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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) Newshttps://deadline.com/2026/05/marvel-stan-lee-resurrected-ai-elevenlabs-1236922672/https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/02/business/media/martin-scorsese-artificial-intelligence.htmlhttps://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) BackroomsBackrooms Review: Kane Parsons's Debut Is A Skin-Crawling Liminal Nightmare(~24:34) Spider-NoirSpider-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 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
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) NewsMario directors going to NetflixFincher’s movie going to IMAXhttps://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 GroguThe Mandalorian And Grogu Review: Star Wars Has Never Felt Duller Or More Mundane(~33:08) PassengerPassenger Review: Jump Scares And Clumsy Mythology Abound In This Vanlife Horror Movie(~39:47) Andre Ovredal interview(~55:30) I Love BoostersI Love Boosters Review: A Delirious, Overwhelming, And Hilarious SatireAll 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/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redci
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) Newshttps://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 ParkThe Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping (2026) Official Trailer – Joseph Zadahttps://www.slashfilm.com/2148498/godzilla-minus-zero-trailer-2026/Street Fighter | Official Trailer (2026 Movie)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSWP2feb4rwIDIOTS | Teaser Trailer ft. Dave Franco, O'Shea Jackson Jr., Mason Thames | Independent Film CompanyThe Dog Stars | Official Trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYFevn5frf0https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IxPD-jNdwMjackass: best and last | Official Trailer (2026 Movie)Verity | Official TeaserTed Lasso — Season 4 Official Teaser | Apple TVhttps://www.slashfilm.com/2161056/resident-evil-trailer-weapons-director-zach-cregger/THE RIVALS OF AMZIAH KING | Official Trailer | In Theaters This Augusthttps://www.slashfilm.com/2171778/wildwood-trailer-laika/https://www.slashfilm.com/2164836/tony-trailer-a24-anthony-bourdain-biopic/(~28:00) ObsessionObsession Review: A Confident Crowd-Pleaser With A Killer Lead Performance [Overlook 2026](~59:17) Curry Barker interviewAll the other stuff you need to know:You can
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) Newshttps://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 IIMortal 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 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, <a href="https://u922627.ct.sendgrid.net/wf/click?upn=TvhtDiauxJVhRdbUMx2NHL6ODzLmx4MtfKCdFx-2FSGFQNyT19gu7suETHskKPLeObN63kZLIJaqHCutUuD2JSOw-3D-3D_Mf-2FCkfRivOmMK7O7F0Y-2FexQfRdP6nJdv0CvMHIllgbkxYonk7OFRtOKgc2RI
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) Newshttps://deadline.com/2026/05/oscar-rules-changes-2026-acting-international-film-1236878201/https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/narnia-release-datehttps://www.wsj.com/business/media/netflix-in-a-first-plans-full-theatrical-release-for-narnia-e1ee625bhttps://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) HokumHokum Review: Adam Scott Leads A Very Scary Horror Movie [SXSW](~19:19) Brian Philip Davis interview(~41:33) Daredevil: Born Again season 2Daredevil: 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 2The Devil Wears Prada 2 Review: A Chic, Charming Sequel, But Nothing GroundbreakingAll 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<
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) Newshttps://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) ApexApex Review: Taron Egerton Hunts Charlize Theron In This Predictable But Effective Netflix Thriller(~19:02) Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton interviewApex Stars Charlize Theron And Taron Egerton Wanted To 'Kill Every Single Trope' In Their Survival Thriller [Exclusive Interview](~28:38) Mother MaryMother Mary Review: Anne Hathaway And Michaela Coel Lead A Confounding, Emotionally Distant Misfire(~38:34) David Lowery interviewMother Mary Director David Lowery Is Happy That You Argue About His Movies [Exclusive Interview](~55:04) Over Your Dead BodyOver Your Dead Body Review: Samara Weaving And Jason Segel Deliver Hilariously Gory Marital Mayhem(~01:10:38) Jorma Taccone interview<a href="https://www.slashfilm.com/2156561/over-your-dead-body-director-jorma-taccone-inte
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) Newshttps://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 MummyLee 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 2Many The Pitt Fans Are Proving That Yes, It's Possible To Be Bad At Watching A TV Show(~01:06:01) Johanna Coelho interviewThe 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 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, <a href="https://u922627.ct.sendgrid.net/wf/click?upn=TvhtDiauxJVhRdbUMx2NHL6ODzLmx4MtfKCdFx-2FSGFQNyT19gu7suETHskKPLeObN63kZLIJaqHCutUuD2JSOw-3D-3D_Mf-2FCkfRivOmMK7O7F0Y-2FexQfRdP6nJdv0CvMHIllgbkxYonk7OFRtOKgc2RI2FTZjosX7Gy5-2F0LZYTCm1KUveJQurOXZQv5Dj2WhJrhmTrs0v3SJiEiBpyb-2F1L8jvr-2B-2BkxkiGeoPD1UieLppbdRB
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) Newshttps://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 DeathFaces 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, <a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1254073246/film
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