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M3gan: The Uncanny Valley of the Dolls Jan 20, 2023

This week’s Spoiler Specials takes on M3gan, withSlate’s movie critic Dana Stevens and features director Jeffrey Bloomer.

Note: As the title indicates, this podcast contains spoilers galore.

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Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery Jan 06, 2023

This week, Slate's Dana Stevens and Dan Kois spoil Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, the sequel to Rian Johnson’s Knives Out.

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Read Dana’s review here.

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Avatar: The Way of Water Dec 23, 2022

This week, Slate's Dana Stevens and Sam Adams spoil Avatar: The Way of Water, James Cameron’s long-awaited sequel to his 2009 film. Is it true that “the most dangerous thing on Pandora is that you’ll grow to love it too much?”

Note: As the title indicates, this podcast contains spoilers galore.

Read Dana’s review here.

Read Sam’s advice on which version to catch here.

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Tár Dec 09, 2022

This week, Slate's Dana Stevens and Dan Kois spoil Tár, Todd Fields’ first film in 16 years. Cate Blanchett stars as a world-famous conductor whose life takes an unexpected turn as she prepares for a career-changing opportunity.

Note: As the title indicates, this podcast contains spoilers galore.

Read Dana’s review here.

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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Nov 11, 2022

This week, Slate's Dana Stevens and Nadira Goffe spoil Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, the sequel to Marvel’s Black Panther.

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House of the Dragon Oct 28, 2022

This week, Slate's Sam Adams and Rebecca Onion spoil the season finale of HBO’s House of the Dragon, the prequel to Game of Thrones.

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Halloween Ends Oct 14, 2022

This week, Slate's Sam Adams and Jeffrey Bloomer spoil the 13th entry in the Halloween franchise, the alleged final showdown between Jamie Lee Curtis's Laurie Strode and Michael Myers. Note: as the title implies, the podcast contains spoilers galore.

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Don’t Worry Darling Sep 30, 2022

This week’s Spoiler Specials takes on Don’t Worry Darling. Slate’s movie critic, Dana Stevens joins Slate’s associate editor Marissa Martinelli to spoil Olivia Wilde’s latest thriller.

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Orphan: First Kill Sep 16, 2022

This week’s Spoiler Specials takes on Orphan: First Kill. Slate senior editor Sam Adams joins features director Jeffrey Bloomer to spoil the prequel to the 2009 psychological thriller, Orphan.

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The Sandman Sep 02, 2022

This week’s Spoiler Specials takes on The Sandman. Senior editor, Sam Adams, and Slate’s book critic, Laura Miller spoil the comic book series by Neil Gaiman.

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Bodies Bodies Bodies Aug 19, 2022

This week’s Spoiler Specials takes on Bodies Bodies Bodies. Slate’s movie critic Dana Stevens and Slate writer Nadira Goffe spoil A24’s latest murder mystery, directed by Halina Reijn.

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Bullet Train Aug 05, 2022

This week’s Spoiler Specials takes on Bullet Train. Slate’s movie critic Dana Stevens and senior editor Sam Adams spoil the latest action comedy release from Atomic Blonde director and John Wick co-creator, David Leitch.

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Nope Jul 22, 2022

This week’s Spoiler Specials takes on Nope, the latest from horror auteur Jordan Peele.

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Read Dana’s review here.

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Thor: Love and Thunder Jul 08, 2022

This week’s Spoiler Specials takes on Thor: Love and Thunder. Slate’s movie critic Dana Stevens and senior editor Sam Adams spoil the newest release from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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Lightyear Jun 24, 2022

This week’s Spoiler Specials takes on Lightyear. Slate’s movie critic, Dana Stevens, and senior editor, Sam Adams spoil the new animated film from Disney.

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Read Dana’s review here and Sam’s review here.

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Outward: Fire Island Jun 17, 2022

It’s June, and in honor of Pride, we’re bringing you a special episode from the Outward podcast!

Hosts Christina Cauterucci, Jules Gill-Peterson, and Bryan Lowder dig into the big gay movie of summer 2022: Fire Island. Directed by Andrew Ahn and written by Joel Kim Booster, who also stars in the film, Fire Island explores the magic of queer spaces like the titular enclave—along with the class and race disparities that often beset them. The film, which also stars Bowen Yang, Margaret Cho, and Conrad Ricamora, is a gay resetting of Pride and Prejudice. Does it succeed? The hosts discuss this, and much more, in spoiler-filled detail.

This podcast was produced by June Thomas.

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Jurassic World: Dominion Jun 10, 2022

This week’s Spoiler Specials takes on Jurassic World: Dominion. Sam Adams, a senior editor at Slate, is joined by Slate’s features editor, Jeffrey Bloomer to spoil the latest evolutionary stage of the Jurassic World series. True to the spirit of bringing something back from the past, the stars of Jurassic Park—Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, and Sam Neill—join the dinos and their JW counterparts Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard. The cast is big, the predators are bigger, but the villains and plot lines raised more eyebrows than heart rates among our critics.

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Top Gun: Maverick May 27, 2022

This week’s Spoiler Specials takes on Top Gun: Maverick. Film critic Dana Stevens is joined by Slate editor and writer Dan Kois to spoil the long awaited sequel, starring Tom Cruise and directed by Joseph Kosinski. Maverick is pressed into service, training a group of young pilots to carry out a dangerous strike in a rogue nation. But it soon becomes clear that only Maverick has the right stuff to lead the mission. Does Maverick fly high, or get grounded?

Is Top Gun: Maverick better than the 1986 original?

Read Dana’s thoughts on the movie here.

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The Waves: What Reality TV Says About Us May 20, 2022

On this week’s episode of The Waves, historian and original Waves host, Marcia Chatelain is joined by sociologist Danielle Lindemann to talk all things reality TV. They discuss Danielle’s new book, True Story: What Reality TV Says About Us and why we don’t take reality television as seriously as we should. Later in the show they talk about why women are more successful at monetizing their reality TV brand and how the genre takes us on a tour of the class system.

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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness May 13, 2022

This week’s Spoiler Specials takes on Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Film critic Dana Stevens is joined by Slate senior editor Sam Adams to spoil the Marvel film that stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olsen, and Chiwetel Ejiofor. Directed by Sam Raimi, the first action scene takes place at the wedding of Doctor Stephen Strange’s (Benedict Cumberbatch) ex (Rachel McAdams) being interrupted by a one-eyed octopus creature from space that’s chasing after America Chavez (Xochitl Gomez).

It’s an explosive start to a film that has some of the best –and the worst– of what Marvel movies are famous for.

Read Sam’s review of the movie.

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Decoder Ring: The Sideways Effect May 06, 2022

Hey, Spoiler Specials listeners, Dana Stevens here. If you haven’t heard the Slate podcast Decoder Ring yet, I urge you to check it out. Hosted by our friend Willa Paskin, each episode cracks a different cultural mystery by examining its history and why it still matters today. In their new season they look at how men’s razors went from one...to two...to five blades! They explore how "method acting" became so misunderstood—there’s more to it than just Jared Leto behaving badly.

And now, we present their latest which I loved. It follows the unlikely path of a 2004 indie flick from director Alexander Payne...off the screen and onto our restaurant menus. Decades later, the American wine industry is still under the influence of “The Sideways Effect." Make sure to subscribe to Decoder Ring wherever you listen, and I hope you enjoy this episode!

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The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent Apr 29, 2022

This week’s Spoiler Specials takes on The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent. Film critic Dana Stevens is joined by Keith Phipps to spoil this action-packed comedy, starring Nicolas Cage as a struggling actor who is desperate to get back on the A list. Nicolas Cage plays Nick Cage, with Tiffany Haddish, Pedro Pascal, and Neil Patrick Harris co-starring. Dana and Keith tell listeners if this self-referential romp went deep enough.

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Bridgerton (Season 2) Apr 15, 2022

On this week’s Spoiler Specials, Slate’s Marissa Martinelli and Rebecca Onion spoil season 2 of the Netflix hit Bridgerton. It’s wedding season again, and this time, it’s Lord Anthony Bridgerton’s (Jonathan Bailey) turn to marry. But for the Viscount, finding a wife is more about one’s duty to the family line than love. And Lord Bridgerton thinks he’s found the perfect match in Edwina Sharma (Charithra Chandran). But will her sister Kate (Simone Ashley) approve? With all the drama that unfolds, how will Lady Whistledown keep up with this season’s shenanigans?

Read Rebecca’s review of the second season.

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Deep Water Apr 01, 2022

On this week’s Spoiler Specials, Slate’s movie critic Dana Stevens is joined by Slate’s Jeffrey Bloomer and Dan Kois to spoil Deep Water.

The film opens with marital unease between Vic Van Allen (Ben Affleck) and his wife Melinda (Ana de Armas). Melinda has constant flirtations that Vic moodily tolerates … until he doesn’t.

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Turning Red Mar 18, 2022

On this week’s Spoiler Specials, Slate movie critic Dana Stevens and former Slate staff writer Karen Han spoil Turning Red, directed by Domee Shi. When 13-year-old Meilin (Rosalie Chiang) starts to experience puberty, she turns into a giant red panda. Little does she know that the matriarchal side of her family has a connection to this mythical creature. Her mother, Ming (Sandra Oh), also has a story about turning into a giant bear when she experiences intense emotions. Will this new revelation bring Meilin and Ming closer? And what will the teenager’s friends think when they find out about her new gift?

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The Batman Mar 04, 2022

On this week’s Spoiler Specials, Slate movie critic Dana Stevens and senior editor Sam Adams spoil The Batman.

After a high-ranking Gotham City politician is murdered in his apartment by a masked figure, Bruce Wayne (Robert Pattinson) investigates the crime alongside police detective James Gordon (Jeffrey Wright). It turns out that the murderer is the Riddler (Paul Dano), who is determined to expose the corruption in Gotham’s government by any means necessary. Will the Riddler succeed, or will his plan fall apart?

How does Robert Pattinson’s Bruce Wayne compare to the others? And was it necessary for this movie to be three hours long?

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Marry Me Feb 18, 2022

On this week’s Spoiler Specials, Slate movie critic Dana Stevens and staff writer Heather Schwedel spoil the new rom-com Marry Me.

Superstar Kat Valdez (Jennifer Lopez) decides to marry her fiancé Bastian (Maluma) in front of a live audience after their successful song “Marry Me” becomes a hit. Before they can say “I do,” things are turned upside down and Kat learns that Bastian isn’t as faithful as he seems. In a plot twist, Kat decides to marry concert attendee Charlie (Owen Wilson) after spotting him in the crowd. Is this marriage real, and could it possibly last?

You can read Dana’s review of the movie here.

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Scream (2022) Feb 04, 2022

On this week’s Spoiler Specials, Slate staffers Jeffrey Bloomer, Sam Adams, and Josh Levin spoil the latest Scream movie.

After high-schooler Tara Carpenter (Jenna Ortega) is attacked and hospitalized by Ghostface, her estranged sister Sam (Melissa Barrera) comes back to town with her boyfriend Ritchie (Jack Quaid). The reunion causes a surprising family secret to be revealed. More mayhem ensues as old characters return to the Scream fold. Who is the new Ghostface—and is this franchise dead?

CORRECTION: After this episode was taped, Jeffrey Bloomer realized that he had misspoken about the familial connections of a key character in Scream 4: That person was Sidney’s cousin, not her niece.

You can read Bloomer’s review of the movie here.

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The Lost Daughter Jan 21, 2022

On this week’s Spoiler Specials, Slate staffers Allegra Frank and Rebecca Onion spoil The Lost Daughter.

Leda Caruso (Olivia Colman) is a college professor on a sunny holiday in Greece. When she meets Nina (Dakota Johnson) and her young daughter on the beach, her observations prompt dark memories of her own early motherhood.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home Jan 07, 2022

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Slate staffers Allegra Frank and Sam Adams spoil Spider-Man: No Way Home. Peter Parker (Tom Holland) is grappling with being identified as Spider-Man. This not only has consequences for him, but also his girlfriend, Michelle “MJ” Jones-Watson (Zendaya), and his best friend Edward “Ned” Leeds (Jacob Batalon) who are rejected from MIT. This inspires Peter to approach Dr. Stephen Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) for help. But what happens when it all goes sideways?

You can read Allegra Frank and Sam Adams’s guide to the movie here.

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The Matrix Resurrections Dec 24, 2021

On the Spoiler Specials podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Slate movie critic Dana Stevens is joined by Vox editor-at-large and co-creator of the podcast Arden, Emily VanDerWerff.

Twenty years after the events of The Matrix Revolutions, Thomas Anderson, also known as Neo (Keanu Reeves) is once again confronted with a decision to forgo his ordinary life and open his mind to The Matrix.

Note: As the title indicates, this podcast contains spoilers galore.

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Power of the Dog Dec 10, 2021

On the Spoiler Specials podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Slate movie critic Dana Stevens is joined by Slate features editor Jeffrey Bloomer to spoil the latest Jane Campion movie, Power of the Dog.

When domineering rancher Phil (Benedict Cumberbatch) meets his brother’s new wife Rose (Kirsten Dunst) and her son Peter (Kodi Smit-McPhee), he takes an instant dislike to them. Phil tirelessly mocks his new family members until Peter makes an unexpected discovery.

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House of Gucci Nov 26, 2021

On the Spoiler Specials podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Slate movie critic Dana Stevens is joined by Slate staff writer Heather Schwedel and New Yorker staff writer Rachel Syme to spoil the latest movie from Ridley Scott, House of Gucci.

When Patrizia Reggiani (Lady Gaga), a woman whose glamor belies her working-class lifestyle, meets Maurizio Gucci (Adam Driver) at a party, she senses an opportunity for something more. The film follows their romance as it grows, and then morphs into something more sinister.

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Eternals Nov 12, 2021

On the Spoiler Specials podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Slate movie critic Dana Stevens is joined by Slate senior editor Sam Adams and Slate editorial assistant Nadira Goffe to spoil the newest Marvel film, Eternals.

The Eternals, a group of immortal beings with superpowers, reunite following an unexpected tragedy to fight the evil Deviants.

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Nadira Goffe is Slate’s editorial assistant.

Sam and Nadira both contributed to “The Casual Marvel Fan’s Guide to Eternals”

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Dune Oct 29, 2021

On the Spoiler Specials podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Slate movie critic Dana Stevens is joined by Slate senior editor Sam Adams to spoil the new adaptation of the 1965 sci-fi novel Dune.

In the year 10,191, Paul Atreides, along with his family and people, must travel to a dangerous planet at the behest of the emperor of the universe. Once there, violence explodes and Paul must test his training and power to survive.

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Sam Adams is a Slate senior editor. You can read his breakdown of the ways to see the movie here.

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Midnight Mass Oct 15, 2021

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Slate senior editor Sam Adams is joined by Laura Miller, a books and culture columnist for Slate, to spoil the new Mike Flanagan miniseries Midnight Mass.

Riley Flynn returns to his home on an offshore fishing village to find that the local priest has been replaced by a newcomer. The arrival of the magnetic Father Paul Hill brings religious fervor to the town, along with mystery and monstrosity.

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Laura Miller is a books and culture columnist for Slate.

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The Many Saints of Newark Oct 01, 2021

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Slate’s movie critic Dana Stevens is joined by Rolling Stone’s chief TV critic and host of the popular podcast Too Long, Didn’t Watch, Alan Sepinwall to spoil the new Sopranos prequel film, The Many Saints of Newark.

The film follows a young Anthony Soprano, growing up in a very tumultuous era in Newark, N.J. Caught up in the changing times is the uncle he idolizes, Dickie Moltisanti, whose influence over his nephew will help shape the impressionable teenager into the all-powerful mob boss: Tony Soprano.

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Dana Stevens is Slate’s movie critic. You can read her review here.

Alan Sepinwall isRolling Stone’s chief TV critic and host of the popular podcast Too Long, Didn’t Watch. You can read his review here.

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Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings Sep 17, 2021

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Slate’s senior editor Allegra Frank is joined by fellow Slate senior editor, Sam Adams, to spoil Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.

Shang-Chi is living a quiet, normal life in San Francisco working as a valet parking attendant with his best friend Katy when suddenly he’s confronted by his dark past. He soon realizes that it’s up to him and his friends to save the world from ancient soul-eating demons.

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Allegra Frank is Slate’s senior editor. You can read her review here.

Sam Adams isSlate’s senior editor and editor of Slate’s culture blog Brow Beat. You can read his review here.

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The White Lotus Sep 04, 2021

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail.

This week, Slate’s movie critic Dana Stevens is joined by Slate contributor Isaac Butler and The New Yorker staff writer Rachel Syme to spoil Mike White’s The White Lotus.

What happens when a group of extremely privileged and wealthy people arrive at The White Lotus Resort in Hawaii for a week of relaxation in the sun? The answer is nothing good.

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Dana Stevens is a movie critic at Slate. You can hear her talk more about The White Lotus here.

Isaac Butler isthe co-host of Slate’s Working podcast. You can listen to his interview with the show’s composer here.

Rachel Syme is a staff writer at The New Yorker. You can read her piece about the show here.

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The Suicide Squad Aug 20, 2021

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail.

This week, Slate staff writer Karen Han is joined by Slate’s senior editor Sam Adams to spoil James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad, a soft reboot of the original 2016 Suicide Squad.

What happens when the US government brings together a few of the world’s most dangerous supervillains to save the day? You get chaos, blood, gore and The Suicide Squad.

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Karen Han is a staff writer at Slate. You can read her review here.

Sam Adams isa senior editor at Slate and editor of Slate’s culture blog, Brow Beat.

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Old Aug 06, 2021

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Slate’s senior editor Allegra Frank is joined by Slate’s web editor Nitish Pahwa to spoil Old, the new thriller directed by M. Night Shyamalan.

When a family takes a relaxing tropical vacation, they make a terrifying discovery. As the children play in the sand on a nearby secluded beach, their parents notice that in the span of just a few hours, their children have suddenly aged. It’s not long before the parents realize that they themselves are aging too! It’s a race against time as they attempt to escape the beach before it’s too late. But can they find a way out?

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Space Jam: A New Legacy Jul 23, 2021

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Slate’s senior editor Allegra Frank is joined by Slate staff writer, Karen Han, to spoil Space Jam: A New Legacy, the long-awaited sequel to the original 1997 Space Jam starring Michael Jordan.

This time, LeBron James finds himself trapped in digital space by a rogue AI villain. In order to get back home and save everyone, LeBron must team up with the Looney Tunes gang to win the ultimate high-stakes basketball game and save the day.

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Black Widow Jul 09, 2021

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Slate’s movie critic Dana Stevens is joined by Slate staff writer, Karen Han, to spoil Black Widow, the new Marvel origin story for one of it’s Avengers, Black Widow.

Who was Black Widow before she became the beloved and troubled hero we’ve all come to know over the years?

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Luca Jun 25, 2021

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Slate staff writer Karen Han is joined by Slate’s movie critic Dana Stevens to spoil Luca, the new animated film from Pixar.

Set in a beautiful seaside town on the Italian Riviera, a young boy named Luca is experiencing an unforgettable summer filled with gelato, pasta and endless scooter rides. Luca shares these adventures with his newfound best friend, but all the fun is threatened by a deeply-held secret: he is a sea monster from another world just below the water's surface.

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In the Heights Jun 11, 2021

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Slate’s movie critic Dana Stevens is joined by associate editor at Slate Marissa Martinelli and Slate’s new editorial intern Sofia Andrade to spoil In the Heights, the new film adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s play of the same name.

Set in Washington Heights, New York, a kaleidoscope of dreams rallies a vibrant and tight-knit community. At the intersection of it all is a magnetic bodega owner (Anthony Ramos) who dreams and sings about a better life.

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Cruella May 28, 2021

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Slate’s movie critic Dana Stevens is joined by Slate staff writer, Dana Stevens, to spoil Cruella, the new Disney live-action origin story for one of it’s most infamous villains, Cruella de Vil.

Who was Cruella before she became the Cruella we all know and hate? This teen-friendly backstory holds the answers.

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Woman in the Window May 14, 2021

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Slate’s Brow Beat nights and weekends editor Matthew Dessem is joined by Slate books and culture columnist Laura Miller to spoil Woman in the Window, the new Netflix thriller based on the book by A. J. Finn.

Agoraphobic Dr. Anna Fox (Amy Adams) witnesses something she shouldn't while keeping tabs on the Russell family, the seemingly picture perfect clan that lives across the way. What could possibly go wrong?

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Mortal Kombat Apr 30, 2021

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Slate staff writer Karen Han is joined by Slate Brow Beat's nights and weekends editor, Matthew Dessem, to spoil Mortal Kombat, thenew action/fantasy movie based on the 1990’s video game. Hunted by the fearsome warrior Sub-Zero, MMA fighter Cole Young finds sanctuary at the temple of Lord Raiden. Training with experienced fighters Liu Kang, Kung Lao and the rogue mercenary Kano, Cole prepares to stand with Earth's greatest champions to take on the enemies from Outworld in a high-stakes battle for the universe.

You can read Karen’s review here.

You can read Matt’s review here.

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Godzilla vs. Kong Apr 16, 2021

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Slate’s senior editor Allegra Frank is joined by Brow Beat nights and weekends editor at Slate, Matthew Dessem, to spoil Godzilla vs. Kong, the new action-packed sci-fi movie from director Adam Wingard.

Kong and his protectors go on a perilous journey to find his true home but soon find themselves in the path of an enraged Godzilla as he cuts a swath of destruction across the globe. But the initial confrontation between the two titans is only the beginning of the deeper mystery that lies within the center of the earth.

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Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar Apr 02, 2021

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week Slate’s movie critic Dana Stevens is joined by New Yorker staff writer Rachel Syme to spoil Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar, the new adventure-filled comedy by real life best friends and the writers who brought us Bridesmaids, Kristin Wiig and Annie Mumolo.

When lifelong best friends and roommates Barb (Annie Mumolo) and Star (Kristin Wiig) leave their Midwestern hometown for the first time ever, they embark on a vacation to Vista Del Mar, Florida. What starts out as a bit of harmless fun in the sun, quickly becomes the most unexpected, bizarre and even dangerous adventure of a lifetime for the pair. Will they ever be the same?

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Flashback: The Apartment (1960) Mar 21, 2021

In the new episode of Flashback, movie critics Dana Stevens and K. Austin Collins discuss the comedy The Apartment (1960), directed by Billy Wilder.

Other titles mentioned in the episode:

Sunset Boulevard(1950)

Butterfield 8(1960)

Conversations with Wilder

Some Like It Hot(1959)

Ace in the Hole(1951)

Stalag 17(1953)

The Lost Weekend(1945)

Double Indemnity(1944)

Ball of Fire(1941)

Ninotchka(1939)

Nobody’s Perfect

Brief Encounter(1946)

Fast Times on Ridgemont High(1982)

Dragnet

Bonanza

Columbo

The Crowd(1928)

Gaslight(1944)

Children of Paradise(1946)

Ikiru(1956)

When Harry Met Sally(1989)

Frances Ha(2013)

Manhattan(1979)

Billy Wilder Tapes

Eve’s Bayou(1997)

Dietrich & von Sternberg in Hollywood

Wanda(1970)

Alexandria…Why?(1979)

The Silence of the Lambs(1991)

Lawrence of Arabia(1962)

Within Our Gates (1920)

One From the Heart(1982)

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Zack Snyder’s Justice League Mar 19, 2021

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week Slate staff writer Karen Han is joined by Slate’s senior editor Sam Adams to spoil Zack Snyder’s Justice League, the new four hour artistic cut to its original counterpart.

When Bruce Wayne (Ben Affleck) enlists newfound ally Diana Prince (Gal Gadot) to face a greater threat than ever before, they have to work quickly to recruit a team to stand against their new enemy. Can the world be saved by this unprecedented league of heroes? Or is it too late?

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Coming 2 America Mar 05, 2021

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Slate’s senior editor Allegra Frank is joined by Slate staff writer Rachelle Hampton to spoil Coming 2 America, the sequel to the 1988 hit comedy, Coming to America.

Set in the royal country of Zamunda, newly-crowned King Akeem (Eddie Murphy) and his trusted confidante Semmi (Arsenio Hall) embark on an adventure that has them traversing the globe from their great African nation to the borough of Queens, New York - where it all began.

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Saint Maud Feb 19, 2021

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Slate’s movie critic Dana Stevens is joined by Slate features editor Jeffrey Bloomer and New York Times correspondent Ruth Graham to spoil Saint Maud, the feature film debut from writer and director Rose Glass.

In this extremely eerie horror film, we meet Maud, (played by Morfydd Clark) a reclusive young nurse charged with the hospice care of Amanda, (Jennifer Ehle) a former dancer who has been diagnosed with cancer. At first, they find commonality in their religious beliefs. But will Maud’s newfound faith guide her and Amanda toward a path of healing? Or is something more sinister at play?

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Ruth Graham is a New York Times correspondent.

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Bridgerton Feb 05, 2021

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Slate’s TV critic Willa Paskin is joined by Slate writer and podcast host Nichole Perkins to spoil Bridgerton, the new period drama series on Netflix, produced by Shonda Rhimes.

In this re-imagined adaptation of the romance novels by Julia Quinn, eight close-knit siblings of the powerful Bridgerton family attempt to find love. But the age-old question remains: will they? Or won’t they?

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Promising Young Woman Jan 22, 2021

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Slate’s movie critic Dana Stevens is joined by Slate staff writer Karen Han to spoil Promising Young Woman, the feature film debut from writer and director Emerald Fennell.

In this visually captivating world, we meet Cassie, (played by Carey Mulligan) a wickedly smart and tantalizingly cunning young woman, living a secret double life by night. But is she a hero? Or a morally corrupt villain?

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Soul Jan 08, 2021

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Slate’s Karen Han is joined by Slate writer and editor Dan Kois to spoil Soul, the new animated film from Pixar. After landing himself in the realm of the “great beyond”, middle school band teacher Joe Gardner tries desperately to make it back to Earth in time for his Jazz gig. But his journey takes a turn when he tries to help a new friend find their passion. Will Joe make it back to Earth and get to his gig on time? Or is he doomed to remain in the great beyond forever?

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Flashback: Lawrence of Arabia (1962) Dec 13, 2020

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In the new episode of Flashback, movie critics Dana Stevens and K. Austin Collins discuss the epic Lawrence of Arabia (1962), directed by David Lean.

Other titles mentioned in the episode:

Seven Pillars of Wisdom

2001: A Space Odyssey(1968)

Saving Private Ryan(1998)

Ben Hur(1959)

The Ten Commandments(1956)

Marvel’s The Avengers (2012)

The Bridge on the River Kwai(1957)

The Lord of the Rings trilogy

Doctor Zhivago(1965)

Brief Encounter(1946)

Ryan’s Daughter(1970)

Dedicated Maniac

Passage to India(1984)

The Elephant Man(1980)

Out of Sight(1998)

A Man for All Seasons(1966)

Nicholas and Alexandra(1971)

Birth of a Nation(1915)

The Searchers(1956)

Suddenly, Last Summer (1959)

Citizen Kane(1941)

Prometheus(2012)

There Will Be Blood(2008)

Funny Girl(1968)

Macbeth

Casablanca(1943)

The Parent Trap(1998)

On the next episode: Nancy Meyers’ The Holiday(2006).

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Mank Dec 11, 2020

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Slate’s Dana Stevens is joined by Slate’s Brow Beat’s nights and weekends editor Matthew Dessem to spoil Mank, the new film about the making of another film, Citizen Kane. Will Herman Mankiewicz, a troubled alcoholic (played by Gary Oldman), finish his script in time for his deadline? Will anyone like the film? And how does a California Governor's race fit into it all?

You can read Dana Stevens here.

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Happiest Season Nov 27, 2020

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Christina Cauterucci and June Thomas discuss Happiest Season, a charming new Christmas rom-com from writer-director Clea DuVall that premiered on Hulu on Nov. 25. Harper Caldwell (Mackenzie Davis) invites her girlfriend, Abby (Kristen Stewart) home for Christmas. Right before they arrive, Harper shares that the people in her hometown, or even in her family, don’t know that she’s gay. And since her father is running for mayor, the couple has to keep their relationship a secret. How will Abby navigate the holiday season while hiding her authentic self? What impact will the holiday weekend have on the lovebirds and their relationship?

Read Christina Cauterucci’s review.

You can also check out past Spoiler Specials, and you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Note: As the title indicates, spoilers galore.

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Freaky Nov 13, 2020

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Slate’s Sam Adams is joined by Slate’s new staff writer Karen Han to spoil Freaky, the new body-switching slasher film. Think Friday the 13th meets Freaky Friday. Will high school outcast, Millie (played by Kathryn Newton), find her way back into her own body? Or will she be stuck in the body of a 6’5 serial killer (played by Vince Vaughn) forever?

You can read Karen Han’s review here.

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Borat Subsequent Moviefilm Oct 30, 2020

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Slate’s Dana Stevens is joined by Slate’s Sam Adams to spoil Borat Subsequent Moviefilm: Delivery of Prodigious Bribe to American Regime for Make Benefit Once Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan, Sacha Baron Cohen’s long awaited sequel to Borat. Can Borat find his way through America to deliver a very special gift to Vice President Mike Pence? How will Borat navigate COVID 19 in a foreign country? Is Borat still funny when nothing shocks us anymore in the year 2020?

You can hear Dana’s review on Culture Gabfest here.

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The Haunting of Bly Manor Oct 16, 2020

Slate staffers Sam Adams and Laura Miller spoil The Haunting of Bly Manor.

An American governess (Victoria Pedretti) signs on two care for two orphaned children in a remote English mansion. But she finds the house is haunted by a malevolent presence, and the children may be as well. Sam Adams and Laura Miller break down Netflix’s followup to The Haunting of Hill House, which takes its inspiration from Henry James’ The Turn of the Screw and his other classic ghost stories.

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Enola Holmes Oct 02, 2020

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Slate’s Marissa Martinelli and Laura Miller spoil Enola Holmes.

Enola, who likes to remind people that her name spelled backwards is ‘alone,’ wakes up to find her mother missing. While Enola is determined to investigate her mother’s disappearance, it’s up to Mycroft and Sherlock to figure out what to do with their little sister. Can Enola outwit her intelligent brothers and break free from the stuffy, proper future Mycroft sets out for her?

Plus, Marissa and Laura delve into other, more transgressive, Holmes stories with female protagonists.

You can read Laura Miller’s review here.

Note: As the title indicates, this podcast contains spoilers galore.

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Tenet Sep 18, 2020

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail.

This week, Slate’s Sam Adams and Vox’s Film Critic Alissa Wilkinson spoil Tenet. Christopher Nolan’s time-bending thriller is visually spectacular yet incredibly confusing.

The main character, played by John David Washington, simply referred to as the Protagonist is a CIA operative who becomes entangled with Tenet, a secret organization that’s fighting a future that’s actively attempting to destroy the world. The Protagonist suddenly finds himself in a world where things, and even people, can be inverted to travel backwards through time. Can the Protagonist save the world before it’s too late? How does Nolan incorporate palindromes within the movie’s structure? And what parallels can be drawn to Bill & Ted?

Note: As the title indicates, this podcast contains spoilers galore.

Read Sam Adams’ review here.

Read Alissa Wilkinson’s review here.

Need more explanation? Check out Sam’s explainer here.

Check out Alissa’s fascinating palindrome piece here.

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I'm Thinking of Ending Things Sep 04, 2020

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Slate’s Dana Stevens and Matthew Dessem spoil I’m Thinking of Ending Things. Charlie Kaufman starts the film following a young couple, Lucy (Jessie Buckley) and Jake (Jesse Plemons) driving on a snowy evening to meet and have dinner with Jake’s parents. Lucy is already second guessing the trip since she doesn’t know if she wants to stay with Jake, who oddly seems to physically react when she thinks about breaking things off with him. Kaufman intersects their journey with the experiences of a janitor at a high school. Things start to get weird when the couple arrives at Jake’s childhood home. As the movie progresses, the characters become untethered from time and the film calls into question if Lucy and Jake even exist. And what does the janitor have to do with anything?

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I May Destroy You Aug 25, 2020

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Slate’s Television Critic Willa Paskin is joined by Vulture Staff Writer Angelica Jade Bastién to spoil I May Destroy You. Michaela Coel is at the heart of this series. Besides writing and producing the show, she directed many episodes and plays the main character, Arabella Essiedu. Coel covers consent, rape, friendship, and empathy, in a complex, yet compelling, way that really humanizes Arabella.

Arabella is a young writer and influencer working on her second book when her drink was drugged and raped while at a bar in London. The series follows her as she works through the aftermath of her assault. Does Arabella regain her full memories of her sexual assault? Will she be able to finish her book? Will she accept the help from another acquaintance who she believes to have raped her? How does she use fantasy to imagine a better resolution for herself than reality can give her?

You can read Willa’s review here.

You can read Angelica’s review here.

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An American Pickle Aug 07, 2020

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Dana Stevens, Slate’s movie critic, is joined by Isaac Butler, writer, theater director, and co-host of Slate’s podcast Working, to spoil An American Pickle. Seth Rogen stars as Herschel Greenbaum, a man who wakes up after being preserved in pickle brine for a century, and Ben Greenbaum, Herschel’s only living descendant. Can Herschel adapt to the contemporary world? Will Ben and Herschel bond despite generational and value differences? How convincing is Seth Rogen as both of these men?

You can read Marissa Martinelli’s interview with An American Pickle’s prop master here.

You can read Matthew Dessem’s piece on pickle related catastrophes here.

Note: As the title indicates, this podcast contains spoilers galore.

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Palm Springs Jul 24, 2020

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Slate’s movie critic Dana Stevens is joined by Willa Paskin, Slate’s television critic, and Sam Adams, a senior editor at Slate and the editor of Slate’s culture blog, Brow Beat, to spoil Palm Springs. At first, Palm Springs seems like a fun wedding rom-com until Nyles (Andy Samberg) is shot with a bow and arrow while fooling around in the desert with Sarah (Cristin Milioti). Injured, he crawls into a nearby cave and tells Sarah not to follow him. She ignores his warning and is pulled into his infinite time loop. Will she follow Nyles’ lead and make peace with the situation? Why is Nyles being hunted? Why is Sarah so desperate to find a way out? And what is with those dinosaurs?

You can read Sam’s interview with the theoretical physicist who consulted on the movie here.

Note: As the title indicates, this podcast contains spoilers galore.

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Irresistible Jul 17, 2020

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Dana Stevens, Slate’s movie critic, is joined by Sam Adams, a senior editor at Slate and the editor of Slate’s culture blog, Brow Beat, and Tom Scocca, Slate's politics editor. They dive into Jon Stewart’s comedy starring Steve Carell as an out-of-touch political operative who decides that a former marine would make a great Democratic candidate for mayor in Deerlaken, Wisconsin. It creates a proxy battleground in rural Wisconsin as Carell’s Republican counterpart, played by Rose Byrne, ups the ante. Stewart practically perfected political commentary woven with jokes during his time on The Daily Show. But can he harness that same nuance as a director? And how does the movie’s big twist affect Stewart’s message about unchecked money in politics?

You can read Sam Adams’ review here.

You can read Tom Scocca’s piece on the twist here.

Note: As the title indicates, this podcast contains spoilers galore.

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Hamilton Jul 10, 2020

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. For a very special LIVE episode of Spoiler Specials, Slate’s Dana Stevens was joined by Sam Adams, Rachelle Hampton and Rebecca Onion to spoil the Hamilton movie that’s streaming on Disney+. They discuss how well the show has aged, historical inaccuracies, colorblind casting, and even the ending scene that doesn’t appear on the album.

You can read Sam Adams’ dive into the ending here.

You can hear more analysis from Dana Stevens here.

You can even read Marissa Martinelli’s argument to not watch the film here.

Note: As the title indicates, this podcast contains spoilers galore.

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Da 5 Bloods Jun 26, 2020

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Dana Stevens, Slate’s movie critic, is joined by Aisha Harris, writer and editor for The New York Times’ Opinion section to spoil Da 5 Bloods.

Spike Lee’s newest film follows a group of Black Vietnam War veterans as they reunite years later. The group returns to Vietnam to find the remains of Stormin’ Norman, their commander who died during the war. While they are there, they try to retrieve a lost cache of CIA gold. At first the search seems easy–too easy. But soon familial tensions, lingering PTSD, and environmental hazards start complicating the mission. How many of the remaining Bloods will make it back out of the jungle?

Plus: Dana and Aisha break down Spike Lee’s employment of numerous film techniques, including an innovative use of four different aspect ratios.

You can read Sam Adams’ review here.

You can read Matthew Dessem’s piece on the aspect ratios here.

You can also read Matthew Dessem’s piece on the real story behind the landmine scene here.

If you want to hear more analysis of Da 5 Bloods, listen to Slate’s Culture Gabfest here.

Note: As the title indicates, this podcast contains spoilers galore.

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The Hunger Games Prequel: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Jun 12, 2020

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. We have a very special episode this week! Sam Adams is joined by Laura Miller to discuss the new Hunger Games prequel, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Suzanne Collins’ new novel explores President Snow’s origin and descent into one dimensional villainy seen in the Hunger Games trilogy. The story departs from the YA dystopian genre that Collins’ trilogy helped shape. The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is a more sophisticated, philosophical examination of human nature and the battle of nature versus nurture. How does Coriolanus Snow regain the power and money his family lost during the war? What is his role in the spectacularization of the Hunger Games? What can The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes teach readers about the realities of living in a surveillance state?

You can read Laura Miller’s review here.

You can also read Lara Miller’s explanation of the unusual names in The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes here.

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You can also check out past Spoiler Specials, and you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Note: As the title indicates, spoilers galore.

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The Lovebirds May 29, 2020

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Slate’s Sam Adams is joined by Willa Paskin and Rachelle Hampton to spoil The Lovebirds, a romantic comedy starring Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani. Leilani (Issa Rae) and Jibran (Kumail Nanjiani) are a couple on the brink of a break up when they find themselves caught up in a murder mystery.

You can read Sam Adam’s review here.

You can read Rachelle Hampton’s investigation into how ripped Kumail was during The Lovebirds here.

You can read Cornelia Channing’s milkshake investigation here.

Note: As the title indicates, this podcast contains spoilers galore.

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Hollywood May 15, 2020

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Slate’s Sam Adams, Matthew Dessem, and Daniel Schroeder spoil Hollywood. Ryan Murphy and co-creator Ian Brennan reimagine a more inclusive golden-age of filmmaking. While the first couple episodes of the Netflix series stay relatively grounded in reality, the series takes a sharp right turn into self-serving fantasy by simplifying the fight for equality and progress within Hollywood.

You can read Sam Adam’s review here.

You can read Matthew Dessem’s Fact Versus Fiction here.

Note: As the title indicates, this podcast contains spoilers galore.

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Too Hot to Handle Apr 17, 2020

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Slate podcast producer Daniel Schroeder and Slate staff writer Rachelle Hampton discuss Netflix’s new reality dating show: Too Hot to Handle. Ten attractive contestants are thrown together on an island to compete over a $100,000 prize. To win the money, they need to form bonds that are more than skin deep. The catch is they can’t have any sexual contact - even with themselves - for the remainder of “the retreat.” For every sexual encounter, the group loses money out of the prize pot. Can the sexy singles restrain themselves, even when workshops and drama challenges their resolve?

You can read Rachelle Hampton’s review here.

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Tiger King Apr 03, 2020

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Sam Adams is joined by Slate’s Television Critic Willa Paskin to spoil Netflix’s hit documentary series Tiger King. The hit series is an increasingly sordid tale of wild characters conning each other out of zoos. The show’s standout character is Joe Exotic, whose charisma and personality are made for reality television. He has a long time feud with Carole Baskin, who runs the nonprofit Big Cat Rescue and is actively trying to shut private zoos down. Will Carole succeed? What happens when Joe tries to hire someone to murder Carole? And when will anyone focus on the questionable conditions forced on the big cats?

You can read Sam Adams’ review here and his story about the artists behind Joe Exotic’s music here.

You can read Willa Paskin’s piece about Carole Baskin here.

Note: As the title indicates, this podcast contains spoilers galore.

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Star Trek: Picard Mar 27, 2020

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Slate staffers Marissa Martinelli, Daniel Schroeder, and Megan Kallstrom spoil Star Trek: Picard, which picks up years after Admiral Jean-Luc Picard has separated from Starfleet over ideological differences. The Star Trek legend has retreated into retirement on Earth when the daughter of an old friend—the android Data—shows up, leading Picard to amass a new crew to track down her sister before sinister forces beat him to it.

You can read Marissa Martinelli’s review here.

You can read Megan Kallstrom’s piece here.

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Flashback: What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) Mar 22, 2020

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In the new episode of Flashback, movie critics Dana Stevens and K. Austin Collins discuss the psychological drama What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?(1962), directed by Robert Aldrich.

Other titles mentioned in the episode:

Sunset Boulevard(1950), directed by Billy Wilder

Limelight (1952), directed by Charlie Chaplin

All About Eve (1950), directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Singing in the Rain(1952), directed by Gene Kelly

Gypsy (1962), directed by Mervin LeRoy

Mommie Dearest(1981), directed by Frank Perry

Feud (2017), created by Ryan Murphy

Parachute Jumper(1933), directed by Alfred E. Green

Sadie McKee (1934), directed by Clarence Brown

Psycho(1960), directed by Alfred Hitchcock

Witness for the Prosecution(1957), directed by Billy Wilder

The Magnificent Ambersons (1942), directed by Orson Welles

Hush…Hush, Sweet Charlotte (1964), directed by Robert Aldrich

What Ever Happened to Aunt Alice? (1969), directed by Lee H. Katzin and Bernard Girard

Kiss Me Deadly(1955), directed by Robert Aldrich

Three Days of the Condor (1975), directed by Sydney Pollack

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Contagion Mar 17, 2020

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Slate Senior Editor Sam Adams is joined by Slate Staff Writer Rebecca Onion to spoil Contagion, Steven Soderbergh’s 2011 pandemic movie. Not dissimilar to the coronavirus, the fictional virus, MEV-1, started off transferring from infected animals to humans. MEV-1 infected Gwyneth Paltrow’s character on a work trip. Then she traveled back to the Midwest, spreading the virus. Can the institutions in charge find a vaccine before the virus decimates society?

You can read Rebecca Onion’s piece about the lessons to take from Contagion here.

You can read Sam Adams’ interview with the screenwriter here.

Note: As the title indicates, this podcast contains spoilers galore.

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Onward Mar 06, 2020

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Forrest Wickman is joined by Sam Adams and Marissa Martinelli to discuss Onward. Ian and Barley Lightfoot are elf brothers in a modernized magical realm. On Ian’s birthday he receives a gift that will allow him and his older brother to bring back their father for a day. But the spell goes wrong and they are left with half a dad. Can Ian and Barley work together to find the Phoenix Gem and make their father whole before the day is over?

You can read Sam Adams’ article about the movie’s “exclusively gay moment” here.

Note: As the title indicates, spoilers galore.

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Emma. Feb 21, 2020

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Marissa Martinelli and Heather Schwedel discuss Emma. Though certainly not the first adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel, director Autumn de Wilde’s film humanizes the familiar characters and departs at times from the source material to bring a certain freshness to this comedy. Will Emma’s meddling still result in matchmaking errors? How far does she have to go to right her wrongs? And what’s with the inopportune nosebleed?

You can read Marissa Martinelli’s review here.

Note: As the title indicates, spoilers galore.

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Portrait of a Lady on Fire Feb 14, 2020

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Dana Stevens is joined by June Thomas and Dan Kois to discuss Portrait of a Lady on Fire. Marianne is hired to paint Héloïse’s wedding portrait. But Héloïse can’t know she’s being painted. As the two grow closer, will Marianne come clean? Will their feelings affect the painting that’s supposed to be sent to Héloïse’s potential husband? What happens when the job is finished?

You can read Dana Stevens’ review here.

You can read Matthew Dessem’s piece about the film’s music here.

Note: As the title indicates, spoilers galore.

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Flashback: The Silence of the Lambs (1991) Jan 26, 2020

In the new episode of Flashback, movie critics Dana Stevens and K. Austin Collins discuss the psychological thriller The Silence of the Lambs(1991), directed by Jonathan Demme.

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The Witcher Jan 10, 2020

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Sam Adams is joined by Benjamin Frisch, Rachelle Hampton and Daniel Schroeder to discuss The Witcher, Netflix’s popular new show about a monster hunter. This show isn’t the first adaptation from Andrzej Sapkowski’s work; video games based on The Witcher have been released starting in 2007. Geralt of Rivia (Henry Cavill) is a monster hunter with supernatural powers. But, what exactly is a witcher? How will the Law of Surprise bring people together? Will Geralt ever find the girl in the forest who he is destined to find? And what kind of transformation comes at the cost of removing one’s womb?

You can also check out past Spoiler Specials, and you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Note: As the title indicates, spoilers galore.

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Hosts

Sam Adams is a Slate senior editor and the editor of Slate’s culture blog, Brow Beat.

Benjamin Frisch is the producer of Slate's Culture Gabfest and the author of the graphic novel The Fun Family.

Rachelle Hampton is a Slate editorial assistant.

Daniel Schroeder is a Slate podcast producer and freelance writer.

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Cats Jan 03, 2020

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Sam Adams and Marissa Martinelli discuss Cats, the movie adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical, which was based on poems by T.S. Eliot. Many jokes have been made about Tom Hooper’s Cats, mostly stemming from the “digital fur technology.” After the premiere, Universal Pictures released an updated version with “some improved visual effects.” But the 1981 musical wasn’t free from criticism either - yet it was still a hit. Does the movie adaptation have more of a plot? Does the star-studded cast add to the many cat introductions? Which cat at the jellicle ball will be picked for another life? And what exactly does jellicle mean?

You can read Marissa Martinelli’s review here.

You can read Dana Stevens’ review here.

You can read Violet Kim interview with Cats’ ‘feline movement expert’ here and read the investigation into how many times the Cats in Cats Say “Cats” here.

You can also check out past Spoiler Specials, and you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Note: As the title indicates, spoilers galore.

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Hosts

Sam Adams is a Slate senior editor and the editor of Slate’s culture blog, Brow Beat.

Marissa Martinelli is a Slate assistant editor.

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Little Women Dec 25, 2019

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Dana Stevens and Rachel Syme discuss Little Women. Arriving just in time for Christmas, Greta Gerwig plays with the March sisters’ timeline while staying true to Amy, Jo, Beth and Meg’s adventures. Will they find their own ways? Will Jo (Saoirse Ronan) end up with Laurie (Timothée Chalamet)? What comes of Jo’s writing?

You can read Dana Stevens’ review here.

You can also check out past Spoiler Specials, and you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Note: As the title indicates, spoilers galore.

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Hosts

Dana Stevens is Slate’s movie critic.

Rachel Syme is a writer in Brooklyn.

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Outward: Special Episode: The Inheritance Dec 23, 2019

In this special bonus episode of Outward, Bryan and a guest panel of multigenerational gay men devote a whole hour to The Inheritance, a seven-hour, two-part play by Matthew Lopez that won many awards for its recent run in London and is currently dominating discussions on Broadway. There will be spoilers!

While it’s length, ambition, and engagement with the AIDS crisis have invited comparisons to Tony Kushner’s “gay fantasia on national themes” Angels in America, The Inheritance’s driving concern is a bit more personal: If gay men think of ourselves as a community spanning generations, what happens when a huge swath of that community is lost to plague, the survivors deeply traumatized, and younger cohorts must therefore come of age and figure out what it means to be gay in the wake of a tragedy that shapes everything around us? Borrowing a line from E.M. Forester’s Howard’s End, on which the play is based, The Inheritance desperately wants gay men to “connect” across age and loss — but is that kind of connection really possible?

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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Dec 20, 2019

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Dana Stevens is joined by Forrest Wickman, Sam Adams and Marissa Martinelli to discuss Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Director J.J. Abrams seemed committed to fan service; even if it made the final episode of the Skywalker saga worthy of some eyerolls. Well, committed to fans - except those shipping Poe and Finn - despite the film touting the franchise's first same-sex kiss. With the final battle looming, will Rey discover who she really is? Will she be persuaded by Kylo Ren to join the dark side? Or will they join forces? And how does ‘forcetiming’ play into all of this?

You can read Sam Adams’ review here.

You can also check out past Spoiler Specials, and you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Note: As the title indicates, spoilers galore.

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Hosts

Dana Stevens is Slate’s movie critic.

Forrest Wickman is Slate’s culture editor.

Sam Adams is a Slate senior editor and the editor of Slate’s culture blog, Brow Beat.

Marissa Martinelli is a Slate assistant editor.

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Uncut Gems Dec 13, 2019

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Dana Stevens, Jeffrey Bloomer and Heather Schwedel discuss Uncut Gems.

Howard Ratner (Adam Sandler), owner of a small jewelry store in Manhattan, racked up a gambling debt while the rest of his life is collapsing. He’s trying to avoid creditors when his shop receives an illegal gem from Ethiopia. This rock, Ratner thinks, is his ticket out of debt. He temporarily trades Kevin Garnett, of the Boston Celtics, the rock for Garnett’s NBA Championship. Ratner pawns the ring to bet on the championship game. Will The Celtics win? Will Garnett get his ring back? Will Ratner finally get out of debt?

You can read Dana Stevens’ review here.

You can also check out past Spoiler Specials, and you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Note: As the title indicates, spoilers galore.

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Hosts

Dana Stevens is Slate’s movie critic.

Jeffrey Bloomer is a Slate senior editor. He edits and writes for the human interest and culture sections.

Heather Schwedel is a Slate staff writer.

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Marriage Story Dec 06, 2019

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Dana Stevens and Sam Adams discuss Noah Baumbach’s Marriage Story. Charlie and Nicole have decided to end their marriage. Now they need to figure out how to get a divorce. Can they keep the proceedings civil or will it escalate to a fraught situation as divorce lawyers pit them against each other? Will Charlie have to uproot his life to maintain custody? What will happen to the kid? At the end of the divorce, will they even be able to remember why they fell in love in the first place?

You can read Dana Stevens’ review here.

You can also check out past Spoiler Specials, and you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Note: As the title indicates, spoilers galore.

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Hosts

Dana Stevens is Slate’s movie critic.

Sam Adams is a Slate senior editor and the editor of Slate’s culture blog, Brow Beat.

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Knives Out Nov 29, 2019

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Dana Stevens and Forrest Wickman discuss Knives Out, the whodunnit from Rian Johnson. Renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey’s death following his 85th birthday party sparks a twisted hunt for the murderer. The suspects: his own family. Can celebrity detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) pin down Thrombey’s eccentric family intent on avoiding suspicion. What happens when they find out Harlan’s personal nurse, Marta, will receive his fortune? And what role does ICE have in a potential motive?

You can read Dana Stevens’ review here.

You can also check out past Spoiler Specials, and you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Note: As the title indicates, spoilers galore.

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Hosts

Dana Stevens is Slate’s movie critic.

Forrest Wickman is Slate’s culture editor.

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Frozen 2 Nov 22, 2019

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. Sam Adams and Marissa Martinelli spoil Frozen 2. Weird things keep happening in the kingdom of Arendelle resulting from a generations long standoff. Elsa and Anna figure out what is happening by retracing family history. Meanwhile, Elsa keeps hearing a call that may help her understand not only her powers, but the root of the fued. Can Elsa make it north on her own? Plus, a nihilistic Olaf, magic wardrobe changes and poor proposal planning.

You can read Sam Adams’ review here.

You can also check out past Spoiler Specials, and you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Note: As the title indicates, spoilers galore.

Email us at spoilers@slate.com.

Podcast production by Rosemary Belson.

Hosts

Sam Adams is a Slate senior editor and the editor of Slate’s culture blog, Brow Beat.

Marissa Martinelli is a Slate assistant editor.

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Doctor Sleep Nov 15, 2019

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Sam Adams and Matthew Dessem spoil Doctor Sleep. Dan Torrance is now an adult. But he’s still majorly affected by what happened in Overlook Hotel. He unites with a girl who has a strong shining, which makes them both a target of a cult looking to feed on their steam. Can Dan and Abra fend off Rose The Hat? And will another round with the ghosts at the Overlook Hotel make Dan a dull boy?

You can read Sam Adams’ review here.

Note: As the title indicates, this podcast contains spoilers galore.

Email us at spoilers@slate.com.

Podcast production by Rosemary Belson.

Hosts

Sam Adams is a Slate senior editor and the editor of Slate’s culture blog, Brow Beat.

Matthew Dessem is Brow Beat’s nights and weekends editor and the author of a biography of screenwriter and director Clyde Bruckman.

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Last Christmas Nov 08, 2019

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Slate staffers Marissa Martinelli, Inkoo Kang and Heather Schwedel spoil Last Christmas. Emilia Clarke’s character, Kate, is a walking disaster. She’s working as Santa’s elf when she meets Tom (Henry Golding), who tries to help her get back on her feet. He’s charming and handsome. And he has a good heart. Something they both share. But what’s Tom’s real motive? Why does Kate’s heart feel funky? And what does Brexit have to do with any of this?

You can read Inkoo Kang’s review here.

Note: As the title indicates, this podcast contains spoilers galore.

Email us at spoilers@slate.com.

Podcast production by Rosemary Belson.

Hosts

Marissa Martinelli is a Slate assistant editor.

Inkoo Kang is a staff writer in Slate’s culture department. She writes about movies, television, and more.

Heather Schwedel is a Slate staff writer.

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Terminator: Dark Fate Nov 01, 2019

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Dana Stevens, Forrest Wickman and Sam Adams discuss the sixth installment in the Terminator series, Terminator: Dark Fate. Despite the sequels in between, T6 picks up where Terminator 2: Judgment Day left off. Sarah Connor is back and joined in the fight against Terminators by a Rev-9, a technologically advanced human and, of course, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s terminator. But will James Cameron’s return be enough to revitalize this nostalgic franchise? Or are audiences ready to say “hasta la vista” to the Terminator?

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Jojo Rabbit Oct 25, 2019

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Forrest Wickman, Sam Adams and Dan Kois discuss Jojo Rabbit. Taika Waitit’s Nazi spoof takes a comedic look at how people, even children, get caught up in movements fueled by hateful ideology. But does the comedic lens allow for sympathization? As a young member of Hitler Youth nearing the end of WWII, Jojo Betzler, invents an imaginary friend... Hitler. What happens when Jojo discovers a Jewish girl hiding in his family home? And how does Jojo navigate those challenging his ideology and the imminent fall of Nazi Germany?

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Slate Money: Succession: Bonus Episode With Gerri! Oct 21, 2019

Slate Money is obsessed with Succession, HBO’s wonderful drama about the lives of the superrich Roy family, so every Monday we’ll be discussing the previous night’s episode with spoiler-filled glee. In this extra special bonus episode, J. Smith-Cameron, aka Queen Gerri herself, and the New York Times Magazine’s Taffy Brodesser-Akner join Felix and Emily to discuss which of her lines were actually improvised, how she reacted to the Roman/Gerri storyline, what kinds of storylines and scenes were cut from the season, and more insights and hilarious tidbits from the show.

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Parasite Oct 18, 2019

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Dana Stevens, Forrest Wickman and Inkoo Kang discuss Parasite. With Hitchcock-like quality, Bong Joon-ho plays with the audience in the upstairs / downstairs dive into economic inequality. The Kims, stuck on their low social rung jump at the opportunity to latch onto an affluent family. But how long can they keep the ruse up? What will they do to keep up the charade?

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El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie Oct 11, 2019

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Willa Paskin and Sam Adams spoil El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie. After a relatively successful series finale, will El Camino be just as satisfying for Breaking Bad fans? Picking up where the series ended, Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul) is free and trying to figure out his next move. But after everything can Jesse truly start over?

You can also check out past Spoiler Specials, and you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Note: As the title indicates, spoilers galore.

Email us at spoilers@slate.com.

Podcast Production by Rosemary Belson.

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Slate Money: Succession, S2E9, "You Can’t Make a Tomlette Without Breaking Some Gregs” Oct 07, 2019

Slate Money is obsessed with Succession, HBO’s wonderful drama about the lives of the superrich Roy family, so every Monday we’ll be discussing the previous night’s episode with spoiler-filled glee. This week, Felix Salmon and Emily Peck are joined by Lizzie O’Leary and John Collins to speculate on the “blood sacrifice”, analyze Roman’s newfound competency and reveal which Roy Family member they are.

‘Shiv Roy’s Turtlenecks Will Destroy You’ by Emilia Petrarca

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Joker Oct 04, 2019

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Dana Stevens, Forrest Wickman and Sam Adams discuss Joker. Though this bleak origin story is a departure from the traditional DC superhero movies, Arthur Fleck’s (Joaquin Phoenix) descent from mentally ill clown to murderous villain is clichéd and uncomfortable to watch. But is it just one bad day that leads Arthur down this path? Or is it a consequence of broken system failing to help someone in need?

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Slate Money: Succession, S2E8, “L to the OG” Sep 30, 2019

Slate Money is obsessed with Succession, HBO’s wonderful drama about the lives of the superrich Roy family, so every Monday we’ll be discussing the previous night’s episode with spoiler-filled glee. This week, Felix Salmon and Emily Peck are joined by Sarah Ellison and Gabe Roth to discuss Kendall’s new lady, the plot against Rhea and, of course, “Ken WA”.

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Slate Money: Succession, S2E7, “Bolus of Gubbins” Sep 23, 2019

Slate Money is obsessed with Succession, HBO’s wonderful drama about the lives of the superrich Roy family, so every Monday we’ll be discussing the previous night’s episode with spoiler-filled glee. This week, Felix Salmon and Emily Peck are joined by Lydia Polgreen of HuffPost and her wife Candace Feit.

They discuss the extremely watchable horribleness of Caroline, Logan and Rhea’s mysterious relationship and the reasoning behind of Candace’s tweet claiming that Succession is “the queerest show on tv (without any queer storylines)”.

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Downton Abbey Sep 20, 2019

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, June Thomas and Seth Stevenson discuss Downton Abbey--the movie. It’s been four years since viewers visited the upstairs or downstairs of Downton. Much to our critics’ delight, seemingly nothing has changed, save for Lady Mary’s hairdo. As Downton Abbey prepares for the royal visitors, quips fly and schemes are afoot. But will the servants clash with the unsavory, arrogant royal retainers? And will Downton survive the visit with its dignity intact?

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Slate Money: Succession, S2E6, “Yuppie RoboCop” Sep 16, 2019

Slate Money is obsessed with Succession, HBO’s wonderful drama about the lives of the superrich Roy family, so every Monday we’ll be discussing the previous night’s episode with spoiler-filled glee. This week, Felix Salmon and Emily Peck are joined by Taffy Brodesser-Akner of the New York Times. They discuss Rhea’s role in the whole succession question, the meaning of “Argestes” and the many reasons to love Gerri.

Why Isn’t Anyone Talking About Roman’s Quirky Sits on Succession? by Megh Wight

Let’s Talk About the Clothes on “Succession” by Rachel Syme

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Slate Money: Succession, S2E5, “Good Cop, Misogynist Cop” Sep 09, 2019

Slate Money is obsessed with Succession, HBO’s wonderful drama about the lives of the superrich Roy family, so every Monday we’ll be discussing the previous night’s episode with spoiler-filled glee. This week, Felix Salmon and Emily Peck are joined by Jacob Weisberg, former editor of Slate, and Katie Baker of The Ringer.

'It's a Woman's World: The True Heroes of Succession" by Katie Baker

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It: Chapter Two Sep 06, 2019

Jeffrey Bloomer, Laura Bradley, and Jack Hamilton discuss It: Chapter Two. They talk about the movie’s opening anti-gay hate crime, all the bizarre changes to the adult lives of the Losers’ Club, and whether Bill Hader really has a shot at an Oscar. Jack, Slate’s resident Stephen King scholar, also explains why the author’s work is suddenly ubiquitous again.

Podcast production by Phil Surkis

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Slate Money: Succession, S2E4, "Nazis. Terrible, Right?” Sep 02, 2019

Slate Money is obsessed with Succession, HBO’s wonderful drama about the lives of the superrich Roy family, so every Monday we’ll be discussing the previous night’s episode with spoiler-filled glee. This week, Felix Salmon and Emily Peck are joined by Slate’s own Allison Benedikt.

Follow: @felixsalmon, @Three_Guineas,@abenedikt

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Slate Money: Succession, S2E3, “French Kissing an Armadillo” Aug 26, 2019

Slate Money is obsessed with Succession, HBO’s wonderful drama about the lives of the

superrich Roy family, so every Monday we’ll be discussing the previous night’s episode

with spoiler-filled glee. This week, Felix Salmon and Emily Peck are joined by Slate’s

resident Succession stan, June Thomas.

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Blinded by the Light Aug 23, 2019

This week on Spoiler Specials, Sam Adams, Inkoo Kang and Nitish Pahwa spoil Blinded By the Light. How does it compare to past Gurinder Chada fare? Is the movie overstuffed? Does it really want to be a full fledged musical? Listen to them discuss!

Podcast production by Danielle Hewitt. Engineering by Asha Saluja.

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Slate Money: Succession S2E2: “Don’t Be an A**hole. You Don’t Have Principles.” Aug 19, 2019

Slate Money is obsessed with Succession, HBO’s wonderful drama about the lives of the superrich Roy family, so every Monday we’ll be discussing the previous night’s episode with spoiler-filled glee. This week, Felix Salmon and Emily Peck are joined by Ryan McCarthy - who, as the former Editor in Chief of Vice, has a slightly personal connection to this episode.

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Slate Money: Succession S2E1: "Silica Mud Treatment" Aug 12, 2019

Slate Money is obsessed with Succession. So we're going to be recapping and discussing the latest episode of Season 2 every week.

For the season premiere, Felix Salmon and Emily Peck are joined by journalist Edmund Lee to talk about the real world counterparts to the characters, proper yachting attire, and all the best Kendall Roy insults.

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Hobbs & Shaw Aug 09, 2019

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. In this week’s episode, Forrest Wickman and Sam Adams discuss the first ever Fast & Furious spin-off, Hobbs & Shaw. Are Hobbs and Shaw really that different? Exactly how many tow trucks equal one helicopter? Why did The Rock need someone to throw him a t-shirt before the final fight scene?

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Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Jul 26, 2019

On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slatecritics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. In this week’s episode, Dana Stevens, Inkoo Kang and Mathew Dessem spoil Once Upon A Time in Hollywood. Will this really be Tarantino’s second to last movie? Is Cliff Booth a total Kato Kaelin? And what’s that ending all about? Listen to discuss!

You can also check out past Spoiler Specials, and you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Note: As the title indicates, each installment contains spoilers galore.

Email: spoilers@slate.com

Podcast production by Jessamine Molli.

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Midsommar Jul 19, 2019

This week on Spoiler Specials, Dana Stevens, Sam Adams and Daniel Schroeder spoil Midsommar. What’s the least lame way to pronounce the title of the movie? Is the film too similar to Hereditary? Is the plot too telegraphed? Listen to them discuss!

Podcast production by Danielle Hewitt. Engineering by Merritt Jacob.

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Spiderman: Far From Home Jul 12, 2019

This week on Spoiler Specials, Sam Adams, Inkoo Kang and Alex Barasch spoil Spider: Far From Home. Does Jake Gyllenhaal make for a good villain? How does the movie’s depiction of high school stack up? Where does the MCU got from now? Listen to them discuss!

Podcast production by Danielle Hewitt. Engineering by Cameron Drews.

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Yesterday Jun 28, 2019

This week on Spoiler Specials, Sam Adams, Inkoo Kang and Chris Molanphy spoil Yesterday. What’s wrong with the movie’s vision of the 2019 music landscape? What was Eleonor Rigby about again? Who’s the best Beatle? Listen to them discuss!

Podcast production by Danielle Hewitt. Engineering by Merritt Jacob.

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Toy Story 4 Jun 21, 2019

This week on Spoiler Specials, Dan Kois, Forrest Wickman and Marissa Martinelli spoil Toy Story 4. What’s the logic of the Toy Story Universe? As we ask of all sequels, does this one deserve to exist? Does the movie succeed as a rom-com?

Podcast production by Danielle Hewitt. Engineering by Merritt Jacob.

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Late Night Jun 14, 2019

This week on Spoiler Specials, Dana Stevens, Inkoo Kang and Sam Adams spoil Late Night starring Mindy Kaling and Emma Thompson. What do they make of the movie’s take on “diversity hires”? What exactly happened to Hugh Dancy’s character? What did they think of the Slate name check? Listen to them discuss!

Podcast production by Danielle Hewitt. Engineering by Merritt Jacob.

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Always Be My Maybe Jun 07, 2019

This week on Spoiler Specials, Marissa Martinelli, Inkoo Kang and Heather Schwedel spoil Always Be My Maybe starring Ali Wong and Randall Park. What is the movie’s stance on food authenticity? What did they think of the Keanu cameo? Is it weird that Netflix references Netflix in its own movies?

Podcast production by Danielle Hewitt. Engineering by Merritt Jacob.

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Fleabag May 31, 2019

This week on Spoiler Specials, Marissa Martinelli, Inkoo Kang and Heather Schwedel spoil the Amazon Prime Original series Fleabag. Is the hot priest really that hot? Should there be a season 3? Is the show deserving off all of the hype? All that and more, in spoiler filled detail.

Podcast production by Danielle Hewitt. Engineering by Cameron Drews.

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Booksmart May 24, 2019

This week on Spoiler Specials, Dana Stevens, Jeffrey Bloomer and Christina Cauterucci spoil Olivia Wilde’s directorial debut Booksmart. Does the movie push to teen comedy genre forward? Is the high school depicted in the film realistic? How accurate are the queer characters in the film? Listen to them discuss!

Podcast production by Danielle Hewitt. Engineering by Merritt Jacob.

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Flashback: Wanda (1970) May 19, 2019

In the second episode of Flashback, movie critics Dana Stevens and K. Austin Collins discuss the 1970 film Wanda, directed by Barbara Loden.

This podcast will soon be available for Slate Plus members only. Visit slate.com/flashback to sign up and subscribe now.

Production by Chau Tu.

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John Wick III May 17, 2019

This week on Spoiler Specials, Sam Adams, Forrest Wickman, and Matthew Dessem discuss the action movie John Wick III. Does the laughable extremism of the violence in the movie, excuse the actual violence in the movie? Are stunt dogs really that talented or was that CGI? What was that ending and does it even matter?

Podcast production by Danielle Hewitt.

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Pokémon: Detective Pikachu May 10, 2019

This week on Spoiler Specials, June Thomas is joined by podcast producers, Daniel Schroeder and Benjamin Frisch to discuss Pokémon: Detective Pikachu. The hosts share their extensive knowledge of the Pokémon universe as they try to break down to lore for Pokémon newbies. They also share their thoughts on the Pokémon world as depicted in the movie and why plot doesn't really make much sense.

Podcast production by Danielle Hewitt.

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Avengers: End Game Apr 26, 2019

This week on Spoiler Specials, Dana Stevens is joined by Forrest Wickman and New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie to discuss Avengers: End Game. How does movie Thanos differ from comic book Thanos? We know the “de-snappening” is coming, but how do they pull it off? Was this a satisfying end game?

Podcast production by Danielle Hewitt.

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After Apr 19, 2019

This week on Spoiler Specials, Marissa Martinelli, Daniel Schroeder and Rachelle Hampton discuss After, the teen romance film based off of One Direction fan fiction. Where, exactly, was this movie set? Can we be sure half of the script wasn’t made by a text generator? How does the movie compare to its predecessors like Twilight?

Podcast production by Danielle Hewitt. Engineered by Merritt Jacob.

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Game of Thrones TV Club | Ep 1, Season 8: Return to Winterfell Apr 15, 2019

In this latest episode of Slate’s weekly Game of Thrones podcast, Sam Adams, June Thomas, and Dan Kois recap the season 8 premiere, “Winterfell.” The three chat about all the reunions, Dany’s faults, Cersei’s war strategy, whether the Night King is actually a good leader, and the Worst Person in Westeros.

To subscribe to the Game of Thrones TV Club and follow all of Slate's Game of Thrones coverage, visit slate.com/gameofthrones.

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Little Apr 12, 2019

This week on Spoiler Specials, Marissa Martinelli, Inkoo Kang and Heather Schwedel review Little. They talk the logistics of body switching movies, the zany fashion choices and Marsai Martin’s star power.

Podcast production by Danielle Hewitt. Engineered by Merritt Jacob.

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Shazam! Apr 05, 2019

This week on Spoiler Specials, Sam Adams and Marissa Martinelli review Shazam! Where does this movie fit into the larger DC comic universe? What ever happened to Justice League 2? Also, what was that post credits scene about? Listen to them discuss!

Podcast production by Danielle Hewitt. Engineered by Merritt Jacob.

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Us Mar 22, 2019

This week on Spoiler Specials, Dana Stevens and Vanity Fair film critic, K Austin Collins discuss Us. They discuss why we should embrace the films imperfections, how this movie wants to be unpacked, and Lupita Nyong’o’s masterful performance.

Podcast production by Danielle Hewitt. Engineered by Merritt Jacob.

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Captain Marvel Mar 08, 2019

Dana Stevens, Marissa Martinelli and Jonathan Fischer spoil the latest Marvel movie, Captain Marvel.

Podcast production by Daniel Schroeder

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Isn't It Romantic Feb 22, 2019

In this week’s episode, Marissa Martinelli is joined by Slate culture intern Aja Hoggatt and Slate staff write Heather Schwedel to discuss Isn’t It Romantic. Was this movie even a parody? When did we first realize that that was not Chris Hemsworth? Is this going to be the new way of the rom-com? Listen to them discuss!

Podcast Production by Danielle Hewitt.

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Russian Doll Feb 15, 2019

In this week’s episode, Willa Paskin is joined by Dana Stevens and Rachel Syme to discuss the Netflix original series Russian Doll. What does this show have to say about New York City? Would the show still work without Natasha Lyonne? Will we watch the second season? Listen to them discuss!

Podcast production by Danielle Hewitt.

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Lego Movie 2: The Second Part Feb 08, 2019

This week on Spoiler Specials, Dana Stevens, Inkoo Kang and Forrest Wickman discuss Lego Movie 2:The Second Part. Is there any logic to the Lego universe? What does the movie have to say about toxic masculinity? And what was WNBA superstar Sheryl Swoopes doing there? Listen to them discuss below.

Podcast production by Danielle Hewitt.

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Glass Jan 22, 2019

This week on Spoiler Specials, Sam Adams teams up with Slate Senior Editor Jeffrey Bloomer and the Editor in Chief of Screen Crush, Matt Singer to discuss the new M. Night Shyamalan movie, Glass. This is the third film in a trilogy that began with Unbreakable in 2000 and picked up again in 2016’s Split. The premise of all three movies is that comic-book-like superheroes live among us and have for centuries, but they keep a low profile and sometimes don’t even know they have powers. Does this film have the power to sway the favor of Sam, Jeffrey and Matt? This show gives you the power to find that out!

Podcast production by Phil Surkis

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Bandersnatch Jan 11, 2019

This week on Spoiler Specials, Sam Adams and Vulture staff writer Kathryn Van Arendonk discuss the new Black Mirror interactive episode “Bandersnatch”. Do we really want interactive content from Netflix? Is there a base version of “Bandersnatch”? Does Black Mirror have to always assume the worst possible outcome? Make the decision and listen to them discuss!

Podcast production by Danielle Hewitt.

This episode is brought to you by Slack, the collaboration hub for work. Learn more at Slack.com.

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Mary Poppins Returns Dec 28, 2018

This week on Spoiler Specials, Dan Kois and TV editor at the New York Times, Aisha Harris, discuss Mary Poppins Returns. How does the film stack up to the original? How bad is Lin Manuel-Miranda’s cockney accent? Is there a bigger conspiracy behind Julie Andrews declining to cameo? Listen to them discuss!

Podcast production by Danielle Hewitt.

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The Favourite Dec 14, 2018

This week on Spoiler Specials, Dana Stevens discusses The Favourite with Washington Post columnist, Alexandra Petri.

Podcast production by Danielle Hewitt.

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The Ballad of Buster Scruggs Nov 30, 2018

This week on Spoiler Specials, Sam Adams discusses The Ballad of Buster Scruggs with the author of The Coen Brothers: This Book Really Ties the Films Together, Adam Nayman.

Podcast production by Danielle Hewitt.

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Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald Nov 16, 2018

This week on Spoiler Specials, Dan Kois and Jeffrey Bloomer discuss the second installment of Fantastic Beasts franchise, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald.

Podcast production by Danielle Hewitt.

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Suspiria Nov 02, 2018

This week on Spoiler Specials Dana Stevens and Sam Adams discuss Luca Guadagnino's remake of Suspiria.

Podcast Production by Danielle Hewitt.

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Halloween Oct 31, 2018

In a special bonus Halloween episode of Spoiler Specials, Sam Adams, Jeffrey Bloomer and Christina Cauterucci discuss the 11th installment in the Halloween franchise.

Podcast production by Danielle Hewitt

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The Hate U Give Oct 19, 2018

This week on Spoiler Specials, Assistant Editor Marissa Martinelli, Editorial Assistant Rachelle Hampton and Culture writer Inkoo Kang discuss The Hate U Give, the movie starring Amandla Stenberg based on the best selling novel by Angie Thomas.

This episode is brought to you by I Travel For, a new podcast that explores what inspires us to travel. Listen and subscribe today at https://apple.co/2DPEWJE.

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A Star Is Born Oct 05, 2018

This week on Spoiler Specials, Dana Stevens chats with Rachel Syme about Bradley Cooper's remake of A Star is Born.

Produced by Danielle Hewitt. Production assistant provided by Cameron Drews.

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A Simple Favor Sep 21, 2018

In this week's Slate senior editor Jeffrey Bloomer, Slate critic Inkoo Kang and assistant editor Marissa Martinelli discuss the Paul Feig mystery-thriller A Simple Favor. Which suit did Blake Lively wear best? Is the answer all of them? Were there even other people in this movie?

All that and more on Slate's Spoiler Specials.

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Insatiable Sep 07, 2018

Daniel Schroeder, June Thomas and Vox culture writer Constance Grady spoil Insatiable.

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Crazy Rich Asians Aug 24, 2018

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BlacKkKlansman Aug 10, 2018

Slate culture editor Forrest Wickman, Slate staff writer Inkoo Kang, and New York Times Culture Desk assistant TV editor Aisha Harris spoil Spike Lee’s BlacKkKlansman.

Podcast production by Danielle Hewitt.

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Mission: Impossible-Fallout Aug 01, 2018

Dana Stevens, Sam Adam, and Forrest Wickman spoil Mission: Impossible-Fallout.

Podcast Production by Danielle Hewitt and Shasha Léonard.

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Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again Jul 27, 2018

Dana Stevens and June Thomas spoil Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again.

Podcast production by Danielle Hewitt and Daniel Schroeder.

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The Handmaid's Tale Season 2 Jul 13, 2018

Christina Cauterucci, Veralyn Williams and Lena Wilson spoil the second season of The Handmaid's Tale.

Podcast production by Daniel Schroeder and Shasha Léonard.

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Westworld Season 2 Jun 29, 2018

Willa Paskin, Sam Adams, Jonathan Fischer and Rachelle Hampton spoil the second season of Westworld.

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Hereditary Jun 15, 2018

Dana Stevens, Rachel Syme, and Lena Wilson spoil Hereditary.

Podcast production by Daniel Schroeder

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Ocean's 8 Jun 08, 2018

Marissa Martinelli, Aisha Harris, Inkoo Kang, and Carmen Russo spoil Ocean's 8.

Podcast production by Daniel Schroeder

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13 Reasons Why Jun 01, 2018

Marissa Martinelli, June Thomas, Veralyn Williams and Lena Wilson spoil 13 Reasons Why.

Podcast production by Daniel Schroeder

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Solo: A Star Wars Story May 25, 2018

Forrest Wickman, Marissa Martinelli, and Sam Adams spoil Solo: A Star Wars Story.

Podcast production by Daniel Schroeder.

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Deadpool 2 May 18, 2018

Forrest Wickman, Marissa Martinelli and Sam Adams spoil Deadpool 2.

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Avengers: Infinity War Apr 27, 2018

Dana Stevens, Jonathan Fischer, and Forrest Wickman spoil Avengers: Infinity War.

Production by Daniel Schroeder

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Ready Player One Apr 06, 2018

Dana Stevens, Laura Hudson, Dawnthea Price, and Forrest Wickman spoil Ready Player One.

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The Americans S:6 | E1 Dead Hand Mar 29, 2018

June Thomas talks with showrunners Joe Weisberg and Joel Fields, costume designer Katie Irish, and producing director Chris Long about Episode 601 of The Americans, "Dead Hand."

Note: This podcast contains spoilers and is meant to be enjoyed after you watch the episode. New episodes air Wednesdays at 10pm on FX.

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Isle of Dogs Mar 23, 2018

Dana Stevens, Forrest Wickman, and Inkoo Kang spoil Wes Anderson's Isle of Dogs.

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Blue Planet II Mar 16, 2018

Susan Matthews, Dan Engber, Jacob Brogan, Kirsten Berg and Alex Barasch sit down for a science-filled spoiler special all about Blue Planet II.

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A Wrinkle in Time Mar 09, 2018

Dana Stevens, Aisha Harris and Forrest Wickman spoil A Wrinkle in Time, discussing how it translate from book to screen, if children will actually like it, and what the deal is with that flying lettuce.

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Annihilation Mar 02, 2018

Dana Stevens, Inkoo Kang and Marissa Martinelli spoil Annihilation, discussing what's behind the Shimmer, how DNA works, and the weird Annihilation noise.

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Black Panther Feb 23, 2018

Aisha Harris, Jamelle Bouie and Veralyn Williams spoil Black Panther.

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Fifty Shades Freed Feb 09, 2018

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Mosaic Jan 26, 2018

Willa Paskin and Inkoo Kang spoil Steven Soderbergh's new series Mosaic.

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Black Mirror Season 4 Jan 12, 2018

Slate's TV critic Willa Paskin, tech and culture writer Inkoo Kang, and Browbeat editor Sam Adams spoil the newest season of Black Mirror.

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Phantom Thread Dec 29, 2017

Dana Stevens and Rachel Syme spoil Paul Thomas Anderson's Phantom Thread, and discuss all the clothes, tensions, and mushrooms that make up this film.

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Star Wars: The Last Jedi Dec 15, 2017

On this week's episode, Forrest Wickman and Sam Adams join Dana Stevens in spoiling Star Wars: The Last Jedi. They tackle who Rey's parents are, the real abilities of a Jedi, and porgs.

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The Shape of Water Dec 01, 2017

On this Spoiler Special, Dana Stevens sits down with Sam Adams to spoil The Shape of Water.

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Justice League Nov 17, 2017

Slate movie critic Dana Stevens and Slate senior editor Jonathan Fischer spoil the latest installment in the DC universe, Justice League.

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Thor: Ragnarok Nov 03, 2017

Dana Stevens, Dan Kois, and Jonathan Fischer spoil Marvel and Taika Waititi's Thor: Ragnarok.

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Halt and Catch Fire Oct 20, 2017

Slate TV critic Willa Paskin, Brow Beat nights and weekends editor Matthew Dessem, and managing producer of Slate podcasts June Thomas discuss the fourth and final season of AMC's Halt and Catch Fire. Warning: This podcast contains spoilers. Lots of spoilers.

Email: spoilers@slate.com

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Blade Runner 2049 Oct 06, 2017

Slate movie critic Dana Stevens, culture editor Forrest Wickman, and Brow Beat editor Sam Adams discuss Blade Runner 2049, directed by Denis Villeneuve and starring Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford. Warning: This podcast contains spoilers. Lots of spoilers.

Email: spoilers@slate.com

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Mother! Sep 22, 2017

Slate movie critic Dana Stevens, culture editor Forrest Wickman, and Brow Beat editor Sam Adams discuss Mother!, directed by Darren Aronofsky and starring Jennifer Lawrence and Javier Bardem. Warning: This podcast contains spoilers. Lots of spoilers.

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It Sep 08, 2017

Slate movie critic Dana Stevens and culture writers Aisha Harris and Sam Adams discuss It, director Andy Muschietti’s take on the Stephen King novel, starring Bill Skarsgard and a host of young actors. Warning: This podcast contains spoilers. Lots of spoilers.

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The Americans S:4 | E:13 Persona Non Grata | Slate TV Club Jun 09, 2016

Kerri Russell (Elizabeth) and Matthew Rhys (Philip) join June Thomas and show runners Joel Fields and Joe Weisberg to discuss the season finale, plus Matthew Rhys's favorite on-set moments, the reason Keri Russell says she enjoys acting now more than ever, and the challenges of sculpting a season finale that sits in the sweet spot of satisfying, but not too satisfying.

Note: This podcast contains spoilers and is meant to be enjoyed after you watch the episode. New episodes air Wednesdays at 10pm on FX.

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The Americans S:4 | E:12 A Roy Rogers In Franconia | Slate TV Club Jun 02, 2016

Producing director Chris Long joins June Thomas and show runners Joel Fields and Joe Weisberg to discuss his unique process for getting the best performances out of actors. Plus, Costa Ronin (Oleg) stops by to talk about his big scene with Stan Beeman from last night's episode.

Note: This podcast contains spoilers and is meant to be enjoyed after you watch the episode. New episodes air Wednesdays at 10pm on FX.

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The Americans S:4 | E:11 Dinner For Seven | Slate TV Club May 26, 2016

Spy craft consultant (and author) H. Keith Melton joins June Thomas and show runners Joel Fields and Joe Weisberg to discuss his collection of authentic KGB spy gear, and how he advises the show on everything from lock picking techniques, to what type of camera the characters should be using.

Note: This podcast contains spoilers and is meant to be enjoyed after you watch the episode. New episodes air Wednesdays at 10pm on FX.

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The Americans S:4 | E:10 Munchkins | Slate TV Club May 19, 2016

Composer Nathan Barr joins June Thomas and show runners Joel Fields and Joe Weisberg to discuss his process for composing the show's score. In addition to performing some of his unique custom-made instruments like the sympathetic drone cello, Barr breaks down the Emmy-nominated main title theme.

Note: This podcast contains spoilers and is meant to be enjoyed after you watch the episode. New episodes air Wednesdays at 10pm on FX.

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The Americans S:4 | E:9 The Day After | Slate TV Club May 12, 2016

The CEO of FX Networks, John Landgraf, and the VP of Current Series at FX Networks, Colette Wilson, join June Thomas and showrunners Joe Weisberg and Joel Fields to talk about the process of creating The Americans, the importance of storytellers, and the significance of the movie, The Day After.

Note: This podcast contains spoilers and is meant to be enjoyed after you watch the episode. New episodes air Wednesdays at 10pm on FX.

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The Americans S:4 | E:8 The Magic of David Copperfield V: The Statue of Liberty Disappears | Slate TV Club May 05, 2016

Matthew Rhys (Philip/Clark) joins June Thomas and show runners Joel Fields and Joe Weisberg to talk about his Americans directorial debut, which also happened to be one of his character's most intense episodes. Plus, Allison Wright (Martha) stops by to share some parting words for Martha.

Note: This podcast contains spoilers and is meant to be enjoyed after you watch the episode. New episodes air Wednesdays at 10pm on FX.

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Game of Thrones TV Club | S6:E2 May 02, 2016

This is a free preview of Slate’s Game of Thrones podcast, a TV Club series that’s just for Slate Plus members. If you are not yet a member and would like to listen along as we recap each episode of the show’s sixth season, learn more at Slate.com/GameofThrones.

In this edition of the podcast, Dan Kois, Willa Paskin, and Mac Rogers recap Episode 2 of Season 6.

Previously: Episode 1

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The Americans S:4 | E:7 Travel Agents | Slate TV Club Apr 28, 2016

Alison Wright (Martha) joins joins June Thomas and show runners Joel Fields and Joe Weisberg to talk about poor Martha, and what it feels like to finally face the truth.

Note: This podcast contains spoilers and is meant to be enjoyed after you watch the episode. New episodes air Wednesdays at 10pm on FX.

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The Americans S:4 | E:6 The Rat | Slate TV Club Apr 21, 2016

Masha Gessen is responsible Russian translation on The Americans. She joins June Thomas and show runners Joel Fields and Joe Weisberg to talk about the beauty of authentic subtitles, the difficulties that Phillip and Elizabeth would have faced when perfecting their Americans accents, and the honesty in The Americans' portrayal of the Communist sexual revolution.

Note: This podcast contains spoilers and is meant to be enjoyed after you watch the episode. New episodes air Wednesdays at 10pm on FX.

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The Americans S:4 | E:5 Clark's Place | Slate TV Club Apr 14, 2016

Noah Emmerich (Stan Beeman) joins June Thomas and show runners Joel Fields and Joe Weisberg to talk about the awkwardness of directing a steamy sex scene between co-stars (and real life couple) Matthew Rhys and Keri Russell, plus the story of how he got a David Bowie song onto the show two days before Bowie passed away.

Note: This podcast contains spoilers and is meant to be enjoyed after you watch the episode. New episodes air Wednesdays at 10pm on FX.

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The Americans S:4 | E:4 Chloramphenicol | Slate TV Club Apr 07, 2016

Costa Robin (Oleg) joins June and show runners Joel Fields and Joe Weisberg to discuss last night's episode, plus what it's like auditioning for a bilingual role, and which language he prefers to act in.

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Serial Season 2, Ep. 11: Slate's Spoiler Special Apr 01, 2016

Gabe and Katy, who were as surprised as you were that this turned out to be the finale of Serial's second season, reflect on the Bowe Bergdahl story and its implications, before turning their attention to the exciting possibilities for Season 3. Thanks to all of you for tuning in to our second season of the Spoiler Special!

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The Americans S:4 | E:3 Experimental Prototype City of Tomorrow | Slate TV Club Mar 31, 2016

Former FBI counter intelligence agent Richard Kollmar joins June and the J's to talk about what it's really like to try and turn KGB spies. Plus, line producer Mary Rae Thewlis and Sr. VP of Productions for Fox 21 Bob Lemchen stop by to discuss their roles in episode 403.

Note: This podcast contains spoilers and is meant to be enjoyed after you watch the episode. New episodes air Wednesdays at 10pm on FX.

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The Americans S:4 | E:2 Pastor Tim | Slate TV Club Mar 24, 2016

Former KGB secret agent Jack Barsky stops by to compare his own experiences as a spy with those of Phillip and Elizabeth, from recruitment and training, to having two different families while living next door to the FBI.

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Serial Season 2, Ep. 10: Slate’s Spoiler Special Mar 18, 2016

Episode 10 of "Serial" finds the Bowe Bergdahl story zoomed out to its furthest point yet, and Gabe and Katy explain why they think that makes it the strongest part of Season 2 so far.

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The Americans S:4 | E:1 Glanders | Slate TV Club Mar 17, 2016

Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys stop by for a quick conversation with June about the beginning of the season. Writers and executive producers Joel Fields and Joe Weisberg share tricks for disguising Russell's baby bump on camera, the themes they hope to hit in season four, and the unique challenges of writing a season premiere.

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Serial Season 2, Ep. 9: Slate's Spoiler Special Mar 04, 2016

Gabe and Katy struggle with the ever-shifting frame of season 2’s narrative. What is the real story Koenig and company are driving at? Is there any other way to approach a situation as complicated as Bowe Bergdahl’s?

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Serial Season 2, Ep. 7-8: Slate's Spoiler Special Feb 19, 2016

Gabe and Katy dive into this week's two-part episode of "Serial," in which a clearer - and somewhat depressing - picture of Bowe Bergdahl begins to emerge.

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Serial Season 1 Update Bonus Episode Feb 11, 2016

Gabe and Katy discuss the successes and failures of Serial's recent series of mini-episodes updating us on Adnan Syed's hearing in Baltimore. What, if anything, does the series add to our understanding of Season 1, and where does it leave us emotionally?

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Serial Season 2, Ep. 6: Slate's Spoiler Special Feb 05, 2016

Gabe and Katy are once again joined by former Army officer Adrian Bonenberger to discuss the realities of life on base in Afghanistan, and whether Bowe’s concerns were realistic or idealistic. Plus: fond memories of Season 1, as awakened by today’s surprise release of a mini-episode updating us on Adnan’s retrial hearings in Baltimore.

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Serial Season 2, Ep. 5: Slate's Spoiler Special Jan 22, 2016

Gabe and Katy talk about the many appealing new characters introduced in this week's episode, and try to suss out the major themes of the season thus far. Plus: listener emails!

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Downton Abbey TV Club | S6:E3 Jan 18, 2016

This is a free preview of Slate's Downton Abbey podcast, a TV Club series that’s just for Slate Plus members. If you are not yet a member and you'd like to listen along as we recap each episode of the show’s final season, learn more at slate.com/downton.

In this edition of their members-only TV Club podcast, Outward Editor June Thomas and contributing writer Seth Stevenson discuss the third episode of Season 6 of Downton Abbey.

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Serial Season 2, Ep. 4: Slate’s Spoiler Special Jan 07, 2016

New York Magazine’s Carl Swanson joins us to share behind-the-scenes insights on the making of Serial’s new season, gleaned from his recent interviews with Sarah Koenig and the production team. Plus: is Serial still appointment listening, or is this season’s narrative somehow less compelling, despite its broadened scope?

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Downton Abbey TV Club | S6:E1 Jan 04, 2016

Crack open some Veuve Clicquot and enjoy this free preview of Slate's Downton Abbey podcast, a TV club series that's just for Slate Plus members. If you are not yet a member and you'd like to listen along as we recap each episode of the show’s final season, learn more at Slate.com/Downton.

In this edition of the podcast, Outward Editor June Thomas and contributing writer Seth Stevenson discuss the Season 6 premiere.

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Serial Season 2, Ep. 3: Slate’s Spoiler Special Dec 25, 2015

Gabe is joined by Slate’s Jacob Brogan and June Thomas to examine the deepening question of whether or not Bowe Bergdahl is a trustworthy narrator. After an episode that sees him struggle mightily to survive at the hands of the Taliban, it’s becoming harder to doubt him. Plus: listener reactions to episode 2.

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Star Wars: The Force Awakens: Slate’s Spoiler Special Dec 18, 2015

Slate's Dana Stevens, Forrest Wickman, and Jamelle Bouie dive into the latest film in the Star Wars saga --- Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens.

WARNING: This podcast contains spoilers.

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Serial Season 2, Ep. 2: Slate’s Spoiler Special Dec 17, 2015

Gabe and Katy wrestle with their feelings of empathy for Bowe Bergdahl, despite the fact that he plainly endangered the lives of many of his fellow soldiers. The question, of course, is why? Author Brendan Koerner, who has written extensively on the phenomenon of military desertion, joins us to offer some theories. Plus: listener responses to last week’s show.

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Serial Season 2, Ep. 1: Slate's Spoiler Special Dec 11, 2015

Slate's Gabriel Roth and Katy Waldman are joined by writer and Afghanistan war veteran Adrian Bonenberger to discuss the first episode of Serial's new season. Sarah Koenig and her team opened their new season by deploying a series of familiar narrative tricks, but the show's effect has the potential to be much more wide-ranging this time around. And what are we supposed to make of this Mark Boal guy - can we trust him?

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True Detective Season 2: Slate's Spoiler Special Aug 11, 2015

In this Spoiler Special, Slate's Willa Paskin, Laura Bennett, and Ben Mathis-Lilley discuss season two of HBO's True Detective. WARNING: This podcast contains spoilers.

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Trainwreck: Slate’s Spoiler Special Jul 17, 2015

Dana Stevens and BuzzFeed features writer Anne Helen-Petersen discuss the plot of Trainwreck, the new comedy starring Amy Schumer. Dana and Anne discuss their favorite moments, the distinctive touch of director Judd Apatow, and performances by Schumer, Bill Hader, John Cena, and LeBron James. Warning: This podcast contains spoilers.

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Inside Out: Slate's Spoiler Special Jun 23, 2015

Slate film critic Dana Stevens and senior editor Dan Kois dive into Pixar's Inside Out, an animated film that goes inside the emotions of a young girl. It stars Amy Poehler, Mindy Kaling, Phyllis Smith, Lewis Black, Bill Hader and Diane Lane. Dana and Dan discuss how a highly conceptual film about human emotions connects with kids as young as seven years old. Warning: This podcast contains spoilers. Read Dana's review of Inside Out in Slate.

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Dope: Slate's Spoiler Special Jun 22, 2015

In this special podcast mash-up, Dana Stevens of Slate's Spoiler Special sits down with the hosts of Panoply's new show About Race: Baratunde Thurston, Raquel Cepeda, and Tanner Colby. The discuss Dope, filmmaker Rick Famuyiwa's sly new comedy about a young black man's coming of age. Read Dana's review of the film on Slate. Check out Baratunde, Raquel, and Tanner on the About Race podcast at ShowAboutRace.com or subscribe on iTunes or your favorite podcast app.

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Spy: Slate's Spoiler Special Jun 06, 2015

Slate film critic Dana Stevens and senior editor Forrest Wickman discuss Spy, the new comedy starring Melissa McCarthy. The discuss McCarthy's performance in a top-billed role, the abundance of gore and violence, and why Forrest thinks it should have been called Miss Moneypenny Leans In.

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Tomorrowland: Slate's Spoiler Special May 22, 2015

In this Spoiler Special, Slate film critic Dana Stevens and senior editor Forrest Wickman split on Tomorrowland, director and screenwriter Brad Bird's new Disney film about time travel, environmental disaster, and the power of utopian thinking to change the world. It stars George Clooney, Britt Robertson, Hugh Laurie, Keegan-Michael Key, and Tim McGraw. Dana and Forrest discuss the performances, the ending, and the role of Walt Disney's idealistic vision for the future.

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“Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck” Companion Podcast May 04, 2015

Sponsor Content: In this official companion podcast to the HBO Documentary film “Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck,” host Hugo Lindgren talks with the documentary’s director Brett Morgen. “Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck” premieres on Monday, May 4th at 9 pm eastern on HBO and HBO NOW.

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Avengers: Age of Ultron May 01, 2015

In this Spoiler Special, Slate film critic Dana Stevens and ScreenCrush's Matt Singer talk about Avengers: Age of Ultron, writer/director Joss Whedon's last project with Marvel Studios, and debate where this latest superhero blockbuster fits into the huge and ever-expanding Marvel canon.

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"Tales of the Grim Sleeper" Companion Podcast Apr 27, 2015

Sponsor Content: In this official companion podcast to the HBO Documentary film Tales of the Grim Sleeper, host Hugo Lindgren talks with the documentary’s director Nick Broomfield. Tales of the Grim Sleeper premieres Monday, April 27 at 9 pm eastern on HBO and HBO NOW.

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Clouds of Sils Maria: Slate's Spoiler Special Apr 11, 2015

Film critics Dana Stevens of Slate and Matt Prigge of Metro discuss the new Olivier Assayas film Clouds of Sils Maria, starring Juliette Binoche, Kristen Stewart, and and Chloë Grace Moretz. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie. Read Matt Prigge's interview with filmmaker Olivier Assayas in Metro. Read Sharan Shetty's review of the film on Slate: Read Will Di Novi's Slate piece on "The Binoche Effect." Love Slate podcasts? Get more with Slate Plus! Enjoy exclusive podcasts, extra segements, member-only content, and much more with your membership. Join today at slate.com/spoilerplus.

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White God: Slate's Spoiler Special Mar 28, 2015

Slate's Dana Stevens and Forrest Wickman discuss White God. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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It’s Me, Hilary: The Man Who Drew Eloise Companion Podcast Mar 23, 2015

Sponsor Content: In this official companion to the HBO Documentary film It’s Me, Hilary, host Hugo Lindgren speaks with illustrator and author Hilary Knight, and the documentary’s director Matt Wolf. It’s Me, Hilary: The Man Who Drew Eloise debuts on HBO March 23 at 9 pm eastern. See HBO.com for more info.

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Cinderella: Slate's Spoiler Special Mar 14, 2015

Slate's Dan Kois and Katy Waldman discuss Cinderella. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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The Americans S:3 | E:7 Walter Taffet | Slate TV Club Mar 12, 2015

Each week on Slate's TV Club Insider podcast, the creators, cast, and crew of The Americans reveal behind-the-scenes details about the making of the FX drama's third season. In this installment about the seventh episode, “Walter Taffet,” Noah Emmerich, who stars as FBI agent Stan Beeman, joins script coordinator Molly Nussbaum and executive producers Joel Fields and Joe Weisberg to discuss the trials and tribulations of a first time director. Plus: Fleetwood Mac and the song that didn’t make it into the episode. Note: This podcast contains spoilers and is meant to be enjoyed after you watch the episode.

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House of Cards S:3 | Full Season | Slate TV Club Mar 05, 2015

Slate's Willa Paskin, J. Bryan Lowder, Katy Waldman, and Miriam Krule discuss the entire third season of House of Cards, including the show's transitioning focus from political drama to relationship drama, Frank's sexuality, and whether or not that was the best mid-urination international diplomacy ever seen on TV.

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The Downton Abbey Spoiler, Episode 9 (Season 5) Mar 03, 2015

Each week, Slate culture critic and Outward editor June Thomas will join frequent contributor Seth Stevenson to dissect the latest developments on the new season of Downton Abbey. In this installment of the podcast, Thomas and Stevenson discuss the Dowager Countess’ romantic past with Prince Kuragin, how Rose’s quick thinking earned Lord Sinderby’s trust, and what lessons Downton Abbey has learned from reality TV. Note: As the name implies, this podcast contains spoilers, and is meant to be listened to after you watch each episode. Listen to the other episodes here. Feedback about today’s podcast? Let us know! Plus@Slate.com. For info on how to subscribe to the Slate Plus podcast feed, go here.

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The Downton Abbey Spoiler, Episode 8 (Season 5) Feb 24, 2015

Each week, Slate culture critic and Outward editor June Thomas will join frequent contributor Seth Stevenson to dissect the latest developments on the new season of Downton Abbey. In this installment of the podcast, Thomas and Stevenson discuss Lord Grantham’s feelings towards Marigold, poor Anna’s arrest, and what plotlines should be resolved in the Christmas episode. Note: As the name implies, this podcast contains spoilers, and is meant to be listened to after you watch each episode. Our sponsor this week is HBO, presenting the new documentary series "The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst." More info here. Spoilers for Episodes 4 to 9 will be made available to Slate Plus members on Sundays at 10 p.m. Eastern, at the conclusion of the PBS broadcast—and to non-members on Tuesdays morning. (Want early access? Join Slate Plus! Start your 2-week free trial at slate.com/spoilerplus)

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The Downton Abbey Spoiler, Episode 7 (Season 5) Feb 17, 2015

Each week, Slate’s culture critic and Outward editor June Thomas will chat with frequent contributor Seth Stevenson to dissect the latest developments on the new season of Downton Abbey. In this installment of the podcast, Thomas and Stevenson discuss Lord Grantham’s tearful farewell to Isis, Lady Edith’s short reign over the publishing house, and whether Atticus and Rose’s new engagement will really last. This podcast contains major spoilers, so listen after you watch each episode. Listen to the other episodes here. Feedback about today’s podcast? Let us know! Plus@Slate.com. Our sponsors this week are: HBO’s The Jinx. Four decades. Three murders. And one very rich man who refused to speak, until now. “The Jinx” airs Sundays at 8 on HBO. And Casper, an online retailer of premium mattresses for a fraction of the price. Get $50 toward any mattress purchase by visiting www.casper.com/downton and using the promo code “Downton” For info on how to subscribe to the Slate Plus podcast feed, go here.

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Fifty Shades of Grey: Slate's Spoiler Special Feb 14, 2015

Slate's Dana Stevens, Amanda Hess and Dan Kois discuss Fifty Shades of Grey. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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The Downton Abbey Spoiler, Episode 6 (Season 5) Feb 10, 2015

As a member of Slate Plus, you’ll get access to our Spoiler Special podcasts—including our newly launched series about Season 5 of PBS’s Downton Abbey! This Spoiler podcast will be available for Slate Plus members the moment each Downton episode ends, at 10 p.m. Eastern on Sunday nights. Each week, Slate’s culture critic and Outward editor June Thomas will chat with frequent contributor Seth Stevenson to dissect the latest developments on the new season of Downton Abbey. In this installment of the podcast, Thomas and Stevenson discuss Edith’s decision to shrug off the blanket of convention, the “cure” for homosexuality, and Lady Mary’s fetching new haircut. This podcast contains major spoilers, so listen after you watch each episode. Listen to the other episodes here. Feedback about today’s podcast? Let us know! Plus@Slate.com. Our sponsors this week are: Audible, a leading provider of spoken audio information and entertainment. Get a free audiobook of your choice at audiblepodcast.com/downton. HBO’s The Jinx. Four decades. Three murders. And one very rich man who refused to speak, until now. “The Jinx” airs Sundays at 8 on HBO, starting this Sunday (Feb. 8). For info on how to subscribe to the Slate Plus podcast feed, go here.

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#WalkingDead Podcast: Season 5 Midseason Premiere Feb 10, 2015

Welcome back! With the return of Season 5, listen to a recap of the midseason premiere, "What Happened and What's Going On.” This is Slate's Walking Dead podcast recap and spoiler special, hosted by Mike Vuolo and Chris Wade. Mike is the host of Lexicon Valley and a senior producer for Slate podcasts. Chris is a producer for the Slate Video team. Be forewarned: We’ll do our best to make this a weekly recap, but we might miss a week or two. For the second half of Season 5, Slate Plus members will have early access to the podcast. Approximately twenty-four hours after the podcast has been published for members, we'll allow non-members to access the latest episode. Slate Plus members can also leave questions and comments for Mike and Chris on the podcast show page. Complete Slate's podcast listener survey! Tell us about yourself and your favorite podcasts so Slate can serve you better. We'd appreciate two minutes of your time. Go to slate.com/survey

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The Downton Abbey Spoiler Special, Ep. 5 (Season 5) Feb 03, 2015

Each week, Slate’s culture critic and Outward editor June Thomas will chat with frequent contributor Seth Stevenson to dissect the latest developments on the new season of Downton Abbey. In this installment of the podcast, Thomas and Stevenson discuss the tragedy among poor Edith’s shoulders, why Lord Merton and Isobel make a fine match, and whether Rose just might end up as Mrs. Atticus Aldridge. Spoilers for Episodes 4 to 9 will be made available to Slate Plus members on Sundays at 10 p.m. Eastern, at the conclusion of the PBS broadcast—and to non-members on Tuesdays morning. (Want early access? Join Slate Plus!) Help Slate learn more about our podcast listeners! Take a couple of minutes to answer our listener survey. Note: As the name implies, this podcast contains spoilers, and is meant to be listened to after you watch each episode.

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The Downton Abbey Spoiler, Episode 4 (Season 5) Jan 27, 2015

Each week, Slate culture critic and Outward editor June Thomas will join frequent contributor Seth Stevenson to dissect the latest developments on the new season of Downton Abbey. In this installment of the podcast, Thomas and Stevenson discuss Miss Bunting's lack of social grace, Lady Mary's trail of broken hearts, and how the Dowager Countess continues to surprise us this season. Spoilers for Episodes 4 to 9 will be made available to Slate Plus members on Sundays at 10 p.m. Eastern, at the conclusion of the PBS broadcast—and to non-members on Tuesdays morning. (Want early access? Join Slate Plus!) Our sponsor today is Harry's! Visit harrys.com and use the promo code DOWNTON. Note: As the name implies, this podcast contains spoilers, and is meant to be listened to after you watch each episode.

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The Downton Abbey Spoiler, Episode 3 (Season 5) Jan 19, 2015

In this installment of the podcast, Slate's June Thomas and Seth Stevenson discuss the best match for Lady Cora, the developing battle over Marigold, and what Thomas’ mysterious phone call could mean for this season. Slate Plus members get early access to our Downton Abbey spoiler specials this season, immediately following the broadcast. If you’re not a Slate Plus member, try out this early access for the first three Downtown spoilers. If you like it, sign up for Slate Plus!

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The Downton Abbey Spoiler, Episode 2 (Season 5) Jan 12, 2015

Slate's culture editor June Thomas and senior writer Seth Stevenson react to Episode 2 of Downton Abbey's fifth season, including the war memorial and the lingering possibility of a Carson-Mrs. Hughes kiss. Slate Plus members get early access to our Downton Abbey spoiler specials this season, immediately following the broadcast. If you’re not a Slate Plus member, try out this early access for the first three Downtown spoilers. If you like it, sign up for Slate Plus!

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The Downton Abbey Spoiler, Episode 1 (Season 5) Jan 09, 2015

Slate's culture editor June Thomas and contributor Seth Stevenson react to Episode 1 of Downton Abbey's fifth season, including vintage burns, whether anyone can truly make Lady Edith happy, and brewing class resentment. Slate Plus members get early access to our Downton Abbey spoiler specials this season, immediately following the broadcast. If you’re not a Slate Plus member, try out this early access for the first three Downtown spoilers. If you like it, sign up for Slate Plus here!

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Serial Spoiler Special: Jay Talks (But Not To Sarah) Jan 02, 2015

In the wake of Jay Wilds' exclusive interview with The Intercept, Slate reunites the Serial Spoiler gang for one more crazy caper. David Haglund and Katy Waldman discuss how Jay's Q-and-A might affect the case and Serial's first season.

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Inherent Vice: Slate's Spoiler Special Dec 20, 2014

Slate's Dana Stevens, Aisha Harris and Chris Wade discuss Inherent Vice. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Serial Ep. 12: Slate's Spoiler Special Dec 18, 2014

David Haglund, Katy Waldman, and The Gist's Mike Pesca discuss "What We Know" and whether Serial's first season ended up being "a contemplation on the nature of truth," as Mike once feared. NOTE: Listen to this podcast AFTER you listen to the Serial episode.

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Serial Ep. 11: Slate's Spoiler Special Dec 12, 2014

David Haglund, Katy Waldman, and Grantland's Wesley Morris react to "Rumors," the latest episode of Serial from This American Life. Plus, they talk with Mark Phillips, the musician and sound designer who composes most of the show's score.

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Serial Ep. 10: Slate's Spoiler Special Dec 04, 2014

David Haglund, Katy Waldman, and Laura Anderson react to "The Best Defense Is a Good Defense," the latest episode of Serial from This American Life. They discuss possible religious bias in Adnan's trial, the defense attorney's behavior, and Jay's deal with prosecutors. NOTE: Listen to this spoiler AFTER you listen to the Serial episode.

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Serial Spoiler Special: Extra Spoily Edition Nov 26, 2014

For one episode only, co-hosts David Haglund and Katy Waldman discuss Reddit threads, reporting, blogs, and other sources of information about Serial's murder investigation. Our guest, Slate's June Thomas, has avoided outside sources and joins us today to learn more. WARNING: Contains info not yet reported on Serial.

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Serial Spoiler Special: Sarah Koenig on The Gist Nov 24, 2014

With Serial on hiatus this week, Mike Pesca of The Gist reflects on the success of the investigative podcast. Plus: Hear a longer version of Mike's interview with Serial host Sarah Koenig, recorded just before the release of episode 5, "Route Talk."

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The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1: Slate's Spoiler Special Nov 22, 2014

Slate's Dana Stevens and Willa Paskin discuss The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Serial Ep. 9: Slate's Spoiler Special Nov 20, 2014

David Haglund, Katy Waldman, and Willa Paskin discuss To Be Suspected, the ninth episode of Serial from This American Life. WARNING: Enjoy this spoiler special after you listen to the episode.

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Rosewater: Slate's Spoiler Special Nov 15, 2014

Slate's Dana Stevens and Bloomberg Politics reporter Dave Weigel discuss Rosewater. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Serial Ep. 8: Slate's Spoiler Special Nov 14, 2014

David Haglund, Katy Waldman and Jami Floyd discuss The Deal With Jay, the eighth episode of Serial from This American Life. Plus, inside a Serial meetup group. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be listened to after you’ve heard the episode.

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Interstellar: Slate's Spoiler Special Nov 08, 2014

Slate's Dana Stevens and Forrest Wickman discuss Interstellar. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Serial Ep. 7: Slate's Spoiler Special Nov 07, 2014

Slate’s David Haglund, Katy Waldman and Amanda Hess discuss The Opposite of the Prosecution, the seventh episode of Serial from This American Life. Plus: Dahlia Lithwick of Amicus explains two aspects. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be listened to after you’ve listened to the episode.

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Serial Ep. 6: Slate's Spoiler Special Oct 31, 2014

Slate’s David Haglund, Katy Waldman and Mike Pesca discuss “The Case Against Adnan Syed,” the sixth episode of Serial from This American Life. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be listened to after you’ve listened to the Serial episode.

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Birdman: Slate's Spoiler Special Oct 25, 2014

Slate's Dana Stevens, David Haglund and Forrest Wickman discuss Birdman. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Serial Ep. 5: Slate's Spoiler Special Oct 24, 2014

Slate's David Haglund, Julia Turner, and Katy Waldman discuss the fifth episode of the podcast Serial, from This American Life and producers Sarah Koenig and Julia Snyder. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've listened to the Serial episode. Email: podcasts@slate.com.

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Dear White People: Slate's Spoiler Special Oct 18, 2014

Slate's Aisha Harris and author Tanner Colby discuss Dear White People. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Gone Girl: Slate's Spoiler Special Oct 04, 2014

Slate's Dana Stevens, Dan Kois and David Haglund discuss Gone Girl. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Transparent: Slate's Spoiler Special Oct 02, 2014

Slate's Willa Paskin, David Haglund and Miriam Krule discuss Transparent. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the show.

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Boxtrolls: Slate's Spoiler Special Sep 27, 2014

Slate's Dana Stevens and Nell Minow discuss Boxtrolls. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Love Is Strange: Slate's Spoiler Special Aug 23, 2014

Slate's Dana Stevens and June Thomas discuss Love Is Strange. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Lucy: Slate's Spoiler Special Jul 26, 2014

Slate's Dana Stevens, Forrest Wickman and Sam McDougle discuss Lucy. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the show.

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Boyhood: Slate's Spoiler Special Jul 12, 2014

Slate's Dana Stevens, Dan Kois and Seth Stevenson discuss Boyhood. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the show.

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Dawn of the Planet of the Apes: Slate's Spoiler Special Jul 12, 2014

Slate's Dana Stevens and Dave Weigel discuss Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the show.

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Snowpiercer: Slate's Spoiler Special Jun 28, 2014

Slate's Dana Stevens and Forrest Wickman discuss Snowpiercer. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the show.

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Orange Is the New Black Season 2: Slate's Spoiler Special Jun 10, 2014

Slate's Willa Paskin, June Thomas, David Haglund and L.V. Anderson discuss season two of Netflix's Orange Is the New Black. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the show.

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Maleficent: Slate's Spoiler Special May 31, 2014

Slate's Dana Stevens and Vanity Fair's Katey Rich discuss Disney's Maleficent. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Godzilla: Slate's Spoiler Special May 17, 2014

Slate's Dana Stevens, Forrest Wickman and Chris Wade discuss Godzilla. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Under The Skin: Slate's Spoiler Special May 03, 2014

Slate's Dana Stevens and Dan Kois discuss Under The Skin. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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The Unknown Known: Slate's Spoiler Special Apr 05, 2014

Slate's Dana Stevens and Dave Weigel discuss The Unknown Known. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Captain America: The Winter Soldier: Slate's Spoiler Special Apr 05, 2014

Slate's Dana Stevens and Forrest Wickman discuss Captain America: The Winter Soldier. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Muppets Most Wanted: Slate's Spoiler Special Mar 21, 2014

Slate's Dana Stevens and John Swansburg discuss Muppets Most Wanted. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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True Detective Season 1: Slate's Spoiler Special Mar 10, 2014

Slate's Willa Paskin, David Haglund, Jessica Winter and Forrest Wickman discuss Season 1 of HBO's True Detective. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the show.

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The Grand Budapest Hotel: Slate's Spoiler Special Mar 01, 2014

Slate's Dana Stevens, Forrest Wickman, David Haglund and Chris Wade discuss The Grand Budapest Hotel. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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The Wind Rises: Slate's Spoiler Special Feb 22, 2014

Slate's Dana Stevens and Dan Kois discuss The Wind Rises. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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House of Cards Season 2: Slate's Spoiler Special Feb 21, 2014

Slate's David Haglund, June Thomas and Willa Paskin discuss the second season of Netflix's House of Cards. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the show.

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RoboCop: Slate's Spoiler Special Feb 12, 2014

Slate's Dana Stevens, Forrest Wickman and Chris Wade discuss Robocop. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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The Lego Movie: Slate's Spoiler Special Feb 08, 2014

Slate's Dana Stevens and David Haglund discuss The Lego Movie. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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The Wolf of Wall Street: Slate's Spoiler Special Jan 30, 2014

Slate's Dana Stevens and Dan Kois discuss The Wolf of Wall Street. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Her: Slate's Spoiler Special Jan 16, 2014

Slate's Dana Stevens, Forrest Wickman and David Haglund discuss Her. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Oldboy: Slate's Spoiler Special Nov 27, 2013

Slate's Dana Stevens and Aisha Harris discuss Spike Lee's Oldboy. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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12 Years A Slave: Slate's Spoiler Special Oct 17, 2013

Slate's Dana Stevens, Forrest Wickman and Aisha Harris discuss 12 Years a Slave. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen this movie.

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Captain Phillips: Slate's Spoiler Special Oct 10, 2013

Slate's Dana Stevens and Dave Weigel discuss Captain Phillips. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen this movie.

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Gravity: Slate's Spoiler Special Oct 03, 2013

Slate's Dana Stevens, John Swansburg and Forrest Wickman discuss Gravity. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen this movie.

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Breaking Bad Finale: Slate's Spoiler Special Sep 30, 2013

Slate's Julia Turner, John Swansburg, June Thomas and Willa Paskin discuss the series finale of Breaking Bad. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen this episode.

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Blue Caprice: Slate's Spoiler Special Sep 12, 2013

Slate's Dana Stevens and John Swansburg discuss Blue Caprice. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Lee Daniels' The Butler: Slate's Spoiler Special Aug 16, 2013

Slate's Dana Stevens and Aisha Harris discuss Lee Daniels' The Butler. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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The To Do List: Slate's Spoiler Special Jul 25, 2013

Slate's Dana Stevens and Dan Kois discuss The To Do List. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Pacific Rim: Slate's Spoiler Special Jul 11, 2013

Slate's Dana Stevens and Forrest Wickman discuss Pacific Rim WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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World War Z: Slate's Spoiler Special Jun 20, 2013

Slate's Dana Stevens and Dave Weigel discuss World War Z. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Man of Steel: Slate's Spoiler Special Jun 13, 2013

Slate's Dana Stevens, Forrest Wickman and J. Bryan Lowder discuss Man of Steel. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Arrested Development Season 4: Slate's Spoiler Special May 29, 2013

Slate's David Haglund, June Thomas and Chris Wade discuss the fourth season of Arrested Development. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Behind the Candelabra: Slate's Spoiler Special May 24, 2013

Slate's Dana Stevens and Dan Kois discuss HBO's Behind The Candelabra. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Star Trek Into Darkness: Slate's Spoiler Special May 23, 2013

Slate's Dana Stevens and Bryan Lowder discuss Star Trek Into Darkness. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Before Midnight: Slate's Spoiler Special May 22, 2013

Slate's Dana Stevens, David Haglund and David Plotz discuss Before Midnight. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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The Great Gatsby: Slate's Spoiler Special May 09, 2013

Slate's Dana Stevens and David Haglund discuss The Great Gatsby. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Iron Man 3: Slate's Spoiler Special May 02, 2013

Slate's Dana Stevens, Forrest Wickman and Nina Shen Rastogi discuss Iron Man 3. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Pain & Gain: Slate's Spoiler Special Apr 25, 2013

Slate's Dana Stevens and Cinema Blend's Katey Rich discuss Pain & Gain. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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42: Slate's Spoiler Special Apr 11, 2013

Slate's Dana Stevens and author Tanner Colby discuss the film 42. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Evil Dead: Slate's Spoiler Special Apr 03, 2013

Slate's Dana Stevens and Chris Wade discuss Evil Dead. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Oz The Great And Powerful: Slate's Spoiler Special Mar 07, 2013

Slate's Dana Stevens and Forrest Wickman discuss Oz The Great and Powerful. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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A Good Day To Die Hard: Slate's Spoiler Special Feb 14, 2013

Slate's Dana Stevens and Chris Wade and Australian film critic Alice Tynan discuss A Good Day To Die Hard. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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House of Cards: Slate's Spoiler Special Feb 07, 2013

Slate's David Haglund and June Thomas discuss the entire first season of Netflix's original series House of Cards. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the show.

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Side Effects: Slate's Spoiler Special Feb 07, 2013

Slate's Dana Stevens and Dan Kois discuss Side Effects. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Warm Bodies: Slate's Spoiler Special Jan 31, 2013

Slate's Dana Stevens and pop-culture writer Keith Phipps discuss Warm Bodies. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Les Misérables: Slate's Spoiler Special Jan 03, 2013

Slate's Dana Stevens and David Haglund discuss Les Misérables. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Django Unchained: Slate's Spoiler Special Dec 20, 2012

Slate's Dana Stevens and author Tanner Colby discuss Django Unchained. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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This Is 40: Slate's Spoiler Special Dec 14, 2012

Slate's Dana Stevens and Chris Wade discuss This Is 40. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Life of Pi: Slate's Spoiler Special Nov 21, 2012

Slate's Dana Stevens and Dan Engber discuss Life of Pi. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Cloud Atlas: Slate's Spoiler Special Oct 25, 2012

Slate's Dana Stevens, John Swansburg and Dan Kois discuss Cloud Atlas. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Looper: Slate's Spoiler Special Sep 28, 2012

Slate's Dana Stevens and Dan Kois discuss Looper. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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The Master: Slate's Spoiler Special Sep 21, 2012

Slate's Dana Steven's and Forrest Wickman discuss The Master. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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The Bourne Legacy: Slate's Spoiler Special Aug 09, 2012

Slate's Dana Stevens and John Swansburg discuss The Bourne Legacy. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Total Recall: Slate's Spoiler Special Aug 03, 2012

Slate's Dana Stevens and Chris Wade discuss Total Recall. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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The Dark Knight Rises: Slate's Spoiler Special Jul 19, 2012

Slate's Dana Stevens and Dan Kois discuss Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight Rises. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Magic Mike: Slate's Spoiler Special Jun 29, 2012

Slate's Dana Stevens and Dan Kois discuss Magic Mike. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Brave: Slate's Spoiler Special Jun 21, 2012

Slate's Dana Stevens and Dan Kois discuss Pixar's "Brave". WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Prometheus: Slate's Spoiler Special Jun 07, 2012

Slate's Dana Stevens and Adam Kempenaar of WBEZ's Filmspotting discuss Ridley Scott's Prometheus. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Battleship: Slate's Spoiler Special May 17, 2012

Slate's Dana Stevens and John Swansburg discuss Battleship. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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The Avengers: Slate's Spoiler Special May 03, 2012

Slate's Dana Stevens and SlateV's Chris Wade discuss The Avengers. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Cabin In The Woods: Slate's Spoiler Special May 03, 2012

Slate's Dana Stevens and SlateV's Chris Wade discuss Cabin In The Woods. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Bernie: Slate's Spoiler Special Apr 26, 2012

Slate's Dana Stevens and Seth Stevenson discuss Richard Linklater's Bernie. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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The Five Year Engagement: Slate's Spoiler Special Apr 26, 2012

Slate's Dana Stevens and New York Times' Pamela Paul discuss The Five Year Engagement. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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The Hunger Games: Slate's Spoiler Special Mar 22, 2012

Slate's Dana Stevens and Dan Kois discuss The Hunger Games. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Casa de mi Padre: Slate's Spoiler Special Mar 15, 2012

Slate's Dana Stevens and Bryan Curtis discuss "Casa de mi Padre." WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Haywire: Slate's Spoiler Special Jan 18, 2012

Slate's Dana Stevens and John Swansburg discuss "Haywire." WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy: Slate's Spoiler Special Dec 09, 2011

Slate's Dana Stevens and June Thomas discuss Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Young Adult: Slate's Spoiler Special Dec 09, 2011

Slate's Dana Stevens and Dan Kois discuss Young Adult. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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The Muppets: Slate Spoiler Special Nov 22, 2011

Slate's Dana Stevens and John Swansburg discuss "The Muppets." WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas: Slate Spoiler Special Nov 04, 2011

Slate's Dana Stevens and Forrest Wickman discuss "A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas." WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Tower Heist: Slate Spoiler Special Nov 03, 2011

Slate's Dana Stevens and David Haglund discuss "Tower Heist." WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Anonymous: Slate Spoiler Special Oct 27, 2011

Slate's Dana Stevens and The New Yorker online's John Swansburg discuss Roland Emmerich's "Anonymous." WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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The Skin I Live In: Slate Spoiler Special Oct 13, 2011

Slate's Dana Stevens and June Thomas discuss Pedro Almodóvar's "The Skin I Live In." WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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The Ides of March: Slate Spoiler Special Oct 06, 2011

Slate's Dana Stevens and Seth Colter Walls discuss The Ides of March. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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What's Your Number?: Slate Spoiler Special Sep 29, 2011

Slate's Dana Stevens and Jessica Grose discuss What's Your Number? WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Moneyball: Slate Spoiler Special Sep 22, 2011

Slate's Dana Stevens and Josh Levin discuss Moneyball. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Drive: Slate Spoiler Special Sep 15, 2011

Slate's Dana Stevens and John Swansburg discuss Driven. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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The Change-Up: Slate Spoiler Special Aug 05, 2011

Slate's Dana Stevens and Pamela Paul discuss The Change-Up. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Rise of the Planet of the Apes: Slate Spoiler Special Aug 04, 2011

Slate's Dana Stevens and Seth Colter Walls discuss Rise of the Planet of the Apes. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2: Slate Spoiler Special Jul 13, 2011

Slate critics Dana Stevens and Dan Kois host a Spoiler Special podcast review of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2. Listen after you've seen the movie or if you don't mind hearing spoilers.

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Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon: Slate Spoiler Special Jun 30, 2011

Slate's Dana Stevens and John Swansburg discuss Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Cars 2: Slate Spoiler Special Jun 25, 2011

Slate's Dana Stevens and Dan Kois discuss Cars 2. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Super 8: Slate Spoiler Special Jun 10, 2011

Slate's Dana Stevens and John Swansburg discuss Super 8. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Tree of Life: Slate Spoiler Special May 27, 2011

Slate's Dana Stevens and Seth Colter Walls discuss Tree of Life. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Bridesmaids: Slate Spoiler Special May 12, 2011

Slate's Dana Stevens and Lindsay Robertson discuss Bridesmaids. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Cave of Forgotten Dreams: Slate Spoiler Special Apr 28, 2011

Slate's Dana Stevens and guest critic Alice Tynan discuss Cave of Forgotten Dreams from director Werner Herzog. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Meek's Cutoff: Slate Spoiler Special Apr 07, 2011

Slate's Dana Stevens and John Swansburg discuss Meek's Cutoff from director Kelly Reichardt. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Source Code: Slate Spoiler Special Mar 31, 2011

Slate's John Swansburg and Josh Levin discuss Source Code. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Taxi Driver: Slate Spoiler Special Mar 26, 2011

Slate's Dana Stevens and John Swansburg discuss the 2011 re-release of Taxi Driver. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Jane Eyre: Slate Spoiler Special Mar 11, 2011

Slate's Dana Stevens and author and blogger Lizzie Skurnick discuss Jane Eyre. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Unknown: Slate Spoiler Special Feb 18, 2011

Slate's Dana Stevens and John Swansburg discuss Unknown. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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No Strings Attached: Slate Spoiler Special Jan 21, 2011

Slate's Dana Stevens and Lindsay Robertson discuss No Strings Attached. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Black Swan: Slate Spoiler Special Dec 03, 2010

Slate's Dana Stevens and Emily Tuttle discuss Black Swan. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Slate Spoiler Special Nov 18, 2010

Slate's Dana Stevens and Dan Kois discuss the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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127 Hours: Slate Spoiler Special Nov 05, 2010

Slate's Dana Stevens and Dan Kois discuss the 127 Hours. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Social Network: Slate Spoiler Special Oct 01, 2010

Slate's Dana Stevens and Dan Kois discuss the Social Network. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Catfish: Slate Spoiler Special Sep 23, 2010

Slate's Dana Stevens, Julia Turner, and Stephen Metcalf discuss Catfish. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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The Town: Slate Spoiler Special Sep 17, 2010

Slate's Dana Stevens and John Swansburg discuss Ben Affleck's The Town. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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I'm Still Here: Slate Spoiler Special Sep 10, 2010

Slate's Dana Stevens and John Swansburg discuss the Joaquin Phoenix "documentary" I'm Still Here. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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The American: Slate Spoiler Special Sep 01, 2010

Slate's Dana Stevens and John Swansburg discuss The American starring George Clooney. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Eat Pray Love: Slate Spoiler Special Aug 13, 2010

Slate's Dana Stevens, Lindsay Robertson and Lizzie Skurnick discuss Eat, Pray, Love. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Salt: Slate Spoiler Special Jul 23, 2010

Slate's Dana Stevens and Lizzie Skurnick discuss Salt. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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The Kids Are Alright: Slate Spoiler Special Jul 09, 2010

Slate's Dana Stevens and Dan Kois discuss The Kids Are Alright. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Grease Sing-a-Long: Slate Spoiler Specials Jul 09, 2010

Slate's Dana Stevens and June Thomas discuss Grease Sing-a-Long. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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The Twilight Saga: Eclipse: Slate Spoiler Specials Jul 02, 2010

Slate's Dana Stevens and Lizzie Skurnick discuss The Twilight Saga: Eclipse. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Knight and Day: Slate Spoiler Specials Jun 24, 2010

Slate's Dana Stevens and Lizzie Skurnick discuss Knight and Day. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Toy Story 3: Slate's Spoiler Special Jun 17, 2010

Slate's Dana Stevens and Dan Kois discuss Toy Story 3. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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The Karate Kid: Slate's Spoiler Special Jun 11, 2010

Slate's Dana Stevens and John Swansburg discuss the Karate Kid. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Get Him to the Greek: Slate's Spoiler Specials Jun 04, 2010

Slate's Dana Stevens and Alice Tynan discuss Get Him to the Greek. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Sex and the City 2: Slate's Spoiler Specials May 27, 2010

Slate's Dana Stevens and Julia Turner discuss Sex and the City 2. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Iron Man 2: Slate's Spoiler Specials May 07, 2010

Slate's Dana Stevens and Jessica Winter discuss Iron Man 2. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: Date Night Apr 08, 2010

Slate's Dana Stevens and Tanner Colby discuss Date Night. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: Hot Tub Time Machine Mar 25, 2010

Slate's Dana Stevens, John Swansburg and Dan Kois discuss Hot Tub Time Machine. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: Greenberg Mar 19, 2010

Slate's Dana Stevens and John Swansburg discuss Greenberg. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: The Crazies Feb 26, 2010

Slate's Dana Stevens and Dan Kois discuss The Crazies. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: Shutter Island Feb 18, 2010

Slate's Dana Stevens and Troy Patterson discuss Shutter Island. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: The Nanny Diaries Feb 04, 2010

Slate's Spoiler Specials: The Nanny Diaries. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: It's Complicated Dec 24, 2009

Slate's Dana Stevens and Willa Paskin discuss It's Complicated. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: Nine Dec 22, 2009

Slate's Dana Stevens and June Thomas discuss "Nine." WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: Crazy Heart Dec 16, 2009

Slate's Dana Stevens and John Swansburg discuss Crazy Heart. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: Invictus Dec 11, 2009

Slate's Dana Stevens and Dan Kois discuss Invictus. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: Up in the Air Dec 08, 2009

Slate's Dana Stevens, Dan Kois and John Swansburg discuss Up in the Air. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: The Twilight Saga: New Moon Nov 20, 2009

Slate's Dana Stevens and Dan Kois discuss The Twilight Saga: New Moon. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: 2012 Nov 13, 2009

Slate's Dana Stevens, Dan Kois and John Swansburg discuss 2012. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: Fantastic Mr. Fox. Nov 12, 2009

Slate's Dana Stevens and Jonah Weiner discuss Fantastic Mr. Fox. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: A Christmas Carol Nov 09, 2009

Slate's Dana Stevens and John Swansburg discuss The Box. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: The Box Nov 09, 2009

Slate's Dana Stevens and John Swansburg discuss The Box. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: Where the Wild Things Are Oct 16, 2009

Slate's Dana Stevens and Dan Kois discuss Where the Wild Things Are. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: The Invention of Lying Oct 01, 2009

Slate's Dana Stevens and Dan Kois discuss The Invention of Lying. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: Jennifer's Body Sep 18, 2009

Slate's Dana Stevens and Lindsay Robertson discuss Jennifer's Body. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: The Informant Sep 18, 2009

Slate's Dana Stevens and Dan Kois discuss The Informant. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: Extract Sep 04, 2009

Slate's Dana Stevens and Win Rosenfeld discuss Extract. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: Julie & Julia Aug 07, 2009

Slate's Dana Stevens and Kathleen Collins discuss Julie & Julia. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: Funny People Jul 30, 2009

Slate's Dana Stevens and Tanner Colby discuss Funny People. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Jul 15, 2009

Slate's Dana Stevens and Dan Kois discuss Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie

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Bruno: Slate's Spoiler Specials Jul 09, 2009

Slate's Dana Stevens and Dan Kois discuss Bruno. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie

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Land of the Lost: Slate's Spoiler Specials Jun 05, 2009

Slate's Dana Stevens and author Tanner Colby talk about Land of the Lost. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: Terminator: Salvation May 20, 2009

Slate's Dana Stevens and Daniel Engber discuss Terminator: Salvation. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: Star Trek May 06, 2009

Slate's Dana Stevens and Dan Kois discuss Star Trek. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: X-Men Origins: Wolverine May 01, 2009

Slate's Dana Stevens and John Swansburg discuss X-Men Origins: Wolverine. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: State of Play Apr 16, 2009

Slate's Dana Stevens and Dan Kois discuss State of Play. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: Observe and Report Apr 09, 2009

Slate's Dana Stevens and Tanner Colby discuss Observe and Report. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: I Love You, Man Mar 20, 2009

Slate's Dana Stevens and Culture Editor John Swansburg discuss I Love You, Man. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: Duplicity Mar 20, 2009

Slate's Spoiler Specials: Duplicity. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: Watchmen Mar 05, 2009

Slate's Spoiler Specials: Watchmen. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: Crossing Over Feb 27, 2009

Slate's Spoiler Specials: Crossing Over. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: Confessions of a Shopaholic Feb 12, 2009

Slate's Spoiler Specials: Confessions of a Shopaholic. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Dec 23, 2008

Slate's Spoiler Specials: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: Frost/Nixon Dec 18, 2008

Slate's Spoiler Specials: Frost/Nixon. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: Milk Dec 18, 2008

Slate's Spoiler Specials: Milk. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: Australia Dec 18, 2008

Slate's Spoiler Specials: Australia. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: Twilight Nov 21, 2008

Slate's Spoiler Specials: Twilight. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: Quantum of Solace Nov 14, 2008

Slate's Spoiler Specials: Quantum of Solace. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: Zack and Miri Make a Porno Oct 31, 2008

Slate's Spoiler Specials: Zack and Miri Make a Porno. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: Synecdoche, New York Oct 24, 2008

Slate's Spoiler Specials: Synecdoche, New York. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: The Changeling Oct 23, 2008

Slate's Spoiler Specials: The Changeling. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: W Oct 17, 2008

Slate's Spoiler Specials: W. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: Choke Sep 26, 2008

Slate's Spoiler Specials: Choke. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: Tropic Thunder Aug 13, 2008

Slate's Spoiler Specials: Tropic Thunder. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: Pineapple Express Aug 08, 2008

Slate's Spoiler Specials: Pineapple Express. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: The Happening Jun 13, 2008

Slate's Spoiler Specials: The Happening. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: Harold and Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay Apr 25, 2008

Slate's Spoiler Specials: Harold and Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: Baby Mama Apr 24, 2008

Slate's Spoiler Specials: Baby Mama. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: 10,000 BC Mar 06, 2008

Dana Stevens and Daniel Engber discuss 10,000 BC. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the show.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: The Golden Compass Dec 06, 2007

Dana Stevens and Dan Kois discuss The Golden Compass. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the show.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: Beowulf Nov 16, 2007

Slate's Dana Stevens and Bryan Curtis discuss Beowulf. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: No Country for Old Men Nov 08, 2007

Slate's Spoiler Specials: No Country for Old Men. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: Lust, Caution Sep 27, 2007

Slate's Spoiler Specials: Lust, Caution. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford. Sep 21, 2007

Slate's Spoiler Specials: The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: The Bourne Ultimatum Aug 02, 2007

Slate's Spoiler Specials: The Bourne Ultimatum. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: Sunshine Jul 20, 2007

Slate's Dana Stevens and John Swansburg discuss Sunshine. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: Mamma Mia Jul 18, 2007

Slate's Spoiler Specials: Mamma Mia. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: The Dark Knight Jul 17, 2007

Slate's Spoiler Specials: The Dark Knight. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Jul 11, 2007

Slate's Dana Stevens and Dan Kois discuss Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: Transformers Jul 02, 2007

Slate's Spoiler Specials: Transformers. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: Sicko Jun 29, 2007

Slate's Dana Stevens and Timothy Noah discuss Sicko. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: The Love Guru Jun 19, 2007

Slate's Spoiler Specials: The Love Guru. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: Knocked Up Jun 01, 2007

Slate's Dana Stevens and Dan Kois discuss Knocked Up. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End May 27, 2007

Slate's Dana Stevens and Bryan Curtis discuss Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull May 22, 2007

Slate's Spoiler Specials: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: Prince Caspian May 15, 2007

Slate's Spoiler Specials: Prince Caspian. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: Speed Racer May 09, 2007

Dana Stevens and Dan Kois discuss Speed Racer. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the show.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: Spider-Man 3 May 04, 2007

Slate's Dana Stevens and Dan Kois discuss Spider-Man 3. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: Iron Man May 01, 2007

Slate's Spoiler Specials: Iron Man. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: Zoo Apr 25, 2007

Slate's Dana Stevens and William Saletan discuss Zoo. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: Shooter Mar 23, 2007

Slate's Dana Stevens and Julia Turner discuss Shooter, starring Mark Wahlberg. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: The Host Mar 16, 2007

Slate's Dana Stevens and Julia Turner discuss The Host, a Korean monster movie that's so much more. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: Music and Lyrics Feb 14, 2007

Slate's film critic Dana Stevens and music critic Jody Rosen discuss Music and Lyrics, starring Hugh Grant and Drew Barrymore. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: Factory Girl Feb 01, 2007

Slate's Dana Stevens, Meghan O'Rourke, and Julia Turner discuss Factory Girl, a biopic about Edie Sedgwick and Andy Warhol. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the show.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: Smokin' Aces Jan 25, 2007

Slate's Dana Stevens and NPR's Mike Pesca discuss Smokin' Aces, an action/comedy from writer/director Joe Carnahan.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: Notes on a Scandal Jan 08, 2007

Slate's Dana Stevens and Timothy Noah discuss Notes on a Scandal, starring Judi Dench and Cate Blanchett. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: Dreamgirls Dec 22, 2006

Slate's film critic Dana Stevens and music critic Jody Rosen discuss Dreamgirls, a film version of the Broadway musical. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: The History Boys Nov 21, 2006

Slate's Dana Stevens and Timothy Noah discuss The History Boys, a film version of the play by Alan Bennett. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: Casino Royale Nov 16, 2006

NPR reporter and gambling aficionado Mike Pesca gives his assessment of what the new James Bond movie Casino Royale and other movies get right and wrong about poker. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: Fur Nov 15, 2006

Slate's Dana Stevens and Mia Fineman discuss Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus, starring Nicole Kidman and Robert Downey Jr. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: Borat Nov 03, 2006

Slate's Dana Stevens and NPR's Mike Pesca discuss Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan, starring Sacha Baron Cohen. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: The Prestige Oct 21, 2006

Slate's Dana Stevens and Blake Wilson discuss The Prestige, directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Christian Bale and Hugh Jackman. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: Marie Antoinette Oct 20, 2006

Slate's Dana Stevens and Julia Turner discuss Marie Antoinette, directed by Sofia Coppola and starring Kirsten Dunst. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: The Departed Oct 09, 2006

Slate's Dana Stevens and filmmaker Amy Barrett discuss The Departed, a new crime thriller from Martin Scorsese. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: The Black Dahlia Sep 18, 2006

Slate's Dana Stevens and Bryan Curtis discuss The Black Dahlia, starring Josh Harnett, Aaron Eckhart, and Scarlett Johansson, and directed by Brian De Palma. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: Snakes on a Plane Aug 18, 2006

Slate's Dana Stevens and Bryan Curtis discuss Snakes on a Plane, starring Samuel L. Jackson. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: World Trade Center Aug 14, 2006

Slate's Dana Stevens and Bryan Curtis discuss Oliver Stone's World Trade Center, starring Nicholas Cage. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby Aug 04, 2006

WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie. Slate's Dana Stevens, Josh Levin, and Seth Stevenson discuss Talladega Nights, a comedy starring Will Ferrell as a NASCAR driver.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: Scoop Jul 28, 2006

WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie. Slate's June Thomas and The Guardian's Oliver Burkeman discuss Scoop, the latest film from Woody Allen.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: Miami Vice Jul 27, 2006

WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie. Slate movie critic Dana Stevens and staff writer Bryan Curtis discuss Miami Vice, starring Jamie Foxx and Colin Farrell and directed by Michael Mann.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: Lady in the Water Jul 21, 2006

WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie. Slate movie critic Dana Stevens and staff writer Bryan Curtis discuss Lady in the Water, along with narfs, scrunts, and director M. Night Shyamalan's messiah complex.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: My Super Ex-Girlfriend Jul 21, 2006

WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie. Slate movie critic Dana Stevens, staff writer Julia Turner, and NPR's Mike Pesca discuss the romantic comedy My Super Ex-Girlfriend, starring Uma Thurman and Luke Wilson.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest Jul 12, 2006

WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie. Slate movie critic Dana Stevens and staff writer Bryan Curtis discuss the shameless ending of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, starring Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, and Keira Knightley.

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Slate's Spoiler Specials: The Devil Wears Prada Jun 29, 2006

WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie. Slate movie critic Dana Stevens and cultural critic Amanda Fortini discuss the movie The Devil Wears Prada, starring Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway.

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