Ray Marathon #4: The Big City
Another Ray film, another Ray masterpiece. Filmspotting's Satyajit Ray Marathon continues with a discussion of 1963's THE BIG CITY.
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Ray Marathon #3: The Music Room
Filmspotting continues its look at Satyajit Ray's work with a discussion of their first non-Apu film, 1958's THE MUSIC ROOM.
Read MoreRay Marathon #2: The Unvanquished / World of Apu
Adam and Josh close out Satyajit Ray's "Apu Trilogy" – but fortunately not their exploration of Ray's work – with a discussion of THE UNVANQUISHED (1957) and THE WORLD OF APU (1959).
Read MoreRay Marathon #1: Pather Panchali
Adam and Josh discuss the first film in their (long-awaited) Satyajit Ray Marathon – Ray's breathtaking and heartbreaking 1955 debut, PATHER PANCHALI.
Read More#470: Oldboy / Top 5 2013 Discoveries / Korean Auteurs Awards
Adam and Josh name their Top 5 Discoveries of 2013. Plus, a review of Spike Lee's remake of the Chan-wook Park revenge tale OLDBOY.
Read More#469: Nebraska / Top 5 Movies With Places In the Title
Josh and Adam travel through time and space to share their Top 5 Movies With Places In the Title. Yes, after almost 9 years, it seems they've officially run out of Top 5 ideas. Plus, a review of Alexander Payne’s latest, NEBRASKA, and the finale to the Korean Auteurs Marathon, A TALE OF TWO SISTERS.
Read More#466: 12 Years a Slave / Top 5 Movies Set in the South
Michael Phillips steps in for Adam to review one of the year’s most acclaimed films - director Steve McQueen’s 12 YEARS A SLAVE, the movie which inspired this week’s Top 5 Movies Set in the South... Plus, Adam and Josh discuss the fifth film in their Korean Auteurs Marathon, SECRET SUNSHINE.
Read More#465: The Exorcist / Chaser / Top 5 Terrifying Characters
Josh and Adam get into the Halloween spirit with a Sacred Cow discussion of 1973’s THE EXORCIST. They also revisit their Top 5 Terrifying Characters from last fall, and continue their look at contemporary Korean cinema with 2008's THE CHASER.
Read More#462: 2013 Chicago Film Fest / I'm a Cyborg, But That's OK / Don Jon
Josh and Adam preview the Chicago International Film Festival, which begins Oct. 10, by sharing their Top 5 Most Anticipated CIFF Movies. Plus, the third film in Filmspotting's Korean Auteurs Marathon, I'M A CYBORG, BUT THAT'S OK, and Larsen Recommends: DON JON.
Read More#461: Short Term 12 / Top 5 Films of 1993 / Woman on the Beach
Adam resists the urge to spend the whole show quoting "Tombstone" as he and Josh share their Top 5 Films of 1993. Plus, a review of the new indie drama SHORT TERM 12, and the Korean Auteurs Marathon continues with Hong Sang-soo’s WOMAN ON THE BEACH.
Read More#458: Fall Movie Preview / The Grandmaster / 3-Iron
Josh and Adam turn their attention to the change of season with their Top 5 Most Anticipated Fall Movies. Plus, a review of the new martial arts biopic THE GRANDMASTER from director Wong Kar-wai, and the first film in Filmspotting's six-part Korean Auteurs Marathon, 2004’s 3-IRON.
Read MoreFS Revisited: Blaxploitation Marathon
Can you dig it? With the help of producer Sam Van Hallgren, Filmspotting revisits its recent six-week Blaxploitation Marathon, including discussions of "Shaft" and "Superfly."
Read More#444: 2013 Summer Preview / Mud / Ophuls Awards
In anticipation of the season’s first blockbusters, Josh and Adam reveal their Top 5 Most Anticipated Summer Movies. Plus, a review of "Mud," the latest from "Take Shelter" writer/director Jeff Nichols, and "The Dollies," recognizing the best of the Max Ophuls Marathon.
Read More#442: To the Wonder / Top 5 Malick Scenes / Lola Montes
This week's episode with Filmspotting's Top 5 Malick Scenes and a review of "To the Wonder" was recorded entirely at the magic hour. Plus, the final Max Ophuls Marathon movie, 1955's Lola Montes.
Read More#440: Evil Dead ('81) / Top 5 Tracking Shots / The Earrings of Madame de...
Josh and Adam take Michael Phillips through the special kitchen entrance to the best seats in the house for the Filmspotting Top 5: Tracking Shots. Plus, a Sacred Cow review of Sam Raimi’s "The Evil Dead," and the majestic third Max Ophuls' Marathon film, "The Earrings of Madame de..."
Read More#438: Top 5 Religious Figures / Beyond the Hills / La Ronde
Filmspotting kisses the ring of their Top 5 Movie Religious Figures.
Read More#437: Oz the Great and Powerful / Top 5 Movie Locations We Wish We Could Visit
Filmspotting finds its happy places with this week’s Top 5: Movie Locations We Wish We Could Visit. Plus, a review of director Sam Raimi’s latest trip over the rainbow, "Oz the Great and Powerful," and the first film in the Max Ophuls Marathon, "Letter from an Unknown Woman."
Read MoreFS Extra: Marx Bros. Awards
Michael Phillips continues his comedy education of Filmspotting during “The Gookies,” The Marx Bros. Marathon Awards, including Best Groucher One-Liner and Best Gag.
Read More#434: Oscar Picks / A Night at the Opera
The Chicago Tribune’s Michael Phillips joins Adam and Josh for a special Oscars edition of Filmspotting to discuss who will win, who should win… and who should get their name on the side of a plane. Plus, the fourth and final Marx Bros. Marathon movie, "A Night at the Opera.
Read More#433: Top 5 Romantic Gestures / Side Effects / Duck Soup
Cue up "In Your Eyes"... in honor of Valentine's Day, it's Filmspotting's Lloyd Dobler Memorial List of the screen's Top 5 Romantic Gestures.
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