Water Cooler: Tenet, Class Action Park, Tread, Bill and Ted Face the Music, Baewatch, Peninsula, Get Duked
On the August 28, 2020 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman, senior writer Ben Pearson and writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to discuss what they’ve been up to at the Water Cooler. Opening Banter: Jacob is off today, but we all wish him a happy birthday! At The Water Cooler: What we’ve been Doing:Chris has a new bonus episode of 21st Century Spielberg with guest Alan Cerny. Ben went to Silver Springs. What we’ve been Reading:Ben read Sandman: Preludes and Nocturnes What we’ve been Watching:Peter, Ben, and Chris saw Class Action Park on HBO Max. Chris and Ben watched Tread. Chris watched I’m Thinking of Ending Things and went back to the movies to see Tenet. Brad watched The King of Staten Island, Bill and Ted Face the Music, the third season of A.P. Bio, started rewatching Step by Step, caught wind of Baewatch. Ben watched Get Duked! and rewatched Moonrise Kingdom. Hoai-Tran watched Peninsula and Bill and Ted Face the Music. What we’ve been Eating:Peter tried a Mac and Cheese Pizza Slice at Taste of Knotts. Brad tried Mountain Dew Spark, Sparkling ICE +Caffeine, Nerds Gummy Clusters, Hershey’s Vampire Kisses, Culver’s Pretzel Bites What we’ve been Playing:Brad played Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, tried Marvel’s Avengers Beta. Other Articles 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 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
28 Elo 20201h 24min
Justice League, AppleTV+, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Lord of the Rings, nutty Professor, Powerpuff Girls, and Tenet
On the August 26, 2020 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film senior writer Ben Pearson and writer Hoai-Tran Bui to talk about the latest film and tv news, including Justice League, AppleTV+, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Lord of the Rings, Nutty Professor, Powerpuff Girls, and Tenet. Opening Banter: In The News: Ben: WarnerMedia Investigating ‘Justice League’ Production, Making This Movie Somehow More Controversial Than EverWhat kind of abuse? HT: AppleTV+ is Planning to Add Augmented Reality Companion Content How would this work? Ben: ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ Sequel Directors Replaced, and All of Their Footage Has Been ScrappedHow often does this happen? HT: Blumhouse to Reboot ‘The Thing’ With John Carpenter InvolvedDo you think there is a clever blumhouse approach to this horror franchise? HT: ‘The Nutty Professor’ Remake Coming From the ‘Scream’ Reboot TeamWHY?! Ben: Live-Action ‘Powerpuff Girls’ Show in the Works at The CWWhat is the point of even doing this in live action? Ben: Gollum Becomes the Hero of His Own Story in ‘Lord of the Rings’ Prequel Game TrailerWhat is even the story of this game? Gollum eats some fish? HT (og Chris): ‘Tenet’ Won’t Play at Drive-Ins in Markets Where Indoor Theaters Are ClosedDo you think WB will change their mind? Other Articles 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 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
26 Elo 202035min
DC Fandome: The Batman, Snyder Cut, The Suicide Squad, Black Adam, Shazam, Wonder Woman 1984 & More
On the August 24, 2020 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman, and writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to talk about DC FanDome. Opening Banter: How was the whole DC FanDome experience compared to Comic-Con at Home? In The News: ‘The Batman’ Trailer: Robert Pattinson is the Dark KnightPeter: What did you guys think? Chris: ‘The Batman’ Deals With Corruption, Mystery, and Batman Learning to Become Batman [DC FanDome]Gotham Batman: Year Two Cinematic inspirations Chris: ‘The Batman’ Trailer Breakdown: All the Clues and Details You May Have Missed Brad: ‘Black Adam’ Gives a First Look at Dwayne Johnson’s Powerful Anti-Hero and the Justice Society of America [DC FanDome]Justice Society of America ‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’ Trailer: The Snyder Cut RisesPeter: What did you guys think? Ben: Zack Snyder’s ‘Justice League’ Will Be Four Hours Long [DC FanDome]Did we learn anything new? (And oh boy, that Tweet) HT: ‘Shazam’ Sequel Will be Titled ‘Shazam: Fury of the Gods’ [DC FanDome] ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ Trailer: The Dream of the ‘80s is Alive in the Highly Anticipated ‘Wonder Woman’ Follow UpPeter: What did you guys think? Ben: ‘Wonder Woman 1984’: Patty Jenkins and Cast Surprised by Lynda Carter on Panel of Mutual Admiration [DC FanDome] ‘The Suicide Squad’ Featurette: James Gunn Reinvigorates the Villains of DC ComicsPeter: What did you guys think? Brad: ‘The Suicide Squad’ Introduces the Full Roster of Bad Guys James Gunn is Bringing to Theaters [DC FanDome] Brad: James Gunn’s ‘The Suicide Squad’: Who Are All These DC Comics Characters? Other Articles 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 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
24 Elo 202049min
Water Cooler: Lovecraft Country, World’s Toughest Race, La La Land, Magic Camp, Hoops, Rear Window, Can’t Hardly Wait, Big Brother All-Stars
On the August 21, 2020 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall, weekend editor Brad Oman, senior writer Ben Pearson and writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to discuss what they’ve been up to at the Water Cooler. Opening Banter: At The Water Cooler: What we’ve been Doing:Peter went Halloween shopping. Chris released a new 21st Century Spielberg episode. Hoai-Tran completed Chloe Ting’s two-week ab shred challenge, to her shock! We did a seance! What we’ve been Reading:Jacob read “Sell Out” by Simon Rich and Dream Team by Jack McCallum. What we’ve been Watching:Jacob, Ben and Peter watched Lovecraft Country. Peter watched Magic Camp on Disney+, Live From The Space Stage: A Halyx Story on YouTube, and rewatched Can’t Hardly Wait. Jacob watched The World’s Toughest Race, An American Pickle, and We Summon the Darkness. Brad watched the first season of Hoops, is enjoying Big Brother All-Stars Ben rewatched La La Land and Rear Window, and watched Safety Last! What we’ve been Eating:Brad tried Lay’s Carnitas Street Tacos flavored chips and Golden Grahams Toaster Strudels. What we’ve been Playing:Jacob finished the first “season” of his Alien RPG campaign...and the players immediately requested a sequel. Other Articles 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 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
21 Elo 20201h 14min
Visiting the Set of Wonder Woman 1984
On the August 19, 2020 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film writer Hoai-Tran Bui to discuss her trip to the set of Wonder Woman 1984. Opening Banter: In Our Feature Presentation: HT visits the set of Wonder Woman 1984. ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ May Be Set in the Past, But It’s a Superhero Movie About Today [Set Visit Report]Where and when was the set visit?Crazy Rich and The Meg DC shooting What is your spoiler free takeaway from what you saw and learned? What was Patty and Gal like? Patty claims this isn’t a sequel?Why ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ is Not a Sequel, According to Patty Jenkins [Set Visit] How will this film fit into the now complicated DC film universe?How ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ Fits into the DC Film Universe [Set Visit] What was the scene that you saw filmed? This film is more about Wonder Woman in our world… What has she been up to? Does that mean we won’t see anything from her world?‘Wonder Woman 1984’ Goes Back to Themyscira for the Amazonian Olympics [Set Visit] Steve Trevor returnsHow ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ Flips the Dynamic Between Diana and Steve [Set Visit] Why is it set in the 1980s? Tell us about Pedro Pascal’s character. Lets talk about the film’s villains This film will introduce Cheetah‘Wonder Woman 1984’ Director Patty Jenkins Originally Wanted to Introduce Cheetah in the First Film [Set Visit] HT’s Theory Other Articles 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 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
19 Elo 202030min
DC Fandome, Tenet, Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, 47 Ronin, From a Buick, An American Pickle & MODOK.
On the August 17, 2020 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman, senior writer Ben Pearson and writer Chris Evangelista to discuss the latest film and tv news, including DC Fandome, Tenet, Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, 47 Ronin, From a Buick, An American Pickle, and MODOK. Opening Banter: In The News: Ben: DC FanDome Unveils Interactive Schedule: Here Are the Panels You Need to Know AboutPeter: What do we think the surprise panel will be? Chris: Warner Bros. Wants 63% of the ‘Tenet’ Box Office from Theaters, a Much Higher Percentage Than Usual Peter: Could this be the beginning of a shift here or is this more of the same? Brad: ‘Planes, Trains, and Automobiles’ Remake in the Works with Will Smith and Kevin Hart Taking the Trip Peter: Tell me why this is a bad idea Ben: If You Wanted a Cyberpunk ’47 Ronin’ Sequel Set 300 Years in the Future, We Have Good NewsPeter: The 47 Ronin story is cool, is there any way this cyberpunk retelling is more interesting than the first film? Chris: Stephen King Adaptation ‘From a Buick 8’ Puts ‘Cold in July’ Director Jim Mickle in the Driver’s SeatPeter: What do you think of Mickle for this adaptation? Brad: The Making of Seth Rogen’s Dual Roles in ‘An American Pickle’ is More Impressive Than You ThoughtPeter: Does this film have more vfx shots than Tenet? :P Ben: M.O.D.O.K. Was Almost an ‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ Villain, But Marvel Had Other Plans for HimPeter: Do you think Marvel has MCU plans for MODOK? Other Articles 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 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
17 Elo 202026min
Water Cooler: Star Trek: Lower Decks, An American Pickle, Inside Out, Munich, Host, Chicago, Impractical Jokers: The Movie, High Score,
On the August 14, 2020 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall, weekend editor Brad Oman, senior writer Ben Pearson and writer Hoai-Tran Bui to discuss what they’ve been up to at the Water Cooler. Opening Banter: At The Water Cooler: What we’ve been Doing:Peter has been working a lot on Patreon. Jacob added deadlifts to his exercise routine and now he can’t feel parts of his body. Brad somehow found and purchased a Nintendo Switch What we’ve been Reading:Jacob read The Last Duel by Eric Jager. What we’ve been Watching:Jacob and Ben watched the first episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks Peter and Brad watched An American Pickle. Jacob watched Restaurant Impossible: Back in Business, Inside Out, and Lake of Death. Brad watched Impractical Jokers: The Movie, High Score, Pretending I’m a Superman, and Happy Happy Joy Joy Ben watched Magnetic, Munich, and Chicago. Hoai-Tran watched Host. What we’ve been Eating:Brad tried Korn Kurls from Zimbabwe. What we’ve been Playing:Jacob has been poking through the second edition of Harlem Unbound. Other Articles 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 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
14 Elo 20201h 12min
Avatar: The Last Airbender, NYCC, Tenet, Seth Macfarlane, Three Men and a Baby, Tron 3, Fear Street & Martin Scorsese
On the August 12, 2020 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman, senior writer Ben Pearson and writer Hoai-Tran Bui to discuss the latest film and tv news, including Avatar: The Last Airbender, NYCC, Tenet, Seth Macfarlane, Three Men and a Baby, Tron 3, Fear Street and Martin Scorsese. In The News: HT: ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko Exit Live-Action Netflix Series Over “Creative Direction”Peter: Would you still be excited to watch a live action series after this? Brad: Martin Scorsese Strikes a First Look Deal for Movies and TV Shows at Apple TV+Peter: Does this mean Apple will just be getting some tv shows executive produced by Scorsese and some documentary few people are interested, or will we get more big narrative films directed by him? Ben: ‘Three Men and a Baby’ Remake Will Star Zac Efron (But Probably Not as the Baby)Peter: Any love for the original movie? How do you modernize this concept? HT: Seth MacFarlane is Switching Gears to Develop Epic Drama ‘The Winds of War’ Peter: Will MacFarlane be able to make a good serious movie? Ben: New York Comic Con 2020 Will Be Entirely Virtual, and Seems to Have Learned a Lesson from Comic-Con at Home’s FailureWill interactivity make NYCC feel more lifelike than SDCC? HT: ‘Tron 3’ Title May Have Accidentally Been Revealed by Jared LetoPeter: What might this title tell us about the sequel? Brad: ‘Tenet’ Has Fewer VFX Shots Than Most Romantic Comedies, Described as “the Hardest Movie Any Editor Has Ever Had to Cut”Peter: “portraying time running in different directions” what do you think that means? Ben: Netflix to Release a Full 'Fear Street' Trilogy Next Summer, Based on the R.L. Stine NovelsPeter: Wasn’t 20th Century Fox trying to adapt this into a movie a while back? Other Articles 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 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
12 Elo 202038min
