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.

 

#406

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 48 MINS

1:48:28

10 Jul 2025


#405

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 10 MINS

1:10:12

03 Jul 2025


#404

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

32 MINS

32:14

01 Jul 2025


#403

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


#402

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


#401

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


#400

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


#399

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 13 MINS

1:13:52

29 May 2025


#398

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 11 MINS

1:11:54

22 May 2025


#397

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 09 MINS

1:09:16

15 May 2025


#396

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

55 MINS

55:27

08 May 2025


#395

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 13 MINS

1:13:33

01 May 2025


#394

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

42 MINS

42:45

29 Apr 2025


#393

Trainspotting

Amy and Paul choose life this week by visiting the 1996 British black comedy-drama, Trains... more

24 Apr 2025

1 HR 08 MINS

1:08:10

24 Apr 2025


#392

Life of Brian

In the spirit of Easter Sunday, Amy and Paul dive into the Monty Python classic Life of Br... more

17 Apr 2025

51 MINS

51:01

17 Apr 2025


#391

Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon

Amy and Paul are chatting about the movie that really shifted how people saw director Ang ... more

10 Apr 2025

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:34

10 Apr 2025


#390

Being John Malkovich

Amy and Paul dive into the wild and inventive world of Being John Malkovich, the film that... more

03 Apr 2025

1 HR 12 MINS

1:12:27

03 Apr 2025


#389

Pretty Woman

This week Amy and Paul break down the 1990 iconic romantic comedy, Pretty Woman. They talk... more

27 Mar 2025

1 HR 10 MINS

1:10:12

27 Mar 2025


#388

40 Year Old Virgin

Amy and Paul dive into the 2005 March Movie Madness winner, The 40-Year-Old Virgin. They d... more

20 Mar 2025

1 HR 18 MINS

1:18:04

20 Mar 2025


#387

Movie Madness: 2005

This week, Amy and Paul are throwing their hats in the ring for their own Movie Madness Br... more

13 Mar 2025

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:47

13 Mar 2025


#386

Anora

Amy and Paul dive into the 2025 Oscar-winning film Anora. The two discuss the power dynami... more

06 Mar 2025

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:40

06 Mar 2025


#385

2025 Oscars Special

This week, Amy and Paul are jumping headfirst into their prediction's for the 2025 Oscars!... more

27 Feb 2025

1 HR 36 MINS

1:36:22

27 Feb 2025


#384

Mulholland Drive

Paul and Amy take a surreal ride this week, diving into the 2001 mind-bender Mulholland Dr... more

20 Feb 2025

1 HR 12 MINS

1:12:54

20 Feb 2025


#383

10 Things I Hate About You

Paul & Amy are celebrating Valentines with the 1999 film, 10 Things I Hate About You! They... more

13 Feb 2025

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:19

13 Feb 2025


#382

Captain Condor

Paul & Amy are finally jumping into the Marvel universe with 2014 film, Captain America Wi... more

06 Feb 2025

1 HR 15 MINS

1:15:57

06 Feb 2025


#381

WALL-E

Paul & Amy are continuing their dusty future saga this week with 2008 film, WALL E! They d... more

30 Jan 2025

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:19

30 Jan 2025