'40s Madness Sweet 16: An Upset Brewing?

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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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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)

Credits / New Releases (01:13:01-01:18:01)

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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.

This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited⁠⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. Use code FILMSPOT26 to take 15% off.

(Timecodes/chapters may not be precise with ads.)
Intro (00:00:00-00:03:30)

Round 2 Results (00:03:31-00:33:55)

Sweet 16 Matchups (00:33:56-00:40:43)

Bracket Challenge (00:40:44-00:45:15)

Credits / New Releases (01:13:01-01:18:01)

Links:
-Filmspotting Madness

https://www.filmspotting.net/madness/

Feedback:
-Email us at feedback@filmspotting.net⁠⁠

-⁠⁠⁠⁠Ask Us Anything⁠⁠⁠⁠ and we might answer your question in bonus content.

Support:
-Join the Filmspotting Family for bonus episodes and archive access.
https://filmspottingfamily.com

-T-shirts and more available at the Filmspotting Shop.
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