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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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- 2 days ago2h 26m
Sex, Hell, and 10 Movies We Missed This Summer. Plus: Gregg Araki!
It’s Sean’s (observed) birthday, and what better way to celebrate than by reacting to the news that Ryan Gosling will star as Ghost Rider in a Shawn Levy–directed MCU film? Then, they cover some additional movie news before giving a brief update on their Summer Movie Preview game. Next, they cover a handful of recent releases they haven’t discussed on the show yet, ranging anywhere from interesting to awful. Finally, Sean is joined by Gregg Araki to discuss his new film, ‘I Want Your Sex,’ starring Olivia Wilde and Cooper Hoffman. He breaks down what he learned over the last decade making television, discusses why he put so much of his personal self into the main characters of this movie, and tells the story of how he cast Wilde and Hoffman in the lead parts. Intro Sean’s birthday episode (it’s over; he’s hit the age cliff) Ryan Gosling will star as Ghost Rider in a Shawn Levy–directed MCU film David Jonsson announced as the next Black Panther The box office success of ‘The Odyssey’ Director Chuck Russell passed away at 74 Summer Movie Preview game check-in Some movies we still haven't seen Ten movies we missed ‘Moana’ ‘Minions & Monsters’ ‘The Dink’ ‘Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass’ ‘Evil Dead Burn’ ‘I Want Your Sex’ ‘Her Private Hell’ ‘Young Washington’ ‘Motor City’ ‘Voicemails for Isabelle’ ‘The Samurai and the Prisoner’ ‘Sheep in the Box’ ‘Late Fame’ Previewing August movies Gregg Araki joins the show! Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins Guest: Gregg Araki Producer: Jack Sanders Production Support: Lucas Cavanagh It’s on Prime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 6 days agoconversational1h 45m6-min read
The Summer Movie Mailbag
Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins dive into a listener mailbag episode of The Big Picture, unpacking everything from the underwhelming Venice Film Festival lineup and the return of the Arclight Cinemas to the cultural implications of The Odyssey, the future of IMAX, and the gender imbalance in Hollywood. With humor and sharp cultural critique, they dissect film festivals, fandom, and the state of cinema.
- 1 weeks agoconversational1h 56m6-min read
The Triumph of ‘The Odyssey,’ and the Christopher Nolan Movie Rankings
The Big Picture crew dives into the cultural phenomenon of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, dissecting its box office triumph, thematic depth, and place in Nolan's filmography, while also reacting to the underwhelming Avengers: Doomsday trailer and industry news like the paused Warner Bros.-Paramount merger. The episode culminates in a spirited, consensus-driven ranking of all Nolan films.
- 1 weeks agoconversational2h 10m6-min read
‘The Odyssey’ Is Massive and Magnificent
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is a monumental adaptation of Homer's epic poem, marking the culmination of Nolan's 25-year cinematic journey. The film blends grand spectacle with intimate thematic depth, exploring war, memory, and civilization's fragility through the story of Odysseus' return from the Trojan War.
- 2 weeks agoroundtable1h 54m4-min read
The Epic Movie Draft
The hosts conduct an epic movie draft, honoring the spirit of Homer's Odyssey while reflecting on the legacy of Sam Neill and the decline of Dwayne Johnson's box office dominance, ultimately celebrating grand cinematic storytelling across genres and eras. They also grapple with shifting audience tastes, the erosion of Disney’s creative magic, and the evolving definition of what makes a film truly 'epic' in the modern age.
- 2 weeks agoconversational1h 37m5-min read
‘The Invite’ Is a Hilarious Social Nightmare, With Olivia Wilde!
Olivia Wilde's The Invite is a sharp, darkly comedic four-hander about a crumbling marriage tested by a dinner party with enigmatic neighbors, serving as a deeply personal and generational exploration of intimacy, visibility, and midlife malaise.
- 3 weeks agoconversational2h 21m6-min read
The Diane Keaton Hall of Fame
Diane Keaton, one of the most iconic actresses of modern American cinema, is celebrated in this episode with a deep dive into her sprawling, five-decade career. Hosts Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins build a Hall of Fame for Keaton, balancing reverence for her legendary performances with candid critiques of her later, lesser-known films.
- 3 weeks agoconversational2h 27m6-min read
The 2026 Movie Auction Returns!
This episode of The Big Picture is the second half of the hosts’ annual movie auction, where Sean Fennessey, Amanda Dobbins, and Chris Ryan bid on upcoming 2026 films with a $1,000 budget, aiming to meet specific cinematic thresholds like box office success, Oscar nominations, and critical acclaim. The conversation blends humor, pop culture critique, and personal banter, as the trio debates their picks and strategies while navigating unseen films, festival buzz, and the absurdities of modern Hollywood.
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