Griffin Newman and David Sims of 'Blank Check' join the hosts to draft their favorite lawyer movies. They discuss personal connections to law, underrated films like 'The Firm', comparing filmmakers Sidney Pollock and Allen Pakula, and the portrayal of Atticus Finch. They also analyze movies like 'JFK' and 'A Time to Kill', discuss actors in lawyer movies, and share their favorite movie lawyers and characters including 'Donovan' as the ultimate idealistic movie lawyer.

A discussion about Scorsese's 'Killers of the Flower Moon' adaptation and its themes. Exploration of the performances of DiCaprio, De Niro, and Gladstone. Analysis of Scorsese's recurring themes and late period. Discussion on the film's chances at the Oscars.

Discussion on the impact of Taylor Swift's 'The Eras Tour' concert film, her journey as an artist, and her music's community aspect. Comparison of Taylor Swift's sound to other artists and exploration of her albums 'Speak Now', 'Red', and '1989'. Mention of live streaming all of Taylor Swift's music for charity and gratitude towards her for saving movie theaters.

Chloe Domont, writer-director of 'Fair Play', joins the hosts to discuss her debut feature, the process of acquiring out of Sundance, and her future projects. The hosts also explore the portrayal of sex in movies, analyze power dynamics between male and female characters, and discuss the significance of well-executed sex scenes in films.

The podcast discusses the trend of established auteurs exploring the short film genre, including Wes Anderson's recent quartet of short films. They also rank the films they think have a chance at getting a Best Picture nomination at the Oscars. In addition, the podcast features a discussion with Grant Singer about his new crime thriller, 'Reptile'. The hosts also explore Wes Anderson's film adaptations of Roald Dahl's short stories, Pedro Almodovar's short films, and Ridley Scott's dedication to his vision by creating extended cuts of his films. They also touch on topics like their regrets about previous movie rankings, becoming a music video director, peripheral scenes in movies, working with actors, and directing with the audience in mind.

Film reviewer and horror enthusiast Chris Ryan joins Sean to review 'The Exorcist: Believer' and discuss horror franchise filmmaking. They award 'horror Oscars' to one film per year for the last five years. The hosts also explore other horror movies, upcoming releases, the use of found footage in 'VHS,' and the trend of high-end filmmakers competing for best short film Oscars.

Reflecting on Martin Scorsese's career and unique filmmaking style, they discuss the impact of his movies on their understanding of movies and life. They explore his departure from his usual style in films like 'Silence' and 'The Irishman'. They delve into his early works and the profound impact of one particular movie on the film industry. They analyze 'Raging Bull' and 'The King of Comedy', praising the virtuosic filmmaking and incredible acting performances. They also discuss his films 'Goodfellas', 'Casino', and 'The Irishman', diving into themes of organized crime and corruption. The hosts debate Martin Scorsese's works and rank his films, expressing uncertainty about ranking 'The Irishman'.

They discuss 'No One Will Save You' and 'The Creator' as well as their favorite sci-fi films. They explore the connection between sci-fi and the real world, analyze 'Rogue One' and 'The Creator', examine unique robot behavior in a movie, and discuss storytelling choices and casting challenges. They also talk about their love for sci-fi, push visual boundaries in the genre, and examine the impact of 'Looper'.

Sean and Amanda briefly discuss the news that the Writers Guild of America has a tentative agreement with the AMPTP to end their strike (1:00), before bringing on The Ringer's Rob Harvilla to discuss A24's re-release of Jonathan Demme's Talking Heads concert film 'Stop Making Sense' (7:00). Then, the three rank their five favorite concert films (44:00).Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda DobbinsGuest: Rob HarvillaSenior Producer: Bobby Wagner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The hosts review 'Dumb Money,' a movie based on the Wall Street GameStop short. They also list the 10 most apt entrants into the 'garbage cash' genre. Topics include the portrayal of wealth and finance in movies, the challenges of recreating real-life events, and the correlation between owner spending and player performance.