Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey and executive editor Chris Ryan reveal their favorite biopics and hash out what makes them great (1:00). Then, Sean sits down with writer, actor, and director Danny Strong to discuss his recent J.D. Salinger biopic, ‘Rebel in the Rye,’ and how doubling down on his passion paid off (12:00).
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Jul 16
‘The Odyssey’ Is Massive and Magnificent
Ladies and gentlemen, it’s time. On today’s show, Sean and Amanda cover the biggest movie event of the year, Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated ‘The Odyssey.’ Before entering their wooden horse to ambush the gates of Troy, they react to some movie news, including ‘The Batman ... Show More
2h 10m
Jul 10
‘The Invite’ Is a Hilarious Social Nightmare, With Olivia Wilde!
On today’s show, Sean and Amanda invite their enigmatic upstairs neighbor Chris Ryan for an episode that spirals into unexpected places, because they’re discussing Olivia Wilde’s ‘The Invite.’ They praise Wilde for her incredible sense of direction, celebrate the connective tissu ... Show More
1h 37m
Aug 2018
‘Succession,’ S1E10: “Nobody Is Ever Missing” | The Recappables
Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey sits down with staff writer Justin Charity to discuss the jarring events of the season's final episode (1:00), its most lasting moments (17:30), and who should be crowned the winner of the episode (21:20). Then, Fennessey is joined by an arra ... Show More
1h 7m
Nov 2022
The 10 Best Media Movies With Sean Fennessey
Bryan is joined by The Ringer’s Sean Fennessey to discuss their top 10 media movies, and hand out awards for their Favorite Movie Journalist, Worst Movie About the Media, and more!
Host: Bryan Curtis
Guest: Sean Fennessey
Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes
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1h 22m
Dec 2022
Sean Fennessey on Covering Movies, Sight and Sound, and the State of the Top 10 List
Bryan is joined by The Ringer's Sean Fennessey to discuss his approach to covering movies in the year 2022. They dive into media critics' top 10 year-end lists, discuss how lists reflect the current culture, weigh in on the journalistic shift towards list-making, and wrap things ... Show More
44m 40s
Mar 2024
‘Manchester by the Sea’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey revisit Kenneth Lonergan’s 2016 drama ‘Manchester by the Sea,’ starring Casey Affleck, Lucas Hedges, and Michelle Williams.
Producer: Craig Horlbeck
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1h 41m
Jul 2022
‘There Will Be Blood’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Chris Ryan get all liquored up and head over to the peach tree dance after revisiting Paul Thomas Anderson’s 2007 masterpiece ‘There Will Be Blood,’ starring Daniel Day-Lewis and Paul Dano.
Producer: Craig Horlbeck
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2h 14m
Jan 2023
The State of Awards Season and ‘Copenhagen Cowboy’ With Sean Fennessey
Chris and Andy are joined by Sean Fennessey to talk about the current state of awards season with the Golden Globes airing this week, and what cultural currency award shows hold today (1:00). Then, they talk about the new Nicolas Winding Refn series ‘Copenhagen Cowboy’ (41:03), a ... Show More
1h 26m
Oct 2022
‘Glengarry Glen Ross’ With Chris Ryan and Sean Fennessey
The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Sean Fennessey have got brass balls to rewatch the 1992 American drama film adapted by David Mamet, ‘Glengarry Glen Ross’, starring Al Pacino, Jack Lemmon, Ed Harris, Kevin Spacey, Alan Arkin, and Alec Baldwin.
Producer: Craig Horlbeck
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2h 4m
Dec 2019
‘Dunkirk’ With Sean Fennessey, Chris Ryan, and Quentin Tarantino
The Ringer’s Sean Fennessey and Chris Ryan are joined by writer-director Quentin Tarantino to rewatch the first movie in a three-part Rewatchables series handpicked by Quentin Tarantino. To begin the series, they set out for the coast of France to retrieve their men to rewatch Ch ... Show More
1h 37m