The Filmcast

David and Devindra discuss this year’s Oscar nominations. Devindra tries to argue Mulder wasn’t that crazy. David goes on a massive rant about Ultraviolet. Matt Singer joins us from ScreenCrush. Be sure to check out Matt’s review of Blackhat, and listen to the SVUvie awards.

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SHOWNOTES

What We’ve Been Watching (03:00)

Devindra: Predestination, The Matrix Trilogy

Matt: Mr. Turner, The Guest, Spy Smasher

David: Limitless

Film News (34:10)

Oscar nominations

X-Files Reboot

24 with no Jack Bauer

Featured Review (56:00)

Blackhat

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David chats about finding success through short films with Ben Aston, a director whose short films have played at prestigious film festivals all around the world. Ben discusses how his distribution strategies have changed over time, and the things he’s had to do to pursue his passion. Be sure to check out Ben’s films, which are available online for free: He Took His Skin Off For Me, Russian Roulette, and Dinner and a Movie.

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David and Devindra chat about this year’s Golden Globe winners and report back on all the films and TV shows they watched over the break. Special guest Alan Scherstuhl joins us from The Village Voice and The Village Voice Film Club. Be sure to check out Ben Aston’s Russian Roulette, how Selma is like a horror film, and what matters in Selma.

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SHOWNOTES

What We’ve Been Watching (17:55)

David: He Took His Skin Off For Me, Wild, Rec 4, The Past, Bojack Horseman

Devindra: The Honorable Woman, Empire, Broadchurch, Black Mirror: Christmas Special, Top Five

Alan: The Good Wife, Appropriate Behavior

Film News (54:20)

The Interview Receipts

Golden Globes

Featured Review (1:15:00)

Selma

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David chats with Vince Mancini from FilmDrunk about Marky Mark’s latest, The Gambler. Be sure to check out Vince’s review of the film.

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David and Devindra are joined by Vince Mancini from FilmDrunk to discuss The Interview. Be sure to check out Vince’s and Devindra’s reviews of The Interview. Be sure to also check out The Hermit Kingdom.

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David, Devindra, and Jeff have conflicting thoughts on Inherent Vice, are unimpressed by The Equalizer, and fall in love with Ida.

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SHOWNOTES

What We’ve Been Watching (07:00)

Jeff: Inherent Vice, Top Five, Big Hero Six

David: The Equalizer, The November Man

Devindra: Ida, Jane the Virgin, The Legend of Korra

Film News (33:15)

Justin Lin will direct Star Trek 3

Featured Review (39:15)

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

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David chats with Drew McWeeny from Hitfix about his new piece on the Sony hacks, “What we lose when we let fear win over art.”

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Here are some of the other pieces we referred to during this podcast episode:

President Obama says Sony made a mistake

Gore Verbinski reacts

An open note to the heads of Sony

Sony to release interview on Crackle for free

George Clooney Interview

David, Devindra, and Jeff enjoy the comedic stylings of Bill Burr, get mildly impressed by The Purge: Anarchy, marvel at the dickishness of Jason Schwartzman in Listen Up Philip, and praise the moving The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness.

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SHOWNOTES

What We’ve Been Watching (02:00)

David: The Purge: Anarchy, Top Gun

Jeff: Bill Burr: I’m Sorry You Feel That Way

Devindra: Listen Up Philip, Frank, The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness

Film News (24:20)

Sony Hack

The Wire in HD

Terminator Trailer

Star Trek 3 Director

Featured Review (1:05:21)

Exodus: Gods and Kings

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David, Devindra, and Jeff review film festival darling Whiplash, out in limited release right now.

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Credits

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David, Devindra, and Jeff follow-up their discussion of Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar and share movies they’d recommend you check out over the Thanksgiving break. Be sure to read about how to see Interstellar unlimited times, read Christopher Nolan’s response to Interstellar’s sound issues, and speculate on why Christopher Nolan fans are so intense.

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SHOWNOTES

What We’ve Been Watching (24:15)

Devindra: Big Hero 6, The Newsroom

Jeff: Gremlins early screening cut

Film News (37:50)

What movies to see over Thanksgiving

Featured Review (45:24)

Birdman

(1:09:15) SPOILERS

Credits

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