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Mar 15, 2019 • 32min

Emergency Podcast: Holy Crap, James Gunn Rehired for Guardians of the Galaxy 3!!!!!!!!!!

On the March 15, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor in Chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film senior writer Ben Pearson and writer Hoai-Tran Bui, for an Emergency Episode to discuss the breaking news that James Gunn has been rehired by Disney to direct Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3, and to discuss a couple bits of latest film and tv news, including, Apple’s streaming service and Game of Thrones season 8. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it). Opening Banter: We don’t need any opening banter today, we have some huge Marvel news! In The News: Ben: James Gunn Rehired to Direct 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 HT: Apple Orders ‘Pachinko’ TV Series Adaptation from ‘The Terror’ Showrunner HT: Apple Streaming Service Could Soon Add HBO, Showtime, Starz While Original Titles in Development Ben: ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 8 Runtimes Confirmed, Final Four Episodes Will Essentially Be Short Movies All the other stuff you need to know: You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes. /Film Daily is published every weekday, bringing you the most exciting news from the world of movies and television as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). Send your feedback, questions, comments and concerns to us at peter@slashfilm.com. Please leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention the e-mail on the air. Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, tell your friends and spread the word! Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo. Our Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/removeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mar 14, 2019 • 40min

Would You See Immersive 4D Horror Movies? Should We Erase Michael Jackson From Our Lives? One Day at a Time, The Talisman, Rotten Tomatoes, Avengers: Endgame

On the March 14, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor in Chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman and writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista, to discuss the latest film and tv news, including Pet Sematary in 4Dx, One Day at a Time, The Talisman, Rotten Tomatoes, Michael Jackson, and Avengers: Endgame. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it). Opening Banter: Don’t worry guys, Twitter isn’t taking away the likes and RT numbers after all. In The News: Chris: ‘Pet Sematary’ 4DX Screenings Will Bring the Film’s Undead Horrors to Life HT: ‘One Day at a Time’ Cancelled By Netflix, But is Searching For Another Home Brad: DirecTV Now is Raising Prices, Losing Channels, and Generally Getting Worse Chris: Stephen King’s ‘The Talisman’ Movie Might Finally Happen, with ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ Director Mike Barker HT: Rotten Tomatoes Could Further Tighten Audience Review Guidelines Against Trolls Brad: ‘The Simpsons’ Showrunner Explains Why the Michael Jackson Episode Was Taken Down Reaction: ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Trailer: The Avengers Will Do Whatever It Takes Brad ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Trailer Breakdown: Whatever It Takes…to Keep the Secrets Intact Other Articles Mentioned: Weekend Update: Pete Davidson on R. Kelly and Michael Jackson Brad’s SNL Review: Idris Elba Hosts 'Saturday Night Live', Proving This Man Needs to Star in More Comedies All the other stuff you need to know: You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes. /Film Daily is published every weekday, bringing you the most exciting news from the world of movies and television as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). Send your feedback, questions, comments and concerns to us at peter@slashfilm.com. Please leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention the e-mail on the air. Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, tell your friends and spread the word! Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo. Our Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/removeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mar 13, 2019 • 32min

Shang-Chi Gets A Director, Marvel Asks What If, Sony's Overwhelming Spider-Man Plans and More

On the March 13, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor in Chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman and writer Chris Evangelista, to discuss the latest film and tv news, including a Marvel What If tv series, Sony’s plans for the Spider-Man universe, an abandoned Captain Marvel post-credits scene, Annapurna losses, and breaking news: Marvel’s Shang-Chi has found a director. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it). Opening Banter: Twitter is apparently getting rid of retweet and like numbers and we aren’t happy about it. In The News: Peter: Exclusive: Marvel Studios Producing ‘What If’ TV Series For Disney+ Chris: Sony Has the Next Seven Years Laid Out for Their ‘Spider-Man’ Universes, in Both Film and TV Brad: Abandoned ‘Captain Marvel’ Post-Credits Scene Almost Tied Back to ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ Instead Chris: Annapurna Lost Money On All But One of Their 2018 Films, and This is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things ‘Short Term 12’ Filmmaker Destin Creston To Direct ‘Shang Chi’ All the other stuff you need to know: You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes. /Film Daily is published every weekday, bringing you the most exciting news from the world of movies and television as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). Send your feedback, questions, comments and concerns to us at peter@slashfilm.com. Please leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention the e-mail on the air. Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, tell your friends and spread the word! Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo. Our Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/removeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mar 12, 2019 • 23min

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Suicide Squad 2, Gundam, MoviePass, Game of Thrones, The Trench, Avengers: Endgame

On the March 7, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor in Chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall, and writer Chris Evangelista to discuss the latest film and tv news, including Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Suicide Squad 2, Gundam, MoviePass, Game of Thrones, The Trench and Avengers: Endgame. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it). Opening Banter: Jacob is gearing up for SXSW. In The News: Jacob: ‘Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge’ Opening Dates for Disneyland and Walt Disney World Announced, But One Ride Won’t Be Ready Chris: ‘Suicide Squad 2’ Hires Idris Elba to Replace Will Smith as Deadshot Chris: ‘Suicide Squad 2’ Characters Revealed: King Shark, Polka-Dot Man and More Jacob: ‘Gundam’ Live-Action Adaptation to Be Penned By ‘Y: The Last Man’ Writer Brian K. Vaughan Chris: MoviePass Changing Business Model Yet Again, Will Now Focus On Their Own Films Jacob: George R.R. Martin Hasn’t Read the ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 8 Scripts Because He’s Too Busy Trying to Finish Those Damn Books Chris: ‘The Trench’ Will Take Place After ‘Aquaman’ (and How ‘The Conjuring’ Universe is Inspiring DC Movies) Chris: Disney+ Will House Entire Disney Motion Picture Library, Including Things From the Disney Vault Jacob: New ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Footage Description Reveals Captain Marvel with The AvengersPLUG: Ben: First ‘Star Wars: Episode 9’ Footage Screened, Here’s What Was In It All the other stuff you need to know: You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes. /Film Daily is published every weekday, bringing you the most exciting news from the world of movies and television as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). Send your feedback, questions, comments and concerns to us at peter@slashfilm.com. Please leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention the e-mail on the air. Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, tell your friends and spread the word! Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo. Our Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/removeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mar 6, 2019 • 32min

Mailbag: We Answer Your Questions About Spielberg vs. Netflix and "Film Twitter"

On the March 6, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor in Chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film senior writer Ben Pearson, and writer Hoai-Tran Bui to answer some listener emails in the Mail Bag. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it). In The Mailbag: Austin from Dallas Texas writes in “I thought I would chime in. I lean towards Spielberg’s side on this. For me it’s not about Netflix or Amazon not being able to release a movie and it not being good. The Oscars to me is for a particular medium just like the Emmy’s. Netflix was using to me a loophole intended for shorts and indie films to their advantage. I feel they should have to do a wide release of their films to qualify. Idk how you put rules into place to not exclude indie films though. Maybe have it based on budget? To me Netflix movies are equivalent to straight to VHS/DVD/Blu-Ray. Those would not be considered for Oscars so why should they. Maybe it’s time to add a streaming category?” Langdon Kessner writes in “Hi Peter, Big fan of the site and the podcast. I'd like to offer a defense of Spielberg, and I'm honestly shocked that so many people are against him, specifically #FilmTwitter. Watching the argument go from "Spielberg hates Netflix" (which is not true) to "Spielberg doesn't care about minorities" (also not true) was maddening. For starters, it's important to note (and I'm surprised this wasn't mentioned on the podcast), Spielberg was a huge part of getting Five Came Back, a documentary, produced on Netflix. Author Mark Harris himself stated it would not exist without him. So this idea that Spielberg just hates Netflix and is a cartoon grandpa yelling at clouds is ridiculous (not saying you guys pushed this idea, but social media did). The issue here is the way Netflix treats their movies, and more importantly, the theaters. Not many of them have been given a proper theatrical release. And even the ones that do come with rules from Netflix. For the few theaters that were able to get Roma in 70mm, Netflix had a lot of rules that made it difficult for them to screen it. It had to be shown in Dolby Atmos, and it could only be screened from Thursday to Sunday. I know this because I wrote a series of articles on independent movie theaters in Boston, and still occasionally talk to the managers. All have said that Netflix is extremely cagey and reticent to conversation when it comes to showing their movies in theaters. Also important to note (and I was also disappointed this wasn't mentioned): Amazon Prime does not do this. They have a 90-day theatrical window and nobody, least of all Spielberg, is mad at them for it. That's the point Spielberg is making. That Netflix doesn't give their films a proper theatrical release, and instead just a token one so they can qualify for the Oscars. You guys mentioned on the podcast that it feels like elitists saying "No, you can't be in our club". To me, it feels like an first-year employee demanding a promotion without going through the ranks. And Joseph Kahn made a great point (I won't rehash the whole thing here), but "Oscars are meant to promote the theatrical experience. So Netflix releasing a movie in one theater and claiming they should be celebrated with an Oscar the same way like BlacKkKlansman or even yes, Green Book, is not remotely fair." Basically, if Netflix followed the Amazon Prime model, there'd be no issue. But they don't and prioritize home viewing which is television. A line does need to be drawn and this only happened because Netflix blurred the line between film and television. If they can afford to dump $8 billion in content, they can certainly afford a theatrical release. Sorry that I wrote a lot, but this debate has infuriated me. Two corporations are going to head-to-head yet Netflix is somehow the underdog? Ugh. This has nothing to do with quality of Netflix (which is Oscar-worthy) or diversity (which is sadly, still an important issue). This is about should Oscar contenders be played in theaters or not. I'm sad that this part of the argument got lost on Twitter and turned into "Does Spielberg hate minorities?!?!?". Alright, that's all I have today. Still a fan of the site and podcast. Hopefully you got a chance to read this and I hope I made some legitimate points. All the best, - Chris Williams writes in “I agree with you and Slash Film's stance that Netflix films should be up for awards. That being said, I have a thought that leans towards Speilberg's view. There's a reason there's different awards for TV Shows/Movies and Theater Movies. If you had to put Netflix in one of those categories I believe many people would put it in the TV category. That alone would make someone question why Netflix films are up for Oscars. Also between Netflix, Hulu, and now Youtube releasing more originals. Do we see a streaming award show emerge? It sounds crazy, but a two years ago I didn't see Netflix dropping this much quality content like they are. Anything is possible. What are your thoughts?” Mark B from London writes in: “The podcast is terrific, you all do a brilliant job. I wanted to suggest the way of diffusing this stupid spat over Netflix’s place in the industry may be best served by just cancelling the Oscars. I think the world in general, although definitely not Hollywood, could suffer the tragic loss of a mass back-slapping effort which is the Academy Awards, and in to the bargain no more inept attempts to televise the event, trim the timings, announce/cancel hosts, etc.. Remove the Awards argument and then nobody will care about the theatrical window and streaming services having the cheek to create good films. All that will matter will be good content, which is what mere mortals seek.” Chris, from NYC writes in “Like a lot of people my Twitter stream (which I never use) is basically bloated with politics, hysteria, crazed propaganda and other nightmares. So, like a lot of people, I kind of hate Twitter. You guys talk a lot about "film twitter" where people discuss filmmaking and movie news and that sounds like a lot of fun. Can you give any insight on who to follow / lists to follow, etc so I can nuke my current Twitter account and start over with film twitter?” All the other stuff you need to know: You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes. /Film Daily is published every weekday, bringing you the most exciting news from the world of movies and television as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). Send your feedback, questions, comments and concerns to us at peter@slashfilm.com. Please leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention the e-mail on the air. Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, tell your friends and spread the word! Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo. Our Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/removeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mar 5, 2019 • 1h 26min

Water Cooler: Captain Marvel, Furie, Iron Man 2, The Day of the Dolphin, Pet Sematary, Die, Dune, My Dinner with Andre, Magic is Dead & More

On the March 5, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor in Chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall, senior writer Ben Pearson, and writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to talk about what they’ve been up to at The Watercooler. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it). Opening Banter: Brad isn’t here today because of scheduling conflicts. At The Water Cooler: What we’ve been Doing:Jacob has been dogsitting seven dogs while preparing for SXSW. Hoai-Tran visited the MoMA and guested on /Filmcast for the Shoplifters review. Ben finished his Iceland video. What we’ve been Reading:Peter read Ian Frisch’s book Magic Is Dead. Jacob finished Lovecraft Country by Matt Ruff, read Pet Sematary by Stephen King, and started Wolf in White Van by John Darnielle. He also got caught up on his comics and would recommend Murder Falcon, Outer Darkness, Bone Parish, Black Badge, the new Criminal, Die, Bitter Root and maaaybe the new Buffy the Vampire Slayer comic. Hoai-Tran finished Dracula and started reading Dune. Ben read The Name of the Wind What we’ve been Watching:Peter saw Captain Marvel for a second time, and rewatched Iron Man 2. Chris saw Captain Marvel, and watched Lorena and The Guilty. Jacob watched the 1989 Pet Sematary, He’s Out There, and The Uninvited. Hoai-Tran saw Captain Marvel, Furie, and watched two cheesy romantic K-dramas Touch Your Heart and Romance is a Bonus Book. Ben saw Captain Marvel, Top Hat, The Day of the Dolphin, My Dinner with Andre, Leaving Neverland Part 1, The Naked Spur, and The Naked City What we’ve been Eating:Peter recommends Virgil’s Cola, or specifically the Black Cherry flavor. Jacob has been loving Good Dee’s brownies and Rebel ice cream. What we’ve been Playing:Peter played Escape Room in a Box: The Werewolf Experiment. All the other stuff you need to know: You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes. /Film Daily is published every weekday, bringing you the most exciting news from the world of movies and television as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). Send your feedback, questions, comments and concerns to us at peter@slashfilm.com. Please leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention the e-mail on the air. Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, tell your friends and spread the word! Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo. Our Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/removeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mar 4, 2019 • 42min

How Can Steven Spielberg Be So Wrong About Netflix's Oscar Eligibility?

On the March 4, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor in Chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall and senior writer Ben Pearson to discuss the latest film and tv news, including Metal Gear Solid, Edge of Tomorrow 2, the future of Warner Bros, Guillermo del Toro, and Steven Spielberg vs. Netflix. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it). Opening Banter: Watercooler is pushed until tomorrow because of scheduling conflicts. In The News: Ben: Oscar Isaac Wants to Star in ‘Metal Gear Solid’ Movie, and Director Jordan Vogt-Roberts is Into It Jacob: ‘Edge of Tomorrow’ Sequel in Development, Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt Both Expected to Return Ben: The Future of Warner Bros.: More ‘Matrix’ and ‘Mad Max’, Fewer Shared Universes Jacob: Guillermo del Toro Writing and Directing Secret Bad Robot Project ‘Zanbato’ Ben: Yes, Steven Spielberg is Still Unhappy About Netflix Ben: Netflix Responds to Steven Spielberg as the Streaming Wars Continue All the other stuff you need to know: You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes. /Film Daily is published every weekday, bringing you the most exciting news from the world of movies and television as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). Send your feedback, questions, comments and concerns to us at peter@slashfilm.com. Please leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention the e-mail on the air. Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, tell your friends and spread the word! Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo. Our Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/removeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Episodes

Mentioned books

Emergency Podcast: Holy Crap, James Gunn Rehired for Guardians of the Galaxy 3!!!!!!!!!!

Would You See Immersive 4D Horror Movies? Should We Erase Michael Jackson From Our Lives? One Day at a Time, The Talisman, Rotten Tomatoes, Avengers: Endgame

Shang-Chi Gets A Director, Marvel Asks What If, Sony's Overwhelming Spider-Man Plans and More

Captain Marvel Interviews: Kevin Feige and Directors Anna Boden & Ryan Fleck

SXSW 2019 Reactions: Us, Booksmart, Little Monsters, Tread, and More

Captain Marvel Spoiler Discussion

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Suicide Squad 2, Gundam, MoviePass, Game of Thrones, The Trench, Avengers: Endgame

Mailbag: We Answer Your Questions About Spielberg vs. Netflix and "Film Twitter"

Water Cooler: Captain Marvel, Furie, Iron Man 2, The Day of the Dolphin, Pet Sematary, Die, Dune, My Dinner with Andre, Magic is Dead & More

How Can Steven Spielberg Be So Wrong About Netflix's Oscar Eligibility?

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