Amanda Dobbins

Mentioned in 9 analyzed podcast episodes across 3 shows

Appears On

The Big Picture Blank Check with Griffin & David Every Single Album

Episode Appearances

The Big Picture · May 18, 2026

The 1976 Movie Draft

“Co-host of The Big Picture; advocates for female-centered films and international cinema”

1976 cinema as transitional moment between New Hollywood and blockbuster eraTheatrical scarcity versus on-demand accessibility and cultural impactInternational film eligibility and release date ambiguity in retrospective drafts

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The Big Picture · May 7, 2026

The Physical Media High Council Reconvenes!

“Executive producer of episode; present for question reading and provides perspective on women in physical media collecting”

Physical media market bifurcation: boutique labels vs. major studiosFilm preservation and streaming service impermanence4K vs. Blu-ray technology and future-proofing concerns

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The Big Picture · Apr 21, 2026

The 900th-Episode Mega-Voicemailbag!

“Co-host discussing romantic comedies, film taste divergence, and personal marriage dynamics as podcast metaphor”

Romantic Comedy Genre Revival and Theatrical DistributionDocumentary-Narrative Hybrid Filmmaking TechniquesAutobiographical Cinema and Emotional Distance in Personal Storytelling

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Blank Check with Griffin & David · Apr 19, 2026

The Mosquito Coast with Sean Fennessey

“Co-host of The Big Picture; mentioned as collaborator on previous Harrison Ford episode (Witness)”

Harrison Ford's career arc and typecastingPeter Weir's directorial vision and thematic preoccupations1986 box office landscape and commercial viability

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Blank Check with Griffin & David · Apr 12, 2026

Witness with Amanda Dobbins

“Guest discussing Witness as formative film; second appearance on Blank Check; co-hosts Big Picture podcast”

Peter Weir's directorial philosophy and visual storytelling techniquesHarrison Ford's career trajectory and range as an actorSexual tension and restraint in 1980s cinema

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Blank Check with Griffin & David · Apr 5, 2026

The Year of Living Dangerously with Tracy Letts

“Co-host of The Big Picture podcast; guest on upcoming Blank Check episode on 'Witness'”

Peter Weir's filmography and directorial techniquesLinda Hunt's casting and performance in 'The Year of Living Dangerously'Indonesian political history and the 1965-1966 coup

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Every Single Album · Apr 3, 2026

'This Music May Contain Hope' | Every Single Album: RAYE

“Posed question about wedding-playlist-worthy songs; influenced hosts' analysis framework”

UK Music Industry ResurgenceAlbum Production and ArrangementStreaming Data and Chart Performance

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The Big Picture · Jan 14, 2026

The 2026 Movie Auction

“Co-host; final slate includes Dune Part Three ($775), Project Hail Mary, Social Reckoning, Verity, Mandalorian & Grogu.”

2026 Film Slate Analysis and Box Office PredictionsChristopher Nolan's Odyssey Production and CastingStreaming vs. Theatrical Distribution Strategy

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The Big Picture · Jan 12, 2026

The 2026 Golden Globes: ‘One Battle After Another’ vs. ‘Hamnet’ Begins

“Co-host providing analysis and predictions for Golden Globes categories and Oscar race implications”

2026 Golden Globes Awards Results and AnalysisBest Picture Race: One Battle After Another vs HamnetInternational Feature Film Competition Strategy

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