Water Cooler: RIP Scott Wampler, House of the Dragon Season 2, Armour of God, and More
On the June 6, 2024 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 up to.In the Water Cooler:What we’ve been Doing:Jacob wants to say a few words about Scott Wampler. What we’ve been Reading:Ben read Tough Without a Gun: The Life and Extraordinary Afterlife of Humphrey Bogart, by Stefan Kanfer.Jacob read the first six books in the Slough House series, the rest of the Three Body Problem books, and D-Day by Antony Beevor.What we’ve been Watching:Ben watched Three Coins in the Fountain and Armour of God.Jacob watched House of the Dragon season 2, Jeopardy! Masters, the new season of Top Chef, and In a Violent Nature.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
6 Jun 202435min
Star Wars: The Acolyte Delivers On Its Promises in Episodes 1 and 2
On the June 5, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman and Star Wars expert and co-host of the Full of Sith podcast Bryan Young to talk about the first two episodes of The Acolyte.In Our Feature Presentation: The Acolyte Review: The Prequels Get Their Own Version Of The Force Awakens With This Star Wars SeriesBroad, spoiler-free reactions to the first two episodesEpisode 1Episode 2All 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
5 Jun 202436min
News Extravaganza: Marvel, Predator, Jurassic, Exorcist, and Much More
On the June 4, 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.In The News: New Predator Movie Badlands Brings In A Leading Lady With Sci-Fi ExperienceThe Venom 3 Trailer Makes Marvel's Multiverse Even More ConfusingParamount Pictures Is Merging With The Company Behind Its Biggest FranchiseGodzilla Minus One Gets A Surprise Drop On Netflix And DigitalOne Of The Best Sci-Fi Movies Ever Made Is Getting A Surprise Sequel300 Prequel TV Series In The Works, Director Zack Snyder To ReturnBill Skarsgard Will Return As Horror Icon Pennywise For 'It' Prequel Series On MaxChris Hemsworth Jumps From Animated Transformers To The Live-Action G.I. Joe CrossoverMahershala Ali Leaves Blade Fans Hanging, Joins New Jurassic World MovieJust Cause Movie Will Bring Video Game Chaos To Live-Action, Blue Beetle Director On BoardGiancarlo Esposito Joins Captain America: Brave New World Reshoots As A New VillainKnives Out 3 Adds A Marvel Star, And History Hints That He's The MurdererEvery Knives Out 3 Cast Member Has One Thing In Common – And It Could Hint At The PlotMike Flanagan's Exorcist Movie Will Stand Alone, Won't Be Sequel To BelieverNew Exorcist Director Mike Flanagan Is 'Terrified' To Be Taking On The Horror Classic [ATX Festival]Mike Flanagan's The Exorcist Won't Have One Of His Usual Director Trademarks [ATX Festival]Director Mike Flanagan's Hush Is Finally Getting A Physical Media Release [ATX Festival]Hollywood's Top TV Execs Are Happy About The Death Of Peak TV – Here's Why [ATX Festival]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
4 Jun 202441min
One Of The Worst Box Office Weekends Since 1999 and Second Run Movie Theaters
On the June 3, 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 biggest box office stories from this past weekend.In The News: The Box Office Just Had One of Its Worst Weekends in 25 YearsDaisy Ridley's New Movie is in Theaters - But Disney Won’t Reveal Its Box OfficeKingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes Just Passed a Big Box Office MilestoneJohn Krasinski’s IF Looks Like It Could Pull An Elemental At The Box OfficeSlasher Horror Movie In a Violent Nature Had a Bloody Good Box Office HaulThe top 10 at the box officeListener email: Belinda wrote in: “You are probably not old enough to remember, but there used to be second run houses in Chicago. Movies would stay in the theater for maybe a month or more, then go to second run houses where the prices were deeply discounted. Now it seems the studios pull movies just a few weeks before it goes to streaming. But some movies I still want to see on a movie screen. Do you think that something like second run theaters have a chance of returning, especially for people who might have been delayed from seeing the movie in the first 3 or 4 weeks of its release? Could be great for families.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
3 Jun 202428min
In a Violent Nature is An Inventive Slasher Film, Plus An Interview with Writer/Director Chris Nash
On the May 31, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo and editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to talk about the new horror film In a Violent Nature and present an interview with the film’s writer/director, Chris Nash.In Our Feature Presentation: In A Violent Nature Review: A New Perspective On Slashers For Gorehounds With Patience [Overlook 2024]Spoiler free thoughtsSpoiler discussionThose wild kills (In A Violent Nature Is Reportedly Making Audiences Sick – But Is It Really That Brutal?)That potentially divisive endingChris Nash 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
31 Mai 202441min
Young Woman and the Sea Is An Inspirational Sports Drama, Plus An Interview With Jerry Bruckheimer
On the May 30, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by no one to talk about the new Disney movie Young Woman and the Sea and present an interview with producer Jerry Bruckheimer.Daisy Ridley Is A Legendary Swimmer In Disney's Young Woman And The Sea TrailerDaisy Ridley Is In A New Action Movie From The Director Of Casino Royale – And It Sounds Awesome [SXSW 2024]Jerry Bruckheimer 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
30 Mai 202418min
Pixar's Up Turns 15, Plus An Interview With Composer Michael Giacchino
On the May 29, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson marks the 15th anniversary of Pixar’s Up by sharing an interview with composer Michael Giacchino.In Our Feature Presentation: Movie Review: Up - The Greatest AdventureNew Up Short To Play With Pixar's Elemental, Features Ed Asner's Final RoleThe Star Of Pixar's Up Never Intended To AuditionAll 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
29 Mai 202426min
This Year's Box Office Keeps Getting Worse, New Knives Out Film Gets a Title, DC's Lanterns, Marvel's Vision, and More
On the May 28, 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.I hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day.In The News: Furiosa's Opening Weekend Box Office Falls Far Behind Mad Max: Fury RoadListener email: Mitch from Yuma, AZ wrote in: Hey Ben and Ryan, I just wanted to hear some more of your thoughts on what you talked about on last Monday’s episode. I was stunned when you said for a healthy box office, the average person needed to see 3-4 movies a year, because my wife and I see a movie at least every two weeks. I know we are above average, but I figured everyone went to the theater on average once a month. My question is, if we really only need 3-4 visits per person per year to have a healthy box office, why have the theaters not figured out a monthly subscription-based plan yet? I know there’s AMC Stubs A-List Premiere program, but I don’t know much about it because we don’t have an AMC in my town, we have a Harkins and a Regal. (My wife and I personally love Harkins.) There was the big fiasco known as MoviePass, but how does a program where you pay $30 a month to watch as many movies as you want NOT work? Give the studios 75% of that subscription, divvied up amongst them, while the theater makes their money on the concession sales, like they always do. The more times people are in the theater, the more popcorn and soda they will buy. I don’t know if you two have insight or ideas on how this could work or why it hasn’t yet, but I’d love to hear your thoughts. Thank you and keep up the great work.Title Of Third Benoit Blanc Mystery Officially Revealed By Director Rian JohnsonKnives Out Sequel Wake Up Dead Man Finds Some New Suspects (Or Victims)James Gunn Reveals The Writing Team Behind DC's Green Lanterns TV ShowMarvel's Vision Series Is Still Floating Around, Now Has A Star Trek ShowrunnerThe New Star Trek Movie Is A Prequel – But Will It Rewrite The Franchise Timeline?Godzilla X Kong Director Adam Wingard Isn't Returning For The SequelThe Godzilla And Kong Movies Need A New Director – Here Are Our PicksLegendary Director Steven Spielberg's (Top Secret) Next Movie Has A Release DateAll 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
28 Mai 202434min
