Water Cooler: Land of Bad, Cold Mountain, Legends of the MonsterVerse, and More
On the June 26, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about HBO, and then gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.Right here at the top of the show, I’d like to issue a quick correction.In The News:Warner Bros. Discovery Must Protect HBO at All Costs – But Can They Actually Pull It Off?HBO's Harry Potter TV Series Summons Succession Veterans As Showrunner And DirectorIn the Water Cooler:What we’ve been Doing: Ryan - training for a marathon What we’ve been Reading:Ben read The October Country by Ray Bradbury.Ryan read Legends of the MonsterVerse omnibus, killing floor Jack Reacher book What we’ve been Watching:Ryan watched Land of Bad, Critters 2, Transformers commentary track, Cast Away, Godzilla Raids Again, Dirty Harry movies. Ben watched Touch, Hannah Einbinder: Everything Must Go, The Thin Man Goes Home, and Cold Mountain.What we’ve been Playing:Ryan played Star Wars Hunters. 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, and wherever you get your podcasts.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 your e-mail on the air.Don’t forget to take a moment 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
26 Jun 202443min
RIP Donald Sutherland, Jiminy Glick Returns, Lethal Weapon 5 Apparently Has a Director, and More
On the June 25, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to talk about the latest film and TV news.In The News:Donald Sutherland, Legendary Actor Of Incredible Range, Has Died At 88Colin Farrell's Batman Villain Starts A Gotham Mob War In The Penguin TrailerBatman: Caped Crusader Is Going To Twist One Of The Dark Knight's Best VillainsMarvel's Scrapped Version Of Blade Was Set In The 1920sM3GAN Is Getting A Horny Spin-Off Movie About An A.I. LovebotNobody 2 Is Official, And Bob Odenkirk Just Landed The Most Exciting Action Director Working TodayLethal Weapon 5 May Be Happening With An Unexpected DirectorAndor Season 2 Will Bring Back Star Wars Characters That Will Change How You See One FilmJiminy Glick is back!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, and wherever you get your podcasts.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 your e-mail on the air.Don’t forget to take a moment 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
25 Jun 202428min
Inside Out 2 Races Toward a Billion Dollars, Box Office Updates, and Mailbag Questions
On the June 24, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /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.In The News:Inside Out 2 Has Already Dethroned Dune 2 as the Biggest Movie of 2024 So FarInside Out 2 Just Hit A Box Office Milestone Not Seen Since Avengers: EndgameA Quiet Place: Day One Set To Be 2024's First Big Horror Box Office HitRussell Crowe’s Horror Flop The Exorcism Just Broke the Worst Kind of Box Office RecordIn The Mailbag:Dalton from Seattle wrote in: In response to you and Ryan discussing renting theaters: We have a theater in Seattle that does just what you two were describing. A few years ago, some friends and I rented out The Beacon Theater here in Seattle. It's a small, very fun vintage theater with one screen. They serve candy, popcorn, beer and wine. They offer an amazing service where you can request an old film, and they will track down the digital film print of the movie to screen for you. We watched the original Ghostbusters movie. It was such a blast. It's such a cool business idea. I'm hoping to rent it out and request the original 90's TMNT sometime in the near future. Thought you guys might get a kick out of that!Finally circling back around to the rest of the email written in a while ago by Wes from Dallas/Ft. Worth, and there are multiple points to address here. First, he wants to know, Ryan, why the world of box office reporting does not always take inflation into account when comparing past data to current data.Similarly: why is there such a focus on dollars and not the number of tickets sold?While I wouldn't mind paying a premium to go to the movies, it would have to come with a premium experience, and it just isn't so. And what does that mean for people with lower incomes? Unfortunately, it seems like we are approaching a point where a premium experience may not even be possible if studios can't justify making enough movies for theaters to exist. Assuming movie theaters start closing down, what outlook do you see ten years from now if things don't change? Will going to the movies be like going to the Opera with limited showings only on specific dates and very expensive tickets? What changes would you make to fix the industry?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, and wherever you get your podcasts.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 your e-mail on the air.Don’t forget to take a moment 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
24 Jun 202436min
The Bikeriders Feels Like A Welcome Throwback, Plus An Interview With Writer/Director Jeff Nichols
On the June 21, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson presents an interview with The Bikeriders writer/director Jeff Nichols.In Our Feature Presentation: The Bikeriders Review: Jeff Nichols Helms A Beautiful Austin Butler Drama [Austin Film Festival]Jeff Nichols 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, and wherever you get your podcasts.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 your e-mail on the air.Don’t forget to take a moment 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
21 Jun 202427min
Inside Out 2 Opens Huge, Sony Buys Alamo Drafthouse, Practical Magic 2, Blade Loses Another Director, and More
On the June 18, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /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: Where Have All The Memorable Movie Themes Gone? Hollywood Composers Speak Out [Exclusive] Also: no podcast tomorrow! We’ll be back on Thursday. In The News: Inside Out 2 Sets Historic Box Office Record With $295 Million Global DebutThe First Story Details For New Jurassic World Movie Are Here, And Kind Of BoringMarvel's Seemingly Cursed Blade Movie Loses Its DirectorCharlize Theron Could've Played Jason's Mom In the Canceled A24 Friday the 13th SeriesCanceled Game Of Throne Spin-Off Is Un-Canceled As New Pilot Moves ForwardBeloved Theater Chain Alamo Drafthouse Has Been Bought By Sony PicturesPractical Magic 2 Conjures Original Stars For A Magical SequelLegendary Stop-Motion Director Henry Selick Is Making A Spiritual Successor To CoralineHorror Master Jordan Peele's Next Movie Has A Release Date (And You'll Have To Wait A Bit)Francis Ford Coppola's Bonkers Megalopolis Finally Has A Distributor — Here's When You Can See ItThe Wildest Horror Movie Of The '80s Is Getting Remake From The Director Of SmileAll 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, and wherever you get your podcasts.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 your e-mail on the air.Don’t forget to take a moment 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
18 Jun 202439min
House of the Dragon Season 2 Is Here, Plus An Interview With Showrunner Ryan Condal
On the June 17, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Jacob Hall to talk a little about House of the Dragon season 2 and present an interview with showrunner Ryan Condal.In the Our Feature Presentation: House Of The Dragon Season 2 Review: Game Of Thrones, But Moreso In This Terrific Second SeasonHouse Of The Dragon Season 2: The Team Black Character GuideHouse Of The Dragon Season 2: The Team Green Character GuideThe Most Important Things To Remember Before Watching House Of The Dragon Season 2Ryan Condal 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, and wherever you get your podcasts.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 your e-mail on the air.Please take a moment 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
17 Jun 202420min
Inside Out 2: The Highs and Lows of Pixar's Latest Sequel
On the June 14, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editors Brad Oman and BJ Colangelo to talk about the newest Pixar film, Inside Out 2.In the Our Feature Presentation: Inside Out 2 Review: Pixar's Sequel Isn't As Good As The Original, But It Will Still Make You EmotionalGeneral spoiler-free thoughtsHow does this compare to the first Inside Out?SpoilersLittle moments/jokesEaster eggThe anxiety attackIs Pixar back?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, and wherever you get your podcasts.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 your e-mail on the air.Please take a moment 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
14 Jun 202437min
The Boys Season 4 Approaches The Show's Endgame, Plus An Interview With Showrunner Eric Kripke
On the June 13, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Jacob Hall to talk about The Boys season 4 and present an interview with showrunner Eric Kripke.In Our Feature Presentation: The Boys Season 4 Review: The Superhero Series Gets Mired In MiseryEric Kripke interviewListener email: Jerry in Ohio writes: Hi Ben & Slash Film crew! Ben and Jacob mentioned reading some books on a recent Water Cooler episode. When I was working in the office I used to always have a book on me to read. Now that I’m working from home I have so many distractions that I haven’t read anything in years. I am going to get back to reading. Do you buy physical books or are you reading on a Kindle or other device?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, and wherever you get your podcasts.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 your e-mail on the air.Please take a moment 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
13 Jun 202428min
