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- Todayconversational1h 36m6-min read
The 21st-Century Steven Spielberg Rankings. Plus: ‘Office Romance’ and ‘The Furious.’
On this episode of The Big Picture, hosts Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins reflect on the Knicks’ NBA championship, the box office and reception of Steven Spielberg’s latest film Disclosure Day, and new movie releases like Office Romance and The Furious. The conversation dives deep into Spielberg’s 21st-century filmography, ranking his work and exploring themes of belief, trauma, and storytelling.
- 4 days ago2h 2m
‘Disclosure Day’ Is Steven Spielberg’s True Believer Manifesto. Kneel!
On today’s show, Sean and Amanda cover one of their most anticipated movies of the year: Steven Spielberg’s alien thriller ‘Disclosure Day,’ starring Josh O’Connor and Emily Blunt. Before diving in, Sean revels in the glory of an all-time New York Knicks victory that extended their NBA Finals lead over the San Antonio Spurs to 3-1 . Then, they hit myriad movie news headlines and, most importantly, react to the first trailer for Aaron Sorkin’s ‘The Social Reckoning’ . Next, they have a wide-ranging conversation about ‘Disclosure Day,’ which they found to be an incredibly fascinating movie, not without flaws, and an amazing platform for Emily Blunt, who delivers the best performance of her career . Finally, they go into full spoilers and break down specific plot points, character motivations, and the final shot of the film . Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins Producer: Jack Sanders Production Support: Lucas Cavanagh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 1 weeks agoroundtable1h 54m4-min read
Mel at 100: The Mel Brooks Movie Rankings. Plus: ‘Scary Movie’ Is Terrifyingly Awful
Mel Brooks, turning 100, remains a towering figure in American comedy whose influence spans generations, though his broad, irreverent style faces challenges in connecting with younger audiences today. His legacy as a genre-defying satirist and generous collaborator endures, even as cultural shifts and evolving comedic tastes complicate his relevance.
- 1 weeks ago2h 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
- 2 weeks 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.
- 2 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.
- 2 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.
- 3 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.
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