Part 3 of 3 of Eric’s full-length interview with Flaming Lips frontman Wayne Coyne following the exclusive, festival-only screenings of the new Flaming Lips movie, “Christmas on Mars.” Eric caught up... Touring in the same band for just over a year made longtime friends and movie-obsessed freaks Eric Melin and J.D. Warnock realize that they needed their own TV show. The idea for a Siskel & Ebert-style movie review show was hatched on the road. Movies were high on the band's priority list, and after each film, the catty arguing and trivial one-upmanship between Eric and J.D. would last for hours in the band's van. In mid-2004, those heated discussions became "Scene Stealers," a no-budget self-produced labor-of-love TV show on public access in Lawrence, KS. Now you can find all the "Scene Stealers" hot love you need at www.scene-stealers.com! The site is updated multiple times weekly and includes not only print reviews and Top Ten lists, but also on-camers movie reviews and interviews with stars, directors, and rock bands.

The week in film Actors holding out for better deal There could be another strike in Hollywood -- this time with the actors, who may down tools if an agreement over a new pay contract isn´t reached. The producers put their final offer on the table this week, but the Screen Actors Guild, which numbers about 120,000, wants to hold out for a better deal that beefs up new media and DVD royalties. Ten Empty Interview with Brendan Cowell, Anthony Hayes: Ten Empty Ten Empty was co-written by actor Brendan Cowell and director Anthony Hayes. It's a film about a father-son relationship they say they had to make to get on with their lives. Standard Operating Procedure Trash and Treasure: Roy Billing on 'Bad Blood' Hancock Children of the Silk Road

If this podcast is a complete flop we stand to make millions!

June 27: Alright campers, grab your suitcases, strap grandma to the roof, and hop into the old Griswald family station wagon... we're off to "WALL•E" world. This week Adam and Matty review the latest animated feature from director Andrew Stanton and the creative geniuses at Pixar. Will Disney's little-robot-that-could warm your hosts' cynical hearts, or leave our intrepid duo wishing they had left robots where they belong... in the 1980s, on the scrap heap of history with Johnny #5 and that annoying butler robot from "Rocky IV"? Plus, Filmspotting goes bully for bullion as our Classic Heist marathon roars to life with the gang from the "The Lavender Hill Mob," an Ealing Studios caper-comedy from 1951 featuring the legendary Alec Guinness. Also on the show: Matty's Movie Minute takes on Gengis Khan and "Mongol," Listener Feedback, Massacre Theatre, music by The Nadas and -- inspired by "WALL•E's" solitary protagonist -- our Top 5 Movies About Loneliness. ** Filmspotting is presented by SpoutBlog and the FilmCouch podcast. Find out why The New York Times says, "SpoutBlog's got it all," at blog.spout.com. Share the Top 5 Movies To Teach An Alien About Earth at filmgaming.spout.com and get a shot at some swanky American Apparel/Spout swag! ** "Matty's Movie Minute" intro written and performed by Joren Cain and Jessica Israels from Valdosta, GA / Outro written and performed by Tom Knight from Ithaca, NY. Filmspotting #216 :24-13:40 - Review: "WALL•E" 13:41-15:30 - Matty's Movie Minute: "Mongol" Music: The Nadas, "Pieces on the Ground" 16:25-19:47 - Voicemails, Polls 19:48-31:28 - Listener Feedback (Incredible Hulk, Actor-Director Duos) Music: The Nadas, "Loser" 32:36-36:00 - Massacre Theatre (Winner: Jim Owen) 36:01-43:43 - Classic Heist #1: "The Lavender Hill Mob" Music: The Nadas, "No Thank You" 44:14-51:26 - New DVDs, Contest, Donations 51:27-53:44 - Carlin/Winston Tributes 53:45-1:05:09 - Top 5: Movies About Loneliness 1:05:10-1:08:36 - Close/Next Show/Outtakes NOTES/CORRECTIONS - I really hope people don't write in telling us to say it "WALL-e" and not "wall-E". - "Rififi" should be up next in our Classic Heist Marathon, but we said "The Killing" and that's what we'll go with. - Learn more about Stan Winston here.

Part 2 of 3: Eric has the first full-length interview with Flaming Lips frontman Wayne Coyne following the exclusive, festival-only screenings of the new Flaming Lips movie, “Christmas on Mars.” Eric... Touring in the same band for just over a year made longtime friends and movie-obsessed freaks Eric Melin and J.D. Warnock realize that they needed their own TV show. The idea for a Siskel & Ebert-style movie review show was hatched on the road. Movies were high on the band's priority list, and after each film, the catty arguing and trivial one-upmanship between Eric and J.D. would last for hours in the band's van. In mid-2004, those heated discussions became "Scene Stealers," a no-budget self-produced labor-of-love TV show on public access in Lawrence, KS. Now you can find all the "Scene Stealers" hot love you need at www.scene-stealers.com! The site is updated multiple times weekly and includes not only print reviews and Top Ten lists, but also on-camers movie reviews and interviews with stars, directors, and rock bands.

The week in film Screen Australia board announced Just days before the new super funding body Screen Australia sets up shop on July 1, arts minister Peter Garrett has unveiled the board -- headed by industry outsider and IBM exec, Glen Boreham. The Band's Visit (Bikur Ha-Tizmoret) Hope Interview with Mike Leigh, director, Happy-Go-Lucky Jason Di Rosso spoke to the British director about his new-found interest in happiness. Get Smart Happy-Go-Lucky

Part 1 of 3: Eric Melin from Scene-Stealers.com has the first full-length interview with Flaming Lips frontman Wayne Coyne following the exclusive, festival-only screenings of the new Flaming Lips... Touring in the same band for just over a year made longtime friends and movie-obsessed freaks Eric Melin and J.D. Warnock realize that they needed their own TV show. The idea for a Siskel & Ebert-style movie review show was hatched on the road. Movies were high on the band's priority list, and after each film, the catty arguing and trivial one-upmanship between Eric and J.D. would last for hours in the band's van. In mid-2004, those heated discussions became "Scene Stealers," a no-budget self-produced labor-of-love TV show on public access in Lawrence, KS. Now you can find all the "Scene Stealers" hot love you need at www.scene-stealers.com! The site is updated multiple times weekly and includes not only print reviews and Top Ten lists, but also on-camers movie reviews and interviews with stars, directors, and rock bands.

A very special episode of BSGast where we examine the single biggest mind-frak Ron has yet to unleash on us: Earth. When is it? What s happened? Is it really earth? Was that the Brooklyn Bridge? Why is Baltar so awesome? Matt and Nat give a shot at all those questions, and then some to help spark even more debate on what the hell is going on!? ~Matt + Nat

We go into the wild with the latest Sean Penn film.

June 20: Eschewing the trend adopted by seemingly every other media outlet this week, Filmspotting steadfastly refuses to incorporate the phrase "Missed It By That Much" during its brief review of "Get Smart," the action-comedy starring Steve Carell, Anne Hathaway, Terrence Stamp and Alan Arkin. In fact, the boys practically refuse to discuss "Get Smart" at all, opting instead to bring you some Overlooked DVD Picks. It seems like only yesterday Adam and Matty were first treated to the post-apocalyptic beads of He-man sweat dangling from the bronzed barreled chest of Chuck Heston in "The Omega Man." Time really flies when you're living in zombie/drone/space-ebola/Bruce Dern-filled dystopias. The lads honor the best of their recently wrapped '70s Sci-Fi Marathon by meting out the coveted Damn Dirty Ape Awards. And ... apropos of absolutely nothing ... Filmspotting rolls out its Top 5 Actor/Director Duos. That's just the way we roll. Also on the show: Matty's Movie Minute, Listener Feedback, Massacre Theatre and music by Biirdie. ** Filmspotting is presented by SpoutBlog and the FilmCouch podcast. Find out why The New York Times says, "SpoutBlog's got it all," at blog.spout.com. Share the Top 5 Movies You'd Show To An Alien To Learn About Earth filmgaming.spout.com and get a shot at some swanky American Apparel/Spout swag! ...And by Audible.com. Download a free audiobook of your choice today at audiblepodcast.com/filmspotting. ** Filmspotting #215 :36-6:32 - Review: "Get Smart" 6:33-8:06 - Review: Matty's Movie Minute 8:07-15:52 - Overlooked DVD Picks Music: Biirdie, "Catherine Avenue" 17:17-33:52 - Listener Feedback (Panda, Happening, TV Adaptations) Music: Biirdie, "Petals" 34:31-37:48 - Massacre Theatre (Winner: Kim Gonsalves) 37:49-47:16 - '70s Sci-Fi Marathon Awards Music: Biirdie, "I Wish I Could've Been There" 47:54-54:26 - New DVDs, Contest, Donations 54:27-1:05:09 - Top 5: Actor-Director Duos 1:05:10-1:06:41 - Close/Next Show/Outtakes NOTES/CORRECTIONS -

Mongol The week in film SFF winds down, MIFF winds up British artist and filmmaker Steve McQueen´s Hunger, about IRA hunger striker Bobby Sands, has won the Sydney Film Festival prize. Two other films in competition received special commendations from the jury, headed by Gillian Armstrong: Silent Light by Mexican director Carlos Reygadas and the Australian film Three Blind Mice, written, directed and starring Matthew Newton. Congratulations to all. Interview with Steve McQueen, director, Hunger British director Steve McQueen talked with Julie Rigg at the Sydney Film Festival. His film Hunger won the inaugural Sydney Film Festival prize this week. Interview with actor William McInnes and director Peter Duncan: Unfinished Sky Julie Rigg spoke to Peter and William after the film's premiere at the Brisbane International Film Festival. Unfinished Sky My Brother is an Only Child (Mio fratello e' figlio unico)

June 18: It was an evil podcast from the beginning -- a podcast that was born bad... Adam and Matty huddle together in the dark for another bonus show featuring a Listener's Choice review of Robert Wise's 1963 horror classic "The Haunting" and more great Listener Feedback. NOTES - The next Listener's Choice winner was actually chosen from donors who were thanked between episodes #209 and #213.

This is what we signed up fo: we've been clifhung like no other show on TV can do... in fact, cliffhung in a way Ron Moore has never done before, Revelations is going to make the next 6 months go by REALLY slowly!We announce the winner of the Ozma-7 Headphones AND tell you what's in store as the Grand Prize for our giveaway in the back half of Season 4! Hungry for more BSGcast? Don't you worry, we've got something very special in store for you next week! ~Matt + Nat

Matt and Nat weren't really expecting much form this, mostly because the ads were pretty lacklustre... if you even saw them. Between an ad campaign that seemed confused from day one and the fact that the source material is actually just too old to have been raised on ourselves, we didn't jump on this one right away, but it sure was a fun ride once we did. What did you think? Did you even bother?~Matt + Nat PS. Matt REALLY hated the monkey and the kid. Just sayin'

Marvel Comics’ Hulk is back after an artistically interesting (but commercially disappointing) 2003 debut from Ang Lee, trying this time to get some of that “Iron Man” cash with Edward Norton as the... Touring in the same band for just over a year made longtime friends and movie-obsessed freaks Eric Melin and J.D. Warnock realize that they needed their own TV show. The idea for a Siskel & Ebert-style movie review show was hatched on the road. Movies were high on the band's priority list, and after each film, the catty arguing and trivial one-upmanship between Eric and J.D. would last for hours in the band's van. In mid-2004, those heated discussions became "Scene Stealers," a no-budget self-produced labor-of-love TV show on public access in Lawrence, KS. Now you can find all the "Scene Stealers" hot love you need at www.scene-stealers.com! The site is updated multiple times weekly and includes not only print reviews and Top Ten lists, but also on-camers movie reviews and interviews with stars, directors, and rock bands.

This podcast goes up to eleven.

June 13: Filmspotting SMASH! It's a summer blockbuster Lollapalooza this week as Adam and Matty tackle two new releases. First up on the main stage, the boys do battle with "The Incredible Hulk," Marvel Productions' latest adaptation of their own legendary comic book series with Edward Norton in the titular role and Louis Leterrier ("The Transporter") behind the camera. Will they embrace a big green Ed Norton, or pine for the days of big green Lou Ferrigno... or even Eric Bana? Next up, M. Night Shyamalan infects moviegoers with "The Happening," starring Mark Wahlberg and Zooey Deschanel. After misfiring with the likes of "The Village" and "Lady in the Water," will Mr. Shyamalan return to Filmspotting's good graces, or will your hosts find reason to release some of their pent-up Hulk aggression? We warned you Mr. Shyamalan, don't make Filmspotting angry. Plus, in response to a summer filled with material based on popular TV shows, (we’re looking at you Miss Bradshaw, and you too Agent 99), Adam and Matty weigh in with their Top 5 TV Show Adaptations. Also on the show: Listener Feedback, Massacre Theatre and music by Shame Train. ** Filmspotting is presented by SpoutBlog and the FilmCouch podcast. Find out why The New York Times says, "SpoutBlog's got it all," at blog.spout.com. Share your most traumatic movie experience at filmgaming.spout.com and get a shot at some swanky American Apparel/Spout swag! ** Filmspotting #214 :24-14:11 - Review: "The Incredible Hulk" Music: Shame Train, "A Broken Hearted Girl..." 15:37-27:30 - Review: "The Happening" Music: Shame Train, "Wax Lips Wax Wings" 28:35-32:17 - Massacre Theatre (Winner: Khris Vickroy) 32:18-45:02 - Listener Feedback (SATC, Best Dressed Characters) Music: Shame Train, "1/2 Right" 44:43-49:28 - New DVDs, Contest, Donations 49:29-1:03:19 - Top 5: TV Show Adaptations 1:03:20-1:06:25 - Close/Next Show/Outtake + Extra Vulgarities NOTES/CORRECTIONS -

For this week s BSGcast, we find ourselves in Houston, Texas, away from the usual studio and bringing you a special BSGcast from the comfort of the hotel room as we chat about how the Hub managed to make the lines between Human and Cylon even more blurred. After a week of fretting over the fate of Baltar and Roslin, we re getting to see the flip-side of last week s episode the battle of the Resurrection Hub was glorious, but the character beats in The Hub were definitely the highlight. Both of us were in tears for the last scene. What about you? Leave your comments for the second last chance at the Alienware Ozma-7 headphones! ~Matt + Nat

Listen to the extended hour interview The week in film Oz Festivals wrap While the newly amped up Sydney film festival was in full swing, Melbourne Film Festival director Richard Moore came north to propose that this year MIFF will have more films straight from Cannes than ever before. Interview with Carlos Reygadas, director, 'Silent Light' Mexican director Carlos Reygadas talked with Julie Rigg at the Sydney Film festival. His film Silent Night is in competition for the inaugural Sydney Film festival prize. The Incredible Hulk The Happening

So, Ed Norton, William Hurt, Liv Tyler and Tim Roth? That sounds like a pretty amazing cast even if they did already have a cast for the Hulk from Ang Lee s 2003 go-round. Matt liked the first one, Nat is game for some Ed Norton, and we re both TOTALLY jazzed about some Tony Stark action on Friday the 13 what about you?! ~Matt + Nat

So, Ed Norton, William Hurt, Liv Tyler and Tim Roth? That sounds like a pretty amazing cast even if they did already have a cast for the Hulk from Ang Lee s 2003 go-round. Matt liked the first one, Nat is game for some Ed Norton, and we re both TOTALLY jazzed about some Tony Stark action on Friday the 13 what about you?! ~Matt + Nat

A very old classic film noir.

Have you seen Kingdom of the Crystal Skull yet? Drop us your two cents on it, we ll be posting our review in the next few days, but in the meantime this movie has caused a LOT of bumping of ideologies from CG vs. practical, Russian villains to the Sci-Fi bent, to an Indy in his 60 s! Give us your opinion! ~Matt + Nat

June 6: From whirling dervishes to whirling red pandas (who sound an awful lot like Dustin Hoffman), this week Matty and Adam ogle a scrumptious smorgasbord of visual feasts with reviews of Tarsem Singh's "The Fall" and the latest offering from Dreamworks Animation, "Kung Fu Panda." Not to be out done, Nicholas Roeg offers up his own complex cinematic intarsia featuring David Bowie as an alien hanging with Rip Torn, Candy Clark, and Buck Henry in 1976's "The Man Who Fell To Earth," the final movie in Filmspotting's '70s Sci-Fi Marathon. Also on the show: Listener Feedback, Massacre Theatre, our Top 5 Sydney Pollack Movies -- a tribute to the late, great director -- and music by Austin Donohue. ** Filmspotting is presented by SpoutBlog and the FilmCouch podcast. Find out why The New York Times says, "SpoutBlog's got it all," at blog.spout.com. Share your most traumatic movie experience at filmgaming.spout.com and get a shot at some swanky American Apparel/Spout swag! ...And by Audible.com. Download a free audiobook of your choice today at audiblepodcast.com/filmspotting. ... And by TLAVideo.com. Buy DVDs online at the Filmspotting store! ** Filmspotting #213 :35-10:36 - Review: "The Fall" 10:37-17:32 - Review: "Kung Fu Panda" Music: Austin Donohue, "Slow Vibration" 18:56-22:30 - "SATC" Voicemails, Poll Results 22:31-23:52 - "Indy 4" Voicemails 23:53-33:59 - Listener Feedback ("Indy 4") Music: Austin Donohue, "Forgetting Your Name" 34:39-38:32 - Massacre Theatre (Winner: Trung Mai) 38:33-47:40 - '70s Sci-Fi #6: "The Man Who Fell to Earth" Music: Austin Donohue, "Listing" 48:25-52:50 - New DVDs, Contest, Donations 52:51-1:04:20 - Top 5: Sydney Pollack Movies 1:04:21-1:06:49 - Close/Next Show/Outtake NOTES/CORRECTIONS - We recognize that Sydney Pollack's agent character in "Tootsie" isn't, as far as we can recall, necessarily ethically-challenged. Just play along... However, Tom Cruise is the doctor, of course, in "Eyes Wide Shut." Pollack is just some sort of power broker. The poll has been corrected.

The week in film Sydney Film Festival kicks off The Sydney Film Festival kicked off this week with a gala screening of Mike Leigh´s Happy-Go-Lucky. Festival director Clare Stewart finally announced the remaing two members of the five person jury who will be judging 12 competition films for the $60 000 Sydney Film Prize. Joining jury president Gillian Armstrong, Iranian director Majid Majidi and Hong Kong producer Nansun Shi, are Australian actress Essie Davis and American film critic Scott Foundas. Interesting to note the Film festival launch was accompanied with appropriate film festival weather - wet and grey. I call it a good omen - there´s no better place to be when it´s cold outside than in a nice warm cinema. The Chronicles Of Narnia: Prince Caspian Sex and the City Trash and Treasure: Ray Argall on 'Two-Lane Blacktop'

Without which not indeed, Ron.... after skipping a Friday for Memorial Day, we are treated to a VERY contravercial episode. We've heard someone say it came close to Woman King as his least favourite episode. Ouch. Matt loved it, Nat not so much, but what about you?

Can Batman get Gladiator to the train on time? I'm sure you'll know by the end of the film. Just look out for the cows.

May 30: Slip on your Manolo Blahniks, lounge about in your best Dior, and hold onto your Louis Vutton Beverly Clutch as Filmspotting boldly goes where it's never gone before... the Chicago Tribune's Jessica Reaves helps Adam and Matty find their inner-Mirandas and inner-Carries with a review of "Sex and the City." In honor of the fierce ensembles worn by the SATC gals, your hosts roll out their Top 5 Best Dressed Movie Characters. Not to be out done, Michael York drops by in his futuristic Sandman outfit as Matty and Adam dissect his effort to escape from a fractured utopia in 1976's Logan's Run, the fifth movie in Filmspotting '70s Sci-Fi Marathon. Also on the show: Listener Feedback, Massacre Theatre and music by Anne McCue. ** Filmspotting is brought to you by spout.com/contests. Test your movie knowledge and win a Nintendo Wii when you join the scavenger hunt at spout.com/contests, going on right now. ... And by TLAVideo.com. Buy DVDs online at the Filmspotting store! ** Congratulations to the winners of Spout.com's recast "Raiders of the Lost Ark" contest -- PlantPage55 (1st prize) and dansinch (2nd prize). Another great recast contest is coming soon! Filmspotting #212 :24-19:20 - Review: "Sex and the City" Music: Anne McCue, "Bright Light of Day" 20:10-25:18 - Indy 4 Voicemails, Polls, Corrections 25:19-35:45 - Listener Feedback (Top 5 Dialogue Scenes) Music: Anne McCue, "Tiny Little Song" 36:33-40:53 - Contest Winners 40:54-44:08 - Massacre Theatre (Winner: Jeanne Kautzman) 44:09-55:50 - '70s Sci-Fi #5: "Logan's Run" Music: Anne McCue, "Coming To You" 56:41-1:00:33 - New DVDs, Donations 1:00:34-1:08:25 - Top 5: Best Dressed Characters 1:08:26-1:11:04 - Close/Next Show/Outtake NOTES/CORRECTIONS - Just in case I don't get a chance to bring this up on a future show... Matty and Jessica both thought my criticism of "Sex and the City's" opening montage was unfair, or at least nitpicky. That's fine, but my point wasn't so much that the montage was offensive (it's not). I just thought it was indicative of my larger problem with the film, which is that Michael Patrick King couldn't find a satisfactory way to really translate the show to the big screen. - I think I may have referred to Michael York's character in "Logan's Run" as Logan 6. He's actually Logan 5.

The week in film Cannes wrap 29 year old Australian filmmaker Julius Avery, whose short film Jerrycan about a young boy growing in rural Victoria, won the Jury Prize - it´ll be screening at this year´s Melbourne Film festival. Interview with Dean Semler, cinematographer Dean Semler is currently in Sydney for the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Australian Cinematographers Society so we thought we´d invite him into the studio. He's a pioneer of the Australian film industry - having started at Film Australia, then lensed such iconic Australian films as Mad Max 2 and Dead Calm, before going on to work in Hollywood on big budget films that are too many to mention, but include Dances With Wolves, The Bone Collector and Apocalypto. His upcoming work includes Get Smart and Appaloosa. Interviews with Sydney Pollack and Phillip Noyce Two interviews make up our tribute to American director, actor and producer Sydney Pollack, who died this week aged 73. One is with the man himself from 2001, the other is with Australian director Phillip Noyce, a long time friend of Pollack's. Leatherheads Shine a Light Flight of the Red Balloon ('Le Voyage du ballon rouge') The Orphanage ('El Orfanato')

The man in the hat is back. No, not the one that like to say yes, but the one with the whip. Cool whip, cool whip. Cool. Whip. Cool whip.