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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 ⁠⁠feedback@filmspotting.net⁠⁠. -⁠⁠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 ⁠⁠⁠feedback@filmspotting.net⁠⁠⁠. -⁠⁠⁠Ask

Adam sits down with film writer Violet Lucca to discuss David Cronenberg's provocative filmography and his latest foray into body horror, THE SHROUDS. Plus, he revisits STAR WARS: EPISODE III - REVENGE OF THE SITH for the first time since his five-star review in 2005, Josh has a review of the new VULCANIZADORA from director Joel Potrykus, and a new Madness Champion is crowned. 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 (00:00:00-00:01:55) Review: “Revenge of the Sith” at 20 (00:01:56-00:35:56) Review (JL): “Vulcanizadora” (00:35:57-00:42:52) Filmspotting Family (00:42:53-00:46:34) Next Week / Notes (00:46:35-00:51:54) Preview: Chicago Critics Film Festival (00:51:55-00:57:58) Filmspotting Madness Champion (00:57:59-01:09:41) Violet Lucca Interview (01:09:42-01:39:57) Josh on “The Shrouds” (01:39:58-01:43:06) Credits / New Releases (01:4

Ryan Coogler puts everything, and we do mean everything, into SINNERS, his first film post-”Black Panther.” Adam and Josh have a review, plus ANDREI RUBLEV, THE LEGEND OF OCHI, and the Filmspotting Madness: Best of the Century Final.   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 (00:00:00-00:02:27) Review: “Sinners” (00:02:28-00:32:07) Filmspotting Family (00:32:08-00:36:34) Review (JL): “The Legend of Ochi” (00:36:35-00:40:48) Next Week / Notes (00:40:49-00:44:23) Filmspotting Madness Final (00:44:24-00:52:02) Tarkovsky #2: “Andrei Rublev” (00:52:03-01:32:13) Credits / New Releases (01:32:14-01:36:42) Links: -Chicago Critics Film Fest https://www.chicagocriticsfilmfestival.com/ -Filmspotting Madness https://www.filmspotting.net/madness -Scott Tobias and Keith Phipps on “Andrei Rublev” https://thereveal.substack.com/p/67-tie-andrei-rublev-the-re

The same weekend that Sean Baker won a shelf-full of Oscars, Filmspotting was screening his 2015 breakout TANGERINE as part of Filmspotting Fest. Following that screening, Vulture’s Alison Willmore joined Adam and Josh to discuss the film. That conversation, plus reviews of THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND and THE FISHING PLACE, the Filmspotting Madness Final 4, and the start of the Andrei Tarkovsky Marathon. 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 (00:00:00-00:06:49) Review (JL): “The Fishing Place” (00:06:50-00:14:15) Review (AK): “The Ballad of Wallis Island” (00:14:16-00:18:28) Filmspotting Fest: “Tangerine” (00:18:29-00:52:44) Filmspotting Family (00:52:45-00:57:08) Next Week / Notes (00:57:09-01:03:53) Filmspotting Madness: Final 4 (01:03:54-01:14:00) Tarkovsky #1: “Steamroller and the Violin,” “Ivan’s Childhood” (01:14:01-01:47:28) Credits /

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 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 (00:00:00-00:02:18) Val Kilmer (00:02:19-00:11:18) Sacred Cow: “Pride & Prejudice” at 20 (00:11:19-00:43:27) Filmspotting Family (00:43:28-00:47:59) Brickspotting: “Eephus” (00:48:00-00:57:38) Next Week / Notes (00:57:39-01:01:44) Filmspotting Madness: Elite 8 (01:01:45-01:12:47) Top 5 Rain Scenes (01:12:48-01:59:26) Credits / New Releases (01:59:27-02:04:22) Links: -Filmspotting Madness https://www.filmspotting.net/madness -Facets https://facets.org/ Feedback: -Em

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"-inspired) new thriller GAZER for the Golden Brick. Plus, the Filmspotting Madness: Best of the 21st Century (So Far) Sweet 16. 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 (00:00:00-00:03:01) Top 5: Gene Hackman Scenes (00:03:02-00:34:14) Filmspotting Family (00:34:15-00:39:48) Reviews (JL): “Gazer,” “Eric Larue,” “Holland” (00:39:49-00:47:00) Next Week / Notes (00:47:00-00:53:54) Filmspotting Madness: Sweet 16 (00:53:55-01:18:11) Top 5 Hackman, cont. (01:18:12-01:48:28) Cred

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 for itself in just two visits. (Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.) Intro (00:00:00-00:02:57) "Brick" Setup (00:02:58-00:12:22) "Brick" Q&A (00:12:23-01:03:07) Filmspotting Family (01:03:08-01:06:44) Review (JL): "Death of a Unicorn" (01:06:45-01:11:01) Next Week / Notes (01:11:02-01:16:05) Filmspotting Madness: Round 2 (01:16:06-01:52:40) Credits / New Releases (01:52:41-01:56:46) Notes/Links: -Filmspotting Madness https://www.filmspotting.net/madness -RSVP for Boulder Meetup https://forms.gle/qHxez1HRFNiufYKeA -2025 Ebert Interruptus https://www.colorado.edu/cwa/ Feedback: -Email us at feedback@film

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 for itself in just two visits. (Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.) Intro (00:00:00-00:03:42) Review: “Black Bag” (00:03:43-00:36:51) Filmspotting Family (00:36:52-00:42:29) Next Week / Notes (00:42:30-00:49:54) Filmspotting Madness: Round 1 (00:49:55-01:15:33) Credits / New Releases (01:15:34-01:21:24) Notes/Links: -Filmspotting Madness https://www.filmspotting.net/madness -2025 Ebert Interruptus https://www.colorado.edu/cwa/ Feedback: -Email us at feedback@filmspotting.net. -Ask Us Anything and we might answer your question in bonus content. Support: -Join the Filmspotting Family for bonus episode

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 precise with ads; chapters may start early.) Intro (00:00:00-00:01:50) Review: “Mickey 17” (00:01:51-00:29:54) Filmspotting Family (00:29:55-00:32:49) Review (JL): “On Becoming a Guinea Fowl” (00:32:50-00:36:28) Next Week / Notes (00:36:29-00:43:03) Massacre Theatre (00:43:04-00:46:20) Filmspotting Madness: Play-Ins (00:46:21-01:16:08) Credits / New Releases (01:16:09-01:20:22) Notes/Links: -Filmspotting Madness: Best of the 21st Century (So Far) https://www.filmspotting.net/madness -2025 Ebert Interruptus https://www.colorado.edu/cwa/ -Filmspotting Fest Posters https://www.filmspotting.net/shop Feedback: -Email us at feedback@filmsp

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 not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.) Intro (00:00:00-00:01:44) Remembering Gene Hackman (00:01:45-00:07:09) Oscars Recap (00:07:10-00:15:01) Filmspotting Family (00:15:02-00:18:43) Next Week / Notes (00:18:44-00:24:06) Filmspotting Fest (00:24:07-00:50:43) Pantheon Induction Ceremony (00:50:44-01:02:28) From the Archive: Marathon Review (01:02:29-01:25:40) Credits / New Releases (01:25:41-01:30:25) Notes/Links: Filmspotting Pantheon https://letterboxd.com/filmspotting/list/filmspotting-pantheon/detail/ “Cinema Her Way: Visionary Female Directors in Their Own Words” https://www.rizzoliusa.com/book/9780847846610/ Feedba

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.) Intro (00:00:00-00:04:03) Oscar Picks: Supporting Actress/Actor (00:04:04-00:25:32) Oscar Picks: Lead Actor/Actress (00:25:33-00:43:38) Filmspotting Family (00:43:39-00:47:56) Golden Brickspotting (JL): “Grand Theft Hamlet” (00:47:57-00:53:39) Notes (00:53:40-00:54:16) Massacre Theatre (00:54:17-01:02:56) Oscar Picks: Director/Picture (01:02:57-01:17:19) Credits / New Releases (01:17:20-01:21:49) Notes/Links: Filmspotting Fest https://www.filmspottingfest.com Filmspotting Pantheon https://letterboxd.com/filmspotting/list/filmspotting-pantheon/detail/ Filmspotting Golden Brick Awards https://www.filmspotting.net/bricks Feedback: Email us at

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 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 (00:00:00-00:01:57) Pantheon Project: "Grizzly Man" (00:01:58-00:42:54) Filmspotting Family (00:42:55-00:46:12) Next Week / Notes (00:46:13-00:51:02) Polls (00:51:03-00:58:06) Oscars Homework: "I’m Still Here," "A Different Man" (00:58:07-01:11:36) Credits / New Releases (01:11:37-01:15:05) Notes/Links: Filmspotting Fest https://www.filmspottingfest.com Filmspotting Pantheon https://letterboxd.com/filmspotting/list/filmspotting-pantheon/detail/ “For God’s Sake, Let’s Talk About

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 for itself in just two visits. (Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.) Intro (00:00:00-00:01:42) Review: “Emilia Pérez” (00:01:43-00:28:36) Filmspotting Family (00:28:37-00:32:03) Next Week / Notes (00:32:04-00:39:02) Musical Massacre Theatre (00:39:03-00:50:14) Pantheon Project: “Cléo From 5 to 7” (00:50:15-01:20:52) Credits / New Releases (01:20:53-01:25:13) Notes/Links: Filmspotting Fest https://www.filmspottingfest.com Filmspotting Pantheon https://letterboxd.com/filmspotting/list/filmspotting-pantheon/detail/ Feedback: Email us at feedback@filmspotting.net. Ask Us Anything and we might answer your question

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 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, 1000th Episode (00:00:00-00:04:21) Pantheon Project: “Singin’ in the Rain” (00:04:22-00:54:33) Filmspotting Family (00:54:34-00:59:46) Virtual Sundance: “Prime Minister” “Zodiac Killer Project” (00:59:47-01:06:32) Next Week / Notes (01:06:33-01:10:14) Polls (Lynch, Bittersweet Romances) (01:10:15-01:18:06) Review: “The Brutalist” (01:18:07-01:50:21) Credits / New Releases (01:50:22-01:54:06) LINKS Filmspotting Fest https://www.filmspottingfest.com Filmspotting Pantheon http

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 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) Oscar Nom Reactions (00:01:57-00:14:08) Review: “Presence” (00:14:09-00:27:24) Filmspotting Family (00:27:25-00:32:33) Next Week / Notes (00:32:34-00:38:10) Massacre Theatre (00:38:11-00:46:52) Pantheon Nominations (00:46:53-01:38:16) Show Credits, New Releases (01:38:17-01:43:01) “Presence” Spoiler Talk (01:43:02-01:54:10) Notes/Links: Filmspotting Fest https://www.filmspottingfest.com Filmspotting Pantheon https://letterboxd.com/filmspotting/list/filmspotting-pantheon/detail/ Fi

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 early.) Intro (00:00:00-00:01:41) David Lynch Tribute (00:01:42-00:14:03) 2025 Preview (00:14:04-00:39:46) 2025 Show Plans / Notes (00:39:47-00:55:14) 2025 Preview, cont. (00:55:15-01:11:21) Notes/Links: Filmspotting Fest https://www.filmspottingfest.com "In David Lynch’s Dreams, Cinema Cracked Open a Little Wider" https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/01/17/appreciation-in-david-lynchs-dreams-cinema-cracked-open-a-little-wider/ "David Lynch Offered a Peace that Passes Understanding" https://thinkchristian.net/david-lynch-offered-a-peace-that-passes-understanding “Andrei Rublev” at Doc Films https://docfilms.org/calendar/Winter_2025/inner

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 will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.) Intro (00:00:00-00:04:25) Opening Scenes (00:04:26-00:19:12) Funniest Scenes (00:19:13-00:29:14) Moving Moment (00:29:15-00:37:03) 2024 Golden Brick Award (00:37:04-00:47:26) Music Moment (00:47:27-01:06:05) Scenes of the Year (01:06:06-01:33:35) Notes/Links: L.A. Wildfire Relief: World Central Kitchen https://wck.org/ L.A. Wildfire Relief: World Renew https://worldrenew.net/disasters/responding-to-california-fires Feedback: Email us at feedback@filmspotting.net. Ask Us Anything and we might answer your question in bonus content. Support us: -Join the Filmspotting Family for bonus

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 with ads; chapters may start early.) Opening (00:00:00-00:02:18) Review: “Nosferatu” (00:02:19-00:23:13) Review: “A Complete Unknown” (00:23:14-00:50:34) Notes, Polls (00:50:35-00:55:30) Massacre Theatre (00:55:31-01:01:49) Review (AK): “September 5” (01:01:50-01:05:35) Review: “Babygirl” (01:05:36-01:22:49) Notes/Links: Jennifer Milich’s Review of Nosferatu https://letterboxd.com/jennifermilich/film/nosferatu-2024/ "Nosferatu and the Absence of God" https://thinkchristian.net/nosferatu-and-the-absence-of-god "A Complete Unknown Isn’t About Bob Dylan" https://slate.com/culture/2024/12/bob-dylan-movie-complete-unknown-timothee-chalamet.h

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 start early.) Opening (00:00:00-00:13:57) Top Outliers (00:13:58-00:41:58) Consensus Picks – Pt. 1 (00:41:59-01:25:21) Notes, Polls (01:25:22-01:40:16) Golden Brick Finalists (01:40:17-02:02:38) Consensus Picks – Pt. 2 (02:02:39-02:38:10) More Outliers (02:38:11-02:58:42) Notes/Links: Top 10 Films of 2024 https://www.filmspotting.net/top-5-lists-archive/995-top-10-films-of-2024 Filmspotting Fest https://filmspottingfest.com 2024 Wrap Party Live https://filmspotting.eventbrite.com/ 2024 Golden Brick Finalists/Vote https://www.filmspotting.net/bricks Michael Phillips at the Chicago Tribune https://www.chicagotribune.com/author/michael-ph