

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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Nov 21, 2017 • 1h 35min
Ep. 442 – Justice League
Devindra and Jeff form a league of their own with Slashfilm’s Karen Han to review Justice League. They also chat about Mudbound, The Punisher and the continued downfall of the patriarchy.
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 (01:45)
Devindra: Mudbound, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri
Jeff: The Shape of Water
Karen: The Punisher
Film news (23:30)
Men are still being terrible
Rian Johnson is making a new Star Wars trilogy
Amazon is making a Lord of the Rings show
Featured review: (47:30)
Justice League
SPOILERS (1:11:00)
Credits
Our sponsors this week are Hello Fresh and Simple Contacts.
Visit hellofresh.com and use promo code “Filmcast30” for $30 off your first week of deliveries.
Visit simplecontacts.com/filmcast and enter “filmcast” at checkout to receive $30 off your first 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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Nov 18, 2017 • 49min
The /Filmcast: Bonus Ep. – Pre-Thanksgiving Things We’ve Been Watching
David Chen returns for a brief pre-thanksgiving appearance and chats with his fiancée about what they’ve been watching recently.
Thor: Ragnarok
Killing of a Sacred Deer
Murder on the Orient Express
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri
LBJ
You’re The Worst
Nathan For You
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Nov 8, 2017 • 1h 21min
Ep. 441 – Thor: Ragnarok
Devindra and Jeff join up with Brad Oman (AKA Ethan Anderton) from Slashfilm to review Taika Waititi’s Thor: Ragnarok. They also chat about finishing Stranger Things 2, and the fallout from Disney’s blackout of LA Times’ reviewers.
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 (01:25)
Devindra: Last Flag Flying
Brad: Stranger Things 2
Film news (23:50)
Disney relents from LA Times blackout
Report: Disney buying Fox?
Brian Michael Bendis leaves Marvel for DC (and what they means for movies)
Featured review: (40:40)
Thor: Ragnarok
SPOILERS (57:16)
Credits
Our sponsors this week are Hello Fresh and Bombfell.
Visit hellofresh.com and use promo code “Filmcast30” for $30 off your first week of deliveries.
Visit bombfell.com/filmcast to get $25 off your 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 and clicking on the sidebar “Donate” links! Thanks to all our donors this week!
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Nov 1, 2017 • 1h 1min
Ep. 440 – Brawl in Cell Block 99
Devindra and Jeff dive into Bone Tomahawk director S. Craig Zahler’s latest brutal genre mashup, Brawl in Cell Block 99. And they confront an important /Filmcourt entry: The case of a dog in the theater!
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 (01:10)
Devindra: Stranger Things 2, The Killing of a Sacred Deer
Jeff: World Series
/Filmcourt (12:12)
Film news (23:50)
Kevin Spacey sexual assault allegations
Featured review: (30:36)
Brawl in Cell Block 99
SPOILERS (45:20)
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 and clicking on the sidebar “Donate” links! Thanks to all our donors this week!
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Oct 25, 2017 • 1h 24min
Ep. 439 – The Florida Project (GUEST: Kristy Puchko from Riot Material)
While David takes a well-deserved break, Devindra and Jeff team up with Kristy Puchko to discuss Lore, Riverdale and Sean Baker’s knockout film, The Florida Project. Check out Kristy’s review of the film over at Riot Material.
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 (01:23)
Devindra: Mindhunter (Completed), My Hero Academia
Jeff: Patton Oswalt’s Annihilation, Better Things Season 2
Kristy: Riverdale, Lore
Featured review: (29:15)
The Florida Project
SPOILERS (49:10)
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 and clicking on the sidebar “Donate” links! Thanks to all our donors this week!
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Oct 17, 2017 • 1h 29min
Ep. 438 – Happy Death Day (GUEST: Stephen Tobolowsky)
This week, David, Jeff, and Devindra welcome Stephen Tobolowsky to discuss Happy Death Day and the brilliance of Jessica Rothe. Check out Stephen’s new book, My Adventures with God. Also, David goes on hiatus.
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 (10:00)
David: The Confession Tapes, Mr. Roosevelt
Devindra: Mindhunter
Jeff: The Meyerowitz Stories
Slashfilmcourt (36:45)
Featured review: (44:00)
Happy Death Day
SPOILERS (1:05:00)
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 and clicking on the sidebar “Donate” links! Thanks to all our donors this week!
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Oct 10, 2017 • 1h 52min
Ep. 437 – Blade Runner 2049 (GUEST: C. Robert Cargill, Author of Sea of Rust)
This week, David, Jeff, and Devindra welcome C. Robert Cargill to discuss Blade Runner 2049. Buy Cargill’s Sea of Rust on Amazon or wherever books are sold.
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
A Ghost Story Contest Winners
A note about Andy Signore and Harvey Weinstein
Featured review: (17:00)
Blade Runner
SPOILERS (56:15)
Credits
Our sponsors this week is Bombfell.
Visit bombfell.com/filmcast to get $25 off your 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 and clicking on the sidebar “Donate” links! Thanks to all our donors this week!
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Oct 3, 2017 • 1h 42min
Ep. 436 – American Made (GUEST: Lindsey Romain)
This week, David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss the tennis drama Battle of the Sexes, get amazed by Gerald’s Game, and praise the second season of Better Things. Special guest Lindsey Romain joins us for our review of American Made. Watch the “Papyrus” sketch on SNL.
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
What We’ve Been Watching
David: Battle of the Sexes
Devindra: Gerald’s Game, Neo Yokio, Top of the Lake S2
Jeff: Better Things, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Blade Runner: The Final Cut
Film News
Your Name remake
Featured review: (50:00)
American Made
SPOILERS (1:17:00)
Credits
Our sponsors this week are Hello Fresh and Casper.
Visit hellofresh.com and use promo code “Filmcast30″ for $30 off your first week of deliveries.
Visiti 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 and clicking on the sidebar “Donate” links! Thanks to all our donors this week!
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Sep 27, 2017 • 1h 40min
Ep. 435 – Kingsman: The Golden Circle (GUEST: Joanna Robinson from Vanity Fair)
This week, David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss Netflix’s new Seinfeld special, debate whether Star Trek Discovery and CBS: All Access are a good deal, and praise Ken Burns and Lynn Novick’s Vietnam. Special guest Joanna Robinson joins us from Vanity Fair.
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
What We’ve Been Watching
David: Jerry Before Seinfeld
Devindra: Star Trek Discovery, Good Place S2, Toast of London, Apple TV 4K
Jeff: Vietnam
Joanna: DuckTales
Featured review: (50:00)
Kingsman: The Golden Circle
SPOILERS (1:17:00)
Credits
Our sponsor this week is Sonos.
Visit sonos.com and use promo code “Filmcast10″ for 10% off your order.
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 and clicking on the sidebar “Donate” links! Thanks to all our donors this week!
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Sep 20, 2017 • 1h 58min
Ep. 434 – mother! (GUEST: Andy Signore from Screen Junkies)
This week, David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss this year’s Emmy wins, ponder the commitment of American Vandal to the bit, and offer their interpretations of Darren Aronofsky’s mother!. Special guest Andy Signore joins us from Screen Junkies.
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
What We’ve Been Watching
Devindra: Ingrid Goes West Top of the Lake S2, American Vandal
Film News:
Halloween is back
Emmys
Featured review: (50:00)
mother!
SPOILERS (1:17:00)
Credits
Our sponsors this week are Bombfell and Sonos.
Visit bombfell.com/filmcast for $25 off your order.
Visit sonos.com and use promo code “Filmcast10″ for 10% off your order.
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 and clicking on the sidebar “Donate” links! Thanks to all our donors this week!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy