Mini-Water Cooler: Telemarketers, Bottoms, Eega, Who is Erin Carter? and More
On the August 31, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Chris Evangelista to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.Opening Banter: In The News:Taylor Swift's Eras Tour Is Heading To Movie Theaters With An Official Concert FilmAt The Water Cooler:What we’ve been Doing: What we’ve been Reading:Ben read Cinema Speculation by Quentin Tarantino.What we’ve been Watching:Chris watched Telemarketers, Harlen Coben’s Shelter, and Who is Erin Carter?Ben watched Bottoms, Gran Turismo, Eega, and The Underground Railroad.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.The /Film Show is published two times a week, 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 The /Film Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). And please subscribe to our newsletter!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 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 providing the basis for our logo.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
31 Elo 202332min
TikTok Has Broken Hollywood, RIP Bob Barker and Arleen Sorkin, Box Office, and More
On the August 29, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the weekend’s box office numbers, and then by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to talk about the latest film and TV news.Opening Banter: In The News:Bottoms Just Beat A Pandemic Era Box Office Record Set By Everything Everywhere All At OnceBottoms Grosses $516k From Just 10 Locations In Small But Mighty Opening WeekendBefore Bottoms, Ayo Edebiri & Rachel Sennott's Short-Lived Miniseries Is Essential ViewingBlue Beetle Scores Solid Second Weekend At The Box Office Thanks To National Cinema DayYou're Not Dreaming: Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer Has Passed Inception At The US Box OfficeSony Claims Gran Turismo Beat Barbie At The Weekend Box Office, But It's Pretty SketchyBarbie Is Now Warner Bros.' Biggest Movie Ever At The Global Box OfficeBarbie Passes Mario To Become Highest Grossing Film Of The Year At The Domestic Box OfficeJurassic Park's 30th Anniversary Box Office Take Proves People Still Love Spielberg's DinosTake a breakBob Barker, Legendary Host Of The Price Is Right, Has Died At 99Arleen Sorkin, The Original Voice Of Harley Quinn, Has Died At 67Disney+ Won't Release The Spiderwick Chronicles TV Show That's Already Completed FilmingAfter A Messy Production And Awful Reviews, HBO Has Canceled The IdolThe Lord Of The Rings Animated Film Is Delayed, So The War Of The Rohirrim Will Have To WaitDune: Part Two Has Officially Been Delayed Until March 2024Why Dune Director Denis Villeneuve Wants To Adapt Dune: MessiahTikTok Has Broken Hollywood And No One Knows What To Do About ItAll 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.The /Film Show is published two times a week, 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 The /Film Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). And please subscribe to our newsletter!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 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 providing the basis for our logo.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
29 Elo 202343min
Spoiler Discussion: Ahsoka Eps. 1 and 2, Plus: Rebel Moon Trailer
On the August 24, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman and Star Wars expert Bryan Young to talk about the first two episodes of Ahsoka and chat about the trailer for Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon.Opening Banter: In The News:Ahsoka Review: The Force Is With This Star Wars Show, But It's No Jedi (Yet)Brad and Bryan’s Reaction to AhsokaDoes this work for people who haven’t watched Rebels or Clone Wars?Take a breakAhsoka Explores A 'Master And Apprentice' – And Sets Up A Captivating Star Wars StoryAhsoka Stirs Up Some 'Toil And Trouble' With Its Intriguing New VillainsAsk Bryan about the episode titles and their layers. Speculation about where this is all goingThe Rebel Moon Trailer Lets Zack Snyder Go Full Star Wars On NetflixAll the other stuff you need to know:This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FILMDAILY and get on your way to being your best self.You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes.The /Film Show is published two times a week, 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 The /Film Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). And please subscribe to our newsletter!Send your feedback, questions, comments and concerns to us at bpearson@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 providing the basis for our logo.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
24 Elo 202339min
Weekend Box Office and Mini-Water Cooler: TMNT: Mutant Mayhem, Gran Turismo, and More
On the August 22, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer Ryan Scott to talk about the weekend’s box office numbers. Later, he’s joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to gather around the virtual water cooler to talk about what they’ve been up to.Opening Banter: In The News:Amazon Prime Video Cancels A League Of Their Own And The Peripheral After Previously Renewing ThemBlue Beetle Dethrones Barbie At The Box Office With $25 Million Opening WeekendBlue Beetle's Brutal Opening Weekend Is Very Bad News For DCStrays Gets Abandoned At The Box Office With $8.5 Million Opening WeekendMeg 2 Swims Past $300 Million At The Global Box Office, But Is That Enough?Pixar's Elemental Overtakes Across The Spider-Verse At The International Box OfficePrey Is Finally Getting A Physical Media Release Following Hulu DebutThe Mandalorian, Loki, And WandaVision Are Getting Limited Edition 4K And Blu-Ray ReleasesAt The Water Cooler:What we’ve been Doing: What we’ve been Reading:What we’ve been Watching:Ben and Brad watched Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant MayhemBen watched Untold: Swamp Kings.Brad watched Muscles & Mayhem: The Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators, Gran Turismo, Blue Beetle, and The Last Voyage of the Demeter.What we’ve been Eating:Brad tried Late Night Loaded Taco Doritos, Butterscotch Scoop Snickers, Little Debbie Swiss Rolls Cereal, Carmella Creeper Monster Cereal.What we’ve been Playing:Brad has been getting into pinball.All the other stuff you need to know:This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FILMDAILY and get on your way to being your best self.You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes.The /Film Show is published two times a week, 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 The /Film Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). And please subscribe to our newsletter!Send your feedback, questions, comments and concerns to us at bpearson@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 providing the basis for our logo.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
22 Elo 20231h 5min
Mini-Water Cooler: The Prestige, 65, Buffalo '66, Neopets, and More
On the August 17, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to gather around the virtual water cooler to talk about what they’ve been up to.Opening Banter: At The Water Cooler:What we’ve been Doing: Ben visited Turks and Caicos.BJ didn’t die of COVID!What we’ve been Reading:Ben read The Prestige by Christopher Priest.BJ just started Unlikeable Female Characters: The Women Pop Culture Wants You to Hate by Anna Bogutskaya.What we’ve been Watching:Ben watched Talk to Me, 65, and started Only Murders in the Building season 3.BJ watched Attack the Block on the big screen, Polyester in Odorama, and Buffalo ‘66.What we’ve been Eating:BJ is eating the opposite of the “Girl Dinner” trend. What we’ve been Playing:BJ is playing Neopets again!All the other stuff you need to know:This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FILMDAILY and get on your way to being your best self.You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes.The /Film Show is published two times a week, 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 The /Film Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). And please subscribe to our newsletter!Send your feedback, questions, comments and concerns to us at bpearson@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 providing the basis for our logo.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
17 Elo 202343min
RIP William Friedkin, Wonder Woman 3 Isn't Happening, Talk 2 Me, and More
On the August 15, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news.Opening Banter: Ben is back!In The News:Strike updateThe Emmys Move From September To January Due To The Hollywood StrikesWilliam Friedkin, Oscar-Winning Director Of The Exorcist, Dead At 87How The Exorcist Became The Most Respected Horror Movie Of All Time (And A Box Office Smash Hit)Turner Classic Movies Will Honor Director William Friedkin With A Two-Night Cinematic TributeNo, Wonder Woman 3 Isn't Happening, Despite Gal Gadot's Claims OtherwiseIt Sounds Like Sydney Sweeney Could Be A Key Spider-Person In Madame WebTalk To Me Sequel In The Works As A24 Leans Into Their Second Horror Franchise“We’re going to take a quick break, and we’ll be right back”Box Office Report:Barbie And Oppenheimer Are King And Queen Of The Box Office Again This WeekendBarbie Passes $500 Million At The Domestic Box Office, Enters Top 25 All-TimeChristopher Nolan's Oppenheimer Passes Interstellar At The Box Office – Is Inception Next?TMNT: Mutant Mayhem Oozes Past Meg 2: The Trench At The Box OfficeMeg 2: The Trench Has A Monster Debut At The Global Box OfficeThe Last Voyage Of The Demeter Sails Into A Doomed Opening Weekend At The Box OfficeUniversal Had Two Different Dracula Movies Flop At The Box Office This YearRise Of The Beasts Is Officially The Lowest-Grossing Live-Action Transformers Movie EverAll the other stuff you need to know:This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FILMDAILY and get on your way to being your best self.You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes.The /Film Show is published two times a week, 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 The /Film Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). And please subscribe to our newsletter!Send your feedback, questions, comments and concerns to us at bpearson@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 providing the basis for our logo.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
15 Elo 202340min
Scream 7 Finds a Director, Plus Sneakers, The Mask of Dimitrios, and More
On the August 3, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to talk about some film and TV news and gather around the virtual water cooler to talk about what they’ve been up to.Opening Banter: There won’t be any podcast episodes next week, since Ben’s taking a vacation.In The News:Scream 7 Wants To Know If Happy Death Day Director Likes Scary MoviesQuick strike update: The studios have reached out to the WGA and set a meeting for tomorrow.“We’re going to take a quick break, and we’ll be right back”At The Water Cooler:What we’ve been Doing: What we’ve been Reading:What we’ve been Watching:Chris watched Sneakers and The Passenger. Ben watched One False Move and The Mask of Dimitrios. What we’ve been Eating:What we’ve been Playing:Ben wants to give a shout-out to Mr. Mister’s “Welcome to the Real World.”All the other stuff you need to know:This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FILMDAILY and get on your way to being your best self.You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes.The /Film Show is published two times a week, 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 The /Film Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). And please subscribe to our newsletter!Send your feedback, questions, comments and concerns to us at bpearson@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 providing the basis for our logo.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
3 Elo 202321min
Loki Season 2 and Saw X Trailers, Weekend Box Office Numbers, and More
On the August 1, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news, including the weekend’s box office numbers, the Loki season 2 trailer, Sony’s release date shuffle, and more.Opening Banter: Check out our list of the Top 100 Star Wars movie moments. Paul Reubens, Actor Behind Beloved Pee-Wee Herman Character, Dead At 70. Euphoria Star Angus Cloud Has Died At 25In The News:Barbie Is Already The Third Biggest Movie Of The Year At The Box Office (And It Could Be The Biggest)Oppenheimer Soars Past $400 Million Mark At The Global Box OfficeOppenheimer's IMAX Run Extended, Leaving Mission: Impossible Out In The ColdHaunted Mansion's $25 Million Opening Weekend Won't Pay The Haunted RentSound Of Freedom, The Surprise Hit Of The Summer, Leaves A Messy String Of Questions In Its Wake5 Reasons A24's Talk To Me Is Already A Box Office HitPixar's Elemental Is Now The Biggest Original Hollywood Movie Since The Pandemic“We’re going to take a quick break, and we’ll be right back”Loki Season 2 Trailer: The God Of Mischief Returns As A Man Out Of TimeDonald Glover, Star Of Lando, Will Now Co-Write The Series For Disney+Beyond The Spider-Verse Yanked Off Calendar, Venom 3 And Kraven Get New Dates In Sony Release ShuffleSaw X Trailer: Welcome Back To John Kramer's Trap HouseSaw X Will Take Place Between The First And Second Films, Features The Return Of Tobin Bell's JigsawAll 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.The /Film Show is published two times a week, 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 The /Film Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). And please subscribe to our newsletter!Send your feedback, questions, comments and concerns to us at bpearson@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 providing the basis for our logo.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
1 Elo 202347min
