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 Madness Champion is crowned.

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Intro (00:00:00-00:01:55)

Review: “Revenge of the Sith” at 20 (00:01:56-00:35:56)

Review (JL): “Vulcanizadora” (00:35:57-00:42:52)

Filmspotting Family (00:42:53-00:46:34)

Next Week / Notes (00:46:35-00:51:54)

Preview: Chicago Critics Film Festival (00:51:55-00:57:58)

Filmspotting Madness Champion (00:57:59-01:09:41)

Violet Lucca Interview (01:09:42-01:39:57)

Josh on “The Shrouds” (01:39:58-01:43:06)

Credits / New Releases (01:43:07-01:45:47)

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-Madness '26 Shortlist

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-Violet Lucca (“David Cronenberg: Clinical Trials”)

⁠https://www.filmdeskbooks.com/shop/p/david-cronenberg-clinical-trials-by-violet-lucca⁠

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