On the January 21, 2019 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor in chiefPeter Scirettais joined by /Film managing editorJacob Hall, weekend editorBrad Oman, senior writerBen Pearson, and writersHoai-Tran BuiandChris Evangelistato talk about what they've been up to at the Water Cooler.You can subscribe to /Film Daily oniTunes,Google Play,Overcast,Spotifyand all the popular podcast apps (here is theRSSURL if you need it).
Opening Banter:This is an exciting week at /Film HQ because three of our writers are getting ready to go to Park City Utah for Sundance. Guys, are you prepared?At The Water Cooler:
What we've beenDoing:
Peter took anImprov comedy introductory classto help learn how to be more in the moment in his magic. It's been raining a lot in Los Angeles, so last week Peter didn't go out much. He did go to theMagic Castleand had a really good conversation with some of the magicians there about his current path in magic.
Brad attended a Mormon wedding in Utah for his girlfriend's sister and had to do so many errands and decorating, and even got a pedicure for the first time.
HT went to the preview for theBattle Angel: Alita – Passport to Iron Cityimmersive event.
Ben went toAn Evening withLudwig Goransson
What we've beenReading:
Chris readFlying with Confidence: The proven programme to fix your flying fears. It didn't help. He also readFlying without Fear: Effective Strategies to Get You Where You Need to Go, which was a little better, but not by much.
Jacob finished the first three hardcover volumes ofBattle Angel Alita.
Ben readThe Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay.
What we've beenWatching:
Peter watched the first episode ofTitan Gamesthanks to Jacob's recommendation. He watched theFyre Frauddocumentary on Hulu, and theFyredocumentary on Netflix. (Chris and HT watched both, Jacob watched the Hulu one)
Brad watchedTullyandThe Perfect Bid: The Contestant Who Knew Too Much.
Jacob watched Gaspar Noe'sClimax,Fyre Fraud,True Detectiveseason 3,Practical Magic,Halloween, and started his annualGame of Thronesrewatch.
Ben watchedPolice Story 2, the first episode ofEscape at Dannemora,Bad Times at the El Royale,Hotel Artemis,The Philadelphia Story, andThe Women
Chris watchedFyre FraudandFyre, along withThe Standoff at Sparrow Creek.
HT sawIf Beale Street Could Talk, The Commuter,Fyre FraudandFyre, caught up withCrazy Ex-GirlfriendandChilling Adventures of Sabrina.
What we've beenEating:
Peter ordered new jeans that are 6 inches smaller, and they fit! He also started taking less heartburn medication because apparently he's healthier now. New Keto or low sugar food discoveries includeChocZero squares,ChocZero Peppermint Bark. andChocoRite Chocolate Crispy Caramel(which tastes like an 100 grand candy bar).
Jacob wants to thank SlimFast's Keto peanut butter cups for existing and loves Swerve cake mix.
Brad triedMountain Dew Amp Game FuelandThe Most Stuf Oreos.
What we've beenPlaying:
Jacob finished his first batch ofWarhammer 40Kfigures, assembled and primed a whole lot more, and practiced his painting on some metallic Reaper figures.
You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today's show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes.
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