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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...
'The Irishman' Is (Almost) Here, Eddie Murphy Is Back, and 'Diego Maradona' Scores | The Oscars Show
01 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Marty back! 'The Irishman' premiered at the New York Film Festival to rapturous reviews over the weekend, so Sean and Amanda look at the film's chance...
'Star Wars' Goes Marvel, 'Judy' Goes for Oscar, and J.Lo Goes Running to the Super Bowl | The Big Picture
27 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sean and Amanda break down a busy news cycle, including Jennifer Lopez's Oscars-related decision to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show and Marvel...
'Downton Abbey,' 'Breaking Bad,' and Why TV Is Still Jealous of Movies | The Oscars Show
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan to break down the phenomenon of turning TV series into movies after the box office success of 'Downton Abbey....
'Ad Astra' Is a Masterpiece, and Brad Pitt Has Won 2019. Plus: James Gray on Making His Space Epic. | The Big Picture
20 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sean and Amanda dive deep into the career of Brad Pitt by sharing their top five favorite performances and examining his work in two of the year's bes...
Oscar Bait Reborn: 'Hustlers' Cashes In, 'The Goldfinch' Flops Hard, and 'Jojo Rabbit' Hops into the Best Picture Race | The Oscars Show
17 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After winning the Audience Award at TIFF, 'Jojo Rabbit' is likely to follow in the footsteps of past winners like 'Green Book' and 'Three Billboards,'...
'Hustlers' Is Undeniable and So Is Jennifer Lopez, Oscar Contender | The Big Picture
13 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With the release of 'Hustlers,' a stripper-criminal saga, Sean and Amanda take a close look at the movie career and unusually persistent superstardom ...
An 'It Chapter Two' Deep Dive, 'Joker' at Venice, and Big Winners at the Toronto International Film Festival | The Oscars Show
10 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
'The Oscars Show' returns to read the tea leaves out of Venice and TIFF, including the shocking Golden Lion win for 'Joker'; the divisive reaction to ...
Top Five Stephen King Movies and the Most Anticipated Movies at the Toronto International Film Festival | The Big Picture
06 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer contributor Adam Nayman joins Sean to break down the films he's most looking forward to at this year's Toronto International Film Festival (1:1...
The Best Movies at the Telluride Film Festival and the Triumphant Return of the Oscars Show | The Oscars Show
04 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sean has returned from Telluride bearing takes on the very best that the Colorado film festival had to offer, among them 'Marriage Story,' 'Ford v. Fe...
The Five Most Anticipated Movies of the Fall Festivals. Plus: 'The Irishman' Is Almost Here ... and It's Three and a Half Hours Long | The Big Picture
29 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Awards season is nearly upon us, and Netflix has landed on a rollout strategy for its big movies, among them the Eddie Murphy vehicle 'Dolemite Is My ...
The Future of ‘Star Wars,’ Marvel, Pixar, and Disney’s Movie Monopoly. Plus: Our Summer Movie Awards and Paul Downs Colaizzo on ‘Brittany Runs a Marathon’ | The Big Picture
27 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Disney’s D23 Expo brought with it a lot of news about the near and far future of streaming (1:00). Plus, we hand out awards for a slow summer in mov...
Spider-Man Is Out of the MCU and Movies Are in a State of IP Crisis. Plus: Ben Berman on Untangling ‘The Amazing Johnathan Documentary’ | The Big Picture
22 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A public, corporate feud between Marvel and Sony could spell the end of Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe—are we stuck caring about this f...
Why ‘Where’d You Go, Bernadette’ Fell Prey to the Summer Box Office Slump. Plus: Making ‘Ready or Not’ With Radio Silence | The Big Picture
20 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
‘Blinded by the Light’ struggled in what was another slow weekend at the box office, while ‘Good Boys’ broke the trend of superhero and franch...
Top Five Springsteen Songs, 'The Hunt' Cancellation,' Trailer Breakdowns, and 'Blinded by the Light' With Gurinder Chadha | The Big Picture
16 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With the release of the Springsteen-inspired coming-of-age film 'Blinded by the Light,' Sean welcomes Chris Ryan to share their five favorite songs fr...
Mailbag Special: Favorite Acting Performances Ever, Lingering Tarantino Thoughts, and the Dark Future of the Movie Business | The Big Picture
13 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We open the mailbag to answer some of our listeners’ most-pressing questions: What films are we most looking forward to for the rest of the year? Is...
The ‘Once Upon A Time ... In Hollywood’ Take Cycle, Reviewed | The Big Picture
09 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We attempt to have a nuanced conversation about the complicated reception to Quentin Tarantino’s new film. (0:00) Then, we break down the latest sha...
‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider Verse’ vs. ‘Sense and Sensibility.’ Plus: Avi Belkin on ‘Mike Wallace Is Here’ | The Big Picture
05 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sean and Amanda finally cave and watch each others’ beloved films after months and months of refusing (1:00). Then, director Avi Belkin joins the sh...
Making ‘Hobbs and Shaw’ the Action Movie Event of the Summer, With David Leitch | Interview
02 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
‘Hobbs and Shaw’ director David Leitch joins to talk about the challenges of adapting a successful franchise, his work on 'John Wick,' and the sta...
‘Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood’ Is Quentin Tarantino’s Most Sentimental Film Yet (SPOILERS) | Exit Survey
26 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We gather to discuss Quentin Tarantino’s ninth—and allegedly penultimate—film, ‘Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood.’ We break down everything...
Top Five Quentin Tarantino Films. Plus: David Crosby, Cameron Crowe, and A.J. Eaton on ‘David Crosby: Remember My Name’ | The Big Picture
23 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The ‘Cats’ trailer set fire to Twitter, and Marvel extinguished the flames by announcing its next decade of IP dominance—what are we looking for...
We’re Debating ‘The Lion King’ in 2019. Why? | Exit Survey
19 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Disney is in the midst of a nostalgia churn, and the latest installment is a remake of ‘The Lion King,’ the iconic 1994 peak of the Disney golden ...
The Theatrical Movie Business Is a Disaster, So ‘The Farewell’ Is a Miracle, With Lulu Wang | Interview
16 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The slow box office summer continued this weekend as ‘Stuber’ failed to make a real impact in theaters. Is streaming going to put an end to the bi...
The Making of an Action Star in 2019, Plus: Reviving Action-Comedy and 'Stuber' With Director Michael Dowse | Interview
12 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
David Shoemaker joins the show to talk about how action stars are minted in the post–The Rock era of filmmaking, Dave Bautista’s rise to legitimat...
Are We Headed for a 2020 Oscars Disaster? Plus: How Disney Runs the Movie World, and Jesse Eisenberg and Riley Stearns on 'The Art of Self-Defense' I Discussion
09 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We take an early survey of the alleged frontrunners in the 2020 Oscars—a slim list of movies that are already getting negative buzz—before discuss...
Making ‘Midsommar,’ A Deep Dive Into the Movie Freakout of the Year | Interview
03 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Ryan joins to discuss ‘Midsommar,’ Ari Aster’s shocking Swedish nightmare follow up to his debut horror hit ‘Hereditary’ (1:00). Then,...
‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ Is Here, and So Is the Future of MCU (SPOILERS) | Exit Survey
02 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Friendly neighborhood MCU fan Micah Peters joins the show to discuss ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home,’ the Marvel movie tasked with following ‘Avenge...
The Best Movies of 2019 So Far. Plus, ‘Yesterday’ Deletes the Beatles. | The Big Picture
28 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this double episode, Sean and Amanda review ‘Yesterday,’ a movie that delivered in Beatles nostalgia but came up short in plot payoff (1:00). T...
Why Horror Is Bigger Than Ever, Plus: Gary Dauberman on ‘Annabelle Comes Home’ | The Big Picture
25 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The horror genre spent decades as the lowbrow stepchild of the movie industry, but now it’s the vehicle for exciting young filmmakers like Ari Aster...
'Toy Story 4' Is a Masterpiece. Is It in Pixar's Top 5? | The Big Picture
21 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Despite the threat of sequel fatigue, Pixar has managed to create classics. 'Toy Story 4' is the latest example, a fascinating portrait of identity th...
Is 2019 the Worst Movie Summer Ever? 'Men in Black: International' Isn't Helping | The Big Picture
18 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
'Men in Black: International' is yet another in a series of disappointing and drab sequels to hit this summer. What went wrong with the alien comedy r...
#ReleaseTheSnyderCut, Dylan and Scorsese’s Netflix Deep Fake, and Jim Jarmusch on ‘The Dead Don’t Die’ | The Big Picture
14 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We dive deep on ‘The Snyder Cut’—the unreleased director’s cut of ‘Justice League’—and the activism surrounding it from DCEU fans, befor...
Why 'Dark Phoenix' Flopped and 'Late Night' Works, Plus Joe Talbot on 'The Last Black Man in San Francisco' | The Big Picture
11 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We go over Mindy Kaling’s feature screenwriting debut, ‘Late Night, before reviewing the box office flop of ‘Dark Phoenix,’ the most recent an...
The Failure of ‘Dark Phoenix' and the End of X-Men Movies ... For Now | Exit Survey
07 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sean is joined by Chris Ryan to dive deep on the existing X-Men franchise, a two-decade-long series of movies that have seldom delivered but still gra...
A 'Chernobyl' Deep Dive With Creator Craig Mazin and Mallory Rubin | The Big Picture
04 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sean is joined by Mallory Rubin to react as fans to HBO’s ‘Chernobyl’—a science-laden docudrama that snuck up as one of the best shows on tele...
'Rocketman' Sings, but Will It Soar? I Exit Survey
31 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We give our immediate reactions to ‘Rocketman’—Dexter Fletcher’s Elton John biopic, starring Taron Egerton. How is Egerton’s singing? How do...
‘Booksmart’ Bombed. Why Couldn't the Internet Save It? Plus, the Oscar Favorites at the Cannes Film Festival | The Big Picture
29 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The discourse around ‘Booksmart’ blew up on Twitter over the long weekend, but the film still disappointed at the box office. What, if anything, i...
Will Smith’s ‘Aladdin’: Why Does This Movie Exist? | Exit Survey
24 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Disney is releasing its third live-action remake of a beloved animated classic this year alone—is this overflooding the market or is it a smart stra...
'Booksmart' Bonanza and the Best High School Movies, With Olivia Wilde, Beanie Feldstein, and More | The Big Picture
21 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We preview ‘Booksmart,’ Olivia Wilde’s directorial debut out this weekend, and the latest in a long tradition of what we call “high school mov...
Making ‘John Wick: Chapter 3—Parabellum’ With Chad Stahelski, and Watching It With Shea Serrano | The Big Picture
17 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chad Stahelski, the mind behind John Wick, joins the show to discuss some of the unique difficulties of shooting one of the most action-packed franchi...
The WTF Movies of 2019 So Far | The Big Picture
14 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You asked and we answered—sort of. In a year dominated by superheroes, it's been hard to find a common theme at the movies for just about anything e...
‘Pokémon Detective Pikachu’ Exit Survey, Plus Werner Herzog on His Epic Career | The Big Picture
10 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Micah Peters joins the show to make sense of the public’s obsession with Pokémon and the release of ‘Detective Pikachu’ (1:30). Then, Werner He...
'Endgame' Reigns in Theaters, While Netflix Rules at Home—What's the Future? Plus ‘Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil, and Vile’ Director Joe Berlinger | Interview
07 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the continued dominance of ‘Avengers: Endgame’ at the box office and the ramifications for wide-release movies and smaller festival dar...
Charlize Theron, Plus an Interview With ‘Long Shot’ Director Jonathan Levine | Career Arc
03 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We examine Charlize Theron’s arc on the big screen—from prototypical roles that leaned heavily on her sexuality to her turn toward action stardom,...
‘Avengers: Endgame’ Has Overwhelmed Hollywood. Is That OK? | The Big Picture
30 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the high-wire act that ‘Avengers: Endgame’ was trying to pull off—stitching together over a decade of films into one neat, fan-servic...
‘Avengers: Endgame’: Emergency Deep Dive (SPOILERS) | Exit Survey
26 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
‘Avengers: Endgame,’ the culmination of more than a decade of Marvel Cinematic Universe films, is finally here. We discuss how the long-running ar...
‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ | Marvel Month
24 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
‘Avengers: Endgame’ is just days away, and with that comes the final installment in our Marvel Month series: ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming.’ We disc...
The Oscars Schedule Changes, and Andrew Garfield On ‘Under the Silver Lake’ | Interview
19 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We go over the week in the movie world: Beyoncé’s documentary ‘Homecoming,’ the Oscars happening two weeks earlier, and the movies we’re anti...
‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ | Marvel Month
17 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In the penultimate episode of our Marvel Month preview series, we sit down to discuss ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron.’ How does AI function as a villain...
‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ | Marvel Month
12 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As ‘Avengers: Endgame’ inches closer, we continue our Marvel month with one of the most effective, influential, and surprising movies in the Marve...
Top Five Rock Movies, Plus Elisabeth Moss and Alex Ross Perry on ‘Her Smell’ | Interview
11 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We go over some of the most iconic rock star movies ever made and review the recent slew of films in that vein—including ‘Bohemian Rhapsody,’ ‘...
'Shazam!’ and the Future of the DCEU With David F. Sandberg | Interview
08 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sean is joined by Miles Surrey to assess the landscape of DC films after the breakout success of ‘Shazam!' (2:00). Then, 'Shazam!' director David F....
‘The Avengers’ | Marvel Month
05 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We break down Joss Whedon's 'Marvel’s The Avengers’—a landmark in the cinematic universe that established the rapport between the tentpole super...
Matthew McConaughey | Career Arc
02 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With Harmony Korine’s latest film ‘The Beach Bum’ now in theaters, Sean, Amanda, and Rob take a look back through Matthew McConaughey’s mercur...
Bill Hader on ‘Barry,’ and Mary Kay Place and Kent Jones on ‘Diane’ | Interview
01 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In a rotating-guests episode of 'The Big Picture,' Sean is first joined by Bill Hader to discuss how filmmaking played into the conception of his HBO ...