It’s M. Night Shyamalan’s shared universe and we’re all just living in it in this episode of SVU, in which Matt and Alison debate whether SPLIT is the comeback vehicle it’s been heralded to be for the director, as well as how the movie’s late-revealed connection to another Shyamalan title changes its context. Then they offer up recommendations for some other convention-defying superhero stories on both film and television, all available to stream right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
May 09, 2017•1 hr 23 min•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of SVU, Matt and Alison consider the enchantments of Anna Biller’s retro-styled THE LOVE WITCH, in which Samantha Robinson plays a troubled witch whose romantic escapades have a tendency to turn deadly. Then, inspired by the film’s throwback color saturation, they recommend some Technicolor classics available to rent or stream at home, and discuss whether the full glory of Technicolor translates when it’s not being shown on a big screen. Opening Break: "The Salesman" "La La Land"...
Apr 25, 2017•1 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ken Russell’s famous/infamous 1971 horror drama THE DEVILS is available to stream for the first time ever, and so on this episode of Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit, Matt and Alison take a look at the film (available in its US cut) and discuss how its provocations hold up. Then, with minimal rending of garments and speaking in demonic voices, they offer up some other religious horror recommendations available to rent or stream right now. Opening Break: "Lion" "Queen of the Desert" "Split" Lis...
Apr 11, 2017•1 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast In honor of the recent passing of Bill Paxton, on this episode of Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit, Matt and Alison look at the career of the actor and filmmaker. In addition to offering up some favorite roles in movies available to rent or stream right now, they do a deeper dive into his 2001 directorial debut FRAILTY, in which Paxton also stars as a single dad convinced that God has chosen him to kill demons. Opening Break: "Aftermath" "Hidden Figures" "Assassin's Creed" Listener's Choice Re...
Mar 28, 2017•1 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Grab your magnifying glasses and your fake badges — in this episode of Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit, Matt and Alison do some sleuthing into the surprisingly sprawling genre of amateur detective movies. It’s all inspired by their main review of Macon Blair’s I DON'T FEEL AT HOME IN THIS WORLD ANYMORE, in which a lonely, decidedly non-law-enforcement-professional Melanie Lynskey teams up with Elijah Wood to figure out who robbed her house. Opening Break: "Fences" "Allied" "Mean Dreams" Liste...
Mar 14, 2017•1 hr 23 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit, Matt and Alison decide, once and for all, which of them is the true hootie tootie disco cutie, as they talk THE GREASY STRANGLER. Then they discuss what makes a midnight movie and offer some midnight movie recs, all available to rent or stream right now. Opening Break: "Manchester By The Sea" / "Jackie" / "Catfight" Listener's Choice Review: "The Greasy Strangler" Queue Shots: Paul Dano Behind the 8-Ball: 3 New Releases 2 Listener Recommenda...
Feb 28, 2017•1 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Can a magical farting corpse also be a metaphor for self-acceptance? In this episode of Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit, Matt and Alison discuss whether Swiss Army Man pulls off its attempted combination of body function humor and therapeutic messaging. Then they look at the filmography of one of its stars, Paul Dano, recommending some highlights from the 32-year-old actor's career that are available to rent or stream. Opening Break: "The Edge of Seventeen" / "Moonlight" / "The Girl With All ...
Feb 14, 2017•1 hr 23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Fresh from Park City, and feeling anything but, Matt and Alison talk the recently concluded Sundance Film Festival on this episode of the Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit podcast — and in particular, why the dominance of Netflix and Amazon means you'll be able to stream some of the fest's most talked-about titles very soon. They also delve into cinematographer-turned-director Kirsten Johnson's beautiful meditation on what it means to make a documentary, Cameraperson. Opening Break: "Loving" / ...
Jan 31, 2017•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast With no shortage of scary stuff happening on their home turf at the moment, Matt and Alison dedicate this episode of the Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit podcast to some of the more enjoyable sort of horror, all from international sources. After discussion the Iranian UNDER THE SHADOW and its "Babadook"-like qualities, they recommend some other foreign horror available to be rented or streamed right now. Opening Break: "Trespass Against Us" / "Claire In Motion" / "Nerdland"Listener's Choice Re...
Jan 17, 2017•1 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit podcast kicks off the new year with Matt and Alison trying to take refuge in the nostalgic vision of the past offered in Café Society — but Woody Allen doesn't make this easy. Then they take a look at some other movies featuring love triangles, all available to be streamed or rented right now. Opening Break: "American Honey" "Sully" "Operation Avalanche" Listener's Choice Review: "Café Society" Queue Shots: Films Featuring Love Triangles Behind the 8-Ball: ...
Jan 03, 2017•1 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s that time of year on the Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit podcast in which Matt and Alison come up with arbitrary categories in order to hand out nonexistent prizes to movies that will never hear about them — yes, it’s the 2016 SVUvie Awards. But first, a discussion of The Lobster, as well as that all important question of which animal we’d choose to spend the rest of our lives as. Opening Break: "Train to Busan" "Equity" "Southside With You" Listeners Choice Review: "The Lobster" The 201...
Dec 20, 2016•1 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast After a year packed with unwanted sequels and underwhelming big-budget studio movies, Matt and Alison take solace in last year’s pop-perfect CREED, then recommend some other second films from Sundance breakout directors that you can stream at home right now. Opening Break: "Demon" "Don’t Think Twice" "The Eyes of My Mother"Listeners Choice Review: "Creed"Queue Shots: What Directors of Sundance Breakout Debuts Did For Their Follow-up Film Behind the 8-Ball: 3 New Releases 2 Listener Recommendatio...
Dec 06, 2016•1 hr 25 min•Transcript available on Metacast In their first ever Chicago live appearance at the first ever Chicago Podcast Festival, Matt and Alison take the stage at Schubas Tavern to recommend some streaming films to go to for a little comfort in tough times. And witness the debut of the awe-inspiring SVUvotron 5000! Opening Break Queue Shots: Cinematic Comfort Food The SVUvotron 5000 Behind the 8-Ball: 3 New Releases 2 Listener Recommendations 1 Random Film From Netflix "My Lists" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...
Nov 23, 2016•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week on a new Filmspotting: SVU, Alison and Matt head to Los Angeles, where Nicolas Winding Refn tells a tale of the fashion industry gone mad in THE NEON DEMON. Plus with awards season almost upon us, Matt and Alison catch up with some great movies from 2016 that are already available to rent or stream at home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 08, 2016•1 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ava DuVernay may be hard at work on Disney's $100 million "A Wrinkle in Time now, but the first thing she did after directing the Oscar-nominated 2014 Selma was to quietly make 13TH, a documentary about mass incarceration and racial injustice in the U.S. that is painfully timely. This week, Matt and Alison talk about the Netflix original and about form versus content, and recommend some other nonfiction work from directors best known for their fiction films, available right now on rental and str...
Oct 25, 2016•1 hr 26 min•Transcript available on Metacast On the new SVU, Matt and Alison review the new Amazon Prime series FLEABAG. And since the show’s main character frequently breaks the fourth wall to talk to viewers, they’re also recommending fourth-wall-breaking movies available to rent or stream at home right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 12, 2016•1 hr 26 min•Transcript available on Metacast Matt Singer and Alison Willmore just returned from a week at the Toronto Film Festival, and they're discussing all of the highlights from LA LA LAND to MOONLIGHT. Plus, Alison and Matt break down the arthouse horror hit The Witch, which is currently available to stream on Amazon Prime. Opening Break: Goat / The Shallows Listeners Choice Review: The Witch Behind the 8-Ball: 3 New Releases Matt: Raiders! / The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years / Roman Holiday Alison: Fleabag / Nuts! /...
Sep 27, 2016•1 hr 24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Matt and Alison took time out from their trip to the Toronto International Film Festival to discuss the offerings from Amazon Prime's latest Pilot Season: THE TICK, JEAN-CLAUDE VAN JOHNSON and I LOVE DICK. Plus, if you like these pilots, they have some other recommendations for films you might enjoy that are available to rent or stream right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 13, 2016•1 hr 25 min•Transcript available on Metacast With America in the midst of one of the craziest elections in recent memory, it's the perfect time to watch a political documentary and on the new episode of Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit, Matt Singer and Alison Willmore recommend some of their favorites that are available right now on rental and streaming. And speaking of crazy elections and political documentaries, they also review the recent doc WEINER about the rise and fall (sorry) of former Congressman and New York City Mayoral candid...
Aug 30, 2016•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Acclaimed at the Cannes Film Festival, and an award winner and huge box office hit in France, THE LITTLE PRINCE was nonetheless dropped by its original U.S. distributor. Instead of a theatrical release, it went straight to Netflix, which is where Matt and Alison watched it for their review on the new episode of SVU. Plus, they recommend other stop-motion animated movies you can watch at home right now, and respond to your feedback about their controversial review of STRANGER THINGS. Learn more a...
Aug 16, 2016•1 hr 18 min•Transcript available on Metacast Netflix’s latest original series is STRANGER THINGS, an 8-episode homage to the horror and sci-fi classics of the 1980s. On this week's show, Matt and Alison turn things upside down with a review of the show, and some recommendations of other movies heavily influenced by the films of Steven Spielberg. See the complete list of titles discussed on this episode at filmspottingsvu.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 02, 2016•1 hr 16 min•Transcript available on Metacast With a tip of the cap to dynamite-hauling truck drivers everywhere, this week’s Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit features Matt and Alison's review of William Friedkin’s SORCERER. And inspired by "Sorcerer’s" dynamite-hauling truck drivers, Matt and Alison recommend some other movies about men and women with dangerous jobs available to rent or stream right now. Plus, they debate Paul Feig’s controversial GHOSTBUSTERS reboot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 19, 2016•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast On the new Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit, Matt and Alison watch and discuss all 7.5 hours of the docuseries O.J. MADE IN AMERICA. Plus, they recommend other films from ESPN's outstanding 30 FOR 30 documentary series that you can rent or stream at home right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 05, 2016•1 hr 27 min•Transcript available on Metacast This episode of SVU is so money and it doesn't even know it. That’s because Matt and Alison review Doug Liman's SWINGERS and recommend some other movies from 1996 that are celebrating their 20th anniversary this year, all of which are available to rent or stream at home right now. Filmspotting: SVU is brought to you by Movies On Demand On Cable. Opening Break The Clan Songs My Brothers Taught Me Careful What You Wish For Listeners Choice Review Swingers Queue Shots: 1996 Movies Eve's Bayou Indep...
Jun 22, 2016•1 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Alison and Matt break down the new Netflix series LADY DYNAMITE starring Maria Bamford. Plus, they recommend some movies about mental illness you can rent or stream at home right now. Opening Break Dead 7 Touched With Fire Urge Listeners Choice Review Lady Dynamite Queue Shots: Mental Illness Movies Clean, Shaven Keane First Blood Sweetie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 07, 2016•1 hr 22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Freshly returned from the Cannes Film Festival, Alison joins Matt to review the highlights and lowlights of the fest. Plus, a review of MUSTANG, last year's Oscar nominee for Best Foreign Language film, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 25, 2016•1 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Lock the doors. Close the windows. The latest episode of Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit is invading your home with an episode all about home invasion thrillers. Plus, Matt and Alison review the Civil War-set Western (and home invasion thriller) THE KEEPING ROOM. And speaking of Civil Wars, they also give their thoughts on the latest CAPTAIN AMERICA movie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 11, 2016•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast What if Adolf Hitler woke up in 2016? That's the provocative subject of the new German comedy Look Who’s Back, which is the subject of this week’s Listeners’ Choice Review on Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit. In honor of Look Who’s Back, Matt and Alison also recommend some other provocative or controversial comedies you can rent or stream at home right now. Filmspotting: SVU is brought to you by Movies On Demand On Cable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 26, 2016•1 hr 18 min•Transcript available on Metacast Matt and Alison discuss Hou Hsiao-Hsien's gorgeous wuxia movie THE ASSASSIN and recommend some other martial arts movies you can rent or stream at home right now. Their picks may or may not be fast as lightning. Filmspotting: SVU is brought to you by Movies On Demand On Cable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 12, 2016•1 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Get read to hit the road with Matt and Alison for a Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit road trip! In addition to recommending some great road trip movies you can watch at home right now, they also review the new Netflix original movie PEE-WEE'S BIG HOLIDAY. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 29, 2016•1 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
