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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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Opening (00:00:00-00:04:17)

Top 5: Ralph Fiennes Performances (00:01:29-00:33:40)

Review: “Conclave” (00:33:41-00:52:09)

Next Week, New Poll (00:52:10-00:57:49)

In Memoriam Teri Garr, Notes (00:57:50-01:03:11)

Top 5, cont. (01:03:12-01:32:22)

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Josh hosts Cinema Interruptus at Siskel Film Center

https://www.siskelfilmcenter.org/interruptus

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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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Opening (00:00:00-00:01:29)

Sacred Cow: “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre” (00:01:29-00:47:26)

Review (JL): “Memoir of a Snail” (00:47:26-00:51:11)

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

Next Week, Notes (01:01:03-01:07:32)

Massacre Theatre (01:07:33-01:14:59)

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

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Josh hosts Cinema Interruptus at Siskel Film Center

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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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Opening (00:00:00-00:03:11)

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

Review (AK): “Saturday Night” (00:36:08-00:46:24)

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)

Notes/Links:

Refocus Film Festival

Chicago Int'l Film Festival

-An Evening with Mike Myers

-Kore-eda Hirokazu Tribute & Retrospective

-The Brink of Dreams

-Memoir of a Snail

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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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Opening (00:00:00-00:02:44)

Review: “Joker: Folie à Deux” (00:02:45-00:47:19)

Review (JL): “The Outrun” (00:47:20-00:50:30)

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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Opening (00:00:00-00:01:46)

"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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Chicago International Film Festival

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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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Opening (00:00:00-00:01:46)

Top 5: Whodunits (00:01:47-00:38:09)

Reviews: “Will & Harper,” “The Substance” (00:38:10-00:52:26)

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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Opening (00:00:00-00:01:59)

Sacred Cow: “The Shawshank Redemption” (00:02:00-01:02:04)

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)

Notes/Links:

Lorrie Moore on Titanic:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/film/3591572/Titanic-force-of-a-young-woman-in-love.html

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/

Vulture Movies Fantasy League

https://moviegame.vulture.com/

Filmspotting Subreddit

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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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Opening (00:00:00-00:01:30)

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)

Top 5: Michael Keaton, cont. (01:07:55-01:31:09)

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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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Opening (00:00:00-00:01:32)

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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Opening (00:00:00-00:01:39)

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

Next Week, Notes (00:42:44-00:45:10)

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

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

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Sidney Lumet Marathon

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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."

Opening (00:00:00-00:01:14)

Review: “Opening Night” (00:01:15-00:17:32)

Next Week, Notes (00:17:33-00:18:26)

Review: “Paris, Texas” (00:18:27-00:54:27)

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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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Opening (00:00:00-00:01:51)

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)

Notes/Links:

-"In the Blink of an Eye" by Walter Murch

https://www.silmanjamespress.com/shop/filmmaking-directing/in-the-blink-of-an-eye2nd-edition/

-"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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Opening (00:00:00-00:01:49)

Top 5: Bad Movie Dads (00:01:50-00:56:55)

Review: “Trap” (00:56:56-01:10:47)

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

Notes/Links:

-'Sins of the Father' in "Magnolia"

https://talkfilmsociety.com/articles/sins-of-the-father-paul-thomas-andersons-magnolia

-Sidney Lumet Marathon

https://www.filmspotting.net/marathons

-“Unspooled” with Amy Nicholson and Paul Scheer

https://www.unspooledpodcast.com/

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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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Opening (00:00:00-00:02:23)

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)

Notes/Links:

-Emma Corrin uses they/them pronouns.

-Sidney Lumet Marathon

https://www.filmspotting.net/marathons

-Sidney Lumet’s “Making Movies”

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/104488/making-movies-by-sidney-lumet/

-“Unspooled” with Amy Nicholson and Paul Scheer

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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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https://cohenmedia.net/product/made-in-england-the-films-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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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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-Vikram Murthi on “Do the Right Thing”

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

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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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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)

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“Unspooled” with Amy Nicholson and Paul Scheer

https://www.unspooledpodcast.com/

‘The Filmspotting Guide to the Archives’ on Letterboxd

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

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

https://www.vulture.com/author/roxana-hadadi/

Josh’s A Quiet Place: Day One review

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

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#972: Top 5 Films of 2024 (So Far), Janet Planet Jun 28, 2024

With picks heavy on emerging filmmakers, Michael Phillips joins Adam and Josh to count down the best of the year so far. Plus, a Golden Brick nod for Annie Baker’s directing debut, “Janet Planet.”

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Picks #5-3 (00:01:59-00:39:16)

Review: “Janet Planet” (00:39:16-00:45:44)

RIP Donald Sutherland, Next Week, Notes (00:45:45-00:56:09)

Massacre Theatre (00:56:10-01:04:57)

Picks #2-1 (01:04:57-01:40:05)

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The People’s Joker is the Killing Blow for the Studio Superhero Movie Boom

“The People’s Joker” Screening in Spring Green, WI

What You Need to Know About Nietzche to Get Richard Linklater’s Hit Man

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#971: Austin Butler, Jeff Nichols (The Bikeriders), Tuesday Jun 21, 2024

Austin Butler talks about how he finds a character, and director Jeff Nichols shares his favorite thing about making movies. Plus, a Golden Brick nod for “Tuesday” starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus.

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

Interview: Jeff Nichols (00:02:30-00:25:19)

Interview: Austin Butler (00:25:20-00:39:32)

Review: “The Bikeriders” (00:39:33-00:57:38)

Review: “Tuesday” (00:57:39-01:14:09)

Next Week, Notes, Polls (01:14:10-01:26:04)

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#970: Hit Man, Inside Out 2, Ghostlight Jun 14, 2024

Richard Linklater’s sexy gun-for-hire flick “Hit Man” just arrived on Netflix. Adam and Josh debate the merits of the film and its star, Glen Powell. Plus, Josh on “Inside Out 2” and Adam on the Chicago burbs-set “Ghostlight.”

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Opening (00:00:00-00:02:30)

Review: “Hit Man” (00:02:31-00:32:43)

Reviews: “Inside Out 2” (JL), “Ghostlight” (AK) (00:32:44-00:41:51)

Next Week, Notes (00:41:52-00:48:13)

Massacre Theatre (00:48:14-00:56:07)

Spoiler Talk: “Hit Man” 00:56:07-01:11:35)

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NIKKI GLASER: SOMEDAY YOU’LL DIE, now streaming on Max.

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From the Archive: Top 5 Richard Linklater Scenes Jun 12, 2024

With Linklater's "Hit Man" currently steaming up home movie screens, we're sharing a 2016 Top 5 devoted to the director's most memorable movie moments.

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From the Archive: Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Top 5 LOTR Scenes Jun 07, 2024

With the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy back in theaters, we share Adam and Josh’s 2018 reappraisal of Peter Jackson’s Oscar-winning films, including their picks for the Top 5 "Rings" Scenes.

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Opening (00:00:00-00:01:06)

Sacred Cow Review: “Lord of the Rings” Trilogy (00:01:07-00:37:51)

Top 5: “Lord of the Rings” Scenes (00:37:52-01:19:45)

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Top 5 Lord of the Rings Scenes

https://www.filmspotting.net/top-5-lists-archive/2018/5/17/cykldv958gtt0gl54zm2bfw4xoia3d

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#969: Furiosa with Michael Phillips, Top 5 Movies for Graduates May 31, 2024

Michael Phillips joins Adam to review “Furiosa,” director George Miller’s latest entry in the Mad Max saga starring Anya-Taylor Joy and Chris Hemsworth. Plus, a revisit of 2022’s Top 5 Movies for Graduates.

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Polls, Feedback (00:41:15-00:51:38)

Top 5: Movies for Graduates (00:51:39-02:03:34)

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“The People’s Joker” Screening in Spring Green, WI

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Thomas McAvoy’s Top 200 List

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#968: I Saw the TV Glow, Wyler Marathon Awards May 24, 2024

After earning raves at Sundance and SXSW, Jane Schoenbrun’s haunting and insightful new film has made it to theaters. Adam and Josh have a review and hand out their William Wyler Marathon Awards.

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Open (00:00:00-00:02:18)

Review: “I Saw the TV Glow” (00:02:19-00:26:29)

Next Week, Notes (00:26:30-00:31:24)

Massacre Theatre (00:31:25-00:39:20)

Wyler Marathon Awards (00:39:21-01:16:16)

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Mitchell Beaupre on “I Saw the TV Glow”

https://letterboxd.com/mitchell/film/i-saw-the-tv-glow/

William Wyler Marathon

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From the Archive: "Mad Max: Fury Road" May 22, 2024

With "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" coming to theaters this weekend, we share Adam and Josh's May 2015 review of "Mad Max: Fury Road."

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#967: Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Roman Holiday (Wyler #6), Wildcat May 17, 2024

The latest “Planet of the Apes” entry isn’t without fresh ideas, but Adam and Josh still miss Andy Serkis’s Caesar. They’ve got praise, though, for Ethan Hawke’s inventive Flannery O’Connor biopic, "Wildcat," and they’re joined by Michael Phillips for a post-screening conversation about 1953’s “Roman Holiday.”

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Open (00:00:00-00:01:57)

Review: “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” (00:01:58-00:24:54)

Review: “Wildcat” (00:24:55-00:37:24)

Chi Critics Film Fest Notes (00:37:25-00:41:24)

Next Week, Notes, Polls (00:41:25-00:54:04)

Wyler #6: “Roman Holiday” w/Michael Phillips (00:54:05-01:38:47)

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#966: Challengers, The Fall Guy May 10, 2024

Adam and Josh catch up with Luca Guadagnino’s exhilarating pro-tennis-set “Challengers,” plus thoughts on Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt in David Leitch’s “The Fall Guy.”

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Open (00:00:00-00:01:48)

Review: “Challengers” (00:01:49-00:43:25)

Review (JL): “The Fall Guy” (00:43:26-00:47:47)

Next Week, Notes, Polls (00:47:48-00:57:39)

Listener Feedback (00:57:40-01:06:01)

Massacre Theatre (01:06:02-01:11:55)

Close, New Releases (01:11:56-01:15:10

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William Wyler Marathon

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Mother’s Day with “Roman Holiday” at The Music Box

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From the Archive: Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014) May 08, 2024

With the fourth film in the series - "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" - coming to theaters this weekend, we dig into the archives for this 2014 conversation about number two in the series, "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes."

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#965: Summer Movie Preview, The People’s Joker May 03, 2024

30 films, 14 matchups. Adam and Josh discuss the most intriguing titles coming to theaters between May and Labor Day. Plus, a review of the wildly inventive and hilarious “The People’s Joker.”

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Open (00:00:00-00:01:43)

Summer Movie Preview (00:01:44-00:40:30)

Brickspotting: “The People’s Joker” (00:40:31-00:51:40)

Notes, Polls (00:51:41-01:02:15)

Summer Movie Preview, cont. (01:02:16-01:35:08)

Close, New Releases (01:35:08-01:39:49)

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The People’s Joker

https://www.thepeoplesjoker.com/

Chicago Critics Film Fest

https://www.chicagocriticsfilmfestival.com/

William Wyler Marathon

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“Roman Holiday” at The Music Box

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From the Archive: Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace May 01, 2024

Menace-skeptic Adam and Menace-defender Josh revisited "The Phantom Menace" for their 9 From '99 series back in 2019. George Lucas's divisive "Star Wars" prequel is back in theaters for its 25th anniversary.

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#964: The Mummy at 25, Funny Girl (Wyler #5), We Grown Now Apr 26, 2024

Back in ’99, Josh was a fan of “The Mummy.” Film snob Adam skipped it. With the movie back in theaters for its 25th anniversary, they give it a fresh look. Plus, Barbra Streisand in her film debut “Funny Girl” and a Golden Brick nod for the Chicago-set “We Grown Now.”

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Open (00:00:00-00:02:25)

Review: “The Mummy” at 25 (00:02:26-00:34:44)

Preview: Chicago Critics Film Fest (00:34:45-00:45:04)

Brickspotting: “We Grown Now” (00:45:05-00:48:44)

Notes, Massacre Theatre (00:48:45-00:57:40)

Wyler #5: “Funny Girl” (00:57:41-01:35:29)

Close, New Releases (01:35:30-01:38:16)

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Chicago Critics Film Fest

https://www.chicagocriticsfilmfestival.com/

William Wyler Marathon

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Filmspotting Presents Mother’s Day with “Roman Holiday” at The Music Box

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From the Archive: Alien (1979) Apr 24, 2024

Adam and Josh's 2019 conversation about Ridley Scott's "Alien," which is being re-released on April 26 ("Alien Day") for its 45 anniversary.

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#963: Civil War, Ben-Hur (Wyler #4), ‘50s Madness Champ Apr 19, 2024

Is Alex Garland’s new film a warning or mere provocation? Adam and Josh discuss. Plus, the William Wyler Marathon continues with the 1959 biblical epic “Ben-Hur” and we crown a ‘50s Madness Champ.

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Open (00:00:00-00:02:19)

Review: “Civil War” (00:01:58-00:34:16)

Next Week / Notes (00:34:17-00:42:28)

‘50s Madness Champ (00:42:29-01:01:51)

Wyler #4: “Ben-Hur” (01:01:52-01:27:06)

Close, New Releases (01:27:07-01:31:40)

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Filmspotting Madness

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William Wyler Marathon

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Filmspotting Presents Mother’s Day with “Roman Holiday” at The Music Box

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Chicago Critics Film Fest

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Filmspotting Presents: The Film That Blew My Mind - Kirsten Johnson on All That Jazz Apr 12, 2024

Director and legendary cinematographer Kirsten Johnson is known for nonfiction work that is inventive, artful, expressive, and maximal. The same can be said of the film that blew her mind -- Bob Fosse’s All That Jazz. The semi-autobiographical film brings us Joe Gideon (Roy Scheider), a peripatetic creative force working simultaneously to mount a major Broadway production and complete post-production on a feature film, all while maintaining a lifestyle fueled by cigarettes, pills, one-night stands, and Visine, and still finding time for his adoring 12-year old daughter, Michelle. We learn why the iconic film first transfixed Kirsten, and how she continues to be inspired by Fosse’s ingenious use of dance, documentary, theater, music, and more. Host John Cooper shares his personal ties to the film, calling on his days in New York’s theater scene of the 1970s. And co-host Tabitha Jackson (a.k.a. Wife of Kirsten) does her level best to maintain her professional distance as the conversation unfolds.

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#962: Ex Machina in the Age of AI, Mrs. Miniver (Wyler #3), ‘50s Madness Finals Apr 05, 2024

With Alex Garland’s “Civil War” on the horizon, Adam and Josh take another look at the writer/director’s prescient AI thriller “Ex Machina.” Plus, a spirited debate over 1942’s “Mrs. Miniver” and a finals matchup in Filmspotting Madness—Best of the ‘50s.

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Open (00:00:00-00:02:19)

Review: “Ex Machina” (00:02:20-00:51:47)

R.I.P. Louis Gossett Jr, M. Emmett Walsh / Dune 2 Feedback (00:51:48-01:03:36)

‘50s Madness Finals (01:03:37-01:13:30)

Wyler #3: “Mrs. Miniver” (01:13:31-01:54:55)

Close, New Releases (01:54:55-01:57:48)

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Filmspotting Madness

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William Wyler Marathon

https://www.filmspotting.net/marathons

Josh at Ebert Interruptus 2024

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

Boulder Meetup w/Josh

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#961: Road House at 35, Road House ‘24, Godzilla x Kong, ‘50s Madness Final Four Mar 29, 2024

With the release of a new “Road House” starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Adam and Josh debate the merits of the ‘89 original (there are many merits!), along with recommendations of “Godzilla x Kong” and the doc “Ennio” about composer Ennio Morricone. Plus, the Final 4 round of Filmspotting Madness—Best of the '50s.

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Open (00:00:00-00:03:40)

Review: “Road House” at 35 (00:03:41-00:45:54)

Review: “Road House” (‘24) (00:45:55-01:01:12)

Review (JL): “Godzilla x Kong” (01:01:13-01:05:04)

Review (AK): “Ennio” (01:05:05-01:09:04)

Next Week / Notes (01:09:05-01:19:36)

‘50s Madness - Final 4 (01:19:37-01:33:20)

Close, New Releases, Outtake (01:33:21-01:36:06)

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Josh at Ebert Interruptus 2024

4.12 Boulder Meetup

Filmspotting Madness

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-William Wyler Marathon

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From the Archive: Godzilla ('54) v Kong ('33) Mar 25, 2024

With "Godzilla x Kong" coming to theaters this weekend, we go to the archives for this 2021 conversation (inspired by "Godzilla v Kong") which has Adam and Josh pitting the two classic monster movies against each other.

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#960: Love Lies Bleeding, The Best Years of Our Lives (Wyler #2), ‘50s Madness (Elite 8) Mar 22, 2024

Adam and Josh praise Rose Glass’s nasty new noir “Love Lies Bleeding” and are knocked out by 1946’s “The Best Years of Our Lives,” William Wyler’s incisive and moving Best Picture winner. Plus, the Elite 8 of ‘50s Filmspotting Madness.

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Open (00:00:00-00:04:01)

Review: “Love Lies Bleeding” (00:04:02-00:28:20)

Next Week / Notes (00:28:21-00:33:20)

‘50s Madness - Elite 8 (00:33:21-00:48:28)

Wyler #2: “The Best Years of Our Lives” (00:48:29-01:35:33)

Close, New Releases (01:35:34-01:39:27)

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Filmspotting Madness

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William Wyler Marathon

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