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RIP Matthew Perry, They Follow, Five Nights at Freddy's Box Office, and More Oct 31, 2023

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On the October 31, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news, including the death of Matthew Perry, an It Follows sequel, Five Nights at Freddy’s remarkable box office opening, and more.

Opening Banter: Happy Halloween!

In The News:

We're Giving Away Five 4K Copies Of Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One

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Mini-Water Cooler: Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour Film, Jennifer's Body, Caste, and More Oct 26, 2023

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On the October 26, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to.

Opening Banter:

At The Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Doing:
Ben saw The Midnight (twice) and went to Universal Studios in Orlando, but got Covid.
BJ got a new tattoo!
What we’ve been Reading:
Ben read Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson.
BJ is waiting for the Britney Spears memoir to stop being sold out.
What we’ve been Watching:
BJ watched Girls Can’t Swim, Down Low, and Jennifer’s Body (w/ Diablo Cody and Karyn Kusama!)
Ben watched Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour, Beef, Werewolves Within, From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, and Practical Magic.
What we’ve been Eating:
What we’ve been Playing:

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M:I 8 & Deadpool 3 Delayed, Netflix Stores, Would We Want a Star Wars Remake? And More Oct 24, 2023

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On the October 24, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news.

Opening Banter: I apologize to our listeners for not having an episode last Thursday. I got Covid and was down for the count.

In The News:

All the other stuff you need to know:

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Taylor Swift's Eras Tour Opening Weekend, Marvel Revamps Its TV Approach, Gargoyles Head to TV, and More Oct 17, 2023

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On the October 17, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news.

Opening Banter: We ranked the James Bond actors!

In The News:

All the other stuff you need to know:

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Mini-Water Cooler: Last Stop Larrimah, Mister Organ, Movie Intermissions, and More Oct 12, 2023

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On the October 12, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor and chief film critic Chris Evangelista to talk about the latest film and TV news and gather around the virtual water cooler to talk about what they’ve been up to.

Opening Banter:

In The News:

The AMPTP has suspended talks with SAG-AFTRA

Listener email: Neal from Missouri writes in: Killers of the Flower Moon is coming up and it is one of my most anticipated movies. Its long runtime at 3 and a half hours doesn't bother me, but I know it has to be a factor for a lot of people. Some people would rather wait to watch at home so they can pause it to go to the bathroom. Marty argues that you watch TV for five hours, but I don't think he takes into account you can pause it.

So my question is, why don't we get intermissions on movies this length anymore? Is it because theaters want more showtimes? Is it a creative decision? I don't think a 10 minute intermission would make that big of a difference in showtimes and might draw more people to see it knowing that's there. What are your thoughts? Do you want an intermission? Do you think it would make a difference for the majority of people?

At The Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Doing:
Chris went on a haunted hayride.
What we’ve been Reading:
What we’ve been Watching:
Ben watched Lost Horizon, Mister Organ, The Equalizer 3, Dumb Money, and the rest of the Wes Anderson shorts on Netflix.
Chris watched Last Stop Larrimah: Murder Down Under and Halloween Kills.
What we’ve been Eating:
What we’ve been Playing:

All the other stuff you need to know:

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FILMDAILY and get on your way to being your best self.
You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes.
The /Film Show is published two times a week, 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.
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The Aquaman 2 Mess, Exorcist: Believer's Opening Weekend, and More Oct 10, 2023

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On the October 10, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news.

Opening Banter: Shout-out to Devin Meenan’s terrific Breaking Bad article!

In The News:

Guillermo Del Toro Still Gets Bitter Over His Scrapped Jabba The Hutt Star Wars Movie
Guillermo Del Toro Didn't Direct Pacific Rim 2 For One Stupid Reason
Spiderwick Chronicles Series That Disney Shot And Scrapped Has Been Rescued By Roku
Ridley Scott's Napoleon Director's Cut Is Four Hours Long, Will Release On Streaming So You Can Take Pee Breaks
Aquaman 2 mess
Is Warner Bros. Going To Be Sold Again? A Hollywood Disaster In The Making
The Latest Aquaman 2 Drama Suggests A Chaotic Set, Near-Firings, And A Deranged Letter From Elon Musk

All the other stuff you need to know:

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FILMDAILY and get on your way to being your best self.
You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes.
The /Film Show is published two times a week, 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.
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The Best Movies From Fantastic Fest 2023, Plus The Creator, Sanctuary, and More Oct 05, 2023

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On the October 5, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Jacob Hall to talk about the best films from Fantastic Fest 2023.

Opening Banter: We’re once again recording a day early, so apologies if giant news breaks that we don’t address.

In The News:

At The Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Doing:
Ben celebrated his birthday with family.
Jacob attended Fantastic Fest!
What we’ve been Reading:
Jacob read Whalefall, And Then There Were None, The Devil Takes You Home, The Disney Revolt, and Wild Minds.

Take a break

What we’ve been Watching:
Ben watched Foe, Sanctuary, The Creator, and rewatched 12 Angry Men and The Prestige.
Jacob watched The Toxic Avenger, Saw X, UFO Sweden, Saltburn, Dream Scenario, VHS 85, Eileen, and When Evil Lurks.
What we’ve been Eating:
What we’ve been Playing:

All the other stuff you need to know:

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FILMDAILY and get on your way to being your best self.
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Toy Story Funday Football, Box Office, Beyoncé is Coming to Theaters, and More Oct 03, 2023

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On the October 3, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news.

Opening Banter: We’re recording this a day early, so in case some gigantic news breaks on Monday night or Tuesday morning, that’s why we’re not talking about it.

In The News:

It's Saw X Vs. Paw Patrol Vs. The Creator In A Weird Weekend Box Office Battle
Saw X Scores Franchise's Best Box Office Debut In Well Over A Decade (But It Still Lost To Paw Patrol)
Expend4bles Second Weekend Box Office Spells Absolute Doom For The Franchise
The Creator’s Box Office Failure Says A Lot About The State Of Sci-Fi Cinema
How are you thinking about box office failures in the wake of Elemental?

Take a break

Beyoncé Is Bringing A Renaissance Concert Tour Movie To Theaters
MCU X-Men Movie Finally Moving Forward As Marvel Prepares To Hear Writer Pitches
Toy Story Funday Football

All the other stuff you need to know:

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FILMDAILY and get on your way to being your best self.
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WGA Deal Specifics, Plus Mini-Water Cooler: Wes Anderson on Netflix, Telemarketers, and More Sep 28, 2023

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On the September 28, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by editor BJ Colangelo to talk about the latest film and TV news and gather around the virtual water cooler to talk about what they've been up to.

Opening Banter:

In The News:

Rejoice! The Writers Strike Officially Ends Tonight
Everything Movie Fans Need To Know About The New WGA Deal
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Warner Bros. Television is lifting suspensions of deals with writer/producers like J.J. Abrams and Greg Berlanti, effective today.
“SAG-AFTRA and the AMPTP will resume negotiations for a new TV/Theatrical contract on Monday, October 2. Several executives from AMPTP member companies will be in attendance.”
Once the actors’ strike is over, things are going to be messy. Productions are going to ramp up all at the same time, fighting over available space in soundstages and trying to figure out actors’ schedules.

At The Water Cooler:

What we’ve been Doing:
BJ has been in junket land!
What we’ve been Reading:
What we’ve been Watching:
Ben watched The Royal Hotel, Love at First Sight, Telemarketers, The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, and Reservation Dogs.
BJ is watching Are You Afraid of the Dark (OG)
What we’ve been Eating:
What we’ve been Playing:

Wish Footage Reaction: 100 Years Of Animated Brilliance Delights In Disney's First Original Fairy Tale

Walt Disney Animation Head Jennifer Lee On Wish And Maintaining The Magic For Adults [Exclusive Interview]

Wish Directors Fawn Veerasunthorn And Chris Buck Reveal Their Wishes For The New Disney Film [Exclusive Interview]

All the other stuff you need to know:

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FILMDAILY and get on your way to being your best self.
You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes.
The /Film Show is published two times a week, 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.
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The WGA Strike is (Almost) Over, The Office is Getting Rebooted, and More Sep 26, 2023

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On the September 26, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by one one to talk about the latest film and TV news.

Opening Banter:

In The News:

All the other stuff you need to know:

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FILMDAILY and get on your way to being your best self.
You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes.
The /Film Show is published two times a week, 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.
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