Episode 526: Time Bandits (1981)

Special Guests: Michael Palin, Mike Edmonds
Guest Co-Hosts: Eric J. Peterson, Maurice Bursztynski

We continue Sci-Fi Month with a look at the 1981 film from director Terry Gilliam, Time Bandits. It’s the story of a band of god’s workers who have stolen a map that allows them to travel through time. Along the way they meet a young lad named Kevin (Craig Warnock) whose parents ignore him. He joins the titular Time Bandits on their adventures as they run from god and into the arms of Satan.

Maurice Bursztynski and Eric J. Peterson join Mike to discuss this unusual family film. This episode also hosts the second part of our interview with co-writer and actor Michael Palin along with actor Mike Edmonds.

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Links:
Become a supporter of The Projection Booth
Buy Time Bandits on Blu-Ray
Buy Very Naughty Boys by Robert Sellers
Buy Halfway to Hollywood: Diaries 1980--1988 by Michael Palin
Buy An Accidental Studio on Blu-Ray

Music:
"Dream Away" - George Harrison

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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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Episode 368: Twelve Monkeys (1995)

Special Guest: Dahlia Schweitzer
Guest Co-Hosts: Jedidiah Ayres, Tony Black

James Cole (Bruce Willis) may or may not be a time traveler sent from our future to learn about our present. Inspired by Chris Marker's La Jetée, Terry Gilliam's Twelve Monkeys (1995) is based on a script by David Webb and Janet Peoples.

Tony Black and Jedidiah Ayres join Mike to discuss this twisted time travel story. Dahlia Schweitzer -- author of Going Viral: Zombies, Viruses, and the End of the World -- discusses the prevalence and significance of the disease narrative at the time of Twelve Monkeys's release.

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Links:
Read the original Twelve Monkeys screenplay
Listen to Tony Black's The X-Cast
Buy Peckerwood by Jedidiah Ayres

Music:
"Introduccion" From Suite Punta Del Este - Paul Buckmaster
"Sleepwalk" - B.J. Cole

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Episode 225: Fear and Loathing in the Projection Booth

Special Guest: Anita Thompson

"When the going gets weird... the weird turn pro."

We were somewhere around Episode 225 when the drugs began to take hold. And suddenly there was a discussion of a trio of films based on the the works and character of the late doctor of Gonzo Journalism, Hunter S. Thompson: Where the Buffalo Roam, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, and The Rum Diary.

So, "buy the ticket, take the ride" and strap yourself in for this adventure into the savage heart of the American Dream!

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Bonus Interview: Laila Nabulsi

Listen to "Special Report: Bonus Interview with Laila Nabulsi" on Spreaker.

Links:
Visit The Gonzo Foundation
Buy Where the Buffalo Roam on DVD
Buy Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas on DVD
Buy Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson
Buy the Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas graphic novel
Buy The Rum Diary on DVD
Buy The Rum Diary by Hunter S. Thompson
Buy Hell's Angels: A Strange and Terrible Saga by Hunter S. Thompson
Buy Fear & Loathing on the Campaign Trail '72 by Hunter S. Thompson
Buy Kingdom of Fear by Hunter S. Thompson
Buy The Great Shark Hunt by Hunter S. Thompson
Buy Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson on digital streaming
Buy Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride on DVD
Visit the Woody Creek Tavern website
Learn more about the Hunter S. Thompson Museum
Read Spirit of Hunter S. Thompson Lingers at His Favorite Colorado Bar
Read The Lost Legend of the Real Dr. Gonzo (Oscar Zeta Acosta)

Music:
"Combination of the Two" - Big Brother & the Holding Company
"One Toke Over the Line" - Brewer & Shipley
"Mama Told Me Not to Come" - Three Dog Night
"Viva Las Vegas" - Dead Kennedys

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Special Report: Tim Thomerson

As part of our coverage of Trancers, Mike spoke to actor, comedian, surfer Tim Thomerson about his career. Hear him talk about working with Stella Adler, David Letterman, Clint Eastwood, Sam Peckinpah, Mel Gibson, Lance Henriksen, Brion James, Terry Gilliam, and more.

Links:
Buy Zone Troopers on DVD
Buy Last Chance on DVD
Buy Uncommon Valor on DVD
Buy God's Ears on DVD

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Episode 179: Life of Brian (1979)

Special Guest: Roger Christian, Will Yapp, Owen Harris
Guest Co-Host: Ken Stanley

(Bloody) Roman Month continues with the 1979 film Life of Brian – the second feature film from the legendary British comedy troupe - Monty Python’s Flying Circus. The film finds the lads in Roman occupied Judea circa 33 AD – a time when the Jews are being oppressed and a messiah is wanted. No, it’s not Brian. He was born in the manger down the alley from Jesus. Life of Brian tells the tale of Brian of Nazareth, a regular chap, who through a few twists and turns, ends up as sort of a fun house mirror version of the messiah.

Causing a scandal upon its initial release, Life of Brian is considered one of the finest comedies to come out of U.K.

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Music:
“Always Look on the Bright Side of Life” – Monty Python
“Jesus” – Ken Stanley
“Pretentious” – Ken’s Loud Band

Links:
Buy Life of Brian on DVD
Buy Holy Flying Circus on DVD
Buy Not the Messiah on DVD
Get your own Brian action figure
Buy Monty Python's Tunisian Holiday - My Life with Brian by Kim Howard Johnson & the Pythons
See the Pythons on tour
Listen to tracks from Ken Stanley and Ken's Loud Band
Listen to our Last Temptation of Christ episode

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The Secret Life Of Brian from WILL YAPP on Vimeo.