The Big Picture

The Ringer

Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins review the movies you need to see. Read more

Episodes

‘The Social Reckoning’ Is No ‘The Social Network,’ and the Top Five Most Unnecessary Legasequels. Plus: The Best Movies at NYFF!

10/09/2026 01:54:00‘Verity’ Is Trash. But Is It Good Trash? Plus: ‘Digger’ Flopped and Warner Bros. Is No More.

10/06/2026 01:38:21 Is ‘Digger’ the Tom Cruise Movie We’ve Been Waiting For? Plus: Our Top 10 Tom Cruise Performances.

10/02/2026 01:54:12The Baseball Movie Draft

09/30/2026 01:44:19Old Movies vs. New Movies: How ‘Avengers: Endgame Encore’ Beat Brad Pitt, Robert Pattinson, and an Awesome Weekend Movie Lineup

09/28/2026 02:23:00 Show all episodes

Our take on The Big Picture podcast

The Big Picture podcast is a must-listen for anyone who loves movies. Every Tuesday and Friday, hosts Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins review the latest films you need to see and have in-depth discussions on movie-related topics such as the Oscars, top 5 lists, and movie drafts. With a rotating cast of Ringer colleagues, including Chris Ryan, Van Lathan, and Bill Simmons, each episode features entertaining and informative conversations about the world of cinema. From blockbuster hits to indie darlings, Sean and Amanda discuss the latest releases and offer their unique perspectives on the film industry. Episodes last around one and a half hours, so you'll have plenty of time to dive deep into each topic and come away with a better understanding of the movies that matter. The Big Picture is a TV & film podcast by The Ringer.