Weekly film podcast/WBEZ radio show from Chicago featuring in-depth reviews, top 5 lists and interviews. Hosted by Adam Kempenaar and Josh Larsen.
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#963: Civil War, Ben-Hur (Wyler #4), ‘50s Madness Champ

Is Alex Garland’s new film a warning or mere provocation? Adam and Josh discuss. Plus, the William Wyler Marathon continues with the 1959 biblical epic “Ben-Hur” and we crown a ‘50s Madness Champ. (Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.)Open (00:00:00-00:02:19)Review: “Civil War” (00:01:58-00:34:16)Next Week / Notes (00:34:17-00:42:28)‘50s...

Fri Apr 19, 2024 08:34
Filmspotting Presents: The Film That Blew My Mind - Kristen Johnson on All That Jazz

Director and legendary cinematographer Kirsten Johnson is known for nonfiction work that is inventive, artful, expressive, and maximal. The same can be said of the film that blew her mind -- Bob Fosse’s All That Jazz. The semi-autobiographical film brings us Joe Gideon (Roy Scheider), a peripatetic creative force working simultaneously to mount a major...

Fri Apr 12, 2024 08:43
#962: Ex Machina in the Age of AI, Mrs. Miniver (Wyler #3), ‘50s Madness Finals

With Alex Garland’s “Civil War” on the horizon, Adam and Josh take another look at the writer/director’s prescient AI thriller “Ex Machina.” Plus, a spirited debate over 1942’s “Mrs. Miniver” and a finals matchup in Filmspotting Madness—Best of the ‘50s. (Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.)Open (00:00:00-00:02:19)Review:...

Fri Apr 5, 2024 08:01
#961: Road House at 35, Road House ‘24, Godzilla x Kong, ‘50s Madness Final Four

With the release of a new “Road House” starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Adam and Josh debate the merits of the ‘89 original (there are many merits!), along with recommendations of “Godzilla x Kong” and the doc “Ennio” about composer Ennio Morricone. Plus, the Final 4 round of Filmspotting Madness—Best of the '50s.    (Timecodes will not be precise with ads;...

Fri Mar 29, 2024 07:49
From the Archive: Godzilla ('54) v Kong ('33)

With "Godzilla x Kong" coming to theaters this weekend, we go to the archives for this 2021 conversation (inspired by "Godzilla v Kong") which has Adam and Josh pitting the two classic monster movies against each other. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mon Mar 25, 2024 19:00
#960: Love Lies Bleeding, The Best Years of Our Lives (Wyler #2), ‘50s Madness (Elite 8)

Adam and Josh praise Rose Glass’s nasty new noir “Love Lies Bleeding” and are knocked out by 1946’s “The Best Years of Our Lives,” William Wyler’s incisive and moving Best Picture winner. Plus, the Elite 8 of ‘50s Filmspotting Madness.(Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.)Open (00:00:00-00:04:01)Review: “Love Lies Bleeding”...

Fri Mar 22, 2024 07:06

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