For Siskel and Ebert, the '90s were a revolutionary era—both for the movies and for their careers. A new generation of filmmakers was taking over Hollywood, and Gene and Roger became cheerleaders for the bold next wave of writers and directors. But the industry was also plagued by problems and controversies, many of which Siskel and Ebert faced head on. By t ... Show More
Apr 24
‘Michael’ Wants to Start Something It Can’t Finish. Plus: ‘Mother Mary’ With David Lowery!
Sean and Amanda are joined by our music biopic correspondent, Yasi Salek, to unpack their complicated feelings on the highly anticipated musical biopic ‘Michael.’ Before diving into the movie, they quickly cover some movie news: most importantly, the ‘Miami Vice’ reboot getting a ... Show More
1h 47m
Apr 21
The 900th-Episode Mega-Voicemailbag!
Ladies and gentlemen, we’ve done it. On our 900th episode, we answer all of your questions about movies, the show itself, aioli, and everything in between (2:11). Then, Sean and Amanda briefly cover a handful of recent releases, including ‘You, Me & Tuscany,’ ‘The Christophers,’ ... Show More
2h 59m
Mar 2024
‘Internal Affairs’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan are too fucking macho after rewatching the 1990 crime-thriller ‘Internal Affairs,’ starring Richard Gere, Andy Garcia, and Nancy Travis.
Producer: Craig Horlbeck
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1h 40m
Jan 2022
‘The Godfather Part II’ With Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, Chris Ryan, and Brian Koppelman
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Chris Ryan are joined by writer and filmmaker Brian Koppelman to keep their friends close but their enemies closer as they honor the greatest movie ever made, ‘The Godfather Part II,’ starring Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, and Robert Du ... Show More
2h 33m
Jul 2023
‘Primal Fear’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey
The job of The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan and Sean Fennessey is not to talk, it is to sit there and look innocent. The guys kick off Courtroom Month on ‘The Rewatchables’ by revisiting the 1996 mystery-drama ‘Primal Fear,’ starring Richard Gere, Laura Linney, and Edward No ... Show More
1h 40m
Jan 2022
‘Goodfellas’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey
As far back as The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey can remember, they always wanted to be a gangster. We take a seat right up front at the Copacabana to revisit Martin Scorsese’s 1990 classic ‘Goodfellas’ starring Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, and L ... Show More
2h 39m
Sep 2023
‘A Bronx Tale’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Sean Fennessey, and Van Lathan
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Sean Fennessey, and Van Lathan would rather be feared than loved after rewatching Robert De Niro’s directorial debut film, ‘A Bronx Tale,’ starring Chazz Palminteri, De Niro, and Lillo Brancato Jr.
Producer: Craig Horlbeck
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1h 57m
Feb 2024
‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’ Review
Charles and Jo give their thoughts on Donald Glover’s new spy comedy/drama on Prime Video, ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith,’ a reformulation of the iconic 2005 movie starring Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. They talk about Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s previous involvement in the show, Glover’s identit ... Show More
56m 58s