Water Cooler: Palm Springs, The Beach House, The Old Guard, Gamemaster, The Alienist, Tesla, The Right Stuff, Supermarket Sweep, Wet Hot American Summer
On the July 17, 2020 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. Opening Banter: At The Water Cooler: What we’ve been Doing:Brad received a big Peacock promotional package, downloaded Peacock on Apple TV, set up an inflatable pool because it’s damn hot, has been hating the process of how collectible action figures are being released. Peter plug the new youtube video Galaxy’s Edge Has Changed! [Disney World Reopening] Chris released a new episode of 21st Century Spielberg. What we’ve been Reading:Jacob is reading The Road to Jonestown by Jeff Guinn. Chris read Survivor Song by Paul Tremblay. What we’ve been Watching:Brad, Hoai-Tran, and Jacob watched Palm Springs Jacob and Chris watched The Beach House. Peter watched Gamemaster, and some more of Unsolved Mysteries. Jacob watched The Old Guard. He’s also fallen deeply in love with Schitt’s Creek. Brad watched David Foster: Off the Record Chris watched Tesla, Supermarket Sweep, and the Criterion Collection Bruce Lee box set. Ben rewatched Wet Hot American Summer and Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp, and saw The Right Stuff. Hoai-Tran watched The Alienist: Angel of Darkness, rewatched Pride and Prejudice. What we’ve been Eating:Peter tried Try Teats, an international snack mystery box. This one featured Croatian and Serbian snacks and candy. Watch the video on YouTube. Brad tried Caramel Apple Jacks, Apple Pie Kit Kats, Cinnamon Toast Crunch Ice Cream What we’ve been Playing:Jacob is running two RPG campaigns this weekend. 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
17 Juli 20201h 26min
Daily Podcast: Fletch, Stephen King, The Matrix Sequels, Film Festivals, Movie Theaters & Film Production
On the July 15, 2020 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman and writer Chris Evangelista to discuss the latest film and tv news, including Fletch, Stephen King, The Matrix sequels, film festivals, movie theaters and film production. In The News: Chris: Telluride Film Festival Canceled For 2020Peter: Did you expect this to happen? Brad: New Jersey Judge Denies AMC, Cinemark, Regal & Theatre Owners Request to Allow Movie Theater Reopening Chris: Movie Theaters in California and Hong Kong Closing AgainPeter: What does this mean for Tenet and Mulan? Brad: Hollywood Movie and TV Production Restart May Be Delayed By New Tiered Coronavirus TestingPeter: When do you think the first production will restart in Hollywood? Chris: ‘Fletch’ Reboot From ‘Superbad’ Director Greg Mottola Will Star Jon Hamm Peter: What did you think of Fletch? Chris: New Stephen King Movies in the Works From Ben Stiller, Darren AronofskyPeter: Which of these stories do you think might make good movies? Brad: ‘The Matrix’ Cinematographer Blames Stanley Kubrick for Why the Sequels Are So “Mind-Numbing”Peter: What are your thoughts on The Matrix sequels Other Articles Mentioned: Solving the Mask Shortage at Huntington Beach. 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
15 Juli 202031min
New Star Wars Series, Batman’s TV Spin-off, Fast 9, AMC Theaters, Little Monsters & Bird Box 2
On the July 13, 2020 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman and writer Chris Evangelista to discuss the latest film and tv news, including a new Star Wars animated series, Batman’s TV Spin-off, Batman Forever extended cut, Fast 9 goes to space, the future of AMC Theaters, Little Monsters and Bird Box 2. Opening Banter: In The News: Brad: Disney+ Orders ‘Star Wars: The Bad Batch’, an Animated Series Spin-Off of ‘The Clone Wars’Peter: Could this be the Star Wars version of GI Joe or A-Team? Do we really need another series in the prequel era? Chris: ‘The Batman’ Gotham Police TV Series in the Works From Matt Reeves and Terence Winter for HBO MaxPeter: Is now a bad time to announce a cop show? What would you like to see and not see in this? Brad: ‘Batman Forever’ Had a “Much Darker, More Serious” 170-Minute Cut from Joel SchumacherPeter: Will we ever see this cut? Chris (og HT): ‘F9’ Might Be Taking Off to Space, Ludacris HintsPeter: What kind of crazy space action do you want to see from the fam? Brad: AMC Theatres Reaches New Debt Agreement to Stay Afloat Through 2021 Peter: But what if movies don't return in 2021? Chris: ‘Little Monsters’, All-Ages Approach to Classic Universal Monsters, Coming From ‘Toy Story 4’ Director Josh CooleyPeter: Why do you hate this idea Chris? Brad: ‘Bird Box’ Sequel in Development at NetflixPeter: What is it going to 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 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
13 Juli 202028min
Water Cooler: Hamilton, Palm Springs, Starship Troopers, Entourage, The Exorcist, Princess Bride, Japan Sinks: 2020, Walk Hard, Devolution, Downtown Disney, Lockout, Drive-In Movies
On the July 10, 2020 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. At The Water Cooler: What we’ve been Doing:Peter went to the reopening of Downtown Disney. Ben moved to Florida Brad went to Kansas City with his girlfriend Hoai-Tran went to a pop-up drive-in theater, discovered that she does in fact have HBO Max. What we’ve been Reading:Jacob read Devolution by Max Brooks. Brad is reading The Office: The Untold Story of the Greatest Sitcom of the 2000s: An Oral History What we’ve been Watching:Peter, Jacob, HT and Chris watched Hamilton. Peter watched Palm Springs on Hulu and Quiz on AMC. Jacob watched Session 9, Lockout, I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House, The Burning, Sleepaway Camp, Starship Troopers, Tomb Raider, Unsolved Mysteries, and Supermarket Sweep. Chris watched The Princess Bride and Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. Ben watched The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, The Exorcist, and the first two episodes of The Baby-Sitters Club Brad watched some of Floor is Lava, rewatched Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story, has been putting on Entourage in the background while he works. Hoai-Tran watched Japan Sinks: 2020, rewatched Columbus. What we’ve been Eating:Brad went to Joe’s Kansas City Barbecue, tried Parmesan and Roasted Garlic Pringles, Mango Koala’s March Cookies What we’ve been Playing:Hoai-Tran listened to the first few episodes of The Sandman Audible series. 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
10 Juli 20201h 42min
The Wolfman, Peter Pan, Movie Theaters, Film Festivals, Halloween Kills, Ready Player Two, and Hamilton
On the July 8, 2020 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to discuss the latest film and tv news, including The Wolfman, Peter Pan, Movie Theaters, Film Festivals, Halloween Kills, Ready Player Two, and Hamilton. In The News: Chris: Leigh Whannell to direct WolfmanPeter: What take do you want? HT: Disney’s Live-Action ‘Peter Pan’ Remake Casts Jude Law as Hot Captain HookPeter: Who is your favorite cinematic Hook? Chris: AMC, Regal, and Cinemark Are Suing New Jersey to Open Theaters SoonerPeter: But should they allow churches to reopen? Chris: Christopher Nolan Hesitant to Delay ‘Tenet’ Further Because He Wants to Show Faith in Movie Theaters Peter: Hearing this, do we really think this date will stick? HT: Austin’s Fantastic Fest Film Festival Has Officially Been Canceled for 2020Peter: When do you think film festivals will return? Mention: Venice Film Festival Still Happening in September with Fewer Selections, Outdoor Venues & More The Telluride Film Festival Will Happen This Year Despite the Pandemic: “Our World Needs the Light of Cinema” Toronto International Film Festival Refuses to Postpone, Considering Digital Options Sundance 2021 Planning Online Component and Screenings Outside of Utah Chris: Halloween Kills Moves to 2021Peter: What did you think of the teaser trailer? Mention: other horror release date changes HT: ‘Ready Player Two’ Sequel Novel Will Ply Readers With More ’80s References This NovemberPeter: What do you think this could be about? Peter: Who will/should direct the movie? Chris (og Ben): The Disney+ Version of ‘Hamilton’ is Not Eligible for OscarsPeter: What awards can it still be eligible for then? Mention: ‘Hamilton’ on Disney+ Resulted in Over Half a Million App Downloads Over the Weekend 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
8 Juli 202031min
Groundhog Day, Fallout, Black Widow, Beavis and Butt-head, Frosty the Snowman, Brie Larson, and Lost
On the July 6, 2020 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 film and tv news, including Groundhog Day, Fallout, Black Widow, Beavis and Butt-head, Frosty the Snowman, Brie Larson, and Lost. Opening Banter: What we did on July 4th. In The News: Ben: ‘Groundhog Day’ TV Series in Development, According to Stephen TobolowskyPeter: Any thoughts on how to do the story for tv? Jacob: ‘Fallout’ TV Series Coming to Amazon From ‘Westworld’ CreatorsPeter: Are we in a silver age of video game movie development? Ben (og Chris): ‘Black Widow’ Will “Hand The Baton” to Florence PughPeter: Where was Pugh’s character during the infinity war? Jacob (og Brad): Brie Larson Auditioned for ‘Terminator’, ‘The Hunger Games’ and At Least One of the ‘Star Wars’ MoviesPeter: Could Brie have saved terminator? Which Star Wars character do you think she auditioned for? Jacob (og Brad): Mike Judge’s ‘Beavis and Butt-Head’ is Getting Two New Seasons at Comedy CentralPeter: Can Beavis and Butthead work in today’s more PC world? Ben: ‘Lost’ Was Only Supposed to Last Three Seasons, and Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse Almost Left as ShowrunnersPeter: Would Lost have been a better series if it was only 3 seasons? 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
6 Juli 202035min
Water Cooler: Eurovision, Unsolved Mysteries, Hamilton, Gladiator, Do The Right Thing, Extraction, Black Cauldron, Restaurant: Impossible, Into The Unknown, Schitt’s Creek, Central Park,
On the July 3, 2020 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 writer Chris Evangelista to discuss what they’ve been up to at the Water Cooler. Opening Banter: HT isn’t here today. At The Water Cooler: What we’ve been Doing: Chris released a new bonus episode of 21st Century Spielberg. What we’ve been Reading: Jacob has been playing catch-up with comics and has some recommendations: Curse Words and Undiscovered Country. What we’ve been Watching: Chris, Brad, and Ben watched Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga Peter watched Into The Unknown on Disney+, a few episodes of Central Park on AppleTV, The Princess and the Frog, and the first couple episodes of the new Unsolved Mysteries on Netflix. Brad watched Extraction, Somebody Feed Phil, rewatched Grumpy Old Men Jacob watched Restaurant: Impossible, Taste the Nation, Yummy, The Darkness, Trick, and started Schitt’s Creek. Chris watched Gladiator. Ben watched Do The Right Thing, The Phantom of the Opera, Hamilton, and The Black Cauldron. What we’ve been Eating: Brad tried Starburst Fruit By the Foot, Mrs. Freshley’s New Reese’s, Hershey’s and Oreo Cupcakes, Frosted Flakes and Froot Loops Mash-Up Cereal, and Pepsi with a Splash of Pineapple Juice. What we’ve been Playing: Jacob has been learning the Alien RPG and he’s eager to try out Thousand Year Old Vampire. Brad played Donut County 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
3 Juli 20201h 23min
The Mandalorian Books, The Simpsons, Jason Momoa's Frosty the Snowman, D.A.R.Y.L. Sequel, and More
On the July 1, 2020 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman and writer Chris Evangelista to discuss the latest film and TV news, including The Simpsons’ new voice actor policy, Sundance’s plans for 2021, The Mandalorian books, Jason Momoa’s Frosty the Snowman, a new TMNT film, and that D.A.R.Y.L. sequel we’ve all been waiting thirty-five years to see. Opening Banter: In The News: Brad: ‘The Simpsons’ Won’t Have White Actors Voice Characters of Color Anymore, Mike Henry No Longer Voicing Cleveland Brown on ‘Family Guy’ Chris: Sundance 2021 Planning Online Component and Screenings Outside of Utah Brad: ‘The Mandalorian’ Books Are On the Way, But How Much Will They Expand the Series? Ben: Jason Momoa to Voice Frosty the Snowman in a Live-Action Movie (Yes, Really) Brad: New CG Animated ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Movie is Coming from Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg Chris: ‘D.A.R.Y.L.’ Sequel TV Series Starring Tony Hale in the Works For Some Inexplicable Reason 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
1 Juli 202030min
