The Filmcast

The podcast features Blue Beetle, one of the last remnants of the old DCEU. The hosts discuss disappointing movies, an amazing Oldboy re-release, and the specialness of The River Wild. They then review the Blue Beetle movie, talk about cop shows and compassion, and speculate on the future of superhero movies. They also discuss the lack of depth in the antagonists and highlight the power of permission in storytelling.

Guest Devindra Hardawar joins the hosts to discuss the thriller film 'Talk to Me'. They also cover topics such as Q&A sessions at Comic Con, the decline of foreign films in China, the show 'Only Murders in the Building', technology in the 80s vs now, 'Singing in the Rain', a Hall of Fame quarterback joining a new team, a documentary on Johnny Manziel, movie flaws and viewing experiences, the 10th anniversary of the DLC podcast, and teenagers experimenting with drugs.

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 with Nomono’s $2,490 wireless podcasting kit Jeff - DLC Bookclub interview with STeven Erikson Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)  What we've been watching  (~09:45) Jeff - The Beanie Bubble, How to with John Wilson, The Barkley Marathons: The Race that Eats its Young David - Hidden Strike, Twisted Metal Devindra - This Fool S2, Finished Justified, How to with John Wilson S3 Featured Review (~1:08:33)  TMNT: Mutant Mayhem SPOILERS (~1:27:30) Meg 2: The Trench (~1:33:30) SPOILERS (~1:45:00) 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. Also, follow us on Twitter @thefilmcastpod. Credits: Our theme song is by Varsity Blue, the newest project by Tim McEwan from The Midnight. Our weekly plugs and spoiler bumper music comes from Noah Ross. 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.

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 disaster Devindra - Engadget Podcast on Samsung’s new foldables Jeff - cameo.com/jeffcannata Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching  (~18:00) David - The Deepest Breath, The First Slam Dunk, Nothing Compares, Devindra - Full Circle, Futurama Jeff - Glitch: The Rise and Fall of HQ Trivia, Just. One. Mile. Featured Review (~1:08:33)    Barbie SPOILERS (~1:29:45) 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. Also, follow us on Twitter @thefilmcastpod. Credits: Our theme song is by Varsity Blue, the newest project by Tim McEwan from The Midnight. Our weekly plugs and spoiler bumper music comes from Noah Ross. 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.

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. -FirstLeaf: Just head over to TryFirstleaf.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 following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Weekly Plugs    David - Decoding TV: Justified: City Primeval Devindra - Engadget Podcast on The Simulation’s AI South Park tech Jeff - bit.ly/runjeffrun Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)   What we've been watching  (~21:00)  Devindra - They Cloned Tyrone, Justified: City Primeval, Asteroid City Jeff - Justified: City Primeval, Steph Curry: Underrated David - They Cloned Tyrone, The Day After Trinity, Justified: City Primeval Featured Review (~56:45)  Oppenheimer SPOILERS (~1:42:10) 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. Also, follow us on Twitter @thefilmcastpod. Credits: Our theme song is by Varsity Blue, the newest project by Tim McEwan from The Midnight. Our weekly plugs and spoiler bumper music comes from Noah Ross. 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.

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/filmcast50 and use code filmcast50 to get 50% off. ExpressVPN - Go to expressvpn.com/filmcast to get three extra months free. 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: What’s at stake in the SAG-AFTRA strike Devindra - Engadget Podcast on the Microsoft/Activision Blizzard deal Jeff - cameo.com/jeffcannata Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)   What we've been watching  (~15:25)  David - 65, The Jewel Thief, Full Circle Devindra - What We Do in the Shadow S4, new Bluey Jeff - Full Circle, new Bluey, Silo Featured Review (~59:00) Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One SPOILERS (~1:15:15) 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. Also, follow us on Twitter @thefilmcastpod. Credits: Our theme song is by Varsity Blue, the newest project by Tim McEwan from The Midnight. Our weekly plugs and spoiler bumper music comes from Noah Ross. 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.

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 following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Weekly Plugs  David - Decoding Everything: Threads is barely usable Devindra - Engadget Podcast on Twitter’s further decline and Threads Jeff - wehaveconcerns.com Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)  What we've been watching  (~20:40)  David - The YouTube Effect, Deep Fake Love Devindra - I’m a Virgo, Hijack Jeff - Nimona, Missing, Gravity Falls Featured Review (~1:06:25)  Joy Ride SPOILERS (~1:26:00) 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. Also, follow us on Twitter @thefilmcastpod. Credits: Our theme song is by Varsity Blue, the newest project by Tim McEwan from The Midnight. Our weekly plugs and spoiler bumper music comes from Noah Ross. 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.

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: They shouldn’t have brought Indiana Jones back Devindra - The best budget gaming laptops for 2023 Jeff - DLC Bookclub Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)  What we've been watching  (~31:50)  David - Blood and Gold, Hijack, Jackie Chan’s Supercop 4K Devindra - Past Lives, The Bear S2, Secret Invasion, Justified rewatch Jeff - Skull Island, The Bear season 2 Featured Review (~1:18:15)  Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny SPOILERS (~1:42:30) 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. Also, follow us on Twitter @thefilmcastpod. Credits: Our theme song is by Varsity Blue, the newest project by Tim McEwan from The Midnight. Our weekly plugs and spoiler bumper music comes from Noah Ross. 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.

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 of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Weekly Plugs  David - Decoding Everything’s interview with Celine Song Jeff - DLC 501 with Patrick Beja Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)  What we've been watching  (~49:30)  David - Burden of Proof, The Bear, James Cameron’s Deepsea Challenge Jeff - The Bear season 2, Skull Island, Secret Invasion Featured Review (~1:16:45)  Elemental SPOILERS (~1:36:25) 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. Also, follow us on Twitter @thefilmcastpod. Credits: Our theme song is by Varsity Blue, the newest project by Tim McEwan from The Midnight. Our weekly plugs and spoiler bumper music comes from Noah Ross. 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.

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 4k with real captions made by a human. Go to doublefine.com/filmcast to start your PsychOdyssey. ExpressVPN - Go to ExpressVPN.com/filmcast and you can get three extra months free. 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: Black Mirror S6 Devindra - Engadget Podcast on the Reddit revolt Jeff - bit.ly/runjeffrun Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)  What we've been watching  (~40:20)  David - Past Lives, Renfield, Merpeople,  Devindra - Black Mirror S6, Bloodhounds Jeff - The Other Two season 3, Black Mirror, finished Avatar Last Airbender rewatch Featured Review (~1:32:00)  The Flash SPOILERS (~1:54:00) 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. Also, follow us on Twitter @thefilmcastpod. Credits: Our theme song is by Varsity Blue, the newest project by Tim McEwan from The Midnight. Our weekly plugs and spoiler bumper music comes from Noah Ross. 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.