The Big Picture - The Ringer

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‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’ and the Indy Movie Rankings Jun 30, 2023

Show notes

Sean and Amanda are joined by Ringer-verse host and Harrison Ford scholar Mallory Rubin to discuss the latest installment in the ‘Indiana Jones’ franchise and whether it functions as a worthwhile send-off to Ford’s iconic role as Indy (1:00). Then, they rank the franchise's five films (56:00).

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Guest: Mallory Rubin

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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The Harrison Ford Hall of Fame Jun 27, 2023

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Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan to discuss the life, legacy, and wonder of one of our great movie stars: Mr. Harrison Ford himself. On the cusp of the release of 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,' it’s time to choose the 10 essential Harrison Ford films for our hall.

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Guest: Chris Ryan

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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Jennifer Lawrence’s Movie Star Playbook and ‘No Hard Feelings’ Jun 23, 2023

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Jennifer Lawrence is back in the center of a movie—this time a studio comedy. Sean and Amanda discuss the successes and shortcomings of ‘No Hard Feelings’ and the unique place this occupies in Lawrence’s movie career. Then, they outline the future playbook for J-Law’s continued development as a movie star.

Host: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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‘Asteroid City’ and the Wes Anderson Movie Rankings Jun 20, 2023

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Adam Nayman joins Sean and Amanda to discuss Wes Anderson’s career and filmmaking aesthetic before they dig into his latest film, ‘Asteroid City’ (1:00). Then, Sean and Amanda rank all 11 of Anderson’s feature films (50:00).

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Guest: Adam Nayman

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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‘The Flash’ Is Here! Is It the "Greatest Superhero Movie Ever"? Jun 16, 2023

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Hugely hyped and also facing controversy around its star, ‘The Flash’ arrives at a complicated moment for superhero stories. Van Lathan joins Sean and Amanda to talk about the movie and DC’s future.

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Guest: Van Lathan

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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The 2001 Movie Draft Jun 13, 2023

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We are drafting again! Sean, Amanda, and Chris Ryan reunite for a draft of the best movies of 2001.

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Guest: Chris Ryan

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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Ask Sean Anything Mailbag, ‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts,’ Five New Movies to Stream, and the ‘Barbie’-‘Oppenheimer’ Hierarchy Jun 09, 2023

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Sean digs into his pet obsession, the ‘Transformers’ franchise, and its newest installment ‘Rise of the Beasts.’ Then, he recommends five new streaming movies, and opens up the mailbag to answer your questions.

Host: Sean Fennessey

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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'Past Lives,' the Start of Oscar Season, and the Top Five Most Romantic Movies of All Time Jun 07, 2023

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Sean and Amanda dive deep into 'Past Lives,' one of the year's finest films and an extraordinary example of writing, directing, and acting in romantic storytelling (1:00). Then, they share their five favorite romantic films (58:00). Finally, Sean is joined by writer-director Celine Song to talk about her debut feature (1:18:00).

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Guest: Celine Song

Producers: Bobby Wagner and Sasha Ashall

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‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ Is Here to Save Us Jun 02, 2023

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Sean and Amanda are joined by Charles Holmes to dive deep into the ‘Spider-Verse’ movies, from the breathtaking animation to the bold storytelling to the expectation-shattering standard they set.

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Guest: Charles Holmes

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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Movies Vs. TV in 2023: What the ‘Succession’ Finale Says About Storytelling Now. Plus: A Pointless ‘Little Mermaid.’ May 30, 2023

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Sean and Amanda discuss the finale of ‘Succession’ as a portal into the true divide between movies and TV today, and the ways in which the latter has stolen the former’s mojo (1:00), before a breakdown of the new live-action remake of Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ (30:00). Then, Sean is joined by Cristian Mungiu, the Romanian master filmmaker, to discuss his latest, ‘R.M.N.’ (56:00).

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Guest: Cristian Mungiu

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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