The Filmcast Ep. 846 - Black Phone 2
Oct 21, 2025
Dive into the art of cinema as the hosts reflect on Martin Scorsese's impact in a captivating documentary. Explore the political intrigue of season three of The Diplomat and the quirky charm of The Chair Company. Discover the ambitious dog POV in Good Boy, and find out how Black Phone 2 cleverly employs dream sequences and moral themes. Acknowledging both filmmaking techniques and the potential for future sequels, the discussion blends in-depth analysis with lighthearted commentary.
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Star-Driven Rewrites Can Sink Franchise Films
- Jared Leto's heavy involvement reshaped Tron: Ares into his star vehicle, which critics argue harmed the film's coherence and reception.
- The hosts view the film's failure as part cultural mismatch and part misplaced star-driven creative control.
Listener Tip Sparks Letterboxd Debate
- David and Devindra read a listener tip about Listers, a YouTube birdwatching documentary, and discuss its removal from Letterboxd.
- They debate how platforms should treat independently released films and the limits of small teams like Letterboxd.
Make Inclusion The Default For Small Releases
- When platforms handle user-submitted work, favor inclusion with clear criteria to avoid alienating creators and audiences.
- Implement lightweight submission and community-vetting to scale curation without bloating staff.
