/Film Weekly4 Sep 2024

Water Cooler: Recursion, As Told By Ginger, Mamma Mia!, and a Bleak Read of Blink Twice's Ending

On the September 4, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo 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:
BJ has been redecorating (by using Laserdiscs as wall art)
What we’ve been Reading:
Ben read Recursion by Blake Crouch.
BJ has been reading scripts she signed NDAs for but can talk about the experience of reading scripts.
What we’ve been Watching:
BJ watched Pretty Poison, all of As Told By Ginger, & attending the Heathers 35th anniversary screening (with writer, director, and the last remaining Heather)
Ben watched the first few episodes of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 (which he’ll talk about more later), the first two episodes of Only Murders in the Building season 4 (agree with Brad), and watched Mamma Mia! for the first time.
What we’ve been Eating:
BJ has decided Roast Chicken is the best flavor of Maruchan Instant Lunch
What we’ve been Playing:
BJ has been playing the Impulse Brain Trainer app

Listener email:

Dear Ben and BJ,

First, I just want to say how much I enjoy the show. I have been listening for a couple years now and always enjoy your commentary as well as the other members of /film, particularly BJ Colangelo. In fact, my teenage daughter and I went to see the film blink twice based on your enthusiastic review.

After listening to the episode reviewing blink twice, as well as hearing BJ discuss the film on The Filmcast podcast, in addition to reading your article about the ending of the movie, I had to write in.

My daughter and I are both big horror movie fans, and really loved the film, so thank you again for the recommendation. However, I was fascinated when we walked out of the movie as she saw the ending very differently than I did…. when the camera shows Frida talking to Sara outside in the grass, looking at the burning house, and then slowly pans to Slater king as Sarah says, do you wish you had made a different choice?…. My daughter Violet read that as Frida deciding to save King rather than Frida, but obviously having mixed feelings about that terrible choice, which she would’ve had to make quickly while the house was burning down. So I guess she read it as a much darker ending, with Frida, abandoning the sisterhood, saving king and then subjugating him, and taking over his empire. But obviously having a little bit of conflicted feelings and guilt that she should’ve saved Sara instead (hence, briefly hallucinating a conversation with Sara, calmly questioning the choice that she made, reflecting Frida‘s conscience).

She had the darker take, which she thought was indicated by seeds laid earlier in the film, such as Frida not believing and respecting her friend Jess’s worry that things are not right when just wants to leave the island. And of course, the Geena Davis character.

I just thought that was an interesting read on the ending that I’ve not seen discussed. Again, love the show, and keep doing great work on the website as well!

Take care

Jennifer (from San Antonio)

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July 24, 207: Comic Con Day 2-3: Marvel, Warner Bros, DC, Stranger Things, Preacher, Punisher, The Gifted

Brad Oman, Jacob Hall, Jack Giroux and Peter Sciretta are live in San Diego for Comic-Con International 2017. Jacob Hall talks about the fun and frustration of his first SDCC. We all discuss the big things we saw on Friday and Saturday, including the following movies and shows: The GiftPreacherPunisherThe DefendersReady Player OneBlade Runner 2049AquamanJustice LeagueStranger Things Season 2WestworldAnt-Man and The WaspThor RagnarokBlack PantherAvengers: Infinity War And we each pick our favorite things we saw and did at the convention. You can find all that and more at slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). This podcast 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. We’re still very much experimenting with this podcast, please feel free to send your feedback to us at peter@slashfilm.com. Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes and spread the word! Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

23 Juli 201744min

July 21, 2017: Live From Comic-Con Day 1 - It, Inhumans, Doctor Doom, Bright, Death Note, Kingsman 2, Ghostbusters, Annabelle & More

Welcome to /Film Daily, the daily podcast of slashfilm.com. I'm Peter Sciretta and on today’s episode for July 21st, 2017, I'm joined by Brad Oman (Ethan Anderton on /Film) to discuss what we've been seeing at San Diego Comic-Con International: A preview of footage from the new It movie A surprising screening of Annabelle: Creation Fox shows off Kingsman 2 footage Ivan Reitman appears on a Ghostbusters panel Netflix brings Bright and Death Note to Hall H Marvel's Inhumans looks terrible Fargo/Legion showrunner Noah Hawley announces a Doctor Doom movie? You can find all that and more at slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). This podcast 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. We’re still very much experimenting with this podcast, please feel free to send your feedback to us at peter@slashfilm.com. Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes 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 Juli 201721min

July 20, 2017: Game of Thrones, Blade Runner 2049, Christopher Nolan, Mega Man, Spider-Man, Confederate & More

Jacob Hall and Jack Giroux join Peter Sciretta. In The Water Cooler, we talk about the San Diego Comic Con activations for Game of Thrones and Blade Runner 2049. In The News: ‘Confederate’: HBO Announces New Drama Series From ‘Game of Thrones’ Showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss Christopher Nolan on Making a Netflix Movie: “Well, Why Would You?” ‘Mega Man’ Movie in the Works With ‘Catfish’ Directors in Final Talks to Write and Direct Jon Watts Returning to Direct the ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ Sequel How Sony Plans to Handle Its ‘Spider-Man’ Expanded Universe You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). This podcast 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. We’re still very much experimenting with this podcast, please feel free to send your feedback to us at peter@slashfilm.com. Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes 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 Juli 201731min

July 19, 2017: Valerian, Ant-Man, The Dark Tower, Russo Brothers, Disaster Artist & More

Brad Oman, Jacob Hall and Jack Giroux joins Peter Sciretta. In The Water Cooler, we talk about Disneyland’s revamped Fantasmic and a double feature of Luc Besson’s first two films. In The News: Luc Besson is Already Writing ‘Valerian 3’, and Why the First Film Can’t Bomb This Weekend The Russo Brothers Will Direct Noah Hawley’s New FX Series ‘The Mastermind’ ‘Justified’ Star Walton Goggins Joins the Cast of ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp’ ‘The Dark Tower’ Runtime is Only 95 Minutes Long ‘The Disaster Artist’ Trailer: James Franco Plays the Guy Who Made the Worst Movie Ever Made You can find all that and more at slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). This podcast 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. We’re still very much experimenting with this podcast, please feel free to send your feedback to us at peter@slashfilm.com. Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes 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 Juli 201721min

July 18 2017: Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Dunkirk, Robotech, Kermit The Frog, Elysium 2, Apes & More

Brad Oman joins us. In The Water Cooler, we talk about Brad seeing Mystery Science Theatre 3000 live, and Peter's unpopular first impressions about Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk. In The News: Neill Blomkamp Wants to Make an ‘Elysium’ Sequel: “I Can Do It Better” Fired Kermit the Frog Actor Says He was ‘Outspoken,’ Disney Blames ‘Unacceptable Business Conduct’ ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Sizzle Reel Breakdown: A Close Look at All the New Details ‘Robotech’ Movie Coming From ‘It’ Director Andy Muschietti ‘War for the Planet of the Apes’ Cut a Reference to Jason Clarke’s Malcolm You can find all that and more at slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). This podcast 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. We’re still very much experimenting with this podcast, please feel free to send your feedback to us at peter@slashfilm.com. Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes and spread the word! Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

18 Juli 201727min

July 17 2017: D23 Expo 2017, Avengers: Infinity War, Star Wars Land, Wreck It Ralph 2, Lion King & Much More

In Our Feature Presentation, Peter Sciretta gives us a recap of all the interesting news and reveals from D23 Expo 2017. You can find all that and more at slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). This podcast 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. We’re still very much experimenting with this podcast, please feel free to send your feedback to us at peter@slashfilm.com. Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes and spread the word! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

17 Juli 201729min

July 14, 2017: 2017 Emmy Nominations: Reactions, Surprises, and Snubs

Today on the show, in Our Feature Presentation, Ben Pearson, Brad Oman (aka Ethan Anderton) and Jacob Hall join me to talk about the 2017 Emmy nominations, surprises, and snubs. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). This podcast 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. We’re still very much experimenting with this podcast, please feel free to send your feedback to us at peter@slashfilm.com. Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes 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 Juli 201732min

July 13 2017: Tarantino, Suicide Squad 2, Scarface, Black Panther, Rainbow Six & Fast 9 Director Predictions

Brad Oman and Ben Pearson joins Peter Sciretta to talk about the latest in The News: Quentin Tarantino’s Next Film is About The Manson Family Murders, met with Margot Robbie for Sharon Tate ‘The Shallows’ Director Jaume Collet-Serra Might Direct ‘Suicide Squad 2’ ‘Scarface’ Remake Loses Director David Ayer New ‘Black Panther’ Details: Wakanda’s Vibranium Supply, T’Challa’s Allies & Villains Akiva Goldsman Developing ‘Rainbow Six’ Movie, Courting Ryan Reynolds to Star In Our Feature Presentation, Ben Pearson joins us to talk about 10 Filmmakers Who Should Direct the Next ‘Fast and Furious’ Movie You can find all that and more at slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). This podcast 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. We’re still very much experimenting with this podcast, please feel free to send your feedback to us at peter@slashfilm.com. Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes 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 Juli 201728min

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