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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.  Visit nordvpn.com/FILMCAST and get up to 70% off your NordVPN plan.  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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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! Mint Mobile - Get your new wireless plan for just $15 a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to mint mobile.com/FILMCAST.  NordVPN - Visit nordvpn.com/FILMCAST and get a discount on your plan today.  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.

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