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‘MaXXXine’ Is Punch-Drunk on Pastiche
Ti West’s stalk-and-slash set pieces hit all the classic marks but rarely transcend them
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Can Hollywood Sequel Its Way to Box Office Success?
Studios are relying on franchises to bolster their bottom lines. But eventually, that strategy has diminishing returns.
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The Heat Is On, Again: The Oral History of Axel Foley
With the ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ reboot hitting Netflix, Eddie Murphy and friends dive deep into the backstory of the comedy star’s most iconic character
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Hawk Tuah Girl, ‘Clipped’ Finale, and the Karen Read Trial
Jodi and Chelsea also talk about the potential of ‘Gladiator II’ and ‘Wicked: Part One’ to become 2024’s Barbenheimer
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‘Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me’ With Bill Simmons and Sean Fennessey
Bill and Sean are here to revisit the 1999 classic
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The 10 Best Movies of the Year … So Far
Sean and Amanda are joined by a deep bench of Ringer colleagues to share their favorite movies of the year
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The NFL’s $15B Sunday Ticket Problem
Matt is joined by John Ourand to discuss the multibillion-dollar NFL Sunday Ticket lawsuit
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The Celtics Sale, USMNT’s Flop, Lakers Hail Marys, and ‘The Bear’ Season 3 With Rob Stone and Van Lathan
Bill and Van also talk about their hope for ‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F’
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‘The Naked Gun’ With Bill Simmons and Kyle Brandt
It’s time to rewatch ‘The Naked Gun,’ and Bill and Kyle can handle this situation maturely, just like the responsible adults that they are
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The 2024 Movie Auction: Chapter Two
Sean, Amanda, and Chris talk about some of the upcoming movies they’re most excited about!
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J.Lo’s Finances, Celebrity Sightings at Glastonbury, Justin Timberlake, and More
Plus, a review of ‘A Family Affair,’ Nicole Kidman and Zac Efron’s Netflix movie
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The Biggest Over- and Underreactions of the First Half of 2024
Matt and Lucas highlight the stories they believe were most over- and undercovered in 2024
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Ringer-Verse Recommends: June 2024
The whole crew is back with their latest recommendations!
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Will the Debate Debacle Revive TV News?
Then, Matt and Ben Smith of Semafor take a look at the broader state of TV news as we exit the cable news era and wonder how many of these waning news networks can survive in the streaming era
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The Surprising ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ and Kevin Costner’s Big Bet on ‘Horizon: An American Saga—Chapter 1’
Sean and Amanda discuss the Lupita Nyong’o–starring ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ and are joined by Chris Ryan to cover Kevin Costner’s gigantic gamble on ‘Horizon: An American Saga—Chapter 1’
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‘Big Daddy’ With Bill Simmons, Joe House, and Sean Fennessey
Bill Simmons, Joe House, and Sean Fennessey join the Scuba Squad as they rewatch the 1999 hit comedy ‘Big Daddy’
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“Girl, So Confusing” Remix, ‘Perfect Wife’ Docuseries, and Eras Tour Celeb Sightings
Jodi and Chelsea also chat about the announcement that filming for ‘Freaky Friday 2’ has begun!
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How Much Kevin Costner Stands to Win or Lose on ‘Horizon’
Producer Mark Gill joins Matt to discuss the finances of Costner’s new film, plus Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘Megalopolis’
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The Summer Content Road Trip
Picking among characters from ‘The Boys,’ ‘House of the Dragon,’ ‘The Acolyte,’ ‘The Bear,’ and ‘Deadpool & Wolverine,’ our crew will look to assemble the perfect cast to ride across the country together
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‘The Bad News Bears’ (1976) With Bill Simmons and Van Lathan
Bill Simmons and Van Lathan take your apology and your trophy and shove ‘em right up your ass after they rewatch the 1976 classic ‘The Bad News Bears,’ starring Walter Matthau, Tatum O’Neal, and Jackie Earle Haley
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The Kevin Costner Hall of Fame
Sean and Amanda choose the 10 best movies featuring the versatile veteran actor
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Is Hollywood Really That Effed Up?
Matt and Lucas also explore whether young people should abandon TV/film careers in favor of social media
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‘House of the Dragon’ S2E2 and Maya Hawke on ‘Inside Out 2’
Chris and Andy also put together their ideal TV project!
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The Most Famous Biker Movies
With the release of Jeff Nichols’s ‘The Bikeriders,’ Ringer contributor Adam Nayman looks back at some of the most famous and enduring biker movies
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The Nine Movie Roles—and TV Cameo—That Defined Donald Sutherland
From his spellbinding ‘JFK’ scene to the trauma-horror of ‘Don’t Look Now’ to his ‘Simpsons’ cameo, these are some of the standouts from Sutherland, who died this week at 88
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The Allure of ‘The Bikeriders’ Can’t Outrace All the Clichés
The Jeff Nichols drama starring Jodie Comer, Austin Butler, and Tom Hardy starts with much promise but too often allows its individuality to be subsumed into homage
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‘The Bikeriders’ and the “Dudes Rock” Movie Canon, Plus ‘Kinds of Kindness’
Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan to discuss ‘The Bikeriders,’ and the director, Jeff Nichols, comes on to discuss the production of the movie
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Gail Simmons on the Finale of ‘Top Chef’! Plus, ‘Dunk and Egg’ News and ‘The Boys’ Season 4 Premiere.
The ‘Top Chef’ host joins Chris and Andy to talk about last night’s finale and some of the changes made this season
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Hollywood’s Big Tech Problem
Scott Galloway joins Matt to talk about how studios should be handing the AI infiltration in the entertainment industry
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‘The Longest Yard’ (1974) With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan
Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan agree to shave 21 minutes off this podcast in order to rewatch the 1974 classic ‘The Longest Yard’
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A Guide to Tom Hardy’s Many Strange Accents
Tom Hardy’s latest film, ‘The Bikeriders,’ finds the actor delivering another unique vocal performance. Here’s a look at the full spectrum of Hardy’s most memorable accent work.
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Go Balls Deep: The Oral History of ‘Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story’
Twenty years ago today, a first-time director and a mostly green group of actors led by Vince Vaughn and Ben Stiller introduced the world to the five Ds of dodgeball. In the process, they defied box office expectations, revitalized a fading sport, and left behind a cultural footprint that still resonates today.
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The 2002 Movie Draft
It’s time for another draft! This time, Sean, Amanda, and Chris pick the best flicks of 2002.
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Sony Bought a Movie Theatre. Plus, Pixar’s Big Comeback.
Matt and Lucas talk about whether the Alamo Drafthouse acquisition was a smart move for Sony and whether other studios should get into the theater-buying business