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The Big Picture

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Hollywood
Academy Awards
One Battle After Another
Paul Thomas Anderson
Oscars
Sinners
Tom Cruise
George W. Bush
Anora
Romantic Comedy
Oppenheimer
Disney
State Farm
28 Years Later
Netflix
Shrek
The Academy Awards
Jurassic World Rebirth
Batman
The Brutalist

Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins review the movies you need to see. Plus: Top 5s, Movie Drafts, Oscars analysis, and more. Subscribe to Sean's newsletter, Projections, here.

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We’re not deceiving you: This is the movie of the year. Sean and Amanda open today’s show by reacting to the first trailer for Greta Gerwig’s much anticipated ‘Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew,’ discussing the news that Zendaya will star in Alex Garland... more

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Gather ‘round folks, a long-awaited episode has arrived. Sean and Amanda open the show by covering a lengthy amount of movie news, including ‘The Social Reckoning’ bombing at the box office, reacting to the new trailers released for ‘River’ and ‘Exor... more

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Recent Guests

Kyle MacLachlan
Actor and author of the memoir Fictional Selves
Episode: ‘You Can See Everything’ Mania and Best Picture Power Rankings. Plus: ‘Whalefall,’ ‘Sense and Sensibility,’ and Kyle MacLachlan!
Judd Apatow
Comedy filmmaker, showrunner, producer, and documentarian
Episode: You Must See ‘You Can See Everything.’ Plus: Judd Apatow!
Mallory Rubin
Guest on the show, participating in the draft and discussion
The Ringer
Episode: The Baseball Movie Draft
John Wilson
Filmmaker, director of The History of Concrete; How To with John Wilson creator
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Episode: Old Movies vs. New Movies: How ‘Avengers: Endgame Encore’ Beat Brad Pitt, Robert Pattinson, and an Awesome Weekend Movie Lineup
Lance Oppenheim
Director of Primetime, transitioning from documentary to scripted feature
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Episode: ‘Primetime’ Is a Robert Pattinson Transformation and the Nightmare Media Movie of Our Time, With Lance Oppenheim!
Tracy Letts
Co-host on the episode, discussing Boorman and the Devil and related director-documents
The Big Picture / The Ringer
Episode: The Best Movies About Filmmakers, and ‘Boorman and the Devil’
Zach Cregger
Filmmaker and actor, director of Resident Evil adaptation
Episode: 2026 Best Picture Power Rankings, and the Best Movies at TIFF. Plus: Zach Cregger on ‘Resident Evil’!
Chris Ryan
Guest discussing Resident Evil and industry context
Episode: ‘Resident Evil’ Absolutely Rips!
Yasi Salek
Host of Bandsplain Podcast
Bandsplain
Episode: The Sandra Bullock Movie Star Playbook and ‘Practical Magic 2.’ Plus: ‘Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger.’

Hosts

Sean Fennessey
Host of The Big Picture, The Ringer contributor with long-running film discourse and live event coverage.
Amanda Dobbins
Co-host and film critic known for strong opinions and dynamic hosting presence.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 15.3k ratings
  • Severance

    A critic that hasn’t watched Severance?! Embarrassing.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Sam4241
    United States10 days ago
  • Great podcast, don’t listen to the haters.

    Too many people hate their mums, seriously, what Freudian mishap would make someone take 3 minutes of their very short life to contribute ABSOLUTELY nothing to the world by putting that review out there. Anyways, great pod, always well researched, the team gives a spread of opinions so you know who to (and not to) invite with you to the movies. Keep it up team!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    L Rez
    Australia12 days ago
  • It’s Fine

    Don’t get me wrong, they have a decent show. But I feel like this show is almost unlistenable without Chris Ryan, who isn’t even a host. And them being overly critical about the Avengers Doomsday trailer was ridiculous.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Jude Chandler
    United States13 days ago
  • Review

    I love them both

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Al5420
    United States18 days ago
  • Fun film podcast

    Rating five stars for many reasons, mainly bc this is a reliably fun movie podcast and episodes are long! ✨

    Disgusted to see the personal, hateful, misogynistic bullying in the guise of “reviews.” I hope there’s zero tolerance for this behavior on the podcast’s socials.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    laurenbrookie
    United States19 days ago

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You Must See ‘You Can See Everything.’ Plus: Judd Apatow!
Q: Why did you make Norm: An Intimate Portrait of the Late Norm MacDonald entirely from archival material?
Apatow felt that neither he nor Norm's closest friends could fully explain Norm. The film arranges Norm's own material to suggest a portrait while preserving the mystery of a brilliant, mercurial comedian.
You Must See ‘You Can See Everything.’ Plus: Judd Apatow!
Q: What drew you to making documentaries about comedians, and what are you trying to understand about them?
Apatow began interviewing comedians as a teenager to learn how comedy worked. Now he is interested in how their lives and struggles shaped their work, and in the ways art helps people understand or heal themselves.
‘You Can See Everything’ Mania and Best Picture Power Rankings. Plus: ‘Whalefall,’ ‘Sense and Sensibility,’ and Kyle MacLachlan!
Q: Did the way that David spoke to you about both Dune and Blue Velvet give you some insight or maybe even have some negative impact on how you perceived yourself and what kind of an actor you should be?
MacLachlan says Lynch was supportive and that he understood his role in Blue Velvet as a guide bringing the audience into the film's dark world. He describes learning to trust Lynch's creative instincts while gradually finding more confidence to offer his own ideas.
‘You Can See Everything’ Mania and Best Picture Power Rankings. Plus: ‘Whalefall,’ ‘Sense and Sensibility,’ and Kyle MacLachlan!
Q: What was the thinking behind keeping you from working in film or television after Dune was filmed?
MacLachlan says the studio wanted audiences to encounter him as an unknown in Dune and worried other screen roles could preempt that first exposure. When the film failed, he had few other opportunities and was left without the career launch he had expected.
The Best Movies About Filmmakers, and ‘Boorman and the Devil’
Q: Okay, Letts, you're here.
Tracy Letts confirms his presence and readiness to discuss Boorman and the Devil and related director-documentaries.

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The show centers cinematic conversation led by two hosts who review notable and upcoming films, often pairing sharp analysis with playful debates, drafts, and canon-building exercises. Episodes frequently feature guests from filmmaking, acting, and criticism, and include industry chatter, sponsor reads, and rankings of films across eras. It stands out for its energy, wide-ranging film discourse, and willingness to entertain bold takes, while sometimes receiving mixed feedback about hosting dynamics and pacing. Potential listeners include cinephiles seeking in-depth yet accessible discussions, audience members curious about drafts and canon formation, and teams looking for sponsor-friendly entertainment content with strong pop culture contex... more

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2. Judd Apatow
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4. John Wilson
5. Lance Oppenheim
6. Tracy Letts
7. Zach Cregger
8. Chris Ryan

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