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The Oscars Show Returns: The Five Best Movies at the Fall Festivals … So Far
18 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's (virtual) film festival season! Sean and Amanda break down the Telluride Film Festival and Toronto International Film Festival movies they've see...
Let’s Talk ‘Tenet’
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Christopher Nolan’s 11th feature film, ‘Tenet,’ has opened in theaters around the world and we are going to talk about it. But first, we dive in...
Breaking Down ‘I’m Thinking of Ending Things,’ With Charlie Kaufman
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The acclaimed writer-director Charlie Kaufman has returned with a new film, the disorienting, fascinating adaptation of the 2016 novel 'I'm Thinking o...
Did Disney’s ‘Mulan’ Experiment Work? A Binge Mode Investigation
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda and Sean are joined by Binge Mode's Jason Concepcion and Mallory Rubin to explore the 1998 Disney classic 'Mulan' and the new live-action remak...
Top Five Hitchcock Movies and ‘Psycho’ at 60
04 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Master of Suspense's classic film ‘Psycho’ turns 60 this month, so Sean and Amanda have convened Chris Ryan and The New York Times' Wesley Mor...
Top Five Christopher Nolan Movies and a ‘Tenet’ Review From Canada
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
'Tenet' is here! But not everywhere. With Christopher Nolan's latest unavailable to California and New York residents, Sean and Amanda call on Ringer ...
Are Movies the New TV? A Podcast Crossover Special, Part 1. Plus: Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter!
28 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In a special mega-pod, Andy Greenwald and Chris Ryan join Sean and Amanda for a two-part conversation about the way that movies seems to be aping the ...
'The Batman’ Is Coming and the 2011 Movie Draft Is Here
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It’s baaaaack. Due to popular demand, we’ve decided to run back the movie draft. Chris Ryan rejoins Sean and Amanda to make their picks for the be...
Movie Theaters Are Reopening. Is America Ready? Plus: RZA!
21 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In 44 states around the country, movie theaters will reopen their doors this weekend for the release of the Russell Crowe thriller 'Unhinged,' a contr...
The Movie of the Year Is Here: ‘Boys State’
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda and Sean dive deep into the year’s most provocative and entertaining film, the documentary ‘Boys State,’ an intimate portrait of the summ...
Ben Affleck's Next Movie and Five Behind-the-Scenes Hollywood Stories We Want
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sean is joined by Chris Ryan to talk about Ben Affleck's recently announced new movie, an adaptation of 'The Big Goodbye' about the making of the film...
Top Five Apocalypse Movies, Plus the Return of James Gray
07 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It’s armageddon time. Or at least it feels that way these days. Sean and Amanda talk about coping with the ongoing fear and frustration by doing wh...
Are Movie Theaters Screwed?
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The AMC theater chain cut a deal with Universal last week, ending a months-long standoff over the future of film distribution. What does the deal mean...
The F**k, Marry, Kill Game: Oliver Stone Movies
31 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With the release of his new memoir 'Chasing the Light,' the provocative, award-winning writer-director Oliver Stone is back in the news. Amanda and Se...
10 Predictions About the Future of Movies. Plus: Ron Howard!
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
'Tenet' is delayed until Labor Day. 'Top Gun: Maverick' has been bumped to 2021. And yet 'The New Mutants' is scheduled to open in theaters on Augus...
Introducing the Movie Draft: 2010 Edition
24 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is an episode about movies in the year 2010. Why? Well, it’s been 10 years since 2010, 10 long years in the life cycle of American movies. A lo...
Celebrating ‘Scott Pilgrim vs. the World’ 10 Years Later With Edgar Wright
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a decade since the release of one of the most prescient, purely entertaining movies of the century: Edgar Wright's 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the Wo...
Top Five Summertime Movies
17 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Summer movie season has effectively been canceled, but we're still thinking about what summer means to the movies. Chris Ryan joins Sean and Amanda to...
‘Palm Springs Is The Year’s Most Fun Movie. Plus: Introducing ‘The Connect’ With Shea Serrano and Jason Concepcion.
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The perfect quarantine movie has arrived: the delightful Andy Samberg high-concept rom-com ‘Palm Springs’ exploded this weekend after its release ...
The Dad Movie Hall of Fame. Plus: the Kickass Action of ‘The Old Guard’
10 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We're still stuck at home, but another wave of new movie releases arrives this weekend, including Netflix's exciting new Charlize Theron action film '...
‘Hamilton’ Is a Movie. Or Is It? Plus: Remembering Ennio Morricone.
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sean and Amanda discuss the life and career of the legendary film composer Ennio Morricone, who died on Sunday at 91 (1:24). Then they discuss the new...
The Best Movies of 2020 … So Far
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Movie theaters have been closed for more than half the year, but we’ve still gotten our fair share of great films. Adam Nayman joins Sean and Amanda...
So … ‘Tenet’? Plus: Top Five Movies About Making Movies
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It’s happening again: Christopher Nolan’s ‘Tenet’ has been moved once more, stoking new debate about the future of movie theaters. Sean and Am...
A Screenwriting King and the Queen of Movie Podcasts
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve got a double shot of interviews on today’s show. First up, David Koepp, the writer-director of the new horror film ‘You Should Have Left,’...
‘The King of Staten Island’ and the Judd Apatow Hall of Fame
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After five years away from feature filmmaking, Apatow is back with a new muse: ‘SNL’ star Pete Davidson, who loosely adopts his life story for the...
‘Tenet’ and the Oscars Are Delayed. What’s Next?
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The release of Christopher Nolan’s ‘Tenet’ was pushed back, setting in motion a domino effect for the rest of the summer movie slate. Sean and A...
Spike Lee's 'Da 5 Bloods': The Most Important Movie of 2020
12 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Released directly to Netflix during a bracing period of American tumult, Spike Lee's 'Da 5 Bloods' continues his mission as a politically minded and a...
The Importance of Spike Lee
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Some filmmakers interpret the past. Some capture the present. Spike Lee does both, and he sees the future. There has never been a more urgent moment f...
HBO Max Isn't TV—It's Movie Paradise. Here Are 25 You Should Watch.
29 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The launch of HBO Max means a new entrant in the streaming TV wars. But the big winners might be movie fans. HBO Max's catalog is one of the deepest w...
Top Five All-in-One-Day Movies and 'The Lovebirds'
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The new Netflix film 'The Lovebirds' falls into a classic bucket: the all-in-one-day movie. Sean and Amanda talk about what works (and what doesn't) i...
The Snyder Cut Will Be Released! But Why? Plus: How to Watch 100 Classic Movies.
22 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After years of lobbying Warner Bros., the fans are getting what they want: the Zack Snyder cut of 'Justice League,' exclusively on HBO Max in 2021. Wh...
Can Christopher Nolan's 'Tenet' Reopen Theaters?
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
An extraordinary burden has been placed upon 'Tenet.' With a still-unchanged July 17 release date, the Warner Bros. production could be the movie to r...
Bane, Venom, and 'Capone': The Tom Hardy Hall of Fame | The Big Picture
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
No one challenges the expectations of movie stardom more than Tom Hardy. His latest film—the scatological, phantasmagoric, late-life biopic 'Capone'...
Ahoy! The Top Five Movies Set at Sea | The Big Picture
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We needed a bigger boat to select the finest movies set on the great ocean blue, so Chris Ryan returns to aid Sean and Amanda. They each choose their ...
'Extraction' and the 10 Best Movies Released During Quarantine
08 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's been nearly two months since movie theaters closed and Hollywood was forced to pivot. Sean and Amanda dig into the VOD crates as well as the stre...
Objection! Top 10 Courtroom Dramas | The Big Picture
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here's the case as it stands: We put the vote to you, the jurors, and you wanted to hear our closing arguments on the best courtroom dramas in movie h...
Emergency Mailbag: The Oscars Are Streaming and Hollywood Is Fighting Over Trolls | The Big Picture
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With a double hit of noisy movie-business news, Sean and Amanda dive into the mailbag to answer all your questions about the movie theater chain vs. U...
Beastie Boys Made a Movie. We Made a Beastie Boys Podcast. | The Big Picture
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
That's right, Mike D and Ad-Rock have teamed up with Spike Jonze to make a movie chronicling the history of one of the most important bands of all tim...
Top 10 Original Netflix Movies | The Big Picture
24 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
During quarantine, Netflix has risen high above its competitors, with a soaring stock price and a captive audience. Sean and Amanda dig into the relat...
The Curious Case of 'Molly's Game' and Netflix | The Big Picture
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There's no more powerful curator than Netflix, as capable of launching a new phenomenon as reviving an old favorite. Sean and Amanda look at how 'Moll...
Top 10 Horny Quarantine Erotic Thrillers | The Big Picture
17 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
All across the country, millions of Americans are bunkered down in their homes. Some of those people are alone. Some are cocooned with their partners....
Movie Apocalypse: 'Trolls World Tour' Is the Most Important Film of 2020 | The Big Picture
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The 'Trolls' sequel wouldn't normally be a topic of serious interrogation on the show, but with new theatrical releases on hold, 'Trolls World Tour' h...
Criterion Channel Is a Streaming Miracle. Here are 25 Movies You Should Watch Now | The Big Picture
10 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Criterion Channel streaming service is celebrating its one-year anniversary this week and it has been a shelter in a storm for movie lovers during...
Movie Swap: 'Aliens' vs. 'Four Weddings and a Funeral' | The Big Picture
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hollywood has officially canceled summer movie season, so we're going back to old favorites and exposing each other to new experiences. For their late...
100 Years of Genius: The Toshiro Mifune Hall of Fame | The Big Picture
03 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Japanese superstar would have turned 100 years old this week, so for our 250th episode, Mifune's centenary is as good a time as we're ever going t...
Screw It, We're Giving Out 2021 Oscars Right Now | The Big Picture
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
New movie releases have slowed to a crawl, but we do have a quarter of a year's worth to judge. Sean and Amanda have scanned the results and decided t...
The Movie Star Ranking: 35 Under 35 | The Big Picture
27 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With no new movies on the horizon, we have resorted to ridiculous rankings. First up, a completely unscientific but emotionally charged rundown of the...
We're Watching Every New Movie at Home Now. Is That a Good Thing? Plus: Bill Simmons on 'The Hunt.' | The Big Picture
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Suddenly, nearly every 2020 movie that's been released is available at home. Sean and Amanda break down our new (hopefully temporary) reality of home ...
100 Movies for You: A Streaming Recommendation Mega-Mailbag | The Big Picture
20 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You asked and we answered. After diving into the mailbag, Sean and Amanda tackled all your questions and came up with dozens of movies to watch during...
Movie Theaters Are Closed. When They Reopen, Will the Movies Follow? | The Big Picture
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With virtually every major new release pushed back and the box office recording a record low over the weekend, movie theaters have shuttered around th...
Hollywood Is Pressing Pause. So Stream These Movies. | The Big Picture
13 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The coronavirus and new social distancing measures have led most major studios to delay their spring theatrical releases. With blockbuster titles like...
How the Coronavirus Is Affecting the Movie Industry. Plus: 'Onward' and the Future of Pixar. | The Big Picture
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The spread of COVID-19 has struck virtually every part of communal life, including the movie theater. With more people staying home to watch movies, S...
Top Five Mark Wahlberg Movies: Say Hi to Your Mother for Us | The Big Picture
06 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Wahlberg is one of the most unlikely movie stars of the century, mixing serious drama, comedy, action, and highbrow films across his long career....
Ben Affleck and Life After Batman in 2020; Plus: Bill Simmons on 'The Invisible Man' | The Big Picture
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As his new drama, 'The Way Back,' nears release, Ben Affleck is back in the spotlight and opening up about his struggles with substance misuse. It's t...
The Monster Movie Hall of Fame and 'The Invisible Man' | The Big Picture
28 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate the release of 'The Invisible Man,' Leigh Whannell's clever reimagining of the classic Universal monster movie, Adam Nayman joins the sho...
Top Five Movie Soundtrack Needle Drops. Plus: Robbie Robertson | The Big Picture
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The art of placing music in a movie is harder than it looks. 'Ringer' staff writer Rob Harvilla joins Sean to explore the rules of a great needle drop...
Introducing the Movie Director Game, With Sam Esmail | The Big Picture
21 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Movies have the February blues, so we enlisted a friend of the show to liven things up. 'Mr. Robot' creator and movie fanatic Sam Esmail joins Sean an...
Welcome to Dumpuary: Breaking Down a Bad Movie Buffet | The Big Picture
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Oscars are a distant memory, but we are still trapped in February, a typically scary time for movie lovers. Sean and Amanda explore the good, the ...
Have the Academy Awards Changed for Good? A Post-'Parasite' Oscars Mailbag | The Big Picture
12 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Still awash in the 'Parasite' afterglow, we drill down on some of the lingering questions from the 92nd Oscars submitted by you, the listeners (1:17)....
The 2020 Oscars: Holy S***, ‘Parasite’ Won! | The Big Picture
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In a shocking and exhilarating finale to the 92nd Academy Awards, ‘Parasite’ and Bong Joon-ho won Best Picture, capping off an amazing Cinderella ...
Predicting the 2020 Oscars | The Big Picture
07 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In our final show before the 92nd Oscars, we run down every category and predict what we think will win each award. Will it be a historic night for 'P...
Our Alternative Academy Awards | The Oscars Show
05 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Now that we know how this weekend’s Oscar ceremony is lining up, we’re ready to share some ideas of our own. Wesley Morris joins Sean and Amanda f...
The Idiot's Guide to Winning Best Picture. Plus: We Make the Case for 'Parasite.' | The Oscars Show
03 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
'1917' has run roughshod over the preliminary awards shows, dominating at the BAFTAs over the weekend. Does a WGAs win for 'Parasite' create any dayli...
The Five Most Important Movies at Sundance | The Big Picture
31 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We have returned from Sundance and we have seen the movies. Some of them, at least. Sean and Amanda break down the Sundance movie archetypes and share...
Has '1917' Already Locked Up Best Picture? And Is That Bad for the Academy Awards? | The Oscars Show
27 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After a victory at the Directors Guild of America Awards, Sam Mendes's '1917' seems poised for dominance on Oscar night. How did the most exciting rac...
The 15 Most Anticipated Movies at Sundance. Plus: Randy Newman! | The Big Picture
24 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We've touched down in Park City, Utah, for the Sundance Film Festival and we're ready to watch some movies. Sean and Amanda break down what it means t...
'Parasite' vs. '1917' : The Best Picture Showdown Is Here. Plus: It's Mailbag Time | The Oscars Show
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After a busy weekend for guild awards ceremonies, we have a new front-runner, '1917,' which scored a big win at the Producers Guild Awards. But 'Paras...
The 20 Most Anticipated Movies of 2020 | The Big Picture
17 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A new movie year is upon us, and just like that we have our first disaster: 'Dolittle.' Sean and Amanda break down the Robert Downey Jr.–talking ani...
'1917' and the Roger Deakins Hall of Fame (SPOILERS) | The Big Picture
15 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Mendes's extraordinary World War I drama, designed and shot to look as if it is unfolding in one seamless take, has crashed the Oscars party and d...
The Snubs and Surprises of the 92nd Academy Award Nominations | The Oscars Show
13 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sean and Amanda break down all the surprises and snubs (RIP, 'Uncut Gems') among a complicated collection of Oscar nominations, including the overwhel...
Predicting the Nominations For the 2020 Oscars | The Big Picture
10 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With the 2020 Oscar nominations set to be announced Monday morning, we run down a list of 15 categories and attempt to predict which films, filmmakers...
2020 Golden Globes: Winners and Losers | The Oscars Show
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sean and Amanda recap a night in which '1917' won big, taking home both Best Motion Picture—Drama and Best Director. What does this mean, if anythin...
2020 Golden Globes Predictions | The Big Picture
03 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The new year is here, and with it the most fraught awards show of the season. Ricky Gervais returns to host and Sean and Amanda return to make some (p...
Was 2019 the Best Movie Year of the Decade? Plus: 'The Rise of Skywalker' Aftermath. | The Oscars Show
30 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sean and Amanda close out the year by breaking down the tepid reception and complicated franchise future of 'Star Wars' in the aftermath of 'The Rise ...
The Genius of 'Uncut Gems.' Plus: the Safdie Brothers! | The Big Picture
26 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is how the Safdies win. Sean shares the 12 highly specific things he loves (with spoilers!) about the New York brothers' new film (0:55). Then, J...
Why 'Little Women' Matters. Plus: Greta Gerwig! | The Big Picture
23 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's been 25 years since the last Hollywood adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's novel about the March sisters. Why did Greta Gerwig want to tackle this ...
'Cats': Seriously, WTF? | The Big Picture
20 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Hooper's adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's smash musical hit has finally come to movie theaters and … well … yikes. Sean and Amanda break do...
'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' Emergency Deep Dive (SPOILERS) | The Big Picture
20 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
'Episode IX' is here and, well, it's not all we'd hoped and dreamed it would be. To break down J.J. Abrams's film, the ninth and final installment in ...
'Bombshell,' 'Richard Jewell,' and What Happens When Movies Mess With the Media | The Oscar Show
17 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bryan Curtis stops by to talk about 'Richard Jewell' and 'Bombshell,' two new films about the media, the Kathy Scruggs controversy at the center of Cl...
Netflix + Michael Bay = 2019's Wildest Movie a.k.a ‘6 Underground’ | The Big Picture
13 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The grand master of ridiculous action movies is back and he’s teamed up with Netflix. Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan to break down every a...
Golden Globes Nominations Snubs and Surprises | The Oscars Show
09 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Golden Globe nominations are here, and they're as dumb as ever. But will they matter come Oscars time? Amanda and Sean break down all the nominees...
The Top Five Movies of the Year | The Big Picture
06 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Ryan and Adam Nayman join Sean and Amanda to rank their top five movies of 2019, which got off to a slow start but has been flooded with great f...
'The Irishman' Is NOT Too Long. Plus: Predicting the Golden Globe Nominations. | The Oscars Show
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We're less than a week away from the official start of awards season: Golden Globe nominations. Amanda and Sean share their best guesses in the major ...
The Top 10 Movies of the Decade | The Big Picture
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan to discuss, debate, and ultimately crown the 10 best films of the decade as they see them. Hosts: Sean Fennes...
Top Five Murder Mysteries. Plus: Rian Johnson on ‘Knives Out’ | The Big Picture
25 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We convene to share our top five murder mystery films and judge the category with ranging specificity (1:15). Then writer-director Rian Johnson joins ...
The Tom Hanks Hall of Fame. Plus: The Snubs and Surprises of the Independent Spirit Award Nominations. | The Big Picture
22 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Spirit Awards typically act as Oscars counterprogramming, rewarding outliers and underseen indies in the race. Sean and Amanda break down the 2020...
The Seven "on the Bubble" Oscar Contenders. Plus: #ReleaseTheSnyderCut ... or Something | The Oscars Show
19 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Oscars are closer than you think—just 82 more days!—so Sean and Amanda take a closer look at the chances of 'Ford v. Ferrari,' 'Waves,' and fi...
Top Five Matt Damon Movies and James Mangold on ‘Ford v Ferrari’ | The Big Picture
15 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With the release of the Christian Bale–Matt Damon racing two-hander, we look back on Damon’s best performances, including the iconic ‘Good Will ...
Will Disney+ and Netflix Force the Academy Awards to Recognize Streaming? Plus: Why 'Doctor Sleep' Dozed Off | The Oscars Show
12 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The launch of Disney's new streaming service raises fascinating questions about the future of streaming and awards season. Sean and Amanda dive in by ...
'Marriage Story' Destroyed Us. Plus: Noah Baumbach on His Divorce Opus. | The Big Picture
08 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Writer-director Noah Baumbach's latest is one of the year's best and most emotionally devastating films. The Netflix release stars Adam Driver and Sca...
Netflix's 'The Irishman' Is Alive and Well—Are Movie Theaters Dead? Plus: Antonio Banderas! | The Oscars Show
05 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Martin Scorsese's 'The Irishman' is already being hailed as a sophisticated masterwork—by Sean and Amanda and dozens of critics—that will challeng...
Top Five Martin Scorsese Movies. Plus: Edward Norton! | The Big Picture
01 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
'The Irishman' opens in theaters this weekend, so Sean has convened two Scorsese fanatics, Chris Ryan and Adam Nayman, to share their top five favorit...
Eleven Reckless Oscar Predictions. Plus: Bong Joon-ho! | The Oscars Show
29 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The nominations are flowing and we're already drunk with takes. Amanda and Sean look at the Gotham Awards noms and the Academy's Governors Awards and ...
The 10 Best Horror Movies of the Decade | The Big Picture
25 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The '10s are nearly over, and horror has been one of the decade's most dominant genres. Chris Ryan teams up with Sean to break down the very best the ...
200th Episode Mailbag Spectacular: Our Dream Double Features and Francis Ford Coppola's Marvel Throwdown | The Big Picture
22 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We did it—200 episodes in the can. To celebrate, Sean and Amanda are tackling reader questions that run the gamut from Francis Ford Coppola's Marvel...
What Do Disney Sequels, Zombies, a Nazi Comedy, and Steven Soderbergh Have in Common? | The Big Picture
18 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Political subtext is everywhere, even at the movies. The weekend's four big releases—'Maleficent: Mistress of Evil'; 'Jojo Rabbit'; 'The Laundromat'...
'Parasite' Is the Movie of the Year—Will the Oscars Agree? | The Oscars Show
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After winning the Palme d'Or at Cannes, soaring to international box office success, and riding a wave of extraordinary festival buzz, Bong Joon-ho's ...
Top Five Will Smith Movies and the Bizarre Truth of 'Gemini Man' | The Big Picture
11 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As Ang Lee's hyperreal new action movie 'Gemini Man' hits theaters, Sean and Amanda look back at the long, fascinating career of rapper, sitcom star, ...
The 'Joker' Aftermath and Martin Scorsese's Marvel Movie Mishegas | The Oscars Show
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Todd Phillips's 'Joker' is one of the year's biggest hits and most controversial films. Chris Ryan joins Sean and Amanda to talk about the film's succ...
A 'Joker' Deep Dive (SPOILERS) | The Big Picture
04 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Todd Phillips's 'Joker,' a gritty homage to '70s films like 'Taxi Driver,' has become one of the year's most anticipated and controversial movies. Sea...