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On the December 27, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor in chief Peter Sciretta is joined by writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista, to talk about the latest film and tv news, including The Lion King, Rotten Tomatoes, Holmes and Watson, Black Mirror: Bandersnatch and Jordan Peele’s Us. And in Life Advice Corner, Chris will hopefully help an adult get over being scared of horror movies. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it). Opening Banter: In The News: HT (og Brad): ‘The Lion King’ Won’t Be a Shot-for-Shot Remake of the Original Chris: These Are the 2018 TV Shows and Movies With 100% Rotten Tomatoes Scores Chris: ‘Holmes and Watson’ Reviews Earn the Film a Dreaded 0% on Rotten Tomatoes Chris: Netflix May Have Turned Down ‘Holmes and Watson’ for Being Too Elementary HT: ‘Black Mirror: Bandersnatch’ Trailer: The ‘Black Mirror’ Movie Hits Netflix Tomorrow HT: ‘Black Mirror: Bandersnatch’ Will Be a Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Movie With 5 Hours of Footage Reaction: ‘Us’ Trailer: Jordan Peele Returns With a New Tale of Terror HT: ‘Us’ Is Not About Race, Director Jordan Peele Says   In Advice Corner with Chris Evangelista: The Advice Corner theme song was created by Love you Wally. Joey in Los Angeles, CA writes in, “I had the pleasure of watching Hereditary over Christmas weekend and ended up losing sleep for a couple of nights. It hit me on so many levels and I forgot how powerful horror movies can be. I had trouble falling asleep in the dark and even struggled to go back to sleep after waking up in the dead of night. I was wondering if Chris could tackle the question of how to get over being scared of horror movies as an adult. I’m a grown man and I hate losing sleep, which is why I usually avoid movies like Hereditary in the first place! Thanks in advance and keep up the good work!” 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 Play, 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 December 26, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor in chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman, senior writer Ben Pearson, and writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista, to talk about what they’ve been up at the Water Cooler. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it). At The Water Cooler: What we’ve been Doing:Brad had his annual Friendsmas party, was forced to open almost all the White Elephant Christmas gifts himself, helped his friend Ben create his own Escape Room Peter brought one of his favorite board game designers Jamey Stegmaier to the Magic Castle. Ben is bouncing back and forth between his parents’ and in-laws’ houses for Christmas; visited Top Golf for the first time Hoai-Tran went to Georgetown Glow with her sister and mom, had her annual Secret Santa with her high school friends, and ate a lot. What we’ve been Reading:Comixology is having their big year end sale, so Peter usually buys a lot of the big critically acclaimed comics and graphic novels. He read Batman: White Knight by Sean Murphy (written and art) and is half way through The Best We Could Do by Thi Bui. Brad isn’t reading yet, but is excited to dive into a Young Frankenstein book about the making of the movie and Stranger Things: Worlds Turned Upside Down. Chris finished Alan Sepinwall and Matt Zoller Seitz’s The Sopranos Sessions. What we’ve been Watching:Ben watched Three Identical Strangers.   Brad saw Widows, Bumblebee and Welcome to Marwen.   Peter saw Aquaman for the second time, but this time in IMAX. He watched the season finale of Survivor: David vs. Goliath. At home he caught up on some screeners and movies on streaming, including The Hate U Give, You Were Never Really Here, Upgrade, Skate Kitchen, The Endless, and The American Meme. He also watched the first couple episodes of the new Guillermo Del Toro-produced Netflix and Dreamworks animated series 3Below: Tales of Arcadia, and the first episode of Syfy’s Deadly Class. Hoai-Tran (finally) saw Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Minding the Gap, rewatched Game Night, saw Die Hard for the first time, and binged the latest episodes of Terrace House. Chris (re)watched First Man, Vice and Destroyer. What we’ve been Eating:Peter officially lost 30 pounds. Then spent Christmas eating Chinese food. He somehow gained a handful of pounds in the process. Brad found the Hershey’s milk chocolate bar with Reese’s Pieces What we’ve been Playing:Peter played a new board game he got for Christmas called Photosynthesis. Brad has been listening to the Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse soundtrack. Hoai-Tran played Codenames for the first time, got a PS4 for Christmas. Other articles mentioned: /Film’s Die Hard 30th Anniversary coverage 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 Play, 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 December 21, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, senior writer Ben Pearson interviews director Barry Jenkinsabout life after Moonlight, directing If Beale Street Could Talk, Brian Tyree Henry's big show-stopping scene, and much more. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it). In Our Feature Presentation: 'If Beale Street Could Talk' Director Barry Jenkins on Collaboration, the Film's Centerpiece Moment, and More [Interview] Other articles mentioned: 'If Beale Street Could Talk' Review: Another Cinematic Wonder From Barry Jenkins 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 Play, 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 December 24, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor in chief Peter Sciretta is joined by managing editor Jacob Hall, weekend editor Brad Oman, senior writer Ben Pearson, and writers Hoai-Tran Bui andChris Evangelista to celebrate the Holiday season with a special Christmas Clipisode. We play back through our favorite Christmas movies of all time, and revisit the War against Die Hard Christmas. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it). Opening Banter: It's Christmas Eve and instead of no episode we decided to put together a clip show. We hope you enjoy. December 26, 2017: The /Film crew talks about their favorite Christmas movies of all time: Peter’s picks: Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Treevenge, Christmas Vacation, Gremlins, A Christmas Story Chris’ Picks: Eyes Wide Shut, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Batman Returns, Muppet Xmas Carol HT’s Picks: Elf, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Harry Potter, Love Actually, Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas Ben’s picks: Mickey’s Christmas Carol, Christmas Vacation, A Charlie Brown Christmas, How The Grinch Stole Christmas Jacob’s Picks: Rare Exports, It’s a Wonderful Life, Muppet Christmas Carol, Jingle All the Way, Krampus New Segment:What is the Christmas movie you hate? Peter: Santa Claus: The Movie Brad: Zemeckis’ A Christmas Carol Chris: SCROOGE, the musical version of a Christmas carol with Albert Finney HT: Polar Express Ben: Four Christmases Jacob: Home Alone Link: The Morning Watch: ‘Family Guy’ Says Goodbye to Carrie Fisher, The Greatness of ‘Home Alone’ & More  December 6, 2018: Chris reads the news story New Poll Shows Most People Don’t Consider ‘Die Hard’ to be a Christmas Movie, So Can We Bury This Argument Already? and Jacob rants about what is and is not a Christmas movie. December 13, 2018: A reader writes in responding to Jacob's Christmas movie rant and Jacob responds: Steve B writes in in response to our Christmas movie argument: “Most films are not just one genre. '21 Jump Street' is a comedy, but also an action movie. Shaun Of The Dead is a comedy but also a horror movie.  In that vein, I say Die Hard is an Action film, a Heist film, and also a Christmas movie. The whole reason John McClane is in Los Angeles in the first place is to see his family for Christmas. Argyle is playing 'Christmas' music in the limo. They debate cutting power to a portion of the city because it is Christmas. The thieves did not pick that day at random. Christmas is a plot point to the film.  It COULD have been written for John to have come to L.A. to see his family for Holly's birthday, or for his kid's school recital, but then it loses something for the plot. Could 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles' work as a Christmas movie instead of Thanksgiving? Yes, but it would lose something that Thanksgiving gives to that movie. If the genre (including a holiday) has a plot point to the film, and taking it away lessens the film, then I THINK it’s reasonable to count it as part of the film's description.  For these reasons, I think that Die Hard is a Christmas movie. If others feel it isn't, I'm cool with that, as long as they are OK with me thinking that it is.” New Segment: Jacob decides what is and isn't a Christmas movie: /Film Daily listener Cade wrote in asking if Batman Returns is a Christmas movie The Sound of Music Lethal Weapon Casablanca The Night Before Home Alone 2: Lost In New York Eyes Wide Shut Kiss Kiss Bang Bang Serendipity You've Got Mail Trading Places Catch Me If You Can Go Rocky IV Life of Brian Love Actually 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 Play, 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. Christmas illustration in the header is from Paul Shipper Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the December 20, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor in chief Peter Sciretta is joined by writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista, to talk about the latest film and tv news including Netflix, To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before, Uncharted, Jordan Peele, Aladdin, and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3. And in Life Advice Corner, Chris will explain how to confront someone who is using their phone during a movie. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it). In The News: Chris: Netflix Continues Quest for World Domination, Plans to Release 90 Movies in 2019 HT: ‘To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before Sequel’ is Officially Official at Netflix Chris: 'Black Mirror' Movie and Season 5 Cryptically Teased by Netflix HT: ‘Uncharted’ Movie Loses Yet Another Director as Shawn Levy Leaves Chris: Jordan Peele Creates “Monster Mythology” in His New Movie ‘Us’ (Plus More Details) HT: 'Aladdin' Images Show Us a Whole New World of Will Smith Topknots and Vests Chris: Marvel Asked Adam McKay to Direct ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ In Advice Corner with Chris Evangelista: The Advice Corner theme song was created by Love you Wally. Aaron from Kentucky writes in “One of the worst people to encounter when going to the theater is someone who can’t put their cell phone away or is texting throughout a movie which can really ruin the whole experience. What is the proper way to address such a situation? Would you tell a theater attendant that someone is disturbing you or ask the person to stop texting?”   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 Play, 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 December 19, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor in chief Peter Sciretta is joined by weekend editor Brad Oman and senior writer Ben Pearson, to talk Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse spoilers and to share our interviews with the directors and producers of the film. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it). Should this movie get award contention outside of best animated feature? Big sell, if you haven’t seen the movie, see it. Spoiler warning. Peter asks Brad how was it in 3d? Ending Scene/Credits Scene Easter Eggs/Stan Lee   In Our Feature Presentation: Brad: What is That ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ Credits Scene All About? Ben: ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ Directors Explain Creating the Film’s Unique Look [Interview] Ben: Lord & Miller Talk About Deciding Which Spider-People Appear in ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ (And The One They Almost Killed Off) [Interview] Ben: Lord & Miller on ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ Spoilers and That Post-Credits Scene [Interview]   Other articles mentioned: Read John Mulaney’s Idea For a ‘Spider-Ham’ Solo Movie Chris: ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ Review: The Best Superhero Movie of the Year and the Best Spider-Man Movie Ever Brad: ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ Almost Introduced Australian Spider-Man HT: ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ Almost Cast Tobey Maguire as Older Peter Parker Previously talked about: Doctor Strange Was Almost in ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ Brad: ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ Has Tons of Hidden Stan Lee Cameos Brad: The Morning Watch: ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ Easter Eggs, Every Spider-Man Explained & More Brad: ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ Named Best of the Year By Utah Film Critics – Could More Follow?   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 Play, 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 December 18, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor in chief Peter Sciretta is joined by senior writer Ben Pearson, and writer Chris Evangelista to talk about the latest film and tv news, including Penny Marshall, 2018 Black List, Marvel Netflix shows, Rashomon and Peanuts. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it). In The News: Penny Marshall Dead at 75 Ben: The 2018 Black List Pinpoints This Year’s Best Unproduced Screenplays What is going on with the Marvel Netflix Shows?Chris: Netflix Was Responsible For ‘Daredevil’ Cancellation, Not Marvel Chris: Marvel Netflix Shows Are Restricted From Moving to Disney+ For 2 Years Ben: Disney+ Might Resurrect Those Marvel Shows After All, Proving No One Knows What The Hell is Happening Ben: Amblin Entertainment is Turning Akira Kurosawa’s Classic ‘Rashomon’ Into a TV Show Chris: Charlie Brown and New ‘Peanuts’ Specials Are Coming to Apple 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 Play, 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 December 17, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor in chief Peter Sciretta is joined by managing editor Jacob Hall, weekend editor Brad Oman, senior writer Ben Pearson, and writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to talk about what they’ve been watching at the Water Cooler.   You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it).   Opening Banter: What are you guys doing for Christmas?   At The Water Cooler: What we’ve been Doing:Jacob hosted a holiday party and has learned the value of slippers. Peter has been pushing his Magic. Hoai-Tran went to the Museum of Illusions in Chelsea, visited the Chelsea Market, and learned that her friend moved into an apartment that was the exterior for John Wick’s The Continental. What we’ve been Reading:Peter has been reading more Miles Morales Ultimate Spider-Man comics and tried to read Spider-Gwen. What we’ve been Watching:Jacob watched Can You Ever Forgive Me? and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. Chris watched Venom, The House that Jack Built, and Birdbox.   Peter watched Love Simon, Leave No Trace, Hearts Beat Loud, and left Disneyland to watch Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse for a third time.   Brad watched Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Aquaman, Ben Is Back, and Anna and the Apocalypse Ben watched Aquaman, Bumblebee, Minding the Gap, Destroyer, Free Solo, The Favourite, and Roma. Hoai-Tran watched Happy as Lazzaro, The Garden of Words, did a holiday viewing of Love Actually. What we’ve been Eating:Peter has fallen in love with Rebel Creamery’s Ice Cream, and has discovered Quest Pizza at Target. Brad tried Ghiradelli Toffee and Cookie Crunch Squares What we’ve been Playing:Jacob has been designing a Scum and Villainy session for the holidays. Other articles mentioned: ‘Bird Box’ Review: Frequently Terrifying, but Frustratingly Derivative Pop Culture Imports: ‘Roma,’ ‘Happy as Lazzaro,’ a French Comedic Caper, an Immigrant Detention Drama, and More 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 Play, 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 December 14, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson is joined by /Film weekend editor Brad Oman and writer Hoai-Tran Bui to talk about the latest film and TV news, including the future of Sony’s animated Spider-Verse, if Henry Cavill is finished as Superman, Jurassic World 3, and Legendary making deals with comic creators for films and TV shows. They’ll also offer some comic/graphic novel recommendations in a mailbag segment.   You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it).   Opening Banter:   In The News: ‘Sinister Six’ Could Still Happen, ‘Into the Spider-Verse’ Sequel Details Revealed Is Henry Cavill Really Finished Playing Superman? Jason Momoa Says “Absolutely Not” Sorry, But ‘Jurassic World 3’ Won’t Have Dinosaurs Attacking Cities Legendary Wants to Make Movies & TV Shows With Your Favorite Image Comics Creators   In the Mail Bag: Michael O in Nashville TN asks, “I was wondering if you guys could recommend your favorite comic books / graphic novels? Some of my favorite series are The Walking Dead, Saga, and Y: The Last Man. I need to read more! Thanks a bunch and I’m addicted to the podcast.” Peter: Ultimate Spider-Man, Alex and Ada, Letter 44, Descender, 100 Bullets, Kill or Be Killed, Blankets, Scott Pilgrim Jacob: Paper Girls, Ex Machina, Bone, Chew, The Sixth Gun, Scalped, Fatale, Lazarus, East of West, Fear Agent, Deadly Class, Black Science, Mind MGMT, The Wicked and the Divine, Alan Moore’s Swamp Thing Ben: Preacher, Y, Saga, Watchmen, Scott Pilgrim HT: Matt Fraction and David Aja’s Hawkeye, The Sandman   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 Play, 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 December 13, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor in chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall, senior writer Ben Pearson and writer Hoai-Tran Bui to answer questions in the Mail Bag.   You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if you need it).   Opening Banter: Peter plug’s his feature today: Keto at Disneyland: How to Eat Low Carb at Walt’s Original Magic Kingdom   Feedback: Mike from Yonkers writes in “Hey Slashfilm crew,  After seeing the officially announced cast for "The Mandalorian", I have to say I'm quite surprised at how old it is. It's the first live action Star Wars property to not have anyone in their principle cast younger than 35. I did some math and the average age of the cast is 54 years old, much higher than any of Disney's SW films (TFA and Solo are the youngest at 38, TLJ and Episode IX at 41, and Rogue One at 44). What do you think this says about the show itself? Do you think some of the oldest cast members have long contracts? I'm not trying to imply anything morbid, just wondering if someone of an older age wants to be tied up with a multi-season show for a number of years.   I'm really excited for what this could mean. With Dave Filoni's involvement, I've already wondered if we'd see the return of some of his Clone Wars characters. Maybe some of these actors will portray older versions of them.  Thanks again for a great podcast! Mike from Yonkers Note: For the averages, I only used the ages of non-returning actors. For example, Daisy Ridley was only used for TFA when she was introduced and not TLJ and IX.” Saul writes in “Hey guys,   Just heard the episode where you discuss Netflix's new Instant Replay feature. I have had first hand experience with this feature. My daughter has been watching Moana or Coco about 10 times a day and there are times where she wants to rewind to listen to a song all over. About a few days ago I noticed that little box pop up that says "Replay Song" and have since shown my daughter that if she wants to listen to a song all over she can just press the enter button once it pops up. Needless to say it's a lifesaver. I haven't seen this feature pop up on any other movie or TV show. I don't know if it's just for the kids movie musicals, I for one am ok if it's just for that.   Thanks for the show.” We asked for observations about the Avengers: Endgame trailer. Brian writes in “The way the title reveals itself, with the Avengers A bringing its own shattered pieces back together, almost like an explosion played in reverse, suggests to me that reversing time, or time travel in some way, is definitely a component of the story.” Jason from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia writes in “Hi Peter and Slash Film crew,  I really enjoy listening to the podcast everyday, and thank you for all the awesome reviews, news, and coverage.   I know I am many days late on sending in my thoughts around the Avengers 4 movie title but here I am. End Game as a title is fine, good, reflects the storyline and desperation and etc. However, I feel what probably will resonate best is Avengers: Assemble.   In all 3 Avengers films, there has not been any “Avengers, assemble!” roll call by any character except for the very close one in Age of Ultron by Cap, but cut right at the moment he was about to say “assemble”.   Calling it Avengers Assemble gives out that positive vibe and bound to resonate with fans who have been wanting to hear that out loud for the longest time. It is also literally assembling all the heroes for a final assault, and assembling both generations of Avengers and handing over the baton.   Yeah, just my thought.   Thank you!” Steve B writes in in response to our Christmas movie argument: “Most films are not just one genre. '21 Jump Street' is a comedy, but also an action movie. Shaun Of The Dead is a comedy but also a horror movie.  In that vein, I say Die Hard is an Action film, a Heist film, and also a Christmas movie. The whole reason John McClane is in Los Angeles in the first place is to see his family for Christmas. Argyle is playing 'Christmas' music in the limo. They debate cutting power to a portion of the city because it is Christmas. The thieves did not pick that day at random. Christmas is a plot point to the film.  It COULD have been written for John to have come to L.A. to see his family for Holly's birthday, or for his kid's school recital, but then it loses something for the plot. Could 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles' work as a Christmas movie instead of Thanksgiving? Yes, but it would lose something that Thanksgiving gives to that movie. If the genre (including a holiday) has a plot point to the film, and taking it away lessens the film, then I THINK it’s reasonable to count it as part of the film's description.  For these reasons, I think that Die Hard is a Christmas movie. If others feel it isn't, I'm cool with that, as long as they are OK with me thinking that it is.” And a couple weeks ago Brad talked about being at Top Golf and I was sad they don’t have one in Southern California. Sean B writes in to inform me that “Topgolf is coming to LA.” Previously Peter asked for some tv recommendations, shows with a few seasons that are serialized and great that he may not have seen. We read some feedback in a previous mailbag, but have received a couple more since:Shaneez (last time you weren't sure if I was a he or a she when you mentioned me. I'm a He) from Los Angeles writes in “Happy Thanksgiving Peter! Great fan of the pod.  I know I'm a little late but here you go. Definitely The Expanse. I wrote about it in the past to you too and you were kind enough to read it out in the pod. Get past the 2 episodes you watched before and it's really good.   Also - I know you want serialized, binge worthy and NOT some slow burn. Look no further than The 100. Yes , I know what you're thinking. I hate CW shows too. They are too campy. And don't get me wrong The 100 is kinda there as well, but good Lord is it super super binge worthy. Esp the first two seasons. I know you long for the days of Lost and you love Survivor. This is like a mash up of both and it's highly addictive. The later seasons lose some quality but I still can't stop watching it.   And Justified is another great show. Unfortunately the first season is episodic with a greater story arc in the background but the later seasons are just too good. That's all for now. Wish you well for this holiday season.” Michael from Kansas City writes in “I swear I don’t work for HBO... but especially in light of the sad news about Ricky Jay’s passing, I feel compelled to kindly yell at you again about watching Deadwood.  He’s a minor player in the cast but for fans it’s a treat to see him as a games dealer, nodding to his appearance in Mamet’s “House of Games” as well as his magic and card handling persona in general.” In The Mail Bag: Albert Jackson in Texas writes in “On dec 10th podcast said best brisket besides in Austin....  Curious name of bbq joint in Austin that had best brisket ?”Peter: Franklin’s, but you can’t beat the experience of the Salt Lick Jacob: Franklin’s is the best and there is nothing like it. Sorry. Ryan in San Diego writes in “Love the podcast  Maybe you guys will be able to help me with this, I have a hard time keeping track of when new movies release, and it seems like all the sites that keep track of new releases always post a score of some sort.  I consider critic and fan rankings to all be spoilers. I like to go into movies with a blank slate. I need help finding an app or a website with will show a calendar of upcoming movie releases. That just has release date, and the movie poster, maybe with the option to watch a preview for the movies I have never heard of.  Without any rankings/ratings. If I wanted to see a movie and it has a really low score, i might skip it for another movie, so I would rather just not know what others think. Ideally, a way to thumbs up and thumbs down to make a personal list would be awesome.  I have and love the AMC A-List, so I am willing to take a chance on what others may not have enjoyed.  When I go see a Dwayne Johnson movie, I'm not expecting anything amazing, just an enjoyable couple of hours.  Thank you”Peter: BoxOfficeMojo release calendar Jacob: I, too, use Box Office Mojo whenever I plan/schedule /Film stories. Anthony W writes in “Hello Slashfilm Daily Crew,  I have a question regarding the general attitude toward movie remakes. I just don’t understand the general cynicism towards announced projects.    I work in the theatre world, where we regularly see multiple productions and revivals of shows. We will go even go see the same exact production if there is an interesting actor change, just to see their interpretation of the role. Or a revival, with the same exact script but a different, updated take. This includes the shows that have been captured on film. Those often spur me to go see different productions to see how people interpret them.   Now of course, I understand they are different forms of entertainment. But it seems like getting a new version of a favorite story should be fairly similar. Is it the Hollywood influence or something I am just not seeing?  Thank you so much, I love the podcast!”   Other articles mentioned: FirstShowing’s Release Calendar   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 Play, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (RSS). Send your feedback, questions, comments and concerns to us at peter@slashfilm.com. 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