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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. 611 - Zack Snyder's Justice League (GUEST: Dan Murrell)

The Slashfilmcast is launching a Patreon! Support us at http://patreon.com/filmpodcast . After viewing the college admission scandal documentary Operation Varsity Blues , David, Devindra, and Jeff reflect on the future of higher education in America. For the feature review, the cast, along with Dan Murrell , is tackling the highly anticipated "Snyder Cut" of Justice League . Subscribe to Dan's YouTube channel . Listen to Dan's podcast, All My Movies . Back Dan on Patreon . Use #slashtag on Twitt...

Mar 23, 20212 hr 7 min

After Dark: YouTube Premium, LEGO MOCs, Coming 2 America

[This week's After Dark is being released for all listeners! Thanks to our Patrons at patreon.com/filmpodcast for making our work possible.] David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss YouTube Premium, family accounts, LEGO Mocs, and Coming 2 America . Links: Beyond the Brick YouTube channel

Mar 20, 202142 min

Ep. 610 - Raya and the Last Dragon

The Slashfilmcast is launching a Patreon! Support us at http://patreon.com/filmpodcast . The Oscar nominations are fresh out of the oven. David, Devindra, Jeff are joined by Hoai-Tran Bui , writer at slashfilm.com , to talk about representation in this Academy Award season and Disney’s new animated film, Raya and the Last Dragon. 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 sp...

Mar 16, 20212 hr 3 min

Ep. 609 - WandaVision (GUEST: Joanna Robinson from Vanity Fair)

The Slashfilmcast is launching a Patreon! Support us at http://patreon.com/filmpodcast . Jeff returns from a throat surgery. David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss the Oprah interview with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry on CBS. For the feature review, the cast dives into the Marvel television show WandaVision with Joanna Robinson , Senior Writer at Vanity Fair. Listen to Joanna Robinson on the Still Watching podcast and The Storm podcast . Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend a title for us to watch...

Mar 09, 20212 hr 14 min

Ep. 608 - Minari (GUEST: Inkoo Kang from The Hollywood Reporter)

The Slashfilmcast is launching a Patreon! Support us at http://patreon.com/filmpodcast . Tara Ariano sits in Jeff’s seat for a day while he’s out for surgery. David, Devindra, and Tara chat about the outdated institution that is the Golden Globes. For the feature review, the cast is joined by Inkoo Kang , TV critic at The Hollywood Reporter, to talk about Minari , the latest film by director Lee Isaac Chung. Read Inkoo Kang’s easay on Parasite here and her interview with Minari director Lee-Isaa...

Mar 02, 20212 hr 5 min

Ep. 607 - Nomadland (GUEST: Roxana Hadadi)

The Slashfilmcast is launching a Patreon! Support us at http://patreon.com/filmpodcast . David, Devindra, and Jeff chat about Freaky , The Expanse, and Attack of the Murder Hornets. For the feature review, the cast is joined by Roxana Hadadi to talk about Nomadland , the latest film by director Chloe Zhao starring Frances McDormand. Follow Roxana at @roxana_hadadi on Twitter ! Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend a title for us to watch. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag websit...

Feb 23, 20212 hr 5 min

Ep. 606 - Judas and the Black Messiah (GUEST: Valerie Complex)

The Slashfilmcast is launching a Patreon! Support us at http://patreon.com/filmpodcast . In the "What We’ve Been Watching" segment, David, Devindra, and Jeff go in-depth on Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar. For the feature review, the cast reviews Judas and the Black Messiah with Valerie Complex . Directed by Shaka King, the film stars Daniel Kaluuya as the activist Fred Hampton. Following up last week's discussion of The Dig, check out these Sutton Hoo videos by Sue Brunning: https://www.youtu...

Feb 16, 20212 hr 52 min

Ep. 605 - The Dig

The Slashfilmcast is launching a Patreon! Support us at http://patreon.com/filmpodcast . David, Devindra, and Jeff chat about what the newest episode of WandaVision means for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. For the feature review, the cast jumps into The Dig , a Netflix historic drama starring Carey Mulligan and Ralph Fiennes. 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 sponso...

Feb 09, 20212 hr 37 min

Bonus Ep. - Promising Young Woman (GUEST: Jordan Crucchiola)

David and Devindra are joined by Jordan Crucchiola to discuss Emerald Fennell's Promising Young Woman . Links: Follow Jordan on Twitter Support Jordan's Patreon Listen to the Aughtsterion podcast Listen to the Disaster Girls podcast Read Jordan's review of Promising Young Woman Alison Willmore's article about the movie's ending Kyle Turner's article about the movie's ending...

Feb 06, 20211 hr 5 min

Ep. 604 - The White Tiger

The Slashfilmcast is launching a Patreon! Support us at http://patreon.com/filmpodcast . David, Devindra, and Jeff navigate the difficult task of attending the Sundance Film Festival remotely. For the feature review, the cast switches gear from Little Things to White Tiger , a new drama directed by Ramin Bahrani now available on Netflix. Read more about White Tiger: Netflix’s The White Tiger is more like an Indian Joker than like Parasite. What Indians Who've Known Poverty Think Of Netflix's 'Th...

Feb 02, 20212 hr 50 min

Ep. 603 - News of the World (GUEST: Drew McWeeny from Formerly Dangerous)

The Slashfilmcast is launching a Patreon! Support us at http://patreon.com/filmpodcast . It’s the dawn of a new era in America. David, Devindra, and Jeff are joined by Drew McWeeny ( @DrewMcWeeny) , writer of newsletter Formerly Dangerous , to discuss the new film News of the World . Does this reunion of director Paul Greengrass and actor Tom Hanks create the same buzz as Captain Phillips ? Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend a title for us to watch. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag S...

Jan 26, 20212 hr 39 min

Ep. 602 - One Night In Miami (GUEST: Kendra James from Startrek.com)

The Slashfilmcast is launching a Patreon! Support us at http://patreon.com/filmpodcast . David, Devindra, and Jeff chat about WandaVision, The Dissident , and the last day of the Trump presidency. For the feature review, the cast is joined by Kendra James , producer of the Official Star Trek Podcast , to review One Night in Miami , the new film directed by Regina King. Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend a title for us to watch. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag website: https...

Jan 20, 20212 hr 56 min

Ep. 601 - Listener Mailbag

The Slashfilmcast is launching a Patreon! Support us at http://patreon.com/filmpodcast . This week, it’s a mailbag episode! David, Devindra, and Jeff reflect on this week’s political events in America, then move on to chat about movie piracy, pandemic viewing habits, and favorite podcasts. 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: Manscaped, Paint Your ...

Jan 12, 20212 hr 6 min

After Dark: Looking Back at the Films of 2020

David, Devindra, and Jeff continue their discussion of the films of 2020 by counting down: Movies we didn't get Movies they didn't get Most disappointing film of 2020 ( Moviebob's Wonder Woman video essay ) Most anticipated film of 2021 Best film of 2021

Jan 09, 202153 min

Ep. 600 - The Top Ten Films of 2020

The Slashfilmcast is launching a Patreon! Support us at http://patreon.com/filmpodcast . It's the 600th episode of the Slashfilmcast! Welcome to the year-end review where David, Devindra, and Jeff look back at 2020 and rate their favorites. Tune in to find out which movies moved the cast in this difficult year. 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: C...

Jan 05, 20212 hr 51 min

After Dark: Planning our Top 10, Using Other People's Recycling, Soul

David, Devindra, Jeff, and Hoai-Tran Bui discuss whether or not you should use other people's recycling bins. Then they dive into Pixar's newest film, Soul . Links: Follow Hoai-Tran Bui on Twitter Subscribe to Hoai-Tran's podcast, Trekking Through Time and Space

Jan 02, 202150 min

Ep. 599 - Wonder Woman 1984 (GUEST: Hoai-Tran Bui)

The Slashfilmcast is launching a Patreon! Support us at http://patreon.com/filmpodcast . This week, David, Devindra, and Jeff are joined by Hoai-Tran Bui, Slashfilm writer and critic, to review Wonder Woman 1984. Tune in to hear Jeff’s passionate diatribe against the latest film directed and co-written by Patty Jenkins. Follow Hoai-Tran Bui on Twitter. Subscribe to Haoi-Tran's podcast. Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend a title for us to watch. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slasht...

Dec 29, 20202 hr 2 min

After Dark: The Mandalorian Season 2

Dan Murrell sticks around to talk about The Mandalorian Season 2 and that big reveal. Links: Read FilmCritHulk's article about The Mandalorian Subscribe to Dan's podcast Patronize Dan's Patreon Subscribe to Dan Murrell's YouTube channel...

Dec 26, 202031 min

Ep. 598 - Tenet (GUEST: Dan Murrell)

The Slashfilmcast is launching a Patreon! Support us at http://patreon.com/filmpodcast . ’Tis the season for Tenet! Finally, David, Devindra, and Jeff get their hands on a physical blu-ray of the latest Christopher Nolan film. The cast is joined by Dan Murrell to review the film front to back. Check out Dan's Patreon here . Listen to Dan’s podcast here . Subscribe to Dan’s Youtube channel here . Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend a title for us to watch. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hash...

Dec 22, 20202 hr 55 min

After Dark: Home theater setups and Disney's investor call

David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss home theater setups and also that huge Disney investor call in which 50+ new shows and movies were announced. See what they think of the Turner and Hooch reboot! Beginning in 2021, After Darks will only be available through the $10+ tier on our Patreon at patreon.com/filmpodcast . Thanks to all our Patrons for making this content possible! Links: The Verge's article on the 52 biggest announcements Read all of Slashfilm's Disney coverage here...

Dec 19, 202041 min

Ep. 597 - Sound of Metal

The Slashfilmcast is launching a Patreon! Support us at http://patreon.com/filmpodcast . David, Devindra, and Jeff share their thoughts on the highly anticipated video game Cyberpunk 2077. For the feature review, the cast reviews Sound of Metal , the drama directed and co-written by Darius Marder and starting Riz Ahmed. 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 thi...

Dec 15, 20202 hr 55 min

After Dark: You've Got Mail and Citizen Kane

David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss two great films that feature media tycoons whose quest for power eventually ends up consuming them, with tragic consequences for all who surround them.

Dec 12, 202046 min

Ep. 596 - Mank

The Slashfilmcast is launching a Patreon! Support us at http://patreon.com/filmpodcast . David, Devindra, Jeff discuss the news that Warner Brothers is putting new releases on HBO Max. What does this move mean for the film industry and movie theaters as a whole? For the feature review, the cast talks about Mank, the highly anticipated David Fincher film out on Netflix right now. Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend a title for us to watch. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag webs...

Dec 08, 20202 hr 57 min

After Dark: The New Mutants

David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss The New Mutants (out right now on VOD) and debate what to do for their 600th episode.

Dec 05, 202029 min

Ep. 595 - Run

The Slashfilmcast is launching a Patreon! Support us at http://patreon.com/filmpodcast . On Thanksgiving day, Devindra baked a turkey, David enjoyed a feast, and Jeff got a little too much gravy. For the feature review, the cast has a heated conversation about Run, a horror-thriller film directed by Aneesh Chaganty and written by Chaganty and Sev Ohanian. Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend a title for us to watch. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag website: https://hashtagslas...

Dec 01, 20202 hr 9 min

Ep. 594 - The Nest

The Slashfilmcast is launching a Patreon! Support us at http://patreon.com/filmpodcast . Happy Thanksgiving! David, Devindra, and Jeff speculate on what they would have liked in theater if there was not a pandemic. For the feature review, the cast reviews The Nest , a movie written and directed by Sean Durkin. 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: He...

Nov 24, 20202 hr 54 min