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The Return of the Movie Auction! Jul 16, 2021

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The 'Big Picture' Movie Auction is back! Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan to bid on the rest of the movies coming out this year that they’re desperate to see (17:00). Sean and Amanda also talk to Brian Raftery about ‘Gene and Roger,’ his new podcast series about the true story behind the rivalry and the partnership between legendary film critics Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert (1:30). Finally, Sean is joined by Morgan Neville to talk about his powerful new documentary, ‘Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain' (1:41:00).

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Guest: Chris Ryan, Brian Raftery, Morgan Neville

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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Introducing ‘Gene and Roger’ Jul 14, 2021

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Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert were the most powerful and influential movie critics of their time. The way they talked about film set a template for pop culture conversations far beyond the cinema. In this eight-part series, premiering July 20 on ‘The Big Picture’ feed, we’ll talk to everyone from family members to show producers to filmmakers like Quentin Tarantino about the legacy Siskel and Ebert built, and just how impactful they remain to this day.

Host: Brian Raftery

Producers: Amanda Dobbins, Sean Fennessey, Noah Malale, Bobby Wagner

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The Brian De Palma Top 10 and ‘Blow Out’ at 40 Jul 13, 2021

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It’s a very special episode of the show: a deep dive into the career of one of our favorite filmmakers, Brian De Palma. We’re celebrating the 40th anniversary of one of his masterworks, ‘Blow Out,’ this summer, and exploring the depths of his career. Joining Sean is Ringer contributor and author Adam Nayman.

Host: Sean Fennessey

Guest: Adam Nayman

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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‘Black Widow’ Is Finally Here. Was It Worth the Wait? Jul 09, 2021

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The first new movie installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in 737 days is finally here, available now on Disney+ with Premier Access or in movie theaters. Amanda and Sean break down ‘Black Widow’ and the future of the MCU, emphasis on the “C” (0:30). Then, Sean is joined by writer-director Leigh Janiak to discuss her three ‘Fear Street’ films that are rolling out on three consecutive Fridays on Netflix this month (61:00).

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Guest: Leigh Janiak

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Top Five Movies of 2021 So Far. Plus: Questlove on ‘Summer of Soul’ Jul 06, 2021

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It’s been an odd movie year, but there have been a handful of standouts at the halfway mark. Sean and Amanda share their top fives of 2021 thus far and explore whether we need to define what qualifies (1:00). Then, Sean is joined by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, the Roots drummer and now film director, to discuss his new documentary, ‘Summer of Soul (... or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised),’ which is out now on Hulu and in theaters (47:03).

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Guest: Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson

Producers: Bobby Wagner and Kaya McMullen

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Top 5 Heist Movies and ‘No Sudden Move’ Jul 01, 2021

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‘No Sudden Move,’ the latest film from Steven Soderbergh—now available on HBO Max—is a return to a familiar form for one of our favorite filmmakers: the heist movie. So in this episode, Sean and Amanda share their top 5 favorite heist flicks. (0:45) Then, Sean is joined by Janicza Bravo, the writer-director behind one of the year’s most entertaining films, the ripped-from-Twitter tale of ‘Zola.’ (48:17)

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Guest: Janicza Bravo

Producer: Bobby Wagner

Associate Producer: Sasha Ashall

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Quentin Tarantino on ‘Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood’ ... the Book! Jun 29, 2021

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Quentin Tarantino is here! The writer-director had adapted his film 'Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood' into a novel, and on this episode he dives deep on everything: what's different from the movie, why he wrote a novelization in the first place, the movies he watched during quarantine, the future of moviegoing, and so much more.

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Chris Ryan

Guest: Quentin Tarantino

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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‘Fast 9’ and the ‘Fast & Furious’ Rankings Jun 25, 2021

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The long-awaited ‘Fast 9’ is here, so Sean and Amanda are digging into the entire ‘Fast & Furious’ series of movies and ranking ’em all with the man who lives his life one-quarter of a pod at a time, Shea Serrano.

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Guest: Shea Serrano

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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The 1975 Movie Draft Jun 22, 2021

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Yes, we are drafting again. It’s the Movie Draft: 1975 Edition. It was simply one of the best years in film history. Let’s get it!

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Guest: Chris Ryan

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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Top Five Movies Time Forgot. Plus: Why the Beatles Movie Is No Longer a Movie. Jun 18, 2021

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Sean and Amanda discuss the news that Peter Jackson's Beatles documentary will stretch into a limited documentary television series (0:30). Then, Sean is joined by writer-director Alex Ross Perry to talk about the phenomenon of the lost movie, specifically great works from well-known filmmakers that have fallen out of circulation, critical celebration, and general viewership. With the advent of so many streaming services, it’s shocking how many once high-profile movies can’t be seen easily. So Sean and Alex list five memorable examples and explain the contexts of their releases and how they may have slid into obscurity (14:32).

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Guest: Alex Ross Perry

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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