Movies That Are Better Than the Book, Paul Bettany's WandaVision Troll, Alamo Drafthouse, and More
On the March 4, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall and writer Hoai-Tran Bui to talk about the latest film and TV news, including Alamo Drafthouse’s bankruptcy, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and Paul Bettany’s troll (or was it?) for the WandaVision finale. Opening Banter: In The News: (Jacob, OG Brad): Alamo Drafthouse Has Filed for Bankruptcy, But Only a Few Locations Will Be Closing (Ben) Don’t Expect ‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’ to Last More Than One Season (HT) Paul Bettany’s Big Cameo Tease for the ‘WandaVision’ Finale Was Just a Huge Troll In The Mailbag: Julian from Austin, Texas: “I wanted to hear your thoughts on the topic of book adaptations, specifically what makes a good adaptation? I tend to be a very smug book reader and almost always prefer the book over the TV show or movie that it had been adapted from. How can adaptations be done right in your opinion? Is strict adherence to the source material vital, or just as long as it is able to capture the overall message and feeling the book was going for good enough? I would love to hear your thoughts on this and if you can name some instances where you actually found the TV or movie adaptation to be better than the original books they were based on?”Ben: Die Hard, Ready Player One HT: Gone Girl, Fight Club, The Lord of the Rings Jacob: American Psycho, The Hunger Games 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 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 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
4 Mars 202130min
Water Cooler: Raya and the Last Dragon, Muppets Most Wanted, Angels and Demons, The Silent Partner, and More
On the March 3, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall and writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista 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, and the state of Texas, have been through a lot. Hoai-Tran interviewed Kelly Marie Tran and maybe got a little emotional. What we’ve been Reading:Jacob read The Last Unicorn and is currently reading True Believer. What we’ve been Watching:Hoai-Tran, Chris, and Ben watched Raya & the Last Dragon. Jacob watched The Da Vinci Code and Angels & Demons. Chris watched WandaVision and Muppets Most Wanted. Hoai-Tran watched Chaos Walking, Promare, Space Sweepers, and Beginning. Ben watched Lupin, Master Z: Ip Man Legacy, The Silent Partner, and started watching The Knick. What we’ve been Eating:Jacob tried Popeyes’ fish sandwich. What we’ve been Playing:Jacob beat God of War and played the new board game Dream Crush. Other Articles Mentioned: 'Raya and the Last Dragon' Star Kelly Marie Tran Shares How Her Personal Experiences Changed the Newest Disney Heroine [Interview] 'Raya and the Last Dragon' Review: Disney's First Southeast Asian Animated Movie is a Hard-Hitting Visual Feast What We Talk About When We Talk About 'WandaVision': Grief, Trauma, and Fan Theories 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 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
3 Mars 20211h 11min
Two-Hander Movies, Comic-Con 2021 Stays Virtual, Future of Theatrical Windows, and More
On the March 2, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall and writer Chris Evangelista to discuss the latest film and tv news, including Comic-Con 2021, some Star Wars casting, a Silent Night Deadly Night reboot, and the future of theatrical release windows. Then they jump into the mailbag to answer a listener question. Opening Banter: In The News: (Chris) San Diego Comic-Con Will Remain Virtual For 2021 (Ben) ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Series Casts ‘Game of Thrones’ Veteran Indira Varma (Chris) ‘Silent Night, Deadly Night’ Reboot Coming Down the Chimney in 2022 (Jacob, OG Brad) Disney CEO Bob Chapek Thinks Shorter Theatrical Windows May Be Here to Stay In the Mailbag: Hi /Film Daily Cast! Enjoyed hearing your recs for Cult Classics as well as your highlight on Black shows/creators! For an upcoming Mailbag Question, I was just listening to the mailbag ep for the Slashfilm Cast (w/David Chen, Devindra Hardawar, and Jeff Cannata) and they briefly discussed some two-hander films. Can you guys list or recommend any favorite two-handers? Thanks, Leanne R.Ben: Richard Linklater’s “Before” trilogy Chris: The Lighthouse Jacob: Locke, Moon, Gravity, Antichrist 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 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 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
2 Mars 202125min
Golden Globes Winners, Superman Reboot, Doctor Strange 2, Zack Snyder’s Justice League, Terminator & More
On the March 1, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman, senior writer Ben Pearson and writer Chris Evangelisa to discuss the latest film and tv news, including the Golden Globes winners, Superman Reboot, Doctor Strange 2, Zack Snyder’s Justice League, Terminator & More. Opening Banter: In The News: Brad: 2021 Golden Globes Winners: ‘Nomadland’, ‘The Crown’, ‘Borat Subsequent Moviefilm’, ‘Ted Lasso’ & More Take Big AwardsHow was the show? Who were the big winners? Who were the big losers? Chris: ‘Superman’ Reboot Coming From Writer Ta-Nehisi Coates and Producer J.J. AbramsWho should play superman? Brad (og HT): Ryan Coogler Once Pitched a ‘Coming to America’ Sequel to Eddie Murphy Ben: Bruce Campbell Heavily Implies That He’s in ‘Doctor Strange 2’What role might Campbell play? Ben: ‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’ Ending to Feature a “Massive Cliffhanger”Will we ever get the sequel? Chris: ‘Terminator’ Anime Series Headed to Netflix With ‘The Batman’ Writer Mattson TomlinWhat will this be about? 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 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 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
1 Mars 202127min
Spoiler Discussion: WandaVision Episode 8 "Previously On"
On the February 26, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman to have a spoiler-filled discussion about WandaVision Episode 8 “Previously On.” Opening Banter: In The Spoiler Room: WandaVision Episode 8 “Previously On” FeedbackWandaVision takes visual influence from Contact Brief reactions Breakdown Speculation 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 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 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 Feb 20211h 12min
Everything You Need to Know About Paramount+
On the February 25, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman and writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to talk about the latest film and TV news, including a slew of updates about Paramount+ ranging from pricing info to original content and more. Opening Banter: In The News: (Ben) Paramount+ TV Shows: ‘The Italian Job’, ‘Fatal Attraction’, and More Are Becoming Streaming Series (Chris) ‘Halo’ TV Series Moves From Showtime to Paramount+ (Chris) ‘Paranormal Activity’ Sequel and New ‘Pet Semetary’ Prequel Headed Straight to Paramount+ (Brad) ‘Mission: Impossible 7’, ‘A Quiet Place Part II’, and More Will Stream on Paramount+ 45 Days After Theatrical Debut (HT) Paramount+ Subscription Price Will Cost Less Than CBS All Access, But With a Catch (HT) Nickelodeon Launches Avatar Studios, Dedicated to Expanding the ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Universe 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 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 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 Feb 202132min
What Constitutes a Cult Classic? Movies From Black Creators, Spider-Man 3 Title, and More
On the February 24, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall, weekend editor Brad Oman, and writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to talk about the latest film and TV news, including the title for Spider-Man 3, David Fincher’s next movie, some Disney+ release dates, and a couple of cool Netflix projects. We also answer a couple of mailbag questions. Opening Banter: There seems to be a problem with iTunes/Podbean. In The News: (Brad) ‘Spider-Man 3’ Has Officially Been Titled ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ (Chris) ‘The Killer’ Will Reunite David Fincher with ‘Seven’ Writer Andrew Kevin Walker for Netflix Thriller Starring Michael Fassbender Two more cool Netflix projects(Chris) ‘The Bluff’ Will Be a Netflix Pirate Movie Starring Zoe Saldana (Chris) ‘Gordon Hemingway & the Realm of Cthulhu’ Coming to Netflix from Director Stefon Bristol and Producer Spike Lee (HT) Disney+ Reveals Release Dates for ‘Loki’, ‘Star Wars: The Bad Batch’, ‘Monsters at Work’, and More In The Mailbag: If I can only watch a handful of Godzilla and/or Kong movies in preparation for Godzilla vs. Kong, which ones should I watch? Craig from Albany, NYSorry Craig, we have no idea! Podcast listener here; was wondering if you guys could do a segment highlighting /suggesting movies or shows from Black creators or highlighting Black talent for black history month? Best, Brittany from OC, CaliforniaBen - If Beale Street Could Talk, The Last Black Man in San Francisco, When They See Us Chris – Pretty much anything Spike Lee has made. Just go watch all of it, right now. Brad - One Night in Miami, Selma, Good Hair Jacob - Moonlight, Get Out, Love and Basketball, Baadasssss! HT - Steve McQueen’s Small Axe, Blindspotting, Black Dynamite Twitter user LandoRocks asked us to define what constitutes a cult classic and list some of our favorites.Ben - MacGruber, Wet Hot American Summer, Donnie Darko Jacob - StarCrash, Clue, Miami Connection, Darkman, The Astrologer Chris - Barb & Star (yes, I know it’s new, but it will absolutely be a cult classic), anything from John Waters, anything from David Lynch, Under the Silver Lake/Southland Tales, A Cure for Wellness, Miami Vice, Road House. Brad - Clerks, Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping, Office Space, They Came Together HT - Rocky Horror Picture Show, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Stephen Chow movies 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 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 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
24 Feb 20211h 1min
A Magic Kingdom TV Universe, Blue Beetle Movie, and That Time Dracula Impersonated Satan
On the February 23, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by /Film writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to talk about the latest film and TV news, including Disney’s Magic Kingdom TV universe, a Blue Beetle movie, The Great Gatsby animated movie, and an Easy Rawlins TV show. Opening Banter: In The News: (HT) A Magic Kingdom TV Universe is in the Works at Disney+ from ‘Battlestar Galactica’s Ron Moore (Chris) ‘Blue Beetle’ Movie Coming from ‘Charm City Kings’ Director Angel Manuel Soto, Will Introduce First Latino Lead to the DC Movie Universe (HT) ‘The Great Gatsby’ is Becoming an Animated Movie Now (Chris) Easy Rawlins TV Series Being Developed by Walter Mosely and Amblin Television Other Articles Mentioned: Dracula: Sovereign of the Damned 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 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
23 Feb 202123min
