Garbage Crime Returns! The Post-‘Heat’ Movie Awards and ‘Crime 101’ With Bart Layton!

February 20, 2026

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🎙️ The Voices & The Context

The Format: Casual banter-heavy podcast chat between hosts, blending movie reviews, obituaries, industry news, and "garbage crime" genre deep dives, capped by a formal interview with filmmaker Bart Layton.
The Key Players:
- Sean Fennessey: Energetic host, film critic with Ringer roots; drives the convo with passion for LA movies and Heat-inspired heists.
- CR (Chris Ryan): Laid-back co-host; banters on sports, true crime vibes, and LA life; brings wry humor and podcast chemistry.
- Bart Layton: Guest director of Crime 101; returns after 8 years; discusses true crime roots and script craft.
The Vibe: Fun and nerdy with nostalgic movie love, melancholy over industry consolidation, punctuated by hilarious LA freeway rants and "Heat awards."

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What you'll learn

1 (00:00) **🎙️ Introduction: Bart Layton**
2 (04:35) **Robert Duvall Tribute**
3 (10:23) **Tom Noonan Obituary**
4 (13:31) **Warner Bros. Acquisition Drama**
5 (26:38) **Crime 101 Review**
6 (41:30) **LA Freeway Power Rankings**
7 (47:22) **Garbage Crime and Post-Heat Movies**

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Show Notes

Sean is joined by Chris Ryan to talk garbage crime and the litany of films that have been influenced by the likes of 'Heat'. They also discuss the life and career of Robert Duvall and his major influence in post-1960s Hollywood. They also talk about the bidding war for Warner Bros. Later, Sean is joined by filmmaker Bart Layton, director of 'Crime 101,' to discuss his influences and inspirations for the film.

HOST: Sean Fennessey

GUESTS: Chris Ryan and Bart Layton

PRODUCERS: Jack Sanders and Steve Ahlman

Production Support: Lucas Cavanagh

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