Sylvester Stallone is back on the big screen in ‘Samaritan,’ an Amazon Prime superhero vehicle with Stallone at the center. To mark the occasion, Sean is joined by Bill Simmons to build out the Sly Hall of Fame.
Host: Sean Fennessey
Guest: Bill Simmons
Producer: Bobby Wagner
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 28
Old Movies vs. New Movies: How ‘Avengers: Endgame Encore’ Beat Brad Pitt, Robert Pattinson, and an Awesome Weekend Movie Lineup
What does it mean when old movie rereleases make more money than ever at the box office? Sean and Amanda try to answer that question on today’s show by discussing ‘Avengers: Endgame Encore’ outperforming a slew of new releases this weekend, including ‘Heart of the Beast,’ ‘Forgot ... Show More
2h 23m
Sep 25
‘Primetime’ Is a Robert Pattinson Transformation and the Nightmare Media Movie of Our Time, With Lance Oppenheim!
Why don’t you take a seat and sit back, because on today’s show, Sean and Amanda discuss one of their most anticipated films of the year: ‘Primetime,’ starring Robert Pattinson. Before diving in, they briefly share their overall feelings with the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger loo ... Show More
1h 52m
Sep 23
The Best Movies About Filmmakers, and ‘Boorman and the Devil’
On today’s show, Sean is joined by Tracy Letts to cover a new documentary, ‘Boorman and the Devil,' which tells the fascinating tale of director John Boorman and his misbegotten ‘Exorcist’ sequel. They discuss the film at length as well as use it as a springboard to discuss what ... Show More
1h 45m
Sep 2024
‘Over The Top’ With Bill Simmons and Kyle Brandt
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Kyle Brandt meet each other halfway to rewatch the 1987 sports drama ‘Over The Top’, starring Sylvester Stallone, Robert Loggia, and David Mendenhall.
Watch this episode on our Ringer Movies YouTube channel!
Producer: Craig Horlbeck
Learn more abou ... Show More
1h 52m
Jan 2023
‘Cliffhanger’ With Bill Simmons and Kyle Brandt
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Kyle Brandt scale the Rocky Mountains to revisit the 1993 action-thriller ‘Cliffhanger,’ starring Sylvester Stallone, Michael Rooker, and John Lithgow.
Producer: Craig Horlbeck
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1h 38m
Aug 2017
‘Jerry Maguire’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Juliet Litman
HBO and The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Chris Ryan and Juliet Litman to induct ‘Jerry Maguire’ into the Sports Movie Hall of Fame. Topics include: Rod Tidwell spin-offs (6:00), Tom Cruise Oscar snubs (12:00), the opening montage (16:00), Jonathan Lipnicki’s pinnacle (22:00 ... Show More
57m 34s
Apr 2025
‘The Saint’ With Bill Simmons and Kyle Brandt
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Kyle Brandt to honor the late Val Kilmer in ‘The Saint,’ who stars alongside Elisabeth Shue. Watch this episode on our Ringer Movies youTube channel! Producers: Craig Horlbeck, Jessie Lopez, Jon Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ... Show More
1h 40m
Jan 2022
Creed With Bill Simmons, Wesley Morris, Sean Fennessey, and K. Austin Collins
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and K. Austin Collins and The New York Times’ Wesley Morris head to Philly to sprint up and down the Rocky steps and revisit 2015’s instant boxing classic ‘Creed,’ starring Michael B. Jordan and Sylvester Stallone and directed by Ryan Co ... Show More
1h 41m
May 2022
‘Rocky III’ With Bill Simmons, Cousin Sal, and Gus Ramsey
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, Cousin Sal, and Gus Ramsey have one prediction for this podcast: pain. They revisit the third installment in the Rocky franchise, ‘Rocky III,’ starring Sylvester Stallone, Mr. T, and Talia Shire.
Producer: Craig Horlbeck
Learn more about your ad choice ... Show More
1h 32m
Apr 2023
‘Sudden Death’ With Bill Simmons and Kyle Brandt
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Kyle Brandt sit ringside at Game 7 of the 1995 Stanley Cup finals to rewatch 1995’s ‘Sudden Death,’ starring the Muscles From Brussels, a.k.a. Jean-Claude Van Damme, and Powers Boothe.
Producer: Craig Horlbeck
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ... Show More
1h 35m