The Big Picture · Hall of Fame
June 27, 2023/ 114 min/ Sean Fennessey · Amanda Dobbins · Chris Ryan
Sean Fennessey, Amanda Dobbins, and Chris Ryan build a 10-film Harrison Ford Hall of Fame on the eve of 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,' running his filmography chronologically in green, yellow, and red.
10 films across 1 segment.
AI-generated This episode was transcribed and analyzed with AI models. The matches aren't perfect — expect the occasional misheard title or a link to the wrong film.
The Harrison Ford Hall of Famechosen chronologically, green/yellow/red, across his full filmography
His breakthrough as Bob Falfa, a smug young drag racer George Lucas shoots close and lit while his more prominent costars sit in shadow. Yellowed on the first pass, then traded back in for the final 10 over 'Last Crusade' as, in Chris's words, the first big-ticket movie he appears in.
Han Solo, directed by George Lucas. Automatic green. Nobody even had to argue for it. Amanda's own yearbook quote comes from this movie.
Automatic green, largely on the strength of the carbonite-freezing scene and its 'I love you' / 'I know.'
Automatic green, no discussion needed.
Automatic green. Sean: regardless of which cut you watch, 'he is just still fucking Humphrey Bogart in this movie and it works.' Chris connects the film's LA to his own decision to move there.
Peter Weir's Amish-country thriller, and Ford's only Oscar nomination. The barn-raising scene, and Ford's genuine joy hammering nails, gets singled out as one of his best physical performances.
Mike Nichols's comedy, with Ford as Jack Trainer, a supporting player to Melanie Griffith and Sigourney Weaver. Amanda's favorite movie on the list; initially yellowed, then swapped in for the final 10 over 'Last Crusade.'
Alan Pakula's adaptation of Scott Turow's legal thriller, with Raul Julia, Bonnie Bedelia, and Brian Dennehy. Greenlit as the announcement of the suits-and-lawyers phase of his career; made $220 million and finished 12th at the 1990 box office.
Called 'the chartreuse,' the greenest green of the bunch. Dr. Richard Kimball. Amanda's own introduction to Harrison Ford as a kid.
Jack Ryan again, this time preferred over 'Patriot Games.' Greenlit without much debate.
Also mentioned raised along the way
Weighed for the Hall of Fame, then cut A Time for KillingJourney to ShilohGetting StraightThe ConversationHeroesForce 10 from NavaroneHanover StreetApocalypse NowThe Frisco KidReturn of the JediIndiana Jones and the Temple of DoomThe Mosquito CoastFranticIndiana Jones and the Last CrusadeRegarding HenryPatriot GamesSabrinaThe Devil's OwnAir Force OneSix Days Seven NightsRandom HeartsWhat Lies BeneathK-19: The WidowmakerHollywood HomicideFirewallIndiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal SkullCrossing OverExtraordinary MeasuresMorning GloryCowboys & Aliens42ParanoiaEnder's GameAnchorman 2: The Legend ContinuesThe Expendables 3The Age of AdalineStar Wars: The Force AwakensBlade Runner 2049The Call of the WildIndiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Voice work The Secret Life of Pets 2
Roles the hosts wish he'd taken All Is LostCaptain PhillipsThe Old Man & the GunDrive My CarNightmare AlleyPast Lives
In passing AlienThe Hunt for Red OctoberNo Way OutJagged EdgeBody of EvidenceJack Ryan: Shadow RecruitMaze Runner: The Scorch TrialsMaze Runner: The Death CureWall StreetOne Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
The Clooney Hall of Fame, recapped Out of SightThree KingsThe Perfect StormO Brother, Where Art Thou?Ocean's ElevenGood Night, and Good Luck.Michael ClaytonFantastic Mr. FoxThe DescendantsSyriana
Not films filtered out: TV, games, ads
TV AndorThe Bear1923Ally McBealBlack MirrorThe Idol
TV specials & talk shows David Blaine's card-in-an-orange specialThe Graham Norton ShowTalk Soup
Web series Hot Ones
Ads Boar's HeadNetflix's FIFA World Cup Launch Edition
Cross-promo The Press Box