Filmspotting

https://www.colorado.edu/cwa/2025-schedule

-Ebert Interruptus: The Wizard of Oz

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#1007: Brick Q&A with Rian Johnson, Death of a Unicorn, Madness '25 - Round 2 Mar 28, 2025

Recorded live following Filmspotting Fest's opening night screening of BRICK, writer/director Rian Johnson reflects on his high school-set neo-noir classic. Plus Josh's review of A24's new DEATH OF A UNICORN and Round 2 of Filmspotting Madness–Best of the 21st Century (So Far).

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"Brick" Setup (00:02:58-00:12:22)

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Filmspotting Family (01:03:08-01:06:44)

Review (JL): "Death of a Unicorn" (01:06:45-01:11:01)

Next Week / Notes (01:11:02-01:16:05)

Filmspotting Madness: Round 2 (01:16:06-01:52:40)

Credits / New Releases (01:52:41-01:56:46)

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-Filmspotting Madness

https://forms.gle/qHxez1HRFNiufYKeA

-RSVP for Boulder Meetup

-2025 Ebert Interruptus

https://www.colorado.edu/cwa/

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#1006: Black Bag with Roxana Hadadi, Madness ‘25 - Round 1 Mar 21, 2025

Josh and Vulture critic Roxana Hadadi review BLACK BAG, with Josh calling it Steven Soderbergh's best in over a decade. Roxana sticks around for Round 1 of Filmspotting Madness - Best of the 21st Century (So Far), only to be confronted with choices like PHANTOM THREAD or WALL-E.

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Filmspotting Family (00:36:52-00:42:29)

Next Week / Notes (00:42:30-00:49:54)

Filmspotting Madness: Round 1 (00:49:55-01:15:33)

Credits / New Releases (01:15:34-01:21:24)

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-Filmspotting Madness

https://www.colorado.edu/cwa/

-2025 Ebert Interruptus

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#1005: Mickey 17, Madness ‘25 - Play-Ins, On Becoming a Guinea Fowl Mar 14, 2025

Adam and Josh split on MICKEY 17, Bong Joon-ho’s follow-up to the Best Picture-winning PARASITE. Josh recommends Rungano Nyoni’s ON BECOMING A GUINEA FOWL and Filmspotting Madness: Best of the 21st Century (So Far) begins.

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Next Week / Notes (00:36:29-00:43:03)

Massacre Theatre (00:43:04-00:46:20)

Filmspotting Madness: Play-Ins (00:46:21-01:16:08)

Credits / New Releases (01:16:09-01:20:22)

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-Filmspotting Madness: Best of the 21st Century (So Far)

https://www.colorado.edu/cwa/

-2025 Ebert Interruptus

-Filmspotting Fest Posters

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#1004: Filmspotting Fest, Oscars Recap, Pantheon Induction Mar 07, 2025

Adam and Josh recap the Sean Baker Oscars and relive screenings of BRICK, BEFORE SUNRISE and more at the inaugural Filmspotting Fest. Plus the 2025 Pantheon Project concludes with two films inducted into Filmspotting’s Hall of Fame.

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Remembering Gene Hackman (00:01:45-00:07:09)

Oscars Recap (00:07:10-00:15:01)

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Next Week / Notes (00:18:44-00:24:06)

Filmspotting Fest (00:24:07-00:50:43)

Pantheon Induction Ceremony (00:50:44-01:02:28)

From the Archive: Marathon Review (01:02:29-01:25:40)

Credits / New Releases (01:25:41-01:30:25)

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Filmspotting Pantheon

“Cinema Her Way: Visionary Female Directors in Their Own Words”

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#1003: Oscars Special with Michael Phillips, Grand Theft Hamlet Feb 28, 2025

The Chicago Tribune’s Michael Phillips joins Adam and Josh for some Oscar predictions—and corrections. Plus Josh nominates GRAND THEFT HAMLET for the 2025 Golden Brick Award.

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Oscar Picks: Supporting Actress/Actor (00:04:04-00:25:32)

Oscar Picks: Lead Actor/Actress (00:25:33-00:43:38)

Filmspotting Family (00:43:39-00:47:56)

Golden Brickspotting (JL): “Grand Theft Hamlet” (00:47:57-00:53:39)

Notes (00:53:40-00:54:16)

Massacre Theatre (00:54:17-01:02:56)

Oscar Picks: Director/Picture (01:02:57-01:17:19)

Credits / New Releases (01:17:20-01:21:49)

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Filmspotting Fest

https://letterboxd.com/filmspotting/list/filmspotting-pantheon/detail/

Filmspotting Pantheon

Filmspotting Golden Brick Awards

https://www.filmspotting.net/bricks

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#1002: Grizzly Man (20th Anniv.), I’m Still Here, A Different Man Feb 21, 2025

For the Pantheon Project, Adam and Josh revisit GRIZZLY MAN, Werner Herzog’s 2005 documentary about the life and tragic death of grizzly bear enthusiast Timothy Treadwell. Plus, Josh recommends Walter Salles’ I’M STILL HERE, and Adam catches up with Best Actor nominee Sebastian Stan in his other acclaimed 2024 film, A DIFFERENT MAN.

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Next Week / Notes (00:46:13-00:51:02)

Polls (00:51:03-00:58:06)

Oscars Homework: "I’m Still Here," "A Different Man" (00:58:07-01:11:36)

Credits / New Releases (01:11:37-01:15:05)

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Filmspotting Fest

https://letterboxd.com/filmspotting/list/filmspotting-pantheon/detail/

Filmspotting Pantheon

“For God’s Sake, Let’s Talk About A Different Movie”

https://www.vulture.com/article/a-different-man-should-be-the-oscar-thriller-of-the-moment.html

Steingold’s Deli

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#1001: Emilia Pérez, Cléo From 5 to 7 Feb 14, 2025

With its 13 Oscar nominations, Adam and Josh could no longer ignore EMILIA PÉREZ. True to the film’s divisive reputation, they split on it. Plus, a very special musical edition of Massacre Theatre and a revelatory Pantheon Project review of Agnès Varda’s CLÉO FRMO 5 TO 7.

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Filmspotting Family (00:28:37-00:32:03)

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Musical Massacre Theatre (00:39:03-00:50:14)

Pantheon Project: “Cléo From 5 to 7” (00:50:15-01:20:52)

Credits / New Releases (01:20:53-01:25:13)

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Filmspotting Fest

https://letterboxd.com/filmspotting/list/filmspotting-pantheon/detail/

Filmspotting Pantheon

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#1000: Singin’ in the Rain, The Brutalist, Zodiac Killer Project (Sundance) Feb 07, 2025

For their 1000th episode, Adam, Josh, and guest Michael Phillips consider the many and varied pleasures of 1952’s SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN, a Pantheon Project review of the classic movie musical. Adam recommends Sundance award-winners PRIME MINISTER and ZODIAC KILLER PROJECT, and then he and Josh go long on Brady Corbet’s THE BRUTALIST.

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Virtual Sundance: “Prime Minister” “Zodiac Killer Project” (00:59:47-01:06:32)

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Polls (Lynch, Bittersweet Romances) (01:10:15-01:18:06)

Review: “The Brutalist” (01:18:07-01:50:21)

Credits / New Releases (01:50:22-01:54:06)

LINKS

Filmspotting Fest

https://letterboxd.com/filmspotting/list/filmspotting-pantheon/detail/

Filmspotting Pantheon

"Singin' in the Rain" at Lyric Opera

https://www.lyricopera.org/shows/upcoming/2024-25/singin-in-the-rain/

Cory Atad's on "The Brutalist"

https://letterboxd.com/coreyatad/film/the-brutalist/5/

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#999: Presence, Pantheon Candidates, Oscar Nominations Jan 31, 2025

Adam and Josh start with the good, the bad, and the ugly of the 2025 Oscar nominations before diving into Steven Soderbergh’s ghost POV film PRESENCE, saving some spoiler talk for the end of the show. Then producer Sam Van Hallgren joins to talk Filmspotting Pantheon and nominate nine new titles for induction.

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Oscar Nom Reactions (00:01:57-00:14:08)

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Filmspotting Family (00:27:25-00:32:33)

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Massacre Theatre (00:38:11-00:46:52)

Pantheon Nominations (00:46:53-01:38:16)

Show Credits, New Releases (01:38:17-01:43:01)

“Presence” Spoiler Talk (01:43:02-01:54:10)

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Filmspotting Fest

https://letterboxd.com/filmspotting/list/filmspotting-pantheon/detail/

Filmspotting Pantheon

Filmspotting Guide to the Archives

https://letterboxd.com/wjmclaughlin/list/the-filmspotting-guide-to-the-archives/

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#998: Top 10 Most Anticipated Films of 2025 Jan 24, 2025

Adam and Josh make their picks for the most promising films of the movie year and share details about upcoming show plans, including news on Marathons, Madness, and the Pantheon Project.

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David Lynch Tribute (00:01:42-00:14:03)

2025 Preview (00:14:04-00:39:46)

2025 Show Plans / Notes (00:39:47-00:55:14)

2025 Preview, cont. (00:55:15-01:11:21)

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Filmspotting Fest

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/01/17/appreciation-in-david-lynchs-dreams-cinema-cracked-open-a-little-wider/

"In David Lynch’s Dreams, Cinema Cracked Open a Little Wider"

"David Lynch Offered a Peace that Passes Understanding"

https://thinkchristian.net/david-lynch-offered-a-peace-that-passes-understanding

“Andrei Rublev” at Doc Films

https://docfilms.org/calendar/Winter_2025/inner-voyages#screening-3

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#997: The Best Scenes of 2024 Jan 17, 2025

It’s the annual Filmspotting Wrap Party with Adam and Josh sharing their favorite scenes of the year for a live Chicago audience. Joined by the Chicago Tribune’s Michael Phillips. Plus, the announcement of the 2024 Golden Brick winner!

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Opening Scenes (00:04:26-00:19:12)

Funniest Scenes (00:19:13-00:29:14)

Moving Moment (00:29:15-00:37:03)

2024 Golden Brick Award (00:37:04-00:47:26)

Music Moment (00:47:27-01:06:05)

Scenes of the Year (01:06:06-01:33:35)

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L.A. Wildfire Relief: World Central Kitchen

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L.A. Wildfire Relief: World Renew

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#996: A Complete Unknown, Nosferatu, Babygirl, September 5 Jan 10, 2025

Adam and Josh catch up with a trio of end-of-year releases, including the Dylan biopic A COMPLETE UNKNOWN, Robert Eggers’ NOSFERATU, and Nicole Kidman in the provocative BABYGIRL, plus the new docudrama SEPTEMBER 5.

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Review: “A Complete Unknown” (00:23:14-00:50:34)

Notes, Polls (00:50:35-00:55:30)

Massacre Theatre (00:55:31-01:01:49)

Review (AK): “September 5” (01:01:50-01:05:35)

Review: “Babygirl” (01:05:36-01:22:49)

Notes/Links:

Jennifer Milich’s Review of Nosferatu

"Nosferatu and the Absence of God"

https://thinkchristian.net/nosferatu-and-the-absence-of-god

"A Complete Unknown Isn’t About Bob Dylan"

https://slate.com/culture/2024/12/bob-dylan-movie-complete-unknown-timothee-chalamet.html

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#995: Top 10 Films of 2024 with Michael Phillips and Marya Gates Dec 20, 2024

Adam and Josh get out the Allen wrench and reassemble the Filmspotting roundtable for the Top 10 Films of 2024 with Michael Phillips (Chicago Tribune) and film and culture writer Marya Gates.

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Top Outliers (00:13:58-00:41:58)

Consensus Picks – Pt. 1 (00:41:59-01:25:21)

Notes, Polls (01:25:22-01:40:16)

Golden Brick Finalists (01:40:17-02:02:38)

Consensus Picks – Pt. 2 (02:02:39-02:38:10)

More Outliers (02:38:11-02:58:42)

Notes/Links:

Top 10 Films of 2024

Filmspotting Fest

https://filmspottingfest.com

2024 Wrap Party Live

https://filmspotting.eventbrite.com/

2024 Golden Brick Finalists/Vote

https://www.filmspotting.net/bricks

Michael Phillips at the Chicago Tribune

https://www.chicagotribune.com/author/michael-phillips/

Marya Gates's Substack: Cool People Have Feelings, Too

https://oldfilmsflicker.substack.com/

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#994: Best Performances of 2024, Flow, Maria Dec 13, 2024

The best of 2024 conversation begins with Adam and Josh sharing their favorite lead and supporting performances, plus thoughts on the acclaimed animated film FLOW and Angelina Jolie as Maria Callas in MARIA.

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Big Announcement (00:01:42-00:14:32)

Supporting Actor (00:14:33-00:32:20)

Supporting Actress (00:32:21-00:47:54)

Review (JL): “Flow” (00:47:55-00:51:44)

Review (AK): “Maria” (00:51:45-00:59:06)

Next Week, Notes (00:59:07-01:06:07)

Polls (01:06:08-01:12:40)

Lead Actress (01:12:41-01:27:46)

Lead Actor (01:27:47-01:44:52)

Notes/Links:

Filmspotting Fest

Chicago Film Critics Association Winners

https://chicagofilmcritics.org/blog/2024winners

2024 Wrap Party

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/filmspottings-2024-wrap-party-live-at-regal-city-north-tickets-1096469994269

Richard Brody’s review of “Maria”

https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-front-row/maria-angelina-jolie-review

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#993: Nosferatu, Nightbitch, Top 5 Movie Moms Going Through It Dec 06, 2024

Thoughts on Robert Eggers’ NOSFERATU (coming 12/25) and Marielle Heller’s NIGHTBITCH, plus the Top 5 Movie Moms Going Through It with Adam and guest Marya Gates.

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Review (AK): “Nightbitch” (00:11:12-00:16:29)

Next Week, Notes (00:16:30-00:21:49)

Top 5: Movie Moms Going Through It (00:21:50-01:04:00)

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Filmspotting 2024 Wrap party in Chicago

“Cinema Her Way: Visionary Female Directors In Their Own Words”

https://www.rizzoliusa.com/buy-online/9780847846610/

Refocus Film Festival

https://refocusfilmfestival.org/

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#992: Gladiator II w/Rico Gagliano, Moana 2, The Seed of the Sacred Fig Nov 27, 2024

MUBI’s Rico Gagliano joins Adam and Josh for a review of Ridley Scott’s GLADIATOR II, plus Josh’s take on MOANA 2 and Adam on the new political thriller from Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof, THE SEED OF THE SACRED FIG.

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MUBI's Box Office Poison (00:03:34-00:09:45)

Review: “Gladiator II” (00:09:46-00:43:14)

Next Week, Notes (00:43:14-00:46:19)

Polls (00:46:20-00:54:34)

Review (JL): “Moana 2” (00:54:35-00:57:54)

Review (AK): “The Seed of the Sacred Fig” (00:57:55-01:05:42)

Notes/Links:

MUBI Podcast

Cinema Interruptus: "Phantom Thread"

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#991: Wicked, Blitz, The Piano Lesson, All We Imagine as Light Nov 22, 2024

It’s review roundup time as Adam and Josh cover several releases new to theaters and streaming, including the screen adaptation of Broadway’s WICKED, Steve McQueen’s WWII-set BLITZ, John David Washington in THE PIANO LESSON, and Brick nominee ALL WE IMAGINE AS LIGHT.

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Next Week / Notes (00:29:39-00:43:08)

Massacre Theatre (00:43:09-00:44:34)

Review (AK): “All We Imagine as Light” (00:44:34-00:52:24)

Review (JL): “The Piano Lesson” (00:52:25-01:04:36)

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L.A. Times Payal Kapadia Feature

Cinema Interruptus: "Phantom Thread"

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#990: Anora, Heretic, Here Nov 15, 2024

Mikey Madison’s Ani is another memorable Sean Baker hustler but one defined by her defiance. Along with a review of Baker’s euphoric and often hilarious ANORA, thoughts on Hugh Grant in HERETIC and the latest from Robert Zemeckis, HERE.

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“Anora” Spoiler Talk (01:11:40-01:28:34)

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From the Archive: Fight Club, Top 5 David Fincher Scenes Nov 08, 2024

Back in 2019, Adam and Josh took another look at David Fincher's FIGHT CLUB as part of the 9 From '99 series. Well, another five years have passed and Fincher's cult film is 25. A skilled craftsman and legendary perfectionist, Fincher's films are always a pleasure to look at, but for their Top 5 Fincher Scenes, Adam and Josh focus on how the director's style – even at its flashiest – serves the story and his characters.

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#989: Top 5 Ralph Fiennes Performances, Conclave Nov 01, 2024

Along with a review of the new papal thriller CONCLAVE, Adam and Josh share their Top 5 Ralph Fiennes Performances, celebrating the actor’s 30 years on screen.

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#988: The Texas Chain Saw Massacre at 50, Lumet Marathon Awards, Memoir of a Snail Oct 25, 2024

THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE still has it. 50 years later, Tobe Hooper’s seminal horror film continues to mess us up. Plus, the best of the Sidney Lumet Marathon, and Josh recommends the new stop-motion feature MEMOIR OF A SNAIL.

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AK at Chicago/Refocus Film Fest (00:51:12-01:01:02)

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Lumet Marathon Awards (01:15:00-01:47:37)

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From the Archive: A Nightmare on Elm Street Oct 23, 2024

With Wes Craven's A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET back in theaters for its 40th anniversary, we're sharing Adam and Josh's 2016 "Blind Cow" review of the film that Josh considers the best horror movie of all time—and Adam catches up with first the first time.

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#987: Top 5 SNL Cast Member Performances, Saturday Night Oct 18, 2024

Adam and Josh share their Top 5 SNL Cast Member Performances… with Kristin Wiig! Eddie Murphy! Adam Sandler! And more. Plus, Adam’s review of Jason Reitman’s SATURDAY NIGHT.

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Top 5: Performances by SNL Cast Members (00:03:12-00:36:08)

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Filmspotting at Chicago and Refocus Film Fests (00:46:24-00:51:21)

Next Week, Notes (00:51:22-00:55:06)

New Poll (00:55:07-00:59:22)

Top 5, cont. (00:59:23-01:35:13)

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Refocus Film Festival

Chicago Int'l Film Festival

-Kore-eda Hirokazu Tribute & Retrospective

-The Brink of Dreams

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From the Archive: Pulp Fiction Oct 16, 2024

Our very first Sacred Cow review was this March 2012 revisit of PULP FICTION, which turns 30 this month. Originally paired with the Top 5 Films of 1994 (episode #390), which you can find in the Filmspotting Archive.

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#986: Joker Folie à Deux, The Outrun, Prince of the City (Lumet #6) Oct 11, 2024

It’s no joke: JOKER FOLIE À DEUX is a musical. Adam and Josh discuss whether it pays off and how the film handles its predecessor’s troubling legacy. Plus, Josh recommends THE OUTRUN, and the sixth and final film in the Sidney Lumet Marathon, 1981’s PRINCE OF THE CITY.

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Next Week, Notes (00:50:31-00:57:50)

Massacre Theatre (00:57:51-01:03:53)

Lumet #6: “Prince of the City” (01:04:01-01:34:07)

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Filmspotting Guide to the Archives

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From the Archive: Joker (2019) Oct 09, 2024

Between its late-August premiere at Venice (where it won the festival's top prize) and its release in theaters here in the States, Todd Phillips' JOKER provoked every possible response, with some calling it one of the best films of the year and others calling it the absolute worst – not to mention the much-discussed fears that the movie was "dangerous." No surprise then that when Adam and Josh finally got around to seeing it, they split – not just on the film itself, but on everything from the film's score to star Joaquin Phoenix's take on the iconic villain.

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#985: Megalopolis, Wolfs, Chicago Int'l Film Festival, The Wild Robot, Apartment 7A Oct 04, 2024

There's much to discuss (and admire) about Coppola’s MEGALOPOLIS. Plus, reviews of Pitt and Clooney in WOLFS, animated hit THE WILD ROBOT, and Rosemary’s Baby prequel APARTMENT 7A, along with some under-the-radar Chicago International Film Festival titles to seek out.

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"Megalopolis" (00:01:47-00:39:48)

“Wolfs,” “The Wild Robot,” “Apartment 7A” (00:39:49-00:49:52)

Next Week, In Memoriam (00:49:53-00:57:25)

Polls (00:57:26-01:06:56)

Preview: Chicago Int'l Film Festival (01:06:57-01:33:34)

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#984: Top 5 Whodunits, Murder on the Orient Express (Lumet #5), The Substance, Will & Harper Sep 27, 2024

Who’s guilty of leaving 1974’s MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS off their Top 5 Whodunits list? Adam and Josh discuss the film as part of their Sidney Lumet Marathon. And reviews of THE SUBSTANCE and WILL & HARPER.

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Next Week, Notes (00:52:27-00:57:33)

Massacre Theatre (00:57:34-01:04:44)

Lumet #5: “Murder on the Orient Express” (01:04:45-01:26:47)

Top 5 Whodunits, cont. (01:26:48-01:49:42)

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Vulture Movies Fantasy League

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#983: The Shawshank Redemption at 30, Fail Safe (Lumet #4) Sep 20, 2024

For its 30th anniversary, Adam and Josh give the Sacred Cow treatment to THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION, a Best Picture nominee turned cable TV staple. And the Sidney Lumet Marathon continues with 1964’s Cold War thriller FAIL SAFE.

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Next Week, Notes (01:02:05-01:10:55)

Polls (01:10:56-01:24:49)

Lumet #4: “Fail Safe” (01:24:50-01:55:09)

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Lorrie Moore on Titanic:

Dana Stevens on Titanic

https://slate.com/culture/2012/04/james-cameron-s-titanic-starring-leonardo-dicaprio-and-kate-winslet-now-in-3d-reviewed.html

Umberto Eco on Casablanca

https://www.theparisreview.org/blog/2019/10/28/the-cult-of-the-imperfect/

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From the Archive: Whiplash at 10, Amadeus at 40 Sep 18, 2024

Damien Chazelle's WHIPLASH is back in theaters this month for its 10th anniversary, and Miloš Forman's Best Picture-winning AMADEUS turns 40. Both films use the subject of musical genius to explore themes of obsession, greatness, and complicated relationships between peers, mentors, and proteges.

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#982: Top 5 Michael Keaton Performances, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Sep 13, 2024

With Michael Keaton back as everyone’s favorite Juilliard-trained ghoul in BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE, Adam and Josh consider the versatile actor’s career with their Top 5 Keaton Performances. Plus, a review of the Tim Burton sequel and Massacre Theatre.

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Top 5: Michael Keaton Performances (00:01:31-00:42:10)

Review: “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” (00:42:11-00:51:51)

Next Week, Notes (00:51:52-00:59:42)

Massacre Theatre (00:59:42-01:07:54)

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From the Archive: Blazing Saddles at 50 Sep 11, 2024

Mel Brooks's legendary comedy is back in theaters this month for its 50th anniversary, so we're sharing Adam and Josh's 2014 Sacred Cow review, which was done in honor of its 40th.

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#981: Fall Movie Preview, Rebel Ridge Sep 06, 2024

Adam and Josh break out the Folie à Deux format for one more 2024 preview, with 25 of the most intriguing fall films organized into 12 head-to-head matchups. Plus, Adam’s review of REBEL RIDGE, the latest from “Green Room” director Jeremy Saulnier.

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Fall Movie Preview (00:01:33-00:41:38)

Review (AK): “Rebel Ridge” (00:41:39-00:48:41)

Next Week, Notes, Polls (00:48:42-01:06:10)

Fall Movie Preview, cont. (01:06:11-01:36:12)

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#980: The Wizard of Oz at 85, The Pawnbroker (Lumet #3) Aug 30, 2024

Adam and Josh lift the veil of nostalgia for a Pantheon Project review of “The Wizard of Oz,” which turns 85 this year. Also, Massacre Theatre, and a conversation about one of the most celebrated performances of the ‘60s, Rod Steiger in “The Pawnbroker.”

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Pantheon Review: “The Wizard of Oz” (00:01:40-00:42:43)

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Massacre Theatre (00:45:11-00:53:01)

Lumet Marathon #3: “The Pawnbroker” (00:53:02-01:17:54)

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From the Archive: Gena Rowlands in Opening Night and Paris, Texas at 40 Aug 23, 2024

The great Gena Rowlands recently passed away at 94. We honor the two-time Oscar nominee with a revisit of her performance in husband John Cassavetes's "Opening Night." Plus, our 8 From '84 discussion of Wim Wenders's "Paris, Texas."

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#979: Apocalypse Now at 45, Alien: Romulus, Daughters, War Game Aug 16, 2024

Following “The Conversation” and the massive success of the “Godfather” films, Francis Ford Coppola closed out the ‘70s with the almost disastrous “Apocalypse Now.” Adam and Josh confront “the horror,” plus reviews of “Alien: Romulus” and two new docs.

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Pantheon Review: “Apocalypse Now” (00:01:51-01:01:05)

Review (JL): “Alien: Romulus” (01:01:06-01:06:34)

Review (AK): “War Game” (01:06:35-01:11:50)

Next Week, Polls (01:11:51-01:20:58)

Review: “Daughters” (01:20:59-01:36:41)

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-"Unspooled" with Amy Nicholson and Paul Scheer

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#978: Trap, Top 5 Bad Movie Dads, National Anthem, Long Day’s Journey into Night (Lumet #2) Aug 09, 2024

M. Night Shyamalan’s "doozy" of a new movie inspires Adam and Josh to share their Top 5 Bad Movie Dads, featuring a rogue’s gallery of cinema’s lousiest fathers. Plus, a Golden Brick nod for “National Anthem,” and the Sidney Lumet Marathon continues with “Long Day’s Journey into Night," and more.

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Brickspotting (AK): “National Anthem” (01:10:48-01:17:08)

Review (JL): “The Instigators” (01:17:09-01:21:12)

Next Week, Notes (01:21:13-01:25:35)

Massacre Theatre (01:25:36-01:33:51)

Lumet #2: “Long Day’s Journey into Night” (01:33:52-02:08:57

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From the Archive: The Sixth Sense Aug 08, 2024

With M. Night Shyamalan's "Trap" currently in theaters, we dug into the archives for our 9 From '99 review of "The Sixth Sense." Shyamalan's box office juggernaut and Best Picture nominee turns 25 this summer.

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#977: Sing Sing, Deadpool and Wolverine, The Fugitive Kind (Lumet #1) Aug 02, 2024

The new prison drama “Sing Sing” is another potent showcase for Colman Domingo and an impressive debut for director Greg Kwedar. Plus, Adam on “Deadpool and Wolverine,” and the first film in the Sidney Lumet Marathon, “The Fugitive Kind,” with Marlon Brando, Joanne Woodward, and Italian acting great Anna Magnani.

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Review: “Sing Sing” (00:02:24-00:36:04)

Review (AK): “Deadpool and Wolverine” (00:36:05-00:45:21)

Next Week, Polls (00:45:22-00:55:53)

Lumet #1: “The Fugitive Kind” (00:55:54-01:35:37)

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-Emma Corrin uses they/them pronouns.

-Sidney Lumet Marathon

-Sidney Lumet’s “Making Movies”

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1999 Movie Draft (Bonus Excerpt) Aug 01, 2024

Family member Jake Skubish joins Adam, Josh, and producer Sam for a thrilling cinematic showdown where iconic films like The Matrix, Fight Club, The Sixth Sense, Magnolia, and Being John Malkovich are up for grabs.

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#976: Twisters, The Films of Powell and Pressburger Jul 26, 2024

Does director Lee Isaac Chung (“Minari”) put his stamp on”Twisters”? Adam and Josh debate. Plus, Martin Scorsese celebrates The Archers in the new doc “Made in England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger.”

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Review: “Twisters” (00:02:03-00:38:39)

Next Week, Notes (00:38:40-00:47:03)

Massacre Theatre (00:47:04-00:52:41)

The Films of Powell and Pressburger (00:52:42-01:23:41)

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-“Made in England: The Filmspotting of Powell and Pressburger”

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#975: Do the Right Thing at 35, Kinds of Kindness, Fly Me to the Moon Jul 19, 2024

A cultural flashpoint in the summer of ‘89, Spike Lee’s “Do The Right Thing” has lost none of its power in the last 35 years. Adam and Josh have a Pantheon review, plus thoughts on “Kinds of Kindness” and the new space-age comedy “Fly Me to the Moon.”

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Opening (00:00:00-00:01:41)

Pantheon Review: “Do the Right Thing” (00:01:42-00:52:12)

Review (JL): “Fly Me to the Moon” (00:52:13-00:56:08)

Next Week, Notes (00:56:09-01:02:14)

Polls (01:02:15-01:12:29)

Review: “Kinds of Kindness” (01:12:30-01:25:30)

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https://www.filmspotting.net/pantheon

-Filmspotting Pantheon

-Vikram Murthi on “Do the Right Thing”

https://letterboxd.com/vikramkmurthi/film/do-the-right-thing/

-“Unspooled” with Amy Nicholson and Paul Scheer

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From the Archive: Top 5 Spike Lee Shots Jul 17, 2024

With "Do The Right Thing" celebrating its 35th anniversary this summer - and Adam and Josh's upcoming Pantheon review - we're sharing our Top 5 Spike Lee Shots from 2018.

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#974: MaXXXine, Chinatown at 50, Longlegs, Dandelion Jul 12, 2024

Reviews of Ti West’s horror trilogy-ender “MaXXXine,” Oz Perkins’s “Longlegs” with Maika Monroe and Nicolas Cage, and Kiki Layne in Nicole Riegel’s “Dandelion.” Plus, Roman Polanski’s possibly perfect L.A. noir turns 50.

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Opening (00:00:00-00:02:29)

Review: “MaXXXine” (00:02:30-00:36:42)

Review (JL): “Longlegs” (00:36:43-00:41:44)

Review (AK): “Dandelion” (00:41:45-00:45:21)

Next Week, Notes (00:45:22-00:51:53)

Massacre Theatre (00:51:54-01:01:06)

Pantheon Review: “Chinatown” at 50 (01:01:07-01:59:31)

Notes/Links:

“Unspooled” with Amy Nicholson and Paul Scheer

https://letterboxd.com/wjmclaughlin/list/the-filmspotting-guide-to-the-archives/

‘The Filmspotting Guide to the Archives’ on Letterboxd

Film Genre Reader II

https://www.amazon.com/Film-Genre-Reader-II-v/dp/029272778X

Josh’s MaXXXine review

https://larsenonfilm.com/maxxxine

Josh’s Longlegs review

https://letterboxd.com/larsenonfilm/film/longlegs/

Robert Towne on Finding Inspiration for Chinatown at the Library

https://longreads.com/2015/02/08/director-robert-towne-on-finding-the-inspiration-for-chinatown-at-the-library/

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From the Archive: Top 5 Childhood Scares with Ti West Jul 10, 2024

The clown under the bed. The elevator filled with blood. Scary movies make an impression – especially as a kid. From 2016, Adam, Josh, and special guest Ti West ("MaXXXine") tap into their earliest fears for their Top 5 Childhood Movie Scares. For full access to the show archive, join the Filmspotting Family.

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#973: A Quiet Place: Day One, Top 5 Prequels, Fancy Dance Jul 05, 2024

Critic Roxana Hadadi joins Josh for reviews of “A Quiet Place: Day One” and Lily Gladstone in “Fancy Dance.” Plus, the Top 5 Movie Prequels.

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Opening (00:00:00-00:04:13)

Review: “A Quiet Place: Day One” (00:04:14-00:27:52)

Review: “Fancy Dance” (00:27:53-00:37:01)

Next Week, Notes (00:37:02-00:40:11)

Polls (00:40:12-00:51:01)

Top 5: Prequels (00:51:01-01:37:07)

Notes/Links:

Roxana Hadadi at Vulture

Josh’s A Quiet Place: Day One review

https://letterboxd.com/larsenonfilm/film/a-quiet-place-day-one/

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