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Roger Corman (1926 – 2024) “A Simple Filmmaker” Steps into Cinema History

In our tribute to Roger Corman, Joe Bob chats with the cinematic mastermind at the 2023 Jamboree. Watch the complete uncut interview.

Editors Note:  Readers are advised that the opinions of guest writers on this website may occasionally diverge from the infallible wisdom of Joe Bob Briggs, and in such cases, Joe Bob cannot be held responsible for any resulting confusion, enlightenment, quantum entanglement, or existential crises.  Enjoy.

From the 2023 Jamboree, The Last Drive-In fans had a chance to join Joe Bob Briggs in celebrating the cinematic mastermind Roger Corman with an exclusive live interview.

Joe Bob engages in a heartfelt conversation with Roger and his longtime collaborator and wife, Julie Ann, in this complete and uncut interview courtesy of AMC and Shudder. It’s a deeply moving interview that is bound to inspire the next generation of filmmakers and touch the hearts of die-hard fans of the “Pope of Pop.”

Joe Bob hisself will comment on Roger’s passing soon, but for now, he mumbled something about getting dust in his eye and leaving our old theater in a hurry. Crack a Lone Star brew for us too Joe Bob.

So, from the staff at JoeBobBriggs.com – Roger, thank you for all you have given to your fans and the film industry.

See you on the other side.

Roger Corman (1926 - 2024) "A Simple Filmmaker" Steps into Cinema History 1

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