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Adam Kempenaar and Josh Larsen review new and classic movies, offering "affable, insightful film analysis since 2005" (NY Times).
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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.

This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited⁠⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits.

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Intro (00:00:00-00:03:12)
2026 Movie Preview (00:03:13-00:56:52)
Filmspotting Family (00:56:53-01:04:18)
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (01:04:19-01:45:01)
2026 Show Preview (01:45:02-01:56:38)
Next Week / Notes (01:56:39-01:59:51)
Polls (01:59:52-02:10:26)
Credits / New Releases (02:10:27-02:14:08)

Links:

-20% off Filmspotting Family Membership
https://filmspotting.supportingcast.fm/join?sc_promo=supreme

-David Hudson's The Daily Preview
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

-IndieWire’s 46 Most Anticipated Movies of 2026
https://www.indiewire.com/lists/new-movies-2026/

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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It’s Filmspotting’s 2026 Movie Preview Draft, with Adam and Josh vie for new films from Christopher Nolan, Greta Gerwig, Steven Spielberg, and more! Plus, Vulture critic Roxana Hadadi joins Adam for a review of 28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE.

This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited⁠⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits.

(Timecodes and chapter starts may not be precise with ads.)

Intro (00:00:00-00:03:12)
2026 Movie Preview (00:03:13-00:56:52)
Filmspotting Family (00:56:53-01:04:18)
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (01:04:19-01:45:01)
2026 Show Preview (01:45:02-01:56:38)
Next Week / Notes (01:56:39-01:59:51)
Polls (01:59:52-02:10:26)
Credits / New Releases (02:10:27-02:14:08)

Links:

-20% off Filmspotting Family Membership
https://filmspotting.supportingcast.fm/join?sc_promo=supreme

-David Hudson's The Daily Preview
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

-IndieWire’s 46 Most Anticipated Movies of 2026
https://www.indiewire.com/lists/new-movies-2026/

Feedback:

-Email us at feedback@filmspotting.net⁠⁠.

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

Support:

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

-T-shirts and more available at the Filmspotting Shop.
⁠⁠⁠https://www.filmspotting.net/shop⁠⁠⁠

Follow:

https://youtube.com/filmspotting

⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/filmspotting⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠https://letterboxd.com/filmspotting⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/filmspotting⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/filmspotting⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/larsenonfilm⁠ 

https://letterboxd.com/larsenonfilm⁠⁠⁠ 

https://facebook.com/larsenonfilm

⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/larsenonfilm.bsky.social⁠⁠

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Published 2026-01-21

Memento Review (Archive)

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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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Coming soon, Adam and Josh look ahead to the new movie year with a 2026 Preview Draft. Likely to go early in that draft: Christopher Nolan's THE ODYSSEY. So, we're sharing our 2020 review of Nolan's MEMENTO, a film that screened at the Sundance Film Festival 25 years ago this month.

For full access to the Filmspotting Archive, consider joining the Filmspotting Family. Membership also gives you an exclusive feed to ad-free and monthly bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter, access to the Filmspotting Discord, event pre-sales and more. For 20% a monthly or annual membership, use the code "supreme" before Jan. 31.

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Published 2026-01-16

Best Movie Scenes of 2025, Golden Brick Winner

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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.  

This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited⁠⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits.

(Timecodes and chapter starts may not be precise with ads.)

Intro (00:00:00-00:02:46)

Opening (00:02:47-00:22:58)

Funniest (00:22:59-00:39:52)

Moving (00:39:52-00:58:22)

Filmspotting Family (00:58:21-01:04:30)

Next Week / Notes (01:04:31-01:09:27)

Golden Brick Winner (01:09:28-01:16:08)

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)

Links:

-20% off Filmspotting Family Membership

https://filmspotting.supportingcast.fm/join?sc_promo=supreme

-Sirat-Related Installation at Madrid's Reina Sofia Museum (taken by Josh)

https://www.instagram.com/p/DTiQ9wckTjm/

-Eastman Museum’s Best of the ‘40s Screenings

https://www.eastman.org/filmspotting-madness-best-40s

Feedback:

-Email us at feedback@filmspotting.net⁠⁠.

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

Support:

-Join the Filmspotting Family for bonus episodes and archive access.

⁠⁠⁠⁠https://filmspottingfamily.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

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

⁠⁠⁠https://www.filmspotting.net/shop⁠⁠⁠

Follow:

https://www.youtube.com/filmspotting

⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/filmspotting⁠⁠⁠⁠

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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.  

This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited⁠⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits.

(Timecodes and chapter starts may not be precise with ads.)

Intro (00:00:00-00:02:46)

Opening (00:02:47-00:22:58)

Funniest (00:22:59-00:39:52)

Moving (00:39:52-00:58:22)

Filmspotting Family (00:58:21-01:04:30)

Next Week / Notes (01:04:31-01:09:27)

Golden Brick Winner (01:09:28-01:16:08)

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)

Links:

-20% off Filmspotting Family Membership

https://filmspotting.supportingcast.fm/join?sc_promo=supreme

-Sirat-Related Installation at Madrid's Reina Sofia Museum (taken by Josh)

https://www.instagram.com/p/DTiQ9wckTjm/

-Eastman Museum’s Best of the ‘40s Screenings

https://www.eastman.org/filmspotting-madness-best-40s

Feedback:

-Email us at feedback@filmspotting.net⁠⁠.

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

Support:

-Join the Filmspotting Family for bonus episodes and archive access.

⁠⁠⁠⁠https://filmspottingfamily.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

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

⁠⁠⁠https://www.filmspotting.net/shop⁠⁠⁠

Follow:

https://www.youtube.com/filmspotting

⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/filmspotting⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠https://letterboxd.com/filmspotting⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/filmspotting⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/filmspotting⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/larsenonfilm⁠ 

https://letterboxd.com/larsenonfilm⁠⁠⁠ 

https://facebook.com/larsenonfilm

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Aftersun Review (Archive)

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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.

For full access to the Filmspotting Archive going back to 2005, ⁠⁠join the Filmspotting Family⁠⁠. Membership includes monthly bonus shows, a weekly newsletter, access to the Filmspotting Discord, and more.

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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.

For full access to the Filmspotting Archive going back to 2005, ⁠⁠join the Filmspotting Family⁠⁠. Membership includes monthly bonus shows, a weekly newsletter, access to the Filmspotting Discord, and more.

Use the promo code "supreme" for 20% off thru Jan. 31.

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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. 

This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited⁠⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits.

(Timecodes and chapter starts may not be precise with ads.)

Intro (00:00:00-00:04:33)

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)

Links:

-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

Feedback:

-Email us at feedback@filmspotting.net⁠⁠.

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

Support:

-Join the Filmspotting Family for bonus episodes and archive access.

⁠⁠⁠⁠https://filmspottingfamily.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

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

⁠⁠⁠https://www.filmspotting.net/shop⁠⁠⁠

Follow:

⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/filmspotting⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠https://letterboxd.com/filmspotting⁠⁠⁠⁠

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⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/filmspotting⁠⁠⁠⁠

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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. 

This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited⁠⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits.

(Timecodes and chapter starts may not be precise with ads.)

Intro (00:00:00-00:04:33)

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)

Links:

-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

Feedback:

-Email us at feedback@filmspotting.net⁠⁠.

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

Support:

-Join the Filmspotting Family for bonus episodes and archive access.

⁠⁠⁠⁠https://filmspottingfamily.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

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

⁠⁠⁠https://www.filmspotting.net/shop⁠⁠⁠

Follow:

⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/filmspotting⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠https://letterboxd.com/filmspotting⁠⁠⁠⁠

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⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/filmspotting⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/larsenonfilm⁠ 

https://letterboxd.com/larsenonfilm⁠⁠⁠ 

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Interview: Josh & Benny Safdie (Archive)

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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.

For full access to the Filmspotting Archive going back to 2005, join the Filmspotting Family. Membership includes monthly bonus shows, a weekly newsletter, access to the Filmspotting Discord, and more.

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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.

For full access to the Filmspotting Archive going back to 2005, join the Filmspotting Family. Membership includes monthly bonus shows, a weekly newsletter, access to the Filmspotting Discord, and more.

Use the promo code "supreme" for 20% off thru Jan. 31.

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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.

This episode is presented by⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Regal Unlimited⁠⁠⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits.

(Timecodes and chapter starts may not be precise with ads.)

Intro (00:00:00-00:01:55)

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)

Links:

-Filmspotting Fest

⁠​​https://www.filmspotting.net/filmspotting-fest⁠

-Siskel & Ebert at 50

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/provdrs/chicago_film_office/news/2025/october/siskel_ebert.html

Feedback:

-Email us at feedback@filmspotting.net⁠⁠.

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

Support:

-Join the Filmspotting Family for bonus episodes and archive access.

⁠⁠⁠⁠https://filmspottingfamily.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

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

⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.filmspotting.net/shop⁠⁠⁠⁠

Follow:

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/filmspotting⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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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.

This episode is presented by⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Regal Unlimited⁠⁠⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits.

(Timecodes and chapter starts may not be precise with ads.)

Intro (00:00:00-00:01:55)

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)

Links:

-Filmspotting Fest

⁠​​https://www.filmspotting.net/filmspotting-fest⁠

-Siskel & Ebert at 50

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/provdrs/chicago_film_office/news/2025/october/siskel_ebert.html

Feedback:

-Email us at feedback@filmspotting.net⁠⁠.

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

Support:

-Join the Filmspotting Family for bonus episodes and archive access.

⁠⁠⁠⁠https://filmspottingfamily.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

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

⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.filmspotting.net/shop⁠⁠⁠⁠

Follow:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/filmspotting⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/filmspotting⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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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

This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited⁠⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits.

(Timecodes and chapter starts may not be precise with ads.)Intro (00:00:00-00:00:45)

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)

Links:

-Rob Reiner Was Good | Matt Zoller Seitz

https://www.vulture.com/article/rob-reiner-was-good.html

-Filmspotting's 2025 Top 10 Picks

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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

⁠https://youtu.be/OF8kBtVNJXI?si=dF0akmcpGBJlvf4F&t=1750⁠ 

-"Derek Cianfrance’s Midlife Crisis" | Roxana Hadadi

⁠https://www.vulture.com/article/roofman-director-derek-cianfrance-interview.html⁠

-Poll: 2025 Golden Brick

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-Filmspotting's Top 10s

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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.

This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited⁠⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits.

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Intro (00:00:00-00:06:16)

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)

Links:

Ted Gioia On the Future's Demand for Human Curators

⁠https://youtu.be/OF8kBtVNJXI?si=dF0akmcpGBJlvf4F&t=1750⁠ 

-"Derek Cianfrance’s Midlife Crisis" | Roxana Hadadi

⁠https://www.vulture.com/article/roofman-director-derek-cianfrance-interview.html⁠

-Poll: 2025 Golden Brick

⁠⁠https://poll.fm/16408482⁠

-Filmspotting's Top 10s

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Eyes Wide Shut (Archive)

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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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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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Intro (00:00:00-00:03:26)

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)

Links:

-Chicago Film Critics Association

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

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2025-12-03/wagner-moura-brazil-secret-agent-kleber-mendonca-filho

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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.

This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited⁠⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits.

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Intro (00:00:00-00:03:26)

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)

Links:

-Chicago Film Critics Association

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

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2025-12-03/wagner-moura-brazil-secret-agent-kleber-mendonca-filho

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Knives Out Review (Archive)

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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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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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Intro (00:00:00-00:03:59)

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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-Poll: ‘25 Scene Stealers

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-London Meetup w/Josh on Dec. 11

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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).

This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited⁠⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits.

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Intro (00:00:00-00:03:59)

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)

Links:

-Poll: ‘25 Scene Stealers

https://poll.fm/16310945

-London Meetup w/Josh on Dec. 11

https://forms.gle/rUcgUKicTddzwFBs5

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Bonus: Ask Us Anything (Excerpt)

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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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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.

Monthly bonus episodes are just one of the benefits of becoming a Filmspotting Family member, along with early and ad-free episodes, a weekly newsletter, access to the Filmspotting Discord, and more.

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Wicked For Good Review, Train Dreams, Golden Brick Long List

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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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Intro (00:00:00-00:02:25)

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)

Links:

-Filmspotting Golden Bricks

https://www.filmspotting.net/bricks

-Poll: '25 Scene Stealers

https://poll.fm/16310945

-Fear Not! (50% Off + Free Shipping; code CONFSHIP, select Media Mail)

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-London Meetup w/Josh on Dec. 11

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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.

This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited⁠⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits.

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Intro (00:00:00-00:02:25)

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)

Links:

-Filmspotting Golden Bricks

https://www.filmspotting.net/bricks

-Poll: '25 Scene Stealers

https://poll.fm/16310945

-Fear Not! (50% Off + Free Shipping; code CONFSHIP, select Media Mail)

https://wipfandstock.com/9781666738520/fear-not/

-London Meetup w/Josh on Dec. 11

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The Running Man Review, Nouvelle Vague

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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)

Links:

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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.

This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited⁠⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits.

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Intro (00:00:00-00:04:23)

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)

Links:

-Poll: Actor/Director Duos Since 2000

https://poll.fm/16260111

-Siskel & Ebert at 50: Lone Star with Adam and Michael

https://luma.com/pwlqid75

-Fear Not! (50% Off + Free Shipping; code CONFSHIP, select Media Mail)

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The Next Picture Show’s 500th Episode

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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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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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Intro (00:00:00-00:02:36)

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)

Next Week / Notes (01:34:19-01:45:55)

Polls (01:45:56-01:56:08)

Credits / New Releases (01:56:09-02:00:04)

Links:

-Poll: Actor/Director Duos Since 2000

https://poll.fm/16260111

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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. 

This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited⁠⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits.

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Intro (00:00:00-00:02:36)

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)

Next Week / Notes (01:34:19-01:45:55)

Polls (01:45:56-01:56:08)

Credits / New Releases (01:56:09-02:00:04)

Links:

-Poll: Actor/Director Duos Since 2000

https://poll.fm/16260111

-Siskel & Ebert at 50: Lone Star with Adam and Michael

https://luma.com/pwlqid75

-Fear Not! (50% Off + Free Shipping; code CONFSHIP, select Media Mail)

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Emma & Yorgos - The Favourite/Poor Things Reviews (Archive)

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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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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.

For more information about joining the Filmspotting Family, which gives you access to the archive going back to 2005, plus monthly bonus shows, a weekly newsletter, and an invite to join the Filmspotting Discord, visit filmspottingfamily.com.

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Frankenstein Review, Hedda, Christy, Peter Hujar’s Day

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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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Intro (00:00:00-00:03:53)

Frankenstein (00:03:54-00:41:15)

Spoilers: Frankenstein (00:41:16-00:51:03)

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)

Corrections:

-It is Victor’s brother who tells him, “You’re the monster.”

-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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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.  

This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited⁠⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits.

(Timecodes and chapter starts may not be precise with ads.)

Intro (00:00:00-00:03:53)

Frankenstein (00:03:54-00:41:15)

Spoilers: Frankenstein (00:41:16-00:51:03)

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)

Corrections:

-It is Victor’s brother who tells him, “You’re the monster.”

-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.

Links:

-Poll: 2nd Best Zemeckis

https://poll.fm/16177171

-The Mastermind Prize Pack

Email us your favorite Reichardt character

-Redford v Ferrell to Save the Colorado River Delta

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uXOozRjRM4 

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Tom Cruise Draft (Bonus Excerpt)

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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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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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Intro (00:00:00-00:00:56)

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)

Links:

-Poll: 2nd Best Zemeckis

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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. 

This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited⁠⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits.

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Intro (00:00:00-00:00:56)

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)

Links:

-Poll: 2nd Best Zemeckis

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Night of the Living Dead (1968) Review (Archive)

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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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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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Intro / RIP Diane Keaton (00:00:00-00:07:51)

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)

Notes / Next Week (01:29:35-01:38:27)

Massacre Theatre (01:38:28-01:44:11)

Credits / New Releases (01:44:12-01:49:27)

Links:

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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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Chicago Int'l Film Fest Preview (01:17:08-01:29:34)

Notes / Next Week (01:29:35-01:38:27)

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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Next Week / Notes (01:17:07-01:23:58)

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5 Years/5 Movies Feedback (01:31:18-01:41:48)

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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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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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All the President's Men (Archive)

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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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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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One Battle After Another Review, Predators

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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)

Links:

-TCM Guest Programmer: Paul Thomas Anderson

https://www.tcm.com/articles/Programming%20Article/022042/guest-programmer-paul-thomas-anderson

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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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Intro (00:00:00-00:02:46)

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)

Links:

-TCM Guest Programmer: Paul Thomas Anderson

https://www.tcm.com/articles/Programming%20Article/022042/guest-programmer-paul-thomas-anderson

-PTA Decades Poll

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-Refocus Film Festival

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Inception (Archive)

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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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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.

This 10th anniversary review was part of the Nolan Oeuvre-view, a chronological revisit of the director's filmography. Access to those conversations and much more is available to members of the Filmspotting Family.

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A Big Bold Beautiful Journey Review, PTA Decades

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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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-PTA Decades Poll

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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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Intro (00:00:00-00:02:14)

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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-PTA Decades Poll

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Magnolia (Archive)

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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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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)

Links:

-Vulture’s Movies Fantasy League (“Filmspotters”)

https://moviegame.vulture.com/

-Steven Soderbergh’s B&W cut of “Raiders of the Lost Ark”

https://extension765.com/blogs/soderblog/raiders

-Filmspotting Poll: 1960s Musicals

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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.

This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited⁠⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits.

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Intro (00:00:00-00:04:13)

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)

Links:

-Vulture’s Movies Fantasy League (“Filmspotters”)

https://moviegame.vulture.com/

-Steven Soderbergh’s B&W cut of “Raiders of the Lost Ark”

https://extension765.com/blogs/soderblog/raiders

-Filmspotting Poll: 1960s Musicals

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Almost Famous (Archive)

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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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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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GoodFellas Review, Lurker, The Roses

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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)

Links:

-Vulture's Movies Fantasy League ("Filmspotters")

https://moviegame.vulture.com/

-“Towards a True Children’s Cinema: On My Neighbor Totoro”

https://www.brightwalldarkroom.com/2017/03/13/towards-a-true-childrens-cinema-on-my-neighbor-totoro/

-Filmspotting Poll: 1960s Musicals

https://poll.fm/15976522

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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)

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Polls (01:17:17-01:27:59)

Credits / New Releases (01:28:00-01:31:24)

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https://moviegame.vulture.com/

-“Towards a True Children’s Cinema: On My Neighbor Totoro”

https://www.brightwalldarkroom.com/2017/03/13/towards-a-true-childrens-cinema-on-my-neighbor-totoro/

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https://poll.fm/15976522

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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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-"Camera Man: Buster Keaton, the Dawn of Cinema, and the Invention of the 20th Century"

https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Camera-Man/Dana-Stevens/9781501134203 

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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)

Links:

-Filmspotting Fest

https://www.filmspotting.net/filmspotting-fest

-"Camera Man: Buster Keaton, the Dawn of Cinema, and the Invention of the 20th Century"

https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Camera-Man/Dana-Stevens/9781501134203 

-Filmspotting Poll: Pixar or Ghibli

https://poll.fm/15908981

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The Breakfast Club (Archive)

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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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Highest 2 Lowest Review, Jaws Review, Weapons Feedback

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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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“How to Watch Jaws in Theaters for Its 50th Anniversary”

https://www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/how-to-watch-jaws-in-theaters-for-50th-anniversary

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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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Intro (00:00:00-00:01:59)

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)

Links:

“How to Watch Jaws in Theaters for Its 50th Anniversary”

https://www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/how-to-watch-jaws-in-theaters-for-50th-anniversary

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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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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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Dog Day Afternoon at 50, Ne Zha II Review

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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)

Links:

-Michael Phillips Says So Long For Now

⁠https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/08/20/tribune-film-critic-goodbye/⁠

-Filmspotting Madness (Updated) List

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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)

Links:

-Michael Phillips Says So Long For Now

⁠https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/08/20/tribune-film-critic-goodbye/⁠

-Filmspotting Madness (Updated) List

https://letterboxd.com/filmspotting/list/filmspotting-madness-2026-best-of-the-1940s-1/

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Top 5 21st Century Comedies (Archive)

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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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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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Weapons Review and It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley

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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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Intro (00:00:00-00:01:25)

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)

Links:

-1976 Best Pic Poll

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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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Intro (00:00:00-00:01:25)

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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-1976 Best Pic Poll

https://poll.fm/15851187

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The Shining (Archive)

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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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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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Together Review, Sunset Boulevard at 75, AngelHeaded Hipster

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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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Intro (00:00:00-00:01:54)

Review: “Together” (00:01:55-00:40:06)

Filmspotting Family (00:40:07-00:43:43)

Review (AK): “AngelHeaded Hipster” (00:43:44-00:47:13)

Next Week / Notes (00:47:14-00:52:29)

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)

Links:

-Cinema Interruptus: “The Player”

https://www.siskelfilmcenter.org/interruptus

-"AngelHeaded Hipster” Screenings

https://greenwichentertainment.com/film/angelheaded-hipster-the-songs-of-marc-bolan-t-rex/

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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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Intro (00:00:00-00:01:54)

Review: “Together” (00:01:55-00:40:06)

Filmspotting Family (00:40:07-00:43:43)

Review (AK): “AngelHeaded Hipster” (00:43:44-00:47:13)

Next Week / Notes (00:47:14-00:52:29)

Polls (00:52:30-01:01:13)

Sacred Cow: “Sunset Boulevard” at 75 (01:01:14-01:42:46)

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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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20th Anniversary Messages (00:42:26-00:48:03)

Review (AK): “Architecton” (00:48:04-00:55:29)

Next Week / Notes (00:55:30-01:01:00)

Massacre Theatre (01:01:01-01:07:20)

Top 5: Jack Nicholson Scenes (01:07:21-02:11:06)

Credits / New Releases (02:11:07-02:14:22)

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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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Intro (00:00:00-00:01:38)

Review: "One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest" (00:01:39-00:42:25)

20th Anniversary Messages (00:42:26-00:48:03)

Review (AK): “Architecton” (00:48:04-00:55:29)

Next Week / Notes (00:55:30-01:01:00)

Massacre Theatre (01:01:01-01:07:20)

Top 5: Jack Nicholson Scenes (01:07:21-02:11:06)

Credits / New Releases (02:11:07-02:14:22)

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-Cinema Interruptus: "The Player"

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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)

Review (MP): "Fantastic Four: First Steps" (00:38:52-00:45:18)

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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-Josh on “Eddington”

⁠https://larsenonfilm.com/eddington⁠

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⁠https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/07/16/eddington-joaquin-phoenix-pedro-pascal/⁠

-Cinema Interruptus: “The Player”

⁠https://www.siskelfilmcenter.org/interruptus⁠

-Poll: Actresses Playing Actresses Going Through it

⁠https://poll.fm/15787235⁠

-Josh's Ari Aster Ranked

⁠https://letterboxd.com/larsenonfilm/list/ari-aster-ranked/⁠

-Top 5 Joaquin Phoenix Performances

⁠https://www.filmspotting.net/top-5-lists-archive/2023/2/24⁠

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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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Intro (00:00:00-00:01:54)

Review: “Eddington” (00:01:55-00:27:05)

Spoiler Talk: “Eddington” (00:27:06-00:35:52)

Filmspotting Family (00:35:53-00:38:51)

Review (MP): "Fantastic Four: First Steps" (00:38:52-00:45:18)

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)

Links:

-Josh on “Eddington”

⁠https://larsenonfilm.com/eddington⁠

-Michael Phillips on “Eddington”

⁠https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/07/16/eddington-joaquin-phoenix-pedro-pascal/⁠

-Cinema Interruptus: “The Player”

⁠https://www.siskelfilmcenter.org/interruptus⁠

-Poll: Actresses Playing Actresses Going Through it

⁠https://poll.fm/15787235⁠

-Josh's Ari Aster Ranked

⁠https://letterboxd.com/larsenonfilm/list/ari-aster-ranked/⁠

-Top 5 Joaquin Phoenix Performances

⁠https://www.filmspotting.net/top-5-lists-archive/2023/2/24⁠

-“Soundtrack” on WFMT with Michael Phillips

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Her (Archive)

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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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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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Superman Review, Top 5 Superman Movie Moments

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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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Intro (00:00:00-00:01:52)

Review: “Superman” (00:01:53-00:37:29)

Filmspotting Family (00:37:30-00:41:28)

Next Week / Notes (00:41:29-00:49:32)

Massacre Theatre (00:49:33-00:54:56)

Top 5: Superman Moments (00:54:57-01:39:31)

Credits / New Releases (01:39:32-01:42:55)

Links:

Cinema Interruptus: “The Player”

https://www.siskelfilmcenter.org/interruptus

SNL's Space, The Infinite Frontier: Dr. Kent Wahler

⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thealmanac77/video/7339217301218086149?lang=en⁠

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

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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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. 

This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits.

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Intro (00:00:00-00:01:52)

Review: “Superman” (00:01:53-00:37:29)

Filmspotting Family (00:37:30-00:41:28)

Next Week / Notes (00:41:29-00:49:32)

Massacre Theatre (00:49:33-00:54:56)

Top 5: Superman Moments (00:54:57-01:39:31)

Credits / New Releases (01:39:32-01:42:55)

Links:

Cinema Interruptus: “The Player”

https://www.siskelfilmcenter.org/interruptus

SNL's Space, The Infinite Frontier: Dr. Kent Wahler

⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thealmanac77/video/7339217301218086149?lang=en⁠

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

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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In the Mood for Love (Archive)

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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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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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Top 5 Films of 2025 (So Far), The Apartment at 65

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Adam and Josh take stock of the movie year with their Top 5 Films of 2025 (So Far), and take another look at Billy Wilder’s THE APARTMENT, which took home the Best Picture and Best Director prize 65 years ago.

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Intro (00:00:00-00:01:32)

Top 5: Films of 2025 So Far (00:01:33-00:52:35)

Filmspotting Family (00:52:36-00:58:59)

Next Week / Notes / Poll (00:59:00-01:09:12)

Pantheon Project: “The Apartment” (01:09:13-01:48:47)

Credits / New Releases (01:48:48-01:50:54)

Links:

Cinema Interruptus: “The Player”

https://www.siskelfilmcenter.org/interruptus

The Reveal: “The Apartment”

https://thereveal.film/54-tie-the-apartment-the-reveal-discusses-all-100-of-sight-sounds-greatest-films-of-all-time/

Filmspotting’s Billy Wilder Marathon

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Adam and Josh take stock of the movie year with their Top 5 Films of 2025 (So Far), and take another look at Billy Wilder’s THE APARTMENT, which took home the Best Picture and Best Director prize 65 years ago.

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Intro (00:00:00-00:01:32)

Top 5: Films of 2025 So Far (00:01:33-00:52:35)

Filmspotting Family (00:52:36-00:58:59)

Next Week / Notes / Poll (00:59:00-01:09:12)

Pantheon Project: “The Apartment” (01:09:13-01:48:47)

Credits / New Releases (01:48:48-01:50:54)

Links:

Cinema Interruptus: “The Player”

https://www.siskelfilmcenter.org/interruptus

The Reveal: “The Apartment”

https://thereveal.film/54-tie-the-apartment-the-reveal-discusses-all-100-of-sight-sounds-greatest-films-of-all-time/

Filmspotting’s Billy Wilder Marathon

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With a new SUPERMAN coming to theaters, we're sharing a Top 5 from the Zack Snyder era: Batman/Superman Moments featuring Adam joined by Pop Culture Happy Hour's Glen Weldon and Chris Klimek.

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Adam and Josh decided they could and should give Steven Spielberg’s 1993 blockbuster JURASSIC PARK the Sacred Cow treatment, along with a review of the franchise’s latest (and best since ‘93?) installment JURASSIC WORLD REBIRTH. Plus, Josh recommends M3GAN 2.0 and SORRY, BABY.

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Intro (00:00:00-00:02:02)

Review: "Jurassic World Rebirth" (00:02:03-00:35:05)

Review (JL): "M3GAN 2.0" (00:35:06-00:41:15)

Filmspotting Family (00:41:16-00:44:45)

Golden Brickspotting: "Sorry, Baby" (00:44:46-00:50:44)

Next Week / Notes (00:50:45-00:53:06)

Massacre Theatre (00:53:07-01:00:11)

Sacred Cow: "Jurassic Park" (01:00:12-01:47:58)

Credits / New Releases (01:47:59-01:52:56)

Correction:

-The R rating existed in 1975; PG-13 didn't.

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-Cinema Interruptus: "The Player"

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Adam and Josh decided they could and should give Steven Spielberg’s 1993 blockbuster JURASSIC PARK the Sacred Cow treatment, along with a review of the franchise’s latest (and best since ‘93?) installment JURASSIC WORLD REBIRTH. Plus, Josh recommends M3GAN 2.0 and SORRY, BABY.

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Intro (00:00:00-00:02:02)

Review: "Jurassic World Rebirth" (00:02:03-00:35:05)

Review (JL): "M3GAN 2.0" (00:35:06-00:41:15)

Filmspotting Family (00:41:16-00:44:45)

Golden Brickspotting: "Sorry, Baby" (00:44:46-00:50:44)

Next Week / Notes (00:50:45-00:53:06)

Massacre Theatre (00:53:07-01:00:11)

Sacred Cow: "Jurassic Park" (01:00:12-01:47:58)

Credits / New Releases (01:47:59-01:52:56)

Correction:

-The R rating existed in 1975; PG-13 didn't.

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