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39:53

Water Cooler: Sweets and Snacks Expo, IF, Everybody's...

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2024/05/22

On the May 22, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.In the Water Cooler:What we’ve been Doing:Brad returned to the Sweets and Snacks Expo, this time in IndianapolisWhat we’ve been Reading:Ben read My Escape From Venice’s Prison.Brad read The Art and Soul of Dune: Part TwoWhat we’ve been Watching:Ben watched Casanova and rewatched Twister.Brad watched Aquaman and the

38:29

Road House 2, Another John Wick Spin-Off, Fantastic...

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2024/05/21

On the May 21, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer Bill Bria to talk about the latest film and TV news.In The News:Bill visited the Porsche Experience for Bad Boys: Ride or Die.The Fantastic Four casting updates: Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach are the main characters. We know Julia Garner is playing a female version of the Silver Surfer. Since then, Ralph Ineson has been cast as Galactus, and John Malkovich, Paul

38:21

How Many Movies Should the Average Person See Per...

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2024/05/20

On the May 20, 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.In The News:Box office recapListener email: Melissa in St. Louis writes in: Hi Ben, I enjoy listening to the box office recap every week, and I wanted to reach out to you and Ryan to ask: How many movies should the average person go see in a year for a healthy domestic box office? When you talk about the money that needs to

39:17

Spoiler-Free Thoughts On The Strangers: Chapter 1,...

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2024/05/17

On the May 17, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Jacob Hall to talk about The Strangers: Chapter 1 and present an interview with the movie’s director, Renny Harlin.How is The Strangers: Chapter 1?In Our Feature Presentation: An Interview with Renny HarlinWhat is Jacob’s relationship to the Strangers films?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

30:53

Netflix's NFL Deal, Streaming Bundling, and Kevin...

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2024/05/16

On the May 16, 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.In The News:Netflix's NFL Deal Is The Streamer's Biggest Investment In Live Sports – Here's Why It's A Huge DealIt's Official: Streaming Is Now Just Cable, But Somehow Much WorseDVD Isn't As Dead As You May Think, Says Director Kevin CostnerAll the other stuff you need to know:You can find more about

31:31

Water Cooler: I Saw The TV Glow, Everybody's in L.A.,...

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2024/05/15

On the May 15, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.Opening banter: I know I put the call out at the top of an episode earlier this week for listeners to rate and review this podcast, because it will help us keep the show alive. I wanted to follow up and say that if you give us a five star rating and write a review, I will read the review

18:57

A Conversation With Dune: Part Two Cinematographer...

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2024/05/14

On the May 7, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is going to present an interview he did with Dune: Part Two cinematographer Greig Fraser.In Our Feature Presentation:Greig Fraser interviewSome Of Dune: Part Two's Shortest Scenes Took Three Entire Days To FilmCreating Arrakis For Dune 2 Left Director Denis Villeneuve 'Sand-Traumatized'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

38:34

RIP Roger Corman, The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for...

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2024/05/13

On the May 13, 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.In The News: Roger Corman, Legendary B-Movie Producer And Director, Has Died At 98New Lord Of The Rings Movie Lands A Familiar Director, But It's Not Peter JacksonEvery The Hunt For Gollum Question You Probably Have, Answered By A Lord Of The Rings ExpertMatchbox Movie Gets Seasoned Action Director As We See What

39:29

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Rules, Plus An...

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2024/05/10

On the May 10, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to talk about Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes and present an interview with the movie’s director, Wes Ball.In the Our Feature Presentation: Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes Review: The Best Of The New Apes SeriesHow this compares to the previous trilogyWhat the film does wellShortcomings?SpoilersWes Ball interviewMouse GuardAll the other stuff you need to know:You can find more about all

29:37

A Conversation With Hundreds of Beavers...

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2024/05/09

On the May 9, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to present an interview with the director and co-writer of one of the wackiest comedies of 2024, Hundreds of Beavers.In the Our Feature Presentation:BJ’s interview with Mike Cheslik, the director and co-writer of Hundreds of Beavers.Hundreds Of Beavers Review: A 19th Century Indie Oddball Hilariously Pits Man Against Beaver [Fantastic Fest]All the other stuff you need to know:You can find more

39:52

Water Cooler: The Handmaiden, Billy Elliott, The...

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2024/05/08

On the May 8, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.In the Water Cooler:What we’ve been Doing:Brad has been trying to pack for a big moveWhat we’ve been Reading:What we’ve been Watching:Ben watched The Handmaiden, Papillon, Killing Them Softly, and Coherence.Brad watched Billy Elliott, Abigail and Challengers, watched The Matrix in theaters for the first time,

42:59

The Fall Guy's Disappointing Opening Weekend, Plus...

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2024/05/07

On the May 7, 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.In The News: The Fall Guy Matches Free Guy's Opening Weekend As The Guy Cinematic Universe GrowsSuperman First Look: David Corenswet Suits Up For Director James GunnDisney Has A New Plan To Save The MCU: Quality Over QuantityThe Next Exorcist Movie Lines Up One Of The Best Horror Directors Working Right NowScrapped Netflix

37:56

Unfrosted Is Dumb But Extremely Funny, Plus An...

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2024/05/06

On the May 6, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista and /Film editor Brad Oman to talk about Jerry Seinfeld’s new movie, Unfrosted, and then present an interview with one of the film’s writers, Spike Feresten.In Our Feature Presentation: Unfrosted arrived on Netflix this past Friday, it’s streaming there right now.Addressing the Seinfeld of it allGeneral thoughts about the filmSpoilersSpike Feresten interviewAll the

36:15

The Fall Guy is a Great Time at the Movies, Plus...

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2024/05/03

On the May 3, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to talk about David Leitch’s new movie The Fall Guy, and then present some quick interviews with the director and stars.In Our Feature Presentation: The Fall Guy Review: Ryan Gosling (And His Stunt Team) Lead A Spectacular Time At The Movies [SXSW 2024]General thoughts about the filmSpoilersInterview with Ryan Gosling and Emily BluntInterview with Winston Duke and Stephanie HsuInterview with David

35:33

The Idea of You is More of a Romance Than a Rom-Com,...

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2024/05/02

On the May 2, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson and /Film editor Brad Oman talk about Michael Showalter’s new romantic comedy The Idea of You, and present an interview with Michael Showalter.In Our Feature Presentation: The Idea Of You Review: Anne Hathaway Shines In This Unconventional Romance [SXSW 2024]The Idea of You general reactionsWhat makes this movie stand out from its contemporaries?Boy band componentSpoilersMichael Showalter interviewAll the other stuff you need to

38:08

Water Cooler: Hundreds of Beavers, Shogun, Sleepaway...

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2024/05/01

On the May 1, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.In the Water Cooler:What we’ve been Doing:BJ has been purging/donating her wardrobe AND MY BOOK ON SLEEPAWAY CAMP IS FINALLY COMING OUT.What we’ve been Reading:BJ has been reading the essays of Gen Z culture writer Freya India. (https://www.freyaindia.co.uk)Ben read Sylvia Plath’s The Bell Jar.What we’ve been

27:06

Mufasa: The Lion King Trailer, Another Evil Dead...

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2024/04/30

On the April 30, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to talk about the latest film and TV news.In The News:Director Scott Derrickson Breaks Down His Entire Career, From Marvel To The Black Phone [Exclusive Interview]Meet The Lion Who Would Be King In The First Mufasa: The Lion King Trailer28 Years Later Will Star A Trio Of Unexpected (And Kind Of Amazing) ActorsDeadpool & Wolverine Doesn't Require You To See

66:06

2024 Summer Movie Preview & Box Office Predictions

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2024/04/29

On the April 29, 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 2024 summer movie season.In Our Feature Presentation: Summer 2024 at the Box OfficeMay 3 - June 28July 3 - September 6All 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

55:14

Challengers is Electrifying, Plus An Interview With...

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2024/04/26

On the April 26, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to talk about Luca Guadagnino’s new film, Challengers. Plus, we’ll present an interview with the movie’s writer, Justin Kuritzkes.In the Our Feature Presentation: Challengers Review: A Simple Story Turned Into A Skillful EpicGeneral thoughtsThe scoreThe trio of actorsSpoilers: What did you think about the ending?Justin Kuritzkes interviewAll the other stuff you need to know:You can find more

34:44

Hereditary in IMAX, Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid, Conan...

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2024/04/25

On the April 25, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer Bill Bria to gather around the virtual water cooler to talk about what they’ve been watching lately.In the Water Cooler:What we’ve been Watching:Bill saw Hereditary in IMAX, the first two Maze Runner movies, and Cool as Ice.Ben caught up with The First Omen and Immaculate, watched all of Conan O’Brien Must Go, and saw Dead Men Don’t Wear Plaid. Listener e-mail: Lorenzo from Sarasota, FL, wrote in

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