The Filmcast

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  • Ep. 694 - Decision To Leave
    David, Jeff, and Devindra dive into the Curiosities in Guillermo Del Toro's Cabinet, are impressed by the drama in Women Talking, and hint at a movie that has been on Jeff's list of shame for 15 years. Then, they review Park Chan-Wook's Decision To Leave.

    Also: we're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to subscribe to us on YouTube at youtube.com/slashfilmcast.

    Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend titles. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag website.

    Weekly Plugs
    David - Decoding Reality: A New Reality TV podcast
    Devindra - Devindra on TWIT 7471
    Jeff - Throwing Stuff into Space

    Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)
    What we've been watching  (~26:44)
    David - The Stranger, Fall
    Devindra - Cabinet of Curiosities, The White Lotus S2
    Jeff - Women Talking, How to Change Your Mind

    Featured Review (~1:13:03)
    Decision To Leave
    SPOILERS (~1:29:30)

    Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon. Listen and subscribe to David’s interview podcast Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his YouTube channel. 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 Slashfilmcourt music comes from SMHMUSIC.com. Our weekly plugs music comes from Noah Ross. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Corwith.
    • If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail [email protected].
    • You can support the podcast by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast or by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.
    • 1 hr 42 min
    • Ep. 693 - Black Adam
      David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss the actual name of Wrexham, dive into the world of Netflix reality TV, and try to get excited about The Peripheral. Then, it's time to see whether the hierarchy of power in the DC universe changes with Black Adam.

      Also: we're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to subscribe to us on YouTube at youtube.com/slashfilmcast.

      Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend titles. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag website.

      Thanks to our SPONSORS for this week:
      • For listeners of the show, Calm is offering an exclusive offer of 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at CALM.COM/filmcast
      • Go to HelloFresh.com/filmcast65 and use code filmcast65 for 65% off plus free shipping!

      • Weekly Plugs
        David - A Cast of Kings Season finale recap
        Devindra - Engadget Podcast on Apple’s confusing new iPads
        Jeff - DLC 466 with Brendon Bigley

        Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)
        What we've been watching  (~12:00)
        David - Tar, The Mole, Love Is Blind Season 3,
        Devindra - Decision to Leave
        Jeff - After Midnight, The Peripheral

        Featured Review (~1:17:00)
        Black Adam
        SPOILERS (~1:43:00)

        Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon. Listen and subscribe to David’s interview podcast Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his YouTube channel. 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 Slashfilmcourt music comes from SMHMUSIC.com. Our weekly plugs music comes from Noah Ross. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Corwith.
        • If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail [email protected].
        • You can support the podcast by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast or by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.
        • 1 hr 58 min
        • Ep. 692 - Halloween Ends
          David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss the hilarious The Triangle of Sadness, the fun Chainsaw Man, the spooky Midnight Club, and the delightful Welcome to Wexham before diving into Halloween Ends. 

          Also: we're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to subscribe to us on YouTube at youtube.com/slashfilmcast.

          Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend titles. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag website.

          Thanks to our SPONSORS this week:
          • BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/filmcast today to get 10% off your first month.
          • Hello Fresh:  Go to HelloFresh.com/filmcast65 and use code filmcast65 for 65% off plus free shipping
            Weekly Plugs
            David - Rings of Power finale review on Decoding TV
            Devindra - NVIDIA RTX 4090 review + Engadget Podcast on Surface stuff
            Jeff - We Have Concerns

            Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) What we've been watching  (~8:00)
            David - The Triangle of Sadness, Speak No Evil, The King’s Jester,
            Devindra - The Midnight Club, She Hulk, Los Espookys S2, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, Chainsaw Man
            Jeff - Triangle of Sadness, The Watcher, Welcome to Wexham, 

            Featured Review (~55:12)
            Halloween Ends
            SPOILERS (~1:09:15)

            Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon. Listen and subscribe to David’s interview podcast Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his YouTube channel. 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 Slashfilmcourt music comes from SMHMUSIC.com. Our weekly plugs music comes from Noah Ross. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Corwith.
            • If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail [email protected].
            • You can support the podcast by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast or by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.
            • 1 hr 43 min
            • Ep. 691 - Amsterdam
              David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss the best email ever written and weigh in on challenging social situations. Jeff praises the wonder of Tár and David reflects on his upbringing with Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. Finally the whole crew makes a trip to Amsterdam.  

              Also: we're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to subscribe to us on YouTube at youtube.com/slashfilmcast.

              Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend titles. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag website.

              Weekly Plugs
              David - Decoding TV with Ashley Esqueda
              Devindra - Engadget Podcast: The Pixel 7 and Google’s new devices
              Jeff - DLC 464 with Kyle Bosman

              Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)
              What we've been watching  (~23:30)
              David - Smile, Werewolf By Night, Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul.
              Jeff - Tar, The Outfit, Werewolf by Night

              Featured Review (~1:02:15)
              Amsterdam
              SPOILERS (~1:17:00)

              Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon. Listen and subscribe to David’s interview podcast Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his YouTube channel. 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 Slashfilmcourt music comes from SMHMUSIC.com. Our weekly plugs music comes from Noah Ross. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Corwith.
              • If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail [email protected].
              • You can support the podcast by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast or by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.
              • 1 hr 27 min
              • Ep. 690 - The Avatar (2009) Episode
                It's an all Avatar all the time episode! To celebrate the recent Avatar IMAX re-release, David, Devindra, and Jeff dive into Avatar's cultural significance (or lack thereof), the recent IMAX release, its problematic themes, and its success as a piece of sci-fi action entertainment.

                Also: we're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to subscribe to us on YouTube at youtube.com/slashfilmcast.

                Thanks to our SPONSORS this week:
                • Go to huntakiller.com/filmcast and use code FILMCAST for $10 off your purchase
                • Go to getquip.com/filmcast and get your first refill free
                • Calm is offering an exclusive 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at calm.com/filmcast
                • Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend titles. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag website.

                  Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)
                  Intro
                  - Avatar's cultural relevance, overall quality, and themes
                  Featured Review (~1:07:40)
                  Avatar

                  Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon. Listen and subscribe to David’s interview podcast Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his YouTube channel. 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 Slashfilmcourt music comes from SMHMUSIC.com. Our weekly plugs music comes from Noah Ross. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Corwith.
                  • If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail [email protected].
                  • You can support the podcast by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast or by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

                  • 1 hr 57 min
                  • Introducing The AMC+ Interview with the Vampire Podcast
                    SPONSORED: Enter the dark, twisted underworld of vampires in the official podcast about AMC’s Interview with the Vampire. Each week, writer/comedian/vampire-enthusiast Naomi Ekperigin will be joined by the actors and writers behind this adaptation of Anne Rice's classic novel – unpacking the twists and turns of every episode. You'll hear exclusive behind the scenes stories from the set and writers' room, plus deep dives into the history of the vampire genre. Horror experts will share how the vampire lore has changed and morphed over time – and what has compelled us to follow these terrifying, seductive creatures across centuries. New podcast episodes are available each week following new episodes of Interview with the Vampire on AMC and AMC+. The AMC+ Interview with the Vampire Podcast is produced by AMC in conjunction with Pineapple Street Studios.

                    www.amcplus.com
                    4 min
                  • Ep. 689 - Don't Worry Darling
                    David, Devindra, and Jeff react to James Cameron's latest interview, get excited for Andor's version of Star Wars, praise the brilliant filmmaking in Athena, then dive into Don't Worry Darling.

                    Also: we're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to subscribe to us on YouTube at youtube.com/slashfilmcast.

                    Thanks to our SPONSORS this week:
                    • Go to Microdose.com and use code: filmcast to get free shipping & 30% off your first order
                    • Use code filmcast to get 15% off ClickUp's massive
                      Unlimited Plan for a year—meaning you can start reclaiming your time for
                      under $5 a month. Sign up today at Clickup.com and use code
                      filmcast. 
                    • Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend titles. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag website.

                      Weekly Plugs
                      David - Revisiting Rogue One on Decoding TV
                      Devindra - Engadget Podcast on the super repairable iPhone 14 and NVIDIA’s RTX 4000 GPUs
                      Jeff - cameo.com/jeffcannata

                      Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)
                      What we've been watching  (~24:30)
                      Devindra -  Andor, Industry S2 (done),
                      David - Athena, Reboot
                      Jeff - Andor, See How They Run, Reboot, Patton Oswalt We All Scream

                      Featured Review (~1:10:40)
                      Don't Worry Darling
                      SPOILERS (~1:21:15)

                      Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon. Listen and subscribe to David’s interview podcast Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his YouTube channel. 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 Slashfilmcourt music comes from SMHMUSIC.com. Our weekly plugs music comes from Noah Ross. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Corwith.
                      • If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail [email protected].
                      • You can support the podcast by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast or by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.
                      • 1 hr 40 min
                      • Ep. 688 - The Woman King
                        David, Devindra, and Jeff get disappointed by Confess, Fletch, are dazzled by the new Andor series, and get baffled by Paws of Fury before diving into The Woman King. 

                        Also: we're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to subscribe to us on YouTube at youtube.com/slashfilmcast.

                        Thanks to our SPONSORS this week:
                        • Microdose gummies: go to Microdose.com and use code: filmcast to get free shipping & 30% off your first order.
                        • ExpressVPN: Visit ExpressVPN.com/filmcast, and get three extra months for free. 
                        • StoryWorth: Right now, for a limited time, you can save $10 on your first purchase when you go to StoryWorth.com/filmcast.
                        • Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend titles. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag website.

                          Weekly Plugs
                          David - Decoding TV will be covering Andor
                          Devindra - Engadget Podcast reviews the iPhone 14/Pro, non-Ultra Apple Watches
                          Jeff - DLC episode 461

                          Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) What we've been watching  (~16:20)
                          David - Andor (first 3 eps), The Crown (entire season 1),
                          Jeff - Confess Fletch, Little Demon,
                          Devindra - Industry S1, Bad Sisters, Immortality, Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank

                          Featured Review (~1:04:45)
                          The Woman King
                          SPOILERS (~1:17:30)

                          Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon. Listen and subscribe to David’s interview podcast Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his YouTube channel. 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 Slashfilmcourt music comes from SMHMUSIC.com. Our weekly plugs music comes from Noah Ross. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Corwith.
                          • If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail [email protected].
                          • You can support the podcast by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast or by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.
                          • 1 hr 41 min
                          • Ep. 687 - The 2022 Summer Movie Wager Results
                            David, Jeff, and Devindra gather again with Peter Sciretta from Slashfilm and Ordinary Adventures and Germain Lussier from Gizmodo and iO9 to discuss the results of this year's Summer Movie Wager.

                            Thanks to our SPONSORS this week:
                            • Go to clickup.com and sign up today using code filmcast to get 15% off ClickUP's massive Unlimited Plan for a year—meaning you can start reclaiming your time for under $5 a month. 
                            • Go to Microdose.com and use code: filmcast to get free shipping & 30% off your first order.
                            • Listen to our initial Summer Movie Wager episode here. You can watch the video version of this podcast episode at our YouTube channel when it becomes available.

                              A huge thanks to Dennis for running our incredible wager website and thanks to all the folks who participated in this year's wager at TheSummerMovieWager.com! We hope y'all had a great time.

                              Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon. Listen and subscribe to David’s interview podcast Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his YouTube channel. 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 Slashfilmcourt music comes from SMHMUSIC.com. Our weekly plugs music comes from Noah Ross. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Corwith.
                              • If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail [email protected].
                              • You can support the podcast by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast or by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.
                              • 1 hr 36 min
                              • Ep. 686 - Three Thousand Years of Longing
                                David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss the brilliance of Aubrey Plaza in Emily The Criminal, marvel over how expensive The Rings of Power looks, and dive into George Miller's newest film Three Thousand Years of Longing.

                                Also: we're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to subscribe to us on YouTube at youtube.com/slashfilmcast.

                                Thanks to our sponsors for this episode
                                • Go to getquip.com/filmcast right now and get your first refill FREE
                                • Go to Microdose.com and use code filmcast to get free shipping & 30% off your first order
                                • Go to Huntakiller.com/filmcast and use code “filmcast” for $10 off your purchase
                                • Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend titles. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag website.

                                  Weekly Plugs
                                  David - Decoding TV recapping The Rings of Power
                                  Devindra - What to expect at Apple’s iPhone 14 event
                                  Jeff - twitch.tv/fcf

                                  Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) What we've been watching  (~26:30)
                                  Jeff - Emily the Criminal, Fall
                                  David - Day Shift
                                  Devindra - The Patient, Rings of Power

                                  Featured Review (~1:18:00)
                                  Three Thousand Years of Longing
                                  SPOILERS (~1:26:00)
                                  Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon. Listen and subscribe to David’s interview podcast Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his YouTube channel. 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 Slashfilmcourt music comes from SMHMUSIC.com. Our weekly plugs music comes from Noah Ross. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Corwith.
                                  • If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail [email protected].
                                  • You can support the podcast by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast or by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.
                                  • 1 hr 46 min

                                  About The Filmcast

                                  From the publisher's feed

                                  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 www.thefilmcast.com

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