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On the August 19 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /film weekend editor Brad Oman and senior writer Ben Pearson to discuss the latest film and TV news, including Masters of the Universe, The Snyder Cut of Justice League, Venom 2 and Disney+. And in the Mailbag, we’ll be responding to some letters about Neill Blomkamp and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.   Opening Banter: There was no episode on Friday but this week is D23 Expo 2019.   In the News: Brad - ‘Masters of the Universe: Revelation’ Animated Series Revival Coming From Kevin Smith at Netflix Ben - Jason Momoa Has Seen the Snyder Cut of ‘Justice League’, and He Has a One-Word Review Ben (og Chris) - ‘Venom 2’ Will Be Shot By Cinematographer Robert Richardson Brad: Disney Aiming to Crack Down on Password Sharing with Charter Communications Cable CompanyBrad: Disney+ Announces Compatible Devices for Launch and International Pricing Plans   In The Mailbag: Haisam (Pronounces Hi-Sam) from Egypt writes in “On the August 15th episode, while discussing the RoboCop news, you guys brought up Neill Blomkamp and Chris mention how he thinks he’s a bad filmmaker. While I agree, Blomkamp filmography is bad, I don’t think the guy keeps falling upwards or the implication that he’s a hack. I find Blomkamp to be an interesting filmmaker with one major flaw.  He is a technical and visually driven director who puts a tremendous effort and attention to detail in the image and has total command and control over it, yet has no sense of storytelling. Just like Gareth Edwards, and to some extent, Zack Snyder, his skill as a writer is far behind his skill as a visualizer. Blomkamp’s approach to action and spectacle is very uniquely his own. It has intention and clear point of view, and doesn’t just go for the flashy overstimulating bombast that amounts to visual noise. While his style feels influenced by video game cut scenes, it's done in a way that is dynamic, and shows an understanding of the cinematic medium.   If you get a chance to check any of the ART OF THE MOVIE book of one his films you’ll see how deep and fledged his approach to the process is. It’s just that despite all this micromanagement and focus on the frame, he lacks that nuanced perspective when it comes to the bigger picture and story. Which is why I don’t think he has not made a good movie yet. There is still a lot of promise though, and I wouldn't write him off yet. Love you all, keep up the good work.” Some responses to our Once Upon A Time In Hollywood spoiler discussion:Gokul from Auckland, NZ writes in: I have just listened to your spoiler-cast on Once Upon A Time in Hollywood ( a little late I know but NZ only got the movie here last week), and I was really caught up by your discussion about whether having prior knowledge about the Mansons and Sharon Tate was needed to really get the most out of this movie.   What really interested me was that most of the crew seemed to think that the background knowledge wasn’t needed and in Chris’s and Ben’s point of view, the audience should already know about this as part of their education. I thought I would share my thoughts from a perspective of someone brought up outside of the United States, and who wasn’t around when these events occurred.   Personally I think this movie actually requires you to do some homework and learn about Tate and the Mansons. My girlfriend and I both saw the movie together and while I had some cursory knowledge about the events, my girlfriend was going in blind as this era in American history is not taught in the NZ curriculum.   What that meant was, the build up to the end and the anticipation of what was going to happen was kind of wasted on my girlfriend. I mean, she knew that something could happen to Rick and Cliff but the added dread about what could happen to Sharon was simply missing for her. In fact, she couldn’t understand what the point of Tate’s role in the film was. To my girlfriend, it jus Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

19 Aug 201940min

On the August 15 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to discuss the latest film and TV news, including Joker, Star Wars, an Interactive Haunted House movie, RoboCop Returns, and Mindhunter season 2. Opening Banter: Chris talks Rocketman swag. In the News: HT: A New Tool Designed to Detect Spoilers Proves How Impossible It is to Be Unspoiled Chris: Joaquin Phoenix Reveals the Surprising Inspiration For His ‘Joker’ Laugh  HT (og Brad): Rumor: Ewan McGregor Has Signed for Obi-Wan Kenobi Series on Disney+ Chris: Interactive Haunted House Movie Coming From Alexandre Aja and Amblin, Based on an Idea by Mike Flanagan HT: ‘RoboCop Returns’ Director Neill Blomkamp is Off Project, Directing New Horror Film Instead Chris: ‘Mindhunter’ Season 2 Goes Further Into the Heart of Darkness   Other Articles 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 iTunes, 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 iTunes, 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

15 Aug 201926min

On the August 14 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by senior writer Ben Pearson, and writer Chris Evangelista to discuss the latest film and TV news, including Marvel television, Paddington 2, Searching 2, Star Wars, Snake Eyes, CBS/Viacom, and Angry Birds 2.   In the News: Ben (og HT): Marvel TV is Developing Separate Disney+ Series From Marvel Studios, Jeph Loeb Says Peter (og HT): ‘Star Wars Resistance’ Season 2 Trailer: The Final Season Brings Kylo Ren on Board Chris: ‘Paddington 2’ is Hugh Grant’s Best Movie, According to Hugh Grant  Ben: ‘Searching 2’ in the Works at Sony’s Stage 6 Films, Original Creative Team is Returning  Chris: ‘G.I. Joe’ Spin-off Movie ‘Snake Eyes’ Might Star Henry Golding Ben: CBS and Viacom Merge, Reuniting After More Than a Decade Apart Ben: What the Viacom/CBS Merger Means for ‘Star Trek’, ‘Mission: Impossible’ Chris: ‘Angry Birds 2’ is the Highest-Rated Video Game Movie Ever on Rotten Tomatoes, Which Isn’t Saying Much   Other Articles 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 iTunes, 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 iTunes, 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

14 Aug 201926min

On the August 13 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman and writer Chris Evangelista to discuss the latest film and TV news, including Universal canceling the release of The Hunt, a new Stephen King film, Disney’s plans for Fox, Aladdin 2, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, and the streaming value of shows like The Big Bang Theory, Two and a Half Men, and Seinfeld.   In the News:   Brad - Universal Cancels ‘The Hunt’ Release After Mass Shootings, Political Controversy, and Uproar Chris - Stephen King’s ‘Roadwork’ Movie Now Under Construction, With ‘It’ Team Producing Brad - New Details Emerge About Fox’s Future as Disney Nitpicks the Studio’s Film Slate Chris - ‘Aladdin’ Sequel in Early Stages, According to Producer Brad - ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ Score Length May Hint at Film’s Runtime Brad - HBO Max May Pay $1.5 Billion to Stream All of ‘Big Bang Theory’ and ‘Two and a Half Men’; ‘Seinfeld’ Could Be Next   Other Articles Mentioned: Universal’s Cancellation of ‘The Hunt’ is Morally Indefensible and Financially Unavoidable   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 iTunes, 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 iTunes, 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

13 Aug 201939min

On the August 12 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall, weekend editor Brad Oman, senior writer Ben Pearson and writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to discuss what they’ve been up to at the Water Cooler.   At The Water Cooler: What we’ve been Doing:Peter was in Las Vegas for the magic convention Magic Live. He got the opportunity to visit David Copperfield’s museum and airplane hanger. And he won $200 in a slot machine. Ben wants to quickly plug Jurassic Park in Concert Hoai-Tran visited the hometown of Charles Addams for The Addams Family, saw early footage of Gemini Man, went to an A24 Public Access Screening of Good Time underneath a Queens subway line. What we’ve been Reading:AChris re-read Doctor Sleep by Stephen King, and ended up liking it much more the second time.  Ben read Agatha Christie’s Death on the Nile What we’ve been Watching:HT, Chris and Jacob saw Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark.   Jacob and Brad saw The Farewell.   Before he went to Vegas, Peter went to Disneyland to experience the Main Street Electrical Parade. Chris watched Glow: Season 3. Ben watched Love Antosha, Parasite, Pather Panchali, The Burial of Kojo, and The Castle of Cagliostro   Jacob watched Pulp Fiction, Inglourious Basterds, American Hangman, and The Ring Two.   Hoai-Tran watched The Art of Racing in the Rain and Lady Snowblood. What we’ve been Eating:Peter are Hattie B’s Hot Chicken at the Cosmopolitan hotel and casino. Brad tried a much smaller scale version of the Fool’s Gold Loaf sandwich. What we’ve been Playing:Jacob played Horrified again, and started reading the rulebook for Band of Blades.   Other Articles Mentioned: /Film Visits David Copperfield’s Secret Warehouse/Museum to Learn The Magic History Behind ‘Burt Wonderstone’ Scary Stories review Scary Stories spoiler review Alamo Drafthouse Downtown Los Angeles Video Tour   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 iTunes, 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 iTunes, 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 Aug 20191h 16min

On the August 9, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman and writer Hoai-Tran Bui to talk about the latest film and TV news, including a reaction to some Gemini Man footage, whether or not Harold and Kumar 4 is a good idea, a possible Quentin Tarantino horror film, and a new G.I. Joe movie in the works.   Opening Banter:    In The News:   HT - Watching Extended ‘Gemini Man’ Footage is Like Seeing a Lost Young Will Smith Performance Brad (og Fred) - There’s an Idea for ‘Harold and Kumar 4’, Says Kal Penn [TCA 2019] HT - Quentin Tarantino’s 10th Film Could Be Horror if He Comes Up with a “Terrific” Story Jacob - New ‘G.I. Joe’ Movie in the Works From ‘Mission: Impossible’ and ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Writers   Other Articles 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 iTunes, 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 iTunes, 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

9 Aug 201924min

On the August 8, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman, and writer Hoai-Tran Bui to talk about the latest film and TV news, including Annapurna Pictures, Lord and Miller’s Marvel projects, a new Taika Waititi movie, the Game of Thrones guys head to Netflix, more Coming 2 America casting, MoviePass, and Amazon’s The Lord of the Rings TV series.   Opening Banter:    In The News:   Ben - Annapurna Pictures May Be Exploring the Idea of Bankruptcy, Founder Megan Ellison Has “No Intention” to Shut Down the Company Brad (og Ben) - Lord and Miller Tease New Live-Action Marvel Shows, Aiming for Something Unprecedented on TV HT - Taika Waititi is Directing ‘Next Goal Wins’ for Fox Searchlight Before ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Ben - ‘Game of Thrones’ Creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss Sign Massive $200 Million Deal at Netflix Brad (og Ben) - MoviePass Changed Some Users’ Passwords on Purpose So They Couldn’t Use the Service Brad - ‘Coming 2 America’ Brings Back James Earl Jones Among Other New and Returning Characters HT (og Ben) - Amazon’s ‘The Lord of the Rings’ Show to Have 20 Episodes in Its First Season   Other Articles 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 iTunes, 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 iTunes, 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 Aug 201936min

On the August 6, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman, and writer Hoai-Tran Bui to talk about the latest film and TV news, including Disney’s plans to reboot Home Alone and slow down development on Fox films, dueling John Henry movies, Coming 2 America, and some awards discussion about the Emmys, BAFTAs, and Oscars.   Opening Banter:    In The News:   HT - Disney to Reboot Fox’s ‘Home Alone’, ‘Night at the Museum’, and More for Disney+ Brad - Disney Pulling Back on Fox Film Development After Studio Acquisitions Disappoint in the Third Quarter Ben - Are You Ready for Dueling John Henry Movies? Terry Crews and Dwayne Johnson Are Playing the Folk Hero HT - Wesley Snipes Joins Eddie Murphy in ‘Coming to America 2’ Ben - This Year’s Emmys Will Not Have a Host, But Will Offer “Many Surprises” Ben - BAFTAs Creating a Casting Category – Could Oscars Be Next?   Other Articles Mentioned: How the ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Final Battle Was Made Casting By documentary on Amazon Prime Video   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 iTunes, 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 iTunes, 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 Aug 201933min