Blindspotters

Theme is: Steven Spielberg movies. Stevie Spielberg EVER HEARD OF HIM?? The technical master and wonder genius has captured the imagination and hearts of millions over the years. We break down two of his most beloved. Amanda watches the third Indy film INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE (1989) and Zac watches childhood favorite E.T. THE EXTRA TERRESTRIAL (1982) Follow Blindspotters 'cross plat: On Instagram: @blindspotterspod On Twitter: @blindspotters On Bluesky: @blindspotters On Letterboxd: Zac Pacleb, Amanda Luberto

The 25th Phoenix Film Festival has wrapped and Amanda has the highlights including a depressing drama, a wacky documentary and the tale of a photographer that forever changed culture! Later in the episode, Zac and Amanda break down Daniel Minahan's ON SWIFT HORSES staring Jacob Elordi, Daisy Edgar-Jones, Will Poulter, Diego Calva and more. Now showing in theaters nationwide. Follow Blindspotters 'cross plat: On Instagram: @blindspotterspod On Twitter: @blindspotters On Bluesky: @blindspotters On Letterboxd: Zac Pacleb, Amanda Luberto Zac's Substack: Love and Attention

Theme is: Best Picture Oscar winners! Another movie year has come and gone, capped by the illustrious Academy Awards. Are they an impenetrable record of film history? Maybe not. But the great ones win for a reason. Amanda watches a script writer's favorite ALL ABOUT EVE (1950) and Zac watches yet another Tom Cruise film in RAIN MAN (1988) Follow Blindspotters 'cross plat: On Instagram: @blindspotterspod On Twitter: @blindspotters On Bluesky: @blindspotters On Letterboxd: Zac Pacleb, Amanda Luberto

It's Oscars week and Zac & Amanda are here to answer your questions. It's Bobby vs the Brutalist as Timothée Chalamet and Adrian Brody vie for Best Actor. Suddenly the Best Picture race is HOT between The Brutalist, Anora, or even Conclave??? We discuss if Kieran Culkin is committing category fraud and why Sing Sing isn't getting the recognition it deserves. All of that and more including who we think is taking home the biggest prizes. Follow Blindspotters on Instagram at @blindspotterspod and on Twitter at @blindspotters.

Theme is: 2024 movies we missed. Despite watching over 500 movies collectively last year, there's always a few that slip through our fingers. Let's remedy that! Amanda watches Hamaguchi's Oscar win follow up EVIL DOES NOT EXIST (2024) and Zac watches time hopping Bonelo film THE BEAST (2024) Follow Blindspotters on Instagram at @blindspotterspod and on Twitter at @blindspotters.

MICKEY 17, MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: THE FINAL RECKONING, 28 YEARS LATER and more! Movies from Wes Anderson, Paul Thomas Anderson, Maggie Gyllanhaall, and more! How lucky are we!! Zac and Amanda go through 30 movies they can't wait to see in 2025

Theme is: movies with less than 50% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, aka "underrated." Just because the people say it's bad doesn't mean it's actually bad. We swapped films that we'd ride for, even if it's really not that good of a film. Amanda watches Denzel go bad in his most famous team-up with Tony Scott in MAN ON FIRE (2004) and Zac watches sapphic internet favorite JENNIFER'S BODY (2009) from Diablo Cody. Follow Blindspotters on Instagram at @blindspotterspod and on Twitter at @blindspotters.

Zac and Amanda are joined by their good friend Maya Patrose to cover their top 5 movies of the year, favorite scenes, film's MVP, shirtless Dev Patel, and excellent movies we saw in 2024! Lisan al-Gaib! Follow Blindspotters on Instagram at @blindspotterspod and on Twitter at @blindspotters.

Theme is: director's final films. Wether it's intentional or by fate, eventual an auteur director creates their final film, bookending their career. Sometimes they walk away from movie making, sometimes they never live to see what putting Kidman & Cruise through hell actually turned out looking like. Amanda watches brother heist gone wrong from director Sidney Lumet BEFORE THE DEVIL KNOWS YOU'RE DEAD (2007) and Zac watches sex cult, mind fuck from director Stanley Kubrick EYES WIDE SHUT (1999) Follow Blindspotters on Instagram at @blindspotterspod and on Twitter at @blindspotters.

Theme is: food and drink movies. Cozy up for the holidays with a big bowl of ramen noodle soup and a nice bottle of merlot. We're watching films about the love of food and wine! Amanda watches "ramen western" TAMPOPO (1985) and Zac watches the ultimate wine film SIDEWAYS (2004) Follow Blindspotters on Instagram at @blindspotterspod and on Twitter at @blindspotters.

Theme is: iconic child performances. Have you ever watched a movie and thought "who is

Time stop! After decades of working on it, the newest film from the indelible Francis Ford Coppola, Megalopolis, has come to screens. Adam Driver plays futurist architect Caesar Calilina who hopes to build a utopia using his sustainable material Megalon that gave him the power to control time. Against his rival played by Giancarlo Esposito and with his love interest played by Nathalie Emmanuel, Catilina pushes for the future of New Rome all while trying to avoid his wealthy but corrupt and backstabbing family.  Now playing everywhere.

Zac and Amanda swap movies the other has never seen to shed light on each other's cinematic blindspots. Theme is: director blindspots. Sometimes it's movies in our blindspots, sometimes it's entire filmographies from certain directors. Two masters of the art of filmmaking, Wong Kar-Wai and Stanley Kubrick, make their way to the Blindspotters feed. Amanda watches Hong Kong classic IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE (2000) and Zac watches dystopian insanity in A CLOCKWORK ORANGE (1972). Follow Blindspotters on Instagram at @blindspotterspod and on Twitter at @blindspotters.

Zac and Amanda swap movies the other has never seen to shed light on each other's cinematic blindspots. Theme is: biopics. Whether you hear the train a-comin, rollin' round the bend or you're bringing an evil water company to justice, we've got you. Zac watches Reese Witherspoon and Joaquin Phoenix in WALK THE LINE (2005), June and Johnny Cash story. Amanda watches the unbelievable true story of ERIN BROCKOVICH (2000) staring Julia Roberts and Albert Finney. Follow Blindspotters on Instagram at @blindspotterspod and on Twitter at @blindspotters.

The summer of Glen continues with a return to Oklahoma in Lee Isaac Chung's TWISTERS (2024). We talk about what worked, what we bumped on and ultimately how it compares with the 1996 classic. Then, in the spirit of the Olympic games coming up, we award 3 movies from the year a place on the podium before breaking down some personal favorites from the first half of the year. Follow Blindspotters on Instagram at @blindspotterspod and on Twitter at @blindspotters.

It's our 50th episode special!! We broke down Blindspotters by the numbers, gave our a prestigious award, talked our faves and least faves. Thank you to everyone who has listened to all 50!!! Or even just like 3! We love you. Follow Blindspotters on Instagram at @blindspotterspod and on Twitter at @blindspotters.

Zac and Amanda swap movies the other has never seen to shed light on each other's cinematic blindspots. Theme is: sports movies. It's playoff hockey and playoff basketball season which means it's sports time on Blindspotters. Zac watches goon movie prototype SLAP SHOT (1977) and Amanda watches inspirational favorite COACH CARTER (2005). Follow Blindspotters on Instagram at @blindspotterspod and on Twitter at @blindspotters.

Zac and Amanda swap movies the other has never seen to shed light on each other's cinematic blindspots. Theme is: paranoid thrillers. Ever feel like you're not getting the whole story and maybe someone's out to get ya?? Zac watches Tom Cruise's John Grisham tale THE FIRM (1993) and Amanda watches THE PARALLAX VIEW (1974), Alan J Pakulas' paranoid part 2. Follow Blindspotters on Instagram at @blindspotterspod and on Twitter at @blindspotters.

COME ONNNN!!!! She turned her husband into a tennis champion and now he's up against his biggest challenge yet: his ex-best friend and wife's ex-lover is across the net, battling for her respect. Zendaya, Mike Fasit and Josh O'Connor go toe to toe in CHALLENGERS, an erotic sports drama from Luca Guadagnino. Now playing everywhere.

Zac and Amanda swap movies the other has never seen to shed light on each other's cinematic blindspots. Theme is: hangout comedies. Sometimes there's nothing better than hanging with the dudes and rocking out, even if that includes accidentally selling out or getting thrown off the baseball team for being in your 30s. Zac watches SNL skit turned cult classic WAYNE'S WORLD (1992) and Amanda watches the spiritual sequel to Dazed & Confused EVERYBODY WANTS SOME !! (2016) Party on! Follow Blindspotters on Instagram at @blindspotterspod and on Twitter at @blindspotters.

After years of suppressed rage, a young man makes his way up the ranks of a nightclub that caters to the sinister elite. As his childhood trauma flares up, he seeks retribution for himself and others. In his directorial debut, Dev Patel stars in the revenge action thriller MONKEY MAN. Now playing everywhere.

Zac and Amanda swap movies the other has never seen to shed light on each other's cinematic blindspots. Theme is: Best Picture winners. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences deemed these two 1970s films the best of their year! Zac watches THE DEER HUNTER (1978), a Vietnam war epic staring some of cinemas most notable. Amanda watches THE FRENCH CONNECTION (1971), the buddy cop blueprint from one of the arts most daring creators. Follow Blindspotters on Instagram at @blindspotterspod and on Twitter at @blindspotters.

It's Oscars week and Zac & Amanda are here to answer your questions. Do we think Paul Giamatti could beat Cillian Murphy? Does Christopher Nolan deserve the Best Director award? Was BARBIE snubbed? And where the f*ck is Greta Lee's nomination?!? All of that and more including who we think is taking home the biggest prizes. Follow Blindspotters on Instagram at @blindspotterspod and on Twitter at @blindspotters.

Zac and Amanda swap movies the other has never seen to shed light on each other's cinematic blind spots. Theme is: adaptations. From the stage and the pages to the big screen, these movies are reinventions of an existing story. Zac watches AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY (2013), a Murderers' Row of actors in Tracy Letts' stage classic. Amanda watches Robert Redford' s led baseball favorite THE NATURAL (1984). Follow Blindspotters on Instagram at @blindspotterspod and on Twitter at @blindspotters.

CHALLENGERS, DUNE 2, BLITZ, MAXXINE and more: Zac and Amanda break down the 30 movies they can't wait to see in 2024. In the second half of the episode, they discuss Matthew Vaughn's new film ARGYLLE. Dallas Bryce Howard, Dua Lipa, Henry Cavil and Sam Rockwell star in the new spy mystery now playing everywhere.

Zac and Amanda swap movies the other has never seen to shed light on each other's movie blind spots. Theme is: crime movies. Strap in: WE'RE BREAKING THE LAW! Even if we think we're doing the right thing. Two movies from two auteur film makers. Zac watches MEMENTO (2000), Christopher Nolan's mind-bending first major film. Amanda watches SICARIO (2015), Canadian filmmaker Denis Villeneuve's cartel thriller. Follow Blindspotters on Instagram at @blindspotterspod and on Twitter at @blindspotters.

Zac and Amanda are joined by their good friend Maya Patrose to cover their top 5 movies of the year, breathtaking movies by master filmmakers, if Emma Stone could twitch a specific square inch of her forehead on command and some remarkable movies we saw in theater last year. Sublime!! Follow Blindspotters on Instagram at @blindspotterspod and on Twitter at @blindspotters.

Zac and Amanda swap movies the other has never seen to shed light on each other's movie blind spots. Theme is: documentaries. Real tales about real lives that seem almost too cinematic! Zac watches AMY (2015) about the life and downfall of British popstar Amy Winehouse. Amanda watches WHEN WE WERE KINGS (1996) about the illustrious Muhammad Ali and the famous Rumble in the Jungle against George Foreman. Follow Blindspotters on Instagram at @blindspotterspod and on Twitter at @blindspotters.

Zac and Amanda swap movies the other has never seen to shed light on each other's movie blind spots. Theme is: Martin Scorsese movies. IT'S MARTY SZN!!!! With the hype of his most recent film, KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON, they discuss two of master's most recognizable films. Zac watches CASINO (1995) for the first time and Amanda watches THE COLOR OF MONEY (1986) for the first time. Follow Blindspotters on Instagram at @blindspotterspod and on Twitter at @blindspotters.

Zac and Amanda swap movies the other has never seen to shed light on each other's movie blind spots. Theme is: genre classics. Not only will these two swap movies, they'll swap staples from their favorite genres! One set the blueprint for all romantic comedies moving forward and one revitalized slashers & put a new scream queen/final girl on the map. Zac watches HALLOWEEN (1978) for the first time and Amanda watches IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT (1934) for the first time. Follow Blindspotters on Instagram at @blindspotterspod and on Twitter at @blindspotters.

Summer is coming to an end and the summer movie slate of 2023 fed us well! Zac and Amanda discuss the biggest movies of the summer, like BARBIE and OPPENHEIMER, but also their smaller favorites like PAST LIVES and TALK TO ME. They also go through their most anticipated movies left this year.

Zac and Amanda swap movies the other has never seen to shed light on each other's movie blind spots. Theme is: love on the road. Love on the road? More like love on the ROCKS! These two feature some of the best lovers quarrels in movie history. Two iconic stars connect to showcase a marriage falling apart. Zac watches REVOLUTIONARY ROAD (2008) for the first time and Amanda watches TWO FOR THE ROAD (1967) for the first time. Follow Blindspotters on Instagram at @blindspotterspod and on Twitter at @blindspotters.

Zac and Amanda swap movies the other has never seen to shed light on each other's movie blind spots. Theme is: Quentin Tarantino movies. One of his generation's best filmmakers and a stylistic visionary, QT is rightfully one of the most celebrated writer and director in all of cinema. Zac watches KILL BILL VOL 1 (2003) and KILL BILL VOL 2 (2004) for the first time and Amanda watches JACKIE BROWN (1997) for the first time. Follow Blindspotters on Instagram at @blindspotterspod and on Twitter at @blindspotters.

When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with WHEN HARRY MET SALLY, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible. Zac is joined by special guest Beau Sison for the first one-way swap. The two discuss romantic comedies, how WHEN HARRY MET SALLY is a blueprint for the future of the genre and the chemistry between Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan.

Zac and Amanda swap movies the other has never seen to shed light on each other's movie blind spots. Theme is: Los Angeles movies. The cities where movies are made and where these movies specifically are set! Zac watches UNDER THE SILVER LAKE (2018) for the first time and Amanda watches TOMBSTONE (1995) for the first time. Follow Blindspotters on Instagram at @blindspotterspod and on Twitter at @blindspotters.

Zac and Amanda swap movies the other has never seen to shed light on each other's movie blind spots. Theme is: Arizona movies. The Grand Canyon State might not be the home of many movies these days, but in its heyday, many films were shot there. Zac watches PSYCHO (1960) for the first time and Amanda watches TOMBSTONE (1993) for the first time. Follow Blindspotters on Instagram at @blindspotterspod and on Twitter at @blindspotters.

Zac and Amanda swap movies the other has never seen to shed light on each other's movie blind spots. Theme is: found families. Your blood family is important, but your chosen family is where you're always supported. Especially if you're racing souped up cars or being a teen surrogate. Zac watches JUNO (2007) for the first time and Amanda watches THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS (2001) for the first time. Follow Blindspotters on Instagram at @blindspotterspod and on Twitter at @blindspotters. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Zac and Amanda swap movies the other has never seen to shed light on each other's movie blind spots. Theme is: space! We're going to space! (Or maybe space is coming to us?) Either way, we love it. Zac watches CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND (1977) for the first time and Amanda watches ARMAGEDDON (1998) for the first time. Follow Blindspotters on Instagram at @blindspotterspod and on Twitter at @blindspotters. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Zac and Amanda swap movies the other has never seen to shed light on each other's movie blind spots. Theme is: movie musicals. It's musical March and we're taking the stage to discuss one of Hollywood's most beloved and one of the Academy's most awarded. Zac watches CABARET (1972) for the first time and Amanda watches SINGIN IN THE RAIN (1952) for the first time. Follow Blindspotters on Instagram at @blindspotterspod and on Twitter at @blindspotters. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

The 95th Academy Awards are almost here! To help you make sense of who might win and what might happen, Zac and Amanda share some predictions, wants, and wishes. They also address your takes and talk about snubs and unnecessary nominations. You can follow Blindspotters on Instagram or on Twitter This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Zac and Amanda swap movies the other has never seen to shed light on each other's movie blind spots. Theme is: Denzel Washington movies. We're here to celebrate and discuss one of cinema's best actors of all time by highlighting two very different roles. Zac watches THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE (2004) for the first time and Amanda watches TRAINING DAY (2001) for the first time. Follow Blindspotters on Instagram at @blindspotterspod and on Twitter at @blindspotters. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Zac and Amanda are joined by Maya Patrose to cover their top 5 movies of the year, why two rocks sitting in silence made them cry, why more movies need to be made, and some standout movies from film last year. Hell yeah, brother! Follow Blindspotters on Instagram at @blindspotterspod and on Twitter at @blindspotters.

Zac and Amanda swap movies the other has never seen to shed light on each other's movie blind spots. Theme is: end of the world movies. It was just the end of the year, so why not talk about the end of the world! From the end of the planet to the end of society, Zac watches CHILDREN OF MEN (2006) for the first time and Amanda watches MELANCHOLIA (2011) for the first time. Follow Blindspotters on Instagram at @blindspotterspod and on Twitter at @blindspotters.

Zac and Amanda swap movies the other has never seen to shed light on each other's movie blindspots. Theme is: journalism movies. As two people who met in journalism school, we love movies about reporters using their skills to get to the bottom of something. Zac watches STATE OF PLAY (2009) for the first time and Amanda watches HIS GIRL FRIDAY (1940) for the first time. Follow Blindspotters on Instagram at @blindspotterspod and on Twitter at @blindspotters.

Zac and Amanda swap movies the other has never seen to shed light on each other's movie blindspots. Theme is: Family Problems. Happy Thanksgiving season! It's the time to gather around the table with your loved ones and maybe...some problems arise and you realize why this time of year is low key stressful. Zac watches THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT (2010) for the first time and Amanda watches WARRIOR (2011) for the first time. Follow Blindspotters on Instagram at @blindspotterspod and on Twitter at @blindspotters.

Zac and Amanda swap movies the other has never seen to shed light on each other's movie blindspots. Theme is: Monster Movies. Happy spooky szn!!! As we prep for the ~season of the witch~ we're swapping some movies to get you in the monster mash mood! Zac watches INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE (1994) for the first time and Amanda watches ATTACK THE BLOCK (2011) for the first time. Follow Blindspotters on Instagram at @blindspotterspod and on Twitter at @blindspotters.

Zac and Amanda swap movies the other has never seen to shed light on each other's movie blindspots. Theme is: All-Star Casts. Holy. Cow. Have you seen who is in these films? From Old Hollywood classics to the new superstars of the big screen. Zac watches GIRL, INTERRUPTED (1999) for the first time and Amanda watches THE PHILADELPHIA STORY (1940) for the first time. Follow Blindspotters on Instagram at @blindspotterspod and on Twitter at @blindspotters.

Zac and Amanda swap movies the other has never seen to shed light on each other's movie blindspots. Theme is: Best Picture Oscar winners. These films have both been awarded the highest honor from the Academy. Do they deserve it? Zac watches AMADEUS (1984) for the first time and Amanda watches CASABLANCA (1942) for the first time. Follow Blindspotters on Instagram at @blindspotterspod and on Twitter at @blindspotters.

Zac and Amanda swap movies the other has never seen to shed light on each other's movie blindspots. Theme is: unlikely duos. Opposites attract when these unusual teams are tasked with solving a crime. Zac watches THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO (2011) for the first time and Amanda watches RUSH HOUR (1998) for the first time. Follow Blindspotters on Instagram at @blindspotterspod and on Twitter at @blindspotters.

Zac and Amanda swap movies the other has never seen to shed light on each other's movie blindspots. Theme is: teen crimes. Movies about teenagrers being bored, unsupervised, and looking to get into some trouble. Zac watches HEATHERS (1989) for the first time and Amanda watches JUICE (1992) for the first time. Follow Blindspotters on Instagram at @blindspotterspod and on Twitter at @blindspotters. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Zac and Amanda swap movies the other has never seen to shed light on each other's movie blindspots. Theme is: animated films. or aniMAYtion if you will. Movies that are drawn & computer animated aren't always just for kids. Sometimes they make us sad and remind us of our pets -- and how parent child relationships are hard sometimes. Zac watches INSIDE OUT (2015) for the first time and Amanda watches HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON (2010) for the first time. Follow Blindspotters on Instagram at @blindspotterspod and on Twitter at @blindspotters. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.