Water Cooler: Console Wars, Trial of the Chicago 7, Nomadland, Pen15, Too Funny to Fail, and More
On the September 25, 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 discuss what they’ve been up to at the virtual water cooler. Opening Banter: Peter’s out, but the show must go on. At The Water Cooler: What we’ve been Doing:Jacob is alone for a month so he’s devoting himself to personal projects, deep cleaning his entire house, and...the gig economy? What we’ve been Reading:Jacob read Caddyshack: The Making of a Hollywood Cinderella Story. What we’ve been Watching:Brad and Ben watched Console Wars Ben watched Pen15 season 2, and is watching Archer. Jacob is watching The Boys season 2 and has fallen into a Guy’s Grocery Games hole. Chris watched The Trial of the Chicago 7. Hoai-Tran watched On the Rocks, The Human Voice, Isabella, Nomadland, Mangrove, rewatched Labyrinth. Brad watched Too Funny to Fail: The Life & Death of the Dana Carvey Show What we’ve been Eating:Brad tried Skittles Smoothies, Sour Haunted Tropics Candy Corn, Simba Chips What we’ve been Playing: 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
25 Syys 202055min
More Movies Push To 2021, Will Movie Theaters Survive? Ryan Gosling, James Gunn, Rogue One & The Mandalorian
On the September 23, 2020 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film senior writer Ben Pearson and writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to discuss the latest film and tv news, including a new James Gunn TV series, Disney’s release date changes, a new Ryan Gosling movie, the Rogue One spin-off, The Mandalorian, and how theaters will survive into 2021. In The News: Chris: ‘Peacemaker’: ‘Suicide Squad’ TV Spin-Off Featuring John Cena Coming From James Gunn and HBO MaxIs this a prequel? Ben: ‘Rogue One’ Spin-Off Series: Tony Gilroy Out as Director, Replaced by ‘Black Mirror’ Helmer Toby HaynesHow many Star Wars directors will be replaced? HT: ‘Black Widow’ and ‘West Side Story’ Delayed Until 2021 as Disney Shuffles Release Dates Once AgainSo what does that even leave us with? Chris: How Will Movie Theaters Survive Into 2021?Will theaters stay open? HT: Ryan Gosling to Star in Untitled Stuntman Drama Directed by Deadpool’s David Leitch Ben: ‘The Mandalorian’ Season 4 is When “You’re Really Gonna Start to Get Answers,” Says Giancarlo Esposito 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
23 Syys 202031min
2020 Emmys, Ms Marvel, She-Hulk, DC Universe, Chris Rock, WandaVision, & The Mandalorian
On the September 21, 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 the 2020 Emmys, Ms Marvel, She-Hulk, DC Universe, Chris Rock, WandaVision, and The Mandalorian. Opening Banter: We’ve been having some audio issues recently, we are working to fix them. In The News: Brad: 2020 Emmy Winners: ‘Schitt’s Creek’ Sweeps Comedy Category, ‘Watchmen’ and ‘Succession’ Win Big for HBOBig winners? Big losers? Was the ceremony weird this year? Ben: ‘Ms. Marvel’ to Be Directed by ‘Bad Boys For Life’ Filmmakers, Among Others Ben (og Chris): ‘She-Hulk’: Tatiana Maslany Will Lead the Disney+ Marvel Show Brad: DC Universe Rebrands as Comic Book Subscription Only, All Original Shows Heading to HBO Max Ben: The Story of How Chris Rock Joined the New ‘Saw’ Film Involves the Unlikely Origin of a Tyler Perry Movie Brad: ‘WandaVision’ Trailer Breakdown: Aren’t They a Fine Pair?Thoughts on the trailer Interesting observations : house of m...etc Brad: ‘The Mandalorian’ Season 2 Trailer May Have Evidence of Boba Fett Hiding in Plain SightThoughts on this trailer Interesting observations: Sasha Banks, Boba Fett Other Articles Mentioned: Is Luke's X-wing in The Mandalorian Season 2 Trailer? 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 Syys 202041min
[fixed audio] Water Cooler: Fargo, The Social Dilemma, Beetlejuice, I’m Thinking of Ending Things, Unpregnant, Death Becomes Her, The Princess Bride, Top Golf,
On the September 18, 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 out sick. At The Water Cooler: What we’ve been Doing:Peter went to Top Golf in Las Vegas. What we’ve been Reading:Hoai-Tran re-read The Tombs of Atuan. Ben read If Beale Street Could Talk. What we’ve been Watching:Peter watched The King of Staten Island, and The Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Teenage Bountyhunters on Netflix. Brad watched Class Action Park, Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound, and The Social Dilemma Hoai-Tran watched I’m Thinking of Ending Things, Lovers Rock, and Death Becomes Her. Chris watched Beetlejuice and Fargo season 4. Ben watched The Princess Bride Live Read, The Journey of Natty Gann, Jimi Hendrix, and Unpregnant. What we’ve been Eating:Peter loves Poultrygram. Brad tried Dunkin Donuts Cereals, Biscoff Sandwich Cookies and Ice Cream, Mountain Dew Voodew, McDonald’s Spicy McNuggets, Wendy’s Pretzel Bacon Pub Cheeseburger What we’ve been Playing:Brad played Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2, unlocked all the fighters in Smash Bros. Ultimate Peter played The Sims: Star Wars Journey to Batuu. Watch the livestream. 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
18 Syys 20201h 18min
Black Widow, Soul, South Park, Madonna, CBS, She-Hulk and Star Trek
On the September 16, 2020 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film senior writer Ben Pearson and writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to discuss the latest film and tv news, including Black Widow, Soul, South Park, Madonna, CBS, She-Hulk and Star Trek. Opening Banter: In The News: HT: ‘Black Widow’ Likely to Be Delayed by Disney, While Pixar’s ‘Soul’ May Be Released on Disney+Sad to see Disney dumping the Pixar films on Disney+, any thoughts on why? Those films cost as much as some of their blockbusters Ben: ‘South Park’ Coronavirus Episode Coming This Month, Will Be An Hour LongAre we ready to laugh about the pandemic yet? Chris: Madonna Biopic to Be Directed by MadonnaHas anyone ever directed their own biopic before? HT: CBS All Access Will Officially Rebrand as Paramount+ in 2021Why is everyone going with +? Chris: ‘She-Hulk’ TV Series on Disney+ Finds its Director: Kat CoiroThoughts on Kat Coiro as a filmmaker and what makes her right for this project? Ben: Noah Hawley Says His ‘Star Trek’ Film Will Have a Direct Connection to Franchise Canon (If It Ever Gets Made) 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
16 Syys 202024min
Wonder Woman, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Ant-Man 3, Thor, Netflix & Stray Dogs
On the September 14, 2020 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film senior writer Ben Pearson and writer Chris Evangelista to discuss the latest film and tv news, including Wonder Woman, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Ant-Man 3, Thor, Netflix & Stray Dogs. In The News: Chris: ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ Delayed Until Christmas, MaybeWhat does this mean for the rest of this year in movies? Ben (og HT): Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ Series Will Be One Season and Begin Filming in 2021, According to Ewan McGregorAre we surprised that Disney would take a miniseries approach? Chris: ‘Ant-Man 3’ Villain Could Be Kang the Conquerer, Played by ‘Lovecraft Country’ Star Jonathan MajorsTell us more about Kang the Conquerer Ben: ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Will Use the VFX Tech Pioneered by ‘The Mandalorian’ Chris: There Will Be More Chris Hemsworth as Thor After ‘Love and Thunder’What would you like to see Thor do next in the MCU? Ben: Netflix Doesn’t Want to Buy More Movie Theaters, Says It Wants to “Beat Disney in Family Animation”Can Netflix beat Disney? Chris: ‘Stray Dogs’ Movie, Described as ‘Silence of the Lambs’ Meets ‘Lady and the Tramp’, in the Works From Paramount AnimationWhat do you think Silence of the Lambs meets Lady and the Tramp could mean? 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 Syys 202026min
Water Cooler: Tenet, Mulan, The Vow, Cuties, You Can Not Kill David Arquette, The Nice Guys, #Alive, The Devil All the Time, The Trip to Greece, Avengers Station, Star Trek, Doctor Who
On the September 11, 2020 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall, 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 Las Vegas, and it was fine. He experienced Avengers Station, and stopped at some roadside attractions. Watch the video on youtube. Hoai-Tran and Jacob launched a podcast: Trekking Through Time and Space. Hoai-Tran is also back in New York! What we’ve been Reading:Chris read Made Men: The Story of Goodfellas by Glenn Kenny What we’ve been Watching:Jacob and HT have been watching a ton of Star Trek and Doctor Who. Peter saw Tenet in Vegas, You Can Not Kill David Arquette on VOD, Bill and Ted Face The Music, David Blaine’s Ascension on YouTube, The Vow on HBO Max, and watched High Score and Baewatch on Netflix. Chris watched Mulan, The Devil All the Time, David Byrne’s American Utopia, and One Night in Miami. Ben rewatched Memento, Zodiac, and The Nice Guys, and watched Arsene Lupin and The Trip to Greece. Hoai-Tran watched Class Action Park, #Alive, Children of the Sea, and Cuties. What we’ve been Eating:Peter ate at Donut Man in Glendora, and also at Nacho Daddy and Dirt Dog. What we’ve been Playing:Jacob has been playing Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 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
11 Syys 20201h 25min
Oscars Diversity Rules, Tenet, Mulan, Borat 2, Godfather 3, Mission Impossible 7 & The Batman
On the September 9, 2020 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by senior writer Ben Pearson and writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to talk about the latest film and tv news, including Tenet, Mulan, Borat 2, Godfather 3, The Oscars adds diversity rules, Mission Impossible 7, and The Batman. Opening Banter: In The News: HT: ‘Tenet’ Scores $20 Million at U.S. Box Office, While Disney+ Downloads Spike With ‘Mulan’ ReleaseIn retrospect with the little data we have, was it a good business decision for WB to release Tenet in theaters and Disney to put Mulan on PVOD? Chris: ‘The Godfather Part III’ Re-Edit Coming From Francis Ford Coppola and Paramount This DecemberCan any kind of alternate cut save Godfather 3? Ben: Very Nice: ‘Borat 2’ Has Already Been Filmed and ScreenedBen: More ‘Borat 2’ Plot Details Revealed: The Film Will Address Trump and Jeffrey Epstein’s Relationship HT: The Oscars Announce New Inclusion Standards for Best Picture EligibilityDevil’s advocate: will this force diversity in stories that don’t “need it” Chris: ‘Mission: Impossible 7’ Behind-the-Scenes Image Teases Tom Cruise’s Latest Attempt to Cheat DeathWhat do you think this stunt means for the film? Ben (og Brad): UPDATED: ‘The Batman’ Production Halted Temporarily After Robert Pattinson Tests Positive for COVID-19Why are we seeing so many actors getting covid when they are the ones protected the most on sets? Ben: WB Says Ray Fisher Isn’t Cooperating with ‘Justice League’ Investigation, But Fisher Fires Back: WB is Playing “A Sad and Desperate Game”Who is in the right here? 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
9 Syys 202032min
