Celebrating 40 Years of Footloose
/Film Weekly16 Feb 2024

Celebrating 40 Years of Footloose

On the February 16, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Footloose.

Opening Banter: Quick admin note: We will not have an episode on Monday, because it’s Presidents Day.

In Our Feature Presentation: Footloose


  • What’s your relationship to this movie?
  • Ben just watched it for the first time
  • Ridiculousness of the premise
  • Preacher holds the town in an iron grip post-accident
  • John Lithgow ends up relenting and allowing the dance to happen because he’s dressed down by his wife when she gives him that speech in the empty church, but if this were to happen today, he would never relent because people like that have no shame anymore and are so dug in that they would never admit they made a mistake


  • What do you think about the actual dancing here?
  • Kevin Bacon, movie star
  • What this movie meant to Bacon’s career
  • He was previously in Animal House, Friday the 13th, and Diner
  • Supporting cast
  • Have you ever seen the remake?


  • Listener email: Brayden from Fort Worth, Texas writes: It seems all roads are leading to Madame Web being a critical and financial failure, which I think is unfortunate for many reasons, chief among them how it’ll affect S.J. Clarkson’s career. This is Clarkson’s second feature after 2010’s Toast, and I wonder if Madame Web will put her in the halls of “director jail.” [...] There’s a pattern in Hollywood: Cathy Yan directed Birds of Prey in 2020 to critical success but not financial, and has only directed an episode of Succession since. Patty Jenkins directed Wonder Woman 1984 in 2020 to mixed results critically and financially, although the pandemic was certainly a factor. Her announced movie Rogue Squadron seems less and less likely to happen. Chloe Zhao directed Eternals in 2021 to mixed results [...] Ultimately, my question is why does it seem like female blockbuster directors only get one shot, and if they miss, that’s it? I know Hollywood is a business and all that, but the discrepancy between male directors getting second chances seems way higher than female directors. I guess this isn’t breaking news, but more of the same, unfortunately. I think everyone deserves a second chance. Anyway, sorry for the long email. Love the pod and am wishing you and the /Film crew well.


The Guardian: How today’s female directors broke out of ‘movie jail’

Stylist: Why isn’t the director of Clueless a bigger Hollywood success story?

Progress? What progress? Inclusion in Hollywood is limited and lacking

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Black Panther Box Office, Fast X’s Insane Budget & a HUGE Horror Merger

Black Panther Box Office, Fast X’s Insane Budget & a HUGE Horror Merger

On the November 18, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by news writer and box office expert Ryan Scott to discuss the latest film and tv news, including Black Panther box office, Fast X’s budget, and a big horror merger. At the brief Water Cooler: Peter saw the premiere of Disenchanted. Ryan saw Devotion. In The News: Ryan: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Concludes Phase 4 Of The MCU With A Bang At The Box Office Peter (og Erin): The Fast X Budget Rises To $340 Million, Making It Potentially The Fourth Most Expensive Movie Of All Timeabout 70% increase from the $200 million budget of F9 Estimated break-even point around $500 to $550 million, could be more depending on marketing budget Franchise has been trending downwards from the $1.5 billion worldwide gross of Furious 7. Last summer, F9 made $726 million globally (pandemic was a factor).   What are the 3 films that have topped this budget? (ryan if youre reading this, don't look it up) Ryan: Blumhouse And James Wan's Atomic Monster Might Merge - Here's Why That's Huge For Horror   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).  And please subscribe to our newsletter! 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

18 Nov 202237min

Mini-Water Cooler: V/H/S/99, Elvis, The Wonder, The Amazing Race, and More

Mini-Water Cooler: V/H/S/99, Elvis, The Wonder, The Amazing Race, and More

On the November 17, 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. At The Water Cooler: What we’ve been Doing:  What we’ve been Reading:Ben read The Devil and Sherlock Holmes, by David Grann. Jacob read War on the Border by Jeff Guinn and Old Country by Matt Query and Harrison Query. What we’ve been Watching:Jacob watched old episodes of The Amazing Race, VHS 99, and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Ben watched Elvis, The Wonder, and Enchanted. What we’ve been Eating:  What we’ve been Playing: Additional Links: Enchanted commentary   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).  And please subscribe to our newsletter! 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

17 Nov 202228min

Spoiler Discussion: Andor Episode 11 “Daughter of Ferrix”

Spoiler Discussion: Andor Episode 11 “Daughter of Ferrix”

On the November 16, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film Editorial Director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman and Star Wars expert Bryan Young for a spoiler-filled conversation about Andor episode 11 “Daughter of Ferrix" In The Spoiler Room: Andor episode 11 “Daughter of Ferrix" Feedback Rene in Houston TX writes in “We see Cassian in prison 5 years before Rogue One, but in Rogue One Cassian tells Chirrut that this is the first time he’s been in prison (while in Saw’s cage when they take Jyn to see Saw).  Surely this was intentional…but I can’t figure out the story here, appreciate your thoughts.” Mike in Wokingham, UK: “We all agree that ANDOR has been incredible - but what could they do that would ruin it all in the last episode? Maybe Cassian is about to die and is rescued by Baby Yoda.  Or it turns out that B2EMO was an Imperial spy all along.  Or (of course) Dedra is Cassian’s long lost sister and they run off together. What do you think? What would be the worst way to wrap up the season?” Brief reactions Breakdown   Speculation   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).  And please subscribe to our newsletter! 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

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Mini-Water Cooler: Causeway, The Menu, Andor, and More

Mini-Water Cooler: Causeway, The Menu, Andor, and More

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15 Nov 202221min

Black Panther Wakanda Forever Spoiler Discussion

Black Panther Wakanda Forever Spoiler Discussion

On the November 14, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film editor Ben Pearson to have a spoiler discussion about Black Panther Wakanda Forever. Opening Banter: Peter’s birthday was over the weekend. He went to the Wakanda Forever celebration at Disneyland. In The News: Black Panther Spoiler Discussion The opening Opening scene with T’challa dying Opening marvel logo Use of silence Handling the grief Wakanda Other nations want their vibranium and using the death of their king as a time to strike Shuri Unable to cure t’challa  Believes the black panther is the past Namor expedition is attacked and killed by a group of blue-skinned water-breathing superhumans led by Namor, with the CIA believing Wakanda to be responsible. Blames wakanda for the vibranium race and gives ultimatum to deliver scientist responsible to him underwater kingdom of Talokan Namor proposes an alliance with Wakanda against the rest of the world but threatens to destroy Wakanda first if they refuse.  Iron Heart Riri williams, mit student . Nakia helps Shuri and Williams escape, and Namor retaliates with an attack against the capital of Wakanda, during which Ramonda drowns saving Riri. Williams creates an Iron Man-esque powered exoskeleton to aid the Wakandans. Queen’s death Everett Ross Ross is arrested by his ex-wife and director of the CIA, Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, for secretly exchanging classified intelligence with the Wakandans. Shuri becomes Black Panther  Shuri reconstructs the heart-shaped herb and ingests it, gaining superhuman abilities and seeing a vision of Killmonger in the Ancestral Plane, who urges her to seek revenge. Shuri becomes new Black Panther. M’Baku In Shuri's absence, M'Baku steps forward to challenge for the throne. Okoye Will the Okoye show be about her and Aneka as the Midnight Angels? Nakia Shuri visits Nakia in Haiti where she burns her funeral ceremonial robe in accordance with Ramonda's wishes, allowing herself to finally grieve T'Challa. In a mid-credits scene, Shuri learns that Nakia had a son with T'Challa, named Toussaint, who Nakia has been raising in secret far from the pressure of the throne. Toussaint reveals his Wakandan name is T'Challa. Don’t need to talk about these things but putting them here: The Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Cameo You Never Saw, But Definitely Heard Why Does Namor Say Imperius Rex In Black Panther: Wakanda Forever? Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Ending Explained: All Things Must Pass Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Credits Scene Explained: The Ones You Love Are Never Truly Gone How Okoye's Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Journey Sets Up Her Disney+ Series     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).  And please subscribe to our newsletter! 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

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Rest in Peace, Kevin Conroy

Rest in Peace, Kevin Conroy

On the November 11, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson pays tribute to actor Kevin Conroy. In The News: Kevin Conroy, The Definitive Voice Of Batman, Has Died At 66 The Incredible Story Of How Kevin Conroy Nailed His Batman Audition There Was No Better Batman Than Kevin Conroy Let's Talk About Kevin Conroy's Greatest Batman Moment   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).  And please subscribe to our newsletter! 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

11 Nov 20226min

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Mini-Water Cooler: Bodies Bodies Bodies, The Pez Outlaw, Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, and More

On the November 10, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by no one to talk about what he’s been watching. At The Water Cooler: Ben watched The Pez Outlaw, Bodies Bodies Bodies, Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, and The Two Mrs. Carrolls.   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).  And please subscribe to our newsletter! 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

10 Nov 20228min

Spoiler Discussion: Andor Episode 10 ”One Way Out”

Spoiler Discussion: Andor Episode 10 ”One Way Out”

On the November 9, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film Editorial Director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman and Star Wars expert Bryan Young for a spoiler-filled conversation about Andor episode 10, "One Way Out." In The Spoiler Room: Andor episode 10 "One Way Out" Feedback   Brief reactions Breakdown   Speculation   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).  And please subscribe to our newsletter! 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

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