

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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Dec 18, 2018 • 2h 7min
Ep. 497 - Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (GUEST: Dan Gvozden, host of the Amazing Spider-Talk podcast)
The cast plus Dan Gvozden, a certified Spider-Man aficionado, dive into the amazing Spider-Verse and rank their favorite reincarnations of the character. Also tune in to find out how a trailer about a dog made David re-evaluate his life choices.
Check out the interview with Alfonso Cuarón on the cinematography of Roma, the critique on the racial politics of Green Book, and Dan Gvozden's definitive list of Spider-Verse Easter eggs in The Hollywood Reporter.
Listen to David’s other podcast Write Along with writer C. Robert Cargill and Devindra's new podcast Know More Tech, answering your question on the latest gadgets.
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.
Show Notes (all timestamps are approximate only)
What We've Been Watching (~12:00)
David - Free Solo, Green Book
Devindra - The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel S2
Dan - Mirai
Featured Reviews (~1:00:00)
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Spoilers (~1:33:00)
Credits:
Our sponsors this week are Casper and Green Chef.
Our music sometimes comes from the work of Adam Warrock. You can download our theme song here. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from Simonmharris.com. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Hillinger. Production assistance this week comes from 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
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Dec 12, 2018 • 1h 45min
Ep. 496 - Roma and The Favourite (GUEST: Britt Hayes)
David gets feedback from last week's episode with Joseph Kahn, director of Bodied, and Jeff resumes his Limerick ways. The cast plus Britt talk about the power of Roma by Alfonso Cuarón, and cover the outfits and rabbits of The Favourite by Yorgos Lanthimos. Check out Britt Hayes' piece on the fact and fiction of The Favourite.
Check out David’s other podcast Write Along with writer C. Robert Cargill and Devindra's new podcast Know More Tech, answering your question on the latest gadgets.
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.
Show Notes (all timestamps are approximate only)
What We've Been Watching (~07:00)
David - If Beale Street Could Talk
- Vox Lux
Featured Reviews
Roma (~15:00)
Spoiler (~53:00)
The Favourite (~01:04:00)
Spoiler (01:21:00)
Credits:
Our sponsor this week is Hello Fresh.
Our music sometimes comes from the work of Adam Warrock. You can download our theme song here. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from Simonmharris.com. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Hillinger. Production assistance this week comes from 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!
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Dec 5, 2018 • 1h 28min
Ep. 495 - Creed II (GUEST: Joseph Kahn, director of Bodied)
Director Joseph Kahn joins the hosts for a spirited Creed II review. They discuss OLED TVs, recent movie watches, and the controversial film 'Bodied'. The conversation delves into character development, wealth dynamics, and the challenges of filmmaking.

Nov 27, 2018 • 45min
Bonus Ep. - The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
David and Jeff discuss the Coen Brothers' latest, "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs," now streaming on Netflix.
Be sure to check out David’s new podcast, Write Along.
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.
Our music sometimes comes from the work of Adam Warrock. You can download our theme song here. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from Simonmharris.com. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Hillinger.
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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Nov 20, 2018 • 1h 22min
Ep. 494 - Widows (GUEST: Aisha Harris from The New York Times)
David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss Jason Reitman's latest film The Front Runner, praise Melissa McCarthy's performance in Can You Ever Forgive Me, and get moved by Adam Sandler's latest Netflix special. Later, Aisha Harris joins us to discuss Widows. Follow Aisha on Twitter.
Be sure to check out David’s new podcast, Write Along.
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.
Show Notes (all timestamps are approximate only)
Introduction: Stan Lee and William Goldman
What We've Been Watching (~9:00)
David - The Front Runner, Can You Ever Forgive Me
Devindra - Get Shorty (TV)
Jeff - Adam Sandler 100% Fresh
Featured Reviews (~28:00)
Widows
- Spoilers (~52:00)
Credits:
Our sponsors this week are Eero and Green Chef
Get 100 dollars off the Eero base unit and 2 beacons package, and a year of Eero Plus, by visiting eero.com/filmcast and at checkout enter filmcast.
For 50 dollars off your first box of Green Chef, go to GreenChef.us/filmcast.
Our music sometimes comes from the work of Adam Warrock. You can download our theme song here. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from Simonmharris.com. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Hillinger.
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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Nov 13, 2018 • 1h 19min
Ep. 493 - Overlord
Jeff stays strong amid the wildfire raging near his house. The cast discuss Girl in the Spider's Web, Midnight Diner, Bodyguard and end with an in-depth review of the war-horror film Overlord. David and Jeff challenge Liev Schreiber's Michael Barbaro impression on SNL... tune in to decide who wins the "Barbar-off."
Be sure to check out David’s new podcast, Write Along.
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.
Show Notes (all timestamps are approximate only)
What We've Been Watching (~16:00)
David - Girl in the Spider’s Web, Grey Gardens
Devindra - Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories
Jeff - Bodyguard, American Vandal season 1
Slashfilm Court (~40:00)
Featured Reviews (~01:01:00)
Overlord
Spoiler (~01:12:00)
Credits:
Our sponsors this week are Casper and Simple Contacts
For $50 towards selected mattresses, go to Casper.com/filmcast and use the code FILMCAST at checkout.
Get $20 off at Simple Contacts by visiting Simplecontacts.com/filmcast and use the code FILMCAST20 at checkout.
Our music sometimes comes from the work of Adam Warrock. You can download our theme song here. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from Simonmharris.com. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Hillinger.
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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Nov 7, 2018 • 1h 58min
Ep. 492 - Suspiria (GUEST: Britt Hayes and Lindsey Romain)
David, Devindra, Lindsey, and Britt talk about Netflix's Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and The Haunting of Hill House. David gets more "screenlife" with Unfriended: Dark Web. The cast (sans David) stay on to discuss Luca Guadagnino's Suspiria, a rebirth of Dario Argento’s 1977 Italian horror. Stay tuned for the after dark on AMC Stubs A-List's recent price hike.
Read Britt Hayes's writing on the theme of inherited trauma in this year's horror films, as well as her psychoanalysis of Guadagnino and his connection with the original cult classic.
Be sure to check out David’s new podcast, Write Along.
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 (~ 10 mins)
Britt/Lindsey - Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
Devindra - Haunting of Hill House
David - Unfriended: Dark Web
Featured Reviews
Suspiria (~ 45 mins)
Spoiler (~ 1:06)
After dark (~1:37)
Credits:
Our sponsors this week are Hello Fresh and Sonos Beam.
For a total of $60 off on your first three boxes from Hello Fresh order, visit hellofresh.com/filmcast60 and use the code filmcast60
Order Beam now at sonos.com for just $399.
Our music sometimes comes from the work of Adam Warrock. You can download our theme song here. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from Simonmharris.com. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Hillinger.
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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Oct 30, 2018 • 1h 31min
Ep. 491 - Private Life and The Old Man & the Gun
David, Jeff, Devindra feast on Netflix content and cover the violence of Apostle, the fear of House on the Hill, and the awkwardness of Big Mouth. Jeff gets a sneak peek at Steve McQueen's new film Widows.
Be sure to check out Katie Hasty's interview with David Lowery, Mike Ryan's review of The Old Man & the Gun, and S. I. Rosenbaum's interview with Tamara Jenkins on Private Life.
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 (~ 10 mins)
David - Apostle
Devindra - The Haunting of Hill House, Big Mouth
Jeff - Widows
Featured Reviews
Private Life (~28 mins)
- Spoilers (~51 mins)
Old Man & the Gun (~ 1:07 mins)
- Spoilers (~ 1:20 mins)
Credits:
Our sponsors this week are Truck Club and Hello Fresh.
Our music sometimes comes from the work of Adam Warrock. You can download our theme song here. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from Simonmharris.com. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Hillinger.
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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Oct 23, 2018 • 1h 27min
Ep. 490 - Halloween
David and Jeff discuss the brilliance of American Vandal and the amazing spectacular violence of The Night Comes for Us. Also, David recaps what he's been watching in limerick form.
Congrats to Devindra on his new arrival!
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 (~14:00)
David: Venom, A Star Is Born, Bad Times at the El Royal,, First Man, The Night Comes for Us, Making a Murder S2
Jeff: American Vandal S1
Featured Reviews (~50:00)
Halloween
- Spoilers (~1:07:00)
Credits:
Our sponsors this week are RxBar and Green Chef
Our music sometimes comes from the work of Adam Warrock. You can download our theme song here. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from Simonmharris.com. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Hillinger.
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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Oct 16, 2018 • 1h 19min
Ep. 489 - First Man and Bad Times at the El Royale (GUEST: Lindsey Romain)
Jeff, Devindra, and Lindsey Romain do a double review of Damien Chazelle's First Man and Drew Goddard's Bad Times at the El Royale.
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)
Featured Reviews
First Man (~02:00)
- Spoilers (~18:30)
Bad Times at the El Royale (~45:00)
- Spoilers (~57:00)
Credits:
Our sponsors this week are Casper and Trunk Club
Our music sometimes comes from the work of Adam Warrock. You can download our theme song here. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from Simonmharris.com. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Hillinger.
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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