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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:Barbie's Record-Breaking Party In The Box Office Top 10 Finally Ends After 12 WeeksThe Exorcist: Believer Summons $28 Million At The Box Office In Opening WeekendThe Exorcist: Believer's Box Office Raises Horrifying Questions About The Franchise's Future30 Years Later, Hocus Pocus Has Re-Entered The Top Ten At The Box OfficeGuillermo Del Toro Still Gets Bitter Over His Scrapped Jabba The Hutt Star Wars MovieGuillermo Del Toro Didn't Direct Pacific Rim 2 For One Stupid ReasonSpiderwick Chronicles Series That Disney Shot And Scrapped Has Been Rescued By RokuRidley Scott's Napoleon Director's Cut Is Four Hours Long, Will Release On Streaming So You Can Take Pee BreaksAquaman 2 messIs Warner Bros. Going To Be Sold Again? A Hollywood Disaster In The MakingThe Latest Aquaman 2 Drama Suggests A Chaotic Set, Near-Firings, And A Deranged Letter From Elon MuskAll the other stuff you need to know:This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FILMDAILY and get on your way to being your best self.You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes.The /Film Show is published two times a week, bringing you the most exciting news from the world of movies and TV as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to The /Film Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). And please subscribe to our newsletter!Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@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 providing the basis for our logo.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

10 Loka 202340min

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:John Woo's Silent Night Trailer Teases The Dialogue-Free Christmas Action MovieSofia Coppola Reveals The Other Side Of Elvis In The Priscilla TrailerJulia Roberts, Ethan Hawke, And Mahershala Ali Deal With A Cyberattack In The Leave The World Behind TrailerJason Statham Plays A Literal Ass-Kicking Beekeeper In The Beekeeper TrailerAt 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 breakWhat 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:All the other stuff you need to know:This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FILMDAILY and get on your way to being your best self.You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes.The /Film Show is published two times a week, bringing you the most exciting news from the world of movies and TV as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to The /Film Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). And please subscribe to our newsletter!Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@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 providing the basis for our logo.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

5 Loka 202353min

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 BattleSaw 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 FranchiseThe Creator’s Box Office Failure Says A Lot About The State Of Sci-Fi CinemaHow are you thinking about box office failures in the wake of Elemental?Take a breakBeyoncé Is Bringing A Renaissance Concert Tour Movie To TheatersMCU X-Men Movie Finally Moving Forward As Marvel Prepares To Hear Writer PitchesToy Story Funday FootballAll the other stuff you need to know:This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FILMDAILY and get on your way to being your best self.You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes.The /Film Show is published two times a week, bringing you the most exciting news from the world of movies and TV as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to The /Film Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). And please subscribe to our newsletter!Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@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 providing the basis for our logo.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

3 Loka 202332min

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 TonightEverything Movie Fans Need To Know About The New WGA DealAccording 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 TaleWalt 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]All the other stuff you need to know:This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FILMDAILY and get on your way to being your best self.You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes.The /Film Show is published two times a week, bringing you the most exciting news from the world of movies and TV as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to The /Film Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). And please subscribe to our newsletter!Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@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 providing the basis for our logo.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

28 Syys 202339min

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:WGA And Studios Reach Tentative Agreement To End StrikeThe Office Reboot Allegedly On The Way With Original Showrunner Calling The ShotsSing Street Director John Carney Considered A Sequel, But Here's Why He Won't Make It [Exclusive]All the other stuff you need to know:This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FILMDAILY and get on your way to being your best self.You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes.The /Film Show is published two times a week, bringing you the most exciting news from the world of movies and TV as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to The /Film Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). And please subscribe to our newsletter!Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@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 providing the basis for our logo.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

26 Syys 202315min

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 RoomWhat 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 HouseWhat we’ve been Eating:BJ has been eating KronchisWhat we’ve been Playing:BJ has been playing assorted Five Nights at Freddy’s gamesValerie’s Scooby-Doo oral history!All the other stuff you need to know:This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FILMDAILY and get on your way to being your best self.You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes.The /Film Show is published two times a week, bringing you the most exciting news from the world of movies and TV as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to The /Film Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). And please subscribe to our newsletter!Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@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 providing the basis for our logo.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

22 Syys 202342min

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 AttendIn The News:Hail Valak! The Nun 2 Defeats Hercule Poirot's Haunting In Venice At The Box OfficeOppenheimer Is Now The Highest-Grossing Biopic Of All TimeMission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Could Break Even At The Box Office, Thanks To A LawsuitFables Creator Says 'Eff You, DC Comics,' Makes His Series Public DomainIn Our Feature Presentation:MCU Authors On Crafting The Definitive Marvel Studios History And How The MCU Can Bounce Back [Exclusive Interview] All the other stuff you need to know:This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FILMDAILY and get on your way to being your best self.You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes.The /Film Show is published two times a week, bringing you the most exciting news from the world of movies and TV as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to The /Film Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). And please subscribe to our newsletter!Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@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 providing the basis for our logo.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

19 Syys 202347min

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:Donald Glover's Lando Is Now A Proper Star Wars Movie Instead Of A Disney+ SeriesThe First Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom Trailer Makes Black Manta A Force To Be Reckoned WithAt 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. All the other stuff you need to know:This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FILMDAILY and get on your way to being your best self.You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes.The /Film Show is published two times a week, bringing you the most exciting news from the world of movies and TV as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to The /Film Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). And please subscribe to our newsletter!Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@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 providing the basis for our logo.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

14 Syys 202346min