Unspooled podcast

Unspooled

Each week actor & comedian Paul Scheer (Black Monday, The League) and film critic Amy Nicholson (LA Times Chief Film Critic ) watch and discuss the best movies out there. From the classics to new releases and every indie film in-between. Along the way, they’ll dissect iconic scenes, spotlight their favorite characters, and decide if these movies still stand the test of time.

Each week actor & comedian Paul Scheer (Black Monday, The League) and film critic Amy Nicholson (LA Times Chief Film Critic ) watch and discuss the best movies out there. From the classics to new releases and every indie film in-between. Along the way, they’ll dissect iconic scenes, spotlight their favorite characters, and decide if these movies still stand the test of time.

 

#402

Clue

Paul teams up with Chris and Lizzie from the What Went Wrong Podcast to solve a murder mys... more

11 Sep 2025

1 HR 16 MINS

1:16:04

11 Sep 2025


#401

The Breakfast Club

With the iconic teen drama returning to theaters for its 40th anniversary, Paul and Amy he... more

04 Sep 2025

1 HR 16 MINS

1:16:17

04 Sep 2025


#400

Memento

Paul and Amy piece together their memories to unravel Memento, the thought provoking thril... more

28 Aug 2025

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:36

28 Aug 2025


#399

Donnie Darko

This week, Paul and Amy dive into the mind-bending world of Richard Kelly’s 2001 cult clas... more

21 Aug 2025

1 HR 11 MINS

1:11:09

21 Aug 2025


#398

They Live

Put on your sunglasses—it’s time to see reality for what it truly is. Paul and Amy are rew... more

14 Aug 2025

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:07

14 Aug 2025


#397

Summer Movie Recap 2025

The summer movie season brought the heat with unexpected hits, shocking flops, and plenty ... more

07 Aug 2025

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:47

07 Aug 2025


#396

The Naked Gun

With a reboot on the horizon, Paul and Amy revisit the 1988 slapstick classic The Naked Gu... more

31 Jul 2025

59 MINS

59:30

31 Jul 2025


#395

Borat

Very nice! Amy and Paul dive deep into the influential and controversial 2006 film Borat. ... more

24 Jul 2025

1 HR 25 MINS

1:25:47

24 Jul 2025


#394

Waterworld

There are summer blockbuster...and then there are summer flops. So this week, Paul and Amy... more

17 Jul 2025

1 HR 26 MINS

1:26:24

17 Jul 2025


#393

Superman Revisited

With James Gunn’s Superman on the horizon, Paul and Amy revisit their 2022 episode on the ... more

10 Jul 2025

1 HR 47 MINS

1:47:13

10 Jul 2025


#392

Air Force One

With July 4th just around the corner, Amy and Paul are getting into the patriotic spirit b... more

03 Jul 2025

1 HR 08 MINS

1:08:12

03 Jul 2025


#391

NYT Top 100 Films

The New York Times unveiled their 100 best films of the 21st century last week and Amy and... more

01 Jul 2025

31 MINS

31:14

01 Jul 2025


#390

Speed Racer

With F1: The Movie hitting theaters this weekend, Paul and Amy are putting the pedal to th... more

26 Jun 2025

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:42

26 Jun 2025


#389

28 Days Later

Hot on the heels of Danny Boyle’s 28 Years Later, Paul and Amy are bracing for the zombie ... more

19 Jun 2025

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:42

19 Jun 2025


#388

Tommy Boy

Amy’s back from Cannes, and this week, she and Paul are hitting the road with the 1995 com... more

12 Jun 2025

1 HR 15 MINS

1:15:33

12 Jun 2025


#387

But I'm a Cheerleader

It's almost the 25th anniversary of one of the most iconic queer films ever made, so this ... more

05 Jun 2025

1 HR 11 MINS

1:11:13

05 Jun 2025


#386

John Wick: Chapter 4

With Amy off on assignment in Cannes, we naturally had to call in some reinforcements—so t... more

29 May 2025

1 HR 11 MINS

1:11:52

29 May 2025


#385

Wet Hot American Summer

With Memorial Day around the corner, we're kicking off the summer movie season with the 20... more

22 May 2025

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:54

22 May 2025


#384

Basic Instinct

Amy and Paul grab their ice picks this week, as they get into the 1992 erotic thriller Bas... more

15 May 2025

1 HR 07 MINS

1:07:16

15 May 2025


#383

The Big Sleep

We're turning the clock way back, and Amy and Paul are exploring the 1946 classic The Big ... more

08 May 2025

53 MINS

53:27

08 May 2025


#382

The Empire Strikes Back

It’s been 45 years since The Empire Strikes Back hit us with one of the most iconic twists... more

01 May 2025

1 HR 11 MINS

1:11:33

01 May 2025


#381

No Spoilers: Sinners and Minecraft

Amy and Paul are switching things up this week! They’re taking a spoiler-free look at what... more

29 Apr 2025

41 MINS

41:45

29 Apr 2025