We’re So Back for Good: ‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession’ Mania and 10 Movies We Missed!
6/2/20261 hr 59 min
Movies are so back! Sean and Amanda break down the remarkable success of 'Obsession' and 'Backrooms' and discuss the larger phenomenon currently unfolding in Hollywood (3:00). Then, they revisit their predictions in the Summer Movie Preview Game, examining where they were surprisingly spot-on and where they missed the mark entirely (33:00). Next, they catch up on 10 new releases they missed while traveling last month (39:45).
Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
Producer: Jack Sanders
Production Support: Lucas Cavanagh, Sarah Reddy and Jamie Yukich
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First 90 secondsSean Fennessey· Host0:01
[upbeat music] I'm Sean Fennessey.
Amanda Dobbins· Host0:16
I'm Amanda DiBon.
Sean Fennessey· Host0:17
And this is The Big Picture, a conversation show about the movies we missed in May. And man, we are [laughs] so back. What we saw at the box office this weekend is nothing short of extraordinary. We will break down the remarkable sensations of Obsession and Backrooms. Amanda and I will also dig into 10 new movie releases that we overlooked while we were traveling last month. The movies are having a crazy return to relevance, but we don't want quality work slipping through the cracks, so we've got some recommendations for you today. But first, let's talk about what the whole movie world is talking about right after this. This episode is brought to you by the Autograph Journey Credit Card from Wells Fargo. The Autograph Journey Credit Card from Wells Fargo is built for travel. You can earn rewards wherever you book, your favorite hotel site, your go-to airline, and more. You get five times points with hotels, four times with airlines, three times on restaurants and other travel, and one point on other purchases. Whether it's a big vacation or a quick getaway, from booking your stay to that first meal when you arrive, you're turning your trips into rewards with the Autograph Journey Credit Card from Wells Fargo. Learn more at wellsfargo.com/autographjourney. Terms apply.
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