Listener sentiment
Filmspotting continues to command deep loyalty from longtime listeners—many of them decade-plus subscribers—who prize Adam Kempenaar and Josh Larsen's accessible yet rigorous film criticism, warm chemistry, and talent for surfacing both new releases and classic blind spots. The dominant sentiment remains overwhelmingly positive. However, a notable new frustration has surfaced in recent months: the podcast feed has begun carrying other shows from the network, which several listeners find spammy and intrusive, with some reporting they unsubscribed as a result. The network's Filmspotting SVU spin-off also draws sharply divided reactions—some find its hosts entertaining and fresh, while others consider it unfocused and a step down from the flagship show. Ad load remains a persistent complaint, with a few listeners also singling out the decision to accept vaping-product sponsorships as off-putting. A smaller recurring critique targets episodes that drift into tangents, listener polls, and membership-tier promotion at the expense of substantive film discussion. These grievances, while vocal, represent a minority against the backdrop of near-universal admiration for the core show.
Apple4.7 · 724
Summary generated Aug 30, 2026
