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“...affable, insightful film analysis since 2005." –NY Times / New + classic reviews & top 5s. Hanging out now on Instagram.

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Joined October 2008
Your week in Filmspotting. Why would we deceive you?
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To finish out October, @jhoffman and @mattsinger chat about their horror favorites growing up and recommend campy and dread-filled horror flicks⚠️
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Kick off Halloweek with the latest Movie Racket about the Master of Suspense himself. Film critic @bilgeebiri and @mrphillipsparttwo chat about Hitchcock and their favorite cinematic moments of suspense vs. surprise 🎬
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This week in Filmspotting.... what's your favorite scary movie?
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The fun of GARBAGE PAIL KIDS followed by @blankcheckpod live at @RefocusFilmFest has me rethinking Filmspotting’s approach to live shows.
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Now on SVU: @mattsinger and @jhoffman label the latest by Prime and Mattel, MATCHBOX: THE MOVIE, a stinker, suggest better movies adapted from toys and games, and play a round of John Cena-themed portmanteau⚠️
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New York Times film critic @manohladargis joins @MrPhillipsPart2 on The Movie Racket this week! Together, they reflect on their favorite theatrical experiences as they discuss whether a movie can actually change your life🎬
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Your week in Filmspotting.
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The latest episode of SVU sees Jordan + Matt review Mike Flanagan's Prime Original CARRIE and recommend other films related to lonely adolescence, Stephen King adaptations, and lesser-known horror comedies⚠️
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This week on Movie Racket, host Michael speaks to U.S. Congresswoman Laura Friedman and historian Ron Falzone about the proposed Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act and Hollywood's long history of failure and revival🎬
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This week in Filmspotting. What's your most anticipated Fall/Winter 2026 release? Answer our poll on filmspotting.net 🎞
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This week on SVU, Matt and Jordan review the new Shudder Original GOODY GOODY⚠️ Alongside the usual thematically-related recs, they also respond to a listener request for horror movies you can show the kiddos to get them into the genre!
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Dive into the season's festivities with the latest slasher-themed Movie Death Match. Who will win between HALLOWEEN and A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 🔪 Featuring Deirdre Barrett and Jason Zinoman
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Your week in Filmspotting, can you dig it?
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Mulholland Drive turns 25 this month, so what better time to review it as part of our Pantheon project. Now in your Filmspotting feed.
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Netflix's latest bomb... Unabomber review on SVU, and recommendations for better films you could watch instead⚠️
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It's Movie Racket Monday! This week, host Michael + critic and author @oldfilmsflicker chat about the pioneering French filmmaker and their favorite performances that reflect Guy-Blaché's directive🎬
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This past week on SVU, Jordan and Matt reviewed the new Netflix Original Best of the Best and recommended their favorite single-setting 'bottle' movies⚠️
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Okay, so you had a dream about this place. Tell me. This week in Filmspotting🌴
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For this week's Movie Racket, host Michael Phillips and film critic Alonso Duralde discuss the work of Vincente Minnelli and other films with a keen eye for production design, art direction, and hidden details🎬
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