Mini-Water Cooler: The Library Book, The Day of The Locust, Nimona, and More

On the September 22, 2023 episode of The /Film Show, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film editor BJ Colangelo to gather around the virtual water cooler and talk about what they’ve been up to. Opening Banter: At The Water Cooler : What we’ve been Doing : Ben interviewed Aidan Gillen . BJ went to Wish press day (can’t talk details) once upon a studio (can talk details!) at the El Capitan, and did a podcast about American Graffiti with Brad! What we’ve been Reading : Ben read The Library Book by Susan Orlean. BJ read Lindsay Romain’s Essay “I Used to Float, Now I Just Fall Down” about Barbie on Bright Wall/Dark Room What we’ve been Watching : Ben watched Suzume, A Haunting in Venice, No One Will Save You, Elemental, and Nimona. BJ watched Bottoms (again), The Day of the Locust, Phrogging: Hider in My House What we’ve been Eating : BJ has been eating Kronchis What we’ve been Playing : BJ has been playing assorted Five Nights at Freddy’s games Valerie’s Scooby-Doo oral history! All the other stuff you need to know: This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FILMDAILY and get on your way to being your best self. You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes. The /Film Show is published two times a week, bringing you the most exciting news from the world of movies and TV as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to The /Film Show on Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Overcast , Spotify and all the popular podcast apps ( RSS ). And please subscribe to our newsletter ! Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at bpearson@slashfilm.com . Please leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention the e-mail on the air. Please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts, tell your friends and spread the word! Thanks to Sam Hume for providing the basis for our logo. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy