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100 Years of Genius: The Toshiro Mifune Hall of Fame | The Big Picture
Episode 250
The Japanese superstar would have turned 100 years old this week, so for our 250th episode, Mifune's centenary is as good a time as we're ev…
5 years, 11 months ago
Screw It, We're Giving Out 2021 Oscars Right Now | The Big Picture
Episode 249
New movie releases have slowed to a crawl, but we do have a quarter of a year's worth to judge. Sean and Amanda have scanned the results and…
5 years, 11 months ago
The Movie Star Ranking: 35 Under 35 | The Big Picture
Episode 248
With no new movies on the horizon, we have resorted to ridiculous rankings. First up, a completely unscientific but emotionally charged rund…
5 years, 11 months ago
We're Watching Every New Movie at Home Now. Is That a Good Thing? Plus: Bill Simmons on 'The Hunt.' | The Big Picture
Episode 247
Suddenly, nearly every 2020 movie that's been released is available at home. Sean and Amanda break down our new (hopefully temporary) realit…
5 years, 11 months ago
100 Movies for You: A Streaming Recommendation Mega-Mailbag | The Big Picture
Episode 246
You asked and we answered. After diving into the mailbag, Sean and Amanda tackled all your questions and came up with dozens of movies to wa…
6 years ago
Movie Theaters Are Closed. When They Reopen, Will the Movies Follow? | The Big Picture
Episode 245
With virtually every major new release pushed back and the box office recording a record low over the weekend, movie theaters have shuttered…
6 years ago
Hollywood Is Pressing Pause. So Stream These Movies. | The Big Picture
Episode 244
The coronavirus and new social distancing measures have led most major studios to delay their spring theatrical releases. With blockbuster t…
6 years ago
How the Coronavirus Is Affecting the Movie Industry. Plus: 'Onward' and the Future of Pixar. | The Big Picture
Episode 243
The spread of COVID-19 has struck virtually every part of communal life, including the movie theater. With more people staying home to watch…
6 years ago
Top Five Mark Wahlberg Movies: Say Hi to Your Mother for Us | The Big Picture
Episode 242
Mark Wahlberg is one of the most unlikely movie stars of the century, mixing serious drama, comedy, action, and highbrow films across his lo…
6 years ago
Ben Affleck and Life After Batman in 2020; Plus: Bill Simmons on 'The Invisible Man' | The Big Picture
Episode 241
As his new drama, 'The Way Back,' nears release, Ben Affleck is back in the spotlight and opening up about his struggles with substance misu…
6 years ago