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The Big Picture

The Adam Sandler Hall of Fame and ‘Jay Kelly’ With Noah Baumbach!

The Big Picture

The Ringer

Tv & Film

4.35.2K Ratings

🗓️ 10 December 2025

⏱️ 147 minutes

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Summary

Sean and Amanda cover Noah Baumbach’s new film, ‘Jay Kelly,’ starring George Clooney and Adam Sandler. They work through their mixed reactions to the movie and sort through specifically what worked for them and what didn’t (4:24). Then, they speculate Sandler’s potential award chances (41:33) before building his Hall of Fame with their favorite performances (53:50). Finally, Sean is joined by Baumbach to explain why he doesn’t enjoy revisiting his old work, why Clooney was perfect for the part of Jay, and whether his films are getting funnier or more tragic with age (1:49:39). Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins Guest: Noah Baumbach Producer: Jack Sanders Shopping. Streaming. Celebrating. It’s on Prime. A State Farm agent can help you choose the coverage you need. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.®  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

I'm Sean Fennacy.

0:15.8

And this is the Big Picture a Conversation show about Jay Kelly and The Sandman.

0:20.7

Today we will talk about Jay Kelly, the new drama starring George Clooney, which is now streaming on Netflix.

0:26.6

Perhaps you've heard about them this week. Adam Sandler co-stars in the film and is one of the highlights of this movie.

0:31.6

So we're going to take this opportunity to build the Adam Sandler Hall of Fame, or at least I will.

0:36.6

No, I can build an Adam Sandler Hall of Fame. The hesitation you saw in my face was not the second half of that sentence. Got it, the first half about Netflix. Later in this episode, I'll be joined by Noah Baumbeck, the writer and director of Jay Kelly, and someone who has not been on this show in six years. It's been six years since

0:54.4

Marriage Story. He did make one film in between those two White Noise. We talked a bit about the period between White Noise and Jay Kelly. We talked about making this new movie. Talked about movie start-dustard. Talked about Sandler. Great conversation. Bomback, one of our favorites. I hope you'll stick around for that chat. But first, let's take quick break, and then we'll talk.

1:16.2

This episode of The Big Picture is presented by Amazon Prime. You know how in every great holiday movie, there's that last minute scramble to make it all come together? From gifts

1:20.3

to hosting essentials, Prime's fast shipping is always there for you during the holidays, especially

1:24.5

when it's last minute and just can't wait. So if you need fast free delivery that saves the day, it's on Prime.

1:30.4

Head to Amazon.com slash Prime to shop now.

1:34.1

Not a ton of news in the world to break down today.

1:37.7

We are...

1:38.0

Not since Monday morning.

1:39.4

Right.

1:39.9

And it is Tuesday afternoon.

1:41.3

We are following the Warner Brothers Netflix Paramount saga.

1:46.1

Right.

1:46.6

There's a lot of saber rattling.

1:48.5

Sure.

1:48.9

Very few men are unsheathing their swords, though.

1:51.6

At this moment, I understand that the top price is still $30.

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