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Nov 19, 2013 • 1h 21min

SVU #47: Kaboom / Apocalyptic Movies

The end is nigh! Nigh means "on this week's Filmspotting: SVU" right? That's what I thought. With evil omens and portends of doom everywhere they look, Matt and Alison recommend some apocalyptic movies available on streaming and rental. Plus, their review of Gregg Araki's Kaboom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Nov 5, 2013 • 1h 27min

SVU #46: The Dirties / Found Footage Movies

On Nov. 3, 2013, film critics Matt Singer and Alison Willmore went into the studio to record a podcast. Two days later, this podcast was uploaded to their server. Out of respect for their families, it has not been altered in any way. Along with their discussion of found footage movies, Matt and Alison also discussed the provocative new indie "The Dirties." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Oct 22, 2013 • 1h 23min

SVU #45: Carrie / Stephen King Movies

Let Matt and Alison be your prom dates (but make sure they're not bringing any buckets of pig's blood) during a Listeners' Choice review of Brian De Palma's Carrie. Plus, the Streaming Video Unit recommends other movies adapted from the work of author Stephen King. If you don't listen, they're all gonna laugh at you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Oct 7, 2013 • 1h 19min

SVU #44: Paris Movies / The Lovers on the Bridge

Sacrebleu! This week the Streaming Video Unit investigators travel to The City of Light for a Paris-themed episode. Plus, Matt and Alison review "The Lovers on the Bridge," the cult film from "Holy Motors" director Leos Carax, and provide lots of streaming and rental commendations for your home viewing pleasure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 27, 2013 • 1h 16min

SVU #43: All The Boys Love Mandy Lane / Shelf-Sitters

A podcast seven years in the making! On this episode of SVU, Matt and Alison discuss "All The Boys Love Mandy Lane," which premiered way back in 2006, but just came to on demand and digital earlier this month. In honor of Mandy Lane, they also discuss other movies that sat on the shelf for a while. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 11, 2013 • 1h 19min

SVU #42: This Is Martin Bonner / Starting Over Movies

You can't teach an old dog new tricks, but it's never too late for podcasters -- or movie characters -- to start over. Inspired by the new indie movie THIS IS MARTIN BONNER, which is now streaming on Netflix Instant, Alison Willmore and Matt Singer recommend some other movies about starting over now available to rent or stream online. Plus they'll make their, and, wait, shoot, I messed that up. Is it too late to start this again? Filmspotting: SVU is brought to you by Movies On Demand On Cable and by Shutterstock (use code SVU9). Opening Break Stories We TellSharknado: Special EditionThe Iceman Queue Shots: Movies About Starting Over Alice Doesn't Live Here AnymorePsycho IIEternal Sunshine of the Spotless MindThe House Bunny Listeners Choice Review This Is Martin Bonner Behind the 8-Ball: 3 New Releases Matt: Parker, King Kelly, Get Shorty Alison: Rize, To the Wonder, The New Year 2 Listener Recommendations Matt: Mike Birbiglia: My Girlfriend's Boyfriend, The Details / Tell No One Alison: Portlandia, The Take 1 Random Film From Our Queues Matt: Knuckleball! Alison: Doctor Detroit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 28, 2013 • 1h 17min

SVU #41: Antiviral / Body Horror Movies

Long live the new flesh! Alison and Matt share an infectious conversation about the best body horror movies available to rent or stream online. Plus, a review of Brandon Cronenberg's ANTIVIRAL. Find out whether it's the germ of a great movie or something more. Filmspotting: SVU is brought to you by Movies On Demand On Cable and by Shutterstock (use code SVU8). Opening BreakI Declare WarAt Any PriceBad Milo! Queue Shots: Body Horror MoviesThe Thing, From Beyond, Freaks,Splice Listeners Choice ReviewAntiviral Behind the 8-Ball: 3 New Releases Matt: Dredd, The Rundown, Greenberg Alison: Shopping, The Road, Tony Manero 2 Listener Recommendations Matt: 4 Months, 3 Weeks, and 2 Days; My Amityville Horror Alison: This Is Martin Bonner, Hombre 1 Random Film From Our Queues Matt: The Heir Apparent: Largo Winch Alison: Johnny Suede 2 Listener Recommendations Matt: 4 Months, 3 Weeks, and 2 Days; My Amityville Horror Alison: This Is Martin Bonner, Hombre 1 Random Film From Our Queues Matt: The Heir Apparent: Largo Winch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 15, 2013 • 1h 18min

SVU #40: Orange Is the New Black / Prison Movies

No touching! On this week's SVU, Alison Willmore and Matt Singer spend some quality time in the SHU while discussing the best prison movies available to rent or stream online. Plus, a long conversation about Netflix's new original series, "Orange Is the New Black," and more streaming recommendations. Filmspotting: SVU is brought to you by Movies On Demand On Cable and by Shutterstock (use code SVU8). Opening Break West of Memphis The Sapphires What Maisie Knew Queue Shots: Prison Movies Hunger Brute Force Bronson Escape from Alcatraz Listeners Choice Review Orange Is The New Black Behind the 8-Ball: 3 New Releases Matt: Zodiac Swimming with Sharks Prince Avalanche Alison: Tabloid Prozac Nation The Sapphires 2 Listener Recommendations Matt: Batman Beyond Jeeves and Wooster Alison: The Truman Show Sex House 1 Random Film From Our Queues Matt: Days of Heaven Alison: John Hodgman: RAGNAROK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 1, 2013 • 1h 19min

SVU #39: The Avengers / Comic Book Movies

Jordan Hoffman from ScreenCrush fills in for Alison to help Matt geek out and share some of their favorite comic book movies currently available via streaming and on demand... Plus, they revisit a little indie movie from last summer, "The Avengers." This episode is presented by Movies On Demand On Cable and Shutterstock (code SVU7). SVU #39 ... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 19, 2013 • 1h 19min

SVU #38: Top 5 Anthology Movies / The ABCs of Death / Only God Forgives

Matt and Alison invite 10 filmmakers to make their own short movies about each one of their Top 5 Anthology Films (available online). Plus, a discussion of the horror anthology "The ABCs of Death," and a trip to Bangkok to review "Only God Forgives," starring Ryan Gosling. This episode is presented by Shutterstock (code SVU7). :00-1:19 - Billboard 1:20-19:12 - Review: "Only God Forgives" Music: Cliff Martinez 20:29-22:08 - Shutterstock 22:23-36:40 - Review: "The ABCs of Death" 36:41-39:27 - Listener's Choice Options Music: Cliff Martinez 40:43-1:08:05 - Top 5 Anthology Movies 1:08:06-1:10:46 - Close MUSIC - Cliff Martinez LINKS - Top 5 Anthology Movies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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