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On the September 7, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by senior writer and weekend editor Brad Oman to talk about the latest film and TV news, including the death of Michael K. Williams, Amazon’s “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” show, the “Shang-Chi” opening weekend box office performance, and a new “Venom: Let There Be Carnage” release date. Opening Banter:  In The News: Ben: Michael K. Williams, The Wire And Lovecraft Country Actor, Dead At 54 Ben: Amazon’s Mr. and Mrs. Smith Series Loses Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Donald Glover Still Attached Brad: Shang-Chi Exceeds Expectations, Tops Box Office with $146 Million Worldwide Brad: Venom: Let There Be Carnage Release Date Moves Up Two Weeks   Also mentioned:  Lance Reddick remembers MWK Wendell Pierce remembers MWK MWK talks about being typecast   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 Apple Podcasts, 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 Apple Podcasts, 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 Sep 202120min

On the September 3, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by news editor Hoai-Tran Bui to present her interview with “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” co-writer and director Destin Daniel Cretton. Opening Banter:  In The News: 'Shang-Chi' Is The Ultimate Relatable Superhero For Director Destin Daniel Cretton [Interview] Tony Leung movie recommendations   Also mentioned:  Tons of Shang-Chi coverage!   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 Apple Podcasts, 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 Apple Podcasts, 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

3 Sep 202117min

On the September 2, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by senior writer and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to talk about the latest film and TV news, including Paramount’s release date delays, a new Rocketeer movie, the Texas Chainsaw Massacre moving to Netflix, and the trailers for Red Notice and Moonfall. Opening Banter:  In The News: Chris: Mission: Impossible 7, Top Gun: Maverick, And Jackass Forever Delayed As Paramount Decides The Movies Aren't Back Ben: New Rocketeer Movie Coming To Disney, David Oyelowo To Wear The Jetpack Chris: New Texas Chainsaw Massacre Movie Will Hunt, Kill, Eat Travelers At Netflix Now Red Notice Trailer: The Rock Is The Only One Who Can Bring In Ryan Reynolds And Gal Gadot Moonfall Trailer: Director Roland Emmerich Is Back To Destroy The World, Again   Also 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 Apple Podcasts, 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 Apple Podcasts, 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

2 Sep 202119min

On the September 1, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by senior writer and weekend editor Brad Oman to have a spoiler-filled discussion about the fourth episode of Marvel’s “What If…?” Opening Banter:  In The Spoiler Room: What If Stephen Strange Lost His Heart Instead of His Hands? Feedback Brief reactions Breakdown Speculation   Also 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 Apple Podcasts, 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 Apple Podcasts, 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

1 Sep 202128min

On the August 31, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by senior news editor Jacob Hall to talk about what they’ve been up to at the virtual water cooler. Opening Banter:  At The Water Cooler: What we’ve been Doing:Jacob bought a new TV. What we’ve been Reading:Jacob read The Snakehead by Patrick Radden Keefe. What we’ve been Watching:Jacob watched Candyman and Are You Afraid of the Dark, and is rewatching New Girl. Ben watched I May Destroy You and The Grandmaster. What we’ve been Eating:  What we’ve been Playing:Jacob finally beat Control on the PS5.   Also mentioned:  Snakehead Trailer   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 Apple Podcasts, 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 Apple Podcasts, 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

31 Aug 202131min

On the August 30, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by news editor Hoai-Tran Bui to talk about what they’ve been up to at the virtual water cooler. Opening Banter:  At The Water Cooler: What we’ve been Doing:  What we’ve been Reading:  What we’ve been Watching:Ben watched Riders of Justice, My Man Godfrey, Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles, and The Package. Hoai-Tran watched Dear Evan Hansen, Annette, Beastars season 2, finished Evil season 1. What we’ve been Eating:  What we’ve been Playing:  Also 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 Apple Podcasts, 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 Apple Podcasts, 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

30 Aug 202133min

On the August 27, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by senior writer and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to talk about the latest film and TV news, including a Black Canary movie, The Old Guard 2, The Lion King prequel, the next project from the guys behind American Vandal, and Ghostbusters. Opening Banter:  In The News:  Chris: Black Canary Movie in the Works with Jurnee Smollet Reprising Role and Misha Green Writing Ben: The Old Guard 2 Recruits a New Director with Star Wars Veteran Victoria Mahoney Ben: The Lion King Prequel Casts a Young Mufasa and a Young Scar Ben: American Vandal Duo Making Last Dance-Style Mockumentary And That Sounds Amazing Chris: The Ghostbusters Uniforms Have Special Tubes in Case They Pee Their Pants (Seriously) Also 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 Apple Podcasts, 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 Apple Podcasts, 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

27 Aug 202116min

On the August 26, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by senior writer and weekend editor Brad Oman to talk about the Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer. Opening Banter:  In The News:  Brad: Spider-Man: No Way Home Trailer: Doctor Strange and Spidey Break the Multiverse Wide OpenRecord-breaking thing Brad: Spider-Man: No Way Home Trailer Breakdown: Be Careful What You Wish For Also 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 Apple Podcasts, 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 Apple Podcasts, 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

26 Aug 202120min