/Film Weekly

On the October 12, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by senior writer and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to talk about what they’ve been up to at the virtual water cooler.   Opening Banter:  What we’ve been Doing:  What we’ve been Reading:  What we’ve been Watching:Ben watched House (1977), Mortal Kombat (2021), and Ted Lasso season 2. Chris watched Squid Game, The Last Duel, and Free Guy. And also Chucky.  What we’ve been Eating:  What we’ve been Playing:  All the other stuff you need to know:     Also mentioned:  Chucky Review: Everyone's Favorite Killer Doll Makes A Bloody Jump To TV Why The Entire Third Act Of The Last Duel Was Written By Nicole Holofcener Ted Lasso Season 2 Finale Explained: Football Is Life!   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 Apple Podcasts, 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 Apple Podcasts, tell your friends and spread the word!  Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the October 11, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by news editor Hoai-Tran Bui to talk about what they’ve been up to at the virtual water cooler.   Opening Banter:  What we’ve been Doing:  What we’ve been Reading:Hoai-Tran read Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy. What we’ve been Watching:HT and Ben watched Squid Game, Titane. Ben watched After Hours, and Hilda. Hoai-Tran covered the New York Film Festival and here are her favorite movies (and yes she’s very bummed she missed Pedro Almodovar’s Parallel Mothers, do not talk to her about that): The Tragedy of Macbeth, Drive My Car, Benedetta, Red Rocket, The French Dispatch, Petite Maman, Dune. She also watched Flee and Lamb. What we’ve been Eating:  What we’ve been Playing:  All the other stuff you need to know:     Also mentioned:  HT’s Titane coverage: review, director interview, actor interview, and another interview The Daily Stream: Hilda Is A Wondrous, Good-Natured Dose Of Animated Magic   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 Apple Podcasts, 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 Apple Podcasts, tell your friends and spread the word!  Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the October 8, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by Editorial Director Peter Sciretta to talk about the new Academy Museum in Los Angeles.   Opening Banter:  Our Feature Presentation: The Academy Museum Of Motion Pictures Opens This Fall: Here's What You Need To Know All the other stuff you need to know:     Also mentioned:      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 Apple Podcasts, 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 Apple Podcasts, tell your friends and spread the word!  Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the October 7, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by  senior writer and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to talk about the latest film and TV news, including a new Agatha Harkness show, Mike Flanagan’s new Netflix series, and the future of motion capture.   Opening Banter: In The News: (Chris) Kathryn Hahn's Agatha Harkness Is Getting Her Own Marvel Disney+ Show (Ben, OG Kaylee) Andy Serkis Thinks The Future Of Mo-Cap Means Playing Photo-Real Figures From History (Chris) Midnight Mass Team Making Fall Of The House Usher Horror Series At Netflix   Also mentioned:      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 Apple Podcasts, 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 Apple Podcasts, tell your friends and spread the word!  Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the October 6, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by senior writer and weekend editor Brad Oman to have a spoiler-filled discussion about What If Episode 9 “What If… The Watcher Broke His Oath.” In The Spoiler Room: What If Episode 9 “What If… The Watcher Broke His Oath.” Feedback  Brief reactions  Breakdown  Speculation     Also mentioned:      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 Apple Podcasts, 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 Apple Podcasts, tell your friends and spread the word!  Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the October 5, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by senior news editor Jacob Hall to talk about the new House of the Dragon teaser. Then, Ben presents an interview with E. Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin about their new film, “The Rescue.”   Opening Banter: In The News: House Of The Dragon Teaser: The Game Of Thrones Prequel Arrives With Fire And Blood   In Our Feature Presentation: The Rescue Directors On The Challenges Of Making A Documentary During The Pandemic [Interview]   Also mentioned:      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 Apple Podcasts, 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 Apple Podcasts, tell your friends and spread the word!  Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the October 4, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta discusses the IATSE strike authorization vote and what it means for the film and tv industry. In The News: Eric: The Possible IATSE Strike Explained, And Why Movie Fans Should Care Vanessa: IATSE Members Vote To Authorize Strike -- Here's What That Means For The Film Industry   Also mentioned:      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 Apple Podcasts, 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 Apple Podcasts, tell your friends and spread the word!  Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the October 1, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film senior writer Ben Pearson to talk about the latest film and TV news, including Venom, Sam Raimi, Cruel Intentions, IMDbTV and Scarlett Johansson vs. Disney. In The News: Peter (og Ryan): Venom: Let There Be Carnage Just Had The Second-Best Preview Night Of The Pandemic Ben: Sam Raimi Was Reluctant To Direct Doctor Strange 2 After The Reaction To Spider-Man 3Jeremy: Doctor Strange 2 Director Sam Raimi Explains His Process: 'A Different Take, Something Unexpected' Peter: Cruel Intentions Reboot Coming to Amazon and IMDb TV Ben (og Lex): After Two Months, Disney And Scarlett Johansson Settle Lawsuit Also mentioned:      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 Apple Podcasts, 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 Apple Podcasts, tell your friends and spread the word!  Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the September 30, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by senior writer and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to talk about the latest film and TV news, including the “Friday the 13th” lawsuit, a director’s cut of “Rocky IV,” the disappointing subscriber numbers for AppleTV+, and the early buzz about “No Time to Die.” Then, Ben shares his interview with Tim Blake Nelson about the new western “Old Henry.” Opening Banter: In The News: (Ryan) Friday The 13th Lawsuit Verdict Could Have Huge Ramifications For Marvel And Beyond (Danielle) Rocky IV Director's Cut Is Coming To Theaters With A Brand New Title (Ryan) Apple TV+ Seems To Be Losing The Streaming Wars — And That's A Shame (Jacob) No Time To Die Early Buzz: A Fantastic Conclusion For Daniel Craig, Unless It's Not   In Our Feature Presentation: Tim Blake Nelson On His New Western Old Henry, And Guillermo Del Toro's Nightmare Alley [Interview]   Also mentioned:      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 Apple Podcasts, 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 Apple Podcasts, tell your friends and spread the word!  Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the September 29, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by senior writer and weekend editor Brad Oman to have a spoiler filled discussion about What If Episode 8 “What If… Ultron Won?”. [embed=​​] Opening Banter: In The Spoiler Room: What If Episode 8 “What If… Ultron Won?” Feedback  Brief reactions Breakdown  Speculation    Also mentioned:      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 Apple Podcasts, 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 Apple Podcasts, tell your friends and spread the word!  Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy