The Big Picture - The Ringer

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The 2022 Movie Star Ranking: 35 Under 35, Revisited Nov 08, 2022

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More than 20 months ago, Sean and Amanda embarked on their first-ever Movie Star Ranking. It's become a yearly tradition, and with the streaming release of two under-35 star-led vehicles, Harry Styles's 'My Policeman' and Jennifer Lawrence's 'Causeway,' we're running it back. Who's up, who's down, who's aged out, and who's hitting the scene hard?

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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‘The Banshees of Inisherin’ and Top 5 Movie Friendships Nov 05, 2022

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Chris Ryan joins Sean and Amanda to dive into Martin McDonagh’s new film, ‘The Banshees of Inisherin,’ a reunion of Brendan Gleeson and Colin Farrell from McDonagh’s 2008 cult classic, ‘In Bruges,’ (1:00) before sharing their top 5 movie friendships (38:00). Then, McDonagh talks with Sean about the making of his new film (1:10:00).

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Guests: Martin McDonagh and Chris Ryan

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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Ten Movies to See Right Now. Plus, James Gray Returns! Nov 01, 2022

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It’s a tremendously hectic period at the movies right now, with award season picking up pace, the Streaming Wars in high gear, and some major-event movies right around the corner. Sean and Amanda break down 10-plus new releases now streaming or in theaters (39:00). Then, writer-director James Gray returns to the show to discuss his autobiographical new film, ‘Armageddon Time,’ and the state of the movie business.

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Guest: James Gray

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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'TÁR' Is the Movie of 2022. Here’s Why. Oct 28, 2022

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Sean and Amanda dive deep into one of the year’s most exciting and resonant movies, Todd Field’s ‘Tár' (1:00). Then, Field joins Sean to discuss the world of classical music, Cate Blanchett, and how he made the film (1:27:00).

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Guest: Todd Field

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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‘Black Adam’: The Worst Movie of the Decade? Oct 25, 2022

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The hierarchy of power has changed and Sean is depressed about it. Charles Holmes and Rob Mahoney join Sean to talk about ‘Black Adam,’ the no. 1 movie at the box office, the latest installment in the DCEU, and yet another Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson action vehicle.

Host: Sean Fennessey

Guests: Charles Holmes and Rob Mahoney

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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The Julia Roberts Hall of Fame and ‘Ticket to Paradise’ Oct 21, 2022

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Julia Roberts, the once (and maybe future) queen of the box office returns to movie theaters this weekend with ‘Ticket to Paradise,’ a rom-com reunion of sorts with George Clooney—her first starring role on the big screen in four years. Amanda and Sean will review this new film, then build their Julia Roberts Hall of Fame by choosing 10 of her most essential movie roles.

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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‘Halloween Ends’ and the 'Halloween' Movie Rankings Oct 18, 2022

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‘Halloween Ends,’ the third and allegedly final installment of David Gordon Green’s legacy sequel 'Halloween' trilogy, debuted this weekend in theaters and streaming on Peacock. Chris Ryan joins Sean to talk about the new film, the year in horror, and to rank all 13 'Halloween' films.

Host: Sean Fennessey

Guest: Chris Ryan

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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The Horror Movie Draft Oct 14, 2022

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We are drafting again and since it’s Halloween season, we needed to bring in a big gun. Six-time 'Big Picture' returning champion Alex Ross Perry is live and in studio to parse through the horror canon.

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Guests: Alex Ross Perry and Chris Ryan

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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The David Lynch Episode Oct 11, 2022

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This year marks the 30th anniversary of David Lynch’s ‘Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me,’ and the 25th anniversary of ‘Lost Highway.’ To celebrate, Sean and Adam Nayman are diving deep into the unnerving, beautiful, often terrifying dream logic of their Lynchian fascinatination.

Host: Sean Fennessey

Guest: Adam Nayman

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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The Most Exciting (and Baffling) Movies of Awards Season, Plus the Genius of ‘Andor' Oct 07, 2022

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Sean and Amanda get excited for the best movie month of the year, digging into some new October releases, including ‘Amsterdam,’ ‘Triangle of Sadness,’ and ‘Tár,’ as well as the best movies at the New York Film Festival and a brief celebration of the new Star Wars show 'Andor.'

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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