

The Filmcast
The Filmcast
In The Filmcast, hardcore geeks David Chen, Devindra Hardawar, and Jeff Cannata debate, pontificate, and delve into the latest films, TV shows, and other entertainment-related items from the past week. Weekly guests include everyday bloggers, webmaster luminaries, film directors, and movie stars from all walks of life. You can reach us at slashfilmcast@gmail.com and find more podcast episodes at www.thefilmcast.com
Episodes
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Mar 2, 2022 • 1h 48min
Ep. 659 - Scream (GUEST: Jordan Crucchiola from Feeling Seen)
David and Devindra chat about this season of Euphoria while Jeff checks out Ali Wong’s new comedy special Don Wong. For the feature, the Filmcast reviews Scream (2022) with Jordan Crucchiola, host of Feeling Seen. How does the fifth installment in the horror franchise live up to Wes Craven’s legacy?
Follow Jordan on Twitter @JorCru.
Check out Jordan's podcast, Feeling Seen.
Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend a title for us to watch. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag website: https://hashtagslashtag.com/
Thanks to our sponsor this week: MUBI.
Visit mubi.com/FILMCAST for a month of free movies.
Weekly Plugs
David - Kendra James interviewed for Culturally Relevant
Devindra - ASUS Zephyrus G14 review
Jeff - cameo.com/jeffcannata
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)
What we've been watching (~4:45)
David - Downfall: The Case Against Boeing, Love Is Blind Season 2, Euphoria
Devindra - Euphoria S2, Abbott Elementary
Jeff - Ali Wong: Don Wong
Feature (~30:10)
Scream (2022)
Spoilers (~55:26)
Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon. Listen and subscribe to David’s newest podcast Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his YouTube channel. Check out Jeff Cannata’s D&D show The Dungeon Run and listen to 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 Slashfilmcourt music comes from SMHMUSIC.com. Our weekly plugs music comes from Noah Ross. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Corwith. This episode is edited by Beidi A.
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.

Feb 23, 2022 • 2h 9min
Ep. 658 - Uncharted (GUEST: Christian Spicer from DLC)
David, Devindra, and Jeff invite Christian Spicer, Jeff’s co-host on DLC, to chat about Uncharted. How does the movie, based on the IP of the same name from Naughty Dog, buck the trend of other video games adaptations?
Follow Christian @Spicer on Twitter
Support the DLC podcast on Patreon here.
Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend a title for us to watch. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag website: https://hashtagslashtag.com/
Thanks to our sponsor today: Trade Coffee.
Visit drinktrade.com/FILMCAST and get $20 off your first three bags of coffee beans.
Weekly Plugs
Christian - Let’s Chat Games newsletter - Feb GotY; DLC podcast
David - The death of Entertainment Weekly (Culturally Relevant)
Devindra - Engadget Podcast on the Samsung Galaxy S22 and S22 Ultra
Jeff - cameo.com/jeffcannata
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)
What we've been watching (~31:20)
Christian - My Name, Reacher, Chernobyl
Jeff - The King’s Man, Severance
Devindra - Severance
Feature (~1:24:39)
Uncharted
Spoilers (~01:46:30)
Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon. Listen and subscribe to David’s newest podcast Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his YouTube channel. Check out Jeff Cannata’s D&D show The Dungeon Run and listen to 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 Slashfilmcourt music comes from SMHMUSIC.com. Our weekly plugs music comes from Noah Ross. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Corwith. This episode is edited by Beidi A.
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.

Feb 16, 2022 • 2h 18min
Ep. 657 - Kimi (GUEST: Tasha Robinson from Polygon)
KIMI! Play Filmcast with David, Devindra, and Jeff featuring guest host Tasha Robinson from Polygon, the episode where they review the latest Steven Soderbergh thriller.
Follow Tasha on Twitter @TashaRobinson
Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend a title for us to watch. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag website: https://hashtagslashtag.com/
Thanks to our sponsors this week: Theragun, NordVPN, MUBI, and Hello Fresh.
Go to therabody.com/FILMCAST and get your Gen 4 theragun today.
Visit nordvpn.com/FILMCAST and get up to 70% off your NordVPN plan.
Visit mubi.com/FILMCAST for a month of free movies.
Use code FILMCAST16 at hellofresh.com and get up to 16 meals free.
Weekly Plugs
Tasha - Next Picture Show series on Notting Hill/Marry Me
David - David and Ryan Broderick on the Joe Rogan situation
Devindra - How to build a budget home theater guide
Jeff - My video game show launched a patreon! patreon.com/dlcpod
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)
What we've been watching (~40:27)
David - Big Bug, Inventing Anna, In The Mood for Love
Tasha - Book of Boba Fett, Marry Me
Devindra - The Gilded Age, Trojan Horse Affair podcast
Jeff - We Need to Talk About Cosby
Feature (~1:41:29)
Kimi
Spoilers (~02:01:16)
Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon. Listen and subscribe to David’s newest podcast Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his YouTube channel. Check out Jeff Cannata’s D&D show The Dungeon Run and listen to 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 Slashfilmcourt music comes from SMHMUSIC.com. Our weekly plugs music comes from Noah Ross. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Corwith. This episode is edited by Beidi A.
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.

Feb 8, 2022 • 2h 1min
Ep. 656 - Nightmare Alley (GUEST: Chris Evangelista from Slashfilm)
Devindra discusses the consequences of Moonfall while David visits Raised by Wolves season 2. For the feature review, the Filmcast, alongside Chris Evanglista, editor and critic for slashfilm.com, enter Nightmare Alley, Guillermo del Toro’s reimagination of the classic horror.
Follow Chris on Twitter @cevangelista413
Read Chris Evangelista’s review of Nightmare Alley here.
Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend a title for us to watch. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag website: https://hashtagslashtag.com/
Thanks to our sponsor this week: Mint Mobile, MasterClass, Mejuri, NordVPN.
Go to mint mobile.com/FILMCAST and cut your wireless bill to $15 a month.
Visit masterclass.com/FILMCASTPOD and get 15% off an annual membership.
Visit mejuri.com/FILMCAST for 10% off your first order.
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Weekly Plugs
David - Dave’s Weekly Twitter Space with Scott Mendelson
Devindra - Engadget podcast on Sony buying Bungie
Jeff - last chance for Valentines Day Cameos! cameo.com/jeffcannata
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)
What we've been watching (~7:00)
Devindra - Moonfall, Reacher, The Book of Boba Fett
David - All of Us Are Dead, Pam and Tommy, Raised By Wolves S2, Peacemaker
Jeff - Finished The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window, Murderville
Feature (~1:08:20)
Nightmare Alley
Spoilers (~1:31:30)
Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon. Listen and subscribe to David’s newest podcast Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his YouTube channel. Check out Jeff Cannata’s D&D show The Dungeon Run and listen to 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 Slashfilmcourt music comes from SMHMUSIC.com. Our weekly plugs music comes from Noah Ross. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Corwith. This episode is edited by Beidi A.
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.

Feb 1, 2022 • 2h 1min
Ep. 655 - A Hero (GUEST: Roxana Hadadi from Vulture)
David and Devindra, along with Vulture film critic Roxana Hadadi, attend the Sundance Film Festival remotely. For the feature review, the Filmcast and guest watch A Hero, the newest movie by acclaimed Iranian director Asghar Farhadi.
Follow Roxana on Twitter @roxana_hadadi
Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend a title for us to watch. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag website: https://hashtagslashtag.com/
Thanks to our sponsors this week: Trade Coffee, PrettyLitter, NordVPN, and MUBI.
Visit drinktrade.com/FILMCAST and get $20 off your first three bags of coffee beans.
Go to PrettyLitter.com and use promo code FILMCAST for 20% off your first order.
Visit nordvpn.com/FILMCAST and get up to 70% off your NordVPN plan.
Visit mubi.com/FILMCAST for a month of free movies.
Weekly Plugs
David - David’s review of the BenQ HT2050A Projector
Devindra - Engadget Podcast on Sundance
Jeff - We Have Concerns
Roxana- Roxana’s Archive81 Review
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)
What we've been watching (~3:00)
Jeff - The Afterparty, The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window
David - Throne of Blood, Sundance: Emergency, Nanny, Cha Cha Real Smooth, Piggy
Devindra - The Afterparty, Sundance: Resurrection, A Love Song, Dual, Neptune Frost, When you Finish Saving the World
Roxana- The Afterparty, The Righteous Gemstones, Sundance: Master, Emily the Criminal, Palm Trees and Power Lines, Something in the Dirt
Feature (~1:15:49)
A Hero
Spoilers (~1:36:40)
Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon. Listen and subscribe to David’s newest podcast Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his YouTube channel. Check out Jeff Cannata’s D&D show The Dungeon Run and listen to 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 Slashfilmcourt music comes from SMHMUSIC.com. Our weekly plugs music comes from Noah Ross. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Corwith. This episode is edited by Beidi A.
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.

Jan 25, 2022 • 2h 20min
Ep. 654 - Station Eleven
Jeff is back and shares his thoughts on The Tragedy of Macbeth. David and Devindra attend The Sundance Film Festival virtually. For the feature review, the Filmcast watches Station Eleven, an HBO original series about a global pandemic.
Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend a title for us to watch. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag website: https://hashtagslashtag.com/
Thanks to our sponsors this week: Mejuri, Netflix, Hello Fresh, and Theragun.
Visit mejuri.com/FILMCAST for 10% off your first order.
Listen to The Last Movie Ever Made podcast on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts now.
Use code FILMCAST16 at hellofresh.com and get up to 16 meals free.
Go to therabody.com/FILMCAST and get your Gen 4 theragun today.
Weekly Plugs
David - DChen Office Hours
Devindra -Engadget Podcast on the James Webb Space Telescope and Microsoft/Activision
Jeff - cameo.com/jeffcannata
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)
What we've been watching (~21:00)
David - The House (Netflix), Ozark S4, Sundance: After Yang, Watcher, Dual,
Devindra - Peacemaker, Book of Boba Fett, Sundance: Master, After Yang, 892, We Met in Virtual Reality, Speak No Evil
Jeff - Tragedy of Macbeth, Archive 81, Peacemaker
Feature (~1:30:49)
Station Eleven (contains spoilers)
Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon. Listen and subscribe to David’s newest podcast Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his YouTube channel. Check out Jeff Cannata’s D&D show The Dungeon Run and listen to 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 Slashfilmcourt music comes from SMHMUSIC.com. Our weekly plugs music comes from Noah Ross. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Corwith. This episode is edited by Beidi A.
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.

Jan 18, 2022 • 1h 35min
Ep. 653 - The Tragedy of Macbeth (GUEST: Caroline Siede)
This week, David and Devindra are joined by Caroline Siede to chat about Yellow Jacket, Search Party, and Encanto. For the feature, the Filmcast reviews The Tragedy of Macbeth. Tune in to hear what mixing Denzel Washington, Frances McDormand, Joel Coen, and Shakespeare produces.
Follow Caroline on Twitter here. Listen to her Role Calling podcast here.
Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend a title for us to watch. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag website: https://hashtagslashtag.com/
Thanks to our sponsor this week: Headspace.
Go to headspace.com/FILMCAST for a free month trial.
Weekly Plugs
Caroline - my Role Calling podcast
David - DChen’s Patreon reviews of TV/films
Devindra - Just listen to the Engadget Podcast!
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)
What we've been watching (~4:50)
Caroline - Don’t Look Up, Roman Holiday, The Matrix Resurrections rewatch
David - Cheer S2, Yellowjackets, Search Party S5
Devindra - Encanto, Yellowjackets, Station Eleven, Insecure, The Righteous Gemstones S2, Sort Of
Feature (~53:49)
The Tragedy of Macbeth (contains spoilers)
Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon. Listen and subscribe to David’s newest podcast Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his YouTube channel. Check out Jeff Cannata’s D&D show The Dungeon Run and listen to 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 Slashfilmcourt music comes from SMHMUSIC.com. Our weekly plugs music comes from Noah Ross. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Corwith. This episode is edited by Beidi A.
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.

Jan 11, 2022 • 1h 54min
Ep. 652 - Don't Look Up
David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss whether or not the Golden Globes actually happened, reflect on some incredible documentaries, then dive into Adam McKay's latest.
Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend a title for us to watch. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag website: https://hashtagslashtag.com/
Weekly Plugs
David - David's Twitter Spaces with Scott Mendelsohn
Devindra - Engadget Podcast: Everything we loved (and hated) at CES 2022
Jeff - Jeff's Cameo
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)
What we've been watching (~26:01)
David - The Rescue, Raging Fire, Yellowjackets
Devindra - A Hero, Benedetta, The Last Duel
Jeff - The Detroiters, Search Party
Feature (~1:02:50)
Don't Look Up
Spoilers (1:29:55)
Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon. Listen and subscribe to David’s newest podcast Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his YouTube channel. Check out Jeff Cannata’s D&D show The Dungeon Run and listen to 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 Slashfilmcourt music comes from SMHMUSIC.com. Our weekly plugs music comes from Noah Ross. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Corwith.
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.

Jan 8, 2022 • 48min
After Dark: Looking Back on the Films of 2021
David, Jeff, and Devindra look back on the films of 2021 and discuss:
Honorable mentions
Biggest disappointments
Movies we didn't get
Movies they didn't get
Best film of 2022

Jan 4, 2022 • 2h 25min
Ep. 651 - The Top 10 Films of 2021
It’s the most wonderful episode of the year! For the first episode of 2022, David, Devindra, and Jeff count down their top ten films of 2021. In a year full of ups and downs, tune in to find out what the Filmcast loved in and out of the movie theaters.
Read The Playlist’s biggest entertainment stories of the year here.
Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend a title for us to watch. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag website: https://hashtagslashtag.com/
Thanks to our sponsors tonight: Netflix Podcast, Mint Mobile, NordVPN.
The Last Movie Ever Made is the official podcast documenting the making of Don’t Look Up, the new film now on Netflix. Out January 7!
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Weekly Plugs
David - Culturally Relevant: 5 Lessons from 2021
Jeff - The Dungeon Run episode 105 coming this week!
Devindra - All of my CES 2022 coverage
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)
Top Ten Movies of 2021 (~41:00)
Jeff’s top ten:
10. Don’t Look Up
9. The French Dispatch
8. Last Night in Soho
7. Nine Days
6. Red Rocket
5. Mass
4. Werewolves Within
3. C’mon c’mon
2. The Worst in the Person World
1. Bo Burnham: Inside
Devindra’s top ten:
10. The Harder They Fall
9. The Power of the Dog
8. Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar
7. The Disciple
6. The French Dispatch
5. Pig
4. Dune
3. Drive My Car
2. The Green Knight
1. The Matrix Resurrections
David’s top ten:
10. Plan B
9. The Card Counter
8. Flee
7. Mass
6. Bendetta
5. Drive My Car
4. Dune
3. The Last Duel
2. Spider-Man: No Way Home
1. Nine Days
Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon. Listen and subscribe to David’s newest podcast Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his YouTube channel. Check out Jeff Cannata’s D&D show The Dungeon Run and listen to 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 Slashfilmcourt music comes from SMHMUSIC.com. Our weekly plugs music comes from Noah Ross. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Corwith. This episode is edited by Beidi A.
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.