The Mandalorian and Grogu Isn't Even Really A Movie + Passenger (Feat. An Interview with Director André Øvredal)

On the May 27, 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 The Mandalorian and Grogu and Passenger (and present an interview with that film’s director).

(~00:25) News

• Mario directors going to Netflix
• Fincher’s movie going to IMAX
• https://deadline.com/2026/05/michael-chiklis-joins-tyrant-movie-charlize-theron-1236915921/
• https://deadline.com/2026/05/francesca-scorsese-mr-amp-mrs-smith-season-2-donald-glover-1236915913/
• https://deadline.com/2026/05/rick-and-morty-movie-director-jacob-hair-in-works-1236916443/
• https://variety.com/2026/film/global/paddington-4-movie-armando-iannucci-dougal-wilson-1236754996/
• https://deadline.com/2026/05/matt-damon-daniels-movie-the-dish-1236916873/
• https://deadline.com/2026/05/radio-silence-directing-choose-your-own-adventure-20th-1236918094/

(~3:29) The Mandalorian and Grogu

The Mandalorian And Grogu Review: Star Wars Has Never Felt Duller Or More Mundane

(~33:08) Passenger

Passenger Review: Jump Scares And Clumsy Mythology Abound In This Vanlife Horror Movie

(~39:47) Andre Ovredal interview

(~55:30) I Love Boosters

I Love Boosters Review: A Delirious, Overwhelming, And Hilarious Satire

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