
XXL Episode 47: Top 10 Steven Spielberg Films
Well, technically top 12. We revisit the filmography of one of the greatest living directors.

Well, technically top 12. We revisit the filmography of one of the greatest living directors.

It’s been a minute since we swapped movies for an episode, so we’ve brought it back for Rian Johnson’s Looper and Nacho Vigalondo’s breakout Timecrimes.

From Michael Caine impressions to how the show mirrors the podcast’s dynamic, we dig deep into why we love it so much.

With apologies to Emerald Fennell, who catches some strays.

From The Odyssey to Matthew’s beloved Japanese crime novels, here’s what we’re each looking forward to in pop culture this year.

One more three-hour pod to see out 2025.

Matthew and Samuel both saw a bunch of stuff at the London and Bath film festivals – here’s how it went.

Revisiting the amazing first season of Mad Men.

Galaxy Quest and Tropic Thunder were our selections this month: slightly over-the-hill actor characters in life-or-death situations.

Two top 10 lists, inspired by the New York Times’ recent top 100 and reader top 100. A jolly episode, as you’ll discover.