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Language: en TV & Film
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Why 'Dark Phoenix' Flopped and 'Late Night' Works, Plus Joe Talbot on 'The Last Black Man in San Francisco' | The Big Picture

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 10:00:00 -0000

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We go over Mindy Kaling’s feature screenwriting debut, ‘Late Night, before reviewing the box off...

The Failure of ‘Dark Phoenix' and the End of X-Men Movies ... For Now | Exit Survey

Fri, 07 Jun

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Sean is joined by Chris Ryan to dive deep on the existing X-Men franchise, a two-decade-long series ...

A 'Chernobyl' Deep Dive With Creator Craig Mazin and Mallory Rubin | The Big Picture

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 03:37:01 -0000

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Sean is joined by Mallory Rubin to react as fans to HBO’s ‘Chernobyl’—a science-laden docudr...

'Rocketman' Sings, but Will It Soar? I Exit Survey

Fri, 31 May

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We give our immediate reactions to ‘Rocketman’—Dexter Fletcher’s Elton John biopic, starring...

‘Booksmart’ Bombed. Why Couldn't the Internet Save It? Plus, the Oscar Favorites at the Cannes Film Festival | The Big Picture

Wed, 29 May

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The discourse around ‘Booksmart’ blew up on Twitter over the long weekend, but the film still di...

Will Smith’s ‘Aladdin’: Why Does This Movie Exist? | Exit Survey

Fri, 24 May

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Disney is releasing its third live-action remake of a beloved animated classic this year alone—is ...

'Booksmart' Bonanza and the Best High School Movies, With Olivia Wilde, Beanie Feldstein, and More | The Big Picture

Tue, 21 May 2019 10:00:00 -0000

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We preview ‘Booksmart,’ Olivia Wilde’s directorial debut out this weekend, and the latest in a...

Making ‘John Wick: Chapter 3—Parabellum’ With Chad Stahelski, and Watching It With Shea Serrano | The Big Picture

Fri, 17 May

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Chad Stahelski, the mind behind John Wick, joins the show to discuss some of the unique difficulties...

The WTF Movies of 2019 So Far | The Big Picture

Tue, 14 May 2019 10:00:00 -0000

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You asked and we answered—sort of. In a year dominated by superheroes, it's been hard to find a co...

‘Pokémon Detective Pikachu’ Exit Survey, Plus Werner Herzog on His Epic Career | The Big Picture

Fri, 10 May

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Micah Peters joins the show to make sense of the public’s obsession with Pokémon and the release ...

'Endgame' Reigns in Theaters, While Netflix Rules at Home—What's the Future? Plus ‘Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil, and Vile’ Director Joe Berlinger | Interview

Tue, 07 May 2019 10:00:00 -0000

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We discuss the continued dominance of ‘Avengers: Endgame’ at the box office and the ramification...

Charlize Theron, Plus an Interview With ‘Long Shot’ Director Jonathan Levine | Career Arc

Fri, 03 May

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We examine Charlize Theron’s arc on the big screen—from prototypical roles that leaned heavily o...

‘Avengers: Endgame’ Has Overwhelmed Hollywood. Is That OK? | The Big Picture

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 10:00:00 -0000

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We discuss the high-wire act that ‘Avengers: Endgame’ was trying to pull off—stitching togethe...

‘Avengers: Endgame’: Emergency Deep Dive (SPOILERS) | Exit Survey

Fri, 26 Apr

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‘Avengers: Endgame,’ the culmination of more than a decade of Marvel Cinematic Universe films, i...

‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ | Marvel Month

Wed, 24 Apr

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‘Avengers: Endgame’ is just days away, and with that comes the final installment in our Marvel M...

The Oscars Schedule Changes, and Andrew Garfield On ‘Under the Silver Lake’ | Interview

Fri, 19 Apr

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We go over the week in the movie world: Beyoncé’s documentary ‘Homecoming,’ the Oscars happen...

‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ | Marvel Month

Wed, 17 Apr

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In the penultimate episode of our Marvel Month preview series, we sit down to discuss ‘Avengers: A...

‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ | Marvel Month

Fri, 12 Apr

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As ‘Avengers: Endgame’ inches closer, we continue our Marvel month with one of the most effectiv...

Top Five Rock Movies, Plus Elisabeth Moss and Alex Ross Perry on ‘Her Smell’ | Interview

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 10:00:00 -0000

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We go over some of the most iconic rock star movies ever made and review the recent slew of films in...

'Shazam!’ and the Future of the DCEU With David F. Sandberg | Interview

Mon, 08 Apr

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Sean is joined by Miles Surrey to assess the landscape of DC films after the breakout success of ‘...

‘The Avengers’ | Marvel Month

Fri, 05 Apr

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We break down Joss Whedon's 'Marvel’s The Avengers’—a landmark in the cinematic universe that ...

Matthew McConaughey | Career Arc

Tue, 02 Apr 2019 10:00:00 -0000

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With Harmony Korine’s latest film ‘The Beach Bum’ now in theaters, Sean, Amanda, and Rob take ...

Bill Hader on ‘Barry,’ and Mary Kay Place and Kent Jones on ‘Diane’ | Interview

Mon, 01 Apr

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In a rotating-guests episode of 'The Big Picture,' Sean is first joined by Bill Hader to discuss how...

'Captain America: The First Avenger' | Marvel Month

Fri, 29 Mar

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In the first episode of our Marvel Cinematic Universe series—dropping once a week in the lead-up t...

Top Five Movies of 1999, Plus David Modigliani on ‘Running With Beto’ | Discussion

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 10:00:00 -0000

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Now 20 years removed, we convene to discuss and share our top five movies from 1999—the year many ...

A Deep Reading of Jordan Peele’s ‘Us’ (Feat. SPOILERS) | Exit Survey

Fri, 22 Mar

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We react to ‘Us,’ Jordan Peele’s much-anticipated follow-up to the social thriller ‘Get Out....

Jordan Peele on ‘Us’ | Interview

Tue, 19 Mar 2019 10:00:00 -0000

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Oscar-winning director and writer Jordan Peele joins the show—the day after the premiere of his ne...

Ben Affleck | Career Arc

Fri, 15 Mar

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With ‘Triple Frontier’ now streaming on Netflix, we launch the first episode in a series of care...

‘Us’ and the Best Movies at SXSW, Plus Sebastián Lelio on ‘Gloria Bell’ | The Big Picture

Tue, 12 Mar 2019 10:00:00 -0000

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Sean, Chris, and Amanda convene to talk about their favorite movies from the SXSW Film Festival—in...

‘Captain Marvel’ Is a ’90s Nostalgia Play. Did It Work? | Exit Survey

Fri, 08 Mar

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Brie Larson stars as ‘Captain Marvel’ in the latest installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe...

‘Leaving Neverland,’ Spielberg’s Oscar Battle with Netflix, and the Best Movies of 2019 So Far | The Big Picture

Tue, 05 Mar 2019 11:00:00 -0000

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Steven Spielberg is waging war against Netflix—what does this mean for the Academy Awards (0:57)? ...

The Oscars Aftermath Mailbag, Plus Neil Jordan on ‘Greta’ | Interview (Ep. 132)

Thu, 28 Feb 2019 11:00:00 -0000

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Amanda and Sean put a bow on the 2019 Oscars by answering the burning questions they didn’t have t...

Oscars 2019: Instant Reactions to ‘Green Book’ and the Two Warring Academies | The Oscars Show (Ep. 131)

Mon, 25 Feb

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We react to what we feared might happen all Oscars season—a ‘Green Book’ Best Picture victory—...

Pro Wrestling Goes to the Movies, Plus Stephen Merchant on ‘Fighting With My Family’ | Interview (Ep. 130)

Fri, 22 Feb

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Sean sits down with ‘Masked Man’ host David Shoemaker to discuss the evolution of pro wrestling ...

The 2019 Oscar Narratives, Explained | The Oscars Show (Ep. 129)

Wed, 20 Feb

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A host of Ringer staffers join Sean and Amanda to break down the narratives that have emerged in the...

The 2019 Oscars: Final Ballot Predictions | The Oscars Show (Ep. 128)

Tue, 19 Feb 2019 11:00:00 -0000

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The Academy has flip-flopped again, saying they would reinstate the four categories they cut from th...

The Case for a ‘Black Panther’ Best Picture Win, Plus a Conversation With Nominee Ruth E. Carter | The Oscars Show (Ep. 127)

Fri, 15 Feb

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Micah Peters and Rob Harvilla join the show to make the case for why ‘Black Panther’ transcends ...

The Oscars Are Removing Four Categories From the Telecast. Why? Plus a Conversation With Nominee Nicholas Britell | The Oscars Show (Ep. 126)

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 11:01:00 -0000

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We sift through what’s real and what’s just British after the BAFTAs this weekend, and whether o...

The Top Five Steven Soderbergh Films | Discussion (Ep. 125)

Fri, 08 Feb

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With today’s Netflix release of Steven Soderbergh’s newest film, ‘High Flying Bird,’ we sit ...

The Most Unpredictable Oscar Race, Plus the Directors of ‘Free Solo’ | Interview (Ep. 124)

Thu, 07 Feb 2019 11:00:00 -0000

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We take stock of a Best Documentary Oscars race that doesn’t include ‘Won’t You Be My Neighbor...

'The Wife'-a-Palooza, Plus Barry Alexander Brown on Editing ‘BlacKkKlansman’ | The Oscars Show (Ep. 123)

Tue, 05 Feb 2019 11:00:00 -0000

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We spend an inordinate amount of time talking about ‘The Wife,’ Glenn Close’s latest film that...

‘Velvet Buzzsaw’ Director Dan Gilroy on Genre-Hopping with Netflix | Interview (Ep. 122)

Fri, 01 Feb

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Dan Gilroy joins the show to talk his Netflix-backed horror-thriller art-world satire, directing Jak...

Are the Oscars in a State of Crisis? | The Oscars Show (Ep. 121)

Wed, 30 Jan

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This week we break down a big win for ‘Black Panther’ at the SAG Awards and whether it will impr...

Oscar Nominations: What We Know and What We Don’t | The Big Picture (Ep. 120)

Tue, 22 Jan 2019 19:05:44 -0000

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Our instant reactions to the 2019 Oscar nominations pose as many questions as answers: Is 'Roma' the...

M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘Glass’ Is a Twist On Superhero Box Office Power | Exit Survey (Ep. 119)

Mon, 21 Jan

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We react to ‘Glass,’ veteran director M. Night Shyamalan’s final installation in an almost-two...

A Fyre Festival Documentary Arms Race, and Bing Liu on Creating ‘Minding the Gap’ | Interview (Ep. 118)

Fri, 18 Jan

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Rob Harvilla calls in to make sense of the release of two Fyre Festival documentaries in the same we...

What Does 'Best Picture' Even Mean? | The Oscars Show (Ep. 117)

Tue, 15 Jan 2019 11:00:00 -0000

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This week, we explore how the various guild awards can tell us who is in the best position to bring ...

Top Five L.A. Movies, Plus Karyn Kusama on ‘Destroyer’ | Interview (Ep. 116)

Fri, 11 Jan

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Chris Ryan joins the show to break down the latest news that the Oscars will be hosted by committee ...

Instant Reactions to a Truly Ludicrous Golden Globes | The Oscars Show (Ep. 115)

Mon, 07 Jan

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We unpack a shocking night as the Golden Globes crown ‘Bohemian Rhapsody,’ Rami Malek, Glenn Clo...

Adam McKay on ‘Vice,’ Power, Comedy, and Criticism | Interview (Ep. 114)

Fri, 04 Jan

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‘Vice’ writer-director Adam McKay joins the show to talk about his relationship to the politics ...

Our Golden Globes Predictions, Plus ‘Cold War’ Director Pawel Pawlikowski | The Oscars Show (Ep. 113)

Wed, 02 Jan

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We share our ballot picks for all 14 movie categories ahead of Sunday’s Golden Globes and preview ...

The ‘Vice’ Backlash and the Oprah Bounce | The Oscars Show (Ep. 112)

Thu, 27 Dec 2018 22:23:22 -0000

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We examine and dissect the backlash against Adam McKay’s ‘Vice,’ starring Christian Bale as Di...

‘Aquaman’: The Weird, Sort of Good (?) Future of Comic Book Movies | Exit Survey (Ep. 111)

Fri, 21 Dec

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Sean Fennessey and David Shoemaker take a trip into the cinematically gorgeous — but ultimately av...

It’s Time for ‘Mary Poppins Returns’ Fever | Exit Survey (Ep. 110)

Wed, 19 Dec

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Sean Fennessey, Amanda Dobbins, and Juliet Litman discuss ‘Mary Poppins Returns,’ the sequel to ...

‘Roma,’ ‘The Mule,’ and the Mailbag | The Oscars Show (Ep. 109)

Tue, 18 Dec 2018 11:01:00 -0000

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The debate over how to watch ‘Roma’ is starting to obscure actual conversations about ‘Roma’...

‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’: One of the Best Superhero Movies Ever | Exit Survey (Ep. 108)

Fri, 14 Dec

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Sean Fennessey and Micah Peters recap the surprising highs of the latest installment of the ‘Spide...

Barry Jenkins on ‘If Beale Street Could Talk’ and Life After ‘Moonlight’ | Interview (Ep. 107)

Thu, 13 Dec 2018 11:00:00 -0000

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Oscar-winning director Barry Jenkins returns to 'The Big Picture' to discuss his life and work since...

The Kevin Hart Fiasco and the Best Performances of 2018 With Wesley Morris | The Oscars Show (Ep. 106)

Tue, 11 Dec 2018 11:00:00 -0000

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Kevin Hart is out as host of the Academy Awards after a bungled non-apology tour. What happens next ...

The Top 10 Films of the Year | Discussion (Ep. 105)

Fri, 07 Dec

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We break down which movies made the final cut for our top 10 lists this year — including everythin...

The Golden Globes Nominations: Surprises and Snubs | The Oscars Show (Ep. 104)

Thu, 06 Dec 2018 18:23:17 -0000

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Reacting to the Golden Globes nominations, including surprising love for ‘Vice,’ chaos in the ca...

John Krasinski on ‘A Quiet Place’ and the Question of a Sequel | Interview (Ep. 103)

Thu, 29 Nov 2018 11:00:00 -0000

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Actor, writer, and director John Krasinski joins the show to talk about how he became not just the s...

Do the Oscars Need 'Star' Power—and 'Black Panther'—to Thrive? | The Oscars Show (Ep. 102)

Tue, 27 Nov 2018 11:00:00 -0000

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Can 'Black Panther' and 'A Star Is Born' power through an onslaught of smaller, highly regarded film...

Steven Caple Jr. on ‘Creed II,’ the Rocky Franchise, and Making a Great Sports Movie | Interview (Ep. 101)

Wed, 21 Nov

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‘Creed II’ director Steven Caple Jr. joins the show to talk about Sylvester Stallone’s influen...

Steve McQueen on ‘Widows’ and Reinventing the Heist Movie | Interview (Ep. 100)

Mon, 19 Nov

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Academy Award–winning director Steve McQueen stops by to discuss his new film, the Viola Davis–s...

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald | Exit Survey (Ep. 99)

Fri, 16 Nov

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'Binge Mode' meets 'The Big Picture' as Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion join Sean Fennessey to re...

The Top Five Coen Brothers Films | Discussion (Ep. 98)

Thu, 15 Nov 2018 11:00:00 -0000

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With 'The Ballad of Buster Scruggs' set to hit Netflix November 16, Sean Fennessey taps Chris Ryan a...

‘Outlaw King’ Is Netflix’s Foray Into Prestige. Did It Work? | The Oscars Show (Ep. 97)

Tue, 13 Nov 2018 11:00:00 -0000

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Dissecting ‘Outlaw King’ and what it means for Netflix’s upcoming releases of ‘The Ballad of...

Body Horror to the Extreme With ‘Overlord’ Director Julius Avery | Interview (Ep. 96)

Fri, 09 Nov

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Sean Fennessey sits down with ‘Overlord’ and ‘Son of a Gun’ director Julius Avery to discuss...

Greg Kinnear on The Bill Simmons Podcast | Interview (Ep. 95)

Wed, 07 Nov

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Bill Simmons sits down with House of Cards actor Greg Kinnear about his pre-acting career and how he...

Bohemian Rhapsody I Exit Survey (Ep. 94)

Mon, 05 Nov

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Sean Fennessey is joined by Rob Harvilla to break down the good, the bad, and the Queen of this week...

The Top Five Westerns Since 1993 | Discussion (Ep. 93)

Fri, 02 Nov

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In honor of ‘Red Dead Redemption 2,’ Sean Fennessey sits down with Chris Ryan — the Doc Hollid...

Luca Guadagnino on the Gory Glory of 'Suspiria' | Interview (Ep. 92)

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 10:00:00 -0000

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Sean Fennessey sits down with director Luca Guadagnino to discuss how his latest film, ‘Suspiria,’...

Introducing 'The Oscars Show' and the 2018 Oscar Narratives I The Oscars Show (Ep. 91)

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 10:00:00 -0000

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Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins kick off The Big Picture’s new Oscars Show with a look at the bi...

The Top 5 Streaming Horror Films Right Now with Bill Simmons | Discussion (Ep. 90)

Fri, 26 Oct

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The Ringer’s Sean Fennessey and Bill Simmons each run down their lists of five great horror films ...

Paul Dano on Directing His First Film and Adapting Richard Ford's 'Wildlife' | Interview (Ep. 89)

Thu, 25 Oct 2018 10:00:00 -0000

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Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey chats with actor and now screenwriter/director Paul Dano to di...

The Big Picture: A Ringer Movies Podcast

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 18:19:00 -0000

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The Ringer's Editor-in-Chief Sean Fennessey sits down with Hollywood's biggest filmmakers to discuss...

'The Oath’ and Ike Barinholtz’s Response to the Chaotic News Cycle | The Big Picture (Ep. 88)

Fri, 12 Oct

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Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey speaks with comedic talent Ike Barinholtz about his directoria...

‘A Star Is Born’: Instant Analysis | The Big Picture (Ep. 87)

Mon, 08 Oct

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Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey is joined by colleagues Juliet Litman, Amanda Dobbins, Lindsay...

David Lowery on Directing Robert Redford's Final Film, 'The Old Man and the Gun' | The Big Picture (Ep. 86)

Fri, 28 Sep

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Ringer Editor-in-Chief Sean Fennessey is rejoined by filmmaker David Lowery to discuss his new movie...

Ethan Hawke Will 'Blaze' a Trail as a Director, Too | The Big Picture (Ep. 85)

Fri, 21 Sep

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Editor-in-Chief Sean Fennessey chats with actor and occasional director Ethan Hawke about his new fi...

Nicole Holofcener, 'The Land of Steady Habits,' and the Characters From Her Own Life | The Big Picture (Ep. 84)

Fri, 14 Sep

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Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey chats with filmmaker Nicole Holofcener about her consistent ca...

Michel Gondry Reunites With Jim Carrey in ‘Kidding’ | The Big Picture (Ep. 83)

Fri, 07 Sep

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Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey sits down with with Michel Gondry to discuss his long career i...

Aneesh Chaganty on Leaving Google to Make ‘Searching’ | The Big Picture (Ep. 82)

Fri, 31 Aug

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Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey chats with first-time filmmaker Aneesh Chaganty to discuss lea...

The Summer Movie Awards | The Big Picture (Ep. 81)

Fri, 24 Aug

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The Ringer’s Sean Fennessey and Chris Ryan highlight this summer’s movies by awarding the bigges...

How ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Director Jon M. Chu Earned His Spot | The Big Picture (Ep. 80)

Fri, 17 Aug

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Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey sits down with ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ director Jon M. Chu to ...

We Actually Fixed the Oscars | The Big Picture (Ep. 79)

Thu, 09 Aug 2018 00:42:13 -0000

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The Ringer’s Sean Fennessey, Bill Simmons, and Amanda Dobbins discuss the recent announcement abou...

Making ‘Mission: Impossible’ the Best Movie Franchise, With Christopher McQuarrie | The Big Picture (Ep. 78)

Fri, 27 Jul

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Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey sits down with ‘Mission: Impossible — Fallout’ director ...

Bo Burnham’s ‘Eighth Grade’ Captures the Experience of Middle School and Right Now | The Big Picture (Ep. 77)

Fri, 20 Jul

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Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey sits down with comedian and first-time filmmaker Bo Burnham an...

What Inspires Gus Van Sant? | The Big Picture (Ep. 76)

Fri, 13 Jul

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Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey chats with acclaimed filmmaker Gus Van Sant about his lasting ...

Boots Riley’s ‘Sorry to Bother You’ Is a Cinematic Acid Trip | The Big Picture (Ep. 75)

Mon, 09 Jul

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Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey chats with first-time filmmaker and longtime musician Boots Ri...

'Ant-Man and the Wasp’ Goes Big, With Peyton Reed | The Big Picture (Ep. 74)

Fri, 06 Jul

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Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey speaks with filmmaker Peyton Reed about returning to the Marve...

Why ‘Sicario’ Needed a Sequel, With Stefano Sollima | The Big Picture (Ep. 73)

Fri, 29 Jun

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The Ringer’s Sean Fennessey and Chris Ryan discuss the unlikely 'Sicario' franchise and its approa...

Do You Love Scary Dinosaurs? J.A. Bayona’s 'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom' Has Scary Dinosaurs | The Big Picture (Ep. 72)

Fri, 22 Jun

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Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey chats with filmmaker J.A. Bayona about his new film, 'Jurassic...

‘Incredibles 2’ and Brad Bird’s Super-Powered Return to Pixar | The Big Picture (Ep. 71)

Fri, 15 Jun

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Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey chats with Pixar original Brad Bird about returning to his ani...

Morgan Neville’s Mister Rogers Documentary Reminds Us to Be a Good Neighbor | The Big Picture (Ep. 70)

Wed, 13 Jun

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Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey chats with the Oscar-winning documentary filmmaker Morgan Nevi...

Hereditary’ Is the Most Disturbing Horror Movie in Years, With Ari Aster | The Big Picture (Ep. 69)

Fri, 08 Jun

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Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey sits down with filmmaker Ari Aster to discuss his first full-l...

Truth, Fiction, and a Hollywood Heist Movie, With Bart Layton | The Big Picture (Ep. 68)

Fri, 01 Jun

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Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey chats with writer-director Bart Layton about his path from unc...

'Solo: A Star Wars Story’: Instant Analysis | The Big Picture (Ep. 67)

Fri, 25 May

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The Ringer’s Sean Fennessey and David Shoemaker convene for an instant-reaction breakdown of the l...

Making ‘First Reformed,’ the Best Movie of the Year So Far, With Paul Schrader | The Big Picture (Ep. 66)

Mon, 21 May

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Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey sits down with legendary filmmaker Paul Schrader to discuss hi...

Emergency ‘Deadpool 2’ Debate | The Big Picture (Ep. 65)

Fri, 18 May

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The Ringer’s Sean Fennessey and Andrew Gruttadaro digest the latest blockbuster superhero movie, ‘...