Podcast · 198 episodes
Filmspotting, page 6
by Filmspotting · English
Adam Kempenaar and Josh Larsen review new and classic movies, offering "affable, insightful film analysis since 2005" (NY Times). This show includes AI-generated content.
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Coppola, Lucas, and Spielberg: How Success Changed the System — and ThemHow Francis Ford Coppola, George Lucas, and Steven Spielberg reshaped Hollywood’s studio system through collaborative ambition and rivalry, and how that success later constrained them and the…13 Apr 2026 · 46 min · 18 chapters
The Black Guy Who Tips Podcast | SMR 581: HoppersSpoiled Movie Reviews discusses the 2016 animated film Hoppers, focusing on its environmental themes, character work, humor, and whether it delivers the “Pixar-level” emotional depth adults expect.12 Apr 2026 · 46 min · 20 chapters
The Drama: A Split Decision and '40s Madness Elite 8 | #1059FilmSpotting’s Elite Eight “40s Madness” round plus a review of Christopher Borgli’s The Drama, starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson.10 Apr 2026 · 1 h 24 min · 22 chapters
Pantheon Inductions and Dissident Cinema Marathon AnnouncementFilm Spotting special episode announcing the “Dissident Cinema” Film Spotting Marathon and inducting two new films into the Film Spotting Pantheon.9 Apr 2026 · 39 min · 18 chapters
Top 5 Horror Movies of the 21st Century | ArchiveA FilmSpotting archive episode revisiting a “Top 5 Horror Movies of the 21st Century” list (April 2015 version), discussing what still scares them and why, plus a guest pick and honorable mentions.8 Apr 2026 · 44 min · 19 chapters
'40s Madness Sweet 16: An Upset Brewing?FilmSpotting Madness “40s Madness” Sweet 16 results and upcoming bracket voting, plus FilmSpotting community event announcements and a few movie-ticket promotions.3 Apr 2026 · 53 min · 22 chapters
Top 5 Movies About Marriage | ArchiveA FilmSpotting archive episode (Nov. 2019) where the hosts share a “Top 5 Movies About Marriage,” emphasizing marriage’s conflict, hard work, reconciliation, and power negotiations.1 Apr 2026 · 44 min · 19 chapters
Project Hail Mary: Sensitivity in Space and '40s Madness Round 2 | #1058FilmSpotting reviews Project Hail Mary (Ryan Gosling) and discusses why it works—especially its sensitivity, comedy, and practical-feeling space visuals—then previews Round 2 of 1940s Madness…27 Mar 2026 · 1 h 20 min · 36 chapters
Meek’s Cutoff: Why It Belongs in the PantheonFilm Spotting hosts discuss Kelly Reichardt’s Meek’s Cutoff (set in 1845) and argue it “belongs in the Pantheon” for its deconstruction of American myth/Manifest Destiny, its bleak “road movie”…26 Mar 2026 · 51 min · 17 chapters
Top 5 Things From Space (That Came To Destroy Us) [Archive]Film Spotting’s “Top 5 Things From Space (That Came To Destroy Us)” (Archive, April 2014), discussing alien-invasion sci-fi/horror/comedy picks and why they “destroy” or subjugate humanity.25 Mar 2026 · 34 min · 15 chapters
Stand by Me at 40: Why It Still Hits Hard | '40s Madness Round 1In this episode of Filmspotting, hosts Adam Kempenaar and Josh Larsen celebrate the 40th anniversary of *Stand By Me*, Rob Reiner's coming-of-age classic based on Stephen King's novella *The Body*.20 Mar 2026 · 1 h 28 min · 33 chapters
The Martian Review [Archive]Adam Kempenaar and Josh Larsen18 Mar 2026 · 22 min · 9 chapters
Oscars Predictions + Filmspotting Madness: 1940s Play‑Ins (#1056)In this episode, Adam Kempenaar, Josh Larsen, and Michael Phillips discuss the Oscars, predicting winners and discussing nominees and overlooked performances.13 Mar 2026 · 2 h 10 min · 54 chapters
The Lord of the Rings Trilogy Review [Archive]The Lord of the Rings Trilogy Review [Archive]11 Mar 2026 · 39 min · 20 chapters
Top 5 Unreliable Narrators and Kurosawa’s Rashomon (#1055)In this episode of Filmspotting, Adam Kempenaar and Josh Larsen delve into the world of unreliable narrators in cinema, exploring characters who distort, manipulate, or fabricate the truth.6 Mar 2026 · 2 h · 43 chapters
Moonlight Review + Barry Jenkins & Naomie Harris Interview [Archive]Adam Kempenaar and Josh Larsen4 Mar 2026 · 36 min · 17 chapters
Catherine O'Hara: Our Top 5 Characters (#1054)In this episode of Filmspotting, hosts Adam Kempenaar and Josh Larsen reflect on the versatile performances of Catherine O'Hara, sharing their personal top five favorite characters portrayed by her.27 Feb 2026 · 1 h 35 min · 35 chapters
Morgan Neville on Paul McCartney: Man on the Run[Link to Podcast](https://omnystudio.com/listener)26 Feb 2026 · 14 min · 7 chapters
Network (1976) Review [Archive]Network (1976) Review [Archive]25 Feb 2026 · 49 min · 23 chapters
Wuthering Heights Review, How Green Was My Valley (#1053)In this episode, Adam Kempenaar and Josh Larsen discuss Emerald Fennell’s film adaptation of "Wuthering Heights," featuring Marya E. Gates as a guest.20 Feb 2026 · 1 h 58 min · 53 chapters
The Silence of the Lambs Review (Archive)This episode revisits *The Silence of the Lambs*, which hit theaters 35 years ago and won the Best Picture Oscar a year later.18 Feb 2026 · 33 min · 12 chapters
Trainspotting Review (30th Anniv.), Pantheon Nominations (#1052)In this episode of Filmspotting, hosts Adam Kempenaar and Josh Larson celebrate the 30th anniversary of *Trainspotting*, directed by Danny Boyle, and discuss the nominees for the 2026 Filmspotting…13 Feb 2026 · 1 h 55 min · 43 chapters
Casablanca Review (Archive)For Valentine's Week, a revisit to the 2017 review of *Casablanca* with guests Michael Phillips and Katherine Fusco.11 Feb 2026 · 41 min · 14 chapters
Top 5 Diane Keaton Scenes (#1051)is hosted by Adam Kempenaar and Josh Larsen, who provide insightful film analysis covering both new and classic movies.6 Feb 2026 · 1 h 55 min · 42 chapters