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Close Encounters of the Third Kind vs. E.T. | Movie Death Match
1 juni 2026 · 1 uur 9 min
In anticipation of Disclosure Day, Steven Spielberg’s two most beloved alien films face off in the inaugural Filmspotting Movie Death Match. Representing Close Encounters of the Third Kind is Dr. Margaret A. Weitekamp, Chair of Space History at the National Air and Space Museum. Making the case for E.T. the Extra‑Terrestrial is longtime critic and author Jen Chaney. Host Chris Klimek presides. Lees meer
Which film better captures Spielberg’s vision of alien contact — and his ideas about the nuclear family? Vote at moviedeathmatch.com.
Movie Death Match is a new Filmspotting podcast that determines which one of a pair of linked movies — each championed by a passionate and highly credentialed advocate — shall be preserved in perpetuity, and which one shall be lost to history. Through opening statements, formal debate rounds, and closing arguments, a single cinematic judge renders an irreversible verdict. One movie survives. One is erased. Listeners may disagree — but there are no appeals.
Intro & Meeting the Advocates (00:00:00-00:04:40)
The Matchup (00:04:41-00:06:21)
Opening Statements (00:06:22-00:10:26)
Rd. 1: The Movies in Their Time (00:10:27-00:28:49)
Rd. 2: The Movies in Our Time (00:28:50-00:45:39)
Rd. 3: The Movies for All Time (00:45:40-01:01:57)
Closing Arguments & The Verdict (01:01:58-01:04:22)
Credits (01:04:23-01:08:40)
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More From Margaret Weitekamp
-Space Craze: America’s Enduring Fascination with Real and Imagined Spaceflight
-Right Stuff, Wrong Sex: America's First Women in Space Program
More From Jen Chaney
-On E.T. and Why the Spielberg Classic Endures
-As If! The Oral History of Clueless, As Told by Amy Heckerling, the Cast, and the Crew
-Instagram | Bluesky
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The Mandalorian and Grogu and I Love Boosters | #1066
29 mei 2026 · 1 uur 36 min
Vulture critic Roxana Hadadi joins Adam to break down the first theatrical Star Wars feature in eight years, The Mandalorian and Grogu. They discuss whether its wall-to-wall action reveals true character, how the helmet creates a literal performance straitjacket, and if the film works for anyone walking into the theater without three seasons of television homework. Then, they pivot to a very different kind of crew in Boots Riley’s politically uncompromising sophomore feature I Love Boosters. Lees meer
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Intro (00:00:00-00:02:11)
The Mandalorian and Grogu (00:02:11-00:35:33)
Filmspotting Family (00:35:34-00:41:54)
Poll: Paul Rudd's MVP Supporting Role (00:41:55-00:49:05)
'20s/'30s Madness, Filmspotting Fest II (00:49:06-00:54:52)
I Love Boosters (00:54:53-01:27:53)
New Releases / Outro (01:27:53-01:34:43)
Links:
-Roxana Hadadi at Vulture
https://www.vulture.com/author/roxana-hadadi/
-Matt Singer’s review of The Mandalorian and Grogu
https://screencrush.com/mandalorian-and-grogu-review/
-Filmspotting Fest II: June 27-28, 2026
https://www.filmspottingfest.com
-Roxana on the ending of I Love Boosters
https://www.vulture.com/article/i-love-boosters-ending-and-skins-explained.html
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Top 5 Single Location Movies | Archive
27 mei 2026 · 33 min
From the suffocating tension of open-ocean survival and alcohol-fueled marital warfare, to the isolated terrors of demonic cabins and haunted bedrooms, Adam and Josh break down their Top 5 Single Location Movies. Lees meer
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Ladies First: Sacha Baron Cohen Takes on the Matriarchy | SVU
26 mei 2026 · 1 uur 29 min
Matt and Jordan punch their tickets to an alternate reality to review Ladies First, the new Netflix comedy starring Sacha Baron Cohen and Rosamund Pike. They break down the film's (mostly good!) relentless barrage of gags, its terrifyingly plausible marketing pitches, and whether it successfully navigates the edgy tightrope of workplace comedy. Lees meer
But before they talk Ladies First, they have to talk about leaving the couch. Matt recounts his mind-bending, leaf-in-the-face trip to the Las Vegas Sphere watching The Wizard of Oz, while Jordan counters with an equally dramatic story about his allergy-inflicted screening ofThe Mandalorian and Grogu at his local AMC.
For Rec Seg!, the multiversal madness continues as the duo pairs Ladies First with Jet Li martial arts mayhem and surrealist cinema from Fellini. Plus, a listener writes in looking for a sleek, under-the-radar romantic thriller, prompting two very different caper recommendations. Finally, Producer Sam takes over the board as "Dungeon Master" to premier a brand-new, slow-teasing visual trivia game called Strip Poster. (Ep. #173)
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Intro, Wizard of Oz at Sphere, The Mandalorian & Grogu (00:00:00–00:15:05)
Ladies First (00:15:06–00:35:26)
Rec Seg! (00:35:27–00:50:23)
Personalized Recs (00:50:24–01:02:16)
Game (01:02:17–01:16:36)
New to Streaming / Credits (01:16:37–01:29:00)
Notes:
Matt on “The Wizard of Oz” at Sphere
https://screencrush.com/wizard-of-oz-sphere-review/
Now Streaming on Bazooga - A Filmspotting: SVU Archive
https://letterboxd.com/samvanhallgren/list/now-streaming-on-bazooga-a-filmspotting-svu/
Matt's book "Funny Business: The Old-School Wedding Crashers and Knocked-Up Virgins Who Changed Comedy Forever" comes to bookstores everywhere on October 6th. Pre-Order now! https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/790241/funny-business-by-matt-singer/
The Flop House Podcast: “The One”
https://www.flophousepodcast.com/2025/11/episode-467…
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Tony Leung Talks Silent Friend, Plus Decorado and The Wizard of the Kremlin | #1065
22 mei 2026 · 1 uur 25 min
Adam sits down with legendary actor Tony Leung (In the Mood for Love, Chungking Express) to discuss his brilliant career and his new starring role in Ildiko Enyedi’s Silent Friend. Then Adam and Josh share their thoughts on the meditative multi-era drama itself, followed by reviews of Alberto Vasquez’s Spanish animated feature Decorado and Olivier Assayas's The Wizard of the Kremlin, which features Jude Law's terrifyingly charismatic portrayal of Vladimir Putin. Plus, Massacre Theatre! Lees meer
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Intro (00:00:00-00:04:34)
Interview: Tony Leung (00:04:35-00:18:33)
Filmspotting Family (00:18:34-00:23:59)
Silent Friend (00:24:00-00:48:25)
Decorado (00:48:26-01:02:23)
The Wizard of the Kremlin (01:02:24-01:10:40)
Massacre Theater (01:10:41- 01:19:31)
Credits/New Releases (01:19:32- 01:23:48)Note:
-Gary Jules, of course, performs a cover of Tears for Fears' “Mad World” in Donnie Darko.
Links:
-Filmspotting Fest II: June 27-28, 2026
https://www.filmspottingfest.com-Josh's photo of the holm oak at University of St. Andrews: https://www.instagram.com/p/DYXUjKgjcPt/?img_index=1
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Top 5 Superhero Costumes | Archive
20 mei 2026 · 45 min
From the timeless, unadorned perfection of early cinematic icons to the textured, battle-tested tactical gear of modern blockbusters, Adam and Josh (and some special guests) share their Top 5 Superhero Costumes and explore what makes a costume truly legendary. Lees meer
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The State of Streaming: Netflix | SVU
19 mei 2026 · 1 uur 24 min
In the first installment of a semi-regular series, Matt and Jordan take a break from reviewing a single film in order to interrogate an entire streaming platform: the industry juggernaut, Netflix. They dissect it across five crucial categories—library size, playback interface, reliability, originals, and price. The goal? Nothing less than determining the greatest service of all time. Lees meer
Then for Rec Seg, Jordan attempts to track down a forgotten, star-studded 2020 musical drama buried deep in the Netflix sub-basement, while Matt stakes a claim for Adam Sandler's finest 2020s streaming achievement. Plus, they answer a listener mailbag question with two exceptional, music-centric recommendations currently streaming on Mubi.
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Intro (00:00:00-00:02:23)
The State of Streaming: Netflix (00:02:24-00:43:09)
Rec Seg! (00:43:09-00:57:30)
Personalized Recs: Music Movies on MUBI (00:57:31-01:08:25)
Game: Netflix Capacitor (01:08:26-01:16:13)
New to Streaming / Credits (01:16:14-01:23:09)
Notes:
Now Streaming on Bazooga - A Filmspotting: SVU Archive
https://letterboxd.com/samvanhallgren/list/now-streaming-on-bazooga-a-filmspotting-svu/
Matt's book "Funny Business: The Old-School Wedding Crashers and Knocked-Up Virgins Who Changed Comedy Forever" comes to bookstores everywhere in October. Pre-Order now!
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/790241/funny-business-by-matt-singer/
Jordan at Foreign Policy Magazine
https://foreignpolicy.com/author/jordan-hoffman/
Matt at ScreenCrush
https://screencrush.com/author/mattsinger/
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The Tree of Life at 15: Malick’s Cosmic Masterpiece Revisited | #1064
15 mei 2026 · 1 uur 20 min
15 years after its release, Adam and Josh return to the 1950s Waco of Terrence Malick’s The Tree of Life. They discuss Malick’s bold attempt to voice the divine, mapping the books of Job and Genesis onto his narrative, and his attempt to reconcile the beauty of creation with the reality of suffering. Plus, details about Filmspotting Fest II: 68 Weeks Later, and a new poll that attempts to gauge listeners' enthusiasm for the upcoming Mandalorian and Grogu. Lees meer
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Intro (00:00:00-00:03:32)
The Tree of Life at 15 (00:03:33-00:55:50)
Filmspotting Family (00:55:51-01:00:07)
Next Week / Cannes Film Festival (01:00:08-01:04:44)
Polls (01:38:17-01:13:15)
Credits / New Releases (01:13:16-01:17:20)
Correction:
-Adam actually saw The Thin Red Line upon its release in 1998, making it his first Malick. The New World, then, was the first Malick he got.
Links:
-Filmspotting Fest II: June 26-27, 2026
https://www.filmspotting.net/filmspotting-fest
-Jake Cole on The Tree of Life
https://letterboxd.com/jakepcole/film/the-tree-of-life-2011/
-Cannes Film Festival
https://www.festival-cannes.com/en/
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Blue Heron: A Lyrical Debut — and an Early Golden Brick Contender
14 mei 2026 · 37 min
Adam and Josh review Sophy Romvari’s debut feature Blue Heron, a semi-autobiographical "memory piece" that follows a Hungarian immigrant family on Vancouver Island in the late 1990s. They discuss Romvari’s distinct "observational elegance," the film’s striking meta-elements, and how it stacks up against other recent memory-focused masterworks like Aftersun. Plus, a look at why this is already a frontrunner for the 2026 Golden Brick. Lees meer
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Top 5 Terrence Malick Scenes | Archive
13 mei 2026 · 31 min
From the outlaw poetry of Badlands to the cosmic spirituality of The Tree of Life, this week's Archive episode has Adam and Josh counting down the five most indelible moments from one of cinema's most elusive auteurs. Expect plenty of hushed voiceovers and magic-hour cinematography. Lees meer
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Lord of the Flies: The BBC Brings Art to Netflix | SVU
12 mei 2026 · 1 uur 50 min
This week, Matt and Jordan flip for the conch to discuss the BBC’s new four-part adaptation of The Lord of the Flies, now streaming on Netflix. The duo dives deep into Jack Thorne’s "cinematic" take on the classic novel, debating the effectiveness of its character-focused structure and its haunting visual palette. Lees meer
For Rec Seg!, they've got Flies-inspired recommendations that range from the whimsical to the harrowing, and in response to listener emails, a deep-cut horror recommendation and an experimental short (that may just scratch that jam-band itch). Plus, Matt faces his fears as Producer Sam takes over as "Dungeon Master" for this week's game, The Streaming Limited, testing the hosts’ knowledge of literary-inspired miniseries. (Ep. #172)
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Intro (00:00:00-00:02:50)
Lord of the Flies (00:02:51-00:35:19)
Rec Seg! (00:35:20-00:55:40)
Personalized Recs: Deep Cut Horror, Jam Band Scores (00:55:41-01:13:13)
Game: The Streaming Limited (01:13:14-01:35:42)
New to Streaming / Credits (01:35:43-01:49:17)
Notes:
Now Streaming on Bazooga - A Filmspotting: SVU Archive
https://letterboxd.com/samvanhallgren/list/now-streaming-on-bazooga-a-filmspotting-svu/
Matt's book "Funny Business: The Old-School Wedding Crashers and Knocked-Up Virgins Who Changed Comedy Forever" comes to bookstores everywhere in October. Pre-Order now!
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/790241/funny-business-by-matt-singer/
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Rome, Open City: The Blueprint for Revolutionary Cinema | Dissident Cinema
11 mei 2026 · 43 min
Adam and Josh continue Filmspotting’s Dissident Cinema Marathon with its second entry, Roberto Rossellini’s Rome, Open City. Made in the immediate aftermath of Nazi occupation and against the backdrop of a country still in crisis, the film merges neorealist observation with the tension and structure of a spy thriller. The conversation explores how the movie captures resistance not as myth but as lived experience, examining its radical immediacy and why the film stands as a blueprint for what revolutionary cinema could become. Lees meer
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Top 5 Meryl Streep Scenes | #1063
8 mei 2026 · 1 uur 46 min
Meryl Streep is back as Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada 2, and what better way to pay tribute to the best to ever do it than with a Top 5 devoted exclusively to her? Adam and Josh attempt to narrow down five decades of legendary work into a handful of essential scenes, ranging from Streep’s emotional precision in Sophie's Choice and Kramer vs. Kramer to her charming looseness in Adaptation. Plus, the long-awaited return of Massacre Theatre. Lees meer
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Intro (00:00:00-00:03:16)
Top 5 Streep Scenes – Pt. 1 (00:03:17-00:32:19)
Filmspotting Family (00:32:20-00:37:48)
Top 5 Streep Scenes – Pt. 2 (00:37:49-01:25:21)
Next Week / Notes (01:25:22-01:38:17)
Massacre Theatre (01:38:17-01:41:20)
Credits / New Releases (01:41:21-01:44:05)
Links:
-Chicago Critics Film Festival
https://www.chicagocriticsfilmfestival.com/
-Filmspotting Fest
https://www.filmspotting.net/filmspotting-fest
-Filmspotting Madness
https://www.filmspotting.net/madness/
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The Devil Wears Prada 2: With a Defanged Miranda, What's Left?
7 mei 2026 · 41 min
Adam and Josh discuss how The Devil Wears Prada 2 softens Miranda Priestly’s edges and why, despite mealy‑mouthed social commentary, the legacy sequel mostly works as comfort viewing. Along the way, they make the case that Meryl Streep is still the movie’s true luxury item. Plus: is it time for a Fitspotting spinoff? Lees meer
Links
-Andy’s Best Dress
-Chanel's Haute Couture Spring 2020 Collection
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Top 5 Overlooked Movies of the 2000s | Archive
6 mei 2026 · 50 min
As the 2019 edition of Madness – Best of the 2000s wrapped up, Adam and Josh took a break from the heavy hitters to highlight the gems that didn't make the 64-film bracket, including underseen comedies from Jack Black and Seann William Scott, an ambitious "docu-fantasia" from Guy Maddin, and even some deeper cuts from A-list directors like Ridley Scott and Robert Zemeckis. Lees meer
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People We Meet on Vacation: Rom-Coms Have a New Star | SVU
5 mei 2026 · 1 uur 35 min
Matt and Jordan see if Netflix’s massive rom-com hit People We Meet on Vacation (starring "generational talent" Emily Bader) lives up to its 50-million-stream hype. Does the film successfully invert the When Harry Met Sally formula, or is it just a beautiful travelogue hampered by a "charisma vacuum"? Lees meer
Later, Jordan recommends an under-seen 2023 indie mafia drama, and Matt invites us to fall in love with a 1963 French New Wave short. Plus, a pair of listener-requested recommendations inspired by 1975's The Taking of Pelham One Two Three.
Finally, Producer Sam challenges Jordan’s 3-0 winning streak in a high-stakes game of "Full Service." (Ep. #171)
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Intro (00:00:00-00:03:45)
People We Meet On Vacation (00:03:46-00:27:02)
Rec Seg! (00:27:03-00:47:50)
Personalized Recommendations Inspired By 1974's The Taking Of Pelham One Two Three (00:47:51-01:03:14)
Game: Full Service (01:03:15-01:20:51)
New to Streaming / Credits (01:20:52-01:33:48)
Notes:
Now Streaming on Bazooga - A Filmspotting: SVU Archive
https://letterboxd.com/samvanhallgren/list/now-streaming-on-bazooga-a-filmspotting-svu/
Matt's book "Funny Business: The Old-School Wedding Crashers and Knocked-Up Virgins Who Changed Comedy Forever" comes to bookstores everywhere in October. Pre-Order now!
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/790241/funny-business-by-matt-singer/
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The Great Dictator: Chaplin’s Act of Artistic Nobility | Dissident Cinema
4 mei 2026 · 40 min
First up in Filmspotting’s Dissident Cinema Marathon, Adam and Josh discuss Charlie Chaplin’s 1940 satire The Great Dictator. They explore how comedy becomes a weapon against fascism, the film’s surprising prescience and moral clarity, and the risks Chaplin took by calling out authoritarian power before much of the world was willing to do so. Lees meer
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Summer Movie Preview 2026 and ’40s Madness Champion | #1062
1 mei 2026 · 1 uur 32 min
Adam and Josh draft their way through the summer movie slate, weighing everything from major studio events like The Odyssey and Disclosure Day to director-driven wild cards such as Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma and Power Ballad. Also, the Filmspotting '40s Madness champion and plans for Madness '27 (and beyond). Lees meer
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Intro (00:00:00-00:03:39)
Summer Preview – Pt. 1 (00:03:40-00:21:11)
Filmspotting Family (00:21:12-00:26:56)
Summer Preview – Pt. 2 (00:26:57-00:52:43)
Poll / Notes (00:52:44-01:01:47)
'40s Madness: Champion (01:01:48-01:24:58)
Credits / New Releases (01:24:59-01:30:29)
Links:
-Chicago Critics Film Festival
https://www.chicagocriticsfilmfestival.com/
-Summer Movie Draft Results
https://www.filmspotting.net/lists
-Filmspotting Fest
https://www.filmspotting.net/filmspotting-fest
-Filmspotting Madness
https://www.filmspotting.net/madness/
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Mother Mary: More Than Religio-Goth Gestures?
30 april 2026 · 35 min
Adam and Josh discuss Mother Mary, the new film from David Lowery starring Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel. Part ghost story, part concert film, part chamber drama, the film traces the fraught creative and emotional bond between a pop star and her longtime collaborator as questions of art and control blur together. Lees meer
The conversation explores the film’s woozy dream-logic filmmaking and the moments where its ideas feel most arresting — and most difficult to reconcile.
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Top 5 Movie Summers | Archive
29 april 2026 · 50 min
The transition from spring to summer has long meant more than just a change in the weather; it marks the arrival of the definitive movie‑going season. In May 2022, Adam and Josh looked back at the most significant stretches of cinematic history for their Top 5 Movie Summers, ranked by the strength of their legendary slates, their cultural impact, and that unmistakable feeling of a sweltering July afternoon at the multiplex. Lees meer
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Apex and The Netflix House Style | SVU
28 april 2026 · 1 uur 31 min
This week on Filmspotting: SVU, Matt and Jordan tackle the new Netflix action-thriller Apex, starring Charlize Theron and Taryn Egerton. Inspired by Matt Damon’s recent comments on "the Netflix note," the duo investigates whether this Australia-set survival story is better than the average streaming title or another victim of Netflix's "house style" that caters to people doing the dishes. Lees meer
Plus, Jordan uncovers a bizarre cinematic trend involving beef jerky, Matt pays homage to the "undisputed queen of Netflix action," and the guys launch their first-ever Personalized Recommendation segment to help a listener find some deep-cut noirs. The episode wraps with a high-stakes, all-Charlize edition of "Letterboxd-ing," where producer Sam attempts to break his losing streak. (Ep. #170)
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Intro (00:00:00-00:02:00)
Apex (00:02:01-00:27:10)
Rec Seg! (00:27:11-00:39:35)
Radical Streaming Honesty (00:39:36-00:53:33)
Personalize Recommendations: Deep Cut Noir (00:53:34-01:03:58)
Game: Letterboxd-ing (01:03:59-01:22:40)
New to Streaming / Credits (01:22:41-01:31:03)
Notes:
Now Streaming on Bazooga - A Filmspotting: SVU Archive
https://letterboxd.com/samvanhallgren/list/now-streaming-on-bazooga-a-filmspotting-svu/
Matt's book "Funny Business: The Old-School Wedding Crashers and Knocked-Up Virgins Who Changed Comedy Forever" comes to bookstores everywhere in October
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/790241/funny-business-by-matt-singer/
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The Christophers: Art Is Hard. People Are Harder.
27 april 2026 · 38 min
Adam is joined by critic Chris Klimek to discuss Steven Soderbergh's latest, The Christophers. Starring Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel, the film centers on the uneasy power dynamic between a once-celebrated artist and the forger drawn into his orbit. The conversation focuses on McKellen’s bracing late-career performance, Coel’s controlled counterpoint, and Soderbergh and screenwriter Ed Solomon’s refusal to resolve the film’s ideas into sentiment. Lees meer
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Citizen Kane vs. Casablanca and '40s Madness Final | #1061
24 april 2026 · 1 uur 16 min
Is Casablanca the best film of the 1940s? Adam and Josh put it to the test in a head‑to‑head showdown with its fiercest competitor: Citizen Kane. As part of the Filmspotting Pantheon Project — and on the occasion of Kane’s 85th anniversary — the conversation digs into what each film says about America, power, and the promise (or illusion) of individualism. They also trace how the ’40s Madness bracket led to this championship matchup. Lees meer
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Filmspotting Family (00:46:29-00:50:57)
Notes / Filmspotting Fest On Sale (00:50:58-00:59:42)
'40s Madness: Final (00:59:43-01:10:06)
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A24 Draft | Archive
22 april 2026 · 1 uur 12 min
A24 may have launched modestly in the early 2010s, but it didn’t take long for the indie distributor to reshape American cinema. To mark the company’s first decade — spanning Spring Breakers and The Bling Ring through Moonlight, Lady Bird, The Florida Project, and more — Adam and Josh convened the debut Filmspotting Draft in August 2022: ten A24 titles each, no shared picks, no trades, no fighting. Lees meer
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Balls Up: The High Stakes of Low-Brow Comedy | SVU
21 april 2026 · 1 uur 38 min
Matt and Jordan return with a review of Balls Up, debating if the Peter Farrelly formula still works on the small screen and whether they can actually recommend a movie involving cocaine-addicted crocodiles. Later, Matt revisits Empire Records, Jordan goes back to 1935 with The 39 Steps, and the team plays the first-ever round of "Key Chain." (Ep. #169) Lees meer
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Balls Up (00:02:59-00:34:13)
Rec Seg + Radical Streaming Honesty (00:34:14-01:11:40)
Game: Key Chain (01:11:41-01:29:18)
New to Streaming / Credits (01:29:19-01:37:28)
Notes:
Now Streaming on Bazooga - A Filmspotting: SVU Archive
https://letterboxd.com/samvanhallgren/list/now-streaming-on-bazooga-a-filmspotting-svu/
Matt's book "Funny Business: The Old-School Wedding Crashers and Knocked-Up Virgins Who Changed Comedy Forever" comes to bookstores everywhere in October
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/790241/funny-business-by-matt-singer/
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Top 5 Robert Duvall Scenes and '40s Madness Final 4 | #1060
17 april 2026 · 2 uur 4 min
Adam and Josh honor the late Robert Duvall with a Top 5 discussion of the scenes that best capture his range, authority, and restraint. From iconic bravura moments to quieter displays of control and vulnerability, the conversation traces performances that continue to define Duvall’s place in American cinema. Plus, the ’40s Madness bracket narrows to its Final 4 contenders. Lees meer
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Filmspotting Family (01:21:06-01:30:10)
Notes / Filmspotting Fest Announcement (01:30:11-01:47:45)
'40s Madness: Final 4 (01:47:46-02:00:12)
Credits / New Releases (02:00:12-02:02:30)
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The Godfather Part II Review | Archive
15 april 2026 · 53 min
After reviewing The Godfather in 2022 for the film's 50th anniversary, Adam and Josh devoted a bonus show to — arguably — its even greater sequel. For the first time, we're sharing that review in the main Filmspotting feed. Lees meer
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Apple TV’s Outcome: Testing the Limits of Keanu’s Likability | SVU
14 april 2026 · 1 uur 37 min
Not a dream, not a hoax — SVU is back. After an eight-year hiatus and a “miracle leap forward in technology,” Matt Singer returns with new co-host Jordan Hoffman. To christen the new era, they tackle Jonah Hill’s Apple TV original Outcome, starring Keanu Reeves as the neurotically obsessed movie star (and former heroin addict) Reef Hawk. The duo debates whether the film is a fascinating failure — or just a “transcendentally bad” piece of garbage. Plus, Jordan takes us on the grossest space-related tangent in podcast history, Matt provides some radical streaming honesty, including a recommendation for Netflix’s new Pizza Movie, and producer Sam Van Hallgren joins the fray for the inaugural edition of Letterboxding. (Ep. #168) Lees meer
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Coppola, Lucas, and Spielberg: How Success Changed the System — and Them
13 april 2026 · 46 min
Michael Phillips talks with author Paul Fischer about The Last Kings of Hollywood and the fragile, collaborative moment that brought Coppola, Lucas, and Spielberg together before success hardened into mythology. From near-misses and rivalries to the system they helped build—and later found themselves up against—the conversation asks what was possible then, what was lost, and why none of it happens without people pushing one another. Lees meer
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The Drama: A Split Decision and '40s Madness Elite 8 | #1059
10 april 2026 · 1 uur 25 min
Adam and Josh review The Drama, Kristoffer Borgli’s provocative relationship experiment starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, and split on whether its formal games around perception, narrative, and moral judgment deepen the emotional stakes. They then break down the Elite 8 matchups in ’40s Madness and size up what’s left of the bracket. Lees meer
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The Drama (00:02:07-00:43:21)
Filmspotting Family (00:43:22-00:47:01)
Next Week/Notes (00:47:02-01:00:43)
'40s Madness: Elite 8 (01:00:44-01:18:51)
Credits / New Releases (01:18:52-01:21:40)
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Pantheon Inductions and Dissident Cinema Marathon Announcement
9 april 2026 · 39 min
Adam and Josh officially induct two films into the Filmspotting Pantheon, the show’s eclectic movie Hall of Fame, welcoming a pair of foreign‑language classics from two of the show’s most admired filmmakers. They walk through the Pantheon voting process, reflect on this year’s nominees, and explain how the final selections rose to the top. Lees meer
They also announce the lineup for the upcoming Dissident Cinema Marathon — a new series focused on films that confront political power and state abuse.
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Dissident Cinema Marathon (00:01:16-00:18:57)
Pantheon Induction (00:18:58-00:37:45)
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Top 5 Horror Movies of the 21st Century | Archive
8 april 2026 · 44 min
Originally recorded ten years ago during a conversation sparked by David Robert Mitchell’s It Follows, Adam is joined by Michael Phillips for a Top 5 about standout horror films from the 21st century. The conversation captures a moment tied to a film whose influence remains strong, with a sequel set to begin filming this summer. Lees meer
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'40s Madness Sweet 16: An Upset Brewing?
3 april 2026 · 53 min
After two rounds entirely dominated by top seeds, could the first upset of ’40s Madness be brewing between Bicycle Thieves and Brief Encounter? Plus — thanks to the Filmspotting Bump™ — does The Best Years of Our Lives have what it takes to go toe‑to‑toe with It’s a Wonderful Life? Adam and Josh dig into the Sweet 16. Lees meer
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Intro (00:00:00-00:03:30)Round 2 Results (00:03:31-00:33:55)
Sweet 16 Matchups (00:33:56-00:40:43)
Bracket Challenge (00:40:44-00:45:15)
Credits / New Releases (01:13:01-01:18:01)
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Top 5 Movies About Marriage | Archive
1 april 2026 · 44 min
With THE DRAMA unfolding this weekend, we’re revisiting 2019’s Top 5 Movies About Marriage — a tour through the cracks and complexities of on‑screen commitments. Lees meer
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Project Hail Mary: Sensitivity in Space and '40s Madness Round 2 | #1058
27 maart 2026 · 1 uur 20 min
Adam and Josh review PROJECT HAIL MARY, exploring Ryan Gosling’s blend of humor, melancholy, and middle‑school‑teacher energy. They also discuss the practical effects approach that makes it all work before turning to Round 2 of '40s Madness. Lees meer
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Project Hail Mary (00:03:31-00:33:55)
Filmspotting Family (00:33:56-00:40:43)
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‘40s Madness Rd. 2 (00:45:16-01:13:00)
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Meek’s Cutoff: Why It Belongs in the Pantheon
26 maart 2026 · 51 min
Adam and Josh consider the Pantheon credentials of Kelly Reichardt’s MEEK’S CUTOFF, reflecting on its spare frontier world, questions of free will, and place in Reichardt’s larger American project. Lees meer
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Top 5 Things From Space (That Came To Destroy Us) | Archive
25 maart 2026 · 34 min
With our PROJECT HAIL MARY review coming Friday, we’re revisiting a Filmspotting blast from beyond: 2014’s Top 5 Things From Space (That Came to Destroy Us). B-movies, classic sci-fi, and Arnold Schwarzenegger all make the cut. Lees meer
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Stand by Me at 40: Why It Still Hits Hard and '40s Madness Round 1 | #1057
20 maart 2026 · 1 uur 28 min
Why does STAND BY ME still resonate 40 years later? Adam and Josh revisit Rob Reiner’s classic, reflecting on its friendships, its wistfulness, and River Phoenix’s unforgettable performance. Plus: a review of Maggie Gyllenhaal’s THE BRIDE and a look at the Round 1 matchups of Filmspotting '40s Madness. Lees meer
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Stand by Me (00:02:54-00:49:35)
Filmspotting Family (00:49:36-00:57:12)
The Bride (00:57:13-01:02:59)
Notes / Save the Date (01:03:00-01:08:22)
'40s Madness Rd. 1 (01:08:23-01:24:03)
Credits / New Releases (01:24:04-01:25:53)Correction:
-Yes, Adam realizes that he said "Jesus, does anybody" – twice! – not "anyone." He regrets the error.
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https://www.filmspotting.net/madness-Stephen King: Why I Hugged Rob Reiner After Watching ‘Stand by Me’
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The Martian Review | Archive
18 maart 2026 · 22 min
Inspired by the upcoming release of PROJECT HAIL MARY, Adam and Josh beam back to October 2015 when they suited up for THE MARTIAN — Ridley Scott’s brainy, big‑hearted sci‑fi rescue mission starring Matt Damon. Lees meer
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Oscars Predictions and Filmspotting Madness: 1940s Play‑Ins | #1056
13 maart 2026 · 2 uur 10 min
Adam, Josh, and Michael Phillips size up the Oscars with their annual rundown of who will win, who should win, and who was unfairly overlooked — plus the Filmspotting Madness: Best of the 1940s Play‑Ins. Lees meer
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Supp. Actress (00:02:17-00:22:03)
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Lead Actress (00:56:53-01:05:37)
Director (01:05:38-01:15:57)
Picture (01:15:58-01:37:53)
Family / Next Week / Notes (01:37:54-01:47:21)
Filmspotting Madness: Play-Ins (01:47:22-2:07:41)
Credits / New Releases (2:07:42-02:09:531)
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-Filmspotting Madness
https://www.filmspotting.net/madness/
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https://radionetwork.wfmt.com/people/hosts/michael-phillips/
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The Lord of the Rings Trilogy Review | Archive
11 maart 2026 · 39 min
This week’s Best Picture-winning archive pick takes us back to May 2018, when Adam and Josh returned to The Shire for a LORD OF THE RINGS reckoning. The original episode (#681) also includes a Top 5 Lord of the Rings Scenes. Lees meer
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Top 5 Unreliable Narrators and Kurosawa’s Rashomon | #1055
6 maart 2026 · 2 uur
This week’s Top 5 explores cinema’s most unreliable narrators, characters who bend, twist, or completely invent the truth. Adam and Josh pair the list with a fresh look at Kurosawa’s RASHOMON, the film that set the template for them all – and a potential 2026 Pantheon inductee. Lees meer
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Filmspotting Family (01:05:18-01:11:08)
Next Week, Notes, Poll (01:11:09-01:18:16)
Pantheon Project: Rashomon (01:18:17-01:56:39)
Credits / New Releases (01:56:40-01:59:51)
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Moonlight Review + Barry Jenkins & Naomie Harris Interview | Archive
4 maart 2026 · 36 min
This week’s Best Picture-winning archive pick takes us back to October 2016 and Adam’s conversation with MOONLIGHT director Barry Jenkins and star Naomie Harris. Then, hear the show's original review from that same episode. Lees meer
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Catherine O'Hara: Our Top 5 Characters | #1054
27 februari 2026 · 1 uur 35 min
Adam and Josh share their Top 5 Catherine O’Hara Characters, revisiting the brilliance and range she brought to every role — from Delia and Cookie to Moira Rose and Mickey. A heartfelt tribute to a performer whose presence defined some of cinema and TV’s most hilarious moments. Lees meer
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-O’Hara On the “Wiser Than Me” Podcast
https://lemonadamedia.com/podcast/julia-gets-wise-with-catherine-ohara/-Catherine O’Hara’s 10 Best Roles | Consequence of Sound
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Morgan Neville on Paul McCartney: Man on the Run
26 februari 2026 · 14 min
Oscar‑winning filmmaker Morgan Neville joins Adam to discuss his intimate archival portrait of Paul McCartney’s turbulent and creatively explosive 1970s. Neville reflects on his own documentarian origin story, his lifelong connection to the Beatles and Wings, how he built the film from audio‑only conversations with Paul, and why McCartney’s post‑Beatles decade feels like a sequel to Get Back. Lees meer
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Network Review | Archive
25 februari 2026 · 49 min
In honor of the late Robert Duvall, we share Adam and Josh's March 2021 review of Sidney Lumet's Best Picture-nominated NETWORK, which was part of the show's 7 From '76 series. Lees meer
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Wuthering Heights Review, How Green Was My Valley | #1053
20 februari 2026 · 1 uur 58 min
Emerald Fennell follows up her earlier provocations with one aimed at lovers of literature, "WUTHERING HEIGHTS." Marya E. Gates ("Cinema Her Way") joins Adam and Josh to unpack it all. Then, a Pantheon Project review of John Ford’s Best Picture-winning HOW GREEN WAS MY VALLEY, and listeners advocate for the best '90s movie soundtrack. Lees meer
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Robert Duvall, Frederick Wiseman (00:52:33-01:01:56)
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How Green Was My Valley (01:19:40-01:52:17)
Credits / New Releases (01:52:18-01:55:51)Notes/Links:
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The Silence of the Lambs Review | Archive
18 februari 2026 · 32 min
THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS hit theaters 35 years ago this month, winning the Best Picture Oscar (along with Actor, Actress, and Director) a year later. Adam and Josh revisited the film for its 30th anniversary in February 2021. Lees meer
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Trainspotting Review (30th Anniv.) and Pantheon Nominations | #1052
13 februari 2026 · 1 uur 55 min
Adam and Josh return to Danny Boyle’s drug-addled Edinburgh for TRAINSPOTTING’s 30th anniversary, then bring Producer Sam on to unveil the 2026 nominees for the Filmspotting Pantheon. Plus, Massacre Theatre. Lees meer
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Trainspotting at 30 (00:01:50-00:47:32)
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Massacre Theatre (00:56:35-01:04:43)
Pantheon Nominees (01:04:44-01:48:04)
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Casablanca Review | Archive
11 februari 2026 · 40 min
For Valentine's Week, we book a trip to CASABLANCA – circa 2017 – with Adam graciously welcoming critics-on-the-run Michael Phillips and Katherine Fusco to Café Filmspotting. This is the first drop in a four-week series of archive reviews featuring romantic Best Picture winners leading up to the 2026 Oscars. Lees meer
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