Filmspotting

Mar 06 2025 48 ep. 85 mins 2.1k

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Adam Kempenaar and Josh Larsen review new and classic movies, offering "affable, insightful film analysis since 2005" (NY Times).

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#1004: Filmspotting Fest, Oscars Recap, Pantheon Induction

Mar 06 2025 95 mins

Adam and Josh recap the Sean Baker Oscars and relive screenings of BRICK, BEFORE SUNRISE and more at the inaugural Filmspotting Fest. Plus the 2025 Pantheon Project concludes with two films inducted into Filmspotting’s Hall of Fame. 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

#1003: Oscars Special with Michael Phillips, Grand Theft Hamlet

Feb 27 2025 87 mins

The Chicago Tribune’s Michael Phillips joins Adam and Josh for some Oscar predictions—and corrections. Plus Josh nominates GRAND THEFT HAMLET for the 2025 Golden Brick Award. 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 start early.) Int

#1002: Grizzly Man (20th Anniv.), I’m Still Here, A Different Man

Feb 20 2025 80 mins

For the Pantheon Project, Adam and Josh revisit GRIZZLY MAN, Werner Herzog’s 2005 documentary about the life and tragic death of grizzly bear enthusiast Timothy Treadwell. Plus, Josh recommends Walter Salles’ I’M STILL HERE, and Adam catches up with Best Actor nominee Sebastian Stan in his other acclaimed 2024 film, A DIFFERENT MAN. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimite

#1001: Emilia Pérez, Cléo From 5 to 7

Feb 13 2025 90 mins

With its 13 Oscar nominations, Adam and Josh could no longer ignore EMILIA PÉREZ. True to the film’s divisive reputation, they split on it. Plus, a very special musical edition of Massacre Theatre and a revelatory Pantheon Project review of Agnès Varda’s CLÉO FRMO 5 TO 7. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays f

#1000: Singin’ in the Rain, The Brutalist, Zodiac Killer Project (Sundance)

Feb 06 2025 119 mins

For their 1000th episode, Adam, Josh, and guest Michael Phillips consider the many and varied pleasures of 1952’s SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN, a Pantheon Project review of the classic movie musical. Adam recommends Sundance award-winners PRIME MINISTER and ZODIAC KILLER PROJECT, and then he and Josh go long on Brady Corbet’s THE BRUTALIST. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimite

#999: Presence, Pantheon Candidates, Oscar Nominations

Jan 30 2025 119 mins

Adam and Josh start with the good, the bad, and the ugly of the 2025 Oscar nominations before diving into Steven Soderbergh’s ghost POV film PRESENCE, saving some spoiler talk for the end of the show. Then producer Sam Van Hallgren joins to talk Filmspotting Pantheon and nominate nine new titles for induction. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch mo

#998: Top 10 Most Anticipated Films of 2025

Jan 23 2025 80 mins

Adam and Josh make their picks for the most promising films of the movie year and share details about upcoming show plans, including news on Marathons, Madness, and the Pantheon Project. 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 start earl

#997: The Best Scenes of 2024

Jan 16 2025 101 mins

It’s the annual Filmspotting Wrap Party with Adam and Josh sharing their favorite scenes of the year for a live Chicago audience. Joined by the Chicago Tribune’s Michael Phillips. Plus, the announcement of the 2024 Golden Brick winner! This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. (Timecodes

#996: A Complete Unknown, Nosferatu, Babygirl, September 5

Jan 09 2025 92 mins

Adam and Josh catch up with a trio of end-of-year releases, including the Dylan biopic A COMPLETE UNKNOWN, Robert Eggers’ NOSFERATU, and Nicole Kidman in the provocative BABYGIRL, plus the new docudrama SEPTEMBER 5. 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 wi

#995: Top 10 Films of 2024 with Michael Phillips and Marya Gates

Dec 19 2024 184 mins

Adam and Josh get out the Allen wrench and reassemble the Filmspotting roundtable for the Top 10 Films of 2024 with Michael Phillips (Chicago Tribune) and film and culture writer 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 star