It’s another double feature night on the Filmcast. David, Devindra, and Jeff are joined by a friend of the show, Daanish Syed, to chat about Candyman (2021), the new Nia DaCosta film, and Free Guy , the latest Shawn Levy movie. Follow Daanish Syed on Twitter @_DaanishSyed 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: Quip, Fast Growing Trees, StoryWorth, Hel...
Sep 29, 2021•2 hr 12 min
In this bonus After Dark episode, David, Jeff, and Devindra to make sense of a series of strange tweets about Preacher, then discuss what it's like to avoid Venom spoilers. To hear the rest of the story next week, and to sign up to listen to ad-free episodes and/or bonus After Dark episodes, go to Patreon.com/filmpodcast .
Sep 25, 2021•47 min
David, Devindra, and Jeff chat about the Emmys, Cry Macho , and Y: The Last Man . For the feature, the Filmcast is joined by Kendra James, producer at Crooked Media, to talk about Come From Away , the Broadway musical now available on Apple TV+. Follow Kendra James on Twitter @KendraJames_ Pre-order Kendra's new book Admissions: A Memoir of Surviving Boarding Schoo l here . Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend a title for us to watch. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag website: ...
Sep 21, 2021•2 hr 2 min
David, Devindra, and Jeff are joined by Ariel Fisher, managing editor at Fangora.com , to discuss the Matrix 4 trailer, the Clinton impeachment, and Motel Makeover . For the feature reivew, the Filmcast watches Malignant , the latest horror film by James Wan. Follow Ariel Fisher on Twitter @Afis8 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: Blenders Eyewear...
Sep 14, 2021•2 hr 14 min
David, Devindra, and Jeff remember actor Michael K. Williams. For the feature review, the Filmcast watches Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings , Marvel Cinematic Universe’s first Asian superhero movie. 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: Faherty Brand, Hello Fresh, Manly Bands, Headspace. Go to fahertybrand.com/FILMCAST for 20% off. Use code ...
Sep 07, 2021•2 hr 13 min
The Filmcast is off this week, but in its place, it's a blast from the past! David and Jeff review Fantastic Four , with a newly recorded intro reflecting on where we think these characters might be going in the MCU. Thanks to our sponsors this week: Fast Growing Trees. Improve your landscaping by visiting fast-growing-trees.com/FILMCAST and get 15% off. The Review (19:30) Fantastic Four SPOILERS (37:00)...
Aug 31, 2021•1 hr 26 min
It’s a double feature week here on the Filmcast. David, Devindra, and Jeff are joined by Walter Chaw to review Coda, the new Apple+ film directed by Sian Heder, and Pig, the film directed by Michael Sarnoski starring Nicholas Cage. Read Jenna Beacom's review of Coda here . Follow Walter Chaw on Twitter . Read Walter's work at Film Freak Central 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...
Aug 24, 2021•2 hr 1 min
Jeff is back to talk about all things superhero. The cast discusses What If… , the new Marvel animated series, before jumping into The Suicide Squad with Frank Barbiere. Can the new James Gunn joint save the notorious franchise? Follow Frank on Twitter . Read Frank’s Astonishing Times 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: Theragun, Blenders Ey...
Aug 17, 2021•2 hr 46 min
David and Devindra invite Alisha Grauso, editor at ScreenRant, to review The Green Knight while Jeff moves across the country. For context, David and Devindra also review Excalibur (1981) and The Last Temptation Of Christ (1988) in preparation for the feature review. Read Alisha Grauso's piece about The Green Knight at Rottentomatoes here . Follow Alisha Grauso on Twitter . Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend a title for us to watch. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag website: ...
Aug 10, 2021•2 hr 11 min
Peter Sciretta from Slashfilm takes over Devindra’s seat for the day. The cast discusses Scarlett Johansson’s Disney lawsuit, survival mode on the show Alone , and Marvel’s What If…? For the feature review, David, Jeff, and Peter take a ride on Jungle Cruise , the new film directed by Jaume Collet-Serra. Follow Peter Sciretta on Twitter . Subscribe to Ordinary Adventures on Youtube . Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend a title for us to watch. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag...
Aug 03, 2021•2 hr 57 min
David, Devindra, Jeff and film critic Walter Chaw decide whether reading spoilers makes one a "garbage person." The Filmcast reviews Old , the new joint by director M. Night Shyamalan. Follow Walter Chaw at: https://twitter.com/mangiotto Read Walter's work on Film Freak Central: https://www.filmfreakcentral.net 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: M...
Jul 27, 2021•2 hr 14 min
David broadcasts from the San Francisco Bay Area. The Filmcast discusses the kickstarter of The Show About the Show and the ethics of an AI Anthony Bourdain. For the feature, David, Devindra, and Jeff venture into A Quiet Place Part II , directed by John Krasinski. 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/ This week’s episode is brought to you for free, courtesy of our sponsors: Brightsi...
Jul 20, 2021•2 hr 50 min
David, Devindra, and Jeff make a major announcement about the podcast ( Learn more here )! Plus: we discuss Fear Street, Gossip Girl, Werewolves Within, and much more. 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/ This week’s episode is brought to you for free, courtesy of our sponsors, Ship Station, Blenders Eyewear, Feals, and Mubi: Get 2 months of free, no-hassle stress-free shipping by g...
Jul 13, 2021•2 hr 1 min
David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss Steven Soderbergh's latest star-studded crime thriller, No Sudden Move . 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 review of Black Widow Devindra - Engadget podcast on latest iOS betas Jeff - We Have Concerns Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) What we've been watching (8:30) David - Zola, To Die For (1995) Devind...
Jul 07, 2021•2 hr 36 min
David, Devindra, and Jeff are joined by Dave Schilling from the Galaxy Brains podcast to discuss the latest entry in "The Fast Saga." Listen to Dave Schilling's podcast Galaxy Brains! 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 - Why Justice for Han is a big deal Devindra - Engadget Podcast on Windows 11 + Ratchet and Clank inteview ( YouTube ) Jeff - The Fan Controlled ...
Jun 29, 2021•2 hr 39 min
Do you enjoy this podcast? Have disposable income? If so, please consider supporting us on Patreon ! All dollar amounts accepted. David, Devindra, and Jeff are joined by Hoai-Tran Bui from Slashfilm to discuss Pixar's new film Luca , streaming right now on Disney Plus. Be sure to check out Hoai-Tran's review of Luca at slashfilm.com. 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...
Jun 22, 2021•2 hr
David, Devindra, and Jeff are joined by Carlos Aguilar to discuss Jon Chu and Lin-Manuel Miranda's latest film, In The Heights. Follow Carlos on Twitter . Find Carlos's writing on In the Heights in The New York Times , The Atlantic , and Indiewire . 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: Babbel, Feals, Masterclass, and ColdSave. When you purchase a 3-...
Jun 15, 2021•2 hr 55 min
The Slashfilmcast is launching a Patreon! Support us at http://patreon.com/filmpodcast . David gets a sneak peek of the new Marvel series Loki . Find out why Devindra’s favorite streaming service might be Peakcock right now. For the feature review, the cast tackles The Wrath of Man , the newest action-thriller by director Guy Ritchie. Thanks to our sponsors this week: MUBI, StoryWorth, Hello Fresh, and Quip. Visit mubi.com/FILMCAST and get a free month of great cinema. Go to StoryWorth.com/slash...
Jun 09, 2021•2 hr 47 min
The Slashfilmcast is launching a Patreon! Support us at http://patreon.com/filmpodcast . David, Devindra, and Jeff are joined by Scott Wampler, host of the Kingcast, to talk about Amazon’s acquisition of MGM, Bo Burnham’s comedy special, and the Friends reunion. For the feature review, the original cast dives into Riders of Justice , the Danish action thriller written and directed by Anders Thomas Jensen. Follow the Kingcast on Twitter here . Thanks to our sponsor this week: Magic Spoon. Visit m...
Jun 03, 2021•2 hr 45 min
The Slashfilmcast is launching a Patreon! Support us at http://patreon.com/filmpodcast . David, Devindra, and Jeff are joined by Ariel Fisher to talk about movie adaptions of video games. For the feature review, the cast dives into Army of the Dead, the new Zack Snyder zombie movie on Netflix. Does the stylish director add more to the zombie genre? Follow Ariel Fisher on Twitter! Thanks to our sponsors this week: Headspace, Candid Co. Theragun, Magic Spoon. Visit headspace.com/FILMCAST for a fre...
May 25, 2021•2 hr 10 min
David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss security at movie theaters, blowing up on TikTok ( Follow David on TikTok here ), and the new movie The Paper Tigers (available via VOD - learn how to watch it here ).
May 22, 2021•40 min
The Slashfilmcast is launching a Patreon! Support us at http://patreon.com/filmpodcast . David, Devindra, and Jeff are joined by Roxana Hadadi to chat about COVID vaccination and the Saw franchise. Tune in to hear David’s Jigsaw impression. For the feature review, the cast watches Those Who Wish Me Dead, the action thriller directed by Taylor Sheridan starring Angelina Jolie. Follow Roxana Hadidi on Twitter ! Thanks to our sponsors this week: Hawthorne, Raycon, and Feals. Go to Hawthorne.com and...
May 18, 2021•2 hr 48 min
The Slashfilmcast is launching a Patreon! Support us at http://patreon.com/filmpodcast . David returns to a movie theater after more than a year away while Jeff gets meta with The Show About the Show . For the feature review, the cast watches Stowaway , the new Netflix sci-fi thriller directed by Joe Penna. Thanks to our sponsors this week: Quip, PrettyLitter, Babbel Go to getquip.com/FILMCAST and get your first re-fill for free! Visit PrettyLitter.com and use promo code FILMCAST for 20% off you...
May 11, 2021•2 hr 44 min
The Slashfilmcast is launching a Patreon! Support us at http://patreon.com/filmpodcast . David, Devindra, Jeff are joined by Dan Gvozden, host of the podcast The Amazing Spider-Talk , to chat about the new Marvel trailer and more. David drops a major spoiler bomb to Jeff on the British television show Line of Duty . For the feature review, the cast watches the animated Netflix film The Mitchells vs. the Machines , produced by Sony Pictures Animation. Follow Dan Gvozden on Twitter here . Listen t...
May 04, 2021•2 hr 9 min
The Slashfilmcast is launching a Patreon! Support us at http://patreon.com/filmpodcast . David and Devindra are joined by friends of the show Tara Ariano and Daanish Syed to chat about the good, the bad, and the awkward of the Academy Awards. For the feature review, the cast watches Mortal Kombat , the directorial debut of Simon McQuoid. Follow Daanish on Twitter and follow Tara Ariano on Twitter. Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend a title for us to watch. Thanks to Mike C for building the Ha...
Apr 27, 2021•2 hr 54 min
The Slashfilmcast is launching a Patreon! Support us at http://patreon.com/filmpodcast . David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss the state of the housing market in the U.S. For the feature review, the cast plus Matt Goldberg, senior editor at collider.com , discuss Nobody , the new action-thriller starring Bob Odenkirk. Follow Matt Goldberg on Twitter. 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/...
Apr 20, 2021•2 hr 43 min
This is a bonus episode of the Slashfilmcast After Dark, which exists thanks to our Patrons over at patreon.com/filmpodcast . Sign up and receive bonuses like ad-free episodes and bonus After Darks! In this episode, David, Devindra, and Jeff answer questions from our recent mailbag post . Links: Viral tweet about Blade Learn more about the other David Chen Why do Marvel films look kind of ugly...
Apr 18, 2021•1 hr 1 min
The Slashfilmcast is launching a Patreon! Support us at http://patreon.com/filmpodcast . David laments the death of a premiere theater chain while Jeff contemplates his next move out of Los Angeles. For the feature review, the cast dives into Concrete Cowboy , the new Netflix film directed by Ricky Staub and starring Idris Elba. 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 spo...
Apr 13, 2021•2 hr 45 min
The Slashfilmcast is launching a Patreon! Support us at http://patreon.com/filmpodcast . David, Devindra, and Jeff give updates on the COVID vaccine, moving-going, and box office performance. For the feature review, the cast is joined by Max Evry, Managing Editor at ComingSoon.net , to review Godzilla vs. Kong . Follow Max on Twitter . Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend titles to us. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag website . Thanks to our sponsors this week: MasterClass and...
Apr 06, 2021•2 hr 52 min
The Slashfilmcast is launching a Patreon! Support us at http://patreon.com/filmpodcast . David, Devindra, and Jeff talk about the future of theater-going. Jeff praises the new animated series Invincible. For the feature review, the cast watches The Father , the Oscar-nominated film starring Olivia Coleman and Anthony Hopkins. Tune in to find out why this depressing look at aging is the quintessential Dave’s pick. Read the New York Times article about “The Last Day of Her Life.” Read The Atlantic...
Mar 30, 2021•2 hr 48 min
