Hawkeye Spoiler Discussion: Episode 5 “Ronin”
On the December 15, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film editor Ben Pearson to have a spoiler filled discussion about Hawkeye episode 5 “Ronin.” [embed=] Opening Banter: Brad was away last week and is still not caught up. In The Spoiler Room: Hawkeye Episode 5 “Ronin” FeedbackJoe B from Forest of Dean, UK writes in “Love the podcast! Loving Hawkeye! My wife was not keen as she thinks he’s lame but she is loving the show too! I’m probably being too tinfoil with this one but it stuck with me that Jack keeps getting his sayings wrong and now I’m wondering if he’s a skrull! What do you guys think?” Brief reactions Breakdown Speculation Also mentioned: Jeremy’s Hawkeye Episode 5 Suggests That, Yes, Those ARE Canon Ryan’s Hawkeye Episode 5 Just Tied Itself To Spider-Man: No Way Home With One Line Of Dialogue 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. Our Sponsors: * Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
15 Joulu 202157min
Spider-Man: No Way Home and The King‘s Man Reviews
On the December 14, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by editor Hoai-Tran Bui to talk about two of this month’s biggest movie releases. [embed=] Opening Banter: In The News: The King's Man Review: The Kingsman Prequel Maketh For A Brutal And Bizarre War Movie Spider-Man: No Way Home Review: A Web Of Genuine Character Drama And Fan Service 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. Our Sponsors: * Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
14 Joulu 202121min
Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story Underperforms At The Box Office
On the December 13, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film news desk writer Ryan Scott to discuss the this weekend’s box office, and more specifically the failure of Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story. Opening Banter: Ryan introduces himself. In The News: Ryan: West Side Story Box Office Is Not Music To The Film Industry's EarsRyan runs down weekend box office Can award buzz save it? This is not the end: (2017’s Great Showman debuted to 8.8 million, soundtrack went trending and ended with $436 m global) Why do you think it underperformed? Why werent people interested in this one?Hannah thinks its bad marketing despite great reviews? Are movie musicals on a decline? (this year Dear Evan Hanson, In The Heights) Is it just the pandemic? Older audiences Are younger audiences not interested in stories about forbidden Interracial romance Has Spielberg lost touch with what audiences want? (The BFG, Ready Player One, Crystal Skull, Tintin) On the other side of the coin: Disney’s Encanto came out a few weeks ago and WSS barely beat that this weekend. Thats another musical, skewing younger and it hasnt hit big disney numbers.Encanto Hits Digital Just In Time For Christmas, Blu-Ray Early Next Year Also mentioned: Hannah: Steven Spielberg's West Side Story Set To Bomb With $10.5 Million Opening Weekend Ryan Scott's Favorite Movies Of All Time 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. Our Sponsors: * Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
13 Joulu 202129min
Tom Holland‘s Spider-Man’s Contract & What 2021‘s Box Office Means For The Future of Movies
On the December 10, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film editor Ben Pearson to discuss the latest film and tv news, including Spider-Man’s contract and what 2021 box office might mean for the future of theatrical movies. In The News: Peter (og Ryan): 2021 Had Even Fewer Movies Than 2020 — Here's What That Means455 movies were released domestically in 2020. 2021 Box office will probably more than double 2020 to date, just 408 movies have been released (domestic) this year, pacing below 2020. 400-500 movies a year use to be the norm. In 2001, 413 movies were released, in the subsequent years it picked up to nearly 1000 movies traditional studios will be more selective about what gets made and released in theaters, as audiences are being far more selective as we emerge from the pandemic. To that end, Market Watch reported last year that 70% of people would rather watch a movie at home. Will the amount of movies pick back up? Peter (og BJ): Universal's 2022 Theatrical Slate Will Hit Peacock Within 45 Days Of ReleasePeople were shocked when Universal announced that "Halloween Kills" was going to be available to stream on Peacock the same day it hit theaters“ NBCUniversal announced that the majority of titles from UFEG, which includes Universal Pictures, Focus Features, Illumination, and DreamWorks Animation, will release on Peacock as early as 45 days after their theatrical and PVOD releases. This new theatrical window will take effect in 2022, with Simon Kinberg's "The 355," Scott Derrickson's "The Black Phone," Ol Parker's "Ticket to Paradise," Julian Fellowes' "Downton Abbey: A New Era," and "Halloween Kills" Ben (og Ryan): STX Entertainment, Studio Behind Hustlers And Bad Moms, Sold For $173 MillionSTX Entertainment, the studio behind movies like "Hustlers" and "Bad Moms," which has been sold to a private investment firm The Najafi Companies The studio's library of titles will likely be changing hands next year, we dont know which streaming service, or multiple streaming services they might end up on The fate of one of the only studios still regularly producing mid-budget movies regularly now hangs in the balance. What does this mean for mid-budget movies? Jahm Najafi, founder and CEO of The Najafi Companies: “First and foremost, we believe in the power of storytelling and fostering an entertainment studio that is artist-friendly and supportive of storytellers." What is Disney and Sony’s Agreement with Tom Holland for Spider-Man Movies? 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. Our Sponsors: * Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
10 Joulu 202118min
Daily Podcast: Our Favorite Alternative Christmas Movies
On the December 9, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by senior writer and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to discuss some of our favorite alternative Christmas movies. Opening Banter: In Our Feature Presentation: 29 Alternative Christmas Movies That Aren't Die Hard Chris’s Top 5EYES WIDE SHUT, CAROL, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, BLACK CHRISTMAS, KISS KISS BANG BANG Ben’s Top 5The Apartment, The Silent Partner, Cobra, The Green Knight, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang 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. Our Sponsors: * Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
9 Joulu 202135min
Spoiler Discussion: Hawkeye Episode 4 ”Partners, Am I Right?”
On the December 8, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film editor Ben Pearson to have a spoiler discussion about Hawkeye Episode 4 "Partners, Am I Right?" Opening Banter: In The Spoiler Room: Hawkeye Episode 4 “Partners, Am I Right?” Feedback Brief reactions Breakdown Speculation 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. Our Sponsors: * Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
8 Joulu 202155min
Mini-Water Cooler: Nightmare Alley, Drive My Car, The King‘s Man, And More
On the December 7, 2021 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: What we’ve been Reading: What we’ve been Watching:Ben watched Petite Maman, The Sex Lives of College Girls, Flee, Zola, Benedetta, and Drive My Car. Hoai-Tran watched The Beatles: Get Back, The Power of the Dog, Nightmare Alley, Parallel Mothers, Silent Night, The King’s Man, C’mon C’mon, Licorice Pizza, King Richard, and rewatched Enchanted. What we’ve been Eating: What we’ve been Playing: Also mentioned: Here's Why Movie Dialogue Has Gotten More Difficult To Understand (And Three Ways To Fix It) How Drive My Car Navigates The Perils Of Adapting Haruki Murakami [NYFF] 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. Our Sponsors: * Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
7 Joulu 202142min
Spider-Verse & Matrix Trailer Reactions, Daredevil In The MCU & A Shang-Chi-Related TV Series?
On the December 6, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film editor Hoai-Tran Bui to discuss the latest film and tv news, including Spider-Verse and Matrix trailers, Destin Daniel Cretton directing a MCU Disney+ TV series & Daredevil in the MCU. Opening Banter: It’s been a while! In The News: Reaction: Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse (Part One) Trailer Teases Miles Morales Vs. Spider-Man 2099Not a traditional trailer Spider-Man 2099 Every multiverse will be created in a different artist style Part one?! Ryan: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (Part One) Trailer Breakdown Jeff: Who is Across the Spider-Verse's New Spider-Man? Spider-Man 2099 Explained Sandy: The Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Trailer Has A Hidden Mitchells vs. The Machines Easter Egg Reaction: The Matrix Resurrections Trailer: It's Time To Return To The SourceEchos of the originals Trinity and Neo Jonathan Groff is Agent Smith “I remember this” - is this a commentary on reboots and sequels? Jada Pinket Smith is OLD! This isn't the story we think it is? The projector scene “I still know kung fu” Jeremy: The Matrix Resurrections Trailer Breakdown: Everything Old is New Again Danielle: The Matrix Resurrections Trailer Confirms Who Jonathan Groff and Playing, and Boy, That Sure is Interesting One Key Shot in the New Matrix Resurrections Trailer Reveals When the Movie Takes Place HT (og Hannah): Shang-Chi Director Destin Daniel Cretton Returning for Sequel and MCU Disney+ Series Ta Lo - too expensive? Shang Chi’s sister as a crime lord - setup for sequel? Mandarin prequel series? What could the series be? Peter (og Ryan): Kevin Feige Explains Why Marvel Slowed Down Its Big Movie Announcements Peter (og Lex): Kevin Feige Confirms Charlie Cox Is The MCU's DaredevilDoes this make the netflix series canon? Will he be from another multiverse? 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. Our Sponsors: * Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
6 Joulu 202125min
