The Big Picture

It’s time to swap, which means it’s time for our producer, Bobby, to finally watch ‘Casablanca’! Sean and Amanda pitch a pair of beloved spy classics—the 1942 Best Picture winner and 1979’s madcap comedy ‘The In-Laws’—while Bobby shares with them the millennial family romp ‘Spy Kids.’

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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Sean and Amanda discuss ‘How to Blow Up a Pipeline’ and Kelly Reichardt’s ‘Showing Up’ (1:00) before checking in on several 2023 releases they missed on the show this year. Then, Sean is joined by Michelle Williams and Reichardt to discuss their fourth collaboration, ‘Showing Up’ (1:07:00).

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Guests: Michelle Williams and Kelly Reichardt

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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At long last! Sean and Amanda dive deep on Ben Affleck’s ‘Air,’ the story of how Michael Jordan signed to Nike and the men who made it happen (1:00). Then, Sean is joined by Sam Jones to discuss his new documentary, ‘Jason Isbell: Running With Our Eyes Closed’ (58:00).

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Producer: Bobby Wagner

Guest: Sam Jones

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Ben Lindbergh and Charles Holmes join Sean to talk about one of the most anticipated films of the year: 'Mario'! They discuss the new film (1:00) and how video games have been the most valuable IP in Hollywood (36:00).

Host: Sean Fennessey

Guests: Charles Holmes and Ben Lindbergh

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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Sean and Amanda dig into the surprisingly fun new ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ adaptation from the filmmakers who brought us ‘Game Night,’ before discussing a new sort of IP boom in Hollywood (1:00). Then, Sean is joined by A.V. Rockwell to discuss her debut feature, ‘A Thousand and One’ (58:00).

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Producer: Bobby Wagner

Guest: A.V. Rockwell

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We are drafting again! Sean, Amanda, and Chris Ryan reunite for a draft of the movies from 2008.

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Guest: Chris Ryan

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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To celebrate the fourth installment of the 'John Wick' franchise, Sean and Amanda build Keanu Reeves’s hall of fame (9:00) before breaking down the new action epic (55:30). Then, Sean is joined by the director of ‘JW4,’ Chad Stahelski, to discuss how they pulled off the film’s breathtaking action (1:17:00).

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Guest: Chad Stahelski

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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Sean and Amanda look at the disappointing box office for ‘Shazam! Fury of the Gods’ and discuss the perilous future of superhero movies (1:00). Then, they dig deep into ‘65’ and the fascinating career arc of Adam Driver, discussing his role choices and where he’s going as a modern movie star. Finally, Sean talks with writer-director Jamie Dack about her new film, ‘Palm Trees and Power Lines’ (65:00).

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Guest: Jamie Dack

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan and Sean’s sister Grace to dive deep into ‘Scream VI’ and break down the entire franchise.

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Guest: Chris Ryan and Grace Fennessey

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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Sean and Amanda are joined by Joanna Robinson to dig deeper into the telecast and answer your questions about the past and future of the Academy Awards.

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Guest: Joanna Robinson

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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