Best Josh Larsen Podcasts (2025)

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#1017: Clueless at 30, Top 5 Movie Quotes (In Our Lexicon) with Aisha Harris 1:56:57

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It’s CLUELESS’s 30th anniversary garden party and everyone’s invited, including NPR’s Aisha Harris, who joins Adam for a revisit of Amy Heckerling’s ‘95 comedy and the Top 5 Movie Quotes (In Our Lexicon). This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. (Timecodes …

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#1016: M:I - The Final Reckoning, Top 5 Movie Stunts 1:53:49

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Inspired by their review of MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - THE FINAL RECKONING, the latest and allegedly last film in the 30-year-old Tom Cruise-led franchise, Adam and guest Michael Phillips share their Top 5 Movie Stunts. Plus, what is the best M:I film anyway? This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass th…

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You Private Person w/ Richard Chiem 26:56

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New episode with Richard Chiem! Seven years after its most recent release, You Private Person now returns in a brand-new edition by With an X Books. Named one of Publisher's Weekly's 10 Essentials Books of the American West, these stories are sharp, romantic, and heartbreaking to the core. A beloved collection, a cult classic, and a perfect pop son…

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#1015: Before Sunrise/Before Sunset, Nostalghia (Tarkovsky #5) 2:02:54

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Adam and Josh revisit BEFORE SUNSET for its 20th-ish anniversary and share their conversation about BEFORE SUNRISE, which followed a 30th-anniversary screening earlier this year to close Filmspotting Fest. Scott Tobias (The Next Picture Show, The Reveal) and Producer Sam Van Hallgren joined them for that. Plus, the final film in the Andrei Tarkovsk…

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#1014: Actors of the Century Draft, Stalker (Tarkovsky #4) 1:56:13

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The Best of the Century conversation continues with a draft of the best actors and actresses of the last 25 years, and the Andrei Tarkovsky Marathon brings Adam and Josh into STALKER’s The Zone. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. (Timecodes will not b…

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#82 The Night of the Hunter 70th anniversary with Imogen Smith 1:08:41

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In Cineversary podcast episode #82, host ⁠Erik Martin⁠ hunts on horseback for the perfect film and finds it in Charles Laughton's The Night of the Hunter, which celebrates a 70th birthday this year. Joining him on this journey is Imogen Sara Smith, author of In Lonely Places: Film Noir Beyond the City, editor-in-chief of Noir City Magazine, and fre…

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#1013: Top 25 Films of the Century 1:25:45

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Adam and Josh leave their Filmspotting Madness brackets behind to make their Top 25 Films of the Century picks – and they manage to do it with only a little overlap. Plus, the return of Massacre Theatre. This episode is presented by ⁠Regal Unlimited⁠⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. (Timecodes…

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Farewell from Think Christian 3:30

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As part of budget cuts, our parent ministry has decided to close its faith and pop culture program, which means the end for the Think Christian podcast. On this short podcast, Josh gives a final farewell and thank you to our readers, listeners, viewers, and supporters.By [email protected] (Josh Larsen)

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#1012: Revenge of the Sith at 20, The Shrouds w/Violet Lucca, Madness '25 Champ, Vulcanizadora 1:51:02

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Adam sits down with film writer Violet Lucca to discuss David Cronenberg's provocative filmography and his latest foray into body horror, THE SHROUDS. Plus, he revisits STAR WARS: EPISODE III - REVENGE OF THE SITH for the first time since his five-star review in 2005, Josh has a review of the new VULCANIZADORA from director Joel Potrykus, and a new…

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#1011: Sinners, Andrei Rublev (Tarkovsky #2), Madness ‘25 - Final 1:41:57

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Ryan Coogler puts everything, and we do mean everything, into SINNERS, his first film post-”Black Panther.” Adam and Josh have a review, plus ANDREI RUBLEV, THE LEGEND OF OCHI, and the Filmspotting Madness: Best of the Century Final. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in …

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#1010: Tangerine at 10 with Alison Willmore, Ivan’s Childhood (Tarkovsky #1), Madness ‘25 - Final 4 1:56:00

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The same weekend that Sean Baker won a shelf-full of Oscars, Filmspotting was screening his 2015 breakout TANGERINE as part of Filmspotting Fest. Following that screening, Vulture’s Alison Willmore joined Adam and Josh to discuss the film. That conversation, plus reviews of THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND and THE FISHING PLACE, the Filmspotting Madness…

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#81 The Gold Rush 100th anniversary with Jeffrey Vance 1:00:35

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In Cineversary podcast episode #81, host ⁠Erik Martin⁠ goes prospecting for comedic gold by revisiting Charles Chaplin’s The Gold Rush on its 100th anniversary. Accompanying him on this expedition is Jeffrey Vance, a film historian, film archivist, and author of the book Chaplin: Genius Of The Cinema. Together, they mine the priceless merits of the…

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Severance and Serving Two Masters 35:46

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With its second season finished and the Cold Harbor file complete, how might the Apple TV series Severance resonate with a Christian understanding of money and work? Josh, Joe, and Abby discuss — and also name the Macrodata Refinement team member with whom they most identify.SHOW NOTESDaniel Jung on ‘Severance, Pachinko, and Facing the the Truth of…

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#1009: Pride & Prejudice at 20, Top 5 Rain Scenes, Madness ‘25 - Elite 8, Eephus 2:09:37

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Adam and Michael Phillips revisit Joe Wright’s PRIDE & PREJUDICE for its 20th anniversary – and to see if Adam has warmed up to a film he was tepid on back in 2005. (Spoiler: boy, has he.) Will C-beams glitter in the dark for the Top 5 Rain Scenes? Plus, Brickspotting with the indie baseball movie EEPHUS and the Filmspotting Madness Elite 8. This e…

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#1008: Top 5 Gene Hackman Scenes, Madness ‘25 - Sweet 16 1:57:22

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When Gene Hackman died last month at 95, Adam and Josh knew they owed the actor a Top 5. After knocking out a few blind spots and revisiting some favorites, they use their Top 5 Gene Hackman Scenes to try to get at what made the actor so special. Also, Josh reviews Nicole Kidman in HOLLAND, Michael Shannon’s directing debut ERIC LARUE, and nominate…

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#1007: Brick Q&A with Rian Johnson, Death of a Unicorn, Madness '25 - Round 2 2:02:01

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Recorded live following Filmspotting Fest's opening night screening of BRICK, writer/director Rian Johnson reflects on his high school-set neo-noir classic. Plus Josh's review of A24's new DEATH OF A UNICORN and Round 2 of Filmspotting Madness–Best of the 21st Century (So Far). This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch mov…

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#1006: Black Bag with Roxana Hadadi, Madness ‘25 - Round 1 1:26:39

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Josh and Vulture critic Roxana Hadadi review BLACK BAG, with Josh calling it Steven Soderbergh's best in over a decade. Roxana sticks around for Round 1 of Filmspotting Madness - Best of the 21st Century (So Far), only to be confronted with choices like PHANTOM THREAD or WALL-E. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch mo…

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Mickey 17’s Wretched Resurrections 35:14

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Bong Joon-Ho’s madcap, sci-fi satire turns the notion of resurrection on its head, depicting it as something of a curse. The movie, starring Robert Pattinson as an “expendable” on an interplanetary mission, also explores ideas related to the imago dei and Ash Wednesday. Sarah 13, JR. 15, and Josh 24 discuss.SHOW NOTESJoe George on ‘The Parable of P…

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#1005: Mickey 17, Madness ‘25 - Play-Ins, On Becoming a Guinea Fowl 1:25:37

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Adam and Josh split on MICKEY 17, Bong Joon-ho’s follow-up to the Best Picture-winning PARASITE. Josh recommends Rungano Nyoni’s ON BECOMING A GUINEA FOWL and Filmspotting Madness: Best of the 21st Century (So Far) begins. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two vi…

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#80 Monty Python and the Holy Grail 50th anniversary with Darl Larsen 1:28:59

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In Cineversary podcast episode #80, host ⁠Erik Martin⁠ lifts a golden chalice to toast the golden anniversary of Monty Python and the Holy Grail, directed by Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones. Joining him on this quest is Darl Larsen, a film and animation professor at Brigham Young University and author of A Book About the Film Monty Python and the Hol…

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#1004: Filmspotting Fest, Oscars Recap, Pantheon Induction 1:35:40

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Adam and Josh recap the Sean Baker Oscars and relive screenings of BRICK, BEFORE SUNRISE and more at the inaugural Filmspotting Fest. Plus the 2025 Pantheon Project concludes with two films inducted into Filmspotting’s Hall of Fame. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in j…

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#1003: Oscars Special with Michael Phillips, Grand Theft Hamlet 1:27:04

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The Chicago Tribune’s Michael Phillips joins Adam and Josh for some Oscar predictions—and corrections. Plus Josh nominates GRAND THEFT HAMLET for the 2025 Golden Brick Award. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. (Timecodes will not be precise with ads; c…

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Twin Peaks’ Sincere Spirituality 30:13

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Abby and Joe guide Josh through his first watch of Twin Peaks, the landmark mystery series (and soap opera) from the late David Lynch. They discuss its weirdly consoling spirituality, the essential nature of Special Agent Dale Cooper, and if you should ever skip the show’s intro. (Of course not!)SHOW NOTESJoe’s essay: ‘David Lynch Offered a Peace T…

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#1002: Grizzly Man (20th Anniv.), I’m Still Here, A Different Man 1:20:21

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For the Pantheon Project, Adam and Josh revisit GRIZZLY MAN, Werner Herzog’s 2005 documentary about the life and tragic death of grizzly bear enthusiast Timothy Treadwell. Plus, Josh recommends Walter Salles’ I’M STILL HERE, and Adam catches up with Best Actor nominee Sebastian Stan in his other acclaimed 2024 film, A DIFFERENT MAN. This episode is…

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#1001: Emilia Pérez, Cléo From 5 to 7 1:30:28

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With its 13 Oscar nominations, Adam and Josh could no longer ignore EMILIA PÉREZ. True to the film’s divisive reputation, they split on it. Plus, a very special musical edition of Massacre Theatre and a revelatory Pantheon Project review of Agnès Varda’s CLÉO FRMO 5 TO 7. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie sub…

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#1017: Clueless at 30, Top 5 Movie Quotes (In Our Lexicon) with Aisha Harris 1:56:57

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#1016: M:I - The Final Reckoning, Top 5 Movie Stunts 1:53:49

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You Private Person w/ Richard Chiem 26:56

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#1015: Before Sunrise/Before Sunset, Nostalghia (Tarkovsky #5) 2:02:54

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#1014: Actors of the Century Draft, Stalker (Tarkovsky #4) 1:56:13

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#82 The Night of the Hunter 70th anniversary with Imogen Smith 1:08:41

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#1013: Top 25 Films of the Century 1:25:45

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Farewell from Think Christian 3:30

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#1012: Revenge of the Sith at 20, The Shrouds w/Violet Lucca, Madness '25 Champ, Vulcanizadora 1:51:02

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#1011: Sinners, Andrei Rublev (Tarkovsky #2), Madness ‘25 - Final 1:41:57

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#1010: Tangerine at 10 with Alison Willmore, Ivan’s Childhood (Tarkovsky #1), Madness ‘25 - Final 4 1:56:00

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#81 The Gold Rush 100th anniversary with Jeffrey Vance 1:00:35

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Severance and Serving Two Masters 35:46

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#1009: Pride & Prejudice at 20, Top 5 Rain Scenes, Madness ‘25 - Elite 8, Eephus 2:09:37

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#1008: Top 5 Gene Hackman Scenes, Madness ‘25 - Sweet 16 1:57:22

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#1007: Brick Q&A with Rian Johnson, Death of a Unicorn, Madness '25 - Round 2 2:02:01

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#1006: Black Bag with Roxana Hadadi, Madness ‘25 - Round 1 1:26:39

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Mickey 17’s Wretched Resurrections 35:14

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#1005: Mickey 17, Madness ‘25 - Play-Ins, On Becoming a Guinea Fowl 1:25:37

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#80 Monty Python and the Holy Grail 50th anniversary with Darl Larsen 1:28:59

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#1004: Filmspotting Fest, Oscars Recap, Pantheon Induction 1:35:40

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#1003: Oscars Special with Michael Phillips, Grand Theft Hamlet 1:27:04

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Twin Peaks’ Sincere Spirituality 30:13

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#1002: Grizzly Man (20th Anniv.), I’m Still Here, A Different Man 1:20:21

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#1001: Emilia Pérez, Cléo From 5 to 7 1:30:28