Unspooled

Unspooled

Paul Scheer & Amy Nicholson | Realm

Episodes 454
Avg. Duration 1h 22m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.5 (4,740)
Since May 2018
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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About This Podcast

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.

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Recent Episodes

Die Hard 2 (with Jorma Taccone)

Jun 11, 2026 1h 15m

With Amy reporting from Cannes, Paul welcomes Jorma Taccone for a Dealer’s Choice episode on Die Hard 2, the explosive sequel that takes John McClane to a snowbound airport under siege. Together they…

Josie and the Pussycats (with Joanna Robinson)

Jun 04, 2026 1h 7m

While Amy is off at Cannes, Paul welcomes Joanna Robinson for an Unspooled Critics’ Choice episode on Josie and the Pussycats, the 2001 musical comedy that was lightyears ahead of its time. They…

The Baby-Sitters Club (with Rob Anderson)

May 28, 2026 1h 15m

Paul and Rob Anderson takes the reins for a Critics’ Choice episode with shining a spotlight on The Baby-Sitters Club, the earnest, deeply ’90s adaptation of Ann M. Martin’s beloved books that…

Top Secret! (with Ed Helms)

May 21, 2026 1h 15m

Paul welcomes Ed Helms into the Unspooled booth for a deep dive into Top Secret!, the gloriously absurd 1984 comedy from ZAZ while Amy is away. Between stories about Meet Dave, Ed’s lost role as…

Reel Confessions: Lauren Lapkus

May 19, 2026 44m

Lauren Lapkus steps into the confession booth to talk comfort rewatches, movie blind spots, and the films that changed her mind. Paul and Amy dig into her love for Big, 13 Going on 30, Tommy Boy, and…

Summer Movie Preview 2026

May 14, 2026 58m

Paul and Amy kick off the 2026 summer movie season with a whirlwind preview of the films they’re most excited (and nervous) to see, from Supergirl, Tom Holland’s grounded new Spider-Man, and…

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

May 07, 2026 1h 18m

Paul and Amy take the leap with The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, the globe-trotting ode to daydreamers caught between routine and risk. They trace the film’s long journey from James Thurber’s short…

Jerry Maguire

Apr 30, 2026 1h 28m

Paul and Amy say “show me the money” with Jerry Maguire, Cameron Crowe’s romantic drama that turns a mission statement into a midlife crisis. They trace the film’s long development, Tom Cruise’s…

The Devil Wears Prada

Apr 23, 2026 1h 28m

Paul and Amy step into the fashion closet with The Devil Wears Prada, revisiting the sharp, stylish comedy that evolved into a definitive story about the cost of ambition. They trace the film’s…

Reel Confessions: Mike Mitchell

Apr 21, 2026 52m

Doughboys' Mike Mitchell steps into the confession booth with Paul and Amy to spill his hottest movie takes, from a chaotic game if “F***/Marry/Kill” of the 2005 Best Director lineup to chatting…

Total Recall

Apr 16, 2026 1h 15m

Paul and Amy jack into Total Recall, the gonzo sci-fi that turned a memory implant into a full-blown identity crisis. From Arnold Schwarzenegger’s forceful push to bring it to life to Verhoeven's…

The Truman Show

Apr 09, 2026 1h 32m

Paul and Amy step inside The Truman Show, the high-concept classic that turned reality into a cage and a spectacle. They revisit Peter Weir’s deft balancing act of satire and sincerity, and how Jim…

Team America: World Police

Apr 02, 2026 1h 16m

Paul and Amy salute (and side-eye) Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s anything-goes puppet satire that took aim at everyone in the post-9/11 era. They unpack the film’s wild blend of Thunderbirds-style…

Arrival

Mar 26, 2026 1h 18m

Paul and Amy make first contact with Denis Villeneuve’s quietly mind-bending sci-fi about language, time, and the choices that shape a life. They trace the film’s journey from Ted Chiang’s Story of…

Project Hail Mary

Mar 23, 2026 31m

Paul and Amy drop an emergency episode to blast off with Project Hail Mary, the rare big-swing sci-fi that Ryan Gosling leads with charisma, heart, and a whole lot of hope. They break down Gosling’s…

Sinners

Mar 19, 2026 1h 35m

Paul and Amy head down to the juke joint for Sinners, Ryan Coogler’s genre-bending swing through 1930s Mississippi where blues, blood, and family ties collide. They break down Michael B. Jordan’s…

Reel Confessions: Chris Ryan

Mar 17, 2026 43m

Chris Ryan steps into the confession booth and it’s all Heat, all the time. Paul and Amy get into Chris’ ride-or-die devotion to Heat, his deep love of Michael Mann, and spirited debates over Public…

2026 Oscars Special

Mar 12, 2026 1h 16m

Paul and Amy break down the 2026 Oscar nominations, celebrating the surprises, lamenting the snubs, and making their early predictions for Hollywood’s biggest night. They champion overlooked…

Harold and Maude

Mar 05, 2026 1h 18m

Paul and Amy pay tribute to the late Bud Cort by revisiting Hal Ashby’s 1971 cult classic that somehow never shows up on the big movie lists. They unpack the film’s unlikely origins as UCLA student…

Twilight

Feb 26, 2026 1h 18m

Paul and Amy sink their teeth into Twilight, unpacking how a once-mocked teen romance became a box-office juggernaut and cultural lightning rod. They trace the adaptation saga from Paramount’s…

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Unspooled has published 454 episodes since May 2018, covering topics in Film Reviews.

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