Are We On the Cusp of a New Era at Disney? Plus Daisy Ridley's Upcoming Projects, Box Office, and More
On the March 12, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news.Opening Banter: In The News: Dune: Part Two Secures Strong Second Weekend Box Office, As It Was WrittenMark Wahlberg's Arthur The King Could Be An Under-The-Radar Box Office Hit In The MakingThe Holdovers Plagiarism Accusation Is Pretty RidiculousDisney's Live-Action Bambi Remake Loses Its Oscar-Winning DirectorIs Disney about to get a creative shot in the arm under David Greenbaum?Why Star Wars Actress Daisy Ridley Is Nervous About Returning As Rey [SXSW 2024]Daisy Ridley Is In A New Action Movie From The Director Of Casino Royale – And It Sounds Awesome [SXSW 2024]All the other stuff you need to know:This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FILMDAILY and get on your way to being your best self.This episode is sponsored by Marvel Strike Force. Check out this link and use the promo code MAXPOOL: https://tinyurl.com/35cvz5xuYou 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 TV as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Please leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show! 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.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
12 Mars 202426min
Oppenheimer Wins Big at the 96th Academy Awards
On the March 11, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to talk about the 96th annual Academy Awards ceremony.Opening Banter: In Our Feature Presentation: A Complete List Of The 2024 Oscar WinnersTwo big takeaways - Oppenheimer Absolutely Dominated The 2024 Oscars, and this was a big night for old-school Hollywood studios and distributors.Oscars 2024 Behind The Scenes: Who Actually Votes For The Winners?The Best, Worst, And Most Baffling Jokes From Jimmy Kimmel's Oscars MonologueDa'Vine Joy Randolph's Oscar Win Completes An Impressive Hollywood StreakRobert Downey Jr. Finally Won An Oscar, And It Was For The Right RoleSam Rockwell Paid Tribute To Oscar Winner Robert Downey Jr. With An Amazing Tropic Thunder ReferenceRobert Downey Jr. Is Officially The First SNL Cast Member To Win An OscarThe Oscars Paid Tribute To Stunt Performers, Still Refuse To Give Stunt Performers OscarsGodzilla Minus One Is Officially The First Movie In The Franchise To Win An OscarWith Her Barbie Win, Billie Eilish Just Made Oscar HistoryJohn Mulaney's Hilarious Field Of Dreams Recap Doubled As His Oscar Host Audition - And He Nailed ItJohn Cena Got Naked On Live TV (For Real) To Recreate An Infamous Oscars MomentSorry, Spider-Man – The Boy And The Heron Deserved The Oscar UpsetThe Zone Of Interest Director's Oscar Speech Finally Said The Quiet Part Out LoudUkraine Won Its First Oscar – And The Director Would Gladly Trade It AwayOppenheimer Composer Ludwig Goransson Now Has The Same Number Of Oscars As Hans ZimmerWatch Ryan Gosling Perform His Oscar Nominated Barbie Song 'I'm Just Ken'Cillian Murphy Wins Best Actor For Oppenheimer, But His Best Performance Is Actually In Breakfast On PlutoOppenheimer May Look Like A Traditional Oscar Winner, But It's More Complicated Than It SeemsWhat Oppenheimer's Oscar Wins Say About The Current State Of The AcademyKillers Of The Flower Moon Was Almost The Biggest Loser In Oscar HistoryAll the other stuff you need to know:This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FILMDAILY and get on your way to being your best self.This episode is sponsored by Marvel Strike Force. Check out this link and use the promo code MAXPOOL: https://tinyurl.com/35cvz5xuYou 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 TV as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Please leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show! 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.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
11 Mars 202431min
Wonka's Road to the Big Screen, Plus An Interview With Co-Writer/Director Paul King
On the March 8, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to talk a little about the history of the 2023 film Wonka and present an interview with Wonka co-writer/director Paul King.Opening Banter: Wonka is now streaming on Max!In Our Feature Presentation: Wonka Review: Whimsy And Wonder Abound, But Timothée Chalamet Dilutes The MagicThe development history of this movieAlternate casting optionsAn interview with co-writer/director Paul KingWonka Director Paul King Is Already Working On Ideas For A Chocolatey SequelAll the other stuff you need to know:This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FILMDAILY and get on your way to being your best self.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 TV as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Please leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show! 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.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
8 Mars 202437min
Spoiler Discussion: Ricky Stanicky + An Interview with Co-Writer/Director Peter Farrelly
On the March 7, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to have a spoiler-filled conversation about the new movie Ricky Stanicky. And later, we’ll be presenting an interview with co-writer/director Peter Farrelly.Opening Banter: In Our Feature Presentation:General thoughtsComedy vs dramaPerformancesHistory of the projectWould this movie have been better with Jim Carrey or James Franco as Stanicky?Peter Farrelly interviewAll the other stuff you need to know:This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FILMDAILY and get on your way to being your best self.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 TV as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts. Please subscribe to our newsletter!Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Please leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show! 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.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
7 Mars 202434min
The Kung Fu Panda Films Are Better Than You Think, Plus An Interview With Kung Fu Panda 4 Director Mike Mitchell
On the March 6, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to talk a little about the Kung Fu Panda movies and present an interview with Kung Fu Panda 4 director Mike Mitchell.Opening Banter: In Our Feature Presentation:What makes the Kung Fu Panda movies interesting?Where would you rate them on the DreamWorks Animation scale?The progression of the franchiseHighlightsAn interview with director Mike MitchellAll the other stuff you need to know:This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FILMDAILY and get on your way to being your best self.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 TV as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts. Please subscribe to our newsletter!Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Please leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show! 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.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
6 Mars 202424min
Dune: Part Two is Killing It at the Box Office, Superman: Legacy Gets a New Title, and More
On the March 5, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news.Opening Banter: In The News: Dune 2 Just Gave The Box Office Its Biggest Boost Since Barbenheimer5 Reasons Dune: Part Two Conquered The Box OfficeDune: Part Two's Box Office Debut Is Twice The Size Of The First MovieAn Unlikely Savior Has Emerged At The Box OfficeAnyone But You Hits Huge Box Office Milestone Not Seen Since 2016Richard Lewis, Comedian And Curb Your Enthusiasm Star, Has Died At 76James Gunn's Superman: Legacy Reveals New Title And First Look At Superman SuitJared Leto Enters The Grid In Disney's First Tron: Ares ImageTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Sequel Officially Official, Will Arrive In 2026Cool Stuff: Disney+ Is Sending Obi-Wan Kenobi, Andor, Moon Knight & More To 4K And Blu-RayBad News For Star Wars Fans Who Want Obi-Wan Kenobi Season 2All the other stuff you need to know:This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FILMDAILY and get on your way to being your best self.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 TV as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts. Please subscribe to our newsletter!Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Please leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show! 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.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
5 Mars 202429min
Spoiler Discussion: Spaceman, and Adam Sandler as a Dramatic Actor
On the March 4, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to have a spoiler-filled conversation about Spaceman and Adam Sandler as a dramatic actor.Opening Banter: In Our Feature Presentation: Spaceman Review: Sad Adam Sandler Meets A Space Spider In This Somber Sci-Fi SagaGeneral thoughtsHighsLowsFilmmakers love this genre. Can you think of a space movie that did this type of thing well?What makes Sandler an interesting dramatic actor?His best dramatic performances, and whySpanglishMen, Women & ChildrenReign Over MeThe Meyerowitz StoriesHustleUncut GemsPunch-Drunk LoveAll the other stuff you need to know:This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FILMDAILY and get on your way to being your best self.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 TV as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts. Please subscribe to our newsletter!Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Please leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show! 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.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
4 Mars 202431min
Spoiler Discussion: Dune: Part Two Was Worth the Wait
On the March 1, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to have a spoiler-filled conversation about Dune: Part Two.Opening Banter: In Our Feature Presentation: Dune: Part Two Review: A Bleak Blockbuster About Religion, Revenge, And Really Big WormsGeneral thoughts compared to the previous filmWhat the movie did wellReligion as a means of controlHumorActionScopeWhat it did not do so wellPacingClarifying who the holy war will be fought againstPerformancesChalametZendayaDune: Part Two’s Biggest Weapon Isn’t a Sandworm – It’s Christopher WalkenHighlightsThe opening Harkonnen attack where they’re getting picked off and fall off that mountain The inkspot fireworks on the Harkonnen home planetThe reveal that Lady Jessica is Baron Harkonnen’s daughterPaul riding the sandworm for the first timeThe whole third actAll the other stuff you need to know:This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FILMDAILY and get on your way to being your best self.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 TV as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts. Please subscribe to our newsletter!Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Please leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show! 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.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
1 Mars 202444min
