Mail Bag: Favorite Genre, Disney Channel Movies, Emotional Films, Steelbook Blu-rays

On a special Holiday edition of /Film Daily, Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall and writers Chris Evangelista, Hoai-Tran Bui, and Ben Pearson to talk about their favorite Chrismas movies of all time. Join us by the fireplace as we get in the Holiday spirit. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it).  In The Mailbag: What are your favorite Christmas movies? Peter’s picks: Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Treevenge, Christmas Vacation, Gremlins, A Christmas Story Chris’ Picks: Eyes Wide Shut, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Batman Returns, Muppet Xmas Carol HT’s Picks: Elf, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Harry Potter, Love Actually, Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas Ben’s picks: Mickey’s Christmas Carol, Christmas Vacation, A Charlie Brown Christmas, How The Grinch Stole Christmas Jacob’s Picks: Rare Exports, It’s a Wonderful Life, Muppet Christmas Carol, Jingle All the Way, Krampus   The post referenced in this episode: Over 400 adaptations of A Christmas Carol edited together   To submit questions to the mailbag, send them to peter@slashfilm.com. Please mention your name and general geographical location in case we mention the question on the air. You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com. /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 and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). 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

26 Dec 201745min

On the December 21, 2017 episode of /Film Daily, Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall and writer Hoai-Tran Bui to discuss the latest news, including: Ben Affleck’s Batman plans, the first Bright reviews, a reaction to the trailer for the Overboard remake, a group takes credit for the Star Wars: The Last Jedi backlash, and Snoke apparently has another apprentice? And at the water cooler, we talk Survivor, The Breadwinner and Ultimate Beastmaster. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it). At the Water Cooler: Peter watched The Disaster Artist and the season finale of Survivor Jacob has been watching Ultimate Beastmaster on Netflix HT talks about Chopped and watched The Breadwinner In the News: Reaction: ‘Overboard’ Remake Trailer: Anna Faris Has Fun With Amnesia Wait, Ben Affleck Still Wants to Direct Batman? ‘Bright’ Early Buzz: Netflix’s First Big Movie is an Embarrassing Disaster Alt-Right Group Takes Credit for ‘The Last Jedi’ Rotten Tomatoes Backlash Snoke Has At Least “One Other Apprentice” – What Does This Mean For ‘Star Wars: Episode 9’? Lastly, we would like to wish one of our listeners, Michelly Silva, a happy birthday. You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com. /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 and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). 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 Dec 201747min

On the December 20, 2017 episode of /Film Daily, Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to discuss the latest news, including a Bright sequel, The Shape of Water gets Oscar snub, IT director’s cut, Artemis Fowl casting, a What We Do In The Shadows tv spin-off, why Lando and Obi-Wan weren’t in Star Wars: The Last Jedi and I’ll tell you about some deleted scenes from the film. And at the Water Cooler, we’ll be talking about Happy, and 2017 animated movies catch-up.   You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it).   At the Water Cooler: Peter watched the first two episodes of the Syfy tv series Happy! And has been reading Star Wars: The Last Jedi books. HT has been catching up on 2017’s animated movies and contemplating her existence (but Ferdinand was not bad!)   In the News: ‘Bright’ Sequel Already In The Works ‘The Shape of Water’ Has Been Unjustly Snubbed for the Best Make-up Oscar Shortlist ‘It’ Director’s Cut Coming in 2018 ‘Artemis Fowl’ Casts Ferdia Shaw in Title Role, Judi Dench & Josh Gad Round Out Kenneth Branagh’s Cast ‘What We Do In The Shadows’ Spin-Off Coming To TV in 2018 Why Lando Calrissian and Obi-Wan Kenobi Weren’t in ‘The Last Jedi,’ According to Rian Johnson Star Wars: The Last Jedi Deleted Scenes: Everything We Know You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com. /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 and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). 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 Dec 201733min

On the December 19, 2017 episode of /Film Daily, Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to discuss the latest news, including: the Alamo Drafhouse launching a video store, Narcos gets new lead actors, Man of Steel sequel details, Star Wars: The Last Jedi backlash, Paramount sets new release dates and how All The Money In The World erased Kevin Spacey. And we’ll give reactions to the new trailers for Mortal Engines, Greatest Showman, Ocean’s 8, and The Nutcracker and the Four Realms.   You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it).   Feedback: Shane D writes in:   Dear /FilmDaily Crew,  I love the show!  Recently on a /FilmDaily episode, you were all discussing Redbox rental stats.  The crew, HT in particular, was very disappointed in what seemed like America's "basic" choices.   As an avid listener and Redbox user, I'd argue that these numbers are totally misrepresenting Amercia's film prowess as a whole.  My wife and I, for instance, will quickly (maybe frantically) check out the first few screens of Redbox on a busy weeknight trip to the supermarket and will frequently grab a dumb comedy or flashy action block buster.  That doesn't mean, however, that we're not also itching to watch The Big Sick or hoping to finally finish The Killing of a Sacred Deer.  It's simply a matter of a small selection that's aimed to simply entertain.  I'd compare it to the Supermarket magazine impulse section in the check out line.  Again, my wife might grab a Cosmo or even a Reader's Digest if funny enough, but she also has her Atlantic and The New Yorker subscription issues waiting for her at home.    I think we seek out those great, artsy, interesting movies on other platforms, other venues.  When we browse Redbox, we're asking for flash or fluff...we're in the mood for basic.  I think that it's part of what makes America charming, we're very basic and very interesting; very dumb and very smart, very blockbuster and very indy, all at the same time. Just my thoughts, love the show.   Have any geeky thoughts on this news that we might not have addressed on the podcast? Send your opinions, speculation, analysis, and suggestions to peter@slashfilm.com.   In the News: The Alamo Drafthouse is Opening a Video Rental Store Netflix’s ‘Narcos’ Season 4 Finds New Leads in Diego Luna and Michael Peña Mark Millar Discusses the ‘Man of Steel’ Sequel That Never Was The ‘Last Jedi’ Backlash is Another Example of Fandom Gone Wrong ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Backlash Gets a Response from Director Rian Johnson Paramount Sets Dates For New ‘G.I. Joe”, ‘Dungeons and Dragons’ and More Here’s How ‘All The Money In The World’ Reshoots Erased Kevin Spacey   Trailer Reactions: ‘Mortal Engines’ Trailer: A Sci-Fi Dystopia and a ‘Lord of the Rings’ Reunion ‘The Greatest Showman’ Live Movie Trailer: Hugh Jackman and the Cast Are Doing It Live Team ‘Ocean’s 8’ Trailer: Sandra Bullock and Cate Blanchett Lead an All-Star, All-Female ‘The Nutcracker And The Four Realms’ Trailer: Disney Gives the Classic Ballet a High-Fantasy Makeover You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com. /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 and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). 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 Dec 201730min

Note: An earlier audio file had an error which caused it to cut off a bit earlier than intended. This is the updated audio file. On the December 18, 2017 episode of /Film Daily, in our Feature Presentation, Peter Sciretta will play the audio from his interview with Star Wars: The Last Jedi writer/director Rian Johnson. After that segment, in the Spoiler Room, Peter will be joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall and writer Brad Oman to discuss Star Wars: The Last Jedi spoilers. In Our Feature Presentation: Peter plays the audio from his spoiler-filled interview with Star Wars: The Last Jedi writer/director Rian Johnson. In the Spoiler Room: Now that everyone has seen Star Wars: The Last Jedi, we have a discussion about some of the biggest moments of the film: Killing off Snoke Rey’s Parents Frank Oz reprises his role as Yoda Luke Skywalker’s death What do we want to see in Episode 9?     Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

18 Dec 201746min

On the December 15, 2017 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall and writers Chris Evangelista and Hoai-Tran Bui to discuss the latest news, including Morgan Spurlock’s admission of sexual misconduct, Star Wars: The Last Jedi’s box office numbers, The Last Jedi has more practical creatures than any other Star Wars film, the future of the X-Men, Fantastic Four, and Deadpool, a book of Rian Johnson’s behind the scenes photos will be released, and in our feature presentation, we’ll talk about The Last Jedi and how it doesn’t care what you think about it.   You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it).   In the Water Cooler: Jacob has been watching The Crown HT saw The Last Jedi at Smithsonian’s Air and Space museum Chris read a book about Guillermo del Toro’s The Devil’s Backbone In the News: HT - Morgan Spurlock Admits History of Sexual Misconduct, Steps Down From Production Company Chris - X-Men, Fantastic Four, and Deadpool Are Definitely Coming to the MCU Ben - Star Wars: The Last Jedi Box Office: Second Biggest Thursday Ever, Could Score $100 Million Opening Day Chris - Star Wars: The Last Jedi Has More Practical Creatures Than Any Star Wars Film HT - Book of Rian Johnson’s Star Wars: The Last Jedi Photos Will Be Released   In our Feature Presentation: Star Wars: The Last Jedi Doesn’t Care What You Think About It – And That’s Why It’s Great   Other articles mentioned: What Does The Last Jedi Ending Mean For The Future of the Trilogy? You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com. /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 and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). 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

15 Dec 201735min

On the December 14, 2017 episode of /Film Daily, Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall and /Film senior writer Ben Pearson to discuss the latest news, including Disney acquires 20th Century Fox and we will discuss everything you need to know, a 48 Hours remake coming from Good Time directors The Safdie Brothers, a Kill or Be Killed movie coming from John Wick director, Annihilation creative clashes, and we’ll talk to Creature Designer Neal Scanlan about how the Porgs were created.   You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it).   At the Water Cooler: Ben went to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter during Christmas time Peter saw has been performing magic to people he doesn’t know at The Magic Castle Jacob celebrated Christmas 10 days early and I've been playing Wolfenstein II   In the News: Disney Acquires 20th Century Fox in Landmark Deal, Now Owns a Bunch of Your Favorite Things Everything You Need to Know About the Disney-Fox Deal ‘Deadpool’ Can Stay R-Rated at Disney; Other R-Rated Marvel Movies Are Possible ’48 Hours’ Remake Coming From ‘Good Time’ Directors The Safdie Brothers ‘Kill or Be Killed’ Movie Coming From ‘John Wick’ Director ‘Annihilation’ Director Alex Garland Opens Up About Creative Clashes Behind the Scenes When Porgs Fly: ‘Star Wars’ Creature Designer Neal Scanlan Reveals Everything About The Porgs You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com. /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 and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). 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 Dec 201745min

On the December 13, 2017 episode of /Film Daily, Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film writers Chris Evangelista and Hoai-Tran Bui to discuss the latest news, including Guillermo del Toro’s Nightmare Alley, our reaction to the Annihilation trailer, Rian Johnson tells us the story of how Disney agreed to his new Star Wars trilogy, American Werewolf remake details, George Lucas reviews Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Nutcracker and the Four Realms goes into reshoots and more on the strange case of the Lady Bird/Rotten Tomatoes controversy.   You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it).   In the News: ‘Nightmare Alley’ Remake Coming From Guillermo del Toro (Maybe, at Some Point) ‘Annihilation’ Trailer: Natalie Portman Goes on a Doomed Sci-fi Trip ‘Mr. Robot’ Season 4 Ordered by USA Disney Agreed to Rian Johnson’s Star Wars Trilogy Without Being Pitched a Story ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Earns a Positive Review From George Lucas How the ‘American Werewolf’ Remake Differs From the Original, According to Max Landis ‘Nutcracker and the Four Realms’ Reshoots to be Directed by Joe Johnston   In Our Feature Presentation: The Strange Case of ‘Lady Bird’ and Rotten Tomatoes (Or: Why We Should All Just Calm Down)   You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com. /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 and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). 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 Dec 201742min