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The Drama: A Split Decision and '40s Madness Elite 8 | #1059 Apr 10, 2026

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Adam and Josh review The Drama, Kristoffer Borgli’s provocative relationship experiment starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, and split on whether its formal games around perception, narrative, and moral judgment deepen the emotional stakes. They then break down the Elite 8 matchups in ’40s Madness and size up what’s left of the bracket.

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Intro (00:00:00-00:02:06)

The Drama (00:02:07-00:43:21)

Filmspotting Family (00:43:22-00:47:01)

Next Week/Notes (00:47:02-01:00:43)

'40s Madness: Elite 8 (01:00:44-01:18:51)

Credits / New Releases (01:18:52-01:21:40)

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Pantheon Inductions and Dissident Cinema Marathon Announcement Apr 09, 2026

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Adam and Josh officially induct two films into the Filmspotting Pantheon, the show’s eclectic movie Hall of Fame, welcoming a pair of foreign‑language classics from two of the show’s most admired filmmakers. They walk through the Pantheon voting process, reflect on this year’s nominees, and explain how the final selections rose to the top.
They also announce the lineup for the upcoming Dissident Cinema Marathon — a new series focused on films that confront political power and state abuse.

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Intro (00:00:00-00:01:15)

Dissident Cinema Marathon (00:01:16-00:18:57)

Pantheon Induction (00:18:58-00:37:45)

Credits (00:37:45-00:38:43)

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-Filmspotting Pantheon overview and full list of inducted films

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-Dissident Cinema Marathon hub

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Top 5 Horror Movies of the 21st Century | Archive Apr 08, 2026

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Originally recorded ten years ago during a conversation sparked by David Robert Mitchell’s It Follows, Adam is joined by Michael Phillips for a Top 5 about standout horror films from the 21st century. The conversation captures a moment tied to a film whose influence remains strong, with a sequel set to begin filming this summer.

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'40s Madness Sweet 16: An Upset Brewing? Apr 03, 2026

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After two rounds entirely dominated by top seeds, could the first upset of ’40s Madness be brewing between Bicycle Thieves and Brief Encounter? Plus — thanks to the Filmspotting Bump™ — does The Best Years of Our Lives have what it takes to go toe‑to‑toe with It’s a Wonderful Life? Adam and Josh dig into the Sweet 16.

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Intro (00:00:00-00:03:30)

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

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

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

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

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Top 5 Movies About Marriage | Archive Apr 01, 2026

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With THE DRAMA unfolding this weekend, we’re revisiting 2019’s Top 5 Movies About Marriage — a tour through the cracks and complexities of on‑screen commitments.

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Project Hail Mary: Sensitivity in Space and '40s Madness Round 2 | #1058 Mar 27, 2026

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Adam and Josh review PROJECT HAIL MARY, exploring Ryan Gosling’s blend of humor, melancholy, and middle‑school‑teacher energy. They also discuss the practical effects approach that makes it all work before turning to Round 2 of '40s Madness.

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Intro (00:00:00-00:03:30)

Project Hail Mary (00:03:31-00:33:55)

Filmspotting Family (00:33:56-00:40:43)

Notes / Save the Date (00:40:44-00:45:15)

‘40s Madness Rd. 2 (00:45:16-01:13:00)

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

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-Filmspotting Madness

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Meek’s Cutoff: Why It Belongs in the Pantheon Mar 26, 2026

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Adam and Josh consider the Pantheon credentials of Kelly Reichardt’s MEEK’S CUTOFF, reflecting on its spare frontier world, questions of free will, and place in Reichardt’s larger American project.

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