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In the new episode of Flashback, movie critics Dana Stevens and K. Austin Collins discuss the comedy The Apartment (1960), directed by Billy Wilder.

Other titles mentioned in the episode:

Sunset Boulevard (1950)

Butterfield 8 (1960)

Conversations with Wilder

Some Like It Hot (1959)

Ace in the Hole (1951)

Stalag 17 (1953)

The Lost Weekend (1945)

Double Indemnity (1944)

Ball of Fire (1941)

Ninotchka (1939)

Nobody’s Perfect

Brief Encounter (1946)

Fast Times on Ridgemont High (1982)

Dragnet

Bonanza

Columbo

The Crowd (1928)

Gaslight (1944)

Children of Paradise (1946)

Ikiru (1956)

When Harry Met Sally (1989)

Frances Ha (2013)

Manhattan (1979)

Billy Wilder Tapes

Eve’s Bayou (1997)

Dietrich & von Sternberg in Hollywood

Wanda (1970)

Alexandria…Why? (1979)

The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

Lawrence of Arabia (1962)

Within Our Gates (1920)

One From the Heart (1982)

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Production by Chau Tu.

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On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week Slate staff writer Karen Han is joined by Slate’s senior editor Sam Adams to spoil Zack Snyder’s Justice League, the new four hour artistic cut to its original counterpart.

When Bruce Wayne (Ben Affleck) enlists newfound ally Diana Prince (Gal Gadot) to face a greater threat than ever before, they have to work quickly to recruit a team to stand against their new enemy. Can the world be saved by this unprecedented league of heroes? Or is it too late?

Note: As the title indicates, this podcast contains spoilers galore.

Email us at [email protected].

Podcast production by Morgan Flannery. 

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Hosts

Karen Han is a staff writer at Slate and you can read her review here.

Sam Adams is Slate’s senior editor and you can read his review here.

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On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Slate’s senior editor Allegra Frank is joined by Slate staff writer Rachelle Hampton to spoil Coming 2 America, the sequel to the 1988 hit comedy, Coming to America.

Set in the royal country of Zamunda, newly-crowned King Akeem (Eddie Murphy) and his trusted confidante Semmi (Arsenio Hall) embark on an adventure that has them traversing the globe from their great African nation to the borough of Queens, New York - where it all began.

Note: As the title indicates, this podcast contains spoilers galore.

Email us at [email protected].

Podcast production by Morgan Flannery. 

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Hosts

Allegra Frank is Slate’s senior editor.

Rachelle Hampton is a staff writer at Slate.  

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On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Slate’s movie critic Dana Stevens is joined by Slate features editor Jeffrey Bloomer and New York Times correspondent Ruth Graham to spoil Saint Maud, the feature film debut from writer and director Rose Glass. 

In this extremely eerie horror film, we meet Maud, (played by Morfydd Clark) a reclusive young nurse charged with the hospice care of Amanda, (Jennifer Ehle) a former dancer who has been diagnosed with cancer. At first, they find commonality in their religious beliefs. But will Maud’s newfound faith guide her and Amanda toward a path of healing? Or is something more sinister at play? 

Note: As the title indicates, this podcast contains spoilers galore.

Email us at [email protected].

Podcast production by Morgan Flannery. 

Slate Plus members get ad-free podcasts and access to exclusive shows like Dana Stevens’ classic movies podcast Flashback. Sign up now to listen and support our work.

Hosts

Dana Stevens is a movie critic at Slate.

Jeffrey Bloomer is Slate’s features editor.

Ruth Graham is a New York Times correspondent. 

You can read Jeffrey Bloomer’s review here

You can reach Dana Stevens review here

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On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Slate’s TV critic Willa Paskin is joined by Slate writer and podcast host Nichole Perkins to spoil Bridgerton, the new period drama series on Netflix, produced by Shonda Rhimes. 

In this re-imagined adaptation of the romance novels by Julia Quinn, eight close-knit siblings of the powerful Bridgerton family attempt to find love. But the age-old question remains: will they? Or won’t they? 

Note: As the title indicates, this podcast contains spoilers galore.

Email us at [email protected].

Podcast production by Morgan Flannery. 

Slate Plus members get ad-free podcasts and access to exclusive shows like Dana Stevens’ classic movies podcast Flashback. Sign up now to listen and support our work.

Hosts

Willa Paskin is a Slate TV critic.

Nichole Perkins is the writer and host of Slate’s new podcast This is Good for You. 

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On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Slate’s movie critic Dana Stevens is joined by Slate staff writer Karen Han to spoil Promising Young Woman, the feature film debut from writer and director Emerald Fennell. 

In this visually captivating world, we meet Cassie, (played by Carey Mulligan) a wickedly smart and tantalizingly cunning young woman, living a secret double life by night. But is she a hero? Or a morally corrupt villain? 

Note: As the title indicates, this podcast contains spoilers galore.

Email us at [email protected].

Podcast production by Morgan Flannery. 

Slate Plus members get ad-free podcasts and access to exclusive shows like Dana Stevens’ classic movies podcast Flashback. Sign up now to listen and support our work.

Hosts

Karen Han is staff writer at Slate.

Dana Stevens is a movie critic at Slate.

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On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Slate’s Karen Han is joined by Slate writer and editor Dan Kois to spoil Soul, the new animated film from Pixar. After landing himself in the realm of the “great beyond”, middle school band teacher Joe Gardner tries desperately to make it back to Earth in time for his Jazz gig. But his journey takes a turn when he tries to help a new friend find their passion. Will Joe make it back to Earth and get to his gig on time? Or is he doomed to remain in the great beyond forever? 

You can read Dan Kois review here.

Note: As the title indicates, this podcast contains spoilers galore.

Email us at [email protected].

Podcast production by Morgan Flannery. 

Slate Plus members get ad-free podcasts and access to exclusive shows like Dana Stevens’ classic movies podcast Flashback. Sign up now to listen and support our work.

Hosts:

Karen Han is staff writer at Slate.

Dan Kois is an editor and writer at Slate.

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Flashback is usually for Slate Plus members only. To listen to other episodes of the show, sign up for Slate Plus.

In the new episode of Flashback, movie critics Dana Stevens and K. Austin Collins discuss the epic Lawrence of Arabia (1962), directed by David Lean.

Other titles mentioned in the episode:

Seven Pillars of Wisdom

2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)

Saving Private Ryan (1998)

Ben Hur (1959)

The Ten Commandments (1956)

Marvel’s The Avengers (2012)

The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)

The Lord of the Rings trilogy

Doctor Zhivago (1965)

Brief Encounter (1946)

Ryan’s Daughter (1970)

Dedicated Maniac

Passage to India (1984)

The Elephant Man (1980)

Out of Sight (1998)

A Man for All Seasons (1966)

Nicholas and Alexandra (1971)

Birth of a Nation (1915)

The Searchers (1956)

Suddenly, Last Summer (1959)

Citizen Kane (1941)

Prometheus (2012)

There Will Be Blood (2008)

Funny Girl (1968)

Macbeth

Casablanca (1943)

The Parent Trap (1998)

On the next episode: Nancy Meyers’ The Holiday (2006).

Comments or suggestions? Email us at [email protected]

Production by Chau Tu.

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On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Slate’s Dana Stevens is joined by Slate’s Brow Beat’s nights and weekends editor Matthew Dessem to spoil Mank, the new film about the making of another film, Citizen Kane. Will Herman Mankiewicz, a troubled alcoholic (played by Gary Oldman), finish his script in time for his deadline? Will anyone like the film? And how does a California Governor's race fit into it all?  

You can read Dana Stevens here.

You can read Matthew Dessem’s review here.

Note: As the title indicates, this podcast contains spoilers galore.

Email us at [email protected].

Podcast production by Morgan Flannery. 

Slate Plus members get ad-free podcasts and access to exclusive shows like Dana Stevens’ classic movies podcast Flashback. Sign up now to listen and support our work.

Hosts

Dana Stevens is Slate’s movie critic.

Matthew Dessem is Slate’s Brow Beat’s night and weekends editor.

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On the Spoiler Special podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Christina Cauterucci and June Thomas discuss Happiest Season, a charming new Christmas rom-com from writer-director Clea DuVall that premiered on Hulu on Nov. 25. Harper Caldwell (Mackenzie Davis) invites her girlfriend, Abby (Kristen Stewart) home for Christmas. Right before they arrive, Harper shares that the people in her hometown, or even in her family, don’t know that she’s gay. And since her father is running for mayor, the couple has to keep their relationship a secret. How will Abby navigate the holiday season while hiding her authentic self? What impact will the holiday weekend have on the lovebirds and their relationship?

Read Christina Cauterucci’s review.

You can also check out past Spoiler Specials, and you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Note: As the title indicates, spoilers galore.

Email us at [email protected].

Podcast Production by Jasmine Ellis. 

Hosts

Christina Cauterucci is a Slate staff writer and co-host of the Outward podcast. 

June Thomas is senior managing producer of the Slate Podcast network and co-host of the Working podcast.

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