Adam Kempenaar and Josh Larsen review new and classic movies, offering "affable, insightful film analysis since 2005" (NY Times).

Episode List

Catherine O'Hara: Our Top 5 Characters (#1054)

Feb 27th, 2026 6:00 AM

Adam and Josh share their Top 5 Catherine O’Hara Characters, revisiting the brilliance, range, and heart she brought to every role — from Delia and Cookie to Moira Rose and Mickey. A heartfelt tribute to a performer whose presence defined some of cinema and TV’s most hilarious moments. This episode is presented by⁠ Regal Unlimited⁠⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. Use code FILMSPOT26 to take 15% off. (Timecodes/chapters may not be precise with ads.) Intro (00:00:00-00:02:59) Top 5 Catherine O’Hara Characters (00:02:59-01:08:17) Filmspotting Family (01:08:18-01:14:18) Next Week, Notes (01:14:19-01:21:07) Massacre Theatre (01:21:08-01:29:08) Credits / New Releases (01:29:08-01:32:37) Notes/Links: -O’Hara On the “Wiser Than Me” Podcasthttps://lemonadamedia.com/podcast/julia-gets-wise-with-catherine-ohara/ -Catherine O’Hara’s 10 Best Roles | Consequence of Soundhttps://consequence.net/list/catherine-ohara-10-best-roles/after-hours/ Feedback: -Email us at feedback@filmspotting.net⁠⁠ -⁠⁠⁠⁠Ask Us Anything⁠⁠⁠⁠ and we might answer your question in bonus content. Support: -Join the Filmspotting Family for bonus episodes and archive access.https://filmspottingfamily.com -T-shirts and more available at the Filmspotting Shop.https://www.filmspotting.net/shop⁠⁠⁠ Follow: https://youtube.com/filmspotting https://instagram.com/filmspotting⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://letterboxd.com/filmspotting⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/filmspotting⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/filmspotting⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/larsenonfilm⁠ https://letterboxd.com/larsenonfilm⁠⁠⁠ https://facebook.com/larsenonfilm ⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/larsenonfilm.bsky.social⁠⁠See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morgan Neville on Paul McCartney: Man on the Run

Feb 26th, 2026 7:00 AM

Oscar‑winning filmmaker Morgan Neville joins Adam to discuss his intimate archival portrait of Paul McCartney’s turbulent and creatively explosive 1970s. Neville reflects on his own documentarian origin story, his lifelong connection to the Beatles and Wings, how he built the film from audio‑only conversations with Paul, and why McCartney’s post‑Beatles decade feels like a sequel to Get Back.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Network (1976) Review (Archive)

Feb 25th, 2026 7:00 AM

In honor of the late Robert Duvall, we share Adam and Josh's March, 2021 review of Sidney Lumet's Best Picture-nominated NETWORK, which was part of the 7 From '76 series. For full access to the show archive, Filmspotting Discord, monthly bonus episodes, and more, ⁠join the Filmspotting Family⁠⁠.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wuthering Heights Review, How Green Was My Valley (#1053)

Feb 20th, 2026 6:00 AM

Emerald Fennell follows up her earlier provocations with one aimed at lovers of literature, "WUTHERING HEIGHTS." Critic Marya E. Gates joins Adam and Josh to unpack it all. Then, a Pantheon Project review of John Ford’s Best Picture-winning HOW GREEN WAS MY VALLEY, and listeners advocate for the best '90s movie soundtrack. This episode is presented by⁠ Regal Unlimited⁠⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. (Timecodes/chapters may not be precise with ads.)Intro (00:00:00-00:02:12)Wuthering Heights with Marya E. Gates (00:02:13-00:48:41)Filmspotting Family (00:48:42-00:52:32)Robert Duvall, Frederick Wiseman (00:52:33-01:01:56)Next Week, Notes (01:01:57-01:05:16)Polls (01:05:17-01:19:39)How Green Was My Valley (01:19:40-01:52:17)Credits / New Releases (01:52:18-01:55:51) Notes/Links: “Cinema Her Way: Visionary Female Directors in Their Own Words”https://maryaegates.com/cinemaherway/ -Filmspotting Pantheonhttps://www.filmspotting.net/pantheon Feedback: -Email us at feedback@filmspotting.net⁠⁠ -⁠⁠⁠⁠Ask Us Anything⁠⁠⁠⁠ and we might answer your question in bonus content. Support: -Join the Filmspotting Family for bonus episodes and archive access.https://filmspottingfamily.com -T-shirts and more available at the Filmspotting Shop.https://www.filmspotting.net/shop⁠⁠⁠ Follow: https://youtube.com/filmspotting https://instagram.com/filmspotting⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://letterboxd.com/filmspotting⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/filmspotting⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/filmspotting⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/larsenonfilm⁠ https://letterboxd.com/larsenonfilm⁠⁠⁠ https://facebook.com/larsenonfilm ⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/larsenonfilm.bsky.social⁠⁠See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Silence of the Lambs Review (Archive)

Feb 18th, 2026 2:00 PM

THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS came to theaters 35 years ago this month, winning the Best Picture Oscar (along with Best Actor, Actress, and Director) a year later. Adam and Josh revisited the film in February 2021, for its 30th anniversary. For full access to the show archive, Filmspotting Discord, monthly bonus episodes, and more, ⁠join the Filmspotting Family⁠⁠. LINKS -"30 years in, The Silence Of The Lambs’ Jame Gumb still deserves better" Harmony Colangelo, A/V Club https://www.avclub.com/30-years-in-the-silence-of-the-lambs-jame-gumb-still-1846252158See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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