logo
episode-header-image
May 2020
1h 35m

Objection! Top 10 Courtroom Dramas | The...

The Ringer
About this episode

Here's the case as it stands: We put the vote to you, the jurors, and you wanted to hear our closing arguments on the best courtroom dramas in movie history. Amanda and Sean, the only litigators this side of the Mississippi who can handle the truth, dig into one of film's most indefatigable genres. They talk through picks from the 1940s all the way through the 1990s, and explore why the courtroom drama has vanished from the movie landscape.

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Up next
Today
The Daniel Day-Lewis Hall of Fame
Sean and Amanda are joined by David Sims of the Blank Check podcast to commemorate the incredible career of Daniel Day-Lewis. They begin the show by debating whether or not 2025 has been a good year for movies, and they forecast what the fall slate will look like (2:34). Then, th ... Show More
2h 9m
Oct 7
The New York City Movie Draft, With Griffin Newman and David Sims!
Live from New York, it’s 'Saturday Night'! Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan, plus Griffin Newman and David Sims of the Blank Check podcast, to draft their favorite New York City movies of all time. Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins Guests: Chris Ryan, Griffin Newma ... Show More
1h 46m
Oct 5
‘One Battle After Another’: A Second Opinion With Van Lathan
On a very special bonus episode of the podcast, Van Lathan joins the show and gets the chance to share his perspective on the box office debate for ‘One Battle After Another’, share his overall thoughts on the film, and comment on its portrayal and depiction of Black women. Hosts ... Show More
1h 11m
Recommended Episodes
Jul 2023
The Most Impressive Stunt in Cinema History
This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna debate the most impressive stunt in cinema history! They start with a spoiler-filled discussion about ‘Mission: Impossible–Dead Reckoning Part One’ (5:13). Then, they talk about stunt people and the history of stunts in cinema (33:15). Later, the ... Show More
1h 55m
Aug 2017
‘A Few Good Men’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan and Amanda Dobbins
HBO and The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Chris Ryan and Amanda Dobbins to celebrate and appreciate 1992’s ‘A Few Good Men’ in the inaugural episode of 'The Rewatchables' by discussing what they love about the movie (1:00), which scenes have aged the best and worst (9:30), a ... Show More
1h 2m
Jan 2024
The Worst January Movie Release of the 21st Century
This week, Dave, Neil, and Joanna debate the worst January movie release of the 21st century! They start by talking about why January is a “dump month” for bad movies (6:01). Then, they discuss pretrial dismissals and awards (28:38) before revealing their picks for the worst Janu ... Show More
1h 56m
May 2024
Chapter 11: "Mostly the Truth"
Filmmakers Andrew Jarecki and Zac Stuart-Pontier unravel some of the most intriguing and questionable stories Bob told on the witness stand. In a shocking moment that seems drawn from The Usual Suspects, Lewin confronts Bob with his most elaborate lie – about a pot-buying adventu ... Show More
41m 4s
Feb 2024
Spy (2015) and F/X (1986)
Two films with very short titles in this episode, starting with a comedy favourite from the 2010s. Director Paul Feig broke out of movie jail with 2010's Bridesmaids - and he used his freshly-inked deal with 20th Century Fox to get his own take on a James Bond film to the screen. ... Show More
55m 4s
Jul 2023
'The O.C.' 20th Anniversary: Season 1, Episodes 2 and 3
Bill, Jo, and Juliet continue the 'O.C.’ Hall of Fame tribute by immediately diving into their favorite scenes and overly dated nitpicks for the show’s second episode, "The Model Home." They quickly pivot to its iconic follow-up, "The Gamble," which ignites a discussion about the ... Show More
44m 15s
Sep 15
Part 9: Eternal Life
In the season finale of Wild Boys, host Sam Mullins sets out to answer a question anyone who's ever heard of this story has had: whatever became of those Bush Boys? Wild Boys is part of The Binge. Hooked on Wild Boys? You’ll love The Binge — Subscribers unlock an entire catalogue ... Show More
34m 34s
Feb 2024
THEM! | Episode 399
Jim dedicates this episode to the memory of his parents, Jim & Phyllis, who would have celebrated their 70th Wedding anniversary the day after this publishes. One of the most-loved "Big Bug" films of the 50's is discussed here with 1954's "THEM!," starring James Whitmore, James A ... Show More
47m 55s
Sep 12
Part 5: Intermission
Our story is about to take a big turn ... next week. But for now, season 1 co-host Josh Dean and Rajiv Golla, the hosts of our biweekly "Art of the Con" subscriber-only talk show sit down with Wild Boys host Sam Mullins to talk about the origins of this incredible story, and what ... Show More
31m 33s