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Filmspotting

Adam Kempenaar & Josh Larsen

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

tv & film film reviews

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37:32

From The Archive: "The Shining"

Filmspotting ·

2025/08/13

With Zach Cregger's WEAPONS getting a review on this week's show, we dig deep into the archives for a 2012 Sacred Cow review of THE SHINING, a film Cregger frequently mentions as an influence on him and the film. Michael Phillips joins Adam and Josh for the review. of Kubrick's horror classic, which turns 45 this year.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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110:13

#1026: Together Review, Sunset Boulevard at 75,...

Filmspotting ·

2025/08/08

Adam and Josh, um, split on the Dave Franco-Alison Brie body horror movie TOGETHER, then catalog the wonders of Billy Wilder’s SUNSET BOULEVARD, which still astonishes at 75. Plus, the new doc about T. Rex frontman Marc Bolan and the Deeply Flawed Filmspotting Poll asks you to relitigate the 1976 Best Picture race. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. (Timecodes and chapter starts may not be precise

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138:37

#1025: One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest at 50, Top 5...

Filmspotting ·

2025/08/01

Milos Forman’s Best Picture-winning ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST turns 50 this year, which gives Adam and Josh an excuse to revisit the film (which is already in the ⁠Filmspotting Pantheon⁠) and to celebrate the long and illustrious career of its charismatic star with their Top 5 Jack Nicholson Scenes. Plus, Adam recommends the new doc ARCHITECTON and Massacre Theatre.This episode is presented by ⁠Regal Unlimited⁠⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two

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118:52

#1024: Eddington, The Fantastic Four, Sunlight, Top 5...

Filmspotting ·

2025/07/25

Josh welcomes Michael Phillips to discuss Ari Aster’s divisive pandemic-set movie EDDINGTON – a review that appropriately includes the phrase, "I couldn’t agree less with you…" Plus, Michael shares thoughts on THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS; Josh gives the "non-cringe ventriloquist comedy" SUNLIGHT a Golden Brick nomination; and, from 2023, the Top 5 Joaquin Phoenix Performances.This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited⁠⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in

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43:19

From the Archive: Her

Filmspotting ·

2025/07/23

This week on the show, Josh welcomes Michael Phillips for a review of Ari Aster's EDDINGTON. We'll also share Adam and Josh's Top 5 Joaquin Phoenix Performances from April 2023. Notably absent from that Top 5 was Phoenix's Theodore from Spike Jonze's HER. That's because the 2013 film was the subject of Bonus show that same month. That review went exclusively to Filmspotting Family Members, but we're sharing it now for the first time in the main feed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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108:10

#1023: Superman (2025), Top 5 Superman Moments

Filmspotting ·

2025/07/18

Adam and Josh reckon with James Gunn’s SUPERMAN and then consider all the Supermen for their Top 5 Superman Movie Moments. Plus Massacre Theatre and more. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. (Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.) Intro (00:00:00-00:01:52) Review: “Superman” (00:01:53-00:37:29) Filmspotting Family (00:37:30-00:41:28) Next Week / Notes

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41:47

From the Archive: In The Mood For Love

Filmspotting ·

2025/07/16

Wong Kar-Wai's intoxicatingly romantic film is back in limited release for its 25th anniversary. It also placed in the Top 5 of the New York Times recent series on the 100 best films of the 21st century. Here's Adam and Josh's review from their 2021 "World of Wong Kar-Wai" marathon.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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116:09

#1022: Top 5 Films of 2025 (So Far), The Apartment at 65

Filmspotting ·

2025/07/11

Adam and Josh take stock of the movie year with their Top 5 Films of 2025 (So Far), and take another look at Billy Wilder’s THE APARTMENT, which took home the Best Picture and Best Director prize 65 years ago.This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. (Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.) Intro (00:00:00-00:01:32) Top 5: Films of 2025 So Far (00:01:33-00:52:35) Filmspotting

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47:06

From the Archive: Top 5 Batman/Superman Moments with...

Filmspotting ·

2025/07/09

With a new SUPERMAN coming to theaters, we're sharing a Top 5 from the Zack Snyder era: "Batman/Superman Moments" featuring Adam joined by Pop Culture Happy Hour's Glen Weldon and Chris Klimek.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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118:05

#1021: Jurassic Park, Jurassic World Rebirth, M3GAN...

Filmspotting ·

2025/07/04

Adam and Josh decided they could and should give Steven Spielberg’s 1993 blockbuster JURASSIC PARK the Sacred Cow treatment, along with a review of the franchise’s latest (and best since ‘93?) installment JURASSIC WORLD REBIRTH. Plus, Josh recommends M3GAN 2.0 and SORRY, BABY.This episode is presented by ⁠Regal Unlimited⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. (Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.) Intro

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21:24

From the Archive: This Is Spinal Tap, Stop Making Sense

Filmspotting ·

2025/07/02

THIS IS SPINAL TAP is back in theaters for its 41st anniversary, so we're sharing our 8 From '84 review of the mock rock doc classic and - also from '84 - the Talking Heads' concert film STOP MAKING SENSE directed by Jonathan Demme.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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128:37

#1020: 28 Years Later, Top 5 Danny Boyle Characters,...

Filmspotting ·

2025/06/27

Whether you agree 28 YEARS LATER has too many ideas “smooshed” together or that it all coheres around a single compelling one, Adam and Josh are both eager to see how these rage zombies evolve. Plus, a revisit of the Top 5 Danny Boyle Characters with Danny Boyle.This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. (Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.) Intro (00:00:00-00:02:12) Review:

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88:09

#1019: Materialists, The Life of Chuck, Elio

Filmspotting ·

2025/06/20

Adam and Josh review Celine Song’s love-and-money triangle MATERIALISTS, the follow-up to her exquisite 2023 debut "Past Lives." Plus, reviews of Mike Flanagan’s Stephen King adaptation THE LIFE OF CHUCK and Pixar’s ELIO. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. (Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.) Intro (00:00:00-00:01:37) Review: “Materialists”

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20:48

From the Archive: Past Lives

Filmspotting ·

2025/06/18

With Celine Song's MATERIALISTS now in theaters, we share our review of her remarkable 2023 debut, PAST LIVES. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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104:57

#1018: The Phoenician Scheme, Bring Her Back,...

Filmspotting ·

2025/06/13

Wes Anderson and the Anderson Players are back in theaters with THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME. Adam and Josh have a review, plus thoughts on the Philippou Brothers’ BRING HER BACK and Alex Ross Perry’s PAVEMENTS.This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. (Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.) Intro (00:00:00-00:02:35) Review: “The Phoenician Scheme” (00:02:35-00:37:48) Filmspotting

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36:25

From the Archive: Asteroid City

Filmspotting ·

2025/06/11

With his latest, THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME, now in theaters, here's Adam and Josh's 2023 review of Wes Anderson's previous feature, ASTEROID CITY.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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117:05

#1017: Clueless at 30, Top 5 Movie Quotes (In Our...

Filmspotting ·

2025/06/06

It’s CLUELESS’s 30th anniversary garden party and everyone’s invited, including NPR’s Aisha Harris, who joins Adam for a revisit of Amy Heckerling’s ‘95 comedy and the Top 5 Movie Quotes (In Our Lexicon). This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. (Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.) Intro (00:00:00-00:03:12) Review: “Clueless” at 30 (00:03:13-00:46:46) 20th Anniversary

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113:49

#1016: M:I - The Final Reckoning, Top 5 Movie Stunts

Filmspotting ·

2025/05/30

Inspired by their review of MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - THE FINAL RECKONING, the latest and allegedly last film in the 30-year-old Tom Cruise-led franchise, Adam and guest Michael Phillips share their Top 5 Movie Stunts. Plus, what is the best M:I film anyway? This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. (Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.) Intro (00:00:00-00:01:54) Top 5 Movie

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122:54

#1015: Before Sunrise/Before Sunset, Nostalghia...

Filmspotting ·

2025/05/23

Adam and Josh revisit BEFORE SUNSET for its 20th-ish anniversary and share their conversation about BEFORE SUNRISE, which followed a 30th-anniversary screening earlier this year to close Filmspotting Fest. Scott Tobias (The Next Picture Show, The Reveal) and Producer Sam Van Hallgren joined them for that. Plus, the final film in the Andrei Tarkovsky Marathon, 1983’s NOSTALGHIA. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in

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116:13

#1014: Actors of the Century Draft, Stalker...

Filmspotting ·

2025/05/16

The Best of the Century conversation continues with a draft of the best actors and actresses of the last 25 years, and the Andrei Tarkovsky Marathon brings Adam and Josh into STALKER’s The Zone.This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. (Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.) Intro (00:00:00-00:01:43) Actors of the Century Draft (00:01:44-00:56:24) Filmspotting Family

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