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Apr 1, 2026 • 1h 24min

They Will Kill You (with Zazie Beetz, Kirill Sokolov, and More), Jacob's Trailer Park, and Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice (with BenDavid Grabinski)

Mar 25, 2026 • 2h 24min

Project Hail Mary (with Ryan Gosling, Drew Goddard & Lord/Miller), Ready or Not 2 (with Radio Silence, Samara Weaving & Kathryn Newton), Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man (with Steven Knight), and DTF St. Louis (with Steven Conrad, Richard Jenkins & Joy Sunday)

On the March 25, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson will talk about the latest film and TV news, and then is joined by a bunch of people to talk about Project Hail Mary and present interviews with the filmmakers and star, Ready or Not 2: Here I Come and interviews with the writer/directors and cast, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man and an interview with creator Steven Knight, and HBO’s DTF St. Louis and interviews with the showrunner and two cast members.(~00:25) NewsMarty Supreme score on vinylhttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/openai-shutting-down-sora-ai-video-app-1236546187/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/spider-man-brand-new-day-sets-24-hour-trailer-record-1236172758/https://variety.com/2026/film/news/spider-man-brand-new-day-trailer-1-billion-views-first-history-1236697959/https://deadline.com/2026/03/the-housemaid-sequel-kirsten-dunst-1236762768/https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/star-trek-starfleet-academy-canceled-season-2-1236696816/https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/wonder-man-renewed-season-2-disney-1236696996/https://deadline.com/2026/03/disney-stepsisters-akiva-schaffer-gregor-mand-cinderella-1236764361/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/the-executioner-books-sony-shane-black-1236546184/https://www.slashfilm.com/2131767/lord-of-the-rings-shadow-of-the-past-sequel-film-stephen-colbert/(~11:20) Project Hail Mary Review: Ryan Gosling Is Outstanding In One Of The Best Sci-Fi Movies Ever(~33:34) Ryan Gosling interview(~36:56) Drew Goddard interview(~41:13) Phil Lord and Chris Miller interview(~46:33) Ready Or Not 2: Here I Come Review: Exploding The Elite Is Double The Fun The Second Time Around(~59:25) Samara Weaving and Kathryn Newton interview(~01:03:02) Elijah Wood and Sarah Michelle Gellar interview(~01:07:22) Radio Silence interview(~01:19:19) Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man Review: Cillian Murphy's Netflix Movie Is A Satisfying Epilogue(~01:39:21) Steven Knight interview(~01:53:21) DTF St. Louis(~02:03:33) Steven Conrad interview(~02:15:29) Richard Jenkins and Joy Sunday interviewAll the other stuff you need to know:You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes.You can subscribe to /Film Weekly on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Check out patreon.com/popcultured to hear more from many of the folks you heard on this episode!Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Make sure to leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Don’t forget to take a minute to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show!Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comCheck out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mar 18, 2026 • 51min

undertone (with Writer/Director Ian Tuason), V For Vendetta's 20th Anniversary (with James McTeigue), and More

On the March 18, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson will talk about the latest film and TV news, and then is joined by Chris Evangelista for a discussion about the new horror movie undertone. Plus, we’ll play an interview with undertone’s writer/director, and Ben speaks with the director of V For Vendetta to celebrate its 20th anniversary.(~00:25) Newshttps://www.slashfilm.com/2123919/oscars-2026-winners-list/https://www.slashfilm.com/2121301/kate-winslet-lord-of-the-rings-the-hunt-for-gollum-movie-potential-roles/https://deadline.com/2026/03/tommy-lee-jones-cast-fx-the-lowdown-season-2-1236750551/https://deadline.com/2026/03/emily-blunt-cillian-murphy-a-quiet-place-part-iii-1236756703/https://deadline.com/2026/03/billie-eilish-movie-acting-debut-sylvia-plath-bell-jar-1236741609/https://deadline.com/2026/03/the-last-of-us-cast-patrick-wilson-jason-ritter-season-3-1236756795/https://deadline.com/2026/03/the-white-lotus-max-greenfield-kumail-nanjiani-chloe-bennet-1236758066/https://deadline.com/2026/03/buffy-reboot-dead-sarah-michelle-gellar-hulu-chloe-zhao-1236753736/https://variety.com/2026/film/news/max-landis-gi-joe-movie-script-paramount-passes-1236688071/https://www.slashfilm.com/2123703/nathan-fillion-firefly-animated-series-concept-art/https://variety.com/2026/film/news/michaela-coel-bloodsport-remake-a24-1236691553/(~08:18) Undertone Review: This Podcast Horror Movie From A24 Is Genuinely Scary(~18:51) undertone spoilers(~25:41) Interview with writer/director Ian Tuason(~36:28) V For Vendetta, 20 years later(~37:35) James McTeigue interviewAll the other stuff you need to know:You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes.You can subscribe to /Film Weekly on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Check out patreon.com/popcultured to hear more from many of the folks you heard on this episode!Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Make sure to leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Don’t forget to take a minute to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show!Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comCheck out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mar 11, 2026 • 1h 3min

Hoppers (with Director Daniel Chong, Bobby Moynihan, and More), The Bride!, and King Conan Finds A Director

On the March 11, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson will talk about the latest film and TV news, and then is joined by several people to talk about the new Pixar film Hoppers, present interviews with that film’s stars, producer, and director, and then have a discussion about Maggie Gyllenhaal’s The Bride!.(~00:25) Newshttps://www.slashfilm.com/2118817/arnold-schwarzenegger-sequels-classic-movies-predator-conan-commando/https://www.slashfilm.com/2119105/james-cameron-avatar-4-update/https://deadline.com/2026/03/monsters-inc-3-incredibles-3-coco-2-1236746601/https://deadline.com/2026/03/bon-jovi-movie-deal-universal-pictures-jon-bon-jovi-1236748719/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/james-wan-to-direct-the-gangster-the-cop-the-devil-1236525923/https://deadline.com/2026/03/chris-pine-to-star-yeti-netflix-michael-chaves-1236745458/https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/war-machine-ratings-netflix-views-1236683833/(~11:00) HoppersHoppers Review: Pixar's Funniest Film In Years Is An Instant Classic And So Cute I Could Scream(~23:10) Piper Curda and Bobby Moynihan interview(~28:28) Daniel Chong and Nicole Grindle interview(~33:14) The Bride!The Bride! Review: Maggie Gyllenhaal's Beautiful, Messy Monster Movie Is An Unhinged DelightAll the other stuff you need to know:You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes.You can subscribe to /Film Weekly on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Check out patreon.com/popcultured to hear more from many of the folks you heard on this episode!Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Make sure to leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Don’t forget to take a minute to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show!Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comCheck out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mar 4, 2026 • 1h 33min

Paramount/WB, Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie (with Matt Johnson), Pillion (with Harry Melling and Harry Lighton)

On the March 4, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest movie and TV news, we’ll have a conversation about Scream 7, we’ll talk about Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie and play an interview with director, co-writer, and co-star Matt Johnson, and wrap up by having a chat about Pillion and we’ll play a conversation with that movie’s star, Harry Melling, and director, Harry Lighton.(~00:25) Newshttps://www.slashfilm.com/2111176/netflix-backs-out-warner-bros-deal-paramount-acquiring-studio/https://deadline.com/2026/02/netflix-big-breakup-fee-paramount-wbd-deal-1236738178/https://deadline.com/2026/02/paramount-warner-bros-deal-regulatory-scrutiny-1236738029/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/movie-theaters-oppose-paramount-warner-bros-merger-1236517095/https://www.slashfilm.com/2113526/paramount-warner-bros-deal-hbo-independence-promise/https://www.slashfilm.com/2113439/paramount-plus-hbo-max-combined-streaming-service/https://www.slashfilm.com/2114753/andor-best-episode-writer-beau-willimon-making-game-of-thrones-movie/https://www.slashfilm.com/2111887/gi-joe-movie-writer-max-landis/(~12:39) Scream 7 Review: An Overly-Nostalgic Sequel Puts The Slasher Series On Life Support(~24:33) Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie(~27:00) Nirvanna spoilers!(~36:13) Matt Johnson interview(~56:46) Pillion(~01:12:28) Harry Lighton and Harry Melling interviewPillion Star Harry Melling Explains One Intimate Act You Didn't See In The Film [Exclusive Interview]All the other stuff you need to know:You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes.You can subscribe to /Film Weekly on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Check out patreon.com/popcultured to hear more from many of the folks you heard on this episode!Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Make sure to leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Don’t forget to take a minute to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show!Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comCheck out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Feb 25, 2026 • 2h 12min

Psycho Killer (with Cast & Crew), How To Make A Killing, The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins (with Cast & Crew), and Redux Redux (with Cast & Crew)

On the February 25, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest movie and TV news, the new comedy series The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, we’ll play interviews with that show’s cast and creators, we’ll chat about the new Glen Powell film How to Make a Killing, and wrap up with a conversation about Psycho Killer and Redux Redux, and play some interviews with folks associated with those projects.(~00:25) Newshttps://www.slashfilm.com/2106416/animated-venom-movie-final-destination-bloodline-directors/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/jj-abrams-brie-larson-jt-mollner-skeletons-1236508893/https://deadline.com/2026/02/kristen-bell-sonic-the-hedgehog-4-amy-rose-1236728488/https://deadline.com/2026/02/bill-hader-to-direct-they-know-mrc-horror-film-1236729444/https://deadline.com/2026/02/ryan-coogler-x-files-reboot-hulu-pilot-order-daneille-deadwyler-1236733363/(~07:09) The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins(~15:12) Erika Alexander and Bobby Moynihan interview(~25:05) Precious Way and Jalyn Hall interview(~34:36) Sam Means and Robert Carlock interview(~49:13) How To Make A Killing Review: Glen Powell Is Perfectly Cast In John Patton Ford's Sharp SatireGlen Powell's How To Make A Killing Is A Secret Remake Of A Comedy Masterpiece(~01:15:34) Psycho Killer(~01:24:48) Roy Lee interview(~01:28:48) Georgina Campbell interview(~01:33:33) Redux Redux conversationThe Multiverse Trend Finally Got The Horror Movie It So Desperately Needs(~01:40:24) Michaela McManus and Stella Marcus interview(~01:56:55) McManus Brothers interviewAll the other stuff you need to know:You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes.You can subscribe to /Film Weekly on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Check out patreon.com/popcultured to hear more from many of the folks you heard on this episode!Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Make sure to leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Don’t forget to take a minute to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show!Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comCheck out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Feb 18, 2026 • 1h 9min

Wuthering Heights, Crime 101, and Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die (with Gore Verbinski)

On the February 18, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest movie and TV news, have a discussion about Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights, we’ll talk about the new heist movie Crime 101, and we’ll talk about Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die and play an interview with director Gore Verbinski.(~00:25) Newshttps://www.slashfilm.com/2102428/robert-duvall-godfather-apocalypse-now-dead-obituary/https://deadline.com/2026/02/jason-statham-david-letich-big-budget-comedy-stole-my-bike-1236719048/https://deadline.com/2026/02/wild-horse-release-date-martin-mcdonagh-1236719156/https://deadline.com/2026/02/lorne-michaels-doc-focus-features-sets-release-date-1236718974/https://deadline.com/2026/02/walton-goggins-chloe-grace-moretz-mister-john-wick-madrid-1236726754/https://www.slashfilm.com/2103048/star-wars-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-trailer/https://www.slashfilm.com/2103151/star-wars-mandalorian-and-grogu-trailer-martin-scorsese/https://www.slashfilm.com/2103458/the-mandalorian-and-grogu-new-star-wars-era/(~06:58) Wuthering Heights Review: A Breathtaking Twist On A Classic Righteously Doomed To Be Polarizing(~25:17) Crime 101 Review: Chris Hemsworth Is A Good Thief In This Enjoyable Crime Thriller Throwback(~37:22) Crime 101 spoilers(~48:31) [Spoiler-free conversation] Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die Review: Gore Verbinski Returns With A Bonkers Sci-Fi Movie About The AI Apocalypse [Fantastic Fest](~58:16) Gore Verbinski interviewAll the other stuff you need to know:You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes.You can subscribe to /Film Weekly on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Check out patreon.com/popcultured to hear more from many of the folks you heard on this episode!Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Make sure to leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Don’t forget to take a minute to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show!Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comCheck out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Feb 11, 2026 • 1h 46min

The Moment (with Aidan Zamiri), Varanasi (with S.S. Rajamouli + Cast), A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (with Ira Parker + Cast), and More

On the February 11, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest movie and TV news, have a discussion about HBO’s A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and play a few clips from interviews with the people behind that series, we’ll talk about The Moment and play an interview with that film’s director, and we’ll talk about Varanasi and play interviews with that film’s cast and director.(~00:24) Newshttps://variety.com/2026/film/news/laurence-fishburne-joins-the-exorcist-scarlett-johansson-1236653127/https://www.slashfilm.com/2094974/predator-franchise-setback-badlands-director-dan-trachtenberg-paramount-deal/https://gizmodo.com/dan-trachtenbergs-paramount-deal-doesnt-kill-his-predator-plans-2000720290https://deadline.com/2026/02/isabela-merced-house-of-the-dead-film-adaptation-last-of-us-1236711085/https://www.slashfilm.com/2094862/baldurs-gate-tv-series-hbo-terrible-idea/https://www.slashfilm.com/2098049/nicolas-cage-spider-man-noir-wont-be-called-spider-man/https://www.slashfilm.com/2098289/jack-huston-marvel-villain-sandman-nicolas-cage-spider-man-noir-series/https://www.slashfilm.com/2098236/stephen-king-the-mist-movie-remake-director-mike-flanagan/https://deadline.com/2026/02/the-mummy-release-date-brendan-fraser-rachel-weisz-1236714578/(~8:03) The Moment Review: The Charli XCX Brat Phenomenon Gets A Bitterly Hilarious Mockumentary(~25:32) Aidan Zamiri interview - The Moment Director Explains The Hidden Layers To The Charli XCX Movie's Final Song [Exclusive Interview](~41:40) A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms Review: The Game Of Thrones Prequel Is A Welcome Return To Westeros(~54:11) Quick chats with Peter Claffey(~56:02) Daniel Ings(~57:54) Finn Bennett(~59:22) Tanzyn Crawford(~01:01:43) Ira Parker(~01:04:26) Varanasi Trailer: RRR Director S.S. Rajamouli's New Movie Somehow Looks Even Crazier(~01:10:07) Interview with Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Mahesh Babu, and Prithviraj Sukumaran(~01:29:28) Interview with S.S. RajamouliAll the other stuff you need to know:You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes.You can subscribe to /Film Weekly on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Check out patreon.com/popcultured to hear more from many of the folks you heard on this episode!Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Make sure to leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Don’t forget to take a minute to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show!Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comCheck out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Feb 4, 2026 • 2h 29min

Send Help, Disney Has A New CEO, and A Sundance 2026 Recap

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

Jan 28, 2026 • 47min

Mercy, One Battle After Another Oral History, Jacob's Trailer Park, and More

On the January 28, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest movie and TV news, take a trip to Jacob’s Trailer Park, talk about the new Chris Pratt movie Mercy, and present some One Battle After Another interviews.(~00:19) News2026 Academy Award Nominations: Here's The Complete List Of Oscar ContendersThere’s going to be a Senate hearing in February about the Netflix/Warner Bros. deal. I’m curious to see if anything meaningful comes from that.Brian Robbins, the former head of Paramount, is launching a new animation company called Big Shot.https://deadline.com/2026/01/shrinking-season-4-renewal-apple-tv-1236698673/Star Wars: Starfighter Won't Feature Any Legacy Characters (And That's A Good Thing)Superman Director James Gunn Addresses Wonder Woman Rumors Regarding DC's Man Of TomorrowMarvel's Wonder Man Directly References A Controversial Best Picture Winner, And It's Perfect(~02:25) Jacob’s Trailer ParkMonarch: Legacy of Monsters — Season 2 Official Teaser | Apple TVStar Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord | Official Teaser Trailer | Streaming April 6 on Disney+Masters of The Universe – Official Teaser TrailerI LOVE BOOSTERS - Official Teaser Trailer - In Theaters May 22Marvel Television’s Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 | Teaser TrailerThe Super Mario Galaxy Movie | Yoshi First LookLee Cronin's The Mummy | Official Teaser Trailer(~20:18) Mercy Review: Not Even AI Could Generate A Movie As Dire As This Chris Pratt-Led Disaster(~32:32) An Oral History Of One Battle After Another's Best Scene, From The People Who Helped Make It [Exclusive]All the other stuff you need to know:You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes.You can subscribe to /Film Weekly on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Check out patreon.com/popcultured to hear more from many of the folks you heard on this episode!Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com. Make sure to leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Don’t forget to take a minute to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show!Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comCheck out Aura.com: https://aura.com/removeCheck out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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