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In this episode, David, Jeff, and Devindra, discuss the state of theatrical filmgoing, then dive into Top Gun (1986). Also: Is Tom Cruise still a sex symbol?


After Dark: Pre-Limerick Giggling, Spirit Halloween Movie, Top Gun (1986)

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 http://www.thefilmcast.com

TV & Film

David and Jeff dig up their thoughts on Exhuma, ride hard with 30 for 30: Lance, and tread carefully through the waters of Under Paris. Then, Paul Scheer joins us for our review of Bad Boys: Ride or Die. Check out Paul’s podcast, How Did This Get Made? and his new book, Joyful Recollections of Trauma.



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Weekly Plugs

David - Patreon: Dave’s Poker Corner

Jeff - DLC episode 551: Summer Games Fest



Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)   

What we've been watching (~00:12:03)

David - Exhuma, Under Paris

Jeff - 30 for 30: Lance, Inside Out rewatch



Featured Review (~00:47:53)    

Bad Boys: Ride or Die

SPOILERS (~01:22:29)



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. 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.
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Ep. 778 - Bad Boys: Ride or Die (GUEST: Paul Scheer)

David, Devindra, and Jeff log in to the drama of Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies & Scandal, return to a galaxy far, far away with The Acolyte, and marvel at an icon with Jim Henson Idea Man. Then they take their shot at Richard Linklater’s latest film Hit Man.



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Weekly Plugs

David - David’s Poker Updates

Devindra - Engadget Podcast with MoviePass founder Stacy Spikes + What If...? Vision Pro review

Jeff - Jeff’s Cameo Page



Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)   

What we've been watching (~00:20:27)

David - Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies & Scandal, Conquest of the Planet of the Apes

Devindra - The Acolyte, Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle, Outer Range S2

Jeff - Jim Henson Idea Man, In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon



Featured Review (~01:11:25)    

Hit Man

SPOILERS (~01:23:04)



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.
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Ep. 777 - Hit Man


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David, Devindra, and Jeff balance their thoughts on Limbo, assess the big screen implosion in MoviePass, Moviecrash, and revisit a charming cult classic with Who Done It: The Clue Documentary. Then they buckle up to witness the newest epic from George Miller, Furiousa: A Mad Max Saga.



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Weekly Plugs

David - Decoding Everything: Sean Baker’s ANORA is one of the best films of the year

Devindra - Microsoft Copilot+ coverage

Jeff - Jeff’s Cameo Page



Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)   

What we've been watching (~00:22:10)

David - Limbo, Escape from the Planet of the Apes

Devindra - MoviePass, Moviecrash; X-Men ‘97

Jeff - The Last Stop in Yuma County, Who Done It: The Clue Documentary



Featured Review (~01:14:51)    

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

SPOILERS (~01:39:32)



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.



Ep. 776 - Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

David, Devindra, and Jeff get on board with The Last Stop in Yuma County, slash through the thrills of In A Violent Nature, and assess the business intrigue of A Man in Full. Then, BJ Colangelo joins us for our review of I Saw the TV Glow. Check out BJ’s podcast, This Ends at Prom, and her book Sleepaway Camp.



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Weekly Plugs

David - Decoding Everything: Dispatches from Cannes 2024

Devindra - Engadget Podcast: iPad Pro M4 and iPad Air review

Jeff - DLC with Lana Bachynski



Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)   

What we've been watching (~00:19:08)

David - The Last Stop in Yuma County, Beneath The Planet of the Apes

Devindra - In A Violent Nature, Boy Kills World

Jeff - A Man in Full, Race Across America



Featured Review (~00:57:45)    

I Saw the TV Glow

SPOILERS (~01:13:26)



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.



Ep. 775 - I Saw the TV Glow (GUEST: BJ Colangelo)

When Peter Sciretta won the Summer Movie Wager last year, we committed to watching any movie he wanted. He chose Neil Breen's Fateful Findings.



In this episode of the Filmcast: After Dark, we try figure out what the heck we just watched. Germain Lussier joins us from io9/Gizmodo.



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After Dark: Pre-Limerick Giggling, Spirit Halloween Movie, Top Gun (1986)

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