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The Big Picture

The Ringer
Hollywood
Academy Awards
Oscars
The Brutalist
One Battle After Another
Paul Thomas Anderson
Film Industry
Anora
Wicked
Cinema
Sinners
Batman
The Interview
Golden Globes
Cannes Film Festival
Oppenheimer
Emilia Pérez
George W. Bush
Tom Cruise
Disney

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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Sean and Amanda are joined by our music biopic correspondent, Yasi Salek, to unpack their complicated feelings on the highly anticipated musical biopic ‘Michael.’ Before diving into the movie, they quickly cover some movie news: most importantly, the... more

Ladies and gentlemen, we’ve done it. On our 900th episode, we answer all of your questions about movies, the show itself, aioli, and everything in between (2:11). Then, Sean and Amanda briefly cover a handful of recent releases, including ‘You, Me & ... more

Sean and Amanda are joined by Puck’s Matt Belloni to recap their trip to the annual Hollywood Studio and theatrical exhibitor trade show CinemaCon! First, they break down their trip to Las Vegas and review their experience seeing ‘The Wizard of Oz’ a... more

On today’s show, Sean and Amanda bring back the Summer Movie Preview game—with some additional clarity around scoring—where they preview every major release slated across the summer and predict its box office and Metacritic score (4:47). Then, Sean i... more

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Recent Guests

BenDavid Grabinski
Writer-director of Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice
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Episode: The Best Movies of the Year … So Far. Plus: 15 We Missed!
Bill Simmons
Special guest, prominent media personality and founder of The Ringer
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Episode: The 1988 Movie Draft
Steven Spielberg
Legendary filmmaker
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Episode: The Steven Spielberg Conversation
Phil Lord
Director/Producer
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Episode: ‘Project Hail Mary’ Will Amaze! Amaze! Amaze! With Phil Lord and Chris Miller
Chris Miller
Director/Producer
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Wesley Morris
Critic, The New York Times (guest on this episode)
The New York Times
Episode: The 2026 Alternative Oscars, a.k.a. the 6th Annual Big Picks! Plus: The Craziest Awards Season in Years.
Matt Johnson
Director and co-writer of Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie
Independent Filmmaker
Episode: Paramount Wins Warner Bros. Now What? Plus: ‘Scream 7,’ Heat 2,’ and ‘Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie’ With Matt Johnson!
Autumn Durald Arkapaw
Oscar nominated cinematographer of Sinners
Episode: The Final Best Picture Power Rankings and a ‘Sinners’ Second Look With Autumn Durald Arkapaw!
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Actress in Crime 101
Episode: Garbage Crime Returns! The Post-‘Heat’ Movie Awards and ‘Crime 101’ With Bart Layton!

Hosts

Sean Fennessey
Host of The Big Picture, The Ringer
Amanda Dobbins
Co-Host of The Big Picture, The Ringer

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 14.6k ratings
  • Annoying

    This may be way too annoying to listen too! Especially her voice! Yikes!😬

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Sam4241
    United States17 days ago
  • Disappointed

    I never really like Amanda. She just comes off as off putting. I did like Sean but since he blocked the guys from the Mets’d up podcast for disagreeing with him I’ve lost respect for him. What kind of person blocks people that have different opinions from them? Sean must be MAGA

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Ian11435
    United States22 days ago
  • Amanda Dobbins is insufferable

    Please just stop being such a rude person. You are not always right. Art is subjective, not objective.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    chaktahwilly
    United Statesa month ago
  • I want to like, but

    — Sean is such a little twerp. I suppose I appreciate his varied taste, but most of the time I find him quite basique. Also, I tried a live ep and wow what a bonehead? So rude to the audience hahaha like. Wow! I appreciate you’re on a schedule so you gotta keep things moving but then either don’t do an audience participation bit or like find another way to show authority other than being rude as heck to the people who paid to see you. Just a thought.

    — Someone needs to check Amanda’s levels. W... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Chodelisa Frank
    United Statesa month ago
  • Horrendous Ad Placement

    The conversations between Sean and Amanda are repetitive and adversarial and obnoxious. What has happened to this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Oryx700
    United Statesa month ago

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A number of reviews highlight high-quality interviews with filmmakers and a broad willingness to tackle both popular and esoteric cinema topics.
Some listeners critique the show for lengthy banter or perceived elitism, especially around Amanda's contributions, while others defend the dynamic as essential to the show's voice.
Listeners appreciate the deep cinephile discussions and the host chemistry, with strong praise for insightful interviews and coverage of awards season.
Negative comments frequently target pacing and host interactions, particularly around live episodes or in-depth corrections during rapid-fire moments.
Positive feedback often centers on the drafts, lists, and festival coverage as distinguishing features.

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The Best Movies of the Year … So Far. Plus: 15 We Missed!
Q: What lit your torch and made you want to create films?
Grabinski explains Batman Returns sparked his passion for tone and storytelling, and he traces his path from a film-nerd upbringing through writing and eventual directing, highlighting the joy of cinema history and the drive to make his own distinctive movies.
The Steven Spielberg Conversation
Q: What aspect of storytelling keeps you motivated after decades of making films?
I can't imagine not telling stories; parenting and family have become central, and the process of discovery with each project—whether personal like The Fablemans or collaborative like Disclosure Day—keeps me motivated.
The Steven Spielberg Conversation
Q: You're known for the way you map blocking and action from storyboard to set. Could you walk us through your process from planning to performance?
It depends on the film; heavy VFX films require thorough pre-visualization, but I also enjoy times when I have little planning and let acting and intuition guide the day, collaborating closely with the cast to tell the story best.
The Oscar Hangover Mailbag. Plus: ‘Dune: Part Three’ Is Coming!
Q: Do you think Conan should host again next year, or who would you replace him with?
They express openness to Conan returning, with Kumail Nanjiani and John Mulaney as potential alternatives, noting Kumail's strong performance at DGAs and Mulaney's demand and talent for hosting big shows.
The Oscar Hangover Mailbag. Plus: ‘Dune: Part Three’ Is Coming!
Q: Our first mailbag question is brought to you by Volkswagen. Is Timothée Chalamet going to be okay? Will he be nominated for Dune Part Three?
Yes, it seems likely he will be fine and remains a strong candidate for a nomination in Dune Part Three.

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This show centers cinema analysis, industry insight, and lively debates about current releases, awards season, and the business of filmmaking. Across episodes, conversations frequently orbit around major studios, box office dynamics, and upcoming projects, with frequent interviews or appearances by filmmakers, actors, and cinematographers. A notable through-line is collaborations and banter between the hosts—who bring sharp film knowledge and strong opinions—and a rotating set of guests who illuminate practical and creative facets of movie making. The format often includes drafts, lists, and special segments that broaden the discussion beyond straightforward reviews, making it a go-to for listeners who want both expert critique and behind-t... more

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Recent guests on The Big Picture include:

1. BenDavid Grabinski
2. Bill Simmons
3. Steven Spielberg
4. Phil Lord
5. Chris Miller
6. Wesley Morris
7. Matt Johnson
8. Autumn Durald Arkapaw

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