Mini-Water Cooler: The Prestige, 65, Buffalo '66, Neopets, and More
On the August 17, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to gather around the virtual water cooler to talk about what they’ve been up to.Opening Banter: At The Water Cooler:What we’ve been Doing: Ben visited Turks and Caicos.BJ didn’t die of COVID!What we’ve been Reading:Ben read The Prestige by Christopher Priest.BJ just started Unlikeable Female Characters: The Women Pop Culture Wants You to Hate by Anna Bogutskaya.What we’ve been Watching:Ben watched Talk to Me, 65, and started Only Murders in the Building season 3.BJ watched Attack the Block on the big screen, Polyester in Odorama, and Buffalo ‘66.What we’ve been Eating:BJ is eating the opposite of the “Girl Dinner” trend. What we’ve been Playing:BJ is playing Neopets again!All the other stuff you need to know:This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FILMDAILY and get on your way to being your best self.You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes.The /Film Show is published two times a week, 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 The /Film Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). And please subscribe to our newsletter!Send your feedback, questions, comments and concerns to us at bpearson@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 Apple Podcasts, tell your friends and spread the word! Thanks to Sam Hume for providing the basis for our logo.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
17 Aug 202343min
RIP William Friedkin, Wonder Woman 3 Isn't Happening, Talk 2 Me, and More
On the August 15, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /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.Opening Banter: Ben is back!In The News:Strike updateThe Emmys Move From September To January Due To The Hollywood StrikesWilliam Friedkin, Oscar-Winning Director Of The Exorcist, Dead At 87How The Exorcist Became The Most Respected Horror Movie Of All Time (And A Box Office Smash Hit)Turner Classic Movies Will Honor Director William Friedkin With A Two-Night Cinematic TributeNo, Wonder Woman 3 Isn't Happening, Despite Gal Gadot's Claims OtherwiseIt Sounds Like Sydney Sweeney Could Be A Key Spider-Person In Madame WebTalk To Me Sequel In The Works As A24 Leans Into Their Second Horror Franchise“We’re going to take a quick break, and we’ll be right back”Box Office Report:Barbie And Oppenheimer Are King And Queen Of The Box Office Again This WeekendBarbie Passes $500 Million At The Domestic Box Office, Enters Top 25 All-TimeChristopher Nolan's Oppenheimer Passes Interstellar At The Box Office – Is Inception Next?TMNT: Mutant Mayhem Oozes Past Meg 2: The Trench At The Box OfficeMeg 2: The Trench Has A Monster Debut At The Global Box OfficeThe Last Voyage Of The Demeter Sails Into A Doomed Opening Weekend At The Box OfficeUniversal Had Two Different Dracula Movies Flop At The Box Office This YearRise Of The Beasts Is Officially The Lowest-Grossing Live-Action Transformers Movie EverAll the other stuff you need to know:This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FILMDAILY and get on your way to being your best self.You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes.The /Film Show is published two times a week, 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 The /Film Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). And please subscribe to our newsletter!Send your feedback, questions, comments and concerns to us at bpearson@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 Apple Podcasts, tell your friends and spread the word! Thanks to Sam Hume for providing the basis for our logo.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
15 Aug 202340min
Scream 7 Finds a Director, Plus Sneakers, The Mask of Dimitrios, and More
On the August 3, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to talk about some film and TV news and gather around the virtual water cooler to talk about what they’ve been up to.Opening Banter: There won’t be any podcast episodes next week, since Ben’s taking a vacation.In The News:Scream 7 Wants To Know If Happy Death Day Director Likes Scary MoviesQuick strike update: The studios have reached out to the WGA and set a meeting for tomorrow.“We’re going to take a quick break, and we’ll be right back”At The Water Cooler:What we’ve been Doing: What we’ve been Reading:What we’ve been Watching:Chris watched Sneakers and The Passenger. Ben watched One False Move and The Mask of Dimitrios. What we’ve been Eating:What we’ve been Playing:Ben wants to give a shout-out to Mr. Mister’s “Welcome to the Real World.”All the other stuff you need to know:This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FILMDAILY and get on your way to being your best self.You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes.The /Film Show is published two times a week, 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 The /Film Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). And please subscribe to our newsletter!Send your feedback, questions, comments and concerns to us at bpearson@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 Apple Podcasts, tell your friends and spread the word! Thanks to Sam Hume for providing the basis for our logo.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
3 Aug 202321min
Loki Season 2 and Saw X Trailers, Weekend Box Office Numbers, and More
On the August 1, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /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, including the weekend’s box office numbers, the Loki season 2 trailer, Sony’s release date shuffle, and more.Opening Banter: Check out our list of the Top 100 Star Wars movie moments. Paul Reubens, Actor Behind Beloved Pee-Wee Herman Character, Dead At 70. Euphoria Star Angus Cloud Has Died At 25In The News:Barbie Is Already The Third Biggest Movie Of The Year At The Box Office (And It Could Be The Biggest)Oppenheimer Soars Past $400 Million Mark At The Global Box OfficeOppenheimer's IMAX Run Extended, Leaving Mission: Impossible Out In The ColdHaunted Mansion's $25 Million Opening Weekend Won't Pay The Haunted RentSound Of Freedom, The Surprise Hit Of The Summer, Leaves A Messy String Of Questions In Its Wake5 Reasons A24's Talk To Me Is Already A Box Office HitPixar's Elemental Is Now The Biggest Original Hollywood Movie Since The Pandemic“We’re going to take a quick break, and we’ll be right back”Loki Season 2 Trailer: The God Of Mischief Returns As A Man Out Of TimeDonald Glover, Star Of Lando, Will Now Co-Write The Series For Disney+Beyond The Spider-Verse Yanked Off Calendar, Venom 3 And Kraven Get New Dates In Sony Release ShuffleSaw X Trailer: Welcome Back To John Kramer's Trap HouseSaw X Will Take Place Between The First And Second Films, Features The Return Of Tobin Bell's JigsawAll 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.The /Film Show is published two times a week, 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 The /Film Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). And please subscribe to our newsletter!Send your feedback, questions, comments and concerns to us at bpearson@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 Apple Podcasts, tell your friends and spread the word! Thanks to Sam Hume for providing the basis for our logo.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
1 Aug 202347min
Mini-Water Cooler: Burn It Down, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 2, Sisters, and More
On the July 27, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by editor Jacob Hall to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.Opening Banter: At The Water Cooler:What we’ve been Doing: Ben spoke with a bunch of Imagineers about The Haunted Mansion attraction and what makes it so special. What we’ve been Reading:Jacob read Leave the Gun, Take the Cannoli by Mark Seal, Burn It Down by Maureen Ryan, and Episode Thirteen by Craig DiLouie.What we’ve been Watching:Jacob has been loving Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 2. He also wants to chime in on Barbie and Oppenheimer.Ben watched Rolling Thunder, Sisters, Coffy and Foxy Brown, and The Preview Murder Mystery. What we’ve been Eating:What we’ve been Playing:All the other stuff you need to know:This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FILMDAILY and get on your way to being your best self.You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes.The /Film Show is published two times a week, 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 The /Film Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). And please subscribe to our newsletter!Send your feedback, questions, comments and concerns to us at bpearson@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 Apple Podcasts, tell your friends and spread the word! Thanks to Sam Hume for providing the basis for our logo.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
27 Juli 202337min
Boffo Barbenheimer Box Office, Plus Chris Nolan & Bond, Aquaman 2 Troubles, and More
On the July 25, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the biggest movie weekend in years, and touch on a bunch of other film and TV news.Opening Banter: In The News:Barbie And Oppenheimer Make History With Explosive Opening Weekend Box Office NumbersBarbie Director Greta Gerwig Breaks Records With Ken-Ormous $162 Million Opening WeekendBarbie's Blockbuster Opening Is Even More Impressive The Longer You Look At ItOppenheimer Explodes Expectations With Astonishing $82 Million Opening Weekend5 Reasons Barbenheimer Was A Bombshell Box Office SuccessThe Biggest Casualty Of Barbenheimer Was Mission: Impossible - Dead ReckoningIndiana Jones 5 Could Be Disney's Biggest Box Office Disaster Since John Carter“We’re going to take a quick break, and we’ll be right back”Christopher Nolan Certainly Seems Up For Directing A Bond MovieAquaman 2 Undergoing Extensive Reshoots And Major Changes Ahead Of Looming Release DateDune 2 And Other Films May Move To 2024 As Studios Refuse Requests From Striking Writers And ActorsNetflix Is Getting Rid Of The Cheapest Ad-Free Subscription In The US And UK, But Why?All the other stuff you need to know:This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FILMDAILY and get on your way to being your best self.You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes.The /Film Show is published two times a week, 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 The /Film Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). And please subscribe to our newsletter!Send your feedback, questions, comments and concerns to us at bpearson@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 Apple Podcasts, tell your friends and spread the word! Thanks to Sam Hume for providing the basis for our logo.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
25 Juli 202340min
Spoiler Discussions: Barbie and Oppenheimer
On the July 21, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by multiple people to have spoiler-filled conversations about two of our most anticipated films of the year, Barbie and Oppenheimer.Opening Banter: Before we dive in, I wanted to mention that we’re giving away five Blu-ray copies of Scream 6. This contest is only valid for U.S. residents, and our partners on the giveaway asked us to read the following message on the show: “Bring Home Scream VI on 4K UHD Disc now! Ghostface is back and more terrifying than ever on a rampage in the big apple. Melissa Barrera, Jenna Ortega, and Courteney Cox star in the sensational slasher hit Scream 6, directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett. Get over an hour of killer bonus content when you buy on 4K UHD Disc. Available at participating retailers. Rated R. From Paramount Pictures.” To win the contest, all you have to do is follow us on Twitter and retweet the tweet that has the giveaway information. I’ll link it in the show notes here.In Our Feature Presentation:Oppenheimer Review: Christopher Nolan's Thriller Biopic Is One Of The Best Movies Of The YearGeneral thoughtsDuel tracks of the film: The bomb and the hearingsBest MomentsVisualizing atoms and particles and nucleiThe Trinity testStrauss gets his comeuppance/The endingBest PerformancesCillian MurphyRobert Downey Jr.Emily Blunt - underused?How does this fit into Nolan’s filmography?(Mention The Day After Trinity streaming for free on The Criterion Channel)“We’re going to take a quick break, and we’ll be right back”In Our Feature Presentation:Barbie Review: An Uproarious, Existential Adventure And One Of The Best Of The YearGeneral thoughtsBest PerformancesMargot RobbieRyan GoslingBest MomentsToo many to count???The Only Guide To Barbie Lore You Will Ever NeedAll the other stuff you need to know:This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FILMDAILY and get on your way to being your best self.You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes.The /Film Show is published two times a week, 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 The /Film Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). And please subscribe to our newsletter!Send your feedback, questions, comments and concerns to us at bpearson@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 Apple Podcasts, tell your friends and spread the word! Thanks to Sam Hume for providing the basis for our logo.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
21 Juli 20231h 14min
Mission: Impossible Box Office, Skyjack, All the Light We Cannot See, Pride & Prejudice, and More
On the July 18, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /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 and gather around the virtual water cooler to talk about what we’ve been up to.Opening Banter: In The News:Mission: Impossible 7 Opens Big, But Not Big Enough To Save The Summer Box OfficeInsidious: The Red Door Sails Past $100 Million At The Global Box OfficeThe Flash Will Make Less At The Domestic Box Office Than Ryan Reynolds' Green LanternPixar's Elemental Passes $300 Million At The Global Box Office In Major Reversal Of Fortune“We’re going to take a quick break, and we’ll be right back”At The Water Cooler:What we’ve been Doing:Ryan - wedding planning, went to AZ to see The Misfits What we’ve been Reading:Ben read All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr.Ryan - Sam Neill’s Did I Ever Tell You This, Skyjack by Geoffrey Gray, and Void Rivals by Robert Kirkman What we’ve been Watching:Ryan watched Dark Knight for 15th anniversary, Spielberg’s Duel, Dead Reckoning in IMAX Ben watched Pride & Prejudice, The Day After Trinity, and Casino.What we’ve been Eating:What we’ve been Playing:Ryan - Marvel’s Midnight Suns Ben’s oral history: 'Silence Builds Tension': An Oral History Of Mission: Impossible's Iconic CIA Heist SceneAll the other stuff you need to know:This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FILMDAILY and get on your way to being your best self.You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes.The /Film Show is published two times a week, 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 The /Film Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). And please subscribe to our newsletter!Send your feedback, questions, comments and concerns to us at bpearson@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 Apple Podcasts, tell your friends and spread the word! Thanks to Sam Hume for providing the basis for our logo.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
18 Juli 202352min
