Episode 633: True Stories (1986)

The Projection Booth Podcast

The Projection Booth

Film Reviews, Film Interviews, Film History, Tv & Film

4.8 • 686 Ratings

🗓️ 27 July 2023

⏱️ 174 minutes

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Summary

Directed by and starring David Byrne, True Stories tells the story of Virgil, Texas which is having its sesquicentennial anniversary and having a big talent show. We’re introduced to the unusual residents of the town in little vignettes that star a lot of familiar faces.

Axel Kohagen returns to the Projection Booth along with Chris Stachiw. Meanwhile, Mike talks with screenwriter Stephen Tobolowsky and actress Alix Elias about their role in crafting the film.

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0:00.0	Hold your ears, folks.
0:06.8	It's showtime.
0:08.6	People pay good money to see this movie.
0:10.9	When they go out to a theater, they want cold sodas, hot popcorn, and no monsters in the projection booth.
0:17.3	Everyone pretend podcasting isn't boring.
0:20.0	Shut it off.
0:25.5	Turn it off.
0:26.6	Oh!
0:31.6	Hi. My name's David Byrne, and I made a movie about a bunch of people in Virgil, Texas.
0:46.2	David, relax. Relax. You want me to look up into the camera.
0:51.7	They're getting ready for the 150th anniversary of their state.
0:55.3	They're calling it a celebration of specialness.
0:57.7	Something's happening here, all right.
1:00.8	The world is changing.
1:02.8	It's created confusion and chaos.
1:06.4	Do you run out of Kleenex, paper towels, and toilet paper at the same time.
1:11.8	What time is it?
1:13.5	No time to look back.
1:17.3	I want someone to share my life.
1:19.9	Marriage is a natural thing, and I'm a natural man.
1:27.0	I love the women.
1:28.3	There's more to life from this job.
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