Water Cooler: I Saw The TV Glow, Everybody's in L.A., The Cry Baby Killer, and More
On the May 15, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.Opening banter: I know I put the call out at the top of an episode earlier this week for listeners to rate and review this podcast, because it will help us keep the show alive. I wanted to follow up and say that if you give us a five star rating and write a review, I will read the review on the show. I want to incentivize people to take a couple minutes and help us out, so let’s give this a shot and see how it goes.In the Water Cooler:What we’ve been Reading:Chris read The War for Late Night by Bill Carter. What we’ve been Watching:Ben watched The Cry Baby Killer, The Righteous Gemstones season 1, and the first episode of Everybody’s in L.A. Chris watched Madame Web, The Idea of You, I Saw the TV Glow, and Godzilla Minus One. 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 TV as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Please leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show! Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
15 Maj 202431min
A Conversation With Dune: Part Two Cinematographer Greig Fraser
On the May 7, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is going to present an interview he did with Dune: Part Two cinematographer Greig Fraser.In Our Feature Presentation:Greig Fraser interviewSome Of Dune: Part Two's Shortest Scenes Took Three Entire Days To FilmCreating Arrakis For Dune 2 Left Director Denis Villeneuve 'Sand-Traumatized'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 TV as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Please leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show! Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
14 Maj 202418min
RIP Roger Corman, The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, The Office Spin-Off, and More
On the May 13, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /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.In The News: Roger Corman, Legendary B-Movie Producer And Director, Has Died At 98New Lord Of The Rings Movie Lands A Familiar Director, But It's Not Peter JacksonEvery The Hunt For Gollum Question You Probably Have, Answered By A Lord Of The Rings ExpertMatchbox Movie Gets Seasoned Action Director As We See What Barbie's Success Has WroughtBox officeStreamers Reinvent Cable As Disney+, Hulu, And Max Offer Bundle SubscriptionThe Office Spin-Off Officially (And Finally) Has A Plot Synopsis And Streaming HomeFriday The 13th TV Series Loses Showrunner Bryan Fuller As Franchise Curse ContinuesAll 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 TV as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Please leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show! Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
13 Maj 202438min
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Rules, Plus An Interview with Director Wes Ball
On the May 10, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to talk about Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes and present an interview with the movie’s director, Wes Ball.In the Our Feature Presentation: Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes Review: The Best Of The New Apes SeriesHow this compares to the previous trilogyWhat the film does wellShortcomings?SpoilersWes Ball interviewMouse GuardAll 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 TV as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Please leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show! Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
10 Maj 202439min
A Conversation With Hundreds of Beavers Co-Writer/Director Mike Cheslik
On the May 9, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to present an interview with the director and co-writer of one of the wackiest comedies of 2024, Hundreds of Beavers.In the Our Feature Presentation:BJ’s interview with Mike Cheslik, the director and co-writer of Hundreds of Beavers.Hundreds Of Beavers Review: A 19th Century Indie Oddball Hilariously Pits Man Against Beaver [Fantastic Fest]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 TV as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Please leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show! Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
9 Maj 202429min
Water Cooler: The Handmaiden, Billy Elliott, The Recent Apes Trilogy, Killing Them Softly, and More
On the May 8, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.In the Water Cooler:What we’ve been Doing:Brad has been trying to pack for a big moveWhat we’ve been Reading:What we’ve been Watching:Ben watched The Handmaiden, Papillon, Killing Them Softly, and Coherence.Brad watched Billy Elliott, Abigail and Challengers, watched The Matrix in theaters for the first time, rewatched the new Apes trilogy and saw Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.What we’ve been Eating:Brad tried Texas BBQ Brisket Pringles, Pop-Tart Crunchy Poppers, Twizzlers Pink Lemonade Filled Twists, and various Arctic Farms Freeze Dried Candy. He was also disappointed by Star Wars Blue Milk.What we’ve been Playing: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 TV as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Please leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show! Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
8 Maj 202439min
The Fall Guy's Disappointing Opening Weekend, Plus Superman, The MCU, Paramount, and More
On the May 7, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /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.In The News: The Fall Guy Matches Free Guy's Opening Weekend As The Guy Cinematic Universe GrowsSuperman First Look: David Corenswet Suits Up For Director James GunnDisney Has A New Plan To Save The MCU: Quality Over QuantityThe Next Exorcist Movie Lines Up One Of The Best Horror Directors Working Right NowScrapped Netflix Live-Action Masters Of The Universe Movie Saved By Amazon For 2026 ReleaseA Rival Hollywood Studio Just Offered To Buy Paramount In Major Shake-UpNetflix's Cobra Kai To Conclude With Extended Three-Part Final SeasonVin Diesel Is Finally Returning To The Sci-Fi Franchise That Made His NameHollywood's Weirdest Horror Director Is Making An '80s Vampire MovieAll 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 TV as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Please leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show! Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
7 Maj 202442min
Unfrosted Is Dumb But Extremely Funny, Plus An Interview with Co-Writer and Seinfeld Veteran Spike Feresten
On the May 6, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista and /Film editor Brad Oman to talk about Jerry Seinfeld’s new movie, Unfrosted, and then present an interview with one of the film’s writers, Spike Feresten.In Our Feature Presentation: Unfrosted arrived on Netflix this past Friday, it’s streaming there right now.Addressing the Seinfeld of it allGeneral thoughts about the filmSpoilersSpike Feresten interviewAll 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 TV as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Please leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show! Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
6 Maj 202437min
