
Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit (SVU)
Filmspotting: SVU was a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Alison Willmore and Matt Singer focusing on the world of online movies. Part of the Filmspotting family of podcasts.
Latest episodes

Jan 20, 2015 • 1h 28min
SVU #77: Docs About Artists / Kingdom of Dreams and Madness
Matt and Alison take a trip to THE KINGDOM OF DREAMS AND MADNESS for a tour of the world of Studio Ghibli and legendary animator Hayao Miyazaki, plus recommend other documentaries about great artists you can rent or stream at home right now.
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Jan 6, 2015 • 1h 25min
SVU #76: Black Mirror / Technophobia Movies
Put down that smartphone, you're going to want to hear this one: On the new episode of Filmspotting: SVU, Alison and Matt discuss the British sci-fi series BLACK MIRROR, newly added to Netflix. Plus they'll recommend some technophobic movies you can rent or stream at home right now. After that, you'll probably want to watch them... or destroy your computer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 23, 2014 • 1h 50min
SVU #75: Best Films of 2014 / The SVUvie Awards
From Brooklyn, New York, it's the 3rd Annual SVUvie Awards! While Matt and Alison reveal their top ten movies of 2014, they also continue their annual tradition of handing out eclectic year-end awards on this extra-special – meaning extra-long – year-end blowout episode of Filmspotting: SVU!
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Dec 10, 2014 • 1h 29min
SVU #74: Notable 2014 Titles / Nymphomaniac
As the year is winding down, Matt and Alison will recommend some notable 2014 titles you can rent or stream at home right now. Plus Alison and Matt review Vol. I and II of Lars von Trier's epic Nymphomaniac.
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Opening Break
I Origins
Dying Of The Light
Starry Eyes
Queue Shots: Catching Up With 2014 Movies
Ida
Stranger By The Lake
The Congress
Happy Christmas
Listeners Choice Review
Nymphomaniac
Behind the 8-Ball: 3 New Releases
Matt: Sabotage
We Need to Talk About Kevin
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
Alison: Black Mirror
Cannibal Girls
The One I Love
2 Listener Recommendations
Matt: Saving Grace
Orphan Black
Alison: Polytechnique
Violette
1 Random Film From Our Queues
Matt: 30 For 30: Bernie and Ernie
Alison: The Big Knife Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 26, 2014 • 1h 34min
SVU #73: Batman Returns / Anti-Heroine Movies
Matt and Alison return to Tim Burton's BATMAN RETURNS. More than 20 years later, how does Burton's edgy, strange superhero sequel hold up? Plus, they recommend some other movies featuring female anti-heroes you can rent or stream at home right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 10, 2014 • 1h 21min
SVU #72: Rock Band Movies / We Are the Best!
Copy: 1! 2! 3! 4! Hey Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit listeners, are you ready to rock? Well, too bad, we're doing it anyway. On the new SVU, Matt and Alison recommend some great movies about rock bands you can rent or stream at home right now. Plus, a Listeners' Choice Review of Lucas Moodysson's new punk-rock coming-of-age drama WE ARE THE BEST! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 29, 2014 • 1h 27min
SVU #71: Indie Horror Movies / Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer
On this spooktacular episode, Matt and Alison and recommend some indie horror movies you can rent or stream at home right now, perfect for your Halloween viewing plans this weekend. Plus, a review of the iconic indie horror film HENRY: PORTRAIT OF A SERIAL KILLER.
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Opening Break
Begin Again
Camp X-Ray
Stonehearst Asylum
Queue Shots: Indie Horror
Absentia
Grabbers
Proxy
A Nightmare On Elm Street
Listeners Choice Review
Henry: Portrait Of A Serial Killer
Behind the 8-Ball: 3 New Releases
Matt: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
Battle Royale
Palo Alto
Alison: Django Unchained
We Are The Best!
High Maintenance
2 Listener Recommendations
Matt: American Mary
The Exorcist III
Alison: House Of Saddam
My Brother The Devil
1 Random Film From Our Queues
Matt: The Forest For The Trees
Alison: Parenthood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 14, 2014 • 1h 16min
SVU #70: Scanners / David Cronenberg Movies
The new Filmspotting SVU is all about the new flesh -- and the films of David Cronenberg. Matt and Alison review Cronenberg's 1981 film SCANNERS, and recommend other Cronenberg movies you can rent or stream at home right now. If you're looking for a podcast that will give you unsettling nightmares about mental powers and bodily trauma, you've come to the right place! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 1, 2014 • 1h 15min
SVU #69: Noah / Bible Movies
Get ready for the holiest (or maybe the most blasphemous) episode of SVU yet, as noted heathens Matt and Alison recommend biblical movies you can rent or stream at home right now, in honor of this week's Listeners Choice Review of Darren Aronofsky's NOAH. We promise this is one episode you won't want to pass over.
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Opening Break
Chef
White Bird In A Blizzard
Open Windows
Queue Shots: Biblical Movies
Jesus Christ Superstar
The Robe
The Passion Of The Christ
The Ten Commandments
Listeners Choice Review
Noah
Behind the 8-Ball: 3 New Releases
Matt: Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa
Scanners
Hoop Dreams
Alison: The Double
Saturday Night
Transparent: Season 1
2 Listener Recommendations
Matt: I Know That Voice
Too Much Johnson
Alison: Harmontown
Return From The Ashes
1 Random Film From Our Queues
Matt: Magic Trip
Alison: Jet Li’s Fearless Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 15, 2014 • 1h 20min
SVU #68: Starred Up / Fathers & Sons Movies
Let's go to prison! Alison and Matt review STARRED UP. Plus, inspired by the new British prison drama (and only three months late for Father's Day 2014!), they recommend other movies about fathers and sons that you can rent or stream at home right now. Don't miss out on Matt's family recipe for prison-grade toilet wine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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