The Avengers / Top 5 Overlooked Films

The Avengers / Top 5 Overlooked Films

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How does “The Avengers” fare against the diabolical duo of Adam and Josh? Filmspotting discusses the latest Marvel universe installment. Plus, the hosts give you an early look at the lineup for Filmspotting Fest, a celebration of overlooked cinematic gems coming no time soon to a theater nowhere near you.

:56 - Sound Opinions Promo
:57-23:26 - Review: “The Avengers”
Music: “No One’s Gonna Love You,” Band of Horses
24:23-30:41 - Massacre Theatre
30:42-37:02 - Polls / Notes
37:03-44:04 - Lost at Ebertfest
Music: “Funeral,” Band of Horses
45:23-50:51 - Donations
51:13-1:20:56 - Top 5: Overlooked Films
1:20:56-1:23:12 - Close

MUSIC

- Band of Horses

NOTES

- Massacre Theatre winner: Aaron Hammond

LINKS

- Filmspotting’s Summer Docs Class

- Drive-in Double Feature

- Film Noir: The Directors

- Criticwire Survey: Sight & Sound Greatest Film Poll

- Ebertfest Take Shelter Q&A

- Top 5 Overlooked Films

- Alex Charner’s art

- Patrick’s Sleep Debt movie

SPONSORS / PARTNERS

- Fandor.com/Filmspotting

- The Q&A with Jeff Goldsmith-iTunes