logo
episode-header-image
Sep 2024
1h 43m

The Best Movies at Telluride and the 10 ...

The Ringer
About this episode

Sean and Amanda recap the long weekend in film news and discuss the biggest films out of the Telluride Film Festival, including the much-anticipated ‘Anora,’ the 'SNL' origin story ‘Saturday Night,’ the Trump biopic ‘The Apprentice,’ and more (1:00). Then, they react to the Venice Film Festival from afar and take stock of the impact that this weekend’s major festivals have had on the state of the awards race (58:00). Finally, they share the yet-to-be-released movies that they’re most excited for this fall (1:20:00).


Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Senior Producer: Bobby Wagner

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

Up next
Yesterday
The 2025 Movie Auction Returns!
Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan to conduct Part 2 of their 2025 Movie Auction, where they draft, in auction format, some of the movies they're most excited for this year. Before diving in, they remember the wonderful career of Michael Madsen, who tragically passed away t ... Show More
2h 20m
Jul 4
The 25 Best Movies of the Century: No. 16 - ‘Oppenheimer’
Sean and Amanda return to continue their yearlong project of listing the 25 best movies of the 21st century so far. Today, they discuss Christoper Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’, starring Cillian Murphy, one of the most iconic biopics of all time. They talk about their contentious decisio ... Show More
48m 21s
Jul 2
‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ Does Not Find a Way. Plus: Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Is Coming!
Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan to lead a team of skilled operatives to the most dangerous place on earth, a ‘Jurassic Park’ sequel. Before diving in, they react to the first trailer for Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey,’ which played before their screening (1:23). Then, ... Show More
1h 34m
Recommended Episodes
Sep 2024
Movie News Roundup: Early Oscar favorites & 2024 Emmys
Which movies have the best chance to win Best Picture as of right NOW? Let's discuss on a special Movie News Roundup edition of MAM as we reveal the favorites for the 2025 Academy Awards and talk some big picture takeaways from this year's Emmy Awards. Patreon episode thi ... Show More
48m 20s
Jan 2025
Covering Our Best Films of 2024
Happy New Year! Austin and Raymond get into their best films of 2024. What makes a film a "best" film? Was it your experience of watching the film? The performances? The craft? Because it was made by Sean Baker? And stick around until the end for our best performances of the year ... Show More
1h 47m
Mar 2024
TEN DAYS OF OSCARS - Revisiting THE HOLDOVERS - The Cine-Files
It's OSCARS season and The Cine-Files aka Steve Morris and John Rocha are celebrating it by launching a special series titled THE TEN DAYS OF OSCARS where they revisit one Best Picture nominee a day. Today, they discuss THE HOLDOVERS from director ALEXANDER PAYNE starring PAU ... Show More
34m 16s
Feb 2021
Tom Holland ("Cherry") and Rosamund Pike ("I Care A Lot")
Tom Holland discusses what it was like to team back up with the Russo Brothers on his new film "Cherry," as well as what to expect from the upcoming still-untitled "Spider-Man" sequel from director Jon Watts. Also in this episode, Rosamund Pike discusses her new Netflix film "I C ... Show More
1h 7m
Jul 2023
Cannes Conversations — Ildiko Enyedi on short cinema
Oscar-nominated Hungarian filmmaker Ildiko Enyedi is celebrated for her bold, unclassifiable features (like the Cannes-winning sci-fi MY 20TH CENTURY).  But at this year’s Cannes she trained her eye on smaller-scale visions: She helmed the jury picking the festival’s best short f ... Show More
11m 32s
Mar 2024
TEN DAYS OF OSCARS - Revisiting ANATOMY OF A FALL
OSCARS season may be over, but The Cine-Files aka Steve Morris and John Rocha are still celebrating it in their new series THE TEN DAYS OF OSCARS where they revisit a Best Picture nominee in every episode. Today, they revisiit and discuss ANATOMY OF A FALL from director JUSTINE T ... Show More
32m 4s
Aug 2024
Apple’s Movie Strategy, the ‘Saturday Night’ Trailer, and Small Screen Recommendations With Sean Fennessey
Andy is joined by Sean Fennessey to talk about all things movies. They discuss the trailer for the new Alfonso Caurón series, ‘Disclaimer’ (1:00), and the strategy for Apple TV+ more broadly since the announcement that the Brad Pitt and George Clooney movie ‘Wolfs’ will now get o ... Show More
1h 17m
May 2017
IFW 5.18.17: A Game-Changing Law for Freelancers & Are Indies Rising From the Blockbuster's Ashes?
In this episode of Indie Film Weekly, No Film School co-hosts Liz Nord, Jon Fusco, and Charles Haine wonder if the massive decline predicted for summer box office returns is a hidden boon for indie filmmakers. We also discuss the new rules that might affect every freelancer, new ... Show More
37m 17s
Feb 2025
2025 Oscars Best Picture Series - ANORA
It's Oscars season! The Cine-Files hosts John Rocha and Steve Morris continue their exploration of the 2024 Best Picture nominees in their Oscars Best Picture Series with this conversation and review of ANORA. This Sean Baker written and directed film was nominated for 6 Osca ... Show More
26m 20s