We are drafting again! Before their draft, Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan to briefly discuss Matt Damon’s shredded appearance for Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ and the new trailer for Ari Aster’s ‘Eddington’ (1:03). Then, they talk about who they were in 1990 and draft the best movies from the year (10:37).
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Jun 12
‘Disclosure Day’ Is Steven Spielberg’s True Believer Manifesto. Kneel!
On today’s show, Sean and Amanda cover one of their most anticipated movies of the year: Steven Spielberg’s alien thriller ‘Disclosure Day,’ starring Josh O’Connor and Emily Blunt. Before diving in, Sean revels in the glory of an all-time New York Knicks victory that extended the ... Show More
2h 2m
Jun 9
Mel at 100: The Mel Brooks Movie Rankings. Plus: ‘Scary Movie’ Is Terrifyingly Awful
Sean and Amanda kick off the show with some movie news, including the remarkable box office surge that shows no signs of slowing down (0:45). Next, they discuss why the new Scary Movie doesn't work and why audiences are showing up for it anyway (8:48). Then, they are joined by Ya ... Show More
1h 54m
Jun 5
The Top 10 Fantasy Films, The Toy Movie Hall of Fame, and ‘Masters of the Universe,’ with Griffin Newman!
Sean joins forces with Griffin Newman of the Blank Check podcast. Together, they discuss the recent run of box-office successes and what it says about the current state of movies (2:16), before answering the call of Grayskull and journeying to Eternia to unpack the latest adaptat ... Show More
2h 23m
Feb 2020
‘Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood’ Live From Sundance With Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Chris Ryan
Live from the Sundance Film Festival, The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and his stunt doubles Sean Fennessey, and Chris Ryan are a gang of has-beens trying to keep the magic alive in the Golden Age of Hollywood when they rewatch 2020 Best Picture nominee ‘Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood, ... Show More
1h 22m
Apr 2025
‘Minority Report’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan are charged with taping a podcast before rewatching Steven Spielberg’s 2002 sci-fi thriller ‘Minority Report,’ starring Tom Cruise, Colin Farrell, and Samantha Morton. Podcast Manager: Craig Horlbeck Video Producers: Ronak Nai ... Show More
1h 48m
Mar 2025
‘Rocky’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan
It ain’t about how hard you watch. It’s about how hard you rewatch and keep moving forward. The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan revisit the 1976 classic ‘Rocky’ starring Syllvester Stallone, Talia Shire, and Carl Weathers.
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1h 53m
Feb 2025
Drafting Our Favorite ‘SNL’ Performers. Plus, the State of HBO.
Chris and Andy talk about what’s coming on HBO in the next few years, including ‘True Detective’ Season 5 and the ‘Game of Thrones’ spinoff ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ (1:00). Then, in honor of this weekend’s ‘SNL50’ special, they talk about their relationship to and the leg ... Show More
1h 1m
Oct 2023
‘So I Married an Axe Murderer’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey head to San Francisco for a night of slam poetry with Charlie Mackenzie as they revisit the 1993 comedy ‘So I Married an Axe Murderer,’ starring Mike Myers, Nancy Travis, and Anthony LaPaglia.
Producer: Craig Horlbeck
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1h 42m
Oct 2018
Paul Dano and Richard Ford
Our latest Film Comment Talk brought together Paul Dano, director and co-writer of Wildlife, and Richard Ford, author of the book from which the film was adapted. It was a rare occasion in many ways, with Ford and Dano exchanging illuminating insights on writing and filming ficti ... Show More
46m 7s
Oct 2025
‘Quiz Show’ With Bill Simmons and Brian Koppelman
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Brian Koppelman hop into their sound-proof booths as they rewatch Robert Redford’s 1994 Best Picture–nominated ‘Quiz Show,’ starring Ralph Fiennes, John Turturro, Rob Morrow, and Paul Scofield. Directed by Robert Redford. Producers: Craig Horlbeck, C ... Show More
1h 36m