The Movies That Define Us
On the April 20, 2018 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 talk about the movies that define us. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it). Our Feature Presentation: /Film Does the #FilmStruck4: Here are the Four Movies That Define Us 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 Play, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). Please feel free to 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 Apr 201840min
Westworld, Infinity War, MASK, Masters of the Universe, Jurassic World, Deadpool 2, Rampage
On the April 19, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film senior writer Ben Pearson and writer Chris Evangelista to talk about a new Amazon series from Westworld creators, Avengers: Infinity War box office is tracking to be the biggest of all time, Paramount is making a M.A.S.K. movie, Master of the Universe lands a couple new directors, reactions to the new trailers for Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom and Deadpool 2, and the original ending of Rampage that almost made The Rock quit. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it). In the News: Amazon Lands Sci-Fi Series ‘The Peripheral’ From ‘Westworld’ Creators ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ Box Office Looks to Land Biggest Box Office Opening of All Time Paramount’s ‘M.A.S.K.’ Movie Will Be Directed By ‘Fate of the Furious’ Filmmaker F. Gary Gray 'Masters of the Universe': The Nee brothers will direct the He-Man movie Reaction: ‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’ Trailer: Life Finds a Way, Again ‘Jurassic World 3’ Will Be a “Science Thriller,” According to Colin Trevorrow Reaction: ‘Deadpool 2’ Trailer: He’s Just a Clown Dressed Up as a Sex Toy ‘Rampage’s Original Ending Almost Caused Dwayne Johnson to Quit Other articles mentioned: ‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’ Trailer Breakdown: It Was All a Lie New ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ Clip Has the Avengers Battling the Black Order 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 Play, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). Please feel free to 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 Apr 201830min
The 2018 Summer Movie Wager With The /Film Writing Staff
On the April 18, 2018 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 Chris Evangelista & Hoai-Tran Bui to talk record the /Film writing staff edition of the 2018 Summer Movie Wager. What will be the top ten films of this summer’s box office? We try to predict the unpredictable! You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it). Jacob Hall Avengers: Infinity War Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom The Incredibles 2 Solo: A Star Wars Story Deadpool 2 Mission: Impossible – Fallout Ant-Man and the Wasp Hotel Transylvania 3 Skyscraper Ocean’s 8 Dark Horses Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again! Action Point The Equalizer 2 Brad Oman Avengers: Infinity War Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom Solo: A Star Wars Story Incredibles 2 Deadpool 2 Ant-Man and the Wasp Mission: Impossible - Fallout Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation Ocean’s 8 Christopher Robin Dark Horses Skyscraper The Meg Tag Ben Pearson 1 Avengers: Infinity War 2 Incredibles 2 3 Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom 4 Deadpool 2 5 Solo 6 Hotel Transylvania 3 7 Ant-Man and the Wasp 8 Mission Impossible Fallout 9 Ocean’s 8 10 Mamma Mia Dark Horses: Crazy Rich Asians The Equalizer 2 Skyscraper Chris Evangelista Infinity War Solo Jurassic World Incredibles 2 Deadpool 2 Mission: Impossible - Fallout Ant-Man and the Wasp The First Purge Skyscraper Christopher Robin Dark Horse: Ocean’s 8 The Meg Sicario 2 Hoai-Tran Bui Avengers Infinity War Incredibles 2 Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom Solo Deadpool 2 Mission: Impossible Fallout Skyscraper Ocean’s 8 Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again Ant-Man and the Wasp Dark Horses The Meg The First Purge Equalizer 2 Other articles mentioned: 2018 Summer Movie Wager /Filmcast episode Play along with us on theSummerMovieWager.com 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 Play, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). Please feel free to 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 Apr 201856min
Inappropriate Books We Read As A Kid, Is DC Copying Marvel By Hiring Sundance Directors? Pet Sematary, Avengers 4, King of Kong, Neill Blomkamp, How to Train Your Dragon 3 & PTA
On the April 17, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film senior writer Ben Pearson and writer Chris Evangelista to talk about Pet Sematary remake casting, the title for Avengers 4, Harley Quinn movie director, an update on King of Kong champion Billy Mitchell, Neill Blomkamp crowdfunding his next movie, How to Train Your Dragon 3 details, and Paul Thomas Anderson’s next film. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it). Opening Banter: Peter addresses a podcast review. In the News: ‘Pet Sematary’ Remake Wants Jason Clarke to Raise the Dead ‘Avengers 4’ Title Won’t Be Revealed Until Long After You’ve Digested ‘Infinity War’ DC’s Harley Quinn Movie Enlists Cathy Yan as Director ‘King of Kong’ Champion Billy Mitchell Stripped of ‘Donkey Kong’ World Record Score [Updated] Is the New ‘Gremlins’ Movie a Reboot or a Sequel? Neill Blomkamp Wants to Crowdfund His Next Movie ‘Firebase’ ‘How to Train Your Dragon 3’ Title Revealed, Will Be Final Movie in the Franchise Paul Thomas Anderson’s Next Film Has a 600-Page Screenplay Other articles mentioned: Ben’s twin peaks reviews 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 Play, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). Please feel free to 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 Apr 201840min
An Extensive Water Cooler Discussion, Eternals, Infinity War, Terminator, Incredibles 2, Mad Max & Milos Forman
On the April 16, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman and /Film senior writer Ben Pearson to talk about Milos Forman passing away, rumors of an Eternals movie, Avengers: Infinity War casting, Terminator casting, Incredibles 2 early preview reaction, and a lawsuit which could prevent Mad Max: Fury Road sequels. And in the Water Cooler we talk about a Disney Cruise, Nick Maley’s Yoda Guy Movie Exhibit, A Quiet Place, Blockers, fun milkshakes, a Cat-cade, The Handmaid’s Tale and HBO’s Andre The Giant documentary. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it). At The Water Cooler: Peter went on a Disney Cruise which featured Star Wars Day at Sea, watched a presentation from ILM digital assets manager Russell Paul, visited St Maarten where he saw the hurricane devastation first hand and visited Nick Maley’s Yoda Guy Movie Exhibit. And on dry land, he watched a few movies: A Quiet Place and Blockers. Brad went to a Catcade in Chicago, did an Escape Game and had an incredible milkshake at Public House Ben watched The Handmaid’s Tale and HBO’s Andre the Giant documentary In the News: ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’ Director Milos Forman Has Passed Away at 86 Rumor: Marvel Studios is Developing an ‘Eternals’ Movie ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ Casts ‘The Leftovers’ Star Carrie Coon as Proxima Midnight Gabriel Luna is the New ‘Terminator’ In Sequel From Tim Miller and James Cameron We’ve Seen 35 Minutes of ‘Incredibles 2’: This Family of Superheroes Has Never Been Better ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ Lawsuit May Prevent Future Sequels Other articles mentioned: ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Season 2 Review: The Hulu Series Charges Ahead of the Book, and It’s for the Better 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 Play, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). Please feel free to 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
16 Apr 201843min
It: Chapter 2, Incredibles 2, John Krasinski, Aquaman, Westworld, Scorsese, and More
On the April 13, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman and /Film writer Chris Evangelista to talk about John Krasinski’s next movie, Martin Scorsese’s comedy project, It: Chapter 2 casting, Sacha Baron Cohen’s Netflix series, WB’s relationship with Brett Ratner, Fox Searchlight’s new TV division, the Incredibles 2 trailer, Aquaman’s latest addition, and Westworld season 2. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it). In the News: John Krasinski Lines Up ‘Life on Mars’, His Follow-Up to ‘A Quiet Place’ Martin Scorsese Directing ‘SCTV’ Reunion Special For Netflix Sacha Baron Cohen Becoming ‘The Spy’ in New Netflix Limited Series ‘It: Chapter 2’ Casting: James McAvoy and Bill Hader in Talks, Jessica Chastain Confirmed Warner Bros. Cuts Final Ties with Brett Ratner Fox Searchlight Launches TV Division That Will Produce Original Shows and Adaptations of Movies ‘Incredibles 2’ Trailer: It’s Time For Supers to Become Heroic Again ‘Aquaman’ Cast Adds Randall Park During Reshoots ‘Westworld’ Season 2 Review: A Bigger, Bolder, Bloodier Season Other articles mentioned: Casting ‘It: Chapter 2’ - Here’s Who Should Play the Adult Losers Club in the ‘It’ Sequel 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 Play, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). Please feel free to 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
13 Apr 201827min
Why Do Video Game Movies Usually Suck?
On the April 12, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor in chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall, writer Hoai-Tran Bui, and director Dan Trachtenberg (10 Cloverfield Lane) to have a feature discussion about why video game movies usually suck and what Hollywood can do to fix them. Plus: a clip of director Jordan Vogt-Roberts (Kong: Skull Island) offering his thoughts on the subject. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it). In our Feature Presentation: Why do most video game movies suck? 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 Play, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). Please feel free to 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
12 Apr 20181h 5min
Ready Player One, Avengers: Infinity War, MoviePass, Black Adam, Netflix vs. Cannes, Joaquin Phoenix, and More
On the April 11, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by writers Chris Evangelista and Hoai-Tran Bui to talk about MoviePass, Paul Thomas Anderson, Black Adam, Netflix vs. Cannes, Joaquin Phoenix, Alex Garland, Avengers: Infinity War, and Ready Player One. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it). In the News: MoviePass CEO Wants Moviefone to Be Their Own Rotten Tomatoes Paul Thomas Anderson Just Directed an Adam Sandler Netflix Special ‘Black Adam’ Movie Could Begin Filming in 2019, Says Dwayne Johnson Netflix Pulls All Films Out of Cannes Following Competition Ban Joaquin Phoenix Won’t Let Heath Ledger’s Iconic Joker Scare Him Away From The Role ‘Annihilation’ Director Alex Garland’s Haunted House Script ‘The Toymaker’s Secret’ is Getting Made ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ Has Already Sold More Advance Tickets Than The Last 7 MCU Movies Combined How Steven Spielberg’s ‘Ready Player One’ Recreated a Classic Stanley Kubrick Movie Other articles mentioned: ‘You Were Never Really Here’ is a Brilliant Movie Because of What It Doesn’t Show Us [Spoiler Review] 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 Play, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). Please feel free to 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
11 Apr 201836min
