FilmBookCast

FilmBookCast Ep. 77

FilmBookCast is an entertainment industry news podcast about the latest movie and television show news.During each episode, FilmBook contributor Mike Smith and his co-host Mike DeCriscio also review a motion picture that has recently been released. This week they're taking on the new film from director Ryan Coogler and the 18th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Black Panther.

Black Panther's plot synopsis: "T'Challa, the King of Wakanda, rises to the throne in the isolated, technologically advanced African nation, but his claim is challenged by a vengeful outsider who was a childhood victim of T'Challa's father's mistake."

Black Panther stars Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira, Letitia Wright, Martin Freeman, Angela Bassett, Daniel Kaluuya, Forest Whitaker, Winston Duke, and Andy Serkis, among others.

SHOWNOTES

FILM NEWS (2:10)

Superhero News: Joaquin Phoenix may play The Joker; Michael Bay may direct DC's Lobo; Brian Michael Bendis is writing Tim Miller's Kitty Pryde movie; Joss Whedon has left Batgirl.

Are you ready for a Call Of Duty Cinematic Universe?

Jessica Chastain is in talks for It: Chapter Two.

Danny Boyle may direct James Bond 25

Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan are working on Rush Hour 4

RIP Reg E. Cathey and Johann Johannsson

DISCUSSIONS (30:00)

Mike D - The Good Place, The Last Kingdom

Mike S - Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Lucky

FEATURED REVIEW  (51:35)

Black Panther

SPOILERS (1:10:10)

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FilmBookCast Ep. 77

FilmBookCast Ep. 76

FilmBookCast is an entertainment industry news podcast about the latest movie and television show news.During each episode, FilmBook contributor Mike Smith and his co-host Mike DeCriscio also review a motion picture that has recently been released. This week they're taking on the new film from director Julius Onah, The Cloverfield Paradox.

The Cloverfield Paradox's plot synopsis: "Orbiting a planet on the brink of war, scientists test a device to solve an energy crisis, and end up face-to-face with a dark alternate reality."

The Cloverfield Paradox stars Gugu Mbatha-Raw, David Oyelowo, Daniel Bruhl, Elizabeth Debecki, Chris O'Dowd, John Ortiz, Aksel Hennie, and Zhang Ziyi, among others.

SHOWNOTES

FILM NEWS (2:15)

Steven Spielberg's next two movies are West Side Story and Indiana Jones 5.

Sam Raimi is attached to direct The Kingkiller Chronicles

Mel Gibson and Jim Caviezel are back for The Resurrection of the Christ.

F. Gary Gray has been tasked to reboot Men in Black.

David Benioff and D.B. Weiss are writing and producing new Star Wars movies.

DISCUSSIONS (26:50)

Mike D - Darkest Hour, Scanners, Cronos, Man Bites Dog

Mike S - A Futile and Stupid Gesture, Tango & Cash, Breakdown, Used Cars, Executive Decision, Escape From LA, Chopping Mall, GLOW

FEATURED REVIEW  (1:06:45)

The Cloverfield Paradox

SPOILERS (1:25:00)

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FilmBookCast Ep. 76

FilmBookCast Ep. 75

FilmBookCast is an entertainment industry news podcast about the latest movie and television show news.During each episode, FilmBook contributor Mike Smith and his co-host Mike DeCriscio also review a motion picture that has recently been released. This week they're taking on the new film from director Steven Spielberg, The Post.

The Post's plot synopsis: "A cover-up that spanned four U.S. Presidents pushed the country's first female newspaper publisher and a hard-driving editor to join an unprecedented battle between the press and the government."

The Post stars Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, Bob Odenkirk, Sarah Paulson, Matthew Rhys, Bradley Whitford, Bruce Greenwood, Carrie Coon, David Cross, and Alison Brie, among others.

SHOWNOTES

FILM NEWS (2:35)

Superhero News: Tim Miller is working on a Kitty Pryde movie; Gore Verbinski has left Gambit; New Mutants delayed until 2019; John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein sign on to direct The Flash.

Starz is developing a John Wick TV series called "The Continental."

Golden Globes Recap

The Oscar Nominations

DISCUSSIONS (40:30)

Mike D - Lone Wolf and Cub 4: Baby Cart in Peril, All the Money in the World

Mike S - Molly's Game, I, Tonya, Phantom Thread, Call Me By Your Name, The Commuter, American Vandal

FEATURED REVIEW  (1:05:20)

The Post

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FilmBookCast Ep. 75

Top 10 Films of 2017 Podcast. In a very special episode of FilmBookCast, FilmBook contributor Mike Smith and his co-host Mike DeCriscio discuss their favorite films of the year, as well as their favorite TV shows and what they're looking forward to in 2018.

This podcast begins with an intro, before segueing into our Top 10 lists. Mike and Mike have each picked 10 films, followed by three TV series. They'll then take a look ahead at what 2018 has in store.

SHOWNOTES

INTRO

OUR TOP 10 FILMS OF 2017 (6:20)

Mike D (in descending order) - Mother!, Alien: Covenant, The Big Sick, Dunkirk, Baby Driver, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Thor: Ragnarok, Blade Runner 2049, Logan, Get Out

Mike S (in descending order) - Brigsby Bear, Raw, Logan Lucky, Good Time, John Wick: Chapter 2, Mother!, A Ghost Story, War For The Planet of the Apes, Baby Driver, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri

OUR TOP 3 TV SHOWS OF 2017 (1:12:30)

Mike D (in descending order) - Mindhunter, Game of Thrones, Twin Peaks: The Return

Mike S (in descending order) - The Good Place, The Leftovers, Twin Peaks: The Return

A LOOK AHEAD TOWARDS 2018  (1:38:00)

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FilmBookCast Ep. 74

FilmBookCast Ep. 73

FilmBookCast is an entertainment industry news podcast about the latest movie and television show news.During each episode, FilmBook contributor Mike Smith and his co-host Mike DeCriscio also review a motion picture that has recently been released. This week they're taking on the new film from director Rian Johnson and the 8th film in the Star Wars saga, Star Wars: The Last Jedi.

Star Wars: The Last Jedi's plot synopsis: "Rey develops her newly discovered abilities with the guidance of Luke Skywalker, who is unsettled by the strength of her powers. Meanwhile, the Resistance prepares to do battle with the First Order."

Star Wars: The Last Jedi stars Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Kelly Marie Tran, Laura Dern, Domnhall Gleeson, Andy Serkis, and Benicio del Toro, among others.

SHOWNOTES

FILM NEWS (2:10)

Disney has officially purchased 21st Century Fox for $52 billion.

Steven Caple Jr. is the new director for Creed 2.

Guillermo del Toro wants to remake 1947's Nightmare Alley.

Chad Stahelski is directing an adaptation of Ed Brubaker's Kill or Be Killed.

DISCUSSIONS (15:00)

Mike D - Hausu, The Hudson Horror Show 16: The Boogens, Blacula, Prison, Savage Streets, Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers

Mike S - Mudbound, The Lure, Landline, Tramps

FEATURED REVIEW  (31:40)

Star Wars: The Last Jedi

SPOILERS (58:25)

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FilmBookCast Ep. 73

FilmBookCast Ep. 72

FilmBookCast is an entertainment industry news podcast about the latest movie and television show news.During each episode, FilmBook contributor Mike Smith and his co-host Mike DeCriscio also review a motion picture that has recently been released. This week they're taking on the new film from director James Franco, The Disaster Artist.

The Disaster Artist's plot synopsis: "When Greg Sestero, an aspiring film actor, meets the weird and mysterious Tommy Wiseau in an acting class, they form a unique friendship and travel to Hollywood to make their dreams come true."

The Disaster Artist stars James Franco, Dave Franco, Seth Rogen, Alison Brie, Ari Graynor, Josh Hutcherson, and Jackie Weaver, among others.

SHOWNOTES

FILM NEWS (2:10)

Disney is probably purchasing 20th Century Fox for $60 billion.

Bryan Singer has been fired from Bohemian Rhapsody and replaced with Dexter Fletcher.

Ryan Reynolds will play Detective Pikachu.

Quentin Tarantino has pitched a Star Trek movie that he might direct.

The Golden Globe nominations were announced.

DISCUSSIONS (31:25)

Mike D - Tokyo Drifter, Lone Wolf and Cub 3: Baby Cart to Hades, The Long Goodbye

Mike S - The Lost City of Z, Girls Trip, The Lethal Weapon Marathon, Crisis on Earth X, Twin Peaks: The Final Dossier

FEATURED REVIEW  (54:50)

The Disaster Artist

SPOILERS (1:11:05)

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FilmBookCast Ep. 72

FilmBookCast Ep. 71

FilmBookCast is an entertainment industry news podcast about the latest movie and television show news.During each episode, FilmBook contributor Mike Smith and his co-host Mike DeCriscio also review a motion picture that has recently been released. This week they're taking on the new film from director Zack Snyder and the 5th film in the DC Extended Universe, Justice League.

Justice League's plot synopsis: "Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman's selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his newfound ally, Diana Prince, to face an even greater enemy."

Justice League stars Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Gal Gadot, Ezra Miller, Jason Momoa, Ray Fisher, Amy Adams, and Ciarin Hinds, among others.

SHOWNOTES

FILM NEWS (2:50)

Kenneth Branagh is working on Death on the Nile, a sequel to Murder on the Orient Express

Marvel Casting: Jude Law will play Mar-vell in Captain Marvel; James Franco joins the X-Men universe for a Multiple Man solo movie

DISCUSSIONS (11:00)

Mike D - What We Do in the Shadows

Mike S - T2 Trainspotting, Battle of the Sexes, Wheelman, Brigsby Bear, Lady Bird, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

FEATURED REVIEW  (30:45)

Justice League

SPOILERS (59:35)

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FilmBookCast Ep. 71

FilmBookCast Ep. 70

FilmBookCast is an entertainment industry news podcast about the latest movie and television show news.During each episode, FilmBook contributor Mike Smith and his co-host Mike DeCriscio also review a motion picture that has recently been released. This week they're taking on the new film from director Taika Waititi and the 17th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Thor: Ragnarok.

Thor: Ragnarok's plot synopsis: "Imprisoned, the almighty Thor finds himself in a lethal gladiatorial contest against the Hulk, his former ally. Thor must fight for survival and race against time to prevent the all-powerful Hela from destroying his home and the Asgardian civilization."

Thor: Ragnarok stars Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Cate Blanchett, Tom Hiddleston, Tessa Thompson, Idris Elba, Jeff Goldblum, Karl Urban, and Anthony Hopkins, among others.

SHOWNOTES

FILM NEWS (1:55)

Disney announces the cast of The Lion King remake

Amazon is producing a Lord of the Rings prequel TV series

Sony is working on a Spider-Man spinoff based on Morbius The Living Vampire

Ridley Scott replaces Kevin Spacey with Christopher Plummer in All the Money in the World

Rian Johnson is developing a whole new Star Wars trilogy

DISCUSSIONS (27:25)

Mike D - Stranger Things, Murder on the Orient Express

Mike S - The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected), Personal Shopper, David Lynch: The Art Life, The Killing of a Sacred Deer, Your Name

FEATURED REVIEW  (51:00)

Thor: Ragnarok

SPOILERS (1:12:50)

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FilmBookCast Ep. 70

FilmBookCast Ep. 69

FilmBookCast is an entertainment industry news podcast about the latest movie and television show news.During each episode, FilmBook contributor Mike Smith and his co-host Mike DeCriscio also review a motion picture that has recently been released. This week they're taking on the new film from director Denis Villeneuve, Blade Runner 2049.

Blade Runner 2049's plot synopsis: "A young blade runner's discovery of a long-buried secret leads him to track down former blade runner Rick Deckard, who's been missing for thirty years."

Blade Runner 2049 stars Ryan Gosling, Harrison Ford, Ana de Armas, Sylvia Hoeks, Robin Wright, Mackenzie Davis, and Jared Leto, among others.

SHOWNOTES

FILM NEWS (2:15)

Superhero News: Gore Verbinski is attached to Gambit; Gareth Evans is attached to Deathstroke; Zachary Levi has been cast as Shazam

Sylvester Stallone will direct Creed 2

Justin Lin is returning to Fast and Furious

The Harvey Weinstein sexual assault allegations

DISCUSSIONS (23:15)

Mike D - Stranger Things, Mindhunter, Dismember The Alamo 2017

Mike S - Happy Death Day, Spielberg, A Ghost Story, The Florida Project, The Deuce

FEATURED REVIEW  (50:45)

Blade Runner 2049

SPOILERS (1:08:45)

Credits and contact:

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FilmBookCast Ep. 69

New York Comic Con 2017 Discussion Podcast. FilmBookCast Ep. 68 - New York Comic Con 2017, is an audio podcast review in which FilmBookCast co-host Mike DeCriscio interviews host Mike Smith about his coverage and experiences at New York Comic Con for Film-Book.com.

SHOWNOTES

THURSDAY (4:30)

Tara Strong Spotlight

Michael Rooker Spotlight

HarmonQuest Panel

FRIDAY (22:00)

Peter Capaldi Spotlight

Pacific Rim: Uprising Panel

Family Guy Panel

SATURDAY (39:00)

Ash vs Evil Dead Panel

Twisted Toonz

The Walking Dead Panel

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FilmBookCast Ep. 68