/Film Weekly

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 present an interview with director Paul Feig, and pull back the curtain on an editor conversation about /Film’s best movies of the year list.(~00:39) Newshttps://www.slashfilm.com/2057940/christopher-nolan-the-odyssey-movie-trailer/https://www.slashfilm.com/2056894/lars-eidinger-brainiac-james-gunns-superman-sequel-man-of-tomorrow/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/paul-king-to-direct-labubu-movie-for-sony-1236453921/https://www.slashfilm.com/2059662/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-marvel-actor-thomas-jane-dr-leonard-bones-mccoy/https://deadline.com/2025/12/the-legend-of-aang-the-last-airbender-paramount-skip-theaters-1236655848/(~02:17) Avatar: Fire & Ash spoiler discussionAvatar: Fire And Ash Review: James Cameron's Sci-Fi Epic Delivers On Multiple Levels(~31:42) James Cameron interview(~39:31) Sigourney Weaver interview(~47:20) Jack Champion, Trinity Bliss, and Bailey Bass interview(~55:01) Sam Worthington, Stephen Lang, and Oona Chaplin interview(~01:02:00) Rob Reiner remembrancehttps://www.slashfilm.com/2051847/rob-reiner-director-stand-by-me-misery-the-princess-bride-dead-obituary/(~01:09:14) Kumail Nanjiani: Night Thoughts discussion(~01:14:43) Kumail Nanjiani interview(~01:28:01) The Housemaid conversationThe Housemaid Review: Sydney Sweeney And Amanda Seyfried Lead Paul Feig's Excellent, Wicked Drama(~01:39:38) Paul Feig interviewhttps://www.slashfilm.com/2048753/the-housemaid-director-paul-feig-interview/(~01:50:20) /Film editors narrow down the site’s best movies of the year listhttps://www.slashfilm.com/2053301/best-movies-of-2025-ranked/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!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 MacLachlan, and wrap things up with a discussion of Silent Night, Deadly Night and an interview with that movie’s director, Mike P. Nelson.(~00:53) Wake Up Dead Man conversationWake Up Dead Man Review: Rian Johnson's Third Knives Out Movie Is Sharp, Smart, And All Too Relevant(~15:40) Steve Yedlin interview(~39:36) Dust Bunny(~49:20) Bryan Fuller interview(~01:05:07) Fallout season 2(~01:10:10) Walton Goggins interview(~01:21:41) Kyle MacLachlan interview(~01:28:02) Silent Night, Deadly NightSilent Night, Deadly Night Review: A Bloody Remake With Something New To Offer [Fantastic Fest](~01:36:24) Mike P. Nelson 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!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 we’ll end with a new interview with Dogma writer/director Kevin Smith.(~00:10) In The News:https://www.slashfilm.com/2043833/netflix-acquire-warner-bros-reshape-hollywood/https://deadline.com/2025/12/vin-diesel-rock-em-sock-em-robots-1236635812/https://deadline.com/2025/12/clue-scripted-series-peacock-dana-fox-nicholas-stoller-1236635572/https://www.slashfilm.com/2042840/scarlett-johansson-robert-pattinson-the-batman-2-cast-villain/https://www.slashfilm.com/2042760/horror-franchise-2000s-paranormal-activity-reboot-james-wan/https://deadline.com/2025/12/new-men-in-black-movie-bad-boys-for-life-writer-1236636023/https://www.slashfilm.com/2044287/star-wars-episode-iv-a-new-hope-original-theatrical-cut-re-release/(~09:41) Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 conversationFive Nights At Freddy's 2 Review: Scott Cawthon's Convoluted Lore Is The Sequel's Scariest Villain(~20:30) The Last Frontier chat(~27:33) Jon Bokenkamp interview(~37:37) Fackham Hall(~42:13) Jim O’Hanlon interview(~57:39) Kevin Smith 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!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 and present an interview with that movie’s cinematographer, Larry Smith.(~00:27) In The News:https://deadline.com/2025/12/sonic-universe-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-movies-1236631873/https://www.slashfilm.com/2036313/wicked-3-universal-studio-update/(~01:00) Gift guide shout-out/Film Holiday Gift Guide 2025: The Best Movies & TV Shows Worth Buying On Physical Media/Film Holiday Gift Guide 2025: The Best LEGO Sets, Action Figures, Toys & Collectibles From Movies & TV Shows/Film Holiday Gift Guide 2025: Coolest Clothes, Gear, Homegoods & Decorations For Movie & TV Fans/Film Holiday Gift Guide 2025: The Best Soundtracks From Movies & TV Shows/Film Holiday Gift Guide 2025: Best Hollywood Books For Movie & TV Lovers(~03:33) Jacob’s Trailer Park"Wuthering Heights" | Official TrailerMichael (2026) Official Teaser - Jaafar JacksonFallout Season Two Official Trailer | Prime VideoThe Super Mario Galaxy Movie | Official Trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKYFfYLe5rsShelter | Official Trailer | In Theaters January 30Mother Mary | Official Trailer HD | A2428 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE - New Trailer (HD)READY OR NOT 2: HERE I COME | Official Trailer | Searchlight Pictures(~21:50) Zootopia 2 quasi-spoiler conversationZootopia 2 Review: A Refreshing Reminder Of What Disney Animation Is Capable Of Achieving(~33:30) Jared Bush and Byron Howard interview(~38:13) Carrie Lao and David VanTuyle interview(~42:55) Spoilery discussion of Zootopia 2’s two biggest pop culture references(~48:08) Ginnifer Goodwin and Ke Huy Quan interview(~55:06) Eternity discussionEternity Director David Freyne Wants People To Argue About His Movie [Exclusive Interview](~01:04:01) David Freyne interview(~01:19:42) Eyes Wide Shut conversation(~01:26:14) Larry Smith 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!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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:https://www.slashfilm.com/2026746/paramount-next-star-trek-movie-dungeons-and-dragons-directors/https://www.slashfilm.com/2035415/scarlett-johansson-joins-mike-flanagan-the-exorcist-movie/https://www.slashfilm.com/2034804/why-director-justin-lin-left-fast-x/https://www.slashfilm.com/2034800/james-cameron-co-directed-non-avatar-movie-2026-billie-eilish/https://www.slashfilm.com/2032206/why-paramount-r-rated-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-movie-canceled/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/rush-hour-4-brett-ratner-1236435324/(~12:22) Wicked: For GoodWicked: For Good Review: Cynthia Erivo And Ariana Grande Fly High In A 'Good' Sequel(~38:45) Train DreamsTrain Dreams Review: One Of 2025's Best Films Needs To Break Free Of The Netflix Algorithm(~55:08) Train Dreams director Clint Bentley interview(~01:09:58) Sisu: Road to RevengeSisu 2's Most Challenging Action Scene Was Literal Mayhem For The Crew [Exclusive](~01:17:32) Sisu 2 director Jalmari Helander 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!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy