The Big Picture The 2007 Movie Draft
Aug 12, 2021
Chris Ryan joins the hosts for a movie draft set in 2007. They discuss favorite films like 'Superbad' and 'Zodiac,' debate draft strategies, and banter about picks like 'Ratatouille' and 'Ocean's 13.' The conversation also includes discussions on Fantastic Four movies, biopic films, and selecting draft choices from various genres.
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Sean's Transformers Premiere Story
- Sean Fennessey shares his experience attending the Transformers premiere as a Vibe magazine editor.
- He admired Michael Bay's work and enjoyed the event despite knowing he hadn't fully "arrived" yet.
2007 as a Film Watershed
- 2007 is considered a landmark year for American film with masterpieces by top filmmakers like David Fincher and Paul Thomas Anderson.
- Many movies from this year explore themes of American greed, decay, and internal conflict.
Rewatching 'There Will Be Blood'
- Sean Fennessey discusses watching 'There Will Be Blood' on Netflix and how it remains a cinematic masterpiece.
- The film's intense opening and haunting score transported him, reaffirming its personal significance.