David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss the magic of Faces, Places and what it's like to watch Sailor Moon in a theater after a lifetime of fandom. Special guest Angie Han joins us for our review. Check out Angie's review of A Wrinkle in Time at Mashable. What We've Been Watching: Jeff: Faces Places, Sneaky Pete Devindra: Sailor Moon M Featured review: A Wrinkle in Time You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, follow us on Twitter...
Mar 14, 2018•1 hr 16 min
David, Devindra, Jeff, and Kristy discuss the Lawrences' (Jennifer and Francis - no relation) latest collaboration. Also, David and Kristy discuss Derren Brown's reprehensible new special, The Push. Check out Kristy's review of it here . What We've Been Watching: David: Game Night, Derren Brown's The Push Devindra: Ugly Delicious, The Ritual Jeff: The Looming Tower Eps 1 and 2 Kristy: Revolting Rhymes, Westworld S1 Film News: Oscar winners , snubs and surprises Featured review: Red Sparrow Learn...
Mar 07, 2018•1 hr 50 min
David, Devindra, Jeff, and Kristy discuss Alex Garland's latest film, Annihilation. Check out Indiewire's piece on Netflix streaming and Chris Evangelista's deep-dive into Annihilation. To enter our Coco contest, email [email protected] with the words "Coco Contest" in the subject line and share your favorite musical moment in films. Include your address (US only, no PO boxes). Shownotes: What We've Been Watching: Jeff - Game Night, Here and Now, ½ of Mute Kristy - Mute, Everything Sucks, ...
Feb 28, 2018•1 hr 44 min
David chats with Leslie Lee III (Jacobin Magazine, Struggle Session podcast) about his thoughts on Black Panther, which Leslie has called "deeply evil." Find Leslie's podcast here and find his original tweetstorm here . Also, listen to the /Filmcast's original review of Black Panther here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy...
Feb 25, 2018•47 min
This week on the /Filmcast, David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss how LED bias lighting and the Nebula Capsule projector can enhance your home viewing experience, question whether Liam Neeson should still be getting people killed, and recommend the Joel McHale Show. Be sure to read up on Black Panther and the Invention of Africa, Scott Mendelson's box office assessment of Black Panther , Leslie Lee's Twitter thoughts on Black Panther , and Candice's piece on why the Black Panther phenomenon is here ...
Feb 21, 2018•1 hr 33 min
This week on the /Filmcast, David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss the scary future of digital manipulation and adjudicate a case of a director who doesn't want to finish making his own film. Also: Devindra forces the rest of the crew to watch The Villainess , but everyone agrees that it's no Gods of Egypt . Be sure to read up on new Star Wars , the coming info apocalypse , and Superman's mustache . You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1...
Feb 14, 2018•1 hr 29 min
Jeff, Devindra and Kristy join up to chat about Netflix's big Super Bowl surprise, The Cloverfield Paradox. And they finally get to explore the idyllic Italian countryside of Call Me By Your Name. What We've Been Watching (04:16) Devindra: Counterpart, Have a Nice Day, Altered Carbon Kristy: Peter Rabbit, Winchester Jeff: The Cloverfield Paradox, Black Panther Featured reviews: The Cloverfield Paradox (36:19) Call Me By Your Name (1:04:24) SPOILERS (1:26:30) Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
Feb 07, 2018•1 hr 48 min
This week on the /Filmcast, David, Devindra, and Jeff welcome Kristy Puchko as a regular contributor and discuss a massive backlog of What We've Been Watching, including The Polka King , The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel , Star Trek Discovery and Dave Chappelle's new specials. Be sure to read Vulture's piece on whether we should take Chappelle seriously , and if you missed it, check out our interview with Rian Johnson . You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voic...
Jan 31, 2018•1 hr 45 min
This week, David , Devindra , and Jeff are joined by director Rian Johnson to discuss making Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Rian describes his initial pitch for the film , getting the offer to direct, the backlash to the film , and conceiving and executing the Holdo maneuver. Be sure to subscribe to the /Filmcast for more discussion about The Last Jedi , including our initial review and post-mortem. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1...
Jan 25, 2018•1 hr 48 min
This week on the /Filmcast, it’s all Black Mirror as David, Jeff, and Devindra analyze each episode of the show’s new season on Netflix. Special guest Kristy Puchko joins us from Pajiba. Be sure to read Vulture’s recap of Hang the DJ and Vice’s review of Black Museum, as well as how every episode is connected. 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! Credits Our music sometimes comes from the work of Ada...
Jan 17, 2018•1 hr 45 min
David and his fiancée dive into some of the biggest issues with The Last Jedi. For more discussion, listen to our initial review and our first post-mortem episode. 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy...
Jan 15, 2018•53 min
This week on the /Filmcast, with Devindra at CES, David and Jeff are joined by David’s fiancee to discuss the Golden Globes and delve into the veracity of I, Tonya. 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 Top 10 post-mortem Golden Globes Featured review: (40:00) I, Tonya Spoilers (1:05:40) Credits Our music sometimes comes from the work of Adam Warrock. You can download our theme song here. Ou...
Jan 11, 2018•1 hr 30 min
David, Devindra, and Jeff count down their top 10 films of 2017. Thanks for a great year, everyone. Be sure to read more about the state of the film industry (including the summer box office), and the original NYTimes and New Yorker pieces on Harvey Weinstein. 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! Jeff’s Top 10 Three Billboards Outiside Ebbing Missouri The Last Jedi I Don’t Feel at Home In This World ...
Jan 02, 2018•2 hr 20 min
This week on the /Filmcast, David, Jeff, and Devindra catch up on all they’ve been watching recently, discuss the shockingly good I, Tonya, praise the longevity of Terminator 2 on home video, and debate the merits of Alexander Payne’s Downsizing. 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 TLJ thoughts Terminator 2 4K UHD Rental windows What We’ve Been Watching (32:45) Jeff: I, Tonya, Downsizing, ...
Dec 28, 2017•1 hr 41 min
In this spoiler-filled discussion of The Last Jedi, David, Devindra, and Jeff Cannata are joined by Lindsey Romain to discuss the polarizing reaction to the latest Star Wars film, and to dive into some of the more contentious plot points. Be sure to check out Jacob’s discussion of the film’s themes, an explanation of why Holdo’s move is kind of a big deal, and Lindsey’s article about Rey’s Jedi books. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 78...
Dec 22, 2017•1 hr 58 min
This week, David returns to the /Filmcast, along with Devindra, Jeff, and Peter, to discuss the new Rian Johnson film, Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Be sure to check out Slashfilm Daily at daily.slashfilm.com . 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 Intro Featured review: (5:45) The Last Jedi SPOILERS (35:00) Credits Our music sometimes comes from the work of Adam Warrock. You can download our th...
Dec 15, 2017•1 hr 44 min
Devindra and Jeff team up with Kristy Puchko to figure out The Shape of Water. Also, they discuss Netflix’s Voyeur and Godless, and Jeff discovers the wonders of Toast of London. 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 Intro What We’ve Been Watching (03:30) Krist : Voyeur Jeff: Toast of London Devindra: Mosaic , Godless Featured review: (33:25) The Shape of Water SPOILERS (55:26) Credits Our s...
Dec 13, 2017•1 hr 17 min
Devindra and Jeff team up with Kristy Puchko to discuss Lady Bird. Also, they try to figure out if The Disaster Artist is any good, pontificate on the point of method acting, and consider what a Tarantino Star Trek would be like. 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 Intro What We’ve Been Watching (01:38) Kristy: Rift, Bad Genius Jeff: Jim & Andy the Great Beyond Devindra: The Disaster A...
Dec 06, 2017•1 hr 23 min
Devindra and Jeff join up with Remezcla’s Vanessa Erazo to review Pixar’s Coco. Also, they chat about Spike Lee’s Netflix TV series, She’s Gotta Have It, and Paul Thomas Anderson’s The Phantom Thread. 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 Intro What We’ve Been Watching (00:50) Devindra: Lady Bird, Darkest Hour, She’s Gotta Have It /Film Court (16:55) Featured review: (28:17) Coco SPOILERS (1...
Nov 29, 2017•1 hr 24 min
Devindra and Jeff form a league of their own with Slashfilm’s Karen Han to review Justice League. They also chat about Mudbound, The Punisher and the continued downfall of the patriarchy. 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 Intro What We’ve Been Watching (01:45) Devindra: Mudbound, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri Jeff: The Shape of Water Karen: The Punisher Film news (23:30) Men a...
Nov 21, 2017•1 hr 35 min
David Chen returns for a brief pre-thanksgiving appearance and chats with his fiancée about what they’ve been watching recently. Thor: Ragnarok Killing of a Sacred Deer Murder on the Orient Express Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri LBJ You’re The Worst Nathan For You Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy...
Nov 18, 2017•49 min
Devindra and Jeff join up with Brad Oman (AKA Ethan Anderton) from Slashfilm to review Taika Waititi’s Thor: Ragnarok. They also chat about finishing Stranger Things 2, and the fallout from Disney’s blackout of LA Times’ reviewers. 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 Intro What We’ve Been Watching (01:25) Devindra: Last Flag Flying Brad: Stranger Things 2 Film news (23:50) Disney relents f...
Nov 08, 2017•1 hr 21 min
Devindra and Jeff dive into Bone Tomahawk director S. Craig Zahler’s latest brutal genre mashup, Brawl in Cell Block 99. And they confront an important /Filmcourt entry: The case of a dog in the theater! 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 Intro What We’ve Been Watching (01:10) Devindra: Stranger Things 2, The Killing of a Sacred Deer Jeff: World Series /Filmcourt (12:12) Film news (23:50)...
Nov 01, 2017•1 hr 1 min
While David takes a well-deserved break, Devindra and Jeff team up with Kristy Puchko to discuss Lore, Riverdale and Sean Baker’s knockout film, The Florida Project. Check out Kristy’s review of the film over at Riot Material. 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 Intro What We’ve Been Watching (01:23) Devindra: Mindhunter (Completed), My Hero Academia Jeff: Patton Oswalt’s Annihilation, Bet...
Oct 25, 2017•1 hr 24 min
This week, David, Jeff, and Devindra welcome Stephen Tobolowsky to discuss Happy Death Day and the brilliance of Jessica Rothe. Check out Stephen’s new book, My Adventures with God. Also, David goes on hiatus. 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 Intro What We’ve Been Watching (10:00) David: The Confession Tapes, Mr. Roosevelt Devindra: Mindhunter Jeff: The Meyerowitz Stories Slashfilmcourt...
Oct 17, 2017•1 hr 29 min
This week, David, Jeff, and Devindra welcome C. Robert Cargill to discuss Blade Runner 2049. Buy Cargill’s Sea of Rust on Amazon or wherever books are sold. 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 Intro A Ghost Story Contest Winners A note about Andy Signore and Harvey Weinstein Featured review: (17:00) Blade Runner SPOILERS (56:15) Credits Our sponsors this week is Bombfell. Visit bombfell.co...
Oct 10, 2017•1 hr 52 min
This week, David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss the tennis drama Battle of the Sexes, get amazed by Gerald’s Game, and praise the second season of Better Things. Special guest Lindsey Romain joins us for our review of American Made. Watch the “Papyrus” sketch on SNL. 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: Battle of the Sexes Devindra: Gerald’s Game, Neo Yokio, Top...
Oct 03, 2017•1 hr 42 min
This week, David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss Netflix’s new Seinfeld special, debate whether Star Trek Discovery and CBS: All Access are a good deal, and praise Ken Burns and Lynn Novick’s Vietnam. Special guest Joanna Robinson joins us from Vanity Fair. 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: Jerry Before Seinfeld Devindra: Star Trek Discovery, Good Place S2, To...
Sep 27, 2017•1 hr 40 min
This week, David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss this year’s Emmy wins, ponder the commitment of American Vandal to the bit, and offer their interpretations of Darren Aronofsky’s mother!. Special guest Andy Signore joins us from Screen Junkies. 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: Ingrid Goes West Top of the Lake S2, American Vandal Film News: Halloween is bac...
Sep 20, 2017•1 hr 58 min
This week, David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss the challenges of seeing Hamilton, the sadness of The Orville, and wish they could see T2 in theaters without the 3D. Be sure to read Peter’s essay on getting into the Magic Castle and Devindra’s review of T2. 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: Hamilton Devindra: T2 3D, Brotherhood of the Wolf, Insecure Jeff: The...
Sep 13, 2017•1 hr 48 min
