John Frankenheimer
Person
American film and television director known for politically charged thrillers and dramas, including The Manchurian Candidate, Seconds, and Ronin. He was a major figure in postwar American cinema and television.
Works by John Frankenheimer
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3 episodes featuring John Frankenheimer
The Big Picture
A flop draft turns movie failure into a judgment call
The panel tests whether commercial losses, critical disasters, career damage, and later cult status can belong in the same category.
Aug 25, 2026 · 1h 52m
The Big Picture
A dinosaur thriller tests Marvel’s franchise logic and Hollywood risk
The episode links blockbuster filmmaking, high-concept cinema, and community-based production through debates over originality, control, and creative risk.
Aug 18, 2026 · 2h 34m
The Big Picture
Patrick Fischler explains the long game of character acting
The episode pairs a candid account of Hollywood’s instability with a wide-ranging argument about how audiences, critics, and actors sustain movie culture.
Aug 11, 2026 · 2h 40m