The Big Picture

‘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’...

‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ and the James Cameron Rankings

16 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Big Jim! We’re goin’ back to Pandora, baby! James Cameron’s ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ is here, 13 years after the original dominated the mo...

James Cameron: An Oral History

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alan Siegel interviews some of James Cameron's creative collaborators to find out the secrets of the blockbuster director's success. You can read the ...

The Snubs and Surprises of the Golden Globe Noms, ‘The Whale,’ and the Brendan Fraser Hall of Fame

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Zach Baron joins Sean and Amanda for an action-packed episode that hits on the Golden Globe nominations; Will Smith’s new movie, ‘Emancipation’;...

A 'Big Pic' Gift Guide: 10 Blu-rays Every Human Needs. Plus: Park Chan-wook!

09 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Happy holidays! Actor Timothy Simons joins Sean for the ultimate gift: a conversation about how to build a Blu-ray collection—how to shop for them, ...

The Top Five Movies of 2022

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s here—time for year-end lists! Adam Nayman and Chris Ryan join Sean and Amanda to discuss Sight and Sound’s Greatest Films of All Time poll ...

Best Picture Power Rankings: Let the Games Begin

02 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Oscar season is … here? Sean and Amanda briefly dig into the 2022 Sight and Sound poll before discussing the touching new Robert Downey Jr. family d...

‘The Menu,’ ‘Bones and All,’ and 20 Movies We Missed From 2022

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been a long year at the movies. We’ve covered *almost* everything on the show. But a few titles slipped through the cracks. Sean and Amanda r...

The Steven Spielberg Rankings and ‘The Fabelmans’

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

‘The Fabelmans,’ Spielberg’s deeply personal new film, opens wide this holiday weekend. To celebrate, Joanna Robinson joins Sean and Amanda to b...

How to Direct a Movie, With Sam Esmail

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

‘Mr. Robot’ creator and filmmaker Sam Esmail returns to the show for a wide-ranging conversation about the state of movies and how he made his for...

Mega Mailbag: ‘She Said,’ Best Journalism Movies, and an Oscars Power Ranking

18 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

‘She Said,’ a new installment in the long history of journalism films, premieres this weekend. Bryan Curtis, the host of the 'Press Box' podcast, ...

The 1997 Movie Draft

15 Nov 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...

‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Is Here!

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The sequel to Ryan Coogler’s box office–dominating, culture-shifting, Oscar-nominated 2018 film is here. Van Lathan joins Sean and Amanda to break...

The 2022 Movie Star Ranking: 35 Under 35, Revisited

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

More than 20 months ago, Sean and Amanda embarked on their first-ever Movie Star Ranking. It's become a yearly tradition, and with the streaming relea...

‘The Banshees of Inisherin’ and Top 5 Movie Friendships

05 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Ryan joins Sean and Amanda to dive into Martin McDonagh’s new film, ‘The Banshees of Inisherin,’ a reunion of Brendan Gleeson and Colin Fa...

Ten Movies to See Right Now. Plus, James Gray Returns!

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a tremendously hectic period at the movies right now, with award season picking up pace, the Streaming Wars in high gear, and some major-event ...

'TÁR' Is the Movie of 2022. Here’s Why.

28 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sean and Amanda dive deep into one of the year’s most exciting and resonant movies, Todd Field’s ‘Tár' (1:00). Then, Field joins Sean to discus...

‘Black Adam’: The Worst Movie of the Decade?

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The hierarchy of power has changed and Sean is depressed about it. Charles Holmes and Rob Mahoney join Sean to talk about ‘Black Adam,’ the no. 1 ...

The Julia Roberts Hall of Fame and ‘Ticket to Paradise’

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Julia Roberts, the once (and maybe future) queen of the box office returns to movie theaters this weekend with ‘Ticket to Paradise,’ a rom-com r...

‘Halloween Ends’ and the 'Halloween' Movie Rankings

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

‘Halloween Ends,’ the third and allegedly final installment of David Gordon Green’s legacy sequel 'Halloween' trilogy, debuted this weekend in t...

The Horror Movie Draft

14 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are drafting again and since it’s Halloween season, we needed to bring in a big gun. Six-time 'Big Picture' returning champion Alex Ross Perry is...

The David Lynch Episode

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This year marks the 30th anniversary of David Lynch’s ‘Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me,’ and the 25th anniversary of ‘Lost Highway.’ To celebr...

The Most Exciting (and Baffling) Movies of Awards Season, Plus the Genius of ‘Andor'

07 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sean and Amanda get excited for the best movie month of the year, digging into some new October releases, including ‘Amsterdam,’ ‘Triangle of Sa...

The Great ‘Avatar’ Debate with Blank Check’s Griffin Newman and David Sims

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

‘Avatar: The Way of Water,’ the sequel to the most lucrative movie of all time, is slated for the end of this year. Does anyone care? Sean is join...

‘Bros’ and Our Top Five 21st Century Comedies

30 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

‘Bros,’ Billy Eichner’s first leading role in a feature, is in theaters. Sean and Amanda dig into the movie before sharing their five favorite s...

‘Blonde’ and the Top 5 Essential Marilyn Monroe Movies

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

‘Blonde,’ Andrew Dominik’s long-awaited Marilyn Monroe biopic starring Ana de Armas, is now available on Netflix. Sean and Amanda dissect the fi...

The ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ Fiasco

23 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the movie event of the fall, but not in a good way. Sean and Amanda break down all things ‘Don’t Worry Darling,’ Olivia Wilde’s controv...

‘The Woman King’ and 10 Movies to See Now. Plus: The Best and Worst Films at TIFF.

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After a quiet few weeks, movies are back in theaters in a big way—and none bigger than Gina Prince-Bythewood’s warrior epic ‘The Woman King.’ ...

The 1980s Comedy Movie Draft

16 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are drafting again! And we’re widening the scope this time around. Sean, Amanda, and Chris Ryan pick their faves and foil their pals in a draft o...

'Barbarian'!!!

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The no. 1 movie in America is a depraved, completely unpredictable horror movie: hallelujah! Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan (2:00) to talk a...

500th Episode Call-In Spectacular!

09 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We did it—500 episodes! To celebrate, Sean, Amanda, and Bobby are taking your calls and answering your burning questions about their favorite epis...

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

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Oscars Show is back! Sean recounts his biggest takeaways from Telluride and what can be gleaned for the upcoming awards season, before Sean and Am...

The 2005 Upside-Down Movie Draft

02 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are drafting again! And we have a twist: Rather than draft the best movies of 2005, we’re looking at some of the worst and making a case for them...

The Sylvester Stallone Hall of Fame With Bill Simmons

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sylvester Stallone is back on the big screen in ‘Samaritan,’ an Amazon Prime superhero vehicle with Stallone at the center. To mark the occasion, ...

Our Top 5 Fantasy Favorites: ‘Lord of the Rings,’ ‘House of the Dragon,’ and ‘Three Thousand Years of Longing’

26 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

George Miller, the beloved filmmaker responsible for the 'Mad Max' films, 'Babe,' 'Happy Feet,' and more, has a new fantasy film called 'Three Thousan...

The 20 Most Anticipated Movies of Fall 2022

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been a grim summer movie season, but a promising fall awaits. Amanda and Sean break down the summer doldrums at the box office and then share t...

Top Five “One Crazy Night” Movies and ‘Bodies Bodies Bodies’

12 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joanna Robinson joins Sean to dig into A24’s new Gen Z horror-comedy-whodunit ‘Bodies Bodies Bodies’ (0:00) and to share their five favorite “...

‘Prey’ and the ‘Predator’ Movie Rankings

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The latest in the ‘Predator’ movie saga, ‘Prey,’ is streaming on Hulu now. Chris Ryan joins Sean to talk about the film and where it sits in t...

‘Bullet Train’ and the Top 5 Movies Set on a Train

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

‘Bullet Train’, a new movie set—you guessed it—on a Bullet Train, hits theaters this weekend. Van Lathan joins Sean to discuss the star-studde...

Five New Films to Stream, ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ for Best Picture, and a Summer Movie Mailbag

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sean shares five new films to stream (1:00) before opening up the mailbag to answer your questions and beat the summer doldrums (22:00). Host: Sean Fe...

‘The Gray Man’ and the Top 10 Trash Special Ops Movies

29 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Russo Brothers’ new Netflix action extravaganza got Sean and Chris Ryan thinking about a subgenre they love: trashy spy subcontractor stories. T...

The 1987 Mega-Movie Draft With Quentin Tarantino and Roger Avary!

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are drafting again and we have some special guests: Quentin Tarantino and Roger Avary, longtime friends, filmmaking collaborators, and the hosts of...

‘Nope’ With Jordan Peele!

22 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

‘Nope,’ Jordan Peele’s third feature film as writer-director, is in theaters now. Sean and Van Lathan dig into this complex, fascinating extrate...

John Carpenter’s ‘The Thing’ at 40, With John Carpenter!

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This year marks the 40th anniversary of John Carpenter’s sci-fi horror masterpiece, one of the signature cult classics in American cinema. Sean and ...

The 2022 Movie Auction Returns!

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time to auction again—after a thrilling Part 1 earlier in the year, Chris rejoins Sean and Amanda to bid on the best of the rest of the movie...

‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ and Five Ways to Fix the Marvel Crisis

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There’s some angst among fans of the biggest franchise story of the 21st century. So Sean is joined by Charles Holmes and Rob Mahoney to discuss 'Th...

‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Is Here!

08 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sean is joined by Joanna Robinson to reflect on the passing of the great James Caan, before breaking down Taika Waititi’s latest installment of the ...