The Big Picture
Episodes
‘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’...
‘The Flash’ Is Here! Is It the "Greatest Superhero Movie Ever"?
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hugely hyped and also facing controversy around its star, ‘The Flash’ arrives at a complicated moment for superhero stories. Van Lathan joins Sean...
The 2001 Movie Draft
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are drafting again! Sean, Amanda, and Chris Ryan reunite for a draft of the best movies of 2001. Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins Guest: C...
Ask Sean Anything Mailbag, ‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts,’ Five New Movies to Stream, and the ‘Barbie’-‘Oppenheimer’ Hierarchy
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sean digs into his pet obsession, the ‘Transformers’ franchise, and its newest installment ‘Rise of the Beasts.’ Then, he recommends five new ...
'Past Lives,' the Start of Oscar Season, and the Top Five Most Romantic Movies of All Time
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ Is Here to Save Us
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sean and Amanda are joined by Charles Holmes to dive deep into the ‘Spider-Verse’ movies, from the breathtaking animation to the bold storytelling...
Movies Vs. TV in 2023: What the ‘Succession’ Finale Says About Storytelling Now. Plus: A Pointless ‘Little Mermaid.’
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Hype at Cannes and Five Must-See May Movies. Plus: Julia Louis-Dreyfus!
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Robert De Niro Movie Draft
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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. Hosts: Se...
‘Fast X’ and the Desecration of Movies. Plus: Paul Schrader!
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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’...
The 10 Most Anticipated Movies of Summer 2023, and the Most Surprising Film of the Year So Far
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda and Sean discuss ‘BlackBerry’ before sharing their five most eagerly awaited movies of the summer season (1:00). Then, Sean is joined by Ma...
The Movie Star Rankings: 35 Over 35, Revisited
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 deepl...
‘Dune: Part Two’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ Hype, How the Writers Strike Affects Movies, Too-Early Oscar Predictions, and a ‘Guardians Vol. 3’ Hangover
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sean and Amanda dig into the mailbag to answer your questions about upcoming movies, the impact of the writers strike, and more. Hosts: Sean Fennesse...
Can ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ Salvage Marvel’s No Good, Very Bad Year?
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joanna Robinson joins Sean to talk about all things Marvel, from its rocky run of recent movies to changes in leadership to streaming series delays, b...
The Top 10 Garbage Lads Movies and ‘Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant’
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In honor of Guy Ritchie releasing two films in 2023, Sean Fennessey and Chris Ryan—the team that brought you garbage crime, junk sci-fi, and trash s...
Top Five Coming-of-Age Movies and ‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Judy Blume’s beloved 1970 classic of young adult fiction has finally hit the big screen. Sean and Amanda discuss that, along with Disney’s new ‘...
The 1990s Summer Blockbuster Movie Draft
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are drafting again! Sean, Amanda, and Chris Ryan reunite for a draft of the summer blockbusters of the ’90s. Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Do...
‘Beau Is Afraid’: The Most Audacious and Polarizing Movie of the Year, With Ari Aster!
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ari Aster’s third feature, the Oedipal nightmare comedy ‘Beau Is Afraid,’ is here. Sean discusses the film’s virtuosic gifts and alienating ap...
The 10 Best Horror Movies So Far This Year. Plus: ‘Renfield,’ ‘The Pope’s Exorcist,’ and ‘Evil Dead Rise.’
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Horror is booming—Sean is joined by Chris Ryan to talk about four big releases, the best movies in the genre they’ve seen so far, and what defines...
Movie Swap: ‘Casablanca’ vs. ‘The In-Laws’ vs. ‘Spy Kids’
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time to swap, which means it’s time for our producer, Bobby, to finally watch ‘Casablanca’! Sean and Amanda pitch a pair of beloved spy ...
The Two Best Movies of 2023 So Far, and 10 More We Missed. Plus: Michelle Williams and Kelly Reichardt!
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sean and Amanda discuss ‘How to Blow Up a Pipeline’ and Kelly Reichardt’s ‘Showing Up’ (1:00) before checking in on several 2023 releases th...
The Magic of ‘Air’ and the Return of Ben Affleck and Matt Damon
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
At long last! Sean and Amanda dive deep on Ben Affleck’s ‘Air,’ the story of how Michael Jordan signed to Nike and the men who made it happen (1...
‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Is Here! Is Our Video Game Movie Future?
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Lindbergh and Charles Holmes join Sean to talk about one of the most anticipated films of the year: 'Mario'! They discuss the new film (1:00) and ...
‘Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves’ Is … Good. But Are Movies Just Brands Now?
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sean and Amanda dig into the surprisingly fun new ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ adaptation from the filmmakers who brought us ‘Game Night,’ before disc...
The 2008 Movie Draft
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are drafting again! Sean, Amanda, and Chris Ryan reunite for a draft of the movies from 2008. Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins Guest: Chri...
The Keanu Reeves Hall of Fame and ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate the fourth installment of the 'John Wick' franchise, Sean and Amanda build Keanu Reeves’s hall of fame (9:00) before breaking down the ...
The Movie Star Playbook: Adam Driver Edition. Plus: Did the Superhero Era Just Die?
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sean and Amanda look at the disappointing box office for ‘Shazam! Fury of the Gods’ and discuss the perilous future of superhero movies (1:00). Th...
‘Scream VI’ and the Scream Movie Rankings
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan and Sean’s sister Grace to dive deep into ‘Scream VI’ and break down the entire franchise. Hosts: Sean...
The Oscar Hangover Mailbag: An Unrealistic 2024 Preview and How to Improve the Show
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sean and Amanda are joined by Joanna Robinson to dig deeper into the telecast and answer your questions about the past and future of the Academy Award...
The 2023 Oscars: Everything Everywhere All the Academy Awards
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sean and Amanda break down the 95th Academy Awards, from Jimmy Kimmel’s take-no-prisoners monologue to the dominant performance of ‘Everything Eve...
Oscar Predictions: Who Will and Should Win at the Academy Awards
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sean and Amanda dig into what to expect from the Academy Awards, including prop bets for the telecast and predictions for every category. Hosts: Sean...
The ‘Dark Knight Rises’ Watch-Along
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time to wonder what will break first—your spirit … or your body. Chris Ryan joins Sean and Amanda to watch and discuss the final chapter in...
‘Creed III’ and the Top 10 Boxing Movies
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The third film in the Adonis Creed story, and the directorial debut of its star Michael B. Jordan, is here. Sean and Amanda dive deep into the movie b...
The 2023 Alternative Oscars, A.K.A the Big Picks!
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
That’s right, after a one-year hiatus, the Alternative Oscars are back, and that means Wesley Morris is back! He joins Sean and Amanda to hand out t...
‘Cocaine Bear’ and the Top Five Cocaine Movies
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
That’s right, folks, ‘Cocaine Bear’ is here. It’s a movie about a bear on cocaine. That’s the movie. Sean and Amanda break it down and then ...
Diving Deep Into ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ and ‘Triangle of Sadness’
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sean and Amanda are joined by Van Lathan to plumb the depths of two nautically inclined films that happen to be nominated for Best Picture at next mon...
‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ Is Here! But Is Marvel’s Future Here Too?
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sean and Amanda are joined by 'Ringer-Verse' cohost Mallory Rubin to measure the successes and shortcomings of the first film in Phase 5 of the Marvel...
The 1993 Mega Movie Draft
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are drafting again! And this time, the roster is growing. Van Lathan and Rob Mahoney join Sean, Amanda, and Chris Ryan for a draft of one of the gr...
‘Magic Mike’s Last Dance’ and the Top Five Dance Movies
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With this latest installment, Steven Soderbergh concludes his ‘Magic Mike’ trilogy. So, Sean and Amanda are celebrating by breaking down the new f...
Best Picture Power Rankings and a Deeply Weird Best Actress Investigation
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With less than five weeks until the Academy Awards, Joanna Robinson joins Sean and Amanda to dive deep into the Andrea Riseborough nomination controve...
‘Knock at the Cabin’ and Shyamalan Double Features, With M. Night Shyamalan!
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Elric Kane and Brian Saur, hosts of the ‘Pure Cinema Podcast,’ join Sean to talk about ‘Knock at the Cabin’ and provide some double-feature re...
‘Plane’ and the Top 10 Sky Trash Movies
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From the boys who brought you Garbage Crime, Junk Sci-Fi, and Trash Special Ops, comes: Sky Trash. Sean and Chris Ryan break down the latest entrant, ...
The Oscar Nominations Hangover and the Top 10 Movies at Sundance
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sean and Amanda take a closer look at the Academy’s 2023 picks (1:00) before digging into their experience with a virtual Sundance Film Festival, di...
The 2023 Oscar Nominations: Snubs, Surprises, and WTFs
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Oscar nominations are here! Sean and Amanda break 'em all down, including the big surprises and the final tally for the Best Picture race (1:00). ...
The 2023 Movie Auction. Plus: Damien Chazelle on ‘Babylon’!
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An action-packed episode! Chris Ryan joins Sean and Amanda to share some final Oscar nomination predictions (1:00) before engaging in a truly chaotic ...
Top Five War Movies and ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan to discuss the dark horse Oscar contender ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ and their favorite films about...
‘M3GAN,’ Plus Five Shocking Awards Season Twists
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With the SAG, PGA, and DGA nominations out, Amanda and Sean analyze the results and what they mean for an increasingly confusing awards season (1:00)....
The 2023 Golden Globes: Hollywood’s Messiest Night Returns
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The 80th annual Golden Globes returned to the airwaves and carved a path for the next two months of this awards season. Sean and Amanda break down a b...
Best Picture Power Rankings: An ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Surge and a Surprise No. 1
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back to power rank! With the release of Sarah Polley’s ‘Women Talking,’ Sean and Amanda are joined by Joanna Robinson to discuss the new...
The 23 Most Anticipated Movies of 2023
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! Amanda and Sean are gearing up for 2023 at the movies. On this episode, they talk about what happened at the box office over the holid...
The Top 10 Animated Movies of 2022 and ‘Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio’
01 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sean is joined by Charles Holmes to talk about the amazing stop-motion achievement ‘Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio’ and the best animated movies...
‘Babylon,’ ‘White Noise,’ and 10 Oscars Contenders to Stream Now
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sean and Amanda double dip into two maximal extravaganzas from two of our most exciting auteurs. First up: Damien Chazelle’s Silent Era Hollywood ba...
‘Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery’ and the Top Five Puzzle Movies
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sean and Amanda dive deep into Rian Johnson’s ‘Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery,’ the delightful sequel to his smash murder mystery (1:00). The...
The 2019 Movie Draft
23 Dec 2022
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...
The 10 Actors Who Won 2022. Plus: ‘Bardo’!
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sean and Amanda share their 10 favorite performances of the year (1:00). Then, Adam Nayman joins the show to discuss Alejandro González Iñárritu’...