Water Cooler: John Wick, Tolkien, Legally Blonde, Escape Room, Detective Pikachu, A Simple Favor, Penn & Teller’s Masterclass, Deadwood, Restaurant Impossible & More

On the June 2, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /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:Jacob started co-hosting an RPG podcast called Shelbyville.  What we’ve been Reading:Jacob read Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer. What we’ve been Watching:Ben and Jacob have seen RRR, and they’ll never be the same. Jacob watched Peacemaker and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Ben watched The Inside Outtakes and Stranger Things 4 Vol. 1. What we’ve been Eating:  What we’ve been Playing:    Also 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 Apple Podcasts, 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 Apple Podcasts, 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 Juni 202241min

On the June 1, 2022 episode of /Film Daily,  /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film’s Star Wars expert Bryan Young to have a spoiler-filled discussion about Obi-Wan Kenobi Episodes 1-3. Opening Banter: Brad could not join us as he’s out sick. We hope he gets better soon.   In The Spoiler Room: Obi-Wan Kenobi Episodes 1-3 Brief reactionsCelebration premiere Obi-Wan Kenobi Episode 1 Sends The Exiled Jedi Master On One Final Mission Obi-Wan Kenobi Episode 2 Stages A Thrilling Cyberpunk Rescue Obi-Wan Kenobi Episode 3 Delivers Plenty Of Surprises  Breakdown  Speculation    Also mentioned:  Ordinary Adventures at Star Wars Celebration   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 Apple Podcasts, 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 Apple Podcasts, 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 Juni 20221h 55min

On the May 31, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by editor Brad Oman to talk about his experience at Star Wars Celebration 2022.   Opening Banter: Hope everyone had a good Memorial Day weekend.   In Our Feature Presentation: How was your overall experience? How did Celebration 2022 compare to Celebration 2019? What was it like to be in the room for the big panels? What’s something that people watching/listening/reading from afar might not know about the convention? Did you buy any cool merch? Biggest disappointment Favorite moment   Scattered News Items From Celebration: Liam Neeson Will Return To Voice Qui-Gon Jinn In Star Wars: Tales Of The Jedi Kathleen Kennedy Says The Lando Disney+ Series Starring Donald Glover Is Still In The Works Star Wars Jedi Survivor Trailer: Could Cal Kestis Be Entering The Live-Action Realm Soon? Bryce Dallas Howard Will Reportedly Return To Direct An Episode Of The Mandalorian Season 3   Also 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 Apple Podcasts, 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 Apple Podcasts, 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

31 Maj 202225min

On the May 27, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks about the latest film and TV news, including a reaction to the first two episodes of “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” casting news about “True Detective” season 4, and a broad recap of Star Wars Celebration Day 1.   Opening Banter:   In The News: Gran Turismo Movie In The Works At Sony, Neill Blomkamp Might Direct Jodie Foster Will Star In True Detective Season 4 Obi-Wan Kenobi reaction from Peter, Brad, and Bryan YoungObi-Wan Kenobi Review: An Unnecessary Star Wars Prequel Story Manages To Feel Incredibly Vital And Thrilling Jon Watts' Star Wars Series Titled Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, Will Star Jude Law Andor Trailer: The Doomed Star Wars Spy Heads To Disney+ Andor Will Arrive In August, Star Wars Prequel Series Will Consist Of Two 12-Episode Seasons Willow Trailer: Lucasfilm's Fantasy Epic Continues On Disney+ Indiana Jones 5 First Look: It's Not The Years, It's The Mileage   Also 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 Apple Podcasts, 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 Apple Podcasts, 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

27 Maj 202214min

On the May 26, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks about the latest film and TV news, including the death of Ray Liotta, a new Speed Racer show from J.J. Abrams, and more.   Opening Banter:   In The News: Ray Liotta, Hollywood Legend And Goodfellas Star, Has Died At 67 Horizon Zero Dawn And Gran Turismo TV Shows In The Works Apple TV+ Orders Speed Racer Series From J.J. Abrams' Bad Robot   Also 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 Apple Podcasts, 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 Apple Podcasts, 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 Maj 20227min

On the May 25, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film news writer Ryan Scott interviews the cast and crew of Obi-Wan Kenobi. Opening Banter: Happy Anniversary to Star Wars: A New Hope.   In Our Feature Presentation: An interview with the cast & crew of Obi-Wan Kenobi: Obi-Wan Kenobi Revealed The Challenges Of Telling A Story Between Trilogies Obi-Wan Kenobi Star Ewan McGregor Shares What It Was Like To Reunite With Hayden Christensen What Excited Obi-Wan Kenobi Villain Moses Ingram The Most About Joining The Star Wars Universe Every Single Line Of Dialogue In Star Wars: Attack Of The Clones Had To Be Added In ADR Obi-Wan Kenobi Director Deborah Chow Played John Williams Music On Set   Also 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 Apple Podcasts, 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 Apple Podcasts, 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 Maj 202231min

On the May 24, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Hoai-Tran Bui 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 took a quick beach trip to Destin. It’s wedding season for HT! Also she talked to the Filmcast about some Men. What we’ve been Reading:Ben read Joan Didion’s “The White Album,” and James Baldwin’s “Notes of a Native Son.” What we’ve been Watching:Ben and HT have been watching the new season of Stranger Things (which they can’t talk about yet). Ben watched Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers, Mad Holiday, and New York Ninja. Hoai-Tran watched RRR (and is about to see it again in theaters), saw The Northman, Marcel the Shell With Shoes On, The Bob’s Burgers Movie, Better Luck Tomorrow, is caught up with Better Call Saul (not season 6 though), Starstruck season 2, Bridgerton season 2. What we’ve been Eating:  What we’ve been Playing:    Also mentioned:  HT’s awesome AAPI Month article (Read this!)   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 Apple Podcasts, 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 Apple Podcasts, 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

24 Maj 202235min

On the May 23, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film News Writer Ryan Scott to talk about this weekends box office. Opening Banter: Peter bought a mechanical keyboard. In The News: Ryan: Downton Abbey And Men Were Still No Match For Marvel At The Box OfficeMention: Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness Passes $800 Million Worldwide Doctor Strange Downton Abbey Men  Everything Everywhere All At Once breaks a record Why wasn't Chip N Dale Rescue Rangers a theatrical release? Rothman   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 Apple Podcasts, 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 Apple Podcasts, 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

23 Maj 202230min