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Adam and Josh, um, split on the Dave Franco-Alison Brie body horror movie TOGETHER, then catalog the wonders of Billy Wilder’s SUNSET BOULEVARD, which still astonishes at 75. Plus, the new doc about T. Rex frontman Marc Bolan and the Deeply Flawed Filmspotting Poll asks you to relitigate the 1976 Best Picture race. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. (Timecodes and chapter starts may not be precise with ads.) Intro (00:00:00-00:01:54) Review: “Together” (00:01:55-00:40:06) Filmspotting Family (00:40:07-00:43:43) Review (AK): “AngelHeaded Hipster” (00:43:44-00:47:13) Next Week / Notes (00:47:14-00:52:29) Polls (00:52:30-01:01:13) Sacred Cow: “Sunset Boulevard” at 75 (01:01:14-01:42:46) Credits / New Releases (01:42:47-01:45:58) Links: -Cinema Interruptus: “The Player” https://www.siskelfilmcenter.org/interruptus -"AngelHeaded Hipster” Screenings https://greenwichentertainment.com/film/angelheaded-hi

Milos Forman’s Best Picture-winning ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST turns 50 this year, which gives Adam and Josh an excuse to revisit the film (which is already in the ⁠Filmspotting Pantheon⁠) and to celebrate the long and illustrious career of its charismatic star with their Top 5 Jack Nicholson Scenes. Plus, Adam recommends the new doc ARCHITECTON and Massacre Theatre. This episode is presented by ⁠Regal Unlimited⁠⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. (Timecodes and chapter starts may not be precise with ads.) Intro (00:00:00-00:01:38) Review: "One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest" (00:01:39-00:42:25) 20th Anniversary Messages (00:42:26-00:48:03) Review (AK): “Architecton” (00:48:04-00:55:29) Next Week / Notes (00:55:30-01:01:00) Massacre Theatre (01:01:01-01:07:20) Top 5: Jack Nicholson Scenes (01:07:21-02:11:06) Credits / New Releases (02:11:07-02:14:22) Links: -Cinema Interruptus: "The Player" ⁠https://www.siskelfilmcenter.org/interruptus⁠ Fee

Josh welcomes Michael Phillips to discuss Ari Aster’s divisive pandemic-set movie EDDINGTON – a review that appropriately includes the phrase, "I couldn’t agree less with you…" Plus, Michael shares thoughts on THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS; Josh gives the "non-cringe ventriloquist comedy" SUNLIGHT a Golden Brick nomination; and, from 2023, the Top 5 Joaquin Phoenix Performances. 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.) Intro (00:00:00-00:01:54) Review: “Eddington” (00:01:55-00:27:05) Spoiler Talk: “Eddington” (00:27:06-00:35:52) Filmspotting Family (00:35:53-00:38:51) Review (MP): "Fantastic Four: First Steps" (00:38:52-00:45:18) Golden Brickspotting (JL): “Sunlight” (00:45:19-00:50:55) Next Week / Notes (00:50:56-00:57:35) Poll (00:57:36-01:02:30) Top 5: Joaquin Phoenix Performances [2023] (01:02:31-01:48:44) Credits / New Releases (01

Coming up on episode #1024, Josh welcomes Michael Phillips for a review of Ari Aster's EDDINGTON. We'll also replay Adam and Josh's Top 5 Joaquin Phoenix Performances from April 2023. Notably absent from that Top 5? Phoenix's Theodore from Spike Jonze's HER. That's because the 2013 film was in the 'penalty box', having been the subject of a recent bonus show shared exclusively with Filmspotting Family members. Here it is for the first time in the main feed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam and Josh reckon with James Gunn’s SUPERMAN and then consider all the Supermen for their Top 5 Superman Movie Moments. Plus Massacre Theatre and more.  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.) Intro (00:00:00-00:01:52) Review: “Superman” (00:01:53-00:37:29) Filmspotting Family (00:37:30-00:41:28) Next Week / Notes (00:41:29-00:49:32) Massacre Theatre (00:49:33-00:54:56) Top 5: Superman Moments (00:54:57-01:39:31) Credits / New Releases (01:39:32-01:42:55) Links: Cinema Interruptus: “The Player” https://www.siskelfilmcenter.org/interruptus SNL's Space, The Infinite Frontier: Dr. Kent Wahler ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thealmanac77/video/7339217301218086149?lang=en⁠ Top 5 Batman/Superman Moments with Glen Weldon and Chris Klimek ⁠https://www.filmspotting.net/episodes-archive/2016/4/1/579-batman-v-superman-top-5-batman-superman-moments-m

To celebrate its 25th anniversary, Wong Kar-Wai's intoxicatingly romantic film returns to theaters in select cities. Adam and Josh discussed the film, which placed 4th on the New York Times' recent list of the 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century, as part of a 2021 marathon devoted to the filmmaker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam and Josh take stock of the movie year with their Top 5 Films of 2025 (So Far), and take another look at Billy Wilder’s THE APARTMENT, which took home the Best Picture and Best Director prize 65 years ago. 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.) Intro (00:00:00-00:01:32) Top 5: Films of 2025 So Far (00:01:33-00:52:35) Filmspotting Family (00:52:36-00:58:59) Next Week / Notes / Poll (00:59:00-01:09:12) Pantheon Project: “The Apartment” (01:09:13-01:48:47) Credits / New Releases (01:48:48-01:50:54) Links: Cinema Interruptus: “The Player” https://www.siskelfilmcenter.org/interruptus The Reveal: “The Apartment” https://thereveal.film/54-tie-the-apartment-the-reveal-discusses-all-100-of-sight-sounds-greatest-films-of-all-time/ Filmspotting’s Billy Wilder Marathon https://www.filmspotting.net/wilder Feedback: -Email us at ⁠⁠feedback@fi

With a new SUPERMAN coming to theaters, we're sharing a Top 5 from the Zack Snyder era: "Batman/Superman Moments" featuring Adam joined by Pop Culture Happy Hour's Glen Weldon and Chris Klimek. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam and Josh decided they could and should give Steven Spielberg’s 1993 blockbuster JURASSIC PARK the Sacred Cow treatment, along with a review of the franchise’s latest (and best since ‘93?) installment JURASSIC WORLD REBIRTH. Plus, Josh recommends M3GAN 2.0 and SORRY, BABY. 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.) Intro (00:00:00-00:02:02) Review: "Jurassic World Rebirth" (00:02:03-00:35:05) Review (JL): "M3GAN 2.0" (00:35:06-00:41:15) Filmspotting Family (00:41:16-00:44:45) Golden Brickspotting: "Sorry, Baby" (00:44:46-00:50:44) Next Week / Notes (00:50:45-00:53:06) Massacre Theatre (00:53:07-01:00:11) Sacred Cow: "Jurassic Park" (01:00:12-01:47:58) Credits / New Releases (01:47:59-01:52:56) Correction: -The R rating existed in 1975; PG-13 didn't. Links: -July 4th Merch Sale ⁠⁠⁠https://filmspotting.net/shop⁠⁠ -Cinema Interruptus:

With THIS IS SPINAL TAP back in theaters for its 41st anniversary, we're sharing our 8 From '84 review of the mock rock doc classic. Also from '84, the Talking Heads' classic concert film directed by Jonathan Demme, STOP MAKING SENSE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you agree 28 YEARS LATER has too many ideas “smooshed” together or that it all coheres around a single compelling one, Adam and Josh are both eager to see how these rage zombies evolve. Plus, a revisit of the Top 5 Danny Boyle Characters with Danny Boyle. 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.) Intro (00:00:00-00:02:12) Review: “28 Years Later” (00:02:13-00:36:01) Review: “Familiar Touch” (00:36:02-00:46:00) Filmspotting Family (00:46:01-00:50:07) Next Week / Polls / Promos (00:50:08-01:09:06) Listener Feedback (01:09:07-01:23:02) Top 5: Danny Boyle Characters Pt. 1 (01:23:02-01:45:21) Danny Boyle Characters Pt. 2 (01:45:22-01:59:11) Credits / New Releases (01:59:12-02:03:22) Links: Cinema Interruptus: “The Player” https://www.siskelfilmcenter.org/interruptus New York Times: 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century https://www.nyti

Adam and Josh review Celine Song’s love-and-money triangle MATERIALISTS, the follow-up to her exquisite 2023 debut "Past Lives." Plus, reviews of Mike Flanagan’s Stephen King adaptation THE LIFE OF CHUCK and Pixar’s ELIO.  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.) Intro (00:00:00-00:01:37) Review: “Materialists” (00:01:38-00:36:48) Family / 20th Anniversary Messages (00:36:49-00:42:41) Review (JL): "Elio" (00:42:42-00:45:48) Next Week / Notes (00:45:49-00:52:27) Massacre Theatre (00:52:28-00:59:53) Review: "The Life of Chuck" (00:59:54-01:19:49) Credits / New Releases (01:19:50-01:22:54) Links: Cinema Interruptus: "The Player" https://www.siskelfilmcenter.org/interruptus Celine Song's "Past Lives" https://www.filmspotting.net/episodes-archive/2023/6/23/925-asteroid-city-past-lives Stephen King Reviews https://www.filmspotting.net/episo

With Celine Song's MATERIALISTS now in theaters, we share our review of her remarkable 2023 debut, PAST LIVES. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wes Anderson and the Anderson Players are back in theaters with THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME. Adam and Josh have a review, plus thoughts on the Philippou Brothers’ BRING HER BACK and Alex Ross Perry’s PAVEMENTS. 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.) Intro (00:00:00-00:02:35) Review: “The Phoenician Scheme” (00:02:35-00:37:48) Filmspotting Family (00:37:49-00:41:22) Next Week / Notes (00:41:23-00:43:45) Polls (00:43:45-00:58:19) Reviews: "Pavements," "Bring Her Back" (00:58:20-01:09:29) Tarkovsky Marathon Awards (01:09:30-01:35:08) Credits / New Releases (01:35:09-01:38:44) Links: Adam's Wes Anderson Ranked https://letterboxd.com/filmspotting/list/wes-anderson-ranked/ Filmspotting Archive: Wes Anderson ⁠https://www.filmspotting.net/episodes-archive/tag/wes+anderson Josh's Wes Anderson Ranked https://letterboxd.com/larsenonfilm/list/wes-and

With his latest, THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME, now in theaters, here's Adam and Josh's 2023 review of Wes Anderson's previous feature, ASTEROID CITY. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s CLUELESS’s 30th anniversary garden party and everyone’s invited, including NPR’s Aisha Harris, who joins Adam for a revisit of Amy Heckerling’s ‘95 comedy and the Top 5 Movie Quotes (In Our Lexicon).  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.) Intro (00:00:00-00:03:12) Review: “Clueless” at 30 (00:03:13-00:46:46) 20th Anniversary Messages (00:46:47-00:51:22) Next Week / Notes (00:51:23-00:55:42) Massacre Theatre (00:55:43-01:02:25) Top 5: Movie Quotes (01:02:26-01:46:56) Credits / New Releases (01:46:57-01:51:47) Links: NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour https://www.npr.org/people/912788259/aisha-harris The “Clueless” CD-ROM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pI4jaKizt5s Feedback: -Email us at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠. -⁠⁠Ask Us Anything⁠⁠ and we might answer your question in bonus content. Support: -Join the Filmspotting Family for

Inspired by their review of  MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - THE FINAL RECKONING, the latest and allegedly last film in the 30-year-old Tom Cruise-led franchise, Adam and guest Michael Phillips share their Top 5 Movie Stunts. Plus, what is the best M:I film anyway?   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.) Intro (00:00:00-00:01:54) Top 5 Movie Stunts (00:01:55-00:34:11) 20th Anniversary Messages (00:34:12-00:39:10) Review: “M:I - The Final Reckoning” (00:39:11-00:57:26) Next Week / Notes / Polls (00:57:27-01:14:29) Top 5 cont. (01:14:30-01:42:26) Credits / New Releases (01:42:27-01:47:34) Notes/Links: -Did Adam forget DIE HARD was in the Pantheon? Absolutely. -Filmspotting Pantheon https://letterboxd.com/filmspotting/list/filmspotting-pantheon/detail/ -Michael Phillips' interview with Rolf Saxon https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/05/27/column-i

Adam and Josh revisit BEFORE SUNSET for its 20th-ish anniversary and share their conversation about BEFORE SUNRISE, which followed a 30th-anniversary screening earlier this year to close Filmspotting Fest. Scott Tobias (The Next Picture Show, The Reveal) and Producer Sam Van Hallgren joined them for that. Plus, the final film in the Andrei Tarkovsky Marathon, 1983’s NOSTALGHIA.     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.) Intro (00:00:00-00:01:56) Pantheon Project: “Before Sunset” (00:01:57-00:37:39) Filmspotting Family (00:37:40-00:40:02) Next Week / Notes / Massacre Theatre (00:40:03-00:50:29) Filmspotting Fest: “Before Sunrise” (00:50:30-01:20:46) Pantheon Induction (01:20:47-01:23:27) Tarkovsky #5: “Nostalghia” (01:23:28-01:53:27) Credits / New Releases (01:53:28-01:56:39) Links: -Filmspotting Pantheon https://letterboxd.com/filmspott

The Best of the Century conversation continues with a draft of the best actors and actresses of the last 25 years, and the Andrei Tarkovsky Marathon brings Adam and Josh into STALKER’s The Zone. 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.) Intro (00:00:00-00:01:43) Actors of the Century Draft (00:01:44-00:56:24) Filmspotting Family (00:56:25-00:59:52) Next Week / Notes / Poll (00:59:53-01:06:45) Tarkovsky Marathon #4: “Stalker” (01:06:46-01:47:10) Credits / New Releases (01:47:11-01:50:58) Links: Top 25 Films of the Century https://www.filmspotting.net/top-5-lists-archive/1013-top-25-century Andrei Tarkovsky Marathon https://www.filmspotting.net/marathons Feedback: -Email us at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠. -⁠⁠Ask Us Anything⁠⁠ and we might answer your question in bonus content. Support: -Join the Filmspotting Family for bonus episodes

Adam and Josh leave their Filmspotting Madness brackets behind to make their Top 25 Films of the Century picks – and they manage to do it with only a little overlap. Plus, the return of Massacre Theatre.  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.) Intro (00:00:00-00:02:19) Top 25 - Pt. 1 (00:02:20-00:40:58) Filmspotting Family (00:40:59-00:45:12) Next Week / Notes (00:45:13-00:47:54) Massacre Theatre (00:47:55-00:50:54) Top 25 - Pt. 2 (00:50:55-01:15:56) Credits / New Releases (01:15:57-01:20:30) Links: -Sam's Top 25 of the Last 25 https://letterboxd.com/samvanhallgren/list/top-25-of-the-last-25/ -Filmspotting Madness ⁠⁠⁠https://www.filmspotting.net/madness⁠⁠⁠ -"Petite Maman" Criterion Essay ⁠https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/8153-petite-maman-au-revoir-l-enfance⁠ Feedback: -Email us at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠. -⁠⁠⁠Ask