The Big Picture

‘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 ...

The Effing Minions Episode and Top 5 Movies We’ll Show Our Kids

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After years of threats, Sean and Amanda finally dive deep into the franchise that houses the world’s biggest movie stars: the Minions! They discuss ...

The 10 Best Movies of 2022 … So Far

01 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sean invites an all-star cast of Ringer contributors to share their favorite movies of the year. Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins Guests: Rob...

The Ethan Hawke Hall of Fame and ‘The Black Phone’

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Ryan joins Sean to discuss the new horror thriller 'The Black Phone,' which stars one of our most beloved actors, Ethan Hawke (1:00). Then, they...

‘Elvis,’ ‘Walk Hard’ and Top Five Music Biopics

24 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Baz Luhrmann’s latest film, a life-spanning biopic of Elvis Presley, is here, and Sean and Amanda are breaking down this exhaustive, expansive new f...

‘Lightyear’ and Five Signs of the Streaming Movie Apocalypse

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sean and Amanda break down 'Lightyear,' the one new movie in theaters while a whole bundle of new movies are streaming at home right now, and what tha...

‘Spiderhead’ and the Five Netflix Movies That Matter

17 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s real and it’s here. Chris Ryan joins Sean to discuss Netflix’s new sci-fi drama ‘Spiderhead.’ Then they discuss Netflix’s challenges ...

The 2009 Movie Draft

14 Jun 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...

'Jurassic World: Dominion’ and the Jurassic Movie Rankings

10 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a new installment of the ‘Jurassic World’ series. Bryan Curtis joins Sean to break down the conclusion of the Jurassic saga and ranks al...

Top Five Adam Sandler Movies and ‘Hustle’

08 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sean is joined by Rob Harvilla to discuss Adam Sandler, his new Netflix NBA drama ‘Hustle,’ and share their top Sandler movies of all time. Host:...

The Most Awesome Movie of 2022, and 10 More to Stream Right Now. Plus, David Cronenberg!

03 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a recommendations episode! Sean breaks down 10 intriguing new movies that you can watch right now on a variety of streaming services (1:00). Th...

‘Top Gun: Maverick’: 100 Things We Loved About It

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Movies are back, Maverick is back, Tom Cruise is back, and Sean and Amanda are back to dive deep into the movie phenomenon of this young summer: ‘To...

‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Is Here!

27 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It. Is. Here! Tom Cruise’s Maverick flies again, after a years-long wait. Sean and Amanda break down the exhilarating arrival of ‘Top Gun: Maveric...

The Tom Cruise Hall of Fame

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a whole darn week of Tom Cruise on The Big Picture, because Cruise is returning to the big screen after four long years with ‘Top Gun: Maveri...

‘Ex Machina,’ ‘Annihilation,’ and ‘Men’: The Mind-bending Movies of Alex Garland

20 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sean is joined by Joanna Robinson to discuss the beguiling movies of writer-director Alex Garland, including his latest, the eerie folk-horror film ‘...

The 1992 Movie Draft

17 May 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 Stephen King Movie Hall of Fame

13 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There is a new adaptation of Stephen King’s ‘Firestarter’ out this weekend, which got us thinking about King movies and how they never really go...

Ask Sean Anything Mailbag: ‘Avatar 2,’ 10 Exciting Under-40 Directors, and ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ at the Oscars

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s dig into the mailbag! Sean answers your questions about the year in movies so far, film book recommendations, what a producer actually does, a...

‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ Is Here!

06 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s one of the year’s most anticipated movies, the first MCU entry of 2022, and the first movie in almost 10 years from the great Sam Raimi. Joan...

‘Spider-Man,’ ‘The Evil Dead,’ and the Sam Raimi Rankings

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week sees the release of ‘Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,’ which is directed by one of our favorite filmmakers, Sam Raimi. Adam Nay...

‘Nightmare Alley’ and Our Favorite Films Noir, With Patton Oswalt!

29 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Of all the movies we saw in 2021, the one we keep returning to is Guillermo del Toro’s modern noir about a mysterious carnival worker. To dig deep i...

The Nicolas Cage Hall of Fame and ‘The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent’

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Nic Cage season! To celebrate, Van Lathan and Rob Mahoney join Sean to talk about the new meta-action-comedy ‘The Unbearable Weight of Massiv...

‘The Northman,’ and the Top 5 Revenge Movies With Robert Eggers!

22 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The breathtaking new action-adventure epic from Robert Eggers, the director of ‘The Witch’ and ‘The Lighthouse,’ is here. Chris Ryan joins to ...

The 2003 Movie Draft

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are drafting again! Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Joanna Robinson to pick their faves and foil their pals in a draft...

‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ and Top Five Most Audacious Movies

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’re diving deep into Daniels’ multiversal extravaganza ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once,’ one of the year’s most acclaimed and thrilling...

Top Five Action Movie Scenes and the Madness of Michael Bay’s ‘Ambulance’

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Bay is back on the big screen with 'Ambulance,' a thrilling, nonstop cornucopia of explosions, car chases, shoot-outs, bank robberies, and eme...

Movie Swap: ‘Fargo’ vs. ‘The English Patient’

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time for another movie swap! It’s a 1996 showdown as Sean sends Amanda the Coen Brothers’ thriller ‘Fargo’ and Amanda returns volley wi...

Top Five Vampire Movies and ‘Morbius'

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With the release of ‘Morbius,’ Van Lathan joins Sean to discuss the new Spider-Man-adjacent Jared Leto vampire thriller (1:00). Then, they share t...

Life After the Slap: A Post-Oscars Mailbag

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been a couple of days since one of the most shocking moments in Oscars history. Sean reflects on the Will Smith–Chris Rock incident, what the...

The 2022 Oscars: The Smack Heard ’Round the World

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The 94th Academy Awards is in the books, and Sean and Joanna Robinson are here to break down all the winners, the ceremony, the hosts, and of course t...

The 2022 Oscar Predictions: Who Will Win and Who Should

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s almost time for the 94th annual Academy Awards, so Sean and Joanna Robinson are making picks in all 23 categories. Don’t fill out your Oscar ...

The 1990s Oscar Winners Draft. Plus: Ryusuke Hamaguchi!

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With the Oscars right around the corner, Chris Ryan joins Sean and Amanda to draft their favorite Oscar winners from the 1990s (1:00). Then, Sean is j...

‘X,’ ‘Deep Water,’ ‘Turning Red,’ and 10 New Movies You Need to See Now

18 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a recommendations episode! Sean talks about 10 movies from 2022 that he likes, where you can watch them, and why you should (1:00). Spoiler ale...

Top Five Film Scores. Plus: Hans Zimmer on 'Dune'!

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s talk movie music. Writer Jayson Greene joins Sean to talk about the art of the film score, the giants of the form, this year’s Oscar nominee...

Top Five Best Picture Winners and Why ‘The Power of the Dog’ Is This Year’s Front-runner

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are in the home stretch of a very long award season. On this episode, Sean is joined by Joanna Robinson and they are finally digging into Jane Camp...

The ‘Free Guy’ Watch-along

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

That’s right—we are watching ‘Free Guy,’ one of the biggest hits of 2021 and a very divisive movie. Chris joins Sean and Amanda to discuss the...

‘The Batman’ and Batman Movie Rankings

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sean is joined by Van Lathan and Rob Mahoney to take a deep dive into Matt Reeves’s ‘The Batman’ and have a spoiler-filled conversation (1:00) b...

‘The Batman’ Is Here!

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Holy reaction podcast, Batman! Chris Ryan and Joanna Robinson join Sean to break down ‘The Batman,’ the most-anticipated movie of the year so far ...

Best Picture Power Rankings and the Oscars Take Purge. Plus: ‘jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy’

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Award season is (finally) in full swing. Joanna Robinson joins Sean to break down the SAG Awards, the state of Best Picture (1:00), and to let Sean ge...

The 2018 Movie Draft

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are drafting again! Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan to pick their faves and foil their pals in another hotly contested draft of a memorabl...

‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ and the Most Extreme, Disreputable Movies Ever

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’re looking at the latest chapter in the ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ story, now available on Netflix, and the history of extreme, depraved, disg...

The 21st Century Action Hero Hall of Fame

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Shea Serrano joins Sean to break down the landscape of action moviemaking. With ‘Uncharted’ in theaters, featuring two generations of action hero—...

The Best Super Bowl Trailers and Movies in the ’90s, According to Chuck Klosterman

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joanna Robinson joins Sean to break down the Super Bowl movie trailers and ‘Death on the Nile,’ Kenneth Branagh’s latest Agatha Christie adaptat...

The Top 10 Junk Sci-Fi Movies, ‘Moonfall,’ and Michael Mann’s ‘Ferrari’

11 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In 2020, Chris Ryan and Sean identified a key subgenre in American movies—garbage crime—and laid out what makes it great. Today on the show, a seq...

The 2022 Oscar Nominations: Snubs, Surprises, and WTFs!

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The nominations for the 94th annual Academy Awards are here, and Amanda and Sean are breaking down all of them. Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobb...

Netflix’s Big Movie Year, ‘Jackass Forever,’ and the Five Greatest ‘Jackass’ Stunts of All Time

04 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Ryan joins Sean to break down the new trailer for Netflix’s 2022 movie lineup (1:00), and then celebrate the new movie ‘Jackass Forever’ (...

The Best Movie of 2022 So Far and 10 Sundance Films You Need to Know

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With the virtual 2022 Sundance Film Festival wrapped, Amy Nicholson rejoins Sean to discuss their experience from the couch, the big acquisitions, and...

Ten Movies to Stream, Best Picture Power Rankings, and an Ask Amanda Mailbag

27 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sean and Amanda hit on the Producers Guild, Writers Guild, and ACE Eddie nominations, key bellwethers of award season, and what they mean for the Acad...

‘Reservoir Dogs’ at 30 and the Legacy of Sundance ’92

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're hopping in a time machine back to 1992. Why? It’s been 30 years since Quentin Tarantino’s debut film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival...

The 2022 Movie Auction!

21 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’re auctioning off movies again, this time with a fresh slate for 2022. Chris Ryan joins Sean and Amanda to discuss the new ‘Scream’ sequel (1...

‘The Tragedy of Macbeth’ and the Coen Brothers Movie Rankings

19 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sean and Amanda discuss Joel Coen’s ‘The Tragedy of Macbeth,’ the latest Shakespeare adaptation, which stars Denzel Washington and is the direct...

The Bradley Cooper Hall of Fame and the ‘House of Gucci’ Oscars Surge

14 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A surprising SAG Awards nomination has got Sean and Amanda thinking about Bradley Cooper’s unusual path to superstardom. In this episode, they discu...

Let’s Talk ‘Licorice Pizza’

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time for a very important conversation about a very important film: Paul Thomas Anderson’s ninth feature, ‘Licorice Pizza.’ Joining Sean ...

The 22 Most Anticipated Movies of 2022

06 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda and Sean are gearing up for a fun 2022 at the movies … if they can go to the movies. On this episode, they pick their 11 most eagerly awaited...

Spider-Man: No Way Home’ for Best Picture—Why the Hell Not?

04 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sean and Amanda look at a debate that has been roiling the movie industry for nearly 15 years: Should the Academy Awards more accurately reflect the i...

Year-End Mailbag! The Top 10 Performances, Trailers, and Needle Drops of 2021

30 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s our last episode of the year and Sean and Amanda are celebrating 2021 by naming their 10 favorite performances on the big screen (1:00) before ...

‘Encanto’ and the 10 Most Underrated Movies of 2021

28 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Andy Greenwald joins Sean to discuss Disney’s latest achievement in animation, ‘Encanto,’ and share some tips for how to be a dad who wants to i...

‘The Matrix Resurrections’ and the Wachowski Movie Rankings

24 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

‘The Matrix Resurrections’ is out in theaters and streaming on HBO Max. Sean and Amanda talk about the film, the franchise (1:00), and the Wachows...

‘Scream’: The Oral History

22 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alan Siegel interviews the cast and crew of ‘Scream’ and uncovers what it took to get the iconic horror film made.You can read the written version...

Spider-Man’s Mega Box Office, Aaron Sorkin’s ‘Being the Ricardos,’ and Best Picture Power Rankings

21 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sean and Amanda hit the stunning box office success of ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ (1:00). Then they circle back to the Oscar race because this week...

‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Is Here!

17 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We’re talking about the most anticipated movie of the winter: 'Spider-Man: No Way Home.' Swinging into the conversation with Sean and Amanda is our ...

The Leonardo DiCaprio Hall of Fame and ‘Don’t Look Up’ With Adam McKay

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sean and Amanda discuss the new Netflix climate crisis satire ‘Don’t Look Up,’ which stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, and Meryl Stree...

‘West Side Story’ and Top Five Steven Spielberg Movies

10 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week marks the release of Steven Spielberg’s first musical, a remake and modest reimagining of the 1957 show and legendary 1961 film. Sean and ...

Top Five Movie Soundtracks

09 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a music-movies team-up episode. Rob Harvilla returns to the show to talk about the art of the soundtrack and share his top five favorites (1:00...

Top Five Movies of 2021. Plus: Denis Villeneuve on ‘Dune’!

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's time to talk about the best of the year, so Sean and Amanda are joined by Adam Nayman and Chris Ryan to share their five favorite movies of 2021 ...

The Holiday Movie Draft

02 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s December, which means it’s officially holiday movie season. We’re bringing Chris Ryan back to draft holiday movies with one special twist—...

‘The Beatles: Get Back’ and Our Fab 5 Beatles Albums

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The weekend delivered a bountiful feast for Beatles fans: Peter Jackson’s epic, revelatory eight-hour ‘Get Back’ documentary series on Disney+. ...

‘Licorice Pizza’ and the Paul Thomas Anderson Rankings

26 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Thomas Anderson’s ninth feature film opens today in select theaters. Sean and Amanda have a spoiler-free conversation about the coming-of-age s...

‘House of Gucci’ and Top 5 Ridley Scott Movies

24 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for the house of Gucci! Ridley Scott's much-anticipated family crime drama set among the famed Italian fashion empire, starring Lady Gaga, A...

‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife,’ ‘Tick, Tick ... Boom!,' and Our Top Five Feel-Good Movies

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're talking about a trio of new releases—'Ghostbusters: Afterlife,' 'Tick, Tick ... Boom!,' and 'C'mon C'mon'—that attempt to pluck our heartstr...

‘King Richard’ and Top 5 Sports Movies With Bill Simmons

19 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With Will Smith in the center of the frame, ‘King Richard’ has garnered a lot of Oscars buzz. Now that the film is in theaters and on HBO Max, we ...

10 Irrational Best-Picture Oscar Predictions and Why ‘Belfast’ Is the Front-Runner

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Once upon a time, this was a podcast dedicated to Academy Awards coverage, so we’re going to throwback today to discuss Kenneth Branagh’s autobiog...

The Royal Movie Hall of Fame and ‘Spencer’

12 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kristen Stewart’s much-anticipated role as Princess Diana in ‘Spencer’ has finally arrived. We discuss Stewart’s performance, as well as the l...

Top Five Movie Robots, ‘Finch,’ and the Awful Truth About Hollywood

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A new Tom Hanks movie, ‘Finch,’ just hit Apple TV+; it's about a man and his robot pal enduring a post-apocalyptic terrain. Sean is joined by 'Gen...

‘Eternals’ Is a Big Miss. But Is Marvel Too Big to Fail?

05 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The newest entrant in the MCU comes from Oscar-winning filmmaker Chloe Zhao, but something isn’t quite right about the movie. Sean is joined by Joan...

The 1994 Mega-Movie Draft

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are drafting again! And this time, the roster is growing. Shea Serrano and Van Lathan join Sean, Amanda, and Chris Ryan for a draft of one of the g...

The Edgar Wright Rankings and ‘Last Night in Soho’ With Edgar Wright!

29 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The director’s latest, the psychological horror movie ‘Last Night in Soho,’ is out in theaters. Sean is joined by The Ringer's Rob Harvilla to t...

Dune. DUNE. DUNE!

25 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is a podcast about ‘Dune.’ DUUUUUUUUUUUNE. Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins Guest: Chris Ryan Producer: Bobby Wagner Learn more ab...

Top Five Wes Anderson Movies and ‘The French Dispatch’

22 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After being delayed more than a year by COVID, Wes Anderson’s ‘The French Dispatch’ has finally hit theaters in limited release. We gather to di...

Top 5 Movie Duos and Why ‘The Last Duel’ Rules

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We’re talking about ‘The Last Duel,’ the latest film from Ridley Scott and the first produced screenplay from Matt Damon and Ben Affleck since ‘...

Let’s Rank the Horror Franchises. Plus: ‘Halloween Kills.’

15 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Every year, Chris Ryan joins Sean to share his favorite horror flicks, break down the state of the genre, and spotlight a few under-the-radar gems. Th...

The 1998 Movie Draft: A Time for Betrayal

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are drafting again! Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan to pick their faves and foil their pals in another hotly contested draft over a deligh...

No Time to Die’ and Top Five James Bond Movies

08 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

James Bond is back! After a nearly two-year delay, ‘No Time to Die’ finally arrives in theaters around the world. To celebrate, Sean and Amanda ar...

‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’ and Top 5 Comic Book Movie Sequels

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eddie Brock and his alien symbiote pal are back in 'Venom: Let There Be Carnage,' a sequel to the surprise mega-hit from 2018. To break down the new ...

Top Five ‘Sopranos’ Episodes and ‘The Many Saints of Newark’ With David Chase

01 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This weekend sees the release in theaters and streaming on HBO Max of ‘The Many Saints of Newark,’ a film prequel to David Chase’s medium-alteri...

A 400th Episode "Ask Us Anything" Mailbag Extravaganza

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the 400th episode! To celebrate, Sean and Amanda are opening up the mailbag to answer just about anything you wanted to know, in the world of m...

The 2021 Movie Star Ranking: 35 Under 35. Plus, the Catastrophe of 'Dear Evan Hansen.'

24 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's back! We revisit our controversial list of young stars 18 months later and determine what we got right, what we got wrong, and where movie stardo...

Top-Five Actor Transformations, ‘The Eyes of Tammy Faye,’ and the Horrifying Future of Award Shows

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s late September, and that can only mean one thing: We now begin that deathless march to the center of the hellscape better known as Awards Seaso...

Top 5 Clint Eastwood Movies and ‘Cry Macho’

17 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

'Cry Macho,' the 44th film directed by 91-year-old Hollywood icon Clint Eastwood, arrives in theaters and is now available on HBO Max. Adam Nayman an...

The 2004 Movie Draft

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We asked, you decided: After a public vote, we're drafting from the year 2004. Who were we? What were we doing? And what movies were we seeing? Join S...

The Prestige Dirtbag Movie: A Celebration

10 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sean is joined by Chris Ryan to break down the new Paul Schrader film ‘The Card Counter,’ explore Schrader’s seminal works, and define one of th...

The 20 Most Anticipated Fall Movies and the Winners of the Telluride Film Festival

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sean chats with Amanda about his trip to the Telluride Film Festival, an annual launchpad for Oscar contenders. He talks about the best films he saw a...

‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ and the 10 Movies to See Before It

03 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This weekend sees the release of a hugely important movie for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, ‘Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.’ Sean bre...

‘Dune,’ ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ and the Best Trailers of 2021

31 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sean and Amanda talk about the buzzy new ‘Spider-Man’ trailer, as well as some hotly anticipated awards-season films, including ‘The Power of th...

Top Five Summer 2021 Movies and Everything Sean Missed While He Was Out

27 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sean returns from his break and Amanda runs down the major story lines from the world of movies that he missed (0:31). Then, they share their favorite...

8. “Something Wonderful Is Coming to an End” | Gene and Roger

25 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Still reeling from Gene Siskel's death, Roger Ebert tries to bring their show into the new century. But Hollywood is changing, and so is the media lan...

7. “The Realities of Time” | Gene and Roger

23 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

By the late '90s, the unlikely alliance between Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert was stronger than ever. But their hard-won friendship would soon face unex...

The M. Night Shyamalan Rankings and ‘Old’

20 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In July, the sometimes-acclaimed, sometimes-controversial, sometimes-downright-vilified writer-director M. Night Shyamalan released his 14th feature f...

6. “The Human Condition” | Gene and Roger

17 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For Siskel and Ebert, the '90s were a revolutionary era—both for the movies and for their careers. A new generation of filmmakers was taking over Ho...

The 2007 Movie Draft

12 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We’re drafting again—and this time we’re not messing around. It’s 2007, one of the greatest movie years of our lifetimes, with several persona...