Avatar: Fire & Ash (with James Cameron, Sigourney Weaver, and More), Kumail Nanjiani, The Housemaid (with Paul Feig), and the Best Movies of 2025
On the December 24, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to get into the latest film and TV news, talk about Avatar: Fire & Ash and present interviews with James Cameron, Sigourney Weaver, and some of the other cast members, we’ll get into Kumail Nanjiani’s new stand-up special and speak with Kumail himself, we’ll talk about The Housemaid and present an interview with director Paul Feig, and pull back the curtain on an editor conversation about /Film’s best movies of the year list.(~00:39) Newshttps://www.slashfilm.com/2057940/christopher-nolan-the-odyssey-movie-trailer/https://www.slashfilm.com/2056894/lars-eidinger-brainiac-james-gunns-superman-sequel-man-of-tomorrow/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/paul-king-to-direct-labubu-movie-for-sony-1236453921/https://www.slashfilm.com/2059662/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-marvel-actor-thomas-jane-dr-leonard-bones-mccoy/https://deadline.com/2025/12/the-legend-of-aang-the-last-airbender-paramount-skip-theaters-1236655848/(~02:17) Avatar: Fire & Ash spoiler discussionAvatar: Fire And Ash Review: James Cameron's Sci-Fi Epic Delivers On Multiple Levels(~31:42) James Cameron interview(~39:31) Sigourney Weaver interview(~47:20) Jack Champion, Trinity Bliss, and Bailey Bass interview(~55:01) Sam Worthington, Stephen Lang, and Oona Chaplin interview(~01:02:00) Rob Reiner remembrancehttps://www.slashfilm.com/2051847/rob-reiner-director-stand-by-me-misery-the-princess-bride-dead-obituary/(~01:09:14) Kumail Nanjiani: Night Thoughts discussion(~01:14:43) Kumail Nanjiani interview(~01:28:01) The Housemaid conversationThe Housemaid Review: Sydney Sweeney And Amanda Seyfried Lead Paul Feig's Excellent, Wicked Drama(~01:39:38) Paul Feig interviewhttps://www.slashfilm.com/2048753/the-housemaid-director-paul-feig-interview/(~01:50:20) /Film editors narrow down the site’s best movies of the year listhttps://www.slashfilm.com/2053301/best-movies-of-2025-ranked/All the other stuff you need to know:You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes.You can subscribe to /Film Weekly on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Check out patreon.com/popcultured to hear more from many of the folks you heard on this episode!Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Make sure to leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Don’t forget to take a minute to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
24 Dec 2h 30min
Fallout Season 2 (w/ Walton Goggins and Kyle MacLachlan), Wake Up Dead Man (w/ Cinematographer Steve Yedlin), Dust Bunny (w/ Bryan Fuller), and Silent Night, Deadly Night (w/ Mike P. Nelson)
On the December 17, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to get into the latest film and TV news, talk about Wake Up Dead Man and present an interview with the movie’s cinematographer, we’ll chat about Dust Bunny and present an interview with director Bryan Fuller, talk about Fallout season 2 and present interviews with Walton Goggins and Kyle MacLachlan, and wrap things up with a discussion of Silent Night, Deadly Night and an interview with that movie’s director, Mike P. Nelson.(~00:53) Wake Up Dead Man conversationWake Up Dead Man Review: Rian Johnson's Third Knives Out Movie Is Sharp, Smart, And All Too Relevant(~15:40) Steve Yedlin interview(~39:36) Dust Bunny(~49:20) Bryan Fuller interview(~01:05:07) Fallout season 2(~01:10:10) Walton Goggins interview(~01:21:41) Kyle MacLachlan interview(~01:28:02) Silent Night, Deadly NightSilent Night, Deadly Night Review: A Bloody Remake With Something New To Offer [Fantastic Fest](~01:36:24) Mike P. Nelson interviewAll the other stuff you need to know:You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes.You can subscribe to /Film Weekly on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Check out patreon.com/popcultured to hear more from many of the folks you heard on this episode!Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Make sure to leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Don’t forget to take a minute to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
17 Dec 1h 53min
Five Nights at Freddy's 2, Kevin Smith Returns to /Film Weekly, Fackham Hall (with Director Jim O'Hanlon), and The Last Frontier (with Showrunner Jon Bokenkamp)
On the December 10, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to get into the latest film and TV news, talk about Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, follow up on our The Last Frontier conversation from earlier this year and present an interview with the showrunner, touch on the new spoof comedy Fackham Hall and spotlight an interview with that movie’s director, and we’ll end with a new interview with Dogma writer/director Kevin Smith.(~00:10) In The News:https://www.slashfilm.com/2043833/netflix-acquire-warner-bros-reshape-hollywood/https://deadline.com/2025/12/vin-diesel-rock-em-sock-em-robots-1236635812/https://deadline.com/2025/12/clue-scripted-series-peacock-dana-fox-nicholas-stoller-1236635572/https://www.slashfilm.com/2042840/scarlett-johansson-robert-pattinson-the-batman-2-cast-villain/https://www.slashfilm.com/2042760/horror-franchise-2000s-paranormal-activity-reboot-james-wan/https://deadline.com/2025/12/new-men-in-black-movie-bad-boys-for-life-writer-1236636023/https://www.slashfilm.com/2044287/star-wars-episode-iv-a-new-hope-original-theatrical-cut-re-release/(~09:41) Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 conversationFive Nights At Freddy's 2 Review: Scott Cawthon's Convoluted Lore Is The Sequel's Scariest Villain(~20:30) The Last Frontier chat(~27:33) Jon Bokenkamp interview(~37:37) Fackham Hall(~42:13) Jim O’Hanlon interview(~57:39) Kevin Smith interviewAll the other stuff you need to know:You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes.You can subscribe to /Film Weekly on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Check out patreon.com/popcultured to hear more from many of the folks you heard on this episode!Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Make sure to leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Don’t forget to take a minute to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
10 Dec 1h 21min
Zootopia 2 (With Cast & Crew), Eternity (With Director David Freyne), Eyes Wide Shut (With Cinematographer Larry Smith), and More
On the December 3, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to get into the latest film and TV news, talk about Zootopia 2 and share several interviews with that film’s cast and crew, we’ll talk about the new A24 movie Eternity and present a conversation with that movie’s director, and we’ll end by talking about Criterion’s new version of Eyes Wide Shut and present an interview with that movie’s cinematographer, Larry Smith.(~00:27) In The News:https://deadline.com/2025/12/sonic-universe-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-movies-1236631873/https://www.slashfilm.com/2036313/wicked-3-universal-studio-update/(~01:00) Gift guide shout-out/Film Holiday Gift Guide 2025: The Best Movies & TV Shows Worth Buying On Physical Media/Film Holiday Gift Guide 2025: The Best LEGO Sets, Action Figures, Toys & Collectibles From Movies & TV Shows/Film Holiday Gift Guide 2025: Coolest Clothes, Gear, Homegoods & Decorations For Movie & TV Fans/Film Holiday Gift Guide 2025: The Best Soundtracks From Movies & TV Shows/Film Holiday Gift Guide 2025: Best Hollywood Books For Movie & TV Lovers(~03:33) Jacob’s Trailer Park"Wuthering Heights" | Official TrailerMichael (2026) Official Teaser - Jaafar JacksonFallout Season Two Official Trailer | Prime VideoThe Super Mario Galaxy Movie | Official Trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKYFfYLe5rsShelter | Official Trailer | In Theaters January 30Mother Mary | Official Trailer HD | A2428 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE - New Trailer (HD)READY OR NOT 2: HERE I COME | Official Trailer | Searchlight Pictures(~21:50) Zootopia 2 quasi-spoiler conversationZootopia 2 Review: A Refreshing Reminder Of What Disney Animation Is Capable Of Achieving(~33:30) Jared Bush and Byron Howard interview(~38:13) Carrie Lao and David VanTuyle interview(~42:55) Spoilery discussion of Zootopia 2’s two biggest pop culture references(~48:08) Ginnifer Goodwin and Ke Huy Quan interview(~55:06) Eternity discussionEternity Director David Freyne Wants People To Argue About His Movie [Exclusive Interview](~01:04:01) David Freyne interview(~01:19:42) Eyes Wide Shut conversation(~01:26:14) Larry Smith interviewAll the other stuff you need to know:You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes.You can subscribe to /Film Weekly on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Check out patreon.com/popcultured to hear more from many of the folks you heard on this episode!Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Make sure to leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Don’t forget to take a minute to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
3 Dec 1h 41min
Wicked: For Good, Train Dreams (With Co-Writer/Director Clint Bentley), Sisu: Road to Revenge (With Director Jalmari Helander)
On the November 26, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to get into the latest film and TV news, have a spoiler-filled discussion about Wicked: For Good, talk about Train Dreams and present an interview with that movie’s director, and talk about Sisu: Road to Revenge and present an interview with that movie’s director as well.(~01:32) In The News:https://www.slashfilm.com/2026746/paramount-next-star-trek-movie-dungeons-and-dragons-directors/https://www.slashfilm.com/2035415/scarlett-johansson-joins-mike-flanagan-the-exorcist-movie/https://www.slashfilm.com/2034804/why-director-justin-lin-left-fast-x/https://www.slashfilm.com/2034800/james-cameron-co-directed-non-avatar-movie-2026-billie-eilish/https://www.slashfilm.com/2032206/why-paramount-r-rated-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-movie-canceled/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/rush-hour-4-brett-ratner-1236435324/(~12:22) Wicked: For GoodWicked: For Good Review: Cynthia Erivo And Ariana Grande Fly High In A 'Good' Sequel(~38:45) Train DreamsTrain Dreams Review: One Of 2025's Best Films Needs To Break Free Of The Netflix Algorithm(~55:08) Train Dreams director Clint Bentley interview(~01:09:58) Sisu: Road to RevengeSisu 2's Most Challenging Action Scene Was Literal Mayhem For The Crew [Exclusive](~01:17:32) Sisu 2 director Jalmari Helander interviewAll the other stuff you need to know:You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes.You can subscribe to /Film Weekly on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Check out patreon.com/popcultured to hear more from many of the folks you heard on this episode!Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Make sure to leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Don’t forget to take a minute to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
26 Nov 1h 27min
The Running Man, Now You 3 Me (With Ruben Fleischer), In Your Dreams, and It Was Just An Accident (With Amir Etminan)
On the November 19, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV news, have spoiler-filled discussions about The Running Man, Now You See Me: Now You Don’t, and In Your Dreams, and we’ll present an interview with Now You See Me: Now You Don’t director Ruben Fleischer and a discussion with Amir Etminan, the editor of Jafar Panahi’s It Was Just An Accident.(~00:25) In The News:https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/disney-plus-gen-ai-user-generated-content-1236426135/https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/amazon-prime-video-ai-video-recaps-1236585608/https://www.slashfilm.com/2025906/poker-face-canceled-creator-rian-johnson-season-3-strange-pitch/https://deadline.com/2025/11/heat-2-christian-bale-from-michael-mann-1236620381/https://www.slashfilm.com/2028629/the-legend-of-zelda-nintendo-live-action-link-zelda-images/(~06:40) The Running ManThe Running Man Review: Glen Powell's Charm Can't Keep This Edgar Wright Action Pic From Stumbling(~27:36) Now You See Me: Now You Don’t(~42:29) Ruben Fleischer interview(~54:38) In Your DreamsNetflix's In Your Dreams Is The Best Pixar Movie They Never Made(~01:08:25) Amir Etminan interview for It Was Just An AccidentAll the other stuff you need to know:You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes.You can subscribe to /Film Weekly on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Make sure to leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Don’t forget to take a minute to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
19 Nov 1h 21min
Predator: Badlands (with Dan Trachtenberg), GDT's Frankenstein, Being Eddie (with Angus Wall), and Predators (with David Osit)
On the November 12, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV news, have a spoiler-filled discussion about Frankenstein, we’ll talk about the new documentary Being Eddie and present an interview with that film’s director, we’ll talk about Predator: Badlands and talk with that film’s director, and replay a conversation from earlier this year about a documentary called Predators (no relation to the sci-fi franchise) and present an interview with that film’s director as well.(~00:39) Plug! /Film Gift Guide(~02:12) In The News:https://www.slashfilm.com/2018318/kpop-demon-hunters-confirmed-release-window/https://www.slashfilm.com/2018782/gremlins-3-missing-most-important-part-original-films-joe-dante/https://www.slashfilm.com/2022800/superman-jimmy-olsen-tv-spin-off-netflix-series-american-vandal-creators/https://www.slashfilm.com/2022833/natalie-portman-dc-comics-movie-v-for-vendetta-hbo-tv-series/https://variety.com/2025/film/news/sabrina-carpenter-alice-in-wonderland-musical-movie-1236575238/Phil Johnston (Wreck-It Ralph, Zootopia) to write a live-action View Master movie for Mattel Studios(~08:16) Frankenstein conversation(~17:37) Frankenstein spoilersFrankenstein Review: Guillermo Del Toro's Gloriously Gothic Monster Movie Is Alive(~29:55) Being Eddie(~45:04) Angus Wall interview(~01:09:43) Predator: Badlands spoiler conversationPredator: Badlands Review: Dan Trachtenberg Delivers The Most Radical Predator Film Since The Original(~01:27:45) Dan Trachtenberg interview(~01:36:50) Predators conversationThis Must-Watch Doc Asks Uncomfortable Questions About A True Crime Sensation(~01:46:41) David Osit interviewAll the other stuff you need to know:You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes.You can subscribe to /Film Weekly on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Make sure to leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Don’t forget to take a minute to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
12 Nov 2h 5min
A Spoiler-Filled Conversation About Bugonia, Lots of News, and The Conjuring: Last Rites (with Director Michael Chaves)
On the November 5, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV news, have a spoiler-filled discussion about Bugonia, and present a spoilery interview with Michael Chaves, the director of The Conjuring: Last Rites.(~00:25) In The News:https://www.slashfilm.com/2012295/yellowstone-creator-taylor-sheridan-peter-berg-call-of-duty-movie/https://www.slashfilm.com/2011987/scream-7-trailer-horror-series-out-gas/https://www.slashfilm.com/2011913/stranger-things-season-5-trailer/https://www.slashfilm.com/2011667/road-house-reboot-director-doug-liman-amazon-new-sequel/https://www.slashfilm.com/2013551/the-batman-2-production-designer-luke-hull-andor-best-2025-sci-fi-series/https://www.slashfilm.com/2017353/brendan-fraser-rachel-weisz-the-mummy-4-return/https://www.slashfilm.com/2017218/star-trek-movie-update-kelvin-timeline-dead/Miss Piggy movie in the workshttps://www.slashfilm.com/2015900/sony-box-office-flops-streaming-hits-plan/(~27:27) Bugonia spoiler conversation(~45:56) The Conjuring prequel announcedhttps://www.slashfilm.com/2012177/the-conjuring-prequel-movie/(~51:47) Michael Chaves interviewhttps://www.slashfilm.com/1999943/the-conjuring-last-rites-director-michael-chaves-horror-half-billion-horror-hit-interview/All the other stuff you need to know:You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes.You can subscribe to /Film Weekly on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Make sure to leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Don’t forget to take a minute to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
5 Nov 1h 6min
