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Adam and Josh take stock of the movie year with their Top 5 Films of 2026 (So Far), making picks that reflect the strength of of the year’s genre offerings, comedies, and intimate dramas. Plus: Massacre Theatre, and Best of ‘26 poll results. 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 (00:00:00-00:03:03) Top 5 of 2026 (00:03:04-00:32:36) Filmspotting Family: ‘20s/’30s Madness (00:32:37-00:40:52) Poll: Best of ‘26 (So Far) (00:40:53-00:49:36) Top 5 of 2026, cont. (00:49:37-01:17:26) RIP Sam Neill / Massacre Theatre (01:17:27-01:26:54) Credits / Releases (01:26:55-01:28:56) Links: Alison Willmore on Blue Heron | Vulture https://www.vulture.com/article/review-the-masterful-blue-heron-uses-cinema-as-a-sance.html 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 complete archive access. http://filmspottingfamily.com -Filmspotting Shop for T-shirts and more. https://www.filmspotting.net/shop Follow: -Watch Filmspotting on YouTube: https://youtube.com/filmspotting -Adam/Filmspotting: Letterboxd | Instagram | Facebook | Bluesky -Josh/LarsenOnFilm: Letterboxd | Instagram | Facebook | BlueskySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The 94 WIP Morning Show analyze the Phillies' outlook for the second half of the season and their race against the Braves. They also discuss Christopher Sánchez's recent performance and the persistent rumors surrounding LeBron James and the Sixers. 01:00 - LeBron James Sixers Debate 03:04 - Phillies Second Half Preview 06:41 - Christopher Sánchez Fatigue Concerns 08:15 - LeBron and Phillies
Erik Childress and Peter Sobczynski take you through another week of physical media that includes three bangers from Criterion including Paul Newman at his baddest, early Scorsese and the Neil Jordan twist that rocked the world. There are gunslingers and hit men, William Wyler and Marlene Dietrich and one of the great modern sitcoms in a new set. Plus it is the 40th anniversary of one of the most infamous flops of the 1980s. Time for a reappraisal or is it still as baffling as ever?2:43 - Criterion (Hud 4K, Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (4K), The Crying Game (4K))42:27 - Kino (The Love Trap, La Scoumoune (aka Hit Man) (1972))53:23 - Arrow (Red Sun (4K))1:05:43 - Shout (Full Contact 4K)1:12:47 - Universal (The Song of Songs, Howard the Duck (4K Steelbook))1:52:11 - New TV on Blu-ray (The Office (Superfan Complete Series - Superfan Extended Episodes))1:59:50 - New Theatrical Titles On Blu-ray (Obsession (2026) (4K), Michael (2026) (4K), Normal (4K), Lee Cronin's The Mummy (4K), Deep Water (2026), The Christophers, Pillion, Animal Farm (2025))2:11:03 - New Blu-ray AnnouncementsCLICK ON THE FILMS TO RENT OR PURCHASE AND HELP OUT THE MOVIE MADNESS PODCAST OR BUY FROM MOVIEZYNGBe sure to check outErik's Weekly Box Office Column – At Rotten TomatoesCritics' Classics Series – At Elk Grove Cinema in Elk Grove Village, ILChicago Screening Schedule - All the films coming to theaters and streamingPhysical Media Schedule - Click & Buy upcoming titles for your library.(Direct purchases help the Movie Madness podcast with a few pennies.)Erik's Linktree - Where you can follow Erik and his work anywhere and everywhere.The Movie Madness Podcast has been recognized by Million Podcasts as one of the Top 100 Best Movie Review Podcasts as well as in the Top 60 Film Festival Podcasts and Top 100 Cinephile Podcasts. MillionPodcasts is an intelligently curated, all-in-one podcast database for discovering and contacting podcast hosts and producers in your niche perfect for PR pitches and collaborations.USE COUPON “MOVIEMADNESS” TO GET 10% OFF ALL DUBBY PRODUCTSSIGN UP FOR AUDIBLE This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit erikthemovieman.substack.com
The Pirates looked dead after falling behind 5-0, but their offense completely flipped the game in an 11-7 win over the Phillies. Esmerlyn Valdez homered for the fourth straight game and reached base four times, Endy Rodriguez crushed a three-run homer in the ninth and Braxton Ashcraft battled through six innings after a rough start. Jim and Neil break down the six-run fifth inning, Valdez's continued breakout, Endy taking control of the starting catcher job, Ashcraft's ability to settle in and a bullpen that nearly gave another game away. 00:00 Pirates survive a wild 11-7 win 02:25 Esmerlyn Valdez sparks the comeback 07:20 Braxton Ashcraft battles through six 12:35 Pirates score six in the fifth 15:15 This offense can beat teams in different ways 18:45 Evan Sisk escapes against Kyle Schwarber 22:10 Gregory Soto and Johan Ramirez struggle 27:25 Endy Rodriguez delivers the biggest swing 30:20 Pirates offense continues its June surge 34:20 Bubba Chandler faces Christopher Sánchez Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Happy Pride (June pride is the only element of American cultural imperialism recognised by the Mixed Bag crew). We're celebrating by watching... a movie that was widely protested by the gay community when it was released? That film is Cruising, a William Friedkin joint where Al Pacino goes undercover in the Meatpacking District to catch a gay serial killer. Or is he the gay serial killer himself? The essay Cass finds at the end of the episode is also worth a read, and can be found here. Over in the Pop Corner, we talk The Boys in the Band (1970), Disclosure Day, the mobile game Cats & Soup: Magic Recipe [please help I am addicted], The Christophers, ""sport"" including ""the Hurricanes"", Kissing Jessica Stein (2001), the short documentary "He Won't Stop Building a Map to an Imaginary Place" by People Make Games, and reaction videos of people listening to Olivia Rodrigo's you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love.
Timmar kvar till semestern! Vardagsfilosofiska rummet med Christophers ex, Sebastian Nowacki! Ikväll avgörs Sveriges VM-öde - hur mår Lucas Bergvall? Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. Avsnittsbeskrivning:99 problems but Ahmet aint one - stor tribute till världens bästa producent då det har blivit dags för vår sista sändning tillsammans med Ahmet Yaraman! Böljan är här och Christopher minns tillbaka till 19 juni, 2022, den varmaste dagen i Storbritanniens historia och Christopher var på plats! Ödesmatch för Sverige, Hanna är optimistisk men Christopher tror på snabb ledning för Japan och REJÄL uppförsbacke i 90 minuter. Sebastian Nowacki är veckans filosof och det börjar starkt med så kallat, gammalt groll!Sebastian har lyckats med bedriften att börja jobba på samma kontor som Christopher OCH flytta in på samma gata som sitt ex, utan att vara creepy. Sebastian minns tillbaka när han träffade Christopher i USA och frågade om han ”hade ätit lite mycket tacos” och nej, nej, nej, nej och nej - så låter det när Sebastian svarar på om saker verkligen è så fel. Årets första IG kan bli ett faktum. Programledare: Christopher Garplind & Hanna Hellquist
Är Lionel Messi den bästa fotbollsspelaren genom tiderna? Jesper Hofmann från Fotbollsmorgon hjälper oss att förstå storheten i den lilla killen! Och Mr. Worldwide är tillbaka! Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. Avsnittsbeskrivning: Christopher hade lite svårt att sova inatt när hans evakueringsbroder började lira saxofon. När Hannas farsa sket ner sig när grannarna var på besök och när Christophers mamma köpte det där ”fula gröna huset” längst ner i backen. Vi pratar också med våra lyssnare om allas våra föräldrars största sociala snedsteg.Den stora frågan: Är Lionel Messi den bästa fotbollsspelaren genom tiderna? Jesper Hofmann från Fotbollsmorgon hjälper oss att förstå storheten i den lilla killen! Årliga värmeböljevarningen är kommen och Frankrike har förbjudit att dricka alkohol utomhus i vissa områden. Tina Mehrafzoon gästar och snackar om det faktum att Mr.Worldwide (Pitbull) är tillbaka och vi snackar den nya generationens ”karens”, vid namn Jessicas.Programledare: Christopher Garplind & Hanna Hellquist
After a quick mid series day off the Mets continue against the Phillies and looking to make it 2 straight Carlos Mendoza met with Keith Raad to discuss how they plan to attack a tough pitcher in Christopher Sánchez along with his own pitcher Freddy Peralta.
Christopher levererar trippla djurnyheter till Hannas stora lycka & vår korrespondent i mellanöstern, Samar Hadrous gästar och berättar om den spända relationen mellan Trump och Netanyahu samt om den kommande vapenvilan mellan USA och Iran. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. Avsnittsbeskrivning:Sportreportrarna Christopher & Hanna skiner med sina VM-kunskaper. En ickeläckt startelva tyder på en stark kollektiv sammanhållning inom landslaget och Christopher tror att ett välmående lag kan vara nyckeln till framgång. Gångerna då det ”började med en vink” - lyssnarna ger oss sina livsöden som startade men en ynka liten vink. Världens ärligaste lapp: ”Ska vi knulla?”Vår korrespondent i mellanöstern, Samar Hadrous gästar och berättar om den spända relationen mellan Trump och Netanyahu samt om den kommande vapenvilan mellan USA och Iran. Paradiso har träffat en naturprästinna och Axel Winqvist gästar och berättar om hur hon hjälpte de att optimera sin sorg, hur man kan hantera den och hur mycket plats den får ta.Christopher levererar trippla djurnyheter till Hannas stora lycka. Tuppen ”Lidl” som hamnade på nytt hem efter att ha varit alldeles för jobbig, katten som hade the time och kattens life och den nya hämndtrenden bland späckhuggarna. Rod Stewart har hamnat i blåsväder efter inställd konsert.Programledare: Christopher Garplind & Hanna Hellquist
durée : 00:06:51 - Le masque et la plume - par : Rebecca Manzoni - Inspiré par le cinéma de Joseph L. Mankiewicz, "The Christophers" de Steven Soderbergh confronte deux générations au cœur d'une maison labyrinthique. Une réflexion sur la manipulation, l'argent et le processus artistique. "Brillant", "merveilleux", "fascinant", le film a séduit les critiques. - réalisation : Stéphane Le Guennec, Ilinca Negulesco Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France
The final episode of Demisexual is here! And for the first time in the miniseries, Demi isn't the main character. But where does this performance fit in our Demisexual Rankings? You'll have to wait until the end of the episode to see. "The Angels are charged with finding a pair of missing rings that are encoded with the personal information of members of the Witness Protection Program. As informants are killed, the ladies target a rogue agent who might be responsible." (Sourced from Letterboxd). Over in the Pop Corner, we talk Tiny Bookshop, Battlestar Galactica (2004-09), Mother Mary, Backrooms, The Christophers, the recent Wellington Film Society mini-festival, and Olivia Rodrigo's new album you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love (which Cass can confirm she has also listened to now and also thinks is great, especially the first part).
Hanna har hållit sig undan ALLT vad internet är för att få Sveriges VM-premiärresultat direkt i sändning. Christopher har dj:at på festival, han har dygnat, och han har firat VM-succén! Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. Avsnittsbeskrivning:Hanna har hållit sig undan ALLT vad internet är för att få Sveriges VM-premiärresultat live direkt i sändning. Christopher har dj:at på festival, han har dygnat, och han har nått nya bakishöjder! Havsörnens återkomst och våra svenska fridlysta ormar. Superstjärnan Lucas Bergvall. Sverige fick en drömstart i VM och vi ringer upp svensk supporter på plats - Erik Bejmar är med oss, nyvaken och lycklig efter en vild succékväll i Monterrey. Varför skjuts The Strokes album upp? Natasha Azarmi gästar och berättar om de olika teorierna som kretsar kring det mystiska rockbandets beslut. Sorgen när ens framtid, likt en brun kärrhök, flaxar ifrån en och kanske världens bästa film enligt Hanna, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.Programledare: Christopher Garplind & Hanna Hellquist
Afternoons film critic Kate Rodger is with Jesse to talk about Disclosure Day and The Christophers (both in cinemas now).
David discusses the movies he's been watching, including The Christophers, Tokyo Story, Project Hail Mary and The Drama.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
durée : 00:03:33 - Les Matins de France Culture - par : Lucile Commeaux - Le nouveau film de Steven Soderbergh, qui sort aujourd'hui au cinéma, est une petite merveille d'écriture et de mise en scène, qui raconte l'histoire d'un vieux peintre et d'un jeune artiste en plein conflit générationnel autour de tableaux inachevés. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France
durée : 00:10:17 - Les émissions culturelles de France Culture - par : Marie Labory - Après un film de fantôme et un film d'espionnage, Soderbergh s'attaque au milieu de l'art contemporain, avec Ian McKellen en vieil artiste désabusé et Michaela Coel en faussaire. - réalisation : Laurence Malonda, Boris Pineau, Aïssatou N'Doye, Jules Barbier, Zohra Vignais, Lise Ripoche, Mathi Adjinsoff - invités : Adrien Dénouette Critique de cinéma et enseignant, Murielle Joudet Critique de cinéma au Monde Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France
durée : 00:03:33 - Les émissions culturelles de France Culture - par : Lucile Commeaux - Le nouveau film de Steven Soderbergh, qui sort aujourd'hui au cinéma, est une petite merveille d'écriture et de mise en scène, qui raconte l'histoire d'un vieux peintre et d'un jeune artiste en plein conflit générationnel autour de tableaux inachevés. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France
durée : 00:27:38 - Les émissions culturelles de France Culture - Au programme de ce débat critique, les derniers films de deux Steven bien connus : le "Disclosure Day" de Spielberg et "The Christophers" de Soderbergh. - invités : Adrien Dénouette Critique de cinéma et enseignant, Murielle Joudet Critique de cinéma au Monde Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France
Hannas före detta liv som lokalreporter i Värmland och vi diskuterar naturens bästa musiker & de flörtigaste fåglarna med biologen, Didrik Vanhoenacker. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. Avsnittsbeskrivning:Hannas före detta liv som lokalreporter i Värmland. När Christopher och hans kompisar tog hans mammas bil, drog på eurotrip genom Bremen och räddade en kvinna på ett hostel. De konstiga toaletterna i USA. När Christopher låg i sängen för fyra år sedan och fick nys om det försvunna planet, Baltic Sea Cessna. Den tyska DJ:n Horsegiirl med sin hyperrealistiska hästmask. Vi diskuterar naturens bästa musiker och de flörtigaste fåglarna med biologen, Didrik Vanhoenacker. Djurpetting och fisting, samt spindelsnippor. Den oerhört intressanta auktionen som kommer uppstå när Hannas dödsbo väl ska ut på marknaden och SPÅD. Tiden är kommen: studentflaken tar över stan.Programledare: Christopher Garplind & Hanna Hellquist
Saker man fortfarande skäms över. Filmrecensenten Joakim Silverdal gästar och berättar om de nya, unga fenomenen på bioscenen och den stora frågan: Har Hanna gjort bomben i veckan? Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. Avsnittsbeskrivning: Hanna har dragit till Karlstad och drar en (enligt vittnen) gubbsnytning rakt ner på golvet i studion. Saker man fortfarande skäms över - Christopher skäms över en låttext han skickade till en gammal flamma och Hanna skäms över allt hon gjorde innan hon blev 36. Hannas kille har fått rädda två äldre damer ur nöd - Hanna, och Hannas mamma. Filmrecensenten Joakim Silverdal gästar och berättar om de nya, unga fenomenen på bioscenen. Ny momentet: Har Hanna gjort bomben i veckan livas upp igen och vi får inte lyssnar-sms river taket. Nytt tillfälligt alkoholtillstånd har gett Christopher en morot att sätta upp nya, egna, privata festregler. Programledare: Christopher Garplind & Hanna Hellquist
Kate Rodger reviews three new films: The Christophers, Soderbergh's thriller with McKellen and Coel; Mandalorian and Grogu, the big-screen Star Wars feature with Pascal and Weaver; and Masters of the Universe, with Galitzine, Elba and Leto.The Christophers TRAILERThe Mandalorian and Grogu TRAILERMasters of the Universe TRAILERGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Aaron Judge lesionado puede perder más de dos meses de acción. Termina racha de Christopher Sánchez. Los Bravos con la mejor marca en las GL. El Mundo de las Grandes Ligas con Kevin Cabral y Félix DeJesús. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, we dive into a cinematic smorgasbord from the deep end—covering everything from indie gems, surreal horror, to the most baffling Neil Breen films you've never heard of. Whether you're a cinephile looking for new insights or just after a good laugh at movies that defy logic, this episode is a wild ride through the strangest corners of the film universe.In this episode:The week's cinema reviews: Sheep Detective, Power Ballad, Backrooms, and Neil Breen marathonsHot takes on The Christophers by Steven Soderbergh & Ian McKellenExploring the baffling, hilarious world of Neil Breen's cinematic universeThe bizarre origins and fan theories surrounding the viral horror sensation, BackroomsThe promise of Spider Noir: A gritty, Nicolas Cage-voiced Spider-Man noirThe debate: Should you hit the cinemas or stay home?Neil Breen Films on AmazonSteven Soderbergh's Official WebsiteSpider Noir on Prime VideoNeil Breen's Official SiteIan McKellen's ProfileTwitterInstagramYouTubeTimestamps:00:00 - Welcome to Netflix versus Cinema: What's hot this week?02:10 - Cinema reviews: Sheep Detective, Power Ballad & the mysterious Backrooms03:30 - Home viewing: Neil Breen's bizarre filmography04:46 - The latest on Neil Breen's cult status & watching with friends in Cayman05:58 - The viral phenomenon: The story behind Backrooms06:51 - The surreal, disjointed horror: What makes Backrooms so unique?08:11 - Deep dive into the plot of Backrooms: Conspiracy, hallucinations, and labyrinths09:36 - Critical thoughts: Is Backrooms just dumb fun or something more?10:28 - The “Pirate Thing”: CGI, production value, and storytelling critique11:40 - The perils of wandering in a labyrinth: a survival strategist's perspective12:45 - Thumbs up or down? Ratings for Backrooms and whether it's cinema or stream-ready14:12 - The critics' verdicts: Neil Breen, Steve Soderbergh, and Hollywood's oddities15:28 - Punisher: One Last Kill—An action disappointment?16:40 - The future of Daredevil and The Punisher in streaming platforms18:09 - Spoiler-free preview of Spider Noir: The noir Spider-Man featuring Nicolas Cage19:37 - Is Spider Noir worth your time? The weirdness of Nicolas Cage's choices48:24 - Anyone for Neil Breen? Who is this enigmatic filmmaker?49:04 - The bizarre, nonsensical plots and the cult status of Neil Breen films55:22 - The terrible green screens & extras caught on camera56:07 - Why watching Neil Breen films with friends is an absurdly joyful experience57:30 - Final thoughts: Why some of the worst films are the best for bondingResources & Links:Connect with us:Remember:Whether it's sophisticated cinema or utterly ridiculous B-movies, the real joy lies in sharing those moments with friends—preferably over a bucket of popcorn and a bottle of something strong. Here's to celebrating the chaos and the cult classics that remind us why movies matter. Until next time—big screen or big stream?
Joe Giglio and Hugh Douglas celebrate Christopher Sánchez setting a new scoreless inning record for the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. They also re-evaluate the Eagles' offensive "pie of blame" for last season following reports of friction between Jalen Hurts and A.J. Brown.
The 94WIP Morning Show analyze the Phillies' rotation strength and Buster Olney's suggestion of acquiring Tarik Skubal to bolster the pitching staff. They discuss Jalen Hurts' role in the new Eagles offense and whether a more rhythmic passing game suits his skillset. A debate also breaks out over the implementation of an MLB salary cap versus a spending floor. 01:50 - Eagles Offense Debate 07:00 - Christopher Sánchez Extension 11:45 - MLB Salary Cap Discussion 17:00 - Jalen Hurts Scheme Fit 23:20 - Claude Lemieux Passing News 27:45 - Skubal Phillies Trade Rumors 39:00 - Beat The Hammer Intro 44:35 - Philly vs LA Trivia
Hugh Douglas and Joe Giglio evaluate the state of the Phillies' rotation, specifically the emergence of Christopher Sánchez and Aaron Nola's adjustments. They shift to the Eagles, analyzing Jalen Hurts' recent comments that suggest a future without AJ Brown and debating whether the trade represents a victory for Howie Roseman. The conversation also touches on the potential for a Major League Baseball salary cap and its impact on big-market teams. 01:50 - Phillies Pitching Analysis 06:00 - Trea Turner Power Surge 09:15 - MLB Salary Cap Debate 16:15 - Zack Wheeler Trade Rumors 24:45 - AJ Brown Trade Value 32:50 - Jalen Hurts WR Outlook 49:05 - Howie Roseman Trade Strategy
Hugh Douglas and Joe Giglio explore a trade proposal to bring Christian Walker to Philadelphia, which would require Bryce Harper to return to the outfield. They also debate whether pitchers like Christopher Sánchez should be considered elite athletes and discuss the Phillies' urgent need for right-handed hitting. 01:41 - Christian Walker Trade Idea 07:56 - Are Pitchers Elite Athletes? 12:46 - Phillies Offensive Struggles 20:08 - Feedback & Trade Rumors
Joe Giglio and Hugh Douglas evaluate a hypothetical trade to bring Myles Garrett to the Eagles. They also debate the future of Tyrese Maxey with the 76ers and take calls regarding Christopher Sánchez's rising value for the Phillies. The discussion takes a humorous turn as a regular caller shares his Memorial Day weekend adventures. 02:13 - Myles Garrett Trade Speculation 08:08 - Tyrese Maxey Trade Debate 10:31 - Identifying Hugh's Mystery Actor 17:32 - Skip Calls From Claymont 25:06 - Phillies Outfield Trade Preview
Joe Giglio and Hugh Douglas debate whether Phillies pitcher Christopher Sánchez has become the premier athlete in Philadelphia following his record-breaking scoreless streak. They also analyze Jalen Hurts' latest comments regarding the Eagles' new offense and the future of A.J. Brown. The conversation includes reactions to the Phillies' historic rotation and a preview of a potential Tyrese Maxey trade debate. 01:50 - Will Levis Video 07:24 - Sanchez Best Athlete 13:17 - Career Development Stats 18:33 - Saquon Barkley Comparison 25:25 - Stadium Dome Debate 29:12 - Jalen Hurts Presser 34:24 - Sean Mannion Offense 41:24 - Hughes Clues Game 47:21 - Sean King Call
Ben Davis joins the 94 WIP Morning Show to break down the Phillies' offensive woes and also highlight their fantastic starting pitching. They discuss the recent performances of Christopher Sánchez and Zack Wheeler while addressing rumors regarding Jameer Nelson and the Sixers' front office. 01:00 - Hershiser Record Discussion 02:10 - Phillies Hitting Struggles 04:41 - Sixers Front Office Rumors 04:52 - Fan Call Discussion
Memorial Day is today, and we thank those who made the ultimate sacrifice so we can continue to live in a free country. We’re grateful beyond words. So many major leaguers have put their lives on the line to serve our great country, and we talk about some of the best during today’s episode. And don’t forget to wait for Team Tim! Konnor Griffin has clearly figured something out in his 20s — you love to see it. Plus, Christopher Sánchez is doing something for the Phillies that hasn’t been done since before World War I. And Trey Yesavage? Yeah… you’re not homering off him. There were strikeouts everywhere, including a pair of Yankees teammates who might be swapping places in the record books. Nolan Arenado did something amazing on just the sixth pitch of the entire game. Plus, what in the world is going on with Tatis Jr.? On This Date in Baseball History, we talk Omar Vizquel, Josh Beckett, Joe West, and Chris Young. We also hear about Tim’s homemade jersey for which player? Thanks for listening, and as always, we appreciate you being part of our family. Subscribe or follow wherever you watch or listen, and make sure to share the show with a friend! Get 20% off your first order of $125 or more at MackWeldon.com with promo code FOUL Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discountSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ron Brown, news anchor for WGN Radio, joins Lisa Dent to dish out some Brownie Points. This week he reviews Remarkably Bright Creatures and The Christophers.
Fly, you fools! Yes, that's right, Ian McKellen — the legendary English actor who is Gandalf and Magneto, get over it — is our guest on this week's Empire Podcast, as John Nugent pops over to McKellen's own pub, The Grapes in Limehouse, for a lovely chat about his new film, Steven Soderbergh's The Christophers. [46:32 - 1:00:02 approx] Speaking of Christophers, back in the podbooth Chris Hewitt is joined by Helen O'Hara, James Dyer, and Harry Stainer for a fun episode in which they discuss the greatest characters who joined franchises after the first film, and whether event cinema is making a comeback. They also run their eye over the week's movie news, including news of a possible Tintin 2, and review Curry Barker's Obsession, The Christophers, The Punisher: One Last Kill, and Ben Wheatley's Bob Odenkirk action fest, Normal. Enjoy!
This week we're excited to present a conversation with The Christophers' lead actor Ian McKellen and screenwriter Ed Solomon as they discuss their film with FLC programmer Madeline Whittle. In Steven Soderbergh's new film The Christophers, Ian McKellen plays Julian Sklar, who was once a star of London's 1960's and 70's pop art explosion but hasn't painted in decades and has been broke for years. His two estranged children (James Corden, Jessica Gunning), desperate for an inheritance, hire Lori, an art restorer and former forger (Michaela Coel), to pose as a prospective assistant in order to access 8 unfinished canvases Julian has buried deep in storage. Her plan is to complete them, then return them to storage, where they are to be “discovered” upon Julian's death.
Adam Ball & Van Connor are back with your ultimate guide to everything cinematic hitting screens for the next seven days - feat. a look at Normal, Mortal Kombat II, The Christophers, The Punisher: One Last Kill and Obsession. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Carter and Jonathan review three recent releases about "content creation" starting with Steven Soderbergh's The Christophers and then two horror movies: Faces of Death and Hokum.
Observer Theatre critic Susannah Clapp and Heat's Entertainment Director Boyd Hilton join Samira to discuss The Christophers - Steven Soderbergh's film about an ageing artist and a young forger hired to copy his work, starring Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel. They also discuss the second series of Rivals, based on Jilly Cooper's bonkbuster novel which was set in the affluent 80s world of commercial TV. Plus, they talk about the West End transfer of 1536. It's Ava Pickett's award-winning historical debut play about female friendship set around the backdrop of Anne Boleyn's arrest for treason.Presenter: Samira Ahmed Producer: Claire Bartleet
In Academy Award-winning director Steven Soderbergh's latest film, The Christophers, the children of a once famous artist hire a forger to complete some unfinished, long ago abandoned canvases so they'll have an inheritance when he dies. Julian Sklar (Ian McKellen) was once a star of London's 1960s and ‘70s pop art explosion, but he hasn't painted in decades and has been broke for years. His two estranged children (James Corden, Jessica Gunning), desperate for an inheritance, hire Lori, an art restorer and former forger (Michaela Coel), to pose as a prospective assistant in order to access eight unfinished canvases Julian has buried deep in storage. Her plan is to complete them, then return them to storage, where they are to be “discovered” upon Julian's death. Join us for this special screening of Steven Soderbergh's The Christophers. After the film, a panel of experts will explore the past, present and future of art forgery—as well as the creative process in general. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Topics Include: The Odyssey, Focker-In-Law, Kraken, Pitfall, Tony, Signal One, The Christophers, Evil Dead Burn, and the Blair Witch reboot.
Recorded - 5/3/2026 On Episode 370 of the Almost Sideways Movie Podcast, we review a sequel to a beloved movie from 20 years ago. Then, we deep dive a beloved sequel from 20 years ago. It'll all make sense. Just listen. Here are the highlights:What We've Been Watching(4:30) "The Union" - Todd Director Blindspot Review(6:50) "Erupcja" & "The Christophers" - Zach Reviews(11:30) "The Birdcage" & "Animal Farm" - Terry Reviews(25:00) "The Devil Wears Prada 2" - Featured Review"MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE III" 20TH ANNIVERSARY DEEP DIVE(43:10) "Mission: Impossible III" Trivia(1:02:20) First Impressions(1:22:00) Mt. Rushmore: Post-Oscar Cash Grabs(1:34:50) Recasting "Mission: Impossible III"(1:53:20) Highest WAR, Worst Performance, Minor Character Triumvirate(2:08:00) Tripod of Depravity, Best Scene, Gripes and Conspiracies(2:22:50) LVP, MVP, Quote of the DayFind AlmostSideways everywhere!almostsideways.comhttps://www.facebook.com/AlmostSidewayscom-130953353614569/AlmostSideways Twitter: @almostsidewaysTerry's Twitter: @almostsideterryZach's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/pro_zach36/Todd: Too Cool for TwitterAdam's Twitter: @adamsidewaysApple Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/almostsideways-podcast/id1270959022Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/7oVcx7Y9U2Bj2dhTECzZ4mYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfEoLqGyjn9M5Mr8umWiktA/featured?view_as=subscriber
David, Devindra, and Jeff scale new heights in Apex, wade into mystery with Widow's Bay, and work out some new material with season five of Hacks. Then they try to spot a forgery with The Christophers.We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Thanks to our SPONSORS: BETTERHELP: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/filmcast today to get 10% off.HIMS WEIGHT LOSS: Ready to reach your goals? Visit hims.com/FILMCAST to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.SVS: If you want your next movie night to deliver the full impact, emotion, and artistry you were intended to experience, visit SVSound.com to learn what SVS is all about.Weekly PlugsDavid - Dave Chen Travels: SintraDevindra - Engadget Podcast on Valve's Steam Controller + TWIT 1082Jeff - DLC 650 with Tim SchaferShownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) What we've been watching (~00:16:22)David - Apex, Widow's Bay, Undertone, Half ManDevindra - Widow's Bay, Half Man, Man on Fire (2026), NIPPON SANGOKU: The Three Nations of the Crimson SunJeff - Widow's Bay, Hacks S5Featured Review (~01:09:32) The ChristophersSPOILERS (~01:25:28)Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon and subscribe to his free newsletter Decoding Everything. Check out Jeff Cannata's podcasts DLC and We Have Concerns. Listen to Devindra's podcast with Engadget on all things tech. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com.Credits: Our theme song is by Tim McEwan from The Midnight. This episode was edited by Noah Ross who also created our weekly plugs and spoiler bumper music. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from Simon Harris. If you'd like to advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com. You can support the podcast by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast or by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.
It's time for another Soderbergh style heist, this time in the art world! We're joined by Blueprint Screenwriting group founder Timothy Michael Cooper who has a few succinct words about Ed Solomon's new screenplay for "The Christophers" If you're enjoying the show, consider buying us a coffee, sending us an email or hitting us up on Letterboxd, Twitter(X), BlueSky or Instagram!You can catch our episodes early and ad free over on Nebula! Sign up with the link below. It really helps out the pod so we thank you in advance!https://go.nebula.tv/theonlypodcastaboutmoviesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Adam is joined by critic Chris Klimek to discuss The Christophers, the latest film from Steven Soderbergh. Starring Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel, the film centers on the uneasy power dynamic between a once-celebrated artist and the forger drawn into his orbit. The conversation focuses on McKellen’s bracing late-career performance, Coel’s controlled counterpoint, and Soderbergh and screenwriter Ed Solomon’s refusal to resolve the film’s ideas into sentiment. Links: Follow Chris: Instagram | Bluesky | X 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.
This week, David, Katey, and Da7e unite in the War Room to talk about the two movies about art, sorta, that Michaela Coel is currently starring in. First, David and Da7e try to explain director David Lowery’s Mother Mary, where Coel’s fashion designer faces off with Anne Hathaway’s pop star. Then, all three jump in […]
In the terrific new film The Christophers, an art restorer with a background in forgery (Michaela Coel) takes a job as an assistant to a once-famous artist who's faded from public life (Ian McKellen). And her motives are… complicated. It might seem like a quiet story, but as directed by Steven Soderbergh, the movie packs a serious punch of talent.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com/nprpopcultureSubscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org/happyhour See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
Ladies and gentlemen, we've done it. On our 900th episode, we answer all of your questions about movies, the show itself, aioli, and everything in between (2:11). Then, Sean and Amanda briefly cover a handful of recent releases, including ‘You, Me & Tuscany,' ‘The Christophers,' and ‘Blue Heron' (1:53:46). Finally, Sophy Romvari joins the show to discuss her debut feature film, ‘Blue Heron,' and explain what informed specific technical decisions and the direction on set for this deeply personal project (2:10:08). Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins Guest: Sophy Romvari Producer: Jack Sanders Production Support: Lucas Cavanagh Talk to a State Farm agent today to learn how you can choose to bundle and save with the Personal Price Plan®️. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there®️. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Submit your lists to the Summer Movie Wager website!David, Devindra, and Jeff look at the bigger picture with The Christophers, take an aggressive bite out of the second season of Beef, and climb to new heights with The Dark Wizard. Then they unwrap the horror of Lee Cronin's The Mummy.We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Thanks to our SPONSOR: SVS: If you've already gone big on your TV, don't let it be held hostage by bad audio. Go to SVSound.com and give your movies the sonic upgrade they deserve with SVS.Weekly PlugsDavid - Decoding Everything: Christophers and Mummy reviewDevindra - Engadget Podcast: Allbirds is AI nowJeff - Jeff's Cameo PageShownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) What we've been watching (~00:25:47)David - The Christophers, Six Degrees of Separation, Beef S2, Invincible S4 Devindra - Beef S2, DTF St. Louis, The Pitt S2Jeff - The Dark Wizard, Sunny NightsFeatured Review (~01:02:27) Lee Cronin's The MummySPOILERS (~01:18:39)Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon and subscribe to his free newsletter Decoding Everything. Check out Jeff Cannata's podcasts DLC and We Have Concerns. Listen to Devindra's podcast with Engadget on all things tech. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com.Credits: Our theme song is by Tim McEwan from The Midnight. This episode was edited by Noah Ross who also created our weekly plugs and spoiler bumper music. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from Simon Harris. If you'd like to advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com. You can support the podcast by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast or by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.
Bryan and Anderson are joined by the wonderful Florence to review The Drama, Pizza Movie, The Christophers, and Men. Then in honor of Florence we count down the best Top 5 Movies Set in NOLA! Loaded for Bear New Promo Video! The Film Vault on Youtube TFV Patreon is Here for Even More Film Vault Anderson's new doc: Loaded for Bear Atty's Antiques Baldywood Newsletter COMEDY CONFESSIONAL Listener Art: Eric Robbins Featured Artist: Hatless Jack The Film Vault on Twitch Buy Bryan's Book Shrinkage Here The Film Vaulters “Kubrick is Everywhere” Shirt CONNECT WITH US: Instagram: @AndersonAndBryan Facebook.com/TheFilmVault Twitter: @TheFilmVault HAVE A CHAT WITH ANDY HERE ATTY & ANDY: DIRECTED BY A FOUR-YEAR-OLD Subscribe Atty and Andy's Youtube Channel Here THE COLD COCKLE SHORTS RULES OF REDUCTION MORMOAN THE CULT OF CARANO Please Give Groupers a Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score Here Please Rate It on IMDB Here The Blu-ray, US The Blu-ray, International Groupers is now available on these platforms. On Amazon On Google Play On iTunes On Youtube On Tubi On Vudu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's show, Dana, Steve, and Dan Kois get into cultural topics of various scales. First, they examine The Christophers, the latest film from Steven Soderbergh. The small scale two-hander starring Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel about an aging artist and an upstart forger is intentionally intimate, but is it too slight? They discuss.Next, they pick up their cultural magnifying glasses to peep at The Miniature Wife, the new marital comedy series starring Matthew Macfadyen and Elizabeth Banks about a scientist who accidentally aims his shrink ray on his wife. Is this diminutive premise too small for its multiple episode execution? They discuss. Finally, they take up the small but mighty objects apparently floating at the bottom of many an it girl's purse: cigarettes. They respond to a recent piece in the Ankler “Cigarettes Get a Sequel: Hollywood's ‘Cool' Bad Habit Is Back.”In an exclusive bonus episode for Slate Plus subscribers, the panel gazes at the vast expanse of space and talks about Artemis II's mission to the far side of the moon. EndorsementsDan: The novel Possession by A.S. Byatt.Steve: The essay in New York Review of Books “From the Rooftops of Tehran,” an anonymous first person account of life under fire from American and Israeli bombs.Dana: The radio show Shocking Blue on New York's WFUV from the DJ Delphine Blue— if you miss it on Saturday nights 8pm-11pm when it airs, check out at WFUV's archives to listen to episodes after broadcast.--Email us your thoughts at culturefest@slate.com. Podcast production by Benjamin Frisch. Production assistance by Daniel Hirsch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.