/Film Weekly

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Movie & TV discussion from the editors and writers at slashfilm.com.

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Wednesday · 1 hr 14 min
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
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 https://variety.com/2026/film/news/paramount-warner-bros-merger-postpone-antitrust-trial-1236820601/ https://www.slashfilm.com/2223367/marvel-ghost-rider-movie-ryan-gosling-shawn-levy-2026-sdcc/ https://www.slashfilm.com/2223373/black-panther-3-david-jonsson-tchalla-marvel-2026-sdcc/ https://deadline.com/2026/07/glen-powell-lou-gehrig-movie-richard-linklater-1236999778/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/jonathan-levine-direct-days-of-thunder-2-tom-cruise-1236653926/ https://deadline.com/2026/07/atari-universal-deal-10-game-ip-script-matt-reilly-carl-hampe-entertainment-360-1237001656/ https://deadline.com/2026/07/the-mummy-michael-johnston-in-talks-to-join-cast-1237005057/ https://www.slashfilm.com/2219974/nirvanna-the-band-the-show-streaming-hulu/ (~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. 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! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
July 22 · 1 hr 16 min
The Odyssey is Incredible (Interviews: Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, John Leguizamo, Himesh Patel, Lupita Nyong'o, and Jon Bernthal), and Lots of Movie News
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 https://variety.com/2026/film/news/avengers-doomsday-trailer-views-disney-record-1236817568/ https://variety.com/2026/film/news/judge-paramount-warner-bros-merger-tro-1236815048/ https://deadline.com/2026/07/youtube-mandela-catalog-steven-spielberg-scott-stuber-1236973259/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/siren-head-horror-zach-cregger-brian-duffield-1236634292/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/the-furious-director-kenji-tanigaki-peter-dinklage-reckoner-1236634874/ https://variety.com/2026/film/news/dwayne-johnson-free-byrd-artists-equity-greg-kwedar-1236803636/ https://variety.com/2026/film/global/harold-kumar-4-greg-shapiro-1236803633/ https://deadline.com/2026/07/the-batman-ii-jj-abrams-the-great-beyond-release-date-changes-1236982669/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/nightmare-on-elm-street-movie-paramount-1236646496/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/danny-mcbride-to-direct-g-i-joe-movie-1236647496/ https://deadline.com/2026/07/god-of-war-recast-kratos-role-ryan-hurst-injured-on-set-1236984409/ https://deadline.com/2026/07/colman-domingo-princess-and-the-frog-movie-tiana-1236997261/ https://deadline.com/2026/07/cinerama-dome-reopening-date-sony-1237000247/ (~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. 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! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
July 15 · 1 hr 47 min
Evil Dead Burn (+ Interviews), Jacob's Trailer Park, Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass (+ Interview), and A Conversation with Billy West
On the July 15, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by multiple people to talk about a bunch of movie trailers, talk about Evil Dead Burn and present some interviews with the filmmakers, share an interview with voice actor Billy West, talk about the new comedy Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass, and highlight an interview with that film’s writers and director, Ken Marino and David Wain. (~00:38) Jacob’s Trailer Park Onslaught | Official Trailer HD | A24 The End of Oak Street | Official Trailer Whalefall | Official Teaser | In Theaters October 16 THE SOCIAL RECKONING – Official Teaser Trailer (HD) Gatto | Teaser Trailer | In Theaters March 5, 2027 The Last House | Greta Lee and Wagner Moura | Official Trailer | Netflix Hexed | Teaser Trailer Not Alone | Official Teaser Trailer SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY – New Trailer (4K) KLARA AND THE SUN – Official Trailer (4K) The Debut | Official Trailer HD | A24 Practical Magic 2 | Official Trailer SENSE AND SENSIBILITY - Official Trailer [HD] - Only In Theaters October 16 WERWULF - Official Trailer [HD] - Only In Theaters Christmas Day (~26:50) Evil Dead Burn (~36:22) Sebastian Vanicek interview (~41:43) Souheila Yacoub, Hunter Doohan, and Luciane Buchanan interview (~46:02) Billy West set-up (~51:25) Billy West interview (~1:23:24) Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass (~01:36:23) Ken Marino and David Wain interview Why MTV's The State Ended And Created A Rift Between The Alternative Sketch Comedy Group 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! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
July 8 · 57 min
Cape Fear (Interview: Javier Bardem/Amy Adams/Patrick Wilson), Rick and Morty Season 9 (Interview: Dan Harmon/Scott Marder), and Obsession (Interview: Cooper Tomlinson)
On the July 8, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks about his favorite movie of the year, and then is joined by multiple people to talk about Rick and Morty, present an interview with the showrunners, Apple’s Cape Fear, present an interview with the film’s stars, and to present a conversation with Obsession actor Cooper Tomlinson. (~00:30) News https://x.com/MattBelloni/status/2072018680872071300 Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie (~05:37) Cape Fear Review: Apple TV's Psychological Thriller Is Intense And Insidiously Manipulative (~16:18) Nick Antosca interview (~20:40) The performances of Cape Fear (~22:56) Javier Bardem, Amy Adams, and Patrick Wilson interview (~28:41) Rick and Morty Season 9 (~35:02) Dan Harmon and Scott Marder interview (~45:32) Obsession actor Cooper Tomlinson 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. 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! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
July 1 · 57 min
Supergirl Is Better Than You've Heard (with Milly Alcock, Jason Momoa, and Eve Ridley), and The Bear Serves Its Final Meal With Season 5
On the July 1, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks about the latest film and TV news, and then is joined by multiple people to talk about Supergirl, present interviews with the film’s cast, and have a spoiler-filled conversation about the final season of The Bear. (~00:15) News https://deadline.com/2026/06/comcast-to-separate-nbcuniversal-media-business-technology-1236969649/ https://x.com/shrek/status/2070207487941189785?s=46&t=eE-9hrTgnEeH8RfPTMwgRg https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/millie-bobby-brown-david-harbour-netflix-spy-series-stranger-things-1236790889/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/five-nights-at-freddys-3-gary-dauberman-write-script-1236631856/ https://x.com/variety/status/2071613035328713130?s=46&t=0-wSba2r7onyPA9yqFdGhA https://www.slashfilm.com/2203183/funniest-movie-of-all-time-american-film-institute-blazing-saddles/ https://www.slashfilm.com/2201049/dark-pandemic-comedy-hollywood-not-touch-harrows-alley/ https://www.slashfilm.com/2204118/supergirl-box-office-flop-reasons/ (~03:21) Supergirl Review: Milly Alcock Shines As The Self-Destructive Savior Of The DCU (~24:40) Milly Alcock and Eve Ridley interview (~28:19) Jason Momoa interview (~32:30) The Bear Season 5 Review: The Once-Great Show Ends With A Final Chaotic Shift 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! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
June 24 · 1 hr 15 min
Toy Story 5 Shines (with Andrew Stanton & Kenna Harris), Voicemails for Isabelle is a Terrific Romcom (with Leah McKendrick), and The Death of Robin Hood (with Michael Sarnoski)
On the June 24, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks about the latest film and TV news, and then is joined by multiple people to talk about Toy Story 5, Voicemails for Isabelle, and The Death of Robin Hood, and feature interviews with people who helped bring those movies to life. (~00:15) News https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/wagner-moura-oceans-eleven-prequel-1236623729/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/ryan-coogler-proximity-media-netflix-tv-deal-1236625177/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/grinch-sequel-in-the-works-jim-carrey-1236595265/ https://variety.com/2026/film/news/charles-melton-matt-damon-everything-everywhere-all-at-once-directors-the-daniels-film-1236785151/ https://variety.com/2026/film/global/luca-guadagnino-sam-altman-movie-artificial-dropped-amazon-1236785830/ https://variety.com/2026/film/global/luca-guadagnino-artificial-sam-altman-netflix-a24-mubi-1236786623/ https://deadline.com/2026/06/tomorrow-and-tomorrow-and-tomorrow-daisy-edgar-jones-1236962398/ https://deadline.com/2026/06/curry-barker-third-film-universal-blumhouse-atomic-monster-1236962562/ https://variety.com/2026/film/global/timothee-chalamet-selena-gomez-animated-film-not-alone-1236787110/ https://ew.com/sea-of-thieves-movie-live-action-xbox-adaptations-exclusive-12003322 https://deadline.com/2026/06/keanu-reeves-lego-movie-josh-cooley-toy-story-4-reunion-1236963572/ https://deadline.com/2026/06/dan-trachtenberg-yehudi-mercado-freddy-13th-paramount-1236963894/ https://variety.com/2026/film/news/powerpuff-girls-movie-warner-bros-1236787216/ https://deadline.com/2026/06/lily-james-to-star-seasons-drew-hancock-amazon-mgm-1236964258/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/kevin-bacon-jeremy-slater-horror-summoner-1236628091/ https://variety.com/2026/film/news/magic-school-bus-live-action-movie-elizabeth-banks-ms-frizzle-director-1236787487/ https://www.slashfilm.com/2200780/hugh-jackman-murder-mystery-movie-the-sheep-detectives-streaming-prime-video/ https://www.slashfilm.com/2087904/olivia-wilde-the-invite-dont-worry-darling-comeback-sundance/ (~02:34) Toy Story 5 Review: A Heartfelt, Nuanced, And Uneven Sequel In Cinema's Greatest Animated Film Series (~25:55) Thomas Jordan (VFX Supervisor) interview (~31:48) Andrew Stanton, Kenna Harris, and Lindsey Collins interview (~36:59) Voicemails for Isabelle (~39:52) Leah McKendrick interview Netflix's Voicemails For Isabelle Director Shut Down Production To Make Sure A Small Detail Was Correct [Exclusive] (~49:21) The Death Of Robin Hood Review: Hugh Jackman Leads An Ultra-Violent, Melancholy Myth Deconstruction (~01:00:50) Michael Sarnoski 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. 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! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
June 17 · 1 hr 6 min
Spielberg is Back in Blockbuster Mode with Disclosure Day (Interview: David Koepp), The Furious Will Punch You in the Face (Interview: Kenji Tanigaki), and A Roundup of Films From Tribeca 2026
On the June 17, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks about the latest film and TV news, and then is joined by a couple of people to dig into Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day and the new martial arts film The Furious, present interviews with some of the folks behind those movies, and then wrap up with a discussion of some movies that played at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival, including one that’s available for the public to watch right now. (~00:25) News https://variety.com/2026/film/news/24-jump-street-jonah-hill-channing-tatum-1236771917/ https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/widows-bay-renewed-season-2-katie-dippold-apple-tv-overall-1236779068/ https://variety.com/2026/film/news/stranger-things-matt-ross-duffer-paramount-movie-2028-1236781648/ https://deadline.com/2026/06/monopoly-movie-lionsgate-developing-two-new-takes-1236954940/ Anya Taylor-Joy as Seren in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. She’s playing “a Sindar Elf of the Woodland Realm, a trusted and lethal agent of King Thranduil.” https://deadline.com/2026/06/sean-penn-direct-bradley-cooper-january-6th-cop-warner-bros-1236957132/ Mergers and acquisitions: Fox is buying Roku for $22 billion. https://www.slashfilm.com/2194455/real-life-attorney-the-punisher-trial-accuracy/ https://www.slashfilm.com/2195443/death-stranding-movie-update-director-michael-sarnoski/ https://www.slashfilm.com/2195461/pluribus-season-2-writing-update-vince-gilligan/ https://www.slashfilm.com/2195873/steven-spielberg-biggest-box-office-hits-one-thing-common-sci-fi/ (~01:32) Disclosure Day Review: Steven Spielberg's Emotional Sci-Fi Chase Movie Is Incredibly Thrilling (~20:12) Disclosure Day Writer David Koepp Explains What It's Really Like To Work With Steven Spielberg [Exclusive Interview] (~29:18) The Furious Review: The Best Action Movie Of 2026 Will Punch You In The Face (~40:43) The Furious Director Talks About The 'Innovative' And 'Very Complicated' Climactic Fight Scene [Exclusive Interview] (~51:21) Brad at Tribeca: Deepfake, IX XI, Stealing Magic, That Friend, Never Change! 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! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
June 10 · 2 hr 7 min
Paul Rudd/Nick Jonas/John Carney on Power Ballad, Will Friedle/Danielle Fishel/Rider Strong on Doc Meets World, Nicholas Galitzine/Camila Mendes/Travis Knight on Masters of the Universe, Samara Weaving/Kyle Gallner/Adam Carter Rehmeier on Carolina Caroline
On the June 10, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks about the latest film and TV news, and then is joined by multiple people to talk about Power Ballad, Masters of the Universe, Carolina Caroline, and Doc Meets World, and we’ll present interviews with people from all of those projects. (~00:25) News https://deadline.com/2026/06/fx-the-marriage-plot-limited-series-sadie-sink-1236941022/ https://deadline.com/2026/06/netflix-antoine-fuqua-hannibal-denzel-washington-1236940352/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/art-of-fighting-fatal-fury-screen-adaptations-in-the-works-1236614015/ https://bsky.app/profile/ign.com/post/3mnnabqiylr2c https://deadline.com/2026/06/hugh-jackman-treasure-island-ridley-scott-jack-thorne-1236949282/ https://variety.com/2026/film/news/mira-sorvino-lisa-kudrow-romy-and-michele-sequel-hulu-1236769542/ https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/jem-and-the-holograms-live-action-show-amazon-1236769438/ https://deadline.com/2026/06/jason-momoa-helldivers-exits-1236950906/ https://www.slashfilm.com/2191007/the-pitt-season-3-shabana-azeez-javadi-change-er/ https://www.slashfilm.com/2190938/biggest-box-office-flop-all-time-2026-movie-desert-warrior/ https://www.slashfilm.com/2190123/hollywood-first-2026-billion-dollar-box-office-hit-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie/ https://www.slashfilm.com/2190023/a24-horror-movie-hereditary-prequel/ (~03:08) Power Ballad (~17:45) Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas interview (~22:32) John Carney interview (~26:29) Masters of the Universe Masters Of The Universe Review: Endless Jokes And Riffing Rob A Potentially Fun Adventure Of Its Power (~37:55) Nicholas Galitzine interview (~42:43) Camila Mendes interview (~47:13) Travis Knight interview (~51:36) Carolina Caroline (~01:01:12) Samara Weaving, Kyle Gallner, and Adam Carter Rehmeier interview (~01:15:56) Doc Meets World (~01:22:01) Will Friedle, Danielle Fishel, and Rider Strong interview (~01:46:34) Chris Levitus and Zane Rubin 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. 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! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
June 3 · 2 hr 6 min
Backrooms, Spider-Noir, Deli Boys Season 2, The Breadwinner, and A Bunch of Interviews
On the June 3, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks about the latest film and TV news, and then is joined by multiple people to talk about Backrooms, Spider-Noir, The Breadwinner, and Deli Boys season 2, and share several interviews with the folks behind some of those projects. (~00:25) News https://deadline.com/2026/05/marvel-stan-lee-resurrected-ai-elevenlabs-1236922672/ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/02/business/media/martin-scorsese-artificial-intelligence.html https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/zack-snyder-escape-from-new-york-remake-1236610684/ https://deadline.com/2026/06/michael-sarnoski-joins-the-chain-hbo-ep-pilot-director-1236938417/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/sydney-sweeney-hollow-lindsey-anderson-beer-1236612283/ https://deadline.com/2026/06/shania-twain-biopic-leah-mckendrick-directing-sony-1236939923/ https://deadline.com/2026/06/john-wick-caine-mason-thames-1236939884/ (~03:04) Backrooms Backrooms Review: Kane Parsons's Debut Is A Skin-Crawling Liminal Nightmare (~24:34) Spider-Noir Spider-Noir Review: Nicolas Cage's Idiosyncratic Performance Keeps This Spider-Man Series Swinging (~41:50) Lamorne Morris and Karen Rodriguez interview (~46:34) More Spider-Noir talk (~58:11) Oren Uziel interview (~01:14:05) Deli Boys (~01:23:06) Fawzia Mirza interview (~01:35:46) The Breadwinner (~01:47:34) Eric Appel 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. 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! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
May 27 · 57 min
The Mandalorian and Grogu Isn't Even Really A Movie + Passenger (Feat. An Interview with Director André Øvredal)
On the May 27, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks about the latest film and TV news, and then is joined by multiple people to talk about The Mandalorian and Grogu and Passenger (and present an interview with that film’s director). (~00:25) News Mario directors going to Netflix Fincher’s movie going to IMAX https://deadline.com/2026/05/michael-chiklis-joins-tyrant-movie-charlize-theron-1236915921/ https://deadline.com/2026/05/francesca-scorsese-mr-amp-mrs-smith-season-2-donald-glover-1236915913/ https://deadline.com/2026/05/rick-and-morty-movie-director-jacob-hair-in-works-1236916443/ https://variety.com/2026/film/global/paddington-4-movie-armando-iannucci-dougal-wilson-1236754996/ https://deadline.com/2026/05/matt-damon-daniels-movie-the-dish-1236916873/ https://deadline.com/2026/05/radio-silence-directing-choose-your-own-adventure-20th-1236918094/ (~3:29) The Mandalorian and Grogu The Mandalorian And Grogu Review: Star Wars Has Never Felt Duller Or More Mundane (~33:08) Passenger Passenger Review: Jump Scares And Clumsy Mythology Abound In This Vanlife Horror Movie (~39:47) Andre Ovredal interview (~55:30) I Love Boosters I Love Boosters Review: A Delirious, Overwhelming, And Hilarious Satire 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! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
May 20 · 1 hr 15 min
Obsession Is A Terrific Feature Debut (Interview with Writer/Director Curry Barker), Plus A Return To Jacob's Trailer Park
On the May 20, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson alludes to the latest film and TV news, dives into Jacob’s Trailer Park with Jacob Hall, and then is joined by multiple people to talk about Obsession and present an interview with the movie’s writer/director, Curry Barker. (~00:25) News https://www.slashfilm.com/2172210/peter-jackson-tintin-sequel-promises-history/ https://deadline.com/2026/05/grown-ups-3-netflix-upfront-adam-sandler-1236899841/ https://deadline.com/2026/05/will-smith-supermax-movie-amazon-mgm-worldwide-rights-1236903753/ https://deadline.com/2026/05/dacre-montgomery-joins-donnie-yen-john-wick-spinoff-caine-1236904802/ https://deadline.com/2026/05/jodie-comer-the-chain-hbo-limited-series-damon-lindelof-1236902180/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/expendabelles-all-female-action-spinoff-expendables-movie-1236596725/ https://deadline.com/2026/05/fifth-season-harbourview-deal-dev-patel-mila-kunis-films-1236906451/ https://deadline.com/2026/05/sam-raimi-directing-magic-lionsgate-anthony-hopkins-1236906622/ https://deadline.com/2026/05/jonathan-bailey-natalie-portman-pumping-black-amazon-deal-1236913842/ (~02:14) Jacob’s Trailer Park The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping (2026) Official Trailer – Joseph Zada https://www.slashfilm.com/2148498/godzilla-minus-zero-trailer-2026/ Street Fighter | Official Trailer (2026 Movie) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSWP2feb4rw IDIOTS | Teaser Trailer ft. Dave Franco, O'Shea Jackson Jr., Mason Thames | Independent Film Company The Dog Stars | Official Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYFevn5frf0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IxPD-jNdwM jackass: best and last | Official Trailer (2026 Movie) Verity | Official Teaser Ted Lasso — Season 4 Official Teaser | Apple TV https://www.slashfilm.com/2161056/resident-evil-trailer-weapons-director-zach-cregger/ THE RIVALS OF AMZIAH KING | Official Trailer | In Theaters This August https://www.slashfilm.com/2171778/wildwood-trailer-laika/ https://www.slashfilm.com/2164836/tony-trailer-a24-anthony-bourdain-biopic/ (~28:00) Obsession Obsession Review: A Confident Crowd-Pleaser With A Killer Lead Performance [Overlook 2026] (~59:17) Curry Barker 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. 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! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
May 13 · 1 hr 12 min
Mortal Kombat II is A Huge Improvement Over The Previous Movie (with Karl Urban, Director Simon McQuoid, and More), and The Sheep Detectives Is One of 2026's Most Pleasant Surprises (with Writer Craig Mazin and Director Kyle Balda)
On the May 13, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks about the latest film and TV news, and then is joined by multiple people to talk about Mortal Kombat II and present interviews with the film’s director and stars, and The Sheep Detectives and present interviews with the movie’s director and screenwriter. (~00:25) News https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/conan-obrien-host-2027-oscars-1236593897/ https://deadline.com/2026/05/superman-2-man-of-tomorrow-matthew-lillard-1236883112/ https://www.slashfilm.com/2166521/hocus-pocus-3-second-movie-biggest-mistake-disney-plus-release/ https://deadline.com/2026/05/charlize-theron-baltasar-kormakur-six-clean-kills-1236886310/ https://deadline.com/2026/05/shailene-woodley-joins-mothers-helper-movie-mrc-1236881863/ https://deadline.com/2026/05/imogen-poots-john-reynolds-sex-criminals-series-comic-1236887276/ https://deadline.com/2026/05/deathstroke-and-bane-greg-mottola-1236888282/ https://deadline.com/2026/05/x-files-reboot-cast-amy-madigan-steve-buscemi-ryan-coogler-1236890236/ https://www.slashfilm.com/2169818/fast-and-furious-tv-series-peacock-vin-diesel-executive-producer/ https://deadline.com/2026/05/westworld-remake-david-koepp-script-michael-crichton-1236898275/ https://deadline.com/2026/05/jessie-buckley-paul-mescal-cast-in-hold-on-to-your-angels-1236886943/ https://deadline.com/2026/05/planet-of-the-apes-movie-matt-shakman-fantastic-four-writer-1236883151/ (~05:38) Mortal Kombat II Mortal Kombat II Review: A (Mostly) Flawless Victory For Video Game And Martial-Arts Fans (~23:15) Ludi Lin, Jessica McNamee, Mehcad Brooks interview (~28:45) Simon McQuoid interview (~33:40) Karl Urban and Josh Lawson interview (~37:56) The Sheep Detectives (~49:43) Craig Mazin interview (~01:02:39) Kyle Balda 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. 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! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
May 6 · 1 hr 45 min
Neon's Horror Movie Hokum (Interview with Editor Brian Philip Davis), Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 (Interview with DP Hillary Fyfe Spera), and The Long-Awaited The Devil Wears Prada 2
On the May 6, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks about the latest film and TV news, and then is joined by multiple people to talk about Hokum and present an interview with that movie’s editor, Daredevil: Born Again season 2 and present an interview with the show’s director of photography, and I’ll save our longest conversation for last as we discuss The Devil Wears Prada 2. (~00:25) News https://deadline.com/2026/05/oscar-rules-changes-2026-acting-international-film-1236878201/ https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/narnia-release-date https://www.wsj.com/business/media/netflix-in-a-first-plans-full-theatrical-release-for-narnia-e1ee625b https://deadline.com/2026/04/casper-live-action-series-disney-plus-steven-spielberg-1236875295/ https://variety.com/2026/film/news/tangled-andor-diego-luna-disney-live-action-remake-1236735837/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/blair-witch-project-reboot-original-stars-directors-1236580696/ https://deadline.com/2026/05/scarlett-johansson-ari-aster-scapegoat-a24-1236882091/ https://deadline.com/2026/05/amc-entertainment-new-live-concert-experience-arena-one-1236881931/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/fall-and-rise-reggie-dinkins-renewed-season-2-nbc-1236587424/ https://www.slashfilm.com/2165193/the-bear-surprise-flashback-episode-jon-bernthal-streaming-hulu/ (~06:09) Hokum Hokum Review: Adam Scott Leads A Very Scary Horror Movie [SXSW] (~19:19) Brian Philip Davis interview (~41:33) Daredevil: Born Again season 2 Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Review: Marvel's Man Without Fear Pulls His Punches In A Politically Shaky Follow-Up (~54:07) Cinematographer Hillary Fyfe Spera (~01:24:30) The Devil Wears Prada 2 The Devil Wears Prada 2 Review: A Chic, Charming Sequel, But Nothing Groundbreaking 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! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
April 29 · 1 hr 35 min
Apex (with Charlize Theron & Taron Egerton), Mother Mary (with David Lowery), and Over Your Dead Body (with Jorma Taccone, Jason Segel & Samara Weaving)
On the April 29, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks about the latest film and TV news, and then is joined by multiple people to talk about Apex and present interviews with stars Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton, Mother Mary and an interview with writer/director David Lowery, and Over Your Dead Body and interviews with director Jorma Taccone and stars Jason Segel and Samara Weaving. (~00:25) News https://deadline.com/2026/04/cop-land-series-james-mangold-robert-levine-paramount-tv-1236867276/ https://deadline.com/2026/04/heart-eyes-2-spyglass-horror-pic-sets-global-release-with-paramount-for-2028-1236868426/ https://deadline.com/2026/04/benedict-cumberbatch-a24-nick-brucker-white-smoke-1236867710/ https://deadline.com/2026/04/miami-vice-movie-michael-b-jordan-austin-butler-title-1236868297/ https://deadline.com/2026/04/jeff-nichols-king-snake-margaret-qualley-starts-shoot-1236869588/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/battlefield-movie-michael-b-jordan-chris-mcquarrie-1236574195/ https://deadline.com/2026/04/park-chan-wook-matthew-mcconaughey-austin-butler-pedro-pascal-1236871018/ https://deadline.com/2026/04/the-mummy-miami-vice-85-release-dates-1236871094/ https://deadline.com/2026/04/laura-dern-white-lotus-season-4-helena-bonham-carter-recast-1236874366/ https://deadline.com/2026/04/django-zorro-film-quentin-tarantino-brian-helgeland-sony-1236872786/ https://deadline.com/2026/04/jason-statham-david-ayer-zak-penn-movie-john-doe-miramax-1236873243/ https://deadline.com/2026/04/the-catch-release-date-emma-stone-chris-pine-1236873877/ https://deadline.com/2026/04/vanessa-kirby-lewis-pullman-lead-the-spacesuit-1236874464/ (~08:06) Apex Apex Review: Taron Egerton Hunts Charlize Theron In This Predictable But Effective Netflix Thriller (~19:02) Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton interview Apex Stars Charlize Theron And Taron Egerton Wanted To 'Kill Every Single Trope' In Their Survival Thriller [Exclusive Interview] (~28:38) Mother Mary Mother Mary Review: Anne Hathaway And Michaela Coel Lead A Confounding, Emotionally Distant Misfire (~38:34) David Lowery interview Mother Mary Director David Lowery Is Happy That You Argue About His Movies [Exclusive Interview] (~55:04) Over Your Dead Body Over Your Dead Body Review: Samara Weaving And Jason Segel Deliver Hilariously Gory Marital Mayhem (~01:10:38) Jorma Taccone interview Over Your Dead Body Director Had To Work Overtime To Prove He Could Make Horror [Exclusive] (~01:23:15) Jason Segel and Samara Weaving 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. 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 Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
April 22 · 1 hr 53 min
Lee Cronin's The Mummy (with Lee Cronin & More), The Pitt Season 2 (with Cinematographer Johanna Coelho), and Lorne (with Morgan Neville)
On the April 22, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks about the latest film and TV news, and then is joined by multiple people to talk about Lee Cronin’s The Mummy and present interviews with the filmmakers, have a spoiler-filled discussion of The Pitt season 2, featuring an interview with the show’s director of photography/cinematographer, and chat about the new documentary Lorne, featuring an interview with that film’s director. (~00:25) News https://www.slashfilm.com/2149814/charlie-and-the-chocolate-factory-netflix-animated-sequel-details/ https://deadline.com/2026/04/steven-spielberg-cinemacon-appearance-disclosure-day-1236862313/ https://variety.com/2026/film/news/call-of-duty-movie-release-date-june-2028-1236723658/ https://variety.com/2026/film/news/top-gun-3-tom-cruise-maverick-sequel-1236723519/ https://www.slashfilm.com/2150816/disney-imax-competitor-infinity-vision-questions/ https://www.slashfilm.com/2150639/billy-zane-90s-superhero-movie-the-phantom-tv-series-remake/ https://www.slashfilm.com/2152332/elden-ring-a24-movie-cast/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/david-harbour-joins-noah-centineo-john-rambo-1236567891/ https://deadline.com/2026/04/the-batman-part-ii-charles-dance-1236864541/ https://deadline.com/2026/04/ferngully-live-action-film-amazon-mgm-marielle-heller-directs-1236864500/ https://variety.com/2026/film/news/texas-chainsaw-massacre-curry-barker-director-obsession-1236727385/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/new-apple-ceo-john-ternus-care-apple-tv-films-1236570463/ (~06:59) The Mummy Lee Cronin's The Mummy Review: A Surprisingly Stylish And Gory Freakshow (But Not Really A Mummy Movie) (~15:46) Lee Cronin, James Wan, and Jason Blum interview (~21:05) Lee Cronin interview (~39:24) The Pitt season 2 Many The Pitt Fans Are Proving That Yes, It's Possible To Be Bad At Watching A TV Show (~01:06:01) Johanna Coelho interview The Pitt's Director Of Photography Reveals The Secrets Of Shooting The Addictive Medical Drama [Exclusive Interview] (~01:30:20) Lorne (~01:36:33) Morgan Neville 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. 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 Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
April 15 · 1 hr 6 min
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2 (with Kurt & Wyatt Russell, Anna Sawai, and More), Faces of Death (with Daniel Goldhaber & Isa Mazzei), and More
On the April 15, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks about the latest film and TV news, and then is joined by multiple people to talk about Faces of Death, present an interview with the filmmakers behind that movie, and Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2, and present an interview with the folks behind that project as well. (~00:25) News https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/new-longlegs-movie-nicolas-cage-1236564219/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/superman-man-of-tomorrow-adria-arjona-cast-1236560352/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/metal-gear-solid-movie-works-1236560289/ https://deadline.com/2026/04/extraction-3-chris-hemsworth-deal-1236784203/ https://deadline.com/2026/04/extraction-director-sam-hargrave-it-had-to-be-you-1236858594/ https://deadline.com/2026/04/mr-mrs-smith-maya-erskine-donald-glover-talia-ryder-season-2-1236858789/ https://deadline.com/2026/04/peter-dinklage-alien-earth-season-2-fx-1236784922/ https://deadline.com/2026/04/cameron-diaz-to-star-troop-beverly-hills-sequel-tristar-1236784885/ https://variety.com/2026/film/news/hollywood-open-letter-paramount-warner-bros-deal-1236720249/ https://deadline.com/2026/04/paramount-warner-bros-merger-creatives-letter-1236859235/ https://deadline.com/2026/04/sony-tom-rothman-cinemacon-2-1236859487/ https://deadline.com/2026/04/studiocanal-paddington-escape-from-new-york-ink-1236859509/ https://variety.com/2026/film/news/bloodborne-video-game-r-rated-animated-movie-adaptation-sony-cinemacon-1236720936/ https://www.slashfilm.com/2148568/the-lord-of-the-rings-the-hunt-for-gollum-young-aragorn-jamie-dornan/ https://deadline.com/2026/04/warner-bros-new-specialty-label-clockwork-1236860865/ https://deadline.com/2026/04/warner-bros-zach-creggers-the-flood-august-2028-1236861115/ (~16:03) Faces of Death Faces Of Death Review: The Infamous Mondo Movie Is Reborn As A Smart Meta Slasher (~33:24) Daniel Goldhaber and Isa Mazzei interview (~42:10) Monarch: Legacy Of Monsters Season 2 Review: A Godzilla/Kong-Sized Adventure Bogged Down By Too Much Melodrama (~52:47) Anna Sawai/Kiersey Clemons/Ren Watabe Interview (~56:34) Tory Tunnell Interview (~01:01:05) Kurt and Wyatt Russell 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. 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 Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
April 8 · 53 min
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, The Drama, and More
On the April 8, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks about the latest film and TV news, and then is joined by multiple people to talk about The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and The Drama. (~00:25) News https://variety.com/2026/film/news/ryan-gosling-exits-daniels-universal-movie-1236706019/ https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/the-pitt-supriya-ganesh-exits-season-3-ayesha-harris-1236705534/ https://deadline.com/2026/04/katherine-lanasa-cast-hulu-limited-series-count-my-lies-1236782863/ https://www.slashfilm.com/2142399/the-pitt-fans-proving-bad-watching-tv-shows/ https://deadline.com/2026/04/weapons-prequel-writers-zach-cregger-zach-shields-gladys-1236771121/ https://www.slashfilm.com/2139315/resident-evil-zach-cregger-2026-movie-test-screening-reactions/ https://deadline.com/2026/04/wagner-moura-joins-flesh-of-the-gods-a24-1236771141/ https://www.slashfilm.com/2138784/peaky-blinders-netflix-sequel-series-jamie-bell-duke-shelby-barry-keoghan/ https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/animorphs-tv-series-disney-plus-ryan-coogler-1236678435/ https://variety.com/2026/film/news/x-men-reboot-director-beef-creator-the-bear-writer-new-script-1236710596/ https://variety.com/2026/film/awards/oscars-2027-2028-ceremony-dates-march-1236710777/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/writers-guild-members-deal-1236556286/ (~07:36) The Super Mario Galaxy Movie The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Review: Cute, Flashy, And Mostly Empty (~25:04) The Drama The Drama Review: Zendaya And Robert Pattinson Shine In This Uncomfortable Dramedy 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! Check out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
April 1 · 1 hr 23 min
They Will Kill You (with Zazie Beetz, Kirill Sokolov, and More), Jacob's Trailer Park, and Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice (with BenDavid Grabinski)
On the April 1, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks about the latest film and TV news, and then is joined by Jacob Hall for another round of Jacob’s Trailer Park, and Ryan Scott to chat about They Will Kill You and present interviews with the director, producers, and cast. Then, Ben talks about Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice and presents an interview with writer/director BenDavid Grabinski. (~00:25) News https://deadline.com/2026/03/adam-sandler-scott-cooper-time-out-willem-dafoe-1236765043/ https://deadline.com/2026/03/ryan-gosling-secret-daniels-movie-1236765701/ https://deadline.com/2026/03/himesh-patel-danielle-deadwyler-x-files-ryan-coogler-1236766385/ https://deadline.com/2026/03/dua-lipa-joins-peaked-comedy-a24-1236766849/ https://deadline.com/2026/03/42-6-years-andy-samberg-focus-features-annette-bening-1236769110/ https://variety.com/2026/film/news/housemaid-2-release-date-sydney-sweeney-december-2027-1236702723/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/animal-friends-ryan-reynolds-jason-momoa-release-2027-1236549302/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/lights-out-2-new-writer-1236548658/ https://deadline.com/2026/03/scream-8-writers-zuckerman-sisters-1236770273/ (~5:45) Jacob’s Trailer Park https://www.slashfilm.com/2126227/spider-man-brand-new-day-trailer-tom-holland-punisher-hulk/ https://www.slashfilm.com/2125564/dune-part-three-trailer-timothee-chalamet-denis-villeneuve-movie/ WILD HORSE NINE | Official Trailer | Searchlight Pictures https://www.slashfilm.com/2105300/toy-story-5-trailer/ https://www.slashfilm.com/2113324/scary-movie-6-trailer/ https://www.slashfilm.com/2115788/lanterns-trailer-dc-universe-hbo-series/ Power Ballad (2026) Official Trailer - Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas FORGOTTEN ISLAND | Official Trailer https://www.slashfilm.com/2132326/harry-potter-hbo-tv-series-trailer/ https://www.slashfilm.com/2132982/the-end-of-oak-street-jj-abrams-dinosaur-cloverfield-movie-trailer/ https://www.slashfilm.com/2136491/backrooms-a24-movie-trailer/ (~30:26) They Will Kill You (~42:50) Andy and Barbara Muschietti interview (~50:02) Zazie Beetz and Patricia Arquette interview (~53:30) Kirill Sokolov interview They Will Kill You Director Reveals The Movie's Best Easter Egg That Will Change The Way You Watch It [Exclusive] (~01:00:47) Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice (~01:03:32) BenDavid Grabinski interview Why Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice Opens With An Unexpected (And Very Specific) Song [Exclusive 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. 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 Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
March 25 · 2 hr 24 min
Project Hail Mary (with Ryan Gosling, Drew Goddard & Lord/Miller), Ready or Not 2 (with Radio Silence, Samara Weaving & Kathryn Newton), Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man (with Steven Knight), and DTF St. Louis (with Steven Conrad, Richard Jenkins & Joy Sunday)
On the March 25, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson will talk about the latest film and TV news, and then is joined by a bunch of people to talk about Project Hail Mary and present interviews with the filmmakers and star, Ready or Not 2: Here I Come and interviews with the writer/directors and cast, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man and an interview with creator Steven Knight, and HBO’s DTF St. Louis and interviews with the showrunner and two cast members. (~00:25) News Marty Supreme score on vinyl https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/openai-shutting-down-sora-ai-video-app-1236546187/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/spider-man-brand-new-day-sets-24-hour-trailer-record-1236172758/ https://variety.com/2026/film/news/spider-man-brand-new-day-trailer-1-billion-views-first-history-1236697959/ https://deadline.com/2026/03/the-housemaid-sequel-kirsten-dunst-1236762768/ https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/star-trek-starfleet-academy-canceled-season-2-1236696816/ https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/wonder-man-renewed-season-2-disney-1236696996/ https://deadline.com/2026/03/disney-stepsisters-akiva-schaffer-gregor-mand-cinderella-1236764361/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/the-executioner-books-sony-shane-black-1236546184/ https://www.slashfilm.com/2131767/lord-of-the-rings-shadow-of-the-past-sequel-film-stephen-colbert/ (~11:20) Project Hail Mary Review: Ryan Gosling Is Outstanding In One Of The Best Sci-Fi Movies Ever (~33:34) Ryan Gosling interview (~36:56) Drew Goddard interview (~41:13) Phil Lord and Chris Miller interview (~46:33) Ready Or Not 2: Here I Come Review: Exploding The Elite Is Double The Fun The Second Time Around (~59:25) Samara Weaving and Kathryn Newton interview (~01:03:02) Elijah Wood and Sarah Michelle Gellar interview (~01:07:22) Radio Silence interview (~01:19:19) Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man Review: Cillian Murphy's Netflix Movie Is A Satisfying Epilogue (~01:39:21) Steven Knight interview (~01:53:21) DTF St. Louis (~02:03:33) Steven Conrad interview (~02:15:29) Richard Jenkins and Joy Sunday 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. 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.com Check out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
March 18 · 51 min
undertone (with Writer/Director Ian Tuason), V For Vendetta's 20th Anniversary (with James McTeigue), and More
On the March 18, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson will talk about the latest film and TV news, and then is joined by Chris Evangelista for a discussion about the new horror movie undertone. Plus, we’ll play an interview with undertone’s writer/director, and Ben speaks with the director of V For Vendetta to celebrate its 20th anniversary. (~00:25) News https://www.slashfilm.com/2123919/oscars-2026-winners-list/ https://www.slashfilm.com/2121301/kate-winslet-lord-of-the-rings-the-hunt-for-gollum-movie-potential-roles/ https://deadline.com/2026/03/tommy-lee-jones-cast-fx-the-lowdown-season-2-1236750551/ https://deadline.com/2026/03/emily-blunt-cillian-murphy-a-quiet-place-part-iii-1236756703/ https://deadline.com/2026/03/billie-eilish-movie-acting-debut-sylvia-plath-bell-jar-1236741609/ https://deadline.com/2026/03/the-last-of-us-cast-patrick-wilson-jason-ritter-season-3-1236756795/ https://deadline.com/2026/03/the-white-lotus-max-greenfield-kumail-nanjiani-chloe-bennet-1236758066/ https://deadline.com/2026/03/buffy-reboot-dead-sarah-michelle-gellar-hulu-chloe-zhao-1236753736/ https://variety.com/2026/film/news/max-landis-gi-joe-movie-script-paramount-passes-1236688071/ https://www.slashfilm.com/2123703/nathan-fillion-firefly-animated-series-concept-art/ https://variety.com/2026/film/news/michaela-coel-bloodsport-remake-a24-1236691553/ (~08:18) Undertone Review: This Podcast Horror Movie From A24 Is Genuinely Scary (~18:51) undertone spoilers (~25:41) Interview with writer/director Ian Tuason (~36:28) V For Vendetta, 20 years later (~37:35) James McTeigue 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. 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.com Check out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

/Film Weekly

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

The Odyssey is Incredible (Interviews: Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, John Leguizamo, Himesh Patel, Lupita Nyong'o, and Jon Bernthal), and Lots of Movie News

Evil Dead Burn (+ Interviews), Jacob's Trailer Park, Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass (+ Interview), and A Conversation with Billy West

Cape Fear (Interview: Javier Bardem/Amy Adams/Patrick Wilson), Rick and Morty Season 9 (Interview: Dan Harmon/Scott Marder), and Obsession (Interview: Cooper Tomlinson)

Supergirl Is Better Than You've Heard (with Milly Alcock, Jason Momoa, and Eve Ridley), and The Bear Serves Its Final Meal With Season 5

Toy Story 5 Shines (with Andrew Stanton & Kenna Harris), Voicemails for Isabelle is a Terrific Romcom (with Leah McKendrick), and The Death of Robin Hood (with Michael Sarnoski)

Spielberg is Back in Blockbuster Mode with Disclosure Day (Interview: David Koepp), The Furious Will Punch You in the Face (Interview: Kenji Tanigaki), and A Roundup of Films From Tribeca 2026

Paul Rudd/Nick Jonas/John Carney on Power Ballad, Will Friedle/Danielle Fishel/Rider Strong on Doc Meets World, Nicholas Galitzine/Camila Mendes/Travis Knight on Masters of the Universe, Samara Weaving/Kyle Gallner/Adam Carter Rehmeier on Carolina Caroline

Backrooms, Spider-Noir, Deli Boys Season 2, The Breadwinner, and A Bunch of Interviews

The Mandalorian and Grogu Isn't Even Really A Movie + Passenger (Feat. An Interview with Director André Øvredal)

Obsession Is A Terrific Feature Debut (Interview with Writer/Director Curry Barker), Plus A Return To Jacob's Trailer Park

Mortal Kombat II is A Huge Improvement Over The Previous Movie (with Karl Urban, Director Simon McQuoid, and More), and The Sheep Detectives Is One of 2026's Most Pleasant Surprises (with Writer Craig Mazin and Director Kyle Balda)

Neon's Horror Movie Hokum (Interview with Editor Brian Philip Davis), Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 (Interview with DP Hillary Fyfe Spera), and The Long-Awaited The Devil Wears Prada 2

Apex (with Charlize Theron & Taron Egerton), Mother Mary (with David Lowery), and Over Your Dead Body (with Jorma Taccone, Jason Segel & Samara Weaving)

Lee Cronin's The Mummy (with Lee Cronin & More), The Pitt Season 2 (with Cinematographer Johanna Coelho), and Lorne (with Morgan Neville)

Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2 (with Kurt & Wyatt Russell, Anna Sawai, and More), Faces of Death (with Daniel Goldhaber & Isa Mazzei), and More

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, The Drama, and More

They Will Kill You (with Zazie Beetz, Kirill Sokolov, and More), Jacob's Trailer Park, and Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice (with BenDavid Grabinski)

Project Hail Mary (with Ryan Gosling, Drew Goddard & Lord/Miller), Ready or Not 2 (with Radio Silence, Samara Weaving & Kathryn Newton), Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man (with Steven Knight), and DTF St. Louis (with Steven Conrad, Richard Jenkins & Joy Sunday)

undertone (with Writer/Director Ian Tuason), V For Vendetta's 20th Anniversary (with James McTeigue), and More