The 10 Wildest Reboots in Movie History and ‘The Bride!’ Plus: A ‘Secret Agent’ Second Look and the Best Doc Contenders.
March 6, 2026
Maggie Gyllenhaal's *
The 2026 Alternative Oscars, a.k.a. the 6th Annual Big Picks! Plus: The Craziest Awards Season in Years.
March 3, 2026
The impending Paramount acquisition of Warner Bros. is viewed by the hosts and industry insiders as a long-foretold consolidation move driven by business spreadsheets and synergy goals, despite the negative implications for jobs and creative output.
Paramount Wins Warner Bros. Now What? Plus: ‘Scream 7,’ Heat 2,’ and ‘Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie’ With Matt Johnson!
February 27, 2026
The likely Paramount/Skydance acquisition of Warner Bros. is viewed negatively by industry insiders as a move that favors corporate synergy over creative risk-taking, potentially leading to job losses and a less diverse American film landscape.
The Final Best Picture Power Rankings and a ‘Sinners’ Second Look With Autumn Durald Arkapaw!
February 24, 2026
The BAFTA results, including wins for Wunmi Mosaku and Sean Penn (both for *
Garbage Crime Returns! The Post-‘Heat’ Movie Awards and ‘Crime 101’ With Bart Layton!
February 20, 2026
The episode of The Big Picture, \
The Oscars Snubs Draft. Plus: ‘Sirāt’!
February 16, 2026
The central focus of this episode of *
The Heaving ‘Wuthering Heights’ and the Throbbing ‘Pillion’: A Very Horny Valentine's Day Double Feature
February 13, 2026
The hosts and guest largely found Emerald Fennell's *
What It’s Really Like at an Awards Show. Plus: Cliff Booth Returns and the Best Super Bowl Trailers!
February 10, 2026
The Super Bowl trailers, particularly the teaser for Quentin Tarantino and David Fincher's *
‘Mamma Mia!’ Meets ‘The Strangers'! It’s a Movie Swap!
February 6, 2026
The hosts of "The Big Picture" launched their first listener's choice episode, pitting the 2008 horror film *
Dumpuary Is Dead. These Movies Killed It. Plus: The Best Movies at Sundance and the Catherine O’Hara Hall of Fame.
February 3, 2026
Markiplier's self-financed film 'Iron Lung' grossing $18 million independently signals a new, powerful distribution model leveraging YouTube celebrity influence over traditional studio systems.
The 10 Most Misused Stars in Hollywood and the Gnarly Magic of ‘Send Help’
January 30, 2026
The A24 acquisition of Olivia Wilde's 'The Invite' for over $10 million suggests a strong market for director-driven, theatrical-aimed films coming out of Sundance.
The Oscar Noms Mailbag: Is ‘Sinners’ vs. ‘One Battle After Another’ a Race? Plus: Best Picture Power Rankings.
January 28, 2026
The hosts noted that the recent Oscar nominations for *
The 2026 Oscar Nominations: Snubs, Surprises, and WTFs
January 22, 2026
The 2026 Oscar nominations are historic, marked by 'Sinners' shattering the all-time nominations record (16 nominations mentioned) and a generally 'kooky' but interesting collection of picks by the Academy.
The Matt Damon and Ben Affleck Movie Draft. Plus: ‘The Rip.’
January 19, 2026
The current January movie slate, featuring films like *
‘28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ Is Gut-Ripping and Gut-Wrenching. Plus: Mona Fastvold on ‘The Testament of Ann Lee’!
January 16, 2026
The hosts and Chris Ryan thoroughly enjoyed Nia DaCosta's film, *
The 2026 Movie Auction
January 14, 2026
The hosts of "The Big Picture" officially kicked off their annual movie auction for 2026 films, beginning with a review of the rules and results from the previous year's competition.
The 2026 Golden Globes: ‘One Battle After Another’ vs. ‘Hamnet’ Begins
January 12, 2026
The 2026 Golden Globes telecast established a significant race for Best Picture, as *
Five Burning Questions About Awards Season, and Our Golden Globes Predictions. Plus: The Ingenious ‘No Other Choice,’ with Park Chan-wook!
January 8, 2026
The hosts express concern that the current awards season feels predictable, noting that the Best Picture race seems settled for the third consecutive year, similar to *
The 26 Most Anticipated Movies of 2026
January 6, 2026
The hosts are kicking off the new year by previewing their 26 most anticipated films of 2026 after a holiday break that included family viewings of *
The 25 for ’25 Selection Show Special
January 2, 2026
The creation of the definitive '25 for ’25' list for *
The 25 Best Movies of the Century: No. 1 - 'The Social Network’
December 31, 2025
The hosts unequivocally crown David Fincher's 'The Social Network' as the number one film on their list of the 25 best movies of the 21st century, viewing it as their generation's 'Citizen Kane'.
F---, Marry, Kill at the Movies: ‘The Housemaid,’ ‘Song Sung Blue,’ and ‘Anaconda’
December 29, 2025
The hosts established the 'F---, Marry, Kill' framework for the episode, assigning *
The 25 Best Movies of the Century: No. 2 - 'There Will Be Blood’
December 26, 2025
'There Will Be Blood' is positioned as the number two film on the hosts' collective list of the 25 best movies of the 21st century so far, representing the 'PTA' selection for the list.
‘Marty Supreme’ Is the Moment, With Josh Safdie!
December 24, 2025
The hosts consider Josh Safdie's *
The Top 10 Underseen and Overlooked Movies of 2025. Plus: ‘Is This Thing On?,’ ‘Ella McCay,’ and Why We Can’t Have Nice Things.
December 22, 2025
The hosts were highly critical of Bradley Cooper's *
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Burns Bright Before Flaming Out. Plus: Best Picture Power Rankings and the Oscar Short Lists!
December 19, 2025
The Academy Awards telecast moving to YouTube starting in 2029 is viewed as a logical step that increases global accessibility, despite potentially lowering the show's prestige.
The 2022 Movie Draft
December 17, 2025
The participants immediately establish a highly informal and conversational tone, discussing personal anecdotes, fashion choices, and celebrity news (like Ethan Hawke's interviews) before addressing the core topic of the 2022 movie draft.
The Movie Business Freak-Out Mailbag and ‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery,’ With Rian Johnson!
December 16, 2025
The hosts dedicated a significant portion of the opening segment of "The Movie Business Freak-Out Mailbag and ‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery,’ With Rian Johnson!" to mourning the tragic passing of filmmaker Rob Reiner, celebrating his formative impact on their cinematic tastes.
‘Hamnet’ and the 10 Best Performances of 2025. Plus: Kleber Mendonça Filho on ‘The Secret Agent.’
December 12, 2025
The discussion on Chloe Zhao's *
The Adam Sandler Hall of Fame and ‘Jay Kelly’ With Noah Baumbach!
December 10, 2025
The hosts have deeply mixed reactions to Noah Baumbach's *
The Truth About Netflix Buying Warner Bros. Plus: Snubs and Surprises of the Golden Globe Nominations and Jafar Panahi on ‘It Was Just an Accident.’
December 8, 2025
The potential Netflix acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery is viewed as a potentially 'checkmate' move in the streaming wars, granting Netflix long-term IP control that it currently lacks, despite the emotional toll it takes on creatives.
The Top Five Movies of 2025
December 5, 2025
The ongoing saga of the Warner Bros. Discovery sale is mired in legal disputes, with Paramount/Skydance expressing "grave concerns" about an unfair process allegedly favoring Netflix.
The ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Watch-Along!
December 3, 2025
The hosts of "The Big Picture" are conducting a watch-along of *
The Robert Redford Hall of Fame
November 28, 2025
Robert Redford's career impact is considered monumental, spanning roles as a star, filmmaker, and founder of the Sundance Institute.
The 25 Best Movies of the Century: No. 3 - '25th Hour’
November 26, 2025
'25th Hour' is considered an 'unspoken masterpiece' that resonates deeply due to its status as one of the most present-tense films ever made, directly capturing the uncertainty and fear following 9/11.
Best Picture Power Rankings and the Super-Sincerity of ‘Sentimental Value,’ With Joachim Trier! Plus: Regretting ‘Regretting You.’
November 24, 2025
The imminent sale of Warner Brothers Discovery is a vital event for the future of theatrical distribution, with Paramount/Skydance being cited as the most likely acquirer.
‘Wicked: For Good’ Is No Good. But ‘Train Dreams’ Is.
November 21, 2025
The hosts and guest Juliet Litman found the film *
The 25 Best Movies of the Century: No. 4 - 'Inglourious Basterds’
November 19, 2025
The hosts firmly established *
The Top Five Ethan Hawke Movies and a Double Shot of Richard Linklater, With Ethan Hawke and Richard Linklater!
November 17, 2025
The hosts view Richard Linklater's *
The Juiceless Fall Movie Season, ‘The Running Man,’ and ‘Now You See Me: Now You Don’t’
November 14, 2025
The current fall movie season is widely perceived as a commercial and critical disappointment, signaling potential long-term industry shifts regarding distribution and audience engagement.
The 25 Best Movies of the Century: No. 5 - 'Lady Bird’
November 12, 2025
'Lady Bird' is selected as the fifth best movie of the 21st century so far on 'The Big Picture' podcast, specifically noted as the most defining millennial coming-of-age film despite its 2002 setting.
‘Predator: Badlands’ and the 'Predator' Movie Rankings
November 10, 2025
The hosts generally praise Dan Trachtenberg's *
Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ and the Best Frankenstein Movies. Plus: Jennifer Lawrence Is Ablaze in ‘Die My Love.’
November 7, 2025
The discussion on Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ reveals a divisive reception, with the hosts finding the second half focusing on the creature significantly stronger than the first half centered on Victor Frankenstein, and noting the film's visual style is often criticized as flat or reliant on subpar CGI despite its large budget.
The 25 Best Movies of the Century: No. 6 - 'Mulholland Drive’
November 5, 2025
'Mulholland Drive' is celebrated as a culmination of David Lynch's signature styles, blending Americana, European surrealism, classic Hollywood glamour, and sinister outsider art, making it highly accessible yet deeply complex.
The 1989 Movie Draft
November 3, 2025
The hosts of "The Big Picture" opened "The 1989 Movie Draft" episode by reacting to news of Steven Soderbergh's proposed 'Ben Solo' movie being rejected by Disney leadership and Taylor Sheridan leaving Paramount.
Best Picture Power Rankings, ‘Bugonia,’ and the New Paranoid Thriller, With Yorgos Lanthimos!
October 31, 2025
The hosts prioritized updating their Best Picture Power Rankings before diving into the main discussion of *
The 25 Best Movies of the Century: No. 7 - 'In The Mood for Love’
October 29, 2025
'In The Mood for Love' is considered one of the most influential films ever made, significantly impacting arthouse filmmakers and advertising/fashion aesthetics due to its beautiful composition and color theory.
‘A House of Dynamite’ Is Ready to Explode
October 27, 2025
The theatrical business is shifting toward eventizing movies for dedicated fan bases, evidenced by the box office success of anime like *
‘Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere’ and the ‘Music Biopic’ Mount Rushmore
October 24, 2025
The consensus among the hosts on *
The 25 Best Movies of the Century: No. 8 - ‘Parasite’
October 22, 2025
The hosts celebrate Bong Joon-ho’s ‘Parasite’ as an instant classic and a signature film of the century, noting its perfect construction, nuanced critique of class systems, and thrilling genre elements.
The 10 Best Horror Movies of 2025 and ‘Black Phone 2’
October 21, 2025
The conversation kicks off with movie news, including rumors of a December trailer for Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey,' updates on Michael Mann's 'Heat II' production, and Eva Victor being cast in Tony Gilroy's 'Behemoth,' alongside the announcement of guest Alex Ross Perry's segment in 'V/H/S/Halloween.'
The “Should I See It in a Movie Theater?” Test: ‘Tron: Ares,’ ‘Roofman,’ and ‘After the Hunt.’ Plus, the Magic of ‘Mr. Scorsese.’
October 17, 2025
The hosts are establishing a rubric—the 'Wow or FOMO factor,' the 'Communal factor,' and the 'Is this different at home factor'—to evaluate what drives audiences to see movies in a theater, prompted by the disappointing box office performance of recent releases like *
The 25 Best Movies of the Century: No. 9 - 'Mad Max: Fury Road’
October 14, 2025
'Mad Max: Fury Road' is hailed as the action achievement of the century so far, praised for its unprecedented practical filmmaking and editing achievements, even referencing a Steven Soderbergh quote about its difficulty.
The Daniel Day-Lewis Hall of Fame
October 10, 2025
The hosts and guest David Sims agree that the 2025 film slate, particularly the fall festival offerings, feels like a "flop fall" with only a few original efforts resonating strongly.
The New York City Movie Draft, With Griffin Newman and David Sims!
October 7, 2025
The live event for The Big Picture episode "The New York City Movie Draft, With Griffin Newman and David Sims!" began with an extensive, difficult trivia segment sponsored by the Criterion Collection, testing the audience's knowledge of New York-centric films and filmmakers.
‘One Battle After Another’: A Second Opinion With Van Lathan
October 5, 2025
Van Lathan argues that fiscal responsibility should be a consistent expectation across all film budgets, not just those for smaller filmmakers, to ensure industry health.
Best Picture Power Rankings and The Rock’s Oscar Bid in ‘The Smashing Machine,’ with Benny Safdie!
October 3, 2025
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson delivers a surprisingly vulnerable and transformative performance in *
The 25 Best Movies of the Century: No. 10 - 'Marie Antoinette’
October 1, 2025
The hosts selected Sofia Coppola's 'Marie Antoinette' for their 25 Best Movies of the Century list over 'Lost in Translation' because it represents a superior, quintessential execution of Coppola's singular directorial vision, despite 'Lost in Translation' being generally more accepted.
One Mailbag After Another, and the Updated PTA Movie Rankings
September 29, 2025
The box office performance of Paul Thomas Anderson's *
‘One Battle After Another’ Is a Modern Masterpiece, With Leonardo DiCaprio and Paul Thomas Anderson!
September 26, 2025
The hosts and guest Chris Ryan unanimously regard Paul Thomas Anderson's *
The 25 Best Movies of the Century: No. 11 - 'The Wolf of Wall Street’
September 24, 2025
'The Wolf of Wall Street' is considered Martin Scorsese's late-career masterpiece and the most conventionally entertaining film from his 21st-century output, despite its controversial subject matter.
We Almost Missed These 10 Movies. Should You?
September 22, 2025
The passing of Hollywood icon Robert Redford prompts a discussion on his monumental career as an actor, director, and founder of Sundance, with plans for a more in-depth tribute on a future episode.
The Physical Media High Council Awards
September 19, 2025
The increasing cost and specialized nature of physical media releases, particularly limited editions and 4K upgrades, are transforming the hobby from accessible enjoyment to a more exclusive collector's pursuit.
The 25 Best Movies of the Century: No. 12 - 'The Royal Tenenbaums’
September 17, 2025
The Royal Tenenbaums is considered a pivotal film in Wes Anderson's career, marking his transition from independent filmmaker to mainstream studio director while encapsulating his signature stylistic and thematic elements.
Is ‘Weapons’ a Classic? And an Oscar Contender? Plus: The Best Movies at TIFF!
September 15, 2025
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is a complex ecosystem where the communal experience of engaging with cinema, even through consumerism like the Criterion van, fosters a sense of community, while also navigating the inherent challenges and controversies of festival programming and its impact on the film industry.