Filmspotting

The sun shines and the land may be cheap, but if you’ve seen L.A. Confidential – or just about any movie set in the city of angels – you know it's a town with a dark side. This week's Filmspotting Top 5: Los Angeles Movies. Plus, a review of the new LAPD drama "End of Watch" and the conclusion of the Contemporary Iranian Cinema Marathon. This episode is presented by Audible.com. :00-1:18 - Intro 1:41-18:53 - Review: "End Of Watch" Music: Regina Spektor, "Small Town Moon" 20:32-22:50 - Audible 23:12-35:26 - Massacre Theatre / Polls / Notes 32:27-51:46 - Iranian Cinema Awards Music: Regina Spektor, "All The Rowboats" 53:13-57:11 - Donations 57:24-1:22:36 - Top 5: L.A. Movies 1:22:37-1:24:46 - Close BONUS CONTENT - None this week, sorry MUSIC - Regina Spektor CORRECTIONS/NOTES - Yes, on second (and third) reference -- but not on first! -- Adam said "Thomas Vincent" Bridge instead of "Vincent Thomas" Bridge. - Massacre Theatre winner: Dennis O'Hearn - Audible recs: "Artemis Fowl" novels; "Ten Days that Shook the World: Russia"; "Argo: How the CIA and Hollywood Pulled Off the Most Audacious Rescue in History" LINKS - YouTube: Los Angeles Plays Itself - YouTube: The Mirror - Ben's short film project SPONSORS / PARTNERS - Audible - Get a free audiobook - Fandor.com/Filmspotting - The Q&A with Jeff Goldsmith-iTunes

Michael Phillips (Chicago Tribune) plays the role of Belloq for this 'Sacred Cow' discussion of Steven Spielberg's action-adventure classic "Raiders of the Lost Ark." Plus, the Top 5 Films of 1981 and Michael's reflections on the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival. This episode is presented by Squarespace.com. :00-1:40 - Intro, Promos 1:41-32:18 - Review: "Raiders of the Lost Ark" Music: The Lumineers, "Stubborn Love" 34:11-36:29 - Squarespace 36:41-52:07 - Massacre Theatre / Polls / Notes 52:08-1:00:07 - TIFF 2012 Recap Music: The Lumineers, "Ho Hey" 1:01:14-1:07:50 - Donations 1:08:05-1:51:34 - Top 5: Films of 1981 1:51:35-1:54:18 - Close BONUS CONTENT - Dance Scenes Feedback MUSIC - The Lumineers NOTES - Massacre Theatre winner: Mark Dancer LINKS - Michael Phillips - Tufnell Park Film Club - Frankie Manning teaching the Lindy Hop - Stroszek "Chicken Dance" - Late Live Show Meetup - Dialogues of Archibald Macleish and Mark Van Doren - Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee - Top 5 Films of 1981 SPONSORS / PARTNERS - Squarespace: Use code FILM9 - Fandor.com/Filmspotting - The Q&A with Jeff Goldsmith- iTunes

Hey Kitty Kat, don't be a... draws a square in the air... and be sure to download this show featuring the Pulp Fiction Memorial Top 5 Dance Scenes. Plus, Adam and Josh put down their $5 milkshakes to discuss "Alps," the new film from the director of "Dogtooth," and conclude their Contemporary Iranian Cinema Marathon with "Offside." This episode is presented by Audible.com. :00-2:11 - Intro, Promos 2:13-22:34 - Review: "Alps" Music: Divine Fits, "Would That Not Be Nice" 23:39-25:30 - Audible 25:47-38:44 - Massacre Theatre / Polls / Notes 38:45-53:58 - Iranian Cinema #6: "Offside" Music: Divine Fits, "Flaggin' A Ride" 55:25-58:38 - Donations 58:54-1:25:30 - Top 5: Dance Scenes 1:25:30-1:27:49 - Close MUSIC - Divine Fits CORRECTIONS/NOTES - Massacre Theatre winner: Anthony Morfitt - Audible recs: Various P.G. Wodehouse novels, Anna Karenina LINKS - Josh's review of "Alps" - "Citizen Wookie" movie - Top 5 Dance Scenes w/ video SPONSORS / PARTNERS - Audible - Get a free audiobook - Fandor.com/Filmspotting - The Q&A with Jeff Goldsmith-iTunes

Adam talks to writer/director Craig Zobel about his provocative new film "Compliance," and with comedian Mike Birbiglia about the semi-autobiographical new film he co-wrote, co-directed and stars in, "Sleepwalk With Me."

Does this podcast sound asymmetrical to you? Adam and Josh stop their limo ride through downtown Chicago long enough to commend David Cronenberg's bizarre "Cosmopolis" and reveal their Top 5 Most Anticipated Fall Movies. Plus, interviews with two filmmakers - Mike Birbiglia ("Sleepwalk With Me") and Craig Zobel ("Compliance"). This episode is presented by Audible.com. :00-2:12 - Intro, Promos 2:13-30:59 - Interview: Mike Birbiglia ("Sleepwalk With Me") Music: Reubens Accomplice, "Field Science" 32:35-34:55 - Audible 35:07-42:39 - Massacre Theatre / Poll 42:40-1:00:02 - Review: "Cosmopolis" Music: Reubens Accomplice, "I Love You, But I'm Tired" 1:01:21-1:10:10 - Donations 1:10:24-1:19:18 - Interview Excerpt: Craig Zobel ("Compliance") 1:19:19-1:42:31 - Top 5: Most Anticipated Fall Movies 1:42:32-1:44:20 - Close BONUS CONTENT - Spies, Tony Scott MUSIC - Reubens Accomplice CORRECTIOS/NOTES - The Birbiglia interview that airs in the podcast *is* the full conversation, same as in extra download. - Chicago's Just For Laughs festival was actually in June. - Birbiglia appears on the second (not third) episode of "Girls" called "Vagina Panic" - Technically, Hall was Diane Keaton's mother's maiden name - Slight Spoiler Alert if you're really sensitive... around 54:00 minute mark of "Cosmopolis" review. - Massacre Theatre winner: Dan Muse - Audible recs: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest: 50th Anniversary Edition, Bridge to Terabithia, Winter Journal LINKS - Top 5 Most Anticipated Fall 2012 Movies - In Movies With Nudity, What's the Line Between Ogling and Art? - Smearing the Senses: Tony Scott, Action Painter SPONSORS / PARTNERS - Audible - Get a free audiobook - Fandor.com/Filmspotting - The Q&A with Jeff Goldsmith-iTunes

The Top 10 Greatest Films of All Time talk continues with guest Michael Phillips... Plus, writer/director Jeff Nichols ("Take Shelter") calls in to discuss his official (Paul Newman-heavy) Sight & Sound ballot. :00-17:40 - Top 10: Movies & Celebrity / Anti-Heroes 17:41-34:05 - Interview: Jeff Nichols Music: The Gaslight Anthem, "Here Comes My Man" 35:02-40:15 - Donations 40:35-1:10:32 - Top 10: Martyrs / The Truth / Justice 1:10:33-1:13:24 - Close MUSIC - The Gaslight Anthem NOTES/LINKS - Sight & Sound Poll Results SPONSORS / PARTNERS - The Q&A with Jeff Goldsmith-iTunes

Inspired by Sight & Sound's 2012 Greatest Films Poll, Michael Phillips (Chicago Tribune) joins Josh and Adam to discuss their Top 10 Films of All Time. Plus,  a few special guests call in to share their #1 most 'essential' movie. Look for Pt. 2 later this weekend. This episode is presented by Audible.com. :00-2:24 - Intro, Promos 2:25-31:14 - Top 10: The Champion / Voyeurs Music: The Gaslight Anthem, "45" 32:14-34:09 - Audible 34:24-41:31 - Massacre Theatre 41:32-45:58 - Polls, Notes 45:59-1:14:16 - Top 10: Murder / Comedians / Romantic (French) Dramas BONUS CONTENT - Available with Pt. 2 MUSIC - The Gaslight Anthem NOTES/LINKS - Sight & Sound Poll Results - Audible recs: "Imperium," "Supergods: What Masked Vigilantes, Miraculous Mutants, and a Sun God from Smallville Can Teach Us About Being Human" - Massacre Theatre winner: Rick Pierre SPONSORS / PARTNERS - Free download from Audible - Fandor.com/Filmspotting

Inexplicably, George Lazenby is overlooked as Filmspotting reveals its highly confidential Top 5 Cinema Spies (James Bond Memorial)... And don't forget to take your chems before listening to discussions of "The Bourne Legacy" and "Fireworks Wednesday," the fifth film in the show's Contemporary Iranian Cinema Marathon. This episode is presented by Squarespace.com. :00-24:11 - Review: "The Bourne Legacy" Music: Marvin Hamlisch, "Nobody Does It Better" (from "The Spy Who Loved Me") 25:10-26:51 - Squarespace 27:04-33:22 - Massacre Theatre 33:23-38:41 - Polls, Notes 38:42-53:00 - Iranian Cinema #5: "Fireworks Wednesday" Music: Marvin Hamlisch, "The Way We Were" 53:59-1:01:56 - Donations 1:02:17-1:25:56 - Top 5: Cinema Spies 1:25:57-1:28:09 - Close MUSIC - Marvin Hamlisch NOTES - Massacre Theatre winner: Andrew Kasten LINKS - Top 5 Cinema Spies SPONSORS / PARTNERS - Squarespace: Use code FILM8 - Fandor.com/Filmspotting - The Q&A with Jeff Goldsmith- iTunes

You've heard Filmspotting's take, now it's the listeners' turn to reckon with "The Dark Knight Rises" in this spoiler edition show.

Adam and Josh break a leg, avoid mention of 'The Scottish Play' and depend on the kindness of strangers to reveal their Top 5 Play Adaptations, inspired by William Friedkin's new film adaptation of Tracy Letts' Gothic crime thriller "Killer Joe." Plus, Listener Feedback on Filmspotting's Top 5 'Seemed Like a Bad Idea' Movies. This episode is presented by Audible.com and Fandor.com. :00-19:28 - Review: "Killer Joe" Music: Mazes, "Love To Lay" 20:25-23:14 - Audible Recommendations 23:24-30:16 - Massacre Theatre 30:17-35:19 - Polls 35:20-44:31 - Listener Feedback: Seemed Like A Bad Idea' Music: Mazes, "News From Day One" 45:32-50:23 - Donations 50:32-1:14:57 - Top 5: Play Adaptations 1:14:58-1:17:27 - Close MUSIC - Mazes NOTES/LINKS - Audible recs: Jo Nesbo's Harry Hole books; A Song of Fire and Ice; books narrated by Jim Dale - Massacre Theatre winner: Gilberto Martinez - Massacre Theatre winner also gets to choose one of three Sony Pictures Home Entertainment DVDs: Lockout, Hatfields and McCoys, or Meeting Evil. - Glengarry Glen Ross' Alec Baldwin scene article - Facets Town Hall Meeting on Movies and Violence - AMC Cares Charitable Fund for Aurora Victims SPONSORS / PARTNERS - Get a free audiobook - Fandor.com/Filmspotting - The Q&A with Jeff Goldsmith-iTunes

We'll show you the life of the mind! Adam and Josh eloquently express affection for their Top 5 Movies About Writers, and discuss the new film written by and starring Zoe Kazan, "Ruby Sparks." Plus, Adam makes an amazing discovery with the fourth film in the show's Contemporary Iranian Cinema Marathon, "The Mirror." This episode is presented by Fandor.com. Filmspotting #407:00-14:27 - Review: "Ruby Sparks"Music: Mazes, "Go Betweens"15:27-20:49 - Massacre Theatre20:50-24:03 - Polls24:04-40:16 - Iranian Cinema #4: "The Mirror"Music: Mazes, "Summer Hits or J+J Don't Like"41:16-48:48 - Donations49:03-1:11:08 - Top 5: Movies About Writers1:11:09-1:15:03 - Close / Outtakes BONUS CONTENT - None this week, sorry MUSIC - Mazes - The Mancunian ones NOT the Chicago ones we advertised :) NOTES/LINKS - Enter to win Killer Joe passes - Massacre Theatre winner: Drew Butler - Top 5 Movies About Writers - Paul's graphic novel The List - Thomas' film blog SPONSORS / PARTNERS - Fandor.com/Filmspotting - The Q&A with Jeff Goldsmith-iTunes

Which battle is more bloody and brutal: Batman vs. Bane or Michael Phillips vs. A.O. Scott? Adam and Josh discuss "The Dark Knight Rises," then enlist the help of the dynamic former At The Movies duo to debate "Beasts of the Southern Wild." Plus, the 'Take Shelter Memorial' Top 5 Stormy Weather Movies. Spoiler Alert? There should be no 'actual' spoilers in the discussion of "The Dark Knight Rises"... however... of course, you should proceed with caution. This episode is presented by Audible.com and Fandor.com/Filmspotting. :00-24:45 - Review: "The Dark Knight Rises" Music: Japandroids, "The House That Heaven Built" 25:58-28:44 - Audible Recommendations 28:45-37:29 - Massacre Theatre 37:30-42:11 - Polls 42:12-1:05:16 - Review: "Beasts of the Southern Wild" Music: Japandroids, "Fire's Highway" 1:06:20-1:10:42 - Donations 1:10:43-1:34:32 - Top 5: Stormy Weather Movies 1:34:33-1:38:00 - Close / Outtakes MUSIC - Japandroids NOTES/LINKS - Audible recs: The Fortress of Solitude; The Custom of the Country; Life of Pi; The Talisman; Black House - Enter to win Queen of Versailles passes - Massacre Theatre winner: Bruce Cantwell - Top 5 Stormy Weather Movies - Fourth & Main Journal on Vimeo - Ruby Sparks actually opens Wednesday, July 25 in Chicago. SPONSORS / PARTNERS - Get a free audiobook - Fandor.com/Filmspotting - The Q&A with Jeff Goldsmith-iTunes

#406: Dark Knight Rises / Beasts of the Southern Wild / Top 5 Stormy Weather Movies

Sometimes a bad movie idea is just a bad movie idea – remember "The Country Bears," anyone? - but sometimes it results in cinema excellence. Adam and Josh share their Top 5 'Seemed Like a Bad Idea' Movies, inspired by their discussion of Marc Webb's reboot, "The Amazing Spider-Man." This episode is presented by Audible.com. :00-19:15 - Review: "The Amazing Spider-Man" Music: Young Jesus, "Family and Friends" 20:05-21:58 - Audible Recommendations 22:14-28:09 - Massacre Theatre 28:10-30:47 - Notes / Polls 32:58-51:13 - EW's "50 Great Movies You've Never Seen" Music: Young Jesus, "David" 40:11-44:01 - Donations 44:22-1:11:48 - Top 5: 'Seemed Like A Bad Idea' Movies 1:11:48-1:14:39 - Close MUSIC - Young Jesus NOTES/LINKS - Massacre Theatre winner: Jon Graef - Audible recs: 1Q84; Perks of Being a Wallflower; The Chaperone - Top 5 'Seemed Like a Bad Idea at the Time' Movies - EW's 50 Great Movies You've Never Seen - FS-endorsed EW picks: The Iron Giant, 24 Hour Party People, Wendy and Lucy, Moon, Together - Adam's EW picks: Marwencol, The Orphanage / Need to see: Lilya 4-Ever, Enter the Void - Josh's EW picks: Ghost Dog, Murderball / Need to see: Walking and Talking, Chuck & Buck - "The Atom Smashers" documentary SPONSORS / PARTNERS - Get A Free Audiobook - Fandor.com/Filmspotting - The Q&A with Jeff Goldsmith-iTunes

Adam confesses his love for a childhood doll -- and Josh promptly bashes him for it -- as they discuss Seth Macfarlane's feature directing debut "Ted." Plus, the Top 5 Performances of 2012 (So Far)... in which Adam successfully avoids saying Michael Fassbender's name five times. :00-22:40 - Review: "Ted" Music: M. Ward, "Me and My Shadow" (feat. Zooey Deschanel) 23:30-29:32 - Massacre Theatre 29:33-32:57 - Notes / Polls 32:58-51:13 - Top 5: Actresses of 2012 (So Far) Music: M. Ward, "Watch The Show" 52:30-56:27 - Donations 56:55-1:17:44 - Top 5: Actors of 2012 (So Far) 1:17:45-1:20:35 - Close / Outtake MUSIC - M Ward NOTES - Massacre Theatre winner: Jeremy Fritsch LINKS - Top 5 Performances of 2012 (So Far) SPONSORS / PARTNERS - Fandor.com/Filmspotting - The Q&A with Jeff Goldsmith-iTunes