Water Cooler: Fullmetal Alchemist, Serenity, The Kid Who Would Be King, Game of Thrones, Jane the Virgin, Good Place, Magic Scripting, Ballet & Tabletop Games

On the April 12, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.   Opening Banter:    At The Water Cooler: What we’ve been Doing:  What we’ve been Reading:Ben read The Postman Always Rings Twice by James M. Cain. What we’ve been Watching:Ben watched the Severance finale, wants to give another quick shout-out to Our Flag Means Death, saw the first episode of One Perfect Shot, and watched Strongroom. Chris watched Russian Doll season 2, Everything Everywhere All At Once, and The Northman.  What we’ve been Eating:  What we’ve been Playing:    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

12 Huhti 202237min

On the April 11, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film news writer Ryan Scott to discuss the latest film and tv news including weekend box office, Fast & Furious 10, Will Smith, Breaking Bad, Doctor Strange, and Ahsoka. In The News: Ryan: Sonic 2 Wins The Box Office, But Ambulance And Morbius Are The Real StoriesSonic The Hedgehog 2 Had The Best-Ever Opening Weekend For A Video Game Movie Peter (og Hannah): Fast & Furious 10 Welcomes Brie Larson To The Family Ryan: Will Smith Banned From The Academy Awards For 10 Years Peter (og Joshua): Walter White And Jesse Pinkman Will Appear In Better Call Saul Season 6 Ryan: Marvel Has Paid America Chavez Co-Creator 'Nothing' For Her Appearance In Doctor Strange 2 Peter (og Jeremy): Spider-Verse Director Peter Ramsey Tagged As Ahsoka Director   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

11 Huhti 202236min

On the April 8, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film news writer Ryan Scott to discuss what they’ve been up to at the Water Cooler. Opening Banter: Not much news going on so we thought we’d have a mini watercooler.    In The Water Cooler Peter has watched Severance Season 1 on AppleTV+ and Beyond The Infinite Two Minutes Ryan saw Michael Bay’s AmbuLAnce and Coda   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

8 Huhti 202233min

On the April 7, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film news writer Ryan Scott  to have a spoiler-filled discussion about Moon Knight Episode 2 “Summon The Suit”. Opening Banter: Brad couldn’t make it this week, but we instead have Ryan!   In The Spoiler Room: Moon Knight Episode 2 “Summon The Suit” FeedbackFrancisco M writes in “the show runner has already mentioned that Moon Night will not be tied to the MCU, So you are correct.”  Postcard theory Brief reactions BreakdownBreaking Down The Best Scene In Moon Knight Episode 2  Moon Knight's Khonshu Is A Total Jerk, And That's Great Wait, Does Moon Knight's Bad Guy Have The Same Plan As An Edgar Wright Villain? Moon Knight Is Not An Origin Story, And Other Superhero Shows Should Take Note Here's What Happens When You Scan The QR Codes In Moon Knight Moon Knight Writer Reveals The Inspirations For Oscar Isaac's Costume  Moon Knight's Second Suit Explained The Moon Knight Directors Whose Wild Science Fiction Movies You Need To See Steven And Marc Butt Heads (Literally) In Moon Knight Episode 2  Moon Knight Directors Benson & Moorhead Have Been Trying To Work With Marvel For A Long Time  Speculation    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

7 Huhti 20221h 11min

On the April 6, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Jacob Hall to talk about the latest film and TV news, including a new Nancy Meyers movie, the Sherlock Holmes universe, Spider-Man 4, a Killing Eve prequel, and more Orphan Black.   Opening Banter: Peter’s not feeling super hot today, so the Moon Knight recap episode will happen tomorrow.   In The News: Ben (OG Shania): Nancy Meyers To Return To Directing After Seven-Year Absence With Netflix Comedy Jacob (OG Valerie): Get Ready For The Sherlock Holmes Universe, Courtesy Of Robert Downey Jr. And HBO Max Ben (OG Sandy): Sam Raimi Opens Up On Whether Spider-Man 4 With Tobey Maguire Could Actually Happen Jacob (OG Shania): A Killing Eve Prequel Centered On Fiona Shaw's Carolyn Martens Is In The Works Ben (OG Jeremy): Orphan Black Is Coming Back With New TV Series In 2023   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

6 Huhti 202231min

On the April 5, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film 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:Ben saw his favorite band in Orlando. HT in Par-ee! What we’ve been Reading:Ben read Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel. Hoai-Tran read The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. LeGuin What we’ve been Watching:Ben watched the first five episodes of Tokyo Vice, Our Flag Means Death, and Bad Day at Black Rock.  Hoai-Tran has been catching up with The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, saw The Lost City, Aline, watched Old (the beach makes you old!), Last Night in Soho, and Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar on the plane.  What we’ve been Eating:HT ate lots of French food and drank lots of French wine and now her body hates her. What we’ve been Playing:    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

5 Huhti 202238min

On the April 4, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film news writer Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news, including the weekend box office, a Crow reboot, and we talk Morbius spoilers.   In The News: Ryan (OG: Danielle): Morbius Sinks Its Living Vampire Fangs Into $39.1 Million Opening Weekend Peter (og Eric): Bill Skarsgård Will Star As Eric Draven In The Crow Reboot With Rupert Sanders DirectingBill Skarsgard (Pennywise in IT, voiced one of the deviants in Eternals) Rupert Sanders ("Snow White and the Huntsman" and "Ghost in the Shell")  written by Oscar-nominated "King Richard" screenwriter Zach Baylin   In The Spoiler Room: Witney: Morbius Ending Explained: The Living Vampire Unleashes His Ill-Defined Superpowers Ryan (og Ryan L): Morbius Credits Scene Explained: A Familiar Face Jenna: Morbius Director Addresses That Post-Credits Team-Up Tease Ryan: Every Morbius Trailer Scene Not In The Movie Valarie: Morbius Director Says Venom's Universe Has A Spider-Man (And We'll Meet Him 'Soon') Director interview at Uproxx: ‘Morbius‘ Director Daniel Espinosa On What The Heck Happened HereJared Leto was so committed to playing Morbius that he would use crutches and slowly limp to the bathroom. The pee breaks began taking so long that it was slowing down filming so a compromise was made for him to use a wheelchair. “Yeah. Because I think that what Jared thinks, what Jared believes, is that somehow the pain of those movements, even when he was playing normal Michael Morbius, he needed, because he’s been having this pain his whole life. Even though, as he’s alive and strong, it has to be a difference. Hey, man, it’s people’s processes.”   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

4 Huhti 202249min

On the April 1, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film news writer Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news, including Obi-Wan Kenobi, Morbius and Bruce Willis.  [embed=​​] Opening Banter: It’s April Fools Day!   In the Water Cooler: Ryan has seen Morbius and gives his spoiler-free reaction.   In The News: Ryan: Morbius On Track For A $40 Million Opening Weekend At The Box OfficeMorbius Pulls in $5.7 Million at Box Office in Preview Screenings Peter (og Rafael): Obi-Wan Kenobi's First Two Episodes Will Premiere Later Than You Thought"Obi-Wan Kenobi" is no longer premiering on May 25. Instead, the show is set to premiere two days later on Friday, May 27.   Star Wars Celebration is Thursday May 26 to Sunday May 29. Why the move? Peter (og Jeremy): Pixar Maestro Andrew Stanton Wrote An Episode Of Obi-Wan Kenobi  Peter (og Danielle): Bruce Willis Is Retiring From Acting Following Aphasia Diagnosis  uh · fay · zhee · uh LA Times ArticleIn interviews with The Times this month, nearly two dozen people who were on set with the actor expressed concern about Willis’ well-being. These individuals questioned whether the actor was fully aware of his surroundings on set, where he was often paid $2 million for two days of work.  Filmmakers described heart-wrenching scenes as the beloved “Pulp Fiction” star grappled with his loss of mental acuity and an inability to remember his dialogue. An actor who traveled with Willis would feed the star his lines through an earpiece, known in the industry as an “earwig,” according to several sources. Most action scenes, particularly those that involved choreographed gunfire, were filmed using a body double as a substitute for Willis. He appeared in 22 movies over the last 4 years Mike Burnes, director of Out Of Death, was tasked with compressing all of Willis’ scenes — about 25 pages of dialogue — into one day of filming assistant-turned-handler Stephen J. Eads was now credited as producer for upwards of $200,000 a film 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

1 Huhti 202235min