David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss AMC’s crazy new (now rescinded) plan to allow texting in theaters, and their reaction to the first image out of ScarJo’s Ghost in the Shell. Also, special guest Dana Schwartz joins us to discuss the place of Avatar in our culture. Be sure to read Dana’s original tweet about this topic, Ebert’s review of Mr. Payback, and Angie’s take on whitewashing in Ghost in the Shell.
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
Film News (3:00)


More Avatars are coming
AMC’s Texting Plan (Not)
Ghost in the Shell First Look


What We’ve Been Watching (1:00:30)


Jeff: Confirmation, Dice
David: Entertainment
Devindra: Daredevil Season 2


Featured Review (1:17:15)


The Jungle Book
(1:36:30) SPOILERS


Credits


Our music sometimes comes from the work of Adam Warrock. You can download our theme song here.
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!

David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss AMC’s crazy new (now rescinded) plan to allow texting in theaters, and their reaction to the first image out of ScarJo’s Ghost in the Shell. Also, special guest Dana Schwartz joins us to discuss the place of Avatar in our culture. Be sure to read Dana’s original tweet about this topic, Ebert’s review of Mr. Payback, and Angie’s take on whitewashing in Ghost in the Shell. 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 Film News (3:00) More Avatars are coming AMC’s Texting Plan (Not) Ghost in the Shell First Look What We’ve Been Watching (1:00:30) Jeff: Confirmation, Dice David: Entertainment Devindra: Daredevil Season 2 Featured Review (1:17:15) The Jungle Book (1:36:30) SPOILERS Credits Our music sometimes comes from the work of Adam Warrock. You can download our theme song here. 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!

David,&nbsp;Devindra, and&nbsp;Jeff&nbsp;discuss AMC’s crazy new (now rescinded) plan to allow texting in theaters, and their reaction to the first image out of ScarJo’s&nbsp;Ghost in the Shell. Also, special guest Dana Schwartz joins us to discuss the place of&nbsp;Avatar&nbsp;in our culture. Be sure to read Dana’s original tweet about this topic, Ebert’s review of Mr. Payback, and Angie’s take on whitewashing in&nbsp;Ghost in the Shell.
You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993.&nbsp;Also, like us on Facebook!
SHOWNOTES
Film News (3:00)


More Avatars are coming
AMC’s Texting Plan (Not)
Ghost in the Shell First Look


What We’ve Been Watching (1:00:30)


Jeff: Confirmation, Dice
David: Entertainment
Devindra: Daredevil Season 2


Featured Review&nbsp;(1:17:15)


The Jungle Book
(1:36:30) SPOILERS


Credits


Our music sometimes comes from the work of&nbsp;Adam Warrock. You can download our theme song&nbsp;here.
If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail&nbsp;slashfilmcast@gmail.com.
Contact us at our voicemail number: 781-583-1993
You can donate and support the /Filmcast by going to slashfilm.com&nbsp;and clicking on the sidebar “Donate” links! Thanks to all our donors this week!

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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

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 <a href="http://www.thefilmcast.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.thefilmcast.com</a><br>
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