David and Devindra discuss what it's like when an interview goes wrong and reflect on the amazing work of Lance Reddick and Tom Sizemore. Then, Jeff Cannata joins for our review of Shazam! Fury of the Gods . Thanks to our sponsor this week: Fast Growing Trees - Join over 1.5MM Fast Growing Trees customers. Go to Fastgrowingtrees.com/filmcast to get 15% off your entire order. Also: we're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagra...
Mar 21, 2023•2 hr 37 min
David, Jeff, and Devindra react to this year's solid Oscars ceremony, praise the new rendition of History of the World and are awed by the documentary Navalny . Then, Ariel Fisher joins us to discuss Scream VI . Thanks to our sponsor for this episode: Betterhelp - Visit BetterHelp.com/filmcast today to get 10% off your first month. Also: we're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Weekly Plugs David - Decoding Everything: ...
Mar 14, 2023•2 hr 48 min
David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss whether or not movies can bludgeon you into submission, then talk about the sad state of movie presentation these days . Afterwards, they react to Netflix's first live event -- a Chris Rock comedy special! -- before diving into Creed III . Also: we're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Weekly Plugs David - Decoding Everything: Creed III Forges a New Legacy for the Franchise Devindra - R...
Mar 07, 2023•2 hr 41 min
This is a special After Dark bonus episode that we're making available to everyone. To get other bonus episodes, consider supporting us at patreon.com/filmpodcast . Thanks! David, Jeff, and Devindra chat with comedian and actor Scott Seiss about how he came to appear in the hit film Cocaine Bear, what it was like to work with Beloved Character Actor Margo Martindale, and his reaction to being a critical part of both the movie and the movie's trailer. SPOILER NOTE: While this conversation will no...
Mar 06, 2023•33 min
David, Devindra, and Jeff reflect on the state of the awards race ( see this oral history of envelopegate ), discuss what a new Lord of the Rings movie might look like, and get excited about the return of Titanic 3D and Party Down . Then, it's time to dive into Elizabeth Banks' newest film, Cocaine Bear . Also: we're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Weekly Plugs David - Decoding Everything: Physical: 100 is the most w...
Feb 28, 2023•2 hr 36 min
David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss whether or not you should get into Picard this season and explain the delightfulness of Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur. Then, Jeff reveals that he's a Yellowstone Guy before we dive into our review of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania Also: we're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/filmcast65 and use code filmcast65 for 65% off plus f...
Feb 22, 2023•2 hr 47 min
David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss weird sequel and sequel titles before delving into the creepiness of Servant and the pleasantness of Brian and Charles . Then, Jordan Crucchiola joins us to discuss Magic Mike's Last Dance. Follow Jordan on Twitter and subscribe to her podcast Feeling Seen. Thanks to our sponsors this week! BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/FILMCAST today to get 10% off your first month. NordVPN: Get an EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/filmcast Try it risk-free now wi...
Feb 14, 2023•2 hr 49 min
David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss James Gunn's plan for the DC Universe, the specter of variable price seating at AMC theaters, and Netflix's embarrassing help center gaffe. Then, it's time for an in-depth review of M. Night Shyamalan's Knock at the Cabin . Also: we're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Weekly Plugs David - Decoding Everything: My Favorite Films from Sundance 2023 Devindra - Engadget Podcast on Samsung’...
Feb 07, 2023•2 hr 54 min
David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss their thoughts on this year's Oscar nominations, run down some of the films they saw at Sundance, then take a deep dive into Brandon Cronenberg's Infinity Pool . Thanks to our sponsor this week, NordVPN: - EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/filmcast Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Also: we're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Weekly Plugs David - Deco...
Jan 31, 2023•2 hr 49 min
David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss whether or not Pale Blue Eye was actually worth reviewing, try to make sense of the internet's reaction to Velma , and try to and reflect on the pleasures of the unknown order of Kaleidoscope. Then, they dive into John Hyams' new film, Sick . Also: we're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Weekly Plugs David - David Chen’s YouTube coverage of Avatar 2 Devindra - MacBook Pro 14inch review...
Jan 24, 2023•2 hr 48 min
This is an episode of The Filmcast: After Dark. To get access to more episodes and support this podcast, please consider becoming a Patron at Patreon.com/filmpodcast . In this special episode of The Filmcast: After Dark, writer/director Rian Johnson returns to the podcast to troll David Chen and also to discuss the making of Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery . We delve into topics such as: Why Johnson chose this particular mystery for Benoit Blanc to tackle Major deleted scenes/plotlines How Joh...
Jan 20, 2023•48 min
David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss awards season contenders such as Living and Return to Seoul , dive into some weird horror movies like Possession and Skinamarink , then switch gears and decide to shun The Pale Blue Eye in favor of Plane. Also: we're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Weekly Plugs David - Decoding TV: The Last Of Us Devindra - Engadget Podcast on the trouble with air travel Jeff - DLC with Gabe Patillo ...
Jan 18, 2023•2 hr 46 min
David, Devindra, and Jeff catch up on all the latest Avatar news, follow-up on what they missed in last week's Top 10 episode, and dive into the wildly successful horror comedy M3GAN . Also: we're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Weekly Plugs David - Decoding Everything: The 10 Biggest Hollywood Fiascos of 2022 Devindra - Best stuff to binge over the holidays Jeff - DLC Favorite Games of the Year 2022 Shownotes (All t...
Jan 10, 2023•2 hr 42 min
For more than three and a half decades, the disappearance of 12-year-old Jonelle Matthews was a mystery – a riddle neither authorities nor her family members could solve. The residents of her cloistered Colorado hometown had scoured every inch of prairie. Jonelle’s face had been on milk cartons nationwide. Even the President of the United States had appealed to the public for help. Still, every lead had fizzled. Every person of interest had turned out to be a dead end. Then, in 2019, Jonelle’s r...
Jan 09, 2023•7 min
David, Jeff, and Devindra look back on the films of 2022 and discuss: Honorable mentions Biggest disappointments Movies we didn't get Movies they didn't get Best film of 2023 PATRONS: You can get this audio in your podcast app by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast , going to the "My Membership" section, and copying and pasting the RSS link to your podcast app....
Jan 07, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Santa dropped off one last present to close out the year…It’s The Filmcast’s Top 10 movies of the year episode! David, Devindra, and Jeff open 2023 by counting down their top ten films of 2022. Tune in to find out what movies took the top spots. Also: we're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platform: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend titles. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag website. Shownotes (All timestamps...
Jan 05, 2023•2 hr 3 min
David, Jeff and Devindra discuss why it might be worth paying attention to the Royals, praise Aubrey Plaza's work in Emily The Criminal , and get mildly disappointed by Violent Night . Then, they dive into Damien Chazelle's newest film Babylon . Also: we're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to subscribe to us on YouTube at youtube.com/slashfilmcast , as well as on Instagram and Tiktok . Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend titles. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag w...
Dec 27, 2022•2 hr 44 min
David, Jeff and Devindra discuss technical issues with showings of Avatar: The Way of Water, Tom Cruise’s extreme marketing tactics and why the Interview with the Vampire series is more interesting than the film. Then, they take a bite out of Luca Guadagnino’s latest horror film, with a full review of Bones and All. 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: Gerber Life: For a free quote,...
Dec 20, 2022•2 hr 56 min
This is a preview of this week's episode of The Filmcast: After Dark. To listen to the rest of the episode, become a $10+ Patron at Patreon.com/filmpodcast . David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss all the stuff happening at Warner Media/DC and the state of James Gunn's new cinematic universe.
Dec 18, 2022•33 min
It’s all led up to this moment, a cinematic event 700 episodes in the making…It’s an Avatar extravaganza! David, Jeff and Devindra discuss what it means to them to still be working on The Filmcast 700 episodes later and then dive into their review of James Cameron’s long awaited Avatar: The Way of Water. 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: Gerber Life: For a free quote, visit Gerbe...
Dec 16, 2022•2 hr 2 min
Just a quick announcement: Next week's Filmcast episode will cover Avatar: The Way Of Water , not Bones And All as originally promised. The podcast will also come out two days later than usual, on Thursday night, so that we can have a full spoiler-filled conversation about the movie. Thanks for your patience and understanding.
Dec 09, 2022•9 min
David, Jeff and Devindra discuss breaking the bad news about The Willows Inn to a friend, the AI revolution and how it will affect creative industries, how yum Jeff Cannata is, the name of the new HBO Max and Discovery Plus combined streaming service, as well as the new Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny trailer. Then, they dive into a full review of Rian Johnson’s Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. Also: we're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to subscribe to us on YouTube at you...
Dec 06, 2022•2 hr 57 min
David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss what it's like to be mentioned on a popular YouTube channel, whether Apple TV+'s Spirited is worth your time, why you should still watch Gangs of London even if it's jumped the shark, and why Wednesday is great. Then, they dive into a full review of Steven Spielberg's The Fabelmans. 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: SizzlePitch: Use promo code FI...
Nov 29, 2022•2 hr 2 min
David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss how the old Bob is replacing new Bob at Disney, James Cameron's awesome new GQ profile , and then dive into the history of Pepsi, the final season of Dead To Me , the pleasures of Fleishman is in Trouble , and Mark Mylod's new film The Menu . 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....
Nov 22, 2022•2 hr 53 min
David, Jeff, and Devindra try to get into Aftersun (again) , discuss the passing of Kevin Conroy, finally see some weakness in James Cameron's bluster, and try to figure out why Sylvester Stallone would want to become the Tulsa King . Then, they dive into Black Panther: Wakanda Forever . 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 Slash...
Nov 16, 2022•2 hr 58 min
David, Jeff, and Devindra try to get into Aftersun, praise the indie series Headless , wonder why more people aren't getting excited about The Good Fight , and dive into The Banshees of Inisherin . Thanks to our SPONSORS this week: Hunt a Killer: Go to huntakiller.com/filmcast and use code FILMCAST for $10 off your order today. Express VPN: Visit our exclusive link ExpressVPN.com/filmcast and get an extra 3 months free on a one-year package. Also: we're making video versions of our reviews! Be s...
Nov 08, 2022•2 hr 47 min
David, Jeff, and Devindra dive into the Curiosities in Guillermo Del Toro's Cabinet , are impressed by the drama in Women Talking , and hint at a movie that has been on Jeff's list of shame for 15 years. Then, they review Park Chan-Wook's Decision To Leave . 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. Weekly Plugs Davi...
Nov 01, 2022•2 hr 42 min
David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss the actual name of Wrexham, dive into the world of Netflix reality TV, and try to get excited about The Peripheral . Then, it's time to see whether the hierarchy of power in the DC universe changes with Black Adam . 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 for...
Oct 25, 2022•2 hr 57 min
David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss the hilarious The Triangle of Sadness , the fun Chainsaw Man , the spooky Midnight Club , and the delightful Welcome to Wexham before diving into Halloween Ends . 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: BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/filmcast tod...
Oct 18, 2022•2 hr 43 min
David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss the best email ever written and weigh in on challenging social situations. Jeff praises the wonder of Tár and David reflects on his upbringing with Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul . Finally the whole crew makes a trip to Amsterdam . 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. Weekly Plu...
Oct 11, 2022•1 hr 27 min
