Civil War Is Unlike Anything We've Experienced in a Long Time, Plus An Interview with Alex Garland
On the April 12, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer Bill Bria to talk about Alex Garland’s latest film, Civil War.In Our Feature Presentation: Civil War Review: Alex Garland's Terrifying War Movie Will Leave You Shaken [SXSW 2024]General thoughtsSpoilers: Biggest/best momentsWhat is this movie about?Garland can be kind of a prickly interview subject. I interviewed him several years ago for Annihilation and he was somewhat intimidating, but I think Jacob had a really good conversation with him and there are some really good observations and anecdotes in it that I’ll be thinking about for a while.Alex Garland 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
12 Huhti 202444min
What Makes The Chucky Franchise Special? Plus, An Interview With Devon Sawa
On the April 11, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to talk about the USA & Syfy series Chucky, and present an interview with one of its stars, Devon Sawa.In Our Feature Presentation: Chucky Season 3 Review: The Killer Doll Has Our Vote With The Wildest Season YetWhat makes Chucky special as a franchise?Don Mancini as a creative forceHow has Chucky evolved over time?I first saw Devon Sawa in Casper, and I primarily know him from Final Destination and an amazing underseen 2020 movie called Hunter Hunter. Who is your favorite character he plays on Chucky?Devon Sawa 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
11 Huhti 202423min
Water Cooler: The Eclipse, 3 Body Problem, Slow Horses, and More
On the April 10, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Jacob Hall 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:Ben’s wife was in the hospital for nine days.Jacob watched the eclipse with 100% totality from his backyard. He also ran that 10k race. What we’ve been Reading:Ben read The Scapegoat, by Daphne du Maurier.Jacob read Prisoners of the Castle by Ben Macintyre, and The Three Body Problem and The Dark Forest by Cixin Liu. What we’ve been Watching:Ben watched Slow Horses, Steve!, and the Curb Your Enthusiasm series finale.Jacob watched 3 Body Problem and The First Omen.What we’ve been Eating:What we’ve been Playing: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
10 Huhti 202436min
The Hedge Knight Finds Its Cast, Supergirl Movie Gets a Director, Julia Garner is The Silver Surfer, and More
On the April 9, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by no one to talk about the latest film and TV news.In The News: A24 Brings Sex, Sleaze, And A Serial Killer To Hollywood In The MaXXXine TrailerDisney Sets New Release Dates For Star Wars, Tron, Moana And MoreThe Next Game Of Thrones Prequel Casts Two Of The Most Important Characters In Westerosi HistoryLegendary Keeps The Spice Flowing, Reveals Dune 3 DevelopmentDC's Supergirl Movie Has Found Its Director, And It's An Unexpected ChoiceMarvel's Fantastic Four Movie Has Found Its (Female) Silver SurferDirector James Mangold's Star Wars Movie Just Landed The Writer Of Andor's Best EpisodeAll 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
9 Huhti 202411min
How Dolby Compares to IMAX, Straight From A Dolby Exec
On the April 8, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to present an interview with Jed Harmsen.In Our Feature Presentation: An interview with Jed Harmsen - Head of Cinema & Group Entertainment at DolbyAll 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
8 Huhti 202431min
The First Omen Goes Hard, Plus An Interview with Filmmakers Arkasha Stevenson and Tim Smith
On the April 5, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to talk about The Omen franchise and Arkasha Stevenson’s new film, The First Omen.In Our Feature Presentation: The First Omen Review: A Terrifying Horror Prequel Done RightThoughts on The Omen franchise as a whole?Spoiler-free thoughts about The First Omen?How does this compare to other recent nun-centric movies?Spoilery thoughtsBJ’s interview with Arkasha Stevenson and Tim SmithWhere does this movie rank in this franchise for you?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
5 Huhti 202437min
Netflix's Ripley is (Finally) Here, Plus an Interview with Writer/Producer/Director Steven Zaillian
On the April 4, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to have a conversation about the new Netflix series, Ripley.In Our Feature Presentation: Ripley Review: Andrew Scott Cons Everyone In This Chilling, Stylish SeriesWhat’s your relationship to The Talented Mr. Ripley and Patricia Highsmith’s novel(s)?Spoiler-free thoughts about the showSuper methodicalAndrew Scott Supporting castSpoiler-heavy thoughtsDifferences between the movie and the show?John Malkovich shows up in a cameo appearance in the final episode as a fellow con man/kindred spirit to Tom, and I didn’t realize that was a callback or a nod to the 2003 movie Ripley’s Game. Ending - satisfying?Steven Zaillian 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
4 Huhti 202437min
Drew Goddard Heads Into The Matrix, Tim Robinson Gets an HBO Show, and More
On the April 3, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to talk about the latest film and TV news.In The News:Whoa: New Matrix Movie Coming From Director Drew GoddardOne Of The Funniest Guys Alive Is Getting An HBO Series, As He DeservesCivil War Director Alex Garland Is Taking A Long, Long Break From FilmmakingKingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes' Running Time Sets A Record For The FranchiseHorror Director Scott Derrickson Is Remaking A Classic Noir ThrillerListener email from YiFeng from Boston, Mass:I hate to bug you, but the recent podcast conversations about disc rot & backing up physical media have some misinformation that I'm hoping other listeners will write in and correct, but here are my corrections:1. Hollywood/MPA issue commercial discs that are copyrighted protected by CSS, AACS, BD+, ROM Mark and probably many more techniques. You can't insert a disc into your computer and use a file explorer and just copy the disc - you will get an error.2. If you want to backup ANYTHING from the disc, you will need to bypass copyright protection by using tools such as Redfox and DVDfab. Please note that at the time of this writing, US DMCA laws stipulates that you *DO* have a right to backup, but the tools used to rip discs are illegal, which is why all of them are from outside of America:https://lifehacker.com/is-it-legal-to-rip-a-dvd-that-i-own-5978326It's a bit of a gray/catch-22 type of scenario. Just a warning there.3. Handbrake.fr is only a tool that will re-compress & shrink your disc files. For example a Blu-ray may contain a movie file that is 35 gigabytes, but you can use Handbrake to compress that down to 10 gigabytes - that is what the tool does. Handbrake and compression tools do *NOT* rip discs as they do not bypass the copyright protections put in place by the MPA.4. Finally, regarding disc rot, the Library of Congress has a study on that from ~14+yrs ago but it's still relevant: https://www.loc.gov/preservation/scientists/projects/cd_longevity.html#:~:text=Statistical%20analysis%20of%20the%20EOL,reach%20EOL%20within%2010%20yearsBasically the net sum is it is extremely small and that study encompassed computer CD ROM (beyond just movie discs). If anything, the disc qualities of today's Quality Assessment far surpasses that. I'd wager to say it's probably less than 1% if the library of Congress performs a study today. Most of the time, if you read the study, the rot has to do with users storing in high humidity, non-environmentally controlled locations. If you care for it, the disc will outlast humanity. It is (after all) plastic and we all know now that plastic is basically not going to degrade for hundreds of years (green issue is another whole separate conversation). Are there manufacturing errors? Absolutely, but they are extremely miniscule. Here is an example from Criterion below, but they still offer the program to replace the discs:https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/3317-exchanging-defective-discsHopefully, this clears up some confusion. Quick summary is you can rip but you'll need to bypass copy protection, and disc rot is basically a non-issue.Actually, that brings up another interesting point:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data_degradationLet's say you are Warner Brothers and you have the full uncompress filmmaker files of the camera capture or dcp on your servers, THOSE FILES WILL ALSO ROT even if they are on server/enterprise-grade hard drive! There needs to be a process of not just making backup copies, but double checking that the data they have and also the backup copies are still not impacted by the rot. CURRENTLY, most enterprise data technicians do NOT have a process to account for data-rot. 99% of the enterprise companies do not even think about that.Yes, they have backups, but if your original is rotted and you back up the rotted data, both your originals and your backed up copies are all junk because no one is opening the files to verify if the backups are still legit and clean. Maybe AI will help to protect against this, it can be done... but there is an added cost to make this work. No one is willing to foot the bill for it.In other words, even backed up copies of movie media are subject to rot, just like physical nitrate/film negatives!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
3 Huhti 202418min
