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Will We Ever Run Out of Stephen King Stories to Adapt?
The prolific writer’s IMDb page is nearly as long as one of his novellas. And at least for now, it’s only getting longer.
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What Is the Best Movie Based on a TV Show?
Dave, Joanna, and Neil go over the results of last week’s poll before discussing the different kinds of choices for today’s topic
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The 1992 Movie Draft
Amanda and Sean are joined by Chris Ryan to pick their faves and foil their pals in a draft of the movies from 1992
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‘E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, Sean Fennessey, and Mallory Rubin
The crew revisits the Steven Spielberg classic
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The Stephen King Movie Hall of Fame
To celebrate the release of ‘Firestarter,’ Paul Rust and Matt Gourley join to discuss the best adaptations from the horror author
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The Perfect Place to Drop One F-bomb in Every MCU Movie
Marvel may have no Fs to give, but we have one to offer for each film in the MCU, from ‘Iron Man’ to ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’
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Disney vs. Netflix: The Death Match of Streaming
Matt is joined by analyst Michael Nathanson to discuss Disney’s quarterly earnings report, its growing number of subscribers, and whether the cost to potentially beat out Netflix in the streaming wars has been worth it
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‘Sneakerella’ and Respecting the Bad Boys With John Salley
Salley also discusses his career after basketball and his ventures into veganism and the cannabis industry
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‘Multiverse of Madness’ Is a Shaky Bridge Between Marvel’s Movies and TV Shows
‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ is a milestone in Marvel’s campaign to make its movies and TV series play in the same MCU sandbox, but the handoff from small screen to big screen isn’t smooth
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‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ Mailbag, Plus Michael Waldron
Waldron, who wrote ‘Multiverse of Madness,’ discusses the movie, how it fits into the MCU, and more
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An Open Letter Imploring Dads to Watch ‘Top Gun: Maverick’
Dad Cinema is a beloved yet dying film genre. Tom Cruise and his fellow ‘Maverick’ stars gave damn near everything to keep it alive.
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Does Marvel Have a Quality Problem?
Matt Belloni and Sean Fennessey discuss whether the superhero franchise is in decline
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Where Have All the Darcies Gone?
Matthew Macfadyen and Colin Firth were once most recognized as the perfect embodiments of the glowering heartthrob in ‘Pride & Prejudice,’ but thanks to HBO, those fuzzy memories are dead
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What Is the Best Surprise Cameo in a Movie?
Inspired by ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,’ the ‘Trial by Content’ crew sets out to declare the best surprise cameo in movie history. You be the judge!
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‘Beverly Hills Cop II’ With Bill Simmons and Chris Ryan
Bill Simmons and Chris Ryan fracture an occasional law to rewatch the 1987 comedy
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Ask Sean Anything Mailbag: ‘Avatar 2,’ 10 Exciting Under-40 Directors, and ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ at the Oscars
Sean answers listener questions about the year in film so far
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A Taxonomy of Actors Cast in Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’
Everybody who’s anybody has been cast in the big-budget biopic, but if you look closely, the actors can be sorted into seven distinct tiers
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‘Better Call Saul’ S6E5 and ‘Doctor Strange’ Is Back
Plus, Jamie Hector on his role in ‘We Own This City’ and reacting to the special effects in ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’
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‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ Deep Dive
Mallory and Joanna discuss the arc of Stephen Strange and the controversy surrounding Wanda
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The 2022 Streaming Service Draft
Matt and Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw draft their way through the top streaming services and pitch why they believe their roster will succeed the most over the next 10 years
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The ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ Exit Survey
Zombie Strange. Murderous Wanda. A universe where everything is paint. There is plenty to discuss after the MCU’s latest film.
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What Does ‘Multiverse of Madness’ Mean for the Fantastic Four and the X-Men?
The sequel to ‘Doctor Strange’ showcased both the bugs and features of the multiverse—and offered a few hints about the futures of two of Marvel’s most celebrated superhero teams
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Barry Levinson on ‘The Survivor’
Larry is joined by the Academy Award winning director to discuss how his new HBO biopic ‘The Survivor’ deals with the post-traumatic stress syndrome of a Holocaust survivor
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Everything You Need to Know About ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’
The Ringer breaks down Wanda Maximoff’s journey throughout the film, Sam Raimi’s return to directing features after nearly a decade away, and the reactions to the movie
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‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ Is Here!
Joanna Robinson and Chris join Sean for a non-spoiler conversation, followed by a spoiler-filled breakdown of the new ‘Doctor Strange’ film
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‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ Instant Reactions
The Midnight Boys discuss the crazy turns and scenes that director Sam Raimi takes us on, all the wild cameos, and even the major controversy surrounding one key character
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Viral Met Gala Moments, and Post Malone Is Going to Be a Dad
Plus, another edition of Cringe Mode featuring ‘Something’s Gotta Give’
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Sam Raimi’s Hallmark of Horror
While ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ features the usual elements of a Marvel movie, the sensibilities of its director distinguishes it from much—if not all—of the MCU
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A Scientology Star in the Spotlight
Matt and Seth Abramovitch of The Hollywood Reporter discuss the recent New Yorker profile on Elisabeth Moss
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What You Need to Know Before Seeing ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’
Marvel’s sequel to ‘Doctor Strange,’ which opens on Friday, is set to be a major Marvel crossover event, incorporating characters and plot points from multiple movies and series. Before you see it, refresh your MCU memories.
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Did Johnny Depp Really Lose ‘Pirates’ Because of Amber’s Op-Ed?
Matt and divorce attorney Brett Ward discuss whether Depp has a case that he lost tens of millions of dollars of potential career earnings
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The ‘Spider-Man’ Movie Relationship Pipeline
Kate and Joanna discuss the onscreen and offscreen romances in the superhero franchise
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The Return of the Weird Blockbuster King
On Friday, Sam Raimi returns to the big screen. His road to ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ has been paved with goofy and grotesque gore, singular humor, and Spider-Men.
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Debating the Perfect ‘Star Trek’ Away Team
The ‘Trial by Content’ crew discusses the current state of ‘Star Trek’ before debating the perfect perfect away team from the franchise. Now it’s up to you to vote on the winner.