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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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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 (00:51:54-01:01:06)Pantheon Review: “Chinatown” at 50 (01:01:07-01:59:31)Notes/Links:“Unspooled” with Amy Nicholson and Paul Scheerhttps://www.unspooledpodcast.com/‘The Filmspotting Guide to the Archives’ on Letterboxdhttps://letterboxd.com/wjmclaughlin/list/the-filmspotting-guide-to-the-archives/Film Genre Reader IIhttps://www.amazon.com/Film-Genre-Reader-II-v/dp/029272778XJosh’s MaXXXine reviewhttps://larsenonfilm.com/maxxxineJosh’s Longlegs reviewhttps://letterboxd.com/larsenonfilm/film/longlegs/Robert Towne on Finding Inspiration for Chinatown at the Libraryhttps://longreads.com/2015/02/08/director-robert-towne-on-finding-the-inspiration-for-chinatown-at-the-library/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/shopContact us:https://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 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