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 [email protected] and find more podcast episodes at http://www.thefilmcast.com

  • 1 hour 36 minutes
    Ep. 801 - Wicked
    David, Devindra, and Jeff dive into the world of Moana 2, sleuth around with A Man on the Inside, and walk a mile in someone else’s shoes with Nickel Boys. Then they take to the skies with the blockbuster musical Wicked.

    We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: Weekly Plugs
    David - Decoding Everything: Why We’re Stuck in an Endless Hell of Live Action Remake
    Devindra - Engadget Podcast on the changing social media landscape + TWiT  1008
    Jeff - Jeff’s Cameo Page

    Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)   
    What we've been watching (~00:05:46)
    Jeff - Moana 2, A Man on the Inside, Nightbitch, Didi
    David - A Man on the Inside, Nickel Boys, The Franchise
    Devindra - A Man on the Inside, Nickel Boys, Nosferatu, Conclave

    Featured Review (~00:57:30)    
    Wicked
    SPOILERS (~01:18:28)

    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.
    Credits:
    3 December 2024, 11:43 pm
  • 1 hour 51 minutes
    Ep. 800 - Gladiator II
    It’s the 800th episode of The Filmcast! David, Devindra, and Jeff celebrate this milestone by playing listener voicemails recalling their favorite moments from the show. Then they take in a matinee with The Last Showgirl, attempt to find freedom with All We Imagine as Light, and assess the architecture behind The Brutalist. Finally, they return to ancient Rome with Ridley Scott for Gladiator II.

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    Weekly Plugs
    David - Decoding Everything: Matt Goldberg’s review of Wicked
    Devindra - Engadget Podcast on the DOJ pushing Google to sell Chrome + PS Portal cloud streaming
    Jeff - Jeff's Cameo Page

    Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)   
    What we've been watching (~00:10:46)
    David - The Last Showgirl, Arlington Road, 
    Devindra - All We Imagine as Light 
    Jeff - The Brutalist, Better Man, English Teacher

    Featured Review (~01:10:34)    
    Gladiator II
    SPOILERS (~01:26:00)

    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.
    Credits:
    26 November 2024, 7:00 pm
  • 1 hour 37 minutes
    Ep. 799.5 - Gladiator (2000)
    David, Devindra, and Jeff render a verdict on Juror #2, explore family tensions with A Real Pain, and return to the world of Dune with Dune: Prophecy. Then they step back into the colosseum to revisit Ridley Scott’s 2000 blockbuster Gladiator.

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    BETTERHELP: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/filmcast today to get 10% off your first month.

    Weekly Plugs
    David - Decoding Everything: Gladiator II Spoiler-Free Review
    Devindra - Engadget Podcast on the rise of Bluesky + Elon Musk/Trump
    Jeff - DLCpod.com

    Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)   
    What we've been watching (~00:12:04)
    David - Juror #2, Martha
    Jeff - A Real Pain, Colin From Accounts Season 2
    Devindra - Dune: Prophecy, The Penguin

    Featured Review (~00:57:33)    
    Gladiator (2000)

    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.
    Credits:
    19 November 2024, 7:00 pm
  • 37 minutes 23 seconds
    After Dark: Anora
    In this episode, Dave, Jeff, and Devindra discuss Sean Baker's latest film, Anora.

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    16 November 2024, 10:21 pm
  • 1 hour 34 minutes
    Ep. 799 - Heretic
    David, Devindra, and Jeff consider the first trailer for Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, consider the 4K restoration of The Fall, inject themselves with The Substance, and travel across the country with Will and Harper. Then they dig into the riveting thrills of Heretic.

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    Weekly Plugs
    David - YouTube: Movies That Make More Sense After The Election
    Devindra - Engadget Podcast on PS5 Pro and new M4 Mac reviews
    Jeff - Jeff’s Cameo Page

    Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)   
    What we've been watching (~00:41:24)
    David - The Fall (Mubi’s 4K Restoration), Will & Harper
    Devindra - The Substance, Will & Harper

    Featured Review (~01:04:30)    
    Heretic
    SPOILERS (~01:16:56)

    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.
    Credits:
    12 November 2024, 7:00 pm
  • 1 hour 43 minutes
    Ep. 798 - Here
    David, Devindra, and Jeff broadcast their thoughts on Woman of the Hour, do some self reflection with My Old Ass, and go for a thrilling swim with Caddo Lake. Then they share their opinions on the daring new Robert Zemeckis film Here.

    We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: Weekly Plugs
    David - Decoding Everything: Stephen David Miller’s Anora Review
    Devindra - Engadget Podcast on the new Mac hardware
    Jeff - Not So Happy Slappy

    Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)   
    What we've been watching (~00:12:53)
    David - Caddo Lake, Terrifier 2
    Devindra - Woman of the Hour, The Diplomat Season 2, Ranma ½
    Jeff - My Old Ass, ¡Casa Bonita Mi Amor!

    Featured Review (~00:57:41)    
    Here
    SPOILERS (~01:22:38)

    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.
    Credits:
    5 November 2024, 7:00 pm
  • 1 hour 38 minutes
    Ep. 797 - Venom: The Last Dance
    David and Jeff dig into the announcement of a secret Predator movie, step into the Vatican with Conclave, and try to keep active with Don’t Move. Then Devindra joins them as they put on their symbiote dancing shoes for Venom: The Last Dance.

    We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: Weekly Plugs
    David - Decoding Everything: Venom Review 
    Jeff - Jeff’s Cameo Page

    Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)   
    What we've been watching (~00:26:14)
    David - Conclave, Don’t Move
    Jeff - Conclave, Anora

    Featured Review (~00:56:23)    
    Venom: The Last Dance
    SPOILERS (~01:13:13)

    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.
    Credits:
    29 October 2024, 6:00 pm
  • 1 hour 34 minutes
    Ep. 796 - The Shadow Strays
    David, Devindra, and Jeff put on a happy face for Smile 2, dive into an immersive world with Submerged on the Apple Vision Pro, and step up to the microphone with Ali Wong: Single Lady. Then they take on the pulse pounding action of The Shadow Strays.

    We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: Thanks to our SPONSORS: 
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    Weekly Plugs
    David - Decoding Everything: DChen’s Smile Review
    Devindra - Engadget Podcast on the Kindle Colorsoft + Meta Quest 3S review
    Jeff - DLC 570 with Rich Lovejoy

    Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)   
    What we've been watching (~00:07:56)
    David - Smile 2, MadS, Terrifier 
    Devindra - Submerged | Apple Vision Pro, High Potential
    Jeff - Submerged | Apple Vision Pro, Ali Wong: Single Lady

    Featured Review (~00:59:55)    
    The Shadow Strays
    SPOILERS (~01:15:05)

    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.
    Credits:
    22 October 2024, 6:00 pm
  • 1 hour 37 minutes
    Ep. 795 - Saturday Night
    David, Devindra, and Jeff call action on The Franchise, unleash the horror of V/H/S Beyond, and unearth the dark secrets of Disclaimer. Then they travel back in time to 1975 with Saturday Night.

    We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: Thanks to our SPONSOR: 
    BETTERHELP: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/filmcast today to get 10% off your first month.
    LINKEDIN JOBS: Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/filmcast.

    Weekly Plugs
    David - Decoding TV: The Franchise, The Penguin, Agatha All Along
    Devindra - Engadget Podcast on data center vampires with Paris Marx
    Jeff - Jeff’s Cameo Page

    Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)   
    What we've been watching (~00:20:55)
    David - The Franchise, Wicked Little Letters
    Devindra - The Franchise, V/H/S Beyond
    Jeff - Disclaimer, Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft

    Featured Review (~01:00:45)    
    Saturday Night
    SPOILERS (~01:26:29)

    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.
    Credits:
    15 October 2024, 6:00 pm
  • 1 hour 35 minutes
    Ep. 794 - Joker: Folie à Deux
    David, Devindra, and Jeff assess the controversial biopic The Apprentice, take a bite out of season 2 of Interview with the Vampire, and check out the meet-cute potential of Nobody Wants This. Then they sing and dance their way through the world of Gotham with Joker: Folie à Deux.

    We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: Weekly Plugs
    David - Decoding Everything: Joker 2 Review
    Devindra - Engadget Podcast on Windows 11’s 2024 update and Copilot upgrades
    Jeff - Strangest Science of 2024

    Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)   
    What we've been watching (~00:20:42)
    David - The Apprentice, Revenge (2017)
    Devindra - Interview with the Vampire Season 2, How to Die Alone, Uzumaki
    Jeff - Nobody Wants This

    Featured Review (~00:54:35)    
    Joker: Folie à Deux
    SPOILERS (~01:18:20)

    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.
    Credits:
    8 October 2024, 6:00 pm
  • 1 hour 52 minutes
    Ep. 793 - Megalopolis
    David, Devindra, and Jeff try to tame The Wild Robot, take on the buddy crime thrills of Wolfs, and attempt to contact the other side with Dandadan. Then they wrestle with the ambition of Francis Ford Coppola’s latest epic Megalopolis.

    We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: Weekly Plugs
    David - Decoding Everything: Matt Goldberg’s review of The Wild Robot and Dave’s Patreon
    Devindra - Engadget Podcast: Hands on with the PS5 Pro and thoughts on Meta’s Orion AR glasses
    Jeff - DLC 567 with Joseph Moran

    Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)   
    What we've been watching (~00:02:47)
    David - The Wild Robot, Wolfs, The Simpsons “Series Finale”
    Jeff - The Wild Robot, Wolfs, Mr. McMahon
    Devindra - Dandadan, Nobody Wants This, English Teacher, Mountains 

    Featured Review (~00:58:17)    
    Megalopolis
    SPOILERS (~01:24:59)

    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.
    Credits:
    1 October 2024, 6:00 pm
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