The Big Picture

Discussing the 21st Century Noir Movie Canon, the podcast covers the film 'Love Lies Bleeding' by Rose Glass, Kristen Stewart's unique presence, and Katy O'Brian's performance. The hosts also delve into upcoming 2025 movies, Warner Brothers' schedule shifts, memories of Margaritaville, and Robert Pattinson's fatherhood impact on Batman sequel.

An early look at potential 2025 Oscars contenders like 'Dune: Part Two'. The hosts tackle audience questions about 'Oppenheimer,' Emma Stone, 'Rango,' Bradley Cooper, and more. Insights into the resurgence of movie stars in Hollywood and a discussion on the impact of actors on the industry.

Christopher Nolan and 'Oppenheimer' dominate the Oscars, analyzing Emma Stone's surprise win, international Academy voting, 'Barbie's' cultural impact, and the future of the Oscars telecast. Reflecting on Oscar highlights, actor presentations, and Rolex ad controversy, advocating for stunt performers, and exploring Hollywood's evolving landscape. Personal encounters with Chris Nolan, film evolution impact on Oscars, and humorous critiques of John Cena's performance. Amusing Oscars night banter, childhood movie favorites, and a teaser for future episodes.

Join Sean and Amanda as they make final predictions for the 2024 Academy Awards. From Best Actress showdowns to 'Oppenheimer' dominating, they cover it all. Hilarious banter, hairstyles, and even a bet on Oscar winners make this episode a must-listen.

Exploring alternative Oscars with invented categories and nominees, 'Dune: Part Two' as Oscar front-runner, and Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer'. Delving into personal movie theater preferences, filmmaker integrity, and audience anticipation. Analyzing awards controversies, casting directors' impact, and best first feature nominees. Evaluating performances in films, screenplay categories, and actress performances. Delving into themes and filmmaker style in movie scenes, a filmmaker's cinematic universe, and the importance of collaboration and appreciation of guests.

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.

The podcast covers the SAG Awards, Netflix's impact, Best Picture power rankings, and an explanation of the Oscar voting process.

Join Sean, Amanda, and Adam Nayman as they discuss 'Drive-Away Dolls' by Ethan Coen, then dive into 'The Path to Paradise' book club featuring Francis Ford Coppola's legacy and upcoming project 'Megalopolis'. Explore Coppola's cinematic journey, relationships, and filmmaker styles in this entertaining and insightful podcast.

The podcast discusses the box office success of 'The Beekeeper' and the disappointment of 'Madame Web'. They also cover other Dumpuary movies, including J.Lo's 'This Is Me ... Now: A Love Story'.

Tran Anh Hung and Juliette Binoche, director and star of 'The Taste of Things', join the podcast to discuss the challenges of making a cooking-centered movie and portraying the authenticity of love. Super Bowl trailers and the disappointment of the Bob Marley movie are also discussed.