The Best Films of the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival
On the September 15, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by senior writer and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to talk about the best movies Chris saw at the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival. Opening Banter: In The News: Chris’s favorite films of the festivalThe Power of the Dog Spencer The Humans The Rescue Dune Also 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 Apple Podcasts, 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 Apple Podcasts, tell your friends and spread the word! Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo. Our Sponsors: * Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
16 Sep 202131min
Spoiler Discussion: What If Episode 6 “What If Killmonger Saved Tony Stark?”
On the September 15, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by senior writer and weekend editor Brad Oman to have a spoiler discussion about What If episode 6 “What If Killmonger Saved Tony Stark?” [embed=] Opening Banter: In The Spoiler Room: What If Episode 6 “What If Killmonger Saved Tony Stark?” Feedback Brief reactions Breakdown Speculation Also 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 Apple Podcasts, 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 Apple Podcasts, tell your friends and spread the word! Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo. Our Sponsors: * Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
15 Sep 202141min
Chris Nolan‘s Next Film, The Penguin Spin-Off, and Will We See Dune Part 2?
On the September 14, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by news editor Hoai-Tran Bui to discuss the latest film and TV news, including Paramount’s new plan to focus on streaming, Christopher Nolan’s new movie, Dune, and the Penguin HBO Max spin-off. Opening Banter: In The News: Ben: Paramount is Scaling Back on Blockbusters to Focus on Streaming HT (OG Ryan): Christopher Nolan Chooses Universal for His A-Bomb Movie, Leaving Warner Bros. Ben (OG Jeremy): Denis Villeneuve Wanted to Film Two Dune Movies Back to Back, But That Plan Got AxedDune Could Still Get a Sequel Even If It Underperforms, Thanks to HBO Max Ben: Batman Villain The Penguin Will Get His Own Spin-Off Series on HBO Max Also 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 Apple Podcasts, 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 Apple Podcasts, tell your friends and spread the word! Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo. Our Sponsors: * Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
14 Sep 202126min
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Hawkeye, Marvel & Shang-Chi
On the September 13, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by senior writer and weekend editor Brad Oman to discuss the latest film and tv news, including Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Hawkeye, and Shang-Chi. In The News: Brad (og Ben): Star Wars Fans Rejoice! Knights Of The Old Republic Is Getting A Remake On The PlayStation 5 Reaction: Hawkeye Trailer: The Least Mighty Avenger Gets His Own Disney+ Series Brad: Hawkeye Trailer Breakdown: Christmas Comes With A Bow And ArrowChristmastime Rogers: The Musical Pizza Dog Renaissance Fair Echo Peter (og Danille): Marvel Studios Sets Release Dates For Four Mystery Movies In 2024Bring your speculation and ideas Brad: When Does Shang-Chi Take Place On The MCU Timeline? Let's Break It Down Also 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 Apple Podcasts, 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 Apple Podcasts, tell your friends and spread the word! Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo. Our Sponsors: * Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
13 Sep 202128min
The Matrix Resurrections Trailer Reactions and Speculation
On the September 10, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by senior writer and weekend editor Brad Oman and senior writer Ben Pearson to give their reactions and speculate about the new trailer for The Matrix Resurrections. Opening Banter: Trailer Reaction: The Matrix Resurrections Brief reactions to The Matrix Resurrections trailer. Ben: The Matrix Resurrections Trailer Breakdown: Let's See How Deep The Rabbit Hole GoesPeter predicted the title in 2009 Brad: The Matrix Resurrections Trailer Seems To Show What Happened Immediately After The Matrix Revolutions Where is the green tint? Is NPH just a therapist? Blue pills Neo’s reflection as an old man Alice in wonderland Yes, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Appears To Be Playing Morpheus In The Matrix Resurrections (The Matrix online MMORPG) Scenes from the original matrix Trinity to be awakened? Action: inception style hallway shootout, overpowered training Same framing shots “After all these years… coming back to where it started… back to the matrix” Who is the bad guy? Who is the replacement for Agent Smith (Hugo Weaving)? Groff? NPH? Black cats, butterflies, white rabbits Meta rumors Also mentioned: The Story Of How The Wachowskis Landed The Matrix Is More Complex Than The Legend The Matrix Resurrections Looks As Wild As The Sequels...Which Are Actually Good, Sorry 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). 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. Our Sponsors: * Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
10 Sep 202143min
Mini-Water Cooler: Halloween Horror Nights, Caribbean Cruise, Bound, and Warrior
On the September 9, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by editorial director Peter Sciretta to talk about what they’ve been up to in the virtual water cooler. Opening Banter: Peter’s back! At The Water Cooler: What we’ve been Doing:Peter went on a Cruise, watch the videos here.Clear Vaccine details Ship is like a resort on the water (central park, flowrider, ultimate abyss, water slides, robot bar, aquatheatre, rising tide, zipline) Ports: Nassau Bahamas San Juan Puerto Rico (pops, birds) St Thomas (paradise point) St Maarten (yoda guy, plane beach) Peter went to the opening night of Halloween Horror Nights in Orlando, watch the video here.Halloween was canceled last year basically 30th year Rain Favorite houses What we’ve been Reading: What we’ve been Watching:Ben watched Bound and rewatched Warrior. What we’ve been Eating: What we’ve been Playing: Also mentioned: The Story Of How The Wachowskis Landed The Matrix Is More Complex Than The Legend 10 Years Later, Warrior Director Gavin O'Connor Looks Back On One Of The Best Sports Movies Ever [Interview] 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). 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. Our Sponsors: * Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
9 Sep 202144min
Spoiler Discussion: What If Episode 5 ”What If... Zombies!”
On the September 8, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by senior writer and weekend editor Brad Oman to have a spoiler discussion about What If episode 5 “What If… Zombies!”. Opening Banter: In the Spoiler Discussion: What If season 1 episode 5 “What If… Zombies!” Brief reactions Breakdown Speculation Also 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 Apple Podcasts, 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 Apple Podcasts, tell your friends and spread the word! Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo. Our Sponsors: * Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
8 Sep 202128min
Remembering Michael K. Williams, Plus Shang-Chi, Venom: Let There Be Carnage, and More
On the September 7, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by senior writer and weekend editor Brad Oman to talk about the latest film and TV news, including the death of Michael K. Williams, Amazon’s “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” show, the “Shang-Chi” opening weekend box office performance, and a new “Venom: Let There Be Carnage” release date. Opening Banter: In The News: Ben: Michael K. Williams, The Wire And Lovecraft Country Actor, Dead At 54 Ben: Amazon’s Mr. and Mrs. Smith Series Loses Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Donald Glover Still Attached Brad: Shang-Chi Exceeds Expectations, Tops Box Office with $146 Million Worldwide Brad: Venom: Let There Be Carnage Release Date Moves Up Two Weeks Also mentioned: Lance Reddick remembers MWK Wendell Pierce remembers MWK MWK talks about being typecast 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). 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. Our Sponsors: * Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
7 Sep 202120min
