Best Rico Gagliano Podcasts (2024)

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#992: Gladiator II w/Rico Gagliano, Moana 2, The Seed of the Sacred Fig 1:10:57

2h ago1:10:57

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MUBI’s Rico Gagliano joins Adam and Josh for a review of Ridley Scott’s GLADIATOR II, plus Josh’s take on MOANA 2 and Adam on the new political thriller from Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof, THE SEED OF THE SACRED FIG. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two vis…

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#994: Best Performances of 2024, Flow, Maria 1:50:07

3h ago1:50:07

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The best of 2024 conversation begins with Adam and Josh sharing their favorite lead and supporting performances, plus thoughts on the acclaimed animated film FLOW and Angelina Jolie as Maria Callas in MARIA. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. (Timecode…

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SYNECDOCHE, NEW YORK — Charlie Kaufman’s movie of a lifetime 35:37

2h ago35:37

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When screenwriter Charlie Kaufman started making his epic, heartbreaking directorial debut SYNECDOCHE, NEW YORK, he was the toast of Hollywood. Then it flopped, put a pause on his career, and arguably marked the end of the heady “indiewood” era of the oughties. Host Rico Gagliano talks to one of the film’s stars, Daniel London (MINORITY REPORT), co…

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#993: Nosferatu, Nightbitch, Top 5 Movie Moms Going Through It 1:08:15

1h ago1:08:15

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Thoughts on Robert Eggers’ NOSFERATU (coming 12/25) and Marielle Heller’s NIGHTBITCH, plus the Top 5 Movie Moms Going Through It with Adam and guest Marya Gates. 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 s…

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THE HUDSUCKER PROXY — The Coen Brothers fall from a great height 34:29

1h ago34:29

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In 1994, indie darlings the Coen Brothers went for the big time with a playful pastiche of classic Hollywood movies that pulled out every visual and comedic stop… and still crashed and burned at the box office. Host Rico Gagliano tells the story of the soaring Coens movie that paved the way for the flatlands of FARGO. Guests include HUDSUCKER’s leg…

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SYLVIA SCARLETT — Katharine Hepburn pays for her transgressions 37:30

14d ago37:30

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It’s hard to imagine Katharine Hepburn as anything but a Hollywood icon. But in 1935, director George Cukor’s dreamy, gender-fluid comedy SYLVIA SCARLETT derailed her career for years. Host Rico Gagliano tells the story of a movie with sexual politics way ahead of its time — and which paid for it dearly at the box office. Guests include movie star …

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Listen Now: 'Tis The Grinch Holiday Podcast 6:38

1h ago6:38

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Cuddly as a cactus and charming as an eel, Whoville's favorite talk show host is back on the mic! The Grinch may hate the holidays, but he loves his new celebrity status as a chart-topping podcaster. With Cindy Lou and Max by his side, join The Grinch each week as he stubbornly refuses the joys of the season, cozies up to his celebrity guests — and…

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#991: Wicked, Blitz, The Piano Lesson, All We Imagine as Light 1:09:51

18d ago1:09:51

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It’s review roundup time as Adam and Josh cover several releases new to theaters and streaming, including the screen adaptation of Broadway’s WICKED, Steve McQueen’s WWII-set BLITZ, John David Washington in THE PIANO LESSON, and Brick nominee ALL WE IMAGINE AS LIGHT. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscrip…

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BABE: PIG IN THE CITY — George Miller makes one for the grownups 35:05

7d ago35:05

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The first BABE was a family-friendly megahit. So for the sequel, why did director George Miller thrust his sweet porcine hero into a family-unfriendly nightmare? Host Rico Gagliano takes a trot down the mean streets of BABE: PIG IN THE CITY, telling the story of its rise and box-office fall with the help of guests including Farmer Hoggett himself, …

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#990: Anora, Heretic, Here 1:33:49

1h ago1:33:49

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Mikey Madison’s Ani is another memorable Sean Baker hustler but one defined by her defiance. Along with a review of Baker’s euphoric and often hilarious ANORA, thoughts on Hugh Grant in HERETIC and the latest from Robert Zemeckis, HERE. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself …

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SORCERER — William Friedkin’s heart of darkness 41:39

26d ago41:39

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In the mid-’70s, legendary director William Friedkin — fresh off THE EXORCIST — helicoptered into South America with tens of millions of dollars… and emerged with malaria and a bleak, thrilling masterpiece called SORCERER. The only problem was the competition: A little movie called STAR WARS. Host Rico Gagliano tells the story of how SORCERER crash…

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From the Archive: Fight Club, Top 5 David Fincher Scenes 1:27:03

13d ago1:27:03

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Back in 2019, Adam and Josh took another look at David Fincher's FIGHT CLUB as part of the 9 From '99 series. Well, another five years have passed and Fincher's cult film is 25. A skilled craftsman and legendary perfectionist, Fincher's films are always a pleasure to look at, but for their Top 5 Fincher Scenes, Adam and Josh focus on how the direct…

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#989: Top 5 Ralph Fiennes Performances, Conclave 1:37:37

1M ago1:37:37

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Along with a review of the new papal thriller CONCLAVE, Adam and Josh share their Top 5 Ralph Fiennes Performances, celebrating the actor’s 30 years on screen. 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 sta…

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SKINAMARINK — The Internet’s own haunted house 40:50

14d ago40:50

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Director Kyle Edward Ball had a nightmare as a child: "I was in my parents’ house, my parents were missing, and there was a monster." Turns out, this is a nightmare a lot of people have had. After honing this craft on his YouTube channel, he finally made his film… and then it leaked online. Joined by Ball himself and Dread Central’s editor-in-chief…

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#988: The Texas Chain Saw Massacre at 50, Lumet Marathon Awards, Memoir of a Snail 1:52:52

2M ago1:52:52

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THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE still has it. 50 years later, Tobe Hooper’s seminal horror film continues to mess us up. Plus, the best of the Sidney Lumet Marathon, and Josh recommends the new stop-motion feature MEMOIR OF A SNAIL. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just …

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HOUSE — The Japanese psychedelic masterpiece 27:16

1M ago27:16

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Few films have garnered the rabid, cult following over the years is a sight to behold. Giant cats. Talking houses. Heads coming out of wells. The images might be familiar, but the story behind the film is less so. The debut feature from experimental filmmaker Nobuhiko Obayashi was done in collaboration with his 10-year-old daughter. Season 6, title…

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From the Archive: A Nightmare on Elm Street 28:29

2M ago28:29

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With Wes Craven's A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET back in theaters for its 40th anniversary, we're sharing Adam and Josh's 2016 "Blind Cow" review of the film that Josh considers the best horror movie of all time—and Adam catches up with first the first time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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#987: Top 5 SNL Cast Member Performances, Saturday Night 1:40:28

2M ago1:40:28

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Adam and Josh share their Top 5 SNL Cast Member Performances… with Kristin Wiig! Eddie Murphy! Adam Sandler! And more. Plus, Adam’s review of Jason Reitman’s SATURDAY NIGHT. 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; ch…

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THE AMITYVILLE HORROR — America’s most haunted home 32:44

1M ago32:44

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The most famous haunted house in America is a large Dutch Colonial family home that became a bestseller, super-successful horror movie and a franchise that has spawned over 60 movies (and counting). And it’s all based…on a con. Together with horror critic Jenn Addams, FANGORIA editor-in-chief Phil Nobile Jr. and Bloody Disgusting critic Joe Lipsett…

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From the Archive: Pulp Fiction 31:44

2M ago31:44

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Our very first Sacred Cow review was this March 2012 revisit of PULP FICTION, which turns 30 this month. Originally paired with the Top 5 Films of 1994 (episode #390), which you can find in the Filmspotting Archive. Access to the complete archive going back to 2005 is one of the perks of being a Filmspotting Family member. Learn more about your ad …

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#986: Joker Folie à Deux, The Outrun, Prince of the City (Lumet #6) 1:39:22

2M ago1:39:22

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It’s no joke: JOKER FOLIE À DEUX is a musical. Adam and Josh discuss whether it pays off and how the film handles its predecessor’s troubling legacy. Plus, Josh recommends THE OUTRUN, and the sixth and final film in the Sidney Lumet Marathon, 1981’s PRINCE OF THE CITY. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscr…

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THE DEVIL’S BACKBONE — Guillermo del Toro’s creative resurrection 27:45

2M ago27:45

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After a bad experience in Hollywood, Guillermo del Toro had lost his spark. He got it back with a story of a haunted orphanage during the Spanish Civil War, a script he wrote when he was still a student. Together with the film’s producer Rosa Bosch, BFI’s Creative Director and author of THE FABER BOOK OF MEXICAN CINEMA Jason Wood and co-host of the…

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From the Archive: Joker (2019) 35:02

2M ago35:02

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Between its late-August premiere at Venice (where it won the festival's top prize) and its release in theaters here in the States, Todd Phillips' JOKER provoked every possible response, with some calling it one of the best films of the year and others calling it the absolute worst – not to mention the much-discussed fears that the movie was "danger…

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#985: Megalopolis, Wolfs, Chicago Int'l Film Festival, The Wild Robot, Apartment 7A 1:38:19

2M ago1:38:19

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There's much to discuss (and admire) about Coppola’s MEGALOPOLIS. Plus, reviews of Pitt and Clooney in WOLFS, animated hit THE WILD ROBOT, and Rosemary’s Baby prequel APARTMENT 7A, along with some under-the-radar Chicago International Film Festival titles to seek out. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscri…

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POLTERGEIST — The first suburban haunted house 47:55

1M ago47:55

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Before POLTERGEIST, haunted house movies took place in old, creepy mansions. Regular host Rico Gagliano visits the original suburban house in California to check for ghosts and hands over to guest host Anna Bogutskaya to explore how POLTERGEIST transformed horror movies forever with the help of the movie’s star JoBeth Williams, original publicist M…

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#984: Top 5 Whodunits, Murder on the Orient Express (Lumet #5), The Substance, Will & Harper 1:54:27

2M ago1:54:27

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Who’s guilty of leaving 1974’s MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS off their Top 5 Whodunits list? Adam and Josh discuss the film as part of their Sidney Lumet Marathon. And reviews of THE SUBSTANCE and WILL & HARPER. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. (Timec…

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#983: The Shawshank Redemption at 30, Fail Safe (Lumet #4) 1:59:54

2M ago1:59:54

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For its 30th anniversary, Adam and Josh give the Sacred Cow treatment to THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION, a Best Picture nominee turned cable TV staple. And the Sidney Lumet Marathon continues with 1964’s Cold War thriller FAIL SAFE. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just tw…

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THE SUBSTANCE — Coralie Fargeat rips beauty standards to gory shreds 23:52

2M ago23:52

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Writer/Director Coralie Fargeat's Cannes-winning body-horror blitz THE SUBSTANCE features Demi Moore as an aging star who turns to a mystery drug in hopes of becoming a better, younger version of herself. Fargeat tells host Rico Gagliano about casting Moore, why blood and guts are great metaphors, and the pain of makeup removal. THE SUBSTANCE comes…

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From the Archive: Whiplash at 10, Amadeus at 40 1:03:02

3M ago1:03:02

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Damien Chazelle's WHIPLASH is back in theaters this month for its 10th anniversary, and Miloš Forman's Best Picture-winning AMADEUS turns 40. Both films use the subject of musical genius to explore themes of obsession, greatness, and complicated relationships between peers, mentors, and proteges. For access to the complete Filmspotting archive, goi…

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#982: Top 5 Michael Keaton Performances, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice 1:41:04

3M ago1:41:04

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With Michael Keaton back as everyone’s favorite Juilliard-trained ghoul in BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE, Adam and Josh consider the versatile actor’s career with their Top 5 Keaton Performances. Plus, a review of the Tim Burton sequel and Massacre Theatre. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that p…

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From the Archive: Blazing Saddles at 50 21:52

3M ago21:52

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Mel Brooks's legendary comedy is back in theaters this month for its 50th anniversary, so we're sharing Adam and Josh's 2014 Sacred Cow review, which was done in honor of its 40th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adam Kempenaar & Josh Larsen

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