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FilmspottingFilmspotting 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 35
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 min
Movie of the Year1984 - The Karate Kid (with Adam Kempenaar from Filmspotting!)Movie of the Year: 1984The Karate Kid(with Adam Kempenaar from Filmspotting!) In a riveting episode of the "Movie of the Year" podcast, the panel dives deep into the beloved 1984 classic, "The Karate Kid." With guest panelist Adam Kempenaar, the host of the renowned podcast Filmspotting, this episode offers a comprehensive exploration of the film's enduring appeal. Through detailed discussions, the episode examines the intricate relationship between Daniel and Mr. Miyagi, the directorial vision of John G. Avildson, and the thematic clash of Eastern and Western philosophies that defines the movie.2024-06-201h 52
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
Film And WhiskeyWhiskey Talk with Josh Larsen, "Filmspotting"The guys start a new interview series, "Whiskey Talk," and their first guest is Josh Larsen, a Chicago-based movie critic who hosts the incredibly popular podcast Filmspotting. He is also the editor at Think Christian and author of Movies are Prayers. The guys talk with Josh about the nature of film criticism, how the average film-goer can start watching with a more keen eye, and how movies can be like prayers.
Meanwhile, they sip on a local Illinois whiskey, FEW Bourbon.
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Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit (SVU)Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping / Ultimate Listener's ChoiceIt's been six (mostly) wonderful years of Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit, but on this episode, Matt and Alison say goodbye. First, in honor of JUSTIN BIEBER: NEVER SAY NEVER, which they talked about in their first episode (yup) back in 2012, they take a look at a movie that owes a lot to that documentary — Lonely Island's POPSTAR: NEVER STOP NEVER STOPPING. Then they devote the rest of the podcast to answering listener questions about everything from the future of the film industry to THE ADVENTURES OF FORD FAIRLANE. Thanks for listening, everyone!Hosts' Choice Review: "Popstar: Never St...2018-07-031h 45Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit (SVU)It (1990) / Clown MoviesRemember how when we were kids we battled a nightmare clown terrorizing our small town and devouring children? No? Maybe it was just us then. On this episode of Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit, Matt and Alison take a look at the 1990 TV miniseries version of Stephen King's IT, now available on Hulu, and then recommend some other clown movies, scary and otherwise, available to rent or stream right now. They also share some important (and sad) news about the future of the podcast. Listener's Choice Review: "It" (1990)Queue Shots: Clown MoviesBehind the 8...2018-06-191h 09Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit (SVU)Manhunt / Hong Kong Action MoviesIs John Woo's latest movie a return to form for the director, or something closer to self-parody? On this episode of Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit, Matt and Alison debate the merits of MANHUNT, Woo's 2017 thriller, which was recently released as a Netflix original. Then, despite MANHUNT taking place in Japan, they use Woo's place as an influential force in Hong Kong film to recommend some other Hong Kong action movies, all available to rent or stream.Listener's Choice Review: "Manunt"Queue Shots: Hong Kong Action MoviesBehind the 8-Ball: 3 New Streaming...2018-05-221h 05Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit (SVU)The Thin Man / Movies About DrinkingPour a row of martinis and ready your finest 1930s repartee, because on this episode of Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit, Matt and Alison sample THE THIN MAN, available via TCM's new partnership with FilmStruck. And, in honor of Nick and Nora Charles making constant alcohol consumption look so good, they spend the second half of the episode recommending some other movies about drinking that are available to rent or stream right now.Listener's Choice Review: "The Thin Man"Queue Shots: Movies About DrinkingBehind the 8-Ball: 3 New Streaming Releases2 L...2018-03-271h 29Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit (SVU)Babylon Berlin / Berlin MoviesWillkommen, bienvenue, welcome — in this episode of Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit, Matt and Alison pay a visit to Weimar-era Berlin by way of the German period drama BABYLON BERLIN, co-created by Tom Tykwer and streaming on Netflix. Then they talk about how the city tends to be portrayed on screen, recommending some other Berlin-set titles that are available to rent or stream.Listener's Choice Review: "Babylon Berlin"Queue Shots: Berlin MoviesBehind the 8-Ball: 3 New Streaming Releases2 Listener Recommendations1 Random Film From Our Netflix "My Lists"...2018-03-131h 25Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit (SVU)Good Time / Movies That Take Place In One NightIt's no sleep 'til Rego Park, Queens, in this episode of Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit, in which Matt and Alison consider the uneasy charms of the Safdie brothers' New York set-thriller GOOD TIME, starring Robert Pattinson and currently streaming on Amazon. Then they recommend some other staying-up-all-night movies that are available to rent or stream, from the romantic to the nostalgic to the dystopian. Listener's Choice Review: "Good Time"Queue Shots: Movies That Take Place In One NightBehind the 8-Ball: 3 New Streaming Releases2 Listener Recommendations1 Random Fi...2018-02-271h 28Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit (SVU)On Body and Soul / The Cloverfield ParadoxWhat is the future for original movies on the world's largest streaming service? In this episode of Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit, Matt and Alison wonder where Netflix is headed as they take longer looks at two recent acquisitions — the Hungarian Best Foreign Language Film nominee ON BODY AND SOUL and the studio-discard-turned-Super-Bowl-stunt movie THE CLOVERFIELD PARADOX.Listener's Choice Review: "On Body and Soul"A Special Occasion Second Longer Review: "The Cloverfield Paradox"Behind the 8-Ball: 3 New Streaming Releases2 Listener Recommendations1 Random Film From Our Netflix "My Lists" 2018-02-131h 12Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit (SVU)Brawl in Cell Block 99 / Neo-Exploitation FilmsSometimes you've got to talk your pain and frustration out — and sometimes you've got to punch a car. In this episode of Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit, Matt and Alison consider a film that tries to do both — S. Craig Zahler's brawny, wry, brutal Vince Vaughn-goes-to-prison drama BRAWL IN CELL BLOCK 99. Then they offer some recommendations of other movies that could also be considered neo-exploitation, all available to rent or stream right now.Listener's Choice Review: "Brawl in Cell Block 99"Queue Shots: Neo-Exploitation MoviesBehind the 8-Ball: 3 New Streaming Releases2 Liste...2018-01-301h 10Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit (SVU)A Ghost Story / Ghostly MoviesGhosts — not just good for scares! In this episode of Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit, Matt and Alison take a look at A GHOST STORY, David Lowery's exploration of grief, time, and the afterlife as represented by a sheet with two eye holes cut in it. Then they run with the theme to recommend some other good ghost stories, spooky and otherwise, that are currently available to rent or stream right now.Listener's Choice Review: "A Ghost Story"Queue Shots: Ghostly MoviesBehind the 8-Ball: 3 New Streaming Releases2 Listener Recommendations2018-01-161h 10Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit (SVU)Bright / Will SmithOrcs, elves, fairies, and racial allegories — on this episode of Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit, Matt and Alison delve into the deceptively muddled waters of BRIGHT, Netflix's first homegrown attempt at a blockbuster. Then, in honor of the film's (human) lead, they look at the hit-laden career of BRIGHT star Will Smith, highlighting titles you can rent or stream right now, from early obscurities to the big successes that may or may not hold up.Listener's Choice Review: "Bright"Queue Shots: Will Smith MoviesBehind the 8-Ball: 3 New Streaming Releases2 Lis...2018-01-021h 13Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit (SVU)The 2017 SVUvie Awards2017. It was... quite a year. But at least there were some good films? On this episode of Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit, Matt and Alison look back at the past 12 months of movies by way of their annual, unconventional, and highly personal year-end awards. Yes, it's the SVUvies, in which the cinematic year gets broken down by way of categories like "We Didn't Get It," "Best Music Moment," and, of course, "Best Film of 2017." Then Matt and Alison offer up some recommendations of titles that are new to streaming, and a few from SVU listeners.Behind the 8-Ball: 3...2017-12-191h 44Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit (SVU)A Very Special Flopspotting LiveAlison gets to take a break this time around as Matt makes his triumphant return by stepping up to the (live) mic for a very special episode recorded on stage at the inaugural Brooklyn Podcast Festival on November 18. Matt is joined by Dan McCoy and Stuart Wellington of The Flop House to create a hideous one-night-only mutant movie-talking creation — Flopspotting: SVU! And, for this momentus occasion, they’ve settled on a feature worthy of the talents of two podcasts — TRANSFORMERS: THE LAST KNIGHT, from one Michael Benjamin Bay.This episode of Filmspotting: SVU is brought to you by Tri...2017-12-061h 32Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit (SVU)Mudbound/Black Female FilmmakersEric Kohn of IndieWire and the Screen Talk podcast joins Alison while on the road in the Florida Keys to discuss Dee Rees’ Netflix original MUDBOUND. Matt is still off on paternity leave, so this episode of Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit has turned the responsibility for picking the main review to our guest host. In addition to talking Rees’ ensemble period drama (an Oscar contender with an outside chance of making history) Eric and Alison recommend other films directed by black women available to rent or stream, some of whom Rees has cited as influences.This episode of F...2017-11-211h 08Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit (SVU)The Meyerowitz Stories / Movies About Grown-up BrothersWhile Matt is off on paternity leave, this episode of Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit turns the responsibility for picking the main review to our guest host, who opts for the Netflix original movie THE MEYEROWITZ STORIES (NEW AND SELECTED). Then, in honor of the complicated relationship between the half-siblings played by Adam Sandler and Ben Stiller in the film, they offer up some streaming recs about what happens when brothers grow up.Guest Critic's Choice Review: "The Meyerowitz Stories"Queue Shots: Movies About Grown-up BrothersIn Theaters: "Thor: Ragnarok"Behind the 8...2017-11-071h 29Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit (SVU)Raw / College MoviesFreshmeeeeen! On this episode of Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit, Matt and Alison haze each other with drunken parties and rabbit kidneys in preparation for talking Julia Ducournau’s body horror/coming of age movie RAW. Then they reminisce about their long-ago undergrad years with some recs of other college movies and TV series, (mostly) available to stream or rent.Listener's Choice Review: "Raw"Queue Shots: College MoviesIn Theaters: "The Snowman"Behind the 8-Ball: 3 New Streaming Releases2 Listener Recommendations1 Random Film From Our Netflix "My Lis...2017-10-241h 13Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit (SVU)The Bad Batch / Cannibalism MoviesOn this episode of Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit, Matt and Alison run off to the desert to start their own Keanu Reeves-centric rave cult in preparation for their discussion of Ana Lily Amirpour’s dystopian drama THE BAD BATCH. Then, in honor of THE BAD BATCH’s truly disturbing scenes of human flesh-consumption (set to Ace of Base!), they recommend some other movies in which cannibalism is featured — as an allegory, a total gross-out, or both. And, of course, they’re all available to stream or rent.Listener's Choice Review: "The Bad Batch"Queue Shots: Cannibal...2017-10-111h 13Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit (SVU)TIFF 2017 / GraduationOn this episode of Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit, Matt and Alison talk moral compromises and modern Romania in their review of Cristian Mungiu’s GRADUATION. Then, having entirely failed to find the time to watch more streaming Romanian New Wave films, as was the original plan, they instead delve into the Toronto International Film Festival. Yes, Matt and Alison both recently returned from the event that typically kicks off awards season, and each are ready to offer their top five highlights (and one lowlight) from the fest.Listener's Choice Review: "Graduation"Queue Shots: TIFF 2017...2017-09-261h 21
Filmspotting#649: mother! / Top 5 Darren Aronofsky ScenesSince his startling 1998 debut "Pi," Darren Aronofsky has used his intense, visceral style to tell stories about damaged and obsessive characters. Even his foray into big-budget filmmaking was no exception - Russell Crowe’s Noah battles some of the same demons as Natalie Portman’s ballet dancer in “Black Swan” (or Mickey Rourke's broken warrior in "The Wrestler"). This week, Josh and guest host Michael Phillips review of Aronofsky’s latest, the Jennifer Lawrence-starring psychological thriller “mother!”. Then Adam drops back in for the Top 5 Aronofsky Scenes. Plus, the Filmspotting Five with "Columbus" director Kogonada. 0:00-1:41 - Billboard1:41-26:30 - Review: "mother!"...2017-09-151h 48Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit (SVU)Inside No. 9 / Anthology ShowsAnthology television series mean you can have a brand new cast and story in each new installment. Alas, when it comes to listening to Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit, you’ll have to settle for Matt and Alison every time. On this episode of Filmspotting: SVU, they discuss the British series INSIDE NO. 9, a collection of standalone episodes ranging from comedy to horror, but all set at a location numbered “9.” Then they talk about how episodic anthology series are a kind of intersection between TV and short films, and offer some new and classic recs, all available to stream right now.2017-09-131h 18Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit (SVU)SVU #145: Death Note / Anime Starter KitShall we begin? On this episode of Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit, Matt and Alison dissect Adam Wingard’s Netflix original movie DEATH NOTE, based on the popular manga and anime series. After despairing at there ever being a great American anime adaptation, they offer up four anime features available to rent or stream at home right now — a kind of anime movie starter pack.Listener's Choice Review: "Death Note"Queue Shots: Anime Starter KitBehind the 8-Ball: 3 New Releases2 Listener Recommendations1 Random Film From Our Netflix "My Lists...2017-08-291h 14Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit (SVU)SVU #144: Hudson Hawk / Vanity ProjectsWould you like to swing on a star? How about listen to Bruce Willis sing pop standards while stealing artifacts? On this episode of Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit, Matt and Alison consider 1991’s notorious HUDSON HAWK and whether it deserves its reputation as an epic disaster. Then they talk vanity projects and what makes a film deserve that designation, recommending some fascinating failures available to rent or stream at home right now.Opening Break: "Alien" Covenant" "Chuck" "Unleashed"Listener's Choice Review: "Hudson Hawk"Queue Shots: Vanity ProjectsBehind the 8-Ball: 3...2017-08-151h 30Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit (SVU)SVU #143: To The Bone / When TV Creators Make MoviesIn the era of Peak TV, it’s become increasingly common to see filmmakers crossing over to work on the small screen. But what about when it’s the other way around? This week, Matt and Alison look at the film debuts of some famous television creators and talk about how well their approach ends up translating. It’s all inspired by their main review, of Netflix’s original movie TO THE BONE, the directorial debut of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Unreal"'s Marti Noxon.Opening Break: "Colossal" "The Circle" "Fun Mom Dinner"Listener's Choice R...2017-08-011h 24Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit (SVU)SVU #142: The Lost City of Z / Movies About ExplorersTo think what people could accomplish, were it not for the pesky families they love! On this episode of the Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit podcast, Matt and Alison talk ambition, sacrifice, and James Gray’s THE LOST CITY OF Z. Then, in honor of Charlie Hunnam’s career-best turn as the dashing Percy Fawcett, they recommend some other movies about explorers (of various sorts), all available to rent or stream right now.Opening Break: "A Cure For Wellness" "Kong: Skull Island" "The Last Face"Listener's Choice Review: "The Lost City of Z"Queue Shot...2017-07-181h 20
On TapEpisode 16 - Movies Are Prayers, feat. Interview w/Josh Larsen of FilmspottingTo celebrate the release of his new book, Movies Are Prayers: How Films Voice Our Deepest Longings (available June 13th), Filmspotting's Josh Larsen comes on the show to talk cinema, spirituality, and everything in between. 2017-06-1325 minFilmspotting: Streaming Video Unit (SVU)SVU #139: Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me / The Tradition of The Beautiful Dead GirlWith TWIN PEAKS back on the air after 26 years, Matt and Alison start this episode of SVU by taking a look at the film with which TWIN PEAKS last left off — prequel FIRE WALK WITH ME, which was booed at Cannes back in 1992, but has since been reevaluated as a David Lynch classic. Then, in honor of the way FIRE WALK WITH ME gives the spotlight to Laura Palmer, TWIN PEAKS’ murder victim, they discuss the not-always-grand tradition of the beautiful dead girl on screen, offering examples that established or subverted this trend, all available to rent or stream righ...2017-06-061h 22Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit (SVU)SVU #135: The Devils / Religious HorrorKen Russell’s famous/infamous 1971 horror drama THE DEVILS is available to stream for the first time ever, and so on this episode of Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit, Matt and Alison take a look at the film (available in its US cut) and discuss how its provocations hold up. Then, with minimal rending of garments and speaking in demonic voices, they offer up some other religious horror recommendations available to rent or stream right now.Opening Break: "Lion" "Queen of the Desert" "Split"Listener's Choice Review: "The Devils"Queue Shots: Religious Horror...2017-04-111h 13Filmspotting#628 with Michael Phillips: Casablanca / FS Madness Final FourCASABLANCA is one of the most enduring and beloved films of Hollywood’s Golden Age. Three-quarters of a century after its 1942 release, its famous lines, songs and faces have retained their power. But what does the film itself have to offer 21st-century audiences? (Spoiler: quite a lot actually.) In honor of its 75th anniversary, Adam, guest host Michael Phillips and film professior Katharine Fusco revisit the WWII-era classic with a Sacred Cow review. Plus, Michael mocks and then kinda sorta recommends Terrence Malick's "Song to Song," and the Filmspotting Madness Final Four is revealed.0:00-2:01 - Billboard2:01-42:32 - Sacred Co...2017-03-301h 17Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit (SVU)SVU #134: Frailty / Bill PaxtonIn honor of the recent passing of Bill Paxton, on this episode of Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit, Matt and Alison look at the career of the actor and filmmaker. In addition to offering up some favorite roles in movies available to rent or stream right now, they do a deeper dive into his 2001 directorial debut FRAILTY, in which Paxton also stars as a single dad convinced that God has chosen him to kill demons.Opening Break: "Aftermath" "Hidden Figures" "Assassin's Creed"Listener's Choice Review: "Frailty"Queue Shots: Bill Paxton MoviesBehind...2017-03-281h 20Filmspotting#627: Top 5 Kristen Stewart Scenes / FS Madness / Varda #3 - One Sings, The Other Doesn'tKristen Stewart went from child actress to reticent star of the hugely successful TWILIGHT series to… well, we’ll see. But with strong work in a couple of notable indies and European films recently, her cult of fans is expanding. With Stewart's latest collaboration with Oliver Assayas (PERSONAL SHOPPER) now in limited release, Adam and Josh devote this week’s Top 5 to a few of the actress's best moments on screen, plus a conversation with director Stephen Cone about his powerful response to SHOPPER. Plus, Filmspotting Madness Sweet Sixteen results, your Elite 8 matchups, and the Agnes Varda's ONE SINGS, THE OTHER...2017-03-231h 52Filmspotting#626 w/ Danny Boyle: Top 5 Boyle Characters / FS Madness / Varda #2 - The CreaturesTRAINSPOTTING was never a huge hit in its day, but the 1996 film made a huge impression on a generation of young film fans thanks to its visual flair, memorable soundtrack and its quartet of talented stars. That quartet - lead by Ewan McGregor’s Mark Renton - is making a surprise comeback 20 years later with the release of T2: TRAINSPOTTING. Also back: director Danny Boyle. This week on the show, Boyle sits down with Adam to talk about how he approached the sequel and contributes his own picks to the Top 5 Danny Boyle Characters. (Spoiler: they're all women.) Also on th...2017-03-162h 00Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit (SVU)SVU #133: I Don’t Feel At Home In This World Anymore / Amateur Detective MoviesGrab your magnifying glasses and your fake badges — in this episode of Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit, Matt and Alison do some sleuthing into the surprisingly sprawling genre of amateur detective movies. It’s all inspired by their main review of Macon Blair’s I DON'T FEEL AT HOME IN THIS WORLD ANYMORE, in which a lonely, decidedly non-law-enforcement-professional Melanie Lynskey teams up with Elijah Wood to figure out who robbed her house.Opening Break: "Fences" "Allied" "Mean Dreams"Listener's Choice Review: "I Don't Feel At Home In This World Anymore"Queue Shots: Amateur Detect...2017-03-141h 23Filmspotting#625: Logan / Filmspotting Madness / Varda #1 - La Pointe CourteThe tale of the once-great gunslinger forced out of retirement for one more job is a familiar one, but not one we’ve seen adopted by the superhero genre – until now. Marvel’s LOGAN is one part “Shane,” one part “Unforgiven," and if last weekend’s box office is any indication, we may see more like it. Adam and Josh share their mixed review, plus Round 1 results from Filmspotting Madness and the first film in the Agnes Varda Marathon - 1955's LA POINTE COURTE.0:00-2:12 - Billboard3:54-27:59 - Review: "Logan"Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives, "Lost In the Desert"29:56-39:34 - Notes...2017-03-091h 44Filmspotting#624: Filmspotting Madness / Get Out / Top 5 Pantheon ContendersWho needs to be told how great The Godfather is? Or Citizen Kane? Or, um... Midnight Run? That was the logic back in the early days of the show - in 2005 - when Adam and original co-host/current producer/Midnight Run-lover Sam established the Filmspotting Pantheon: an eccentric mix of movie greats and personal favorites. For the show’s 12th anniversary, Adam and Josh dust off the Pantheon for Filmspotting Madness - our month-long tournament that will leave only one film reigning supreme. That, plus a review of surprise box office hit GET OUT.0:00-1:49 - Billboard1:49-43:42 - Top 5 Pa...2017-03-022h 00FilmspottingFS Fix: Bunuel #6 - That Obscure Object of Desire / Bunuel AwardsLuis Bunuel's puckish sensibility did not fail him in his old age. For the director's final film - 1977's THAT OBSCURE OBJECT OF DESIRE (made when he was 80) - Bunuel famously cast two actresses in the same role. The conceit allows him to explore some of his favorite themes - obsession, repression, desire, hypocrisy. It's also one of his funniest films. Adam and Josh have that review and wrap-up the marathon with 'Those Obscure Objects of Desire' - the Bunuel Marathon Awards. It's Catherine Deneuve v Jeanne Moreau! Fernando Rey v The Eyeball!A special 12th anniversary episode of Filmspotting...2017-03-0125 minFilmspotting: Streaming Video Unit (SVU)SVU #132: The Greasy Strangler / Midnight MoviesIn this episode of Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit, Matt and Alison decide, once and for all, which of them is the true hootie tootie disco cutie, as they talk THE GREASY STRANGLER. Then they discuss what makes a midnight movie and offer some midnight movie recs, all available to rent or stream right now.Opening Break: "Manchester By The Sea" / "Jackie" / "Catfight"Listener's Choice Review: "The Greasy Strangler"Queue Shots: Paul DanoBehind the 8-Ball: 3 New Releases2 Listener Recommendations1 Random Film From Our Netflix "My L...2017-02-281h 17Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit (SVU)SVU #131: Swiss Army Man / Paul Dano MoviesCan a magical farting corpse also be a metaphor for self-acceptance? In this episode of Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit, Matt and Alison discuss whether Swiss Army Man pulls off its attempted combination of body function humor and therapeutic messaging. Then they look at the filmography of one of its stars, Paul Dano, recommending some highlights from the 32-year-old actor's career that are available to rent or stream.Opening Break: "The Edge of Seventeen" / "Moonlight" / "The Girl With All The Gifts"Listener's Choice Review: "Swiss Army Man"Queue Shots: Paul DanoBehind...2017-02-141h 22Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit (SVU)SVU #130: Cameraperson / 2017 Sundance Film FestivalFresh from Park City, and feeling anything but, Matt and Alison talk the recently concluded Sundance Film Festival on this episode of the Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit podcast — and in particular, why the dominance of Netflix and Amazon means you'll be able to stream some of the fest's most talked-about titles very soon. They also delve into cinematographer-turned-director Kirsten Johnson's beautiful meditation on what it means to make a documentary, Cameraperson.Opening Break: "Loving" / "War on Everyone" "Ouija: Origin of EvilListener's Choice Review: "Cameraperson"Queue Shots: Sundance 2017Behind the 8-Ball: 2017-01-311h 11Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit (SVU)SVU #129: Under the Shadow / Foreign Horror FilmsWith no shortage of scary stuff happening on their home turf at the moment, Matt and Alison dedicate this episode of the Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit podcast to some of the more enjoyable sort of horror, all from international sources. After discussion the Iranian UNDER THE SHADOW and its "Babadook"-like qualities, they recommend some other foreign horror available to be rented or streamed right now.Opening Break: "Trespass Against Us" / "Claire In Motion" / "Nerdland"Listener's Choice Review: "Under the Shadow"Queue Shots: Foreign Horror FilmsBehind the 8-Ball: 3 New Releases2 Listener Recommendations2017-01-171h 18Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit (SVU)SVU #128: Café Society / Love Triangle MoviesThe Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit podcast kicks off the new year with Matt and Alison trying to take refuge in the nostalgic vision of the past offered in Café Society — but Woody Allen doesn't make this easy. Then they take a look at some other movies featuring love triangles, all available to be streamed or rented right now.Opening Break: "American Honey" "Sully" "Operation Avalanche"Listener's Choice Review: "Café Society"Queue Shots: Films Featuring Love TrianglesBehind the 8-Ball: 3 New Releases2 Listener Recommendations1 Random Film From...2017-01-031h 19Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit (SVU)SVU #127: The Lobster / The 2016 SVUvie AwardsIt’s that time of year on the Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit podcast in which Matt and Alison come up with arbitrary categories in order to hand out nonexistent prizes to movies that will never hear about them — yes, it’s the 2016 SVUvie Awards. But first, a discussion of The Lobster, as well as that all important question of which animal we’d choose to spend the rest of our lives as.Opening Break: "Train to Busan" "Equity" "Southside With You"Listeners Choice Review: "The Lobster"The 2016 SVUvie AwardsBehind the 8-Ball: 2016-12-201h 19
AlcohollywoodThe Night of the Hunter (1955) w/Filmspotting's Adam KempenaarThis week, we lean into the everlasting arms of special guest Adam Kempenaar of Filmspotting as we discuss the Expressionistic style and intriguing moral center of Charles Laughton's acclaimed 1955 noir thriller The Night of the Hunter! ANNOUNCEMENT: For the month of January 2017, we'll be pre-empting new episodes of the podcast in favor of bringing you our long-awaited full-cast radio drama Indiana Jones and the Monkey King! Don't worry, our spinoff shows Twin Cinema and Alcohollywood On Tap will run as scheduled. Related Links: Get your tickets for Filmspotting, Filmspotting: SVU, CinemaJaw and The Next...2016-11-1700 minFilmspotting: Streaming Video Unit (SVU)SVU #124: The Neon Demon / Notable 2016 Movies Available To StreamThis week on a new Filmspotting: SVU, Alison and Matt head to Los Angeles, where Nicolas Winding Refn tells a tale of the fashion industry gone mad in THE NEON DEMON. Plus with awards season almost upon us, Matt and Alison catch up with some great movies from 2016 that are already available to rent or stream at home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2016-11-081h 20Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit (SVU)SVU #119: Weiner / Political DocumentariesWith America in the midst of one of the craziest elections in recent memory, it's the perfect time to watch a political documentary and on the new episode of Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit, Matt Singer and Alison Willmore recommend some of their favorites that are available right now on rental and streaming. And speaking of crazy elections and political documentaries, they also review the recent doc WEINER about the rise and fall (sorry) of former Congressman and New York City Mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2016-08-301h 07
The JuggernautFilm: Adam Kempenaar and FilmspottingAdam Kempenaar is even-keeled and professional in a culture that often rewards snark, and he's made Filmspotting -- which he's hosted for 11 years -- one of the best and most popular movie podcasts in the world. We dive into what makes Filmspotting such an institution, and also crack open Adam's top 10 films of all time, taking an up-close look at three you might not have seen. NOTES: * Follow Adam @Filmspotting * Listen to the Filmspotting podcast: www.filmspotting.net * For a look at Chris's new novel cover, follow @JuggernautPod * Also please j...2016-07-241h 03FilmspottingAbbas Kiarostami: The Filmspotting ReviewsCollected here, reviews for the four Abbas Kiarostami films we've discussed on the show over the years. Our first was back in 2009, when then co-host Matty Robinson and Adam took a look at Kiarmostami’s A TASTE OF CHERRY as part of our Cannes Film Fest Winners marathon. Tasha Robinson, friend of the show and current co-host at The Next Picture Show, joined Adam for a review of CERTIFIED COPY in 2011. Then in 2012, Josh and Adam included 1990’s CLOSE UP in their Contemporary Iranian Cinema marathon. And finally, a review of Kiarostami’s final film, LIKE SOMEBODY IN LOVE from 2012. To hea...2016-07-201h 01Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit (SVU)SVU #116: Sorcerer / Ghostbusters (2016) / Movies About Dangerous JobsWith a tip of the cap to dynamite-hauling truck drivers everywhere, this week’s Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit features Matt and Alison's review of William Friedkin’s SORCERER. And inspired by "Sorcerer’s" dynamite-hauling truck drivers, Matt and Alison recommend some other movies about men and women with dangerous jobs available to rent or stream right now. Plus, they debate Paul Feig’s controversial GHOSTBUSTERS reboot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2016-07-191h 14Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit (SVU)SVU #115: O.J.: Made in America / 30 For 30 DocumentariesOn the new Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit, Matt and Alison watch and discuss all 7.5 hours of the docuseries O.J. MADE IN AMERICA. Plus, they recommend other films from ESPN's outstanding 30 FOR 30 documentary series that you can rent or stream at home right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2016-07-051h 26Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit (SVU)SVU #114: Swingers / The Movies of 1996This episode of SVU is so money and it doesn't even know it. That’s because Matt and Alison review Doug Liman's SWINGERS and recommend some other movies from 1996 that are celebrating their 20th anniversary this year, all of which are available to rent or stream at home right now.Filmspotting: SVU is brought to you by Movies On Demand On Cable.Opening BreakThe ClanSongs My Brothers Taught MeCareful What You Wish ForListeners Choice Review2016-06-221h 16
Filmspotting#583: Green Room / Top 5 Single Location FilmsWhen they finally get around to making Filmspotting: The Movie,
it will be eligible for a future revisit of this week’s Top 5:
Single Location Films. Maybe Adam and Josh can convince Jeremy
Saulnier to direct. Call it "Beige Studio." That top 5, plus a
review of Saulnier's GREEN ROOM, Massacre Theatre and Adam and Josh
finally close the book on Filmspotting Madness 2016 with results
from the impossibly close third-place contest between Wes Anderson
and Martin Scorsese.
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0:00-2:54 - Billboard / MUBI
2:54-26:17 - Review: "Green Room"
Muhammad Seven, "The Beastly Ballad..."
26:17-48:52 - Pr...2016-04-291h 28Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit (SVU)SVU #110: Look Who's Back / Controversial ComediesWhat if Adolf Hitler woke up in 2016? That's the provocative subject of the new German comedy Look Who’s Back, which is the subject of this week’s Listeners’ Choice Review on Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit. In honor of Look Who’s Back, Matt and Alison also recommend some other provocative or controversial comedies you can rent or stream at home right now.
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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2016-04-261h 18
Filmspotting#582: Alien / Jeremy Saulnier (Green Room) / FS Madness ChampionFans celebrated Back to the Future Day on Oct. 21, 2015, the date Doc, Marty and Jennifer traveled to from 1985. In that same spirit, fans of the ALIEN franchise have marked a movie date of their own. Taking inspiration from LV-426, the ex-moon where the crew of the Nostromo first encounter the famous xenomorph, April 26th has been deemed 'Alien Day.' We honor the occasion with a Sacred Cow review of Ridley Scott's 1979 classic. Plus, a conversation with GREEN ROOM writer/director Jeremy Saulnier, and the 2016 Filmspotting Madness champion is crowned.
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Filmspotting#581: Everybody Wants Some!! / Top 5 Linklater Scenes / FS Madness FinalRichard Linlaker’s last film was an ambitious Best Picture nominee that landed on just about every critic's 2014 Top 10 list. That was BOYHOOD. The trailer for his latest would have you thinking that it's a dumb sex comedy (not that there's anything wrong with that). Adam and Josh consider Linklater's 80s-set EVERYBODY WANTS SOME!! and look for signs of the Tao of Linklater among the beer, babes and baseball. Plus, their Top 5 Linklater Scenes and the championship round of Filmspotting Madness.
0:00-2:47 - Billboard / Donations
2:47-33:50 - Review: "Everybody Wants Some!!"
Van Halen, "Everybody Wants Some!!"
34:37-39:22 - Notes
39:22-53:41...2016-04-151h 29
Filmspotting#580: Midnight Special / May Marathon #4 - Ishtar / FS Madness: Final 4Beloved by critics (including Adam and Josh), filmmaker Jeff Nichols made a bid for popular success in 2012 with MUD. But when MUD didn’t catch on with audiences, Nichols-watchers had to wait four long years for his return. Now he's back with MIDNIGHT SPECIAL, a Spielberg-meets-STARMAN sci-fi family drama starring Nichols regular Michael Shannon. Adam and Josh review, plus the Filmspotting Madness Final Four and some thoughts on the much-maligned ISHTAR, the final film in their Elaine May Marathon.
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0:00-3:02 - Billboard / Sponsors3:02-29:32 - Review: "Midnight Special"Music: Lucero, "You...2016-04-081h 35
Filmspotting#579: Batman v Superman / Top 5 Batman-Superman Moments / FS Madness Elite 8With Josh away this week, Adam made elaborate plans for a special Justice League-inspired episode. Minus one Wonder Woman, he almost pulled it off. Michael Phillips joins Adam for BATMAN v SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE and sticks around to make a mockery of Filmspotting Madness. Then critics Chris Klimek and Glen Weldon (author of "The Caped Crusade: Batman and the Rise of Nerd Culture") drop in for the Top 5 Batman/Superman Movie Moments.
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0:00-2:37 - Billboard / Sponsors
2:37-27:10 - Review: "Batman v Superman"
Andrew Bird, "Left Handed Kisses"
28:21-35:42 - Notes / Brickspotting
35:42-1...2016-04-011h 49
Filmspotting#578: 10 Cloverfield Lane / Top 5 Malick Images / FS Madness: Sweet 1610 CLOVERFIELD LANE finds a woman holed up in a bunker with John Goodman. But is the monster inside or outside? Adam and Josh review, and try to get back on Terrence Malick's good side after their KNIGHT OF CUPS dismissal by sharing their Top 5 Malick Images. Plus, the Filmspotting Madness Sweet 16 is revealed!
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0:00-2:47 - Billboard / Sponsors2:47-21:36 - Review: "10 Cloverfield Lane"2:36-36:20 - 10 Cloverfield SpoiledMason Jennings, "Two Dollar Man"37:25-39:35 - Sponsors39:35-47:53 - Notes / Massacre Theatre47:53-1:18:57 - FS MadnessMason Jennings, "Future King"1:20:12 -1:56:35 - Top 5: Malick Images1:56:35-1...2016-03-251h 59
Filmspotting#569: 2015 Wrap Party Live From Mayne StageLive from Mayne Stage in Chicago, it's Filmspotting’s 2015 Wrap Party presented by WBEZ! Adam, Josh and an All-Star roster of special guests share their favorite moments from the year in film. Plus, an epic musical edition of Massacre Theatre, improvised songs by Abraham Levitan and the announcement of the 2015 Golden Brick Winner.
-- Rundown and more to be posted later; check filmspotting.net for info. --2016-01-151h 56
FilmspottingFilmspotting Fix: AnomalisaOne of the most acclaimed movies of 2015 tells the story of an ordinary encounter between two strangers in an ordinary Cincinnati hotel room. Less ordinary? They’re puppets. ANOMALISA, written and co-directed by Charlie Kaufman is an unusual – and ambitious – stop-motion animated film from the creator of SYNECDOCHE, NEW YORK. In this special fix edition of Filmspotting, Adam and Josh review ANOMALISA and note the passing of legendary cinematographers Haskell Wexler and Vilmos Zsigmond.
0:00-25:21 - Review: "Anomalisa"25:21-35:18 - Notes / Poll
LINKS
- Josh's Anomalisa review2016-01-0835 min
Filmspotting#568: Top 10 Films of 2015 (Pt. 2)The 2015 box office has been dominated by the usual spectacle – JURASSIC WORLD, THE AVENGERS and now THE FORCE AWAKENS – but there is less consensus than usual on the best films of the year. And that includes our Top 10 Films of 2015 roundtable. For the first time in the nine years that Scott Tobias and Michael Phillips have been dropping by for Filmspotting's year-end countdown, no single film made it onto all four lists. This week, the Top 5 of 2015, plus Massacre Theatre and more.
This episode is brought to you by MUBI , Harry's (code FILMSPOTTING) and Vermont College of Fine Art MFA.
0:00-3:16...2015-12-241h 46Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit (SVU)SVU #100: 2015 SVUvie Awards / Inglourious BasterdsOn the 100th episode of Filmspotting: SVU, Matt Singer and Alison Willmore celebrate the best (and worst) of 2015 with the latest installment of their annual SVUvie Awards. Plus with THE HATEFUL EIGHT on the horizon, they're reviewing Quentin Tarantino's war movie INGLORIOUS BASTERDS.
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Opening Break
BreatheGoodnight MommyMI-5
2015 SVUvie Award Winners
Jurassic World The Walk We Are Your Friends Cinderella Spy Chappie I Smile Back The End of the Tour The Duke of Burgundy Ex Machina Fifty Shades of Grey
Listeners Choice Review
Inglorious Basterds
Behind the 8-Ball: 3...2015-12-081h 49Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit (SVU)SVU #99: Master of None: (Season 1) / Great 2015 Movies You Might Have MissedLadies and gentlemen, on the new Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit, Matt Singer and Alison Willmore discuss all ten episodes of Aziz Ansari's new Netflix series, MASTER OF NONE. We think you'll find the discussion as soothing as a robotic therapy seal. Plus, Matt and Alison are deep into their year-end movie research, hunting for the best movies of 2015 they might have missed, and they recommend some of the gems they've discovered that you can rent or stream at home right now.
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Opening Break
American UltraMan UpHeist
Queue...2015-11-251h 25
Filmspotting#554: Queen of Earth / Top 5 Films of 1988Live from the rooftop of Nakatomi Plaza, it's Filmspotting, where Adam and Josh welcome special guests Ebby Calvin “Nuke” LaLoosh, Prince Akeem of Zamunda and Chicago gang boss Jimmy Serrano. Yes, it's the Top 5 Films of 1988, plus Depp v Depp (v Depp) and a review of Alex Ross Perry's QUEEN OF EARTH.
This episode is brought to you by MUBI and Harry's (use code FILMSPOTTING).
:00-3:00 - Billboard / Sponsors
3:00-20:56 - Review: "Queen of Earth"
Pixies, "Where is My Mind"
22:17-24:03 - Harry's
24:03-43:19 - Notes / Polls
Pixies, "Bone Machine"
44:30-53:00 - Donations
53:00-1:18:33 - Top 5: Films of 1988
1:18:33-1:22:36 - Clos...2015-09-111h 22Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit (SVU)SVU #92: Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp / The Works of The State AlumniJust as entertaining as monkey torture, far more valuable than $240 worth of pudding, it's the latest episode of Filmspotting: SVU! Matt and Alison discuss the brand-new Netflix series WET HOT AMERICAN SUMMER: FIRST DAY OF CAMP and recommend some other movies from the show's cast and creators you can rent or stream at home right now.
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Opening Break
She's Funny That Way Some Kind of Beautiful Being Evel
Queue Shots: The Post-The-State Works of The State
The Baxter Wet Hot American Summer Party Down Diggers
Listeners Choice...2015-08-181h 27Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit (SVU)SVU #91: Beyond the Lights / Music Industry MoviesOn the latest episode of Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit, Alison and Matt discuss the music industry melodrama BEYOND THE LIGHTS, starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw. Plus, inspired by BEYOND THE LIGHTS, they'll also recommend some other movies set in and around the music business that you can rent or stream at home right now.
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Opening Break
Cop CarFort TildenDark Places
Queue Shots: Movies About the Music Business
Jimi: All Is By My Side20 Feet From StardomI'm Still Here24 Hour Party People
Listeners Choice Review
Beyond the Lights
Behind the 8...2015-08-041h 27Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit (SVU)SVU #90: Faults / Movies About CultsNo, not cult movies. (Sorry ROCKY HORROR fans!) This week’s new Filmspotting: SVU is all about movies about religious cults. Matt and Alison review the new deprogramming drama FAULTS starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead, and then recommend some other movies about cults that you can rent or stream at home right now.
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Opening Break
It Follows Lila & Eve A Lego Brickumentary
Queue Shots: Movies About Religious Cults
The Source Family Holy Smoke! Sound of My Voice Martyrs
Listeners Choice Review
Faults
Behind the 8-Ball: 3 New Releases
Matt: Lo...2015-07-211h 20
General Admission PodcastEp 45: Summer Blockbusters w/ FilmspottingSummer blockbusters are upon us!
On this episode, the hosts of WBEZ's popular film podcast Filmspotting join Don & Tyler to talk about the summer blockbuster genre and then all four share their individual "Top 3 Summer Blockbusters of All Time." Yes, it is THAT epic.
This is an episode about summer, Tom Cruise, popcorn flicks, sharks, Disney and more!2015-05-2638 min
Filmspotting#536: Reservoir Dogs (Sacred Cow) / Top 5 Films of 1992When RESERVOIR DOGS came out in 1992, Josh and Adam were movie geek teenagers – bound by their DNA to love it. But does Quentin Tarantino's debut hold up more than 20 years later? It's another Filmspotting Sacred Cow review... Plus, the Top 5 Films of 1992.
This episode is brought to you by MUBI, Harry's (code FILMSPOTTING) and A24's Ex Machina.
:00-2:52 - Billboard / Harry's-MUBI
2:52-43:01 - Review: "Reservoir Dogs"
Sandy Rogers, "Fool for Love"
44:10-47:51 - A24-Harrys / Nerdette Promo
47:51-56:53 - Polls / Notes
56:53-1:09:55 - Top 5: Films of 1992
Paul Westerberg, "Dyslexic Heart"
1:11:08-1:20:40 - Donations / SVU
1:20:40-1:45:15 - Top 5: 1992 cont.
1:45:15-1:48:44 - C...2015-05-011h 48Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit (SVU)SVU #84: Starry Eyes / Avengers: Age of Ultron / Movies About HollywoodFilmspotting: SVU *is* big! It's the streaming movies that got small! And on this episode of SVU, we take a journey to the dark side of show business for a podcast recommending movies about Hollywood. That's inspired by Matt and Alison's Listeners' Choice review of the Hollywood horror movie STARRY EYES. All right Mr. DeMille, we're ready for our close-up.
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Opening Break
Mommy Adult Beginners Lost River
Queue Shots: Movies About Hollywood
Ellie Parker The Running Man The Player Maps to the Stars
Listeners Choice Review
Starry...2015-04-281h 23
Filmspotting#535: Ex Machina / Top 5 Movie HousesHop aboard the Filmspotting double decker bus for a tour of the movies' most famous and beloved homes... beloved by the hosts, anyway. Inspired by their review of Alex Garland's directing debut EX MACHINA, Josh and Adam share their Top 5 Movie Houses. Plus, Massacre Theatre and more.
This episode is brought to you by MUBI.com / Squarespace (code FILM) / Casper (code FILMSPOTTING).
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3:01-36:30 - Review: "Ex Machina"
Music: Damien Jurado, "Metallic Cloud"
37:37-39:18 - Casper
39:18-49:44 - Notes
49:44-57:29 - Massacre Theatre
Music: Damien Jurado, "Jericho Road"
58:29-1:03:46 - Squarespace / Donations
1:03:46-1:31:40 - Top 5: Movie Houses
1:31:40...2015-04-241h 34
Filmspotting#534: While We're Young / Top 5 Midlife Crisis MoviesWith Adam and Josh trading in their sensible family sedans for a pair of matching convertibles, their wives suggested they reveal their Top 5 Midlife Crisis Movies. Plus, a review of Noah Baumbach's latest, WHILE WE'RE YOUNG, a conversation with Steve Prokopy about the upcoming Chicago Critics Film Festival, and the Filmspotting Madness champion is crowned.
This episode is brought to you by MUBI.comand Shutterstock (code FILM415).
:00-3:43 - Billboard / Shutterstock-MUBI
3:43-33:00 - Review: "While We're Young"
Ron Sexsmith, "Before The Light Is Gone"
33:56-36:19 - Shutterstock
36:19-51:33 - Notes / Chicago Critics Fest
51:33-1:04:25 - Filmspotting Madness / Polls
Music: Ron...2015-04-171h 48
Filmspotting#533: Furious 7 / Top 5 Fast & Furious MomentsHaving gone from Furious novices to completists in the past couple of weeks, Josh and Adam are all revved up to discuss the latest installment, FURIOUS 7, and share their Top 5 Fast & Furious Moments. Plus, the Filmspotting Madness championship round matchup is set! We talkin' or we racin'? We're definitely just talkin'.
This episode is brought to you by MUBI.com.
:00-3:07 - Billboard / MUBI
3:07-35:38 - Review: "Furious 7"
2 Chainz and Wiz Khalifa, "We Own It"
36:36-49:38 - Notes / Massacre Theatre
49:38-1:02:19 - Filmspotting Madness
Don Omar, Busta Rhymes..., "How We Roll"
1:03:02-1:11:27 - Donations
1:11:27-1:45:33 - Top 5: Fast & Furious Moments
1:45:33...2015-04-101h 49
Filmspotting#531: The Breakfast Club / Top 5 Films of 1985If Josh is "The Brain," what does that make Adam – Vice Principal Vernon? Filmspotting commemorates the 30th anniversary of John Hughes' classic THE BREAKFAST CLUB with a Sacred Cow discussion. Plus, the Elite Eight of Filmspotting Madness is revealed, and the guys hit 88 mph in the DeLorean to share their Top 5 Films of 1985.
This episode is brought to you by MUBI.com.
:00-2:41 - Billboard / MUBI
2:41-46:22 - Sacred Cow: "The Breakfast Club"
Simple Minds, "Don't You Forget About Me"
47:30-54:11 - Notes
54:11-1:04:01 - Filmspotting Madness
Cyndi Lauper, "The Goonies 'R' Good Enough"
1:04:51-1:10:59 - Donations / Promo: It's All Tr...2015-03-271h 48
Filmspotting#530: Cinderella / Top 5 Movies About Royalty / FS MadnessAs a director, Kenneth Branagh has done Shakespeare, Mary Shelley and Marvel. But how does he handle Disney? Josh and Adam discuss CINDERELLA with Lily James and Cate Blanchett, and share their Top 5 Movies About Royalty. Plus, the Sweet 16 matchups for Filmspotting Madness are revealed.
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NOTES
MT winner: John Newfry, Chicago
LINKS
- Josh's review of "Cinderella"
- Tasha Robinson's take on "Cinderella"
- Filmspotting Madness: Round 2
- David's Squarespace site
- A.O. Scott's "Ran's" video2015-03-201h 49
Filmspotting#529: Buzzard / Filmspotting Madness / Top 5 Characters on the FringeBill Murray vs. Tilda Swinton... Emma Stone vs. Sam Rockwell... Just a couple of the first-round matchups in Filmspotting Madness, a month-long battle royale to determine Filmspotting Nation’s favorite working actor. Adam and Josh kick off the tournament and share their Top 5: Characters on the Fringe. Plus, a review of BUZZARD, a new indie in which an unruly office temp fights the power while wearing a customized Power Glove.
This episode is brought to you by MUBI.com and Shutterstock (code FILM315).
:00-3:24 - Billboard / Sponsors
3:24-24:38 - Review: "Buzzard"
Colleen Green, "TV"
25:45-28:40 - Shutterstock
28:40-35:10 - Notes
35:10-43...2015-03-131h 50Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit (SVU)SVU #79: 50 Shades of Grey / Joe (2013) / Southern MoviesGet ready for the most hospitable episode of Filmspotting: SVU yet, as Matt and Alison share their streaming recommendations for movies set in the South. Plus, a discussion David Gordon Green's JOE, starring Nicolas Cage and Tye Sheridan, and a bonus review of the much-discussed new film 50 SHADES OF GREY.
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Opening Break
Accidental Love Wild Card The Rewrite
Queue Shots: Southern Movies
The Order of Myths Vernon, Florida The Long, Hot Summer Body Heat
Listeners Choice Review
Joe
Behind the 8-Ball: 3 New Releases
Matt: Jacques Demy on...2015-02-171h 32Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit (SVU)SVU #78: Robot Movies / AutomataWarning! Warning! Danger Will Robinson (and other podcast listeners with different names)! The latest episode of Filmspotting: SVU is all about movies featuring robots. Plus, Matt and Alison (or a pair of incredibly lifelike cyborgs) review AUTOMATA, the indie sci-fi film starring Antonio Banderas.
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Opening Break
The Overnighters Why Don't You Play In Hell? The Voices
Queue Shots: Robot Movies
Hardware Westworld Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines Ghost in the Shell
Listeners Choice Review
Automata
Behind the 8-Ball: 3 New Releases
Matt: Chef / Lawrence of Arabia / Red Hollywood
...2015-02-031h 19Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit (SVU)SVU #75: Best Films of 2014 / The SVUvie AwardsFrom Brooklyn, New York, it's the 3rd Annual SVUvie Awards! While Matt and Alison reveal their top ten movies of 2014, they also continue their annual tradition of handing out eclectic year-end awards on this extra-special – meaning extra-long – year-end blowout episode of Filmspotting: SVU!
Filmspotting: SVU is brought to you by Movies On Demand On Cable.
See the full list of movies mentioned on this episode at filmspottingsvu.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2014-12-231h 49
Filmspotting#506: Top 5 David Lynch Scenes / Eraserhead / Skeleton TwinsIt's Sociopath Week at the Filmspotting Lounge... half off Pabst Blue Ribbons and nitrous oxide chasers! The perfect combo to put you in the proper frame of mind for Josh and Adam's Top 5 David Lynch Scenes. Plus, a discussion of Lynch's creepy 1977 debut ERASERHEAD — just out in a Criterion Collection Blu-Ray — and a review of THE SKELETON TWINS, starring SNL alums Bill Hader and Kristen Wiig.
This episode is presented by Shutterstock (FILM914), Harry's (code FILMSPOTTING) and Varidesk.
0:00-2:56 - Billboard / Shutterstock-Harry's
2:56-27:33 - Blindspotting: "Eraserhead"
Peter Ivers, "In Heaven"
28:02-30:55 - Harry's-Shutterstock
30:55-41:05 - Notes / Massacre Theatre
41:05-52:24 - Revi...2014-09-191h 40Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit (SVU)SVU #66: Southcliffe / Small Town MoviesJust a small town girl, living in a lonely world, listening to the new Filmspotting: SVU, as Matt and Alison recommend some movies set in small towns. Plus, a review of the Netflix miniseries SOUTHCLIFFE from "Martha Marcy May Marlene" director Sean Durkin.
Filmspotting: SVU is brought to you by Movies On Demand On Cable.
Opening Break
Coherence
Locke
Frankie & Alice
Queue Shots: Small Town Movies
Show Me Love
Bernie
Waiting For Guffman
Shadow Of A Doubt
Listeners Choice Review
Southcliffe
Behind the 8-Ball: 3 New Releases
Matt: A Hard Day's Night
Mud
Midnight Run
Alison: You're Next
Nancy, Please
...2014-08-191h 23
Filmspotting#500 Live: Rian Johnson / Top 5 Films of the Filmspotting EraNine years, four months and 20 days in the making... Michael Phillips from the Chicago Tribune, Slate's Dana Stevens and — via Skype from San Francisco — the newly anointed writer/director of STAR WARS VIII, Rian Johnson, join Adam and Josh for this special LIVE edition of Filmspotting recorded at the Music Box Theatre in Chicago on Saturday, July 26.
This episode is presented by Harry's (code FILMSPOTTING).
0:00-2:03 - Billboard / Harry's
1:41-14:19 - Top 5: Films of FS Era
14:19-21:23 - Polls
"My Rifle, My Pony and Me"
22:37-25:17 - Sponsor: Harry's
25:17-35:39 - Massacre Theatre
35:39-54:13 - Interview: Rian Johnson
"Fare Thee Well...2014-08-011h 41
Filmspotting#498: Dawn of the Planet of the Apes / Top 5 Actors of the FutureAre the days of treating franchise reboots as an inferior species of movie no more? Josh and Adam check in on the damned dirty apes of DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES, the sequel to 2011's surprisingly successful — and surprisingly good — Apes restart. Plus, Filmspotting anoints the Top 5 Actors of the Future (2014 class), and Josh's take on Melissa McCarthy's TAMMY.
This episode is presented by Squarespace (FILM) and Audible.
0:00-3:20 - Billboard / Squarespace3:02-31:50 - Review: "Dawn of the..."Bob Schneider, "Hop On The World"32:59-35:36 - Audible35:36-53:28 - Notes / Polls53:28-57:40 - Josh on "Tammy"Bob Schneider, "Unpr...2014-07-111h 40
Filmspotting#493: Maleficent / Top 5 Disney VillainsJosh and The Dissolve’s Tasha Robinson may have to wait until Prince Adam returns in a week or two to lift the curse Tasha just put on this week’s Top 5: Disney Villains. Plus, the hosts weigh in on Angelina Jolie's interpretation of one of those classic Disney villains, MALEFICENT. If the horns fit...
This episode is presented by Squarespace (code FILM) and Harry's (code filmspotting).
0:00-2:58 - Billboard / Harry's
2:58-27:06 - Review: "Maleficent"
"Trust In Me," The Jungle Book
28:05-30:33 - Squarespace
30:33-38:08 - Notes / Massacre Theatre
38:08-50:08 - Top 5: Disney Villains
"Who's Afraid of," Three Little Pigs
50:55-51...2014-06-061h 09Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit (SVU)SVU #61: The Big Chill / Friendship Movies / CannesYou just call out Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit's name, and you know wherever you are, we will be there (assuming you've downloaded the podcast to your smartphone). On the new SVU, Matt and Allison review THE BIG CHILL and recommend some other movies about friendship you can rent or stream at home. Plus, Alison's report on the recent Cannes Film Festival.
Filmspotting: SVU is brought to you by Movies On Demand On Cable.
Opening Break
Tim's Vermeer
Ping Pong Summer
The Pretty One
Queue Shots: Friendship Movies
The Wood
Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid
The Kings Of Summer
...2014-06-021h 29Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit (SVU)SVU #57: Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai / Movie Sword Fights"The way of the Samurai is found in death. Meditation on inevitable death should be performed daily." Also recommended: listening to Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit's review of Jim Jarmusch's GHOST DOG: THE WAY OF THE SAMURAI. Matt and Alison also recommend some of their favorite films and TV shows featuring swords and sword fights that you can rent or stream at home right now.
Filmspotting: SVU is brought to you by Movies On Demand On Cable.
Opening Break
The Invisible Woman
Hateship Loveship
Wolf Creek 2
Queue Shots: Sword Fight Movies
Rob Roy
The Adventures of Robin Hood
Samurai Champloo
...2014-04-091h 11Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit (SVU)SVU #56: Panic Room / Claustrophobic MoviesWe're on lockdown on the new episode of Filmspotting: SVU, as Matt and Alison review PANIC ROOM. Plus, inspired by the David Fincher film, they'll recommend more claustrophobic movies you can rent or stream at home right now — and, if time permits, stab each other in the back with insulin needles.
Filmspotting: SVU is brought to you by Movies On Demand On Cable.
Opening Break
Mistaken For Strangers
Afflicted
Goodbye World
Queue Shots: Claustrophobic Movies
Exam
Devil
Red Eye
Lifeboat
Listeners Choice Review
Panic Room
Behind the 8-Ball: 3 New Releases
Matt: Gattaca
Inside Llewyn Davis
Watch TCM
Alison: Mud
Fr...2014-03-251h 18
Filmspotting#475: 2014 Movie Preview (Pt. 2) / Broken Circle BreakdownBelgium: we have long loved you for your beer; we had no idea you were so into tattoos and bluegrass music. Or so Adam and Josh learned from watching THE BROKEN CIRCLE BREAKDOWN, which recently earned an Oscar nomination for Best Foreign Language Film. Plus, Pt. 2 of Filmspotting's 2014 Movie Preview, focusing on the Top 5 Most Anticipated Performances of the Year aka 'How Many Movies is Michael Fassbender Starring In'.
00-2:17 - Billboard / Donations
1:48-16:32 - Top 5: 2014 Ant. Performances
Beck, "Blue Moon"
17:50-18:20 - Filmspotting: SVU Promo
18:20-26:22 - Massacre Theatre
26:22-41:06 - Polls / Notes
41:06-1:04:47 - Review: "Broken Circle..."
Townes...2014-01-311h 37
FilmspottingFS Revisited: Raiders of the Lost Ark / Top 5 Films of 1981With Josh and Adam off furiously prepping for their Jan. 11 live show, it's time for another Filmspotting Revisited featuring a Sacred Cow discussion of RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK and the Top 5 Films of 1981.
Original air date: Sept. 14, 2012
Filmspotting Revisited
0:00-31:33 - Sacred Cow: "Raiders of the Lost Ark" (w/ Michael Phillips)Music: Sheena Easton, "For Your Eyes Only"32:21-56:05 - Top 5 Films of 1981
MUSIC
Sheena Easton2014-01-131h 14
Filmspotting#472 (Pt. 1): Top 10 Films of 20134 critics, 20 picks, 79 minutes... it must be time for Filmspotting's Top 10 Films of 2013 roundtable with guests Michael Phillips of the Chicago Tribune and Scott Tobias from The Dissolve.
00-1:47 - Billboard / SVU Promo
1:47-35:46 - Picks #10-8
Music: Lucero, "Mud"
36:56-43:28 - Donations
Music: Thomas Newman, "Side Effects"
43:28-50:40 - Massacre Theatre
50:40-54:05 - O'Toole, Fontaine / Notes
54:05-1:17:14 - Picks #7-6
1:17:14-1:19:32 - Close / Outtake
MUSIC
- Scores curated by Sam Smith
NOTES
- MT winner: Erin Perry
LINKS
- Why Spring Breakers is movie of the year
- Let The Fire Burn
PARTNERS
- Fandor.com/Filmspotting
- Backstory2013-12-201h 19
Filmspotting#471: Top 5 2013 Surprises & Disappointments / Out of the FurnaceThe year-end onslaught continues with Filmspotting's 2013 Surprises & Disappointments. Plus, a review of OUT OF THE FURNACE, with Christian Bale and Woody Harrelson... and the five finalists for the coveted Golden Brick Award.
This episode is presented by Squarespace (FILM12).
00-1:40 - Billboard / Squarespace
1:40-22:17 - Review: "Out of the Furnace"
Asthmaboy, "This City Has..."
23:31-25:41 - Sponsor: Squarespace
25:41-34:14 - Massacre Theatre
34:14-48:31 - Polls / 2013 Golden Bricks
Asthmaboy, "Careful Where You..."
49:39-58:37 - Donations
58:37-1:22:57 - Top 5: Surprises & Disappointments
1:22:57-1:26:10 - Close
BONUS CONTENT
- Southern movies feedback
MUSIC
- Asthmaboy
NOTES
- MT winner: Peter Ryan, Somerville, MA
LINKS
...2013-12-131h 26
Filmspotting#463: Gravity / Top 5 Movie ThemesHerrmann, Steiner, Williams, Morricone, Bernstein… musical heavyweights battle for top 5 primacy this week as Filmspotting shares their favorite Movie Themes. Joining Josh and Adam is movie score fanatic Michael Phillips from the Chicago Tribune. Plus, their review of GRAVITY, the acclaimed new sci-fi film from Alfonso Cuarón.
This show is presented by Squarespace (FILM10).
:00-1:41 - Billboard / Squarespace
1:41-28:02 - Review: "Gravity"
Apollo 13, Main Theme
29:11-32:28 - Sponsor: Squarespace
32:28-38:58 - Massacre Theatre
38:58-45:30 - Polls
41:20-1:00:14 - Top 5: Movie Themes
Magnificent Seven, Theme
1:01:24-1:05:54 - Donations / SVU Promo
1:05:54-1:29:57 - Movie Themes cont.
1:29:57-1:33:32 - Close
MUSIC
- Apo...2013-10-111h 33
Filmspotting#462: Chicago Film Fest Preview / I'm a Cyborg, But That's OK / Don JonJosh and Adam preview the Chicago International Film Festival, which begins Oct. 10, by sharing their Top 5 Most Anticipated CIFF Movies. Plus, the third film in Filmspotting's Korean Auteurs Marathon, I'M A CYBORG, BUT THAT'S OK, and Larsen Recommends: DON JON.
This show is presented by Shutterstock (code FILM1013) and Audible.
:00-3:21 - Billboard / Audible
3:21-25:17 - Top 5: Chicago Film Festival Preview
Music: Califone, "Stitches"
26:31-28:54 - Sponsor: Shutterstock
28:54-36:08 - Massacre Theatre
36:08-41:20 - Polls
41:20-46:02 - Larsen Recommends: "Don Jon"
Music: Califone, "Frosted Tips"
47:18-52:09 - Donations
52:09-1:09:12 - Korean #3: "I'm A Cyborg..."
1:09:12-1:12:28 - Close
MUSIC
- Califone
...2013-10-041h 12
Filmspotting#461: Short Term 12 / Top 5 Films of 1993 / Woman on the BeachAdam resists the urge to spend the whole show quoting "Tombstone" as he and Josh share their Top 5 Films of 1993, part of Filmspotting's year-by-year countdown series. Plus, a review of the new indie drama SHORT TERM 12, starring Brie Larson, and the Korean Auteurs Marathon continues with Hong Sang-soo’s WOMAN ON THE BEACH.
:00-1:47 - Billboard / Donations
1:47-21:13 - Review: Short Term 12
Michael Nyman "The Heart Asks..."
21:54-27:51 - Massacre Theatre
27:51-38:43 - Polls / Notes
38:43-58:11 - Woman on the Beach
John Williams "Jurassic Park" (Theme)
59:07-1:04:05 - Donations / SVU Promo
1:04:56-1:41:44 - Top 5: Movies of 1993
1:41:44-1:44:24 - Close
MUSIC
...2013-09-271h 44
Filmspotting#459: 2001: A Space Odyssey / Top 5 Kubrick ScenesOpen the pod bay doors. Michael Phillips fills in for Adam on this week's mission: the Sacred Cow review of 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY. Plus, the Top 5 Stanley Kubrick Scenes.
This show is presented by Shutterstock (code FILM9) and Squarespace (code FILM9).
:00-3:25 - Billboard / Squarespace
3:25-24:57 - Sacred Cow: "2001"
Johann Strauss Jr., "The Blue Danube Waltz"
26:10-27:48 - Sponsor: Shutterstock
27:48-33:30 - Massacre Theatre
33:30-44:05 - Polls / Phillips on TIFF 2013
Beethoven, "Symphony No. 9, mov. 4"
45:12-45:49: Filmspotting: SVU Promo
45:49-1:11:46 - Top 5: Kubrick Scenes
1:11:46-1:17:08 - Close / Outtake / FSJr.
MUSIC
- 2001, A Clockwork Orange
NOTES
- MT winner: Dylan Cashbaugh, Los...2013-09-131h 17
Filmspotting#458: Fall Movie Preview / The Grandmaster / 3-IronJosh and Adam turn their attention to the change of season with their Top 5 Most Anticipated Fall Movies. Plus, a review of the new martial arts biopic THE GRANDMASTER from director Wong Kar-wai, and the first film in Filmspotting's six-part Korean Auteurs Marathon, 2004’s 3-IRON.
:00-1:31 - Billboard / Shutterstock
1:31-20:33 - Review: "The Grandmaster"
Neko Case, "Man"
22:01-23:55 - Sponsor: Shutterstock
23:55-31:45 - Massacre Theatre
31:45-43:17 - Polls/Notes
43:17-1:00:18 - Korean Auteurs #1: 3-Iron
Neko Case, "Night Still Comes"
1:01:57-1:07:04 - Donations
1:07:04-1:26:16 - Top 5: Fall Preview
1:26:16-1:31:05 - Close
MUSIC
- Neko Case
NOTES
- MT winner: Brian McCarthy
LI...2013-09-061h 31
Aspect RadioPodcast: Adam Kempenaar (of Filmspotting) interview!Aspect Radio July 10, 2010 Hosts: Ben Flanagan, Corey Craft Guest: Adam Kempenaar
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CLICK HERE TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD!!!
What a thrill this was to welcome Adam Kempenaar, co-founder and co-host of WBEZ Chicago Public Radio movie show/podcast Filmspotting.
We talk about his terrific show (if you’re a fan of film, it’s ESSENTIAL listening), the summer movie landscape, 3D, INCEPTION and the state of film criticism.
Enjoy!
– Thoughts on Filmspotting (w/ Adam K)
– Summer movies/3D (w/ Adam K)
2010-07-1200 min
Aspect RadioPodcast: Adam Kempenaar (of Filmspotting) interview!Aspect Radio July 10, 2010 Hosts: Ben Flanagan, Corey Craft Guest: Adam Kempenaar
Follow us on TWITTER!!!
CLICK HERE TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD!!!
What a thrill this was to welcome Adam Kempenaar, co-founder and co-host of WBEZ Chicago Public Radio movie show/podcast Filmspotting.
We talk about his terrific show (if you’re a fan of film, it’s ESSENTIAL listening), the summer movie landscape, 3D, INCEPTION and the state of film criticism.
Enjoy!
– Thoughts on Filmspotting (w/ Adam K)
– Summer movies/3D (w/ Adam K)
2010-07-1200 min