Filmspotting: Streaming Video Unit (SVU)

Filmspotting: SVU is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Alison Willmore and Matt Singer focusing on the world of online movies. Part of the Filmspotting family of podcasts.

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SVU #42: This Is Martin Bonner / Starting Over ...
You can't teach an old dog new tricks, but it's never too late for podcasters -- or movie characters -- to start over. Inspired by the new indie movie THIS IS MARTIN BONNER, which is now streaming on Netflix Instant, Alison Willmore and Matt Singer recomm
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SVU #41: Antiviral / Body Horror Movies
Long live the new flesh! Alison and Matt share an infectious conversation about the best body horror movies available to rent or stream online. Plus, a review of Brandon Cronenberg's ANTIVIRAL. Find out whether it's the germ of a great movie or something
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SVU #40: Orange Is the New Black / Prison Movies
No touching! On this week's SVU, Alison Willmore and Matt Singer spend some quality time in the SHU while discussing the best prison movies available to rent or stream online. Plus, a long conversation about Netflix's new original series, "Orange Is the N
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SVU #39: The Avengers / Comic Book Movies
Jordan Hoffman from ScreenCrush fills in for Alison to help Matt geek out and share some of their favorite comic book movies currently available via streaming and on demand... Plus, they revisit a little indie movie from last summer, "The Avengers."
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SVU #38: Top 5 Anthology Movies / The ABCs of D...
Matt and Alison invite 10 filmmakers to make their own short movies about each one of their Top 5 Anthology Films (available online). Plus, a discussion of the horror anthology "The ABCs of Death," and a trip to Bangkok to review "Only God
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SVU #37: New on VOD / Stoker
Alison and Matt examine murderous impulses and incestuous longings... you know, the normal coming-of-age stuff... as they discuss Park Chan-wook's "Stoker," starring Mia Wasikowska. Plus, much more from the world of streaming and on demand movies.
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SVU #36: Cold War Movies / K-19: The Widowmaker
Alison and Matt engage in their deepest conversation yet... literally... as they discuss Kathryn Bigelow's K-19: THE WIDOWMAKER, and share their favorite Cold War Movies available via on demand and streaming.
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SVU #35: Arrested Development / Cult Comedies
Matt and Alison have readied their chicken impressions and paid a visit to the Method One Acting Clinic in prep for their review of Netflix's new episodes of "Arrested Development." Plus, some of their favorite cult comedies currently available via stream
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SVU #34: The Paperboy / Over-The-Top Acting
Matt and Alison put the, uh, streaming in Streaming Video Unit with a discussion of "The Paperboy," starring Nicole Kidman and Zac Efron. Plus, your hosts chew the scenery as they highlight some of their favorite movies that feature over-the-top acting an
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SVU #33: Top of the Lake / New Zealand Films an...
SVU is on the case of a missing 12-year-old girl as they discuss the New Zealand filmed and set miniseries from co-creator Jane Campion, "Top of the Lake." Plus, a rundown of some of the best movies shot in New Zealand or made by Kiwi filmmakers that avai
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SVU #32: It's Such a Beautiful Day / Animation ...
Matt and Alison were going to call the theme of this show 'animated adult films' but that just seemed wrong... So instead they'll hand-draw you their picks for some of their favorite animated movies currently available via streaming and on demand. Plus, t
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SVU #31: 48 Hrs. / Streets of Fire / Eddie Murp...
Matt gets Alison out on a weekend pass for a Walter Hill double feature of "48 Hrs." and "Streets of Fire." Plus, a look at Eddie Murphy movies currently available via streaming and on demand.
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SVU #30: Primer / Time Travel Movies
Alison fires up the Delorean powered by Doc Singer's flux capacitor and treks back to 2005 for a discussion Shane Carruth's "Primer" ... then the pair comes back to the present to share some of their favorite time travel movies currently available via str
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SVU #29: Perks of Being From Pennsylvania Edition
From the streets of Philadelphia to the steel mills of Pittsburgh, Alison and Matt share their favorite movies set in Pennsylvania currently available via streaming and on demand -- inspired by their Listener's Choice review of "The Perks of Being a Wallf
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SVU #28: Live From Videology Edition
No, that isn't a prank Skype caller... Live From Videology in Brookyln, Alison and Matt talk to "Compliance" writer/director Craig Zobel and star Pat Healy, plus share some interesting titles currently available via VOD and streaming.
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SVU #27: We Love The '80s Edition
Matt plays Goose to Alison's Maverick -- or is it the other way around? -- as the SVU team takes a look at the '80s action classic "Top Gun." Plus, a look at some of their favorite '80s movies available via streaming and on demand.
69 min
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SVU #26: When You Wish Upon a Star Edition
Grab your magic feather and make sure you're home by midnight: on this episode of SVU, Matt and Alison travel to the happiest place on earth for a look at the wide world of Disney movies available on streaming and VOD, plus a review of Disney's "Treasure
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SVU #25: Lone Star Edition
Matt and Alison heard y'all talking about killing mama. They think it's a good idea... SVU investigates the sleazy world of William Friedkin's "Killer Joe" and shares some of their favorite 'Texas movies' available via streaming and VOD.
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SVU #24: Inaugural SVUvie Awards
The end of 2012 means it's time for Matt and Alison's inaugural SVUvie Awards!
82 min
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SVU #23: In a Mirror, Darkly Edition
Alison insists on dancing to pop music while stern taskmaster Matt refuses, leading to a lot of tension as SVU discusses the new film from the director of "Dogtooth" about an underground group that helps people mourn their lost loved ones by impersonating
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SVU #22: December Cram Session Edition
With the final exam looming, Matt and Alison cram in some acclaimed 2012 releases currently available via streaming and VOD, including the documentary "The Imposter."
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SVU #21: Give Us the Money and No One Gets Hurt...
Hey, maybe, we should've robbed your house. Did you ever think of that? ... It crossed SVU's mind as Matt and Alison discuss Wes Anderson's debut film "Bottle Rocket" and share some of their favorite heist movies currently available via on demand and stre
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SVU #20: It's a Helluva Town Edition
Chapter One. Matt and Alison are as tough and romantic as the city they love.. New York was their town, and it always would be... This week, your SVU investigators share some of their favorite movies about their favorite city available via streaming. Plus
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SVU #19: Only a Pwn in Their Game Edition
The Master Control Program has chosen Matt and Alison to serve their system on the Game Grid... prompting them to discuss the new documentary Indie Game: The Movie, and help you on your quest to find good movies influenced by video games that are availabl
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SVU #18: Electric Boogaloo Edition
Damnit Jim, Matt and Alison are podcasters not doctors... and they're prepped for the Listener's Choice discussion of "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan." Plus, a conversation with "Hotel Noir" director Sebastian Gutierrez and a look at some 'Superior Seque
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