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FilmspottingEddington, The Fantastic Four, Sunlight, Top 5 Joaquin Phoenix Performances (2023)Josh welcomes Michael Phillips to discuss Ari Aster’s divisive pandemic-set movie EDDINGTON – a review that appropriately includes the phrase, "I couldn’t agree less with you…" Plus, Michael shares thoughts on THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS; Josh gives the "non-cringe ventriloquist comedy" SUNLIGHT a Golden Brick nomination; and, from 2023, the Top 5 Joaquin Phoenix Performances.
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Spoiler Ta...2025-07-251h 58FilmspottingFrom the Archive: HerComing up on episode #1024, Josh welcomes Michael Phillips for a review of Ari Aster's EDDINGTON. We'll also replay Adam and Josh's Top 5 Joaquin Phoenix Performances from April 2023. Notably absent from that Top 5? Phoenix's Theodore from Spike Jonze's HER. That's because the 2013 film was in the 'penalty box', having been the subject of a recent bonus show shared exclusively with Filmspotting Family members. Here it is for the first time in the main feed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-07-2344 minFilmspottingSuperman (2025), Top 5 Superman MomentsAdam and Josh reckon with James Gunn’s SUPERMAN and then consider all the Supermen for their Top 5 Superman Movie Moments. Plus Massacre Theatre and more.
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Intro (00:00:00-00:01:52)
Review: “Superman” (00:01:53-00:37:29)
Filmspotting Family (00:37:30-00:41:28)
Next Week / Notes (00:41:29-00:49:32)
Massacre Theatre (00:49:33-00:54:56)
Top 5: Superman Moments (00:54:57-01:39:31)
Credits / New Releases (01:39:32-01:42:55)
Links:2025-07-181h 48FilmspottingFrom the Archive: In The Mood For LoveTo celebrate its 25th anniversary, Wong Kar-Wai's intoxicatingly romantic film returns to theaters in select cities. Adam and Josh discussed the film, which placed 4th on the New York Times' recent list of the 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century, as part of a 2021 marathon devoted to the filmmaker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-07-1641 minFilmspottingTop 5 Films of 2025 (So Far), The Apartment at 65Adam and Josh take stock of the movie year with their Top 5 Films of 2025 (So Far), and take another look at Billy Wilder’s THE APARTMENT, which took home the Best Picture and Best Director prize 65 years ago.
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Filmspotting Family (00:52:36-00:58:59)
Next Week / Notes / Poll (00:59:00-01:09:12)
Pant...2025-07-111h 56FilmspottingFrom the Archive: Top 5 Batman/Superman Moments with Glen Weldon and Chris KlimekWith a new SUPERMAN coming to theaters, we're sharing a Top 5 from the Zack Snyder era: "Batman/Superman Moments" featuring Adam joined by Pop Culture Happy Hour's Glen Weldon and Chris Klimek. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-07-0947 minFilmspottingJurassic Park (Sacred Cow), Jurassic World: Rebirth, M3GAN 2.0, Sorry BabyAdam and Josh decided they could and should give Steven Spielberg’s 1993 blockbuster JURASSIC PARK the Sacred Cow treatment, along with a review of the franchise’s latest (and best since ‘93?) installment JURASSIC WORLD REBIRTH. Plus, Josh recommends M3GAN 2.0 and SORRY, BABY.
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Review (JL): "M3GAN 2.0" (00:35:06-00:41:15)
Filmspotting Family (00...2025-07-041h 58FilmspottingFrom the Archive: This Is Spinal Tap, Stop Making SenseWith THIS IS SPINAL TAP back in theaters for its 41st anniversary, we're sharing our 8 From '84 review of the mock rock doc classic. Also from '84, the Talking Heads' classic concert film directed by Jonathan Demme, STOP MAKING SENSE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-07-0221 minFilmspotting28 Years Later, Top 5 Danny Boyle Characters, Familiar TouchWhether you agree 28 YEARS LATER has too many ideas “smooshed” together or that it all coheres around a single compelling one, Adam and Josh are both eager to see how these rage zombies evolve. Plus, a revisit of the Top 5 Danny Boyle Characters with Danny Boyle.
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Review: “Familiar Touch” (00:36:02-00:46:00)
Filmspotting F...2025-06-272h 08FilmspottingMaterialists, The Life of Chuck, ElioAdam and Josh review Celine Song’s love-and-money triangle MATERIALISTS, the follow-up to her exquisite 2023 debut "Past Lives." Plus, reviews of Mike Flanagan’s Stephen King adaptation THE LIFE OF CHUCK and Pixar’s ELIO.
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Family / 20th Anniversary Messages (00:36:49-00:42:41)
Review (JL): "Elio" (00:42:42-00:45:48)
Next Week / Notes (00:45:49-00:52:27)
Massacre Th...2025-06-201h 28FilmspottingFrom the Archive: Past LivesWith Celine Song's MATERIALISTS now in theaters, we share our review of her remarkable 2023 debut, PAST LIVES. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-06-1820 minFilmspottingThe Phoenician Scheme, Bring Her Back, Pavements, Tarkovsky Marathon AwardsWes Anderson and the Anderson Players are back in theaters with THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME. Adam and Josh have a review, plus thoughts on the Philippou Brothers’ BRING HER BACK and Alex Ross Perry’s PAVEMENTS.
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Reviews: "Pavements...2025-06-131h 44FilmspottingFrom the Archive: Asteroid CityWith his latest, THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME, now in theaters, here's Adam and Josh's 2023 review of Wes Anderson's previous feature, ASTEROID CITY. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-06-1137 minFilmspottingClueless at 30, Top 5 Movie Quotes (In Our Lexicon)It’s CLUELESS’s 30th anniversary garden party and everyone’s invited, including NPR’s Aisha Harris, who joins Adam for a revisit of Amy Heckerling’s ‘95 comedy and the Top 5 Movie Quotes (In Our Lexicon).
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Top 5: Movie Quot...2025-06-061h 57FilmspottingM:I - The Final Reckoning, Top 5 Movie StuntsInspired by their review of MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - THE FINAL RECKONING, the latest and allegedly last film in the 30-year-old Tom Cruise-led franchise, Adam and guest Michael Phillips share their Top 5 Movie Stunts. Plus, what is the best M:I film anyway?
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Review: “M:I - The Fin...2025-05-301h 53FilmspottingBefore Sunrise/Before Sunset, Nostalghia (Tarkovsky #5)Adam and Josh revisit BEFORE SUNSET for its 20th-ish anniversary and share their conversation about BEFORE SUNRISE, which followed a 30th-anniversary screening earlier this year to close Filmspotting Fest. Scott Tobias (The Next Picture Show, The Reveal) and Producer Sam Van Hallgren joined them for that. Plus, the final film in the Andrei Tarkovsky Marathon, 1983’s NOSTALGHIA.
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Pantheon Project...2025-05-232h 02FilmspottingActors of the Century Draft, Stalker (Tarkovsky #4)The Best of the Century conversation continues with a draft of the best actors and actresses of the last 25 years, and the Andrei Tarkovsky Marathon brings Adam and Josh into STALKER’s The Zone.
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Tarkovsky Marathon #4: “Stalker” (01:06:46-01:47:10)
Cr...2025-05-161h 56FilmspottingTop 25 Films of the Last 25 YearsAdam and Josh leave their Filmspotting Madness brackets behind to make their Top 25 Films of the Century picks – and they manage to do it with only a little overlap. Plus, the return of Massacre Theatre.
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Top 25 - Pt. 2...2025-05-091h 25FilmspottingThe Shrouds with Violet Lucca, Revenge of the Sith at 20, Madness Champ, VulcanizadoraAdam sits down with film writer Violet Lucca to discuss David Cronenberg's provocative filmography and his latest foray into body horror, THE SHROUDS. Plus, he revisits STAR WARS: EPISODE III - REVENGE OF THE SITH for the first time since his five-star review in 2005, Josh has a review of the new VULCANIZADORA from director Joel Potrykus, and a new Madness Champion is crowned.
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2025-05-021h 51FilmspottingSinners, Andrei Rublev (Tarkovsky #2), Madness ‘25 (Finals)Ryan Coogler puts everything, and we do mean everything, into SINNERS, his first film post-”Black Panther.” Adam and Josh have a review, plus ANDREI RUBLEV, THE LEGEND OF OCHI, and the Filmspotting Madness: Best of the Century Final. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits.(Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.)Intro (00:00:00-00:02:27)Review: “Sinners” (00:02:28-00:32:07)Filmspotting Family (00:32:08-00:36:34)Review (JL): “The Legend of Ochi” (0...2025-04-251h 41FilmspottingTangerine at 10 with Alison Willmore, Ivan’s Childhood (Tarkovsky #1), Madness ‘25 (Final 4)The same weekend that Sean Baker won a shelf-full of Oscars, Filmspotting was screening his 2015 breakout TANGERINE as part of Filmspotting Fest. Following that screening, Vulture’s Alison Willmore joined Adam and Josh to discuss the film. That conversation, plus reviews of THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND and THE FISHING PLACE, the Filmspotting Madness Final 4, and the start of the Andrei Tarkovsky Marathon.This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits.(Timecodes will not be precise with ad...2025-04-181h 56FilmspottingPride & Prejudice at 20, Top 5 Rain Scenes, Madness ‘25 (Elite 8), EephusAdam and Michael Phillips revisit Joe Wright’s PRIDE & PREJUDICE for its 20th anniversary – and to see if Adam has warmed up to a film he was tepid on back in 2005. (Spoiler: boy, has he.) Will C-beams glitter in the dark for the Top 5 Rain Scenes? Plus, Brickspotting with the indie baseball movie EEPHUS and the Filmspotting Madness Elite 8.This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits.(Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start earl...2025-04-112h 09FilmspottingTop 5 Gene Hackman Scenes, Madness ‘25 (Sweet 16)When Gene Hackman died last month at 95, Adam and Josh knew they owed the actor a Top 5. After knocking out a few blind spots and revisiting some favorites, they use their Top 5 Gene Hackman Scenes to try to get at what made the actor so special. Also, Josh reviews Nicole Kidman in HOLLAND, Michael Shannon’s directing debut ERIC LARUE, and nominates the inventive (if "Memento"-inspired) new thriller GAZER for the Golden Brick. Plus, the Filmspotting Madness: Best of the 21st Century (So Far) Sweet 16.This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the al...2025-04-041h 57FilmspottingBrick Q&A with Rian Johnson, Death of a Unicorn, Madness '25 - Round 2Recorded live following Filmspotting Fest's opening night screening of BRICK, writer/director Rian Johnson reflects on his high school-set neo-noir classic. Plus Josh's review of A24's new DEATH OF A UNICORN and Round 2 of Filmspotting Madness–Best of the 21st Century (So Far).This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits.(Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.)Intro (00:00:00-00:02:57)"Brick" Setup (00:02:58-00:12:22)"Brick" Q&A (00:12:23-0...2025-03-282h 02FilmspottingBlack Bag with Roxana Hadadi, Madness ‘25 - Round 1Josh and Vulture critic Roxana Hadadi review BLACK BAG, with Josh calling it Steven Soderbergh's best in over a decade. Roxana sticks around for Round 1 of Filmspotting Madness - Best of the 21st Century (So Far), only to be confronted with choices like PHANTOM THREAD or WALL-E.This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits.(Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.)Intro (00:00:00-00:03:42)Review: “Black Bag” (00:03:43-00:36:51)Fi...2025-03-211h 26FilmspottingMickey 17, Madness ‘25 (Play-Ins), On Becoming a Guinea FowlAdam and Josh split on MICKEY 17, Bong Joon-ho’s follow-up to the Best Picture-winning PARASITE. Josh recommends Rungano Nyoni’s ON BECOMING A GUINEA FOWL and Filmspotting Madness: Best of the 21st Century (So Far) begins.This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits.(Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.)Intro (00:00:00-00:01:50)Review: “Mickey 17” (00:01:51-00:29:54)Filmspotting Family (00:29:55-00:32:49)Review (JL): “On Becoming a Guinea Fowl” (00...2025-03-141h 25FilmspottingFilmspotting Fest, Oscars Recap, Pantheon InductionAdam and Josh recap the Sean Baker Oscars and relive screenings of BRICK, BEFORE SUNRISE and more at the inaugural Filmspotting Fest. Plus the 2025 Pantheon Project concludes with two films inducted into Filmspotting’s Hall of Fame. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits.(Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.)Intro (00:00:00-00:01:44)Remembering Gene Hackman (00:01:45-00:07:09)Oscars Recap (00:07:10-00:15:01)Filmspotting Family (00:15:02-00:18:43)Next Week / Notes (00:18:44-00:24:06)Fi...2025-03-071h 35FilmspottingOscars Special with Michael Phillips, Grand Theft HamletThe Chicago Tribune’s Michael Phillips joins Adam and Josh for some Oscar predictions—and corrections. Plus Josh nominates GRAND THEFT HAMLET for the 2025 Golden Brick Award. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits.(Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.)Intro (00:00:00-00:04:03)Oscar Picks: Supporting Actress/Actor (00:04:04-00:25:32)Oscar Picks: Lead Actor/Actress (00:25:33-00:43:38)Filmspotting Family (00:43:39-00:47:56)Golden Brickspotting (JL): “Grand Theft Hamlet” (00:47:57-00:53:39)Notes (00:53:40-00:54:16...2025-02-281h 27FilmspottingGrizzly Man (20th Anniv.), I’m Still Here, A Different ManFor the Pantheon Project, Adam and Josh revisit GRIZZLY MAN, Werner Herzog’s 2005 documentary about the life and tragic death of grizzly bear enthusiast Timothy Treadwell. Plus, Josh recommends Walter Salles’ I’M STILL HERE, and Adam catches up with Best Actor nominee Sebastian Stan in his other acclaimed 2024 film, A DIFFERENT MAN.This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits.(Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.)Intro (00:00:00-00:01:57)Pantheon Project: "Grizzly Man" (00:01:58-00:42:54)F...2025-02-211h 20
Out Now With Aaron and AbeOut Now Interview: Filmspotting’s 20th Anniversary with Adam Kempenaar & Josh LarsenWhile I’m happy to co-host a weekly podcast, I do listen to several others. One of the finest examples is Filmspotting, a movie-themed podcast that celebrates film via weekly in-depth reviews, interviews, “Sacred Cow” reviews of classic movies, and “Top 5” segments. The show is hosted by Adam Kempenaar and Josh Larsen, but it has been running since March 2005 (with Adam’s former co-host/current producer Sam Van Hallgren). It’s the one podcast I knowingly listen to the day it arrives in my feed. Given its popularity, I know I’m not alone. In honor of the podcast’s 20th anniversary, th...2025-02-2135 minFilmspottingEmilia Pérez, Cléo From 5 to 7With its 13 Oscar nominations, Adam and Josh could no longer ignore EMILIA PÉREZ. True to the film’s divisive reputation, they split on it. Plus, a very special musical edition of Massacre Theatre and a revelatory Pantheon Project review of Agnès Varda’s CLÉO FRMO 5 TO 7. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits.(Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.)Intro (00:00:00-00:01:42)Review: “Emilia Pérez” (00:01:43-00:28:36)Filmspotting Family (00:28:37-00:32:03)2025-02-141h 30FilmspottingSingin’ in the Rain, The Brutalist, Zodiac Killer Project (Sundance)For their 1000th episode, Adam, Josh, and guest Michael Phillips consider the many and varied pleasures of 1952’s SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN, a Pantheon Project review of the classic movie musical. Adam recommends Sundance award-winners PRIME MINISTER and ZODIAC KILLER PROJECT, and then he and Josh go long on Brady Corbet’s THE BRUTALIST. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits.(Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.)Intro, 1000th Episode (00:00:00-00:04:21)Pantheon Project: “Singin’ in t...2025-02-071h 59FilmspottingPresence, Pantheon Candidates, Oscar NominationsAdam and Josh start with the good, the bad, and the ugly of the 2025 Oscar nominations before diving into Steven Soderbergh’s ghost POV film PRESENCE, saving some spoiler talk for the end of the show. Then producer Sam Van Hallgren joins to talk Filmspotting Pantheon and nominate nine new titles for induction.This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits.(Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.)Intro (00:00:00-00:01:56)Oscar Nom Reactions (00:01:57-00:14:08)...2025-01-311h 59FilmspottingTop 10 Most Anticipated Films of 2025Adam and Josh make their picks for the most promising films of the movie year and share details about upcoming show plans, including news on Marathons, Madness, and the Pantheon Project.This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits.(Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.)Intro (00:00:00-00:01:41)David Lynch Tribute (00:01:42-00:14:03)2025 Preview (00:14:04-00:39:46)2025 Show Plans / Notes (00:39:47-00:55:14)2025 Preview, cont. (00:55:15-01:11:21)Notes/Links:Filmspotting Fest2025-01-241h 20FilmspottingThe Best Scenes of 2024It’s the annual Filmspotting Wrap Party with Adam and Josh sharing their favorite scenes of the year for a live Chicago audience. Joined by the Chicago Tribune’s Michael Phillips. Plus, the announcement of the 2024 Golden Brick winner!This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits.(Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.)Intro (00:00:00-00:04:25)Opening Scenes (00:04:26-00:19:12)Funniest Scenes (00:19:13-00:29:14)Moving Moment (00:29:15-00:37:03)2024 Golden Brick Award (00:37:04-00:47:26)2025-01-171h 41FilmspottingA Complete Unknown, Nosferatu, Babygirl, September 5Adam and Josh catch up with a trio of end-of-year releases, including the Dylan biopic A COMPLETE UNKNOWN, Robert Eggers’ NOSFERATU, and Nicole Kidman in the provocative BABYGIRL, plus the new docudrama SEPTEMBER 5.This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits.(Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.)Opening (00:00:00-00:02:18)Review: “Nosferatu” (00:02:19-00:23:13)Review: “A Complete Unknown” (00:23:14-00:50:34)Notes, Polls (00:50:35-00:55:30)Massacre Theatre (00:55:31-01:01:49)Review (AK): “September 5” (01:01:50-01:05:35)...2025-01-101h 32FilmspottingTop 10 Films of 2024 with Michael Phillips and Marya GatesAdam and Josh get out the Allen wrench and reassemble the Filmspotting roundtable for the Top 10 Films of 2024 with Michael Phillips (Chicago Tribune) and film and culture writer Marya Gates. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits.(Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.)Opening (00:00:00-00:13:57)Top Outliers (00:13:58-00:41:58)Consensus Picks – Pt. 1 (00:41:59-01:25:21)Notes, Polls (01:25:22-01:40:16)Golden Brick Finalists (01:40:17-02:02:38)Consensus Picks – Pt. 2 (02:02:39-02:38:10)More O...2024-12-203h 04FilmspottingBest Performances of 2024, Flow, MariaThe best of 2024 conversation begins with Adam and Josh sharing their favorite lead and supporting performances, plus thoughts on the acclaimed animated film FLOW and Angelina Jolie as Maria Callas in MARIA.This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits.(Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.)Opening (00:00:00-00:01:41)Big Announcement (00:01:42-00:14:32)Supporting Actor (00:14:33-00:32:20)Supporting Actress (00:32:21-00:47:54)Review (JL): “Flow” (00:47:55-00:51:44)Review (AK): “Maria” (00:51:45-00:59:06)Next W...2024-12-131h 50FilmspottingNosferatu, Nightbitch, Top 5 Movie Moms Going Through ItThoughts on Robert Eggers’ NOSFERATU (coming 12/25) and Marielle Heller’s NIGHTBITCH, plus the Top 5 Movie Moms Going Through It with Adam and guest Marya Gates.This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits.(Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.)Opening (00:00:00-00:01:26)Review (JL): “Nosferatu” (00:01:27-00:11:11)Review (AK): “Nightbitch” (00:11:12-00:16:29)Next Week, Notes (00:16:30-00:21:49)Top 5: Movie Moms Going Through It (00:21:50-01:04:00)Notes/Links:Filmspotting 2024 Wrap party in Chi...2024-12-061h 08FilmspottingGladiator II w/Rico Gagliano, Moana 2, The Seed of the Sacred FigMUBI’s Rico Gagliano joins Adam and Josh for a review of Ridley Scott’s GLADIATOR II, plus Josh’s take on MOANA 2 and Adam on the new political thriller from Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof, THE SEED OF THE SACRED FIG. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits.(Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.)Opening (00:00:00-00:02:49)MUBI's Box Office Poison (00:03:34-00:09:45)Review: “Gladiator II” (00:09:46-00:43:14)Next Week, Notes (00:43:14-00:46:19)Polls...2024-11-271h 10FilmspottingWicked, Blitz, The Piano Lesson, All We Imagine as LightIt’s review roundup time as Adam and Josh cover several releases new to theaters and streaming, including the screen adaptation of Broadway’s WICKED, Steve McQueen’s WWII-set BLITZ, John David Washington in THE PIANO LESSON, and Brick nominee ALL WE IMAGINE AS LIGHT. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits.(Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.)Opening (00:00:00-00:03:34)Review (JL): “Wicked” (00:03:34-00:12:42)Review: “Blitz” (00:12:43-00:29:38)Next Week / Notes (00:29:39...2024-11-221h 09FilmspottingAnora, Heretic, HereMikey Madison’s Ani is another memorable Sean Baker hustler but one defined by her defiance. Along with a review of Baker’s euphoric and often hilarious ANORA, thoughts on Hugh Grant in HERETIC and the latest from Robert Zemeckis, HERE.This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits.(Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.)Opening (00:00:00-00:01:42)Review: “Anora” (00:01:42-00:37:53)Next Week / Notes (00:37:54-00:43:08)Polls (00:43:09-00:50:42)Reviews: “Heretic,” “Here” (00:50:4...2024-11-151h 33FilmspottingFight Club, Top 5 David Fincher ScenesBack in 2019, Adam and Josh took another look at David Fincher's FIGHT CLUB as part of the 9 From '99 series. Well, another five years have passed and Fincher's cult film is 25. A skilled craftsman and legendary perfectionist, Fincher's films are always a pleasure to look at, but for their Top 5 Fincher Scenes, Adam and Josh focus on how the director's style – even at its flashiest – serves the story and his characters.This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits.(Timecodes will not be prec...2024-11-081h 27FilmspottingTop 5 Ralph Fiennes Performances, ConclaveAlong with a review of the new papal thriller CONCLAVE, Adam and Josh share their Top 5 Ralph Fiennes Performances, celebrating the actor’s 30 years on screen. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits.(Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.)Opening (00:00:00-00:04:17)Top 5: Ralph Fiennes Performances (00:01:29-00:33:40)Review: “Conclave” (00:33:41-00:52:09)Next Week, New Poll (00:52:10-00:57:49)In Memoriam Teri Garr, Notes (00:57:50-01:03:11)Top 5, cont. (01:03:12-01:32:22)Notes/L...2024-11-011h 37FilmspottingThe Texas Chain Saw Massacre at 50, Lumet Marathon Awards, Memoir of a SnailTHE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE still has it. 50 years later, Tobe Hooper’s seminal horror film continues to mess us up. Plus, the best of the Sidney Lumet Marathon, and Josh recommends the new stop-motion feature MEMOIR OF A SNAIL.This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits.(Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.)Opening (00:00:00-00:01:29)Sacred Cow: “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre” (00:01:29-00:47:26)Review (JL): “Memoir of a Snail” (00:47:26-00:51:11)AK at Chic...2024-10-251h 52FilmspottingFrom the Archive: A Nightmare on Elm StreetWith Wes Craven's A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET back in theaters for its 40th anniversary, we're sharing Adam and Josh's 2016 "Blind Cow" review of the film that Josh considers the best horror movie of all time—and Adam catches up with first the first time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-10-2328 minFilmspottingTop 5 SNL Cast Member Performances, Saturday NightAdam and Josh share their Top 5 SNL Cast Member Performances… with Kristin Wiig! Eddie Murphy! Adam Sandler! And more. Plus, Adam’s review of Jason Reitman’s SATURDAY NIGHT. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits.(Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.)Opening (00:00:00-00:03:11)Top 5: Performances by SNL Cast Members (00:03:12-00:36:08)Review (AK): “Saturday Night” (00:36:08-00:46:24)Filmspotting at Chicago and Refocus Film Fests (00:46:24-00:51:21)Next Week, Notes (00:51:22-00:55:06...2024-10-181h 40FilmspottingFrom the Archive: Pulp FictionOur very first Sacred Cow review was this March 2012 revisit of PULP FICTION, which turns 30 this month. Originally paired with the Top 5 Films of 1994 (episode #390), which you can find in the Filmspotting Archive. Access to the complete archive going back to 2005 is one of the perks of being a Filmspotting Family member. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-10-1631 minFilmspottingJoker Folie à Deux, The Outrun, Prince of the City (Lumet #6)It’s no joke: JOKER FOLIE À DEUX is a musical. Adam and Josh discuss whether it pays off and how the film handles its predecessor’s troubling legacy. Plus, Josh recommends THE OUTRUN, and the sixth and final film in the Sidney Lumet Marathon, 1981’s PRINCE OF THE CITY.This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits.(Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.)Opening (00:00:00-00:02:44)Review: “Joker: Folie à Deux” (00:02:45-00:47:19)Review (JL): “The Outrun” (0...2024-10-111h 39
The Film That Blew My MindTFTBMM Presents: Filmspotting - Top 5 Movies That Siskel and Ebert Got Wrong with Matt SingerOn the heels of our conversation with Chaz Ebert discussing Life Itself, we are sharing this episode from our friends at Filmspotting. As we learned from Chaz, even Roger himself once admitted to getting one review wrong!In this episode, critic and author Matt Singer joins Filmspotting co-hosts Adam Kempenaar and Josh Larsen to consider the enduring impact of Ebert and his longtime partner Gene Siskel, and to dissect five other reviews they may have gotten wrong. Originally dropped in October, 2023, the episode followed publication of Matt’s book, “Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel and Ebert Changed Movi...2024-04-152h 19
Blank Check with Griffin & DavidRomancing the Stone with Adam Kempenaar & Josh LarsenHow did Robert Zemeckis go from commercial flops to a career-defining time-travelling trilogy of blank checks? It’s all thanks to his “guarantor” from 1984 - Romancing The Stone, starring Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner. We invited Filmspotting’s Adam Kempenaar and Josh Larsen to dive into Zemeckis’ first commercial success and how it set the tone for a decade of hits.Join our Patreon for franchise commentaries and bonus episodes.Follow us @blankcheckpod on Instagram, Threads, Facebook and X!Buy some real nerdy merch.Connect with other Blankies on our Reddit o...2020-09-202h 13
?????????????The Alice Guy Blache Show #18: DocumenteurThis month, we are taking a cue from the podcast that inspired it all: Filmspotting, hosted by Adam Kempenaar and Josh Larsen. They're doing a mini marathon of Agnes Varda films, so we decided to follow suit, filling in the films that they aren't reviewing. Our centerpiece discussion today is Agnes Varda's 1981 Los Angeles set narrative, DOCUMENTEUR. Also on the conversation docket: the pilot of Kay Cannon's GIRLBOSS, the series finale of Lena Dunham's GIRLS, FEUD: BETTE & JOAN, and more! The Alice Guy Blache Show is a podcast about women in cinema. We discuss news, review films by female fi...2017-04-2645 min?????????????The Alice Guy Blache Show #17 Mur MursThis month, we are taking a cue from the podcast that inspired it all: Filmspotting, hosted by Adam Kempenaar and Josh Larsen. They're doing a mini marathon of Agnes Varda films, so we decided to follow suit, filling in the films that they aren't reviewing. Our centerpiece discussion today is Agnes Varda's 1981 Los Angeles documentary, MUR MURS. Also on the conversation docket: the season 2 finale of Jessica Goldberg's THE PATH, season 6 of Lena Dunham's GIRLS, Penny Marshal's A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN, Daniele Thompson's CEZANNE AND I, Kathryn Bigelow's NEAR DARK, and more! The Alice Guy Blache Show is a po...2017-04-171h 10?????????????The Alice Guy Blache Show #16: VagabondThis month, we are taking a cue from the podcast that inspired it all: Filmspotting, hosted by Adam Kempenaar and Josh Larsen. They're doing a mini marathon of Agnes Varda films, so we decided to follow suit, filling in the films that they aren't reviewing. On the docket today is Agnes Varda's 1985 much lauded film, VAGABOND. Audrey continues her weekly thoughts of Jessica Goldberg's THE PATH while Will shares his thoughts on season 1 of Issa Rae's INSECURE and the opener for Season 6 of Lena Dunham's GIRLS. The Alice Guy Blache Show is a podcast about women in cinema. We discuss new...2017-04-0747 min?????????????The Alice Guy Blache Show #15: Le BonheurThis month, we are taking a cue from the podcast that inspired it all: Filmspotting, hosted by Adam Kempenaar and Josh Larsen. They're doing a mini marathon of Agnes Varda films, so we decided to follow suit, filling in the films that they aren't reviewing. On the docket today is Agnes Varda's 1965 narrative feature LE BONHEUR (listen in on the podcast as Audrey & Will call it La Bonheur, oops). We also get into the Season 2 finale of Jessica Goldberg's THE PATH, episode 2 of Issa Rae's INSECURE, Claudia Weill's 1978 feature GIRLFRIENDS, and many more! The Alice Guy Blache Show is a...2017-03-2754 min?????????????The Alice Guy Blache Show #14: Cleo from 5 to 7This month, we are taking a cue from the podcast that inspired it all: Filmspotting, hosted by Adam Kempenaar and Josh Larsen. They're doing a mini marathon of Agnes Varda films, so we decided to follow suit, filling in the films that they aren't reviewing. First film up is her most beloved film, her 1962 masterpiece CLEO FROM 5 TO 7. We also discuss her short 1968 documentary, BLACK PANTHERS. Both films are available on Filmstruck. Lastly, we give our thoughts on the pilot of FEUD: BETTE & JOAN along with Audrey's ongoing discussion on season 2 of Jessica Goldberg's THE PATH. The Alice Guy Bl...2017-03-1950 min