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Weekly film podcast/WBEZ radio show from Chicago featuring in-depth reviews, top 5 lists and interviews. Hosted by Adam Kempenaar and Josh Larsen.
Anthony Bourdain, whose early experience working in a restaurant kitchen is chronicled in the new biopic Tony, once singled out Ratatouille as Hollywood’s best depiction of working in a restaurant kitchen, which is all the invitation we need to revisit Brad Bird’s 2007 Pixar classic. So this week, with the help of Vulture critic Roxana Hadadi, we consider how Ratatouille trusts its viewers to accept an audacious premise, and rewards them in emotional payoff; parse the nuances and contradictions of its “anyone can cook” mantra; and lament that its lone female character of consequence falls victim to Trinity Syndrome. And yes, of course this group of critics has some thoughts on Anton Ego and the film’s take on criticism. Then in Feedback, we discuss a short excerpt from a much longer, in-depth analysis we received in response to our O Brother Where Art Thou? episode.
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What can your body tell you about a movie? According to legendary Columbia Pictures chief Harry Cohn, everything.
This week's Movie Racket explores Cohn's infamous rule for separating hits from flops. Joining Michael Phillips is Slate film critic Dana Stevens (Camera Man: Buster Keaton), who helps unpack what that deceptively simple dictum reveals about audiences, critics, attention spans, and streaming culture. Along the way, they cover The Odyssey, Jeanne Dielman, Citizen Kane, and whether laughter, tears, gasps, or simple restlessness can ever be trusted as measures of a film's success.
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For the final film in the Dissident Cinema Marathon, Adam and Josh discuss Jafar Panahi’s formally ingenious 2000 film THE CIRCLE, an unflinching chronicle of Iran’s oppressive treatment of women.
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After a five-year hiatus, Tom Holland’s Peter Parker is back on the big screen with Spider-Man: Brand New Day, this time battling anonymity, a host of nemeses, and some arachnid-related changes. Adam and Josh have a review. Plus thoughts on the new doc Everybody to Kenmure Street and the latest from Pulse and Cloud director Kiyoshi Kurosawa, The Samurai and the Prisoner.
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Intro (00:00:00-00:02:22)
Spider-Man: Brand New Day (00:02:23-00:44:22)
Filmspotting Family (00:44:23-00:48:35)
Everybody to Kenmure Street (00:48:36-01:08:32)
The Samurai and the Prisoner (01:08:33-01:12:39)
Massacre Theatre (01:12:40-01:20:03)
Credits / Releases (01:20:04-01:24:02)
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It's been eight years since Adam and Josh did the Top 5 Superhero-Director Combos (We'd Like To See) and still somehow none of their pitches have been given the green light. Maybe that will change with this Archive edition.
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Chris Klimek presides over a multiversal showdown between two of the most beloved Spider-Man films: Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man 2 and the animated Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
One is a live-action, early-2000s studio blockbuster that crystallized the modern superhero movie — grounded in practical effects, emotional melodrama, and a deeply human Peter Parker torn between responsibility and desire. The other is a radically stylized animated film that reimagines what superhero storytelling can look like, embracing comic book form itself as its visual language.
Arguing for Spider-Man 2 is Matt Singer (Marvel's Spider-Man: From Amazing to Spectacular), who makes the case that Raimi’s film remains the definitive Peter Parker story. Arguing for Spider-Verse is Daisy Rosario, who contends that the film not only updates but expands the Spider-Man mythos.
Which one better captures the essence of Spider-Man — and why does that question remain so difficult to answer? Choose your winner at moviedeathmatch.com.
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With the world’s Spidey sense activated by Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Adam and Josh look back at the webslinger’s first 25 years on screen with their Top 5 Spider-Man Scenes. Yes, even Andrew Garfield gets a little love.
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Intro (00:00:00-00:02:35)
Top 5 Spider-Man Scenes – Pt. 1 (00:02:36-00:43:30)
Family Madness — Round 2 (00:43:31-00:51:22)
Notes / Poll: Best Spidey Movie (00:51:23-01:05:38)
Top 5 Spider-Man Scenes – Pt. 2 (01:05:38-01:36:46)
Credits / Releases (01:36:47-01:40:12)
Links:
“When Mary Jane Kissed Spider-Man” | The Ringer
https://www.theringer.com/2022/05/03/movies/spider-man-kiss-tobey-maguire-kirsten-dunst
"Goodbye to the Lake Street Screening Room" | RogerEbert.com
https://www.rogerebert.com/features/a-home-away-from-home-goodbye-to-the-lake-street-screening-room
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Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey approaches Homer’s epic from a much more literal vantage point than O Brother Where Art Thou, but that doesn’t mean it’s a dutiful, beat-by-beat adaptation. So this week we’re talking through the ways in which Nolan put his personal stamp on one of the most well-known stories in all of literature, from the film’s non-linear structure and preoccupation with time, to the physicality and humanity Nolan brings to this big-screen spectacle about a time of apparent magic. Then in Connections, we look at how these two very different films approach their shared source material, not just in direct character and narrative parallels, but also their interest in the oral tradition and eras coming to an end. Then in Your Next Picture we return to the subject of O Brother ’s music with a recommendation for the 2000 concert film Down From the Mountain.
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Next Pairing: Matt Johnson’s Tony and Brad Bird’s Ratatouille
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Back in 2022, Adam and Josh gave Sam Raimi's Spider-Man the 20th anniversary Sacred Cow treatment.
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Jordan and Matt break format - and Zeus’s Law? - for an Odyssey-themed episode, including thoughts on the new blockbuster film, favorite Christopher Nolan films, and streaming recommendations inspired by the Homeric epic. And then a game, which Jordan dubs "My Big Fat Greek Filmspotting Game."
The Odyssey (00:00:00–00:23:33)
#1 Nolans(00:23:34–00:47:08)
Rec Seg: Odyssey-inspired recommendations (00:47:09–01:04:23)
Game: My Big Fat Greek Filmspotting Game (01:04:24–01:24:05)
New to Streaming / Credits (01:24:05–01:31:47)
Show Notes
Now Streaming on Bazooga - A Filmspotting: SVU Archive https://letterboxd.com/samvanhallgren/list/now-streaming-on-bazooga-a-filmspotting-svu/
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Story analyst Billy Mernit joins Michael Phillips to test one of Hollywood’s most enduring (and slippery) unofficial rules: Howard Hawks’ idea that a good movie is three good scenes and no bad ones.
Mernit, an instructor and writer known as the “guru of rom-com,” brings nearly three decades of reading studio scripts and a working knowledge of how films get evaluated before they ever reach the screen. Together, they dig into what makes a “good scene” in the first place.
Is Hawks’ dictum still useful? Or, like so many Hollywood rules, is it less a law of motion pictures than a reflection of how we choose to remember them?
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Rod and Karen are joined by Pete Dominick to discuss Podjam 3, the importance of community, doing warm-up for TV shows, interviewing authors, growing up funny, racial differences in comedy, political comedy, meeting J-L Cauvin, J-L running for office, hyper vigilance, and some white people news.
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Is Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey a cinematic gift, or is it a Trojan Horse filled with the director’s narrative obsessions? Maybe both. In their review, Adam and Josh talk about the ways Nolan diverges from Homer’s epic tale, and which of the director’s previous films offer the best insight into his latest.
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Considering The Odyssey is one of the most famous and influential stories of all time, there had been relatively few attempts to directly translate Homer’s epic poem to the big screen until Christopher Nolan came along to do it at a blockbuster scale. It’s been more common for filmmakers, such as Joel and Ethan Coen, to use it as the loose framework for a flawed hero’s journey home, such as the one undertaken by Ulysses Everett McGill in O Brother, Where Art Thou?, a Depression-era musical comedy that maps on to Homer’s version only in the broadest of strokes. But revisiting O Brother through the lens of its stated source material, as we’re doing this week, is a revealing lesson in the malleability of adaptation, as well as the Coens’ ability to make even one of the most familiar tales in all of storytelling uniquely theirs. Then in Feedback, we finally break our silence on the indie-horror phenomenon that is Obsession.
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As part of 2020’s Christopher Nolan Oeuvre-view, Adam and Josh revisited The Prestige (2006), which – alongside his current The Odyssey – is among the rare Nolans adapted from existing material.
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Matt and Jordan give Hulu’s new multiverse revenge thriller Redux Redux a spin, crediting Kevin and Matthew McManus’s film for its low-budget stylishness and its central performance (by another McManus, sister Michaela). Then some Redux-inspired streaming recommendations, answers to a listener request for off-the-grid heist movies, and a game (“Multi-Box Letter-Verse”) hosted by Producer Sam.
Intro / The Odyssey (00:00:00–00:11:36)
Redux Redux (0:11:37–00:28:27)
Rec Seg (00:28:28–00:45:35)
Listener Request Recs: Off-the-Grid Heist Movies (00:45:36–01:02:42)
Game: Multi-box Letter-verse (01:02:43–01:29:32)
New to Streaming / Credits (01:29:33–01:38:12)
Show Notes
Now Streaming on Bazooga - A Filmspotting: SVU Archive https://letterboxd.com/samvanhallgren/list/now-streaming-on-bazooga-a-filmspotting-svu/
Pre-Order Matt's book "Funny Business: The Old-School Wedding Crashers and Knocked-Up Virgins Who Changed Comedy Forever" (Coming October 6th): https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/790241/funny-business-by-matt-singer/
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Film critic Amy Nicholson joins host Michael Phillips to test a set of unofficial Hollywood axioms: Preston Sturges’ 11 Rules for Box Office Appeal.
Written (or so the story goes) in the early 1940s, the list is equal parts joke and provocation, a series of blunt, sometimes baffling claims about what makes movies work. But taken together, the rules point toward something more coherent: a theory of cinema built on movement, rhythm, and the constant opening of possibilities.
Amy and Michael dig into what still holds up and what these rules reveal about the way comedy — and movies — create momentum. Is Sturges simply being playful? Or is there real wisdom hiding inside the punchlines?
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The Dissident Cinema Marathon continues with Marcel Ophuls’s towering 1969 documentary The Sorrow and the Pity, which challenged the so-called “Gaullist myth” that the French people had largely resisted Nazi occupation.
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Adam and Josh take stock of the movie year with their Top 5 Films of 2026 (So Far), making picks that reflect the strength of of the year’s genre offerings, comedies, and intimate dramas. Plus: Massacre Theatre, and Best of ‘26 poll results.
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Intro (00:00:00-00:03:03)
Top 5 of 2026 (00:03:04-00:32:36)
Filmspotting Family: ‘20s/’30s Madness (00:32:37-00:40:52)
Poll: Best of ‘26 (So Far) (00:40:53-00:49:36)
Top 5 of 2026, cont.(00:49:37-01:17:26)
RIP Sam Neill / Massacre Theatre (01:17:27-01:26:54)
Credits / Releases (01:26:55-01:28:56)
Links:
Alison Willmore on Blue Heron | Vulture
https://www.vulture.com/article/review-the-masterful-blue-heron-uses-cinema-as-a-sance.html
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A good chunk of Supergirl’s DNA can be traced back to True Grit by way of the comics miniseries the film is adapting, which is why we paired it with Joel and Ethan Coen’s 2010 version of that story. But as our discussion of Craig Gillespie’s new entry in James Gunn’s revamped DC Universe details, Supergirl often feels less indebted to its space-western source material than to several other superhero films that preceded it, including some of Gunn’s. That makes it tough to balance a film we all consider okay-at-best against a stone-cold Coens classic, but we attempt to anyway in Connections as we consider these two films’ shared interest in vengeance, western tropes, and really, really bad guys with murky motivations. Then in Your Next Picture Show, we honorTrue Grit’s star-making performance with a recommendation for another Hailee Steinfeld film that’s a favorite of this podcast, The Edge of Seventeen.
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Next Pairing: Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey and The Coen Brothers’ (yes, again) O Brother, Where Art Thou?
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For this week's Archive episode, we go back to 2014 for the Top 5 Movie Tattoos (That We'd Get). The "we" being Adam and Josh. 16 years later... no tats yet. But they're sticking by (most) of their picks.
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Matt and Jordan deep-dive into the free, ad-supported streaming platform Tubi. They evaluate the platform across five distinct categories: library; playback/interface; reliability; originals; and price. Plus, recommended titles to watch on Tubi, and a recommendations for a listener who is looking for a hangout comedy like semi-obscure 2005 comedy. And Producer Sam hosts this week’s game: Tubi or Not Tubi.
The State of Streaming: Tubi (00:00:00–00:49:36)
Rec Seg: Watch on Tubi (00:49:37–01:01:23)
Listener Request Recs: Hangout Comedies (01:01:24–01:17:23)
Game: Tubi or Not Tubi (01:17:24–01:38:35)
New to Streaming / Credits (01:38:36–01:45:49)
Show Notes
Now Streaming on Bazooga - A Filmspotting: SVU Archive https://letterboxd.com/samvanhallgren/list/now-streaming-on-bazooga-a-filmspotting-svu/
Pre-Order Matt's book "Funny Business: The Old-School Wedding Crashers and Knocked-Up Virgins Who Changed Comedy Forever" (Coming October 6th): https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/790241/funny-business-by-matt-singer/
Alissa Quart’s “Hyperlink Cinema” in Film Forum
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/549355e2e4b0a309c8cef596/t/556ca8c0e4b0ca905b2d74ef/1433184448821/QuartonHyperlink%281%29.pdf
Hyperlink Cinema, a Letterboxd List
https://letterboxd.com/sc_elly/list/hyperlink-films/
Handmade Films, a Letterboxd List
https://letterboxd.com/studio/handmade-films/
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Welcome to The Movie Racket, a new Filmspotting production hosted by Michael Phillips.
Each week, we’ll test a so-called "law" of cinema — a bit of received wisdom about how movies work, or don’t. For our debut episode, actor Michael Shannon joins the show to examine a provocative claim from François Truffaut: that every film about war ends up being pro-war.
Is it true that a movie about combat, survival, and heroism can never escape the pull of spectacle and the way cinema inevitably renders violence compelling? Shannon reflects on that inherent tension and revisits his experience working on Michael Bay’s Pearl Harbor, a film that presents this question of representation head-on.
So: was Truffaut right? Or does cinema allow for something more complicated than a binary verdict? Join the conversation at movieracket@filmspotting.net.
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Adam and Josh celebrate Fargo's 30th anniversary with a Pantheon Project review (the show’s longest ever) of the Coen Brothers' career-altering 1996 film. Plus, Olivia Wilde's The Invite, David Wain's Gail Daughtry's Celebrity Sex Pass, and listeners choose the best pair of '90s blockbusters.
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Intro (00:00:00-00:03:33)
Fargo at 30 (00:03:34-01:16:58)
Filmspotting Family (01:16:59-01:21:34)
The Invite (01:21:35-01:25:46)
Gail Daughtry’s Celebrity Sex Pass (01:25:47-01:33:56)
Polls (01:33:57-01:41:34)
Credits / Releases (01:41:35-01:44:08)
Links:
-Josh’s Fargo Video Essay
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This week's archive episode is Adam and Josh's 2018 Sacred Cow review of the Coen Brothers' period gangster film Miller's Crossing.
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Matt and Jordan review Netflix’s new comedy Little Brother, which stars Eric Andre as a chaos agent who disrupts the life of a tightly wound real estate agent played by John Cena. Hijinx, nudity, and parabolas of urine ensue. Then, in Rec Seg, they offer some related streaming titles, including a musical dramedy about brothers and a classic '70s comedy. Plus, in reply to a listener streaming request, a pair of international films from the early '60s, and Producer Sam hosts a John Cena-inspired round of trivia.
Intro, Little Brother (00:00:00–00:24:16)
Rec Seg: Little Brother-Inspired Streaming Recs (00:24:17–00:39:27)
Listener Request Recs for an Artsy Down Under Movie Club (00:39:28–01:00:06)
Trivia: So You’ve Cen-a Lotta Movies, Have You? (01:00:07–01:24:51)
New to Streaming / Credits (01:24:52–01:32:35)
Show Notes
Now Streaming on Bazooga - A Filmspotting: SVU Archive https://letterboxd.com/samvanhallgren/list/now-streaming-on-bazooga-a-filmspotting-svu/
Pre-Order Matt's book "Funny Business: The Old-School Wedding Crashers and Knocked-Up Virgins Who Changed Comedy Forever" (Coming October 6th): https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/790241/funny-business-by-matt-singer/
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The new Supergirl isn’t an outright adaptation of the comic-book miniseries Woman of Tomorrow, but it retains enough of its shape that it evokes that comic’s own source of inspiration, True Grit. Either of the two film adaptations of Charles Portis’ 1968 Western novel about a young girl enlisting a reluctant, drunken hero to help her enact revenge would have provided plenty of connections to Supergirl, but we opted for Joel and Ethan Coen’s 2010 version starring Hailee Steinfeld and Jeff Bridges. So this week we’re discussing what distinguishes True Grit as both a Coens movie and a Western, the film’s overlapping notions of vengeance and justice, and how it utilizes two frequently abused elements — sincerity and voiceover narration — sparingly and effectively. Then in Feedback, we respond to a listener’s misgivings about accepting Disclosure Day’s premise at a time when conspiracy theories don’t feel as harmless as they once did.
Please share your thoughts about True Grit, Supergirl, or anything else in the world of film, by sending an email or voice memo to comments@nextpictureshow.net, or leaving a short voicemail at (773) 234-9730.
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Welcome to the sophomore installment of Movie Death Match. Host Chris Klimek presides as two Christopher Nolan films go head to head in anticipation of The Odyssey. Arguing for Inception is Bilge Ebiri (Vulture), while Abigail James (@popculturescientist) advocates for Interstellar.
Which film offers the more emotionally resonant lead performance and better captures Nolan’s vision of time — its dilation and psychological weight? Vote now at moviedeathmatch.com.
Intro (00:00:00-00:12:22)
Opening Statements (00:12:23-00:23:21)
In Their Time (00:23:22-00:48:11)
In Our Time (00:48:12-01:07:36)
For All Time (01:07:37-01:22:20)
The Verdict / Close (01:22:21-01:29:45)
LINKS – ABI
-The biggest plot hole in Interstellar?
-Can We Escape Gravity? | Interstellar’s Biggest Lie Explained
LINKS – BILGE
-The Hidden ‘Inception’ Within Inception
-When to hit the Bathroom During Inception
-Six New Things We Learned From the Inception Blu-ray
-How Many Times Each Inception Character Dies
-You Can Hate Inception All You Want
LINKS – CHRIS
-'Interstellar': Stunning And Bold, With Lots Of Corn | NPR, Nov. 6, 2014)
-Interstellar’s Scientific Fact-Checker | Air & Space / Smithsonian, Nov. 13, 2014)
-Wartime Terror And Valor Thread Together In Nolan's Gripping 'Dunkirk' | NPR, July 20, 2017)
-A Degree Absolute! | An Entire Podcast Series About The Prisoner, the cult British spy-fi series Nolan has periodically threatened to adapt for the [very] big screen.)
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Adam and Josh celebrate the holiday weekend with a "Blind Cow" review of Independence Day, the #1 movie at the box office back in '96. Thirty summers after its release, Adam catches up with Roland Emmerich's alien-invasion spectacle, and Josh (originally a fan) sees if it holds up.
Plus, a summer-themed edition of Massacre Theatre and a recap of last weekend's 2nd annual Filmspotting Fest, which featured appearances from Trey Edward Schultz (Krisha), Marguerite Moreau (Wet Hot American Summer), Agnés Varda biographer Carrie Rickey, and Michael Phillips.
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Intro (00:00:00-00:02:06)
Independence Day at 30 (00:02:07-00:52:41)
Filmspotting Family (00:52:42-00:56:03)
Filmspotting Fest II: Recap (00:56:04-01:08:26)
Notes(01:08:27-01:14:07)
Massacre Theatre (01:14:08-01:21:34)
Credits / Releases (01:21:35-01:25:07)
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As part of their 2020 Christopher Nolan "Oeuvre-view," Adam and Josh revisited 2014's Interstellar, a film they'd split on six years earlier.
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Matt and Jordan check out Julian Schnabel’s In The Hand of Dante, a rare midsummer Netflix prestige picture with a stacked cast that includes Oscar Isaac, Al Pacino, Gerard Butler, John Malkovich, Jason Momoa, and Martin Scorsese as a bearded medieval sage. Despite the talent and the reliably gorgeous cinematography, Schnabel’s film might be the worst thing Matt and Jordan have had to endure through the show’s first 12 episodes. Also on the show, some Dante-inspired streaming recommendations and guidance for a listener who shares little in common (movie-wise) with his spouse. Plus the debut of “What’s In A Name,” a new movie trivia game. (#012)
Intro, In The Hand of Dante (00:00:00–00:34:55)
Rec Seg (00:34:56–00:50:32)
Listener Request Recommendations (00:50:33–01:06:44)
Trivia: What’s In A Name (01:06:45–01:22:34)
New to Streaming / Credits (01:22:35–01:31:14)
Show Notes
-Now Streaming on Bazooga - A Filmspotting: SVU Archive
https://letterboxd.com/samvanhallgren/list/now-streaming-on-bazooga-a-filmspotting-svu/
-The Starlog Podcast hosted by Jordan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwWNy9zLV0k
-Pre-Order Matt's book "Funny Business: The Old-School Wedding Crashers and Knocked-Up Virgins Who Changed Comedy Forever" (Coming Oct. 6):
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/790241/funny-business-by-matt-singer/
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Is Toy Story 5 an inspired reorienting of the venerable Pixar franchise, or a tired rehash? Adam and Josh offer differing takes. Plus, Adam reviews Michael Sarnoski's bleak but intriguing The Death of Robin Hood, Josh recommends Mark Jenkin’s Rose of Nevada, an avant-garde ghost story set in a UK fishing village, and an "evil genius" ‘90s blockbuster poll question.
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Intro (00:00:00-00:05:44)
Toy Story 5 (00:05:45-00:37:28)
Filmspotting Family (00:37:29-00:43:14)
Polls(00:43:15-00:57:35)
The Death of Robin Hood (00:57:36-01:22:25)
Rose of Nevada (00:57:36-01:22:25)
Credits / Releases (01:22:26-01:25:35)
Links:
-Filmspotting Fest II: June 27-28, 2026
https://www.filmspottingfest.com
-Movie Death Match Podcast: Close Encounters vs. E.T.
https://www.filmspotting.net/episodes
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When the fourth Toy Story installment came to theaters in the summer of 2019, Adam invited the Blank Check podcast's Griffin Newman to join him for the Top 5 Toy Story Scenes.
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Matt and Jordan review Netflix’s generically titled but surprisingly witty Office Romance. Co-written by and starring Brett Goldstein alongside JLo, the workplace rom-com rises just above the streaming giant’s usual output by delivering actual jokes, real talent, and a surprising level of NSFW content. Plus, some deep-cut streaming recommendations, this week’s streaming releases, and a new game courtesy of Matt called “Portmanteau to Toe.” (Ep. #177)
Intro, Office Romance (00:00:00–00:29:37)
Streaming Recommendations (00:29:38–00:43:53)
Personalized Recs (00:43:54–01:00:33)
Game: Portmanteau To Toe (01:00:34–01:15:41)
New to Streaming / Credits (01:15:42–01:26:30)
Show Notes
Now Streaming on Bazooga - A Filmspotting: SVU Archive https://letterboxd.com/samvanhallgren/list/now-streaming-on-bazooga-a-filmspotting-svu/
Pre-Order Matt's book "Funny Business: The Old-School Wedding Crashers and Knocked-Up Virgins Who Changed Comedy Forever" (Coming October 6th): https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/790241/funny-business-by-matt-singer/
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Adam and Josh review Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day, praising star Emily Blunt and the impeccably staged action while questioning whether Spielberg and screenwriter David Koepp’s spiritual sequel to Close Encounters of the Third Kind captures the same sense of wonder. Then, Adam (finally) reviews the hit live-action/CGI hybrid The Sheep Detectives, plus Massacre Theatre.
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Intro (00:00:00-00:01:50)
Disclosure Day (00:01:51-00:45:09)
Filmspotting Family (00:45:10-00:51:34)
The Sheep Detectives (00:51:35-00:57:35)
Notes (00:57:36-00:59:40)
Massacre Theatre (00:59:41-01:03:32)
Credits / Releases (01:03:33-01:05:53)
Links:
-Filmspotting Fest II: June 27-28, 2026
https://www.filmspottingfest.com
-Movie Death Match Podcast: Close Encounters vs. E.T.
https://www.filmspotting.net/episodes
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In 2020, Adam and Josh used the 45th anniversary of Jaws to Power Rank the Spielberg Decades — from the Close Encounters ’70s to the Lincoln 2010s. With the release of Disclosure Day, the question now is whether it’s already time to do it again and include the 2020s.
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Matt and Jordan review HBO’s Sundance acquisition Miss You Love You. And while Jordan finds it to be a handsome, moving, and well-acted "filmed play", Matt finds too modest and predictable.
For Rec Seg, Matt revisits the grueling, ice-cold dread of corporate culture with a 2019 workplace thriller, while Jordan counters with a classic 1982 Sidney Lumet thriller packed with more twists, turns -- and smooches!
Finally, Jordan takes the reins as Dungeon Master for a game called On a Wing and a Prayer.
Chapters / Timecodes
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Intro (00:00:00–00:7:27)
Miss You Love You (00:7:28–00:26:54)
Rec Seg!: (00:26:55–00:43:49)
Personalized Recs (00:43:50–01:04:34)
Game: On a Wing and a Prayer (01:04:35–01:23:04)
Wrap-Up & Credits (01:23:05–01:35:02)
Show Notes
Now Streaming on Bazooga - A Filmspotting: SVU Archive https://letterboxd.com/samvanhallgren/list/now-streaming-on-bazooga-a-filmspotting-svu/
Matt's appearances on our sister podcast, The Next Picture Show, discussing Shogun Assassin and The Mandalorian and Grogu.
https://www.filmspotting.net/nextpictureshow
Pre-Order Matt's book "Funny Business: The Old-School Wedding Crashers and Knocked-Up Virgins Who Changed Comedy Forever" (Coming October 6th): https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/790241/funny-business-by-matt-singer/
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Adam and Josh reach a definitive milestone in Filmspotting’s Dissident Cinema Marathon with Costa-Gavras’s Oscar-winning 1969 masterpiece, Z. A thinly veiled account of a political assassination and subsequent government cover-up in Greece, the film stands as a foundational text for the modern paranoid thriller.
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Adam and Josh catch up with the summer's surprise hit Obsession, the “monkey’s paw” update from YouTube creator turned first-time feature-director Curry Barker. Then, it’s John Carney’s Power Ballad, with Paul Rudd as a down-on-his-luck wedding singer who has a chance encounter with a former boy band star played by Nick Jonas. Plus, poll results and listener feedback on Rudd's best supporting roles.
Intro (00:00:00-00:01:57)
Obsession (00:01:58-00:41:33)
Filmspotting Family (00:41:34-00:47:17)
Notes / New Poll (00:47:18-00:55:42)
Poll Results: Paul Rudd (00:55:43-01:01:34)
Power Ballad (01:01:35-01:22:38)
Credits / Releases (01:22:39-01:25:15)
Links:
-Filmspotting Fest II: June 27-28, 2026
https://www.filmspottingfest.com
-Movie Death Match Podcast: Close Encounters vs. E.T.
https://www.filmspotting.net/episodes
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From amps cranked up to eleven, to the sweet, soulful harmonies of a dynamic rhythm and blues revival, Adam and Josh count down their Top 5 (Fictional) Movie Bands.
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Matt and Jordan review Netflix's massive true crime tabloid horror hit, The Crash, a direct-to-streaming look at the tragic Mackenzie Sherilla case. Jordan walks away feeling like he needs a shower for his soul, while Matt thanks his lucky stars that social media didn't exist when he was a youngster.
For Rec Seg, Matt challenges the "drek" of the true crime genre by recommending an Oscar-nominated Netflix doc and Jordan counters with a 2018 indie drama that offers a nuanced take on the endless scroll.
Listener requests yield recommendations for a 1945 "hardcore British" romance and 2012 Sundance indie featuring an ex-con who hangs out with a robot.
Finally, Producer Sam steps in to host a true crime-inspired game called If You Can't Do the Time, Don't Watch the True Crime (on Amazon Prime). Plus, dabbing, dad jokes, and brief thoughts on box office phenomenons Backrooms and Obsession, and Masters of the Universe. (Ep. #175)
Chapters / Timecodes
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Backrooms, Obsession, Masters of the Universe (00:00:00–00:7:45)
The Crash (00:7:46–00:24:14)
Rec Seg!: Good True Crime, Online Teens (00:24:15–00:40:11)
Personalized Recs: British Romance, Sundance Dramedy (00:40:11–01:05:31)
Game: If You Can’t Do The Time… (01:05:32–01:20:34)
New to Streaming / Credits (01:20:35–01:29:18)
Show Notes
Now Streaming on Bazooga - A Filmspotting: SVU Archive https://letterboxd.com/samvanhallgren/list/now-streaming-on-bazooga-a-filmspotting-svu/
Matt's appearances on our sister podcast, The Next Picture Show, discussing Shogun Assassin and The Mandalorian and Grogu.
https://www.filmspotting.net/nextpictureshow
Pre-Order Matt's book "Funny Business: The Old-School Wedding Crashers and Knocked-Up Virgins Who Changed Comedy Forever" (Coming October 6th): https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/790241/funny-business-by-matt-singer/
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Adam and Josh continue Filmspotting’s Dissident Cinema Marathon with Akira Kurosawa’s 1946 drama No Regrets for Our Youth. Released in the immediate aftermath of WWII, the film stands out as a blatantly political entry in Kurosawa's catalog — and notably, his only film featuring a sole female protagonist.
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Adam and Josh step into the uncanny world of eerie, empty spaces to ask whether 2026 is the year of liminal horror. First up: YouTube curiosity turned box office phenom Backrooms. Then, Exit 8, an inspired video game adaptation from Japan that’s equal parts Groundhog Day and The Shining. Plus, Massacre Theatre.
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Intro (00:00:00-00:01:55)
Backrooms: (00:01:56-00:30:36)
Backrooms: Spoiler Talk (00:30:37-00:40:11)
Filmspotting Family (00:40:12-00:47:22)
Exit 8 (00:47:23-01:00:26)
Filmspotting Fest II / Poll (01:00:27-01:05:22)
Massacre Theatre (01:05:23-01:11:55)
Credits/Releases (01:11:56-01:15:44)
Links:
-Filmspotting Fest II: June 27-28, 2026 https://www.filmspottingfest.com
-Movie Deathmatch Podcast: Close Encounters vs. E.T. https://www.filmspotting.net/episodes
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From the manic, diaper-stealing chaos of the American Southwest, to the timeless charm of a classic fairy tale, Adam and Josh count down their Top 5 Films of 1987.
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Matt and Jordan review Prime Video’s Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War, a straight-to-streaming title they are branding "movie Toferky." For Rec Seg, the duo finds comfort in the Paramount Plus vaults, with Jordan revisiting the Tom Clancy masterpiece that started it all, and Matt countering with a series sequel featuring Harrison Ford's bookworm Boy Scout desk-jockey.
Then, a personalized recommendation request from listener Patrick sparks a highly volatile intra-pod war. While Jordan goes with a ‘70s screwball classic, Matt goes full "Muppet Radical" with his recommendation for a late-period Muppet movie over the Jim Henson-produced originals.
Finally, Producer Sam hosts a trivia game called The Sum of All Jack Ryans, which ignites a flurry of deep pulls, culminating with a classic Jordan anecdote featuring Star Trek's Gates McFadden desperately trying to escape a cruise ship at the outbreak of the pandemic. (Ep. #174)
Intro, Jack Ryan: Ghost War Review (00:00:00–00:34:37)
Rec Seg! (00:34:38–00:52:31)
Personalized Recs (Theater Kids, Streisand, & Muppet Radicals) (00:52:32–01:10:44)
Game: The Sum of All Jack Ryans (01:10:45–01:32:36)
New to Streaming / Credits (01:32:37–01:43:14)
Show Notes
Now Streaming on Bazooga - A Filmspotting: SVU Archive https://letterboxd.com/samvanhallgren/list/now-streaming-on-bazooga-a-filmspotting-svu/
Matt's appearances on our sister podcast, The Next Picture Show, discussing Shogun Assassin and The Mandalorian and Grogu.
https://www.filmspotting.net/nextpictureshow
Check out Jordan's guest spot on Keith Phipps' sci-fi podcast The Laser Age discussing the killer-bunny classic Night of the Lepus
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-laser-age-285296395/
Pre-Order Matt's book "Funny Business: The Old-School Wedding Crashers and Knocked-Up Virgins Who Changed Comedy Forever" (Coming October 6th): https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/790241/funny-business-by-matt-singer/
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In anticipation of Disclosure Day, Steven Spielberg’s two most beloved alien films face off in the inaugural Filmspotting Movie Death Match. Representing Close Encounters of the Third Kind is Dr. Margaret A. Weitekamp, Chair of Space History at the National Air and Space Museum. Making the case for E.T. the Extra‑Terrestrial is longtime critic and author Jen Chaney. Host Chris Klimek presides.
Which film better captures Spielberg’s vision of alien contact — and his ideas about the nuclear family? Vote at moviedeathmatch.com.
Movie Death Match is a new Filmspotting podcast that determines which one of a pair of linked movies — each championed by a passionate and highly credentialed advocate — shall be preserved in perpetuity, and which one shall be lost to history. Through opening statements, formal debate rounds, and closing arguments, a single cinematic judge renders an irreversible verdict. One movie survives. One is erased. Listeners may disagree — but there are no appeals.
Intro & Meeting the Advocates (00:00:00-00:04:40)
The Matchup (00:04:41-00:06:21)
Opening Statements (00:06:22-00:10:26)
Rd. 1: The Movies in Their Time (00:10:27-00:28:49)
Rd. 2: The Movies in Our Time (00:28:50-00:45:39)
Rd. 3: The Movies for All Time (00:45:40-01:01:57)
Closing Arguments & The Verdict (01:01:58-01:04:22)
Credits (01:04:23-01:08:40)
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More From Margaret Weitekamp
-Space Craze: America’s Enduring Fascination with Real and Imagined Spaceflight
-Right Stuff, Wrong Sex: America's First Women in Space Program
More From Jen Chaney
-On E.T. and Why the Spielberg Classic Endures
-As If! The Oral History of Clueless, As Told by Amy Heckerling, the Cast, and the Crew
-Instagram | Bluesky
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Vulture critic Roxana Hadadi joins Adam to break down the first theatrical Star Wars feature in eight years, The Mandalorian and Grogu. They discuss whether its wall-to-wall action reveals true character, how the helmet creates a literal performance straitjacket, and if the film works for anyone walking into the theater without three seasons of television homework. Then, they pivot to a very different kind of crew in Boots Riley’s politically uncompromising sophomore feature I Love Boosters.
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Intro (00:00:00-00:02:11)
The Mandalorian and Grogu (00:02:11-00:35:33)
Filmspotting Family (00:35:34-00:41:54)
Poll: Paul Rudd's MVP Supporting Role (00:41:55-00:49:05)
'20s/'30s Madness, Filmspotting Fest II (00:49:06-00:54:52)
I Love Boosters (00:54:53-01:27:53)
New Releases / Outro (01:27:53-01:34:43)
Links:
-Roxana Hadadi at Vulture
https://www.vulture.com/author/roxana-hadadi/
-Matt Singer’s review of The Mandalorian and Grogu
https://screencrush.com/mandalorian-and-grogu-review/
-Filmspotting Fest II: June 27-28, 2026
https://www.filmspottingfest.com
-Roxana on the ending of I Love Boosters
https://www.vulture.com/article/i-love-boosters-ending-and-skins-explained.html
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From the suffocating tension of open-ocean survival and alcohol-fueled marital warfare, to the isolated terrors of demonic cabins and haunted bedrooms, Adam and Josh break down their Top 5 Single Location Movies.
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Matt and Jordan punch their tickets to an alternate reality to review Ladies First, the new Netflix comedy starring Sacha Baron Cohen and Rosamund Pike. They break down the film's (mostly good!) relentless barrage of gags, its terrifyingly plausible marketing pitches, and whether it successfully navigates the edgy tightrope of workplace comedy.
But before they talk Ladies First, they have to talk about leaving the couch. Matt recounts his mind-bending, leaf-in-the-face trip to the Las Vegas Sphere watching The Wizard of Oz, while Jordan counters with an equally dramatic story about his allergy-inflicted screening ofThe Mandalorian and Grogu at his local AMC.
For Rec Seg!, the multiversal madness continues as the duo pairs Ladies First with Jet Li martial arts mayhem and surrealist cinema from Fellini. Plus, a listener writes in looking for a sleek, under-the-radar romantic thriller, prompting two very different caper recommendations. Finally, Producer Sam takes over the board as "Dungeon Master" to premier a brand-new, slow-teasing visual trivia game called Strip Poster. (Ep. #173)
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Intro, Wizard of Oz at Sphere, The Mandalorian & Grogu (00:00:00–00:15:05)
Ladies First (00:15:06–00:35:26)
Rec Seg! (00:35:27–00:50:23)
Personalized Recs (00:50:24–01:02:16)
Game (01:02:17–01:16:36)
New to Streaming / Credits(01:16:37–01:29:00)
Notes:
Matt on “The Wizard of Oz” at Sphere
https://screencrush.com/wizard-of-oz-sphere-review/
Now Streaming on Bazooga - A Filmspotting: SVU Archive
https://letterboxd.com/samvanhallgren/list/now-streaming-on-bazooga-a-filmspotting-svu/
Matt's book "Funny Business: The Old-School Wedding Crashers and Knocked-Up Virgins Who Changed Comedy Forever" comes to bookstores everywhere on October 6th. Pre-Order now! https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/790241/funny-business-by-matt-singer/
The Flop House Podcast: “The One”
https://www.flophousepodcast.com/2025/11/episode-467-the-one-with-michael-shanks/
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Adam sits down with legendary actor Tony Leung (In the Mood for Love, Chungking Express) to discuss his brilliant career and his new starring role in Ildiko Enyedi’s Silent Friend. Then Adam and Josh share their thoughts on the meditative multi-era drama itself, followed by reviews of Alberto Vasquez’s Spanish animated feature Decorado and Olivier Assayas's The Wizard of the Kremlin, which features Jude Law's terrifyingly charismatic portrayal of Vladimir Putin. Plus, Massacre Theatre!
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Intro (00:00:00-00:04:34)
Interview: Tony Leung (00:04:35-00:18:33)
Filmspotting Family (00:18:34-00:23:59)
Silent Friend (00:24:00-00:48:25)
Decorado (00:48:26-01:02:23)
The Wizard of the Kremlin (01:02:24-01:10:40)
Massacre Theater (01:10:41- 01:19:31)
Credits/New Releases (01:19:32- 01:23:48)
Note:
-Gary Jules, of course, performs a cover of Tears for Fears' “Mad World” in Donnie Darko.
Links:
-Filmspotting Fest II: June 27-28, 2026
https://www.filmspottingfest.com
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From the timeless, unadorned perfection of early cinematic icons to the textured, battle-tested tactical gear of modern blockbusters, Adam and Josh (and some special guests) share their Top 5 Superhero Costumes and explore what makes a costume truly legendary.
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In the first installment of a semi-regular series, Matt and Jordan take a break from reviewing a single film in order to interrogate an entire streaming platform: the industry juggernaut, Netflix. They dissect it across five crucial categories—library size, playback interface, reliability, originals, and price. The goal? Nothing less than determining the greatest service of all time.
Then for Rec Seg, Jordan attempts to track down a forgotten, star-studded 2020 musical drama buried deep in the Netflix sub-basement, while Matt stakes a claim for Adam Sandler's finest 2020s streaming achievement. Plus, they answer a listener mailbag question with two exceptional, music-centric recommendations currently streaming on Mubi.
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Intro (00:00:00-00:02:23)
The State of Streaming: Netflix (00:02:24-00:43:09)
Rec Seg! (00:43:09-00:57:30)
Personalized Recs: Music Movies on MUBI (00:57:31-01:08:25)
Game: Netflix Capacitor (01:08:26-01:16:13)
New to Streaming / Credits (01:16:14-01:23:09)
Notes:
Now Streaming on Bazooga - A Filmspotting: SVU Archive
https://letterboxd.com/samvanhallgren/list/now-streaming-on-bazooga-a-filmspotting-svu/
Matt's book "Funny Business: The Old-School Wedding Crashers and Knocked-Up Virgins Who Changed Comedy Forever" comes to bookstores everywhere in October. Pre-Order now!
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/790241/funny-business-by-matt-singer/
Jordan at Foreign Policy Magazine
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Matt at ScreenCrush
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15 years after its release, Adam and Josh return to the 1950s Waco of Terrence Malick’s The Tree of Life. They discuss Malick’s bold attempt to voice the divine, mapping the books of Job and Genesis onto his narrative, and his attempt to reconcile the beauty of creation with the reality of suffering. Plus, details about Filmspotting Fest II: 68 Weeks Later, and a new poll that attempts to gauge listeners' enthusiasm for the upcoming Mandalorian and Grogu.
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Intro (00:00:00-00:03:32)
The Tree of Life at 15 (00:03:33-00:55:50)
Filmspotting Family (00:55:51-01:00:07)
Next Week / Cannes Film Festival (01:00:08-01:04:44)
Polls (01:38:17-01:13:15)
Credits / New Releases (01:13:16-01:17:20)
Correction:
-Adam actually saw The Thin Red Line upon its release in 1998, making it his first Malick. The New World, then, was the first Malick he got.
Links:
-Filmspotting Fest II: June 26-27, 2026
https://www.filmspotting.net/filmspotting-fest
-Jake Cole on The Tree of Life
https://letterboxd.com/jakepcole/film/the-tree-of-life-2011/
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https://www.festival-cannes.com/en/
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Adam and Josh review Sophy Romvari’s debut feature Blue Heron, a semi-autobiographical "memory piece" that follows a Hungarian immigrant family on Vancouver Island in the late 1990s. They discuss Romvari’s distinct "observational elegance," the film’s striking meta-elements, and how it stacks up against other recent memory-focused masterworks like Aftersun. Plus, a look at why this is already a frontrunner for the 2026 Golden Brick.
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From the outlaw poetry of Badlands to the cosmic spirituality of The Tree of Life, this week's Archive episode has Adam and Josh counting down the five most indelible moments from one of cinema's most elusive auteurs. Expect plenty of hushed voiceovers and magic-hour cinematography.
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This week, Matt and Jordan flip for the conch to discuss the BBC’s new four-part adaptation of The Lord of the Flies, now streaming on Netflix. The duo dives deep into Jack Thorne’s "cinematic" take on the classic novel, debating the effectiveness of its character-focused structure and its haunting visual palette.
For Rec Seg!, they've got Flies-inspired recommendations that range from the whimsical to the harrowing, and in response to listener emails, a deep-cut horror recommendation and an experimental short (that may just scratch that jam-band itch). Plus, Matt faces his fears as Producer Sam takes over as "Dungeon Master" for this week's game, The Streaming Limited, testing the hosts’ knowledge of literary-inspired miniseries. (Ep. #172)
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Intro (00:00:00-00:02:50)
Lord of the Flies (00:02:51-00:35:19)
Rec Seg! (00:35:20-00:55:40)
Personalized Recs: Deep Cut Horror, Jam Band Scores (00:55:41-01:13:13)
Game: The Streaming Limited (01:13:14-01:35:42)
New to Streaming / Credits (01:35:43-01:49:17)
Notes:
Now Streaming on Bazooga - A Filmspotting: SVU Archive
https://letterboxd.com/samvanhallgren/list/now-streaming-on-bazooga-a-filmspotting-svu/
Matt's book "Funny Business: The Old-School Wedding Crashers and Knocked-Up Virgins Who Changed Comedy Forever" comes to bookstores everywhere in October. Pre-Order now!
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/790241/funny-business-by-matt-singer/
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Adam and Josh continue Filmspotting’s Dissident Cinema Marathon with its second entry, Roberto Rossellini’s Rome, Open City. Made in the immediate aftermath of Nazi occupation and against the backdrop of a country still in crisis, the film merges neorealist observation with the tension and structure of a spy thriller. The conversation explores how the movie captures resistance not as myth but as lived experience, examining its radical immediacy and why the film stands as a blueprint for what revolutionary cinema could become.
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Meryl Streep is back as Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada 2, and what better way to pay tribute to the best to ever do it than with a Top 5 devoted exclusively to her? Adam and Josh attempt to narrow down five decades of legendary work into a handful of essential scenes, ranging from Streep’s emotional precision in Sophie's Choice and Kramer vs. Kramer to her charming looseness in Adaptation. Plus, the long-awaited return of Massacre Theatre.
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Intro (00:00:00-00:03:16)
Top 5 Streep Scenes – Pt. 1 (00:03:17-00:32:19)
Filmspotting Family (00:32:20-00:37:48)
Top 5 Streep Scenes – Pt. 2 (00:37:49-01:25:21)
Next Week / Notes (01:25:22-01:38:17)
Massacre Theatre (01:38:17-01:41:20)
Credits / New Releases (01:41:21-01:44:05)
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https://www.chicagocriticsfilmfestival.com/
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Adam and Josh discuss how The Devil Wears Prada 2 softens Miranda Priestly’s edges and why, despite mealy‑mouthed social commentary, the legacy sequel mostly works as comfort viewing. Along the way, they make the case that Meryl Streep is still the movie’s true luxury item. Plus: is it time for a Fitspotting spinoff?
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As the 2019 edition of Madness – Best of the 2000s wrapped up, Adam and Josh took a break from the heavy hitters to highlight the gems that didn't make the 64-film bracket, including underseen comedies from Jack Black and Seann William Scott, an ambitious "docu-fantasia" from Guy Maddin, and even some deeper cuts from A-list directors like Ridley Scott and Robert Zemeckis.
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Matt and Jordan see if Netflix’s massive rom-com hit People We Meet on Vacation (starring "generational talent" Emily Bader) lives up to its 50-million-stream hype. Does the film successfully invert the When Harry Met Sally formula, or is it just a beautiful travelogue hampered by a "charisma vacuum"?
Later, Jordan recommends an under-seen 2023 indie mafia drama, and Matt invites us to fall in love with a 1963 French New Wave short. Plus, a pair of listener-requested recommendations inspired by 1975's The Taking of Pelham One Two Three.
Finally, Producer Sam challenges Jordan’s 3-0 winning streak in a high-stakes game of "Full Service." (Ep. #171)
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Intro (00:00:00-00:03:45)
People We Meet On Vacation (00:03:46-00:27:02)
Rec Seg! (00:27:03-00:47:50)
Personalized Recommendations Inspired By 1974's The Taking Of Pelham One Two Three (00:47:51-01:03:14)
Game: Full Service (01:03:15-01:20:51)
New to Streaming / Credits (01:20:52-01:33:48)
Notes:
Now Streaming on Bazooga - A Filmspotting: SVU Archive
https://letterboxd.com/samvanhallgren/list/now-streaming-on-bazooga-a-filmspotting-svu/
Matt's book "Funny Business: The Old-School Wedding Crashers and Knocked-Up Virgins Who Changed Comedy Forever" comes to bookstores everywhere in October. Pre-Order now!
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/790241/funny-business-by-matt-singer/
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First up in Filmspotting’s Dissident Cinema Marathon, Adam and Josh discuss Charlie Chaplin’s 1940 satire The Great Dictator. They explore how comedy becomes a weapon against fascism, the film’s surprising prescience and moral clarity, and the risks Chaplin took by calling out authoritarian power before much of the world was willing to do so.
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Adam and Josh draft their way through the summer movie slate, weighing everything from major studio events like The Odyssey and Disclosure Day to director-driven wild cards such as Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma and Power Ballad. Also, the Filmspotting '40s Madness champion and plans for Madness '27 (and beyond).
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Intro (00:00:00-00:03:39)
Summer Preview – Pt. 1 (00:03:40-00:21:11)
Filmspotting Family (00:21:12-00:26:56)
Summer Preview – Pt. 2 (00:26:57-00:52:43)
Poll / Notes (00:52:44-01:01:47)
'40s Madness: Champion (01:01:48-01:24:58)
Credits / New Releases (01:24:59-01:30:29)
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https://www.chicagocriticsfilmfestival.com/
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https://www.filmspotting.net/lists
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Adam and Josh discuss Mother Mary, the new film from David Lowery starring Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel. Part ghost story, part concert film, part chamber drama, the film traces the fraught creative and emotional bond between a pop star and her longtime collaborator as questions of art and control blur together.
The conversation explores the film’s woozy dream-logic filmmaking and the moments where its ideas feel most arresting — and most difficult to reconcile.
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The transition from spring to summer has long meant more than just a change in the weather; it marks the arrival of the definitive movie‑going season. In May 2022, Adam and Josh looked back at the most significant stretches of cinematic history for their Top 5 Movie Summers, ranked by the strength of their legendary slates, their cultural impact, and that unmistakable feeling of a sweltering July afternoon at the multiplex.
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This week on Filmspotting: SVU, Matt and Jordan tackle the new Netflix action-thriller Apex, starring Charlize Theron and Taryn Egerton. Inspired by Matt Damon’s recent comments on "the Netflix note," the duo investigates whether this Australia-set survival story is better than the average streaming title or another victim of Netflix's "house style" that caters to people doing the dishes.
Plus, Jordan uncovers a bizarre cinematic trend involving beef jerky, Matt pays homage to the "undisputed queen of Netflix action," and the guys launch their first-ever Personalized Recommendation segment to help a listener find some deep-cut noirs. The episode wraps with a high-stakes, all-Charlize edition of "Letterboxd-ing," where producer Sam attempts to break his losing streak. (Ep. #170)
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Intro (00:00:00-00:02:00)
Apex (00:02:01-00:27:10)
Rec Seg! (00:27:11-00:39:35)
Radical Streaming Honesty (00:39:36-00:53:33)
Personalize Recommendations: Deep Cut Noir (00:53:34-01:03:58)
Game: Letterboxd-ing (01:03:59-01:22:40)
New to Streaming / Credits (01:22:41-01:31:03)
Notes:
Now Streaming on Bazooga - A Filmspotting: SVU Archive
https://letterboxd.com/samvanhallgren/list/now-streaming-on-bazooga-a-filmspotting-svu/
Matt's book "Funny Business: The Old-School Wedding Crashers and Knocked-Up Virgins Who Changed Comedy Forever" comes to bookstores everywhere in October
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Adam is joined by critic Chris Klimek to discuss Steven Soderbergh's latest, The Christophers. 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.
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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.
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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 Madness: Final (00:59:43-01:10:06)
Credits / New Releases (01:10:07-01:13:17)
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https://www.filmspotting.net/pantheon
-Filmspotting Fest
https://www.filmspotting.net/filmspotting-fest
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https://www.filmspotting.net/social
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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.
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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." (Ep. #169)
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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:
Now Streaming on Bazooga - A Filmspotting: SVU Archive
https://letterboxd.com/samvanhallgren/list/now-streaming-on-bazooga-a-filmspotting-svu/
Matt's book "Funny Business: The Old-School Wedding Crashers and Knocked-Up Virgins Who Changed Comedy Forever" comes to bookstores everywhere in October
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/790241/funny-business-by-matt-singer/
The Reddit thread that explains how the poster for Nirvana The Band The Show The Movie ripped off Marty Supreme (and how this all related to the Balls Out poster):
https://www.reddit.com/r/blankies/comments/1qk7av1/marketing_for_nirvanna_the_band_the_show_the/
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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.
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Intro (00:00:00-00:01:48)
Top 5 Robert Duvall Scenes (00:01:49-01:21:05)
Filmspotting Family (01:21:06-01:30:10)
Notes / Filmspotting Fest Announcement (01:30:11-01:47:45)
'40s Madness: Final 4 (01:47:46-02:00:12)
Credits / New Releases (02:00:12-02:02:30)
Links:
-Sidney Lumet watches Network
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3zsLMUHhLo
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https://www.filmspotting.net/filmspotting-fest
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https://www.filmspotting.net/madness/
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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.
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Not a dream, not a hoax — SVU is back. After an eight-year hiatus and a “miracle leap forward in technology,” Matt Singer returns with new co-host Jordan Hoffman. To christen the new era, they tackle Jonah Hill’s Apple TV original Outcome, starring Keanu Reeves as the neurotically obsessed movie star (and former heroin addict) Reef Hawk. The duo debates whether the film is a fascinating failure — or just a “transcendentally bad” piece of garbage. Plus, Jordan takes us on the grossest space-related tangent in podcast history, Matt provides some radical streaming honesty, including a recommendation for Netflix’s new Pizza Movie, and producer Sam Van Hallgren joins the fray for the inaugural edition of Letterboxding. (Ep. #168)
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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.
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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.
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Filmspotting Family (00:43:22-00:47:01)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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(Timecodes/chapters may not be precise with ads.)Intro (00:00:00-00:03:30)
Round 2 Results (00:03:31-00:33:55)
Sweet 16 Matchups (00:33:56-00:40:43)
Bracket Challenge (00:40:44-00:45:15)
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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.
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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.
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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)
‘40s Madness Rd. 2 (00:45:16-01:13:00)
Credits / New Releases (01:13:01-01:18:01)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Intro (00:00:00-00:02:53)
Stand by Me (00:02:54-00:49:35)
Filmspotting Family (00:49:36-00:57:12)
The Bride (00:57:13-01:02:59)
Notes / Save the Date (01:03:00-01:08:22)
'40s Madness Rd. 1 (01:08:23-01:24:03)
Credits / New Releases (01:24:04-01:25:53)
Correction:
-Yes, Adam realizes that he said "Jesus, does anybody" – twice! – not "anyone." He regrets the error.
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-Filmspotting Madness
https://www.filmspotting.net/madness
-Stephen King: Why I Hugged Rob Reiner After Watching ‘Stand by Me’
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/16/opinion/culture/stephen-king-rob-reiner-stand-by-me.html
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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.
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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.
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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 (01:05:38-01:15:57)
Picture (01:15:58-01:37:53)
Family / Next Week / Notes (01:37:54-01:47:21)
Filmspotting Madness: Play-Ins (01:47:22-2:07:41)
Credits / New Releases (2:07:42-02:09:531)
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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.
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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.
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Top 5 Unreliable Narrators (00:03:19-01:05:17)
Filmspotting Family (01:05:18-01:11:08)
Next Week, Notes, Poll (01:11:09-01:18:16)
Pantheon Project: Rashomon (01:18:17-01:56:39)
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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.
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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.
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Top 5 Catherine O’Hara Characters (00:02:59-01:08:17)
Filmspotting Family (01:08:18-01:14:18)
Next Week, Notes (01:14:19-01:21:07)
Massacre Theatre (01:21:08-01:29:08)
Credits / New Releases (01:29:08-01:32:37)
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-O’Hara On the “Wiser Than Me” Podcast
https://lemonadamedia.com/podcast/julia-gets-wise-with-catherine-ohara/
-Catherine O’Hara’s 10 Best Roles | Consequence of Sound
https://consequence.net/list/catherine-ohara-10-best-roles/after-hours/
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Oscar‑winning filmmaker Morgan Neville joins Adam to discuss his intimate archival portrait of Paul McCartney’s turbulent and creatively explosive 1970s. Neville reflects on his own documentarian origin story, his lifelong connection to the Beatles and Wings, how he built the film from audio‑only conversations with Paul, and why McCartney’s post‑Beatles decade feels like a sequel to Get Back.
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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.
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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.
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(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)
Filmspotting Family (00:48:42-00:52:32)
Robert Duvall, Frederick Wiseman (00:52:33-01:01:56)
Next Week, Notes (01:01:57-01:05:16)
Polls (01:05:17-01:19:39)
How Green Was My Valley (01:19:40-01:52:17)
Credits / New Releases (01:52:18-01:55:51)
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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.
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-"30 years in, The Silence Of The Lambs’ Jame Gumb still deserves better" | The A.V. Club
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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.
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(Timecodes/chapters may not be precise with ads.)Intro (00:00:00-00:02:19)
Top 5 Diane Keaton Scenes (00:02:20-01:19:06)
Filmspotting Family (01:19:07-01:22:19)
Catherine O’Hara (01:22:20-01:27:12)
Next Week / Notes (01:27:13-01:34:50)
Polls (01:34:51-01:50:37)
Credits / New Releases (01:50:38-01:53:15)
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-Yes, Adam meant to say Catherine O’Hara was nominated for “The Studio,” not “The Network.”
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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.
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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).
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One Battle After Another
Filmspotting Family
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-Black Actresses Are Carrying One Battle After Another
https://www.vulture.com/article/black-actresses-are-carrying-one-battle-after-another.html
-“Like Tom Fkn Cruise” | “One Battle” Soundtrack
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6Ds93EFtZE
-“Miss Gulch” | “Wizard of Oz” Soundtrack
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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.
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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.
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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 / Notes (01:56:39-01:59:51)
Polls (01:59:52-02:10:26)
Credits / New Releases (02:10:27-02:14:08)
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https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/9027-the-most-anticipated-films-of-2026
-Brian Tallerico's RogerEbert.com Preview
https://www.rogerebert.com/features/2026-most-anticipated-movies-preview
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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.
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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.
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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)
Massacre Theatre (01:16:09-01:19:56)
Music (01:19:57-01:34:20)
Scenes of the Year (01:34:21-02:06:06)
Credits / New Releases (02:06:07-02:08:22)
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Later this week, Adam and Josh share their favorite scenes of 2025 and announce the winner of the Golden Brick Award. For this archive review, it's 2022 Brick winner AFTERSUN, which went on to become the hosts' shared #1 film of the year.
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Back from the New Year’s break, Adam and Josh go long on the majesty - and some of the shortcomings - of Josh Safdie’s MARTY SUPREME. Plus, Josh is positive on the new AVATAR, and Adam recommends Gus Van Sant’s DEAD MAN’S WIRE and Kaouther Ben Hania’s THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB.
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Marty Supreme (00:04:34-00:50:40)
Filmspotting Family (00:50:41-00:56:50)
Avatar: Fire & Ash (00:56:51-01:04:53)
Dead Man’s Wire (01:04:54-01:15:38)
Next Week / Notes (01:15:39-01:21:38)
Poll: 2026 Most Anticipated (01:21:39-01:29:26)
The Voice of Hind Rajab (01:29:27-01:37:34)
Credits / New Releases (01:37:35-01:40:30)
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-DGA’s Director’s Cut Podcast w/Josh Safdie
https://www.dga.org/events/2026/february2026/martysupreme_qna_1225
-Walter Chaw’s 0-star review of Avatar: Fire & Ash
https://filmfreakcentral.net/2025/12/avatar-fire-and-ash-2025/
-Pop Culture Happy Hour on Avatar: Fire & Ash
https://www.npr.org/2025/12/19/nx-s1-5648236/avatar-fire-and-ash-is-one-battle-after-another
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With Adam and Josh's MARTY SUPREME review coming later this week, we're sharing Adam's December 2019 "Uncut Gems" interview with the Safdie Brothers.
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For the first show of the New Year, we’re sharing a couple of previously unaired live conversations: Adam with Matt Singer about Jeff Nichols’s TAKE SHELTER, recorded at Filmspotting Fest; and Adam with Michael Phillips about John Sayles’s 1996 western noir LONE STAR at the City of Chicago’s Siskel & Ebert at 50 celebration.
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Take Shelter at Filmspotting Fest (00:01:56-00:26:45)
Next Week / Notes (00:26:46-00:29:33)
Lone Star at Siskel & Ebert at 50 (00:29:34-01:04:25)
Credits / New Releases (01:04:26-01:05:44)
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For the second part of their Top 10 Films of 2025 conversation with Michael Phillips and Vulture critic Alison Willmore, the roundtable gets to the films that made at least two and, in one case, all four of their individual lists. Plus, thoughts on Rob Reiner’s passing, and film-of-the-year picks from Aisha Harris, Scott Tobias, Keith Phipps, Tasha Robinson, Marya E. Gates, David Chen, Chris Klimek, and Aaron Neuwirth.
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(Timecodes and chapter starts may not be precise with ads.)Intro (00:00:00-00:00:45)
Rob Reiner / Notes (00:00:46-00:11:18)
Poll Results: Film of 2025 (00:11:19-00:17:26)
Two-Listers (00:17:26-00:48:55)
Three-Listers (00:48:56-01:30:01)
#1 Films of 2025 (01:30:02-01:53:52)
More ‘Outlier’ Picks (01:53:53-01:58:42)
Credits / New Releases (01:48:43-01:03:50)
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-Rob Reiner Was Good | Matt Zoller Seitz
https://www.vulture.com/article/rob-reiner-was-good.html
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Adam and Josh’s Top 10 Films of 2025 conversation with Michael Phillips and Vulture critic Alison Willmore went so long that it had to be split into two parts. In this offering, the roundtable shares their "outlier" choices, and we hear film of the year picks from Matt Singer, Amy Nicholson, Roxana Hadadi, Mitchell Beaupre, and more. Plus, the finalists for the 2025 Golden Brick Award.
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The Year in Movies (00:06:17-00:25:06)
'Outest' Outliers (00:25:07-01:00:22)
'Expected' Outliers (01:00:23-01:53:52)
More Top 10s / Brick Finalists (01:53:53-02:21:55)
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Ted Gioia On the Future's Demand for Human Curators
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-"Derek Cianfrance’s Midlife Crisis" | Roxana Hadadi
https://www.vulture.com/article/roofman-director-derek-cianfrance-interview.html
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Something for the holidays special from the Filmspotting Archive: Adam and Josh's 9 From '99 review of Stanley Kubrick's EYES WIDE SHUT.
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Hot on the heels of submitting their Chicago Film Critics Association ballots, Adam and Josh share their favorite performances of the year, plus some thoughts on Rian Johnson’s WAKE UP DEAD MAN and Chloe Zhao’s HAMNET.
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Performances of ‘25: Supporting (00:03:27-00:31:15)
Filmspotting Family (00:31:16-00:35:40)
Performances of ‘25: Lead (00:35:41-01:09:03)
Wake Up Dead Man (01:09:04-01:17:51)
Hamnet (01:17:52-01:29:11)
Brickspotting (Boys Go to Jupiter, If I Had Legs…) (01:29:12-01:35:41)
Notes / Massacre Theatre (01:35:42-01:46:19)
Polls (01:46:20-01:54:07)
Credits / New Releases (01:54:08-01:57:17)
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https://chicagofilmcritics.org/
-Poll: Film of the Year
https://poll.fm/16367252
-“Black Actresses Are Carrying One Battle After Another” | Vulture
https://www.vulture.com/article/black-actresses-are-carrying-one-battle-after-another.html
-”Wagner Moura's moment is now.” | L.A. Times
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For this week's archive drop, we're sharing Adam and Josh's 2019 review of Rian Johnson's KNIVES OUT. The third film in the series, WAKE UP DEAD MAN, is currently in theaters and comes to Netflix on Dec. 12.
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Back in October, Michael Phillips joined Adam at Iowa City’s Refocus Film Festival for a live recording of the Top 5 Movies Adapted From Iowa Writers. The town is home to the University of Iowa’s famed Writers’ Workshop, so picks were not confined to "Field of Dreams" and "The Music Man" (but those get shout-outs, too).
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Top 5 Iowa Writer Adaptations (04:00-00:35:37)
Next Week / Notes (00:35:38-00:38:45)
Top 5, continued (00:38:46-01:02:46)
Credits / New Releases (01:02:47-01:05:34)
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For November's Filmspotting Family bonus episode, Adam, Josh, and Producer Sam fielded a wide variety of questions from listeners, including how Josh ended up in Scotland, how Adam ended up (back) in Iowa, and the very second, circa 2005, when Sam knew that Filmspotting was something bigger than he and Adam imagined it would be.
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Josh (a fan of last year’s "Wicked") and Adam (not a fan) review the sequel and try to get to the bottom of why it fails where the stage musical (mostly) succeeds. Plus, raves for Clint Bentley’s TRAIN DREAMS, and the Golden Brick longlist.
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Wicked: For Good (00:02:26-00:43:23)
Filmspotting Family (00:43:24-00:48:08)
Train Dreams (00:48:09-01:19:08)
Golden Brick Longlist (01:19:09-01:41:16)
Next Week / Notes (01:41:17-01:46:33)
Polls (01:46:34-02:00:55)
Credits / New Releases (02:00:56-02:04:01)
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-Filmspotting Golden Bricks
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-Poll: '25 Scene Stealers
https://poll.fm/16310945
-Fear Not! (50% Off + Free Shipping; code CONFSHIP, select Media Mail)
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Director Edgar Wright’s latest, THE RUNNING MAN, is an update of the Schwarzenegger-starring ‘87 sci-fi action film (and the ‘82 Stephen King novella). Josh finds just enough to recommend it, but Adam has a hard time finding the Wright in it all. And Michael Phillips joins Adam for a review of Richard Linklater’s Paris ‘59-set NOUVELLE VAGUE, with both agreeing that the director’s making-of-”Breathless” is “charming as hell.” Plus Massacre Theatre and more.
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The Running Man (00:04:24-00:39:08)
Filmspotting Family (00:39:09-00:43:04)
Nouvelle Vague with Michael Phillips (00:43:05-01:22:10)
Next Week / Notes (01:22:11-01:33:20)
Massacre Theatre (01:33:21-01:44:21)
Credits / New Releases (01:44:22-01:47:45)
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We celebrate our sister podcast's milestone by sharing their recently published 500th episode, which has hosts Scott Tobias, Tasha Robinson, Genevieve Koski, and Keith Phipps reflecting on their 10 years of podcasting. Plus, a special one-off review of their namesake film, Peter Bogdanovich's THE LAST PICTURE SHOW.
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For their fourth film together, Yorgos Lanthimos and Emma Stone get weird and go bald in BUGONIA with Jesse Plemons as Stone’s conspiracy-obsessed kidnapper. Adam and Josh discuss, along with reviews of Lynne Ramsay’s DIE MY LOVE starring Jennifer Lawrence, Kelly Reichardt’s THE MASTERMIND with Josh O’Connor, and film-of-the-year candidate IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT, the latest from Jafar Panahi.
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Bugonia (00:02:37-00:30:40)
Die My Love (00:30:41-00:48:44)
Filmspotting Family (00:48:45-00:51:48)
The Mastermind (00:51:49-01:14:08)
Mastermind Prize (01:14:09-01:17:49)
It Was Just an Accident (01:17:50-01:34:18)
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Polls (01:45:56-01:56:08)
Credits / New Releases (01:56:09-02:00:04)
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With BUGONIA in theaters – and our review dropping soon – we're sharing archive reviews of Lanthimos and Stone's first two collaborations, 2018's THE FAVOURITE and 2023's POOR THINGS.
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Adam and Josh split on Guillermo del Toro’s FRANKENSTEIN, but praise its star – not Oscar Isaac as the mad doctor, but Jacob Elordi’s soulful Creature. Also, reviews of Nia DaCosta’s Ibsen update HEDDA, the Sydney Sweeney-starring boxing biopic CHRISTY, and Ira Sachs’s PETER HUJAR’S DAY.
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Frankenstein (00:03:54-00:41:15)
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Filmspotting Family (00:51:04-00:57:19)
Hedda (00:57:20-01:02:54)
Christy (01:02:55-01:11:23)
Next Week / Notes (01:11:24-01:18:02)
Massacre Theatre (01:18:03-01:29:43)
Peter Hujar’s Day (01:29:44-01:38:45)
Credits / New Releases (01:38:46-01:41:55)
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-Discussing Peter Hujar’s Day, Adam meant to say Peter suggests that women take better pictures “of” men not “than” men, which is why he began thinking about the significance of Linda capturing audio of Peter versus a man.
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October's Filmspotting Family bonus episode was a Tom Cruise Movie Draft with Adam and Josh, Producer Sam, and listener Zach Cook. For the full draft and other benefits like the weekly newsletter, access to the Filmspotting Discord, and more, join the Filmspotting Family.
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With BACK TO THE FUTURE back in theaters for its 40th anniversary, Adam and Josh take the opportunity to give it Sacred Cow consideration. Plus, reviews of the Bruce Springsteen biopic DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE, Richard Linklater’s BLUE MOON, and Kathryn Bigelow’s nuclear thriller A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE.
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Back to the Future at 40 (00:00:57-00:46:31)
Filmspotting Family (00:46:32-00:51:07)
Blue Moon (00:51:08-01:08:36)
Deliver Me From Nowhere (01:08:37-01:19:01)
Notes / Next Week (01:19:02-01:26:01)
Polls (01:26:02-01:34:17)
A House of Dynamite (01:34:18-01:45:43)
Spoilers: A House of Dynamite (01:45:44-01:56:17)
Credits / New Releases (01:56:18-02:00:45)
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Just in time for Halloween, this week's archive episode is Adam and Josh's 2017 Sacred Cow review of George A. Romero's NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD, a Top 10 Horror Movie of All Time for both.
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When Robert Redford died last month at 89, he left behind a formidable legacy as an actor, director, and co-founder of the Sundance Film Festival. To honor his passing, Adam and Josh share their Top 5 Redford Movies. Plus, thoughts on the late Diane Keaton, Adam’s preview of the 61st annual Chicago International Film Festival, and Massacre Theatre.
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Top 5 Robert Redford Movies (00:07:52-01:13:01)
Filmspotting Family (01:13:02-01:17:07)
Chicago Int'l Film Fest Preview (01:17:08-01:29:34)
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Massacre Theatre (01:38:28-01:44:11)
Credits / New Releases (01:44:12-01:49:27)
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Inspired by Leonardo DiCaprio’s long-hoped-for recent collaboration with Paul Thomas Anderson, Adam and Josh share the Top 5 Actor-Director Duos They’d Like To See. Plus, Adam’s review of Benny Safdie’s THE SMASHING MACHINE, and listeners share their 5 Years/5 Movies picks.
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Top 5 Actor-Director Duos We’d Like To See (00:03:07-00:58:08)
Filmspotting Family (00:58:09-01:06:28)
The Smashing Machine (01:06:29-01:17:06)
Next Week / Notes (01:17:07-01:23:58)
Polls (01:23:59-01:31:17)
5 Years/5 Movies Feedback (01:31:18-01:41:48)
Credits / New Releases (01:41:49-01:46:12)
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Next week on the show, Adam and Josh will honor the passing of Robert Redford with their Top 5 Redford Movies. A title that is sure to make the cut is Best Picture nominee ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN, which was part of 2021's 7 From '76–Best Year Ever series. It was also notably the first film in the Filmspotting Pantheon to receive the Sacred Cow treatment.
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Paul Thomas Anderson is back in a big way with ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER. Adam and Josh have a review. Plus, Adam’s thoughts on PREDATORS, a new documentary about the troubling legacy of the reality series “To Catch A Predator.”
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One Battle After Another (00:02:46-00:48:36)
Filmspotting Family (00:48:37-00:55:06)
Predators (00:55:07-01:04:20)
Next Week / Notes (01:04:21-01:11:58)
Massacre Theatre (01:11:59-01:18:33)
Credits / New Releases (01:18:34-01:23:26)
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-TCM Guest Programmer: Paul Thomas Anderson
https://www.tcm.com/articles/Programming%20Article/022042/guest-programmer-paul-thomas-anderson
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With Leonardo DiCaprio back on the big screen in PTA's ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER, we're sharing Adam and Josh's 2020 conversation about INCEPTION, the actor's blockbuster collaboration with Christopher Nolan.
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Adam and Josh review the latest from Columbus and After Yang director Kogonada, A BIG BOLD BEAUTIFUL JOURNEY, and force themselves to pick their favorite PTA decade. Plus, listeners on the best ‘60s musical.
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A Big Bold Beautiful Journey (00:02:15-00:44:16)
Filmspotting Family (00:44:17-00:50:32)
Next Week / Notes (00:50:33-01:00:23)
Polls (01:00:24-01:14:06)
Credits / New Releases (01:14:07-01:18:43)
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With PTA's ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER coming to theaters this weekend, we're sharing Adam and Josh's 9 From '99 review of the director's operatic third film, MAGNOLIA.
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A Top 5 worthy of Rob Gordon and crew. You get five movies, but they must be from a consecutive five-year period. Plus, Adam reviews SPINAL TAP II: THE END CONTINUES, Josh recommends THE HISTORY OF SOUND, and Michael Phillips comes aboard to talk about the late Robert Redford and report on this year’s Venice Film Festival.
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5 Years / 5 Movies (00:04:15-00:57:28)
Filmspotting Family (00:57:29-01:01:15)
Spinal Tap II / The History of Sound (01:01:16-01:16:34)
Notes (01:16:35-01:20:32)
Massacre Theatre (01:20:33-01:27:29)
Robert Redford / Venice Film Festival (01:27:30-01:54:33)
Credits / New Releases (01:54:34-01:58:28)
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Cameron Crowe's ALMOST FAMOUS turns 25 this fall, so we dig into the archive for a 2018 Sacred Cow (or should we say Golden God?) review of Cameron Crowe's autobiographical film with bonus insights from Uproxx rock critic Steven Hyden.
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Adam and Josh enter the Pantheon for a welcome revisit of Martin Scorsese’s 1990 masterpiece GOODFELLAS, which turns 35 this month. Plus, Josh shares thoughts on Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch in THE ROSES and nominates the sinister new indie LURKER for the Golden Brick.
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GoodFellas (35th Anniv.) (00:02:09-00:57:17)
Filmspotting Family (00:57:18-01:03:19)
Lurker, The Roses (01:03:20-01:09:16)
Notes (01:09:17-01:17:16)
Polls (01:17:17-01:27:59)
Credits / New Releases (01:28:00-01:31:24)
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-“Towards a True Children’s Cinema: On My Neighbor Totoro”
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To celebrate 20 years of the show, we hosted Filmspotting Fest in March – six films over three days at two of Chicago’s iconic cinemas. This episode features two standout post-screening conversations: director Kogonada reflects on his Golden Brick-winning debut COLUMBUS, and Slate film critic Dana Stevens joins Josh to discuss Satyajit Ray’s indelible PATHER PANCHALI.
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Columbus with Kogonada (00:01:48-00:28:21)
Notes (00:28:22-00:29:31)
Pather Panchali with Dana Stevens (00:29:32-00:56:49)
Credits / New Releases (00:56:50-01:00:16)
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The definitive '80s high school movie is 40 and back in theaters. Adam and Josh gave it the Sacred Cow treatment back in 2015 for its 30th.
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For their fifth collaboration, HIGHEST 2 LOWEST, Spike Lee and Denzel Washington reimagine Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 masterpiece “High and Low.” Adam and Josh review the film coming to Apple TV+ Sept. 5. Plus, spoiler feedback for Zach Cregger’s WEAPONS, Massacre Theatre, and revisiting the show’s 2020 Sacred Cow review of JAWS.
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Highest 2 Lowest (00:02:00-00:47:59)
20th Anniversary Messages (00:48:00-00:54:43)
Weapons Spoilers Feedback (00:54:44-01:25:12)
Notes (01:25:13-01:30:16)
Massacre Theatre (01:30:17-01:40:53)
Jaws at 50 (01:40:54-02:17:57)
Credits / New Releases (02:17:58-02:25:24)
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With a review of the new Spike Lee/Denzel Washington collaboration HIGHEST 2 LOWEST coming Friday, we're sharing 2016's Top 5 Denzel Washington Performances with guest W. Kamau Bell ("United Shades of America", "We Need to Talk About Cosby", the "Denzel Washington Is The Greatest Actor of All Time Period" podcast).
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For its 50th anniversary, Adam and Josh revisit Sidney Lumet’s Best Picture-nominated (and Filmspotting Pantheon enshrined) DOG DAY AFTERNOON. Plus, Josh recommends the Chinese animated phenomenon NE ZHA II, and a new Deeply Flawed Filmspotting Poll pits two giants of animation against each other.
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Intro (00:00:00-00:02:12)
Dog Day Afternoon at 50 (00:02:13-00:57:55)
Filmspotting Family (00:57:56-01:02:42)
Review (JL): Ne Zha II (01:02:43-01:07:05)
Notes / RIP Terrence Stamp / Michael Phillips News (01:07:06-01:34:19)
Deeply Flawed Filmspotting Polls (01:34:20-01:48:25)
Credits / New Releases (01:48:26-01:51:54)
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-Michael Phillips Says So Long For Now
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/08/20/tribune-film-critic-goodbye/
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https://letterboxd.com/filmspotting/list/filmspotting-madness-2026-best-of-the-1940s-1/
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With THE 40-YEAR-OLD VIRGIN back in theaters for its 20th anniversary, we're sharing a Top 5 from 2016: 21st Century Comedies. Judd Apatow's 2005 comedy fares pretty well on one of the lists.
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Adam and Josh go long on Zach Cregger’s provocative horror mystery WEAPONS, and Adam recommends the new doc IT’S NEVER OVER, JEFF BUCKLEY. Plus Massacre Theatre.
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Review: Weapons (00:01:26-00:43:20)
20th Anniversary Messages (00:43:21-00:50:15)
Review (AK): It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley (00:50:16-00:59:43)
Next Week / Notes (00:59:44-01:07:04)
Massacre Theatre (01:07:05-01:12:53)
Credits / New Releases (01:12:54-01:17:13)
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With Zach Cregger's WEAPONS getting a review this week, we dig deep into the archive for a 2012 Sacred Cow review of THE SHINING, a film Cregger frequently mentions as a major influence. Michael Phillips joins Adam and Josh for the conversation about Kubrick's horror classic, which turns 45 this year.
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Adam and Josh, um, split on the Dave Franco-Alison Brie body horror movie TOGETHER, then catalog the wonders of Billy Wilder’s SUNSET BOULEVARD, which still astonishes at 75. Plus, the new doc about T. Rex frontman Marc Bolan and the Deeply Flawed Filmspotting Poll asks you to relitigate the 1976 Best Picture race.
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Filmspotting Family (00:40:07-00:43:43)
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Polls (00:52:30-01:01:13)
Sacred Cow: “Sunset Boulevard” at 75 (01:01:14-01:42:46)
Credits / New Releases (01:42:47-01:45:58)
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Milos Forman’s Best Picture-winning ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST turns 50 this year, which gives Adam and Josh an excuse to revisit the film (which is already in the Filmspotting Pantheon) and to celebrate the long and illustrious career of its charismatic star with their Top 5 Jack Nicholson Scenes. Plus, Adam recommends the new doc ARCHITECTON and Massacre Theatre.
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Massacre Theatre (01:01:01-01:07:20)
Top 5: Jack Nicholson Scenes (01:07:21-02:11:06)
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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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Filmspotting Family (00:35:53-00:38:51)
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Golden Brickspotting (JL): “Sunlight” (00:45:19-00:50:55)
Next Week / Notes (00:50:56-00:57:35)
Poll (00:57:36-01:02:30)
Top 5: Joaquin Phoenix Performances [2023] (01:02:31-01:48:44)
Credits / New Releases (01:48:45-01:54:38)
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https://www.filmspotting.net/top-5-lists-archive/2023/2/24
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Coming 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.
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Adam 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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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)
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Top 5 Batman/Superman Moments with Glen Weldon and Chris Klimek
https://www.filmspotting.net/episodes-archive/2016/4/1/579-batman-v-superman-top-5-batman-superman-moments-madness-elite-8
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To 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.
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Emma Seligman (“Shiva Baby”) wields satirical feminism in her raunchy, violent, and hilarious new high school comedy BOTTOMS; and Josh and guest host Marya E. Gates discover surprising depths in RISKY BUSINESS, which turns 40 this year. -Review: “Bottoms” (02:23) -Next Week / Notes (24:30) -Massacre Theatre (30:13) -Sacred Cow Review: “Risky Business” (38:03) (Times may not be precise with ads) Promo: FACTORMEALS.com/filmspotting50 and use code filmspotting50 to get 50% off. Notes/Links: Marya E. Gates [Substack | Twitter | Instagram] Roger Ebert reviews “Risky Business” Feedback: Email us at feedback@filmspotting.net. Ask Us Anything and we might answer your question in bonus content. Support us: -Join the Filmspotting Family for bonus episodes and complete archive access. http://filmspottingfamily.com -T-shirts (and more) on sale at the Filmspotting Shop. https://filmspotting.net/shop Contact us: https://letterboxd.com/filmspotting @filmspotting on Threads https://twitter.com/filmspotting https://facebook.com/filmspotting https://letterboxd.com/larsenonfilm @larsenonfilm on Threads https://twitter.com/larsenonfilm https://facebook.com/larsenonfilm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Not the most acclaimed film of ‘93, but maybe the most surprisingly acclaimed. Josh and guest Michael Phillips on the lasting appeal of Harrison Ford, Tommy Lee Jones, and one of the great Chicago-set movies. And from the archive, the Top 5 Movies of 1993, recorded in 2013. -Review: “The Fugitive” at 30 (03:02) -Next Week / Notes (28:55) -Polls (31:45) -Top 5 of 1993 (40:47) (Times may not be precise with ads) Promo: Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to https://nordvpn.com/filmspotting to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + a Bonus Gift! Notes/Links: Michael Phillips interviews “Fugitive” director Andrew Davis Rolling Stone’s Oral History of “The Fugitive” Feedback: Email us at feedback@filmspotting.net. Ask Us Anything and we might answer your question in bonus content. Support us: -Join the Filmspotting Family for bonus episodes and complete archive access. http://filmspottingfamily.com -T-shirts (and more) on sale at the Filmspotting Shop. https://filmspotting.net/shop Contact us: https://letterboxd.com/filmspotting @filmspotting on Threads https://twitter.com/filmspotting https://facebook.com/filmspotting https://letterboxd.com/larsenonfilm @larsenonfilm on Threads https://twitter.com/larsenonfilm https://facebook.com/larsenonfilm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It’s an old-school Listener Feedback segment as Adam and Josh respond to recent emails. Plus, a tribute to William Friedkin, the second African Cinema Marathon installment, and Adam shares some personal and professional news. -RIP William Friedkin (07:23) -Mailbag (16:01) -Adam’s Announcements (44:26) -Next Week / Notes / Giveaway (58:05) -Massacre Theatre (01:01:29) -African Cinema Marathon #2: “Black Girl (01:10:38) (Times may not be precise with ads) Promo: Babbel.com/filmspotting for up to 55% off your subscription. Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to https://nordvpn.com/filmspotting to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + a Bonus Gift! Notes/Links: Joe George on Christopher Nolan’s “Wordless Humanism” African Cinema Marathon African Cinema in The Film Foundation's Restoration Screening Room Film Forum's SEMBÈNE Series Starts Sept. 8 UNESCO African Film Heritage Project Teaser Feedback: Email us at feedback@filmspotting.net. Ask Us Anything and we might answer your question in bonus content. Support us: -Join the Filmspotting Family for bonus episodes and complete archive access. http://filmspottingfamily.com -T-shirts (and more) on sale at the Filmspotting Shop. https://filmspotting.net/shop Contact us: https://letterboxd.com/filmspotting @filmspotting on Threads https://twitter.com/filmspotting https://facebook.com/filmspotting https://letterboxd.com/larsenonfilm @larsenonfilm on Threads https://twitter.com/larsenonfilm https://facebook.com/larsenonfilm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Top 5 Jump Scares that messed Adam and Josh up. Also, thoughts on the new horror film “Talk To Me,” Ira Sach’s “Passages,” and a marathon review of 1958’s “Cairo Station.” -Top 5: Jump Scares (09:15) -Review (JL): “Talk To Me” (1:02:27) -Review (AK): “Passages” (1:08:26) -Next Week / Notes / Poll (1:12:40) -African Cinema Marathon #1: “Cairo Station” (1:24:36) (Times may not be precise with ads) Notes: Josh’s Fear Not: A Christian Appreciation of Horror Movies “Venomous, Sexy, Queer Romance Passages Lives in the Fallout of a Narcissist’s Dalliance” Cairo Station on YouTube African Cinema Marathon The Filmspotting Guide to the Archives The Filmspotting Pantheon
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For the most anticipated double feature in years - Greta Gerwig's BARBIE and Christopher Nolan's OPPENHEIMER - Adam and Josh praise two very different films for treating their subjects with similar complexity. -Review: “Barbie” (03:20) -Brickspotting (JL): “Earth Mama” (30:27) -Next Week / Notes / Massacre Theatre (36:02) -Review: “Oppenheimer” (52:03) -”Oppenheimer” Spoiler Talk (01:09:37) (Times may not be precise with ads) Resources: -Alicia Wilkinson's "Oppenheimer" review https://www.vox.com/culture/23800888/oppenheimer-review-physics-donne-trinity-christopher-nolan-fission-fusion-manhattan-project Promo: Filmspotting is presented by Factor Meals. Go to FACTORMEALS.com/filmspotting50 and use code filmspotting50 to get 50% off. Filmspotting is presented by Fandango! Find times, read reviews, AND buy tickets to your favorite theater – fast and easy on the Fandango app or Fandango.com. Feedback: Email us at feedback@filmspotting.net. Ask Us Anything and we might answer your question in bonus content. Support us: -Join the Filmspotting Family for bonus episodes and complete archive access. http://filmspottingfamily.com -T-shirts (and more) on sale at the Filmspotting Shop. https://filmspotting.net/shop Contact us: https://letterboxd.com/filmspotting @filmspotting on Threads https://twitter.com/filmspotting https://facebook.com/filmspotting https://letterboxd.com/larsenonfilm @larsenonfilm on Threads https://twitter.com/larsenonfilm https://facebook.com/larsenonfilm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With its show-stopping stunts, the long-awaited seventh film in the “Mission: Impossible” series - DEAD RECKONING PART ONE - delivers the goods. But has the series - and its star - become too meta for their own good? -Review: M:I Dead Reckoning Part One (02:40) -Mission: Impossible Ranked (24:55) -Next Week / Notes / Poll (39:00) -Christopher Nolan Oeuvre-view Awards [2020] (50:31) (Times may not be precise with ads) Promo: Filmspotting is presented by Fandango! Find times, read reviews, AND buy tickets to your favorite theater--fast and easy on the Fandango app or Fandango.com.
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Lots of directors have favorite actors. But for their Top 5 Actor-Director Duos since 2000, Adam and Josh choose the definitive collaborations of the last 20-plus years. -Top 5: Actor-Director Duos (02:37) -Next Week/Notes (45:56) -Massacre Theatre (51:31) -Top 5, cont. (57:01) (Times may not be precise with ads) Promo: Filmspotting is presented by Fandango! Find times, read reviews, AND buy tickets to your favorite theater – fast and easy on the Fandango app or Fandango.com. Feedback: Email us at feedback@filmspotting.net. Ask Us Anything and we might answer your question in bonus content. Support us: -Join the Filmspotting Family for bonus episodes and complete archive access. http://filmspottingfamily.com -T-shirts (and more) on sale at the Filmspotting Shop. https://filmspotting.net/shop Contact us: https://twitter.com/filmspotting https://facebook.com/filmspotting https://letterboxd.com/filmspotting https://twitter.com/larsenonfilm https://facebook.com/larsenonfilm https://letterboxd.com/larsenonfilm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Adam and Josh praise Harrison Ford’s farewell to Indy with their review of DIAL OF DESTINY and narrow down their favorite scenes in the franchise with their Top 5 Indiana Jones Moments. -Top 5: Indiana Jones Moments (01:52) -Next Week/Notes/Poll (48:52) -Review: “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” (01:03:20) (Times may not be precise with ads) Promo: AMANDA Opens July 7th at The IFC Center in NY and the Laemmle Royal in Los Angeles More at CinemaMadeinItaly.com Feedback: Email us at feedback@filmspotting.net. Ask Us Anything and we might answer your question in bonus content. Support us: -Join the Filmspotting Family for bonus episodes and complete archive access. http://filmspottingfamily.com -T-shirts (and more) on sale at the Filmspotting Shop. https://filmspotting.net/shop Contact us: https://twitter.com/filmspotting https://facebook.com/filmspotting https://letterboxd.com/filmspotting https://twitter.com/larsenonfilm https://facebook.com/larsenonfilm https://letterboxd.com/larsenonfilm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The space race and method acting collide in Wes Anderson’s '50s-set ASTEROID CITY, and former sweethearts reunite in Celine Song’s acclaimed debut PAST LIVES. -Review: “Asteroid City” (01:42) -Notes (38:21) -Massacre Theatre (40:30) -Review: “Past Lives” (47:42) (Times may not be precise with ads) Promo: FACTORMEALS.com/filmspotting50 and use code filmspotting50 to get 50% off your first box. Feedback: Email us at feedback@filmspotting.net. Ask Us Anything and we might answer your question in bonus content. Support us: -Join the Filmspotting Family for bonus episodes and complete archive access. http://filmspottingfamily.com -T-shirts (and more) on sale at the Filmspotting Shop. https://filmspotting.net/shop Contact us: https://twitter.com/filmspotting https://facebook.com/filmspotting https://letterboxd.com/filmspotting https://twitter.com/larsenonfilm https://facebook.com/larsenonfilm https://letterboxd.com/larsenonfilm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aisha Harris’s new book - “Wannabe: Reckoning With the Pop Culture that Shapes Me” - inspires this week’s show. Adam, Josh, and Aisha share the Top 5 Movie Characters Who Shaped Us. Plus, Josh’s take on Pixar’s ELEMENTAL. -Interview: Aisha Harris (02:01) -Top 5: Characters Who Shaped Us (10:13) -Review (JL): Pixar’s “Elemental” (56:40) -Notes/Polls (1:00:45) -Top 5, cont. (1:17:35) (Times may not be precise with ads) Notes/Corrections: Resources/Links: Aisha Harris’s “Wannabe: Reckonings with the Pop Culture that Shapes Me” https://www.harpercollins.com/products/wannabe-aisha-harris?variant=40679574437922 Upcoming in-person events with Aisha Harris https://twitter.com/craftingmystyle/status/1658526875629797376?s=20 "There was no one better to watch a movie with than Casey Tourangeau." https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dq56B-YAhI41dBCSXgaA_9JRXDY6KF83/view Casey Tourangeau's 5-Star Films https://letterboxd.com/c_redmond/list/caseys-five-star-films/ Feedback: Email us at feedback@filmspotting.net. Ask Us Anything and we might answer your question in bonus content. Support us: -Join the Filmspotting Family for bonus episodes and complete archive access. http://filmspottingfamily.com -T-shirts (and more) on sale at the Filmspotting Shop. https://filmspotting.net/shop Contact us: https://twitter.com/filmspotting https://facebook.com/filmspotting https://letterboxd.com/filmspotting https://twitter.com/larsenonfilm https://facebook.com/larsenonfilm https://letterboxd.com/larsenonfilm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Adam and Josh celebrate Pride Month with the Top 5 LGBTQ+ Movies that were formative in shaping their understanding of queer life. Plus, ‘The BFIs’ recognize the best of the Sight & Sound Top 100 Marathon. -Pride Top 5: LGBTQ+ Movies (02:01) -Next Week/Notes (31:28) -Review (AK): “Close To Vermeer” (39:42) -Massacre Theatre (44:42) -Top 5, cont. (56:18) -Sight & Sound Top 100 Awards (1:16:00) (Times may not be precise with ads) Notes/Corrections: -”All That Heaven Allows” made the Sight & Sound Critcs’ Top 250 – not the Top 100. Resources/Links: “Garp, Forty Years Later” https://www.theparisreview.org/blog/2019/08/23/garp-forty-years-later/ “The Top 175 Essential Films of All Time for LGBT Viewers” https://www.advocate.com/arts-entertainment/film/2014/06/23/top-175-essential-films-all-time-lgbt-viewers “Kenneth Anger Never Cooled Off” https://www.vulture.com/2023/05/kenneth-anger-filmmaker-obituary-appreciation.html 826CHI: A Nonprofit Creative Writing, Tutoring, and Publishing Center https://www.826chi.org/ “The Grace of Keanu Reeves” https://www.rogerebert.com/features/bright-walldark-room-february-2016-the-grace-of-keanu-reeves-by-angelica-jade-basti%C3%A9n “Oscar Nominee Chris Sarandon Remembers His Groundbreaking Role in Dog Day Afternoon” https://gwynnew.tumblr.com/post/129721633114/oscar-nominee-chris-sarandon-remembers-his Feedback: Email us at feedback@filmspotting.net. Ask Us Anything and we might answer your question in bonus content. Support us: -Join the Filmspotting Family for bonus episodes and complete archive access. http://filmspottingfamily.com -T-shirts (and more) on sale at the Filmspotting Shop. https://filmspotting.net/shop Contact us: https://twitter.com/filmspotting https://facebook.com/filmspotting https://letterboxd.com/filmspotting https://twitter.com/larsenonfilm https://facebook.com/larsenonfilm https://letterboxd.com/larsenonfilm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With a deluge of great stuff heading to theaters over the next couple of weeks, Adam and Josh devote this week’s show to the latest from three great directors: Todd Haynes ("Carol," "Far From Heaven") brings his experimental rigor to the adaptation of Brian Selznick's novel-with-pictures WONDERSTRUCK; former Golden Brick-winner Yorgos Lanthimos delivers Kubrick-inspired horror with THE KILLING OF A SACRED DEER; and the 89-year-old French New Wave pioneer Agnes Varda ends a decade-long hiatus with her joyous new doc FACES PLACES. Plus, results from the latest Filmspotting Death Match.0:00-1:46 - Intro2:36-26:29 - Review: "Faces Places"Destroyer, "In the Morning"30:53-36:55 - Larsen Recommends: "Wonderstruck"36:55-43:22 - Notes43:22-54:30 - Polls: Death Match / Tommy Wiseau's "The Room"54:30-1:00:29 - "The Killing of a Sacred Deer"1:00:29-1:10:46 - Close / Hot MicsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With new superhero movies making their way to screens every couple of months, less devoted fans of the genre start to look for a more compelling reason to check out the latest installments. Like for example a director best known for a New Zealand-based vampire mockumentary being handed the reins of Marvel's new "Thor" movie. On this week’s show, a review of director Taika Waititi’s THOR: RAGNAROK (long may you reign, Jeff Goldblum) and Adam and Josh go shopping for post-Halloween discounts with their Top 5 Superhero Costumes.0:00-1:35 - Billboard2:13-26:58 - Review: "Thor: Ragnarok"Manowar, "Thor (The Powerhead)"29:59-39:46 - Next Week / Movie Passes39:46-44:01 - Massacre TheatreJames Newton Howard. "Green Lantern"47:38-50:53 - Donations50:53-1:32:38 - Top 5: Superhero Costumes1:32:38-1:36:01 - CloseLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In 1968, a Pittsburgh-based TV commercial director scrounged together a hundred thousand bucks and shot a quickie horror film that went on to gross $30 million over nearly five decades of re-releases. It also more or less invented a new movie monster. Yes, there were zombie movies before George Romero’s NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD, but - important distinction - Romero’s were the first to feast on human flesh. This Halloween weekend, Adam and Josh revisit "Dead" for a Sacred Cow review and share their Top 5 Horror Debuts. Plus, listeners name the best horror film of the last decade.0:00-1:19 - Billboard1:19-3:14 - Donations3:14-41:44 - "Night of the Living Dead" (1968)Benjamin Wallfisch, "Every 27 Years" ("It") 43:11-52:47 - Next Week / Movie Passes / New Merch52:47-1:09:47 - Polls: Decade's Best Horror / Death MatchTobe Hooper & Wayne Bell, "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre"1:10:44-1:45:24 - Top 5: Horror Debuts1:45:24-1:58:41 - Close / Hot MicsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The characters in writer/director Noah Baumbach’s films are neurotic, hyper-articulate and often have unresolved issues with their dads. It’s true of movies like "The Squid and the Whale" and "Margot at the Wedding," and it’s true of his latest, THE MEYEROWITZ STORIES, with Dustin Hoffman as the bad dad, and Ben Stiller, Adam Sandler and Elizabeth Marvel as his dysfunctional kids. Like the good dads they are, Adam and Josh dote on MEYEROWITZ and share their Top 5 Baumbach Characters. Plus, Massacre Theatre and a post-credits "Hot Mics" segment with Adam's reaction to "Blade Runner 2049."0:00-1:15 - Billboard2:00-31:50 - Review: "The Meyerowitz Stories"Cherry Glazerr, "Told You I'd Be With The Guys"34:27-43:30 - Next Week / Movie Passes / Notes43:30-50:20 - Massacre TheatreCherry Glazerr, "Nurse Ratched"51:16-1:21:30 - Top 5: Noah Baumbach Characters1:21:30-1:37:54 - Close / Hot MicsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
One of the surprising success stories of 2015 was “Tangerine,” an indie shot on iPhones about a pair of transgender prostitutes who spend their Christmas Eve tracking down a disloyal pimp. Directed by Sean Baker, “Tangerine” went from Sundance sensation in January to critical darling by year’s end. Baker’s new film, THE FLORIDA PROJECT, is set among the “Hidden Homeless” of Disney-adjacent Orlando. This week, Josh and guest Michael Phillips join the chorus of praise for FLORIDA and Adam sits down with Baker to discuss the film - and get his answers to our rapid-fire Q&A, "The Filmspotting Five."0:00-1:08 - Billboard1:08-23:17 - Review: "The Florida Project"The Flat Five, "Florida"24:09-1:00:18 - Interview: Sean Baker1:00:18-1:03:04 - CloseLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thirty-five years after the original “Blade Runner” brought its influential tech-noir vision of the future to movie screens, the highly anticipated sequel has finally arrived. Michael Phillips joins Josh for a review.0:00-3:58 - Billboard3:58-34:21 - Review: "Blade Runner: 2049"34:21-36:20 - Close
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Tom Cruise has been cranking out high-profile motion pictures at the rate of one a year for over three decades now. In his latest, AMERICAN MADE, he plays an ‘80s-era pilot who ends up working for the CIA - and a Columbian drug cartel. Adam and Josh are positive on the Doug Liman-directed film, and consider the star's long, impressive career with their Top 5 Cruise Performances.0:00-1:52 - Billboard1:52-26:10 - Review: "American Made"John Williams, "End Credits" (Far & Away)28:00-34:29 - Listener Feedback34:29-50:51 - Polls: Cruise / Best Horror Since '07Aimee Mann, "Save Me"51:58-1:39:24 - Top 5: Tom Cruise Performances1:39:24-1:42:02 - Close
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In 2015, the comic book adaptation “Kingsman: The Secret Service” opened to divisive - but mostly favorable - reviews. Some critics appreciated the movie’s hyper-violent reimagining of a Bond-esque spy agency; others found it sadistic and in poor taste. Adam and Josh... skipped it entirely. This week, they caught up with it for a review of the new sequel “Kingsman: The Golden Circle.” Plus, Adam's interview with Kogonada, director of "Columbus," the acclaimed new film starring John Cho (and some famous Modernist buildings).0:00-4:02 - Billboard4:02-30:30 - Review: "Kingsman: The Golden Circle"Dead Pretties, "Confidence"32:59-41:58 - Cruise Poll / Listener Feedback41:58-53:02 - Massacre Theatre: Impenetrable Accent Edition53:02-1:22:31 - Interview: Kogonada1:22:31-1:25:58 - Close
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Damian Szifron's 2015 Oscar nominee "Wild Tales" proves to be a perfect - and entertaining - bookend to a marathon that started with Mariano Llinas' 2008 film "Extraordinary Stories." Though very different in style and tone, both successfully films juggle multiple narratives and show their young writer-directors to be great talents to keep an eye on.
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Since 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!" (w/ Michael Phillips)Feist, "Any Party"28:17-44:41 - Next week / MT Music Fun / Crushing Linklater44:41-55:50 - Polls: Aronofsky / Tom Cruise55:50-1:03:43 - Filmspotting Five: KogonadaFeist, "Pleasure"1:05:15-1:06:55 - Donations1:06:55-1:46:11 - Top 5: Aronofsky Scenes1:46:11-1:48:34 - Close / Outtake
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In the spirit of Bunuel's surreal critiques of the bourgeoisie, Lucrecia Martel's 2008 film continues her own indictment of Argentina's upper class with the story of a woman who may or may not have committed vehicular homicide. Adam and Josh discuss Martel's gift for inviting the audience to find empathy with an often unsympathetic figure. Up next: Damián Szifrón's Oscar-nominated "Wild Tales."And coming Friday, Sept. 15: Josh and Michael Phillips review Darren Aronofsky's "mother!" and the Top 5 Aronofsky Scenes with Josh and Adam.Click to learn more about Filmspotting Marathons.
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Stephen King’s first book - “Carrie” - came out in 1974. Brian DePalma's film followed two years later. Then came Kubrick's "The Shining" in '80. Since then, there’s hardly been a year without a King movie adaptation, including two prominent ones this year - THE DARK TOWER and this weekend’s IT, featuring one of King’s most memorable creations: Pennywise the Clown. This week, fresh from a screening, Adam and Josh offer thoughts on IT, and share King-induced childhood traumas with their Top 5 Stephen King Movie Scares. Plus a (sort of) Musical Massacre Theatre and another new Golden Brick nomination - director Kogonada's COLUMBUS. 0:00-1:55 - Billboard3:37-34:23 - Review: "It" (2017)EMA, "I Wanna Destroy"40:29-45:08 - Next week / Argentine Marathon / Correction45:08-52:50 - Massacre Theatre52:50-1:04:15 - Brickspotting: "Columbus"EMA, "Blood and Chalk"1:05:12-1:48:59 - Top 5: Stephen King Movie Scares1:48:59-1:58:59 - Close / Hot Mics
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Attack ships on fire, glittering c-beams, an alien in a bike's basket passing over a full moon. We've seen some things, too, Roy Batty. The Chicago Tribune's Michael Phillips joins Adam and Josh for a Sacred Cow review of Ridley Scott's seminal sci-fi noir (we chose BLADE RUNNER: THE FINAL CUT," if you're curious), plus the Top 5 films of 1982. And listeners weigh in on our '82 Death Match - Blade Runner vs E.T. - and one of those two films ascends to the Filmspotting Pantheon. Plus Michael recalls seeing "An Officer and a Gentleman" with his college girlfriend (and her grandparents) and Pizza Ranch jokes in the "Hot Mics" segment.0:00-1:51 - Billboard1:51-37:43 - Sacred Cow: "Blade Runner"Vangelis, "End Credits" (Blade Runner)38:42-39:32 - Donations39:32-45:10 - Golden Brick-spotting: "Lemon" "Brigsby Bear"45:10-55:38 - Next week / Argentine Marathon / Listener Feedback55:38-1:03:54 - Polls ("Blade Runner" v "E.T.")1:03:54-1:20:28 - Top 5 of 1982Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes, "Up Where We Belong"1:21:23-2:00:20 - Top 5, cont.2:00:20-2:06:07 - Close / Hot Mics
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Following the inspired narrative flights of "Extraordinary Stories" and the fleet-footed absurdism of "Castro," the New Argentine Cinema Marathon takes Adam and Josh to The Swamp. Lucrecia Martel's celebrated debut film from 2001 abounds in fetid unease and the dread of impending catastrophe. They admire Martel's vision and control of tone, but question the effectiveness of the film's resolution. Up next: Martel's "The Headless Woman" (2008)And coming Friday, Sept. 1: Sacred Cow review of "Blade Runner" and the Top 5 Films of 1982 w/ Michael PhillipsClick to learn more about Filmspotting Marathons.
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Jacques Tati and Hal Hartley are offered as possible reference points for Alejo Moguillansky's Samuel Beckett-inspired CASTRO from 2009, the second film in Filmspotting's New Argentine Cinema Marathon.
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Adam reveres the Coogan/Brydon "Trip" movies. Josh? Hadn't seen them. Until now. With Josh finally up to speed on Caine, Pacino, Connery and sixteen other impersonations (along with Coogan and Brydon's career anguish and existential dread) - he and Adam review the third installment, THE TRIP TO SPAIN. Plus, Adam's interview with Josh and Benny Safdie, directors of the Robert Pattinson-starring GOOD TIME, and Josh's thoughts on WHOSE STREETS? and the new memoir-turned-movie THE GLASS CASTLE. Oh, and the return of "Hot Mics!"0:00-1:53 - Billboard1:53-31:37 - Review: "The Trip to Spain"John Mark Nelson, "Little Notions"35:10-54:07 - "Whose Streets?" / Notes / Polls54:07-59:35 - "The Glass Castle"John Mark Nelson, "Where Does That Leave Us Now"59:35-1:09:38 - Donations1:09:38-1:38:57 - Interview: Safdie Bros.1:38:57-1:51:34 - Close / Hot MicsSee Charles Bramesco's "Ranking All the Impressions in The Trip Trilogy" on Vulture.
Adam and Josh kick off their New Argentine Cinema Marathon with Mariano Llinas's epic and intricately plotted 2008 film that's as much about storytelling as it is an achievement in storytelling itself. At over four hours and featuring dozens of characters, Llinas maintains incredible control over his unwieldy beast of a movie. This episode is presented by MUBI.
When RESERVOIR DOGS came out 25 years ago, Adam and Josh were movie geek teenagers. They were bound by their DNA to love it. But Does Quentin Tarantino’s debut still hold up? In this 2015 episode of the show, they reacquaint themselves with Mr. Blonde, Mr. Pink and the rest of the gang for a Sacred Cow review of DOGS, plus share their Top 5 Films of 1992.0:00-1:32 - Billboard1:32-40:58 - Sacred Cow: "Reservoir Dogs"Sandy Rogers, "Fool for Love"41:47-1:17:42 - Top 5: Films of 19921:17:42-1:19:00 - Close
In "The Hurt Locker" and "Zero Dark Thirty," Oscar-winning director Kathryn Bigelow explored the complexities of post-9/11 warfare. For her latest - DETROIT - Bigelow stays stateside but finds herself in another war zone. Looking back five decades to summer of 1967, Bigelow's film documents the racial tensions and police violence that exploded into the Detroit riots. A review of DETROIT, plus news on a new Filmspotting Marathon and Adam and Josh share their Top 5 Films of the landmark film year of '67. 0:00-1:23 - Billboard1:23-30:27 - Review: "Detroit"Simon & Garfunkle "Mrs. Robinson"33:01-53:33 - Notes / Massacre Theatre53:33-58:58 - Donations58:58-1:36:23 - Top 5 of 19671:36:23-1:39:11 - Close / Outtake
You might be able to figure out your tolerance for the new VALERIAN AND THE CITY OF A THOUSAND PLANETS by the title alone. Got a soft spot for Flash Gordon and hallucinogenic drugs? This one might be for you. Directed by Luc Besson, the ambitious French filmmaker behind "The Fifth Element" and 2014's "Lucy," VALERIAN is the most expensive film ever made in France. The good news: the money is up there on the screen for all to see (for better and for worse). Don't know about hallucinogenic drugs, but one of your Filmspotting hosts does have a fondness for Flash Gordon, and finds enough in Valerian to recommend it. The other one is Josh. Flash, Ming the Merciless and the Planet Mongo also make their way into this week's Top 5: Alien Worlds. Cue Queen.0:00-1:48 - Billboard1:48-29:20 - Review: "Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets"B-52s, "Planet Claire"32:31-35:25 - Donations35:25-46:18 - Notes / Polls46:18-1:20:28 - Top 5: Alien Worlds1:20:28-1:24:52 - Close
Christopher Nolan films are many things, but they are rarely straightforward (or short). So DUNKIRK - based on the legendary WWII rescue effort - comes as something of a surprise. Coming in at a tidy hour 49 minutes (an hour shorter than 2014’s Interstellar), Nolan's latest is a lean, old-fashioned war picture. Still vibrating from Hans Zimmer's score, Adam and Josh share their post-screening thoughts on the film and (live from a small town Wisconsin bookstore) reveal their Top 5 Films of 2017 (So Far). Plus Josh's take on WAR OF THE PLANET OF THE APES and we note the passing of George Romero and Martin Landau.0:00-2:03 - Billboard2:03-47:54 - Top 5: Films of 2017 (So Far)Pieta Brown, "Stopped My Horse"51:22-1:08:24 - Notes / Massacre Theatre1:08:24-1:16:52 - Josh Recommends: "War for the Planet of the Apes"Pieta Brown, "Once Again"1:17:52-1:39:44 - Review: "Dunkirk"1:39:44-1:43:16 - Close / Outtake
Spidey’s back. Again. After suffering through a disappointing reboot in 2012 (and its 2014 sequel), the webslinger returns - this time under the guidance of Tony Stark. SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING finds Peter Parker in his natural habitat: high school - mostly to its benefit. Adam and Josh offer their review, plus some contrarian thoughts on Edgar Wright's BABY DRIVER and raves for David Lowery’s Sundance hit A GHOST STORY.0:00-4:30 - Billboard / Donations4:30-31:17 - Review: "A Ghost Story"John Spencer Blues Explosion, "Bellbottoms"34:07-58:30 - Notes / Polls58:30-1:12:33 - Review: "Baby Driver"Queen, "Brighton Rock"1:15:51-1:31:53 - Review: "Spider-Man: Homecoming"1:31:53-1:35:10 - Close
Nearly 15 years after its release, "Lost in Translation" remains Sofia Coppola’s best-known and best-loved film. (She won a Best Screenplay Oscar for it in 2004.) But with the four films she's made since then ("Marie Antoinette," "Somewhere," "The Bling Ring" and now "The Beguiled") she's compiled one of the most distinctive filmographies of the 21st century. THE BEGUILED is a very Coppola remake of the 1971 Don Siegel/Clint Eastwood collaboration set during the Civil War at a Virginia girls' school. It stars Nicole Kidman, Elle Fanning, Colin Farrell and Coppola regular Kirsten Dunst and it won Coppola the Best Directing Prize at Cannes back in May. This week, Coppola skeptic Angelica Jade Bastien (Vulture) joins Josh for a review of the film along with their Top 5 Coppola Scenes.0:00-1:25 - Billboard1:25-28:25 - Review: "The Beguiled"Siouxsie & The Banshees, "Hong Kong Garden"29:30-38:46 - Notes / Massacre Theatre38:46-1:07:41 - Top 5: Sofia Coppola Scenes1:07:41-1:11:13- Close / Outtake
Kumail Nanjiani will be a familiar face to fans of HBO’s "Silicon Valley," or "Portlandia," or appearances on dozens of other sitcoms and sketch shows, but the very funny and surprisingly moving THE BIG SICK should make him a familiar face to many more. The film - co-written with Nanjiani's wife Emily V. Gordon - tells the story of their unusual courtship, which featured not only family tensions due to cultural differences (Nanjiani is Pakistani-American, Gordon is white) but, more significantly, a life-threatening illness that struck Gordon while the two were still just dating. Nanjiani talks about the art of co-writing a screenplay with your spouse (spoiler: it helps to have Judd Apatow mentor you), the most difficult scene he's ever had to shoot, and he shares his Top 5 Most Influential Movies. Plus, he and Adam chat about their college days - that they nearly spent together.
Ana Lily Amirpour got lots of attention for her 2014 Iran-set vampire movie "A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night." She's back this year with "The Bad Batch," a Sergio Leone-inspired western with cannibals and a double-amputee for a protagonist. The new movie features a cast that includes Jim Carrey, Keanu Reeves and Jason Momoa (Justice League's Aquaman). Adam and Amirpour talk the relativity of badness, the consequences of seeing inappropriate movies at an early age and their favorite Keanu performances.
Writer/director Trey Edward Shults knocked a lot of us out last year with his indie debut KRISHA. This year, he comes to the multiplex with IT COMES AT NIGHT, an unnerving - and unconventional - horror film that has impressed critics and frustrated some audiences. Shults’ film is as much about loss as it is about scares, so along with a review of his film, Adam and guest host Michael Phillips share their Top 5 Movies About Grief. Plus thoughts on the late Glenne Headley and Adam's recommendation of the Sundance hit "Band Aid."0:00-3:57 - Billboard3:57-31:42 - Review: "It Comes At Night"Angelica Garcia, "The Devil Can Get In"34:12-40:18 - Adam Recommends: "Band Aid"40:18-52:27 - PollsAngelica Garcia, "Orange Flower"54:30-56:33 - Donations56:33-1:41:45 - Top 5: Movie About Grief1:41:45-1:46:31- Close
As the first superhero movie directed by and starring a woman, WONDER WOMAN went into its opening weekend with more baggage than its male-centric peers. It came out of the weekend with critical raves and record box office - and at least one member of the Larsen household practicing Diana-inspired high-kicks. On this week's show, Adam and Josh - bound by the Lasso of Hestia - share their takes, then confess their Top 5 Movie Religious Experiences. Plus, Adam's conversation with "Krisha" director Trey Shults, whose new film "It Comes At Night" opens this weekend.0:00-1:56 - Billboard1:56-31:17 - Review: "Wonder Woman"Secret Sisters, "You Don't Own Me Anymore"34:06-46:43 - Notes / Massacre Theatre46:43-1:14:27 - Interview: Trey ShultsSecret Sisters, "You Don't Own Me Anymore"1:17:36-2:03:20 - Top 5: Movie Religious Experiences2:03:20-2:05:55 - Close
Inspired by Gen. Stanley McChrystal's dramatic fall from grace in 2010 following an unflattering Rolling Stone profile, the new WAR MACHINE from Netflix puts a scowling Brad Pitt in McChrystal's boots for its Afghanistan-set satire. Despite an impressive ensemble cast, Adam and Josh agree that the film has a challenging time finding the right tone. But they also agree that a trio of actors best known for iconic work in the '80s make the most of their screen time. That review, plus the Top 5 Movie Military Leaders.0:00-2:42 - Billboard2:42-28:15 - Review: "War Machine"Black Sabbath, "War Pigs"30:42-46:42 - Cannes / Notes46:42-55:57 - PollsMalcolm Arnold, "Bogey's March"58:33-1:00:36 - Donations1:00:36-1:40:07 - Top 5: Movie Military Leaders1:40:07-1:44:02 - Close
1984 was a banner year for crane kicks, mogwais and bustin' ghosts, but it also saw the debut of Arnold Schwarzenegger's T-800, better known as THE TERMINATOR. Adam and Josh give James Cameron's seminal sci-fi thriller the Sacred Cow treatment, resulting in a heated split review. Plus, the Top 5 Films of 1984. 0:00-1:35 - Billboard2:21-35:28 - Sacred Cow: "The Terminator"The Ramones, "Too Tough To Die"37:07-55:28 - Notes / Massacre Theatre55:28-1:01:43 - Listener FeedbackKenny Loggins "Footloose"1:02:21-1:04:58 - Donations1:04:58-1:42:21 - Top 5 Films of 19841:42:21-1:44:43 - Close
Anticipation was high back in 2012 when director Ridley Scott returned to the "Alien" franchise with “Prometheus.” Despite a largely mixed response from audiences and critics, the 79-year-old Scott finds himself back aboard a doomed spacecraft with ALIEN: COVENANT. The return of the xenomorphs to the big screen is also the inspiration for this week’s Top 5: Alien Attacks. That Top 5, a review of ALIEN: COVENANT and more on this week's show.0:00-2:28 - Billboard2:28-33:12 - Review: "Alien: Covenant"Deep Purple, "Space Truckin'"36:29-59:17 - Notes 59:17-1:07:29 - PollsElla Fitzgerald, "Two Little Green Men In a Flying Saucer"1:11:43-1:47:03 - Top 5: Alien Attacks1:47:03-1:49:42 - Close
When the great Jonathan Demme passed away in April, he left behind one of the most acclaimed and diverse filmographies in American movies. Demme will always be remembered for the Oscar-winning "Silence of the Lambs," but his 1986 cult road trip comedy SOMETHING WILD may be an even better representative of what made Demme so special. This week, Adam and Josh catch up with that Demme blindspot and (with a little help from some friends) share their Top 5 Jonathan Demme Moments. 0:00-4:42 - Billboard4:42-32:23 - 'Blindspotting' Review: "Something Wild"Sister Carol, "Wild Thing"34:06-53:41 - Notes / Massacre TheatreTalking Heads, "Once in a Lifetime"54:32-1:39:10 - Top 5: Jonathan Demme Moments1:39:10-1:42:12 - Close
Adam and Josh wrap up their Agnes Varda Marathon with a conversation about the director's cinema- and life-affirming 2008 memoir THE BEACHES OF AGNES, followed by "The Cleos" - their awards for the series' best performances, scenes, picture and more.0:00-17:23 - Review: "The Beaches of Agnes"17:23-38:07 - The Cleos
Summer used to have a monopoly on superheroes, fast cars and stuff you bring your kids to, but "Beauty and the Beast," "Fate of the Furious" and "Logan" have already come and made their millions. So what do we have to look forward to when we need to escape the heat? Well, first up, it's GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2. Adam and Josh review the James Gunn-directed sequel, and preview their most anticipated movies of the season with their Top 5 Summer Movie Questions.0:00-2:01 - Billboard2:01-26:37 - Review: "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2"Sam Cooke, "Bring It On Home To Me"28:06-41:07 - Notes41:07-50:22 - PollsELO, "Mr. Blue Sky"47:08-1:24:51 - Summer Movie Preview1:24:51-1:28:52 - Close
The movies have taken us on great adventures over the years, both real and imagined: through the deepest jungle, across perilous oceans, to distant planets - and beyond. But which of those cinematic adventures would you actually sign up for if given the chance? On this week’s show, the Top 5 Movie Expeditions (Adam and Josh would sign up for), along with their review of James Gray’s new movie adventure THE LOST CITY OF Z. Plus, Steve Prokopy (Capone at Ain't It Cool News) drops by to preview the Chicago Critics Fest, which rolls out in May.0:00-2:00 - Billboard2:00-27:15 - Review: "The Lost City of Z"Fionn Regan, "The Meetings of the Waters"28:55-39:25 - Notes / Massacre Theatre39:25-51:10 - Chicago Critics FestFionn Regan, "Book of the Moon"56:58-1:24:35 - Top 5: Movie Expeditions (We'd Sign Up For)1:24:35-1:30:41 - Close / Outtake
French New Wave pioneer Agnes Varda has long displayed a curiosity about people who live on society's fringes. In her 2000 doc "The Gleaners and I," the director focuses her camera on communities (and some memorably eccentric individuals) that belong to the French tradition of gathering up what's left behind after a harvest. Documenting the various gleaners, pickers and dumpster-divers becomes a meditation on the creative process itself as Varda becomes a subject of her own film.On Filmspotting #632 (Friday, April 27): James Gray's THE LOST CITY OF Z and the Top 5 Movie Expeditions (We'd Sign Up For).
Just how big a deal is the "Furious" franchise? The 8th film in the street-racing saga managed to break an opening weekend box office record previously held by "The Force Awakens." So yeah: it’s big. So big, we're devoting the whole show to Alpha Dom and his ever-expanding crew. The Next Picture Show's Tasha Robinson and Genevieve Koski join Adam for a review of THE FATE OF THE FURIOUS, plus a replay of Adam and Josh's Top 5 Fast & Furious Moments from 2015.0:00-1:43 - Billboard1:43-33:25 - Review: "The Fate of the Furious"Lil Uzi Vert, "Go Off"35:53-37:02 - Notes37:02-1:13:36 - Top 5: Fast & Furious Moments (2015)1:13:36-1:16:51 - Close Time codes may differ based on ads.
Wes Anderson’s RUSHMORE was a minor indie hit during its initial run starting in late 1998, but it marked the arrival of a significant new directing talent, and established a brilliant new stage of Bill Murray’s career. Adam and Josh – who joins the show from Ebert Interruptus in Boulder, CO - give Anderson's film the Sacred Cow treatment and unveil your 2017 Filmspotting Madness champion. Also, Adam's interview with Charlie Siskel, co-director the Oscar-nominated "Finding Vivian Maier" and director of the new doc AMERICAN ANARCHIST. Siskel also shares his Top 5 Most Influential Docs.0:00-1:29 - Billboard1:29-35:09 - Sacred Cow: "Rushmore"Cat Stevens, "The Wind"38:33-1:00:22 - FS Madness Champion / PollThe Rolling Stones, "I Am Waiting"1:01:18-1:35:22 - Interview: Charlie Siskel1:35:22-1:37:55 - Close
In 2014, first-time writer/director Charlie McDowell made a big impression (on Adam, anyway) with THE ONE I LOVE, a movie about a troubled marriage with surreal, Charlie Kaufman-esque flourishes. McDowell’s follow up - THE DISCOVERY, which stars Rooney Mara, Jason Segel and Robert Redford, also has a provocative sci-fi premise, this one about the consequences of scientists proving the existence of an afterlife. The film debuted to some acclaim this January at Sundance and is now being distributed exclusively on Netflix. This week on the show, Adam and Josh mostly agree about the movie's failings, but still manage to get into a fight over Jesse Plemons. Plus, Filmspotting Madness Final Four results (The Godfather v 2001! Pulp Fiction v Empire Strikes Back!) and the Agnes Varda Marathon continues with the director's 1985 masterpiece VAGABOND.0:00-1:16 - Billboard1:16-29:08 - Review: "The Discovery"Alt-J, "3WW"30:08-53:20 - Notes / FS Madness53:20-1:16:55 - Varda #4: "Vagabond"1:16:55-1:27:55 - Close / Hot Mics
CASABLANCA 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 Cow: "Casablanca"Dooley Wilson, "As Time Goes By"43:58-51:15 - MP Review: "Song to Song"51:15-1:11:26 - Filmspotting Madness1:11:26-1:16:57 - Close / Outtake
Kristen 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 DOESN'T (1977).+ prerolls0:00-2:05 - Billboard+squrespace3:44-15:16 - "Personal Shopper" w/Stephen Cone15:16-44:50 - Top 5 Kristen Stewart ScenesMitski, "Your Best American Girl"+blue apron51:10-1:18:50 - Filmspotting MadnessMitski, "Once More To See You"+donations1:21:12-1:25:47 - JL Review: "Beauty and Beast" (2017)1:25:47-1:50:02 - Varda #3: "One Sings, The Other Doesn't" 1:50:02-1:54:32 - Close / Outtake
TRAINSPOTTING 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 the show, a surreal chat with Tim Heidecker and Gregg Turkington from Adult Swim's "On Cinema," Filmspotting Madness Round 2 results and Film Comment's Violet Lucca joins Adam and Josh for week 2 of the Agnes Varda Marathon. 0:00-2:00 - Billboard3:45-39:01 - Danny Boyle: Top 5 Boyle CharactersYoung Fathers, "Only God Knows"40:37-1:01:17 - T2: Trainspotting / Top 5 Boyle Characters, cont1:01:17-1:13:35 - Tim Heidecker and Gregg Turkington (Adult Swim's "On Cinema")1:13:35-1:42:55 - Filmspotting MadnessYoung Fathers, "Low"1:49:17-2:00:31 - Filmspotting Madness, cont2:00:31-2:25:44 - Varda #2: "The Creatures" w/Violet Lucca2:25:44-2:30:22 - Close
The 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 - Notes39:34-1:20:54 - Filmspotting MadnessCorinne Marchand, "Sans Toi" ("Cleo From 5 to 7")1:23:50-1:41:37 - Varda #1: "La Pointe Courte"1:41:37-1:44:15 - Close / Outtake
Who 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 Pantheon ContendersSpoon, "Can I Sit Next To You"46:51-1:03:10 - Notes1:03:10-1:24:29 - Filmspotting MadnessSpoon, "Can I Sit Next To You"1:25:42-1:30:59 - Donations1:30:59-1:47:53 - Review: "Get Out"1:47:53-2:00:38 - Filmspotting Madness, cont.2:00:38-2:03:51 - Close / Outtake
Luis 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 comes later in the week, with the 2017 Filmspotting Madness Selection Special and Adam and Josh's Top 5 Pantheon Contenders.
This year’s Oscar ceremony is bound to get political, but how might Oscar voters send a message with their ballots? Adam and guest host Michael Phillips try to stay above the political fray during their Oscar preview special: who will win, who should win - and who got snubbed. Plus, Massacre Theatre and Michael shares some thoughts on Jordan Peele's GET OUT.0:00-2:08 - Billboard3:33-29:35 - Oscar PicksGlen Hansard and Markéta Irglová, "Falling Slowly"32:23-47:33 - Notes / Massacre Theatre47:33-50:33 - Michael Recommends: "Get Out"55:45-1:24:58 - Oscar Picks, cont.1:24:58-1:30:46 - Close / Outtake
When the Keanu Reeves revenge tale JOHN WICK opened back in 2014, it made a modest $80 million at the box office. But in the couple years since it has acquired something almost as valuable as money: cult status. That cult fervor was rewarded with a sequel: JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 2, with Reeves battling some of the world's deadliest killers. We dig into the Wick phenomenon with reviews of both the original and the new entry, plus thoughts on THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE. 0:00-2:39 - Billboard2:39-36:29 - Sacred Cow: "John Wick"Tinariwen, "Assawt"38:18-47:20 - Notes / Polls47:20-57:10 - Review: "The Lego Batman Movie"Tinariwen, "Sastanaqqam"58:20-1:02:57 - Donations1:02:57-1:23:04 - Review: "John Wick: Chapter 2"1:23:04-1:28:55 - Close / Outtake
With the opening weeks of the new administration marked by political protest, Adam and Josh invite critic Michael Sicinski to share his Top 5 Political Resistance Movies. Plus, they cross off a major shared blind spot – the seminal resistance film THE BATTLE OF ALGIERS (1966) – and discuss the next film in their Luis Bunuel Marathon, TRISTANA.0:00-3:54 - Billboard3:54-39:29 - Top 5: Political Resistance MoviesSouad Massi, "Bima el'taaloul"40:30-52:56 - Notes / Massacre Theatre52:56-1:12:10 - Blindspotting: "The Battle of Algiers"Souad Massi, "Hadari"1:13:08-1:20:19 - Donations1:20:19-1:40:09 - Bunuel #5: "Tristana"1:40:09-1:52:55 - Close / Hot Mics
The short version of Filmspotting's 2017 Movie Preview is easy: it starts with "Last" and ends with "Jedi." For a longer take, listen to this week's show, as Adam and Josh pose their top 5 questions about the new movie year. Plus, a little Oscar talk and Josh's recap of his time at the Sundance Film Festival. 0:00-1:41 - Billboard1:41-30:18 - 2017 Movie PreviewJapandroids, "Near To The Wild Heart Of Life" 31:35-44:59 - Notes / Oscars Nominations44:59-59:24 - Sundance RecapJapandroids, "No Known Drink Or Drug" 1:00:26-1:03:28 - Donations1:03:28-1:46:29 - Bunuel #4: "Diary Of A Chambermaid"1:46:29-1:52:43 - Close / Hot Mics ("Split")
With it's 14 Oscar nominations, the 2017 Best Picture Oscar seems LA LA LAND’s to lose. In the role of spoiler? The critically adored MOONLIGHT, director Barry Jenkins’ poetic and moving coming of age tale set in 1980s Miami. This week on the show, revisit Adam's conversation with Jenkins and Naomie Harris, one of the film’s Oscar-nominated stars. Plus the December review of LA LA LAND. (And stick around post-credits for some ARRIVAL spoiler talk.)0:00-1:46 - Billboard3:36-26:55 - Interview: Barry Jenkins/Naomie Harris26:55-40:00 - Review: "Moonlight""Another Day in the Sun," La La Land42:06-45:00 - Notes45:00-1:10:40 - Review: "La La Land"1:10:40-1:26:40 - Close / Spoiler talk: "Arrival"
For Filmspotting's annual year-end Wrap Party, Adam, Josh and some very special guests set up camp on Chicago's South Side for a live show dedicated to some of the most memorable movie moments of 2016. Michael Phillips, Tasha Robinson and more share their favorite scenes of the year, plus live Massacre Theatre and the winner of the 2016 Golden Brick. 0:00-1:00 - Billboard1:00-16:27 - Intro / Opening Scene16:27-46:34 - Funniest Scene / Music Moment47:10-54:44 - Notes / Massacre Theatre54:44-1:09:43 - Moving Moment1:09:43-1:16:05 - Golden Brick Award1:16:05-1:38:04 - Scene of the Year1:38:04-1:46:54 - Close
The Filmspotting New Year's 'Fix' show has featured some memorable battles over the years ("Wolf of Wall Street" v "American Hustle" in 2015; "Hateful 8" v "The Revenant" in 2016), but the 2017 edition is a friendlier affair, with positive reviews of recent releases from Jim Jarmusch ("Paterson") and Denzel Washington ("Fences"). Plus, we revisit of one of the highlights of 2016 - comedian/activist W. Kamau Bell's Top 5 Denzel Washinton Performances. 0:00-2:36 - Billboard2:36-54:22 - Review: "Paterson" "Fences""Car Cleveland," John Lurie ("Strangers in Paradise")56:16-1:28:48 - Top 5: Denzel Washinton Performances w/W. Kamau Bell (revisit)1:28:48-1:32:34 - Close
2016 was a tough year. We lost icons like Prince, David Bowie and just days ago Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds. And how about that not-divisive-at-all campaign season? So we’re due for a little silver lining. This week, with The Next Picture Show's Scott Tobias and Genevieve Koski, Adam and Josh celebrate the good that 2016 brought us with part two of our Top 10 Films of 2016 countdown.0:00-1:08 - Billboard1:08-1:03:55 - Top 10 of 2016: #5-3"The Middle of the World," Moonlight1:05:27-1:15:22 - Massacre Theatre1:15:22-1:57:47 - Top 10 of 2016: #2-11:57:47-2:00:17 - Close
A lot of usual suspects at the top of the box office charts in 2016: Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, Disney and Harry Potter. And a lot of those movies? Not bad actually. But what are the year’s great films? The Next Picture Show's Scott Tobias and Genevieve Koski join Adam and Josh for part one of the Best of 2016 Roundtable.0:00-1:17 - Billboard1:17-48:03 - Top 10 of 2016, Pt 1: #10-9"Heptapod B," Johann Johannsson ("Arrival")48:56-1:51:54 - Top 10 of 2016, Pt 1: #8-61:51:54-1:55:51 - Close
There’s no such thing as a small Star Wars movie, but without a roman numeral anywhere in its title the new ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY promises something different. But does it deliver on that promise? This week, a review of the season's most anticipated movie, plus - ahead of next week's Top 10 of the year roundtable - Adam and Josh throw an old school year-end blowout, sharing their favorite 2016 performances, documentaries, music and more.0:00-1:11 - Billboard1:11-25:11 - Review "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story""No Woman," Whitney26:34-1:10:48 - 2016's Best Performances & More1:10:48-1:13:27 - Close
It says something about the contemporary movie landscape that the prospect of a new live-action movie musical is as much of a curiosity as the high-profile appearance of a silent film back in 2011. Of course that 2011 silent - THE ARTIST - went on to win a Best Picture Oscar, which may bode well for director Damien Chazelle’s LA LA LAND, starring Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling. A review of LA LA LAND, plus Michael Phillips and guest Desiree Garcia (star of Chazelle's "Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench") share their Top 5 Movie Musical Numbers. 0:00-1:41 - Billboard1:41-30:18 - Review "La La Land""City of Stars," Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone ("La La Land")31:35-44:59 - Notes / Massacre Theatre44:59-59:24 - Golden Brick Finalists"Cheek to Cheek," Ella Fitzgerald1:00:26-1:03:28 - Donations1:03:28-1:46:29 - Top 5: Musical Numbers1:46:29-1:52:43 - Close
In most teen coming of age movies, it’s usually the boys who do the coming of age. But in THE EDGE OF SEVENTEEN, the focus is squarely on the girls. First-time feature director Kelly Fremon Craig’s film has been praised by critics, but mostly ignored by audiences. Adam and Josh share some praise of their own and TCM's Marya E. Gates calls in to share her picks for the Top 5 Teen Girl Movies Directed by Women. Plus: some post-credits ARRIVAL spoiler talk. 0:00-1:23 - Billboard1:23-30:49 - Review "The Edge of Seventeen""Vanity," Mica Levi (Jackie)31:44-45:26 - Notes / Polls45:26-57:01 - Golden Brickspotting"The End," Mica Levi (Jackie)57:59-1:02:30 - Donations1:02:30-1:36:14 - Top 5: Teen Girl Movies Directed By Women1:36:14-1:53:07 - Close / Spoiler Talk: "Arrival"
Movies can entertain us, transport us, and move us, but can they heal us? That’s the question Adam, Josh, and Michael Phillips wrestled with as they considered titles for their Top 5 Movies that Console and Restore Hope. That Top 5 and more recorded live at Schubas Tavern as part of the first annual Chicago Podcast Festival.0:00-0:55 - Billboard0:55-25:06 - Top 5: Movies That Console and Restore HopeMusic: Sharon Jones and The Dap Kings, "I'm Still Here"26:38-1:03:09 - Top 5, cont1:03:09-1:08:58 - Close
With Thanksgiving approaching, Adam and Josh give a shout out to some of the year's best overlooked movies. Along with the shortlist for the 2016 Golden Brick Award (many of which are available to rent or stream), hear replays of Adam's interview with THE WITNESS director James Solomon and July's review of THE FITS.0:00-1;11 - Billboard1:11-28:39 - Review: "The Fits"Music: Glen Phillips, "Grief and Praise"29:42-44:13 - Golden Brick Shortlist44:13-45:36 - Interview: James Solomon1:18:10-1:20:52 - Close
Aliens come to movie screens in a few different ways. Sometimes they come in peace; sometimes they come to destroy; and sometimes… well sometimes they just come. In ARRIVAL, the new sci-fi film from SICARIO director Denis Villeneuve, they do just come - and it’s up to Amy Adams' language specialist to figure out why. On this week's show, Josh and guest host Michael Phillips have a review. Plus, thoughts on Jeff Nichols’ LOVING and Mel Gibson's HACKSAW RIDGE.0:00-1:48 - Billboard1:48-23:43 - Review: "Loving"Charles Bradley, "God Bless America"25:08-39:01 - Notes / Massacre Theatre39:01-51:50 - Review: "Hacksaw Ridge"Charles Bradley, "Changes"53:10-1:08:05 - Review: "Arrival"1:08:05-1:12:10 - Close / Outtake
Director Barry Jenkins and playwright Tarell McCraney grew up in the same neighborhood in 1980s-era Miami. MOONLIGHT, based on an autobiographical story by McCraney, brought Jenkins back to his roots. And that return to his home turf has paid off: MOONLIGHT has been the toast of the festival circuit all this fall. This week, Adam's interview with Jenkins and actress Naomie Harris. Plus, quick reviews of two more new releases - Marvel's DOCTOR STRANGE and TOWER, a newly minted Golden Brick nominee that Adam calls one of the best films of the year.0:00-1:06 - Billboard1:06-23:46 - Interview: Barry Jenkins and Naomie Harris23:46-36:51 - Review: "Moonlight"Anderson .Paak, "Get 'Em Up"37:59-48:40 - Notes / Polls48:40-57:35 - Reviews: "Doctor Strange," "Tower"Anderson .Paak, "The City"58:33-1:08:28 - Donations1:08:28-1:26:00 - Buñuel #3: "Death in the Garden"1:26:00-1:29:02 - Close
The clown under the bed. The shadow on the other side of the shower curtain. The elevator filled with blood. Scary movies make an impression - and never more so than when you’re a kid. This week on the show, Adam and Josh tap into their own earliest fears for this week’s Top 5: Childhood Movie Scares with special guest Ti West ("House of the Devil" "In a Valley of Violence"). Plus, a Sacred Cow review of 1984’s NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET.0:00-1:08 - Billboard1:08-28:50 - Sacred Cow: "Nightmare on Elm Street" (1984)Alice Cooper, "Welcome to My Nightmare"30:18-45:51 - Notes / Massacre Theatre45:51-1:14:15 - Top 5: Childhood Movie Scares w/Ti WestDio, "Dream Evil"1:15:24-1:40:48 - Top 5, cont.1:40:48-1:43:05 - Close
For certain film lovers, a new Kelly Reichardt film is an event. Spare and deliberately paced movies like WENDY AND LUCY and MEEK’S CUTOFF are treasured for their detail and observation - and for their focus on the lives of women. Reichardt’s latest - CERTAIN WOMEN - continues in that tradition, with a trio of loosely connected stories starring Laura Dern, Michelle Williams and Kristen Stewart. This week, a review of WOMEN, plus Adam's interview with Reichardt and the third film in the Luis Bunuel marathon - 1952's ROBINSON CRUSOE.0:00-1:23 - Billboard1:23-21:03 - Interview: Kelly Reichardt21:03-35:39 - Review: "Certain Women"Deap Vally "Smile More"36:58-48:28 - Notes / Polls48:28-1:08:35 - CIFF recapDeap Vally "Teenage Queen"1:09:41-1:15:42 - Donations1:15:42-1:32:51 - Buñuel #2: "Robinson Crusoe"1:32:51-1:47:15 - Close / Hot Mics
Back in June, Chicago's Kartemquin Films invited Adam to host a live, career-spanning conversation with documentary filmmaker Steve James ("Hoop Dreams" "The Interrupters" "Life Itself" ). This excerpt from that talk covers the James early life growing up in Hampton, VA, and his films STEVIE (2002) and AT THE DEATH HOUSE DOOR (2008) and the James-produced PBS series about immigration THE NEW AMERICANS (2004). 0:00-1:11 - Billboard1:11-25:24 - Interview: Steve JamesShovels & Rope, "The Last Hawk"26:22-28:23 - Notes28:23-52:47 - Steve James, cont.52:47-54:45 - Close
Director Nate Parker came out of Sundance in January with an award-winning debut film and talk of being an Oscar front-runner. Things got more complicated over the summer when revelations about Parker’s past turned attention away from the film and onto him. Parker’s film THE BIRTH OF A NATION, about Nat Turner’s 1831 slave rebellion, opens this weekend. Adam and Josh have a review. Plus, their most anticipated titles playing this year's Chicago International Film Festival (Oct 13-27).0:00-1:15 - Billboard1:15-30:40 - Review: "Birth of a Nation"Chance the Rapper, "How Great"31:53-44:22 - Notes / Massacre Theatre44:22-47:12 - Top 5: CIFF PreviewChance the Rapper, "Blessings"48:12-55:51 - Donations55:51-1:24:02 - Top 5: CIFF Preview, cont.1:24:02-1:27:31 - Close / Outtake
Denzel Washington has been nominated for an Oscar in every decade since the ‘80s. He’s been a consistently bankable star for just about that long, too. And yet, do we still take Denzel for granted? With Washington’s THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN remake currently in theaters, special guest W. Kamau Bell joins Adam and Josh to look back on the actor’s career with the Top 5 Denzel Washington Performances. Plus the first pair of films in the latest Filmspotting Marathon, devoted to career of the Spanish-born surrealist Luis Bunuel. Reviews of Bunuel's 1929 collaboration with Salvador Dali UN CHIEN ANDALOU and 1930's L'AGE D'OR. 0:00-1:12 - Billboard1:12-35:47 - Top 5: Denzel Washington Performances w/W. Kamau BellW. Kamau Bell, "How Did You Know It Was Racism?"36:60-51:59 - Notes / Polls51:59-1:10:51 - Review: "Magnificent Seven (2016)"Pixies, "Debaser"1:12:05-1:17:20 - Donations1:17:20-1:34:43 - Bunuel #1: Un Chien Andalou / L'Age d'Or1:334:43-1:36:59 - Close
In the 1980s and 90s, Oliver Stone was one of the most vital and high profile directors working in Hollywood. Platoon, JFK, Natural Born Killers and more collected awards - or controversy - but were never ignored. It’s been a while since Stone has demanded that kind of attention, but a new book about Stone by critic Matt Zoller Seitz aims to revive his reputation. This week, Zoller Seitz shares his Top 5 Oliver Stone Scenes, plus Adam and Josh give Stone’s '89 Oscar-winner BORN ON THE FOURTH OF JULY the Sacred Cow treatment and review Stone's latest - SNOWDEN.0:00-1:27 - Billboard1:27-37:13 - Sacred Cow: "Born on the 4th of July"Dawes "Picture of a Man"38:39-48:55 - Notes / Massacre Theatre48:55-1:00:02 - Review: "Snowden"Dawes "For No Good Reason"1:01:21-1:47:53 - Top 5: Oliver Stone Scenes w/Matt Zoller Seitz1:47:53-1:50:31 - Close / Outtake
When a couple of American movie icons pair up, it’s sometimes a little surprising to realize that they’ve never worked together before. In the case of SULLY, it’s Clint Eastwood and Tom Hanks - and if the movie becomes an Oscar favorite, you can count on Adam and Josh fighting about it from now til February as the film sparks another debate. Plus, Filmspotting rolls out the red carpet for 'The Sad Tubas', honoring the best of the show's recent Contemporary Nordic Cinema Marathon.0:00-0:59 - Billboard0:59-30:03 - Review: "Sully"Frankie Lee "American Dreamer"31:19-42:59 - Notes / Polls42:59-1:14:46 - Nordic Marathon Awards1:14:46-1:24:52 - Close / Hot Mics
Earlier this year, the BBC polled movie critics worldwide for the best films of the 21st century. The resulting list - the Top 100 of the new millennium - has been the subject of debate ever since. Noticeably under-represented from the list? Comedies. On this week's show, Adam and Josh try and remedy that oversight with their Top 5 Comedies of the 21st Century. Also, in honor of the late Gene Wilder, a sacred cow review of one of the 20th century’s great comedies: Mel Brooks’ YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN. Plus, Michael Phillips calls in from the Venice Film Festival with with some thoughts on the fest, on Wilder and on the BBC Top 100.0:00-1:18 - Billboard1:18-23:24 - 'Sacred Cow' Review: "Young Frankenstein"Young Frankenstein, "Puttin' on the Ritz"24:38-39:59 - Notes / Massacre Theater39:59-1:07:09 - Michael Phillips (Venice, Gene Wilder, BBC Top 100)Walk Hard, "Walk Hard"1:07:44-1:13:46 - Donations1:13:46-2:09:57 - Top 5: 21st Century Comedies2:09:57-2:12:22 - Close
Single dad moves to Germany for work, bringing his reluctant, rap-obsessed teen son along with him. The Sundance-friendly plot made comic drama MORRIS FROM AMERICA a hit in Park City in January, but Chicago proves only half-friendly, as Adam and Josh splitting on director Chad Hartigan's new film. And Josh was busy editing his book over the weekend, so Adam had to turn to the Call-a-Critic line to help him with reviews of Ira Sach's LITTLE MEN (Village Voice's Alan Scherstuhl) and the Obama-first-date movie SOUTHSIDE WITH YOU (rogerebert.com's Odie Henderson). Plus, a farewell to comedy legend Gene Wilder, thoughts on the new horror-thriller DON'T BREATHE, and the final film in the Contemporary Nordic Cinema Marathon, 2015 Cannes-winner RAMS from Iceland. 0:00-3:35 - Billboard / Donations3:35-22:13 - Review: "Morris from America"Dream Wife, "Heartbreaker"23:15-44:47 - Notes / Polls44:47-55:54 - Review: "Southside With You"55:54-1:00:21 - Review: "Don't Breathe"1:00:21-1:13:14 - Review: "Little Men"Dream Wife, "Kids"1:14:24-1:28:28 - Nordic #7: "Rams"1:28:28-1:40:18 - Close / Hot Mics
Citizen Kane, Vertigo, The Godfather. 200 years from now, will anyone even remember these movies? Or are we currently overlooking the classics of the future? Writer Chuck Klosterman joins Adam and Josh on this special 600th episode to discuss his new book "But What If We’re Wrong? Thinking About the Present As If It Were The Past" and to take part in possibly the most challenging Top 5 in the history of the show: Movies Future Historians Will Remember. Plus, listeners help us celebrate #600 with favorite memories from our first 11+ years.0:00-3:23 - Billboard / Donations3:23-34:47 - Movies Future Historians Will Remember"I'm Glad Trouble Don't Last Always"35:44-1:13:59 - Top 5, cont."Last Night I Dreamed My Birthday"1:15:18-1:49:20 - Defining Show Moments1:49:20-1:52:39 - CloseMUSIC-Luke Winslow-KingLINKS-"But What If We're Wrong"-"Which Rock Star Will Historians...."-Filmspotting Reviews: The Complete List-The Cinephiliacs Episode #83
As the Summer 2016 movie season winds down, some critics are already writing it off as the worst summer ever. Ever the optimists, they look ahead to fall with their Top 5 Fall Movie Questions. Plus, reviews of the acclaimed West Texas-set heist movie HELL OR HIGH WATER and new animated feature KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS. Also, the sixth film in the Contemporary Nordic Cinema Marathon – 1001 GRAMS from Norway's Bent Hamer – and Adam nominates another Golden Brick contender.0:00-1:50 - Billboard / Donations1:50-37:03 - Fall Movie PreviewTownes Van Zandt, "Dollar Bill Blues"38:11-44:05 - Notes / Corrections44:05-51:41 - Quick Takes: "Kubo" / "The Phenom"51:41-58:15 - Massacre Theatre58:15-1:07:36 - Review: "Hell or High Water"Chris Stapleton, "Outlaw State of Mind"1:08:39-1:20:31 - Nordic #6: "1001 Grams"1:20:31-1:36:34 - Close / Hot MicsLINKS-Josh's review of "Hell or High Water"-Josh's review of "Kubo"-Indiewire's 34 Indie Films To See This Season-Are You Ready For Mel Gibson's Comeback?
New Zealand director Taika Waititi got on a lot of people’s radars last year with his hilarious vampire mockumentary WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS. His follow-up, the charming coming of age story HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE, couldn’t be more different, but like SHADOWS is benefiting from great word of mouth. This week, Adam and guest host Tasha Robinson have a review of HUNT, and share the Top 5 Directors We'd Bankroll.0:00-1:30 - Billboard2:17-30:02 - Review: "Hunt for the Wilderpeople"Hockey Dad, "Jump the Gun"28:48-45:40 - Notes / Polls45:40-58:00 - "Don't Think Twice" / "Hell or High Water"Hockey Dad, "I Need A Woman"58:44-1:01:04 - Donations1:01:04-1:42:29 - Top 5: Directors We'd Bankroll1:42:29-1:51:05 - Close / Hot MicsLINKS-The Next Picture Show-"Charlie Kaufman Reflects On His Career"-Noel Murray's "Certain Women" review
Chicago critic and passionate comic-book fan Angelica Bastién joins Josh to consider DC's latest big-screen offering: SUICIDE SQUAD, starring Will Smith, Margot Robbie and Jared Leto. They also take on the challenge of naming the Top 5 Women Comic Book Characters (Done Right) and play a round of Massacre Theatre. Plus, Angelica sits through Josh’s mild recommendation of JASON BOURNE. (She’s not a fan.)0:00-3:27 - Billboard / Donations3:27-27:33 - Review: "Suicide Squad"The Julie Ruin, "Hello Trust No One"28:41-36:35 - Notes / Massacre Theatre36:35-40:08 - Larsen Recommends: "Jason Bourne"The Julie Ruin, "Mr. So And So"41:03-1:09:57 - Top 5: Women Comic Book Characters (Done Right)1:09:57-1:12:32 - CloseMUSIC-The Julie RuinLINKS-Angelica’s Keanu Reeves essay-Josh’s "Suicide Squad" review-Josh’s "Jason Bourne" review
Director Anna Rose Holmer had a Sundance hit earlier this year with her debut film THE FITS, a stunningly shot tale of a young girl coming to terms with the frightening reality of impending adolescence. On this week's show, a review of Holmer’s film, plus a 'Review Roundup' with thoughts on Michel Gondry's MICROBE & GASOLINE, the new doc NUTS! and STAR TREK BEYOND. Also the 5th film in our Contemporary Nordic Cinema Marathon - Aki Kaurismaki's "Le Havre." 0:00-1:12 - Billboard1:12-24:03 - Review: "The Fits"Music: Lucy Dacus "Map On A Wall"28:42-53:38 - Notes / Polls53:38-1:12:50 - Nordic #5 "Le Havre"Music: Lucy Dacus "I Don't Want To Be Funny Anymore"1:13:52-1:19:03 - Donations1:19:03-1:40:27 - Review Roundup: "Microbe & Gasoline" "Nuts!" "Star Trek Beyond"1:40:27-1:57:51 - Close / Hot Mics
After facing a surprisingly hostile campaign from fans of the 1984 original, the new GHOSTBUSTERS has finally made it to theaters. But have Kristin Wiig, Melissa McCarthy and company made a film that can put that hostilty to rest? Adam and Josh review the Paul Feig-directed GHOSTBUSTERS reboot. Plus, Adam interviews James Solomon, the director of THE WITNESS, a new documentary about an infamous, decades-old murder case, and the Contemporary Nordic Cinema Marathon returns with a review of Susanne Bier's IN A BETTER WORLD. 0:00-1:15 - Billboard2:42-24:53 - Review: "Ghostbusters (2016)"Music: The Heavy, "A Ghost You Can't Forget"26:06-41:19 - Notes / Massacre Theatre41:19-1:04:20 - Nordic #4 "In A Better World"Music: The Heavy, "The Apology"1:05:28-1:38:09 - Interview: James Solomon ("The Witness")1:38:09-1:50:55 - Close / Hot Mics
Collected 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 hear Adam's conversation with film writer Tina Hassannia about the director’s legacy, which he recorded just days after learning of Kiarostami's passing, you can find that in episode 593 at filmspotting.dot.0:00-0:55 - Intro0:55-11:31 - "Taste of Cherry"11:31-28:30 - "Certified Copy"28:30-41:42 - "Close Up"41:42-1:01:39 - "Like Someone in Love"
The 2016 box office has been dominated by the usual suspects - animated films from Pixar and Disney, caped crusaders, sequels. But with half the year behind us, Adam, Josh and guest Michael Phillips have stocked their Top 5 of 2016 (So Far) with a number of films that had trouble finding an audience during their original theatrical runs. With many of them new or soon to arrive digitally or on DVD, here's hoping they find the audiences they deserve.
If you were paying any attention to the Sundance Film Festival back in January, it’s likely that you caught wind of a film that was being referred to as the ‘Daniel Radcliffe Farting Corpse Movie.’ There were reports of walk outs. Well that movie has an actual title - SWISS ARMY MAN - and it actually does star Daniel Radcliffe as a flatulent corpse. It also stars Paul Dano as a desperate castaway. This week, Adam and guest host Melissa Tamminga from Seattle Screen Scene have a review, and share their Top 5 ‘Body’ Movies. Plus, a conversation with Movie Mezzanine's Tina Hassannia about the legacy of the late Abbas Kiarostami.0:00-1:15 - Billboard1:55-28:57 - Review: "Swiss Army Man"Music: Martha "Precarious (Supermaket Song)"29:43-44:02 - Notes / Massacre Theater44:02-1:13:54 - Interview: Tina Hassannia on Abbas KiarostamiMusic: Martha "Ice Cream and Sunscreen"1:15:03-2:02:14 - Top 5: 'Body' Movies2:02:14-2:19:05 - Close / Hot Mics-Melissa at Seattle Screen Scene-Tina Hassannia-Tina's Abbas Kiarostami Appreciation-Women in the Films of Kiarostami
If you were paying any attention to the Sundance Film Festival back in January, it’s likely that you caught wind of a film that was being referred to as the ‘Daniel Radcliffe Farting Corpse Movie.’ There were reports of walk outs. Well that movie has an actual title - SWISS ARMY MAN - and it actually does star Daniel Radcliffe as a flatulent corpse. It also stars Paul Dano as a desperate castaway. This week, Adam and guest host Melissa Tamminga from Seattle Screen Scene have a review, and share their Top 5 ‘Body’ Movies. Plus, a conversation with Movie Mezzanine's Tina Hassannia about the legacy of the late Abbas Kiarostami.
0:00-1:15 - Billboard
1:55-28:57 - Review: "Swiss Army Man"
Music: Martha "Precarious (Supermaket Song)"
29:43-44:02 - Notes / Massacre Theater
44:02-1:13:54 - Interview: Tina Hassannia on Abbas Kiarostami
Music: Martha "Ice Cream and Sunscreen"
1:15:03-2:02:14 - Top 5: 'Body' Movies
2:02:14-2:19:05 - Close / Hot Mics
Josh and guest host Tricia Bobeda from WBEZ's Nerdette Podcast review Spielberg's THE BFG and share their Top 5 Children's Book Adaptations.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, Matilda – Roald Dahl’s children’s books are equal parts magical whimsy and sinister menace, and movie adaptations of Dahl's books have sometimes struggled to find the right balance. The latest to make it to the big screen is THE BFG, directed by none other than Steven Spielberg. This week, Tricia Bobeda from WBEZ’s Nerdette podcast joins Josh for a review. Plus, their Top 5 Children’s Book Adaptations.
0:00-1:18 - Billboard
2:07-26:02 - Review: "The BFG"
Music: Cat's Eyes, "Girl in the Room"
27:08-37:55 - Notes / Polls
37:55-45:40 - Interview: Nerdette Podcast
Music: Cat's Eyes, "Names on the Mountains"
46:45-1:22:26 - Top 5: Children's Book Adaptations
1:22:26-1:28:38 - Close / Hot Mics
A conversation with Nicolas Winding Refn ("Drive") and Elle Fanning ("Super 8"), the director and star of the new film THE NEON DEMON. Plus, a review of the new doc DE PALMA.
In anticipation of the new doc DE PALMA, Adam and Josh do some homework and catch up with the deranged 1984 erotic thriller BODY DOUBLE.
Director Brian De Palma made his mark in the ‘70s alongside contemporaries like Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola and Steven Spielberg. But 40 years into his career, his legacy is less secure than his peers. A new doc - called, simply, DE PALMA - asks us to reconsider the director and his work. Adam and Josh do just that this week with a Blindspotting review of De Palma’s 1984 erotic thriller BODY DOUBLE. They also return to their Contemporary Nordic Cinema Marathon with Roy Andersson's YOU, THE LIVING.
0:00-1:44 - Billboard
3:24-28:12 - Blindspotting Review: "Body Double"
Music: Band of Horses, "Country Teen"
31:26-50:41 - Notes / Polls
50:41-1:03:22 - FS Recommends: "Finding Dory," "Popstar," "Love & Friendship"
Music: Band of Horses, "Throw My Mess"
1:04:30-1:13:20 - Donations
1:13:20-1:32:16 - Nordic #3: "You, The Living"
1:32:16-1:47:03 - Close / Hot Mics
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Back in 2001, Wes Anderson was known as the director of the modest indie hit RUSHMORE. Then came THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS, with its family full of failed former prodigies and iconic soundtrack. It arguably remains his most beloved film. But how does TENENBAUMS hold up 15 years later? Adam and Josh, along with former co-host (and notable TENENBAUMS skeptic) Sam Van Hallgren, have a Sacred Cow review. Plus, a little ahead of Father’s Day, the Top 5 (Non-Kids) Films To Show Your Kids.
0:00-1:36 - Billboard
1:36-51:10 - Sacred Cow Review: "The Royal Tenenbaums"
51:10-1:01:22 - Notes / Massacre Theatre
1:01:22-1:32:40 - Top 5: (Non-Kids) Movies To Show Your Kids
1:32:40-1:37:36 - Donations
1:37:36-2:09:02 - Top 5 cont.
2:09:02-2:20:24 - Close / Hot Mics
Music used in this episode:
Nico, "These Days"
The Creation, "Making Time"
Back in 2001, Wes Anderson followed up his modest indie hit RUSHMORE with THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS. With its failed former prodigies and iconic soundtrack, it arguably remains Anderson's most beloved film. But how does TENENBAUMS hold up 15 years later?
What's the Beatles v Stones of movie rivalries? Adam and Josh propose a few answers with their Top 5 Movies Rivalries, plus a review of the latest from Terence Davies, the Scotland-set SUNSET SONG.
In music writer Steven Hyden's provocatively titled new book "Your Favorite Band is Killing Me: What Pop Music Rivalries Reveal About the Meaning of Life," he writes about The Beatles vs The Rolling Stones as a prototype of a certain kind of rivalry - the ubiquitous cultural behemoth vs the reactionary alternative. It's true that few movie rivalries can compete with a rivalry as epic as Beatles/Stones, but Adam and Josh have come up with five memorable cinematic battles - and they've invited Hyden to go into the trenches with them. That Top 5, plus a review of Terence Davies's SUNSET SONG, and Alison Willmore's Cannes Film Festival recap.
0:00-3:14 - Billboard
3:14-59:18 - Top 5: Movie Rivalries
59:18-1:11:28 - Notes / Polls
1:11:28-1:22:35 - Cannes Recap
1:22:35-1:40:24 - Review: "Sunset Song"
1:40:24-1:43:12 - Close / Outtake
Music used in this episode:
Lynyrd Skynyrd, "Sweet Home Alabama"
Neil Young, "Alabama"
If the long-anticipated THE LOBSTER didn't make it to U.S. theaters soon, Adam and Josh were threatening to transform into crustaceans in protest. Happily for everyone, the 2015 Cannes award winner from Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos ("Dogtooth") made it to Chicago in time for Filmspotting - along with guest Michael Phillips - to file its review. Also on the show, Adam's interview with MAGGIE'S PLAN writer/director Rebecca Miller and the second film in the Contemporary Nordic Cinema Marathon - Aki Kaurismaki's THE MAN WITHOUT A PAST (itself a Cannes award winner back in 2002). This episode also features some really lousy quacking.
0:00-2:09 - Billboard / Sponsors
2:09-30:58 - Review: "The Lobster"
Music: Jacob the Horse, "Hitchcock Blond"
32:05-44:04 - Notes / Massacre Theatre
44:04-1:00:23 - Nordic #2: "The Man Without a Past"
Music: Jacob the Horse, "9191991"
1:01:13-1:08:29 - Donations
1:08:29-1:30:03 - Interview: Rebecca Miller
1:30:03-1:44:26 - Close / Hot Mics / Outtakes
THE LOBSTER took so long to make it to theaters, Adam & Josh threatened to transform into crustaceans in protest. On this week's show, a review of the 2015 Cannes award-winner from DOGTOOTH's Yorgos Lanthimos and an interview w/director Rebecca Miller.
The buddy crime picture is a well-worn movie genre, but the right combination of players can still make it seem fresh. Enter THE NICE GUYS with Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling. Writer/director Shane Black is no stranger to the buddy picture – his debut screenplay was 1987’s LETHAL WEAPON. Adam and Josh review Black's latest, and relive the glory days of MANNEQUIN (and LETHAL WEAPON) with their Top 5 Films of '87. Plus, Larsen recommends LAST DAYS IN THE DESERT.
0:00-1:45 - Billboard / Sponsors
1:45-24:55 - Review: "The Nice Guys"
24:55-36:27 - Notes / Polls
36:27-43:57 - Larsen Recs: "Last Days in the Desert"
43:57-47:14 - Donations
47:14-1:19:25 - Top 5: Films of 1987
1:19:25-1:34:53 - Close / Hot Mics
The buddy crime picture is a well-worn movie genre, but the right players can still make it seem fresh. Adam and Josh review Shane Black's latest, THE NICE GUYS, and relive the glory days of MANNEQUIN (and LETHAL WEAPON) with their Top 5 Films of '87.
Comic artist Jacques Tardi is little known in the U.S but revered in his native France. His expressionistic, historical graphic novels are the inspiration for the new animated film APRIL & THE EXTRAORDINARY WORLD, which just opened in limited release. Adam and Josh review, plus preview the Chicago Critics Film Festival and discuss the first film in their Contemporary Nordic Cinema Marathon – Swedish director Roy Andersson's SONGS FROM THE SECOND FLOOR.
This episode is brought to you by MUBI and Squarespace.
0:00-2:08 - Billboard / Sponsors
2:08-19:09 - "April & The Extraordinary World"
19:09-20:26 - Sponsors
20:26-32:58 - Notes / Massacre Theatre
32:58-49:52 - Chicago Critics Film Festival
49:52-53:22 - Donations
53:22-1:15:37 - "Songs from the Second FLoor"
1:15:37-1:27:31 - Close / Random Chatter
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MT winner: Elise Mugge
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Adam's Top 5 CCFF Movies: Little Men, In a Valley of Violence, War On Everyone, Operator, Lo and Behold
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How to Design a Website for Your Film
Even if you’re a comic book fan, it’s possible that you’re feeling some Marvel movie fatigue. But one of the surprising things about the dozen or so films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is that two of the best films in the mega-franchise are Captain America movies. Maybe make that three. Adam and Josh review the shield-wielding patriot’s CIVIL WAR and ask their Top 5 Summer Movie Questions. Plus, some thoughts on Key and Peele's KEANU and a bonus JUNGLE BOOK review.
This episode is brought to you by MUBI.
0:00-2:01 - Billboard / MUBI
2:01-27:45 - Review: "Civil War"
Besnard Lakes, "Golden Lion"
28:29-40:56 - Notes / Polls
40:56-50:09 - Larsen Recs: "Keanu"
Besnard Lakes, "Pressure of Our Plans"
50:58-55:48 - Donations
55:48-1:27:44 - Summer Movie Preview
1:25:49-1:43:30 - Close / "Jungle Book"
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Josh's review of "Keanu"
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Indiewire's 2016 Summer Movie Preview
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Adam's Art of Memoir class
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LEGO Adam and Josh
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Ocean Research Project / The Sailing Channel
When 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.
This episode is brought to you by MUBI.
0:00-2:54 - Billboard / MUBI
2:54-26:17 - Review: "Green Room"
Muhammad Seven, "The Beastly Ballad..."
26:17-48:52 - Prince / Notes
48:52-51:09 - Massacre Theatre
Muhammad Seven, "Swampers at Fame"
52:12-55:53 - Donations / SVU Promo
1:14:10-1:25:49 - Top 5: Single Location Films
1:25:49-1:28:57 - Close
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Filmspotting Madness Final Bracket
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The Dark Side of Disney doc
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Soderbergh and Nichols Commentary
Fans 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.
This episode is brought to you by MUBI.
0:00-2:43 - Billboard / Donations
2:43-39:37 - Sacred Cow Review: "Alien"
Prince, "Let's Go Crazy"40:48-47:03 - Notes
47:03-1:07:08 - Filmspotting Madness: Champion
Prince, "Purple Rain"1:08:18-1:14:10 - Donations
1:14:10-1:34:33 - Interview: Jeremy Saulnier
1:34:33-1:37:35 - Close
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Filmspotting Madness Voting
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Filmspotting Madness Bracket
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Adam's Art of Memoir class
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Josh's review of "Alien"
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Thomas Torrey's movie "Fare"
Richard 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 - FS Madness: Final Round
Nina Simone, "Just In Time"54:30 -1:26:13 - Top 5: Richard Linklater Scenes
1:26:13-1:29:45 - Close / Outtake
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Filmspotting Madness Bracket
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Josh's review of Everybody Wants Some!!
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Peter Labuza's The Cinephiliacs
Josh and Adam got so long-winded sharing their favorite Elaine May duo, funniest moment, picture and more that it's coming to you as a separate podcast. May aficionado Peter Labuza also returns to offer his choices for "The Blind Camels."
Beloved 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 / Sponsors
3:02-29:32 - Review: "Midnight Special"
Music: Lucero, "Young Outlaws"30:35-32:21 - Squarespace
32:21-38:11 - Notes
38:11-1:03:08 - FS Madness: Final 4
Music: Lucero, "My Girl & Me in '93"1:03:59-1:09:56 - Donations
1:09:56 -1:31:55 - May #4: "Ishtar"
1:31:55-1:35:17 - Close
MUSIC
- Lucero
LINKS
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Filmspotting Madness Voting
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Filmspotting Madness Bracket
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Josh's review of Ishtar
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The Far Side: Hell's video store
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Elaine May talks about "Ishtar"
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MUBI's Herzog: Ecstatic Truths
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Adam's thoughts on "Remember"
Adam talks accuracy in true stories, finding a 'way in' as an actor and more with the star and writer/director of the Hank Williams biopic I SAW THE LIGHT.
With 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
35:42-1:00:45 - FS Madness - Rd. 2 Results
Andrew Bird, "Capsized"
1:01:42-1:02:33 - SVU Promo
1:02:33 -1:47:18 - Top 5: Batman/Superman Moments
1:47:18-1:49:34 - Close
MUSIC
- Andrew Bird
LINKS
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Filmspotting Madness Voting
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Filmspotting Madness Bracket
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"...Batman v Superman surrounded by terrorism"
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Michael's "Krisha" review
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Michael's Jeff Nichols interview
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"Born to Be Blue" Trailer
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Chris Klimek
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Glen Weldon's "The Caped Crusade"
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Lois Lane auditions
10 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 / Sponsors
2:47-21:36 - Review: "10 Cloverfield Lane"
21:36-36:20 - 10 Cloverfield Spoiled
Mason Jennings, "Two Dollar Man"
37:25-39:35 - Sponsors
39:35-47:53 - Notes / Massacre Theatre
47:53-1:18:57 - FS Madness - Rd. 1 Results
Mason Jennings, "Future King"
1:20:12 -1:56:35 - Top 5: Malick Images
1:56:35-1:59:13 - Close / Outtake
MUSIC
- Mason Jennings
NOTES
- MT winner: Justin Sims
LINKS
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Josh's review of 10 Cloverfield Lane
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"Why Howard is the real victim in 10 Cloverfield Lane"
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Filmspotting Madness Voting
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Filmspotting Madness Bracket
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Top 5 Terrence Malick Images
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You Must Remember This site
Since returning in the late '90s with "The Thin Red Line," director Terrence Malick has spent the past couple of decades producing enigmatic masterpieces – or becoming a self-parody, depending who you ask. KNIGHT OF CUPS is Malick’s enigmatically-titled latest starring Christian Bale. Josh and Adam discuss in hushed tones and unveil the director's edition of Filmspotting Madness. Plus, the third Elaine May Marathon movie, MIKEY AND NICKY.
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0:00-2:18 - Billboard / Sponsors
2:18-23:51 - Review: "Knight of Cups"
M Ward, "Girl from Conejo Valley"
24:55-27:21 - Sponsors
27:21-1:02:57 - Notes / FS Madness - Round 1
M Ward, "Time Won't Wait"
1:04:06 - 1:14:03 - Donations / SVU Promo
1:14:03 -1:34:42 - May #3: "Mikey & Nicky"
1:34:42-1:36:57 - Close
MUSIC
- M. Ward
NOTES
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Josh's review of Knight of Cups
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Premium: "The Hateful Revenant"
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"The Flick" at Steppenwolf
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Filmspotting Madness
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Evana's Squarespace site
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CineMatsuri Japanese Film Fest
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Josh's review of Mikey and Nicky
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Olive Films
Debuting last weekend on Netflix, CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON: SWORD OF DESTINY has lost original director Ang Lee, but star Michelle Yeoh has returned, along with fight choreographer - and now director - Yuen Woo-Ping. Can they bring the magic back, too? Josh and Adam discuss, and are joined by critic and podcaster Sean Gilman, who shares his Top 5 Wuxia Films.
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0:00-3:03 - Billboard / Sponsors
3:03-27:10 - Review: "Sword of Destiny"
Brian Fallon, "Nobody Wins"
28:26-30:13 - Sponsors
30:13-50:53 - Notes / Polls
Brian Fallon, "A Wonderful Life"
51:48 - 58:27 - Donations / SVU Promo
58:27 -1:20:20 - Top 5: Wuxia Films
1:20:20-1:24:52 - Close
MUSIC
- Brian Fallon
NOTES
LINKS
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Josh's review of Sword of Destiny
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Premium: The Hateful Revenant
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Sean Gilman
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30 Essential Wuxia Films
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"American Werewolf in College"
On his honeymoon, a man falls for another woman. The marriage is a bust, but the movie isn't. It's Elaine May's THE HEARTBREAK KID. On this week's show, Adam and Josh continue their May Marathon with the 1972 comedy starring Charles Grodin and Cybill Shepherd (and a great, Oscar-nominated turn by May's daughter Jeannie Berlin as the jilted wife). Plus, what happened when Josh found himself in a dark room with THE WITCH, Adam's trip to Broadway and the Top 5 Films of 1972.
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0:00-2:47 - Billboard / Sponsors
2:47-31:04 - Elaine May #2: "The Heartbreak Kid"
31:04-33:56 - Listener Voicemaills
Music: Hamilton, "Alexander Hamilton"
35:03-41:19 - Sponsors
41:19-51:18 - Notes / Massacre Theatre
51:18-1:03:25 – Recommendations: "The Witch" / "Hamilton"
Music: Hamilton, "My Shot"
1:04:44 - 1:05:49 - Promo
1:05:49 -1:36:09 - Top 5: 1972 Movies
1:36:09-1:39:19 - Close
MUSIC
- Hamilton
NOTES
- MT winner: Ryan McQuade
LINKS
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Josh's review of The Heartbreak Kid
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Josh's reviews of The Witch
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YouTube: The Heartbreak Kid
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"The Mysterious Elaine May"
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"The Beer Doctor's" Oscar pairings
Filling in for Adam and Josh this week, the Chicago Tribune's Michael Phillips and Tasha Robinson from The Verge/Next Picture Show chat about the 17th century-set horror film THE WITCH and potty-mouthed superhero DEADPOOL – plus 2016's most baffling Oscar picks.
0:00-2:37 - Billboard / Sponsors
2:37-24:39 - Review: "The Witch"
The Cactus Blossoms, "Change Your Ways or Die"
25:45-31:55 - Polls
31:55-44:12 – Review: 'Deadpool"
The Cactus Blossoms, "If I Can't Win"
45:18 - 46:11 - SVU Promo
46:11 -1:14:49 - Top 5: Baffling Oscar Picks
1:14:49-1:18:34 - Close
‘Funny looking’ is a perfectly good way to describe, say, Steve Buscemi in FARGO – or countless other memorable characters that make up the Coen Bros. universe. With their latest, HAIL, CAESAR!, Josh and Adam consider the whole funny looking bunch and force themselves to pick their Top 5 Coen Bros. Characters. Plus, a review of HAIL, CAESAR!, Massacre Theatre and more!
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0:00-3:17 - Billboard / Sponsors
3:24-33:19 - Review: "Hail Caesar!"
Music: Josh Rouse, "You Walked Through the Door"
33:19-46:58 - Notes / Massacre Theatre
46:58-53:48 – Top 5: Coen Bros Characters.
Music: Josh Rouse, "Some Days I’m Golden All Night"
1:03:00-1:11:19 - Donations
1: 11:19 -1:33:46 - Top 5: Coen Characters cont.
1:33:46-1:36:02 - Close
MUSIC
- Josh Rouse
NOTES
Massacre Theatre winner: Beth Etter, Twin Cities, MN
CORRECTIONS
- Yes, Adam said "Llewyn" Moss when he meant "Llewelyn" Moss.
LINKS
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Mike Nichols quote about directing
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Josh's review of "Hail, Caesar!"
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Indiewire's Best Coen Brothers Characters
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Rolling Stone's 25 Best Coen Characters
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Kevin B. Lee's "Big Short" video essay
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Laura's Squarespace quilting website
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Mary-marry-merry merger
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Kate chiding Rooney on Kimmel
After carbo-loading for weeks and buying a pair of matching running shorts, Adam and Josh set off on the latest Filmspotting Marathon: a four-part look at the work of comedy legend Elaine May – a director unfortunately best known for one of the biggest box office failures of the 1980s: "Ishtar." This week, a review of May's 1971 debut A NEW LEAF starring May and Walter Matthau. Plus, the Top 5 Comedies About the Rich.
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0:00-1:57 - Billboard / Sponsors
1:57-41:29 - Elaine May #1: "A New Leaf"
Music: Little Legend, "Crooked My Nose"
42:25-45:03 - Sponsors
45:03-1:06:20 - Notes / Polls
Music: Little Legend, "My Best George Carlin"
1:07:16-1:03:10 - Donations / SVU Promo
1:13:32-1:46:01 - Top 5: Comedies About the Rich
1:46:01-1:47:45 - Close
MUSIC
- Little Legend
LINKS / NOTES
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NY Times Jacques Rivette obit
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Peter Labuza's The Cinephiliacs
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American Masters: Mike Nichols
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Josh's review of A New Leaf
It’s January and the movie year is full of promise. Full of promise – and questions. Questions like: Who wins in a battle between Batman and Superman? Or, Will the new Terrence Malick approach the greatness of "The Tree of Life?" What about Batman v. Terrence Malick? The 2016 Movie Preview continues with Adam, Josh and special guest Genevieve Koski from The Next Picture Show podcast sharing their Top 5 Movie Questions of 2016. Plus, a review of the Oscar-nominated 45 YEARS and Josh's thoughts on SON OF SAUL.
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0:00-3:24 - Billboard / Sponsors
3:24-30:11 - Review: "45 Years"
The Noise FM, "Crooked Smile"
31:29-33:02 - Sponsors
33:02-48:52 - Notes / Massacre Theatre
48:52-53:48 - Larsen Recs: "Son of Saul"
The Noise FM, "Scam Artist"
54:46-1:03:10 - Donations
1:03:10-1:49:25 - 2016 Preview (Pt 2)
1:49:25-1:52:25 - Close
MUSIC
- The Noise FM
LINKS
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Josh's review of 45 Years
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Josh's review of Son of Saul
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Music Box 70mm Festival
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Calgary Cinematheque's Squarespace site
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Stephanie's husband w/ Werner Herzog
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Genevieve Koski (@GenevieveKoski)
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The Next Picture Show
In the tradition of their Wolf of Wall Street vs. American Hustle battle a couple years back, Adam and Josh again find themselves on opposite sides of a pair of high-profile, late-year releases: Quentn Tarantino's THE HATEFUL EIGHT and Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu's THE REVENANT. On this week's show, that 12-round bout, and a look ahead at the new year in film with the Top 5 Most Anticipated Films of 2016.
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0:00-3:20 - Billboard / Sponsors
3:20-47:33 - "Revenant" vs. "Hateful Eight"
Music: David Bowie, "Cat People"
48:22-52:13 - Sponsors / SVU
52:13-1:09:26 - Notes / Polls
Music: David Bowie, "Life on Mars?"
1:10:58-1:20:21 - Donations / Sponsor
1:20:21-1:47:00 - 2016 Preview (Pt 1)
1:47:00-1:49:23 - Close
MUSIC
- David Bowie
LINKS
- Josh's review of The Hateful Eight
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Josh's review of The Revenant
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Hateful Eight and The Revenant bring the pain...
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Revenant and The Hateful Eight go to hell
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Hipster Misogyny: The Betrayal of The Hateful Eight
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Michael Phillips on Alan Rickman
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Adam Sternbergh on Hans Gruber
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Kevin Smith on Rickman (starts at 56:32)
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Taylor's Squarespace site
Live 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.
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0:00-2:14 - Billboard / Sponsors 2:14-25:13 - Opening Scenes / Moving Moments 25:13-48:14 - Massacre Theatre / Funniest Moments Act I Musical Recap 49:52-52:51 - Sponsors / SVU Promo 52:51-1:22:00 - Musical Moments / Action Scenes 1:22:00-1:32:48 - 2015 Golden Brick Award 1:32:48-1:50:55 - Scenes of the Year Act II Musical Recap 1:52:51-1:56:13 - Close MUSIC
- Abraham Levitan
NOTES
- MT winner: Chris Birkhimer, San Marcos, TX
LINKS
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Host and guest choices
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"Inside The Most OMG Scene In “Creed”
One 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 review
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.
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0:00-3:16 - Billboard / Sponsors
3:16-47:01 - Top 10 of 2015 (#5-3)
"The Times," Carol
47:51-51:23 - Squarespace / Vermont MFA
36:10-1:02:30 - Notes / Massacre Theatre
1:02:30-1:43:15 - Top 10 cont. (#2-1)
1:43:15-1:46:41 - Close
MUSIC
- Carter Burwell, Carol
NOTES
- MT Winner: Zak Santucci, Queens, NY
LINKS
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2015 Wrap Party Live tickets
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Full top 10 lists with guest picks
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Scott Tobias (Full Top 10)
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Michael Phillips
End of year movie talk is usually dominated by a few prestige pictures, but does anyone care about prestige with a new STAR WARS in theaters? Sure you do. Michael Phillips and Scott Tobias join Adam and Josh for the Top 10 Films of 2015 roundtable - and ok, a little Star Wars talk.
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0:00-3:57 - Billboard / Sponsors
3:57-33:54 - Top 10 of 2015
"Rohan," The Assassin
34:57-36:10 - Squarespace
36:10-47:57 - "The Force Awakens" / Notes
47:57-55:38 - Polls
"We Used To Dance," While We're Young
56:08-57:49 - VT MFA
57:49-1:37:44 - Top 10 of 2015 cont.
1:37:44-1:41:40 - Close
MUSIC
- Doudou N'Diaye Rose / James Murphy
LINKS
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Michael Phillips
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Scott Tobias (Full Top 10)
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2015 Wrap Party Live tickets
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Golden Brick Finalists
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Village Voice Critics Poll
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Indiewire Critics Poll
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Chicago Film Critics Winners
Are you looking for "the most non-specific, superficial" review of STAR WARS: EPISODE VII - THE FORCE AWAKENS? Then step on board the Millennium Falcon with Josh and Adam for a spoiler-free conversation – until the 22 minute mark, anyway.
:00-21:51 Review: "The Force Awakens"
21:52-22:31 Break
22:32-30:36 Spoiler Talk
If a movie has you sticking around for the credits, chances are you’re looking for an answer to the question: who WAS that? Every year the movies introduce us to someone – or something – we’ve never seen before. Adam and Josh share their Top 5 Discoveries of 2015 – among them: "Anchorman" director Adam McKay, great director? Lots of debate on that one during their review of THE BIG SHORT starring Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling and Brad Pitt. Plus, Larsen Recommends CHI-RAQ.
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0:00-4:25 - WBEZ Promo / Billboard / Sponsors
4:25-28:00 - Review: "The Big Short"
Sharon Jones..., "World of Love"
29:22-31:54 - VT MFA / Harry's
31:54-39:46 - Notes / Golden Brick Finalists
39:46-43:56 - JL Recommends: "Chi-raq"
Sharon Jones... "8 Days of Hannukah"
45:15-58:11 - Sponsor / Donations / SVU Promo
58:11-1:29:46 - Top 5: Discoveries of 2015
1:29:46-1:33:08 - Close
MUSIC
- Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings
LINKS
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2015 Wrap Party Live tickets
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Golden Brick Finalists
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Josh's review of The Big Short
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Josh's review of Chi-Raq
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The First King of Hollywood
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Setsuko Hara obituary
It may not be quite as momentous as Hitchcock and Truffaut getting together in 1962, but on this week's show, Adam speaks with HITCHCOCK/TRUFFAUT director Kent Jones about the legacy of Truffaut's seminal film book about the Master of Suspense. Plus, Adam and Josh take care of the holiday shopping for the budding film snob in your life with their own Top 5 Film Books.
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0:00-2:42 - Billboard / Sponsors
2:42-28:51 - Interview: Kent Jones
Music: Ryan Adams, "Bad Blood"
29:56-31:51 - Audible / MUBI
31:51-42:58 - Notes / Massacre Theatre
42:58-51:15 - Polls
Music: Ryan Adams, "Blank Space"
52:22-1:01:43 - Donations
1:01:43-1:29:26 - Top 5: Film Books
1:29:26-1:32:17 - Close / Outtake
MUSIC
- Ryan Adams
NOTES
- MT winner: Brian Fontanilla, San Leandro, CA
LINKS
- Hitchcock/Truffaut info
- Chicago Serbian Film Festival
Based on a true story and made in the same decade as Hitchcock masterpieces "Strangers on a Train," "Rear Window" and "Vertigo," 1956's THE WRONG MAN with Henry Fonda is an often overlooked title in the Hitchcock filmography – as it was until recently by Adam and Josh, who discuss for this special Blindspotting prelude to Adam's conversation with HITCHCOCK/TRUFFAUT director Kent Jones and their Top 5 Film Books.
LINKS
- Josh's review of The Wrong Man
We hope you haven’t had your fill of leftovers because on this week’s show Josh and Adam start their look back at the year in film with their annual Thanksgiving Golden Brick Preview. They revisit reviews for three of their favorite overlooked or under-seen movies of 2015 and announce the films that have made the shortlist for this year’s Golden Brick Award.
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2:13-24:34 - Review: "Buzzard"
Chance Jones, "Love Still Wild"
27:04-28:01 - SVU Promo
28:01-45:36 - Review: "What We Do..."
Chance Jones, "Alone With Him"
46:43-52:49 - Golden Brick Shortlist
52:49-1:18:43 - Review: "Slow West"
1:18:43-1:20:46 - Close / Outtake
MUSIC
- Chance Jones
LINKS / NOTES
- Golden Bricks Shortlist
The HUNGER GAMES series could have settled for pleasing its YA fan base, but its success at the box office – and (mostly) with critics – shows a greater ambition. Or at least really good judgment in the casting of Jennifer Lawrence. Adam and Josh have a review of the series finale, MOCKINGJAY – PART 2, plus the Top 5 Dramatic Ensemble Movies and some thoughts on the stellar ensemble in Tom McCarthy's SPOTLIGHT.
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0:00-2:18 - Billboard / MUBI
2:18-24:34 - Review: "Mockingjay – Part 2"
The Dead Weather, "I Feel Love (Every Million Miles)"
25:47-44:25 - Notes / Polls
44:25-54:24 - Review: "Spotlight"
The Dead Weather, "Impossible Winner"
55:27-59:35 - Donations
59:35-1:28:16 - Top 5: Ensemble Movies
1:28:16-1:31:33 - Close / Outtake
MUSIC
- The Dead Weather
LINKS
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Josh's "Mockingjay - Part 2" review
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Hunger Games Name Generator
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Clip: James Bond Jr.
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Josh's "Spotlight" review
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Roosmania.ca
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Klosterman on "Dazed and Confused"
Daniel Craig’s James Bond is more serious, more human and more haunted than his predecessors. Does that make him the best? (Yes, actually it does.) Craig’s fourth and latest outing as Bond, SPECTRE, topped the box office in its opening weekend. Adam and Josh review and share their Top 5 Bond Tropes with the help of special guest Bond expert Chris Klimek.
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0:00-2:26 - Billboard / Sponsors
2:26-27:27 - Review: "Spectre"
Shirley Bassey, "Goldfinger"
28:27-30:45 - Promo: Harry's
30:45-42:28 - Notes / Massacre Theatre
42:28-44:33 - Brickspotting: "Heart of a Dog"
Nancy Sinatra, "You Only Live Twice"
45:15-52:01 - Donations / SVU Promo
52:01-1:21:25 - Top 5: James Bond Tropes
1:21:25-1:25:47 - Close / Outtake
NOTES
- MT winner: Rochelle Fetters
MUSIC
- Bond Themes
LINKS
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Josh's Spectre review
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The Next Picture Show
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Michael Phillips on "Heart of a Dog"
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Matt Singer ranks every Bond
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Chris Klimek
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Klimek's "Spectre" review
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Klimek on the history of SPECTRE
The Cannes Film Festival has awarded a Best Director Prize since the festival’s second year, 1946. For this week’s Top 5, Adam and Josh pick their favorite winners of the Prix de la mise en scène and review the film that won this year's prize, THE ASSASSIN, from Taiwan's Hou Hsiao-Hsien. Plus, some thoughts on Paul Thomas Anderson's JUNUN.
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0:00-2:51 - Billboard / MUBI
2:51-20:57 - Review: "The Assassin"
The Surface of the Deep, "Poetry"
21:57-38:19 - Notes / Polls
38:19-45:55 - AK Recommends: "Junun"
Jonny Greenwood, et al, "Roked" (Junun)
46:30-53:13 - Donations
53:13-1:21:17 - Top 5: Cannes Director Winners
1:21:17-1:24:06 - Close
MUSIC
- The Surface of the Deep
LINKS
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Josh's "Movies Are Prayers" Tumblr
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Labuza's interview w/ Hou Hsiao-Hsien
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"Junun" on MUBI
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John DeCarli's review of "Junun"
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Cannes Best Director Winners
Twenty-five years ago, the movies gave us Schwarzenegger on Mars, “Best Director Kevin Costner,” and iconic performances like Kathy Bates’ Annie Wilkes, Julia Roberts’ Hooker with a Heart of Gold Vivian Ward, and of course Joe Pesci’s career-defining performance as Harry Lime in HOME ALONE (oh yeah, and GOODFELLAS)... Adam and Josh share their Top 5 Films of 1990, plus a "Blind Cow" review of Tim Burton's cult classic EDWARD SCISSORHANDS.
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0:00-2:59 - Billboard / MUBI
2:59-25:58 - 'Sacred Cow' Review: "Edward Scissorhands"
They Might Be Giants, "Whistling in the Dark"
26:54-27:49 - SVU Promo
27:49-41:01 - Notes / Massacre Theatre
41:01-50:54 - Top 5 1990 Movies
They Might Be Giants, "Istanbul"
51:36-58:37 - Donations / Sound Ops Promo
58:37-1:13:31 - Top 5 cont.
1:13:31-1:16:35 - Close
MUSIC
- They Might Be Giants
NOTES
- MT winner: Ashley Adum
LINKS
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Josh's "Movies Are Prayers" Tumblr
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"Before Neorealism" screening
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Alex in Philly links
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Recommend Belgian films
Josh and guest host Michael Phillips (Chicago Tribune) are visited by the 'Ghost of Fights over Guillermo del Toro Movies Past' for their divisive review of CRIMSON PEAK. Plus, their takes on Steven Spielberg's BRIDGE OF SPIES and the Top 5 Cold War Movies.
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0:00-4:35 - Billboard / MUBI
4:35-25:17 - Review: "Crimson Peak"
Murder By Death, "Solitary One"
26:22-27:23 - Squarespace
27:23-37:52 - Notes / Polls
37:52-47:16 - Review: "Bridge of Spies"
Murder By Death, "Last Thing"
48:27-1:18:51 - Top 5: Cold War Movies
1:18:51-1:24:03 - Close / Outtake
MUSIC
- Murder By Death
LINKS
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Josh on "Crimson Peak"
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Michael on "Crimson Peak"
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Josh on "Bridge of Spies"
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Michael on "Bridge of Spies"
How hard is it to make two great films in a row? Turns out, most legendary directors have done it. The show's recent Ridley Scott Death Match poll between "Alien" ('79) and "Blade Runner' ('82) was the inspiration for this week’s Top 5: Back-To-Back Movies. Plus, a review of Danny Boyle's STEVE JOBS starring Filmspotting Madness Champion(tm) Michael Fassbender.
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3:17-30:01 - Review: "Steve Jobs"
Music: EL VY, "Paul is Alive"
31:02-31:57 - SVU Promo
31:57-42:18 - Notes / Massacre Theatre
42:18-51:55 - Top 5: Back-To-Back Movies
Music: EL VY, "Return to the Moon"
42:18-51:55 - Donations
53:10-1:27:38 - Top 5 cont.
1:27:38-1:30:41 - Close / Outtake
MUSIC
- EL VY
NOTES
- MT winner: Bianca Soto
LINKS
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D.C. Immigration Film Fest
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Dark Side of Disney
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Lukas in Belgium's site
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What Died At Altamont
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Bergman's legacy
Telluride, Venice, Toronto, New York… they’ve had their fun. Now it’s Chicago’s turn, as the Fall film festival season sweeps into the Windy City for the 51st annual Chicago International Film Fest. Josh and Adam—with the help of Chicago filmmaker Stephen Cone—sort through the fest's 130 feature titles to offer a few of their most anticipated screenings. Plus, a completely likable review of Ridley Scott's completely likable THE MARTIAN.
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:00-2:38 - Billboard / Squarespace
2:38-21:17 - Review: "The Martian"
Music: Ne-Hi, "Turncoat"
22:29-24:42 - MUBI
24:42-37:50 - Notes / Polls
37:50-57:34 - Stephen Cone / Top 5: CIFF Preview
Music: Ne-Hi, "Drag"
58:36-1:13:18 - CIFF Preview, cont.
1:13:18-1:16:51 - Close / Outtakes
MUSIC
- Ne-Hi
LINKS
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Josh's review of "The Martian"
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Henry Gamble's Birthday Party
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Phillips' profile of Stephen Cone
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"Junun" on MUBI
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Kent Jones' Selected Criticism
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Top 5 Anticipated CIFF Movies
Adam and Josh held out hope that Tasha Robinson and Dana Stevens might come crashing into the studio to share THEIR Top 5 Breaking Up the Boys' Club Movies. Alas, that didn't happen, but that didn't stop the guys from revealing their lists along with a review of SICARIO starring Emily Blunt and Benicio del Toro.
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:00-4:08 - Billboard / MUBI
4:08-33:08 - Review: "Sicario"
Le Butcherettes, "Shave the Pride"
34:14-35:09 - SVU Promo
35:09-43:15 - Notes
43:15-52:34 - Massacre Theatre
Le Butcherettes, "Stab My Back"
53:45-56:38 - Donations
56:38-1:24:22 - Top 5: Breaking Up the Boys' Club Movies
1:24:22-1:28:56 - Close / Outtake
MUSIC
- Le Butcherettes
LINKS
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Josh's review of "Sicario"
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More on Adam's issue with Sicario here (spoilers)
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Adam on The Cinephiliacs
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PTA's "Junjun" on MUBI
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"Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead" Passes
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Quartet Macabre info
Master of Disguise Johnny Depp goes Southie as infamous Boston gangster Whitey Bulger in the new film BLACK MASS. Josh and Adam eat some chowdah and take some pitchez of the local cullah before reviewing "Mass" and sharing their Top 5 Neighborhood Movies. Plus, Josh's take on some of the films he saw at the Toronto International Film Festival.
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:00-2:52 - Billboard / Sponsors
2:52-28:30 - Review: "Black Mass"
Chuck Prophet,"Truth Will Out"
30:00-31:42 - Squarespace
31:42-46:38 - Notes / Polls
46:38-55:48 - JL: TIFF Recap
Chuck Prophet, "Guilty as a Saint"
57:10-59:12 - Notes
59:12-1:29:05 - Top 5 Neighborhood Movies
1:29:05-1:31:47 - Close
MUSIC
- Chuck Prophet
LINKS
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Josh's review of "Black Mass"
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"The Primary Instinct"
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"How Green Was My Valley" essay
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Andras' Squarespace site
For a director who was once called “The Next Spielberg,” M. Night Shyamalan has fallen on hard times. In the decade since the success of THE SIXTH SENSE, UNBREAKABLE and SIGNS, Shyamalan has seen diminishing returns at the box office and with critics. Josh and Adam assess whether Shyamalan has changed his luck with the low-budget horror film THE VISIT. Plus, the Top 5 Movie House Guests and a few thoughts on THE MEND.
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:00-2:04 - Billboard / MUBI
2:04-27:08 - Review: "The Visit"
Keith Richards, "Amnesia"
28:30-47:47 - Notes / Massacre Theatre
47:47-52:29 - AK Recommends: "The Mend"
Keith Richards, "Trouble"
53:25-59:49 - Donations / SVU Promo
59:40-1:26:08 - Top 5: House Guests
1:26:08-1:29:53 - Close / Outtake
MUSIC
- Keith Richards
LINKS
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Josh's review of "The Visit"
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"99 Homes" Passes
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Slate Culture Gabfest in Chicago
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Hands of Uncle Charlie
Live 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.
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: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 - Close / Outtake
MUSIC
- The Pixies
LINKS
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Josh's review of "Queen of Earth"
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Adam on InSession Film podcast
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"Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story"
If the summer and year-end movie seasons are all about expectation, fall… is all about surprises. Hopefully, good ones. The Chicago Tribune's Michael Phillips (and his trusty light saber) joins Adam and Josh for a double dose of Top 5s this week – Most Anticipated Fall Movies and Questions about the impending season. Plus, a review roundup with thoughts on QUEEN OF EARTH, MERU, DIGGING FOR FIRE and PHOENIX.
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Get Matthew McConaughey’s performance of “Summer Farmer” as a free download through Sept. 30.
:00-3:14 - Billboard / Audible-MUBI
3:14-32:33 - Fall Movie Preview, Pt. 1
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, "S.O.B."
33:39-34:37 - Audible
34:37-48:12 - Notes / Massacre Theatre
48:12-1:04:21 - Review Roundup
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, "Wasting Time"
1:05:18-1:06:12 - SVU Promo
1:06:12-1:32:56 - Fall Movie Preview, Pt. 2
1:32:56-1:36:20 - Close / Outtake
MUSIC
- Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweat
NOTES
- MT winner: Ryan Ervin
LINKS
- Michael Phillips on Wes Craven
Of current actor-director combos, Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach are significant for their writing partnership – and for Gerwig’s impact on Baumbach’s choice of subjects. Since hooking up with the 32 year-old Gerwig, Gen-Xer Baumbach has started training his eye on 20-something millennials – first in 2012’s "Frances Ha" and with the new MISTRESS AMERICA. Adam and Josh review Baumbach and Gerwig's latest, and revisit their Top 5 Desert Island Directors.
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:00-2:35 - Billboard / MUBI
2:35-28:20 - Review: "Mistress America"
The Staves, "Teeth White"
29:31-31:41 - Squarespace
31:41-46:29 - Notes / Polls
The Staves, "Make It Holy"
47:48-58:35 - Donations
58:35-1:39:04 - Top 5: Desert Island Directors
1:39:04-1:41:38 - Close
MUSIC
- The Staves
LINKS
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Josh's "Mistress America" review
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Michelle's Squarespace site
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Ricardo's movie: "El Cumpleaños de Joaquín"
With 2012's ACT OF KILLING, director Joshua Oppenheimer delivered one of the most acclaimed, innovative - and harrowing - documentaries in recent memory. His follow-up, THE LOOK OF SILENCE, is less formally ambitious, but returns Oppenheimer to familiar territory – Indonesia's bloody anti-Communist purge that left hundreds of thousands dead in the mid-1960s. Adam and Josh review "Silence," give last week's director/muse poll another shot, and revisit their Top 5 Haunted Past Movies.
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:00-4:17 - Billboard / MUBI
4:17-37:42 - Review: "The Look of Silence"
The Aches, "Judas"
39:01-55:07 - Notes / Massacre Theatre
55:07-59:20 - Review: "M:I – Rogue Nation"
The Aches, "Prodigals"
1:00:31-1:07:07 - Donations / SVU Promo
1:07:07-1:32:43 - Top 5: Haunted Past Movies
1:32:43-1:35:53 - Close / Outtake
MUSIC
- The Aches
NOTES
- MT winner: Joseph Erikson
LINKS
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Josh's "Look of Silence" review
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Nigel's interview w/ Karina Longworth
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Apu Trilogy coming to Criterion
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A WALK IN THE WOODS Tickets
Since his death in 2008 at age 46, a kind of cult has developed around writer David Foster Wallace. For proof, look no further than the existence of THE END OF THE TOUR, the Sundance hit starring Jason Segel as Wallace, along with Jesse Eisenberg as Rolling Stone reporter David Lipsky. The film – from SPECTACULAR NOW director James Ponsoldt – documents Lipsky's five-day interview with Wallace following the celebrated publication of the author’s INFINITE JEST. Adam and Josh review THE END OF THE TOUR and revisit their Top 5 Movies About Writers.
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:00-2:56 - Billboard / MUBI
2:56-33:08 - Review: "The End of the Tour"
R.E.M., "Strange Currencies"
34:06-45:54 - Notes / Polls
Tracey Ullman, "They Don't Know"
46:31-56:33 - Donations
56:33-1:21:56 - Top 5: Movies About Writers (Revisited)
1:21:56-1:26:21 - Close / Outtake
MUSIC
- The End of the Tour Soundtrack
LINKS
- Josh's "End of the Tour" review
Back in March, Adam and Josh celebrated Filmspotting's 10th anniversary with the Top 10 Blind Spots – significant oversights in their ongoing film educations. #3 on Adam's list was David Lean's 1965 epic DOCTOR ZHIVAGO, which gets a special "Blindspotting" review this week in honor of its 50th anniversary and the recent passing of star Omar Sharif. Plus, the Top 5 Small Moments in Big Movies.
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:00-3:02 - Billboard / MUBI
3:02-37:56 - Review: "Doctor Zhivago"
Wilder Embry, "Pretty Things"
39:24-53:39 - Notes / Massacre Theatre
53:39-1:04:08 - FS Recommends
Wilder Embry, "It"
1:05:17-1:11:03 - Donations / SVU Promo
1:11:03-1:42:16 - Top 5 Small Moments...
1:42:16-1:45:30 - Close / Outtake
MUSIC
- Wilder Embry
NOTES
- MT winner: Rance Craft, Austin
LINKS
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Josh's "Doctor Zhivago" review
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You Must Remember This
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The Cinephiliacs
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"Call Me Lucky"
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"Tangerine"
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Harold Ramis Collaborations
Former Dissolve Managing Editor Genevieve Koski joins Scott Tobias for week #2 of The Dissolve's Filmspotting residency. It's also week #2 of putting a positive spin on the end of their former online home... Scott and Genevieve get optimistic with their Top 5 Exciting Movie Trends. Plus, a review of MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – ROGUE NATION and some thoughts on the new indie THE STANFORD PRISON EXPERIMENT.
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:00-2:32 - Billboard / MUBI
2:32-28:44 - Review: "M:I – Rogue Nation"
Heartless Bastards, "Gates of Dawn"
30:05-39:12 - Notes / Polls
39:12-52:57 - Review: "Stanford Prison Exp."
Heartless Bastards, "Journey"
54:22-1:10:35 - Top 5: Exciting Movie Trends
1:10:35-1:13:32 - Close
LINKS
- "Jurassic World" and high heels
For two years, members of The Dissolve staff put blood, sweat and tears into running their great film site – and all you get is a lousy top 5 list. Dissolvers Scott Tobias and Keith Phipps fill in for Adam and Josh, sharing the Top 5 Things We Learned At The Dissolve. Plus, reviews of SOUTHPAW with Jake Gyllenhaal and the indie transgender comedy TANGERINE.
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:00-2:32 - Billboard / MUBI
2:32-15:49 - Review: "Southpaw"
Courtney Barnett, "Pedestrian at Best"
17:02-18:50 - Sponsor: Squarespace
18:50-25:14 - Notes / Massacre Theatre
25:14-36:51 - Review "Tangerine"
Courtney Barnett, "Depreston"
38:10-38:59 - SVU Promo
38:59-53:34 - Top 5: Things We Learned At...
53:34-57:52 - Close
MUSIC
- Courtney Barnett
NOTES
- MT winner: Melanie Purser
LINKS
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The Dissolve on Facebook
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Dissolve spinoff "The Solute"
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Oscilliscope Labs' "Musings" Tumblr
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Stanley Kubrick's favorite movies
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Jessef's Squarespace site
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Aaron's Squarespace site
It-Girl Amy Schumer falls for potential Manic Pixie Dream Guy Bill Hader... but will Adam and Josh swoon for the Schumer-penned/Judd Apatow-directed TRAINWRECK? Plus, the movies' Top 5 Comedy Ensembles.
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:00-3:49 - Billboard / MUBI
3:49-25:40 - Review: "Trainwreck"
Jason Isbell, "It Takes a Lifetime"
27:04-37:11 - Notes / Polls
Jason Isbell, "24 Frames"
38:29-44:00 - Donations / Promo: Sound Ops
44:00-1:10:54 - Top 5: Comedy Ensembles
1:10:54-1:14:30 - Close / Outtake
MUSIC
- Jason Isbell
LINKS
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Grammar Girl on 'whole nother'
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Josh's "Trainwreck" review
With nothing but "Mission Impossible" sequels and a "Vacation" reboot ahead, Adam and Josh turn back and share their Top 5 Films of 2015 (So Far). Plus, a few thoughts on LOVE & MERCY and THE TRIBE.
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:00-3:07 - Billboard / Harry's-MUBI
3:07-25:43 - Top 5: Films of 2015 (So Far)
"Main Title," It Follows
26:29-28:32 - Sponsor: Harry's
28:32-35:55 - Massacre Theatre
35:55-45:58 - "Love & Mercy," "The Tribe"
"Ava," Ex Machina
46:55-55:17 - Donations / SVU Promo
55:17-1:26:25 - Top 5: Films of 2015 cont.
1:26:25-1:30:12 - Close / Outtake
NOTES
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Farewell to The Dissolve! News that came down the morning after we taped this episode.
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MT winner: Eric McConnell
LINKS
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Josh's "The Tribe" review
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It Follows: Anatomy of a Scene
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"Man From Reno"
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A.V. Club's halftime superlatives
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The Music of "Ex Machina"
DOPE was a hit with audiences at this year's Sundance Film Festival... Adam and Josh, not so much. Plus, a few thoughts on David Gordon Green's latest starring Al Pacino, MANGLEHORN... and grab your box of chocolates, some hakuna matata and a little hope for the Top 5 Films of 1994 (Revisited).
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:00-2:38 - Billboard / MUBI
2:38-21:09 - Review: "Dope"
Digable Planets, "9th Wonder (Blackitolism)
22:32-24:26 - Squarespace
24:26-34:28 - Polls / James Horner
34:28-44:02 - Review: "Manglehorn"
Nas, "The World is Yours"
45:18-46:12 - SVU Promo
46:12-1:21:10 - Top 5: Films of 1994
1:21:10-1:25:03 - Close / Outtake
LINKS
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Josh's "Dope" review
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Josh's "Manglehorn" review
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Samuel's Squarespace site
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Kagan's Squarespace site
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"Jack and Jill's" final gag
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Adam's "Crisis of Faith" class
Pixar has made heroes out of mute robots, anxious clown fish, a foodie rat and an irritable 80 year-old man. For their next mission, they go outside... in. Is the new INSIDE OUT a return to form for the once peerless animation studio? Josh and guest host Michael Phillips from the Chicago Tribune share their eview and revisit their Top 5 Actor-Director Pairs.
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:00-2:59 - Billboard / MUBI
2:59-28:55 - Review: "Inside Out"
Girlpool, "Ideal World"
30:22-40:54 - Notes / Massacre Theatre
Girlpool, "Before the World Was Big"
42:10-1:17:44 - Top 5: Actor-Director Pairs
1:17:44-1:22:51 - Close
MUSIC
- Girlpool
NOTES
- MT winner: Adolfo Acosta
LINKS
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Josh's "Inside Out" review
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Michael's "Inside Out" review
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Michael and Heidi's "Goodfellas" video
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Adam's "Crisis of Faith" class
It's been a couple decades since Steven Spielberg first choppered us to Isla Nublar, but Jurassic Park... is back open for business. The long-awaited fourth Jurassic installment comes along just in time for all hell to break loose. Josh and Adam review JURASSIC WORLD and revisit the Top 5 Movie Locations We Wish We Could Visit. Plus, Larsen Recommends Melissa McCarthy in SPY.
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:00-3:19 - Billboard / MUBI
3:19-26:22 - Review: "Jurassic World"
Dawes, "Things Happen"
27:40-41:06 - Polls / Notes
41:06-46:23 - Larsen Recommends: "Spy"
Dawes, "All Your Favorite Bands"
47:38-50:43 - Donations / SVU Promo
50:43-1:23:57 - Top 5: Movie Locations...
1:23:57-1:26:55 - Close
MUSIC
-Dawes
NOTES
-JURASSIC PARK is currently ranked 10th among Adam's favorite Spielberg films.
LINKS
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Josh's "Jurassic World" review
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Josh's "Spy" review
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Adam's boring Crowe rankings
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Trailer: "A Little Chaos"
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Chicago Jewish Film Festival
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Adam's "Crisis of Faith" class
Hawaii - the setting for Cameron Crowe’s ALOHA - is about 2,600 miles away from Seattle, which is the setting of his directorial debut, SAY ANYTHING... Is that also about how far apart the two films are in terms of quality? Josh and Adam answer that question with a Sacred Cow review of the movie that solidified John Cusack as an '80s icon. Plus, Massacre Theatre and a replay of the Top 5 Movies of 1989.
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:00-2:58 - Billboard / MUBI
2:58-36:44 - Review: "Aloha/Say Anything"
The Replacements, "Within Your Reach"
37:55-49:28 - Notes / Massacre Theatre
49:28-1:10:11 - Top 5: Films of 1989
Music: Public Enemy, "Fight the Power"
1:11:02-1:45:53 - Top 5: Films of 1989 cont.
1:45:53-1:49:39 - Close / Outtake
BONUS
- Nothing this week, sorry
NOTES/LINKS
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MT winner: Rich Yates
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Josh on "Say Anything..."
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Josh on "Aloha"
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Alan Scherstuhl's "Aloha" review
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Pacific Northwest FS Meetup
Director Brad Bird has given us an Iron Giant, a Mr. and Mrs. Incredible, and a Rat Chef… what awaits in TOMORROWLAND? Subbing in for Josh and Adam, Screencrush's Matt Singer and Buzzfeed's Alison Willmore – also the hosts of Filmspotting: SVU – review Bird's latest and share their Top 5 Streaming Sci-Fi Movies.
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:00-2:27 - Billboard / MUBI
2:27-28:55 - Review: "Tomorrowland"
Hot Chip, "Love is the Future"
30:13-45:50 - Cannes Recap
45:50-53:39 - Polls
Hot Chip, "Huarache Lights"
54:50-1:37:31 - Top 5: Streaming Sci-Fi
1:37:31-1:41:40 - Close / Outtake
MUSIC
- Hot Chip
LINKS
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Alison at Cannes
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Pacific Northwest FS Meetup
The last time we saw "Mad" Max Rockatansky, he was played by Mel Gibson and battling a spectacularly-coiffed Tina Turner. Max is back with Tom Hardy as the new road warrior. "Relatively Rational" Adam and "Mildly Miffed" Josh review MAD MAX: FURY ROAD. Plus, Adam recommends PITCH PERFECT 2 and the Top 5 Car Scenes (Revisited).
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:00-2:40 - Billboard / MUBI
2:53-36:28 - Review: "Mad Max: Fury Road"
Pitch Perfect 2, "Kennedy Center Perf."
37:06-39:51 - Squarespace
39:51-46:27 - Adam Recs: "Pitch Perfect 2"
46:27-52:22 - Massacre Theatre
52:22-1:04:21 - Top 5: Car Scenes
Pitch Perfect, "Bellas Finals"
1:05:10-1:14:17 - Donations
1:14:17-1:35:55 - Car Scenes cont. / Feedback
1:35:55-1:38:10 - Close
MUSIC
- "Pitch Perfect" soundtracks
NOTES
- MT winner: Simon Vanderveen
LINKS
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Josh's review of "Mad Max"
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A. Sarkeesian on "Fury Road"
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Response to Sarkeesian
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The Thoroughfare
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Trevor's Filmspotting Lego Studio
A Grand Jury Prize winner at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, SLOW WEST has a lot to recommend: it’s beautifully shot, is occasionally darkly funny, and its star just might be the best actor in the business. Josh and Adam review Michael Fassbender's latest and count down their Top 5 Movie Posters – with the help of design expert Sam Smith.
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:00-2:40 - Billboard / MUBI
2:40-28:55 - Review: "Slow West"
yMusic, "Bladed Stance"
30:11-37:23 - Polls / Notes
37:23-51:39 - Interview: Sam Smith
yMusic, "Everness"
52:38-1:01:34 - Donations / SVU
1:01:34-1:37:57 - Top 5: Movie Posters
1:37:34-1:41:34 - Close
MUSIC
- yMusic
NOTES/LINKS
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Josh's review of "Slow West"
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Top 5 Movie Posters
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Sam Smith
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Brandon Schaefer
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The Poster Boys
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Movie Poster of the Day
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'Making of Under The Skin Poster'
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Smith on Under The Skin poster
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Ringwald/This American Life Ep.
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Breakfast Club Oral History
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Turan on Golden Age posters
Tasha Robinson (The Dissolve) sits in for Adam this week, playing the brilliant and quick-witted Tony Stark to Josh's earnest do-gooder Steve Rogers. The dynamic duo – not to be confused with that Dynamic Duo – review AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON and share their Top 5 Most Anticipated Movies of Summer 2015.
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:00-3:08 - Billboard / MUBI
3:08-31:20 - Review: "Avengers: Age of Ultron"
Calexico, "Bullets and Rocks"
32:24-33:48 - PleasureTown Promo
33:48-42:31 - Notes / Massacre Theatre
42:31-52:42 - Top 5: Summer Movie Preview
Calexico, "Cumbia de Donde"
53:26-1:09:52 - Summer Movie Preview cont.
1:09:52-1:14:07 - Close
BONUS
- Nothing this week, sorry
MUSIC
- Calexico
NOTES
- MT winner: Ross Brattin, NYC
LINKS
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Erbland's piece on "Ultron" and "Man of Steel"
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The Dissolve's Summer Movie Preview
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Josh on "Avengers: Age of Ultron"
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Adam on "Avengers: Age of Ultron"
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Adam's Most Anticipated Summer Movies
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Pacific Northwest FS Meetup
When 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.
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: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 - Close / Outtake
BONUS
- It Follows (Check back)
MUSIC
- Soundtracks: "Reservoir Dogs," "Singles"
LINKS/NOTES
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Noel Murray on "Singles"
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Rosenbaum on "The Player"
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Josh's review of "Reservoir Dogs"
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More AK on "Reservoir Dogs"
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Chicago Critics Film Fest
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Footcandle Film Festival
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Pacific Northwest FS Meetup
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Top 5 Films of 1992
Hop 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.
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:00-3:01 - Billboard / Casper-MUBI
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
1:31:40-1:34:56 - Close / Outtake
MUSIC
- Damien Jurado
NOTES
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MT winner: Aaron Schweighardt
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How did Adam fail to mention that Vikander is dating Michael Fassbender? Great question.
LINKS
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Josh's review of "Ex Machina"
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Chicago Critics Film Fest
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The Contrarians
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Pop Pilgrims: Tenenbaum House
-Inside Cameron's house
- Samantha's site
With 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.
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: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 Sexsmith, "Getaway Car"
1:05:29-1:13:05 - Donations / SVU Promo
1:13:05-1:44:45 - Top 5: Midlife Crisis Movies
1:44:45-1:48:30 - Close
MUSIC
- Ron Sexsmith
LINKS/NOTES
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Josh on "While We're Young"
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Chicago Critics Film Fest
Having 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'.
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: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
1:45:33-1:49:04 - Close / Outtakes
NOTES
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Emile Ardolino had a significant career
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MT winner: Stephanie Smith
LINKS
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Josh's review of "Furious 7"
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Alison Willmore's F&F Ranking
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Nicolas Curcio's EP
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"Fast Five" Canyon Jump
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Ryan's Blindspot Series
Coming to you from an old, abandoned orphanage... Adam and guest host Michael Phillips discuss IT FOLLOWS, the new indie horror movie that has garnered a lot of buzz for its handling of familiar material – sex, teens and a supernatural killer. Plus, the Top 5 21st Century Horror Movies and a conversation with pop culture writer Mark Harris about 'what scares us now'.
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:00-3:03 - Billboard / Sponsors
3:03-28:26 - Review: "It Follows"
Laura Marling, "Howl"
29:40-31:47 - Audible
31:47-47:41 - Notes / FS Madness
47:41-59:42 - Interview: Mark Harris
Laura Marling, "False Hope"
1:00:33-1:01:28 - SVU Promo
1:01:28-1:44:23 - Top 5: 21st Century Horror Movies
1:44:23-1:47:32 - Close
MUSIC
- Laura Marling
NOTES
- Audible recs: Silver Screen Fiend, Girl in a Band, Five Came Back: A Story of Hollywood and the Second World War
LINKS
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Michael Phillips
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Mark Harris
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"Scared Senseless: The Indie Horror..."
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Playlist: Best Horror Films...
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Criticwire Survey: Best Horror Film...
Satyajit Ray rated 1964's THE LONELY WIFE as his best film. Josh and Adam disagree with the master director – but only a little. The final film in the remarkable Ray Marathon is up, plus The Mitras, Filmspotting's awards for the marathon's Best Picture, Shot and more.
LINKS
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Josh on "The Lonely Wife"
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Forum reviews of Ray films
If 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.
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: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 True
1:10:59-1:42:01 - Top 5: Movies of 1985
1:42:01-1:48:03 - Close / Outtakes
BONUS
- "Unforgiven" Feedback
LINKS
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Josh's review of "The Breakfast Club"
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Kapelos full interview (Check back)
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Atlantic article on the films of 1985
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Filmspotting Madness Rd. 3
As 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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MUSIC
-Jayne Trimble
NOTES
- MT winner: John Newfry, Chicago
LINKS
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Josh's review of "Cinderella"
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Tasha Robinson's take on "Cinderella"
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Filmspotting Madness: Round 2
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David's Squarespace site
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A.O. Scott's "Ran's" video
Another Ray film, another Ray masterpiece. Filmspotting's Satyajit Ray Marathon continues with a discussion of 1963's THE BIG CITY.
0-35:52 – Review: "The Big City"
LINKS
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Josh on "The Big City"
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Forum reviews of Ray films
Bill 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.
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:00-3:24 - Billboard / Sponsors
3:24-24:38 - Review: "Buzzard"
Colleen Green, "TV"
25:45-28:40 - Shutterstock
28:40-35:10 - Notes
35:10-43:01 - Larsen (Doesn't) Rec: "Chappie"
43:01-1:00:12 - Filmspotting Madness
Colleen Green, "I Can't Pay Attention"
1:01:24-1:07:23 - Donations
1:07:23-1:47:05 - Top 5: Characters on the Fringe
1:47:05-1:50:06 - Close
MUSIC
-Colleen Green
NOTES
- Joel Potrykus's Top 10 Fringe Character Movies (in alphabetical order): Basket Case, Breathless, Buffalo '66, Gummo, Made in Britain, Naked, Pickpocket, Repo Man, Stranger Than Paradise, Taxi Driver
LINKS
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Josh's review of "Buzzard"
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Joel Potrykus at The Music Box
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Chicago Critics Film Festival
-
Filmspotting Madness: Round 1
How do you celebrate 10 years of talking about movies? You talk about the ones you’re embarrassed you’ve never seen, of course. Adam and Josh confess their Top 5 (or 50) Blind Spots. Plus, a review of director David Cronenberg’s latest, MAPS TO THE STARS, and another edition of Brickspotting.
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:00-3:20 - Billboard / MUBI
3:20-27:25 - Review: "Maps to the Stars"
FS Flashback: "Love Lift Us Up..." (2005)
28:42-46:56 - Notes / Massacre Theatre
46:56-1:07:06 - 10th Anniversary Poll
FS Flashback: "Terrier Style" (2012)
1:08:34-1:17:03 - Donations / SVU Promo
1:17:03-1:53:47 - Top 5: Blind Spots
1:53:47-1:56:52 - Close / Outtake
BONUS
- 2015 Preview feedback
CORRECTIONS / NOTES
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Josh meant Truffaut, not Godard.
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"Videodrome" was actually Cronenberg's fifth feature.
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Massacre Theatre winner: Dan O'Hara, Evergreen Park, IL
LINKS
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Josh on "Maps to the Stars"
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"Spock's Voyage Home"
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"Wild Canaries" Official Site
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Adam on "The Last Five Years"
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Sight & Sound's Top 250
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"Movies to Become More Literate"
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"85 Films You Need to See..."
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Adam's full Blindspotting list
-
European Union Film Festival
With the release of the new mock documentary WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS, about a trio of New Zealand Vampires, Adam and Josh share their Top 5 Mockumentary Moments. Plus, a review of SHADOWS and a few thoughts on the Oscars.
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:00-2:18 - Billboard / MUBI
2:18-19:53 - Review: "What We Do..."
Spinal Tap, "Stonehenge"
20:56-41:47 - Notes / Polls
41:47-55:45 - Top 5: Mockumentary Moments
The Folksmen, "A Mighty Wind"
56:55-59:56 - Donations
59:56-1:22:35 - Top 5 cont.
1:22:35-1:26:56 - Close
LINKS
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Josh on "What We Do..."
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The Dissolve on "Real Life"
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Orson Welles's last film
Filmspotting continues its look at Satyajit Ray's work with a discussion of their first non-Apu film, 1958's THE MUSIC ROOM.
0-28:20 – Review: "The Music Room"
NOTES
- Were there really two different guys from Houston named Ben whose feedback was mentioned on the show? Nope... same Ben, which somehow Adam and Josh didn't catch.
LINKS
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Josh on "The Music Room"
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Cinema Revival Festival
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Forum reviews of Ray films
Do Adam and Josh's "singular tastes" include an appreciation for the much-hyped adaptation of E.L. James' FIFTY SHADES OF GREY? Join them in the Filmspotting playroom to find out. Plus, the Top 5 Movies We Had To Review and two new recommended movies – SONG OF THE SEA and MATT SHEPARD IS A FRIEND OF MINE.
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:00-3:07 - Billboard / MUBI
3:07-28:06 - Review: "Fifty Shades of Grey"
Nikki Lane, "Sleep With a Stranger"
29:04-40:06 - Notes / Massacre Theatre
40:06-47:10 - JL & AK Recommend
Nikki Lane, "Right Time"
48:36-56:20 - Donations / SVU
56:20-1:26:38 - Top 5: Movies We Had To Review
1:26:38-1:28:57 - Close
MUSIC
- Nikki Lane
NOTES
- MT winner: Matt Peterson
LINKS
-Josh on "Fifty Shades"
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Wally Shawn as Pee-wee Herman
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Matt Shepard Is A Friend of Mine
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"My Years with Apu"
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Cheap Charts
With the divisive "American Sniper" a surprise awards season success, Filmspotting takes a trip back a couple of decades - back to the mythic Old West - for a Sacred Cow review of Clint Eastwood’s Best Picture-winning UNFORGIVEN. Plus, the Chicago Tribune’s Michael Phillips drops by to help us handicap the 2015 OSCARS.
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:00-3:05 - Billboard / Sponsors
3:05-44:47 - Sacred Cow: "Unforgiven"
Shakey Graves, "Dearly Departed"
45:59-48:59 - Shutterstock
48:59-57:01 - Notes / Polls
57:01-1:10:27 - Oscar Picks
Shakey Graves, "Hard Wired"
1:11:36-1:16:33 - Donations
1:16:33-1:45:20 - Oscar Picks, cont.
1:45:20-1:50:09 - Close
BONUS
- More Oscar picks
MUSIC
- Shakey Graves
LINKS
-Josh's review of "Unforgiven"
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Dissolve Movie of the Week: "Unforgiven"
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"Oscars 2015: Video Evidence"
Adam and Josh close out their look at Satyajit Ray's "Apu Trilogy" – but fortunately not their exploration of Ray's work – with a discussion of THE UNVANQUISHED (1957) and THE WORLD OF APU (1959).
0-33:32 – Review: Unvanquished + World of Apu
LINKS
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Josh on "The Unvanquished"
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Josh on "The World of Apu"
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Forum reviews of Ray Marathon films
Holed up in the Canadian Ambassador's residence waiting for Ben Affleck to save them, Josh and Adam share their Top 5 Rescue Scenes. Plus, a review of the Wachowski's latest sci-fi extravaganza (slash absurd future camp classic?) JUPITER ASCENDING, Josh's report from his trip to the 2015 Sundance Film Festival and Adam recommends THE DUKE OF BURGUNDY.
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:00-3:36 - Sponsors / Billboard
3:36-30:52 - Review: "Jupiter Ascending"
alt-J, "Left Hand Free"
32:12-34:01 - Harry's
34:01-46:19 - Notes / Massacre Theatre
46:19-59:00 - Sundance / "Duke of Burgundy"
alt-J, "Every Other Freckle"
1:00:23-1:04:01 - Donations / SVU Promo
1:04:01-1:35:06 - Top 5: Rescue Scenes
1:235:06-1:38:42 - Close / Outtake
MUSIC
- alt-J
NOTES
- MT winner: Jeff Haynes
LINKS
-Josh on"Jupiter Ascending"
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Josh's 2015 Sundance ranked
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Michael Sheen's infamous laugh
BLACKHAT is a bona fide critical and box office bomb... But its director, Michael Mann, made "Thief," "The Insider" and "Heat," so Josh and Adam are reviewing it anyway. Plus, Pt. 2 of Filmspotting's 2015 Movie Preview poses the biggest questions surrounding the upcoming year in cinema... And Adam (tries to) recommend Godard's GOODBYE TO LANGUAGE 3D.
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:00-3:04 - Billboard / MUBI
3:04-31:55 - Review: "Blackhat"
Ex Hex, "Don't Wanna Lose"
33:05-47:38 - Notes / Polls
47:38-54:13 - "Goodbye to Language"
Ex Hex, "New Kid"
55:08-59:03 - Donations
59:03-1:25:05 - Top 5: 2015 Preview
1:25:05-1:27:24 - Close
MUSIC
- Ex Hex
LINKS
- Josh on "Blackhat"
-Speed of Causality: Mann's "Blackhat"
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On Tour: "Jersey Boys" and "American Sniper"
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Brody on "Goodbye to Language"
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Stephen's best films of 2014
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Int'l Online Critics Poll Results
Adam and Josh discuss the first film in their (long-awaited) Satyajit Ray Marathon – Ray's breathtaking and heartbreaking 1955 debut, PATHER PANCHALI.
0-22:50 – Review: Pather Panchali
LINKS
- Josh on "Pather Panchali"
It's a (woefully civil) showdown over Clint Eastwood's AMERICAN SNIPER, plus thoughts on the (woefully misguided) Oscar nominations, and Josh and Adam take their best shot at predicting what will eventually be their favorite films of the new year with their 2015 Movie Preview.
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:00-3:13 - Billboard / Mubi
3:13-27:57 - Review: "American Sniper"
Decemberists, "Better Not Wake the Baby"
29:05-48:18 - Oscar Nominations / Notes
48:18-54:54 - Massacre Theatre
Decemberists, "Make You Better"
55:50-1:00:34 - Donations / SVU Promo
1:00:34-1:24:24 - Top 5: 2015 Movie Preview
1:24:24-1:27:15 - Close
MUSIC
- The Decemberists
CORRECTIONS
- The Untitled Austin Terrence Malick Project doesn't actually star Ben Affleck; but it does star Fassbender AND Gosling!
NOTES
- MT winner: Katherine Stevens
LINKS
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Josh on "American Sniper"
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Movies.com's 20 Oscar snubs
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Ehrlich on Aniston's "Cake"
With the future of humanity depending on them, Josh and Adam recorded this episode from inside a time-traveling telephone booth in order to compile their Top 5 Historic Event Movies. Plus, your hosts have a dream of a biopic that doesn't worshipfully lionize its central character. Does SELMA deliver?
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:00-3:04 - Billboard / Audible-Mubi
3:04-30:20 - Review: "Selma"
D'Angelo, "The Door"
31:14-33:51 - Audible
33:51-51:10 - Notes / Polls
51:10-58:29 - Adam Recs: "Most Violent Year"
D'Angelo, "Back to the Future"
59:24-1:01:59 - Donations / Nerdette
1:01:59-1:34:32 - Top 5: Historic Events
1:34:32-1:37:38 - Close
BONUS
- Films of the Decade So Far
MUSIC
- D'Angelo
NOTES
- Audible rec: Matthew Modine's "Full Metal Jacket Diary"
LINKS
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Josh's review of "Selma"
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Max O'Connell's rules
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Best Films of the Decade So Far
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More on Best of the Decade
The Oscars are still more than a month away, but Filmspotting's ballots are in for the best performances of 2014. Plus, a review of Mike Leigh's MR TURNER.
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:00-2:30 - Sponsors / Billboard
2:30-25:43 - Review: "Mr. Turner"
Jeremy Messersmith, "Ghost"
27:02-28:49 - Shutterstock
28:39-38:32 - Notes / Massacre Theatre
38:32-57:32 - Top 5: Performances of 2014
Jeremy Messersmith, "It's Only Dancing"
58:45-1:09:00 - Donations / SVU Promo
1:09:09-1:33:04 - Performances of 2014, cont.
1:33:04-1:36:17 - Close
MUSIC
- Jeremy Messersmith
NOTES
- MT winner: Colin Hinckley
LINKS
- Ray Marathon Lineup
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Josh's review of "Mr. Turner"
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The Critical Press
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"The Wire" crime scene
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Ben's 2014 film montage
Somehow "Left Behind" didn't make the cut in Pt. 1 of Filmspotting's Top 10 Films of 2014. But there are five picks remaining and four critics – including Michael Phillips (Chicago Tribune) and Scott Tobias (The Dissolve) – who might just end the suspense for Nic Cage.
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:00-3:23 - Billboard / Pleasure Town
3:23-46:18 - Top 10 of 2014: #5-3
"Andrew Void," Under the Skin
46:49-47:33 - SVU Promo
47:33-1:24:28 - Top 10 of 2014: #2-1
1:24:28-1:26:28 - Close
MUSIC
- Scores curated by Sam Smith
LINKS
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All host and guest picks
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Scott Tobias
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Scott's "Birdman" review
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Michael Phillips
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The Tribe - Trailer
- 10-9-8-7-6... It's part one of Filmspotting's Top 10 Films of 2014 countdown, featuring special guests Michael Phillips from the Chicago Tribune and The Dissolve’s Scott Tobias. Plus, Mr. Brick himself, Rian Johnson, announces the winner of this year’s Golden Brick award.
:00-2:28 - Billboard / Donations
2:28-31:15 - Top 10 of 2014: #10-9
"Canto At Gabelmeister's Peak," Grand Budapest...
31:47-45:09 - Polls / Golden Brick Winner
"The Rest Of My Life," Mood Indigo
46:19-1:26:21 - Top 10 of 2014: #8-6
1:26:21-1:29:28 - Close
MUSIC
- Scores curated by Sam Smith
BONUS CONTENT
- Worst Movies of 2014
LINKS
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Michael Phillips
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Scott Tobias
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Melissa's "Under the Skin" theory
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Sam Smith's posters podcast
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Slate's 25 Best Podcast Episodes
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Golden Bricks Page
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Scott on "Wolf of Wall Street"
What was the best shot of 2014? How about the best performances by actors we take granted? Filmspotting covers all its end-of-year bases with the Top 5 "Best of the Rest" – everything Josh and Adam loves about the year in movies... except the movies themselves. Plus, a review of Paul Thomas Anderson's INHERENT VICE.
:00-2:34 - Billboard / Donations
2:34-35:09 - Review: "Inherent Vice"
Willis Earl Beal, "Nobody Knows"
36:28-45:35 - Notes / Massacre Theatre
45:35-1:02:19 - Top 5: "Best of the Rest"
Willis Earl Beal, "Wavering Lines"
1:03:38-1:04:32 - SVU Promo
1:04:32-1:31:48 - "Best of the Rest" cont.
1:31:48-1:34:35 - Close
MUSIC
- Willis Earl Beal
NOTES
- Correction: Pretty sure Peter Sarsgaard is not the progeny of Stellan Skarsgard.
LINKS
- Josh on "Inherent Vice"
Josh and Adam talk fake noses. And wrestling. And murder... with their review of FOXCATCHER starring Channing Tatum, Mark Ruffalo and Steve Carell. Plus, their Top 5 Discoveries of 2014 – actors, directors and others who made a fine first impression this past year – and Larsen Recommends Isao Takahata's THE TALE OF THE PRINCESS KAGUYA.
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:00-1:30 - Billboard / Squarespace
1:30-22:01 - Review: "Foxcatcher"
Trampled By Turtles, "Ghosts"
23:06-26:15 - Squarespace
26:15-43:43 - Notes / Polls
43:43-48:23 - Larsen Recommends
48:23-1:03:01 - Top 5: 2014 Discoveries
Trampled By Turtles, "Are You Behind..."
1:04:10-1:08:38 - Donations / SVU Promo
1:08:38-1:27:30 - Top 5: Discoveries cont.
1:27:30-1:30:14 - Close / Outtake
MUSIC
- Trampled by Turtles
LINKS
-
Josh's review of "Foxcatcher"
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SNL: Sincere Guy Stu
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Timmy's Squarespace site
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Nate's Squarespace site
Filmspotting gets meta and gives Jennifer Lawrence the movie star treatment in this review of the first part of the last part of THE HUNGER GAMES series.
LINKS
- Alison's piece on Mockingjay gender roles
This Thanksgiving, be grateful for the movies you may have missed... Filmspotting revisits some of its favorite overlooked/underseen movies of 2014 and announces the shortlist of candidates for the coveted Golden Brick Award.
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:00-1:34 - Billboard / Shutterstock
1:34-16:42 - "Blue Ruin"
Music: Tweedy, "Low Key"
17:46-18:48 - Shutterstock
18:48-25:19 - Notes / Massacre Theatre
25:19-37:41 - John Michael McDonagh
Music: Tweedy, "Flowering"
38:58-1:13:11 - "Starred Up"
1:13:11-1:15:34 - Close
BONUS CONTENT
- Nothing this week, sorry
MUSIC
- Tweedy
LINKS
-
Golden Bricks Shortlist
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MT winner: Sarah Blum
Josh and Adam actually recorded this way-too-friendly review of Christopher Nolan's INTERSTELLAR three months ago – it just took a detour through a wormhole to get here. Plus, the Top 5 Movie Sacrifices.
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:00-3:27 - Billboard / Harry's-Shutterstock
3:27-36:12 - Review: "Interstellar"
Brett Shady, "Hard to Leave"
37:09-39:30 - Shutterstock-Harry's
39:30-45:12 - Notes / Larsen Recs: "Memphis"
45:12-58:25 - Polls
58:25-1:11:21 - Top 5: Movie Sacrifices
Simon M Harris, "Song of Heart"
1:12:21-1:16:59 - Donations
1:16:59-1:35:23 - Top 5: Sacrifices, cont.
1:35:23-1:38:45 - Close
MUSIC
- Brett Shady / Simon Harris
NOTES
LINKS
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Josh's review of "Interstellar"
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Josh's review of "Memphis"
Josh encounters some awkward moments as he tries to reconcile his cultural differences with The Dissolve's Tasha Robinson. The pair reveal their Top 5 Culture Clash Comedies, and review the provocative new film DEAR WHITE PEOPLE.
This episode is presented by Squarespace (code FILM).
:00-1:41 - Billboard / Squarespace
1:41-27:36 - Review: "Dear White People"
Elvis Costello & The Roots, "Refuse to be Saved"
28:39-31:47 - Squarespace
31:47-42:12 - Notes / Massacre Theatre
42:12-53:58 - Top 5: Culture Clash Comedies
Elvis Costello & The Roots, "Walk Me Uptown"
54:59-55:43 - Filmspotting: SVU Promo
55:43-1:12:37 - Top 5: Culture Clash Comedies, cont.
1:12:37-1:16:45 - Close
BONUS CONTENT
- Nothing this week, sorry
LINKS
-
Josh's review of "Dear White People"
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Nancy's Squarespace site
Vampires aren't the only crazies who come out at night. Josh and Adam stay up late to share their Top 5 Nocturnal Movies, and discuss Jake Gyllenhaal's creepy turn in writer/director Dan Gilroy's NIGHTCRAWLER.
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:00-3:13 - Billboard / Audible-Harry's
3:13-27:35 - Review: "Nightcrawler"
Music: Rural Alberta Advantage, "Runners in the Night"
28:52-33:12 - Harry's-Audible
30:53-40:54 - Notes / Polls
40:54-54:30 - Top 5: Nocturnal Movies
Music: Rural Alberta Advantage, "Terrified"
55:26-59:48 - Donations
59:48-1:16:00 - Top 5: Nocturnal Movies, cont.
1:16:00-1:19:44 - Close
MUSIC
- Rural Alberta Advantage
NOTES
- Audible recs: "Night," "Live from New York," "Oracle Night"
LINKS
- Josh on "Nightcrawler"
Michael Phillips couldn't convince Adam and Josh to be the Chico and Harpo to his Groucho, but that didn't stop him from helping them share the Top 5 Movie Costumes they'd actually wear for Halloween. Plus, a review of BIRDMAN, starring Michael Keaton.
This episode is presented by Audible.
0:00-2:01 - Billboard / Audible-Donations
2:01-29:46 - Review: "Birdman"
Andrew Bird, "Tin Foiled"
31:03-33:12 - Audible
33:12-43:00 - Notes / Massacre Theatre
43:00-59:07 - Top 5: Movie Costumes (We'd Wear)
Andrew Bird, "Don't Be Scared"
1:00:23-1:01:07 - SVU Promo
1:01:07-1:20:28 - Top 5: Costumes cont.
1:20:28-1:24:07 - Close / Outtake
MUSIC
- Andrew Bird
LINKS/NOTES
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Josh on Birdman
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Audible rec: "We Used to Be Kings"
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Josh as Indiana Jones
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Listener costumes on Facebook
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Vanessa as Alex DeLarge
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Capt. America costume at Party City
It's the inspirational tale of a couple down-on-their-luck podcasters who make good with the help of a crusty old radio veteran. Josh and Adam share their Top Mentor-Proteges, and review a movie about a drummer driven to madness in his pursuit of musical perfection – WHIPLASH.
This episode is presented by Squarespace (FILM).
0:00-1:28 - Billboard / Squarespace
1:28-33:06 - Review: "Whiplash"
Herbie Hancock Quintet, "So What"
34:14-36:38 - Squarespace
36:38-51:31 - Notes / Polls
51:31-1:05:53 - Top 5: Mentor-Proteges
Miles Davis, "So What"
1:07:01-1:12:10 - Donations
1:12:10-1:35:46 - Top 5: Mentor-Proteges cont.
1:35:46-1:39:02 - Close
MUSIC
- Herbie Hancock Quintet & Miles Davis
LINKS
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Josh's review of Whiplash
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"Next to Her"
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Peter Bogdanovich IMDb - He doesn't have the greatest track record, but he does have more than 6 feature credits.
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Grace's Squarespace site
Finally, a Top 5 that Adam and Josh can relate to: Movie Narcissists. Plus, a conversation with writer/director Alex Ross Perry and actor Jason Schwartzman about their new movie LISTEN UP PHILIP.
This episode is presented by Shutterstock (FILM1014).
0:00-2:29 - Billboard / Shutterstock-Donations
2:29-28:06 - Interview: Perry & Schwartzman
Typefighter, "Know It's Wrong"
29:22-31:46 - Shutterstock
31:46-43:19 - Notes / Massacre Theatre
43:19-1:04:32 - Perry/Schwartzman cont.
Typefighter, "Much"
1:05:32-1:06:18 - Promo: SVU
1:06:18-1:39:28 - Top 5: Movie Narcissists
1:39:28-1:43:22 - Close / Outtake
MUSIC
- Typefighter
NOTES
- MT winner: Joshua Heizer
LINKS
-
Listen Up Philip
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Josh on Listen Up Philip
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Ross Perry on film vs. digital
Before email, texts, Twitter and Snapchat, movie characters had to rely on ‘The Letter’ to communicate their most heartfelt feelings to one another — or to blackmail each other. Inspired by their discussion of director David Fincher's GONE GIRL, Adam and Josh share their Top 5 Movie Missives... the love letters, ransom notes and dear johns that have played pivotal roles in film.
This episode is presented by Squarespace (FILM) and Varidesk.
0:00-1:59 - Billboard / Varidesk-Squarespace
1:59-22:12 - Review: "Gone Girl"
The White Stripes, "Death Letter"
22:48-25:22 - Squarespace
25:22-39:50 - Notes / Polls
39:50-54:42 - Top 5: Movie Missives
Wilco, "Box Full of Letters"
55:27-59:57 - Donations / Promo: CIFF
57:57-1:17:30 - Top 5: Movie Missives cont.
1:17:30-1:22:15 - Close / Outtakes
LINKS
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Vulture: Gone Girl's woman problem
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Josh's review of Gone Girl
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Adam ranks Fincher
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Josh ranks Fincher
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Twin Peaks returning
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Squarespace: Nobody Ordered Wolves
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Visual vs. Aural in M
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Adam's M foreword
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Schedule for Josh's viewing/discussion series on The Decalogue
It's a Fimspotting spoiler special! Josh and Adam go long on director David Fincher's GONE GIRL. (Spoilers begin around the 19 minute mark.)
With the 50th annual Chicago International Film Festival kicking off Oct. 9, Josh and Adam highlight some of the films worth seeking out at the fest or putting on your radar, plus reflect on their Top 5 CIFF Discoveries.
This episode is presented by Audible and Varidesk.
0:00-1:55 - Billboard / Sponsors
1:55-30:24 - Chicago Film Fest Preview
Gaslight Anthem, "Sweet Morphine"
31:21-39:43 - Audible / SVU Promo
39:43-53:01 - Notes / Massacre Theatre
53:01-1:09:39 - Top 5: CIFF Discoveries
1:09:39-1:14:18 - Close / Outtake
MUSIC
- The Gaslight Anthem
NOTES
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MT winner: Khristopher Marang
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Audible rec: "Fosse" by Sam Wasson
LINKS
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Chicago Film Festival Schedule
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CIFF Critics Picks Movies
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Michael's Stephen Cone profile
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Josh on "Artico"
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Josh on "Gonzalez"
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Inherent Vice trailer
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Gone Girl passes
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QT's New Beverly programming
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QT discusses New Beverly on Treatment
With Adam out for a week, Josh found a willing accomplice in Michael Phillips for a countdown of their Top 5 Movie Manimals, tying in with their review of Kevin Smith's TUSK. Plus, Michael's recap of the recent Toronto International Film Festival and more.
This episode is presented by Squarespace (FILM) and Varidesk.
0:00-1:59 - Billboard / Squarespace-Varidesk
1:59-23:01 - Review: "Tusk"
Chad VanGaalen, "Cut Off My Hands"
24:11-26:12 - Squarespace
26:12-45:21 - Notes / TIFF 2014 Recap
45:21-55:36 - Polls
Chad VanGaalen, "Monster"
56:37-57:13 - Promo: Chicago Film Fest
57:13-1:30:17 - Top 5: Manimals
1:30:17-1:33:49 - Close
MUSIC
- Chad VanGaalen
LINKS
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CIFF Critics' Picks Event
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Soderbergh's Raiders
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Michael on TIFF
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Josh's review of Tusk
It'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 - Review: "Skeleton Twins"
Roy Orbison, "In Dreams"
53:21-58:54 - Varidesk-Donations
58:54-1:37:34 - Top 5: Lynch Scenes
1:37:34-1:40:52 - Close / Outtake
BONUS CONTENT
- Pre-CGI Scenes Feedback
MUSIC
- Soundtracks: Eraserhead, Blue Velvet
NOTES
- MT winner: Melissa Maillett
LINKS
- CIFF Critics' Picks Event
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Josh on Eraserhead
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Josh on Skeleton Twins
Josh and Adam head to the clink, the slammer, the Big House to name their Top 5 Movie Prisoners. Plus, a review of the acclaimed new UK prison drama STARRED UP... and Quentin Tarantino's new day job inspires another Filmspotting Poll Death Match.
This episode is presented by Squarespace (FILM).
0:00-2:10 - Billboard / Sponsors
2:10-31:37 - Review: "Starred Up"
Tom Waits, "Fish in the Jailhouse"
32:39-34:53 - Squarespace
34:53-46:46 - Notes / Polls
46:46-1:06:57 - Top 5: Movie Prisoners
Soggy Bottom Boys, "In the Jailhouse Now"
1:07:53-1:26:27 - Movie Prisoners cont.
1:26:27-1:30:45 - Close / Outtake
LINKS
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Josh on Starred Up
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Sachin's Squarespace site
Time hurries on, and the leaves that are green turn to brown... Josh and Adam preview the fall movie season and offer an end-of-summer review roundup sparked by a clash over THE ONE I LOVE, starring Mark Duplass and Elizabeth Moss. Other movies covered include: THE CONGRESS, THE TRIP TO ITALY, THE DOG and THE ZERO THEOREM. Plus, an interview with Daniel Schechter, writer/director of the new Elmore Leonard adaptation LIFE OF CRIME.
0:00-2:06 - Billboard / Donations
2:06-21:29 - Review: "The One I Love"
21:29-27:02 - "Zero Theorem," "The Congress"
27:02-35:55 - "Trip to Italy," "The Dog"
Jenny Lewis, "Just One of the Guys"
36:54-48:19 - Notes / Massacre Theatre
48:19-1:10:26 - Interview: Dan Schechter
Bob Mould, "The War"
1:11:27-1:12:10 - SVU Promo
1:12:10-1:40:42 - Fall Movie Preview
1:40:42-1:44:05 - Close / Outtake
BONUS CONTENT
- The One I Love Spoiled
MUSIC
- Bob Mould / Jenny Lewis
NOTES
- MT winner: Bill Hutchison
LINKS
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Josh on The One I Love
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Josh on Zero Theorem
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Josh on The Congress
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"Art of Empathy" Workshop
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Anatomy of a Scene: Life of Crime
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Schechter's "Supporting Characters"
PARTNERS
- Backstory
Josh and Adam get to feel almost famous as they go on tour with their Top 5 (Fictional) Movie Bands. Plus, a review of FRANK starring Michael Fassbender, and find out if Larsen dares to recommend SIN CITY: A DAME TO KILL FOR.
This episode is presented by Squarespace (code FILM).
0:00-1:42 - Billboard / Squarespace
1:42-32:52 - Review: "Frank"
Soronprfbs, "I Love You All"
33:17-35:36 - Squarespace
35:36-46:21 - Notes / Polls
46:21-52:22 - Larsen Recs: "Sin City 2"
Blues Brothers, "Everybody Needs..."
53:17-58:17 - Donations
58:17-1:34:59 - Top 5: Movie Bands
1:34:59-1:38:29 - Close
LINKS
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Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock
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Soronfrbps on Colbert
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Josh's review of Frank
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WTF w/ Robin Williams
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Fresh Air w/ Robin Williams
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Cinecast #5: Sin City
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Josh on Sin City 2
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Dissolve Sin City 2 Review
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Dissolve's Favorite Movie Bands
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Playlist's Great Movie Bands
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Best Star Wars order?
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MZS Advice to Young Critics
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Indiewire Advice to Critics
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Gary's Squarespace website
PARTNERS
- Backstory
O Captain! My Captain! if Robin Williams ever failed to seize the day, it wasn't on camera. Filmspotting celebrates the life of the late actor and comedian with a Sacred Cow review of 1989's DEAD POETS SOCIETY. Plus, Josh and Adam share their Top 5 Robin Williams Scenes.
0:00-2:00 - Billboard / Donations
2:00-24:23 - Top 5: R. Williams Scenes
L. Armstrong, "What a Wonderful World"
26:11-38:09 - Lauren Bacall / Massacre Theatre
38:09-1:07:42 - Sacred Cow: "Dead Poets..."
Robin Williams, "Fudd Sings Springsteen"
1:08:43-1:16:00 - Donations / SVU Promo
1:16:00-1:45:11 - Top 5: R. Williams Scenes cont.
1:45:11-1:48:28 - Close / Outtake
MUSIC
- Good Morning Vietnam
NOTES
-
MT winner: Kyle Schierholz
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AK forgot to say it but he also regrets not seeing "Popeye" — first movie role, Altman, maligned on release but many have come to appreciate.
LINKS
- Robin Williams - IMDb
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Josh on "Dead Poets Society"
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Atlantic article on "Dead Poets"
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AK's Letterboxd Williams Reviews
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Gilliam on Williams, "Fisher King"
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Noel Muray on Bacall
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Tufnell Park Film Club
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Long Take in "Good Will Hunting"
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Jeffrey's music and sailing podcasts
PARTNERS
- Backstory
Ray Harryhausen, Douglas Trumbull, Dick Smith... Michael Phillips joins Adam in praise of the old school effects guys with their Top 5 Pre-CGI Scenes. Plus, they confess their cinematic sins of omission to Father Brendan Gleeson in CALVARY, and spend a few minutes on Marvel's GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY. Not to be left out, Josh breaks down "Calvary's" stunning opening scene with the film's writer/director, John Michael McDonagh.
This episode is presented by Shutterstock (FILM814).
0:00-1:38 - Billboard / Shutterstock
1:39-26:52 - Review: "Calvary"
First Aid Kit, "Stay Gold"
28:09-30:03 - Shutterstock
30:04-47:42 - Robin Williams / Polls
47:43-1:00:32 - Interview: J.M. McDonagh
First Aid Kit, "My Silver Lining"
1:01:50-1:07:36 - Donations
1:07:37-1:14:37 - Guardians of the Galaxy
1:14:38-1:48:41 - Top 5: Pre-CGI Scenes
1:48:42-1:51:25 - Close / Outtake
MUSIC
- First Aid Kit
NOTES
-
LINKS
- "Calvary" opening scene
- Michael Phillips
- Michael on "Calvary"
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Josh's review of "Calvary"
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Matt Wallin - IMDb
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VFX Show
PARTNERS
- Backstory
Richard Linklater's BOYHOOD was twelve years in the making... Before departing for a little post-500th episode R&R, Josh and Adam gave it well more than 12 minutes for this Filmspotting Fix.
This episode is presented by Squarespace (use code FILM).
0:00-1:35 - Billboard / Squarespace
1:35-42:48 - Review: "Boyhood"
42:48-45:05 - Promos: Sound Ops / Squarespace
45:05-47:17 - Close
LINKS
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Crumpet's Squarespace site
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Boyhood "Black Album"
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Summer Music Film Fest
Nine 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. Plus, choices by David Wain, Richard Linklater and more!
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"
55:24-56:46 - WBEZ Promo
56:47-58:26 - David Wain's Top 6
58:27-1:36:23 - Top 5: Films of FS Era cont.
1:36:23-1:41:28 - Close
MUSIC
- Rio Bravo, Inside Llewyn Davis
NOTES
- MT winner: Ian Keiser
LINKS
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Top 5 of Filmspotting Era
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Zoller Seitz on Cinephiliacs
If Filmspotting builds a Top 5 Magic Realism Moments in movies, will you come? With director Michel Gondry’s MOOD INDIGO currently in theatres and available on demand, Josh and Adam devote this week’s Top 5 to a subject that Gondry exploits to great effect, those moments when a director allows the rules of nature to be unseated by the fantastic. Plus, a review of Bong Joon-ho’s SNOWPIERCER, along with Josh’s take on Gondry's latest.
This episode is presented by Shutterstock (FILM714).
0:00-1:41 - Billboard / Shutterstock
1:41-24:50 - Review: "Snowpiercer"
Caleb Hawley, "Would You Even Try"
25:56-27:50 - Shutterstock
27:50-47:08 - Notes / Massacre Theatre
47:08-51:02 - Larsen Recs: "Mood Indigo"
Caleb Hawley, "Crying Wolf"
51:52-56:44 - Donations / WBEZ Promo
56:44-1:29:09 - Top 5: Magic Realism Moments
1:29:09-1:36:41 - Close / Outtake
MUSIC
- Caleb Hawley
NOTES
- MT Winner: Tad Hildum
UPCOMING
-
Filmspotting #500 Live
-
MUCH ADO at Illinois Shakes
LINKS
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Josh on "Snowpiercer"
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Josh on "Mood Indigo"
PARTNERS
- Backstory
Are 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 / Squarespace
3:02-31:50 - Review: "Dawn of the..."
Bob Schneider, "Hop On The World"
32:59-35:36 - Audible
35:36-53:28 - Notes / Polls
53:28-57:40 - Josh on "Tammy"
Bob Schneider, "Unpromised Land"
58:40-1:03:40 - Donations / SVU Promo
1:03:40-1:37:51 - Top 5: Actors of the Future
1:37:51-1:40:55 - Close / Outtake
MUSIC
- Bob Schneider
NOTES
- Audible recs: Life Itself; Attempting Normal; Here and Now
UPCOMING
-
Filmspotting #500 Live
-
MUCH ADO at Ill. Shakespeare (Enter code FILM)
LINKS
- Josh's review of "Tammy"
PARTNERS
- Backstory
Josh and Adam really carpe the diem this week: they find the holy grail, ask out Diane Cort and fake orgasms at the Carnegie Deli — all on the hottest day of the year in Bed-Stuy. Get a Sacred Cow review of Tim Burton's BATMAN, plus the Top 5 Films of 1989.
0:00-3:02 - Billboard / Donations
3:02-35:28 - Sacred Cow: "Batman" (1989)
Replacements, "I'll Be You"
36:32-47:24 - Notes / Massacre Theatre
47:24-1:06:04 - Top 5: Movies of 1989
Replacements, "Achin' To Be"
1:06:58-1:34:37 - Top 5: Movies of 1989 cont.
1:34:37-1:40:41 - Close
MUSIC
- The Replacements
NOTES
- MT winner: Rachael Lee
UPCOMING
- Filmspotting #500 Live
LINKS
- 15 Reasons Burton's Batman Is Better...
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Why Burton's Batman is still the best
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Josh on "Batman"
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MUCH ADO at Illinois Shakespeare (code FILM)
PARTNERS
- Backstory
There are no instructions for building the perfect Top 5 Movies of the Year (So Far). You’ve got to do it yourself. At the midway point of the moviegoing year, Josh and Adam try their best to be master list builders. Plus, a review of David Michod's bleak THE ROVER, starring Guy Pearce and Robert Pattinson.
This episode is presented by Shutterstock (FILM614).
0:00-1:38 - Billboard / Shutterstock
1:38-18:03 - Top 5: Films of 2014 (So Far)
Jack White, "Lazaretto"
19:13-21:07 - Shutterstock
21:07-32:51 - Notes / Polls
32:51-55:16 - Review: "The Rover"
Jack White, "That Black Bat Licorice"
56:23-1:02:37 - Donations
1:02:37-1:28:23 - Top 5: Films of 2014 cont.
1:28:23-1:30:51 - Close
MUSIC
- Jack White
UPCOMING
-
Filmspotting #500 Live
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Adam's Roger Ebert class
LINKS
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Josh on "The Rover"
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Tobias on "Only Lovers Left Alive"
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Edelstein on "Locke"
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Patricia's Channing Tatum Fest
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Transformers: The Premake
PARTNERS
- Backstory
Adam and Josh review Oregon director Kelly Reichardt’s NIGHT MOVES with Jesse Eisenberg and Dakota Fanning, and also do some location scouting for this week’s Top 5 — Pacific Northwest Movies — while having some pie and, excuse me, a damn fine cup of coffee.
0:00-1:59 - Billboard / Donations
1:59-24:33 - Review: "Night Moves"
Elliott Smith, "Angeles"
25:43-34:26 - Donations cont.
30:02-46:19 - Notes / Massacre Theatre
46:19-50:04 - AK on "X-Men," "Immigrant"
55:04-1:10:44 - Top 5: Pacific Northwest Movies
Music: Elliott Smith, "Somebody That I Used To Know"
1:11:42-1:12:16 - SVU Promo
1:12:16-1:40:42 - Top 5: PNW Movies cont.
1:40:42-1:44:10 - Close / Outtake
MUSIC
- Elliott Smith
NOTES
- MT winner: Michelle Besonen
UPCOMING
-
Filmspotting #500 Live
-
Adam's Roger Ebert class
LINKS
- Tim Grierson on Kelly Reichardt
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Josh on "Night Moves"
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Adam on "The Immigrant"
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Adam on "X-Men"
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Elliot Smith doc
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AFI Doc Fest in D.C.
PARTNERS
- Backstory
Josh and Michael Phillips — along with their respective gangs of New York — leave the Five Points for an exploration of immigration in the movies. They’ve got a review of James Gray’s THE IMMIGRANT, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Marion Cotillard, and their Top 5 Immigrant Movies. Plus, recommendations for EDGE OF TOMORROW and HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2.
This episode is presented by Shutterstock (FILM614).
0:00-1:40 - Billboard / Shutterstock
1:40-26:44 - Review: "The Immigrant"
Music: Rodney Crowell, "Oh What a Beautiful World"
27:51-30:02 - Shutterstock
30:02-47:15 - Notes / Polls / "Fault in Our Stars"
47:15-54:36 - "Edge of Tomorrow" / "How to Train Your Dragon 2"
Music: Rodney Crowell, "The Long Journey Home"
55:40-1:28:04 - Top 5: Immigrant Movies
1:28:04-1:31:36 - Close
BONUS CONTENT
- None this week, sorry
MUSIC
- Rodney Crowell
UPCOMING
-
Filmspotting #500 Live
-
Adam's Ebert class
LINKS
- Chicken Wing Hunt at Siskel
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Josh on "The Immigrant"
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Adam on "The Immigrant"
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"We Are the Best" passes
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"The Rover" passes
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Michael on "Fault in Our Stars"
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Josh on "Edge of Tomorrow"
PARTNERS
- Backstory
Josh 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
50:55-51:24 - SVU Promo
51:24-1:06:50 - Disney Villains cont.
1:06:50-1:09:39 - Close / Outtake
BONUS CONTENT
- Tasha's tat, X-Men, Maleficent spoilers
NOTES
- MT winner (actually): Nicholas Barner
UPCOMING
-
Filmspotting #500 Live
-
Adam's Roger Ebert class
LINKS
-
Josh on "Maleficent"
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Tasha on "Maleficent"
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Christopher Redmond's Squarespace site
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Tattoos on Sam's Tumblr
PARTNERS
- Backstory
Josh and Michael put aside their petty differences for the good of humanity — and the show — when they share their Top 5 Movie Teams. Plus, Michael's report from Cannes and a review of X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST, a movie that begins in the future, mostly takes place in the past and has more mutants than Patrick Stewart can shake a stick at.
This episode is presented by Shutterstock (FILM514).
0:00-1:25 - Billboard / Shutterstock
1:25-19:51 - Review: "X-Men: Days of..."
Sam Roberts Band, "Shapeshifters"
20:58-23:11 - Shutterstock
23:11-38:20 - Cannes / Polls
Sam Roberts Band, "We're All In..."
39:22-1:13:33 - Top 5: Movie Teams
1:13:33-1:15:47 - Close
MUSIC
- Sam Roberts Band
UPCOMING
-
Filmspotting #500 Live
-
Adam's Roger Ebert class
LINKS
- Michael's Cannes coverage
- Josh's review of "X-Men"
PARTNERS
- Backstory
Don’t tell their wives, but after taping this show, Josh and Adam split a bottle of Jack Daniels and got ink for all of the picks that made this week’s Top 5: Movie Tattoos (That We’d Get). Plus, Larsen Recommends THE DOUBLE starring Jesse Eisenberg and critic David Ehrlich phones in to rave about GODZILLA.
0:00-1:33 - Billboard / Donations
1:33-16:06 - Review: "Godzilla"
Archie Powell, "Holes"
17:09-23:41 - Notes / Mass. Theatre
23:41-29:09 - Larsen Recs: "The Double"
Archie Powell, "Tattoo My Brain"
30:02-30:37 - SVU Promo
30:37-1:10:00 - Top 5: Movie Tattoos
1:10:00-1:13:25 - Close / Outtake
BONUS CONTENT
- Nothing this week, sorry
MUSIC
- Archie Powell & The Exports
NOTES
- MT winner: Patrick Maddigan
UPCOMING
-
Filmspotting #500 Live
-
Adam's Roger Ebert class
LINKS
-
David Ehrlich's Twitter
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Ehrlich on "Godzilla"
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Neon Genesis Evangelion
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Josh on "Godzilla"
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Josh on "The Double"
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Sam's Tumblr (w/ Tattoos!)
PARTNERS
- Backstory
Josh and Adam celebrate their Top 5 Car Scenes by lip syncing the entirety of Queen’s "Bohemian Rhapsody." Plus, a review of LOCKE starring Tom Hardy... and his SUV.
This episode is presented by Squarespace (FILM).
0:00-1:24 - Billboard / Squarespace
1:24-26:59 - Review: "Locke"
War on Drugs, "Eyes to the Wind"
28:18-30:30 - Squarespace
30:30-42:15 - Notes / Poll
42:15-53:52- Top 5: Car Scenes
War on Drugs, "Under the Pressure"
54:53-59:45 - Donations
59:45-1:21:07 - Top 5: Car Scenes cont.
1:21:07-1:23:57 - Close
MUSIC
- The War on Drugs
NOTES
- Mark's recommended Twitter handles: @Fuzzytypewriter, @JurassicAlien and @PlainLabelPodcast
LINKS
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Josh's review of "Locke"
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Filmspotting #500 Live
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Tattoos on Sam's Tumblr
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Adam's Roger Ebert class
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Dance of Death scene breakdown
PARTNERS
- Backstory
Adam's Top Most Anticipated Summer Movies boasts a collective budget that might cover a week of catering on the set of "Transformers: Age of Extinction." Does Josh go for a little more mainstream fare? Plus, Steve Prokopy aka Capone from Ain't it Cool News drops by to preview the Chicago Critics Film Festival and discuss the new indie revenge thriller BLUE RUIN.
This episode is presented by Shutterstock (FILM514).
0:00-1:50 - Billboard / Shutterstock
1:50-18:55 - Top 5: Summer Movies, Pt. 1
Ray LaMontagne, "Drive In Movies"
19:53-21:54 - Shutterstock
21:54-29:43 - Massacre Theatre
29:43-38:14 - Chicago Critics Film Fest Preview
38:14-50:28- Review: "Blue Ruin"
Ray LaMontagne, "Supernova"
51:36-54:18 - Donations / SVU Promo
54:18-1:10:42 - Top 5: Summer Movies, Pt 2
1:10:42-1:14:37 - Close / Outtake
MUSIC
- Ray LaMontagne
NOTES
- MT winner: Itzik Mintz
LINKS
- Vulture Summer Preview
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Josh's review of "Blue Ruin"
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Chicago Critics Film Festival
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Carano's voice altered for "Haywire"
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Itzik's Chasing Roger site
PARTNERS
- Backstory
Adam bites his tongue to avoid making any "Hudson Hawk" jokes as he and Josh go back to their high school days for a countdown of the Top 5 Films of 1991, inspired by a Sacred Cow discussion of Gus Van Sant's Shakespeare-inspired MY OWN PRIVATE IDAHO. Plus, a conversation with the artistic director of Illinois Shakespeare, and a few thoughts on AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2 and CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER.
0:00-2:28 - Billboard / Donations
2:28-31:30 - "My Own Private Idaho"
Matthew Sweet, "Nothing Lasts"
32:32-39:35 - Polls
39:35-47:21 - Spidey 2 vs. Capt. America 2
47:21-59:09 - Interview: Kevin Rich
Matthew Sweet "Girlfriend"
1:00:24-1:00:54 - SVU Promo
1:00:54-1:29:23 - Top 5: 1991 Movies
1:29:23-1:32:32 - Close / Outtake
BONUS CONTENT
- "Under the Skin" spoilers
MUSIC
- Matthew Sweet
LINKS
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Chicago Critics Film Festival
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Josh on "My Own Private Idaho"
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Illinois Shakespeare
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Adam's movie starring Kevin
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Josh on "Spider-Man 2"
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Adam on "Winter Soldier"
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Josh on Winter Soldier"
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D'Angelo on "Barton Fink"
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Brody on "Under the Skin"
PARTNERS
- Backstory
Filmspotting comes in peace, even if its Top 5 list does not. Your hosts consider their favorite cinematic Things From Space (That Came To Destroy Us). Plus, a review of Jim Jarmusch's latest starring Tom Hiddleston and Tilda Swinton as a centuries-old vampire couple, ONLY LOVERS LEFT ALIVE, and Josh's thoughts on UNDER THE SKIN.
This episode is presented by Shutterstock (FILM414) .
0:00-1:42 - Billboard / Shutterstock
1:42-30:41 - Review: "Only Lovers Left Alive"
Music: EMA, "So Blonde"
27:50-30:16 - Shutterstock
30:16-40:43 - Massacre Theatre / Chicago Critics Film Festival
40:43-47:48 - “Under the Skin”
Music: EMA, "When She Comes"
47:48-52:03 - Donations
52:03-1:24:23 - Top 5: Things From Space
1:24:23-1:27:00 - Close
MUSIC
- EMA
NOTES
- MT winner: Scott Salvotti
LINKS
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Josh's "Only Lovers" review
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Chicago Critics Film Festival
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Josh's "Under the Skin" review
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New Cult Canon: "They Live"
PARTNERS
- Backstory
Filmspotting has been making radio for almost 10 years as amateurs, so Adam and Josh should have an insight or two on the folks who make their Top 5 Performances by Non-Professionals — people who made a prominent acting debut without the benefit of experience (or maybe with the benefit of no experience). Plus, a review of David Gordon Green's latest, JOE, starring Nicolas Cage, Tye Sheridan and scary-good non-pro Gary Poulter.
This episode is presented by Shutterstock (FILM414) and Squarespace (FILM).
0:00-3:02 - Billboard / Squarespace
3:02-30:41 - Review: "Joe"
Black Lips, "Boys in the Wood"
31:48-35:02 - Shutterstock
35:02-45:16 - Polls / Notes
45:16-54:59 - 3 Recommendations
Music: Black Lips, "Dandelion Dust"
55:56-58:34 - Donations / Promo
58:34-1:33:01 - Top 5: Performances by Non-Pros
1:33:01-1:36:07 - Close / Outtake
BONUS CONTENT
- Desert Island Directors Feedback
MUSIC
- Black Lips
LINKS
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Josh's review of JOE
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"Adventures of Seamus Tripp"
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Mistaken for Strangers
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Finding Vivian Maier
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Ernest and Celestine
PARTNERS
- Backstory
Adam feels a bit like he's returned from a desert island, which is exactly where he and Josh head for this week’s Top 5: Desert Island Directors. Which five directors’ filmographies would best distract them from a lifetime of isolation and solitude? Plus, a conversation with director David Gordon Green and actor Tye Sheridan about JOE, their new film starring Nicolas Cage, and Jonathan Glazer discusses his acclaimed new movie UNDER THE SKIN with Scarlett Johansson.
This episode is presented by Shutterstock (FILM414).
0:00-1:36 - Billboard / Shutterstock
1:36-33:06 - D.G. Green & Tye Sheridan
Chuck Ragan, "Something May Catch Fire"
34:31-36:31 - Shutterstock
36:31-46:32 - Free Passes / Massacre Theatre
46:32-1:06:20 - Jonathan Glazer
Chuck Ragan, "Wake With You"
1:07:26-1:18:07 - Donations / SVU Promo
1:18:07-1:54:27 - Top 5: Desert Island Directors
1:54:27-1:56:53 - Close / Outtake
MUSIC
- Chuck Ragan
NOTES
- MT winner: Dave Bjorling
- Desert Island winner: Mike Estey
LINKS
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"Rough South of Larry Brown" Clip
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"Railway Man" Passes - (code FILMSP1SGT)
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Adam's Roger Ebert course
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MediCinema Charity
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Buzzfeed: Which Classic Movies...?
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Forum: Events & Meetups
PARTNERS
- Backstory
Michael and Josh try and avoid embarrassing flashbacks to their adolescence when they get into this week’s Top 5: Sex-Obsessed Characters, inspired by the new film from director Lars Von Trier — NYMPHOMANIAC —which comes to theaters in two parts and features Charlotte Gainsbourg and Stellan Skarsgård. Plus, Michael's take on CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER.
0:00-1:34 - Billboard / Donations
1:34-20:39 - Review: "Nymphomaniac"
Kevin Drew, "Good Sex"
21:56-23:04 - "Railway Man" Passes
23:04-30:36 - Polls / Notes
30:36-36:32 - "The Winter Soldier"
Kevin Drew, "Body Butter"
37:53-1:10:56 - Top 5: Sex-Obsessed Characters
1:10:56-1:14:58 - Close
MUSIC
- Kevin Drew
LINKS
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Josh on "Nymphomaniac: Vol. 1"
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Josh on "Nymphomaniac: Vol. 2"
PARTNERS
- Backstory
Hope you’ve got your sea legs for this week’s show as Josh and Michael Phillips count down their Top 5 Movie Boats, a list inspired by the first famous boat — Noah’s Ark, which returns to movie screens in Darren Aronofsky’s NOAH with Russell Crowe.
This episode is presented by Squarespace (FILM).
00-2:00 - Billboard / Squarespace
2:00-21:27 - Review: "Noah"
Dr. Dog, "The Truth"
22:29-23:49 - Squarespace
23:49-32:31 - Massacre Theater / Notes
32:31-46:32 - Top 5: Movie Boats
Dr. Dog, "Distant Light"
47:27-51:29 - Donations / SVU Promo
51:29-1:08:26 - Top 5: Boats cont.
1:08:26-1:14:48 - Close
MUSIC
- Dr. Dog
NOTES
- MT winner: Daniel Lapinski
LINKS
- Ebertfest
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Josh on "Noah"
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David L. Williams' website
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Rob from Perth's literacy initiative
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Rob's campaign
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Rob's website
PARTNERS
- Backstory
Jake Gyllenhaal tests his acting chops against… Jake Gyllenhaal, in this week's review of the new psychological thriller ENEMY, Denis Villeneuve’s follow-up to 2013's PRISONERS - and his second film in a row with Jake Gyllenhaal. Plus, Josh and Michael present their choices in this week's TOP 5: ACTOR-DIRECTOR PAIRS and discuss MUPPETS MOST WANTED.
This episode is presented by Shutterstock (FILM314).
00-1:27 - Billboard / Shutterstock
1:27-16:31 - Review: "Enemy"
Hermann, "The Dream," "Vertigo"
17:28-19:25 - Shutterstock
19:25-24:15 - Poll
24:15-35:04 - Review: "Muppets Most Wanted"
Elfman, Main Titles, "Edward Scissorhands"
35:50-39:31 - Donations
39:31-1:14:45 - Top 5: Actor-Director Pairs
1:14:45-1:17:31 - Close
LINKS
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Josh on "Enemy"
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Slate spoiler article on Enemy
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Doug Boyles' website
PARTNERS
- Backstory
Wes Anderson takes such care with each frame that it would be easy to choose five favorite moments from any one of his films. But Josh and Michael Phillips gave themselves a much bigger challenge: they strolled the grounds of Rushmore, walked the halls of the Tenenbaum mansion, and went five fathoms deep in Steve Zissou's sub to come up with their TOP 5 WES ANDERSON SCENES. Plus, a review of the director's latest, THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL.
This episode is presented by Shutterstock (FILM314) and Squarespace (FILM3).
00-3:26 - Billboard / Squarespace
3:26-29:03 - Review: "Grand Budapest Hotel"
Nico, "These Days"
29:54-31:58 - Shutterstock
31:58-37:51 - Alain Resnais
37:51-41:55 - Massacre Theatre
41:55-1:00:18 - Top 5: Anderson Scenes
Ramones, "Judy is a Punk"
1:01:15-1:01:49 - Filmspotting: SVU Promo
1:01:49-1:24:58 - Top 5: Anderson Scenes cont.
1:24:58-1:27:58 - Close
MUSIC
- Royal Tenenbaums soundtrack
NOTES
- MT winner: Sam Birchman
LINKS
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Josh on "Grand Budapest"
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Adam on "Grand Budapest"
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Anny Gomes' website
PARTNERS
- Backstory
CADDYSHACK, STRIPES, GHOSTBUSTERS… as an actor, a writer and a director, Harold Ramis left an indelible mark on the last three decades of movie comedies. Josh and Michael Phillips honor the passing of the Chicago native with their Top 5 Ramis Moments. Plus, a Sacred Cow review of arguably his defining work, GROUNDHOG DAY.
This episode is presented by Shutterstock (FILM314).
00-1:37 - Billboard / Shutterstock
1:37-24:32 - Sacred Cow: "Groundhog Day"
Stephen Malkmu...,"Chartjunk"
25:23-27:37 - Shutterstock
27:37-38:52 - Oscars Recap
38:52-44:51 - Polls / Notes
Stephen Malkmus..., "Lariat"
45:56-48:09 - Donations
48:09-1:20:27 - Top 5: Ramis Moments
1:20:27-1:23:51 - Close
MUSIC
- Stephen Malkmus & the Jicks
LINKS
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Michael on Harold Ramis
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Mark Caro's Ramis obit
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Josh on "Groundhog Day"
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Josh at Festival of Faith and Writing
PARTNERS
- Backstory
Filmspotting recruits Kyle Buchanan, senior editor at New York Magazine's Vulture, to get the inside scoop on this weekend's Academy Awards. Plus, Adam and Josh celebrate the 40th anniversary of BLAZING SADDLES with a ‘Stampeding’ Sacred Cow review -- including authentic frontier gibberish!
This episode is presented by Squarespace (code FILM2)
00-1:57 - Billboard / Squarespace
1:57-22:43 - "Blazing Saddles"
"Let It Go," "Frozen"
23:32-26:32 - Squarespace
29:53-32:19 - Massacre Theatre
32:19-38:36 - Notes
38:36-56:53 - Oscar Picks Pt. 1
"The Moon Song," "Her"
57:44-1:01:36 - Donations / SVU Promo
1:01:36-1:32:18 - Oscar Picks Pt. 2
1:32:18-1:36:08 - Close / Outtake
MUSIC
- "Frozen," "Her"`
NOTES
- MT winner: Jake Sturdevant
LINKS
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Josh on "Blazing Saddles"
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Kyle Buchanan Archive
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Mad as Hell: The Making of Network...
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Lee's "Best Picture" video essay
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Joe Stracci's Kubrick project
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Rebecca's Squarespace site
PARTNERS
- Backstory
Josh and Adam head to Toontown to discuss THE LEGO MOVIE and the latest, and reportedly last, film from Japanese animator/genius Hayao Miyazaki, THE WIND RISES. Plus, the Top 5 Miyazaki Characters.
This episode is presented by Shutterstock (FILM214) and Audible.
00-3:17 - Billboard / Audible
3:17-25:53 - Review: "Lego Movie"
Langhorne Slim, "Wild Soul"
27:03-29:53 - Shutterstock
29:53-36:44 - Polls / Notes
36:44-54:43 - Review: "The Wind Rises"
Langhorne Slim, "The Way We Move"
55:52-1:01:38 - Donations
1:01:38-1:26:59 - Top 5: Miyazaki Characters
1:26:59-1:31:05 - Close / Outtake
MUSIC
- Langhorne Slim
NOTES
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Audible rec: "The Goldfinch"
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Outtake note: Adam's son Holden says "The Lego Movie" was "awesome."
LINKS
- Josh on "The Lego Movie"
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Lego: Bridge to Rouge City
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Lego: Ruby Slippers
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No-Face Scene by Scene
PARTNERS
- Backstory
Be honest and unmerciful. Good advice for a budding rock critic. Also a fine description of the actor who spoke those lines. Filmspotting devotes this week's show to Philip Seymour Hoffman and his tragically short career as Adam and Josh share their Top 5 Hoffman Scenes.
This episode is presented by Squarespace (FILM2).
00-1:25 - Billboard / Squarespace
1:25-21:24 - Top 5: Hoffman Scenes
The Stooges, "Search and Destroy"
22:23-24:37 - Squarespace
24:37-30:54 - Massacre Theatre
30:54-38:14 - Polls / Notes
38:14-45:26 - Larsen Recommends
The Hollies, "I'm Alive"
46:22-51:34 - Donations / SVU Promo
51:34-1:22:27 - Hoffman Scenes cont.
1:22:27-1:25:42 - Close
MUSIC
- "Pirate Radio," "Almost Famous"
NOTES
- MT winner: Josh Glover
LINKS
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Josh on The Monuments Men
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Berger and Wyse site
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Dave's LEGO site
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Carol's Best Picture beer pairings
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Adam on Tim's Vermeer
PARTNERS
- Backstory
Josh, Adam and guest Michael Phillips avoid turning into Norma Desmond's driveway for this week's Top 5: Movies About Fame (Non-Hollywood Edition). Plus, the trio offers some thoughts on the new Steve James documentary about Roger Ebert, LIFE ITSELF, and last weekend’s tragic passing of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman.
This episode is presented by Shutterstock (FILM214) and Warby Parker.
00-4:23 - Billboard / Warby Parker
1:48-16:32 - Review: "Life Itself"
New Mendicants, "Out of the Lime"
28:26-30:37 - Shutterstock
30:37-37:42 - Massacre Theatre
37:42-47:03 - Polls
47:03-1:04:06 - Top 5: Movies About Fame, Pt. 1
New Mendicants, "By the Time it Gets Dark"
1:05:18-1:09:53 - Donations
1:09:53-1:35:03 - Movies About Fame, Pt. 2
1:35:03-1:38:51 - Close
MUSIC
- The New Mendicants
NOTES
- MT winner: Rick Muirragui, L.A.
LINKS
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Michael Phillips
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Adam on Life Itself
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Life Itself info
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Josh on "The Great Beauty"
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Michael on "The Great Beauty"
Belgium: 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 Van Zandt, "If I Needed You"
1:05:50-1:16:17 - Donations
1:48-16:32 - Top 5: 2014 Ant. Performances cont.
1:34:24-1:37:14 - Close
MUSIC
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Beck
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Townes Van Zandt
NOTES
- MT winner: Pat Galvin
LINKS
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Broken Circle Breakdown
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Great Chicken Wing Hunt
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Brewer's Black Lodge Video video
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Chris in Cambridge's blog
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Film Dispenser podcast
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"Joe" Trailer
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(Bonus) Riseborough in Shadow Dancer
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Josh's "Broken Circle" review
PARTNERS
- Backstory
Adam and Josh do a bit of looking behind -- and a bit of looking ahead this week. First, a showdown of sorts over two newly-minuted Best Picture nominees: THE WOLF OF WALL STREET and AMERICAN HUSTLE. Plus, the Top 5 Most Anticipated Movies of 2014.
This episode is presented by Squarespace (use code FILM1).
00-1:48 - Billboard / Squarespace
1:48-37:40 - Review: "Wolf of Wall Street" vs. "American Hustle"
Music: Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, "Goldfinger"
38:45-41:26 - Sponsor: Squarespace
41:26-49:15 - Massacre Theatre
49:15-1:11:16 - Polls / Oscar Nominations / Notes
Music: Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, "People Don't Get What They Deserve"
1:12:25-1:19:40 - Donations
1:19:40-1:44:54 - Top 5: Anticipated Films of 2014
1:44:54-1:48:02 - Close
MUSIC
- Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings
NOTES
- MT winner: Dave Spaulding
LINKS
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Josh's Wolf of Wall Street review
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Josh's American Hustle review
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Brandon's Squarespace site
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Josh Broder on The Moth
PARTNERS
- Backstory
With Filmspotting's best films of the year safely in the books - and, per tradition, etched in stone - Josh and Adam take a final look at the year in film, live from Mayne Stage in Chicago. Michael Phillips from the Chicago Tribune joins the panel to share 2013's best performances, scenes and more.
This episode is presented by Squarespace (use code FILM1).
:00-1:25 - Billboard
1:25-6:29 - Opening Scenes
6:29-12:51 - Scene Stealers
12:51-20:18 - Shot of the Year
20:18-26:22 - Thing We Learned
26:22-32:41 - Golden Brick Award
Music: Abraham Levitan, Seg. 1 Recap
33:57-36:48 - Sponsor: Squarespace
36:48-44:35 - Massacre Theatre Live!
44:35-50:39 - Poll: Mr. Anderson Edition
50:39-57:13 - Performance in a Bad Movie
57:13-1:06:09 - Supp. Performance
1:06:09-1:16:26 - Lead Performance
1:16:26-1:31:42 - Scene of the Year / Listener Picks
Music: Abraham Levitan, Seg. 2 Recap
1:31:42-1:42:57 - Close / Outtake
MUSIC
- Abraham Levitan
LINKS
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Michael Phillips
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Brian's Dough Squarespace site
With 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 Easton
His name is Josh Larsen, and he believes in fitness. And Michael Bay. PAIN & GAIN and FRUITVALE STATION debates, plus HER love, dominate Pt. 2 of Filmspotting's Top 10 Films of 2013 -- with guests Scott Tobias (The Dissolve) and Michael Phillips (Chicago Tribune). Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
00-1:05 - Billboard
1:05-47:55 - Picks #5-3
Skrillex, "Ride Home"
Shane Carruth, "A Young Forest..."
49:36-58:16 - Polls
58:16-1:23:32 - Picks #2-1
1:23:32-1:26:39 - Close
MUSIC
- Scores curated by Sam Smith
LINKS
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Scott Tobias
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Michael Phillips
4 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
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Why Spring Breakers is movie of the year
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Let The Fire Burn
PARTNERS
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Fandor.com/Filmspotting
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Backstory
The 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
- Josh's "Out of the Furnace" review
LISTENER SITES
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Michael Sajkowicz
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Olivia Notter
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Fernando Martinez
PARTNERS
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Fandor.com/Filmspotting
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Backstory
The last time Adam and Josh dedicated a Top 5 to their favorite up-and-coming actors, Elizabeth Olsen made both lists coming off her great performance in 2011's "Martha Marcy May Marlene." Time for a new batch of potential stars as they name their Top 5 Discoveries of 2013. Plus, a review of Spike Lee's remake of the Chan-wook Park revenge tale OLDBOY, co-starring Olsen.
This episode is presented by Audible and Shutterstock (FILM1213).
00-2:15 - Billboard / Audible
2:15-22:44 - Review: "Oldboy"
Big Star, "September Gurls"
23:49-25:30 - Sponsor: Shutterstock
25:30-32:21 - Massacre Theatre
32:21-40:13 - Polls / Notes
40:13-55:24 - Korean Auteurs Awards
Big Star, "The Ballad of El Goodo"
56:53-1:05:08 - Donations / SVU Promo
1:05:08-1:28:42 - Top 5: 2013 Discoveries
1:28:42-1:30:45 - Close
MUSIC
- Big Star
NOTES
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MT winner: Eli Bard
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Audible rec: "Twelve Years a Slave"
LINKS
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2013 Wrap Party on Jan. 11
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Josh's "Oldboy" review
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"Life Itself" indiegogo campaign
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Olivia Wilde on The Treatment
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2014 Marathons Lineup
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Chris's "What I Reckon' blog
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Paul's 3-IRON email
PARTNERS
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Fandor.com/Filmspotting
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Backstory
It’s that time when Filmspotting starts looking back on the year in film... So this Thanksgiving weekend, Josh and Adam announce their initial candidates for the Golden Brick Award, and revisit reviews of some films that flew a little under the radar in 2013. Among them, Sarah Polley’s STORIES WE TELL.
0:00-4:44 - 2013 Bricks: Short List
4:44-29:36 - "Stories We Tell" (5/23/13)
Laura Marling, "I Was An Eagle"
30:40-48:10 - "Prince Avalanche" (8/23/13)
Laura Marling "Master Hunter"
49:34-1:11:47 - "Act of Killing" (8/21/13)
1:11:47-1:14:11 - Close
LINKS
- List of Golden Brick candidates - COMING SOON
Josh and Adam travel through time and space to share their Top 5 Movies With Places In the Title. Yes, after almost 9 years, it seems they've officially run out of Top 5 ideas. Plus, a review of Alexander Payne’s latest, NEBRASKA, and the finale to the Korean Auteurs Marathon, A TALE OF TWO SISTERS.
This episode is presented by Squarespace (FILM11). Tweet with a link to your new or existing Squarespace site for a chance to win great prizes. Just use hashtag #filmsquarespace.
00-1:38 - Billboard / Squarespace
1:38-23:59 - Review: "Nebraska"
Howe Gelb, "The 3 Deaths of Lucky"
25:05-27:32 - Sponsor: Squarespace
27:32-32:52 - Massacre Theatre
32:52-36:44 - Polls
36:44-48:30 - Korean #6: "Tale of Two Sisters"
Howe Gelb, "Picacho Peak"
49:57-52:33 - Donations / SVU Promo
52:33-1:15:24 - Top 5: Movies With Places...
1:15:24-1:17:55 - Close
MUSIC
- Howe Gelb
NOTES
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Alain Resnais is 91.
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MT winner: Nate Downey
LINKS
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Josh's "Nebraska" review
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Simple Jack and a butterfly
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Spielberg on "Lawrence of Arabia"
- P.T. Anderson on "Sierra Madre"
LISTENER SITES
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jvallero.squarespace.com
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desantproductions.com
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meganreillydesign.com
PARTNERS
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Fandor.com/Filmspotting
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Backstory
Inspired by the ultra-slimmed down Matthew McConaughey and a transgendered Jared Leto, Josh and Adam review DALLAS BUYERS CLUB and share their Top 5 Actor Transformations.
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:00-1:33 - Billboard / Shutterstock
1:33-19:48 - Review: "Dallas Buyers Club"
Music: Midlake, "It's Going Down"
21:02-23:08 - Sponsor: Shutterstock
23:08-29:40 - Massacre Theatre
29:40-37:44 - Polls / Notes
37:44-50:06 - Top 5: Actor Transformations
Music: Midlake, "Antiphon"
51:18-54:32 - Donations
54:32-1:11:33 - Top 5: Actor Transformations cont.
1:11:33-1:14:21 - Close
MUSIC
- Midlake
NOTES
- MT winner: Kristen Roath
LINKS
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Josh's "Dallas Buyers Club" review
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John Sayles Dissolve Q&A
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Carl's Halloween movie
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What’s more awkward: Dustin Hoffman’s Benjamin hooking up with Mrs. Robinson, or Josh and Adam tackling their Top 5 Sexual Awakening Movies? Plus, a review of this year’s Cannes Palme d’Or winner -- and sexually explicit coming-of-age movie -- BLUE IS THE WARMEST COLOR.
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:00-1:22 - Billboard / Squarespace
1:22-24:22 - Review: "Blue Is the.."
Lily & Madeleine, "Come to Me"
24:22-27:38 - Sponsor: Squarespace
27:38-35:05 - Massacre Theatre
35:05-40:08 - Polls / Notes
40:08-51:20 - Top 5: Sexual Awakening Movies
Lily & Madeleine, "Disappearing Heart"
52:55-58:03 - Donations / SVU Promo
58:03-1:13:55 - Sexual Awakening Movies cont.
1:13:55-1:16:47 - Close
BONUS CONTENT
- Nothing this week, sorry
MUSIC
- Lily & Madeleine
NOTES
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MT winner: Ken Pace, Woodland, CO
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Fandor recommendation: The Color Wheel
LINKS
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Slant "Dogtooth" review
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Josh on "Blue Is the..."
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Michael Phillips steps in for Adam to review one of the year’s most acclaimed films - director Steve McQueen’s 12 YEARS A SLAVE, the movie which inspired this week’s Top 5 Movies Set in the South... Plus, Adam and Josh discuss the fifth film in their Korean Auteurs Marathon, SECRET SUNSHINE.
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:00-4:04 - Billboard / Audible
4:04-26:26 - Review: "12 Years a Slave"
Lou Reed, "Satellite of Love"
27:51-29:43 - Sponsor: Shutterstock
29:43-36:31 - Massacre Theater
36:31-50:07 - Polls / Notes
50:07-1:12:54 - Marathon: "Secret Sunshine"
Lou Reed, "Stephanie Says"
1:14:07-1:19:26 - Donations
1:19:26-1:49:18 - Top 5: Movies Set in the South
1:49:18-1:53:07 - Close
MUSIC
- Lou Reed
NOTES
- MT winner: Peter Boyd
LINKS
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Josh's on "12 Years a Slave"
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Mukii/"Yellow Fever" site
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REEL Recovery Film Fest
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Criticwire: Off-Camera Info
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Why 'Mud' Is the Best Southern Film...
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151: Birth of a Nation
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125: Harlan County, USA
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Josh and Adam get into the Halloween spirit with a Sacred Cow discussion of 1973’s THE EXORCIST. William Friedkin’s horror classic turns 40 this year. They also revisit their Top 5 Terrifying Characters from last fall, and continue their look at contemporary Korean cinema with 2008's THE CHASER.
This episode is presented by Squarespace (FILM10).
:00-1:29 - Billboard / Squarespace
1:29-30:11 - Sacred Cow: "The Exorcist"
Mike Oldfield, "Tubular Bells"
30:56-33:12 - Sponsor: Squarespace
33:12-46:28 - Korean #4: "The Chaser"
Bernard Herrmann, "The Rainstorm"
47:35-47:56 - SVU Promo
47:56-1:19:42 - Top 5: Terrifying Characters
1:19:42-1:22:12 - Close
MUSIC
- The Exorcist, Psycho
NOTES
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LINKS
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Laurence's Squarespace site
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Top 5 Terrifying Characters
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Adam and Josh discuss CAPTAIN PHILLIPS, the new film from director Paul Greengrass, starring Tom Hanks. Plus, here's the deal: You give them your attention, they'll give you their Top 5 Hostage Movies.
This show is presented by Shutterstock (FILM1013).
:00-1:40 - Billboard / Shutterstock
1:40-18:44 - Review: "Captain Phillips"
Music: Richard Buckner, "Surrounded"
20:14-22:02 - Sponsor: Shutterstock
22:02-28:49 - Massacre Theatre
28:49-39:26 - Polls / Notes
39:26-50:57 - Top 5: Hostage Movies
Music: Richard Buckner, "Lean-To"
52:02-57:08 - Donations
57:08-1:10:45 - Hostage Movies cont.
1:10:45-1:13:52 - Close
MUSIC
- Richard Buckner
NOTES
- MT winner: Jefferson Hyde
LINKS
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Josh's review of "Captain Phillips"
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Adam goes long on "Gravity"
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"Strongman" doc
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278: High & Low
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430: Die Hard Sacred Cow
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Herrmann, 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
- Apollo 13, Magnificent Seven
NOTES
- MT winner: Ben Haworth
LINKS
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Michael Phillips
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Josh's review of "Gravity"
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Adam on "Gravity" and gender
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Al's Squarespace site: Royal Pains
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Josh 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.
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: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
NOTES
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MT winner: Tommy Rylander
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Audible Recs: A Wilderness of Error
I, Partridge: We Need to Talk About Alan
LINKS
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Josh's review of "Don Jon"
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Ron's Shutterstock video
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Filmspotting Mugs
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Adam 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
- The Piano, Jurassic Park
NOTES
- MT winner: Kevin Ragland
LINKS
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Year-by-Year Lists
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Filmspotting Marathons
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"Money For Nothing: Inside the Fed...
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Riley's movie: "Cult of Persuasion"
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Josh on "Short Term 12"
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Josh on "Woman on the Beach"
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Adam on "The Piano"
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Sam Rockwell’s Chuck Barris may not have known how he felt about long-suffering girlfriend Penny, but listeners know exactly how they feel about Rockwell. Josh and Adam share results from their listener poll about their favorite Rockwell performance, plus Adam's quick chat with the actor about his new movie, "A Single Shot." Also, a DVD review round-up that should help you plan your next couple of movie nights, and Adam returns from his spacewalk to share some thoughts on "2001: A Space Odyssey."
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:00-2:51 - Billboard / Audible
2:51-21:51 - Poll Results / Interview: Sam Rockwell
ason Isbell, "Stockholm"
23:30-25:58 - Sponsor: Squarespace
25:58-33:30 - Massacre Theatre
33:32-58:31 - Poll / 2001: Adam's Turn
Jason Isbell, "Songs She Sang in the Shower"
1:00:05-1:02:29: Donations
1:02:29-1:26:11 - DVD Roundup
1:26:11-1:29:41 - Close / Outtake
MUSIC
- Jason Isbell
NOTES
- MT winner: Brent Cronin, Seattle
LINKS
- Kabir's Squarespace site
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Nightmares in Red, White and Blue
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Related Show: #264 - Review: Moon
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Open 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.
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: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 Angeles
LINKS
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Michael Phillips
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Josh's review of "2001"
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Dan's Squarespace Site
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Josh 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
LINKS
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Korean Auteurs Lineup
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Josh on "The Grandmaster"
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Filmspotting honors a writer by talking about the movies adapted from his books. A writer's nightmare? Perhaps. Adam and Josh pay tribute to Elmore Leonard, whose work inspired some great movie adaptations including "Get Shorty" and "Out of Sight." Plus, the guys drop in for a pint with Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and company to discuss the latest from director Edgar Wright, "The World's End."
:00-2:21 - Billboard / Donations
2:21-24:21 - Review: "The World's End"
Bobby Womack, "Across 110th Street"
25:40-33:19 - Massacre Theatre
33:19-43:32 - Polls/Notes
Us3, "Chili Hot"
44:45-45:23 - SVU Promo
45:23-1:13:59 - Top 5: Elmore Leonard Characters
1:13:30-1:16:18 - Close
MUSIC
- Get Shorty, Jackie Brown
NOTES
- MT winner: Chris Zois, Chicago
LINKS
- Before Trilogy at Siskel
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Korean Auteurs Lineup
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Josh on "The World's End"
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Appreciating Elmore Leonard
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Josh and Adam round up their banjos, bows and arrows and irrational fear of sadistic mountain men in order to pull off this week's Top 5: Nature Movies. Plus, a discussion of David Gordon Green's PRINCE AVALANCHE, starring Paul Rudd and Emile Hirsch, and your hosts each recommend a movie currently playing in limited release.
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:00-1:48 - Billboard / Shutterstock
1:48-4:57 - Death Match Poll
4:57-21:54 - Review: "Prince Avalanche"
Plants and Animals, "The End of That"
23:14-25:11 - Shutterstock
25:11-27:51 - Adam: "Drinking Buddies"
27:51-33:47 - Massacre Theatre
35:20-40:43 - Poll Results: Summer Movies
40:43-44:27 - Josh: "Fruitvale Station"
44:27-47:09 - Notes
Here We Go Magic, "How Do I Know"
48:48-53:57 - Donations
53:57-1:18:30 - Top 5: Nature Movies
1:18:30-1:21:44 - Close / Outtake
MUSIC
- Plants and Animals, Here We Go Magic
NOTES
- MT winner: Kathy Zolli
LINKS
- Before Trilogy at Siskel
- Josh on "Prince Avalanche"
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A standalone discussion of Joshua Oppenheimer's powerful new documentary "The Act of Killing," about Indonesian death squad leaders who re-stage their most infamous crimes as cinema.
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Act of Killing Official Site
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Josh on "Act of Killing"
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Music Box showtimes
Inspired by Matt Damon in Neill Blomkamp's ELYSIUM, Josh and Adam have one hour to complete their Top 5 Dangerous Missions, or else microscopic explosives will rupture their carotid arteries. Plus, Josh's take on the aptly named THE SPECTACULAR NOW.
This show is presented by Audible.
:00-2:03 - Billboard / Audible
1:34-22:52 - Review: "Elysium"
"Tomorrow's Going to Be a Better Day"
24:01-27:26 - Audible
27:26-35:20 - Massacre Theatre
35:20-44:43 - Polls / Notes
44:43-49:30 - Josh on "Spectacular Now"
"Do Unto Others"
54:03-59:12 - Donations
59:25-1:31:14 - Top 5: Dangerous Missions
1:31:14-1:37:18 - Close
MUSIC
- Billy Bragg
NOTES
- MT winner: Marcus Jelks
LINKS
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Josh on "Elysium"
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Josh on "The Spectacular Now"
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Woody Allen Pages
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Pleasant Hill movie dome destroyed
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Take a not-so-friendly trip down Filmspotting memory lane... The Adam-Josh divide over "Prometheus" was fairly tame, but their first major disagreement set the table for the all-out blood feuds of "Argo" and "The Impossible."
:00-1:00 - Billboard
1:00-15:32 - Review: "Prometheus"
Music: "Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting"
16:45-34:27 - Review: "Argo"
Music: "Street Fighting Man"
35:37-51:44 - Review: "The Impossible"
51:44-54:00 - Close
Mr. Lundegaard, we're just here to talk about this week's Top 5: Supporting Players in Lead Roles. The heck we mean? Like fer instance, Frances McDormand in FARGO. Plus, Adam’s chat with longtime supporting player James Cromwell about his starring role in the new film STILL MINE, and a review of Woody Allen's latest, BLUE JASMINE. All that, and the Chicago Tribune’s Michael Phillips.
This show is presented by Shutterstock (code FILM8) and Squarespace (code FILM8).
:00-3:04 - Billboard / Squarespace
1:34-26:30 - Interview: James Cromwell
Anat Cohen, "Anat's Dance"
22:31-24:03 - Shutterstock
24:03-33:13 - Massacre Theatre
33:13-42:21 - Polls / Notes
42:21-1:01:40 - Review: "Blue Jasmine"
Anat Cohen, "La Vie en Rose"
1:02:57-1:05:38 - Pay The Dealer
1:05:38-1:48:10 - Top 5: Supp. Players/Lead Roles
1:48:10-1:54:18 - Close / Outtake
MUSIC
- Anat Cohen
NOTES
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MT winner: Jeremy Kinney
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Fandor recs: Neighboring Sounds, Zero Killed
LINKS
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Josh's review of "The Conjuring"
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Ed's Squarespace site
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Adam tries to convince Josh that he has no knowledge of Sarah Connor’s whereabouts -- whatever it takes to stay alive in order to share this week’s Filmspotting Top 5: Movie Robots. Plus, it's Kaiju vs. Jaeger in Guillermo del Toro's "Pacific Rim" ... Will it also be Kempenaar vs. Josh?
This podcast is presented by Audible.
:00-1:34 - Billboard / Audible
1:34-26:30 - Review: "Pacific Rim"
Music: Daft Punk, "Beyond"
27:48-30:30 - Audible
30:30-38:02 - Massacre Theatre
38:02-47:48 - Polls / Notes
47:48-52:39 - In Memoriam: Dennis Farina
Music: Daft Punk, "Within"
54:03-59:12 - Pay The Dealer
59:25-1:31:14 - Top 5: Movie Robots
1:31:14-1:37:18 - Close / Outtake
MUSIC
- Daft Punk
NOTES
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MT winner: Bret Pippen
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Audible recs:
Zealot: Life and Times of Jesus...
The Woody Allen Collection
LINKS
- "So It Goes" Magazine
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Josh's review of "Pacific Rim"
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"Moonrise Kingdom" cos-play
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Matt Singer and Alison Willmore fill in on Original Recipe and invite 10 filmmakers to make their own short movies about each one of their Top 5 Anthology Films (available online). Plus, a discussion of the horror anthology "The ABCs of Death," and a trip to Bangkok to review "Only God Forgives," starring Ryan Gosling.
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:00-1:19 - Billboard
1:20-19:12 - Review: "Only God Forgives"
Music: Cliff Martinez
20:29-22:08 - Shutterstock
22:23-36:40 - Review: "The ABCs of Death"
36:41-39:27 - Listener's Choices
Music: Cliff Martinez
40:43-1:08:05 - Top 5 Anthology Movies
1:08:06-1:10:46 - Close
MUSIC
- Cliff Martinez
LINKS
- Top 5 Anthology Movies
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I got Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy. In Greece... Adam does his best James Franco as he and Josh reveal their Top 5 Films of 2013 (So Far). Plus, the worst films of the year and more.
This episode is presented by Shutterstock (code FILM7) and Squarespace (code FILM7).
:00-3:15 - Billboard / Squarespace
4:16-25:02 - Best of Year: Picks #5-4
Music: Mikal Cronin, "Peace of Mind"
26:12-27:54 - Shutterstock
27:54-34:55 - Massacre Theatre
34:55-46:57 - Polls / Notes
Music: Mikal Cronin, "Am I Wrong"
48:25-53:58 - "Pay The Dealer"
53:58-1:31:57 - Worst of / Best of Year: Picks #3-1
1:31:57-1:34:57 - Close
MUSIC
- Mikal Cronin
NOTES
- Massacre Theatre winner: Rob Haak
LINKS
- Dalton's Ebert eulogy
- Josh's review of "Leviathan"
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Can you dig it? With the help of producer Sam Van Hallgren, Filmspotting revisits its recent six-week Blaxploitation Marathon, including discussions of "Shaft" and "Superfly."
:00-1:00 - Billboard
1:00-14:44 - #1: "Shaft"
Music: C.G. Cameron, "It's So Hard..."
15:53-30:24 - #2: "Superfly"
30:24-48:13 - #3: "Cooley High"
Music: James Brown, "Down and Out..."
49:21-1:05:34 - Awards: "The Mayfields"
1:05:34-1:08:03 - Close
Michael Phillips is Filmspotting's savior this week, sitting in for Adam for a discussion of "Man of Steel" and a countdown of the Top 5 Movie Christ Figures.
This show is presented by Audible and Squarespace (code Film 6).
:00-4:16 - Billboard / Audible
4:16-23:27 - Review: "Man of Steel"
Music: The Bookshop Band, "The Boxer"
24:41-26:18 - Shutterstock
26:18-31:05 - Gandolfini
31:05-36:16 - Massacre Theatre
36:16-43:28 - Polls / Notes
Music: The Bookshop Band, "For an Ending"
44:44-1:13:59 - Top 5: Christ Figures
1:13:59-1:18:15 - Close
MUSIC
- The Bookshop Band
NOTES
- MT winner: Ben Richie
LINKS
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Josh's review of "Man of Steel"
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Michael's Review of "Man of Steel"
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Josh's piece on Christ figures at ThinkChristian.net
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Of Pilgrims and Fire: When God Shows Up at the Movies
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With Adam and Josh taking a little summer time off, Filmspotting revisits its Aug. 2012 episode revealing the hosts' Top 10 Greatest Films, with the help of regular contributor Michael Phillips (Chicago Tribune).
On a whim, Josh and Adam stumble off a train together to see where things go with a (long) discussion of BEFORE MIDNIGHT. Then Filmspotting pops into a smoky Parisian cafe to share the Top 5 Americans Abroad.
This podcast is presented by Audible and Shutterstock.com (use code FILM6).
:00-3:03 - Billboard / Audible
3:03-41:49 - Review: "Before Midnight"
Music: Ron Sexsmith, "If Only Avenue"
43:18-45:15 - Shutterstock
45:34-51:53 - Massacre Theatre
51:53-59:58 - Polls
Music: Ron Sexsmith, "The Morning Light"
1:01:35-1:32:45 - Top 5: Americans Abroad
1:32:45-1:35:32 - Close
MUSIC
- Ron Sexsmith
NOTES
- MT winner: Michael Campbell
LINKS
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Josh's review of "Before Midnight"
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Audible recs: Going Clear; The Dangerous Animals Club
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Adam talks to Chicago writer Robert K. Elder about his new book, "The Best Film You’ve Never Seen," featuring interviews with Richard Linklater, Edgar Wright and 33 other directors talking about the movies they adore that have been critically reviled, forgotten or otherwise overlooked. Plus, replays of Adam's 2011 conversation with Elder and Filmspotting's Top 5 Overlooked Movies from 2012.
:00-1:08 - Billboard
1:08-20:57 - "The Best Film You've Never Seen" (2013)
Music: Archie Powell..., "Only So Much You Can Do"
22:09-55:37 - "The Film That Changed My Life" (2011)
Music: Archie Powell..., "Great Ideas in Action"
56:46-57:20 - SVU Promo
57:35-1:24:30 - Top 5: Overlooked Movies (2012)
1:24:30-1:26:54 - Close
MUSIC
- Archie Powell & The Exports
NOTES
- Adam's schedule conflicted with recording a normal FS episode this week.
LINKS
- "Best Films" list on Letterboxd
In 1979, Diane Keaton was the quirky star of Woody Allen’s B&W love letter to New York City, "Manhattan." 35 years later, the city is the same -- and so is the black and white photography -- but the quirky star is Greta Gerwig, in director Noah Baumbach's "Frances Ha." Plus, the Top 5 Contemporary Black & White Films... Your analyst Donnie really wants you to listen.
:00-1:12 - Billboard
1:12-21:32 - Review: "Frances Ha"
Music: She & Him, "I've Got Your Number, Son"
22:44-31:34 - Massacre Theatre
31:34-37:54 - Polls / Notes
Music: She & Him, "Turn to White"
39:00-47:41 - Donations
47:41-1:15:52 - Top 5: Contemporary B&W Movies
1:15:52-1:18:58 - Close
MUSIC
- She & Him
NOTES
- Massacre Theatre winner: Sean McDonnell
LINKS
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Josh's review of "Frances Ha"
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Letterboxd: "Behind the Candelabra"
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Johan's movie blog
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Despite the efforts of his old friend Khan, James T. Kirk is alive and well in the sequel to 2009’s successful relaunch of the Star Trek franchise. This week, Filmspotting boldly reviews "Star Trek Into Darkness". Plus, the Top 5 Small Moments in Big Movies. KHAAAAAAAAAAN!!!!!!!
:00-1:26 - Billboard
1:26-25:59 - Review: "Star Trek Into Darkness"
Music: Junip, "Line of Fire"
27:33-34:37 - Massacre Theatre
34:37-45:20 - Polls / Notes
Music: Junip, "Your Life Your Call"
47:00-53:09 - Donations / SVU Promo
53:09-1:19:41 - Top 5: Small Moments in Big Movies
1:19:41-1:23:27 - Close / Outtake
MUSIC
- Junip
NOTES
- MT winner: Chris Weiss
LINKS
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Josh's review of "Star Trek Into Darkness"
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"Star Trek" on Letterboxd
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Lynch's Calvin Klein ad
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This week Adam and Josh have their minds on the money and money on their minds. Inspired by Jay Gatsby’s return to the silver screen, they share their Top 5 Movies About the Rich and discuss Baz Lurhmann’s uh, re-imagining, of the classic novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
This episode is presented by Shutterstock (code FILM5).
:00-1:41 - Billboard / Shutterstock
1:41-25:02 - Review: "The Great Gatsby"
Music: The Rubens, "My Gun"
26:34-28:48 - Shutterstock
28:48-36:49 - Massacre Theatre
36:49-48:45 - Polls / Notes
Music: The Rubens, "The Best We Got"
50:06-1:00:22 - Donations
1:00:22-1:25:39 - Top 5: Movies About the Rich
1:25:39-1:29:44 - Close / Outtake
MUSIC
- The Rubens
NOTES
- Massacre Theatre winner: Shaun Lockhart
LINKS
- Josh's review of "The Great Gatsby"
-Adam on "The Truman Show"
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Josh on Letterboxd
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Fandor - Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price
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"Apartment 4E" on Netflix
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"20:20 Vision" play in Bath, UK
*FS DOES DICAPRIO*
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Django Unchained
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Inception
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The Departed
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Inspired by the brilliant mind of Tony Stark, Filmspotting crunches the numbers to come up with the Top 5 Movie Geniuses. Plus, a review of co-writer/director Shane Black's "Iron Man 3" and more.
This episode is presented by Shutterstock (code FILM5) and Squarespace (code FILM5)
:00-3:06 - Billboard / Squarespace
3:06-25:04 - Review: "Iron Man 3"
Music: Air Review, "Young"
26:47-28:15 - Shutterstock
28:45-35:37 - Massacre Theatre
35:37-45:33 - Polls / Notes
Music: Air Review, "Rebel"
47:07-54:20 - Donations / SVU Promo
Music: The Beatles, "In My Life"
55:37-1:23:31 - Top 5: Movie Geniuses
1:23:31-1:30:23 - Close / Filmspotting Jr. #4
MUSIC
- Air Review
LINKS
- Adam on "Good, the Bad and the Ugly"
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Korean Auteurs Marathon Options
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Fandor: Of Dolls and Murder
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Josh's review of "Iron Man 3"
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fuse:chicago
NOTES
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Adam says: Actually, my preferred 2001 Best Picture winner was "In the Bedroom."
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Adam says: I should have argued harder for how Shane Black plays with the 'optics of fear/heroism' in "Iron Man 3." It permeates the entire movie.
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Massacre Theatre winner: Todd Hiller
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In anticipation of the season’s first blockbusters, Josh and Adam reveal their Top 5 Most Anticipated Summer Movies. Plus, a review of "Mud," the latest from "Take Shelter" writer/director Jeff Nichols, and "The Dollies," recognizing the best of the Max Ophuls Marathon.
This episode is presented by Audible.
:00-1:49 - Billboard / Sponsor
1:49-23:57 - Review: "Mud"
Music: Iron & Wine, "Singers and..."
25:20-27:54 - Audible
27:54-33:59 - Massacre Theatre
33:59-46:03 - Polls / Notes
46:03-1:05:48 - Ophuls Awards
Music: Iron & Wine, "Sundown"
1:07:12-1:18:57 - Donations
1:18:57-1:40:43 - Top 5: Summer Preview
1:40:43-1:46:23 - Close / FS Jr. #3
BONUS CONTENT
- Top 5 Neo-Noirs Feedback
MUSIC
- Iron and Wine
NOTES
- Massacre Theatre winner: Chris Roberts
LINKS
- Adam on "Place Beyond..."
- Adam on "Jurassic Park"
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Josh on "Mud"
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Josh on "Pain and Gain"
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Tom Cruise is assigned to extract Earth's remaining resources... and Michael Phillips and Tasha Robinson draw the plum gig of deciding whether "Oblivion" was worth all the resources put into it. Plus, your guest hosts weigh in on their Top 5 Futuristic Movie Jobs and spend a few minutes parsing "The Place Beyond the Pines."
:00-1:11 - Billboard
1:12-19:19 - Review: "Oblivion"
Music: David Bowie, "The Stars"
20:44-24:31 - Massacre Theatre
24:32-30:59 - Ebertfest
31:00-45:51 - Review: "Place Beyond..."
Music: David Bowie, "Set the World on Fire"
47:06-1:14:33 - Top 5: Futuristic Movie Jobs
1:14:34-1:23:11 - Close / FS Jr. #2
MUSIC
- David Bowie
NOTES
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Massacre Theatre winner: Alex Lanser
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Why "I'm Not There" for a Malick-themed Massacre Theatre last week? It stars three Malick alums: Richard Gere, Christian Bale and Cate Blanchett. Blanchett is in Malick's upcoming "Knight of Cups."
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This week's episode with Filmspotting's Top 5 Malick Scenes and a review of "To the Wonder" was recorded entirely at the magic hour. Plus, the final Max Ophuls Marathon movie, 1955's Lola Montes.
This episode is presented by Shutterstock (code FILM4).
:00-1:32 - Billboard / Sponsor
1:32-27:07 - Review: "To the Wonder"
Music: Low, "So Blue"
28:51-31:22 - Shutterstock
31:22-37:29 - Massacre Theatre
37:29-43:56 - Polls / Notes
43:56-1:02:24 - "Lola Montes"
Music: Low, "Waiting"
1:03:30-1:32:06 - Top 5: Malick Scenes
1:32:06-1:37:03 - Close / Filmspotting Jr.
MUSIC
- Low
NOTES
- MT winner: Jessica Greer
LINKS
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71: "The New World"
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Josh's "To the Wonder" review
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Pantheon on Letterboxd
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Author Chris Harris ("The Big Clear") joins Adam and Josh for a trip to Chinatown and lots of other unsavory places for this week’s Filmspotting Top 5: Neo-Noirs. Plus, a review of Danny Boyle's art-world thriller "Trance" and a tribute to the late, great Roger Ebert.
This episode is presented by Shutterstock (code FILM4).
:00-1:21 - Billboard
1:21-18:00 - Farewell, Ebert
Music: The Beatles, "I'll Be Back"
19:40-31:27 - Shutterstock
21:51-29:56 - Massacre Theatre
29:56-41:17 - Polls / Notes / Pantheon
41:17-53:57 - Review: "Trance"
Music: Eels, "New Alphabet"
55:38-1:21:29 - Donations / SVU Promo
1:04:53-1:47:47 - Top 5 Neo-Noirs
1:47:04-1:51:36 - Close
MUSIC
- Eels
NOTES
- MT winner: Ben Flanagan
LINKS
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"The Big Clear"
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Harris Blog on Neo-Noir
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Josh's review of "Trance"
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Ebert on "Blue Velvet"
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Ebert on "Dead Poet's Society"
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Ebert's letter to Dana Stevens
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Chicago Critics Film Festival
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Pantheon on Letterboxd
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New Cult Canon: "Brick"
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This week, Josh and Adam take the Chicago Tribune’s Michael Phillips through the special kitchen entrance to the best seats in the house for the Filmspotting Top 5: Tracking Shots. Plus, a Sacred Cow review of Sam Raimi’s 1981 horror classic "The Evil Dead" and the majestic third Max Ophuls' Marathon film, "The Earrings of Madame de..."
This episode is presented by Squarespace (code FILM4) and Audible.
:00-4:14 - Billboard / Audible
1:19-28:37 - Review: "The Evil Dead" ('81)
Music: David Ford, "Isn't It Strange"
30:01-31:27 - Squarespace
33:31-40:25 - Massacre Theatre
40:38-52:22 - Polls / Notes
52:22-1:12:32 - Ophuls #3: "Earrings of Madame de..."
Music: David Ford, "Moving On"
1:13:57-1:21:29 - Donations
Music: David Ford, "Go to Hell"
1:22:19-2:03:29 - Top 5: Tracking Shots
2:03:04-2:07:11 - Close / Outtake
BONUS CONTENT
- Nothing this week, sorry!
MUSIC
- David Ford
NOTES
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Audible recs: Lush Life, The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay, Life Itself
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Massacre Theatre winner: Carmen Nowka
LINKS
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Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune
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Josh's review of "The Evil Dead"
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FS #62: "Evil Dead 2"
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Chicago Critics Film Festival
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David Ford's "Go To Hell" video
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Hitchcock's "Young and Innocent" - Eye Twitch
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FS #339: Top 5 Long Takes
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FS #419: Room 237
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Look at my episode! Look at my episode! I got... reviews of Harmony Korine's "Spring Breakers." Hosts disagreeing. I got... Top 5 Turning Over a New Leaf Movies. Some are even better than "Scarface," which I got on repeat. Constantly, y'all. I even got contenders for the Filmspotting Pantheon. All different genres. Comedies. Foreign Language. Weird David Lynch. American Dream, y'all.
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:00-1:19 - Billboard / Sponsor
Music: Kid Dakota, "Winter Without You""
30:01-31:27 - Shutterstock
31:27-38:53 - Massacre Theatre
37:00-49:34 - Polls / Notes
49:34-1:02:54 - Spring Cleaning: Pantheon
Music: Kid Dakota, "Pairin' Off"
1:04:07-1:10:08 - Donations
1:10:08-1:39:04 - Top 5: ...New Leaf Movies
1:39:04-1:43:09 - Close
MUSIC
- Kid Dakota
NOTES
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Josh was right. Grave of the Fireflies and Vertigo are the two movies we've added to the Pantheon.
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Massacre Theatre winner: Tiba Ford
LINKS
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Josh's review of "Spring Breakers"
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Pantheon on Letterboxd
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Adam's Pantheon contenders on Letterboxd
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FS #375: Movies About Redemption
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FS #130: Movies About Starting Over
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Filmspotting kisses the ring of their Top 5 Movie Religious Figures... And if "The Last Exorcism: Part II" didn’t satisfy your desire for religious horror, you won’t have to wait for Part III. Romania offers its own spin on the genre with "Beyond the Hills." Plus, hop into the sack for the second Max Ophuls Marathon film, "La Ronde."
This episode is presented by Shutterstock (code FILM3) and Audible.
:00-3:22 - Billboard / Sponsors
3:22-27:53 - Review: "Beyond the Hills"
Music: Tallest Man..., "There's No Leaving Now""
29:35-31:12 - Sponsors
31:12-37:00 - Massacre Theatre
37:00-47:56 - Polls / Notes
47:56-1:04:05 - Ophuls #2: "La Ronde"
Music: Tallest Man..., "Little Brother""
1:05:56-1:11:09 - Donations / SVU Promo
1:11:09-1:40:29 - Top 5: Religious Figures
1:40:29-1:44:52 - Close
MUSIC
- The Tallest Man on Earth
NOTES
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Audible Recs: Inherent Vice; Gone Girl; The Tin Roof Blowdown; I, Patridge: We Need To Talk About Alan
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Massacre Theatre winner: Nathan Bour
LINKS
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Josh's review of "Beyond the Hills"
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Adam's upcoming Q&A w/ William Friedkin
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Adam on Letterboxd
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Adam ranks Scorsese
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Lee Marvin: Point Blank
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Marathon: Max Ophüls
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FS #198: 4 Months, 3 Weeks, and 2 Days
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FS #101 Top 5 Religious Movies
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Filmspotting finds its happy places with this week’s Top 5: Movie Locations We Wish We Could Visit. Plus, a review of director Sam Raimi’s latest trip over the rainbow, "Oz the Great and Powerful," and the first film in the Max Ophuls Marathon, "Letter from an Unknown Woman."
This episode is presented by Shutterstock (code FILM3) and Squarespace (code FILM3).
:00-1:53 - Billboard / Sponsors
1:53-24:44 - Review: "Oz the Great..."
Music: Willie Nelson, "Somewhere Over..."
26:43-29:05 - Sponsors
29:05-36:50 - Massacre Theatre
36:50-46:27 - Polls / Notes
46:28-1:03:13 - Ophuls #1: "Letter from..."
Music: Sarah Vaughan, "Somewhere Over..."
1:04:26-1:09:54 - Donations
1:09:54-1:35:43 - Top 5: Movie Locations I Wish I Could Visit
1:35:43-1:39:20 - Close / Outtake
NOTES
- Massacre Theatre winner: Rod Lott
LINKS
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Josh's review of Oz the Great and Powerful
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FS 294: "Alice in Wonderland"
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More Raimi: FS #261: Drag Me To Hell
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Adam on Letterboxd
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Marathon: Max Ophüls
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2013 Filmspots
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SNL "His Girl Friday" spoof
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Adam tries to keep his telekinesis from ruining this year’s prom... er... this week’s Top 5: Movie Mother-Daughters -- a list not inspired by "Carrie," but by the new thriller "Stoker" from Korean auteur Park Chan-wook.
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:00-3:55 - Billboard / Audible
3:56-21:18 - Review: "Stoker"
Music: Sharon Van Etten, "Serpents"
24:13-26:45 - Sponsor: Shutterstock
26:55-32:44 - Massacre Theatre
32:45-44:29 - Polls / Notes
Music: Sharon Van Etten, "We Are Fine"
46:13-48:31 - Donations
48:45-1:15:46 - Top 5: Mother-Daughters
1:15:47-1:18:40 - Close / Outtake
MUSIC
-Sharon Van Etten
NOTES
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Audible recommendations: A Long Way Down, Under The Dome, All The Rave
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Massacre Theatre winner: Dan Wessler
LINKS
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Josh's "Stoker" review
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384: Top 5 Mother-Son Movies
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103: Top 5 Screen Parents
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With the help of a six-foot bunny named Harvey, Josh and Adam share their Top 5 Unseen Characters. Plus, a review of Abbas Kiarostami's latest puzzler, "Like Someone In Love," and the debut of Ask Filmspotting (post-Oscars edition).
This episode is presented by Audible and Squarespace (code FILM3).
:00-1:52 - Billboard / Squarespace
1:53-22:38 - Review: "Like Someone in Love"
Music: Rodriguez, "Sugar Man"
24:13-26:45 - Sponsor: Audible
26:58-34:40 - Massacre Theatre
34:41-39:37 - Polls
46:46-50:05 - Ask Filmspotting: "Oscar Scars"
Music: Rodriguez, "I'll Slip Away"
51:01-1:04:58 - Donations
1:05:29-1:31:59 - Top 5: Unseen Characters
1:32:00-1:36:42 - Close
MUSIC
-Searching for Sugar Man
NOTES
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Audible rec: Shadow of a Doubt
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Massacre Theatre winner: Joe Puscas
LINKS
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Josh's "Like Someone in Love" review
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"Side Effects" & Sexism
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Michael Phillips continues his comedy education of Filmspotting during "The Gookies," the Marx Bros. Marathon Awards including Best Groucho One-Liner, Gag and more.
Winning an Oscar, only slightly more glamorous than joining the 10 million mile club like Ryan Bingham in "Up in the Air"... The Chicago Tribune's Michael Phillips joins Adam and Josh for a special Oscars edition of Filmspotting to discuss who will win, who should win... and who should get their name on the side of a plane. Plus, the fourth and final Marx Bros. Marathon movie, "A Night at the Opera."
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:00-1:36 - Billboard / Sponsors
1:37-27:14 - Oscar Picks (Pt. 1)
Music: "Skyfall"
28:39-30:32 - Sponsor: Audible
30:33-37:38 - Massacre Theatre
37:39-46:45 - Polls / Notes
46:46-1:03:35 - Marx #4: "Night at the Opera"
Music: "Pi's Lullaby"
1:04:45-1:10:56 - Donations
1:10:57-1:27:13 - Oscar Picks (Pt. 2)
1:27:14-1:30:31 - Close
NOTES
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AK: I definitely think Best Picture is a race between "Lincoln" and "Argo" not "Zero Dark Thirty." ZD30 just feels like, and is, the more 'important' film, which the Academy (rightly or wrongly) typically goes for.
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Audible recommendations: Life of Pi, A Prayer for Owen Meany, and Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho
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Massacre Theatre winner: Adam Wells
LINKS
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Josh's "Night at the Opera" review
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Soderbergh's "Vulture" interview
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Cue up "In Your Eyes"... in honor of Valentine's Day, it's Filmspotting's Lloyd Dobler Memorial List of the screen's Top 5 Romantic Gestures. Plus, what may be Steven Soderbergh's final cinematic gesture -- "Side Effects," starring Rooney Mara and Jude Law -- and the third Marx Bros. Marathon movie, "Duck Soup"... "The light, the heat..."
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:00-3:34 - Billboard / Squarespace
3:35-23:36 - Review: "Side Effects"
Music: "A Kiss to Build a Dream On"
25:08-26:33 - Sponsor: Shutterstock
26:34-34:00 - Massacre Theatre
34:01-42:29 - Polls / Notes
42:30-57:19 - Marx #3: "Duck Soup"
Music: "Storybook Love"
58:42-1:04:53 - Donations
1:04:49-1:32:30 - Top 5: Romantic Gestures
1:32:21-1:35:14 - Close
NOTES
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In classic show fashion we gave director Soderbergh all the credit/blame for "Side Effects"; no mention of writer Scott Z. Burns.
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Didn't come up because difficult to articulate without spoilers, but one "Side Effects" complaint for Adam: Catherina Zeta Jones' performance.
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Massacre Theatre winner: Matt Sabonis
LINKS
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Josh's "Side Effects" review
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Ben Haworth's SquareSpace site
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Tufnell Park Film Club
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Filmspotting may miss Ron Burgundy and his musk, but this week Adam and Josh focus on the filmmakers they've been missing with a countdown the Top 5 Directors Who Need a Comeback. Plus, a review of Roman Coppola's first film in 12 years, "A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III," starring Charlie Sheen and Bill Murray, and the second Marx Bros. Marathon movie, "Monkey Business."
This episode is presented by Shutterstock (Use code FILM2) and Audible.
:00-3:38 - Billboard / Audible
3:42-20:43 - Top 5: Directors Who Need...
Music: Liam Hayes, "Fokus"
21:58-23:23 - Sponsor: Shutterstock
23:39-33:33 - Massacre Theatre
33:34-41:15 - Polls / Notes
41:15-56:49 - Marx #2: "Monkey Business"
Music: Liam Hayes, "A Glimpse Inside"
57:56-1:05:01 - Donations
1:05:21-1:18:36 - Review: "...Charles Swan III"
1:05:21-1:33:31 - Top 5: Directors Who Need... (cont.)
1:33:32-1:36:13 - Close
MUSIC
- Liam Hayes
NOTES
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Audible recommendations: A Team of Rivals; The Perks of Being a Wallflower; Middlesex
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Massacre Theatre winner: Matt Lawson
LINKS
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Josh's "Charles Swan" review
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70mm Film Fest at Music Box
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Kidman in "Stoker" (mentioned in Bonus)
PARTNERS
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Everybody knows the first rule of Fight Club is: you do not talk about Fight Club. But Filmspotting joins Tyler Durden in exploring their primal selves with a countdown of the Top 5 Survival Movies. Plus, Adam and Josh barely emerge unscathed from their discussion of "The Impossible" before taking on their first Marx Bros. Marathon movie, "Animal Crackers."
This episode is presented by SquareSpace (Use code FILM2) and Audible.
:00-2:53 - Billboard / SquareSpace
2:54-23:43 - Review: "The Impossible"
Music: Cloud Nothings, "Fall In"
24:57-27:52 - Sponsor: Audible
28:11-37:19 - Josh's Anniversary / Massacre Theatre
37:20-45:49 - Polls / Notes
45:50-59:43 - Marx Bros. #1: "Animal Crackers"
Music: Cloud Nothings, "Stay Useless"
1:00:32-1:08:43 - Donations
1:09:02-1:36:15 - Top 5: Survival Movies
1:36:16-1:39:04 - Close
MUSIC
- Cloud Nothings
NOTES
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Audible recommendations: I Am Spartacus!; Extra Lives: Why Video Games Matter; The Shining
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Massacre Theatre winner: Dawn Polvorosa
LINKS
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Josh's "Impossible" review
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Adam's Letterboxd page
PARTNERS
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In 1988, our action heroes looked like Sly Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger... then we met a barefoot Bruce Willis. Adam and Josh find out if it really is a good day to "Die Hard" as they give the Sacred Cow treatment to the action classic that made Willis a movie star. Plus, the Top 5 Most Anticipated Performances of 2013.
This episode is presented by Shutterstock (Use code FILM1) and MoviePass (Use code FILMSPOTTING).
:00-1:33 - Billboard / MoviePass
1:34-25:56 - Sacred Cow: "Die Hard"
Music: Andrew Bird, "Three White Horses"
27:07-28:10 - Sponsor: Shutterstock
28:30-36:21 - Notes
36:22-51:25 - "Ask FS": Freddie vs. Abe
Music: Andrew Bird, "If I Needed You"
48:11-55:01 - Donations
55:22-1:15:10 - Top 5: Anticipated 2013 Perfs
1:15:11-1:18:46 - Close
MUSIC
- Andrew Bird
NOTES
- "Behind the Candelabra" will air on HBO.
LINKS
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Music Box 70mm Festival
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PeopleLikeFlatscreens
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Hell's Half Mile Film & Music Fest
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Top 5 Most Anticipated 2013 Perfs
PARTNERS
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Last year, two of Josh's most anticipated films didn’t even end up getting released. Find out who he cursed this year as he and Adam reveal their Top 5 Most Anticipated Movies of 2013. Plus, love hurts in Michael Haneke's "Amour."
This episode is presented by Squarespace (Use code FILM1) and MoviePass.
:00-1:55 - Billboard / MoviePass
1:56-22:42 - Review: "Amour"
Music: Death Cab for Cutie, "You Are a Tourist"
24:16-26:11 - Sponsor: Squarespace
26:24-41:02 - Massacre Theatre / Polls
41:03-51:25 - 2012 Scenes of the Year,
Music: R. Wainwright, "Out of the Game"
52:30-59:52 - Donations
1:00:15-1:17:24 - Top 5: Anticipated 2013 Movies
1:17:25-1:20:25 - Close
MUSIC
- Live From The Artists Den: 2012
NOTES
- Massacre Theatre winner: Benjamin Tiede
LINKS
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Josh's "Amour" review
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Calum Marsh's "Amour" review
PARTNERS
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Live from Mayne Stage in Chicago, it's Filmspotting's 2012 Wrap Party sponsored by WBEZ! There was no dancing for dollar bills, but the show's own Magic Mike, Michael Phillips from the Chicago Tribune, helped Adam and Josh reveal their favorite performances, scenes and more from the past year in movies. Plus, special guest musician Abraham Levitan was on hand to summarize the trio's thoughts with his unique brand of improvised response songs.
This episode is brought to you by Audible.com and MoviePass (use code 'filmspotting') -- see unliminted movies nationwide for a flat month monthly rate.
:00-6:18 - House Rules / Billboard / MoviePass
6:19-14:37 - Opening Scenes
14:38-20:54 - Endings
20:43-30:06 - Disappointments
30:07-34:22 - Surprises
Music: Abraham Levitan
36:35-45:17 - Massacre Theatre
45:18-51:34 - Polls
51:34-56:04 - Golden Brick Winner
Music: Abraham Levitan
57:23-1:14:10 - Audible / Donations
1:14:57-1:21:35 - Best Performances in Bad Movies
1:21:36-1:25:11 - Worst Performances in Good Movies
1:25:12-1:30:01 - Supp. Actresses
1:30:02-1:36:32 - Supp. Actors
Music: Abraham Levitan
1:38:10-1:45:44 - Best Actors
1:45:45-1:52:06 - Best Actresses
1:52:07-1:58:55 - Truly Moving Moments
1:58:56-2:04:52 - Scenes of the Year
Music: Abraham Levitan
2:07:53-2:12:36 - Close
MUSIC
- Abraham Levitan
NOTES / LINKS
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2012 Wrap Party Winners/Nominees
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Golden Brick Winners
Quentin Tarantino’s ode to Spaghetti Westerns "Django Unchained" brought Josh and Adam together over the holidays. Was it a fortuitous turn of events? Plus, a conversation with writer/director/actor Edward Burns about his new holiday release, and the Blaxploitation Marathon concludes with "Ganja & Hess."
This episode is brought to you by MoviePass -- see unliminted movies nationwide for a flat month monthly rate.
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MUSIC
- "Django Unchained" Soundtrack
NOTES / LINKS
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Josh's "Django" review
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Josh's "Basterds" review
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Filmspotting's 2012 Wrap Party
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2012 Village Voice Film Critics' Poll
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Adam's Village Voice ballot
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Josh's Village Voice ballot
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Blaxploitation Awards
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"Fitzgerald Family Christmas" info
Filmspotting assembles the film critic Avengers -- Michael Phillips (Chicago Tribune) and Scott Tobias (A.V. Club) -- to finish off the Top 10 Films of 2012 countdown and reflect on the year in cinema.
This episode is presented by Shutterstock (use code FILM12) and MoviePass.
:00-2:52 - Intro/MoviePass
2:53-45:30 - Best of '12: #6-10 Recap, Picks #4-5
Music: "Heroic Weather Conditions of the Universe, Part 7: After the Storm" ("Moonrise Kingdom")
47:10-49:34 - Promos: Shutterstock / SVU
Music: "Everything Comes Around" ("Looper")
49:35-1:26:22 - Best of '12: Picks #1-3
1:26:23-1:31:37 - Close
LINKS
- Give the gift of MoviePass
MUSIC
- Film scores curated by Sam Smith
Josh and Adam didn't set out to meet their makers, but they do tackle the Promethean task of counting down their Top 10 Films of 2012 with the help of some special guest contributors.
:00-20:40 - Best of '12: Picks #8-10
Music: "Once There Was a Hushpuppy" ("Beasts of...")
21:58-25:48 - Donations
Music: "Sweetness of Freddie" ("Master")
26:32-40:13 - Massacre Theatre / Notes
40:14-52:53 - Best of '12: Picks #6-752:54-57:39 - Close / FAB #1 Picks
MUSIC
- Film scores curated by Sam Smith
NOTES / LINKS
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Massacre Theatre winner: Andre Walker
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Patton Oswalt on "Queen of Versailles"
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Filmspotting's 2012 Wrap Party
PARTNERS
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The end-of-year onslaught begins with the announcement of Filmspotting's eight Golden Brick nominees for 2012. Plus, an unexpected journey with "The Hobbit" and an early review of "Zero Dark Thirty."
This episode is presented by Shutterstock (Use code FILM12) and MoviePass.
:00-1:16 - Billboard / MoviePass
1:45-25:25 - Review: "Zero Dark Thirty
Music: The Lumineers, "Dead Sea"
26:36-27:37 - Sponsor: Shutterstock
27:56-39:38 - Massacre Theatre / Notes
39:38-56:07 - Review: "The Hobbit"
Music: Michael Kiwanuka, "I'm Getting Ready"
57:29-1:03:06 - Donations
1:03:23-1:24:24 - Golden Brick Nominees
1:24:25-1:27:21 - Close
MUSIC
- The Lumineers / Michael Kiwanuka
NOTES
- Massacre Theatre winner: Matt Kelly
LINKS
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Josh's Zero Dark Thirty review
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New torture-glorifying film wins raves
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Two Cheers for Zero Dark Thirty’s Torture Scenes
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Emily Bazelon/Slate on torture in Zero Dark Thirty
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The right way to say Alexander Desplat
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An evening of film and wine with Ed Burns
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Filmspotting's 2012 Wrap Party LIVE
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MST3K Event at Mayne Stage
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Give the gift of MoviePass
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Favorite listener music discoveries
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Holiday t-shirt sale!
PARTNERS
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The Q&A with Jeff Goldsmith- iTunes
Like Nic Cage in "Raising Arizona," last night Josh had a dream... a dream he and Adam were going to discuss the H.I. McDonnough Memorial List of the Top 5 Inept Movie Criminals, inspired by the new Brad Pitt crime drama "Killing Them Softly." Plus, cut school and cue up the Motown for the 5th Blaxploitation Marathon film, "Cooley High."
Presented by MoviePass and Audible.com.
:00-2:35 - Billboard / MoviePass
2:36-22:30 - Review: "Killing Them Softly"
Alabama Shakes, "Hold On"
23:51-26:34 - Sponsor: Audible
26:56-31:01 - Massacre Theatre
31:02-39:31 - Polls / Notes
39:32-57:00 - Marathon: "Cooley High"
Alabama Shakes, "I Ain't The Same"
58:16-1:04:23 - Donations
1:04:24-1:28:19 - Top 5: Inept Criminals
1:28:20-1:30:47 - Close
MUSIC
- Alabama Shakes
NOTES
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Massacre Theatre winner: Clint Bowie
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Audible Recs: "Silver Linings Playbook;" Stories I Only Tell My Friends"
LINKS
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Holiday T-shirt sale
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Josh's "Killing Them Softly" review
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Golden Bricks page
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Nihao Chicago article
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Odie's Big Media Vandalism blog
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Top 5 Inept Criminals
SPONSORS / PARTNERS
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Is manic depression a frustrating mess, or a fascinating one? It's a November release round-up as Adam and Josh discuss "Silver Linings Playbook," plus "Skyfall" and "Anna Karenina." The guys also open up their 'little green bags' to cough in their lists of the Top 5 Credit Sequences, and discuss their 4th Blaxploitation Marathon film, "Black Caesar."
This episode is presented by Shutterstock (Use code FILM11), MoviePass and Hover.
:00-2:49 - Billboard / Hover
2:50-15:33 - Review: "Silver Linings Playbook"
15:34-24:32 - Review: "Skyfall"
24:33-37:54 - Review: "Anna Karenina"
Music: Ennio Morricone, "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly"
39:01-40:17 - Sponsor: Shutterstock
40:32-45:14 - Massacre Theatre
45:15-54:09 - Polls / Notes
54:10-1:12:13 - Blaxploitation #4: "Black Caesar"
Music: Bernard Herrmann, "Psycho" and "Vertigo"
1:13:09-1:20:40 - Donations
1:21:16-1:49:46 - Top 5: Credit Sequences
1:49:47-1:53:20 - Close / Outtakes
NOTES
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AK: In honor of my #1 pick, this week I offer you both sins of commission (Camille Saint-Saëns) and sins of omission (Trent Reznor).
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Massacre Theatre winner: Kelly Sayer
LINKS
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Josh's Silver Linings review
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Adam's plot issues with Skyfall
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Bond Girls: A feminist defense
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The Art of the Title
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IFC's 50 Greatest Opening Titles
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A.V. Club's 13 Opening Credits Sequences...
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Adam and Josh rank Spielberg's films
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Fourth & Main Journal
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Streaming for non-U.S. people
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Holiday t-shirt sale!
PARTNERS
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Fandor.com/Filmspotting
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The Q&A with Jeff Goldsmith- iTunes
Filmspotting celebrates Thanksgiving this week with a look back at some of the under-the-radar cinematic gems that Adam and Josh are most grateful for this year... movies that might just earn a spot among the nominees for Filmspotting's coveted Golden Brick award.
This episode is presented by Shutterstock (Code FILM11) and Squarespace.com (Code FILM11).
:00-3:18 - Billboard / Shutterstock
3:21-9:00 - Golden Brick Candidates
9:01-28:23 - Replay: "Beast of the Southern Wild"
Music: "Can You Believe It," Martha Wainwright
29:15-31:25 - Sponsor: Squarespace
31:45-35:56 - Brick Candidates cont.
35:57-59:06 - Replay: Lynn Shelton
59:07-1:00:13 - Close
LINKS
- List of Golden Brick candidates
We're gonna need a bigger show... Michael Phillips drops by to select the Top 5 Spielberg Scenes and review the director's latest, "Lincoln." Plus, cook up those mashed potatoes for a Sacred Cow discussion of one Spielberg classic – 1977’s "Close Encounters of the Third Kind."
This episode is presented by Shutterstock (Use code FILM11) and FreshBooks.
:00-3:08 - Billboard / Shutterstock
3:09-31:31 - Review: "Lincoln"
Music: "Shark Attack"; "Raiders March"
32:27-33:26 - Sponsor: FreshBooks
33:50-40:01 - Massacre Theatre
39:52-45:35 - Polls
41:45-1:07:16 - Sacred Cow: "Close Encounters..."
Music: John Williams "Catch Me... (Opening Theme)"; "E.T. (Main Theme)"
1:08:17-1:18:50 - Donations
1:19:16-1:55:50 - Top 5: Spielberg Scenes
1:55:51-2:00:37 - Close
LINKS
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Josh's "Lincoln" review
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Top 5 Spielberg Scenes
- Matt and Alison's Top 5 Spielberg Scenes
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This American Life live show
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Alan's UK movie meetup
NOTES
- Massacre Theatre winner: Caleb Copeland
PARTNERS
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Filmspotting pays respect to the performers who decided they were no longer satisfied simply being clowns here to amuse with a countdown of the Top 5 Dramatic Performances by Comic Actors. Plus, Adam’s conversation with one such performer: Tim Heidecker of Tim & Eric fame discusses his transition to the semi-tragic side for his new film "The Comedy"... and Pam Grier stars as "Coffy" in the third Blaxploitation Marathon film.
This episode is presented by Hover and FreshBooks.
:00-2:25 - Billboard / FreshkBooks
2:26-22:54 - Interview: Tim Heidecker
Music: Aimee Mann, "Charmer"
20:52-21:57 - Sponsor: Hover
22:14-28:41 - Massacre Theatre
28:42-34:40 - Polls, Notes
41:15-48:54 - Blaxploitation #3: "Coffy"
Music: Aimee Mann, "Soon Enough"
50:14-54:07 - Donations
54:29-1:21:22 - Top 5: Dramatic Performances by Comic Actors
1:21:23-1:24:47 - Close / Outtake
MUSIC
- Aimee Mann
LINKS / NOTES
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Massacre Theatre winner: Robert Bryant
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AK: I lied, I do remember the "Comiing to America" end credits bit
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Josh's "Coffy" review
PARTNERS
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Filmspotting crosses continents and generations in search of the true-true with a discussion of "Cloud Atlas." Plus, inspired the busy ensemble in "Atlas," a countdown of the Top 5 Multiple Role Performances... And oh "Super Fly," you’re gonna make your fortune by and by... Adam and Josh cover the second film in their Blaxploitation Marathon.
This episode is presented by Audible.com.
:00-1:18 - Intro
1:19-22:54 - Review: "Cloud Atlas"
Music: Michael Kiwanuka, "Home Again"
24:04-28:38 - Audible
28:58-34:48 - Massacre Theatre
34:49-41:14 - Polls, Notes
41:15-55:47 - Blaxploitation #2: "Super Fly"
Music: Michael Kiwanuka, "Tell Me a Tale"
57:07-1:02:49 - Donations
1:03:09-1:26:33 - Top 5: Multiple Role Performances
1:26:34-1:28:15 - Close
BONUS CONTENT
- Argo eff yourself!
MUSIC
- Michael Kiwanuka
**NOTES****
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Massacre Theatre winner: Joshua Gaul
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Audible Recs: "Telegraph Avenue," "A Wrinkle in Time," "A Swiftly Tilting Planet," "The Signal and the Noise: Why So Many Predictions Fail-but Some Don't"
LINKS
- Stitcher Awards/Vote for Filmspotting
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Caitlin's "Out Loud Writing" Blog
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Pat's "Filmcast Without a Cause" site
SPONSORS / PARTNERS
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Heeeeere's Michael Phillips! From the spacious Overlook studio at WBEZ, Michael joins Filmspotting for a Sacred Cow discussion of "The Shining." Also on this special Halloween edition: theories about the theories in the new documentary "Room 237," which explores the hidden meanings in Stanley Kubrick's 1982 horror classic. Plus, the Top 5 Terrifying Movie Characters.
This episode is presented by Hover and FreshBooks.com.
:00-2:20 - Intro/Hover
2:22-37:07 - Review: "The Shining"
Music: Little Legend, "Lonely"
38:20-39:52 - FreshBooks
40:20-45:10 - Massacre Theatre
45:11-52:17 - Polls, Notes
52:18-1:11:33 - Review: "Room 237"
Music: Little Legend, "Sundown"
1:13:00-1:19:14 - Donations
1:19:33-1:54:07 - Top 5: Terrifying Characters
1:54:08-1:56:33 - Close
BONUS CONTENT
- Best of the '90s, CIFF
MUSIC
- Little Legend
**NOTES****
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A couple more comments on the notion of repression and the Torrance family unit in "The Shining": You've got to love Nicholson's "Wendy, I'm home!" like an ax-wielding Ward Cleaver... And it's interesting how even Danny is being stifled. His parents won't let him talk about Tony; Tony won't let him talk to anyone about the things Tony tells him to do.
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Massacre Theatre winner: Kenny Meier
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Chicago no longer has a confirmed playdate theater for PUSHER this weekend as mentioned.
LINKS
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Chicago Filmmakers
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Rosenbaum on "Room 237"
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Josh's review of "Room 237"
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"The Selling"
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Top 5 Terrifying Characters
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A.V. Club's 50 best films of the '90s
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Slate's 50 Other Best Films of the '90s
PARTNERS
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Filmspotting likes reviewing movies, but what the hosts really want to do is direct. Themselves. Inspired by their discussion of Ben Affleck's "Argo," Adam and Josh countdown the Top 5 Movies Directed by Their Stars. Plus, they answer the age-old question, 'Who’s the private dick that’s a sex machine to all the chicks?' You’re damn right the Blaxploitation Marathon begins with "Shaft."
This episode is presented by Squarespace.com (use code FILM10) and FreshBooks.com.
:00-3:20 - Intro/FreshBooks
3:21-27:05 - Review: "Argo"
Music: The Avett Brothers, "Live and Die"
28:34-30:04 - Squarespace
30:09-37:12 - Massacre Theatre
37:13-42:10 - Polls, Notes
42:11-54:52 - Blaxploitation #1: "Shaft"
Music: The Avett Brothers, "Paul Newman vs. The Demons"
56:12-1:03:39 - Donations
1:03:57-1:29:45 - Top 5: Movies Directed by Their Stars
1:29:46-1:31:52 - Close / Outtake
BONUS CONTENT
- Looper, Doppelgangers Feedback
MUSIC
- The Avett Brothers
**NOTES****
- Massacre Theatre winner: Ryan Jacobs
LINKS
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Yes, Pauline Kael DID like "12 Angry Men"
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What was Adam saying about "Mulholland Dr." and "Singin' in the Rain"? Club Silencio / Switch-a-Roo
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Film Comment's Top 50 Self-Directed Performances
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Lighthouse Yoga & Acupuncture
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"Red Sand: a Mass Effect fan film"
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Tasha Robinson on "Falling Down"
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Josh's review of "Argo"
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Josh's review of "Shaft"
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Top 5 Movies Directed by Their Stars
PARTNERS
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On this fun, culture-filled edition of Filmspotting, Adam's conversation with writer/director Martin McDonagh about his latest dark comedy, "Seven Psychopaths," starring Colin Farrell, Christopher Walken and a Shih Tzu named Bonny… the inspiration for this week’s Top 5: Movie Pets.
This episode is presented by Hover.com. Use off code 'Filmspotting.'
:00-29:56 - Interview: Martin McDonagh
Music: Band of Horses, "Knock Knock"
31:35-33:04 - Hover
33:05-39:10 - Massacre Theatre
39:11-51:49 - Polls, "Frankenweenie" / "How To Survive a Plague"
51:50-55:54 - Preview: Blaxploitation Marathon
Music: Band of Horses, "Feud"
57:16-1:01:47 - Donations
1:01:48-1:25:47 - Top 5: Movie Pets
1:25:48-1:29:11 - Close/Outtake
BONUS CONTENT
- L.A. Movies Feedback
MUSIC
- Band of Horses
**NOTES****
- Massacre Theatre winner: Aaron Rogers
LINKS
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"Looper" Commentary Track
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"Late Live Show" Appearance
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"How To Survive a Plague"
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CanIStream.It
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Josh's review of "Frankenweenie"
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Top 5 Movie Pets
PARTNERS
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Adam tries to convince Judy, er, Josh, to change his hair for their Vertigo Memorial Top 5 Doppelganger Movies. Plus, a discussion of Rian Johnson's new time-travel thriller "Looper" and a preview of the upcoming Chicago International Film Festival.
This episode is presented by Audible.com and Squarespace.com.
:00-23:44 - Review: "Looper"
Music: Ray LaMontagne & The Pariah Dogs, "Beg, Steal or Borrow"
25:12-28:29 - Audible / Squarespace
28:47-34:11 - Massacre Theatre
34:12-42:37 - Polls, Notes
44:45-51:56 - Preview: Chicago Int'l Film Fest
Music: Ray LaMontagne & The Pariah Dogs, "Old Before Your Time"
53:11-58:59 - Donations
59:15-1:21:18 - Top 5: Doppelganger Movies
1:21:19-1:24:24 - Close
MUSIC
- Ray LaMontagne and the Pariah Dogs
**NOTES****
**-**** Bonus Content clarification - Yes, the verdict in "12 Angry Men" is more about reasonable doubt than innocence.
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Massacre Theatre winner: Melissa Prusi
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Audible Recs: "The Life of Pi," "The Exorcist," "The Silence of the Lambs"
LINKS
- Chicago International Film Festival
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Chicago Greek Film Festival
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Josh's review of Looper
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Graham Hughes' crowd-funded project
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"As Goes Janesville" doc
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Ken Linck's iPod 'improvisation'
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Top 5 Doppelganger Movies
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Top 5 Must-See Chicago Film Fest Movies
SPONSORS / PARTNERS
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"The Master" tells us that "Good science, by definition, allows for more than opinion." Adam and Josh mostly prove to be good scientists as they 'process' Paul Thomas Anderson's latest. Plus, the Top 5 Charismatic Movie Leaders and your feedback on the Sacred Cow review of "Raiders of the Lost Ark."
This episode is presented by Squarespace.com.
:00-31:03 - Review: "The Master"
Music: Ben Folds Five, "Do It Anyway"
32:10-33:27 - Squarespace
33:49-39:50 - Massacre Theatre
39:51-44:44 - Polls, Notes
44:45-55:32 - Feedback: "Raiders of the Lost Ark"
Music: Ben Folds Five, "Michael Praytor, Five Years Later"
53:59-1:04:04 - Donations
1:04:38-1:32:18 - Top 5: Charismatic Leaders
1:32:19-1:34:26 - Close
MUSIC
- Ben Folds Five
**NOTES****
**-**** Thanks to listener Ken Pace for the "Toy Story" clip.
- Massacre Theatre winner: Chris Jones
LINKS
- REEL Recovery Film Festival
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Vera Farmiga Film Festival
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Josh's review of The Master
SPONSORS / PARTNERS
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The sun shines and the land may be cheap, but if you’ve seen L.A. Confidential – or just about any movie set in the city of angels – you know it's a town with a dark side. This week's Filmspotting Top 5: Los Angeles Movies. Plus, a review of the new LAPD drama "End of Watch" and the conclusion of the Contemporary Iranian Cinema Marathon.
This episode is presented by Audible.com.
:00-1:18 - Intro
1:41-18:53 - Review: "End Of Watch"
Music: Regina Spektor, "Small Town Moon"
20:32-22:50 - Audible
23:12-35:26 - Massacre Theatre / Polls / Notes
32:27-51:46 - Iranian Cinema Awards
Music: Regina Spektor, "All The Rowboats"
53:13-57:11 - Donations
57:24-1:22:36 - Top 5: L.A. Movies
1:22:37-1:24:46 - Close
BONUS CONTENT
- None this week, sorry
MUSIC
- Regina Spektor
CORRECTIONS/NOTES
- Yes, on second (and third) reference -- but not on first! -- Adam said "Thomas Vincent" Bridge instead of "Vincent Thomas" Bridge.
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Massacre Theatre winner: Dennis O'Hearn
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Audible recs: "Artemis Fowl" novels; "Ten Days that Shook the World: Russia"; "Argo: How the CIA and Hollywood Pulled Off the Most Audacious Rescue in History"
LINKS
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YouTube: Los Angeles Plays Itself
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YouTube: The Mirror
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Ben's short film project
SPONSORS / PARTNERS
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Michael Phillips (Chicago Tribune) plays the role of Belloq for this 'Sacred Cow' discussion of Steven Spielberg's action-adventure classic "Raiders of the Lost Ark." Plus, the Top 5 Films of 1981 and Michael's reflections on the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival.
This episode is presented by Squarespace.com.
:00-1:40 - Intro, Promos
1:41-32:18 - Review: "Raiders of the Lost Ark"
Music: The Lumineers, "Stubborn Love"
34:11-36:29 - Squarespace
36:41-52:07 - Massacre Theatre / Polls / Notes
52:08-1:00:07 - TIFF 2012 Recap
Music: The Lumineers, "Ho Hey"
1:01:14-1:07:50 - Donations
1:08:05-1:51:34 - Top 5: Films of 1981
1:51:35-1:54:18 - Close
BONUS CONTENT
- Dance Scenes Feedback
MUSIC
- The Lumineers
**NOTES****
- Massacre Theatre winner: Mark Dancer
LINKS
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Michael Phillips
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Tufnell Park Film Club
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Frankie Manning teaching the Lindy Hop
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Stroszek "Chicken Dance"
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Late Live Show Meetup
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Dialogues of Archibald Macleish and Mark Van Doren
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Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee
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Top 5 Films of 1981
SPONSORS / PARTNERS
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Hey Kitty Kat, don't be a... draws a square in the air... and be sure to download this show featuring the Pulp Fiction Memorial Top 5 Dance Scenes. Plus, Adam and Josh put down their $5 milkshakes to discuss "Alps," the new film from the director of "Dogtooth," and conclude their Contemporary Iranian Cinema Marathon with "Offside."
This episode is presented by Audible.com.
:00-2:11 - Intro, Promos
2:13-22:34 - Review: "Alps"
Music: Divine Fits, "Would That Not Be Nice"
23:39-25:30 - Audible
25:47-38:44 - Massacre Theatre / Polls / Notes
38:45-53:58 - Iranian Cinema #6: "Offside"
Music: Divine Fits, "Flaggin' A Ride"
55:25-58:38 - Donations
58:54-1:25:30 - Top 5: Dance Scenes
1:25:30-1:27:49 - Close
MUSIC
- Divine Fits
CORRECTIONS/NOTES
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Massacre Theatre winner: Anthony Morfitt
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Audible recs: Various P.G. Wodehouse novels, Anna Karenina
LINKS
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Josh's review of "Alps"
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"Citizen Wookie" movie
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Top 5 Dance Scenes w/ video
SPONSORS / PARTNERS
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Adam talks to writer/director Craig Zobel about his provocative new film "Compliance," and with comedian Mike Birbiglia about the semi-autobiographical new film he co-wrote, co-directed and stars in, "Sleepwalk With Me."
Does this podcast sound asymmetrical to you? Adam and Josh stop their limo ride through downtown Chicago long enough to commend David Cronenberg's bizarre "Cosmopolis" and reveal their Top 5 Most Anticipated Fall Movies. Plus, interviews with two filmmakers - Mike Birbiglia ("Sleepwalk With Me") and Craig Zobel ("Compliance").
This episode is presented by Audible.com.
:00-2:12 - Intro, Promos
2:13-30:59 - Interview: Mike Birbiglia ("Sleepwalk With Me")
Music: Reubens Accomplice, "Field Science"
32:35-34:55 - Audible
35:07-42:39 - Massacre Theatre / Poll
42:40-1:00:02 - Review: "Cosmopolis"
Music: Reubens Accomplice, "I Love You, But I'm Tired"
1:01:21-1:10:10 - Donations
1:10:24-1:19:18 - Interview Excerpt: Craig Zobel ("Compliance")
1:19:19-1:42:31 - Top 5: Most Anticipated Fall Movies
1:42:32-1:44:20 - Close
BONUS CONTENT
- Spies, Tony Scott
MUSIC
- Reubens Accomplice
CORRECTIOS/NOTES
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The Birbiglia interview that airs in the podcast is the full conversation, same as in extra download.
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Chicago's Just For Laughs festival was actually in June.
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Birbiglia appears on the second (not third) episode of "Girls" called "Vagina Panic"
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Technically, Hall was Diane Keaton's mother's maiden name
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Slight Spoiler Alert if you're really sensitive... around 54:00 minute mark of "Cosmopolis" review.
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Massacre Theatre winner: Dan Muse
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Audible recs: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest: 50th Anniversary Edition, Bridge to Terabithia, Winter Journal
LINKS
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Top 5 Most Anticipated Fall 2012 Movies
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In Movies With Nudity, What's the Line Between Ogling and Art?
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The Top 10 Greatest Films of All Time talk continues with guest Michael Phillips... Plus, writer/director Jeff Nichols ("Take Shelter") calls in to discuss his official (Paul Newman-heavy) Sight & Sound ballot.
:00-17:40 - Top 10: Movies & Celebrity / Anti-Heroes
17:41-34:05 - Interview: Jeff Nichols
Music: The Gaslight Anthem, "Here Comes My Man"
35:02-40:15 - Donations
40:35-1:10:32 - Top 10: Martyrs / The Truth / Justice
1:10:33-1:13:24 - Close
MUSIC
- The Gaslight Anthem
**NOTES/LINKS****
- Sight & Sound Poll Results
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Inspired by Sight & Sound's 2012 Greatest Films Poll, Michael Phillips (Chicago Tribune) joins Josh and Adam to discuss their Top 10 Films of All Time. Plus, a few special guests call in to share their #1 most 'essential' movie. Look for Pt. 2 later this weekend.
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:00-2:24 - Intro, Promos
2:25-31:14 - Top 10: The Champion / Voyeurs
Music: The Gaslight Anthem, "45"
32:14-34:09 - Audible
34:24-41:31 - Massacre Theatre
41:32-45:58 - Polls, Notes
45:59-1:14:16 - Top 10: Murder / Comedians / Romantic (French) Dramas
BONUS CONTENT
- Available with Pt. 2
MUSIC
- The Gaslight Anthem
**NOTES/LINKS****
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Sight & Sound Poll Results
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Audible recs: "Imperium," "Supergods: What Masked Vigilantes, Miraculous Mutants, and a Sun God from Smallville Can Teach Us About Being Human"
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Massacre Theatre winner: Rick Pierre
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Inexplicably, George Lazenby is overlooked as Filmspotting reveals its highly confidential Top 5 Cinema Spies (James Bond Memorial)... And don't forget to take your chems before listening to discussions of "The Bourne Legacy" and "Fireworks Wednesday," the fifth film in the show's Contemporary Iranian Cinema Marathon.
This episode is presented by Squarespace.com.
:00-24:11 - Review: "The Bourne Legacy"
Music: Marvin Hamlisch, "Nobody Does It Better" (from "The Spy Who Loved Me")
25:10-26:51 - Squarespace
27:04-33:22 - Massacre Theatre
33:23-38:41 - Polls, Notes
38:42-53:00 - Iranian Cinema #5: "Fireworks Wednesday"
Music: Marvin Hamlisch, "The Way We Were"
53:59-1:01:56 - Donations
1:02:17-1:25:56 - Top 5: Cinema Spies
1:25:57-1:28:09 - Close
MUSIC
- Marvin Hamlisch
**NOTES****
- Massacre Theatre winner: Andrew Kasten
LINKS
- Top 5 Cinema Spies
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You've heard Filmspotting's take, now it's the listeners' turn to reckon with "The Dark Knight Rises" in this spoiler edition show.
Adam and Josh break a leg, avoid mention of 'The Scottish Play' and depend on the kindness of strangers to reveal their Top 5 Play Adaptations, inspired by William Friedkin's new film adaptation of Tracy Letts' Gothic crime thriller "Killer Joe." Plus, Listener Feedback on Filmspotting's Top 5 'Seemed Like a Bad Idea' Movies.
This episode is presented by Audible.com and Fandor.com.
:00-19:28 - Review: "Killer Joe"
Music: Mazes, "Love To Lay"
20:25-23:14 - Audible Recommendations
23:24-30:16 - Massacre Theatre
30:17-35:19 - Polls
35:20-44:31 - Listener Feedback: Seemed Like A Bad Idea'
Music: Mazes, "News From Day One"
45:32-50:23 - Donations
50:32-1:14:57 - Top 5: Play Adaptations
1:14:58-1:17:27 - Close
MUSIC
- Mazes
**NOTES/LINKS****
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Audible recs: Jo Nesbo's Harry Hole books; A Song of Fire and Ice; books narrated by Jim Dale
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Massacre Theatre winner: Gilberto Martinez
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Massacre Theatre winner also gets to choose one of three Sony Pictures Home Entertainment DVDs: Lockout, Hatfields and McCoys, or Meeting Evil.
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Glengarry Glen Ross' Alec Baldwin scene article
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Facets Town Hall Meeting on Movies and Violence
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AMC Cares Charitable Fund for Aurora Victims
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We'll show you the life of the mind! Adam and Josh eloquently express affection for their Top 5 Movies About Writers, and discuss the new film written by and starring Zoe Kazan, "Ruby Sparks." Plus, Adam makes an amazing discovery with the fourth film in the show's Contemporary Iranian Cinema Marathon, "The Mirror."
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Filmspotting #407:00-14:27 - Review: "Ruby Sparks"
Music: Mazes, "Go Betweens"
15:27-20:49 - Massacre Theatre
20:50-24:03 - Polls
24:04-40:16 - Iranian Cinema #4: "The Mirror"
Music: Mazes, "Summer Hits or J+J Don't Like"
41:16-48:48 - Donations
49:03-1:11:08 - Top 5: Movies About Writers
1:11:09-1:15:03 - Close / Outtakes
BONUS CONTENT
- None this week, sorry
MUSIC
- Mazes - The Mancunian ones NOT the Chicago ones we advertised :)
**NOTES/LINKS****
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Enter to win Killer Joe passes
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Massacre Theatre winner: Drew Butler
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Top 5 Movies About Writers
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Paul's graphic novel The List
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Thomas' film blog
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Which battle is more bloody and brutal: Batman vs. Bane or Michael Phillips vs. A.O. Scott? Adam and Josh discuss "The Dark Knight Rises," then enlist the help of the dynamic former At The Movies duo to debate "Beasts of the Southern Wild." Plus, the 'Take Shelter Memorial' Top 5 Stormy Weather Movies.
Spoiler Alert? There should be no 'actual' spoilers in the discussion of "The Dark Knight Rises"... however... of course, you should proceed with caution.
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:00-24:45 - Review: "The Dark Knight Rises"
Music: Japandroids, "The House That Heaven Built"
25:58-28:44 - Audible Recommendations
28:45-37:29 - Massacre Theatre
37:30-42:11 - Polls
42:12-1:05:16 - Review: "Beasts of the Southern Wild"
Music: Japandroids, "Fire's Highway"
1:06:20-1:10:42 - Donations
1:10:43-1:34:32 - Top 5: Stormy Weather Movies
1:34:33-1:38:00 - Close / Outtakes
MUSIC
- Japandroids
**NOTES/LINKS****
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Audible recs: The Fortress of Solitude; The Custom of the Country; Life of Pi; The Talisman; Black House
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Enter to win Queen of Versailles passes
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Massacre Theatre winner: Bruce Cantwell
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Top 5 Stormy Weather Movies
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Fourth & Main Journal on Vimeo
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Ruby Sparks actually opens Wednesday, July 25 in Chicago.
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Sometimes a bad movie idea is just a bad movie idea – remember "The Country Bears," anyone? - but sometimes it results in cinema excellence. Adam and Josh share their Top 5 'Seemed Like a Bad Idea' Movies, inspired by their discussion of Marc Webb's reboot, "The Amazing Spider-Man."
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:00-19:15 - Review: "The Amazing Spider-Man"
Music: Young Jesus, "Family and Friends"
20:05-21:58 - Audible Recommendations
22:14-28:09 - Massacre Theatre
28:10-30:47 - Notes / Polls
32:58-51:13 - EW's "50 Great Movies You've Never Seen"
Music: Young Jesus, "David"
40:11-44:01 - Donations
44:22-1:11:48 - Top 5: 'Seemed Like A Bad Idea' Movies
1:11:48-1:14:39 - Close
MUSIC
- Young Jesus
**NOTES/LINKS****
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Massacre Theatre winner: Jon Graef
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Audible recs: 1Q84; Perks of Being a Wallflower; The Chaperone
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Top 5 'Seemed Like a Bad Idea at the Time' Movies
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EW's 50 Great Movies You've Never Seen
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FS-endorsed EW picks: The Iron Giant, 24 Hour Party People, Wendy and Lucy, Moon, Together
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Adam's EW picks: Marwencol, The Orphanage / Need to see: Lilya 4-Ever, Enter the Void
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Josh's EW picks: Ghost Dog, Murderball / Need to see: Walking and Talking, Chuck & Buck
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"The Atom Smashers" documentary
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Adam confesses his love for a childhood doll -- and Josh promptly bashes him for it -- as they discuss Seth Macfarlane's feature directing debut "Ted." Plus, the Top 5 Performances of 2012 (So Far)... in which Adam successfully avoids saying Michael Fassbender's name five times.
:00-22:40 - Review: "Ted"
Music: M. Ward, "Me and My Shadow" (feat. Zooey Deschanel)
23:30-29:32 - Massacre Theatre
29:33-32:57 - Notes / Polls
32:58-51:13 - Top 5: Actresses of 2012 (So Far)
Music: M. Ward, "Watch The Show"
52:30-56:27 - Donations
56:55-1:17:44 - Top 5: Actors of 2012 (So Far)
1:17:45-1:20:35 - Close / Outtake
MUSIC
- M Ward
**NOTES****
- Massacre Theatre winner: Jeremy Fritsch
LINKS
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Filmspotting welcomes the Chicago Tribune's "Magic" Michael Phillips to the microphone to debate Channing Tatum's, um, talents on display in Steven Soderbergh's latest. Plus, the triumvirate looks back on the half year in cinema with a countdown of their Top 5 Films of 2012 (So Far).
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:00-21:41 - Review: "Magic Mike"
Music: Kelly Hogan, "Golden"
23:06-24:50 - Squarespace
25:19-32:14 - Massacre Theatre
32:15-37:51 - Notes / Polls
37:52-54:08 - Top 5: Best of 2012 (So Far)
Music: Kelly Hogan, "Dusty Groove"
55:15-1:01:41 - Donations
1:01:59-1:28:18 - Top 5: Best of 2012 cont.
1:28:19-1:32:32 - Close / Outtake
MUSIC
- Kelly Hogan
**NOTES****
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Massacre Theatre winner: Brian Knapp
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"The Deep Blue Sea" is slated for a 7/24 release; AV Clubber Scott Tobias wrote the DVD liner essay.
LINKS
- Raising Arizona screening w/ Jay Duplass
- Kickstart "Baggage"
- Help save the historic Patio Theater
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Think Julianne Moore is the first and last name in movie gingers? Think again. Josh and Adam reveal their Top 5 Screen Redheads and discuss Pixar's latest "Brave." Plus, the third film in the Contemporary Iranian Cinema Marathon, "Children of Heaven."
This episode is presented by Audible.com.
:00-19:19 - Review: "Brave"
Music: Manchester Orchestra, "April Fool"
20:33-23:30 - Audible Recommendations
23:31-29:10 - Massacre Theatre
29:11-33:22 - Poll Questions
33:23-46:34 - Iranian Cinema #3: "Children of Heaven"
Music: Manchester Orchestra, "Virgin"
47:24-54:18 - Donations
54:19-1:16:28 - Top 5: Redheads
1:16:29-1:20:10 - Close / Outtakes
BONUS CONTENT
- Dream actor-director collaborations
MUSIC
- Manchester Orchestra
**NOTES****
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Massacre Theatre winner: Kyle Clementson
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Audible recs: Ready Player One; Faithful; A Death in Belmont; Stranger Than Fiction: True Stories
LINKS
- Top 5 Screen Redheads
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Adam interviews actor-director Mark Duplass and learns how he and his brother discovered they weren't the next Coen Bros. Plus, writer/director Lynn Shelton reveals how directing an episode of "Mad Men" changed her filmmaking approach.
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This week... a Filmspotting Top 5 so wacky and unbelievable, Walter Peck might just show up to learn more about what is we do here. Adam and Josh countdown their Top 5 Movie Crackpots and celebrate Mark Duplass week with reviews of two new movies featuring everybody's favorite "Humpday" star: "Your Sister's Sister" and "Safety Not Guaranteed." Plus, interviews with the directors of those films, Lynn Shelton and Colin Trevorrow.
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:00-10:47 - Interview: Lynn Shelton
10:48-19:28 - Review: "My Sister's Sister"
Music: "Big Machine," Mark Duplass
20:51-22:36 - Squarespace
23:03-30:24 - Massacre Theatre
30:25-38:29 - Polls / Notes
38:30-59:41 - Interview: Colin Trevorrow
59:42-1:04:29 - Review: "Safety Not Guaranteed"
Music: "Playing Dead," Breathe Owl Breathe
1:05:28-1:11:18 - Donations
1:11:37-1:40:29 - Top 5: Crackpots
1:40:30-1:44:18 - Close
MUSIC
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Ryan Miller/Guster
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Breathe Owl Breathe
**NOTES****
- Massacre Theatre winner: Ashleyanne Krigbaum
LINKS
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Adam on "Prometheus" Slate Spoiler Special
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Top 5 Crackpots
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"I learned the facts of life from watching The Facts of Life! Oh God!" Matt and Alison discuss the Ben Stiller-Jim Carrey 'flop' "The Cable Guy" and fill up your queue with notable films from actors turned directors.
Queue Shots: Actors Turned Directors
The Station Agent
Misery
The Apostle
Letters From Iwo Jima
Easy Rider
The Masquerader
Listeners' Choice Review
The Cable Guy
Behind the 8-Ball: 3 New Releases
Alison:
The Daytrippers
Collapse
Time Out
Matt:
Surrogate Valentine
Invasion U.S.A.
The War Room
2 Expiring Titles (Expiration)
Alison:
It Came From Kuchar (6/15)
Visioneers (6/15)
Matt:
Poison (6/21)
Make-Out With Violence (6/21)
1 Random Film From Our Queue
Alison: Hadewijch
Matt: My Son John
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Live from Lincoln Hall in Chicago, this is Filmspotting's 400th episode! Special guests Michael Phillips (Chicago Tribune) and Dana Stevens (Slate.com) join Adam and Josh for their most introspective top 5 list yet. Plus, reviews of "Prometheus" and "Moonrise Kingdom."
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:00-25:11 - Review: Prometheus w/Michael Phillips
Music: "Predictable Kind of Thoughts," The Pear Traps
26:27-27:09 - Audible
27:30-34:35 - Massacre Theatre
34:35-40:09 - Polls Questions
34:16-1:00:40 - Review: "Moonrise Kingdom" w/ Dana Stevens
Music: "Honestly," The Pear Traps
1:02:06-1:29:16 - Top 5: Things We Learned From The Movies (Part 1)
1:30:23-1:50:47 - Top 5: Things We Learned From The Movies (Part 2)
1:50:48-1:56:19 - Close
BONUS CONTENT
- Nothing this week, sorry
MUSIC
- The Pear Traps
**NOTES / CORRECTIONS****
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Michael Phillips
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Dana Stevens
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What Not To Name Your Spaceship
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Massacre Theatre winner: Adam Simmons
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Adam feels horrible he couldn't quite make out the name of the Massacre Theatre volunteer. Great work, Anand!
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Yes, Dana meant The Darjeeling 'Limited' not Express.
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Lomography LomoKino camera
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Michael's scene from "City Lights"
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In this hybrid Filmspotting/Streaming Video Unit edition of the show, Matt and Alison discuss Sarah Polley's new film available on demand, "Take This Waltz," and share their Top 5 Infidelity Movies you can get via streaming. Plus, the Listener's Choice discussion of Gus Van Sant's "Drugstore Cowboy."
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:00-16:34 - Review: "Take This Waltz"
Music: "Take This Waltz," Leonard Cohen
17:46-19:08 - Squarespace
19:38-38:19 - Listener's Choice: "Drugstore Cowboy"
Music: "Crazy To Love You," Leonard Cohen
39:45-1:01:43 - Top 5: Infidelity Movies
1:01:44-1:03:05 - Close
MUSIC
- Leonard Cohen
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Forget about it, Filmspotters, it’s Chinatown... Thanks to years of joint therapy, Adam and Josh muster the strength to reveal their Top 5 Haunted Past Movies. Plus, a weekend with "Bernie," the latest film from Richard Linklater starring Jack Black, and the second entry in Filmspotting's Contemporary Iranian Cinema Marathon, "A Moment of Innocence."
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:00-20:11 - Review: "Bernie"
Music: "Red," Lost In The Trees
21:21-23:16 - Audible Recommendations
23:35-28:24 - Massacre Theatre
28:25-38:26 - Polls / Notes
34:16-50:15 - Marathon #2: "A Moment of Innocence"
Music: "Neither Here Nor There," Lost In The Trees
51:30-56:18 - Donations
56:40-1:18:19 - Top 5: Haunted Past Movies
1:18:20-1:21:21 - Close / Outtake
MUSIC
- Lost in the Trees
NOTES
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How could you not have "Chinatown" in your Top 5? It's in the Pantheon.
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How could you not have "A History of Violence" in your Top 5, especially you, Adam? Had it in mind all week prepping for the show, somehow managed to overlook it. Totally changes my list.
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Massacre Theatre winner: Rich Zaremba
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Audible recs: "The Paris Wife"; "The Hobbit"
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Adam's Summer Docs Class
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Ten years from now, what directors will we hold in the same esteem as Paul Thomas Anderson and David Fincher? Adam and Josh reveal their Top 5 Directors of the Future, and discuss the new film starring talented newcomer Brit Marling, "Sound of My Voice."
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:00-19:52 - Review: "Sound of My Voice"
Music: "Alabama Pines," Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
21:13-22:36 - Squarespace
22:59-28:22 - Massacre Theatre
28:23-35:04 - Polls / Notes
34:16-41:49 - Listener Feedback: Top 5 Overlooked Films
Music: "Codeine," Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
43:13-49:14 - Donations
49:42-1:20:01 - Top 5: Directors of the Future
1:20:01-1:23:46 - Close/Outtake
MUSIC
- Jason Isbell
**NOTES****
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Massacre Theatre winner: Tom Purcell
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"The Lost Boys" took place in Santa CARLA -- a fictional city.
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Scientists are saying the future is going to be far more futuristic than they originally predicted! Matt and Alison discuss Paul Verhoeven's cult classic "Starship Troopers" and offer up some of their favorite Movie Dystopias currently available via streaming.
Queue Shots: Dystopias
RoboCop
Fahrenheit 451
They Live
Series 7: The Contenders
Demolition Man
Southland Tales
Listeners' Choice Review
Starship Troopers
Behind the 8-Ball: 3 New Releases
Alison:
Tell Them Anything You Want: A Portrait of Maurice Sendak
Kung Fu Hustle
The Square
Matt:
Giallo
Killer Elite
Drive (starting on 5/16)
2 Expiring Titles (Expiration Date):
Alison:
Wendy and Lucy (5/19)
Water Drops on Burning Rocks (5/24)
Matt:
In the City of Sylvia (5/24)
Transcendant Man (5/24)
1 Random Film From Our Queue
Alison:
Do You Remember Dolly Bell?
Matt:
Godzilla vs. Mothra
Jack Nicholson and Martin Scorsese didn't work together until 2006... Adam and Josh help casting agents avoid future mistakes with a countdown of their Top 5 Actor-Director Collaborations That Need To Happen. Speaking of collaborations, "Dark Shadows" is the 8th for Johnny Depp and Tim Burton. Should it be their last? Plus, a discussion of the first film in the Contemporary Iranian Cinema Marathon, Abbas Kiarostami's "Close-Up."
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0:00-15:14 - Review: "Dark Shadows"
Music: "Pass The Mic," Beastie Boys
16:29-19:29 - Audible Recommendations
20:17-27:05 - Massacre Theatre
27:06-34:15 - Polls / Notes
34:16-48:04 - Iranian Cinema #1: "Close-Up"
Music: "Sabotage," Beastie Boys
49:19-52:37 - Donations
53:11-1:18:47 - Top 5: Actor-Director Collaborations That Need To Happen
1:18:48-1:21:54 - Close/Outtake
MUSIC
- Beastie Boys
**NOTES****
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Massacre Theatre winner: John Kinsella
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Audible recs: A Moveable Feast, The Wind Through the Keyhole
LINKS
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Drive-in Double Feature
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Kiarostami's Poetic License
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SNL's Amazon Mother's Day Ad
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Top 5 Actor-Director Collaborations That Need to Happen
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How does "The Avengers" fare against the diabolical duo of Adam and Josh? Filmspotting discusses the latest Marvel universe installment. Plus, the hosts give you an early look at the lineup for Filmspotting Fest, a celebration of overlooked cinematic gems coming no time soon to a theater nowhere near you.
:56 - Sound Opinions Promo
:57-23:26 - Review: "The Avengers"
Music: "No One's Gonna Love You," Band of Horses
24:23-30:41 - Massacre Theatre
30:42-37:02 - Polls / Notes
37:03-44:04 - Lost at Ebertfest
Music: "Funeral," Band of Horses
45:23-50:51 - Donations
51:13-1:20:56 - Top 5: Overlooked Films
1:20:56-1:23:12 - Close
MUSIC
- Band of Horses
**NOTES****
- Massacre Theatre winner: Aaron Hammond
LINKS
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Drive-in Double Feature
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Film Noir: The Directors
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Criticwire Survey: Sight & Sound Greatest Film Poll
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Ebertfest Take Shelter Q&A
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Top 5 Overlooked Films
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Alex Charner's art
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Patrick's Sleep Debt movie
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This episode's secret word is: "Fidelio." Matt and Alison discuss Julia Leigh's 2011 film "Sleeping Beauty" and share some of their favorite unsexy movies about sex that you can see via streaming.
Queue Shots: Unsexy Movies About Sex
Shame
Eyes Wide Shut
Last Tango in Paris
In the Realm of the Senses
Anatomy of Hell
Body of Evidence
Listeners' Choice Review
Sleeping Beauty
Behind the 8-Ball: 3 New Releases (Expiration Date)
Alison:
The Vicious Kind
Head Trauma
The Way
Matt:
Wordplay
Sleepless Night
The People Versus George Lucas
Expiring Titles (Expiration Date)
Alison: Sherlock (5/9)
The Third Man (5/12)
Matt: Art & Copy (5/4)
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974) (5/9)
1 Random Film From Our Queues Alison: The Last Circus
Matt: Withnail and I
Is "Battleship," from venerable auteur Hasbro, one of Filmspotting's most anticipated summer movies? No. No, it's not. Contributor Michael Phillips sits in for Filmspotting's Summer Movie Preview, and helps Adam and Josh reconsider the 1962 classic "To Kill a Mockingbird" in honor of its 50th Anniversary. Plus, some thoughts on two new acclaimed foreign-language films, "This Is Not a Film" and "Monsieur Lazhar."
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00-29:48 - Reconsidering "To Kill A Mockingbird"
Music: "I Shall Be Released," The Band
30:53-32:59 - Audible Recommendations
33:27-39:39 - Massacre Theatre
39:40-46:56 - Polls / Notes
46:57-52:24 - Review: "Monsieur Lazhar"
52:25-1:05:22 - Review: "This Is Not a Film"
Music: The Band "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down," The Band
1:06:32-1:11:09 - Donations
1:11:40-1:36:36 - Top 5: Most Anticipated (Under The Radar) Summer Movies
1:36:37-1:39:18 - Close
MUSIC
- Levon Helm/The Band
**NOTES****
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Massacre Theatre winner: Jeremy Kennis
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Audible recs: The Great Gatsby; Stories I Only Tell My Friends; Then Again
LINKS
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Top 5 Most Anticipated Summer Movies (Off the Radar)
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Gaze into Filmspotting’s crystal ball as they reveal the stars of tomorrow! Josh and Adam reveal their Top 5 Up-and-Coming Actors and Actresses (Class of 2012), and discuss the new meta-horror flick "The Cabin in the Woods."
This episode is presented by Audible.com.
00-16:18 - Review: "The Cabin in the Woods"
Music: Kishi Bashi, "Manchester"
17:19-21:23 - Audible Recommendations
21:42-26:44 - Massacre Theatre
26:45-32:46 - Polls / Notes
32:47-47:32 - Listener Feedback: "Hunger Games"
Music: Kishi Bashi, "Bright Whites"
48:33-54:33 - Donations
54:59-1:22:59 - Top 5: Up-and-Comers (Class of '12)
1:23:00-1:25:18 - Close
MUSIC
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Kishi Bashi
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Kishi Bashi live on "Afternoon Shift"
**NOTES****
**-**** Adam was referring to Greengrass and the Bourne Identity franchise, not the Doug Liman-directed first film.
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Massacre Theatre winner: Christopher Martin
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Audible recs: Sunset Park; The Art of Fielding: A Novel; Why Be Happy When You Can Be Normal; Serena; Brave New World
LINKS
- ReelAbilities Chicago Disabilities Film Festival
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Filmspotting's Summer Docs Class
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Drive-in Double Feature
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"El Tecolote vs. The Body Thief Of Dimension X"
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Finnish film "Iron Sky"
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Top 5 Up-and-Coming Actors/Actresses
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Discuss with Filmspotters at the Forum
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Matt and Alison yell "Stop the presses!!" to discuss Billy Wilder's cynical 1951 film "Ace in the Hole" starring Kirk Douglas, and investigate some of the most compelling journalism movies available via streaming.
Queue Shots: Journalism Movies
The Front Page
His Girl Friday
The Paper
The Manster
Page One: Inside the New York Times
The September Issue
Listeners' Choice Review
Ace in the Hole
Behind the 8-Ball (Expiration Date)
Everything's Gone Green (4/22)
Crospey (4/27)
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (5/1)
New Streaming Titles
Tokyo Godfathers (Crackle)
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (Netflix)
Melancholia (Netflix)
Listener's Choice Options
Sleeping Beauty (2011, Netflix)
Purple Noon (Hulu Plus)
The Woman (Netflix)
With Josh and Adam enjoying a little spring break, Filmspotting presents two post-screening filmmaker Q&As: Adam's conversation with Edward Burns following the theatrical premiere of his latest film "Newlyweds" at the Gene Siskel Film Center, and author Robert K. Elder's chat with Kimberly Peirce ("Boys Don't Cry") about the film that changed her life, "The Godfather," after a screening at The Music Box.
:00-30:28 - Interview: Ed Burns
30:29-53:40 Intervew: Robert K. Elder w/ Kimberly Peirce
53:41-54:43 - Close
LINKS
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The Film That Changed My Life
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Newlyweds/EdwardBurns.Net
American flyers Adam and Josh take you on a big adventure with their E.T. Memorial Top 5 Bicycle Scenes. Plus, the latest film from acclaimed filmmakers Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne, "The Kid With a Bike" and the final entry in Filmspotting's Robert Bresson Marathon, "Mouchette." Adam also cleanses his palette with a quick bite of the new doc "Jiro Dreams of Sushi."
This episode is presented by Squarespace.com.
Filmspotting #393:00-16:39 - Review: "The Kid With The Bike"
Music: Lucero, "When I Was Young"
17:35-19:10 - Squarespace
19:33-24:46 - Massacre Theatre
24:47-32:14 - Polls / Notes
36:51-46:55 - Bresson #5: "Mouchette"
Music: Lucero, "Go Easy"
47:54-57:46 - Donations
57:03-1:17:51 - Top 5: Bicycle Scenes
1:17:52-1:20:41 - Close / Outtake
BONUS CONTENT
- More Mouchette, Bresson Awards
MUSIC
- Lucero
**NOTES****
- Massacre Theatre winner: Eric Severstad
LINKS
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Drive-In Double Feature
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Filmspotting's Summer Docs class
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Lucero at Metro
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Sam's Myth Bresson print
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Retro Filmspots
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Discuss with Filmspotters at the Forum
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Matt and Alison examine successful book-to-screen transfers available via streaming, and discuss the recent adaptation of Ayn Rand's "Atlas Shrugged: Part 1."
Queue Shots
The Long Goodbye
Hellraiser
Charley Varrick
Fish Story
Friday Night Lights (TV)
Walkabout
Listeners' Choice Review
Atlas Shrugged: Part 1
Behind the 8-Ball (Expiration Date)
The Gates (4/12)
Gamer (4/16)
The Cruise (4/13)
New Streaming Titles
Goon (VOD/iTunes)
Burma VJ (Netflix)
Killing Bono (Netflix)
And it was decreed that this week, Filmspotting would offer up a tribute of two critics between the ages of 35 and [indistinct mumbling] to be trained in the art of conversation, and be prepared to fight to the death about "The Hunger Games." Plus, Adam and Josh take on the thought police with their Top 5 Movie Dystopias.
This episode is presented by Audible.com.
:00-22:34 - Review: "The Hunger Games"
Music: Ben Kweller, "Mean To Me"
24:05-26:55 - Audible Recommendations
27:18-31:47 - Massacre Theatre
31:48-36:50 - Polls / Notes
36:51-43:45 - "Pulp Fiction" Feedback
Music: Ben Kweller, "Jealous Girl"
44:54-47:15 - Donations
47:44-1:10:47 - Top 5: Dystopias
1:10:48-1:13:02 - Close
MUSIC
- Ben Kweller
**NOTES****
**-**** Adam's Dystopia picks from episode #88 were: "Blade Runner," "A Clockwork Orange," "Escape From New York," "The Road Warrior" and "Alphaville." Honorable Mentions were: "Planet of the Apes," "The Terminator," "Dark City," "eXistenZ" and "Serenity."
**-**** "Glengarry Glen Ross" is so 'end of the '80s' it was made in 1992; the play is from 1984.
- Massacre Theatre winner: Vanessa Vinci
LINKS
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The Chemical Brothers: Don't Think
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Discuss with Filmspotters at the Forum
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Dial F For Filmspotting... Michael Phillips (Chicago Tribune) joins Josh and Adam to reveal their Top 5 Movie Phone Calls. Plus, reviews of the 2011 Cannes Grand Jury Prize co-winner "Once Upon a Time in Anatolia" and the new Duplass brothers comedy, "Jeff, Who Lives at Home."
:00-19:36 - Review: "Once Upon a Time in Anatolia"
Music: Andrew Bird, "Give It Away"
21:15-28:06 - Massacre Theatre
28:07-34:54 - Polls / Notes
34:55-39:47 - Review: "Jeff Who Lives at Home"
Music: Andrew Bird, "Eyeoneye"
41:02-45:14 - Donations
45:36-1:15:34 - Top 5: Movie Phone Calls
1:15:35-1:18:34 - Close/Singer as Neeson
MUSIC
- Andrew Bird
**NOTES****
- Massacre Theatre winner: Rylan Penning
LINKS
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Nuri Bilge Ceylan
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Michael Phillips
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Phillips on phones in the movies
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The Chemical Brothers: Don't Think
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Pantheon
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"The Birds" at the Music Box
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The Imitated Life's Movie Madness
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Top 5 Movie Phone Calls
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Mikey's film "Sure Enough"
**-**** YouTube: Twice Upon a Time
- Discuss with Filmspotters at the Forum
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Streaming Video Unit investigators Matt and Alison return from the South by Southwest Film Festival to share some of their favorite SXSW alumni you can watch online. Plus, don't look now -- they also discuss Nicolas Roeg's "The Man Who Fell to Earth."
Queue Shots
Tiny Furniture
The Hunter
The Puffy Chair
Harmony and Me
Marwencol
Best Worst Movie and Troll 2
Behind the 8-Ball (Expiration Date)
The IT Crowd: Season 1 (3/30)
Cry-Baby (3/31) Tell No One (3/31)
All About Eve
The Discrete Charm of the Bourgeoisie (4/1)
Firefly: The Complete Series (4/1)
Hercules in New York (4/1)
Intacto (4/1) Ken Burns' Baseball (4/1)
Paranormal Activity (4/1)
Listeners' Choice Review
The Man Who Fell to Earth
Bring out the gimp... Inspired by this week's Top 5 Films of 1994, Adam and Josh revisit Quentin Tarantino's classic "Pulp Fiction" to see if it remains a great movie, or a lesser movie that's a captive of its time. Plus, the penultimate film in Filmspotting's Robert Bresson Marathon, "Au Hasard Balthazar."
:00-28:45 - Reconsidering "Pulp Fiction"
Music: Heartless Bastards, "Parted Ways"
29:41-35:46 - Massacre Theatre
35:47-39:02 - Polls / Notes
39:03-55:08 - Bresson #4: "Au Hasard Balthazar"
Music: Heartless Bastards, "Got To Have Rock And Roll"
56:29-58:33 - Donations
58:49-1:15:10 - Top 5: Films of 1994
1:15:11-1:18:20 - Close
MUSIC
- Heartless Bastards
**NOTES****
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With regard to the importance of the spoken word in "Pulp Fiction," there were so many more examples that we didn't have time to mention, including: "Say 'what' again. Say 'what' again, I dare you." / "In the fifth, your a** goes down. Say it." / "Do you love me? Say it."
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Another great "Pulp Fiction" bit: The way we're introduced to Butch in close-up being told a 'story' by Marcellus, and this shot and look is replicated later when the young Butch is hearing Christopher Walken's story.
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Massacre Theatre winner: Kenneth Rudnicki
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**-**** IMDb Top 250
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Year-by-Year Countdowns
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Top 5 Films of 1994
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Ebert's reversal on "The Graduate"
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"The Birds" at the Music Box
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Discuss w/ Filmspotters at the Forum
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Walt Disney said: "Animation can explain whatever the mind of man can conceive." Filmspotting finds out what was on Andrew Stanton's mind when making his first live action film "John Carter." Plus, Stanton helps Adam and Josh countdown their Top 5 Traditionally Animated Films. Also on the show: quick reviews of "The Lorax," "The Secret World of Arrietty" and "John Carter."
This episode is presented by Squarespace.com.
:00-19:03 - Interview: Andrew Stanton ("John Carter")
Music: Imperial Teen, "Runaway"
20:30-21:58 - Squarespace Spot
22:16-27:52 - Massacre Theatre
27:53-34:38 - Polls / Notes
34:39-42:20 - Mini Reviews: "Lorax" / "Arrietty" / "John Carter"
Music: Imperial Teen, "Over His Head"
43:44-47:19 - Donations
47:26-1:18:28 - Top 5: Traditionally Animated Films
1:18:29-1:20:59 - Close
MUSIC
- Imperial Teen
**NOTES****
- Massacre Theatre winner: Paul Ronollo
LINKS
- Caged Widsom: Face/Off
- Caged Wisdom: The Rock
- Cinema Q II Film Series
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Filmspotting's Summer Docs class
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Bresson North American tour
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Adam on Aspect Radio
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Filmspotting Pantheon
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Discuss with Filmspotters at the Forum
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In the words of that immortal buddy Samuel J. Snodgrass, as he was about to be lead to the guillotine: Make 'em laugh, Make 'em laugh... Adam and Josh collaborate on their Top 5 Comedy Ensembles and discuss David Wain's latest, "Wanderlust." Plus, the third film in Filmspotting's Robert Bresson Marathon, "Pickpocket."
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:00-16:26 - Review: "Wanderlust"
Music: Chuck Prophet, "Temple Beautiful"
17:31-20:04 - Audible Recommendations
20:23-26:25 - Massacre Theatre
26:26-31:09 - Polls / Notes
31:10-45:54 - Bresson #3: "Pickpocket"
Music: Chuck Prophet, "Play That Song Again"
47:24-53:29 - Donations
53:50-1:16:31 - Top 5: Comedy Ensembles
1:16:32-1:18:59 - Close
BONUS CONTENT
- Oscars Recap
Music
- Chuck Prophet
**NOTES****
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Massacre Theatre winner: Luke Enlow
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Audible Recommendations: "Ready Player One" ... "Persistence is for Suckers: An Essay from Things I've Learned From Women Who've Dumped Me" ... "Love, Groucho: Letters from Groucho Marx to His Daughter Miriam"
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Four of the five Bresson films in our Marathon can be found at Hulu+.
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Adam is aware that the Wright-Pegg-Frost team also collaboted on the TV series "Spaced."
LINKS
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Geneva Film Festival
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Adam and Dana Stevens on CBC's Day 6
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Filmspotting T-Shirts
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Matt and Alison do battle beyond the stars in Queue Shots and discuss the new Netflix series "Lilyhammer." For the complete list of movies mention in SVU #3, visit FilmspottingSVU.com.
Filmspotting rolls out the red carpet for Michael Phillips (Chicago Tribune) to preview the 2012 Academy Awards. Plus, Studio Ghibli's latest, "The Secret World of Arrietty," and Woody Harrelson as a corrupt L.A. cop in "Rampart."
:00 - 8:22 - Best Supp. Actor
8:23-19:30 - Best Supp. Actress
19:31-26:22 - Best Actor
Music: Rayland Baxter, "The Woman For Me"
27:30-33:24 - Massacre Theatre
33:25-38:20 - Polls / Notes
38:21-51:00 - Reviews: "Secret World of Arrietty" / "Rampart"
Music: Rayland Baxter, "Driveway Melody"
52:08-58:19 - Best Actress
58:20-1:04:16 - Best Director
1:04:17-1:10:37 - Best Picture
1:10:38-1:14:00 - Close
MUSIC
- Rayland Baxter
**NOTES / LINKS****
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Michael Phillips/Tribune
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Massacre Theatre winner: Sean McArdle
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Discuss with Filmspotters at the Forum
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2012 Oscar Picks
**SPONSORS / PARTNERS****
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Michael Caine famously said of his work in "Jaws: The Revenge": "I have never seen the film, but by all accounts it was terrible. However, I have seen the house that it built, and it is terrific" ... This week Adam and Josh recognize the dramatic actors who didn’t just collect a paycheck with their Top 5 Action Thespians. Plus, reviews of three 2011 films out now on DVD: "50/50," "Higher Ground" and "Project Nim," and the second film in the Robert Bresson Marathon, "A Man Escaped."
This episode is presented by Squarespace.com.
00-11:24 - "50/50"
11:25-19:59 - "Higher Ground"
20:00-27:07 - "Project Nim"
Music: Nada Surf, "When I Was Young"
29:18-31:11 - Squarespace
31:35-36:03 - Massacre Theatre
36:04-41:22 - Polls / Notes
41:23-56:31 - Bresson #2: A Man Escaped
Music: Nada Surf, "Jules & Jim"
57:45-1:01:32 - Donations
1:01:55-1:30:35 - Top 5: Action Thespians
1:30:35-1:33:39 - Close
MUSIC
- Nada Surf
**NOTES****
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Massacre Theatre winner: Mark Hurne
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Four of the five Bresson Marathon films can be found on Hulu+.
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Hotel Movies we shouldn't have overlooked: "4 Months, 3 Weeks, 2 Days"; "Ninotchka"
LINKS
- Live Oscars event w/ Filmspotting
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Bresson at Siskel Film Center
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Harlan County at The Music Box
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"Margaret" at Siskel Film Center
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SNL's Get In The Cage
**SPONSORS / PARTNERS****
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Matt and Alison review "Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie," plus offer up some decidedly un-romantic Valentine's Day streaming options.
The movies mentioned/discussed on Filmspotting: SVU #2:
Queue Shots:
Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired
Art School Confidential
Sita Sings the Blues
Raiding the Lost Ark
Audition
Stripes
Behind the 8-Ball (Expiration date)
Smiley Face (2/20)
Last Train Home (2/22)
The Lady Eve (2/28)
Valley of the Dolls (2/28)
The Trouble With Harry (2/29)
Vertigo (2/29)
Frenzy (2/29)
Battlefield Earth (2/29)
La Femme Nikita (3/1)
Cliffhanger (3/1)
Panic Room (3/1)
The Virgin Suicides (3/1)
Listener's Choice Review
Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie
Physically, co-hosting Filmspotting isn't a very demanding job. The only thing that can get a bit trying up in the studio during the winter is, uh, a tremendous sense of isolation... In conjunction with their discussion of Ti West's new horror flick "The Innkeepers," Adam recruits Josh to countdown their Top 5 Hotel Movies. Plus, the Bresson Marathon begins with "Diary of a Country Priest."
This episode is presented by Audible.com.
00-18:59 - Review: "The Innkeepers"
Music: Two Dark Birds, "Closer To Water"
20:08-21:49 - Audible Recommendations
22:10-26:55 - Massacre Theatre
26:56-33:19 - Polls / Notes
33:20-49:13 - Bresson #1: Diary of a Country Priest
Music: Two Dark Birds, "Black Blessed Night"
50:31-52:28 - Donations
52:55-1:13:56 - Top 5: Hotel Movies
1:13:57-1:17:09 - Close
MUSIC
- Two Dark Birds
**NOTES****
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Ti West is also well known for "Cabin Fever 2" and "Trigger Man"
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Another in Adam's litany of characters lacking commitment in "Innkeepers": Luke can't tell how Claire how he really feels.
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Massacre Theatre winner: James Paradiso
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Audible Recommendations: "We Need to Talk About Kevin" by Lionel Shriver; "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
LINKS
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Bresson at Siskel Film Center
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Bresson/Toronto Retrospective
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"Margaret" at Siskel Film Center
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Adam responds to "Kevin" response
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Epic YouTube review of The Phantom Menace
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Top 5 Hotel Movies
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Filmspotting T-Shirts
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"Raised by two mothers... wow, most of us barely survive one." Adam and Josh get Oedipal with a countdown of their Top 5 Mother-Son Screen Relationships. Plus, reviews of two new movies featuring complicated maternal bonds: "We Need To Talk About Kevin" and "Coriolanus."
00-14:20 - Review: "We Need To Talk About Kevin"
14:21-24:10 - Review: "Coroiolanus"
Music: Ryan Adams, "Chains of Love"
25:38-31:00 - Massacre Theatre
31:01-39:35 - Polls / Notes
39:36-46:27 - Golden Brick Winner
Music: Ryan Adams, "Lucky Now"
47:56-56:06 - Donations
56:31-1:20:24 - Top 5: Mother-Son Screen Relationships
1:20:25-1:23:21 - Close/outtake
MUSIC
- Ryan Adams
**NOTES / LINKS****
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Massacre Theatre winner: Bryan Gorth
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Discuss w/ Filmspotters at the Forum
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Golden Bricks
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Bresson Lineup
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Bresson at the Siskel
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Harlan County at The Music Box
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Interrupters on DVD/Blu-Ray/TV
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Santiago movie trailer
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In their debut episode, Matt Singer and Alison Willmore offer up more than 15 streaming movies to seek out, and discuss the Justin Bieber doc "Never Say Never."
NEW
IF A TREE FALLS: A STORY OF THE EARTH LIBERATION FRONT
HELL AND BACK AGAIN
YOU CAN COUNT ON ME
BLACKTHORN
BOARDING GATE
THE WEATHER MAN
LUCKY LIFE
EXPIRING
APOCALYPSE NOW (2/1)
APOCALYPSE NOW REDUX (2/1)
THE DIRTY DOZEN (2/1)
THE GOODS (2/1)
G.I. JOE: THE RISE OF COBRA (2/1)
NIGHT WATCH (2/1)
SWEETGRASS (2/2)
M. BUTTERFLY (2/3)
WE ARE WIZARDS (2/4)
THE THORN IN THE HEART (2/10)
CHAIN CAMERA (2/12)
REVIEW
JUSTIN BIEBER: NEVER SAY NEVER
Adam and Josh countdown their Top 5 Most Deliberately-Paced, Subtitled... er... Anticipated Movies of 2012. Plus, a breakdown of Gina Carano's backbreaking talents in Steven Soderbergh's "Haywire," and a discussion of divorce Iranian style in "A Separation."
00-18:02 - Review: "Haywire"
Music: The War On Drugs, "Best Night"
19:09-22:44 - Massacre Theatre
22:45-27:25 - Polls / Notes
27:26-36:35 - Review: "A Separation"
Music: The War On Drugs, "I Was There"
37:51-40:57 - Donations
41:16-1:01:35 - Top 5: Most Anticipated Films of 2012
1:01:36-1:03:32 - Close
MUSIC
- The War on Drugs
CORRECTION(S)
- Joel Edgerton may be "Adam's guy" but he is NOT the star of "Man on a Ledge." That would be fellow Aussie Sam Worthington. Adam really does know the difference.
**NOTES / LINKS****
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Sorry, Oscar. This show was recorded BEFORE Oscar nominations were announced. We'll have some reaction next week.
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Massacre Theatre winner: Kevin Tyrrell
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Q&A interview with Gina Carano
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AV Club interview with Soderbergh
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Adam and Matty's Top 5 Soderbergh Scenes
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John Badham's "I'll Be In My Trailer"
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Metacritic's Top 50 Most-Anticipated Films
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Discuss with Filmspotters at the Forum
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Top 5 Most Anticipated Movies of 2012
**SPONSORS / PARTNERS****
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We say goodbye, you say hello... Adam and new host Josh Larsen bid a fond farewell to 2011 by counting down the year's Top 5 Supporting Performances, and selecting 2011's best Ending, Villain, Score and more. Plus, despite their best efforts, they just can't hate "Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close."
00-24:20 - Top 5: Supp. Performances of 2011 (Actors)
Music: The Temper Trap, "Sweet Disposition"
25:55-29:46 - Massacre Theatre
29:47-36:34 - Notes / Announcement / Polls
36:35-45:59 - Review: "Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close"
Music: The Temper Trap, "Love Lost"
47:11-50:56 - Donations
50:57-1:16:30 - 2011 Blowout
Music: The Temper Trap, "Fader"
1:18:05-1:34:07 - Top 5: Supp. Performances of 2011 (Actresses)
1:34:08-1:36:34 - Close
BONUS CONTENT
- Meet Josh Larsen
MUSIC
- The Temper Trap
**NOTES / LINKS****
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Top 5 Supporting Performances of 2011
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2011 Blowout Picks
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Drive-In Double Feature info
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Adam's take on "Take Shelter's" ending
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Adam employs the Meisner technique while guest host Steve Prokopy (aka Capone) from Ain't It Cool News goes with the Stanislavsky method to countdown the Top 5 Lead Performances of 2011. Plus, Adam and Steve discuss Roman Polanski's "Carnage" and Meryl Streep in "The Iron Lady."
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00-21:39 - Reviews: "Carnage," "The Iron Lady"
Music: Steven Price, Felix Burton & Simon Ratcliff, "Moses Vs The Monsters" ("Attack The Block")
22:28-24:43 - Audible Recommendations
24:55-38:29 - Massacre Theatre / Notes / Polls-Golden Brick Finalists
38:30 - 1:05:20 - Top 5: Performances of 2011 (Actor)
Music: Alberto Iglesias, "Los Vestidos Desgarrados" ("The Skin I Live In")
1:06:20 - 1:09:58 - Donations
1:10:13 - 1:33:22 - Top 5: Performances of 2011 (Actress)
1:33:23 - 1:35:50 - Close
Music
- Film scores curated by Sam Smith
**NOTES / LINKS****
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Capone's Top 50 Films of 2011
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"Newlyweds" Q&A / Screenings
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Golden Brick nominees
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Massacre Theatre winner: Jomar Ochoco
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Filmspotting T-Shirts
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Top 5 Performances of 2011
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Audible Recommendations: "Oryx and Crake" by Margaret Atwood; "Blood Meridian" by Cormac McCarthy; "We Need To Talk About Alan" by Steve Coogan
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From the cosmic grandeur of "The Tree of Life" and "Melancholia," to the everyday existential crises of "Take Shelter" and "Martha Marcy May Marlene," 2011 was a fascinating year in film. To help make it even more fascinating, old acquaintances Michael Phillips, Scott Tobias and Josh Larsen drop by to help ring in the new year with a countdown of the Top 10 Films of 2011.
MUSIC
- Film scores curated by Sam Smith
**NOTES / LINKS****
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"Newlyweds" Contest
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Michael Phillips / 10 Best of 2011 slideshow
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Scott Tobias / "Accept the Mystery" 2011 recap
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Josh Larsen / Josh's Top 10 Films of 2011
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Top 10 Films of 2011 - Full List
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Guest voicemailers: Rian Johnson, Edward Burns, Peter Labuza, Steve Prokopy
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From the cosmic grandeur of "The Tree of Life" and "Melancholia," to the everyday existential crises of "Take Shelter" and "Martha Marcy May Marlene," 2011 was a fascinating year in film. To help make it even more fascinating, old acquaintances Michael Phillips, Scott Tobias and Josh Larsen drop by to help ring in the new year with a countdown of the Top 10 Films of 2011.
00-31:43 - Top 10 of 2011: #10-8
Music: Howard Shore, "The Thief" ("Hugo")
Ludovic Bource, "Happy Ending" ("The Artist")
32:39-1:02:51 - Top 10 of 2011: #7-6
Music: Chemical Brothers, "Hanna's Theme" ("Hanna")
Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross, "What If We Could" ("The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo")
MUSIC
- Film scores curated by Sam Smith
**NOTES / LINKS****
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Michael Phillips
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Scott Tobias
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Josh Larsen
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Guest hosts Matt Singer and Alison Willmore debate whether it's more appropriate to yell "barracuda" or "shark" as they reveal their Top 5 Steven Spielberg Scenes, and discuss Spielberg's holiday double feature, "War Horse" and "The Adventures of Tintin."
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00-12:19 - Review: "War Horse"
Music: The Black Keys, "Lonely Boy"
13:45-15:55 - Audible Recommendations
16:18-29:38 - Holiday Online Viewing Guide
29:39-43:09 - Review: "The Adventures of Tin Tin"
Music: The Black Keys, "Stop Stop"
44:02-1:11:44 - Top 5: Spielberg Scenes
1:11:45-1:14:14 - Close
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Steve Prokopy (Ain't It Cool News) comes from the land of the ice and snow, from the midnight sun where the hot springs flow, to help Adam reveal the 2011 Golden Brick nominees, and discuss David Fincher's "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo." Plus, quick takes on five new holiday releases.
00-16:47 - Review: "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo"
Music: Peter Bjorn & John, "Breaker Breaker"
17:38-23:31 - Donations
23:43-31:00 - Massacre Theatre / Polls
--Review "Lightning Round"--
32:29-33:50 - "Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol"
33:51-37:39 - "The Adventures of Tintin"
37:40-39:40 - "We Bought a Zoo"
39:41-41:16 - "The Artist"
41:17-45:04 - "The Skin I Live In"
Music: Peter Bjorn & John, "Lies"
46:30-1:10:25 - Top 5: Golden Brick Nominees
1:10:26-1:13:52 - Close
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Lie back, take a few deep breaths and relax... Michael Phillips (Chicago Tribune) plays Freud to Adam's Jung for their discussion of David Cronenberg's "A Dangerous Method" and a countdown of the Top 5 Movie Shrinks. Plus, quick takes on "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy" and the new Jason Reitman-Diablo Cody joint "Young Adult."
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:00-20:10 - Review: "A Dangerous Method"
Music: Apex Manor, "Under the Gun"
21:04-23:46 - Audible Recommendation(s)
23:58-32:28 - Massacre Theatre / Polls
32:29-38:00 - Review: "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy"
38:01-43:09 - Review: "Young Adult"
Music: Apex Manor, "Teenage Blood"
44:04-48:53 - Donations
49:09-1:09:34 - Top 5: Movie Shrinks
1:09:35-1:13:14 - Close
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FS #278 with discussions of "Where the Wild Things Are" and "High and Low," plus our Top 5 Nostalgia Movies, will not be available until late afternoon/early evening. Thanks for your patience!
Filmspotting #274 with a discussion of "The Informant!" and the Top 5 '09 Toronto Film Fest Movies will not be available until around 3 pm CT. Thank you for your patience.
Update: Make that 5 pm. :(
Inspired by the re-teaming of "Hunger" duo Michael Fassbender and Steve McQueen for "Shame," Adam and guest host Josh Larsen play big-time Hollywood casting directors to countdown the Top 5 Actor-Director Reunions they most want to see. Plus, director Tomas Alfredson ("Let The Right One In") discusses his new Cold War spy movie "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy."
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:00-23:00 - Review: "Shame"
Music: Pet Lions, "Slow Wave"
24:08-25:16 - Audible Recommendation(s)
25:35-34:14 - Massacre Theatre / Polls
34:15-45:57 - Interview: Tomas Alfredson
Music: Pet Lions, "Sleeping"
47:20-52:41 - Donations
52:55-1:17:33 - Top 5: Actor-Director Reunions
1:17:34-1:20:16 - Close
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Podcasts never come with any extra parts, you know. They always come with the exact amount they need... Well, we here at Filmspotting have tried to convince ourselves anyway. The A.V. Club's Tasha Robinson joins Adam to discuss (and disagree about) Martin Scorsese's 3D children's fantasy "Hugo," and countdown their Top 5 Movies About Redemption. Plus, find out if they make a rainbow connection with "The Muppets."
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:00-25:59 - Review: "Hugo"
Music: Bryan John Appleby, "Noah's Nameless Wife"
27:28-29:57 - Audible Recommendation(s)
30:16-37:31 - Massacre Theater / Notes / Polls
37:32-53:44 - Review: "The Muppets"
Music: Bryan John Appleby, "The Rider. The Horse. The Land"
55:05-1:19:59 - Top 5: Movies About Redemption
1:20:0-1:22:34 - Close
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Hollywood Reporter article on "The Muppets"
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Massacre Theatre winner: Mitch Walker
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We want this podcast to be a commentary on modern conditions. Stark realism. The problems that confront the average man! But with absolutely no sex in it whatsoever... Adam and guest host Chris Klimek countdown their Top 5 Movies About Movies, and discuss Alexander Payne's latest film, "The Descendants."
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:00-19:57 - Review: "The Descendants"
Music: Glen Phillips, "Finally Fading"
21:18-23:49 - Audible Recommendation(s)
24:16-41:51 - Top 5: Movies About Movies
Music: Glen Phillips, "Cleareyed"
42:52-54:00 - Top 5: Movies About Movies cont.
54:01-59:12 - Close / Most Adorable Outtake Ever (feat. Sophie Kempenaar)
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"Do I believe the world's still there? Is it still out there? … Yeah. We all need mirrors to remind ourselves who we are. I'm no different … now … where was I?" Filmmaker Rian Johnson joins Adam to consider Lars von Trier and the apocalypse, as they discuss the Danish filmmaker's latest, "Melancholia." Plus, a countdown of their Top 5 Movies That Begin With the End, and Adam's conversation with Michel Hazanavicius, the writer/director of one of the best films of 2011, "The Artist."
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:00-22:29 - Review: "Melancholia"
Music: David Bazan, "Wolves at the Door"
23:22-25:23 - Audible Recommendations
25:41-34:13 - Massacre Theatre / Notes / Polls
34:14-56:37 - Interview: Michael Hazanavicius
Music: David Bazan, "Virginia"
58:15-1:01:36 - Donations
1:01:56-1:24:36 - Top 5: Movies That Begin With the End
1:24:37-1:28:01 - Close / Outtake
BONUS CONTENT - Rian Johnson on silent films, "Looper" and Joseph Gordon-Levitt MUSIC
- David Bazan
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Massacre Theatre winner: Omar Muniz
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Having some technical issues and FS #270 with discussion of "Ponyo," "District 9" Feedback, "Throne of Blood" and Top 5 Films of 2000 is going to be delayed a while. However, I will tweet a link to the entire show minus the Top 5/End shortly for those who absolutely can't wait and want to hear whatever they can get.
Filmspotting's Top 5 Films of 2009 So Far w/ Michael Phillips, plus reviews of "500 Days of Summer," "In The Loop" and "Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince" will be available around 10 am CT.
Love stinks (love stinks), yeah, yeah... Alison Willmore joins Adam to countdown their favorite films where love does not conquer all, the Top 5 Anti-Romances. Plus, a discussion of the new (anti-)romantic drama "Like Crazy," and Listener Feedback on the best female gonzo characters.
:00-13:31 - Review: "Like Crazy"
Music: Tan Vampires, "I Found A Body"
14:36-18:01 - Donations
18:20-25:47 - Massacre Theatre / Notes / Polls
25:46-33:39 - Feedback: Female Gonzo Characters
Music: Tan Vampires, "Digital Rot"
34:23-1:02:19 - Top 5: Anti-Romances
1:02:20-1:05:24 - Close
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"We were somewhere around Navy Pier on the edge of Lake Michigan when the drugs began to take hold…" This week guest host Josh Larsen plays Dr. Gonzo to Adam's Raoul Duke as they countdown their Top 5 Gonzo Characters. Plus, Adam and Josh discuss the latest Hunter S. Thompson adaptation, "The Rum Diary," and the acclaimed indie film about a young woman's struggles after fleeing a cult, "Martha Marcy May Marlene."
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:00-20:45 - Review: "Martha Marcy May Marlene"
Music: Midlake, "Acts of Man"
22:00-24:56 - Audible Recs
24:39-33:49 - Massacre Theatre / Notes / Polls
33:50-44:42 - Review: "The Rum Diary"
Music: Midlake, "Roscoe"
45:45-48:33 - Donations
48:51-1:09:53 - Top 5: Gonzo Characters
1:09:54-1:12:31 - Close
MUSIC
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Massacre Theatre winner: Ian Davison
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Kevin Smith has replaced Jay and Silent Bob with a conflicted ATF agent and a fire-and-brimstone preacher who murders fornicators... Adam and guest host Tasha Robinson (AV Club) discuss Smith's latest "Red State" and share their Top 5 Director Departures. Plus, some thoughts on "Blackthorn," the new film starring Sam Shepard as an aged Butch Cassidy, and Emilio Estevez's new film as writer/director "The Way."
:00-21:58 - Review: "Red State"
Music: JC Brooks & The Uptown Sound, "I Am Trying to Break Your Heart"
22:55-25:36 - Donations
25:58-33:11 - Massacre Theatre / Notes / Polls
33:12-37:54 - Review: "Blackthorn"
37:55-42:13 - Review: "The Way"
Music: JC Brooks & The Uptown Sound, "Don't Lock The Door"
43:09-1:08:48 - Top 5: Departures
1:08:49-1:11:38 - Close
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MUSIC
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Tasha Robinson
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Massacre Theatre winner: Connor McClenny
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Top 5 Director Departures
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I'm told that Adam and his guest host Chris Klimek have got use of the radio studio at WBEZ for the purpose of putting on a film show. Please, join me to pray to the Lord to guide them in their endeavors... Adam and Chris review the 2011 versions of "Footloose" and "The Thing," and share their Top 5 Remakes.
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:00-23:45 - Review: "Footloose"
Music: Honor By August, "Found"
24:47-27:24 - Audible Recommendations
27:44-37:53 - Massacre Theatre / Notes / Polls
37:54-54:50 - Review: "The Thing"
Music: Honor By August, "Awake & Alive"
55:53-1:00:13 Donations
1:00:32-1:26:38 - Top 5: Remakes
1:26:39-1:29:02 - Close
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Massacre Theatre winner: Maggie Hart
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Top 5 Remakes
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Your head will collapse / But there's nothing in it / And you'll ask yourself... What did Adam and guest host Dana Stevens make of "Take Shelter," the new film by writer/director Jeff Nichols starring Michael Shannon? Were they seduced by the wonders of "Weekend," Andrew Haigh's drama about two gay men who meet and fall in love over a drug and sex-filled 48 hours? Finally, what are their Top 5 Losing My Mind Movies? ... Try this show and spin it, yeah.
:00-17:55 - Review: "Take Shelter"
Music: The Pixies, "Where is My Mind"
18:52-22:34 - Donations
22:35-33:15 - Massacre Theatre / Notes / Polls
33:16-43:34 - Review: "Weekend"
Music: Bobby Bare Jr., "Where is My Mind"
44:42-1:04:57 - Top 5: Losing My Mind Movies
1:04:58-1:06:50 - Close
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Dana Stevens at Slate
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Slate Culture Gabfest
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Massacre Theatre winner: Sebastian Bonner
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The Film That Changed My Life: The Godfather
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Adam and guest host Michael Phillips from the Chicago Tribune discuss whether to beware "The Ides of March," starring George Clooney and Ryan Gosling, and share their Top 5 Movies About Politics. Plus, a preview of the Chicago International Film Festival. This episode is presented by Audible.com.
:00-21:36 - Review: "Ides of March"
Music: Other Lives, "Tamer Animals"
22:58-26:11 - Audible Recommendations
26:29-35:42 - Massacre Theatre / Notes / Polls
35:43-44:35 - Chicago Film Fest Preview
Music: Other Lives, "For 12"
45:48-1:15:52 - Top 5: Political Movies
1:15:53-1:18:05 - Close
MUSIC - Featured Artist: Other Lives
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Massacre Theatre winner: Jim Pallini
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Top 5 Political Movies
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Filmspotting sends Matty off with a nice, long 'inside baseball' discussion of "Moneyball." Plus, some of Matty's most memorable moments over four years of co-hosting the show and our Top 5 Character Nicknames. Always remember, they named the dog Indiana.
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:00-27:33 - Review: "Moneyball"
Music: Randy Newman, "Burn On"
28:52-31:00 - Audible Recommendations
31:22-39:20 - Massacre Theatre / Best Ballgame Massacres
39:21 - 43:57 - Matty's Movie Minute
43:58 - 58:44 - Notes / Polls / Best of Ballgame
Music: John Belushi, "Guilty"
1:00:05-1:15:01:48 - DVDs / Donations / Ballgame's Farewell
1:15:32-1:39:40 - Top 5: Nicknames
1:39:41-1:43:22 - Close
MUSIC - Featured Artist: Randy Newman
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There's nothing Adam and Matty can't do behind a microphone. Buckle up for a (lengthy) discussion of "Drive" starring Ryan Gosling. Plus, the Top 5 Movie Vehicles and a major show announcement.
:00-27:01 - Review: "Drive"
Music: The Cars, "Drive"
27:47-39:49 - Massacre Theatre / Polls / Earth-Shattering Announcement
Music: The Cars, "Moving In Stereo"
40:35-51:48 - DVDs / Donations
52:11-1:16:48 - Top 5: Movie Vehicles
1:16:49-1:19:16 - Close / Outtakes
MUSIC
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Massacre Theatre winner: Angela Bowie
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CINE-LIST / CINE-FILE.info
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Top 5 Movie Vehicles
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Disinfect those earbuds and wipe down your iPod... Filmspotting discusses Steven Soderbergh's new deadly virus procedural "Contagion." Plus, Adam and Matty pay tribute to one of the most acclaimed directors of the last 25 years with their Top 5 Soderbergh Scenes. It's, um, out of sight.
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:00-23:46 - Review: "Contagion"
Music: "Love Debt"
25:05-27:31 - Audible Recommendations
27:47-37:52 - Massacre Theatre / Polls
37:53-44:34 - Listener Feedback (Fall Movies)
Music: "So Contrary"
45:50-53:26 - DVDs / Donations
53:45-1:28:43 - Top 5: Soderbergh Scenes
1:28:44-1:32:16 - Close
MUSIC - The Robinson Caruso Organization
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Dan Kois's article for Slate: "I Watched Every Steven Soderbergh Movie"
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MT winner: Sam Harris
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Filmspotting shoots at the walls of heartache (bang, bang) this week with a discussion of "Warrior" starring two heavyweight talents, Tom Hardy and Joel Edgerton... Plus, Adan and Matty share their Top 5 Most Anticipated Fall Movies.
:00-21:07 - Review: "Warrior"
Music: Okkervil River, "Our Life Is Not A Movie Or May"21:59-33:15 - Massacre Theatre / Polls / Notes
33:16-40:25 - Listener Feedback (Race Against The Clock Movies)
Music: Okkervil River, "Rider"41:30-52:00 - DVDs / Donations
52:24-1:14:21 - Top 5: Most Anticipated Fall Movies
1:14:22-1:16:41 - Close
MUSIC - Featured Artist: Okkervil River
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Massacre Theatre winner: Jane Bowling
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3rd Annual Reel Recovery Film Festival
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What exactly do you do for a living? Cleaner. You mean you're a hitman. Yeah. Cool. Guest hosts Matt Singer and Alison Willmore put their Top 5 Assassin Movies in the their crosshairs. Plus, reviews of "Colombiana" starring Zoe Saldana and "The Guard."
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- :00-14:33 - Review: "Colombiana"
Music: Fitz and The Tantrums, "Breakin' the Chains of Love" - 15:15-18:00 - Audible Recommendations
- 18:16-30:57 - Massacre Theatre / Polls / Notes- 30:58-46:03 - Review: "The Guard"
Music: Fitz and The Tantrums, "Moneygrabber"- 46:54-1:12:35 - Top 5: Assassin Movies - 1:12:36-1:16:11 - Close / Outtakes
MUSIC - Fitz and The Tantrums
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It was an evil show from the beginning -- a podcast that was born bad. Guest hosts Matt Singer and Alison Willmore dim the lights to share their Top 5 Haunted Houses. Plus they set the Ouija board table with discussions of "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark" and "Fright Night."
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- :00-18:48 - Review: "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark"
Music: The Decemberists, "Don't Carry It All" - 20:07-22:32 - Audible Recommendations
- 22:54-32:54 - Massacre Theatre / Polls
- 32:55-47:38 - Review: "Fright Night"
Music: The Decemberists, "Calamity Song" - 48:30-1:10:10 - Top 5: Haunted Houses
- 1:10:11-1:12:02 - Close
MUSIC
- Featured Artist: The Decemberists
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Top 5 Haunted Houses
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Rob Ager's analysis of The Shining
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Adam and Matty have until midnight to get their Top 5 Race Against The Clock Movies in... or the intern gets it! Plus, a Filmspotting showdown over the new comedy "30 Minutes or Less" and "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" finally gets its due.
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- :00-16:15 - Review: "30 Minutes or Less"
Music: Rodney Crowell, "Earthbound" - 18:59-27:39 - Massacre Theatre / Polls / Notes
- 28:10-39:31 - Review: "Rise of the Planet of the Apes"
Music: Rodney Crowell, "I Know Love Is All I Need" - 40:22-48:22 - DVD Snapshot / Donations
- 49:56-1:08:12 - Top 5: Race Against The Clock Movies
- 1:08:13-1:11:14 - Close
MUSIC - Featured Artist: Rodney Crowell
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Massacre Theatre winner: Gregg Martinson
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Top 5 Race Against the Clock Movies
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DVD picks for Aug. 23: The Beaver, Troll Hunter, Hostage Blu-ray, Swingers Blu-ray, POM Wonderful Presents The Greatest Movie Ever Sold. Plus, Win Win and Road to Nowhere.
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"The Winners" play in St. Louis
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48 Hour Film Project: Tye Stephens
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Matty interviews Chicago filmmaking royalty this week when director/producer Steve James and co-producer Alex Kotlowitz drop by for an in-depth discussion about their great new documentary "The Interrupters," chronicling a year in the life of some of Chicago's most violent neighborhoods. Plus, the Top 5 Inner City Movies.
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- :00-20:07 - Interview: Steve James and Alex Kotlowitz (Part 1)
Music: Paul Dempsey, "Ramona Was A Waitress" - 21:09-23:36 - Audible / Squarespace
- 24:01-34:41 - Massacre Theatre / Polls / Notes
- 34:42-52:44 - Interview: Steve James and Alex Kotlowitz (Part 2)
Music: Paul Dempsey, "Fast Friends" - 53:48-1:02:50 - DVD Snapshot / Donations
- 1:03:14-1:23:01 - Top 5: Inner City Movies
- 1:22:06-1:26:48 - Close / Outtakes
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That's an alien bruv, believe it. Adam and Matty take on the new sci-fi/horror/comedy "Attack The Block" and the romcom "Crazy, Stupid, Love" ... And things get a little claustrophobic in the studio as they share their Top 5 One Spot Shoots.
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- :00-19:09 - Review: "Attack The Block"
Music: Yuck, "Milkshake" - 19:59-21:01 - Audible Recommendations
- 21:16-32:55 - Massacre Theatre / Notes / Polls
- 32:56-47:36 - Review: "Crazy, Stupid, Love."
Music: Yuck, "Georgia" - 48:09-56:48 - DVD Snapshot / Donations
- 57:10-1:16:37 - Top 5: One Spot Shoots
- 1:16:38-1:23:08 - Close / Outtakes
MUSIC - Featured Artist: Yuck
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"Boy oh boy, it's really hot, huh? Pardon me, but don't you ever sweat?" Adam and Matty try to stay cool with a countdown of their Top 5 Damn It's Hot Movies. Plus, a discussion of the new indie comedy "Terri," and guest Chris Klimek offers his take on "Captain America."
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- :00-21:14 - Review: "Terri"
Music: Das Racist, "All Tan Everything" - 22:03-25:48 - Audible Recommendations
- 26:06-37:03 - Massacre Theatre / Polls / Notes
- 37:04-46:53 - Review/Interview: Chris Klimek on "Captain America"
Music: Das Racist, "Rapping 2 U" - 48:02-58:47 - DVD Snapshot w/Mike Spring / Donations
- 55:06-1:24:01 - Top 5: Damn It's Hot Movies
- 1:24:02-1:28:51 - Close / Outtakes
MUSIC
- Featured Artist: Das Racist
CORRECTION(S)
- "Drunken Angel" was the first Kurosawa-Mifune collaboration NOT "Stray Dog."
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Massacre Theatre winner: Bob Blenheim
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Chris Klimek
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Married in Spandex movie
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Errol Morris on Frederick Wiseman
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Top 5 Damn It's Hot Movies
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Adam's full 26-minute conversation with Brit Marling and Mike Cahill about their new film "Another Earth."
When Michael Phillips fills in for Matty, the hosts stop being polite... and start getting real. It's Docapalooza 2011 as Adam and Michael share their Top 5 Documentaries and discuss two new docs: Errol Morris' "Tabloid" and James Marsh's "Project Nim." Plus, Adam's interview with Brit Marling and Mike Cahill about their new sci-fi drama "Another Earth."
- :00-14:26 - Review: "Tabloid"
- :15:34-25:30 - Review: "Project Nim"
Music: Fleet Foxes, "Helplessness Blues" - 27:02-35:56 - Massacre Theatre / Polls
- 35:55-51:07 - Interview: Mike Cahill & Brit Marling
Music: Fleet Foxes, "Ragged Wood" - 53:15-54:51 - DVDs
- 55:06-1:21:33 - Top 5: Documentaries
- 1:21:34-1:24:15 - Close
MUSIC - Featured Artist: Fleet Foxes
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"Another Earth" Trailer
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Massacre Theatre winner: Aaron Ries
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Only one can live... forever. Adam and Matty do something they've never done before as a duo -- actually discuss a "Harry Potter" movie! Will the magic of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2" transform your loveable muggles into true believers? Plus, feedback on "I Saw the Devil" and a replay of Adam and Sam's review of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" from 2007.
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- :00-23:16 - Review: "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2"
Music: Tune-Yards, "Bizness" - 26:46-37:33 - Massacre Theatre (feat. Chicago's Neo-Futurists) / Polls
- 37:34-48:07 - Listener Feedback ("I Saw the Devil")
Music: Tune-Yards, "You Yes You" - 49:07-58:13 - DVDs / Donations
- 58:41-1:14:53 - FS Revisited: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
- 1:14:54-1:17:29 - Close
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NOTES / LINKS
- Massacre Theatre winner: Francisco Asmaeil
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Revenge is a dish best served... by Adam and Matty. Filmspotting takes on Ji-woon Kim's cat-and-mouse thriller "I Saw the Devil" -- available now on DVD and Netflix Instant -- and shares the Top 5 Revenge Movies. (Yes, there is an explanation why Kill Bill didn't make the list... this time.)
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- :00-17:32 - Review: "I Saw The Devil"
Music: James Blake, "Limit To Your Love"
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21:09-28:24 - Massacre Theatre / Notes / Polls
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28:25-38:29 - Listener Feedback (Best of the Year So Far)
Music: James Blake, "Lindisfarne"
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39:32-48:34 - DVDs / Donations
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48:52-1:09:06 - Top 5: Revenge Movies
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1:09:07-1:14:17 - Close / Outtakes
MUSIC - Featured Artist: James Blake
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Matt Singer's review of "I Saw the Devil"
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Massacre Theatre winner: Kent Brubaker
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Great revenge movies Adam excluded because they made his Top 5 Revenge Movies list back in 2005: Kill Bill, Memento, The Limey, In the Bedroom
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It's time for the Kelly Reichardt drinking game aka Filmspotting's countdown of the Best Films of 2011 (So Far). Plus, a discussion of Michael Winterbottom's "The Trip" starring Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon.
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- :00-25:11 - Review: "The Trip"
Music: The Shimmies, "Friendly Fire" - 28:48-36:28 - Massacre Theatre / Notes / Polls
- 36:29-53:00 - Part 1: Best Films So Far - Pt. 1
Music: The Shimmies, "July 4th" - 54:04-1:03:56 - DVDs / Donations
- 1:04:24-1:23:10 - Best Films So Far - Pt. 2
- 1:23:11-1:26:07 - Close
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NOTES / LINKS
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This is how Michael Caine speaks
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Winter's Bone concert at Lincoln Hall
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Massacre Theatre winner: Eileen Hunter
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After Hours returns for a Listener's Choice discussion of the 1954 film "Salt of the Earth." Plus, an interview with John Waters about the film that changed his life, "The Wizard of Oz." Author Robert K. Elder conducted the interview live at The Music Box in Chicago. And don't miss 'The Decalogues' -- our best of the Kieslowski Marathon Awards.
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NOTES / CORRECTIONS
- Rob Elder / The Film That Changed My Life
Matt Singer and Alison Willmore fill-in for Adam and Matty this week to discuss "Beginners" from writer/director Mike Mills. Plus, "Green Lantern" and the Top 5 Autobiographical Movies.
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- :00-18:20 - Review: "Beginners"
Music: Dawes, "Time Spent in Los Angeles"
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21:17-29:05 - Massacre Theatre / Polls
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29:06-44:11 - Review: "Green Lantern"
Music: Dawes, "If I Wanted Someone"
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45:31-1:08:56 - Top 5: Autobiographical Movies
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1:08:57-1:12:39 - Close
MUSIC - Featured Artist: Dawes
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Matt Singer/IFC.com
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Massacre Theatre winner: Yale Chasin
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Top 5 Autobiographical Movies (Check back)
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Malick, always you wrestle inside us. Always you will... Adam and Matty grapple with the cosmic grandeur of Terrence Malick's "The Tree of Life," and, inspired by its unconventional narrative, share their Top 5 Non-Linear Movies.
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0:00-24:28 - Review: "The Tree of Life"
Music: Lucero, "Mom"
29:03-49:45 - Massacre Theatre / Notes / Polls
29:03-49:45 - Listener Feedback
Music: Lucero, "Smoke"
50:44-62:21 - DVDs / Donations
1:02:39-1:22:30 - Top 5: Non-Linear Films
1:22:31-1:28:27 - Close/Outtakes
MUSIC
- Featured Artist: Lucero
NOTES / LINKS
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Massacre Theatre winner: Huxley Dunsany
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Adam on CBC Radio
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Adam's "Conformist" essay
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It's 'hipster nostalgia porn' week on Filmspotting as Adam and guest Matt Singer discuss J.J. Abram's ode on a Spielberg urn, "Super 8." Then, Matty joins Adam for a Magneto-Professor X-level showdown on the merits of "X-Men: First Class" and a countdown of the Top 5 Monster Movies.
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- :00-23:58 - Review: "Super 8"
Music: Julius C, "Don't Want Anybody"
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24:55-30:50 - Massacre Theatre / Polls
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30:51-49:03 - Review: "X-Men: First Class"
Music: Julius C, "OK, OK"
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49:58-1:04:37 - DVDs / Donations
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1:04:59-1:23:48 - Top 5: Monster Movies
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1:27:15-1:31:46 - Close / Outtake
MUSIC - Featured Artist: Julius C
CORRECTIONS
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If my senior year of Latin is correct, there's no such thing as "simulacrums" but "simulacra", right?
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Matty actually first used the 'hipster nostalgia porn' phrase in 2009 not 2008, in conjunction with the movie "Where the Wild Things Are." Surely it had to have appeared somewhere in the zeitgeist prior though.
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Incidentally, I'm with Matt that the 'best' scene in "Super 8" is Elle Fanning's 'Audition' scene... My example is just a good one for why the movie really works for me.
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Massacre Theatre winner: Jennifer Ozawa
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Filmspotting's "Bollywood Enlightenment Package"
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Top 5: Monster Movies (Check back)
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We'll always have Paris... movies. Filmspotting's resident Truffaut and Godard discuss Woody Allen's "Midnight in Paris" and reveal the Top 5 Paris Movies. Plus, the Kieslowski Marathon concludes with "Three Colors: Red."
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- :00-23:58 - Review: "Midnight in Paris"
Music: Daniel Knox, "Ghostsong"
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27:24-40:27 - Massacre Theatre / Polls
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40:43-53:24 - Kieslowski #5: "Red"
Music: Daniel Knox, "...etc..."
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54:13-1:04:20 - DVDs / Donations
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1:41:35-1:23:48 - Top 5: Paris Movies
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1:23:49-1:31:07 - Close / Outtakes - Earmuffs Edition
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- Featured Artist: Daniel Knox
NOTES / LINKS
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Massacre Theatre winner: Callie V
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MattysBallgame.com
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Claudio Varosio original prints
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"If any of us get laid tonight, it's because of Eric Bana in 'Munich' " Adam and Matty revert back to their awkward teenage years to share their Top 5 Raunchy Comedies, in conjunction with their discussions of "The Hangover Part II" and "Bridesmaids." Plus, the fifth film in our Krzysztof Kieslowski Marathon, "Three Colors: White."
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- :00-25:44 - Review: "Hangover 2" / "Bridesmaids"
Music: OK Go, "This Too Shall Pass"
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28:30-41:02 - Massacre Theatre / Polls
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41:11-52:01 - Kieslowski #5: "White"
Music: OK Go, "Greatest Song I Ever Heard"
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53:43-1:01:30 - DVDs / Donations
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1:01:52-1:23:14 - Top 5: Raunchy Comedies
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1:24:23-1:26:29 - Close / Outtakes
MUSIC
- Featured Artist: OK Go
CORRECTIONS
- Yes, I think I called Ed Helms' character Alan instead of Stu at least once.
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Filmspotting's U. of Chicago Class
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The People vs. George Lucas
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Massacre Theatre winner: Christopher Reese
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A.O. Scott on Neo-Neo Realism
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AMERICAN: The Bill Hicks Story
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Top 5: Raunchy Comedies (Check back)
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O, Pioneers! Filmspotting saddles up for a discussion of Kelly Reichardt's "Meek's Cutoff," starring Michelle Williams. Plus, the Top 5 Revisionist Westerns -- because when the legend becomes fact, we print the legend -- and the fourth film in our Kieslowski Marathon, "Blue."
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- :00-22:16 - Review: "Meek's Cutoff"
Music: Moonlight Towers, "Heat Lightning"
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26:06-37:39 - Massacre Theatre / Notes / Polls
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38:01-52:39 - Kieslowski #4: "Blue"
Music: Moonlight Towers, "Can't Shakes This Feelin'"
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53:41-1:04:56 - DVDs / Donations
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1:05:21-1:24:22 - Top 5: Revisionist Westerns
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1:24:23-1:27:11 - Close
MUSIC
- Featured Artist: Moonlight Towers
**NOTES / LINKS****
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A.O. Scott on Neo-Neo Realism
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Massacre Theatre winner: Zachary Cook
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Video: "Donnie Darko" Music Montage
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Video: "Blue" Music Montage
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With Matty vacationing in Minnesota, Filmspotting producer and former co-host Sam Van Hallgren fills in to discuss Kenneth Branagh's "Thor" and share the Top 5 Films of 1995, part of our year-by-year countdown series. Plus, Adam's conversation with Zachary Levy, whose debut documentary "Strongman" was a winner at Slamdance and earned praise at SXSW.
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- :00-28:19 - Review: "Thor"
Music: Dan Hubbard, "The Last Time You See Me" - 30:40-41:24 - Massacre Theatre / Notes / Polls
- 41:25-1:03:49 - Interview: Zach Levy
Music: Dan Hubbard, "Stay Away" - 1:04:45-1:39:49 - Top 5: Movies of 1995
- 1:39:50-1:44:01 - Close / Outtakes
MUSIC
- Featured Artist: Dan Hubbard and the Humadors
**NOTES / LINKS****
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"Strongman" Official Site
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"Making Our DIY Moment Matter" - by Zach Levy
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"Enemies of the People" Screening
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Massacre Theatre winner: Klay Kubiak
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It's 106 miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark... and we're wearing sunglasses. Filmspotting's Jake and Elwood reveal their 'Bullitt Memorial' Top 5 Car Chases. Plus, a split on the greatness of Werner Herzog's new 3-D documentary "Cave of Forgotten Dreams" and an excerpt from Filmspotting's 2007 interview with Herzog.
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- :00-18:44 - Review: "Cave of Forgotten Dreams"
Music: The Dismemberment Plan, "What Do You Want Me To Say"
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21:36-30:45 - Massacre Theatre / Notes / Polls
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30:46-44:14 - Interview: Werner Herzog
Music: The Dismemberment Plan, "You Are Invited"
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45:23-56:09 - Donations
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56:29-1:12:33 - Top 5: Car Chases
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1:12:34-1:16:11 - Close
MUSIC
- Featured Artist: The Dismemberment Plan
**NOTES / LINKS****
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Massacre Theatre winner: Mitchell Krause
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American: The Bill Hicks Story
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Filmspotting Forum's Top 100 Documentaries
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Broken Taboos, Subjective Truths
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Facebook.com/HelpTuscaloosa and the Red Cross
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Author/illustrator Mark Crilley
- Filmspotting in "Brody's Ghost" - Check back
- Strongman documentary
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Filmspotting pays tribute to Sidney Lumet, the director responsible for some of the greatest American films ever, including "Dog Day Afternoon" and "Network." Plus, a discussion of Robert Redford's latest film, "The Conspirator," about the trial of Mary Surratt, accused of conspiring to kill Abraham Lincoln.
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- :00-21:24 - Review: "The Conspirator"
Music: Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings, "I Learned The Hard Way"
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25:28-36:15 - Massacre Theatre / Notes / Polls
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36:16-49:42 - Listener Feedback: Character Actors Hall of Fame
Music: Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings, "She Ain't A Child No More"
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51:08-55:05 - Donations
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55:22-1:19:25 - Top 5: Lumet Scenes
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1:19:26-1:22:29 - Close
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MUSIC
- Featured Artist: Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings
**NOTES / LINKS****
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Massacre Theatre winner: J. Neblett
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Sundance Institute Presents ShortsLab: Chicago
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Audible recommendation(s): "War" by Sebastian Junger and "Assassination Vacation" by Sarah Vowell
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Sincere apologies again to Mike Spring from DVDSnapshot.com... Technical difficulties forced us to cut his segment this week. Here are his Top 5 DVD Releases of the Week: Bob Dylan: Don't Look Back, El Topo/ The Holy Mountain, , Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas and Blow Out.
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A discussion of Joe Wright's "Hanna" starring Saoirse Ronan and Cate Blanchett... Plus, Matty's conversation with all-time great 'that guy' Michael Rooker ("Super") and the inaugural class of Filmspotting's Character Hall of Fame.
- :00-21:53 - Review: "Hanna"
Music: Fitz and the Tantrums, "Breakin' the Chains of Love"
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23:20-36:09 - Massacre Theatre / Polls / Notes / "Super"
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36:22-1:00:44 - Interview: Michael Rooker
Music: Fitz and the Tantrums, "Money Grabber"
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1:02:13-1:18:18 - DVDs / Donations
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1:18:45-1:38:33 - Top 5: Character Actors
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1:38:34 - 1:42:12 - Close / Producer's Note
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MUSIC
- Featured Artist: Fitz and the Tantrums
**NOTES / LINKS****
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Matty and Mae West event
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Breaking the End of "Source Code"
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/Filmcast w/ Duncan Jones
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Film Criticism In Focus Conference
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The Elephant in the Living Room
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Gene Siskel Film Center
- BFI's Top 50 To See Before 14
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Character Actor Hall of Fame - Visit for IMDb links
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Massacre Theatre winner: Keith Moser
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Top 5 DVD Releases of the Week: Somewhere, Kes, Rabbit Hole, The Way Back, The King's Speech
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All aboard! Matty triumphantly returns to discuss the new thriller "Source Code" and to share our Top 5 Train Movies. Plus, the Kieslowski Marathon resumes with "The Double Life of Veronique."
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- :00-17:45 - Review: "Source Code"
Music: The Civil Wars, "Barton Hollow"
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19:48-26:50 - DVDs w/ Mike Spring
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27:15-37:13 - Massacre Theatre / Polls / Notes
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37:14-52:28 - Kieslowski #3: "The Double Life of Veronique"
Music: The Civil Wars, "20 Years"
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53:51-1:00:41 - Donations
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1:01:02-1:19:07 - Top 5: Train Movies
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1:19:08 - 1:23:12 - Close / Outtakes
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MUSIC
- Featured Artist: The Civil Wars
**NOTES / LINKS****
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Massacre Theatre winner: Dante A. Bacani
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Sylvia Plath's "Metaphors"
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Top 5 Train Movies
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Audible recommendation(s): "Bossypants" and "Obama's Wars"
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Special guest Dana Stevens from Slate.com and the Slate Culture Gabfest joins Adam to discuss the new "Jane Eyre" and the 35th Anniversary release of "Taxi Driver." Plus, our Top 5 Robert De Niro Scenes. Yes, we're talking to you. No, that scene didn't make the cut. Sorry.
Sincere apologies to Mike Spring from DVD Snapshot! We recorded a fun new DVDs segment that had to be left on the cutting room floor due to an audio mix-up on our end. You can listen to the segment with my inferior sound here though -- New DVDs Audio -- and check out his top 5 DVD releases of the week below.
- :00-19:23 - Review: "Jane Eyre"
Music: The Moore Brothers, "Fascinations"
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20:53-30:34 - Massacre Theatre / Polls
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30:35-50:50 - "Taxi Driver" 35th Anniversary
Music: The Moore Brothers, "New For You"
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52:19-1:17:33 - Top 5: De Niro Scenes
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1:17:34-1:20:18 - Close
MUSIC
- Featured Artist: The Moore Brothers
**NOTES / LINKS****
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Slate Culture Gabfest
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Elizabeth Taylor, RIP - By Dana Stevens
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Listening to "Taxi Driver" - By Dana Stevens
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"Taxi Driver" recut trailer
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Top 5 De Niro Scenes
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Massacre Theatre winner: Jonathan Wang
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Top 5 DVD Releases of the Week: Arabesque, I Love You Phillip Morris, Taxi Driver, AI: Artifical Intelligence and TRON/TRON: Legacy
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Baz Luhrmann is remaking "The Great Gatsby"
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Adam enlists Mike Spring (DVD Snapshot) to revisit Jean-Pierre Melville's classic "Le Cercle Rouge" and Filmspotting's Top 5 Heist Movies. Plus, "Black Swan" and screenwriter/listener Brett Merryman calls in to defend Michael Mann's heist epic "Heat."
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:00-11:22 - Top 5 DVD Releases w/Mike Spring
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11:23-26:52 - Review Revisted: "Black Swan"
Music: Deer Tick, "Song About A Man"
- 31:19-43:06 - Marathon Revisited: "Le Cercle Rouge"
Music: Deer Tick, "Hell On Earth"
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44:45-59:08 - Top 5 Revisited: Heist Movies
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59:21-1:11:31 - Listener Feedback, Defending "Heat" w/ Brett Merryman
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1:11:32-1:14:06 - Close/Producer's Note
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MUSIC
- Featured Artist: Deer Tick
**NOTES / LINKS****
- Video essay by Matt Zoller Seitz on Michael Mann
- Audible recommendation(s): "Zombie Spaceship Wasteland," "The Elephant to Hollywood"
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The AV Club's Tasha Robinson sits in for Matty this week to discuss Abbas Kiarostami's enigmatic "Certified Copy." Plus, Adam and Tasha share their Top 5 Movies About Art, and Tasha offers some thoughts on the new Simon Pegg-Nick Frost comedy "Paul."
- :00-20:48 - Review: "Certified Copy"
Music: Free Energy, "Free Energy"
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22:00-29:56 - DVDs w/ Mike Spring
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30:42-45:38 - Massacre Theatre / Polls / Notes
-45:39-51:42 - Review: "Paul"
Music: Free Energy, "Hope Child"
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53:30-58:36 - Donations
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59:15 -1:28:06 - Top 5: Movies About Art
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1:28:07-1:30:19 - Close
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MUSIC
- Featured Artist: Free Energy
**NOTES / LINKS****
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Contest: Seven Brides/TCM Event at The Music Box
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Dogtooth director's next movie
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2010 Filmspot: Official Winners
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Massacre Theatre winner: Dave Lieberman
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Top 5 DVD Releases of the Week: Stand By Me: 25th Anniversary Ed., Our Hospitality, The Times of Harvey Milk, Anastasia/The Sandlot and Skyline.
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Got a ticking noise in your head? Steve Prokopy (aka Capone) from Ain't It Cool News fills in for Matty this week to list the Top 5 Long Takes. Plus, a discussion of "The Adjustment Bureau" and Steve's reactions to Kevin Smith's "Red State" and "Battle: Los Angeles."
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- Featured Artist: The Damselles & The TC4
**NOTES / LINKS****
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Watch the brilliant "Secret in Their Eyes' stadium sequence that in part inspired this week's top 5.
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Technical difficulties kept us from recording our usual DVD segment with Mike Spring from DVDSnapshot.com. The week's notable releases include: Waste Land, The Fighter and Hereafter, plus Blu-ray releases of Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, Au revoir les enfants and Yi Yi.
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Massacre Theatre winner: Lauren Fulton
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Even horses love Michael Fassbender
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Audible recommendation(s): "A Scanner Darkly," "Minority and Other Stories" and "The Adjustment Bureau"
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Do you like movies about death? First up, the second set of films in the Kieslowski Marathon, "A Short Film About Killing" and "A Short Film About Love." Later, Adam and Matty revisit their Top 5 Movies About Mortality from November 2008 and acknowledge some of their most glaring omissions.
- :00-16:57 - Kieslowski Marathon: "A Short Film About Love/Killing"
Music: Katie Sawicki, "Work To Do"
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19:06-31:21 - Massacre Theatre / Polls / Notes
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31:22-40:24 - Revolution Movies Feedback
Music: Katie Sawicki, "Orpheum"
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41:50-55:46 - DVDs / Donations
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56:10 -1:16:48 - Top 5: Mortality Movies Redux
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1:16:49-1:21:16 - Close / Outtakes
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Massacre Theatre winner: Adam Mark
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Interesting read: Paul Haggis vs. the Church of Scientology
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"Battleship Potemkin" at The Music Box - Fully restored 35mm print
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Facets DVD Exclusives
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Top 5 DVD Releases of the Week: Morning Glory, Inside Job, Jackass 3-D, Four Lions and The Next Three Days... Plus, Exit Through the Gift Shop (Blu-ray), Naussica of the Valley of the Wind.
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Kartemquin Films - pronounced like it looks, Kartem-QUIN (note to Adam)
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Hip-hop EP based on movie "Moon"
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Viva La Resistance! Le Ballgame and Le Kemp risk their lives to discuss the latest Listener's Choice pick, Jean-Pierre Melville's "Army of Shadows" ... Plus, the 2010 Golden Brick winner and the Top 5 Revolution Films.
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- :00-16:04 - Listener's Choice: "Army of Shadows"
Music: Lady Lamb the Beekeeper, "Bicycle"
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19:06-27:19 - Massacre Theatre / Polls
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27:20-33:42 - Small Town Movies Feedback
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33:43-45:35 - Massacre Theatre / Polls / Listener Feedback
Music: Lady Lamb the Beekeeper, "Between Two Trees"
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46:56-1:01:41 - DVDs / Donations
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1:02:01 -1:22:36 - Talkin' Bout a Top 5: Revolution Movies
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1:22:37-1:27:07 - Close / Outtakes
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- Featured Artist: Lady Lamb The Beekeeper
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New Cult Canon: Army of Shadows
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Massacre Theatre winner: Ben Newman
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"Battleship Potemkin" at The Music Box - Fully restored 35mm print, starts Friday, March 4
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Top 5 DVD Releases of the Week: Out of Sight, Fernando di Leo Crime Collection, Love and Other Drugs, Bambi, 127 Hours. Plus: The Cable Guy, Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould, The Last American Virgin/Losin' It/The Sure Thing, SWAT: Firefight
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Audible recommendation: "Lolita" by Vladimir Nabokov
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Matthias Ballgamus and Adamus Kempenaarius go in search of a coherent storyline and charismatic lead performance in director Kevin Macdonald's "The Eagle" ... Plus, the 2001: A Space Odyssey Monolith Memorial List of the Top 5 Relic Movies, and some great Listener Feedback on the most anticipated movies of the year.
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- :00-16:07 - Review: "The Eagle"
Music: The Lamplights "Home Again"
- 19:27-37:48 - Massacre Theatre / Polls / Notes
Music: The Lamplights "Traveling Song"
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39:01-51:50 - DVDs / Donations
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52:13 -1:02:49 - Top 5: Relic Movies
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1:02:50-1:05:45 - Close / Outtakes
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Massacre Theatre winner: Adam Lichty
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Robocop statue for Detroit?
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Recording live on tape from the Royal Cedar Suites Hotel, Adam and Matty discuss the new comedy "Cedar Rapids" ... Plus, the Bedford Falls Memorial List of the Top 5 Small Town Movies, and the first film in the Krzysztof Kieslowski Marathon, "Camera Buff."
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- :00-16:42 - Review: "Cedar Rapids"
Music: Gear Daddies "Stupid Boy" - 19:59-30:35 - Massacre Theatre / Polls / Notes
- 25:11-36:11 - Kieslowski #1: "Camera Buff"
Music: Gear Daddies "Color of Her Eyes" - 1:00:19-59:56 - DVDs / Donations
- 1:00:19 -1:13:26 - Top 5: Small Town Movies
- 1:13:27-1:17:25 - Close / Outtakes
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**NOTES / LINKS****
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Seriously, "It's a Wonderful Life" didn't even get a mention in the show? For shame.
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Somehow in all the "Biutiful"/"Pursuit of Happyness" tie-ins, we failed to mention the whole deliberate misspelling thing. But yes, that was part of our attempt at being clever.
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"Happyness" is actually the 11th most entered MT ever.
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Massacre Theatre winner: Steve Carley
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Adam Palcher's Best of Sundance List
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Time Out's Top 100 British Films
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Adam and Matty discuss Alejandro González Iñárritu's latest happy-go-lucky romp "Biutiful," starring Javier Bardem... and share their Top 5 Most Anticipated Films of 2011. Paging Terrence Malick... Mr. Malick.
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Filmspotting #334- :00-12:28 - Review: "Biutiful"
Music: Wake Up Lucid, "Paint Your Lips"
- 14:55-25:10 - Massacre Theatre / Polls / Notes
- 25:11-36:11 - Listener Feedback
Music: Wake Up Lucid, "A Minor"
- 37:50-48:43 - DVDs / Donations
- 49:03 - 1:02:56 - Top 5: Most Anticipated of 2011
- 1:02:57-1:06:51 - Close / Outtakes
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Oscars Preview/Live Event Audio
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Listener Golden Brick Nominees
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Massacre Theatre winner: Carla Fleisher
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Adam and Matty announce the only awards that make the winners say, "What"? It's Filmspotting's Golden Bricks of 2010 -- their favorite overlooked/underappreciated movies of the past year. Pluis, a Listener's Choice discussion of Lukas Moodysson's 2001 film "Together."
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- :00-18:04 - Listener's Choice: "Together"
Music: Iron & Wine, "Tree By The River"
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21:16-30:55 - Massacre Theatre / Polls / Notes
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30:56-37:51 - Listener Feedback
Music: Iron & Wine, "Walking Far From Home"
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39:09-52:53 - DVDs / Donations
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53:13 - 1:11:19 - Top 5: Golden Bricks
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1:12:20-1:15:10 - Close / Outtake
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- Yes, Matty is/was aware that "Raiders of the Lost Ark" came out in 1981.
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Massacre Theatre winner: Lorel Janiszewski
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Adam's Audible recs: "Ordinary People" by Judith Guest and "A Prayer for Owen Meany" by John Irving
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Adam and Matty shame the Golden Globes with their Top 5 Lead Performances of 2010. Plus, the guys get back to their working class roots for a discussion of Mike Leigh's latest "Another Year."
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- :00-14:27 - Review: "Another Year"
Music: Mark Mallman, "Knockout on 22nd Street"
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15:48 - 24:40 - Squarespace / New DVDs
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25:04-37:01 - Massacre Theatre / Polls
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37:03-53:45 - Top 5: Performances of 2010
Music: Mark Mallman, "Death Wish"
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54:53-56:45 - Donations / Thank you's
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1:06:15-1:22:44 - Top 5: Performances of 2010 cont.
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1:22:45-1:26:17 - Close / Outtake
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Tribune/Oscars Live Event
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Top 11-20 Films of 2010
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Massacre Theatre winner: Tom Price
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The moment of truth is finally here as Adam and Matty unveil their Top 10 Films of 2010 -- with a little help from very special guests Scott Tobias (AV Club) and Michael Phillips (Chicago Tribune). There wasn't time to fit in any honorable mentions, but you can check out the full Top 10 lists here, including Adam's 11-20.
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- :21-20:25 - Top 10 of 2010: #10-6
Music: Pains of Being Pure..., "Heart in Your Heartbreak" - 22:49-31:21 - Massacre Theatre / Polls / Notes
- 31:22-51:05 - Top 10 of 2010: #5-4Music: Pains of Being Pure..., "The One"
- 59:19 - 1:07:16 - New DVDs w/ Mike Spring
- 1:07:44-1:44:05 - Top 10 of 2010: #3-1
- 1:44:06-1:47:54 - Close
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A.V. Club's Best Films of 2010
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A.O. Scott on "Black Swan"
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Dan Kois' "Black Swan" flowchart
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Facets screening of "The Circle"
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Massacre Theatre winner: Lance St. Laurent
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With Matty on the road again, Steve Prokopy aka Capone from Ain't It Cool News sits in to round out the holiday movie season with discussions of "True Grit," "Somewhere" and "Blue Valentine." Plus, the guys share the Top 5 Supporting Performances of 2010.
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Filmspotting #330- :00-10:58 - Review: "True Grit"
- 10:59-17:29 - Review: "Somewhere"
- 17:30-24:56 - Review: "Blue Valentine" Music: Scott Lucas & The Married Men, "Extra Special Bitter"
- 26:04-31:14 - Massacre Theatre / Polls
- 31:15-51:05 - Top 5: Supp. Actors of 2010 Music: Scott Lucas & The Married Men, "Stolen Umbrellas"
- 52:12-1:10:59 - Top 5: Supp. Actresses of 2010
- 1:11:00-1:13:09 - Close
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Matty may be off, but never fear... Adam has your holiday Filmspotting Fix. He talks with author Robert K. Elder about his new book "The Film That Changed My Life: 30 Directors on Their Epiphanies in the Dark." Happy New Year everyone!
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Are "The Fighter" and "The King's Speech" Oscar contenders or Oscar bums? Adam and Matty discuss, plus wrap up their Powell-Pressburger Marathon with The Archers -- the best of the Marathon Awards.
RUNDOWN
Filmspotting #329- :00-18:14 - Review: "The King's Speech"
Music: We Were The States "Don't Ask Why"
- 19:37-25:59 - Massacre Theatre / Polls (Winner: Kyle Waldron)
- 26:00-38:38 - Review: "The Fighter"
Music: We Were The States "Paris Green"
- 40:05-49:12 - DVDs, Notes, Thank You's
- 49:39-1:03:54 - Top 5: "The Archers" Awards
- 1:04:52-1:08:07 - Close / Outtakes
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**NOTES / CORRECTIONS****
- Corey Atad on The Archers
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It's an arthouse/indie double feature this week as Adam and Matty discuss "I Love You Phillip Morris," starring Jim Carrey and Ewan MacGregor, and "Tiny Furniture," writer/director/star Lena Dunham's South by Southwest favorite. Plus, DVD Snapshot's Mike Spring drops in to share the Top 5 DVDs of 2010.
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RUNDOWN
- Check back
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Top 5 DVDs of 2010
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Adam's Audible picks: "Cleopatra: A Life" and Stephen King's "Dark Tower" series
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Tune in to the latest episode of Filmspotting to hear the tale of a beautiful, articulate white swan, who got Darren Aronofsky's latest film starring Natalie Portman... and the evil, bloviating black swan, who could only fixate on inconsequential things like dialogue. Plus, your swan hosts discuss the final film in their Powell-Pressburger Marathon, "Peeping Tom," and share their Top 5 Turkeys of 2010.
RUNDOWN
- :00-18:10 - Intro/Review: "Black Swan" Music: Andrew Bird "Masterswarm" - 19:03-26:35 - Massacre Theatre/Polls (Winner: Jeff Peterson)
- 26:36-38:27 - Archers Marathon: "Peeping Tom"
Music: Andrew Bird "Not A Robot, But A Ghost"
- 39:26-48:07 - DVDs, Notes, Thank You's
- 48:30-1:03:54 - Top 5: Turkeys of 2010
- 1:03:55-1:06:43 - Close / Outtakes
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- Kieslowski, Best Non-Kids Kids Movies
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- Featured Artist: Andrew Bird
**NOTES / CORRECTIONS****
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Scorsese w/ Kermode on "Peeping Tom"
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Schoonmaker w/ Kermode on "Peeping Tom" - 26 min. mark
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Top 5 Turkeys of 2010
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Put the kids to bed and the pets to sleep, it's Filmspotting After Hours... possibly for the last time... as Adam and Matty vow to dive into a Listener's Choice pick every month on the show (rather than, you know, every two or three months on After Hours). On this final installment, your hosts discuss Arnaud Desplechin's "Kings and Queen" starring Mathieu Almaric, Catherine Deneuve and Emmanuelle Devos. Plus, some feedback on "The Room" and Filmspotting's 'Yay us!' mailbag segment.
Congratulations to all of the latest Filmspotting swag winners, chosen from donations announced on episodes #315-#326. Email feedback@filmspotting.net to claim your prize. Thanks for your continued support!
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Thanks to Listener's Choice winner Justin Tafe from Park Slope, Brooklyn, formerly from Boston. "As with Desplechin's 2008 A Christmas Tale (featuring many of the same actors as here), there is a lot of messy, untold history beneath the surface of all of the personal relationships in the film, much of which is eventually revealed as the story unfolds and the layers are peeled back. I've forgotten several of the plot details since first seeing it a few years ago, but recall that it packed a surprising emotional punch and stuck with me for several days after watching it."
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Two hosts enter the canyon... but how many come out with all of their limbs intact? Adam and Matty discuss Danny Boyle's "127 Hours," based on the true story of climber/thrillseeker Aron Ralston. Plus, the AV Club's Nathan Rabin stops by to talk about his new book "My Year Of Flops" and help reveal the Top 5 Manic Pixie Dream Girls -- a phrase Rabin coined when he originally reviewed Cameron Crowe's "Elizabehtown." Oh, Zooey... how could we forsake you?
- :00-19:21 - Intro/Review: "127 Hours"
Music: Elizabethtown - Pinback,"Loro"
- 20:42-25:37 - Massacre Theatre (Winner: Jeff Nohl)
- 25:38-46:59 - Interview: Nathan Rabin
Music: Elizabethtown - Ryan Adams "English Girls, Approximately"
- 48:23-58:22 - DVDs, Notes, Thank You's
- 58:36-1:22:01 - Top 5: Manic Pixie Dream Girls
- 1:22:01-1:24:40 - Close / Outtakes
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President of the Naomi Watts Fan Club Adam decrees that Filmspotting discuss Doug Liman's take on the Valerie Plame scandal starring Watts and Sean Penn, who inspires your hosts to share their Top 5 Sean Penn Performances. Plus, Adam and Matty dare to enter Tommy Wiseau's "The Room" -- a Listener's Choice selection.
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RUNDOWN
Filmspotting #325- 1:10-22:04 - Review: "Fair Game" Music: Carl Hauck,"Wrong About Distance" *- 23:12-24:48* - Audible Recommendation
- 25:02-31:06 - Massacre Theatre (Winner: Joe Frangipane)
- 31:07-36:58 - Polls / Notes
- 36:59-52:45 - Listener's Choice: "The Room")
Music: Carl Hauck,"Coming Away"
- 53:42-1:05:35 - DVDs, Thank You's
- 1:05:54-1:24:00 - Top 5: Penn Performances
- 1:24:00-1:28:00 - Close / Outtakes
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**NOTES / CORRECTIONS****
- "Peeping Tom" Meetup
- Did Matty pronounce "Night of the Hunter" director Charles Laughton... 'Charlie Lowden'?
- We don't actually have a BlackBerry App to go with our iPhone App... but we ARE part of the BlackBerry Podcasts App. And we just got word that an Android App is coming!
- Movies About Movies Syllabus
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Filmspotting wrestles with "The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest" and shares their Top 5 Trilogies. Plus, Listener Feedback on Adam and Matty's Top 5 Dance Movies.
RUNDOWN
Filmspotting #324- :34-17:13 - Review: "The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet's Nest" Music: Tegan & Sara, "On Directing" - 18:03-23:44 - Massacre Theatre (Winner: Phil Hughes)
- 23:45-26:36 - Polls / Notes
- 26:37-38:13 - Feedback (Double Features, Dance Movies)
Music: Tegan & Sara, "Hell"
- 39:02-47:48 - DVDs, Thank You's
*- 47:59-1:05:40 - Top 5: Trilogies
- 1:05:41*-1:09:33 - Close / Outtake
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*NOTES / CORRECTIONS*
- "The Detective and The Dude"
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Adam and Matty discuss Clint Eastwood's latest "Hereafter," dive into a batch of Existentialism movie Listener Feedback that would make Sartre proud and help plan your next backyard or drive-in event with their Top 5 Double Features.
RUNDOWN
- :59-17:53 - Review: "Hereafter"
Music: Gully, "Tundra Heart"
- 18:23-19:26 - Audible Recommendations
- 19:27-24:22 - Massacre Theatre
- 24:23-30:12 - Polls / Notes
- 30:13-43:16 - Feedback (Existentialist Movies)
Music: Gully, "Buckets"
- 44:19-53:38 - DVDs, Thank You's
- 53:39-1:11:11 - Top 5: Double Features
- 1:11:12-1:14:43 - Close / Outtakes
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- Endorsement, "Catfish" (Spoiler)
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"The Detective and The Dude"
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Detective and the Dude Contest Winners
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BBC: Yojimbo vs. Fistful
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Top 5 Double Features
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Slate Culture Gabfest
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Adam on TCM Video Podcast
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Filmspotting tackles the "other" Facebook movie with a discussion of the new documentary "Catfish." Plus, when Adam and Matty swiped their audition card, it said Dance 10, Looks 3 ... the fourth film in the Powell-Pressburger Marathon, "The Red Shoes," inspires their Top 5 Dance Movies.
RUNDOWN
- :12-19:17 - Review: "Catfish"
Music: TV Buddahs "Fun Girls"
- 19:44-24:54 - Massacre Theatre
- 24:49-32:36 - Frears Int. Clip / Notes / Polls
- 32:35-46:39 - Archers #4: "The Red Shoes"
Music: TV Buddahs "Let Me Sleep"
- 47:18-53:41 - DVDs, Thank Yous
- 53:51-1:09:15 - Top 5: Dance Movies
- 1:09:15-1:11:46 - Close
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Filmmaker/actor Edward Burns sits in for Matty this week to discuss his new film "Nice Guy Johnny," and reflect on the career of his cinematic idol, Woody Allen. Adam and Ed review Allen's latest, "You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger," and share their Top 5 Woody Allen Scenes.
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RUNDOWN
- :34-21:02 - Review: "You Will Meet A Tall, Dark Stranger"
Music: P.T. Walkley "What's What"
- 21:30-22:44 - Audible Recommendation
- 23:00-29:29 - Mass. Theatre (Winner: Scott Ham)
- 29:28-35:06 - Notes / Polls
- 36:02-63:09 - Interview: Ed Burns
Music: P.T. Walkley "Something More"
- 1:04:07-1:24:51 - Top 5: Woody Allen Scenes
- 1:24:51-1:28:17 - Close
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One of your hosts stops short of calling it a masterpiece, the other couldn't stay awake watching it... Adam and Matty discuss Mark Romanek's "Never Let Me Go." Plus, the third film in the Powell-Pressburger Marathon, "A Matter of Life and Death," and, appropriately, the Top 5 Existential Movies.
RUNDOWN
-:34-17:29 - Review: "Never Let Me Go"
Music: The Gaslight Anthem, "American Slang"
-18:29-23:10 - Mass. Theatre (Winner: N. Stephens)
-23:11-25:46 - Notes / Polls
-26:47-36:36 - Archers #3: "A Matter of Life and Death"
-Music: The Gaslight Anthem, "Bring It On"
-37:52-42:45 - DVDs / Donations
-43:19-56:45 - Top 5: Existential Movies
-56:45-1:00:04 - Close
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Adam and Matty beg you to like them this week by discussing David Fincher's "The Social Network." Plus, Matty's conversation with Davis Guggenheim, the director of the documentary "Waiting for 'Superman," and the Top 5 Movies About Ambition.
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RUNDOWN
Filmspotting #319
- :34-20:25 - Review: "The Social Network"
Music: The Tins, "The Green Room"
- 21:29-23:13 - Audible Recommendation
- 23:14-27:24 - Mass. Theatre (Winner: M. Christal)
- 27:25-31:09 - Notes / Polls
- 31:10-47:53 - Interview: Davis Guggenheim
Music: The Tins, "Subtle Rattle"
- 47:14-53:34 - DVDs / Donations
- 48:32-1:11:32 - Top 5: Movies About Ambition
- 1:11:33-1:14:34 - Close / Outtakes
MUSIC
- Featured Artist: The Tins
NOTES / CORRECTIONS
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"The Social Network" Trailer
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"Social Network" score is not Nine Inch Nails but Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross. Or so someone much hipper than us says.
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"Waiting for Superman" Trailer
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"The Detective and The Dude" Filmspotting event
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Adam's Audible recommendations: "Never Let Me Go" and "The Way Hollywood Tells It."
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Consider the Conversation: "A Documentary About a Taboo Subject"
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Adam's Top 5 Movies About Ambition from 2007 (FS #157): Double Indemnity; Ran / Throne of Blood; Bob Roberts / Cradle Will Rock; A Star is Born ('37); Risky Business.
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Ben Affleck is back as director and actor with "The Town." Adam and Matty discuss, plus share Listener Feedback and their Top 5 Boston Films.
RUNDOWN
Filmspotting #318- :13-16:59 - Review: "The Town"
Music: Utah Carol, "Find a Way"
- 17:32-22:00 - Mass. Theatre (Winner: A. Choi)
- 22:01-25:55 - Voicemail / Notes / Polls
- 25:56-33:01 - Listener Feedback (Hitman Movies)
Music: Utah Carol, "Misfits"
- 33:40-53:34 - Top 5: Boston Films
- 53:35-55:30 - Close
MUSIC
- Featured Artist: Utah Carol
NOTES / CORRECTIONS
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Ty Burr's "Reel Boston"
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Long story... We recorded DVDs / Donations as usual, but couldn't get it in the show. That kind of week.
SPONSORS / PARTNERS
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Filmspotting's discussion of "I'm Still Here" -- chronicling the "lost year" of actor Joaquin Phoenix -- is NOT a hoax. Or is it? Plus, the second film in the Powell-Pressburger Marathon, "Black Narcissus," and the year-by-year countdown resumes with the Top 5 Films of 1996.
RUNDOWN
- :34-25:18 - Review: "I'm Still Here"
Music: Smith Westerns, "Be My Girl"
- 26:14-27:54 - Audible Recommendation
- 27:55-32:27 - Mass. Theatre (Winner: J. Eaken)
- 32:28-36:50 - Correction / Polls
- 36:51-49:54 - Archers #2: "Black Narcissus"
Music: Smith Westerns, "Girl in Love"
- 50:52-59:13 - DVDs / Donations
- 59:14-1:19:40 - Top 5: Films of 1996
- 1:19:41-1:24:07 - Close / Outtakes
MUSIC
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Featured Artist: Smith Westerns
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Smith Westerns - iTunes
NOTES / CORRECTIONS:
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Has to be a new record bleeps in a show, right?
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Full confession: "Bound" only jumped from honorable mention to #4 when I discovered my original pick ("Waiting for Guffman") was a 1997 film.
SPONSORS / PARTNERS
- Creative Screenwriting - iTunes
Filmspotting targets the new George Clooney "thriller" "The American," directed by Anton Corbijn. The lads also find some time to shoot down some Listener Feedback and turn their scopes on their Top 5 Hitman Movies.
RUNDOWN
- :19-18:12 - Review: "The American"
Music: Spouse, "Vampire Love Song"
- 19:08-24:26 - Mass. Theatre (Winner: D. Bermea)
- 24:27-34:14 - Voicemail / Notes / Polls
- 34:15-42:21 - Listener Feedback
Music: Spouse, "What You're Feeling"
- 43:22-56:40 - DVDs / Donations
- 56:39-1:15:07 - Top 5: Hitman Movies
- 1:15:08-1:17:58 - Close / Outtake
MUSIC
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Featured Artist: Spouse
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Spouse - iTunes
NOTES / CORRECTIONS
- Earmuffs alert: Pretty harmless swear word during Massacre Theatre... and a possible f-bomb during one of the top 5 clips, but mostly unintelligible.
SPONSORS / PARTNERS
- Creative Screenwriting - iTunes
Filmspotting dissects two atypical "war" movies this week: Amir Bar-Lev's new documentary "The Tillman Story," which deconstructs the narrative put forth by the U.S. military in the wake of the friendly-fire death of former NFL star-turned-Army Ranger Pat Tillman... and... the Powell-Pressburger Marathon begins with 1943's "The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp." Adam and Matty also don their hoodies to share their Top 5 Most Anticipated Fall Movies.
This podcast is brought to you by Audible.com.
RUNDOWN
Filmspotting #315
- :34-24:23 - Review: "The Tillman Story"
Music: Title Tracks, "Every Little Bit Hurts"
- 25:15-27:44 - Audible Recommendation
- 27:45-31:37 - Mass. Theatre (Winner: B. Merriman)
- 31:38-38:37 - Notes / Polls
- 38:38-53:45 - Archers #1: "The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp"
Music: Title Tracks, "Tougher Than The Rest"
- 54:57-1:04:41 - DVDs / Donations
- 1:04:42-1:20:48 - Top 5: Fall Movie Preview
- 1:20:49-1:23:58 - Close / Outtakes
MUSIC
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Featured Artist: Title Tracks
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Title Tracks - iTunes
NOTES / CORRECTIONS:
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We have it on good authority that the term "Kiwi" is not offensive. Adam dodged a bullet.
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"Metropolis" at Milwaukee Film Fest
SPONSORS / PARTNERS
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Creative Screenwriting - iTunes
At last! After Hours makes a repugnant return with a Listener's Choice discussion of Pier Paolo Pasolini's 1975 shock and awe (and vomit) "Salo, or 120 Days of Sodom." Plus, Adam and Matty share some of the great Listener Feedback that has slipped through the cracks the past couple months.
Congratulations to all of the latest Filmspotting swag winners, chosen from donations announced on episodes #307-#314. Email feedback@filmspotting.net to claim your prize. Thanks for your continued support!
NOTES / CORRECTIONS:
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Gaspar Noe is probably pronounced "no-AY".
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"Spellbound" Dream Sequence
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Joe Conway's 48 Hour Film Project Entry
Special guest Michael Phillips from the Chicago Tribune sits in for Matty this week to discuss the new Australian crime drama "Animal Kingdom." Plus, Adam and Michael reveal their Top 5 Australian Films.
MUSIC
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Featured Artist: Free Energy
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Free Energy - iTunes
RUNDOWN
- :17-20:27 - Review: "Animal Kingdom"
Music: Free Energy, "Free Energy"
- 21:40-25:52 - Mass. Theatre (Winner: S. Rydman)
- 25:53-35:45 - Notes / Polls
- 35:46-41:53 - Listener Feedback (Duvall)
Music: Free Energy, "Dream City"
- 42:52-1:11:21 - Top 5: Australian Movies
- 1:11:22-1:13:43 - Close / Outtakes
NOTES / CORRECTIONS:
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Read Michael Phillips' reviews
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Massacre Theatre winner Susan Rydman is from Kearns, UTAH, not Kearns, Ohio. Completely Adam's fault.
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Andrew Bovell adapted his play "Speaking in Tongues" for the film "Lantana."
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Top 5 Australian Films
SPONSORS / PARTNERS
- Creative Screenwriting - iTunes
Hey, sports fans! As you know, Filmspotting comes to the microphones to praise films, NOT to bury them, and usually when the film in question involves Bill Murray, Sissy Spacek and the legendary Robert Duvall, the lads find it easy to wax effusive. In this week's film "Get Low," Duvall's character, Felix Bush, invites everyone to attend his 'funeral party' and share a story about him. Oddly, in contrast to their peers at Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic, your in-house elegiacal duo were left struggling for something nice to say. Luckily, the lads were able to fete Mr. Duvall properly later in the show by counting down their Top 5 Robert Duvall Performances. The guys also work in a fresh, glistening batch of Listener Feedback before Adam spends the rest of the podcast trying to convince a newly 26 year-old Matty that, no, one does NOT register for gifts for their birthday and that no matter how well-worded Matty's letter to Target may be, it probably would fall on deaf ears.
MUSIC BY
- Sarah Jaffe
SPONSORS/PARTNERS
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- Dangerous:Memories podcast
- 26 Screenplays
- Creative Screenwriting - iTunes
RUNDOWN
- :31-18:13 - Review: "Get Low"
Sarah Jaffe, "Vulnerable"
- 20:23-24:59 - Massacre Theatre
- 25:00-27:11 - Polls
- 27:12-39:44 - Listener Feedback
Sarah Jaffe, "Clementine"
- 40:43-49:20 - DVDs / Donations
- 49:21-1:12:07 - Top 5: Duvall Performances
- 1:12:08-1:15:49 - Close / Outtakes
NOTES / CORRECTIONS:
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"Hud" was based on Larry McMurtry's novel "Horseman, Pass By."
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Patricia Neal won the Best Actress in a Leading Role Oscar for "Hud."
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Porco "ROH-so" not "RAH-so" is probably correct, huh? Thoughts on "consigliere"? Don't skip the outtake.
If you press Up, Down, Up, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, A, B, A, B, Start, during the title screen of this week's episode of Filmspotting, you'll unlock a discussion of the hipsterific new action film, "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World," starring Michael Cera and directed by Edgar Wright ("Shaun of the Dead"). Then, if you manage to collect all the Golden Erudite coins hidden throughout the overwrought discussion, you can warp ahead to this week's Sheldrake ceremony, wherein Adam and Matty bestow some awards to the best of their recently-wrapped Billy Wilder Marathon. Finally, listen in as the lads do battle with their dueling Top 5 Action Movie Romances ... that is, if Adam had bothered to actually include any action movies. Tron says, "Finish him."
Presenting sponsor: This podcast is brought to you by Audible.com. Download a free audiobook of your choice today at audiblepodcast.com/filmspotting.
Massacre Theatre is presented by the Dangerous: Memories Podcast
Filmspotting's Top 5 is presented by 26 Screenplays
Music: Brett Shady
Podcast Partner: Creative Screenwriting Podcast
Filmspotting #312
:31 - 17:22 - Review: "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World"
Music: Brett Shady, "Somebody Else"
18:55 - 24:19 - Mass. Theatre (Winner: Andre Cadieux)
24:20 - 27:08 - Polls / Notes
27:09 - 44:03 - Billy Wilder Marathon Awards
Music: Brett Shady, "She Ain't Worth It"
44:35 -55:07 - DVDs / Donations
55:08 - 1:11:50 - Top 5: Action Movie Romances
1:11:51 -1:15:41 - Close / Outtakes
NOTES / CORRECTIONS
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Corey Atad's Top 5 Action Movie Romances at the Filmspotting Forum.
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48 Hour Film Project in Chicago
August 6: Matt Singer from IFC News and the IFC News podcast sits in for Adam this week to discuss the new Cold War thriller "Farewell" and the Steve Carell/Paul Rudd comedy "Dinner For Schmucks." Plus, Matt and Matty share their Top 5 Acting Performances by Directors.
Massacre Theatre is presented by the Dangerous: Memories podcast.
Filmspotting's Top 5 is presented by 26 Screenplays.
Music by Arcade Fire.
Filmspotting #311
:16 - 21:16 - Review: "Farewell"
Music: Arcade Fire, "The Suburbs"
21:35 - 27:42 - Mass. Theatre (Winner: Nathan Kerr)
27:43 - 34:05 - Polls / Contests
34:06 - 37:07 - Singer Recommends
Music: Arcade Fire, "Modern Man"
38:27 - 52:36 - Review: "Dinner for Schmucks"
Music: Arcade Fire, "Empty Room"
53:26 -1:02:01 - DVDs / Donations
1:02:02 - 1:20:42 - Top 5 Acting Performances by Directors
1:20:43 -1:24:35 - Close / Outtakes
NOTES / CORRECTIONS
- Check out Jeff Goldsmith's Creative Screenwriting podcast, which can be accessed through iTunes here.
July 30: There's only one thing that can top a new Filmspotting episode featuring an interview with Todd Solondz about his new film "Life During Wartime," a discussion of the final film in our Billy Wilder Marathon, "Stalag 17," and our Top 5 Performances of 2010 (So Far) ... and that's to welcome in a brand spanking new member of Filmspotting Nation. That's right, there's a new Kempenaar on the block! Congrats to Adam and Sarah on the birth of a healthy baby boy that Uncle Matty is tentatively naming Mattias Lemmon Bridges Kempenaar the II.
Massacre Theatre is presented by the Dangerous: Memories podcast.
Filmspotting's Top 5 is presented by 26 Screenplays.
Music by Smile Smile.
Filmspotting #310
:16-24:38 - Interview: Todd Solondz
Music: Smile Smile, "Tempo Bledsoe"
25:07-29:22 - Massacre Theatre (Winner: J. Hickle)
29:23-36:28 - Poll Questions
36:29-51:54 - Wilder #5: "Stalag 17"
Music: Smile Smile, "Beg You To Stay" 52:26-1:01:01 - DVDs / Donations 1:01:21-1:26:18 - Top 5 Performances of 2010 (So Far)
1:26:19-1:30:19 - Close / Outtakes
NOTES / CORRECTIONS
- Thanks to Sam Van Hallgren for stepping up on short notice and doing the heavy production lifting on this episode! Without Sam and Golden Joe, there truly would be no show.
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Not sure about that Isaiah Berlin essay Todd Solondz was referring to? Read about "The Hedgehog and the Fox".
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Check out Jeff Goldsmith's Creative Screenwriting podcast, which can be accessed through iTunes here.
July 23: It’s a cinematic Battle Royale this week as Matty “Beefcake” Ballgame and Adam “The Crying Dutchman” Kempenaar get between the Filmspotting arena ropes to offer up dueling lists of the Top 5 Films of 2010 (So Far). But wait? Is that … no … it can’t be? That’s the AV Club’s Scott Tobias’s music! And there he is! And he’s making his way to the ring to bludgeon our in-house tag-team with his own superior best of the year picks. Oh, this could get crazy folks! Almost as exciting as Matty and Adam’s takes on director Lisa Cholodenko’s "The Kids Are All Right," the new comedy starring Julianne Moore, Annette Bening and Mark Ruffalo. Oh no, Tobias has taken out both gladiators, but here comes Armond “The Assailer” White, and he’s got a metal chair! Look out Scott! Oh, the humanity. Will film criticism ever survive?
Massacre Theatre is presented by the Dangerous: Memories podcast.
Filmspotting's Top 5 is presented by 26 Screenplays.
Music by The Hoof and the Heel.
Filmspotting #309
:16-18:28 - Review: "The Kids Are All Right"
Music: The Hoof and the Heel, "And All the Tigers"
19:37-24:36 - Massacre Theatre (Winner: Dan Burns)
24:37-28:05 - Poll Questions
28:06-41:47 - Top 5 Films of 2010: #5-4
41:48-46:55 - Disappointments of 2010
Music: The Hoof and the Heel, "Fireworks"
47:34-1:03:31 - DVDs / Contest Winners / Donations 1:03:32-1:26:19 - Top 5 Films of 2010: #3-1
1:26:20-1:30:19 - Close / Outtakes NOTES / CORRECTIONS
- Read the winning entries in Matty's 'Song in a Movie Moment' contest.
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In case you missed the multiple Armond White references.
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Check out Jeff Goldsmith's Creative Screenwriting podcast, which can be accessed through iTunes here.
Had the weirdest dream last night. Want to hear it? I was at the Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago amidst a sea of sweaty hipsters, but these two dudes (one a lot more handsome than the other) stood out. They were riding around on paisley covered unicorns. One was wearing a pair of faded Garanimal corduroys and a vintage Lamb Lies Down on Broadway Genesis t-shirt (seemingly unironically); the other was wearing his grandfather’s Pendleton plaid over a ragged Temple of the Dog tee and kept bragging to no one in particular about seeing Nirvana at the Croc in ’93. Then they started discussing director Christopher Nolan’s new film “Inception,” extolling its visuals and its mind-bending mythology. Then I thought I woke up. But I found myself in bed, thankfully fully clothed, in between those same two film nerds, only now they were prattling on and on about Billy Wilder’s classic film "The Apartment," starring Shirley MacLaine and Jack Lemmon. So I shut my eyes again and thought for sure I had woken up this time. But instead I found myself in a bowling alley and Saddam Hussein was working behind the shoe counter and I looked out at the lanes and there they were AGAIN! The pedantic duo were drinking some oat sodas and listing their Top 5 Dream Sequences. Every three minutes the far more handsome of the two would announce that the other was “out of his element” and about that time a dwarf who seemed to be speaking backwards started dancing awkwardly in the middle of the floor.
Also on the show: Massacre Theatre -- presented by Running Hope Through America -- and music from Matthew Santos.
Filmspotting #308
:13-21:00 - Review: "Inception"
Music: Matthew Santos, "The Good Life"
21:55-27:41 - New DVDs / Notes
27:42-32:54 - Massacre Theatre (Winner: Mike Davidson)
32:55-36:47 - Poll Questions
36:48-55:57 - Wilder Marathon #4: "The Apartment"
Music: Matthew Santos, "Break Free"
56:57-1:11:10 - Thank You / Donations
1:11:11-1:26:47 - Top 5: Dream Sequences
1:26:48-1:29:57 - Close / Outtakes NOTES / CORRECTIONS
- Sam Smith on his process creating the artwork for Criterion Collection's "Everlasting Moments."
- Check out Jeff Goldsmith's Creative Screenwriting podcast, which can be accessed through iTunes here.
July 9: This week's Filmspotting is comprised solely of a shirtless, lupine Matty and guest host, the gorgeous, sparkly Steve Prokopy (Capone, Ain't It Cool News) taking turns screaming 'Belllllllla' into the microphone. Yes, that's right, it's Twilight time here on Filmspotting with a discussion of the latest from the saga, "Eclipse." Then the boys will travel from the gloomy, sunless Pacific Northwest to the even more destitute and harrowing climes of the rural Ozarks for a discussion of the critically acclaimed thriller "Winter's Bone." Also, tying in with "Twilight's" display of the lusty young undead, Steve and Matty relate their Top 5 Vampire Films. All this and "Predators'" Louis Ozawa Changchien joins the Filmspotting Acting Troupe for a special rendition of Massacre Theatre.
Also on the show: Music from Surfer Blood.
Filmspotting #307
:13-11:12 – Review: "Twilight Saga: Eclipse"
Music: Surfer Blood
12:53-21:55 – Massacre Theatre / Interview w/ Louis Ozawa Changchien - (Winner: Ben Bronsink)
21:56-27:32 – Review: "Winter’s Bone"
Music: Surfer Blood
28:17-34:10 – New DVDs / Donations / Ken Kempenaar
34:13-51:37 – Top 5: Vampire Movies
51:38-55:22 – Close / Next Show
NOTES / CORRECTIONS
- Check out Jeff Goldsmith's Creative Screenwriting podcast, which can be accessed through iTunes here.
June 25: With Adam and Matty both doing some traveling this week, Filmspotting forgoes it's usual weekly format for a Listener Feedback-focused edition of After Hours, including more thoughts on the best Directors of the Decade. Plus, Matty goes Triumph the Insult Comic Dog on some zombie-definition obsessed listeners who take issue with his classification of Danny Boyle's "28 Days Later."
NOTES / CORRECTIONS
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Most egregious Clint Eastwood "groaner"? The decision to put the disembodied lips of Kevin Bacon's estranged wife on the phone in "Mystic River."
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Josh in Normal, Illinois corroborates our take on "28 Days Later" as a zombie movie, citing Glenn Kay's "Zombie Movies: The Ultimate Guide." Kay lists it as one of the best zombie movies ever. Plus, there's this - "Zombies can run: why 28 Days Later is a zombie movie after all."
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Read all about The 48 Hour Film Project... Check out this recent entry from Drew in Gaithersburg, Maryland... Mark Marshall in Boston won top prize in 2009.
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Learn more about Writers In Treatment.
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Jeff Goldsmith's Creative Screenwriting podcast can be accessed through iTunes here.
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Follow more notes and corrections at http://twitter.com/filmspotting
Adam’s got a Matty. Buzz has a Woody. Pixar trots out its intrepid team of toys for one more great escape with this week’s hot summer release of "Toy Story 3." Will Msrs. Lightyear and Sheriff recapture the magic that has endeared them to so many (including our in-house Waldorf and Statlers)? Or will the luster finally dull on the polyurethane and could the franchise possibly be down-graded from Mint to Near-Mint condition? Also on this week’s episode, John C. Reilly, star of the new film "Cyrus," drops in for a quick chat with Adam; the two delve into the finer points of improvisational acting, 1980’s national politics, and, uh, "Die Hard?" Finally, Matty teams up with James Garner while Adam hops on the back of Steve McQueen’s motorcycle to deliver Filmspotting’s Top 5 Escape Movies. On a side note, if anyone might have come across a 1984 Battle Armor Skeletor complete with “MRL” written in Sharpie on its side and borzoi puppy chew marks on the right foot, last seen at the Charles Lindbergh terminal of the MSP airport, Gate A4... if you could please just pop it in the mail addressed to the Filmspotting P.O. Box … seriously, no questions asked.
Also on the show: Massacre Theatre -- presented by Running Hope Through America -- and music from Local Natives.
Filmspotting #306
:13-18:13 - Review: "Toy Story 3"
Music: Local Natives, "Wide Eyes"
18:52-24:01 - Massacre Theatre (Winner: Steven Baker)
24:02-28:38 - Poll Questions / Notes
28:39-45:15 - Interview: John C. Reilly
Music: Local Natives, "Airplanes"
45:56-55:19 - DVDs / Donations
55:20-1:12:40 - Top 5: Escape Movies
1:12:41-1:16:51 - Close / Outtakes NOTES / CORRECTIONS
- Check out Jeff Goldsmith's Creative Screenwriting podcast, which can be accessed through iTunes here.
- Come and knock on my door... and we'll go to The Regal Beagle.
Welcome back to Navy Pier's Tchotchke Arena as this exciting Stanley Cup Edition of Filmspotting rolls into overtime. Through three periods Adam and Matty have found themselves in a grueling contest, matched shift for shift by this week's Cinematic Offerings. From the onset, the lads knew they were in for a battle: Adrien Brody and Sarah Polley, holding down the "Splice" line, offered up a campy forecheck on science that kept Adam and Matty on their heels. Then the "Get Him to the Greek" blue-line pairing of Russell Brand and Jonah Hill gave the FIlmspotting duo all they could handle, disrupting their opponent's concentration by causing a wave of laughter. And, as coach Billy Wilder predicted, the Movies' top line, the "Some Like It Hot" crew of Marilyn Monroe, Jack Lemmon... and Marilyn Monroe... taxed Adam and Matty's critical skill to the limit, though Adam was able to rouse a spirited counter-atttack against the 1959 black-and-white classic.
So as we head into the extra frame, it looks as though it will come down to the Top 5 Best Laid Plans Movies. Do the lads have enough in them to match wits with the veteran presence of the likes of Cameron, the Coens, and even the Great One himself, Stevie Spielberg? Oh, wait a second folks, looks like we've got some extracurriculars down on the ice; it appears Filmspotting's resident cement-head Matty Ballgame has thrown down the gloves and is challenging the Movies' bruising forward Shyamalan yet again ... oh no, I just did some lip reading, there's no reason for Ballgame to mar such a beautiful game by bringing up "The Village" ... show some class Filmspotting, act like you've been there before!
Also on the show: Massacre Theatre -- presented by Running Hope Through America -- and music from Burden Brothers.
Filmspotting #305
:13-12:43 - Review: "Splice"
12:44-24:11 - Review: "Get Him to the Greek"
Music: Burden Brothers, "She's Not Home"
25:22-30:28 - Massacre Theatre (Winner: Daniel Citron)
30:29-34:07 - Poll Questions / Notes
34:08-48:26 - Wilder #3: "Some Like It Hot"
Music: Burden Brothers, "Good Night From Chicago"
49:18-58:58 - DVDs / Donations
58:59-1:19:57 - Top 5: Best Laid Plan Movies
1:19:58-1:23:59 - Close / Outtakes NOTES / CORRECTIONS
- Enter to win passes to see an advanced screening of "I Am Love."
- Check out Jeff Goldsmith's Creative Screenwriting podcast, which can be accessed through iTunes here.
June 4: “I mean, what are they gonna say, man, when he’s gone, huh? ‘Cause he dies. When it dies, man. When it dies, he dies. What are they gonna say about him? What? They're gonna say he was a kind man? He was a wise man? He had plans, he had wisdom? Bullshit, man! Am I gonna be the one that’s gonna set them straight? Look at me. Wrong!” This week, Filmspotting does its small part to set the legacy of legendary actor Dennis Hopper straight. Mr. Hopper passed away last week at the age of 74. In tribute, Adam and Matty will replay their discussion of the classic Dennis Hopper film "Easy Rider" from last year’s successful New Hollywood Marathon. And, owing to Mr. Hopper’s ability to play some of the greatest outcasts in cinematic history, the boys will also revisit their Top 5 Films About Loneliness. They’ll also offer up a brand new movie discussion, certainly apropos for this episode, as the Billy Wilder Marathon rolls on with "The Lost Weekend,"* Wilder's 1945 best picture winner starring Ray Milland in the now iconic depiction of a man struggling to battle his demons from the bottom of a bottle.
RIP Mr. Hopper, you sure as hell didn’t blow it.
Also on the show: Massacre Theatre -- presented by Running Hope Through America -- and music from Bess Rogers.
Filmspotting #304
:13-3:17 - Dennis Hopper
3:18-16:54 - Review: "Easy Rider" (May 2009)
Music: Bess Rogers, "Bulldozer"
17:29-21:47 - Massacre Theatre (Winner: Matthew Beem)
21:48-26:25 - Poll Questions / Notes
26:26-43:45 - Wilder #2: "The Lost Weekend"
Music: Bess Rogers, "Dirty Lies"
44:24-53:04 - DVDs / Donations
53:05-1:09:05 - Top 5: Movies About Loneliness (June 2008)
1:09:06-1:12:05 - Close / Outtakes NOTES / CORRECTIONS
- Read Keith Phipps' "Easy Rider Road Trip" on Slate.
- Check out Jeff Goldsmith's Creative Screenwriting podcast, which can be accessed through iTunes here.
May 28: Matty's in London shirking his Filmspotting blurb-writing duties, so... Please enjoy this episode with a discussion of Nicole Holofcener's "Please Give," Listener Feedback and our Top 5 Films of 1997.
Also on the show: Massacre Theatre -- presented by Running Hope Through America -- and music from Bob Schneider. Learn more about Schneider and other Kirtland Records artists.
Filmspotting #303
:13-14:04 - Review: "Please Give"
Music: Bob Schneider, "40 Dogs"
15:09-19:54 - Massacre Theatre (Winner: David Maldonado)
19:55-21:41 - Poll Questions
21:42-34:02 - Feedback (Summer Movies, Directors of the Decade)
Music: Bob Schneider, "Metal and Steel"
34:55-42:10 - DVDs / Donations
42:11-1:01:15 - Top 5: Films of 1997
1:01:16-1:03:42 - Close / Outtake NOTES / CORRECTIONS
- Check out Jeff Goldsmith's Creative Screenwriting podcast, which can be accessed through iTunes here.
May 21: Adam-a-dale and Friar Ballgame wear Ridley's Scott's "Robin Hood" for a codpiece this week. Needless to say, there's lots of room to maneuver. Will our merry band find Russell Crowe's take on the swashbuckler, um, adequate? (We're keeping with a terribly inappropriate theme -- apologies to Mr. Keillor and all of NPR ) Or will our in-house OUTLAAAAAAAAAAAAWS find themselves pining for the days of Errol, Kevin and... Favreau? The lads will also prance through some Listener Feedback and finally conclude their never-ending paean to the past decade by annointing Steven Soderbergh King of All Everything as they list their Top 5 Directors of the Decade. God, we wish Soderbergh had directed "Robin Hood." Just saying.
Also on the show: Massacre Theatre and music from Richard McGraw -- Check out Richard McGraw's "Burying the Dead" in iTunes.
Filmspotting #302
:13-17:53 - Review: "Robin Hood"
Music: Richard McGraw, "That Old Song"
19:01-24:02 - Massacre Theatre (Winner: Kyp Pilalas)
24:03-26:58 - Polls / Notes
26:59-41:39 - Feedback (Films of the Decade)
Music: Richard McGraw, "My Life"
42:52-53:55 - DVDs / Donations
53:56-1:15:52 - Top 5: Directors of the Decade
1:15:53-1:19:03 - Close / Outtakes NOTES / CORRECTIONS
- Matt Zoller Seitz picked Steven Soderbergh as his #7 director of the decade.
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Learn more about Medium Cool: An Evening with Filmmaker Haskell Wexler.
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The Viva Doc International Student Documentary Competition (ISDC) is currently taking submissions.
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Check out Jeff Goldsmith's Creative Screenwriting podcast, which can be accessed through iTunes here.
May 14: Filmspotting returns to its regularly scheduled programming this week with a discussion of the Merchant Ivory period set-piece, "Iron Man 2." Yes, a week late and several dollars short. Will Tony Stark's antics wow our resident Avengers, or will the Hyper-Critical Duo strain to find nits to pick when we all know they should have left their Film Critic Super Cloaks at home? And will they be as critical of Billy Wilder's 1950 classic "Sunset Blvd.", the first film in the new Filmspotting Billy Wilder Marathon? I mean, seriously, do these snobs like anything? They're probably being ironical when later in the episode they list their Top 5 Most Anticipated Summer Movies. Why they gotta hate?
EARMUFFS/PROFANITY ALERT: Bad word during the trailer for Matty's #3 pick.
Also on the show: Music from Wilder Embry -- Check out Wilder Embry's "The Bottle" in iTunes -- and Massacre Theatre.
Filmspotting #301
:13-1851 - Review: "Iron Man 2"
Music: Wilder Embry, "It's So Easy"
20:12-23:02 - Voicemail
23:03-27:43 - Massacre Theatre / MT Medley (Winner: D. Su)
27:44-33:58 - Polls / Contest
33:59-47:17 - Wilder #1: "Sunset Blvd."
Music: Wilder Embry, "The Bottle"
48:17-1:02:25 - DVDs / Donations
1:02:26-1:19:44 - Top 5: Most Anticipated Summer Movies
1:19:45-1:24:03 - Close / Outtake NOTES / CORRECTIONS
- Indeed, Jean-Pierre Melville is no longer with us (died 1973).
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It's not "There Will Be Blood" that isn't getting better with age; it's Paul Dano's performance.
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Check out Jeff Goldsmith's Creative Screenwriting podcast, which can be accessed through iTunes here.
May 7: A lot of people don't realize that the Filmspotting podcast first started as a complementary forum for Adam and Matty to discuss their most recent work as street artists. Using the pseudonyms Captain Tea Bag and Tico Brahe, respectively, Adam and Matty pwned the burgeoning street art scene of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, for the better part of four years. Eventually they expanded their reign of gonzo pop-art to the entire upper Midwest, but their careers ended rather abruptly after their installation art piece "Petty Gospel" -- in which they replaced Jeff Gordon's pit crew at the Texas Motor Speedway with Ladysmith Black Mambazo -- was derided by critics as "lazy" (everyone knows that Ladysmith are Tony Stewart die-hards). But the lads are given an opportunity to confront their former lives in this week's Filmspotting Fix as they discuss Banksy's "Exit Through the Gift Shop," a film chronicling the exploits of some of the street art movement's most notable artists, including Shephard Fairey and the legendary Banksy himself.
Filmspotting Fix
:13-15:00 - Review: "Exit Through the Gift Shop"
15:01-25:08 - Damon vs. DiCaprio
25:09-28:24 - Next show / Outtake
NOTES / CORRECTIONS
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Check out the great first 5 minutes of "Exit Through the Gift Shop"
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Check out Jeff Goldsmith's Creative Screenwriting podcast, which can be accessed through iTunes here.
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Follow more notes and corrections at http://twitter.com/filmspotting.
May 3: Here it is. Five years and 299 shows in the making... Filmspotting brings you its 300th episode. Chock full of van-perbole, indecipherable rants, and a lot of Adam crying, the lads count down their Top 20 Films of the Decade. Enjoy everybody!
Also on the show: Music from Dan Bern -- Check out Dan Bern's "Live in Los Angeles" on iTunes -- and Massacre Theatre, presented by Pixar Talk. This week's winner will get the Pixar DVD of their choice.
Thanks to special guest Sam Van Hallgren, and all of our guest voicemailers: Ed Burns, Matt Singer, Scott Tobias, Steve Prokopy and Michael Phillips.
Listen to Filmspotting #300 - Part 2
:13-2:14 - Listener Voicemails
2:15-4:23 - Guest Voicemails
4:24-9:28 - Outtakes Medley
9:29-47:17 - Top 5 Films of the Decade
47:18-53:32 - Next Show / Gratitude
53:33-57:12 - Outtake / Bonus: Matty's Movie Minute
NOTES / CORRECTIONS
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Check out our complete list of the Top 20 Films of the Decade, along with Sam's Top 50.
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Yes, there is some echo with our voices when talking to Sam. There was an issue with the ISDN line that we couldn't quite resolve.
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Check out Jeff Goldsmith's Creative Screenwriting podcast, which can be accessed through iTunes here.
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Follow more notes and corrections at http://twitter.com/filmspotting.
April 30: Here it is. Five years and 299 shows in the making... Filmspotting brings you its 300th episode. Chock full of van-perbole, indecipherable rants, and a lot of Adam crying, the lads count down their Top 20 Films of the Decade. Enjoy everybody!
Note: Part 2 with the Top 5 Films of the Decade will be available in the next few days.
Also on the show: Music from Dan Bern -- Check out Dan Bern's "Live in Los Angeles" on iTunes -- and Massacre Theatre, presented by Pixar Talk. This week's winner will get the Pixar DVD of their choice.
:53-14:09 - Top 20-16
14:10-19:13 - Matty's Rants Medley
19:14-30:45 - Top 15-11
Music: Dan Bern, "Too Late To Die Young"
31:58-38:23 - 300th Show Feedback
38:24-41:43 - Voicemails
41:42-50:48 - Massacre Theatre / MT Medley (Winner: T. Tran)
50:49-52:55 - Poll Questions
52:56-1:06:58 - Top 10-6
Music: Dan Bern, "The Golden Voice of Vin Scully"
1:08:30-1:22:49 - New DVDs / Donations / End NOTES / CORRECTIONS
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Check out Jeff Goldsmith's Creative Screenwriting podcast, which can be accessed through iTunes here.
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Follow more notes and corrections at http://twitter.com/filmspotting.
April 23: As preparations continue for episode #300 next week, Adam and Matty find time to discuss Matthew Vaughn's meta superhero movie "Kick-Ass." Plus, the Listener's Choice discussion of Damien O'Donnell's 2002 British charmer "Heartlands," starring Michael Sheen and written by Paul Fraser. Also on the show: Listener Feedback on Filmspotting's Top 5 Actors of the Decade and the best guides for the budding cinephile.
NOTES / CORRECTIONS
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Yes, Matty's audio probably sounds a little hollow to you. We're addressing it.
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They Shoot Pictures, Don't They?
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1001 Movies To See Before You Die
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For our WBEZ listeners: Gene Siskel Film Center - Akira Kurosawa
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Jeff Goldsmith's Creative Screenwriting podcast can be accessed through iTunes here.
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Follow more notes and corrections at http://twitter.com/filmspotting
April 16: Who doesn't love a little confrontation from time to time? As Adam and Matty take some time "off" to prepare for show #300, Filmspotting revisits some of its favorite movie battles - "American Teen" (August 2008) and "Sin City" (April 2005), the first Filmspotting fight ever. Plus, go back to school with the guys for August 2006's Filmspotting University - Adam, former host Sam Van Hallgren and "Brick" writer/director Rian Johnson deliver their top 5 essential film school movies.
Also on the show: Music from Burywood.
:13-15:55 - Review: "American Teen"
Music: Burywood, "Denton Desert Island"
17:14-34:06 - Review: "Sin City"
Music: Restys, "The Storm (Applause)"
35:00-56:02 - Filmspotting University
56:03-58:57 - Close / Next Show NOTES / CORRECTIONS
- Jeff Goldsmith's Creative Screenwriting podcast can be accessed through iTunes here.
- Follow more notes and corrections at http://twitter.com/filmspotting.
April 9: There have been many famous movie mothers through the years: Mrs. Bates, Mommy Dearest, Mrs. Doubtfire... V.I. Warshawski, etc... But there probably has been no better example of a doggedly doting mother than Kim Hye-Ja's turn as the over-protective matriarch at the center of Bong Joon-ho’s latest thriller, "Mother." This week the guys break down the effectiveness of the critically-acclaimed Korean film, as well as dive into a fresh, spicy bowl of some always fulfilling Listener Feedback. And we’re sure all of the men that comprise Adam and Matty’s Top 5 Actors of the Decade list have mothers as well, so it’s good that the boys don’t speak ill of any of them -- well, we’re pretty sure Mrs. Depp doesn’t listen to the show anyway...
Also on the show: The Lubitsch Touches, honoring the best of the Ernst Lubitsch Marathon, Adam's take on Atom Egoyan's "Chloe," music from Restys and Massacre Theatre -- presented by Pixar Talk. This week's winner will get the Pixar DVD of their choice.
:13-13:16 - Review: "Mother"
13:17-19:01 - Review: "Chloe"
Music: Restys, "A Name For Everything"
20:08-24:45 - Massacre Theatre (Winner: J. Masden)
24:46-40:12 - Polls, Listener Feedback
Music: Restys, "Waterbound"
41:06-49:57 - New DVDs / Donations
49:58-56:05- Lubitsch Touches
56:06-1:12:32 - Top 5: Actors of the Decade
1:12:33-1:15:45 - Close / Next Show / Outtakes
Labels: Atom Egoyan, Chloe, Ernst Lubitsch, Mother, Top 5 Actors of the Decade
April 2: It was probably a bad idea that Matty convinced Adam to record their discussion of the new Noah Baumbach film, "Greenberg," in the WBEZ hot tub at the end of Navy Pier. After Matty spilled his signature drink, The Snotty Astronaut (Robitussin, Malort, and Tang) onto the tub's controllers, the boys were sent back in time via their "Hot Tub Time Machine" to 1986. Undaunted, the boys made the best of their situation. Adam nobly set out to try and save Olof Palme and Len Bias from their tragic fates... and George Lucas from Howard the Duck... while Matty bet the entire Filmspotting coffers on the assured success of New Coke and spent the rest of his time trying to track down Fawn Hall. Before they could return home, the lads were required to list their Top 5 Films of 1986 to appease the inexplicable time-portal gatekeeper Chevy Chase. Just as they were hurtling back to 2010, Matty whispered to Chevy, "Enjoy this. Seriously. You're going to start to suck."
Also on the show: Listener Feedback, music from the "Hot Tub Time Machine" Soundtrack and Massacre Theatre -- presented by Pixar Talk. This week's winner will get the Pixar DVD of their choice.
Filmspotting #298
:13-17:19 - Review: "Greenberg"
17:20-25:58 - Review: "Hot Tub Time Machine"
Music: Craig Robinson, "Jessie's Girl"
27:15-31:00 - Massacre Theatre (Winner: W. Goodenberger)
31:01-44:17 - Polls, Listener Feedback
Music: Talking Heads, "Once in a Lifetime"
45:01-55:36 - New DVDs / Donations
55:37-1:16:43 - Top 5: Films of 1986
1:16:44-1:19:05 - Close / Next Show / Outtake
NOTES / CORRECTIONS
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Read all about film critic Armond White's "appreciation" for the artistry of Noah Baumbach.
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Slate article on Omega males mentioned during "Greenberg" review.
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Win an admit-2 pass to an advanced screening of "The Greatest" - details here.
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Ooh, Matty skipped a line in Massacre Theatre... "mistake with a YOUNGER man."
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"Sherman's March" is available on Netflix - Instant Viewing too.
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Jeff Goldsmith's Creative Screenwriting podcast can be accessed through iTunes here.
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Follow more notes and corrections at http://twitter.com/filmspotting.
March 26: Matty left for vacation without writing a clever intro, so... please enjoy this show with discussions of the new film "The Runaways" and Ernst Lubitsch's 1942 classic "To Be or Not To Be," plus our Top 5 Actresses of the Decade.
Also on the show: Music by The Octagon and Massacre Theatre -- presented by Pixar Talk. This week's winner will get the Pixar DVD of their choice.
Filmspotting #297
:13-12:24 - Review: "The Runaways"
Music: The Octagon, "Suicide Kings"
13:14-23:10 - Corrections, Polls, At The Movies
23:11-31:27 - Listener Feedback
Music: The Octagon, "Radio Days"
32:11-36:19 - Massacre Theatre (Winner: D. Olkon)
36:20-46:32 - Lubitsch #4: "To Be or Not To Be"
Music: The Octagon, "Stop Snitchin'"
47:16-55:15 - New DVDs / Donations
55:16-1:08:30 - Top 5: Actresses of the Decade
1:08:31-1:41:18 - Close / Next Show / Outtake
NOTES / CORRECTIONS
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The Ebertfest lineup has been announced.
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Win an admit-2 pass to an advanced screening of "The Eclipse" - details here.
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Jeff Goldsmith's Creative Screenwriting podcast can be accessed through iTunes here.
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Follow more notes and corrections at http://twitter.com/filmspotting.
Filmspotting #297 with discussions of "The Runaways" and "To Be or Not To Be," plus our Top 5 Actresses of the Decade will not be available until early this evening. Thanks for your patience!
March 19: Director Paul Greengrass is great at two different styles of film: gritty historical "re-enactments" (think "United 93" and "Bloody Sunday") and gritty action thrillers (see: Bourne. Jason Bourne). In his latest, "Green Zone," he audaciously attempts to blend the two genres by inserting a Jason Bourne-esque hero into the 2003 invasion of Iraq, an historically-realized backdrop complete with missing WMDs, neocons, and even teen heartthrob Paul Bremer gets a second dance. Will Greengrass’ fusion of Bourne vs. Wolfowitz pay off? Find out as UN Inspectors Adam and Matty sift through hand-held cinematography and another earnest performance from Matt Damon in attempt to find anything fruitful to say about the film. In keeping with the historic proportions of the episode, the lads trot out their most important, deepest top 5 of all time... the Top 5 Colorful Movie Titles. Yep. We said it. Drink it in like the purple Gatorade of truth that it is.
Also on the show: Music by Field Music and Massacre Theatre -- presented by Pixar Talk. This week's winner will get the Pixar DVD of their choice.
Filmspotting #296
:13-13:09 - Review: "Green Zone"
Music: Field Music, "Each Time is a New Time"
14:33-18:20 - Massacre Theatre (Winner: M. Reichert)
18:21-22:11 - Notes, Polls
22:12-35:24 - Listener Feedback, Caller
Music: Field Music, "Effortlessly"
36:13-44:13 - New DVDs / Donations
44:14-59:08 - Top 5: Colorful Movie Titles
59:09-1:02:11 - Close / Next Show / Outtakes
NOTES / CORRECTIONS
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Win an admit-2 pass to an advanced screening of "The Eclipse" - details here.
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From FS fact-checker extraordinaire Kevin Vasquez: "The cinematographer who started with "Days of Heaven" was Nestor Almendros. Haskell Wexler took over when Almendros left the production to work on a Truffaut film. Wexler was upset that he only got an additional photography credit. In Ebert's great movies essay on the film, he talks about a letter Wexler sent him where "he described sitting in a theater with a stopwatch to prove that more than half of the footage was shot by him." Almendros won the Oscar for the cinematography.
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Also from Kevin: "Reds" won Warren Beatty the Oscar for Best Director, but it lost Best Picture to "Chariots of Fire." I should just avoid talking about the Oscars. Donald Sutherland wasn't nominated for "Ordinary People" either (re: After Hours #14).
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Register for our Billy Wilder class at the University of Chicago's Graham School
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Jeff Goldsmith's Creative Screenwriting podcast can be accessed through iTunes here.
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Follow more notes and corrections at http://twitter.com/filmspotting.
March 18: On this long-awaited edition of Filmspotting After Hours... Adam and Matty discuss their Listener's Choice pick "The Bishop's Wife," the 1947 holiday classic starring Cary Grant, Loretta Young and David Niven. Plus, the guys dive into Listener Feedback on the Top 5 Lead Performances That Should've Won Oscars and Top 5 Teen Rebels.
Congratulations to all of our donation winners! Please claim your prize by emailing feedback@filmspotting.net. Winners were selected from donations announced on shows #286-295.
NOTES
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Here's the opening of "Made in Britain" on YouTube.
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Jeff Goldsmith's Creative Screenwriting Podcast can be accessed through iTunes here.
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Support our Massacre Theatre sponsor by visiting PixarTalk.com.
March 12: In honor of Filmspotting’s discussion of Roman Polanski’s "The Ghost Writer," this week’s show description is being ghostwritten by long time Filmspotting fan and regional Boggle champion, Linnea Knutsen of Yankton, South Dakota:
Greetings all! This week’s show gets off to a rousing start as Matty beautifully articulates his take on Polanski’s new thriller, saliently dissecting the film’s strengths and weaknesses, rousingly bifurcating cinematic wheat from chaff. Robinson’s dulcet musings linger long after the show’s close, as though the ghost of Manny Farber might actually be whispering in your ear. Matty waxes just as elegantly on the finer points of Ernst Lubitsch’s "The Shop Around the Corner," the penultimate film in Filmspotting’s Ernst Lubitsch Marathon. Jimmy Stewart and Margaret Sullavan light up the screen in the legendary romantic comedy; they’re almost as great as Matty’s hilarious take on this week’s Massacre Theatre challenge. Casting directors should be lining up to sign this emerging talent, this prince of new media. Seriously, Matty’s agents would love to hear from you. Anyone? But I digress, the intelligent and ever-so-handsome Matty closes out the show with his controversial picks for the Top 5 Films of 1998. Adam appears on the show too.
Also on the show: Brand new music by David Ford and Massacre Theatre -- presented by Pixar Talk. This week's winner will get the Pixar DVD of their choice.
Filmspotting #295
:13-17:08 - Review: "The Ghost Writer"
Music: David Ford, "Panic"
18:12-22:11 - Massacre Theatre (Winner: M. Dancer)
22:12-28:52 - Notes, Polls
28:53-40:25 - Lubitsch #3: The Shop Around the Corner
Music: David Ford, "Making Up for Lost Time"
41:03-48:13 - New DVDs / Donations
48:14-1:07:36 - Top 5: Films of 1998
1:07:37-1:10:11 - Close / Next Show / Sorry, no outtake this week!
NOTES / CORRECTIONS
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Win an admit-2 pass to an advanced screening of "Mother" - details here.
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Register for our Billy Wilder class at the University of Chicago's Graham School
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Allison Bagnall co-wrote "Buffalo '66" with Vincent Gallo.
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Jeff Goldsmith's Creative Screenwriting podcast can be accessed through iTunes here.
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March 5: And then Alice came upon one of the strangest creatures she had ever before seen. Sitting high atop a mountain of marzipan and wearing a flowing robe of postage stamps and chiffon sat a large, bulbous beast with two heads. The two heads, one a tad more handsome than the other, each wore outlandish chapeaus that read "Kritik Hat," and the duo seemed to be arguing feverishly with each other over the merits of director Tim Burton’s latest film "Alice in Wonderland." Alice sat in wonderment as the two heads seemed to employ an annoyingly impenetrable snobbish jargon to describe the film, picking nit after nit, and over-talking on seemingly every aspect of the movie. Not only did they carry on so about Wonderland, but the two flibbertygibbets gabbed on and on about best Foreign Language Film Oscar nominee "Un Prophet", and only shut their blabbering maws long enough for the film's director and star, Jacques Audiard and Tahar Rahim, to get a few choice words in edgewise. Then the two muttonheads droned on and on well into the night, reciting for each other their Oscar Picks. Finally a frustrated Alice screamed, “QUIT IT! I can’t take it any more. Why can’t you just enjoy a movie for what it is? Pure entertainment! I think you two are in love with the sounds of your own voices!” The two heads (one dashingly better looking than the other) looked at each other and then smiled wide toothy grins before announcing in unison, “We hear what you’re saying, dear, but you’re completely wrong," and then recommenced their inane arguments. "I don’t even know what that means," sighed an exhausted Alice, who continued on the path marked "Towards the Lyons Cage," which hopefully offered a route to some film criticism that would prove more palatable to her tastes...
Also on the show: Music by Sad Brad Smith and Massacre Theatre -- presented by Pixar Talk. This week's winner will get the Pixar DVD of their choice.
Filmspotting #294
:13-19:13 - Review: "Alice in Wonderland"
Music: Sad Brad Smith, "Sure"
19:54-23:15 - Massacre Theatre (Winner: A. Rich)
23:16-25:51 - Notes, Polls
25:52-31:44 - Short Review: "Un Prophet"
31:45-42:24 - Interview: Audiard/Rahim
Music: Sad Brad Smith, "Help Yourself"
42:56-51:47 - New DVDs / Donations
51:48-1:10:48 - Oscar Picks
1:10:49-1:13:17 - Close / Next Show / Outtakes
NOTES / CORRECTIONS
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Get a shot at winning some Filmspotting swag by participating in The Puzzler's Oscar contest.
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Register for our Billy Wilder class at the University of Chicago's Graham School
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Jeff Goldsmith's Creative Screenwriting podcast can be accessed through iTunes here.
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Follow more notes and corrections at http://twitter.com/filmspotting.
Feb 26: What do Michele Williams, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ben Kingsley, Max Von Sydow, Patricia Clarkson and Jackie Earle Haley have in common? If you answered that none of those illustrious stars have ever stepped foot in Matty’s living room, you are correct. But they all also have Academy Award nominations to their credit and currently find themselves in the middle of fellow Oscar award winner (for "Kundun," right??) Martin Scorcese’s latest thriller, "Shutter Island." The Filmspotting duo finds itself split on the overall effectiveness of the Dennis Lehane adaptation, with "I-haven’t-met-a-great-director-whose-work-I-couldn’t-apologize-for" Adam finding enough to chew on long after the film had ended, while Matty seems to have spent the better part of the film trying to convince himself he wasn’t watching a Peter Jackson movie. But both the lads agree that the second film in their Ernst Lubitsch marathon, 1932’s "Trouble in Paradise," succeeds on all rollicking fronts. They close out the show with another Oscar-laden segment by handing out their choices for the Top 5 Performances That Should've Won Oscars... But Didn’t. Fittingly, Jack Palance’s ghost shows up in time to give all five slots to Marisa Tomei.
Also on the show: Music by The Right Now and Massacre Theatre -- presented by Pixar Talk. This week's winner will get the Pixar DVD of their choice.
Filmspotting #293
:13-16:41 - Review: "Shutter Island"
Music: The Right Now, "Ain't Going Back"
17:40-22:53 - Massacre Theatre (Winner: L. Nash)
22:54-26:46 - Notes, Polls
26:47-37:40 - Lubitsch #2: "Trouble in Paradise"
Music: The Right Now, "Before I Know Your Name"
38:36-48:00 - New DVDs / Donations
48:01-1:09:15 - Top 5: Performances That Should've Won Oscar
1:09:16-1:12:12 - Close / Next Show / Outtakes
NOTES / CORRECTIONS
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Register for our Billy Wilder class at the University of Chicago's Graham School
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Get more info about TCM's 31 Days of Oscar.
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Please excuse any discrepancy in the Oscar years we mention and actual years the awards were handed out. Some sources go by the year the movie was released, others by when the ceremony was held.
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"The Haunting" is actually a 1963 release, not the '50s.
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Francis Ford Coppola did release "The Outsiders" before "Rumblefish," both 1983 releases.
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Jeff Goldsmith's Creative Screenwriting podcast can be accessed through iTunes here.
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Feb 19: "Arthouse Adam" is back in his element this week as the Filmspotting duo discusses the new film "Fish Tank." No – not because Michael Fassbender spends the better part of the movie sans shirt (though that is a plus). Rather, Adam is afforded the opportunity to revisit a film he first saw after a long day at the Toronto International Film Festival and really sink his teeth into the gritty, atmospheric world created by director Andrea Arnold and the unflinching performance from newcomer Katie Jarvis as Mia, a troubled Essex youth, trying to negotiate the limited opportunities afforded to her by her blighted environs. Next up, the first entry in the Ernst Lubitsch marathon, "Ninotchka," serves to brighten the episode’s mood a bit. Both Adam and Matty fall for Greta Garbo’s luminous screen presence, but find themselves split on the chemistry shared between the great Garbo and co-lead Melvyn Douglass... with Matty preferring a shirtless Michael Fassbender perhaps?
In keeping with the rebellious spirit of the show, the lads round out the episode by putting their mothers in a whirl by keeping them unsure whether they’re boys or girls (if you don’t get the reference, put down your iPod, get on iTunes and download Diamond Dogs in its entirety NOW) and listing their Top 5 Teen Rebels.
Also on the show: Music by Dana Wells and Massacre Theatre -- presented by Pixar Talk. This week's winner will get the Pixar DVD of their choice.
Filmspotting #292
:13-17:35 - Review: "Fish Tank"
Music: Dana Wells, "Evergreen"
18:44-24:16 - Voicemail, Polls
24:17-33:13 - Listener Feedback (Date Movies)
33:14-40:24 - Guest Caller
Music: Dana Wells, "The Benefit"
41:49-46:11 - Massacre Theatre (Winner: K. Miller)
46:12-59:54 - Lubitsch #1: "Ninotchka"
Music: Dana Wells, "Anyone But You"
43:44-1:00:32 - New DVDs / Donations
1:00:33-1:22:37 - Top 5: Teen Rebels
1:22:38-1:26:04 - Close / Next Show / Outtakes
NOTES / CORRECTIONS
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Get more info about TCM's 31 Days of Oscar.
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Jeff Goldsmith's Creative Screenwriting podcast can be accessed through iTunes here.
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Follow more notes and corrections at http://twitter.com/filmspotting.
Feb 12: Every February 14th, These United States of ‘Merica celebrate the pagan holiday of Saint Valentine’s Day, which commemorates Martin Luther’s victory over the Visigoths at Valley Forge (or something like that). Obviously impaled by an arrant Cupid’s arrow, Filmspotting caught Valentine fever this week and called a programming audible. Instead of reviewing their patented “gritty independent film of the week that no one will ever see,” the lads decided to catch up with a pair of classic romances that virtually everyone except your intrepid reviewers have already seen: 1970’s famous weeper "Love Story" and 1939’s "Love Affair," starring the legendary Irene Dunne and Charles Boyer. They also wade through some great Listener Feedback and offer up their Top 5 Date Movies, which Matty probably cut and pasted from his profile on singlelutheranslookingforlove.com.
Also on the show: Music by Sulek and Massacre Theatre -- presented by Pixar Talk. This week's winner will get the Pixar DVD of their choice.
Filmspotting #291
:13-20:12 - Review: "Love Story" / "Love Affair"
Music: Sulek, "Marigold"
20:54-25:30 - Massacre Theatre (Winner: A. Willis)
25:31-31:15 - Voicemail, Polls
31:16-43:05 - Listener Feedback
Music: Sulek, "Nothing At All"
43:44-54:48 - New DVDs / Donations
54:49-1:10:57 - Top 5: Date Movies
1:10:58-1:13:46 - Close / Next Show / Outtakes
NOTES / CORRECTIONS
- "How Green Was My Valley" was released in 1941. It beat out "Citizen Kane" for the best picture Oscar.
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In "Love Affair," Maria Ouspenskaya plays Charles Boyer's grandmother, not Boyer's mother.
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The article Matty referred to about Sidney Poitier is "Why Does White America Love Sidney Poitier So." We discussed it during our New Hollywood class because both "Guess Who" and "In the Heat of the Night" were on our syllabus. I seem to recall reading somewhere that the author later admitted he might have been extremely high when composing it.
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Jeff Goldsmith's Creative Screenwriting podcast can be accessed through iTunes here.
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Feb 5: "No, you listen to US!" This week Filmspotting celebrates the return of Mel Gibson to the screen in the new thriller "Edge of Darkness" by delivering every segment of the show as though they were on the phone with the kidnappers who had just nabbed their only son, which should help save their discussion of the movie itself because "run-of-the-mill studio revenge flick" sounds much better when shouted with visceral intensity. Oddly enough in the next segment, Michael Hoffman, writer/director of the new Leo Tolstoy film "The Last Station" seemed unfazed during his interview/interrogation with Adam when Kempy demanded to know “Where are you keeping James McAvoy? ... and... "Can you give me his phone number?" For a finale, the lads try to complement Mad Max's grand return by offering up their Top 5 Career Comebacks. "What’s that Mr. DeMille? You want a close-up? We’ll give you a close-up! A close-up in Hell!"
Also on the show: Music by Ralph Hinkley Syndrome and Massacre Theatre -- presented by Pixar Talk. This week's winner will get the Pixar DVD of their choice.
Filmspotting #290
:13-14:51 - Review: "Edge of Darkness"
Music: Ralph Hinkley Syndrome, "Waiting"
16:07-20:44 - Massacre Theatre (Winner: C. Cummings)
20:45-47:10 - Interview: Michael Hoffman
Music: Ralph Hinkley Syndrome, "Travel"
47:47-56:59 - New DVDs / Donations
57:00-52:45 - Poll Questions
52:46-1:16:20 - Top 5: Career Comebacks
1:16:21-1:20:37 - Close / Next Show / Outtake
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Jan. 29: Adam spent last weekend in Park City, Utah, dodging avalanches by ducking into theaters at the Sundance Film Festival, and a despondent Matty hasn't left his house since Sunday when Brett Favre reverted to his gunslinger form and inexplicably threw across the field for an interception even though he had at least five yards of running room ahead of him and his kicker is a great dome kicker who can hit from 53 yards. Needless to say, the boys haven't been able to get to the cinema recently, so in lieu of a review of a new movie, the lads offer up some Overlooked DVD Picks. Plus, Adam reports back from his Sundance journey with a top five replete with enough documentaries to keep even Matty at bay. The guys then round out the outing by announcing their inaugural Golden Brick winner, and listing their Top 5 Most Anticipated Films of 2010. Jon Favreau, vengeance is yours!
Also on the show: Music by The Airborne Toxic Event and Massacre Theatre -- presented by Pixar Talk. This week's winner will get the Pixar DVD of their choice.
Filmspotting #289
:13-17:23 - Review: Overlooked DVDs
Music: Airborne Toxic Event, "Somewhere Around Midnight"
18:45-23:09 - Massacre Theatre (Winner: S. Gluck)
23:10-31:49 - Voicemail, Poll, Golden Brick
31:50-43:18 - Sundance 2010 Recap
Music: Airborne Toxic Event, "Gasoline"
44:00-52:45 - New DVDs / Donations
52:46-1:07:41 - Top 5 2010 Preview
1:07:42-1:10:57 - Close / Next Show / Outtake
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Jeff Goldsmith's Creative Screenwriting podcast can be accessed through iTunes here.
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Uh, yeah... "Fight Club" might have been a David Fincher title Adam was looking for.
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Filmspotting's Top 25 Films of 2009
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Jan. 22: File under the 'When the cat's away' department. This week Adam is out-of-town kicking off his mandatory two year world-wide Filmspotting mission... or attending Robert Redford's annual Parker Posey film festival in Wyoming. Something like that. Either way, Matty is left behind to throw the show together himself. So, for an opening, instead of a single review, DJ Matty B mixed together reviews of two new movies -- "The White Ribbon" and "The Book of Eli" -- and looped in some killer Rihanna and Herzog vocals to craft an up-tempo house dance track... which is followed by ten minutes of dead air and intermittent invective as Matty didn't realize he had not paused the recording while watching the end of the Lakers-Cavs game. Filmspotting would like to make preemptive apologies to the family of Pau Gasol, who we are sure is a wonderful person who in no way entertains illicit relations with other members of his family or other species. In place of some great Listener Feedback, Matty offers up a selection of some of his favorite YouTube clips, which would work great if there were any type of video component to the show. And, proving once again that all cycles are cyclical, Matty complements the show's 2009 Top 5 Blowout with a copy of his recitation of "The Miller's Tale" in perfect Middle English, which I think we can all agree is the oddest audition tape "The McLaughlin Group" has ever received.
Also on the show: Music by Animal Collective and Massacre Theatre -- presented by Pixar Talk. This week's winner will get the Pixar DVD of their choice.
Filmspotting #288
:13-11:14 - Review: "The White Ribbon"
11:15-21:24 - Review: "The Book of Eli"
Music: Animal Collective, "Doggy"
22:11-26:52 - Massacre Theatre (Winner: S. Aparicio)
26:53-33:13 - Voicemail, Polls, Notes
33:14-43:09 - Listener Feedback
Music: Animal Collective, "Also Frightened"
43:57-52:37 - New DVDs / Donations
52:38-1:13:19 - 2009 Top 5 Blowout
1:13:20-1:16:09 - Close / Next Show / Outtake
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If your version of this podcast doesn't have the same audio quality as normal, that's because we were adjusting some settings. Hopefully everything is back to normal, but earlier downloaded versions of this show may sound a little less crisp.
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Filmspotting's Top 25 Films of 2009
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Learn more about "William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe", which is playing now at the Gene Siskel Film Center.
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Get a chance to win "The Boys are Back" on DVD.
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Sundance/Filmspotting Meetup details.
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Jan. 15: All of us here at Filmspotting send our thoughts and prayers out to the country of Haiti and everyone affected by Tuesday's terrible tragedy. We encourage everyone in Filmspotting Nation to give what they can to aid in the relief effort there. In fact, if you were planning on rushing to the multiplex to see Peter Jackson's new film "The Lovely Bones," welllll... why not listen to Adam and Matty's discussion of the film on this week's episode and you just might, perhaps, be moved to use that ten dollars you would have spent on a ticket for a more humanitarian cause. Just sayin'. Also civility manages to reign as the lads delve into a healthy batch of Listener Feedback of their earlier dispatch on "Avatar"... and they continue to close out 2009 (otherwise known as the campaign to mention "Inglourious Basterds" as much as possible) with their Top 5 Supporting Performances of 2009.
Also on the show: Music by Slimfit and Massacre Theatre -- presented by Pixar Talk. This week's winner will get the Pixar DVD of their choice.
Filmspotting #287
:13-14:50 - Review: "The Lovely Bones"
Music: Slimfit, "More Than Wrong"
15:47-18:26 - Voicemail, Polls
18:27-34:13 - Listener Feedback ("Avatar")
Music: Slimfit, "Yesterday's Gone"
35:04-39:29 - Massacre Theatre (Winner: B. Stinson)
39:30-42:24 - Notes
42:25-52:29 - Top 5 Supp. Actresses
Music: Slimfit, "Damp Powder"
53:17-1:06:36 - New DVDs / Donations
1:06:37-1:18:32 - Top 5 Male Leads
1:18:33-1:22:14 - Close / Next Show / Outtake
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I know, I know... Tree of Souls NOT Tree of Life.
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Sundance/Filmspotting Meetup details.
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Info about PS Hoffman in Chicago as part of Sundance Film Festival USA.
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Landmark in Seattle - metroclassics.blogspot.com.
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Jan. 8: 1. Listen to a 15-minute discussion of "A Single Man," a gorgeous set-piece film starring Colin Firth as a grieving 1960s college professor -- playing only in select cities that I will probably never see.
- Digest the Top 5 Lead Performances of 2009, as determined by Adam, Matty and Steve Prokopy, the devilishly-handsome film critic from Ain't It Cool News (also known by his net d'plume Capone).
If your New Year's resolutions for 2010 read as above, then you're in luck. You can clean them out in one fell swoop by listening to this week's episode of Filmspotting (perhaps even by listening on the treadmill while at the gym because, come on, we all know that pair of jeans didn't really shrink). In related news, Matty's resolution of "writing the blandest show descriptions ever in the hopes that Adam relieves him of his show description writing duties" seems to be in full effect.
Also on the show: Music by Puerto Muerto and Massacre Theatre -- presented by Pixar Talk. This week's winner will get the Pixar DVD of their choice.
Filmspotting #286
:13-13:35 - Review: "A Single Man"
Music: Puerto Muerto, "Vermilion Sky"
14:12-18:38 - Massacre Theatre (Winner: R. Treuer)
18:39-40:38 - Top 5 Male Leads
Music: Puerto Muerto, "Goodbye to the End"
41:13-49:31 - New DVDs / Donations
49:32-1:07:24 - Top 5 Female Leads
1:07:25-1:10:54 - Close / Next Show / Outtake
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January 1: Adam and Matty ring in the new year by finally getting to their discussion of James Cameron's sci-fi epic "Avatar". Plus, the lads find out whether Daniel Day-Lewis can really "be Italian" in Rob Marshall's musical "Nine."
Filmspotting will be back in its usual format next week. There's no scheduled review, but Ain't It Cool News' Steve Prokopy aka Capone will drop by to share the Top 5 Lead Performances of 2009.
December 31: In the latest Filmspotting After Hours, Adam and Matty share a little Christmas cheer with their Listener's Choice discussion of Jon Favreau's "Elf," starring Will Ferrell. Plus, the Bronzed Fronds -- the Best of the Cannes Golden Palm Marathon Awards.
Congratulations to all of our donation winners! Please claim your prize by emailing feedback@filmspotting.net. Winners were selected from donations announced on shows #283-285 up through Dec. 30.
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- To clarify, Adam's most depressing "Dancer in the Dark" scene -- slight SPOILER alert -- isn't the actual money-stealing, but scene where Bill learns of the money and spies on Selma.
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December 25: Adam and Matty bid you Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays by taking the week off... but thankfully, /Film managing editor and /Filmcast host David Chen is here to revisit some of his favorite Filmspotting segments, including discussions of "There Will Be Blood," "The Happening" and "Soylent Green," plus the Top 5 Coen Bros. Scenes.
Dec. 18: Filmspotting discusses "Up in the Air" and "Invictus," and reveals its Top 10 Films of 2009 with the help of Michael Phillips from the Chicago Tribune and "At the Movies," and the AV Club's Scott Tobias.
Thanks also to special guest voicemailers: Steve Prokopy from Ain't It Cool News, Matt Singer from IFC News and writer/director Rian Johnson.
Also on the show: Music by Iron and Wine and Massacre Theatre -- presented by Pixar Talk. This week's winner will get the Pixar DVD of their choice.
Filmspotting #285
:13-10:45 - Review: "Up in the Air"
10:46-20:27 - Review: "Invictus"
Music: Iron and Wine, "Love Vigilantes"
21:46-26:56 - Massacre Theatre (Winner: M. Kelly)
26:57-28:03 - Prokopy Voicemail
28:04-39:54 - Top 10 of 2009: #10-6
Music: Iron and Wine, "Belated Promise Ring"
40:54-41:55 - Singer Voicemail
41:56-1:00:57 - Top 10 of 2009: #5-3
Music: Iron and Wine, "Boy With a Coin"
1:01:26-1:10:09 - New DVDs / Donations
1:10:10-1:10:54 - Johnson Voicemail
1:10:55-1:26:39 - Top 10 of 2009: #2-1
1:26:40-1:29:00 - Close / Next Show / Outtake
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Jason Reitman was nominated in the 2007 best director category alongside the Coen Bros., Paul Thomas Anderson, Julian Schnabel and Tony Gilroy - not David Fincher, which I believe was my point at the time. I thought Fincher for "Zodiac" was a stronger candidate than Reitman for "Juno."
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Dec. 11: This week's teaser for Filmspotting is brought to you by the same team responsible for the trailer for "Brothers," the latest film from director Jim Sheridan, starring real-life brothers Tobey Maguire and Jake Gyllenhaal. Basically the show opens with both Adam and Matty tearing this utter piece of melodramatic tripe to shreds; they proceed to feed the surviving vestiges of the film to their gorgeous Bernese Mountain Dog, Captain Fantastic. At one point during the show, Adam locks himself in the studio unwilling to budge until "Brothers" star Natalie Portman admits to having a relationship with Matty and Captain Fantastic. The stand-off is prolonged when both Matty and The Captain heartily endorse the idea. The lads then anoint "The Son's Room," the 2001 winner of the Cannes Palme d'Or award as not only the best of their Cannes Marathon, but as perhaps the greatest movie of the decade and laud star/director Nanni Moretti as the second coming of Carol Reed, Todd Field and Todd Palin. Then the boys find time to announce the nominees for the greatest awards ever doled out by a body completely removed from any kind of authority, governance or taste. Yes, with the help of Pia Zadora, the lads list their 2009 Golden Brick Nominees -- the overlooked gems from the year in cinema.
Also on the show: Music by The Bad Plus and Massacre Theatre -- presented by Pixar Talk. This week's winner will get the Pixar DVD of their choice.
Filmspotting #284
:13-16:57 - Review: "Brothers"
Music: The Bad Plus, "Barracuda"
17:40-22:11 - Massacre Theatre (Winner: S. Milder)
22:12-25:40 - Poll Questions
25:41-35:30 - Cannes #5: "The Son's Room"
Music: The Bad Plus, "Comfortably Numb"
36:11-42:57 - New DVDs / Donations
42:58-55:34 - Top 5: Golden Brick Nominees
55:35-57:56 - Close / Next Show / Outtakes
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- "Brothers" is a remake of Susanne Bier's 2004 Danish film "Brødre." She also directed "After the Wedding."
- Other Jim Sheridan movies: In America, In the Name of the Father, Get Rich or Die Tryin', My Left Foot
- Other Natalie Portman performances: Leon: The Professional, Garden State
- Other Tobey Maguire performances: The Ice Storm, Spider-Man
- Another Nanni Moretti film: Caro Diario
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Dec. 4: This week on Filmspotting, Adam and Matty try to avoid roving bands of cannibals as they travel down director John Hillcoat’s well-worn, post-apocalyptic "The Road," starring Viggo Mortensen as the father of the millennia -- a man determined to keep his young son off an unwashed Garret Dillahunt’s barbecue at any and all costs. Then, the Filmspotting Cannes Palme d’Or Marathon trips the light fantastic with Bjork in Lars Von Trier’s "Dancer in the Dark," an uplifting musical about a young woman with a degenerative eye condition that will soon leave her blind and caught up in a terrible crime that may result in the loss of her life. Yeah, basically a modern retelling of a "The King and I." To close out the show, the lads welcome in the great Mike Spring from DVD Snapshot to help them list their Top 5 DVDs of 2009 (or as it’s better known around Filmspotting studios, The List that Got Matty Kicked Out of Macy’s Santa Wonderland).
Also on the show: Music by Colin Hay and Massacre Theatre -- presented by Pixar Talk. This week's winner will get the Pixar DVD of their choice.
Filmspotting #283
:13-17:47 - Review: "The Road"
Music: Colin Hay, "I Can't Get Up Out of This Bed"
18:46-24:20 - Massacre Theatre (Winner: M. Foote)
24:21-28:53 - Notes / Polls
28:54-43:26 - Cannes #4: "Dancer in the Dark"
Music: Colin Hay, "Oh California"
44:13-55:18 - New DVDs / Donations
55:19-1:17:09 - Top 5: DVDs of 2009
1:17:10-1:19:54 - Close / Next Show / Outtakes
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Matty should have referred to Selma's native country in "Dancer in the Dark" as Czechoslovakia. The country didn't split until 1993.
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November 28: In Part 2 of the latest Filmspotting After Hours, Adam and Matty make their way through another batch of glorious Listener Feedback, including responses to their Top 5 Nostalgia Movies, Bad Day Movies and Bad Screen Parents. Plus, long-lost Filmspotting co-host Sam Van Hallgren checks in via phone to help the guys perform a listener-scripted scene from "Dudewood" ... and the latest batch of Filmspotting winners! Thanks to everyone who donated to the show. Winners were selected from episodes #276-282. Warning: This episode contains some profanity starting around the 40 minute mark.
Programming Note: The Filmspotting 'Best of' edition guest hosted by Slashfilmcast's David Chen is being held for a later date. Look for it to be published around Christmas.
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Read Greg Kot's article about the Scotland Yard Gospel Choir and their accident.
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Re: "Clash of the Titans": Olivier was indeed in the film as Zeus... it was Harryhausen's last work on a feature film... and it's apparently being remade starring Sam Worthington and Liam Neeson as Zeus.
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You can read Steven Soderbergh's quote about "Cannonball Run" here.
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Thanks to our partners and former partners: PixarTalk.com, Creative Screenwriting and InReviewOnline.
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Thanks, as always, to Candace, Lindsay and Golden Joe DeCeault... and to listeners Greg Burland and Kevin Vazquez for their work previewing this show and many others to make sure everything sounds good and the show notes are up to snuff.
November 25: In Part I of the latest Filmspotting After Hours, Adam and Matty discuss Billy Wilder's 1951 "Ace in the Hole," starring Kirk Douglas as a ruthless newspaperman out to get his story no matter the moral or ethical costs. Plus, The Ronins... Filmspotting's Best of the Kurosawa Marathon Awards. The Marathon lineup consisted of: "Rashomon," "Ikiru," "Throne of Blood," The Hidden Fortress," "Yojimbo" and "High and Low."
Nov. 20: It’s a potpourri of crazy this week on Filmspotting. First, Matty heads down to the French Quarter to grab some beignets at Café Du Monde and split a muffuletta with the venerable Werner Herzog and Nic Cage as he takes in the bizarre genius that is "Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans." And while Matty is busy maxing out the Filmspotting credit card buying rounds of hurricanes for Florida State co-eds at Pat O’Brien’s, Adam sits down with his man-crush Ben Foster and writer/director Oren Moverman to discuss their new project, "The Messenger," a film chronicling the arduous duties of two Army casualty notification officers. Then the lads find time to discuss the third film in their Palme d’Or Marathon, 1997’s "Taste of Cherry" from Iranian director Abbas Kiarostami, during which not even the illustrious Roger Ebert is spared Filmspotting wrath. Finally, in honor of America’s annual celebration of its continued subjugation of near-flightless fowl, Filmspotting holds its annual Thanksgiving Awards buffet and name its Top 5 Turkeys of 2009. Zack Snyder, I think there’s a seat available over there next to Optimus Prime.
Also on the show: Music by Thee American Revolution and Massacre Theatre -- presented by Pixar Talk. This week's winner will get the Pixar DVD of their choice.
Filmspotting #282
:13-9:29 - Review: "Port of Call New Orleans"
9:30-17:14 - Review: "The Messenger"
Music: Thee American Revolution, "Electric Flame"
18:10-22:38 - Massacre Theatre (Winner: M. Lovgren)
22:39-46:11 - Foster/Moverman Interview
Music: Thee American Revolution, "Power House"
46:56-54:30 - Voicemail, Polls, Notes
54:31-1:05:30 - Cannes #3: "Taste of Cherry"
Music: Thee American Revolution, "Shoeshine Blues"
1:05:56-1:14:43 - New DVDs / Donations
1:14:44-1:31:56 - Top 5: Turkeys of 2009
1:31:57-1:34:36 - Close / Next Show / Outtake
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Nov. 13: Usually Filmspotting trots out an elaborate, creative, highly over-written show description. This week, however, in keeping with the spirit of the film they’re discussing, "The Men Who Stare at Goats," the boys are decidedly phoning it in. Which is a shame, because their other discussion of the second film in the ongoing Cannes Golden Palm Marathon, "Farewell My Concubine," a beautiful epic sent against the backdrop of Chinese opera, certainly requires a stab at some decent verbiage. And the fact that the creators of the highly addictive website, Flickchart.com stop by to help the lads list their Top 5 Films of 1999 calls for some kind of special notation -- at the very least maybe a Prince pun or two, but, you know, that’s what you get when you take a great premise and a handful of extraordinary actors and give them absolutely nothing to do. Two can play at the game, sporty. What? You expected Filmspotting to be the bigger person? Have you listened to the show?
Also on the show: Music by Crown City Rockers and Massacre Theatre -- presented by Pixar Talk. This week's winner will get the Pixar DVD of their choice.
Filmspotting #281
:13-11:25 - Review: "The Men Who Stare at Goats"
Music: Crown City Rockers, "Break"
12:16-16:48 - Massacre Theatre (Winner: J. Medeiros)
16:49-22:51 - CPR Event, Polls
22:52-36:28 - Cannes #2: "Farewell My Concubine"
Music: Crown City Rockers, "Go Away"
37:210-43:59 - New DVDs / Donations
44:00-1:05:23 - Top 5: Films of 1999
1:05:24-1:15:59 - Flickchart Interview
1:16:00-1:19:22 - Close / Next Show
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Matty mentioned Terence Malick getting edged out of his top 5. "The Thin Red Line" is often considered a 1999 film, though it did get a limited release in Dec. 1998.
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Other Stephen Root films: Office Space, No Country for Old Men
- Great Faye Dunaway roles/movies: Bonnie and Clyde, Network, Chinatown
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Adam's #6-10 of 1999: All About My Mother, Fight Club, Magnolia, The Insider, Eyes Wide Shut
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Flickchart's Top 5 for 1999:
- Fight Club
- The Matrix
- Office Space
- American Beauty
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The Sixth Sense
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Nov. 6: O Captain! My Captain! This week, Adam and Matty make music from the heart and navigate the blackboard jungle as they stand and deliver their latest edition of Filmspotting featuring a discussion of the Sundance sensation, "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' By Sapphire," starring Paula Patton as a Harlem high school teacher trying to save Gabourey 'Gabby' Sidibe’s teenaged Precious from an abusive mother -- played to the hilt by comedienne Mo'Nique. The lads also ask all dangerous minds to lean on them and trust their takes on 1985’s "When Father Was Away on Business," the first installment of the Filmspotting Golden Palm Marathon. Then, in honor of Mo’Nique’s devastating performance, the boys close out Mr. Holland’s Opus by listing their Top 5 Bad Screen Parents. Good-bye, Mr. Chips!
Also on the show: Listener Feedback, music by The Almighty Defenders and Massacre Theatre -- presented by Pixar Talk. This week's winner will get the Pixar DVD of their choice.
Filmspotting #280
:13-15:44 - Review: "Precious"
Music: The Almighty Defenders, "Bow Down and Die"
16:46-22:57 - Voicemail, Polls
22:58-34:54 - Feedback (Nostalgia Movies)
Music: The Almighty Defenders, "She Came Before Me"
35:59-39:56 - Mass. Theatre (Winner: Lance St. Laurent)
39:57-54:50 - Cannes Marathon #1: "When Father Was Away"
Music: The Almighty Defenders, "Cone of Light"
55:52-1:03:59 - New DVDs / Donations
1:04:00-1:16:26 - Top 5: Bad Parents
1:16:27-1:18:59 - Close /Next Show / Outtakes
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Suspense films mentioned in poll: Wait Until Dark, The Others, The Silence of the Lambs, Vertigo
- Romanian movie at TIFF: Tales From a Golden Age
- Government quashing dissent: The Lives of Others
- Another Cannes winner from Emir Kusturica: Underground
- Other "Neo-neo realism" films like Ballast:Shotgun Stories, Sugar, Wendy and Lucy, Chop Shop
Oct. 30: Yes, we are obviously trying to seduce you. This week, Adam and Matty decide to forgo their spot at Oxford next semester and instead fall head over heels for the much older Peter Sarsgaard's fast car, cool jazz and French cigarettes. The lads sneak out during fifth period to gossip with the girls about their love for the new Lone Scherfig film, "An Education," starring the aforementioned dreamy Mr. Sarsgaard, Alfred Molina, Olivia Williams and the lovely Carey Mulligan in a jaw-dropping performance.
And after a lost weekend of dissecting Camus beside the Seine, Adam and Matty head out to the countryside to further lose their innocence (and quite possibly their stomachs) at the hands of Lars von Trier and his latest rollicking cinematic parable, "Antichrist." Humbled and confused by their time spent with Mr. von Trier (and his playful anthropomorphic realizations of Grief, Chaos, and Despair -- Br'er Fox eat your heart out [literally]) -- and in light of a couple of pending lawsuits, Filmspotting has been advised by counsel not to comment on this week's Top 5 outside of giving its title: Top 5 Taboo Relationship Movies."
But Filmspotting (ahem, Matty) would like to remind the fine civil servants of Kane County, particularly the two members of the local constabulary that might have been sitting in the West Dundee Steak and Shake at 2:00 am last Friday night, that "Excuse me, miss, do you know where the high school girls hang out around here?" is a QUOTE from the movie "Swingers." Thank you, Senator, no further comment.
Also on the show: Listener Feedback, music by The Pains of Being Pure at Heart and Massacre Theatre -- presented by Pixar Talk. This week's winner will get the Pixar DVD of their choice.
Filmspotting #279
:13-17:46 - Review: "An Education"
17:47-32:05 - Review: "Antichrist"
Music: The Pains of Being Pure..., "Higher Than The Stars"
32:52-38:36 - Massacre Theatre (Winner: R. Nemec)
38:37-44:15 - Voicemail, Polls, Notes
44:16-53:48 - Feedback (Bad Day Movies)
Music: The Pains of Being Pure..., "Everything With You"
54:22-1:01:48 - New DVDs/Donations
1:01:49-1:18:52 - Top 5: Taboo Relationships
1:18:53-1:21:56 - Close/Next Show/No outtake, sorry!
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Good "Antichrist" reviews: Karina Longworth and Roger Ebert.
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The addictive website that will destroy your productivity is Flickchart.com.
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Oct. 23:
Little Sammy and the Mystery of Filmspotting Island
By Ayn Ballgame
Sammy was a little boy who loved making mischief (many would argue his acting out stemmed from Sammy’s lack of a relationship with his estranged father).
One day, young Sammy was making so much mischief around the house that his mother sent him to his room without supper (while she went to the phone to schedule another appointment with her therapists, Dr. Friedman and Dr. Jim Beam).
Alone in his room (with only his X-box, his Wii, his action figures, his Legos, his board games, his DVDs, his iPod, and his toy trucks to keep him company), Sammy sulked and moped and exclaimed, “I’m so bored!”
“Hellllllllooooo, young Sammy!” boomed a voice from out of nowhere.
“Why are you using a Jamaican accent?” boomed another voice from out of nowhere.
“It’s not a Jamaican accent! I’m trying to sound authoritative, you know, cool,” whispered voice number one.
“You sound like you’re doing a bad imitation of Punjab from Annie,” countered the other voice.
“Does Punjab even talk in that movie?” rebutted the voice from "Cool Runnings."
The booming unseen voices then began to bicker for ten minutes.
Finally, young Sammy shouted, “Who are you guys!?”
“We’re the Monsters of Filmspotting Island!” boomed the two voices in unison.
“Jinx,” whispered the invisible Jamaican.
“Filmspotting island?”
“It’s a fantastic place with no moms to make us do things, where we play all day and watch movies every night!” answered the unseen voice with the weird accent that now sounded a little like a bad Ricardo Montalbán.
“Sounds great!”
“It is great!” answered the voices.
“Can I come visit?” asked Sammy.
“Oh, hah, heavens no. You’re a rude little boy who makes too much mischief. Besides, it would be totally creepy if you were to come hang out with two much older Monsters on our island. Think of the liability.
"Ugh, creeps me out just thinking about it,” answered the more neurotic sounding voice.
“Oh,” said a disappointed Sammy. “Then why are you talking to me?”
“Because we wanted to let you know about our latest show. When we’re not playing all day and stuffing our bellies with gumdrops for dinner and Big League Chew for desert, we like to discuss the movies we watch. This week, we’re talking about Spike Jonze’s latest "Where the Wild Things Are," Akira Kurosawa’s "High and Low" and we list our Top 5 Nostalgia Movies from when were wee little Monsters just like you.”
“You just wanted to tell me about your show?” asked Sammy.
“Yeah, while you’re being punished, why not make something of it? Help your poor mom out, learn a thing or two. Way you’re headed right now, best you could hope for is to start working on your phrasing of ‘You want fries with that,” taunted the invisible Bob Marley. “I guess it could be kind of freeing knowing you’ll never have to deal with the attendant pressures of being a Rhodes Scholar.”
“I’ll show you, you jerky Filmspotting Monsters!” shouted an angry little Sammy. “I’m gonna grow up and direct awful movies just so you have to discuss them!”
“Little Uwe? Is that you?” teased the voice that didn’t sound like he came from the outskirts of Kingston.
And with that the Monsters' howling laughter began to fade away until little Sammy was once again alone in his room, a broken former shell of himself, now haunted by the prospect of his college choices.
The End
Also on the show: Music by Mittens On Strings and Massacre Theatre -- presented by Pixar Talk. This week's winner will get the Pixar DVD of their choice.
Filmspotting #278
:13-19:48 - Review: "Where the Wild Things Are"
Music: Mittens On Strings, "Lou Reed Says"
20:49-25:28 - Massacre Theatre (Winner: J. Pascal)
25:29-31:35 - Voicemail, Polls
31:36-47:20 - Kurosawa #6: "High and Low"
Music: Mittens On Strings, "Big Brother"
47:44-58:01 - New DVDs/Donations
58:02-1:17:23 - Top 5: Nostalgia Movies
1:17:24-1:21:12 - Close/Next Show/Outtake
NOTES
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Jeff Goldsmith's Creative Screenwriting Podcast can be accessed through iTunes here.
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Oct. 16: This week Filmspotting celebrates Matty's 100th episode by playing catch-up and sitting down with two films currently creating a lot of buzz at the box office. First up, our heroes hole up in the abandoned Dixie Square Mall in Harvey, Illinois to fend off an invasion of the undead. If they follow the rules they gleaned from watching the new horror/comedy "Zombieland," odds are the intrepid duo might just hold out for a solid six hours. Much more harrowing than any zombie infestation (and requiring the same amount of shotguns kept at hand) is the current state of the United States economy. Fittingly, Filmspotting sends its in-house socialist, Matty "Ilyich" Ballgame, to take in Michael Moore’s latest piece of agitprop, "Capitalism: A Love Story." Suitably sobered by both zombies and economics, the lads transmit their Top 5 Bad Day Movies via Morse Code from their underground bunker located one hundred feet below 1060 W. Addison. And for the record, Filmspotting really hates Illinois Nazis.
Also on the show: Listener Feedback, music by The Dead Milkmen and Massacre Theatre -- presented by Pixar Talk. This week's winner will get the Pixar DVD of their choice.
Filmspotting #277
:24-13:20 - Review: "Zombieland"
13:21-16:29 - Poll Questions
16:30-23:22 - Review: "Capitalism"
Music: Dead Milkmen, "Air Crash Museum"
24:15-29:20 - Massacre Theatre (Winner: K. Spahr)
29:21-45:44 - Feedback (Tearjerkers)
Music: Dead Milkmen, "Punk Rock Girl"
46:19-55:54 - New DVDs/Donations
54:55-1:10:08 - Top 5: Bad Day Movies
1:10:09-1:13:54 - Close/Next Show
1:13:55-1:16:07 - Bonus: Matty's Movie Minute
NOTES
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Annie Proulx wrote the short story "Brokeback Mountain."
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Stuart Gordon directed David Mamet's "Edmond" -- but it's definitely a Mamet film.
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Oct. 9:
Dean Wermer
Adam, Matty, thank you so much for coming in today. As you both are well aware, the tenure committee is in its final stages of making its decision on whether or not to grant the both of you tenure here at Grinyon Online University. Unfortunately we’ve read your submitted examples of publication.
Matty
Well, they were really first drafts...
Dean Wermer
Oh, you mean to tell me, Mr. Robinson, that your essay entitled “What The Movies Is” in which you wrote the word “stakes” over and over for 25 pages is not the final copy?
Matty
Well, I haven’t settled on a font yet...
Dean Wermer
And you, Mr. Kempenaar, while we appreciated the work that went into the composition of your 1,012 page article titled “Steven Soderbergh: Deity or Super God?”, we find it a little hard to believe that Mr. Soderbergh’s use of the RedOne camera is worthy of the Nobel Peace Prize, and if the UN were to anoint Mr. Soderbergh as Director of the World as you propose, we doubt it would single-handedly reduce our dependence on foreign oil.
Adam
Well, if you look at the algorithm I laid out in appendix B...
Dean Wermer
AND we’re horribly confused why you chose to submit this macaroni portrait of Faye Dunaway. Was this done by your son?
Adam
Um... Yes? That’s probably the best answer, right?
Dean Wermer
Luckily for you gentlemen, we were a little bit more impressed by your electronic submissions. Particularly we enjoyed your discussion of the latest Coen Brothers film, "A Serious Man." And, Mr. Robinson, we felt you didn’t altogether embarrass yourself during your interview with the film’s star, Michael Stuhlbarg. We also appreciated your run-down of the films you’re most looking forward to seeing at the Chicago International Film Festival. (Sigh) I almost hate to ask this. Do you have anything further to add that might assist the committee in rendering its decision?
Matty
I just want to say that I think there's been a miscarriage of, uh, proportions... I want Ron Kuby or Ron Meshbesher. Uh, just, just get me a Ron.
Adam
I suppose it wouldn’t tip the scales any if I presented the committee with my homemade macramé potholders featuring Alain Delon?
Dean
Get out.
Also on the show: Music by The Ams and Massacre Theatre -- presented by Pixar Talk. This week's winner will get the Pixar DVD of their choice.
Filmspotting #276
:13-17:01 - Review: "A Serious Man"
Music: The Ams, "Godspeed Your Safe Return"
17:57-22:22 - After Hours Winners
22:23-25:58 - Massacre Theatre (Winner: Alex Kies)
25:59-43:34 - Interview: Michael Stuhlbarg
Music: The Ams, "Saturday Afternoon"
44:11-53:17 - New DVDs/Donations
53:18-1:13:10 - Top 5: CIFF Preview
1:13:11-1:17:18 - Next Show, Outtake
NOTES
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We said "A Serious Man" is opening wide. It is not. Top 10 markets this weekend; Top 25 next weekend (or so the plan is currently).
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Links to support victims of the massive storm in Manilla are here and here.
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Jeff Goldsmith's Creative Screenwriting Podcast can be accessed through iTunes here.
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October 2: With the guys off this week, Adam and Matty welcome in special guest host Matt Singer from IFC News and the IFC News Podcast as he takes a look back at some of his favorite Filmspotting segments.
Note: The file size for this show is about twice what it normally is. Sorry for any inconvenience. A smaller version will be uploaded eventually.
September 29: On this edition of Filmspotting After Hours... Our Listener's Choice discussion of the 1967 thriller "Wait Until Dark," starring Audrey Hepburn in an Oscar nominated turn. Plus, another provocative batch of Listener Feedback on John Hughes, the best backyard movies and more.
Thanks again to all of our donors for your tremendous support! Winners on this show were chosen from episodes #268-275. Please email feedback@filmspotting.net if you were one of the lucky winners.
Listener's Choice
Brian Stein, Arlington, VA
T-Shirts
Timothy, Glen Iris, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Jay, Wellington, FL
Robin, Seattle
Michael, Colorado Springs
Mugs
David, Brunswick West, Victoria, Australia
Bertha, Austin, TX
Tyrone, Woking, Surrey, UK
Fabien, Ilford, Essex, UK
Copy of "Shootin’ the Sh*t with Kevin Smith" from Titan Books
John, Oak Park, IL
Peter Purcell, Lenoir, NC
Mark, Ottawa, Ontario
Erik, Wellington, NZ
Gil and Alysia, Yarraville, Victoria, Australia
Sept. 25: It’s alive! Not to be outdone by Netflix's crack team of engineers and mathematicians who recently revamped the efficacy of the company's online DVD recommendation system, Adam and Matty roll out a high-powered movie recommendation machine of their own -- the Rec-o-Matic 2600 (beta). Powered by beer and our co-hosts own sense of self-admiration, Adam and Matty harness the power of the Rec-o-Matic to complement their slate of suggested Overlooked DVD Picks. And while it’s generally accepted that there’s no crying in podcasting, the boys offer up a powerful theoretical lineup for Lifetime's "Movies That Make Men Cry" Marathon with their Top 5 Tearjerkers. Ladies, take notes on why lines such as "Shane! Come back, Shane" can bring NFL linemen to their knees.
Also on the show: Music by Alligators, Listener Feedback and Massacre Theatre -- presented by Pixar Talk. This week's winner will get the Pixar DVD of their choice.
Filmspotting #275
:13-19:11 - Overlooked DVD Picks
Music: Alligators, "Where Does It Hide"
19:58-24:45 - Massacre Theatre (Winner: D. Dominic)
24:46-30:49 - Voicemail, Polls
30:50-39:48 - Feedback ("The Informant!")
Music: Alligators, "Conqueror"
40:40-49:48 - New DVDs/Donations
49:49-1:07:47 - Top 5: Tearjerkers
1:07:48-1:11:22 - Next Show, Outtakes
NOTES
Here's the link to Matty's new source: Jandy Stone’s Film on TV.
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Adam appeared on the /Filmcast earlier in the week to discuss "Jennifer's Body" and more.
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Thanks to Titan Books, we're giving away 5 copies of "Shootin’ the Sh*t with Kevin Smith" on the next edition of After Hours.
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Sept. 18: LIVE from a makeshift dais outside the original Maple Leaf Gardens
Q: Ballgame, you’re coming off a tough road trip to the Toronto International Film Fest -- over 30 films in four days -- how do you think team Filmspotting held up?
A: Well, obviously we’re tired, but I’m proud of the guys. You know, dealing with the time change, the gravy on the French fries, the sometimes smothering congeniality of Canadians... it was a challenge. But I think people will be pleased when we lay out our Top 5 Toronto Film Fest Movies.
Q: What about other reviewers like Phillips and Ebert, who are likely seeing hundreds of films over two weeks?
A: Look, we can’t focus on what other reviewers or other podcasts are doing. We just have to take it segment by segment, discussion by discussion, film by film, and bring a solid 90 minutes of criticism to the show. Look what Kempy brought to the table during our review of "The Informant!" I mean, here’s a guy that loves director Steven Soderbergh, and this film starring Matt Damon as a notorious corporate whistleblower is generally eliciting a lot of love from the critics -- it would have been easy for Adam to phone this one in. But, no, he stepped it up. He brought his ‘A’ game and BAM, what do you get? Point-by-point, generally articulate dissection of an overall pretty middling film. That’s Kempy being Kempy and why he gets paid the big bucks. And by big bucks I mean he gets paid in hugs and beer.
Q: What about some of the feedback you’ve been getting from the fans?
A: Look, we love our fans, we wouldn’t be here without them and we’ve got a great batch of Listener Feedback on this week’s show, as well another cringe-worthy rendition of Massacre Theatre and music by Heroes of Popular Wars. Overall, we think it’s a great show. Are we satisfied? No, we can never be satisfied; we’re not a .500 podcast; to compete with the big guys, we’ve got to step it up, but as long that microphone is on, we’ll keep bringing the heat.
Massacre Theatre is presented by Pixar Talk. This week's winner will get the Pixar DVD of their choice.
Filmspotting #274
:13-18:49 - Review: "The Informant!"
Music: HOPW, "A Bus Called Further"
19:22-24:45 - Massacre Theatre (Winner: E. Munn)
24:45-42:49 - Polls, Notes, Feedback
Music: HOPW, "It's A Doozy"
43:57-55:15 - New DVDs/Donations
55:16-1:17:39 - Top 5: TIFF '09 Recap
1:17:40-1:19:58 - Polls, Next Show
NOTES
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Filmspotting's David Mamet/Anne Frank scene on YouTube
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Information on Facets Fright School. Full lineup should be posted soon.
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Information about "The Art of the Steal," since we didn't really explain.
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Get 10% off retro movie inspired t-shirts at Wake Up... Time To Die by using the discount code FSPOT10.
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Jeff Goldsmith's Creative Screenwriting Podcast can be accessed through iTunes here.
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Sept. 11: Filmspotting reviews Mike Judge's latest, "Extract" ... discuss the 5th movie in their Kurosawa Marathon, "Yojimbo" ... and preview their trip to the Toronto International Film Festival with their Top 5 Most Anticipated TIFF Movies.
Also on the show: Music by Colin Hay, Listener Feedback and Massacre Theatre -- presented by Pixar Talk. This week's winner will get the Pixar DVD of their choice.
Filmspotting #273
:13-15:11 - Review: "Extract"
Music: Colin Hay, "Oh California"
15:59-32:47 - Listener Feedback (Fall Preview)
Music: Colin Hay, "Prison Time"
33:23-36:46 - Facebook/Mamet Winner
36:47-41:02 - Massacre Theatre (Winner: B. Tackett)
41:03-51:28 - Kurosawa #5: Yojimbo
Music: Colin Hay, "There's Water Over You"
52:13-59:59 - New DVDs/Donations
1:00:00-1:133:52 - Top 5: TIFF '09 Preview
1:29:00-1:17:33 - Polls, Next Show, Outtake
NOTES
- "The Ice Storm" came out in 1997, so good chance I watched it on DVD not VHS. Who knows.
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Toronto Film Fest Meetup details.
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Get 10% off retro movie inspired t-shirts at Wake Up... Time To Die by using the discount code FSPOT10.
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Sept. 4: How ‘bout another hand for Sha Na Na?! Groovy. Okay, cats. Just a reminder, please avoid the Sluggo and Nancy tabs, man. They’re no good. All right, up next, we’ve got a great act, all the way from Richard J. Daley’s cow palace on the prairie, Chicago, it’s the soulful crooning of Adam and Matty. Their set list includes Matty performing the Star Spangled Banner on his flugelhorn, followed by a discussion of the new Ang Lee joint, "Taking Woodstock," featuring Demetri Martin, Imelda Staunton and Liev Schreiber. Then they delve into "The Hidden Fortress," man; we’re talking 1958 and Akira Kurosawa’s classic samurai epic starring Toshiro Mifune, the fourth film in their on-going Kurosawa Marathon. They’ll come back for an encore with their Top 5 Most Anticipated Fall Movies. Heady stuff, man.
Also on the show: Music by The Penelopes, Listener Feedback, Massacre Theatre -- presented by In Review Online and Pixar Talk. This week's winner will get the Pixar DVD of their choice.
Filmspotting #272
:13-20:07 - Review: "Taking Woodstock"
Music: The Penelopes, "Sabotage"
21:00-40:55 - Polls, Listener Feedback
Music: The Penelopes, "Stuck in Lalaland"
43:05-48:44 - Massacre Theatre (Winner: J. Wilcox)
48:45-1:00:07 - Kurosawa #4: The Hidden Fortress
Music: The Penelopes, "Circle of Seasons"
1:00:36-1:13:11 - New DVDs/Donations
1:13:12-1:28:59 - Top 5: Most Ant. Fall Movies
1:29:00-1:31:29 - Close/Next Show/Outtake
NOTES
- I wasn't laughing at "Battle Royale" being Tarantino's favorite film since 1992 (not all-time), but laughing at the fact that Matty had no idea what "Battle Royale" was.
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I wasn't necessarily arguing "Schlinder's List" does trivialize the Holocaust, just that the argument certainly can be made.
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Help send Chris White to Australia to direct "Brick" the play at Fundable.com.
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Toronto Film Fest Meetup details.
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Check out TheReelists.com and feel free to contact editor Corey Atad at coreyatad@thereelists.com.
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Get 10% off retro movie inspired t-shirts at Wake Up... Time To Die by using the discount code FSPOT10.
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Massacre Theatre version of "Meet the Parents" courtesy of Kevin Crossman.
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August 28:
EXT. FILMSPOTTING STUDIOS. DAYTIME. LOS ANGELES. TWO HITMEN SIT IN A WHITE HONDA CIVIC.
KAHUNA
You really think you should be drinking while we’re casing a joint?
NEIL VEGA
What is this an intervention? You’re gonna get all Betty Ford on me?
KAHUNA
No, I’m just saying. Don’t you want to be, you know, alert, on top of your game, in case they come out? I mean, you never hear of a doctor tying a couple on before going into surgery, or an actor downing a fifth before his big monologue...
NEIL
Oh, oh, oh contraire mi amour. Exhibit A, Richard “Ginny Wolf” Burton, my friend. Drank like a sailor between acts, sometimes between lines. Peter O’Toole: never appeared sober on a set in his life.
KAHUNA
Larry the Arab?
NEIL
The same. And you know the Titanic.
KAHUNA
Not that Jimmy Cameron-Celine Dion video from the 90’s?
NEIL
No, I’m talking about the boat. The mother-effing R-M-S herself. Grand old lady is going down. It’s a panic, right? Everyone’s scrambling. You’ve got Astors and Guggenheims about to waltz with Davy Jones. No one’s thinking. No one’s doing what they should, you know, looking for Queequeg’s coffin. Except one guy. Wally Pipp. Second class passenger. Waltzes on up to the pantry, no one’s paying him any mind, they’re too lost in "Nearer My God To Thee" to notice the portly little guy making his way to the liquor locker. He opens it up. What does he see? Bam. It’s a Valhalla of booze. We’re talking the Ruth, Gehrig, DiMaggio of moonshine: 500 year-old Scotch from Robert the Bruce’s personal collection, Beowulf’s mead, Miles Standish’s Ouzo. It’s all there. And Wally Pipp figures, well, “I’m going down, I’m going down pickled!” And he just starts drinking. I mean WC Fields wetdream drinking. Three hours straight. Just as he's polishing off Joan of Arc’s favorite cabernet. Good night Mrs. Calabash, wham, he blacks out.
KAHUNA
What a way to go.
NEIL
But that’s just it. Seven hours later, the Carpathia comes by to start plucking Kate and Leo from the water, everyone’s dead, hypothermia. Guess who they pull from the water, still breathing? Wally effing Pipp. He drank so much, his blood was 70% alcohol. It wouldn’t freeze.
KAHUNA
Wow. Now that’s A Night to Remember.
NEIL
Now you’re talking. Pussy Galore and Kenny Moore on the high seas.
KAHUNA
He was in "Longest Day," right?
NEIL
Exactamundo. The Duke Does D-Day. Great war movie. Not like this latest travesty, you seen this thing, this "Inglourious Basterds?"
KAHUNA
No.
NEIL
Quentin Tarantino, movie clerk. It’s his new film. What a piece of refuse. But that’s why we’re here. These two guys that Mr. Wallace wants us to take out, Adam and Matty, they won’t shut up about it. They’ve got this Filmspotting show and they spend thirty minutes geeking out over the genius of "Inglourious Basterds" and the performance of Christoph Waltz as Nazi Hans Landa like it should be hanging in the frigging Louvre. And if that’s not enough, they devote the entire rest of the show to all things Johnny Destiny, including a list of their Top 5 Quentin Tarantino Scenes. All this dead air wasted over a guy that can scribble some clever dialogue and pepper his scripts with annoying movie references. It’s exhausting. Man, I’m hungry.
KAHUNA
You want a get a taco?
NEIL
Ah, forget it. Where we gonna get a taco 'round here? It’s Chinatown.
Plus, music from the "Reservoir Dogs" soundtrack.Listener Feedback, Massacre Theatre -- presented by In Review Online and Pixar Talk.
Filmspotting #271
:13-30:17 - Review: "Inglourious Basterds"
Music: Steeler's Wheels, "Stuck in the Middle With You"
31:04-35:14 - Massacre Theatre (Winner: J. Wilcox)
35:15-49:15 - Polls, Notes, Feedback
Music: Sandy Rogers, "Fool For Love"
50:13-56:50 - New DVDs/Donations
56:51-1:13:35 - Top 5: Tarantino Scenes
1:13:36-1:16:39 - Close/Next Show/Outtake
NOTES
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Adam alluded to this during the review... he has a theory about Hans Landa, or at least something worth considering. Some are buying it, some aren't.
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List of film references in "Inglourious Basterds"
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Daniel Mendelsohn's "Inglourious Basterds" article in Newsweek
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August 21: 今週のfilmspottingは、日本editionです！ まずAdamとMattyは、宮崎 駿の崖の上のポニョにたいして話します。それから、ShakespeareのMacbethを参考にした、黒沢明のクラシック蜘蛛巣城を話します。そして最後には、２０００年のtop 5映画。
We believe the show description above loosely translates to: Two American dunderheads try to sound smart talking about Hayao Miyazaki's latest animated feature "Ponyo," and Kurosawa's 1957 classic take on Macbeth, "Throne of Blood." The yammering yankee dorks also list their Top 5 Films of 2000.
Plus: Listener Feedback, Massacre Theatre -- presented by In Review Online -- and music by Deer Tick.
Filmspotting #270
:13-15:00 - Review: "Ponyo"
Music: Deer Tick, "Easy"
15:55-21:19 - Voicemail, Polls
21:20-23:38 - Matty's 'The More You Know'
23:39-34:47 - Feedback ("District 9")
Music: Deer Tick, "Little White Lies"
35:45-40:28 - Massacre Theatre
40:29-52:50 - Kurosawa #3: "Throne of Blood"
Music: Deer Tick, "Song About a Man"
53:55-1:04:15 - New DVDs/Donations
1:04:15-1:21:56 - Top 5: Films of 2000
1:21:57-1:25:26 - Close/Next Show
NOTES
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We didn't choose Ponyo over Inglorious Basterds. Basterds wasn't an option for us because Matty wasn't able to make the lone press screening. Next week for QT.
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Adam's Top 5 Films of 2000 Regrets: Need to see Yi Yi and Dancer in the Dark.
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Adam's Top 5 Films of 2000 Honorable Mentions: Ghost Dog, Wonder Boys... and the first half or so of All The Pretty Horses.
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Amores Perros was counted as a 2001 movie and made Adam's Top 5.
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Here's the link to the Akira Kurosawa forum discussing the Lady Asaji scene that Adam referenced.
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For some reason Adam has started calling Ang Lee "Ahng"... and he reverted back to mispronouncing Mifune. Sorry. Probably butchered Lady Asaji too.
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August 14: Do I just start talking? Do I look at you or at the camera? Oh, okay. Well, uh, my name is Jeroen Van Der Rohe, and I am the Chief Cultural Administer to the aliens currently living in District 9 here in Johannesburg. The aliens are unique creatures, to be sure. Odd tastes. Very different than humans. For one, they consider cat food a delicacy. They, uh, adore the work of Alan Thicke. And weirdly enough they really like this podcast featuring two jackanapes droning on about movies called Filmspotting. Can’t get enough of it. To human ears, Filmspotting sounds like a monkey grating a chalkboard with tinfoil, but the aliens love the guys' takes on new films like, obviously, "District 9" from first-time director Neill Blomkamp. We thought at first the podcast might be transmitting some kind of incendiary code to the aliens, but their segments featuring Listener Feedback, Massacre Theatre and Top 5 John Hughes Characters seemed innocuous enough. Painful to listen to but, uh, relatively harmless. Aliens. Go figure, right?
Massacre Theatre is presented by In Review Online. Music this week is from John Hughes' "Pretty in Pink."
Filmspotting #269
:13-17:32 - Review: "District 9"
Music: Psychedelic Furs, "Pretty in Pink"
18:32-34:16 - Polls, Feedback (Food Movies)
Music: OMD, "If You Leave"
35:07-44:27 - New DVDs/Donations
44:28-49:33 - Mass. Theatre (Winner: M. Startsev)
49:34-1:09:50 - Top 5: John Hughes Characters
1:11:12-1:14:01 - Close/Next Show/Outtakes
NOTES
- The Bunuel doc Adam has seen is "Land Without Bread."
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How to pronounce Bunuel.
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Travis is dead right that one of "Humpday's" real pleasures is the depiction of Ben and Anna's marriage.
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Molly Ringwald wrote a great tribute to John Hughes in the NY Times.
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August 7: Hellooooooooo my lovelies! This week we’re going to be making Filmspotting a la Awesome. To begin, please find yourself a suitable receptacle, an iPod or a radio station; then find yourself two charming, pedantic cinephiles: a nice ripe Kempenaar will do nicely (you’ll know it’s in season if it's a little smushy in the middle) and then add a healthy dollop of some beautiful Matty Ballgame for some added spice. Mix the two liberally together for about an hour, stirring all the while. Once congealed, add in a healthy discussion of "Julie and Julia," the new comedy from Nora Ephron starring Meryl Streep as Julia Child and Amy Adams in the role of another young actress once again out-acted by the great Meryl Streep. Next, gently massage in some poignant Listener Feedback for stability before topping the entire concoction off with a demiglase of the Top 5 Food Movies. Let sit for an hour until the Ballgame has fully pickled and then, “Bon Appetit!”
Also on the show: Adam's Articulate Analysis of Lynn Shelton's new film "Humpday," Massacre Theatre -- presented by In Review Online -- and music by The Sea and Cake.
Filmspotting #268
:13-14:18 - Review: "Julie and Julia"
14:19-18:41 - Adam's AA: "Humpday"
Music: The Sea and Cake, "Car Alarm"
20:12-41:11 - Polls, Listener Feedback (Comedy Films, "Funny People")
Music: The Sea and Cake, "the Staircase"
41:59-51:11 - New DVDs/Donations
51:12-56:21 - Mass. Theatre (Winner: D. Molloy)
56:22-1:09:50 - Top 5: Food Movies
1:09:51-1:13:27 - Close/Next Show/Outtake
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"District 9" should be the review next week.
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Jeff Goldsmith's Creative Screenwriting Podcast can be accessed through iTunes here.
August 5: On this edition of Filmspotting After Hours... Our Listener's Choice discussion of the 1966 James Coburn Bond parody "Our Man Flint." Plus, a provocative batch of Listener Feedback on Moon Movies, the Best Films of 2001 and more.
Thanks again to all of our donors for your tremendous support! Winners on this show were chosen from episodes #263-267. Please email feedback@filmspotting.net if you were one of the lucky winners.
July 31: What’s up Cleveland?! So nice to be back in the City of Lights. What’s the deal with these iPods? You see these things? Everywhere I go, people have iPods clipped to their arms or hanging from their belts. Not me. I still rock the Walkman. Remember the Walkman? Remember cassette tapes? You’d spend hours listening to the radio hoping they'd play your song? You’d hear the first few bars and run to the boombox and hit record? And then you’d scream in agony because you got the radio guy’s voice! Oh man, you couldn’t give a girl a mix tape with the radio guy’s voice on it! Guys would set up tables in the lunchroom selling radio mixes like they were Grateful Dead basement session bootlegs... “I got GNR Don’t You Cry Tonight, 9:17 last Friday WXRX, completely clean dude, all pure, this is the good stuff.”
Anyway, I’ve been listening to this show, it’s called Filmspotting. You know these guys? They DON’T SHUT UP! I’m like, what in God’s name could you possibly have to say about Judd Apatow’s "Funny People" for like 17 minutes? It’s Adam frigging Sandler! Last time I looked, he wasn’t beating out Marlon Brando for the role of the Waterboy. But these guys, they don’t stop there. They keep going and start yammering away about some Japanese film from 50 years ago called "Ikiru." And they’re such pretentious snobs, they start talking about how this film is all about the meaning of life, and yada yada. COME ON. It’s some old dude sitting on a swing! I’m like, old dude, you’ve got CANCER, quit stalking the kids and get your butt to Vegas. But nooooo, Adam and Matty (what kind of name is that? I mean seriously? That’s how you describe your dog’s fur, it’s not a name!) they keep droning on and on about the Top 5 Movies About Comedy.
What do these guys know about comedy? If it’s not some unknown, unwatchable indie flick or something directed by Steven Soderbergh, these two morons aren’t interested. That Kempenaar jerk wouldn’t know funny if Ingmar Bergman himself rose from the dead, came to his house and started kicking him in the jewels while wearing a Michael Bay ringer tee-shirt. All right, my name's M. Night, you’ve been great!
Also on the show: Massacre Theatre -- presented by In Review Online -- and music by Ben Folds.
Filmspotting #267
:13-19:52 - Review: "Funny People"
Music: Ben Folds, "Hiroshima"
20:40-33:25 - Polls, Listener Feedback
Music: Ben Folds, "Effington"
34:53-39:44 - Mass. Theatre (Winner: A. Dillon)
39:45-50:46 - Kurosawa #2: "Ikiru"
Music: Ben Folds, "Brainwascht"
51:42-1:01:59 - New DVDs/Contests/Donations
1:02:00-1:16:07 Top 5: Comedy Movies
1:16:08-1:19:59 - Close/Next Show/Outtake
NOTES
- I didn't come to the show expecting to quote Woody Allen and ended up combining, more or less, a couple great lines: "I don't want to achieve immortality through my work; I want to achieve immortality through not dying. I don't want to live on in the hearts of my countrymen; I want to live on in my apartment."
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Here's the Bill Simmons article using "Almost Famous"... and the "Fresh Air" podcast about Zooey Deschanel.
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Read the Watchmen Contest winners here. Thanks again to Titan Books!
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Seattle Metro Cinemas blog
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July 24: Remember when your mother offered you one whole dollar if you cut all the coupons out of the Minneapolis StarTribune and filed them away for her in her coupon Rolodex, but instead of cutting them all out, you just threw away most of the paper, and then your mother went through the garbage to discover your treachery and immediately went down to the Ben Franklin where you had promptly spent your dollar on penny candies and humiliated you in front of your friends and grounded you for two weeks which made you miss the Little League playoffs, and you were so mad that you threatened not to thank her in your Oscar speech? Remember that? Well, one Filmspotting host certainly still does. And to this day, any time he sees a weekend circular, a coupon book, or any discount advertising at all, he breaks down into a catatonic ball on the floor. Well, luckily for you but unluckily for the Filmspotting host cursed to pay full price for the rest of his life, this week Adam and Matty are bringing you not one, not TWO, but THREE movie discussions for the price of one. The lads kick around the British comedy "In the Loop," consider spending "500 Days of Summer" with Zooey Deschanel and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Muggle Matty does battle with "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince." But that’s not all! Filmspotting triples your value as the esteemed Michael Phillips of the Chicago Tribune joins Adam and Matty to list the Top 5 Best Films of 2009 (so far). That’s three movie reviews, fifteen Top Five picks brought to you by three legitimate film critics (well, okay one legitimate film critic and two pretend critics) all for the regular Filmspotting low, low, price of absolutely free.
Uh oh. Can we get some smelling salts for Matty? He’s drooling on the swag. Hate to see that.
Also on the show: Massacre Theatre -- presented by In Review Online -- music by Andrew Bird, and special guest voicemails from Matt Singer, Dave Chen, Tassoula Kokkoris and Adam Palcher.
Filmspotting #266
:13-10:37 - Review: "500 Days of Summer"
10:38-15:50 - Review: "In the Loop"
15:51-24:05 - Review: "Harry Potter"
Music: Andrew Bird, "Nomenclature"
24:50-30:04 - Mass. Theatre (Winner: A. Bowie)
30:05-46:15 - Poll, Top 5: Films of '09
Music: Andrew Bird, "Tenuousness"
47:06-57:03 - New DVDs/Contests/Donations
57:04-1:17:35 Top 5: Films of '09 cont.
1:17:36-1:19:39 - Close/Next Show
NOTES
- SPOILER ALERT! Kind of... During the Top 5, Michael Phillips may or may not reveal some info about "Moon" that one could consider a spoiler.
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Jeff Goldsmith's Creative Screenwriting Podcast can be accessed through iTunes here.
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After Matty's infamous Freudian slip with Sasha Grey a few weeks ago, did I just commit a similar "Girlfriend Experience" sin?
July 17: Okay everyone, we need you to move back. Please! We need to establish a proper perimeter to deal with what we have here. We've identified the show in question as Filmspotting; we have yet to ascertain if it's programmed to explode. The trigger mechanism might be tied to its discussion of director Kathryn Bigelow's "The Hurt Locker" starring Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie and Brian Geraghty as members of a U.S. Army OED (bomb squad) unit in Iraq. We're a little concerned about this blue wire, however, which might indicate a detonation timed to coincide with the appearance of Steve Prokopy (aka Capone) from Ain't It Cool News. He's scheduled to help Matty and Adam list their Top 5 Performances of the Year (So Far). Or, there might be a secondary IED buried deep within the show, possibly found in the discussion of "An Unlikely Weapon," a documentary exploring the story behind the famous "execution" photo taken by photographer Eddie Adams on the heels of the Vietnamese Tet Offensive in 1968. Fear not, we are trained professionals, as qualified in the art of bomb-defusing as Adam and Matty are in the art of film criticism. In other words, run!
Also on the show: Massacre Theatre -- presented by In Review Online -- a "Watchmen: The Film Companion" Giveaway courtesy of Titan Books, and music by Animal Collective.
Filmspotting #265
:13-15:00 - Review: "The Hurt Locker"
Music: Animal Collective, "Guys Eyes"
15:58-24:28 - Mass. Theatre (Winner: P. Trap), Contests, Polls
24:29-31:25 - Review: "An Unlikely Weapon"
Music: Animal Collective, "My Girls"
32:31-41:27 - New DVDs/"Watchmen" Contest/Donations
41:53-1:01:07 Top 5 Male Performances So Far
Music: Animal Collective, "Brother Sport"
1:01:50-1:25:37 - Top 5 Female Performances So Far
1:25:38-1:27:21 - Close/Next Show
NOTES
- Be warned, parents and children, of a vulgarity in Massacre Theatre!
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While I'm sure Steve Prokopy is more than qualified for such an award, the Internet Film Critic of the Year, or whatever Matty said, is, in fact, made up.
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Jeff Goldsmith's Creative Screenwriting Podcast can be accessed through iTunes here.
July 10: When the moon hits your eye, be sure to grab your moon boots, chomp down on some moon pies and moonwalk over to your iPod and listen in as Filmspotting brings you a discussion of Duncan Jones' new science-fiction thriller "Moon," starring Sam Rockwell and the voice of Kevin Spacey. But wait, don't switch over to your copy of Dark Side of the Moon just yet; the lads will also bring you their Top 5 Moon Movies, none of which feature the star of Air Bud 2, Warren Moon. Then, stay tuned, as the latest Filmspotting Marathon kicks off with a dissection of the highly influential 1950 classic from director Akira Kurosawa, "Rashomon."
Also on the show: Listener Feedback, Massacre Theatre -- presented by In Review Online -- and music by Alkaline Trio.
Filmspotting #264
:13-16:40 - Review: "Moon"
Music: Alkaline Trio, "Over and Out"
17:54-27:41 - Voicemail, Poll Questions
27:42-40:44 - Feedback: "Public Enemies"
Music: Alkaline Trio, "Calling All Skeletons"
42:01-46:30 - Mass. Theatre (Winner: D. Parker)
46:31-59:45 - Kurosawa #1: "Rashomon"
Music: Alkaline Trio, "I Found Away"
1:00:34-1:07:20 - New DVDs/Donations
1:07:21-1:22:09 - Top 5: Moon Movies
1:22:10-1:24:13 - Close/Next Show
NOTES
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Jeff Goldsmith's Creative Screenwriting Podcast can be accessed through iTunes here.
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Despite our comments about "Joshua" at the end of our "Moon" discussion, it's actually not a movie we heartily recommend.