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On the October 23, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall, senior writer Ben Pearson and writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to discuss what they’ve been up to at the Water Cooler.   At The Water Cooler: What we’ve been Doing:Peter has been doing his unsubscribe week. He also went to Disneyland and Kitra build her own lightsaber. And he’s been getting recognized more often for Ordinary Adventures. Jacob went on a work trip to Estes Park, Colorado, where he stayed in a haunted hotel room at the Stanley Hotel, attending the Shining Ball, went on a ghost tour, toured the Rocky Mountains in a Jeep, and interviewed Mike Flanagan and more. What we’ve been Reading:Jacob re-read Stephen King’s Doctor Sleep. Ben read Game of Thrones: A Guide to Westeros and Beyond What we’ve been Watching:Ben, Chris, HT and Peter watched the pilot of HBO’s Watchmen HT and Ben saw Jojo Rabbit. Peter saw almost 30 minutes of The Mandalorian at the junket, watched Zombieland: Double Tap, binge watched the entire season of Unbelievable on Netflix, finished watching HBO’s Years after Years, he tried watching Dark Crystal and Stumptown, and saw Between Two Ferns: The Movie on Netflix. Jacob saw Doctor Sleep but can’t tell you about it. Ben rewatched Paradise Hills, The Pixar Story, and Toy Story of Terror, and saw Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound and Portrait of a Lady on Fire Hoai-Tran saw Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, Black and Blue, watched A Hard Day’s Night on Criterion Channel, and the first 4 episodes of His Dark Materials. What we’ve been Eating:Peter went to Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland and tried all their new food. Jacob drank way too much “redrum punch.” What we’ve been Playing:Jacob re-played Resident Evil 4 for the nth time, this time on the Nintendo Switch. All the other stuff you need to know: You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes. /Film Daily is published every weekday, bringing you the most exciting news from the world of movies and television as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com.  You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS).  Send your feedback, questions, comments and concerns to us at peter@slashfilm.com. Please leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention the e-mail on the air. Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, tell your friends and spread the word!  Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo. Our 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

On the October 22, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman for an in depth reaction and analysis of the final Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker trailer.   Opening Banter: Did you get tickets? ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ Sets New Record for Most Ticket Pre-Sales in First Hour   In Our Feature Presentation: ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ Trailer Breakdown: Long Have We Waited for This  VLOG: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Trailer Reaction: We Got Emotional! How Ralph McQuarrie is Still Influencing the Final Chapter of the ‘Star Wars’ Skywalker Saga ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ Trailer Brings the Skywalker Saga to an End New ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ Promo Features a Familiar Ship Among the Resistance Fleet   All the other stuff you need to know: You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes. /Film Daily is published every weekday, bringing you the most exciting news from the world of movies and television as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com.  You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS).  Send your feedback, questions, comments and concerns to us at peter@slashfilm.com. Please leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention the e-mail on the air. Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, tell your friends and spread the word!  Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo. Our 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

On the October 21, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by /Film writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista for a spoiler-filled conversation about the pilot episode of Damon Lindelof’s Watchmen.   Opening Banter:    In The Spoiler Room: Our relationships to Watchmen prior to this episode Worldbuilding - American Hero Story, Dr. Manhattan on Mars, Redford as President, squid rain (are the baby squids part of a government conspiracy?), watch imagery, other easter eggs (Under the Hood) Overall thoughts Tulsa Race Massacre, real life Bass Reeves Cop shooting sequence (need permission to unlock the weapon) Regina King as Angela Abar/Sister Night Don Johnson as Chief Judd Crawford (why doesn’t he wear a mask?) Jeremy Irons as Adrian Veidt (servant relationships) Interrogation in “the pod” Shootout at the cattle ranch (those cows!), plane crash Judd captured and lynched on his way to visit the injured officer in the hospital Reveal at the end with the boy from the beginning as the murderer (?)   Other Articles Mentioned: The Case for Reparations ‘Watchmen’ Starts With One of the Best Pilots Ever, Announcing “It’s Summer and We’re Running Out of Ice” What’s the Deal with the Squid in ‘Watchmen’?   All the other stuff you need to know: You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes. /Film Daily is published every weekday, bringing you the most exciting news from the world of movies and television as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com.  You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS).  Send your feedback, questions, comments and concerns to us at peter@slashfilm.com. Please leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention the e-mail on the air. Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, tell your friends and spread the word!  Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo. Our 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

On the October 18, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman and writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to discuss the latest film and TV news, including Venom 2 casting, MoviePass’s latest shady dealings, a new Barney movie, Black Adam’s possible start of production, and more controversy for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.   Opening Banter:    In The News: Chris: Naomie Harris to Play Shriek in Venom 2 HT: MoviePass is Now a Zombie That Charges Your Cards From Beyond the Grave Chris: Robert Pattinson on Playing Batman: “He’s Not a Hero” Brad: New ‘Barney’ Movie in the Works, Produced by Mattel and ‘Get Out’ Star Daniel Kaluuya Chris: ‘Black Adam’ Production Will Begin in July 2020, According to The Rock HT: China Cancels Release of ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ Over Bruce Lee Scene   Other Articles Mentioned:   All the other stuff you need to know: You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes. /Film Daily is published every weekday, bringing you the most exciting news from the world of movies and television as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com.  You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS).  Send your feedback, questions, comments and concerns to us at peter@slashfilm.com. Please leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention the e-mail on the air. Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, tell your friends and spread the word!  Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo. Our 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

On the October 17, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall and writer Hoai-Tran Bui to discuss the latest film and TV news, including The Batman’s new Riddler, Superintelligence heading directly to HBO Max, Bone being adapted for Netflix, whether the newly-announced Harry Potter subscription service is worth it, and how Studio Ghibli films will be available for streaming after all.   Opening Banter:    In The News: Jacob: Jonah Hill is Out and Paul Dano is in as The Riddler in ‘The Batman’ HT: HBO Max Scoops Up the Streaming Rights to All Studio Ghibli Films Ben (og Chris): ‘Superintelligence’ is Skipping Theaters and Going Straight to HBO Max HT: A $75 Yearly ‘Harry Potter’ Subscription Service Will Be Available for Fans Willing to Take the Lot Jacob: Comic Book Classic ‘Bone’ is Coming to Netflix as an Animated Series   Other Articles Mentioned: 31 Days of Streaming Horror   All the other stuff you need to know: You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes. /Film Daily is published every weekday, bringing you the most exciting news from the world of movies and television as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com.  You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS).  Send your feedback, questions, comments and concerns to us at peter@slashfilm.com. Please leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention the e-mail on the air. Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, tell your friends and spread the word!  Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo. Our 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

On the October 16, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman and writer Hoai-Tran Bui to discuss the latest film and TV news, including Tony Gilroy’s return to Star Wars, Korg’s return to the MCU, Jada Pinkett Smith and Jessica Henwick joining The Matrix 4, a Grease spin-off musical TV series, why Studio Ghibli movies won’t be available on any streaming service, and how movie theaters are destroying movies.   Opening Banter:    In The News: Brad: Taika Waititi Returning as Korg for ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’, Unsure if Jane Foster’s Cancer Storyline Will Be Used Ben: Cassian Andor Disney+ Series Hires ‘Rogue One’ Writer Tony Gilroy to Write and Direct HT: Jada Pinkett Smith in Talks to Return for ‘The Matrix 4’ Brad: ‘Grease: Rydell High’ Musical Spin-Off Series Ordered By HBO Max HT: Why You May Never See Studio Ghibli Movies on Any Streaming Service Chris: Movie Theaters Are Destroying Movies, According to Edward Norton (Who is Correct)   Other Articles Mentioned: 31 Days of Streaming Horror   All the other stuff you need to know: You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes. /Film Daily is published every weekday, bringing you the most exciting news from the world of movies and television as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com.  You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS).  Send your feedback, questions, comments and concerns to us at peter@slashfilm.com. Please leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention the e-mail on the air. Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, tell your friends and spread the word!  Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo. Our 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

On the October 15, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by to discuss the latest film and TV news, including Kevin Feige gaining more power at Marvel, The Batman finding its Catwoman, Venom 2 adding a second villain, Martin Scorsese’s latest superhero movie comments, Disney’s Avengers ride, Universal Studios Beijing’s themed lands, and some breaking news about a new cast member for The Matrix 4.   Opening Banter:    In The News: Chris: ‘The Batman’ Finds Its Catwoman in Zoe Kravitz Brad (og HT): ‘Venom 2’ Gets a Second Villain with Shriek, Carnage’s Longtime Love Interest Chris: 'The Matrix 4' Cast Adds Neil Patrick Harris in a Secret Role (Yes, Really) Brad: Martin Scorsese Doubles Down on Superhero Movie Criticism, Says Theaters Need to Show More “Narrative Films” Ben: Disney’s ‘Avengers’ Ride System Will Be “Something That We’ve Never Seen Before” Brad: Universal Studios Beijing Reveals Seven Themed Lands: Harry Potter, Transformers, Jurassic World & More Ben: Kevin Feige Becomes Chief Creative Officer at Marvel, Now Overseeing Film, TV, and Publishing Other Articles Mentioned: 31 Days of Streaming Horror   All the other stuff you need to know: You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes. /Film Daily is published every weekday, bringing you the most exciting news from the world of movies and television as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com.  You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS).  Send your feedback, questions, comments and concerns to us at peter@slashfilm.com. Please leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention the e-mail on the air. Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, tell your friends and spread the word!  Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo. Our 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

On the October 14, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall, weekend editor Brad Oman, senior writer Ben Pearson and writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to discuss what they’ve been up to at the Water Cooler. At The Water Cooler: What we’ve been Doing:Jacob took a trip to the DFW metroplex for a massive haunted house weekend, including Cutting Edge, Dark Hour, Reindeer Manor, and Screams Park. Peter went to Los Angeles Comic Con, which was insanely busy. And he also went to Disneyland, which was also insanely busy. Kitra built a lightsaber! Ben saw the touring Broadway version of Anastasia Brad threw out his back and is feeling very old because of it Hoai-Tran attended Amazon’s Modern Love premiere party and met up with two-thirds of SlashFilmCast. What we’ve been Reading:Jacob has been perusing The New Annotated H.P. Lovecraft: Beyond Arkham from Leslie S. Klinger. What we’ve been Watching:Peter, Chris, Hoai-Tran, and Ben watched El Camino. Peter saw Taika Waititi’s Jojo Rabbit. Ben watched Anastasia (the movie), Joker, and In the Shadow of the Moon Hoai-Tran saw Motherless Brooklyn. What we’ve been Eating:Jacob learned that fried fair food...kinda’ stinks? And he will sing the white, suburban praises of On The Border. Brad tried Peanut Butter and Jelly Puffs cereal from Aldi. What we’ve been Playing:Peter experienced Deadwood Mansion at Sandbox VR for a friend’s birthday.   All the other stuff you need to know: You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes. /Film Daily is published every weekday, bringing you the most exciting news from the world of movies and television as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com.  You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS).  Send your feedback, questions, comments and concerns to us at peter@slashfilm.com. Please leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention the e-mail on the air. Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, tell your friends and spread the word!  Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo. Our 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

On the October 11, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman and writer Chris Evangelista to talk about the latest film and tv news, including Alfonso Cuaron, Steven Spielberg, Maniac Cop, Training Day, Fresh Prince, El Camino, and Star Wars.   In The News: Chris: Alfonso Cuaron Makes Deal With Apple to Develop New Original Shows Brad: Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks Taking ‘Masters of the Air’ World War II Limited Series to Apple TV+  Chris: ‘Maniac Cop’ TV Series From Nicolas Winding Refn Headed to HBO Chris: ‘Training Day’ Prequel in the Works For Some Reason Brad: ‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ Spin-Off Series in the Works at Will Smith’s Westbrook Production Company Chris: ‘El Camino’ Early Buzz: Jesse Pinkman Gets the Ending He Deserves, To Mixed Results Brad: ‘Star Wars’ Favorite Admiral Ackbar Has a Son – Could He Show Up in the Movies?   All the other stuff you need to know: You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes. /Film Daily is published every weekday, bringing you the most exciting news from the world of movies and television as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com.  You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS).  Send your feedback, questions, comments and concerns to us at peter@slashfilm.com. Please leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention the e-mail on the air. Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, tell your friends and spread the word!  Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo. Our 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

On the October 10, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to talk about the latest film and tv news, including The Matrix 4, Masters of the Universe, Inland, Gemini Man, Megalopolis and Joker.  In The News: HT: ‘The Matrix 4’ Gives ‘Aquaman’ Star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II the Red Pill Chris: ‘Masters of the Universe’ Reboot Might Go Straight to Netflix HT: ‘Inland’ TV Series Being Adapted by Drew Goddard for ABC Signature Chris: No Movie Theater In the U.S. Will Be Screening ‘Gemini Man’ As Director Ang Lee Intended HT: Francis Ford Coppola is One Step Closer to Making His Passion Project ‘Megalopolis’ Chris: ‘Joker’ Actor Marc Maron Disagrees with Director Todd Phillips’ View of Today’s Comedy Landscape: “Maybe You’re Just Insensitive” All the other stuff you need to know: You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes. /Film Daily is published every weekday, bringing you the most exciting news from the world of movies and television as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com.  You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS).  Send your feedback, questions, comments and concerns to us at peter@slashfilm.com. Please leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention the e-mail on the air. Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes, tell your friends and spread the word!  Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo. Our 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