The Filmcast

David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss Rodney Ascher’s latest documentary, praise the brilliance of the hard-to-obtain Borgen and assess the viral sensation of Kung Fury. Special guest Joanna Robinson joins us from Vanity Fair. Be sure to read Joanna’s interview with BD Wong and why the wardrobe of Jurassic World matters.

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SHOWNOTES

What We’ve Been Watching (02:12)

David: The Nightmare

Joanna: Borgen

Jeff: Kung Fury

Devindra: Hannibal

Film News (25:35)

Chris Hemsworth is in the new Ghostbusters

Christopher Lee has died 

Featured Review (32:37)

Jurassic World

(1:04:11) SPOILERS

Credits

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David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss two movies that are ideologically opposed on their views on sex work, delve into the Wachowskis’ latest work on Netflix, and discuss the controversy over Cameron Crowe’s latest film. Also, you can back David Chen’s new Kickstarter here.

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SHOWNOTES

What We’ve Been Watching (13:00)

David: Hot Girls Wanted, Cam Girlz, Project Almanac, My Life as Directed by Nicholas Winding Refn

Devindra: Sens8

Jeff: Mr. Robot

Featured Review (49:15)

Spy

(1:04:45) SPOILERS

After Dark

Watching Mad Max as a fetal amputee

Cameron Crowe’s apology for Aloha 

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David and Jeff review The Rock’s latest film, San Andreas.

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SHOWNOTES

Featured Review (02:23)

San Andreas

(34:30) SPOILERS

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David, Devindra, and Jeff continue their coverage of SIFF, discuss one of Steven Soderbergh’s underappreciated thrillers, and wonder how some great films get lost in the ether. Also, in this week’s After Dark, the guys discuss how difficult it is to come up with a lasting, meaningful name for something.

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SHOWNOTES

What We’ve Been Watching (01:30)

David: SIFF 2015 – The Automatic Hate

Devindra: The Limey

Jeff: Mother of Invention

Film News (19:05)

Vincenzo Natali exits Neuromancer and Cary Fukunaga exits It

Now You 3 Me

Featured Review (30:50)

Tomorrowland

(48:30) SPOILERS

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David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss the brilliance of Netflix’s lineup and the hilarity of What We Do in the Shadows. Also, David struggles with his next documentary idea, and a critical scene in Ex Machina is discussed further.

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SHOWNOTES

What We’ve Been Watching (01:35)

Devindra: Frank and Gracie, Scrotal Recall

David: Showrunners: The Art of Making a TV Show

Jeff: Happyish, Last Man on Earth Season Finale

Featured Review (23:45)

What We Do in the Shadows

(37:20) SPOILERS

After Dark (50:20)

Making a documentary

Ex Machina (SPOILERS)

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Its that time of year again. Jeff Cannata (formerly of the Totally Rad Show, now host of DLC, We Have Concerns and co-host of the /Filmcast) has thrown down the gauntlet, and once again challenged /Film to compete with him in what has become an annual tradition: the Summer Movie Wager. This is the ninth annual edition of this contest.

This year the contest includes David Chen (his first time) Germain Lussier (with a write-in ballot), Jeff Cannata and myself in a game is to decide what will be the highest grossing films of the Summer. It’s a free-for-all; the person with the best score wins. But it isn’t just that easy — not only do the participants need to predict what 10 films will be the highest grossing films domestically, but we need to place them in order. After the jump you can watch the full episode of the show with our predictions.

Peter Sciretta’s List:

Avengers: Age of Ultron

Minions

Jurassic World

Ant-Man

Ted 2

Tomorrowland

Inside Out

Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation

Mad Max: Fury Road

Pixels = July 24

Wildcards

Fantastic Four

San Andreas

Magic Mike XXL

David Chen’s List

The Avengers: Age of Ultron

Inside Out

Minions

Ant-Man

Pixels

Mission Impossible Rogue Nation

Jurassic World

Ted 2

Tomorrowland

Mad Max: Fury Road

Wild Cards:

San Andreas

Fantastic Four

Terminator: Genisys

Germain Lussier’s List:

Avengers Age of Ultron

Minions

Jurassic World

Inside out

Mission Impossible 5

Ant-Man

Spy

Pixels

Ted 2

Terminator Genisys

Wildcards

Magic Mike XXL

Poltergeist

Pitch Perfect 2

Jeff Cannata’s List:

Avengers

Minions

Jurassic World

Mission Impossible

Inside Out

Ted 2

Magic Mike XXL

Mad Max

Ant Man

Tomorrow Land

Wildcards

Terminator

Pitch Perfect 2 Fantastic Four

Poltergeist

David, Devindra, and Jeff are joined by Germain Lussier and Anthony Ha from TechCrunch to discuss the Star Wars fan celebration and the newest Batman vs. Superman teaser. Be sure to buy tickets to see The Primary Instinct this Sunday at IFFBoston!

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SHOWNOTES

What We’ve Been Watching (03:00)

Jeff: Justified Series Finale

David: The Final Member

Film News (21:00)

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Trailer

Batman vs. Superman trailer

Featured Review (55:00)

Ex Machina

(1:20:00) SPOILERS

Credits

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David, Devindra, and Jeff praise Netflix’s Daredevil series and get sucked into the amazing television lineups of FX and HBO. Also, WTF was up with that Terminator Gensys trailer? Be sure to read up on Justin Bieber’s loneliest roast.

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SHOWNOTES

What We’ve Been Watching (01:00)

Jeff: Daredevil, Justified, The Comedians, Louie

Devindra: Game of Thrones, Veep, Silicon Valley

David: Interstellar, Star Trek Into Darkness Enhanced Commentary

Film News (49:15)

Michelle MacLaren Leaves Wonder Woman

She’s All That Remake

Terminator Genesys Trailer 

Featured Review (1:03:45)

While We’re Young

(1:35:00) SPOILERS

Credits

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David, Devindra, and Jeff wonder why Showtime announced Twin Peaks at all, praise the audacity of The ABC’s of Death Part 2, and get in an intense debate about House of Cards: Season 3. Be sure to read up on why Netflix’s nostalgia is squelching creativity and why House of Cards insults your intelligence.

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SHOWNOTES

What We’ve Been Watching (03:45)

David: Togetherness, The ABC’s of Death Part 2

Devindra: Darknet, Mad Men

Film News (17:30)

Twin Peaks and David Lynch

Fuller House

Featured Review (35:00)

House of Cards: Season 3

(52:00) SPOILERS

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David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss the powerful new film by Alex Gibney, Going Clear, as well as the uproar around the new host of The Daily Show. Be sure to check out David’s new advice podcast with Stephen Tobolowsky, and read Scott Mendelson’s piece on the Furious 7 franchise, Maria Bustillos’ take on Going Clear, and Matt Singer’s insane ranking of the Furious films.

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SHOWNOTES

What We’ve Been Watching (02:15)

Jeff: Going Clear, Bloodline

Devindra: A Most Violent Year

David: Citizenfour

Film News (37:45)

New X-Files on the way

Trevor Noah

Featured Review (1:14:45)

Furious 7

(1:40:00) SPOILERS

Credits

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