The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Chris Ryan are joined by writer and filmmaker Brian Koppelman to keep their friends close but their enemies closer as they honor the greatest movie ever made, ‘The Godfather Part II,’ starring Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, and Robert Duvall, directed by Francis Ford Coppola
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Oct 13
‘Friday the 13th’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan
Bill, Chris, and Van, head to Camp Blood for a fun summer at the lake and to revisit the 1980 horror classic ‘Friday the 13th’ starring Betsy Palmer, Adrienne King, and Kevin Bacon. Whalefall in theaters Friday. Get tickets now: https://fandango.com/whalefall-2026-246280/movie-ov ... Show More
1h 45m
Oct 6
‘The Texas Chain Saw Massacre’ With Bill Simmons and Chris Ryan
It’s October, which means it’s time for a road trip to Texas for some gas station barbecue and to revisit the 1974 classic ‘The Texas Chain Saw Massacre’ directed by Tobe Hooper. Producers: Craig Horlbeck, Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Matt Pevic Learn more about your ad choi ... Show More
1h 39m
Sep 29
‘13 Going on 30’ With Bill Simmons and Juliet Litman
Bill and Juliet just want to be thirty, flirty, and thriving after revisiting the 2004 classic ‘13 Going on 30’ starring Jennifer Garner, Mark Ruffalo, and Judy Greer. Producers: Craig Horlbeck, Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Matt Pevic 2026 Mazda CX-50. Designed for Safety. M ... Show More
2h 8m
Mar 2018
Al Pacino and Barry Levinson on 'Dog Day Afternoon,' HBO's 'Paterno,' and 'The Godfather' (Ep. 344)
HBO and The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Al Pacino and Barry Levinson to discuss how the two get along so well (14:45), their new film ‘Paterno’ (19:00), and what they expect the reaction to the film will be (27:20). Then, Bill debunks a ‘Heat’ conspiracy theory (41:20) and ... Show More
1h 10m
May 2023
The Robert De Niro Movie Draft
We are drafting again! Sean, Amanda, and Chris Ryan reunite for a draft, with a twist. We’re drafting movies that feature Robert De Niro.
Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
Guest: Chris Ryan
Producer: Bobby Wagner
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1h 48m
Jul 2022
The 10 Best Movies of 2022 … So Far
Sean invites an all-star cast of Ringer contributors to share their favorite movies of the year.
Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
Guests: Rob Harvilla, Charles Holmes, Van Lathan, Rob Mahoney, Adam Nayman, Joanna Robinson, Mallory Rubin, Chris Ryan
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1h 33m
Oct 2021
#298: Family History, Pt. 1 – The Godfather, Part II
The new Sopranos-inspired film THE MANY SAINTS OF NEWARK is both a prequel and a follow-up to one of the most acclaimed and influential mafia stories ever told, a description that also applies to Francis Ford Coppola’s 1974 film THE GODFATHER: PART II. Coppola’s follow-up to his ... Show More
1h 7m
Jan 2019
The Oscars Race, 'Anchorman,’ 'SNL,' 'Step Brothers,' and 'Vice' With Adam McKay and Sean Fennessey | The Bill Simmons Podcast (Ep 466)
HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Sean Fennessey to recap the Golden Globes and keep an eye on the Oscars race (2:14). Then Bill sits down with director and screenwriter Adam McKay to discuss his time at 'SNL,' comedic film eras, teaming up with Will Ferrell, Funny o ... Show More
1h 52m