Episode
76ers Sliding Doors, 2019’s Best Movies, and Gwyneth Paltrow Is Underrated, With Chris Ryan and Wesley Morris | The Bill Simmons Podcast
1:33:02
Published: Wed Jan 08 2020
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HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Chris Ryan to discuss the Philadelphia 76ers and some of their what-ifs from the past few years, including Markelle Fultz, signing Al Horford, trading draft picks, and more. (2:45). Then Bill talks with The New York Times' Wesley Morris about the best movies of 2019, defending Gwyneth Paltrow, and more (31:35). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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00:00 - 01:33 (01:33)
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Episode76ers Sliding Doors, 2019’s Best Movies, and Gwyneth Paltrow Is Underrated, With Chris Ryan and Wesley Morris | The Bill Simmons Podcast
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The NBA allows for endless possibilities of "What Ifs", considering trades and decisions throughout the years.
01:33 - 07:13 (05:39)
Summary
The NBA allows for endless possibilities of "What Ifs", considering trades and decisions throughout the years. It's easy for fans to go crazy thinking of alternate universes and how championship titles could have been won or lost.
Episode76ers Sliding Doors, 2019’s Best Movies, and Gwyneth Paltrow Is Underrated, With Chris Ryan and Wesley Morris | The Bill Simmons Podcast
PodcastThe Bill Simmons Podcast
The speaker compares Matisse Thybulle to Lamar Jackson, saying that he needs the perfect team built around him in order to succeed.
07:13 - 11:07 (03:54)
Summary
The speaker compares Matisse Thybulle to Lamar Jackson, saying that he needs the perfect team built around him in order to succeed. They then discuss the difficulty of improving a team like the Sixers and how Thybulle's effort is not enough to guarantee success.
Episode76ers Sliding Doors, 2019’s Best Movies, and Gwyneth Paltrow Is Underrated, With Chris Ryan and Wesley Morris | The Bill Simmons Podcast
PodcastThe Bill Simmons Podcast
The speaker discusses NBA strategy and team building, particularly focusing on the Philadelphia Sixers and the value of having players with specific skills and abilities.
11:07 - 15:32 (04:25)
Summary
The speaker discusses NBA strategy and team building, particularly focusing on the Philadelphia Sixers and the value of having players with specific skills and abilities.
Episode76ers Sliding Doors, 2019’s Best Movies, and Gwyneth Paltrow Is Underrated, With Chris Ryan and Wesley Morris | The Bill Simmons Podcast
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Many NBA teams are relying heavily on first and second year players, like the Washington Wizards who won over the Celtics with Baines and Rubio as veteran support instead of expecting Josh Jackson and TJ Warren to take on that role immediately.
15:32 - 20:51 (05:18)
Summary
Many NBA teams are relying heavily on first and second year players, like the Washington Wizards who won over the Celtics with Baines and Rubio as veteran support instead of expecting Josh Jackson and TJ Warren to take on that role immediately.
Episode76ers Sliding Doors, 2019’s Best Movies, and Gwyneth Paltrow Is Underrated, With Chris Ryan and Wesley Morris | The Bill Simmons Podcast
PodcastThe Bill Simmons Podcast
The Atlanta Hawks may be interested in trading for Detroit Pistons' Derrick Rose, who has shown signs of his old self in recent games.
20:51 - 24:05 (03:13)
Summary
The Atlanta Hawks may be interested in trading for Detroit Pistons' Derrick Rose, who has shown signs of his old self in recent games. The Pistons may be willing to trade him due to an expiring contract and lack of value to the team.
Episode76ers Sliding Doors, 2019’s Best Movies, and Gwyneth Paltrow Is Underrated, With Chris Ryan and Wesley Morris | The Bill Simmons Podcast
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The Lakers need a reliable swingman who can make threes, handle the ball, and show up in big games, similar to Evan Fournier or Bogdanovich, and who wouldn't be afraid during the four rounds of the playoffs.
24:05 - 29:04 (04:58)
Summary
The Lakers need a reliable swingman who can make threes, handle the ball, and show up in big games, similar to Evan Fournier or Bogdanovich, and who wouldn't be afraid during the four rounds of the playoffs.
Episode76ers Sliding Doors, 2019’s Best Movies, and Gwyneth Paltrow Is Underrated, With Chris Ryan and Wesley Morris | The Bill Simmons Podcast
PodcastThe Bill Simmons Podcast
This podcast episode discusses and praises Gwyneth Paltrow's unique acting abilities, which some think have been overlooked by mainstream audiences.
29:04 - 35:42 (06:38)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses and praises Gwyneth Paltrow's unique acting abilities, which some think have been overlooked by mainstream audiences.
Episode76ers Sliding Doors, 2019’s Best Movies, and Gwyneth Paltrow Is Underrated, With Chris Ryan and Wesley Morris | The Bill Simmons Podcast
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The concept of MILF, popularized in 90s and 2000s pop culture, differs from its earlier predecessors such as the character Mrs. Robinson from the movie "The Graduate" played by Anne Bancroft, in which the portrayal wasn't meant to be comedic.
35:42 - 44:52 (09:09)
Summary
The concept of MILF, popularized in 90s and 2000s pop culture, differs from its earlier predecessors such as the character Mrs. Robinson from the movie "The Graduate" played by Anne Bancroft, in which the portrayal wasn't meant to be comedic.
Episode76ers Sliding Doors, 2019’s Best Movies, and Gwyneth Paltrow Is Underrated, With Chris Ryan and Wesley Morris | The Bill Simmons Podcast
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The podcast discusses the impact of a humanist director on the quality of a movie and the importance of creating and capturing unique worlds through expert directing.
44:53 - 50:25 (05:32)
Summary
The podcast discusses the impact of a humanist director on the quality of a movie and the importance of creating and capturing unique worlds through expert directing.
Episode76ers Sliding Doors, 2019’s Best Movies, and Gwyneth Paltrow Is Underrated, With Chris Ryan and Wesley Morris | The Bill Simmons Podcast
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The special effects in The Irishman allowed Scorsese to get close to capturing the way people remember their lives when telling a story, making it an effective tool in the storytelling process.
50:25 - 56:56 (06:30)
Summary
The special effects in The Irishman allowed Scorsese to get close to capturing the way people remember their lives when telling a story, making it an effective tool in the storytelling process.
Episode76ers Sliding Doors, 2019’s Best Movies, and Gwyneth Paltrow Is Underrated, With Chris Ryan and Wesley Morris | The Bill Simmons Podcast
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With the predominance of streaming services and people's changing viewing habits, cinematic filmmaking needs to adapt accordingly.
56:56 - 1:02:15 (05:19)
Summary
With the predominance of streaming services and people's changing viewing habits, cinematic filmmaking needs to adapt accordingly. Long movies become a challenge as people no longer enjoy sitting for hours in a theater, while directors have to make tough decisions about cutting scenes.
Episode76ers Sliding Doors, 2019’s Best Movies, and Gwyneth Paltrow Is Underrated, With Chris Ryan and Wesley Morris | The Bill Simmons Podcast
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A discussion about the importance of making big, well-produced movies starring famous actors for the pure enjoyment of the theater experience.
1:02:16 - 1:06:56 (04:40)
Summary
A discussion about the importance of making big, well-produced movies starring famous actors for the pure enjoyment of the theater experience. The speaker reflects on his personal enjoyment of such films, despite not necessarily considering them the "best" movies.
Episode76ers Sliding Doors, 2019’s Best Movies, and Gwyneth Paltrow Is Underrated, With Chris Ryan and Wesley Morris | The Bill Simmons Podcast
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The transcript discusses how Greta Gerwig’s unique voice in filmmaking can take your breath away in the first five minutes of a movie.
1:06:58 - 1:13:04 (06:06)
Summary
The transcript discusses how Greta Gerwig’s unique voice in filmmaking can take your breath away in the first five minutes of a movie. She asks real and serious feminist questions about women and their relationships with each other while setting "Little Women" in 1864.
Episode76ers Sliding Doors, 2019’s Best Movies, and Gwyneth Paltrow Is Underrated, With Chris Ryan and Wesley Morris | The Bill Simmons Podcast
PodcastThe Bill Simmons Podcast
The responsibility of modern movies, such as Little Women, should be to acknowledge the things that have happened in the past while making the themes relatable and applicable to contemporary viewers.
1:13:04 - 1:20:30 (07:26)
Summary
The responsibility of modern movies, such as Little Women, should be to acknowledge the things that have happened in the past while making the themes relatable and applicable to contemporary viewers. This responsibility is exemplified in movies like 1917 and stands opposed to the approach of some Golden Globe-winning films.
Episode76ers Sliding Doors, 2019’s Best Movies, and Gwyneth Paltrow Is Underrated, With Chris Ryan and Wesley Morris | The Bill Simmons Podcast
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A discussion about the movie Good Boys, its humor, and how it balances pushing boundaries without going too far.
1:20:30 - 1:23:46 (03:16)
Summary
A discussion about the movie Good Boys, its humor, and how it balances pushing boundaries without going too far. Also, a mention of a sci-fi comedy about a couple who wants to have a child and have a spaceship land in their backyard.
Episode76ers Sliding Doors, 2019’s Best Movies, and Gwyneth Paltrow Is Underrated, With Chris Ryan and Wesley Morris | The Bill Simmons Podcast
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The speaker is disappointed with how movies like Richard Jewell and Mr. Rogers focus on the journalists instead of the interesting people they are supposed to portray.
1:23:46 - 1:29:39 (05:52)
Summary
The speaker is disappointed with how movies like Richard Jewell and Mr. Rogers focus on the journalists instead of the interesting people they are supposed to portray. The speaker argues that this detracts from the actual story and can mislead audiences.
Episode76ers Sliding Doors, 2019’s Best Movies, and Gwyneth Paltrow Is Underrated, With Chris Ryan and Wesley Morris | The Bill Simmons Podcast
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The use of fictional characters in historical movies or TV shows can be problematic when it changes important facts about real events.
1:29:39 - 1:32:35 (02:56)
Summary
The use of fictional characters in historical movies or TV shows can be problematic when it changes important facts about real events. Additionally, advertisements like Pepsi's attempt to encourage people to do what they enjoy can be positive, but can also come across as irrelevant or even annoying.