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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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100:57

#981: Fall Movie Preview, Rebel Ridge

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2024/09/06

Adam and Josh break out the Folie à Deux format for one more 2024 preview, with 25 of the most intriguing fall films organized into 12 head-to-head matchups. Plus, Adam’s review of REBEL RIDGE, the latest from “Green Room” director Jeremy Saulnier.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.) Opening (00:00:00-00:01:32) Fall Movie Preview

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87:09

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

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2024/08/30

Adam and Josh lift the veil of nostalgia for a Pantheon Project review of “The Wizard of Oz,” which turns 85 this year. Also, Massacre Theatre, and a conversation about one of the most celebrated performances of the ‘60s, Rod Steiger in “The Pawnbroker.”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.) Opening (00:00:00-00:01:39) Pantheon Review:

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58:12

From the Archive: Gena Rowlands in Opening Night and...

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2024/08/23

The great Gena Rowlands recently passed away at 94. We honor the two-time Oscar nominee with a revisit of her performance in husband John Cassavetes's "Opening Night." Plus, our 8 From '84 discussion of Wim Wenders's "Paris, Texas."Opening (00:00:00-00:01:14) Review: “Opening Night” (00:01:15-00:17:32) Next Week, Notes (00:17:33-00:18:26) Review: “Paris, Texas” (00:18:27-00:54:27) Feedback: Email us at feedback@filmspotting.net. Ask Us Anything and we might answer your question in bonus

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101:26

#979: Apocalypse Now at 45, Alien: Romulus,...

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2024/08/16

Following “The Conversation” and the massive success of the “Godfather” films, Francis Ford Coppola closed out the ‘70s with the almost disastrous “Apocalypse Now.” Adam and Josh confront “the horror,” plus reviews of “Alien: Romulus” and two new docs.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.) Opening (00:00:00-00:01:51) Pantheon Review:

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137:19

#978: Trap, Top 5 Bad Movie Dads, National Anthem,...

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2024/08/09

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

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33:59

From the Archive: The Sixth Sense

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2024/08/08

With M. Night Shyamalan's "Trap" currently in theaters, we dug into the archives for our 9 From '99 review of "The Sixth Sense." Shyamalan's box office juggernaut and Best Picture nominee turns 25 this summer.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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100:22

#977: Sing Sing, Deadpool and Wolverine, The Fugitive...

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2024/08/02

The new prison drama “Sing Sing” is another potent showcase for Colman Domingo and an impressive debut for director Greg Kwedar. Plus, Adam on “Deadpool and Wolverine,” and the first film in the Sidney Lumet Marathon, “The Fugitive Kind,” with Marlon Brando, Joanne Woodward, and Italian acting great Anna Magnani.(Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.) Opening (00:00:00-00:02:23) Review: “Sing Sing” (00:02:24-00:36:04) Review (AK): “Deadpool and Wolverine”

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23:03

1999 Movie Draft (Bonus Excerpt)

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2024/08/01

Family member Jake Skubish joins Adam, Josh, and producer Sam for a thrilling cinematic showdown where iconic films like The Matrix, Fight Club, The Sixth Sense, Magnolia, and Being John Malkovich are up for grabs. -Join the Filmspotting Family Intro (00:00:00-00:00:56) Structure / Order (00:00:57-00:10:15) Rd. 1 (00:10:16-00:23:01) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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90:24

#976: Twisters, The Films of Powell and Pressburger

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2024/07/26

Does director Lee Isaac Chung (“Minari”) put his stamp on”Twisters”? Adam and Josh debate. Plus, Martin Scorsese celebrates The Archers in the new doc “Made in England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger.” (Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.) Opening (00:00:00-00:02:02) Review: “Twisters” (00:02:03-00:38:39) Next Week, Notes (00:38:40-00:47:03) Massacre Theatre (00:47:04-00:52:41) The Films of Powell and Pressburger (00:52:42-01:23:41) Notes/Links: -“Made in

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94:39

#975: Do the Right Thing at 35, Kinds of Kindness,...

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2024/07/19

A cultural flashpoint in the summer of ‘89, Spike Lee’s “Do The Right Thing” has lost none of its power in the last 35 years. Adam and Josh have a Pantheon review, plus thoughts on “Kinds of Kindness” and the new space-age comedy “Fly Me to the Moon.”(Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.) Opening (00:00:00-00:01:41) Pantheon Review: “Do the Right Thing” (00:01:42-00:52:12) Review (JL): “Fly Me to the Moon” (00:52:13-00:56:08) Next Week, Notes (00:56:09-01:02:14) Polls

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44:02

From the Archive: Top 5 Spike Lee Shots

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2024/07/17

With "Do The Right Thing" celebrating its 35th anniversary this summer - and Adam and Josh's upcoming Pantheon review - we're sharing our Top 5 Spike Lee Shots from 2018.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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123:46

#974: MaXXXine, Chinatown at 50, Longlegs, Dandelion

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2024/07/12

Reviews of Ti West’s horror trilogy-ender “MaXXXine,” Oz Perkins’s “Longlegs” with Maika Monroe and Nicolas Cage, and Kiki Layne in Nicole Riegel’s “Dandelion.” Plus, Roman Polanski’s possibly perfect L.A. noir turns 50.(Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.) Opening (00:00:00-00:02:29) Review: “MaXXXine” (00:02:30-00:36:42) Review (JL): “Longlegs” (00:36:43-00:41:44) Review (AK): “Dandelion” (00:41:45-00:45:21) Next Week, Notes (00:45:22-00:51:53) Massacre Theatre

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43:33

From the Archive: Top 5 Childhood Scares with Ti West

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2024/07/10

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

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102:23

#973: A Quiet Place: Day One, Top 5 Prequels, Fancy...

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2024/07/05

Critic Roxana Hadadi joins Josh for reviews of “A Quiet Place: Day One” and Lily Gladstone in “Fancy Dance.” Plus, the Top 5 Movie Prequels. (Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.) Opening (00:00:00-00:04:13) Review: “A Quiet Place: Day One” (00:04:14-00:27:52) Review: “Fancy Dance” (00:27:53-00:37:01) Next Week, Notes (00:37:02-00:40:11) Polls (00:40:12-00:51:01) Top 5: Prequels (00:51:01-01:37:07) Notes/Links: Roxana Hadadi at

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104:51

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

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2024/06/28

With picks heavy on emerging filmmakers, Michael Phillips joins Adam and Josh to count down the best of the year so far. Plus, a Golden Brick nod for Annie Baker’s directing debut, “Janet Planet.” (Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.) Opening (00:00:00-00:01:58) Picks #5-3 (00:01:59-00:39:16) Review: “Janet Planet” (00:39:16-00:45:44) RIP Donald Sutherland, Next Week, Notes (00:45:45-00:56:09) Massacre Theatre (00:56:10-01:04:57) Picks #2-1

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95:08

#971: Austin Butler, Jeff Nichols (The Bikeriders),...

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2024/06/21

Austin Butler talks about how he finds a character, and director Jeff Nichols shares his favorite thing about making movies. Plus, a Golden Brick nod for “Tuesday” starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus. (Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.) Opening (00:00:00-00:02:29) Interview: Jeff Nichols (00:02:30-00:25:19) Interview: Austin Butler (00:25:20-00:39:32) Review: “The Bikeriders” (00:39:33-00:57:38) Review: “Tuesday” (00:57:39-01:14:09) Next Week, Notes, Polls

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79:19

#970: Hit Man, Inside Out 2, Ghostlight

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2024/06/14

Richard Linklater’s sexy gun-for-hire flick “Hit Man” just arrived on Netflix. Adam and Josh debate the merits of the film and its star, Glen Powell. Plus, Josh on “Inside Out 2” and Adam on the Chicago burbs-set “Ghostlight.”(Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.) Opening (00:00:00-00:02:30) Review: “Hit Man” (00:02:31-00:32:43) Reviews: “Inside Out 2” (JL), “Ghostlight” (AK) (00:32:44-00:41:51) Next Week, Notes (00:41:52-00:48:13) Massacre Theatre

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35:44

From the Archive: Top 5 Richard Linklater Scenes

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2024/06/12

With Linklater's "Hit Man" currently steaming up home movie screens, we're sharing a 2016 Top 5 devoted to the director's most memorable movie moments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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82:30

From the Archive: Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Top 5...

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2024/06/07

With the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy back in theaters, we share Adam and Josh’s 2018 reappraisal of Peter Jackson’s Oscar-winning films, including their picks for the Top 5 "Rings" Scenes.(Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.) Opening (00:00:00-00:01:06) Sacred Cow Review: “Lord of the Rings” Trilogy (00:01:07-00:37:51) Top 5: “Lord of the Rings” Scenes (00:37:52-01:19:45) Notes/Links: Top 5 Lord of the Rings

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131:14

#969: Furiosa with Michael Phillips, Top 5 Movies for...

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2024/05/31

Michael Phillips joins Adam to review “Furiosa,” director George Miller’s latest entry in the Mad Max saga starring Anya-Taylor Joy and Chris Hemsworth. Plus, a revisit of 2022’s Top 5 Movies for Graduates. (Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.) Opening (00:00:00-00:02:20) Review: “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” (00:02:20-00:33:15) Next Week, Notes (00:33:16-00:41:15) Polls, Feedback (00:41:15-00:51:38) Top 5: Movies for Graduates (00:51:39-02:03:34) Notes/Links: “The

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