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  1. 3 days ago

    Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, Tony (Interview: Matt Johnson/Dominic Sessa/Stavros Halkias), and It Ends (Interview: Alex Ullom)

    On the August 26, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by multiple people to talk about Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, have a conversation about Tony and play an interview with the writer/director and two of the actors, talk about It Ends and play an interview with that film’s writer/director. News Charlie Hunnam is making a limited series called Legends for FX that sounds like his version of Galaxy Quest, but with his Sons of Anarchy co-stars. “When the cast of Sons of Anarchy reunites at a fan convention after more than a decade, the line between life and art blurs as the fractured brotherhood finds itself up against a real-world threat more dangerous than anything they ever faced in their show.” Hunnam developed this with Jonathan Groff, and they’re EPing with Rob Mac and some other folks.https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/netflix-bannerman-spy-series-shane-black-amc-studios-1236677923/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/charles-melton-in-talks-to-play-kakashi-in-destin-daniel-crettons-naruto-movie-exclusive-1236673756/https://www.slashfilm.com/2240750/christopher-nolan-the-odyssey-deadpool-and-wolverine-box-office-record/https://www.slashfilm.com/2243917/dan-stevens-alex-murphy-robocop-prime-video-series-casting/https://deadline.com/2026/08/ryan-gosling-flintstones-bamm-bamm-movie-1237049958/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/how-to-lose-a-guy-in-10-days-sequel-kate-hudson-paramount-1236679994/https://www.slashfilm.com/2244715/next-james-bond-actor-shortlist-jacob-elordi-callum-turner/https://www.slashfilm.com/2243963/dolly-parton-music-icon-9-to-5-star-dead-obituary/https://www.slashfilm.com/2244654/tim-curry-dead-the-rocky-horror-picture-show-home-alone-2-actor-obituary/ (~00:48) Teenage Sex And Death At Camp Miasma Review: An Ultra Post-Modern Take On Slasher Flicks https://harmonycolangelo.medium.com/teenage-sex-and-death-at-camp-miasma-makes-me-hate-movies-36449789c4db (~23:03) Tony Review: Matt Johnson Makes A Tasty Anthony Bourdain Biopic From Very Familiar Ingredients (~38:36) Matt Johnson, Dominic Sessa, Stavros Halkias interview (~47:57) It Ends Review: An Endless Road Trip That Evolves Into An Existential Nightmare (~01:05:58) Alex Ullom interview All the other stuff you need to know: You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes.You can subscribe to /Film Weekly on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Check out patreon.com/popcultured to hear more from many of the folks you heard on this episode!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

  2. 19 Aug

    The End of Oak Street (Interview: David Robert Mitchell/J.J. Abrams), The Wrong Girls (Interview: Dylan Meyer), and The Rivals of Amziah King (Interview: Andrew Patterson)

    On the August 19, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by multiple people to talk about the latest film and TV news, have a discussion about The End of Oak Street, play an interview with writer/director David Robert Mitchell and producer J.J. Abrams, chat about The Wrong Girls and play an interview with writer/director Dylan Meyer, and I’ll talk briefly about The Rivals of Amziah King and play an interview with writer/director Andrew Patterson. (~00:18) News https://www.slashfilm.com/2237232/disney-d23-expo-2026-entertainment-showcase-live-updates-announcements/https://www.slashfilm.com/2237603/marvel-x-men-cast-d23-announcement/https://www.slashfilm.com/2237593/pixar-d23-the-incredibles-3-coco-2-details/https://www.slashfilm.com/2237591/kingdom-hearts-anime-tv-series-disney-plus-d23-announcement/https://www.slashfilm.com/2237231/why-loki-black-mirror-directors-turned-down-hbo-harry-potter-series/https://deadline.com/2026/08/miami-vice-85-alden-ehrenreich-michael-b-jordan-austin-butler-1237031997/https://deadline.com/2026/08/extraction-3-cast-adds-pierce-brosnan-don-lee-more-1237042978/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/jack-reynor-joins-lily-james-in-horror-thriller-seasons-1236676246/https://deadline.com/2026/08/the-lowdown-season-2-release-date-fx-ethan-hawke-1237031975/ (~06:39) The End Of Oak Street Review: David Robert Mitchell Makes A Thrilling And Heartfelt Dinosaur Adventure (~28:51) David Robert Mitchell and J.J. Abrams interview (~38:18) The Wrong Girls Review: Kristen Stewart And Alia Shawkat Star In An Enjoyably Silly Comedy (~44:53) Dylan Meyer interview (~53:37) The Rivals of Amziah King (~57:40) Andrew Patterson interview All the other stuff you need to know: You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes.You can subscribe to /Film Weekly on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.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

  3. 12 Aug

    One Night Only (Interview: Will Gluck), Super Troopers 3 (w/ Kevin Heffernan and Jay Chandrasekhar), Wet Hot American Summer Turns 25 (w/ David Wain), and Jackass: Best and Last (w/ Steve-O)

    On the August 12, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by multiple people to talk about the latest film and TV news, have a discussion about One Night Only, play an interview with director Will Gluck, talk about Super Troopers 3 and present a conversation with two of that movie’s stars, celebrate Wet Hot American Summer’s 25th anniversary by playing a quick chat with director David Wain, and talk a bit about Jackass: Best and Last and play a interview with the one and only Steve-O. (~00:18) News https://www.slashfilm.com/2231754/kit-connor-cyclops-marvel-x-men-reboot-casting/https://www.slashfilm.com/2232100/jurassic-world-rebirth-sequel-gareth-edwards-exits/https://deadline.com/2026/08/joe-dirt-sequel-fox-animated-series-david-spade-development-1237027450/https://www.slashfilm.com/2232069/sam-neill-final-role-the-legend-of-zelda-movie/https://deadline.com/2026/08/leprechaun-new-horror-movie-lionsgate-1237028578/https://deadline.com/2026/08/jacob-elordi-ari-aster-scapegoat-scarlett-johansson-a24-1237030322/https://deadline.com/2026/08/nicholas-hoult-harry-potter-season-2-gilderoy-lockhart-1237001668/ (~01:48) One Night Only Review: A Wild, Weird, Totally Unexpected Rom Com Pleasure (~28:42) Will Gluck interview (~42:20) Super Troopers 3 (~51:20) Kevin Heffernan and Jay Chandrasekhar interview (~01:05:19) Wet Hot American Summer turns 25 (Theatrical tickets can be purchased here!) (~01:11:14) David Wain interview (~01:18:24) Jackass: Best and Last (~01:26:08) Steve-O interview All the other stuff you need to know: You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes.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

  4. 5 Aug

    Spider-Man: Brand New Day Gives The MCU A Much-Needed Spark + Violent Night 2 Trailer (Interviews: Tommy Wirkola and Kelly McCormick)

    On the August 5, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by multiple people to talk about the latest film and TV news, dig into Spider-Man: Brand New Day, talk about the Violent Night 2 trailer, and present interviews with that movie’s director and producer. (~00:18) News https://deadline.com/2026/08/paramount-warner-bros-trial-1237016438/https://www.slashfilm.com/2227987/samara-weaving-emma-frost-marvel-x-men-reboot-casting/https://www.slashfilm.com/2229048/marvel-x-men-reboot-cailee-spaeny-drew-starkey-rogue-cyclops-professor-x-casting/https://www.slashfilm.com/2228002/marvel-blade-star-mahershala-ali-movie-canceled/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/wonder-man-canceled-disney-plus-no-season-2-1236660321/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/action-man-movie-in-the-works-from-hasbro-working-title-1236660406/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/stephen-king-movie-desperation-in-the-works-sam-raimi-1236495430/https://variety.com/2026/film/news/barbie-2-margot-robbie-ryan-gosling-david-zaslav-1236825405/ (~04:38) Shout-out to the new Sing Street 4K release and VHS (~06:51) Spider-Man: Brand New Day Review: Tom Holland's Best Outing Yet Puts The Marvel Hero Through The Wringer (~42:18) Violent Night 2 Trailer Brings In Kristen Bell And A Big Sword To Save Santa Claus (~49:22) Tommy Wirkola interview (~01:00:16) Kelly McCormick interview All the other stuff you need to know: You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes.You can subscribe to /Film Weekly on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Check out patreon.com/popcultured to hear more from many of the folks you heard on this episode!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

  5. 29 Jul

    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

  6. 22 Jul

    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

  7. 15 Jul

    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 | A24The End of Oak Street | Official TrailerWhalefall | Official Teaser | In Theaters October 16THE SOCIAL RECKONING – Official Teaser Trailer (HD)Gatto | Teaser Trailer | In Theaters March 5, 2027The Last House | Greta Lee and Wagner Moura | Official Trailer | NetflixHexed | Teaser TrailerNot Alone | Official Teaser TrailerSPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY – New Trailer (4K)KLARA AND THE SUN – Official Trailer (4K)The Debut | Official Trailer HD | A24Practical Magic 2 | Official TrailerSENSE AND SENSIBILITY - Official Trailer [HD] - Only In Theaters October 16WERWULF - 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

  8. 8 Jul

    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/2072018680872071300Nirvanna 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

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