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Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins review the movies you need to see. Plus: Top 5s, Movie Drafts, Oscars analysis, and more, featuring a rotating cast of Ringer colleagues like Chris Ryan, Van Lathan, and Bill Simmons.
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- Today2h 23m
The Top 10 Fantasy Films, The Toy Movie Hall of Fame, and ‘Masters of the Universe,’ with Griffin Newman!
Sean joins forces with Griffin Newman of the Blank Check podcast. Together, they discuss the recent run of box-office successes and what it says about the current state of movies , before answering the call of Grayskull and journeying to Eternia to unpack the latest adaptation of 'Masters of the Universe' . While there, they discuss the best high-fantasy films of all time , and Griffin unveils his Toy Movie Hall of Fame . Later, Sean sits down with Samara Weaving and Adam Rehmeier, the star and director of the new crime romance 'Carolina Caroline,' to discuss making the film and the winding paths that led them there . Hosts: Sean Fennessey Guests: Griffin Newman, Samara Weaving, and Adam Rehmeier Producer: Jack Sanders Production Support: Lucas Cavanagh, Sarah Reddy, and Jamie Yukich Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 3 days agoconversational1h 58m6-min read
We’re So Back for Good: ‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession’ Mania and 10 Movies We Missed!
The Big Picture returns with a deep dive into the unexpected box office triumphs of Backrooms and Obsession, celebrating a cultural resurgence in theatrical moviegoing, while also reviewing a slate of overlooked May releases and reflecting on the state of cinema.
- 1 weeks agoconversational1h 48m7-min read
‘Backrooms’ Is the Future of Movies, With Kane Parsons!
The Big Picture dives into the cultural moment of two young horror filmmakers, Kane Parsons and Curry Barker, whose viral YouTube origins have catapulted them into Hollywood with Backrooms and Obsession. The hosts explore how internet-born aesthetics, low-budget innovation, and generational shifts are reshaping cinema.
- 1 weeks agoconversational2h 7m6-min read
‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Is the End of 'Star Wars' As We Know It. Plus: The Winners and Losers at Cannes.
The Big Picture team recaps their return from Cannes, where Christian Mungiu's Fjord won the Palme d'Or, and discusses the underwhelming theatrical release of The Mandalorian and Grogu, which they critique as a hollow, unfocused adventure lacking emotional or narrative depth. They then shift to an interview with Daniel Roher, the Oscar-winning documentarian turned feature filmmaker, who discusses his pivot to fiction with the thriller Tuner and his upcoming heist film.
- 2 weeks agoconversational1h 56m7-min read
We Went to Cannes! These Are the 10 Best (and Worst) Things We Saw.
Sean Phetasy and Amanda Dobbins recount their first experience at the Cannes Film Festival, diving into the movies they saw, the festival’s chaotic energy, and the cultural spectacle surrounding it, culminating in a mix of excitement, fatigue, and cinematic revelation.
- 2 weeks agoconversational2h 12m6-min read
The 1976 Movie Draft
The Big Picture crew drafts the best movies of 1976, a year packed with cinematic heavyweights like Network, Taxi Driver, and Rocky, while also diving into personal memories, generational shifts in film, and a hilariously intense battle over the podcast’s mythical “third chair.”
- 3 weeks agoconversational2h 9m5-min read
The 10 Best Horror Movies of the Year … So Far. Plus: The New Scary Movie Royalty, and ‘Obsession,’ With Curry Barker!
The Big Picture dives into the current horror film renaissance, exploring how YouTube creators are fast-tracking into Hollywood, the genre's evolving aesthetics, and the rise of young auteurs like Curry Barker. The episode balances industry analysis with deep dives into recent releases and upcoming projects.
- 3 weeks agoconversational2h 45m7-min read
The Robert Duvall Hall of Fame
Sean Fennessey and playwright Tracy Letts build a Hall of Fame for Robert Duvall, celebrating his transformative range, emotional depth, and prolific career across six decades. They honor his most iconic performances while reflecting on his legacy as a character actor who became a singular screen presence.
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