This week’s Top 5 explores cinema’s most unreliable narrators, characters who bend, twist, or completely invent the truth. Adam and Josh pair the list with a fresh look at Kurosawa’s RASHOMON, the film that set the template for them all – and a potential 2026 Pantheon inductee. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited , the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. Use code FILMSPOT26 to take 15% off. (Timecodes/chapters may not be precise with ad...
Mar 06, 2026•2 hr•Ep. 1055
This week’s Best Picture-winning archive pick takes us back to October 2016 and Adam’s conversation with MOONLIGHT director Barry Jenkins and star Naomie Harris. Then, hear the show's original review from that same episode. For full access to the show archive, Filmspotting Discord, monthly bonus episodes, and more, join the Filmspotting Family . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 04, 2026•36 min
Adam and Josh share their Top 5 Catherine O’Hara Characters, revisiting the brilliance and range she brought to every role — from Delia and Cookie to Moira Rose and Mickey. A heartfelt tribute to a performer whose presence defined some of cinema and TV’s most hilarious moments. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited , the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. Use code FILMSPOT26 to take 15% off. (Timecodes/chapters may not be precise with ad...
Feb 27, 2026•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 1054
Oscar‑winning filmmaker Morgan Neville joins Adam to discuss his intimate archival portrait of Paul McCartney’s turbulent and creatively explosive 1970s. Neville reflects on his own documentarian origin story, his lifelong connection to the Beatles and Wings, how he built the film from audio‑only conversations with Paul, and why McCartney’s post‑Beatles decade feels like a sequel to Get Back . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 26, 2026•14 min
In honor of the late Robert Duvall, we share Adam and Josh's March 2021 review of Sidney Lumet's Best Picture-nominated NETWORK, which was part of the show's 7 From '76 series . For full access to the show archive, Filmspotting Discord, monthly bonus episodes, and more, join the Filmspotting Family . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 25, 2026•49 min
Emerald Fennell follows up her earlier provocations with one aimed at lovers of literature, "WUTHERING HEIGHTS." Marya E. Gates ( "Cinema Her Way" ) joins Adam and Josh to unpack it all. Then, a Pantheon Project review of John Ford’s Best Picture-winning HOW GREEN WAS MY VALLEY, and listeners advocate for the best '90s movie soundtrack. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited , the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. (Timecodes/chapters may...
Feb 20, 2026•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 1053
THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS hit theaters 35 years ago this month, winning the Best Picture Oscar (along with Actor, Actress, and Director) a year later. Adam and Josh revisited the film for its 30th anniversary in February 2021. For full access to the show archive, Filmspotting Discord, monthly bonus episodes, and more, join the Filmspotting Family . LINKS -"30 years in, The Silence Of The Lambs’ Jame Gumb still deserves better" | The A.V. Club https://www.avclub.com/30-years-in-the-silence-of-t...
Feb 18, 2026•33 min
Adam and Josh return to Danny Boyle’s drug-addled Edinburgh for TRAINSPOTTING’s 30th anniversary, then bring Producer Sam on to unveil the 2026 nominees for the Filmspotting Pantheon. Plus, 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/chapters may not be precise with ads.) Intro (00:00:00-00:01:49) Trainspotting at 30 (00:01:50-00:47:32) Filmspotting Family (00:47:33-00:52:41...
Feb 13, 2026•1 hr 55 min
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Feb 12, 2026•2 min
For Valentine's Week, we book a trip to CASABLANCA – circa 2017 – with Adam graciously welcoming critics-on-the-run Michael Phillips and Katherine Fusco to Café Filmspotting. This is the first drop in a four-week series of archive reviews featuring romantic Best Picture winners leading up to the 2026 Oscars. For full access to the show archive, Filmspotting Discord, monthly bonus episodes, and more, consider joining the Filmspotting Family . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...
Feb 11, 2026•41 min
When Diane Keaton passed away last fall, Adam and Josh knew she was deserving of a tribute. A couple of months and a BABY BOOM/FIRST WIVES CLUB/SOMETHING’S GOTTA GIVE later, they were ready to share their Top 5 Diane Keaton Scenes. Plus, thoughts on the loss of Catherine O’Hara, listeners pick their favorite Keaton character, and a new poll demands that you Choose Life. Choose a ‘90s Movie Soundtrack. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited , the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pas...
Feb 06, 2026•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 1051
12 years ago, Damien Chazelle's WHIPLASH left the Sundance Film Festival with the Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award. For this week's archive episode, we're sharing Adam and Josh's October 2014 review. For full access to the show archive, the Filmspotting Discord, monthly bonus episodes, and more, consider joining the Filmspotting Family . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 04, 2026•32 min
After PTA’s ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER reigned supreme on the show’s Top 10 Films of 2025 roundtable, Adam and Josh vowed to give the film the Sacred Cow treatment ahead of the ‘26 Oscars. Days after it received 13 nominations – including Best Picture and Director – that’s just what they did. Plus, a few thoughts on those nominations, and the most challenging Massacre Theatre in the show’s history (or so Adam would like you to believe). (#1050) This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited , th...
Jan 30, 2026•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 1050
Martin Scorsese's TAXI DRIVER arrived in theaters 50 years ago this February, so for this week's archive episode, we're sharing two reviews of the '77 Best Picture nominee: Adam and Josh's 7 From '76—Best Year Ever review from 2021; and, from 2011, Adam with Slate critic Dana Stevens on the occasion of its 35th anniversary re-release. For full access to the Filmspotting Archive, consider joining the Filmspotting Family . Membership also gives you an exclusive feed to ad-free and monthly bo...
Jan 28, 2026•1 hr 4 min
It’s Filmspotting’s 2026 Movie Preview Draft, with Adam and Josh vie for new films from Christopher Nolan, Greta Gerwig, Steven Spielberg, and more! Plus, Vulture critic Roxana Hadadi joins Adam for a review of 28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE. 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 (00:00:00-00:03:12) 2026 Movie Preview (00:03:13-00:...
Jan 24, 2026•2 hr 16 min•Ep. 1049
Coming soon, Adam and Josh look ahead to the new movie year with a 2026 Preview Draft. Likely to go early in that draft: Christopher Nolan's THE ODYSSEY. So, we're sharing our 2020 review of Nolan's MEMENTO, a film that screened at the Sundance Film Festival 25 years ago this month. For full access to the Filmspotting Archive, consider joining the Filmspotting Family . Membership also gives you an exclusive feed to ad-free and monthly bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter, access to the Filmspotti...
Jan 21, 2026•43 min
The year’s best movie moments: opening, funniest, most moving, and music, plus Adam and Josh’s picks for Scene of the Year. Also, the winner of the 17th annual 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 and chapter starts may not be precise with ads.) Intro (00:00:00-00:02:46) Opening (00:02:47-00:22:58) Funniest (00:22:59-00:39:52) Moving (00:39:52-00:58:22) Filmspotting...
Jan 16, 2026•2 hr 9 min•Ep. 1048
Later this week, Adam and Josh share their favorite scenes of 2025 and announce the winner of the Golden Brick Award. For this archive review, it's 2022 Brick winner AFTERSUN, which went on to become the hosts' shared #1 film of the year. For full access to the Filmspotting Archive going back to 2005, join the Filmspotting Family . Membership includes monthly bonus shows, a weekly newsletter, access to the Filmspotting Discord, and more. Use the promo code "supreme" for 20% off thru Jan. 31....
Jan 14, 2026•27 min
Back from the New Year’s break, Adam and Josh go long on the majesty - and some of the shortcomings - of Josh Safdie’s MARTY SUPREME. Plus, Josh is positive on the new AVATAR, and Adam recommends Gus Van Sant’s DEAD MAN’S WIRE and Kaouther Ben Hania’s THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB. 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 (00:00:00-00:04:33)...
Jan 09, 2026•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 1047
With Adam and Josh's MARTY SUPREME review coming later this week, we're sharing Adam's December 2019 "Uncut Gems" interview with the Safdie Brothers. For full access to the Filmspotting Archive going back to 2005, join the Filmspotting Family . Membership includes monthly bonus shows, a weekly newsletter, access to the Filmspotting Discord, and more. Use the promo code "supreme" for 20% off thru Jan. 31. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener f...
Jan 07, 2026•28 min
For the first show of the New Year, we’re sharing a couple of previously unaired live conversations: Adam with Matt Singer about Jeff Nichols’s TAKE SHELTER, recorded at Filmspotting Fest; and Adam with Michael Phillips about John Sayles’s 1996 western noir LONE STAR at the City of Chicago’s Siskel & Ebert at 50 celebration. 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 star...
Jan 02, 2026•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 1046
For the second part of their Top 10 Films of 2025 conversation with Michael Phillips and Vulture critic Alison Willmore, the roundtable gets to the films that made at least two and, in one case, all four of their individual lists. Plus, thoughts on Rob Reiner’s passing, and film-of-the-year picks from Aisha Harris , Scott Tobias , Keith Phipps , Tasha Robinson , Marya E. Gates , David Chen , Chris Klimek , and Aaron Neuwirth . This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited , the all-you-can-wa...
Dec 23, 2025•2 hr 7 min•Ep. 1042
Adam and Josh’s Top 10 Films of 2025 conversation with Michael Phillips and Vulture critic Alison Willmore went so long that it had to be split into two parts. In this offering, the roundtable shares their "outlier" choices, and we hear film of the year picks from Matt Singer , Amy Nicholson , Roxana Hadadi , Mitchell Beaupre , and more. Plus, the finalists for the 2025 Golden Brick Award . This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited , the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that...
Dec 19, 2025•2 hr 24 min•Ep. 1044
Something for the holidays special from the Filmspotting Archive: Adam and Josh's 9 From '99 review of Stanley Kubrick's EYES WIDE SHUT. For full access to the archive going back to 2005, plus monthly bonus shows, a weekly newsletter, access to the Filmspotting Discord, and more, join the Filmspotting Family . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Dec 17, 2025•28 min
Hot on the heels of submitting their Chicago Film Critics Association ballots, Adam and Josh share their favorite performances of the year, plus some thoughts on Rian Johnson’s WAKE UP DEAD MAN and Chloe Zhao’s HAMNET. 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 (00:00:00-00:03:26) Performances of ‘25: Supporting (00:03:27-00:31:15) Films...
Dec 12, 2025•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 1043
For this week's archive drop, we're sharing Adam and Josh's 2019 review of Rian Johnson's KNIVES OUT. The third film in the series, WAKE UP DEAD MAN, is currently in theaters and comes to Netflix on Dec. 12. For full access to the archive going back to 2005, plus monthly bonus shows, a weekly newsletter, access to the Filmspotting Discord, and more, join the Filmspotting Family . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Dec 10, 2025•20 min
Back in October, Michael Phillips joined Adam at Iowa City’s Refocus Film Festival for a live recording of the Top 5 Movies Adapted From Iowa Writers. The town is home to the University of Iowa’s famed Writers’ Workshop, so picks were not confined to "Field of Dreams" and "The Music Man" (but those get shout-outs, too). 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...
Dec 05, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 1042
For November's Filmspotting Family bonus episode, Adam, Josh, and Producer Sam fielded a wide variety of questions from listeners, including how Josh ended up in Scotland, how Adam ended up (back) in Iowa, and the very second, circa 2005, when Sam knew that Filmspotting was something bigger than he and Adam imagined it would be. Monthly bonus episodes are just one of the benefits of becoming a Filmspotting Family member , along with early and ad-free episodes, a weekly newsletter, access to the ...
Dec 04, 2025•19 min
Josh (a fan of last year’s "Wicked") and Adam (not a fan) review the sequel and try to get to the bottom of why it fails where the stage musical (mostly) succeeds. Plus, raves for Clint Bentley’s TRAIN DREAMS, and the Golden Brick longlist. 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 (00:00:00-00:02:25) Wicked: For Good (00:02:26-00:43:23...
Nov 26, 2025•2 hr 8 min•Ep. 1041
Director Edgar Wright’s latest, THE RUNNING MAN, is an update of the Schwarzenegger-starring ‘87 sci-fi action film (and the ‘82 Stephen King novella). Josh finds just enough to recommend it, but Adam has a hard time finding the Wright in it all. And Michael Phillips joins Adam for a review of Richard Linklater’s Paris ‘59-set NOUVELLE VAGUE, with both agreeing that the director’s making-of-”Breathless” is “charming as hell.” Plus Massacre Theatre and more. This episode is presented by Regal U...
Nov 21, 2025•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 1040
