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The Oscars Schedule Changes, and Andrew Garfield On ‘Under the Silver Lake’ | Interview Apr 19, 2019

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We go over the week in the movie world: Beyoncé’s documentary ‘Homecoming,’ the Oscars happening two weeks earlier, and the movies we’re anticipating will enter the Best Picture conversation (1:40). Then Andrew Garfield joins the show to talk about his new film ‘Under the Silver Lake,’ an L.A.-based noir film that is a change of pace from his career arc thus far (33:00).

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Guest: Andrew Garfield

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‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ | Marvel Month Apr 17, 2019

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In the penultimate episode of our Marvel Month preview series, we sit down to discuss ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron.’ How does AI function as a villain in the Marvel universe? Does the movie jump from location to location too frequently? Is this movie better now than when it actually came out?

Host: Sean Fennessey

Guest: Micah Peters

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‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ | Marvel Month Apr 12, 2019

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As ‘Avengers: Endgame’ inches closer, we continue our Marvel month with one of the most effective, influential, and surprising movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe: James Gunn’s ‘Guardians of the Galaxy.’ We review the original ‘Guardians’ comics, then examine the movie’s star-making ability, its use of music, and its long-lasting impact on the MCU.

Host: Sean Fennessey

Guest: David Shoemaker

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Top Five Rock Movies, Plus Elisabeth Moss and Alex Ross Perry on ‘Her Smell’ | Interview Apr 11, 2019

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We go over some of the most iconic rock star movies ever made and review the recent slew of films in that vein—including ‘Bohemian Rhapsody,’ ‘A Star Is Born,’ ‘Vox Lux,’ and more (1:30). Then, Elisabeth Moss and Alex Ross Perry join the show to talk ‘Her Smell,’ their recent installment in the trend (31:00).

Host: Sean Fennessey

Guest: Lindsay Zoladz, Elisabeth Moss, Alex Ross Perry

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'Shazam!’ and the Future of the DCEU With David F. Sandberg | Interview Apr 08, 2019

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Sean is joined by Miles Surrey to assess the landscape of DC films after the breakout success of ‘Shazam!' (2:00). Then, 'Shazam!' director David F. Sandberg swings by to talk about how he turned his terrifying short, 'Lights Out,' into a feature-film career in Hollywood, the movies that inspired him, and his future in the DCEU (13:30).

Host: Sean Fennessey

Guests: David F. Sandberg and Miles Surrey

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‘The Avengers’ | Marvel Month Apr 05, 2019

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We break down Joss Whedon's 'Marvel’s The Avengers’—a landmark in the cinematic universe that established the rapport between the tentpole superstars and set the tone for the films going forward. How has the MCU changed our relationship with movie stars, and does that make Marvel the most important force in Hollywood right now?

Host: Sean Fennessey

Guest: Chris Ryan

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Matthew McConaughey | Career Arc Apr 02, 2019

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With Harmony Korine’s latest film ‘The Beach Bum’ now in theaters, Sean, Amanda, and Rob take a look back through Matthew McConaughey’s mercurial career—including his breakthrough moments, peaks and valleys, and where his stardom stands today.

Host: Sean Fennessey

Guests: Amanda Dobbins, Rob Harvilla

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Bill Hader on ‘Barry,’ and Mary Kay Place and Kent Jones on ‘Diane’ | Interview Apr 01, 2019

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In a rotating-guests episode of 'The Big Picture,' Sean is first joined by Bill Hader to discuss how filmmaking played into the conception of his HBO show ‘Barry’ (2:15). Then, Mary Kay Place and Kent Jones join the show to discuss Jones’s first narrative feature, ‘Diane,’ which stars Place as a mother trying to bond with her drug-addicted son (41:10).

Host: Sean Fennessey

Guest: Bill Hader, Mary Kay Place, and Kent Jones

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'Captain America: The First Avenger' | Marvel Month Mar 29, 2019

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In the first episode of our Marvel Cinematic Universe series—dropping once a week in the lead-up to ‘Avengers: Endgame’—Sean and Amanda go deep on the first Captain America movie. How did this movie set the tone for patriotism in superhero movies? Did it succeed as a period piece/spy drama? Why don’t Avengers have more sex?

Host: Sean Fennessey

Guest: Amanda Dobbins

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Top Five Movies of 1999, Plus David Modigliani on ‘Running With Beto’ | Discussion Mar 26, 2019

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Now 20 years removed, we convene to discuss and share our top five movies from 1999—the year many believe was the greatest year of movies ever (1:00). Then, a conversation with ‘Running With Beto’ director David Modigliani from SXSW (1:08:00).

Host: Sean Fennessey

Guest: Amanda Dobbins, Chris Ryan, and David Modigliani

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