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Apr 8, 2025 • 1h 53min

Ep. 818 - A Minecraft Movie

Join the lively discussion as the hosts unpack the newly released Minecraft movie, blending nostalgia with humor. They tackle the dynamics of rom-com tropes in 'Heart Eyes' and dive into 80s vibes with 'Freaky Tales.' A heartfelt tribute to Val Kilmer shines light on his multifaceted career, while predictions about upcoming films keep the excitement buzzing. Expect amusing analogies like movies being akin to surprise birthday parties, reminding us that cinematic enjoyment often comes from the unexpected.
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Apr 1, 2025 • 1h 41min

Ep. 817 - Death of a Unicorn

The hosts share their thoughts on the intriguing casting news for 'Avengers: Doomsday' and dive into discussions about the evolving landscape of superhero films. They reflect on the emotional toll of challenging TV and poke fun at their own extreme running fundraiser. The review of 'Death of a Unicorn' brings mixed feelings, highlighting its dark comedic elements but critiquing its execution and visual effects. The conversation playfully contrasts themes of wealth and privilege within the film's narrative, ultimately leaving them underwhelmed.
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Mar 25, 2025 • 1h 36min

Ep. 816 - Novocaine

David, Devindra, and Jeff head to outer space with Ash, clock into the second season of Severance, and dig into the arresting power of Adolescence. Then they grit their teeth and see how much pain they can withstand with Novocaine. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Thanks to our SPONSOR:  HUEL: New customers visit Huel.com/filmcast today and use code FILMCAST to get 15% off your first order plus a Free Gift. Weekly Plugs David - Decoding TV Devindra - Engadget Podcast on Google’s Pixel 9a Jeff - DLC 592 with Jesse Norris Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching (~00:28:07) David - Ash, CHAOS: The Manson Murders, American Murder: Gabby Petito  Devindra - Severance S2 Jeff - Adolescence Featured Review (~01:06:06)     Novocaine SPOILERS (~01:17:35) Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon and subscribe to his free newsletter Decoding Everything. Check out Jeff Cannata’s podcasts DLC and We Have Concerns. Listen to Devindra's podcast with Engadget on all things tech. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com. Credits: Our theme song is by Tim McEwan from The Midnight. This episode was edited by Noah Ross who also created our weekly plugs and spoiler bumper music. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from Simon Harris. If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com. You can support the podcast by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast or by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.
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Mar 18, 2025 • 1h 39min

Ep. 815 - Black Bag

David, Devindra, and Jeff try not to spoil the excellence of Adolescence, assess the questionable hairstyles of The Electric State, and preach to the choir with the latest season of The Righteous Gemstones. Then they go deep into the spy world with Black Bag. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Thanks to our SPONSOR:  BETTERHELP: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/filmcast today to get 10% off your first month. Weekly Plugs David - Decoding Everything: Matt Goldberg’s Review of Black Bag  Devindra - Engadget Podcast on MacBook Air M4 review Jeff - DLC 591 with Isla Hinck Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching (~00:09:09) David - Adolescence, Invincible S3, Matusow Devindra - The Electric State, Control Freak Jeff - Righteous Gemstones S4, Metallica: Apple Immersive Featured Review (~01:09:56)     Black Bag SPOILERS (~01:25:28) Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon and subscribe to his free newsletter Decoding Everything. Check out Jeff Cannata’s podcasts DLC and We Have Concerns. Listen to Devindra's podcast with Engadget on all things tech. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com. Credits: Our theme song is by Tim McEwan from The Midnight. This episode was edited by Noah Ross who also created our weekly plugs and spoiler bumper music. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from Simon Harris. If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com. You can support the podcast by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast or by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.
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Mar 11, 2025 • 1h 29min

Ep. 814 - Mickey 17

Join the hosts as they dive into the thrills of 'Dead Money', dissecting its poker strategies and cinematic flaws. They explore the gaming vibes of 'Avowed' and the character dynamics of 'Daredevil: Born Again', tackling superhero fatigue in entertainment. The conversation turns to classic cinema with a look at 'The French Connection', praising its narrative tension. Finally, they offer a thoughtful critique of 'Mickey 17', focusing on its creativity and deeper themes, while wondering how it fits into the landscape of modern sci-fi.
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Mar 4, 2025 • 1h 19min

Ep. 813 - Grand Theft Hamlet

David, Devindra, and Jeff break down the 2025 Academy Awards ceremony, step into the spotlight with The Only Girl in the Orchestra, assess the cultural code-switching in the second season of Mo, and see if Kate Hudson can shoot and score in Running Point. Then they drive through a Shakespearean tale in cyberspace with Grand Theft Hamlet. 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: Notable Moments from the Oscars Devindra - Engadget Podcast on iPhone 16e and Alexa+ Jeff - DLC 589 with Veerender Singh Jubbal Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching (~00:24:51) David - The Only Girl in the Orchestra, Jailbreak: Love on the Run Devindra - Mo Season 2, Pantheon Season 2  Jeff - Running Point, Win or Lose Featured Review (~00:51:32)     Grand Theft Hamlet Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon and subscribe to his free newsletter Decoding Everything. Check out Jeff Cannata’s podcasts DLC and We Have Concerns. Listen to Devindra's podcast with Engadget on all things tech. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com. Credits: Our theme song is by Tim McEwan from The Midnight. This episode was edited by Noah Ross who also created our weekly plugs and spoiler bumper music. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from Simon Harris. If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com. You can support the podcast by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast or by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.
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Feb 25, 2025 • 1h 43min

Ep. 812 - The Monkey

David, Devindra, and Jeff take a look at half a century of comedy with SNL 50, check out Cameron Diaz’s return to film with Back in Action, and travel to paradise for season 3 of The White Lotus. Then they take in the bloody scares and laughs of the latest Stephen King adaptation The Monkey. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Thanks to our SPONSOR:  BETTERHELP: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/filmcast today to get 10% off your first month. Weekly Plugs David - Decoding Everything Devindra -  Engadget Podcast on iPhone 16e Jeff - We Have Concerns Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching (~00:22:51) Jeff - SNL 50, White Lotus S3 David - Back in Action, To Catch a Killer Devindra - A Thousand Blows, The White Lotus S3, Apple Cider Vinegar  Featured Review (~01:04:48)     The Monkey SPOILERS (~01:24:33) Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon and subscribe to his free newsletter Decoding Everything. Check out Jeff Cannata’s podcasts DLC and We Have Concerns. Listen to Devindra's podcast with Engadget on all things tech. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Credits: Our theme song is by Tim McEwan from The Midnight. This episode was edited by Noah Ross who also created our weekly plugs and spoiler bumper music. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from Simon Harris. If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com. You can support the podcast by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast or by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.
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Feb 18, 2025 • 1h 46min

Ep. 811 - Captain America: Brave New World

David, Devindra, and Jeff take the plunge into The Gorge, swim upstream with Flow, and see how far a white lie can go with Kinda Pregnant. Then they take flight into the next phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Captain America: Brave New World. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Thanks to our SPONSOR:  DUER: Go to shopduer.com/filmcast to get 20% off your first purchase. Weekly Plugs David - Decoding TV: Severance Devindra - Engadget Podcast: What’s up, DOGE? Jeff - Jeff’s Cameo Page Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching (~00:22:25) David - The Gorge, Polytechnique, Reality+ Devindra - Flow Jeff - The Gorge, Kinda Pregnant Featured Review (~01:02:44)     Captain America: Brave New World SPOILERS (~01:22:15) Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon and subscribe to his free newsletter Decoding Everything. Check out Jeff Cannata’s podcasts DLC and We Have Concerns. Listen to Devindra's podcast with Engadget on all things tech. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Credits: Our theme song is by Tim McEwan from The Midnight. This episode was edited by Noah Ross who also created our weekly plugs and spoiler bumper music. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from Simon Harris. If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com. You can support the podcast by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast or by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.
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Feb 11, 2025 • 1h 31min

Ep. 810 - Love Hurts

David, Devindra, and Jeff head on an international journey with Paddington in Peru, go on the run with American Manhunt: O.J. Simpson, and get a glimpse into the next DC phase with Creature Commandos. Then they assess the damage with Ke Huy Quan’s new action comedy Love Hurts. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Thanks to our SPONSOR:  LINKEDIN JOBS: Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/filmcast. Weekly Plugs David - Decoding Everything: Our Favorite Films from Sundance Devindra - The Engadget Podcast Jeff - DLC 586 with Gareth Damein Martin Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching (~00:15:03) Jeff -  Paddington in Peru, Common Side Effects, SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night David - American Manhunt: O.J. Simpson, Night Call Devindra - Creature Commandos, Common Side Effects, The Pitt, Paradise Featured Review (~01:06:27)     Love Hurts SPOILERS (~01:21:52) Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon and subscribe to his free newsletter Decoding Everything. Check out Jeff Cannata’s podcasts DLC and We Have Concerns. Listen to Devindra's podcast with Engadget on all things tech. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Credits: Our theme song is by Tim McEwan from The Midnight. This episode was edited by Noah Ross who also created our weekly plugs and spoiler bumper music. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from Simon Harris. If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com. You can support the podcast by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast or by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.
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Feb 4, 2025 • 1h 48min

Ep. 809 - Companion

David, Devindra, and Jeff take a virtual visit to the Sundance Film Festival to check out Zodiac Killer Project and Atropia, and catch up with everyone’s favorite web slinger in Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man. Then they look into an ghastly near future with Companion. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Thanks to our SPONSORS:  QUIP: Free your mouth today and save 20% sitewide, plus a FREE travel case and countertop stand at getquip.com/filmcastpod DUER: Go to shopduer.com/filmcast to get 20% off your first purchase. Weekly Plugs David - Davechenpoker.com Devindra - Engadget Podcast: DeepSeek blows up the AI world Jeff - Jeff’s Cameo Page Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching (~00:16:45) David - Sundance: Zodiac Killer Project, Predators, André Is an Idiot Devindra - Sundance: Atropia, Sorry, Baby, The Things You Kill Jeff - Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, You’re Cordially Invited, Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back Featured Review (~01:14:40)     Companion SPOILERS (~01:25:36) Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon and subscribe to his free newsletter Decoding Everything. Check out Jeff Cannata’s podcasts DLC and We Have Concerns. Listen to Devindra's podcast with Engadget on all things tech. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Credits: Our theme song is by Tim McEwan from The Midnight. This episode was edited by Noah Ross who also created our weekly plugs and spoiler bumper music. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from Simon Harris. If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com. You can support the podcast by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast or by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

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