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Welcome to the Summer of Glen Powell
With ‘Hit Man’ at no. 1 on Netflix, a ‘Twister’ sequel coming soon, and plenty of other projects in the works, Glen Powell is taking over the movie business. Here’s everything you need to know to get on board.
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The Definitive Ranking of Dragons
‘House of the Dragon’ is about to return, which means it’s time to consult The Ringer’s foremost dragon authorities to determine the all-time greats
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Creature Feature: The Oral History of ‘Gremlins’
Don’t feed them after midnight. Don’t get them wet. But do read this deep dive into Gizmo and the nasty Gremlins, featuring words from director Joe Dante, actors Phoebe Cates and Zach Galligan, and many more.
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The Deceptive Dark Side of ‘Hit Man’ and Richard Linklater
The slick outer packaging of ‘Hit Man’ belies a grimly profound subtext about American life. It’s a juxtaposition hidden within many of the director’s works.
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You Can Definitely Tell M. Night Shyamalan’s Daughter Made ‘The Watchers’
Whether the pileup of all-in-the-family auteurist tropes is derivative or daring is very much in the eye of the beholder
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Riding and Dying With Will Smith
Two years after the "Slap," Will Smith gets back to the basics, which could mean business as usual for him (and Hollywood)
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The Best Postapocalyptic Movies of All Time, Ranked by Survivability
From ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ to ‘A Quiet Place’ to ‘Battlefield Earth,’ one brave writer tries to figure out which movie hellscapes he could survive—and which ones he’s absolutely cooked in
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‘Inside Out 2’ With Director Kelsey Mann and the Pixar Tier Rankings
Steve and Jomi discuss Disney Pixar’s latest, ‘Inside Out 2,’ and are joined by the director of the film, Kelsey Mann, to get some insight into how it came together
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‘Inside Out 2’ and Pixar’s Mount Rushmore Movies
Sean, Amanda, and Charles discuss Pixar’s latest attempt to get back to its heyday with ‘Inside Out 2’ and their relationship to the franchise
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‘Bridgerton’ Episodes 5-6, Hot Dog Drama, and the Karen Read Trial
Plus, in Haters Corner, Chelsea criticizes Gen Z’s cursed obsession with "hot rodent boyfriends"
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Jon Stewart Talks Apple Split, Corporate Constraints, and Media’s Regression
Jon Stewart joins Matt to talk about how the political and comedy landscape has changed in the past decade
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Paramount-Skydance Is Dead. What Now?
Plus, a box office prediction for the highly anticipated ‘Inside Out 2’
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The Fresh Prince Returns, Michael Chandler’s Comments, and School Choice With Camika Royal
Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay talk about Will Smith’s return to the public eye and the Black community’s reaction to it
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‘Breaking Away’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey
Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey qualify for the Little 500 race in Bloomington, Indiana, after rewatching the 1979 coming-of-age comedy-drama ‘Breaking Away’
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‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ and the Will Smith Resurgence. Plus, Viggo Mortensen!
The actor and director joins to talk about his latest film, ‘The Dead Don’t Hurt’
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Will Smith’s Comeback and the Butts-in-Seats Star Ranking
Matt and Lucas break down the success of ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ and discuss which movie stars can reliably bring people to theaters
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J.Lo, Glen Powell, Sabrina Carpenter, and More
Juliet and Amanda get into Sabrina Carpenter’s new music video featuring Barry Keoghan
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‘Hit Man,’ ‘Fantasmas,’ and ‘Top Chef’ Episode 12
Chris and Andy compare the success of ‘Hit Man’ on streaming to the performance of ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ at the box office
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The Science of Green-Lighting Movies
Matt is joined by Joshua Lynn, the president of Piedmont Media Research, to discuss the research studios use to determine what people want out of their movies
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‘Hit Man’ With Glen Powell and Richard Linklater!
Sean and Amanda have an in-depth (and spoiler-filled) discussion about Richard Linklater’s ‘Hit Man,’ and Powell and Linklater join the show to discuss the new movie
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‘Clipped,’ the ‘Traitors’ Season 3 Cast, and TLC’s ‘The Baldwins’ Announcement
Plus, can Jodi successfully convince Chelsea to watch ‘Godzilla Minus One’?
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Can ‘The Acolyte’ Break Through the ‘Star Wars’ Institution? Plus, the ‘Hacks’ Season 3 Finale.
Chris and Andy also discuss the news that Shawn Levy might be tapped to direct the next ‘Avengers’ movie
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The Queerest Straight Movie
Kristin Russo joins Dave and Joanna this week to define what a "queer straight movie" is and then find the one to rule them all!
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Is Netflix Fumbling Ads?
Ad industry insider Michael Kassan joins to give a report card on the streamer’s initial push into the ad space
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Hollywood Is Broken. Let’s Start a Movie Studio.
Plus, director Chris Nash joins to talk about his latest movie, ‘In a Violent Nature’
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‘Slap Shot’ With Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Chris Ryan
Bill, Sean, and Chris travel to Charlestown to see the toughest team in the Federal League
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What’s Missing From Our TV Screens Right Now. Plus, Do the Movies Need Marvel?
Chris and Andy also get into the new HBO docuseries ‘Ren Faire’
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TV Viewers Are Getting Old. Do Advertisers Care?
Plus, a prediction about the distribution of ‘The Apprentice,’ which highlights Donald Trump’s rise during his business career
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Ringer-Verse Recommends: May 2024
The crew is back to hand out their suggestions for some great shows, movies, books, and more!
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Viggo Mortensen and the Hardest-Working Facial Hair in Hollywood
In his new movie, ‘The Dead Don’t Hurt,’ our guy Viggo sports a variety of different beard and mustache looks. It got us thinking: Does the kind of facial hair he’s rocking say anything about the character he’s playing?
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The Richard Linklater Hall of Fame
As Linklater’s latest film, ‘Hit Man,’ approaches, Sean, Amanda, and Chris Ryan choose their favorite Linklater films
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The 21st-Century Henchman Hall of Fame
From the gimmicky goons of early James Bond to the slimy underlings of ‘Indiana Jones,’ henchmen have long been essential. It’s time to finally give these underappreciated characters their flowers.
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‘The Bear’ Season 3 Trailer, ‘Tires,’ and Rembert Browne on Making ‘Clipped’
Rembert Browne discusses the scandal involving Clippers owner Donald Sterling, and tells us why the story is still worth telling
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The ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ Exit Survey
Buckle up, folks, it’s time to revisit the Wasteland. Our staff digs into the spectacle—and box office flop?—that was ‘Furiosa.’