The Big Picture

Noah Baumbach and Capturing the American Family | The Big Picture (Ep. 29) October 16, 2017

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Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey sits down with writer-director Noah Baumbach to discuss his new film, ‘The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)’; creating a serious role for Adam Sandler; Netflix purchasing his film; and how he captures the American family. Learn…

Darren Aronofsky on Pushing the Envelope | The Big Picture (Ep. 28) October 11, 2017

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Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey sits down with filmmaker Darren Aronofsky to discuss his polarizing film, ‘Mother!,’ and the art of putting both his characters and the audience under duress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephen Frears and the Inner Workings of the Royal Family | The Big Picture (Ep. 27) September 29, 2017

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The Ringer’s Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins break down their favorite films about the British royal family (1:00) before Sean sits down with acclaimed director Stephen Frears to discuss his new film ‘Victoria and Abdul,’ making films about the royals,…

Dissecting ‘Mother!,’ the Most Controversial Movie of the Year | The Big Picture (Ep. 26) September 22, 2017

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The Ringer’s Sean Fennessey, Amanda Dobbins, and K. Austin Collins attempt to wrap their heads around Darren Aronofsky’s controversial new film, ‘Mother!’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Danny Strong and the Recipe for a Classic Biopic | The Big Picture (Ep. 25) September 15, 2017

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Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey and executive editor Chris Ryan reveal their favorite biopics and hash out what makes them great (1:00). Then, Sean sits down with writer, actor, and director Danny Strong to discuss his recent J.D. Salinger biopic, ‘Rebel…

‘It’ Director Andy Muschietti on Adapting Stephen King | The Big Picture (Ep. 24) September 8, 2017

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Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey chats with Kate Knibbs about Stephen King’s classic horror novel ‘It’ (0:30) before sitting down with Andy Muschietti, who discusses adapting the book for the screen and re-creating the terrifying character Pennywise (6:20). Learn more about…

Jay Baruchel’s Directorial Debut and Making an Authentic Hockey Movie | The Big Picture (Ep. 23) September 1, 2017

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Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey chats with Katie Baker about the best hockey films ever made (0:30) before he sits down with actor and now director Jay Baruchel about making his first film, 'Goon: Last of the Enforcers'; hockey fandom; and…

Janicza Bravo and Brett Gelman Channel Rejection and Anxiety to Make ‘Lemon’ | The Big Picture (Ep. 22) August 18, 2017

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Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey chats with Alison Herman about Janicza Bravo’s approach to uncomfortable comedy and her direction of “Juneteenth,” the instant-classic episode of ‘Atlanta’ (1:00). Then Sean sits down with Bravo and her husband/producing partner, Brett Gelman, to discuss…

The Safdie Brothers and ‘Good Time,’ an Instant New York Classic | The Big Picture (Ep. 21) August 11, 2017

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The Ringer’s Sean Fennessey and K. Austin Collins discuss the Safdie Brothers’ new crime film, ‘Good Time.’ (0:30) Then, Sean sits down with the Josh and Benny Safdie to discuss making a movie starring Robert Pattinson, capturing New York City…

Taylor Sheridan, ‘Wind River,’ and How to Write a Killer Movie | The Big Picture (Ep. 20) August 4, 2017

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The Ringer’s Sean Fennessey and Chris Ryan discuss screenwriter Taylor Sheridan’s films ‘Sicario,’ ‘Hell or High Water,’ and his new film, ‘Wind River,’ starring Jeremy Renner (0:40). Then, Sean and Sheridan discuss 'Wind River,' how he depicts raw and realistic…