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Celebrating ‘Scott Pilgrim vs. the World’ 10 Years Later With Edgar Wright Jul 21, 2020

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It's been a decade since the release of one of the most prescient, purely entertaining movies of the century: Edgar Wright's 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.' To celebrate the anniversary, Sean is joined by 'Pilgrim' superfans Jason Concepcion and Van Lathan to break down the best scenes, characters, fights, and lines in the movie (5:01). Then Edgar Wright stops by to talk about the making of the movie and the likelihood of a sequel (47:28). Bread makes you fat?!?

Hosts: Sean Fennessey

Guests: Jason Concepcion, Van Lathan, and Edgar Wright

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Top Five Summertime Movies Jul 17, 2020

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Summer movie season has effectively been canceled, but we're still thinking about what summer means to the movies. Chris Ryan joins Sean and Amanda to talk about what makes a summer flick, and then they share their top fives.

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Guest: Chris Ryan

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‘Palm Springs Is The Year’s Most Fun Movie. Plus: Introducing ‘The Connect’ With Shea Serrano and Jason Concepcion. Jul 14, 2020

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The perfect quarantine movie has arrived: the delightful Andy Samberg high-concept rom-com ‘Palm Springs’ exploded this weekend after its release on Hulu. Sean and Amanda dive deep into the movie, before Sean is joined by director Max Barbakow and costar Cristin Milioti for a conversation about how it was made (45:30). Then, Jason Concepcion and Shea Serrano stop by to talk about their new movie podcast, ‘The Connect’ (1:20:45).

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Guests: Max Barbakow, Cristin Milioti, Jason Concepcion, and Shea Serrano

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The Dad Movie Hall of Fame. Plus: the Kickass Action of ‘The Old Guard’ Jul 10, 2020

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We're still stuck at home, but another wave of new movie releases arrives this weekend, including Netflix's exciting new Charlize Theron action film 'The Old Guard,' the delightfully high-concept 'Palm Springs' on Hulu, and the Tom Hanks World War II story 'Greyhound' on Apple TV+. Sean and Amanda break down all three, before inviting The Ringer's Kevin Clark on to help construct the Dad Movie Hall of Fame (1:25). Then, Sean is joined by 'The Old Guard' director Gina Prince-Bythewood to discuss her new film (1:10:57).

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Guest: Kevin Clark and Gina Prince-Bythewood

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‘Hamilton’ Is a Movie. Or Is It? Plus: Remembering Ennio Morricone. Jul 07, 2020

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Sean and Amanda discuss the life and career of the legendary film composer Ennio Morricone, who died on Sunday at 91 (1:24). Then they discuss the new additions to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and what it means for the Oscars (0:00). And finally, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway musical phenomenon finally began streaming this weekend on Disney+. It's a composite of three June 2016 performances, so how does it work as a movie experience? And how has ‘Hamilton’ aged since it premiered in 2015? Sean and Amanda are joined by Juliet Litman to discuss the history of the show, what it’s like to see it at home, and the state of plays in 2020 (25:55).

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Guest: Juliet Litman

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The Best Movies of 2020 … So Far Jul 02, 2020

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Movie theaters have been closed for more than half the year, but we’ve still gotten our fair share of great films. Adam Nayman joins Sean and Amanda to share their top five movies so far this year.

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Guest: Adam Nayman

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So … ‘Tenet’? Plus: Top Five Movies About Making Movies Jun 30, 2020

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It’s happening again: Christopher Nolan’s ‘Tenet’ has been moved once more, stoking new debate about the future of movie theaters. Sean and Amanda talk about when, if ever, they’ll be back in a theater. They also discuss the weekend’s new VOD and streaming releases and the life and work of the late Joel Schumacher (0:52). Then, Sean and Amanda (finally) share their top five movies about making movies (33:32).

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

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A Screenwriting King and the Queen of Movie Podcasts Jun 23, 2020

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We’ve got a double shot of interviews on today’s show. First up, David Koepp, the writer-director of the new horror film ‘You Should Have Left,’ which is available right now on VOD. Koepp is the screenwriter behind some of the most beloved blockbusters of the past 30 years, including ‘Jurassic Park,’ ‘Mission: Impossible,’ and ‘Spider-Man’ (1:51). Then, Sean is joined by Karina Longworth, the film critic turned podcaster extraordinaire, to talk about her show, ‘You Must Remember This,’ which is focusing on the great Polly Platt this season (36:17).

Host: Sean Fennessey

Guests: David Koepp and Karina Longworth

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‘The King of Staten Island’ and the Judd Apatow Hall of Fame Jun 17, 2020

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After five years away from feature filmmaking, Apatow is back with a new muse: ‘SNL’ star Pete Davidson, who loosely adopts his life story for their new dramedy. Sean and Amanda review the film—which features some great performances and a few new moves for the writer-director—and then look back at Apatow’s career to build a Hall of Fame enshrining his greatest contributions to movies and TV.

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

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‘Tenet’ and the Oscars Are Delayed. What’s Next? Jun 15, 2020

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The release of Christopher Nolan’s ‘Tenet’ was pushed back, setting in motion a domino effect for the rest of the summer movie slate. Sean and Amanda discuss when we’ll be back in movie theaters. Then, they address the changes announced by the Academy to improve diversity in future Oscar nominees, why the number of Best Picture nominees has expanded to 10, and what the extension of the eligibility window means for awards season.

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

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