David, Devindra, and Jeff explore the cutthroat romance of Fair Play , discuss the twee wonders of Wes Anderson’s Netflix shorts: The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar , and sleuth out the sinister elements of A Haunting in Venice. Then they glimpse into the dystopian future of The Creator . Also: check out the crowdfunding campaign for Best Summed Up! We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Weekly Plugs David - D...
Oct 03, 2023•2 hr 58 min
David, Devindra, and Jeff kick and punch their way into The Continental: From the World of John Wick, applaud the long-distance chemistry of Still Up, and sing the praises of Flora and Son. Then they explore the wordless chills of No One Will Save You and dig into the big bets of Dumb Money. Also: check out the crowdfunding campaign for Best Summed Up! We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Weekly Plugs David ...
Sep 26, 2023•2 hr 50 min
David, Devindra, and Jeff debate how much equalizing should happen in The Equalizer films, praise the live action stylings of Netflix's One Piece , and marvel at the BS in BS High. Then, BJ Colangelo joins us for our review of Bottoms . Check out BJ's article about Bottoms here . Thanks to our SPONSOR: FIRSTLEAF: Try Firstleaf.com/FILMCAST to sign up and you’ll get your first SIX hand-curated bottles for just $44.95. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the followi...
Sep 19, 2023•2 hr 42 min
It's the annual reckoning! Germain Lussier ( @GermainLussier ) and Peter Sciretta ( @Petersciretta ) return to the podcast and, along with the rest of the Filmcast crew, discuss this year's summer box office. Where did we guess right in the Summer Movie Wager? What were our many, many, many failures? Listen to hear us discuss! Thanks to our sponsor for this episode, BetterHelp: Betterhelp: Go to BetterHelp.com/filmcast to get 10% off your first month. We're making video versions of our reviews! ...
Sep 12, 2023•2 hr 49 min
David and Devindra revisit an old episode of the Filmcast from the archives: Our conversation with director Vincenzo Natali about the William Friedkin movie Sorcerer , which was originally broadcast on April 28, 2014. Thanks to our SPONSOR for this episode: Zbiotics - Head to ZBiotics.com/FILMCAST and use the code FILMCAST at checkout for 15% off. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Support David's artistic...
Sep 05, 2023•1 hr 16 min
David, Devindra, and Jeff get excited about Mech Cadets , share some conflicting views about Ahsoka , praise The Righteous Gemstones , and debate the usage of Dave's B-Movies theme song bumper. Then it's time to dive into Neill Blomkamp's Gran Turismo . We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Weekly Plugs David - Decoding TV: Ahsoka Eps 1-2 Devindra - Engadget Podcast on the PlayStation Portal Jeff - bit.ly/run...
Aug 29, 2023•2 hr 50 min
David, Devindra, and Jeff get disappointed by Strays , become awed at the amazing re-release of Oldboy, and try to figure out what made The River Wild so special in the first place. Then it's time to review Blue Beetle , one of the last remnants of the old DCEU. Thanks to our SPONSORS for this episode: First Leaf - Go to TryFirstleaf.com/FILMCAST to sign up and you’ll get your first SIX hand-curated bottles for just $44.95. Factor - Head to factormeals.com/filmcast50 and use code filmcast50 to g...
Aug 22, 2023•2 hr 47 min
David and Jeff check out some of the b-movies that David's watched this week, and Jeff celebrates the return of Only Murders In The Building . Then it's time to talk about Talk To Me with Devindra Hardawar. Thanks to our SPONSORS this episode: ZBiotics - Go to zbiotics.com/FILMCAST to get 15% off your first order when you use the code FILMCAST at checkout. BetterHelp - Visit betterhelp.com/filmcast to get 10% off your first month. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us ...
Aug 15, 2023•2 hr 46 min
David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss the new Beanie Baby movie, whether Hidden Strike is worthy of being the number 1 film in 50 countries, and why This Fool is worth checking out. Then, it's a surprise double review as the boys tackle Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem as well as Meg 2: The Trench . We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Weekly Plugs David - Decoding TV: Full Circle Devindra - Hands on ...
Aug 08, 2023•2 hr
David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss some thrilling sports documentaries, including The Deepest Breath and Just. One. Mile., and Devindra weighs in on the depiction of Guyana in Full Circle . Then, it's time for Brooke Obie to join us to discuss Barbie. Read more of Brooke's work at The Grio . We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Weekly Plugs David - Decoding Everything: Marvel’s Secret Invasion was a $200MM di...
Aug 01, 2023•2 hr 4 min
David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss the true meaning behind Barbenheimer day, praise the sci-fi fun of They Cloned Tyrone , and get moved by different documentaries about Steph Curry and the atomic bomb. Then, Patrick Willems joins us to discuss Oppenheimer! Check out Patrick's video essay on Christopher Nolan's films right here . Thanks to our SPONSORS this episode: - Miracle Made: Go to TryMiracle.com/FILMCAST and use the code FILMCAST to claim your free 3-piece towel set and save over 40% off. ...
Jul 25, 2023•3 hr 30 min
David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss the state of the strikes in Hollywood and how they are likely to impact prediction, before discussing Steven Soderbergh's Full Circle , new episodes of Bluey , and whether or not 65 is worth your time. Then, it's time for our review of Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One . Thanks to our SPONSORS this week: ZBiotics - Go to zbiotics.com/ FILMCAST to get 15% off your first order when you use FILMCAST at checkout Factor - Head to factormeals.com/filmcast5...
Jul 18, 2023•3 hr 32 min
David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss why Nimona is good wholesome fun, how The YouTube Effect is a great time capsule, and the way the weird wonderful world of I'm a Virgo comes to life. Then, Hoai-Tran Bui joins us from Inverse to discuss Joy Ride. Check out her piece on the stunts of Mission: Impossible . Thanks to our SPONSORS for this episode: BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/filmcast today to get 10% off your first month. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the ...
Jul 11, 2023•2 hr 46 min
David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss Alan Arkin's amazing career, the terrible news at the box office, and all the movies we're going to be getting from Mattel in the near future . Then they praise the awesomeness of The Bear , Blood and Gold , Hijack , and Justified. Finally, it's time to dive into Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny . 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: Th...
Jul 04, 2023•2 hr 13 min
David and Jeff have an extended debate about all the terrible decisions that Hollywood is making these days, then talk about the greatness of Burden of Proof and The Bear Season 2 . Finally, Devindra joins our review for a discussion of Pixar's latest, Elemental . Here's some of the news we discussed: - Secret Invasion uses AI - Paramount+ removes/cancels a bunch of shows - The Flash bombs even harder in second weekend - Spider-Verse working conditions were horrible We're making video versions o...
Jun 27, 2023•2 hr 6 min
David, Jeff, and Devindra get excited about Black Mirror again, praise the subtle complexities of Past Lives, get sucked into the world of Merpeople , and reflect on why Avatar: The Last Airbender is one of the greatest stories ever told. Then, it's time for our review of The Flash . Thanks to our SPONSORS this week: Factor - Head to factormeals.com/filmcast50 and use code "filmcast50" to get 50% off your first box. DoubleFine - You can watch the entire series for free with no ads, right now, in...
Jun 20, 2023•3 hr 31 min
David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss whether or not they'd watch Oppenheimer and Dead Reckoning in IMAX, reflect on the forgettable nature of Operation Fortune , recommend you skip The Idol , and get disappointed by the new Arnold documentary on Netflix. Then, it's time for the latest Transformers movie! Thanks to our SPONSORS this week: BetterHelp - Visit betterhelp.com/filmcast today to get 10% off your first month. Double Fine Psychodyssey - You can watch the entire series for free with no ads, ...
Jun 13, 2023•2 hr 51 min
David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss the future of the Fast franchise, praise the drama of You Hurt My Feelings , question the ending of Ted Lasson Season 3 , and get excited about the return of I Think You Should Leave . Then, it's time to dive into Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse! Dan Gvozden from The Amazing Spider-Talk podcast joins us for this episode. Thanks to our sponsor this episode: Double Fine's PsychOdyssey - Go to doublefine.com/filmcast to start your PsychOdyssey. We're making vid...
Jun 06, 2023•2 hr 15 min
David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss the catastrophic launch of (HBO) Max, the ephemeral world of streaming, the work of Late-Stage Arnold Schwarzenegger, and how it's difficult at certain life stages to make friends of the opposite gender that are purely Platonic. Then it's time to dive into the new remake of The Little Mermaid . Thanks to our sponsor for this episode: Fast Growing Trees - Go to FastGrowingTrees.com/filmcast now to get 15% off your entire order. We're making video versions of our ...
May 30, 2023•2 hr 32 min
David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss how The Mother was a let-down, Carter was a bonkers surprise, and Primo is a sweet new sitcom. Then, they're joined by Jen Yamato from the Los Angeles Times to discuss Fast X . Check out Jen's interview with Louis Leterrier and find her other work here. This episode is brought to you by our sponsor: Storyworth - For a limited time, save $10 on your first purchase when you go to Storyworth.com/filmcast . We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to foll...
May 23, 2023•2 hr 50 min
David, Devindra, and Jeff react to the news that director Louis Leterrier might listen to The Filmcast ( check out Germain's io9 interview here ). Then, they discuss the new Blackberry film, the second season of Yellowjackets and whether Baby J is a great comedy special or a canny PR exercise (or both). Finally, we discuss Ari Aster's latest film, Beau Is Afraid. Thanks to our sponsor this episode: ExpressVPN - Go to ExpressVPN.com/filmcast and you can get three extra months free. We're making v...
May 16, 2023•2 hr 56 min
In this After Dark excerpt, David, Devindra, and Jeff dive into Nida Manzoor's new film Polite Society . To listen to the rest of this episode and get other ad-free/exclusive bonus episodes, become a Patron at Patreon.com/filmpodcast .
May 13, 2023•20 min
David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss how to destroy a method of oil conveyance, whether or not Red Notice movies are actually a thing, the brilliance of Fired on Mars , and the delight of seeing Joe Pesci in Bupkis . Then, it's time to dive into James Gunn's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 . Thanks to our SPONSOR for this week's episode: Betterhelp - Visit BetterHelp.com/filmcast today to get 10% off your first month. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following ...
May 09, 2023•2 hr 55 min
David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss what it's like to revisit Christopher Nolan's movies in IMAX after all these years, the empty thrills of Citadel , the great sci-fi storytelling of Silo , and why you should try to see Suzume in theaters. Then it's time to dive into some Nazi exploitation with our review of Sisu . We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Weekly Plugs David - This Week In Streaming: Dead Ringers Devindra...
May 02, 2023•2 hr 33 min
David and Devindra lament the death of Netflix's DVD.com , and discuss how the movies are back, baby. Then, Max Evry joins the podcast to discuss Evil Dead Rise. Follow Max on Twitter and pre-order his book about David Lynch's Dune . Thanks to our SPONSORS for making this episode possible: Storyworth: Save $10 on your first purchase when you go to Storyworth.com/Filmcast . Fast Growing Trees: Go to FastGrowingTrees.com/filmcast to get 15% off your entire order. We're making video versions of our...
Apr 25, 2023•2 hr 56 min
It's the annual Summer Movie Wager! Old friends Germain Lussier ( @GermainLussier ) and Peter Sciretta ( @Petersciretta ) return place their bets, along with the Filmcast crew, on this summer’s box office. Come back in the fall to see who will emerge as the winner of 2023’s wager. Thanks to our SPONSORS for making this video possible! Hello Fresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/filmcast50 and use code filmcast50 for 50% off, plus your first box ships free! ExpressVPN: Go to EXPRESSVPN.com/filmcast today a...
Apr 18, 2023•2 hr 50 min
David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss the glory of Beef, the hilarity of Jury Duty , and the subtle beauty of Rye Lane . Plus: David shares his thoughts on Air. Then, Christian Spicer from DLC joins us to discuss The Super Mario Bros. Movie . Check out Christian's new book, Consequences . Also: we're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Weekly Plugs David - This Week In Streaming: Beef Devindra - This Week in Tech: AI Hustler...
Apr 11, 2023•2 hr 58 min
To celebrate Peter Sciretta's victory in last year's Summer Movie Wager, David, Devindra, and Jeff are joined by Peter and Germain Lussier to discuss Doug Liman's 1999 film Go . To listen to the rest of the episode, where we discuss non- Go- related topics, become a patron at Patreon.com/filmpodcast.
Apr 08, 2023•49 min
David, Devindra and Jeff reflect on the nature of determinism in The Big Door Prize , discuss the passing of Ryuichi Sakamoto, debate whether or not Air is actually worth seeing, and dive into some obscure streaming titles like Flypaper and Coming Home in the Dark . Then, it's on to an in-depth review of Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves . Also: we're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Weekly Plugs David - Dec...
Apr 04, 2023•2 hr 43 min
The Filmcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/filmcast today to get 10% off your first month. David, Devindra, and Jeff realize they want different things from Tetris and The Night Agent and discuss yet another great Bob Odenkirk TV series that's airing on AMC. Then, it's on to an in-depth review of John Wick: Chapter 4. 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...
Mar 28, 2023•2 hr 50 min
