Movies About Other Movies, Steven Spielberg's New Film, Agatha Harkness in the MCU, and More
On the March 9, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman and writer Chris Evangelista to discuss the latest film and TV news, including Steven Spielberg’s next directing project, the future of Kathryn Hahn in the MCU, and a jostling for the all-time box office crown. Opening Banter: In The News: (Ben) Steven Spielberg to Direct a Movie About His Own Childhood; Michelle Williams to Star (Brad) ‘WandaVision’ Sensation Kathryn Hahn Discusses the Future of Agatha Harkness in the MCU (Chris) ‘Avatar’ Re-Release in China Could See James Cameron Reclaim Box Office Crown From ‘Avengers: Endgame’ In The Mailbag: Tyler from Seattle: I just watched Hearts of Darkness and was thinking, what are the best movies about other movies? Most that I think of are documentaries but there are more narrative films like Ed Wood or The Disaster Artist. Some of mine are Best Worst Movie and Overnight. What are some of yours?Ben: Hail, Caesar!, One Cut of the Dead, Burden of Dreams Brad: Tropic Thunder, Brigsby Bear, Bowfinger, Boogie Nights Chris: If we’re talking movies about real movies, then The Aviator and Ed Wood would be at the top of my list; movies about fictional movies – The Player, Mulholland Drive, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, and Barton Fink. 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 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
9 Mars 202131min
Why Does Everything About 'Space Jam: A New Legacy' Sound Like A Horrible Idea?
On the March 8, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman, and writer Chris Evangelista to discuss the latest film and tv news, including Space Jam: A New Legacy, The Talisman, Queen’s Gambit and Impeachment: American Crime Story. Opening Banter: In The News: Chris: ‘The Talisman’ TV Series Headed to Netflix With Producers Steven Spielberg and the Duffer Brothers Brad: ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ is Getting Turned Into a Stage Musical Chris: ‘Impeachment: American Crime Story’ Casts Edie Falco to Play Hillary Clinton in FX Series Brad: ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ First Look: It’s Basically ‘Ready Player One’ Meets ‘Space Jam’Peter asks “What is your personal connection to Space Jam?” The plot: Dom’s tech skills draw the attention of a CGI humanoid named Al G Rhythm, played by Don Cheadle. One thing leads to another, and LeBron and Dom somehow get sucked into the Warner 3000 entertainment “Server-verse,” Al G Rhythm is keeping Dom in the Server-verse in order to steal some of LeBron’s followers on social media. And apparently the only way to get Dom back and stop this AI villain is with a game of basketball. In order to save his son and escape this intellectual property hell hole, LeBron James has to round up the Looney Tunes (including a banished Bugs Bunny) to defeat a new team of villains called The Goon Squad. The WB connected computer world: The Server-verse is chock full of Warner Bros. characters. It is said that the likes of Batman and King Kong can be spotted courtside when the big game unfolds, and there will be references to The Matrix, Wonder Woman, Mad Max, and Casablanca, just to name a few. The computer animated look of the looney toons characters Coogler quote on the emotional core: “The general idea was the examination of Black fatherhood and how fatherhood could be unique to LeBron James specifically. There are parents who want to push their kids to do certain things because this is what they do, but sometimes you have to look into a kid and be able to have an open mind and ear to help them become the thing they’ve dreamed of.” Brad: ‘Space Jam 2’ Cut a Scene That Would Have Gotten Back at Pepé Le Pew 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 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
8 Mars 202130min
Spoiler Discussion: WandaVision Episode 9 "The Season Finale"
On the March 5, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman to have a spoiler discussion about the WandaVision finale. Opening Banter: In The Spoiler Room: WandaVision Episode 9 “The Season Finale” FeedbackWhat We Talk About When We Talk About ‘WandaVision’: Grief, Trauma, and Fan Theories Brief reactions Breakdown Speculation 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 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
5 Mars 20211h 22min
Movies That Are Better Than the Book, Paul Bettany's WandaVision Troll, Alamo Drafthouse, and More
On the March 4, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall and writer Hoai-Tran Bui to talk about the latest film and TV news, including Alamo Drafthouse’s bankruptcy, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and Paul Bettany’s troll (or was it?) for the WandaVision finale. Opening Banter: In The News: (Jacob, OG Brad): Alamo Drafthouse Has Filed for Bankruptcy, But Only a Few Locations Will Be Closing (Ben) Don’t Expect ‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’ to Last More Than One Season (HT) Paul Bettany’s Big Cameo Tease for the ‘WandaVision’ Finale Was Just a Huge Troll In The Mailbag: Julian from Austin, Texas: “I wanted to hear your thoughts on the topic of book adaptations, specifically what makes a good adaptation? I tend to be a very smug book reader and almost always prefer the book over the TV show or movie that it had been adapted from. How can adaptations be done right in your opinion? Is strict adherence to the source material vital, or just as long as it is able to capture the overall message and feeling the book was going for good enough? I would love to hear your thoughts on this and if you can name some instances where you actually found the TV or movie adaptation to be better than the original books they were based on?”Ben: Die Hard, Ready Player One HT: Gone Girl, Fight Club, The Lord of the Rings Jacob: American Psycho, The Hunger Games 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 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 iTunes, 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
4 Mars 202130min
Water Cooler: Raya and the Last Dragon, Muppets Most Wanted, Angels and Demons, The Silent Partner, and More
On the March 3, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall and writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to talk about what they’ve been up to at the virtual water cooler. Opening Banter: At The Water Cooler: What we’ve been Doing:Jacob, and the state of Texas, have been through a lot. Hoai-Tran interviewed Kelly Marie Tran and maybe got a little emotional. What we’ve been Reading:Jacob read The Last Unicorn and is currently reading True Believer. What we’ve been Watching:Hoai-Tran, Chris, and Ben watched Raya & the Last Dragon. Jacob watched The Da Vinci Code and Angels & Demons. Chris watched WandaVision and Muppets Most Wanted. Hoai-Tran watched Chaos Walking, Promare, Space Sweepers, and Beginning. Ben watched Lupin, Master Z: Ip Man Legacy, The Silent Partner, and started watching The Knick. What we’ve been Eating:Jacob tried Popeyes’ fish sandwich. What we’ve been Playing:Jacob beat God of War and played the new board game Dream Crush. Other Articles Mentioned: 'Raya and the Last Dragon' Star Kelly Marie Tran Shares How Her Personal Experiences Changed the Newest Disney Heroine [Interview] 'Raya and the Last Dragon' Review: Disney's First Southeast Asian Animated Movie is a Hard-Hitting Visual Feast What We Talk About When We Talk About 'WandaVision': Grief, Trauma, and Fan Theories 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 iTunes, 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
3 Mars 20211h 11min
Two-Hander Movies, Comic-Con 2021 Stays Virtual, Future of Theatrical Windows, and More
On the March 2, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall and writer Chris Evangelista to discuss the latest film and tv news, including Comic-Con 2021, some Star Wars casting, a Silent Night Deadly Night reboot, and the future of theatrical release windows. Then they jump into the mailbag to answer a listener question. Opening Banter: In The News: (Chris) San Diego Comic-Con Will Remain Virtual For 2021 (Ben) ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Series Casts ‘Game of Thrones’ Veteran Indira Varma (Chris) ‘Silent Night, Deadly Night’ Reboot Coming Down the Chimney in 2022 (Jacob, OG Brad) Disney CEO Bob Chapek Thinks Shorter Theatrical Windows May Be Here to Stay In the Mailbag: Hi /Film Daily Cast! Enjoyed hearing your recs for Cult Classics as well as your highlight on Black shows/creators! For an upcoming Mailbag Question, I was just listening to the mailbag ep for the Slashfilm Cast (w/David Chen, Devindra Hardawar, and Jeff Cannata) and they briefly discussed some two-hander films. Can you guys list or recommend any favorite two-handers? Thanks, Leanne R.Ben: Richard Linklater’s “Before” trilogy Chris: The Lighthouse Jacob: Locke, Moon, Gravity, Antichrist 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 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 iTunes, 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
2 Mars 202125min
Golden Globes Winners, Superman Reboot, Doctor Strange 2, Zack Snyder’s Justice League, Terminator & More
On the March 1, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman, senior writer Ben Pearson and writer Chris Evangelisa to discuss the latest film and tv news, including the Golden Globes winners, Superman Reboot, Doctor Strange 2, Zack Snyder’s Justice League, Terminator & More. Opening Banter: In The News: Brad: 2021 Golden Globes Winners: ‘Nomadland’, ‘The Crown’, ‘Borat Subsequent Moviefilm’, ‘Ted Lasso’ & More Take Big AwardsHow was the show? Who were the big winners? Who were the big losers? Chris: ‘Superman’ Reboot Coming From Writer Ta-Nehisi Coates and Producer J.J. AbramsWho should play superman? Brad (og HT): Ryan Coogler Once Pitched a ‘Coming to America’ Sequel to Eddie Murphy Ben: Bruce Campbell Heavily Implies That He’s in ‘Doctor Strange 2’What role might Campbell play? Ben: ‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’ Ending to Feature a “Massive Cliffhanger”Will we ever get the sequel? Chris: ‘Terminator’ Anime Series Headed to Netflix With ‘The Batman’ Writer Mattson TomlinWhat will this be about? 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 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 iTunes, 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
1 Mars 202127min
Spoiler Discussion: WandaVision Episode 8 "Previously On"
On the February 26, 2021 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman to have a spoiler-filled discussion about WandaVision Episode 8 “Previously On.” Opening Banter: In The Spoiler Room: WandaVision Episode 8 “Previously On” FeedbackWandaVision takes visual influence from Contact Brief reactions Breakdown Speculation 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 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 iTunes, 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
26 Feb 20211h 12min
