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The fun of GARBAGE PAIL KIDS followed by @blankcheckpod live at @RefocusFilmFest has me rethinking Filmspotting’s approach to live shows.
Now on SVU: @mattsinger and @jhoffman
label the latest by Prime and Mattel, MATCHBOX: THE MOVIE, a stinker, suggest better movies adapted from toys and games, and play a round of John Cena-themed portmanteau⚠️
New York Times film critic @manohladargis joins @MrPhillipsPart2 on The Movie Racket this week! Together, they reflect on their favorite theatrical experiences as they discuss whether a movie can actually change your life🎬
The latest episode of SVU sees Jordan + Matt review Mike Flanagan's Prime Original CARRIE and recommend other films related to lonely adolescence, Stephen King adaptations, and lesser-known horror comedies⚠️
This week on Movie Racket, host Michael speaks to U.S. Congresswoman Laura Friedman and historian Ron Falzone about the proposed Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act and Hollywood's long history of failure and revival🎬
This week in Filmspotting. What's your most anticipated Fall/Winter 2026 release? Answer our poll on filmspotting.net 🎞
This week on SVU, Matt and Jordan review the new Shudder Original GOODY GOODY⚠️ Alongside the usual thematically-related recs, they also respond to a listener request for horror movies you can show the kiddos to get them into the genre!
Dive into the season's festivities with the latest slasher-themed Movie Death Match. Who will win between HALLOWEEN and A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 🔪 Featuring Deirdre Barrett and Jason Zinoman
Mulholland Drive turns 25 this month, so what better time to review it as part of our Pantheon project. Now in your Filmspotting feed.
Netflix's latest bomb... Unabomber review on SVU, and recommendations for better films you could watch instead⚠️
It's Movie Racket Monday! This week, host Michael + critic and author @oldfilmsflicker chat about the pioneering French filmmaker and their favorite performances that reflect Guy-Blaché's directive🎬
This past week on SVU, Jordan and Matt reviewed the new Netflix Original Best of the Best and recommended their favorite single-setting 'bottle' movies⚠️
For this week's Movie Racket, host Michael Phillips and film critic Alonso Duralde discuss the work of Vincente Minnelli and other films with a keen eye for production design, art direction, and hidden details🎬
Your Filmspotting feed this week. Starring Matt Singer to discuss his new book Funny Business and his top 5 films from the last great era of movie comedies: the early 2000s.
Michael Phillips and crime movie historian Rachel Walther @rwalth address the origins of this famous quote while discussing the enduring appeal of risk and desire on screen. New Movie Racket out now 🎬
ALT A photo of Peggy Cummins from Gun Crazy beside the Jean-Luc Godard quote "All you need to make a movie is a girl and a gun"
ALT A quote by Rachel Walther from the latest episode of Movie Racket
ALT Graphic promoting the new episode of The Movie Racket with Michael Phillips now available wherever you get your podcasts
