The Filmcast

This is a bonus episode of the Slashfilmcast After Dark, which exists thanks to our Patrons over at patreon.com/filmpodcast. Sign up and receive bonuses like ad-free episodes and bonus After Darks! In this episode, David, Devindra, and Jeff answer questions from our recent mailbag post.  Links: Viral tweet about Blade  Learn more about the other David Chen Why do Marvel films look kind of ugly 

The Slashfilmcast is launching a Patreon! Support us at  http://patreon.com/filmpodcast. David laments the death of a premiere theater chain while Jeff contemplates his next move out of Los Angeles. For the feature review, the cast dives into Concrete Cowboy, the new Netflix film directed by Ricky Staub and starring Idris Elba.  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: PrettyLitter, StoryWorth, Quip, and Babbel. Visit PrettyLitter.com and use promo code FILMCAST for 20% off your first order.  Go to StoryWorth.com/slashfilmcast to get $10 off your first purchase!  Go to getquip.com/FILMCAST and get your first re-fill for free! When you purchase of a 3-month Babbel subscription, you’ll get an additional 3 months for free. Weekly Plugs David - Pfizer Second Dose Side Effects Vlog Devindra - Engadget Podcast: Michio Kaku on the God Equation Jeff - The Dungeon Run episode 81 twitch.tv/thedungeonrun Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) What we've been watching (~33:09) David - Man Push Cart,  This is a Robbery Jeff - This is a Robbery, ShivaBaby Devindra - Invincible, Outriders Feature  (~1:23:20) Concrete Cowboy 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 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 or like us on Facebook. Credits: Our music sometimes comes from the work of Adam Warrock. You can download our theme song here. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from SMHMUSIC.com. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Hillinger. This episode was edited by Beidi A.  If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com. Contact us at our voicemail number: 781-583-1993 You can donate and support the /Filmcast by going to slashfilm.com, clicking on the /Filmcast tab, and clicking on the sidebar “Donate” links! Thanks to all our donors this week!

The Slashfilmcast is launching a Patreon! Support us at  http://patreon.com/filmpodcast. David, Devindra, and Jeff give updates on the COVID vaccine, moving-going, and box office performance. For the feature review, the cast is joined by Max Evry, Managing Editor at ComingSoon.net, to review Godzilla vs. Kong. Follow Max on Twitter. Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend titles to us. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag website.  Thanks to our sponsors this week: MasterClass and Hello Fresh. Visit to MasterClass.com/FILMCASTPOD for 15% off.  Go to HelloFresh.com/filmcast12 and use code FILMCAST12 for 12 free meals, including free shipping! Weekly Plugs David - David Farrier at the Webworm newsletter  Devindra - Chat with the Follow Friday podcast and interview with Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi Jeff - cameo.com/jeffcannata Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) What we've been watching (~22:00) David - Back (AMC+), WeWork: Or the Making and Breaking of a $47 Billion Unicorn (Hulu) Devindra - Happily Jeff - Infinity Baby, The Last Blockbuster Feature  (~56:45) Godzilla vs. Kong Spoilers (~1:17:49) 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 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 or like us on Facebook. Credits: Our music sometimes comes from the work of Adam Warrock. You can download our theme song here. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from SMHMUSIC.com. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Hillinger. This episode was edited by Beidi A.  If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com. Contact us at our voicemail number: 781-583-1993 You can donate and support the /Filmcast by going to slashfilm.com, clicking on the /Filmcast tab, and clicking on the sidebar “Donate” links! Thanks to all our donors this week!

The Slashfilmcast is launching a Patreon! Support us at  http://patreon.com/filmpodcast. David, Devindra, and Jeff talk about the future of theater-going. Jeff praises the new animated series Invincible. For the feature review, the cast watches The Father, the Oscar-nominated film starring Olivia Coleman and Anthony Hopkins. Tune in to find out why this depressing look at aging is the quintessential Dave’s pick.  Read the New York Times article about “The Last Day of Her Life.”  Read The Atlantic article “Why I Hope to Die at 75.”  Read The New Yorker article on “The Comforting Fictions of Dementia Care.”  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: Dark Air, Manscaped, Pretty Litter, and Candid Listen to Dark Air with Terry Carnation on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Visit manscaped.com and use the promo code FILMCAST for 20% off. Visit PrettyLitter.com and use promo code FILMCAST for 20% off your first order.  Go to candidco.com/filmcast and use the code FILMCAST and save $75 on your starter kit.  Weekly Plugs David - Culturally Relevant: One Year in the Seattle Pandemic Devindra - OLED TV accessories guide  Jeff - This week! Dungeon Run returns! twitch.tv/thedungeonrun Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) What we've been watching (~26:15) David - Bad Trip Devindra - Calls, Tina  Jeff - Invincible,  Nate Bargatze: The Greatest Average American, City of Ghosts Feature  (~1:12:42) The Father Spoilers (~1:27:49) 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 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 or like us on Facebook. Credits: Our music sometimes comes from the work of Adam Warrock. You can download our theme song here. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from SMHMUSIC.com. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Hillinger. This episode was edited by Beidi A.  If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com. Contact us at our voicemail number: 781-583-1993 You can donate and support the /Filmcast by going to slashfilm.com, clicking on the /Filmcast tab, and clicking on the sidebar “Donate” links! Thanks to all our donors this week!

The Slashfilmcast is launching a Patreon! Support us at  http://patreon.com/filmpodcast. After viewing the college admission scandal documentary Operation Varsity Blues, David, Devindra, and Jeff reflect on the future of higher education in America. For the feature review, the cast, along with Dan Murrell, is tackling the highly anticipated "Snyder Cut" of Justice League. Subscribe to Dan's YouTube channel. Listen to Dan's podcast, All My Movies. Back Dan on Patreon.  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: Feals and StoryWorth: Visit Feals.com/FILMCAST and get 50% off your first order with free shipping. Go to StoryWorth.com/slashfilmcast to get $10 off your first purchase!  Weekly Plugs David - Culturally Relevant: The Murders in Georgia Devindra - Cherry MX mechanical keys are coming to Alienware laptops Jeff - The Dungeon Run is back at twitch.tv/thedungeonrun Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) What we've been watching (~01:47) David - Operation Varsity Blues Devindra - Servant S2, Made for Love, US vs Reality Winner, SXSW VR  Jeff - Kid 90, I’m Sorry Feature contains spoilers  (~1:06:20) Zack Snyder’s Justice League 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 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 or like us on Facebook. Credits: Our music sometimes comes from the work of Adam Warrock. You can download our theme song here. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from SMHMUSIC.com. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Hillinger. This episode was edited by Beidi A.  If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com. Contact us at our voicemail number: 781-583-1993 You can donate and support the /Filmcast by going to slashfilm.com, clicking on the /Filmcast tab, and clicking on the sidebar “Donate” links! Thanks to all our donors this week!

[This week's After Dark is being released for all listeners! Thanks to our Patrons at patreon.com/filmpodcast for making our work possible.] David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss YouTube Premium, family accounts, LEGO Mocs, and Coming 2 America.  Links: Beyond the Brick YouTube channel 

The Slashfilmcast is launching a Patreon! Support us at  http://patreon.com/filmpodcast. The Oscar nominations are fresh out of the oven. David, Devindra, Jeff are joined by Hoai-Tran Bui, writer at slashfilm.com, to talk about representation in this Academy Award season and Disney’s new animated film, Raya and the Last Dragon.  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: PrettyLitter, Babbel, Manscaped, and Harry’s.  PrettyLitter - Visit PrettyLitter.com and use promo code FILMCAST for 20% off your first order.  Babbel - when you purchase of a 3-month Babbel subscription, you’ll get an additional 3 months for free. Just go to babbel.com and use promo code FILMCAST. Manscaped - Visit manscaped.com and use the promo code FILMCAST for 20% off.  Harry’s - Go to harrys.com/FILMCAST and get your starter kid today.  Weekly Plugs David - David’s Patreon: Conversations about race, vaccination, losing weight, and other topics Devindra - Engadget Podcast: WTF are NFTs? Jeff - cameo.com/jeffcannata Hoai-Tran Bui - Trekking Through Time and Space and NPR: 'Raya And The Last Dragon' Criticized For Lack Of Southeast Asian Actors Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) What we've been watching (~29:18) David -  Search Party, Cherry (attempted viewing), Chungking Express. Devindra -  Search Party, Expanse Hoai-Tran Bui - ON-GAKU: Our Sound Jeff - Assembled, When We Stayed Home Feature (~1:17:30) Raya and the Last Dragon Spoilers (~1:46:15) 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 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 or like us on Facebook. Credits: Our music sometimes comes from the work of Adam Warrock. You can download our theme song here. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from SMHMUSIC.com. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Hillinger. This episode was edited by Beidi A.  If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com. Contact us at our voicemail number: 781-583-1993 You can donate and support the /Filmcast by going to slashfilm.com, clicking on the /Filmcast tab, and clicking on the sidebar “Donate” links! Thanks to all our donors this week!

The Slashfilmcast is launching a Patreon! Support us at  http://patreon.com/filmpodcast. Jeff returns from a throat surgery. David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss the Oprah interview with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry on CBS. For the feature review, the cast dives into the Marvel television show WandaVision with Joanna Robinson, Senior Writer at Vanity Fair. Listen to Joanna Robinson on the Still Watching podcast and The Storm podcast.   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: Hello Fresh and Paint Your Life. Go to HelloFresh.com/filmcast12 and use code FILMCAST12 for 12 free meals, including free shipping! For 20% off and free shipping of your painting, text FILM to 64-000. Weekly Plugs David - Culturally Relevant: Vaccine Feelings and Commentary on Oprah’s Interview Devindra - Engadget podcast: Microsoft Mesh Jeff - DLC 381 with Lana Bachynski  Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) What we've been watching (~27:47) David - Boss Level, Captain Fantastic, Oprah interview Devindra - Boss Level, Oprah interview  Jeff - Boss Level, finished Search Party, Save Yourselves! Feature contains spoilers  (~1:14:20) WandaVision 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 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 or like us on Facebook. Credits: Our music sometimes comes from the work of Adam Warrock. You can download our theme song here. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from SMHMUSIC.com. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Hillinger. This episode was edited by Beidi A.  If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com. Contact us at our voicemail number: 781-583-1993 You can donate and support the /Filmcast by going to slashfilm.com, clicking on the /Filmcast tab, and clicking on the sidebar “Donate” links! Thanks to all our donors this week!

The Slashfilmcast is launching a Patreon! Support us at  http://patreon.com/filmpodcast. Tara Ariano sits in Jeff’s seat for a day while he’s out for surgery. David, Devindra, and Tara chat about the outdated institution that is the Golden Globes. For the feature review, the cast is joined by Inkoo Kang, TV critic at The Hollywood Reporter, to talk about Minari, the latest film by director Lee Isaac Chung. Read Inkoo Kang’s easay on Parasite here and her interview with Minari director Lee-Isaac Chung here.  Listen to Inkoo’s podcast All About Almodóvar.   Read Rachel Handler’s write-up of the Golden Globes.  Read Tara’s For All Mankind review at VanityFair.  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: Raycon, Candid, Theragun.  Go to buyraycon.com/FILMCAST and get 15% off your entire Raycon order.  Visit to candidco.com/filmcast and use the code FILMCAST and save $75 on your starter kit.  Go to theragun.com/FILMCAST and get your Gen 4 Theragun today.  Weekly Plugs David - David’s Minari Video Review Devindra - Engadget Podcast on the Mars Perseverance Rover landing w/ Sophia Gad-Nasr Tara - Listen To Sassy Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) What we've been watching (~23:47) David -  The Golden Globes, Tom and Jerry Tara - For All Mankind; Seinfeld Devindra - Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry Feature  (~1:11:20) Minari Spoilers (~1:43:10) 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 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 or like us on Facebook. Credits: Our music sometimes comes from the work of Adam Warrock. You can download our theme song here. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from SMHMUSIC.com. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Hillinger. This episode was edited by Beidi A.  If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com. Contact us at our voicemail number: 781-583-1993 You can donate and support the /Filmcast by going to slashfilm.com, clicking on the /Filmcast tab, and clicking on the sidebar “Donate” links! Thanks to all our donors this week!

The Slashfilmcast is launching a Patreon! Support us at  http://patreon.com/filmpodcast. David, Devindra, and Jeff chat about Freaky, The Expanse, and Attack of the Murder Hornets.  For the feature review, the cast is joined by Roxana Hadadi to talk about Nomadland, the latest film by director Chloe Zhao starring Frances McDormand. Follow Roxana at @roxana_hadadi on Twitter! 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: IPVanish, Manscaped, and Hello Fresh. Visit IPVanish.com/FILMCAST and claim a 65% savings today.   Visit manscaped.com and use the promo code FILMCAST for 20% off.  Go to HelloFresh.com/filmcast10 and use code FILMCAST10 for 10 free meals, including free shipping! Weekly Plugs David - David’s video review of I Care a Lot Devindra - Exploring why the Texas power grid failed with native Texan Alex Cranz Jeff - TDR Plays Fiasco: Camp Death Wednesday February 24, 6pm PT Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) What we've been watching (~7:40) David - I Care A Lot, Freaky Jeff - Attack of the Murder Hornets, Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy, The Expanse,  Devindra -  The Expanse S4/5, Keep your hands off Eizouken, Mars Perseverance landing Feature Contains Spoilers  (~1:06:55) Nomadland  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 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 or like us on Facebook. Credits: Our music sometimes comes from the work of Adam Warrock. You can download our theme song here. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from SMHMUSIC.com. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Hillinger. This episode was edited by Beidi A.  If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com. Contact us at our voicemail number: 781-583-1993 You can donate and support the /Filmcast by going to slashfilm.com, clicking on the /Filmcast tab, and clicking on the sidebar “Donate” links! Thanks to all our donors this week!