Water Cooler: Ready or Not, The VVitch, What About Bob?, Millennium Actress, Terrace House, Aladdin, Tigers Are Not Afraid, Horror Nights, John Mayer
On the September 17, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall, weekend editor Brad Oman, senior writer Ben Pearson and writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to discuss what they’ve been up to at the Water Cooler. At The Water Cooler: What we’ve been Doing:Peter went to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood, and decided stupidly to film it with a gimbal (the Zeebill Lab). He also went to Disneyland this weekend to experience Halloweentime, and Guardians of the Galaxy: Monsters After Dark. In the process he decided to get a Halloween Tree. Jacob is preparing for Fantastic Fest in the only way he can: by stressing out. Chris just got back from TIFF, but is getting ready to go to Fantastic Fest for the first time. Ben’s parents came to visit and they saw John Mayer at the Forum. He also saw Middleditch and Schwartz, which was hilarious. What we’ve been Reading:Jacob has gone and gotten himself addicted to SCP again. What we’ve been Watching:Peter revisited What About Bob? Jacob watched Tigers Are Not Afraid and Haunt. Brad saw Ready or Not. Ben watched Hustlers, Anatomy of a Murder, The VVitch, One Cut of the Dead, and Millennium Actress Hoai-Tran saw It Chapter Two, Ms. Purple, Chained for Life, Synonyms, the new season of Terrace House. Chris saw a bunch of great stuff at TIFF (listen to the TIFF podcast for that). He also watched Men In Black: International and the new Aladdin. What we’ve been Eating:Peter was briefly back on diet, and finally took Jacob’s keto recommendation of eating ramen with no noodles at Ippudo ramen. Brad tried Pineapple Cherry Burst AirHeads Jones Soda, Cotton Candy Crunch cereal What we’ve been Playing:Peter found a new app called Duet. Other Articles 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 iTunes, 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 iTunes, 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
17 Sep 20191h 14min
Todd Phillips & Joaquin Phoenix Talk 'Joker', Also: Funko, Jurassic World, Infinity Saga
On the September 16, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman and senior writer Ben Pearson to discuss the latest film and tv news, including Funko movie, Jurassic World, Colin Trevorrow, and The Infinity Saga. In Our Feature Presentation, we talk with Joker director Todd Phillips and star Joaquin Phoenix. Opening Banter: We took Friday off. In The News: Brad: Funko Movie from Warner Bros. Animation Lands Pixar and Disney Filmmakers Ben: Watch: ‘Jurassic World’ Short Film ‘Battle at Big Rock’ Brings Dinosaurs to the U.S. Mainland Ben: Colin Trevorrow Met With Marvel Studios to Direct ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Brad: Kevin Feige Reveals Unseen Alternate ‘Iron Man’ Credits Scene to Announce An Infinity Saga Box Set In Our Feature Presentation: A Chat with Joker director Todd Phillips and star Joaquin Phoenix. How ‘Joker’ Star Joaquin Phoenix Was Convinced to Take on the Clown Prince of Crime How ‘Joker’ Director Todd Phillips and Star Joaquin Phoenix Crafted an Iconic Laugh Why ‘Joker’ is Set Decades Ago and How Martin Scorsese’s ‘The King of Comedy’ Inspired It 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 iTunes, 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 iTunes, 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
16 Sep 201942min
Disney+, X-Men, The Mandalorian, JJ Abrams, Jurassic World, Dark Army & More
On the September 12, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman and senior writer Ben Pearson to discuss the latest film and tv news, including Disney+, X-Men, The Mandalorian, JJ Abrams, Jurassic World, mid-budget movies and Dark Army. Opening Banter: In The News: Brad: Video: Get A First Look at Disney+ Thanks To a Preview Launch in the Netherlands Ben: ‘X-Men’ and ‘Spider-Man’ Cartoons From the 1990s Are Available on Disney+ Brad: ‘The Mandalorian’ Tries to Mix All Flavors of ‘Star Wars’, Including the Legends Ben: J.J. Abrams Closes Huge $500 Million Deal to Write, Produce, and Direct for WarnerMedia Brad: ‘Jurassic World: Battle at Big Rock’ First Look and Details Revealed by Colin Trevorrow Ben: Could ‘The Goldfinch’ Financing Deal Be a Template for Hollywood’s Return to Mid-Budget Dramas? Brad: Forget the Dark Universe, Say Hello to ‘Dark Army’ – a New Universal Monster Movie From Paul Feig Other Articles 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 iTunes, 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 iTunes, 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
12 Sep 201930min
Prepare For Award Season With The Best Movies of TIFF
On the September 11, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film writer Chris Evangelista to discuss the best films he saw at the Toronto International Film Festival. Opening Banter: Chris has returned! Why should people care about the films that play at the Toronto International Film Festival? How was Chris’ TIFF this year? Nicolas Cage, Richard Stanley, and Joely Richardson on the Cosmic Horrors of ‘Color Out of Space’ [TIFF 2019 Interview] In Our Feature Presentation: Chris talks about the films he saw at the Toronto International Film Festival: Chris’ Top 10: ‘Dolemite Is My Name’ Review: Eddie Murphy’s Triumphant Return is a Big Winner [TIFF 2019] PAIN & GLORY ‘The Personal History of David Copperfield’ Review: A Delightful Dickens Adaptation From Armando Iannucci [TIFF 2019] ‘Joker’ Review: Joaquin Phoenix is Phenomenal in This Nihilistic Nightmare [TIFF 2019] ‘Marriage Story’ Review: Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson Dazzle In Noah Baumbach’s Heartfelt Drama [TIFF 2019] ‘Waves’ Review: An Ambitious Saga of a Family Crumbling Before Our Eyes [TIFF 2019] LIGHTHOUSE HIDDEN LIFE ‘Knives Out’ Review: Rian Johnson’s Star-Studded Whodunit is Hilarious, Clever and Endlessly Entertaining [TIFF 2019] ‘Jojo Rabbit’ Review: Taika Waititi Expertly Balances Darkness and Light in One Of the Year’s Best Films [TIFF 2019] Brief Mentions: ‘True History of the Kelly Gang’ Review: A Punk-Rock Outlaw Tale Covered in a Thick Layer of Grime [TIFF 2019] ‘Color Out of Space’ Review: Nicolas Cage Screams In Richard Stanley’s Absolutely Batsh*t Crazy Lovecraft Adaptation [TIFF 2019] ‘Uncut Gems’ Review: Adam Sandler Makes Bad Choices in the Latest Tense Saga From the Safdie Brothers [TIFF 2019] ‘Ford v Ferrari’ Review: James Mangold’s Racing Drama Thrills When On the Track, Slogs When Off [TIFF 2019] ‘Sound of Metal’ Review: Riz Ahmed Delivers a Powerhouse Performance In This Jarring Drama [TIFF 2019] ‘Synchronic’ Review: Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead Play With Time and Space Again [TIFF 2019] BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD 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 iTunes, 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 iTunes, 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
11 Sep 201950min
Face/Off Remake, The Mandalorian, AppleTV+, The Muppets, Hawkeye, and Rian Johnson’s Knives Out
On the September 10, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman, and senior writer Ben Pearson to discuss the latest film and tv news, including a Face/Off remake, The Mandalorian season 2, AppleTV+, See, The Muppets, Hawkeye casting, and a possible Rian Johnson’s Knives Out universe. Opening Banter: Did you guys watch the Apple announcements? In The News: Ben: ‘See’ Trailer: Jason Momoa Stars in a Sci-Fi Show That Looks Like ‘Bird Box’ Meets ‘Waterworld’ Brad: Apple TV+ Launch Date Set for November with Lowest Cost of Any Major Streaming Service Ben: ‘Face/Off’ Remake Coming From Paramount Pictures and ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ Writer Brad: ‘The Mandalorian’ Season 2 Will Get Jon Favreau Behind the Camera as Director Ben: ‘Hawkeye’ Series Casts Hailee Steinfeld as MCU Kate Bishop Brad: ‘The Muppets’ Disney+ Comedy Series Has Been Scrapped Ben: Rian Johnson May Make Another Murder Mystery with Daniel Craig, Still Working on ‘Star Wars’ Other Articles Mentioned: ‘Knives Out’ Review: Rian Johnson’s Star-Studded Whodunit is Hilarious, Clever and Endlessly Entertaining [TIFF 2019] 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 iTunes, 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 iTunes, 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 Sep 201928min
Water Cooler: It Chapter Two, Spirited Away, Pumpkinhead, The Leftovers, The Adventures of Pinocchio, The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, Halloween Horror Nights, The Color Factory
On the September 9, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall, weekend editor Brad Oman, senior writer Ben Pearson and writer Hoai-Tran Bui to discuss what they’ve been up to at the Water Cooler. Opening Banter: Peter is back, Chris is still gone in Toronto. And Jacob is prepping for Fantastic Fest. At The Water Cooler: What we’ve been Doing:Peter traveled to Orlando Florida, avoided Hurricane Dorian, but almost died in the humidity. He experienced Halloween Horror Nights in Florida for the first time. Watch the video on Ordinary Adventures. He also visited Hollywood Studios to experience Toy Story Land for the first time, and take a trip to the other version of Galaxy’s Edge. Jacob got a second tattoo and celebrated his fourth wedding anniversary. Brad went to both Chicago shows for How Did This Get Made live. Hoai-Tran forgot to say that she went to The Color Factory. What we’ve been Reading:Jacob started reading Scream: Chilling Adventures in the Science of Fear by Margee Kerr. What we’ve been Watching:Ben and Jacob saw It Chapter Two. Ben watched The Treasure of the Sierra Madre Peter has been watching The Endless Adventure on YouTube. Jacob watched Bigfoot County, and Pumpkinhead. Brad watched The Adventures of Pinocchio. Hoai-Tran watched Hustlers, Climax, the first two episodes of The Leftovers, and did a double feature of Spirited Away and Millennium Actress at the Metrograph. What we’ve been Eating:Peter ate at The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen, and Orlando’s version of Antojitos in Universal Citywalk. He also continued his Orlando tradition of ubering to Unos for Pizza Skins. Brad tried Creepy Cocoa Crisp M&M’s, KFC Mac & Cheese Famous Bowl What we’ve been Playing:Brad has been messing with the new HyperReal Darth Vader figure from Hasbro 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 iTunes, 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 iTunes, 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 Sep 20191h 10min
Jacob's Doctor Sleep Set Visit and Ben's Interview with It: Chapter Two Director Andy Muschietti
On the September 6, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall to talk about Jacob’s visit to the set of Doctor Sleep. Then, you’ll hear Ben’s interview with It: Chapter Two director Andy Muschietti. Opening Banter: In our Feature Presentation: ‘Doctor Sleep’ Features an Exact Recreation of Stanley Kubrick’s Overlook Hotel Sets [Set Visit] ‘Doctor Sleep’ is a Sequel to Both Stanley Kubrick’s ‘The Shining’ and Stephen King’s Original Novel [Set Visit] What ‘Doctor Sleep’ Director Mike Flanagan Learned From Making ‘The Haunting of Hill House’ [Set Visit] ‘Doctor Sleep’ Star Ewan McGregor on Channeling Jack Nicholson (But Not Too Much) [Set Visit Interview] Why ‘Doctor Sleep’ Director Mike Flanagan Set Out to Make a Sequel to ‘The Shining’ [Set Visit] ‘It: Chapter Two’ Director Andy Muschietti on His “Definitive” Cut of the ‘It’ Saga, Designing Creepy Creatures, and More [Interview] Other Articles 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 iTunes, 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 iTunes, 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 Sep 201930min
Tomb Raider 2, Crazy Rich Asians 2, Earthsea, Lord of the Rings, and More
On the September 5, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall and writer Hoai-Tran Bui to discuss the latest film and TV news, including Ben Wheatley’s Tomb Raider sequel, Crazy Rich Asians 2, The Handmaid’s Tale sequel, an Earthsea TV show, and Will Poulter being cast in Amazon’s The Lord of the Rings. Opening Banter: In the News: HT - ‘Tomb Raider’ Sequel Set for 2021, ‘Free Fire’ Filmmaker Ben Wheatley to Direct Ben - ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Sequel Having Crazy Rich Problems, Writer Adele Lim Leaves Over Pay Disparity Ben - ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Sequel is Also Being Adapted for Hulu HT - An ‘Earthsea’ TV Series Based on Ursula K. Le Guin’s Novels is Being Conjured by A24 Ben - Amazon’s ‘Lord of the Rings’ Show Casts ‘Midsommar’s Will Poulter Other Articles Mentioned: ‘Doctor Sleep’ Features an Exact Recreation of Stanley Kubrick’s Overlook Hotel Sets [Set Visit] 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 iTunes, 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 iTunes, 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
5 Sep 201929min
