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

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Podcast: [/Film Weekly](https://stenobird.com/podcast/film-weekly-750119)
Published: 2026-05-27T19:23:38+00:00
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## Resource

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 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…

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