2. I Just Don’t Talk About It | Do We Get to Win This Time?
It’s the mid-’70s, and Hollywood is still scared of Vietnam. But a series of dark and wildly entertaining B movies brings the war to the big screen, with explosive results. Other films we talk about ...
11 Aug 202339min
1. Give ’Em Hell | Do We Get to Win This Time?
In the late-’60s, John Wayne stars in the first hit Vietnam movie: his controversial blockbuster ‘The Green Berets.’ And the piercing documentary ‘Hearts and Minds’ leads to an Oscar-night meltdown in...
8 Aug 202340min
Prologue | Do We Get to Win This Time?
‘The Deer Hunter.’ ‘Apocalypse Now.’ ‘First Blood.’ ‘Platoon.’ They’re among the hit films dealing with the Vietnam War—a conflict that divided moviegoers and inspired filmmakers. For decades, Hollywo...
8 Aug 202317min
Sharks, Alligators, Piranhas, and the Top 10 Garbage Fish Movies
Sean and Amanda are joined by Ringer contributor Brian Raftery to discuss his upcoming series ‘Do We Get to Win This Time? How Hollywood Made the Vietnam War,’ which will be running on ‘The Big Pictur...
4 Aug 20231h 25min
The Top 5 Scariest Summer Movies and ‘Talk to Me’
Sean discusses ‘Talk to Me,’ the horror movie of the summer, and his five scariest summer movies (1:00), before being joined by the directors of the film, Danny and Michael Philippou (10:00). Then, he...
2 Aug 20231h 6min
The Movie Star Liquor Taste Test
To celebrate Amanda’s birthday, Sean, Amanda, and Bobby gather to taste the various liquors, wines, beers, and mixed drinks endorsed or owned by movie stars. While tasting, they discuss the stars’ car...
31 Jul 20231h 57min
The ‘Barbie’ Deep Dive With Greta Gerwig!
Sean and Amanda are joined by Ringer-verse co-host Joanna Robinson to dive deep into ‘Barbie’—its innovation, its performances, its overwhelming success at the box office, and everything in between (1...
27 Jul 20232h 9min
The ‘Oppenheimer’ Deep Dive
Sean and Amanda are joined by Chris Ryan to discuss Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’ in granular detail, including its script, cinematography, extensive cast, big ideas, and ultimate success. Hosts:...
24 Jul 20231h 45min
