The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Chris Ryan are doing the time, the time isn’t doing them. In the ultimate “One for Them,” the guys rewatch Micahel Mann’s 2015 film ‘Blackhat,’ starring Chris Hemsworth, Tang Wei, and Viola Davis. Producer: Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#395 – Walter Isaacson: Elon Musk, Steve Jobs, Einstein, Da Vinci & Ben Franklin
🎬 Arrival

Wow. I wasn’t prepared for this much emotion. Much respect Mr. Villeneuve, what a beautiful film! Visually, sonically, emotionally. And the story really comes together nicely in the end. And Amy Adams plays her role so brilliantly! I could easily watch this again once I'm prepared for another onslaught of sadness.
📄 Fall
Another accident happened: I broke my arm while hiking.
Radiolab
• WNYC Studios
Born This Way?
551: Tickle Rock You
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🎬 The Return of the Living Dead

If you see past the partly questionable acting, this is a lot of fun. Quirky, gory, funny with a hint of seriousness and menace. Effects were great! I’m not sure if I like running and talking zombies, but I enjoyed this overall.
‘Lost in Translation’ With Bill Simmons and Amanda Dobbins
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Amanda Dobbins head down to the hotel bar at the Park Hyatt in Tokyo to rewatch Sofia Coppola’s ‘Lost In Translation,’ starring Bill Murray, Scarlett Johannson, and Giovanni Ribisi. Producer: Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
🎬 The Square

This one makes you think. There’s a lot going on, and I felt like it wants to say a lot. A bit too much maybe. I found his a bit long, yet still interesting. I enjoyed Force Majeure and especially Triangle of Sadness more.
🎬 Hobo with a Shotgun

Violent and vulgar. Cheap and cheesy. Underwhelming and unworthy.
🎬 Bronson

In the beginning, this had me excited to see where this is going. But then it’s a lot of the same throughout the film without much progression. But maybe that’s the point!? I don’t know. It’s indeed insanely well acted and very funny at times. And it’s certainly quite unique in how it’s filmed. Maybe this needs a rewatch.
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Radiolab
• WNYC Studios
Touch at a Distance
550: A Wizard With No Choices
Song Exploder
• Hrishikesh Hirway
Janelle Monáe - So Afraid
This summer, in June 2023, Janelle Monáe put out her fourth album, The Age of Pleasure. Listening to it made me want to revisit her Song Exploder episode, from 2018. One thing on Song Exploder that I personally love is when we get to hear an artist’s raw voice memo, from the moment when they’re first coming up with a song idea. This episode has one of my all-time favorites.
Janelle Monáe is an award-winning musician and actress who released her first record in 2007. She’s been nominated for multiple Grammys, and she starred in the Oscar films Moonlight and Hidden Figures. In April 2018, she released her third album, Dirty Computer, which includes this song, “So Afraid.” In this episode, Janelle Monáe takes “So Afraid” apart, to explain how she built it, step by step—beginning with a trip to the dentist.
For more, visit songexploder.net/janelle-monae.
'The Equalizer' With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Bill's Dad
The Ringer's Bill Simmons and Chris Ryan and Bill's dad revisit the 2014 action-thriller ‘The Equalizer,' starring Denzel Washington, Marton Csokas, and Chloë Grace Moretz. Hosts: Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Bill's dad Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Jesse Lopez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
🎬 Triangle of Sadness

This was a wild cruise! An a damn entertaining one! Nothing too subtle going on: just bunch of filthy rich idiots getting what they deserve. Muahahaha. The captain’s dinner is incredible. With Refused’s "New Noise" as the perfect Soundtrack. In den Wolken!
Radiolab
• WNYC Studios
Rumble Strip: Finn and the Bell
549: Unauthorized Trash Can
‘Cruel Intentions’ With Bill Simmons, Juliet Litman, and Amanda Dobbins
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, Juliet Litman, and Amanda Dobbins take a ride to the Upper East Side in their 1956 Jaguar Roadster to rewatch the 1999 thriller ‘Cruel Intentions,’ starring Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe, Reese Witherspoon, and Selma Blair. Producer: Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices