Water Cooler: Borat, Mulan, Seduced, Wind of Change, Les Diaboliques, Wolf, Friends, The Vow, Hades
On the October 23, 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. At The Water Cooler: What we’ve been Doing: Peter went to the Urban Legend Haunt at the OC Fairgrounds. Hoai-Tran has been putting together furniture and is drowning in cardboard boxes. What we’ve been Reading: Jacob and Ben devoured the podcast Wind of Change. Ben read Anything You Can Imagine: Peter Jackson and the Making of Middle-earth What we’ve been Watching: Jacob watched Borat Peter, Brad, Jacob, and Ben watched Borat Subsequent Moviefilm. Peter finished watching The Vow season 1 and started watching Seduced: Inside the NXIVM Cult on Starz. He also watched Showbiz Kids on HBO. Brad watched Mulan (2020) Ben finished Ted Lasso and watched Monster House. Hoai-Tran watched Les Diaboliques, Enter the Dragon, has been rewatching Friends and Over the Garden Wall. Chris watched Wolf. What we’ve been Eating: Peter tried the Ghost Pepper Donut at Dunkin Donuts. Brad tried Ultra-Mel, Fizzer and Bar-One candies. What we’ve been Playing: Jacob has been spending every free moment playing Hades. Peter played Among Us. 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 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 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
23 Loka 20201h 24min
Stephen Tobolowsky On How The Pandemic Has Changed His Job As An Actor
On the October 21, 2020 episode of /Film Daily, we have a special episode of the podcast: David Chen has a discussion with Groundhog Day and One Day At A Time star Stephen Tobolowsky about how the pandemic has changed his job as an actor. In Our Feature Presentation: David Chen takes over the podcast today to talk with actor Stephen Tobolowsky about how the pandemic has changed his life as an actor. Listen to the Tobolowsky Files: http://tobolowskyfiles.com Subscribe to the Tobolowsky Files YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/tobofiles 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 Apple Music, 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 Loka 202044min
Did The Star Wars Sequel Trilogy Use More Bits From George Lucas' Treatments Than We Thought? Avatar, Dexter, Static Shock, & Last Starfighter
On the October 19, 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 Star Wars, Avatar, Dexter, Static Shock, and Last Starfighter. In The News: Chris (og HT): Major Hollywood Studios Won’t Be Buying Out Movie Theaters Any Time SoonDo you think we’ll end up seeing one of the major studios buying out one of the major chains? Brad: ‘Avatar: The Next Shadow’ Comic Book Will Fill the Gap Between ‘Avatar 2’ and the Original MovieWhy do you think they didn’t make this a Disney+ animated movie or series instead? Ben: Luke Skywalker Died in George Lucas’ Original Treatment For ‘Star Wars: Episode 8’Maybe more of George Lucas’ original treatments made it into the final films than we think? Chris: ‘Dexter’ Reboot Coming to Showtime, Michael C. Hall ReturningHow can they redeem the Dexter finale? Brad: Michael B. Jordan to Produce ‘Static Shock’ Movie for Warner Bros. and DC Comics Ben: ‘The Last Starfighter’ Sequel is Still in the Works; Original Writer Provides a Status UpdateIs this going to be a sequel, reboot or legacequel? 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 Apple Music, 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 Loka 202029min
Water Cooler: Rebecca, Hubie Halloween, The Haunting of Bly Manor, Star Trek: Picard, Hausu, and More
On the October 16, 2020 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall, weekend editor Brad Oman, and writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to talk about what they’ve been up to at the virtual water cooler. Opening Banter: At The Water Cooler: What we’ve been Doing:Chris has a new 21st Century Spielberg episode. Please listen to it. Hoai-Tran loves Spock. What we’ve been Reading:Ben read Rebecca, by Daphne du Maurier. Jacob is reading Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann. What we’ve been Watching:Ben and Chris watched Rebecca Brad watched Hubie Halloween, Murder on the Orient Express, Murder Mystery, Russian Doll, and Love and Monsters Ben watched The Last of Sheila, The Creature From the Black Lagoon, House on Haunted Hill, and the first two episodes of Ted Lasso. Jacob finally started watching Star Trek: Picard. Chris watched The Haunting of Bly Manor. Hoai-Tran watched Hausu, Undine, Over the Moon, Lupin III: The First, rewatched Batman Returns. What we’ve been Eating:Brad tried Taco Bell’s new Dragonfruit Freeze and Funfetti Cereal What we’ve been Playing:Ben listened to Michael Giacchino and his Nouvelle Modernica Orchestra’s Travelogue Volume 1 Jacob has been revisiting Massive Chalice. Other Articles Mentioned: Clint Mansell on Composing the ‘Rebecca’ Score in the Shadow of Hitchcock, Incorporating “The Devil’s Instrument,” and More [Interview] ‘Rebecca’ Review: Ben Wheatley’s Slick Update on the Gothic Romance Fails to Thrill ‘The Haunting of Bly Manor’ Review and Spoiler Review 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 Music, 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
16 Loka 20201h 14min
Green Lantern, Spider-Man, Soul, Wonder Woman 1984, Cleopatra, The Social Network 2, and Space Mountain
On the October 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 Chris Evangelista to discuss the latest film and tv news, including Green Lantern, Spider-Man, Soul, Wonder Woman 1984, Cleopatra, The Social Network 2, and Space Mountain. Opening Banter: In The News: Ben: ‘Green Lantern’ TV Series Flies to HBO Max, Plot Details Revealed Chris: ‘Spider-Man 3’ Brings in Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor StrangeDoes Peter Parker really need a mentor? Brad: Marvel Movies Outside of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Are Now “Marvel Legacy” Titles on Disney+ Do we think this will become a widely adopted term like Star Wars has with Legends? Chris: ‘Soul’ Skipping Theaters and Headed Directly to Disney+ For ChristmasWhy do you think Disney is releasing this direct to D+ and not on their D+ PVOD like Mulan? Ben (og HT): ‘Soul’ Review Round-Up: Pixar Gets Existential in One of the Studio’s Best Films Brad: Patty Jenkins is Worried About the Future of Movie Theaters, Shoots Down ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ VOD Rumors Brad: ‘Cleopatra’ Will Reunite Gal Gadot and ‘Wonder Woman’ Director Patty Jenkins at Paramount PicturesIs Gal Gadot perfect for this role? Chris: ‘The Social Network’ Sequel: Aaron Sorkin Still Wants to Write It, on One ConditionDo we want a Social Network sequel? What would it even be about? Ben: ‘Space Mountain’ Movie in the Works with ‘King Arthur: Legend of the Sword’ Writer on Script DutyHow do you think Space Mountain will fare against the other Disney theme park to movie adaptations? 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 Loka 202036min
Water Cooler: Soul, Spider-Man: Far From Home, Fletch, Casey Neistat, French Exit, The Sixth Sense, Shutter Island
On the October 9, 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. At The Water Cooler: What we’ve been Doing:Peter went to the hallmark store to buy new Christmas ornaments, yes in October. Brad participated in a virtual press day for Pixar’s Soul Chris voted. Hoai-Tran guested on an episode of The Storm. What we’ve been Reading:Jacob started reading Fire Cannot Kill a Dragon. Chris read My Best Friend’s Exorcism by Grady Hendrix. Ben re-read The Halloween Tree. What we’ve been Watching:Peter has been watching Casey Neistat’s vlogs. Brad saw roughly 40 minutes of Pixar’s Soul and their new short Burrow, watched Fletch, and is keeping up with The Great British Baking Show Jacob is still pretty much just watching Star Trek and Doctor Who. Hoai-Tran watched Red, White and Blue, Tragic Jungle, French Exit, rewatched The Sixth Sense. Ben saw Echo in the Canyon, The Invisible Man, and rewatched Shutter Island and Spider-Man: Far From Home. What we’ve been Eating:Brad had Watermelon Frooties and Pop-Tarts Brown Sugar Cinnamon Good Humor Bar 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
9 Loka 20201h 21min
Do We Need/Want a Sherlock Holmes Cinematic Universe, Thomas The Train Engine & Slinky Movies
On the October 5, 2020 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman and senior writer Ben Pearson to discuss the latest film and tv news, including movie theaters, release dates, Star Wars, a Sherlock Holmes cinematic universe, Thomas The Train Engine & Slinky movies. In The News: Mention:‘Dune’ Release Pushed to October 2021 ‘The Batman’ Gets Delayed to 2022 as Warner Bros. Reshuffles Release Calendar ‘Jurassic World: Dominion’ Release Date Pushed Back to 2022 Brad: AMC Theatres and Cinemark Will Not Close Their Doors Like Regal CinemasHow can they afford to stay open? Ben: ‘Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back’ Stories RevealedWhat are the most ridiculous and interesting stories here? Brad: Robert Downey Jr. Is Developing a ‘Sherlock Holmes’ Cinematic Universe to Follow the Next SequelSo what does this mean? We’re getting a Watson standalone movie? Ben (og Chris): ‘Thomas and Friends’ Movie Being Developed for ‘World War Z’ Director Ma…Pitch me how this movie will work. Brad: ‘Slinky’ Movie to Walk Down Stairs and into Theaters to Tell the Origin Story of the Classic ToyIs there enough interesting backstory to Slinky’s creation? 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
7 Loka 202026min
[FIXED AUDIO] Jamie Fox Jumps A Multiverse For Spider-Man, Can a Seuss Cinematic Universe Save Movie Theaters?
On the October 5, 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 Spider-Man, Movie Theaters, PVOD and the Suess Cinematic Universe. Opening Banter: In The News: Chris: ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ Sequel Bringing Back Jamie Foxx as Electro, SomehowHow could this even be possible? Ben: Jamie Foxx’s Electro Won’t Be Blue in Marvel’s ‘Spider-Man 3’So this makes it even more confusing Chris (og HT): ‘No Time to Die’ Delayed to Easter Weekend 2021What does that leave us for 2020 releases? Brad: Cineworld Officially Closing All Regal Cinemas and U.K. Theaters This Week, Odeon in the U.K. Closing on Weekdays Cineworld, Owner of Regal Cinemas, May Close All Theaters in United States and United Kingdom This Week Ben: ‘Bill and Ted Face the Music’ Has Made 10 Times More on PVOD Than in TheatersMention: ‘The Witches’ Trailer: Robert Zemeckis’ Remake Flies to HBO Max for a Surprise October Debut Do you think we’ll see more movies taking the PVOD route now? Brad: Martin Scorsese, Christopher Nolan & More Filmmakers Implore Congress to Help Save Movie TheatersHow can movie theaters be saved? Ben: Seuss Cinematic Universe Coming From WB Animation, Including ‘Oh, the Places You’ll Go!’, ‘The Cat in the Hat’, and More 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
5 Loka 202031min
