FS #226: Burn After Reading / Toronto Recap / Egoyan Interview / Fall Movie Preview

Sept. 12: George Clooney joins Brad Pitt for some Dumb and Dumber antics in the latest Coen Bros. comedy "Burn After Reading." Will the Brothers Coen follow up their critically-acclaimed "No Country for Old Men" with another sensational effort? Or will "Burn After Reading" leave Adam and Matty nostalgic for the likes of "The Ladykillers" and "Intolerable Cruelty" ... yikes. Plus, Matty was so excited when he heard Adam had brought him a gift from his recent trip to the Toronto International Film Festival; Matty was holding out hope for a lock of Bryan Adams' hair but would have been satisfied with a six pack of Molson. Fortunately for Filmspotting fans (but unfortunately for Matty), Adam came back bearing his Top 5 Toronto Films and an interview with legendary Canadian director Atom Egoyan ("The Sweet Hereafter") discussing his new film "Adoration." Plus, your hosts find time to preview the Fall slate with their Top 5 Most Anticipated Fall Movies.

Also on the show: Listener Feedback, Massacre Theatre and music by Ari Hest.

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Filmspotting #226
:09-11:54 - Review: "Burn After Reading"
Music: Ari Hest
12:30-15:44 - Massacre Theatre (Winner: Dylan Northrup)
15:45-30:27 - Voicemail, Polls, Feedback
Music: Ari Hest
31:44-40:56 - Toronto Recap
40:57-59:18 - Interview: Atom Egoyan
Music: Ari Hest
59:52-1:04:47 - New DVDs, Donations
1:05:01-1:18:25 - Top 5: Fall Movies
1:18:26-1:21:07 - Close/Next Show/Outtake

NOTES/CORRECTIONS
- Banned "Zach and Miri" poster

FS #177: Toronto Top 5 / Eastern Promises / Guy Maddin / The King of Kong

September 14: When we last left Adam and Matty in Toronto, the fledgling duo seemed all hugs and kisses with few disagreements to mar their burgeoning relationship. Would their discussion of David Cronenberg's new Russian mob thriller "Eastern Promises," starring Viggo Mortensen and Naomi Watts, further cement their lovefest, or would the gloves finally come off?

Also on this Toronto Film Fest edition: A conversation with visionary Canadian filmmaker Guy Maddin, whose new film "My Winnipeg" could command a strong position on Filmspotting's Top 5 Toronto Film Fest Movies countdown.

In addition, the boys find time to confront their own dangerous obsessions with a review of "The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters." Seth Gordon's documentary (currently playing to great critical and audience acclaim) examines the esoteric world of classic arcade gamers and, specifically, the epic clash between Billy Mitchell and Steve Wiebe for Donkey Kong supremacy.

Music by The Arcade Fire courtesy of Merge Records

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Filmspotting #177
:13-10:39 - Review: "Eastern Promises"
10:40-11:49 - Cronenberg Poll
Music: Arcade Fire, "Wake Up"
12:37-27:43 - Interview: Guy Maddin
Music: Arcade Fire, "Rebellion (Lies)"
28:24-31:14 - Massacre Theatre (Winner: Brent Funderburk)
31:15-41:25 - Review: "The King of Kong"
Music: Arcade Fire, "Une Annee Sans Lumiere"
41:59-45:39 - Film Fest Poll, Venice Film Fest Notes
45:40-58:12 - Top 5: 2007 Toronto Film Fest Movies
58:13-59:36 - Close/Next Show

CORRECTIONS/NOTES
- "Into the Wild" doesn't open in Chicago now until Sept. 28, so we will have something else in its spot next week.
- Click here for Guy Maddin bonus audio.

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Toronto Dispatch #2: Atonement, My Winnipeg, No Country For Old Men

Days 3 and 4 of the Toronto Film Festival are in the books, and Filmspotting has conquered a combined 17 more films. Adam was mesmerized by Joe Wright's "Atonement" (pictured) and Guy Maddin's hypnotic tribute to his hometown, "My Winnipeg" ... Matty finally found TIFF salvation thanks to the Coen Bros. and "No Country For Old Men."



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Toronto Dispatch #1: Best/Worst So Far

Adam and Matty have seen a combined 15 movies through the first two days of the Toronto International Film Festival. Which stood out as the best? The worst? Surprise, Adam might just have some love for Javier Bardem (pictured) and "No Country For Old Men," while Matty was finally won over by Guy Maddin's 'Keillor-esque' live performance of "My Winnipeg."



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