The Filmcast

#slashtag is going strong! Use this hashtag to to recommend movies/shows/content to the Slashfilmcast. For the feature review, David, Devindra, and Jeff are joined by Robert Daniels, founder and critic at 812FilmReviews, to talk about the latest Netflix blockbuster Project Power. Read Robert Daniels' review of Project Power at IGN. Learn the truth behind the Slashfilmcast group photo here.  Thanks to our sponsors this week: Paint Your Life and Quip.    To get 20% off and free shipping of your hand-painted portrait, text the code FILM to 64000.  Go to getquip.com/FILMCAST and get your first re-fill for free! Weekly Plugs (Thomas Midena’s music bumper) David - David’s Patreon Devindra - Engadget Podcast on Surface Duo + Brian Gilbert’s Halo lore video on Polygon Jeff - Cameo going strong!  Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) What we've been watching (~25:00)  Devindra - Doom Patrol, Harley Quinn, Perry Mason (finale) David - Frayed Jeff - Rewatch of Synecdoche New York, Grand Designs Feature (~1:17:00)  Project Power Spoilers (~1:46:00) 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!

David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss buying, renting, and waiting for Mulan on Disney Plus. Find out why only one of the co-hosts got a sneak peek of the new Lovecraft Country show. For the feature review, the cast watches She Dies Tomorrow, a film written and directed by Amy Seimetz. Check out the photoshopped Slashfilmcast Twitter thread here and the Slashfellas poster here. Tag your recommendation to the Slashfilmcast at #Slashtag on Twitter.  Weekly Plugs: David - Telling my parents they’ll be grandparents (and I’ll be an uncle) Devindra - Disney has no idea what it’s doing with Mulan Jeff - Cameo.  Yep, I’m on it! Thanks to our sponsors this week: Quip and Pretty Litter.  Visit getquip.com/FILMCAST and get your first re-fill FREE. Go to prettylitter.com and use the code FILMCAST for 20% off your first order  Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) What we've been watching (~30:00)  David - An American Pickle, Lovecraft Country Episode 1 (online premiere) Devindra - I’ll Be Gone in the Dark Jeff - An American Pickle, Grand Designs,    Feature (~1:16:00)  She Dies Tomorrow  Tune in to David and Joanna's latest podcast Truth vs Hollywood by Audioboom. 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. 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!

From a pasta-worshiping religion to a speed-cubing competition, it’s a doc-heavy week on the Slashfilmcast. For the feature review, the cast watches the VOD horror Relic, the directorial debut of Natalie Erika James. Check out the movie memorabilia live auction from August 26 - 27, 2020 here. Weekly Plugs: David - Culturally Relevant with Mike Bithell Devindra - Engadget Podcast: Big Tech Goes to Washington Jeff - We Have Concerns with Dr Kiki Thanks to our sponsors this week: Feals and Light Stream Feals.com/FILMCAST and you will get 50% off your first order with free shipping. Visit to lightstream.com/FILMCAST for additional interest rate discount on your personal loans. Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) What we've been watching (~27:00)  David - The Speed Cubers, Tread, Samsara/Baraka (Amazon Watch Party) Devindra - Black is King Jeff - The Speed Cubers, I Pastafari    Feature (~1:11:00)  Relic Spoilers (~1:26:00) Tune in to David and Joanna's latest podcast Truth vs Hollywood by Audioboom. 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. 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!

Jeff battles a rat infestation while Dave hears one-last dynamite in a pretend eulogy. For the feature review, the cast talks about First Cow, the newest film directed by Kelly Reichardt. Tune in to find out why the cast prefers buying over renting for this indie release.  Thanks to our sponsors this week: BetterHelp and Manscaped Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code FILMCAST at manscaped.com. Visit betterhelp.com/FILMCAST for 10% off your first month.  Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) What we've been watching (~52:00)  David - Indian Matchmaking,  Jeff - We Are Freestyle Love Supreme, Home Feature (~1:19:00)  First Cow Spoilers (~1:39:00) Tune in to David and Joanna's latest podcast Truth vs Hollywood by Audioboom. 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. 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!

David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss what makes a film appeal to paternal figures and whether the term "dad movie" is pejorative. For the feature film of the week, the cast visits Palm Springs, the Hulu original film directed by Max Barbakow. Learn more about Tenet's delay here.  Come see Devindra and David talk about Face/Off on Thursday July 23rd. More details here.  Thanks to our sponsor this week: Quip Visit getquip.com/FILMCAST and get your first re-fill FREE. Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) What we've been watching (~30:00)  David -  Greyhound, Gamemaster Devindra - Perry Mason, Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi Jeff - Gamemaster, The World’s Most Extraordinary Homes, Spiritual Unfoldment with John Butler Feature (~1:12:00)  Palm Springs Spoilers (~1:25:00) Tune in to David and Joanna's latest podcast Truth vs Hollywood by Audioboom. 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. 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!

In this week's episode, Dave and Jeff compare expanding your germ circle to youtube collaborations and sexual relations. For the feature review, the cast watches The Old Guard, the Netflix film directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood and stars Charlize Theron and Kiki Layne.  Read about how COVID is not a hoax here. Read about having the COVID conversation with your friends here.  Thanks to our sponsors this week: Light Stream and Pretty Litter.  Visit to lightstream.com/FILMCAST for additional interest rate discount on your personal loans. Go to prettylitter.com and use the code FILMCAST for 20% off your first order Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) What we've been watching (~38:00)  David - Zion, Rat Race (Amazon Watch Party),  I May Destroy You Jeff - Greyhound, Cannonball Run 2, Dominos Feature (~1:10:00)  The Old Guard Spoilers (~1:20:00) Tune in to David and Joanna's latest podcast Truth vs Hollywood by Audioboom. 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. 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!

Devindra praises the start-up Carvana while David trashes the app Quibi. For the feature review, the cast finally streams Hamilton, the sensational Broadway musical created by Lin-Manuel Miranda, now available on Disney Plus.  Read Jamelle Bouie's review of Hamilton here. Read Christopher Nolan's position on chairs on set here. Read Vulture's feature about Quibi here.  Thanks to our sponsor this week: Feals.  Become a member today by going to Feals.com/FILMCAST and you will get 50% off your first order with free shipping. Tune in to David and Joanna's latest podcast Truth vs Hollywood by Audioboom. 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. 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. Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) What we've been watching (~36:00)  Jeff - The Floor is Lava David - Lenox Hill COVID19 episode, Home Game, Unsolved Mysteries, Feature (~1:05:00)  Hamilton 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!

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David, Devindra, and Jeff are joined by Joanna Robinson, senior writer at Vanity Fair, to talk about Devindra’s move across the country during a pandemic, Christopher Nolan’s chair ban, and Will Ferrell’s singing in Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga. For the feature review, the cast dives into Shirley, Josephine Decker’s film starring Elizabeth Moss. Tune in to David and Joanna's latest podcast Truth vs Hollywood by Audioboom. Read Vulture's profile of Josephine Decker here.  Thanks to our sponsor this week: Manscaped.  Visit manscaped.com and use the promo code FILMCAST for 20% off and free shipping! 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. 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. Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) What we've been watching (~18:00)  Joanna - Harley Quinn Animated  David - Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga, Spelling The Dream  Jeff - Eurovision, Magnetic, 40 min of Irresistible Feature (~1:18:00)  Shirley Spoilers (~1:38:00)  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!

Dave and Jeff share their experience watching 3D content on VR headsets while Devindra packs up to move across the country. The cast is joined by Wilson Morales of @Blackfilm to talk about Da 5 Bloods, the latest Spike Lee movie about black soldiers in the Vietnam War. Read Viet thanh Nguyen’s thread about Da 5 Bloods here.  Thanks to our sponsor this week: Hello Fresh.  Visit HelloFresh.com/Slashfilim60 and use the code Slashfilm60 for $60 off your purchase! 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. 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. Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) What we've been watching (~28:00)  David - Babyteeth, Patton Oswalt’s I Love Everything Jeff - Taylor Tomlinson: Quarter-Life Crisis Feature (~40:00)  Da 5 Bloods Spoilers (~1:13:00)  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 Z. 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!