710 episodes
The Big Picture The Ringer
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- TV & Film
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4.3 • 4.7K Ratings
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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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Brad Pitt’s ‘F1’ Trailer Hype, Mia Goth’s ‘MaXXXine’ Madness, and ‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F’
Sean and Amanda react to the trailer for ‘F1,’ Joseph Kosinski’s follow-up to ‘Top Gun: Maverick,’ starring Brad Pitt as a Formula One driver (1:00), then react to the news of the Paramount sale going through (5:00). They later dig into Ti West’s third installment in the ‘X’ trilogy, ‘MaXXXine’ (10:00). Next, they’re joined by Van Lathan to discuss Eddie Murphy’s return to the ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ franchise in this past weekend’s Netflix release: ‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F’ (28:00). Sean and Amanda then briefly discuss ‘Despicable Me 4’ and the state of the box office, as it has bounced back recently (50:00), before Sean is finally joined by West to discuss ‘MaXXXine’ in further depth, talk about why he wanted to stay in this story, and dig into some of the myriad influences on the film (58:00).
To watch episodes of ‘The Big Picture,’ head to https://www.youtube.com/@RingerMovies.
Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
Guests: Ti West and Van Lathan
Senior Producer: Bobby Wagner
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The 10 Best Movies of the Year … So Far
Sean and Amanda are joined by a deep bench of Ringer colleagues to share their favorite movies of the year. The selections range from heavy hitters like ‘Dune: Part Two’ and ‘Challengers’ to big swings like ‘Civil War.’ And, of course, Glen Powell will feature.
To watch episodes of ‘The Big Picture,’ head to https://www.youtube.com/@RingerMovies.
Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
Guests: Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, Joanna Robinson, Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Adam Nayman, Rob Mahoney
Senior Producer: Bobby Wagner
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The 2024 Movie Auction: Chapter Two
Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan for part two of the 2024 movie auction. They nominate 15 films they’re excited for—including some important movies out of Cannes, an M. Night Shyamalan thriller, a Brad Pitt and George Clooney reunion, and more—and bid on who will get each movie on their team.
To watch episodes of ‘The Big Picture,’ head to https://www.youtube.com/@RingerMovies.
Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
Guest: Chris Ryan
Senior Producer: Bobby Wagner
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The Surprising ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ and Kevin Costner’s Big Bet on ‘Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter 1’
Sean and Amanda recap the third installment of the ‘Quiet Place’ franchise—the Lupita Nyong’o–starring ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’—which surprised both of them with its scale and quality (1:00). Then, they are joined by Chris Ryan to discuss Kevin Costner’s gigantic gamble, ‘Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter 1’ (25:00). The trio dig into its weirdness, its Western tropes and subversions, and whether it stands even the slightest chance of not bombing.
To watch episodes of ‘The Big Picture,’ head to https://www.youtube.com/@RingerMovies.
Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
Guest: Chris Ryan
Senior Producer: Bobby Wagner
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The Kevin Costner Hall of Fame
With ‘Horizon: An American Saga’ on the … horizon … Sean and Amanda build the Kevin Costner Hall of Fame by running through Costner’s entire filmography to try to narrow it down to 10 movies. From the cowboy, to the athlete, to the spy, and back again, this filmography (and this episode) is a journey!
To watch episodes of ‘The Big Picture,’ head to https://www.youtube.com/@RingerMovies.
Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
Senior Producer: Bobby Wagner
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‘The Bikeriders’ and the ‘Dudes Rock’ Movie Canon, Plus ‘Kinds of Kindness’
Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan to discuss ‘The Bikeriders,’ a new Jeff Nichols movie starring Austin Butler, Tom Hardy, and Jodie Comer (1:00). They discuss the film’s successes, its influences, and more, before building a partial canon for movies in the “dudes rock” genre (30:00). Then, Chris leaves and Sean and Amanda discuss ‘Kinds of Kindness,’ Yorgos Lanthimos’s anthology film and the latest installment in his creative collaboration with Emma Stone (52:00). Finally, Sean is joined by ‘Bikeriders’ director Jeff Nichols to discuss the production of the movie, the book that inspired it, making such a stylized period piece, and more (1:15:00).
To watch episodes of ‘The Big Picture,’ head to https://www.youtube.com/@RingerMovies.
Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
Guests: Chris Ryan and Jeff Nichols
Senior Producer: Bobby Wagner
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Customer Reviews
#DobMob
Societally, we don’t appreciate Amanda’s digital privacy practices enough. Also love an extended draft wind-up.
Movies and Banter
As a fan of the Ringer, especially The Rewatchables, I have listened to The Big Picture for years after hearing Sean there. And while yes, everyone is a little better when they’re on a show with the Podfather, Sean carries The Big Picture very handily with the added benefit of Amanda. These two are legit friends and she brings a different perspective to the show which adds a lot of depth. I listen to every episode for the movie behind the scenes info, there’s always a lot. But I also just like to hear a couple of friends hanging out and it is a genuine good time, especially the Hall of Fame episodes. Don’t overthink it, listen and enjoy
Must Listen Movie Pod
Amanda and Sean are great hosts and their bickering is amazing. I love podcasts that take chances and try new things, like last years drinking episode. It was unique and worked well. They do a great job discussing the industry and highlighting both new and old movies to see. Team Physical Media!