The Big Picture The 2019 Movie Draft
Dec 23, 2022
Chris Ryan, a Ringer contributor and cultural commentator, joins hosts Sean and Amanda for a lively 2019 movie draft. They reminisce about the peak of cinematic storytelling that year and its standout films, including Parasite's historic Oscar win. Each guest reveals their picks, with Chris defending Midsommar's haunting visuals and Avengers: Endgame’s communal spirit. The trio banters about notable omissions and their personal moviegoing memories, engaging in witty strategy discussions throughout the draft.
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Contrasting Two Favorite Films
- Sean selects The Irishman and Uncut Gems for his slate, praising Scorsese and the Safdie brothers.
- He contrasts The Irishman's elegiac sadness with Uncut Gems' electric intensity.
Midsommar’s Sunlit Horror
- Chris takes Midsommar for horror/thriller, describing it as a dazzling, daylight-set horror that deeply disturbed him.
- Sean highlights its uniqueness as a brightly lit horror film and praises Ari Aster.
Tradeoffs Of Netflix Franchise Deals
- Sean argues Netflix deals like Knives Out's sequel deal make sense for creators and reach but worry him about theatrical decline.
- He suggests such trades change the industry's distribution norms even if financially rational for filmmakers.
