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The MCU Comes to TV: A Guide to ‘WandaVision’
18 januari 2021 · 1 uur 6 min
After concluding their discussion of Part 2 of HBO’s Tiger Woods documentary series, Sean and Amanda dive back into the MCU by taking a close look at the first two episodes of Marvel’s first Disney+ series, ‘WandaVision.’ Lees meer
Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
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Top 10 Stage-to-Screen Movies and ‘One Night in Miami’
15 januari 2021 · 1 uur 43 min
Inspired by Regina King's directorial debut 'One Night in Miami,' Amanda and Sean share their top 10 stage-to-screen adaptations: five musicals and five plays each (0:45). Then, Sean is joined by Kingsley Ben-Adir, one of the stars of 'One Night in Miami,' to talk about portraying Malcolm X and the actor's quick rise to fame (1:07:30). Lees meer
Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
Guest: Kingsley Ben-Adir
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Thirteen Awards Movies to Watch Out for, Oscar Do-Overs, and More From the Mailbag
12 januari 2021 · 1 uur 56 min
It was a busy streaming weekend. Sean and Amanda break down Part 1 of HBO's 'Tiger,' Netflix's Martin Scorsese and Fran Lebowitz series 'Pretend It's a City,' and a wave of award-season updates (0:40). Then, they dig into the mailbag to answer your questions about Cary Grant, Oscar do-overs, and our dream director interviews (38:45). Finally, Sean is joined by 'Tiger' directors Matthew Hamachek and Matthew Heineman to discuss their miniseries (1:18:00). Lees meer
Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
Guests: Matthew Hamachek and Matthew Heineman
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The 20 Most Anticipated Movies of 2021
8 januari 2021 · 1 uur 3 min
Movies are back! Sorta! With dozens of releases delayed in 2020 due to COVID-19, this year figures to be one of the busiest in history. From Marvel's return to 'Dune' to a Beatles documentary to surefire Oscar contenders, Sean and Amanda have lots to look forward to. They break it all down in this episode.
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'The Godfather Coda' and Top Five Director's Cuts
5 januari 2021 · 1 uur 18 min
In December 2020, Francis Ford Coppola oversaw the release of 'The Godfather Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone,' a reconfiguration of his film 'The Godfather: Part III' and the latest in a long line of director's cuts. What is a director's cut? What is its purpose? And what are the best in movie history? On today's episode, Chris Ryan and Sean break down the truth behind International Immobiliare and why filmmakers return to their work over and over again.
Host: Sean Fennessey
Guest: Chris Ryan
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The Genius of Pixar's 'Soul' and 'Wonder Woman 1984' Backlash
31 december 2020 · 1 uur 21 min
Sean and Amanda look at the early reactions to DC's latest film, which arrived on HBO Max on Christmas Day, and discuss what the ramifications could be to backlash against the film (0:43). Then, they discuss one of the year's best films, Pixar's 'Soul' (41:00). Lees meer
Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
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The 1995 Movie Draft
29 december 2020 · 1 uur 10 min
Happy (almost) New Year, 'Big Picture' listeners. Sean and Amanda are ringing it in by going back in time to 1995, and they are joined, as always, by Chris Ryan to draft the very best movies of that year and talk about their personal experiences from that time. Will the CR Army continue to dominate or is it due for a downfall? Tune in to find out. Lees meer
Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
Guest: Chris Ryan
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'Wonder Woman 1984' Is Here, on HBO Max. Plus: Paul Greengrass!
25 december 2020 · 1 uur 25 min
'Wonder Woman 1984,' the latest installment in the DCEU, has arrived on HBO Max after a controversial decision by Warner Media. Sean and Amanda break it all down, from the '80s time jump to the additions of Kristen Wiig and Pedro Pascal to the HBO Max launch (1:00). Then, Sean is joined by filmmaker Paul Greengrass for a conversation about his new Western, 'News of the World' (60:30). Lees meer
Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
Guest: Paul Greengrass
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The George Clooney Hall of Fame. Plus: Carey Mulligan and Emerald Fennell!
23 december 2020 · 1 uur 52 min
The iconic movie star directed and stars in a new Netflix film, 'The Midnight Sky.' To celebrate, Amanda and Sean build a Hall of Fame in his honor, where they enshrine 10 movies from his long career, and 10 only (1:00). Then, Sean is joined by writer-director Emerald Fennell and Carey Mulligan for an interview about their fascinating, divisive, must-see new film, 'Promising Young Woman' (1:10:00). Lees meer
Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
Guests: Carey Mulligan and Emerald Fennell
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The Top 20 Performances of 2020 and 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom'
22 december 2020 · 1 uur 23 min
Awards season has officially begun with the New York and L.A. Film Critics handing out their annual awards over the weekend. Sean and Amanda talk about the winners and what they mean for the Oscar race (1:00). Then they look at 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom,' Netflix's adaptation of the August Wilson play that stars Viola Davis and in one of his final performances, the late, truly great Chadwick Boseman (13:00). And then we'll be giving out some hardware of our own: naming the 20 best movie performances of 2020 (25:00). Lees meer
Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
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Rewatching 'Tenet' (at Home) in the Year of Christopher Nolan. Plus: Steve McQueen!
18 december 2020 · 1 uur 37 min
Nolan's controversial time-inversion saga is finally available to watch at home. Chris Ryan joins Sean and Amanda to break down the movie on a second viewing, celebrate its extraordinary action, and discuss Nolan's future after his comments about Warner Bros.' 2021 HBO Max strategy (1:00). Then, Sean is joined by director Steve McQueen to discuss the making of his exceptional anthology film series 'Small Axe' (54:00). Lees meer
Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
Guests: Chris Ryan and Steve McQueen
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Hollywood Is at War with Itself. Plus: The Inaugural “You Blew It!” Movie Awards.
15 december 2020 · 1 uur 26 min
The fallout from Warner Bros.' HBO Max announcement is still rippling through Hollywood. Sean and Amanda talk about the responses from Christopher Nolan, Denis Villeneuve, producers at other studios, agencies, and fans. Then, they use the announcement of a glut of new film and TV projects at Disney to talk about the future of streaming, the projects they're excited about, and more (0:45). Finally, Sean and Amanda look back on a year of takes and pick the movies and the opinions they got wrong. They blew it! (39:22) Lees meer
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The Steven Soderbergh Rankings, Featuring Steven Soderbergh!
11 december 2020 · 1 uur 41 min
Acclaimed filmmaker and 'Big Picture' hero Steven Soderbergh returns with a new film on HBO Max, 'Let Them All Talk.' Sean and Amanda discuss his new movie, the news that he will be one of the producers of next year's Academy Awards ceremony, and rank his 30-plus films and TV projects over the years (0:45). Then Soderbergh himself joins Sean for a wide-ranging conversation about his career, Hollywood, HBO Max's big decision, and more (52:00). Lees meer
Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
Guest: Steven Soderbergh
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The Top Five Movies of 2020
8 december 2020 · 1 uur 33 min
This has been a strange year for movies, most of which were seen at home. But we didn't struggle to find some that lit up our imagination and reflected the times. Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan and Adam Nayman to pick their top five films of 2020. Lees meer
Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
Guests: Chris Ryan and Adam Nayman
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‘Mank’ Is Here. Does David Fincher’s Movie Live Up to the Hype?
4 december 2020 · 1 uur 30 min
After great anticipation, ‘Mank’ has arrived. Sean and Amanda look at David Fincher’s 11th feature film from every angle. What’s it really about? How does it play? Will it live up to the billing as Netflix’s great Oscar hope? All that and a lot more in this deep dive. Lees meer
Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
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Emergency Pod: Did Movie Theaters Just Die? Why Warner Bros. Is Dropping Its 2021 Releases on HBO Max
3 december 2020 · 42 min
Major news in Hollywood: Warner Bros. has announced it will stream all of its new films in 2021 on HBO Max, including 'Godzilla vs. Kong,' 'In The Heights,' 'Space Jam: A New Legacy,' 'The Suicide Squad,' and 'Matrix 4.' Why did this happen? What does it mean for movie theaters? Will other studios follow suit? Amanda and Sean do their best to parse a historic day. Lees meer
Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
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‘Mank' Week: The Importance of ‘Citizen Kane’ and Orson Welles
1 december 2020 · 1 uur 31 min
This week marks the arrival of David Fincher’s long-awaited 'Mank,' which chronicles the screenwriter Herman Mankiewicz’s life and work on the script for 'Citizen Kane.' Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan and Adam Nayman for an expansive chat on all things 'Kane,' Orson Welles, the fight over the film's authorship, and classic Hollywood. Lees meer
Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
Guests: Chris Ryan and Adam Nayman
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Bonus Episode: Errol Morris on ‘Dr. Strangelove,’ Donald Trump, LSD, and America
27 november 2020 · 1 uur 4 min
The legendary documentarian Errol Morris has a new film called 'My Psychedelic Love Story' premiering on Showtime this week. He returns to the show to talk with Sean about a wide array of topics, from psychedelics to psychotics. Lees meer
Host: Sean Fennessey
Guest: Errol Morris
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The 2014 Movie Draft: CR's Revenge
25 november 2020 · 1 uur 30 min
It's time once again for a Movie Draft. Chris Ryan returns with hopes of staving off Sean and Amanda to claim his first draft victory (15:00). Then, Sean is joined by Clea DuVall, an actress you may know from films like 'But I’m a Cheerleader,' 'Zodiac,' and 'Argo.' They talk about DuVall’s second film as a director, 'Happiest Season'—a charming holiday rom-com about a couple played by Kristen Stewart and Mackenzie Davis—that hits Hulu on Wednesday (59:47). Lees meer
Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
Guests: Chris Ryan and Clea DuVall
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'Hillbilly Elegy’ and the 10 Types of Oscar Bait You Meet in Hell
24 november 2020 · 1 uur 24 min
Ron Howard's adaptation of JD Vance's bestselling memoir hits Netflix this week—Sean and Amanda look at the film and the careers of stars Amy Adams and Glenn Close, including their chances at their first-ever Academy Award win (1:00). 'Hillbilly Elegy' also inspired a deep dive into the history of a tricky subcategory: Oscar Bait. What is it? When did it start? What movies count as Oscar Bait? Sean and Amanda break it all down (27:00). Lees meer
Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
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‘The Queen’s Gambit,’ ‘Small Axe,’ and the Top Five Miniseries of 2020
19 november 2020 · 1 uur 20 min
With so many movies pushed to 2021, TV has taken an even bigger share of our viewing time this year. Sean and Amanda talk about the Netflix sensation ‘The Queen’s Gambit,’ Steve McQueen’s ‘Small Axe’ anthology series, and the best miniseries they’ve seen this year (1:00). Then, Sean is joined by Aneesh Chaganty, the director of 2018’s ‘Searching’ and a new thriller called ‘Run’ that hits Hulu this weekend (48:00). Lees meer
Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
Guest: Aneesh Chaganty
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The Fate of ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ and Top-Five Gambling Movies
17 november 2020 · 1 uur 47 min
The last big-ticket theatrical release, 'Wonder Woman 1984,' is still on the calendar. Will it go to HBO Max? PVOD? When will we see it? Amanda and Sean break down the possibilities (0:54). Then, they are joined by David Hill, the host of the new podcast series 'Gamblers,' to pick their top five gambling movies (17:44). Finally, Sean interviews director Christopher Landon, a Blumhouse staple who brought us the 'Happy Death Day' series, to talk about his clever new body-swap horror-comedy 'Freaky' (1:16:30). Lees meer
Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
Guests: David Hill and Christopher Landon
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Mailbag Special: 25 Movies You Should Stream Now
13 november 2020 · 1 uur 39 min
Sean and Amanda dive back into the mailbag to answer an array of questions about under-the-radar 2020 movies you can watch now on VOD and streaming, the prolonged closure of movie theaters around the country, and the book adaptation they've always wanted to see on the big screen, among others (0:50). Then, Sean is joined by Michael Angelo Covino and Kyle Marvin to discuss their delightful new film 'The Climb' (59:00).
Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
Guests: Michael Angelo Covino and Kyle Marvin
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Introducing the Garbage Crime Movie Oscars. Plus: Brandon Cronenberg!
10 november 2020 · 1 uur 41 min
Things are quiet in the world of movies, so we’re taking a moment to celebrate one of our favorite subgenres: GARBAGE CRIME. What’s that? Allow chief criminologist Chris Ryan to break it all down and hand out some awards to the very best the subgenre has to offer. (1:00) Then, Sean is joined by writer-director Brandon Cronenberg to talk about his viscerally overwhelming new film, ‘Possessor.’ (1:05:00)
Host: Sean Fennessey
Guests: Chris Ryan and Brandon Cronenberg
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‘Dazed and Confused’: Making a Modern Movie Classic, With Richard Linklater
6 november 2020 · 1 uur 38 min
We want to go back to a more nostalgic, maybe even more hopeful, period in history. So Sean is joined by Richard Linklater and journalist Melissa Maerz to talk about Maerz’s new book, ‘Alright, Alright, Alright: The Oral History of Richard Linklater's Dazed and Confused,’ which comes out on November 17 (47:00). To warm up for that chat, Amanda and Sean share their top five Richard Linklater movies (1:07). Lees meer
Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
Guests: Richard Linklater and Melissa Maerz
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RIP, Sean Connery. Plus: ‘Mank’ Oscars Preview and 20 Classic Election Movies.
3 november 2020 · 1 uur 27 min
It’s Election Day, so Sean and Amanda have compiled a collection of double features for the politically minded. Cast your ballots! (31:29) Plus, they discuss the passing of iconic screen actor Sean Connery and briefly discuss David Fincher’s forthcoming film ‘Mank’ (0:52). Lees meer
Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
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The Big Picture: A Ringer Movies Podcast
31 oktober 2020 · 2 min
Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins review the movies you need to see. Plus: Top 5s, Movie Drafts, Oscars analysis, and conversations with Hollywood's biggest filmmakers.
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The 2013 Movie Draft. Plus: Sofia Coppola and Rashida Jones!
30 oktober 2020 · 1 uur 46 min
The end of the month beckons, and with it another Movie Draft. Chaos agent Chris Ryan returns to join Sean and Amanda in a showdown selection of 2013 movies (0:40). Then, Sean and Amanda are joined by 'On the Rocks' writer-director Sofia Coppola and the star of her new film, Rashida Jones, to talk about their careers, their dads, and their label makers (1:07:08). Lees meer
Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
Guests: Chris Ryan; Sofia Coppola and Rashida Jones
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‘Borat Subsequent Moviefilm’ Is the Movie America Deserves
27 oktober 2020 · 1 uur 15 min
Sacha Baron Cohen's Kazakhstan correspondent has returned in a sequel to the 2006 comedy classic. Sean and Amanda are joined by Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker of 'The Press Box' to discuss whether or not Borat is still effective in today's absurd political environment, how Borat pulled off the stunts this time around, and why this is really Tutar's movie (0:55). Then, Sean and Amanda break down a pair of misbegotten new remakes: Ben Wheatley's 'Rebecca' and Robert Zemeckis's 'The Witches' (52:33). Lees meer
Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
Guests: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker
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The Sofia Coppola Rankings and 'On the Rocks'
23 oktober 2020 · 1 uur 43 min
With Sofia Coppola's new film 'On the Rocks' arriving this weekend on Apple TV+, Sean and Amanda are convening to discuss her work as one of the greatest filmmakers of her generation. They discuss her career, her family's creative history, and what makes her the embodiment of cinematic cool. Lees meer
Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
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‘Hubie Halloween’ and 25 Horror Movies Classics
20 oktober 2020 · 1 uur 24 min
In the terrifying year of 2020, we needed our horror correspondent to weigh in on the state of the genre, so Chris Ryan joins Sean to talk about the new Adam Sandler Netflix vehicle ‘Hubie Halloween,’ the best horror flicks of the year so far, and 20 underrated scary movie classics. Lees meer
Host: Sean Fennessey
Guest: Chris Ryan
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Aaron Sorkin Top 5s and ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’
16 oktober 2020 · 1 uur 57 min
Acclaimed writer-director Aaron Sorkin’s new film, ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7,’ hits Netflix this weekend, so Sean and Amanda commence a walk-and-talk on one of their favorite Hollywood voices. They examine his long career on film and television, share their top 5s, and break down his new movie from every angle. Lees meer
Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
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300th Episode Ask-Us-Anything Mailbag Spectacular
13 oktober 2020 · 2 uur 11 min
To celebrate 300 episodes of 'The Big Picture,' Sean and Amanda are opening up the mailbag and answering an array of wide-ranging questions about the movies that drew them to their careers, the future of film post-COVID-19, the movies they think the critics got totally wrong, and more (5:01). Then, Sean is joined by filmmaker Garrett Bradley to talk about her new film, 'Time' (1:40:31). Lees meer
Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
Guests: Garrett Bradley
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The Nancy Meyers Hall of Fame
9 oktober 2020 · 1 uur 55 min
This week is the 40th anniversary of ‘Private Benjamin,’ Meyers’s first screenplay. Meyers would go on to write and direct a number of modern comedy classics, including ‘What Women Want,’ ‘Something’s Gotta Give,’ ‘It’s Complicated,’ and, yes, ‘The Holiday.’ Sean and Amanda dive deep into her filmography to build a Hall of Fame for one of the most successful and arguably underrated filmmakers of her time. Lees meer
Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
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'Dune' and James Bond Are Delayed. Here Are 10 Ways to Save the 2021 Oscars.
6 oktober 2020 · 2 uur 14 min
In this unprecedented year, the Oscars need a boost. Sean and Amanda have just the right ideas, including ways to improve the ceremony, rule changes to enliven the ballot, and a new way to unveil the winners (0:30). Then, Sean is joined by filmmaker Alex Ross Perry ('Her Smell,' 'Listen Up Philip') to talk about how independent filmmakers are responding to the COVID-19 shutdown, what the future of indie cinema could look like, and what he's been watching in quarantine (57:35). Lees meer
Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
Guest: Alex Ross Perry
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Top Five Movie Dads
2 oktober 2020 · 1 uur 29 min
What makes a great movie father? Inspired by the new movie 'Dick Johnson Is Dead,' Sean and Amanda pick not necessarily the best movie dads, but their favorites (15:23). Then, Sean is joined by 'Dick Johnson' director Kirsten Johnson (and a special guest) to discuss her new Netflix film (55:24). Lees meer
Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
Guests: Kirsten Johnson
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The 2012 Movie Draft
29 september 2020 · 2 uur 7 min
‘Tenet’ is struggling at the box office. The MCU is on pause. And TV is threatening to take over our beloved movies. So we have to return to the past. That’s right: The movie draft is back. Chris Ryan rejoins Sean and Amanda to make their picks for the best of 2012 (1:17). Then screenwriter Billy Ray joins the show to talk about his Showtime miniseries ‘The Comey Rule' (1:31:54). Lees meer
Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
Guests: Chris Ryan and Billy Ray
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The David Fincher Rankings, Part II
25 september 2020 · 1 uur 38 min
We're ready to complete our journey into the commercials, music videos, TV shows, and films of David Fincher. But there are some shenanigans in our midst. What's his greatest music video? What will be no. 1? And is 'Mindhunter' making a comeback into the top 10? We feel like saying more, but we don't want to ruin the surprise (0:41). Then, Sean is joined by writer-director Miranda July to talk about her new film, 'Kajillionaire' (1:10:05). Lees meer
Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
Guests: Chris Ryan and Miranda July
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The David Fincher Rankings, Part I
22 september 2020 · 1 uur 32 min
It's Fincher Week at The Ringer, so Sean and Amanda are teaming up with Chris Ryan to present a highly sophisticated, meticulous ranking of the filmmaker's work that would make Fincher proud. In Part I, they analyze his feature films, TV series, commercials, and music videos and build a hierarchy of the top 25 Fincher works. Lees meer
Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
Guest: Chris Ryan
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The Oscars Show Returns: The Five Best Movies at the Fall Festivals … So Far
18 september 2020 · 1 uur 43 min
It's (virtual) film festival season! Sean and Amanda break down the Telluride Film Festival and Toronto International Film Festival movies they've seen thus far—including 'Nomadland,' 'Ammonite,' and 'One Night in Miami'—and what these festivals mean for the elongated Oscar race, including the Best Picture and Best Actress categories (0:45). Then, Sean is joined by 'Antebellum' directors Gerard Bush and Christopher Renz to talk about their new film (1:05:07). Lees meer
Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
Guests: Gerard Bush and Christopher Renz
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Let’s Talk ‘Tenet’
15 september 2020 · 2 uur 25 min
Christopher Nolan’s 11th feature film, ‘Tenet,’ has opened in theaters around the world and we are going to talk about it. But first, we dive into the big changes in Academy Awards eligibility; ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ changing release dates and the perilous nature of the American box office; and the state of the virtual film festival (1:18). Then, Sean and Amanda deep dive into ‘Tenet,’ their viewing experience, and the confusing/compelling nature of the film (56:42). Finally, Sean is joined by Antonio Campos, the writer-director of the new Netflix film ‘The Devil All the Time,’ to chat about his work (1:56:14). Lees meer
Spoilers for ‘Tenet’ start at 1:14:45.
Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
Guest: Antonio Campos
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Breaking Down ‘I’m Thinking of Ending Things,’ With Charlie Kaufman
10 september 2020 · 1 uur 38 min
The acclaimed writer-director Charlie Kaufman has returned with a new film, the disorienting, fascinating adaptation of the 2016 novel 'I'm Thinking of Ending Things.' Sean and Amanda are joined by film critic and Kaufman expert Amy Nicholson to talk about his work and break down the new film (1:14). Then, Sean is joined by Kaufman himself and the author of the book, Iain Reid, for a discussion of bringing this unusual story to the screen (59:53). Lees meer
Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
Guests: Amy Nicholson, Charlie Kaufman and Iain Reid
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Did Disney’s ‘Mulan’ Experiment Work? A Binge Mode Investigation
9 september 2020 · 1 uur 16 min
Amanda and Sean are joined by Binge Mode's Jason Concepcion and Mallory Rubin to explore the 1998 Disney classic 'Mulan' and the new live-action remake. They talk about what worked, what didn't, and what was removed from the original that marred this reimagining. Lees meer
Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
Guests: Jason Concepcion and Mallory Rubin
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Top Five Hitchcock Movies and ‘Psycho’ at 60
4 september 2020 · 2 uur 20 min
The Master of Suspense's classic film ‘Psycho’ turns 60 this month, so Sean and Amanda have convened Chris Ryan and The New York Times' Wesley Morris for a deep conversation about the filmmaker's career and best work. They pick their top fives and discuss at length what makes Hitchcock's work resonate to this day. Lees meer
Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
Guests: Chris Ryan and Wesley Morris
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Top Five Christopher Nolan Movies and a ‘Tenet’ Review From Canada
1 september 2020 · 53 min
'Tenet' is here! But not everywhere. With Christopher Nolan's latest unavailable to California and New York residents, Sean and Amanda call on Ringer contributor and Canadian citizen Adam Nayman to share a spoiler-free review of the filmmaker's latest journey into bended time and space. Plus: Sean, Amanda, and Adam share their favorite Nolan works and discuss how his films will be remembered. Lees meer
Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
Guest: Adam Nayman
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Are Movies the New TV? A Podcast Crossover Special, Part 1. Plus: Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter!
28 augustus 2020 · 1 uur
In a special mega-pod, Andy Greenwald and Chris Ryan join Sean and Amanda for a two-part conversation about the way that movies seems to be aping the modes and styles of TV, and vice-versa (0:29). (For Part 2, check out ‘The Watch’ on the Ringer Podcast Network.) Then, Sean is joined for a chat with the stars of ‘Bill & Ted Face the Music’: Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter (48:49)! Lees meer
Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
Guests: Andy Greenwald, Chris Ryan, Keanu Reeves, and Alex Winter
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'The Batman’ Is Coming and the 2011 Movie Draft Is Here
25 augustus 2020 · 1 uur 9 min
It’s baaaaack. Due to popular demand, we’ve decided to run back the movie draft. Chris Ryan rejoins Sean and Amanda to make their picks for the best of 2011. But first, we discuss the debut of some new trailers from the DC Universe, including an exciting first look at Matt Reeves's 'The Batman.' Lees meer
Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
Guest: Chris Ryan
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Movie Theaters Are Reopening. Is America Ready? Plus: RZA!
21 augustus 2020 · 1 uur 24 min
In 44 states around the country, movie theaters will reopen their doors this weekend for the release of the Russell Crowe thriller 'Unhinged,' a controversial decision by the major theater chains. Amanda and Sean talk about the ramifications of the decision, what it means for the release of Christopher Nolan's long-awaited 'Tenet,' and whether society has officially acclimated to at-home viewing (2:47). Then, Sean is joined by Wu-Tang Clan founder and filmmaker RZA to talk about his new movie 'Cut Throat City' (51:18). Lees meer
Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
Guest: RZA
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The Movie of the Year Is Here: ‘Boys State’
17 augustus 2020 · 1 uur 17 min
Amanda and Sean dive deep into the year’s most provocative and entertaining film, the documentary ‘Boys State,’ an intimate portrait of the summer program that has produced some of the most compelling figures in recent American political history (1:08). Then, Sean is joined by ‘Boys State’ codirectors Amanda McBaine and Jesse Moss to talk about the casting and production of their extraordinary movie (34:54). Lees meer
Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
Guests: Amanda McBaine and Jesse Moss
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Ben Affleck's Next Movie and Five Behind-the-Scenes Hollywood Stories We Want
11 augustus 2020 · 1 uur 17 min
Sean is joined by Chris Ryan to talk about Ben Affleck's recently announced new movie, an adaptation of 'The Big Goodbye' about the making of the film 'Chinatown.' Then, they pitch other chaotic behind-the-scenes stories they'd like to see captured on the big screen (1:30). They also discuss the streaming horror hit 'Host,' now playing on Shudder, as well as the less successful Shia LaBeouf crime drama 'The Tax Collector' (34:00). Finally, Sean is joined by writer-director-actress Amy Seimetz to talk about her new horror–black comedy 'She Dies Tomorrow' (46:27). Lees meer
Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Chris Ryan
Guest: Amy Seimetz
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