A Best Picture Power Rankings Shake-up, and the Rocky Cosplay of ‘I Play Rocky.’ Plus: Ron Howard!

Sean and Amanda open today’s show by reacting to myriad movie news headlines, including (somehow) some new contenders for the role of James Bond, the New York Times’ acquisition of Letterboxd for $330 million, and a remake of ‘You’ve Got Mail’ in the works. Then, they discuss ‘I Play Rocky’ and make the case why it is a silly and pointless movie that is very pleasurable. Next, they cover Sian Heder’s follow-up to ‘Coda’ with her new docu-drama, ‘Being Heumann,’ a movie they ultimately found a mixed bag. Later, they conduct their monthly Best Picture power rankings and have a new no. 1 for the first time. Finally, Sean is joined by Ron Howard to discuss his new film, ‘Avedon,’ explain why he’s taken such a strong interest in the documentary genre at this stage of his career, and how he became endlessly fascinated by Richard Avedon throughout the filmmaking process. (0:00) Intro (1:07) James Bond casting rumors (17:25) The New York Times buys Letterboxd for $330 million (25:24) ‘You’ve Got Mail’ remake (32:52) Remembering Stacey Keach and Patrick Stewart following their respective passings (36:18) ‘I Play Rocky’ (54:15) ‘Being Heumann’ (59:47) Best Picture power rankings (1:48:42) Ron Howard joins the show! Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins Guest: Ron Howard Producer: Jack Sanders Production Support: Lucas Cavanagh It’s on Prime.