Best Josh Pather Podcasts (2025)

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From the Archive: Almost Famous 1:00:36

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Cameron Crowe's ALMOST FAMOUS turns 25 this fall, so we dig into the archive for a 2018 Sacred Cow (or should we say Golden God?) review of Cameron Crowe's autobiographical film with bonus insights from ⁠Uproxx rock critic Steven Hyden⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adam Kempenaar & Josh Larsen

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GoodFellas Review, Lurker, The Roses (#1031) 1:35:39

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Adam and Josh enter the Pantheon for a welcome revisit of Martin Scorsese’s 1990 masterpiece GOODFELLAS, which turns 35 this month. Plus, Josh shares thoughts on Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch in THE ROSES and nominates the sinister new indie LURKER for the Golden Brick. This episode is presented by⁠ Regal Unlimited⁠⁠, the all-you-can-watch…

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Columbus with Kogonada, Pather Panchali with Dana Stevens at Filmspotting Fest (#1030) 1:03:31

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To celebrate 20 years of the show, we hosted Filmspotting Fest in March – six films over three days at two of Chicago’s iconic cinemas. This episode features two standout post-screening conversations: director Kogonada reflects on his Golden Brick-winning debut COLUMBUS, and Slate film critic Dana Stevens joins Josh to discuss Satyajit Ray’s indeli…

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From the Archive: The Breakfast Club 48:58

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The definitive '80s high school movie is 40 and back in theaters. Adam and Josh gave it the Sacred Cow treatment back in 2015 for its 30th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adam Kempenaar & Josh Larsen

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Highest 2 Lowest Review, Jaws Review, Weapons Feedback (#1029) 2:29:39

20d ago2:29:39

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For their fifth collaboration, HIGHEST 2 LOWEST, Spike Lee and Denzel Washington reimagine Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 masterpiece “High and Low.” Adam and Josh review the film coming to Apple TV+ Sept. 5. Plus, spoiler feedback for Zach Cregger’s WEAPONS, Massacre Theatre, and revisiting the show’s 2020 Sacred Cow review of JAWS. This episode is present…

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From the Archive: Top 5 Denzel Washington Performances with W. Kamau Bell 38:22

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With a review of the new Spike Lee/Denzel Washington collaboration HIGHEST 2 LOWEST coming Friday, we're sharing 2016's Top 5 Denzel Washington Performances with guest W. Kamau Bell ("United Shades of America", "We Need to Talk About Cosby", the "Denzel Washington Is The Greatest Actor of All Time Period" podcast). Learn more about your ad choices.…

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Dog Day Afternoon at 50, Ne Zha II Review (#1028) 1:56:09

27d ago1:56:09

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For its 50th anniversary, Adam and Josh revisit Sidney Lumet’s Best Picture-nominated (and ⁠Filmspotting Pantheon⁠ enshrined) DOG DAY AFTERNOON. Plus, Josh recommends the Chinese animated phenomenon NE ZHA II, and a new Deeply Flawed Filmspotting Poll ⁠pits two giants of animation against each other. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited⁠⁠, …

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From the Archive: Top 5 21st Century Comedies 56:53

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With THE 40-YEAR-OLD VIRGIN back in theaters for its 20th anniversary, we're sharing a Top 5 from 2016: 21st Century Comedies. Judd Apatow's 2005 comedy fares pretty well on one of the lists. Access to the complete Filmspotting archive – over 1,000 episodes spanning 20 years – is just one benefit of joining the Filmspotting Family. Learn more about…

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Weapons Review and It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley (#1027) 1:20:28

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Adam and Josh go long on Zach Cregger’s provocative horror mystery WEAPONS, and Adam recommends the new doc IT’S NEVER OVER, JEFF BUCKLEY. Plus 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 and chapter starts may not be precise with …

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From the Archive: The Shining 37:32

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With Zach Cregger's WEAPONS getting a review this week, we dig deep into the archive for a 2012 Sacred Cow review of THE SHINING, a film Cregger frequently mentions as a major influence. Michael Phillips joins Adam and Josh for the conversation about Kubrick's horror classic, which turns 45 this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho…

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#1026: Together Review, Sunset Boulevard at 75, AngelHeaded Hipster 1:50:13

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Adam and Josh, um, split on the Dave Franco-Alison Brie body horror movie TOGETHER, then catalog the wonders of Billy Wilder’s SUNSET BOULEVARD, which still astonishes at 75. Plus, the new doc about T. Rex frontman Marc Bolan and the Deeply Flawed Filmspotting Poll asks you to relitigate the 1976 Best Picture race. This episode is presented by Rega…

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#1025: One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest at 50, Top 5 Jack Nicholson Scenes 2:18:37

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Milos 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) 1:58:52

2M ago1:58:52

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Josh 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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From the Archive: Her 44:34

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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 1:47:10

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Adam 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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From the Archive: In the Mood for Love 41:47

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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 1:55:09

2M ago1:55:09

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Adam 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 47:06

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With 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 1:57:05

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Adam 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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From the Archive: This Is Spinal Tap, Stop Making Sense 21:26

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With 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 2:08:37

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Whether 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 1:27:09

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Adam 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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From the Archive: Past Lives 20:48

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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 1:43:57

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Wes 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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From the Archive: Asteroid City 37:40

3M ago37:40

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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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From the Archive: Almost Famous 1:00:36

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GoodFellas Review, Lurker, The Roses (#1031) 1:35:39

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Columbus with Kogonada, Pather Panchali with Dana Stevens at Filmspotting Fest (#1030) 1:03:31

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From the Archive: The Breakfast Club 48:58

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Highest 2 Lowest Review, Jaws Review, Weapons Feedback (#1029) 2:29:39

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From the Archive: Top 5 Denzel Washington Performances with W. Kamau Bell 38:22

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Dog Day Afternoon at 50, Ne Zha II Review (#1028) 1:56:09

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From the Archive: Top 5 21st Century Comedies 56:53

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Weapons Review and It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley (#1027) 1:20:28

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From the Archive: The Shining 37:32

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#1026: Together Review, Sunset Boulevard at 75, AngelHeaded Hipster 1:50:13

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#1025: One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest at 50, Top 5 Jack Nicholson Scenes 2:18:37

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#1024: Eddington, The Fantastic Four, Sunlight, Top 5 Joaquin Phoenix Performances (2023) 1:58:52

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From the Archive: Her 44:34

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#1023: Superman Review, Top 5 Superman Movie Moments 1:47:10

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From the Archive: In the Mood for Love 41:47

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#1022: Top 5 Films of 2025 (So Far), The Apartment at 65 1:55:09

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From the Archive: Top 5 Batman/Superman Moments with Glen Weldon and Chris Klimek 47:06

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#1021: Jurassic Park, Jurassic World Rebirth, M3GAN 2.0 and Sorry, Baby 1:57:05

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From the Archive: This Is Spinal Tap, Stop Making Sense 21:26

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#1020: 28 Years Later, Top 5 Danny Boyle Characters, Familiar Touch 2:08:37

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#1019: Materialists, The Life of Chuck, Elio 1:27:09

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From the Archive: Past Lives 20:48

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#1018: The Phoenician Scheme, Bring Her Back, Pavements, Tarkovsky Marathon Awards 1:43:57

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From the Archive: Asteroid City 37:40