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The Filmcast

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In The Filmcast, hardcore geeks David Chen, Devindra Hardawar, and Jeff Cannata debate, pontificate, and delve into the latest films, TV shows, and other entertainment-related items from the past week. Weekly guests include everyday bloggers, webmaster luminaries, film directors, and movie stars from all walks of life. You can reach us at [email protected] and find more podcast episodes at http://www.thefilmcast.com

Episodes

Ep. 665 - Everything Everywhere All at Once (GUEST: Walter Chaw from Film Freak Central)

Devindra is back to talk to David and Jeff about the birthing story, the summer of Morbius, and Will Smith’s Oscar ban. For the feature review, the Filmcast is joined by Walter Chaw, critic from Film Freak Central, to review Everything Everywhere All at Once , the latest A24 film directed by Daniels. Follow Walter Chaw on Twitter . Read Walter Chaw's review of Everything Everywhere All at Once . : Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend titles. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag we...

Apr 12, 20222 hr 5 min

Ep. 664 - Morbius (GUEST: Caroline Siede from Role Calling)

Caroline Siede is back to chat with David and Jeff about Oscar follow-ups, short films, and dad jokes. For the feature review, the Filmcast covers Morbius , the newest supervillain film starring Jared Leto. Follow Caroline Siede on Twitter . Check out Caroline's podcast, Role Calling . Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend titles. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag website. Thanks to our sponsors this week: Trade Coffee, Quip, NordVPN, MasterClass. Visit drinktrade.com/FILMCAST a...

Apr 05, 20222 hr 5 min

Ep. 663 - The Lost City (GUEST: Caroline Siede from Role Calling)

Devindra welcomes a baby boy ! David and Jeff are joined by Caroline Siede from Role Calling to talk about what happened at the Oscars last night. For the feature review, the Filmcast ventures into The Lost City , an action-adventure film starring Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum. Follow Caroline Siede on Twitter . Check out Caroline's podcast, Role Calling . Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend a title for us to watch. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag website: https://hashta...

Mar 29, 20222 hr 44 min

Ep. 662 - After Yang

David, Devindra, and Jeff welcome perhaps the most important film news of the year: Avatar 2 teaser dropping before the next Marvel movie. For the feature review, the Filmcast dives into After Yang , the latest film written and directed by Kogonada. Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend a title for us to watch. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag website: https://hashtagslashtag.com/ Thanks to our sponsors this week: Fast Growing Trees, Theragun, StoryWorth, and NordVPN. Visit fas...

Mar 22, 20222 hr

Ep. 661 - The Adam Project

David, Devindra, and Jeff remember actor William Hurt. For the feature review, the Filmcast travels to The Adam Project , the Netflix sci-fi directed by Shawn Levy starring Ryan Reynolds. Read The Daily Beast’s article about William Hurt here . Read Nina Metz’s article about Hollywood’s scammer fixation here . Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend a title for us to watch. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag website: https://hashtagslashtag.com/ Thanks to our sponsors this week: Tr...

Mar 15, 20222 hr 9 min

Ep. 660 - The Batman (GUEST: Blake Howard from One Heat Minute Productions)

David checks out Hulu’s Fresh and The Dropout while Devindra and Jeff watch HBO’s Our Flag Means Death . For the feature, the Filmcast reviews The Batman, the latest iteration of the DC hero directed by Matt Reeves. Follow Blake Howard on Twitter here . Check out his podcast One Heat Minute here . Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend a title for us to watch. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag website: https://hashtagslashtag.com/ Thanks to our sponsors this week: Lumi Labs, Pret...

Mar 09, 20223 hr 31 min

Ep. 659 - Scream (GUEST: Jordan Crucchiola from Feeling Seen)

David and Devindra chat about this season of Euphoria while Jeff checks out Ali Wong’s new comedy special Don Wong. For the feature, the Filmcast reviews Scream (2022) with Jordan Crucchiola, host of Feeling Seen . How does the fifth installment in the horror franchise live up to Wes Craven’s legacy? Follow Jordan on Twitter @JorCru . Check out Jordan's podcast, Feeling Seen . Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend a title for us to watch. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag websit...

Mar 02, 20222 hr 48 min

Ep. 658 - Uncharted (GUEST: Christian Spicer from DLC)

David, Devindra, and Jeff invite Christian Spicer, Jeff’s co-host on DLC , to chat about Uncharted . How does the movie, based on the IP of the same name from Naughty Dog , buck the trend of other video games adaptations? Follow Christian @Spicer on Twitter Support the DLC podcast on Patreon here . Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend a title for us to watch. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag website: https://hashtagslashtag.com/ Thanks to our sponsor today: Trade Coffee. Visit...

Feb 23, 20222 hr 9 min

Ep. 657 - Kimi (GUEST: Tasha Robinson from Polygon)

KIMI! Play Filmcast with David, Devindra, and Jeff featuring guest host Tasha Robinson from Polygon, the episode where they review the latest Steven Soderbergh thriller. Follow Tasha on Twitter @TashaRobinson Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend a title for us to watch. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag website: https://hashtagslashtag.com/ Thanks to our sponsors this week: Theragun, NordVPN, MUBI, and Hello Fresh. Go to therabody.com/FILMCAST and get your Gen 4 theragun today....

Feb 16, 20222 hr 18 min

Ep. 656 - Nightmare Alley (GUEST: Chris Evangelista from Slashfilm)

Devindra discusses the consequences of Moonfall while David visits Raised by Wolves season 2. For the feature review, the Filmcast, alongside Chris Evanglista, editor and critic for slashfilm.com , enter Nightmare Alley, Guillermo del Toro’s reimagination of the classic horror. Follow Chris on Twitter @ cevangelista413 Read Chris Evangelista’s review of Nightmare Alley here . Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend a title for us to watch. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag website...

Feb 08, 20222 hr 1 min

Ep. 655 - A Hero (GUEST: Roxana Hadadi from Vulture)

David and Devindra, along with Vulture film critic Roxana Hadadi, attend the Sundance Film Festival remotely. For the feature review, the Filmcast and guest watch A Hero , the newest movie by acclaimed Iranian director Asghar Farhadi. Follow Roxana on Twitter @roxana_hadadi Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend a title for us to watch. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag website: https://hashtagslashtag.com/ Thanks to our sponsors this week: Trade Coffee, PrettyLitter, NordVPN, an...

Feb 01, 20222 hr 1 min

Ep. 654 - Station Eleven

Jeff is back and shares his thoughts on The Tragedy of Macbeth . David and Devindra attend The Sundance Film Festival virtually. For the feature review, the Filmcast watches Station Eleven, an HBO original series about a global pandemic. Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend a title for us to watch. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag website: https://hashtagslashtag.com/ Thanks to our sponsors this week: Mejuri, Netflix, Hello Fresh, and Theragun. Visit mejuri.com/FILMCAST for 10...

Jan 25, 20222 hr 20 min

Ep. 653 - The Tragedy of Macbeth (GUEST: Caroline Siede)

This week, David and Devindra are joined by Caroline Siede to chat about Yellow Jacket , Search Party , and Encanto . For the feature, the Filmcast reviews The Tragedy of Macbeth . Tune in to hear what mixing Denzel Washington, Frances McDormand, Joel Coen, and Shakespeare produces. Follow Caroline on Twitter here . Listen to her Role Calling podcast here . Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend a title for us to watch. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag website: https://hashtagsl...

Jan 18, 20222 hr 35 min

Ep. 652 - Don't Look Up

David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss whether or not the Golden Globes actually happened, reflect on some incredible documentaries, then dive into Adam McKay's latest. Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend a title for us to watch. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag website: https://hashtagslashtag.com/ Weekly Plugs David - David's Twitter Spaces with Scott Mendelsohn Devindra - Engadget Podcast: Everything we loved (and hated) at CES 2022 Jeff - Jeff's Cameo Shownotes (All timestamps...

Jan 11, 20222 hr 54 min

After Dark: Looking Back on the Films of 2021

David, Jeff, and Devindra look back on the films of 2021 and discuss: Honorable mentions Biggest disappointments Movies we didn't get Movies they didn't get Best film of 2022

Jan 08, 202248 min

Ep. 651 - The Top 10 Films of 2021

It’s the most wonderful episode of the year! For the first episode of 2022, David, Devindra, and Jeff count down their top ten films of 2021. In a year full of ups and downs, tune in to find out what the Filmcast loved in and out of the movie theaters. Read The Playlist’s biggest entertainment stories of the year here . Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend a title for us to watch. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag website: https://hashtagslashtag.com/ Thanks to our sponsors ton...

Jan 04, 20222 hr 25 min

Ep. 650 - The Matrix Resurrections (GUEST: Patrick H. Willems)

Happy Holidays! This week, the Filmcast leaps into The Matrix Resurrections with Patrick H. Willems. Does the fourth installment in The Matrix series, directed by Lana Wachowski, live up to the original? Subscribe to Patrick's YouTube channel here . Follow Patrick on Twitter here . Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend a title for us to watch. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag website: https://hashtagslashtag.com/ Thanks to our sponsors this week: PrettyLitter and NordVPN. Visit...

Dec 28, 20212 hr 20 min

Ep. 649 - Spider-Man: No Way Home (GUEST: Dan Gvozden from The Amazing Spider-Talk)

David, Devindra, and Jeff chat about the shocking season finale of Succession. For the feature review, the Filmcast cannot discuss the much-anticipated new Spider-Man movie without inviting Dan Gvozden, host of the Amazing Spider-Talk podcast. Tune in for the spoiler-filled review of Spider-Man: No Way Home. Follow Dan on Twitter and Listen to the Amazing Spider-Talk podcast here . Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend a title for us to watch. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag w...

Dec 21, 20212 hr 1 min

Ep. 648 - West Side Story (2021) (GUEST: Caroline Siede)

David, Devindra, and Jeff talk about the cancellation of Netflix’s live-action Cowboy Bebop . Devindra catches up on theater-going in New York City while David and Jeff cram movies by the end of the year. For the feature review, the cast visits West Side Story , Steven Spielberg’s take on the classic musical. Subscribe to Caroline’s podcast, Role Calling here . Follow Caroline on Twitter . Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend a title for us to watch. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Sl...

Dec 14, 20212 hr 55 min

Ep. 647 - The Power of the Dog

’Tis the season for Spotify Wrapped, a way to check how much of Filmcast you have listened at the end of the year. Thank you all for tuning in, no matter what podcast platform you use. For the feature review, David, Devindra, and Jeff watch The Power of the Dog , the new Jane Campion movie available on Netflix. Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend a title for us to watch. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag website: https://hashtagslashtag.com/ Thanks to our sponsors this week: H...

Dec 07, 20212 hr 50 min

Ep. 646 - tick, tick…BOOM!

David, Devindra, and Jeff remember iconic composer Stephen Sondheim. Devindra previews Sundance Film Festival this year. For the feature review, the cast watches tick, tick…BOOM! Lin-Manuel Miranda’s feature directorial debut. Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend a title for us to watch. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag website: https://hashtagslashtag.com/ Thanks to our sponsors this week: MUBI. Visit mubi.com/FILMCAST for a month of free movies. Weekly Plugs David - David’s ...

Nov 30, 20212 hr 46 min

Ep. 645 - Ghostbusters: Afterlife (GUEST: Dan Murrell)

This week, David, Devindra, and Jeff are joined by Dan Murrell to chat about Ghostbusters: Afterlife . How does the fourth film in the Ghostbusters franchise, directed by Jason Reitman, measure up to the originals? Subscribe to Dan's YouTube channel here . Follow Dan on Twitter here . Support Dan's Patreon page here . Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend a title for us to watch. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag website: https://hashtagslashtag.com/ Thanks to our sponsors this ...

Nov 23, 20212 hr

Ep. 644 - The French Dispatch

It’s the new Filmcast theme song! David, Devindra and Jeff reach into the mailbag and discuss reactions to the Eternals review. For the feature film, the Filmcast watches The French Dispatch , the latest Wes Anderson joint. Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend a title for us to watch. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag website: https://hashtagslashtag.com/ Thanks to our sponsors this week: StoryWorth and Theragun. Go to StoryWorth.com/slashfilmcast to get $10 off your purchase! ...

Nov 17, 20212 hr 43 min

Ep. 643 - Eternals (GUEST: Katie Smith-Wong)

This week, David gets a new “B-movies Corner” stinger music. For the feature review, the Filmcast is joined by critic Katie Smith-Wong to discuss Eternals . Tune in to find out how the Academy Award-winning director Chloe Zhao may have made one of the worst Marvel movies. Follow Katie on Twitter @KatieSmithWong Listen to Katie’s interview with Chloe Zhao here . Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend a title for us to watch. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag website: https://hasht...

Nov 09, 20212 hr 16 min

Ep. 642 - Last Night in Soho (GUEST: Alisha Grauso)

This week, Devindra checks out V/H/S/94 while Jeff gives his co-hosts a surprise. For the feature review, the Filmcast is joined by Alisha Grauso to chat about Last Night in Soho , the latest movie by director Edgar Wright. Check out the interview with director Edgar Wright on David’s other podcast Culturally Relevant . Follow Alisha on Twitter at @AlishaGrauso Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend a title for us to watch. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag website: https://hasht...

Nov 02, 20212 hr

Ep. 641 - Dune (GUEST: Siddhant Adlakha)

Denis Villeneuve’s Dune is upon us. The Filmcast is joined by film critic Siddhant Adlakha to talk about the most anticipated film of the year. Follow Siddhant on Twitter at @SiddhantAdlakha Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend a title for us to watch. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag website: https://hashtagslashtag.com/ Thanks to our sponsors this week: MUBI and PrettyLitter. Visit mubi.com/FILMCAST for a month of free movies. Visit PrettyLitter.com and use promo code FILMCA...

Oct 26, 20212 hr 7 min

Ep. 640 - Halloween Kills

David gets excited over The Last Duel while Devindra chats about the new season of Succession . Jeff urges the co-hosts to watch The Premise . For the feature review, the Filmcast talks about Halloween Kills , the latest entry in the Halloween franchise directed by David Gordon Green. Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend a title for us to watch. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag website: https://hashtagslashtag.com/ Thanks to our sponsors this week: Prisoner Wines and Hello Fre...

Oct 19, 20212 hr 39 min

Ep. 639 - No Time to Die (GUEST: Phil Nobile Jr. from Fangoria)

David, Devindra, and Jeff chat about the movie Titane , Lamb , and Dave Chappelle’s new comedy special. For the feature review, the Filmcast is joined by Phil Nobile Jr. to talk about No Time to Die , the latest entry in the James Bond series. Follow Phil Nobile Jr. on Twitter . Read Phil's review of No Time To Die here . Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend a title for us to watch. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag website: https://hashtagslashtag.com/ Thanks to our sponsors t...

Oct 12, 20212 hr 25 min

Ep. 638 - Many Saints of Newark (GUEST: Matt Zoller Seitz from Rogerebert.com and Vulture)

David talks about the new Netflix film The Guilty, Devindra mentions the Apple TV+ series Foundation, and Jeff brings up The Problems with Jon Stewart . For the feature review, the Filmcast is joined by Matt Zoller Seitz, Editor-at-large at RogerEbert.com and author of The Sopranos Sessions , to watch Many Saints of Newark. Find out how does this prequel live up to the HBO series The Sopranos ? Follow Matt on Twitter @mattzollerseitz Pre-order Matt’s new book A Lie Agreed Upon: The Deadwood Chro...

Oct 05, 20212 hr 8 min