Filmspotting #144: Top 10 Films of 2006
If you go by the calendar, Adam and Sam are at least a week late with their best of 2006 lists. Thankfully, their tardiness can be justified by a flurry of year-end movie watching that is well represented in their respective top 10's (which, for you cheaters, can be found here). And with the no-tie rule in effect, Adam and Sam were forced to call in the help of some very special guests ... including writer/director Rian Johnson, "This American Life" host Ira Glass and Onion A.V. Club editor Scott Tobias (see complete guest list below).
Also on the show: Your hosts share their Worst Movie of the Year candidates and play another round of Massacre Theatre.
Music by Black Elephant ... Thanks to everyone who donated to Filmspotting this past week. We appreciate your support!
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Filmspotting #144
:07-13:32 - Worst Movies of the Year, Top 5 Regrets, #10
Music: Black Elephant, "Nutrition"
14:38-16:33 - Rian Johnson Voicemail
16:34-23:02 - Donations, Chicago Meetup, Poll Questions
23:03-32:28 - #9-6 + Guest Voicemails
Music: Black Elephant, "Hustler's Creed"
33:34-37:18 - Massacre Theatre (Winner: Robert Watkins)
37:19-50:07 - #7-5 + Guest Voicemails
Music: Black Elephant, "The City"
51:26-1:11:04 - #4-1 + Guest Voicemails
1:11:05-1:14:35 - Close/Next Show/Outtake
SPECIAL GUESTS (In order of appearance) - View their picks
Matt Singer - IFC News
Rian Johnson - "Brick" writer/director
M. Robert Turnage - Filmspotting Nemesis
Scott Smith - Chicagoist.com, Filmspotting Guest Host
Kevin Crossman - The Frat Pack Tribute
Ryan Heller - Aberdeen City
Tassoula Kokkoris - Cinebanter
Carrie Van Hallgren - Sam's wife, Milwaukee Shakespeare
Alex Knesnik - Filmspotting Message Board Moderator
Ira Glass - This American Life
Jeff Huston - Editor, Filmspotting's Dope Sheet
Matty Ballgame - Filmspotting Contributor, Actor
Scott Tobias - Onion A.V. Club
CORRECTIONS/NOTES
- Los tres amigos: Mexico-born directors form a band of brothers
- "The Number 23" was the preview I saw the other day featuring "The Proposition's" Danny Huston.
- Sam was right... "The Death of Mr. Lazarescu" wasn't awarded Best Picture by the LA Film Critics Society ("Letters From Iwo Jima" was), but Luminita Gheorghiu beat Jennifer Hudson ("Dreamgirls") for Best Supporting Actress.
- Vote for Filmspotting at PodcastAlley
- David Lynch appearance at The Music Box in Chicago on Jan. 27. Filmspotting Chicago Meetup is before/at the 8 pm screening.
- The performers Carrie refers to in her voicemail are Anthony Mackie ("We Are Marshall," "Half Nelson") and Anika Noni Rose ("Dreamgirls").
- Contrary to what I say at the end of the show, there was, in fact, one film on Sam's list I genuinely didn't like -- "Babel." He gave it 4 stars; I gave it 2. Otherwise, we each gave at least 3 stars to the films that comprise our lists.
Have a comment or Top 5 list you'd like to share? Send an e-mail or short mp3 clip to feedback@filmspotting.net. Or give us a call at 206-203-CINE and leave a voice message.
Labels: Top 10 Films of 2006
9 Comments:
Tastes differ, but for me, this was by far the worst music you've ever used on the show; beyond annoying, it's actually offensive to the ears, and introduces a significant amount of profanity to the show, language that really didn't need to be there (and usually isn't).
Beyond that, another great show! Thanks for continuing to make this the best podcast in existence. Even if I were you, I couldn't make a better show.
M.C., if you didn't like the music, that's totally cool. But offensive to the ears? Really? I can see not appreciating it, but it's certainly musical and certainly well produced. A significant amount of profanity? Aren't there 3 of 4 pretty tame words? Thanks. Adam
What kind of an MC are you? If you cant appreached the beats...
Cause it takes a lot, to entertain
And sucker MC's can be a pain
You can't rock a party with the hip 'n hop
You gotta let 'em know you'll never stop
Word to your mother.
hey guys check out my DJ spot on you both:
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love the show!
I saw The Number 23 at a preview screening as well. I didn't hear what you guys thought, but i thought it was seriously cool. And the grittier jim carrey got, the better he got. i think he's been miscast his entire career until now...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6i2WRreARo Juding from those clips, you may need a future category for best unintentionally brilliant films.
hey guys, enjoyed the list. it made me rush out and see CHILDREN OF MEN immediately. i loved it. what an amazing movie by an amazing director. remember that simpsons episode where Mr. Burns ordered "Steven Speilberg's Non-Union Mexican Equivalent?" Maybe that's Cuaron...
"josh lucas' mom"
check out my top 10 list, filmspotters!
thegash.blogspot.com
Everyone has different taste for sure. I thought this was the best music in 144 episodes.
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