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 from earlier this year about a documentary called Predators (no relation to the sci-fi franchise) and present an interview with that film’s director as well. (~00:39) Plug! /Film Gift Guide (~02:12) In The News: https://www.slashfilm.com/2018318/kpop-demon-hunters-confirmed-release-window/ https://www.slashfilm.com/2018782/gremlins-3-missing-most-important-part-original-films-joe-dante/ https://www.slashfilm.com/2022800/superman-jimmy-olsen-tv-spin-off-netflix-series-american-vandal-creators/ https://www.slashfilm.com/2022833/natalie-portman-dc-comics-movie-v-for-vendetta-hbo-tv-series/ https://variety.com/2025/film/news/sabrina-carpenter-alice-in-wonderland-musical-movie-1236575238/ Phil Johnston (Wreck-It Ralph, Zootopia) to write a live-action View Master movie for Mattel Studios (~08:16) Frankenstein conversation (~17:37) Frankenstein spoilers Frankenstein Review: Guillermo Del Toro's Gloriously Gothic Monster Movie Is Alive (~29:55) Being Eddie (~45:04) Angus Wall interview (~01:09:43) Predator: Badlands spoiler conversation Predator: Badlands Review: Dan Trachtenberg Delivers The Most Radical Predator Film Since The Original (~01:27:45) Dan Trachtenberg interview (~01:36:50) Predators conversation This Must-Watch Doc Asks Uncomfortable Questions About A True Crime Sensation (~01:46:41) David Osit 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. Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com . 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/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy