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On the December 3, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by /Film writer Chris Evangelista to talk about the latest film and TV news, including Marvel’s Black Widow trailer, a new Planet of the Apes movie, a surprise announcement about the Studio Ghibli library, a new Star Wars game show, and more of what The Rise of Skywalker has in store.   Opening Banter:    In The News:  Chris: ‘Black Widow’ Trailer: Scarlett Johansson’s Assassin-Turned-Avenger Confronts Her Past Chris: New ‘Planet of the Apes’ Movie in the Works, But Will It Be Another Reboot? Ben: The Full Studio Ghibli Film Library Will Be Available to Purchase on Digital Platforms This Month Ben: ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ Will Reveal New Information About Finn and Poe’s Pasts Ben: ‘Star Wars: Jedi Temple Challenge’, a Star Wars-Themed Game Show Hosted by Jar Jar Binks Actor Ahmed Best, is Coming to Disney+   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 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

3 Dec 201918min

On the December 2, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by /Film writer Chris Evangelista to have a spoiler-filled discussion about Watchmen episode 7, titled “An Almost Religious Awe.”   Opening Banter:    In Our Feature Presentation:    We Need to Talk About Calvin Doctor Manhattan reveal - hammer time Does the 7th Kavalry know his identity? How?  What happened on the White Night? Cal has been Doctor Manhattan since at least 2009, but didn’t know it – he presumably didn’t use any powers to protect Angela that night Episode structure sort of mirrors the Doctor Manhattan issue of the Watchmen comics, rapidly flashing back and forward in time Lady Trieu, the Millennium Clock, and Bian Bian is Lady Trieu’s mother...who is her father? Early jump into crackpot corner for a theory Does Bian know Cal’s secret identity? Maybe why she doesn’t let him in? Lady Trieu has a “secret plan to save humanity” - do you believe her? Angela learns that the natural host feeding her memories is an elephant The Trial of Adrian Veidt This is a legal drama now! Fart joke: yay or nay? What’s up with that Crookshanks wink and Veidt’s single tear? Additional topics Angela’s flashbacks to childhood, Sister Night origins, June’s death Agent Blake’s trapdoor scenario: Keene lays out his big plan Looking Glass survived; now has a Rorschach mask Theory: could he become the new Doctor Manhattan? Lube Man’s gotta be coming back to try to save Laurie next week, right?   Other Articles Mentioned: ‘Watchmen’ is Ready to Blow Your Mind with “An Almost Religious Awe” The ‘Watchmen’ Reference Guide: Every Easter Egg in “An Almost Religious Awe”   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 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

2 Dec 201945min

On the November 29, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall to present Jacob’s interview with Rian Johnson, the writer/director of the new murder mystery Knives Out.    Opening Banter:    In Our Feature Presentation: ‘Knives Out’ Director Rian Johnson on the Beauty of a Killer Monologue and Crafting a Mystery Evocative of 2019 [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 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

29 Nov 201920min

On the November 28, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson introduces an interview from Jack Giroux, /Film’s interviewer-at-large, with Anthony and Joe Russo, the producers of the Chadwick Boseman action thriller 21 Bridges.    Opening Banter:    In Our Feature Presentation: ‘21 Bridges’ Producers the Russo Brothers Want to Keep Challenging Themselves in a Post-Avengers: Endgame World [Interview] The Russo Brothers Want to Release Their Directorial Debut ‘Pieces’ One Day Why ‘Happy Endings’ Continues to Endure, According to the Russo Brothers   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 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

28 Nov 201916min

On the November 27, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by /Film writer Chris Evangelista to talk about the latest film and TV news, including J.J. Abrams, Elizabeth Banks’s new Invisible Woman movie, The Fugitive remake, and Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk movie pitches.    Opening Banter:    In The News: Ben: J.J. Abrams on Baby Yoda, The Knights of Ren, Fandom, and If He Would Ever Return to ‘Star Wars’ Ben: J.J. Abrams on How ‘The Last Jedi’ Set Up ‘The Rise of Skywalker’: Rian Johnson’s Movie “Helped Strengthen” What Abrams Wanted to Do in the Final Skywalker Entry Chris: ‘Invisible Woman’ Will Star and Be Directed by Elizabeth Banks, Described as ‘American Psycho’ Meets ‘Thelma and Louise’ Chris: ‘The Fugitive’ Remake Coming From Director Albert Hughes Ben: Mark Ruffalo Has Pitched Marvel More Hulk Movies, Would Like to See Hulk Fight Wolverine   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 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

27 Nov 201926min

On the November 26, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman and writer Chris Evangelista to talk about the latest film and TV news, including the future of DC superhero movies, The Batman’s growing cast, some updates about Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Apple delaying the release of The Banker, Godzilla vs. Kong getting a delay of its own, and Harrison Ford heading back to television.    Opening Banter:    In The News: Brad: The Future of DC Superhero Movies: Superman, The Flash, Green Lantern...and J.J. Abrams? Chris: ‘The Batman’ Cast Continues to Grow By Adding John Turturro as Carmine Falcone Brad: J.J. Abrams Intended to Bring the Emperor Back to ‘Star Wars’ Since ‘The Force Awakens’ Ben: ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ Writers “Took a Lot of Notes” from George Lucas, Says Kathleen Kennedy Chris: ‘The Rise of Skywalker’ Will Provide a Satisfying End to the Skywalker Saga, According to J.J. Abrams Ben: Apple’s Real-Life Drama ‘The Banker’ Has Been Delayed Due to Sexual Abuse Allegations Against the Son of One of the Film’s Lead Characters Chris: ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ Release Date Pushed Back Eight Months to November 2020 Chris: ‘The Staircase’ TV Adaptation Will Bring Harrison Ford to Television for the First Time in 25 Years 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 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

26 Nov 201935min

On the November 25, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by /Film writer Chris Evangelista to have a spoiler-filled discussion about the sixth episode of HBO’s Watchmen, entitled “This Extraordinary Being.”   Opening Banter:    In Our Feature Presentation: Watchmen spoiler conversation.   No Adrian Veidt, no Looking Glass   Hooded Justice origin story   Captain Metropolis - even the Minutemen won’t accept Will for who he really is, and they won’t help him when he needs help   Plays out very differently in American Hero Story (escapes through glass instead of entering through it)   June as Will Reeves’s Alfred - her true identity is revealed   “Beware the Cyclops” - Klan’s subliminal plan uncovered   Passing down trauma to the next generation: Will’s son dresses up like Hooded Justice & Will freaks out about it   Judd question   June question   The episode’s aesthetic choices - is this a repudiation of the idea that Lindelof is dunking on Zack Snyder?   Theory Corner: Ideas for what the Millennium Clock might do? (Reference Peteypedia entries) ALSO: Read Veidt email  Other Articles Mentioned: ‘Watchmen’ Exclusive: All Your Burning Questions About the Robert Redford Administration Have Been Answered ‘Watchmen’ Lets “This Extraordinary Being” Answer Some Questions The ‘Watchmen’ Reference Guide: Every Easter Egg in “This Extraordinary Being” How ‘Watchmen’ Transformed Looking Glass Into Rorscach’s Mirror Image Ben’s discussion with David Chen about this episode   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 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

25 Nov 201947min

On the November 22, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman, and Bryan Young of Star Wars Insider and the FullofSith podcast to have a spoiler-filled discussion about The Mandalorian episode 3. In Our Feature Presentation: The Mandalorian spoiler-filled discussion of Chapter 3: “The Sin”.   Other Articles Mentioned:  How Lucasfilm’s New “Stagecraft” Tech Brought ‘The Mandalorian’ to Life and May Change the Future of TV Video: See How 'The Mandalorian's Groundbreaking 'Stagecraft' Technology Probably Works  ‘The Mandalorian’ Delivers Epic ‘Star Wars’ Action With “The Sin” – and Makes Us See Why Director Deborah Chow Has a Future With Lucasfilm   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 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

22 Nov 201956min