Filmspotting

Adam and Josh leave their Filmspotting Madness brackets behind to make their Top 25 Films of the Century picks – and they manage to do it with only a little overlap. Plus, the return of Massacre Theatre.  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 (00:00:00-00:02:19) Top 25 - Pt. 1 (00:02:20-00:40:58) Filmspotting Family (00:40:59-00:45:12) Next Week / Notes (00:45:13-00:47:54) Massacre Theatre (00:47:55-00:50:54) Top 25 - Pt. 2 (00:50:55-01:15:56) Credits / New Releases (01:15:57-01:20:30) Links: -Sam's Top 25 of the Last 25 https://letterboxd.com/samvanhallgren/list/top-25-of-the-last-25/ -Filmspotting Madness ⁠⁠⁠https://www.filmspotting.net/madness⁠⁠⁠ -"Petite Maman" Criterion Essay ⁠https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/8153-petite-maman-au-revoir-l-enfance⁠ Feedback: -Email us at ⁠⁠⁠feedback@filmspotting.net⁠⁠⁠. -⁠⁠⁠Ask Us Anything⁠⁠⁠ and we might answer your question in bonus content. Support: -Join the Filmspotting Family for bonus episodes and complete archive access. ⁠⁠⁠http://filmspottingfamily.com⁠⁠⁠ -T-shirts (and more) on sale at the Filmspotting Shop. ⁠⁠⁠https://filmspotting.net/shop⁠⁠⁠ Follow: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/filmspotting⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://letterboxd.com/filmspotting⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/filmspotting⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/filmspotting⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://letterboxd.com/larsenonfilm⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/larsenonfilm⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/larsenonfilm⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam sits down with film writer Violet Lucca to discuss David Cronenberg's provocative filmography and his latest foray into body horror, THE SHROUDS. Plus, he revisits STAR WARS: EPISODE III - REVENGE OF THE SITH for the first time since his five-star review in 2005, Josh has a review of the new VULCANIZADORA from director Joel Potrykus, and a new Madness Champion is crowned. 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 (00:00:00-00:01:55) Review: “Revenge of the Sith” at 20 (00:01:56-00:35:56) Review (JL): “Vulcanizadora” (00:35:57-00:42:52) Filmspotting Family (00:42:53-00:46:34) Next Week / Notes (00:46:35-00:51:54) Preview: Chicago Critics Film Festival (00:51:55-00:57:58) Filmspotting Madness Champion (00:57:59-01:09:41) Violet Lucca Interview (01:09:42-01:39:57) Josh on “The Shrouds” (01:39:58-01:43:06) Credits / New Releases (01:43:07-01:45:47) Links: -Chicago Critics Film Fest ⁠https://www.chicagocriticsfilmfestival.com/⁠ -Filmspotting Madness ⁠https://www.filmspotting.net/madness⁠ -Madness '26 Shortlist ⁠https://letterboxd.com/filmspotting/list/filmspotting-madness-2026-best-of-the-1940s/⁠ -Violet Lucca (“David Cronenberg: Clinical Trials”) ⁠https://www.filmdeskbooks.com/shop/p/david-cronenberg-clinical-trials-by-violet-lucca⁠ Feedback: -Email us at ⁠feedback@filmspotting.net⁠. -⁠Ask Us Anything⁠ and we might answer your question in bonus content. Support: -Join the Filmspotting Family for bonus episodes and complete archive access. ⁠http://filmspottingfamily.com⁠ -T-shirts (and more) on sale at the Filmspotting Shop. ⁠https://filmspotting.net/shop⁠ Follow: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/filmspotting⁠ ⁠https://letterboxd.com/filmspotting⁠ ⁠https://twitter.com/filmspotting⁠ ⁠https://facebook.com/filmspotting⁠ ⁠https://letterboxd.com/larsenonfilm⁠ ⁠https://twitter.com/larsenonfilm⁠ ⁠https://facebook.com/larsenonfilm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Coogler puts everything, and we do mean everything, into SINNERS, his first film post-”Black Panther.” Adam and Josh have a review, plus ANDREI RUBLEV, THE LEGEND OF OCHI, and the Filmspotting Madness: Best of the Century Final. 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 (00:00:00-00:02:27)Review: “Sinners” (00:02:28-00:32:07)Filmspotting Family (00:32:08-00:36:34)Review (JL): “The Legend of Ochi” (00:36:35-00:40:48)Next Week / Notes (00:40:49-00:44:23)Filmspotting Madness Final (00:44:24-00:52:02)Tarkovsky #2: “Andrei Rublev” (00:52:03-01:32:13)Credits / New Releases (01:32:14-01:36:42)Links:-Chicago Critics Film Festhttps://www.chicagocriticsfilmfestival.com/-Filmspotting Madnesshttps://www.filmspotting.net/madness-Scott Tobias and Keith Phipps on “Andrei Rublev”https://thereveal.substack.com/p/67-tie-andrei-rublev-the-reveal-discussesFeedback:-Email us at feedback@filmspotting.net.-Ask Us Anything and we might answer your question in bonus content.Support:-Join the Filmspotting Family for bonus episodes and complete archive access.http://filmspottingfamily.com-T-shirts (and more) on sale at the Filmspotting Shop.https://filmspotting.net/shopFollow:https://www.instagram.com/filmspottinghttps://letterboxd.com/filmspottinghttps://twitter.com/filmspottinghttps://facebook.com/filmspottinghttps://letterboxd.com/larsenonfilmhttps://twitter.com/larsenonfilmhttps://facebook.com/larsenonfilm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The same weekend that Sean Baker won a shelf-full of Oscars, Filmspotting was screening his 2015 breakout TANGERINE as part of Filmspotting Fest. Following that screening, Vulture’s Alison Willmore joined Adam and Josh to discuss the film. That conversation, plus reviews of THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND and THE FISHING PLACE, the Filmspotting Madness Final 4, and the start of the Andrei Tarkovsky Marathon.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 (00:00:00-00:06:49)Review (JL): “The Fishing Place” (00:06:50-00:14:15)Review (AK): “The Ballad of Wallis Island” (00:14:16-00:18:28)Filmspotting Fest: “Tangerine” (00:18:29-00:52:44)Filmspotting Family (00:52:45-00:57:08)Next Week / Notes (00:57:09-01:03:53)Filmspotting Madness: Final 4 (01:03:54-01:14:00)Tarkovsky #1: “Steamroller and the Violin,” “Ivan’s Childhood” (01:14:01-01:47:28)Credits / New Releases (01:47:29-01:50:45)Notes/Links:-Alison Willmore at Vulturehttps://www.vulture.com/author/alison-willmore/-Filmspotting Madnesshttps://www.filmspotting.net/madness-Chicago Critics Film Festhttps://www.chicagocriticsfilmfestival.com/-Facets 50https://facets.org/anniversary/Feedback:-Email us at feedback@filmspotting.net.-Ask Us Anything and we might answer your question in bonus content.Support:-Join the Filmspotting Family for bonus episodes and complete archive access.http://filmspottingfamily.com-T-shirts (and more) on sale at the Filmspotting Shop.https://filmspotting.net/shopFollow:https://www.instagram.com/filmspottinghttps://letterboxd.com/filmspottinghttps://twitter.com/filmspottinghttps://facebook.com/filmspottinghttps://letterboxd.com/larsenonfilmhttps://twitter.com/larsenonfilmhttps://facebook.com/larsenonfilm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam and Michael Phillips revisit Joe Wright’s PRIDE & PREJUDICE for its 20th anniversary – and to see if Adam has warmed up to a film he was tepid on back in 2005. (Spoiler: boy, has he.) Will C-beams glitter in the dark for the Top 5 Rain Scenes? Plus, Brickspotting with the indie baseball movie EEPHUS and the Filmspotting Madness Elite 8.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 (00:00:00-00:02:18)Val Kilmer (00:02:19-00:11:18)Sacred Cow: “Pride & Prejudice” at 20 (00:11:19-00:43:27)Filmspotting Family (00:43:28-00:47:59)Brickspotting: “Eephus” (00:48:00-00:57:38)Next Week / Notes (00:57:39-01:01:44)Filmspotting Madness: Elite 8 (01:01:45-01:12:47)Top 5 Rain Scenes (01:12:48-01:59:26)Credits / New Releases (01:59:27-02:04:22)Links:-Filmspotting Madnesshttps://www.filmspotting.net/madness-Facetshttps://facets.org/Feedback:-Email us at feedback@filmspotting.net.-Ask Us Anything and we might answer your question in bonus content.Support:-Join the Filmspotting Family for bonus episodes and complete archive access.http://filmspottingfamily.com-T-shirts (and more) on sale at the Filmspotting Shop.https://filmspotting.net/shopFollow:https://www.instagram.com/filmspottinghttps://letterboxd.com/filmspottinghttps://twitter.com/filmspottinghttps://facebook.com/filmspottinghttps://letterboxd.com/larsenonfilmhttps://twitter.com/larsenonfilmhttps://facebook.com/larsenonfilm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Gene Hackman died last month at 95, Adam and Josh knew they owed the actor a Top 5. After knocking out a few blind spots and revisiting some favorites, they use their Top 5 Gene Hackman Scenes to try to get at what made the actor so special. Also, Josh reviews Nicole Kidman in HOLLAND, Michael Shannon’s directing debut ERIC LARUE, and nominates the inventive (if "Memento"-inspired) new thriller GAZER for the Golden Brick. Plus, the Filmspotting Madness: Best of the 21st Century (So Far) Sweet 16.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 (00:00:00-00:03:01)Top 5: Gene Hackman Scenes (00:03:02-00:34:14)Filmspotting Family (00:34:15-00:39:48)Reviews (JL): “Gazer,” “Eric Larue,” “Holland” (00:39:49-00:47:00)Next Week / Notes (00:47:00-00:53:54)Filmspotting Madness: Sweet 16 (00:53:55-01:18:11)Top 5 Hackman, cont. (01:18:12-01:48:28)Credits / New Releases (01:48:29-01:52:15)Notes/Links:-Filmspotting Madnesshttps://www.filmspotting.net/madness-Ebert Interruptus: The Wizard of Ozhttps://www.colorado.edu/cwa/2025-schedule-Boulder Meetup RSVPhttps://forms.gle/ih5JasboFvMJQHYZ7Feedback:-Email us at feedback@filmspotting.net.-Ask Us Anything and we might answer your question in bonus content.Support:-Join the Filmspotting Family for bonus episodes and complete archive access.http://filmspottingfamily.com-T-shirts (and more) on sale at the Filmspotting Shop.https://filmspotting.net/shopFollow:https://www.instagram.com/filmspottinghttps://letterboxd.com/filmspottinghttps://facebook.com/filmspottinghttps://letterboxd.com/larsenonfilmhttps://twitter.com/larsenonfilmhttps://facebook.com/larsenonfilm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recorded live following Filmspotting Fest's opening night screening of BRICK, writer/director Rian Johnson reflects on his high school-set neo-noir classic. Plus Josh's review of A24's new DEATH OF A UNICORN and Round 2 of Filmspotting Madness–Best of the 21st Century (So Far).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 (00:00:00-00:02:57)"Brick" Setup (00:02:58-00:12:22)"Brick" Q&A (00:12:23-01:03:07)Filmspotting Family (01:03:08-01:06:44)Review (JL): "Death of a Unicorn" (01:06:45-01:11:01)Next Week / Notes (01:11:02-01:16:05)Filmspotting Madness: Round 2 (01:16:06-01:52:40)Credits / New Releases (01:52:41-01:56:46)Notes/Links:-Filmspotting Madnesshttps://www.filmspotting.net/madness-RSVP for Boulder Meetuphttps://forms.gle/qHxez1HRFNiufYKeA-2025 Ebert Interruptushttps://www.colorado.edu/cwa/Feedback:-Email us at feedback@filmspotting.net.-Ask Us Anything and we might answer your question in bonus content.Support:-Join the Filmspotting Family for bonus episodes and complete archive access.http://filmspottingfamily.com-T-shirts (and more) on sale at the Filmspotting Shop.https://filmspotting.net/shopFollow:https://www.instagram.com/filmspottinghttps://letterboxd.com/filmspottinghttps://twitter.com/filmspottinghttps://facebook.com/filmspottinghttps://letterboxd.com/larsenonfilmhttps://twitter.com/larsenonfilmhttps://facebook.com/larsenonfilm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh and Vulture critic Roxana Hadadi review BLACK BAG, with Josh calling it Steven Soderbergh's best in over a decade. Roxana sticks around for Round 1 of Filmspotting Madness - Best of the 21st Century (So Far), only to be confronted with choices like PHANTOM THREAD or WALL-E.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 (00:00:00-00:03:42)Review: “Black Bag” (00:03:43-00:36:51)Filmspotting Family (00:36:52-00:42:29)Next Week / Notes (00:42:30-00:49:54)Filmspotting Madness: Round 1 (00:49:55-01:15:33)Credits / New Releases (01:15:34-01:21:24)Notes/Links:-Filmspotting Madnesshttps://www.filmspotting.net/madness-2025 Ebert Interruptushttps://www.colorado.edu/cwa/Feedback:-Email us at feedback@filmspotting.net.-Ask Us Anything and we might answer your question in bonus content.Support:-Join the Filmspotting Family for bonus episodes and complete archive access.http://filmspottingfamily.com-T-shirts (and more) on sale at the Filmspotting Shop.https://filmspotting.net/shopFollow:https://www.instagram.com/filmspottinghttps://letterboxd.com/filmspottinghttps://twitter.com/filmspottinghttps://facebook.com/filmspottinghttps://letterboxd.com/larsenonfilmhttps://twitter.com/larsenonfilmhttps://facebook.com/larsenonfilm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam and Josh split on MICKEY 17, Bong Joon-ho’s follow-up to the Best Picture-winning PARASITE. Josh recommends Rungano Nyoni’s ON BECOMING A GUINEA FOWL and Filmspotting Madness: Best of the 21st Century (So Far) begins.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 (00:00:00-00:01:50)Review: “Mickey 17” (00:01:51-00:29:54)Filmspotting Family (00:29:55-00:32:49)Review (JL): “On Becoming a Guinea Fowl” (00:32:50-00:36:28)Next Week / Notes (00:36:29-00:43:03)Massacre Theatre (00:43:04-00:46:20)Filmspotting Madness: Play-Ins (00:46:21-01:16:08)Credits / New Releases (01:16:09-01:20:22)Notes/Links:-Filmspotting Madness: Best of the 21st Century (So Far)https://www.filmspotting.net/madness-2025 Ebert Interruptushttps://www.colorado.edu/cwa/-Filmspotting Fest Postershttps://www.filmspotting.net/shopFeedback:-Email us at feedback@filmspotting.net.-Ask Us Anything and we might answer your question in bonus content.Support:-Join the Filmspotting Family for bonus episodes and complete archive access.http://filmspottingfamily.com-T-shirts (and more) on sale at the Filmspotting Shop.https://filmspotting.net/shopFollow:https://www.instagram.com/filmspottinghttps://letterboxd.com/filmspottinghttps://twitter.com/filmspottinghttps://facebook.com/filmspottinghttps://letterboxd.com/larsenonfilmhttps://twitter.com/larsenonfilmhttps://facebook.com/larsenonfilm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam and Josh recap the Sean Baker Oscars and relive screenings of BRICK, BEFORE SUNRISE and more at the inaugural Filmspotting Fest. Plus the 2025 Pantheon Project concludes with two films inducted into Filmspotting’s Hall of Fame.  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 (00:00:00-00:01:44)Remembering Gene Hackman (00:01:45-00:07:09)Oscars Recap (00:07:10-00:15:01)Filmspotting Family (00:15:02-00:18:43)Next Week / Notes (00:18:44-00:24:06)Filmspotting Fest (00:24:07-00:50:43)Pantheon Induction Ceremony (00:50:44-01:02:28)From the Archive: Marathon Review (01:02:29-01:25:40)Credits / New Releases (01:25:41-01:30:25)Notes/Links:Filmspotting Pantheonhttps://letterboxd.com/filmspotting/list/filmspotting-pantheon/detail/“Cinema Her Way: Visionary Female Directors in Their Own Words”https://www.rizzoliusa.com/book/9780847846610/Feedback:Email us at feedback@filmspotting.net.Ask Us Anything and we might answer your question in bonus content.Support us:-Join the Filmspotting Family for bonus episodes and complete archive access.http://filmspottingfamily.com-T-shirts (and more) on sale at the Filmspotting Shop.https://filmspotting.net/shopFollow:https://www.instagram.com/filmspottinghttps://letterboxd.com/filmspottinghttps://twitter.com/filmspottinghttps://facebook.com/filmspottinghttps://letterboxd.com/larsenonfilmhttps://twitter.com/larsenonfilmhttps://facebook.com/larsenonfilm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices