/Film Weekly

Latest Episodes:

A Dispatch From The 2025 Sundance Film Festival Feb 03, 2025

Show notes

On the February 3, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer Bill Bria to talk about his experience at Sundance 2025 and some of his favorite films from the festival.

In Our Feature Presentation: Sundance 2025!

How would you compare your experience this year to previous years?
Movies!
If I Had Legs I'd Kick You Review: This Comedy-Thriller Is Like Uncut Gems Meets Eraserhead [Sundance]
Rabbit Trap Review: Dev Patel Stars In A Blend Of Cosmic And Folk Horror [Sundance]

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 TV as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com.
You can subscribe to /Film Daily on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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!
Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo.

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Companion is A Twisty Thriller + Interviews with Sophie Thatcher, Jack Quaid, and Writer/Director Drew Hancock Jan 31, 2025

Show notes

On the January 31, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to talk about Drew Hancock’s new movie Companion, and present interviews with Hancock and the movie’s stars, Sophie Thatcher and Jack Quaid.

Addressing the recent Mason Thames quote

In Our Feature Presentation:

Companion Review: This Surprising Horror Movie Is The First Great Film Of 2025
General thoughts
Spoiler discussion
Interviews with Sophie Thatcher/Jack Quaid and Drew Hancock

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 TV as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com.
You can subscribe to /Film Daily on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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!
Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo.

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Our Most Anticipated Movies of 2025 Jan 30, 2025

Show notes

On the January 30, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to talk about their most anticipated movies of 2025.

In Our Feature Presentation: The 15 Most Anticipated Movies Of 2025, Ranked

Chris’s list
Ben’s list
Other big titles
Undated 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 TV as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com.
You can subscribe to /Film Daily on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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!
Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo.

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Is Here – Is It Worth Watching? Jan 29, 2025

Show notes

On the January 29, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to talk about the first two episodes of Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man.

In Our Feature Presentation:

Overall thoughts?
Animation style, especially compared to the Spider-Verse movies
More mature themes than I expected
Supporting characters: Thoughts on Pearl, Nico, Doctor Strange?
Will you keep watching?

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 TV as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com.
You can subscribe to /Film Daily on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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!
Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo.

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Presence is an Unconventional Ghost Story + Interview with Screenwriter David Koepp Jan 28, 2025

Show notes

On the January 28, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to talk about Steven Soderbergh’s Presence, and present an interview with the film’s screenwriter, David Koepp.

In Our Feature Presentation: Presence Review: Steven Soderbergh Takes POV Cinema To New Heights With A Suspenseful, Terrific Ghost Story [Sundance]

Thoughts on the movie
David Koepp interview

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 TV as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com.
You can subscribe to /Film Daily on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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!
Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo.

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Box Office: Will Den of Thieves 3 Still Happen? Flight Risk Takes Off, and More Jan 27, 2025

Show notes

On the January 27, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the weekend’s box office numbers.

In The News:

Top 10
Better Man email
Presence
Den of Thieves 3?
Oscar noms

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 TV as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com.
You can subscribe to /Film Daily on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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!
Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo.

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Star Trek: Section 31 is Like a DTV Action Flick + Interview with Its Director and EP Jan 24, 2025

Show notes

On the January 24, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Jacob Hall to talk about the new Star Trek movie Star Trek: Section 31, and present an interview with that film’s director and executive producer.

In Our Feature Presentation: Star Trek: Section 31 Review: This Discovery Spinoff Film Is B-Movie Trash (In A Good Way)

Thoughts about the movie
Interview with Olatunde Osunsanmi and Alex Kurtzman

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 TV as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com.
You can subscribe to /Film Daily on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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!
Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo.

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What Makes the Sonic Film Franchise Special? + Interview With Director Jeff Fowler Jan 23, 2025

Show notes

On the January 23, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editors Jacob Hall and BJ Colangelo to talk about the Sonic the Hedgehog film franchise and present an interview with Sonic movie director Jeff Fowler.

In Our Feature Presentation:

Sonic The Hedgehog Review: An Exhausting Video Game Adaptation With An Identity Crisis
Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Review: An Overlong And Exhausting Sequel
Sonic The Hedgehog 3 Review: The Blue Blur Is Bigger, Bolder, And Better Than Ever
What makes the Sonic film franchise special?
Why did this video game movie succeed where others failed?
Ben Schwartz
Jim Carrey
Jeff Fowler interview

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 TV as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com.
You can subscribe to /Film Daily on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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!
Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo.

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Grand Theft Hamlet is Unlike Any Video Game Movie You've Ever Seen + Interview With Directors Jan 22, 2025

Show notes

On the January 22, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the new movie Grand Theft Hamlet, and present an interview with that movie’s directors.

In Our Feature Presentation: One Of The Year's Best Movies Is About Recreating Hamlet...In Grand Theft Auto Online [SXSW 2024]

Grand Theft Hamlet thoughts
Interview with Pinny Grylls and Sam Crane

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 TV as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com.
You can subscribe to /Film Daily on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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!
Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo.

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

SNL50 Is A Must-Watch For Saturday Night Live Fans + Interview With EP Morgan Neville Jan 21, 2025

Show notes

On the January 21, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Brad Oman to talk about the new documentary series SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night and present an interview with its executive producer, Morgan Neville.

In Our Feature Presentation:

SNL50 thoughts
Interview with Morgan Neville

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 TV as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com.
You can subscribe to /Film Daily on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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!
Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo.

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy