Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Sean Fennessey, and Van Lathan discuss their favorite Christmas movies, the comedic talents of Chevy Chase and Bill Murray, various scenes from 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation', hosting events, the cultural relevance of 'It's a Wonderful Life', and turning movies into Tyler Perry films.

The podcast discusses 'Dune: Part Two' with a focus on epic scope, movie star performances, and fan fervor. It also explores Villeneuve's filmography, ranking 'Dune: Part Two' among his best. In-depth analysis includes themes of power, sacrifice, and character dynamics within the movie narrative.

Oh, what a day, what a lovely day. The Ringer’s Chris Ryan, Sean Fennessey, Micah Peters, and Jason Concepcion ride dirt bikes through a post-apocalyptic wasteland to revisit 2015’s Academy Award–wining ‘Mad Max: Fury Road,’ starring Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy and directed by George Miller. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yippee ki-yay motherf-----! The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Jason Concepcion, and Sean Fennessey go shoeless to a holiday party interrupted by terrorists to celebrate the 30th anniversary of 1988’s classic action film 'Die Hard,' starring Bruce Willis and directed by John McTiernan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan, Sean Fennessey, Jason Concepcion, and David Shoemaker lace up their bowling shoes and make themselves a batch of White Russians to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the 1998 cult classic ‘The Big Lebowski,’ starring Jeff Bridges and John Goodman and directed by the Coen brothers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan, Sean Fennessey, and Jason Concepcion are the heroes we need right now, but not the ones we deserve, as they dig deep into Christopher Nolan’s gripping 2008 'Batman' sequel, ‘The Dark Knight,’ starring Christian Bale and Heath Ledger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guests Chris Ryan, Bill Simmons, and Van Lathan join hosts Sean and Amanda for a draft of the best Denzel Washington movies. They discuss Denzel's rise to fame, his impact on black culture, and their favorite films from his career. The speakers also share personal train travel anecdotes and debate movie genres while drafting their picks. They touch on interracial romance on screen and discuss films like 'The Magnificent Seven' and 'Pelham 1, 2, 3'. The chapter concludes by highlighting Denzel's range and the diverse roles he has taken on in his filmography.

The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Sean Fennessey and ESPN’s Mina Kimes made their parents disappear after rewatching the 1990 classic ‘Home Alone’ starring Macaulay Culkin, Catherine O'Hara, and Joe Pesci. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBA analysts Rob Mahoney and Chris Ryan discuss legacy implications of a crucial Game 7, Jokic's career playoff stats, OKC-Mavericks dynamics. Bill Simmons covers NFL scheduling, sports dynasty decline, 'Inside the NBA,' playoff hockey, PGA tournament, and Celtics' historic run.

Dr. Chris Ryan (Sex At Dawn) joins Duncan to talk about, cats, parasites, human swarms, and his upcoming book "Civilized To Death."     This episode brought to you by HARRYS.COM  use offer code family hour to get $5 off your first order.http://chrisryanphd.com/tangentially-speaking/   Chris' Web Site Chris Ryan On Twitter   Chris' PODCAST