Wicked: For Good, Train Dreams (With Co-Writer/Director Clint Bentley), Sisu: Road to Revenge (With Director Jalmari Helander)

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 Good Wicked: For Good Review: Cynthia Erivo And Ariana Grande Fly High In A 'Good' Sequel (~38:45) Train Dreams Train 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 Revenge Sisu 2's Most Challenging Action Scene Was Literal Mayhem For The Crew [Exclusive] (~01:17:32) Sisu 2 director Jalmari Helander 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. 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 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