The end is nigh! Nigh means "on this week's Filmspotting: SVU" right? That's what I thought. With evil omens and portends of doom everywhere they look, Matt and Alison recommend some apocalyptic movies available on streaming and rental. Plus, their review of Gregg Araki's Kaboom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 19, 2013•1 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast On Nov. 3, 2013, film critics Matt Singer and Alison Willmore went into the studio to record a podcast. Two days later, this podcast was uploaded to their server. Out of respect for their families, it has not been altered in any way. Along with their discussion of found footage movies, Matt and Alison also discussed the provocative new indie "The Dirties." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 05, 2013•1 hr 27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Let Matt and Alison be your prom dates (but make sure they're not bringing any buckets of pig's blood) during a Listeners' Choice review of Brian De Palma's Carrie. Plus, the Streaming Video Unit recommends other movies adapted from the work of author Stephen King. If you don't listen, they're all gonna laugh at you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 22, 2013•1 hr 23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sacrebleu! This week the Streaming Video Unit investigators travel to The City of Light for a Paris-themed episode. Plus, Matt and Alison review "The Lovers on the Bridge," the cult film from "Holy Motors" director Leos Carax, and provide lots of streaming and rental commendations for your home viewing pleasure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 07, 2013•1 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast A podcast seven years in the making! On this episode of SVU, Matt and Alison discuss "All The Boys Love Mandy Lane," which premiered way back in 2006, but just came to on demand and digital earlier this month. In honor of Mandy Lane, they also discuss other movies that sat on the shelf for a while. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 27, 2013•1 hr 16 min•Transcript available on Metacast You can't teach an old dog new tricks, but it's never too late for podcasters -- or movie characters -- to start over. Inspired by the new indie movie THIS IS MARTIN BONNER, which is now streaming on Netflix Instant, Alison Willmore and Matt Singer recommend some other movies about starting over now available to rent or stream online. Plus they'll make their, and, wait, shoot, I messed that up. Is it too late to start this again? Filmspotting: SVU is brought to you by Movies On Demand On Cable a...
Sep 11, 2013•1 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast Long live the new flesh! Alison and Matt share an infectious conversation about the best body horror movies available to rent or stream online. Plus, a review of Brandon Cronenberg's ANTIVIRAL. Find out whether it's the germ of a great movie or something more. Filmspotting: SVU is brought to you by Movies On Demand On Cable and by Shutterstock (use code SVU8). Opening BreakI Declare WarAt Any PriceBad Milo! Queue Shots: Body Horror MoviesThe Thing, From Beyond, Freaks,Splice Listeners Choice Rev...
Aug 28, 2013•1 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast No touching! On this week's SVU, Alison Willmore and Matt Singer spend some quality time in the SHU while discussing the best prison movies available to rent or stream online. Plus, a long conversation about Netflix's new original series, "Orange Is the New Black," and more streaming recommendations. Filmspotting: SVU is brought to you by Movies On Demand On Cable and by Shutterstock (use code SVU8). Opening Break West of Memphis The Sapphires What Maisie Knew Queue Shots: Prison Movies Hunger B...
Aug 15, 2013•1 hr 18 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jordan Hoffman from ScreenCrush fills in for Alison to help Matt geek out and share some of their favorite comic book movies currently available via streaming and on demand... Plus, they revisit a little indie movie from last summer, "The Avengers." This episode is presented by Movies On Demand On Cable and Shutterstock (code SVU7). SVU #39 ... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 01, 2013•1 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast Matt and Alison invite 10 filmmakers to make their own short movies about each one of their Top 5 Anthology Films (available online). Plus, a discussion of the horror anthology "The ABCs of Death," and a trip to Bangkok to review "Only God Forgives," starring Ryan Gosling. This episode is presented by Shutterstock (code SVU7). :00-1:19 - Billboard 1:20-19:12 - Review: "Only God Forgives" Music: Cliff Martinez 20:29-22:08 - Shutterstock 22:23-36:40 - Review: "The ABCs of Death" 36:41-39:27 - List...
Jul 19, 2013•1 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast Alison and Matt examine murderous impulses and incestuous longings... you know, the normal coming-of-age stuff... as they discuss Park Chan-wook's "Stoker," starring Mia Wasikowska. Plus, much more from the world of streaming and on demand movies. Filmspotting: SVU is brought to you by Movies On Demand On Cable. Opening Break NoRedemptionThe Look of Love Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 02, 2013•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast Alison and Matt engage in their deepest conversation yet... literally... as they discuss Kathryn Bigelow's K-19: THE WIDOWMAKER, and share their favorite Cold War Movies available via on demand and streaming. Filmspotting: SVU is brought to you by Movies On Demand On Cable and by Shutterstock (use code SVU6). Opening Break How to Make Money Selling Drugs Twixt Maniac (2012) Queue Shots: Cold War Films Red Dawn The Hunt For Red October The Man Nobody Knew The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel...
Jun 18, 2013•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Matt and Alison have readied their chicken impressions and paid a visit to the Method One Acting Clinic in prep for their review of Netflix's new episodes of "Arrested Development." Plus, some of their favorite cult comedies currently available via streaming and on demand. Filmspotting: SVU is brought to you by Movies On Demand On Cable. Opening Break VHS 2 We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks Vehicle 19 Queue Shots: Cult Comedies Half Baked Wet Hot American Summer Visioneers Mystery Science...
Jun 04, 2013•1 hr 25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Matt and Alison put the, uh, streaming in Streaming Video Unit with a discussion of "The Paperboy," starring Nicole Kidman and Zac Efron. Plus, your hosts chew the scenery as they highlight some of their favorite movies that feature over-the-top acting and are available now via streaming and on demand. Filmspotting: SVU is brought to you by Movies On Demand On Cable. Opening Break Kid-Thing Lore Black Rock Queue Shots: Over-the-Top Acting Bad Lieutenant Blue Chips Blue Velvet Female Trouble Con ...
May 22, 2013•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast SVU is on the case of a missing 12-year-old girl as they discuss the New Zealand filmed and set miniseries from co-creator Jane Campion, "Top of the Lake." Plus, a rundown of some of the best movies shot in New Zealand or made by Kiwi filmmakers that available via streaming and on demand. Filmspotting: SVU is brought to you by Movies On Demand On Cable. Opening Break Don't Stop Believin': Everyman's Journey Aftershock Sightseers Queue Shots: New Zealand Films and Filmmakers Heavenly Creatures Th...
May 07, 2013•1 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast Matt and Alison were going to call the theme of this show 'animated adult films' but that just seemed wrong... So instead they'll hand-draw you their picks for some of their favorite animated movies currently available via streaming and on demand. Plus, their review of Don Hertzfeldt's "It's a Beautiful Day." Filmspotting: SVU is brought to you by Movies On Demand On Cable. Opening Break Greetings From Tim Buckley What Richard Did Fresh Meat Queue Shots: Animation For Grownups Tatsumi Yellow Sub...
Apr 24, 2013•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Matt gets Alison out on a weekend pass for a Walter Hill double feature of "48 Hrs." and "Streets of Fire." Plus, a look at Eddie Murphy movies currently available via streaming and on demand. Filmspotting: SVU is brought to you by Movies On Demand On Cable. Opening Break Django Unchained Antiviral To the Wonder Queue Shots: Eddie Murphy Movies Raw Saturday Night Live: The 1980s Harlem Nights Coming to America Shrek The Nutty Professor Listeners Choice Review 48 Hrs / Streets of Fire Behind the ...
Apr 09, 2013•1 hr 16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Alison fires up the Delorean powered by Doc Singer's flux capacitor and treks back to 2005 for a discussion Shane Carruth's "Primer" ... then the pair comes back to the present to share some of their favorite time travel movies currently available via streaming and VOD. Filmspotting: SVU is brought to you by Movies On Demand On Cable. Opening Break Starlet On the Road LUV Queue Shots: Time Travel Movies Timecrimes Somewhere in Time Happy Accidents Timecop The Twilight Zone Listeners Choice Revie...
Mar 26, 2013•1 hr 20 min•Transcript available on Metacast From the streets of Philadelphia to the steel mills of Pittsburgh, Alison and Matt share their favorite movies set in Pennsylvania currently available via streaming and on demand -- inspired by their Listener's Choice review of "The Perks of Being a Wallflower." Filmspotting: SVU is brought to you by Movies On Demand On Cable and Audible.com. Opening BreakWuthering Heights This Must Be The Place Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 13, 2013•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast No, that isn't a prank Skype caller... Live From Videology in Brookyln, Alison and Matt talk to "Compliance" writer/director Craig Zobel and star Pat Healy, plus share some interesting titles currently available via VOD and streaming. Filmspotting: SVU is brought to you by Movies On Demand On Cable. Opening Break Holy Motors The Master Chicken With Plums Listeners Choice Review House of Cards Behind the 8-Ball: 3 New Releases Matt: The Sacrifice Dirty Work The Man From Beyond Alison: Army of Sha...
Feb 25, 2013•1 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast Matt plays Goose to Alison's Maverick -- or is it the other way around? -- as the SVU team re-examines the '80s action classic "Top Gun." Plus, a look at some of their favorite '80s movies available via streaming and on demand. Filmspotting: SVU is brought to you by Movies On Demand On Cable and Audible. Opening Break In Our Nature Brooklyn Castle Celeste and Jesse Forever A Late Quartet Queue Shots: '80s Movies Flashdance Beverly Hills Cop Trading Places Ferris Bueller's Day Off Highlander The ...
Feb 12, 2013•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Grab your magic feather and make sure you're home by midnight: on this episode of SVU, Matt and Alison travel to the happiest place on earth for a look at the wide world of Disney movies available on streaming and VOD, plus a review of Disney's "Treasure Planet." Filmspotting: SVU is brought to you by Movies On Demand On Cable. Opening Break Keep the Lights On The Imposter Undefeated Sound City Queue Shots: Disney Animated Movies Dumbo Cinderella The Great Mouse Detective The Rescuers James and ...
Jan 28, 2013•1 hr 16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Matt and Alison heard y'all talking about killing mama. They think it's a good idea... SVU investigates the sleazy world of William Friedkin's "Killer Joe" and shares some of their favorite 'Texas movies' available via streaming and VOD. Filmspotting: SVU is brought to you by Movies On Demand On Cable. Opening Break Compliance Detropia The End of Love Queue Shots: Texas Movies Into the Abyss The Thin Blue Line Holes The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas The Searchers Slacker Listeners Choice Revie...
Jan 16, 2013•1 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast The end of 2012 means it's time for Matt and Alison's inaugural SVUvie Awards! Filmspotting: SVU is brought to you by Movies On Demand On Cable. Opening Break All Superheroes Must Die Little Birds The Other Dream Team The Sorcerer and the White Snake (1/3) SVUvie Award Winners You Can Watch at Home Girl Walk // All Day Sparkle Sleepless Night Klown Lawless Magic Mike The Cabin in the Woods Haywire Behind the 8-Ball Sleepwalk With Me Jeff, Who Lives at Home The Devil Inside Red Lights Topsy-Turvy...
Jan 01, 2013•1 hr 25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Alison insists on dancing to pop music while stern taskmaster Matt refuses, leading to a lot of tension as SVU discusses the new film from the director of "Dogtooth" about an underground group that helps people mourn their lost loved ones by impersonating them. Plus, a look at some of the best movies about doppelgangers and more currently available via streaming and on demand. Filmspotting: SVU is brought to you by Movies On Demand On Cable and Audible. Opening Break Cosmopolis Kumare Stolen Que...
Dec 18, 2012•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast With the final exam looming, Alison and Matt cram in some acclaimed 2012 releases currently available via streaming and VOD, including the documentary "The Imposter." Filmspotting: SVU is brought to you by Movies On Demand On Cable. Opening Break King Kelly Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry Crazy Horse Queue Shots: Notable 2012 Movies The Deep Blue Sea Sound of My Voice Once Upon a Time in Anatolia Kill List Jiro Dreams of Sushi Oslo, August 31st Listeners Choice Review The Imposter Behind the 8-Ball: 3 Ne...
Dec 04, 2012•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hey, maybe, we should've robbed your house. Did you ever think of that? ... It crossed SVU's mind as Matt and Alison discuss Wes Anderson's debut film "Bottle Rocket" and share some of their favorite heist movies currently available via on demand and streaming. Filmspotting: SVU is brought to you by Movies On Demand On Cable. Opening Break Vamps Head Games The Fitzgerald Family Christmas Queue Shots: Heist Films Sexy Beast Kansas City Confidential Stander The Friends of Eddie Coyle Thief Quick C...
Nov 19, 2012•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Chapter One. Matt and Alison are as tough and romantic as the city they love.. New York was their town, and it always would be... This week, your SVU investigators share some of their favorite movies about their favorite city available via streaming. Plus, the Listeners' Choice discussion of "The Comedy," starring Tim Heidecker. Filmspotting: SVU is brought to you by Movies On Demand On Cable. Opening Break Natural Selection I Wish The Queen of Versailles Queue Shots: New York City Movies Mutual...
Nov 06, 2012•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Master Control Program has chosen Matt and Alison to serve their system on the Game Grid... prompting them to discuss the new documentary Indie Game: The Movie, and help you on your quest to find good movies influenced by video games that are available via streaming. Filmspotting: SVU is brought to you by Movies On Demand On Cable. Opening Break The Loneliest Planet Fat Kid Rules the World Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning Queue Shots: Video Games Influence on Movies Avalon Crank eXistenZ ...
Oct 23, 2012•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Damnit Jim, Matt and Alison are podcasters not doctors... and they're prepped for the Listener's Choice discussion (with spoilers!) of "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan." Plus, a conversation with "Hotel Noir" director Sebastian Gutierrez and a look at some 'Superior Sequels' and more available via streaming. Filmspotting: SVU is brought to you by Movies On Demand On Cable. Opening Break Hotel Noir A Cat in Paris 28 Hotel Rooms Price Check Queue Shots: Superior Sequels Before Sunset From Russia W...
Oct 09, 2012•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast