Water Cooler: John Wick, Tolkien, Legally Blonde, Escape Room, Detective Pikachu, A Simple Favor, Penn & Teller’s Masterclass, Deadwood, Restaurant Impossible & More
On the May 7, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor in chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall, weekend editor Brad Oman , senior writer Ben Pearson, and writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to discuss what they’ve been up to at the Water Cooler. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it). Opening Banter: Chris complains about his Apple problems. It’s been two weeks since the last Watercooler episode. At The Water Cooler: What we’ve been Doing: Peter has been continuing his Vlogging adventures: recorded episodes showing what the world premiere of Avengers: Endgame was like, and had a disastrous learning experience with a whole days worth of Disneyland footage being ruined. He went to Marvel’s Heroes Assemble Disneyland After Dark event and wasn’t impressed. He also went to the AMA Awards (basically the Oscars of Magic) and watched magicians channel the spirits of Dai Vernon and Orson Welles, and got to meet and thank his first real magic teachers, Michael Ammar. Hoai-Tran has been covering the Tribeca Film Festival, experienced a Doctor Who VR film, attended the Reality Bites 25th anniversary panel. Ben went to London for a Tolkien set visit, saw The Midnight in concert, and attended the Hollywood Dream Machines exhibit at the Petersen Automotive Museum, where he met Bob Gale. What we’ve been Reading: Jacob has been poking through The Presidents by Brian Lamb, Susan Swain and C-Span. Ben read Game of Thrones: The Storyboards What we’ve been Watching: Peter watched Penn & Teller’s Masterclass., and is excited that Robert Irvine’s Restaurant Impossible is back after years off the air. Chris watched Screwball. Jacob watched Big Little Lies, Escape Room and Monster Party. He also revisited The Matrix for the first time in a few years and began his Deadwood rewatch. Brad watched Homecoming: A Film By Beyonce, Legally Blonde, The Curse of La Llorona, Life of the Party, and Long Shot. Hoai-Tran saw John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum, Detective Pikachu, UglyDolls, highlights of Tribeca: House of Hummingbird, Lucky Grandma, Blow the Man Down, Plus One, See You Yesterday, Burning Cane. Ben rewatched Avengers: Endgame and John Wick: Chapter 2, and watched A Simple Favor on the plane and caught an early screening of Tolkien. What we’ve been Eating: Peter tried the new Diet Coke flavors and really loves the Strawberry Guava and the Feisty Cherry, Brad tried Mountain Dew Cyclone and Pepsi Mango, Taco Bell Tortilla Chips, New Milka Oreo Chocolate Bar What we’ve been Playing: Peter played Batman: Gotham City Chronicles, a tabletop miniatures board game. Brad has finally been playing Spider-Man PS4, also played Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for the Switch. Other Articles Mentioned: Plug: Peter’s new YouTube vlogging channel Ordinary Adventures. Please subscribe! Doctor Who: The Runaway VR film. 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 iTunes, 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
6 Maj 20191h 29min
What Responsibility Does A Filmmaker Have To Fans of A Franchise? John Wick, Willow, Peter Mayhew, Cobra Kai, Mission Impossinle & Sinemia
On the May 3, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor in chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall, and writer Chris Evangelista to discuss the latest film and tv news, including the death of Peter Mayhew, early buzz for John Wick Chapter 3, a Willow tv sequel series, Cobra Kai, Sonic the Hedgehog, the future of Mission: Impossible and the downfall of Sinemia. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it). Opening Banter: What are you doing on May the fourth. In The News: Jacob: Peter Mayhew, the Man Behind Chewbacca in ‘Star Wars,’ Has Died at 74Mention: Peter Mayhew Honored By Kind Words from Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, George Lucas & More Chris: ‘John Wick Chapter 3’ Early Buzz: We’re Thinking He’s Back…Yet Again Jacob: ‘Willow’ Sequel Series Confirmed to Be in Talks for Disney+ Chris: YouTube Orders ‘Cobra Kai’ Season 3, Which Will Be Free to Watch Jacob: ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ Is Being Redesigned Due to Fan Outrage Chris: ‘Mission: Impossible’ 7 and 8 Need to “Swallow the Last Three Movies Whole,” According to Director Christopher McQuarrie Chris: Sinemia is Dead, While MoviePass Inexplicably Lives On 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 iTunes, 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 Maj 201926min
Avengers: Endgame Spoiler Discussion Part II
On the May 2, 2019 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 Evangelista to discuss the have part two of our spoiler discussion of Avengers: Endgame. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it). Opening Banter: Everyone is talking about Avengers and all the big news stories this week were around Endgame. In The News: Ben: ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Now the Highest Grossing Hollywood Movie in China, Sixth Biggest Ever Worldwide Brad: ‘Avengers: Endgame’: All the Shots Manipulated in Trailers and Cut from the Movie Chris: What Happened to the Infinity Stones In ‘Avengers: Endgame’? The Russo Brothers Have Answers Brad: Why the ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Final Scene Doesn’t Break the MCU, According to the Russo Brothers Chris: Joe Russo Explains Some of the Confusing ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Paradoxes Brad: ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Easter Egg Could Hint at a New Superhero Coming to the MCU Ben: The Final Battle of ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Puts ‘Infinity War’ to Shame – But Not Because It’s Bigger Brad: How the ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Directors Assembled the Most Star-Filled Shot in Marvel History Chris: ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Suggests the MCU Has a Problem With Captain Marvel’s Power Brad: Robert Downey Jr.’s Finest Moment in ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Was a Last Minute Addition Ben (og HT): The Russo Brothers Explain Why ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Doesn’t Have an End-Credits Scene In The Mailbag: Scott from Alameda, CA writes in “Hey Peter- So I need to disagree with your and the staff's take that it was a mistake for the screenwriters to kill off Black Widow instead of Hawkeye. To defend this case, I unfortunately need to pull out the parent card. This movie is very much about parenthood and fatherhood specifically. It feels as if this idea of raising the next generation was quite in the forefront of the screenwriter's minds. To start the movie with Hawkeye losing his family and then to end it by implying that his family came back only to find their father dead would be heartbreaking and devastating. It would be downright cruel. Having Tony die leaving Morgan fatherless brought me to absolute tears. But in that case, the sacrifice matched the character arc. Black Widow (while I agree a better character) needed to sacrifice herself in order to give Clint his family back and allow him the chance to be a father. As a parent myself, I complete agree with Natasha's decision and understand the sacrifice made in order to allow someone (Clint) to have more time with their children. Keep up the amazing work even if I disagree with your take in this case.” Other Articles Mentioned: Siddhant: Road to Endgame: ‘Avengers: Endgame’ is a Bold New Beginning (and Look Back) for the Marvel Cinematic Universe Interview With A Local Man Returning After Thanos’ Snap 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 iTunes, 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 Maj 201947min
Are Vertical TV’s the Future? Quentin Tarantino Calls Us, Indiana Jones 5 Rumors & More
On the May 1, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor in chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall, and writer Chris Evangelista to discuss the latest film and tv news, including Ghost Rider, Indiana Jones 5, Quentin Tarantino, Samsung, and Game of Thrones. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it). Opening Banter: Let’s geek out over Chris talking to legendary filmmaker Quentin Tarantino. In The News: Chris: Exclusive: Quentin Tarantino Tells Us How and Why He Created ‘The Hateful Eight’ Miniseries for NetflixMention: Exclusive: ‘Django Unchained’ Director’s Cut Coming After Quentin Tarantino Finishes ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ Jacob: Rumor: ‘Indiana Jones 5’ Now Being Written By ‘This Is Us’ Creator Dan Fogelman Chris: ‘Ghost Rider’ TV Series Coming to Hulu with Gabriel Luna Reprising the Role Chris: Samsung Made a Vertical TV, Because We Live in Hell Jacob: ‘Game of Thrones’ Cinematographer Defends the Dark Lighting Choices of “The Long Night” 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 iTunes, 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 Maj 201935min
Avengers: Endgame Spoiler Discussion
On the April 30, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor in chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman, and writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to discuss Avengers: Endgame spoilers. We’ll explore easter eggs, speculate on what this means for future movies, and try to break down the paradoxes of the film, You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it). Opening Banter: Chris has a review on the site, Brad has a spoiler review. HT what did you think? In Our Feature Presentation: Let’s Talk Avengers Endgame spoilers. Brad: What Does ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Mean for the Black Widow Movie? HT on woman moment Brad: ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Snaps Box Office Records with $1.2 Billion Global Opening HT: The Marvel Studios Intro is VERY Different in ‘Avengers: Endgame’ And You Might’ve Missed It Chris: The SHOCKING Truth Behind the ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Sandwich Scene Peter: Let’s Talk About the Nerdy Logistical Paradoxes of ‘Avengers: Endgame’ HT: Stan Lee’s Final Cameo in ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Explained by the Russo Brothers Brad: Who Was That Young Man at the ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Funeral? Chris: How ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Sets Up ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ HT: How ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Makes Good on an Unexpected Crossover Fans Have Wanted for Years Chris: That ‘Avengers: Endgame’ End Credits Sound Symbolizes Both an Ending and a Beginning Brad: ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Writers Address Spoiler-Filled Questions About Death, The Snap & More Chris: Alternate ‘Endgame’ Storylines Revealed by ‘Avengers’ Screenwriters Other Articles Mentioned: The Status of Every Major MCU Character After ‘Avengers: Endgame’ How ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Affects ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Spoiler Review: This is the Fight of Our Lives 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 iTunes, 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
30 Apr 20191h 12min
Why Last Night's Game Of Thrones Didn't Work
On the April 29, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor in chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall, and senior writer Ben Pearson to discuss the latest episode of Game of Thrones and why so many fans are so angry about one of the most anticipated episodes of television ever. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it). Opening Banter: Last night’s Game of Thrones has the internet talking, and not in a good way. Who watched it? In Our Feature Presentation: Was it too dark? Why was this battle such a huge deal? What are people mad about? What caused it? Are there problems beyond darkness and presentation? Who lived and who died? What stuff did we actually like? What comes next? Other Articles Mentioned: ‘Game of Thrones’ Drops the Ball With “The Long Night,” the Worst Battle in the Show’s History Why You Couldn’t See a Damn Thing on This Week’s Game of Thrones 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 iTunes, 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
29 Apr 201939min
Spoiler Discussion: What 'Avengers: Endgame' Means For The Future Of The Marvel Cinematic Universe
On the April 26, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor in chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall, and senior writer Ben Pearson to discuss what Avengers: Endgame means for the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and a look back at the character arcs of the last decade of Marvel Studios. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it). Opening Banter: We loved Avengers: Endgame. If you haven’t seen the movie, this will be a full-on spoiler discussion. In Our Feature Presentation: The Status of Every Major MCU Character After ‘Avengers: Endgame’ How Does ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Affect ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’? What Does ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Mean for Marvel’s Disney+ Shows? Other Articles Mentioned: Avengers: Endgame Spoiler Conversation: A Profoundly Satisfying Cinematic Achievement 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 iTunes, 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 Apr 20191h 34min
What is Netflix Even Trying To Do? We Try To Understand The WGA vs. ATA Standoff, James Bond 25, Avengers: Endgame, Detective Pikachu, Disney & More
On the April 25, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor in chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall, weekend editor Brad Oman, and writer Chris Evangelista to discuss the latest film and tv news, including James Bond 25, Netflix, Quentin Tarantino, Academy Awards, Detective Pikachu, Avengers: Endgame, Disney, and the WGA vs. ATA. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it). Opening Banter: Peter plugs his first vlog: Ordinary Adventures. Watch the first video to see what it’s like to attend the world premiere of Avengers: Endgame. In The News: Jacob: James Bond 25 Story Details, Filming Locations, and Official Cast Revealed Brad: Netflix Testing New Random and Top 10 List Features, But What They Still Need Is Playlists Chris: ‘The Hateful Eight’ Extended Version is Now on Netflix…as a Mini-Series? Brad: Netflix Oscar Eligibility Remains Intact as The Academy Votes Not to Change Key Rule Jacob: ‘Detective Pikachu’ Early Buzz: An Adorable Video Game Movie That is Super Effective for Fans and Non-Fans Alike Brad: ‘Avengers: Endgame’ in 4DX Will Feature Signature Character Motions, But What Does That Mean? Chris: Disney is Killing Multiple Fox Films, Heavily Scrutinizing Others Jacob: The WGA vs. ATA Standoff Explained: What is Happening in Hollywood Between Writers and Their Agents? 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 iTunes, 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 Apr 201940min
