It's an all Avatar all the time episode! To celebrate the recent Avatar IMAX re-release, David, Devindra, and Jeff dive into Avatar's cultural significance (or lack thereof), the recent IMAX release, its problematic themes, and its success as a piece of sci-fi action entertainment. Also: we're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to subscribe to us on YouTube at youtube.com/slashfilmcast. Thanks to our SPONSORS this week: Go to huntakiller.com/filmcast and use code FILMCAST for $10 off ...
Oct 04, 2022•2 hr 56 min
SPONSORED: Enter the dark, twisted underworld of vampires in the official podcast about AMC’s Interview with the Vampire . Each week, writer/comedian/vampire-enthusiast Naomi Ekperigin will be joined by the actors and writers behind this adaptation of Anne Rice's classic novel – unpacking the twists and turns of every episode. You'll hear exclusive behind the scenes stories from the set and writers' room, plus deep dives into the history of the vampire genre. Horror experts will share how the va...
Oct 03, 2022•4 min
David, Devindra, and Jeff react to James Cameron's latest interview , get excited for Andor's version of Star Wars , praise the brilliant filmmaking in Athena , then dive into Don't Worry Darling . Also: we're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to subscribe to us on YouTube at youtube.com/slashfilmcast. Thanks to our SPONSORS this week: Go to Microdose.com and use code: filmcast to get free shipping & 30% off your first order Use code filmcast to get 15% off ClickUp's massive Unli...
Sep 27, 2022•2 hr 40 min
David, Devindra, and Jeff get disappointed by Confess, Fletch , are dazzled by the new Andor series, and get baffled by Paws of Fury before diving into The Woman King . Also: we're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to subscribe to us on YouTube at youtube.com/slashfilmcast. Thanks to our SPONSORS this week: Microdose gummies: go to Microdose.com and use code: filmcast to get free shipping & 30% off your first order. ExpressVPN: Visit ExpressVPN.com/filmcast , and get three extra ...
Sep 20, 2022•2 hr 40 min
David, Jeff, and Devindra gather again with Peter Sciretta from Slashfilm and Ordinary Adventures and Germain Lussier from Gizmodo and iO9 to discuss the results of this year's Summer Movie Wager. Thanks to our SPONSORS this week: Go to clickup.com and sign up today using code filmcast to get 15% off ClickUP's massive Unlimited Plan for a year—meaning you can start reclaiming your time for under $5 a month. Go to Microdose.com and use code: filmcast to get free shipping & 30% off your first ...
Sep 13, 2022•2 hr 36 min
David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss the brilliance of Aubrey Plaza in Emily The Criminal , marvel over how expensive The Rings of Power looks, and dive into George Miller's newest film Three Thousand Years of Longing . Also: we're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to subscribe to us on YouTube at youtube.com/slashfilmcast. Thanks to our sponsors for this episode Go to getquip.com/filmcast right now and get your first refill FREE Go to Microdose.com and use code filmcast to get free shi...
Sep 06, 2022•2 hr 46 min
David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss the new League of Their Own Series, the conclusion of Only Murders in the Building Season 2 , and finally get around to your recommendations about Coherence . Then, they dive into Julius Avery's new film Samaritan, streaming right now on Prime Video. Learn more about National Cinema Day here. Also: we're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to subscribe to us on YouTube at youtube.com/slashfilmcast. Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend titles. Thanks t...
Aug 30, 2022•2 hr 33 min
David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss the return of Moviepass , what's happening to all of HBO's stuff (see: Owen Dennis's substack ), then dive into the latest A24 murder mystery, Bodies Bodies Bodies . Also: we're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to subscribe to us on YouTube at youtube.com/slashfilmcast. This episode is brought to you thanks to our sponsors! Go to PlayBackbone.com/FILMCAST now to order your Backbone, for a limited time, and get FREE access to over 350 console games a...
Aug 23, 2022•2 hr 51 min
David, Jeff, and Devindra are joined by Dan Trachtenberg to discuss the making of Prey . Support this podcast: http://patreon.com/filmpodcast Watch this conversation on YouTube: http://youtube.com/slashfilmcast
Aug 17, 2022•1 hr 28 min
David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss the miracle of Bluey, the incisiveness of Not Okay , and the brilliance of Dan Trachtenberg's Prey . Also: we're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to subscribe to us on YouTube at youtube.com/slashfilmcast. Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend titles. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag website. Thanks to our sponsors this week! To learn more about microdosing THC go to Microdose.com and use code: filmcast to get free shipping & 3...
Aug 16, 2022•2 hr 45 min
Note: This is an excerpt from this week's After Dark episode. Sign up for ad-free episodes of The Filmcast and exclusive After Darks at patreon.com/filmpodcast. David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss Andrew Semans' Resurrection , starring Rebecca Hall.
Aug 13, 2022•28 min
David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss all the news from Warner Bros. Discovery this week , admire the history of ILM in Light and Magic , delve into the dreams of The Sandman , and review David Leitch's Bullet Train . Also: we're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to subscribe to us on YouTube at youtube.com/slashfilmcast. Thanks to our sponsors this week! Use code filmcast to get 15% off ClickUp's massive Unlimited Plan for a year—meaning you can start reclaiming your time for under $5 a...
Aug 09, 2022•2 hr 48 min
David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss the brilliance of Players , the chilling nature of X, and the sweet slow burn of For All Mankind before diving into the medium pleasures of The Gray Man. Thanks to our sponsors for making this episode possible: Go to microdose.com and use code “filmcast” to get free shipping and 30% off your first order. Go to getquip.com/filmcast and you’ll get your first refill free. Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend titles. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slasht...
Aug 02, 2022•2 hr 37 min
David, Jeff, and Devindra are joined by Dan Gvozden from the Amazing Spider-Talk podcast to discuss Marvel's Phase 5 plans and Phase 6 plans , before the main trio dive into Jordan Peele's Nope. Thanks to our sponsors this week: Go to playbackbone.com/filmcast and get free access to over 350 console games, one month free Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, one month free Apple Arcade, two months free Google Stadia Pro, and three months free of Discord Nitro. Use code filmcast to get 15% off ClickUp’s massi...
Jul 26, 2022•2 hr 9 min
Note: This is the first half of this week's After Dark episode. Sign up for ad-free episodes of The Filmcast and exclusive After Darks at patreon.com/filmpodcast. David, Devindra, and Jeff are joined by Blake Howard from One Heat Minute Productions to discuss Zack Snyder's Troll Army , and what it's like to be a Bluey fan....
Jul 23, 2022•36 min
David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss your reactions to the gentleminions phenomenon, discuss the pleasures of episodic television, and dive into Marcel the Shell with Shoes On . Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend titles. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag website. Thanks to our sponsors for this week: Go to microdose.com and use code filmcast to get free shipping & 30% off your first order Weekly Plugs David - Decoding Westworld S4E4 Recap: Generation Loss Devindra - This Wee...
Jul 19, 2022•2 hr 42 min
David, Jeff, and Devindra comment on James Cameron’s PR coup, and assess the #Gentleminions trend before tackling Taika Waititi’s latest MCU entry. Thanks to our sponsors this week: Go to microdose.com and use code filmcast to get free shipping and 30% off your first order Go to getquip.com/filmcast and get your first refill free. Weekly Plugs David - Decoding Westworld is covering Westworld Devindra - Engadget Podcast on the Supreme Court’s EPA ruling Jeff - cameo.com/jeffcannata Shownotes (All...
Jul 12, 2022•2 hr 10 min
Devindra is out this week, but David and Jeff are joined by Carlos Aguilar to discuss sequel titles and Phil Tippett's Mad God . Follow Carlos on Twitter and check out his New York Times profile of Phil Tippett. Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon . Listen and subscribe to David’s interview podcast Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his YouTube channel . Check out Jeff Cannata’s podcasts DLC and We Have Concerns . Listen to Devindra's podcast with Engadget on all things tech. You...
Jul 05, 2022•1 hr 11 min
Dave, Jeff, and Devindra discuss Spiderhead's disastrous last act, have fun with the new Irma Vep miniseries, then dive into the latest Derrickson/Cargill collaboration, The Black Phone . Thanks to our sponsor this week: Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to nordvpn.com/filmcast to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + Free Threat Protection + 1 additional month for free. Weekly Plugs David - Culturally Relevant interview with Elizabeth Williamson Devindra - Engadget Podcast on Appl...
Jun 28, 2022•2 hr 40 min
David, Jeff, and Devindra try to figure out what the lack of colon in Jurassic World Dominion is all about, learn what happens when Jerry and Marge Go Large, and dive into Pixar's latest sci-fi spin-off Lightyear . Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend titles. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag website. A big thanks to our Sponsors this week: Manscaped - Get 20% off and free shipping with the code "filmcast" at Manscaped.com Backbone - Go to playbackbone.com/filmcast now to order...
Jun 21, 2022•2 hr 1 min
David, Jeff, and Devindra are joined by Patrick H. Willems to praise the latest MCU TV show, try to figure out what was going on in David Cronenberg's Crash , and dive into Colin Trevorrow's latest sci-fi thriller. Links: Follow Patrick on Twitter Subscribe to Patrick's YouTube channel Watch Night of the Coconut when it debuts on Nebula Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend titles. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag website. Thanks to our sponsors this week: Quip: If you go to ge...
Jun 14, 2022•2 hr 54 min
David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss the unbelievable box office performance of Top Gun Maverick, get spooked out by Crimes of the Future , and argue about Obi-Wan's relationship to Star Wars . Then, they're joined by Hoai-Tran Bui to discuss RRR on Netflix. Read Ritesh Babu's breakdown of the politics of RRR. Follow Hoai-Tran Bui @ htranbui on Twitter. Subscribe to Hoai-Tran Bui’s podcast, Trekking Through Time and Space . Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend titles. Thanks to Mike C for building...
Jun 07, 2022•2 hr 8 min
The Filmcast After Dark is a series where we talk about a variety of random topics that didn't make it into the main podcast. Sign up to receive ad-free episodes and exclusive After Darks over at patreon.com/filmpodcast. In this episode, David, Jeff, and Devindra, discuss the state of theatrical filmgoing, then dive into Top Gun (1986) . Also: Is Tom Cruise still a sex symbol?
Jun 02, 2022•1 hr 4 min
This week, it's all Maverick all the time! Germain Lussier joins the crew for our review of Top Gun: Maverick . Featured Review (~8:00) Top Gun: Maverick Spoilers (~37:20) Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon . Listen and subscribe to David’s interview podcast Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his YouTube channel . Check out Jeff Cannata’s podcasts DLC and We Have Concerns . Listen to Devindra's podcast with Engadget on all things tech. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(A...
May 31, 2022•1 hr 14 min
David, Devindra, and Jeff check out Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers, Love Death + Robots, and The Lincoln Lawyer this week. For their feature review, the Filmcast is joined by Hoai-Tran Bui to watch Men , the latest A24 horror directed by Alex Garland. Follow Hoai-Tran Bui @ htranbui on Twitter. Subscribe to Hoai-Tran Bui’s podcast, Trekking Through Time and Space . Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend titles. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag website. Thanks to our sponsors this ...
May 24, 2022•2 hr 54 min
This week on the Filmcast, David, Devindra, and Jeff talk about Bullshit: The Game, Under the Banner of Heaven, and Kids in the Hall . For the feature review, the Filmcast visits On the Count of Three , the feature directorial debut of Jerrod Carmichael. Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend titles. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag website. Thanks to our sponsor this week: Backbone. Find your next adventure at https://playbackbone.com/filmcast/ Weekly Plugs David - Better Call ...
May 17, 2022•2 hr 39 min
David, Devindra, and Jeff are joined by Dan Gvozden from the Amazing Spider-Talk podcast to. Then, they tackle Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness . Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend titles. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag website. Weekly Plugs David - Culturally Relevant discussion on the fall of Tudum Dan - Amazing Spider-Talk (new run) Devindra - Alienware’s ultra wide QD-OLED gaming monitor Jeff - cameo.com/jeffcannata Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate ...
May 10, 2022•2 hr 18 min
David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss the news coming out of CinemaCon, Everything Everywhere All at Once box office, and development on the Fast X production . For the feature review, the Filmcast sees The Northman , the newest movie by director Robert Eggers. Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend titles. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag website. Thanks to our sponsor this week: Quip. Visit getquip.com /FILMCAST and get your first re-fill free. Weekly Plugs David - Better Call Sau...
May 03, 2022•2 hr 54 min
In this episode of the Filmcast, David, Devindra, and Jeff are joined by Keith Phipps, writer of the Reveal, to chat about Better Call Saul , Barry , and the ramification of the Netflix situation. The Filmcast reviews The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent , the newest action-comedy starring Nicholas Cage and Pedro Pascal. Follow Keith on Twitter @kphipps3000 Buy Age of Cage here . Subscribe to The Reveal newsletter here . Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend titles. Thanks to Mike C for build...
Apr 26, 2022•2 hr 31 min
The Summer Movie Wager returns! Old friends Germain Lussier (Follow on Twitter @GermainLussier. ) and Peter Sciretta (Follow on Twitter @Petersciretta ) place their bets, along with the Filmcast, on this summer’s box office. Come back to see who will emerge as the winner of 2022’s summer movie wager. For rules, scoreboard, and trivia, visit www.thesummermoviewager.com . Follow the wager on Twitter @SumMovieW . Subscribe to Peter's Ordinary Adventures on YouTube here . Read Germain's work at io9 ...
Apr 19, 2022•2 hr 39 min
