The Filmcast

David weighs the risk and reward to see Tenent in theater while Jeff raves about #SLASHTAG, the hashtag used to recommend movies to the whole gang. 
For the feature of the week, David, Devindra, and Jeff are joined by Roxana Hadadi to review Boys State. See what this winner of Sundance Documentary Grand Jury, directed and produced by Jesse Moss and Amanda McBaine, has to says about our politics today. 
Thanks to our sponsors this week: LightStream and BetterHelp. 

Weekly PlugsDavid - Culturally Relevant interview with Jesse Moss and David gives his wife a haircut

Devindra - Republic City Dispatch returns! Looking back at Book 1 of Korra

Jeff - Cameo going strong! 

Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)
What we've been watching (~11:30) 

Jeff - Ted Lasso, John Was Trying to Contact Aliens, High Score, Lovecraft Country, SummerSlam

David - The Vow (A Nexium Story), Married at First Sight vs. Love on the Spectrum

Devindra - Lovecraft Country, Tesla
Feature (~1:02:00) 

Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon. Listen and subscribe to David’s newest podcast Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his YouTube channel. Check out Jeff Cannata’s D&D show Dungeon Run and listen to 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 or like us on Facebook.

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#slashtag is going strong! Use this hashtag to to recommend movies/shows/content to the Slashfilmcast. For the feature review, David, Devindra, and Jeff are joined by Robert Daniels, founder and critic at 812FilmReviews, to talk about the latest Netflix blockbuster Project Power. Read Robert Daniels' review of Project Power at IGN.

Learn the truth behind the Slashfilmcast group photo here. 

Thanks to our sponsors this week: Paint Your Life and Quip. 
 

Weekly Plugs (Thomas Midena’s music bumper)David - David’s Patreon

Devindra - Engadget Podcast on Surface Duo + Brian Gilbert’s Halo lore video on Polygon

Jeff - Cameo going strong! 

Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)
What we've been watching (~25:00) 

Devindra - Doom Patrol, Harley Quinn, Perry Mason (finale)

David - Frayed

Jeff - Rewatch of Synecdoche New York, Grand Designs
Feature (~1:17:00) 

Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon. Listen and subscribe to David’s newest podcast Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his YouTube channel. Check out Jeff Cannata’s D&D show Dungeon Run and listen to 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 or like us on Facebook.

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David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss buying, renting, and waiting for Mulan on Disney Plus. Find out why only one of the co-hosts got a sneak peek of the new Lovecraft Country show. For the feature review, the cast watches She Dies Tomorrow, a film written and directed by Amy Seimetz.

Check out the photoshopped Slashfilmcast Twitter thread here and the Slashfellas poster here.

Tag your recommendation to the Slashfilmcast at #Slashtag on Twitter. 

Weekly Plugs:

David - Telling my parents they’ll be grandparents (and I’ll be an uncle)

Devindra - Disney has no idea what it’s doing with Mulan

Jeff - Cameo.  Yep, I’m on it!
Thanks to our sponsors this week: Quip and Pretty Litter. 

Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)
What we've been watching (~30:00) David - An American Pickle, Lovecraft Country Episode 1 (online premiere)Devindra - I’ll Be Gone in the DarkJeff - An American Pickle, Grand Designs,  Feature (~1:16:00) 

Tune in to David and Joanna's latest podcast Truth vs Hollywood by Audioboom. Listen and subscribe to David’s newest podcast Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his YouTube channel. Check out Jeff Cannata’s D&D show Dungeon Run. 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 or like us on Facebook.

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From a pasta-worshiping religion to a speed-cubing competition, it’s a doc-heavy week on the Slashfilmcast. For the feature review, the cast watches the VOD horror Relic, the directorial debut of Natalie Erika James.

Check out the movie memorabilia live auction from August 26 - 27, 2020 here.

Weekly Plugs:
David - Culturally Relevant with Mike Bithell

Devindra - Engadget Podcast: Big Tech Goes to Washington

Jeff - We Have Concerns with Dr Kiki

Thanks to our sponsors this week: Feals and Light Stream

Feals.com/FILMCAST and you will get 50% off your first order with free shipping.

Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)
What we've been watching (~27:00) David - The Speed Cubers, Tread, Samsara/Baraka (Amazon Watch Party)Devindra - Black is KingJeff - The Speed Cubers, I Pastafari  Feature (~1:11:00) 

Tune in to David and Joanna's latest podcast Truth vs Hollywood by Audioboom. Listen and subscribe to David’s newest podcast Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his YouTube channel. Check out Jeff Cannata’s D&D show Dungeon Run. 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 or like us on Facebook.

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Jeff battles a rat infestation while Dave hears one-last dynamite in a pretend eulogy. For the feature review, the cast talks about First Cow, the newest film directed by Kelly Reichardt. Tune in to find out why the cast prefers buying over renting for this indie release. 

Thanks to our sponsors this week: BetterHelp and Manscaped

Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)
What we've been watching (~52:00) David - Indian Matchmaking, Jeff - We Are Freestyle Love Supreme, Home
Feature (~1:19:00) 

Tune in to David and Joanna's latest podcast Truth vs Hollywood by Audioboom. Listen and subscribe to David’s newest podcast Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his YouTube channel. Check out Jeff Cannata’s D&D show Dungeon Run. 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 or like us on Facebook.

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David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss what makes a film appeal to paternal figures and whether the term "dad movie" is pejorative. For the feature film of the week, the cast visits Palm Springs, the Hulu original film directed by Max Barbakow.

Learn more about Tenet's delay here. 
Come see Devindra and David talk about Face/Off on Thursday July 23rd. More details here. 

Thanks to our sponsor this week: Quip

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Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)
What we've been watching (~30:00) David -  Greyhound, GamemasterDevindra - Perry Mason, Taste the Nation with Padma LakshmiJeff - Gamemaster, The World’s Most Extraordinary Homes, Spiritual Unfoldment with John Butler
Feature (~1:12:00) 

Tune in to David and Joanna's latest podcast Truth vs Hollywood by Audioboom. Listen and subscribe to David’s newest podcast Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his YouTube channel. Check out Jeff Cannata’s D&D show Dungeon Run. 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 or like us on Facebook.

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In this week's episode, Dave and Jeff compare expanding your germ circle to youtube collaborations and sexual relations. For the feature review, the cast watches The Old Guard, the Netflix film directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood and stars Charlize Theron and Kiki Layne. 

Read about how COVID is not a hoax here. Read about having the COVID conversation with your friends here. 

Thanks to our sponsors this week: Light Stream and Pretty Litter. 

Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)
What we've been watching (~38:00) David - Zion, Rat Race (Amazon Watch Party),  I May Destroy YouJeff - Greyhound, Cannonball Run 2, Dominos
Feature (~1:10:00) 

Tune in to David and Joanna's latest podcast Truth vs Hollywood by Audioboom. Listen and subscribe to David’s newest podcast Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his YouTube channel. Check out Jeff Cannata’s D&D show Dungeon Run. 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 or like us on Facebook.

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Devindra praises the start-up Carvana while David trashes the app Quibi. For the feature review, the cast finally streams Hamilton, the sensational Broadway musical created by Lin-Manuel Miranda, now available on Disney Plus. 

Read Jamelle Bouie's review of Hamilton here.
Read Christopher Nolan's position on chairs on set here.
Read Vulture's feature about Quibi here. 
Thanks to our sponsor this week: Feals. 

• Become a member today by going to Feals.com/FILMCAST and you will get 50% off your first order with free shipping.

Tune in to David and Joanna's latest podcast Truth vs Hollywood by Audioboom. Listen and subscribe to David’s newest podcast Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his YouTube channel. Check out Jeff Cannata’s D&D show Dungeon Run. 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 or like us on Facebook.

Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)
What we've been watching (~36:00) Jeff - The Floor is LavaDavid - Lenox Hill COVID19 episode, Home Game, Unsolved Mysteries,
Feature (~1:05:00) 

Hamilton

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SPONSORED AD: Introducing the newest Audioboom original podcast, Truth vs Hollywood. Join film lovers David Chen and Joanna Robinson as they do a deep dive into well known films and discuss how similar they are to the actual story. Subscribe to Truth vs Hollywood on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/truth-vs-hollywood/id1510582080

David, Devindra, and Jeff are joined by Joanna Robinson, senior writer at Vanity Fair, to talk about Devindra’s move across the country during a pandemic, Christopher Nolan’s chair ban, and Will Ferrell’s singing in Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga. For the feature review, the cast dives into Shirley, Josephine Decker’s film starring Elizabeth Moss.

Tune in to David and Joanna's latest podcast Truth vs Hollywood by Audioboom.
Read Vulture's profile of Josephine Decker here. 

Thanks to our sponsor this week: Manscaped. 

• Visit manscaped.com and use the promo code FILMCAST for 20% off and free shipping!

Listen and subscribe to David’s newest podcast Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his YouTube channel. Check out Jeff Cannata’s D&D show Dungeon Run. 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 or like us on Facebook.

Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)
What we've been watching (~18:00) Joanna - Harley Quinn Animated David - Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga, Spelling The Dream Jeff - Eurovision, Magnetic, 40 min of Irresistible
Feature (~1:18:00) 

Shirley
Spoilers (~1:38:00) 

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