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Dec 2024
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‘A Complete Unknown’ Is a Bob Dylan Movi...

The Ringer
About this episode

Sean is joined by Chris Ryan and Mallory Rubin to dig all the way into ‘A Complete Unknown,’ James Mangold’s Bob Dylan biopic starring Timothée Chalamet. They discuss, among other things, the musical performances of Chalamet and his costar Monica Barbaro, the supporting performances around the edges of the movie, Mangold’s ability to tackle one of the most central pop cultural figures in American history, the moment the film is trying to capture, and more.


Host: Sean Fennessey

Guests: Chris Ryan and Mallory Rubin

Senior Producer: Bobby Wagner

Video Producer: Jack Sanders

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