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The guys talk show business and sports contracts as they revisit the 1996 classic starring Tom Cruise, Cuba Gooding Jr., and Renee Zellweger. Sony Pictures Ringer Movies, our new YouTube channel, is home to all things video for The Rewatchables and The Big Picture. Subscribe here! Live from YouTube, The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan,

Plus, Hailey Bieber is pregnant Photo by KOLA SULAIMON/AFP via Getty Images A packed week of celebrity news on Jam Session this week. Juliet and Amanda begin by discussing Harry and Meghan’s trip to the U.K. and Nigeria (0:00), then get into Taylor Swift’s return to her Eras Tour and her entourage that came with

Chris and Andy also talk about the box office performance of ‘The Fall Guy’ Netflix Chris and Andy talk about the just-OK box office performance of The Fall Guy and what that says about the state of the movie industry right now (11:09). Then they talk about some more casting news for Fantastic Four (19:07)

In honor of the NBA playoffs and our overall love for ‘Star Wars,’ we will be choosing our own basketball starting five within the world of Star Wars Disney/LucasFilm In honor of the NBA playoffs and our overall love for Star Wars, we will be choosing our own basketball starting five within the world of

The fourth installment of the ‘Planet of the Apes’ reboot franchise highlights the ups and downs of diving headfirst into a post-Caesar world 20th Century Studios/Ringer illustration There may be no more astonishing image in the history of modern science-fiction cinema than the severed torso of the Statue of Liberty strewn on the sand at

Writing the final word on the Great Rap Feud of 2024 and what it means for Kendrick’s legacy Getty Images/Ringer illustration They’re bumping “Not Like Us” on commercial breaks for Western Conference semifinal slaughters. It’s ringing out of candy-painted lowriders and souped-up Challengers and every one of those damn wheelie-loving ATVs. Play it by the

The Midnight Boys break down the new blockbuster 20th Century Studios Midnight Boys together strong! The boys give their instant reactions to the new blockbuster Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (04:18). They look at the journey of our main character, Noa, and what it means to live in the shadow of Andy Serkis’s

Rachel, Callie, and Jodi discuss the past week in Bravo news Bravo Rachel Lindsay and Callie Curry begin today’s Morally Corrupt by discussing the recent news that Dorit and PK Kemsley are separating (1:07), before sharing their reactions to The Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 14 premiere (6:14). They then break down Season 8,

Plus, Chris and Andy remember the legendary engineer and producer, Steve Albini, who passed away this week Netflix Chris and Andy remember the legendary engineer and producer, Steve Albini, who passed away this week (1:00). They then talk of news that the third season of The Bear will be out this June (13:25) and that

Joanna is joined by Kristin Russo and Jenny Owen Youngs to teach you everything they know about vampires, as seen throughout fiction Summit Entertainment This is the pod of a killer, Bella! Joanna is joined by friends and vampire experts Kristin Russo and Jenny Owen Youngs to give you an intensive tropes course on vampires

Sean and Amanda answer your mailbag questions before Jane Schoenbrun joins to discuss the making of the ‘I Saw the TV Glow’ A24 Sean and Amanda answer your questions about the 2024 box office, roasts, YouTube movie clips, repertory theaters, and more (1:00). Then, Sean is joined by Mean Pod Guy Adam Nayman to discuss

Plus, Jodi and Chelsea react to the Met Gala looks Amazon MGM Studios Jodi and Chelsea begin the pod by giving their congratulations (and concerns) about the very recent news that the Biebers are expecting, before discussing their favorite looks from the Met Gala (5:00). Then, they give their reactions to the internet’s current favorite

The legendary producer and musician, who died this week at age 61, believed in a better music industry—and a better version of himself Getty Images/Ringer illustration Steve Albini produced one of the greatest albums in rock history, and he wanted everyone to know that he hated it. “A patchwork pinch loaf from a band who

Bryan and Julia Turner talk about Jack Shafer’s story in Politico about “journalistic swagger,” Apple’s new iPad, and more Photo by Christoph Dernbach/picture alliance via Getty Images Hello media consumers! On the Final Edition, Bryan is joined by Julia Turner—one of the hosts of Slate’s Culture Gabfest! They get into the following topics: Jack Shafer’s

Love is back (on our screens). And based on the latest Anne Hathaway offering, we’ve created a cheat sheet to craft a great romance or fanfic movie—and lean into the tropes that make audiences fall in love right alongside the main characters. Getty Images/Prime Video/Ringer illustration It’s been a long, loveless era since we departed

Already known for his work in motion capture, Serkis’s performance in the ‘Planet of the Apes’ reboot series made him an icon 20th Century Studios/Disney/AP Images/Ringer illustration Some of Hollywood’s biggest stars, past and present, are so recognizable that audiences could pick them out from nothing more than their silhouette: the hulking frame of Arnold

Kelly Campbell, the president of Peacock, joins Matt to talk about the service’s unique place in the streaming world, how it plans to improve its Olympics coverage, and more Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images Matt is joined by the president of Peacock, Kelly Campbell, to discuss Peacock’s unique place in the streaming universe,

The Midnight Boys dive into the penultimate ‘X-Men ’97’ episode before discussing some nerd news DC Studios The boys are back to give you their instant thoughts and reactions to the penultimate episode of X-Men ’97 (05:53). Later, they bring you the latest nerd news, including the first look at James Gunn’s Superman and the

Erika is joined by actor, writer, and podcaster Michael Diaz to talk about the film ‘Problemista’ A24 Erika is joined by actor, writer, and podcaster Michael Diaz, otherwise known as Juan Bago, to talk about the film Problemista, written, directed by, and starring Julio Torres. They discuss how the singular drive to achieve a dream

Netflix’s Jerry Seinfeld/Pop Tarts movie is part of a growing trend that includes ‘Blackberry,’ ‘Air,’ and ‘Flamin’ Hot.’ But can we interest you in the sagas of Segway and Chick-Fil-A? Netflix/Ringer illustration The past several years have ushered in a wave of “brand” tales in Hollywood—films that speak to America’s prodigious capitalist ethos, just in