Water Cooler Monday: Saved By The Bell, Miyazaki, Star Wars, Infinity War, A Quiet Place & Much More

On the May 7, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /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.In The News: The Fall Guy Matches Free Guy's Opening Weekend As The Guy Cinematic Universe GrowsSuperman First Look: David Corenswet Suits Up For Director James GunnDisney Has A New Plan To Save The MCU: Quality Over QuantityThe Next Exorcist Movie Lines Up One Of The Best Horror Directors Working Right NowScrapped Netflix Live-Action Masters Of The Universe Movie Saved By Amazon For 2026 ReleaseA Rival Hollywood Studio Just Offered To Buy Paramount In Major Shake-UpNetflix's Cobra Kai To Conclude With Extended Three-Part Final SeasonVin Diesel Is Finally Returning To The Sci-Fi Franchise That Made His NameHollywood's Weirdest Horror Director Is Making An '80s Vampire MovieAll 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 TV as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.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 your e-mail on the air.Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show! Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

7 Touko 202442min

On the May 6, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista and /Film editor Brad Oman to talk about Jerry Seinfeld’s new movie, Unfrosted, and then present an interview with one of the film’s writers, Spike Feresten.In Our Feature Presentation: Unfrosted arrived on Netflix this past Friday, it’s streaming there right now.Addressing the Seinfeld of it allGeneral thoughts about the filmSpoilersSpike Feresten interviewAll 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 TV as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.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 your e-mail on the air.Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show! Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

6 Touko 202437min

On the May 3, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to talk about David Leitch’s new movie The Fall Guy, and then present some quick interviews with the director and stars.In Our Feature Presentation: The Fall Guy Review: Ryan Gosling (And His Stunt Team) Lead A Spectacular Time At The Movies [SXSW 2024]General thoughts about the filmSpoilersInterview with Ryan Gosling and Emily BluntInterview with Winston Duke and Stephanie HsuInterview with David LeitchAll 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 TV as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.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 your e-mail on the air.Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show! Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

3 Touko 202436min

On the May 2, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson and /Film editor Brad Oman talk about Michael Showalter’s new romantic comedy The Idea of You, and present an interview with Michael Showalter.In Our Feature Presentation: The Idea Of You Review: Anne Hathaway Shines In This Unconventional Romance [SXSW 2024]The Idea of You general reactionsWhat makes this movie stand out from its contemporaries?Boy band componentSpoilersMichael Showalter interviewAll 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 TV as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.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 your e-mail on the air.Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show! Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

2 Touko 202435min

On the May 1, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /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.In the Water Cooler:What we’ve been Doing:BJ has been purging/donating her wardrobe AND MY BOOK ON SLEEPAWAY CAMP IS FINALLY COMING OUT.What we’ve been Reading:BJ has been reading the essays of Gen Z culture writer Freya India. (https://www.freyaindia.co.uk)Ben read Sylvia Plath’s The Bell Jar.What we’ve been Watching:BJ watched Lola aka Twinky (1970), Greener Grass (2019), and Infested (2024).Ben rewatched O Brother, Where Art Thou? and saw Shadow of the Thin Man, Hundreds of Beavers, and Shogun.What we’ve been Eating:BJ has been eating every fast food spicy nugget and determining a champion.What we’ve been Playing:BJ finally started playing Connections (and she is bad at it sometimes). 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 TV as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.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 your e-mail on the air.Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show! Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 Touko 202438min

On the April 30, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to talk about the latest film and TV news.In The News:Director Scott Derrickson Breaks Down His Entire Career, From Marvel To The Black Phone [Exclusive Interview]Meet The Lion Who Would Be King In The First Mufasa: The Lion King Trailer28 Years Later Will Star A Trio Of Unexpected (And Kind Of Amazing) ActorsDeadpool & Wolverine Doesn't Require You To See Other Marvel Movies FirstYet Another Evil Dead Movie Finds A Director As The Horror Franchise Keeps GrowingWe Finally Know When You Can Watch Apartment 7A, The New Rosemary's Baby PrequelRuh Roh: A Scooby-Doo Live-Action Drama Series Is Coming to NetflixRusso Brothers Say Marvel Isn't Out Of Touch, It's The Children Who Are WrongAll 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 TV as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.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 your e-mail on the air.Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show! Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

30 Huhti 202427min

On the April 29, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the 2024 summer movie season.In Our Feature Presentation: Summer 2024 at the Box OfficeMay 3 - June 28July 3 - September 6All 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 TV as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.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 your e-mail on the air.Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show! Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

29 Huhti 20241h 6min

On the April 26, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to talk about Luca Guadagnino’s new film, Challengers. Plus, we’ll present an interview with the movie’s writer, Justin Kuritzkes.In the Our Feature Presentation: Challengers Review: A Simple Story Turned Into A Skillful EpicGeneral thoughtsThe scoreThe trio of actorsSpoilers: What did you think about the ending?Justin Kuritzkes interviewAll 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 TV as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.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 your e-mail on the air.Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show! Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

26 Huhti 202455min