The Big Picture

Delving into Sofia Coppola's influential filmmaking career and her unique style. Exploring the emotional resonance in her films and the power of music cues. Critiquing the shortcomings of one of her movies and discussing aging and relationships in 'On the Rocks'. Ranking her movies and teasing upcoming discussions on new releases.

Guest Chris Ryan, horror correspondent and film critic, joins the host to discuss the new Adam Sandler movie 'Hubie Halloween' and the best horror flicks of the year. They also talk about underrated scary movie classics, extreme haunted houses in California, the 1968 film 'Witchfinder General', Barry Levinson's career, and the subtext and future of horror movies.

Acclaimed writer-director Aaron Sorkin’s new film, ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7,’ hits Netflix this weekend, so Sean and Amanda commence a walk-and-talk on one of their favorite Hollywood voices. They examine his long career on film and television, share their top 5s, and break down his new movie from every angle.Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

To celebrate 300 episodes of 'The Big Picture,' Sean and Amanda are opening up the mailbag and answering an array of wide-ranging questions about the movies that drew them to their careers, the future of film post-COVID-19, the movies they think the critics got totally wrong, and more (5:01). Then, Sean is joined by filmmaker Garrett Bradley to talk about her new film, 'Time' (1:40:31).Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda DobbinsGuests: Garrett Bradley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week is the 40th anniversary of ‘Private Benjamin,’ Meyers’s first screenplay. Meyers would go on to write and direct a number of modern comedy classics, including ‘What Women Want,’ ‘Something’s Gotta Give,’ ‘It’s Complicated,’ and, yes, ‘The Holiday.’ Sean and Amanda dive deep into her filmography to build a Hall of Fame for one of the most successful and arguably underrated filmmakers of her time.Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this unprecedented year, the Oscars need a boost. Sean and Amanda have just the right ideas, including ways to improve the ceremony, rule changes to enliven the ballot, and a new way to unveil the winners (0:30). Then, Sean is joined by filmmaker Alex Ross Perry ('Her Smell,' 'Listen Up Philip') to talk about how independent filmmakers are responding to the COVID-19 shutdown, what the future of indie cinema could look like, and what he's been watching in quarantine (57:35).Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda DobbinsGuest: Alex Ross Perry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What makes a great movie father? Inspired by the new movie 'Dick Johnson Is Dead,' Sean and Amanda pick not necessarily the best movie dads, but their favorites (15:23). Then, Sean is joined by 'Dick Johnson' director Kirsten Johnson (and a special guest) to discuss her new Netflix film (55:24).Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda DobbinsGuests: Kirsten Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘Tenet’ is struggling at the box office. The MCU is on pause. And TV is threatening to take over our beloved movies. So we have to return to the past. That’s right: The movie draft is back. Chris Ryan rejoins Sean and Amanda to make their picks for the best of 2012 (1:17). Then screenwriter Billy Ray joins the show to talk about his Showtime miniseries ‘The Comey Rule' (1:31:54).Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda DobbinsGuests: Chris Ryan and Billy Ray Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Miranda July, writer-director of 'Kajillionaire', joins the hosts to discuss her new film. The podcast also dives into the controversy surrounding the previous episode and movie delays, explores iconic music videos by David Fincher, debates the rankings of 'Mindhunter,' and reflects on the creative process and choosing mediums. Plus, a discussion on potential changes to the movie draft and a recommendation for artist Ian Chang.

In this podcast, the hosts rank David Fincher's works, analyze his films, TV series, commercials, and music videos, and discuss his meticulousness and attention to detail. They also delve into the impact of House of Cards and music videos, speculate about 'Mank', and compare and analyze Fincher's films. Additionally, they explore his early career, commercials, and music videos, and discuss surprising commercials and the impact of advertisements on their rankings.