The Big Picture
Episodes
Was 2007 the Best Year for Film? | The Big Picture (Ep. 40)
15 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Sean Fennessey, Chris Ryan, and Andy Greenwald go back to 2007 to discuss the most fascinating year for movies in recent memory. ...
Sean Baker’s Wondrous ‘The Florida Project’ | The Big Picture (Ep. 39)
08 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey chats with Sean Baker, who was recently awarded Best Director by the New York Film Critics Circle for his latest...
Errol Morris's Catnip for Conspiracy Theorists | The Big Picture (Ep. 38)
01 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey sits down with documentarian Errol Morris to discuss his new Netflix miniseries ‘Wormwood,’ a story of mind ...
Joe Wright Bounces Back From His Darkest Hour | The Big Picture (Ep. 37)
22 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey sits down with director Joe Wright to discuss how he picked himself up after the failure of his 2015 film, ‘Pa...
The Past, Present, and Future of Superhero Movies | The Big Picture (Ep. 35)
17 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey is joined by fellow Ringer staffers and comic book enthusiasts Jason Concepcion and David Shoemaker to discuss t...
Greta Gerwig on ‘Lady Bird,’ One of the Year’s Best Movies | The Big Picture (Ep. 34)
13 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey sits down with actor, writer, and director Greta Gerwig to discuss her critically acclaimed film ‘Lady Bird.’...
Passing Time With Richard Linklater | The Big Picture (Ep. 33)
10 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Linklater to discuss the impact of war in his new film, ‘Last Flag Flying,’ as well as his tendency to creatively revisit his previous fil...
How to Make a Marvel Movie Funny With ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ Director Taika Waititi | The Big Picture (Ep. 32)
03 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey chats with Taika Waititi about his transition from small indie comedies in New Zealand to Marvel’s big-budget ...
Ruben Östlund Is Trying to Provoke You | The Big Picture (Ep. 31)
27 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey chats with filmmaker Ruben Östlund about his new film, ‘The Square,’ satirizing the art world, and why he e...
Todd Haynes on Growing Up and Going ‘Wonderstruck’ | The Big Picture (Ep. 30)
20 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey sits down with filmmaker Todd Haynes to discuss his journey of making movies as a child to channeling youth and ...
Noah Baumbach and Capturing the American Family | The Big Picture (Ep. 29)
16 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey sits down with writer-director Noah Baumbach to discuss his new film, ‘The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selecte...
Darren Aronofsky on Pushing the Envelope | The Big Picture (Ep. 28)
11 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey sits down with filmmaker Darren Aronofsky to discuss his polarizing film, ‘Mother!,’ and the art of putting ...
Stephen Frears and the Inner Workings of the Royal Family | The Big Picture (Ep. 27)
29 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins break down their favorite films about the British royal family (1:00) before Sean sits down with accl...
Dissecting 'Mother!,' the Most Controversial Movie of the Year | The Big Picture (Ep. 26)
22 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Sean Fennessey, Amanda Dobbins, and K. Austin Collins attempt to wrap their heads around Darren Aronofsky’s controversial new film, ‘...
Danny Strong and the Recipe for a Classic Biopic | The Big Picture (Ep. 25)
15 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey and executive editor Chris Ryan reveal their favorite biopics and hash out what makes them great (1:00). Then, S...
'It' Director Andy Muschietti on Adapting Stephen King | The Big Picture (Ep. 24)
08 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey chats with Kate Knibbs about Stephen King’s classic horror novel ‘It’ (0:30) before sitting down with Andy...
Jay Baruchel’s Directorial Debut and Making an Authentic Hockey Movie | The Big Picture (Ep. 23)
01 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey chats with Katie Baker about the best hockey films ever made (0:30) before he sits down with actor and now direc...
Janicza Bravo and Brett Gelman Channel Rejection and Anxiety to Make ‘Lemon’ | The Big Picture (Ep. 22)
18 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey chats with Alison Herman about Janicza Bravo’s approach to uncomfortable comedy and her direction of “Junete...
The Safdie Brothers and ‘Good Time,’ an Instant New York Classic | The Big Picture (Ep. 21)
11 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Sean Fennessey and K. Austin Collins discuss the Safdie Brothers’ new crime film, ‘Good Time.’ (0:30) Then, Sean sits down with t...
Taylor Sheridan, 'Wind River,' and How to Write a Killer Movie | The Big Picture (Ep. 20)
04 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Sean Fennessey and Chris Ryan discuss screenwriter Taylor Sheridan’s films ‘Sicario,’ ‘Hell or High Water,’ and his new film,...
Jenny Slate, Gillian Robespierre, and Elisabeth Holm on ‘Landline’ | The Big Picture (Ep. 19)
21 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins discuss Gillian Robespierre’s ‘Obvious Child’ (0:10) and her new film, ‘Landline.’ Then Sea...
Matt Reeves Puts Humanity in ‘The Planet of the Apes’ | The Big Picture (Ep. 18)
14 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Sean Fennessey and Chris Ryan discuss the successes and failures of filmmakers who have recently overseen big-budget franchises, such a...
David Lowery’s Strange and Beautiful ‘A Ghost Story’ | The Big Picture (Ep. 17)
06 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey and Vanity Fair film critic Richard Lawson discuss filmmaker David Lowery’s latest, ‘A Ghost Story,’ an un...
Female-Powered Comedy With ‘Rough Night’ Creators Lucia Aniello and Paul W. Downs | The Big Picture (Ep. 16)
16 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey and staff writer Lindsay Zoladz discuss the dearth of female filmmakers in the R-rated comedy space (2:00) befor...
Modern Horror and ‘It Comes at Night’ Director Trey Edward Shults | The Big Picture (Ep. 15)
08 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey and film critic K. Austin Collins discuss the emergence of modern horror films like ‘The Witch’ and the incr...
Amy Schumer’s Career Arc, and ‘Snatched’ Director Jonathan Levine | The Big Picture (Ep. 14)
01 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey discusses comedic storytelling and Amy Schumer’s career arc, from stand-up comedian to movie star, with Jason ...
Doug Liman on ‘The Wall’ and Making Movies His Way | The Big Picture (Ep. 13)
15 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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Guy Ritchie and the Challenges of Making ‘King Arthur’ | The Big Picture (Ep. 12)
11 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey and executive editor Chris Ryan explore the career arc of renowned director Guy Ritchie (0:30) before sitting d...
‘Sleight’ Director J.D. Dillard | The Big Picture (Ep. 11)
28 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey sits down with first-time director J.D. Dillard to discuss how he went from dropping out of school to being on ...
'Free Fire’ Director Ben Wheatley | The Big Picture (Ep. 10)
21 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer Editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey sits down with director Ben Wheatley to discuss his latest film, Free Fire (0:10), getting sought out by star...
‘The Lost City of Z’ Director James Gray | The Big Picture (Ep. 9)
13 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey sits down with acclaimed director James Gray to discuss the high stakes of filming his new movie, The Lost Cit...
Jake Johnson and Joe Swanberg on Their New Film ‘Win It All’ | The Big Picture (Ep. 8)
07 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Sean Fennessey sit down with actor Jake Johnson and director Joe Swanberg to discuss their new gambling film Win It All...
‘The Discovery’ Director Charlie McDowell | The Big Picture (Ep. 7)
31 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Editor-in-Chief Sean Fennessey sits down with director Charlie McDowell to discuss his new film The Discovery (1:55), casting Robert Re...
Interview With 'Get Out' Director Jordan Peele | The Big Picture (Ep. 6)
09 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey sits down with writer-director Jordan Peele (of 'Key & Peele' fame) to discuss his new hit film, 'Get Out,' how ...
'A Cure for Wellness' Director Gore Verbinski on Making Something Outside the Box and the Future of the Industry | The Big Picture (Ep. 5)
17 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Gore Verbinski has been directing movies for two decades now, including The Ring, Rango, The Lone Ranger, and the first three Pirates of the Caribbean...
Barry Jenkins on Crafting the Sincerity of ‘Moonlight’ | The Big Picture (Ep. 4)
09 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Barry Jenkins’s Moonlight is one of the heavyweights in this year’s Academy Awards race, racking up eight nominations. The film was the first movi...
Interview With ‘O.J.: Made in America’ Director Ezra Edelman | The Big Picture (Ep. 3)
03 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey sits down with filmmaker Ezra Edelman to discuss the making of O.J.: Made in America, his epic eight-hour Osca...
Interview With ‘20th Century Women’ Director Mike Mills | The Big Picture (Ep. 2)
19 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Mills’s past two films — Beginners and 20th Century Women — have both been semi-autobiographical. Beginners focuses on Mills’s father...
Interview With 'Hidden Figures' Director Ted Melfi | The Big Picture (Ep. 1)
13 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Sean Fennessey sits down with Ted Melfi to discuss the success of his latest film, Hidden Figures (1:10), and how it came about (3:19),...