The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, Shea Serrano, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey go see about a girl and rewatch the 1997 classic ‘Good Will Hunting,’ starring Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, and Robin Williams. They also discuss alternate endings, sequels, and whether ‘Good Will Hunting’ is the best Boston movie of all time.
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Apr 14
‘Basic Instinct’ Live From SF With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Mallory Rubin, and Van Lathan
Have you ever rewatched a movie on cocaine, Nick? Live from San Francisco, Bill, Chris, Mal, and Van record the pod of the century after revisiting Paul Verhoeven's 1992 erotic thriller ‘Basic Instinct’ starring Michael Douglas, Sharon Stone, Jeanne Tripplehorn, and George Dzundz ... Show More
1h 55m
Apr 7
‘Eddie and the Cruisers’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan
The dark side's callin' now nothin' is real. The guys head to the Jersey Shore to watch Eddie, Wordman, and the gang in ‘Eddie and the Cruisers' starring Tom Berenger, Michael Paré, and Ellen Barkin. Producers: Craig Horlbeck, Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Matt Pevic Learn mo ... Show More
1h 42m
Mar 31
‘L.A. Confidential’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Sean Fennessey, and Andy Greenwald
As we close out CR Month, the guys gather together for one more pod that is all very off the record, on the QT, and very hush-hush. They take a trip to the Formosa Cafe and revisit Curtis Hanson’s ‘L.A. Confidential’ starring Russell Crowe, Guy Pearce, Kevin Spacey, and Kim Basin ... Show More
2h 30m
Mar 2020
We're Watching Every New Movie at Home Now. Is That a Good Thing? Plus: Bill Simmons on 'The Hunt.' | The Big Picture
Suddenly, nearly every 2020 movie that's been released is available at home. Sean and Amanda break down our new (hopefully temporary) reality of home consumption, discuss the drawbacks of the VOD economy, and go in-depth on two new at-home releases, 'The Hunt' and 'Emma.' (0:32). ... Show More
1h 26m
Mar 2020
Top Five Mark Wahlberg Movies: Say Hi to Your Mother for Us | The Big Picture
Mark Wahlberg is one of the most unlikely movie stars of the century, mixing serious drama, comedy, action, and highbrow films across his long career. Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan to talk about his peculiar acting style, what makes him such a persistent figure in Holl ... Show More
1h 31m
Nov 2019
Top Five Matt Damon Movies and James Mangold on ‘Ford v Ferrari’ | The Big Picture
With the release of the Christian Bale–Matt Damon racing two-hander, we look back on Damon’s best performances, including the iconic ‘Good Will Hunting’ and the lesser-known ‘Dogma’ (0:45). Then, James Mangold joins to discuss ‘Ford v Ferrari’ and the threat that a changing movie ... Show More
1h 59m
Mar 2021
The 2016 Movie Draft: Three the Hard Way
Sean and Amanda are once again joined by Chris Ryan to draft the best (a.k.a. their favorite) movies from the year 2016. They discuss their lives that year, how Hollywood was changing, what the 'Moonlight' Best Picture Oscar win meant, and how world events manifested at the movie ... Show More
1h 21m
Dec 2021
The Leonardo DiCaprio Hall of Fame and ‘Don’t Look Up’ With Adam McKay
Sean and Amanda discuss the new Netflix climate crisis satire ‘Don’t Look Up,’ which stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, and Meryl Streep (1:00). Then, they build a Hall of Fame to Leo, one of the best movie stars ever (20:00). Finally, ‘Don’t Look Up’ writer-director Ada ... Show More
1h 32m