Tune in for the thrilling conclusion to this year’s Summer Movie Wager. Thanks to Dennis for creating the Summer Movie Wager site this year and thanks to everyone for playing! Our sponsors this week are Sonos and Hello Fresh: Visit Sonos.com and use promo code Filmcast10 to get 10% off your order of $2500 or less. Visit hellofresh.com and use promo code filmcast30 for $30 off your first week of deliveries. 2017 Summer Movie Wager Rules The rules for the game come from TimeTravelReview’s Summer M...
Sep 06, 2017•1 hr 23 min
David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss the brilliance of Ozark, the racial subtext of Good Time, and why AMC doesn’t want you to be disappointed with MoviePass. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, like us on Facebook! SHOWNOTES What We’ve Been Watching David: Good Time, Icarus, Ozark Devindra: Game of Thrones, The Defenders, Death Note Jeff: Icarus, finished Ozark, Ducktails Film News: Ed Skrein backs backs out of Hellboy Mo...
Aug 30, 2017•1 hr 32 min
This week, we bring you two of our favorite reviews from the archives: Our reviews of Transformers: The Age of Extinction and Chappie. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, like us on Facebook! Featured reviews: Transformers: The Age of Extinction SPOILERS (39:26) Chappie (58:55) SPOILERS (1:21:23) Credits Our music sometimes comes from the work of Adam Warrock. You can download our theme song here. Our Slashfilmcourt mus...
Aug 23, 2017•1 hr 45 min
With David out sick, Devindra and Jeff team up this week to chat about The Glass Castle, the latest film from Short Term 12 director Destin Daniel Cretton. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, like us on Facebook! SHOWNOTES What We’ve Been Watching Devindra (03:45): Annabelle: Creation, Tacoma, Hellbade: Senua’s Sacrifice Jeff (18:17): Game of Thrones S7 Featured review: The Glass Castle (31:12) Credits Our sponsor this ...
Aug 15, 2017•49 min
David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss Kathryn Bigelow’s newest film, Detroit. Be sure to check out Angelica Jade’s review, Jason Bailey’s review, and Zeba Blay’s review. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, like us on Facebook! SHOWNOTES What We’ve Been Watching Slashfimcourt (31:30) Featured review: Detroit (44:10) SPOILERS (1:00:45) Credits Our sponsor this week is Casper. Go to casper.com/filmcast and use promo code filmc...
Aug 09, 2017•1 hr 29 min
David and Matt Singer from ScreenCrush review The Dark Tower. Then, Devindra and David discuss Bong Joon-Ho’s new film Okja. Be sure to check out Matt Singer’s review of The Dark Tower and Josh Spiegel’s review of The Dark Tower. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, like us on Facebook! SHOWNOTES Featured Review The Dark Tower (with SPOILERS) (59:15) Okja (1:20:00) Okja SPOILERS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...
Aug 05, 2017•1 hr 39 min
David, Jeff, and Devindra are joined by Britt Hayes from ScreenCrush to review Atomic Blonde. Check out Britt’s review of the film. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, like us on Facebook! SHOWNOTES Featured Review Atomic Blonde (30:15) SPOILERS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy...
Aug 01, 2017•55 min
David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss the visual brilliance of Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, plus praise Netflix shows Friends from College and Ozark. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, like us on Facebook! SHOWNOTES What We’ve Been Watching Everyone: Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets Jeff: Friends from College, Ozark Featured Review with SPOILERS (33:47) Dunkirk Credits Our sponsor this week is Bo...
Jul 26, 2017•1 hr 16 min
David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss why Pandora Land was a historical accident, the hyper-specificity of Oh Hello, the disappointing Bad Batch, and the brilliance of Hasan Minaj’s Homecoming. Read Edgar Wright’s tribute to George Romero. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, like us on Facebook! SHOWNOTES What We’ve Been Watching Jeff: Oh Hello, Friends from College Devindra: The Bad Batch ,The Defiant Ones, Game of Thrones...
Jul 19, 2017•1 hr 53 min
David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss the wonder of David Lowery’s A Ghost Story, the thrills of The Boy and the Beast, and the perils of fatherhood while hosting a film podcast. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, like us on Facebook! SHOWNOTES What We’ve Been Watching (07:50) David: Con of Thrones, A Ghost Story Devindra: The Boy and the Beast, Preacher S2, Crashing (UK) Slashfilmcourt (23:40) Featured Reviews The Big Sic...
Jul 12, 2017•1 hr 54 min
David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss HBO’s season of comedy television, Netflix’s new wrestling series Glow, and where Bloodline went wrong. To enter our Fate of the Furious contest, just email a screencap of your iTunes review to us at [email protected] with “Fate Contest” in the subject line by Friday night. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, like us on Facebook! SHOWNOTES What We’ve Been Watching David: Master of...
Jul 04, 2017•1 hr 37 min
David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss Michael Bay’s latest, Transformers: The Last Knight. Paul Scheer joins us from How Did This Get Made. Did you enjoy this review? If so, consider donating to our Slashformers Gofundme page. We’ll be taking donations through July. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, like us on Facebook! SHOWNOTES Links we discussed Optimus Prime has always been a cruel person Motion capture artists for st...
Jun 26, 2017•1 hr 48 min
David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss the ephemeral pleasures of The Trip to Italy, and Devindra and Jeff report back from E3. Check out David Chen’s new short film, Doctor B. Want to help us review Transformers: The Last Knight? Donate to our Slashformers Gofundme page. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, like us on Facebook! SHOWNOTES What We’ve Been Watching David: Rough Night Devindra: The Founder Film News Daniel Day L...
Jun 21, 2017•1 hr 41 min
David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss the pleasures of Personal Shopper, and why House of Cards isn’t super fun anymore. Want to help us review Transformers: The Last Knight? Donate to our Slashformers Gofundme page. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, like us on Facebook! SHOWNOTES Follow-up (0:30) What We’ve Been Watching (24:00) David: Catastrophe: Season 3 Devindra: Riverdale, Personal Shopper Jeff: House of Cards Featu...
Jun 13, 2017•1 hr 18 min
David, Jeff, Devindra, and Hoai-Tran Bui discuss Patty Jenkins’ Wonder Woman, and why she’s the superhero we wanted Man of Steel to be. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, like us on Facebook! SHOWNOTES Featured Review (6:00) Wonder Woman SPOILERS (44:30) After Dark (1:24:16) Credits Our sponsor this week is Hello Fresh. Go to hellofresh.com and use the promo code filmcast30 to get $30 off your first week of deliveries....
Jun 05, 2017•1 hr 34 min
David, Jeff, and Brad discuss Evan Katz’s sophomore film Small Crimes, the riveting third season of Bloodline, and the disappointing 5-25-77. Learn more about the terrible continuity of the Pirates franchise. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, like us on Facebook! SHOWNOTES What We’ve Been Watching (7:53) David: SIFF Jury, Small Crimes Jeff: Bloodline: Season 3 Brad: 5-25-77 Featured Review (40:45) Pirates of the Carib...
May 30, 2017•1 hr 41 min
David, Devindra and Jeff delve into the new Twin Peaks and get impressed by the Seattle International Film Festival’s 2017 program. Also: Come see Stephen Tobolowsky and David Chen live this Sunday, May 28th! Details here. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, like us on Facebook! SHOWNOTES What We’ve Been Watching (3:30) David: The Big Sick Devindra: Twin Peaks Film News (28:00) Terminator is returning Tom Hardy is Venom...
May 23, 2017•1 hr 36 min
David, Devindra and Jeff re-affirm that Doug Liman’s still got “it,” debate the merits of naming your child Kylo, and praise the new season of Master of None. Be sure to read how Matt Zoller Seitz inspired this week’s Leftovers. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, like us on Facebook! SHOWNOTES What We’ve Been Watching (3:30) David: The Wall Devindra: Master of None, I Love Dick Jeff: Catastrophe S3, The Detour Film New...
May 16, 2017•1 hr 36 min
David, Devindra, and Jeff are joined by Hoai-Tran Bui to discuss Nacho Vigalondo’s new film, Colossal. In the After Dark, Devindra and David chat about Lost City of Z, The Circle, and immersive VR experiences. Learn more about the Born Sexy Yesterday trope. SHOWNOTES Featured Review (0:30) Colossal (08:15) SPOILERS After Dark (40:30) Credits Our sponsor this week is Hello Fresh. Please visit Hellofresh.com and use promo code “filmcast30″ to get $30 off your first week of deliveries. Our music so...
May 09, 2017•1 hr 11 min
It’s that time of year again — the Summer movie season is upon us. And the /Filmcast team have once again gathered to compete in the 2017 Summer Movie Wager. This is the eleventh annual edition of this game. Wager your own selections for the top 10 grossing films of the summer by going to http://www.thesummermoviewager.com and enter by Friday to be featured in the leaderboards. Last two years, David Chen won the wager. This year the competition includes Devindra Hardawar, David Chen, Germain Lus...
May 03, 2017•1 hr 19 min
David, Devindra and Jeff dispute the greatness of American Gods, praise the brilliance of Dear White People, and wonder whether David is a sociopath for forcing everyone to watch Gods of Egypt. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, like us on Facebook! SHOWNOTES What We’ve Been Watching (1:30) Devindra: Handmaid’s Tale, American Gods, Dear White People Jeff: Guardians 1, Gods of Egypt Film News (38:30) Johnny Depp buys th...
May 03, 2017•1 hr 21 min
David, Devindra and Jeff remember the work of Jonathan Demme, get psyched for the comeback of M. Night Shyamalan, and discuss what it’s like to have a Ratatouille moment. In the After Dark, Dave and Jeff discuss the art of Las Vegas magic. Be sure to check out Hans Zimmer’s Coachella set. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, like us on Facebook! SHOWNOTES What We’ve Been Watching (6:30) David: Hans Zimmer Revealed Devind...
Apr 26, 2017•1 hr 47 min
In this bonus episode, Jeff, David, and Devindra discuss Makoto Shinkai’s new hit film, Your Name. Then, in the After Dark, they discuss how reality has outpaced art, and what is up with Scriptbook’s analysis of Fences. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, like us on Facebook! SHOWNOTES Featured Review (0:20) Your Name (13:45) SPOILERS After Dark (43:30) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For ...
Apr 20, 2017•59 min
David, Devindra and Jeff are joined by Ben Pearson to discuss The Fate of the Furious, and what makes a good Fast and Furious movie these days. Be sure to check out Ben’s article ranking the most ridiculous moments in the series. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, like us on Facebook! SHOWNOTES Featured Review (0:20) The Fate of the Furious (34:15) SPOILERS After Dark (57:45) The playground inside a theater Credits Our...
Apr 14, 2017•1 hr 25 min
David, Devindra and Jeff discuss the Academy’s new rules about documentaries, whether someone can be guilty of drive-by spoiling, and why the plot of The Fugitive makes no sense. Read up on why The Fugitive is great. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, like us on Facebook! SHOWNOTES What We’ve Been Watching (7:30) Devindra: Your Name, 13 Reasons Why, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Blade 1/2 David: The Fugitive, Detour, 2017...
Apr 11, 2017•1 hr 24 min
David, Devindra and Jeff discuss the shocking horror film Raw and the brilliance of Big Little Lies. Also, new /Film writer Hoai-Tran Bui joins us to discuss Ghost in the Shell. FYI: Our review next week will be Netflix’s The Discovery. Be sure to read Jeff Yang’s hypothetical low-budget Ghost in the Shell, Vulture’s review of Ghost in the Shell, and /Film’s review of Ghost in the Shell. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Al...
Apr 04, 2017•1 hr 47 min
David and Devindra go Jeff-less this week and discuss the prospect of a new season of True Detective, plus they share some disappointment over the new Dave Chappelle comedy specials. We’re giving away a Blu-Ray of Silence! To enter our Silence contest, email slashfilmcast(at)gmail(dot)com with the subject line “Silence Blu-Ray Contest” and tell us about your most religious movie experience. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993....
Mar 28, 2017•1 hr 21 min
With Dave on vacation, Devindra and Jeff review the sequel we didn’t know we needed, T2 Trainspotting. They also chat about this year’s SXSW, the prospect of new Matrix films, and the downsides of good shows on streaming platforms nobody is subscribing to (looking at you, CBS). You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, like us on Facebook! SHOWNOTES What We’ve Been Watching Devindra (02:40): Baby Driver, Atomic Blonde, Alien ...
Mar 21, 2017•1 hr 4 min
David, Jeff, and Brad discuss the latest mega monster film in theaters, Kong: Skull Island. Then in the After Dark, we discuss listener recommendations for TV shows, talk Nintendo Switch, go over your Logan feedback, and figure out what a money horse really is. Note: This episode is publishing early, which means there won’t be a /Filmcast episode next week. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, like us on Facebook! SHOWNO...
Mar 11, 2017•1 hr 40 min
David, Devindra and Jeff discuss the underappreciated Cop Land, the hilarity of Catastrophe, and what to do when you’re at a party and they put on a movie in the wrong aspect ratio. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, like us on Facebook! SHOWNOTES Follow-up (1:00) Behind-the-scenes at the Oscars Letting La La Land keep the Oscar What We’ve Been Watching (18:32) Devindra: Headshot, Copland David: Catastrophe Season 2, W...
Mar 07, 2017•1 hr 52 min
