The Terror of ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ and Sean’s Favorite Godzilla Movies. Plus: The Joy of ‘Club Kid,’ With Jordan Firstman!

Sean and Amanda open today’s show by reacting to myriad movie news headlines, including (somehow) some new contenders for the role of James Bond, the New York Times’ acquisition of Letterboxd for $330 million, and a remake of ‘You’ve Got Mail’ in the works. Then, they discuss ‘I Play Rocky’ and make the case why it is a silly and pointless movie that is very pleasurable. Next, they cover Sian Heder’s follow-up to ‘Coda’ with her new docu-drama, ‘Being Heumann,’ a movie they ultimately found a mixed bag. Later, they conduct their monthly Best Picture power rankings and have a new no. 1 for the first time. Finally, Sean is joined by Ron Howard to discuss his new film, ‘Avedon,’ explain why he’s taken such a strong interest in the documentary genre at this stage of his career, and how he became endlessly fascinated by Richard Avedon throughout the filmmaking process. (0:00) Intro (1:07) James Bond casting rumors (17:25) The New York Times buys Letterboxd for $330 million (25:24) ‘You’ve Got Mail’ remake (32:52) Remembering Stacey Keach and Patrick Stewart following their respective passings (36:18) ‘I Play Rocky’ (54:15) ‘Being Heumann’ (59:47) Best Picture power rankings (1:48:42) Ron Howard joins the show! Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins Guest: Ron Howard Producer: Jack Sanders Production Support: Lucas Cavanagh It’s on Prime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Sean and Amanda cover ‘Wild Horse Nine’, Martin McDonagh’s wonderful new dark comedy. They break down why it’s one of the best movies of the year, celebrate Sam Rockwell’s incredible performance, and wonder if John Malkovich will win Best Actor at the Academy Awards. Then, they discuss Lee Chang-dong’s new film ‘Possible Love’ and try to unpack why it’s a movie they really like, but don’t absolutely love. Finally, they briefly talk about ‘Once Upon a Time in Harlem’ before Sean is joined by David Greaves and Anne de Mare to explore the incredibly complicated and rewarding journey behind bringing the documentary to life. (0:00) Intro (3:40) Joel Coen’s ‘Jack of Spades’ acquired by Netflix (6:43) ‘Wild Horse Nine’ (22:03) SPOILER WARNING (52:15) ‘Possible Love’ (1:08:06) ‘Once Upon a Time in Harlem’ (1:12:00) David Greaves and Anne de Mare join the show! Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins Guest: David Greaves and Anne de Mare Producer: Jack Sanders Production Support: Lucas Cavanagh Get a Sausage McMuffin with Egg, PLUS hash browns AND a small coffee, for just $5. Only at McDonald’s for a limited time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In one of the most requested episodes in the history of the show, Sean and Amanda are joined by Tracy Letts to honor the incredible actor Gene Hackman by building his Hall of Fame. (0:00) Intro (0:44) What made Gene Hackman so special (24:23) The Gene Hackman Hall of Fame Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins Guest: Tracy Letts Producer: Jack Sanders Production Support: Lucas Cavanagh Get a Sausage McMuffin with Egg, PLUS hash browns AND a small coffee, for just $5. Only at McDonald’s for a limited time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Sean and Amanda are joined by Joanna Robinson to help cover the incredibly busy movie month that is October. Before diving in, though, they take a broad look at the state of the Oscar races, and Jo shares some of her boldest predictions. Then, they discuss myriad movies, ranging from incredibly interesting to deeply grim, including ‘Wildwood’ and ‘Wicker.’ Finally, Sean is joined by filmmaker Travis Knight to share some insight into the extensive, laborious process behind the making of ‘Wildwood’ and explain why it’s actually absurd but also incredibly magical. (0:00) Intro (2:36) ‘Dune: Part Three’ trailer reaction (6:04) The state of the Oscar races (34:13) Movies we missed (35:00) ‘Wicker’ (42:57) ‘Wildwood’ (1:03:20) ‘The Only Living Pickpocket in New York’ (1:10:39) ‘Love of Your Life’ (1:19:12) ‘Sacrifice’ (1:22:40) ‘Finding Emily’ (1:27:48) ‘Matchbox: The Movie’ (1:34:11) ‘Tenzing,’ ‘Everest: The Other Side,’ and ‘The Last First: Winter K2’ (1:52:16) ‘Klara and the Sun’ (1:56:26) Travis Knight joins the show! Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins Guests: Travis Knight and Joanna Robinson Producer: Jack Sanders Production Support: Lucas Cavanagh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Live from the Toni Rembe theater in San Francisco, it’s the Halloween Movie Draft! Sean and Amanda are joined by friends of the pod Chris Ryan and Alex Ross Perry to select their favorite spooky genre movies of all time. (0:00) What makes a Halloween movie? (21:12) The draft categories and order (25:21) The Halloween Movie Draft (1:51:28) Honorable mentions and draft recap Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins Guests: Chris Ryan and Alex Ross Perry Producers: Jack Sanders, Elizabeth Fierman, Helen Eichner, and Charlie Finan Production Support: Lucas Cavanagh and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices