The Big Picture

Sean and Amanda hit the stunning box office success of ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ (1:00). Then they circle back to the Oscar race because this week sees the release of some serious contenders, including Aaron Sorkin’s ‘Being the Ricardos’ and Guillermo Del Toro’s ‘Nightmare Alley’ (12:00). Then, Sean talks with Sean Baker, director and cowriter of ‘Red Rocket’ (1:00:00).

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Guest: Sean Baker

Producer: Bobby Wagner

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re talking about the most anticipated movie of the winter: 'Spider-Man: No Way Home.' Swinging into the conversation with Sean and Amanda is our friendly neighbor Mallory Rubin for a spoiler-free (1:40) and then spoiler-packed breakdown of the movie (33:00). Later in this episode, Sean will have a conversation with Tommy Oliver, the director of 'Juice WRLD: Into the Abyss,' the final film in HBO and The Ringer’s Music Box documentary series (1:15:00).

Hosts; Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Guests: Mallory Rubin and Tommy Oliver

Producer: Bobby Wagner

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean and Amanda discuss the new Netflix climate crisis satire ‘Don’t Look Up,’ which stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, and Meryl Streep (1:00). Then, they build a Hall of Fame to Leo, one of the best movie stars ever (20:00). Finally, ‘Don’t Look Up’ writer-director Adam McKay joins Sean to discuss his new film (1:00:00).

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Guest: Adam McKay

Producer: Bobby Wagner

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week marks the release of Steven Spielberg’s first musical, a remake and modest reimagining of the 1957 show and legendary 1961 film. Sean and Amanda are joined by Joanna Robinson to talk about the original, Spielberg's remake, and their five favorite Spielberg films.

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Guest: Joanna Robinson

Producer: Bobby Wagner

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s a music-movies team-up episode. Rob Harvilla returns to the show to talk about the art of the soundtrack and share his top five favorites (1:00). Then, Sean talks with John Maggio, who directed the latest entry in The Ringer’s Music Box film series on HBO. His movie, ‘Mr. Saturday Night,’ chronicles the fascinating life of Robert Stigwood, an impresario of stage, screen, and music responsible for projects like ‘Saturday Night Fever’ (46:00).

Host: Sean Fennessey

Guests: Rob Harvilla and John Maggio

Producer: Bobby Wagner

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's time to talk about the best of the year, so Sean and Amanda are joined by Adam Nayman and Chris Ryan to share their five favorite movies of 2021 (1:00). Then, 'Dune' director Denis Villeneuve comes to the show to talk about his extraordinary adaptation of Frank Herbert's novel (1:17:00).

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Guests: Denis Villeneuve, Chris Ryan, and Adam Nayman

Producer: Bobby Wagner

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s December, which means it’s officially holiday movie season. We’re bringing Chris Ryan back to draft holiday movies with one special twist—a wild-card category of any holiday content. It’s the most wonderful draft of the year!

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Guest: Chris Ryan

Producer: Bobby Wagner

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The weekend delivered a bountiful feast for Beatles fans: Peter Jackson’s epic, revelatory eight-hour ‘Get Back’ documentary series on Disney+. Amanda and Sean talk about the film today and their favorite Beatles albums (1:00). Then, Sean is joined by Penny Lane, whose film ‘Listening to Kenny G’ in the latest installment of The Ringer’s Music Box series, which premieres on HBO and HBO Max Thursday night (49:00).

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Guest: Penny Lane

Producer: Bobby Wagner

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul Thomas Anderson’s ninth feature film opens today in select theaters. Sean and Amanda have a spoiler-free conversation about the coming-of-age story set in the San Fernando Valley (1:00). Then, Amanda allows Sean some room to work through his feelings and rank his favorite director’s movies from top to bottom (33:00).

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Producer: Bobby Wagner

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's time for the house of Gucci! Ridley Scott's much-anticipated family crime drama set among the famed Italian fashion empire, starring Lady Gaga, Adam Driver, Al Pacino, and many others, is here. Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan to talk about how much fun they had with the film, the performances, the style, and the Gucci of it all (1:00). Then they share their top 5 favorite Scott-directed films (35:00). Finally, Sean is joined by Chris Frierson, the filmmaker behind the Music Box entry 'DMX: Don't Try to Understand,' to talk about his documentary on the beloved rapper (1:16:00).

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Guests: Chris Ryan; Chris Frierson

Producer: Bobby Wagner

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices