

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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Apr 23, 2024 • 2h 8min
Ep. 771 - Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver
David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss movies like Abigail and The Beast, delve into reviews of Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver, explore Quentin Tarantino's filmmaking legacy, and share thoughts on horror, suspense, and ambitious storytelling in recent films.

Apr 16, 2024 • 2h 9min
Ep. 770 - Civil War
The hosts discuss Fallout and Bluey-The Sign before diving into a battle over their thoughts on Civil War. They explore emotional depth in a family show and praise Fallout's unique art direction. The review of Civil War delves into themes of dehumanization, truth-telling, and the portrayal of humanity, creating a thought-provoking discussion.

Apr 9, 2024 • 1h 50min
Ep. 769 - Monkey Man
David, Devindra, and Jeff consider the grand scale sci-fi of 3 Body Problem, go stargazing with Constellation, and sneak into the dark world of Ripley. Then they take a swing at Dev Patel’s directorial debut Monkey Man.
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Weekly Plugs
David - Decoding TV and the 3 Body Problem Saga
Devindra - Engadget Podcast on using Kagi instead of Google Search
Jeff - DLC Bookclub
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)
What we've been watching (~00:44:25)
David - 3 Body Problem, Game of Gold
Devindra - Constellation
Jeff - Ripley, 3 Body Problem
Featured Review (~01:16:39)
Monkey Man
SPOILERS (~01:28:15)
Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon and subscribe to his free newsletter Decoding Everything. Check out Jeff Cannata’s podcasts DLC and 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 @thefilmcastpod.
Credits:
Our theme song is by Varsity Blue, the newest project byTim McEwan from The Midnight. This episode was edited by Noah Ross who also created our weekly plugs and spoiler bumper music. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from Simon Harris.
If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com.
You can support the podcast by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast or by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Apr 2, 2024 • 1h 43min
Ep. 768 - Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
Comedy legend Steve Martin joins David, Devindra, and Jeff to discuss the intriguing topics of Spermworld, Birth, and a documentary about his career. They also explore the cinematic style of Lance Oppenheim and the disappointing aspects of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.

Mar 26, 2024 • 1h 48min
Ep. 767 - Road House
Exploring Ghostbusters: Afterlife, a unique indie romcom sci-fi movie, and the nostalgic charm of X-Men 97. They also dive into the action choreography of the Road House remake and critique movie scenes with intense moments and character actions.

Mar 19, 2024 • 1h 48min
Ep. 766 - Love Lies Bleeding (GUEST: BJ Colangelo)
Discussing crime drama in 'The Gentlemen', opinions on '3 Body Problem', and thoughts on 'Manhunt'. Reviewing 'Love Lies Bleeding' with BJ Colangelo. Topics include Hollywood careers, IMAX theater preferences, family movie dilemmas, Factor Meals ad, filmmakers in TV, 'The Abyss' visual quality, female characters in film, media reviews, and muscular women in cinema.

Mar 12, 2024 • 1h 32min
Ep. 765 - The Promised Land
David, Devindra, and Jeff scam their way into the zany comedy of Ricky Stanicky, consider their thoughts on Unthinkable, and wonder about the romance of One Day. Then they break new ground with their take on The Promised Land.
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Weekly Plugs
David - David Chen on The Gist podcast
Devindra - MacBook Air M3 review + Engadget Podcast discussion
Jeff - The Light of Shadows by Ryan Elledge
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)
What we've been watching (~00:21:11)
David - Ricky Stanicky, Unthinkable
Devindra - Ricky Stanicky, Kung Fu Panda 4, Freddy Got Fingered
Jeff - One Day, Naked Attraction
Featured Review (~01:08:44)
The Promised Land
SPOILERS (~01:21:04)
Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon and subscribe to his free newsletter Decoding Everything. Check out Jeff Cannata’s podcasts DLC and 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 @thefilmcastpod.
Credits:
Our theme song is by Varsity Blue, the newest project byTim McEwan from The Midnight. This episode was edited by Noah Ross who also created our weekly plugs and spoiler bumper music. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from Simon Harris.
If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com.
You can support the podcast by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast or by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Mar 10, 2024 • 54min
After Dark Bonus Ep. - David Lynch's Dune (1984)
In this episode of the After Dark, David, Jeff, and Devindra chat with Max Evry about David Lynch's Dune. Be sure to check out Max's book, A Masterpiece in Disarray.
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Mar 5, 2024 • 1h 48min
Ep. 764 - Dune: Part Two (GUEST: Vincenzo Natali)
David, Devindra, and Jeff revisit the all out action ride of The Raid: Redemption 4K Remaster, marvel at the period piece drama of Shogun, and call up their thoughts on Blackberry. Then Vincenzo Natali joins us for our review of Dune: Part Two. Check out Vincenzo’s graphic novel, Tech.
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Weekly Plugs
David - Decoding TV: Constellation Review with Jessie Earl
Devindra - Engadget Podcast: RIP Apple Car + Streaming video changed the internet forever
Jeff - Jeff’s Cameo Page
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)
What we've been watching (~00:16:05)
David - The Raid: Redemption 4K Remaster
Devindra - Shogun, The Creative Act by Rick Rubin
Jeff - Blackberry, U2 at the Sphere
Featured Review (~00:49:26)
Dune: Part Two
SPOILERS (~01:20:21)
Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon and subscribe to his free newsletter Decoding Everything. Check out Jeff Cannata’s podcasts DLC and 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 @thefilmcastpod.
Credits:
Our theme song is by Varsity Blue, the newest project byTim McEwan from The Midnight. This episode was edited by Noah Ross who also created our weekly plugs and spoiler bumper music. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from Simon Harris.
If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com.
You can support the podcast by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast or by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Feb 27, 2024 • 1h 35min
Ep. 763 - Drive-Away Dolls
Podcast hosts cover Avatar: The Last Airbender adaptation, River and Starship Troopers. They share thoughts on Drive-Away Dolls. Discuss Marvel casting, Sam Mendes' Beatles project, and disappointments in live-action adaptations. Praise River and critique Starship Troopers. Recommend Orion in the Dark and discuss gaming laptops. Dive into Cohen Brothers-style film and lesbian relationship movie. Anticipation for Dune 2.