Honey Don't!, An Interview With Thunderbolts* Actor Geraldine Viswanathan, and More
On the August 27, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV news, talk a bit about Honey Don’t!, present an interview with a cast member of Marvel’s Thunderbolts, and wrap up with a listener email.(~00:38) In The News:https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/nicolas-cage-true-detective-season-5-1236444023/https://deadline.com/2025/08/the-paper-premiere-all-episodes-binge-1236494468/https://www.indiewire.com/news/analysis/good-boy-dog-point-of-view-horror-movie-wide-release-2-1235147111/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/highlander-remake-casts-karen-gillan-1236350232/https://deadline.com/2025/08/kpop-demon-hunters-netflix-most-popular-film-ever-1236498083/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/kpop-demon-hunters-sony-netflix-sequel-talks-1236353972/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/cobra-kai-creators-tackling-knight-rider-movie-universal-1236353961/https://deadline.com/2025/08/pedro-pascal-todd-haynes-gay-movie-de-noche-1236498843/(~11:45) Jacob’s Trailer ParkKeeper: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8TK8uJjyJgGood Boy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4-CRkd_74gBallad of a Small Player: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVuAfgSLFI4Fallout season 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TsP09cZA7oThe Mastermind: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcncY3iYol0Arco: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNUkW6ywV-cAnemone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVqoyMi98OI(~25:50) Honey Don’t!Honey Don't! Review: Margaret Qualley Sizzles In Ethan Coen's Moody, Unabashedly Queer Noir(~38:00) Geraldine Viswanathan interview(~52:34) Listener emailYiFeng from Boston wrote in, offering some more information about the conversation Bill and I had about physical media last week:1. The biggest jump in quality on disc vs streaming is audio! Currently, ALL streaming platforms are lossy. An average 2hr film is around 500 megabytes lossy for streaming (equivalent to crappy mp3s) vs 5 GIGAbytes lossless (basically identical to studio masters, with no loss at all). So if Wes has full range speakers, you can tell movie soundtracks on Blu-rays have 10x more information than any streaming platforms.2. As for video quality, bitrate-wise the most famous example is the Game of Thrones episode, “The Long Night,” which was a pixelated dark mess on HBO Max, but on 4k disc using a properly calibrated Dolby Vision display, you won’t see pixelization nor macroblocking but pristine high quality hdr image. The biggest selling feature of 4k is hdr!3. At the time of this email, Gemini Man (and Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk) are the only two titles on 4k disc encoded with 60fps dolby vision. Every other 4k disc is 24fps. Currently, 4k discs do not allow for higher than 60fps but can potentially be updated to be variable or 120fps, but as of today, it tops out at 60fps.All the other stuff you need to know:You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes.You can subscribe to /Film Weekly 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!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
27 Aug 55min
Nobody 2, How To Start A Physical Media Collection in 2025, and More
On the August 20, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV news.(~00:33) In The News:Severance Season 3 Is Undergoing A Big BTS Shakeup Thanks To Ben StillerHundreds Of Classic Looney Tunes Have A New Streaming Home (For Now)HBO Max Has Made Itself A Streaming Destination For Anime FansA New World War Z Movie Might Finally Happen - And It Shouldn't Be A Sequelhttps://deadline.com/2025/08/zack-snyder-last-photograph-stuart-martin-fra-fee-1236492175/https://deadline.com/2025/08/guy-pearce-jack-odonnell-danny-boyle-rupert-murdoch-movie-1236490882/https://deadline.com/2025/08/duffer-brothers-paramount-deal-1236492061/https://deadline.com/2025/08/jason-momoa-david-leitch-pirate-amazon-mgm-studios-1236492399/(~14:01) Nobody 2 spoiler-free conversationNobody 2 Review: Bob Odenkirk Is Invincible In A Violent, Fun Sequel That Wastes No Time(~23:10) Listener emails:Lorenzo wrote in responding to our conversation about James Gunn’s Superman. “Lex’s employee with the mustache is a character named Sydney Happersen. He was introduced during John Byrne’s post-Crisis Superman run, and he worked with Lex there in the comics too. Coincidentally, he was introduced in the same comic book issue as Amanda McCoy, who is another associate of Lex’s who also recently made her live-action debut (during the final season of Superman & Lois).James Gunn has lamented having locked himself into using Adam Warlock in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 after setting him up in a credits scene in Vol. 2 and is therefore trying to move away from using credits scenes to set the stage for future projects. This, I think, explains why he opted to introduce Supergirl prior to the credits rolling on Superman. As for the way in which Supergirl is depicted in her cameo, her upcoming film is based on Tom King’s Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow series, which begins with Supergirl getting drunk on a planet with a red sun as alluded to in her cameo. With regards to Lobo’s role in the Supergirl movie, I don’t think we can really say with much certainty that Kara and Lobo will be “teaming up”. Lobo was not in the Woman of Tomorrow comics. While King initially planned to use Lobo in that run, Lobo didn’t wind up making it in when all was said and done. However, based on those comics I think it’s pretty easy to surmise how Lobo might be incorporated into the film adaptation, and it’s not as an ally to Kara. I think that Lobo will sort of be competing with Supergirl to get to Krem (the big bad of the comic and the movie) first to collect a bounty on him. Lobo is an antihero, so perhaps by the end of the film he will wind up on Supergirl’s side, but I think he will mostly be an antagonist in the movie.I was shocked to hear you guys weren’t fond of the song choice during the Mr. Terrific fight scene. I think that song is lovely. It feels like it could’ve come right off the 50 First Dates soundtrack.(~26:06) Wes from Dallas Fort-Worth wrote in and said:Just wanted to get some help with selecting physical media. I would like to get back into buying Blu-rays but this time, I plan to be very selective and get only the best quality versions.When shopping for them, I see that it has become a mess as there’s just basic movies on Blu-ray, there’s special feature Blu-rays, and then there’s those like the upcoming Tombstone re-release that is probably the best quality you’ll be able to find it in.So my questions are:1. What do I look for on the box to know that this is actually the very best version of a film and that I’m not just buying a standard copy that was out on Blu-ray.2. Could you do a ranking of the best Blu-rays that have the definitive versions of a movie?3. With bandwidth speeds increasing, do you think streaming from Netflix or iTunes will get to the same quality as these Blu-ray’s?4. Off topic - any chance we’ll ever get to see the 120 fps version of Gemini Man somewhere, especially since many TVs now support this?All the other stuff you need to know:You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes.You can subscribe to /Film Weekly 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!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
20 Aug 46min
Weapons (with Zach Cregger), Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3 (with showrunners), Fixed (with Genndy Tartakovsky), and More
On the August 13, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by a bunch of people to talk about the latest film and TV news, and present interviews with the folks behind Weapons, Fixed, and season 3 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.(~00:25) In The News:https://deadline.com/2025/08/final-destination-7-in-works-lori-evans-taylor-1236482729/https://deadline.com/2025/08/lionsgate-legendary-merger-buzz-jon-feltheimer-1236481733/(Paramount might try to buy WB)https://deadline.com/2025/08/paramount-sets-rights-deal-tko-group-streaming-1236483386/https://deadline.com/2025/08/pedro-pascal-tony-gilroy-behemoth-1236482461/https://deadline.com/2025/08/kristen-wiig-jonah-hill-cut-off-release-date-1236482531/https://deadline.com/2025/08/rambo-prequel-movie-noah-centineo-1236483104/(~18:05) Weapons spoiler-free chat(~23:49) Weapons spoiler discussion(~43:29) Zach Cregger interview(~51:18) Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3(~01:08:57) Akiva Goldsman and Henry Alonso Myers interview(~01:18:50) Fixed(~01:31:06) Genndy Tartakovsky interviewAll the other stuff you need to know:You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes.You can subscribe to /Film Weekly 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!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
13 Aug 1h 45min
The Naked Gun (with Akiva Schaffer and the Screenwriters), Together (with Alison Brie, Dave Franco & Writer/Director Michael Shanks), Jurassic World Rebirth Thailand Recap (with Gareth Edwards, Jonathan Bailey, and More)
On the August 7, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by a bunch of people to talk about the latest film and TV news, recount a work trip he took to Thailand for Jurassic World Rebirth, and dig into new releases The Naked Gun and Together, plus play interviews with the folks behind those movies.(~01:15) In The News:https://variety.com/2025/film/news/spider-verse-spinoff-spider-punk-daniel-kaluuya-1236478758/How Sony's Spider-Punk Movie Could Best Marvel Studios At Their Own Gamehttps://deadline.com/2025/08/mark-ruffalo-spider-man-brand-new-day-incredible-hulk-1236476885/https://deadline.com/2025/08/tom-holland-plays-coy-james-bond-casting-rumors-1236477122/https://deadline.com/2025/08/steven-knight-james-bond-bucket-list-1236476308/https://variety.com/2025/film/news/star-wars-starfighter-matt-smith-1236479252/https://deadline.com/2025/07/presumed-innocent-season-2-jack-reynor-1236473525/https://deadline.com/2025/07/oceans-prequel-lee-isaac-chung-1236475906/https://deadline.com/2025/08/nancy-meyers-reacts-the-holiday-limited-series-1236477053/https://deadline.com/2025/08/a-quiet-place-part-iii-john-krasinski-1236476483/(~29:10) The Naked Gun(~46:40) Doug Mand and Dan Gregor interview(~01:05:31) Akiva Schaffer interviewThe Naked Gun Director Talks Spoof 'Rules' And The Reboot's Funniest Moments [Exclusive Interview]The Naked Gun Review: Comedy Is Back With The Biggest, Hardest & Stupidest Laughs In Years(~01:16:54) Together(~01:27:25) Michael Shanks interview(~01:37:50) Alison Brie and Dave Franco interviewAlison Brie And Dave Franco Want To Freak You Out Together [Exclusive Interview]Together Review: Alison Brie And Dave Franco Get Gross In A Body Horror Comedy [Sundance](~01:46:28) Jurassic World Rebirth Thailand recap(~01:50:54) Gareth Edwards/Jonathan Bailey(~01:56:35) Luna Blaise/David Iocano(~02:01:52) Audrina MirandaJurassic World Rebirth is now available to rent or own on DigitalAll the other stuff you need to know:You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes.You can subscribe to /Film Weekly 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!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
7 Aug 2h 6min
The Fantastic Four: First Steps Has Arrived, and Happy Gilmore 2 (with director Kyle Newacheck)
On the July 30, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by a bunch of people to talk about the latest film and TV news, talk about The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Happy Gilmore 2, and present an interview with the director of Happy Gilmore 2.(~:45) In The News:https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/wolfenstein-tv-series-amazon-kilter-patrick-somerville-1236469609/https://www.slashfilm.com/1921066/south-park-season-27-premiere-donald-trump-war/https://www.slashfilm.com/1921694/south-park-season-27-show-biggest-fight-paramount/https://deadline.com/2025/07/skydance-paramount-global-merger-fcc-approval-1236467949/https://deadline.com/2025/07/coyote-vs-acme-comic-con-1236469435/https://variety.com/2025/film/news/predator-comic-con-arnold-schwarzenegger-killer-of-killers-1236470941/(~10:00) Jacob’s Trailer Parkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8R6DMlDtxkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOZjfK6zIrohttps://www.slashfilm.com/1913918/stranger-things-season-5-trailer-song-deep-purple/https://www.slashfilm.com/1791770/mortal-kombat-2-trailer/https://www.slashfilm.com/1915003/tron-ares-trailer-selling-points-not-jared-leto/https://www.slashfilm.com/1914804/fixed-filthiest-movie-2025-animated-netflix-release-trailer/https://www.slashfilm.com/1914042/pixar-hoppers-trailer/https://www.slashfilm.com/1918010/predator-badlands-trailer-alien-crossover-confirmed/(~25:46) The Fantastic Four: First Steps(~34:13) Spoilers for The Fantastic Four: First StepsThe Fantastic Four: First Steps Review: The MCU Gets It Right Again With Heroes Making The World A Better Place(~56:30) Happy Gilmore 2(~01:12:02) Spoilers for Happy Gilmore 2(~01:14:35) Interview with Happy Gilmore 2 director Kyle NewachekHappy Gilmore 2 Review: The Comedy Sequel Takes A Big Swing But Completely Whiffs ItAll the other stuff you need to know:You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes.You can subscribe to /Film Weekly 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!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
30 Juli 1h 34min
Eddington is Tearing People Apart (with Ari Aster), Plus Digman Season 2 (with Andy Samberg & Neil Campbell) and Sorry, Baby (with Eva Victor, Naomi Ackie & Lucas Hedges)
On the July 23, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by a bunch of people to talk about the latest film and TV news, talk about Eddington, Sorry, Baby, and Digman! season 2, and we’ll present interviews with the folks behind those projects.(~00:27) In The News:https://deadline.com/2025/07/booster-gold-tv-series-pilot-hbo-david-jenkins-1236464802/https://www.slashfilm.com/1915252/dredd-2-never-happen-taika-waititi-reboot-inevitable/https://deadline.com/2025/07/captain-planet-live-action-series-netflix-berlanti-appian-way-1236460562/https://bloody-disgusting.com/exclusives/3888727/new-purge-film-in-the-works-from-franchise-creator-james-demonaco-exclusive/https://deadline.com/2025/07/ted-lasso-season-4-cast-production-photo-1236463473/https://www.slashfilm.com/1918056/next-wonder-woman-movie-update-writer-james-gunn-superman/https://variety.com/2025/film/news/marvel-x-men-recasting-secret-wars-1236465269/(~29:27) Eddington(~32:30) Spoilers for Eddington(~52:35) Ari Aster interviewEddington Review: Ari Aster Holds Up A Mirror To American Insanity In This Twisted Western(~01:03:37) Sorry, Baby(~01:15:47) Eva Victor, Naomi Ackie, and Lucas Hedges interviewA24's Sorry, Baby Director And Stars On Finding Humor In Horrible Situations [Exclusive Interview](~01:30:25) Digman! season 2(~01:36:05) Andy Samberg and Neil Campbell interviewAll the other stuff you need to know:You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes.You can subscribe to /Film Weekly 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!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
23 Juli 1h 46min
Superman Spoiler Conversation (with James Gunn, David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, and Nicholas Hoult), Plus Poker Face Season 2 (with Showrunner Tony Tost)
On the July 16, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by a bunch of people to talk about the latest film and TV news, have spoiler-filled conversations about James Gunn’s Superman and Poker Face season 2, and present interviews with the people behind those projects.(~01:08) In The News:https://www.slashfilm.com/1913786/legend-zelda-movie-link-zelda-actors-bo-bragason-benjamin-evan-ainsworth/https://www.fangoria.com/werwulf-cast-aaron-taylor-johnson/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky&utm_campaign=fangoria.bsky.socialhttps://deadline.com/2025/07/road-house-2-guy-ritchie-exits-1236454491/https://deadline.com/2025/07/the-odyssey-christopher-noland-advance-ticket-sales-1236458808/https://deadline.com/2025/07/james-gunn-superman-tv-spinoffs-1236454947/(~06:55) Superman spoiler-free conversation: General thoughts, plus talk about the trio of main cast members(~20:15) David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, and Nicholas Hoult interview(~26:45) Superman conversation continues with full spoilers(~56:15) James Gunn interviewSuperman Review: James Gunn's Charming Crowd Pleaser Is Silly In All The Right Ways(~01:03:35) Poker Face spoiler-filled conversation(~01:26:09) Poker Face season 2 showrunner Tony Tost interviewAll the other stuff you need to know:If you’d like to find me, you can hear me on a brand new podcast I’m doing called Pop Cultured, and if you’ve been listening to this show for a long time, you’ll hear several familiar voices on that. You can check us out at patreon.com/popculturedYou can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes.You can subscribe to /Film Weekly 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!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
16 Juli 1h 45min
Jurassic World Rebirth (with Gareth Edwards), The Bear Season 4, and More
On the July 9, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by a bunch of people to talk about the latest film and TV news, have spoiler-filled conversations about The Bear season 4 and Jurassic World Rebirth, and we’ll also have an interview with Jurassic World Rebirth director Gareth Edwards.(~00:23) In The News:https://www.slashfilm.com/1899608/vin-diesel-fast-and-furious-11-conditions-ruin-franchise/https://www.slashfilm.com/1902108/neil-druckmann-hbo-the-last-of-us-season-3-exit-explained/https://www.slashfilm.com/1902690/charlize-theron-the-old-guard-3-netflix-series-future/https://deadline.com/2025/07/jon-m-chu-hot-wheels-movie-warner-bros-1236450531/(~19:00) Jacob’s Trailer ParkProject Hail Mary (400 million views in one week, the most ever for a non-sequel, non-remake)The Cat in the HatThe Running ManBugoniaRoofman(~30:30) Jurassic World Rebirth Review: This Back-To-Basics Dino Flick Gets Stuck In The Mud(~01:04:35) Gareth Edwards interview(~01:22:56) Spoiler-filled conversation about The Bear season 4The Bear Season 4 Review: Last Season's Flawed Recipe Is Improved With An Emotional FeastAll the other stuff you need to know:You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes.You can subscribe to /Film Weekly 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!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
9 Juli 1h 51min
