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  1. ‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’ Is Here. Is It Worthy of the Hype?

    17 oktober 2023 · 1 uur 45 min

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    Sean and Amanda discuss the surprise box office smash hit of the year, ‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’—what it means for the movie industry, whether any other artists are powerful enough to follow in Swift’s footsteps, and the ripples her music dominance has had on larger pop culture. Lees meer

    Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
    Senior Producer: Bobby Wagner
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  2. Why We Need Sex Scenes in Movies and ‘Fair Play’

    13 oktober 2023 · 1 uur 47 min

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    Sean and Amanda review a trio of movies—‘Fair Play’ (1:00), ‘The Royal Hotel’ (30:00), and ‘Cat Person’ (40:00)—before having a wider conversation about the current role of sex in cinema (52:00). Then, Sean is joined by ‘Fair Play’ writer-director Chloe Domont to discuss her debut feature, the process of having a movie acquired out of Sundance, and the kinds of projects she’s interested in tackling next (1:20:00). Lees meer

    Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
    Guest: Chloe Domont
    Senior Producer: Bobby Wagner
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  3. Best Picture Power Rankings and Wes Anderson’s Oscar Chances

    10 oktober 2023 · 2 uur 1 min

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    Sean and Amanda discuss the quartet of Wes Anderson short films that dropped on Netflix and the trend of established auteurs exploring the short film genre (1:00). Then, they run through a long list of the films they think have a chance at getting a Best Picture nomination at the Oscars and rank the 10 they think are most likely to garner that nomination (35:00). Finally, Sean is joined by Grant Singer to discuss his new crime thriller, ‘Reptile’ (1:21:00). Lees meer

    Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
    Guest: Grant Singer
    Senior Producer: Bobby Wagner
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  4. The Horror Oscars and ‘The Exorcist: Believer’

    6 oktober 2023 · 1 uur 36 min

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    Sean is joined by Chris Ryan to review the latest film in the ‘Exorcist’ universe, ‘The Exorcist: Believer’ (1:00). Then, they discuss the ways that horror franchise filmmaking has enveloped David Gordon Green’s career (23:00), before zooming out to take stock of the last five years in horror by awarding "horror Oscars" to one film per year (40:00). Lees meer

    Host: Sean Fennessey
    Guest: Chris Ryan
    Senior Producer: Bobby Wagner
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  5. The Martin Scorsese Hall of Fame

    3 oktober 2023 · 2 uur 5 min

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    With ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ just weeks away, Sean, Amanda, and Chris gather to run through the long list of films that Martin Scorsese has made and build a 10-movie Hall of Fame to Marty’s career. Lees meer

    Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
    Guest: Chris Ryan
    Senior Producer: Bobby Wagner
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  6. The 21st Century Sci-Fi Canon, ‘The Creator,’ and ‘No One Will Save You’

    29 september 2023 · 1 uur 35 min

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    The 21st Century Sci-Fi Canon, ‘The Creator,’ and ‘No One Will Save You’
    Sean is joined by Chris Ryan to discuss all things science fiction. First, they cover Brian Duffield’s new film, ‘No One Will Save You’ (4:33) before turning to Gareth Edwards’s ‘The Creator’ (14:58) starring John David Washington. Later, they come together to form the 21st Century Sci-Fi Canon featuring their ten favorite science fiction films since 2000 (48:47).
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    Host: Sean Fennessey
    Guest: Chris Ryan
    Producer: Jack Sanders
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  7. ‘Stop Making Sense’ and the Top 5 Concert Films

    26 september 2023 · 1 uur 44 min

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    Sean and Amanda briefly discuss the news that the Writers Guild of America has a tentative agreement with the AMPTP to end their strike (1:00), before bringing on The Ringer's Rob Harvilla to discuss A24's re-release of Jonathan Demme's Talking Heads concert film 'Stop Making Sense' (7:00). Then, the three rank their five favorite concert films (44:00). Lees meer

    Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
    Guest: Rob Harvilla
    Senior Producer: Bobby Wagner
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  8. The Top 10 Garbage Cash Movies and ‘Dumb Money’

    22 september 2023 · 1 uur 25 min

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    Sean, Amanda, and Chris review ‘Dumb Money,’ Craig Gillespie’s new movie based on the events of the 2021 Wall Street GameStop short (1:00). Then, they craft a new entrant into their running “garbage” genre series—Garbage Cash—and list the 10 most apt entrants into the genre (53:00). Lees meer

    Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
    Guest: Chris Ryan
    Senior Producer: Bobby Wagner
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  9. ‘A Haunting in Venice’ and the Top 5 Haunted House Movies

    19 september 2023 · 1 uur 26 min

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    Sean and Amanda review Kenneth Branagh’s third Agatha Christie adaptation, ‘A Haunting in Venice’ (1:00), before expanding their thoughts on haunted house films by sharing 10 of their favorites in the genre (45:00). Lees meer

    Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
    Senior Producer: Bobby Wagner
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  10. The 20 Most Intriguing Movies of the Fall and the Best of the Toronto International Film Festival

    15 september 2023 · 1 uur 31 min

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    Sean and Amanda are joined by Ringer contributor and film critic Adam Nayman to discuss the highs, lows, and shifting culture of the Toronto International Film Festival (1:00). Then, they share a joint list of the most anticipated movies of 2023 that neither have shown each other until now (23:00), including ‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour,’ ‘Pain Hustlers,’ ‘Leave the World Behind,’ and more. Lees meer

    Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
    Guest: Adam Nayman
    Senior Producer: Bobby Wagner
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  11. The Denzel Washington Draft

    12 september 2023 · 1 uur 50 min

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    We are drafting again! Sean, Amanda, and Chris Ryan are joined by Bill Simmons and Van Lathan for a draft of the best Denzel Washington movies. Lees meer

    Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
    Guests: Chris Ryan, Bill Simmons, and Van Lathan
    Senior Producer: Bobby Wagner
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  12. 600th Episode Mega Mailbag Extravaganza

    8 september 2023 · 1 uur 44 min

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    To celebrate Episode 600, Sean and Amanda open up the mailbag to answer your questions about how they watch movies, Martin Scorsese, what’s changed in the last six years, the fictional location where they’d like to have a drink or meal, the rejected alternate names for the podcast, and more! Lees meer

    Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
    Senior Producer: Bobby Wagner
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  13. 10 Way-Too-Early Oscar Predictions and the Best Movies at Telluride and Venice

    6 september 2023 · 1 uur 40 min

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    After their respective trips to Colorado and Italy, Sean and Amanda convene to discuss the movies they watched at Telluride and Venice Film Festivals, including films from David Fincher, Sofia Coppola, Michael Mann, Yorgos Lanthimos, Bradley Cooper, Ryusuke Hamaguchi, and more (1:00). Then, they share some early Oscar predictions based on the quality and buzz surrounding the films coming out of the two festivals (1:10:00). Lees meer

    Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
    Senior Producer: Bobby Wagner
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  14. The 2006 Movie Draft

    31 augustus 2023 · 1 uur 38 min

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    We are drafting again! Sean, Amanda, and Chris Ryan reunite for a draft of the best movies of 2006. Lees meer

    Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
    Guest: Chris Ryan
    Senior Producer: Bobby Wagner
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  15. 'Dune 2' Pushed Back, Barbenheimer’s $2 Billion, and Everything We Missed While We Were Out

    28 augustus 2023 · 2 uur 5 min

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    We’re back! Sean and Amanda discuss all the movies they missed, the big stories out of Hollywood, and much more (1:00). Then, Sean is joined by ‘Bottoms’ director Emma Seligman to discuss her new comedy (1:35:00). Lees meer

    Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
    Guest: Emma Seligman
    Senior Producer: Bobby Wagner
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  16. 8. I Love America | Do We Get to Win This Time?

    25 augustus 2023 · 1 uur 13 min

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    Oliver Stone returns to Vietnam with ‘Born on the Fourth of July’—a movie that closes out the ’80s, as well as the Vietnam movie boom. But ‘Forrest Gump’ and ‘Dead Presidents’ prove that ’90s audiences aren’t ready to leave Vietnam for good.
    Other films we talk about in this episode include ‘Running on Empty’ (1988), ‘Dogfight’ (1991), and ‘Heaven and Earth’ (1993).
    Host: Brian Raftery
    Producers: Devon Manze, Mike Wargon, Amanda Dobbins, and Vikram Patel
    Sound Design: Bobby Wagner
    Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville
    All interviews for this series were conducted before the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes in 2023.
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  17. 7. Ain’t War Hell? | Do We Get to Win This Time?

    23 augustus 2023 · 58 min

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    In the late ’80s, a new wave of big-studio hits like ‘Full Metal Jacket’ and ‘Good Morning, Vietnam’ introduces young moviegoers to Vietnam—and helps turn the war into an unlikely pop-culture phenomenon.
    Other films we talk about in this episode include ‘Hamburger Hill’ (1987) and ‘Casualties of War’ (1989).
    Host: Brian Raftery
    Producers: Devon Manze, Mike Wargon, Amanda Dobbins, and Vikram Patel
    Sound Design: Bobby Wagner
    Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville
    Interviews for this series were conducted before the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes in 2023.
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  18. 6. I Am Reality | Do We Get to Win This Time?

    21 augustus 2023 · 49 min

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    Oliver Stone’s harrowing and heartbreaking Vietnam drama ‘Platoon’ becomes a worldwide phenomenon in 1986—and signals the beginning of the Vietnam movie boom.
    Host: Brian Raftery
    Producers: Devon Manze, Mike Wargon, Amanda Dobbins, and Vikram Patel
    Sound Design: Bobby Wagner
    Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville
    All interviews for this series were conducted before the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes in 2023.
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  19. 5. Nothing Is Over | Do We Get to Win This Time?

    18 augustus 2023 · 49 min

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    In the early 1980s, as America is grappling with the fallout of Vietnam, a troubled big-screen vet named John Rambo launches an unlikely movie franchise—and leads a wave of make-believe soldiers who are ready to fight the war all over again.
    Other films we talk about in this episode include ‘First Blood’ (1982), ‘Uncommon Valor’ (1983), ‘Missing in Action’ (1984), and ‘Rambo: First Blood Part II’ (1985).
    Host: Brian Raftery
    Producers: Devon Manze, Mike Wargon, Amanda Dobbins, and Vikram Patel
    Sound Design: Bobby Wagner
    Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville
    All interviews for this series were conducted before the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes in 2023.
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  20. 4. Little by Little, We Went Insane | Do We Get to Win This Time?

    16 augustus 2023 · 51 min

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    ‘Apocalypse Now’ closes out the 1970s with the most ambitious Vietnam movie yet: a big-budget spectacle that will bring moviegoers closer than ever to the madness of war—and nearly push director Francis Ford Coppola over the edge.
    Other films we talk about in this episode include ‘Who’ll Stop the Rain’ (1978), ‘The Boys in Company C’ (1978), ‘Go Tell the Spartans’ (1978), and ‘Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse’ (1991).
    Host: Brian Raftery
    Producers: Devon Manze, Mike Wargon, Amanda Dobbins, and Vikram Patel
    Sound Design: Bobby Wagner
    Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville
    All interviews for this series were conducted before the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes in 2023.
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  21. 3. What a Strange Country | Do We Get to Win This Time?

    14 augustus 2023 · 50 min

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    In the late ’70s, ‘The Deer Hunter’ and ‘Coming Home’ offer two very different visions of Vietnam—and become unexpected hits. Together, they’d bring the war to the mainstream—and to the Oscars.
    Host: Brian Raftery
    Producers: Devon Manze, Mike Wargon, Amanda Dobbins, and Vikram Patel
    Sound Design: Bobby Wagner
    Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville
    All interviews for this series were conducted before the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes in 2023.
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  22. 2. I Just Don’t Talk About It | Do We Get to Win This Time?

    11 augustus 2023 · 39 min

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    It’s the mid-’70s, and Hollywood is still scared of Vietnam. But a series of dark and wildly entertaining B movies brings the war to the big screen, with explosive results.
    Other films we talk about in this episode include ‘M*A*S*H’ (1970), ‘Soldier Blue’ (1970), ‘Brotherhood of Death’ (1976), ‘Taxi Driver’ (1976), and ‘Rolling Thunder’ (1977).
    Host: Brian Raftery
    Producers: Devon Manze, Mike Wargon, Amanda Dobbins, and Vikram Patel
    Sound Design: Bobby Wagner
    Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville
    All interviews for this series were conducted before the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes in 2023.
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  23. 1. Give ’Em Hell | Do We Get to Win This Time?

    8 augustus 2023 · 40 min

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    In the late-’60s, John Wayne stars in the first hit Vietnam movie: his controversial blockbuster ‘The Green Berets.’ And the piercing documentary ‘Hearts and Minds’ leads to an Oscar-night meltdown in 1975.
    Other films we talk about in this episode include ‘In the Year of the Pig’ (1969) and ‘Winter Soldier’ (1972).
    Host: Brian Raftery
    Producers: Devon Manze, Mike Wargon, Amanda Dobbins, and Vikram Patel
    Sound Design: Bobby Wagner
    Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville
    All interviews for this series were conducted before the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes in 2023.
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  24. Prologue | Do We Get to Win This Time?

    8 augustus 2023 · 17 min

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    ‘The Deer Hunter.’ ‘Apocalypse Now.’ ‘First Blood.’ ‘Platoon.’ They’re among the hit films dealing with the Vietnam War—a conflict that divided moviegoers and inspired filmmakers. For decades, Hollywood released countless films about the war and its fallout—from action flicks to combat tales to sweeping dramas.
    Through exclusive new interviews, ‘Do We Get to Win This Time?’ chronicles the making of Hollywood’s most ambitious and controversial Vietnam movies. Along the way, we also learn how these films reflected and shaped moviegoers’ feelings toward the war—and toward each other.
    Host: Brian Raftery
    Producers: Devon Manze, Mike Wargon, Amanda Dobbins, and Vikram Patel
    Sound Design: Bobby Wagner
    Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville
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  25. Sharks, Alligators, Piranhas, and the Top 10 Garbage Fish Movies

    4 augustus 2023 · 1 uur 26 min

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    Sean and Amanda are joined by Ringer contributor Brian Raftery to discuss his upcoming series ‘Do We Get to Win This Time? How Hollywood Made the Vietnam War,’ which will be running on ‘The Big Picture’ feed over the next three weeks (1:00). Then, at long last, Sean and Chris Ryan unveil the latest genre in their ongoing niche genre project: Garbage Fish (15:00). Lees meer

    Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
    Guests: Chris Ryan and Brian Raftery
    Senior Producer: Bobby Wagner
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  26. The Top 5 Scariest Summer Movies and ‘Talk to Me’

    2 augustus 2023 · 1 uur 7 min

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    Sean discusses ‘Talk to Me,’ the horror movie of the summer, and his five scariest summer movies (1:00), before being joined by the directors of the film, Danny and Michael Philippou (10:00). Then, he is joined by ‘Afire’ director Christian Petzold to discuss his new film, his career, and the shared interests of arthouse and commercial cinema (41:00). Lees meer

    Hosts: Sean Fennessey
    Guests: Danny and Michael Philippou, Christian Petzold
    Senior Producer: Bobby Wagner
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  27. The Movie Star Liquor Taste Test

    31 juli 2023 · 1 uur 58 min

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    To celebrate Amanda’s birthday, Sean, Amanda, and Bobby gather to taste the various liquors, wines, beers, and mixed drinks endorsed or owned by movie stars. While tasting, they discuss the stars’ careers—past, present, and future—and whether their business projects are to blame for the shift in their focus away from the silver screen. Lees meer

    Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
    Senior Producer: Bobby Wagner
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  28. The ‘Barbie’ Deep Dive With Greta Gerwig!

    27 juli 2023 · 2 uur 10 min

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    Sean and Amanda are joined by Ringer-verse co-host Joanna Robinson to dive deep into ‘Barbie’—its innovation, its performances, its overwhelming success at the box office, and everything in between (1:00). Then, Sean is joined by Greta Gerwig to discuss her approach to building the ‘Barbie’ world, the unique challenges it presented, how it relates to the other two films she’s directed, the cultural phenomenon it has set off, and more (1:29:00). Lees meer

    Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
    Guests: Greta Gerwig and Joanna Robinson
    Senior Producer: Bobby Wagner
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  29. The ‘Oppenheimer’ Deep Dive

    25 juli 2023 · 1 uur 46 min

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    Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan to discuss Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’ in granular detail, including its script, cinematography, extensive cast, big ideas, and ultimate success. Lees meer

    Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
    Guest: Chris Ryan
    Senior Producer: Bobby Wagner
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  30. ‘Barbie’ + ‘Oppenheimer,’ a.k.a. Barbenheimer, Is Upon Us!

    21 juli 2023 · 1 uur 43 min

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    The biggest movie weekend in years is finally here. Sean and Amanda discuss the theater-going experience surrounding Greta Gerwig’s ‘Barbie’ and Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’ (1:00), including the order and circumstances in which you should see them. Then, they dig into their feelings on ‘Oppenheimer’ and where Nolan stands in Hollywood (17:00), before pivoting their focus to ‘Barbie’ and what it signals about Gerwig’s ambitions and desires as a filmmaker (52:00). Lees meer

    This episode makes an effort to be spoiler-free of plot points in both ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer,’ but does feature in-depth discussion of Sean and Amanda’s reactions and feelings about each movie.

    Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
    Senior Producer: Bobby Wagner
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  31. The ‘Mission: Impossible’ Mailbag, and Movie Rankings

    18 juli 2023 · 1 uur 33 min

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    Sean and Amanda discuss the dramatic effect the SAG-AFTRA strike will have on the movie industry (1:00), before opening up the mailbag and answering any and all questions about the 'Mission: Impossible' franchise (15:00). Then, they do the impossible work of ranking all seven installments in the franchise (1:10:00). Lees meer

    Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
    Senior Producer: Bobby Wagner
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  32. ‘Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One’ Is Here, and It’s Spectacular

    12 juli 2023 · 1 uur 26 min

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    Sean and Amanda dive into one of their most anticipated movies in years, the return of Ethan Hunt and the ‘Mission: Impossible’ franchise. Lees meer

    Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
    Senior Producer: Bobby Wagner
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  33. 10 Movies We Missed This Year

    10 juli 2023 · 1 uur 10 min

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    Sean and Amanda dig into the year’s releases that they haven’t covered yet, including ‘Joy Ride,’ ‘Insidious: The Red Door,’ ‘Elemental,’ and more. Lees meer

    Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
    Senior Producer: Bobby Wagner
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  34. The 2023 Movie Auction Returns!

    7 juli 2023 · 1 uur 48 min

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    At the halfway point of this year, we take a look at the movies yet to be released and hold an auction for the ones we’re most excited about. Lees meer

    Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
    Guest: Chris Ryan
    Senior Producer: Bobby Wagner
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  35. The 10 Best Movies of 2023 ... So Far

    4 juli 2023 · 1 uur 38 min

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    Sean and Amanda call up an all-star rotation of Ringer colleagues and contributors to share their favorite movies this year so far, from superhero movies to art house darlings and everything in between. Lees meer

    Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
    Guests: Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, Joanna Robinson, Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Rob Mahoney, Jessica Clemons, Adam Nayman
    Senior Producer: Bobby Wagner
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  36. ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’ and the Indy Movie Rankings

    30 juni 2023 · 1 uur 19 min

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    Sean and Amanda are joined by Ringer-verse host and Harrison Ford scholar Mallory Rubin to discuss the latest installment in the ‘Indiana Jones’ franchise and whether it functions as a worthwhile send-off to Ford’s iconic role as Indy (1:00). Then, they rank the franchise's five films (56:00). Lees meer

    Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
    Guest: Mallory Rubin
    Producer: Bobby Wagner
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  37. The Harrison Ford Hall of Fame

    28 juni 2023 · 1 uur 56 min

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    Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan to discuss the life, legacy, and wonder of one of our great movie stars: Mr. Harrison Ford himself. On the cusp of the release of 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,' it’s time to choose the 10 essential Harrison Ford films for our hall. Lees meer

    Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
    Guest: Chris Ryan
    Producer: Bobby Wagner
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  38. Jennifer Lawrence’s Movie Star Playbook and ‘No Hard Feelings’

    23 juni 2023 · 1 uur 15 min

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    Jennifer Lawrence is back in the center of a movie—this time a studio comedy. Sean and Amanda discuss the successes and shortcomings of ‘No Hard Feelings’ and the unique place this occupies in Lawrence’s movie career. Then, they outline the future playbook for J-Law’s continued development as a movie star. Lees meer

    Host: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
    Producer: Bobby Wagner
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  39. ‘Asteroid City’ and the Wes Anderson Movie Rankings

    20 juni 2023 · 1 uur 24 min

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    Adam Nayman joins Sean and Amanda to discuss Wes Anderson’s career and filmmaking aesthetic before they dig into his latest film, ‘Asteroid City’ (1:00). Then, Sean and Amanda rank all 11 of Anderson’s feature films (50:00). Lees meer

    Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
    Guest: Adam Nayman
    Producer: Bobby Wagner
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  40. ‘The Flash’ Is Here! Is It the "Greatest Superhero Movie Ever"?

    16 juni 2023 · 1 uur 26 min

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    Hugely hyped and also facing controversy around its star, ‘The Flash’ arrives at a complicated moment for superhero stories. Van Lathan joins Sean and Amanda to talk about the movie and DC’s future. Lees meer

    Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
    Guest: Van Lathan
    Producer: Bobby Wagner
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  41. The 2001 Movie Draft

    14 juni 2023 · 1 uur 58 min

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    We are drafting again! Sean, Amanda, and Chris Ryan reunite for a draft of the best movies of 2001. Lees meer

    Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
    Guest: Chris Ryan
    Producer: Bobby Wagner
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  42. Ask Sean Anything Mailbag, ‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts,’ Five New Movies to Stream, and the ‘Barbie’-‘Oppenheimer’ Hierarchy

    9 juni 2023 · 1 uur 20 min

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    Sean digs into his pet obsession, the ‘Transformers’ franchise, and its newest installment ‘Rise of the Beasts.’ Then, he recommends five new streaming movies, and opens up the mailbag to answer your questions. Lees meer

    Host: Sean Fennessey
    Producer: Bobby Wagner
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  43. 'Past Lives,' the Start of Oscar Season, and the Top Five Most Romantic Movies of All Time

    7 juni 2023 · 2 uur

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    Sean and Amanda dive deep into 'Past Lives,' one of the year's finest films and an extraordinary example of writing, directing, and acting in romantic storytelling (1:00). Then, they share their five favorite romantic films (58:00). Finally, Sean is joined by writer-director Celine Song to talk about her debut feature (1:18:00).
    Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
    Guest: Celine Song
    Producers: Bobby Wagner and Sasha Ashall
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  44. ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ Is Here to Save Us

    2 juni 2023 · 1 uur 8 min

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    Sean and Amanda are joined by Charles Holmes to dive deep into the ‘Spider-Verse’ movies, from the breathtaking animation to the bold storytelling to the expectation-shattering standard they set. Lees meer

    Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
    Guest: Charles Holmes
    Producer: Bobby Wagner
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  45. Movies Vs. TV in 2023: What the ‘Succession’ Finale Says About Storytelling Now. Plus: A Pointless ‘Little Mermaid.’

    30 mei 2023 · 1 uur 37 min

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    Sean and Amanda discuss the finale of ‘Succession’ as a portal into the true divide between movies and TV today, and the ways in which the latter has stolen the former’s mojo (1:00), before a breakdown of the new live-action remake of Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ (30:00). Then, Sean is joined by Cristian Mungiu, the Romanian master filmmaker, to discuss his latest, ‘R.M.N.’ (56:00). Lees meer

    Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
    Guest: Cristian Mungiu
    Producer: Bobby Wagner
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  46. ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Hype at Cannes and Five Must-See May Movies. Plus: Julia Louis-Dreyfus!

    26 mei 2023 · 1 uur 24 min

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    Sean and Amanda come to you live (on tape) from Europe! They recap their journeys, discuss the hype out of the Cannes Film Festival (1:00), and share five new movie recommendations (17:00). Then, Sean is joined by Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Nicole Holofcener, the star and the writer-director, respectively, of the new film ‘You Hurt My Feelings’ (58:00). Lees meer

    Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
    Guests: Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Nicole Holofcener
    Producer: Bobby Wagner
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  47. The Robert De Niro Movie Draft

    23 mei 2023 · 1 uur 48 min

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    We are drafting again! Sean, Amanda, and Chris Ryan reunite for a draft, with a twist. We’re drafting movies that feature Robert De Niro. Lees meer

    Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
    Guest: Chris Ryan
    Producer: Bobby Wagner
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  48. ‘Fast X’ and the Desecration of Movies. Plus: Paul Schrader!

    19 mei 2023 · 1 uur 29 min

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    What a double feature. Sean and Amanda discuss ‘Fast X’ and the troubles of the franchise (1:00), before making the hard pivot to Paul Schrader’s ‘Master Gardener’ (40:00). Then, Sean is joined by Schrader to discuss the film, his long career as a writer and director, the state of movies, and more (57:00). Lees meer

    Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
    Guest: Paul Schrader
    Producer: Bobby Wagner
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  49. The 10 Most Anticipated Movies of Summer 2023, and the Most Surprising Film of the Year So Far

    16 mei 2023 · 1 uur 39 min

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    Amanda and Sean discuss ‘BlackBerry’ before sharing their five most eagerly awaited movies of the summer season (1:00). Then, Sean is joined by Matt Johnson, the filmmaker behind ‘BlackBerry’ (55:00). Lees meer

    Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
    Guest: Matt Johnson
    Producer: Bobby Wagner
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  50. The Movie Star Rankings: 35 Over 35, Revisited

    12 mei 2023 · 1 uur 58 min

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    Two years have passed since Sean and Amanda ranked their active and over-35 movie icons. So we’re back with deeply scientific new rankings and deeply weird conversations. Please enjoy. Lees meer

    Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
    Producer: Bobby Wagner
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