Episode 726: Red Lights (2012)

Guest Co-Hosts: Rod Lott, Ryan Luis Rodiguez

We dive into Red Lights (2012), a psychological thriller that blends skepticism, belief, and the enigmatic world of psychic phenomena. Written and directed by Rodrigo Cortés (Buried), the film stars Cillian Murphy and Sigourney Weaver as a pair of investigators determined to expose fraudulent psychics. Their sights are set on Simon Silver (Robert De Niro), a legendary blind performer whose mysterious powers defy explanation—or do they?

Co-hosts Rod Lott and Ryan Luis Rodriguez team up to discuss this layered tale of science versus the supernatural, unraveling its twists and themes. Along the way, they explore if this overlooked gem from James Brummel's Patreon request deserves a closer look. Is Red Lights a misunderstood thriller or a missed opportunity?

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Links:
Become a supporter of The Projection Booth
Buy Red Lights on Blu-Ray
Listen to Richard Hatem's Paranormal Bookshelf

Music:
"Red Light Spells Danger" - Billy Ocean

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Episode 500: Brazil (1985)

Special Guest: Sir Michael Palin
Guest Co-Hosts: Jeff Meyers, Skizz Cyzyk

For the 500th episode of The Projection Booth, Skizz Cyzyk and Jeff Meyers join Mike to discuss Terry Gilliam's Brazil (1985). A film with as fascinating a story behind and in front of the camera, Brazil tells the story of Sam Lowry (Jonathan Pryce), an office drone who dreams of flying away with the love of his life (Kim Greist).

This episode includes the second part of our interview with Michael Palin (the first part will be heard later in 2021).

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Links:
Buy Brazil on Blu-Ray
Buy Brazil by Paul McAuley
Buy The Battle of Brazil by Jack Matthews

Music:
"Brazil" - The Coaster
"Brazil" - Geoff & Maria Muldaur

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Guest Spots: Eraserhead & Taxi Driver on Wake Up Heavy

I was recently a guest -- twice! -- on Mark Begley's Wake Up Heavy podcast to discuss two of my favorite films, David Lynch's Eraserhead () and Martin Scorsese's Taxi Driver.

I hope you enjoy listening to them as much as I enjoyed talking about them.

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Episode 165: The King of Comedy (1982)

Special Guest: Shawn Levy

We're taking the stage and talking about Martin Scorsese's comic masterpiece The King of Comedy.

Joining us is our old friend Skizz Cyzyk to talk to us about his Pride & Joy.

Links:
Buy Shawn Levy's King of Comedy: The Life and Art of Jerry Lewis
Buy The King of Comedy on Blu-Ray
Visit the official Jerry Lewis website
Visit the official Sandra Bernhard website
Visit the official Shawn Levy website
Visit the official Skizz Cyzyk website
Learn about The Film Foundation
Follow Martin Scorsese on Facebook
Follow Hit and Stay on Facebook
Listen to our Last Temptation of Christ episode
Listen to our The Day the Clown Cried episode
Listen to the Mondo Film Podcast series on Jerry Lewis

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