The Big Picture
Episodes
‘The Brutalist,’ the Best Movies at the New York Film Festival, and ‘The Apprentice' With Sebastian Stan!
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sean shares a recap of the best movies he caught at the 62nd New York Film Festival, including the heavy hitters at this upcoming Oscars, the latest i...
It’s ‘Saturday Night’! Plus: The Top Five Backstage Movies and ‘Piece by Piece.’
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sean is joined by Chris Ryan to break down ‘Saturday Night,’ Jason Reitman’s quasi-historical exploration of the beginnings of 'Saturday Night L...
The 1996 Movie Draft
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are drafting again! And Amanda is back! She and Sean are joined by Chris Ryan to pick their faves and foil their pals in a draft of the movies from...
‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ Hates You. Will You Return the Favor?
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sean is joined by Van Lathan to discuss ‘Joker: Folie à Deux,’ the off-putting sequel to Todd Phillips’s 2019 ‘Joker,’ starring Joaquin Pho...
The Francis Ford Coppola Hall of Fame and ‘Megalopolis’
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sean and Amanda do their best to parse through the messiness of Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘Megalopolis,’ starring, among others, Adam Driver, Natha...
‘Wolfs’ Is a Clooney and Pitt Reunion. Is It Anything Else? Plus: Five Movies You Need to See This Month.
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sean and Amanda react to some news around the movie world (1:00), before discussing ‘Wolfs,’ the reunion of Brad Pitt and George Clooney in a movi...
We’re Addicted to ‘The Substance.’ Plus, the Body Horror Hall of Fame!
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sean and Amanda react to some news about the Golden Globes being … a lot like they’ve always been (1:00). Then, they discuss Coralie Fargeat’s n...
The Brad Pitt and George Clooney Movie Draft
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are drafting again! Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan and Zach Baron to pick their faves and foil their pals in a draft of the movies from B...
The Return of the Big Oscar Bet and the Best Movies at the Toronto International Film Festival
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sean and Amanda are joined by film critic, Ringer contributor, and resident “mean pod guy” Adam Nayman to do a speed recap of his favorite (and le...
‘Speak No Evil’ and the Top Five “Get Me the F--- Out of Here” Movies, With James McAvoy!
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan to discuss ‘Speak No Evil,’ James Watkins’s reimagination of the 2022 Danish psychological horror film ...
The Top 10 Garbage Revenge Movies and ‘Rebel Ridge,’ With Jeremy Saulnier!
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sean is joined by Chris Ryan to review some news items out of the fall film festival circuit (1:00) before discussing one of their favorite genre movi...
‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ and Top Five Tim Burton Movies
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sean and Amanda are joined by ‘Higher Learning’ and ‘Midnight Boys’ cohost Van Lathan to discuss the successes and shortcomings of ‘Beetleju...
The Best Movies at Telluride and the 10 Most Anticipated Fall Films
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sean and Amanda recap the long weekend in film news and discuss the biggest films out of the Telluride Film Festival, including the much-anticipated ‘...
The Michael Keaton Movie Mount Rushmore
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With ‘Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice’ on the horizon, Sean and Amanda enlist the help of Michael Keaton superfan and ‘Blank Check’ cohost Griffin Ne...
Sicko Movie Mode: Five F**ked-Up Features to Close Out the Summer
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sean and Amanda return to the feed in triumphant fashion by talking about, among other things, Oasis, the ‘Megalopolis’ trailer, and their weeks a...
3. Keep Your Distance | The Hollywood Hack
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
‘The Hollywood Hack’ is a three-part narrative series chronicling the biggest Hollywood heist of all time: In the fall of 2014, a group of cyberte...
2. All Hope Will Leave You | The Hollywood Hack
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
‘The Hollywood Hack’ is a three-part narrative series chronicling the biggest Hollywood heist of all time: In the fall of 2014, a group of cyberte...
1. The World Will Be Full of Fear | The Hollywood Hack
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
‘The Hollywood Hack’ is a three-part narrative series chronicling the biggest Hollywood heist of all time: In the fall of 2014, a group of cyberte...
‘Alien: Romulus’ and the 'Alien' Movie Rankings
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sean is joined by Chris Ryan to react to a handful of casting tidbits (1:00), before digging into the newest installment in the ‘Alien’ franchise,...
The Matt Damon Hall of Fame. Plus: The Anxious Wonder of ‘Dìdi.’
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sean and Amanda are joined by Ringer contributor Brian Raftery to discuss his miniseries about the Sony hack, running next week on the ‘Big Picture’...
‘Sing Sing’ Is One of the Best Things You’ll See This Year. ‘It Ends With Us’ Is … Not. (Our 700th Episode!)
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In their 700th Episode, Sean and Amanda discuss the news that the Brad Pitt and George Clooney vehicle ‘Wolfs’ will have a one-week limited theatr...
Our Thirst for ‘Trap’
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sean and Amanda dig into a heap of news that Sean missed while he was on vacation (0:55), including the latest on the MCU (1:25), the fall festival la...
Sidney Lumet at 100: The Essential Movies From an American Master
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan to commemorate the career of one of America’s greatest directors, Sidney Lumet. They talk about him as a pe...
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Is Here. Is Marvel Back?
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sean and Amanda are joined by three out of four of the Midnight Boys—Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, and Jomi Adeniran—to have a deep-dive conversatio...
We’re So Back … With a Movie Mega-Mailbag!
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sean and Amanda discuss the smashing success of Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones’s ‘Twisters’ (1:00) before reviewing ‘Fly Me to the Moon,’...
‘Twisters’ Rocks! Plus, the Top Five Natural Disaster Movies.
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sean and Amanda discuss one of the most anticipated movies of the summer, ‘Twisters,’ starring their guy Glen Powell alongside Daisy Edgar-Jones (...
The 2000s Summer Blockbuster Draft (Live!)
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re drafting again! Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan to draft 2000s summer blockbusters. To watch episodes of ‘The Big Picture,’ head...
The Evil in ‘Longlegs’ and the Serial Killer Movie Canon
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sean is joined by Rob Mahoney to appraise just how terrifying ‘Longlegs’ is after all the buzz (1:00). Then, they run through the canon of serial ...
Brad Pitt’s ‘F1’ Trailer Hype, Mia Goth’s ‘MaXXXine’ Madness, and ‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F’
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sean and Amanda react to the trailer for ‘F1,’ Joseph Kosinski’s follow-up to ‘Top Gun: Maverick,’ starring Brad Pitt as a Formula One drive...
The 10 Best Movies of the Year … So Far
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sean and Amanda are joined by a deep bench of Ringer colleagues to share their favorite movies of the year. The selections range from heavy hitters li...
The 2024 Movie Auction: Chapter Two
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan for part two of the 2024 movie auction. They nominate 15 films they’re excited for—including some importa...
The Surprising ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ and Kevin Costner’s Big Bet on ‘Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter 1’
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sean and Amanda recap the third installment of the ‘Quiet Place’ franchise—the Lupita Nyong’o–starring ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’—which ...
The Kevin Costner Hall of Fame
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With ‘Horizon: An American Saga’ on the … horizon … Sean and Amanda build the Kevin Costner Hall of Fame by running through Costner’s entire...
‘The Bikeriders’ and the ‘Dudes Rock’ Movie Canon, Plus ‘Kinds of Kindness’
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan to discuss ‘The Bikeriders,’ a new Jeff Nichols movie starring Austin Butler, Tom Hardy, and Jodie Comer ...
The 2002 Movie Draft
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are drafting again! Sean, Amanda, and Chris Ryan reunite for a draft of the best movies of 2002. To watch episodes of ‘The Big Picture,’ head ...
‘Inside Out 2’ and Pixar’s Mount Rushmore Movies
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sean and Amanda are joined by ‘Midnight Boy’ Charles Holmes to react to the movie business news that Skydance is no longer looking to acquire Para...
‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ and the Will Smith Resurgence. Plus, Viggo Mortensen!
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sean and Amanda talk about the successes and shortcomings of the two biggest movies at this week’s box office: Will Smith’s return to franchise mo...
‘Hit Man’ With Glen Powell and Richard Linklater!
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sean and Amanda discuss the unconfirmed casting news that Paul Mescal, Barry Keoghan, Harris Dickinson, and Charlie Rowe will be the leads of Sam Mend...
Hollywood Is Broken. Let’s Start a Movie Studio.
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With no new movies hitting the box office this weekend, Sean and Amanda are instead building their own fantasy movie studio from scratch—directors, ...
The Richard Linklater Hall of Fame
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan to discuss the unique filmmaking prowess of Texas legend Richard Linklater. On the eve of his newest film, ‘...
The Box Office Crisis, a ‘Furiosa’ Deep Dive, and the 'Mad Max' Movie Rankings
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sean opens the podcast by sharing some extended thoughts about the state of the box office as it relates to George Miller’s ‘Furiosa’ (1:00). Th...
‘Furiosa’ Is Here! Witness It!
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sean and Amanda dig into a spoiler-filled conversation about George Miller’s newest installment in his ‘Mad Max’ canon—the Anya Taylor-Joy– ...
May Movie Massacre: ‘IF,’ ‘Back to Black,’ and ‘Unfrosted’
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sean and Amanda are joined by Midnight Boy and resident hater Charles Holmes to discuss a trio of less-than-ideal movies out right now: John Krasinski...
The Action Movie Scene Draft
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are drafting again! Sean, Amanda, and Chris Ryan reunite for a draft of the coolest scenes in action movie history. Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Aman...
‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ and the 'Apes' Movie Rankings
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sean and Amanda are joined by Van Lathan to discuss the new installment in the ‘Planet of the Apes’ franchise, the enduring power of the ‘Apes’...
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...