FS #195: Barry Levinson / Marina Zenovich / Top 5 2008 Sundance Entries

January 25: Adam and Matty return from Sundance without any good Paris Hilton stories, but with a lot of great things to say about their Top 5 Sundance Film Festival Entries. Plus, Adam sits down with director Marina Zenovich, whose documentary on the circumstances surrounding Roman Polanski's trial and exile from the United States in the late '70s -- "Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired" -- premiered at Sundance. Adam also caught up with director Barry Levinson to discuss his new send-up of Hollywood -- "What Just Happened?" -- starring Robert De Niro, Catherine Keener and Bruce Willis.

Also on the show: Massacre Theatre, Listener Feedback, reflections on the passing of Heath Ledger, and a look at the 2008 Oscar Nominations announced earlier this week.

Music by Utah Carol from the album "Comfort for the Traveler."

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Filmspotting #195
:37-7:59 - Oscar Talk
8:00-17:36 - Interview: Barry Levinson, "What Just Happened?"
Music: Utah Carol, "See the Sun"
18:05-22:05 - Massacre Theatre (Winner: Raymond Ash)
22:06-30:04 - Audio Feedback, Corrections, Polls
30:05-34:12 - Listener Feedback ("Cloverfield")
Music: Utah Carol, "Promised Land"
35:20-51:13 - Interview: Marina Zenovich
Music: Utah Carol, "Dandelion"
51:46-54:58 - New DVDs, Donations
54:59-1:00:05 - Heath Ledger, Sundance Notes
1:00:06-1:11:53 - Top 5: 2008 Sundance Entries
1:11:54-1:13:54 - Close/Next Show/Outtakes

NOTES/CORRECTIONS
- The link to all the movies we saw at Sundance w/ star ratings will be posted here later today.

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Sundance Dispatch #2: American Son / Art Star and the Sudanese Twins / Transsiberian

January 21: Filmspotting checks in with its second -- and, unfortunately, final -- Sundance Dispatch. Adam and Matty recap the past two days at the Fest, including quick discussions of Neil Abramson's "American Son" with Nick Cannon and "Transsiberian" (above) starring Woody Harrelson and Emily Mortimer. Plus, Matty continues his documentary kick with "The Art Star and the Sudanese Twins" and "The Order of Myths." Tune in Friday for Filmspotting's complete Sundance wrap-up, including the Top 5 Sundance '08 Films and interviews with directors Barry Levinson ("What Just Happened?") and Marina Zenovich ("Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired).

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Sundance Dispatch #1: Polanski: Wanted and Desired / Stranded / The Wackness

January 19: SpoutBlog's Karina Longworth joins Adam and Matty for their first Sundance '08 Dispatch. The trio reflects on the best and worst of the festival so far, including Jonathan Levine's "The Wackness" and the documentaries "Stranded," "Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired" and "An American Solder" (aka "The Recruiter").

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FS #194: Cloverfield / Michael Stahl-David / 2008 Sundance Film Festival Preview

January 18: On this week's show... will Adam and Matty run screaming from or screaming to producer J.J. Abrams' Godzilla-meets-Blair Witch monster movie "Cloverfield?" Plus, Adam talks with "Cloverfield" star and Chicago native Michael Stahl-David about auditioning without a script, acting for the first person camera and more.

Also on the show: Massacre Theatre, Listener Feedback and our Top 5 Most Anticipated 2008 Sundance Film Festival Movies.

Music by Spoon courtesy of Merge Records.

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Filmspotting #194
:37-13:57 - Review: "Cloverfield"
Music: Spoon, "The Underdog"
14:53-17:56 - Massacre Theatre (Winner: Bill Brencher)
17:57-25:18 - Interview: Michael Stahl-David
Music: Spoon, "You Got Yr. Cherry Bomb"
26:35-33:53 - Audio Feedback, Poll Results, Corrections, Notes
33:54-40:32 - Listener Feedback ("There Will Be Blood")
Music: Spoon, "Rhthm & Soul"
40:55-44:13 - New DVDs, Donations
44:14-49:28 - Feedback/Notes cont.
49:29-59:14 - Top 5: Most Anticipated Sundance Entries
59:15-1:02:26 - Close/Next Show/Outtakes

NOTES/CORRECTIONS
- Yes, Matty mistakenly said "steadicam" when discussing "Cloverfield."

- See the trailer for Michael Stahl-David's Slamdance entry, "The Project": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krk6US6qkp0

- Brett Haugen from Minneapolis was the listener who couldn't believe I (Adam) didn't mention Anton Chigurh on my Top 5 Villains of 2007 list. It was the 'Anton Chigurh Memorial List.'

- The Feedback segment on "There Will Be Blood" does not contain any spoilers, but the discussion is specific enough that anyone not wanting to have their reaction 'tainted' might consider fast forwarding their iPods.

The correct title for the Hunter S. Thompson doc playing at Sundance is "Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson."

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FS #193: There Will Be Blood / The Bucket List / Top 5 Most Anticipated Movies of 2008

January 11: Daniel Day-Lewis' "Milkshake" brings all the Filmspotting boys to the yard as Adam and Matty finally get a chance to discuss Paul Thomas Anderson's latest epic "There Will Be Blood." Adam ranked "Blood" as one of the best films of 2007 ... Would it have found its way onto Matty's Top 10 list as well? Your hosts also find time to check in on Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson in the Rob Reiner-directed buddy movie "The Bucket List."

Plus, Massacre Theatre, Listener Feedback and our Top 5 Most Anticipated Movies of 2008.

Music by Biirdie from the album "Catherine Wheel" courtesy of Everloving Records.

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Filmspotting #193
:26-17:53 - Review: "There Will Be Blood"
Music: Biirdie, "Catherine Avenue"
18:57-22:32 - Massacre Theatre (Winner: Katherine "The Deepest Burn")
22:33-30:20 - Review: "The Bucket List"
Music: Biirdie, "Him"
30:55-35:06 - New DVDs, Donations
35:07-37:54 - Audio Feedback, Poll Results
37:55-47:35 - Listener Feedback (Walk Hard, '07 Blowout)
Music: Biirdie, "Careless & Unconcerned"
48:28-50:38 - Sundance Meetup, Movie City Chart
50:39-1:02:25 - Top 5: Most Anticipated '08
1:02:26-1:05:06 - Close/Next Show/Outtake

CORRECTIONS/NOTES
- Yes, Matty is trying to get over a cold.

- Dennis Lim's article on PT Anderson over at Slate.

- You can watch the Beatles scene from "Walk Hard" here: http://youtube.com/watch?v=CaQYGMpxDUM

- Leah (Olivia Thirlby) says "Honest to blog?" to Juno's "I'm pregnant."

- Click here for details about the Filmspotting-Sundance Meetup.

- Check out the Movie City News "Big Ass Chart" here.

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FS #192: The Orphanage / Walk Hard / 2007 Top 5 Blowout

January 4: This week, Adam and Matty top off 2007 with a potpourri of Top 5 lists, including Worst Movies of the Year, Most Annoying Performances, Best/Worst Date Movies and more. Also, Matty admits to being a bit of a fraidy-cat when it comes to scary movies, so Adam holds his hand during their discussion of the latest Spanish ghost thriller, "The Orphanage," directed by first-timer J.A. Bayona and 'presented by' Guillermo del Toro.

Plus, the guys find time to "Walk Hard" with John C. Reilly for a review of Jake Kasdan and Judd Apatow's music biopic spoof.

Music by Chuck Prophet from the new album Soap and Water.

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Filmspotting #192
:26-11:20 - Review: "The Orphanage"
Music: Chuck Prophet, "Freckle"
12:14-19:52 - Review: "Walk Hard"
19:53-24:44 - Poll Questions, Overrated Movies of 2007
Music: Chuck Prophet, "Small-Town Girl"
25:36-29:20 - Massacre Theatre (Winner: Michael Watson)
29:21-38:55 - Listener Feedback (Voicemails, Best of 2007)
Music: Chuck Prophet, "I Can Feel Your Heartbeat"
39:34-43:18 - New DVDs, Donations
43:19-52:46 - 2007 Blowout: Worst Movies, Underrated, Best/Worst Date Movies
52:47-1:00:22 - Discoveries, Disappointments, Documentaries
1:00:23-1:03:35 - Annoying Performances, Best Male Frontal Nudity
1:03:36-1:05:12 - Close/Next Show

CORRECTIONS/NOTES
- Watch an interview with "Orphanage" screenwriter Sergio G. Sanchez and director J.A. Bayona here.

- Matty actually meant he saw a trailer for "Meet the Spartans," not "Epic Movie."

- See Filmspotting friend Michael Phillips deliver his worst movies of 2007 here.

- Click here for details about the Filmspotting-Sundance Meetup.

- Just for the record, Matty was embellishing when he suggested we considered a Top 5 Steamiest Scenes of 2007 list. It was not a potential topic we discussed.

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