Filmspotting Creators & Guests

Josh Larsen is a author, editor and podcaster. Josh is the co-host of the radio show and podcast Filmspotting.

Adam Kempenaar is the co-host and executive producer of Filmspotting podcast.

Kirsten Johnson is a documentary filmmaker and cinematographer, known for her new documentary, Dick Johnson is Dead.

Jeff Nichols (born December 7, 1978) is an American film director and screenwriter from Little Rock, Arkansas. He studied filmmaking at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Nichols is most known for his films Take Shelter (2011), Mud (2012), and Loving (2016), which have been critically acclaimed.

Peter Labuza is a historian whose work focuses on the legal, financial, and political history of creative industries. He currently teaches at San José State University, and is a film critic for LAist. He hosts the podcasts "Framing Media" and "The Cinephiliacs."Labuza's work has appeared in Journal for Cinema and Media Studies, Film History, The Velvet Light Trap, Mediascape, Film Quarterly, Sight & Sound, and The Los Angeles Review of Books.Labuza received his B.A. in Film Studies and his M.A. in Film, Cinema, and Video Studies from Columbia University New York, and his Ph.D. in Critical Studies from the University of Southern California.

Roxana Hadadi is a film, television, and pop culture critic.

Mark Duplass is a film director and producer, actor, musician, screenwriter, and author. He was a co-star of the FX television series The League. Duplass often makes films with his brother Jay

Kumail Nanjiani, born May 2, 1978, is a Pakistani-American actor, comedian, and writer known for his sharp wit and diverse talent. He gained widespread recognition for his role as Dinesh Chugtai in the critically acclaimed HBO series "Silicon Valley." Nanjiani co-wrote and starred in the semi-autobiographical romantic comedy "The Big Sick," which earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay and was praised for its heartfelt and humorous storytelling. He further showcased his versatility by transforming his physique for the role of Kingo in Marvel's "Eternals," expanding his presence in the superhero genre. Nanjiani's work consistently highlights his range as an actor and his ability to blend humor with poignant storytelling.

Griffin Newman is an actor, comedian, writer, and co-host of Blank Check with Griffin & David Podcast.

Michael Phillips is an American film critic for the Chicago Tribune newspaper.