

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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Aug 8, 2018 • 1h 49min
Ep. 479 - Blindspotting and Christopher Robin
David, Devindra, Jeff, and Kristy discuss the fun of Teen Titans Go! To The Movies, the enjoyability of HBO's Succession, and the riveting Netflix documentary, The Staircase. Also, Jeff gets disappointed by modern Blu-ray special features.
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Shownotes
What We've Been Watching
Kristy - Teen Titans Go! To The Movies, A Very English Scandal
David - The Staircase
Devindra - Succession, MFKZ
Featured Review
Blindspotting
- Spoilers
Christopher Robin
-Spoilers
Credits:
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Jul 31, 2018 • 2h 2min
Ep. 478 - Mission: Impossible - Fallout (GUEST: Patrick Willems)
David, Devindra, Jeff, are joined by Patrick Willems to review Mission: Impossible - Fallout. Check out Patrick's video essays about why Mission: impossible movies are great and who is Ethan Hunt, really. Also check out Patrick's podcast about Josh Hartnett, We Heart Hartnett.
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Shownotes
Featured Review
Mission: Impossible - Fallout
Credits:
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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Jul 25, 2018 • 1h 38min
Ep. 477 - Sorry to Bother You
David, Devindra, Jeff, and Kristy discuss what The Equalizer doesn't understand about its own appeal, and check out Carlos Lopez Estrada's Blindspotting. Plus, Kristy reports back from the 2018 Fantasia International Film Festival.
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
What We've Been Watching
David - Annihilation, The Equalizer 2
Jeff - Come Inside My Mind
Kristy - Under the Silver Lake, The Man Who Killed HItler and Then The Bigfoot, Anna and The Apocalypse
Devindra - Blindspotting, Searching, The Expanse (S3)
News
James Gunn fired
Featured Review
Sorry to Bother You
Credits:
Our sponsors this week are Hello Fresh and Mack Weldon.
For 30 dollars off your first week of HelloFresh, visit hellofresh.com/ filmcast30 and enter promo code filmcast30
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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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Jul 18, 2018 • 1h 35min
Ep. 476 - Skyscraper
David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss Moviepass's surge pricing, try to figure out what's up with Three Identical Strangers, and get ambivalent about Who Is America. Be sure to read Aja Romano's review of Who Is America, Jen Chaney's review of Who Is America, Kristen Lopez's piece on disability in Skyscraper, and Katy Sullivan's perspective on Skyscraper.
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Shownotes
What We've Been Watching
Jeff - Three Identical Strangers
Devindra - Gemini, Summer of Sam, Bloodsport
David - Who Is America
Featured Review
Skyscraper
Credits:
Our sponsors this week are Casper and AMC Shudder
Go to casper.com/filmcast and use promo "filmcast" for $50 off select mattresses. Terms and conditions apply.
To try Shudder free for 30 days, go to Shudder.com/podcast and use promo code 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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Jul 11, 2018 • 1h 38min
Ep. 475 - Ant-Man and the Wasp
David, Devindra, Jeff, and Kristy discuss AMC's Stubs A-List, the new season of GLOW, Ryan Murphy's Pose, and the thought-provoking Nanette.
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
What We've Been Watching
David - Tag, Sicario: Day of the Soldado, The First Purge
Kristy - Leave No Trace, Glow Season 2
Devindra - Pose, Sharp Objects, Blockers
Jeff - Nanette
Featured Review
Ant-Man and the Wasp
Credits:
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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Jul 4, 2018 • 1h 54min
Ep. 474 - Mission: Impossible Retrospective
In preparation for 'Fallout' David, Devindra, and Jeff dive into every film in the 'Mission: Impossible' franchise. Be sure to read Erik Lundegaard's piece on Mission: Impossible, and Matt Singer's piece on why Mission: Impossible 2 is actually good(?).
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:
Overview of Mission: Impossible 4K UHD discs (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
Mission: Impossible
Mission: Impossible 2
Mission: Impossible 3
Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol
MIssion: Impossible - Rogue Nation
Our personal rankings
Credits:
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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Jun 27, 2018 • 1h 54min
Ep. 473 - Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (GUEST: Patrick H. Willems)
David, Devindra, and Jeff are joined by YouTuber Patrick H. Willems to discuss the latest entry in the Jurassic Park franchise. Check out Patrick's essay on why Jurassic Park sequels don't work.
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
What We've Been Watching
David - Blockers
Devindra - Sense8 finale, Westworld Season 2 finale
Jeff - Goliath Season 2
Film News
AMC's Premiere program
Gotti is bad
Featured Review
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
Credits:
Our sponsors this episode are Intel and Green Chef.
Learn more about the 8th Gen Intel Core processor with Intel Optane Memory at intel.com/youcould
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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Jun 19, 2018 • 1h 29min
Ep. 472 - The Incredibles 2 (GUEST: Matt Singer from ScreenCrush)
David, Devindra, and Jeff are joined by Matt Singer from ScreenCrush to dive into The Incredibles 2. Be sure to check out Matt's review of The Incredibles 2, as well as Screencrush's video essay on why the Incredibles were the villain of the film. Also: See Bob Chipman's review of The Incredibles 2.
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
What We've Been Watching
David - Ocean's Eight, Eleven, Twelve
Devindra - First Reformed
Jeff - Killing Eve
Featured Review
Incredibles 2
Credits:
Our sponsors this episode are Intel and LinkedIn.
Learn more about the 8th Gen Intel Core processor with Intel Optane Memory at intel.com/youcould
Go to LinkedIn.com/filmcast and get a 50-dollar credit toward your first job post. Terms and conditions apply.
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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Jun 13, 2018 • 1h 31min
Ep. 471 - Hereditary
David, Devindra, and Kristy discuss the delightfulness of Paddington 2, the breeziness of Ocean's Eight, and the terror of A24's new horror hit, "Hereditary."
Be sure to read Amanda Hess's article about Ocean's Eight.
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
What We've Been Watching
Kristy - Ocean's Eight, Hotel Artemis
Devindra - Thoroughbreds
David - Paddington 2, Sneakers, Sneaky Pete Season 1
Featured Review
Hereditary
Credits:
Our sponsors this episode are Intel and Casper.
Learn more about the 8th Gen Intel Core processor with Intel Optane Memory at intel.com/youcould
Get 50 dollars toward select mattresses by visiting Casper.com/filmcast and using promo code "filmcast" 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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Jun 6, 2018 • 1h 37min
Ep. 470 - American Animals and Solo Post-Mortem (GUEST: Alan Scherstuhl from The Village Voice)
David, Jeff, Kristy and Alan Scherstuhl discuss writer-director Bart Layton's latest film American Animals starring Evan Peters, Blake Jenner, Ann Dowd and Barry Keoghan. Make sure to check out Alan's review of American Animals at Village Voice as well as Kristy's review at Riot Material. Lastly, David and Jeff conclude this episode with an 'After Dark' segment discussing the fallout of Solo: A Star Wars Story.
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
Featured Review
American Animals
Credits:
Editing assistance for this episode was provided by Brian Davids.
Our sponsors this episode are Intel, RxBar, and LinkedIn.
Learn more about the 8th Gen Intel Core processor with Intel Optane Memory at intel.com/youcould
For 25 percent off your first order at Rxbar, visit RXBAR.com/filmcast and enter promo code filmcast at checkout. For a limited time, every order will receive 6 free samples – 3 of the new RxBar flavors and 3 of the new RX Nut Butters. Free sample offer ends June 30th.
Go to LinkedIn.com/filmcast and get a 50-dollar credit toward your first job post.
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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