

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
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Jan 17, 2018 • 1h 45min
Ep. 450 – Black Mirror: Season 4 (GUEST: Kristy Puchko from Pajiba)
This week on the /Filmcast, it’s all Black Mirror as David, Jeff, and Devindra analyze each episode of the show’s new season on Netflix. Special guest Kristy Puchko joins us from Pajiba. Be sure to read Vulture’s recap of Hang the DJ and Vice’s review of Black Museum, as well as how every episode is connected. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, 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 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/filmcast/ and clicking on the sidebar “Donate” links! Thanks to all our donors this week!
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Jan 15, 2018 • 53min
The /Filmcast: Bonus Ep. – The Last Jedi Post-post-mortem
David and his fiancée dive into some of the biggest issues with The Last Jedi. For more discussion, listen to our initial review and our first post-mortem episode. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, like us on Facebook!
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Jan 11, 2018 • 1h 30min
Ep. 449 – I, Tonya
This week on the /Filmcast, with Devindra at CES, David and Jeff are joined by David’s fiancee to discuss the Golden Globes and delve into the veracity of I, Tonya. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, like us on Facebook! SHOWNOTES Top 10 post-mortem Golden Globes Featured review: (40:00) I, Tonya Spoilers (1:05:40) 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/filmcast/ and clicking on the sidebar “Donate” links! Thanks to all our donors this week!
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Jan 2, 2018 • 2h 20min
Ep. 448 – The Top 10 Films of 2017
David, Devindra, and Jeff count down their top 10 films of 2017. Thanks for a great year, everyone. Be sure to read more about the state of the film industry (including the summer box office), and the original NYTimes and New Yorker pieces on Harvey Weinstein. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, like us on Facebook! Jeff’s Top 10 Three Billboards Outiside Ebbing Missouri The Last Jedi I Don’t Feel at Home In This World Anymore Phantom Thread Molly’s Game The Meyerowitz Stories Get Out The Big Sick Lady Bird mother! Devindra’s Top 10 Get Out The Florida Project Blade Runner 2049 Call Me By Your Name The Big Sick Phantom Thread Lady Bird Logan The Last Jedi Dunkirk Dave’s Top 10 Get Out I, Tonya Blade Runner 2049 Your Name. Dunkirk The Big Sick Lady Bird Logan The Florida Project mother!
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Dec 28, 2017 • 1h 41min
Ep. 447 – The Post
This week on the /Filmcast, David, Jeff, and Devindra catch up on all they’ve been watching recently, discuss the shockingly good I, Tonya, praise the longevity of Terminator 2 on home video, and debate the merits of Alexander Payne’s Downsizing.
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SHOWNOTES
TLJ thoughts
Terminator 2 4K UHD
Rental windows
What We’ve Been Watching (32:45)
Jeff: I, Tonya, Downsizing, Molly’s Game
Devindra: Bright, Beyond Skyline, Halt and Catch Fire S4, Ash vs. Evil Dead
David: Wind River, Ozark Season 1, The Beginning
Featured review: (1:11:00)
The Post
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
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Dec 22, 2017 • 1h 58min
Bonus Ep. – Star Wars: The Last Jedi Post-mortem
In this spoiler-filled discussion of The Last Jedi, David, Devindra, and Jeff Cannata are joined by Lindsey Romain to discuss the polarizing reaction to the latest Star Wars film, and to dive into some of the more contentious plot points. Be sure to check out Jacob’s discussion of the film’s themes, an explanation of why Holdo’s move is kind of a big deal, and Lindsey’s article about Rey’s Jedi books.
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Dec 15, 2017 • 1h 44min
Ep. 446 – The Last Jedi
This week, David returns to the /Filmcast, along with Devindra, Jeff, and Peter, to discuss the new Rian Johnson film, Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Be sure to check out Slashfilm Daily at daily.slashfilm.com.
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SHOWNOTES
Intro
Featured review: (5:45)
The Last Jedi
SPOILERS (35:00)
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/filmcast/ and clicking on the sidebar “Donate” links! Thanks to all our donors this week!
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Dec 13, 2017 • 1h 17min
Ep. 445 – The Shape of Water (GUEST: Kristy Puchko from Riot Material)
Devindra and Jeff team up with Kristy Puchko to figure out The Shape of Water. Also, they discuss Netflix’s Voyeur and Godless, and Jeff discovers the wonders of Toast of London.
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SHOWNOTES
Intro
What We’ve Been Watching (03:30)
Krist : Voyeur
Jeff: Toast of London
Devindra: Mosaic , Godless
Featured review: (33:25)
The Shape of Water
SPOILERS (55:26)
Credits
Our sponsor this week is Casper.
Visit casper.com/filmcast and use promo code “filmcast” for $50 off any mattress purchase.
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/filmcast/ and clicking on the sidebar “Donate” links! Thanks to all our donors this week!
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Dec 6, 2017 • 1h 23min
Ep. 444 – Lady Bird (GUEST: Kristy Puchko from Riot Material)
Devindra and Jeff team up with Kristy Puchko to discuss Lady Bird. Also, they try to figure out if The Disaster Artist is any good, pontificate on the point of method acting, and consider what a Tarantino Star Trek would be like.
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SHOWNOTES
Intro
What We’ve Been Watching (01:38)
Kristy: Rift, Bad Genius
Jeff: Jim & Andy the Great Beyond
Devindra: The Disaster Artist, Marvelous Mrs. Maisel , The Villainess
Featured review: (53:22)
Lady Bird
SPOILERS (1:13:40)
Credits
Our sponsor this week is Hello Fresh.
Visit hellofresh.com and use promo code “Filmcast30” for $30 off your first week of deliveries.
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/filmcast/ and clicking on the sidebar “Donate” links! Thanks to all our donors this week!
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Nov 29, 2017 • 1h 24min
Ep. 443 – Coco (GUEST: Vanessa Erazo from Remezcla)
Devindra and Jeff join up with Remezcla’s Vanessa Erazo to review Pixar’s Coco. Also, they chat about Spike Lee’s Netflix TV series, She’s Gotta Have It, and Paul Thomas Anderson’s The Phantom Thread.
You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, like us on Facebook!
SHOWNOTES
Intro
What We’ve Been Watching (00:50)
Devindra: Lady Bird, Darkest Hour, She’s Gotta Have It
/Film Court (16:55)
Featured review: (28:17)
Coco
SPOILERS (1:03:40)
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/filmcast/ and clicking on the sidebar “Donate” links! Thanks to all our donors this week!
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