The Ballad of Wallis Island Is One of My Favorite Films of 2025 + Interview With Writers/Stars Tim Key and Tom Basden
On the April 3, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks about one of his favorite films of the year so far, The Ballad of Wallis Island, and presents an interview with the writers/stars of the film.In Our Feature Presentation:Interview with Tim Key and Tom BasdenAll 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, or wherever you get your podcasts.Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Make sure to leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Don’t forget to take a minute 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 Apr 22min
Water Cooler: RIP Val Kilmer, Discworld, The Studio, and More
On the April 2, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Jacob Hall to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been watching.Before we get to that, RIP Val Kilmer.In the Water Cooler:What we’ve been Doing:Jacob ran two half marathons and then suffered a terrible accident. What we’ve been Reading:Ben read The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins.Jacob read The Path to Paradise by Sam Wasson, and has begun reading Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series. What we’ve been Watching:Ben has been watching a bunch of stuff he can’t talk about yet, but he wants to talk about The Brutalist 4K. Jacob watched Warfare, Mickey 17, The Studio, and The Pitt. What we’ve been Playing:Ben has been listening to The Serpent and the Rainbow score.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, or wherever you get your podcasts.Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Make sure to leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Don’t forget to take a minute 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
2 Apr 32min
Beatles 4-Movie Biopic, Avengers: Doomsday Cast, Spider-Man Updates, John Wick 5, and More
On the April 1, 2025 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:Coyote Vs. ACME Will Get Released After Being Rescued By An Unlikely SaviorAvengers: Doomsday Casting Suggests Several Possible Marvel StorylinesMarvel's Avengers: Doomsday Cast Might Be Even Bigger Than We ThoughtMarvel Studios Could Give The X-Men What Fox Never Could – An EndingSpider-Man: Beyond The Spider-Verse Gets A Release Date, And Fans Are In For A Long WaitTom Holland's Spider-Man 4 Takes Its Title From One Of The Most Infamous Marvel Storylines EverWhy Tom Hardy's Venom & Tom Holland's Spider-Man Haven't Crossed Over YetNathan Fillion's Green Lantern Has Already Booked His Second Appearance After James Gunn's SupermanJohn Wick 5 Will Bring Keanu Back From The Dead, Two More Spin-Offs Still In The WorksThe Four-Part Beatles Biopic Has Officially Found Its John, Paul, George, And RingoAll 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, or wherever you get your podcasts.Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Make sure to leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Don’t forget to take a minute 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
1 Apr 32min
Weekend Box Office Numbers, And Why Haven't Studios Gone All In On Re-Releases?
On the March 31, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the weekend’s box office numbers.In The News:Top 10AnalysisAll 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, or wherever you get your podcasts.Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Make sure to leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Don’t forget to take a minute 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 Mars 30min
Death of a Unicorn + Interview With Writer/Director Alex Scharfman
On the March 28, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks a little about Death of a Unicorn and presents an interview with writer/director Alex Scharfman.In Our Feature Presentation: Death Of A Unicorn Review: Unicorn Violence Starts Out Fun Then Grows Stale In This Horror-Comedy [SXSW]Alex Scharfman 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, or wherever you get your podcasts.Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Make sure to leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Don’t forget to take a minute 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 Mars 21min
Our 5 Favorite Jason Statham Movies
On the March 27, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to talk about their favorite Jason Statham movies.In Our Feature Presentation: A Working Man Review: Jason Statham Is A Killer Girl Dad In A Generic John Wick KnockoffWhat makes Jason Statham special?Top 5 listPairing Jason Statham With A Baby Was A Big Bet For The Fast 8 CrewThe Expendables 3 Stunt That Almost Cost Jason Statham His LifeAre Tom Cruise's Collateral & Jason Statham's Transporter Connected?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, or wherever you get your podcasts.Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Make sure to leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Don’t forget to take a minute 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
27 Mars 37min
Water Cooler: Dope Thief, Altered States & More + Coyote vs. Acme May Not Be Dead Yet & Bond Gets New Producers
On the March 26, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to talk about the latest film and TV news and gather around the virtual water cooler to talk about what they’ve been watching.In The News:Marvel's Full Avengers: Doomsday Cast Officially AnnouncedCoyote Vs Acme Rises From The Grave As Warner Bros. Seeks Buyer For Shelved Looney Tunes MovieCoco 2 Officially Confirmed By Pixar - Here's Why That's A Bad IdeaAttention Nostalgic Millennials: New Power Rangers TV Series Coming To Disney+James Bond 26 Producers Announced By Amazon - And You're Probably Familiar With Their WorkIn the Water Cooler:What we’ve been Doing:BJ has been obsessively watching mental hygiene films from the 1940s and 50s. What we’ve been Reading:BJ is reading Daughter of Daring by Mallory O’MearaWhat we’ve been Watching:Ben watched Black Bag, A Woman of Paris, the first three episodes of Dope Thief, and all four episodes of Adolescence.BJ watched The Terror of Tiny Town, Twilight: Breaking Dawn pts 1&2, Ken Russell’s Altered States, and AdolescenceWhat we’ve been Eating:BJ has been eating Aldi Breakfast Bites French toast meatballs (dude, they’re so good lol)What we’ve been Playing:BJ has been playing PIZZA TOWER!!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, or wherever you get your podcasts.Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Make sure to leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Don’t forget to take a minute 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
26 Mars 38min
Tommy Boy Turns 30 This Year + Interviews With Director Peter Segal and Co-Star Bo Derek
On the March 25, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to celebrate the 1995 movie Tommy Boy on its 30th anniversary, and present interviews with the film’s director, and co-star Bo Derek.Tommy Boy discussionPeter Segal interviewBo Derek 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, or wherever you get your podcasts.Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Make sure to leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Don’t forget to take a minute 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
25 Mars 37min
