/Film Weekly
Movie news, television news, interviews, and analysis from the editors and writers at slashfilm.com.
Episodes
The Social Reckoning, Carrie (with Mike Flanagan), An Early Look at Hexed (with Directors and Producers), and Resident Evil's VFX
On the October 14, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by multiple people to talk about the latest film and TV news, dissect The Social Reckoning, dig into the new Carrie TV show and present an interview with showrunner Mike Flanagan, take an early look at Disney’s Hexed with some interviews with the filmmakers, and wrap up with a conversation with a VFX artist who wor
Digger is Obnoxious, Verity Stinks, and The History of Concrete is Delightful (Interview: John Wilson)
On the October 7, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by multiple people to talk about the latest film and TV news, have a conversation about the new Tom Cruise film Digger, chat about Verity, the latest Colleen Hoover adaptation, and wrap up with an interview with John Wilson, the director of a new documentary called The History of Concrete.(~00:25) Newshttps://www.sl
Robert Pattinson is Incredible in Primetime, Plus Forgotten Island (Interview: Januel Mercado and Joel Crawford) and The Incomer (Interviews: Domhnall Gleeson and Louis Paxton)
On the September 30, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by multiple people to talk about the latest film and TV news, have a conversation about the new Robert Pattinson movie Primetime, chat about DreamWorks’ new animated film Forgotten Island and play an interview with that movie’s directors, and then talk about an indie called The Incomer and play two more interview
The Paramount/WB Merger is Happening, Resident Evil (Interview: Zach Cregger/Austin Abrams), and The Musical (Interview: Giselle Bonilla and Alexander Heller)
On the September 23, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by multiple people to talk about the latest film and TV news, have a conversation about Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil, play an interview with Cregger and star Austin Abrams, and then talk about a new film called The Musical and play an interview with that film’s director and its screenwriter.(~00:30) Newshttps://d
Hope is An Audacious Sci-Fi Action Flick, Plus: The Paper Season 2 (Interview: Greg Daniels and Michael Koman) and Practical Magic 2
On the September 16, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by multiple people to talk about the latest film and TV news, have a discussion about Hope, talk about The Paper Season 2 and play an interview with that show’s creators, and discuss Practical Magic 2.(~00:30) Newshttps://www.slashfilm.com/2258477/2026-emmys-winners-list/https://deadline.com/2026/09/carrie-coon-r
Farewell to BJ Colangelo! Plus: Onslaught (Interviews: Adam Wingard and Adria Arjona)
On the September 9, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by multiple people to talk about the latest film and TV news, say goodbye to one of our favorite people, chat about Onslaught, and present interviews with the movie’s director, Adam Wingard, and its star, Adria Arjona.(~00:30) Newshttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/inde-navarrette-the-waffle-house
Coyote vs. Acme Was Worth the Wait (Interview: Samy Burch), Buddy is Unsettling in a Good Way (Interview: Casper Kelly), and Finding Emily is a Charming Rom-Com (Interview: Alicia MacDonald)
On the September 2, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by multiple people to talk about the latest film and TV news, chat about Coyote vs. Acme and present an interview with that movie’s screenwriter, discuss Buddy and present an interview with that film’s co-writer/director, and talk about the new rom-com Finding Emily and present an interview with that movie’s direc
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.NewsCharlie Hunnam is making a limited series called Legends for FX tha
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
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 di
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) Newshttps://deadline.com/2026/08/paramount-warner-bros-trial-1237016438/https://www.slashfilm.com/2227987/sa
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) Newshttps://variety.com/2026/film/news/paramount-warner-bros-merger-postpone-antitrust-trial-1236820601/https://www.slashfilm.com/2223367/
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
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, Ke
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) Newshttps://x.com/MattBelloni/statu
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) Newshttps://deadline.com/2026/06/comcast-to-separate-nbcuniversal-media-business-technology-1236969649
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) Newshttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/wagner-moura-oceans-eleven-preq
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 Festi
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) Newshttps://deadline.com/2026/06/fx-the-marriage-plot-limited-series-sadie-sink-
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) Newshttps://deadline.com/2026/05/marvel-stan-lee-resurrected-ai-elevenlabs-1236922672/htt
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) NewsMario directors going to NetflixFincher’s movie going to IMAXhttps://deadline.com/2026/05/michael-chiklis-joins-tyrant-movie-charli
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) Newshttps://www.slashfilm.com/2172210/peter-jackson-tintin-sequel-promises-history/https://deadlin
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) Newshttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/conan
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
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 Sama
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 documentar
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) Newshttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/mo
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) Newshttps://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-12367
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/di
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, a
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) Newshttps://www.slashfilm.com/
Hoppers (with Director Daniel Chong, Bobby Moynihan, and More), The Bride!, and King Conan Finds A Director
On the March 11, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson will talk about the latest film and TV news, and then is joined by several people to talk about the new Pixar film Hoppers, present interviews with that film’s stars, producer, and director, and then have a discussion about Maggie Gyllenhaal’s The Bride!.(~00:25) Newshttps://www.slashfilm.com/2118817/arnold-schwarzenegger-sequ
Paramount/WB, Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie (with Matt Johnson), Pillion (with Harry Melling and Harry Lighton)
On the March 4, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest movie and TV news, we’ll have a conversation about Scream 7, we’ll talk about Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie and play an interview with director, co-writer, and co-star Matt Johnson, and wrap up by having a chat about Pillion and we’ll play a conversation with that movi
Psycho Killer (with Cast & Crew), How To Make A Killing, The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins (with Cast & Crew), and Redux Redux (with Cast & Crew)
On the February 25, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest movie and TV news, the new comedy series The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, we’ll play interviews with that show’s cast and creators, we’ll chat about the new Glen Powell film How to Make a Killing, and wrap up with a conversation about Psycho Killer and Redux Redux, an
Wuthering Heights, Crime 101, and Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die (with Gore Verbinski)
On the February 18, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest movie and TV news, have a discussion about Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights, we’ll talk about the new heist movie Crime 101, and we’ll talk about Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die and play an interview with director Gore Verbinski.(~00:25) Newshttps://www.slashfilm.com/21
The Moment (with Aidan Zamiri), Varanasi (with S.S. Rajamouli + Cast), A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (with Ira Parker + Cast), and More
On the February 11, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest movie and TV news, have a discussion about HBO’s A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and play a few clips from interviews with the people behind that series, we’ll talk about The Moment and play an interview with that film’s director, and we’ll talk about Varanasi and play int
Send Help, Disney Has A New CEO, and A Sundance 2026 Recap
On the February 4, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest movie and TV news, have a discussion about Sam Raimi’s Send Help, and talk about almost every single movie we saw at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.(~00:19) Newshttps://www.slashfilm.com/2089157/catherine-ohara-home-alone-schitts-creek-star-dead-obituary/The ChainHBO has
Mercy, One Battle After Another Oral History, Jacob's Trailer Park, and More
On the January 28, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest movie and TV news, take a trip to Jacob’s Trailer Park, talk about the new Chris Pratt movie Mercy, and present some One Battle After Another interviews.(~00:19) News2026 Academy Award Nominations: Here's The Complete List Of Oscar ContendersThere’s going to be a Senat
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, and The Rip (with Director Joe Carnahan)
On the January 21, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest movie and TV news, talk about the new Netflix cop thriller The Rip, present an interview with that film’s director, Joe Carnahan, and talk about 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple.(~00:18) Newshttps://deadline.com/2026/01/netflix-ted-sarandos-theaters-future-warner-bro-123669
Is This Thing On?, Primal Season 3 (with Genndy Tartakovsky), and Hazbin Hotel Season 2 (with Sam Haft)
On the January 14, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest movie and TV news, chat about Is This Thing On?, discuss Primal season 3 and present an interview with Genndy Tartakovsky, and present an interview with Sam Haft, one of the people behind the music of Hazbin Hotel.(~00:18) NewsThe Lowdown season 2 is happeninghttps://deadl
/Film Weekly's Favorite Movie Moments of 2025
On the January 7, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about their favorite movie moments of 2025.(~00:15) Jacob Hall(~10:52) Nina Starner(~22:07) Brad Oman(~32:22) Jeremy Mathai(~44:57) Bill Bria(~58:56) Ryan Scott(~01:08:59) BJ Colangelo(~01:17:57) Rafael Motamayor(~01:28:57) Chris EvangelistaAll the other stuff you need to know:You can find
Marty Supreme, Song Sung Blue (with Craig Brewer), and The Running Man (with Edgar Wright)
On the December 31, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about Marty Supreme, discuss Song Sung Blue and present an interview with director Craig Brewer, and chat about The Running Man and present an interview with Edgar Wright.(~02:41) Marty Supreme conversationMarty Supreme Review: Timothée Chalamet Is A Force Of Chaos In Josh Safdie's Ph
Avatar: Fire & Ash (with James Cameron, Sigourney Weaver, and More), Kumail Nanjiani, The Housemaid (with Paul Feig), and the Best Movies of 2025
On the December 24, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to get into the latest film and TV news, talk about Avatar: Fire & Ash and present interviews with James Cameron, Sigourney Weaver, and some of the other cast members, we’ll get into Kumail Nanjiani’s new stand-up special and speak with Kumail himself, we’ll talk about The Housemaid and prese
Fallout Season 2 (w/ Walton Goggins and Kyle MacLachlan), Wake Up Dead Man (w/ Cinematographer Steve Yedlin), Dust Bunny (w/ Bryan Fuller), and Silent Night, Deadly Night (w/ Mike P. Nelson)
On the December 17, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to get into the latest film and TV news, talk about Wake Up Dead Man and present an interview with the movie’s cinematographer, we’ll chat about Dust Bunny and present an interview with director Bryan Fuller, talk about Fallout season 2 and present interviews with Walton Goggins and Kyle MacLachl
Five Nights at Freddy's 2, Kevin Smith Returns to /Film Weekly, Fackham Hall (with Director Jim O'Hanlon), and The Last Frontier (with Showrunner Jon Bokenkamp)
On the December 10, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to get into the latest film and TV news, talk about Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, follow up on our The Last Frontier conversation from earlier this year and present an interview with the showrunner, touch on the new spoof comedy Fackham Hall and spotlight an interview with that movie’s director, and
Zootopia 2 (With Cast & Crew), Eternity (With Director David Freyne), Eyes Wide Shut (With Cinematographer Larry Smith), and More
On the December 3, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to get into the latest film and TV news, talk about Zootopia 2 and share several interviews with that film’s cast and crew, we’ll talk about the new A24 movie Eternity and present a conversation with that movie’s director, and we’ll end by talking about Criterion’s new version of Eyes Wide Shut an
Wicked: For Good, Train Dreams (With Co-Writer/Director Clint Bentley), Sisu: Road to Revenge (With Director Jalmari Helander)
On the November 26, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to get into the latest film and TV news, have a spoiler-filled discussion about Wicked: For Good, talk about Train Dreams and present an interview with that movie’s director, and talk about Sisu: Road to Revenge and present an interview with that movie’s director as well.(~01:32) In The News:http
The Running Man, Now You 3 Me (With Ruben Fleischer), In Your Dreams, and It Was Just An Accident (With Amir Etminan)
On the November 19, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV news, have spoiler-filled discussions about The Running Man, Now You See Me: Now You Don’t, and In Your Dreams, and we’ll present an interview with Now You See Me: Now You Don’t director Ruben Fleischer and a discussion with Amir Etminan, the editor of Jafar P
Predator: Badlands (with Dan Trachtenberg), GDT's Frankenstein, Being Eddie (with Angus Wall), and Predators (with David Osit)
On the November 12, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV news, have a spoiler-filled discussion about Frankenstein, we’ll talk about the new documentary Being Eddie and present an interview with that film’s director, we’ll talk about Predator: Badlands and talk with that film’s director, and replay a conversation fr
A Spoiler-Filled Conversation About Bugonia, Lots of News, and The Conjuring: Last Rites (with Director Michael Chaves)
On the November 5, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV news, have a spoiler-filled discussion about Bugonia, and present a spoilery interview with Michael Chaves, the director of The Conjuring: Last Rites.(~00:25) In The News:https://www.slashfilm.com/2012295/yellowstone-creator-taylor-sheridan-peter-berg-call-of-d
A House of Dynamite, A Nightmare On Elm Street Franchise Interviews, Hazbin Hotel Season 2 (With Creator Vivienne Medrano), and More
On the October 29, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV news, have spoiler-filled discussions about Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere and A House of Dynamite, present interviews with a couple of Nightmare on Elm Street directors, and wrap up with an interview of the creator of the Prime Video animated TV series H
Black Phone 2 (with Screenwriter C. Robert Cargill), Mr. Scorsese (with Director Rebecca Miller), and More
On the October 22, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV trailers, have a spoiler-filled chat about Black Phone 2, present an interview with co-writer C. Robert Cargill, discuss the new five-part documentary series Mr. Scorsese, and present an interview with that project’s director, Rebecca Miller.(~00:30) In The New
Tron: Ares (With Screenwriter Jesse Wigutow), The Last Frontier (With Jason Clarke), and a News Catch-Up
On the October 15, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV news, discuss Tron: Ares and present an interview with one of that film’s writers, and talk about the new Apple show The Last Frontier and present an interview with that show’s star, Jason Clarke.(~01:30) In The News:https://deadline.com/2025/10/minecraft-2-rel
Good Boy (With Director Ben Leonberg) and Peacemaker Season 2 (With Steve Agee)
On the October 8, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to present interviews with the co-writer, producer, and director of Good Boy, and Steve Agee, who plays John Economos on Peacemaker season 2.(~00:57) Good Boy(~02:41) Interview with Good Boy director Ben Leonberg(~12:53) Interview with Peacemaker season 2 actor Steve AgeeAll the other stuff you nee
One Battle After Another is The Movie of 2025 (with Leonardo DiCaprio, Teyona Taylor, and More)
On the October 1, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV news, discuss one of the most anticipated movies of the year, Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another, and present interviews with that movie’s stars.(~00:45) In The News:https://deadline.com/2025/09/james-bond-cast-unknown-british-actor-denis-villeneuve
Slow Horses Season 5 (with Showrunner Will Smith), Him, A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, and More
On the September 24, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV news, the Halloween Horror Nights experience in Las Vegas, Justin Tipping’s new sports horror movie Him, and Kogonada’s A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, and I’ll wrap up by talking a bit about Slow Horses season 5 and presenting an interview with showrunner Will
The Long Walk, Spinal Tap II, and Gen V Season 2 (With Cast Interviews)
On the September 17, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV news, have a spoiler-filled discussion about the new movie The Long Walk, talk a little about Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, and then BJ’s going to tell me about Gen V season 2 and present some interviews with the people behind that show.(~00:25) In The Ne
The Conjuring: Last Rites, The Paper (With Two Cast Interviews), Highest 2 Lowest, and More
On the September 10, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV news, chat about The Conjuring: Last Rites, and have a spoiler-filled conversation about the new TV show, The Paper. We’ll also present a quick interview with a couple of that show’s cast members, and then wrap with a conversation about Spike Lee’s Highest 2
Halloween Horror Nights 2025, The Roses, The Spoilery Conclusion of Our Digman! Season 2 Interview, and More
On the September 3, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV news, hear a report about Halloween Horror Nights 2025, we’ll present an interview with the people behind The Roses and talk about that film, and wrap up with the final segment of Brad’s Digman! interview.(~2:18) In The News:https://www.slashfilm.com/1952948/r
Honey Don't!, An Interview With Thunderbolts* Actor Geraldine Viswanathan, and More
On the August 27, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV news, talk a bit about Honey Don’t!, present an interview with a cast member of Marvel’s Thunderbolts, and wrap up with a listener email.(~00:38) In The News:https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/nicolas-cage-true-detective-season-5-1236444023/https://deadline.com/20
Nobody 2, How To Start A Physical Media Collection in 2025, and More
On the August 20, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV news.(~00:33) In The News:Severance Season 3 Is Undergoing A Big BTS Shakeup Thanks To Ben StillerHundreds Of Classic Looney Tunes Have A New Streaming Home (For Now)HBO Max Has Made Itself A Streaming Destination For Anime FansA New World War Z Movie Might Fina
Weapons (with Zach Cregger), Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3 (with showrunners), Fixed (with Genndy Tartakovsky), and More
On the August 13, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by a bunch of people to talk about the latest film and TV news, and present interviews with the folks behind Weapons, Fixed, and season 3 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.(~00:25) In The News:https://deadline.com/2025/08/final-destination-7-in-works-lori-evans-taylor-1236482729/https://deadline.com/2025/08/lionsgate
The Naked Gun (with Akiva Schaffer and the Screenwriters), Together (with Alison Brie, Dave Franco & Writer/Director Michael Shanks), Jurassic World Rebirth Thailand Recap (with Gareth Edwards, Jonathan Bailey, and More)
On the August 7, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by a bunch of people to talk about the latest film and TV news, recount a work trip he took to Thailand for Jurassic World Rebirth, and dig into new releases The Naked Gun and Together, plus play interviews with the folks behind those movies.(~01:15) In The News:https://variety.com/2025/film/news/spider-verse-spinoff
The Fantastic Four: First Steps Has Arrived, and Happy Gilmore 2 (with director Kyle Newacheck)
On the July 30, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by a bunch of people to talk about the latest film and TV news, talk about The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Happy Gilmore 2, and present an interview with the director of Happy Gilmore 2.(~:45) In The News:https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/wolfenstein-tv-series-amazon-kilter-patrick-somerville-1236469609/https://www.sl
Eddington is Tearing People Apart (with Ari Aster), Plus Digman Season 2 (with Andy Samberg & Neil Campbell) and Sorry, Baby (with Eva Victor, Naomi Ackie & Lucas Hedges)
On the July 23, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by a bunch of people to talk about the latest film and TV news, talk about Eddington, Sorry, Baby, and Digman! season 2, and we’ll present interviews with the folks behind those projects.(~00:27) In The News:https://deadline.com/2025/07/booster-gold-tv-series-pilot-hbo-david-jenkins-1236464802/https://www.slashfilm.co
Superman Spoiler Conversation (with James Gunn, David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, and Nicholas Hoult), Plus Poker Face Season 2 (with Showrunner Tony Tost)
On the July 16, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by a bunch of people to talk about the latest film and TV news, have spoiler-filled conversations about James Gunn’s Superman and Poker Face season 2, and present interviews with the people behind those projects.(~01:08) In The News:https://www.slashfilm.com/1913786/legend-zelda-movie-link-zelda-actors-bo-bragason-ben
Jurassic World Rebirth (with Gareth Edwards), The Bear Season 4, and More
On the July 9, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by a bunch of people to talk about the latest film and TV news, have spoiler-filled conversations about The Bear season 4 and Jurassic World Rebirth, and we’ll also have an interview with Jurassic World Rebirth director Gareth Edwards.(~00:23) In The News:https://www.slashfilm.com/1899608/vin-diesel-fast-and-furious-11
F1, M3GAN 2.0, Denis Villeneuve to Direct Bond 26, Social Network 2, Ironheart Spoilers, and More
On the July 2, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by a bunch of people to talk about the latest film and TV news, Joseph Kosinski’s F1, M3GAN 2.0, play the Ironheart interview we teased last week, and celebrate the 41st anniversary of This is Spinal Tap.(~01:12) In The News:Amazon Has Hired The Perfect Director For James Bond 26 (But There's One Issue)Rumored Bond
Jaws Turns 50, 28 Years Later is One of 2025's Best Films, Ironheart is Better Than You're Expecting, and More
On the June 25, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by a bunch of people to talk about the latest film and TV news, have a big discussion about Danny Boyle’s 28 Years Later, talk about Marvel’s Ironheart, and celebrate the 50th anniversary of Jaws.(~01:37) In The News:Every New James Bond Director Contender Has One Thing In CommonTop Gun 3 Will Give Tom Cruise's Ma
HBO's The Mortician is a Great True-Crime Doc, Materialists is Very Different From Past Lives, and More
On the June 18, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by a bunch of people to talk about the latest film and TV news and present interviews with the writer/director of Materialists and the director of The Mortician, which has officially become the most-watched HBO doc of the last five years.In The News: (~01:45)James Gunn's DC Universe Will Avoid Marvel's Biggest
Podcast Exclusive Giveaway! Plus Predator: Killer of Killers, The Phoenician Scheme, and Ballerina Interviews, News Round-Up, and More
On the June 11, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by a bunch of people to announce a giveaway, talk about the latest film and TV news, and present interviews with the star and director of Ballerina, the stars of The Phoenician Scheme, and Dan Trachtenberg, the co-writer and director of Predator: Killer of Killers.The Nice Guys 4K (~00:28)Giveaway! (~02:36) Tune into
Interviews: Sir Ridley Scott, Kevin Smith, Bring Her Back Writer/Directors, and Friendship Writer/Director + Stranger Things 5, Ariana Grande's Next Movie & More
On the June 4, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by a bunch of people to talk about the latest film and TV news and present interviews with a bunch of directors, including the filmmakers behind Bring Her Back, the director of the Tim Robinson comedy Friendship, Kevin Smith, and legendary director Ridley Scott.In The News: (~01:10)Stranger Things 5 | Date Announcement
Rick and Morty Cast and Producers, An Early Look at Pixar's Elio, An Elden Ring Movie, Hacks Season 5, and More
On the May 28, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by a bunch of people to talk about the latest film and TV news and present interviews with the folks behind Rick and Morty and the new Disney-Pixar movie Elio.Rick and Morty season 8 (:30)Rick and Morty’s evolution (03:00)Interview with Ian Cardoni, Harry Belden, and Spencer Grammer (06:32)The season 8 premiere (17:46)
Final Destination Bloodlines Cast, Murderbot, A Whac-a-Mole Movie, Rambo Prequel, and More
On the May 21, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by a bunch of people to talk about the latest film and TV news, talk a little about what we’ve been watching, and present interviews with the folks behind Final Destination Bloodlines and the Apple TV+ show Murderbot.A discussion about Final Destination franchise as a whole (~:15)Final Destination Bloodlines Review: A
Tony Gilroy Talks Andor, Chad Stahelski on Wick is Pain & John Wick 5 + X-Men Director, The Return of HBO Max, and More
On the May 14, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by a bunch of people to talk about the latest film and TV news, talk a little about what we’ve been watching, and present interviews with the folks behind Andor and Wick is Pain.Ben and Brad talk about Andor season 2 (~:50)Ben’s Tony Gilroy interview (~09:49)In The News: (~36:51)Marvel's X-Men Reboot Movie May Have
Clown in a Cornfield is More Than Meets The Eye + Interview With Writer/Director Eli Craig
On the May 9, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about Eli Craig’s new horror movie Clown in a Cornfield, and present an interview with co-writer/director Eli Craig.In Our Feature Presentation: Clown In A Cornfield Is One Of The Best Scary Clown Horror Movies Ever Made [SXSW]General thoughtsSpoilersIntervi
Indie Sci-Fi Movie Watch the Skies Uses AI In An Ethical Way + Interviews With The Filmmakers
On the May 8, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor Jacob Hall to talk about the new movie Watch the Skies and present an interview with the director Victor Danell, producer Albin Pettersson, and Flawless Co-Founder Scott Mann.In Our Feature Presentation: UFO Sweden Review: A Bunch Of Swedes Show Hollywood How To Amblin [Fantastic Fest 2023]AI technology v
Podcast Update and Water Cooler: The Righteous Gemstones, Cruising, and More
On the May 7, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what we’ve been watching.In the Water Cooler:What we’ve been Doing:Ben has an announcement to make about the show (check him out on Bluesky), met up with BJ and Harmony for dinner, went to Jazz at LACMA, visited Cloud Gate (aka The Bean
Sgt. Rock is On Hold, Road House 2 Finds a Director, and More
On the May 6, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by no one to go over the latest film and TV news.In The News: Full trailer for GTA VI has been released, with a May 26, 2026 release date (The Mandalorian and Grogu is hitting theaters on May 22)Another Solo Deadpool Movie Probably Won't Happen – But Ryan Reynolds Has A More Intriguing IdeaSgt. Rock no longer in deve
How Thunderbolts* Performed During Its First Box Office Weekend, and More
On the May 5, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the weekend’s box office numbers.In The News: Box office top 10How did Thunderbolts do? What does this mean for Marvel?Marvel's Thunderbolts Isn't Really A Thunderbolts Movie (And That's Disappointing)All the other stuff you need to know:Yo
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