The Filmcast

In this episode of the After Dark, Jordan Minor joins us to discuss their approach to new year's resolutions. Then it's time to dive into Cord Jefferson's new film, American Fiction. Be sure to check out Jordan's book, Video Game of the Year.

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David, Devindra, and Jeff sort through the wonkiness of Wonka, brace themselves for Carol & the End of the World, and wade into The Boys in the Boat. Then they take in the enormity of Godzilla Minus One. 

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Weekly Plugs
David - Decoding Everything: Seven Predictions for the World of Entertainment in 2024
Devindra - Engadget Podcast on the death of E3
Jeff - Jeff’s Cameo Page

Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)   
What we've been watching (~15:31)
David - Wonka, The Mission, Eileen, Sam Now
Devindra - Leave the World Behind, Carol & the End of the World
Jeff - Wonka, The Boys in the Boat

Featured Review (~1:11:05)    
Godzilla Minus One
SPOILERS (~1:25:13)

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David, Devindra, and Jeff submerge into The Abyss 4K, assess the apocalyptic nature of Leave the World Behind, and wrestle with their opinions on The Iron Claw. Then they ascend into the world of Hayao Miyazaki’s latest film, The Boy and the Heron.

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Weekly Plugs
David - Decoding Everything: Watching U2 at the Sphere
Devindra - Engadget Podcast 200th ep 
Jeff - Jeff’s Amazon Shop

Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)   
What we've been watching (~7:56)
David - Leave The World Behind, Jackie Chan: Emergence of a Superstar, Poor Things, All of Us Strangers, Maestro, The Zone of Interest
Devindra - The Abyss 4K, Poor Things, Perfect Days, Origin
Jeff - The Iron Claw, Dream Scenario, Colin from Accounts

Featured Review (~1:24:09)    
The Boy and the Heron
SPOILERS (~1:39:36)

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David, Devindra, and Jeff voice their opinions on Silent Night, tally their thoughts on Godzilla Minus One, and consider the interest of Zone of Interest. Then they settle into the discomfort of May December.

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Weekly Plugs
David - Decoding Everything: What I Learned Playing Poker at the World Poker Tour
Devindra - Engadget Podcast
Jeff - Jeff’s Cameo Page

Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)   
What we've been watching (~5:20)
David - Silent Night, Dream Scenario, U2 at the Sphere
Devindra - Godzilla Minus One, Maestro, Zone of Interest 
Jeff - Zone of Interest, Teacher’s Lounge, Mike Birbiglia: The Old Man and the Pool

Featured Review (~1:16:48)    
May December
SPOILERS (~1:33:29)

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.
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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.

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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)

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.
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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.

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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.

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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 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.
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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.  

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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 (~1:05:50)
The Marvels
SPOILERS (~1:25:41)

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.
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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.

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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 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.
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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.

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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 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.
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You can support the podcast by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast or by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.