Water Cooler: Our Thoughts On the 2019 Oscars, Wicked, Captain Marvel, How to Train Your Dragon, BoJack Horseman, Bird Box, Hamilton, Behind the Curve
On the February 25, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor in Chief Peter Sciretta is joined by managing editor Jacob Hall, weekend editor Brad Oman, senior writer Ben Pearson, and writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to talk about what they’ve been up to at the Water Cooler. 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 have a full-on discussion about last night’s Oscars. At The Water Cooler: What we’ve been Doing:Peter interviewed the producer and director of Captain Marvel, and the filmmakers of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, and after the Oscars watched an episode of Tidying Up with Marie Kondo on Netflix and spent the night sorting through all the clothes in the closet. Brad got cool things for his birthday. Chris spent the entire weekend getting yelled at on Twitter by Michael Jackson fans. Hoai-Tran flew to Portland for Laika’s Missing Link, went to see Wicked with her mom ahead of her birthday. Ben finally upgraded to a 4K TV Jacob had to buy new pants and a new belt. What we’ve been Reading:Jacob finished The History of the Future and is about halfway through Lovecraft Country. He is planning to read a book a week. What we’ve been Watching:Peter saw Captain Marvel, finished watching season one of The Umbrella Academy, finally watched Bird Box on Netflix, the 2018 documentary Behind the Curve on Netflix, Three Identical Strangers on CNN On Demand, and the first episode of Survivor: Edge Of Extinction. Jacob finally watched BoJack Horseman season 5 and started watching Russian Doll. He decompressed after the Oscars with some absolute trash on TLC. Chris watched the finale of True Detective season 3. Hoai-Tran watched Bohemian Rhapsody and Can You Ever Forgive Me? on the plane, saw How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, and the first two episodes of Haunting of Hill House. Brad watched Hamilton in Chicago Ben watched the How to Train Your Dragon trilogy and Lonestar – Stevie Ray Vaughan: 1984-1989. What we’ve been Eating:Peter ordered a bunch of cookies from The Keto Cookie, and made Cinnamon Coffee Cake cupcakes from Keto Queen Kreations. Jacob made his own guacamole and low-carb pancakes. Peter recommends Cream Cheese Pancake recipe. Brad tried Cinnamon Toast Crunch Churros cereal, Starburst Jelly Beans Duos, and White Chocolate Snickers Hoai-Tran’s mom is a foodie so we went to two Michelin-starred restaurants, Bouley at Home and Gabriel Kreuther. What we’ve been Playing:Jacob beat XCOM 2...again. Other Articles Mentioned: The Best and Worst Moments of the 2019 Academy Awards Listen to an Exclusive ‘Umbrella Academy’ Track From Netflix’s New Superhero Series 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
25 Helmi 20191h 31min
Interview: Dean DeBlois, the Director of the How To Train Your Dragon Trilogy
On the February 22, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor in Chief Peter Sciretta interviews Dean DeBlois, the director of the How To Train Your Dragon trilogy and the new film How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, which is in theaters this week. 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 Our Feature Presentation: Director Dean DeBlois on the Evolution of the ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Trilogy and His Plans to Go Live-Action Next [Interview]: In our interview, we talk about the evolution of the story from the beginning of the trilogy to the conclusion, comparisons to Star Wars, the trouble with sequels, an animation franchise where the characters physically grow and age, the original idea for the second movie that was abandoned, how he feels about making audiences cry, what it was like to work with Guillermo Del Toro and Drew Struzan, his hopes to make a live-action film next, a possible Dragons theme park ride, and the challenge of making a mythical based franchise in the age of Avatar. Other Articles Mentioned: HT’s ‘How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World’ Review: A Sincere, Soaring End to One of the Best Animated Franchises 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
22 Helmi 201919min
We Imagine Todd Phillips' Hulk Hogan Biopic Starring Chris Hemsworth As A New Franchise, The Backlash to Jason Reitman's Ghostbusters Backlash, Halo, Wizard of Oz, Haunting of Hill House
On the February 21, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor in Chief Peter Sciretta is joined by managing editor Jacob Hall, weekend editor Brad Oman and writer Chris Evangelista to talk about the latest film and tv news, including the Halo and Wizard of Oz tv series, The Haunting of Hill House season 2, Jason Reitman’s Ghostbusters, and a Hulk Hogan biopic. 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 News: Chris: ‘Halo’ TV Series Will Be Directed by ‘Robin Hood’ Filmmaker Otto Bathurst Brad: Legendary Working on ‘Wizard of Oz’ TV Series Set in the World of L. Frank Baum’s Books Chris: ‘The Haunting of Hill House’ Season 2 Will Adapt ‘The Turn of the Screw’ Brad: Jason Reitman Responds to ‘Ghostbusters’ Backlash, Director Paul Feig Gives Support Also mention: Ghostbusters fest and ‘Ghostbusters’ Meets ‘Transformers’ in a New Crossover Comic Miniseries Chris: Hulk Hogan Biopic Will See Chris Hemsworth Step Into the Ring for Director Todd Phillips 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 Helmi 201930min
Captain Marvel, The Lord of the Rings, The Storyteller, Spielberg, Blumhouse
On the February 20, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by writer Chris Evangelista to talk about the latest film and tv news, including Captain Marvel, Amazon’s The Lord of the Rings, Steven Spielberg, The Storyteller, and Blumhouse’s potential horror plans. 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: Ben's BBQ mishap In The News: Ben: ‘Captain Marvel’ Early Buzz: A Funny, Surprising Space Adventure Chris: ‘Lord of the Rings’ TV Series Writers Room Taking Secrecy to the Next Level with Guards, Fingerprint Scans, and Blocked Windows Chris: ‘The Storyteller’ Reboot in the Works From The Jim Henson Company and Neil Gaiman Chris: Steven Spielberg Refuses to Submit to the Wonderful World of Streaming Chris: Could Blumhouse Reboot Every Horror Franchise? Jason Blum Still Interested in a ‘Scream’ Reboot 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
20 Helmi 201925min
Possible 'Star Wars' Live-Action TV Shows In Development, Our Hopes For Avatar 2, MCU, Amazon, John Lasseter & More
On the February 19, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor in chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film senior writer Ben Pearson, and writer Chris Evangelista to talk about the latest film and tv news, including Amazon, Captain Marvel, Gwyneth Paltrow, Marvel on Netflix, Avatar 2 and Star Wars Disney+ Shows. 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: Peter is seeing Captain Marvel tonight and will be away tomorrow. In The News: Ben: Amazon’s Film Plans: Sexy Date Night Movies, a Shifting Theatrical Release Model, and More Chris: Sexist Trolls Already Targeting Captain Marvel on Rotten Tomatoes Ben: ‘Luck’ Needs a Lady Tonight: Emma Thompson Bails on Skydance’s Animated Movie Because of John Lasseter Chris: Say Goodbye to Pepper Potts: Gwyneth Paltrow is Exiting the Marvel Cinematic Universe After ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Ben: Marvel’s ‘Jessica Jones’ and ‘The Punisher’ Officially Canceled at Netflix, But Marvel TV Head Teases Some Kind of Continuation Chris: James Cameron Says ‘Avatar 2’ Story Goes to ‘Dark Places’, Calls the Four Sequels an ‘Emotional Rollercoaster’ Ben: Rumored ‘Star Wars’ Disney+ Spin-Offs 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 Helmi 201939min
Water Cooler: Wandering Earth, Battle Angel, Fighting With My Family, Q, Happy Death Day 2U, Wolf Warrior 2, Umbrella Academy, Leaving Neverland
On the February 18, 2019 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. 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: Did anyone do anything interesting for Valentine’s Day? At The Water Cooler: What we’ve been Doing:Jacob is stressing out about SXSW planning. Hoai-Tran has been KonMari-ing her room. Brad is dreading how much money he’ll have to spend on stuff announced at the 2019 New York Toy Fair. What we’ve been Watching:Peter went to the theater to watch Wandering Earth (HT) and Isn’t it Romantic, checked out the Hulu tv series Pen15 and the Amazon documentary series Lorena, saw Fighting With My Family, watched a documentary on Amazon Prime called Nintendo Quest, and watched the first few episodes of the Netflix series adaptation of Umbrella Academy. Jacob watched Alita: Battle Angel (brad), Happy Death Day 2U, Don’t Knock Twice, and The Ruins. Brad watched Alita: Battle Angel and, Peter Rabbit, and Love, Rosie. Chris watched Leaving Neverland, Ralph Breaks the Internet, and The Little Mermaid. Ben watched Russian Doll, Q: The Winged Serpent, Murder, My Sweet, and White Heat. Hoai-Tran saw The Wandering Earth, Alfred Hitchcock’s Rebecca at the Metrograph, watched Wolf Warrior 2 and a few episodes of Code Geass. What we’ve been Eating:Peter loves ChocZero’s Coconut Chocolate Bark. Jacob tried ChocoRite peanut butter cups and made his own low-carb tortilla chips. Brad tried Strawberry Rice Krispies and Fruity Lucky Charms What we’ve been Playing:Jacob only wants to play XCOM 2 and do nothing else. 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
18 Helmi 20191h 41min
How Much Are VHS Movies Worth To You? Star Wars Wraps Principal Photography on the Skywalker Saga
On the February 15, 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 Pirates of the Caribbean, Your Name, Star Wars Episode 9, VHS, The Matrix and Transformers. 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 News: Chris: ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Reboot Loses ‘Deadpool’ Writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick HT: ‘Your Name’ Remake Taps ‘Amazing Spider-Man’ Director Marc Webb to Helm Native American-Centric Story Brad: Disney Announces Triple Force Friday for ‘Star Wars Episode 9’ and Frozen Fan Fest for ‘Frozen 2’ Chris: Urban Outfitters is Selling Used VHS Tapes for 40 Bucks HT: Why Will Smith Turned Down ‘The Matrix’ Brad: ‘Transformers: War for Cybertron’ Animated Series Will Explore the Origins of the Autobot and Decepticon Battle 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
15 Helmi 201932min
Rian Johnson Still Directing 'Star Wars' Even Though We Don't Deserve Him, What Is Netflix Doing With Our Bandersnatch Data? Oscars, Mission Impossible, Kevin Smith
On the February 14, 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 Oscar controversy, Mission Impossible, Kevin Smith, Black Mirror and Rian Johnson’s Star Wars trilogy. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, , Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it). Opening Banter: It’s Valentine’s Day! In The Mail Bag: David in S. California writes in to respond to our comments about the Frozen 2 teaser trailer being more dramatic and mature, noting that “the first Cars 3 teaser was similar (Lightning McQueen in a slow motion car wreck) — but ultimately the movie’s tone was similar to the other Cars movies. Just an observation my wife had. I enjoy listening to your show. Sincerely“ In The News: Brad: Rian Johnson is Still Working on His Own ‘Star Wars’ Trilogy, Contrary to Rumors Otherwise Chris: The Academy Clarifies Controversial Oscars Plans for Announcing Categories Peter responds to the /Film Court on the latest /Filmcast Chris: Tom Cruise Really Was Supposed to Step Aside After ‘Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol’ Brad: Kevin Smith Needs Redbox to Replace ‘Clerks’ Locale RST Video in ‘Jay and Silent Bob Reboot’ Chris: Netflix is Saving Your ‘Black Mirror: Bandersnatch’ Data…Kind of Like a ‘Black Mirror’ Episode 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 Helmi 201936min
