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Between its late-August premiere at Venice (where it won the festival's top prize) and its release in theaters here in the States, Todd Phillips' JOKER provoked every possible response, with some calling it one of the best films of the year and others calling it the absolute worst – not to mention the much-discussed fears that the movie was "dangerous." No surprise then that when Adam and Josh finally got around to seeing it, they split – not just on the film itself, but on everything from the film's score to star Joaquin Phoenix's take on the iconic villain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's much to discuss (and admire) about Coppola’s MEGALOPOLIS. Plus, reviews of Pitt and Clooney in WOLFS, animated hit THE WILD ROBOT, and Rosemary’s Baby prequel APARTMENT 7A, along with some under-the-radar Chicago International Film Festival titles to seek out. 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 (00:00:00-00:01:46) "Megalopolis" (00:01:47-00:39:48) “Wolfs,” “The Wild Robot,” “Apartment 7A” (00:39:49-00:49:52) Next Week, In Memoriam (00:49:53-00:57:25) Polls (00:57:26-01:06:56) Preview: Chicago Int'l Film Festival (01:06:57-01:33:34) Notes/Links: Chicago International Film Festival https://www.chicagofilmfestival.com/ 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 episodes and complete archive access. http://film

Who’s guilty of leaving 1974’s MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS off their Top 5 Whodunits list? Adam and Josh discuss the film as part of their Sidney Lumet Marathon. And reviews of THE SUBSTANCE and WILL & HARPER.    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 (00:00:00-00:01:46) Top 5: Whodunits (00:01:47-00:38:09) Reviews: “Will & Harper,” “The Substance” (00:38:10-00:52:26) Next Week, Notes (00:52:27-00:57:33) Massacre Theatre (00:57:34-01:04:44) Lumet #5: “Murder on the Orient Express” (01:04:45-01:26:47) Top 5 Whodunits, cont. (01:26:48-01:49:42) Notes/Links: Vulture Movies Fantasy League https://moviegame.vulture.com/ 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 episodes and complete archive access. http://filmspottingfami

For its 30th anniversary, Adam and Josh give the Sacred Cow treatment to THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION, a Best Picture nominee turned cable TV staple. And the Sidney Lumet Marathon continues with 1964’s Cold War thriller FAIL SAFE. 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 (00:00:00-00:01:59) Sacred Cow: “The Shawshank Redemption” (00:02:00-01:02:04) Next Week, Notes (01:02:05-01:10:55) Polls (01:10:56-01:24:49) Lumet #4: “Fail Safe” (01:24:50-01:55:09) Notes/Links: Lorrie Moore on Titanic: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/film/3591572/Titanic-force-of-a-young-woman-in-love.html Dana Stevens on Titanic https://slate.com/culture/2012/04/james-cameron-s-titanic-starring-leonardo-dicaprio-and-kate-winslet-now-in-3d-reviewed.html Umberto Eco on Casablanca https://www.theparisreview.org/blog/2019/10/28/the-cult-of-the-imperfect/ Vulture Movies Fantasy

Damien Chazelle's WHIPLASH is back in theaters this month for its 10th anniversary, and Miloš Forman's Best Picture-winning AMADEUS turns 40. Both films use the subject of musical genius to explore themes of obsession, greatness, and complicated relationships between peers, mentors, and proteges. For access to the complete Filmspotting archive, going back to 2005, join the Filmspotting Family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Michael Keaton back as everyone’s favorite Juilliard-trained ghoul in BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE, Adam and Josh consider the versatile actor’s career with their Top 5 Keaton Performances. Plus, a review of the Tim Burton sequel 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 will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.) Opening (00:00:00-00:01:30) Top 5: Michael Keaton Performances (00:01:31-00:42:10) Review: “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” (00:42:11-00:51:51) Next Week, Notes (00:51:52-00:59:42) Massacre Theatre (00:59:42-01:07:54) Top 5: Michael Keaton, cont. (01:07:55-01:31:09) 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 episodes and complete archive access. http://filmspottingfamily.com -T-shirts (and more) on sale at the Filmspotting Shop. https://filmspottin

Mel Brooks's legendary comedy is back in theaters this month for its 50th anniversary, so we're sharing Adam and Josh's 2014 Sacred Cow review, which was done in honor of its 40th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam and Josh break out the Folie à Deux format for one more 2024 preview, with 25 of the most intriguing fall films organized into 12 head-to-head matchups. Plus, Adam’s review of REBEL RIDGE, the latest from “Green Room” director Jeremy Saulnier. 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 (00:00:00-00:01:32) Fall Movie Preview (00:01:33-00:41:38) Review (AK): “Rebel Ridge” (00:41:39-00:48:41) Next Week, Notes, Polls (00:48:42-01:06:10) Fall Movie Preview, cont. (01:06:11-01:36:12) Notes/Links: 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 episodes and complete archive access. http://filmspottingfamily.com -T-shirts (and more) on sale at the Filmspotting Shop. https://filmspotting.net/shop Follow: https://www.instagram.com/f

Adam and Josh lift the veil of nostalgia for a Pantheon Project review of “The Wizard of Oz,” which turns 85 this year. Also, Massacre Theatre, and a conversation about one of the most celebrated performances of the ‘60s, Rod Steiger in “The Pawnbroker.” 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 (00:00:00-00:01:39) Pantheon Review: “The Wizard of Oz” (00:01:40-00:42:43) Next Week, Notes (00:42:44-00:45:10) Massacre Theatre (00:45:11-00:53:01) Lumet Marathon #3: “The Pawnbroker” (00:53:02-01:17:54) Notes/Links: Sidney Lumet 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 us: -Join the Filmspotting Family for bonus episodes and complete archive access. http://filmspottingfamily.com -T-shirts (and more) on sale at the Filmspo

The great Gena Rowlands recently passed away at 94. We honor the two-time Oscar nominee with a revisit of her performance in husband John Cassavetes's "Opening Night." Plus, our 8 From '84 discussion of Wim Wenders's "Paris, Texas." Opening (00:00:00-00:01:14) Review: “Opening Night” (00:01:15-00:17:32) Next Week, Notes (00:17:33-00:18:26) Review: “Paris, Texas” (00:18:27-00:54:27) 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 episodes and complete archive access. http://filmspottingfamily.com -T-shirts (and more) on sale at the Filmspotting Shop. https://filmspotting.net/shop Follow: https://www.instagram.com/filmspotting https://letterboxd.com/filmspotting https://twitter.com/filmspotting https://facebook.com/filmspotting https://letterboxd.com/larsenonfilm https://twitter.com/larsenonfilm https://facebook.com/larsenonfilm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following “The Conversation” and the massive success of the “Godfather” films, Francis Ford Coppola closed out the ‘70s with the almost disastrous “Apocalypse Now.” Adam and Josh confront “the horror,” plus reviews of “Alien: Romulus” and two new docs. 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 (00:00:00-00:01:51) Pantheon Review: “Apocalypse Now” (00:01:51-01:01:05) Review (JL): “Alien: Romulus” (01:01:06-01:06:34) Review (AK): “War Game” (01:06:35-01:11:50) Next Week, Polls (01:11:51-01:20:58) Review: “Daughters” (01:20:59-01:36:41) Notes/Links: -"In the Blink of an Eye" by Walter Murch https://www.silmanjamespress.com/shop/filmmaking-directing/in-the-blink-of-an-eye2nd-edition/ -"Unspooled" with Amy Nicholson and Paul Scheer https://www.unspooledpodcast.com/ Feedback: Email us at feedback@filmspotting.net. Ask Us Anything and we might answer y

M. Night Shyamalan’s "doozy" of a new movie inspires Adam and Josh to share their Top 5 Bad Movie Dads, featuring a rogue’s gallery of cinema’s lousiest fathers. Plus, a Golden Brick nod for “National Anthem,” and the Sidney Lumet Marathon continues with “Long Day’s Journey into Night," 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.) Opening (00:00:00-00:01:49) Top 5: Bad Movie Dads (00:01:50-00:56:55) Review: “Trap” (00:56:56-01:10:47) Brickspotting (AK): “National Anthem” (01:10:48-01:17:08) Review (JL): “The Instigators” (01:17:09-01:21:12) Next Week, Notes (01:21:13-01:25:35) Massacre Theatre (01:25:36-01:33:51) Lumet #2: “Long Day’s Journey into Night” (01:33:52-02:08:57 Notes/Links: -'Sins of the Father' in "Magnolia" https://talkfilmsociety.com/articles/sins-of-the-father-paul-thomas-andersons-magnolia -Sidney Lumet Marathon https://www.film

With M. Night Shyamalan's "Trap" currently in theaters, we dug into the archives for our 9 From '99 review of "The Sixth Sense." Shyamalan's box office juggernaut and Best Picture nominee turns 25 this summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The new prison drama “Sing Sing” is another potent showcase for Colman Domingo and an impressive debut for director Greg Kwedar. Plus, Adam on “Deadpool and Wolverine,” and the first film in the Sidney Lumet Marathon, “The Fugitive Kind,” with Marlon Brando, Joanne Woodward, and Italian acting great Anna Magnani. (Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.) Opening (00:00:00-00:02:23) Review: “Sing Sing” (00:02:24-00:36:04) Review (AK): “Deadpool and Wolverine” (00:36:05-00:45:21) Next Week, Polls (00:45:22-00:55:53) Lumet #1: “The Fugitive Kind” (00:55:54-01:35:37) Notes/Links: -Emma Corrin uses they/them pronouns. -Sidney Lumet Marathon https://www.filmspotting.net/marathons -Sidney Lumet’s “Making Movies”  https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/104488/making-movies-by-sidney-lumet/ -“Unspooled” with Amy Nicholson and Paul Scheer https://www.unspooledpodcast.com/ Feedback: Email us at feedback@filmspotting.net. Ask Us Anything and we might answer your question in bonus content. Supp

Family member Jake Skubish joins Adam, Josh, and producer Sam for a thrilling cinematic showdown where iconic films like The Matrix, Fight Club, The Sixth Sense, Magnolia, and Being John Malkovich are up for grabs.  -Join the Filmspotting Family Intro (00:00:00-00:00:56) Structure / Order (00:00:57-00:10:15) Rd. 1 (00:10:16-00:23:01) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does director Lee Isaac Chung (“Minari”) put his stamp on”Twisters”? Adam and Josh debate. Plus, Martin Scorsese celebrates The Archers in the new doc “Made in England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger.”   (Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.) Opening (00:00:00-00:02:02) Review: “Twisters” (00:02:03-00:38:39) Next Week, Notes (00:38:40-00:47:03) Massacre Theatre (00:47:04-00:52:41) The Films of Powell and Pressburger (00:52:42-01:23:41) Notes/Links: -“Made in England: The Filmspotting of Powell and Pressburger” https://cohenmedia.net/product/made-in-england-the-films-of-powell-and-pressburger -Follow @filmspotting on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/filmspotting -“Unspooled” with Amy Nicholson and Paul Scheer https://www.unspooledpodcast.com/ 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 episodes and complete archive access. http://filmspottingfamily.co

A cultural flashpoint in the summer of ‘89, Spike Lee’s “Do The Right Thing” has lost none of its power in the last 35 years. Adam and Josh have a Pantheon review, plus thoughts on “Kinds of Kindness” and the new space-age comedy “Fly Me to the Moon.” (Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.) Opening (00:00:00-00:01:41) Pantheon Review: “Do the Right Thing” (00:01:42-00:52:12) Review (JL): “Fly Me to the Moon” (00:52:13-00:56:08) Next Week, Notes (00:56:09-01:02:14) Polls (01:02:15-01:12:29) Review: “Kinds of Kindness” (01:12:30-01:25:30) Notes/Links: -Follow @filmspotting on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/filmspotting -Filmspotting Pantheon https://www.filmspotting.net/pantheon -Vikram Murthi on “Do the Right Thing” https://letterboxd.com/vikramkmurthi/film/do-the-right-thing/ -“Unspooled” with Amy Nicholson and Paul Scheer https://www.unspooledpodcast.com/ Feedback: Email us at feedback@filmspotting.net. Ask Us Anything and we might answer your question in bonus content. Suppo

With "Do The Right Thing" celebrating its 35th anniversary this summer - and Adam and Josh's upcoming Pantheon review - we're sharing our Top 5 Spike Lee Shots from 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reviews of Ti West’s horror trilogy-ender “MaXXXine,” Oz Perkins’s “Longlegs” with Maika Monroe and Nicolas Cage, and Kiki Layne in Nicole Riegel’s “Dandelion.” Plus, Roman Polanski’s possibly perfect L.A. noir turns 50. (Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.) Opening (00:00:00-00:02:29) Review: “MaXXXine” (00:02:30-00:36:42) Review (JL): “Longlegs” (00:36:43-00:41:44) Review (AK): “Dandelion” (00:41:45-00:45:21) Next Week, Notes (00:45:22-00:51:53) Massacre Theatre (00:51:54-01:01:06) Pantheon Review: “Chinatown” at 50 (01:01:07-01:59:31) Notes/Links: “Unspooled” with Amy Nicholson and Paul Scheer https://www.unspooledpodcast.com/ ‘The Filmspotting Guide to the Archives’ on Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/wjmclaughlin/list/the-filmspotting-guide-to-the-archives/ Film Genre Reader II https://www.amazon.com/Film-Genre-Reader-II-v/dp/029272778X Josh’s MaXXXine review https://larsenonfilm.com/maxxxine Josh’s Longlegs review https://letterboxd.com/larsenonfilm/film/longlegs/ Robert T

The clown under the bed. The elevator filled with blood. Scary movies make an impression – especially as a kid. From 2016, Adam, Josh, and special guest Ti West ("MaXXXine") tap into their earliest fears for their Top 5 Childhood Movie Scares. For full access to the show archive, join the Filmspotting Family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices