Spoiler Conversation: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
On the July 3, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to have a spoiler-filled conversation about Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.Opening Banter: In The Spoiler Room:Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny Review: A Blazingly Fun Reunion With Our Favorite Hero [Cannes 2023]Opening scene. CG vs. practicalDid the de-aging work for you?NYC, 1969: Old Man IndyPhoebe Waller-Bridge as Helena ShawBoyd Holbrook, CIA agent (Shaunette Renee Wilson)Tangier auction into tut-tut chaseMads Mikkelsen - yay or nay here?Antonio Banderas in Greece, underwater exploration scene (killed - lots of deaths in this movie! “My friend was just murdered”)Archimedes’ grave in a cave in SicilyBIG SWING! Time travelShould he have stayed behind?Reunion with Marion (RIP Mutt)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.The /Film Show is published two times a week, 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 The /Film Show 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 bpearson@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 providing the basis for our logo.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
3 Juli 202353min
Superman: Legacy Finds Its Clark & Lois, Plus The Bear Season 2, Platonic, and More
On the June 29, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.Opening Banter: In The News:Superman: Legacy Casts David Corenswet As The Man Of Steel And Rachel Brosnahan As Lois LaneStranger Things Season 5 Brings In Prey And 10 Cloverfield Lane Director Dan TrachtenbergScorsese, Spielberg, And Paul Thomas Anderson Will Help Curate TCM As WB Discovery Rehires Key ProgrammerAt The Water Cooler:What we’ve been Doing: BJ has been deep cleaning jewelryWhat we’ve been Reading:BJ is reading Pageboy: A Memoir by Elliott PageWhat we’ve been Watching:Ben watched The Bear season 2, Niagara, The Last Unicorn, and Blackberry.BJ watched Platonic, Evil Dead Rise, Grimace horror shorts, Bluey lolWhat we’ve been Eating:BJ has been eating Movie theater snacks (no, seriously)What we’ve been Playing:BJ has been playing old Barbie computer gamesAll 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.The /Film Show is published two times a week, 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 The /Film Show 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 bpearson@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 providing the basis for our logo.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
29 Juni 202344min
The Flash is a Full-Blown Disaster, James Gunn's Superman: Legacy, and More
On the June 27, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news.Opening Banter: /Film is hosting a free early screening of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny in ScreenX tomorrow night, Wednesday, June 28. We’re giving away 100 tickets, first come, first served, and it starts at 7pm. Get the details here: https://www.slashfilm.com/1318421/slashfilm-hosting-early-screening-indiana-jones-and-the-dial-of-destiny/Plus, as promised, Ben’s oral history about Last Crusade: Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade: How The Climactic Three Challenges Were MadeIn The News:The Flash Is Now A Box Office Disaster Of Super-Heroic ProportionsThe Flash's Disappointing Box Office May Have Killed A Batman Beyond Movie With Michael KeatonTake a breakMovie Star Brothers Alexander And Bill Skarsgard Could Battle It Out To Play James Gunn's Lex LuthorJames Gunn's Superman Takes Place In A World Where Superheroes Already ExistDirectors Guild Votes To Ratify Deal With Studios And Streamers, Avoiding StrikeAll 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.The /Film Show is published two times a week, 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 The /Film Show 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 bpearson@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 providing the basis for our logo.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
27 Juni 202340min
Mini Water Cooler: Extraction 2, Last Crusade, Crystal Skull, The White Buffalo, and More
On the June 22, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista 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:Chris watched The Flash, Extraction 2, The White Buffalo, and Don’t Bother to Knock. Ben watched Extraction 2, Indiana Jones (Last Crusade, Kingdom of the Crystal Skull), and the first three Mission: Impossible movies.What we’ve been Eating:What we’ve been Playing:/Film’s Top 100 Movies of All Time!All the other stuff you need to know:This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/FILMDAILY and get on your way to being your best self.You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes.The /Film Show is published two times a week, 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 The /Film Show 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 bpearson@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 providing the basis for our logo.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
22 Juni 202350min
The Flash Spoiler Discussion, The Movie's Awful Box Office Performance, and More
On the June 20, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Jacob Hall to talk about The Flash.Opening Banter: It’s an all-Flash episode of the show.In The News:The Flash ReviewJacob’s thoughts about the movieEzra MillerOpening baby sceneAlternate universe pop culture jokesMichael Keaton returns as BatmanSasha Calle’s SupergirlChrono BowlWho killed Flash’s mom? Muschietti quoteTake a breakWhy The Flash Is Off To A Slow Start At The Box Office$55 million domestically in its opening weekend. Black Adam made $67MBudget of over $200 million, the film is unlikely to break even in its theatrical runThe Flash Used An Unexpected Filmmaking Technique To Clone Ezra MillerThe Flash Director Says The Weird Visual Effects Choices Were IntentionalThe Biggest Flash Cameos Director Andy Muschietti Had To Leave On The Cutting Room FloorAre there any lessons James Gunn and Peter Safran can take from The Flash when crafting the future of the DCU?/Film’s Top 100 Movies of All Time!All the other stuff you need to know:This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/FILMDAILY and get on your way to being your best self.You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes.The /Film Show is published two times a week, 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 The /Film Show 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 bpearson@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 providing the basis for our logo.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
20 Juni 202352min
Rewatching Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. Plus, Guillermo del Toro Wants to Focus on Animation, and WB Wants Chris Nolan Back
On the June 15, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to talk about the latest film and TV news and get into our thoughts on Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.Opening Banter: In The News:Warner Bros. Is Thirsty To Get Christopher Nolan Back, But Will New BFF Universal Let It Happen?Guillermo Del Toro Wants To Only Make Animated Movies In The FutureIndiana Jones and the Temple of Doom thoughtsTrying to gross people outShort RoundWillie ScottIndy here vs. Indy in other the other movies/Film’s Top 100 Movies of All Time!All the other stuff you need to know:This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/FILMDAILY and get on your way to being your best self.You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes.The /Film Show is published two times a week, 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 The /Film Show 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 bpearson@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 providing the basis for our logo.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
15 Juni 202338min
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Box Office, Disney's Latest Release Date Shuffle, and More
On the June 13, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news, including the latest box office numbers, Disney’s latest release date shuffle, and more.Opening Banter: We’re giving away five Blu-ray copies of Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. To win, follow /Film on Twitter and RT this tweet to win. You have until June 14 at 11:59pm ET to win, and the contest is open to US residents only.In The News:Oscar Winner Sarah Polley is Directing a Live-Action Bambi for DisneyTransformers: Rise Of The Beasts Is In A Tight Race With Spider-Verse At The Weekend Box OfficeRise Of The Beasts Topped The Box Office, But Transformers May Still Be In TroubleHow does this compare to other Transformers movies?How Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts Finally Connected Two Major FranchisesYes, The Next Transformers Movie Will Make Good On That Big Ending RevealWhat are the odds that a Transformers/G.I. Joe crossover actually happens?The Golden Globes Have A New Owner, And The Hollywood Foreign Press Is Shutting DownDisney Release Date Shuffle Upends Entire Marvel Slate, Sends Final Avatar Sequel To 2031Marvel takeawaysDeadpool 3 is the only superhero movie of this batch that wasn’t delayed. It moved up six months to May 2024.Avengers: Kang Dynasty moved back a whole year to May 2026, with Avengers: Secret Wars also moving back a year to May 2027.Avatar takeawaysDELAYED AGAIN! What a cruel joke this has become.Avatar 3, the next film, won’t be seen until December of 2025Avatar 5, the fifth and presumably (but probably not really) final movie, is now coming out in December 2031.Two New Star Wars Movies Coming In 2026 And Lucasfilm May Repeat A Big MistakeMay 22, 2026December 18, 2026December 17, 2027/Film’s Top 100 Movies of All Time!All the other stuff you need to know:This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/FILMDAILY and get on your way to being your best self.You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes.The /Film Show is published two times a week, 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 The /Film Show 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 bpearson@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/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
13 Juni 202343min
Andy Muschietti's Next DC Project? Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, Community, Dark, and More
On the June 9, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Jacob Hall to talk about the latest film and TV news and what they’ve been watching.Opening Banter: We’re giving away five Blu-ray copies of Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. To win, follow /Film on Twitter and RT this tweet to win. You have until June 14 at 11:59pm ET to win, and the contest is open to US residents only.In The News:The Flash Director Andy Muschietti Eyed To Helm New Batman Film, The Brave And The BoldUniversal Says On-Demand Is Good For Business, Clashing With Other StudiosWhat we’ve been Doing: Jacob finished his podcasting studio space. What we’ve been Reading:What we’ve been Watching:Ben finished Dark, started Never Have I Ever season 4, and watched The Super Mario Bros. Movie.Jacob has been rewatching Community for the first time since it aired. He also saw Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and Transformers: Rise of the Beasts.What we’ve been Eating:Jacob actually likes Flamin’ Hot Cool Ranch Doritos. What we’ve been Playing:/Film’s Top 100 Movies of All Time!All the other stuff you need to know:This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/FILMDAILY and get on your way to being your best self.You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes.The /Film Show is published two times a week, 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 The /Film Show 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 bpearson@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/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
9 Juni 202347min
