The Big Picture The 2019 Movie Draft
Dec 23, 2022
Chris Ryan, a Ringer contributor and cultural commentator, joins hosts Sean and Amanda for a lively 2019 movie draft. They reminisce about the peak of cinematic storytelling that year and its standout films, including Parasite's historic Oscar win. Each guest reveals their picks, with Chris defending Midsommar's haunting visuals and Avengers: Endgame’s communal spirit. The trio banters about notable omissions and their personal moviegoing memories, engaging in witty strategy discussions throughout the draft.
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Draftroom Conspiracy Banter
- The hosts joke about conspiring and drafting strategies while sitting arrangements made the conversation combative.
- Amanda says she stayed true to her vision in drafts despite personal circumstances.
2019 As A Peak Film Year
- Sean views 2019 as one of the strongest recent years for film, rivaling 2007 in overall quality.
- He links that to peak-era Netflix and Marvel plus studios still trusting big filmmakers.
Business Forces Shaped 2019
- Sean argues 2019 reflects business peak: studios still greenlit big filmmakers and peak Netflix/Marvel power.
- He sees it as both artistic and industry apex before later consolidation and fatigue.
