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The Great ‘Avatar’ Debate with Blank Check’s Griffin Newman and David Sims Oct 04, 2022

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‘Avatar: The Way of Water,’ the sequel to the most lucrative movie of all time, is slated for the end of this year. Does anyone care? Sean is joined by Griffin Newman and David Sims, hosts of the ‘Blank Check’ podcast, to discuss the lasting impact of James Cameron’s technologically revolutionary behemoth, and more importantly, whether ‘Avatar’ is actually good.

Host: Sean Fennessey

Guests: Griffin Newman and David Sims

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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‘Bros’ and Our Top Five 21st Century Comedies Sep 30, 2022

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‘Bros,’ Billy Eichner’s first leading role in a feature, is in theaters. Sean and Amanda dig into the movie before sharing their five favorite studio comedies of the century (1:00). Then, Sean is joined by Nicholas Stoller, the director of ‘Bros’ and other comedy installments like ‘Forgetting Sarah Marshall’ and ‘Neighbors,’ to discuss the film and the current state of theatrical comedies in relation to streaming and television (58:00).

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Guest: Nicholas Stoller

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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‘Blonde’ and the Top 5 Essential Marilyn Monroe Movies Sep 28, 2022

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‘Blonde,’ Andrew Dominik’s long-awaited Marilyn Monroe biopic starring Ana de Armas, is now available on Netflix. Sean and Amanda dissect the film’s handful of successes and numerous, puzzling failures, before discussing Monroe’s titanic impact on movie stardom and the various depictions of her throughout cinema history.

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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The ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ Fiasco Sep 23, 2022

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It’s the movie event of the fall, but not in a good way. Sean and Amanda break down all things ‘Don’t Worry Darling,’ Olivia Wilde’s controversy-racked new thriller, and talk about the most scandalous productions in movie history (2:00). Then, Sean is joined by Brett Morgen, direct of the new David Bowie documentary ‘Moonage Daydream’ (1:05:00).

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Guest: Brett Morgen

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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‘The Woman King’ and 10 Movies to See Now. Plus: The Best and Worst Films at TIFF. Sep 20, 2022

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After a quiet few weeks, movies are back in theaters in a big way—and none bigger than Gina Prince-Bythewood’s warrior epic ‘The Woman King.’ Sean and Amanda break down the new Viola Davis vehicle and nine more new releases, including a pair of disturbing horror movies, a David Bowie doc, and, um, ‘Pinocchio’ (2:00). Then, Adam Nayman joins Sean to share a report from the Toronto International Film Festival, including word on Steven Spielberg’s ‘The Fabelmans,’ ‘Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery,’ and ‘My Policeman’ (56:00).

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Guest: Adam Nayman

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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The 1980s Comedy Movie Draft Sep 16, 2022

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We are drafting again! And we’re widening the scope this time around. Sean, Amanda, and Chris Ryan pick their faves and foil their pals in a draft of 1980s comedy movies.

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Guest: Chris Ryan

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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'Barbarian'!!! Sep 13, 2022

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The no. 1 movie in America is a depraved, completely unpredictable horror movie: hallelujah! Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan (2:00) to talk about this wonderful freak show before Sean is joined by writer-director Zach Cregger (53:00).

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Guests: Chris Ryan and Zach Cregger

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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500th Episode Call-In Spectacular! Sep 09, 2022

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We did it—500 episodes! To celebrate, Sean, Amanda, and Bobby are taking your calls and answering your burning questions about their favorite episodes, movie theater experiences, Big-Pic bits, and the future of the show.

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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10 Way-Too-Early Oscar Predictions and the Best Movies at Telluride Sep 06, 2022

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The Oscars Show is back! Sean recounts his biggest takeaways from Telluride and what can be gleaned for the upcoming awards season, before Sean and Amanda share their semi-serious predictions for an Oscars show that is six months away.

To call in and leave a voicemail for our 500th episode mailbag, give us a ring at (916) 900-2826‬.

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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The 2005 Upside-Down Movie Draft Sep 02, 2022

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We are drafting again! And we have a twist: Rather than draft the best movies of 2005, we’re looking at some of the worst and making a case for them. Sean, Amanda, and Chris Ryan pick their faves and foil their pals in an upside-down draft of the movies from 2005.

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Guest: Chris Ryan

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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