/Film Weekly

On the December 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 weekend box office numbers and answer a couple of your emails. Listener emails: Terry from Oakland, CA: Love the podcast. I’ve been listening to it from day one, although I often disagree with what I hear. I love the conversation and the diff...

On the December 13, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks a little about The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim and presents interviews with a few of the filmmakers. In Our Feature Presentation : The War Of The Rohirrim Review: The Lord Of The Rings Goes Anime In Dazzling, But Inessential Prequel Arty Papageorgiou and Phoebe Gittins Philippa Boyens Kenji Kamiyama All...

On the December 11, 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 watching. In the Water Cooler : What we’ve been Doing : Brad has been preparing to host a Prancer 35th anniversary event in his hometown What we’ve been Reading : What we’ve been Watching : Brad watched The Last Sho...

On the December 10, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks about the new documentary Bogart: Life Comes in Flashes, and presents an interview with the son of Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall, Stephen Humphrey Bogart. In Our Feature Presentation :  Bogart: Life Comes in Flashes One Film Never Failed To Bring Humphrey Bogart To Tears Stephen Humphrey Bogart interview Recommenda...

On the December 9, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk a little about this weekend’s box office numbers and then look ahead to some of the movies in the first half of 2025. In The News : Box office recap 2025 theatrically released movies (no streaming), January through the end of May January 1/10 - Den of T...

On the December 6, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to talk about Kyle Mooney’s latest movie Y2K, and present interviews with the movie’s cast and crew. In Our Feature Presentation : Y2K Review: It's Rachel Zegler Vs The Apocalypse In This 100% Historically Inaccurate Comedy [SXSW 2024] General thoughts Spoilers Jaeden Martell and Julian...

On the December 5, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Jacob Hall to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been watching. In the Water Cooler : What we’ve been Reading : Jacob read The Future Was Now by Chris Nashawaty, Shock Value by Jason Zinoman, Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke, Gideon the Ninth by Tamsy...

On the December 4, 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 watching. In the Water Cooler : What we’ve been Doing : BJ hosted a screening of the Rocky Horror Picture Show (and is starting a shadowcast) and will be hosting a screening of Sleepaway Camp/book signing this wee...

On the December 2, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editors Brad Oman, BJ Colangelo, and Star Wars expert Bryan Young to talk about the first two episodes of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, and then we’ll present interviews with the creators and stars of the show. In Our Feature Presentation : Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Review: The Galaxy Far, Far Away Gets An Ambli...

On the December 2, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by no one to talk a little about the weekend’s box office numbers. In The News : Moana 2 Review: A Few Rough Waves Aren't Enough To Sink Disney's Sentimental Sequel Moana 2 Smashes Box Office Records And Leads The Biggest Thanksgiving Ever All the other stuff you need to know: You can find more about all the...

On the November 29, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to talk about the new holiday-themed comedy Nutcrackers and present an interview with director David Gordon Green. In Our Feature Presentation :  Nutcrackers thoughts David Gordon Green Is No Longer Compelled To Direct The Exorcist: Believer Sequel David Gordon Green interview All the othe...

On the November 27, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editors Brad Oman and BJ Colangelo to talk about Moana 2 and present some interviews with several of the filmmakers. In Our Feature Presentation : Moana 2 Review: A Few Rough Waves Aren't Enough To Sink Disney's Sentimental Sequel General thoughts Spoilers Interviews with Dana Ledoux Miller, David...

On the November 26, 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 : Skeleton Crew news The Real Reason Brad Pitt & George Clooney's Wolfs 2 Was Canceled Denzel Washington Will Continue To Violently Murder Everyone With Two More Equalizer Sequels Daniel Craig Coul...

On the November 25, 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 weekend’s box office numbers. In The News : Top 10 at the box office Wicked Breaks Box Office Records With Massive $164 Million Global Opening Weekend Gladiator 2 All the other stuff you need to know: You can find more about all the stories w...

On the November 22, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to talk about Jon M. Chu’s newest movie, Wicked: Part 1. In Our Feature Presentation : Wicked Review: The Broadway Musical Becomes An Overlong And Messy Movie Relationship to Wicked before this movie General thoughts about the film Spoilers The Decision To Split Wicked Into Two Movies I...

On the November 21, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor, Jacob Hall, editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista, and /Film writer Jeremy Smith to determine our top 5 Denzel Washington performances. In Our Feature Presentation : Top 5 Denzel Washington Performances Denzel Washington Is The Best Actor Ever Gladiator II Review: A Scene-Stealing Denzel W...

On the November 20, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to gather around the water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to. In the Water Cooler : What we’ve been Watching : Ben is watching Say Nothing, rewatched Double Indemnity, and saw Jewel Robbery and Juror #2. Chris watched Beetlejuice Beetlejuice , Nosf...

On the November 19, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by no one to talk a little about Smile 2 and present an interview with writer/director Parker Finn. In Our Feature Presentation :  Smile 2 Review: A Twisted Horror Sequel That Doesn't Let Up How To Watch Horror Sequel Smile 2 At Home Parker Finn interview All the other stuff you need to know: You can find more...

On the November 18, 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 weekend’s box office numbers and a little bit of movie news. Why Are There So Many Company Logos In Front Of Movies? Film Producers Explain [Exclusive] In The News :  Predator: Badlands Is Taking The Sci-Fi Franchise In A Wild Direction We Ha...

On the November 15, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Jacob Hall to talk about Sean Baker’s newest movie, Anora, and present an interview with writer/director Sean Baker. In Our Feature Presentation : Anora Review: Sean Baker's High Stress Screwball Comedy Is The Best Movie Of 2024 [Fantastic Fest] General thoughts Spoilers Sean Baker interview All...

On the November 13, 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 upgraded his computer set-up for work, and it’s quite efficient What we’ve been Reading : Ben is reading LIFE. Hollywood by Taschen. Brad read The Art of Fut...

On the November 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. In The News :  Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning Trailer Puts The Fate Of Every Living Soul On Earth In Tom Cruise's Hands The Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning Trailer Has A Franchise Throwback We Did...

On the November 11, 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 weekend’s box office numbers. In The News :  Tony Todd, Prolific Actor And Horror Icon Behind Candyman, Dead At 69 Top 10 Heretic All the other stuff you need to know: You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at sl...

On the November 8, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Jacob Hall to talk about Scott Beck and Bryan Woods’ new movie, Heretic, and present an interview with Beck and Woods. In Our Feature Presentation : Heretic Review: Hugh Grant Is Terrifying In This Twisted A24 Horror Movie [Fantastic Fest] General thoughts Spoilers Ending: Heretic Ending Explained: Y...

On the November 6, 2024 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson makes some brief comments about the results of the 2024 Presidential election. 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 worl...