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The Paramount/WB Merger is Happening, Resident Evil (Interview: Zach Cregger/Austin Abrams), and The Musical (Interview: Giselle Bonilla and Alexander Heller) Sep 23, 2026

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On the September 23, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by multiple people to talk about the latest film and TV news, have a conversation about Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil, play an interview with Cregger and star Austin Abrams, and then talk about a new film called The Musical and play an interview with that film’s director and its screenwriter.

(~00:30) News

(~03:18) Resident Evil Review: Zach Cregger's Game Adaptation Is A Lean, Mean Gross-Out Machine

(~31:09) Zach Cregger and Austin Abrams interview

(~35:41) The Musical - 2026's First Truly Shocking Comedy Has Scenes You Have To See To Believe [Sundance 2026]

(~40:44) Giselle Bonilla and Alexander Heller interview

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Hope is An Audacious Sci-Fi Action Flick, Plus: The Paper Season 2 (Interview: Greg Daniels and Michael Koman) and Practical Magic 2 Sep 16, 2026

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On the September 16, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by multiple people to talk about the latest film and TV news, have a discussion about Hope, talk about The Paper Season 2 and play an interview with that show’s creators, and discuss Practical Magic 2.

(~00:30) News

(~03:16) Hope Review: Na Hong-Jin's Alien Invasion Epic Needs To Be Seen To Be Believed

(~29:09) The Paper Season 2

(~42:40) Greg Daniels and Michael Koman interview

(~51:13) Practical Magic 2 Review: An Unfunny, Sloppily Assembled Sequel

All the other stuff you need to know:

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Farewell to BJ Colangelo! Plus: Onslaught (Interviews: Adam Wingard and Adria Arjona) Sep 09, 2026

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On the September 9, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by multiple people to talk about the latest film and TV news, say goodbye to one of our favorite people, chat about Onslaught, and present interviews with the movie’s director, Adam Wingard, and its star, Adria Arjona.

(~00:30) News

(~04:48) Farewell to BJ Colangelo!

(~11:34) Onslaught Review: Adam Wingard's Wild, Bloody Action Movie Goes Full John Carpenter

(~27:41) Adam Wingard interview

Director Adam Wingard Explains Why He Left The Godzilla Franchise To Make Onslaught [Exclusive Interview]

(~45:31) Adria Arjona interview

All the other stuff you need to know:

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Coyote vs. Acme Was Worth the Wait (Interview: Samy Burch), Buddy is Unsettling in a Good Way (Interview: Casper Kelly), and Finding Emily is a Charming Rom-Com (Interview: Alicia MacDonald) Sep 02, 2026

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On the September 2, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by multiple people to talk about the latest film and TV news, chat about Coyote vs. Acme and present an interview with that movie’s screenwriter, discuss Buddy and present an interview with that film’s co-writer/director, and talk about the new rom-com Finding Emily and present an interview with that movie’s director.

(~00:30) News

(~08:08) Coyote Vs. Acme Review: The Long-Delayed Looney Tunes Movie Is Perfect For 2026

(~21:23) Samy Burch interview

(~36:47) Buddy

(~53:35) Casper Kelly interview

(~01:08:49) Finding Emily

(~01:11:47) Alicia MacDonald interview

All the other stuff you need to know:

You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes.
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Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, Tony (Interview: Matt Johnson/Dominic Sessa/Stavros Halkias), and It Ends (Interview: Alex Ullom) Aug 26, 2026

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On the August 26, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by multiple people to talk about Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, have a conversation about Tony and play an interview with the writer/director and two of the actors, talk about It Ends and play an interview with that film’s writer/director.

News

Charlie Hunnam is making a limited series called Legends for FX that sounds like his version of Galaxy Quest, but with his Sons of Anarchy co-stars. “When the cast of Sons of Anarchy reunites at a fan convention after more than a decade, the line between life and art blurs as the fractured brotherhood finds itself up against a real-world threat more dangerous than anything they ever faced in their show.” Hunnam developed this with Jonathan Groff, and they’re EPing with Rob Mac and some other folks.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/netflix-bannerman-spy-series-shane-black-amc-studios-1236677923/
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/charles-melton-in-talks-to-play-kakashi-in-destin-daniel-crettons-naruto-movie-exclusive-1236673756/
https://www.slashfilm.com/2240750/christopher-nolan-the-odyssey-deadpool-and-wolverine-box-office-record/
https://www.slashfilm.com/2243917/dan-stevens-alex-murphy-robocop-prime-video-series-casting/
https://deadline.com/2026/08/ryan-gosling-flintstones-bamm-bamm-movie-1237049958/
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/how-to-lose-a-guy-in-10-days-sequel-kate-hudson-paramount-1236679994/
https://www.slashfilm.com/2244715/next-james-bond-actor-shortlist-jacob-elordi-callum-turner/
https://www.slashfilm.com/2243963/dolly-parton-music-icon-9-to-5-star-dead-obituary/
https://www.slashfilm.com/2244654/tim-curry-dead-the-rocky-horror-picture-show-home-alone-2-actor-obituary/

(~00:48) Teenage Sex And Death At Camp Miasma Review: An Ultra Post-Modern Take On Slasher Flicks

https://harmonycolangelo.medium.com/teenage-sex-and-death-at-camp-miasma-makes-me-hate-movies-36449789c4db

(~23:03) Tony Review: Matt Johnson Makes A Tasty Anthony Bourdain Biopic From Very Familiar Ingredients

(~38:36) Matt Johnson, Dominic Sessa, Stavros Halkias interview

(~47:57) It Ends Review: An Endless Road Trip That Evolves Into An Existential Nightmare

(~01:05:58) Alex Ullom interview

All the other stuff you need to know:

You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes.
You can subscribe to /Film Weekly on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Check out patreon.com/popcultured to hear more from many of the folks you heard on this episode!
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The End of Oak Street (Interview: David Robert Mitchell/J.J. Abrams), The Wrong Girls (Interview: Dylan Meyer), and The Rivals of Amziah King (Interview: Andrew Patterson) Aug 19, 2026

Show notes

On the August 19, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by multiple people to talk about the latest film and TV news, have a discussion about The End of Oak Street, play an interview with writer/director David Robert Mitchell and producer J.J. Abrams, chat about The Wrong Girls and play an interview with writer/director Dylan Meyer, and I’ll talk briefly about The Rivals of Amziah King and play an interview with writer/director Andrew Patterson.

(~00:18) News

(~06:39) The End Of Oak Street Review: David Robert Mitchell Makes A Thrilling And Heartfelt Dinosaur Adventure

(~28:51) David Robert Mitchell and J.J. Abrams interview

(~38:18) The Wrong Girls Review: Kristen Stewart And Alia Shawkat Star In An Enjoyably Silly Comedy

(~44:53) Dylan Meyer interview

(~53:37) The Rivals of Amziah King

(~57:40) Andrew Patterson interview

All the other stuff you need to know:

You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes.
You can subscribe to /Film Weekly on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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One Night Only (Interview: Will Gluck), Super Troopers 3 (w/ Kevin Heffernan and Jay Chandrasekhar), Wet Hot American Summer Turns 25 (w/ David Wain), and Jackass: Best and Last (w/ Steve-O) Aug 12, 2026

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On the August 12, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by multiple people to talk about the latest film and TV news, have a discussion about One Night Only, play an interview with director Will Gluck, talk about Super Troopers 3 and present a conversation with two of that movie’s stars, celebrate Wet Hot American Summer’s 25th anniversary by playing a quick chat with director David Wain, and talk a bit about Jackass: Best and Last and play a interview with the one and only Steve-O.

(~00:18) News

(~01:48) One Night Only Review: A Wild, Weird, Totally Unexpected Rom Com Pleasure

(~28:42) Will Gluck interview

(~42:20) Super Troopers 3

(~51:20) Kevin Heffernan and Jay Chandrasekhar interview

(~01:05:19) Wet Hot American Summer turns 25 (Theatrical tickets can be purchased here!)

(~01:11:14) David Wain interview

(~01:18:24) Jackass: Best and Last

(~01:26:08) Steve-O interview

All the other stuff you need to know:

You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes.
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day Gives The MCU A Much-Needed Spark + Violent Night 2 Trailer (Interviews: Tommy Wirkola and Kelly McCormick) Aug 05, 2026

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On the August 5, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by multiple people to talk about the latest film and TV news, dig into Spider-Man: Brand New Day, talk about the Violent Night 2 trailer, and present interviews with that movie’s director and producer.

(~00:18) News

(~04:38) Shout-out to the new Sing Street 4K release and VHS

(~06:51) Spider-Man: Brand New Day Review: Tom Holland's Best Outing Yet Puts The Marvel Hero Through The Wringer

(~42:18) Violent Night 2 Trailer Brings In Kristen Bell And A Big Sword To Save Santa Claus

(~49:22) Tommy Wirkola interview

(~01:00:16) Kelly McCormick interview

All the other stuff you need to know:

You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes.
You can subscribe to /Film Weekly on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Check out patreon.com/popcultured to hear more from many of the folks you heard on this episode!
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How People Are Engaging With Movies Online, Plus Interviews with Harry Beldon, Ian Cardoni, Spencer Grammer, and Sarah Chalke for Rick and Morty Season 9 Jul 29, 2026

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On the July 29, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by multiple people to talk about the latest film and TV news, talk about how some people are engaging with movies, and present some interviews with the Rick and Morty cast.

(~00:18) News

(~08:47) The Odyssey score

(~10:31) How people are engaging with movies online

(~51:42) Rick and Morty season 9

(~54:26) Harry Beldon and Spencer Grammer interview

(~01:04:54) Ian Cardoni and Sarah Chalke interview

All the other stuff you need to know:

You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes.
You can subscribe to /Film Weekly on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Check out patreon.com/popcultured to hear more from many of the folks you heard on this episode!
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.
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The Odyssey is Incredible (Interviews: Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, John Leguizamo, Himesh Patel, Lupita Nyong'o, and Jon Bernthal), and Lots of Movie News Jul 22, 2026

Show notes

On the July 22, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by multiple people to talk about the latest film and TV news, Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey and present some interviews with the filmmakers, and more.

(~00:30) The Odyssey

The Odyssey Review: Christopher Nolan's Massive Epic Is Both Exhausting And Exhilarating

(~41:51) Himesh Patel and John Leguizamo interview

(~46:34) Jon Bernthal and Lupita Nyong’o interview

(~49:52) Matt Damon and Anne Hathaway interview

(~56:45) News

(~01:13:52) The Academy Museum: Jaws: The Exhibition and The Horror Show

All the other stuff you need to know:

You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes.
You can subscribe to /Film Weekly on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Check out patreon.com/popcultured to hear more from many of the folks you heard on this episode!
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.
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