The Big Picture
The RingerSean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins review the movies you need to see. Plus: Top 5s, Movie Drafts, Oscars analysis, and more, featuring a rotating cast of Ringer colleagues like Chris Ryan, Van Lathan, and Bill Simmons.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 903 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | TV & Film | |||
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Sean and Amanda break down all of the Oscar nominations and share their major takeaways, including 'F1' (sillily) sneaking into Best Picture and ‘Sinners’ shattering the all-time nominations record, and highlight their biggest snubs.
Hosts: Sean Fen... more
We’re drafting again! Before diving in, Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan to debate whether or not this is the best January at the movies ever (0:37). Then, they cover the new Netflix action movie ‘The Rip’—starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck—... more
Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan as they enter the bone temple to discuss Nia DaCosta’s ‘28 Years Later: The Bone Temple,’ which they all thoroughly enjoyed (10:12). Then, they briefly build the Ralph Fiennes Hall of Fame, featuring their fav... more
We’re back with a new movie auction! Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan to review the rules and results from last year’s auctions (3:47) and compete for their most anticipated films of 2026 in ‘The Odyssey,’ ‘Dune: Part Three,’ ‘Disclosure Day,... more
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- Elitist garbage
If you would like to have rich coastal elites talk down to you about movies, look no further. Anytime CR is on I will listen because money and success cannot change him, unlike the other two
Apple Podcasts2Southrob1231
United Statesa month ago - Pronunciation.
I really love this podcast, it’s always one of my first listens, I just wish Amanda would work on her podcast voice. She over pronounces any word ending in “ing” and pronounces “and” like “ant”. I don’t know why it drives me so crazy, but once you notice it, that’s all you hear. Seems like an easy fix for a professional podcaster?
Apple Podcasts4Cherryblahblah77United Statesa month ago - Is any prep work done for these episodes
The review of wicked (for good) was tbh… embarrassing. I’m hardly the world’s biggest Wicked fan, and there is plenty to critique about this film, but the hosts spend half of this episode shouting questions about the plot that are either: literal canon, easily google-able, or answered in the film…
This is not a difficult film to understand, these are not difficult metaphors to grasp-
the hosts (especially Sean) are indignant and intentionally dense throughout this conversation. Even if you’r... more
Apple Podcasts1noresolutions2022United Statesa month ago - So Much Fun
I just discovered this podcast and I really enjoy it. I’m totally addicted to catching up on all the hall of fame and movie draft episodes.
Apple Podcasts5The LevUnited Statesa month ago - An Overtly Hostile Host and Ad Strategy have made this unlistenable.
I’ve listened for years and until this year considered it one of my favorites. I realized this week it is no longer worth the time.
Amanda is often openly hostile to the type of people this podcast should be for and often proves, through her various tangents, that she’d rather be talking about literally anything other than movies.
The ad strategy is absolutely irritating. Often there is less than a handful of minutes between ads whether it’s the Bill Simmons prerecorded ones or the live read... more
Apple Podcasts1SikapwachUnited Statesa month ago
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Spotify | #89 | United States/Top Podcasts |
Spotify | #2 | United States/TV & Film |
Apple Podcasts | #139 | United States/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #3 | United States/TV & Film |
Spotify | #161 |  Canada/Top Podcasts |
Spotify | #8 |  United Kingdom/TV & Film |
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Focused on the film industry, this podcast engages listeners with thoughtful discussions and critiques of both contemporary and classic movies. Key themes include in-depth analysis of cinematic techniques, exploration of storytelling across different genres, and critical retrospectives on influential filmmakers. The hosts maintain an entertaining rapport as they tackle various facets of film culture, from Oscar predictions and top movie rankings to insightful commentaries on industry trends and the evolution of storytelling. Unique features include guest appearances from notable industry figures and themed episodes highlighting seasonal films, making it appealing for movie enthusiasts seeking both humor and critical insight.
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2. Craig Brewer
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