#1035: Top 5 Actor-Director Duos We’d Like To See, The Smashing Machine Review

October 10, 2025 / Sophie Kempenaar

Inspired by Leonardo DiCaprio’s long-hoped-for recent collaboration with Paul Thomas Anderson, Adam and Josh share the Top 5 Actor-Director Duos They’d Like To See. Plus, Adam’s review of Benny Safdie’s THE SMASHING MACHINE, and listeners share their 5 Years/5 Movies picks.

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Intro (00:00:00-00:03:06)
Top 5 Actor-Director Duos We’d Like To See (00:03:07-00:58:08)
Filmspotting Family (00:58:09-01:06:28)
The Smashing Machine (01:06:29-01:17:06)
Next Week / Notes (01:17:07-01:23:58)
Polls (01:23:59-01:31:17)
5 Years/5 Movies Feedback (01:31:18-01:41:48)
Credits / New Releases (01:41:49-01:46:12)

LINKS:

-Redford’s Best

https://poll.fm/16120054

-Refocus Film Festival

https://refocusfilmfestival.org/

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