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On the August 23, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by news editor Hoai-Tran Bui 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:Hoai-Tran saw Chris (!) and blew out her voice doing karaoke. What we’ve been Reading:Ben read What the Wind Knows by Amy Harmon. What we’ve been Watching:Hoai-Tran watched Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, The Protégé, the Rurouni Kenshin live-action movies, Hard-Boiled, and revisited The Virgin Suicides. Ben watched The Green Knight and Hiroshi Inagaki’s Samurai trilogy. Also mentioned:  ‘The Protege’ Review: Maggie Q Takes the Lead in an Assassin Movie Misfire ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ Review: Tony Leung’s Villain Eclipses the MCU’s First Asian Superhero   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 Apple Podcasts, 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 Elo 202133min

On the August 20, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson presents an interview with Sparks about their first movie musical, Annette. Opening Banter:  In The News: Sparks on the Evolution of ‘Annette’, Ceding Control, Their Next Project(s), and More [Interview]   Also mentioned:  'Annette' Ending Explained: A Closer Look at That Final Scene Marion Cotillard on the “Dark Side” of Her ‘Annette’ Character and More [Interview] ‘Annette’ Actor Simon Helberg on Serving Director Leos Carax’s “Meticulous Vision” [Interview] ‘The Sparks Brothers’ Director Edgar Wright on Playing With What a Music Documentary Can Be ‘The Sparks Brothers’ Review: A Delightful, Cheeky Portrait of an Eccentric, Eclectic Pop Duo [Sundance 2021]   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 Apple Podcasts, 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 Elo 202119min

On the August 19, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by senior writer and weekend editor Brad Oman to talk about Marvel’s new Eternals trailer. Then, Ben is joined by senior news editor Jacob Hall to talk about some recent comments from the James Bond producers about a Bond TV show (or lack thereof). Opening Banter:  In The News: Ben: Final ‘Eternals’ Trailer Addresses Why the Newest Marvel Heroes Didn’t Stop Thanos Brad: ‘Eternals’ Trailer Breakdown: Marvel Reaches Back Thousands of Years for a Cosmic Comic Book Epic (OG Jeremy): ‘James Bond’ TV Series Nixed By Producers: “We Make Films for the Cinema”   Also 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 Apple Podcasts, 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 202126min

On the August 18, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by senior writer and weekend editor Brad Oman to have a spoiler-filled discussion about the newest episode of the new Marvel Studios Disney+ series, What If…? Opening Banter:  In The Spoiler Room: “What If…? T’Challa Became a Star-Lord” Brief Reactions Episode Review‘What If…?’ Episode 2 Teaser Shows Off Chadwick Boseman’s Final Performance Favorite Moments Least Favorite Moments The Dairy Queen endingLooks like the show is going to tell two stories from the same alternate universe SpeculationMarvel’s ‘What If…?’ Episodes Could Have Included The Rocketeer, Mighty Loki, Captain Hydra, and More   Also 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 Apple Podcasts, 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 Elo 202131min

On the August 17, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by senior writer and chief film critic 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 went on vacation. What we’ve been Reading:Chris read Billy Summers. What we’ve been Watching:Ben and Chris watched Untold: Malice at the Palace, The White Lotus, and the first two episodes of Brooklyn Nine-Nine season 8. Ben watched Harley Quinn season 1 and all of Hacks. Chris watched Demonic and Showtime’s UFO mini-series.  Also mentioned:  The Daily Stream: ‘Hacks’ is a Worthy Entry in the Jean Smart-issance   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 Apple Podcasts, 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 202137min

On the August 16, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by senior writer and weekend editor Brad Oman and senior writer Ben Pearson to discuss the latest film and tv news, including Free Guy, Suicide Squad, Shang-Chi, Cruella 2 and more. Opening Banter:  In The News:  Ben (og Shania): ‘Free Guy’ Box Office Proves Once Again That No, Movies Are Not BackPlug: Free Guy Spoiler Review: Don’t Hate The Game, Hate Its Many Contradictions Brad: ‘Free Guy 2’: Ryan Reynolds Says Disney Already Wants to Boot Up a SequelPlug: Here Are All the ‘Free Guy’ Cameos You Probably Missed Ben: James Gunn Says ‘The Suicide Squad’ Almost Fought Superman Ben (og Jeremy): Simu Liu Blasts Disney CEO’s Comments on ‘Shang-Chi’ Release: “We Are Not an Experiment” Ben: Here’s When ‘Shang-Chi’ Takes Place on the MCU Timeline; ‘Good Will Hunting’ Served as an Inspiration  Brad (og Eric): Emma Stone Will Return for a ‘Cruella’ Sequel   Also 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 Apple Podcasts, 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 Elo 202124min

On the August 13, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by senior writer Ben Pearson to discuss the latest film and tv news, including Taika Waititi’s Star Wars movie, The White Lotus, Dark City, Venom, Shang-Chi, Ryan Murphy and more. In The News:  Peter (og Jeremy): Taika Waititi Teases His ‘Star Wars’ Movie: “It Feels Very Me”What makes a Taika Waititi movie? Ben (og Shania): FX Orders New Ryan Murphy Anthology Shows ‘American Love Story’ and ‘American Sports Story’ Peter (og Shania): HBO Renews ‘The White Lotus’ for a Second Season with a New Getaway Ben: ‘Stranger Things’ Spin-Offs Might Be in the Cards Ben (og Joshua): ‘Dark City’ Director Alex Proyas is Working on TV Version of the 1998 Cult Classic Peter (og Chris): Here We Go Again: ‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’ Release Date Moves To October Peter (og Danielle): ‘Shang-Chi’ Not Going to Disney+ Premier Access as Disney Doubles Down on Theatrical Ben (og Eric): AMC Reaches Deal With Warner Bros for 45 Day Theatrical Window in 2022Mention: A Guide to Each Hollywood Studio’s Theatrical Windows   Also 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 Apple Podcasts, 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

13 Elo 202139min

On the August 12, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson presents a conversation with Lynn Fisher, the web designer behind the new site Nestflix.fun. Opening Banter:  In Our Feature Presentation:  Nestflix Creator Lynn Fisher Shares the Inspiration For Her Website Devoted to Fake Movies   Also mentioned:  Check Out Nestflix, A Netflix Copycat Featuring All the Fake Movies Within Movies & TV Shows More of Lynn’s Work   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 Apple Podcasts, 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 202115min