Bad Bitches Reading Romance
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A conversational delve into topical issues from a feminist worldview.
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Adam Kempenaar and Josh Larsen review new and classic movies, offering "affable, insightful film analysis since 2005" (NY Times).
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The one where Kat and Jess discuss historical queerness, plot twists that make sense, and A Gentleman's Gentleman by TJ Alexander! Follow us on Instagram! You can also email us at [email protected]. Logo design by Laura Hobbs @laurahobbsdesigns on Instagram.By Jessica West
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#1025: One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest at 50, Top 5 Jack Nicholson Scenes
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2:18:37Milos Forman’s Best Picture-winning ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST turns 50 this year, which gives Adam and Josh an excuse to revisit the film (which is already in the Filmspotting Pantheon) and to celebrate the long and illustrious career of its charismatic star with their Top 5 Jack Nicholson Scenes. Plus, Adam recommends the new doc ARCHITECT…
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#1024: Eddington, The Fantastic Four, Sunlight, Top 5 Joaquin Phoenix Performances (2023)
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1:58:52Josh welcomes Michael Phillips to discuss Ari Aster’s divisive pandemic-set movie EDDINGTON – a review that appropriately includes the phrase, "I couldn’t agree less with you…" Plus, Michael shares thoughts on THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS; Josh gives the "non-cringe ventriloquist comedy" SUNLIGHT a Golden Brick nomination; and, from 2023, the To…
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Coming up on episode #1024, Josh welcomes Michael Phillips for a review of Ari Aster's EDDINGTON. We'll also replay Adam and Josh's Top 5 Joaquin Phoenix Performances from April 2023. Notably absent from that Top 5? Phoenix's Theodore from Spike Jonze's HER. That's because the 2013 film was in the 'penalty box', having been the subject of a recent …
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#1023: Superman Review, Top 5 Superman Movie Moments
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1:48:10Adam and Josh reckon with James Gunn’s SUPERMAN and then consider all the Supermen for their Top 5 Superman Movie Moments. Plus Massacre Theatre and more. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. (Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start e…
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We're on summer vacation! What does that mean for you? You get to listen to one of our favorite episodes all over again! This episode originally aired on September 8, 2022 and we still think about using an Igloo cooler to make corn. We'll see you on July 31st with an all new episode! The one where Kat and Jess discuss ranching, Igloo coolers, and T…
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To celebrate its 25th anniversary, Wong Kar-Wai's intoxicatingly romantic film returns to theaters in select cities. Adam and Josh discussed the film, which placed 4th on the New York Times' recent list of the 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century, as part of a 2021 marathon devoted to the filmmaker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.…
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#1022: Top 5 Films of 2025 (So Far), The Apartment at 65
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1:56:09Adam and Josh take stock of the movie year with their Top 5 Films of 2025 (So Far), and take another look at Billy Wilder’s THE APARTMENT, which took home the Best Picture and Best Director prize 65 years ago. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. (Timec…
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From the Archive: Top 5 Batman/Superman Moments with Glen Weldon and Chris Klimek
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47:06With a new SUPERMAN coming to theaters, we're sharing a Top 5 from the Zack Snyder era: Batman/Superman Moments featuring Adam joined by Pop Culture Happy Hour's Glen Weldon and Chris Klimek. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adam Kempenaar & Josh Larsen
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#1021: Jurassic Park, Jurassic World Rebirth, M3GAN 2.0 and Sorry, Baby
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1:58:05Adam and Josh decided they could and should give Steven Spielberg’s 1993 blockbuster JURASSIC PARK the Sacred Cow treatment, along with a review of the franchise’s latest (and best since ‘93?) installment JURASSIC WORLD REBIRTH. Plus, Josh recommends M3GAN 2.0 and SORRY, BABY. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch mo…
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The one where Kat and Jess discuss ADHD, the surprise pregnancy trope, and Lizzie Blake's Best Mistake by Mazey Eddings! Follow us on Instagram! You can also email us at [email protected]. Logo design by Laura Hobbs @laurahobbsdesigns on Instagram.By Kat Anthony, Jessica West
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From the Archive: This Is Spinal Tap, Stop Making Sense
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21:26With THIS IS SPINAL TAP back in theaters for its 41st anniversary, we're sharing our 8 From '84 review of the mock rock doc classic. Also from '84, the Talking Heads' classic concert film directed by Jonathan Demme, STOP MAKING SENSE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adam Kempenaar & Josh Larsen
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#1020: 28 Years Later, Top 5 Danny Boyle Characters, Familiar Touch
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2:08:37Whether you agree 28 YEARS LATER has too many ideas “smooshed” together or that it all coheres around a single compelling one, Adam and Josh are both eager to see how these rage zombies evolve. Plus, a revisit of the Top 5 Danny Boyle Characters with Danny Boyle. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscriptio…
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#1019: Materialists, The Life of Chuck, Elio
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1:28:09Adam and Josh review Celine Song’s love-and-money triangle MATERIALISTS, the follow-up to her exquisite 2023 debut "Past Lives." Plus, reviews of Mike Flanagan’s Stephen King adaptation THE LIFE OF CHUCK and Pixar’s ELIO. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two vi…
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The one where Kat and Jess discuss throuples, sexual awakenings, and Axes & O's by Kayla Grosse! PS- Jess's mom is NOT allowed to listen to this one... We love you but please just mark it as played and pretend you never saw it! Follow us on Instagram! You can also email us at [email protected]. Logo design by Laura Hobbs @laurahobbsdesign…
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With Celine Song's MATERIALISTS now in theaters, we share our review of her remarkable 2023 debut, PAST LIVES. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adam Kempenaar & Josh Larsen
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#1018: The Phoenician Scheme, Bring Her Back, Pavements, Tarkovsky Marathon Awards
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1:44:57Wes Anderson and the Anderson Players are back in theaters with THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME. Adam and Josh have a review, plus thoughts on the Philippou Brothers’ BRING HER BACK and Alex Ross Perry’s PAVEMENTS. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. (Timecodes …
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With his latest, THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME, now in theaters, here's Adam and Josh's 2023 review of Wes Anderson's previous feature, ASTEROID CITY. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adam Kempenaar & Josh Larsen
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#1017: Clueless at 30, Top 5 Movie Quotes (In Our Lexicon) with Aisha Harris
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1:57:05It’s CLUELESS’s 30th anniversary garden party and everyone’s invited, including NPR’s Aisha Harris, who joins Adam for a revisit of Amy Heckerling’s ‘95 comedy and the Top 5 Movie Quotes (In Our Lexicon). This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. (Timecodes …
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The one where Kat and Jess discuss the mafia, arranged marraige, and King of Wrath by Ana Huang! Follow us on Instagram! You can also email us at [email protected]. Logo design by Laura Hobbs @laurahobbsdesigns on Instagram.By Jessica West
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#1016: M:I - The Final Reckoning, Top 5 Movie Stunts
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1:53:49Inspired by their review of MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - THE FINAL RECKONING, the latest and allegedly last film in the 30-year-old Tom Cruise-led franchise, Adam and guest Michael Phillips share their Top 5 Movie Stunts. Plus, what is the best M:I film anyway? This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass th…
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#1015: Before Sunrise/Before Sunset, Nostalghia (Tarkovsky #4)
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2:02:54Adam and Josh revisit BEFORE SUNSET for its 20th-ish anniversary and share their conversation about BEFORE SUNRISE, which followed a 30th-anniversary screening earlier this year to close Filmspotting Fest. Scott Tobias (The Next Picture Show, The Reveal) and Producer Sam Van Hallgren joined them for that. Plus, the final film in the Andrei Tarkovsk…
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The one where Kat and Jess discuss dating, jewel thieves, and Partner's in Crime by Alisha Rai! Follow us on Instagram! You can also email us at [email protected]. Logo design by Laura Hobbs @laurahobbsdesigns on Instagram.By Jessica West
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#1014: Actors of the Century Draft, Stalker (Tarkovsky #3)
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1:56:13The Best of the Century conversation continues with a draft of the best actors and actresses of the last 25 years, and the Andrei Tarkovsky Marathon brings Adam and Josh into STALKER’s The Zone. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. (Timecodes will not b…
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Adam and Josh leave their Filmspotting Madness brackets behind to make their Top 25 Films of the Century picks – and they manage to do it with only a little overlap. Plus, the return of Massacre Theatre. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. (Timecodes…
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The one where Kat and Jess discuss psychics, crime, and The Dead Guy Next Door by Lucy Score! Follow us on Instagram! You can also email us at [email protected]. Logo design by Laura Hobbs @laurahobbsdesigns on Instagram.By Jessica West
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#1012: Revenge of the Sith at 20, The Shrouds w/Violet Lucca, Madness '25 Champ, Vulcanizadora
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1:51:02Adam sits down with film writer Violet Lucca to discuss David Cronenberg's provocative filmography and his latest foray into body horror, THE SHROUDS. Plus, he revisits STAR WARS: EPISODE III - REVENGE OF THE SITH for the first time since his five-star review in 2005, Josh has a review of the new VULCANIZADORA from director Joel Potrykus, and a new…
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#1011: Sinners, Andrei Rublev (Tarkovsky #2), Madness ‘25 - Final
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1:41:57Ryan Coogler puts everything, and we do mean everything, into SINNERS, his first film post-”Black Panther.” Adam and Josh have a review, plus ANDREI RUBLEV, THE LEGEND OF OCHI, and the Filmspotting Madness: Best of the Century Final. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in …
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The one where Kat and Jess discuss family bonds, dating, and First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison! Follow us on Instagram! You can also email us at [email protected] Kat Anthony, Jessica West
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