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Plus, Chris and Andy discuss the impact of ‘Dune: Part Two’ FX Chris and Andy talk about the third episode of Shogun and how the show uses confrontation set pieces to drive the plot (1:00). Then, they answer a few more mailbag questions, talking about the lasting impact of Dune: Part Two (28:16), the most

Plus, Bryan throws out some rapid fire questions for Isaac about his career Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images On the Final Edition, Bryan is joined by The New Yorker’s Isaac Chotiner. They kick off the show by discussing the suggestions that NBA rookie Victor Wembanyama will want to be traded in the future. (1:38). Then

Oscar enthusiast Michael Lasker joins Matt to talk about the dominance of ‘Oppenheimer,’ Emma Stone vs. Lily Gladstone, and much more! Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images Matt is joined by Mosaic talent manager and Oscar enthusiast Michael Lasker to parse through the awards season chatter to find a gambling edge on the Academy

Andy Greenwald is joined by Joanna Robinson to discuss “Beyond Life and Death,” the series finale of ‘Twin Peaks’ ABC Andy Greenwald is joined by Joanna Robinson to discuss “Beyond Life and Death,” the series finale of Twin Peaks. Andy starts by talking about how the theorizing around the show made him fall in love

Victoria Baamonde joins Tyson and Riley to talk about Sassy Jeff, the episode’s tribal council, and more! CBS Today, Tyson and Riley are joined by Victoria Baamonde from Survivor: Edge of Extinction to recap and discuss the second episode of Survivor 46. They recollect the day hunger affected them the most during their time on

Juliet and Callie return to talk Hometowns week on ‘The Bachelor’ and ‘Love Is Blind’ ABC Juliet and Callie return today to talk Hometowns week on The Bachelor, discussing each girl’s date with Joey. They cover Maria (7:10), Kelsey (17:02), Daisy (27:06), and Rachel (34:20). They also discuss more on Bachelor production and touch on

‌Heidi and Spencer also dish on Kristen Cavallari’s new beau and the Cyrus family love triangle ‌Heidi and Spencer dish on Kristen Cavallari’s new beau (05:33), and the Cyrus family love triangle (12:21) before welcoming Siesta Key star Juliette Porter (22:15). They chat about the influencer scene in Miami (22:50), life after reality TV (23:38),

Bill and Casey also talk about the next generation of stadiums, managing talent, and more! Warner Bros. The Ringer’s Bill Simmons shares some brief thoughts on the Celtics’ loss to the Cavaliers (2:08) before he is joined by Matthew Belloni to answer 10 burning questions about the Oscars (8:46). Then Bill talks with Casey Wasserman

Wesley Morris joins the show to help Sean and Amanda hand out some alternative awards in both existing and made-up categories! Universal Sean and Amanda are joined by New York Times film critic Wesley Morris to hand out The Big Picture’s very own Alternative Oscars (32:00). They’ve included a handful of categories they’ve invented, as

Jo and Rob return to break down the third episode of ‘Shogun’ FX Jo and Rob return to break down the third episode of Shogun. They discuss the contrast between the show’s use of digital effects and its production design, what Toranaga’s clever getaway plan reveals about his character, and the bubbling connection between Mariko

Marisa Dabice joins us this week to talk about the band’s excellent new record, ‘I Got Heaven’ Marisa Dabice of Mannequin Pussy joins us this week to talk about the band’s excellent new record, I Got Heaven. Topics vary from the glory days of MTV, pig jokes, “the work,” fourth-wave feminism, and a demonstration of

Juliet also talks about the last book she read before revealing her next read! ABC Join Juliet on a special Monday edition of What’s Up Thursdays! Juliet talks about the catastrophe that was Maria’s hometown date, a rumored relationship between Pilot Pete of The Bachelor and Ekin-Su of Love Island, and Joey’s revelation of having

Mal and Jo also give some predictions for what the third movie could hold! Warner Bros. Jo and Mal begin their coverage of Dune: Part Two with their classic deep dive into the massive blockbuster film that is sure to be a highlight of the year (07:32). They dive into the characters and themes with

Netflix jas hired producer Dan Lin as its new head of film, and Disney promoted David Greenbaum as its new head of Disney Live Action and 20th Century Studios. Matt and Lucas Shaw discuss what this means for both studios. Photo by Presley Ann/Getty Images for Netflix Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to

Talking about things like worm travel, Princess Irulan’s headwear, and the future of the ‘Dune’ franchise  Warner Bros./Ringer illustration Like so many other people, the Ringer staff spent this past weekend inhaling spice. Dune: Part Two has arrived, delivering yet more spectacle in Arrakis (and off world), stellar performances, incomparable action, uncomfortable truths, and the

After betting on himself and deciding to split ‘Dune’ into multiple movies before the second was green-lit, Villeneuve may once again be daring Warner Bros. to extend his franchise—this time to a trilogy Getty Images /Warner Bros. / Ringer Illustration When Denis Villeneuve was hired to direct a new adaptation of Dune in February 2017,

The new darkly dramedic miniseries from HBO centers goofy geopolitics, toxic relationships, and Kate Winslet’s Elena Vernham—who holds a fictional nation together through a crazy, commoditized little thing called love HBO/Ringer illustration When Kate Winslet received scripts for a project initially titled The Palace, about a fictional, dysfunctional European nation that was languishing under the

Buddy, they won’t even let me [REDACTED] it. But there’s a lot more you can do with the cursed sandworm receptacle. Ringer illustration Director Denis Villeneuve said he didn’t want to make “stupid jokes” he’d regret in the morning about the viral Dune: Part Two popcorn bucket, and he didn’t have to. The entirety of

Pilot Pete digs into all the drama, strategy, and emotion of his gameplay on ‘The Traitors’ Season 2 Photo by: Aaron Poole/E! Entertainment/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images Johnny is joined by the Savior of the Faithfuls, Pilot Pete, to dig into all the drama, strategy, and emotion of his gameplay on The Traitors Season

The Midnight Boys discuss the masterpiece and how it stacks up with other sci-fi greats Warner Bros. Entertainment This is not hope! This is the Midnight Boys! They bring you their instant reactions to the hotly anticipated Dune: Part Two (8:14). They talk about the blockbuster masterpiece and how they think it should stack up