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)
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
17 Syys 1h 17min
The Conjuring: Last Rites, The Paper (With Two Cast Interviews), Highest 2 Lowest, and More
On the September 10, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV news, chat about The Conjuring: Last Rites, and have a spoiler-filled conversation about the new TV show, The Paper. We’ll also present a quick interview with a couple of that show’s cast members, and then wrap with a conversation about Spike Lee’s Highest 2 Lowest.(~:30) In The News:https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/will-smith-sets-first-look-film-deal-paramount-1236360208/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/street-fighter-movie-plot-cast-1236361494/ (Legendary/Paramount deal)Bluey movie coming to theaters on August 6, 2027 (will likely be competing with Secret Wars, Shrek 5, and Frozen III for biggest movie of the year)https://variety.com/2025/film/news/michael-caine-ends-retirement-last-witch-hunter-2-1236512021/https://www.slashfilm.com/1962376/the-conjuring-last-rites-box-office-domination-reasons/https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/the-conjuring-hbo-max-series-nancy-won-showrunner-1236512675/https://deadline.com/2025/09/amityville-horror-david-f-sandberg-reimagining-amazon-mgm-1236512692/https://deadline.com/2025/09/cliffhanger-sequel-reboot-sylvester-stallone-classic-1236510228/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/amc-theatres-horror-fans-slash-pass-1236362854/(~20:55) The Conjuring: Last RitesThe Conjuring: Last Rites Review: The Warrens Go Out With A Scream In This Hectic, Sweet Finale(~37:45) The PaperThe Paper Review: The Office Spin-Off Is A Hilarious, Charming, And Unexpected Love Letter To Journalism(~01:06:05) Melvin Gregg and Ramona Young, who play Detrick and Nicole(~01:10:56) Highest 2 LowestHighest 2 Lowest Review: Spike Lee & Denzel Washington Reunite For A Bumpy, Exciting Kurosawa RemakeAll 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
10 Syys 1h 27min
Halloween Horror Nights 2025, The Roses, The Spoilery Conclusion of Our Digman! Season 2 Interview, and More
On the September 3, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV news, hear a report about Halloween Horror Nights 2025, we’ll present an interview with the people behind The Roses and talk about that film, and wrap up with the final segment of Brad’s Digman! interview.(~2:18) In The News:https://www.slashfilm.com/1952948/ryan-gosling-star-wars-starfighter-movie-cast-first-look-image/https://www.slashfilm.com/1952217/amazon-lawsuit-digital-movies-battle-cry-better-film-future/https://deadline.com/2025/08/anthony-ippolito-sylvester-stallone-i-play-rocky-movie-1236499116/https://deadline.com/2025/09/cary-elwes-cast-fx-very-young-frankenstein-pilot-1236504332/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/mortal-kombat-ii-summer-2026-release-date-1236357393/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/kobe-bryant-movie-warner-bros-alex-sohn-gavin-johannsen-1236351809/https://variety.com/2025/film/news/wake-up-dead-man-knives-out-theatrical-release-netflix-1236504241/Paramount's Call Of Duty Movie Has To Overcome One Big Problem(~19:14) Halloween Horror Nights 2025Five Nights At Freddy's Is A Better Halloween Horror Nights Maze Than A MovieUniversal's Terrifier Maze Does One Thing Halloween Horror Nights Has Never Done BeforeEvery 2025 Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights Maze Ranked(~33:15) The RosesThe Roses Review: A Devilishly Hilarious Dark Comedy About Love & Marriage(~45:14) Jay Roach and Tony McNamara interview(~01:00:38) Final segment of the Digman 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
3 Syys 1h 7min
Honey Don't!, An Interview With Thunderbolts* Actor Geraldine Viswanathan, and More
On the August 27, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV news, talk a bit about Honey Don’t!, present an interview with a cast member of Marvel’s Thunderbolts, and wrap up with a listener email.(~00:38) In The News:https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/nicolas-cage-true-detective-season-5-1236444023/https://deadline.com/2025/08/the-paper-premiere-all-episodes-binge-1236494468/https://www.indiewire.com/news/analysis/good-boy-dog-point-of-view-horror-movie-wide-release-2-1235147111/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/highlander-remake-casts-karen-gillan-1236350232/https://deadline.com/2025/08/kpop-demon-hunters-netflix-most-popular-film-ever-1236498083/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/kpop-demon-hunters-sony-netflix-sequel-talks-1236353972/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/cobra-kai-creators-tackling-knight-rider-movie-universal-1236353961/https://deadline.com/2025/08/pedro-pascal-todd-haynes-gay-movie-de-noche-1236498843/(~11:45) Jacob’s Trailer ParkKeeper: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8TK8uJjyJgGood Boy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4-CRkd_74gBallad of a Small Player: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVuAfgSLFI4Fallout season 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TsP09cZA7oThe Mastermind: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcncY3iYol0Arco: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNUkW6ywV-cAnemone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVqoyMi98OI(~25:50) Honey Don’t!Honey Don't! Review: Margaret Qualley Sizzles In Ethan Coen's Moody, Unabashedly Queer Noir(~38:00) Geraldine Viswanathan interview(~52:34) Listener emailYiFeng from Boston wrote in, offering some more information about the conversation Bill and I had about physical media last week:1. The biggest jump in quality on disc vs streaming is audio! Currently, ALL streaming platforms are lossy. An average 2hr film is around 500 megabytes lossy for streaming (equivalent to crappy mp3s) vs 5 GIGAbytes lossless (basically identical to studio masters, with no loss at all). So if Wes has full range speakers, you can tell movie soundtracks on Blu-rays have 10x more information than any streaming platforms.2. As for video quality, bitrate-wise the most famous example is the Game of Thrones episode, “The Long Night,” which was a pixelated dark mess on HBO Max, but on 4k disc using a properly calibrated Dolby Vision display, you won’t see pixelization nor macroblocking but pristine high quality hdr image. The biggest selling feature of 4k is hdr!3. At the time of this email, Gemini Man (and Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk) are the only two titles on 4k disc encoded with 60fps dolby vision. Every other 4k disc is 24fps. Currently, 4k discs do not allow for higher than 60fps but can potentially be updated to be variable or 120fps, but as of today, it tops out at 60fps.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
27 Elo 55min
Nobody 2, How To Start A Physical Media Collection in 2025, and More
On the August 20, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV news.(~00:33) In The News:Severance Season 3 Is Undergoing A Big BTS Shakeup Thanks To Ben StillerHundreds Of Classic Looney Tunes Have A New Streaming Home (For Now)HBO Max Has Made Itself A Streaming Destination For Anime FansA New World War Z Movie Might Finally Happen - And It Shouldn't Be A Sequelhttps://deadline.com/2025/08/zack-snyder-last-photograph-stuart-martin-fra-fee-1236492175/https://deadline.com/2025/08/guy-pearce-jack-odonnell-danny-boyle-rupert-murdoch-movie-1236490882/https://deadline.com/2025/08/duffer-brothers-paramount-deal-1236492061/https://deadline.com/2025/08/jason-momoa-david-leitch-pirate-amazon-mgm-studios-1236492399/(~14:01) Nobody 2 spoiler-free conversationNobody 2 Review: Bob Odenkirk Is Invincible In A Violent, Fun Sequel That Wastes No Time(~23:10) Listener emails:Lorenzo wrote in responding to our conversation about James Gunn’s Superman. “Lex’s employee with the mustache is a character named Sydney Happersen. He was introduced during John Byrne’s post-Crisis Superman run, and he worked with Lex there in the comics too. Coincidentally, he was introduced in the same comic book issue as Amanda McCoy, who is another associate of Lex’s who also recently made her live-action debut (during the final season of Superman & Lois).James Gunn has lamented having locked himself into using Adam Warlock in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 after setting him up in a credits scene in Vol. 2 and is therefore trying to move away from using credits scenes to set the stage for future projects. This, I think, explains why he opted to introduce Supergirl prior to the credits rolling on Superman. As for the way in which Supergirl is depicted in her cameo, her upcoming film is based on Tom King’s Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow series, which begins with Supergirl getting drunk on a planet with a red sun as alluded to in her cameo. With regards to Lobo’s role in the Supergirl movie, I don’t think we can really say with much certainty that Kara and Lobo will be “teaming up”. Lobo was not in the Woman of Tomorrow comics. While King initially planned to use Lobo in that run, Lobo didn’t wind up making it in when all was said and done. However, based on those comics I think it’s pretty easy to surmise how Lobo might be incorporated into the film adaptation, and it’s not as an ally to Kara. I think that Lobo will sort of be competing with Supergirl to get to Krem (the big bad of the comic and the movie) first to collect a bounty on him. Lobo is an antihero, so perhaps by the end of the film he will wind up on Supergirl’s side, but I think he will mostly be an antagonist in the movie.I was shocked to hear you guys weren’t fond of the song choice during the Mr. Terrific fight scene. I think that song is lovely. It feels like it could’ve come right off the 50 First Dates soundtrack.(~26:06) Wes from Dallas Fort-Worth wrote in and said:Just wanted to get some help with selecting physical media. I would like to get back into buying Blu-rays but this time, I plan to be very selective and get only the best quality versions.When shopping for them, I see that it has become a mess as there’s just basic movies on Blu-ray, there’s special feature Blu-rays, and then there’s those like the upcoming Tombstone re-release that is probably the best quality you’ll be able to find it in.So my questions are:1. What do I look for on the box to know that this is actually the very best version of a film and that I’m not just buying a standard copy that was out on Blu-ray.2. Could you do a ranking of the best Blu-rays that have the definitive versions of a movie?3. With bandwidth speeds increasing, do you think streaming from Netflix or iTunes will get to the same quality as these Blu-ray’s?4. Off topic - any chance we’ll ever get to see the 120 fps version of Gemini Man somewhere, especially since many TVs now support this?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
20 Elo 46min
Weapons (with Zach Cregger), Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3 (with showrunners), Fixed (with Genndy Tartakovsky), and More
On the August 13, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by a bunch of people to talk about the latest film and TV news, and present interviews with the folks behind Weapons, Fixed, and season 3 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.(~00:25) In The News:https://deadline.com/2025/08/final-destination-7-in-works-lori-evans-taylor-1236482729/https://deadline.com/2025/08/lionsgate-legendary-merger-buzz-jon-feltheimer-1236481733/(Paramount might try to buy WB)https://deadline.com/2025/08/paramount-sets-rights-deal-tko-group-streaming-1236483386/https://deadline.com/2025/08/pedro-pascal-tony-gilroy-behemoth-1236482461/https://deadline.com/2025/08/kristen-wiig-jonah-hill-cut-off-release-date-1236482531/https://deadline.com/2025/08/rambo-prequel-movie-noah-centineo-1236483104/(~18:05) Weapons spoiler-free chat(~23:49) Weapons spoiler discussion(~43:29) Zach Cregger interview(~51:18) Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3(~01:08:57) Akiva Goldsman and Henry Alonso Myers interview(~01:18:50) Fixed(~01:31:06) Genndy Tartakovsky 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
13 Elo 1h 45min
The Naked Gun (with Akiva Schaffer and the Screenwriters), Together (with Alison Brie, Dave Franco & Writer/Director Michael Shanks), Jurassic World Rebirth Thailand Recap (with Gareth Edwards, Jonathan Bailey, and More)
On the August 7, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by a bunch of people to talk about the latest film and TV news, recount a work trip he took to Thailand for Jurassic World Rebirth, and dig into new releases The Naked Gun and Together, plus play interviews with the folks behind those movies.(~01:15) In The News:https://variety.com/2025/film/news/spider-verse-spinoff-spider-punk-daniel-kaluuya-1236478758/How Sony's Spider-Punk Movie Could Best Marvel Studios At Their Own Gamehttps://deadline.com/2025/08/mark-ruffalo-spider-man-brand-new-day-incredible-hulk-1236476885/https://deadline.com/2025/08/tom-holland-plays-coy-james-bond-casting-rumors-1236477122/https://deadline.com/2025/08/steven-knight-james-bond-bucket-list-1236476308/https://variety.com/2025/film/news/star-wars-starfighter-matt-smith-1236479252/https://deadline.com/2025/07/presumed-innocent-season-2-jack-reynor-1236473525/https://deadline.com/2025/07/oceans-prequel-lee-isaac-chung-1236475906/https://deadline.com/2025/08/nancy-meyers-reacts-the-holiday-limited-series-1236477053/https://deadline.com/2025/08/a-quiet-place-part-iii-john-krasinski-1236476483/(~29:10) The Naked Gun(~46:40) Doug Mand and Dan Gregor interview(~01:05:31) Akiva Schaffer interviewThe Naked Gun Director Talks Spoof 'Rules' And The Reboot's Funniest Moments [Exclusive Interview]The Naked Gun Review: Comedy Is Back With The Biggest, Hardest & Stupidest Laughs In Years(~01:16:54) Together(~01:27:25) Michael Shanks interview(~01:37:50) Alison Brie and Dave Franco interviewAlison Brie And Dave Franco Want To Freak You Out Together [Exclusive Interview]Together Review: Alison Brie And Dave Franco Get Gross In A Body Horror Comedy [Sundance](~01:46:28) Jurassic World Rebirth Thailand recap(~01:50:54) Gareth Edwards/Jonathan Bailey(~01:56:35) Luna Blaise/David Iocano(~02:01:52) Audrina MirandaJurassic World Rebirth is now available to rent or own on DigitalAll 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
7 Elo 2h 6min
