Movie &amp; TV discussion, interviews, and analysis from the editors and writers at slashfilm.com.

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On the October 7, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by multiple people to talk about the latest film and TV news, have a conversation about the new Tom Cruise film Digger, chat about Verity, the latest Colleen Hoover adaptation, and wrap up with an interview with John Wilson, the director of a new documentary called The History of Concrete.(~00:25) News<ul><li><a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2275589/warner-bros-discovery-paramount-merger-company-name-announced/" rel="nofollow">https://www.slashfilm.com/2275589/warner-bros-discovery-paramount-merger-company-name-announced/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/bradley-cooper-g-i-joe-movie-paramount-danny-mcbride-1236720404/" rel="nofollow">https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/bradley-cooper-g-i-joe-movie-paramount-danny-mcbride-1236720404/</a></li><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/10/walton-goggins-michael-b-jordan-austin-butler-miami-vice-85-1237144625/" rel="nofollow">https://deadline.com/2026/10/walton-goggins-michael-b-jordan-austin-butler-miami-vice-85-1237144625/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2275841/star-trek-movie-reboot-details-no-legacy-characters/" rel="nofollow">https://www.slashfilm.com/2275841/star-trek-movie-reboot-details-no-legacy-characters/</a></li><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/10/fast-furious-tv-series-greenlit-peacock-1237144885/" rel="nofollow">https://deadline.com/2026/10/fast-furious-tv-series-greenlit-peacock-1237144885/</a></li><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/10/eddie-murphy-the-chairman-series-peacock-matthew-weiner-1237145005/" rel="nofollow">https://deadline.com/2026/10/eddie-murphy-the-chairman-series-peacock-matthew-weiner-1237145005/</a></li><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/10/jennifer-lawrence-gene-stupnitsky-one-month-mark-movie-1237145376/" rel="nofollow">https://deadline.com/2026/10/jennifer-lawrence-gene-stupnitsky-one-month-mark-movie-1237145376/</a></li><li><a href="https://x.com/Borys_Kit/status/2106104823561203933" rel="nofollow">https://x.com/Borys_Kit/status/2106104823561203933</a></li><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/10/sicario-3-emily-blunt-benicio-del-toro-josh-brolin-1237146047/" rel="nofollow">https://deadline.com/2026/10/sicario-3-emily-blunt-benicio-del-toro-josh-brolin-1237146047/</a></li><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/10/the-batman-part-ii-production-pause-matt-reeves-1237146807/" rel="nofollow">https://deadline.com/2026/10/the-batman-part-ii-production-pause-matt-reeves-1237146807/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2278842/steven-spielberg-michael-bay-return-next-transformers-movie/" rel="nofollow">https://www.slashfilm.com/2278842/steven-spielberg-michael-bay-return-next-transformers-movie/</a></li><li><a href="https://ghostbustersnews.com/2026/10/05/new-live-action-ghostbusters-film-reportedly-in-development-as-nightmare-on-34th-street/" rel="nofollow">https://ghostbustersnews.com/2026/10/05/new-live-action-ghostbusters-film-reportedly-in-development-as-nightmare-on-34th-street/</a></li></ul> (~02:05) <a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2271749/digger-review-tom-cruise/" rel="nofollow">Digger Review: Alejandro G. Iñárritu&#39;s Audacious Satire Is Saved By Tom Cruise</a>(~23:53) <a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2273049/verity-review-anne-hathaway-colleen-hoover-movie/" rel="nofollow">Verity Review: Anne Hathaway&#39;s Colleen Hoover Movie Is Dead On Arrival</a>(~43:00) The History of Concrete(~45:14) John Wilson interviewAll the other stuff you need to know:<ul><li>You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes.</li><li>You can subscribe to /Film Weekly on<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/film-daily/id1254073246?mt=2" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/film-daily/id1254073246?mt=2" rel="nofollow">Apple Podcasts</a>,<a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1254073246/film-daily" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1254073246/film-daily" rel="nofollow">Overcast</a>,<a href="https://u922627.ct.sendgrid.net/wf/click?upn=TvhtDiauxJVhRdbUMx2NHL6ODzLmx4MtfKCdFx-2FSGFQNyT19gu7suETHskKPLeObN63kZLIJaqHCutUuD2JSOw-3D-3D_Mf-2FCkfRivOmMK7O7F0Y-2FexQfRdP6nJdv0CvMHIllgbkxYonk7OFRtOKgc2RI2FTZjosX7Gy5-2F0LZYTCm1KUveJQurOXZQv5Dj2WhJrhmTrs0v3SJiEiBpyb-2F1L8jvr-2B-2BkxkiGeoPD1UieLppbdRBRhz-2BVOyI6R94uU85wuTnw695jKUkbDYkfDzQF2AmxCxzLBCpnE6CnunSfOnUc5T4w6Rt0VfqnTdL8n5IRPTbqCQRp1Xk2jliYNZ7ZDeIS9PTLnYnsWPYrfKEGJy8pKEuEg-3D-3D" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="https://u922627.ct.sendgrid.net/wf/click?upn=TvhtDiauxJVhRdbUMx2NHL6ODzLmx4MtfKCdFx-2FSGFQNyT19gu7suETHskKPLeObN63kZLIJaqHCutUuD2JSOw-3D-3D_Mf-2FCkfRivOmMK7O7F0Y-2FexQfRdP6nJdv0CvMHIllgbkxYonk7OFRtOKgc2RI2FTZjosX7Gy5-2F0LZYTCm1KUveJQurOXZQv5Dj2WhJrhmTrs0v3SJiEiBpyb-2F1L8jvr-2B-2BkxkiGeoPD1UieLppbdRBRhz-2BVOyI6R94uU85wuTnw695jKUkbDYkfDzQF2AmxCxzLBCpnE6CnunSfOnUc5T4w6Rt0VfqnTdL8n5IRPTbqCQRp1Xk2jliYNZ7ZDeIS9PTLnYnsWPYrfKEGJy8pKEuEg-3D-3D" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a>, or wherever you get your podcasts.</li><li>Check out<a href="http://patreon.com/popcultured" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="http://patreon.com/popcultured" rel="nofollow">patreon.com/popcultured</a> to hear more from many of the folks you heard on this episode!</li><li>Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Make sure to leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.</li><li>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!</li></ul> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Digger is Obnoxious, Verity Stinks, and The History of Concrete is Delightful (Interview: John Wilson)

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On the September 30, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by multiple people to talk about the latest film and TV news, have a conversation about the new Robert Pattinson movie Primetime, chat about DreamWorks’ new animated film Forgotten Island and play an interview with that movie’s directors, and then talk about an indie called The Incomer and play two more interviews, one with its director and another with its star, Domhnall Gleeson.(~00:25) Listener email from Mark from the UK(~01:50) News<ul><li><a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/star-wars-jon-watts-direct-next-movie-lucasfilm-1236712709/" rel="nofollow">https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/star-wars-jon-watts-direct-next-movie-lucasfilm-1236712709/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/jennifer-lawrence-to-star-in-zach-creggers-the-flood-1236715712/" rel="nofollow">https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/jennifer-lawrence-to-star-in-zach-creggers-the-flood-1236715712/</a></li><li><a href="https://variety.com/2026/film/box-office/game-of-thrones-aegons-conquest-release-date-2029-1236878313/" rel="nofollow">https://variety.com/2026/film/box-office/game-of-thrones-aegons-conquest-release-date-2029-1236878313/</a></li><li><a href="https://variety.com/2026/tv/global/girl-with-the-dragon-tattoo-series-david-oyelowo-viola-prettejohn-1236874343/" rel="nofollow">https://variety.com/2026/tv/global/girl-with-the-dragon-tattoo-series-david-oyelowo-viola-prettejohn-1236874343/</a></li><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/09/saw-new-movie-mike-p-nelson-directing-1237112899/" rel="nofollow">https://deadline.com/2026/09/saw-new-movie-mike-p-nelson-directing-1237112899/</a></li><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/09/mary-poppins-tv-series-in-the-works-darker-novels-1237112432/" rel="nofollow">https://deadline.com/2026/09/mary-poppins-tv-series-in-the-works-darker-novels-1237112432/</a></li><li><a href="https://variety.com/2026/film/news/margaret-qualley-sabrina-carpenter-tom-holland-fred-astaire-biopic-1236850613/" rel="nofollow">https://variety.com/2026/film/news/margaret-qualley-sabrina-carpenter-tom-holland-fred-astaire-biopic-1236850613/</a></li><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/09/dan-trachtenberg-sleeping-beauty-disney-1237115289/" rel="nofollow">https://deadline.com/2026/09/dan-trachtenberg-sleeping-beauty-disney-1237115289/</a></li><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/09/lindsay-lohan-henry-golding-cast-netflix-film-return-to-you-1237115284/" rel="nofollow">https://deadline.com/2026/09/lindsay-lohan-henry-golding-cast-netflix-film-return-to-you-1237115284/</a></li><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/09/shawn-levy-disney-20th-tc-overall-deal-leaving-netflix-1237115308/" rel="nofollow">https://deadline.com/2026/09/shawn-levy-disney-20th-tc-overall-deal-leaving-netflix-1237115308/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-09-29/david-fincher-to-end-deal-with-netflix-adding-to-string-of-departures" rel="nofollow">https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-09-29/david-fincher-to-end-deal-with-netflix-adding-to-string-of-departures</a></li></ul> (~07:46) <a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2265200/primetime-movie-review-robert-pattinson/" rel="nofollow">Primetime Review: Robert Pattinson Is Electric In This Dark, Unsettling Media Satire Thriller</a>(~35:20) <a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2271162/forgotten-island-acclaimed-2026-animated-movie-box-office-flop/" rel="nofollow">One Of The Most Acclaimed Animated Movies Of 2026 Flopped At The Box Office</a>(~53:33) Januel Mercado and Joel Crawford interview(~01:06:05) <a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2268286/the-incomer-director-star-lord-of-the-rings-interview/" rel="nofollow">The Incomer Director And Star Talk About Their Great Lord Of The Rings Moment And Avoiding Being Sued [Exclusive]</a>(~01:13:37) Domhnall Gleeson interview(~01:22:09) Louis Paxton interviewAll the other stuff you need to know:<ul><li>You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes.</li><li>You can subscribe to /Film Weekly on<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/film-daily/id1254073246?mt=2" rel="nofollow"> Apple Podcasts</a>,<a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1254073246/film-daily" rel="nofollow"> Overcast</a>,<a 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Robert Pattinson is Incredible in Primetime, Plus Forgotten Island (Interview: Januel Mercado and Joel Crawford) and The Incomer (Interviews: Domhnall Gleeson and Louis Paxton)

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On the September 23, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by multiple people to talk about the latest film and TV news, have a conversation about Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil, play an interview with Cregger and star Austin Abrams, and then talk about a new film called The Musical and play an interview with that film’s director and its screenwriter.(~00:30) News<ul><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/09/paramount-settles-antitrust-suit-to-seal-warner-bros-deal-1237109223/" rel="nofollow">https://deadline.com/2026/09/paramount-settles-antitrust-suit-to-seal-warner-bros-deal-1237109223/</a></li><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/09/paramount-warner-bros-discovery-consent-decree-1237109397/" rel="nofollow">https://deadline.com/2026/09/paramount-warner-bros-discovery-consent-decree-1237109397/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/robert-eggers-tackling-romeo-and-juliet-adaptation-1236707061/" rel="nofollow">https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/robert-eggers-tackling-romeo-and-juliet-adaptation-1236707061/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/john-leguizamo-miami-vice-85-villain-1236704582/" rel="nofollow">https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/john-leguizamo-miami-vice-85-villain-1236704582/</a></li><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/09/the-studio-chase-sui-wonders-jennifer-aniston-naughty-1237104861/" rel="nofollow">https://deadline.com/2026/09/the-studio-chase-sui-wonders-jennifer-aniston-naughty-1237104861/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/99-nights-in-the-forest-josh-cooley-20th-century-studios-film-1236704624/" rel="nofollow">https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/99-nights-in-the-forest-josh-cooley-20th-century-studios-film-1236704624/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/fx-far-cry-brendan-gleeson-jennifer-jason-leigh-1236704926/" rel="nofollow">https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/fx-far-cry-brendan-gleeson-jennifer-jason-leigh-1236704926/</a></li><li><a href="https://variety.com/2026/film/news/brad-pitt-world-war-z-sequel-paramount-edward-berger-director-1236866991/" rel="nofollow">https://variety.com/2026/film/news/brad-pitt-world-war-z-sequel-paramount-edward-berger-director-1236866991/</a></li><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/09/alan-ritchson-helldivers-justin-lin-1237107610/" rel="nofollow">https://deadline.com/2026/09/alan-ritchson-helldivers-justin-lin-1237107610/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2264733/marvel-daredevil-born-again-canceled-disney-plus/" rel="nofollow">https://www.slashfilm.com/2264733/marvel-daredevil-born-again-canceled-disney-plus/</a></li><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/09/j-k-simmons-cast-apple-tv-beat-the-reaper-1237109776/" rel="nofollow">https://deadline.com/2026/09/j-k-simmons-cast-apple-tv-beat-the-reaper-1237109776/</a></li><li><a href="https://variety.com/2026/film/news/harvey-weinstein-sentenced-sexual-assault-prison-1236872995/" rel="nofollow">https://variety.com/2026/film/news/harvey-weinstein-sentenced-sexual-assault-prison-1236872995/</a></li></ul> (~03:18) <a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2260033/zach-cregger-resident-evil-movie-review/" rel="nofollow">Resident Evil Review: Zach Cregger&#39;s Game Adaptation Is A Lean, Mean Gross-Out Machine</a>(~31:09) Zach Cregger and Austin Abrams interview(~35:41) The Musical - <a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2089988/the-musical-2026-shocking-comedy-sundance/" rel="nofollow">2026&#39;s First Truly Shocking Comedy Has Scenes You Have To See To Believe [Sundance 2026]</a>(~40:44) Giselle Bonilla and Alexander Heller interviewAll the other stuff you need to know:<ul><li>You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes.</li><li>You can subscribe to /Film Weekly on<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/film-daily/id1254073246?mt=2" rel="nofollow"> Apple Podcasts</a>,<a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1254073246/film-daily" rel="nofollow"> Overcast</a>,<a href="https://u922627.ct.sendgrid.net/wf/click?upn=TvhtDiauxJVhRdbUMx2NHL6ODzLmx4MtfKCdFx-2FSGFQNyT19gu7suETHskKPLeObN63kZLIJaqHCutUuD2JSOw-3D-3D_Mf-2FCkfRivOmMK7O7F0Y-2FexQfRdP6nJdv0CvMHIllgbkxYonk7OFRtOKgc2RI2FTZjosX7Gy5-2F0LZYTCm1KUveJQurOXZQv5Dj2WhJrhmTrs0v3SJiEiBpyb-2F1L8jvr-2B-2BkxkiGeoPD1UieLppbdRBRhz-2BVOyI6R94uU85wuTnw695jKUkbDYkfDzQF2AmxCxzLBCpnE6CnunSfOnUc5T4w6Rt0VfqnTdL8n5IRPTbqCQRp1Xk2jliYNZ7ZDeIS9PTLnYnsWPYrfKEGJy8pKEuEg-3D-3D" rel="nofollow"> Spotify</a>, or wherever you get your podcasts.</li><li>Check out<a href="http://patreon.com/popcultured" rel="nofollow"> patreon.com/popcultured</a> to hear more from many of the folks you heard on this episode!</li><li>Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. 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The Paramount/WB Merger is Happening, Resident Evil (Interview: Zach Cregger/Austin Abrams), and The Musical (Interview: Giselle Bonilla and Alexander Heller)

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On the September 16, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by multiple people to talk about the latest film and TV news, have a discussion about Hope, talk about The Paper Season 2 and play an interview with that show’s creators, and discuss Practical Magic 2.(~00:30) News<ul><li><a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2258477/2026-emmys-winners-list/" rel="nofollow">https://www.slashfilm.com/2258477/2026-emmys-winners-list/</a></li><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/09/carrie-coon-rebecca-ferguson-greta-lee-honeymoon-funeral-1237072427/" rel="nofollow">https://deadline.com/2026/09/carrie-coon-rebecca-ferguson-greta-lee-honeymoon-funeral-1237072427/</a></li><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/09/paul-feig-the-italian-job-sequel-movie-1237072097/" rel="nofollow">https://deadline.com/2026/09/paul-feig-the-italian-job-sequel-movie-1237072097/</a></li><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/09/kathryn-newton-old-friends-new-friends-mike-birbiglia-1237073451/" rel="nofollow">https://deadline.com/2026/09/kathryn-newton-old-friends-new-friends-mike-birbiglia-1237073451/</a></li><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/09/hawaii-five-o-movie-destin-daniel-cretton-spider-man-1237073354/" rel="nofollow">https://deadline.com/2026/09/hawaii-five-o-movie-destin-daniel-cretton-spider-man-1237073354/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/x-men-movie-asa-germann-nabs-role-of-angel-1236696697/" rel="nofollow">https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/x-men-movie-asa-germann-nabs-role-of-angel-1236696697/</a></li><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/09/point-break-series-greenlit-amc-france-canal-1237099164/" rel="nofollow">https://deadline.com/2026/09/point-break-series-greenlit-amc-france-canal-1237099164/</a></li><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/09/brie-larson-one-italian-summer-1237101824/" rel="nofollow">https://deadline.com/2026/09/brie-larson-one-italian-summer-1237101824/</a></li><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/09/crazy-taxi-stranger-than-heaven-movies-netflix-sonic-1237101775/" rel="nofollow">https://deadline.com/2026/09/crazy-taxi-stranger-than-heaven-movies-netflix-sonic-1237101775/</a></li><li>Shout out to Ghost in the Machine, on YouTube here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLQzVLtvdv8" rel="nofollow">Ghost in the Machine | What is Artificial Intelligence? | Full Documentary</a></li></ul> (~03:16) <a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2250538/hope-2026-movie-review/" rel="nofollow">Hope Review: Na Hong-Jin&#39;s Alien Invasion Epic Needs To Be Seen To Be Believed</a>(~29:09) The Paper Season 2(~42:40) Greg Daniels and Michael Koman interview(~51:13) <a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2250623/practical-magic-2-review/" rel="nofollow">Practical Magic 2 Review: An Unfunny, Sloppily Assembled Sequel</a>All the other stuff you need to know:<ul><li>You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes.</li><li>You can subscribe to /Film Weekly on<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/film-daily/id1254073246?mt=2" rel="nofollow"> Apple Podcasts</a>,<a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1254073246/film-daily" rel="nofollow"> Overcast</a>,<a href="https://u922627.ct.sendgrid.net/wf/click?upn=TvhtDiauxJVhRdbUMx2NHL6ODzLmx4MtfKCdFx-2FSGFQNyT19gu7suETHskKPLeObN63kZLIJaqHCutUuD2JSOw-3D-3D_Mf-2FCkfRivOmMK7O7F0Y-2FexQfRdP6nJdv0CvMHIllgbkxYonk7OFRtOKgc2RI2FTZjosX7Gy5-2F0LZYTCm1KUveJQurOXZQv5Dj2WhJrhmTrs0v3SJiEiBpyb-2F1L8jvr-2B-2BkxkiGeoPD1UieLppbdRBRhz-2BVOyI6R94uU85wuTnw695jKUkbDYkfDzQF2AmxCxzLBCpnE6CnunSfOnUc5T4w6Rt0VfqnTdL8n5IRPTbqCQRp1Xk2jliYNZ7ZDeIS9PTLnYnsWPYrfKEGJy8pKEuEg-3D-3D" rel="nofollow"> Spotify</a>, or wherever you get your podcasts.</li><li>Check out<a href="http://patreon.com/popcultured" rel="nofollow"> patreon.com/popcultured</a> to hear more from many of the folks you heard on this episode!</li><li>Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Make sure to leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.</li><li>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!</li></ul> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Hope is An Audacious Sci-Fi Action Flick, Plus: The Paper Season 2 (Interview: Greg Daniels and Michael Koman) and Practical Magic 2

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On the September 9, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by multiple people to talk about the latest film and TV news, say goodbye to one of our favorite people, chat about Onslaught, and present interviews with the movie’s director, Adam Wingard, and its star, Adria Arjona.(~00:30) News<ul><li><a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/inde-navarrette-the-waffle-house-index-for-apple-1236689823/" rel="nofollow">https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/inde-navarrette-the-waffle-house-index-for-apple-1236689823/</a></li><li><a href="https://variety.com/2026/tv/global/tom-hardy-mobland-return-season-3-1236762378/" rel="nofollow">https://variety.com/2026/tv/global/tom-hardy-mobland-return-season-3-1236762378/</a></li><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/09/rebecca-ferguson-greta-lee-cast-romance-honeymoon-funeral-1237066741/" rel="nofollow">https://deadline.com/2026/09/rebecca-ferguson-greta-lee-cast-romance-honeymoon-funeral-1237066741/</a></li><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/09/dungeons-dragons-series-ravenloft-netflix-forgotten-realms-1237063967/" rel="nofollow">https://deadline.com/2026/09/dungeons-dragons-series-ravenloft-netflix-forgotten-realms-1237063967/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/wildman-john-wick-meets-bigfoot-1236689237/" rel="nofollow">https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/wildman-john-wick-meets-bigfoot-1236689237/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/ed-brubaker-amazon-mgm-sued-hostile-work-environment-1236690268/" rel="nofollow">https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/ed-brubaker-amazon-mgm-sued-hostile-work-environment-1236690268/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/amc-settles-walking-dead-profit-participation-lawsuit-1236693769/" rel="nofollow">https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/amc-settles-walking-dead-profit-participation-lawsuit-1236693769/</a></li><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/09/nicolas-cage-reaction-spider-noir-cancellation-1237069665/" rel="nofollow">https://deadline.com/2026/09/nicolas-cage-reaction-spider-noir-cancellation-1237069665/</a></li><li><a href="https://variety.com/2026/film/global/heat-2-stephen-graham-confirmed-michael-manns-sequel-1236852165/" rel="nofollow">https://variety.com/2026/film/global/heat-2-stephen-graham-confirmed-michael-manns-sequel-1236852165/</a></li><li><a href="https://variety.com/2026/film/news/netflix-report-box-office-theatrical-releases-1236854834/" rel="nofollow">https://variety.com/2026/film/news/netflix-report-box-office-theatrical-releases-1236854834/</a></li><li><a href="https://variety.com/2026/film/box-office/summer-box-office-breaks-all-time-record-1236854175/" rel="nofollow">https://variety.com/2026/film/box-office/summer-box-office-breaks-all-time-record-1236854175/</a></li><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/09/lonesome-dove-netflix-series-zoe-kazan-jeb-stuart-1237071579/" rel="nofollow">https://deadline.com/2026/09/lonesome-dove-netflix-series-zoe-kazan-jeb-stuart-1237071579/</a></li><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/09/john-mulaney-get-smart-reboot-1237071666/" rel="nofollow">https://deadline.com/2026/09/john-mulaney-get-smart-reboot-1237071666/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2252870/ted-lasso-season-4-fail-female-characters/" rel="nofollow">https://www.slashfilm.com/2252870/ted-lasso-season-4-fail-female-characters/</a></li></ul> (~04:48) Farewell to BJ Colangelo!(~11:34) <a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2242809/onslaught-review/" rel="nofollow">Onslaught Review: Adam Wingard&#39;s Wild, Bloody Action Movie Goes Full John Carpenter</a>(~27:41) Adam Wingard interview<a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2249818/director-adam-wingard-interview-onslaught-godzilla/" rel="nofollow">Director Adam Wingard Explains Why He Left The Godzilla Franchise To Make Onslaught [Exclusive Interview]</a>(~45:31) Adria Arjona interviewAll the other stuff you need to know:<ul><li>You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes.</li><li>You can subscribe to /Film Weekly on<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/film-daily/id1254073246?mt=2" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/film-daily/id1254073246?mt=2" rel="nofollow">Apple Podcasts</a>,<a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1254073246/film-daily" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1254073246/film-daily" rel="nofollow">Overcast</a>,<a 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Make sure to leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.</li><li>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!</li></ul> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Farewell to BJ Colangelo! Plus: Onslaught (Interviews: Adam Wingard and Adria Arjona)

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On the September 2, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by multiple people to talk about the latest film and TV news, chat about Coyote vs. Acme and present an interview with that movie’s screenwriter, discuss Buddy and present an interview with that film’s co-writer/director, and talk about the new rom-com Finding Emily and present an interview with that movie’s director.(~00:30) News<ul><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/08/heat-2-odessa-young-charlene-1237051267/" rel="nofollow">https://deadline.com/2026/08/heat-2-odessa-young-charlene-1237051267/</a></li><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/08/kate-winslet-netflix-the-unheard-adolescence-1237050933/" rel="nofollow">https://deadline.com/2026/08/kate-winslet-netflix-the-unheard-adolescence-1237050933/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/brad-pitt-cliff-booth-further-misadventures-title-netflix-1236682186/" rel="nofollow">https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/brad-pitt-cliff-booth-further-misadventures-title-netflix-1236682186/</a></li><li>Hooters: The Movie</li><li>Days of Thunder</li><li><a href="https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/gargoyles-live-action-show-not-happening-disney-1236847780/" rel="nofollow">https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/gargoyles-live-action-show-not-happening-disney-1236847780/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.thewrap.com/media-platforms/distribution/amc-theatres-distribution-label-leawood-pictures/" rel="nofollow">https://www.thewrap.com/media-platforms/distribution/amc-theatres-distribution-label-leawood-pictures/</a></li><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/09/avengers-secret-wars-noah-jupe-cast-marvel-1237064363/" rel="nofollow">https://deadline.com/2026/09/avengers-secret-wars-noah-jupe-cast-marvel-1237064363/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2248140/the-odyssey-box-office-milestone-passed-marvel-movie-the-avengers/" rel="nofollow">https://www.slashfilm.com/2248140/the-odyssey-box-office-milestone-passed-marvel-movie-the-avengers/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2247802/coyote-vs-acme-box-office-looney-tunes-future/" rel="nofollow">https://www.slashfilm.com/2247802/coyote-vs-acme-box-office-looney-tunes-future/</a></li></ul> (~08:08) <a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2235232/coyote-vs-acme-movie-review/" rel="nofollow">Coyote Vs. Acme Review: The Long-Delayed Looney Tunes Movie Is Perfect For 2026</a>(~21:23) Samy Burch interview(~36:47) Buddy(~53:35) Casper Kelly interview(~01:08:49) Finding Emily(~01:11:47) Alicia MacDonald interviewAll the other stuff you need to know:<ul><li>You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes.</li><li>You can subscribe to /Film Weekly on<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/film-daily/id1254073246?mt=2" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/film-daily/id1254073246?mt=2" rel="nofollow">Apple Podcasts</a>,<a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1254073246/film-daily" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1254073246/film-daily" rel="nofollow">Overcast</a>,<a href="https://u922627.ct.sendgrid.net/wf/click?upn=TvhtDiauxJVhRdbUMx2NHL6ODzLmx4MtfKCdFx-2FSGFQNyT19gu7suETHskKPLeObN63kZLIJaqHCutUuD2JSOw-3D-3D_Mf-2FCkfRivOmMK7O7F0Y-2FexQfRdP6nJdv0CvMHIllgbkxYonk7OFRtOKgc2RI2FTZjosX7Gy5-2F0LZYTCm1KUveJQurOXZQv5Dj2WhJrhmTrs0v3SJiEiBpyb-2F1L8jvr-2B-2BkxkiGeoPD1UieLppbdRBRhz-2BVOyI6R94uU85wuTnw695jKUkbDYkfDzQF2AmxCxzLBCpnE6CnunSfOnUc5T4w6Rt0VfqnTdL8n5IRPTbqCQRp1Xk2jliYNZ7ZDeIS9PTLnYnsWPYrfKEGJy8pKEuEg-3D-3D" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="https://u922627.ct.sendgrid.net/wf/click?upn=TvhtDiauxJVhRdbUMx2NHL6ODzLmx4MtfKCdFx-2FSGFQNyT19gu7suETHskKPLeObN63kZLIJaqHCutUuD2JSOw-3D-3D_Mf-2FCkfRivOmMK7O7F0Y-2FexQfRdP6nJdv0CvMHIllgbkxYonk7OFRtOKgc2RI2FTZjosX7Gy5-2F0LZYTCm1KUveJQurOXZQv5Dj2WhJrhmTrs0v3SJiEiBpyb-2F1L8jvr-2B-2BkxkiGeoPD1UieLppbdRBRhz-2BVOyI6R94uU85wuTnw695jKUkbDYkfDzQF2AmxCxzLBCpnE6CnunSfOnUc5T4w6Rt0VfqnTdL8n5IRPTbqCQRp1Xk2jliYNZ7ZDeIS9PTLnYnsWPYrfKEGJy8pKEuEg-3D-3D" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a>, or wherever you get your podcasts.</li><li>Check out<a href="http://patreon.com/popcultured" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="http://patreon.com/popcultured" rel="nofollow">patreon.com/popcultured</a> to hear more from many of the folks you heard on this episode!</li><li>Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Make sure to leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.</li><li>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!</li></ul> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Coyote vs. Acme Was Worth the Wait (Interview: Samy Burch), Buddy is Unsettling in a Good Way (Interview: Casper Kelly), and Finding Emily is a Charming Rom-Com (Interview: Alicia MacDonald)

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On the August 26, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by multiple people to talk about Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, have a conversation about Tony and play an interview with the writer/director and two of the actors, talk about It Ends and play an interview with that film’s writer/director.News<ul><li>Charlie Hunnam is making a limited series called Legends for FX that sounds like his version of Galaxy Quest, but with his Sons of Anarchy co-stars. “When the cast of Sons of Anarchy reunites at a fan convention after more than a decade, the line between life and art blurs as the fractured brotherhood finds itself up against a real-world threat more dangerous than anything they ever faced in their show.” Hunnam developed this with Jonathan Groff, and they’re EPing with Rob Mac and some other folks.</li><li><a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/netflix-bannerman-spy-series-shane-black-amc-studios-1236677923/" rel="nofollow">https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/netflix-bannerman-spy-series-shane-black-amc-studios-1236677923/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/charles-melton-in-talks-to-play-kakashi-in-destin-daniel-crettons-naruto-movie-exclusive-1236673756/" rel="nofollow">https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/charles-melton-in-talks-to-play-kakashi-in-destin-daniel-crettons-naruto-movie-exclusive-1236673756/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2240750/christopher-nolan-the-odyssey-deadpool-and-wolverine-box-office-record/" rel="nofollow">https://www.slashfilm.com/2240750/christopher-nolan-the-odyssey-deadpool-and-wolverine-box-office-record/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2243917/dan-stevens-alex-murphy-robocop-prime-video-series-casting/" rel="nofollow">https://www.slashfilm.com/2243917/dan-stevens-alex-murphy-robocop-prime-video-series-casting/</a></li><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/08/ryan-gosling-flintstones-bamm-bamm-movie-1237049958/" rel="nofollow">https://deadline.com/2026/08/ryan-gosling-flintstones-bamm-bamm-movie-1237049958/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/how-to-lose-a-guy-in-10-days-sequel-kate-hudson-paramount-1236679994/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=ade2844a-362b-462b-ac59-2e9868057c80&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky" rel="nofollow">https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/how-to-lose-a-guy-in-10-days-sequel-kate-hudson-paramount-1236679994/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2244715/next-james-bond-actor-shortlist-jacob-elordi-callum-turner/" rel="nofollow">https://www.slashfilm.com/2244715/next-james-bond-actor-shortlist-jacob-elordi-callum-turner/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2243963/dolly-parton-music-icon-9-to-5-star-dead-obituary/" rel="nofollow">https://www.slashfilm.com/2243963/dolly-parton-music-icon-9-to-5-star-dead-obituary/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2244654/tim-curry-dead-the-rocky-horror-picture-show-home-alone-2-actor-obituary/" rel="nofollow">https://www.slashfilm.com/2244654/tim-curry-dead-the-rocky-horror-picture-show-home-alone-2-actor-obituary/</a></li></ul> (~00:48) <a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2228112/teenage-sex-and-death-at-camp-miasma-movie-review/" rel="nofollow">Teenage Sex And Death At Camp Miasma Review: An Ultra Post-Modern Take On Slasher Flicks</a><a href="https://harmonycolangelo.medium.com/teenage-sex-and-death-at-camp-miasma-makes-me-hate-movies-36449789c4db" rel="nofollow">https://harmonycolangelo.medium.com/teenage-sex-and-death-at-camp-miasma-makes-me-hate-movies-36449789c4db</a>(~23:03) <a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2222501/tony-movie-review-a24/" rel="nofollow">Tony Review: Matt Johnson Makes A Tasty Anthony Bourdain Biopic From Very Familiar Ingredients</a>(~38:36) Matt Johnson, Dominic Sessa, Stavros Halkias interview(~47:57) <a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2239907/it-ends-2026-movie-review/" rel="nofollow">It Ends Review: An Endless Road Trip That Evolves Into An Existential Nightmare</a>(~01:05:58) Alex Ullom interviewAll the other stuff you need to know:<ul><li>You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes.</li><li>You can subscribe to /Film Weekly on<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/film-daily/id1254073246?mt=2" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/film-daily/id1254073246?mt=2" rel="nofollow">Apple Podcasts</a>,<a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1254073246/film-daily" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1254073246/film-daily" rel="nofollow">Overcast</a>,<a 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Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, Tony (Interview: Matt Johnson/Dominic Sessa/Stavros Halkias), and It Ends (Interview: Alex Ullom)

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On the August 19, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by multiple people to talk about the latest film and TV news, have a discussion about The End of Oak Street, play an interview with writer/director David Robert Mitchell and producer J.J. Abrams, chat about The Wrong Girls and play an interview with writer/director Dylan Meyer, and I’ll talk briefly about The Rivals of Amziah King and play an interview with writer/director Andrew Patterson.(~00:18) News<ul><li><a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2237232/disney-d23-expo-2026-entertainment-showcase-live-updates-announcements/" rel="nofollow">https://www.slashfilm.com/2237232/disney-d23-expo-2026-entertainment-showcase-live-updates-announcements/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2237603/marvel-x-men-cast-d23-announcement/" rel="nofollow">https://www.slashfilm.com/2237603/marvel-x-men-cast-d23-announcement/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2237593/pixar-d23-the-incredibles-3-coco-2-details/" rel="nofollow">https://www.slashfilm.com/2237593/pixar-d23-the-incredibles-3-coco-2-details/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2237591/kingdom-hearts-anime-tv-series-disney-plus-d23-announcement/" rel="nofollow">https://www.slashfilm.com/2237591/kingdom-hearts-anime-tv-series-disney-plus-d23-announcement/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2237231/why-loki-black-mirror-directors-turned-down-hbo-harry-potter-series/" rel="nofollow">https://www.slashfilm.com/2237231/why-loki-black-mirror-directors-turned-down-hbo-harry-potter-series/</a></li><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/08/miami-vice-85-alden-ehrenreich-michael-b-jordan-austin-butler-1237031997/" rel="nofollow">https://deadline.com/2026/08/miami-vice-85-alden-ehrenreich-michael-b-jordan-austin-butler-1237031997/</a></li><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/08/extraction-3-cast-adds-pierce-brosnan-don-lee-more-1237042978/" rel="nofollow">https://deadline.com/2026/08/extraction-3-cast-adds-pierce-brosnan-don-lee-more-1237042978/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/jack-reynor-joins-lily-james-in-horror-thriller-seasons-1236676246/" rel="nofollow">https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/jack-reynor-joins-lily-james-in-horror-thriller-seasons-1236676246/</a></li><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/08/the-lowdown-season-2-release-date-fx-ethan-hawke-1237031975/" rel="nofollow">https://deadline.com/2026/08/the-lowdown-season-2-release-date-fx-ethan-hawke-1237031975/</a></li></ul> (~06:39) <a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2234359/the-end-of-oak-street-movie-review/" rel="nofollow">The End Of Oak Street Review: David Robert Mitchell Makes A Thrilling And Heartfelt Dinosaur Adventure</a>(~28:51) David Robert Mitchell and J.J. Abrams interview(~38:18) <a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2235336/the-wrong-girls-review-kristen-stewart-alia-shawkat-movie/" rel="nofollow">The Wrong Girls Review: Kristen Stewart And Alia Shawkat Star In An Enjoyably Silly Comedy</a>(~44:53) Dylan Meyer interview(~53:37) <a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/1813382/matthew-mcconaughey-first-movie-six-years-the-rivals-of-amziah-king/" rel="nofollow">The Rivals of Amziah King</a>(~57:40) Andrew Patterson interviewAll the other stuff you need to know:<ul><li>You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes.</li><li>You can subscribe to /Film Weekly on<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/film-daily/id1254073246?mt=2" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/film-daily/id1254073246?mt=2" rel="nofollow">Apple Podcasts</a>,<a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1254073246/film-daily" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1254073246/film-daily" rel="nofollow">Overcast</a>,<a href="https://u922627.ct.sendgrid.net/wf/click?upn=TvhtDiauxJVhRdbUMx2NHL6ODzLmx4MtfKCdFx-2FSGFQNyT19gu7suETHskKPLeObN63kZLIJaqHCutUuD2JSOw-3D-3D_Mf-2FCkfRivOmMK7O7F0Y-2FexQfRdP6nJdv0CvMHIllgbkxYonk7OFRtOKgc2RI2FTZjosX7Gy5-2F0LZYTCm1KUveJQurOXZQv5Dj2WhJrhmTrs0v3SJiEiBpyb-2F1L8jvr-2B-2BkxkiGeoPD1UieLppbdRBRhz-2BVOyI6R94uU85wuTnw695jKUkbDYkfDzQF2AmxCxzLBCpnE6CnunSfOnUc5T4w6Rt0VfqnTdL8n5IRPTbqCQRp1Xk2jliYNZ7ZDeIS9PTLnYnsWPYrfKEGJy8pKEuEg-3D-3D" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="https://u922627.ct.sendgrid.net/wf/click?upn=TvhtDiauxJVhRdbUMx2NHL6ODzLmx4MtfKCdFx-2FSGFQNyT19gu7suETHskKPLeObN63kZLIJaqHCutUuD2JSOw-3D-3D_Mf-2FCkfRivOmMK7O7F0Y-2FexQfRdP6nJdv0CvMHIllgbkxYonk7OFRtOKgc2RI2FTZjosX7Gy5-2F0LZYTCm1KUveJQurOXZQv5Dj2WhJrhmTrs0v3SJiEiBpyb-2F1L8jvr-2B-2BkxkiGeoPD1UieLppbdRBRhz-2BVOyI6R94uU85wuTnw695jKUkbDYkfDzQF2AmxCxzLBCpnE6CnunSfOnUc5T4w6Rt0VfqnTdL8n5IRPTbqCQRp1Xk2jliYNZ7ZDeIS9PTLnYnsWPYrfKEGJy8pKEuEg-3D-3D" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a>, or wherever you get your podcasts.</li><li>Check out<a href="http://patreon.com/popcultured" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="http://patreon.com/popcultured" rel="nofollow">patreon.com/popcultured</a> to hear more from many of the folks you heard on this episode!</li><li>Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. 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The End of Oak Street (Interview: David Robert Mitchell/J.J. Abrams), The Wrong Girls (Interview: Dylan Meyer), and The Rivals of Amziah King (Interview: Andrew Patterson)

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On the August 12, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by multiple people to talk about the latest film and TV news, have a discussion about One Night Only, play an interview with director Will Gluck, talk about Super Troopers 3 and present a conversation with two of that movie’s stars, celebrate Wet Hot American Summer’s 25th anniversary by playing a quick chat with director David Wain, and talk a bit about Jackass: Best and Last and play a interview with the one and only Steve-O.(~00:18) News<ul><li><a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2231754/kit-connor-cyclops-marvel-x-men-reboot-casting/" rel="nofollow">https://www.slashfilm.com/2231754/kit-connor-cyclops-marvel-x-men-reboot-casting/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2232100/jurassic-world-rebirth-sequel-gareth-edwards-exits/" rel="nofollow">https://www.slashfilm.com/2232100/jurassic-world-rebirth-sequel-gareth-edwards-exits/</a></li><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/08/joe-dirt-sequel-fox-animated-series-david-spade-development-1237027450/" rel="nofollow">https://deadline.com/2026/08/joe-dirt-sequel-fox-animated-series-david-spade-development-1237027450/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2232069/sam-neill-final-role-the-legend-of-zelda-movie/" rel="nofollow">https://www.slashfilm.com/2232069/sam-neill-final-role-the-legend-of-zelda-movie/</a></li><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/08/leprechaun-new-horror-movie-lionsgate-1237028578/" rel="nofollow">https://deadline.com/2026/08/leprechaun-new-horror-movie-lionsgate-1237028578/</a></li><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/08/jacob-elordi-ari-aster-scapegoat-scarlett-johansson-a24-1237030322/" rel="nofollow">https://deadline.com/2026/08/jacob-elordi-ari-aster-scapegoat-scarlett-johansson-a24-1237030322/</a></li><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/08/nicholas-hoult-harry-potter-season-2-gilderoy-lockhart-1237001668/" rel="nofollow">https://deadline.com/2026/08/nicholas-hoult-harry-potter-season-2-gilderoy-lockhart-1237001668/</a></li></ul> (~01:48) <a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2230705/one-night-only-movie-review/" rel="nofollow">One Night Only Review: A Wild, Weird, Totally Unexpected Rom Com Pleasure</a>(~28:42) Will Gluck interview(~42:20) Super Troopers 3(~51:20) Kevin Heffernan and Jay Chandrasekhar interview(~01:05:19) Wet Hot American Summer turns 25 (Theatrical tickets can be purchased <a href="https://www.focusfeatures.com/wet-hot-american-summer" rel="nofollow">here</a>!)(~01:11:14) David Wain interview(~01:18:24) Jackass: Best and Last(~01:26:08) Steve-O interviewAll the other stuff you need to know:<ul><li>You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes.</li><li>You can subscribe to /Film Weekly on<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/film-daily/id1254073246?mt=2" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/film-daily/id1254073246?mt=2" rel="nofollow">Apple Podcasts</a>,<a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1254073246/film-daily" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1254073246/film-daily" rel="nofollow">Overcast</a>,<a href="https://u922627.ct.sendgrid.net/wf/click?upn=TvhtDiauxJVhRdbUMx2NHL6ODzLmx4MtfKCdFx-2FSGFQNyT19gu7suETHskKPLeObN63kZLIJaqHCutUuD2JSOw-3D-3D_Mf-2FCkfRivOmMK7O7F0Y-2FexQfRdP6nJdv0CvMHIllgbkxYonk7OFRtOKgc2RI2FTZjosX7Gy5-2F0LZYTCm1KUveJQurOXZQv5Dj2WhJrhmTrs0v3SJiEiBpyb-2F1L8jvr-2B-2BkxkiGeoPD1UieLppbdRBRhz-2BVOyI6R94uU85wuTnw695jKUkbDYkfDzQF2AmxCxzLBCpnE6CnunSfOnUc5T4w6Rt0VfqnTdL8n5IRPTbqCQRp1Xk2jliYNZ7ZDeIS9PTLnYnsWPYrfKEGJy8pKEuEg-3D-3D" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="https://u922627.ct.sendgrid.net/wf/click?upn=TvhtDiauxJVhRdbUMx2NHL6ODzLmx4MtfKCdFx-2FSGFQNyT19gu7suETHskKPLeObN63kZLIJaqHCutUuD2JSOw-3D-3D_Mf-2FCkfRivOmMK7O7F0Y-2FexQfRdP6nJdv0CvMHIllgbkxYonk7OFRtOKgc2RI2FTZjosX7Gy5-2F0LZYTCm1KUveJQurOXZQv5Dj2WhJrhmTrs0v3SJiEiBpyb-2F1L8jvr-2B-2BkxkiGeoPD1UieLppbdRBRhz-2BVOyI6R94uU85wuTnw695jKUkbDYkfDzQF2AmxCxzLBCpnE6CnunSfOnUc5T4w6Rt0VfqnTdL8n5IRPTbqCQRp1Xk2jliYNZ7ZDeIS9PTLnYnsWPYrfKEGJy8pKEuEg-3D-3D" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a>, or wherever you get your podcasts.</li><li>Check out<a href="http://patreon.com/popcultured" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="http://patreon.com/popcultured" rel="nofollow">patreon.com/popcultured</a> to hear more from many of the folks you heard on this episode!</li><li>Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Make sure to leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.</li><li>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!</li></ul> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

One Night Only (Interview: Will Gluck), Super Troopers 3 (w/ Kevin Heffernan and Jay Chandrasekhar), Wet Hot American Summer Turns 25 (w/ David Wain), and Jackass: Best and Last (w/ Steve-O)

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2026/8/5/16/e496f157-0715-4725-bc20-5bbbb35ea72b_weekly-8-5-26.mp3

On the August 5, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by multiple people to talk about the latest film and TV news, dig into Spider-Man: Brand New Day, talk about the Violent Night 2 trailer, and present interviews with that movie’s director and producer.(~00:18) News<ul><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/08/paramount-warner-bros-trial-1237016438/" rel="nofollow">https://deadline.com/2026/08/paramount-warner-bros-trial-1237016438/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2227987/samara-weaving-emma-frost-marvel-x-men-reboot-casting/" rel="nofollow">https://www.slashfilm.com/2227987/samara-weaving-emma-frost-marvel-x-men-reboot-casting/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2229048/marvel-x-men-reboot-cailee-spaeny-drew-starkey-rogue-cyclops-professor-x-casting/" rel="nofollow">https://www.slashfilm.com/2229048/marvel-x-men-reboot-cailee-spaeny-drew-starkey-rogue-cyclops-professor-x-casting/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2228002/marvel-blade-star-mahershala-ali-movie-canceled/" rel="nofollow">https://www.slashfilm.com/2228002/marvel-blade-star-mahershala-ali-movie-canceled/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/wonder-man-canceled-disney-plus-no-season-2-1236660321/" rel="nofollow">https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/wonder-man-canceled-disney-plus-no-season-2-1236660321/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/action-man-movie-in-the-works-from-hasbro-working-title-1236660406/" rel="nofollow">https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/action-man-movie-in-the-works-from-hasbro-working-title-1236660406/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/stephen-king-movie-desperation-in-the-works-sam-raimi-1236495430/" rel="nofollow">https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/stephen-king-movie-desperation-in-the-works-sam-raimi-1236495430/</a></li><li><a href="https://variety.com/2026/film/news/barbie-2-margot-robbie-ryan-gosling-david-zaslav-1236825405/" rel="nofollow">https://variety.com/2026/film/news/barbie-2-margot-robbie-ryan-gosling-david-zaslav-1236825405/</a></li></ul> (~04:38) Shout-out to the new <a href="https://lionsgatelimited.com/products/sing-street-4k-collectors-set?variant=53297922637935" rel="nofollow">Sing Street 4K release</a> and <a href="https://lionsgatelimited.com/products/sing-street-vhs-be-kind-rewind-edition?variant=53297925619823" rel="nofollow">VHS</a>(~06:51) <a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2224901/spider-man-brand-new-day-review-tom-holland-marvel/" rel="nofollow">Spider-Man: Brand New Day Review: Tom Holland&#39;s Best Outing Yet Puts The Marvel Hero Through The Wringer</a>(~42:18) <a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2229950/violent-night-2-trailer/" rel="nofollow">Violent Night 2 Trailer Brings In Kristen Bell And A Big Sword To Save Santa Claus</a>(~49:22) Tommy Wirkola interview(~01:00:16) Kelly McCormick interviewAll the other stuff you need to know:<ul><li>You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes.</li><li>You can subscribe to /Film Weekly on<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/film-daily/id1254073246?mt=2" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/film-daily/id1254073246?mt=2" rel="nofollow">Apple Podcasts</a>,<a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1254073246/film-daily" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1254073246/film-daily" rel="nofollow">Overcast</a>,<a href="https://u922627.ct.sendgrid.net/wf/click?upn=TvhtDiauxJVhRdbUMx2NHL6ODzLmx4MtfKCdFx-2FSGFQNyT19gu7suETHskKPLeObN63kZLIJaqHCutUuD2JSOw-3D-3D_Mf-2FCkfRivOmMK7O7F0Y-2FexQfRdP6nJdv0CvMHIllgbkxYonk7OFRtOKgc2RI2FTZjosX7Gy5-2F0LZYTCm1KUveJQurOXZQv5Dj2WhJrhmTrs0v3SJiEiBpyb-2F1L8jvr-2B-2BkxkiGeoPD1UieLppbdRBRhz-2BVOyI6R94uU85wuTnw695jKUkbDYkfDzQF2AmxCxzLBCpnE6CnunSfOnUc5T4w6Rt0VfqnTdL8n5IRPTbqCQRp1Xk2jliYNZ7ZDeIS9PTLnYnsWPYrfKEGJy8pKEuEg-3D-3D" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="https://u922627.ct.sendgrid.net/wf/click?upn=TvhtDiauxJVhRdbUMx2NHL6ODzLmx4MtfKCdFx-2FSGFQNyT19gu7suETHskKPLeObN63kZLIJaqHCutUuD2JSOw-3D-3D_Mf-2FCkfRivOmMK7O7F0Y-2FexQfRdP6nJdv0CvMHIllgbkxYonk7OFRtOKgc2RI2FTZjosX7Gy5-2F0LZYTCm1KUveJQurOXZQv5Dj2WhJrhmTrs0v3SJiEiBpyb-2F1L8jvr-2B-2BkxkiGeoPD1UieLppbdRBRhz-2BVOyI6R94uU85wuTnw695jKUkbDYkfDzQF2AmxCxzLBCpnE6CnunSfOnUc5T4w6Rt0VfqnTdL8n5IRPTbqCQRp1Xk2jliYNZ7ZDeIS9PTLnYnsWPYrfKEGJy8pKEuEg-3D-3D" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a>, or wherever you get your podcasts.</li><li>Check out<a href="http://patreon.com/popcultured" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="http://patreon.com/popcultured" rel="nofollow">patreon.com/popcultured</a> to hear more from many of the folks you heard on this episode!</li><li>Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. 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Spider-Man: Brand New Day Gives The MCU A Much-Needed Spark + Violent Night 2 Trailer (Interviews: Tommy Wirkola and Kelly McCormick)

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On the July 29, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by multiple people to talk about the latest film and TV news, talk about how some people are engaging with movies, and present some interviews with the Rick and Morty cast.(~00:18) News<ul><li><a href="https://variety.com/2026/film/news/paramount-warner-bros-merger-postpone-antitrust-trial-1236820601/" rel="nofollow">https://variety.com/2026/film/news/paramount-warner-bros-merger-postpone-antitrust-trial-1236820601/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2223367/marvel-ghost-rider-movie-ryan-gosling-shawn-levy-2026-sdcc/" rel="nofollow">https://www.slashfilm.com/2223367/marvel-ghost-rider-movie-ryan-gosling-shawn-levy-2026-sdcc/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2223373/black-panther-3-david-jonsson-tchalla-marvel-2026-sdcc/" rel="nofollow">https://www.slashfilm.com/2223373/black-panther-3-david-jonsson-tchalla-marvel-2026-sdcc/</a></li><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/07/glen-powell-lou-gehrig-movie-richard-linklater-1236999778/" rel="nofollow">https://deadline.com/2026/07/glen-powell-lou-gehrig-movie-richard-linklater-1236999778/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/jonathan-levine-direct-days-of-thunder-2-tom-cruise-1236653926/" rel="nofollow">https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/jonathan-levine-direct-days-of-thunder-2-tom-cruise-1236653926/</a></li><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/07/atari-universal-deal-10-game-ip-script-matt-reilly-carl-hampe-entertainment-360-1237001656/" rel="nofollow">https://deadline.com/2026/07/atari-universal-deal-10-game-ip-script-matt-reilly-carl-hampe-entertainment-360-1237001656/</a></li><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/07/the-mummy-michael-johnston-in-talks-to-join-cast-1237005057/" rel="nofollow">https://deadline.com/2026/07/the-mummy-michael-johnston-in-talks-to-join-cast-1237005057/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2219974/nirvanna-the-band-the-show-streaming-hulu/" rel="nofollow">https://www.slashfilm.com/2219974/nirvanna-the-band-the-show-streaming-hulu/</a></li></ul> (~08:47) <a href="https://madebymutant.com/products/the-odyssey-original-motion-picture-soundtrack" rel="nofollow">The Odyssey score</a>(~10:31) How people are engaging with movies online(~51:42) Rick and Morty season 9(~54:26) Harry Beldon and Spencer Grammer interview(~01:04:54) Ian Cardoni and Sarah Chalke interviewAll the other stuff you need to know:<ul><li>You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes.</li><li>You can subscribe to /Film Weekly on<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/film-daily/id1254073246?mt=2" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/film-daily/id1254073246?mt=2" rel="nofollow">Apple Podcasts</a>,<a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1254073246/film-daily" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1254073246/film-daily" rel="nofollow">Overcast</a>,<a href="https://u922627.ct.sendgrid.net/wf/click?upn=TvhtDiauxJVhRdbUMx2NHL6ODzLmx4MtfKCdFx-2FSGFQNyT19gu7suETHskKPLeObN63kZLIJaqHCutUuD2JSOw-3D-3D_Mf-2FCkfRivOmMK7O7F0Y-2FexQfRdP6nJdv0CvMHIllgbkxYonk7OFRtOKgc2RI2FTZjosX7Gy5-2F0LZYTCm1KUveJQurOXZQv5Dj2WhJrhmTrs0v3SJiEiBpyb-2F1L8jvr-2B-2BkxkiGeoPD1UieLppbdRBRhz-2BVOyI6R94uU85wuTnw695jKUkbDYkfDzQF2AmxCxzLBCpnE6CnunSfOnUc5T4w6Rt0VfqnTdL8n5IRPTbqCQRp1Xk2jliYNZ7ZDeIS9PTLnYnsWPYrfKEGJy8pKEuEg-3D-3D" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="https://u922627.ct.sendgrid.net/wf/click?upn=TvhtDiauxJVhRdbUMx2NHL6ODzLmx4MtfKCdFx-2FSGFQNyT19gu7suETHskKPLeObN63kZLIJaqHCutUuD2JSOw-3D-3D_Mf-2FCkfRivOmMK7O7F0Y-2FexQfRdP6nJdv0CvMHIllgbkxYonk7OFRtOKgc2RI2FTZjosX7Gy5-2F0LZYTCm1KUveJQurOXZQv5Dj2WhJrhmTrs0v3SJiEiBpyb-2F1L8jvr-2B-2BkxkiGeoPD1UieLppbdRBRhz-2BVOyI6R94uU85wuTnw695jKUkbDYkfDzQF2AmxCxzLBCpnE6CnunSfOnUc5T4w6Rt0VfqnTdL8n5IRPTbqCQRp1Xk2jliYNZ7ZDeIS9PTLnYnsWPYrfKEGJy8pKEuEg-3D-3D" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a>, or wherever you get your podcasts.</li><li>Check out<a href="http://patreon.com/popcultured" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="http://patreon.com/popcultured" rel="nofollow">patreon.com/popcultured</a> to hear more from many of the folks you heard on this episode!</li><li>Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Make sure to leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.</li><li>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!</li></ul> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

How People Are Engaging With Movies Online, Plus Interviews with Harry Beldon, Ian Cardoni, Spencer Grammer, and Sarah Chalke for Rick and Morty Season 9

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2026/7/22/18/0c10ba3a-0b9c-4074-861b-bf38706d78b4_weekly-7-22-26.mp3

On the July 22, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by multiple people to talk about the latest film and TV news, Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey and present some interviews with the filmmakers, and more.(~00:30) The Odyssey <a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2215067/christopher-nolan-the-odyssey-movie-review/" rel="nofollow">The Odyssey Review: Christopher Nolan&#39;s Massive Epic Is Both Exhausting And Exhilarating</a>(~41:51) Himesh Patel and John Leguizamo interview(~46:34) Jon Bernthal and Lupita Nyong’o interview(~49:52) Matt Damon and Anne Hathaway interview(~56:45) News<ul><li><a href="https://variety.com/2026/film/news/avengers-doomsday-trailer-views-disney-record-1236817568/" rel="nofollow">https://variety.com/2026/film/news/avengers-doomsday-trailer-views-disney-record-1236817568/</a></li><li><a href="https://variety.com/2026/film/news/judge-paramount-warner-bros-merger-tro-1236815048/" rel="nofollow">https://variety.com/2026/film/news/judge-paramount-warner-bros-merger-tro-1236815048/</a></li><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/07/youtube-mandela-catalog-steven-spielberg-scott-stuber-1236973259/" rel="nofollow">https://deadline.com/2026/07/youtube-mandela-catalog-steven-spielberg-scott-stuber-1236973259/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/siren-head-horror-zach-cregger-brian-duffield-1236634292/" rel="nofollow">https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/siren-head-horror-zach-cregger-brian-duffield-1236634292/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/the-furious-director-kenji-tanigaki-peter-dinklage-reckoner-1236634874/" rel="nofollow">https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/the-furious-director-kenji-tanigaki-peter-dinklage-reckoner-1236634874/</a></li><li><a href="https://variety.com/2026/film/news/dwayne-johnson-free-byrd-artists-equity-greg-kwedar-1236803636/" rel="nofollow">https://variety.com/2026/film/news/dwayne-johnson-free-byrd-artists-equity-greg-kwedar-1236803636/</a></li><li><a href="https://variety.com/2026/film/global/harold-kumar-4-greg-shapiro-1236803633/" rel="nofollow">https://variety.com/2026/film/global/harold-kumar-4-greg-shapiro-1236803633/</a></li><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/07/the-batman-ii-jj-abrams-the-great-beyond-release-date-changes-1236982669/" rel="nofollow">https://deadline.com/2026/07/the-batman-ii-jj-abrams-the-great-beyond-release-date-changes-1236982669/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/nightmare-on-elm-street-movie-paramount-1236646496/" rel="nofollow">https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/nightmare-on-elm-street-movie-paramount-1236646496/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/danny-mcbride-to-direct-g-i-joe-movie-1236647496/" rel="nofollow">https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/danny-mcbride-to-direct-g-i-joe-movie-1236647496/</a></li><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/07/god-of-war-recast-kratos-role-ryan-hurst-injured-on-set-1236984409/" rel="nofollow">https://deadline.com/2026/07/god-of-war-recast-kratos-role-ryan-hurst-injured-on-set-1236984409/</a></li><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/07/colman-domingo-princess-and-the-frog-movie-tiana-1236997261/" rel="nofollow">https://deadline.com/2026/07/colman-domingo-princess-and-the-frog-movie-tiana-1236997261/</a></li><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/07/cinerama-dome-reopening-date-sony-1237000247/" rel="nofollow">https://deadline.com/2026/07/cinerama-dome-reopening-date-sony-1237000247/</a></li></ul> (~01:13:52) The Academy Museum: <a href="https://www.academymuseum.org/exhibitions/jaws" rel="nofollow">Jaws: The Exhibition</a> and <a href="https://www.academymuseum.org/exhibitions/the-horror-show" rel="nofollow">The Horror Show</a>All the other stuff you need to know:<ul><li>You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes.</li><li>You can subscribe to /Film Weekly on<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/film-daily/id1254073246?mt=2" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/film-daily/id1254073246?mt=2" rel="nofollow">Apple Podcasts</a>,<a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1254073246/film-daily" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1254073246/film-daily" rel="nofollow">Overcast</a>,<a 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The Odyssey is Incredible (Interviews: Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, John Leguizamo, Himesh Patel, Lupita Nyong'o, and Jon Bernthal), and Lots of Movie News

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On the July 15, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by multiple people to talk about a bunch of movie trailers, talk about Evil Dead Burn and present some interviews with the filmmakers, share an interview with voice actor Billy West, talk about the new comedy Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass, and highlight an interview with that film’s writers and director, Ken Marino and David Wain.(~00:38) Jacob’s Trailer Park<ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L24CYVpQ-LI" rel="nofollow">Onslaught | Official Trailer HD | A24</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oB9AxspVow" rel="nofollow">The End of Oak Street | Official Trailer</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67ho3OxCmmM" rel="nofollow">Whalefall | Official Teaser | In Theaters October 16</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gM4LkaXwGuY" rel="nofollow">THE SOCIAL RECKONING – Official Teaser Trailer (HD)</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIKfR_uF_d0" rel="nofollow">Gatto | Teaser Trailer | In Theaters March 5, 2027</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLxgaz2Zp1k" rel="nofollow">The Last House | Greta Lee and Wagner Moura | Official Trailer | Netflix</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtC4sjABZNw" rel="nofollow">Hexed | Teaser Trailer</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtUdmUTNbO4" rel="nofollow">Not Alone | Official Teaser Trailer</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62bIsvRcPv0" rel="nofollow">SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY – New Trailer (4K)</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wixzainceAE" rel="nofollow">KLARA AND THE SUN – Official Trailer (4K)</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clyzHmBx43E" rel="nofollow">The Debut | Official Trailer HD | A24</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ho10_4IX1jE" rel="nofollow">Practical Magic 2 | Official Trailer</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcrwcvad84U" rel="nofollow">SENSE AND SENSIBILITY - Official Trailer [HD] - Only In Theaters October 16</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmjpadVj-Vk" rel="nofollow">WERWULF - Official Trailer [HD] - Only In Theaters Christmas Day</a></li></ul>(~26:50) Evil Dead Burn(~36:22) Sebastian Vanicek interview(~41:43) Souheila Yacoub, Hunter Doohan, and Luciane Buchanan interview(~46:02) Billy West set-up(~51:25) Billy West interview(~1:23:24) Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass(~01:36:23) Ken Marino and David Wain interview<a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/1884157/why-mtv-the-state-ended/" rel="nofollow">Why MTV&#39;s The State Ended And Created A Rift Between The Alternative Sketch Comedy Group</a>All the other stuff you need to know:<ul><li>You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes.</li><li>You can subscribe to /Film Weekly on<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/film-daily/id1254073246?mt=2" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/film-daily/id1254073246?mt=2" rel="nofollow">Apple Podcasts</a>,<a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1254073246/film-daily" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1254073246/film-daily" rel="nofollow">Overcast</a>,<a href="https://u922627.ct.sendgrid.net/wf/click?upn=TvhtDiauxJVhRdbUMx2NHL6ODzLmx4MtfKCdFx-2FSGFQNyT19gu7suETHskKPLeObN63kZLIJaqHCutUuD2JSOw-3D-3D_Mf-2FCkfRivOmMK7O7F0Y-2FexQfRdP6nJdv0CvMHIllgbkxYonk7OFRtOKgc2RI2FTZjosX7Gy5-2F0LZYTCm1KUveJQurOXZQv5Dj2WhJrhmTrs0v3SJiEiBpyb-2F1L8jvr-2B-2BkxkiGeoPD1UieLppbdRBRhz-2BVOyI6R94uU85wuTnw695jKUkbDYkfDzQF2AmxCxzLBCpnE6CnunSfOnUc5T4w6Rt0VfqnTdL8n5IRPTbqCQRp1Xk2jliYNZ7ZDeIS9PTLnYnsWPYrfKEGJy8pKEuEg-3D-3D" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="https://u922627.ct.sendgrid.net/wf/click?upn=TvhtDiauxJVhRdbUMx2NHL6ODzLmx4MtfKCdFx-2FSGFQNyT19gu7suETHskKPLeObN63kZLIJaqHCutUuD2JSOw-3D-3D_Mf-2FCkfRivOmMK7O7F0Y-2FexQfRdP6nJdv0CvMHIllgbkxYonk7OFRtOKgc2RI2FTZjosX7Gy5-2F0LZYTCm1KUveJQurOXZQv5Dj2WhJrhmTrs0v3SJiEiBpyb-2F1L8jvr-2B-2BkxkiGeoPD1UieLppbdRBRhz-2BVOyI6R94uU85wuTnw695jKUkbDYkfDzQF2AmxCxzLBCpnE6CnunSfOnUc5T4w6Rt0VfqnTdL8n5IRPTbqCQRp1Xk2jliYNZ7ZDeIS9PTLnYnsWPYrfKEGJy8pKEuEg-3D-3D" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a>, or wherever you get your podcasts.</li><li>Check out<a href="http://patreon.com/popcultured" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="http://patreon.com/popcultured" rel="nofollow">patreon.com/popcultured</a> to hear more from many of the folks you heard on this episode!</li><li>Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Make sure to leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.</li><li>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!</li></ul> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Evil Dead Burn (+ Interviews), Jacob's Trailer Park, Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass (+ Interview), and A Conversation with Billy West

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On the July 8, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks about his favorite movie of the year, and then is joined by multiple people to talk about Rick and Morty, present an interview with the showrunners, Apple’s Cape Fear, present an interview with the film’s stars, and to present a conversation with Obsession actor Cooper Tomlinson.(~00:30) News<ul><li><a href="https://x.com/MattBelloni/status/2072018680872071300" rel="nofollow">https://x.com/MattBelloni/status/2072018680872071300</a></li><li><a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2130244/how-watch-nirvanna-the-band-the-show-the-movie-at-home/" rel="nofollow">Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie</a></li></ul>(~05:37) <a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2185871/cape-fear-apple-tv-review/" rel="nofollow">Cape Fear Review: Apple TV&#39;s Psychological Thriller Is Intense And Insidiously Manipulative</a>(~16:18) Nick Antosca interview(~20:40) The performances of Cape Fear(~22:56) Javier Bardem, Amy Adams, and Patrick Wilson interview(~28:41) Rick and Morty Season 9(~35:02) Dan Harmon and Scott Marder interview(~45:32) Obsession actor Cooper Tomlinson interviewAll the other stuff you need to know:<ul><li>You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes.</li><li>You can subscribe to /Film Weekly on<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/film-daily/id1254073246?mt=2" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/film-daily/id1254073246?mt=2" rel="nofollow">Apple Podcasts</a>,<a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1254073246/film-daily" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1254073246/film-daily" rel="nofollow">Overcast</a>,<a href="https://u922627.ct.sendgrid.net/wf/click?upn=TvhtDiauxJVhRdbUMx2NHL6ODzLmx4MtfKCdFx-2FSGFQNyT19gu7suETHskKPLeObN63kZLIJaqHCutUuD2JSOw-3D-3D_Mf-2FCkfRivOmMK7O7F0Y-2FexQfRdP6nJdv0CvMHIllgbkxYonk7OFRtOKgc2RI2FTZjosX7Gy5-2F0LZYTCm1KUveJQurOXZQv5Dj2WhJrhmTrs0v3SJiEiBpyb-2F1L8jvr-2B-2BkxkiGeoPD1UieLppbdRBRhz-2BVOyI6R94uU85wuTnw695jKUkbDYkfDzQF2AmxCxzLBCpnE6CnunSfOnUc5T4w6Rt0VfqnTdL8n5IRPTbqCQRp1Xk2jliYNZ7ZDeIS9PTLnYnsWPYrfKEGJy8pKEuEg-3D-3D" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="https://u922627.ct.sendgrid.net/wf/click?upn=TvhtDiauxJVhRdbUMx2NHL6ODzLmx4MtfKCdFx-2FSGFQNyT19gu7suETHskKPLeObN63kZLIJaqHCutUuD2JSOw-3D-3D_Mf-2FCkfRivOmMK7O7F0Y-2FexQfRdP6nJdv0CvMHIllgbkxYonk7OFRtOKgc2RI2FTZjosX7Gy5-2F0LZYTCm1KUveJQurOXZQv5Dj2WhJrhmTrs0v3SJiEiBpyb-2F1L8jvr-2B-2BkxkiGeoPD1UieLppbdRBRhz-2BVOyI6R94uU85wuTnw695jKUkbDYkfDzQF2AmxCxzLBCpnE6CnunSfOnUc5T4w6Rt0VfqnTdL8n5IRPTbqCQRp1Xk2jliYNZ7ZDeIS9PTLnYnsWPYrfKEGJy8pKEuEg-3D-3D" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a>, or wherever you get your podcasts.</li><li>Check out<a href="http://patreon.com/popcultured" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="http://patreon.com/popcultured" rel="nofollow">patreon.com/popcultured</a> to hear more from many of the folks you heard on this episode!</li><li>Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Make sure to leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.</li><li>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!</li></ul> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Cape Fear (Interview: Javier Bardem/Amy Adams/Patrick Wilson), Rick and Morty Season 9 (Interview: Dan Harmon/Scott Marder), and Obsession (Interview: Cooper Tomlinson)

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On the July 1, 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 Supergirl, present interviews with the film’s cast, and have a spoiler-filled conversation about the final season of The Bear.(~00:15) News<ul><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/06/comcast-to-separate-nbcuniversal-media-business-technology-1236969649/" rel="nofollow">https://deadline.com/2026/06/comcast-to-separate-nbcuniversal-media-business-technology-1236969649/</a></li><li><a href="https://x.com/shrek/status/2070207487941189785?s=46&t=eE-9hrTgnEeH8RfPTMwgRg" rel="nofollow">https://x.com/shrek/status/2070207487941189785?s=46&amp;t=eE-9hrTgnEeH8RfPTMwgRg</a></li><li><a href="https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/millie-bobby-brown-david-harbour-netflix-spy-series-stranger-things-1236790889/" rel="nofollow">https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/millie-bobby-brown-david-harbour-netflix-spy-series-stranger-things-1236790889/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/five-nights-at-freddys-3-gary-dauberman-write-script-1236631856/" rel="nofollow">https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/five-nights-at-freddys-3-gary-dauberman-write-script-1236631856/</a></li><li><a href="https://x.com/variety/status/2071613035328713130?s=46&t=0-wSba2r7onyPA9yqFdGhA" rel="nofollow">https://x.com/variety/status/2071613035328713130?s=46&amp;t=0-wSba2r7onyPA9yqFdGhA</a></li><li><a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2203183/funniest-movie-of-all-time-american-film-institute-blazing-saddles/" rel="nofollow">https://www.slashfilm.com/2203183/funniest-movie-of-all-time-american-film-institute-blazing-saddles/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2201049/dark-pandemic-comedy-hollywood-not-touch-harrows-alley/" rel="nofollow">https://www.slashfilm.com/2201049/dark-pandemic-comedy-hollywood-not-touch-harrows-alley/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2204118/supergirl-box-office-flop-reasons/" rel="nofollow">https://www.slashfilm.com/2204118/supergirl-box-office-flop-reasons/</a></li></ul> (~03:21) <a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2200480/supergirl-2026-movie-review/" rel="nofollow">Supergirl Review: Milly Alcock Shines As The Self-Destructive Savior Of The DCU</a>(~24:40) Milly Alcock and Eve Ridley interview(~28:19) Jason Momoa interview(~32:30) <a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2200708/the-bear-season-5-review/" rel="nofollow">The Bear Season 5 Review: The Once-Great Show Ends With A Final Chaotic Shift</a>All the other stuff you need to know:<ul><li>You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes.</li><li>You can subscribe to /Film Weekly on<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/film-daily/id1254073246?mt=2" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/film-daily/id1254073246?mt=2" rel="nofollow">Apple Podcasts</a>,<a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1254073246/film-daily" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1254073246/film-daily" rel="nofollow">Overcast</a>,<a href="https://u922627.ct.sendgrid.net/wf/click?upn=TvhtDiauxJVhRdbUMx2NHL6ODzLmx4MtfKCdFx-2FSGFQNyT19gu7suETHskKPLeObN63kZLIJaqHCutUuD2JSOw-3D-3D_Mf-2FCkfRivOmMK7O7F0Y-2FexQfRdP6nJdv0CvMHIllgbkxYonk7OFRtOKgc2RI2FTZjosX7Gy5-2F0LZYTCm1KUveJQurOXZQv5Dj2WhJrhmTrs0v3SJiEiBpyb-2F1L8jvr-2B-2BkxkiGeoPD1UieLppbdRBRhz-2BVOyI6R94uU85wuTnw695jKUkbDYkfDzQF2AmxCxzLBCpnE6CnunSfOnUc5T4w6Rt0VfqnTdL8n5IRPTbqCQRp1Xk2jliYNZ7ZDeIS9PTLnYnsWPYrfKEGJy8pKEuEg-3D-3D" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="https://u922627.ct.sendgrid.net/wf/click?upn=TvhtDiauxJVhRdbUMx2NHL6ODzLmx4MtfKCdFx-2FSGFQNyT19gu7suETHskKPLeObN63kZLIJaqHCutUuD2JSOw-3D-3D_Mf-2FCkfRivOmMK7O7F0Y-2FexQfRdP6nJdv0CvMHIllgbkxYonk7OFRtOKgc2RI2FTZjosX7Gy5-2F0LZYTCm1KUveJQurOXZQv5Dj2WhJrhmTrs0v3SJiEiBpyb-2F1L8jvr-2B-2BkxkiGeoPD1UieLppbdRBRhz-2BVOyI6R94uU85wuTnw695jKUkbDYkfDzQF2AmxCxzLBCpnE6CnunSfOnUc5T4w6Rt0VfqnTdL8n5IRPTbqCQRp1Xk2jliYNZ7ZDeIS9PTLnYnsWPYrfKEGJy8pKEuEg-3D-3D" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a>, or wherever you get your podcasts.</li><li>Check out<a href="http://patreon.com/popcultured" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="http://patreon.com/popcultured" rel="nofollow">patreon.com/popcultured</a> to hear more from many of the folks you heard on this episode!</li><li>Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Make sure to leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.</li><li>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!</li></ul> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Supergirl Is Better Than You've Heard (with Milly Alcock, Jason Momoa, and Eve Ridley), and The Bear Serves Its Final Meal With Season 5

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On the June 24, 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 Toy Story 5, Voicemails for Isabelle, and The Death of Robin Hood, and feature interviews with people who helped bring those movies to life.(~00:15) News<ul><li><a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/wagner-moura-oceans-eleven-prequel-1236623729/" rel="nofollow">https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/wagner-moura-oceans-eleven-prequel-1236623729/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/ryan-coogler-proximity-media-netflix-tv-deal-1236625177/" rel="nofollow">https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/ryan-coogler-proximity-media-netflix-tv-deal-1236625177/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/grinch-sequel-in-the-works-jim-carrey-1236595265/" rel="nofollow">https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/grinch-sequel-in-the-works-jim-carrey-1236595265/</a></li><li><a href="https://variety.com/2026/film/news/charles-melton-matt-damon-everything-everywhere-all-at-once-directors-the-daniels-film-1236785151/" rel="nofollow">https://variety.com/2026/film/news/charles-melton-matt-damon-everything-everywhere-all-at-once-directors-the-daniels-film-1236785151/</a></li><li><a href="https://variety.com/2026/film/global/luca-guadagnino-sam-altman-movie-artificial-dropped-amazon-1236785830/" rel="nofollow">https://variety.com/2026/film/global/luca-guadagnino-sam-altman-movie-artificial-dropped-amazon-1236785830/</a></li><li><a href="https://variety.com/2026/film/global/luca-guadagnino-artificial-sam-altman-netflix-a24-mubi-1236786623/" rel="nofollow">https://variety.com/2026/film/global/luca-guadagnino-artificial-sam-altman-netflix-a24-mubi-1236786623/</a></li><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/06/tomorrow-and-tomorrow-and-tomorrow-daisy-edgar-jones-1236962398/" rel="nofollow">https://deadline.com/2026/06/tomorrow-and-tomorrow-and-tomorrow-daisy-edgar-jones-1236962398/</a></li><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/06/curry-barker-third-film-universal-blumhouse-atomic-monster-1236962562/" rel="nofollow">https://deadline.com/2026/06/curry-barker-third-film-universal-blumhouse-atomic-monster-1236962562/</a></li><li><a href="https://variety.com/2026/film/global/timothee-chalamet-selena-gomez-animated-film-not-alone-1236787110/" rel="nofollow">https://variety.com/2026/film/global/timothee-chalamet-selena-gomez-animated-film-not-alone-1236787110/</a></li><li><a href="https://ew.com/sea-of-thieves-movie-live-action-xbox-adaptations-exclusive-12003322" rel="nofollow">https://ew.com/sea-of-thieves-movie-live-action-xbox-adaptations-exclusive-12003322</a></li><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/06/keanu-reeves-lego-movie-josh-cooley-toy-story-4-reunion-1236963572/" rel="nofollow">https://deadline.com/2026/06/keanu-reeves-lego-movie-josh-cooley-toy-story-4-reunion-1236963572/</a></li><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/06/dan-trachtenberg-yehudi-mercado-freddy-13th-paramount-1236963894/" rel="nofollow">https://deadline.com/2026/06/dan-trachtenberg-yehudi-mercado-freddy-13th-paramount-1236963894/</a></li><li><a href="https://variety.com/2026/film/news/powerpuff-girls-movie-warner-bros-1236787216/" rel="nofollow">https://variety.com/2026/film/news/powerpuff-girls-movie-warner-bros-1236787216/</a></li><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/06/lily-james-to-star-seasons-drew-hancock-amazon-mgm-1236964258/" rel="nofollow">https://deadline.com/2026/06/lily-james-to-star-seasons-drew-hancock-amazon-mgm-1236964258/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/kevin-bacon-jeremy-slater-horror-summoner-1236628091/" rel="nofollow">https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/kevin-bacon-jeremy-slater-horror-summoner-1236628091/</a></li><li><a href="https://variety.com/2026/film/news/magic-school-bus-live-action-movie-elizabeth-banks-ms-frizzle-director-1236787487/" rel="nofollow">https://variety.com/2026/film/news/magic-school-bus-live-action-movie-elizabeth-banks-ms-frizzle-director-1236787487/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2200780/hugh-jackman-murder-mystery-movie-the-sheep-detectives-streaming-prime-video/" rel="nofollow">https://www.slashfilm.com/2200780/hugh-jackman-murder-mystery-movie-the-sheep-detectives-streaming-prime-video/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2087904/olivia-wilde-the-invite-dont-worry-darling-comeback-sundance/" rel="nofollow">https://www.slashfilm.com/2087904/olivia-wilde-the-invite-dont-worry-darling-comeback-sundance/</a></li></ul> (~02:34) <a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2195098/toy-story-5-pixar-movie-review/" rel="nofollow">Toy Story 5 Review: A Heartfelt, Nuanced, And Uneven Sequel In Cinema&#39;s Greatest Animated Film Series</a>(~25:55) Thomas Jordan (VFX Supervisor) interview(~31:48) Andrew Stanton, Kenna Harris, and Lindsey Collins interview (~36:59) Voicemails for Isabelle(~39:52) Leah McKendrick interview<a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2197793/netflix-voicemails-for-isabelle-director-shut-down-production-detail-exclusive/" rel="nofollow">Netflix&#39;s Voicemails For Isabelle Director Shut Down Production To Make Sure A Small Detail Was Correct [Exclusive]</a>(~49:21) <a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2192179/the-death-of-robin-hood-review-hugh-jackman-2026-movie/" rel="nofollow">The Death Of Robin Hood Review: Hugh Jackman Leads An Ultra-Violent, Melancholy Myth Deconstruction</a>(~01:00:50) Michael Sarnoski interviewAll the other stuff you need to know:<ul><li>You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show 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Toy Story 5 Shines (with Andrew Stanton & Kenna Harris), Voicemails for Isabelle is a Terrific Romcom (with Leah McKendrick), and The Death of Robin Hood (with Michael Sarnoski)

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On the June 17, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks about the latest film and TV news, and then is joined by a couple of people to dig into Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day and the new martial arts film The Furious, present interviews with some of the folks behind those movies, and then wrap up with a discussion of some movies that played at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival, including one that’s available for the public to watch right now.(~00:25) News<ul><li><a href="https://variety.com/2026/film/news/24-jump-street-jonah-hill-channing-tatum-1236771917/" rel="nofollow">https://variety.com/2026/film/news/24-jump-street-jonah-hill-channing-tatum-1236771917/</a></li><li><a href="https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/widows-bay-renewed-season-2-katie-dippold-apple-tv-overall-1236779068/" rel="nofollow">https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/widows-bay-renewed-season-2-katie-dippold-apple-tv-overall-1236779068/</a></li><li><a href="https://variety.com/2026/film/news/stranger-things-matt-ross-duffer-paramount-movie-2028-1236781648/" rel="nofollow">https://variety.com/2026/film/news/stranger-things-matt-ross-duffer-paramount-movie-2028-1236781648/</a></li><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/06/monopoly-movie-lionsgate-developing-two-new-takes-1236954940/" rel="nofollow">https://deadline.com/2026/06/monopoly-movie-lionsgate-developing-two-new-takes-1236954940/</a></li><li>Anya Taylor-Joy as Seren in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. She’s playing “a Sindar Elf of the Woodland Realm, a trusted and lethal agent of King Thranduil.”</li><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/06/sean-penn-direct-bradley-cooper-january-6th-cop-warner-bros-1236957132/" rel="nofollow">https://deadline.com/2026/06/sean-penn-direct-bradley-cooper-january-6th-cop-warner-bros-1236957132/</a></li><li>Mergers and acquisitions: Fox is buying Roku for $22 billion.</li><li><a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2194455/real-life-attorney-the-punisher-trial-accuracy/" rel="nofollow">https://www.slashfilm.com/2194455/real-life-attorney-the-punisher-trial-accuracy/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2195443/death-stranding-movie-update-director-michael-sarnoski/" rel="nofollow">https://www.slashfilm.com/2195443/death-stranding-movie-update-director-michael-sarnoski/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2195461/pluribus-season-2-writing-update-vince-gilligan/" rel="nofollow">https://www.slashfilm.com/2195461/pluribus-season-2-writing-update-vince-gilligan/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2195873/steven-spielberg-biggest-box-office-hits-one-thing-common-sci-fi/" rel="nofollow">https://www.slashfilm.com/2195873/steven-spielberg-biggest-box-office-hits-one-thing-common-sci-fi/</a></li></ul> (~01:32) <a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2189570/disclosure-day-2026-review/" rel="nofollow">Disclosure Day Review: Steven Spielberg&#39;s Emotional Sci-Fi Chase Movie Is Incredibly Thrilling</a>(~20:12) <a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2192481/disclosure-day-writer-david-koepp-interview/" rel="nofollow">Disclosure Day Writer David Koepp Explains What It&#39;s Really Like To Work With Steven Spielberg [Exclusive Interview]</a>(~29:18) <a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2190320/the-furious-2026-movie-review/" rel="nofollow">The Furious Review: The Best Action Movie Of 2026 Will Punch You In The Face</a>(~40:43) <a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2191406/the-furious-director-kenji-tanigaki-climactic-fight-scene-explained-interview/" rel="nofollow">The Furious Director Talks About The &#39;Innovative&#39; And &#39;Very Complicated&#39; Climactic Fight Scene [Exclusive Interview]</a>(~51:21) Brad at Tribeca: Deepfake, IX XI, Stealing Magic, That Friend, Never Change!All the other stuff you need to know:<ul><li>You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes.</li><li>You can subscribe to /Film Weekly on<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/film-daily/id1254073246?mt=2" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/film-daily/id1254073246?mt=2" rel="nofollow">Apple Podcasts</a>,<a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1254073246/film-daily" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1254073246/film-daily" rel="nofollow">Overcast</a>,<a href="https://u922627.ct.sendgrid.net/wf/click?upn=TvhtDiauxJVhRdbUMx2NHL6ODzLmx4MtfKCdFx-2FSGFQNyT19gu7suETHskKPLeObN63kZLIJaqHCutUuD2JSOw-3D-3D_Mf-2FCkfRivOmMK7O7F0Y-2FexQfRdP6nJdv0CvMHIllgbkxYonk7OFRtOKgc2RI2FTZjosX7Gy5-2F0LZYTCm1KUveJQurOXZQv5Dj2WhJrhmTrs0v3SJiEiBpyb-2F1L8jvr-2B-2BkxkiGeoPD1UieLppbdRBRhz-2BVOyI6R94uU85wuTnw695jKUkbDYkfDzQF2AmxCxzLBCpnE6CnunSfOnUc5T4w6Rt0VfqnTdL8n5IRPTbqCQRp1Xk2jliYNZ7ZDeIS9PTLnYnsWPYrfKEGJy8pKEuEg-3D-3D" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="https://u922627.ct.sendgrid.net/wf/click?upn=TvhtDiauxJVhRdbUMx2NHL6ODzLmx4MtfKCdFx-2FSGFQNyT19gu7suETHskKPLeObN63kZLIJaqHCutUuD2JSOw-3D-3D_Mf-2FCkfRivOmMK7O7F0Y-2FexQfRdP6nJdv0CvMHIllgbkxYonk7OFRtOKgc2RI2FTZjosX7Gy5-2F0LZYTCm1KUveJQurOXZQv5Dj2WhJrhmTrs0v3SJiEiBpyb-2F1L8jvr-2B-2BkxkiGeoPD1UieLppbdRBRhz-2BVOyI6R94uU85wuTnw695jKUkbDYkfDzQF2AmxCxzLBCpnE6CnunSfOnUc5T4w6Rt0VfqnTdL8n5IRPTbqCQRp1Xk2jliYNZ7ZDeIS9PTLnYnsWPYrfKEGJy8pKEuEg-3D-3D" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a>, or wherever you get your podcasts.</li><li>Check out<a href="http://patreon.com/popcultured" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="http://patreon.com/popcultured" rel="nofollow">patreon.com/popcultured</a> to hear more from many of the folks you heard on this episode!</li><li>Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. 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Spielberg is Back in Blockbuster Mode with Disclosure Day (Interview: David Koepp), The Furious Will Punch You in the Face (Interview: Kenji Tanigaki), and A Roundup of Films From Tribeca 2026

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On the June 10, 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 Power Ballad, Masters of the Universe, Carolina Caroline, and Doc Meets World, and we’ll present interviews with people from all of those projects.(~00:25) News<ul><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/06/fx-the-marriage-plot-limited-series-sadie-sink-1236941022/" rel="nofollow">https://deadline.com/2026/06/fx-the-marriage-plot-limited-series-sadie-sink-1236941022/</a></li><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/06/netflix-antoine-fuqua-hannibal-denzel-washington-1236940352/" rel="nofollow">https://deadline.com/2026/06/netflix-antoine-fuqua-hannibal-denzel-washington-1236940352/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/art-of-fighting-fatal-fury-screen-adaptations-in-the-works-1236614015/" rel="nofollow">https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/art-of-fighting-fatal-fury-screen-adaptations-in-the-works-1236614015/</a></li><li><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/ign.com/post/3mnnabqiylr2c" rel="nofollow">https://bsky.app/profile/ign.com/post/3mnnabqiylr2c</a></li><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/06/hugh-jackman-treasure-island-ridley-scott-jack-thorne-1236949282/" rel="nofollow">https://deadline.com/2026/06/hugh-jackman-treasure-island-ridley-scott-jack-thorne-1236949282/</a></li><li><a href="https://variety.com/2026/film/news/mira-sorvino-lisa-kudrow-romy-and-michele-sequel-hulu-1236769542/" rel="nofollow">https://variety.com/2026/film/news/mira-sorvino-lisa-kudrow-romy-and-michele-sequel-hulu-1236769542/</a></li><li><a href="https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/jem-and-the-holograms-live-action-show-amazon-1236769438/" rel="nofollow">https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/jem-and-the-holograms-live-action-show-amazon-1236769438/</a></li><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/06/jason-momoa-helldivers-exits-1236950906/" rel="nofollow">https://deadline.com/2026/06/jason-momoa-helldivers-exits-1236950906/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2191007/the-pitt-season-3-shabana-azeez-javadi-change-er/" rel="nofollow">https://www.slashfilm.com/2191007/the-pitt-season-3-shabana-azeez-javadi-change-er/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2190938/biggest-box-office-flop-all-time-2026-movie-desert-warrior/" rel="nofollow">https://www.slashfilm.com/2190938/biggest-box-office-flop-all-time-2026-movie-desert-warrior/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2190123/hollywood-first-2026-billion-dollar-box-office-hit-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie/" rel="nofollow">https://www.slashfilm.com/2190123/hollywood-first-2026-billion-dollar-box-office-hit-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2190023/a24-horror-movie-hereditary-prequel/" rel="nofollow">https://www.slashfilm.com/2190023/a24-horror-movie-hereditary-prequel/</a></li></ul> (~03:08) Power Ballad(~17:45) Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas interview(~22:32) John Carney interview(~26:29) Masters of the Universe<a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2185547/masters-of-the-universe-2026-movie-review/" rel="nofollow">Masters Of The Universe Review: Endless Jokes And Riffing Rob A Potentially Fun Adventure Of Its Power</a>(~37:55) Nicholas Galitzine interview(~42:43) Camila Mendes interview(~47:13) Travis Knight interview(~51:36) Carolina Caroline(~01:01:12) Samara Weaving, Kyle Gallner, and Adam Carter Rehmeier interview(~01:15:56) Doc Meets World(~01:22:01) Will Friedle, Danielle Fishel, and Rider Strong interview(~01:46:34) Chris Levitus and Zane Rubin interviewAll the other stuff you need to know:<ul><li>You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes.</li><li>You can subscribe to /Film Weekly on<a 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Paul Rudd/Nick Jonas/John Carney on Power Ballad, Will Friedle/Danielle Fishel/Rider Strong on Doc Meets World, Nicholas Galitzine/Camila Mendes/Travis Knight on Masters of the Universe, Samara Weaving/Kyle Gallner/Adam Carter Rehmeier on Carolina Caroline

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On the June 3, 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 Backrooms, Spider-Noir, The Breadwinner, and Deli Boys season 2, and share several interviews with the folks behind some of those projects.(~00:25) News<ul><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/05/marvel-stan-lee-resurrected-ai-elevenlabs-1236922672/" rel="nofollow">https://deadline.com/2026/05/marvel-stan-lee-resurrected-ai-elevenlabs-1236922672/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/02/business/media/martin-scorsese-artificial-intelligence.html" rel="nofollow">https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/02/business/media/martin-scorsese-artificial-intelligence.html</a></li><li><a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/zack-snyder-escape-from-new-york-remake-1236610684/" rel="nofollow">https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/zack-snyder-escape-from-new-york-remake-1236610684/</a></li><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/06/michael-sarnoski-joins-the-chain-hbo-ep-pilot-director-1236938417/" rel="nofollow">https://deadline.com/2026/06/michael-sarnoski-joins-the-chain-hbo-ep-pilot-director-1236938417/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/sydney-sweeney-hollow-lindsey-anderson-beer-1236612283/" rel="nofollow">https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/sydney-sweeney-hollow-lindsey-anderson-beer-1236612283/</a></li><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/06/shania-twain-biopic-leah-mckendrick-directing-sony-1236939923/" rel="nofollow">https://deadline.com/2026/06/shania-twain-biopic-leah-mckendrick-directing-sony-1236939923/</a></li><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/06/john-wick-caine-mason-thames-1236939884/" rel="nofollow">https://deadline.com/2026/06/john-wick-caine-mason-thames-1236939884/</a></li></ul> (~03:04) Backrooms<a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2176810/backrooms-2026-movie-review/" rel="nofollow">Backrooms Review: Kane Parsons&#39;s Debut Is A Skin-Crawling Liminal Nightmare</a>(~24:34) Spider-Noir<a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2177684/spider-noir-review-nicolas-cage-marvel-spider-man-series/" rel="nofollow">Spider-Noir Review: Nicolas Cage&#39;s Idiosyncratic Performance Keeps This Spider-Man Series Swinging</a>(~41:50) Lamorne Morris and Karen Rodriguez interview(~46:34) More Spider-Noir talk(~58:11) Oren Uziel interview(~01:14:05) Deli Boys(~01:23:06) Fawzia Mirza interview(~01:35:46) The Breadwinner(~01:47:34) Eric Appel interviewAll the other stuff you need to know:<ul><li>You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes.</li><li>You can subscribe to /Film Weekly on<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/film-daily/id1254073246?mt=2" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/film-daily/id1254073246?mt=2" rel="nofollow">Apple Podcasts</a>,<a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1254073246/film-daily" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1254073246/film-daily" rel="nofollow">Overcast</a>,<a href="https://u922627.ct.sendgrid.net/wf/click?upn=TvhtDiauxJVhRdbUMx2NHL6ODzLmx4MtfKCdFx-2FSGFQNyT19gu7suETHskKPLeObN63kZLIJaqHCutUuD2JSOw-3D-3D_Mf-2FCkfRivOmMK7O7F0Y-2FexQfRdP6nJdv0CvMHIllgbkxYonk7OFRtOKgc2RI2FTZjosX7Gy5-2F0LZYTCm1KUveJQurOXZQv5Dj2WhJrhmTrs0v3SJiEiBpyb-2F1L8jvr-2B-2BkxkiGeoPD1UieLppbdRBRhz-2BVOyI6R94uU85wuTnw695jKUkbDYkfDzQF2AmxCxzLBCpnE6CnunSfOnUc5T4w6Rt0VfqnTdL8n5IRPTbqCQRp1Xk2jliYNZ7ZDeIS9PTLnYnsWPYrfKEGJy8pKEuEg-3D-3D" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="https://u922627.ct.sendgrid.net/wf/click?upn=TvhtDiauxJVhRdbUMx2NHL6ODzLmx4MtfKCdFx-2FSGFQNyT19gu7suETHskKPLeObN63kZLIJaqHCutUuD2JSOw-3D-3D_Mf-2FCkfRivOmMK7O7F0Y-2FexQfRdP6nJdv0CvMHIllgbkxYonk7OFRtOKgc2RI2FTZjosX7Gy5-2F0LZYTCm1KUveJQurOXZQv5Dj2WhJrhmTrs0v3SJiEiBpyb-2F1L8jvr-2B-2BkxkiGeoPD1UieLppbdRBRhz-2BVOyI6R94uU85wuTnw695jKUkbDYkfDzQF2AmxCxzLBCpnE6CnunSfOnUc5T4w6Rt0VfqnTdL8n5IRPTbqCQRp1Xk2jliYNZ7ZDeIS9PTLnYnsWPYrfKEGJy8pKEuEg-3D-3D" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a>, or wherever you get your podcasts.</li><li>Check out<a href="http://patreon.com/popcultured" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="http://patreon.com/popcultured" rel="nofollow">patreon.com/popcultured</a> to hear more from many of the folks you heard on this episode!</li><li>Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Make sure to leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.</li><li>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!</li></ul> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Backrooms, Spider-Noir, Deli Boys Season 2, The Breadwinner, and A Bunch of Interviews

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On the May 27, 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 Mandalorian and Grogu and Passenger (and present an interview with that film’s director).(~00:25) News<ul><li>Mario directors going to Netflix</li><li>Fincher’s movie going to IMAX</li><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/05/michael-chiklis-joins-tyrant-movie-charlize-theron-1236915921/" rel="nofollow">https://deadline.com/2026/05/michael-chiklis-joins-tyrant-movie-charlize-theron-1236915921/</a></li><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/05/francesca-scorsese-mr-amp-mrs-smith-season-2-donald-glover-1236915913/" rel="nofollow">https://deadline.com/2026/05/francesca-scorsese-mr-amp-mrs-smith-season-2-donald-glover-1236915913/</a></li><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/05/rick-and-morty-movie-director-jacob-hair-in-works-1236916443/" rel="nofollow">https://deadline.com/2026/05/rick-and-morty-movie-director-jacob-hair-in-works-1236916443/</a></li><li><a href="https://variety.com/2026/film/global/paddington-4-movie-armando-iannucci-dougal-wilson-1236754996/" rel="nofollow">https://variety.com/2026/film/global/paddington-4-movie-armando-iannucci-dougal-wilson-1236754996/</a></li><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/05/matt-damon-daniels-movie-the-dish-1236916873/" rel="nofollow">https://deadline.com/2026/05/matt-damon-daniels-movie-the-dish-1236916873/</a></li><li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/05/radio-silence-directing-choose-your-own-adventure-20th-1236918094/" rel="nofollow">https://deadline.com/2026/05/radio-silence-directing-choose-your-own-adventure-20th-1236918094/</a></li></ul> (~3:29) The Mandalorian and Grogu<a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2175345/the-mandalorian-and-grogu-star-wars-movie-review/" rel="nofollow">The Mandalorian And Grogu Review: Star Wars Has Never Felt Duller Or More Mundane</a>(~33:08) Passenger<a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2177942/passenger-2026-movie-review/" rel="nofollow">Passenger Review: Jump Scares And Clumsy Mythology Abound In This Vanlife Horror Movie</a>(~39:47) Andre Ovredal interview(~55:30) I Love Boosters<a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2176349/i-love-boosters-movie-review/" rel="nofollow">I Love Boosters Review: A Delirious, Overwhelming, And Hilarious Satire</a>All the other stuff you need to know:<ul><li>You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes.</li><li>You can subscribe to /Film Weekly on<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/film-daily/id1254073246?mt=2" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/film-daily/id1254073246?mt=2" rel="nofollow">Apple Podcasts</a>,<a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1254073246/film-daily" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1254073246/film-daily" rel="nofollow">Overcast</a>,<a href="https://u922627.ct.sendgrid.net/wf/click?upn=TvhtDiauxJVhRdbUMx2NHL6ODzLmx4MtfKCdFx-2FSGFQNyT19gu7suETHskKPLeObN63kZLIJaqHCutUuD2JSOw-3D-3D_Mf-2FCkfRivOmMK7O7F0Y-2FexQfRdP6nJdv0CvMHIllgbkxYonk7OFRtOKgc2RI2FTZjosX7Gy5-2F0LZYTCm1KUveJQurOXZQv5Dj2WhJrhmTrs0v3SJiEiBpyb-2F1L8jvr-2B-2BkxkiGeoPD1UieLppbdRBRhz-2BVOyI6R94uU85wuTnw695jKUkbDYkfDzQF2AmxCxzLBCpnE6CnunSfOnUc5T4w6Rt0VfqnTdL8n5IRPTbqCQRp1Xk2jliYNZ7ZDeIS9PTLnYnsWPYrfKEGJy8pKEuEg-3D-3D" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="https://u922627.ct.sendgrid.net/wf/click?upn=TvhtDiauxJVhRdbUMx2NHL6ODzLmx4MtfKCdFx-2FSGFQNyT19gu7suETHskKPLeObN63kZLIJaqHCutUuD2JSOw-3D-3D_Mf-2FCkfRivOmMK7O7F0Y-2FexQfRdP6nJdv0CvMHIllgbkxYonk7OFRtOKgc2RI2FTZjosX7Gy5-2F0LZYTCm1KUveJQurOXZQv5Dj2WhJrhmTrs0v3SJiEiBpyb-2F1L8jvr-2B-2BkxkiGeoPD1UieLppbdRBRhz-2BVOyI6R94uU85wuTnw695jKUkbDYkfDzQF2AmxCxzLBCpnE6CnunSfOnUc5T4w6Rt0VfqnTdL8n5IRPTbqCQRp1Xk2jliYNZ7ZDeIS9PTLnYnsWPYrfKEGJy8pKEuEg-3D-3D" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a>, or wherever you get your podcasts.</li><li>Check out<a href="http://patreon.com/popcultured" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="http://patreon.com/popcultured" rel="nofollow">patreon.com/popcultured</a> to hear more from many of the folks you heard on this episode!</li><li>Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Make sure to leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.</li><li>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!</li></ul> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

The Mandalorian and Grogu Isn't Even Really A Movie + Passenger (Feat. An Interview with Director André Øvredal)

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