Moralizing characters and artistic intent

Back from the New Year’s break, Adam and Josh go long on the majesty - and some of the shortcomings - of Josh Safdie’s MARTY SUPREME. Plus, Josh is positive on the new AVATAR, and Adam recommends Gus Van Sant’s DEAD MAN’S WIRE and Kaouther Ben Hania’s THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB. 

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Intro (00:00:00-00:04:33)

Marty Supreme (00:04:34-00:50:40)

Filmspotting Family (00:50:41-00:56:50)

Avatar: Fire & Ash (00:56:51-01:04:53)

Dead Man’s Wire (01:04:54-01:15:38)

Next Week / Notes (01:15:39-01:21:38)

Poll: 2026 Most Anticipated (01:21:39-01:29:26)

The Voice of Hind Rajab (01:29:27-01:37:34)

Credits / New Releases (01:37:35-01:40:30)

Links:

-DGA’s Director’s Cut Podcast w/Josh Safdie

https://www.dga.org/events/2026/february2026/martysupreme_qna_1225

-Walter Chaw’s 0-star review of Avatar: Fire & Ash

https://filmfreakcentral.net/2025/12/avatar-fire-and-ash-2025/

-Pop Culture Happy Hour on Avatar: Fire & Ash

https://www.npr.org/2025/12/19/nx-s1-5648236/avatar-fire-and-ash-is-one-battle-after-another

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