Trailer Review: Babylon (2022)
Chad looks at the full trailer for "Babylon," a frenetic and wild exploration of Hollywood in the roaring twenties directed by Oscar winner Damien Chazelle.
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The Projection Booth
A discussion of Film, TV, and other random subjects
November 2022
Maleficent (2014): Disney’s reimagining of Sleeping Beauty seems off-brand and less family-friendly than usual
Christian revisits Disney's ambitious and darkly operatic "Maleficent," a deeply flawed and revisionist update of the "Sleeping Beauty" classic.
Read MoreMaleficent (2014): Disney’s reimagining of Sleeping Beauty seems off-brand and less family-friendly than usualFriday Music Video: When Doves Cry (1984)
This week's music video is a purple affair, as we look at Prince & The Revolution's groundbreaking "When Doves Cry" from his 1984 feature film "Purple Rain."
Read MoreFriday Music Video: When Doves Cry (1984)The New World (2005): Director Terence Malick’s exploration of the Pocahontas legend is his most lush and lyrical film
In celebration of Thanksgiving, Chad reviews Terence Malick's "The New World," a beautiful and romantic version of the Pocahontas story.
Read MoreThe New World (2005): Director Terence Malick’s exploration of the Pocahontas legend is his most lush and lyrical filmFriday Music Video: Smells Like Teen Spirit (1991)
Chad looks at Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit," a video that helped launch the 1990s grunge movement.
Read MoreFriday Music Video: Smells Like Teen Spirit (1991)Glass Onion – A Knives Out Mystery (2022): The second entry in the murder mystery franchise is a twisty, puzzle box delight
Chad takes an early look at "Glass Onion," the much-anticipated sequel to the 2019 murder mystery "Knives Out."
Read MoreGlass Onion – A Knives Out Mystery (2022): The second entry in the murder mystery franchise is a twisty, puzzle box delightThe Village (2004): M. Night Shyamalan’s moody, atmospheric mystery is an underrated gem in his divisive filmography
Christian dives into the controversial filmography of director M. Night Shyamalan and revisits his atmospheric 2004 mystery thriller "The Village."
Read MoreThe Village (2004): M. Night Shyamalan’s moody, atmospheric mystery is an underrated gem in his divisive filmographyMaterial Girl (1985): Madonna’s most despised song produced one of her best music videos
As Madonna's iconic "Like A Virgin" turns 38, Chad revisits the album's music video for the second single, "Material Girl." A video that takes its inspiration from a certain classic Hollywood icon.
Read MoreMaterial Girl (1985): Madonna’s most despised song produced one of her best music videosBlade Runner (1982): 40 years later, the landmark cyberpunk noir is still a frightening vision of humanity’s post-A.I. future
Ridley Scott's influential cyberpunk epic "Blade Runner" turns 40 this year. Chad takes the Voight-Kampff test and revisits this landmark 1982 film.
Read MoreBlade Runner (1982): 40 years later, the landmark cyberpunk noir is still a frightening vision of humanity’s post-A.I. futureFriday Music Video: Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) [1983]
In 1983 the pop duo Eurythmics had their breakthrough hit with "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)," and the now iconic video helped define the early MTV era.
Read MoreFriday Music Video: Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) [1983]Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962): 60 years later, the horror classic with its legendary, feuding stars remains a terrifying and campy delight
Chad looks at the cult classic "Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?" a film overshadowed by the backstage drama of its legendary leading stars.
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