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The Big Picture

The Ringer
Oppenheimer
Golden Globes
Barbie
Poor Things
Covid-19
Ferrari
Renaissance
May December
Leave the World Behind
The Iron Claw
Beyoncé
Godzilla Minus One
The Boy and the Heron
Wonka
Mank
Judas and the Black Messiah
Tenet
The Invisible Man
Extraction
First Cow

Sean 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.

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We’re drafting again! Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan, Joanna Robisnon, and The Ankler’s Katey Rich to right the Academy’s wrongs by drafting the biggest Oscars snubs of all time. Before diving in though, they briefly cover this year’s Best ... more

Sean and Amanda are joined by Sam Sanders from the Sam Sanders Show to break down two new horny and thorny releases. They begin the show with an extensive and fascinating conversation about Emerald Fennell’s ‘Wuthering Heights,’ starring Margot Robbi... more

Sean and Amanda open the show by reacting to every movie trailer from the Super Bowl, including those for David Fincher’s ‘The Adventures of Cliff Booth’ and Steven Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’ (1:25). Then, they talk through their experience at the ... more

For the first time in show history we’re doing a “listener’s choice” episode! We gave you four options and you ultimately decided to go with a 2008 Movie Swap featuring ‘The Strangers’ and ‘Mamma Mia!’ Before diving in, Sean and Amanda preview the Su... more

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Recent Guests

Sam Sanders
Host of The Sam Sanders Show
NPR
Episode: The Heaving ‘Wuthering Heights’ and the Throbbing ‘Pillion’: A Very Horny Valentine's Day Double Feature
Harry Lighton
Director of Pillion
Episode: The Heaving ‘Wuthering Heights’ and the Throbbing ‘Pillion’: A Very Horny Valentine's Day Double Feature
Maggie Kang
Co-director of KPop Demon Hunters
Episode: What It’s Really Like at an Awards Show. Plus: Cliff Booth Returns and the Best Super Bowl Trailers!
Chris Appelhans
Co-director of KPop Demon Hunters
Episode: What It’s Really Like at an Awards Show. Plus: Cliff Booth Returns and the Best Super Bowl Trailers!
Jack Fisk
Legendary production designer and filmmaker
Episode: Dumpuary Is Dead. These Movies Killed It. Plus: The Best Movies at Sundance and the Catherine O’Hara Hall of Fame.
Mona Fastvold
Co-writer and director of The Testament of Ann Lee
Episode: ‘28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ Is Gut-Ripping and Gut-Wrenching. Plus: Mona Fastvold on ‘The Testament of Ann Lee’!
Craig Brewer
Director and writer known for Hustle and Flow
Film Industry
Episode: F---, Marry, Kill at the Movies: ‘The Housemaid,’ ‘Song Sung Blue,’ and ‘Anaconda’
Josh Safdie
Director, co-writer, and editor of 'Marty Supreme'
Safdie Brothers
Episode: ‘Marty Supreme’ Is the Moment, With Josh Safdie!
Rian Johnson
Director and Writer
Director of the Knives Out films
Episode: The Movie Business Freak-Out Mailbag and ‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery,’ With Rian Johnson!

Hosts

Sean Fennessey
Co-host and film critic known for his engaging discussions about movies, their cultural significance, and industry trends.
Amanda Dobbins
Co-host and film analyst who excels in film critique and creative discussions about contemporary cinema.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 14.3k ratings
  • Best Friend Hang or Movie Pod?

    Love the show in theory… if it were half as long and stuck to movies… too much time spent on private lives.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    johnvano
    United States14 days ago
  • Cool interview

    Great interview with Jack Fisk at the end of the recent Dumpuary episode. Would love to hear more about lesser-known, varied, interesting jobs in filmmaking (in addition to the normal convos).

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jmac050919
    United States16 days ago
  • Gatekeepers

    They sure know how to keep a gate.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Jr1372
    United States16 days ago
  • I like Amanda

    I like her takes. I like her vibes. Dobb Mob forever.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FreyrXII
    United States17 days ago
  • Stick to movies please

    Please stop googling things in real time or cut it out of the episode.

    It’s a waste of time and unprofessional.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Oryx700
    United States18 days ago

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What It’s Really Like at an Awards Show. Plus: Cliff Booth Returns and the Best Super Bowl Trailers!
Q: How do you maintain the focus, stay interested, and follow through when it takes huge stretches of life just to complete something?
You need to find at least an inkling of what that is early on, as it becomes your North Pole, guiding you through the challenges of the process.
What It’s Really Like at an Awards Show. Plus: Cliff Booth Returns and the Best Super Bowl Trailers!
Q: What is it like to see so many young people having an emotional experience with something that you've created?
It's pretty amazing, especially when you see children connecting to the themes in our movie about finding oneself and the emotional experiences.
The Oscars Snubs Draft. Plus: ‘Sirāt’!
Q: What films were you watching together?
We were watching a lot of American films: Tulane Blacktop from Monty Hellman, Masterpiece, Apocalypse Now, what else?
The Oscars Snubs Draft. Plus: ‘Sirāt’!
Q: Did you have a bad day?
Yes, yes. I mean, my creative process is really very surreal.
The Oscars Snubs Draft. Plus: ‘Sirāt’!
Q: What do you think is driving the people who live that way and then who you're portraying in the movie?
Rave culture as art, as spirituality, is going through your limits. So it's not for everybody.

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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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1. Sam Sanders
2. Harry Lighton
3. Maggie Kang
4. Chris Appelhans
5. Jack Fisk
6. Mona Fastvold
7. Craig Brewer
8. Josh Safdie

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