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On the June 21, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film senior writer Ben Pearson and writer Hoai-Tran Bui to discuss the latest film and tv news, including Star Wars, Red Sonja, Easy A, Picture In Picture, Black Widow and Vertigo. We also continue our discussion about good movie prequels.   Opening Banter:   Feedback: In a previous episode Peter asked if there has ever been a really good prequel movie: Wyatt C writes in “ I’m surprised this didn’t come up at all during the discussions of great prequel movies because this is not only a good prequel movie but a good prequel trilogy.  It is the Planet of the Apes trilogy kicked off by Rupert Wyatt’s Rise and concluded with Matt Reeves Dawn and War.” Bill G writes in “Rogue One is a Good prequel. It's a solid standalone movie. and that's also what makes it a great prequel.   It has its own story, but actually enhances the viewing of A New Hope. That's what makes it good. It doesn't try to explain every tiny little thing about a character we were previously introduced to (eg Solo) or explanations of a monster that doesn't need a complex origin story (eg Alien: Covenant). Neither of which needed to be explained.  The movie takes a small, important, interesting detail and builds its own narrative around it with some notable, well-known characters playing their bit parts that advance the narrative without overdoing it. Best, Bill” Iain from Washington DC writes in “Hi /Film Daily crew, I’ve been listening to the show most days for at least the past year.  I had a few ideas I think you should consider in your quest for a “good” prequel movie: -Star Trek (2009) (OK, so maybe it’s not *technically* a prequel, but it’s basically a prequel and it’s been held up as a model for what a good prequel looks like)  -Casino Royale (2006) (again, this might not count, but the plot centers on Bond’s first mission as a 00-agent) -Rise/Dawn/War of the Planet of the Apes  -X-Men: First Class (you might have mentioned this one on the show already)  That’s all I can think of for now!  Keep up the great work, and thanks for giving us a great daily show (amazingly, with no ads!)”   In The News: Breaking News: ‘Transparent’ Creator Jill Soloway To Write & Direct ‘Red Sonja’ Ben: ‘Easy A’ Spin-Off Movie in Development, Original Film’s Writer to Write and Direct HT (og Brad): Apple TV Adding Picture-in-Picture Functionality This Fall, Netflix Testing Same Feature on Desktop Ben (og Chris): Kevin Feige Compares ‘Black Widow’ Movie to ‘Better Call Saul’ HT: DC Comics Kills Vertigo, the Imprint Behind ‘Sandman,’ Swamp Thing,’ ‘Y The Last Man,’ ‘Preacher’ and More Ben: Mark Hamill Hopes He’s Done With ‘Star Wars’ After ‘The Rise of Skywalker’, Confirms He’s Returning as Force Ghost   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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

21 Juni 201930min

On the June 20, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film senior writer Ben Pearson and writer Chris Evangelista to discuss the latest film and tv news, including Spider-Man: Far From Home, Child’s Play, Halloween, Bad Trip, Bill & Ted Face The Music, and Keanu Reeves in the MCU. Feedback: In a previous episode Peter asked if there has ever been a really good prequel movie: Peter from Stockholm, Sweden writes in “Hi, I can't believe no one mentioned the prequel to the 1982 The Thing, the 2011 The Thing.  It is my duty as a citizen of the movie universe to make you aware of this awesome prequel that ends right where the 1982 The Thing begins.   Thank you for your hard work and dedication. I really appreciate /Film podcast and website.” In The News: Ben: ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ Early Buzz: Peter Parker Swings Into a Post-‘Endgame’ World Ben: ‘Child’s Play’ Early Buzz: Chucky’s Back, But Is He Still Scary? Chris: ‘Halloween’ Sequel Aiming For 2020 Release; Jamie Lee Curtis and David Gordon Green Likely to Return Ben: Tiffany Haddish Goes From ‘Girl’s Trip’ to ‘Bad Trip’ In a Movie That Features a Mixture of Traditional Narrative and Actual Pranks Chris: ‘Barry’ Breakout Anthony Carrigan Joins ‘Bill & Ted Face the Music’ as the Villain Ben: Spider-Man Is Getting a New Villain in a Comic Written By J.J. Abrams and His Son Chris: Kevin Feige Wants Keanu Reeves in the MCU, Says Venom/Spider-Man Crossover Movie is “Likely”   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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

20 Juni 201922min

On the June 19, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall and senior writer Ben Pearson to discuss the latest film and tv news, including Spider-Man: Far From Home, Alamo Drafthouse, Paranormal Activity, Soul, Avengers: Endgame, Comic Con, and Country Bear Jamboree. Feedback: Good prequels. Jon A says Batman Begins. Stephen B says Temple of Doom   In The News: Ben: Early Buzz: Spider-Man: Far From Home Ben: Alamo Drafthouse Finally Announces Opening Date for L.A. Location Jacob: Another ‘Paranormal Activity’ Sequel is in Development, So Prepare Those Night Vision Cameras Ben: Original Pixar Film ‘Soul’ Arrives in 2020, Read the Official Synopsis Jacob: ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Returning to Theaters Next Weekend With Deleted Scenes and More Jacob: It Sounds Like Marvel is Returning to Comic-Con After Sitting Out Last Year Ben: Rumor: Country Bear Jamboree Might Be Replaced By ‘Toy Story’ Marionette Show in Disney World 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

19 Juni 201938min

On the June 18, 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: Chris Evangelista is out on assignment, he will be missed. At The Water Cooler: What we’ve been Doing:Peter has been traveling and in his spare time, living in Batuu (plug video: Most Ridiculous Things To Buy in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge). Also I got a BedJet 3. Jacob got a tattoo. Hoai-Tran went to Rockaway Beach. Brad is preparing for his girlfriend to move in with him, and helping friends open their own Escape Room. What we’ve been Watching:Peter and Brad saw Godzilla: King of the Monsters. Jacob is all about the new season of Battlebots, has been binge-ing Drunk History, and revisited, uh, The Substitute. Peter saw Men in Black: International and Rocketman. Ben watched Toy Story 4, started The Handmaid’s Tale season 3, and watched the entirety of Chernobyl. Hoai-Tran watched Shaft, Ophelia, Everybody Knows, All is Well, Pachamama, Aggretsuko season 2, and the first episode of Dark. Brad saw The House with a Clock in Its Walls. Watched the first season of the Canadian comedy series Letterkenny. What we’ve been Eating:Jacob is here to preach about Rhythm Superfoods’ Kale Chips. Brad tried Cookies and Cream Pop-Tarts cereal and Chocolate Peanut Butter Corn Pops. Also got some Sweet Lightning Mountain Dew and Freezepop flavored Skittles. What we’ve been Playing:Peter finally beat Super Hot and has started playing the Imagine Dragons songs on Beatsaber Jacob ran the second session in his Star Wars RPG campaign and things got wild. 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

18 Juni 20191h 23min

On the June 17, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to discuss the latest film and tv news, including Apple, Toy Story 4, A Quiet Place 2, Hunger Games and Crazy Eddie. And in the Mail Bag we’ll discuss movies that took some time to grow on us.   Opening Banter: Why has news been so slow recently?    In the News: Chris: Apple Plans on Releasing Six Movies a Year For Oscar Consideration HT:  ‘Toy Story 4’ Will Be the First Pixar Movie in Decades to Not Feature an Animated Short Chris: ‘A Quiet Place 2’ Will Explain How That Whole Monster Situation Happened HT (og Ben): ‘Hunger Games’ Prequel Movie Officially in the Works at Lionsgate, Based on Upcoming BookPeter asks “has there ever been a great prequel?” Chris: Jon Turteltaub Will Direct a ‘Crazy Eddie’ Movie, Instead of Giving Us the Third ‘National Treasure’ Movie We All Crave   In The Mailbag: Troy H writes in: “Hey Peter,  Just want to say I am loving the videos on your YouTube channel, and still loving the podcast and listen to every episode without fail. The content about theme parks is valuable as my wife and I are travelling from Australia to visit Orlando and Anaheim in August to visit all the parks so all the insights and tips are gonna help immensely.  I have resigned to the fact that I will be spending an insane amount of money in Batuu doing all the stuff in your videos. I have added to my watch lists and watched so many movies and TV shows based on recommendations from your team and value their diverse opinions on all genres. You are absolutely right about Cobra Kai, that show is amazing! Can’t wait for season 3.  Some questions for the mailbag: Have you ever watched a movie which on first viewing was terrible, but subsequent viewings showed it to be much better? For me it was Clear and Present Danger, it was a yawnfest in the cinema but loved it when I watched it years later on DVD.  Is there a movie that everyone raves about, is critically acclaimed but you personally found it to be boring/average?  For me it was Usual Suspects. It was “okay” but not a masterpiece in my opinion. Keep up the great work.” Peter: The Lord of the Rings films, Deathproof, The Prestige, Batman Begins, Fargo HT: Good Time, Blade Runner Chris: Eyes Wide Shut   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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

17 Juni 201927min

On the June 14, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by managing editor Jacob Hall and writer Chris Evangelista to discuss the new Doctor Sleep trailer. In our Feature Presentation, you’ll hear the full audio from a Q&A with writer/director Mike Flanagan about the film.   Opening Banter:   In the News: ‘Doctor Sleep’ Trailer: Ewan McGregor Faces Psychic Vampires in the Sequel to ‘The Shining’ ‘Doctor Sleep’ Trailer Breakdown: Head Back to The Overlook Hotel in ‘The Shining’ Sequel   In Our Feature Presentation: ‘Doctor Sleep’ Director Explains How He Got Approval From Both Stephen King and the Kubrick Estate [Q&A]   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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

14 Juni 201945min

On the June 13, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by managing editor Jacob Hall and weekend editor Brad Oman to discuss their recent adventures to theme parks. Peter visited Universal’s Islands of Adventure to experience the new Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure rollercoaster in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, while Jacob visited Orlando’s Walt Disney World to experience Pandora and Toy Story Land on a trip for the Toy Story 4 junket, and Brad got a chance to step into Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland while he was visiting Los Angeles. Opening Banter: Peter has returned, and is very tired. Peter, Ben and Jacob were all in Florida in the period of five days and didn’t see each other. In Our Feature Presentation: Peter experienced the new Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure rollercoaster in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at  Universal’s Islands of Adventure In Orlando Florida.Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure (watch Peter’s vlog from the event on the Ordinary Adventures youtube page or read about it here) Big Fire, a new open fire concept at Citywalk Stayed at the Aventura, the Universal hotel of the future Got a preview of Universal’s Endless Summer Resort, the first value resort at Universal Orlando, a game changer. Jacob visited Walt Disney World for the Toy Story 4 junket, and revisited old favorite rides and experienced new lands including Pandora: The World of Avatar and Toy Story Land.The New StuffPandora Toy Story Land Mine Train Frozen Ever After The Old Favorites What is Disney World like solo? How different do the parks feel now? Tips for future visitors! Brad was in Los Angeles for the Ghostbusters fan festival and got an opportunity to visit Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland. Thank Peter’s castmember friend Nate for making it possible. Batuu Building a lightsaber Smuggler’s Run The food The shops: what did you buy?   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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

13 Juni 201959min

On the June 12, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman, and writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to talk about the latest film and TV news, including details about the cancelled Swamp Thing show, a Dune spin-off TV series, Sony Pictures Animation’s plans, Russian Doll season 2, and The Division movie going to Netflix.   Opening banter:   In The News: Chris - ‘Swamp Thing’ Cancellation Shocked Production Insiders, Who Had at Least Three Seasons Planned Brad - Sony Pictures Animation Plots International and Alternative Slate, Including Adult-Oriented Movies & Shows Ben - ‘Russian Doll’ Season 2 is Coming to Netflix, But We Have Questions Chris - ‘The Division’, Based on the Tom Clancy Video Game, Heads to Netflix with Jake Gyllenhaal and Jessica Chastain Chris/HT - ‘Dune’ TV Series Will Be Helmed By ‘Dune’ Movie Director Denis Villeneuve 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

12 Juni 201926min