The Filmcast

David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss the disappointing Crouching Tiger sequel, this year’s Oscars, plus why the “popcorn trick” is impractical. Be sure to read up on why our relationship with TV need to change, the amazing editing of Mad Max, and why those Asian jokes undercut the Oscars’ message of inclusion. 

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SHOWNOTES

What We’ve Been Watching (16:35)

Devindra: Love, Retribution, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon 2: Sword of Destiny

David: Love is Strange

Film News (42:00)

Oscars

David’s piece on those Asian jokes 

Featured Review (1:16:20)

Triple 9

(1:27:53) SPOILERS

Credits

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David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss the madness of Eli Roth, a great new Michael Moore film, and the amazing cinematic video game Firewatch. Also: your emails. Be sure to read Matt Singer’s review of Deadpool as well as James Gunn’s thoughts on Deadpool’s impact.

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SHOWNOTES

What We’ve Been Watching (04:29)

Jeff: Where To Invade Next, Better Call Saul

Devindra: Southbound, Firewatch

David: The Green Inferno, Mad Dogs, Horace and Pete, Baskets

Listener Emails (46:44)

 

Featured Review (1:10:15)

Dead pool

(1:34:07) SPOILERS

Credits

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David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss the sad state of American politics, the genius of Louis CK, and the closing of the Ziegfeld theater.

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SHOWNOTES

What We’ve Been Watching (02:30)

David: Trump Rally, An Honest Liar

Devindra: Mozart in the Jungle, Fun Home

Jeff: Horace and Pete, The Expanse, Mad Dogs (complete)

Film News (44:45)

The Ziegfeld closes

Birth of a Nation wins big

Featured Review (1:03:45)

The Finest Hours

(1:20:30) SPOILERS

Credits

Our sponsor this week is Casper.com. Go to casper.com/filmcast and use promo code “filmcast” for $50 off your first mattress.

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David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss the dramatic changes to 2017′s movie calendar, get excited about The X-Files and Mad Dogs, and marvel at the heartbreaking beauty of 45 Years.

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SHOWNOTES

What We’ve Been Watching (02:30)

David: 45 Years

Devindra: The 100, X-Men: Days of Future Past (Rogue Cut), Bone Tomahawk

Jeff: Mad Dogs, Baskets, World of Tomorrow

Film News (41:35)

Academy rule changes

Star Wars and Avatar 2 shift dates

Featured Review (56:30)

The Keeping Room

(1:10:45) SPOILERS

Credits

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David, Devindra, and Jeff try to predict how much money Avatar 2 will make, discuss the new Cloverfield film, and talk with Dominic Lewis about his score for Amazon’s Man in the High Castle. Be sure to read Scott Mendelson’s article about Avatar we were referring to. 

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SHOWNOTES

What We’ve Been Watching (07:00)

Jeff: Brooklyn, The Big Short, Togetherness

Devindra: Billions

David: Avatar, Mr. Holmes

What We’ve Been Watching (40:00)

An interview with Dominic Lewis

David Bowie and Alan Rickman 

10 Cloverfield Lane

Featured Review (1:09:40)

Anomalisa

(1:27:45) SPOILERS

Credits

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David, Jeff, and Angie discuss this year’s Oscar nominations and Golden Globe awards. Be sure to read the nominations at /Film, what the biggest snubs were, what a completely nonwhite set of acting nominees would look like, and whether or not Leo screamed and cried good enough.

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CREDITS

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David, Peter, and Jeff have a spoiler-filled discussion about the engrossing Netflix documentary series, Making a Murderer. Be sure to read Peter’s write-up, Buzzfeed’s interview with the filmmakers, Pajiba’s write-up, and the ongoing Subreddit.

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David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss the disappointments of Point Break, the beauty of Carol, and the pleasures of the music biopic Love and Mercy. Be sure to read up on Quentin Tarantino’s use of the N-word and Matt Zoller Seitz’s review of The Hateful Eight.

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SHOWNOTES

What We’ve Been Watching (2:30)

David: Point Break, Carol, Sisters, The Gift

Devindra: Love and Mercy

Jeff: Making a Murderer, Black Mirror: White Christmas

Featured Review (26:00)

The Hateful Eight

(51:30) SPOILERS

Credits

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David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss all the discussion around Star Wars: The Force Awakens that’s happened over the past week, praise a great Shakespeare adaptation (not Macbeth), and discuss the cultural damage of Love Actually. Be sure to read up on why Force Awakens is the least interesting Star Wars, why Force Awakens is a deeply broken film, and some crazy Star Wars: Episode VIII theories.

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SHOWNOTES

What We’ve Been Watching (2:15)

David: The Big Short, Fargo Season 2, Transparent Season 2, Love Actually

Devindra: Tangerine

Jeff: Making a Murderer, Hamlet (with Benedict Cumberbatch)

Featured Review (56:00)

The Revenant

(1:15:30 )SPOILERS

After Dark (1:31:50)

Force Awakens Follow-up

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David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss the impossibility of frontier life and this year’s Golden Globe nominations. Be sure to read up on James Cameron’s thoughts on Avatar’s sequels and Peter Jackson’s thoughts on the Hobbit films. 

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SHOWNOTES

What We’ve Been Watching (16:15)

Jeff: Bone Tomahawk

Devindra: The Ridiculous 6, Ricki and the Flash

Film News (45:45)

Golden Globe nominees

Star Wars expectations

Featured Review

(1:18:52) Macbeth

Credits

This week’s episode is sponsored by Squarespace. Go to squarespace.com and use promo code “filmcast” to get 10% off your first purchase.

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 [email protected].

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