Coming to you live from the Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago, it’s The Big Picture! Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan and special guest Tracy Letts to draft their favorite Chicago movies of all time.
Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
Guests: Chris Ryan and Tracy Letts
Producer: Jack Sanders
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Oct 30
‘Wildwood,’ ‘Wicker,’ and 10 Movies We Missed! Plus: Travis Knight!
On today’s show, Sean and Amanda are joined by Joanna Robinson to help cover the incredibly busy movie month that is October. Before diving in, though, they take a broad look at the state of the Oscar races, and Jo shares some of her boldest predictions. Then, they discuss myriad ... Show More
2h 39m
Oct 23
The 10 Best Horror Movies of 2026 and ‘Clayface.’ Plus, ‘Street Fighter’ With Shea Serrano!
On today’s show, Sean is joined by Chris Ryan for all things horror. First, they react to the casting rumors for the much-anticipated role of James Bond and hypothesize why there is a new trend of limiting theatrical exhibition for movies with poor tracking data. Then, they cover ... Show More
2h 38m
Feb 2024
‘The Fugitive’ Live From Chicago With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Mallory Rubin
Live from every warehouse, farmhouse, henhouse, outhouse, and doghouse in Chicago, The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Mallory Rubin kick off the 'Rewatchables' Cold Weather Tour by revisiting the timeless classic ‘The Fugitive,’ starring Harrison Ford and Tommy Lee Jones. ... Show More
1h 51m
Apr 2021
‘Thief’ With Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Chris Ryan
You better bring The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Chris Ryan their money or you will wear your ass as a hat. We head to the streets of Chicago to rewatch Michael Mann’s first theatrical film, ‘Thief,’ starring James Caan, Tuesday Weld, and Robert Prosky.
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1h 24m
Sep 2023
Ep 155: Oh Mah Lort! We’re Live From The Chicago Theater!
Live From The Chicago Theater! Today, this is what's important: Evanstan, floofy hair, Florida, Malort, aliens, Blake breaking his back, diarrhea, Instagram algorithms, Q&A, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1h 21m
Jul 2024
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Instant Reactions With 'The Midnight Boys' and 'The Big Picture' | The Midnight Boys
The Midnight Boys are here to talk all things ‘Deadpool & Wolverine,’ the summer’s most anticipated alliance in the comic book world, so they decided to make an alliance of their own! Joining them on the pod today are Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins from 'The Big Pic,' (07:14) ... Show More
1h 51m
Aug 2019
Episode 220: Sean Hayes
In this episode Ru is joined by Sean Hayes. They discuss Billy’s Hollywood Screen Kiss, Will & Grace, Broadway, community theater, piano and marriage.This episode is sponsored by Squarespace, Casper, and Talkspace.
1h 10m