Borderlands' Box Office Goes From Bad to Worse, Alien: Romulus Comes Out Strong, and More

On the September 14, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film senior writer Ben Pearson and writer Chris Evangelista to talk about the latest film and tv news, including Westworld season 3, The Predator box office, and Solo: A Star Wars Story trivia. And in the Spoiler Room, /Film weekend editor Brad Oman will join us to discuss the problems and ending of The Predator and how it changed from the original script. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it).   Opening Banter:   In The News: Ben: ‘Westworld’ Season 3 Adds ‘Breaking Bad’ Star Aaron Paul Chris: ‘The Predator’ Box Office On Track to Beat All Previous ‘Predator’ Films Ben: ‘Venom’ Officially Rated PG-13, Could Open Between $60M-$70M Chris: ‘Solo’ Facts Revealed By Co-Writer Jon Kasdan, Plus New Concept Art Reveals Ewok Cameo and More   The Spoiler Room: Quick reactions to The Predator Peter brings up a bunch of questions and plot holes and asks the team to help him figure it out. Brad: ‘The Predator’ Has a Bonkers Ending, But It Was Originally Significantly Different   Other articles mentioned: ‘The Predator’ Finds Humor in Alien Mayhem [TIFF]   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 Play, 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 Sep 201846min

On the September 13, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by writer Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to talk about the latest film and tv news, including Henry Cavill’s strange Instagram post, American Gods season 2 production problems, Kevin Smith’s secret IP Project, Apple’s control of your digital movie library, and the end of South Park? You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it).   Opening Banter: Chris is back from the Toronto International Film Festival.   In The News: HT: Henry Cavill’s Cryptic Instagram Post Responds to Superman Recasting News…We Think? Chris: ‘American Gods’ Season 2 Loses Showrunner as Problems Plague Production HT: Kevin Smith Reveals His Secret Project is a TV Series Not a Movie Chris: Apple Can Delete Your Digital Movies Whenever They Want (So Stick With Physical Media) HT: ‘South Park’ Teases Its Own Cancellation in New Trailer For Season 22   Other articles mentioned: 'Hold the Dark' Review: Jeremy Saulnier Delivers an Icy Cold Work of Existential Dread [TIFF]   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 Play, 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 Sep 201832min

On the September 12, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by senior writer Ben Pearson and writer Hoai-Tran Bui to talk about the latest film and tv news, including Superman recasting, Ralph Breaks The Internet VR attraction, Warner Bros Streaming Service, Slice gets a surprise release online, and Christopher Nolan declares war on Motion Smoothing. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it).   In The News: HT: Henry Cavill Exits Superman Role As Warner Bros. Shakes Up DC Universe Ben: Michael B. Jordan Being Considered for New Superman, But ‘Supergirl’ is WB’s Current Priority Peter: ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ Is Getting a Hyper-Reality VR Experience This Fall Ben: HBO Head Calls Netflix the Walmart of Streaming, Teases Another New Streaming Service HT: Chance the Rapper’s Debut Film ‘Slice’ is Now Available Online Ben: Christopher Nolan and Paul Thomas Anderson Declare War on Motion Smoothing (and Other Crappy TV Settings) With New Director Survey Other articles mentioned: ‘Slice’ Review: Chance the Rapper’s Acting Debut is Short on Laughs, Scares or Originality   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 Play, 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 Sep 201839min

On the September 11, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by managing editor Jacob Hall, senior writer Ben Pearson and writer Hoai-Tran Bui to talk about what they’ve been up to at the Water Cooler.   You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it).   Opening Banter: Chris is away at the Toronto International Film Festival and Brad is sick.   At The Water Cooler: What we’ve been Doing:Peter went to the yearly Magic Castle swap meet and bought magic stuff. Jacob found time to visit Madness Games and Comics in Dallas and celebrated his third wedding anniversary. What we’ve been Reading:Hoai-Tran has been reading Pachinko by Min Jin Lee Jacob has dipped his toes into Doom Patrol What we’ve been Watching:Peter finally saw Spike Lee’s Black Klansman and Paddington. He tried to watch Nicolas Cage in Mom and Dad, finished Ozark season 2 and started watching a spanish tv series called Money Heist on Netflix. He also saw a press screening of The Predator. Ben saw The Predator, started Ozark, and caught the season 13 premiere of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Jacob rewatched all of the Conjuring movies before he saw The Nun. Hoai-Tran finally saw Three Identical Strangers, has been rewatching and renewing her love for Doctor Who. What we’ve been Eating:Peter celebrated a friend’s birthday at Michael Mina's Bourbon Steak and had a cheat day at the Crack Shack and regrets it. Ben ate one of the best meals of his life at Majordomo. Jacob ate suppli at Enoteca Vespaio and it’s just the best. What we’ve been Playing:Jacob has been reading the Vampire: The Masquerade 5th edition book. Ben is still playing Marvel’s Spider-Man 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 Play, 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

11 Sep 201858min

On the September 10, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by managing editor Jacob Hall and writer Hoai-Tran Bui to talk about the latest film and TV news, including the fall of CBS CEO Les Moonves, The Nun’s stellar box office opening, a Candyman remake, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine’s increased episode order. In our Feature Presentation, writer Chris Evangelista gets on the phone to talk about the films he’s seen at the Toronto International Film Festival.   You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it).   Opening Banter:   In The News: ‘The Nun’ Summons $53.5 Million Debut, The Biggest Opening for ‘The Conjuring’ Franchise CBS CEO Les Moonves Resigns Amidst Sexual Misconduct Allegations A ‘Candyman’ Remake Could Be Coming From Jordan Peele NOICE! ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ Now Has an Order For 18 Episodes at NBC   In Our Feature Presentation: TIFF Reviews from Chris Evangelista, including: White Boy Rick First Man Halloween Widows Outlaw King The Predator A Star is Born The Sisters Brothers Destroyer Vox Lux The Front Runner   Other articles mentioned: Pinheads and Candymen: All Clive Barker Movies Ranked   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 Play, 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

10 Sep 201834min

On the September 7, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by senior writer Ben Pearson and writer Hoai-Tran Bui to talk about the latest film and tv news, including Burt Reynolds, Michael Giacchino, Zelda Theme Park, Avengers 4, Alamo Drafthouse, Michael Moore and Darth Maul.   You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it).   In The News: Ben: Burt Reynolds, Star of ‘Boogie Nights’ and ‘Smokey and the Bandit’, Has Died at 82 HT: Michael Giacchino Directed a Short Film Starring Patton Oswalt and Ben Schwartz That is Playing at Fantastic Fest Ben: A Zelda-Themed Land Could be Coming to Universal’s Islands of Adventure HT: ‘Avengers 4’ Is Still A Work In Progress As It Heads Into Reshoots, Mark Ruffalo Says Ben: Alamo Drafthouse Opening Theaters in Los Angeles and Manhattan in 2019 HT: ‘Fahrenheit 11/9’ Early Buzz: Michael Moore Goes After Trump in His Most Powerful Documentary Yet   In Our Feature Presentation: ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’: Darth Maul Actor Ray Park Talks About Shooting That Cameo and Teaches Us Some Lightsaber Moves   Other articles mentioned: Lefty filmmaker Michael Moore: 'We need Tom Hanks' to challenge Trump in 2020   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 Play, 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 Sep 201836min

On the September 6, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Scirettais joined by weekend editor Brad Omanand senior writer Ben Pearsonto talk about the latest film and tv news, including Captain Planet, Solo, Bond 25, Swamp Thing, The Nun, and Captain Marvel. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast, Spotifyand all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSSURL if you need it).     In The News: Ben: Glen Powell is Writing a “Dark and Irreverent” ‘Captain Planet’ Movie Ben: ‘Solo’ Novelization Reveals If Chewbacca Has Actually Eaten Humans Ben: ‘Bond 25’ Director Search Heats Up, Eon and MGM Add Two More Contenders Ben: ‘Swamp Thing’ Pilot To Be Directed by ‘Live Free or Die Hard Director Len Wiseman Brad: ‘The Nun’ Early Buzz: A Weak Entry in the ‘Conjuring’ Universe Offers Jump Scares and Little Else Brad gives us the cliff notes on Captain Marvel news: ‘Captain Marvel’ Photos Reveal the Skrulls, Ronan the Accuser, and Young Nick Fury ‘Captain Marvel’ First Look: Brie Larson Makes Her Marvel Cinematic Universe Debut ‘Captain Marvel’ is Keeping Jude Law’s Character Under a Shroud of Mystery 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 Play, Overcast, Spotifyand 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

6 Sep 201830min

On the September 5, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by managing editor Jacob Hall, weekend editor Brad Oman, senior writer Ben Pearson and writer Hoai-Tran Bui to talk about what they’ve been up to at the Water Cooler. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it).   Opening Banter: Chris is away traveling to the Toronto International Film Festival.   At The Water Cooler: What we’ve been Doing:Peter finally ran into his double Nader at the Magic Castle, and experienced his first Five Minutes Game on Labor Day. Brad checked out The Science Behind Pixar Exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, went to Laugh Factory for a roast show in Chicago. Hoai-Tran went to the No Spectators: The Art of Burning Man exhibit at the Smithsonian Renwick Gallery and bought too many books at the National Book Festival. Jacob remade his board game room for the nth time. What we’ve been Reading:Hoai-Tran is reading The World of Wakanda. What we’ve been Watching:Peter started watching Ozark Season 2 on Netflix and saw the winner of the Five Minutes game. Brad finally saw Crazy Rich Asians and saw Searching again Jacob saw Crazy Rich Asians and finally started watching Mindhunter. Hoai-Tran saw Searching again, and fed her period-piece needs with The Guernsay Literary and Potato Peel Society and The Little Stranger. Ben finished Orange is the New Black S6 and watched First Reformed and Get Carter What we’ve been Eating:Brad went to Au Cheval in Chicago and got cupcakes and banana pudding from Magnolia Bakery Jacob had the best fried chicken of his life at T22 Ben also had the best fried chicken of his life at Howlin’ Rays What we’ve been Playing:Peter went to Strategicon, a board game convention in Los Angeles, and played Splendor, Thanos Rising, and Charterstone. Brad played Red Flags Jacob attended his regular Dungeons & Dragons game Ben has been playing Marvel’s Spider-Man on PS4   Other articles mentioned: Peter Talks About Howlin’ Ray’s ‘Marvel’s Spider-Man’ Review: Spidey Gets His Own ‘Arkham’-Style Adventure The Best, Worst, and Craziest Horror Movie You’ve Never Seen is Now Streaming 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 Play, 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

5 Sep 20181h 12min