Water Cooler: Midsommar, Yesterday, Child’s Play, Toy Story 4, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Dead to Me, Awake, New Coke, Spirited Away, The Perfection, Harry Potter: Wizards Unite
On the June 25, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall, weekend editor Brad Oman, senior writer Ben Pearson and writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to discuss what we’ve been up to at the Water Cooler. Opening Banter: At The Water Cooler: What we’ve been Doing:Peter went to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge for his last reservation and build a droid. Jacob went to the Monet: The Late Years exhibit at the Kimbell Art Museum. Brad finally got the last Ghostbusters figure from Diamond Select to build the Ghostbusters firehouse facade. Ben has been training to hike Half Dome in Yosemite What we’ve been Reading:Jacob devoured the true crime podcast The Shrink Next Door. Ben recommends The Chernobyl Podcast What we’ve been Watching:Jacob, Chris, and Ben saw Midsommar HT, Peter, and Ben saw Yesterday Jacob and Chris saw Child’s Play HT, Brad and Peter saw Toy Story 4 Jacob and HT watched Neon Genesis Evangelion. Chris watched Dead to Me, and re-watched Death Proof for the first time since theaters. Peter saw the Netflix game show Awake, and the HBO documentary Game of Thrones: The Last Watch. Brad watched Dark Phoenix, Men in Black International, a few episodes of My Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman. Ben watched The Killer in 35mm with John Woo, The Farewell, Spirited Away, and all of When They See Us Hoai-Tran watched The Perfection, and To Catch a Thief. What we’ve been Eating:Jacob broke his diet for the weekend and ate at Woodshed Smokehouse in Fort Worth. He also ate a bunch of trash food, but don’t tell anyone. Brad tried New Coke, Wild Cherry Fanta, Latte Oreo Thins and Fudge Covered Mint Oreos. What we’ve been Playing:Brad has been playing Harry Potter: Wizards Unite. Other Articles Mentioned: Video: Watch Us Build A Droid in Galaxy’s Edge… But Was It Worth It? ‘Toy Story 4’ Director and Producers Were as Skeptical as Everyone Else About Another Sequel [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 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
25 Juni 20191h 52min
Will There Be A Toy Story 5, Taika Waititi's Flash Gordon and Insane Comic Book Movies That Almost Happened,
On the June 24, 2019 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 Evangelista to discuss the latest film and tv news, including Taika Waititi’s Flash Gordon movie, three crazy comic book movies that almost happening including Steven Seagal’s Batman, John Ottman’s Beast and a Spider-Man horror movie, and a look at how Toy Story 4 did at the box office and what that means for a Toy Story 5. Opening Banter: News has again come to a halt. In The News: Chris: ‘Flash Gordon’ Animated Movie Being Developed by Taika Waititi for Disney Crazy comic book movies that almost happened:Brad: Steven Seagal Was Considered for ‘Batman’ Before Michael Keaton Landed the Role Ben: Read The ‘Beast’ Spin-Off Script Developed By ‘X-Men’ Editor/Composer John Ottman Chris: There Was Almost a ‘Spider-Man’ Horror Movie in the 1980s Brad: ‘Toy Story 4’ Easily Tops the Box Office But Still Opens Below Expectations Spoiler Discussion: Ben: Will Pixar Make a Toy Story 5?Peter is going to ask “what should a Toy Story 5 be about if they make it?” 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
24 Juni 201931min
Is Rise of Skywalker Really Mark Hamill's Last Star Wars Movie? Red Sonja, Easy A, Picture In Picture, Black Widow & Vertigo
On the June 21, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film senior writer Ben Pearson and writer Hoai-Tran Bui to discuss the latest film and tv news, including Star Wars, Red Sonja, Easy A, Picture In Picture, Black Widow and Vertigo. We also continue our discussion about good movie prequels. Opening Banter: Feedback: In a previous episode Peter asked if there has ever been a really good prequel movie: Wyatt C writes in “ I’m surprised this didn’t come up at all during the discussions of great prequel movies because this is not only a good prequel movie but a good prequel trilogy. It is the Planet of the Apes trilogy kicked off by Rupert Wyatt’s Rise and concluded with Matt Reeves Dawn and War.” Bill G writes in “Rogue One is a Good prequel. It's a solid standalone movie. and that's also what makes it a great prequel. It has its own story, but actually enhances the viewing of A New Hope. That's what makes it good. It doesn't try to explain every tiny little thing about a character we were previously introduced to (eg Solo) or explanations of a monster that doesn't need a complex origin story (eg Alien: Covenant). Neither of which needed to be explained. The movie takes a small, important, interesting detail and builds its own narrative around it with some notable, well-known characters playing their bit parts that advance the narrative without overdoing it. Best, Bill” Iain from Washington DC writes in “Hi /Film Daily crew, I’ve been listening to the show most days for at least the past year. I had a few ideas I think you should consider in your quest for a “good” prequel movie: -Star Trek (2009) (OK, so maybe it’s not *technically* a prequel, but it’s basically a prequel and it’s been held up as a model for what a good prequel looks like) -Casino Royale (2006) (again, this might not count, but the plot centers on Bond’s first mission as a 00-agent) -Rise/Dawn/War of the Planet of the Apes -X-Men: First Class (you might have mentioned this one on the show already) That’s all I can think of for now! Keep up the great work, and thanks for giving us a great daily show (amazingly, with no ads!)” In The News: Breaking News: ‘Transparent’ Creator Jill Soloway To Write & Direct ‘Red Sonja’ Ben: ‘Easy A’ Spin-Off Movie in Development, Original Film’s Writer to Write and Direct HT (og Brad): Apple TV Adding Picture-in-Picture Functionality This Fall, Netflix Testing Same Feature on Desktop Ben (og Chris): Kevin Feige Compares ‘Black Widow’ Movie to ‘Better Call Saul’ HT: DC Comics Kills Vertigo, the Imprint Behind ‘Sandman,’ Swamp Thing,’ ‘Y The Last Man,’ ‘Preacher’ and More Ben: Mark Hamill Hopes He’s Done With ‘Star Wars’ After ‘The Rise of Skywalker’, Confirms He’s Returning as Force Ghost 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
21 Juni 201930min
Spider-Man: Far From Home, Child’s Play, Halloween, Bad Trip, Bill & Ted Face The Music, and Keanu Reeves in the MCU
On the June 20, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film senior writer Ben Pearson and writer Chris Evangelista to discuss the latest film and tv news, including Spider-Man: Far From Home, Child’s Play, Halloween, Bad Trip, Bill & Ted Face The Music, and Keanu Reeves in the MCU. Feedback: In a previous episode Peter asked if there has ever been a really good prequel movie: Peter from Stockholm, Sweden writes in “Hi, I can't believe no one mentioned the prequel to the 1982 The Thing, the 2011 The Thing. It is my duty as a citizen of the movie universe to make you aware of this awesome prequel that ends right where the 1982 The Thing begins. Thank you for your hard work and dedication. I really appreciate /Film podcast and website.” In The News: Ben: ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ Early Buzz: Peter Parker Swings Into a Post-‘Endgame’ World Ben: ‘Child’s Play’ Early Buzz: Chucky’s Back, But Is He Still Scary? Chris: ‘Halloween’ Sequel Aiming For 2020 Release; Jamie Lee Curtis and David Gordon Green Likely to Return Ben: Tiffany Haddish Goes From ‘Girl’s Trip’ to ‘Bad Trip’ In a Movie That Features a Mixture of Traditional Narrative and Actual Pranks Chris: ‘Barry’ Breakout Anthony Carrigan Joins ‘Bill & Ted Face the Music’ as the Villain Ben: Spider-Man Is Getting a New Villain in a Comic Written By J.J. Abrams and His Son Chris: Kevin Feige Wants Keanu Reeves in the MCU, Says Venom/Spider-Man Crossover Movie is “Likely” 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
20 Juni 201922min
Spider-Man: Far From Home, Alamo Drafthouse, Paranormal Activity, Pixar, Avengers, Comic Con, & Country Bear Jamboree
On the June 19, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall and senior writer Ben Pearson to discuss the latest film and tv news, including Spider-Man: Far From Home, Alamo Drafthouse, Paranormal Activity, Soul, Avengers: Endgame, Comic Con, and Country Bear Jamboree. Feedback: Good prequels. Jon A says Batman Begins. Stephen B says Temple of Doom In The News: Ben: Early Buzz: Spider-Man: Far From Home Ben: Alamo Drafthouse Finally Announces Opening Date for L.A. Location Jacob: Another ‘Paranormal Activity’ Sequel is in Development, So Prepare Those Night Vision Cameras Ben: Original Pixar Film ‘Soul’ Arrives in 2020, Read the Official Synopsis Jacob: ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Returning to Theaters Next Weekend With Deleted Scenes and More Jacob: It Sounds Like Marvel is Returning to Comic-Con After Sitting Out Last Year Ben: Rumor: Country Bear Jamboree Might Be Replaced By ‘Toy Story’ Marionette Show in Disney World 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
19 Juni 201938min
Water Cooler: Is This A Disappointing Summer For Movies? Godzilla, Toy Story 4, MIB: International, Shaft, Letterkenny, Dark, Chernobyl, Rocketman, The Substitute, Drunk History, Battlebots & BedJet 3
On the June 18, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall, weekend editor Brad Oman, senior writer Ben Pearson and writer Hoai-Tran Bui to discuss what they’ve been up to at the Water Cooler. Opening Banter: Chris Evangelista is out on assignment, he will be missed. At The Water Cooler: What we’ve been Doing:Peter has been traveling and in his spare time, living in Batuu (plug video: Most Ridiculous Things To Buy in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge). Also I got a BedJet 3. Jacob got a tattoo. Hoai-Tran went to Rockaway Beach. Brad is preparing for his girlfriend to move in with him, and helping friends open their own Escape Room. What we’ve been Watching:Peter and Brad saw Godzilla: King of the Monsters. Jacob is all about the new season of Battlebots, has been binge-ing Drunk History, and revisited, uh, The Substitute. Peter saw Men in Black: International and Rocketman. Ben watched Toy Story 4, started The Handmaid’s Tale season 3, and watched the entirety of Chernobyl. Hoai-Tran watched Shaft, Ophelia, Everybody Knows, All is Well, Pachamama, Aggretsuko season 2, and the first episode of Dark. Brad saw The House with a Clock in Its Walls. Watched the first season of the Canadian comedy series Letterkenny. What we’ve been Eating:Jacob is here to preach about Rhythm Superfoods’ Kale Chips. Brad tried Cookies and Cream Pop-Tarts cereal and Chocolate Peanut Butter Corn Pops. Also got some Sweet Lightning Mountain Dew and Freezepop flavored Skittles. What we’ve been Playing:Peter finally beat Super Hot and has started playing the Imagine Dragons songs on Beatsaber Jacob ran the second session in his Star Wars RPG campaign and things got wild. 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
18 Juni 20191h 23min
Movies That Grew On Us, Apple, Toy Story 4, A Quiet Place 2, Hunger Games & Crazy Eddie
On the June 17, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to discuss the latest film and tv news, including Apple, Toy Story 4, A Quiet Place 2, Hunger Games and Crazy Eddie. And in the Mail Bag we’ll discuss movies that took some time to grow on us. Opening Banter: Why has news been so slow recently? In the News: Chris: Apple Plans on Releasing Six Movies a Year For Oscar Consideration HT: ‘Toy Story 4’ Will Be the First Pixar Movie in Decades to Not Feature an Animated Short Chris: ‘A Quiet Place 2’ Will Explain How That Whole Monster Situation Happened HT (og Ben): ‘Hunger Games’ Prequel Movie Officially in the Works at Lionsgate, Based on Upcoming BookPeter asks “has there ever been a great prequel?” Chris: Jon Turteltaub Will Direct a ‘Crazy Eddie’ Movie, Instead of Giving Us the Third ‘National Treasure’ Movie We All Crave In The Mailbag: Troy H writes in: “Hey Peter, Just want to say I am loving the videos on your YouTube channel, and still loving the podcast and listen to every episode without fail. The content about theme parks is valuable as my wife and I are travelling from Australia to visit Orlando and Anaheim in August to visit all the parks so all the insights and tips are gonna help immensely. I have resigned to the fact that I will be spending an insane amount of money in Batuu doing all the stuff in your videos. I have added to my watch lists and watched so many movies and TV shows based on recommendations from your team and value their diverse opinions on all genres. You are absolutely right about Cobra Kai, that show is amazing! Can’t wait for season 3. Some questions for the mailbag: Have you ever watched a movie which on first viewing was terrible, but subsequent viewings showed it to be much better? For me it was Clear and Present Danger, it was a yawnfest in the cinema but loved it when I watched it years later on DVD. Is there a movie that everyone raves about, is critically acclaimed but you personally found it to be boring/average? For me it was Usual Suspects. It was “okay” but not a masterpiece in my opinion. Keep up the great work.” Peter: The Lord of the Rings films, Deathproof, The Prestige, Batman Begins, Fargo HT: Good Time, Blade Runner Chris: Eyes Wide Shut 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
17 Juni 201927min
Doctor Sleep Trailer, Plus a Q&A With Writer/Director Mike Flanagan
On the June 14, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by managing editor Jacob Hall and writer Chris Evangelista to discuss the new Doctor Sleep trailer. In our Feature Presentation, you’ll hear the full audio from a Q&A with writer/director Mike Flanagan about the film. Opening Banter: In the News: ‘Doctor Sleep’ Trailer: Ewan McGregor Faces Psychic Vampires in the Sequel to ‘The Shining’ ‘Doctor Sleep’ Trailer Breakdown: Head Back to The Overlook Hotel in ‘The Shining’ Sequel In Our Feature Presentation: ‘Doctor Sleep’ Director Explains How He Got Approval From Both Stephen King and the Kubrick Estate [Q&A] 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
14 Juni 201945min
