/Film Weekly

On the May 13, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks about the latest film and TV news, and then is joined by multiple people to talk about Mortal Kombat II and present interviews with the film’s director and stars, and The Sheep Detectives and present interviews with the movie’s director and screenwriter.(~00:25) Newshttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/conan-obrien-host-2027-oscars-1236593897/https://deadline.com/2026/05/superman-2-man-of-tomorrow-matthew-lillard-1236883112/https://www.slashfilm.com/2166521/hocus-pocus-3-second-movie-biggest-mistake-disney-plus-release/https://deadline.com/2026/05/charlize-theron-baltasar-kormakur-six-clean-kills-1236886310/https://deadline.com/2026/05/shailene-woodley-joins-mothers-helper-movie-mrc-1236881863/https://deadline.com/2026/05/imogen-poots-john-reynolds-sex-criminals-series-comic-1236887276/https://deadline.com/2026/05/deathstroke-and-bane-greg-mottola-1236888282/https://deadline.com/2026/05/x-files-reboot-cast-amy-madigan-steve-buscemi-ryan-coogler-1236890236/https://www.slashfilm.com/2169818/fast-and-furious-tv-series-peacock-vin-diesel-executive-producer/https://deadline.com/2026/05/westworld-remake-david-koepp-script-michael-crichton-1236898275/https://deadline.com/2026/05/jessie-buckley-paul-mescal-cast-in-hold-on-to-your-angels-1236886943/https://deadline.com/2026/05/planet-of-the-apes-movie-matt-shakman-fantastic-four-writer-1236883151/(~05:38) Mortal Kombat IIMortal Kombat II Review: A (Mostly) Flawless Victory For Video Game And Martial-Arts Fans(~23:15) Ludi Lin, Jessica McNamee, Mehcad Brooks interview(~28:45) Simon McQuoid interview(~33:40) Karl Urban and Josh Lawson interview(~37:56) The Sheep Detectives(~49:43) Craig Mazin interview(~01:02:39) Kyle Balda 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

On the May 6, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks about the latest film and TV news, and then is joined by multiple people to talk about Hokum and present an interview with that movie’s editor, Daredevil: Born Again season 2 and present an interview with the show’s director of photography, and I’ll save our longest conversation for last as we discuss The Devil Wears Prada 2.(~00:25) Newshttps://deadline.com/2026/05/oscar-rules-changes-2026-acting-international-film-1236878201/https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/narnia-release-datehttps://www.wsj.com/business/media/netflix-in-a-first-plans-full-theatrical-release-for-narnia-e1ee625bhttps://deadline.com/2026/04/casper-live-action-series-disney-plus-steven-spielberg-1236875295/https://variety.com/2026/film/news/tangled-andor-diego-luna-disney-live-action-remake-1236735837/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/blair-witch-project-reboot-original-stars-directors-1236580696/https://deadline.com/2026/05/scarlett-johansson-ari-aster-scapegoat-a24-1236882091/https://deadline.com/2026/05/amc-entertainment-new-live-concert-experience-arena-one-1236881931/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/fall-and-rise-reggie-dinkins-renewed-season-2-nbc-1236587424/https://www.slashfilm.com/2165193/the-bear-surprise-flashback-episode-jon-bernthal-streaming-hulu/(~06:09) HokumHokum Review: Adam Scott Leads A Very Scary Horror Movie [SXSW](~19:19) Brian Philip Davis interview(~41:33) Daredevil: Born Again season 2Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Review: Marvel's Man Without Fear Pulls His Punches In A Politically Shaky Follow-Up(~54:07) Cinematographer Hillary Fyfe Spera(~01:24:30) The Devil Wears Prada 2The Devil Wears Prada 2 Review: A Chic, Charming Sequel, But Nothing GroundbreakingAll 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

On the April 29, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks about the latest film and TV news, and then is joined by multiple people to talk about Apex and present interviews with stars Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton, Mother Mary and an interview with writer/director David Lowery, and Over Your Dead Body and interviews with director Jorma Taccone and stars Jason Segel and Samara Weaving.(~00:25) Newshttps://deadline.com/2026/04/cop-land-series-james-mangold-robert-levine-paramount-tv-1236867276/https://deadline.com/2026/04/heart-eyes-2-spyglass-horror-pic-sets-global-release-with-paramount-for-2028-1236868426/https://deadline.com/2026/04/benedict-cumberbatch-a24-nick-brucker-white-smoke-1236867710/https://deadline.com/2026/04/miami-vice-movie-michael-b-jordan-austin-butler-title-1236868297/https://deadline.com/2026/04/jeff-nichols-king-snake-margaret-qualley-starts-shoot-1236869588/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/battlefield-movie-michael-b-jordan-chris-mcquarrie-1236574195/https://deadline.com/2026/04/park-chan-wook-matthew-mcconaughey-austin-butler-pedro-pascal-1236871018/https://deadline.com/2026/04/the-mummy-miami-vice-85-release-dates-1236871094/https://deadline.com/2026/04/laura-dern-white-lotus-season-4-helena-bonham-carter-recast-1236874366/https://deadline.com/2026/04/django-zorro-film-quentin-tarantino-brian-helgeland-sony-1236872786/https://deadline.com/2026/04/jason-statham-david-ayer-zak-penn-movie-john-doe-miramax-1236873243/https://deadline.com/2026/04/the-catch-release-date-emma-stone-chris-pine-1236873877/https://deadline.com/2026/04/vanessa-kirby-lewis-pullman-lead-the-spacesuit-1236874464/(~08:06) ApexApex Review: Taron Egerton Hunts Charlize Theron In This Predictable But Effective Netflix Thriller(~19:02) Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton interviewApex Stars Charlize Theron And Taron Egerton Wanted To 'Kill Every Single Trope' In Their Survival Thriller [Exclusive Interview](~28:38) Mother MaryMother Mary Review: Anne Hathaway And Michaela Coel Lead A Confounding, Emotionally Distant Misfire(~38:34) David Lowery interviewMother Mary Director David Lowery Is Happy That You Argue About His Movies [Exclusive Interview](~55:04) Over Your Dead BodyOver Your Dead Body Review: Samara Weaving And Jason Segel Deliver Hilariously Gory Marital Mayhem(~01:10:38) Jorma Taccone interviewOver Your Dead Body Director Had To Work Overtime To Prove He Could Make Horror [Exclusive](~01:23:15) Jason Segel and Samara Weaving 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!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

On the April 22, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks about the latest film and TV news, and then is joined by multiple people to talk about Lee Cronin’s The Mummy and present interviews with the filmmakers, have a spoiler-filled discussion of The Pitt season 2, featuring an interview with the show’s director of photography/cinematographer, and chat about the new documentary Lorne, featuring an interview with that film’s director.(~00:25) Newshttps://www.slashfilm.com/2149814/charlie-and-the-chocolate-factory-netflix-animated-sequel-details/https://deadline.com/2026/04/steven-spielberg-cinemacon-appearance-disclosure-day-1236862313/https://variety.com/2026/film/news/call-of-duty-movie-release-date-june-2028-1236723658/https://variety.com/2026/film/news/top-gun-3-tom-cruise-maverick-sequel-1236723519/https://www.slashfilm.com/2150816/disney-imax-competitor-infinity-vision-questions/https://www.slashfilm.com/2150639/billy-zane-90s-superhero-movie-the-phantom-tv-series-remake/https://www.slashfilm.com/2152332/elden-ring-a24-movie-cast/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/david-harbour-joins-noah-centineo-john-rambo-1236567891/https://deadline.com/2026/04/the-batman-part-ii-charles-dance-1236864541/https://deadline.com/2026/04/ferngully-live-action-film-amazon-mgm-marielle-heller-directs-1236864500/https://variety.com/2026/film/news/texas-chainsaw-massacre-curry-barker-director-obsession-1236727385/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/new-apple-ceo-john-ternus-care-apple-tv-films-1236570463/(~06:59) The MummyLee Cronin's The Mummy Review: A Surprisingly Stylish And Gory Freakshow (But Not Really A Mummy Movie)(~15:46) Lee Cronin, James Wan, and Jason Blum interview(~21:05) Lee Cronin interview(~39:24) The Pitt season 2Many The Pitt Fans Are Proving That Yes, It's Possible To Be Bad At Watching A TV Show(~01:06:01) Johanna Coelho interviewThe Pitt's Director Of Photography Reveals The Secrets Of Shooting The Addictive Medical Drama [Exclusive Interview](~01:30:20) Lorne(~01:36:33) Morgan Neville 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!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

On the April 15, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks about the latest film and TV news, and then is joined by multiple people to talk about Faces of Death, present an interview with the filmmakers behind that movie, and Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2, and present an interview with the folks behind that project as well.(~00:25) Newshttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/new-longlegs-movie-nicolas-cage-1236564219/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/superman-man-of-tomorrow-adria-arjona-cast-1236560352/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/metal-gear-solid-movie-works-1236560289/https://deadline.com/2026/04/extraction-3-chris-hemsworth-deal-1236784203/https://deadline.com/2026/04/extraction-director-sam-hargrave-it-had-to-be-you-1236858594/https://deadline.com/2026/04/mr-mrs-smith-maya-erskine-donald-glover-talia-ryder-season-2-1236858789/https://deadline.com/2026/04/peter-dinklage-alien-earth-season-2-fx-1236784922/https://deadline.com/2026/04/cameron-diaz-to-star-troop-beverly-hills-sequel-tristar-1236784885/https://variety.com/2026/film/news/hollywood-open-letter-paramount-warner-bros-deal-1236720249/https://deadline.com/2026/04/paramount-warner-bros-merger-creatives-letter-1236859235/https://deadline.com/2026/04/sony-tom-rothman-cinemacon-2-1236859487/https://deadline.com/2026/04/studiocanal-paddington-escape-from-new-york-ink-1236859509/https://variety.com/2026/film/news/bloodborne-video-game-r-rated-animated-movie-adaptation-sony-cinemacon-1236720936/https://www.slashfilm.com/2148568/the-lord-of-the-rings-the-hunt-for-gollum-young-aragorn-jamie-dornan/https://deadline.com/2026/04/warner-bros-new-specialty-label-clockwork-1236860865/https://deadline.com/2026/04/warner-bros-zach-creggers-the-flood-august-2028-1236861115/(~16:03) Faces of DeathFaces Of Death Review: The Infamous Mondo Movie Is Reborn As A Smart Meta Slasher(~33:24) Daniel Goldhaber and Isa Mazzei interview(~42:10) Monarch: Legacy Of Monsters Season 2 Review: A Godzilla/Kong-Sized Adventure Bogged Down By Too Much Melodrama(~52:47) Anna Sawai/Kiersey Clemons/Ren Watabe Interview(~56:34) Tory Tunnell Interview(~01:01:05) Kurt and Wyatt Russell interview All 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!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

On the April 8, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks about the latest film and TV news, and then is joined by multiple people to talk about The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and The Drama.(~00:25) Newshttps://variety.com/2026/film/news/ryan-gosling-exits-daniels-universal-movie-1236706019/https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/the-pitt-supriya-ganesh-exits-season-3-ayesha-harris-1236705534/https://deadline.com/2026/04/katherine-lanasa-cast-hulu-limited-series-count-my-lies-1236782863/https://www.slashfilm.com/2142399/the-pitt-fans-proving-bad-watching-tv-shows/https://deadline.com/2026/04/weapons-prequel-writers-zach-cregger-zach-shields-gladys-1236771121/https://www.slashfilm.com/2139315/resident-evil-zach-cregger-2026-movie-test-screening-reactions/https://deadline.com/2026/04/wagner-moura-joins-flesh-of-the-gods-a24-1236771141/https://www.slashfilm.com/2138784/peaky-blinders-netflix-sequel-series-jamie-bell-duke-shelby-barry-keoghan/https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/animorphs-tv-series-disney-plus-ryan-coogler-1236678435/https://variety.com/2026/film/news/x-men-reboot-director-beef-creator-the-bear-writer-new-script-1236710596/https://variety.com/2026/film/awards/oscars-2027-2028-ceremony-dates-march-1236710777/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/writers-guild-members-deal-1236556286/(~07:36) The Super Mario Galaxy MovieThe Super Mario Galaxy Movie Review: Cute, Flashy, And Mostly Empty(~25:04) The DramaThe Drama Review: Zendaya And Robert Pattinson Shine In This Uncomfortable DramedyAll 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!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

On the April 1, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks about the latest film and TV news, and then is joined by Jacob Hall for another round of Jacob’s Trailer Park, and Ryan Scott to chat about They Will Kill You and present interviews with the director, producers, and cast. Then, Ben talks about Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice and presents an interview with writer/director BenDavid Grabinski.(~00:25) Newshttps://deadline.com/2026/03/adam-sandler-scott-cooper-time-out-willem-dafoe-1236765043/https://deadline.com/2026/03/ryan-gosling-secret-daniels-movie-1236765701/https://deadline.com/2026/03/himesh-patel-danielle-deadwyler-x-files-ryan-coogler-1236766385/https://deadline.com/2026/03/dua-lipa-joins-peaked-comedy-a24-1236766849/https://deadline.com/2026/03/42-6-years-andy-samberg-focus-features-annette-bening-1236769110/https://variety.com/2026/film/news/housemaid-2-release-date-sydney-sweeney-december-2027-1236702723/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/animal-friends-ryan-reynolds-jason-momoa-release-2027-1236549302/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/lights-out-2-new-writer-1236548658/https://deadline.com/2026/03/scream-8-writers-zuckerman-sisters-1236770273/(~5:45) Jacob’s Trailer Parkhttps://www.slashfilm.com/2126227/spider-man-brand-new-day-trailer-tom-holland-punisher-hulk/https://www.slashfilm.com/2125564/dune-part-three-trailer-timothee-chalamet-denis-villeneuve-movie/WILD HORSE NINE | Official Trailer | Searchlight Pictureshttps://www.slashfilm.com/2105300/toy-story-5-trailer/https://www.slashfilm.com/2113324/scary-movie-6-trailer/https://www.slashfilm.com/2115788/lanterns-trailer-dc-universe-hbo-series/Power Ballad (2026) Official Trailer - Paul Rudd, Nick JonasFORGOTTEN ISLAND | Official Trailerhttps://www.slashfilm.com/2132326/harry-potter-hbo-tv-series-trailer/https://www.slashfilm.com/2132982/the-end-of-oak-street-jj-abrams-dinosaur-cloverfield-movie-trailer/https://www.slashfilm.com/2136491/backrooms-a24-movie-trailer/(~30:26) They Will Kill You(~42:50) Andy and Barbara Muschietti interview(~50:02) Zazie Beetz and Patricia Arquette interview(~53:30) Kirill Sokolov interviewThey Will Kill You Director Reveals The Movie's Best Easter Egg That Will Change The Way You Watch It [Exclusive](~01:00:47) Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice(~01:03:32) BenDavid Grabinski interviewWhy Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice Opens With An Unexpected (And Very Specific) Song [Exclusive Interview]All 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!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

On the March 25, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson will talk about the latest film and TV news, and then is joined by a bunch of people to talk about Project Hail Mary and present interviews with the filmmakers and star, Ready or Not 2: Here I Come and interviews with the writer/directors and cast, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man and an interview with creator Steven Knight, and HBO’s DTF St. Louis and interviews with the showrunner and two cast members.(~00:25) NewsMarty Supreme score on vinylhttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/openai-shutting-down-sora-ai-video-app-1236546187/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/spider-man-brand-new-day-sets-24-hour-trailer-record-1236172758/https://variety.com/2026/film/news/spider-man-brand-new-day-trailer-1-billion-views-first-history-1236697959/https://deadline.com/2026/03/the-housemaid-sequel-kirsten-dunst-1236762768/https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/star-trek-starfleet-academy-canceled-season-2-1236696816/https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/wonder-man-renewed-season-2-disney-1236696996/https://deadline.com/2026/03/disney-stepsisters-akiva-schaffer-gregor-mand-cinderella-1236764361/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/the-executioner-books-sony-shane-black-1236546184/https://www.slashfilm.com/2131767/lord-of-the-rings-shadow-of-the-past-sequel-film-stephen-colbert/(~11:20) Project Hail Mary Review: Ryan Gosling Is Outstanding In One Of The Best Sci-Fi Movies Ever(~33:34) Ryan Gosling interview(~36:56) Drew Goddard interview(~41:13) Phil Lord and Chris Miller interview(~46:33) Ready Or Not 2: Here I Come Review: Exploding The Elite Is Double The Fun The Second Time Around(~59:25) Samara Weaving and Kathryn Newton interview(~01:03:02) Elijah Wood and Sarah Michelle Gellar interview(~01:07:22) Radio Silence interview(~01:19:19) Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man Review: Cillian Murphy's Netflix Movie Is A Satisfying Epilogue(~01:39:21) Steven Knight interview(~01:53:21) DTF St. Louis(~02:03:33) Steven Conrad interview(~02:15:29) Richard Jenkins and Joy Sunday 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!Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comCheck 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

On the March 18, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson will talk about the latest film and TV news, and then is joined by Chris Evangelista for a discussion about the new horror movie undertone. Plus, we’ll play an interview with undertone’s writer/director, and Ben speaks with the director of V For Vendetta to celebrate its 20th anniversary.(~00:25) Newshttps://www.slashfilm.com/2123919/oscars-2026-winners-list/https://www.slashfilm.com/2121301/kate-winslet-lord-of-the-rings-the-hunt-for-gollum-movie-potential-roles/https://deadline.com/2026/03/tommy-lee-jones-cast-fx-the-lowdown-season-2-1236750551/https://deadline.com/2026/03/emily-blunt-cillian-murphy-a-quiet-place-part-iii-1236756703/https://deadline.com/2026/03/billie-eilish-movie-acting-debut-sylvia-plath-bell-jar-1236741609/https://deadline.com/2026/03/the-last-of-us-cast-patrick-wilson-jason-ritter-season-3-1236756795/https://deadline.com/2026/03/the-white-lotus-max-greenfield-kumail-nanjiani-chloe-bennet-1236758066/https://deadline.com/2026/03/buffy-reboot-dead-sarah-michelle-gellar-hulu-chloe-zhao-1236753736/https://variety.com/2026/film/news/max-landis-gi-joe-movie-script-paramount-passes-1236688071/https://www.slashfilm.com/2123703/nathan-fillion-firefly-animated-series-concept-art/https://variety.com/2026/film/news/michaela-coel-bloodsport-remake-a24-1236691553/(~08:18) Undertone Review: This Podcast Horror Movie From A24 Is Genuinely Scary(~18:51) undertone spoilers(~25:41) Interview with writer/director Ian Tuason(~36:28) V For Vendetta, 20 years later(~37:35) James McTeigue 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!Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comCheck 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

On the March 11, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson will talk about the latest film and TV news, and then is joined by several people to talk about the new Pixar film Hoppers, present interviews with that film’s stars, producer, and director, and then have a discussion about Maggie Gyllenhaal’s The Bride!.(~00:25) Newshttps://www.slashfilm.com/2118817/arnold-schwarzenegger-sequels-classic-movies-predator-conan-commando/https://www.slashfilm.com/2119105/james-cameron-avatar-4-update/https://deadline.com/2026/03/monsters-inc-3-incredibles-3-coco-2-1236746601/https://deadline.com/2026/03/bon-jovi-movie-deal-universal-pictures-jon-bon-jovi-1236748719/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/james-wan-to-direct-the-gangster-the-cop-the-devil-1236525923/https://deadline.com/2026/03/chris-pine-to-star-yeti-netflix-michael-chaves-1236745458/https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/war-machine-ratings-netflix-views-1236683833/(~11:00) HoppersHoppers Review: Pixar's Funniest Film In Years Is An Instant Classic And So Cute I Could Scream(~23:10) Piper Curda and Bobby Moynihan interview(~28:28) Daniel Chong and Nicole Grindle interview(~33:14) The Bride!The Bride! Review: Maggie Gyllenhaal's Beautiful, Messy Monster Movie Is An Unhinged DelightAll 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!Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comCheck 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

On the March 4, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest movie and TV news, we’ll have a conversation about Scream 7, we’ll talk about Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie and play an interview with director, co-writer, and co-star Matt Johnson, and wrap up by having a chat about Pillion and we’ll play a conversation with that movie’s star, Harry Melling, and director, Harry Lighton.(~00:25) Newshttps://www.slashfilm.com/2111176/netflix-backs-out-warner-bros-deal-paramount-acquiring-studio/https://deadline.com/2026/02/netflix-big-breakup-fee-paramount-wbd-deal-1236738178/https://deadline.com/2026/02/paramount-warner-bros-deal-regulatory-scrutiny-1236738029/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/movie-theaters-oppose-paramount-warner-bros-merger-1236517095/https://www.slashfilm.com/2113526/paramount-warner-bros-deal-hbo-independence-promise/https://www.slashfilm.com/2113439/paramount-plus-hbo-max-combined-streaming-service/https://www.slashfilm.com/2114753/andor-best-episode-writer-beau-willimon-making-game-of-thrones-movie/https://www.slashfilm.com/2111887/gi-joe-movie-writer-max-landis/(~12:39) Scream 7 Review: An Overly-Nostalgic Sequel Puts The Slasher Series On Life Support(~24:33) Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie(~27:00) Nirvanna spoilers!(~36:13) Matt Johnson interview(~56:46) Pillion(~01:12:28) Harry Lighton and Harry Melling interviewPillion Star Harry Melling Explains One Intimate Act You Didn't See In The Film [Exclusive Interview]All 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!Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comCheck 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

On the February 25, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest movie and TV news, the new comedy series The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, we’ll play interviews with that show’s cast and creators, we’ll chat about the new Glen Powell film How to Make a Killing, and wrap up with a conversation about Psycho Killer and Redux Redux, and play some interviews with folks associated with those projects.(~00:25) Newshttps://www.slashfilm.com/2106416/animated-venom-movie-final-destination-bloodline-directors/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/jj-abrams-brie-larson-jt-mollner-skeletons-1236508893/https://deadline.com/2026/02/kristen-bell-sonic-the-hedgehog-4-amy-rose-1236728488/https://deadline.com/2026/02/bill-hader-to-direct-they-know-mrc-horror-film-1236729444/https://deadline.com/2026/02/ryan-coogler-x-files-reboot-hulu-pilot-order-daneille-deadwyler-1236733363/(~07:09) The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins(~15:12) Erika Alexander and Bobby Moynihan interview(~25:05) Precious Way and Jalyn Hall interview(~34:36) Sam Means and Robert Carlock interview(~49:13) How To Make A Killing Review: Glen Powell Is Perfectly Cast In John Patton Ford's Sharp SatireGlen Powell's How To Make A Killing Is A Secret Remake Of A Comedy Masterpiece(~01:15:34) Psycho Killer(~01:24:48) Roy Lee interview(~01:28:48) Georgina Campbell interview(~01:33:33) Redux Redux conversationThe Multiverse Trend Finally Got The Horror Movie It So Desperately Needs(~01:40:24) Michaela McManus and Stella Marcus interview(~01:56:55) McManus Brothers 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!Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comCheck 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

On the February 18, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest movie and TV news, have a discussion about Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights, we’ll talk about the new heist movie Crime 101, and we’ll talk about Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die and play an interview with director Gore Verbinski.(~00:25) Newshttps://www.slashfilm.com/2102428/robert-duvall-godfather-apocalypse-now-dead-obituary/https://deadline.com/2026/02/jason-statham-david-letich-big-budget-comedy-stole-my-bike-1236719048/https://deadline.com/2026/02/wild-horse-release-date-martin-mcdonagh-1236719156/https://deadline.com/2026/02/lorne-michaels-doc-focus-features-sets-release-date-1236718974/https://deadline.com/2026/02/walton-goggins-chloe-grace-moretz-mister-john-wick-madrid-1236726754/https://www.slashfilm.com/2103048/star-wars-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-trailer/https://www.slashfilm.com/2103151/star-wars-mandalorian-and-grogu-trailer-martin-scorsese/https://www.slashfilm.com/2103458/the-mandalorian-and-grogu-new-star-wars-era/(~06:58) Wuthering Heights Review: A Breathtaking Twist On A Classic Righteously Doomed To Be Polarizing(~25:17) Crime 101 Review: Chris Hemsworth Is A Good Thief In This Enjoyable Crime Thriller Throwback(~37:22) Crime 101 spoilers(~48:31) [Spoiler-free conversation] Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die Review: Gore Verbinski Returns With A Bonkers Sci-Fi Movie About The AI Apocalypse [Fantastic Fest](~58:16) Gore Verbinski 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!Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comCheck 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

On the February 11, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest movie and TV news, have a discussion about HBO’s A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and play a few clips from interviews with the people behind that series, we’ll talk about The Moment and play an interview with that film’s director, and we’ll talk about Varanasi and play interviews with that film’s cast and director.(~00:24) Newshttps://variety.com/2026/film/news/laurence-fishburne-joins-the-exorcist-scarlett-johansson-1236653127/https://www.slashfilm.com/2094974/predator-franchise-setback-badlands-director-dan-trachtenberg-paramount-deal/https://gizmodo.com/dan-trachtenbergs-paramount-deal-doesnt-kill-his-predator-plans-2000720290https://deadline.com/2026/02/isabela-merced-house-of-the-dead-film-adaptation-last-of-us-1236711085/https://www.slashfilm.com/2094862/baldurs-gate-tv-series-hbo-terrible-idea/https://www.slashfilm.com/2098049/nicolas-cage-spider-man-noir-wont-be-called-spider-man/https://www.slashfilm.com/2098289/jack-huston-marvel-villain-sandman-nicolas-cage-spider-man-noir-series/https://www.slashfilm.com/2098236/stephen-king-the-mist-movie-remake-director-mike-flanagan/https://deadline.com/2026/02/the-mummy-release-date-brendan-fraser-rachel-weisz-1236714578/(~8:03) The Moment Review: The Charli XCX Brat Phenomenon Gets A Bitterly Hilarious Mockumentary(~25:32) Aidan Zamiri interview - The Moment Director Explains The Hidden Layers To The Charli XCX Movie's Final Song [Exclusive Interview](~41:40) A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms Review: The Game Of Thrones Prequel Is A Welcome Return To Westeros(~54:11) Quick chats with Peter Claffey(~56:02) Daniel Ings(~57:54) Finn Bennett(~59:22) Tanzyn Crawford(~01:01:43) Ira Parker(~01:04:26) Varanasi Trailer: RRR Director S.S. Rajamouli's New Movie Somehow Looks Even Crazier(~01:10:07) Interview with Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Mahesh Babu, and Prithviraj Sukumaran(~01:29:28) Interview with S.S. RajamouliAll 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!Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comCheck 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

On the February 4, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest movie and TV news, have a discussion about Sam Raimi’s Send Help, and talk about almost every single movie we saw at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.(~00:19) Newshttps://www.slashfilm.com/2089157/catherine-ohara-home-alone-schitts-creek-star-dead-obituary/The ChainHBO has given an eight-episode, straight-to-series order for THE CHAIN, a new limited series written and executive produced by Emmy®-winner Damon Lindelof (HBO’s “The Leftovers,” “Watchmen”). Lindelof will showrun, a position not held since HBO’s “Watchmen.” HBO has also signed a two-year overall deal with Lindelof which began in September 2025.Based on the acclaimed New York Times bestselling book by Adrian McKinty of the same name, THE CHAIN is the first project under this deal with the Emmy®-nominated television studio Media Res (“The Morning Show,” “Pachinko”) serving as the co-studio. Details are under wraps, but Lindelof is said to be expanding the mythology of McKinty’s award-winning thriller.Edgar Wright was going to turn this into a movie a few years ago: https://www.slashfilm.com/574844/the-chain-movie/the “expanding the mythology” aspect is intriguing, because the premise of the book sounds pretty bonkersThe Chain tells the story of Rachel, who learns that her 11-year-old daughter has been kidnapped. The only way to get her back is to kidnap another child. Her daughter will be released only when that next victim’s parents kidnap another child. If Rachel doesn’t kidnap another child, or if that child’s parents don’t kidnap a child, her daughter will be murdered. She is now part of The Chain, a terrifying and meticulous chain letter-like kidnapping scheme that turns parents from victims into criminals. The book tells Rachel’s harrowing story as victim, survivor, abductor and criminal. What the masterminds behind The Chain know is that parents will do anything for their children. But what they don’t know is that in Rachel they have finally met their match, as she is smart and tough enough to have survived a bout with cancer and is determined to break The Chain while getting her daughter back.https://variety.com/2026/film/news/nancy-meyers-comedy-penelope-cruz-kieran-culkin-jude-law-release-date-2-1236649935/https://www.slashfilm.com/2089145/final-fast-and-furious-movie-fast-forever-2028-release/(~4:31)https://www.slashfilm.com/2092175/disney-bob-iger-ceo-replacement-josh-damaro-meaning/The Drama trailer(~18:40) Send Help Review: Rachel McAdams Is Delightfully Unhinged In Sam Raimi's Bloody Horror Comedy(~41:22) Sundance 20262026's First Truly Shocking Comedy Has Scenes You Have To See To Believe [Sundance 2026]A24's New Horror Film Is Already The Scariest Movie Of 2026 [Sundance 2026]The Moment Review: The Charli XCX Brat Phenomenon Gets A Bitterly Hilarious MockumentaryOlivia Wilde's New Movie Is A Perfect Comeback After The Disastrous Don't Worry Darling [Sundance 2026]All 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!Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comCheck 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

On the January 28, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest movie and TV news, take a trip to Jacob’s Trailer Park, talk about the new Chris Pratt movie Mercy, and present some One Battle After Another interviews.(~00:19) News2026 Academy Award Nominations: Here's The Complete List Of Oscar ContendersThere’s going to be a Senate hearing in February about the Netflix/Warner Bros. deal. I’m curious to see if anything meaningful comes from that.Brian Robbins, the former head of Paramount, is launching a new animation company called Big Shot.https://deadline.com/2026/01/shrinking-season-4-renewal-apple-tv-1236698673/Star Wars: Starfighter Won't Feature Any Legacy Characters (And That's A Good Thing)Superman Director James Gunn Addresses Wonder Woman Rumors Regarding DC's Man Of TomorrowMarvel's Wonder Man Directly References A Controversial Best Picture Winner, And It's Perfect(~02:25) Jacob’s Trailer ParkMonarch: Legacy of Monsters — Season 2 Official Teaser | Apple TVStar Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord | Official Teaser Trailer | Streaming April 6 on Disney+Masters of The Universe – Official Teaser TrailerI LOVE BOOSTERS - Official Teaser Trailer - In Theaters May 22Marvel Television’s Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 | Teaser TrailerThe Super Mario Galaxy Movie | Yoshi First LookLee Cronin's The Mummy | Official Teaser Trailer(~20:18) Mercy Review: Not Even AI Could Generate A Movie As Dire As This Chris Pratt-Led Disaster(~32:32) An Oral History Of One Battle After Another's Best Scene, From The People Who Helped Make It [Exclusive]All 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!Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comCheck out Aura.com: https://aura.com/removeCheck 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

On the January 21, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest movie and TV news, talk about the new Netflix cop thriller The Rip, present an interview with that film’s director, Joe Carnahan, and talk about 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple.(~00:18) Newshttps://deadline.com/2026/01/netflix-ted-sarandos-theaters-future-warner-bro-1236691202/https://deadline.com/2026/01/netflix-sony-pictures-deal-pay-1-1236684173/https://www.slashfilm.com/2076263/prime-video-god-of-war-series-kratos-cast-ryan-hurst/https://www.slashfilm.com/2076710/sophie-turner-lara-croft-tomb-raider-tv-series-first-look-photo/https://www.slashfilm.com/2077047/george-rr-martin-may-kill-game-of-thrones-characters-tyrion-sansa/https://www.slashfilm.com/2077007/george-rr-martin-house-of-the-dragon-problems-explained/https://www.slashfilm.com/2076832/arya-stark-game-of-thrones-spin-off-hbo-axed-jon-snow-series/https://deadline.com/2026/01/kenan-and-kel-meet-frankenstein-kenan-thompson-kel-mitchell-pic-1236690748/https://www.slashfilm.com/2076324/disney-star-wars-galaxy-land-changes-original-trilogy-characters-failure/(~9:10) John Wick poker set(~11:34) The Rip spoiler-free discussion(~18:01) The Rip spoilersThe Rip Review: Matt Damon And Ben Affleck Reunite For This Grim Netflix Movie(~24:01) Joe Carnahan interviewThe Rip Director Joe Carnahan On The State Of The Mid-Budget Action Film: 'If Everything's About Shareholders, You're Dead' [Exclusive](~53:54) 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Review: The Horror Series Goes In Exciting New Directions With A Gruesome SequelAll 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!Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comCheck out Aura.com: https://aura.com/removeCheck 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

On the January 14, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest movie and TV news, chat about Is This Thing On?, discuss Primal season 3 and present an interview with Genndy Tartakovsky, and present an interview with Sam Haft, one of the people behind the music of Hazbin Hotel.(~00:18) NewsThe Lowdown season 2 is happeninghttps://deadline.com/2026/01/kate-winslet-season-2-mare-of-easttown-2027-1236676083/https://www.slashfilm.com/2069300/sydney-sweeney-the-housemaid-sequel-problem-amanda-seyfried/https://www.slashfilm.com/2069230/marvel-star-sebastian-stan-the-batman-2-casting/https://www.slashfilm.com/2068963/star-wars-leadership-changes-kathleen-kennedy-lucasfilm-replacements-leak/https://www.slashfilm.com/2069247/star-wars-changes-lucasfilm-new-leadership/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/tangled-live-action-movie-teagan-croft-milo-manheim-1236466753/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/sarah-catherine-hook-rapunzel-live-action-tangled-1236466566/https://x.com/variety/status/2009394481951355269?s=46&t=QVh-HaPINJQ2CKe1XC0-7Q(~10:37) Is This Thing On? Conversation(~22:13) Primal season 3(~33:03) Genndy Tartakovsky interview(~48:51) Hazbin Hotel season 2(~52:19) Sam Haft 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!Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comCheck out Aura.com: https://aura.com/removeCheck 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

On the January 7, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about their favorite movie moments of 2025.(~00:15) Jacob Hall(~10:52) Nina Starner(~22:07) Brad Oman(~32:22) Jeremy Mathai(~44:57) Bill Bria(~58:56) Ryan Scott(~01:08:59) BJ Colangelo(~01:17:57) Rafael Motamayor(~01:28:57) Chris EvangelistaAll 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!Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comCheck out Aura.com: https://aura.com/removeCheck 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

On the December 31, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about Marty Supreme, discuss Song Sung Blue and present an interview with director Craig Brewer, and chat about The Running Man and present an interview with Edgar Wright.(~02:41) Marty Supreme conversationMarty Supreme Review: Timothée Chalamet Is A Force Of Chaos In Josh Safdie's Phenomenal Ping Pong Dramedy(~25:30) Song Sung Blue discussionHow Much Of Song Sung Blue Is A True Story? Here's The Truth(~35:24) Craig Brewer interview(~44:34) The Running Man chatThe Running Man Review: Glen Powell's Charm Can't Keep This Edgar Wright Action Pic From Stumbling(~48:04) Edgar Wright 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!Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comCheck out Aura.com: https://aura.com/removeCheck 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

On the December 24, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to get into the latest film and TV news, talk about Avatar: Fire & Ash and present interviews with James Cameron, Sigourney Weaver, and some of the other cast members, we’ll get into Kumail Nanjiani’s new stand-up special and speak with Kumail himself, we’ll talk about The Housemaid and present an interview with director Paul Feig, and pull back the curtain on an editor conversation about /Film’s best movies of the year list.(~00:39) Newshttps://www.slashfilm.com/2057940/christopher-nolan-the-odyssey-movie-trailer/https://www.slashfilm.com/2056894/lars-eidinger-brainiac-james-gunns-superman-sequel-man-of-tomorrow/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/paul-king-to-direct-labubu-movie-for-sony-1236453921/https://www.slashfilm.com/2059662/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-marvel-actor-thomas-jane-dr-leonard-bones-mccoy/https://deadline.com/2025/12/the-legend-of-aang-the-last-airbender-paramount-skip-theaters-1236655848/(~02:17) Avatar: Fire & Ash spoiler discussionAvatar: Fire And Ash Review: James Cameron's Sci-Fi Epic Delivers On Multiple Levels(~31:42) James Cameron interview(~39:31) Sigourney Weaver interview(~47:20) Jack Champion, Trinity Bliss, and Bailey Bass interview(~55:01) Sam Worthington, Stephen Lang, and Oona Chaplin interview(~01:02:00) Rob Reiner remembrancehttps://www.slashfilm.com/2051847/rob-reiner-director-stand-by-me-misery-the-princess-bride-dead-obituary/(~01:09:14) Kumail Nanjiani: Night Thoughts discussion(~01:14:43) Kumail Nanjiani interview(~01:28:01) The Housemaid conversationThe Housemaid Review: Sydney Sweeney And Amanda Seyfried Lead Paul Feig's Excellent, Wicked Drama(~01:39:38) Paul Feig interviewhttps://www.slashfilm.com/2048753/the-housemaid-director-paul-feig-interview/(~01:50:20) /Film editors narrow down the site’s best movies of the year listhttps://www.slashfilm.com/2053301/best-movies-of-2025-ranked/All 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

On the December 17, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to get into the latest film and TV news, talk about Wake Up Dead Man and present an interview with the movie’s cinematographer, we’ll chat about Dust Bunny and present an interview with director Bryan Fuller, talk about Fallout season 2 and present interviews with Walton Goggins and Kyle MacLachlan, and wrap things up with a discussion of Silent Night, Deadly Night and an interview with that movie’s director, Mike P. Nelson.(~00:53) Wake Up Dead Man conversationWake Up Dead Man Review: Rian Johnson's Third Knives Out Movie Is Sharp, Smart, And All Too Relevant(~15:40) Steve Yedlin interview(~39:36) Dust Bunny(~49:20) Bryan Fuller interview(~01:05:07) Fallout season 2(~01:10:10) Walton Goggins interview(~01:21:41) Kyle MacLachlan interview(~01:28:02) Silent Night, Deadly NightSilent Night, Deadly Night Review: A Bloody Remake With Something New To Offer [Fantastic Fest](~01:36:24) Mike P. Nelson 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

On the December 10, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to get into the latest film and TV news, talk about Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, follow up on our The Last Frontier conversation from earlier this year and present an interview with the showrunner, touch on the new spoof comedy Fackham Hall and spotlight an interview with that movie’s director, and we’ll end with a new interview with Dogma writer/director Kevin Smith.(~00:10) In The News:https://www.slashfilm.com/2043833/netflix-acquire-warner-bros-reshape-hollywood/https://deadline.com/2025/12/vin-diesel-rock-em-sock-em-robots-1236635812/https://deadline.com/2025/12/clue-scripted-series-peacock-dana-fox-nicholas-stoller-1236635572/https://www.slashfilm.com/2042840/scarlett-johansson-robert-pattinson-the-batman-2-cast-villain/https://www.slashfilm.com/2042760/horror-franchise-2000s-paranormal-activity-reboot-james-wan/https://deadline.com/2025/12/new-men-in-black-movie-bad-boys-for-life-writer-1236636023/https://www.slashfilm.com/2044287/star-wars-episode-iv-a-new-hope-original-theatrical-cut-re-release/(~09:41) Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 conversationFive Nights At Freddy's 2 Review: Scott Cawthon's Convoluted Lore Is The Sequel's Scariest Villain(~20:30) The Last Frontier chat(~27:33) Jon Bokenkamp interview(~37:37) Fackham Hall(~42:13) Jim O’Hanlon interview(~57:39) Kevin Smith 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

On the December 3, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to get into the latest film and TV news, talk about Zootopia 2 and share several interviews with that film’s cast and crew, we’ll talk about the new A24 movie Eternity and present a conversation with that movie’s director, and we’ll end by talking about Criterion’s new version of Eyes Wide Shut and present an interview with that movie’s cinematographer, Larry Smith.(~00:27) In The News:https://deadline.com/2025/12/sonic-universe-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-movies-1236631873/https://www.slashfilm.com/2036313/wicked-3-universal-studio-update/(~01:00) Gift guide shout-out/Film Holiday Gift Guide 2025: The Best Movies & TV Shows Worth Buying On Physical Media/Film Holiday Gift Guide 2025: The Best LEGO Sets, Action Figures, Toys & Collectibles From Movies & TV Shows/Film Holiday Gift Guide 2025: Coolest Clothes, Gear, Homegoods & Decorations For Movie & TV Fans/Film Holiday Gift Guide 2025: The Best Soundtracks From Movies & TV Shows/Film Holiday Gift Guide 2025: Best Hollywood Books For Movie & TV Lovers(~03:33) Jacob’s Trailer Park"Wuthering Heights" | Official TrailerMichael (2026) Official Teaser - Jaafar JacksonFallout Season Two Official Trailer | Prime VideoThe Super Mario Galaxy Movie | Official Trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKYFfYLe5rsShelter | Official Trailer | In Theaters January 30Mother Mary | Official Trailer HD | A2428 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE - New Trailer (HD)READY OR NOT 2: HERE I COME | Official Trailer | Searchlight Pictures(~21:50) Zootopia 2 quasi-spoiler conversationZootopia 2 Review: A Refreshing Reminder Of What Disney Animation Is Capable Of Achieving(~33:30) Jared Bush and Byron Howard interview(~38:13) Carrie Lao and David VanTuyle interview(~42:55) Spoilery discussion of Zootopia 2’s two biggest pop culture references(~48:08) Ginnifer Goodwin and Ke Huy Quan interview(~55:06) Eternity discussionEternity Director David Freyne Wants People To Argue About His Movie [Exclusive Interview](~01:04:01) David Freyne interview(~01:19:42) Eyes Wide Shut conversation(~01:26:14) Larry Smith 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

On the November 26, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to get into the latest film and TV news, have a spoiler-filled discussion about Wicked: For Good, talk about Train Dreams and present an interview with that movie’s director, and talk about Sisu: Road to Revenge and present an interview with that movie’s director as well.(~01:32) In The News:https://www.slashfilm.com/2026746/paramount-next-star-trek-movie-dungeons-and-dragons-directors/https://www.slashfilm.com/2035415/scarlett-johansson-joins-mike-flanagan-the-exorcist-movie/https://www.slashfilm.com/2034804/why-director-justin-lin-left-fast-x/https://www.slashfilm.com/2034800/james-cameron-co-directed-non-avatar-movie-2026-billie-eilish/https://www.slashfilm.com/2032206/why-paramount-r-rated-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-movie-canceled/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/rush-hour-4-brett-ratner-1236435324/(~12:22) Wicked: For GoodWicked: For Good Review: Cynthia Erivo And Ariana Grande Fly High In A 'Good' Sequel(~38:45) Train DreamsTrain Dreams Review: One Of 2025's Best Films Needs To Break Free Of The Netflix Algorithm(~55:08) Train Dreams director Clint Bentley interview(~01:09:58) Sisu: Road to RevengeSisu 2's Most Challenging Action Scene Was Literal Mayhem For The Crew [Exclusive](~01:17:32) Sisu 2 director Jalmari Helander 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

On the November 19, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV news, have spoiler-filled discussions about The Running Man, Now You See Me: Now You Don’t, and In Your Dreams, and we’ll present an interview with Now You See Me: Now You Don’t director Ruben Fleischer and a discussion with Amir Etminan, the editor of Jafar Panahi’s It Was Just An Accident.(~00:25) In The News:https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/disney-plus-gen-ai-user-generated-content-1236426135/https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/amazon-prime-video-ai-video-recaps-1236585608/https://www.slashfilm.com/2025906/poker-face-canceled-creator-rian-johnson-season-3-strange-pitch/https://deadline.com/2025/11/heat-2-christian-bale-from-michael-mann-1236620381/https://www.slashfilm.com/2028629/the-legend-of-zelda-nintendo-live-action-link-zelda-images/(~06:40) The Running ManThe Running Man Review: Glen Powell's Charm Can't Keep This Edgar Wright Action Pic From Stumbling(~27:36) Now You See Me: Now You Don’t(~42:29) Ruben Fleischer interview(~54:38) In Your DreamsNetflix's In Your Dreams Is The Best Pixar Movie They Never Made(~01:08:25) Amir Etminan interview for It Was Just An AccidentAll 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.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

On the November 12, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV news, have a spoiler-filled discussion about Frankenstein, we’ll talk about the new documentary Being Eddie and present an interview with that film’s director, we’ll talk about Predator: Badlands and talk with that film’s director, and replay a conversation from earlier this year about a documentary called Predators (no relation to the sci-fi franchise) and present an interview with that film’s director as well.(~00:39) Plug! /Film Gift Guide(~02:12) In The News:https://www.slashfilm.com/2018318/kpop-demon-hunters-confirmed-release-window/https://www.slashfilm.com/2018782/gremlins-3-missing-most-important-part-original-films-joe-dante/https://www.slashfilm.com/2022800/superman-jimmy-olsen-tv-spin-off-netflix-series-american-vandal-creators/https://www.slashfilm.com/2022833/natalie-portman-dc-comics-movie-v-for-vendetta-hbo-tv-series/https://variety.com/2025/film/news/sabrina-carpenter-alice-in-wonderland-musical-movie-1236575238/Phil Johnston (Wreck-It Ralph, Zootopia) to write a live-action View Master movie for Mattel Studios(~08:16) Frankenstein conversation(~17:37) Frankenstein spoilersFrankenstein Review: Guillermo Del Toro's Gloriously Gothic Monster Movie Is Alive(~29:55) Being Eddie(~45:04) Angus Wall interview(~01:09:43) Predator: Badlands spoiler conversationPredator: Badlands Review: Dan Trachtenberg Delivers The Most Radical Predator Film Since The Original(~01:27:45) Dan Trachtenberg interview(~01:36:50) Predators conversationThis Must-Watch Doc Asks Uncomfortable Questions About A True Crime Sensation(~01:46:41) David Osit 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.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

On the November 5, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV news, have a spoiler-filled discussion about Bugonia, and present a spoilery interview with Michael Chaves, the director of The Conjuring: Last Rites.(~00:25) In The News:https://www.slashfilm.com/2012295/yellowstone-creator-taylor-sheridan-peter-berg-call-of-duty-movie/https://www.slashfilm.com/2011987/scream-7-trailer-horror-series-out-gas/https://www.slashfilm.com/2011913/stranger-things-season-5-trailer/https://www.slashfilm.com/2011667/road-house-reboot-director-doug-liman-amazon-new-sequel/https://www.slashfilm.com/2013551/the-batman-2-production-designer-luke-hull-andor-best-2025-sci-fi-series/https://www.slashfilm.com/2017353/brendan-fraser-rachel-weisz-the-mummy-4-return/https://www.slashfilm.com/2017218/star-trek-movie-update-kelvin-timeline-dead/Miss Piggy movie in the workshttps://www.slashfilm.com/2015900/sony-box-office-flops-streaming-hits-plan/(~27:27) Bugonia spoiler conversation(~45:56) The Conjuring prequel announcedhttps://www.slashfilm.com/2012177/the-conjuring-prequel-movie/(~51:47) Michael Chaves interviewhttps://www.slashfilm.com/1999943/the-conjuring-last-rites-director-michael-chaves-horror-half-billion-horror-hit-interview/All 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.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

On the October 29, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV news, have spoiler-filled discussions about Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere and A House of Dynamite, present interviews with a couple of Nightmare on Elm Street directors, and wrap up with an interview of the creator of the Prime Video animated TV series Hazbin Hotel.(~00:25) In The News:https://deadline.com/2025/10/wga-plans-block-warner-bros-discovery-paramount-merger-1236596108/Netflix Is Adapting The Acclaimed Comic David Fincher Couldn't CrackTwo Horror Directors Are Giving Us Christmas Carol Movies (And One Sounds Way Better)Why Elizabeth Olsen Doesn't Want To Star In Movies That Are Made For StreamingA New GI Joe And Transformers Animated Series Has Comics' Biggest Mastermind Working For ItOne Of Netflix's Best Animated Movies Ever Is Finally Getting A Sequelhttps://deadline.com/2025/10/austin-butler-sonny-crockett-miami-vice-movie-1236596196/https://deadline.com/2025/10/michael-b-jordan-miami-vice-movie-1236595459/Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey Is Literally Changing Movie TheatersYellowstone Creator Taylor Sheridan Is Leaving Paramount (But There's A Catch)https://deadline.com/2025/10/monster-mash-song-miramax-movie-1236599994/(~04:00) Springsteen: Deliver Me From NowhereSpringsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere Review: Jeremy Allen White's Incredible, Haunted Performance Elevates This Biopic(~25:23) A House of DynamiteA House Of Dynamite Review: Kathryn Bigelow's Nuclear War Thriller Will Give You Anxiety(~44:47) A Nightmare on Elm Street 2 conversation(~49:19) ANOES 2: Freddy’s Revenge director Jack Sholder (~01:05:56) Freddy’s Dead: The Finale Nightmare(~01:10:48) Freddy’s Dead: The Finale Nightmare director Rachel Talalay interview(~01:25:19) Halloween media diet(~01:32:54) Hazbin Hotel creator Vivienne Medrano 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.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

On the October 22, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV trailers, have a spoiler-filled chat about Black Phone 2, present an interview with co-writer C. Robert Cargill, discuss the new five-part documentary series Mr. Scorsese, and present an interview with that project’s director, Rebecca Miller.(~00:30) In The News:https://www.slashfilm.com/2002363/netflix-american-answer-the-crown-kennedy-series/https://www.slashfilm.com/2001877/wicked-for-good-ruined-surprise-cameo-colman-domingo-cowardly-lion/https://www.slashfilm.com/2002709/why-disney-scrapped-kylo-ren-adam-driver-star-wars-movie/https://www.slashfilm.com/2003364/stranger-things-series-finale-netflix-theatrical-release/https://www.slashfilm.com/2003496/netflix-catan-movies-tv-shows/(~13:10) Jacob’s Trailer ParkPsycho Killer | Official TrailerDIE MY LOVE | Official Trailer | In Theaters November | With Jennifer Lawrence & Robert PattinsonMercy | Official TrailerA Knight of the Seven Kingdoms | Official Teaser Trailer | HBO Maxhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4wiXj9NmEEPrimate | Official Trailer (2026 Movie)(~26:22) Black Phone 2Black Phone 2 Review: This Sequel Is Dream Warriors Good [Fantastic Fest](~47:13) Interview with C. Robert Cargill(~01:13:05) Mr. ScorseseMr. Scorsese Review: A Loving Tribute To Our Greatest Living Filmmaker(~01:32:03) Interview with Rebecca MillerAll 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.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

On the October 15, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV news, discuss Tron: Ares and present an interview with one of that film’s writers, and talk about the new Apple show The Last Frontier and present an interview with that show’s star, Jason Clarke.(~01:30) In The News:https://deadline.com/2025/10/minecraft-2-release-date-1236574896/Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair will be released in theaters nationwide for the first time everNetflix has announced a Peaky Blinders sequel. There will be two new seasons, with each consisting of six 60-minute episodes.https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/stranger-things-5-runtimes-first-four-episodes-1236551797/https://www.slashfilm.com/1995109/m-night-shyamalan-next-tv-series-magic-8-ball/https://deadline.com/2025/10/george-clooney-oceans-14-warner-bros-update-1236573384/https://deadline.com/2025/10/bradley-cooper-oceans-prequel-margot-robbie-1236574659/https://deadline.com/2025/10/tangled-scarlett-johansson-resumes-development-1236574770/https://deadline.com/2025/10/crush-spec-john-fischer-sells-20th-century-studios-1236574771/https://deadline.com/2025/10/knives-out-rian-johnson-break-original-script-1236582323/https://deadline.com/2025/10/amazon-mgm-studios-united-artists-heat-2-leonardo-dicaprio-1236572358/https://deadline.com/2025/10/clue-scripted-series-dana-fox-nicholas-stoller-board-game-1236573352/https://deadline.com/2025/10/clue-competition-series-netflix-1236571635/https://deadline.com/2025/09/simpsons-new-movie-release-date-marvel-1236565221/https://deadline.com/2025/10/jason-bateman-tom-holland-the-partner-john-grisham-movie-1236569719/https://deadline.com/2025/10/final-destination-7-michiel-blanchart-1236569659/https://deadline.com/2025/10/bela-lugosi-biopic-leonardo-dicaprio-in-works-universal-1236584697/(~10:52) Tron: AresTron: Ares Review: A Thoughtless Sequel With An Uncharismatic Lead But A Pretty Great Soundtrack(~29:54) Interview with Jesse Wigutow(~40:30) The Last Frontier(~51:21) Interview with Jason ClarkeAll 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.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

On the October 8, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to present interviews with the co-writer, producer, and director of Good Boy, and Steve Agee, who plays John Economos on Peacemaker season 2.(~00:57) Good Boy(~02:41) Interview with Good Boy director Ben Leonberg(~12:53) Interview with Peacemaker season 2 actor Steve AgeeAll 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.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

On the October 1, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV news, discuss one of the most anticipated movies of the year, Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another, and present interviews with that movie’s stars.(~00:45) In The News:https://deadline.com/2025/09/james-bond-cast-unknown-british-actor-denis-villeneuve-dune-1236554375/(~07:15) Jacob’s Trailer ParkThe Bride!: The Bride! | Official TeaserIt: Welcome to Derry: IT: Welcome to Derry | Official Trailer | HBO MaxMando & Grogu: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pa1KLXuW0YAnaconda: ANACONDA – Official Trailer (HD)Avatar: Fire and Ash: Avatar: Fire and Ash | New TrailerA House of Dynamite: A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE | Official Trailer | Netflix(~20:48) One Battle After AnotherOne Battle After Another Review: Paul Thomas Anderson's Fiercely Political Action-Comedy-Thriller Is The Best Movie Of 2025(~48:20) Interviews with One Battle After Another stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Benicio del Toro, Teyona Taylor, Regina Hall, and Chase InfinitiAll 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.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

On the September 24, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV news, the Halloween Horror Nights experience in Las Vegas, Justin Tipping’s new sports horror movie Him, and Kogonada’s A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, and I’ll wrap up by talking a bit about Slow Horses season 5 and presenting an interview with showrunner Will Smith.(~00:25) In The News:https://www.slashfilm.com/1971533/abc-pulls-jimmy-kimmel-live-bad-news-american-media/https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/damon-lindelof-pledges-not-to-work-with-disney-jimmy-kimmel-suspension-1236523784/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/jimmy-kimmel-suspension-reactions-marvel-disney-stars-1236376120/https://bsky.app/profile/mattbelloni.bsky.social/post/3lzf47qwewc2yMore than 400 celebrities signed an open letter from the ACLU calling this a “dark moment for freedom of speech in our nation,” comparing the situation to the McCarthyism that ruled over the 1950s.Disney brought him back: https://www.slashfilm.com/1975610/jimmy-kimmel-live-return-date-disney/https://variety.com/2025/digital/news/disney-plus-hulu-price-increases-october-2025-1236527241/https://deadline.com/2025/09/sleepaway-camp-kenan-thompson-developing-reimagining-1236548085/https://deadline.com/2025/09/randy-savage-biopic-kenan-thompson-in-development-1236552908/https://deadline.com/2025/09/scorsese-dicaprio-jennifer-lawrence-what-happens-at-night-1236548458/https://variety.com/2025/music/news/taylor-swift-film-theaters-october-showgirl-1236524158/https://x.com/AMCTheatres/status/1969072793095483593https://www.instagram.com/reel/DO1HzoNAVYX/?igsh=M2kxb3g4eWNyZm1vhttps://deadline.com/2025/09/paramount-lands-here-be-monsters-tron-ares-joachim-ronning-1236549380/https://deadline.com/2025/09/long-walk-david-jonsson-cooper-hoffman-the-chaperones-1236552986/(~05:05) Halloween Horror Nights: Vegas EditionHere's How Universal's Horror Unleashed Compares To Halloween Horror Nights(~12:55) HimHim Review: Marlon Wayans Is Scary Good In This Nightmarish Sports Horror Movie(~21:43) A Big Bold Beautiful JourneyA Big Bold Beautiful Journey Review: A High-Concept Romantic Fantasy With No Passion(~35:24) Slow Horses season 5(~37:21) Interview with Slow Horses showrunner Will SmithAll 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.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

On the September 17, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV news, have a spoiler-filled discussion about the new movie The Long Walk, talk a little about Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, and then BJ’s going to tell me about Gen V season 2 and present some interviews with the people behind that show.(~00:25) In The News:https://www.slashfilm.com/1969575/robert-redford-actor-dead-obituary/https://variety.com/lists/emmys-2025-winners-studio-penguin-severance/https://www.slashfilm.com/1966087/paramount-warner-bros-sale-disaster-movies/https://www.slashfilm.com/1966077/super-mario-bros-movie-sequel-perfect-nintendo-game-adaptation/https://www.slashfilm.com/1968738/why-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-perfect-nintendo-cinematic-universe/https://www.slashfilm.com/1965361/sherlock-holmes-animated-tv-series/(~09:51) The Long WalkThe Long Walk Review: An Emotionally Obliterating All-Time Great Stephen King Adaptation(~47:14) Spinal Tap II: The End ContinuesSpinal Tap 2 Upgraded The Original's Most Famous Joke, But You're Not Gonna See It (Yet)(~56:03) Gen VGen V Season 2 Review: The Boys Spin-Off Avoids A Sophomore Slump By Showing A Little Heart(~01:06:20) Interviews with Sean Patrick Thomas, Hamish Linklater, Lizze Broadway, Maddie Phillips, and Asa GermannAll 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.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

On the September 10, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV news, chat about The Conjuring: Last Rites, and have a spoiler-filled conversation about the new TV show, The Paper. We’ll also present a quick interview with a couple of that show’s cast members, and then wrap with a conversation about Spike Lee’s Highest 2 Lowest.(~:30) In The News:https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/will-smith-sets-first-look-film-deal-paramount-1236360208/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/street-fighter-movie-plot-cast-1236361494/ (Legendary/Paramount deal)Bluey movie coming to theaters on August 6, 2027 (will likely be competing with Secret Wars, Shrek 5, and Frozen III for biggest movie of the year)https://variety.com/2025/film/news/michael-caine-ends-retirement-last-witch-hunter-2-1236512021/https://www.slashfilm.com/1962376/the-conjuring-last-rites-box-office-domination-reasons/https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/the-conjuring-hbo-max-series-nancy-won-showrunner-1236512675/https://deadline.com/2025/09/amityville-horror-david-f-sandberg-reimagining-amazon-mgm-1236512692/https://deadline.com/2025/09/cliffhanger-sequel-reboot-sylvester-stallone-classic-1236510228/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/amc-theatres-horror-fans-slash-pass-1236362854/(~20:55) The Conjuring: Last RitesThe Conjuring: Last Rites Review: The Warrens Go Out With A Scream In This Hectic, Sweet Finale(~37:45) The PaperThe Paper Review: The Office Spin-Off Is A Hilarious, Charming, And Unexpected Love Letter To Journalism(~01:06:05) Melvin Gregg and Ramona Young, who play Detrick and Nicole(~01:10:56) Highest 2 LowestHighest 2 Lowest Review: Spike Lee & Denzel Washington Reunite For A Bumpy, Exciting Kurosawa RemakeAll 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.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

On the September 3, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV news, hear a report about Halloween Horror Nights 2025, we’ll present an interview with the people behind The Roses and talk about that film, and wrap up with the final segment of Brad’s Digman! interview.(~2:18) In The News:https://www.slashfilm.com/1952948/ryan-gosling-star-wars-starfighter-movie-cast-first-look-image/https://www.slashfilm.com/1952217/amazon-lawsuit-digital-movies-battle-cry-better-film-future/https://deadline.com/2025/08/anthony-ippolito-sylvester-stallone-i-play-rocky-movie-1236499116/https://deadline.com/2025/09/cary-elwes-cast-fx-very-young-frankenstein-pilot-1236504332/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/mortal-kombat-ii-summer-2026-release-date-1236357393/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/kobe-bryant-movie-warner-bros-alex-sohn-gavin-johannsen-1236351809/https://variety.com/2025/film/news/wake-up-dead-man-knives-out-theatrical-release-netflix-1236504241/Paramount's Call Of Duty Movie Has To Overcome One Big Problem(~19:14) Halloween Horror Nights 2025Five Nights At Freddy's Is A Better Halloween Horror Nights Maze Than A MovieUniversal's Terrifier Maze Does One Thing Halloween Horror Nights Has Never Done BeforeEvery 2025 Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights Maze Ranked(~33:15) The RosesThe Roses Review: A Devilishly Hilarious Dark Comedy About Love & Marriage(~45:14) Jay Roach and Tony McNamara interview(~01:00:38) Final segment of the Digman 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.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

On the August 27, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV news, talk a bit about Honey Don’t!, present an interview with a cast member of Marvel’s Thunderbolts, and wrap up with a listener email.(~00:38) In The News:https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/nicolas-cage-true-detective-season-5-1236444023/https://deadline.com/2025/08/the-paper-premiere-all-episodes-binge-1236494468/https://www.indiewire.com/news/analysis/good-boy-dog-point-of-view-horror-movie-wide-release-2-1235147111/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/highlander-remake-casts-karen-gillan-1236350232/https://deadline.com/2025/08/kpop-demon-hunters-netflix-most-popular-film-ever-1236498083/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/kpop-demon-hunters-sony-netflix-sequel-talks-1236353972/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/cobra-kai-creators-tackling-knight-rider-movie-universal-1236353961/https://deadline.com/2025/08/pedro-pascal-todd-haynes-gay-movie-de-noche-1236498843/(~11:45) Jacob’s Trailer ParkKeeper: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8TK8uJjyJgGood Boy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4-CRkd_74gBallad of a Small Player: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVuAfgSLFI4Fallout season 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TsP09cZA7oThe Mastermind: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcncY3iYol0Arco: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNUkW6ywV-cAnemone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVqoyMi98OI(~25:50) Honey Don’t!Honey Don't! Review: Margaret Qualley Sizzles In Ethan Coen's Moody, Unabashedly Queer Noir(~38:00) Geraldine Viswanathan interview(~52:34) Listener emailYiFeng from Boston wrote in, offering some more information about the conversation Bill and I had about physical media last week:1. The biggest jump in quality on disc vs streaming is audio! Currently, ALL streaming platforms are lossy. An average 2hr film is around 500 megabytes lossy for streaming (equivalent to crappy mp3s) vs 5 GIGAbytes lossless (basically identical to studio masters, with no loss at all). So if Wes has full range speakers, you can tell movie soundtracks on Blu-rays have 10x more information than any streaming platforms.2. As for video quality, bitrate-wise the most famous example is the Game of Thrones episode, “The Long Night,” which was a pixelated dark mess on HBO Max, but on 4k disc using a properly calibrated Dolby Vision display, you won’t see pixelization nor macroblocking but pristine high quality hdr image. The biggest selling feature of 4k is hdr!3. At the time of this email, Gemini Man (and Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk) are the only two titles on 4k disc encoded with 60fps dolby vision. Every other 4k disc is 24fps. Currently, 4k discs do not allow for higher than 60fps but can potentially be updated to be variable or 120fps, but as of today, it tops out at 60fps.All 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.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

On the August 20, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV news.(~00:33) In The News:Severance Season 3 Is Undergoing A Big BTS Shakeup Thanks To Ben StillerHundreds Of Classic Looney Tunes Have A New Streaming Home (For Now)HBO Max Has Made Itself A Streaming Destination For Anime FansA New World War Z Movie Might Finally Happen - And It Shouldn't Be A Sequelhttps://deadline.com/2025/08/zack-snyder-last-photograph-stuart-martin-fra-fee-1236492175/https://deadline.com/2025/08/guy-pearce-jack-odonnell-danny-boyle-rupert-murdoch-movie-1236490882/https://deadline.com/2025/08/duffer-brothers-paramount-deal-1236492061/https://deadline.com/2025/08/jason-momoa-david-leitch-pirate-amazon-mgm-studios-1236492399/(~14:01) Nobody 2 spoiler-free conversationNobody 2 Review: Bob Odenkirk Is Invincible In A Violent, Fun Sequel That Wastes No Time(~23:10) Listener emails:Lorenzo wrote in responding to our conversation about James Gunn’s Superman. “Lex’s employee with the mustache is a character named Sydney Happersen.  He was introduced during John Byrne’s post-Crisis Superman run, and he worked with Lex there in the comics too.  Coincidentally, he was introduced in the same comic book issue as Amanda McCoy, who is another associate of Lex’s who also recently made her live-action debut (during the final season of Superman & Lois).James Gunn has lamented having locked himself into using Adam Warlock in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 after setting him up in a credits scene in Vol. 2 and is therefore trying to move away from using credits scenes to set the stage for future projects. This, I think, explains why he opted to introduce Supergirl prior to the credits rolling on Superman. As for the way in which Supergirl is depicted in her cameo, her upcoming film is based on Tom King’s Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow series, which begins with Supergirl getting drunk on a planet with a red sun as alluded to in her cameo. With regards to Lobo’s role in the Supergirl movie, I don’t think we can really say with much certainty that Kara and Lobo will be “teaming up”. Lobo was not in the Woman of Tomorrow comics. While King initially planned to use Lobo in that run, Lobo didn’t wind up making it in when all was said and done. However, based on those comics I think it’s pretty easy to surmise how Lobo might be incorporated into the film adaptation, and it’s not as an ally to Kara. I think that Lobo will sort of be competing with Supergirl to get to Krem (the big bad of the comic and the movie) first to collect a bounty on him. Lobo is an antihero, so perhaps by the end of the film he will wind up on Supergirl’s side, but I think he will mostly be an antagonist in the movie.I was shocked to hear you guys weren’t fond of the song choice during the Mr. Terrific fight scene. I think that song is lovely. It feels like it could’ve come right off the 50 First Dates soundtrack.(~26:06) Wes from Dallas Fort-Worth wrote in and said:Just wanted to get some help with selecting physical media. I would like to get back into buying Blu-rays but this time, I plan to be very selective and get only the best quality versions.When shopping for them, I see that it has become a mess as there’s just basic movies on Blu-ray, there’s special feature Blu-rays, and then there’s those like the upcoming Tombstone re-release that is probably the best quality you’ll be able to find it in.So my questions are:1. What do I look for on the box to know that this is actually the very best version of a film and that I’m not just buying a standard copy that was out on Blu-ray.2. Could you do a ranking of the best Blu-rays that have the definitive versions of a movie?3. With bandwidth speeds increasing, do you think streaming from Netflix or iTunes will get to the same quality as these Blu-ray’s?4. Off topic - any chance we’ll ever get to see the 120 fps version of Gemini Man somewhere, especially since many TVs now support this?All 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.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

On the August 13, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by a bunch of people to talk about the latest film and TV news, and present interviews with the folks behind Weapons, Fixed, and season 3 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.(~00:25) In The News:https://deadline.com/2025/08/final-destination-7-in-works-lori-evans-taylor-1236482729/https://deadline.com/2025/08/lionsgate-legendary-merger-buzz-jon-feltheimer-1236481733/(Paramount might try to buy WB)https://deadline.com/2025/08/paramount-sets-rights-deal-tko-group-streaming-1236483386/https://deadline.com/2025/08/pedro-pascal-tony-gilroy-behemoth-1236482461/https://deadline.com/2025/08/kristen-wiig-jonah-hill-cut-off-release-date-1236482531/https://deadline.com/2025/08/rambo-prequel-movie-noah-centineo-1236483104/(~18:05) Weapons spoiler-free chat(~23:49) Weapons spoiler discussion(~43:29) Zach Cregger interview(~51:18) Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3(~01:08:57) Akiva Goldsman and Henry Alonso Myers interview(~01:18:50) Fixed(~01:31:06) Genndy Tartakovsky 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.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

On the August 7, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by a bunch of people to talk about the latest film and TV news, recount a work trip he took to Thailand for Jurassic World Rebirth, and dig into new releases The Naked Gun and Together, plus play interviews with the folks behind those movies.(~01:15) In The News:https://variety.com/2025/film/news/spider-verse-spinoff-spider-punk-daniel-kaluuya-1236478758/How Sony's Spider-Punk Movie Could Best Marvel Studios At Their Own Gamehttps://deadline.com/2025/08/mark-ruffalo-spider-man-brand-new-day-incredible-hulk-1236476885/https://deadline.com/2025/08/tom-holland-plays-coy-james-bond-casting-rumors-1236477122/https://deadline.com/2025/08/steven-knight-james-bond-bucket-list-1236476308/https://variety.com/2025/film/news/star-wars-starfighter-matt-smith-1236479252/https://deadline.com/2025/07/presumed-innocent-season-2-jack-reynor-1236473525/https://deadline.com/2025/07/oceans-prequel-lee-isaac-chung-1236475906/https://deadline.com/2025/08/nancy-meyers-reacts-the-holiday-limited-series-1236477053/https://deadline.com/2025/08/a-quiet-place-part-iii-john-krasinski-1236476483/(~29:10) The Naked Gun(~46:40) Doug Mand and Dan Gregor interview(~01:05:31) Akiva Schaffer interviewThe Naked Gun Director Talks Spoof 'Rules' And The Reboot's Funniest Moments [Exclusive Interview]The Naked Gun Review: Comedy Is Back With The Biggest, Hardest & Stupidest Laughs In Years(~01:16:54) Together(~01:27:25) Michael Shanks interview(~01:37:50) Alison Brie and Dave Franco interviewAlison Brie And Dave Franco Want To Freak You Out Together [Exclusive Interview]Together Review: Alison Brie And Dave Franco Get Gross In A Body Horror Comedy [Sundance](~01:46:28) Jurassic World Rebirth Thailand recap(~01:50:54) Gareth Edwards/Jonathan Bailey(~01:56:35) Luna Blaise/David Iocano(~02:01:52) Audrina MirandaJurassic World Rebirth is now available to rent or own on DigitalAll 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.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

On the July 30, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by a bunch of people to talk about the latest film and TV news, talk about The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Happy Gilmore 2, and present an interview with the director of Happy Gilmore 2.(~:45) In The News:https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/wolfenstein-tv-series-amazon-kilter-patrick-somerville-1236469609/https://www.slashfilm.com/1921066/south-park-season-27-premiere-donald-trump-war/https://www.slashfilm.com/1921694/south-park-season-27-show-biggest-fight-paramount/https://deadline.com/2025/07/skydance-paramount-global-merger-fcc-approval-1236467949/https://deadline.com/2025/07/coyote-vs-acme-comic-con-1236469435/https://variety.com/2025/film/news/predator-comic-con-arnold-schwarzenegger-killer-of-killers-1236470941/(~10:00) Jacob’s Trailer Parkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8R6DMlDtxkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOZjfK6zIrohttps://www.slashfilm.com/1913918/stranger-things-season-5-trailer-song-deep-purple/https://www.slashfilm.com/1791770/mortal-kombat-2-trailer/https://www.slashfilm.com/1915003/tron-ares-trailer-selling-points-not-jared-leto/https://www.slashfilm.com/1914804/fixed-filthiest-movie-2025-animated-netflix-release-trailer/https://www.slashfilm.com/1914042/pixar-hoppers-trailer/https://www.slashfilm.com/1918010/predator-badlands-trailer-alien-crossover-confirmed/(~25:46) The Fantastic Four: First Steps(~34:13) Spoilers for The Fantastic Four: First StepsThe Fantastic Four: First Steps Review: The MCU Gets It Right Again With Heroes Making The World A Better Place(~56:30) Happy Gilmore 2(~01:12:02) Spoilers for Happy Gilmore 2(~01:14:35) Interview with Happy Gilmore 2 director Kyle NewachekHappy Gilmore 2 Review: The Comedy Sequel Takes A Big Swing But Completely Whiffs ItAll 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.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

On the July 23, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by a bunch of people to talk about the latest film and TV news, talk about Eddington, Sorry, Baby, and Digman! season 2, and we’ll present interviews with the folks behind those projects.(~00:27) In The News:https://deadline.com/2025/07/booster-gold-tv-series-pilot-hbo-david-jenkins-1236464802/https://www.slashfilm.com/1915252/dredd-2-never-happen-taika-waititi-reboot-inevitable/https://deadline.com/2025/07/captain-planet-live-action-series-netflix-berlanti-appian-way-1236460562/https://bloody-disgusting.com/exclusives/3888727/new-purge-film-in-the-works-from-franchise-creator-james-demonaco-exclusive/https://deadline.com/2025/07/ted-lasso-season-4-cast-production-photo-1236463473/https://www.slashfilm.com/1918056/next-wonder-woman-movie-update-writer-james-gunn-superman/https://variety.com/2025/film/news/marvel-x-men-recasting-secret-wars-1236465269/(~29:27) Eddington(~32:30) Spoilers for Eddington(~52:35) Ari Aster interviewEddington Review: Ari Aster Holds Up A Mirror To American Insanity In This Twisted Western(~01:03:37) Sorry, Baby(~01:15:47) Eva Victor, Naomi Ackie, and Lucas Hedges interviewA24's Sorry, Baby Director And Stars On Finding Humor In Horrible Situations [Exclusive Interview](~01:30:25) Digman! season 2(~01:36:05) Andy Samberg and Neil Campbell 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.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

On the July 16, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by a bunch of people to talk about the latest film and TV news, have spoiler-filled conversations about James Gunn’s Superman and Poker Face season 2, and present interviews with the people behind those projects.(~01:08) In The News:https://www.slashfilm.com/1913786/legend-zelda-movie-link-zelda-actors-bo-bragason-benjamin-evan-ainsworth/https://www.fangoria.com/werwulf-cast-aaron-taylor-johnson/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky&utm_campaign=fangoria.bsky.socialhttps://deadline.com/2025/07/road-house-2-guy-ritchie-exits-1236454491/https://deadline.com/2025/07/the-odyssey-christopher-noland-advance-ticket-sales-1236458808/https://deadline.com/2025/07/james-gunn-superman-tv-spinoffs-1236454947/(~06:55) Superman spoiler-free conversation: General thoughts, plus talk about the trio of main cast members(~20:15) David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, and Nicholas Hoult interview(~26:45) Superman conversation continues with full spoilers(~56:15) James Gunn interviewSuperman Review: James Gunn's Charming Crowd Pleaser Is Silly In All The Right Ways(~01:03:35) Poker Face spoiler-filled conversation(~01:26:09) Poker Face season 2 showrunner Tony Tost interviewAll the other stuff you need to know:If you’d like to find me, you can hear me on a brand new podcast I’m doing called Pop Cultured, and if you’ve been listening to this show for a long time, you’ll hear several familiar voices on that. You can check us out at patreon.com/popculturedYou 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.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

On the July 9, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by a bunch of people to talk about the latest film and TV news, have spoiler-filled conversations about The Bear season 4 and Jurassic World Rebirth, and we’ll also have an interview with Jurassic World Rebirth director Gareth Edwards.(~00:23) In The News:https://www.slashfilm.com/1899608/vin-diesel-fast-and-furious-11-conditions-ruin-franchise/https://www.slashfilm.com/1902108/neil-druckmann-hbo-the-last-of-us-season-3-exit-explained/https://www.slashfilm.com/1902690/charlize-theron-the-old-guard-3-netflix-series-future/https://deadline.com/2025/07/jon-m-chu-hot-wheels-movie-warner-bros-1236450531/(~19:00) Jacob’s Trailer ParkProject Hail Mary (400 million views in one week, the most ever for a non-sequel, non-remake)The Cat in the HatThe Running ManBugoniaRoofman(~30:30) Jurassic World Rebirth Review: This Back-To-Basics Dino Flick Gets Stuck In The Mud(~01:04:35) Gareth Edwards interview(~01:22:56) Spoiler-filled conversation about The Bear season 4The Bear Season 4 Review: Last Season's Flawed Recipe Is Improved With An Emotional FeastAll 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.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

On the July 2, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by a bunch of people to talk about the latest film and TV news, Joseph Kosinski’s F1, M3GAN 2.0, play the Ironheart interview we teased last week, and celebrate the 41st anniversary of This is Spinal Tap.(~01:12) In The News:Amazon Has Hired The Perfect Director For James Bond 26 (But There's One Issue)Rumored Bond actorsA Social Network Sequel Is Finally Happening, But There's One Big Problemhttps://deadline.com/2025/06/the-stand-doug-liman-to-direct-film-adaptation-paramount-1236441818/Edgar Wright's Running Man Remake Trailer Makes One Big Change From The Stephen King Bookhttps://deadline.com/2025/06/dave-bautista-to-star-the-romantic-paramount-1236442381/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/fx-mel-brooks-very-young-frankenstein-comedy-1236299816/(~30:22) M3GAN 2.0 Review: Judgment Day Is Messy Mayhem In This 'Bad Straight Camp' Sequel(~37:15) Spoilers - M3GAN 2.0 highs and lows(~47:40) Ivanna Sakhno interview(~52:03) This is Spinal Tap(~01:06:15) Rob Reiner interview(~01:19:26) F1 discussion (spoiler-free)(~01:37:39) Ironheart spoiler discussion(~01:50:36) Ironheart interview with Sev Ohanian and Zoie NagelhoutAll 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.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

On the June 25, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by a bunch of people to talk about the latest film and TV news, have a big discussion about Danny Boyle’s 28 Years Later, talk about Marvel’s Ironheart, and celebrate the 50th anniversary of Jaws.(~01:37) In The News:Every New James Bond Director Contender Has One Thing In CommonTop Gun 3 Will Give Tom Cruise's Maverick A Very Different Kind Of Crisis(~10:53) Ironheart Review: Marvel's Latest Show Is The Breath Of Fresh Air The MCU Truly Needs(~27:07) 28 Years Later Review: A Scary, Gruesome, And Surprisingly Emotional Horror Saga(~37:23) Spoilers for 28 Years Later(~01:04:39) Jaws has turned 50. Here’s how it’s impacted HollywoodJaws Forever Changed The Way Movies Were Released, And We're Still Feeling That ImpactIt's 2025 And I Just Watched Jaws For The First Time – These Are My Honest ThoughtsAll 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.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

On the June 18, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by a bunch of people to talk about the latest film and TV news and present interviews with the writer/director of Materialists and the director of The Mortician, which has officially become the most-watched HBO doc of the last five years.In The News: (~01:45)James Gunn's DC Universe Will Avoid Marvel's Biggest Problem With A Simple RuleOne Of The Best DC Comics Ever Is Becoming A Show (With One Game-Changer)Robert Eggers' A Christmas Carol Can Actually Capture What Most Adaptations MissSpaceballs 2 Is Actually Happening, And It's Already Done The Impossiblehttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/harold-and-kumar-sequel-in-the-works-1236292052/https://deadline.com/2025/06/netflix-tf1-france-1236436374/Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere | Official Trailer(~30:35) Materialists Review: Celine Song Brings A Beautiful Depth And Yearning To The Traditional Rom-Com(~37:27) Materialists spoiler discussion(~01:01:40) Celine Song interview(~01:12:09) The Mortician(~01:21:27) The Mortician spoiler discussion(~01:26:17) The Mortician ending(~01:36:55) Joshua Rofé 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.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

On the June 11, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by a bunch of people to announce a giveaway, talk about the latest film and TV news, and present interviews with the star and director of Ballerina, the stars of The Phoenician Scheme, and Dan Trachtenberg, the co-writer and director of Predator: Killer of Killers.The Nice Guys 4K (~00:28)Giveaway! (~02:36) Tune into Shout! TV’s Double Take on 6/13 for a Pride Month double feature hosted by BJ and Harmony Colangelo. Shout! TV was able to hook us up with two special bundles that can be won by /Film Weekly listeners. These bundles consist of a 4K version of Rock ‘n Roll High School, a 4K version of Streets of Fire, a Blu-ray of Valley Girl, a Blu-ray of Sleepaway Camp, and a copy of the Sleepaway Camp book that BJ and Harmony wrote. To win, send an email to [email protected] with the word “Giveaway” in the subject line, and tell us who your favorite queer movie character is and what you love about them. Winners must be based in the U.S., so apologies to our international listeners on this one, and this is crucial, to win, you must include your home address so I can send it to the people who are actually going to be mailing these out. In The News: (~06:03)https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/warner-bros-discovery-split-what-happens-hbo-max-movie-studios-tv-networks-1236423363/https://variety.com/2025/film/news/mia-goth-star-wars-starfighter-ryan-gosling-1236421361/https://deadline.com/2025/06/nick-jonas-paul-stanley-kiss-movie-1236424271/https://deadline.com/2025/06/saw-blumhouse-atomic-monster-buy-out-1236423712/https://deadline.com/2025/06/one-of-them-days-sequel-keke-palmer-sza-1236423581/https://deadline.com/2025/06/octavia-spencer-ma-sequel-blumhouse-1236423206/https://deadline.com/2025/06/texas-chainsaw-massacre-taylor-sheridan-bidding-war-1236425911/https://deadline.com/2025/06/cliff-booth-movie-netflix-brad-pitt-yahya-abdul-mateen-ii-1236428672/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/rachel-brosnahan-presumed-innocent-season-2-apple-tv-1236261518/Jacob’s Trailer Park (~32:56)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o34WOE1a8aQhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x--N03NO130https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0kqkRZHqk4https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRqU2276eaQhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKzRPFvky9Yhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFzH1AWxgIMhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7t9cPtA9St0https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oL6jZqExlIk(~43:40) Ballerina Review: Some Great Action Scenes Can't Save This Dull John Wick Spin-Off(~49:49) Operatic vs. back-to-basics(~53:30) Spoiler discussion begins(~59:22) Ana de Armas interview(~01:03:11) Len Wiseman interview(~01:17:21) Predator: Killer Of Killers Review: The Franchise Goes Animated To Spectacular Results(~01:21:45) Spoiler discussion begins(~01:21:51) Dan Trachtenberg interview(~01:46:28) The Phoenician Scheme Review: A Breezy, Hilarious Wes Anderson Romp(~01:56:39) Benicio del Toro, Michael Cera, and Mia Threapleton 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.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

On the June 4, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by a bunch of people to talk about the latest film and TV news and present interviews with a bunch of directors, including the filmmakers behind Bring Her Back, the director of the Tim Robinson comedy Friendship, Kevin Smith, and legendary director Ridley Scott.In The News: (~01:10)Stranger Things 5 | Date Announcement | Netflixhttps://deadline.com/2025/05/cillian-murphy-daniel-craig-damien-chazelle-movie-1236406062/https://deadline.com/2025/05/hershey-movie-alan-ruck-richard-kind-david-costabile-1236412338/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/luca-guadagnino-to-direct-openai-movie-1236236357/https://deadline.com/2025/05/ariana-grande-meet-the-parents-movie-1236413786/https://deadline.com/2025/06/skydance-ryan-coogler-aneesh-chaganty-doppelganger-1236422221/https://www.slashfilm.com/1876101/james-cameron-horror-movie-the-devils-avatar-4-director-question/Bring Her Back (~19:53)How it compares to Talk to Me (~20:18)Sally Hawkins’ performance, and way the film handles grief (23:30)The movie’s violence/gore (~30:40)Interview with Danny and Michael Philippou (~38:40)Friendship (~54:16)Paul Rudd’s I Love You, Man connection (~59:23)Some of our favorite moments (~01:03:42)Interview with writer/director Andrew DeYoung (~01:08:53)Dogma (~01:26:13)Where does Dogma stand in Kevin Smith’s filmography? (~01:28:41)Jason Mewes’ performance (~01:32:37)The Wild, Complete Story Behind Kevin Smith Reclaiming Dogma For Re-ReleaseWhy Kevin Smith Paid Tribute To John Hughes In Dogma But Still Dumped On Home AloneInterview with Kevin Smith (~01:33:45)Kingdom of Heaven (~01:41:15)Is this Ridley Scott’s best movie? (~01:50:26)Ridley Scott interview (~01:53:00)All 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.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