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On the May 2, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor in chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman, senior writer Ben Pearson and writer Chris Evangelista to discuss the have part two of our spoiler discussion of Avengers: Endgame. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it).   Opening Banter: Everyone is talking about Avengers and all the big news stories this week were around Endgame.   In The News: Ben: ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Now the Highest Grossing Hollywood Movie in China, Sixth Biggest Ever Worldwide Brad: ‘Avengers: Endgame’: All the Shots Manipulated in Trailers and Cut from the Movie Chris: What Happened to the Infinity Stones In ‘Avengers: Endgame’? The Russo Brothers Have Answers Brad: Why the ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Final Scene Doesn’t Break the MCU, According to the Russo Brothers Chris: Joe Russo Explains Some of the Confusing ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Paradoxes Brad: ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Easter Egg Could Hint at a New Superhero Coming to the MCU Ben: The Final Battle of ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Puts ‘Infinity War’ to Shame – But Not Because It’s Bigger Brad: How the ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Directors Assembled the Most Star-Filled Shot in Marvel History Chris: ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Suggests the MCU Has a Problem With Captain Marvel’s Power Brad: Robert Downey Jr.’s Finest Moment in ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Was a Last Minute Addition Ben (og HT): The Russo Brothers Explain Why ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Doesn’t Have an End-Credits Scene   In The Mailbag: Scott from Alameda, CA writes in “Hey Peter-  So I need to disagree with your and the staff's take that it was a mistake for the screenwriters to kill off Black Widow instead of Hawkeye. To defend this case, I unfortunately need to pull out the parent card.  This movie is very much about parenthood and fatherhood specifically. It feels as if this idea of raising the next generation was quite in the forefront of the screenwriter's minds. To start the movie with Hawkeye losing his family and then to end it by implying that his family came back only to find their father dead would be heartbreaking and devastating. It would be downright cruel. Having Tony die leaving Morgan fatherless brought me to absolute tears. But in that case, the sacrifice matched the character arc. Black Widow (while I agree a better character) needed to sacrifice herself in order to give Clint his family back and allow him the chance to be a father.   As a parent myself, I complete agree with Natasha's decision and understand the sacrifice made in order to allow someone (Clint) to have more time with their children. Keep up the amazing work even if I disagree with your take in this case.”   Other Articles Mentioned: Siddhant: Road to Endgame: ‘Avengers: Endgame’ is a Bold New Beginning (and Look Back) for the Marvel Cinematic Universe Interview With A Local Man Returning After Thanos’ Snap   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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the May 1, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor in chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall, and writer Chris Evangelista to discuss the latest film and tv news, including Ghost Rider, Indiana Jones 5, Quentin Tarantino, Samsung, and Game of Thrones. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it). Opening Banter: Let’s geek out over Chris talking to legendary filmmaker Quentin Tarantino. In The News: Chris: Exclusive: Quentin Tarantino Tells Us How and Why He Created ‘The Hateful Eight’ Miniseries for NetflixMention: Exclusive: ‘Django Unchained’ Director’s Cut Coming After Quentin Tarantino Finishes ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ Jacob: Rumor: ‘Indiana Jones 5’ Now Being Written By ‘This Is Us’ Creator Dan Fogelman Chris: ‘Ghost Rider’ TV Series Coming to Hulu with Gabriel Luna Reprising the Role Chris: Samsung Made a Vertical TV, Because We Live in Hell Jacob: ‘Game of Thrones’ Cinematographer Defends the Dark Lighting Choices of “The Long Night” 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the April 30, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor in chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman, and writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to discuss Avengers: Endgame spoilers. We’ll explore easter eggs, speculate on what this means for future movies, and try to break down the paradoxes of the film, You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it). Opening Banter: Chris has a review on the site, Brad has a spoiler review. HT what did you think? In Our Feature Presentation: Let’s Talk Avengers Endgame spoilers. Brad: What Does ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Mean for the Black Widow Movie? HT on woman moment Brad: ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Snaps Box Office Records with $1.2 Billion Global Opening HT: The Marvel Studios Intro is VERY Different in ‘Avengers: Endgame’ And You Might’ve Missed It Chris: The SHOCKING Truth Behind the ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Sandwich Scene Peter: Let’s Talk About the Nerdy Logistical Paradoxes of ‘Avengers: Endgame’ HT: Stan Lee’s Final Cameo in ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Explained by the Russo Brothers Brad: Who Was That Young Man at the ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Funeral? Chris: How ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Sets Up ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ HT: How ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Makes Good on an Unexpected Crossover Fans Have Wanted for Years Chris: That ‘Avengers: Endgame’ End Credits Sound Symbolizes Both an Ending and a Beginning Brad: ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Writers Address Spoiler-Filled Questions About Death, The Snap & More Chris: Alternate ‘Endgame’ Storylines Revealed by ‘Avengers’ Screenwriters Other Articles Mentioned: The Status of Every Major MCU Character After ‘Avengers: Endgame’ How ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Affects ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Spoiler Review: This is the Fight of Our Lives 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the April 29, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor in chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall, and senior writer Ben Pearson to discuss the latest episode of Game of Thrones and why so many fans are so angry about one of the most anticipated episodes of television ever. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it).   Opening Banter: Last night’s Game of Thrones has the internet talking, and not in a good way. Who watched it?   In Our Feature Presentation: Was it too dark? Why was this battle such a huge deal? What are people mad about? What caused it? Are there problems beyond darkness and presentation? Who lived and who died? What stuff did we actually like? What comes next?   Other Articles Mentioned: ‘Game of Thrones’ Drops the Ball With “The Long Night,” the Worst Battle in the Show’s History Why You Couldn’t See a Damn Thing on This Week’s Game of Thrones   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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the April 26, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor in chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall, and senior writer Ben Pearson to discuss what Avengers: Endgame means for the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and a look back at the character arcs of the last decade of Marvel Studios. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it). Opening Banter: We loved Avengers: Endgame. If you haven’t seen the movie, this will be a full-on spoiler discussion. In Our Feature Presentation: The Status of Every Major MCU Character After ‘Avengers: Endgame’ How Does ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Affect ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’? What Does ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Mean for Marvel’s Disney+ Shows? Other Articles Mentioned: Avengers: Endgame Spoiler Conversation: A Profoundly Satisfying Cinematic Achievement 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the April 25, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor in chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall, weekend editor Brad Oman, and writer Chris Evangelista to discuss the latest film and tv news, including James Bond 25, Netflix, Quentin Tarantino, Academy Awards, Detective Pikachu, Avengers: Endgame, Disney, and the WGA vs. ATA. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it). Opening Banter: Peter plugs his first vlog: Ordinary Adventures. Watch the first video to see what it’s like to attend the world premiere of Avengers: Endgame.   In The News: Jacob: James Bond 25 Story Details, Filming Locations, and Official Cast Revealed Brad: Netflix Testing New Random and Top 10 List Features, But What They Still Need Is Playlists Chris: ‘The Hateful Eight’ Extended Version is Now on Netflix…as a Mini-Series? Brad: Netflix Oscar Eligibility Remains Intact as The Academy Votes Not to Change Key Rule Jacob: ‘Detective Pikachu’ Early Buzz: An Adorable Video Game Movie That is Super Effective for Fans and Non-Fans Alike Brad: ‘Avengers: Endgame’ in 4DX Will Feature Signature Character Motions, But What Does That Mean? Chris: Disney is Killing Multiple Fox Films, Heavily Scrutinizing Others Jacob: The WGA vs. ATA Standoff Explained: What is Happening in Hollywood Between Writers and Their Agents?   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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the April 24, 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 writer Hoai-Tran Bui to participate in the 2019 Summer Movie Wager. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it). In The Feature Presentation: The Summer Movie Wager with the /Film Daily team. Jacob Hall Avengers: Endgame The Lion King Toy Story 4 The Secret Life of Pets 2 Godzilla: King of the Monsters Detective Pikachu Spider-Man: Far From Home Aladdin Hobbs & Shaw X-Men: Dark Phoenix   Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Rocketman John Wick Chapter 3   Bradford Oman   Avengers Endgame The Lion King The Secret Life of Pets 2 Toy Story 4 Aladdin Spider-Man Far From Home Detective Pikachu Fast and Furious Presents Hobbs and Shaw Godzilla King of the Monsters Dark Phoenix   Dark Horse   John Wick Chapter 3 Rocketman Once Upon a Time in Hollywood   Ben Pearson   Avengers: Endgame The Lion King Toy Story 4 The Secret Life of Pets 2 Spider-Man: Far From Home Aladdin Hobbs and Shaw Rocketman Godzilla: King of the Monsters Once Upon a Time in Hollywood   Dark Horses: Detective Pikachu Men in Black International Yesterday   Hoai-Tran Bui   Avengers: Endgame The Lion King Detective Pikachu Toy Story 4 Spider-Man: Far From Home Hobbs & Shaw Godzilla 2 The Secret Life of Pets 2 Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Men in Black International   Dark Horses: Rocketman Yesterday Aladdin   Other Articles Mentioned: /Filmcast Ep. 514 – The 2019 Summer Movie Wager TheSummerMovieWager.com   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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the April 23, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor in chief Peter Sciretta gives his spoiler-free reaction to Avengers: Endgame and shares an interview with Endgame directors Anthony and Joe Russo. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it).   Opening Banter: Peter went to the world premiere of Avengers: Endgame, and he gives his brief spoiler-free reaction.   In The News: 'Avengers: Endgame' Early Reactions Bring the Hype for the End of the Infinity Saga   In Our Feature Presentation: The Russo Brothers Talk ‘Avengers: Endgame’, Stan Lee, Lasting Stakes, and More [Spoiler-Free] Interview   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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the April 22 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 talk about what they’ve been up to at The Water Cooler. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it). Opening Banter: Brad’s out sick. At The Water Cooler: What we’ve been Doing:Peter bought a couple of digital cameras and went to Disneyland to try them out and attempt to be a vlogger. He also had his friend Jeff teach him how to edit using Adobe Premiere. Jacob retired his Dungeons & Dragons character after realizing he had completed his personal storyline and is creating a new one. Hoai-Tran went to the Tolkien: Maker of Middle-earth exhibit at the Morgan Library and Museum. What we’ve been Reading:Chris read Dreyer's English: An Utterly Correct Guide to Clarity and Style by Benjamin Dreyer, In the Blink of an Eye: A Perspective on Film Editing by Walter Murch and I Heard You Paint Houses by Charles Brandt. Jacob has opinions on the final issue of B.P.R.D. What we’ve been Watching:Ben and Jacob watched Game of Thrones. Peter watched the first couple episodes of Bosch season 5 on Netflix and is continuing to enjoy Dark Side of the Ring on Viceland. Jacob watched Formula 1: Drive to Survive, Wrestling With Shadows, and The Silence. Chris watched Police Story. Ben watched Homecoming: A Film by Beyonce, The Secret Garden, The Big Heat, Detour, and rewatched Avengers: Infinity War in preparation for Endgame Hoai-Tran watched the Noah Centineo gigolo movie The Perfect Date. What we’ve been Eating:Peter has officially lost 50 pounds, and LOVES Magic Spoon, a new low carb cereal. He also cheated and tried the Ghostpepper mac and cheese at Disney California Adventure Food and Wine festival. What we’ve been Playing:Peter recorded the Summer Movie Wager of the /Filmcast last night. Jacob is playing Cuphead on the Nintendo Switch.   Other Articles Mentioned: Cuphead Launch Trailer   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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the April 19 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor in chief Peter Sciretta is joined by Jeff Morreale to talk about his trip to Shanghai Disneyland resort. We hear all about this fairly new Disney theme park, find out about the best rides, the culture differences, and get tips for a potential visit. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it).   Opening Banter:   In Our Feature Presentation: Jeff tells us what it’s like to visit Shanghai Disneyland.   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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy