Are theaters really back and why now?

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ariel Helwani to discuss whether the Knicks could ever land Giannis Antetokounmpo, Alex Pereira’s dominant win at UFC 320, the future of the UFC, and more! (5:22). Then, Wesley Morris joins to talk about people returning to the movie theaters, Sean Penn’s career, and Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘One Battle After Another’ (01:06:15).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Ariel Helwani and Wesley Morris

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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