6. ‘The Hurt Locker’ and ‘Iron Man’ | Mission Accomplished
As Hollywood and America look toward a brighter future, two war films explore the long-term impacts of the Bush years on soldiers and civilians alike. Host: Brian Raftery Producers: Devon Baroldi, ...
29 Aug 202546min
5. ‘No Country for Old Men’ and ‘W.’ | Mission Accomplished
A pair of tough Texas dramas reckon with the bleakness of the Bush years—resulting in two of the most unpredictable films of the early 2000s. Host: Brian Raftery Producers: Devon Baroldi, Brian Raf...
26 Aug 202548min
4. ‘Michael Clayton’ and ‘Chop Shop’ | Mission Accomplished
As America falls into a recession, two movies about New York hustlers capture the quiet desperation needed to survive in a country running on empty. Host: Brian Raftery Producers: Devon Baroldi, Br...
22 Aug 202544min
3: ‘Anchorman’ and ‘Zodiac’ | Mission Accomplished
As Americans pine for a kinder, gentler nation, two wildly entertaining (and wildly different) films about life in 1970s California poke holes in our country’s past. Host: Brian Raftery Producers: ...
19 Aug 202550min
2. ‘25th Hour’ and ‘The Manchurian Candidate’ | Mission Accomplished
In the wake of 9/11 and America’s new war on terror, two films capture the chaos of a country caught between open rage and simmering paranoia. Host: Brian Raftery Producers: Devon Baroldi, Brian Ra...
15 Aug 202548min
1. ‘Bring It On’ and ‘Donnie Darko’ | Mission Accomplished
The Big Picture Live Show in NYC: Tickets go on sale today, August 12, at 2 p.m. ET at 92ny.org! As a new millennium gets underway, two beloved high school films—one full of pep, the other drenched i...
12 Aug 202544min
‘Weapons’ Is Why We Go to the Movies, With Zach Cregger!
'Weapons' is finally here, and Sean gets back in the void for a deep dive on one of his most anticipated films of the year. But before diving in, he and Amanda are joined by Brian Raftery to discuss h...
8 Aug 20251h 29min
The Summer Movie Mailbag
Sean and Amanda open up the mailbag to cover all things related to summer movies! They discuss their favorite summer films they love to watch throughout the season, choose which homemade cocktail they...
5 Aug 20251h 55min
