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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
Extraction
First Cow
Judas and the Black Messiah
The Invisible Man
Mank
Tenet

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 getting close to the finish line! On today’s show, Sean and Amanda give their official picks for the 98th Academy Awards. Before diving in, they react to the new trailer for Steven Spielberg’s upcoming blockbuster, ‘Disclosure Day,’ starring Jo... more

Sean and Amanda open up the mailbag and answer your "Anything But Oscars” questions! Before diving in, they cover a handful of movie news headlines, including a big opening weekend box office for ‘Hoppers,' two of the final Oscars precursors with the... more

On today’s show, Sean and Amanda break down Maggie Gyllenhaal's fascinating new movie, ‘The Bride!,’ starring Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale. They commend the film for its ambition and vision, highlight some of its utterly confounding fatal flaws,... more

Sean and Amanda are joined by friend of the pod Wesley Morris for a very special episode! First, they react to the news that Paramount has won the bidding war for Warner Bros. and have an extensive conversation on the long-term ramifications for the ... more

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Recent Guests

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!
Adam Nayman
Film critic and contributor
The Ringer
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!
Halle Berry
Actress in Crime 101
Episode: Garbage Crime Returns! The Post-‘Heat’ Movie Awards and ‘Crime 101’ With Bart Layton!
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Actress in Crime 101
Episode: Garbage Crime Returns! The Post-‘Heat’ Movie Awards and ‘Crime 101’ With Bart Layton!
Nick Nolte
Actor in Crime 101
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Barry Kiyogan
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Episode: Garbage Crime Returns! The Post-‘Heat’ Movie Awards and ‘Crime 101’ With Bart Layton!
Corey Hawkins
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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 14.3k ratings
  • More guests

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

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Oryx700
    United States8 days ago
  • Great show

    Great show. But less Wesley Morris please. Really grating personality. Interruptive. Not funny. Not particularly insightful. Sort of sabotaged the alternative Oscars episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Al Sneakers
    United States13 days ago
  • Need a Wesley Morris intervention

    He may be a great writer/critic, but as a podcaster, yikes. Mr Morris is too ponderous, often inaudible/mumbling, and seems all too happy to dominate the conversation. I wanted to hear y’all’s takes on the recent Actor awards, but not enough to trudge through three hours of Wesley’s off-the-dome takes.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    ComfortedbyFood
    United States13 days ago
  • Sean think before you speak please

    Sean is the worst

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Smoshthegreat
    United States14 days ago
  • genuinely we come to this place for magic

    i love sean and amanda. this is my favorite podcast. that’s all

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nerdilas
    United States18 days ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

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 Final Best Picture Power Rankings and a ‘Sinners’ Second Look With Autumn Durald Arkapaw!
Q: How did you approach lighting different skin tones?
I enjoy lighting multiple skin types sensitively, understanding that darker skin tones have reflective qualities that need to be championed rather than over-lit to be effective visually.
The Final Best Picture Power Rankings and a ‘Sinners’ Second Look With Autumn Durald Arkapaw!
Q: What did you enjoy working with Ryan on Sinners?
Working with Ryan has always supported my creative vision, and he brings a unique clarity and passion to his projects, fostering a team of filmmakers that operate fluidly together.
The Final Best Picture Power Rankings and a ‘Sinners’ Second Look With Autumn Durald Arkapaw!
Q: What is your relationship to documentary?
I have worked with Khalil Joseph and Spike Jonze on notable documentaries; Khalil through school and Spike on a personal passion to foster those relationships in community-based projects.
The Final Best Picture Power Rankings and a ‘Sinners’ Second Look With Autumn Durald Arkapaw!
Q: What is the first movie you saw that had a big emotional impact on you?
The Last Emperor is the movie that had a big emotional impact on me when I was around 10 or 9 years old and felt like a real world that the child experienced as the last emperor.
Paramount Wins Warner Bros. Now What? Plus: ‘Scream 7,’ Heat 2,’ and ‘Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie’ With Matt Johnson!
Q: What excites you about the new projects you are involved in?
Matt expressed enthusiasm about working on the Magic: The Gathering movie and exploring more significant themes.

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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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2. Matt Johnson
3. Adam Nayman
4. Autumn Durald Arkapaw
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7. Nick Nolte
8. Barry Kiyogan

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