/Film Weekly

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 interviewOver Your Dead Body Director Had To Work Overtime To Prove He Could Make Horror [Exclusive](~01:23:15) Jason Segel and Samara Weaving 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 [email protected]. 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.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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, 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 [email protected]. 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.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the 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, 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 [email protected]. 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.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the 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-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 MovieThe Super Mario Galaxy Movie Review: Cute, Flashy, And Mostly Empty(~25:04) The DramaThe Drama Review: Zendaya And Robert Pattinson Shine In This Uncomfortable DramedyAll 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 [email protected]. 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.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the 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) Newshttps://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 Parkhttps://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 Pictureshttps://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 JonasFORGOTTEN ISLAND | Official Trailerhttps://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 interviewThey 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 interviewWhy 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 [email protected]. 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.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the 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) NewsMarty Supreme score on vinylhttps://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 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 [email protected]. Make sure to leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Don’t forget to take a minute to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show!Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comCheck out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the 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/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 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 [email protected]. Make sure to leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Don’t forget to take a minute to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show!Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comCheck out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the 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-sequels-classic-movies-predator-conan-commando/https://www.slashfilm.com/2119105/james-cameron-avatar-4-update/https://deadline.com/2026/03/monsters-inc-3-incredibles-3-coco-2-1236746601/https://deadline.com/2026/03/bon-jovi-movie-deal-universal-pictures-jon-bon-jovi-1236748719/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/james-wan-to-direct-the-gangster-the-cop-the-devil-1236525923/https://deadline.com/2026/03/chris-pine-to-star-yeti-netflix-michael-chaves-1236745458/https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/war-machine-ratings-netflix-views-1236683833/(~11:00) HoppersHoppers Review: Pixar's Funniest Film In Years Is An Instant Classic And So Cute I Could Scream(~23:10) Piper Curda and Bobby Moynihan interview(~28:28) Daniel Chong and Nicole Grindle interview(~33:14) The Bride!The Bride! Review: Maggie Gyllenhaal's Beautiful, Messy Monster Movie Is An Unhinged DelightAll 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 [email protected]. Make sure to leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Don’t forget to take a minute to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show!Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comCheck out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the 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 movie’s star, Harry Melling, and director, Harry Lighton.(~00:25) Newshttps://www.slashfilm.com/2111176/netflix-backs-out-warner-bros-deal-paramount-acquiring-studio/https://deadline.com/2026/02/netflix-big-breakup-fee-paramount-wbd-deal-1236738178/https://deadline.com/2026/02/paramount-warner-bros-deal-regulatory-scrutiny-1236738029/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/movie-theaters-oppose-paramount-warner-bros-merger-1236517095/https://www.slashfilm.com/2113526/paramount-warner-bros-deal-hbo-independence-promise/https://www.slashfilm.com/2113439/paramount-plus-hbo-max-combined-streaming-service/https://www.slashfilm.com/2114753/andor-best-episode-writer-beau-willimon-making-game-of-thrones-movie/https://www.slashfilm.com/2111887/gi-joe-movie-writer-max-landis/(~12:39) Scream 7 Review: An Overly-Nostalgic Sequel Puts The Slasher Series On Life Support(~24:33) Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie(~27:00) Nirvanna spoilers!(~36:13) Matt Johnson interview(~56:46) Pillion(~01:12:28) Harry Lighton and Harry Melling interviewPillion Star Harry Melling Explains One Intimate Act You Didn't See In The Film [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 [email protected]. Make sure to leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Don’t forget to take a minute to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show!Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comCheck out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the 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, and play some interviews with folks associated with those projects.(~00:25) Newshttps://www.slashfilm.com/2106416/animated-venom-movie-final-destination-bloodline-directors/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/jj-abrams-brie-larson-jt-mollner-skeletons-1236508893/https://deadline.com/2026/02/kristen-bell-sonic-the-hedgehog-4-amy-rose-1236728488/https://deadline.com/2026/02/bill-hader-to-direct-they-know-mrc-horror-film-1236729444/https://deadline.com/2026/02/ryan-coogler-x-files-reboot-hulu-pilot-order-daneille-deadwyler-1236733363/(~07:09) The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins(~15:12) Erika Alexander and Bobby Moynihan interview(~25:05) Precious Way and Jalyn Hall interview(~34:36) Sam Means and Robert Carlock interview(~49:13) How To Make A Killing Review: Glen Powell Is Perfectly Cast In John Patton Ford's Sharp SatireGlen Powell's How To Make A Killing Is A Secret Remake Of A Comedy Masterpiece(~01:15:34) Psycho Killer(~01:24:48) Roy Lee interview(~01:28:48) Georgina Campbell interview(~01:33:33) Redux Redux conversationThe Multiverse Trend Finally Got The Horror Movie It So Desperately Needs(~01:40:24) Michaela McManus and Stella Marcus interview(~01:56:55) McManus Brothers 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 [email protected]. Make sure to leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Don’t forget to take a minute to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show!Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comCheck out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy