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The Big Picture

The Return of the Movie Auction!

The Big Picture

The Ringer

Tv & Film

4.25.9K Ratings

🗓️ 16 July 2021

⏱️ 128 minutes

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Summary

The 'Big Picture' Movie Auction is back! Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan to bid on the rest of the movies coming out this year that they’re desperate to see (17:00). Sean and Amanda also talk to Brian Raftery about ‘Gene and Roger,’ his new podcast series about the true story behind the rivalry and the partnership between legendary film critics Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert (1:30). Finally, Sean is joined by Morgan Neville to talk about his powerful new documentary, ‘Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain' (1:41:00). Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins Guest: Chris Ryan, Brian Raftery, Morgan Neville Producer: Bobby Wagner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

Head into the Ringiverse to stay up to date with all things superheroes and nerd culture entertainment.

0:05.0

Hosted by a rotating lineup of super fans at the Ringur, including Mallory Rubin and Van Leithen,

0:10.0

shows will provide instant reactions to blockbuster releases and insightful backstories on Canon

0:15.0

and mind-bending theories as well as fresh takes on the latest news and rumors.

0:19.0

Check out the Ringiverse on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

0:23.0

I'm Sean Fennese.

0:30.0

I'm Amanda Davins.

0:32.0

And this is the Big Picture, a conversation show about all the movies we want to see this year

0:36.0

and how much we're willing to pay for the privilege.

0:38.0

That's right, today we revisit the movie auction and bid on the rest of the movies we want to see this year.

0:43.0

Later in the show I'll be joined by Morgan Neville to talk about his moving and powerful new documentary,

0:47.0

Roadrunner a film about Anthony Bourdain.

0:49.0

I hope you'll stick around for that.

0:50.0

But before we get into the auction, want to share a quick programming note about the Big Picture.

0:54.0

I'm going to be taking a little break from the show this summer.

0:57.0

We've pre-recorded a few episodes to tide you over.

1:00.0

Maybe Amanda will swing through, do a couple special episodes.

1:03.0

Maybe she'll invite Chris Ryan on to hang out, talk about some stuff I don't care about.

1:07.0

But while I'm out, we will have a very special treat on this feed that I'm really excited about.

1:12.0

It's a narrative series about two very important figures to this show.

1:16.0

The late great film critics and TV stars Jean Siskel and Roger Ebert, the unofficial North Stars of the Big Picture.

1:22.0

This new series, which is called Jean and Roger, is hosted by one of our favorite pop culture journalists.

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