Special Guests: Larry Bishop, Dina Lipton Guest Co-Hosts: Bryan Connolly, Andras Jones
On this special episode we’re looking at the 1996 film from writer/director/actor Larry Bishop, Mad Dog Time (AKA Trigger Happy). Released in the wake of Pulp Fiction, it’s something of a metaphysical gangster film with one of the most astounding casts ever put together.
The film stars Gabriel Byrne as Brass Balls Ben London, the man who’s been left in charge while his boss, Vic (Richard Dreyfuss) has been sent to the funny farm. Meanwhile, Mick (Jeff Goldblum) has Vic’s girl, Grace (Diane Lane) on ice.
Bryan Connolly and Andras Jones of The World is Wrong podcast join Mike to discuss this overlooked film. Filmmaker Larry Bishop and Production Designer Dina Lipton discuss the making of Mad Dog Time.
Special Guest: Jenni Gold Guest Co-Hosts: Sean Gray, Steve Byrne
On a special episode of The Projection Booth Steve Byrne and Sean Gray join Mike to discuss the documentary film CinemAbility (2013). Directed by Jenni Gold and co-written by Samuel Reed, the film looks at the long history of portraying disabilities on screen.
Special Guest: Jack Sholder Guest Co-Host: Jamie Sammons, Eric J. Peterson
In Jack Sholder's The Hidden, Tom Beck (Michael Nouri) is a supercop who gets paired with odd duck FBI Agent Lloyd Gallagher (Kyle MacLachlan) to investigate a string of strange crimes where seemingly ordinary people go nuts, indulging in fast cars, loud music, and more.
Director Jack Sholder discusses the early part of his career at New Line Cinema including his work on Alone in the Dark, A Nightmare on Elm Street 2 and The Hidden.
Jamie Sammons (née Jamie Jenkins) and Eric J. Peterson join Mike to discuss the film.
Special Guests: Rena Riffel, Jessica Flowers, David Schmader, Adam Nayman Guest Co-Hosts: Heather Drain, Jay Bauman
Hey darlin's, was Paul Verhoeven's Showgirls just awful dreck from the pen of Joe Eszterhas or a subversive masterpiece about the subjugation of women?
Guest co-hosts Dangerous Minds' Heather Drain and Red Letter Media's Jay Bauman debate the topic with Mike. Our guests include the writer/director/star of Showgirls 2: Penny's From Heaven, Rena Riffel, the author of It Doesn't Suck: Showgirls, Adam Nayman, the provider of the Showgirls commentary track, David Schmader, and former exotic dancer, Jessica Flowers.
Put on your Ver-sayce, get yourself iced up, and prepare to be thrust into the world of Showgirls!
Music:
Sycamore Trees - Little Jimmy Scott
Twin Peaks Fire Walk With Me - Fantomas
Escape from the Black Lodge - Video Game Soundtrack
Fire Walk with Me - Big Fok
ChunkyJunky - Pilchard
I'll Be There in Twin Peaks - Colatron
Moving Through the Pink Room - Angelo Badalamenti
That Gum You Like Is Back In Style - Camper Van Beethoven
Twin Hearts - Colatron
Special Guest: Paul M. Sammon Guest Co-Host: Vincenzo Natali
Logs, logs, logs. We're going to Lumberton, USA this week to talk about David Lynch's Blue Velvet, a neo-noir that examines the dark underbelly of idyllic small town life.
Joining Mike and Rob is special guest co-host Vincenzo Natali, director of Cube, Splice, and the upcoming release, Haunter.
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Music used in this episode
"Honky Tonk" by Bill Doggett
"Blue Velvet" by Bobby Vinton
"Song to the Siren" by This Mortal Coil
"In Dreams" by Roy Orbison
"Blue Rigby" by Wax Audio
"Blue Velvet" by Lana Del Rey
"Frank's Here" by The Who Boys
"Tricky Mystery Cruise" by Robbie D
"Mysteries of Love" by Julee Cruise
Let all eyes turn to Arrakis as Mike and Mondo Justin defend David Lynch's flawed gem, Dune.
This much-maligned 1984 sci-fi epic was panned upon its initial release, expanded for television, and swept under the rug by all those involved. We look at the wild history of Dune and defend it against its detractors as a film that deserves a second chance.
Special Guests: Larry Bishop, Dina Lipton
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