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Publisher |: The Ringer

Media Type |: audio

Podknife tags |: Interview,; Movies,; Reviews,; TV & Film

Categories Via RSS |: TV & Film

Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins review the movies you need to see. Plus: Top 5s, Movie Drafts, Oscars analysis, and more, featuring a rotating cast of Ringer colleagues like Chris Ryan, Van Lathan, and Bill Simmons.

People |: Amanda Dobbins (@akdobbins),; Sean Fennessey (@seanfennessey)
Country Of Origin |: USA
Produced In |: Los Angeles, CA
Related Hashtags |: #GoldenGlobes,; #ICYMI,; #Oscars,; #SEOaMovie,; #Tenet
Frequency |: Weekly
Explicit |: No

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579 Available Episodes (579 Total) / Average duration: 01:17:04

Date Duration Most Reviewed Highest Rated

579 Available Episodes (579 Total)Average duration: 01:17:04

Apr 21, 2023

01:33:34

Ari Aster’s third feature, the Oedipal nightmare comedy ‘Beau Is Afraid,’ is here. Sean discusses the film’s virtuosic gifts and alienating approach at length with Adam Nayman (1:00). Then, Sean is joined by Aster to discuss how he made his thrilling new movie (58:00).

Host: Sean Fennessey

Guests: Ari Aster and Adam Nayman

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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Apr 18, 2023

01:34:40

Horror is booming—Sean is joined by Chris Ryan to talk about four big releases, the best movies in the genre they’ve seen so far, and what defines this era in scares (1:00). Then, Sean is joined by Daniel Goldhaber, the director and cowriter of ‘How to Blow Up a Pipeline,’ and Ariela Barer, the star and cowriter of the film (1:05:00).

Host: Sean Fennessey

Guests: Chris Ryan, Daniel Goldhaber, and Ariela Barer

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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Apr 14, 2023

01:31:30

It’s time to swap, which means it’s time for our producer, Bobby, to finally watch ‘Casablanca’! Sean and Amanda pitch a pair of beloved spy classics—the 1942 Best Picture winner and 1979’s madcap comedy ‘The In-Laws’—while Bobby shares with them the millennial family romp ‘Spy Kids.’

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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Apr 11, 2023

01:33:38

Sean and Amanda discuss ‘How to Blow Up a Pipeline’ and Kelly Reichardt’s ‘Showing Up’ (1:00) before checking in on several 2023 releases they missed on the show this year. Then, Sean is joined by Michelle Williams and Reichardt to discuss their fourth collaboration, ‘Showing Up’ (1:07:00).

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Guests: Michelle Williams and Kelly Reichardt

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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Apr 07, 2023

01:36:09

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).

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Producer: Bobby Wagner

Guest: Sam Jones

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Apr 05, 2023

01:08:29

Ben Lindbergh and Charles Holmes join Sean to talk about one of the most anticipated films of the year: 'Mario'! They discuss the new film (1:00) and how video games have been the most valuable IP in Hollywood (36:00).

Host: Sean Fennessey

Guests: Charles Holmes and Ben Lindbergh

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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Mar 31, 2023

01:25:22

Sean and Amanda dig into the surprisingly fun new ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ adaptation from the filmmakers who brought us ‘Game Night,’ before discussing a new sort of IP boom in Hollywood (1:00). Then, Sean is joined by A.V. Rockwell to discuss her debut feature, ‘A Thousand and One’ (58:00).

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Producer: Bobby Wagner

Guest: A.V. Rockwell

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Mar 28, 2023

01:24:57

We are drafting again! Sean, Amanda, and Chris Ryan reunite for a draft of the movies from 2008.

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Guest: Chris Ryan

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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Mar 24, 2023

01:50:58

To celebrate the fourth installment of the 'John Wick' franchise, Sean and Amanda build Keanu Reeves’s hall of fame (9:00) before breaking down the new action epic (55:30). Then, Sean is joined by the director of ‘JW4,’ Chad Stahelski, to discuss how they pulled off the film’s breathtaking action (1:17:00).

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Guest: Chad Stahelski

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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Mar 21, 2023

01:32:41

Sean and Amanda look at the disappointing box office for ‘Shazam! Fury of the Gods’ and discuss the perilous future of superhero movies (1:00). Then, they dig deep into ‘65’ and the fascinating career arc of Adam Driver, discussing his role choices and where he’s going as a modern movie star. Finally, Sean talks with writer-director Jamie Dack about her new film, ‘Palm Trees and Power Lines’ (65:00).

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Guest: Jamie Dack

Producer: Bobby Wagner

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Apr 21 | 01:33:34

‘Beau Is Afraid’: The Most Audacious and Polarizing Movie of the Year, With Ari Aster!

Apr 18 | 01:34:40

The 10 Best Horror Movies So Far This Year. Plus: ‘Renfield,’ ‘The Pope’s Exorcist,’ and ‘Evil Dead Rise.’

Apr 14 | 01:31:30

Movie Swap: ‘Casablanca’ vs. ‘The In-Laws’ vs. ‘Spy Kids’

Apr 11 | 01:33:38

The Two Best Movies of 2023 So Far, and 10 More We Missed. Plus: Michelle Williams and Kelly Reichardt!

Apr 07 | 01:36:09

The Magic of ‘Air’ and the Return of Ben Affleck and Matt Damon

Apr 05 | 01:08:29

‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Is Here! Is Our Video Game Movie Future?

Mar 31 | 01:25:22

‘Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves’ Is … Good. But Are Movies Just Brands Now?

Mar 28 | 01:24:57

The 2008 Movie Draft

Mar 24 | 01:50:58

The Keanu Reeves Hall of Fame and ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’

Mar 21 | 01:32:41

The Movie Star Playbook: Adam Driver Edition. Plus: Did the Superhero Era Just Die?

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