Will Disney+ and Netflix Force the Academy Awards to Recognize Streaming? Plus: Why 'Doctor Sleep' Dozed Off | The Oscars Show

The Big Picture

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🗓️ 12 November 2019

⏱️ 120 minutes

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The launch of Disney's new streaming service raises fascinating questions about the future of streaming and awards season. Sean and Amanda dive in by looking at the launch slate and whether it will change how we think about the Oscars (1:37). Then, 'The New York Times' culture editor Gilbert Cruz joins to discuss the confusing 'Shining' sequel 'Doctor Sleep' and why the Stephen King adaptation struggled at the box office (28:05). Sean's little sister Grace makes a special appearance to break down her three favorite movies of 2019, and dunk on her older brother (46:50). Amanda and Sean break down this year's Best Original Song slate, which is historically one of the worst categories at the Oscars (1:05:24). And finally, Sean interviews writer-director Trey Edward Shults to discuss one of the year's most moving films, 'Waves' (1:19:11). Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins Guests: Gilbert Cruz, Grace Fennessey, and Trey Edward Shults Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hey guys, welcome to the Ringer Podcast Network.
0:03.7	Bill Simmons' Book of Basketball 2.0 podcast is officially out.
0:08.0	This new podcast extends and reinvents his New York Times number one best selling book
0:11.9	from 2009 and breaks down the NBA's most important games, players and teams.
0:17.3	Starting with Steve Kerr in the premiere episode, Bill's using new commentary and fresh interviews
0:21.3	to determine how the leak has evolved and where it's headed.
0:24.3	The first four episodes are out now wherever you get your podcasts and will continue on a
0:28.0	weekly basis.
0:29.5	Click out the Book of Basketball on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
0:42.3	I'm Sean Fennese.
0:43.3	I'm Amanda Dobbins.
0:44.3	This is the big picture a conversation show about the Oscars.
0:47.2	We are back on the Oscars show.
0:49.2	Later in this show, we'll talk to the New York Times Gilbert Cruz about the weekend's
0:53.1	not quite box office champion, Dr. Sleep, Stephen King and why Stephen King adaptations
0:57.4	are so challenging.
0:58.7	And we'll be joined by a very, very special guest, my little sister Grace.
1:03.6	She joined us to talk about some alternatives to those best of the year and list that you're
1:07.2	reading.
1:08.2	She shared her three favorite movies.
1:09.9	She dunked on me a couple of times.
1:11.6	Amanda interrogated her love for Tom Holland.
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