The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan are hired to uncover whether the very podcast they are on is real or just smoke and mirrors. We revisit the 1999 mystery thriller ‘8MM’ starring Nicolas Cage, James Gandolfini, and Joaquin Phoenix.
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‘Zodiac’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey pick up a shift at the SF Chronicle as they revisit David Fincher’s mystery-thriller ‘Zodiac’ starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Mark Ruffalo, and Robert Downey Jr. Producers: Craig Horlbeck, Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Matt ... Show More
2h 54m
Jan 22
‘Another 48 Hrs’ With Bill Simmons Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan
When you’ve been in prison as long as we have, you remember every last quote from ‘Another 48 Hrs.’ starring Eddie Murphy and Nick Nolte. Producers: Craig Horlbeck, Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Matt Pevic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1h 46m
Jan 20
‘Just One of the Guys’ With Bill Simmons, Kyle Brandt, and Joanna Robinson
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Joanna Robinson are joined by Kyle Brandt to pursue a career in journalism after they revisit the 1985 teen comedy ‘Just One of the Guys,’ starring Joyce Hyser, Clayton Rohner, and Billy Jayne. Producers: Craig Horlbeck, Chia Hao Tat, and Eduardo Oca ... Show More
2h 2m
Sep 2023
The Denzel Washington Draft
We are drafting again! Sean, Amanda, and Chris Ryan are joined by Bill Simmons and Van Lathan for a draft of the best Denzel Washington movies.
Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
Guests: Chris Ryan, Bill Simmons, and Van Lathan
Senior Producer: Bobby Wagner
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1h 50m
Apr 2023
The Magic of ‘Air’ and the Return of Ben Affleck and Matt Damon
At long last! Sean and Amanda dive deep on Ben Affleck’s ‘Air,’ the story of how Michael Jordan signed to Nike and the men who made it happen (1:00). Then, Sean is joined by Sam Jones to discuss his new documentary, ‘Jason Isbell: Running With Our Eyes Closed’ (58:00).
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1h 36m
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
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
Jul 2022
The 1987 Mega-Movie Draft With Quentin Tarantino and Roger Avary!
We are drafting again and we have some special guests: Quentin Tarantino and Roger Avary, longtime friends, filmmaking collaborators, and the hosts of the Video Archives Podcast join Sean, Amanda, and Chris Ryan to pick their faves and foil their pals in a draft of the movies fro ... Show More
2h 28m
Nov 2021
The 1994 Mega-Movie Draft
We are drafting again! And this time, the roster is growing. Shea Serrano and Van Lathan join Sean, Amanda, and Chris Ryan for a draft of one of the greatest years in movie history: 1994.
Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
Guests: Chris Ryan, Van Lathan, Shea Serrano
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1h 32m
Aug 2020
Are Movies the New TV? A Podcast Crossover Special, Part 1. Plus: Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter!
In a special mega-pod, Andy Greenwald and Chris Ryan join Sean and Amanda for a two-part conversation about the way that movies seems to be aping the modes and styles of TV, and vice-versa (0:29). (For Part 2, check out ‘The Watch’ on the Ringer Podcast Network.) Then, Sean is jo ... Show More
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