If a movie has you sticking around for the credits, chances are you’re looking for an answer to the question: who WAS that? Every year the movies introduce us to someone – or something – we’ve never seen before. Adam and Josh share their Top 5 Discoveries of 2015 – among them: "Anchorman" director Adam McKay, great director? Lots of debate on that one during their review of THE BIG SHORT starring Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling and Brad Pitt. Plus, Larsen Recommends CHI-RAQ.
This episode is brought to you by MUBI, Harry's (code FILMSPOTTING) and Vermont College of Fine Art MFA.
0:00-4:25 - WBEZ Promo / Billboard / Sponsors
4:25-28:00 - Review: "The Big Short"
Sharon Jones..., "World of Love"
29:22-31:54 - VT MFA / Harry's
31:54-39:46 - Notes / Golden Brick Finalists
39:46-43:56 - JL Recommends: "Chi-raq"
Sharon Jones... "8 Days of Hannukah"
45:15-58:11 - Sponsor / Donations / SVU Promo
58:11-1:29:46 - Top 5: Discoveries of 2015
1:29:46-1:33:08 - Close
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