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The Big Picture, page 3
by The Ringer · English
Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins review the movies you need to see. Plus: Top 5s, Movie Drafts, Oscars analysis, and more. Subscribe to Sean's newsletter, Projections, here.
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The 900th-Episode Mega-Voicemailbag!The Big Picture 8 Conversation Show celebrates its 900th episode with a “mega-voicemailbag” (mostly listener calls/voicemails).21 Apr 2026 · 2 h 59 min · 80 chapters
The 15 Most Anticipated Movies Out of CinemaCon and Our Trip to the Sphere!The hosts and guest Matt Bellany recap CinemaCon in Las Vegas and discuss two big exhibition trends: (1) how studios/exhibitors are pitching upcoming theatrical slates, and (2) their visit to The…17 Apr 2026 · 1 h 59 min · 53 chapters
The 2026 Summer Movie Preview "Boom or Bust" GameThe hosts preview the 2026 summer movie slate using a “Boom or Bust” game.14 Apr 2026 · 2 h 21 min · 68 chapters
The Meryl Streep Hall of FameThe hosts build a “Meryl Streep Hall of Fame,” arguing Streep is the defining, most skilled and honored film actor of the past 50 years, and using her filmography to explain what makes her uniquely…10 Apr 2026 · 2 h 22 min · 76 chapters
The 2026 Movie Star Rankings: 35 Under 35The Big Picture revisits its “35 Under 35” movie-star rankings for 2026, explaining how stars age out, how new discoveries and Oscar contenders shape the list, and why recognizable “movie star”…7 Apr 2026 · 2 h 9 min · 68 chapters
The Top 10 Movie Plot Twists and ‘The Drama.’ Plus: ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Certainly Exists.The hosts compare two very different releases: Christopher Borgley’s Doomcom (Zendaya and Robert Pattinson) and the animated Super Mario Galaxy movie, then debate favorite movie plot twists.3 Apr 2026 · 1 h 27 min · 48 chapters
The Best Movies of the Year … So Far. Plus: 15 We Missed!The hosts discuss 2026 movie release timing and box-office strategy (especially large-format/IMAX screen access), then run through “best movies of the year so far” plus a list of 15 (growing toward…30 Mar 2026 · 2 h 43 min · 54 chapters
The 1988 Movie DraftA “Big Picture” 1988 movie draft where Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins (plus guests) draft 1988 films into categories (drama, comedy, action, horror, thriller, Oscar nominee, sequel, blockbuster,…26 Mar 2026 · 2 h 18 min · 57 chapters
The Steven Spielberg ConversationThe Steven Spielberg Conversation23 Mar 2026 · 1 h 7 min · 24 chapters
‘Project Hail Mary’ Will Amaze! Amaze! Amaze! With Phil Lord and Chris MillerSean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins20 Mar 2026 · 1 h 45 min · 51 chapters
The Oscar Hangover Mailbag. Plus: ‘Dune: Part Three’ Is Coming!Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins17 Mar 2026 · 1 h 50 min · 38 chapters
The 2026 Academy Awards: ‘One Battle After Another’ Earns More Than a Few Small OscarsSean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins16 Mar 2026 · 1 h 29 min · 42 chapters
Our Final 2026 Oscar Predictions: Who Will Win, and Who Should WinIn this episode, Sean and Amanda provide their final predictions for the 98th Academy Awards, discussing who they believe will win and who should win in each category.12 Mar 2026 · 1 h 52 min · 65 chapters
The "Anything But Oscars" Mailbag! Plus: ‘Hoppers’In this episode, Sean and Amanda dive into a mailbag segment where they answer various "Anything But Oscars" questions.9 Mar 2026 · 2 h 5 min · 48 chapters
The 10 Wildest Reboots in Movie History and ‘The Bride!’ Plus: A ‘Secret Agent’ Second Look and the Best Doc Contenders.In this episode of *The Big Picture*, hosts Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins dive into the world of cinema, reviewing Maggie Gyllenhaal's new film *The Bride!*, exploring notable movie reboots,…6 Mar 2026 · 2 h 23 min · 59 chapters
The 2026 Alternative Oscars, a.k.a. the 6th Annual Big Picks! Plus: The Craziest Awards Season in Years.Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins3 Mar 2026 · 3 h 4 min · 71 chapters
Paramount Wins Warner Bros. Now What? Plus: ‘Scream 7,’ Heat 2,’ and ‘Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie’ With Matt Johnson!Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins27 Feb 2026 · 2 h 12 min · 60 chapters
The Final Best Picture Power Rankings and a ‘Sinners’ Second Look With Autumn Durald Arkapaw!The Final Best Picture Power Rankings and a ‘Sinners’ Second Look With Autumn Durald Arkapaw!24 Feb 2026 · 2 h 26 min · 68 chapters
Garbage Crime Returns! The Post-‘Heat’ Movie Awards and ‘Crime 101’ With Bart Layton!In this episode of *The Big Picture*, Sean Fennessey is joined by Chris Ryan and later by filmmaker Bart Layton to explore the world of crime films influenced by Michael Mann's *Heat*.20 Feb 2026 · 2 h · 50 chapters
The Oscars Snubs Draft. Plus: ‘Sirāt’!In this episode of *The Big Picture*, hosts Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins, alongside guests Chris Ryan, Joanna Robinson, and Katey Rich, engage in a draft focused on the biggest Oscars snubs of…16 Feb 2026 · 2 h 52 min · 95 chapters
The Heaving ‘Wuthering Heights’ and the Throbbing ‘Pillion’: A Very Horny Valentine's Day Double FeatureSean Fennessey, Amanda Dobbins13 Feb 2026 · 1 h 58 min · 53 chapters
What It’s Really Like at an Awards Show. Plus: Cliff Booth Returns and the Best Super Bowl Trailers!In this episode of *The Big Picture*, hosts Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins discuss the latest movie trailers from the Super Bowl, share their experiences from the Directors Guild of America Awards…10 Feb 2026 · 1 h 59 min · 54 chapters
‘Mamma Mia!’ Meets ‘The Strangers'! It’s a Movie Swap!Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins6 Feb 2026 · 1 h 38 min · 50 chapters
Dumpuary Is Dead. These Movies Killed It. Plus: The Best Movies at Sundance and the Catherine O’Hara Hall of Fame.Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins3 Feb 2026 · 2 h 20 min · 52 chapters