The Big Picture
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Top Five Movies of 1999, Plus David Modigliani on ‘Running With Beto’ | Discussion
26 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Now 20 years removed, we convene to discuss and share our top five movies from 1999—the year many believe was the greatest year of movies ever (1:00...
A Deep Reading of Jordan Peele’s ‘Us’ (Feat. SPOILERS) | Exit Survey
22 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We react to ‘Us,’ Jordan Peele’s much-anticipated follow-up to the social thriller ‘Get Out.’ We give a spoiler-laden explanation of the end...
Jordan Peele on ‘Us’ | Interview
19 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Oscar-winning director and writer Jordan Peele joins the show—the day after the premiere of his new film ‘Us’ at SXSW—to discuss following up ...
Ben Affleck | Career Arc
15 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With ‘Triple Frontier’ now streaming on Netflix, we launch the first episode in a series of career retrospectives on Hollywood’s biggest stars. ...
‘Us’ and the Best Movies at SXSW, Plus Sebastián Lelio on ‘Gloria Bell’ | The Big Picture
12 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sean, Chris, and Amanda convene to talk about their favorite movies from the SXSW Film Festival—including Jordan Peele’s much-anticipated director...
‘Captain Marvel’ Is a ’90s Nostalgia Play. Did It Work? | Exit Survey
08 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Brie Larson stars as ‘Captain Marvel’ in the latest installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and its first stand-alone female superhero movie....
‘Leaving Neverland,’ Spielberg’s Oscar Battle with Netflix, and the Best Movies of 2019 So Far | The Big Picture
05 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Steven Spielberg is waging war against Netflix—what does this mean for the Academy Awards (0:57)? Then, Rob Harvilla joins the show to discuss ‘Le...
The Oscars Aftermath Mailbag, Plus Neil Jordan on ‘Greta’ | Interview (Ep. 132)
28 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda and Sean put a bow on the 2019 Oscars by answering the burning questions they didn’t have time for on Sunday night (1:00). Then, Sean is join...
Oscars 2019: Instant Reactions to ‘Green Book’ and the Two Warring Academies | The Oscars Show (Ep. 131)
25 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We react to what we feared might happen all Oscars season—a ‘Green Book’ Best Picture victory—by weighing the power of the old Academy vs. the...
Pro Wrestling Goes to the Movies, Plus Stephen Merchant on ‘Fighting With My Family’ | Interview (Ep. 130)
22 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sean sits down with ‘Masked Man’ host David Shoemaker to discuss the evolution of pro wrestling on the big screen (0:31). Then Stephen Merchant jo...
The 2019 Oscar Narratives, Explained | The Oscars Show (Ep. 129)
20 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A host of Ringer staffers join Sean and Amanda to break down the narratives that have emerged in the lead-up to the 2019 Oscars. Why does Netflix want...
The 2019 Oscars: Final Ballot Predictions | The Oscars Show (Ep. 128)
19 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Academy has flip-flopped again, saying they would reinstate the four categories they cut from the telecast just last week. Is that the right decis...
The Case for a ‘Black Panther’ Best Picture Win, Plus a Conversation With Nominee Ruth E. Carter | The Oscars Show (Ep. 127)
15 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Micah Peters and Rob Harvilla join the show to make the case for why ‘Black Panther’ transcends the Marvel Cinematic Universe and should be taken ...
The Oscars Are Removing Four Categories From the Telecast. Why? Plus a Conversation With Nominee Nicholas Britell | The Oscars Show (Ep. 126)
12 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We sift through what’s real and what’s just British after the BAFTAs this weekend, and whether or not the ‘A Star Is Born’ media blitz is help...
The Top Five Steven Soderbergh Films | Discussion (Ep. 125)
08 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With today’s Netflix release of Steven Soderbergh’s newest film, ‘High Flying Bird,’ we sit down to list and discuss the top five movies he’...
The Most Unpredictable Oscar Race, Plus the Directors of ‘Free Solo’ | Interview (Ep. 124)
07 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We take stock of a Best Documentary Oscars race that doesn’t include ‘Won’t You Be My Neighbor’ and ‘Three Identical Strangers’—two of t...
'The Wife'-a-Palooza, Plus Barry Alexander Brown on Editing ‘BlacKkKlansman’ | The Oscars Show (Ep. 123)
05 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We spend an inordinate amount of time talking about ‘The Wife,’ Glenn Close’s latest film that will likely net her her first Best Actress win at...
‘Velvet Buzzsaw’ Director Dan Gilroy on Genre-Hopping with Netflix | Interview (Ep. 122)
01 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Gilroy joins the show to talk his Netflix-backed horror-thriller art-world satire, directing Jake Gyllenhaal, and the commercialization of creativ...
Are the Oscars in a State of Crisis? | The Oscars Show (Ep. 121)
30 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we break down a big win for ‘Black Panther’ at the SAG Awards and whether it will improve its Best Picture chances (2:20). Then Sean sha...
Oscar Nominations: What We Know and What We Don’t | The Big Picture (Ep. 120)
22 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our instant reactions to the 2019 Oscar nominations pose as many questions as answers: Is 'Roma' the new favorite? Is ‘A Star Is Born’ doomed? And...
M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘Glass’ Is a Twist On Superhero Box Office Power | Exit Survey (Ep. 119)
21 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We react to ‘Glass,’ veteran director M. Night Shyamalan’s final installation in an almost-two-decade-long trilogy that includes ‘Unbreakable’...
A Fyre Festival Documentary Arms Race, and Bing Liu on Creating ‘Minding the Gap’ | Interview (Ep. 118)
18 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Harvilla calls in to make sense of the release of two Fyre Festival documentaries in the same week by Netflix and Hulu. Then, ‘Minding the Gap’...
What Does 'Best Picture' Even Mean? | The Oscars Show (Ep. 117)
15 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we explore how the various guild awards can tell us who is in the best position to bring home Oscars (0:53). Then, we try and digest the de...
Top Five L.A. Movies, Plus Karyn Kusama on ‘Destroyer’ | Interview (Ep. 116)
11 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Ryan joins the show to break down the latest news that the Oscars will be hosted by committee and share his top five Los Angeles films. Then, di...
Instant Reactions to a Truly Ludicrous Golden Globes | The Oscars Show (Ep. 115)
07 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We unpack a shocking night as the Golden Globes crown ‘Bohemian Rhapsody,’ Rami Malek, Glenn Close, and ‘Green Book’ — and ‘A Star Is Born...
Adam McKay on ‘Vice,’ Power, Comedy, and Criticism | Interview (Ep. 114)
04 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
‘Vice’ writer-director Adam McKay joins the show to talk about his relationship to the politics of Dick Cheney, learning to take criticism from hi...
Our Golden Globes Predictions, Plus ‘Cold War’ Director Pawel Pawlikowski | The Oscars Show (Ep. 113)
02 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We share our ballot picks for all 14 movie categories ahead of Sunday’s Golden Globes and preview whether ‘A Star Is Born’ is the juggernaut we ...
The ‘Vice’ Backlash and the Oprah Bounce | The Oscars Show (Ep. 112)
27 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We examine and dissect the backlash against Adam McKay’s ‘Vice,’ starring Christian Bale as Dick Cheney (0:55). Then we touch on ’Black Panthe...
‘Aquaman’: The Weird, Sort of Good (?) Future of Comic Book Movies | Exit Survey (Ep. 111)
21 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Fennessey and David Shoemaker take a trip into the cinematically gorgeous — but ultimately average — world of the latest DC Universe release,...
It’s Time for ‘Mary Poppins Returns’ Fever | Exit Survey (Ep. 110)
19 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Fennessey, Amanda Dobbins, and Juliet Litman discuss ‘Mary Poppins Returns,’ the sequel to the classic Disney film, starring Emily Blunt and ...
‘Roma,’ ‘The Mule,’ and the Mailbag | The Oscars Show (Ep. 109)
18 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The debate over how to watch ‘Roma’ is starting to obscure actual conversations about ‘Roma’ (1:15), and ‘The Mule’ doesn’t quite make t...
‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’: One of the Best Superhero Movies Ever | Exit Survey (Ep. 108)
14 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Fennessey and Micah Peters recap the surprising highs of the latest installment of the ‘Spider-Man’ universe — an animated film that's also...
Barry Jenkins on ‘If Beale Street Could Talk’ and Life After ‘Moonlight’ | Interview (Ep. 107)
13 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Oscar-winning director Barry Jenkins returns to 'The Big Picture' to discuss his life and work since ‘Moonlight’ won Best Picture at the Oscars an...
The Kevin Hart Fiasco and the Best Performances of 2018 With Wesley Morris | The Oscars Show (Ep. 106)
11 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Hart is out as host of the Academy Awards after a bungled non-apology tour. What happens next (0:50)? Plus: What the Los Angeles Film Critics As...
The Top 10 Films of the Year | Discussion (Ep. 105)
07 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We break down which movies made the final cut for our top 10 lists this year — including everything from ‘Black Panther’ and ‘A Star Is Born’...
The Golden Globes Nominations: Surprises and Snubs | The Oscars Show (Ep. 104)
06 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Reacting to the Golden Globes nominations, including surprising love for ‘Vice,’ chaos in the category definitions, pleasant surprises and alarmin...
John Krasinski on ‘A Quiet Place’ and the Question of a Sequel | Interview (Ep. 103)
29 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Actor, writer, and director John Krasinski joins the show to talk about how he became not just the star, but also the writer-director of the box offic...
Do the Oscars Need 'Star' Power—and 'Black Panther'—to Thrive? | The Oscars Show (Ep. 102)
27 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Can 'Black Panther' and 'A Star Is Born' power through an onslaught of smaller, highly regarded films like 'Roma,' and 'The Favourite'? (0:57); stock ...
Steven Caple Jr. on ‘Creed II,’ the Rocky Franchise, and Making a Great Sports Movie | Interview (Ep. 101)
21 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
‘Creed II’ director Steven Caple Jr. joins the show to talk about Sylvester Stallone’s influence on his filmmaking and the 'Creed' franchise as ...
Steve McQueen on ‘Widows’ and Reinventing the Heist Movie | Interview (Ep. 100)
19 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Academy Award–winning director Steve McQueen stops by to discuss his new film, the Viola Davis–starring heist drama ‘Widows.’ Host: Sean Fenne...
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald | Exit Survey (Ep. 99)
16 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
'Binge Mode' meets 'The Big Picture' as Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion join Sean Fennessey to react to the second film in Harry Potter’s ‘Fant...
The Top Five Coen Brothers Films | Discussion (Ep. 98)
15 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
With 'The Ballad of Buster Scruggs' set to hit Netflix November 16, Sean Fennessey taps Chris Ryan and Adam Nayman to share and dissect their top five...
‘Outlaw King’ Is Netflix’s Foray Into Prestige. Did It Work? | The Oscars Show (Ep. 97)
13 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dissecting ‘Outlaw King’ and what it means for Netflix’s upcoming releases of ‘The Ballad of Buster Scruggs’ and ‘Roma’ (1:20), stock up...
Body Horror to the Extreme With ‘Overlord’ Director Julius Avery | Interview (Ep. 96)
09 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Fennessey sits down with ‘Overlord’ and ‘Son of a Gun’ director Julius Avery to discuss his winding path from a rough town in Australia t...
Greg Kinnear on The Bill Simmons Podcast | Interview (Ep. 95)
07 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Simmons sits down with House of Cards actor Greg Kinnear about his pre-acting career and how he made the transition into Hollywood. Learn...
Bohemian Rhapsody I Exit Survey (Ep. 94)
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Fennessey is joined by Rob Harvilla to break down the good, the bad, and the Queen of this weekend's box office smash. Learn more about y...
The Top Five Westerns Since 1993 | Discussion (Ep. 93)
02 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In honor of ‘Red Dead Redemption 2,’ Sean Fennessey sits down with Chris Ryan — the Doc Holliday to his Wyatt Earp — to list and discuss their...
Luca Guadagnino on the Gory Glory of 'Suspiria' | Interview (Ep. 92)
01 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Fennessey sits down with director Luca Guadagnino to discuss how his latest film, ‘Suspiria,’ relates to the stories he’s chosen to tell th...
Introducing 'The Oscars Show' and the 2018 Oscar Narratives I The Oscars Show (Ep. 91)
30 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins kick off The Big Picture’s new Oscars Show with a look at the biggest movies of 2018 and how they would have been ...
The Top 5 Streaming Horror Films Right Now with Bill Simmons | Discussion (Ep. 90)
26 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Sean Fennessey and Bill Simmons each run down their lists of five great horror films they love that are streaming right now. Le...
Paul Dano on Directing His First Film and Adapting Richard Ford's 'Wildlife' | Interview (Ep. 89)
25 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey chats with actor and now screenwriter/director Paul Dano to discuss the trials of directing his first film and a...
The Big Picture: A Ringer Movies Podcast
18 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Editor-in-Chief Sean Fennessey sits down with Hollywood's biggest filmmakers to discuss how they are shaping the industry. Past guests in...
'The Oath’ and Ike Barinholtz’s Response to the Chaotic News Cycle | The Big Picture (Ep. 88)
12 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey speaks with comedic talent Ike Barinholtz about his directorial debut, ‘The Oath,’ and how it’s a direct r...
‘A Star Is Born’: Instant Analysis | The Big Picture (Ep. 87)
08 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey is joined by colleagues Juliet Litman, Amanda Dobbins, Lindsay Zoladz, and Andrew Gruttadaro to discuss their im...
David Lowery on Directing Robert Redford's Final Film, 'The Old Man and the Gun' | The Big Picture (Ep. 86)
28 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer Editor-in-Chief Sean Fennessey is rejoined by filmmaker David Lowery to discuss his new movie 'The Old Man and the Gun,' directing Robert Redfo...
Ethan Hawke Will 'Blaze' a Trail as a Director, Too | The Big Picture (Ep. 85)
21 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Editor-in-Chief Sean Fennessey chats with actor and occasional director Ethan Hawke about his new film 'Blaze,'a biopic about the creative life and tr...
Nicole Holofcener, 'The Land of Steady Habits,' and the Characters From Her Own Life | The Big Picture (Ep. 84)
14 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey chats with filmmaker Nicole Holofcener about her consistent career in film and how she's able to draw on inspira...
Michel Gondry Reunites With Jim Carrey in ‘Kidding’ | The Big Picture (Ep. 83)
07 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey sits down with with Michel Gondry to discuss his long career in film and reteaming up with Jim Carrey 14 years a...
Aneesh Chaganty on Leaving Google to Make ‘Searching’ | The Big Picture (Ep. 82)
31 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey chats with first-time filmmaker Aneesh Chaganty to discuss leaving his job at Google to make ‘Searching,' a th...
The Summer Movie Awards | The Big Picture (Ep. 81)
24 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Sean Fennessey and Chris Ryan highlight this summer’s movies by awarding the biggest surprises, best independent films, best scenes, ...
How ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Director Jon M. Chu Earned His Spot | The Big Picture (Ep. 80)
17 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey sits down with ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ director Jon M. Chu to talk about his development as a director and how h...
We Actually Fixed the Oscars | The Big Picture (Ep. 79)
09 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Sean Fennessey, Bill Simmons, and Amanda Dobbins discuss the recent announcement about upcoming changes to the Academy Awards and debat...
Making ‘Mission: Impossible’ the Best Movie Franchise, With Christopher McQuarrie | The Big Picture (Ep. 78)
27 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey sits down with ‘Mission: Impossible — Fallout’ director Christopher McQuarrie to talk about his creative c...
Bo Burnham’s ‘Eighth Grade’ Captures the Experience of Middle School and Right Now | The Big Picture (Ep. 77)
20 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey sits down with comedian and first-time filmmaker Bo Burnham and actress Elsie Fisher to discuss ‘Eighth Grade,...
What Inspires Gus Van Sant? | The Big Picture (Ep. 76)
13 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey chats with acclaimed filmmaker Gus Van Sant about his lasting legacy in film, reteaming with Joaquin Phoenix on ...
Boots Riley’s ‘Sorry to Bother You’ Is a Cinematic Acid Trip | The Big Picture (Ep. 75)
09 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey chats with first-time filmmaker and longtime musician Boots Riley about the challenging transition from making m...
'Ant-Man and the Wasp’ Goes Big, With Peyton Reed | The Big Picture (Ep. 74)
06 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey speaks with filmmaker Peyton Reed about returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe to make an Ant-Man sequel and...
Why ‘Sicario’ Needed a Sequel, With Stefano Sollima | The Big Picture (Ep. 73)
29 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Sean Fennessey and Chris Ryan discuss the unlikely 'Sicario' franchise and its approach to violence and morality along the U.S.-Mexico ...
Do You Love Scary Dinosaurs? J.A. Bayona’s 'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom' Has Scary Dinosaurs | The Big Picture (Ep. 72)
22 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey chats with filmmaker J.A. Bayona about his new film, 'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom,' and what it’s like crea...
‘Incredibles 2’ and Brad Bird’s Super-Powered Return to Pixar | The Big Picture (Ep. 71)
15 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey chats with Pixar original Brad Bird about returning to his animation roots with ‘Incredibles 2’ after making...
Morgan Neville’s Mister Rogers Documentary Reminds Us to Be a Good Neighbor | The Big Picture (Ep. 70)
13 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey chats with the Oscar-winning documentary filmmaker Morgan Neville about his new film, ‘Won’t You Be My Neigh...
Hereditary’ Is the Most Disturbing Horror Movie in Years, With Ari Aster | The Big Picture (Ep. 69)
08 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey sits down with filmmaker Ari Aster to discuss his first full-length feature, ‘Hereditary,’ and the process o...
Truth, Fiction, and a Hollywood Heist Movie, With Bart Layton | The Big Picture (Ep. 68)
01 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey chats with writer-director Bart Layton about his path from unconventional documentaries to his ambitious new doc...
'Solo: A Star Wars Story’: Instant Analysis | The Big Picture (Ep. 67)
25 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Sean Fennessey and David Shoemaker convene for an instant-reaction breakdown of the latest 'Star Wars' spin-off movie, ‘Solo,’ to d...
Making ‘First Reformed,’ the Best Movie of the Year So Far, With Paul Schrader | The Big Picture (Ep. 66)
21 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey sits down with legendary filmmaker Paul Schrader to discuss his powerful new film, ‘First Reformed,’ starrin...
Emergency ‘Deadpool 2’ Debate | The Big Picture (Ep. 65)
18 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Sean Fennessey and Andrew Gruttadaro digest the latest blockbuster superhero movie, ‘Deadpool 2,’ by unpacking what worked and what...
Making the Melissa McCarthy Machine, With Ben Falcone | The Big Picture (Ep. 64)
14 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey chats with comedic filmmaker Ben Falcone about ‘Life of the Party’—his new movie starring his wife, Meliss...
Jason Reitman Is Not Here to Make a Blockbuster | The Big Picture (Ep. 63)
10 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey chats with filmmaker Jason Reitman about his early box office success with movies like ‘Juno’ and ‘Up in t...
Emergency ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ Breakdown I The Big Picture (Ep. 62)
27 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Sean Fennessey and David Shoemaker take an exhaustive trip through the galaxy to break down the plot twists, character deaths, and path...
William Friedkin Meets a Real-Life ‘Exorcist’ | The Big Picture (Ep. 61)
23 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey chats with legendary filmmaker Willam Friedkin, who’s responsible for films such as 'The French Connection,' '...
4/20 Special: Jay Chandrasekhar’s ‘Super Troopers’ Return | The Big Picture (Ep. 60)
20 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey chats with comedic actor, director, and writer Jay Chandrasekhar about returning to make a ‘Super Troopers’ ...
Life and Death in the American West With ‘Lean on Pete’ Director Andrew Haigh | The Big Picture (Ep. 58)
13 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey chats with filmmaker Andrew Haigh about his emotionally devastating ‘Lean on Pete,’ about an orphaned boy (C...
'Blockers’ and the Revival of the Studio Comedy With Kay Cannon | The Big Picture (Ep. 58)
06 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey sits down with Kay Cannon, the veteran screenwriter on ‘30 Rock,' New Girl,’ and all three ‘Pitch Perfect’...
Steven Spielberg's Top 5 Movies With Bill Simmons and Chris Ryan | The Big Picture (Ep. 57)
30 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In preparation for Steven Spielberg's ‘Ready Player One,’ The Ringer’s Sean Fennessey and Chris Ryan discuss and debate the prolific filmmaker's...
Cults, Sex, and the American Dream in 'Wild Wild Country' I The Big Picture (Ep. 56)
27 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey chats with 'Wild Wild Country' directors Maclain and Chapman Way and producer Mark Duplass about the arduous pro...
The Best Movies at the SXSW Film Festival | The Big Picture (Ep. 55)
16 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Sean Fennessey and Chris Ryan recap the best movies they saw at the SXSW Film Festival, including ‘Ready Player One,’ ‘A Quiet Pl...
Cory Finley Breaks From the Stage with ‘Thoroughbreds’ | The Big Picture (Ep. 54)
09 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer Editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey chats with first time director Cory Finley about his film ‘Thoroughbreds’ and his transition from playwright...
Jennifer Lawrence’s ‘Red Sparrow’ Transformation With Francis Lawrence | The Big Picture (Ep. 53)
02 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey chats with filmmaker Francis Lawrence about making ‘Red Sparrow,’ his fourth film in a row starring Jennifer...
Is ‘Three Billboards’ Actually Just ‘Crash’ 2.0? Plus, Other Oscars Takes | The Big Picture (Ep. 52)
27 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey sits down with The Ringer’s Amanda Dobbins and K. Austin Collins and New York Times critic Wesley Morris to di...
'Annihilation,’ ‘Ex Machina,’ and Alex Garland’s Disturbing Sci-Fi Vision | The Big Picture (Ep. 51)
23 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey speaks with acclaimed writer and director Alex Garland about the making of the Natalie Portman sci-fi thriller ‘...
Yance Ford Made ‘Strong Island’ to Face Down the Past | The Big Picture (Ep. 50)
19 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer Editor-in-Chief Sean Fennessey speaks with Academy Award-nominated documentarian Yance Ford about making Netflix’s ‘Strong Island,’ a per...
Why Stop-Motion Animation Takes Forever to Make, With Nick Park | The Big Picture (Ep. 49)
16 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey sits down with ‘Wallace and Gromit’ creator and Academy Award–winning animation director Nick Park to disc...
The Rise of Alex Ross Perry: From the Art House to the Mouse House | The Big Picture (Ep. 48)
12 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey speaks with filmmaker Alex Ross Perry about his quick-and-cheap working style and his shift from art house movie...
'Icarus’ Filmmaker Bryan Fogel on Why Russia Won’t Be at the Olympics | The Big Picture (Ep. 47)
09 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey sits down with filmmaker Bryan Fogel to discuss his Academy Award–nominated documentary, ‘Icarus.’ Fogel e...
The Art of True Crime Documentary with Erin Lee Carr | The Big Picture (Ep. 46)
02 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer Editor-in-Chief Sean Fennessey speaks with documentarian Erin Lee Carr (‘Mommy Dead and Dearest’) about her new project “Drug Short,” a...
Oscar Season: The Snubs and Surprises of the Academy Awards Nominations | The Big Picture (Ep. 45)
23 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Sean Fennessey, Amanda Dobbins, and K. Austin Collins react to the 2018 Oscar nominations. They break down the front-runners, the most ...
Making Kick-Ass Liam Neeson Movies With Director Jaume Collet-Serra | The Big Picture (Ep. 44)
12 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey sits down with director Jaume Collet-Serra to discuss teaming up with movie star Liam Neeson for a fourth time i...
The Urgency of ‘The Post’ With Screenwriters Liz Hannah and Josh Singer | The Big Picture (Ep. 43)
29 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey chats with first-time screenwriter Liz Hannah and Academy Award-winning scribe Josh Singer about 'The Post,'...
The Best Movies of 2017 | The Big Picture (Ep. 42)
22 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Sean Fennessey, Chris Ryan, Amanda Dobbins and K. Austin Collins rank and debate the best movies of 2017. Learn more about your ...
‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Is Just the Beginning for Rian Johnson | The Big Picture (Ep. 41)
18 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey chats with writer-director Rian Johnson about making ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi,’ putting his own spin on the...