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The 21st Century Sci-Fi Canon, ‘The Creator,’ and ‘No One Will Save You’ Sep 29, 2023

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The 21st Century Sci-Fi Canon, ‘The Creator,’ and ‘No One Will Save You’

Sean is joined by Chris Ryan to discuss all things science fiction. First, they cover Brian Duffield’s new film, ‘No One Will Save You’ (4:33) before turning to Gareth Edwards’s ‘The Creator’ (14:58) starring John David Washington. Later, they come together to form the 21st Century Sci-Fi Canon featuring their ten favorite science fiction films since 2000 (48:47).

Host: Sean Fennessey

Guest: Chris Ryan

Producer: Jack Sanders

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‘Stop Making Sense’ and the Top 5 Concert Films Sep 26, 2023

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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 Dobbins

Guest: Rob Harvilla

Senior Producer: Bobby Wagner

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The Top 10 Garbage Cash Movies and ‘Dumb Money’ Sep 22, 2023

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Sean, Amanda, and Chris review ‘Dumb Money,’ Craig Gillespie’s new movie based on the events of the 2021 Wall Street GameStop short (1:00). Then, they craft a new entrant into their running “garbage” genre series—Garbage Cash—and list the 10 most apt entrants into the genre (53:00).

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Guest: Chris Ryan

Senior Producer: Bobby Wagner

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‘A Haunting in Venice’ and the Top 5 Haunted House Movies Sep 19, 2023

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Sean and Amanda review Kenneth Branagh’s third Agatha Christie adaptation, ‘A Haunting in Venice’ (1:00), before expanding their thoughts on haunted house films by sharing 10 of their favorites in the genre (45:00).

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Senior Producer: Bobby Wagner

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The 20 Most Intriguing Movies of the Fall and the Best of the Toronto International Film Festival Sep 15, 2023

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Sean and Amanda are joined by Ringer contributor and film critic Adam Nayman to discuss the highs, lows, and shifting culture of the Toronto International Film Festival (1:00). Then, they share a joint list of the most anticipated movies of 2023 that neither have shown each other until now (23:00), including ‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour,’ ‘Pain Hustlers,’ ‘Leave the World Behind,’ and more.

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Guest: Adam Nayman

Senior Producer: Bobby Wagner

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The Denzel Washington Draft Sep 12, 2023

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We are drafting again! Sean, Amanda, and Chris Ryan are joined by Bill Simmons and Van Lathan for a draft of the best Denzel Washington movies.

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Guests: Chris Ryan, Bill Simmons, and Van Lathan

Senior Producer: Bobby Wagner

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600th Episode Mega Mailbag Extravaganza Sep 08, 2023

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To celebrate Episode 600, Sean and Amanda open up the mailbag to answer your questions about how they watch movies, Martin Scorsese, what’s changed in the last six years, the fictional location where they’d like to have a drink or meal, the rejected alternate names for the podcast, and more!

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Senior Producer: Bobby Wagner

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10 Way-Too-Early Oscar Predictions and the Best Movies at Telluride and Venice Sep 06, 2023

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After their respective trips to Colorado and Italy, Sean and Amanda convene to discuss the movies they watched at Telluride and Venice Film Festivals, including films from David Fincher, Sofia Coppola, Michael Mann, Yorgos Lanthimos, Bradley Cooper, Ryusuke Hamaguchi, and more (1:00). Then, they share some early Oscar predictions based on the quality and buzz surrounding the films coming out of the two festivals (1:10:00).

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Senior Producer: Bobby Wagner

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The 2006 Movie Draft Aug 31, 2023

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We are drafting again! Sean, Amanda, and Chris Ryan reunite for a draft of the best movies of 2006.

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Guest: Chris Ryan

Senior Producer: Bobby Wagner

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'Dune 2' Pushed Back, Barbenheimer’s $2 Billion, and Everything We Missed While We Were Out Aug 28, 2023

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We’re back! Sean and Amanda discuss all the movies they missed, the big stories out of Hollywood, and much more (1:00). Then, Sean is joined by ‘Bottoms’ director Emma Seligman to discuss her new comedy (1:35:00).

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Guest: Emma Seligman

Senior Producer: Bobby Wagner

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