Podcast Episodes

The 10 Best Movies of 2023 ... So Far

Sean and Amanda call up an all-star rotation of Ringer colleagues and contributors to share their favorite movies this year so far, from superhero mo…

2 years, 8 months ago

‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’ and the Indy Movie Rankings

Sean and Amanda are joined by Ringer-verse host and Harrison Ford scholar Mallory Rubin to discuss the latest installment in the ‘Indiana Jones’ fran…

2 years, 8 months ago

The Harrison Ford Hall of Fame

Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan to discuss the life, legacy, and wonder of one of our great movie stars: Mr. Harrison Ford himself. On the c…

2 years, 8 months ago

Jennifer Lawrence’s Movie Star Playbook and ‘No Hard Feelings’

Jennifer Lawrence is back in the center of a movie—this time a studio comedy. Sean and Amanda discuss the successes and shortcomings of ‘No Hard Feel…

2 years, 8 months ago

‘Asteroid City’ and the Wes Anderson Movie Rankings

Adam Nayman joins Sean and Amanda to discuss Wes Anderson’s career and filmmaking aesthetic before they dig into his latest film, ‘Asteroid City’ (1:…

2 years, 8 months ago

‘The Flash’ Is Here! Is It the "Greatest Superhero Movie Ever"?

Hugely hyped and also facing controversy around its star, ‘The Flash’ arrives at a complicated moment for superhero stories. Van Lathan joins Sean an…

2 years, 9 months ago

The 2001 Movie Draft

We are drafting again! Sean, Amanda, and Chris Ryan reunite for a draft of the best movies of 2001.

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins

Guest: Chr…

2 years, 9 months ago

Ask Sean Anything Mailbag, ‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts,’ Five New Movies to Stream, and the ‘Barbie’-‘Oppenheimer’ Hierarchy

Sean digs into his pet obsession, the ‘Transformers’ franchise, and its newest installment ‘Rise of the Beasts.’ Then, he recommends five new streami…

2 years, 9 months ago

'Past Lives,' the Start of Oscar Season, and the Top Five Most Romantic Movies of All Time

Sean and Amanda dive deep into 'Past Lives,' one of the year's finest films and an extraordinary example of writing, directing, and acting in romanti…

2 years, 9 months ago

‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ Is Here to Save Us

Sean and Amanda are joined by Charles Holmes to dive deep into the ‘Spider-Verse’ movies, from the breathtaking animation to the bold storytelling to…

2 years, 9 months ago