On the September 10, 2025 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by several people to talk about the latest film and TV news, chat about The Conjuring: Last Rites, and have a spoiler-filled conversation about the new TV show, The Paper. We’ll also present a quick interview with a couple of that show’s cast members, and then wrap with a conversation about Spike Lee’s Highest 2 Lowest.
(~:30) In The News:
- https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/will-smith-sets-first-look-film-deal-paramount-1236360208/
- https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/street-fighter-movie-plot-cast-1236361494/ (Legendary/Paramount deal)
- Bluey movie coming to theaters on August 6, 2027 (will likely be competing with Secret Wars, Shrek 5, and Frozen III for biggest movie of the year)
- https://variety.com/2025/film/news/michael-caine-ends-retirement-last-witch-hunter-2-1236512021/
- https://www.slashfilm.com/1962376/the-conjuring-last-rites-box-office-domination-reasons/
- https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/the-conjuring-hbo-max-series-nancy-won-showrunner-1236512675/
- https://deadline.com/2025/09/amityville-horror-david-f-sandberg-reimagining-amazon-mgm-1236512692/
- https://deadline.com/2025/09/cliffhanger-sequel-reboot-sylvester-stallone-classic-1236510228/
- https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/amc-theatres-horror-fans-slash-pass-1236362854/
(~20:55) The Conjuring: Last Rites
The Conjuring: Last Rites Review: The Warrens Go Out With A Scream In This Hectic, Sweet Finale
(~37:45) The Paper
(~01:06:05) Melvin Gregg and Ramona Young, who play Detrick and Nicole
(~01:10:56) Highest 2 Lowest
Highest 2 Lowest Review: Spike Lee & Denzel Washington Reunite For A Bumpy, Exciting Kurosawa Remake
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