Mailbag: We Answer Your Questions About Spielberg vs. Netflix and "Film Twitter"
/Film Weekly6 Maalis 2019

Mailbag: We Answer Your Questions About Spielberg vs. Netflix and "Film Twitter"

On the March 6, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor in Chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film senior writer Ben Pearson, and writer Hoai-Tran Bui to answer some listener emails in the Mail Bag. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it). In The Mailbag: Austin from Dallas Texas writes in “I thought I would chime in. I lean towards Spielberg’s side on this. For me it’s not about Netflix or Amazon not being able to release a movie and it not being good. The Oscars to me is for a particular medium just like the Emmy’s. Netflix was using to me a loophole intended for shorts and indie films to their advantage. I feel they should have to do a wide release of their films to qualify. Idk how you put rules into place to not exclude indie films though. Maybe have it based on budget? To me Netflix movies are equivalent to straight to VHS/DVD/Blu-Ray. Those would not be considered for Oscars so why should they. Maybe it’s time to add a streaming category?” Langdon Kessner writes in “Hi Peter, Big fan of the site and the podcast. I'd like to offer a defense of Spielberg, and I'm honestly shocked that so many people are against him, specifically #FilmTwitter. Watching the argument go from "Spielberg hates Netflix" (which is not true) to "Spielberg doesn't care about minorities" (also not true) was maddening. For starters, it's important to note (and I'm surprised this wasn't mentioned on the podcast), Spielberg was a huge part of getting Five Came Back, a documentary, produced on Netflix. Author Mark Harris himself stated it would not exist without him. So this idea that Spielberg just hates Netflix and is a cartoon grandpa yelling at clouds is ridiculous (not saying you guys pushed this idea, but social media did). The issue here is the way Netflix treats their movies, and more importantly, the theaters. Not many of them have been given a proper theatrical release. And even the ones that do come with rules from Netflix. For the few theaters that were able to get Roma in 70mm, Netflix had a lot of rules that made it difficult for them to screen it. It had to be shown in Dolby Atmos, and it could only be screened from Thursday to Sunday. I know this because I wrote a series of articles on independent movie theaters in Boston, and still occasionally talk to the managers. All have said that Netflix is extremely cagey and reticent to conversation when it comes to showing their movies in theaters. Also important to note (and I was also disappointed this wasn't mentioned): Amazon Prime does not do this. They have a 90-day theatrical window and nobody, least of all Spielberg, is mad at them for it. That's the point Spielberg is making. That Netflix doesn't give their films a proper theatrical release, and instead just a token one so they can qualify for the Oscars. You guys mentioned on the podcast that it feels like elitists saying "No, you can't be in our club". To me, it feels like an first-year employee demanding a promotion without going through the ranks. And Joseph Kahn made a great point (I won't rehash the whole thing here), but "Oscars are meant to promote the theatrical experience. So Netflix releasing a movie in one theater and claiming they should be celebrated with an Oscar the same way like BlacKkKlansman or even yes, Green Book, is not remotely fair." Basically, if Netflix followed the Amazon Prime model, there'd be no issue. But they don't and prioritize home viewing which is television. A line does need to be drawn and this only happened because Netflix blurred the line between film and television. If they can afford to dump $8 billion in content, they can certainly afford a theatrical release. Sorry that I wrote a lot, but this debate has infuriated me. Two corporations are going to head-to-head yet Netflix is somehow the underdog? Ugh. This has nothing to do with quality of Netflix (which is Osca Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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A Spoiler-Filled Conversation About Bugonia, Lots of News, and The Conjuring: Last Rites (with Director Michael Chaves)

A Spoiler-Filled Conversation About Bugonia, Lots of News, and The Conjuring: Last Rites (with Director Michael Chaves)

On the November 5, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV news, have a spoiler-filled discussion about Bugonia, and present a spoilery interview with Michael Chaves, the director of The Conjuring: Last Rites.(~00:25) In The News:https://www.slashfilm.com/2012295/yellowstone-creator-taylor-sheridan-peter-berg-call-of-duty-movie/https://www.slashfilm.com/2011987/scream-7-trailer-horror-series-out-gas/https://www.slashfilm.com/2011913/stranger-things-season-5-trailer/https://www.slashfilm.com/2011667/road-house-reboot-director-doug-liman-amazon-new-sequel/https://www.slashfilm.com/2013551/the-batman-2-production-designer-luke-hull-andor-best-2025-sci-fi-series/https://www.slashfilm.com/2017353/brendan-fraser-rachel-weisz-the-mummy-4-return/https://www.slashfilm.com/2017218/star-trek-movie-update-kelvin-timeline-dead/Miss Piggy movie in the workshttps://www.slashfilm.com/2015900/sony-box-office-flops-streaming-hits-plan/(~27:27) Bugonia spoiler conversation(~45:56) The Conjuring prequel announcedhttps://www.slashfilm.com/2012177/the-conjuring-prequel-movie/(~51:47) Michael Chaves interviewhttps://www.slashfilm.com/1999943/the-conjuring-last-rites-director-michael-chaves-horror-half-billion-horror-hit-interview/All the other stuff you need to know:You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes.You can subscribe to /Film Weekly on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Make sure to leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Don’t forget to take a minute to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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A House of Dynamite, A Nightmare On Elm Street Franchise Interviews, Hazbin Hotel Season 2 (With Creator Vivienne Medrano), and More

A House of Dynamite, A Nightmare On Elm Street Franchise Interviews, Hazbin Hotel Season 2 (With Creator Vivienne Medrano), and More

On the October 29, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV news, have spoiler-filled discussions about Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere and A House of Dynamite, present interviews with a couple of Nightmare on Elm Street directors, and wrap up with an interview of the creator of the Prime Video animated TV series Hazbin Hotel.(~00:25) In The News:https://deadline.com/2025/10/wga-plans-block-warner-bros-discovery-paramount-merger-1236596108/Netflix Is Adapting The Acclaimed Comic David Fincher Couldn't CrackTwo Horror Directors Are Giving Us Christmas Carol Movies (And One Sounds Way Better)Why Elizabeth Olsen Doesn't Want To Star In Movies That Are Made For StreamingA New GI Joe And Transformers Animated Series Has Comics' Biggest Mastermind Working For ItOne Of Netflix's Best Animated Movies Ever Is Finally Getting A Sequelhttps://deadline.com/2025/10/austin-butler-sonny-crockett-miami-vice-movie-1236596196/https://deadline.com/2025/10/michael-b-jordan-miami-vice-movie-1236595459/Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey Is Literally Changing Movie TheatersYellowstone Creator Taylor Sheridan Is Leaving Paramount (But There's A Catch)https://deadline.com/2025/10/monster-mash-song-miramax-movie-1236599994/(~04:00) Springsteen: Deliver Me From NowhereSpringsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere Review: Jeremy Allen White's Incredible, Haunted Performance Elevates This Biopic(~25:23) A House of DynamiteA House Of Dynamite Review: Kathryn Bigelow's Nuclear War Thriller Will Give You Anxiety(~44:47) A Nightmare on Elm Street 2 conversation(~49:19) ANOES 2: Freddy’s Revenge director Jack Sholder (~01:05:56) Freddy’s Dead: The Finale Nightmare(~01:10:48) Freddy’s Dead: The Finale Nightmare director Rachel Talalay interview(~01:25:19) Halloween media diet(~01:32:54) Hazbin Hotel creator Vivienne Medrano interviewAll the other stuff you need to know:You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes.You can subscribe to /Film Weekly on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Make sure to leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Don’t forget to take a minute to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Black Phone 2 (with Screenwriter C. Robert Cargill), Mr. Scorsese (with Director Rebecca Miller), and More

Black Phone 2 (with Screenwriter C. Robert Cargill), Mr. Scorsese (with Director Rebecca Miller), and More

On the October 22, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV trailers, have a spoiler-filled chat about Black Phone 2, present an interview with co-writer C. Robert Cargill, discuss the new five-part documentary series Mr. Scorsese, and present an interview with that project’s director, Rebecca Miller.(~00:30) In The News:https://www.slashfilm.com/2002363/netflix-american-answer-the-crown-kennedy-series/https://www.slashfilm.com/2001877/wicked-for-good-ruined-surprise-cameo-colman-domingo-cowardly-lion/https://www.slashfilm.com/2002709/why-disney-scrapped-kylo-ren-adam-driver-star-wars-movie/https://www.slashfilm.com/2003364/stranger-things-series-finale-netflix-theatrical-release/https://www.slashfilm.com/2003496/netflix-catan-movies-tv-shows/(~13:10) Jacob’s Trailer ParkPsycho Killer | Official TrailerDIE MY LOVE | Official Trailer | In Theaters November | With Jennifer Lawrence & Robert PattinsonMercy | Official TrailerA Knight of the Seven Kingdoms | Official Teaser Trailer | HBO Maxhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4wiXj9NmEEPrimate | Official Trailer (2026 Movie)(~26:22) Black Phone 2Black Phone 2 Review: This Sequel Is Dream Warriors Good [Fantastic Fest](~47:13) Interview with C. Robert Cargill(~01:13:05) Mr. ScorseseMr. Scorsese Review: A Loving Tribute To Our Greatest Living Filmmaker(~01:32:03) Interview with Rebecca MillerAll the other stuff you need to know:You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes.You can subscribe to /Film Weekly on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Make sure to leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Don’t forget to take a minute to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Tron: Ares (With Screenwriter Jesse Wigutow), The Last Frontier (With Jason Clarke), and a News Catch-Up

Tron: Ares (With Screenwriter Jesse Wigutow), The Last Frontier (With Jason Clarke), and a News Catch-Up

On the October 15, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV news, discuss Tron: Ares and present an interview with one of that film’s writers, and talk about the new Apple show The Last Frontier and present an interview with that show’s star, Jason Clarke.(~01:30) In The News:https://deadline.com/2025/10/minecraft-2-release-date-1236574896/Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair will be released in theaters nationwide for the first time everNetflix has announced a Peaky Blinders sequel. There will be two new seasons, with each consisting of six 60-minute episodes.https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/stranger-things-5-runtimes-first-four-episodes-1236551797/https://www.slashfilm.com/1995109/m-night-shyamalan-next-tv-series-magic-8-ball/https://deadline.com/2025/10/george-clooney-oceans-14-warner-bros-update-1236573384/https://deadline.com/2025/10/bradley-cooper-oceans-prequel-margot-robbie-1236574659/https://deadline.com/2025/10/tangled-scarlett-johansson-resumes-development-1236574770/https://deadline.com/2025/10/crush-spec-john-fischer-sells-20th-century-studios-1236574771/https://deadline.com/2025/10/knives-out-rian-johnson-break-original-script-1236582323/https://deadline.com/2025/10/amazon-mgm-studios-united-artists-heat-2-leonardo-dicaprio-1236572358/https://deadline.com/2025/10/clue-scripted-series-dana-fox-nicholas-stoller-board-game-1236573352/https://deadline.com/2025/10/clue-competition-series-netflix-1236571635/https://deadline.com/2025/09/simpsons-new-movie-release-date-marvel-1236565221/https://deadline.com/2025/10/jason-bateman-tom-holland-the-partner-john-grisham-movie-1236569719/https://deadline.com/2025/10/final-destination-7-michiel-blanchart-1236569659/https://deadline.com/2025/10/bela-lugosi-biopic-leonardo-dicaprio-in-works-universal-1236584697/(~10:52) Tron: AresTron: Ares Review: A Thoughtless Sequel With An Uncharismatic Lead But A Pretty Great Soundtrack(~29:54) Interview with Jesse Wigutow(~40:30) The Last Frontier(~51:21) Interview with Jason ClarkeAll the other stuff you need to know:You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes.You can subscribe to /Film Weekly on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Make sure to leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Don’t forget to take a minute to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Good Boy (With Director Ben Leonberg) and Peacemaker Season 2 (With Steve Agee)

Good Boy (With Director Ben Leonberg) and Peacemaker Season 2 (With Steve Agee)

On the October 8, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to present interviews with the co-writer, producer, and director of Good Boy, and Steve Agee, who plays John Economos on Peacemaker season 2.(~00:57) Good Boy(~02:41) Interview with Good Boy director Ben Leonberg(~12:53) Interview with Peacemaker season 2 actor Steve AgeeAll the other stuff you need to know:You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes.You can subscribe to /Film Weekly on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Make sure to leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Don’t forget to take a minute to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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One Battle After Another is The Movie of 2025 (with Leonardo DiCaprio, Teyona Taylor, and More)

One Battle After Another is The Movie of 2025 (with Leonardo DiCaprio, Teyona Taylor, and More)

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Slow Horses Season 5 (with Showrunner Will Smith), Him, A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, and More

Slow Horses Season 5 (with Showrunner Will Smith), Him, A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, and More

On the September 24, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV news, the Halloween Horror Nights experience in Las Vegas, Justin Tipping’s new sports horror movie Him, and Kogonada’s A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, and I’ll wrap up by talking a bit about Slow Horses season 5 and presenting an interview with showrunner Will Smith.(~00:25) In The News:https://www.slashfilm.com/1971533/abc-pulls-jimmy-kimmel-live-bad-news-american-media/https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/damon-lindelof-pledges-not-to-work-with-disney-jimmy-kimmel-suspension-1236523784/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/jimmy-kimmel-suspension-reactions-marvel-disney-stars-1236376120/https://bsky.app/profile/mattbelloni.bsky.social/post/3lzf47qwewc2yMore than 400 celebrities signed an open letter from the ACLU calling this a “dark moment for freedom of speech in our nation,” comparing the situation to the McCarthyism that ruled over the 1950s.Disney brought him back: https://www.slashfilm.com/1975610/jimmy-kimmel-live-return-date-disney/https://variety.com/2025/digital/news/disney-plus-hulu-price-increases-october-2025-1236527241/https://deadline.com/2025/09/sleepaway-camp-kenan-thompson-developing-reimagining-1236548085/https://deadline.com/2025/09/randy-savage-biopic-kenan-thompson-in-development-1236552908/https://deadline.com/2025/09/scorsese-dicaprio-jennifer-lawrence-what-happens-at-night-1236548458/https://variety.com/2025/music/news/taylor-swift-film-theaters-october-showgirl-1236524158/https://x.com/AMCTheatres/status/1969072793095483593https://www.instagram.com/reel/DO1HzoNAVYX/?igsh=M2kxb3g4eWNyZm1vhttps://deadline.com/2025/09/paramount-lands-here-be-monsters-tron-ares-joachim-ronning-1236549380/https://deadline.com/2025/09/long-walk-david-jonsson-cooper-hoffman-the-chaperones-1236552986/(~05:05) Halloween Horror Nights: Vegas EditionHere's How Universal's Horror Unleashed Compares To Halloween Horror Nights(~12:55) HimHim Review: Marlon Wayans Is Scary Good In This Nightmarish Sports Horror Movie(~21:43) A Big Bold Beautiful JourneyA Big Bold Beautiful Journey Review: A High-Concept Romantic Fantasy With No Passion(~35:24) Slow Horses season 5(~37:21) Interview with Slow Horses showrunner Will SmithAll the other stuff you need to know:You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes.You can subscribe to /Film Weekly on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Make sure to leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Don’t forget to take a minute to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

24 Syys 52min

The Long Walk, Spinal Tap II, and Gen V Season 2 (With Cast Interviews)

The Long Walk, Spinal Tap II, and Gen V Season 2 (With Cast Interviews)

On the September 17, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV news, have a spoiler-filled discussion about the new movie The Long Walk, talk a little about Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, and then BJ’s going to tell me about Gen V season 2 and present some interviews with the people behind that show.(~00:25) In The News:https://www.slashfilm.com/1969575/robert-redford-actor-dead-obituary/https://variety.com/lists/emmys-2025-winners-studio-penguin-severance/https://www.slashfilm.com/1966087/paramount-warner-bros-sale-disaster-movies/https://www.slashfilm.com/1966077/super-mario-bros-movie-sequel-perfect-nintendo-game-adaptation/https://www.slashfilm.com/1968738/why-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-perfect-nintendo-cinematic-universe/https://www.slashfilm.com/1965361/sherlock-holmes-animated-tv-series/(~09:51) The Long WalkThe Long Walk Review: An Emotionally Obliterating All-Time Great Stephen King Adaptation(~47:14) Spinal Tap II: The End ContinuesSpinal Tap 2 Upgraded The Original's Most Famous Joke, But You're Not Gonna See It (Yet)(~56:03) Gen VGen V Season 2 Review: The Boys Spin-Off Avoids A Sophomore Slump By Showing A Little Heart(~01:06:20) Interviews with Sean Patrick Thomas, Hamish Linklater, Lizze Broadway, Maddie Phillips, and Asa GermannAll the other stuff you need to know:You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes.You can subscribe to /Film Weekly on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Make sure to leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Don’t forget to take a minute to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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