Listener Mailbag: Narnia, Thoughts From An Indie Theater Owner, and 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 Juni 202441min

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 Juni 202428min

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 Maj 202441min

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 Maj 202418min

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 Maj 202426min

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 Maj 202434min

On the May 24, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editors Brad Oman and BJ Colangelo to talk about George Miller’s latest film, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, and present an interview with George Miller.In the mailbag: Lance wrote in a couple of days ago and said: Just listening to yesterday’s podcast and Ryan mentioned that by a certain date he will have watched all three Star Wars prequels in the theater. I wasn’t aware that Episode 2 and 3 were already released, but I may have missed it. I took my son to see Episode 1 and it was his first Star Wars movie and he really loved it, so I’m hoping I didn’t miss it. Just hoping you have some info - thanks!In Our Feature Presentation: Furiosa Review: This Thrilling Epic On The Fury Road Is George Miller's Magnum OpusGeneral thoughtsHow it compares to Fury RoadSpoilers: favorite momentsWhat is this movie actually about?Bill Bria’s George Miller 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

24 Maj 202448min

On the May 23, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Jacob Hall to talk about the final season of the TV show Evil, and present an interview with showrunners Michelle and Robert King.In The News:Evil Season 4 Review: The Best Streaming Horror Series Remains Grotesque And Hilarious In Its Final SeasonInterview with Michelle and Robert KingAll 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

23 Maj 202421min