/Film Weekly

The Social Reckoning, Carrie (with Mike Flanagan), An Early Look at Hexed (with Directors and Producers), and Resident Evil's VFX

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:22:33 +0000

On the October 14, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by multiple people to talk about the latest film and TV news, dissect The Social Reckoning, dig into the new Carrie TV show and present an interview with showrunner Mike Flanagan, take an early look at Disney’s Hexed with some interviews with the filmmakers, and wrap up with a conversation with a VFX artist who worked on Resident Evil.

(~00:25) News

(~01:19) The Social Reckoning Review: Aaron Sorkin's Facebook Follow-Up Film Falls Flat

(~18:01) Carrie Review: Mike Flanagan Resurrects A Stephen King Classic With Mixed Results

(~44:26) Mike Flanagan Reveals The Three Things That Make His Carrie Different From Previous Versions [Exclusive Interview]

(~50:38) Hexed Footage Reaction: Disney Casts A Promising Spell In The New Witchcraft Adventure

(~57:19) Roy Conli and Yvett Merino interview

(~01:02:09) Fawn Veerasunhorn and Jason Hand interview

(~01:06:30) Kevin Smith interview for Resident Evil VFX

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Digger is Obnoxious, Verity Stinks, and The History of Concrete is Delightful (Interview: John Wilson)

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:45:17 +0000

On the October 7, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by multiple people to talk about the latest film and TV news, have a conversation about the new Tom Cruise film Digger, chat about Verity, the latest Colleen Hoover adaptation, and wrap up with an interview with John Wilson, the director of a new documentary called The History of Concrete.

(~00:25) News

(~02:05) Digger Review: Alejandro G. Iñárritu's Audacious Satire Is Saved By Tom Cruise

(~23:53) Verity Review: Anne Hathaway's Colleen Hoover Movie Is Dead On Arrival

(~43:00) The History of Concrete

(~45:14) John Wilson interview

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Robert Pattinson is Incredible in Primetime, Plus Forgotten Island (Interview: Januel Mercado and Joel Crawford) and The Incomer (Interviews: Domhnall Gleeson and Louis Paxton)

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:19:11 +0000

On the September 30, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by multiple people to talk about the latest film and TV news, have a conversation about the new Robert Pattinson movie Primetime, chat about DreamWorks’ new animated film Forgotten Island and play an interview with that movie’s directors, and then talk about an indie called The Incomer and play two more interviews, one with its director and another with its star, Domhnall Gleeson.

(~00:25) Listener email from Mark from the UK

(~01:50) News

(~07:46) Primetime Review: Robert Pattinson Is Electric In This Dark, Unsettling Media Satire Thriller

(~35:20) One Of The Most Acclaimed Animated Movies Of 2026 Flopped At The Box Office

(~53:33) Januel Mercado and Joel Crawford interview

(~01:06:05) The Incomer Director And Star Talk About Their Great Lord Of The Rings Moment And Avoiding Being Sued [Exclusive]

(~01:13:37) Domhnall Gleeson interview

(~01:22:09) Louis Paxton interview

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The Paramount/WB Merger is Happening, Resident Evil (Interview: Zach Cregger/Austin Abrams), and The Musical (Interview: Giselle Bonilla and Alexander Heller)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:04:31 +0000

On the September 23, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by multiple people to talk about the latest film and TV news, have a conversation about Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil, play an interview with Cregger and star Austin Abrams, and then talk about a new film called The Musical and play an interview with that film’s director and its screenwriter.

(~00:30) News

(~03:18) Resident Evil Review: Zach Cregger's Game Adaptation Is A Lean, Mean Gross-Out Machine

(~31:09) Zach Cregger and Austin Abrams interview

(~35:41) The Musical - 2026's First Truly Shocking Comedy Has Scenes You Have To See To Believe [Sundance 2026]

(~40:44) Giselle Bonilla and Alexander Heller interview

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Hope is An Audacious Sci-Fi Action Flick, Plus: The Paper Season 2 (Interview: Greg Daniels and Michael Koman) and Practical Magic 2

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:25:21 +0000

On the September 16, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by multiple people to talk about the latest film and TV news, have a discussion about Hope, talk about The Paper Season 2 and play an interview with that show’s creators, and discuss Practical Magic 2.

(~00:30) News

(~03:16) Hope Review: Na Hong-Jin's Alien Invasion Epic Needs To Be Seen To Be Believed

(~29:09) The Paper Season 2

(~42:40) Greg Daniels and Michael Koman interview

(~51:13) Practical Magic 2 Review: An Unfunny, Sloppily Assembled Sequel

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Farewell to BJ Colangelo! Plus: Onslaught (Interviews: Adam Wingard and Adria Arjona)

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:30:01 +0000

On the September 9, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by multiple people to talk about the latest film and TV news, say goodbye to one of our favorite people, chat about Onslaught, and present interviews with the movie’s director, Adam Wingard, and its star, Adria Arjona.

(~00:30) News

(~04:48) Farewell to BJ Colangelo!

(~11:34) Onslaught Review: Adam Wingard's Wild, Bloody Action Movie Goes Full John Carpenter

(~27:41) Adam Wingard interview

Director Adam Wingard Explains Why He Left The Godzilla Franchise To Make Onslaught [Exclusive Interview]

(~45:31) Adria Arjona interview

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Coyote vs. Acme Was Worth the Wait (Interview: Samy Burch), Buddy is Unsettling in a Good Way (Interview: Casper Kelly), and Finding Emily is a Charming Rom-Com (Interview: Alicia MacDonald)

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:59:55 +0000

On the September 2, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by multiple people to talk about the latest film and TV news, chat about Coyote vs. Acme and present an interview with that movie’s screenwriter, discuss Buddy and present an interview with that film’s co-writer/director, and talk about the new rom-com Finding Emily and present an interview with that movie’s director.

(~00:30) News

(~08:08) Coyote Vs. Acme Review: The Long-Delayed Looney Tunes Movie Is Perfect For 2026

(~21:23) Samy Burch interview

(~36:47) Buddy

(~53:35) Casper Kelly interview

(~01:08:49) Finding Emily

(~01:11:47) Alicia MacDonald interview

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Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, Tony (Interview: Matt Johnson/Dominic Sessa/Stavros Halkias), and It Ends (Interview: Alex Ullom)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:34:47 +0000

On the August 26, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by multiple people to talk about Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, have a conversation about Tony and play an interview with the writer/director and two of the actors, talk about It Ends and play an interview with that film’s writer/director.

News

Charlie Hunnam is making a limited series called Legends for FX that sounds like his version of Galaxy Quest, but with his Sons of Anarchy co-stars. “When the cast of Sons of Anarchy reunites at a fan convention after more than a decade, the line between life and art blurs as the fractured brotherhood finds itself up against a real-world threat more dangerous than anything they ever faced in their show.” Hunnam developed this with Jonathan Groff, and they’re EPing with Rob Mac and some other folks.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/netflix-bannerman-spy-series-shane-black-amc-studios-1236677923/
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/charles-melton-in-talks-to-play-kakashi-in-destin-daniel-crettons-naruto-movie-exclusive-1236673756/
https://www.slashfilm.com/2240750/christopher-nolan-the-odyssey-deadpool-and-wolverine-box-office-record/
https://www.slashfilm.com/2243917/dan-stevens-alex-murphy-robocop-prime-video-series-casting/
https://deadline.com/2026/08/ryan-gosling-flintstones-bamm-bamm-movie-1237049958/
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/how-to-lose-a-guy-in-10-days-sequel-kate-hudson-paramount-1236679994/
https://www.slashfilm.com/2244715/next-james-bond-actor-shortlist-jacob-elordi-callum-turner/
https://www.slashfilm.com/2243963/dolly-parton-music-icon-9-to-5-star-dead-obituary/
https://www.slashfilm.com/2244654/tim-curry-dead-the-rocky-horror-picture-show-home-alone-2-actor-obituary/

(~00:48) Teenage Sex And Death At Camp Miasma Review: An Ultra Post-Modern Take On Slasher Flicks

https://harmonycolangelo.medium.com/teenage-sex-and-death-at-camp-miasma-makes-me-hate-movies-36449789c4db

(~23:03) Tony Review: Matt Johnson Makes A Tasty Anthony Bourdain Biopic From Very Familiar Ingredients

(~38:36) Matt Johnson, Dominic Sessa, Stavros Halkias interview

(~47:57) It Ends Review: An Endless Road Trip That Evolves Into An Existential Nightmare

(~01:05:58) Alex Ullom interview

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The End of Oak Street (Interview: David Robert Mitchell/J.J. Abrams), The Wrong Girls (Interview: Dylan Meyer), and The Rivals of Amziah King (Interview: Andrew Patterson)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:15:11 +0000

On the August 19, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by multiple people to talk about the latest film and TV news, have a discussion about The End of Oak Street, play an interview with writer/director David Robert Mitchell and producer J.J. Abrams, chat about The Wrong Girls and play an interview with writer/director Dylan Meyer, and I’ll talk briefly about The Rivals of Amziah King and play an interview with writer/director Andrew Patterson.

(~00:18) News

(~06:39) The End Of Oak Street Review: David Robert Mitchell Makes A Thrilling And Heartfelt Dinosaur Adventure

(~28:51) David Robert Mitchell and J.J. Abrams interview

(~38:18) The Wrong Girls Review: Kristen Stewart And Alia Shawkat Star In An Enjoyably Silly Comedy

(~44:53) Dylan Meyer interview

(~53:37) The Rivals of Amziah King

(~57:40) Andrew Patterson interview

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One Night Only (Interview: Will Gluck), Super Troopers 3 (w/ Kevin Heffernan and Jay Chandrasekhar), Wet Hot American Summer Turns 25 (w/ David Wain), and Jackass: Best and Last (w/ Steve-O)

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:30:33 +0000

On the August 12, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by multiple people to talk about the latest film and TV news, have a discussion about One Night Only, play an interview with director Will Gluck, talk about Super Troopers 3 and present a conversation with two of that movie’s stars, celebrate Wet Hot American Summer’s 25th anniversary by playing a quick chat with director David Wain, and talk a bit about Jackass: Best and Last and play a interview with the one and only Steve-O.

(~00:18) News

(~01:48) One Night Only Review: A Wild, Weird, Totally Unexpected Rom Com Pleasure

(~28:42) Will Gluck interview

(~42:20) Super Troopers 3

(~51:20) Kevin Heffernan and Jay Chandrasekhar interview

(~01:05:19) Wet Hot American Summer turns 25 (Theatrical tickets can be purchased here!)

(~01:11:14) David Wain interview

(~01:18:24) Jackass: Best and Last

(~01:26:08) Steve-O interview

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day Gives The MCU A Much-Needed Spark + Violent Night 2 Trailer (Interviews: Tommy Wirkola and Kelly McCormick)

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:00:58 +0000

On the August 5, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by multiple people to talk about the latest film and TV news, dig into Spider-Man: Brand New Day, talk about the Violent Night 2 trailer, and present interviews with that movie’s director and producer.

(~00:18) News

(~04:38) Shout-out to the new Sing Street 4K release and VHS

(~06:51) Spider-Man: Brand New Day Review: Tom Holland's Best Outing Yet Puts The Marvel Hero Through The Wringer

(~42:18) Violent Night 2 Trailer Brings In Kristen Bell And A Big Sword To Save Santa Claus

(~49:22) Tommy Wirkola interview

(~01:00:16) Kelly McCormick interview

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How People Are Engaging With Movies Online, Plus Interviews with Harry Beldon, Ian Cardoni, Spencer Grammer, and Sarah Chalke for Rick and Morty Season 9

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:20:25 +0000

On the July 29, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by multiple people to talk about the latest film and TV news, talk about how some people are engaging with movies, and present some interviews with the Rick and Morty cast.

(~00:18) News

(~08:47) The Odyssey score

(~10:31) How people are engaging with movies online

(~51:42) Rick and Morty season 9

(~54:26) Harry Beldon and Spencer Grammer interview

(~01:04:54) Ian Cardoni and Sarah Chalke interview

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The Odyssey is Incredible (Interviews: Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, John Leguizamo, Himesh Patel, Lupita Nyong'o, and Jon Bernthal), and Lots of Movie News

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:30:45 +0000

On the July 22, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by multiple people to talk about the latest film and TV news, Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey and present some interviews with the filmmakers, and more.

(~00:30) The Odyssey

The Odyssey Review: Christopher Nolan's Massive Epic Is Both Exhausting And Exhilarating

(~41:51) Himesh Patel and John Leguizamo interview

(~46:34) Jon Bernthal and Lupita Nyong’o interview

(~49:52) Matt Damon and Anne Hathaway interview

(~56:45) News

(~01:13:52) The Academy Museum: Jaws: The Exhibition and The Horror Show

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Evil Dead Burn (+ Interviews), Jacob's Trailer Park, Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass (+ Interview), and A Conversation with Billy West

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:00:27 +0000

On the July 15, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by multiple people to talk about a bunch of movie trailers, talk about Evil Dead Burn and present some interviews with the filmmakers, share an interview with voice actor Billy West, talk about the new comedy Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass, and highlight an interview with that film’s writers and director, Ken Marino and David Wain.

(~00:38) Jacob’s Trailer Park

(~26:50) Evil Dead Burn

(~36:22) Sebastian Vanicek interview

(~41:43) Souheila Yacoub, Hunter Doohan, and Luciane Buchanan interview

(~46:02) Billy West set-up

(~51:25) Billy West interview

(~1:23:24) Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass

(~01:36:23) Ken Marino and David Wain interview

Why MTV's The State Ended And Created A Rift Between The Alternative Sketch Comedy Group

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Cape Fear (Interview: Javier Bardem/Amy Adams/Patrick Wilson), Rick and Morty Season 9 (Interview: Dan Harmon/Scott Marder), and Obsession (Interview: Cooper Tomlinson)

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:00:16 +0000

On the July 8, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks about his favorite movie of the year, and then is joined by multiple people to talk about Rick and Morty, present an interview with the showrunners, Apple’s Cape Fear, present an interview with the film’s stars, and to present a conversation with Obsession actor Cooper Tomlinson.

(~00:30) News

(~05:37) Cape Fear Review: Apple TV's Psychological Thriller Is Intense And Insidiously Manipulative

(~16:18) Nick Antosca interview

(~20:40) The performances of Cape Fear

(~22:56) Javier Bardem, Amy Adams, and Patrick Wilson interview

(~28:41) Rick and Morty Season 9

(~35:02) Dan Harmon and Scott Marder interview

(~45:32) Obsession actor Cooper Tomlinson interview

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Supergirl Is Better Than You've Heard (with Milly Alcock, Jason Momoa, and Eve Ridley), and The Bear Serves Its Final Meal With Season 5

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:00:27 +0000

On the July 1, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks about the latest film and TV news, and then is joined by multiple people to talk about Supergirl, present interviews with the film’s cast, and have a spoiler-filled conversation about the final season of The Bear.

(~00:15) News

(~03:21) Supergirl Review: Milly Alcock Shines As The Self-Destructive Savior Of The DCU

(~24:40) Milly Alcock and Eve Ridley interview

(~28:19) Jason Momoa interview

(~32:30) The Bear Season 5 Review: The Once-Great Show Ends With A Final Chaotic Shift

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Toy Story 5 Shines (with Andrew Stanton & Kenna Harris), Voicemails for Isabelle is a Terrific Romcom (with Leah McKendrick), and The Death of Robin Hood (with Michael Sarnoski)

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:40:04 +0000

On the June 24, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks about the latest film and TV news, and then is joined by multiple people to talk about Toy Story 5, Voicemails for Isabelle, and The Death of Robin Hood, and feature interviews with people who helped bring those movies to life.

(~00:15) News

(~02:34) Toy Story 5 Review: A Heartfelt, Nuanced, And Uneven Sequel In Cinema's Greatest Animated Film Series

(~25:55) Thomas Jordan (VFX Supervisor) interview

(~31:48) Andrew Stanton, Kenna Harris, and Lindsey Collins interview

(~36:59) Voicemails for Isabelle

(~39:52) Leah McKendrick interview

Netflix's Voicemails For Isabelle Director Shut Down Production To Make Sure A Small Detail Was Correct [Exclusive]

(~49:21) The Death Of Robin Hood Review: Hugh Jackman Leads An Ultra-Violent, Melancholy Myth Deconstruction

(~01:00:50) Michael Sarnoski interview

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Spielberg is Back in Blockbuster Mode with Disclosure Day (Interview: David Koepp), The Furious Will Punch You in the Face (Interview: Kenji Tanigaki), and A Roundup of Films From Tribeca 2026

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:30:06 +0000

On the June 17, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks about the latest film and TV news, and then is joined by a couple of people to dig into Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day and the new martial arts film The Furious, present interviews with some of the folks behind those movies, and then wrap up with a discussion of some movies that played at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival, including one that’s available for the public to watch right now.

(~00:25) News

https://variety.com/2026/film/news/24-jump-street-jonah-hill-channing-tatum-1236771917/
https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/widows-bay-renewed-season-2-katie-dippold-apple-tv-overall-1236779068/
https://variety.com/2026/film/news/stranger-things-matt-ross-duffer-paramount-movie-2028-1236781648/
https://deadline.com/2026/06/monopoly-movie-lionsgate-developing-two-new-takes-1236954940/
Anya Taylor-Joy as Seren in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. She’s playing “a Sindar Elf of the Woodland Realm, a trusted and lethal agent of King Thranduil.”
https://deadline.com/2026/06/sean-penn-direct-bradley-cooper-january-6th-cop-warner-bros-1236957132/
Mergers and acquisitions: Fox is buying Roku for $22 billion.
https://www.slashfilm.com/2194455/real-life-attorney-the-punisher-trial-accuracy/
https://www.slashfilm.com/2195443/death-stranding-movie-update-director-michael-sarnoski/
https://www.slashfilm.com/2195461/pluribus-season-2-writing-update-vince-gilligan/
https://www.slashfilm.com/2195873/steven-spielberg-biggest-box-office-hits-one-thing-common-sci-fi/

(~01:32) Disclosure Day Review: Steven Spielberg's Emotional Sci-Fi Chase Movie Is Incredibly Thrilling

(~20:12) Disclosure Day Writer David Koepp Explains What It's Really Like To Work With Steven Spielberg [Exclusive Interview]

(~29:18) The Furious Review: The Best Action Movie Of 2026 Will Punch You In The Face

(~40:43) The Furious Director Talks About The 'Innovative' And 'Very Complicated' Climactic Fight Scene [Exclusive Interview]

(~51:21) Brad at Tribeca: Deepfake, IX XI, Stealing Magic, That Friend, Never Change!

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Paul Rudd/Nick Jonas/John Carney on Power Ballad, Will Friedle/Danielle Fishel/Rider Strong on Doc Meets World, Nicholas Galitzine/Camila Mendes/Travis Knight on Masters of the Universe, Samara Weaving/Kyle Gallner/Adam Carter Rehmeier on Carolina Caroline

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:00:03 +0000

On the June 10, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks about the latest film and TV news, and then is joined by multiple people to talk about Power Ballad, Masters of the Universe, Carolina Caroline, and Doc Meets World, and we’ll present interviews with people from all of those projects.

(~00:25) News

(~03:08) Power Ballad

(~17:45) Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas interview

(~22:32) John Carney interview

(~26:29) Masters of the Universe

Masters Of The Universe Review: Endless Jokes And Riffing Rob A Potentially Fun Adventure Of Its Power

(~37:55) Nicholas Galitzine interview

(~42:43) Camila Mendes interview

(~47:13) Travis Knight interview

(~51:36) Carolina Caroline

(~01:01:12) Samara Weaving, Kyle Gallner, and Adam Carter Rehmeier interview

(~01:15:56) Doc Meets World

(~01:22:01) Will Friedle, Danielle Fishel, and Rider Strong interview

(~01:46:34) Chris Levitus and Zane Rubin interview

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Backrooms, Spider-Noir, Deli Boys Season 2, The Breadwinner, and A Bunch of Interviews

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:50:02 +0000

On the June 3, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks about the latest film and TV news, and then is joined by multiple people to talk about Backrooms, Spider-Noir, The Breadwinner, and Deli Boys season 2, and share several interviews with the folks behind some of those projects.

(~00:25) News

(~03:04) Backrooms

Backrooms Review: Kane Parsons's Debut Is A Skin-Crawling Liminal Nightmare

(~24:34) Spider-Noir

Spider-Noir Review: Nicolas Cage's Idiosyncratic Performance Keeps This Spider-Man Series Swinging

(~41:50) Lamorne Morris and Karen Rodriguez interview

(~46:34) More Spider-Noir talk

(~58:11) Oren Uziel interview

(~01:14:05) Deli Boys

(~01:23:06) Fawzia Mirza interview

(~01:35:46) The Breadwinner

(~01:47:34) Eric Appel interview

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The Mandalorian and Grogu Isn't Even Really A Movie + Passenger (Feat. An Interview with Director André Øvredal)

Wed, 27 May 2026 19:23:38 +0000

On the May 27, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks about the latest film and TV news, and then is joined by multiple people to talk about The Mandalorian and Grogu and Passenger (and present an interview with that film’s director).

(~00:25) News

(~3:29) The Mandalorian and Grogu

The Mandalorian And Grogu Review: Star Wars Has Never Felt Duller Or More Mundane

(~33:08) Passenger

Passenger Review: Jump Scares And Clumsy Mythology Abound In This Vanlife Horror Movie

(~39:47) Andre Ovredal interview

(~55:30) I Love Boosters

I Love Boosters Review: A Delirious, Overwhelming, And Hilarious Satire

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Obsession Is A Terrific Feature Debut (Interview with Writer/Director Curry Barker), Plus A Return To Jacob's Trailer Park

Wed, 20 May 2026 14:00:49 +0000

On the May 20, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson alludes to the latest film and TV news, dives into Jacob’s Trailer Park with Jacob Hall, and then is joined by multiple people to talk about Obsession and present an interview with the movie’s writer/director, Curry Barker.

(~00:25) News

(~02:14) Jacob’s Trailer Park

(~28:00) Obsession

Obsession Review: A Confident Crowd-Pleaser With A Killer Lead Performance [Overlook 2026]

(~59:17) Curry Barker interview

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Mortal Kombat II is A Huge Improvement Over The Previous Movie (with Karl Urban, Director Simon McQuoid, and More), and The Sheep Detectives Is One of 2026's Most Pleasant Surprises (with Writer Craig Mazin and Director Kyle Balda)

Wed, 13 May 2026 16:28:37 +0000

On the May 13, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks about the latest film and TV news, and then is joined by multiple people to talk about Mortal Kombat II and present interviews with the film’s director and stars, and The Sheep Detectives and present interviews with the movie’s director and screenwriter.

(~00:25) News

(~05:38) Mortal Kombat II

Mortal Kombat II Review: A (Mostly) Flawless Victory For Video Game And Martial-Arts Fans

(~23:15) Ludi Lin, Jessica McNamee, Mehcad Brooks interview

(~28:45) Simon McQuoid interview

(~33:40) Karl Urban and Josh Lawson interview

(~37:56) The Sheep Detectives

(~49:43) Craig Mazin interview

(~01:02:39) Kyle Balda interview

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Neon's Horror Movie Hokum (Interview with Editor Brian Philip Davis), Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 (Interview with DP Hillary Fyfe Spera), and The Long-Awaited The Devil Wears Prada 2

Wed, 06 May 2026 17:37:28 +0000

On the May 6, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks about the latest film and TV news, and then is joined by multiple people to talk about Hokum and present an interview with that movie’s editor, Daredevil: Born Again season 2 and present an interview with the show’s director of photography, and I’ll save our longest conversation for last as we discuss The Devil Wears Prada 2.

(~00:25) News

(~06:09) Hokum

Hokum Review: Adam Scott Leads A Very Scary Horror Movie [SXSW]

(~19:19) Brian Philip Davis interview

(~41:33) Daredevil: Born Again season 2

Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Review: Marvel's Man Without Fear Pulls His Punches In A Politically Shaky Follow-Up

(~54:07) Cinematographer Hillary Fyfe Spera

(~01:24:30) The Devil Wears Prada 2

The Devil Wears Prada 2 Review: A Chic, Charming Sequel, But Nothing Groundbreaking

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Apex (with Charlize Theron & Taron Egerton), Mother Mary (with David Lowery), and Over Your Dead Body (with Jorma Taccone, Jason Segel & Samara Weaving)

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:15:30 +0000

On the April 29, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks about the latest film and TV news, and then is joined by multiple people to talk about Apex and present interviews with stars Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton, Mother Mary and an interview with writer/director David Lowery, and Over Your Dead Body and interviews with director Jorma Taccone and stars Jason Segel and Samara Weaving.

(~00:25) News

(~08:06) Apex

Apex Review: Taron Egerton Hunts Charlize Theron In This Predictable But Effective Netflix Thriller

(~19:02) Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton interview

Apex Stars Charlize Theron And Taron Egerton Wanted To 'Kill Every Single Trope' In Their Survival Thriller [Exclusive Interview]

(~28:38) Mother Mary

Mother Mary Review: Anne Hathaway And Michaela Coel Lead A Confounding, Emotionally Distant Misfire

(~38:34) David Lowery interview

Mother Mary Director David Lowery Is Happy That You Argue About His Movies [Exclusive Interview]

(~55:04) Over Your Dead Body

Over Your Dead Body Review: Samara Weaving And Jason Segel Deliver Hilariously Gory Marital Mayhem

(~01:10:38) Jorma Taccone interview

Over Your Dead Body Director Had To Work Overtime To Prove He Could Make Horror [Exclusive]

(~01:23:15) Jason Segel and Samara Weaving interview

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Lee Cronin's The Mummy (with Lee Cronin & More), The Pitt Season 2 (with Cinematographer Johanna Coelho), and Lorne (with Morgan Neville)

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:30:41 +0000

On the April 22, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks about the latest film and TV news, and then is joined by multiple people to talk about Lee Cronin’s The Mummy and present interviews with the filmmakers, have a spoiler-filled discussion of The Pitt season 2, featuring an interview with the show’s director of photography/cinematographer, and chat about the new documentary Lorne, featuring an interview with that film’s director.

(~00:25) News

(~06:59) The Mummy

Lee Cronin's The Mummy Review: A Surprisingly Stylish And Gory Freakshow (But Not Really A Mummy Movie)

(~15:46) Lee Cronin, James Wan, and Jason Blum interview

(~21:05) Lee Cronin interview

(~39:24) The Pitt season 2

Many The Pitt Fans Are Proving That Yes, It's Possible To Be Bad At Watching A TV Show

(~01:06:01) Johanna Coelho interview

The Pitt's Director Of Photography Reveals The Secrets Of Shooting The Addictive Medical Drama [Exclusive Interview]

(~01:30:20) Lorne

(~01:36:33) Morgan Neville interview

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Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2 (with Kurt & Wyatt Russell, Anna Sawai, and More), Faces of Death (with Daniel Goldhaber & Isa Mazzei), and More

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:13:29 +0000

On the April 15, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks about the latest film and TV news, and then is joined by multiple people to talk about Faces of Death, present an interview with the filmmakers behind that movie, and Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2, and present an interview with the folks behind that project as well.

(~00:25) News

(~16:03) Faces of Death

Faces Of Death Review: The Infamous Mondo Movie Is Reborn As A Smart Meta Slasher

(~33:24) Daniel Goldhaber and Isa Mazzei interview

(~42:10) Monarch: Legacy Of Monsters Season 2 Review: A Godzilla/Kong-Sized Adventure Bogged Down By Too Much Melodrama

(~52:47) Anna Sawai/Kiersey Clemons/Ren Watabe Interview

(~56:34) Tory Tunnell Interview

(~01:01:05) Kurt and Wyatt Russell interview

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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, The Drama, and More

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:47:28 +0000

On the April 8, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks about the latest film and TV news, and then is joined by multiple people to talk about The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and The Drama.

(~00:25) News

(~07:36) The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Review: Cute, Flashy, And Mostly Empty

(~25:04) The Drama

The Drama Review: Zendaya And Robert Pattinson Shine In This Uncomfortable Dramedy

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They Will Kill You (with Zazie Beetz, Kirill Sokolov, and More), Jacob's Trailer Park, and Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice (with BenDavid Grabinski)

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:45:54 +0000

On the April 1, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks about the latest film and TV news, and then is joined by Jacob Hall for another round of Jacob’s Trailer Park, and Ryan Scott to chat about They Will Kill You and present interviews with the director, producers, and cast. Then, Ben talks about Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice and presents an interview with writer/director BenDavid Grabinski.

(~00:25) News

(~5:45) Jacob’s Trailer Park

(~30:26) They Will Kill You

(~42:50) Andy and Barbara Muschietti interview

(~50:02) Zazie Beetz and Patricia Arquette interview

(~53:30) Kirill Sokolov interview

They Will Kill You Director Reveals The Movie's Best Easter Egg That Will Change The Way You Watch It [Exclusive]

(~01:00:47) Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice

(~01:03:32) BenDavid Grabinski interview

Why Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice Opens With An Unexpected (And Very Specific) Song [Exclusive Interview]

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Project Hail Mary (with Ryan Gosling, Drew Goddard & Lord/Miller), Ready or Not 2 (with Radio Silence, Samara Weaving & Kathryn Newton), Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man (with Steven Knight), and DTF St. Louis (with Steven Conrad, Richard Jenkins & Joy Sunday)

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:30:20 +0000

On the March 25, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson will talk about the latest film and TV news, and then is joined by a bunch of people to talk about Project Hail Mary and present interviews with the filmmakers and star, Ready or Not 2: Here I Come and interviews with the writer/directors and cast, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man and an interview with creator Steven Knight, and HBO’s DTF St. Louis and interviews with the showrunner and two cast members.

(~00:25) News

(~11:20) Project Hail Mary Review: Ryan Gosling Is Outstanding In One Of The Best Sci-Fi Movies Ever

(~33:34) Ryan Gosling interview

(~36:56) Drew Goddard interview

(~41:13) Phil Lord and Chris Miller interview

(~46:33) Ready Or Not 2: Here I Come Review: Exploding The Elite Is Double The Fun The Second Time Around

(~59:25) Samara Weaving and Kathryn Newton interview

(~01:03:02) Elijah Wood and Sarah Michelle Gellar interview

(~01:07:22) Radio Silence interview

(~01:19:19) Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man Review: Cillian Murphy's Netflix Movie Is A Satisfying Epilogue

(~01:39:21) Steven Knight interview

(~01:53:21) DTF St. Louis

(~02:03:33) Steven Conrad interview

(~02:15:29) Richard Jenkins and Joy Sunday interview

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undertone (with Writer/Director Ian Tuason), V For Vendetta's 20th Anniversary (with James McTeigue), and More

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:27:32 +0000

On the March 18, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson will talk about the latest film and TV news, and then is joined by Chris Evangelista for a discussion about the new horror movie undertone. Plus, we’ll play an interview with undertone’s writer/director, and Ben speaks with the director of V For Vendetta to celebrate its 20th anniversary.

(~00:25) News

(~08:18) Undertone Review: This Podcast Horror Movie From A24 Is Genuinely Scary

(~18:51) undertone spoilers

(~25:41) Interview with writer/director Ian Tuason

(~36:28) V For Vendetta, 20 years later

(~37:35) James McTeigue interview

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Hoppers (with Director Daniel Chong, Bobby Moynihan, and More), The Bride!, and King Conan Finds A Director

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:00:18 +0000

On the March 11, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson will talk about the latest film and TV news, and then is joined by several people to talk about the new Pixar film Hoppers, present interviews with that film’s stars, producer, and director, and then have a discussion about Maggie Gyllenhaal’s The Bride!.

(~00:25) News

(~11:00) Hoppers

Hoppers Review: Pixar's Funniest Film In Years Is An Instant Classic And So Cute I Could Scream

(~23:10) Piper Curda and Bobby Moynihan interview

(~28:28) Daniel Chong and Nicole Grindle interview

(~33:14) The Bride!

The Bride! Review: Maggie Gyllenhaal's Beautiful, Messy Monster Movie Is An Unhinged Delight

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Paramount/WB, Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie (with Matt Johnson), Pillion (with Harry Melling and Harry Lighton)

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:30:00 +0000

On the March 4, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest movie and TV news, we’ll have a conversation about Scream 7, we’ll talk about Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie and play an interview with director, co-writer, and co-star Matt Johnson, and wrap up by having a chat about Pillion and we’ll play a conversation with that movie’s star, Harry Melling, and director, Harry Lighton.

(~00:25) News

(~12:39) Scream 7 Review: An Overly-Nostalgic Sequel Puts The Slasher Series On Life Support

(~24:33) Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie

(~27:00) Nirvanna spoilers!

(~36:13) Matt Johnson interview

(~56:46) Pillion

(~01:12:28) Harry Lighton and Harry Melling interview

Pillion Star Harry Melling Explains One Intimate Act You Didn't See In The Film [Exclusive Interview]

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Psycho Killer (with Cast & Crew), How To Make A Killing, The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins (with Cast & Crew), and Redux Redux (with Cast & Crew)

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:30:47 +0000

On the February 25, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest movie and TV news, the new comedy series The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, we’ll play interviews with that show’s cast and creators, we’ll chat about the new Glen Powell film How to Make a Killing, and wrap up with a conversation about Psycho Killer and Redux Redux, and play some interviews with folks associated with those projects.

(~00:25) News

(~07:09) The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins

(~15:12) Erika Alexander and Bobby Moynihan interview

(~25:05) Precious Way and Jalyn Hall interview

(~34:36) Sam Means and Robert Carlock interview

(~49:13) How To Make A Killing Review: Glen Powell Is Perfectly Cast In John Patton Ford's Sharp Satire

Glen Powell's How To Make A Killing Is A Secret Remake Of A Comedy Masterpiece

(~01:15:34) Psycho Killer

(~01:24:48) Roy Lee interview

(~01:28:48) Georgina Campbell interview

(~01:33:33) Redux Redux conversation

The Multiverse Trend Finally Got The Horror Movie It So Desperately Needs

(~01:40:24) Michaela McManus and Stella Marcus interview

(~01:56:55) McManus Brothers interview

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Wuthering Heights, Crime 101, and Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die (with Gore Verbinski)

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:29:11 +0000

On the February 18, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest movie and TV news, have a discussion about Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights, we’ll talk about the new heist movie Crime 101, and we’ll talk about Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die and play an interview with director Gore Verbinski.

(~00:25) News

(~06:58) Wuthering Heights Review: A Breathtaking Twist On A Classic Righteously Doomed To Be Polarizing

(~25:17) Crime 101 Review: Chris Hemsworth Is A Good Thief In This Enjoyable Crime Thriller Throwback

(~37:22) Crime 101 spoilers

(~48:31) [Spoiler-free conversation] Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die Review: Gore Verbinski Returns With A Bonkers Sci-Fi Movie About The AI Apocalypse [Fantastic Fest]

(~58:16) Gore Verbinski interview

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The Moment (with Aidan Zamiri), Varanasi (with S.S. Rajamouli + Cast), A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (with Ira Parker + Cast), and More

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:00:10 +0000

On the February 11, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest movie and TV news, have a discussion about HBO’s A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and play a few clips from interviews with the people behind that series, we’ll talk about The Moment and play an interview with that film’s director, and we’ll talk about Varanasi and play interviews with that film’s cast and director.

(~00:24) News

(~8:03) The Moment Review: The Charli XCX Brat Phenomenon Gets A Bitterly Hilarious Mockumentary

(~25:32) Aidan Zamiri interview - The Moment Director Explains The Hidden Layers To The Charli XCX Movie's Final Song [Exclusive Interview]

(~41:40) A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms Review: The Game Of Thrones Prequel Is A Welcome Return To Westeros

(~54:11) Quick chats with Peter Claffey

(~56:02) Daniel Ings

(~57:54) Finn Bennett

(~59:22) Tanzyn Crawford

(~01:01:43) Ira Parker

(~01:04:26) Varanasi Trailer: RRR Director S.S. Rajamouli's New Movie Somehow Looks Even Crazier

(~01:10:07) Interview with Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Mahesh Babu, and Prithviraj Sukumaran

(~01:29:28) Interview with S.S. Rajamouli

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Send Help, Disney Has A New CEO, and A Sundance 2026 Recap

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:44:11 +0000

On the February 4, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest movie and TV news, have a discussion about Sam Raimi’s Send Help, and talk about almost every single movie we saw at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.

(~00:19) News

https://www.slashfilm.com/2089157/catherine-ohara-home-alone-schitts-creek-star-dead-obituary/
The Chain
HBO has given an eight-episode, straight-to-series order for THE CHAIN, a new limited series written and executive produced by Emmy®-winner Damon Lindelof (HBO’s “The Leftovers,” “Watchmen”). Lindelof will showrun, a position not held since HBO’s “Watchmen.” HBO has also signed a two-year overall deal with Lindelof which began in September 2025.
Based on the acclaimed New York Times bestselling book by Adrian McKinty of the same name, THE CHAIN is the first project under this deal with the Emmy®-nominated television studio Media Res (“The Morning Show,” “Pachinko”) serving as the co-studio. Details are under wraps, but Lindelof is said to be expanding the mythology of McKinty’s award-winning thriller.
Edgar Wright was going to turn this into a movie a few years ago: https://www.slashfilm.com/574844/the-chain-movie/
the “expanding the mythology” aspect is intriguing, because the premise of the book sounds pretty bonkers
The Chain tells the story of Rachel, who learns that her 11-year-old daughter has been kidnapped. The only way to get her back is to kidnap another child. Her daughter will be released only when that next victim’s parents kidnap another child. If Rachel doesn’t kidnap another child, or if that child’s parents don’t kidnap a child, her daughter will be murdered. She is now part of The Chain, a terrifying and meticulous chain letter-like kidnapping scheme that turns parents from victims into criminals. The book tells Rachel’s harrowing story as victim, survivor, abductor and criminal. What the masterminds behind The Chain know is that parents will do anything for their children. But what they don’t know is that in Rachel they have finally met their match, as she is smart and tough enough to have survived a bout with cancer and is determined to break The Chain while getting her daughter back.
https://variety.com/2026/film/news/nancy-meyers-comedy-penelope-cruz-kieran-culkin-jude-law-release-date-2-1236649935/
https://www.slashfilm.com/2089145/final-fast-and-furious-movie-fast-forever-2028-release/

(~4:31)

(~18:40) Send Help Review: Rachel McAdams Is Delightfully Unhinged In Sam Raimi's Bloody Horror Comedy

(~41:22) Sundance 2026

2026's First Truly Shocking Comedy Has Scenes You Have To See To Believe [Sundance 2026]

A24's New Horror Film Is Already The Scariest Movie Of 2026 [Sundance 2026]

The Moment Review: The Charli XCX Brat Phenomenon Gets A Bitterly Hilarious Mockumentary

Olivia Wilde's New Movie Is A Perfect Comeback After The Disastrous Don't Worry Darling [Sundance 2026]

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Mercy, One Battle After Another Oral History, Jacob's Trailer Park, and More

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:45:24 +0000

On the January 28, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest movie and TV news, take a trip to Jacob’s Trailer Park, talk about the new Chris Pratt movie Mercy, and present some One Battle After Another interviews.

(~00:19) News

2026 Academy Award Nominations: Here's The Complete List Of Oscar Contenders
There’s going to be a Senate hearing in February about the Netflix/Warner Bros. deal. I’m curious to see if anything meaningful comes from that.
Brian Robbins, the former head of Paramount, is launching a new animation company called Big Shot.
https://deadline.com/2026/01/shrinking-season-4-renewal-apple-tv-1236698673/
Star Wars: Starfighter Won't Feature Any Legacy Characters (And That's A Good Thing)
Superman Director James Gunn Addresses Wonder Woman Rumors Regarding DC's Man Of Tomorrow
Marvel's Wonder Man Directly References A Controversial Best Picture Winner, And It's Perfect

(~02:25) Jacob’s Trailer Park

(~20:18) Mercy Review: Not Even AI Could Generate A Movie As Dire As This Chris Pratt-Led Disaster

(~32:32) An Oral History Of One Battle After Another's Best Scene, From The People Who Helped Make It [Exclusive]

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28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, and The Rip (with Director Joe Carnahan)

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 21:00:54 +0000

On the January 21, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest movie and TV news, talk about the new Netflix cop thriller The Rip, present an interview with that film’s director, Joe Carnahan, and talk about 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple.

(~00:18) News

(~9:10) John Wick poker set

(~11:34) The Rip spoiler-free discussion

(~18:01) The Rip spoilers

The Rip Review: Matt Damon And Ben Affleck Reunite For This Grim Netflix Movie

(~24:01) Joe Carnahan interview

The Rip Director Joe Carnahan On The State Of The Mid-Budget Action Film: 'If Everything's About Shareholders, You're Dead' [Exclusive]

(~53:54) 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Review: The Horror Series Goes In Exciting New Directions With A Gruesome Sequel

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Is This Thing On?, Primal Season 3 (with Genndy Tartakovsky), and Hazbin Hotel Season 2 (with Sam Haft)

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 19:00:17 +0000

On the January 14, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest movie and TV news, chat about Is This Thing On?, discuss Primal season 3 and present an interview with Genndy Tartakovsky, and present an interview with Sam Haft, one of the people behind the music of Hazbin Hotel.

(~00:18) News

(~10:37) Is This Thing On? Conversation

(~22:13) Primal season 3

(~33:03) Genndy Tartakovsky interview

(~48:51) Hazbin Hotel season 2

(~52:19) Sam Haft interview

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/Film Weekly's Favorite Movie Moments of 2025

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 16:00:44 +0000

On the January 7, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about their favorite movie moments of 2025.

(~00:15) Jacob Hall

(~10:52) Nina Starner

(~22:07) Brad Oman

(~32:22) Jeremy Mathai

(~44:57) Bill Bria

(~58:56) Ryan Scott

(~01:08:59) BJ Colangelo

(~01:17:57) Rafael Motamayor

(~01:28:57) Chris Evangelista

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Marty Supreme, Song Sung Blue (with Craig Brewer), and The Running Man (with Edgar Wright)

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 16:25:34 +0000

On the December 31, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about Marty Supreme, discuss Song Sung Blue and present an interview with director Craig Brewer, and chat about The Running Man and present an interview with Edgar Wright.

(~02:41) Marty Supreme conversation

Marty Supreme Review: Timothée Chalamet Is A Force Of Chaos In Josh Safdie's Phenomenal Ping Pong Dramedy

(~25:30) Song Sung Blue discussion

How Much Of Song Sung Blue Is A True Story? Here's The Truth

(~35:24) Craig Brewer interview

(~44:34) The Running Man chat

The Running Man Review: Glen Powell's Charm Can't Keep This Edgar Wright Action Pic From Stumbling

(~48:04) Edgar Wright interview

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Avatar: Fire & Ash (with James Cameron, Sigourney Weaver, and More), Kumail Nanjiani, The Housemaid (with Paul Feig), and the Best Movies of 2025

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 16:00:41 +0000

On the December 24, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to get into the latest film and TV news, talk about Avatar: Fire & Ash and present interviews with James Cameron, Sigourney Weaver, and some of the other cast members, we’ll get into Kumail Nanjiani’s new stand-up special and speak with Kumail himself, we’ll talk about The Housemaid and present an interview with director Paul Feig, and pull back the curtain on an editor conversation about /Film’s best movies of the year list.

(~00:39) News

(~02:17) Avatar: Fire & Ash spoiler discussion

Avatar: Fire And Ash Review: James Cameron's Sci-Fi Epic Delivers On Multiple Levels

(~31:42) James Cameron interview

(~39:31) Sigourney Weaver interview

(~47:20) Jack Champion, Trinity Bliss, and Bailey Bass interview

(~55:01) Sam Worthington, Stephen Lang, and Oona Chaplin interview

(~01:02:00) Rob Reiner remembrance

https://www.slashfilm.com/2051847/rob-reiner-director-stand-by-me-misery-the-princess-bride-dead-obituary/

(~01:09:14) Kumail Nanjiani: Night Thoughts discussion

(~01:14:43) Kumail Nanjiani interview

(~01:28:01) The Housemaid conversation

The Housemaid Review: Sydney Sweeney And Amanda Seyfried Lead Paul Feig's Excellent, Wicked Drama

(~01:39:38) Paul Feig interview

https://www.slashfilm.com/2048753/the-housemaid-director-paul-feig-interview/

(~01:50:20) /Film editors narrow down the site’s best movies of the year list

https://www.slashfilm.com/2053301/best-movies-of-2025-ranked/

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Fallout Season 2 (w/ Walton Goggins and Kyle MacLachlan), Wake Up Dead Man (w/ Cinematographer Steve Yedlin), Dust Bunny (w/ Bryan Fuller), and Silent Night, Deadly Night (w/ Mike P. Nelson)

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:00:15 +0000

On the December 17, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to get into the latest film and TV news, talk about Wake Up Dead Man and present an interview with the movie’s cinematographer, we’ll chat about Dust Bunny and present an interview with director Bryan Fuller, talk about Fallout season 2 and present interviews with Walton Goggins and Kyle MacLachlan, and wrap things up with a discussion of Silent Night, Deadly Night and an interview with that movie’s director, Mike P. Nelson.

(~00:53) Wake Up Dead Man conversation

Wake Up Dead Man Review: Rian Johnson's Third Knives Out Movie Is Sharp, Smart, And All Too Relevant

(~15:40) Steve Yedlin interview

(~39:36) Dust Bunny

(~49:20) Bryan Fuller interview

(~01:05:07) Fallout season 2

(~01:10:10) Walton Goggins interview

(~01:21:41) Kyle MacLachlan interview

(~01:28:02) Silent Night, Deadly Night

Silent Night, Deadly Night Review: A Bloody Remake With Something New To Offer [Fantastic Fest]

(~01:36:24) Mike P. Nelson interview

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Five Nights at Freddy's 2, Kevin Smith Returns to /Film Weekly, Fackham Hall (with Director Jim O'Hanlon), and The Last Frontier (with Showrunner Jon Bokenkamp)

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:43:34 +0000

On the December 10, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to get into the latest film and TV news, talk about Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, follow up on our The Last Frontier conversation from earlier this year and present an interview with the showrunner, touch on the new spoof comedy Fackham Hall and spotlight an interview with that movie’s director, and we’ll end with a new interview with Dogma writer/director Kevin Smith.

(~00:10) In The News:

(~09:41) Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 conversation

Five Nights At Freddy's 2 Review: Scott Cawthon's Convoluted Lore Is The Sequel's Scariest Villain

(~20:30) The Last Frontier chat

(~27:33) Jon Bokenkamp interview

(~37:37) Fackham Hall

(~42:13) Jim O’Hanlon interview

(~57:39) Kevin Smith interview

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Zootopia 2 (With Cast & Crew), Eternity (With Director David Freyne), Eyes Wide Shut (With Cinematographer Larry Smith), and More

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 17:15:36 +0000

On the December 3, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to get into the latest film and TV news, talk about Zootopia 2 and share several interviews with that film’s cast and crew, we’ll talk about the new A24 movie Eternity and present a conversation with that movie’s director, and we’ll end by talking about Criterion’s new version of Eyes Wide Shut and present an interview with that movie’s cinematographer, Larry Smith.

(~00:27) In The News:

(~01:00) Gift guide shout-out

/Film Holiday Gift Guide 2025: The Best Movies & TV Shows Worth Buying On Physical Media

/Film Holiday Gift Guide 2025: The Best LEGO Sets, Action Figures, Toys & Collectibles From Movies & TV Shows

/Film Holiday Gift Guide 2025: Coolest Clothes, Gear, Homegoods & Decorations For Movie & TV Fans

/Film Holiday Gift Guide 2025: The Best Soundtracks From Movies & TV Shows

/Film Holiday Gift Guide 2025: Best Hollywood Books For Movie & TV Lovers

(~03:33) Jacob’s Trailer Park

(~21:50) Zootopia 2 quasi-spoiler conversation

Zootopia 2 Review: A Refreshing Reminder Of What Disney Animation Is Capable Of Achieving

(~33:30) Jared Bush and Byron Howard interview

(~38:13) Carrie Lao and David VanTuyle interview

(~42:55) Spoilery discussion of Zootopia 2’s two biggest pop culture references

(~48:08) Ginnifer Goodwin and Ke Huy Quan interview

(~55:06) Eternity discussion

Eternity Director David Freyne Wants People To Argue About His Movie [Exclusive Interview]

(~01:04:01) David Freyne interview

(~01:19:42) Eyes Wide Shut conversation

(~01:26:14) Larry Smith interview

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Wicked: For Good, Train Dreams (With Co-Writer/Director Clint Bentley), Sisu: Road to Revenge (With Director Jalmari Helander)

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:15:11 +0000

On the November 26, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to get into the latest film and TV news, have a spoiler-filled discussion about Wicked: For Good, talk about Train Dreams and present an interview with that movie’s director, and talk about Sisu: Road to Revenge and present an interview with that movie’s director as well.

(~01:32) In The News:

(~12:22) Wicked: For Good

Wicked: For Good Review: Cynthia Erivo And Ariana Grande Fly High In A 'Good' Sequel

(~38:45) Train Dreams

Train Dreams Review: One Of 2025's Best Films Needs To Break Free Of The Netflix Algorithm

(~55:08) Train Dreams director Clint Bentley interview

(~01:09:58) Sisu: Road to Revenge

Sisu 2's Most Challenging Action Scene Was Literal Mayhem For The Crew [Exclusive]

(~01:17:32) Sisu 2 director Jalmari Helander interview

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The Running Man, Now You 3 Me (With Ruben Fleischer), In Your Dreams, and It Was Just An Accident (With Amir Etminan)

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 20:35:16 +0000

On the November 19, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV news, have spoiler-filled discussions about The Running Man, Now You See Me: Now You Don’t, and In Your Dreams, and we’ll present an interview with Now You See Me: Now You Don’t director Ruben Fleischer and a discussion with Amir Etminan, the editor of Jafar Panahi’s It Was Just An Accident.

(~00:25) In The News:

(~06:40) The Running Man

The Running Man Review: Glen Powell's Charm Can't Keep This Edgar Wright Action Pic From Stumbling

(~27:36) Now You See Me: Now You Don’t

(~42:29) Ruben Fleischer interview

(~54:38) In Your Dreams

Netflix's In Your Dreams Is The Best Pixar Movie They Never Made

(~01:08:25) Amir Etminan interview for It Was Just An Accident

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Predator: Badlands (with Dan Trachtenberg), GDT's Frankenstein, Being Eddie (with Angus Wall), and Predators (with David Osit)

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:15:23 +0000

On the November 12, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV news, have a spoiler-filled discussion about Frankenstein, we’ll talk about the new documentary Being Eddie and present an interview with that film’s director, we’ll talk about Predator: Badlands and talk with that film’s director, and replay a conversation from earlier this year about a documentary called Predators (no relation to the sci-fi franchise) and present an interview with that film’s director as well.

(~00:39) Plug! /Film Gift Guide

(~02:12) In The News:

https://www.slashfilm.com/2018318/kpop-demon-hunters-confirmed-release-window/
https://www.slashfilm.com/2018782/gremlins-3-missing-most-important-part-original-films-joe-dante/
https://www.slashfilm.com/2022800/superman-jimmy-olsen-tv-spin-off-netflix-series-american-vandal-creators/
https://www.slashfilm.com/2022833/natalie-portman-dc-comics-movie-v-for-vendetta-hbo-tv-series/
https://variety.com/2025/film/news/sabrina-carpenter-alice-in-wonderland-musical-movie-1236575238/
Phil Johnston (Wreck-It Ralph, Zootopia) to write a live-action View Master movie for Mattel Studios

(~08:16) Frankenstein conversation

(~17:37) Frankenstein spoilers

Frankenstein Review: Guillermo Del Toro's Gloriously Gothic Monster Movie Is Alive

(~29:55) Being Eddie

(~45:04) Angus Wall interview

(~01:09:43) Predator: Badlands spoiler conversation

Predator: Badlands Review: Dan Trachtenberg Delivers The Most Radical Predator Film Since The Original

(~01:27:45) Dan Trachtenberg interview

(~01:36:50) Predators conversation

This Must-Watch Doc Asks Uncomfortable Questions About A True Crime Sensation

(~01:46:41) David Osit interview

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A Spoiler-Filled Conversation About Bugonia, Lots of News, and The Conjuring: Last Rites (with Director Michael Chaves)

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 19:25:29 +0000

On the November 5, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV news, have a spoiler-filled discussion about Bugonia, and present a spoilery interview with Michael Chaves, the director of The Conjuring: Last Rites.

(~00:25) In The News:

(~27:27) Bugonia spoiler conversation

(~45:56) The Conjuring prequel announced

https://www.slashfilm.com/2012177/the-conjuring-prequel-movie/

(~51:47) Michael Chaves interview

https://www.slashfilm.com/1999943/the-conjuring-last-rites-director-michael-chaves-horror-half-billion-horror-hit-interview/

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A House of Dynamite, A Nightmare On Elm Street Franchise Interviews, Hazbin Hotel Season 2 (With Creator Vivienne Medrano), and More

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 18:34:51 +0000

On the October 29, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV news, have spoiler-filled discussions about Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere and A House of Dynamite, present interviews with a couple of Nightmare on Elm Street directors, and wrap up with an interview of the creator of the Prime Video animated TV series Hazbin Hotel.

(~00:25) In The News:

(~04:00) Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere

Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere Review: Jeremy Allen White's Incredible, Haunted Performance Elevates This Biopic

(~25:23) A House of Dynamite

A House Of Dynamite Review: Kathryn Bigelow's Nuclear War Thriller Will Give You Anxiety

(~44:47) A Nightmare on Elm Street 2 conversation

(~49:19) ANOES 2: Freddy’s Revenge director Jack Sholder

(~01:05:56) Freddy’s Dead: The Finale Nightmare

(~01:10:48) Freddy’s Dead: The Finale Nightmare director Rachel Talalay interview

(~01:25:19) Halloween media diet

(~01:32:54) Hazbin Hotel creator Vivienne Medrano interview

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Black Phone 2 (with Screenwriter C. Robert Cargill), Mr. Scorsese (with Director Rebecca Miller), and More

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 19:30:21 +0000

On the October 22, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV trailers, have a spoiler-filled chat about Black Phone 2, present an interview with co-writer C. Robert Cargill, discuss the new five-part documentary series Mr. Scorsese, and present an interview with that project’s director, Rebecca Miller.

(~00:30) In The News:

(~13:10) Jacob’s Trailer Park

(~26:22) Black Phone 2

Black Phone 2 Review: This Sequel Is Dream Warriors Good [Fantastic Fest]

(~47:13) Interview with C. Robert Cargill

(~01:13:05) Mr. Scorsese

Mr. Scorsese Review: A Loving Tribute To Our Greatest Living Filmmaker

(~01:32:03) Interview with Rebecca Miller

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Tron: Ares (With Screenwriter Jesse Wigutow), The Last Frontier (With Jason Clarke), and a News Catch-Up

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 18:55:29 +0000

On the October 15, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV news, discuss Tron: Ares and present an interview with one of that film’s writers, and talk about the new Apple show The Last Frontier and present an interview with that show’s star, Jason Clarke.

(~01:30) In The News:

https://deadline.com/2025/10/minecraft-2-release-date-1236574896/
Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair will be released in theaters nationwide for the first time ever
Netflix has announced a Peaky Blinders sequel. There will be two new seasons, with each consisting of six 60-minute episodes.
https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/stranger-things-5-runtimes-first-four-episodes-1236551797/
https://www.slashfilm.com/1995109/m-night-shyamalan-next-tv-series-magic-8-ball/
https://deadline.com/2025/10/george-clooney-oceans-14-warner-bros-update-1236573384/
https://deadline.com/2025/10/bradley-cooper-oceans-prequel-margot-robbie-1236574659/
https://deadline.com/2025/10/tangled-scarlett-johansson-resumes-development-1236574770/
https://deadline.com/2025/10/crush-spec-john-fischer-sells-20th-century-studios-1236574771/
https://deadline.com/2025/10/knives-out-rian-johnson-break-original-script-1236582323/
https://deadline.com/2025/10/amazon-mgm-studios-united-artists-heat-2-leonardo-dicaprio-1236572358/
https://deadline.com/2025/10/clue-scripted-series-dana-fox-nicholas-stoller-board-game-1236573352/
https://deadline.com/2025/10/clue-competition-series-netflix-1236571635/
https://deadline.com/2025/09/simpsons-new-movie-release-date-marvel-1236565221/
https://deadline.com/2025/10/jason-bateman-tom-holland-the-partner-john-grisham-movie-1236569719/
https://deadline.com/2025/10/final-destination-7-michiel-blanchart-1236569659/
https://deadline.com/2025/10/bela-lugosi-biopic-leonardo-dicaprio-in-works-universal-1236584697/

(~10:52) Tron: Ares

Tron: Ares Review: A Thoughtless Sequel With An Uncharismatic Lead But A Pretty Great Soundtrack

(~29:54) Interview with Jesse Wigutow

(~40:30) The Last Frontier

(~51:21) Interview with Jason Clarke

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Good Boy (With Director Ben Leonberg) and Peacemaker Season 2 (With Steve Agee)

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 16:00:52 +0000

On the October 8, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to present interviews with the co-writer, producer, and director of Good Boy, and Steve Agee, who plays John Economos on Peacemaker season 2.

(~00:57) Good Boy

(~02:41) Interview with Good Boy director Ben Leonberg

(~12:53) Interview with Peacemaker season 2 actor Steve Agee

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One Battle After Another is The Movie of 2025 (with Leonardo DiCaprio, Teyona Taylor, and More)

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 16:00:54 +0000

On the October 1, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV news, discuss one of the most anticipated movies of the year, Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another, and present interviews with that movie’s stars.

(~00:45) In The News:

https://deadline.com/2025/09/james-bond-cast-unknown-british-actor-denis-villeneuve-dune-1236554375/

(~07:15) Jacob’s Trailer Park

The Bride!: The Bride! | Official Teaser
It: Welcome to Derry: IT: Welcome to Derry | Official Trailer | HBO Max
Mando & Grogu: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pa1KLXuW0Y
Anaconda: ANACONDA – Official Trailer (HD)
Avatar: Fire and Ash: Avatar: Fire and Ash | New Trailer
A House of Dynamite: A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE | Official Trailer | Netflix

(~20:48) One Battle After Another

One Battle After Another Review: Paul Thomas Anderson's Fiercely Political Action-Comedy-Thriller Is The Best Movie Of 2025

(~48:20) Interviews with One Battle After Another stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Benicio del Toro, Teyona Taylor, Regina Hall, and Chase Infiniti

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Slow Horses Season 5 (with Showrunner Will Smith), Him, A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, and More

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 17:45:39 +0000

On the September 24, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV news, the Halloween Horror Nights experience in Las Vegas, Justin Tipping’s new sports horror movie Him, and Kogonada’s A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, and I’ll wrap up by talking a bit about Slow Horses season 5 and presenting an interview with showrunner Will Smith.

(~00:25) In The News:

https://www.slashfilm.com/1971533/abc-pulls-jimmy-kimmel-live-bad-news-american-media/
https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/damon-lindelof-pledges-not-to-work-with-disney-jimmy-kimmel-suspension-1236523784/
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/jimmy-kimmel-suspension-reactions-marvel-disney-stars-1236376120/
https://bsky.app/profile/mattbelloni.bsky.social/post/3lzf47qwewc2y
More than 400 celebrities signed an open letter from the ACLU calling this a “dark moment for freedom of speech in our nation,” comparing the situation to the McCarthyism that ruled over the 1950s.
Disney brought him back: https://www.slashfilm.com/1975610/jimmy-kimmel-live-return-date-disney/
https://variety.com/2025/digital/news/disney-plus-hulu-price-increases-october-2025-1236527241/
https://deadline.com/2025/09/sleepaway-camp-kenan-thompson-developing-reimagining-1236548085/
https://deadline.com/2025/09/randy-savage-biopic-kenan-thompson-in-development-1236552908/
https://deadline.com/2025/09/scorsese-dicaprio-jennifer-lawrence-what-happens-at-night-1236548458/
https://variety.com/2025/music/news/taylor-swift-film-theaters-october-showgirl-1236524158/
https://x.com/AMCTheatres/status/1969072793095483593
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DO1HzoNAVYX/?igsh=M2kxb3g4eWNyZm1v
https://deadline.com/2025/09/paramount-lands-here-be-monsters-tron-ares-joachim-ronning-1236549380/
https://deadline.com/2025/09/long-walk-david-jonsson-cooper-hoffman-the-chaperones-1236552986/

(~05:05) Halloween Horror Nights: Vegas Edition

Here's How Universal's Horror Unleashed Compares To Halloween Horror Nights

(~12:55) Him

Him Review: Marlon Wayans Is Scary Good In This Nightmarish Sports Horror Movie

(~21:43) A Big Bold Beautiful Journey

A Big Bold Beautiful Journey Review: A High-Concept Romantic Fantasy With No Passion

(~35:24) Slow Horses season 5

(~37:21) Interview with Slow Horses showrunner Will Smith

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The Long Walk, Spinal Tap II, and Gen V Season 2 (With Cast Interviews)

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 18:30:38 +0000

On the September 17, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV news, have a spoiler-filled discussion about the new movie The Long Walk, talk a little about Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, and then BJ’s going to tell me about Gen V season 2 and present some interviews with the people behind that show.

(~00:25) In The News:

(~09:51) The Long Walk

The Long Walk Review: An Emotionally Obliterating All-Time Great Stephen King Adaptation

(~47:14) Spinal Tap II: The End Continues

Spinal Tap 2 Upgraded The Original's Most Famous Joke, But You're Not Gonna See It (Yet)

(~56:03) Gen V

Gen V Season 2 Review: The Boys Spin-Off Avoids A Sophomore Slump By Showing A Little Heart

(~01:06:20) Interviews with Sean Patrick Thomas, Hamish Linklater, Lizze Broadway, Maddie Phillips, and Asa Germann

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The Conjuring: Last Rites, The Paper (With Two Cast Interviews), Highest 2 Lowest, and More

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 17:35:28 +0000

On the September 10, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV news, chat about The Conjuring: Last Rites, and have a spoiler-filled conversation about the new TV show, The Paper. We’ll also present a quick interview with a couple of that show’s cast members, and then wrap with a conversation about Spike Lee’s Highest 2 Lowest.

(~:30) In The News:

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/will-smith-sets-first-look-film-deal-paramount-1236360208/
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/street-fighter-movie-plot-cast-1236361494/ (Legendary/Paramount deal)
Bluey movie coming to theaters on August 6, 2027 (will likely be competing with Secret Wars, Shrek 5, and Frozen III for biggest movie of the year)
https://variety.com/2025/film/news/michael-caine-ends-retirement-last-witch-hunter-2-1236512021/
https://www.slashfilm.com/1962376/the-conjuring-last-rites-box-office-domination-reasons/
https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/the-conjuring-hbo-max-series-nancy-won-showrunner-1236512675/
https://deadline.com/2025/09/amityville-horror-david-f-sandberg-reimagining-amazon-mgm-1236512692/
https://deadline.com/2025/09/cliffhanger-sequel-reboot-sylvester-stallone-classic-1236510228/
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/amc-theatres-horror-fans-slash-pass-1236362854/

(~20:55) The Conjuring: Last Rites

The Conjuring: Last Rites Review: The Warrens Go Out With A Scream In This Hectic, Sweet Finale

(~37:45) The Paper

The Paper Review: The Office Spin-Off Is A Hilarious, Charming, And Unexpected Love Letter To Journalism

(~01:06:05) Melvin Gregg and Ramona Young, who play Detrick and Nicole

(~01:10:56) Highest 2 Lowest

Highest 2 Lowest Review: Spike Lee & Denzel Washington Reunite For A Bumpy, Exciting Kurosawa Remake

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Halloween Horror Nights 2025, The Roses, The Spoilery Conclusion of Our Digman! Season 2 Interview, and More

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 19:55:50 +0000

On the September 3, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV news, hear a report about Halloween Horror Nights 2025, we’ll present an interview with the people behind The Roses and talk about that film, and wrap up with the final segment of Brad’s Digman! interview.

(~2:18) In The News:

(~19:14) Halloween Horror Nights 2025

Five Nights At Freddy's Is A Better Halloween Horror Nights Maze Than A Movie

Universal's Terrifier Maze Does One Thing Halloween Horror Nights Has Never Done Before

Every 2025 Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights Maze Ranked

(~33:15) The Roses

The Roses Review: A Devilishly Hilarious Dark Comedy About Love & Marriage

(~45:14) Jay Roach and Tony McNamara interview

(~01:00:38) Final segment of the Digman interview

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Honey Don't!, An Interview With Thunderbolts* Actor Geraldine Viswanathan, and More

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 19:45:57 +0000

On the August 27, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV news, talk a bit about Honey Don’t!, present an interview with a cast member of Marvel’s Thunderbolts, and wrap up with a listener email.

(~00:38) In The News:

(~11:45) Jacob’s Trailer Park

Keeper: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8TK8uJjyJg
Good Boy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4-CRkd_74g
Ballad of a Small Player: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVuAfgSLFI4
Fallout season 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TsP09cZA7o
The Mastermind: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcncY3iYol0
Arco: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNUkW6ywV-c
Anemone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVqoyMi98OI

(~25:50) Honey Don’t!

Honey Don't! Review: Margaret Qualley Sizzles In Ethan Coen's Moody, Unabashedly Queer Noir

(~38:00) Geraldine Viswanathan interview

(~52:34) Listener email

YiFeng from Boston wrote in, offering some more information about the conversation Bill and I had about physical media last week:

1. The biggest jump in quality on disc vs streaming is audio! Currently, ALL streaming platforms are lossy. An average 2hr film is around 500 megabytes lossy for streaming (equivalent to crappy mp3s) vs 5 GIGAbytes lossless (basically identical to studio masters, with no loss at all). So if Wes has full range speakers, you can tell movie soundtracks on Blu-rays have 10x more information than any streaming platforms.

2. As for video quality, bitrate-wise the most famous example is the Game of Thrones episode, “The Long Night,” which was a pixelated dark mess on HBO Max, but on 4k disc using a properly calibrated Dolby Vision display, you won’t see pixelization nor macroblocking but pristine high quality hdr image. The biggest selling feature of 4k is hdr!

3. At the time of this email, Gemini Man (and Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk) are the only two titles on 4k disc encoded with 60fps dolby vision. Every other 4k disc is 24fps. Currently, 4k discs do not allow for higher than 60fps but can potentially be updated to be variable or 120fps, but as of today, it tops out at 60fps.

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Nobody 2, How To Start A Physical Media Collection in 2025, and More

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 18:30:07 +0000

On the August 20, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV news.

(~00:33) In The News:

(~14:01) Nobody 2 spoiler-free conversation

Nobody 2 Review: Bob Odenkirk Is Invincible In A Violent, Fun Sequel That Wastes No Time

(~23:10) Listener emails:

Lorenzo wrote in responding to our conversation about James Gunn’s Superman. “Lex’s employee with the mustache is a character named Sydney Happersen. He was introduced during John Byrne’s post-Crisis Superman run, and he worked with Lex there in the comics too. Coincidentally, he was introduced in the same comic book issue as Amanda McCoy, who is another associate of Lex’s who also recently made her live-action debut (during the final season of Superman & Lois).

James Gunn has lamented having locked himself into using Adam Warlock in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 after setting him up in a credits scene in Vol. 2 and is therefore trying to move away from using credits scenes to set the stage for future projects. This, I think, explains why he opted to introduce Supergirl prior to the credits rolling on Superman. As for the way in which Supergirl is depicted in her cameo, her upcoming film is based on Tom King’s Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow series, which begins with Supergirl getting drunk on a planet with a red sun as alluded to in her cameo. With regards to Lobo’s role in the Supergirl movie, I don’t think we can really say with much certainty that Kara and Lobo will be “teaming up”. Lobo was not in the Woman of Tomorrow comics. While King initially planned to use Lobo in that run, Lobo didn’t wind up making it in when all was said and done. However, based on those comics I think it’s pretty easy to surmise how Lobo might be incorporated into the film adaptation, and it’s not as an ally to Kara. I think that Lobo will sort of be competing with Supergirl to get to Krem (the big bad of the comic and the movie) first to collect a bounty on him. Lobo is an antihero, so perhaps by the end of the film he will wind up on Supergirl’s side, but I think he will mostly be an antagonist in the movie.

I was shocked to hear you guys weren’t fond of the song choice during the Mr. Terrific fight scene. I think that song is lovely. It feels like it could’ve come right off the 50 First Dates soundtrack.

(~26:06) Wes from Dallas Fort-Worth wrote in and said:

Just wanted to get some help with selecting physical media. I would like to get back into buying Blu-rays but this time, I plan to be very selective and get only the best quality versions.

When shopping for them, I see that it has become a mess as there’s just basic movies on Blu-ray, there’s special feature Blu-rays, and then there’s those like the upcoming Tombstone re-release that is probably the best quality you’ll be able to find it in.

So my questions are:

1. What do I look for on the box to know that this is actually the very best version of a film and that I’m not just buying a standard copy that was out on Blu-ray.

2. Could you do a ranking of the best Blu-rays that have the definitive versions of a movie?

3. With bandwidth speeds increasing, do you think streaming from Netflix or iTunes will get to the same quality as these Blu-ray’s?

4. Off topic - any chance we’ll ever get to see the 120 fps version of Gemini Man somewhere, especially since many TVs now support this?

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Weapons (with Zach Cregger), Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3 (with showrunners), Fixed (with Genndy Tartakovsky), and More

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 14:35:07 +0000

On the August 13, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by a bunch of people to talk about the latest film and TV news, and present interviews with the folks behind Weapons, Fixed, and season 3 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.

(~00:25) In The News:

(~18:05) Weapons spoiler-free chat

(~23:49) Weapons spoiler discussion

(~43:29) Zach Cregger interview

(~51:18) Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3

(~01:08:57) Akiva Goldsman and Henry Alonso Myers interview

(~01:18:50) Fixed

(~01:31:06) Genndy Tartakovsky interview

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The Naked Gun (with Akiva Schaffer and the Screenwriters), Together (with Alison Brie, Dave Franco & Writer/Director Michael Shanks), Jurassic World Rebirth Thailand Recap (with Gareth Edwards, Jonathan Bailey, and More)

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 21:37:51 +0000

On the August 7, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by a bunch of people to talk about the latest film and TV news, recount a work trip he took to Thailand for Jurassic World Rebirth, and dig into new releases The Naked Gun and Together, plus play interviews with the folks behind those movies.

(~01:15) In The News:

(~29:10) The Naked Gun

(~46:40) Doug Mand and Dan Gregor interview

(~01:05:31) Akiva Schaffer interview

The Naked Gun Director Talks Spoof 'Rules' And The Reboot's Funniest Moments [Exclusive Interview]

The Naked Gun Review: Comedy Is Back With The Biggest, Hardest & Stupidest Laughs In Years

(~01:16:54) Together

(~01:27:25) Michael Shanks interview

(~01:37:50) Alison Brie and Dave Franco interview

Alison Brie And Dave Franco Want To Freak You Out Together [Exclusive Interview]

Together Review: Alison Brie And Dave Franco Get Gross In A Body Horror Comedy [Sundance]

(~01:46:28) Jurassic World Rebirth Thailand recap

(~01:50:54) Gareth Edwards/Jonathan Bailey

(~01:56:35) Luna Blaise/David Iocano

(~02:01:52) Audrina Miranda

Jurassic World Rebirth is now available to rent or own on Digital

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The Fantastic Four: First Steps Has Arrived, and Happy Gilmore 2 (with director Kyle Newacheck)

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 16:00:54 +0000

On the July 30, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by a bunch of people to talk about the latest film and TV news, talk about The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Happy Gilmore 2, and present an interview with the director of Happy Gilmore 2.

(~:45) In The News:

(~10:00) Jacob’s Trailer Park

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8R6DMlDtxk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOZjfK6zIro

https://www.slashfilm.com/1913918/stranger-things-season-5-trailer-song-deep-purple/

https://www.slashfilm.com/1791770/mortal-kombat-2-trailer/

https://www.slashfilm.com/1915003/tron-ares-trailer-selling-points-not-jared-leto/

https://www.slashfilm.com/1914804/fixed-filthiest-movie-2025-animated-netflix-release-trailer/

https://www.slashfilm.com/1914042/pixar-hoppers-trailer/

https://www.slashfilm.com/1918010/predator-badlands-trailer-alien-crossover-confirmed/

(~25:46) The Fantastic Four: First Steps

(~34:13) Spoilers for The Fantastic Four: First Steps

The Fantastic Four: First Steps Review: The MCU Gets It Right Again With Heroes Making The World A Better Place

(~56:30) Happy Gilmore 2

(~01:12:02) Spoilers for Happy Gilmore 2

(~01:14:35) Interview with Happy Gilmore 2 director Kyle Newachek

Happy Gilmore 2 Review: The Comedy Sequel Takes A Big Swing But Completely Whiffs It

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Eddington is Tearing People Apart (with Ari Aster), Plus Digman Season 2 (with Andy Samberg & Neil Campbell) and Sorry, Baby (with Eva Victor, Naomi Ackie & Lucas Hedges)

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 20:00:01 +0000

On the July 23, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by a bunch of people to talk about the latest film and TV news, talk about Eddington, Sorry, Baby, and Digman! season 2, and we’ll present interviews with the folks behind those projects.

(~00:27) In The News:

(~29:27) Eddington

(~32:30) Spoilers for Eddington

(~52:35) Ari Aster interview

Eddington Review: Ari Aster Holds Up A Mirror To American Insanity In This Twisted Western

(~01:03:37) Sorry, Baby

(~01:15:47) Eva Victor, Naomi Ackie, and Lucas Hedges interview

A24's Sorry, Baby Director And Stars On Finding Humor In Horrible Situations [Exclusive Interview]

(~01:30:25) Digman! season 2

(~01:36:05) Andy Samberg and Neil Campbell interview

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Superman Spoiler Conversation (with James Gunn, David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, and Nicholas Hoult), Plus Poker Face Season 2 (with Showrunner Tony Tost)

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 18:50:13 +0000

On the July 16, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by a bunch of people to talk about the latest film and TV news, have spoiler-filled conversations about James Gunn’s Superman and Poker Face season 2, and present interviews with the people behind those projects.

(~01:08) In The News:

(~06:55) Superman spoiler-free conversation: General thoughts, plus talk about the trio of main cast members

(~20:15) David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, and Nicholas Hoult interview

(~26:45) Superman conversation continues with full spoilers

(~56:15) James Gunn interview

Superman Review: James Gunn's Charming Crowd Pleaser Is Silly In All The Right Ways

(~01:03:35) Poker Face spoiler-filled conversation

(~01:26:09) Poker Face season 2 showrunner Tony Tost interview

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Jurassic World Rebirth (with Gareth Edwards), The Bear Season 4, and More

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 19:15:28 +0000

On the July 9, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by a bunch of people to talk about the latest film and TV news, have spoiler-filled conversations about The Bear season 4 and Jurassic World Rebirth, and we’ll also have an interview with Jurassic World Rebirth director Gareth Edwards.

(~00:23) In The News:

(~19:00) Jacob’s Trailer Park

Project Hail Mary (400 million views in one week, the most ever for a non-sequel, non-remake)
The Cat in the Hat
The Running Man
Bugonia
Roofman

(~30:30) Jurassic World Rebirth Review: This Back-To-Basics Dino Flick Gets Stuck In The Mud

(~01:04:35) Gareth Edwards interview

(~01:22:56) Spoiler-filled conversation about The Bear season 4

The Bear Season 4 Review: Last Season's Flawed Recipe Is Improved With An Emotional Feast

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F1, M3GAN 2.0, Denis Villeneuve to Direct Bond 26, Social Network 2, Ironheart Spoilers, and More

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 20:00:26 +0000

On the July 2, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by a bunch of people to talk about the latest film and TV news, Joseph Kosinski’s F1, M3GAN 2.0, play the Ironheart interview we teased last week, and celebrate the 41st anniversary of This is Spinal Tap.

(~01:12) In The News:

(~30:22) M3GAN 2.0 Review: Judgment Day Is Messy Mayhem In This 'Bad Straight Camp' Sequel

(~37:15) Spoilers - M3GAN 2.0 highs and lows

(~47:40) Ivanna Sakhno interview

(~52:03) This is Spinal Tap

(~01:06:15) Rob Reiner interview

(~01:19:26) F1 discussion (spoiler-free)

(~01:37:39) Ironheart spoiler discussion

(~01:50:36) Ironheart interview with Sev Ohanian and Zoie Nagelhout

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Jaws Turns 50, 28 Years Later is One of 2025's Best Films, Ironheart is Better Than You're Expecting, and More

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 19:55:30 +0000

On the June 25, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by a bunch of people to talk about the latest film and TV news, have a big discussion about Danny Boyle’s 28 Years Later, talk about Marvel’s Ironheart, and celebrate the 50th anniversary of Jaws.

(~01:37) In The News:

(~10:53) Ironheart Review: Marvel's Latest Show Is The Breath Of Fresh Air The MCU Truly Needs

(~27:07) 28 Years Later Review: A Scary, Gruesome, And Surprisingly Emotional Horror Saga

(~37:23) Spoilers for 28 Years Later

(~01:04:39) Jaws has turned 50. Here’s how it’s impacted Hollywood

Jaws Forever Changed The Way Movies Were Released, And We're Still Feeling That Impact

It's 2025 And I Just Watched Jaws For The First Time – These Are My Honest Thoughts

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HBO's The Mortician is a Great True-Crime Doc, Materialists is Very Different From Past Lives, and More

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 19:50:32 +0000

On the June 18, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by a bunch of people to talk about the latest film and TV news and present interviews with the writer/director of Materialists and the director of The Mortician, which has officially become the most-watched HBO doc of the last five years.

In The News: (~01:45)

(~30:35) Materialists Review: Celine Song Brings A Beautiful Depth And Yearning To The Traditional Rom-Com

(~37:27) Materialists spoiler discussion

(~01:01:40) Celine Song interview

(~01:12:09) The Mortician

(~01:21:27) The Mortician spoiler discussion

(~01:26:17) The Mortician ending

(~01:36:55) Joshua Rofé interview

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Podcast Exclusive Giveaway! Plus Predator: Killer of Killers, The Phoenician Scheme, and Ballerina Interviews, News Round-Up, and More

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 20:30:00 +0000

On the June 11, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by a bunch of people to announce a giveaway, talk about the latest film and TV news, and present interviews with the star and director of Ballerina, the stars of The Phoenician Scheme, and Dan Trachtenberg, the co-writer and director of Predator: Killer of Killers.

The Nice Guys 4K (~00:28)

Giveaway! (~02:36)

Tune into Shout! TV’s Double Take on 6/13 for a Pride Month double feature hosted by BJ and Harmony Colangelo. Shout! TV was able to hook us up with two special bundles that can be won by /Film Weekly listeners. These bundles consist of a 4K version of Rock ‘n Roll High School, a 4K version of Streets of Fire, a Blu-ray of Valley Girl, a Blu-ray of Sleepaway Camp, and a copy of the Sleepaway Camp book that BJ and Harmony wrote. To win, send an email to bpearson@slashfilm.com with the word “Giveaway” in the subject line, and tell us who your favorite queer movie character is and what you love about them. Winners must be based in the U.S., so apologies to our international listeners on this one, and this is crucial, to win, you must include your home address so I can send it to the people who are actually going to be mailing these out.

In The News: (~06:03)

Jacob’s Trailer Park (~32:56)

(~43:40) Ballerina Review: Some Great Action Scenes Can't Save This Dull John Wick Spin-Off

(~49:49) Operatic vs. back-to-basics

(~53:30) Spoiler discussion begins

(~59:22) Ana de Armas interview

(~01:03:11) Len Wiseman interview

(~01:17:21) Predator: Killer Of Killers Review: The Franchise Goes Animated To Spectacular Results

(~01:21:45) Spoiler discussion begins

(~01:21:51) Dan Trachtenberg interview

(~01:46:28) The Phoenician Scheme Review: A Breezy, Hilarious Wes Anderson Romp

(~01:56:39) Benicio del Toro, Michael Cera, and Mia Threapleton interview

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Interviews: Sir Ridley Scott, Kevin Smith, Bring Her Back Writer/Directors, and Friendship Writer/Director + Stranger Things 5, Ariana Grande's Next Movie & More

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 21:00:00 +0000

On the June 4, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by a bunch of people to talk about the latest film and TV news and present interviews with a bunch of directors, including the filmmakers behind Bring Her Back, the director of the Tim Robinson comedy Friendship, Kevin Smith, and legendary director Ridley Scott.

In The News: (~01:10)

Bring Her Back (~19:53)

How it compares to Talk to Me (~20:18)

Sally Hawkins’ performance, and way the film handles grief (23:30)

The movie’s violence/gore (~30:40)

Interview with Danny and Michael Philippou (~38:40)

Friendship (~54:16)

Paul Rudd’s I Love You, Man connection (~59:23)

Some of our favorite moments (~01:03:42)

Interview with writer/director Andrew DeYoung (~01:08:53)

Dogma (~01:26:13)

Where does Dogma stand in Kevin Smith’s filmography? (~01:28:41)

Jason Mewes’ performance (~01:32:37)

The Wild, Complete Story Behind Kevin Smith Reclaiming Dogma For Re-Release

Why Kevin Smith Paid Tribute To John Hughes In Dogma But Still Dumped On Home Alone

Interview with Kevin Smith (~01:33:45)

Kingdom of Heaven (~01:41:15)

Is this Ridley Scott’s best movie? (~01:50:26)

Ridley Scott interview (~01:53:00)

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Rick and Morty Cast and Producers, An Early Look at Pixar's Elio, An Elden Ring Movie, Hacks Season 5, and More

Wed, 28 May 2025 19:30:00 +0000

On the May 28, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by a bunch of people to talk about the latest film and TV news and present interviews with the folks behind Rick and Morty and the new Disney-Pixar movie Elio.

Rick and Morty season 8 (:30)

Rick and Morty’s evolution (03:00)

Interview with Ian Cardoni, Harry Belden, and Spencer Grammer (06:32)

The season 8 premiere (17:46)

What kind of show is this? (19:52)

Interview with Dan Harmon and Scott Marder (24:30)

Brad went to Pixar and saw some footage from Elio (34:12)

Interview with Elio directors Madeline Sharafian and Domee Shi (39:17)

Was Brad won over by what he saw? (43:40)

In The News: (56:12)

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Final Destination Bloodlines Cast, Murderbot, A Whac-a-Mole Movie, Rambo Prequel, and More

Wed, 21 May 2025 15:00:00 +0000

On the May 21, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by a bunch of people to talk about the latest film and TV news, talk a little about what we’ve been watching, and present interviews with the folks behind Final Destination Bloodlines and the Apple TV+ show Murderbot.

A discussion about Final Destination franchise as a whole (~:15)

Final Destination Bloodlines Review: A Bloody Good Return And A Fun Franchise Best Spoiler-free talk (~10:00)

Spoilers begin in this interview with Kaitlyn Santa Juana (Stefani), Teo Briones (Charlie), and Rya Kihlstedt (Darlene) (~15:33)

Best kills in Bloodlines (~22:57)

Interview with directors Adam Stein and Zach Lipovsky (~28:41)

Tony Todd (~43:07)

Interview with Richard Harmon (Erik), Owen Patrick Joyner (Bobby), and Anna Lore (Julia) (~49:17)

In The News: (~58:08)

Here are our takes on the Apple TV+ sci-fi comedy series Murderbot (01:22:27)

Weitz brothers interview (01:30:35)

Supporting cast discussion (01:34:01)

Noma Dumezweni and David Dastmalchian interview (01:38:51)

Opening credits sequence (01:42:54)

What Murderbot says about our obsession with TV (01:44:49)

Akshay Khanna and Tamara Podemski interview (01:47:10)

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Tony Gilroy Talks Andor, Chad Stahelski on Wick is Pain & John Wick 5 + X-Men Director, The Return of HBO Max, and More

Wed, 14 May 2025 21:30:00 +0000

On the May 14, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by a bunch of people to talk about the latest film and TV news, talk a little about what we’ve been watching, and present interviews with the folks behind Andor and Wick is Pain.

Ben and Brad talk about Andor season 2 (~:50)

Ben’s Tony Gilroy interview (~09:49)

In The News: (~36:51)

Marvel's X-Men Reboot Movie May Have Found A Director (And He's Perfect)
The Biggest Avengers: Doomsday Rumor Has Been Confirmed Thanks To An X-Men Actor
Here’s How You Can Get Cheaper Movie Tickets at AMC Theaters
Sinners Just Passed A Box Office Milestone Not Seen In Nearly A Decade
Cocomelon movie
Jane Schoenbrun’s next film is called Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma
HBO Max Returns As Warner Bros. Discovery Changes The Name Of Its Streaming Service (Again)
WB shuffles some release dates
The Bear and Alien: Earth get premiere dates
Elizabeth Olsen joins the cast of Flesh of the Gods
Creed TV spin-off
Forget Deep Impact And Armageddon — Here Come Two Movies About People Swallowed By Whales
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning Review: Tom Cruise Tries To Save The World In This Messy, Intense Sequel

Jacob’s Trailer Park: (~01:05:25)

In The Water Cooler: (~01:21:00)

What we’ve been Watching:
Jacob watched Apple’s Murderbot (and read the first novella).
Ben watched Criterion’s 4K of The Umbrellas of Cherbourg and On the Waterfront.

Bill and Ben talk Wick is Pain (~01:31:19)

Ben’s Chad Stahelski and Josh Oreck interview about Wick is Pain (~01:41:03)

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Clown in a Cornfield is More Than Meets The Eye + Interview With Writer/Director Eli Craig

Fri, 09 May 2025 13:00:00 +0000

On the May 9, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about Eli Craig’s new horror movie Clown in a Cornfield, and present an interview with co-writer/director Eli Craig.

In Our Feature Presentation: Clown In A Cornfield Is One Of The Best Scary Clown Horror Movies Ever Made [SXSW]

General thoughts
Spoilers
Interview with Eli Craig

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Indie Sci-Fi Movie Watch the Skies Uses AI In An Ethical Way + Interviews With The Filmmakers

Thu, 08 May 2025 13:00:00 +0000

On the May 8, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Jacob Hall to talk about the new movie Watch the Skies and present an interview with the director Victor Danell, producer Albin Pettersson, and Flawless Co-Founder Scott Mann.

In Our Feature Presentation: UFO Sweden Review: A Bunch Of Swedes Show Hollywood How To Amblin [Fantastic Fest 2023]

AI technology video
Interview

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Podcast Update and Water Cooler: The Righteous Gemstones, Cruising, and More

Wed, 07 May 2025 19:59:34 +0000

On the May 7, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what we’ve been watching.

In the Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Doing:
Ben has an announcement to make about the show (check him out on Bluesky), met up with BJ and Harmony for dinner, went to Jazz at LACMA, visited Cloud Gate (aka The Bean), the Art Institute of Chicago, and saw a Chicago Cubs game.
BJ went into the Criterion Mobile closet, saw her first pullquote on a billboard, and got a new movie tattoo
What we’ve been Reading:
BJ is reading The Dad Rock that Made Me a Woman by Niko Stratis
What we’ve been Watching:
Ben watched The Righteous Gemstones and The Rehearsal season 2.
BJ watched Cruising, Blinded By the Light, The Righteous Gemstones
What we’ve been Eating:
Ben met up with Brad in Chicago to see a movie he can’t talk about yet, and ate at Pequods and Mr. Beef.
BJ is SO JEALOUS BEN HAD PEQUODS. But in continuing her quest to eat gimmick food, she finally tried the Doritos branded vodka.
What we’ve been Playing:
BJ is playing Nintendo 64

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Sgt. Rock is On Hold, Road House 2 Finds a Director, and More

Tue, 06 May 2025 20:04:11 +0000

On the May 6, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by no one to go over the latest film and TV news.

In The News:

Full trailer for GTA VI has been released, with a May 26, 2026 release date (The Mandalorian and Grogu is hitting theaters on May 22)
Another Solo Deadpool Movie Probably Won't Happen – But Ryan Reynolds Has A More Intriguing Idea
Sgt. Rock no longer in development - Variety
Arnold Schwarzenegger Almost Played DC's Sgt. Rock – And Then It Fell Apart
Guy Ritchie to direct Jake Gyllenhaal in Road House 2 - Variety
Practical Magic 2 coming only to theaters on September 18, 2026

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How Thunderbolts* Performed During Its First Box Office Weekend, and More

Mon, 05 May 2025 17:00:05 +0000

On the May 5, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the weekend’s box office numbers.

In The News:

Box office top 10
How did Thunderbolts do? What does this mean for Marvel?
Marvel's Thunderbolts Isn't Really A Thunderbolts Movie (And That's Disappointing)

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Thunderbolts* is the Best Marvel Movie in a Long Time

Fri, 02 May 2025 13:00:00 +0000

On the May 2, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to talk about the latest Marvel Studios movie, Thunderbolts*.

In Our Feature Presentation: Thunderbolts* Review: Marvel Finally Matures Its Cinematic Universe With An Emotional Gut Punch

General thoughts
Spoilers

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Water Cooler: The Accountant 2, The Legend of Ochi, Clue, and More

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 18:40:00 +0000

On the April 30, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.

In the Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Doing:
Ben visited the graves of some famous people at Forest Lawn Cemetery, and then got stuck on the Jurassic World ride and visited Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios.
What we’ve been Watching:
Chris watched Y2K, The Accountant 2, Clue, and the new 4K release of Timecop.
Ben watched the first Accountant, The Legend of Ochi, On Swift Horses, and Light and Magic season 2.
What we’ve been Eating:
What we’ve been Playing:

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New Hunger Games Casting, Revenge of the Sith Completes the Prequel Trilogy Redemption Tour, and More

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 19:45:00 +0000

On the April 29, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news.

In The News:

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My First Time at the TCM Classic Film Festival

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 20:40:00 +0000

On the April 28, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks about the 2025 TCM Classic Film Festival.

In Our Feature Presentation: TCMFF 2025!

Suspicion
Back to the Future
Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
Talk of the Town
Heat

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Havoc Has Some Jaw-Dropping Action Setpieces + Interview with Writer/Director Gareth Evans

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 14:30:00 +0000

On the April 25, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to talk about Gareth Evans’ long-awaited action movie Havoc, and present an interview with writer/director Gareth Evans.

In Our Feature Presentation: Havoc Review: Tom Hardy And Gareth Evans Team For A Hyperviolent Shoot 'Em Up

General thoughts
Interview with Gareth Evans

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Until Dawn Takes A Different Approach Than The Game + Interview with Director David F. Sandberg and Producer/Writer Gary Dauberman

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0000

On the April 24, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer Bill Bria to talk about the new horror movie Until Dawn, and present an interview with director David F. Sandberg and producer/writer Gary Dauberman.

In Our Feature Presentation: Until Dawn Review: David F. Sandberg's Video Game Adaptation Is The Most Horror Movie Of The Year

What’s your relationship to the game?
General thoughts about the movie
Interview with David F. Sandberg and Gary Dauberman

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Andor Season 2 is Finally Here + Interview with Tony Gilroy and Genevieve O'Reilly

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 18:05:00 +0000

On the April 23, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer Jeremy Mathai to talk about the first three episodes of Andor, and present an interview with showrunner Tony Gilroy and actress Genevieve O’Reilly (who plays Mon Mothma).

In Our Feature Presentation: Andor Season 2 Review: Star Wars' Best, Boldest Experiment Ends With A Bang

General thoughts about the series
Spoilers about eps 1-3
Interview with Tony Gilroy and Genevieve O’Reilly

Andor Season 2's Unexpected Mon Mothma Moment Is A True 2025 Mood In Every Possible Way

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Sinners Opening Weekend, News From Star Wars Celebration, and More

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 17:42:44 +0000

On the April 22, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news.

In The News:

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2025 Summer Movie Preview and Box Office Predictions

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0000

On the April 21, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the 2025 summer movie season.

Before we get into this, I just wanted to share a quick email response we got about last Monday’s episode where we talked about the biggest problems facing the world of movies these days. Eric from Los Angeles wrote in and said, “I would like to know why movie theaters aren’t picking up the baton as a place to buy new and even used DVDs. That seems more synergistic than axe-throwing.”

In Our Feature Presentation: Summer 2025 at the box office

May 2 - June 27
July 4 - August 29

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Sinners Is An All-Timer + Interviews With Delroy Lindo and Miles Caton

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 23:55:00 +0000

On the April 18, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editors Brad Oman and BJ Colangelo to talk about Ryan Coogler’s newest film, Sinners, and present interviews with actors Delroy Lindo and Miles Caton.

In Our Feature Presentation: Sinners Review: Ryan Coogler's Bloody Vampire Masterclass Is 2025's Movie To Beat

General reactions
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Miles Caton interview
Delroy Lindo interview

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Listener Mailbag: Narnia, Thoughts From An Indie Theater Owner, and More

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 22:18:28 +0000

On the April 17, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to open up the mailbag and go through some listener feedback to Monday’s episode of the show.

In Our Feature Presentation:

Listener mailbag!
Flow post-credits from David
Scott from Rochester, NY
Anonymous from the UK
Jerikah from Gainesville, FL
Jorge from Portugal
Alex from Houston, TX
Cory

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Water Cooler: Sinners, Mindhunter, Tombstone 4K, and More

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 19:40:12 +0000

On the April 16, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.

In the Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Doing:
Ben tried out the GOOVIS G3 Max.
What we’ve been Watching:
Chris watched Sinners, Black Bag, Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing, The Last of Us, and rewatched both seasons of Mindhunter.
Ben watched Not Just a Goof, The Amateur, Sherlock Jr., and the new 4K of Tombstone.
What we’ve been Eating:
Ben ate at Majordomo, Maccheroni Republic, Dama, and had a strawberry donut from Donut Man.

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Box Office and News Catch-Up: Tarantino/Fincher, Superman, Predator: Killer of Killers, and More

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 18:55:48 +0000

On the April 15, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to catch up on some box office numbers and talk about the latest film and TV news.

In The News:

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The Biggest Problems Facing Movie Theaters, Studios, and Moviegoers in 2025

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 15:00:00 +0000

On a special episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the biggest problems facing the world of movie theaters and exhibition right now.

In Our Feature Presentation:

Datapoints
Problems for theaters
Problems for studios
Problems for moviegoers
Potential solutions

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Warfare Is Unlike Any War Film We've Ever Seen + Interviews with Directors Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0000

On the April 11, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Jacob Hall and staff writers Jeremy Mathai and Bill Bria to talk about the new movie Warfare and present an interview with the movie’s two directors, Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland.

In Our Feature Presentation: Warfare Review: A Disturbing, Riveting Nightmare That Redefines 'War Movie'

Interview with Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland

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Spoiler-Free Discussion About Drop, Blumhouse's Latest High-Concept Thriller + Interview With Director Christopher Landon

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 15:30:00 +0000

On the April 10, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo and staff writer Ryan Scott to have a spoiler-free conversation about Christopher Landon’s new movie Drop, and we’ll present an interview with director Christopher Landon.

In Our Feature Presentation: Drop Review: This Bad Date Makes For A Killer Thriller [SXSW]

Spoiler-free thoughts
Interview with Christopher Landon

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Yellowjackets Season 3 is Incredible + Interview With Director Ben Semanoff

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0000

On the April 9, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to talk about season 3 of Yellowjackets and present an interview with the director of the most recent episode, Ben Semanoff.

In Our Feature Presentation: Yellowjackets Season 3 Review: The Coming-Of-Age Cannibal Mystery Series Has Us Hungering For More

How does season 3 compare to other seasons?
What makes episode 9 special?
Interview

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Hell of a Summer is A Horror Comedy Done Right + Interview With Writer/Director/Star Finn Wolfhard

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 15:00:00 +0000

On the April 8, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks about the new horror comedy Hell of a Summer, and presents an interview with writer/director/star Finn Wolfhard.

In Our Feature Presentation: Hell of a Summer Review: A Campfire Slasher That’s Light on Scares But Big on Charm

Finn Wolfhard interview

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Universal's Epic Universe Theme Park is Astonishing

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 19:10:00 +0000

On the April 7, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Jacob Hall to talk all about Universal’s new Epic Universe.

In Our Feature Presentation:

Epic Universe Envisions A Bold New World For Immersive Theme Parks – And It Succeeds

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Freaky Tales Is An Unusual Outlier + Interview With Writer/Directors Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 15:00:00 +0000

On the April 4, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks about the new film Freaky Tales and presents an interview with the movie's writer/directors, Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck.

In Our Feature Presentation: Freaky Tales!

Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck interview

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The Ballad of Wallis Island Is One of My Favorite Films of 2025 + Interview With Writers/Stars Tim Key and Tom Basden

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 16:00:00 +0000

On the April 3, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks about one of his favorite films of the year so far, The Ballad of Wallis Island, and presents an interview with the writers/stars of the film.

In Our Feature Presentation:

Interview with Tim Key and Tom Basden

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Water Cooler: RIP Val Kilmer, Discworld, The Studio, and More

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 20:05:00 +0000

On the April 2, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Jacob Hall to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been watching.

Before we get to that, RIP Val Kilmer.

In the Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Doing:
Jacob ran two half marathons and then suffered a terrible accident.
What we’ve been Reading:
Ben read The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins.
Jacob read The Path to Paradise by Sam Wasson, and has begun reading Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series.
What we’ve been Watching:
Ben has been watching a bunch of stuff he can’t talk about yet, but he wants to talk about The Brutalist 4K.
Jacob watched Warfare, Mickey 17, The Studio, and The Pitt.
What we’ve been Playing:
Ben has been listening to The Serpent and the Rainbow score.

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Beatles 4-Movie Biopic, Avengers: Doomsday Cast, Spider-Man Updates, John Wick 5, and More

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 20:20:00 +0000

On the April 1, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news.

In The News:

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Weekend Box Office Numbers, And Why Haven't Studios Gone All In On Re-Releases?

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 19:10:00 +0000

On the March 31, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the weekend’s box office numbers.

In The News:

Top 10
Analysis

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Death of a Unicorn + Interview With Writer/Director Alex Scharfman

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 14:55:00 +0000

On the March 28, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks a little about Death of a Unicorn and presents an interview with writer/director Alex Scharfman.

In Our Feature Presentation: Death Of A Unicorn Review: Unicorn Violence Starts Out Fun Then Grows Stale In This Horror-Comedy [SXSW]

Alex Scharfman interview

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Our 5 Favorite Jason Statham Movies

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 19:22:39 +0000

On the March 27, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to talk about their favorite Jason Statham movies.

In Our Feature Presentation: A Working Man Review: Jason Statham Is A Killer Girl Dad In A Generic John Wick Knockoff

What makes Jason Statham special?
Top 5 list

Pairing Jason Statham With A Baby Was A Big Bet For The Fast 8 Crew

The Expendables 3 Stunt That Almost Cost Jason Statham His Life

Are Tom Cruise's Collateral & Jason Statham's Transporter Connected?

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Water Cooler: Dope Thief, Altered States & More + Coyote vs. Acme May Not Be Dead Yet & Bond Gets New Producers

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 20:06:31 +0000

On the March 26, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to talk about the latest film and TV news and gather around the virtual water cooler to talk about what they’ve been watching.

In The News:

In the Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Doing:
BJ has been obsessively watching mental hygiene films from the 1940s and 50s.
What we’ve been Reading:
BJ is reading Daughter of Daring by Mallory O’Meara
What we’ve been Watching:
Ben watched Black Bag, A Woman of Paris, the first three episodes of Dope Thief, and all four episodes of Adolescence.
BJ watched The Terror of Tiny Town, Twilight: Breaking Dawn pts 1&2, Ken Russell’s Altered States, and Adolescence
What we’ve been Eating:
BJ has been eating Aldi Breakfast Bites French toast meatballs (dude, they’re so good lol)
What we’ve been Playing:
BJ has been playing PIZZA TOWER!!

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Tommy Boy Turns 30 This Year + Interviews With Director Peter Segal and Co-Star Bo Derek

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 17:21:57 +0000

On the March 25, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to celebrate the 1995 movie Tommy Boy on its 30th anniversary, and present interviews with the film’s director, and co-star Bo Derek.

Tommy Boy discussion
Peter Segal interview
Bo Derek interview

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Snow White Had A Disastrous Opening Weekend, The Alto Knights Tanked, and More

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 19:07:43 +0000

On the March 24, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer Ryan Scott to talk about the weekend’s box office numbers.

Listener email:

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Top 10 at the domestic box office
Snow White
The Alto Knights
Ash, Magazine Dreams

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Locked Is A Schlocky B-Movie Thriller + Interview With Director David Yarovesky

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 19:30:00 +0000

On the March 21, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to talk about the new movie Locked and present an interview with director David Yarovesky.

In Our Feature Presentation: Locked Review: The Bill Skarsgard Trapped In A Car Movie Is Weirdly Relatable Right Now

General thoughts
Spoilers
Interview

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Severance Season 2 Finale Spoiler Discussion: Are You As Frustrated With This Show As We Are?

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 02:00:00 +0000

“Hello everyone and welcome to /Film Daily. Today is Thursday, March 20, 2025. On today’s episode of the show, we’re going to…”

(double check mic settings) On the March 20, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to talk about the Severance season 2 finale.

In Our Feature Presentation:

Severance season 2 finale discussion

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Water Cooler: The Pitt, Rear Window, Lost in Translation, Neighbors, and More

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 19:22:37 +0000

On the March 19, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been watching.

In the Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Doing:
Brad went down to Nashville, TN for a little bit
What we’ve been Watching:
Brad has been watching The Pitt and Severance. Rewatched Lost in Translation and Neighbors.
Ben has been watching a bunch of stuff he can’t talk about yet, and rewatched Alfred Hitchcock’s Rear Window.
What we’ve been Eating:
Brad tried Buc-ee’s Cinnamon Beaver Nuggets, Rice Krispies Treats Chocolate Eggs, Sour Cream and Onion Funyuns, Ghostbusters energy drinks from Oxyshred, had amazing brunch at The Brunch Collective and The Butter Milk Ranch in Tennessee.
What we’ve been Playing:
Brad went to Game Terminal in Tennessee and played some pinball

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Saw XI Falls Apart, Colin Farrell Joins Another DC Project, Cujo Gets An Unexpected Director, and More

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 19:10:23 +0000

On the March 18, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer Ryan Scott to talk about the weekend’s box office numbers and the latest film and TV news.

In The News:

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The Best Movies of The 2025 SXSW Film Festival

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 17:40:16 +0000

On the March 17, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writers Ryan Scott, Rafael Motamayor, and Michael Boyle to talk about the best things they saw at the SXSW 2025 Film Festival.

In Our Feature Presentation:

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Opus is an Ambitious Debut + Interview With Writer/Director Mark Anthony Green

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 19:19:26 +0000

On the March 14, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer Bill Bria to talk about the new movie Opus and present an interview with writer/director Mark Anthony Green.

In Our Feature Presentation: Opus Review: This Cult Horror Comedy Is Too Familiar For Its Own Good [Sundance]

General thoughts
Spoilers
Interview with Mark Anthony Green

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Looney Tunes Hit The Big Screen In The Day The Earth Blew Up + Interview with Porky Pig and Daffy Duck Voice Actor Eric Bauza

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 14:00:00 +0000

On the March 13, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to talk about The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie, and present an interview with actor Eric Bauza and director Pete Browngardt.

In Our Feature Presentation: Looney Tunes Has One Of The Best Animated Movies Of 2024, And It's Coming To Theaters

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Interview
A.I. Has Hollywood Voice Actors Trapped Between Peril And Possibility
Eric Bauza’s IMDb page

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Water Cooler: MovieScent, Hoosiers, Runaway Jury, Glory, and More

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 20:25:00 +0000

On the March 12, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.

In the Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Doing:
Ben gave MovieScent a try.
What we’ve been Watching:
Chris watched Flow, Hoosiers, Runaway Jury, The Gorge, Arlington Road, Wolf Man, Adolescence, and Glass Onion.
Ben watched The Wages of Fear 4K, Magazine Dreams, and rewatched Glory.

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Disc Rot is Back in the News

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:10:00 +0000

On the March 11, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer Bill Bria to talk about disc rot.

In The News:

What Is Disc Rot? Physical Media's Greatest Boogeyman Explained

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The 2025 Box Office Is Not Off To A Good Start

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 18:05:52 +0000

On the March 10, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the weekend’s box office numbers.

In The News:

Top 10
State of the box office in March 2025
Mickey 17
In the Lost Lands

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Mickey 17 is Extremely Divisive + Interviews with Bong Joon-ho & Cast

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 20:50:49 +0000

On the March 7, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to talk about Bong Joon Ho’s latest film Mickey 17, and present an interview with the director and two of the film’s stars.

In Our Feature Presentation: Mickey 17 Review: Bong Joon-Ho Delivers Another Masterpiece

Mickey 17 general thoughts
Spoilers
Interviews with Toni Collette/Naomi Ackie, Steven Yeun, and Director Bong and Sharon Choi

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Ranking The Films of Bong Joon-ho

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 21:03:36 +0000

On the March 6, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to rank the films of director Bong Joon-ho.

In Our Feature Presentation:

Ranking Director Bong’s filmography

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Daredevil: Born Again is Here + Interview With Charlie Cox and Vincent D'Onofrio

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 15:00:00 +0000

On the March 5, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Jacob Hall and staff writer Jeremy Mathai to talk about the first two episodes of Daredevil: Born Again, and present a brief interview with stars Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio.

In Our Feature Presentation:

General thoughts
Spoilers - That ep. 1 death
How this compares to previous seasons of Daredevil
Fisk/Vanessa
Corrupt cops
Interview

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RIP Michelle Trachtenberg, The Beekeeper 2, A24's Barney Movie Finds A Writer, and More

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:31:04 +0000

On the March 4, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by no one to talk about the latest film and TV news.

In The News:

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Anora Wins Big and Sean Baker Makes Oscars History at the 97th Academy Awards

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 17:16:58 +0000

On the March 3, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer Nina Starner to talk about the actual winners of the 97th Annual Academy Awards.

In Our Feature Presentation: 2025 Academy Award Winners: A Complete List

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Remembering Gene Hackman, One Of The Greatest Actors Ever

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 19:59:52 +0000

On the February 28, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer Jeremy Smith to talk about some of our favorite Gene Hackman movies.

In Our Feature Presentation: Gene Hackman, One Of The Greatest Actors Of All Time, Is Dead At 95

Gene Hackman Is The Best Actor Ever
What made him special as a performer
Echoing roles throughout his career
Some of our favorite Hackman performances

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Oscar Predictions: Who Will Win at the 97th Academy Awards?

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 20:38:35 +0000

On the February 27, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer Nina Starner to predict the winners of the 97th annual Academy Awards.

In Our Feature Presentation: It's time to predict the Oscar winners.

How closely do you track Oscar buzz and precursor awards shows, etc?
Predictions!

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Water Cooler: No Other Land, Cooties, The Third Man, and More

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 21:34:34 +0000

On the February 26, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been watching.

In the Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Doing:
BJ has started getting laser hair removal!
What we’ve been Reading:
BJ is reading You Couldn't Ignore Me If You Tried: The Brat Pack, John Hughes, and Their Impact on a Generation
What we’ve been Watching:
Ben watched No Other Land, The Third Man on 4K, and The Last Five Years.
BJ (re)watched Cooties, If These Walls Could Talk, and Dinner In America/Snack Shack w/ Q&A!
What we’ve been Eating:
BJ tried the viral dubai chocolate lol

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Amazon Now Controls James Bond, Kathleen Kennedy Stepping Down at Lucasfilm, DC Update From James Gunn & Peter Safran, and More

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 19:00:00 +0000

On the February 25, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to talk about the latest film and TV news.

In The News:

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Captain America: Brave New World Is Still Number 1 at the Box Office, The Monkey Positions Oz Perkins As An A-List Horror Director, And More

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 19:44:15 +0000

On the February 24, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the weekend’s box office numbers.

In The News:

Top 10
Captain America dip
The Monkey Proves Stephen King Is Box Office Gold - In The Right Hands
The Unbreakable Boy
Cleaner
Daisy Ridley's Career Is In An Odd Place Right Now [Sundance]

Listener email: Jason from Virginia wrote us an email at bpearson@slashfilm.com and said:

“I heard the conversation between yourself and Ryan discussing the new version of Lilo & Stitch potentially making more money than people think, and I just wanted to contribute my two cents. My wife and I went to Europe for a week and a half at the beginning of December (Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands). In almost every store that we went in, there was something with Stitch on it. Clothing, glasses, stuffed animals, little action figures. It got to a point where my wife and I were making a game of it and were actively looking for Stitch. I had no idea that Stitch was this popular in Western Europe. I don't know if that will impact the box office, but I can't help but agree with Ryan that this movie will make a lot more than I originally anticipated. I have been listening since the very beginning, and I appreciate all that you do.”

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The Monkey Is A 180° Tonal Flip From Longlegs + Interview With Director Oz Perkins

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:00:00 +0000

On the February 21, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writers Bill Bria and Jeremy Mathai to talk about Oz Perkins’ newest movie, The Monkey, and present an interview with Oz Perkins.

In Our Feature Presentation: The Monkey Review: Osgood Perkins' Longlegs Follow-Up Can't Live Up To The Hype

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Reacher Season 3 is a Huge Improvement + Interviews with Alan Ritchson, Lee Child, and More

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:00:00 +0000

On the February 20, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Jacob Hall to talk about season 3 of the Prime Video series Reacher and present interviews with its stars and the author behind the book series, Lee Child.

In Our Feature Presentation: Reacher Season 3 Review: TV's Best Action Show Gets Its Mojo Back

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Water Cooler: SNL50, The White Lotus Season 3, And More

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:15:00 +0000

On the February 19, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to gather around the water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.

Shout-out to Sue from Colorado, who wrote us an email at bpearson@slashfilm.com.

In the Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Watching:
Ben and Brad watched SNL50.
Brad watched Ladies and Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music, SNL 50: The Homecoming Concert, Kinda Pregnant, You’re Cordially Invited, and he’s been dabbling in British quiz panel shows.
Ben watched The White Lotus season 3 premiere, The Seed of the Sacred Fig, and I’m Still Here.
What we’ve been Eating:
Brad tried 100 Grand and Butterfinger Ice Cream Bars, Post Malone’s Oreos, Hawaiian Punch C4 Energy Drink, Blackberry Dr. Pepper, Dunkin Refresher Jelly Beans, Harry Potter Butterbeer Hershey Kisses

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The Goonies 2, Harry Potter TV Show Finds Its Dumbledore, Captain America 4's Box Office Numbers, and More

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 17:40:00 +0000

On the February 18, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office expert Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news and break down the biggest stories from the box office this past weekend.

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The Gorge is Extremely Silly (And Kinda Rad) + Interviews With Director Scott Derrickson and Screenwriter Zach Dean

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0000

On the February 17, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Jacob Hall to talk about Scott Derrickson’s new movie The Gorge, and present interviews with Derrickson and screenwriter Zach Dean.

In Our Feature Presentation:

The Gorge thoughts
Zach Dean interview
Scott Derrickson interview

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Captain America: Brave New World Starts Off Strong, But Ultimately Disappoints

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 20:05:30 +0000

On the February 14, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer Jeremy Mathai to talk about Julius Onah’s new movie, Captain America: Brave New World.

In Our Feature Presentation: Captain America: Brave New World Review: Sam Wilson's First Solo Movie Is A Safe, Forgettable Rehash

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Water Cooler: Apple Cider Vinegar, Gunga Din, The Monkey, and More

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 21:03:55 +0000

On the February 13, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to dive into the mailbag and then gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been watching.

In The Mailbag:

Creation of the Gods 2: Demon Force trailer
Spreading the wealth during awards season

In the Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Watching:
Ben watched Gunga Din.
Chris watched Apple Cider Vinegar, The Monkey, Koyaanisqatsi, and rewatched Knives Out.

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Water Cooler: One of Them Days, Severance S2, Fantasticland, Eraserhead, and More

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 21:23:54 +0000

On the February 12, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer Nina Starner to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.

In the Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Doing:
Nina has been celebrating the Eagles’ win, go BIIIIRDS
What we’ve been Reading:
Nina read The Favourites, Layne Fargo/Penitence, Kristin Koval/Fantasticland, Mike Bockoven
What we’ve been Watching:
Ben watched One of Them Days, Eraserhead, Lifeboat, and 5 Centimeters Per Second.
Nina watched Anora (rewatch), The Wild Robot, The Traitors, Severance,
What we’ve been Eating:
Nina has been eating ice cream football cake (Super Bowl tradition), spicy salmon bowls, and pasta amatriciana.
What we’ve been Playing:
Nina is basically always playing Spiritfarer and is dabbling in Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.

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Fantastic Four & Jurassic World Rebirth Trailers, Buffy Sequel & More News + Interview With Better Man Co-Writer/Director Michael Gracey

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 15:30:00 +0000

On the February 11, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Jacob Hall to talk about some news items and then present an interview with Michael Gracey, the writer and director of Better Man.

In The News:

In Our Feature Presentation:

Better Man
Michael Gracey interview

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The Biggest Movie Trailers From Last Night's Super Bowl + Box Office Recap

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 19:15:00 +0000

On the February 10, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about some of the biggest movie trailers from the Super Bowl and the weekend’s box office numbers.

In The News: Super Bowl trailers!

Jurassic World Rebirth
Thunderbolts*
How to Train Your Dragon
Lilo & Stitch
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
F1

Shout-out to Zach from East Central Wisconsin, who wrote in on January 29 and lightly chastised us for being pretty dismissive of Dogman seemingly out of ignorance to the property. I’ll read a little from his email: “I’m a childless man-child in his mid-30s who follows the comics and graphic novels industry, so my knowledge comes from that world, where Dogman is an absolute juggernaut. In any year end sales data breakdown for graphic novels, Dogman’s now 12 volumes are often the majority of the top 20, outselling by large magnitudes the most storied franchises in that space (Spider-Man, Batman, Watchmen).” Skipping ahead, he says, “Although I can’t speak to its quality, this movie has a gigantic built-in audience that if it hits will most likely result in a moderate to major success.”

Notable stories from two weekends ago
Top 10
Stories from this most recent weekend

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Heart Eyes is a Slasher Rom-Com That (Mostly) Works

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 21:07:32 +0000

On the February 7, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo and staff writer Ryan Scott to talk about Josh Ruben’s newest movie, Heart Eyes.

In Our Feature Presentation: Heart Eyes Review: This Slasher Rom-Com Isn't Scary, But It Is Stylish And Sweet

Heart Eyes general thoughts
Spoilers

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Water Cooler: Love Hurts, The Lost City of Z, Number 24, The Narrow Margin, and More

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 20:10:32 +0000

On the February 6, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer Jeremy Mathai to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.

In the Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Reading:
Jeremy read David Grann’s The Lost City of Z and is reading The Wager.
Ben read The Nolan Variations by Tom Shone.
What we’ve been Watching:
Jeremy watched Number 24, Harley Quinn season 5, and is rewatching Daredevil season 1.
Ben watched The Narrow Margin, Black Doves, Love Hurts, finally finished Dark Matter, and watched Ladies and Gentlemen…50 Years of SNL Music.

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Sundance 2025: Seven More Movies (And One TV Show) To Put On Your Radar

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 16:30:00 +0000

On the February 5, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman and editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to talk about the narrative features of Sundance 2025.

In Our Feature Presentation:

Twinless
Sorry, Baby
By Design
Bubble & Squeak
Love, Brooklyn
Sukkwan Island
Atropia
Mad Bills to Pay (or Destiny, Dile Que No Soy Malo)
Didn’t Die
DJ Ahmet
OBEX
Luz
Ricky
Omaha
The Things You Kill
Hal & Harper

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Sundance 2025 Docs Interrogate True Crime, Influencers, and Much More

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 15:00:00 +0000

On the February 4, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman and editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to talk about the documentaries of Sundance 2025.

In Our Feature Presentation:

True crime trilogy of Zodiac Killer Project, The Perfect Neighbor, and Predators
Middletown
Speak
Sugar Babies
Sally
The Stringer
Move Ya Body: The Birth of House
The Dating Game
Come See Me in the Good Light
Andre is an Idiot

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A Dispatch From The 2025 Sundance Film Festival

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 15:30:00 +0000

On the February 3, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer Bill Bria to talk about his experience at Sundance 2025 and some of his favorite films from the festival.

In Our Feature Presentation: Sundance 2025!

How would you compare your experience this year to previous years?
Movies!
If I Had Legs I'd Kick You Review: This Comedy-Thriller Is Like Uncut Gems Meets Eraserhead [Sundance]
Rabbit Trap Review: Dev Patel Stars In A Blend Of Cosmic And Folk Horror [Sundance]

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Companion is A Twisty Thriller + Interviews with Sophie Thatcher, Jack Quaid, and Writer/Director Drew Hancock

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 20:45:00 +0000

On the January 31, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to talk about Drew Hancock’s new movie Companion, and present interviews with Hancock and the movie’s stars, Sophie Thatcher and Jack Quaid.

Addressing the recent Mason Thames quote

In Our Feature Presentation:

Companion Review: This Surprising Horror Movie Is The First Great Film Of 2025
General thoughts
Spoiler discussion
Interviews with Sophie Thatcher/Jack Quaid and Drew Hancock

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Our Most Anticipated Movies of 2025

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0000

On the January 30, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to talk about their most anticipated movies of 2025.

In Our Feature Presentation: The 15 Most Anticipated Movies Of 2025, Ranked

Chris’s list
Ben’s list
Other big titles
Undated movies

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Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Is Here – Is It Worth Watching?

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 18:00:00 +0000

On the January 29, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to talk about the first two episodes of Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man.

In Our Feature Presentation:

Overall thoughts?
Animation style, especially compared to the Spider-Verse movies
More mature themes than I expected
Supporting characters: Thoughts on Pearl, Nico, Doctor Strange?
Will you keep watching?

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Presence is an Unconventional Ghost Story + Interview with Screenwriter David Koepp

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 16:00:00 +0000

On the January 28, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to talk about Steven Soderbergh’s Presence, and present an interview with the film’s screenwriter, David Koepp.

In Our Feature Presentation: Presence Review: Steven Soderbergh Takes POV Cinema To New Heights With A Suspenseful, Terrific Ghost Story [Sundance]

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Box Office: Will Den of Thieves 3 Still Happen? Flight Risk Takes Off, and More

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0000

On the January 27, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the weekend’s box office numbers.

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Top 10
Better Man email
Presence
Den of Thieves 3?
Oscar noms

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Star Trek: Section 31 is Like a DTV Action Flick + Interview with Its Director and EP

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 16:00:00 +0000

On the January 24, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Jacob Hall to talk about the new Star Trek movie Star Trek: Section 31, and present an interview with that film’s director and executive producer.

In Our Feature Presentation: Star Trek: Section 31 Review: This Discovery Spinoff Film Is B-Movie Trash (In A Good Way)

Thoughts about the movie
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What Makes the Sonic Film Franchise Special? + Interview With Director Jeff Fowler

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0000

On the January 23, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editors Jacob Hall and BJ Colangelo to talk about the Sonic the Hedgehog film franchise and present an interview with Sonic movie director Jeff Fowler.

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Sonic The Hedgehog Review: An Exhausting Video Game Adaptation With An Identity Crisis
Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Review: An Overlong And Exhausting Sequel
Sonic The Hedgehog 3 Review: The Blue Blur Is Bigger, Bolder, And Better Than Ever
What makes the Sonic film franchise special?
Why did this video game movie succeed where others failed?
Ben Schwartz
Jim Carrey
Jeff Fowler interview

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Grand Theft Hamlet is Unlike Any Video Game Movie You've Ever Seen + Interview With Directors

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0000

On the January 22, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the new movie Grand Theft Hamlet, and present an interview with that movie’s directors.

In Our Feature Presentation: One Of The Year's Best Movies Is About Recreating Hamlet...In Grand Theft Auto Online [SXSW 2024]

Grand Theft Hamlet thoughts
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SNL50 Is A Must-Watch For Saturday Night Live Fans + Interview With EP Morgan Neville

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0000

On the January 21, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to talk about the new documentary series SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night and present an interview with its executive producer, Morgan Neville.

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SNL50 thoughts
Interview with Morgan Neville

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Severance Season 2 is Finally Here, Plus An Interview With Creator/Showrunner Dan Erickson

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +0000

On the January 20, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer Jeremy Mathai to talk about Severance season 2 and present an interview with creator/showrunner Dan Erickson.

In Our Feature Presentation: Severance Season 2 Review: TV's Trippiest Mind-Bender Is Back And Better Than Ever

Season 2 chat
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The 50 Best Movie Moments of 2024 (Part 3)

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0000

On the January 17, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editors Jacob Hall, Brad Oman, and BJ Colangelo and writers Ryan Scott, Nina Starner, and Jeremy Mathai to finalize the 50 best movie moments of 2024.

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The 50 Best Movie Moments of 2024!

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The 50 Best Movie Moments of 2024 (Part 2)

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0000

On the January 16, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editors Jacob Hall, Brad Oman, and BJ Colangelo and writers Ryan Scott, Nina Starner, and Jeremy Mathai to further narrow down the 50 best movie moments of 2024.

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The 50 Best Movie Moments of 2024!

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The 50 Best Movie Moments of 2024 (Part 1)

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0000

On the January 15, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editors Jacob Hall, Brad Oman, and BJ Colangelo and writers Ryan Scott, Nina Starner, and Jeremy Mathai to determine the 50 best movie moments of 2024.

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The 50 Best Movie Moments of 2024!

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News Catch-Up: Superman Trailer, Christopher Nolan, Black Panther 3, and More

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 17:32:36 +0000

On the January 14, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Jacob Hall to talk about the latest film and TV news.

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Den of Thieves 2 Tops the Box Office, Wicked Made $70M In Its First Week on PVOD, and More

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 16:50:28 +0000

On the January 13, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the weekend’s box office numbers.

Listener email!

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Box office top 10
Wicked PVOD numbers

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Den of Thieves 2: Pantera Will Make You Want to Rob a Bank, Plus An Interview With Writer/Director Christian Gudegast

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0000

On the January 10, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks a little about Den of Thieves 2: Pantera and presents an interview with that film’s writer/director, Christian Gudegast.

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Hoai-Tran Bui Returns! Her Top 10 Movies of 2024

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 15:05:00 +0000

On the January 9, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by Inverse entertainment editor Hoai-Tran Bui to talk about her Top 10 Movies of 2024.

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Honorable Mentions
HT’s Top 10!

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Jacob Hall's Top 10 Movies of 2024

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 16:10:00 +0000

On the January 8, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Jacob Hall to talk about Jacob’s Top 10 Movies of 2024.

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Honorable Mentions
Jacob’s Top 10!

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Brad Oman's Top 10 Movies of 2024

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 17:30:00 +0000

On the January 7, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman (aka Ethan Anderton) to talk about Brad’s Top 10 Movies of 2024.

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Honorable Mentions
Brad’s Top 10!

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Box Office Catch-Up and Ryan Scott's Top 10 Movies of 2024

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 18:06:27 +0000

On the January 6, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to catch up on some box office news and talk about Ryan’s Top 10 Movies of 2024.

In Our Feature Presentation:

Box office catch-up
Honorable Mentions/categories
Ryan’s Top 10!

Why The First Big Movie Conspiracy Theory Of 2025 Doesn't Hold Any Water

The 20 Best Movies Of 2024, Ranked

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BJ Colangelo's Top 10 Movies of 2024

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 20:31:47 +0000

On the January 3, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to talk about her Top 10 Movies of 2024.

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Honorable Mentions
BJ’s Top 10!

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Chris Evangelista's Top 10 Movies of 2024

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 20:40:00 +0000

On the January 2, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to talk about Chris’s Top 10 Movies of 2024.

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2024 as a movie year
Honorable Mentions
Chris’s Top 10!

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The Best Movies of 2024

Fri, 27 Dec 2024 15:00:00 +0000

On the December 27, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editors Jacob Hall, Brad Oman, BJ Colangelo, Hannah Shaw-Williams, and writers Ryan Scott, Nina Starner, Jeremy Smith, and making his debut on the podcast, writer Jeremy Mathai to finalize /Film’s list of the best movies of 2024.

In Our Feature Presentation: The Best Movies of 2024

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The Most Disappointing Movies of 2024

Thu, 26 Dec 2024 15:00:00 +0000

On the December 11, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editors Jacob Hall, Brad Oman, BJ Colangelo, editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista, and staff writer Nina Starner to talk about the most disappointing movies of 2024.

Most Disappointing Movies of the Year

Abigail

Alien: Romulus

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

Blitz

Cuckoo

Deadpool & Wolverine

Drive Away Dolls

The Fall Guy

Gladiator II

Here

Hit Man

Joker 2

Juror #2

Kinds of Kindness

Longlegs

MaXXXine

Megalopolis

Monkey Man

Nightbitch

Queer

Rebel Ridge

Salem’s Lot

Saturday Night

The Strangers: Chapter 1

The Substance

Twisters

VHS Beyond

Wolfs

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The Best Rom-Coms of 2024 (And What Even Is A Rom-Com These Days?)

Wed, 25 Dec 2024 15:00:00 +0000

On the December 24, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editors Jacob Hall, Brad Oman, BJ Colangelo, staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott, and writer Nina Starner to talk about the best romantic comedies of 2024.

In Our Feature Presentation: 2024’s Best Rom-Coms

Anora

Babes

Cora Bora

Deadpool & Wolverine

The Fall Guy

Fly Me to the Moon

Hit Man

Hot Frosty

The Idea of You

Lisa Frankenstein

My Old Ass

Sweethearts

Twisters

Your Monster

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The Scariest Horror Movies of 2024

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 15:00:00 +0000

On the December 23, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editors Jacob Hall, Brad Oman, BJ Colangelo, editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista, and writer Bill Bria to talk about the scariest movies of 2024.

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Taschen's Ultra-Detailed Book About Stanley Kubrick's The Shining, Plus An Interview With Lee Unkrich

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:00:00 +0000

On the December 23, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks a little about Taschen's new book Stanley Kubrick's The Shining, and presents an interview with that book's editor, filmmaker Lee Unkrich.

In Our Feature Presentation: Stanley Kubrick's The Shining is the most impressive making-of book I've ever read.

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The Top 10 TV Shows of 2024

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:00:00 +0000

On the December 20, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer Nina Starner to talk about their favorite TV shows of 2024.

In Our Feature Presentation: Our Top 10 TV Shows of 2024

Vulture article

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An Interview with Alien: Romulus Sound Designer Lee Gilmore

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 18:00:00 +0000

On the December 19, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson presents an interview BJ Colangelo did with Alien: Romulus sound designer Lee Gilmore.

BJ's photos from the event: https://www.instagram.com/p/DB7GidLTI4U/?img_index=2

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Water Cooler: Carry-On, The Train, Interstellar, Sonny Boy, and More

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 20:32:20 +0000

On the December 18, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to gather around the virtual water cooler to talk about what they’ve been watching.

In the Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Reading:
Chris read Sonny Boy by Al Pacino and Saul Goodman v. Jimmy McGill by Alan Sepinwall
What we’ve been Watching:
Ben watched The Train, Pulp Fiction, and Interstellar.
Chris watched Wicked, A Complete Unknown, Carry-On, Conclave, and Speak No Evil, and Eyes Wide Shut.

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Chris Evans Joins Avengers: Doomsday, Austin Butler is Your New American Psycho, and More

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 17:30:00 +0000

On the December 17, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to talk about the latest film and TV news.

In The News:

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Kraven The Hunter Bombs Hard, More Box Office Stories, and A Few Listener E-Mails

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:28:14 +0000

On the December 16, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the weekend box office numbers and answer a couple of your emails.

Listener emails: Terry from Oakland, CA: Love the podcast. I’ve been listening to it from day one, although I often disagree with what I hear. I love the conversation and the different perspectives. It’s always a joy to hear Chris’ dour voice. Warms the cackles of my heart. But as far as the top five Denzel movies. I’m pretty sure I was, like many of your other Black listeners, screaming at our phones or whatever they listen to the podcasts on. You all made some great points and had some great picks. There were some deep cuts in there. I appreciate you highlighting the relationship between Denzel and Spike Lee. They are cinematic gold.

But to be clear, there’s no way Man on Fire sits on that list over Glory. I understand the desire to want to have “action Denzel” on the list. I think for a lot of people, Training Day is action Denzel turnt up. I think that all those Tony Scott action movies and Training Day have a similar version of Denzel. Glory is different. The rawness of his acting. The hint of charm beneath that rage. The arc of his character. It really mirrors the arc of Malcolm X. I saw both of those movies in the theater and they had a profound impact on many of us. Man of Fire was great, but doesn’t rank as one of his top 5 greatest performances. Macbeth must be on the list, although I would have had Mo Betta Blues, and Mississippi Masala deserves an honorable mention. Love you guys!!!

Andrew from Wichita: I subscribe to Peacock and Paramount+. Each year I wait until Black Friday when they offer deals and then subscribe. This year, for example, Peacock is offering a full year for $20. How do these deals keep these streaming services alive?

Richard from San Antonio: Love the show and listen to every episode. I hate to be “that guy,” but the way you all have pronounced Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s (BON-HOFFER) name kills me every time. Haven’t seen the film, but he’s a super interesting historical figure. German pastor who studied in the States and was influenced by the people he met in Harlem. When he moved back to Germany, he was arrested for plotting to kill Hitler. Otherwise, keep up the good work.

In The News:

Box office top 10

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Lord of the Rings Returns to Animation With War of the Rohirrim, Plus Interviews with the Filmmakers

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 15:00:00 +0000

On the December 13, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks a little about The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim and presents interviews with a few of the filmmakers.

In Our Feature Presentation: The War Of The Rohirrim Review: The Lord Of The Rings Goes Anime In Dazzling, But Inessential Prequel

Arty Papageorgiou and Phoebe Gittins

Philippa Boyens

Kenji Kamiyama

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Water Cooler: A Complete Unknown, The Last Showgirl, The Order, CC40, and More

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 22:09:23 +0000

On the December 11, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been watching.

In the Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Doing:
Brad has been preparing to host a Prancer 35th anniversary event in his hometown
What we’ve been Reading:
What we’ve been Watching:
Brad watched The Last Showgirl, A Different Man, The Apprentice, The Order, Juror # 2, and September 5, and has discovered the comedic magic of Dropout
Ben watched A Complete Unknown, Eastern Condors, No Country For Old Men, and Seconds (CC40).
What we’ve been Eating:
Brad had Cinnamon Swirl Lindt Chocolate Truffles, Snickerdoodle Flipz Covered Pretzels, Welch’s Grape Ghost Energy Drink, C4 Jolly Rancher Energy Drink, and Frosted Cinnamon Roll Pop-Tarts. (Check out the Brad’s Junk Instagram page!)

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Bogart: Life Comes in Flashes, Plus An Interview With Bogie and Bacall's Son, Stephen Humphrey Bogart

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 16:00:00 +0000

On the December 10, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks about the new documentary Bogart: Life Comes in Flashes, and presents an interview with the son of Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall, Stephen Humphrey Bogart.

In Our Feature Presentation:

Bogart: Life Comes in Flashes
One Film Never Failed To Bring Humphrey Bogart To Tears
Stephen Humphrey Bogart interview
Recommendations

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Early 2025 Box Office Preview, Plus Moana 2 Sails to $600 Million

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 21:51:04 +0000

On the December 9, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk a little about this weekend’s box office numbers and then look ahead to some of the movies in the first half of 2025.

In The News:

Box office recap

2025 theatrically released movies (no streaming), January through the end of May

January

1/10 - Den of Thieves 2: Pantera

1/17 - Presence (Soderbergh)

1/17 - Wolf Man

1/24 - Flight Risk

1/31 - Dog Man (animated)

1/31 - Companion (Jack Quaid and Sophie Thatcher)

February

2/7 - Love Hurts (action film, Ke Huy (hoo-ee) Quan, Ariana Debose)

2/7 - Heart Eyes (Josh Ruben rom-com slasher starring Olivia Holt and Mason Gooding)

2/14 - Captain America: Brave New World

2/14 - Paddington In Peru

2/21 - The Monkey (Oz Perkins)

2/21 - The Unbreakable Boy (Zachary Levi)

2/28 - Last Breath (real-life deep sea rescue movie starring Woody Harrelson and Simu Liu)

2/28 - The Legend of Ochi (A24’s take on ET)

March

3/7 - Sinners (Ryan Coogler/Michael B. Jordan)

3/14 - Black Bag (another Soderbergh, this one a spy thriller starring Cate Blanchett, Michael Fassbender, Pierce Brosnan, Naomie Harris)

3/14 - Novocaine (Jack Quaid has a disorder where he can’t feel pain, and he has to fight his way through a bunch of people who are robbing a bank and have taken his girlfriend hostage)

3/21 - Snow White

3/21 - Alto Knights (Barry Levinson directed, De Niro plays two roles as two different mob bosses, co-writer of Goodfellas)

3/28 - Levon’s Trade

3/28 - The Woman in the Yard (Jaume Collett-Serra, psychological horror film about a woman who shows up on a family’s lawn and gives them a chilling warning)

April

4/4 - A Minecraft Movie

4/11 - The Amateur (Rami Malek is an unconventional spy who wants revenge against the terrorists who killed his wife)

4/11 - Drop (thriller from Christopher Landon about a widowed mother who goes on her first date in years, only to receive a bunch of anonymous drops to her phone giving her instructions that she has to complete or else a mysterious person will kill her daughter)

4/18 - Mickey 17

4/25 - The Accountant 2

4/25 - Until Dawn (based on a video game, director David F. Sandberg’s return to horror)

May

5/2 - Thunderbolts*

5/9 - A Big Bold Beautiful Journey (Kogonada’s new movie, starring Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell)

5/9 - Golden (coming of age musical directed by Michel Gondry, biography of Pharrell Williams)

5/16 - Flowervale Street (David Robert Mitchell, starring Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor, JUST moved to March 2026)

5/23 - Lilo & Stitch

5/23 - Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning

5/30 - Karate Kid: Legends

5/30 - The Life of Chuck

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Y2K is a Fun Apocalypse Comedy, Plus Interviews with Kyle Mooney, Jaeden Martell, Julian Dennison & More

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 16:00:00 +0000

On the December 6, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to talk about Kyle Mooney’s latest movie Y2K, and present interviews with the movie’s cast and crew.

In Our Feature Presentation: Y2K Review: It's Rachel Zegler Vs The Apocalypse In This 100% Historically Inaccurate Comedy [SXSW 2024]

General thoughts
Spoilers
Jaeden Martell and Julian Dennison
Kyle Mooney and Evan Winter

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Water Cooler: Blitz, Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell, Sing Sing, and More

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 21:26:15 +0000

On the December 5, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Jacob Hall to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been watching.

In the Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Reading:
Jacob read The Future Was Now by Chris Nashawaty, Shock Value by Jason Zinoman, Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke, Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir, and The 7 ½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton.
What we’ve been Watching:
Ben rewatched Severance season 1 and Vertigo, and watched Blitz, Nickel Boys, Sing Sing, and Nosferatu.
Jacob watched Shrinking, Gladiator II, and the Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell miniseries.

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Water Cooler: Emilia Pérez, September 5, Janet Planet, Confess

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 21:36:46 +0000

On the December 4, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been watching.

In the Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Doing:
BJ hosted a screening of the Rocky Horror Picture Show (and is starting a shadowcast) and will be hosting a screening of Sleepaway Camp/book signing this weekend!
What we’ve been Reading:
Ben read a mysterious book he can’t talk about quite yet.
BJ is listening to the audiobook of Confess: The Autobiography of Rob Halford as narrated by Rob Halford
What we’ve been Watching:
BJ watched Y2K, Lizzie Borden’s Working Girls, Janet Planet, and Sweethearts
Ben watched Emilia Perez, The People’s Joker, A Different Man, and September 5.
What we’ve been Eating:
BJ has been making the cocktails made for Dirty Laundry on Dropout.
What we’ve been Playing:
BJ finally downloaded the Neopets mobile game, it’s just like Candy Crush but I’ve put in … a lot of time already.

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Skeleton Crew Shows A New Side of Star Wars, Plus Interviews with Jude Law, Jon Watts, and More

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 18:50:53 +0000

On the December 2, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editors Brad Oman, BJ Colangelo, and Star Wars expert Bryan Young to talk about the first two episodes of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, and then we’ll present interviews with the creators and stars of the show.

In Our Feature Presentation: Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Review: The Galaxy Far, Far Away Gets An Amblin-Inspired Revamp For Kids

General thoughts
Latchkey kids
Has Star Wars ever felt as Earth-like as it did in episode 1 of this show? Suburbia, bus rides, etc.
Interviews with Ravi Cabot-Conyers, Kyriana Kratter, Robert Timothy Smith & Ryan Kiera Armstrong
Jude Law
Jon Watts & Chris Ford

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Moana 2 Led A Record-Breaking Thanksgiving at the Box Office

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 18:15:00 +0000

On the December 2, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by no one to talk a little about the weekend’s box office numbers.

In The News: Moana 2 Review: A Few Rough Waves Aren't Enough To Sink Disney's Sentimental Sequel

Moana 2 Smashes Box Office Records And Leads The Biggest Thanksgiving Ever

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Ben Stiller Returns in the Holiday Comedy Nutcrackers, Plus An Interview With Director David Gordon Green

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 18:00:00 +0000

On the November 29, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to talk about the new holiday-themed comedy Nutcrackers and present an interview with director David Gordon Green.

In Our Feature Presentation:

Nutcrackers thoughts
David Gordon Green Is No Longer Compelled To Direct The Exorcist: Believer Sequel
David Gordon Green interview

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Moana 2 is Better Than We Expected, Plus Interviews with the Directors and Co-Writer

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 18:00:00 +0000

On the November 27, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editors Brad Oman and BJ Colangelo to talk about Moana 2 and present some interviews with several of the filmmakers.

In Our Feature Presentation: Moana 2 Review: A Few Rough Waves Aren't Enough To Sink Disney's Sentimental Sequel

General thoughts
Spoilers
Interviews with Dana Ledoux Miller, David G. Derrick, and Jason Hand, and then Jared Bush

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Wolfs 2, We Hardly Knew Ye. Plus More Equalizer, An Unusual Sgt. Rock Trio, and More

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 18:43:02 +0000

On the November 26, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news.

In The News:

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Gladiator 2 and Wicked Take A Bite Out of the Box Office

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 19:44:53 +0000

On the November 25, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the weekend’s box office numbers.

In The News:

Top 10 at the box office
Wicked Breaks Box Office Records With Massive $164 Million Global Opening Weekend
Gladiator 2

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Wicked is Magical, While Gladiator 2 Missed the Mark

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 18:20:00 +0000

On the November 22, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to talk about Jon M. Chu’s newest movie, Wicked: Part 1.

In Our Feature Presentation: Wicked Review: The Broadway Musical Becomes An Overlong And Messy Movie

Relationship to Wicked before this movie
General thoughts about the film
Spoilers
The Decision To Split Wicked Into Two Movies Is Good, Actually

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Ranking Our Top 5 Denzel Washington Performances

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 21:04:00 +0000

On the November 21, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor, Jacob Hall, editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista, and /Film writer Jeremy Smith to determine our top 5 Denzel Washington performances.

In Our Feature Presentation: Top 5 Denzel Washington Performances

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Water Cooler: Hot Frosty, Say Nothing, Juror #2, and More

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 19:26:58 +0000

On the November 20, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to gather around the water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.

In the Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Watching:
Ben is watching Say Nothing, rewatched Double Indemnity, and saw Jewel Robbery and Juror #2.
Chris watched Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Nosferatu (2024), Saturday Night, Anora, Nickel Boys, Heretic, Gladiator II, Juror #2, The Crow (2024), and of course, Hot Frosty.
What we’ve been Eating:
Ben returned to Parlor Doughnuts

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Smile 2 Has An Absolutely Killer Ending, Plus An Interview With Writer/Director Parker Finn

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 15:40:38 +0000

On the November 19, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by no one to talk a little about Smile 2 and present an interview with writer/director Parker Finn.

In Our Feature Presentation:

Smile 2 Review: A Twisted Horror Sequel That Doesn't Let Up
How To Watch Horror Sequel Smile 2 At Home
Parker Finn interview

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Movie Production Companies, Predator: Badlands, Tomb Raider, and Weekend Box Office Numbers

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 19:29:51 +0000

On the November 18, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the weekend’s box office numbers and a little bit of movie news.

Why Are There So Many Company Logos In Front Of Movies? Film Producers Explain [Exclusive]

In The News:

Predator: Badlands Is Taking The Sci-Fi Franchise In A Wild Direction We Haven't Seen Before
Tomb Raider TV Series Finds Its Lara Croft In A Game Of Thrones Star
Box office top 10
Red One May Not Be A Huge Box Office Hit, But Don’t Call It A Flop

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Anora is a Cinematic Whirlwind, Plus An Interview with Writer/Director Sean Baker

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 16:39:31 +0000

On the November 15, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Jacob Hall to talk about Sean Baker’s newest movie, Anora, and present an interview with writer/director Sean Baker.

In Our Feature Presentation: Anora Review: Sean Baker's High Stress Screwball Comedy Is The Best Movie Of 2024 [Fantastic Fest]

General thoughts
Spoilers
Sean Baker interview

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Water Cooler: My Old Ass, Music By John Williams, Conclave, and More

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:20:00 +0000

On the November 13, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.

In the Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Doing:
Brad upgraded his computer set-up for work, and it’s quite efficient
What we’ve been Reading:
Ben is reading LIFE. Hollywood by Taschen.
Brad read The Art of Futurama
What we’ve been Watching:
Ben and Brad watched Conclave, My Old Ass and Music by John Williams
Ben watched Flow, and Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story.
Brad watched Here, Gladiator II, Heretic, I Saw the TV Glow, and I Like Movies
What we’ve been Eating:
Brad tried Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Donuts, Pillsbury Toaster Donuts, Toasty Holiday Peanut M&M’s, and DiGiorno’s Thanksgiving Pizza

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New Star Wars Trilogy Announced, Mission: Impossible Trailer, Denzel in a Marvel Movie, and More

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 20:30:00 +0000

On the November 12, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news.

In The News:

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RIP Tony Todd, Plus The Weekend's Biggest Box Office Stories

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 20:00:00 +0000

On the November 11, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the weekend’s box office numbers.

In The News:

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Heretic Features One of Hugh Grant's Best Performances, Plus An Interview with Writer/Directors Beck and Woods

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 18:05:00 +0000

On the November 8, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Jacob Hall to talk about Scott Beck and Bryan Woods’ new movie, Heretic, and present an interview with Beck and Woods.

In Our Feature Presentation: Heretic Review: Hugh Grant Is Terrifying In This Twisted A24 Horror Movie [Fantastic Fest]

General thoughts
Spoilers
Ending: Heretic Ending Explained: Your Faith Will Set You Free
Beck/Woods interview

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Responding to Last Night

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 21:05:00 +0000

On the November 6, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson makes some brief comments about the results of the 2024 Presidential election.

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Cliffhanger Reboot, Orphan 3, Tom Holland vs. Tom Holland in 2026, and More

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 21:05:00 +0000

On the November 5, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by no one to talk about the latest film and TV news.

In The News:

Juror #2 follow-up
A Game Of Thrones Movie May Finally Be Happening
Greta Gerwig's Narnia Movie Could Do Something Few Netflix Movies Have Done Before
A New Squid Game Series Is Coming To Netflix From One Of Our Best Working Directors
The 6 Most Exciting Details In Marvel's Daredevil: Born Again Teaser
Finally, Some Good News: Orphan 3 Is Actually Happening
Cliffhanger reboot
The God Of War TV Series Beams Up A Star Trek Legend As New Showrunner
Disney's Prince Charming Movie Finds Its Lead In A Marvel Veteran, And Okay, Fine, We'll Watch This
Tom Holland's Spider-Man 4 Gets A Release Date & Sets Up An Unexpected Box Office Battle
Tom Cruise apparently wants to make a Days of Thunder sequel
Universal is making four live-action LEGO movies:

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Why is WB Burying Juror #2? Plus More Box Office Stories

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 18:25:00 +0000

On the November 4, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the weekend’s box office numbers.

In The News:

Clint Eastwood's Juror #2 Should Be A Box Office Hit – And WB Is Making A Big Mistake
Top 10
A look ahead

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Robert Zemeckis is Back With Here, A Big Swing That Doesn't Quite Connect

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 19:20:00 +0000

On the November 1, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to talk about Robert Zemeckis’ latest movie, Here.

In Our Feature Presentation: Here Review: This Forrest Gump Reunion Is An Interesting Experiment Gone Wrong

General thoughts
Digital de-aging (AI)
Picture in picture effect
Take a break
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Ranking Our Top 5 Favorite Robert Zemeckis Movies

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 16:00:00 +0000

On the October 31, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman and editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to rank our five favorite Robert Zemeckis movies.

In Our Feature Presentation:

I Wanna Hold Your Hand
Used Cars
Romancing the Stone
Back to the Future
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Back to the Future Part II
Back to the Future Part III
Death Becomes Her
Forrest Gump
Contact
What Lies Beneath
Cast Away
The Polar Express
Beowulf
A Christmas Carol
Flight
The Walk
Allied
Welcome to Marwen
The Witches
Pinocchio

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Water Cooler: Scream Goes Harder Than I Remember, Plus The Faculty, Bram Stoker's Dracula, and More

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 20:30:00 +0000

On the October 30, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.

In the Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Doing:
BJ went to a wedding in Vegas and then attended the premiere of Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl!
What we’ve been Reading:
BJ re-read her book on Sleepaway Camp to make sure it doesn’t suck and to quiet her feelings of imposter syndrome
What we’ve been Watching:
Ben rewatched Bram Stoker’s Dracula and Scream, finished English Teacher season 1 and Only Murders in the Building season 4, and is loving What We Do in the Shadows season 6.
BJ watched The Faculty in the theater, rewatched Trap, and Vanessa 5000 on Dropout
What we’ve been Eating:
BJ had some GOOD FOOD in Las Vegas (Craftsteak and Evel Pie)
What we’ve been Playing:
BJ has been playing the Alfred Hitchcock board game “Why?”

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Agatha All Along is the Perfect Marvel Halloween Show, Plus an Interview with Showrunner Jac Schaeffer

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 19:20:00 +0000

On the October 29, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to talk about Agatha All Along, and present an interview with showrunner Jac Schaeffer.

In The News:

7 Things Every Disney Fan Needs To Know About Moana 2
Temperature check on Agatha All Along before the finale
Spoilers
Agatha All Along Creator Debunks A Major Marvel Connection
Agatha All Along Episode 7 Pays Tribute To Iconic Witches In A Clever Way

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Venom: The Last Dance Did...OK! Plus More From The Weekend's Box Office

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 15:55:00 +0000

On the October 28, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the weekend’s box office numbers.

In The News:

Top 10 at the box office
Venom: The Last Dance Scores 2024's Second-Biggest Superhero Box Office Opening

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The Remarkable Life of Ibelin is One of the Best Films of 2024, Plus An Interview With Director Benjamin Ree

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 15:10:00 +0000

On the October 25, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson interviews Benjamin Ree, the director of the new Netflix documentary The Remarkable Life of Ibelin.

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The Remarkable Life of Ibelin
Benjamin Ree interview

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Two Predator Movies Coming in 2025?! Plus The Future of the Alien Franchise and More

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 20:50:00 +0000

On the October 24, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film news.

In Our Feature Presentation: The Future of Alien, Predator, and More at 20th Century Studios

Planet of the Apes
Alien
Kingsman
Agatha Christie
Master and Commander
Die Hard
Predator
Alien vs. Predator
Speed 3

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Water Cooler: Texas Haunted Houses, Joker: Folie a Deux, Cape Fear, and More

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 19:50:00 +0000

On the October 23, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff editor Jacob Hall to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.

In the Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Doing:
Jacob did his annual haunted house tour of Texas.
What we’ve been Reading:
Kind of a Big Deal by Saul Austerlitz, Duma Key, Billy Summers, and Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King, Conclave by Robert Harris, and True Indie by Don Coscarelli.
What we’ve been Watching:
Ben watched Transformers One, The Wild Robot, Memoir of a Snail, Audition, Cape Fear (1962), and The House of the Devil.
Jacob watched Saturday Night, Suspiria, The Substance, Joker: Folie a Deux, Smile 2, and Culinary Class Wars.

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Is Chris Nolan Making a Vampire Movie? Plus Dune 3, New Stephen King Adaptations, and More

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 17:00:00 +0000

On the October 22, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to talk about the latest film and TV news.

In The News:

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Will Studios Release More NC-17 or Unrated Movies? Plus, Smile 2 Tops The Box Office

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 19:20:00 +0000

On the October 21, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the weekend’s box office numbers.

In The News:

Listener email
The weekend’s Top 10
5 Reasons Why Smile 2 Killed It at the Box Office

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Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield Shine in We Live in Time, Plus An Interview With Director John Crowley

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 15:00:00 +0000

On the October 18, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks a little about We Live in Time, and presents an interview with director John Crowley.

In Our Feature Presentation: We Live In Time Review: A Sweet, Solid Weepy Drama

John Crowley interview

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Before We Live In Time, Here Are Our Top 5 Florence Pugh Performances

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 21:50:00 +0000

On the October 17, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editors Brad Oman and BJ Colangelo to come up with their five favorite Florence Pugh performances.

In Our Feature Presentation: The films of Florence Pugh!

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Water Cooler: Smile 2, The Brutalist, The Apprentice, Will & Harper, and More

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 19:30:00 +0000

On the October 16, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been watching.

In the Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Watching:
Chris watched Smile 2, The Brutalist, Woman of the Hour, Terrifier 3, and rewatched Longlegs.
Ben watched The Apprentice, His Three Daughters, Will & Harper, and Deep Red.
What we’ve been Playing:
Ben has been playing Star Wars Outlaws on PS5.

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A Nightmare on Elm Street Turns 40, Plus An Interview With Robert Englund and Heather Langenkamp

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 15:00:00 +0000

On the October 15, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo and staff writer Bill Bria to talk about Wes Craven’s 1984 horror classic A Nightmare on Elm Street, and then we’ll present an interview with stars Robert Englund and Heather Langenkamp.

In Our Feature Presentation:

Relationship to this first film
Fears the movie taps into
Robert Englund and Heather Langenkamp interview

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Terrifier 3 Shocks Hollywood, Joker 2 Has A Catastrophic Second Weekend at the Box Office, and More

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 19:45:30 +0000

On the October 14, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the weekend’s box office numbers and the latest film and TV news.

In The News:

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Saturday Night Sizzles, Plus Interviews with Jason Reitman, Co-Writer Gil Kenan, and Actors Gabriel LaBelle, Rachel Sennott, and Dylan O'Brien

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 18:30:00 +0000

On the October 11, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman and staff writer Ryan Scott to talk about Jason Reitman’s new movie Saturday Night, and then we’ll present interviews with Jason Reitman, Gil Kenan, and some of the movie’s cast members.

In Our Feature Presentation: Saturday Night Review: Jason Reitman Creates A Crackling Chronicle Of A Comedy Cornerstone

What's your relationship to SNL?
General thoughts
Standout performances
Saturday Night Live easter eggs
Interviews with Jason Reitman, Gabriel LaBelle (Lorne Michaels), Rachel Sennott (Rosie Shuster), and Dylan O’Brien (Dan Aykroyd), and we’ll wrap things up with co-writer Gil Kenan

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Slow Horses Remains One of TV's Best Shows, Plus An Interview With Showrunner Will Smith

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 19:20:06 +0000

On the October 10, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Jacob Hall to talk about season 4 of the Apple TV+ spy series Slow Horses, and present an interview with showrunner Will Smith.

In Our Feature Presentation:

Slow Horses season 4 - what’d you think?
Spoilers
Did you read Spook Street, the book this season was based on? How did the two compare?
Aspects/relationships/moments that stood out to you from season 4
Things you didn’t care for or wish were done better
Will Smith interview

The Best Spy Show On Streaming Isn't On Netflix

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Water Cooler: Wolfs, Over the Garden Wall, Blown Away, In the Line of Fire, and More

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 17:30:00 +0000

On the October 8, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what we’ve been up to.

In the Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Doing:
Ben is preparing for Hurricane Milton.
What we’ve been Reading:
Ben read The Library at Mount Char by Scott Hawkins.
Brad read The Art of Marvel Studios What If…?
What we’ve been Watching:
Brad watched Casa Bonita, Mi Amor, Snack Shack, Blown Away, In the Line of Fire, Oddity, It’s What’s Inside, Saturday Night
Ben rewatched The Shining and saw Wolfs, Megalopolis, Over the Garden Wall, and Interview with the Vampire.
What we’ve been Eating:
Ben wants to give a quick shout-out to a couple of places he ate in Montana.
Brad tried Steakhouse Onion Funyuns, the new Mountain Dew VooDew mystery flavor, Just the Fun Part PB&J Waffle Cones, Cookie Butter Cereal from Walmart

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Why We're Not Fully Horrified By A Live-Action/CG Hybrid Rugrats Movie, Plus DC, DDL Returns & More

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 17:50:00 +0000

On the October 8, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to talk about the latest film and TV news.

In The News:

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Joker 2 Opened Worse Than Morbius At The Box Office

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 19:20:00 +0000

On the October 7, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the weekend’s box office numbers.

In The News:

Biggest box office stories of the past few weeks (September 17 was the last time we talked about box office on this show)
5 Reasons Why Megalopolis Flopped At The Box Office
The Wild Robot Scores Surprise $35 Million Box Office Debut After Rave Reviews
This week’s Top 10
5 Reasons Why Joker 2 Flopped at the Box Office
Joker: Folie A Deux Earns The Worst Ever CinemaScore For A Comic Book Movie

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It's What's Inside Is One Of The Most Creative Sci-Fi Films In Years, Plus An Interview With Writer/Director Greg Jardin

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 18:00:00 +0000

On the October 3, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writers Ryan Scott and Bill Bria to talk about Greg Jardin’s new movie, It’s What’s Inside and present an interview with Greg Jardin.

Bill talks about Joker 2

In Our Feature Presentation: It's What's Inside Review: A Twisty, Tense, Energetic Thriller That Deserves A Big Audience [Sundance]

General thoughts
Cowboy Bebop: The Lost Session
Spoilers
Greg Jardin interview

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Ranking The V/H/S Movies, Including V/H/S/Beyond

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 17:30:00 +0000

On the October 3, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Jacob Hall, editor BJ Colangelo, and writers Ryan Scott and Bill Bria to rank the V/H/S/ movies.

In Our Feature Presentation: Ranking the V/H/S/ films in honor of V/H/S/Beyond. V/H/S/Beyond Review: An Out Of This World Horror Anthology [Fantastic Fest]

Ranking!

The Real Story Behind The V/H/S Horror Movies

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The Best, Worst, Weirdest, and Wildest Movies of Fantastic Fest 2024

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 16:05:00 +0000

On the October 2, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Jacob Hall and staff writer and box office expert Ryan Scott to talk about the best, worst, weirdest, and wildest movies of Fantastic Fest 2024.

In Our Feature Presentation: Fantastic Fest 2024 recap!

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Men in Black Director Barry Sonnenfeld is Full of Wild Hollywood Stories – And He Told Us All About Them

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 15:00:00 +0000

On the October 1, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to talk about Hollywood filmmaker Barry Sonnenfeld’s new book and present an interview with Barry Sonnenfeld.

In Our Feature Presentation:

Barry Sonnenfeld interview about Best Possible Place, Worst Possible Time

John Travolta Pretended To Be Sick For A Ridiculous Reason While Making Get Shorty

Director Barry Sonnenfeld Knows Exactly What Went Wrong With Will Smith's Wild Wild West

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The Rings of Power Season 2 Has One of the Greatest Battle Episodes Of All Time

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 19:50:00 +0000

On the September 30, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson presents interviews with Vic Armstrong and Barrie and Sarah Gower talking about their work on The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2.

In Our Feature Presentation:

Vic Armstrong
Barrie and Sarah Gower

The Rings Of Power: Does That Shocking Kiss Happen In The Lord Of The Rings Books?

The Rings Of Power Season 2 Changes Tolkien's LOTR Timeline In One Key Way

Rings Of Power Delivers A Giant Battle Episode You Can Actually Follow

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The Babadook Turns 10, Plus An Interview With Writer/Director Jennifer Kent

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 15:00:00 +0000

On the September 20, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to talk about Jennifer Kent’s 2014 movie The Babadook, and we’ll present an interview with Jennifer Kent.

In Our Feature Presentation: 'The Babadook' Review: A Hellishly Intense Vision Of Horror And Grief

The Babadook at 10
Jennifer Kent interview
Katie Dippold’s Babadook tweet
The Babadook is a gay icon

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Ranking The Best Body Horror Movies of All Time

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 18:55:00 +0000

On the September 19, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editors Jacob Hall, BJ Colangelo, and /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to rank our favorite body horror movies.

In Our Feature Presentation: The Substance Review: A Bloody, Brilliant, Bonkers Body Horror Movie

What makes a great body horror film?
Our selections
Honorable mentions?

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Water Cooler: Megalopolis, The Substance, The Teachers' Lounge, and More

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 20:45:00 +0000

On the September 18, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.

In the Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Watching:
Ben watched Red Rooms, The Teacher’s Lounge, and the first episode of 30 Rock.
Chris watched Red Rooms, Megalopolis, and The Substance.

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James Cameron To Make A Non-Avatar Movie, Coke vs. Pepsi Gets The Film Treatment & More

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 19:40:00 +0000

On the September 17, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news.

In The News:

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LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy + Interviews With Star Gaten Matarazzo and Writers Dan Hernandez & Benji Samit

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000

On the September 16, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to talk about LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy and present interviews with that project’s writers and star.

In Our Feature Presentation: LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy

General thoughts
Dan Hernandez and Benji Samit interview
Gaten Matarazzo interview

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Speak No Evil Makes Fascinating Adaptation Choices, Plus Interviews With James McAvoy and Director James Watkins

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 19:00:34 +0000

On the September 13, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to talk about James Watkins’ American remake Speak No Evil, and present interviews with James Watkins and star James McAvoy.

In Our Feature Presentation: Speak No Evil Review: A Modern Horror Classic Gets Americanized – And It Works For Once

General thoughts
Spoilers
How this compares to the original movie
Speak No Evil interviews

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Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos, Plus An Interview with Director Alex Gibney

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 18:40:00 +0000

On the September 12, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to talk about Alex Gibney’s new two-part documentary Wise Guy: David Chase and the Sopranos, and then present an interview with Alex Gibney.

In Our Feature Presentation: Wise Guy: David Chase and the Sopranos

Heads up: this conversation will contain spoilers for Wise Guy as well as all of The Sopranos
Relationship to The Sopranos
General thoughts about this doc
Least favorite moments
Favorite moments
Alex Gibney interview

Every Person Tony Soprano Killed On The Sopranos

A Sopranos Actor Is Ready To Haunt Your Lunch Meat This Halloween As The Gabaghoul

James Gandolfini Had A 4-Word Reaction To The Sopranos Finale

The Penguin Review: Colin Farrell Is Excellent In A Dark Series That Probably Should've Been A Movie

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Water Cooler: The Front Room, The Traitors, Industry, English Teacher, and More

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 19:50:00 +0000

On the September 11, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Jacob Hall to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.

In the Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Doing:
Ben went to a University of Florida football game for the first time in 13 years.
What we’ve been Reading:
Jacob read Fairy Tale by Stephen King.
What we’ve been Watching:
Ben finished Girls5Eva, watched the first two episodes of English Teacher, and watched season 1 of Industry.
Jacob watched Afraid, The Crow, The Front Room, Dark Matter, and both versions of The Traitors.

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RIP James Earl Jones, Spider-Man 4 Finds A Director, The Hunt For Gollum Could Be Two Movies, and More

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 20:15:00 +0000

On the September 10, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news.

In The News:

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Rebel Ridge is One of 2024's Best Thrillers, Plus An Interview with Director Jeremy Saulnier

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 15:00:00 +0000

On the September 9, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to talk about Jeremy Saulnier’s new movie Rebel Ridge.

In Our Feature Presentation: Rebel Ridge Review: A Killer Action Thriller That Masterfully Builds Tension

General thoughts

Spoilers

Jeremy Saulnier interview

Netflix's Rebel Ridge Trailer Looks Like A Modern Rambo (In A Good Way)

John Boyega Leaves Netflix's 'Rebel Ridge' A Month Into Production Due To "Family Reasons"

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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is Tim Burton's Best Film in Years, Plus Interviews With Jenna Ortega, Winona Ryder, and More

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 19:15:00 +0000

On the September 6, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editors Jacob Hall and Brad Oman to talk about Tim Burton’s newest movie, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, and present interviews with several of the film’s cast members.

Before we get started, I want to apologize for not having an episode yesterday. I got my Covid booster and flu shot on Wednesday, and was feeling a little wiped out yesterday, and I figured that today’s episode might be super-sized and could hopefully make up for skipping one.

In Our Feature Presentation: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Review: Tim Burton Gets His Mojo Back In This Funny, Shaggy Sequel

What was your relationship to the original Beetlejuice?
General thoughts about the sequel
Spoilery thoughts
Interviews (Winona Ryder, Justin Theroux, Monica Bellucci, and Jenna Ortega/Catherine O’Hara)

Let's Pour One Out For Every Beetlejuice Character Who Just Joined The Afterlife For Good

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice's Wildest Creature Was A True DIY Project

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Water Cooler: Recursion, As Told By Ginger, Mamma Mia!, and a Bleak Read of Blink Twice's Ending

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 20:55:00 +0000

On the September 4, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.

In the Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Doing:
BJ has been redecorating (by using Laserdiscs as wall art)
What we’ve been Reading:
Ben read Recursion by Blake Crouch.
BJ has been reading scripts she signed NDAs for but can talk about the experience of reading scripts.
What we’ve been Watching:
BJ watched Pretty Poison, all of As Told By Ginger, & attending the Heathers 35th anniversary screening (with writer, director, and the last remaining Heather)
Ben watched the first few episodes of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 (which he’ll talk about more later), the first two episodes of Only Murders in the Building season 4 (agree with Brad), and watched Mamma Mia! for the first time.
What we’ve been Eating:
BJ has decided Roast Chicken is the best flavor of Maruchan Instant Lunch
What we’ve been Playing:
BJ has been playing the Impulse Brain Trainer app

Listener email:

Dear Ben and BJ,

First, I just want to say how much I enjoy the show. I have been listening for a couple years now and always enjoy your commentary as well as the other members of /film, particularly BJ Colangelo. In fact, my teenage daughter and I went to see the film blink twice based on your enthusiastic review.

After listening to the episode reviewing blink twice, as well as hearing BJ discuss the film on The Filmcast podcast, in addition to reading your article about the ending of the movie, I had to write in.

My daughter and I are both big horror movie fans, and really loved the film, so thank you again for the recommendation. However, I was fascinated when we walked out of the movie as she saw the ending very differently than I did…. when the camera shows Frida talking to Sara outside in the grass, looking at the burning house, and then slowly pans to Slater king as Sarah says, do you wish you had made a different choice?…. My daughter Violet read that as Frida deciding to save King rather than Frida, but obviously having mixed feelings about that terrible choice, which she would’ve had to make quickly while the house was burning down. So I guess she read it as a much darker ending, with Frida, abandoning the sisterhood, saving king and then subjugating him, and taking over his empire. But obviously having a little bit of conflicted feelings and guilt that she should’ve saved Sara instead (hence, briefly hallucinating a conversation with Sara, calmly questioning the choice that she made, reflecting Frida‘s conscience).

She had the darker take, which she thought was indicated by seeds laid earlier in the film, such as Frida not believing and respecting her friend Jess’s worry that things are not right when just wants to leave the island. And of course, the Geena Davis character.

I just thought that was an interesting read on the ending that I’ve not seen discussed. Again, love the show, and keep doing great work on the website as well!

Take care

Jennifer (from San Antonio)

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Will Alien: Earth Screw Up The Alien Timeline? Plus Jurassic World: Rebirth, Lanterns, and More

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 20:15:00 +0000

On the September 3, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news.

In The News:

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The Wasp is Riveting, Plus Interviews with Stars Naomie Harris and Natalie Dormer

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 14:00:00 +0000

On the September 2, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks a little about Guillem Morales’ new movie The Wasp and presents interviews with Naomie Harris and Natalie Dormer.

In Our Feature Presentation: The Wasp Review: Natalie Dormer And Naomie Harris Stun In A Dark, Riveting Psychological Thriller

The Trailer For The Darkest Movie Of The Year Only Teases Why You Have To See It

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Steven Spielberg's Close Encounters (Movies He Didn't Make)

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 17:00:00 +0000

On the August 30, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to talk about what we’re calling Steven Spielberg’s close encounters.

Movies that were eventually made, and not just ones that he considered making, but he seemed to actively work on in some capacity before not directing. So “Night Skies,” his sci-fi horror movie that would have been a spiritual follow-up to Close Encounters, does not count because that was never made and therefore we have nothing to judge.

Ace Eli and Rodger of the Skies

White Lightning

California Split

Cruising

The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars and Motor Kings

Rain Man

Cape Fear

Shrek

Meet the Parents

Twister

Mozart and the Whale

The Mask of Zorro

The Haunting

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

Big Fish

Memoirs of a Geisha

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

Interstellar

The Trial of the Chicago 7

Oldboy

Exodus: Gods and Kings

American Sniper

The Little Things

Maestro

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Netflix's Anime Series Terminator Zero Makes Terminators Scary Again

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 21:00:00 +0000

On the August 29, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to talk about the new anime series Terminator Zero.

In Our Feature Presentation: Terminator Zero Review: Netflix's Anime Is Gorgeous, Gruesome, And Just Getting Started — For Better Or Worse

Netflix's Terminator Zero Trailer Introduces A New Killing Machine

Netflix's Terminator Zero Finally Resurrects James Cameron's Original Vision For The Franchise

Terminator Zero's Time-Traveling Hero Has Something In Common With Kyle Reese

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Water Cooler: Adam Sandler: Love You, The Name of the Rose, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, and More

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 20:20:00 +0000

On the August 28, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.

In the Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Doing:
Brad is still packing, but he’s not moving to Texas anymore.
What we’ve been Reading:
Brad has been reading Barry Sonnenfeld’s Best Possible Time, Worst Possible Place
What we’ve been Watching:
Ben watched The Name of the Rose, Long Shot, and has been watching Girls5Eva.
Brad watched The Maltese Falcon, Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956), Jackpot!, Adam Sandler: Love You, and Strange Darling.
What we’ve been Eating:
Brad tried Ghost Toast Kit Kat, Froot Loops Rainbow Sherbet Scoops, Froot Loops Thomas Mini Bagels, Fanta Haunted Apple Soda

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Only Murders in the Building Season 4, Chick-Fil-A Is Launching a Streaming Platform, and More

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 19:40:00 +0000

On the August 27, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to talk about the latest film and TV news, including a preview of the new season of the Hulu comedy series Only Murders in the Building.

In The News:

Only Murders In The Building Season 4 Review: The Biggest, Funniest & Most Meta Mystery Yet

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The Crow Remake, In The Works For 16 Years, Tanks at the Box Office

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 17:54:29 +0000

On the August 26, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the weekend’s box office numbers.

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Blink Twice Proves Zoe Kravitz Has The Juice

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 20:20:00 +0000

On the August 23, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to talk about Zoe Kravitz’s new movie, Blink Twice.

In Our Feature Presentation: Blink Twice Review: Zoe Kravitz's Ambitious Thriller Delivers The Biggest Surprise Of 2024

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Strange Darling Is a Wonderful Surprise, Plus Interviews With Star Willa Fitzgerald and Writer/Director JT Mollner

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 15:00:00 +0000

On the August 22, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to talk about JT Mollner’s new movie Strange Darling, and present interviews with Mollner and the movie’s star, Willa Fitzgerald.

Strange Darling Review: Nothing Is As It Seems In This Clever, Hyper-Stylish Thriller

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Water Cooler: NYC, Beyond The Infinite Two Minutes, Elden Ring DLC, and More

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 20:30:00 +0000

On the August 21, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Jacob Hall to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.

In the Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Doing:
Jacob went to New York City for work (and then got stuck in an airport).
What we’ve been Reading:
Ben read Dark Matter by Blake Crouch.
Jacob read The Situation Room by George Stephanopoulos, and Silo and Shift by Hugh Howey.
What we’ve been Watching:
Ben watched Song of the Thin Man, The Cheap Detective, and Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes.
Jacob watched Alien: Romulus, and The 1% Club.
What we’ve been Playing:
Jacob beat the Elden Ring DLC, and then the base game itself.

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Do You Want to Smell Your Movies At Home? Plus Pacific Rim and Poltergeist TV Shows and More

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 20:30:00 +0000

On the August 20, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news.

Listener emails: Belinda from Chicago writes in: I am always surprised by jokes made about people in that above-55 age group. Are there demographics for the ages of moviegoers? I am an avid moviegoer and it seems like the movie industry is making more grown-up movies for me, like Tar and Oppenheimer. What do you think?

In The News:

Joker 2's Opening Sequence Takes A Bold, Looney Tunes-Inspired Gamble
Director Todd Phillips Has A Blunt Response To A Potential Joker 3
Longlegs Is Now The Biggest Indie Horror Box Office Hit In A Decade
Why Michael Keaton Doesn't Care About Batgirl's Cancellation
Pacific Rim Is Getting A Prequel Series From An Oscar-Nominated Sci-Fi Movie Writer
Poltergeist Is Getting The Horror TV Treatment From Star Trek And Supernatural Writers
Peacock's Friday The 13th Prequel Series Has A New Showrunner, And It's... The Voice Of Aladdin?
Somehow, Smell-O-Vision Returned: MovieScent Will Release Smells Synced to Your Home Viewing Experience

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Borderlands' Box Office Goes From Bad to Worse, Alien: Romulus Comes Out Strong, and More

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 20:05:00 +0000

On the August 19, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the biggest box office stories from this past weekend.

Listener emails: Ross W. from Ontario, California writes in: “Hey Ben, While I enjoyed you and Ryan talking about video game movies last Thursday, the one movie that I was shouting at my car speakers (not really) that you missed was Tron! I saw it in the theaters when it first came out (I’m old), and have loved it ever since. Jeff Bridges and David Warner are great in it, and those very early computer graphics still look amazing. Other than that, you guys did a great job (King of Kong is fantastic). Love the podcast, keep up the great work.

Brandon from Knoxville, TN writes: Ben and Ryan, I’m a film buyer at Regal who also oversees Indian and South Asian releases for our theatre network. Pleased to hear you acknowledge Indian films occasionally sneaking into the box office top 10 over the past handful of weeks on your July 29 episode. For the past few years, especially since the smash success of RRR in early 2022, interest from North American audiences in Indian and South Asian titles has steadily grown. Over 4 million people of South Asian descent call the United States home, and they have established a large and dedicated audience for Indian releases.

India produces more films by volume than Hollywood, with the main four languages of Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Punjabi featuring in the majority of releases. The most highly anticipated movies also come to American theatres around major Indian holidays and festivals. Several titles are coming to theaters to mark India Independence Day on August 15, and multiple films could land in the domestic box office top 10. Dasara on October 12, Diwali on November 1, and Christmas should also see plenty of Indian movies at American cinemas with films featuring the most popular South Asian actors in some of 2024’s most notable releases. Looking forward to hearing more of your commentary on the Indian film industry in future podcasts!

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Alien: Romulus Bursts Into Theaters With $108 Million Global Opening Weekend

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Alien: Romulus Is What Happens When You Put The Entire Alien Franchise In A Blender

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 20:30:00 +0000

On the August 16, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editors Brad Oman, BJ Colangelo, and editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to talk about Fede Alvarez’s new movie, Alien: Romulus.

In Our Feature Presentation: Alien: Romulus Review: This Occasionally Effective Sequel Plays Things Too Safe

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The Best Easter Eggs And References In Alien: Romulus

Alien: Romulus Isn't Based On The '90s Dark Horse Comics – But It Sure Feels Like It

Here's Exactly How And When Alien: Romulus Fits Into The Franchise Timeline

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Ahead of Alien: Romulus, Let's Rank The Top 5 Films in the Alien Franchise

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 20:40:00 +0000

On the August 15, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editors Brad Oman, BJ Colangelo, editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista, and staff writer Ryan Scott to rank the Alien movies ahead of the release of Alien: Romulus.

In Our Feature Presentation: Ranking the Alien movies!

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Water Cooler: Bowfinger, Skywalkers: A Love Story, Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid, and More

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 19:05:00 +0000

On the August 14, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.

In the Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Watching:
Ben watched Tenebrae and Bowfinger.
Chris watched Deadpool & Wolverine, Twisters, Skywalkers: A Love Story, The Fall Guy, Trap, Alien: Romulus, and Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid.

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It Ends With Us Opens Big, Crawl 2, James Wan's Creature From the Black Lagoon, and More

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 16:45:00 +0000

On the August 13, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news.

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D23 Debrief: Avatar 3, Pixar, Star Wars, Tron: Ares, and Much More

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 19:25:00 +0000

On the August 12, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Jacob Hall to talk about the biggest news from this year’s D23 Expo.

In The News:

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Cuckoo Gets Freaky, Plus Interviews with Writer/Director Tilman Singer and Stars Hunter Schafer and Dan Stevens

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 19:55:00 +0000

On the August 9, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to talk about Tilman Singer’s new movie, Cuckoo, and present interviews with Singer and stars Hunter Schafer and Dan Stevens.

In Our Feature Presentation: Cuckoo Review: Hunter Schafer Soars In This Screeching Ride Of Repulsive Sci-Fi Body Horror [Overlook 2024]

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Our Favorite Video Game (And Video Game-Adjacent) Movies

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 18:50:00 +0000

On the August 8, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about our favorite video game movies.

In Our Feature Presentation: The 36 Best Video Game Movies Ranked

Our favorite video game movies
Our favorite video game-adjacent movies

Every Movie We Saw At Sundance 2024, From Must-Sees To The Totally Forgettable

Borderlands Review: Eye Candy Visuals And A Gun-Totin' Cate Blanchett Can't Bring This Video Game Movie To Life

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Water Cooler: Miami Vice, Hollywood: The Oral History, SNL Digital Shorts, and More

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 20:30:00 +0000

On the August 7, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been watching.

In the Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Reading:
Ben read Hollywood: The Oral History, by Janine Basinger and Sam Wasson.
What we’ve been Watching:
Brad watched Michael Mann’s Miami Vice, Owning Mahowny, Freaked, Albert Brooks’ Mother, in the middle of season 2 of Evil, rewatching Detroiters, watching all of the SNL Digital Shorts.
Ben watched All That Jazz, Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa, and I Was A Male War Bride.
What we’ve been Eating:
Brad tried Kit Kat Coffee Mate Creamer, Werther’s Original Caramel Apple Hard Candies, Spylt Caffeinated Milk, Pebbles Cereal Fit Butters, Twinkies Mystery Flavor

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House of the Dragon's Future, The End of Squid Game is Coming, and More

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 20:25:00 +0000

On the August 6, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by no one to talk about the latest film and TV news.

In The News:

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Deadpool & Wolverine Breaks More Records, Trap Stumbles, and Listener Emails

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 19:40:02 +0000

On the August 5, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the weekend’s box office numbers and answer a couple of listener emails.

In The News:

Listener emails:

Jerry from Ohio says: I love the podcast and enjoy most everything you do. However, I was disappointed in hearing a possible spoiler for Avengers: Secret Wars when Ryan mentioned that the storyline in the comic is that the multiverse collapses into one universe. As a person that hasn’t read any of the comics and doesn’t watch trailers or read up on things before they air to avoid spoilers, I was disappointed to hear what may be a huge spoiler. I just wanted to bring it to your attention. I still am a huge fan, keep up the great work!

Zachary from East-Central Wisconsin says: Feels the reaction to the “Downey as Victor Von Doom” news has been a bit overblown. “Although the reveal that Downey is back in the franchise after his character was so memorably killed off 6 years ago was a shock, the main discourse I keep seeing acts as though “Tony Stark” with a cape will be walking around the MCU, creating moments of confusion and sadness in the hearts and minds of the MCU characters and audiences alike. But isn’t Doom’s whole thing that he gets scienced in the face and then hides it behind his iconic metal mask for the rest of forever? [...] Can’t we then assume that we probably won’t see much of his face, outside of any sort of flashbacks or variant version of the character? And if that’s the case, don’t we think that RDJ is a strong enough actor to make his performance and character choices unique enough to distinguish itself? [...] I think concern that Feige and Marvel will give in to their worst impulses with this is warranted, however, all the extreme negative opinions I’ve been seeing feel a bit premature and misguided.

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Trap Has Us Torn, Plus Interviews with M. Night Shyamalan, Josh Hartnett, and Saleka Night Shyamalan

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 18:45:00 +0000

On the August 2, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editors Jacob Hall and Brad Oman to talk about M. Night Shyamalan’s newest movie, Trap, and present interviews with M. Night Shyamalan, his daughter Saleka Shyamalan, and Josh Hartnett.

In Our Feature Presentation: Trap Review: M. Night Shyamalan's Silly, Self-Aware Thriller Is A Messy Tale Of Two Movies

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M. Night Shyamalan's Trap Was Inspired By A Twisted True Story

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Ahead of Trap, Here Are Our Top 5 M. Night Shyamalan Movies

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 16:20:00 +0000

On the August 1, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Jacob Hall and Chris Evangelista to try to assemble a group Top 5 list of M. Night Shyamalan’s films.

In Our Feature Presentation: The films of M. Night Shyamalan

Praying With Anger
Wide Awake
The Sixth Sense
Unbreakable
Signs
The Village
Lady in the Water
The Happening
The Last Airbender
After Earth
The Visit
Split
Glass
Old
Knock at the Cabin

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Robert Downey Jr. Heads Back to the MCU as Doctor Doom, And More News From San Diego Comic-Con 2024

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 19:55:03 +0000

On the July 30, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news.

Opening banter: I want to give listeners a heads up that there probably won’t be a podcast episode tomorrow, but we’re planning to be back on Thursday.

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Deadpool & Wolverine Crushed at the Box Office, But How Would Alpha Cop Perform?

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 19:31:55 +0000

On the July 29, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the weekend’s box office numbers.

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Deadpool & Wolverine Has Arrived, Plus Interviews with Producers Kevin Feige and Wendy Jacobson

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 20:35:00 +0000

On the July 26, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor to talk about Shawn Levy’s new movie Deadpool & Wolverine, and present a pair of interviews with producers Wendy Jacobson and Kevin Feige.

In Our Feature Presentation: Deadpool & Wolverine Review: Hugh Jackman Is Great In An Otherwise Disappointing Cameo Fest

General thoughts
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Wendy Jacobson interview
Kevin Feige interview

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In Honor of Deadpool & Wolverine, Here Are The Top 5 X-Men Movies

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 19:30:00 +0000

On the July 25, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Jacob Hall, editor Brad Oman, and staff writer Ryan Scott to attempt to create a collective Top 5 list of movies in the X-Men franchise.

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Water Cooler: The Devil Wears Prada, Fly Me to the Moon, A Gun For Jennifer, and More

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 20:45:30 +0000

On the July 24, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.

In the Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Doing:
BJ just got back from Florida and the airplane travel from hell!
What we’ve been Reading:
BJ is reading Edge of the Wire by Scott Kenemore
What we’ve been Watching:
Ben watched The Devil Wears Prada, Fly Me to the Moon, and Cash On Demand.
BJ watched EVERYTHING ON DROPOUT, A Gun for Jennifer, and a double feature of Cry_Wolf & Werewolves Within.
What we’ve been Eating:
BJ’s been eating The Deadpool menu at Jack in the Box lol
What we’ve been Playing:
Ben has been playing EA Sports College Football 25.
BJ has been playing The Void Within plot on Neopets

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Twisters Opening Weekend, The Russos Return to Marvel, And More

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 20:25:00 +0000

On the July 23, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news.

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Oddity is One of 2024's Best Horror Films, Plus An Interview With Writer/Director Damian Mc Carthy

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 15:30:00 +0000

On the July 22, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to talk a little about the new movie Oddity and present an interview with writer/director Damian Mc Carthy.

In Our Feature Presentation: Oddity Review: A Good Old Fashioned Scary Movie

The 19 Best Horror Movies Of 2024 So Far

Damian Mc Carthy interview

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Twisters is a Hoot, Plus An Interview with Director Lee Isaac Chung

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 19:05:00 +0000

On the July 19, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman and /Film staff writer Bill Bria to talk about the new movie Twisters and present an interview with director Lee Isaac Chung.

In Our Feature Presentation: Twisters Review: '90s Blockbusters Aren't Dead Yet In This Heartfelt Spielbergian Sequel

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What is the Best Summer Blockbuster of 1996? An Extremely Scientific Determination

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 21:45:00 +0000

On the July 18, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to scientifically determine the best blockbuster of 1996.

In Our Feature Presentation:

The Best Blockbuster of Summer 1996

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Water Cooler: Is Nicolas Cage Good in Longlegs? Plus Bob Roberts, The Trial, Boa vs. Python, and More

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 19:40:00 +0000

On the July 17, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to gather around the virtual water cooler to talk about what they’ve been up to.

In the Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Watching:
Chris and Ben talk about Longlegs, including Nicolas Cage’s performance.
Ben watched White Lightning and Gator, Orson Welles’ The Trial, and rewatched U.S. Marshals.
Chris watched Boa vs Python, Tarot, and Bob Roberts.
What we’ve been Playing:
Ben has been listening to the vinyl scores of Coco and Up from Mondo.

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Captain America: Brave New World, Gladiator II, Agatha All Along, The Devil Wears Prada, and More

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 19:50:01 +0000

On the July 16, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to talk about the latest film and TV news.

Email: Someone who apparently works for Regal wrote in and said: On a recent episode, you mentioned Regal is in the midst of a bankruptcy and might not be around much longer. We in fact exited bankruptcy in 2023 and just announced $250 million in capital raised to renovate current locations. I get it’s cool to crap on bigger theatre chains, but let’s not spread incorrect negative news like that. We are all out here trying to do the same thing, and that is preserve the theatrical experience.

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Longlegs Shocks Hollywood, Fly Me to the Moon Underperforms, and More

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 20:00:00 +0000

On the July 15, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the weekend’s box office numbers.

Black Moon Rising update

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Water Cooler: Longlegs, Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1, Black Moon Rising, and More

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 20:45:00 +0000

On the July 12, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.

In the Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Watching:
Ben watched Call Northside 777, Marie Antoinette, Kill, Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1, and Black Moon Rising.
Chris watched Longlegs, The Bikeriders, Abigail, and Civil War.

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Sausage Party: Foodtopia is Hilarious, Plus An R-Rated Interview With Stars Seth Rogen, Kristen Wiig, and Sam Richardson

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 23:00:00 +0000

On the July 11, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to talk about Sausage Party: Foodtopia and present an R-rated interview with the show’s stars, Seth Rogen, Kristen Wiig, and Sam Richardson.

In Our Feature Presentation: Sausage Party: Foodtopia Review: Fiercely Funny, Pun-Filled Filth Is Fantastic And Fulfilling

An interview with Seth Rogen, Kristen Wiig, and Sam Richardson

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Water Cooler: Project Hail Mary, The Last Stop in Yuma County, Ghosts, A Bigger Splash, and More

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 15:45:00 +0000

On the July 10, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Jacob Hall to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.

Jake from Ontario wrote to us on June 30: My question concerns the growing disparity between the TV Critic and audience Tomatometer scores on Rotten Tomatoes. The Boys, The Acolyte, and The Bear all received glowing critics scores and negative audience scores. In a recent episode, Jacob mentioned that although he loved the first three seasons of The Boys, he didn’t enjoy season 4 and passed the review to a colleague who liked it more. This practice caught my attention.

Could you discuss the prevalence and ethics of this practice? Wouldn’t it be good business to publish a negative review when 9.3/10 sites are praising a show? In my opinion, Jacob would have been the perfect person to review this season and represent a large contingent of the audience who isn’t just reacting to the anti-MAGA politics, as some suggest is the reason for the lower audience score. Sorry if this sounds prickly, I’m legitimately curious to hear your thoughts.

PS: Please focus on this specific practice and avoid discussing review-bombing or the binary nature of the Tomatometer, as those topics have been covered well by the podcast in the past.

In the Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Reading:
Jacob read Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, Dark Matter by Blake Crouch, and Challenger by Adam Higginbotham.
What we’ve been Watching:
Ben watched The Last Stop in Yuma County, A Bigger Splash, The Paper, and Callaway Went Thataway.
Jacob watched The Bear season 3, Ghosts, and A Quiet Place: Day One.

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An Interview with Twister Director Jan de Bont

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 14:00:00 +0000

On the July 9, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson presents a conversation with Twister director Jan de Bont.

'Die Hard' 30th Anniversary: The Cast And Crew Reflect On The Making Of An Action Classic [Interview]

In Our Feature Presentation: Twister is a Dumb, Fun Distraction

Jan de Bont interview

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How Do You Find Things to Watch? Plus A Box Office Recap, Expensive Theater Concessions, and More

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 20:10:00 +0000

On the July 8, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news.

In The News:

Listener email: Julie writes in: Love your show! I think the major reason people don’t go to chain theaters is not how big our TVs are or that everything is streaming, but the number of screens we have. We have 2 TVs, 2 laptops, and 2 cell phones for 2 people, and all have been used to watch movies. When I was a kid in the ‘70s, we had one TV in our living room that was controlled by my brother and my parents. If I wanted to watch anything else, I had to go to a movie theater. So when Bad News Bears came out, I saw it in the big chain theater 11 times! I love movies now, but do prefer one of the many repertory theaters we have here in Portland, Oregon. People are respectful and they serve beer/wine/cider and pizza without being expensive. I hardly ever go to our local chain theater, which is a pretty nice Regal, and when I do, there are usually about five other people in the theater and I never buy any concessions because it’s too expensive. I just can’t imagine it will be open much longer.

Listener email: Donnie from Florida writes in: Love the podcast and have been listening for years. Shout-out to Peter and Hoai-Tran Bui, I still miss hearing them. My question is how do you find things to watch on streaming services? I notice the menus are just awful. We can only find the current 8 to 10 things that that particular streaming service is pushing at the time. Is there a site or system that you, or anyone else at /Film, uses to find the needles in the haystack of horrible streaming service menus?

If Ryan happens to be on the episode, can he explain how the heck Peacock is still a thing?

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MaXXXine is Somewhat Divisive, Plus A Couple of Listener Emails

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 19:31:43 +0000

On the July 5, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to answer a listener email and talk about Ti West’s new movie MaXXXine.

Ronny Cox is not dead! Apologies!

Shout out to Angelica from North Texas, who wrote us an email pointing out a fascinating connection between the movie Burnt and season 3 of The Bear. Without spoiling things, I can say that there’s a moment in season 3 where Richie sees a fork on the floor of the restaurant, and if Angelica’s theory is correct, it could have pretty big consequences for what might happen in season 4. One Blink-And-You'll-Miss-It Moment In The Bear Season 3 Could Have Huge Consequences

Karissa from Wisconsin sent us an email last month that I’ve been meaning to get to, and I thought now would be a good time: Love the podcast, and have been listening for years. Lately, I’ve been intrigued by the discussion between you and Ryan about the state of theaters. My husband and I started dating at a theater, and always watched probably 2-3 movies a month in theaters before Covid. We love theaters so much that we had our wedding pictures in a new theater that was built in our town in 2015. However, Covid made us update our TV and sound system at home for watching movies. It also made us less tolerant of bad moviegoers.

Talking with our friends, we all agree that we have a great theater. However, we cannot stand the people that go to movies. Movies for us have been ruined by cell phones. Even adults are using their phones and being obnoxious during the movie. Between cell phone light and just rude talking, we barely see movies in theaters anymore. We started sitting in the front 3 rows, but half the time, we still see their lights because they’re so bright.

We get so annoyed with it, we are renting a theater for us and our friends to see Twisters in July. I can deal with whispering and occasional talking. I cannot deal with the constant cell phone use anymore. Do you think theaters could do anything about cell phones? I know that would bring a lot of people I know back to theaters.

In Our Feature Presentation: MaXXXine Review: Ti West And Mia Goth Bring Sexy Satanic Sleaze Back To Hollywood Horror

Spoiler-free thoughts about MaXXXine
Spoilery thoughts
MaXXXine Ending Explained: How To Get Ahead In Showbiz

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Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F Is...Decent! Plus, An Interview With Director Mark Molloy

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 18:41:50 +0000

On the July 3, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to talk about Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F and rank the whole franchise, and then we’ll present an interview with director Mark Molloy.

No podcast tomorrow because of the holiday!

In Our Feature Presentation: Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F Review: Eddie Murphy Tries To Elevate Weak Material In This Nostalgia-Heavy Sequel

Spoiler-free thoughts about Axel F
Spoilery thoughts
Franchise ranking
Mark Molloy interview

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Inside Out 2 Crosses A Billion, Horizon Bombs, A Quiet Place: Day One, Grand Theft Auto, and More

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 15:55:00 +0000

On the July 2, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news.

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The Bear is Back! Here's a Spoiler-Filled Discussion of Season 3

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 20:10:00 +0000

On the July 1, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista and /Film editor Brad Oman to talk about season 3 of the FX series The Bear.

In Our Feature Presentation: The Bear Season 3 Review: A Delicious Season Missing A Few Key Ingredients

Spoiler discussion of The Bear season 3
Half a story!
Let’s go back to the beginning. Episode 1
Cameos - yay or nay?
What did you think of the “haunting” running joke?
Moments of connection
Heartwarming fist-pump moment?
Why does that one review from the Tribune matter so much?

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Is A Quiet Place: Day One The Best Film In The Franchise? Plus An Interview With Writer/Director Michael Sarnoski

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 19:55:00 +0000

On the June 28, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista and /Film editor BJ Colangelo to talk about Michael Sarnoski’s new movie, A Quiet Place: Day One, and present an interview with Michael Sarnoski.

In Our Feature Presentation: A Quiet Place: Day One Review: The Best Movie In The Series

Non-spoilery A Quiet Place: Day One thoughts
Spoiler discussion
The Best Character In A Quiet Place: Day One Isn't A Human (Or An Alien)
Michael Sarnoski interview

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The Wachowskis' Bound Has Joined the Criterion Collection, Plus An Interview With Gina Gershon

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 18:00:00 +0000

On the June 27, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to talk about Bound and present an interview with one of the movie’s stars, Gina Gershon.

In Our Feature Presentation:

Bound thoughts
Bowen’s Straight
Gina Gershon interview

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Water Cooler: Land of Bad, Cold Mountain, Legends of the MonsterVerse, and More

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 20:15:00 +0000

On the June 26, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about HBO, and then gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.

Right here at the top of the show, I’d like to issue a quick correction.

In The News:

Warner Bros. Discovery Must Protect HBO at All Costs – But Can They Actually Pull It Off?
HBO's Harry Potter TV Series Summons Succession Veterans As Showrunner And Director

In the Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Doing:
Ryan - training for a marathon
What we’ve been Reading:
Ben read The October Country by Ray Bradbury.
Ryan read Legends of the MonsterVerse omnibus, killing floor Jack Reacher book
What we’ve been Watching:
Ryan watched Land of Bad, Critters 2, Transformers commentary track, Cast Away, Godzilla Raids Again, Dirty Harry movies.
Ben watched Touch, Hannah Einbinder: Everything Must Go, The Thin Man Goes Home, and Cold Mountain.
What we’ve been Playing:
Ryan played Star Wars Hunters.

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RIP Donald Sutherland, Jiminy Glick Returns, Lethal Weapon 5 Apparently Has a Director, and More

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 19:51:31 +0000

On the June 25, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to talk about the latest film and TV news.

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Inside Out 2 Races Toward a Billion Dollars, Box Office Updates, and Mailbag Questions

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 20:20:06 +0000

On the June 24, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the weekend’s box office numbers.

In The News:

Inside Out 2 Has Already Dethroned Dune 2 as the Biggest Movie of 2024 So Far
Inside Out 2 Just Hit A Box Office Milestone Not Seen Since Avengers: Endgame
A Quiet Place: Day One Set To Be 2024's First Big Horror Box Office Hit
Russell Crowe’s Horror Flop The Exorcism Just Broke the Worst Kind of Box Office Record

In The Mailbag:

Dalton from Seattle wrote in: In response to you and Ryan discussing renting theaters: We have a theater in Seattle that does just what you two were describing. A few years ago, some friends and I rented out The Beacon Theater here in Seattle. It's a small, very fun vintage theater with one screen. They serve candy, popcorn, beer and wine. They offer an amazing service where you can request an old film, and they will track down the digital film print of the movie to screen for you. We watched the original Ghostbusters movie. It was such a blast. It's such a cool business idea. I'm hoping to rent it out and request the original 90's TMNT sometime in the near future. Thought you guys might get a kick out of that!

Finally circling back around to the rest of the email written in a while ago by Wes from Dallas/Ft. Worth, and there are multiple points to address here. First, he wants to know, Ryan, why the world of box office reporting does not always take inflation into account when comparing past data to current data.

Similarly: why is there such a focus on dollars and not the number of tickets sold?

While I wouldn't mind paying a premium to go to the movies, it would have to come with a premium experience, and it just isn't so. And what does that mean for people with lower incomes? Unfortunately, it seems like we are approaching a point where a premium experience may not even be possible if studios can't justify making enough movies for theaters to exist. Assuming movie theaters start closing down, what outlook do you see ten years from now if things don't change? Will going to the movies be like going to the Opera with limited showings only on specific dates and very expensive tickets? What changes would you make to fix the industry?

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The Bikeriders Feels Like A Welcome Throwback, Plus An Interview With Writer/Director Jeff Nichols

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 15:00:00 +0000

On the June 21, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson presents an interview with The Bikeriders writer/director Jeff Nichols.

In Our Feature Presentation: The Bikeriders Review: Jeff Nichols Helms A Beautiful Austin Butler Drama [Austin Film Festival]

Jeff Nichols interview

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Inside Out 2 Opens Huge, Sony Buys Alamo Drafthouse, Practical Magic 2, Blade Loses Another Director, and More

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 18:33:12 +0000

On the June 18, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news.

Opening Banter: Where Have All The Memorable Movie Themes Gone? Hollywood Composers Speak Out [Exclusive] Also: no podcast tomorrow! We’ll be back on Thursday.

In The News:

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House of the Dragon Season 2 Is Here, Plus An Interview With Showrunner Ryan Condal

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 17:19:17 +0000

On the June 17, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Jacob Hall to talk a little about House of the Dragon season 2 and present an interview with showrunner Ryan Condal.

In the Our Feature Presentation: House Of The Dragon Season 2 Review: Game Of Thrones, But Moreso In This Terrific Second Season

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Inside Out 2: The Highs and Lows of Pixar's Latest Sequel

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 21:20:00 +0000

On the June 14, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editors Brad Oman and BJ Colangelo to talk about the newest Pixar film, Inside Out 2.

In the Our Feature Presentation: Inside Out 2 Review: Pixar's Sequel Isn't As Good As The Original, But It Will Still Make You Emotional

General spoiler-free thoughts
How does this compare to the first Inside Out?
Spoilers
Little moments/jokes
Easter egg
The anxiety attack
Is Pixar back?

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The Boys Season 4 Approaches The Show's Endgame, Plus An Interview With Showrunner Eric Kripke

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 14:00:00 +0000

On the June 13, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Jacob Hall to talk about The Boys season 4 and present an interview with showrunner Eric Kripke.

In Our Feature Presentation: The Boys Season 4 Review: The Superhero Series Gets Mired In Misery

Eric Kripke interview
Listener email: Jerry in Ohio writes: Hi Ben & Slash Film crew! Ben and Jacob mentioned reading some books on a recent Water Cooler episode. When I was working in the office I used to always have a book on me to read. Now that I’m working from home I have so many distractions that I haven’t read anything in years. I am going to get back to reading. Do you buy physical books or are you reading on a Kindle or other device?

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Water Cooler: Red Harvest, Oddity, Graveyard Shift, Speed, and More

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 18:15:00 +0000

On the June 12, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.

In the Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Doing:
Ben spoke with a bunch of composers about the art of thematic scoring.
What we’ve been Reading:
Ben read Red Harvest by Dashiell Hammett.
What we’ve been Watching:
Chris watched Inside Out 2, Godzilla x Kong, Graveyard Shift, and Oddity (in theaters July 19th). (Chris’s Stephen King ranking)
Ben watched John Early: Now More Than Ever, Speed, and Blonde Fever.
What we’ve been Eating:
What we’ve been Playing:
Ben listened to David Newman’s Serenity score on vinyl.

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How Tarot Became 2024's Sneaky Horror Box Office Hit

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 14:30:00 +0000

On the June 11, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer Ryan Scott to present an interview with Scott Glassgold, one of the producers of Tarot.

In The News:

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Bad Boys: Ride Or Die Slightly Exceeds Expectations, and Other Stories From The Box Office

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 18:30:00 +0000

On the June 10, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer Ryan Scott to talk about the weekend’s box office numbers.

In The News:

Listener email: Dan from Helensburgh Australia writes: Hey Ben and crew, I’m a big fan of the show. I thought Red Letter Media’s piece on cinema attendance was very well done. It talks about many of the same issues you and Ryan have spoken about on your show, as well as offering new opinions. Thought it might spur some interesting conversations.

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The Watchers Shows a Lot of Promise, Plus Interviews With Ishana Night Shyamalan and Dakota Fanning

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 18:37:20 +0000

On the June 7, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to talk about Ishana Night Shyamalan’s new movie The Watchers, and present interviews with Shyamalan and star Dakota Fanning.

In Our Feature Presentation: The Watchers Review: Ishana Night Shyamalan's Nightmarish Folktale Is An Uneven But Promising Debut

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Spoilers
Interviews

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Water Cooler: RIP Scott Wampler, House of the Dragon Season 2, Armour of God, and More

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 20:00:00 +0000

On the June 6, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Jacob Hall to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.

In the Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Doing:
Jacob wants to say a few words about Scott Wampler.
What we’ve been Reading:
Ben read Tough Without a Gun: The Life and Extraordinary Afterlife of Humphrey Bogart, by Stefan Kanfer.
Jacob read the first six books in the Slough House series, the rest of the Three Body Problem books, and D-Day by Antony Beevor.
What we’ve been Watching:
Ben watched Three Coins in the Fountain and Armour of God.
Jacob watched House of the Dragon season 2, Jeopardy! Masters, the new season of Top Chef, and In a Violent Nature.

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Star Wars: The Acolyte Delivers On Its Promises in Episodes 1 and 2

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 13:45:00 +0000

On the June 5, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman and Star Wars expert and co-host of the Full of Sith podcast Bryan Young to talk about the first two episodes of The Acolyte.

In Our Feature Presentation: The Acolyte Review: The Prequels Get Their Own Version Of The Force Awakens With This Star Wars Series

Broad, spoiler-free reactions to the first two episodes
Episode 1
Episode 2

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News Extravaganza: Marvel, Predator, Jurassic, Exorcist, and Much More

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 15:57:41 +0000

On the June 4, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news.

In The News:

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One Of The Worst Box Office Weekends Since 1999 and Second Run Movie Theaters

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 19:37:58 +0000

On the June 3, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the biggest box office stories from this past weekend.

In The News:

The Box Office Just Had One of Its Worst Weekends in 25 Years
Daisy Ridley's New Movie is in Theaters - But Disney Won’t Reveal Its Box Office
Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes Just Passed a Big Box Office Milestone
John Krasinski’s IF Looks Like It Could Pull An Elemental At The Box Office
Slasher Horror Movie In a Violent Nature Had a Bloody Good Box Office Haul
The top 10 at the box office

Listener email: Belinda wrote in: “You are probably not old enough to remember, but there used to be second run houses in Chicago. Movies would stay in the theater for maybe a month or more, then go to second run houses where the prices were deeply discounted. Now it seems the studios pull movies just a few weeks before it goes to streaming. But some movies I still want to see on a movie screen. Do you think that something like second run theaters have a chance of returning, especially for people who might have been delayed from seeing the movie in the first 3 or 4 weeks of its release? Could be great for families.

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In a Violent Nature is An Inventive Slasher Film, Plus An Interview with Writer/Director Chris Nash

Fri, 31 May 2024 11:00:00 +0000

On the May 31, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo and editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to talk about the new horror film In a Violent Nature and present an interview with the film’s writer/director, Chris Nash.

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In A Violent Nature Review: A New Perspective On Slashers For Gorehounds With Patience [Overlook 2024]
Spoiler free thoughts
Spoiler discussion
Those wild kills (In A Violent Nature Is Reportedly Making Audiences Sick – But Is It Really That Brutal?)
That potentially divisive ending
Chris Nash interview

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Young Woman and the Sea Is An Inspirational Sports Drama, Plus An Interview With Jerry Bruckheimer

Thu, 30 May 2024 14:00:00 +0000

On the May 30, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by no one to talk about the new Disney movie Young Woman and the Sea and present an interview with producer Jerry Bruckheimer.

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Pixar's Up Turns 15, Plus An Interview With Composer Michael Giacchino

Wed, 29 May 2024 14:00:00 +0000

On the May 29, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson marks the 15th anniversary of Pixar’s Up by sharing an interview with composer Michael Giacchino.

In Our Feature Presentation: Movie Review: Up - The Greatest Adventure

New Up Short To Play With Pixar's Elemental, Features Ed Asner's Final Role

The Star Of Pixar's Up Never Intended To Audition

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This Year's Box Office Keeps Getting Worse, New Knives Out Film Gets a Title, DC's Lanterns, Marvel's Vision, and More

Tue, 28 May 2024 17:15:00 +0000

On the May 28, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news.

I hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day.

In The News:

Furiosa's Opening Weekend Box Office Falls Far Behind Mad Max: Fury Road

Listener email: Mitch from Yuma, AZ wrote in: Hey Ben and Ryan, I just wanted to hear some more of your thoughts on what you talked about on last Monday’s episode. I was stunned when you said for a healthy box office, the average person needed to see 3-4 movies a year, because my wife and I see a movie at least every two weeks. I know we are above average, but I figured everyone went to the theater on average once a month. My question is, if we really only need 3-4 visits per person per year to have a healthy box office, why have the theaters not figured out a monthly subscription-based plan yet? I know there’s AMC Stubs A-List Premiere program, but I don’t know much about it because we don’t have an AMC in my town, we have a Harkins and a Regal. (My wife and I personally love Harkins.) There was the big fiasco known as MoviePass, but how does a program where you pay $30 a month to watch as many movies as you want NOT work? Give the studios 75% of that subscription, divvied up amongst them, while the theater makes their money on the concession sales, like they always do. The more times people are in the theater, the more popcorn and soda they will buy. I don’t know if you two have insight or ideas on how this could work or why it hasn’t yet, but I’d love to hear your thoughts. Thank you and keep up the great work.

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Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Revved Us Up, Plus An Interview With George Miller

Fri, 24 May 2024 18:37:40 +0000

On the May 24, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editors Brad Oman and BJ Colangelo to talk about George Miller’s latest film, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, and present an interview with George Miller.

In the mailbag: Lance wrote in a couple of days ago and said: Just listening to yesterday’s podcast and Ryan mentioned that by a certain date he will have watched all three Star Wars prequels in the theater. I wasn’t aware that Episode 2 and 3 were already released, but I may have missed it. I took my son to see Episode 1 and it was his first Star Wars movie and he really loved it, so I’m hoping I didn’t miss it. Just hoping you have some info - thanks!

In Our Feature Presentation: Furiosa Review: This Thrilling Epic On The Fury Road Is George Miller's Magnum Opus

General thoughts
How it compares to Fury Road
Spoilers: favorite moments
What is this movie actually about?
Bill Bria’s George Miller interview

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Evil is Going Out With a Bang, Plus An Interview With Showrunners Michelle and Robert King

Thu, 23 May 2024 14:00:00 +0000

On the May 23, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Jacob Hall to talk about the final season of the TV show Evil, and present an interview with showrunners Michelle and Robert King.

In The News:

Evil Season 4 Review: The Best Streaming Horror Series Remains Grotesque And Hilarious In Its Final Season
Interview with Michelle and Robert King

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Water Cooler: Sweets and Snacks Expo, IF, Everybody's In L.A., and More

Wed, 22 May 2024 19:38:51 +0000

On the May 22, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.

In the Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Doing:
Brad returned to the Sweets and Snacks Expo, this time in Indianapolis
What we’ve been Reading:
Ben read My Escape From Venice’s Prison.
Brad read The Art and Soul of Dune: Part Two
What we’ve been Watching:
Ben watched Casanova and rewatched Twister.
Brad watched Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, Shazam! Fury of the Gods, IF, and John Mulaney’s Everybody’s in LA
What we’ve been Eating:
Brad tried Fruity Pebbles Candy Chews, Sour Patch Kids Oreos, Girl Scouts Cookies flavored Cake Bites, and Parlor Donuts

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Road House 2, Another John Wick Spin-Off, Fantastic Four Casting Update, The Porsche Experience, and More

Tue, 21 May 2024 20:06:56 +0000

On the May 21, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer Bill Bria to talk about the latest film and TV news.

In The News:

Bill visited the Porsche Experience for Bad Boys: Ride or Die.
The Fantastic Four casting updates: Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach are the main characters. We know Julia Garner is playing a female version of the Silver Surfer. Since then, Ralph Ineson has been cast as Galactus, and John Malkovich, Paul Walter Hauser, and Natasha Lyonne have joined the movie in unknown roles.
Marvel's Fantastic Four Casts Ralph Ineson As Planet-Eating Villain Galactus
Galactus Actor Ralph Ineson Is Already In The MCU (But Blink And You'll Miss Him)
Marvel Studios Is Dealing With A Decades-Long Comics Problem
Road House Sequel Is Happening At Amazon, Jake Gyllenhaal Will Return To Bust More Heads
Oscar Winner Cillian Murphy Is Returning To The Horror Franchise That Kickstarted His Career
Sydney Sweeney's Barbarella Remake Recruits One Of The Best Directors Alive
John Wick Spinoff Starring Donnie Yen's Caine Is Happening, Will Pay Off That Credits Scene

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How Many Movies Should the Average Person See Per Year? Plus IF, The Strangers, and More Box Office Takeaways

Mon, 20 May 2024 18:15:00 +0000

On the May 20, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news.

In The News:

Box office recap

Listener email: Melissa in St. Louis writes in: Hi Ben, I enjoy listening to the box office recap every week, and I wanted to reach out to you and Ryan to ask: How many movies should the average person go see in a year for a healthy domestic box office? When you talk about the money that needs to be made by a specific movie or the overall industry, I’m always curious how that breaks down to the level of a hypothetical individual audience member. I know there’s differing ticket prices and formats and all sorts of other variables, but I’d appreciate hearing your rough estimate of the Average Joe’s movie-going quota for a year, or even just the summer season.

Tom Rothman Deadline interview

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Spoiler-Free Thoughts On The Strangers: Chapter 1, Plus A Career-Spanning Interview with Renny Harlin

Fri, 17 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000

On the May 17, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Jacob Hall to talk about The Strangers: Chapter 1 and present an interview with the movie’s director, Renny Harlin.

How is The Strangers: Chapter 1?

In Our Feature Presentation: An Interview with Renny Harlin

What is Jacob’s relationship to the Strangers films?

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Netflix's NFL Deal, Streaming Bundling, and Kevin Costner's DVD Comments

Thu, 16 May 2024 17:30:00 +0000

On the May 16, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news.

In The News:

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Water Cooler: I Saw The TV Glow, Everybody's in L.A., The Cry Baby Killer, and More

Wed, 15 May 2024 14:00:00 +0000

On the May 15, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.

Opening banter: I know I put the call out at the top of an episode earlier this week for listeners to rate and review this podcast, because it will help us keep the show alive. I wanted to follow up and say that if you give us a five star rating and write a review, I will read the review on the show. I want to incentivize people to take a couple minutes and help us out, so let’s give this a shot and see how it goes.

In the Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Reading:
Chris read The War for Late Night by Bill Carter.
What we’ve been Watching:
Ben watched The Cry Baby Killer, The Righteous Gemstones season 1, and the first episode of Everybody’s in L.A.
Chris watched Madame Web, The Idea of You, I Saw the TV Glow, and Godzilla Minus One.

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A Conversation With Dune: Part Two Cinematographer Greig Fraser

Tue, 14 May 2024 13:00:00 +0000

On the May 7, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is going to present an interview he did with Dune: Part Two cinematographer Greig Fraser.

In Our Feature Presentation:

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RIP Roger Corman, The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, The Office Spin-Off, and More

Mon, 13 May 2024 16:11:58 +0000

On the May 13, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news.

In The News:

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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Rules, Plus An Interview with Director Wes Ball

Fri, 10 May 2024 15:00:00 +0000

On the May 10, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to talk about Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes and present an interview with the movie’s director, Wes Ball.

In the Our Feature Presentation: Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes Review: The Best Of The New Apes Series

How this compares to the previous trilogy
What the film does well
Shortcomings?
Spoilers
Wes Ball interview
Mouse Guard

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A Conversation With Hundreds of Beavers Co-Writer/Director Mike Cheslik

Thu, 09 May 2024 15:15:54 +0000

On the May 9, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to present an interview with the director and co-writer of one of the wackiest comedies of 2024, Hundreds of Beavers.

In the Our Feature Presentation:

BJ’s interview with Mike Cheslik, the director and co-writer of Hundreds of Beavers.
Hundreds Of Beavers Review: A 19th Century Indie Oddball Hilariously Pits Man Against Beaver [Fantastic Fest]

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Water Cooler: The Handmaiden, Billy Elliott, The Recent Apes Trilogy, Killing Them Softly, and More

Wed, 08 May 2024 18:29:29 +0000

On the May 8, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.

In the Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Doing:
Brad has been trying to pack for a big move
What we’ve been Reading:
What we’ve been Watching:
Ben watched The Handmaiden, Papillon, Killing Them Softly, and Coherence.
Brad watched Billy Elliott, Abigail and Challengers, watched The Matrix in theaters for the first time, rewatched the new Apes trilogy and saw Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.
What we’ve been Eating:
Brad tried Texas BBQ Brisket Pringles, Pop-Tart Crunchy Poppers, Twizzlers Pink Lemonade Filled Twists, and various Arctic Farms Freeze Dried Candy. He was also disappointed by Star Wars Blue Milk.
What we’ve been Playing:

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The Fall Guy's Disappointing Opening Weekend, Plus Superman, The MCU, Paramount, and More

Tue, 07 May 2024 16:32:42 +0000

On the May 7, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news.

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Unfrosted Is Dumb But Extremely Funny, Plus An Interview with Co-Writer and Seinfeld Veteran Spike Feresten

Mon, 06 May 2024 13:15:00 +0000

On the May 6, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista and /Film editor Brad Oman to talk about Jerry Seinfeld’s new movie, Unfrosted, and then present an interview with one of the film’s writers, Spike Feresten.

In Our Feature Presentation: Unfrosted arrived on Netflix this past Friday, it’s streaming there right now.

Addressing the Seinfeld of it all
General thoughts about the film
Spoilers
Spike Feresten interview

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The Fall Guy is a Great Time at the Movies, Plus Interviews with Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, and More

Fri, 03 May 2024 16:04:37 +0000

On the May 3, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to talk about David Leitch’s new movie The Fall Guy, and then present some quick interviews with the director and stars.

In Our Feature Presentation: The Fall Guy Review: Ryan Gosling (And His Stunt Team) Lead A Spectacular Time At The Movies [SXSW 2024]

General thoughts about the film
Spoilers
Interview with Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt
Interview with Winston Duke and Stephanie Hsu
Interview with David Leitch

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The Idea of You is More of a Romance Than a Rom-Com, Plus An Interview with Co-Writer/Director Michael Showalter

Thu, 02 May 2024 14:25:00 +0000

On the May 2, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson and /Film editor Brad Oman talk about Michael Showalter’s new romantic comedy The Idea of You, and present an interview with Michael Showalter.

In Our Feature Presentation: The Idea Of You Review: Anne Hathaway Shines In This Unconventional Romance [SXSW 2024]

The Idea of You general reactions
What makes this movie stand out from its contemporaries?
Boy band component
Spoilers
Michael Showalter interview

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Water Cooler: Hundreds of Beavers, Shogun, Sleepaway Camp, Infested, and More

Wed, 01 May 2024 19:19:19 +0000

On the May 1, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.

In the Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Doing:
BJ has been purging/donating her wardrobe AND MY BOOK ON SLEEPAWAY CAMP IS FINALLY COMING OUT.
What we’ve been Reading:
BJ has been reading the essays of Gen Z culture writer Freya India. (https://www.freyaindia.co.uk)
Ben read Sylvia Plath’s The Bell Jar.
What we’ve been Watching:
BJ watched Lola aka Twinky (1970), Greener Grass (2019), and Infested (2024).
Ben rewatched O Brother, Where Art Thou? and saw Shadow of the Thin Man, Hundreds of Beavers, and Shogun.
What we’ve been Eating:
BJ has been eating every fast food spicy nugget and determining a champion.
What we’ve been Playing:
BJ finally started playing Connections (and she is bad at it sometimes).

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Mufasa: The Lion King Trailer, Another Evil Dead Film, Apartment 7A, Netflix's Live-Action Scooby-Doo Show, and More

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 16:20:00 +0000

On the April 30, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to talk about the latest film and TV news.

In The News:

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2024 Summer Movie Preview & Box Office Predictions

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 19:37:09 +0000

On the April 29, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the 2024 summer movie season.

In Our Feature Presentation: Summer 2024 at the Box Office

May 3 - June 28
July 3 - September 6

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Challengers is Electrifying, Plus An Interview With Screenwriter Justin Kuritzkes

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 19:20:00 +0000

On the April 26, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to talk about Luca Guadagnino’s new film, Challengers. Plus, we’ll present an interview with the movie’s writer, Justin Kuritzkes.

In the Our Feature Presentation: Challengers Review: A Simple Story Turned Into A Skillful Epic

General thoughts
The score
The trio of actors
Spoilers: What did you think about the ending?
Justin Kuritzkes interview

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Hereditary in IMAX, Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid, Conan O'Brien Must Go, and More

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 21:20:00 +0000

On the April 25, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer Bill Bria to gather around the virtual water cooler to talk about what they’ve been watching lately.

In the Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Watching:
Bill saw Hereditary in IMAX, the first two Maze Runner movies, and Cool as Ice.
Ben caught up with The First Omen and Immaculate, watched all of Conan O’Brien Must Go, and saw Dead Men Don’t Wear Plaid.
Listener e-mail: Lorenzo from Sarasota, FL, wrote in about our recent episode where we talked about our favorite vampire films. Lorenzo says “both of my favorite live-action vampire movies were mentioned, but my number 1 favorite vampire movie is actually an animated movie, and I wanted to give it a shout out: The Batman vs. Dracula.” He calls it “underseen and underrated,” and explains that though it’s set in the continuity of an animated series called The Batman that debuted in 2004, “the film is a standalone story that can easily also be enjoyed even without the context of the show.” He says it’s “atmospheric and creepy,” it stars Peter Stormare as the voice of Dracula, and it even gives us Vampire Joker, with Tom Kenny’s Penguin basically filling the Renfield role and delivering comedy gold throughout.”

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X-Men '97 Check-In, Plus An Interview With Holly Chou (Jubilee) and Gui Agustini (Sunspot)

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 20:45:00 +0000

On the April 24, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editors Brad Oman and BJ Colangelo to talk about X-Men ‘97 and present an interview with two of the cast members.

In Our Feature Presentation:

How has the show progressed since its premiere?
Evolution of the characters
Has it made an effort to differentiate itself from the original series?
BJ’s interview with Holly Chou and Gui Agustini
Who/what are your favorite characters or story beats so far?
What do you want to see from the rest of the show?

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Tarantino, Scorsese, Spielberg, Space Mountain, Oldboy, and a Possible New Home for Sundance

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 16:39:10 +0000

On the April 23, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Jacob Hall to talk about the latest film and TV news.

In The News:

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The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare Interviews: Writer Arash Amel and Actor Babs Olusanmokun

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 19:40:37 +0000

On the April 22, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson presents a couple of interviews about Guy Ritchie’s newest movie, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare.

In Our Feature Presentation:

An interview with screenwriter Arash Amel
An interview with actor Babs Olusanmokun

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Abigail Is A Ton of Fun, Plus An Interview With Radio Silence

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 19:50:00 +0000

On the April 19, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to talk about Abigail and present an interview with Radio Silence, the film’s directors.

Opening Banter: I want to read some quick feedback from our vampire episode yesterday. Eddie from Los Angeles wrote in saying “Thanks for another fun episode. Most of my favorite vampire movies at least got a shout out, but I do recommend 2012’s Byzantium, directed by Neil Jordan, who also directed Interview with a Vampire, and stars Saoirse Ronan and Gemma Arterton. It’s a more realistic take while still having style, and it covers some themes you won’t likely find in other vampire tales. I’ve always thought this was underrated and underseen, so check it out. And of course, where was Vampire’s Kiss?

In Our Feature Presentation:

Thoughts about Radio Silence as directors
What makes them stand out as horror filmmakers?
Spoiler-free thoughts about Abigail
Spoiler reaction to the biggest scenes/moments in Abigail
Radio Silence interview

Other link: Dan Stevens' Look In Abigail Was Inspired By I Think You Should Leave With Tim Robinson

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In Honor of Abigail, Here Are Our Top Five Vampire Films

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 18:30:00 +0000

On the April 18, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to talk about some of their favorite vampire movies.

Opening Banter: Abigail is coming out tomorrow, and the trailers have made it very clear that it’s a film about vampires.

In the Our Feature Presentation:

Is the subgenre of vampire films one that speaks to you personally?
What do you think is so attractive about this subgenre that causes Hollywood to keep coming back to it?

Chris’s Top 5

Ben’s Top 5

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Water Cooler: The Jinx: Part Two, Twister, Ishtar, and More

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 15:00:00 +0000

On the April 17, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.

Opening Banter: Happy Belated Birthday, Chris!

In the Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Watching:
Ben rewatched The Jinx and watched the first four episodes of The Jinx: Part Two, saw Elaine May’s Ishtar for the first time, and rewatched Spike Lee’s Inside Man.
Chris watched Twister and Anyone But You.

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TMNT Gets R-Rated, Scary Movie Returns, Zack Snyder Is At It Again, and More

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 16:45:00 +0000

On the April 16, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to talk about the latest film and TV news.

Opening Banter:

Ben: An Oral History Of Spider-Man 2's Train Scene, One Of The Best Action Scenes In Superhero Cinema

Brad: Inside Out 2 Footage Reaction: Pixar Has A Promising, Clever & Hilarious Sequel On The Way

In The News:

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The Most Interesting Films Teased At CinemaCon 2024

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 19:35:00 +0000

On the April 15, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about CinemaCon 2024.

In Our Feature Presentation:

General experience at the convention
Which studios brought the heat?
Five best things you saw
Ryan’s Twitter has links to nearly everything!

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Civil War Is Unlike Anything We've Experienced in a Long Time, Plus An Interview with Alex Garland

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 20:30:00 +0000

On the April 12, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer Bill Bria to talk about Alex Garland’s latest film, Civil War.

In Our Feature Presentation: Civil War Review: Alex Garland's Terrifying War Movie Will Leave You Shaken [SXSW 2024]

General thoughts
Spoilers: Biggest/best moments
What is this movie about?
Garland can be kind of a prickly interview subject. I interviewed him several years ago for Annihilation and he was somewhat intimidating, but I think Jacob had a really good conversation with him and there are some really good observations and anecdotes in it that I’ll be thinking about for a while.
Alex Garland interview

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What Makes The Chucky Franchise Special? Plus, An Interview With Devon Sawa

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 14:00:00 +0000

On the April 11, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to talk about the USA & Syfy series Chucky, and present an interview with one of its stars, Devon Sawa.

In Our Feature Presentation: Chucky Season 3 Review: The Killer Doll Has Our Vote With The Wildest Season Yet

What makes Chucky special as a franchise?
Don Mancini as a creative force
How has Chucky evolved over time?
I first saw Devon Sawa in Casper, and I primarily know him from Final Destination and an amazing underseen 2020 movie called Hunter Hunter. Who is your favorite character he plays on Chucky?
Devon Sawa interview

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Water Cooler: The Eclipse, 3 Body Problem, Slow Horses, and More

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 15:30:00 +0000

On the April 10, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Jacob Hall to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.

In the Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Doing:
Ben’s wife was in the hospital for nine days.
Jacob watched the eclipse with 100% totality from his backyard. He also ran that 10k race.
What we’ve been Reading:
Ben read The Scapegoat, by Daphne du Maurier.
Jacob read Prisoners of the Castle by Ben Macintyre, and The Three Body Problem and The Dark Forest by Cixin Liu.
What we’ve been Watching:
Ben watched Slow Horses, Steve!, and the Curb Your Enthusiasm series finale.
Jacob watched 3 Body Problem and The First Omen.
What we’ve been Eating:
What we’ve been Playing:

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The Hedge Knight Finds Its Cast, Supergirl Movie Gets a Director, Julia Garner is The Silver Surfer, and More

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 19:07:06 +0000

On the April 9, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by no one to talk about the latest film and TV news.

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How Dolby Compares to IMAX, Straight From A Dolby Exec

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 18:00:00 +0000

On the April 8, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to present an interview with Jed Harmsen.

In Our Feature Presentation:

An interview with Jed Harmsen - Head of Cinema & Group Entertainment at Dolby

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The First Omen Goes Hard, Plus An Interview with Filmmakers Arkasha Stevenson and Tim Smith

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 12:30:00 +0000

On the April 5, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to talk about The Omen franchise and Arkasha Stevenson’s new film, The First Omen.

In Our Feature Presentation: The First Omen Review: A Terrifying Horror Prequel Done Right

Thoughts on The Omen franchise as a whole?
Spoiler-free thoughts about The First Omen?
How does this compare to other recent nun-centric movies?
Spoilery thoughts
BJ’s interview with Arkasha Stevenson and Tim Smith
Where does this movie rank in this franchise for you?

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Netflix's Ripley is (Finally) Here, Plus an Interview with Writer/Producer/Director Steven Zaillian

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 15:30:59 +0000

On the April 4, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to have a conversation about the new Netflix series, Ripley.

In Our Feature Presentation: Ripley Review: Andrew Scott Cons Everyone In This Chilling, Stylish Series

What’s your relationship to The Talented Mr. Ripley and Patricia Highsmith’s novel(s)?
Spoiler-free thoughts about the show
Super methodical
Andrew Scott
Supporting cast
Spoiler-heavy thoughts
Differences between the movie and the show?
John Malkovich shows up in a cameo appearance in the final episode as a fellow con man/kindred spirit to Tom, and I didn’t realize that was a callback or a nod to the 2003 movie Ripley’s Game.
Ending - satisfying?
Steven Zaillian interview

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Drew Goddard Heads Into The Matrix, Tim Robinson Gets an HBO Show, and More

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 17:37:52 +0000

On the April 3, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to talk about the latest film and TV news.

In The News:

Listener email from YiFeng from Boston, Mass:

I hate to bug you, but the recent podcast conversations about disc rot & backing up physical media have some misinformation that I'm hoping other listeners will write in and correct, but here are my corrections:

1. Hollywood/MPA issue commercial discs that are copyrighted protected by CSS, AACS, BD+, ROM Mark and probably many more techniques. You can't insert a disc into your computer and use a file explorer and just copy the disc - you will get an error.

2. If you want to backup ANYTHING from the disc, you will need to bypass copyright protection by using tools such as Redfox and DVDfab. Please note that at the time of this writing, US DMCA laws stipulates that you *DO* have a right to backup, but the tools used to rip discs are illegal, which is why all of them are from outside of America:

https://lifehacker.com/is-it-legal-to-rip-a-dvd-that-i-own-5978326

It's a bit of a gray/catch-22 type of scenario. Just a warning there.

3. Handbrake.fr is only a tool that will re-compress & shrink your disc files. For example a Blu-ray may contain a movie file that is 35 gigabytes, but you can use Handbrake to compress that down to 10 gigabytes - that is what the tool does. Handbrake and compression tools do *NOT* rip discs as they do not bypass the copyright protections put in place by the MPA.

4. Finally, regarding disc rot, the Library of Congress has a study on that from ~14+yrs ago but it's still relevant: https://www.loc.gov/preservation/scientists/projects/cd_longevity.html#:~:text=Statistical%20analysis%20of%20the%20EOL,reach%20EOL%20within%2010%20years

Basically the net sum is it is extremely small and that study encompassed computer CD ROM (beyond just movie discs). If anything, the disc qualities of today's Quality Assessment far surpasses that. I'd wager to say it's probably less than 1% if the library of Congress performs a study today. Most of the time, if you read the study, the rot has to do with users storing in high humidity, non-environmentally controlled locations. If you care for it, the disc will outlast humanity. It is (after all) plastic and we all know now that plastic is basically not going to degrade for hundreds of years (green issue is another whole separate conversation). Are there manufacturing errors? Absolutely, but they are extremely miniscule. Here is an example from Criterion below, but they still offer the program to replace the discs:

https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/3317-exchanging-defective-discs

Hopefully, this clears up some confusion. Quick summary is you can rip but you'll need to bypass copy protection, and disc rot is basically a non-issue.

Actually, that brings up another interesting point:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data_degradation

Let's say you are Warner Brothers and you have the full uncompress filmmaker files of the camera capture or dcp on your servers, THOSE FILES WILL ALSO ROT even if they are on server/enterprise-grade hard drive!

There needs to be a process of not just making backup copies, but double checking that the data they have and also the backup copies are still not impacted by the rot. CURRENTLY, most enterprise data technicians do NOT have a process to account for data-rot. 99% of the enterprise companies do not even think about that.

Yes, they have backups, but if your original is rotted and you back up the rotted data, both your originals and your backed up copies are all junk because no one is opening the files to verify if the backups are still legit and clean. Maybe AI will help to protect against this, it can be done... but there is an added cost to make this work. No one is willing to foot the bill for it.

In other words, even backed up copies of movie media are subject to rot, just like physical nitrate/film negatives!

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Box Office: Godzilla x Kong, Dune: Part Two, and a Listener Recommendation

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 18:02:39 +0000

On the April 1, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office expert Ryan Scott to talk about the box office numbers from this past weekend.

In The News:

Godzilla X Kong Stomps Ghostbusters And Scores $75 Million Opening Weekend At The Box Office
5 Reasons Godzilla X Kong Obliterated The Box Office
Godzilla X Kong Pushes The MonsterVerse Past $2 Billion At The Box Office
Dune: Part Two Crossed Yet Another Major Box Office Milestone
Madame Web Is Hilariously Short Of A Box Office Milestone, Adding Insult To Injury
Clear rundown of the box office top 10
Look ahead to The First Omen and Monkey Man

Listener email: Hey Ben! I was listening to you and Ryan on the podcast talking about disc media rot and just wanted to share with the class that there is a good computer program for taking a DVD or Blu-Ray and creating a copy of the contents on your computer. You can transfer all the properties of the movie, including subtitles, etc. The application is called HandBrake. Computer files are infinitely duplicatable, so you could put as many copies of the same movie on as many hard drives as your heart desires.

Obviously, this program could be abused and used for pirating movies (don’t use it for that!), but as long as you are only creating digital copies of movies that you bought and paid for and only for personal use, everything is kosher. Thanks! - Alec

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Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is Big, Goofy Fun (Spoiler Discussion)

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 18:14:15 +0000

On the March 29, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to have a spoiler-filled conversation about Adam Wingard’s Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.

In Our Feature Presentation: Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire Review: Big, Silly, And Undeniably Entertaining

What the movie did well
What it did not do so well
Favorite moments/scenes
How does this film stack up against the other MonsterVerse movies?

Godzilla X Kong's Villain Posed An Interesting Problem For The Filmmakers

Godzilla X Kong Just Set A MonsterVerse Record At The Box Office

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10 Things I Hate About You is Turning 25

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 18:59:12 +0000

On the March 28, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to talk about 10 Things I Hate About You to mark the film’s 25th anniversary (yes, technically we’re a few days early).

In Our Feature Presentation: 25 Years of 10 Things I Hate About You

What did you think about this movie when you first saw it?
What do you think about it now?
This Ends at Prom: 10 Things I Hate About You
Heath Ledger (Josh Hartnett and Ashton Kutcher were up for this part)
Heath Ledger Won His Role In 10 Things I Hate About You The Moment He Walked Into The Room
Heath Ledger Channeled Showgirls And Fred Astaire For 10 Things I Hate About You
Julia Stiles (Eliza Dushku and Katie Holmes)
David Krumholtz
Where does this fall in the Teen Shakespeare Movie Pantheon?
The Lion King is Hamlet
Kurosawa’s Throne of Blood is a riff on MacBeth
My Own Private Idaho is apparently based on Henry IV?
When Leonardo DiCaprio And Romeo + Juliet Ushered In The Era Of Cool Shakespeare
O
She’s the Man
West Side Story

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Water Cooler: Immaculate, The Ipcress File, Reacher Said Nothing, and More

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 16:00:00 +0000

On the March 27, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Jacob Hall to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.

Shout-out to /Film’s oral history about the final season of Battlestar Galactica.

In the Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Doing:
Jacob is preparing to run his first 10K.
What we’ve been Reading:
Jacob read Hits, Flops, and Other Illusions by Edward Zwick, The Ballad of Black Tom and The Changeling by Victor LaValle, and Reacher Said Nothing by Andy Martin.
What we’ve been Watching:
Ben watched Snack Shack, Cinema Paradiso, rewatched There Will Be Blood and No Country For Old Men, and finally saw The Ipcress File.
Jacob watched the new season of Formula 1: Drive to Survive, the new season of Physical 100, and Immaculate.

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Trailer Reactions Galore, Plus ScarJo Gets Jurassic, A New Fear Street Movie, and More

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 19:09:51 +0000

On the March 26, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news.

Shout-out to /Film’s oral history about the final season of Battlestar Galactica.

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Blu-ray/DVD Rot, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire's Box Office Performance, and More

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 16:08:29 +0000

On the March 25, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the latest box office numbers from the weekend and dive into the mailbag.

In The News:

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Mirrors Afterlife With $45 Million Opening Weekend
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Proves The Franchise Has Limited Box Office Potential
How might Ghostbusters fare with Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire coming up?
Dune: Part Two
Immaculate And Late Night With The Devil Both Set Indie Horror Records At The Box Office

E-mail: Phil from Germany wrote in a couple of weeks ago, and mentioned something in his email that I wanted to highlight here. He says: “The podcast keeps mentioning physical media and its recent bigger relevance than expected. Keep in mind that both DVDs and Blu-rays decay over time. Many of my untouched or barely touched DVDs from 20 years ago do not play completely anymore. My “Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” (still sealed) and “Veronica Mars” (played once before) collections only played half the episodes when I revisited these TV shows last year, and those were not the only ones. Blu-rays decay slower than DVDs, so going for those and creating backups seems to be the best way to keep the favorites available.

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Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is a Missed Opportunity (Spoiler Discussion)

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 21:01:10 +0000

On the March 22, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editors Brad Oman and BJ Colangelo to have a spoiler-filled conversation about Gil Kenan’s new film, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.

In Our Feature Presentation: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Review: Ghosts Of Blockbuster Past Hold Back The Franchise's Future

BJ, what is your relationship to the previous film?
General thoughts about the new movie
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Makes It Clear: For The Love Of Gozer, Retire The Original Cast
Do you want to see a sequel?
Comedic moments
Favorite scenes

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Spoiler Discussion: Here's How the New Road House Compares to the Original

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 12:30:00 +0000

On the March 21, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to have a spoiler-filled conversation about Doug Liman’s new film, Road House.

In Our Feature Presentation: Road House Review: Jake Gyllenhaal Is The Only Reason To Watch This Anemic Remake [SXSW 2024]

What is your relationship to the original film?
Ben’s thoughts on his recent rewatch
General thoughts about the new movie
Old vs. new
Gyllenhaal vs. Swayze
Anything that didn’t work for you, before we get into our favorite scenes?
Favorite scenes
Do you want to see a sequel?
The Road House Remake Used Pillow Fights To Make The Punches Look Brutal

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Spoiler Discussion: X-Men '97, Plus an Interview with Director Jake Castorena

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 15:30:00 +0000

On the March 20, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman and /Film editor BJ Colangelo to talk about X-Men ‘97 and share Brad’s interview with supervising producer and head director Jake Castorena.

In Our Feature Presentation: X-Men ‘97

What is your relationship to the original series?
What did you think about the first couple of episodes of this new show?
What worked, what didn’t?
Marvel's X-Men '97 Series Has Fired Its Creator A Week Before Its Premiere
Brad’s interview with Jake Castorena
Everything You Need To Remember About The Original Cartoon Before X-Men '97
Every Original X-Men Animated Series Voice Actor That Returned For X-Men '97

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Bob Marley: One Love Interviews with Reinaldo Marcus Green and Kingsley Ben-Adir

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 15:48:14 +0000

On the March 19, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is going to present a couple of interviews centered on the film Bob Marley: One Love.

In Our Feature Presentation:

Reinaldo Marcus Green
Bob Marley: One Love Scores Jamaica's Biggest Box Office Opening Day Ever

Kingsley Ben-Adir
Bob Marley: One Love Passes $100 Million At The Box Office In 10 Days

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The Most Interesting Movies of SXSW 2024

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:05:53 +0000

On the March 18, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Jacob Hall and staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the best movies they saw at SXSW 2024.

In Our Feature Presentation:

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Spoiler Discussion: Love Lies Bleeding Rules, Plus an Interview with Writer/Director Rose Glass

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 19:53:45 +0000

On the March 15, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to have a spoiler-filled conversation about Rose Glass’s new film, Love Lies Bleeding. And later, we’ll share an interview with writer/director Rose Glass.

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Love Lies Bleeding Review: Rose Glass Brings Fluid-Soaked Body Horror To A Compelling, Grimy Noir [Sundance]
General thoughts
Sound design
Fantasy imagery/ending
The 10 Best Movies About Buff Women Ranked (Including Love Lies Bleeding)
Rose Glass interview

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The Crow Trailer, Scream 7 Updates, The Batman: Part II Delayed a Year, and More

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 17:52:43 +0000

On the March 14, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Jacob Hall to talk about the latest film and TV news.

In the News:

A Canceled Star Wars Movie Just Got Uncanceled
Arnold Schwarzenegger And Alan Ritchson Are Making A Christmas Comedy, And You Won't Believe The Premise
The Batman 2 Has Been Delayed A Full Year As Warner Bros. Figures This Whole DC Thing Out
Andy Muschietti’s The Brave and the Bold could come out before The Batman Part II
Neve Campbell Returning For Scream 7, And Fans Will Recognize The New Director
After Winning An Oscar, Emma Stone Is Working With One Of Horror's Best Directors
Bill Skarsgard Returns From The Dead In The Crow Trailer

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Water Cooler: Damsel, Rewatching Barbie & Oppenheimer, Charley Varrick, and More

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 16:01:30 +0000

On the March 13, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.

Opening Banter:

In the Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Watching:
Chris rewatched Oppenheimer and Barbie, and watched Damsel, Observe and Report, and The Marvels.
Ben watched Houseboat, Red Sun, Another Thin Man, and Charley Varrick.

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Are We On the Cusp of a New Era at Disney? Plus Daisy Ridley's Upcoming Projects, Box Office, and More

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 16:26:34 +0000

On the March 12, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news.

Opening Banter:

In The News:

Disney's Live-Action Bambi Remake Loses Its Oscar-Winning Director
Is Disney about to get a creative shot in the arm under David Greenbaum?
Why Star Wars Actress Daisy Ridley Is Nervous About Returning As Rey [SXSW 2024]
Daisy Ridley Is In A New Action Movie From The Director Of Casino Royale – And It Sounds Awesome [SXSW 2024]

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Oppenheimer Wins Big at the 96th Academy Awards

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 15:28:19 +0000

On the March 11, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to talk about the 96th annual Academy Awards ceremony.

Opening Banter:

In Our Feature Presentation: A Complete List Of The 2024 Oscar Winners

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Wonka's Road to the Big Screen, Plus An Interview With Co-Writer/Director Paul King

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 16:15:00 +0000

On the March 8, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to talk a little about the history of the 2023 film Wonka and present an interview with Wonka co-writer/director Paul King.

Opening Banter: Wonka is now streaming on Max!

In Our Feature Presentation: Wonka Review: Whimsy And Wonder Abound, But Timothée Chalamet Dilutes The Magic

The development history of this movie
Alternate casting options

An interview with co-writer/director Paul King
Wonka Director Paul King Is Already Working On Ideas For A Chocolatey Sequel

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Spoiler Discussion: Ricky Stanicky + An Interview with Co-Writer/Director Peter Farrelly

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 16:30:00 +0000

On the March 7, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to have a spoiler-filled conversation about the new movie Ricky Stanicky. And later, we’ll be presenting an interview with co-writer/director Peter Farrelly.

Opening Banter:

In Our Feature Presentation:

General thoughts
Comedy vs drama
Performances
History of the project
Would this movie have been better with Jim Carrey or James Franco as Stanicky?

Peter Farrelly interview

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The Kung Fu Panda Films Are Better Than You Think, Plus An Interview With Kung Fu Panda 4 Director Mike Mitchell

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 21:21:33 +0000

On the March 6, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to talk a little about the Kung Fu Panda movies and present an interview with Kung Fu Panda 4 director Mike Mitchell.

Opening Banter:

In Our Feature Presentation:

What makes the Kung Fu Panda movies interesting?
Where would you rate them on the DreamWorks Animation scale?
The progression of the franchise
Highlights
An interview with director Mike Mitchell

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Dune: Part Two is Killing It at the Box Office, Superman: Legacy Gets a New Title, and More

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 19:34:42 +0000

On the March 5, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news.

Opening Banter:

In The News:

Dune 2 Just Gave The Box Office Its Biggest Boost Since Barbenheimer
5 Reasons Dune: Part Two Conquered The Box Office
Dune: Part Two's Box Office Debut Is Twice The Size Of The First Movie
An Unlikely Savior Has Emerged At The Box Office
Anyone But You Hits Huge Box Office Milestone Not Seen Since 2016

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Spoiler Discussion: Spaceman, and Adam Sandler as a Dramatic Actor

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 19:39:02 +0000

On the March 4, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to have a spoiler-filled conversation about Spaceman and Adam Sandler as a dramatic actor.

Opening Banter:

In Our Feature Presentation: Spaceman Review: Sad Adam Sandler Meets A Space Spider In This Somber Sci-Fi Saga

General thoughts
Highs
Lows
Filmmakers love this genre. Can you think of a space movie that did this type of thing well?

What makes Sandler an interesting dramatic actor?
His best dramatic performances, and why
Spanglish
Men, Women & Children
Reign Over Me
The Meyerowitz Stories
Hustle
Uncut Gems
Punch-Drunk Love

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Spoiler Discussion: Dune: Part Two Was Worth the Wait

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 16:46:36 +0000

On the March 1, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to have a spoiler-filled conversation about Dune: Part Two.

Opening Banter:

In Our Feature Presentation: Dune: Part Two Review: A Bleak Blockbuster About Religion, Revenge, And Really Big Worms

General thoughts compared to the previous film
What the movie did well
Religion as a means of control
Humor
Action
Scope
What it did not do so well
Pacing
Clarifying who the holy war will be fought against

Performances
Chalamet
Zendaya
Dune: Part Two’s Biggest Weapon Isn’t a Sandworm – It’s Christopher Walken
Highlights
The opening Harkonnen attack where they’re getting picked off and fall off that mountain
The inkspot fireworks on the Harkonnen home planet
The reveal that Lady Jessica is Baron Harkonnen’s daughter
Paul riding the sandworm for the first time
The whole third act

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Terminator 2, 10 Cloverfield Lane, and More of Our Favorite Sci-Fi Sequels

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 21:26:58 +0000

On the February 29, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about some of their favorite sci-fi sequels.

Opening Banter: Full disclosure, this episode might be chaotic. I had several plans for a themed Leap Day episode, and every single one of them ended up falling through, leaving me scrambling to come up with something to do at the last minute. But Ryan suggested we talk about some of our favorite sci-fi sequels in honor of Dune: Part Two, and since that movie actually does seem big enough to justify multiple episodes about it (or at least episodes that are ostensibly related to it), that sounded like a good idea to me.

In Our Feature Presentation:

Ryan’s favorite sci-fi sequels
10 Cloverfield Lane
Aliens
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes
Ben’s favorite sci-fi sequels
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back

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Water Cooler: Helldivers 2, Universal Monsters Limited Edition Collection, Paprika, and More

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 17:51:56 +0000

On the February 28, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Jacob Hall to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what we’ve been up to.

Opening Banter:

In the Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Doing:
Jacob has been exploring the Universal Monsters Limited Edition Collection.
What we’ve been Reading:
Ben read Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap.
Jacob read Kubrick: An Odyssey by Robert P. Kolker and Nathan Abrams.
What we’ve been Watching:
Ben rewatched Dune and saw Paprika for the first time.
Jacob saw Dune: Part 2.
What we’ve been Eating:
What we’ve been Playing:
Jacob is all-in on Helldivers 2.

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Tom Cruise's New Era, An American Psycho Remake, and More

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 20:55:30 +0000

On the February 27, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to talk about the latest film and TV news.

Opening Banter:

In The News:

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Film vs. Digital in Movie Theaters, Anime is Back to Save Theaters Again, and More

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 19:03:05 +0000

On the February 26, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the weekend’s box office numbers.

Opening Banter: Listener email from Sampson Dewitt: Hey gang, listener from Florida via Spotify. On Thursday’s episode, ya’ll discussed the cost of releasing movies to theatres and referenced the “print” cost possibly not applying. I was hoping you can elaborate on this: are the movies we see in major theatres no longer shown on film? One of the key reasons to go to a theatre for me is seeing the movie on film (similar to listening to music on vinyl as opposed to digital), so this would kind of be a bummer.

In The News:

Ethan Coen's Drive-Away Dolls Is A Big Box Office Disappointment
Bob Marley: One Love Passes $100 Million At The Box Office In 10 Days
Emma Stone's Poor Things Just Crossed a Major Box Office Milestone Ahead of the Oscars

Demon Slayer's Box Office Success Proves Anime is Here to Save Movie Theaters
Gladiator 2's Budget Is Reportedly So Big That It's Guaranteed To Disappoint At The Box Office
Oppenheimer's Success Proves Dune: Part Two Could Be a True Box Office Messiah

Additional info

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Spoiler Discussion: Drive-Away Dolls, Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke's Lesbian Road Trip Comedy

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 20:55:58 +0000

On the February 23, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editors BJ Colangelo and Brad Oman to have a spoiler conversation about Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke’s new movie, Drive-Away Dolls.

Opening Banter:

In Our Feature Presentation:

Drive-Away Dolls Review: A Tidal Wave Of Naughty Lesbian Energy
General thoughts
Margaret Qualley
Geraldine Viswanathan
Is this movie a throwback?

Did the cameos work for you?
Who is Tricia Cooke?
If You're A Coen Brothers Fan, You Also Love Tricia Cooke (Even If You Don't Know It)
Where does this rank in the Coen filmography for you?
Drive-Away Dolls Ending Explained: A Most Extraordinary Case

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Gareth Edwards Gets Jurassic, Joker 2 Cost $200 Million, Borderlands Trailer, and More

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 19:30:22 +0000

On the February 22, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news.

Opening Banter: Listener email: Lance asks: There is a new kids movie on Paramount+ called The Tiger’s Apprentice. It’s a really solid movie with a good cast, including Michelle Yeoh. My question is, in a stretch between Migration and Kung Fu Panda 4, why does something like this not go to theaters? People that love taking their kids to the movies or kids having birthday parties don’t have anything right now, and this would have been perfect.

In The News:

Take a break

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Water Cooler: Dune: Part Two, Thriller 40, Gilda, Spider-Man 2 for PS5, and More

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 21:39:21 +0000

On the February 21, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.

Opening Banter: I wanted to read just a couple of listener emails before we get started.

YiFeng from Boston wrote in responding to our discussion about Moana 2 being converted from a TV show into a theatrical feature film that’s coming out later this year. I was expressing concern about that, but YiFeng reminded me in this email that Toy Story 2 was originally being planned as a direct-to-video release, but ended up getting revamped for theatrical.

Sue from Colorado writes: Your reviews of old films are always interesting, and I was thrilled to listen to your review of The Ghost and Mrs. Muir this week. It’s been my all-time favorite movie for decades – a lovely blend of romance, comedy, history, ghost story, and drama, along with having a wonderful score. I’m so happy you enjoyed it, too.

In the Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Doing:
What we’ve been Reading:
Ben read A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway.
What we’ve been Watching:
Brad watched The Greatest Night in Pop, Thriller 40, The Exorcist: Believer, Thanksgiving, Nimona, Dune: Part Two, and Drive-Away Dolls
Ben watched Call Me Kate, Babette’s Feast, Gilda, and rewatched The Sting.
What we’ve been Eating:
Brad tried Proper Popcorn’s KFC Flavor, Wendy’s Breakfast Burrito, Taco Bell’s Cheesy Chicken Empanada, Strawberry Shortcake Goldfish, Choco Natchos from TCHO.
What we’ve been Playing:
Ben played Spider-Man 2.

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The Fantastic Four Cast Confirmed, Sony Announces Four Beatles Movies, and More

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 17:12:20 +0000

On the February 20, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news.

Opening Banter:

In The News:

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Celebrating 40 Years of Footloose

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 20:15:25 +0000

On the February 16, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Footloose.

Opening Banter: Quick admin note: We will not have an episode on Monday, because it’s Presidents Day.

In Our Feature Presentation: Footloose

What’s your relationship to this movie?
Ben just watched it for the first time
Ridiculousness of the premise
Preacher holds the town in an iron grip post-accident
John Lithgow ends up relenting and allowing the dance to happen because he’s dressed down by his wife when she gives him that speech in the empty church, but if this were to happen today, he would never relent because people like that have no shame anymore and are so dug in that they would never admit they made a mistake

What do you think about the actual dancing here?
Kevin Bacon, movie star
What this movie meant to Bacon’s career
He was previously in Animal House, Friday the 13th, and Diner
Supporting cast
Have you ever seen the remake?

Listener email: Brayden from Fort Worth, Texas writes: It seems all roads are leading to Madame Web being a critical and financial failure, which I think is unfortunate for many reasons, chief among them how it’ll affect S.J. Clarkson’s career. This is Clarkson’s second feature after 2010’s Toast, and I wonder if Madame Web will put her in the halls of “director jail.” [...] There’s a pattern in Hollywood: Cathy Yan directed Birds of Prey in 2020 to critical success but not financial, and has only directed an episode of Succession since. Patty Jenkins directed Wonder Woman 1984 in 2020 to mixed results critically and financially, although the pandemic was certainly a factor. Her announced movie Rogue Squadron seems less and less likely to happen. Chloe Zhao directed Eternals in 2021 to mixed results [...] Ultimately, my question is why does it seem like female blockbuster directors only get one shot, and if they miss, that’s it? I know Hollywood is a business and all that, but the discrepancy between male directors getting second chances seems way higher than female directors. I guess this isn’t breaking news, but more of the same, unfortunately. I think everyone deserves a second chance. Anyway, sorry for the long email. Love the pod and am wishing you and the /Film crew well.

The Guardian: How today’s female directors broke out of ‘movie jail’

Stylist: Why isn’t the director of Clueless a bigger Hollywood success story?

Progress? What progress? Inclusion in Hollywood is limited and lacking

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Spoiler Discussion: Madame Web is a Total Mess

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 19:53:44 +0000

On the February 15, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to have a spoiler-filled conversation about Madame Web.

Opening Banter:

In Our Feature Presentation: Madame Web Review: This Might Be One Of The Final Films Of The Superhero Era

Critical reaction, our general thoughts

Breakdown
Who Is Marvel's Ezekiel Sims? Madame Web's Villain Explained
Madame Web Ending Explained: The Spider-Future Is Spider-Female
Surf Dracula tweet
Did you have any fun with this movie?

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Water Cooler: The Social Network, The Sopranos, The Ghost and Mrs. Muir, and More

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 16:20:00 +0000

On the February 14, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.

Opening Banter: Listener email: William from Green Bay, Wisconsin writes: Do you and your team do the OscarsDeathRace challenge in which you watch every Oscar nominated movie prior to the evening? I’m currently left with 11 movies and two shorts. On a similar note, any idea as to when The Boy and the Heron would be coming to VOD? I’m a big dummy and didn’t go to the theater when I had a chance.

In the Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Doing:
What we’ve been Reading:
What we’ve been Watching:
Ben watched Zero Focus, After the Thin Man, The Ghost and Mrs. Muir, and rewatched Streets of Fire.
Chris watched Plus One, rewatched The Social Network, and has been rewatching The Sopranos.
What we’ve been Eating:
What we’ve been Playing:

All the other stuff you need to know:

Masters Of The Air Review: The Latest Spielberg/Hanks WWII Series Never Gets Off The Ground

Every Person Tony Soprano Killed On The Sopranos

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Moana 2, David Leitch Leaves Jurassic World, New Oscar Category, New Predator Movie, and More

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 16:00:00 +0000

On the February 13, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news.

Opening Banter:

In The News:

Jurassic World Reboot Loses David Leitch And The Hunt Is On For A New Director
Denzel Washington And Spike Lee Are Remaking One Of The Greatest Thrillers Ever Made
Bob Odenkirk Is Making Another Action Movie (And With A Really Exciting Director)
The Batman Part II Writer To Helm Game Of Thrones Spinoff, Aegon's Conquest
The Oscars Are Introducing A New Category For The First Time Since 2002
New Predator Movie Coming From Prey Director, And There's More In The Works
Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery Team Up To Create a Combined Sports Streaming Platform

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The Biggest Movie Trailers From Super Bowl LVIII: Deadpool & Wolverine, Twisters, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, and More

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 17:27:03 +0000

On the February 12, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Jacob Hall and staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the latest box office news and the biggest Super Bowl trailers.

Opening Banter:

In The News:

Super Bowl talk - game
Ads
Schwarzenegger State Farm
Walken BMW
Tina Fey 30 Rock reunion
Affleck/Damon Dunkin
Aubrey Plaza/Nick Offerman Mountain Dew
Trailers
Despicable Me 4
A Quiet Place: Day One
Wicked
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (what a wonderful day)
Twisters
Deadpool & Wolverine trailer (smart to hold Hugh Jackman back)

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Spoiler Discussion: Lisa Frankenstein

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 20:51:23 +0000

On the February 9, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to have a spoiler-filled conversation about Lisa Frankenstein.

Opening Banter:

In Our Feature Presentation: Lisa Frankenstein Review: A Twisted Treat Of '80s Horror Comedy Pastiche For Teenage Weirdos

Zelda Williams - what should people know about her?
General thoughts
‘80s comedy logic

Tonal clashes
This movie is in conversation with Jennifer’s Body
Highs/lows/notable scenes
Updated rankings

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Ranking the Films of Oscar-Winning Screenwriter Diablo Cody

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 20:57:12 +0000

On the February 8, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to talk about the films of Diablo Cody.

Opening Banter:

In Our Feature Presentation:

Diablo Cody’s supersonic rise to fame
Any themes that she returns to?

I’ll list the films in release order, we’ll talk a little about each one, and then try to figure out a ranking at the end
Juno
Jennifer’s Body
Young Adult
Paradise
Ricki and the Flash
Tully
Paradise poster

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Water Cooler: Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Floor, and More

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 15:15:00 +0000

On the February 7, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Jacob Hall to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.

In the Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Doing:
Jacob has been bingeing the Jack Reacher audiobooks at the gym and he has Opinions on them. (NOTE: Dick Hill narrated most of the first 22 Jack Reacher audiobooks, but did not narrate the most recent entries. Jacob saying the next book would be the first not read by him is an error. Apologies!)
What we’ve been Reading:
Jacob read Welcome to the Circus of Baseball by Ryan McGee and Hollywood and The Movies of the Fifties by Foster Hirsch.

What we’ve been Watching:
Ben watched Attack of the 50 Foot Woman, Love Crazy, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, and True Detective: Night Country.
Jacob watched Avatar: The Last Airbender, Edge of Tomorrow, The Beekeeper, and The Floor.
What we’ve been Eating:
What we’ve been Playing:

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RIP Mark Gustafson & Carl Weathers, Jurassic Reboot Gets a Director, New Evil Dead Spin-Off, and More

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 20:19:01 +0000

On the February 6, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to talk about the latest film and TV news.

Opening Banter: Ask BJ about John Waters exhibit!

In The News:

Mark Gustafson, Oscar-Winning Co-Director Of Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio, Is Dead At 64
Claymation sequences for the California Raisins, Return to Oz, and Fantastic Mr. Fox.
Carl Weathers, Star Of Rocky, Predator, And The Mandalorian Dead At 76
You Can Thank Carl Weathers Himself For His Hilarious Arrested Development Performance
Evil Dead Spin-Off Coming From Sam Raimi's Ghost House Pictures
Jurassic World Reboot Set For 2025, Deadpool 2's David Leitch Could Direct

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Box Office: Argylle, The Chosen, And More

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 18:49:17 +0000

On the February 5, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the weekend’s box office news.

Opening Banter:

In The News:

Argylle Arrives At The Box Office With An Unimpressive $16.5 Million Opening Weekend
Apple Tried To Help Movie Theaters With Argylle – It Just Didn’t Work Very Well
Last year at this time: Knock at the Cabin and 80 For Brady
Jesus Saves – And Also Helped A Terrible Weekend At The Box Office

Ace Ventura: Pet Detective Made Jim Carrey A '90s Box Office Phenomenon
Lisa Frankenstein

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Spoiler Discussion of Argylle, Plus an Interview with Director Matthew Vaughn

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 19:51:49 +0000

On the February 2, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to have a spoiler-filled conversation about Matthew Vaughn’s newest spy movie, Argylle.

Opening Banter:

In Our Feature Presentation:

Brad went to London for this movie
Brad’s relationship to Matthew Vaughn’s movies
General thoughts about Argylle

Highs and lows
Bryce Dallas Howard/Sam Rockwell
Were the twists effective?
Breaking down the ending
Mid-credits scene
Matthew Vaughn interview
Updated ranking

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Ahead of Argylle, Let's Rank The Films of Matthew Vaughn

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 16:50:38 +0000

On the February 1, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Jacob Hall to rank the films of writer/director Matthew Vaughn.

Opening Banter:

In Our Feature Presentation:

A little biographical information
Would you call yourself a fan of Matthew Vaughn’s films?
Vaughn as as cinematic provocateur

Ranking!

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Water Cooler: Super Mario Wonder, The Devils, The Princess Diaries, Serial Mom, and More

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 19:51:59 +0000

On the January 31, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.

Opening Banter:

In the Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Doing:
BJ is slowly but surely doing T-shirt surgery on every graphic tee she owns.
What we’ve been Reading:
Ben read Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow, and The Wager.
BJ read Nimona - the graphic novel
What we’ve been Watching:
BJ watched Bad Kids (2016), introduced a friend to John Waters w/ Serial Mom, and rewatched Persepolis.
Ben watched Ken Russell’s The Devils, rewatched The Princess Diaries, and watched the final season of Hilda.
What we’ve been Eating:
BJ is on a quest to see who has the best pineapple fried rice in her neighborhood.
What we’ve been Playing:
BJ is “playing” Super Mario Wonder (aka watching my wife play in awe like I’m a little brother)

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Monkey Man Trailer, Milly Alcock is Supergirl, Thunderbolts Casting Shuffle, and More

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 21:20:25 +0000

On the January 30, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news.

Opening Banter:

In The News:

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Sundance 2024 Debrief: 16 of the Most Interesting Films From This Year's Festival

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 21:36:22 +0000

On the January 29, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista and /Film staff writer Bill Bria to talk about the best movies they saw at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival.

Opening Banter: Apologies for not having episodes on Thursday and Friday!

In Our Feature Presentation:

Every Movie We Saw At Sundance 2024, From Must-Sees To The Totally Forgettable

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New Jurassic Movie, Book of Eli Prequel, Netflix's Head of Film is Leaving, and More

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 18:54:36 +0000

On the January 24, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news.

Opening Banter: Couple things I forgot to mention in yesterday’s Oscar nominations episode: No nomination for Rachel McAdams in Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, and The Taste of Things was completely shut out.

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Analyzing The 96th Annual Academy Award Nominations

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 17:56:23 +0000

On the January 23, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks about the 96th annual Academy Award nominations.

Opening Banter:

In The News:

Here's The Complete List Of 2024 Oscar Nominations

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Box Office Catch-Up: Anyone But You, The Beekeeper, I.S.S., and More

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 18:52:18 +0000

On the January 22, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the weekend’s box office numbers.

Opening Banter:

In The News:

Mean Girls Musical Remake Is Queen Bee At The Box Office With $31 Million Debut
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The Beekeeper Is David Ayer's First Box Office Success Since Suicide Squad
Low-Budget Sci-Fi Thriller I.S.S. Makes A Minor Impact At The Box Office
The 2024 Box Office Is Off To A Rough Start - And It Won’t Get Better Any Time Soon

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(Some Of) Our Most Anticipated Movies of 2024

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 16:00:00 +0000

On the January 19, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to talk about some of our most anticipated movies of 2024.

Opening Banter:

In Our Feature Presentation:

Our 27 Most Anticipated Movies Of 2024, Ranked
Movies that didn’t make it that we’re still excited about!
We Live in Time
MaXXXine
Babygirl
Bird
Opus
Y2K

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The 50 Best Movie Moments of 2023 (Part 3)

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 16:00:00 +0000

On the January 18, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editors Jacob Hall, BJ Colangelo, Brad Oman, editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista, and staff writer Ryan Scott to finalize the 50 best movie moments of 2023.

Opening Banter:

In Our Feature Presentation:

Let the games conclude!

Here's the full list (spoilers for this episode, if you haven't listened yet):

Theater Camp - The Final Song
Nimona - “I see you, Nimona.”
The Iron Claw - Kerry Meets His Brothers in the Afterlife
Air - Sonny Vaccaro’s Pitch Monologue to Michael Jordan
Past Lives - The Ending
The Zone of Interest - The Ending
Bottoms - Fighting the Football Team
When Evil Lurks - The Dog Attack
Down Low - The Dance Scene
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves - The Bard Spell Breaks
Eileen - The Twist is Revealed
Oppenheimer - The Trinity Test
Barbie - What Was I Made For
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem - The “No Diggity” Montage
Killers of the Flower Moon - The Radio Show Ending
Anatomy of a Fall - The Flashback Argument
The Pope’s Exorcist – Russell Crowe on the Scooter
May December - Joe Smokes With His Son on the Roof
John Wick: Chapter 4 - The Stairs Fight
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 - No Sleep Til Brooklyn
No Hard Feelings - Percy Sings “Maneater”
Chevalier - The Opening Violin Battle
Napoleon - Cannonballs Through the Ice
M3GAN - The Dance Attack
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes – Lucy Gray Sings at the Reaping
How to Blow Up a Pipeline - They Blow Up a Pipeline
Poor Things - Bella and Duncan Hit the Dance Floor
All of Us Strangers - The Diner Scene
Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One - Climbing Through the Train
Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret - Mom Cries About Her Parents
The Boy and the Heron – The World Collapses
Ferrari - The Fatal Car Crash
The Holdovers – The City Montage
The Killer - The Botched Assassination
Saltburn - The Bathtub Scene
Asteroid City – The Actor and the Actress Talk
BlackBerry - Glenn Howerton Loses His Shit
Creed III - The Final Boxing Match in the Empty Stadium
Knock at the Cabin - Oh Shit, It’s Real
Skinamarink – The Phone Jumpscare
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse - Gwen and Her Dad
The Blackening - Turning the Gun the Right Way
Godzilla Minus One - Godzilla’s Big Attack on Japan
Godzilla Minus One - The Boats Assemble and the Godzilla Theme Kicks In
Barbie - I’m Just Ken
Fast X - Jason Momoa Paints A Corpse’s Toenails
Oppenheimer - The Ending
Killers of the Flower Moon – Lily Gladstone Asks Leo to Listen
American Fiction - Monk Confronts Sintara Golden About Her Book
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse - Miles’ Big Escape

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The 50 Best Movie Moments of 2023 (Part 2)

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 16:00:00 +0000

On the January 17, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editors Jacob Hall, BJ Colangelo, Brad Oman, editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista, and staff writer Ryan Scott to continue to narrow down the 50 best movie moments of 2023.

Opening Banter:

In Our Feature Presentation:

Let the games continue!

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The 50 Best Movie Moments of 2023 (Part 1)

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 15:30:00 +0000

On the January 16, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editors Jacob Hall, BJ Colangelo, Brad Oman, editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista, and staff writer Ryan Scott to figure out the 50 best movie moments of 2023.

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In Our Feature Presentation:

Let the games begin!

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Spoiler Discussion: The Beekeeper, Plus An Interview With Director David Ayer

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 16:00:00 +0000

On the January 15, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer Bill Bria to have a spoiler-filled conversation about the new Jason Statham action movie, The Beekeeper. Then, we’ll have an interview with director David Ayer.

Opening Banter:

In Our Feature Presentation:

Spoiler discussion of The Beekeeper
Was this a satisfying experience for you?
What did you think about the mixture of tones?
Final scene is ludicrous
Favorite moments?
David Ayer interview

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In Honor of Mean Girls, What Other 2004 Films Should Become Movie Musicals?

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 15:30:00 +0000

On the January 12, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by a bunch of folks to have some fun inspired by the new Mean Girls musical film.

Opening Banter:

In Our Feature Presentation: What other 2004 movie would you like to see become a movie musical?

Ryan Scott
Chris Evangelista
Jacob Hall

Take a break

BJ Colangelo
Brad Oman
Ben Pearson

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Mandalorian Movie, New Star Trek Film, 28 Years Later, PTA, Tom Cruise, and More

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 17:06:11 +0000

On the January 11, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news.

Opening Banter:

In The News:

Danny Boyle And Alex Garland Are Reuniting For Long-Awaited Horror Sequel, 28 Years Later
Hellraiser Director David Bruckner To Remake Another Horror Classic, The Blob
Avatar Sequels To Resume Filming Soon, Fourth Film To Feature A Big Time Jump
Paul Thomas Anderson’s new movie will star Leonardo DiCaprio, Regina Hall, and Sean Penn
Filming begins in California this year
“We have learned that it is a contemporary setting and it is the most commercial one PTA has attempted, with commensurate budget”
Tom Cruise, The Last Movie Star, Signs With Warner Bros. In Major New Deal

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Brad Oman's Top 10 Movies of 2023

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 16:30:23 +0000

On the January 10, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to count down his top 10 movies of 2023.

Opening Banter: These are our final top 10 lists of 2023.

In The News:

Honorable mentions?
10-6
5-1

Ben’s list

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BJ Colangelo's Top 10 Movies of 2023

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 15:30:00 +0000

On the January 9, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to count down her top 10 movies of 2023.

Opening Banter:

In The News:

Honorable mentions?
10-6
5-1

How To Watch Martin Scorsese's Killers Of The Flower Moon At Home

Nimona Review: A Rebellious, Metal, Animated Futuristic Fantasy [Annecy 2023]

May December Ending Explained: What Grown-Ups Do

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White Lotus Season 3, Stranger Things Season 5, Steven Yeun Leaves Thunderbolts, Box Office News, and More

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 17:17:27 +0000

On the January 8, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news.

Opening Banter:

In The News:

Willy Wonka Defeats An Evil Swimming Pool And Wins 2024's First Box Office Weekend
Anyone But You is the First Box Office Surprise of 2024
Aquaman 2 Swims Past The Flash at the Box Office, But Is That Enough?
Can Jason Statham's The Beekeeper Generate Some Buzz At The Box Office?
For something like this, do you look more at how previous Statham movies performed, or how previous January action movies performed?
The 5 Biggest Box Office Gambles Of 2024, From Madame Web To Civil War

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Hoai-Tran Bui Returns! Her Top 10 Movies of 2023

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 16:00:00 +0000

On the January 5, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by Inverse entertainment editor and Trekking Through Time and Space co-host Hoai-Tran Bui to talk about HT’s top 10 movies of 2023.

Opening Banter: Welcome back! How was your holiday season?

In Our Feature Presentation: The 15 Best Movies Of 2023 Ranked

Hoai-Tran Bui’s Top 10 Films of 2023
Honorable mentions?
10-5
5-1

Inverse’s 25 Best Movies of 2023

Inverse’s 25 Best TV Shows of 2023

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Jacob Hall's Top 10 Movies of 2023

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 17:19:38 +0000

On the January 4, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Jacob Hall to talk about his top 10 movies of 2023.

Opening Banter: Welcome back! How was your holiday season?

In Our Feature Presentation: The 15 Best Movies Of 2023 Ranked

Jacob Hall’s Top 10 Films of 2023
Honorable mentions?
10-5
5-1

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Chris Evangelista's Top 10 Movies of 2023

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 20:00:48 +0000

On the January 3, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to talk about Chris’s top 10 movies of 2023.

Opening Banter: Welcome back! How was your holiday season?

In Our Feature Presentation: The 15 Best Movies Of 2023 Ranked

Chris Evangelista’s Top 10 Films of 2023
10-5
5-1

Killers Of The Flower Moon Review: A Cautionary Masterpiece On The Insidiousness Of White Men [Cannes 2023]

All Of Us Strangers Review: Andrew Scott And Paul Mescal Star In A Well-Acted But Crushingly Sentimental Drama [Austin Film Festival]

Eileen Review: Anne Hathaway Lights The Screen On Fire In This Surprising Stunner [Sundance]

Poor Things Review: Emma Stone Shines In A Bold, Beautiful, And Hilarious Frankenstein Riff

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Box Office Catch-Up and Ryan Scott's Top 10 Movies of 2023

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 17:22:59 +0000

On the January 2, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news and run through Ryan’s top 10 movies of 2023.

Opening Banter: Welcome back! How was your holiday season?

In the News:

Take a break

Ryan’s Top 10 Films of 2023

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Interview: Dumb Money Screenwriters Lauren Schuker Blum and Rebecca Angelo

Fri, 29 Dec 2023 16:00:00 +0000

On the December 29, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by writers Lauren Schuker Blum and Rebecca Angelo to talk about their latest movie, Dumb Money.

Opening Banter:

In Our Feature Presentation:

Dumb Money Writers on The Big Short Comparisons and Elevating TikToks to Cinema [Exclusive Interview]

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Revisiting The Fugitive, Plus An Interview With Director Andrew Davis

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 16:00:00 +0000

On the December 28, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Jacob Hall and editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to talk about the 1993 action movie The Fugitive.

Opening Banter:

In Our Feature Presentation: An Appreciation of Andrew Davis’ The Fugitive

General thoughts?
Harrison Ford - where does this rank for you as a Ford movie?
Tommy Lee Jones
The Fugitive was nominated for Best Picture, but Jurassic Park was not.
The Fugitive Was The Rare Action Movie To Get Nominated For Best Picture – And It Deserved It

Take a break

Do you think of The Fugitive as an action movie?
Original script: Twist revealed in which Gerard had hired the one-armed man to kill Kimble after Kimble had screwed up an operation on Gerard’s wife. Also a romantic subplot with Julianne Moore’s character, but they rightly took a step back and remembered Kimble is supposed to be in mourning for his wife, so they cut that part out.
Are there any lessons modern Hollywood can take from The Fugitive, or was that such a different era that the parallels are meaningless?
Thoughts on U.S. Marshals?
The Fugitive Director Andrew Davis Reflects On Directing One Of The Best Films Of The 1990s [Exclusive Interview]

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Interview: All of Us Strangers Cinematographer Jamie Ramsay

Wed, 27 Dec 2023 15:00:00 +0000

On the December 27, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by cinematographer Jamie Ramsay to talk about his new movie, All of Us Strangers.

Opening Banter:

In Our Feature Presentation:

All of Us Strangers Cinematographer on Maximizing the Movie's Emotional Wallops [Exclusive Interview]

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Interviews: Eileen Director William Oldroyd and Stars Anne Hathaway and Thomasin McKenzie

Tue, 26 Dec 2023 15:00:00 +0000

On the December 26, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by director William Oldroyd and stars Thomasin McKenzie and Anne Hathaway to have a spoiler-filled conversation about their new movie, Eileen.

Opening Banter:

In Our Feature Presentation:

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Interview: Gavin Friday, Composer and Narrator of Peter and The Wolf (2023)

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 12:30:00 +0000

On the December 22, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by composer and narrator Gavin Friday to talk about his short film, Peter and the Wolf.

Opening Banter:

In Our Feature Presentation:

U2’s Bono Wrote One of The Year’s Most Unexpectedly Beautiful Films

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Water Cooler: May December, The Taste of Things, The Color Purple, All of Us Strangers, and More

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 19:48:12 +0000

On the December 20, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.

Opening Banter: No episode tomorrow, but we’ll have episodes Friday, and then Tuesday-Friday of next week.

In the Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Doing:
What we’ve been Reading:
What we’ve been Watching:
Brad watched Saltburn, The Holdovers, All of Us Strangers, The Iron Claw, Anatomy of a Fall, and May December

Ben rewatched Little Women (2019) and saw The Boys in the Boat, The Color Purple (2023), and The Taste of Things.
What we’ve been Eating:
Brad tried the entire Wonka menu at IHOP, Cinnamon Bun Little Bites Muffins, Holiday Nog Cookies from Pepperidge Farm, Snickerdoodle Almonds from Blue Diamond
What we’ve been Playing:
Brad is very trendy with video games, so he just finished Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order

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Jonathan Majors Fired By Marvel, Plus: Netflix Spin-Offs, Orphan 3, and More

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 20:09:56 +0000

On the December 19, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to talk about the latest film and TV news.

Opening Banter:

In The News:

Marvel and Creed Star Jonathan Majors Found Guilty of Harassment and Assault
What does The Kang Dynasty look like without Majors involved? (Avengers 5)
Doctor Doom rumors - Fantastic Four movie May 2, 2025 (Kang Dynasty, May 1, 2026)
Recasting options
Loki could become the Big Bad

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Wonka's Box Office Weekend, Poor Things' Big Achievement, Aquaman 2's Prospects, and More

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 17:16:26 +0000

On the December 18, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the weekend’s box office numbers.

Opening Banter:

In The News:

Wonka Lays A Little Golden Egg With $38 Million Opening Weekend
Wonka is Off to a Sweeter Than Expected Start at the Box Office
Godzilla Minus One and The Boy and the Heron Box Office Proves America Is Hungry For Japanese Movies
Poor Things Just Cracked The Box Office Top 10 in a Remarkable Way

The 2024 Box Office Looks Grim, But Here’s A Best Case Scenario - https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/box-office-forecast-2024-2025-movies-1235757052/
Can Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom Save DC's Very Bad Year At The Box Office?
The 10 Biggest Box Office Flops And Disappointments Of 2023 Ranked
WB has three movies coming out in a 10 day period: Wonka, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, and The Color Purple. Is this a smart idea?

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Dwayne Johnson's Bold Choice, Death Stranding Movie, Possible Ocean's 14, and More

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 22:15:27 +0000

On the December 15, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to talk about the latest film news.

Opening Banter:

In The News:

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Ranking All Five of The Purge Movies

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 20:17:28 +0000

On the December 14, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editors Jacob Hall and BJ Colangelo to break down a ranking of The Purge movies.

Opening Banter:

In Our Feature Presentation: Every Movie In The Purge Franchise Ranked From Worst To Best

Around the horn: What’s your relationship to the Purge franchise?
What makes these movies interesting?

Ranking!
5. The First Purge
4. The Purge
3. The Purge: Election Year
2. The Forever Purge
1. The Purge: Anarchy

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RIP Andre Braugher, The Iron Claw, The Boy and the Heron, Maestro, and More

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 20:30:31 +0000

On the December 13, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to gather around the virtual water cooler to talk about what they’ve been up to.

Opening Banter: Andre Braugher, Star Of Brooklyn Nine-Nine And Homicide: Life On The Street, Dies At 61

In the Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Doing:
BJ has been documenting her ridiculous rideshare experiences
What we’ve been Reading:
BJ has been reading Death of the Territories: Expansion, Betrayal and the War that Changed Pro Wrestling Forever by Tim Hornbaker
What we’ve been Watching:
BJ watched Aporia (2023), Little Women (1994), Hits (2014), and The Iron Claw.

Ben watched Maestro, The Boy and the Heron, Robot Dreams, and Origin.
What we’ve been Eating:
BJ has been eating Christmas snack recipes from Dollar Tree Dinners
What we’ve been Playing:
BJ has been playing Neopets - and the official Neopets team found me on TikTok HAHAHA

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Mr. and Mrs. Smith TV Trailer, Anatomy of a Fall, The Zone of Interest, and More

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 21:15:55 +0000

On the December 12, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to talk about the latest film and TV news and gather around the virtual water cooler to talk about what they’ve been up to.

Opening Banter: The Mask Of Zorro At 25: An Oral History Of The Last Old School Blockbuster

In The News:

In the Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Watching:
Ben and Chris watched Anatomy of a Fall, The Zone of Interest, and Poor Things, and Ben watched 20 Days in Mariupol.

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An Historic Box Office Weekend, Plus The Burial, Fallen Leaves, and More

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 20:03:25 +0000

On the December 11, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the weekend’s box office stories.

Opening Banter: The Mask Of Zorro At 25: An Oral History Of The Last Old School Blockbuster

In The News:

Japan Dominates The U.S. Box Office With The Boy And The Heron And Godzilla Minus One
Godzilla Is The Fall’s Unexpected Box Office Hero As Minus One Continues To Crush It
Showtime Is Rebranding as Paramount+ With Showtime, Here's What You Need to Know

In the Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Doing:
What we’ve been Reading:
What we’ve been Watching:
Ryan watched Theater Camp and The Burial.
Ben watched Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas, Fallen Leaves, and Dream Scenario.
What we’ve been Eating:
What we’ve been Playing:

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Spoiler Conversation About James Cameron's The Abyss

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 16:40:00 +0000

On the December 8, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to talk about James Cameron’s The Abyss.

Opening Banter:

In Our Feature Presentation: The Abyss!

General thoughts
How the hell did Cameron make this make this?
The ending
Hokeyness - positive or negative?

Articles mentioned:

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Ranking All Five Indiana Jones Films

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 21:10:04 +0000

On the December 7, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the Indiana Jones films.

Opening Banter:

In Our Feature Presentation: Every Indiana Jones Movie Ranked

What is your relationship to these movies?
Do you think about the behind the scenes stories from this franchise as you’re watching these movies?
How do you think the Indy movies compare to other action franchises?
Ranking
What do you want to see from this franchise going forward?

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Water Cooler: Renaissance, Napoleon, SNL, Past Lives, and More

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 17:17:23 +0000

On the December 6, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.

Opening Banter:

In the Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Doing:
Brad went to Utah to surprise his fiance for her birthday.
What we’ve been Reading:
What we’ve been Watching:
Ben watched Renaissance: A Film By Beyonce; Godzilla Minus One, Past Lives, and The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse.

Take a break

Brad watched Napoleon, Next Goal Wins, Silent Night, and a stellar Saturday Night Live with Emma Stone
What we’ve been Eating:
Brad tried Maple Syrup Grahams Goldfish, Wendy’s Pretzel Baconator, Taco Bell’s Breakfast Tots, and Twix Milk Chocolate Bark.
What we’ve been Playing:
Brad hit up a couple arcades in Utah for some serious pinball.

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Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Trailer, Pixar Rereleases, and Wonka

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 21:22:26 +0000

On the December 5, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to talk about the latest film and TV news.

Opening Banter:

In The News:

The Titans Unite In The First Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire Trailer
Disney is Giving Pixar's Soul, Turning Red, and Luca a Proper Theatrical Release in 2024
Will this be enough to turn Pixar around?
What other Disney movies would you like to see get re-releases in 2024?
Wonka Review: Whimsy And Wonder Abound, But Timothée Chalamet Dilutes The Magic

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Early 2024 Box Office Preview, Plus Godzilla Minus One, Renaissance, and More

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 19:54:22 +0000

On the December 4, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about some box office news and then look ahead to some of the movies of 2024.

Opening Banter:

In The News:

Beyhive Buzz Boosts Beyoncé's Renaissance To $21 Million Opening Weekend At The Box Office
The Marvels To Finish Box Office Run As Lowest-Grossing MCU Movie Ever
Godzilla Minus One Is A Monster Hit At the Box Office

January
⅕ - Night Swim
1/12 - The Beekeeper
1/12 - The Book of Clarence
1/12 - Mean Girls
1/19 - I.S.S.
1/19 - Origin
1/26 - Underdoggs (Former NFL player Jaycen Jennings agrees to coach a youth football team in order to avoid going to prison, as he tries to relaunch his career.)
February
2/2 - Argylle
2/8 - 2 Win (Daniel Bruhl, motorsport drama about the rivalry between Germany and Italy.)
2/9 - Lisa Frankenstein (Diablo Cody writes, Zelda Williams directs, starring Kathryn Newton as a teenage girl who reanimates a boy who died in the Victorian era, played by Cole Sprouse.)
2/14 - One Love
2/14 - Madame Web
2/23 - Drive-Away Dolls (Ethan Coen. Road comedy. Great cast.)
2/23 - Ordinary Angels (Hilary Swank as a woman who is determined to help a guy played by Alan Ritchson get a liver transplant for his young daughter.)
March
3/1 - Dune: Part Two
⅜ - Imaginary (Blumhouse)
⅜ - Kung Fu Panda 4
3/22 - Arthur the King (Mark Wahlberg is an endurance athlete who meets a stray dog along his journey)
3/22 - One Life (British humanitarian who helped save hundreds of European children from the Nazis - Anthony Hopkins)
3/29 - Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
3/29 - Mickey 17 (Bong Joon-ho, Robert Pattinson, Steven Yeun, sci-fi.)

Take a break

April
⅘ - The First Omen
4/12 - Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
4/19 - Untitled Monster Thriller by Radio Silence (Ready or Not and the new Scream movies)
4/26 - Challengers (Tennis movie with Zendaya)
4/26 - Unsung Hero (Appears to be a biopic of an Australian Christian rock family band)
May
5/3 - The Fall Guy (Gosling. Blunt. Hell yeah.)
5/10 - My Ex-Friend’s Wedding (from Blockers director Kay Cannon. Four childhood best friends get a drunken voicemail from their former best friend on the eve of her wedding day, confessing that she thinks she’s making a mistake. So they set out to stop her wedding and rekindle the friendship they once shared. Ariana DeBose, Chloe Fineman (SNL), Megan Stalter (Hacks), and Amanda Seyfried.)
5/17 - If (John Krasinski, Ryan Reynolds, young girl can see people’s imaginary friends who have been abandoned.)
5/24 - Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
5/24 - Garfield
5/24 - Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
June
6/7 - Ballerina (Ana de Armas, set in the John Wick universe)
6/7 - The Watchers (M. Night Shyamalan’s daughter directs, Dakota Fanning stars as an artist who gets trapped in an Irish forest, trapped with three strangers who are stalked by mysterious creatures every night.)
6/14 - Inside Out 2
6/14 - Bad Boys sequel
6/28 - Horizon: An American Saga Chapter 1
6/28 - A Quiet Place: Day One (Lupita Nyong’o)
6/28 - Horrorscope (After having their fortunes read, a group of friends begin dying in ways connected to their fortunes. Jacob Batalon is part of the ensemble cast.)
Listener email from Charlie from Salt Lake

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Furiosa Trailer, The Black Phone 2, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, May December, and More

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 21:16:48 +0000

On the December 1, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to talk about the latest film and TV news and to gather around the virtual water cooler to talk about what they’ve been up to.

Opening Banter:

In The News:

At The Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Doing:
Ben is mad at Bob Iger for his comments about The Marvels.
What we’ve been Reading:
BJ is reading Todd Haynes Rapturous Process
What we’ve been Watching:
Ben and BJ watched Scott Pilgrim Takes Off.
BJ watched May December, Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God, and Perfect Blue (on the big screen for the first time!!!)
What we’ve been Eating:
BJ has been eating her weight in funeral potatoes/hashbrown casserole.
What we’ve been Playing:

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Ranking John Woo's Hollywood Movies (Including Silent Night)

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 15:00:00 +0000

On the November 30, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to talk about legendary action director John Woo.

Opening Banter:

In Our Feature Presentation:

We’re here to talk about John Woo, maybe one of the most influential directors of the 20th century
What makes Woo special?
Where have you seen his influence pop up?
Recommend some of his Hong Kong classics

John Woo's Hollywood Films, Ranked (Including Silent Night)

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Water Cooler: The Holdovers, Moby Dick, The Oldest View, The Killer, and More

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 20:15:00 +0000

On the November 29, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Jacob Hall to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.

Opening Banter: Correction email! Nathan from Canada wrote in responding to our news episode yesterday where we were talking about a new Karate Kid movie, and Nathan said, “Slight correction to the Jackie Chan Karate Kid movie. Chan’s character’s name is Mr. Han, not Mr. Miyagi.” Brad apologizes for the error

At The Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Doing:
Jacob bought a FitBit and is trying to change his life a bit.
What we’ve been Reading:
Jacob has started reading Moby Dick.

What we’ve been Watching:
Jacob watched The Amazing Race season 35, some Classic Doctor Who, The Oldest View.
Ben watched The Killer, Eileen, Lady Macbeth, Saltburn, and The Holdovers/American Fiction.

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Spielberg and Scorsese's Cape Fear Show, A New Karate Kid Movie, Dave Filoni's Lucasfilm Promotion, and More

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 20:10:23 +0000

On the November 28, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to talk about the latest film and TV news.

Opening Banter:

In The News:

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Box Office: Wish, Hunger Games, Napoleon, and More

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 20:33:00 +0000

On the November 27, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office expert Ryan Scott to talk about the weekend’s box office numbers.

Opening Banter: Did you have a good Thanksgiving?

In The News:

The 2023 Thanksgiving Box Office Gives the Film Industry Something to Be Thankful For
Hunger Games
Napoleon
Five Nights At Freddy’s Is Now Blumhouse’s Biggest Movie Ever At The Box Office
Disney’s Wish Was A Big Disappointment At The Box Office - But Don’t Count It Out Yet

Listener email
Godzilla Minus One
Silent Night
Renaissance: A Film By Beyonce

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Water Cooler: Napoleon, Thanksgiving, All of Us Strangers, and More

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 16:00:00 +0000

On the November 22, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Jacob Hall to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.

Opening Banter: Happy early Thanksgiving! No episodes Thursday and Friday this week.

At The Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Doing:
What we’ve been Reading:
Ben read Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam.
Jacob read Dark Ride by Joshua Williamson and Andrei Bressan, Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees by Patrick Horvath, The Late Shift and The War For Late Night by Bill Carter, and Napoleon: A Life by Andrew Roberts.

Take a break

What we’ve been Watching:
Ben watched Rustin, All of Us Strangers, Bye Bye Barry, and Priscilla.
Jacob watched Napoleon, Thanksgiving, and The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.
What we’ve been Eating:
What we’ve been Playing:

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Nicholas Hoult Cast as Lex Luthor, Frozen 4 in the Works, and More Bourne

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 17:02:11 +0000

On the November 21, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to talk about the latest film and TV news.

Opening Banter:

In The News:

All the other stuff you need to know:

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A Crowded Box Office Weekend Featuring The Marvels, Hunger Games, Next Goal Wins, and More

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 20:48:47 +0000

On the November 20, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news.

Opening Banter:

In The News:

The Marvels Box Office Goes From Bad To Worse With Catastrophic Second Weekend Drop
Marvel is in Crisis Mode - Here’s How They Can Rescue Their Box Office
Today In Good News: The 2023 Box Office Has Already Surpassed The Entire Total For 2022
Taika Waititi's Next Goal Wins is 2023's Latest Box Office Bomb
I spoke previously about how I did not care for this movie, but I forgot to mention one of the main reasons I didn’t connect with it, which is the film kind of forgets to define its team characters
The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes Flutters Into $45 Million+ Box Office Opening
In a Crowded Weekend, Trolls Band Together Rocked The Box Office

Take a break

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Pedro Pascal Joins the MCU, Kang Dynasty Loses Its Director, and An Interview with Eli Roth About Thanksgiving

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 19:08:54 +0000

On the November 17, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news.

Opening Banter:

In The News:

Take a break

Bill Bria is here to set up his interview with Thanksgiving director Eli Roth.
Thoughts on Roth’s filmography?
Quick thoughts about Thanksgiving?
Intro to interview
Interview

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Ranking The Hunger Games Movies (Including The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes)

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 19:00:00 +0000

On the November 16, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editors Jacob Hall, BJ Colangelo, and Brad Oman to talk about The Hunger Games.

Opening Banter:

In Our Feature Presentation: A ranking of the Hunger Games films

Thoughts about the franchise overall
Ranking the existing entries
Where should The Ballads of Songbirds and Snakes fall on this list?

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Mini-Water Cooler: The Money Pit, Next Goal Wins, Sandbox VR, and More

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 21:46:38 +0000

On the November 15, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.

Opening Banter:

At The Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Doing:
Brad tried out Sandbox VR in Chicago
What we’ve been Reading:
Brad read Unleashing Oppenheimer, Halloween: The Making of Halloween, Halloween Kills, and Halloween Ends, The Nightmare Before Christmas Visual Companion, and Surely, You Can’t Be Serious: The True Story of Airplane!.
Listener email

Take a break

What we’ve been Watching:
Ben watched Stamped From The Beginning, Next Goal Wins, Holiday, and Detroiters season 1.
Brad watched The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, The Marvels (Iman Vellani interview), The Little Mermaid (2023), The Money Pit
What we’ve been Eating:
Brad tried Chex Mix Remix (Cheesy Pizza and Zesty Taco), Gingerbread Toast Crunch, Cheetos Pretzels, The Official Good Burger 2 Meal at Arby’s.
What we’ve been Playing:
Brad has been getting deeper into pinball lately, beat a legit pro in a tournament.

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The Marvels Box Office, Coyote Vs. ACME May Not Be Dead After All, and More

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 16:26:20 +0000

On the November 14, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news.

Opening Banter: Let’s spend the first half of the show talking about box office stuff, and then transition into some film news after that.

In The News:

Take a break

Strike Updates!
SAG-AFTRA board has approved the agreement and sent it off to the members to be ratified.
Deadline interview with Fran Drescher and Duncan Crabtree-Ireland
AI stuff from Justine Bateman
James Cameron Is (Finally) Releasing The Abyss: Special Edition Remastered In 4K In Theaters This December
Email: Is there any way that the Coyote v ACME can be saved? you guys made some good points. Even a bomb can get $30m. Honestly, if the internet fans could get Snyder some cash to make Justice League (not a fan of either version), surely fans could get this over the line. - Ronnie from Australia
Warner Bros. Changes Course, Will Allow Coyote Vs. Acme To Be Shopped To Other Distributors

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Spoiler Conversation: The Marvels

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 21:31:59 +0000

On the November 13, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editors Jacob Hall and BJ Colangelo to have a spoiler-filled conversation about The Marvels.

Opening Banter:

In The Spoiler Room: The Marvels

Quick acknowledgement of its sub-par box office performance, the delight some people are taking in its failure, etc. If you want to listen to people gleefully celebrate this movie’s failure, I’m sure there are plenty of places to do that, but that’s not what we’re doing here.
Brief reactions
Jacob
BJ
Ben
Breakdown
The movie opens with Dar-Benn, played by Zawe Ashton. She’s now the leader of the Kree, and is searching for the Quantum Bands. She uncovers one of them and Kamala Khan (Iman Vellani) has the other. Before we get into the heroes, let’s talk about the villain.
So Dar-Benn opens these jump points across the galaxy, and by the end of the movie, we realize she’s trying to use these portals to essentially siphon resources back to her home world of Hala – including Earth’s sun. (I’m not really sure how that works, and the movie isn’t super interested in the details, either.) But the jump points create some sort of anomaly in space, and Carol Danvers (Brie Larson) and Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris) end up touching things they shouldn’t have touched, and Kamala Khan’s bangle/Quantum Band ropes her into one of the movie’s main ideas, which is that these three women are linked, and when any two of the trio use their powers simultaneously, it causes them to switch places. Antics ensue.
At one point, they visit a planet called Aladna, where everyone sings as their primary form of communication, and it’s revealed that Captain Marvel is married to a prince.

How did you think the film dealt with the relationship between the three women? Monica and Carol have history, Kamala worships Carol.
Sam Jackson on a space station, using Flerkens kittens as escape pods.
Eventually Dar-Benn gets a hold of both Quantum Bands, is nearly killed by the power of using both at the same time, and inadvertently rips a hole in the multiverse. Monica convinces Carol to make amends for destroying the Supreme Intelligence and basically causing a Kree civil war by flying into Hala’s sun and reigniting it with her powers.
Kamala and Carol supercharge Monica, who flies into the multiversal hole to close it, but ends up being stuck on the other side.
I guess the Khans are living in Louisiana now?
Kamala goes to recruit Kate Bishop
The mid-credits scene
Monica wakes up in a medical bay overseen by Dr. Hank McCoy, aka Beast, played once again by Kelsey Grammer. Monica’s mother, Maria Rambeau, played by Lashana Lynch, is sitting at her bedside, but this is an alternate universe version of the character who didn’t die during the five years Monica was Blipped, and she apparently has no idea who Monica is. BJ, you wrote an article about this, so tell me what that costume was that Maria was wearing.
Kevin Feige continues to slow-play the introduction of the X-Men into the MCU.
Closing thoughts

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The SAG-AFTRA Strike is Over! Plus, WB Kills Coyote vs. Acme, A Live-Action Zelda Movie is Coming, and More

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 17:07:49 +0000

On the November 10, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Jacob Hall to talk about the latest film and TV news.

Opening Banter:

In The News:

All the other stuff you need to know:

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The Top 5 Farrelly Brothers Movies

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 18:30:00 +0000

On the November 9, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editors Jacob Hall, Brad Oman, and BJ Colangelo to talk about the movies of the Farrelly Brothers.

Opening Banter:

In The News:

Movies that didn’t make the cut

Take a break

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Mini-Water Cooler: Killers of the Flower Moon, The Killer, Chevalier, and More

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 20:10:00 +0000

On the November 8, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.

Opening Banter:

At The Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Doing:
What we’ve been Reading:
Ben read The Making of the African Queen by Katharine Hepburn.
What we’ve been Watching:
Ben and Chris watched Killers of the Flower Moon.

Take a break

Chris watched The Killer and Bottoms.
Ben watched Starstruck season 3, Pencils vs. Pixels, Chevalier, and Theater Camp.
What we’ve been Eating:
What we’ve been Playing:

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Echo Trailer, Rebel Moon Universe Expands, New Peanuts Movie, and More

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 21:54:08 +0000

On the November 7, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to talk about the latest film and TV news, including the Echo trailer, Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon, and the new Peanuts movie.

Opening Banter:

In The News:

Marvel's Blade Reboot Will Be Rated R, According To Its Director
Any other R-rated properties you think Marvel should tackle? Thunderbolts, Armor Wars, Avengers sequels - they won’t do it with X-Men proper or Fantastic Four - maybe a new Punisher?
I saw a comment on an old Reddit thread where someone was arguing that there shouldn’t be any R-rated MCU movies aside from something like Deadpool, which doesn’t impact the ongoing narrative, because that rating makes it inaccessible to the kids who love these stories. Do you have any thoughts about that? (HP example)
Marvel's Echo Trailer Teases The Origin Of Kingpin's Adopted Mercenary
Echo Will Introduce New Marvel Spotlight Banner, For People Who Hate Doing MCU Homework
Could the MCU ever evolve to a place where just the Avengers movies are interconnected?
Echo's Incredibly Violent New Trailer (And Hulu Release) Suggest A Very Different Path Forward For Marvel
Is It Time To Let The MCU Just Die?

Take a break

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/Film Daily is Back! Five Nights at Freddy's Box Office, Looking Ahead to The Marvels, and More

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 19:06:19 +0000

On the November 6, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news.

Opening Banter: Thanks to the support of you all, the listeners, The /Film Show is once again /Film Daily! Starting today, we are immediately jumping back to doing the podcast five days a week. We’re going to try to stick to a loose pattern of talking about box office on Mondays, news on Tuesdays, doing a water cooler on Wednesdays, a group conversation/debate/list on Thursdays, and Fridays will be a floating day where we may feature an interview or talk about more big news that dropped throughout the week. I also want to get back into doing big spoiler conversations about major movie releases, so we’ll try to introduce those back into the mix as well and may shift the schedule around to accommodate those as needed. There’s a chance we might miss an episode here or there due to holidays or sickness or just life stuff happening, but we’re ramping back up in a major way.

The reason we’re able to increase the frequency of the show again is because of our ad partners, and because of listeners like you. So if you hear about a product or service that you’re interested in, it’s important to use the specialized web addresses that we provide, because it’s your way of telling our partners “/Film Daily sent me” and it keeps them interested in working with us, which will keep us able to continue making the show. So thank you all very much for listening, and I look forward to getting back in the groove with all of you.

In The News:

Killers of the Flower Moon conversation
Is The Marvels Facing Certain Doom At The Box Office?
Do you think this might be AMC’s mystery movie? “Screen Unseen”
It’s a Wonderful Knife
The Holdovers

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Trouble at Marvel, Plus Yellowstone Updates and Trailers For Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes and The Fall Guy

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 20:15:30 +0000

On the November 2, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to talk about the latest film and TV news, including behind the scenes troubles at Marvel Studios.

Opening Banter:

In The News:

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RIP Matthew Perry, They Follow, Five Nights at Freddy's Box Office, and More

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 20:24:20 +0000

On the October 31, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news, including the death of Matthew Perry, an It Follows sequel, Five Nights at Freddy’s remarkable box office opening, and more.

Opening Banter: Happy Halloween!

In The News:

We're Giving Away Five 4K Copies Of Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One

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Mini-Water Cooler: Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour Film, Jennifer's Body, Caste, and More

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 21:12:10 +0000

On the October 26, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.

Opening Banter:

At The Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Doing:
Ben saw The Midnight (twice) and went to Universal Studios in Orlando, but got Covid.
BJ got a new tattoo!
What we’ve been Reading:
Ben read Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson.
BJ is waiting for the Britney Spears memoir to stop being sold out.
What we’ve been Watching:
BJ watched Girls Can’t Swim, Down Low, and Jennifer’s Body (w/ Diablo Cody and Karyn Kusama!)
Ben watched Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour, Beef, Werewolves Within, From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, and Practical Magic.
What we’ve been Eating:
What we’ve been Playing:

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M:I 8 & Deadpool 3 Delayed, Netflix Stores, Would We Want a Star Wars Remake? And More

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 18:28:46 +0000

On the October 24, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news.

Opening Banter: I apologize to our listeners for not having an episode last Thursday. I got Covid and was down for the count.

In The News:

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Taylor Swift's Eras Tour Opening Weekend, Marvel Revamps Its TV Approach, Gargoyles Head to TV, and More

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 20:20:07 +0000

On the October 17, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news.

Opening Banter: We ranked the James Bond actors!

In The News:

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Mini-Water Cooler: Last Stop Larrimah, Mister Organ, Movie Intermissions, and More

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 16:03:37 +0000

On the October 12, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to talk about the latest film and TV news and gather around the virtual water cooler to talk about what they’ve been up to.

Opening Banter:

In The News:

The AMPTP has suspended talks with SAG-AFTRA

Listener email: Neal from Missouri writes in: Killers of the Flower Moon is coming up and it is one of my most anticipated movies. Its long runtime at 3 and a half hours doesn't bother me, but I know it has to be a factor for a lot of people. Some people would rather wait to watch at home so they can pause it to go to the bathroom. Marty argues that you watch TV for five hours, but I don't think he takes into account you can pause it.

So my question is, why don't we get intermissions on movies this length anymore? Is it because theaters want more showtimes? Is it a creative decision? I don't think a 10 minute intermission would make that big of a difference in showtimes and might draw more people to see it knowing that's there. What are your thoughts? Do you want an intermission? Do you think it would make a difference for the majority of people?

At The Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Doing:
Chris went on a haunted hayride.
What we’ve been Reading:
What we’ve been Watching:
Ben watched Lost Horizon, Mister Organ, The Equalizer 3, Dumb Money, and the rest of the Wes Anderson shorts on Netflix.
Chris watched Last Stop Larrimah: Murder Down Under and Halloween Kills.
What we’ve been Eating:
What we’ve been Playing:

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The Aquaman 2 Mess, Exorcist: Believer's Opening Weekend, and More

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 20:43:18 +0000

On the October 10, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news.

Opening Banter: Shout-out to Devin Meenan’s terrific Breaking Bad article!

In The News:

Guillermo Del Toro Still Gets Bitter Over His Scrapped Jabba The Hutt Star Wars Movie
Guillermo Del Toro Didn't Direct Pacific Rim 2 For One Stupid Reason
Spiderwick Chronicles Series That Disney Shot And Scrapped Has Been Rescued By Roku
Ridley Scott's Napoleon Director's Cut Is Four Hours Long, Will Release On Streaming So You Can Take Pee Breaks
Aquaman 2 mess
Is Warner Bros. Going To Be Sold Again? A Hollywood Disaster In The Making
The Latest Aquaman 2 Drama Suggests A Chaotic Set, Near-Firings, And A Deranged Letter From Elon Musk

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The Best Movies From Fantastic Fest 2023, Plus The Creator, Sanctuary, and More

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 17:00:00 +0000

On the October 5, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Jacob Hall to talk about the best films from Fantastic Fest 2023.

Opening Banter: We’re once again recording a day early, so apologies if giant news breaks that we don’t address.

In The News:

At The Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Doing:
Ben celebrated his birthday with family.
Jacob attended Fantastic Fest!
What we’ve been Reading:
Jacob read Whalefall, And Then There Were None, The Devil Takes You Home, The Disney Revolt, and Wild Minds.

Take a break

What we’ve been Watching:
Ben watched Foe, Sanctuary, The Creator, and rewatched 12 Angry Men and The Prestige.
Jacob watched The Toxic Avenger, Saw X, UFO Sweden, Saltburn, Dream Scenario, VHS 85, Eileen, and When Evil Lurks.
What we’ve been Eating:
What we’ve been Playing:

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Toy Story Funday Football, Box Office, Beyoncé is Coming to Theaters, and More

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 17:00:00 +0000

On the October 3, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news.

Opening Banter: We’re recording this a day early, so in case some gigantic news breaks on Monday night or Tuesday morning, that’s why we’re not talking about it.

In The News:

It's Saw X Vs. Paw Patrol Vs. The Creator In A Weird Weekend Box Office Battle
Saw X Scores Franchise's Best Box Office Debut In Well Over A Decade (But It Still Lost To Paw Patrol)
Expend4bles Second Weekend Box Office Spells Absolute Doom For The Franchise
The Creator’s Box Office Failure Says A Lot About The State Of Sci-Fi Cinema
How are you thinking about box office failures in the wake of Elemental?

Take a break

Beyoncé Is Bringing A Renaissance Concert Tour Movie To Theaters
MCU X-Men Movie Finally Moving Forward As Marvel Prepares To Hear Writer Pitches
Toy Story Funday Football

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WGA Deal Specifics, Plus Mini-Water Cooler: Wes Anderson on Netflix, Telemarketers, and More

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 21:28:20 +0000

On the September 28, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by editor BJ Colangelo to talk about the latest film and TV news and gather around the virtual water cooler to talk about what they've been up to.

Opening Banter:

In The News:

Rejoice! The Writers Strike Officially Ends Tonight
Everything Movie Fans Need To Know About The New WGA Deal
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Warner Bros. Television is lifting suspensions of deals with writer/producers like J.J. Abrams and Greg Berlanti, effective today.
“SAG-AFTRA and the AMPTP will resume negotiations for a new TV/Theatrical contract on Monday, October 2. Several executives from AMPTP member companies will be in attendance.”
Once the actors’ strike is over, things are going to be messy. Productions are going to ramp up all at the same time, fighting over available space in soundstages and trying to figure out actors’ schedules.

At The Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Doing:
BJ has been in junket land!
What we’ve been Reading:
What we’ve been Watching:
Ben watched The Royal Hotel, Love at First Sight, Telemarketers, The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, and Reservation Dogs.
BJ is watching Are You Afraid of the Dark (OG)
What we’ve been Eating:
What we’ve been Playing:

Wish Footage Reaction: 100 Years Of Animated Brilliance Delights In Disney's First Original Fairy Tale

Walt Disney Animation Head Jennifer Lee On Wish And Maintaining The Magic For Adults [Exclusive Interview]

Wish Directors Fawn Veerasunthorn And Chris Buck Reveal Their Wishes For The New Disney Film [Exclusive Interview]

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The WGA Strike is (Almost) Over, The Office is Getting Rebooted, and More

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 21:04:50 +0000

On the September 26, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by one one to talk about the latest film and TV news.

Opening Banter:

In The News:

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Mini-Water Cooler: The Library Book, The Day of The Locust, Nimona, and More

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 21:15:48 +0000

On the September 22, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.

Opening Banter:

At The Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Doing:
Ben interviewed Aidan Gillen.
BJ went to Wish press day (can’t talk details) once upon a studio (can talk details!) at the El Capitan, and did a podcast about American Graffiti with Brad!
What we’ve been Reading:
Ben read The Library Book by Susan Orlean.
BJ read Lindsay Romain’s Essay “I Used to Float, Now I Just Fall Down” about Barbie on Bright Wall/Dark Room
What we’ve been Watching:
Ben watched Suzume, A Haunting in Venice, No One Will Save You, Elemental, and Nimona.
BJ watched Bottoms (again), The Day of the Locust, Phrogging: Hider in My House
What we’ve been Eating:
BJ has been eating Kronchis
What we’ve been Playing:
BJ has been playing assorted Five Nights at Freddy’s games

Valerie’s Scooby-Doo oral history!

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Fables is Now in the Public Domain, MCU Authors on Their New Book, and More

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 16:13:37 +0000

On the September 19, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news, and then we’ll present an interview with the authors of a new book called MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios.

Opening Banter: /Film Is Hosting An Early Screening Of The Creator – Here's How To Attend

In The News:

In Our Feature Presentation:

MCU Authors On Crafting The Definitive Marvel Studios History And How The MCU Can Bounce Back [Exclusive Interview]

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Mini-Water Cooler: Bad Sisters, After Life, and More. Plus: Lando is a Movie Again, Aquaman 2 Trailer Reaction

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 20:15:19 +0000

On the September 14, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to talk about the latest film news and gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.

Opening Banter:

In The News:

At The Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Doing:
What we’ve been Reading:
What we’ve been Watching:
Brad watched Strays, The Equalizer 3, Retribution, Bottoms, the first season of After Life, and is in the middle of the Saw franchise.
Ben watched The Alphabet Murders, Designing Woman, Reality, and Bad Sisters.
What we’ve been Eating:
Brad tried Ninja Kidz Fruit Blox Fruit Snacks, a bunch of new Van Leeuwan Ice Cream flavors, Wendy’s Nacho Cheeseburger, Prime Rib Potato Chips from 7-Eleven. Wants to remind everyone that Nerds Candy Corn is awesome and all other candy corn is trash.
What we’ve been Playing:
Brad finally beat Spider-Man on PlayStation 4. No, not the new one. The old one. Yes, he’s way behind on video games.

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Monarch: Legacy of Monsters and The Fall of the House of Usher Trailer Reactions, An Alternate Universe TMNT Movie, and More

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 21:01:29 +0000

On the September 12, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about some film and TV news, including some box office talk, the latest update on the WGA strike, the trailer for the next Mike Flanagan show, and more.

Opening Banter:

In The News:

TAKE A BREAK

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Mini-Water Cooler: The Godfather Trilogy, Diner, Homebody, Scream, and More

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 19:26:22 +0000

On the September 7, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.

Opening Banter:

At The Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Doing:
BJ quit biting her nails!
What we’ve been Reading:
The Scary Movie Writer’s Guide by Seth M. Sherwood
What we’ve been Watching:
BJ watched Barry Levinson’s Diner, Mother May I Murder?, and Scream (in theaters!)
Ben watched One Way Passage, The Three Musketeers (1948), The Last Seduction, and all three Godfather films.
What we’ve been Eating:
BJ is in full fall-flavored snack season
What we’ve been Playing:
BJ has been playing Homebody.

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The Equalizer 3 Box Office, the Impact of Taylor Swift's Concert Film, and More

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 21:15:21 +0000

On the September 5, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news, including the weekend’s box office, Marvel’s newest round of release date changes, and more.

Opening Banter:

In The News:

We’re going to take a break, and we’ll be right back.

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Mini-Water Cooler: Telemarketers, Bottoms, Eega, Who is Erin Carter? and More

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 19:51:04 +0000

On the August 31, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Chris Evangelista to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.

Opening Banter:

In The News:

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour Is Heading To Movie Theaters With An Official Concert Film

At The Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Doing:
What we’ve been Reading:
Ben read Cinema Speculation by Quentin Tarantino.
What we’ve been Watching:
Chris watched Telemarketers, Harlen Coben’s Shelter, and Who is Erin Carter?
Ben watched Bottoms, Gran Turismo, Eega, and The Underground Railroad.
What we’ve been Eating:
What we’ve been Playing:

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TikTok Has Broken Hollywood, RIP Bob Barker and Arleen Sorkin, Box Office, and More

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 20:37:28 +0000

On the August 29, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the weekend’s box office numbers, and then by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to talk about the latest film and TV news.

Opening Banter:

In The News:

Take a break

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Spoiler Discussion: Ahsoka Eps. 1 and 2, Plus: Rebel Moon Trailer

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 18:12:50 +0000

On the August 24, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman and Star Wars expert Bryan Young to talk about the first two episodes of Ahsoka and chat about the trailer for Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon.

Opening Banter:

In The News:

Ahsoka Review: The Force Is With This Star Wars Show, But It's No Jedi (Yet)
Brad and Bryan’s Reaction to Ahsoka
Does this work for people who haven’t watched Rebels or Clone Wars?

Take a break

Ahsoka Explores A 'Master And Apprentice' – And Sets Up A Captivating Star Wars Story
Ahsoka Stirs Up Some 'Toil And Trouble' With Its Intriguing New Villains
Ask Bryan about the episode titles and their layers.
Speculation about where this is all going
The Rebel Moon Trailer Lets Zack Snyder Go Full Star Wars On Netflix

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Weekend Box Office and Mini-Water Cooler: TMNT: Mutant Mayhem, Gran Turismo, and More

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 20:05:49 +0000

On the August 22, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer Ryan Scott to talk about the weekend’s box office numbers. Later, he’s joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to gather around the virtual water cooler to talk about what they’ve been up to.

Opening Banter:

In The News:

At The Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Doing:
What we’ve been Reading:
What we’ve been Watching:
Ben and Brad watched Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
Ben watched Untold: Swamp Kings.
Brad watched Muscles & Mayhem: The Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators, Gran Turismo, Blue Beetle, and The Last Voyage of the Demeter.
What we’ve been Eating:
Brad tried Late Night Loaded Taco Doritos, Butterscotch Scoop Snickers, Little Debbie Swiss Rolls Cereal, Carmella Creeper Monster Cereal.
What we’ve been Playing:
Brad has been getting into pinball.

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Mini-Water Cooler: The Prestige, 65, Buffalo '66, Neopets, and More

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 20:50:34 +0000

On the August 17, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to gather around the virtual water cooler to talk about what they’ve been up to.

Opening Banter:

At The Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Doing:
Ben visited Turks and Caicos.
BJ didn’t die of COVID!
What we’ve been Reading:
Ben read The Prestige by Christopher Priest.
BJ just started Unlikeable Female Characters: The Women Pop Culture Wants You to Hate by Anna Bogutskaya.
What we’ve been Watching:
Ben watched Talk to Me, 65, and started Only Murders in the Building season 3.
BJ watched Attack the Block on the big screen, Polyester in Odorama, and Buffalo ‘66.
What we’ve been Eating:
BJ is eating the opposite of the “Girl Dinner” trend.
What we’ve been Playing:
BJ is playing Neopets again!

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RIP William Friedkin, Wonder Woman 3 Isn't Happening, Talk 2 Me, and More

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 17:07:07 +0000

On the August 15, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news.

Opening Banter: Ben is back!

In The News:

“We’re going to take a quick break, and we’ll be right back”

Box Office Report:

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Scream 7 Finds a Director, Plus Sneakers, The Mask of Dimitrios, and More

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 17:48:04 +0000

On the August 3, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to talk about some film and TV news and gather around the virtual water cooler to talk about what they’ve been up to.

Opening Banter: There won’t be any podcast episodes next week, since Ben’s taking a vacation.

In The News:

Scream 7 Wants To Know If Happy Death Day Director Likes Scary Movies
Quick strike update: The studios have reached out to the WGA and set a meeting for tomorrow.

“We’re going to take a quick break, and we’ll be right back”

At The Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Doing:
What we’ve been Reading:
What we’ve been Watching:
Chris watched Sneakers and The Passenger.
Ben watched One False Move and The Mask of Dimitrios.
What we’ve been Eating:
What we’ve been Playing:
Ben wants to give a shout-out to Mr. Mister’s “Welcome to the Real World.”

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Loki Season 2 and Saw X Trailers, Weekend Box Office Numbers, and More

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 15:57:23 +0000

On the August 1, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news, including the weekend’s box office numbers, the Loki season 2 trailer, Sony’s release date shuffle, and more.

Opening Banter: Check out our list of the Top 100 Star Wars movie moments. Paul Reubens, Actor Behind Beloved Pee-Wee Herman Character, Dead At 70. Euphoria Star Angus Cloud Has Died At 25

In The News:

“We’re going to take a quick break, and we’ll be right back”

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Mini-Water Cooler: Burn It Down, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 2, Sisters, and More

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 16:19:39 +0000

On the July 27, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by editor Jacob Hall to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.

Opening Banter:

At The Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Doing:
Ben spoke with a bunch of Imagineers about The Haunted Mansion attraction and what makes it so special.
What we’ve been Reading:
Jacob read Leave the Gun, Take the Cannoli by Mark Seal, Burn It Down by Maureen Ryan, and Episode Thirteen by Craig DiLouie.
What we’ve been Watching:
Jacob has been loving Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 2. He also wants to chime in on Barbie and Oppenheimer.
Ben watched Rolling Thunder, Sisters, Coffy and Foxy Brown, and The Preview Murder Mystery.
What we’ve been Eating:
What we’ve been Playing:

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Boffo Barbenheimer Box Office, Plus Chris Nolan & Bond, Aquaman 2 Troubles, and More

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 17:15:00 +0000

On the July 25, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the biggest movie weekend in years, and touch on a bunch of other film and TV news.

Opening Banter:

In The News:

“We’re going to take a quick break, and we’ll be right back”

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Spoiler Discussions: Barbie and Oppenheimer

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 21:39:59 +0000

On the July 21, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by multiple people to have spoiler-filled conversations about two of our most anticipated films of the year, Barbie and Oppenheimer.

Opening Banter: Before we dive in, I wanted to mention that we’re giving away five Blu-ray copies of Scream 6. This contest is only valid for U.S. residents, and our partners on the giveaway asked us to read the following message on the show: “Bring Home Scream VI on 4K UHD Disc now! Ghostface is back and more terrifying than ever on a rampage in the big apple. Melissa Barrera, Jenna Ortega, and Courteney Cox star in the sensational slasher hit Scream 6, directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett. Get over an hour of killer bonus content when you buy on 4K UHD Disc. Available at participating retailers. Rated R. From Paramount Pictures.” To win the contest, all you have to do is follow us on Twitter and retweet the tweet that has the giveaway information. I’ll link it in the show notes here.

In Our Feature Presentation:

Oppenheimer Review: Christopher Nolan's Thriller Biopic Is One Of The Best Movies Of The Year
General thoughts
Duel tracks of the film: The bomb and the hearings
Best Moments
Visualizing atoms and particles and nuclei
The Trinity test
Strauss gets his comeuppance/The ending
Best Performances
Cillian Murphy
Robert Downey Jr.
Emily Blunt - underused?
How does this fit into Nolan’s filmography?
(Mention The Day After Trinity streaming for free on The Criterion Channel)

“We’re going to take a quick break, and we’ll be right back”

In Our Feature Presentation:

Barbie Review: An Uproarious, Existential Adventure And One Of The Best Of The Year
General thoughts
Best Performances
Margot Robbie
Ryan Gosling
Best Moments
Too many to count???

The Only Guide To Barbie Lore You Will Ever Need

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Mission: Impossible Box Office, Skyjack, All the Light We Cannot See, Pride & Prejudice, and More

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 20:02:35 +0000

On the July 18, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news and gather around the virtual water cooler to talk about what we’ve been up to.

Opening Banter:

In The News:

“We’re going to take a quick break, and we’ll be right back”

At The Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Doing:
Ryan - wedding planning, went to AZ to see The Misfits
What we’ve been Reading:
Ben read All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr.
Ryan - Sam Neill’s Did I Ever Tell You This, Skyjack by Geoffrey Gray, and Void Rivals by Robert Kirkman
What we’ve been Watching:
Ryan watched Dark Knight for 15th anniversary, Spielberg’s Duel, Dead Reckoning in IMAX
Ben watched Pride & Prejudice, The Day After Trinity, and Casino.
What we’ve been Eating:
What we’ve been Playing:
Ryan - Marvel’s Midnight Suns

Ben’s oral history: 'Silence Builds Tension': An Oral History Of Mission: Impossible's Iconic CIA Heist Scene

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Our Mission: Impossible Franchise Rankings, Plus Thoughts on the Strike(s), and More

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 18:45:00 +0000

On the July 13, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to talk about the latest film and TV news, and establish our Mission: Impossible franchise rankings.

Opening Banter:

In The News:

Things we don’t have time to fully get into:

2023 Emmys Nominations Announced: Succession, The Last Of Us, And Ted Lasso Lead The Pack
Chris: Anything you were pleased to see get some attention?
Superman: Legacy Adds Nathan Fillion As A Green Lantern, Isabela Merced As Hawkgirl & More
Superman: Legacy Adds Barry Scene-Stealer Anthony Carrigan As DC Superhero Metamorpho

“We’re going to take a quick break, and we’ll be right back”

In Our Feature Presentation: Mission: Impossible franchise rankings (Warning: We will spoil every Mission Impossible movie, including Dead Reckoning Part One.)

Ben’s oral history: 'Silence Builds Tension': An Oral History Of Mission: Impossible's Iconic CIA Heist Scene

Chris’s review: Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One Review: A Fast-Paced Thrill Ride That Never Lets Up

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Spoiler Discussion: Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 20:00:00 +0000

On the July 11, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to have a spoiler-filled discussion about Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One.

Opening Banter: Brad got engaged!

In The Spoiler Room:

Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One Review: A Fast-Paced Thrill Ride That Never Lets Up
Opening sub scene
Sand sequence in the desert, Ethan retrieves half the key from Ilsa
Ethan infiltrates “The Community,” featuring Cary Elwes as Denlinger, learns about The Entity
Abu Dhabi airport - Grace - Benji and the nuke - Gabriel
Rome - handcuffed car chase
Venice party scene - The White Widow - prediction that either Grace or Ilsa will die
Alley fight with Paris (Pom), the Entity takes over Benji’s voice, bridge fights, Ilsa dies
Orient Express - Grace doubles as The White Widow - Kittridge is the buyer - Denlinger is also there and explains that an early version of the Entity is on the sub mainframe? Or something?
Meanwhile, Ethan does the parachute jump to land on the train, fights Gabriel on top, who escapes
Train crash, escape upward through the cars
Paris, who was nearly killed by Gabriel, comes through and saves Ethan and Grace, and reveals the sub info to Ethan. Grace joins the IMF, and Ethan parachutes away and meets up with Benji, while Luther has gone off to try to hack into the Entity

'Silence Builds Tension': An Oral History Of Mission: Impossible's Iconic CIA Heist Scene

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Greta Gerwig Heads to Narnia, Stranger Things Stage Show Details, John Wick: Chapter 4's Alternate Ending, and More

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 19:44:19 +0000

On the July 6, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to talk about the latest film and TV news, including Greta Gerwig’s next act, the Barney movie, the Stranger Things stage play, and more.

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In The News:

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Spoiler Conversation: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 18:31:42 +0000

On the July 3, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to have a spoiler-filled conversation about Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.

Opening Banter:

In The Spoiler Room:

Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny Review: A Blazingly Fun Reunion With Our Favorite Hero [Cannes 2023]
Opening scene. CG vs. practical
Did the de-aging work for you?
NYC, 1969: Old Man Indy
Phoebe Waller-Bridge as Helena Shaw
Boyd Holbrook, CIA agent (Shaunette Renee Wilson)
Tangier auction into tut-tut chase
Mads Mikkelsen - yay or nay here?
Antonio Banderas in Greece, underwater exploration scene (killed - lots of deaths in this movie! “My friend was just murdered”)
Archimedes’ grave in a cave in Sicily
BIG SWING! Time travel
Should he have stayed behind?
Reunion with Marion (RIP Mutt)

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Superman: Legacy Finds Its Clark & Lois, Plus The Bear Season 2, Platonic, and More

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 21:18:09 +0000

On the June 29, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.

Opening Banter:

In The News:

At The Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Doing:
BJ has been deep cleaning jewelry
What we’ve been Reading:
BJ is reading Pageboy: A Memoir by Elliott Page
What we’ve been Watching:
Ben watched The Bear season 2, Niagara, The Last Unicorn, and Blackberry.
BJ watched Platonic, Evil Dead Rise, Grimace horror shorts, Bluey lol
What we’ve been Eating:
BJ has been eating Movie theater snacks (no, seriously)
What we’ve been Playing:
BJ has been playing old Barbie computer games

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The Flash is a Full-Blown Disaster, James Gunn's Superman: Legacy, and More

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 19:38:53 +0000

On the June 27, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news.

Opening Banter: /Film is hosting a free early screening of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny in ScreenX tomorrow night, Wednesday, June 28. We’re giving away 100 tickets, first come, first served, and it starts at 7pm. Get the details here: https://www.slashfilm.com/1318421/slashfilm-hosting-early-screening-indiana-jones-and-the-dial-of-destiny/

Plus, as promised, Ben’s oral history about Last Crusade: Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade: How The Climactic Three Challenges Were Made

In The News:

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Mini Water Cooler: Extraction 2, Last Crusade, Crystal Skull, The White Buffalo, and More

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 18:55:12 +0000

On the June 22, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.

Opening Banter:

At The Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Doing:
What we’ve been Reading:
What we’ve been Watching:
Chris watched The Flash, Extraction 2, The White Buffalo, and Don’t Bother to Knock.
Ben watched Extraction 2, Indiana Jones (Last Crusade, Kingdom of the Crystal Skull), and the first three Mission: Impossible movies.
What we’ve been Eating:
What we’ve been Playing:

/Film’s Top 100 Movies of All Time!

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The Flash Spoiler Discussion, The Movie's Awful Box Office Performance, and More

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 21:15:04 +0000

On the June 20, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Jacob Hall to talk about The Flash.

Opening Banter: It’s an all-Flash episode of the show.

In The News:

The Flash Review
Jacob’s thoughts about the movie
Ezra Miller
Opening baby scene
Alternate universe pop culture jokes
Michael Keaton returns as Batman
Sasha Calle’s Supergirl
Chrono Bowl
Who killed Flash’s mom? Muschietti quote

Take a break

Why The Flash Is Off To A Slow Start At The Box Office
$55 million domestically in its opening weekend. Black Adam made $67M
Budget of over $200 million, the film is unlikely to break even in its theatrical run
The Flash Used An Unexpected Filmmaking Technique To Clone Ezra Miller
The Flash Director Says The Weird Visual Effects Choices Were Intentional
The Biggest Flash Cameos Director Andy Muschietti Had To Leave On The Cutting Room Floor
Are there any lessons James Gunn and Peter Safran can take from The Flash when crafting the future of the DCU?

/Film’s Top 100 Movies of All Time!

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Rewatching Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. Plus, Guillermo del Toro Wants to Focus on Animation, and WB Wants Chris Nolan Back

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 17:57:56 +0000

On the June 15, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to talk about the latest film and TV news and get into our thoughts on Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.

Opening Banter:

In The News:

Warner Bros. Is Thirsty To Get Christopher Nolan Back, But Will New BFF Universal Let It Happen?
Guillermo Del Toro Wants To Only Make Animated Movies In The Future
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom thoughts
Trying to gross people out
Short Round
Willie Scott
Indy here vs. Indy in other the other movies

/Film’s Top 100 Movies of All Time!

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Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Box Office, Disney's Latest Release Date Shuffle, and More

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 20:12:21 +0000

On the June 13, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news, including the latest box office numbers, Disney’s latest release date shuffle, and more.

Opening Banter: We’re giving away five Blu-ray copies of Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. To win, follow /Film on Twitter and RT this tweet to win. You have until June 14 at 11:59pm ET to win, and the contest is open to US residents only.

In The News:

Oscar Winner Sarah Polley is Directing a Live-Action Bambi for Disney
Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts Is In A Tight Race With Spider-Verse At The Weekend Box Office
Rise Of The Beasts Topped The Box Office, But Transformers May Still Be In Trouble
How does this compare to other Transformers movies?
How Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts Finally Connected Two Major Franchises
Yes, The Next Transformers Movie Will Make Good On That Big Ending Reveal
What are the odds that a Transformers/G.I. Joe crossover actually happens?
The Golden Globes Have A New Owner, And The Hollywood Foreign Press Is Shutting Down
Disney Release Date Shuffle Upends Entire Marvel Slate, Sends Final Avatar Sequel To 2031
Marvel takeaways
Deadpool 3 is the only superhero movie of this batch that wasn’t delayed. It moved up six months to May 2024.
Avengers: Kang Dynasty moved back a whole year to May 2026, with Avengers: Secret Wars also moving back a year to May 2027.
Avatar takeaways
DELAYED AGAIN! What a cruel joke this has become.
Avatar 3, the next film, won’t be seen until December of 2025
Avatar 5, the fifth and presumably (but probably not really) final movie, is now coming out in December 2031.
Two New Star Wars Movies Coming In 2026 And Lucasfilm May Repeat A Big Mistake
May 22, 2026
December 18, 2026
December 17, 2027

/Film’s Top 100 Movies of All Time!

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Andy Muschietti's Next DC Project? Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, Community, Dark, and More

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 21:11:00 +0000

On the June 9, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Jacob Hall to talk about the latest film and TV news and what they’ve been watching.

In The News:

What we’ve been Doing:
Jacob finished his podcasting studio space.
What we’ve been Reading:
What we’ve been Watching:
Ben finished Dark, started Never Have I Ever season 4, and watched The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
Jacob has been rewatching Community for the first time since it aired. He also saw Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and Transformers: Rise of the Beasts.
What we’ve been Eating:
Jacob actually likes Flamin’ Hot Cool Ranch Doritos.
What we’ve been Playing:

/Film’s Top 100 Movies of All Time!

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Strike Update, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Box Office, Captain America 4's New Title, and More

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 18:00:00 +0000

On the June 6, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news, including the latest strike updates, Captain America 4’s new title, and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.

Opening Banter: Welcome to the first episode of the newly rebranded The /Film Show!

In The News:

/Film’s Top 100 Movies of All Time!

Ben’s interview with Rob Savage

Ben’s interview with Sophie Thatcher

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Dwayne Johnson Gets a New Fast & Furious Spin-Off, Christopher Nolan's Return to the R Rating, and The Future of Ted Lasso

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 20:22:00 +0000

On the June 2, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Jacob Hall to talk about the latest film and TV news, including Oppenheimer’s rating and Dwayne Johnson returning to the Fast & Furious franchise in a big way.

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In The News:

/Film’s Top 100 Movies of All Time!

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Mini-Water Cooler: Jury Duty, The American Gladiators Documentary, Guy's Grocery Games, and More

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 21:09:25 +0000

On the June 1, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.

Opening Banter:

At The Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Doing:
BJ has been knee-deep in Barbie research and guesting on a lot of other podcasts.
Ben celebrated his mom’s retirement.
What we’ve been Reading:
BJ is reading Girls Make Movies by Mallory O’Meara & Jen Vaughn
What we’ve been Watching:
Ben watched Jury Duty and The American Gladiators Documentary.
BJ watched the Letterkenny Holiday Special + Clone High
What we’ve been Eating:
BJ has been eating weird things she sees on Guy’s Grocery Games
What we’ve been Playing:
BJ has been playing a lot of Grindstone

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The Thing 2, Terrifier 3, An Insidious Spin-Off, and More

Wed, 31 May 2023 22:00:00 +0000

On the May 31, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to talk about the latest film and TV news, including the expansion of the Insidious universe, Terrifier 3, The Thing 2, and more.

Opening Banter:

In The News:

Eric Vespe's investigation into the ending of The Thing

/Film’s Top 100 Movies of All Time!

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Spoiler Discussion: The Series Finales of Succession and Barry

Tue, 30 May 2023 17:43:02 +0000

On the May 30, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to talk about the series finales of Succession and Barry.

Opening Banter:

In The News:

Succession series finale
Barry series finale

/Film’s Top 100 Movies of All Time!

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A Very Special & Sad Final Peter Water Cooler Special

Fri, 26 May 2023 15:00:00 +0000

On the May 26, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film senior news editor Jacob Hall, editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista, editors Ben Pearson and Brad Oman, and Inverse.com entertainment editor Hoai-Tran Bui for a special water-cooler episode of the show.

Opening Banter: Peter is leaving /Film!

At The Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Doing:
Peter went on the Universal Studios VIP tour.
Jacob has been asked to visit the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser with family.
Brad briefly drove himself crazy trying to recall an absurdly small moment in a movie and has also been building a lot of LEGO sets recently, including the new Batman Returns Batcave.
What we’ve been Reading:
Ben read Heat 2.
Jacob read Answers in the Form of a Question by Claire McNear.
HT read Call Me By Your Name.
What we’ve been Watching:
Peter saw Fast X, has discovered Jet Lag: The Game on YouTube.
Jacob needs to talk about this current season of Battlebots, and he’s almost entirely caught up on The Amazing Race.
Brad started watching the original run of Clone High.
HT watched Contact.
What we’ve been Eating:
Peter is trying to drink more water with AirUp
Brad tried Wonka Magic Hat Gummies
What we’ve been Playing:

/Film’s Top 100 Movies of All Time!

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Early Buzz for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, RIP Tina Turner

Thu, 25 May 2023 15:14:17 +0000

On the May 25, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson goes over the early buzz for “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.”

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In The News:

/Film’s Top 100 Movies of All Time!

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RIP HBO Max, Watch Out For Flash Spoilers, Sweet and Snack Expo, and More

Wed, 24 May 2023 17:10:12 +0000

On the May 24, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.

Opening Banter:

In The News:

Plus: Brad talks about the Sweets and Snacks Expo! @lookatbradsjunk

/Film’s Top 100 Movies of All Time!

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Mini-Water Cooler: Oscar Wars, The Wager, Malum, Star Trek: Resurgence, and More

Tue, 23 May 2023 18:31:42 +0000

On the May 23, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Jacob Hall to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.

Opening Banter:

At The Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Doing:
Jacob sorted his Star Trek books and is building a podcasting closet.
What we’ve been Reading:
Jacob read Oscar Wars by Michael Schulman, Ringmaster by Abraham Reisman, The Wager by David Grann, Unscripted by James B. Stewart and Rachel Abrams, and started American Prometheus by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin.
What we’ve been Watching:
Ben caught up on Succession and What We Do in the Shadows, and watched Roadblock.
Jacob watched Jeopardy! Masters, Malum, Fast X, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
What we’ve been Eating:
What we’ve been Playing:
Ben played Star Trek: Resurgence.
Jacob is playing Resident Evil 4.

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Fast X Spoiler Discussion

Mon, 22 May 2023 20:05:00 +0000

On the May 22, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film editor Ben Pearson and writer Ryan Scott to have a spoiler discussion about Fast X.

In The News:

Fast X Box Office
Fast X Is Off To The Races With $320 Million Global Box Office Debut

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In Our Feature Presentation: Fast X Spoiler Discussion

Overall thoughts on the film
How did Louis Leterrier do?
Jason Momoa as Dante!!
The performance
Retconning him into Fast 5
Did Jakob really sacrifice himself?
Vatican bomb sequence
Now the Fast crew are on the fbi most wanted and all over the media
Gisele?
Cipher and Letty find Gisele alive operating a submarine in the arctic.
How is she still alive? She fell to her death in Fast 6
What is she doing there?
Are they going to retcon her as being involved with the submarine in Fast 8?
Is Cipher now a member of the crew or is it just a temporary alliance?
The cliffhanger ending:
How will Roman, Tej, Ramsey, and Han survive an exploding plane?
How will Dom and his Son survive?
Hobbs
End credits sequence
Dante is out to kill Hobbs
Why did The Rock return?
Will Hobbs join the team again?
What happened to Shaw?
Mr Nobody has pulled a disappearing act?
How did Aimes get control over The Agency over Mr. Nobody’s kid?
Brie larson
What is Dante Reyes going to do next?
Where is the Tokyo Drift crew?
Are we getting one of two more movies?
Will Brian return?

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Disney/Florida, Indiana Jones Early Buzz, Starcruiser Closing & Disney+ Changes

Fri, 19 May 2023 20:05:00 +0000

On the May 19, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film writer Ryan Scott to discuss the latest film and tv news, including Disney/Florida, Indiana Jones early buzz, Starcruiser Closing and Disney+ Changes.

Opening Banter:

In The News:
Ryan: Disney Cancels $1 Billion Florida Development Deal As War With State Government Continues
Disney Will Close Its Ultra-Expensive Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser This Fall
Here's All Of The Disney+ And Hulu Shows Getting Pulled Off Streaming
More about why shows are leaving streaming than the shows leaving

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Mini-Water Cooler: Paparazzi, Matewan, They Might Be Giants, and More

Thu, 18 May 2023 18:29:08 +0000

On the May 18, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.

Opening Banter:

At The Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Doing:
What we’ve been Reading:
What we’ve been Watching:
Chris watched Shazam! Fury of the Gods, Paparazzi, and Matewan.
Ben watched They Might Be Giants, Air, and Inside Out (not that one).
What we’ve been Eating:
What we’ve been Playing:

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Mini-Water Cooler: The Batman in Concert, The Bodyguard, Notorious, and More

Tue, 16 May 2023 18:33:37 +0000

On the May 16, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.

Opening Banter:

At The Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Doing:
Brad went to The Batman in Concert in Chicago
What we’ve been Reading:
What we’ve been Watching:
Ben and Brad watched Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret
Ben watched Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Notorious, and Confess, Fletch.
Brad watched The Bodyguard, Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody, The Woman King, and Fast X
What we’ve been Eating:
Brad tried AMC Theatres new bagged popcorn, Monster Java Energy Cafe Latte, Ketchup and French Fries Pringles, Twix Iced Coffee
What we’ve been Playing:

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Guardians Box Office, Fast X Trilogy, Superman Casting & More

Mon, 15 May 2023 20:10:00 +0000

On the May 15, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film writer Ryan Scott to discuss the latest film and tv news, including Guardians box office, James Gunn’s Superman Legacy, Spider-Man and a Fast X Trilogy.

Mailbag: Open Gate responses:

Ralph on twitter: “On the latest SlashFilmDaily, you mentioned seeing the boom mics in a Young Guns movie. I was a projectionist back then, the term is open matte. The cheap films had me permanently stationed at the projector, as they weren’t printed with even an open frame lock!”
Charles from Virginia: “I just finished listening to your podcast from Friday May 12 and I heard you talk about seeing a boom mic in Young Guns 2 and feeling like it was an error made by the filmmakers. I had this same experience with M. Night Shyamalan's The Village in 2004! For nearly 20 years I thought I had seen some early cut of that film that was just poorly edited! I was losing my mind and nobody I talked to knew what I was talking about. Now today for the first time I'm learning that this was likely a very isolated incident caused by some poor underpaid projectionist at my local single screen theater. Thank you so much for sharing that story and reminding me of this experience I had so long ago. I feel like I finally have some closure.”

In The News:

Ryan: Box Office
Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3 Achieves Marvel's Best Second Weekend Box Office Hold In Years
Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3 Has Already Passed Ant-Man 3 At The Global Box Office
Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3 Blasts Past $500 Million Worldwide In 10 Days
Robert Rodriguez’s Hypnotic Is Instantly One Of The Biggest Box Office Bombs Of 2023
Rise of the Beasts tracking

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Disney's Streaming Consolidation, Sequels To 25 Year Old Movies & Daisy Ridley Gets Die Hard

Fri, 12 May 2023 18:10:00 +0000

On the May 12, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film writer Ryan Scott to discuss the latest film and tv news, including Disney Consolidating Streaming, Sequels To 25 Year Old Movies and Daisy Ridley Gets Die Hard.

In The News:

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Narrowing Down /Film's Top 100 Movies of All Time (Part 2)

Thu, 11 May 2023 19:55:22 +0000

On the May 11, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by editors Jacob Hall, Brad Oman, and BJ Colangelo to finish narrowing down /Film’s Top 100 movies of all time.

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Beetlejuice 2, Writers Strike, and Star Wars

Wed, 10 May 2023 18:50:00 +0000

On the May 10, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film writer Ryan Scott to discuss the latest film and tv news, including Beetlejuice 2, Writers Strike, and the future of Star Wars

In The News:

Writers Strike and Showrunners:
Andor Showrunner Tony Gilroy Pauses All Work Amid WGA Strike, Lucasfilm Yet To Comment
HBO Suspends The Wire Creator David Simon's Deal After 25 Years
Beetlejuice 2 gets a release date

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Why Rian Johnson And Taika Waititi's Star Wars Movies Are Taking So Long, According To Kathleen Kennedy
Kevin Feige's Star Wars Movie Could've Involved The Russo Brothers
Dave Filoni Sees Thrawn As The 'Big Bad' Of Star Wars' New Republic Era
“The way I look at it, there are [small] stories, and then there’s the big story of the day, too. A New Hope, Empire and Return Of The Jedi tell the important parts of the tale that really define the history of the period. There are all kinds of sub-stories underneath that. We’ve been building all these small stories. To me, a theatrical experience has to have a big idea — a monumental moment in the time period that changes what’s happening. What Tony [Gilroy] has done [in Andor] and what we did in Rebels, everything then changes when Luke blows up the Death Star. You’re looking for those moments that define an era, and that’s what the films really should be about — whether it’s characters coming together, or a defining moment. There are little things along the way that I’ve built across different mediums, all in preparation for things that come later.”
When asked if Thrawn is the "big bad of this New Republic era," Filoni answered without hesitation, "Definitely, in my eyes." He added: "Thrawn became this very iconic villain, because he was different than anything we'd seen before. He wasn't another helmet-wearing, lightsaber-wielding bad guy."

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Narrowing Down /Film's Top 100 Movies of All Time (Part 1)

Tue, 09 May 2023 20:45:00 +0000

On the May 9, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by editors Jacob Hall, Brad Oman, and BJ Colangelo to narrow down /Film’s Top 100 Movies of All Time.

Locked in, pre-podcast:

Ghostbusters
Brazil
Tangerine
Tombstone
12 Angry Men (5)
2001: A Space Odyssey (5)
Alien (9)
All the President's Men (5)
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (5)
Blowout (5)
Casablanca (6)
Children of Men (8)
Citizen Kane (8)
Die Hard (7)
Do the Right Thing (9)
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (5)
Get Out (9)
Goodfellas (8)
Halloween (7)
In the Mood For Love (6)
Inception (5)
It's a Wonderful Life (5)
Jaws (9)
Jurassic Park (8)
Little Women (5)
Mad Max: Fury Road (10)
Night of the Living Dead (6)
Pan's Labyrinth (7)
Parasite (9)
Psycho (6)
Raiders of the Lost Ark (8)
Rear Window (6)
Rocky (5)
Scream (5)
Silence of the Lambs (5)
Singin in the Rain (8)
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (6)
The Empire Strikes Back (6)
Star Wars: The Last Jedi (6)
Terminator 2: Judgment Day (6)
Texas Chain Saw Massacre (5)
The Dark Knight (6)
The Godfather (9)
The Iron Giant (6)
The Lion King (5)
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (7)
The Matrix (6)
The Princess Bride (5)
The Shining (5)
The Sixth Sense (5)
The Social Network (5)
The Thing (8)
The Wizard of Oz (5)
There Will Be Blood (5)
Titanic (5)
Toy Story (5)
Vertigo (5)
When Harry Met Sally (5)

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Guardians of the Galaxy, Star Wars, Writers Strike & More

Mon, 08 May 2023 18:00:00 +0000

On the May 8, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news, including Guardians of the Galaxy, Star Wars, the Writers Strike and more.

In The News:

Ryan: Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3 Flies Away To $110 Million At The Box Office
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Is The Win Marvel Needed After Quantumania – But What Comes Next?
Ryan: James Gunn Originally Planned To Kill Gamora In Guardians Of The Galaxy 2

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Marvel's Blade, Stranger Things, And All The Other Productions Halted As WGA Strikes
Marvel's Blade Halts Production As WGA Strike Continues
The Community Movie Is Likely Delayed Because Hilarious Writers Deserve Fair Pay
The previous writers’ strike in 2007 lasted 100 days, the longest strike (1988) lasted 153.
Ryan: Superstar Comics Artist Jim Lee Is Now President Of DC – And That Means Something For James Gunn's DCU
Lucasfilm's Kathleen Kennedy Wants To Release A Star Wars Movie 'Every Three Or Four Years'

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Yellowstone is Ending (Kind Of), The Guns of Christmas Past, Karl Urban in Mortal Kombat 2, and More

Fri, 05 May 2023 18:55:00 +0000

On the May 5, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by no one to talk about the latest film and TV news, including the next Johnny Cage, Brad Pitt trying to be Tom Cruise, The Guns of Christmas Past, and more.

In The News:

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Sorcerer, The Wages of Fear, Fatal Attraction, Ant-Man 3, and More

Thu, 04 May 2023 18:27:42 +0000

On the May 4, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what we’ve been up to.

At The Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Doing:
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What we’ve been Watching:
Chris watched Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3, Ant-Man 3, and Fatal Attraction.
Ben watched The Wages of Fear and Sorcerer, Beau is Afraid, and Den of Thieves.
What we’ve been Eating:
What we’ve been Playing:

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WGA Strike, More Cloverfield?, Cliffhanger 2, and John Wick Fight Scenes

Wed, 03 May 2023 18:35:59 +0000

On the May 3, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to talk about the latest film and TV news, including the writers’ strike, another possible Cloverfield project, a Cliffhanger reboot, and whether John Wick’s fight scenes are meant as a joke.

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