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Steven Soderbergh's The Christophers
Adam is joined by critic Chris Klimek to discuss The Christophers, the latest film from Steven Soderbergh. Starring Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel, the film centers on the uneasy power dynamic between a once-celebrated artist and the forger drawn into his orbit. The conversation focuses on McKellen’s bracing late-career performance, Coel’s controlled counterpoint, and Soderbergh and screenwriter Ed Solomon’s refusal to resolve the film’s ideas into sentiment. Links: Follow Chris: Instagram | Bluesky | X Feedback: -Email us at feedback@filmspotting.net -Ask Us Anything and we might answer your questio...
2026-04-27
37 min
Filmspotting
Citizen Kane vs. Casablanca and '40s Madness Final | #1061
Is Casablanca the best film of the 1940s? Adam and Josh put it to the test in a head‑to‑head showdown with its fiercest competitor: Citizen Kane. As part of the Filmspotting Pantheon Project — and on the occasion of Kane’s 85th anniversary — the conversation digs into what each film says about America, power, and the promise (or illusion) of individualism. They also trace how the ’40s Madness bracket led to this championship matchup. Intro (00:00:00-00:01:53) Kane vs. Casablanca (00:01:54-00:46:28) Filmspotting Family (00:46:29-00:50:57) Notes / Filmspotting Fest On Sale (00:50:58-00:59:42) '40s Madne...
2026-04-24
1h 15
Filmspotting
A24 Draft | Archive
A24 may have launched modestly in the early 2010s, but it didn’t take long for the indie distributor to reshape American cinema. To mark the company’s first decade — spanning Spring Breakers and The Bling Ring through Moonlight, Lady Bird, The Florida Project, and more — Adam and Josh convened the debut Filmspotting Draft in August 2022: ten A24 titles each, no shared picks, no trades, no fighting. Unlock the full archive, Filmspotting Discord, ad‑free + bonus episodes, and more when you join the Filmspotting Family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2026-04-22
1h 12
Filmspotting
Balls Up: The High Stakes of Low-Brow Comedy | SVU
Matt and Jordan return with a review of Balls Up, debating if the Peter Farrelly formula still works on the small screen and whether they can actually recommend a movie involving cocaine-addicted crocodiles. Later, Matt revisits Empire Records, Jordan goes back to 1935 with The 39 Steps, and the team plays the first-ever round of "Key Chain." (Timecodes/chapters may not be precise with ads.) Intro (00:00:00-00:02:58) Balls Up (00:02:59-00:34:13) Rec Seg + Radical Streaming Honesty (00:34:14-01:11:40) Game: Key Chain (01:11:41-01:29:18) New to Streaming / Credits (01:29:19-01:37:28) Notes:
2026-04-21
1h 37
Filmspotting
Top 5 Robert Duvall Scenes and '40s Madness Final 4 | #1060
Adam and Josh honor the late Robert Duvall with a Top 5 discussion of the scenes that best capture his range, authority, and restraint. From iconic bravura moments to quieter displays of control and vulnerability, the conversation traces performances that continue to define Duvall’s place in American cinema. Plus, the ’40s Madness bracket narrows to its Final 4 contenders. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. Use code FILMSPOT26 to take 15% off. (Timecodes/chapters may not be precise with ads.) Intro (00:00:00-00:01:48...
2026-04-17
2h 04
Filmspotting
The Godfather Part II Review | Archive
After reviewing The Godfather in 2022 for the film's 50th anniversary, Adam and Josh devoted a bonus show to — arguably — its even greater sequel. For the first time, we're sharing that review in the main Filmspotting feed. Unlock the full archive, Filmspotting Discord, ad‑free + bonus episodes, and more when you join the Filmspotting Family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2026-04-15
52 min
Filmspotting
Coppola, Lucas, and Spielberg: How Success Changed the System — and Them
Michael Phillips talks with author Paul Fischer about The Last Kings of Hollywood and the fragile, collaborative moment that brought Coppola, Lucas, and Spielberg together before success hardened into mythology. From near-misses and rivalries to the system they helped build—and later found themselves up against—the conversation asks what was possible then, what was lost, and why none of it happens without people pushing one another. Feedback: -Email us at feedback@filmspotting.net -Ask Us Anything and we might answer your question in bonus content. Support: -Join the Filmspotting Family...
2026-04-13
46 min
Filmspotting
The Drama: A Split Decision and '40s Madness Elite 8 | #1059
Adam and Josh review The Drama, Kristoffer Borgli’s provocative relationship experiment starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, and split on whether its formal games around perception, narrative, and moral judgment deepen the emotional stakes. They then break down the Elite 8 matchups in ’40s Madness and size up what’s left of the bracket. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. Use code FILMSPOT26 to take 15% off. (Timecodes/chapters may not be precise with ads.) Intro (00:00:00-00:02:06) The Drama (00:02:07-00:43:21)
2026-04-10
1h 24
Filmspotting
Pantheon Inductions and Dissident Cinema Marathon Announcement
Adam and Josh officially induct two films into the Filmspotting Pantheon, the show’s eclectic movie Hall of Fame, welcoming a pair of foreign‑language classics from two of the show’s most admired filmmakers. They walk through the Pantheon voting process, reflect on this year’s nominees, and explain how the final selections rose to the top.They also announce the lineup for the upcoming Dissident Cinema Marathon — a new series focused on films that confront political power and state abuse. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself...
2026-04-09
39 min
Filmspotting
Top 5 Horror Movies of the 21st Century | Archive
Originally recorded ten years ago during a conversation sparked by David Robert Mitchell’s It Follows, Adam is joined by Michael Phillips for a Top 5 about standout horror films from the 21st century. The conversation captures a moment tied to a film whose influence remains strong, with a sequel set to begin filming this summer. Unlock the full archive, Filmspotting Discord, ad‑free + bonus episodes, and more when you join the Filmspotting Family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2026-04-08
43 min
Filmspotting
'40s Madness Sweet 16: An Upset Brewing?
After two rounds entirely dominated by top seeds, could the first upset of ’40s Madness be brewing between Bicycle Thieves and Brief Encounter? Plus — thanks to the Filmspotting Bump™ — does The Best Years of Our Lives have what it takes to go toe‑to‑toe with It’s a Wonderful Life? Adam and Josh dig into the Sweet 16. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. Use code FILMSPOT26 to take 15% off. (Timecodes/chapters may not be precise with ads.)Intro (00:00:00-00:03:30) Round 2 Resul...
2026-04-03
53 min
Filmspotting
Top 5 Movies About Marriage | Archive
With THE DRAMA unfolding this weekend, we’re revisiting 2019’s Top 5 Movies About Marriage — a tour through the cracks and complexities of on‑screen commitments. Unlock the full archive, Filmspotting Discord, ad‑free + bonus episodes, and more when you join the Filmspotting Family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2026-04-01
43 min
Filmspotting
Project Hail Mary: Sensitivity in Space and '40s Madness Round 2 | #1058
Adam and Josh review PROJECT HAIL MARY, exploring Ryan Gosling’s blend of humor, melancholy, and middle‑school‑teacher energy. They also discuss the practical effects approach that makes it all work before turning to Round 2 of '40s Madness. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. Use code FILMSPOT26 to take 15% off. (Timecodes/chapters may not be precise with ads.) Intro (00:00:00-00:03:30) Project Hail Mary (00:03:31-00:33:55) Filmspotting Family (00:33:56-00:40:43) Notes / Save the Date (00:40:44-00:45:15)
2026-03-27
1h 19
Filmspotting
Meek’s Cutoff: Why It Belongs in the Pantheon
Adam and Josh consider the Pantheon credentials of Kelly Reichardt’s MEEK’S CUTOFF, reflecting on its spare frontier world, questions of free will, and place in Reichardt’s larger American project. Feedback: -Email us at feedback@filmspotting.net -Ask Us Anything and we might answer your question in bonus content. Support: -Join the Filmspotting Family for bonus episodes and archive access.https://filmspottingfamily.com -T-shirts and more available at the Filmspotting Shop.https://www.filmspotting.net/shop Follow: https://youtube.com/filmspotting ...
2026-03-26
51 min
Filmspotting
Top 5 Things From Space (That Came To Destroy Us) | Archive
With our PROJECT HAIL MARY review coming Friday, we’re revisiting a Filmspotting blast from beyond: 2014’s Top 5 Things From Space (That Came to Destroy Us). B-movies, classic sci-fi, and Arnold Schwarzenegger all make the cut. Unlock the full archive, Filmspotting Discord, ad‑free + bonus episodes, and more when you join the Filmspotting Family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2026-03-25
34 min
Filmspotting
Stand by Me at 40: Why It Still Hits Hard and '40s Madness Round 1 | #1057
Why does STAND BY ME still resonate 40 years later? Adam and Josh revisit Rob Reiner’s classic, reflecting on its friendships, its wistfulness, and River Phoenix’s unforgettable performance. Plus: a review of Maggie Gyllenhaal’s THE BRIDE and a look at the Round 1 matchups of Filmspotting '40s Madness. Join the Filmspotting Family for the full archive, bonus episodes, ad‑free listening, and more: filmspottingfamily.com This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. Use code FILMSPOT26 to take 15% off. (Timecodes/chap...
2026-03-20
1h 27
Filmspotting
The Martian Review | Archive
Inspired by the upcoming release of PROJECT HAIL MARY, Adam and Josh beam back to October 2015 when they suited up for THE MARTIAN — Ridley Scott’s brainy, big‑hearted sci‑fi rescue mission starring Matt Damon.Unlock the full archive, Filmspotting Discord, ad‑free + bonus episodes, and more when you join the Filmspotting Family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2026-03-18
21 min
Filmspotting
Oscars Predictions and Filmspotting Madness: 1940s Play‑Ins | #1056
Adam, Josh, and Michael Phillips size up the Oscars with their annual rundown of who will win, who should win, and who was unfairly overlooked — plus the Filmspotting Madness: Best of the 1940s Play‑Ins. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. Use code FILMSPOT26 to take 15% off. (Timecodes/chapters may not be precise with ads.) Intro (00:00:00-00:02:16) Supp. Actress (00:02:17-00:22:03) Supp. Actor (00:22:04-00:40:56) Lead Actor (00:40:57-00:56:52) Lead Actress (00:56:53-01:05:37) Director...
2026-03-13
2h 10
Filmspotting
The Lord of the Rings Trilogy Review | Archive
This week’s Best Picture-winning archive pick takes us back to May 2018, when Adam and Josh returned to The Shire for a LORD OF THE RINGS reckoning. The original episode (#681) also includes a Top 5 Lord of the Rings Scenes. For full access to the show archive, Filmspotting Discord, ad-free + bonus episodes, and more, join the Filmspotting Family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2026-03-11
39 min
Filmspotting
Top 5 Unreliable Narrators and Kurosawa’s Rashomon | #1055
This week’s Top 5 explores cinema’s most unreliable narrators, characters who bend, twist, or completely invent the truth. Adam and Josh pair the list with a fresh look at Kurosawa’s RASHOMON, the film that set the template for them all – and a potential 2026 Pantheon inductee. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. Use code FILMSPOT26 to take 15% off. (Timecodes/chapters may not be precise with ads.) Intro (00:00:00-00:03:18) Top 5 Unreliable Narrators (00:03:19-01:05:17) Filmspotting Family (01:05:18-01:11:08)...
2026-03-06
2h 00
Filmspotting
Moonlight Review + Barry Jenkins & Naomie Harris Interview | Archive
This week’s Best Picture-winning archive pick takes us back to October 2016 and Adam’s conversation with MOONLIGHT director Barry Jenkins and star Naomie Harris. Then, hear the show's original review from that same episode. For full access to the show archive, Filmspotting Discord, monthly bonus episodes, and more, join the Filmspotting Family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2026-03-04
35 min
Filmspotting
Catherine O'Hara: Our Top 5 Characters | #1054
Adam and Josh share their Top 5 Catherine O’Hara Characters, revisiting the brilliance and range she brought to every role — from Delia and Cookie to Moira Rose and Mickey. A heartfelt tribute to a performer whose presence defined some of cinema and TV’s most hilarious moments. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. Use code FILMSPOT26 to take 15% off. (Timecodes/chapters may not be precise with ads.) Intro (00:00:00-00:02:59) Top 5 Catherine O’Hara Characters (00:02:59-01:08:17) Filmspotting F...
2026-02-27
1h 35
Filmspotting
Network Review | Archive
In honor of the late Robert Duvall, we share Adam and Josh's March 2021 review of Sidney Lumet's Best Picture-nominated NETWORK, which was part of the show's 7 From '76 series. For full access to the show archive, Filmspotting Discord, monthly bonus episodes, and more, join the Filmspotting Family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2026-02-25
48 min
Filmspotting
Wuthering Heights Review, How Green Was My Valley | #1053
Emerald Fennell follows up her earlier provocations with one aimed at lovers of literature, "WUTHERING HEIGHTS." Marya E. Gates ("Cinema Her Way") joins Adam and Josh to unpack it all. Then, a Pantheon Project review of John Ford’s Best Picture-winning HOW GREEN WAS MY VALLEY, and listeners advocate for the best '90s movie soundtrack. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. (Timecodes/chapters may not be precise with ads.)Intro (00:00:00-00:02:12)Wuthering Heights with Marya E. Gates (00:02:13-00:48:41)Films...
2026-02-20
1h 58
Filmspotting
The Silence of the Lambs Review | Archive
THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS hit theaters 35 years ago this month, winning the Best Picture Oscar (along with Actor, Actress, and Director) a year later. Adam and Josh revisited the film for its 30th anniversary in February 2021. For full access to the show archive, Filmspotting Discord, monthly bonus episodes, and more, join the Filmspotting Family. LINKS -"30 years in, The Silence Of The Lambs’ Jame Gumb still deserves better" | The A.V. Clubhttps://www.avclub.com/30-years-in-the-silence-of-the-lambs-jame-gumb-still-1846252158See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2026-02-18
32 min
Filmspotting
Trainspotting Review (30th Anniv.) and Pantheon Nominations | #1052
Adam and Josh return to Danny Boyle’s drug-addled Edinburgh for TRAINSPOTTING’s 30th anniversary, then bring Producer Sam on to unveil the 2026 nominees for the Filmspotting Pantheon. Plus, Massacre Theatre. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. (Timecodes/chapters may not be precise with ads.) Intro (00:00:00-00:01:49) Trainspotting at 30 (00:01:50-00:47:32) Filmspotting Family (00:47:33-00:52:41) Next Week / Notes (00:52:42-00:56:34) Massacre Theatre (00:56:35-01:04:43) Pantheon Nominees (01:04:44-01:48:04) Credits / New Releases (01:48:05-01:53:10) Notes...
2026-02-13
1h 55
Filmspotting
Casablanca Review | Archive
For Valentine's Week, we book a trip to CASABLANCA – circa 2017 – with Adam graciously welcoming critics-on-the-run Michael Phillips and Katherine Fusco to Café Filmspotting. This is the first drop in a four-week series of archive reviews featuring romantic Best Picture winners leading up to the 2026 Oscars. For full access to the show archive, Filmspotting Discord, monthly bonus episodes, and more, consider joining the Filmspotting Family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2026-02-11
40 min
Filmspotting
Top 5 Diane Keaton Scenes | #1051
When Diane Keaton passed away last fall, Adam and Josh knew she was deserving of a tribute. A couple of months and a BABY BOOM/FIRST WIVES CLUB/SOMETHING’S GOTTA GIVE later, they were ready to share their Top 5 Diane Keaton Scenes. Plus, thoughts on the loss of Catherine O’Hara, listeners pick their favorite Keaton character, and a new poll demands that you Choose Life. Choose a ‘90s Movie Soundtrack. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. (Timecodes/chapters may not be preci...
2026-02-06
1h 55
Filmspotting
Whiplash Review | Archive
12 years ago, Damien Chazelle's WHIPLASH left the Sundance Film Festival with the Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award. For this week's archive episode, we're sharing Adam and Josh's October 2014 review. For full access to the show archive, the Filmspotting Discord, monthly bonus episodes, and more, consider joining the Filmspotting Family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2026-02-04
31 min
Filmspotting
One Battle After Another Review and Oscar Nominations Reaction | #1050
After PTA’s ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER reigned supreme on the show’s Top 10 Films of 2025 roundtable, Adam and Josh vowed to give the film the Sacred Cow treatment ahead of the ‘26 Oscars. Days after it received 13 nominations – including Best Picture and Director – that’s just what they did. Plus, a few thoughts on those nominations, and the most challenging Massacre Theatre in the show’s history (or so Adam would like you to believe). This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. Intro One Battle...
2026-01-30
1h 52
Filmspotting
Taxi Driver Review | Archive
Martin Scorsese's TAXI DRIVER arrived in theaters 50 years ago this February, so for this week's archive episode, we're sharing two reviews of the '77 Best Picture nominee: Adam and Josh's 7 From '76—Best Year Ever review from 2021; and, from 2011, Adam with Slate critic Dana Stevens on the occasion of its 35th anniversary re-release. For full access to the Filmspotting Archive, consider joining the Filmspotting Family. Membership also gives you an exclusive feed to ad-free and monthly bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter, access to the Filmspotting Discord, event pre-sales, and more. For 20% a monthly or annual membership, use the code "suprem...
2026-01-28
1h 03
Filmspotting
2026 Movie Preview and 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Review | #1049
It’s Filmspotting’s 2026 Movie Preview Draft, with Adam and Josh vie for new films from Christopher Nolan, Greta Gerwig, Steven Spielberg, and more! Plus, Vulture critic Roxana Hadadi joins Adam for a review of 28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. (Timecodes and chapter starts may not be precise with ads.) Intro (00:00:00-00:03:12)2026 Movie Preview (00:03:13-00:56:52)Filmspotting Family (00:56:53-01:04:18)28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (01:04:19-01:45:01)2026 Show Preview (01:45:02-01:56:38)Next Week / Not...
2026-01-24
2h 16
Filmspotting
Memento Review (Archive)
Coming soon, Adam and Josh look ahead to the new movie year with a 2026 Preview Draft. Likely to go early in that draft: Christopher Nolan's THE ODYSSEY. So, we're sharing our 2020 review of Nolan's MEMENTO, a film that screened at the Sundance Film Festival 25 years ago this month. For full access to the Filmspotting Archive, consider joining the Filmspotting Family. Membership also gives you an exclusive feed to ad-free and monthly bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter, access to the Filmspotting Discord, event pre-sales and more. For 20% a monthly or annual membership, use the code "supreme" before Jan. 31.
2026-01-21
43 min
Filmspotting
Best Movie Scenes of 2025, Golden Brick Winner
The year’s best movie moments: opening, funniest, most moving, and music, plus Adam and Josh’s picks for Scene of the Year. Also, the winner of the 17th annual 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 and chapter starts may not be precise with ads.) Intro (00:00:00-00:02:46) Opening (00:02:47-00:22:58) Funniest (00:22:59-00:39:52) Moving (00:39:52-00:58:22) Filmspotting Family (00:58:21-01:04:30) Next Week / Notes (01:04:31-01:09:27) Golden Brick Winner (01:09:28-01:16:08)
2026-01-16
2h 09