The Big Picture

An Ask-Us-Anything Mailbag, and ‘I Saw the TV Glow,’ with Jane Schoenbrun

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sean and Amanda answer your questions about the 2024 box office, roasts, YouTube movie clips, repertory theaters, and more (1:00). Then, Sean is joine...

Five Ways We’ll Watch Movies in the Future and ‘The Idea of You’

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sean and Amanda share some exciting announcements about the show (1:00), then dig into their experience at four different premium large-format movie t...

‘The Fall Guy’ and Top Five Ryan Gosling Movies

03 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sean and Amanda reflect on the reaction to the 35 Under 35 movie stars list they put together on Tuesday’s episode (1:00), before discussing the new...

The 2024 Movie Star Ranking: 35 Under 35

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sean and Amanda reconvene the movie star committee to rank the 35 most important movie stars under the age of 35, using their proprietary blend of wha...

‘Challengers’ Is Sexy, Sweaty, and Undeniable

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sean and Amanda gather to discuss the 2024 film perfectly situated at the center of their respective tastes: ‘Challengers.’ They discuss the thril...

‘Abigail,’ ‘Late Night With the Devil,’ and the 10 Best Horror Movies of 2024 … So Far

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sean is joined by Chris Ryan to discuss the current state of horror in theaters (1:00). They run through a list of movies that are out right now, th...

The 10 Most Anticipated Movies of Summer 2024. Plus: Tarantino’s Pivot, Scorsese’s Sinatra, and Spielberg’s UFOs.

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sean and Amanda discuss the news that Quentin Tarantino has shelved what was previously reported as his 10th and final film, ‘The Movie Critic’ (1...

The 1999 Movie Draft

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are drafting again! Sean, Amanda, and Chris Ryan reunite and are joined by several special guests for a mega-draft of the best movies of 1999. Hos...

‘Civil War’ With Alex Garland! Plus: The 10 Most Anticipated Movies Out of CinemaCon.

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan to run through the 10 most anticipated movies from this week’s CinemaCon, which Sean attended (1:00). Then,...

‘Dune: Part Two’ and the 10 Best Movies of the Year … So Far

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sean and Amanda revisit Denis Villeneuve’s ‘Dune: Part Two’ and assess whether the fervor for it holds up (1:00). Then, they share their 10 favo...

‘Monkey Man’ Is Here! Plus, the Top Five 21st Century Directorial Debuts.

05 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sean and Amanda dig into the successes and shortcomings of this week’s biggest release at the box office: Dev Patel’s directorial debut, ‘Monkey...

‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’ and the Steve Martin Hall of Fame

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sean and Amanda break down a pair of big franchise releases—‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’ and ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ (1:00). They...

The ‘Babylon’ Watch-Along

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In a hundred years, when you and I are both long gone, anytime someone listens to this podcast, you will be alive again. Chris Ryan joins Sean and Am...

‘Road House’ and the Top 10 Junk Fight Movies. Plus: Sydney Sweeney’s ‘Immaculate’!

22 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sean is joined by Chris Ryan to briefly discuss ‘Immaculate,’ the new Sydney Sweeney nun horror movie, before digging into Jake Gyllenhaal’s ‘...

The 1977 Movie Draft

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are drafting again! Sean, Amanda, and Chris Ryan reunite for a draft of the best movies of 1977—the year of Chris’s birth and a compelling year...

‘Love Lies Bleeding’ and the 21st Century Noir Movie Canon

15 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sean and Amanda discuss a recent run of positive 2025 movie news (1:00) before digging into Rose Glass’s second feature, ‘Love Lies Bleeding’ (2...

The 2024 Oscars Mailbag and a Way-Too-Early Look at 2025 Best Picture

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sean and Amanda are joined by Joanna Robinson to briefly discuss ‘Dune: Part Two’ and other way-too-early contenders for the 2025 Oscars (1:00). T...

The 2024 Oscars: The Year of ‘Oppenheimer’ and Christopher Nolan

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sean and Amanda give their immediate reactions to the 96th Academy Awards, which were largely dominated by Christopher Nolan and ‘Oppenheimer.’ Th...

Oscar Predictions: Who Will Win and Should Win at the 2024 Academy Awards

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sean and Amanda make their final predictions for who will (and who should) win in every category at the 2024 Academy Awards. They discuss whether or n...

The 2024 Alternative Oscars, a.k.a. the Big Picks!

06 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sean and Amanda are joined by New York Times film critic Wesley Morris to hand out The Big Picture’s very own Alternative Oscars (32:00). They've in...

‘Dune: Part Two’ Is Here and It’s Spectacular

01 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan to discuss the massively anticipated Denis Villeneuve epic, ‘Dune: Part Two.’ The trio discuss the scope ...

Final Best Picture Power Rankings and How Oscar Voting Really Works

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sean and Amanda open the show by discussing the SAG Awards and highlight the Netflix streaming experience, Lily Gladstone’s win for Best Actress, an...

‘Drive-Away Dolls’ and Book Club No. 1—Francis Ford Coppola, ‘Apocalypse Now,’ and ‘The Path to Paradise’

23 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sean and Amanda are joined by Ringer contributor and beloved “Mean Pod Guy” Adam Nayman to discuss ‘Drive-Away Dolls,’ the latest solo Coen mo...

‘The Beekeeper,’ ‘Madame Web,’ and a Dumpuary Extravaganza

16 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the most wonderful time of the year: Dumpuary! Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan to discuss the box office sensation of the year thus fa...

The Best Super Bowl Trailers, ‘Bob Marley: One Love,’ ‘The Taste of Things,’ and Top Five Food Movies

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sean and Amanda open by discussing the movie trailers that debuted at the Super Bowl (1:00), before digging into this past weekend’s biggest release...

The 1991 Movie Draft. Plus: Wim Wenders!

09 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are drafting again! Sean, Amanda, and Chris Ryan reunite for a draft of the best movies of 1991 (1:00). Then, Sean is joined by master filmmaker Wi...

‘Argylle’ and the Death of the Winking Action Movie

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sean and Amanda discuss the wildly unsuccessful elements of ‘Argylle,’ Matthew Vaughn’s meta spy thriller starring Bryce Dallas Howard and Sam R...

Physical Media Strikes Back With Tim Simons

02 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sean is joined by actor and physical media enthusiast Tim Simons to refresh their conversation on the state of Blu-rays and physical media in the worl...

The Philip Seymour Hoffman Hall of Fame

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As the 10-year anniversary of Philip Seymour Hoffman’s death approaches, Sean pays tribute to his favorite actor with an audio essay highlighting th...

The ‘Barbie’ Freak-Out, Oscar Nominations Mailbag, and ‘The Zone of Interest’

26 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sean and Amanda open the mailbag to answer lingering questions about the Oscar nominations, including the growing fervor around Margot Robbie and Gret...

2024 Oscar Nominations: Snubs, Surprises, and WTFs

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sean and Amanda gather after the announcement of the 2024 Oscar nominations to discuss an ‘Oppenheimer’ runaway train, some disappointing and some...

Oscar Nomination Predictions, ‘Mean Girls,’ and ‘All of Us Strangers’ With Andrew Scott

19 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sean and Amanda predict the upcoming announcement of the Oscar nominations (1:00), before reviewing ‘Mean Girls’ (49:00)—a musical remake of the...

The 2024 Movie Auction. Plus: Jake Johnson!

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sean, Amanda, and Chris gather to auction draft the movies they’re most excited for in 2024, including both Zendaya vehicles ‘Dune Part 2’ and ‘...

The Making of ‘Oppenheimer’ with Hoyte Van Hoytema, Jennifer Lame, and Ludwig Göransson

14 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode audio from our live screening of ‘Oppenheimer’ at IMAX in Los Angeles, Sean is joined by cinematographer Hoyte Van Hoytema...

Best Picture Power Rankings and a ‘Poor Things’ Deep Dive. Plus: Julianne Moore and Todd Haynes!

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sean and Amanda react to a mixed bag of movie and awards nominations news (1:00), before digging into one of the year’s biggest movies not yet discu...

The 2024 Golden Globes: The ‘Oppenheimer’ Behemoth

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sean and Amanda give their immediate reactions to the 2024 Golden Globe Awards ceremony, which turned out to be a massive success for Christopher Nola...

The 24 Most Anticipated Movies of 2024

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sean and Amanda discuss the new release ‘Society of the Snow’ (1:00) before sharing their 24 most anticipated movies of 2024, including blockbuste...

Our 2024 Movie Resolutions, ‘Anyone but You,’ and ‘The Color Purple’

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sean and Amanda give some box office thoughts from the last couple weeks, before honing in on two films in theaters right now: Sydney Sweeney and Glen...

‘The Iron Claw’ and the 10 Most Underrated Movies of 2023

29 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sean and Amanda each share five movies from the year that they feel were either under-discussed or underrated (1:00), before inviting The Ringer’s D...

‘Ferrari’ and Top Five Michael Mann Movies

26 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sean and Amanda are joined by The Ringer’s Michael Mann aficionado Chris Ryan to discuss one of the year’s best and most anticipated movies: ‘Fe...

The Top 10 Movies Scenes of 2023 and ‘American Fiction’ With Cord Jefferson

22 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sean and Amanda open the show by talking about their five favorite scenes of the 2023 movie year (1:00), before digging into one of the most exciting ...

‘Maestro’: Holy Sh*t. Plus, the Top 10 Performances of 2023.

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sean and Amanda share their top 10 performances of the movie year, focusing on films that did not get as much attention in our top-five lists (1:00). ...

The 2020 Movie Draft

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are drafting again! Sean, Amanda, and Chris Ryan reunite for a draft of the best movies of 2020. Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins Guest: C...

‘Wonka’ and the Timothee Chalamet Movie Star Playbook. Plus: Jonathan Glazer on ‘The Zone of Interest.’

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sean and Amanda are joined by Joanna Robinson to react to ‘Wonka’—what works, what doesn’t work, musicals in the 2020s, and whether a movie ca...

‘The Boy and the Heron’ and Top Five Miyazaki Movies. Plus: An ‘Anatomy of a Fall’ Deep Dive.

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sean is joined by Andy Greenwald and Charles Holmes to revel in the top film at the box office, Hayao Miyazaki’s final film, ‘The Boy and the Hero...

Julia Roberts (!) and Sam Esmail on ‘Leave the World Behind.’ Plus: Golden Globes Snubs, Surprises, and WTFs.

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sean and Amanda instantly react to the Golden Globes nominations and what it portends for the Oscars (1:00). Then, they are (somehow) joined by Julia ...

The Power of ‘Godzilla Minus One’ and an Awards Season Mega-Mailbag

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sean and Amanda react to the surprise box office hit of the weekend, ‘Godzilla Minus One’ (1:00); share preliminary thoughts about ‘Poor Things’...

The Top Five Movies of 2023

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan and Adam Nayman to share their respective lists of the five best movies released in 2023, including titanic w...

The Aggressive Majesty of ‘May December’ and Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sean and Amanda are joined by Wesley Morris to unpack their feelings about Todd Haynes's ‘May December.’ They discuss the complicated nature of th...

‘Saltburn’: Iconic or Disastrous? Plus: Alexander Payne!

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sean and Amanda briefly share thoughts on Disney’s ‘Wish’ (1:00), before digging deep into Emerald Fennell’s ‘Saltburn,’ including its cas...

‘Napoleon’ and the Top Five "Great Men" Movies

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sean, Amanda, and Chris explore the high highs of Ridley Scott’s ‘Napoleon’—in particular the battle scenes—while trying to sort through the...

‘The Holdovers’ and ‘The Hunger Games.’ Plus: Eli Roth!

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sean and Amanda review two divergent releases from this past weekend—a continuation of the Hunger Games intellectual property, ‘The Hunger Games: ...

The Ridley Scott Hall of Fame. Plus: Errol Morris!

17 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With Ridley Scott’s ‘Napoleon’ hitting theaters, Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan to build the Ridley Hall of Fame, selecting his 10 fil...

‘The Marvels’ Is Here. Is It Too Late for the MCU?

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sean and Amanda are joined by The Ringer’s Joanna Robinson to discuss the successes and failures of ‘The Marvels’ and what it portends for Marve...

‘The Killer’ Is Cold-Blooded Genius. And Something More

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan to discuss the trio’s collective favorite movie of 2023, David Fincher’s ‘The Killer’ (1:00). Then, A...

Best Picture Power Rankings and ‘Priscilla’ With Sofia Coppola!

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sean and Amanda review Sofia Coppola’s ‘Priscilla’ (1:00), including the performances of its leads, Jacob Elordi and Cailee Spaeny, its set and ...

The David Fincher Movie Draft

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are drafting again! Sean, Amanda, and Chris Ryan reunite for a draft of the work of acclaimed director David Fincher. Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Am...

Did ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ Just Save Movies? Plus: The Emily Blunt Movie Star Playbook.

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sean and Amanda discuss the somewhat surprising dominant movie at the box office, ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s,’ a horror adaptation of a popular vi...

Introducing the Big Oscar Bet. Plus, A Halloween Mega-Mailbag.

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sean and Amanda debut a predictions-based game surrounding this year’s Oscars ceremony (1:00). Then, Sean is joined by frequent guest Alex Ross Perr...

The Lawyer Movie Draft With Griffin Newman and David Sims of 'Blank Check’

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sean, Amanda, and Chris are joined by David Sims and Griffin Newman of ‘Blank Check’ to draft their favorite lawyer movies—a broadening of the c...

‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Is Astounding

20 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sean and Amanda discuss Martin Scorsese’s three-and-a-half hour epic ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ and everything that it entails. They explore t...

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

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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, wheth...

Why We Need Sex Scenes in Movies and ‘Fair Play’

13 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Best Picture Power Rankings and Wes Anderson’s Oscar Chances

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

The Horror Oscars and ‘The Exorcist: Believer’

06 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sean is joined by Chris Ryan to review the latest film in the ‘Exorcist’ universe, ‘The Exorcist: Believer’ (1:00). Then, they discuss the way...

The Martin Scorsese Hall of Fame

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 m...

The 21st Century Sci-Fi Canon, ‘The Creator,’ and ‘No One Will Save You’

29 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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. F...

‘Stop Making Sense’ and the Top 5 Concert Films

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

The Top 10 Garbage Cash Movies and ‘Dumb Money’

22 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

‘A Haunting in Venice’ and the Top 5 Haunted House Movies

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sean and Amanda review Kenneth Branagh’s third Agatha Christie adaptation, ‘A Haunting in Venice’ (1:00), before expanding their thoughts on hau...

The 20 Most Intriguing Movies of the Fall and the Best of the Toronto International Film Festival

15 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sean and Amanda are joined by Ringer contributor and film critic Adam Nayman to discuss the highs, lows, and shifting culture of the Toronto Internati...

The Denzel Washington Draft

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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. Hosts...

600th Episode Mega Mailbag Extravaganza

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

10 Way-Too-Early Oscar Predictions and the Best Movies at Telluride and Venice

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After their respective trips to Colorado and Italy, Sean and Amanda convene to discuss the movies they watched at Telluride and Venice Film Festivals,...

The 2006 Movie Draft

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are drafting again! Sean, Amanda, and Chris Ryan reunite for a draft of the best movies of 2006. Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins Guest: C...

'Dune 2' Pushed Back, Barbenheimer’s $2 Billion, and Everything We Missed While We Were Out

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ‘B...

8. I Love America | Do We Get to Win This Time?

25 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ‘...

7. Ain’t War Hell? | Do We Get to Win This Time?

23 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the late ’80s, a new wave of big-studio hits like ‘Full Metal Jacket’ and ‘Good Morning, Vietnam’ introduces young moviegoers to Vietnam—...

6. I Am Reality | Do We Get to Win This Time?

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Oliver Stone’s harrowing and heartbreaking Vietnam drama ‘Platoon’ becomes a worldwide phenomenon in 1986—and signals the beginning of the Vie...

5. Nothing Is Over | Do We Get to Win This Time?

18 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 franchi...

4. Little by Little, We Went Insane | Do We Get to Win This Time?

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

‘Apocalypse Now’ closes out the 1970s with the most ambitious Vietnam movie yet: a big-budget spectacle that will bring moviegoers closer than eve...

3. What a Strange Country | Do We Get to Win This Time?

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the late ’70s, ‘The Deer Hunter’ and ‘Coming Home’ offer two very different visions of Vietnam—and become unexpected hits. Together, th...

2. I Just Don’t Talk About It | Do We Get to Win This Time?

11 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 scree...

1. Give ’Em Hell | Do We Get to Win This Time?

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the late-’60s, John Wayne stars in the first hit Vietnam movie: his controversial blockbuster ‘The Green Berets.’ And the piercing documentar...

Prologue | Do We Get to Win This Time?

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

‘The Deer Hunter.’ ‘Apocalypse Now.’ ‘First Blood.’ ‘Platoon.’ They’re among the hit films dealing with the Vietnam War—a conflict...

Sharks, Alligators, Piranhas, and the Top 10 Garbage Fish Movies

04 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 Vi...

The Top 5 Scariest Summer Movies and ‘Talk to Me’

02 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

The Movie Star Liquor Taste Test

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

To celebrate Amanda’s birthday, Sean, Amanda, and Bobby gather to taste the various liquors, wines, beers, and mixed drinks endorsed or owned by m...

The ‘Barbie’ Deep Dive With Greta Gerwig!

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sean and Amanda are joined by Ringer-verse co-host Joanna Robinson to dive deep into ‘Barbie’—its innovation, its performances, its overwhelming...

The ‘Oppenheimer’ Deep Dive

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan to discuss Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’ in granular detail, including its script, cinematography, ...

‘Barbie’ + ‘Oppenheimer,’ a.k.a. Barbenheimer, Is Upon Us!

21 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The biggest movie weekend in years is finally here. Sean and Amanda discuss the theater-going experience surrounding Greta Gerwig’s ‘Barbie’ and...

The ‘Mission: Impossible’ Mailbag, and Movie Rankings

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

‘Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One’ Is Here, and It’s Spectacular

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

10 Movies We Missed This Year

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

The 2023 Movie Auction Returns!

07 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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. Hosts...

The 10 Best Movies of 2023 ... So Far

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 mov...

‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’ and the Indy Movie Rankings

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sean and Amanda are joined by Ringer-verse host and Harrison Ford scholar Mallory Rubin to discuss the latest installment in the ‘Indiana Jones’ f...

The Harrison Ford Hall of Fame

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 c...

Jennifer Lawrence’s Movie Star Playbook and ‘No Hard Feelings’

23 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 F...

‘Asteroid City’ and the Wes Anderson Movie Rankings

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Nayman joins Sean and Amanda to discuss Wes Anderson’s career and filmmaking aesthetic before they dig into his latest film, ‘Asteroid City’...