Filmspotting

Apr 10 2025 48 ep. 88 mins 2.2k

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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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#1009: Pride & Prejudice at 20, Top 5 Rain Scenes, Madness ‘25 (Elite 8), Eephus

Apr 10 2025 129 mins

Adam and Michael Phillips revisit Joe Wright’s PRIDE & PREJUDICE for its 20th anniversary – and to see if Adam has warmed up to a film he was tepid on back in 2005. (Spoiler: boy, has he.) Will C-beams glitter in the dark for the Top 5 Rain Scenes? Plus, Brickspotting with the indie baseball movie EEPHUS and the Filmspotting Madness Elite 8. This episode is presented by Regal

#1008: Top 5 Gene Hackman Scenes, Madness ‘25 (Sweet 16)

Apr 03 2025 117 mins

When Gene Hackman died last month at 95, Adam and Josh knew they owed the actor a Top 5. After knocking out a few blind spots and revisiting some favorites, they use their Top 5 Gene Hackman Scenes to try to get at what made the actor so special. Also, Josh reviews Nicole Kidman in HOLLAND, Michael Shannon’s directing debut ERIC LARUE, and nominates the inventive (if "Memento"-in

#1007: Brick Q&A with Rian Johnson, Death of a Unicorn, Madness '25 - Round 2

Mar 27 2025 122 mins

Recorded live following Filmspotting Fest's opening night screening of BRICK, writer/director Rian Johnson reflects on his high school-set neo-noir classic. Plus Josh's review of A24's new DEATH OF A UNICORN and Round 2 of Filmspotting Madness–Best of the 21st Century (So Far). This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays

#1006: Black Bag with Roxana Hadadi, Madness ‘25 - Round 1

Mar 20 2025 86 mins

Josh and Vulture critic Roxana Hadadi review BLACK BAG, with Josh calling it Steven Soderbergh's best in over a decade. Roxana sticks around for Round 1 of Filmspotting Madness - Best of the 21st Century (So Far), only to be confronted with choices like PHANTOM THREAD or WALL-E. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays f

#1005: Mickey 17, Madness ‘25 - Play-Ins, On Becoming a Guinea Fowl

Mar 13 2025 85 mins

Adam and Josh split on MICKEY 17, Bong Joon-ho’s follow-up to the Best Picture-winning PARASITE. Josh recommends Rungano Nyoni’s ON BECOMING A GUINEA FOWL and Filmspotting Madness: Best of the 21st Century (So Far) begins. 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

#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