The Big Picture - The Ringer

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Are Movies the New TV? A Podcast Crossover Special, Part 1. Plus: Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter! Aug 28, 2020

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In a special mega-pod, Andy Greenwald and Chris Ryan join Sean and Amanda for a two-part conversation about the way that movies seems to be aping the modes and styles of TV, and vice-versa (0:29). (For Part 2, check out ‘The Watch’ on the Ringer Podcast Network.) Then, Sean is joined for a chat with the stars of ‘Bill & Ted Face the Music’: Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter (48:49)!

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Guests: Andy Greenwald, Chris Ryan, Keanu Reeves, and Alex Winter

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'The Batman’ Is Coming and the 2011 Movie Draft Is Here Aug 25, 2020

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It’s baaaaack. Due to popular demand, we’ve decided to run back the movie draft. Chris Ryan rejoins Sean and Amanda to make their picks for the best of 2011. But first, we discuss the debut of some new trailers from the DC Universe, including an exciting first look at Matt Reeves's 'The Batman.'

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Guest:Chris Ryan

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Movie Theaters Are Reopening. Is America Ready? Plus: RZA! Aug 21, 2020

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In 44 states around the country, movie theaters will reopen their doors this weekend for the release of the Russell Crowe thriller 'Unhinged,' a controversial decision by the major theater chains. Amanda and Sean talk about the ramifications of the decision, what it means for the release of Christopher Nolan's long-awaited 'Tenet,' and whether society has officially acclimated to at-home viewing (2:47). Then, Sean is joined by Wu-Tang Clan founder and filmmaker RZA to talk about his new movie 'Cut Throat City' (51:18).

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Guest: RZA

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The Movie of the Year Is Here: ‘Boys State’ Aug 17, 2020

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Amanda and Sean dive deep into the year’s most provocative and entertaining film, the documentary ‘Boys State,’ an intimate portrait of the summer program that has produced some of the most compelling figures in recent American political history (1:08). Then, Sean is joined by ‘Boys State’ codirectors Amanda McBaine and Jesse Moss to talk about the casting and production of their extraordinary movie (34:54).

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Guests: Amanda McBaine and Jesse Moss

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Ben Affleck's Next Movie and Five Behind-the-Scenes Hollywood Stories We Want Aug 11, 2020

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Sean is joined by Chris Ryan to talk about Ben Affleck's recently announced new movie, an adaptation of 'The Big Goodbye' about the making of the film 'Chinatown.' Then, they pitch other chaotic behind-the-scenes stories they'd like to see captured on the big screen (1:30). They also discuss the streaming horror hit 'Host,' now playing on Shudder, as well as the less successful Shia LaBeouf crime drama 'The Tax Collector' (34:00). Finally, Sean is joined by writer-director-actress Amy Seimetz to talk about her new horror–black comedy 'She Dies Tomorrow' (46:27).

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Chris Ryan

Guest: Amy Seimetz

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Top Five Apocalypse Movies, Plus the Return of James Gray Aug 07, 2020

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It’s armageddon time. Or at least it feels that way these days. Sean and Amanda talk about coping with the ongoing fear and frustration by doing what they always do: talking about movies they like. In this case, they discuss their top five favorite apocalypse movies (1:15). Then, Sean is joined by James Gray for a wide-ranging conversation about working as a filmmaker during quarantine, the Hollywood history he’s been sharing with his kids, and more (54:44).

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Guest: James Gray

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Are Movie Theaters Screwed? Aug 04, 2020

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The AMC theater chain cut a deal with Universal last week, ending a months-long standoff over the future of film distribution. What does the deal mean for the moviegoing experience? Will more chains and more studios join in? Will we see more movies at home? Amanda and Sean break it all down (1:06), along with news about the star of Paul Thomas Anderson's new film, the state of film festivals in 2020, and the new Seth Rogen HBO Max comedy 'An American Pickle' (32:55).

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

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The F**k, Marry, Kill Game: Oliver Stone Movies Jul 31, 2020

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With the release of his new memoir 'Chasing the Light,' the provocative, award-winning writer-director Oliver Stone is back in the news. Amanda and Sean take a deep dive into the book and Stone's career, examining his origin story, his reputation as a Baby Boomer artist, and his incredible body of work. Then, to verify their feelings on his movies, they play a personally revealing round of Fuck, Marry, Kill with all 20 of his feature films.

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

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10 Predictions About the Future of Movies. Plus: Ron Howard! Jul 28, 2020

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'Tenet' is delayed until Labor Day. 'Top Gun: Maverick' has been bumped to 2021. And yet 'The New Mutants' is scheduled to open in theaters on August 28. Everything in the world of movies is up for grabs. So we’re opening up the mailbag and answering all your questions about what the hell movies will even be in the future (6:13). Then, Sean is joined by legendary filmmaker Ron Howard to discuss his career and his new documentary 'Rebuilding Paradise' (1:03:20).

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Guest:Ron Howard

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Introducing the Movie Draft: 2010 Edition Jul 24, 2020

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This is an episode about movies in the year 2010. Why? Well, it’s been 10 years since 2010, 10 long years in the life cycle of American movies. A lot has changed. Earlier this week, we celebrated the decade anniversary of 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World' with a special episode. What else happened in movies that year? How could we have a fun conversation that didn’t just rehash the release schedule? We got an idea for a kind of movie draft: six categories, six picks each, snake-style. Chris Ryan joins Sean and Amanda to determine who has the best 2010 movie roster. Listen and decide for yourselves.

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Guest: Chris Ryan

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