Warfare Is Unlike Any War Film We've Ever Seen + Interviews with Directors Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza
On the April 11, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Jacob Hall and staff writers Jeremy Mathai and Bill Bria to talk about the new movie Warfare and present an interview with the movie’s two directors, Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland.In Our Feature Presentation: Warfare Review: A Disturbing, Riveting Nightmare That Redefines 'War Movie'Interview with Ray Mendoza and Alex GarlandAll 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, 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! Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
11 Huhti 39min
Spoiler-Free Discussion About Drop, Blumhouse's Latest High-Concept Thriller + Interview With Director Christopher Landon
On the April 10, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo and staff writer Ryan Scott to have a spoiler-free conversation about Christopher Landon’s new movie Drop, and we’ll present an interview with director Christopher Landon.In Our Feature Presentation: Drop Review: This Bad Date Makes For A Killer Thriller [SXSW]Spoiler-free thoughtsInterview with Christopher LandonAll 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, 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! Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
10 Huhti 24min
Yellowjackets Season 3 is Incredible + Interview With Director Ben Semanoff
On the April 9, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to talk about season 3 of Yellowjackets and present an interview with the director of the most recent episode, Ben Semanoff.In Our Feature Presentation: Yellowjackets Season 3 Review: The Coming-Of-Age Cannibal Mystery Series Has Us Hungering For MoreHow does season 3 compare to other seasons?What makes episode 9 special?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, 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! Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
9 Huhti 20min
Hell of a Summer is A Horror Comedy Done Right + Interview With Writer/Director/Star Finn Wolfhard
On the April 8, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks about the new horror comedy Hell of a Summer, and presents an interview with writer/director/star Finn Wolfhard.In Our Feature Presentation: Hell of a Summer Review: A Campfire Slasher That’s Light on Scares But Big on CharmFinn Wolfhard 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, 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! Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
8 Huhti 26min
Universal's Epic Universe Theme Park is Astonishing
On the April 7, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Jacob Hall to talk all about Universal’s new Epic Universe.In Our Feature Presentation: Epic Universe Envisions A Bold New World For Immersive Theme Parks – And It SucceedsAll 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, 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! Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
7 Huhti 46min
Freaky Tales Is An Unusual Outlier + Interview With Writer/Directors Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck
On the April 4, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks about the new film Freaky Tales and presents an interview with the movie's writer/directors, Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck.In Our Feature Presentation: Freaky Tales!Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck 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, 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! Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
4 Huhti 21min
The Ballad of Wallis Island Is One of My Favorite Films of 2025 + Interview With Writers/Stars Tim Key and Tom Basden
On the April 3, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks about one of his favorite films of the year so far, The Ballad of Wallis Island, and presents an interview with the writers/stars of the film.In Our Feature Presentation:Interview with Tim Key and Tom BasdenAll 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, 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! Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
3 Huhti 22min
Water Cooler: RIP Val Kilmer, Discworld, The Studio, and More
On the April 2, 2025 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 watching.Before we get to that, RIP Val Kilmer.In the Water Cooler:What we’ve been Doing:Jacob ran two half marathons and then suffered a terrible accident. What we’ve been Reading:Ben read The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins.Jacob read The Path to Paradise by Sam Wasson, and has begun reading Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series. What we’ve been Watching:Ben has been watching a bunch of stuff he can’t talk about yet, but he wants to talk about The Brutalist 4K. Jacob watched Warfare, Mickey 17, The Studio, and The Pitt. What we’ve been Playing:Ben has been listening to The Serpent and the Rainbow score.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, 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! Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2 Huhti 32min
