On the April 15, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson talks about the latest film and TV news, and then is joined by multiple people to talk about Faces of Death, present an interview with the filmmakers behind that movie, and Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2, and present an interview with the folks behind that project as well.

(~00:25) News

(~16:03) Faces of Death

Faces Of Death Review: The Infamous Mondo Movie Is Reborn As A Smart Meta Slasher

(~33:24) Daniel Goldhaber and Isa Mazzei interview

(~42:10) Monarch: Legacy Of Monsters Season 2 Review: A Godzilla/Kong-Sized Adventure Bogged Down By Too Much Melodrama

(~52:47) Anna Sawai/Kiersey Clemons/Ren Watabe Interview

(~56:34) Tory Tunnell Interview

(~01:01:05) Kurt and Wyatt Russell 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!
Check out Liquid IV and use my code FILMWEEKLY for a great deal: https://www.liquid-iv.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy