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Binge Mode

‘Binge Mode: Star Wars’: John Williams’s Score and the Sounds of ‘Star Wars’

Mal and Jason take an auditory journey through the ‘Star Wars’ universe

By Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion

Movies

An Ode to ‘Ford v Ferrari’ and Dad Cinema

The Dad Movie—the type of film that is always on TNT—is shrinking from view, but the new Matt Damon and Christian Bale racing biopic gives it a moment in the spotlight

By Miles Surrey

The Big Picture

Top Five Matt Damon Movies and James Mangold on ‘Ford v Ferrari’

With the release of the Christian Bale–Matt Damon racing two-hander, we look back on Damon’s best performances

By Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins November 15

A Tale of Two Queens: Only Olivia Colman Could Carry ‘The Favourite’ and ‘The Crown’

If 2019 has proved anything, it’s that this British actress has the range

By Alison Herman November 15

Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air

Edward Norton on the 20-Year Journey to Making ‘Motherless Brooklyn’

Larry Wilmore is joined by Edward Norton to talk about playing a man with Tourette syndrome in his newest film, ‘Motherless Brooklyn’

By Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air November 14

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The Mastery of Christian Bale, in Seven Charts

After rewatching every movie in which the ‘Ford v Ferrari’ actor plays a major role—yes, even ‘Terminator Salvation’—our writer presents graphical proof of his excellence

By Shea Serrano November 14

The Rewatchables

‘The Holiday’ With Juliet Litman, Amanda Dobbins, and Kari Simmons

Revisiting the 2006 holiday classic directed by Nancy Meyers and featuring a star-studded cast

By Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins November 14

The Mandalorian

How Does Currency Work in ‘Star Wars’ and ‘The Mandalorian’?

Credits used to mean something, but in Disney+’s new series, money is in a state of volatility, suggesting a more sweeping state of chaos in the world at large

By Michael Baumann November 13

Jam Session

Thoughts on ‘Last Christmas,’ Phoebe Waller-Bridge in Vogue, and Olivia Colman as the Queen

We saw ‘Last Christmas’ last week and have a lot of thoughts, mostly about where Emilia Clarke’s career is supposed to go after this

By Juliet Litman and Amanda Dobbins November 13

Movies

The Absurd, Reckless Fun of the Early-2000s ‘Charlie’s Angels’

Twenty years ago, a mainstream action film trying to do something new didn’t necessarily have to go serious and dark—it could also be goofy and full of Cameron Diaz’s bad dancing

By Manuela Lazic November 13

Movies

The Lil Peep Documentary Tells a Familiar Story, but That Doesn’t Make It Less Sad

"Everybody’s Everything" is about a promising young musician whose fame only deepened his substance abuse—a tale we’ve seen before, but like his music, Gustav Ahr’s life is well worth remembering

By Justin Sayles November 13

Movies

Welcome to the Rest of Your Life, on Disney+

With Kevin Feige’s statement that understanding future Marvel movies will require watching the upcoming Marvel television series, there’s no longer such a thing as being a casual fan of the MCU

By Miles Surrey November 13

The Bill Simmons Podcast

NBA 10-Game Awards and Matt Damon Returns (the Sequel!)

Bill and Kevin O’Connor hand out early-season NBA awards before Matt Damon joins Bill to discuss ‘Ford v Ferrari’

By Bill Simmons and Kevin O'Connor November 13

Star Wars

‘Binge Mode: Star Wars’: Exploring the Criminal Underground of ‘Star Wars’

Mallory and Justin break down the history of the criminal organizations of the Outer Rim

By Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion November 12

Binge Mode

‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’

Mal and Jason dive deep into the 2016 anthology film

By Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion November 12

The Big Picture: The Oscars Show

Will Disney+ and Netflix Force the Academy Awards to Recognize Streaming? Plus: Why ‘Doctor Sleep’ Dozed Off.

On an action-packed Oscars Show, Sean and Amanda discuss the new streaming service from Disney and what it means for awards season, Gilbert Cruz joins to talk ‘Doctor Sleep,’ and Trey Edward Shults comes on to talk about ‘Waves’

By Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins November 12

Movies

Twelve Other Songs That Should Be Literally Made Into Movies

Emilia Clarke’s ‘Last Christmas’ proved what was possible with a very faithful adaptation of Wham!’s "Last Christmas," so why stop there?

By Alex Siquig November 12

Ringer Dish

‘Love Actually’: A Forum

A safe space to discuss the oft-derided movie, including why Hugh Grant’s character caused Brexit and the only pure story line

By The Ringer Staff November 11

Binge Mode

‘Binge Mode: Star Wars’: Ask the Underscore, Vol. 3

Mal and Jason answer questions submitted by you, the listeners!

By Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion November 8

Movies

How Boba Fett Became a ‘Star Wars’ Icon

The bounty hunter barely appeared in the original trilogy—and died in hilariously sad fashion—yet he still endured in the extended universe and grew in popularity to the point that Disney+ is staking its debut on a new series made in his image. Such is the power of looking really freaking cool.

By Jake Kring-Schreifels November 8

Movies

‘Doctor Sleep’ Shines When It Isn’t Feeding off Stanley Kubrick

Mike Flanagan’s sequel to ‘The Shining’ has its moments but can’t get out of the shadow of its predecessor

By Miles Surrey November 8

The Big Picture

‘Marriage Story’ Destroyed Us. Plus: Noah Baumbach on His Divorce Opus.

Sean and Amanda discuss Noah Baumbach’s devastating new film before the writer-director joins Sean to discuss the process behind creating it

By Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins November 7

Video

‘Binge Mode: Star Wars’: A History of Mustafar

Jason and Mallory break down the backstory of the iconic planet from ‘Revenge of the Sith’

By Jason Concepcion and Mallory Rubin November 7

Movies

‘Room 237’ and How ‘The Shining’ Inspires Endless Obsession

‘Doctor Sleep’ is the latest creation to return to the Overlook Hotel, but in 2012, a documentary hammered home that those who visit never really leave

By Adam Nayman November 7

Movies

Welcome to Adam Driver Season

First comes ‘Marriage Story,’ then ‘The Report,’ then ‘The Rise of Skywalker,’ then a full Oscar campaign—prepare to drown in some Driver

By Alison Herman November 7

Binge Mode

‘Binge Mode: Star Wars’: Solo: A Star Wars Story

Mal and Jason dive deep into the 2018 anthology film by exploring how fellowship shapes the central characters of the story

By Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion November 6

Movies

The Doo-Wop Song at the Mournful Heart of ‘The Irishman’

In Martin Scorsese’s latest, one song greets you and then hangs over the rest of the film’s 209-minute run time: the Five Satins’ "In the Still of the Night," which once signified youth but, under Scorsese’s direction, comes to capture the passage of time

By Zach Schonfeld November 6