/Film Weekly

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) News
https://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 interview
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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) News
https://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) Hoppers
Hoppers 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 Delight
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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) News
https://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 interview
Pillion Star Harry Melling Explains One Intimate Act You Didn't See In The Film [Exclusive Interview]
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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) News
https://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 Satire
Glen 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 conversation
The 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 interview
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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) News
https://www.slashfilm.com/2102428/robert-duvall-godfather-apocalypse-now-dead-obituary/
https://deadline.com/2026/02/jason-statham-david-letich-big-budget-comedy-stole-my-bike-1236719048/
https://deadline.com/2026/02/wild-horse-release-date-martin-mcdonagh-1236719156/
https://deadline.com/2026/02/lorne-michaels-doc-focus-features-sets-release-date-1236718974/
https://deadline.com/2026/02/walton-goggins-chloe-grace-moretz-mister-john-wick-madrid-1236726754/
https://www.slashfilm.com/2103048/star-wars-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-trailer/
https://www.slashfilm.com/2103151/star-wars-mandalorian-and-grogu-trailer-martin-scorsese/
https://www.slashfilm.com/2103458/the-mandalorian-and-grogu-new-star-wars-era/

(~06:58) Wuthering Heights Review: A Breathtaking Twist On A Classic Righteously Doomed To Be Polarizing
(~25:17) Crime 101 Review: Chris Hemsworth Is A Good Thief In This Enjoyable Crime Thriller Throwback
(~37:22) Crime 101 spoilers
(~48:31) [Spoiler-free conversation] Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die Review: Gore Verbinski Returns With A Bonkers Sci-Fi Movie About The AI Apocalypse [Fantastic Fest]
(~58:16) Gore Verbinski interview
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