Adam Kempenaar and Josh Larsen review new and classic movies, offering "affable, insightful film analysis since 2005" (NY Times).
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Each week the boys provide a lighthearted look at news from Movie and TV including film reviews of the latest releases
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Filmspotting: SVU is 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.
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Adam and Josh catch up with Luca Guadagnino’s exhilarating pro-tennis-set “Challengers,” plus thoughts on Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt in David Leitch’s “The Fall Guy.” (Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.) Open (00:00:00-00:01:48) Review: “Challengers” (00:01:49-00:43:25) Review (JL): “The Fall Guy” (00:43:26-00:47:47…
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From the Archive: "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" (2014)
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With the fourth film in the series - "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" - coming to theaters this weekend, we dig into the archives for this 2014 conversation about number two in the series, "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Filmspotting.net
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#965: Summer Movie Preview, The People’s Joker
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30 films, 14 matchups. Adam and Josh discuss the most intriguing titles coming to theaters between May and Labor Day. Plus, a review of the wildly inventive and hilarious “The People’s Joker.” (Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.) Open (00:00:00-00:01:43) Summer Movie Preview (00:01:44-00:40:30) Brickspotting: “The Peo…
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This week Eddie reviews Zendaya' Challengers. The guys talk news of Aaron Sorkin returning to Social Network for Jan 6 focused sequel plus Face/Off 2, 28 Years Later and moreBy Ederiece Antonio
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From the Archive: Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
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Menace-skeptic Adam and Menace-defender Josh revisited "The Phantom Menace" for their 9 From '99 series back in 2019. George Lucas's divisive "Star Wars" prequel is back in theaters for its 25th anniversary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Filmspotting.net
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#964: The Mummy at 25, Funny Girl (Wyler #5), We Grown Now
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Back in ’99, Josh was a fan of “The Mummy.” Film snob Adam skipped it. With the movie back in theaters for its 25th anniversary, they give it a fresh look. Plus, Barbra Streisand in her film debut “Funny Girl” and a Golden Brick nod for the Chicago-set “We Grown Now.” (Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.) Open (00:00:0…
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EP 390: Rebel Moon – Part Two, Late Night with the Devil & The First Omen Reviews!
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This week Moe reviews Rebel Moon – Part Two and Eddie reviews Late Night with the Devil & The First Omen.By Ederiece Antonio
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Adam and Josh's 2019 conversation about Ridley Scott's "Alien," which is being re-released on April 26 ("Alien Day") for its 45 anniversary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Filmspotting.net
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#963: Civil War, Ben-Hur (Wyler #4), ‘50s Madness Champ
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Is Alex Garland’s new film a warning or mere provocation? Adam and Josh discuss. Plus, the William Wyler Marathon continues with the 1959 biblical epic “Ben-Hur” and we crown a ‘50s Madness Champ. (Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.) Open (00:00:00-00:02:19) Review: “Civil War” (00:01:58-00:34:16) Next Week / Notes (0…
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EP 389: Civil War & Shogun finale Reviews!
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This Eddie and Moe review A24 Civil War and they talk some more Fallout plus the Shogun and Invincable Finales.By Ederiece Antonio
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Filmspotting Presents: The Film That Blew My Mind - Kristen Johnson on All That Jazz
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Director and legendary cinematographer Kirsten Johnson is known for nonfiction work that is inventive, artful, expressive, and maximal. The same can be said of the film that blew her mind -- Bob Fosse’s All That Jazz. The semi-autobiographical film brings us Joe Gideon (Roy Scheider), a peripatetic creative force working simultaneously to mount a m…
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EP 388: Fallout TV Series, Shogun, R Rated TMNT movie & G.I. Joe Vs Transformers
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This week we talk Shogun, Primes new Fallout TV Series, News of an R Rated TMNT movie in the works & G.I. Joe Vs Transformers is a go! Plus moreBy Ederiece Antonio
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EP 387: Monkey Man & Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Reviews!!
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This week Eddie and Moe talk about news of a 5th Matrix movie. Ed reviews Monkey Man & Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. plus Shogun, Invincible and moreBy Ederiece Antonio
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#962: Ex Machina in the Age of AI, Mrs. Miniver (Wyler #3), ‘50s Madness Finals
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With Alex Garland’s “Civil War” on the horizon, Adam and Josh take another look at the writer/director’s prescient AI thriller “Ex Machina.” Plus, a spirited debate over 1942’s “Mrs. Miniver” and a finals matchup in Filmspotting Madness—Best of the ‘50s. (Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.) Open (00:00:00-00:02:19) Re…
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#961: Road House at 35, Road House ‘24, Godzilla x Kong, ‘50s Madness Final Four
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With the release of a new “Road House” starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Adam and Josh debate the merits of the ‘89 original (there are many merits!), along with recommendations of “Godzilla x Kong” and the doc “Ennio” about composer Ennio Morricone. Plus, the Final 4 round of Filmspotting Madness—Best of the '50s. (Timecodes will not be precise with ads; …
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EP 386: Ghostbusters, 3 Body Problem, Road House & Immaculate Reviews!!
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This week the guys breakdown Netflix' 3 Body Problem Eddie reviews Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire , Road House 2024 & Immaculate Plus Shogun, Invincible moreBy Ederiece Antonio
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From the Archive: Godzilla ('54) v Kong ('33)
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With "Godzilla x Kong" coming to theaters this weekend, we go to the archives for this 2021 conversation (inspired by "Godzilla v Kong") which has Adam and Josh pitting the two classic monster movies against each other. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Filmspotting.net
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#960: Love Lies Bleeding, The Best Years of Our Lives (Wyler #2), ‘50s Madness (Elite 8)
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Adam and Josh praise Rose Glass’s nasty new noir “Love Lies Bleeding” and are knocked out by 1946’s “The Best Years of Our Lives,” William Wyler’s incisive and moving Best Picture winner. Plus, the Elite 8 of ‘50s Filmspotting Madness. (Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.) Open (00:00:00-00:04:01) Review: “Love Lies Bl…
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EP 385: Is Aaron Taylor-Johnson the next James Bond? + WTF Happened to The CROW?
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This week the guys talk news of Jurassic World, Little Shop of Horrors and Baywatch reboots in the works. Plus is Aaron Taylor-Johnson the next James Bond? Does anyone want a new live action Popeye movie? plus moreBy Ederiece Antonio
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#959: Eternal Sunshine at 20, Dodsworth (Wyler #1), ‘50s Madness (Sweet 16)
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For its 20th anniversary, Adam and Josh take a deep dive into the intricate world of 2004’s “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.” Plus the first film in the William Wyler Marathon and the Sweet 16 round of ‘50s Filmspotting Madness. (Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.) Open / Oscars (00:00:00-00:06:47) Sacred Cow: …
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EP 384: Love Lies Bleeding and The Gentlemen Reviews!!
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This week the guys look back at this years Oscars and give their thoughts on Netrix' The Gentlemen. Plus Eddie reviews Love Lies Bleeding plus moreBy Ederiece Antonio
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#958: Dune: Part Two (+Spoiler Talk), ‘50s Madness (Rd. 2)
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There is much to discuss about Part Two of Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune” adaptation, including a deep dive on “worm juice” in spoiler talk. Plus, Rd. 2 matchups in ‘50s Madness. (Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.) Open (00:00:00-00:02:10) Review: Dune: Part Two (00:02:10-00:43:00) Next Week/Notes (00:43:01-00:54:48) ‘50s…
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EP 383: Dune: Part Two and Anatomy of a Fall Reviews
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This week the guys review the epic Dune: Part Two and latest episode of Shogun. And Eddie reviews Spaceman, Anatomy of a Fall and Zone of Interest.By Ederiece Antonio
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#957: Oscars Special with Michael Phillips, ‘50s Madness (Rd. 1)
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Michael Phillips (Chicago Tribune) drops by the Filmspotting Mojo Dojo Casa studio to talk Oscar picks and Round 1 of Filmspotting Madness—Best of the 1950s. (Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.) Open (00:00:00-00:04:25) Oscar Picks: Supporting Actress/Actor (00:04:26-00:27:16) Oscar Picks: Actor/Actress (00:27:17-00:5…
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EP 382: Shōgun, Drive-Away Dolls Reviews!!
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This week the guys talk the awesome new Disney+ show Shōgun. Eddie reviews Drive-Away Dolls, Moe talks Quantum Leap finale. Plus all the weeks movie TV newsBy Ederiece Antonio
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#956: Revisiting Dune, ‘50s Madness Play-Ins and Blind Spots
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With the release of the “Dune” sequel just a week away, Adam and Josh revisit “Dune: Part One” and take care of some ‘50s blind spots ahead of Filmspotting Madness—Best of the 1950s. (Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.) Open (00:00:00-00:02:58) “Dune: Part One” Rewatch (00:02:59-00:35:01) Next week, notes (00:35:02-00…
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This week the guys return and review the dumpster fire that is Madame Web and Argylle plus more movie and TV newsBy Ederiece Antonio
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#955: Top 5 Tokyo Movies, Perfect Days (w/Spoilers), How To Have Sex
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Wim Wenders’s Oscar-nominated “Perfect Days” inspires Adam and Josh to share their Top 5 films set in Tokyo, plus a Golden Brick nod for the coming-of-age film “How To Have Sex” and some “Perfect Days” spoiler talk. (Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.) Open (00:00:00-00:02:16) Top 5: Tokyo Movies (00:02:17-00:46:01) R…
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#954: Rear Window vs. Vertigo, Inside The Yellow Cocoon Shell
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With “Rear Window” turning 70 this year, Adam and Josh give the double Sacred Cow treatment to a pair of Hitchcock masterpieces from the ‘50s. (Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.) Open (00:00:00-00:01:00) Sacred Cow: “Rear Window” (00:01:01-00:59:12) Brickspotting (JL): “Inside The Yellow Cocoon Shell” (00:59:13-01:06…
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#953: American Fiction (w/Spoilers), Rustin, Sundance 2024
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Reviews of newly minted Oscar nominees “American Fiction” and “Rustin,” plus Adam’s thoughts on a couple of Sundance standouts. (Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.) Open (00:00:00-00:01:58) Review: American Fiction (00:01:59-00:28:35) Next week, Notes (00:28:36-00:32:14) Sundance ‘24 - Ibelin, A Real Pain (00:32:15-00…
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EP 380: The Iron Claw and Self Reliance reviews. Plus Jurassic World is being REBOOTED
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This week the guys talk Oscar nominations, news of a THE BOOK OF ELI prequel and a Jurassic World REBOOT? Plus Eddie reviews The Iron Claw and Self Reliance.By Ederiece Antonio
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