The /filmcast (aka The Slashfilmcast)

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The Slashfilmcast is the official podcast of Slashfilm.com. In the Slashfilmcast, hardcore geeks/bloggers/journalists David Chen, Devindra Hardawar, and Jeff Cannata debate, pontificate, and delve into the latest films, film news, television shows, and entertainment-related items from the past week. Weekly guests include everyday bloggers, webmaster luminaries, and movie stars from all walks of life. You can reach us at slashfilmcast@gmail.com and find all our podcast episodes at www.slashfilmcast.com.

Episodes

  • Ep. 750 - Napoleon

    28/11/2023 Duration: 01h45min

    David, Devindra, and Jeff are forced to face off on their thoughts about Squid Game: The Challenge, descend into the psychological thrills of Saltburn, and return to the intrigue of the fifth season of Fargo. Then they explore the bombastic spectacle of Napoleon. Thanks to our SPONSOR: UNCOMMON GOODS: To get 15% off your next gift, go to Uncommongoods.com/filmcast We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Weekly Plugs David - Decoding Everything: What I’m Thankful For This Year  Devindra - Engadget Podcast Jeff - amazon.com/shop/jeffcannata Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching (~7:47) David - Squid Game: The Challenge, Saltburn, Ferrari, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Devindra - Saltburn, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Shortcomings, Ferrari  Jeff - Fargo Season 5, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Tom Petty: Somewhere You Feel Free Featured Review (~1:06:29)     Napoleon SPOILERS (~1:33:13)

  • After Dark Bonus Ep: Director Kelvin Redvers on indigenous representation and Killers of the Flower Moon

    25/11/2023 Duration: 45min

    In this bonus After Dark episode, Devindra chats with Kelvin Redvers, an indigenous Canadian director and producer, about the state of Native representation in media, as well as his thoughts on what Scorsese got right and wrong with Killers of the Flower Moon. Kelvin has produced Canadian shows like High Arctic Haulers, and he just put the finishing touches on his first feature film, Cold Road. You can support this podcast and get ad-free episodes and bonus After Dark episodes by becoming a paid member at patreon.com/filmpodcast.

  • Ep. 749 - The Killer

    21/11/2023 Duration: 01h51min

    David, Devindra, and Jeff kick off their thoughts on Next Goal Wins, praise the sweetness of Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, and contemplate the narcissism of Sick of Myself. Then they get into the patient brutality of The Killer. Thanks to our SPONSOR: STORYWORTH: Go to StoryWorth.com/filmcast and save $10 on your first purchase. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Weekly Plugs David - Analyzing the Box Office of The Marvels Devindra - This Week in Tech 954 on the OpenAI drama Jeff - https://www.amazon.com/shop/jeffcannata Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching (~6:51) David - Sick of Myself, The Insurrectionist Next Door, The Crown Season 6 Devindra - Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, May December, A Murder at the End of the World, For All Mankind Season 4 Jeff - Next Goal Wins, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, Kiff Featured Review (~1:10:40)     The Killer SPOILERS (~1:26:10) Support David's a

  • Ep. 748 - The Marvels (GUEST: Jessie Earl)

    14/11/2023 Duration: 02h07min

    David, Devindra, and Jeff delve into the vulnerability of Sly, explore the deep discomfort of The Curse, and look back on a life in comedy in Albert Brooks: Defending My Life. Then Jessie Earl joins us for our review of The Marvels. Check out Jessie’s YouTube channel and her podcast Jumpgate.   Thanks to our SPONSOR: UNCOMMON GOODS: To get 15% off your next gift, go to Uncommongoods.com/filmcast. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Weekly Plugs David - Decoding Everything: It’s been a terrible week for the internet we grew up with Devindra - Engadget Podcast: Interview with Joe Hunting, director of We Met In Virtual Reality, on launching a new VR film studio Jeff - Jeff’s Cameo Page Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching (~36:21) David - Sly, The Curse Devindra - The Curse, Ghost Story Podcast Jeff - Albert Brooks: Defending My Life, Righteous Gemstones Featured Review (~1:

  • Ep. 747 - Priscilla (GUEST: Lindsey Romain)

    07/11/2023 Duration: 01h59min

    David, Devindra, and Jeff dive into their thoughts on Nyad, applaud the anime wonders of Pluto, and venture into the survivalist action of Scavengers Reign. Then Lindsey Romain joins us for our review of Priscilla. Check out Lindsey’s writing at Bright Wall/Dark Room and at Nerdist. Thanks to our SPONSOR: BETTERHELP: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/filmcast today to get 10% off your first month. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Weekly Plugs David - Decoding Everything: All The Recent News Devindra - MacBook Pro M3 14 and 16-inch review Jeff - We Have Concerns Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching (24:32) David - Nyad, Fingernails, Our Flag Means Death S2 Devindra - Pluto, Blue Eye Samurai Jeff - Scavengers Reign, Robert Irwin: A Desert of Pure Feeling, Now and Then Featured Review (~1:11:57)     Priscilla SPOILERS (~1:36:12) Support David's ar

  • Ep. 746 - Anatomy of a Fall

    31/10/2023 Duration: 01h47min

    David, Devindra, and Jeff explore the spooky thrills of Five Nights at Freddy’s, take a hard look at No Hard Feelings, and get into the brutal fun of Invincible. Then they wade into the murky morality of Anatomy of a Fall. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Weekly Plugs David - Decoding Tv: Loki’s Shocking 4th Episode Devindra - Engadget Podcast on streaming video price hikes + A written piece Jeff - Jeff’s Cameo Page Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching (20:43) David - Five Nights at Freddy’s, Reptile, The Conference, The Snowman Devindra - No Hard Feelings, Alan Wake 2 Jeff - The Holdovers, No Hard Feelings, Invincible Season 2 Featured Review (~1:08:23)     Anatomy of a Fall SPOILERS (~1:21:46) 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 De

  • Ep. 745 - Killers of the Flower Moon

    24/10/2023 Duration: 01h49min

    David and Devindra entertain the possibility of a new Kick-Ass film, kick around their thoughts on Beckham and dig into the time travel mystery of Bodies. Then Jeff Cannata joins us for our review of the epic period drama, Killers of the Flower Moon.  The Filmcast Patreon feed is now available through Spotify! Check out this article on how to link your Spotify account to Patreon. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Weekly Plugs David - Decoding Everything: Killers of the Flower Moon Devindra - Engadget Podcast: Breaking down the “Techno-Optimist Manifesto” with Paris Marx and An interview with Max Evry on his Dune oral history Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching (16:04) David - Beckham, Last Stop Larrimah: Murder Down Under, Bodies Devindra - The Pigeon Tunnel, Frasier 2.0, Bodies Featured Review (~59:56)     Killers of the Flower Moon SPOILERS (~1:19:10) Support David'

  • Ep. 744 - When Evil Lurks (GUEST: Chris Rudd from Streaming Things)

    17/10/2023 Duration: 01h46min

    David, Devindra, and Jeff cross examine the legal drama of The Caine-Mutiny Court Martial, discuss the behind the scenes insights of RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop, and break into the bank heist fun of The Gold. Then, Chris Rudd joins us for our review of When Evil Lurks. Check out Chris’ podcast Streaming Things and his TikTok page, Movies Are Therapy. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Weekly Plugs David - Weekend Box Office: Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Devindra - Engadget Podcast on Quest 3 with Norm Chan from Tested Jeff - DLC’s Spider-Man 2 review Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching (11:41) David - The Caine-Mutiny Court Martial, The Burial, The Fall of the House of Usher Devindra - RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop, Ahsoka, Loki S2, The Fall of the House of Usher Jeff - The Gold, Lessons in Chemistry Featured Review (~1:01:47)     When Evil Lurks SPOILERS (~1:21:22) Sup

  • Ep. 743 - The Exorcist: Believer

    10/10/2023 Duration: 01h38min

    David, Devindra, and Jeff slice into Saw X, praise the time bending comedy horror of Totally Killer, and worm their way into A Masterpiece in Disarray. Then they conjure their thoughts on the thrills and chills of The Exorcist: Believer. Thanks to our SPONSOR: BETTERHELP: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/filmcast today to get 10% off your first month. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Weekly Plugs David - Decoding TV: Loki Season 2 Devindra - Meta Quest 3 review Jeff - Best Summed Up  Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching (~17:41) David - Saw X, Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022), Passages Devindra - When Evil Lurks, A Masterpiece in Disarray Jeff - Totally Killer, season finales of Only Murders in the Building and Mech Cadets Featured Review (~1:07:57)     The Exorcist: Believer SPOILERS (~1:20:09) Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon

  • Ep. 742 - The Creator

    03/10/2023 Duration: 01h57min

    David, Devindra, and Jeff explore the cutthroat romance of Fair Play, discuss the twee wonders of Wes Anderson’s Netflix shorts: The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, and sleuth out the sinister elements of A Haunting in Venice. Then they glimpse into the dystopian future of The Creator. Also: check out the crowdfunding campaign for Best Summed Up! We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Weekly Plugs David - Decoding TV: Gen V Season Premiere with Jessie Earl Devindra - Engadget Podcast on Meta’s Quest 3 and AI announcements Jeff - We Have Concerns - Salty Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching (20:50) David - Fair Play, Theater Camp Devindra - Wes Anderson’s Netflix shorts: The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, Poison, The Rat Catcher, A Haunting in Venice Jeff - Wes Anderson’s Netflix shorts: The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, The Swan, Flora and Son Featured Review (~1:09:37)     Th

  • Ep. 741 - No One Will Save You and Dumb Money

    26/09/2023 Duration: 01h49min

    David, Devindra, and Jeff kick and punch their way into The Continental: From the World of John Wick, applaud the long-distance chemistry of Still Up, and sing the praises of Flora and Son. Then they explore the wordless chills of No One Will Save You and dig into the big bets of Dumb Money. Also: check out the crowdfunding campaign for Best Summed Up! We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Weekly Plugs David - Decoding Everything: Hasan Minhaj Went Too Far Devindra - Engadget Podcast on iPhone 15 reviews and Microsoft’s Surface/AI event Jeff - Best Summed Up Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching (22:12) David - The Continental: From the World of John Wick, The Hunted Devindra - Flora and Son Jeff - Still Up, Michelle Wolf It’s Great to Be Here Featured Review (~51:26)     No One Will Save You  SPOILERS (~1:06:09) Featured Review (~1:17:11) Dumb Money  Support David's artistic e

  • Ep. 740 - Bottoms (GUEST: BJ Colangelo)

    19/09/2023 Duration: 01h41min

    David, Devindra, and Jeff debate how much equalizing should happen in The Equalizer films, praise the live action stylings of Netflix's One Piece, and marvel at the BS in BS High. Then, BJ Colangelo joins us for our review of Bottoms. Check out BJ's article about Bottoms here. Thanks to our SPONSOR: FIRSTLEAF: Try Firstleaf.com/FILMCAST to sign up and you’ll get your first SIX hand-curated bottles for just $44.95. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Weekly Plugs David - Decoding Everything: The Five Best Films at the Toronto International Film Festival Devindra - Engadget Podcast episodes on the iPhone 15 launch Jeff - DLC 513 with Daanish Syed Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching  (~6:30) David - The Equalizer 3, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Bee Movie Devindra - One Piece, El Conde, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S2, Ahsoka Jeff - BS High, Relax I’m from the Future Featured

  • Ep. 739 - The 2023 Summer Movie Wager Results

    12/09/2023 Duration: 01h49min

    It's the annual reckoning! Germain Lussier (@GermainLussier) and Peter Sciretta (@Petersciretta) return to the podcast and, along with the rest of the Filmcast crew, discuss this year's summer box office. Where did we guess right in the Summer Movie Wager? What were our many, many, many failures? Listen to hear us discuss! Thanks to our sponsor for this episode, BetterHelp: Betterhelp: Go to BetterHelp.com/filmcast to get 10% off your first month. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram The Summer Movie Wager is a box office game which is played each summer. You can find the history and play along at http://www.thesummermoviewager.com (thanks to Dennis for maintaining the site!) The general goal of this game is to predict the highest grossing films of the summer in terms of domestic box office, IN THE CORRECT ORDER. The closer you get to the final ranked order, the more points you get. This year, the summer movie wager will begi

  • Ep. 738 - Sorcerer (1977) - Re-Broadcast with Commentary

    05/09/2023 Duration: 01h16min

    David and Devindra revisit an old episode of the Filmcast from the archives: Our conversation with director Vincenzo Natali about the William Friedkin movie Sorcerer, which was originally broadcast on April 28, 2014. Thanks to our SPONSOR for this episode: Zbiotics - Head to ZBiotics.com/FILMCAST and use the code FILMCAST at checkout for 15% off. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads 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 by Tim McEwan from The Midnight. Our weekly plugs and spoiler bumper music comes from Noah Ross.

  • Ep. 737 - Gran Turismo

    29/08/2023 Duration: 01h49min

    David, Devindra, and Jeff get excited about Mech Cadets, share some conflicting views about Ahsoka, praise The Righteous Gemstones, and debate the usage of Dave's B-Movies theme song bumper. Then it's time to dive into Neill Blomkamp's Gran Turismo. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Weekly Plugs David - Decoding TV: Ahsoka Eps 1-2 Devindra - Engadget Podcast on the PlayStation Portal Jeff - bit.ly/runjeffrun Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching  (~11:45) David - Are You There God It’s Me Margaret, Paradise, Heart of Stone, Devindra - Ahsoka, The Venture Bros: Radiant is the Blood of the Baboon Heart Jeff - Mech Cadets, The Righteous Gemstones Featured Review (~1:07:30)      Gran Turismo SPOILERS (~1:37:00) 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

  • Ep. 736 - Blue Beetle

    22/08/2023 Duration: 01h47min

    David, Devindra, and Jeff get disappointed by Strays, become awed at the amazing re-release of Oldboy, and try to figure out what made The River Wild so special in the first place. Then it's time to review Blue Beetle, one of the last remnants of the old DCEU. Thanks to our SPONSORS for this episode: First Leaf - Go to TryFirstleaf.com/FILMCAST to sign up and you’ll get your first SIX hand-curated bottles for just $44.95. Factor - Head to factormeals.com/filmcast50 and use code filmcast50 to get 50% off.  We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Weekly Plugs David - Decoding Everything: Oldboy Still Rips\ Devindra - Engadget budget gaming laptop guide Jeff - youtube.com/cannatajeff Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching  (~5:30) Jeff - Strays, Strange Planet Devindra - Oldboy Remaster, Deadloch, Only Murders in the Building David - Oldboy Remaster, To Live and Die in LA, River Wild

  • Ep. 735 - Talk To Me

    15/08/2023 Duration: 01h46min

    David and Jeff check out some of the b-movies that David's watched this week, and Jeff celebrates the return of Only Murders In The Building. Then it's time to talk about Talk To Me with Devindra Hardawar. Thanks to our SPONSORS this episode: ZBiotics - Go to zbiotics.com/FILMCAST to get 15% off your first order when you use the code FILMCAST at checkout. BetterHelp -Visit betterhelp.com/filmcast to get 10% off your first month. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Weekly Plugs      David - Decoding Everything: 100 Days of the Writers Strike Jeff - DLC 508 with Mike Futter Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)   What we've been watching  (~7:15) David - Beast, Hypnotic, Singing’ In The Rain, Red White and Royal Blue Jeff - Only Murders in the Building, Telemarketers, Hard Knocks, Featured Review (~1:07:30)    Talk To Me SPOILERS (~1:21:20) Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon and subscribe

  • Ep. 734 - TMNT: Mutant Mayhem and Meg 2: The Trench

    08/08/2023 Duration: 02h10s

    David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss the new Beanie Baby movie, whether Hidden Strike is worthy of being the number 1 film in 50 countries, and why This Fool is worth checking out.  Then, it's a surprise double review as the boys tackle Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem as well as Meg 2: The Trench. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Weekly Plugs    David - Decoding TV: Full Circle Devindra - Hands on with Nomono’s $2,490 wireless podcasting kit Jeff - DLC Bookclub interview with STeven Erikson Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)  What we've been watching  (~09:45) Jeff - The Beanie Bubble, How to with John Wilson, The Barkley Marathons: The Race that Eats its Young David - Hidden Strike, Twisted Metal Devindra - This Fool S2, Finished Justified, How to with John Wilson S3 Featured Review (~1:08:33)  TMNT: Mutant Mayhem SPOILERS (~1:27:30) Meg 2: The Trench (~1:33:30) SPOILERS (~1:45:00) Sup

  • Ep. 733 - Barbie (GUEST: Brooke Obie)

    01/08/2023 Duration: 02h04min

    David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss some thrilling sports documentaries, including The Deepest Breath and Just. One. Mile., and Devindra weighs in on the depiction of Guyana in Full Circle. Then, it's time for Brooke Obie to join us to discuss Barbie. Read more of Brooke's work at The Grio. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Weekly Plugs      David - Decoding Everything: Marvel’s Secret Invasion was a $200MM disaster Devindra - Engadget Podcast on Samsung’s new foldables Jeff - cameo.com/jeffcannata Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching  (~18:00) David - The Deepest Breath, The First Slam Dunk, Nothing Compares, Devindra - Full Circle, Futurama Jeff - Glitch: The Rise and Fall of HQ Trivia, Just. One. Mile. Featured Review (~1:08:33)    Barbie SPOILERS (~1:29:45) Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon and subscribe to his free newsletter Decoding Everything. Check o

  • Ep. 732 - Oppenheimer (GUEST: Patrick Willems)

    25/07/2023 Duration: 02h29min

    David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss the true meaning behind Barbenheimer day, praise the sci-fi fun of They Cloned Tyrone, and get moved by different documentaries about Steph Curry and the atomic bomb. Then, Patrick Willems joins us to discuss Oppenheimer! Check out Patrick's video essay on Christopher Nolan's films right here. Thanks to our SPONSORS this episode: -Miracle Made: Go to TryMiracle.com/FILMCAST and use the code FILMCAST to claim your free 3-piece towel set and save over 40% off. -FirstLeaf: Just head over to TryFirstleaf.com/FILMCAST to sign up and you’ll get your first six hand-curated bottles for just $44.95. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Weekly Plugs    David - Decoding TV: Justified: City Primeval Devindra - Engadget Podcast on The Simulation’s AI South Park tech Jeff - bit.ly/runjeffrun Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)   What we've been watching  (~21:00)  Devindra - They C

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