Podcast appearances and mentions of adam kempenaar

While I'm happy to co-host a weekly podcast, I do listen to several others. One of the finest examples is Filmspotting, a movie-themed podcast that celebrates film via weekly in-depth reviews, interviews, “Sacred Cow” reviews of classic movies, and “Top 5” segments. The show is hosted by Adam Kempenaar and Josh Larsen, but it has been running since March 2005 (with Adam's former co-host/current producer Sam Van Hallgren). It's the one podcast I knowingly listen to the day it arrives in my feed. Given its popularity, I know I'm not alone. In honor of the podcast's 20th anniversary, the Filmspotting team has put together Filmspotting Fest, an upcoming Chicago-based film festival from February 28 to March 2. Tickets are on sale, and more information can be found at www.filmspotting.net. All that said, I had the pleasure of speaking with Adam and Josh about the upcoming fest, the podcast, and how they've kept it going all this time. Enjoy!

Movie of the Year: 1984The Karate Kid(with Adam Kempenaar from Filmspotting!) In a riveting episode of the "Movie of the Year" podcast, the panel dives deep into the beloved 1984 classic, "The Karate Kid." With guest panelist Adam Kempenaar, the host of the renowned podcast Filmspotting, this episode offers a comprehensive exploration of the film's enduring appeal. Through detailed discussions, the episode examines the intricate relationship between Daniel and Mr. Miyagi, the directorial vision of John G. Avildson, and the thematic clash of Eastern and Western philosophies that defines the movie.The Bond Between The Karate Kid's Daniel and Mr. MiyagiCentral to "The Karate Kid" is the heartwarming and transformative relationship between Daniel LaRusso, played by Ralph Macchio, and Mr. Miyagi, portrayed by Pat Morita. The podcast panel, with Kempenaar's insights, delves into how this dynamic serves as the film's emotional core. They discuss how Daniel, a teenager struggling to adapt to his new life in California, finds an unlikely mentor in Mr. Miyagi, a quiet and wise karate master.Kempenaar highlights the authenticity and depth of their bond, noting how Mr. Miyagi's unconventional training methods—such as the iconic "wax on, wax off" routine—teach Daniel more than just karate. These lessons instill discipline, patience, and resilience, ultimately shaping Daniel's character and helping him face his bullies, particularly Johnny Lawrence of the Cobra Kai dojo. The discussion underscores how their relationship transcends a typical mentor-student dynamic, evolving into a profound friendship that resonates with audiences to this day.The Vision of Director John G. AvildsenJohn G. Avildsen, the director of "The Karate Kid," is celebrated for his ability to craft inspirational underdog stories, a skill he honed with the Academy Award-winning "Rocky." The podcast explores Avildson's directorial approach, which brings a unique blend of grit and sentimentality to the film. Kempenaar and the panelists discuss Avildson's talent for creating emotionally charged narratives that are both realistic and uplifting.Avildson's meticulous attention to character development and storytelling is a focal point of the conversation. The panel appreciates how he captures the nuances of Daniel's journey and Mr. Miyagi's mentorship. They also highlight Avildson's skill in choreographing the film's fight scenes, which are not only thrilling but also imbued with deeper philosophical undertones.Eastern vs. Western Philosophies in The Karate KidA significant theme in "The Karate Kid" is the clash between Eastern and Western philosophies. This thematic conflict is intricately woven into the narrative, contrasting the peaceful, introspective teachings of Mr. Miyagi with the aggressive, results-driven mentality of the Cobra Kai dojo. The podcast episode delves into how this cultural juxtaposition is portrayed and its impact on the characters and story.Kempenaar provides an insightful analysis of how Mr. Miyagi embodies Eastern principles such as balance, humility, and inner peace. In contrast, the Cobra Kai, led by the ruthless Sensei Kreese, represents a Western emphasis on competition and dominance. The discussion examines how these differing philosophies influence Daniel's growth and the film's resolution, with Daniel ultimately embracing Miyagi's teachings to triumph in the All-Valley Karate Championship.Adam Kempenaar's Perspective on The Karate KidGuest panelist Adam Kempenaar brings a fresh perspective to the podcast, enriching the discussion with his extensive knowledge of film history and analysis. As the host of Filmspotting, Kempenaar is adept at dissecting cinematic elements and contextualizing them within broader cultural and artistic frameworks. His...

On the heels of our conversation with Chaz Ebert discussing Life Itself, we are sharing this episode from our friends at Filmspotting. As we learned from Chaz, even Roger himself once admitted to getting one review wrong!In this episode, critic and author Matt Singer joins Filmspotting co-hosts Adam Kempenaar and Josh Larsen to consider the enduring impact of Ebert and his longtime partner Gene Siskel, and to dissect five other reviews they may have gotten wrong. Originally dropped in October, 2023, the episode followed publication of Matt's book, “Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel and Ebert Changed Movies Forever”, a vivid telling of the definitive story of Siskel and Ebert and their iconic show, “At the Movies.” Listen and subscribe to Filmspotting on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How did Danny Boyle choose to follow up the ultraviolence of 28 Days Later? With a winsome kid's movie about morality and currency conversion, of course! Filmspotting's Adam Kempenaar joins us to revisit 2004's Millions, which he originally covered in the second episode of Filmspotting back in 2005 (!) Why did Danny Boyle want to make a family-friendly film? Should this have been a musical? Was there ever a point in time where it seemed like Britain would adopt the Euro? Plus, the most important question of all - what would Ben have done with that bag of money?      This episode is sponsored by:  The Black Tux (theblacktux.com/checkCODE: CHECK)  Zocdoc (zocdoc.com/check)  HelloFresh (hellofresh.com/check65 CODE: CHECK65)  Join our Patreon at patreon.com/blankcheck  Follow us @blankcheckpod on Twitter and Instagram!  Buy some real nerdy merch at shopblankcheckpod.myshopify.com or at teepublic.com/stores/blank-check  Comment end  

Adam Kempenaar is an accomplished broadcaster, instructor, and award-winning digital professional with more than two decades of experience driving audience engagement in sports, film, and media. Adam recently returned to the University of Iowa, where he earned an M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication and a B.A. in Communication Studies, as an Adjunct Lecturer after 20 years with the Chicago Blackhawks, most recently as Vice President of Marketing and Content. Adam was part of three Stanley Cup championship teams during his tenure with the Blackhawks and oversaw the growth of the Digital Content department from a one-person operation to a staff of over 20, encompassing creative, social media, video, website, mobile, photography, email marketing, and business analytics. He was instrumental in launching and evolving the club's digital platforms, including NHL-leading social media channels, Blackhawks.com, and the trailblazing video production brand Blackhawks TV. He is the recipient of four Chicago/Midwest Emmy Awards for Sports Programming Outstanding Achievement: Single Spot/Campaign (2021); Documentary (2020); and One-Time Special (2018, 2016). Adam is a member of the Chicago Film Critics Association, and holds a B.A. in English from Grinnell College and an M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of Iowa.

Filmspotting podcast co-host Adam Kempenaar joins me to talk about Genesis!

How did Robert Zemeckis go from commercial flops to a career-defining time-travelling trilogy of blank checks? It’s all thanks to his “guarantor” from 1984 - Romancing The Stone, starring Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner. We invited Filmspotting (https://www.filmspotting.net/) ’s Adam Kempenaar and Josh Larsen to dive into Zemeckis’ first commercial success and how it set the tone for a decade of hits. This episode is sponsored by: Master Class (http://masterclass.com/check) Bombas (http://bombas.com/check) Brooklinen (brooklinen.com (http://brooklinen.com/) CODE: check)   Join our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/blankcheck Follow us @blankcheckpod on Twitter (https://twitter.com/blankcheckpod) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/blankcheckpod/) ! Buy some real nerdy merch @ shopblankcheckpod.myshopify.com (https://shopblankcheckpod.myshopify.com/)

In episode #10 of the Cineversary podcast, host Erik Martin invites Filmspotting podcast co-host Adam Kempenaar to join him for a bowl of Fruit Brute cereal, a Big Kahuna burger, and a $5 milkshake from Jackrabbit Slims as they honor the 25th birthday of Quentin Tarantino's masterwork "Pulp Fiction." Erik and Adam explore why the movie is worth celebrating all these years later, its cultural impact and legacy, what we can learn from the picture today, how it has stood the test of time, and more. Learn more about the Cineversary podcast at tinyurl.com/cineversarypodcast, like us on Facebook at facebook.com/cineversarypodcast, and email show comments or suggestions to cineversegroup@gmail.com.

In a second show from Zanies Comedy Club in Rosemont, IL, Doug welcomes Adam Kempenaar, Geoff Tate and Matty Ryan to the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Filmspotting cohost Adam Kempenaar takes a break from film reviews to chime in on the hit musical Hamilton and why he feels it has moved him so much since he saw it on Broadway in February (and subsequently in Chicago in October). While there is plenty of time spent on how Lin-Manuel Miranda's artistic feat shines from Burr's opening number to Eliza's closer, there's also exploration of the magic and singular nature of live theatre that has been reinvigorated for Adam this year. In his mind, Hamilton is a story about greatness and those who aspire to it. Listen up, get all the songs stuck in your head forever, and feel the warmth of Adam's anecdotes about how this show has brought him closer to his children in a way maybe nothing else has before. Buy tickets for the Fifth Anniversary of Your Stories here and listen to The Probe here. Thanks to Emporium Arcade Bar for sponsoring and the Chicago Podcast Cooperative for continued sponsorship coordination and support.

This week, we lean into the everlasting arms of special guest Adam Kempenaar of Filmspotting as we discuss the Expressionistic style and intriguing moral center of Charles Laughton's acclaimed 1955 noir thriller The Night of the Hunter! ANNOUNCEMENT: For the month of January 2017, we'll be pre-empting new episodes of the podcast in favor of bringing you our long-awaited full-cast radio drama Indiana Jones and the Monkey King! Don't worry, our spinoff shows Twin Cinema and Alcohollywood On Tap will run as scheduled.  Related Links: Get your tickets for Filmspotting, Filmspotting: SVU, CinemaJaw and The Next Picture Show’s live podcast performances at the Chicago Podcast Festival!Clint’s guest spot on the Kill By Kill Podcast (Episode 14) Get Tickets for VStheUniverse’s Holiday Geek Show (featuring Alcohollywood!)PUNCH Drink's article on movie drinking games, feat. Alcohollywood (Thanks to our sponsor Basecamp as part of the Chicago Podcast Coop!)

Friends, your eyes don't deceive you--this episode of Mousterpiece Cinema is indeed focused on the Disney film about a boy and his dragon in the forest, Pete's Dragon. Of course, there's an important distinction to make--this is the 2016 remake of the 1977 film! (Josh talked about the 1977 film all on his lonesome way back in 2011.) On the bad-news front, Gabe was under the weather and unable to unleash his typical #hottakes for this episode; on the good-news front, Josh was joined by friend of the show Adam Kempenaar of the prolific Filmspotting podcast! Josh and Adam talk about the surprising quality of the 2016 film, the emotionally visceral friendship between Pete and his CGI dragon Elliot, the work of David Lowery (and whether them bodies really are saints), and more! Check it out now.

Adam Kempenaar is even-keeled and professional in a culture that often rewards snark, and he's made Filmspotting -- which he's hosted for 11 years -- one of the best and most popular movie podcasts in the world. We dive into what makes Filmspotting such an institution, and also crack open Adam's top 10 films of all time, taking an up-close look at three you might not have seen. NOTES: * Follow Adam @Filmspotting * Listen to the Filmspotting podcast: www.filmspotting.net * For a look at Chris's new novel cover, follow @JuggernautPod * Also please join our Facebook group, by searching "Juggernaut podcast" * Adam's Top 10 Films of All-Time (in alphabetical order): 8 1/2 Annie Hall Apocalypse Now Blue Velvet Citizen Kane Double Indemnity The Godfather Jules et Jim Raging Bull Rashomon

In this fourth episode discussing Final Fantasy IX, we turn to the latter half of the game and Brett loses his mind over six hours riding chocobos. Dev Game Club looks at classic video games and plays through them over several episodes, providing commentary. Sections played: From Treno/Tetra Master Tournament to Pandemonium Podcast breakdown: 0:30      Podcast intro 1:02      Segment 1: Chocobos and World Changes 37:35    Break 1 38:03    Segment 2: Character arcs 1:10:28 Break 2 1:10:53 Reader mail, outro Issues covered: Chocobo Dreams and the whole enormous Chocobo side quest, Kupo Nuts side quest (referenced; mentioning here because I never got back to the email), side quests in Western RPGs and FOMO, Final Fantasy IX strategy guide, the Stellazio side quests, side locations and the overworld pay-off, "curing" Cid, state changes in locations as the world progresses, getting to know a place, setting and character, Blue Narciss and overworld travel escalation, the Oeilvert Maguffin (which is the name of Brett's new all-synth band), Black Mage moral quandaries, character arcs, Quan's cave, world on the brink, comparing the Final Fantasies, the dark side of varying mechanics, mentally modeling an environment and camera changes, adventure games, merging two characters into a monster, Cid mini-game, adding two and two and making four, adulterous Cid, localization, narrative compression, Tim's dislike of Zidane, the four temples, lack of preparation time for gear, ability equipping, conflicting gear, Terra and Gaia, the human level of motivation, art direction correlations between Terra and Iifa, ties between Zidane and Vivi, Garland and Darth Vader, souls and identity themes, meeting your maker, Zidane's original sin, Soulcage reader feedback, descent in Japanese myth (Yomi/Hell/Hades, and Izanami and Izanagi), reviews and the setting of expectations. Games, people, and influences mentioned or discussed: Final Fantasy XIII, Jason Schreier, Witcher series, BioWare, Tomb Raider (2013), other Final Fantasies, Billy Connell, Sakaguchi, Secret of Monkey Island (obliquely), Total Recall, Ernst Lubitsch, Justin Bieber, Legend of Zelda, Starcraft, Halo, Star Wars, Jon Hassan, Daniel Johannson, Enslaved: A Journey to the West, Benjamin Lauser, Barrington Case, Zach Kuschel, Metal Gear Solid V, Filmspotting, Adam Kempenaar, Reed Knight, Trespasser, Deadly Premonition, Skyrim. Next time: Finish the game! @brett_douville, @timlongojr, and @devgameclub DevGameClub@gmail.com

About 10 years ago, the word podcast would have often been lead by blank stares. Adam Kempenaar saw an article, and then got on the ground floor to begin Filmspotting, which has become the leading film discussion podcasts for the past decade (not to mention very influential in Peter's film upbringing). Peter sits down with Adam at Navy Pier to discuss his journey from Iowa to Chicago, and his motivation to talk films through that led to the creation of the podcast with Sam Van Hallgren. They discuss the necessity of structure and chemistry in creating a conversation, the show's exploration into classic films and blindspots, and Adam's obsession with the "Ecstatic Truth" in the collision of truth and fiction. Finally, the two visit an oddball—George Roy Hill's The World Acording to Garp with Robin Williams—and discuss how the film examines the creation of art in relation to life, and the necessity to flow between both. 0:00-2:14 Opening3:07-9:02 Establishing Shots - Hasse Ekman at MoMA9:47-1:22:42 Deep Focus - Adam Kempenaar1:23:35-1:26:05 Mubi Sponsorship1:27:17-1:51:54 Double Exposure - The World According to Garp (George Roy Hill)1:51:58-1:54:17 Close / Outtakes

This week on the InSession Film Podcast, Adam Kempenaar from Filmspotting joins us as we discuss our Top 5 movies of the decade so far and for clarity, we are defining that as 2010-2014. Adam was an amazing guest and we had a ton of fun discussing these incredible films. Also a fair warning: If you know us, and Adam, you'll know we have the ability to talk incessantly, so this show is a little long. But it's worth it, we promise.  - #5 / #4 Picks (7:24) - #3 / #2 Picks (45:25) - #1 Film of the Decade so far (1:44:11) Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on iTunes, Jabbercast, Stitcher, Soundcloud or TuneIn Radio! iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/insession-film-podcast/id605634337 Jabbercast: https://insessionfilm.jabbercast.com Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/insession-film Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/insession-film TuneIn Radio: http://tunein.com/radio/The-InSession-Film-Podcast-p522717/ Listen Now: http://insessionfilm.com/insession-film-podcasts-listen-now/

Attention, students! The summer session has just begun at your beloved and monstrous educational institution, and now it's time for class to commence. Apologies for the academic build-up, but this week, Josh and Gabe are going back to school with Mike Wazowski and James P. Sullivan, those lovable monsters from Monsters, Inc. Mike and Sulley, though, are a bit younger this time around, of course. Yes, it's time to talk Monsters University, Pixar's newest computer-animated feature. To do so, Josh and Gabe are joined by past guest Adam Kempenaar, from the Filmspotting podcast, to discuss prequels, Pitch Perfect, and...wait, Pitch Perfect? Yes, really. And you may be surprised by which member of this motley crew is most positive about a Pixar prequel. But you'll have to tune into this scare-ifying episode to find out!

Kate's off in distant places, so the format gets shaken up a bit this week. In lieu of the usual Week in TV, Simon invites Adam Kempenaar of Filmspotting fame and Justine Smith of the Sound on Sight film podcast to discuss the first season of HBO's Girls, which ended this past weekend with ... The post The Televerse #42: Girls Season Wrapup with Adam Kempenaar and Justine Smith/Twin Peaks with Lindsay Wood appeared first on PopOptiq.

Slate's Dana Stevens and Adam Kempenaar of WBEZ's Filmspotting discuss Ridley Scott's Prometheus. WARNING: This podcast is meant to be heard AFTER you've seen the movie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Head-to-head battles, a massive cast, snappy wit. Yes, this episode of Mousterpiece Cinema has it all. And what better way to discuss Marvel's The Avengers, one of the biggest, most popular films of the year? This week, it's a packed, epic-length show, as Josh, Gabe, and Michael are joined by special guest Adam Kempenaar, co-host of the essential Filmspotting podcast, to discuss the latest superhero film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Do they all love this new film from cult god Joss Whedon? Or will they have to lay waste to each other? And which one of your intrepid hosts Hulks out during the show? You'll have to listen to find out!

Buckle up. Ben and Corey are joined by Graham Flanagan and Matt Scalici to break down their favorite films, performances and scenes from 2010 in a near-two-hour episode of “Aspect Radio.” Epic? Yeah. Also giving their 2010 picks are Chicago Tribune film critic Michael Phillips, Filmspotting co-host Adam Kempenaar and friend to the show Craig […]

Buckle up. Ben and Corey are joined by Graham Flanagan and Matt Scalici to break down their favorite films, performances and scenes from 2010 in a near-two-hour episode of “Aspect Radio.” Epic? Yeah. Also giving their 2010 picks are Chicago Tribune film critic Michael Phillips, Filmspotting co-host Adam Kempenaar and friend to the show Craig […]

Aspect Radio July 10, 2010 Hosts: Ben Flanagan, Corey Craft Guest: Adam Kempenaar Follow us on TWITTER!!! CLICK HERE TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD!!! What a thrill this was to welcome Adam Kempenaar, co-founder and co-host of WBEZ Chicago Public Radio movie show/podcast Filmspotting. We talk about his terrific show (if you’re a fan of film, it’s ESSENTIAL […]

Aspect Radio July 10, 2010 Hosts: Ben Flanagan, Corey Craft Guest: Adam Kempenaar Follow us on TWITTER!!! CLICK HERE TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD!!! What a thrill this was to welcome Adam Kempenaar, co-founder and co-host of WBEZ Chicago Public Radio movie show/podcast Filmspotting. We talk about his terrific show (if you’re a fan of film, it’s ESSENTIAL […]