Obsession Is A Terrific Feature Debut (Interview with Writer/Director Curry Barker), Plus A Return To Jacob's Trailer Park

On the May 20, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson alludes to the latest film and TV news, dives into Jacob’s Trailer Park with Jacob Hall, and then is joined by multiple people to talk about Obsession and present an interview with the movie’s writer/director, Curry Barker.(~00:25) Newshttps://www.slashfilm.com/2172210/peter-jackson-tintin-sequel-promises-history/https://deadline.com/2026/05/grown-ups-3-netflix-upfront-adam-sandler-1236899841/https://deadline.com/2026/05/will-smith-supermax-movie-amazon-mgm-worldwide-rights-1236903753/https://deadline.com/2026/05/dacre-montgomery-joins-donnie-yen-john-wick-spinoff-caine-1236904802/https://deadline.com/2026/05/jodie-comer-the-chain-hbo-limited-series-damon-lindelof-1236902180/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/expendabelles-all-female-action-spinoff-expendables-movie-1236596725/https://deadline.com/2026/05/fifth-season-harbourview-deal-dev-patel-mila-kunis-films-1236906451/https://deadline.com/2026/05/sam-raimi-directing-magic-lionsgate-anthony-hopkins-1236906622/https://deadline.com/2026/05/jonathan-bailey-natalie-portman-pumping-black-amazon-deal-1236913842/(~02:14) Jacob’s Trailer ParkThe Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping (2026) Official Trailer – Joseph Zadahttps://www.slashfilm.com/2148498/godzilla-minus-zero-trailer-2026/Street Fighter | Official Trailer (2026 Movie)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSWP2feb4rwIDIOTS | Teaser Trailer ft. Dave Franco, O'Shea Jackson Jr., Mason Thames | Independent Film CompanyThe Dog Stars | Official Trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYFevn5frf0https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IxPD-jNdwMjackass: best and last | Official Trailer (2026 Movie)Verity | Official TeaserTed Lasso — Season 4 Official Teaser | Apple TVhttps://www.slashfilm.com/2161056/resident-evil-trailer-weapons-director-zach-cregger/THE RIVALS OF AMZIAH KING | Official Trailer | In Theaters This Augusthttps://www.slashfilm.com/2171778/wildwood-trailer-laika/https://www.slashfilm.com/2164836/tony-trailer-a24-anthony-bourdain-biopic/(~28:00) ObsessionObsession Review: A Confident Crowd-Pleaser With A Killer Lead Performance [Overlook 2026](~59:17) Curry Barker interviewAll the other stuff you need to know:You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes.You can subscribe to /Film Weekly on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Check out patreon.com/popcultured to hear more from many of the folks you heard on this episode!Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at [email protected]. Make sure to leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Don’t forget to take a minute to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy