THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS came to theaters 35 years ago this month, winning the Best Picture Oscar (along with Best Actor, Actress, and Director) a year later. Adam and Josh revisited the film in February 2021, for its 30th anniversary.

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-"30 years in, The Silence Of The Lambs’ Jame Gumb still deserves better" Harmony Colangelo, A/V Club

https://www.avclub.com/30-years-in-the-silence-of-the-lambs-jame-gumb-still-1846252158

THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS came to theaters 35 years ago this month, winning the Best Picture Oscar (along with Best Actor, Actress, and Director) a year later. Adam and Josh revisited the film in February 2021, for its 30th anniversary.
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-"30 years in, The Silence Of The Lambs&rsquo; Jame Gumb still deserves better" Harmony Colangelo, A/V Club
https://www.avclub.com/30-years-in-the-silence-of-the-lambs-jame-gumb-still-1846252158

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The Silence of the Lambs Review (Archive)

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Adam and Josh return to Danny Boyle’s drug-addled Edinburgh for TRAINSPOTTING’s 30th anniversary, then bring Producer Sam on to unveil the 2026 nominees for the Filmspotting Pantheon. Plus, Massacre Theatre.  

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Intro (00:00:00-00:01:49)

Trainspotting at 30 (00:01:50-00:47:32)

Filmspotting Family (00:47:33-00:52:41)

Next Week / Notes (00:52:42-00:56:34)

Massacre Theatre (00:56:35-01:04:43)

Pantheon Nominees (01:04:44-01:48:04)

Credits / New Releases (01:48:05-01:53:10)

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-Filmspotting Pantheon

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Adam and Josh return to Danny Boyle&rsquo;s drug-addled Edinburgh for TRAINSPOTTING&rsquo;s 30th anniversary, then bring Producer Sam on to unveil the 2026 nominees for the Filmspotting Pantheon. Plus, Massacre Theatre.&nbsp;&nbsp;
This episode is presented by<a href="https://experience.regmovies.com/join-unlimited?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=filmspotting">⁠</a> <a href="https://experience.regmovies.com/join-unlimited?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=filmspotting">Regal Unlimited⁠⁠</a>, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits.
(Timecodes/chapters may not be precise with ads.)
Intro (00:00:00-00:01:49)
Trainspotting at 30 (00:01:50-00:47:32)
Filmspotting Family (00:47:33-00:52:41)
Next Week / Notes (00:52:42-00:56:34)
Massacre Theatre (00:56:35-01:04:43)
Pantheon Nominees (01:04:44-01:48:04)
Credits / New Releases (01:48:05-01:53:10)
Notes/Links:
-Filmspotting Pantheon
<a href="https://www.filmspotting.net/pantheon">https://www.filmspotting.net/pantheon</a>
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Trainspotting Review (30th Anniv.), Pantheon Nominations (#1052)

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For Valentine's Week, we book a trip to CASABLANCA – circa 2017 – with Adam graciously welcoming critics-on-the-run Michael Phillips and Katherine Fusco to Café Filmspotting. This is the first drop in a four-week series of archive reviews featuring romantic Best Picture winners leading up to the 2026 Oscars.

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For Valentine's Week, we book a trip to CASABLANCA &ndash; circa 2017 &ndash; with Adam graciously welcoming critics-on-the-run Michael Phillips and Katherine Fusco to Caf&eacute; Filmspotting. This is the first drop in a four-week series of archive reviews featuring romantic Best Picture winners leading up to the 2026 Oscars.
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Casablanca Review (Archive)

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When Diane Keaton passed away last fall, Adam and Josh knew she was deserving of a tribute. A couple of months and a BABY BOOM/FIRST WIVES CLUB/SOMETHING’S GOTTA GIVE later, they were ready to share their Top 5 Diane Keaton Scenes. Plus, thoughts on the loss of Catherine O’Hara, listeners pick their favorite Keaton character, and a new poll demands that you Choose Life. Choose a ‘90s Movie Soundtrack.

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Intro (00:00:00-00:02:19)
Top 5 Diane Keaton Scenes (00:02:20-01:19:06)
Filmspotting Family (01:19:07-01:22:19)
Catherine O’Hara (01:22:20-01:27:12)
Next Week / Notes (01:27:13-01:34:50)
Polls (01:34:51-01:50:37)
Credits / New Releases (01:50:38-01:53:15)

Notes/Links:

-Yes, Adam meant to say Catherine O’Hara was nominated for “The Studio,” not “The Network.”

-Top 5 Diane Keaton Scenes
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When Diane Keaton passed away last fall, Adam and Josh knew she was deserving of a tribute. A couple of months and a BABY BOOM/FIRST WIVES CLUB/SOMETHING&rsquo;S GOTTA GIVE later, they were ready to share their Top 5 Diane Keaton Scenes. Plus, thoughts on the loss of Catherine O&rsquo;Hara, listeners pick their favorite Keaton character, and a new poll demands that you Choose Life. Choose a &lsquo;90s Movie Soundtrack.
This episode is presented by<a href="https://experience.regmovies.com/join-unlimited?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=filmspotting">⁠</a> <a href="https://experience.regmovies.com/join-unlimited?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=filmspotting">Regal Unlimited⁠⁠</a>, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits.
(Timecodes/chapters may not be precise with ads.) Intro (00:00:00-00:02:19) Top 5 Diane Keaton Scenes (00:02:20-01:19:06) Filmspotting Family (01:19:07-01:22:19) Catherine O&rsquo;Hara (01:22:20-01:27:12) Next Week / Notes (01:27:13-01:34:50) Polls (01:34:51-01:50:37) Credits / New Releases (01:50:38-01:53:15)
Notes/Links:
-Yes, Adam meant to say Catherine O&rsquo;Hara was nominated for &ldquo;The Studio,&rdquo; not &ldquo;The Network.&rdquo;
-Top 5 Diane Keaton Scenes <a href="https://www.filmspotting.net/top5lists">https://www.filmspotting.net/top5lists</a>
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Top 5 Diane Keaton Scenes (#1051)

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