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The Projectors
Bob Sham and Angela are film fans discussing a wide variety of films from throughout history and the world. Box office hits to historically significant deep cuts as well as monthly themes of creators, concepts and genres that help us expand understanding of film & find movies they may not otherwise come across. They are not experts but enthusiasts. Not too dumb. Not too smart. Just right. Let’s watch some movies. We love you.
Episodes
The ProjectorsAmerican Fiction (2023)
For some extra movie content this month we’re doing extra drops of the Best Picture nominees we missed leading up to the 2024 Academy Awards. It’s the first…
The ProjectorsCries and Whispers (1972)
All February we’re discussing movies about WOMEN IN CRISIS and we find ourselves in some strange Swedish territory. A mansion with very red interiors and sad…
The Projectors3 Women (1977)
February’s theme is WOMEN IN CRISIS and that extends to all measure of crisis including matters of identity and personality and we finally cross the Robert…
The ProjectorsPerfect Blue (1997)
New month, new theme. For February we will be watching and discussing the dramatic plight of women in certain film. Be is physical, mental, existential or…
The ProjectorsMaestro (2023) + Oscar Talk
IT’S OSCAR SEASON FOLKS and there’s a bitter buzz in the air about who got nominated and who didn’t but our side theme this month has us watching the remainder…
The ProjectorsThe Element of Crime (1984)
It’s a good bet that this year will be a very dreary year. We’re trucking on into it so why not spend the year talking about no less than a dozen Lars von…
The ProjectorsJohn Q. (2002)
PORTRAITS OF THE ARTISTS (AKA DENZEL MONTH) has been a hell of a time and it’s been fun to examine the lives of such cornerstone actors in Paul Robeson and…
The ProjectorsThe Proud Valley (1940)
Sadly, our five film examination of the legendary Paul Robeson for this month’s theme of PORTRAITS OF THE ARTISTS end here. But we go out on Paul’s personal…
The ProjectorsCourage Under Fire (1996)
It’s the last full week of our PORTRAITS OF THE ARTISTS theme and we end it with Edward Zwick’s dripping military melodrama “COURAGE UNDER FIRE” from 1996…
The ProjectorsMan on Fire (2004)
Our theme: PORTRAITS OF THE ARTISTS examines two significant black leading men from both ends of film history but just go ahead and call it DENZEL MONTH. We…
The ProjectorsJericho (1937)
This month’s theme of PORTRAITS OF THE ARTISTS digs us deeper into the film history of Paul Robeson. Soured greatly on the post-production outcome of his…
The ProjectorsThe Tragedy of Macbeth (2021)
This month’s theme is called PORTRAITS OF THE ARTISTS but we understand if you want to call it DENZEL MONTH because that’s mostly what it is. We’re capping off…
The ProjectorsAmerican Gangster (2007)
This month’s theme of PORTRAITS OF THE ARTISTS has us analyzing two, distinct, black leading men but the majority of the month is dedicated to Denzel…
The ProjectorsThe Emperor Jones (1933)
January’s theme of PORTRAITS OF THE ARTISTS has us examining some of the works of two major black leading men in film and our Monday classic selections revolve…
The ProjectorsMississippi Masala (1991)
We end week two of our PORTRAITS OF THE ARTISTS theme with a rare romance in the Denzel Washington oeuvre. Is it getting hot in here or is it just this muggy…
The ProjectorsMalcolm X (1992)
This month’s theme of PORTRAITS OF THE ARTISTS has us examining two distinct black leading men from across the history of film but you can also just call it…
The ProjectorsClifford the Big Red Dog (2021)
“WOOF” that’s what we said after we watched 2021’s “Clifford the Big Red Dog” directed by Walt Becker. “OOF” is the feeling of trying to discuss it. That’s the…
The ProjectorsBorderline (1930)
This month’s theme is “PORTRAITS OF THE ARTISTS” where we analyze selections from the careers of two, distinct, leading black men from film history. Our…
The ProjectorsThe Equalizer (2014)
January’s theme is “PORTRAITS OF THE ARTISTS” where we analyze the works of two major black leading men and a lot of this month is devoted to DENZEL…
The ProjectorsDevil in a Blue Dress (1995)
ACCIDENTALLY CALLED CARL FRANKLIN "Carl Perkins" A FEW TIMES. OOPS. January’s theme is “PORTRAITS OF THE ARTISTS” and we’re discussing some of the roles of two…
The ProjectorsBody and Soul (1925)
This month we’re excited to analyze the films in our January theme of PORTRAITS OF THE ARTISTS. In this theme we will be discussing the films of two major…
The ProjectorsLove Actually (2003)
It’s been 20 years since Richard Curtis dropped “LOVE ACTUALLY” on our chestnuts and this holiday romantic comedy remains prolific. As lauded as it is…
The ProjectorsThe Iron Claw (2023)
(PRETTY SPOILERY EPISODE ABOUT A TRUE STORY) December is always a good month for the movie theaters and we’ve been scouting the release of today’s discussion…
The ProjectorsIt’s A Wonderful Life (1946)
MERRY CHRISTMAS! It’s that one and only day. Seems like people are mad as hell leading up to this day and can’t drive for shit but once the day gets here then…
The ProjectorsMovie Review 6 Pack: Hallmark Christmas with Lacey Chabert
It’s THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR and for the tail end of the loaded week we’re presenting you a special episode for our last episode before Christmas…
The ProjectorsEyes Wide Shut (1999)
It’s THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR! Get out that eggnog, stoke the fire, put on that cozy sweater because we’re all going to watch a movie that will…
The ProjectorsPoor Things (2023)
There are some good looking movies coming out at the end of this year and they’re not disappointing. We knew long ago that we were going to be watching Yorgos…
The ProjectorsBad Santa (2003)
It’s THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR and we’re putting some extra movies in your stocking this week leading up to Christmas and we’re discussing a modern…
The ProjectorsIt Happened on 5th Avenue (1947)
Going through some bonafide Christmas Classics every Monday and todays discussion is about a movie that might be slightly lesser known than the other vintage…
The ProjectorsRare Exports (2010)
In contrast with our Classic Christmas Monday episodes, we’re tackling THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR with some off-kilter selections so let’s go to…
The ProjectorsThe Boy and the Heron (2023)
(VERY MILD SPOILERS) Some good stuff to see at the movie theater this Holiday season and it’s unfortunate that we can’t get to them all. We had to go watch…
The ProjectorsMiracle on 34th Street (1947)
It’s THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR and we’re continuing down the line of obvious vintage holiday classics and you know this one was coming. Kris Kringle?…
The ProjectorsBlack Christmas (1974)
It’s THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR and we’re dropping some offbeat fare for Christmas and today’s discussion is much more influential to certain films…
The ProjectorsThe Holdovers (2023)
(MILDLY SPOILER-FREE, NO SIGNIFICANT DETAILS) IT’S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR and I think it’s obvious what this month’s overarching theme will be and…
The ProjectorsWhite Christmas (1954)
It’s what they call THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR and for our vintage Monday picks we’re going straight for the Christmas Classic Heavy Hitters and no…
The ProjectorsDeep Red (1975)
It’s THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR! At least that’s what they tell me. We’ve coasted out of COMFORT FOOD and now we’re full blown into the Christmas…
The ProjectorsThe Last Picture Show (1971)
Just before we get into the meat of the Christmas season we’re gifting you early with a movie talk every day this week and let’s close out a very COMFORT FOOD…
The ProjectorsForrest Gump (1994)
For November’s theme of COMFORT FOOD we’re revisiting movies of our youth and analyzing inspirational features featuring actors portraying characters with…
The ProjectorsRole Models (2008)
For November’s theme of COMFORT FOOD we wanted to try and keep it clean. We didn’t even come close. Every episode says “fuck” at least 12 times. So many…
The ProjectorsWho Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)
We’re dropping an episode every weekday this week to send off November’s theme of COMFORT FOOD and coast right into our Christmas selections. We start the week…
The ProjectorsWhat’s Eating Gilbert Grape (1993)
For November’s theme of COMFORT FOOD we’re discussing the heartfelt fare of our moviegoing past as well as the sweet inspiration that is often found in movies…
The ProjectorsThanksgiving (2023)
((NO SPOILERS)) - HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Stay home tonight. You don’t need a 50% off waffle maker. If your job is making you work on Thanksgiving then quit. Even…
The ProjectorsPlanes, Trains and Automobiles (1987)
There isn’t much to grab onto out there when you need a good Thanksgiving themed movie. Off the top of my head there’s “Son in Law” with Pauly Shore. “Dutch”…
The ProjectorsThe Goonies (1985)
November’s theme of COMFORT FOOD has got us chugging nostalgia straight out of the gravy boat. Every Monday this month we’re talking about a formidable movie…
The ProjectorsRiding the Bus with My Sister (2005)
Admittedly, we’re in a strange hole with our film choices this month because we’ve watched some predictably saccharine and inspirational “challenged” movies in…
The ProjectorsThe Other Sister (1999)
The cinema of the mentally challenged as played by actors who are not mentally challenged is part of our family/inspirational selections for November’s theme…
The ProjectorsTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)
It’s COMFORT FOOD selections all month long and we’re getting nostalgic on Mondays so it’s Bob’s turn and he picked a movie that he was so unbelievably excited…
The ProjectorsI Am Sam (2001)
We keep it family style for November’s theme of COMFORT FOOD and what better way to keep it clean than watching movies where actors play mentally challenged…
The ProjectorsBill (1981)
Open up your gullets because it’s time for some more mentally challenged COMFORT FOOD just as it should be for a November and it’s finally time to break the…
The ProjectorsE.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
November’s theme is COMFORT FOOD and every Monday we go full nostalgic with a film from our childhood and why not start off the nostalgia episodes with a movie…
The ProjectorsRadio (2003)
For our MOVIE ROULETTE REVIEWS we draw movie categories from a hat and then select movies from a list pertaining to that category and for today’s review we…
The ProjectorsThe Sum of All Fears (2002)
We’re finally getting around to our RANDOMLY GENERATED MOVIE REVIEW that we randomly picked after discussing Roman Polanski’s “Oliver Twist” several weeks ago…
The ProjectorsKillers of the Flower Moon (2023)
We humped the hell out of Halloween yesterday and why not just go ahead and do an every weekday drop for this week as well? We’re long overdue to get back to…
The ProjectorsMovie Review 6 Pack: John Carpenter’s Halloween
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! All month long, we dropped a different horror movie discussion every weekday and now we culminate to our grand HALLOWEEN HUMPFEST FINALE…
The ProjectorsTaste the Blood of Dracula (1970)
We’re feeling a little melancholy, not unlike Christopher Lee’s Dracula, because this will be the last Hammer Film Dracula movie we will discuss for HALLOWEEN…
The ProjectorsAngst (1983)
It’s HALLOWEEN HUMPEST and we’re humping around with a horror discussion every weekday this month and we’re capping off this week with a fucked up…
The ProjectorsHouse (1977)
It’s been a weird week in this final full week of HALLOWEEN HUMPFEST. It’s been some pretty crazed haunts and Michael J. Fox enterprising haunts and now we’re…
The ProjectorsThe Frighteners (1996)
HALLOWEEN HUMPFEST stays humpin’ and this mid-week sub theme is “ghosts, spirits, and haunts” and we go for a bit lighter spooky fare with Peter Jackson’s 1996…
The ProjectorsGozu (2003)
It’s our last full week of HALLOWEEN HUMPFEST and shit is about to get haunted as we drop what will probably be our strangest movie this month. We’re breaking…
The ProjectorsDracula Has Risen from the Grave (1968)
We’re returning for our penultimate Hammer Films Dracula feature this month and we aren’t with Terence Fisher this week, instead we check out an early director…