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. Subscribe to Sean's newsletter, Projections, here.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 958 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | TV & Film | |||
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With great power comes great responsibility. That’s why we brought in Van Lathan to discuss the fourth installment in the Tom Holland–era Spidey series: ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day.’ They break down what worked for them and what didn’t work and sort t... more
It’s Sean’s (observed) birthday, and what better way to celebrate than by reacting to the news that Ryan Gosling will star as Ghost Rider in a Shawn Levy–directed MCU film? Then, they cover some additional movie news before giving a brief update on t... more
Sean and Amanda open the show by reacting to the quite disappointing official lineup for this year’s Venice Film Festival, the news that Sony and Alamo Drafthouse are reviving the iconic Cinerama Dome, and some exciting new movies that have officiall... more
Movies are back! On today’s show, Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan to bask in the glorious commercial and cultural success of Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey.’ Before diving in, they react to myriad movie news headlines, including the first ... more
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- Best movie podcast I’ve listened to
Sean and Amanda have really got something with this podcast. Even when I disagree with them, I still find their conversations fascinating.
Apple Podcasts5Analblast420
United States20 days ago - Fewer folks on drafts/less crosstalk.
I love CR, Rob, and Van and always listen when one or the other is on. Sean and Amanda are fine, they just need someone else there to keep it light and fun. But for the love of god, please stop including 5+ folks on the draft episodes, which I used to love. Can’t hear a single point and everything is so confusing and hectic, leaves you feeling scatterbrained and exhausted.
Apple Podcasts2willmatic6United States23 days ago - Had enough
Mistakes self-seriousness with intelligence. Severely unfunny as well.
Apple Podcasts1Logan AdairUnited States23 days ago - Sean is annoying
He just acts like one of the foremost authorities on film, but then crumbles and becomes super sycophantic when actually confronted with someone who’s actually knowledgeable within the industry.
Apple Podcasts2Will 2846262United States25 days ago - Pretty Good if You Skip Dobbins Episodes
If you just skip all episodes Dobbins is in, it’s actually a solid pod. Sean’s film analysis is typically very good. CR is a great guest. But Dobbins is absolutely unbearable for obvious and often stated reasons. I also think they take a lot of the fun out of film discussion.
Apple Podcasts3Shea2DPJUnited Statesa month ago
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Spotify | #64 | United States/Top Podcasts |
Spotify | #2 | United States/TV & Film |
Spotify | #196 | United States/Trending |
Apple Podcasts | #146 | United States/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #4 | United States/TV & Film |
Spotify | #111 |  Canada/Top Podcasts |
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What is The Big Picture about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Two film-leaning hosts deliver long-form conversations about new releases, industry events, and festival culture, pairing sharp movie analysis with inside-baseball industry context. Episodes frequently cover Cannes vis-à-vis awards season, the balance between spectacle and storytelling in major franchises, and how emerging filmmakers navigate shifts from documentary to narrative features. The format blends interviews, roundtables, and draft-style discussions, with a strong emphasis on historical context, physical media, and practical industry observations. Noteworthy is the show's penchant for deep dives into film history, star power, and the evolving landscape of distribution and festival strategy, making it a useful listen for film profes... more
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1. Olivia Wilde
2. Jack Sanders
3. John Early
4. Van Lathan
5. Joanna Robinson
6. Adam Rehmeier
7. Samara Weaving
8. Kane Parsons
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