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On the January 14, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest movie and TV news, chat about Is This Thing On?, discuss Primal season 3 and present an interview with Genndy Tartakovsky, and present an interview with Sam Haft, one of the people behind the music of Hazbin Hotel.(~00:18) NewsThe Lowdown season 2 is happeninghttps://deadline.com/2026/01/kate-winslet-season-2-mare-of-easttown-2027-1236676083/https://www.slashfilm.com/2069300/sydney-sweeney-the-housemaid-sequel-problem-amanda-seyfried/https://www.slashfilm.com/2069230/marvel-star-sebastian-stan-the-batman-2-casting/https://www.slashfilm.com/2068963/star-wars-leadership-changes-kathleen-kennedy-lucasfilm-replacements-leak/https://www.slashfilm.com/2069247/star-wars-changes-lucasfilm-new-leadership/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/tangled-live-action-movie-teagan-croft-milo-manheim-1236466753/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/sarah-catherine-hook-rapunzel-live-action-tangled-1236466566/https://x.com/variety/status/2009394481951355269?s=46&t=QVh-HaPINJQ2CKe1XC0-7Q(~10:37) Is This Thing On? Conversation(~22:13) Primal season 3(~33:03) Genndy Tartakovsky interview(~48:51) Hazbin Hotel season 2(~52:19) Sam Haft interviewAll 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.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!Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comCheck out Aura.com: https://aura.com/removeCheck out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the January 7, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about their favorite movie moments of 2025.(~00:15) Jacob Hall(~10:52) Nina Starner(~22:07) Brad Oman(~32:22) Jeremy Mathai(~44:57) Bill Bria(~58:56) Ryan Scott(~01:08:59) BJ Colangelo(~01:17:57) Rafael Motamayor(~01:28:57) Chris EvangelistaAll 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.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!Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comCheck out Aura.com: https://aura.com/removeCheck out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the December 31, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about Marty Supreme, discuss Song Sung Blue and present an interview with director Craig Brewer, and chat about The Running Man and present an interview with Edgar Wright.(~02:41) Marty Supreme conversationMarty Supreme Review: Timothée Chalamet Is A Force Of Chaos In Josh Safdie's Phenomenal Ping Pong Dramedy(~25:30) Song Sung Blue discussionHow Much Of Song Sung Blue Is A True Story? Here's The Truth(~35:24) Craig Brewer interview(~44:34) The Running Man chatThe Running Man Review: Glen Powell's Charm Can't Keep This Edgar Wright Action Pic From Stumbling(~48:04) Edgar Wright interviewAll 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.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!Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comCheck out Aura.com: https://aura.com/removeCheck out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the December 24, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to get into the latest film and TV news, talk about Avatar: Fire & Ash and present interviews with James Cameron, Sigourney Weaver, and some of the other cast members, we’ll get into Kumail Nanjiani’s new stand-up special and speak with Kumail himself, we’ll talk about The Housemaid and present an interview with director Paul Feig, and pull back the curtain on an editor conversation about /Film’s best movies of the year list.(~00:39) Newshttps://www.slashfilm.com/2057940/christopher-nolan-the-odyssey-movie-trailer/https://www.slashfilm.com/2056894/lars-eidinger-brainiac-james-gunns-superman-sequel-man-of-tomorrow/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/paul-king-to-direct-labubu-movie-for-sony-1236453921/https://www.slashfilm.com/2059662/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-marvel-actor-thomas-jane-dr-leonard-bones-mccoy/https://deadline.com/2025/12/the-legend-of-aang-the-last-airbender-paramount-skip-theaters-1236655848/(~02:17) Avatar: Fire & Ash spoiler discussionAvatar: Fire And Ash Review: James Cameron's Sci-Fi Epic Delivers On Multiple Levels(~31:42) James Cameron interview(~39:31) Sigourney Weaver interview(~47:20) Jack Champion, Trinity Bliss, and Bailey Bass interview(~55:01) Sam Worthington, Stephen Lang, and Oona Chaplin interview(~01:02:00) Rob Reiner remembrancehttps://www.slashfilm.com/2051847/rob-reiner-director-stand-by-me-misery-the-princess-bride-dead-obituary/(~01:09:14) Kumail Nanjiani: Night Thoughts discussion(~01:14:43) Kumail Nanjiani interview(~01:28:01) The Housemaid conversationThe Housemaid Review: Sydney Sweeney And Amanda Seyfried Lead Paul Feig's Excellent, Wicked Drama(~01:39:38) Paul Feig interviewhttps://www.slashfilm.com/2048753/the-housemaid-director-paul-feig-interview/(~01:50:20) /Film editors narrow down the site’s best movies of the year listhttps://www.slashfilm.com/2053301/best-movies-of-2025-ranked/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.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!Our Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the December 17, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to get into the latest film and TV news, talk about Wake Up Dead Man and present an interview with the movie’s cinematographer, we’ll chat about Dust Bunny and present an interview with director Bryan Fuller, talk about Fallout season 2 and present interviews with Walton Goggins and Kyle MacLachlan, and wrap things up with a discussion of Silent Night, Deadly Night and an interview with that movie’s director, Mike P. Nelson.(~00:53) Wake Up Dead Man conversationWake Up Dead Man Review: Rian Johnson's Third Knives Out Movie Is Sharp, Smart, And All Too Relevant(~15:40) Steve Yedlin interview(~39:36) Dust Bunny(~49:20) Bryan Fuller interview(~01:05:07) Fallout season 2(~01:10:10) Walton Goggins interview(~01:21:41) Kyle MacLachlan interview(~01:28:02) Silent Night, Deadly NightSilent Night, Deadly Night Review: A Bloody Remake With Something New To Offer [Fantastic Fest](~01:36:24) Mike P. Nelson interviewAll 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.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!Our Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the December 10, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to get into the latest film and TV news, talk about Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, follow up on our The Last Frontier conversation from earlier this year and present an interview with the showrunner, touch on the new spoof comedy Fackham Hall and spotlight an interview with that movie’s director, and we’ll end with a new interview with Dogma writer/director Kevin Smith.(~00:10) In The News:https://www.slashfilm.com/2043833/netflix-acquire-warner-bros-reshape-hollywood/https://deadline.com/2025/12/vin-diesel-rock-em-sock-em-robots-1236635812/https://deadline.com/2025/12/clue-scripted-series-peacock-dana-fox-nicholas-stoller-1236635572/https://www.slashfilm.com/2042840/scarlett-johansson-robert-pattinson-the-batman-2-cast-villain/https://www.slashfilm.com/2042760/horror-franchise-2000s-paranormal-activity-reboot-james-wan/https://deadline.com/2025/12/new-men-in-black-movie-bad-boys-for-life-writer-1236636023/https://www.slashfilm.com/2044287/star-wars-episode-iv-a-new-hope-original-theatrical-cut-re-release/(~09:41) Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 conversationFive Nights At Freddy's 2 Review: Scott Cawthon's Convoluted Lore Is The Sequel's Scariest Villain(~20:30) The Last Frontier chat(~27:33) Jon Bokenkamp interview(~37:37) Fackham Hall(~42:13) Jim O’Hanlon interview(~57:39) Kevin Smith interviewAll 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.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!Our Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the December 3, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to get into the latest film and TV news, talk about Zootopia 2 and share several interviews with that film’s cast and crew, we’ll talk about the new A24 movie Eternity and present a conversation with that movie’s director, and we’ll end by talking about Criterion’s new version of Eyes Wide Shut and present an interview with that movie’s cinematographer, Larry Smith.(~00:27) In The News:https://deadline.com/2025/12/sonic-universe-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-movies-1236631873/https://www.slashfilm.com/2036313/wicked-3-universal-studio-update/(~01:00) Gift guide shout-out/Film Holiday Gift Guide 2025: The Best Movies & TV Shows Worth Buying On Physical Media/Film Holiday Gift Guide 2025: The Best LEGO Sets, Action Figures, Toys & Collectibles From Movies & TV Shows/Film Holiday Gift Guide 2025: Coolest Clothes, Gear, Homegoods & Decorations For Movie & TV Fans/Film Holiday Gift Guide 2025: The Best Soundtracks From Movies & TV Shows/Film Holiday Gift Guide 2025: Best Hollywood Books For Movie & TV Lovers(~03:33) Jacob’s Trailer Park"Wuthering Heights" | Official TrailerMichael (2026) Official Teaser - Jaafar JacksonFallout Season Two Official Trailer | Prime VideoThe Super Mario Galaxy Movie | Official Trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKYFfYLe5rsShelter | Official Trailer | In Theaters January 30Mother Mary | Official Trailer HD | A2428 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE - New Trailer (HD)READY OR NOT 2: HERE I COME | Official Trailer | Searchlight Pictures(~21:50) Zootopia 2 quasi-spoiler conversationZootopia 2 Review: A Refreshing Reminder Of What Disney Animation Is Capable Of Achieving(~33:30) Jared Bush and Byron Howard interview(~38:13) Carrie Lao and David VanTuyle interview(~42:55) Spoilery discussion of Zootopia 2’s two biggest pop culture references(~48:08) Ginnifer Goodwin and Ke Huy Quan interview(~55:06) Eternity discussionEternity Director David Freyne Wants People To Argue About His Movie [Exclusive Interview](~01:04:01) David Freyne interview(~01:19:42) Eyes Wide Shut conversation(~01:26:14) Larry Smith interviewAll 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.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!Our Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the November 26, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to get into the latest film and TV news, have a spoiler-filled discussion about Wicked: For Good, talk about Train Dreams and present an interview with that movie’s director, and talk about Sisu: Road to Revenge and present an interview with that movie’s director as well.(~01:32) In The News:https://www.slashfilm.com/2026746/paramount-next-star-trek-movie-dungeons-and-dragons-directors/https://www.slashfilm.com/2035415/scarlett-johansson-joins-mike-flanagan-the-exorcist-movie/https://www.slashfilm.com/2034804/why-director-justin-lin-left-fast-x/https://www.slashfilm.com/2034800/james-cameron-co-directed-non-avatar-movie-2026-billie-eilish/https://www.slashfilm.com/2032206/why-paramount-r-rated-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-movie-canceled/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/rush-hour-4-brett-ratner-1236435324/(~12:22) Wicked: For GoodWicked: For Good Review: Cynthia Erivo And Ariana Grande Fly High In A 'Good' Sequel(~38:45) Train DreamsTrain Dreams Review: One Of 2025's Best Films Needs To Break Free Of The Netflix Algorithm(~55:08) Train Dreams director Clint Bentley interview(~01:09:58) Sisu: Road to RevengeSisu 2's Most Challenging Action Scene Was Literal Mayhem For The Crew [Exclusive](~01:17:32) Sisu 2 director Jalmari Helander interviewAll 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.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!Our Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the November 19, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV news, have spoiler-filled discussions about The Running Man, Now You See Me: Now You Don’t, and In Your Dreams, and we’ll present an interview with Now You See Me: Now You Don’t director Ruben Fleischer and a discussion with Amir Etminan, the editor of Jafar Panahi’s It Was Just An Accident.(~00:25) In The News:https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/disney-plus-gen-ai-user-generated-content-1236426135/https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/amazon-prime-video-ai-video-recaps-1236585608/https://www.slashfilm.com/2025906/poker-face-canceled-creator-rian-johnson-season-3-strange-pitch/https://deadline.com/2025/11/heat-2-christian-bale-from-michael-mann-1236620381/https://www.slashfilm.com/2028629/the-legend-of-zelda-nintendo-live-action-link-zelda-images/(~06:40) The Running ManThe Running Man Review: Glen Powell's Charm Can't Keep This Edgar Wright Action Pic From Stumbling(~27:36) Now You See Me: Now You Don’t(~42:29) Ruben Fleischer interview(~54:38) In Your DreamsNetflix's In Your Dreams Is The Best Pixar Movie They Never Made(~01:08:25) Amir Etminan interview for It Was Just An AccidentAll 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.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!Our Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the November 12, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV news, have a spoiler-filled discussion about Frankenstein, we’ll talk about the new documentary Being Eddie and present an interview with that film’s director, we’ll talk about Predator: Badlands and talk with that film’s director, and replay a conversation from earlier this year about a documentary called Predators (no relation to the sci-fi franchise) and present an interview with that film’s director as well.(~00:39) Plug! /Film Gift Guide(~02:12) In The News:https://www.slashfilm.com/2018318/kpop-demon-hunters-confirmed-release-window/https://www.slashfilm.com/2018782/gremlins-3-missing-most-important-part-original-films-joe-dante/https://www.slashfilm.com/2022800/superman-jimmy-olsen-tv-spin-off-netflix-series-american-vandal-creators/https://www.slashfilm.com/2022833/natalie-portman-dc-comics-movie-v-for-vendetta-hbo-tv-series/https://variety.com/2025/film/news/sabrina-carpenter-alice-in-wonderland-musical-movie-1236575238/Phil Johnston (Wreck-It Ralph, Zootopia) to write a live-action View Master movie for Mattel Studios(~08:16) Frankenstein conversation(~17:37) Frankenstein spoilersFrankenstein Review: Guillermo Del Toro's Gloriously Gothic Monster Movie Is Alive(~29:55) Being Eddie(~45:04) Angus Wall interview(~01:09:43) Predator: Badlands spoiler conversationPredator: Badlands Review: Dan Trachtenberg Delivers The Most Radical Predator Film Since The Original(~01:27:45) Dan Trachtenberg interview(~01:36:50) Predators conversationThis Must-Watch Doc Asks Uncomfortable Questions About A True Crime Sensation(~01:46:41) David Osit interviewAll 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.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!Our Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the November 5, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV news, have a spoiler-filled discussion about Bugonia, and present a spoilery interview with Michael Chaves, the director of The Conjuring: Last Rites.(~00:25) In The News:https://www.slashfilm.com/2012295/yellowstone-creator-taylor-sheridan-peter-berg-call-of-duty-movie/https://www.slashfilm.com/2011987/scream-7-trailer-horror-series-out-gas/https://www.slashfilm.com/2011913/stranger-things-season-5-trailer/https://www.slashfilm.com/2011667/road-house-reboot-director-doug-liman-amazon-new-sequel/https://www.slashfilm.com/2013551/the-batman-2-production-designer-luke-hull-andor-best-2025-sci-fi-series/https://www.slashfilm.com/2017353/brendan-fraser-rachel-weisz-the-mummy-4-return/https://www.slashfilm.com/2017218/star-trek-movie-update-kelvin-timeline-dead/Miss Piggy movie in the workshttps://www.slashfilm.com/2015900/sony-box-office-flops-streaming-hits-plan/(~27:27) Bugonia spoiler conversation(~45:56) The Conjuring prequel announcedhttps://www.slashfilm.com/2012177/the-conjuring-prequel-movie/(~51:47) Michael Chaves interviewhttps://www.slashfilm.com/1999943/the-conjuring-last-rites-director-michael-chaves-horror-half-billion-horror-hit-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.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!Our Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the October 29, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV news, have spoiler-filled discussions about Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere and A House of Dynamite, present interviews with a couple of Nightmare on Elm Street directors, and wrap up with an interview of the creator of the Prime Video animated TV series Hazbin Hotel.(~00:25) In The News:https://deadline.com/2025/10/wga-plans-block-warner-bros-discovery-paramount-merger-1236596108/Netflix Is Adapting The Acclaimed Comic David Fincher Couldn't CrackTwo Horror Directors Are Giving Us Christmas Carol Movies (And One Sounds Way Better)Why Elizabeth Olsen Doesn't Want To Star In Movies That Are Made For StreamingA New GI Joe And Transformers Animated Series Has Comics' Biggest Mastermind Working For ItOne Of Netflix's Best Animated Movies Ever Is Finally Getting A Sequelhttps://deadline.com/2025/10/austin-butler-sonny-crockett-miami-vice-movie-1236596196/https://deadline.com/2025/10/michael-b-jordan-miami-vice-movie-1236595459/Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey Is Literally Changing Movie TheatersYellowstone Creator Taylor Sheridan Is Leaving Paramount (But There's A Catch)https://deadline.com/2025/10/monster-mash-song-miramax-movie-1236599994/(~04:00) Springsteen: Deliver Me From NowhereSpringsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere Review: Jeremy Allen White's Incredible, Haunted Performance Elevates This Biopic(~25:23) A House of DynamiteA House Of Dynamite Review: Kathryn Bigelow's Nuclear War Thriller Will Give You Anxiety(~44:47) A Nightmare on Elm Street 2 conversation(~49:19) ANOES 2: Freddy’s Revenge director Jack Sholder (~01:05:56) Freddy’s Dead: The Finale Nightmare(~01:10:48) Freddy’s Dead: The Finale Nightmare director Rachel Talalay interview(~01:25:19) Halloween media diet(~01:32:54) Hazbin Hotel creator Vivienne Medrano interviewAll 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.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!Our Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the October 22, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV trailers, have a spoiler-filled chat about Black Phone 2, present an interview with co-writer C. Robert Cargill, discuss the new five-part documentary series Mr. Scorsese, and present an interview with that project’s director, Rebecca Miller.(~00:30) In The News:https://www.slashfilm.com/2002363/netflix-american-answer-the-crown-kennedy-series/https://www.slashfilm.com/2001877/wicked-for-good-ruined-surprise-cameo-colman-domingo-cowardly-lion/https://www.slashfilm.com/2002709/why-disney-scrapped-kylo-ren-adam-driver-star-wars-movie/https://www.slashfilm.com/2003364/stranger-things-series-finale-netflix-theatrical-release/https://www.slashfilm.com/2003496/netflix-catan-movies-tv-shows/(~13:10) Jacob’s Trailer ParkPsycho Killer | Official TrailerDIE MY LOVE | Official Trailer | In Theaters November | With Jennifer Lawrence & Robert PattinsonMercy | Official TrailerA Knight of the Seven Kingdoms | Official Teaser Trailer | HBO Maxhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4wiXj9NmEEPrimate | Official Trailer (2026 Movie)(~26:22) Black Phone 2Black Phone 2 Review: This Sequel Is Dream Warriors Good [Fantastic Fest](~47:13) Interview with C. Robert Cargill(~01:13:05) Mr. ScorseseMr. Scorsese Review: A Loving Tribute To Our Greatest Living Filmmaker(~01:32:03) Interview with Rebecca MillerAll 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.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!Our Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the October 15, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV news, discuss Tron: Ares and present an interview with one of that film’s writers, and talk about the new Apple show The Last Frontier and present an interview with that show’s star, Jason Clarke.(~01:30) In The News:https://deadline.com/2025/10/minecraft-2-release-date-1236574896/Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair will be released in theaters nationwide for the first time everNetflix has announced a Peaky Blinders sequel. There will be two new seasons, with each consisting of six 60-minute episodes.https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/stranger-things-5-runtimes-first-four-episodes-1236551797/https://www.slashfilm.com/1995109/m-night-shyamalan-next-tv-series-magic-8-ball/https://deadline.com/2025/10/george-clooney-oceans-14-warner-bros-update-1236573384/https://deadline.com/2025/10/bradley-cooper-oceans-prequel-margot-robbie-1236574659/https://deadline.com/2025/10/tangled-scarlett-johansson-resumes-development-1236574770/https://deadline.com/2025/10/crush-spec-john-fischer-sells-20th-century-studios-1236574771/https://deadline.com/2025/10/knives-out-rian-johnson-break-original-script-1236582323/https://deadline.com/2025/10/amazon-mgm-studios-united-artists-heat-2-leonardo-dicaprio-1236572358/https://deadline.com/2025/10/clue-scripted-series-dana-fox-nicholas-stoller-board-game-1236573352/https://deadline.com/2025/10/clue-competition-series-netflix-1236571635/https://deadline.com/2025/09/simpsons-new-movie-release-date-marvel-1236565221/https://deadline.com/2025/10/jason-bateman-tom-holland-the-partner-john-grisham-movie-1236569719/https://deadline.com/2025/10/final-destination-7-michiel-blanchart-1236569659/https://deadline.com/2025/10/bela-lugosi-biopic-leonardo-dicaprio-in-works-universal-1236584697/(~10:52) Tron: AresTron: Ares Review: A Thoughtless Sequel With An Uncharismatic Lead But A Pretty Great Soundtrack(~29:54) Interview with Jesse Wigutow(~40:30) The Last Frontier(~51:21) Interview with Jason ClarkeAll 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.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!Our Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the October 8, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to present interviews with the co-writer, producer, and director of Good Boy, and Steve Agee, who plays John Economos on Peacemaker season 2.(~00:57) Good Boy(~02:41) Interview with Good Boy director Ben Leonberg(~12:53) Interview with Peacemaker season 2 actor Steve AgeeAll 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.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!Our Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the October 1, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV news, discuss one of the most anticipated movies of the year, Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another, and present interviews with that movie’s stars.(~00:45) In The News:https://deadline.com/2025/09/james-bond-cast-unknown-british-actor-denis-villeneuve-dune-1236554375/(~07:15) Jacob’s Trailer ParkThe Bride!: The Bride! | Official TeaserIt: Welcome to Derry: IT: Welcome to Derry | Official Trailer | HBO MaxMando & Grogu: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pa1KLXuW0YAnaconda: ANACONDA – Official Trailer (HD)Avatar: Fire and Ash: Avatar: Fire and Ash | New TrailerA House of Dynamite: A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE | Official Trailer | Netflix(~20:48) One Battle After AnotherOne Battle After Another Review: Paul Thomas Anderson's Fiercely Political Action-Comedy-Thriller Is The Best Movie Of 2025(~48:20) Interviews with One Battle After Another stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Benicio del Toro, Teyona Taylor, Regina Hall, and Chase InfinitiAll 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.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!Our Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the September 24, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV news, the Halloween Horror Nights experience in Las Vegas, Justin Tipping’s new sports horror movie Him, and Kogonada’s A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, and I’ll wrap up by talking a bit about Slow Horses season 5 and presenting an interview with showrunner Will Smith.(~00:25) In The News:https://www.slashfilm.com/1971533/abc-pulls-jimmy-kimmel-live-bad-news-american-media/https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/damon-lindelof-pledges-not-to-work-with-disney-jimmy-kimmel-suspension-1236523784/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/jimmy-kimmel-suspension-reactions-marvel-disney-stars-1236376120/https://bsky.app/profile/mattbelloni.bsky.social/post/3lzf47qwewc2yMore than 400 celebrities signed an open letter from the ACLU calling this a “dark moment for freedom of speech in our nation,” comparing the situation to the McCarthyism that ruled over the 1950s.Disney brought him back: https://www.slashfilm.com/1975610/jimmy-kimmel-live-return-date-disney/https://variety.com/2025/digital/news/disney-plus-hulu-price-increases-october-2025-1236527241/https://deadline.com/2025/09/sleepaway-camp-kenan-thompson-developing-reimagining-1236548085/https://deadline.com/2025/09/randy-savage-biopic-kenan-thompson-in-development-1236552908/https://deadline.com/2025/09/scorsese-dicaprio-jennifer-lawrence-what-happens-at-night-1236548458/https://variety.com/2025/music/news/taylor-swift-film-theaters-october-showgirl-1236524158/https://x.com/AMCTheatres/status/1969072793095483593https://www.instagram.com/reel/DO1HzoNAVYX/?igsh=M2kxb3g4eWNyZm1vhttps://deadline.com/2025/09/paramount-lands-here-be-monsters-tron-ares-joachim-ronning-1236549380/https://deadline.com/2025/09/long-walk-david-jonsson-cooper-hoffman-the-chaperones-1236552986/(~05:05) Halloween Horror Nights: Vegas EditionHere's How Universal's Horror Unleashed Compares To Halloween Horror Nights(~12:55) HimHim Review: Marlon Wayans Is Scary Good In This Nightmarish Sports Horror Movie(~21:43) A Big Bold Beautiful JourneyA Big Bold Beautiful Journey Review: A High-Concept Romantic Fantasy With No Passion(~35:24) Slow Horses season 5(~37:21) Interview with Slow Horses showrunner Will SmithAll 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.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!Our Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the September 17, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV news, have a spoiler-filled discussion about the new movie The Long Walk, talk a little about Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, and then BJ’s going to tell me about Gen V season 2 and present some interviews with the people behind that show.(~00:25) In The News:https://www.slashfilm.com/1969575/robert-redford-actor-dead-obituary/https://variety.com/lists/emmys-2025-winners-studio-penguin-severance/https://www.slashfilm.com/1966087/paramount-warner-bros-sale-disaster-movies/https://www.slashfilm.com/1966077/super-mario-bros-movie-sequel-perfect-nintendo-game-adaptation/https://www.slashfilm.com/1968738/why-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-perfect-nintendo-cinematic-universe/https://www.slashfilm.com/1965361/sherlock-holmes-animated-tv-series/(~09:51) The Long WalkThe Long Walk Review: An Emotionally Obliterating All-Time Great Stephen King Adaptation(~47:14) Spinal Tap II: The End ContinuesSpinal Tap 2 Upgraded The Original's Most Famous Joke, But You're Not Gonna See It (Yet)(~56:03) Gen VGen V Season 2 Review: The Boys Spin-Off Avoids A Sophomore Slump By Showing A Little Heart(~01:06:20) Interviews with Sean Patrick Thomas, Hamish Linklater, Lizze Broadway, Maddie Phillips, and Asa GermannAll 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.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!Our Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the September 10, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV news, chat about The Conjuring: Last Rites, and have a spoiler-filled conversation about the new TV show, The Paper. We’ll also present a quick interview with a couple of that show’s cast members, and then wrap with a conversation about Spike Lee’s Highest 2 Lowest.(~:30) In The News:https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/will-smith-sets-first-look-film-deal-paramount-1236360208/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/street-fighter-movie-plot-cast-1236361494/ (Legendary/Paramount deal)Bluey movie coming to theaters on August 6, 2027 (will likely be competing with Secret Wars, Shrek 5, and Frozen III for biggest movie of the year)https://variety.com/2025/film/news/michael-caine-ends-retirement-last-witch-hunter-2-1236512021/https://www.slashfilm.com/1962376/the-conjuring-last-rites-box-office-domination-reasons/https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/the-conjuring-hbo-max-series-nancy-won-showrunner-1236512675/https://deadline.com/2025/09/amityville-horror-david-f-sandberg-reimagining-amazon-mgm-1236512692/https://deadline.com/2025/09/cliffhanger-sequel-reboot-sylvester-stallone-classic-1236510228/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/amc-theatres-horror-fans-slash-pass-1236362854/(~20:55) The Conjuring: Last RitesThe Conjuring: Last Rites Review: The Warrens Go Out With A Scream In This Hectic, Sweet Finale(~37:45) The PaperThe Paper Review: The Office Spin-Off Is A Hilarious, Charming, And Unexpected Love Letter To Journalism(~01:06:05) Melvin Gregg and Ramona Young, who play Detrick and Nicole(~01:10:56) Highest 2 LowestHighest 2 Lowest Review: Spike Lee & Denzel Washington Reunite For A Bumpy, Exciting Kurosawa RemakeAll 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.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!Our Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the September 3, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV news, hear a report about Halloween Horror Nights 2025, we’ll present an interview with the people behind The Roses and talk about that film, and wrap up with the final segment of Brad’s Digman! interview.(~2:18) In The News:https://www.slashfilm.com/1952948/ryan-gosling-star-wars-starfighter-movie-cast-first-look-image/https://www.slashfilm.com/1952217/amazon-lawsuit-digital-movies-battle-cry-better-film-future/https://deadline.com/2025/08/anthony-ippolito-sylvester-stallone-i-play-rocky-movie-1236499116/https://deadline.com/2025/09/cary-elwes-cast-fx-very-young-frankenstein-pilot-1236504332/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/mortal-kombat-ii-summer-2026-release-date-1236357393/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/kobe-bryant-movie-warner-bros-alex-sohn-gavin-johannsen-1236351809/https://variety.com/2025/film/news/wake-up-dead-man-knives-out-theatrical-release-netflix-1236504241/Paramount's Call Of Duty Movie Has To Overcome One Big Problem(~19:14) Halloween Horror Nights 2025Five Nights At Freddy's Is A Better Halloween Horror Nights Maze Than A MovieUniversal's Terrifier Maze Does One Thing Halloween Horror Nights Has Never Done BeforeEvery 2025 Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights Maze Ranked(~33:15) The RosesThe Roses Review: A Devilishly Hilarious Dark Comedy About Love & Marriage(~45:14) Jay Roach and Tony McNamara interview(~01:00:38) Final segment of the Digman interviewAll 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.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!Our Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy