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Jan 2023

1h 21m

Best Picture Power Rankings: An ‘Avatar:...

About this episode

We’re back to power rank! With the release of Sarah Polley’s ‘Women Talking,’ Sean and Amanda are joined by Joanna Robinson to discuss the new film (1:00) and see where it stands in the Best Picture race (44:00). Then, Polley talks with Sean about her new film (1:04:00).

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Guests: Sarah Polley and Joanna Robinson

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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