From the manic, diaper-stealing chaos of the American Southwest, to the timeless charm of a classic fairy tale, Adam and Josh count down their Top 5 Films of 1987.

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From the manic, diaper-stealing chaos of the American Southwest, to the timeless charm of a classic fairy tale, Adam and Josh count down their Top 5 Films of 1987.
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Is Toy Story 5 an inspired reorienting of the venerable Pixar franchise, or a tired rehash? Adam and Josh offer differing takes. Plus, Adam reviews Michael Sarnoski's bleak but intriguing The Death of Robin Hood, Josh recommends Mark Jenkin’s Rose of Nevada, an avant-garde ghost story set in a UK fishing village, and an "evil genius" ‘90s blockbuster poll question.

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Toy Story 5 (00:05:45-00:37:28)

Filmspotting Family (00:37:29-00:43:14)

Polls(00:43:15-00:57:35)

The Death of Robin Hood (00:57:36-01:22:25)

Rose of Nevada (00:57:36-01:22:25)

Credits / Releases (01:22:26-01:25:35)

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Is Toy Story 5 an inspired reorienting of the venerable Pixar franchise, or a tired rehash? Adam and Josh offer differing takes. Plus, Adam reviews Michael Sarnoski's bleak but intriguing The Death of Robin Hood, Josh recommends Mark Jenkin&rsquo;s Rose of Nevada, an avant-garde ghost story set in a UK fishing village, and an "evil genius" &lsquo;90s blockbuster poll question.
This episode is presented by⁠ Regal Unlimited⁠⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits.<a href="https://experience.regmovies.com/join-unlimited?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=filmspotting"> Use code FILMSPOT26 to take 15% off.</a>
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Intro (00:00:00-00:05:44)
Toy Story 5 (00:05:45-00:37:28)
Filmspotting Family (00:37:29-00:43:14)
Polls (00:43:15-00:57:35)
The Death of Robin Hood (00:57:36-01:22:25)
Rose of Nevada (00:57:36-01:22:25)
Credits / Releases (01:22:26-01:25:35)
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Toy Story 5 and The Death of Robin Hood, plus Rose of Nevada | #1070

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When the fourth Toy Story installment came to theaters in the summer of 2019, Adam invited the Blank Check podcast's Griffin Newman to join him for the Top 5 Toy Story Scenes. 

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When the fourth Toy Story installment came to theaters in the summer of 2019, Adam invited the Blank Check podcast's Griffin Newman to join him for the Top 5 Toy Story Scenes.&nbsp;
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Matt and Jordan review Netflix’s generically titled but surprisingly witty Office Romance. Co-written by and starring Brett Goldstein alongside JLo, the workplace rom-com rises just above the streaming giant’s usual output by delivering actual jokes, real talent, and a surprising level of NSFW content. Plus, some deep-cut streaming recommendations, this week’s streaming releases, and a new game courtesy of Matt called “Portmanteau to Toe.” (Ep. #177)

Intro, Office Romance (00:00:00–00:29:37)

Streaming Recommendations (00:29:38–00:43:53)

Personalized Recs (00:43:54–01:00:33)

Game: Portmanteau To Toe (01:00:34–01:15:41)

New to Streaming / Credits (01:15:42–01:26:30)

Show Notes

Now Streaming on Bazooga - A Filmspotting: SVU Archive https://letterboxd.com/samvanhallgren/list/now-streaming-on-bazooga-a-filmspotting-svu/

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Matt and Jordan review Netflix&rsquo;s generically titled but surprisingly witty Office Romance. Co-written by and starring Brett Goldstein alongside JLo, the workplace rom-com rises just above the streaming giant&rsquo;s usual output by delivering actual jokes, real talent, and a surprising level of NSFW content. Plus, some deep-cut streaming recommendations, this week&rsquo;s streaming releases, and a new game courtesy of Matt called &ldquo;Portmanteau to Toe.&rdquo; (Ep. #177)
Intro, Office Romance (00:00:00&ndash;00:29:37)
Streaming Recommendations (00:29:38&ndash;00:43:53)
Personalized Recs (00:43:54&ndash;01:00:33)
Game: Portmanteau To Toe (01:00:34&ndash;01:15:41)
New to Streaming / Credits (01:15:42&ndash;01:26:30)
Show Notes
Now Streaming on Bazooga - A Filmspotting: SVU Archive<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https%3A%2F%2Fletterboxd.com%2Fsamvanhallgren%2Flist%2Fnow-streaming-on-bazooga-a-filmspotting-svu%2F"> https://letterboxd.com/samvanhallgren/list/now-streaming-on-bazooga-a-filmspotting-svu/</a>
Pre-Order Matt's book "Funny Business: The Old-School Wedding Crashers and Knocked-Up Virgins Who Changed Comedy Forever" (Coming October 6th):<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.penguinrandomhouse.com%2Fbooks%2F790241%2Ffunny-business-by-matt-singer%2F"> https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/790241/funny-business-by-matt-singer/</a>
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The J-Lo/Brett Goldstein rom-com is preposterous, but it’s a real movie.

Office Romance: Generic Title, Real Juice | SVU

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