The Big Picture It’s ‘Saturday Night’! Plus: The Top Five Backstage Movies and ‘Piece by Piece.’
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Oct 11, 2024 
Chris Ryan, a contributor to The Ringer known for his sharp insights, joins forces with Jon Caramanica, pop critic at the New York Times and host of Popcast. They delve into Jason Reitman's film ‘Saturday Night,’ exploring its take on the origins of 'Saturday Night Live' and the challenges of capturing its iconic nature. The duo also ranks their top five backstage movies, discussing the intrigue behind the scenes. Later, Jon reviews the unique Lego-animated Pharrell Williams biopic ‘Piece by Piece,’ analyzing its effectiveness in portraying his prolific career.
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Missed Mets Game
- Chris Ryan missed the Mets game due to JetBlue's in-flight entertainment not having Fox Sports.
- He received texts from a friend saying Lindor hit a grand slam, prompting his response, "On to the Sixers."
Complete Unknown Trailer Anxiety
- Sean Fennessey expresses his anxiety about the Complete Unknown trailer, a film about Bob Dylan.
- Despite his Dylan expertise, he was underwhelmed, a feeling shared by Andy Greenwald.
Saturday Night's Studio 60 Vibe
- Chris Ryan found Saturday Night closer in spirit to Studio 60 than to actual SNL.
- He found it entertaining but forgettable, questioning its purpose beyond marking SNL's anniversary.
