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On the November 28, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson introduces an interview from Jack Giroux, /Film’s interviewer-at-large, with Anthony and Joe Russo, the producers of the Chadwick Boseman action thriller 21 Bridges.    Opening Banter:    In Our Feature Presentation: ‘21 Bridges’ Producers the Russo Brothers Want to Keep Challenging Themselves in a Post-Avengers: Endgame World [Interview] The Russo Brothers Want to Release Their Directorial Debut ‘Pieces’ One Day Why ‘Happy Endings’ Continues to Endure, According to the Russo Brothers   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

28 Nov 201916min

On the November 27, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by /Film writer Chris Evangelista to talk about the latest film and TV news, including J.J. Abrams, Elizabeth Banks’s new Invisible Woman movie, The Fugitive remake, and Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk movie pitches.    Opening Banter:    In The News: Ben: J.J. Abrams on Baby Yoda, The Knights of Ren, Fandom, and If He Would Ever Return to ‘Star Wars’ Ben: J.J. Abrams on How ‘The Last Jedi’ Set Up ‘The Rise of Skywalker’: Rian Johnson’s Movie “Helped Strengthen” What Abrams Wanted to Do in the Final Skywalker Entry Chris: ‘Invisible Woman’ Will Star and Be Directed by Elizabeth Banks, Described as ‘American Psycho’ Meets ‘Thelma and Louise’ Chris: ‘The Fugitive’ Remake Coming From Director Albert Hughes Ben: Mark Ruffalo Has Pitched Marvel More Hulk Movies, Would Like to See Hulk Fight Wolverine   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

27 Nov 201926min

On the November 26, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman and writer Chris Evangelista to talk about the latest film and TV news, including the future of DC superhero movies, The Batman’s growing cast, some updates about Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Apple delaying the release of The Banker, Godzilla vs. Kong getting a delay of its own, and Harrison Ford heading back to television.    Opening Banter:    In The News: Brad: The Future of DC Superhero Movies: Superman, The Flash, Green Lantern...and J.J. Abrams? Chris: ‘The Batman’ Cast Continues to Grow By Adding John Turturro as Carmine Falcone Brad: J.J. Abrams Intended to Bring the Emperor Back to ‘Star Wars’ Since ‘The Force Awakens’ Ben: ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ Writers “Took a Lot of Notes” from George Lucas, Says Kathleen Kennedy Chris: ‘The Rise of Skywalker’ Will Provide a Satisfying End to the Skywalker Saga, According to J.J. Abrams Ben: Apple’s Real-Life Drama ‘The Banker’ Has Been Delayed Due to Sexual Abuse Allegations Against the Son of One of the Film’s Lead Characters Chris: ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ Release Date Pushed Back Eight Months to November 2020 Chris: ‘The Staircase’ TV Adaptation Will Bring Harrison Ford to Television for the First Time in 25 Years 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

26 Nov 201935min

On the November 25, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by /Film writer Chris Evangelista to have a spoiler-filled discussion about the sixth episode of HBO’s Watchmen, entitled “This Extraordinary Being.”   Opening Banter:    In Our Feature Presentation: Watchmen spoiler conversation.   No Adrian Veidt, no Looking Glass   Hooded Justice origin story   Captain Metropolis - even the Minutemen won’t accept Will for who he really is, and they won’t help him when he needs help   Plays out very differently in American Hero Story (escapes through glass instead of entering through it)   June as Will Reeves’s Alfred - her true identity is revealed   “Beware the Cyclops” - Klan’s subliminal plan uncovered   Passing down trauma to the next generation: Will’s son dresses up like Hooded Justice & Will freaks out about it   Judd question   June question   The episode’s aesthetic choices - is this a repudiation of the idea that Lindelof is dunking on Zack Snyder?   Theory Corner: Ideas for what the Millennium Clock might do? (Reference Peteypedia entries) ALSO: Read Veidt email  Other Articles Mentioned: ‘Watchmen’ Exclusive: All Your Burning Questions About the Robert Redford Administration Have Been Answered ‘Watchmen’ Lets “This Extraordinary Being” Answer Some Questions The ‘Watchmen’ Reference Guide: Every Easter Egg in “This Extraordinary Being” How ‘Watchmen’ Transformed Looking Glass Into Rorscach’s Mirror Image Ben’s discussion with David Chen about this episode   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

25 Nov 201947min

On the November 22, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman, and Bryan Young of Star Wars Insider and the FullofSith podcast to have a spoiler-filled discussion about The Mandalorian episode 3. In Our Feature Presentation: The Mandalorian spoiler-filled discussion of Chapter 3: “The Sin”.   Other Articles Mentioned:  How Lucasfilm’s New “Stagecraft” Tech Brought ‘The Mandalorian’ to Life and May Change the Future of TV Video: See How 'The Mandalorian's Groundbreaking 'Stagecraft' Technology Probably Works  ‘The Mandalorian’ Delivers Epic ‘Star Wars’ Action With “The Sin” – and Makes Us See Why Director Deborah Chow Has a Future With Lucasfilm   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

22 Nov 201956min

On the November 21, 2019 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 writer Chris Evangelista to discuss what they’ve been up to at the Water Cooler.   Opening Banter: HT is away.   At The Water Cooler: What we’ve been Doing:Peter created his own Twitter account. He went to Disneyland and filmed a video on holiday tips and tricks. Watch the video, and hung up his Christmas and droid trees. Watch the video. Chris adopted a turkey from Farm Sanctuary. Brad wanted to beat the hell out of someone who wouldn’t shut up in a movie theater. Ben turns this into a referendum on what is and isn’t acceptable in theaters with a list of inexplicable behavior he’s witnessed over the past few weeks. What we’ve been Reading:Ben read The Art of Game of Thrones What we’ve been Watching:Peter and Ben saw Frozen II. Jacob and Brad watched Ford v Ferrari. Peter watched The Mandalorian but you can hear all about that in the Friday podcasts. He also checked out the first two episodes of Encore on Disney+ and Survivor. Jacob watched The Crown season 3. Chris watched 21 Bridges, Klaus, and Cop Land.  Brad watched Marriage Story and The Irishman. Ben watched Uncut Gems, the Fleabag one-woman show, The Souvenir, and re-watched Portrait of a Lady on Fire.  What we’ve been Eating:Jacob tried The Yard, a milkshake bar featured on Shark Tank. Peter is back on Keto and loves Green Chef. Use Peter’s code to get a free week of Green Chef. Brad had the best hot chocolate of his life at Mindy’s Hot Chocolate in Chicago. What we’ve been Playing:   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

21 Nov 20191h 8min

On the November 20, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman and writer Chris Evangelista to talk about the latest film and TV news, including Star Wars, The Mandalorian, Star Trek 4, Joker 2 and Watchmen.  In The News:  Chris: ‘Star Trek 4’ Will Now Be Written and Directed By Noah Hawley Brad: Disney No Longer Considers a Certain ‘The Mandalorian’ Character a Spoiler – Here’s How We’ll Cover the Show Going Forward Brad: Don’t Count on ‘The Mandalorian’ to Have Any “Baby Yoda” Merchandise Before Christmas Peter: How Lucasfilm’s New “Stagecraft” Tech Brought ‘The Mandalorian’ to Life and May Change the Future of TV Chris: Kathleen Kennedy Doesn’t Know What the Next ‘Star Wars’ Movie Will Be, But Jon Favreau Will Play a Big Role Brad: J.J. Abrams Says ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ Didn’t Have to Change Leia’s Story Due to Carrie Fisher’s Death Chris: ‘Joker’ Sequel in the Works, With Todd Phillips Also Planning Yet Another DC Character Origin Movie In Our Feature Presentation: ‘Watchmen’ Exclusive: All of Your Burning Questions About the Robert Redford Administration Have Been Answered 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. (Chris’s Advice Corner!) 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

20 Nov 201932min

On the November 19, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman and writer Chris Evangelista to talk about the latest film and TV news, including details from Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Jon Favreau’s plans for a new Star Wars holiday special, Beverly Hills Cop 4 going to Netflix, WB having no plans to release the Snyder cut of Justice League, Henry Cavill saying he’s still on board to play Superman, a Chinatown prequel series, and how the future of movie-going as we know it could be in danger.   Opening Banter:    In The News:  Brad - ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ Details Emerge as the Film Races Toward the Finish Line Rey Wants to Know More About Her Parents in ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ Writing Credits Raise Some Questions About the Story Chris - Jon Favreau Isn’t Joking About Wanting to Make a New ‘Star Wars’ Holiday Special, Already Has Plans Ben - With the Removal of an Historic Court Ruling, the Movie Landscape as We Know It Might Change Forever Brad - Paramount Sells ‘Beverly Hills Cop 4’ to Netflix, Along with an Option for Another Sequel Chris - Despite the Director and Cast’s Wishes, WB Has No Plans to Release the Snyder Cut Ben - Henry Cavill Says He’s Not Done Playing the Man of Steel: “There’s a Lot of Justice to Be Done for Superman” Chris - ‘Chinatown’ Prequel Series Coming to Netflix from David Fincher and Robert Towne 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. (Chris’s Advice Corner!) 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

19 Nov 201935min