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Sep 6, 2024 • 1h 41min

#981: Fall Movie Preview, Rebel Ridge

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 (00:01:33-00:41:38)Review (AK): “Rebel Ridge” (00:41:39-00:48:41)Next Week, Notes, Polls (00:48:42-01:06:10)Fall Movie Preview, cont. (01:06:11-01:36:12)Notes/Links: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
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Aug 30, 2024 • 1h 27min

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

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: “The Wizard of Oz” (00:01:40-00:42:43)Next Week, Notes (00:42:44-00:45:10)Massacre Theatre (00:45:11-00:53:01)Lumet Marathon #3: “The Pawnbroker” (00:53:02-01:17:54)Notes/Links:Sidney Lumet Marathonhttps://www.filmspotting.net/marathonsFeedback: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
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Aug 23, 2024 • 58min

From the Archive: Gena Rowlands in Opening Night and Paris, Texas at 40

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 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
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Aug 16, 2024 • 1h 41min

#979: Apocalypse Now at 45, Alien: Romulus, Daughters, War Game

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: “Apocalypse Now” (00:01:51-01:01:05)Review (JL): “Alien: Romulus” (01:01:06-01:06:34)Review (AK): “War Game” (01:06:35-01:11:50)Next Week, Polls (01:11:51-01:20:58)Review: “Daughters” (01:20:59-01:36:41)Notes/Links:-"In the Blink of an Eye" by Walter Murchhttps://www.silmanjamespress.com/shop/filmmaking-directing/in-the-blink-of-an-eye2nd-edition/-"Unspooled" with Amy Nicholson and Paul Scheerhttps://www.unspooledpodcast.com/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
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Aug 9, 2024 • 2h 17min

#978: Trap, Top 5 Bad Movie Dads, National Anthem, Long Day’s Journey into Night (Lumet #2)

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 early.)Opening (00:00:00-00:01:49)Top 5: Bad Movie Dads (00:01:50-00:56:55)Review: “Trap” (00:56:56-01:10:47)Brickspotting (AK): “National Anthem” (01:10:48-01:17:08)Review (JL): “The Instigators” (01:17:09-01:21:12)Next Week, Notes (01:21:13-01:25:35)Massacre Theatre (01:25:36-01:33:51)Lumet #2: “Long Day’s Journey into Night” (01:33:52-02:08:57Notes/Links:-'Sins of the Father' in "Magnolia"https://talkfilmsociety.com/articles/sins-of-the-father-paul-thomas-andersons-magnolia-Sidney Lumet Marathonhttps://www.filmspotting.net/marathons-“Unspooled” with Amy Nicholson and Paul Scheerhttps://www.unspooledpodcast.com/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
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Aug 8, 2024 • 34min

From the Archive: The Sixth Sense

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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Aug 2, 2024 • 1h 40min

#977: Sing Sing, Deadpool and Wolverine, The Fugitive Kind (Lumet #1)

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” (00:36:05-00:45:21)Next Week, Polls (00:45:22-00:55:53)Lumet #1: “The Fugitive Kind” (00:55:54-01:35:37)Notes/Links:-Emma Corrin uses they/them pronouns.-Sidney Lumet Marathonhttps://www.filmspotting.net/marathons-Sidney Lumet’s “Making Movies” https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/104488/making-movies-by-sidney-lumet/-“Unspooled” with Amy Nicholson and Paul Scheerhttps://www.unspooledpodcast.com/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
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Aug 1, 2024 • 23min

1999 Movie Draft (Bonus Excerpt)

Jake Skubish joins Adam, Josh, and producer Sam in a thrilling cinematic showdown featuring iconic films from 1999. They dive into the competitive dynamics of selecting favorites like The Matrix and Fight Club while weighing personal preferences against cultural impact. Expect lively debates, including a daring pick of Election that ignites passionate discussions. The gang also reminisces about their shared film experiences, making this an engaging and nostalgic exploration of a landmark year in cinema.
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Jul 26, 2024 • 1h 30min

#976: Twisters, The Films of Powell and Pressburger

Lee Isaac Chung, director of 'Minari', and the legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese share their insights on contemporary cinema and classic films. The discussion dives into Chung's take on 'Twisters', exploring character depth and emotional connections with climate themes. Scorsese celebrates the cinematic legacy of Powell and Pressburger through a new documentary, highlighting their innovative storytelling and visual artistry. Listeners are also treated to insights on upcoming films and cinematic nostalgia.
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Jul 19, 2024 • 1h 35min

#975: Do the Right Thing at 35, Kinds of Kindness, Fly Me to the Moon

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 (01:02:15-01:12:29)Review: “Kinds of Kindness” (01:12:30-01:25:30)Notes/Links:-Follow @filmspotting on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/filmspotting-Filmspotting Pantheonhttps://www.filmspotting.net/pantheon-Vikram Murthi on “Do the Right Thing”https://letterboxd.com/vikramkmurthi/film/do-the-right-thing/-“Unspooled” with Amy Nicholson and Paul Scheerhttps://www.unspooledpodcast.com/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

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