The Big Picture
Episodes
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...
Was 2007 the Best Year for Film? | The Big Picture (Ep. 40)
15 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Sean Fennessey, Chris Ryan, and Andy Greenwald go back to 2007 to discuss the most fascinating year for movies in recent memory. ...
Sean Baker’s Wondrous ‘The Florida Project’ | The Big Picture (Ep. 39)
08 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey chats with Sean Baker, who was recently awarded Best Director by the New York Film Critics Circle for his latest...
Errol Morris's Catnip for Conspiracy Theorists | The Big Picture (Ep. 38)
01 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey sits down with documentarian Errol Morris to discuss his new Netflix miniseries ‘Wormwood,’ a story of mind ...
Joe Wright Bounces Back From His Darkest Hour | The Big Picture (Ep. 37)
22 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey sits down with director Joe Wright to discuss how he picked himself up after the failure of his 2015 film, ‘Pa...
The Past, Present, and Future of Superhero Movies | The Big Picture (Ep. 35)
17 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey is joined by fellow Ringer staffers and comic book enthusiasts Jason Concepcion and David Shoemaker to discuss t...
Greta Gerwig on ‘Lady Bird,’ One of the Year’s Best Movies | The Big Picture (Ep. 34)
13 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey sits down with actor, writer, and director Greta Gerwig to discuss her critically acclaimed film ‘Lady Bird.’...
Passing Time With Richard Linklater | The Big Picture (Ep. 33)
10 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Linklater to discuss the impact of war in his new film, ‘Last Flag Flying,’ as well as his tendency to creatively revisit his previous fil...
How to Make a Marvel Movie Funny With ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ Director Taika Waititi | The Big Picture (Ep. 32)
03 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey chats with Taika Waititi about his transition from small indie comedies in New Zealand to Marvel’s big-budget ...
Ruben Östlund Is Trying to Provoke You | The Big Picture (Ep. 31)
27 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey chats with filmmaker Ruben Östlund about his new film, ‘The Square,’ satirizing the art world, and why he e...
Todd Haynes on Growing Up and Going ‘Wonderstruck’ | The Big Picture (Ep. 30)
20 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey sits down with filmmaker Todd Haynes to discuss his journey of making movies as a child to channeling youth and ...
Noah Baumbach and Capturing the American Family | The Big Picture (Ep. 29)
16 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey sits down with writer-director Noah Baumbach to discuss his new film, ‘The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selecte...
Darren Aronofsky on Pushing the Envelope | The Big Picture (Ep. 28)
11 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey sits down with filmmaker Darren Aronofsky to discuss his polarizing film, ‘Mother!,’ and the art of putting ...
Stephen Frears and the Inner Workings of the Royal Family | The Big Picture (Ep. 27)
29 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins break down their favorite films about the British royal family (1:00) before Sean sits down with accl...
Dissecting 'Mother!,' the Most Controversial Movie of the Year | The Big Picture (Ep. 26)
22 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Sean Fennessey, Amanda Dobbins, and K. Austin Collins attempt to wrap their heads around Darren Aronofsky’s controversial new film, ‘...
Danny Strong and the Recipe for a Classic Biopic | The Big Picture (Ep. 25)
15 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey and executive editor Chris Ryan reveal their favorite biopics and hash out what makes them great (1:00). Then, S...
'It' Director Andy Muschietti on Adapting Stephen King | The Big Picture (Ep. 24)
08 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey chats with Kate Knibbs about Stephen King’s classic horror novel ‘It’ (0:30) before sitting down with Andy...
Jay Baruchel’s Directorial Debut and Making an Authentic Hockey Movie | The Big Picture (Ep. 23)
01 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey chats with Katie Baker about the best hockey films ever made (0:30) before he sits down with actor and now direc...
Janicza Bravo and Brett Gelman Channel Rejection and Anxiety to Make ‘Lemon’ | The Big Picture (Ep. 22)
18 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey chats with Alison Herman about Janicza Bravo’s approach to uncomfortable comedy and her direction of “Junete...
The Safdie Brothers and ‘Good Time,’ an Instant New York Classic | The Big Picture (Ep. 21)
11 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Sean Fennessey and K. Austin Collins discuss the Safdie Brothers’ new crime film, ‘Good Time.’ (0:30) Then, Sean sits down with t...
Taylor Sheridan, 'Wind River,' and How to Write a Killer Movie | The Big Picture (Ep. 20)
04 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Sean Fennessey and Chris Ryan discuss screenwriter Taylor Sheridan’s films ‘Sicario,’ ‘Hell or High Water,’ and his new film,...
Jenny Slate, Gillian Robespierre, and Elisabeth Holm on ‘Landline’ | The Big Picture (Ep. 19)
21 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins discuss Gillian Robespierre’s ‘Obvious Child’ (0:10) and her new film, ‘Landline.’ Then Sea...
Matt Reeves Puts Humanity in ‘The Planet of the Apes’ | The Big Picture (Ep. 18)
14 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Sean Fennessey and Chris Ryan discuss the successes and failures of filmmakers who have recently overseen big-budget franchises, such a...
David Lowery’s Strange and Beautiful ‘A Ghost Story’ | The Big Picture (Ep. 17)
06 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey and Vanity Fair film critic Richard Lawson discuss filmmaker David Lowery’s latest, ‘A Ghost Story,’ an un...
Female-Powered Comedy With ‘Rough Night’ Creators Lucia Aniello and Paul W. Downs | The Big Picture (Ep. 16)
16 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey and staff writer Lindsay Zoladz discuss the dearth of female filmmakers in the R-rated comedy space (2:00) befor...
Modern Horror and ‘It Comes at Night’ Director Trey Edward Shults | The Big Picture (Ep. 15)
08 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey and film critic K. Austin Collins discuss the emergence of modern horror films like ‘The Witch’ and the incr...
Amy Schumer’s Career Arc, and ‘Snatched’ Director Jonathan Levine | The Big Picture (Ep. 14)
01 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey discusses comedic storytelling and Amy Schumer’s career arc, from stand-up comedian to movie star, with Jason ...
Doug Liman on ‘The Wall’ and Making Movies His Way | The Big Picture (Ep. 13)
15 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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Guy Ritchie and the Challenges of Making ‘King Arthur’ | The Big Picture (Ep. 12)
11 May 2017
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Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey and executive editor Chris Ryan explore the career arc of renowned director Guy Ritchie (0:30) before sitting d...
‘Sleight’ Director J.D. Dillard | The Big Picture (Ep. 11)
28 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey sits down with first-time director J.D. Dillard to discuss how he went from dropping out of school to being on ...
'Free Fire’ Director Ben Wheatley | The Big Picture (Ep. 10)
21 Apr 2017
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Ringer Editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey sits down with director Ben Wheatley to discuss his latest film, Free Fire (0:10), getting sought out by star...
‘The Lost City of Z’ Director James Gray | The Big Picture (Ep. 9)
13 Apr 2017
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Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey sits down with acclaimed director James Gray to discuss the high stakes of filming his new movie, The Lost Cit...
Jake Johnson and Joe Swanberg on Their New Film ‘Win It All’ | The Big Picture (Ep. 8)
07 Apr 2017
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The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Sean Fennessey sit down with actor Jake Johnson and director Joe Swanberg to discuss their new gambling film Win It All...
‘The Discovery’ Director Charlie McDowell | The Big Picture (Ep. 7)
31 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Editor-in-Chief Sean Fennessey sits down with director Charlie McDowell to discuss his new film The Discovery (1:55), casting Robert Re...
Interview With 'Get Out' Director Jordan Peele | The Big Picture (Ep. 6)
09 Mar 2017
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Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey sits down with writer-director Jordan Peele (of 'Key & Peele' fame) to discuss his new hit film, 'Get Out,' how ...
'A Cure for Wellness' Director Gore Verbinski on Making Something Outside the Box and the Future of the Industry | The Big Picture (Ep. 5)
17 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Gore Verbinski has been directing movies for two decades now, including The Ring, Rango, The Lone Ranger, and the first three Pirates of the Caribbean...
Barry Jenkins on Crafting the Sincerity of ‘Moonlight’ | The Big Picture (Ep. 4)
09 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Barry Jenkins’s Moonlight is one of the heavyweights in this year’s Academy Awards race, racking up eight nominations. The film was the first movi...
Interview With ‘O.J.: Made in America’ Director Ezra Edelman | The Big Picture (Ep. 3)
03 Feb 2017
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Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey sits down with filmmaker Ezra Edelman to discuss the making of O.J.: Made in America, his epic eight-hour Osca...
Interview With ‘20th Century Women’ Director Mike Mills | The Big Picture (Ep. 2)
19 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Mills’s past two films — Beginners and 20th Century Women — have both been semi-autobiographical. Beginners focuses on Mills’s father...
Interview With 'Hidden Figures' Director Ted Melfi | The Big Picture (Ep. 1)
13 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Sean Fennessey sits down with Ted Melfi to discuss the success of his latest film, Hidden Figures (1:10), and how it came about (3:19),...