With our PROJECT HAIL MARY review coming Friday, we’re revisiting a Filmspotting blast from beyond: 2014’s Top 5 Things From Space (That Came to Destroy Us). B-movies, classic sci-fi, and Arnold Schwarzenegger all make the cut.

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With our PROJECT HAIL MARY review coming Friday, we&rsquo;re revisiting a Filmspotting blast from beyond: 2014&rsquo;s Top 5 Things From Space (That Came to Destroy Us). B-movies, classic sci-fi, and Arnold Schwarzenegger all make the cut.
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Why does STAND BY ME still resonate 40 years later? Adam and Josh revisit Rob Reiner’s classic, reflecting on its friendships, its wistfulness, and River Phoenix’s unforgettable performance. Plus: a review of Maggie Gyllenhaal’s THE BRIDE and a look at the Round 1 matchups of Filmspotting '40s Madness.

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Filmspotting Family (00:49:36-00:57:12)
The Bride (00:57:13-01:02:59)
Notes / Save the Date (01:03:00-01:08:22)
'40s Madness Rd. 1 (01:08:23-01:24:03)
Credits / New Releases (01:24:04-01:25:53)

Correction:

-Yes, Adam realizes that he said "Jesus, does anybody" – twice! – not "anyone."  He regrets the error.

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-Filmspotting Madness
https://www.filmspotting.net/madness

-Stephen King: Why I Hugged Rob Reiner After Watching ‘Stand by Me’
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/16/opinion/culture/stephen-king-rob-reiner-stand-by-me.html

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Why does STAND BY ME still resonate 40 years later? Adam and Josh revisit Rob Reiner&rsquo;s classic, reflecting on its friendships, its wistfulness, and River Phoenix&rsquo;s unforgettable performance. Plus: a review of Maggie Gyllenhaal&rsquo;s THE BRIDE and a look at the Round 1 matchups of Filmspotting '40s Madness.
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Intro (00:00:00-00:02:53) Stand by Me (00:02:54-00:49:35) Filmspotting Family (00:49:36-00:57:12) The Bride (00:57:13-01:02:59) Notes / Save the Date (01:03:00-01:08:22) '40s Madness Rd. 1 (01:08:23-01:24:03) Credits / New Releases (01:24:04-01:25:53)
Correction:
-Yes, Adam realizes that he said "Jesus, does&nbsp;anybody" &ndash; twice! &ndash; not "anyone." He regrets the error.
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-Filmspotting Madness <a href="https://www.filmspotting.net/madness">https://www.filmspotting.net/madness</a>
-Stephen King: Why I Hugged Rob Reiner After Watching &lsquo;Stand by Me&rsquo; <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/16/opinion/culture/stephen-king-rob-reiner-stand-by-me.html">https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/16/opinion/culture/stephen-king-rob-reiner-stand-by-me.html</a>
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Stand by Me at 40: Why It Still Hits Hard | '40s Madness Round 1

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Inspired by the upcoming release of PROJECT HAIL MARY, Adam and Josh beam back to October 2015 when they suited up for THE MARTIAN — Ridley Scott’s brainy, big‑hearted sci‑fi rescue mission starring Matt Damon.

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Inspired by the upcoming release of PROJECT HAIL MARY, Adam and Josh beam back to October 2015 when they suited up for THE MARTIAN &mdash; Ridley Scott&rsquo;s brainy, big‑hearted sci‑fi rescue mission starring Matt Damon. Unlock the full archive, Filmspotting Discord, ad‑free + bonus episodes, and more when you join the Filmspotting Family.

The Martian Review [Archive]

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Family / Next Week / Notes

Madness Play-Ins

Adam, Josh, and Michael Phillips size up the Oscars with their annual rundown of who will win, who should win, and who was unfairly overlooked — plus the Filmspotting Madness: Best of the 1940s Play‑Ins.

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Lead Actor (00:40:57-00:56:52)

Lead Actress (00:56:53-01:05:37)

Director (01:05:38-01:15:57)

Picture (01:15:58-01:37:53)

Family / Next Week / Notes (01:37:54-01:47:21)

Filmspotting Madness: Play-Ins (01:47:22-2:07:41)

Credits / New Releases (2:07:42-02:09:531)

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-Filmspotting Madness

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-Michael Phillips on WFMT

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Adam, Josh, and Michael Phillips size up the Oscars with their annual rundown of who will win, who should win, and who was unfairly overlooked &mdash; plus the Filmspotting Madness: Best of the 1940s Play‑Ins.
This episode is presented by&nbsp;<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. Use code FILMSPOT26 to take 15% off.
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Intro (00:00:00-00:02:16)
Supp. Actress (00:02:17-00:22:03)
Supp. Actor (00:22:04-00:40:56)
Lead Actor (00:40:57-00:56:52)
Lead Actress (00:56:53-01:05:37)
Director (01:05:38-01:15:57)
Picture (01:15:58-01:37:53)
Family / Next Week / Notes (01:37:54-01:47:21)
<a href="https://www.filmspotting.net/madness-playin">Filmspotting Madness: Play-Ins</a> (01:47:22-2:07:41)
Credits / New Releases (2:07:42-02:09:531)
Notes/Links:
-Filmspotting Madness
<a href="https://www.filmspotting.net/madness/">https://www.filmspotting.net/madness/</a>
-Michael Phillips on WFMT
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Who will win, Who should win, and Who should have been nominated.

Oscars Predictions + Filmspotting Madness: 1940s Play‑Ins (#1056)

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