The Big Picture
The Ringer
Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins review the movies you need to see. Plus: Top 5s, Movie Drafts, Oscars analysis, and more, featuring a rotating cast of Ringer colleagues like Chris Ryan, Van Lathan, and Bill Simmons.
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May 18, 2021 • 1h 27min
Top Five Movie Twists and Bill Simmons on ‘Those Who Wish Me Dead’
Sean and Amanda break down a handful of new releases because, well, vaccination rates are growing, theaters are open, and movies are being released (0:25). They discuss HBO Max’s ‘Those Who Wish Me Dead’ with Bill Simmons (4:10); break down Netflix’s new Amy Adams thriller, ‘The Woman in the Window’ (38:57); and then share their top five favorite movie twists (59:18). Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda DobbinsGuest: Bill SimmonsProducer: Bobby WagnerAdditional Production: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 14, 2021 • 1h 32min
Top Five Animated Movies of the 21st Century and ‘The Mitchells vs. The Machines’
The release of ‘The Mitchells vs. The Machines’ got us thinking about the best animated movies since 2000. Rob Harvilla and Charles Holmes join Sean to talk about the medium and their favorites from the past 20 years. (0:21) Then, Sean is joined by ‘The Mitchells vs. The Machines’ director Mike Rianda to talk about his movie and the five-year journey to get it to Netflix. (1:00:08)Host: Sean FennesseyGuests: Rob Harvilla and Charles Holmes; Mike RiandaProducer: Bobby WagnerAdditional Production: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 11, 2021 • 1h 39min
The Best Picture Match Game With Sam Esmail
After his triumphant introduction of the movie director game, Sam Esmail rejoins Amanda and Sean to discuss his 2020 movie-watching experiences, his favorites films of the year, how the medium could change after the pandemic, and what value the Oscars do or don't have. He covers all this with the aid of a helpful new exercise: The Best Picture match game.Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda DobbinsGuest: Sam EsmailProducer: Bobby Wagner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 6, 2021 • 2h 35min
The ‘Tenet’ Commentary : yratnemmoC ‘teneT’ ehT
This is a special episode of 'The Big Picture': a watch-along commentary track for Christopher Nolan’s 11th feature film. In March, we teamed up with Chris Ryan for our first commentary, a four-hour journey through 'Zack Snyder’s Justice League,' a.k.a the Snyder Cut. We barely survived. This time, we’re diving into a more complex movie, but fortunately one we have seen before. This is our collective third viewing of Nolan’s controversial, confusing, and, we will argue, wrongly overlooked 'Tenet.' We will be together for all 150 minutes of this movie, and we want you to watch along with us. Let’s go!Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda DobbinsGuest: Chris RyanProducer: Bobby Wagner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 4, 2021 • 1h 37min
Top Five Spy Movies and ‘Without Remorse’
In honor of the new Tom Clancy adaptation ‘Without Remorse,’ Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan to break down all things spy movies, including what they love about the genre, how they define it, and their top five favorites (0:13). Then, Sean is joined by director Stefano Sollima to talk about ‘Without Remorse' (1:06:30).Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda DobbinsGuests: Chris Ryan and Stefano SollimaProducer: Bobby Wagner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 30, 2021 • 1h 51min
We Have to Blow Up the Oscars and Start Again
After a record-low-rated Academy Awards ceremony on Sunday, the state of the Oscars has been the subject of debate all week (0:21). Amanda and Sean discuss where the show should go in 2022, what it could look like, and beyond. Then, Sean is joined by Adam McKay, the director behind beloved films like 'Anchorman' and 'The Big Short,' to discuss his new podcast 'Death at the Wing' and the future of movies (1:09:00).Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda DobbinsGuest: Adam McKayProducer: Bobby Wagner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 27, 2021 • 1h
17 Questions About ‘Mortal Kombat’ and the Worst Video Game Movies Ever
Today, we discuss Fatalities and Flawless Victories. Which one was the new adaptation of the beloved video game franchise ‘Mortal Kombat’? Joining Sean to answer that question and many more about all things video game movies are Ringer staff writers and avowed gamers Justin Charity and Ben Lindbergh.Host: Sean FennesseyGuests: Justin Charity and Ben LindberghProducer: Bobby Wagner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 26, 2021 • 1h 11min
Best Actor Goes to Who??? The Winners, Losers, and WTFs of the Academy Awards.
After 15 long months, the Oscars are here. Sean and Amanda break down every award, the in-person ceremony, the weirdest moments of the night, and more. Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda DobbinsProducer: Bobby Wagner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 22, 2021 • 1h 24min
25 Oscar Predictions That Will Win You Cash
The time has almost come for the long-awaited—or maybe just long in waiting—93rd Academy Awards. Sean and Amanda discuss what to expect from the ceremony, and then make predictions in every category. Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda DobbinsProducer: Bobby Wagner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 21, 2021 • 1h 19min
The Oscar Winners Draft: 2000s Edition
It's Oscars Week, so it's time for a special Movie Draft—Chris Ryan joins Sean and Amanda to pick their favorite Academy Award winners from the years 2000 through 2009, in the eight big categories.Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda DobbinsGuest: Chris RyanProducer: Bobby Wagner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
