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‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’: One of the Best Superhero Movies Ever | Exit Survey (Ep. 108) Dec 14, 2018

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Sean Fennessey and Micah Peters recap the surprising highs of the latest installment of the ‘Spider-Man’ universe — an animated film that's also a major achievement in the genre.

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Barry Jenkins on ‘If Beale Street Could Talk’ and Life After ‘Moonlight’ | Interview (Ep. 107) Dec 13, 2018

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Oscar-winning director Barry Jenkins returns to 'The Big Picture' to discuss his life and work since ‘Moonlight’ won Best Picture at the Oscars and the unique challenge of recreating 1970s Harlem for his adaptation of James Baldwin’s ‘If Beale Street Could Talk.’

Host: Sean Fennessey

Guest: Barry Jenkins

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The Kevin Hart Fiasco and the Best Performances of 2018 With Wesley Morris | The Oscars Show (Ep. 106) Dec 11, 2018

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Kevin Hart is out as host of the Academy Awards after a bungled non-apology tour. What happens next (0:50)? Plus: What the Los Angeles Film Critics Association awards mean for ‘Roma,’ ‘A Star Is Born,’ and the Best Picture race (11:45), and a conversation about the best acting performances of the year with The New York Times’ Wesley Morris (19:30).

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Guest: Wesley Morris

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The Top 10 Films of the Year | Discussion (Ep. 105) Dec 07, 2018

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We break down which movies made the final cut for our top 10 lists this year — including everything from ‘Black Panther’ and ‘A Star Is Born’ to ‘Burning,’ ‘Support the Girls,’ ‘Minding the Gap,’ and more.

Host: Sean Fennessey

Guests: Chris Ryan and Adam Nayman

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The Golden Globes Nominations: Surprises and Snubs | The Oscars Show (Ep. 104) Dec 06, 2018

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Reacting to the Golden Globes nominations, including surprising love for ‘Vice,’ chaos in the category definitions, pleasant surprises and alarming snubs, and why we love Sandra Oh and Andy Samberg as hosts.

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

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John Krasinski on ‘A Quiet Place’ and the Question of a Sequel | Interview (Ep. 103) Nov 29, 2018

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Actor, writer, and director John Krasinski joins the show to talk about how he became not just the star, but also the writer-director of the box office smash ‘A Quiet Place,’ how he evolved after ‘The Office,’ and where he’s going next.

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Do the Oscars Need 'Star' Power—and 'Black Panther'—to Thrive? | The Oscars Show (Ep. 102) Nov 27, 2018

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Can 'Black Panther' and 'A Star Is Born' power through an onslaught of smaller, highly regarded films like 'Roma,' and 'The Favourite'? (0:57); stock up/stock down for 'Green Book' and 'Widows' (22:00); and a close look at an unusually competitive Best Actress race (34:45).

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

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Steven Caple Jr. on ‘Creed II,’ the Rocky Franchise, and Making a Great Sports Movie | Interview (Ep. 101) Nov 21, 2018

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‘Creed II’ director Steven Caple Jr. joins the show to talk about Sylvester Stallone’s influence on his filmmaking and the 'Creed' franchise as well as the unique challenges of the 'Rocky' legacy.

Host: Sean Fennessey

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Steve McQueen on ‘Widows’ and Reinventing the Heist Movie | Interview (Ep. 100) Nov 19, 2018

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Academy Award–winning director Steve McQueen stops by to discuss his new film, the Viola Davis–starring heist drama ‘Widows.’

Host: Sean Fennessey

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Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald | Exit Survey (Ep. 99) Nov 16, 2018

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'Binge Mode' meets 'The Big Picture' as Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion join Sean Fennessey to react to the second film in Harry Potter’s ‘Fantastic Beasts’ series.

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