As the 2019 edition of Madness – Best of the 2000s wrapped up, Adam and Josh took a break from the heavy hitters to highlight the gems that didn't make the 64-film bracket, including underseen comedies from Jack Black and Seann William Scott, an ambitious "docu-fantasia" from Guy Maddin, and even some deeper cuts from A-list directors like Ridley Scott and Robert Zemeckis.

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As the 2019 edition of Madness &ndash; Best of the 2000s wrapped up, Adam and Josh took a break from the heavy hitters to highlight the gems that didn't make the 64-film bracket, including underseen comedies from Jack Black and Seann William Scott, an ambitious "docu-fantasia" from Guy Maddin, and even some deeper cuts from A-list directors like Ridley Scott and Robert Zemeckis.
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Adam Kempenaar and Josh Larsen review new and classic movies, offering "affable, insightful film analysis since 2005" (NY Times).

New and classic movie reviews and top 5 lists.

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Top 5 Overlooked Movies of the 2000s | Archive

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Matt and Jordan review Netflix’s new comedy Little Brother, which stars Eric Andre as a chaos agent who disrupts the life of a tightly wound real estate agent played by John Cena. Hijinx, nudity, and parabolas of urine ensue. Then, in Rec Seg, they offer some related streaming titles, including a musical dramedy about brothers and a classic '70s comedy. Plus, in reply to a listener streaming request, a pair of international films from the early '60s, and Producer Sam hosts a John Cena-inspired round of trivia.   

Intro, Little Brother (00:00:00–00:24:16)

Rec Seg: Little Brother-Inspired Streaming Recs (00:24:17–00:39:27)

Listener Request Recs for an Artsy Down Under Movie Club (00:39:28–01:00:06)

Trivia: So You’ve Cen-a Lotta Movies, Have You? (01:00:07–01:24:51)

New to Streaming / Credits (01:24:52–01:32:35)

Show Notes

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Matt and Jordan review Netflix&rsquo;s new comedy Little Brother, which stars Eric Andre as a chaos agent who disrupts the life of a tightly wound real estate agent played by John Cena. Hijinx, nudity, and parabolas of urine ensue. Then, in Rec Seg, they offer some related streaming titles, including a musical dramedy about brothers and a classic '70s comedy. Plus, in reply to a listener streaming request, a pair of international films from the early '60s, and Producer Sam hosts a John Cena-inspired round of trivia.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Intro, Little Brother (00:00:00&ndash;00:24:16)
Rec Seg: Little Brother-Inspired Streaming Recs (00:24:17&ndash;00:39:27)
Listener Request Recs for an Artsy Down Under Movie Club (00:39:28&ndash;01:00:06)
Trivia: So You&rsquo;ve Cen-a Lotta Movies, Have You? (01:00:07&ndash;01:24:51)
New to Streaming / Credits (01:24:52&ndash;01:32:35)
Show Notes
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John Cena and Eric André star in the lewd, crude new Netflix comedy.

Little Brother: Chaos Agent vs. Real Estate Agent | SVU

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Welcome to the sophomore installment of Movie Death Match. Host Chris Klimek presides as two Christopher Nolan films go head to head in anticipation of The Odyssey. Arguing for Inception is Bilge Ebiri (Vulture), while Abigail James (@popculturescientist) advocates for Interstellar.

Which film offers the more emotionally resonant lead performance and better captures Nolan’s vision of time — its dilation and psychological weight? Vote now at moviedeathmatch.com.

Intro (00:00:00-00:12:22)

Opening Statements (00:12:23-00:23:21)

In Their Time (00:23:22-00:48:11)

In Our Time (00:48:12-01:07:36)

For All Time (01:07:37-01:22:20)

The Verdict / Close (01:22:21-01:29:45)

LINKS – ABI

-The biggest plot hole in Interstellar?

-Can We Escape Gravity? | Interstellar’s Biggest Lie Explained

LINKS – BILGE

-The Hidden ‘Inception’ Within Inception 

-When to hit the Bathroom During Inception

-Six New Things We Learned From the Inception Blu-ray

-How Many Times Each Inception Character Dies

-You Can Hate Inception All You Want

LINKS – CHRIS

-'Interstellar': Stunning And Bold, With Lots Of Corn | NPR, Nov. 6, 2014)

-Interstellar’s Scientific Fact-Checker | Air & Space / Smithsonian, Nov. 13, 2014)

-Wartime Terror And Valor Thread Together In Nolan's Gripping 'Dunkirk' | NPR, July 20, 2017)

-A Degree Absolute! | An Entire Podcast Series About The Prisoner, the cult British spy-fi series Nolan has periodically threatened to adapt for the [very] big screen.)

Welcome to the sophomore installment of Movie Death Match. Host Chris Klimek presides as two Christopher Nolan films go head to head in anticipation of The Odyssey. Arguing for Inception is Bilge Ebiri (<a href="https://www.vulture.com/author/bilge-ebiri/">Vulture</a>), while Abigail James (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@popculturescientist">@popculturescientist</a>) advocates for Interstellar.
Which film offers the more emotionally resonant lead performance and better captures Nolan&rsquo;s vision of time &mdash; its dilation and psychological weight? Vote now at <a href="http://moviedeathmatch.com">moviedeathmatch.com</a>.
Intro (00:00:00-00:12:22)
Opening Statements (00:12:23-00:23:21)
In Their Time (00:23:22-00:48:11)
In Our Time (00:48:12-01:07:36)
For All Time (01:07:37-01:22:20)
The Verdict / Close (01:22:21-01:29:45)
LINKS &ndash; ABI
-<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juEJVzZwTv4">The biggest plot hole in Interstellar?</a>
-<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkDtI1d2CG8">Can We Escape Gravity? | Interstellar&rsquo;s Biggest Lie Explained</a>
LINKS &ndash; BILGE
-<a href="https://www.vulture.com/article/inception-ending-movie-explained.html">The Hidden &lsquo;Inception&rsquo; Within Inception</a>&nbsp;
-<a href="https://www.vulture.com/2010/07/when_its_safe_to_hit_the_bathr.html">When to hit the Bathroom During&nbsp;Inception</a>
-<a href="https://www.vulture.com/2010/12/six_things_we_learned_from_the.html">Six New Things We Learned From the Inception Blu-ray</a>
-<a href="https://www.vulture.com/2010/07/the_number_of_times_each_chara.html">How Many Times Each Inception Character Dies</a>
-<a href="https://www.vulture.com/2020/07/you-can-hate-inception-all-you-want.html">You Can Hate&nbsp;Inception All You Want</a>
LINKS &ndash; CHRIS
-<a href="https://www.npr.org/2014/11/06/361442269/interstellar-stunning-and-bold-with-lots-of-corn">'Interstellar': Stunning And Bold, With Lots Of Corn</a> | NPR, Nov. 6, 2014)
-<a href="https://www.smithsonianmag.com/air-space-magazine/can-wormholes-180953314/">Interstellar&rsquo;s Scientific Fact-Checker</a> | Air &amp; Space / Smithsonian, Nov. 13, 2014)
-<a href="https://www.npr.org/2017/07/20/538149305/wartime-terror-and-valor-thread-together-in-nolans-gripping-dunkirk">Wartime Terror And Valor Thread Together In Nolan's Gripping 'Dunkirk'</a> | NPR, July 20, 2017)
-<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6fMm2YOl68kddOD9IH0CUC">A Degree Absolute!</a> | An Entire Podcast Series About&nbsp;The Prisoner, the cult British spy-fi series Nolan has periodically threatened to adapt for the [very] big screen.)

Two Nolan mind-benders enter. Only one leaves.

Inception vs. Interstellar | Movie Death Match

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Adam and Josh celebrate the holiday weekend with a "Blind Cow" review of Independence Day, the #1 movie at the box office back in '96. Thirty summers after its release, Adam catches up with Roland Emmerich's alien-invasion spectacle, and Josh (originally a fan) sees if it holds up.

Plus, a summer-themed edition of Massacre Theatre and a recap of last weekend's 2nd annual Filmspotting Fest, which featured appearances from Trey Edward Schultz (Krisha), Marguerite Moreau (Wet Hot American Summer), Agnés Varda biographer Carrie Rickey, and Michael Phillips.

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.

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Intro (00:00:00-00:02:06)

Independence Day at 30 (00:02:07-00:52:41)

Filmspotting Family (00:52:42-00:56:03)

Filmspotting Fest II: Recap (00:56:04-01:08:26)

Notes(01:08:27-01:14:07)

Massacre Theatre (01:14:08-01:21:34)

Credits / Releases (01:21:35-01:25:07)

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Adam and Josh celebrate the holiday weekend with a "Blind Cow" review of Independence Day, the #1 movie at the box office back in '96. Thirty summers after its release, Adam catches up with Roland Emmerich's alien-invasion spectacle, and Josh (originally a fan) sees if it holds up.
Plus, a summer-themed edition of Massacre Theatre and a recap of last weekend's 2nd annual Filmspotting Fest, which featured appearances from Trey Edward Schultz (Krisha), Marguerite Moreau (Wet Hot American Summer), Agn&eacute;s Varda biographer Carrie Rickey, and Michael Phillips.
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 (00:00:00-00:02:06)
Independence Day at 30 (00:02:07-00:52:41)
Filmspotting Family (00:52:42-00:56:03)
Filmspotting Fest II: Recap (00:56:04-01:08:26)
Notes (01:08:27-01:14:07)
Massacre Theatre (01:14:08-01:21:34)
Credits / Releases (01:21:35-01:25:07)
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1996’s #1 movie is a fascinating product of its era.

Independence Day at 30: America Saves the Universe | #1071

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