The Filmcast

The Filmcast
The Filmcast

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 slashfilmcast@gmail.com and find more podcast episodes at http://www.thefilmcast.com

  1. Ep. 800 - Gladiator II

    3 DAYS AGO

    Ep. 800 - Gladiator II

    It’s the 800th episode of The Filmcast! David, Devindra, and Jeff celebrate this milestone by playing listener voicemails recalling their favorite moments from the show. Then they take in a matinee with The Last Showgirl, attempt to find freedom with All We Imagine as Light, and assess the architecture behind The Brutalist. Finally, they return to ancient Rome with Ridley Scott for Gladiator II. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Thanks to our SPONSOR:  UNCOMMON GOODS: Go to uncommongoods.com/filmcast to get 15% off your next gift. Weekly Plugs David - Decoding Everything: Matt Goldberg’s review of Wicked Devindra - Engadget Podcast on the DOJ pushing Google to sell Chrome + PS Portal cloud streaming Jeff - Jeff's Cameo Page Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching (~00:10:46) David - The Last Showgirl, Arlington Road,  Devindra - All We Imagine as Light  Jeff - The Brutalist, Better Man, English Teacher Featured Review (~01:10:34)     Gladiator II SPOILERS (~01:26:00) Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon and subscribe to his free newsletter Decoding Everything. 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. Credits: Our theme song is by Tim McEwan from The Midnight. This episode was edited by Noah Ross who also created our weekly plugs and spoiler bumper music. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from Simon Harris. If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com. You can support the podcast by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast or by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

    1h 51m
  2. Ep. 799.5 - Gladiator (2000)

    19 NOV

    Ep. 799.5 - Gladiator (2000)

    David, Devindra, and Jeff render a verdict on Juror #2, explore family tensions with A Real Pain, and return to the world of Dune with Dune: Prophecy. Then they step back into the colosseum to revisit Ridley Scott’s 2000 blockbuster Gladiator. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Thanks to our SPONSOR:  BETTERHELP: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/filmcast today to get 10% off your first month. Weekly Plugs David - Decoding Everything: Gladiator II Spoiler-Free Review Devindra - Engadget Podcast on the rise of Bluesky + Elon Musk/Trump Jeff - DLCpod.com Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching (~00:12:04) David - Juror #2, Martha Jeff - A Real Pain, Colin From Accounts Season 2 Devindra - Dune: Prophecy, The Penguin Featured Review (~00:57:33)     Gladiator (2000) Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon and subscribe to his free newsletter Decoding Everything. 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. Credits: Our theme song is by Tim McEwan from The Midnight. This episode was edited by Noah Ross who also created our weekly plugs and spoiler bumper music. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from Simon Harris. If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com. You can support the podcast by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast or by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

    1h 37m
  3. 12 NOV

    Ep. 799 - Heretic

    David, Devindra, and Jeff consider the first trailer for Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, consider the 4K restoration of The Fall, inject themselves with The Substance, and travel across the country with Will and Harper. Then they dig into the riveting thrills of Heretic. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Thanks to our SPONSOR:  UNCOMMON GOODS: Go to uncommongoods.com/filmcast to get 15% off your next gift. LINKEDIN JOBS: Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/filmcast. Weekly Plugs David - YouTube: Movies That Make More Sense After The Election Devindra - Engadget Podcast on PS5 Pro and new M4 Mac reviews Jeff - Jeff’s Cameo Page Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching (~00:41:24) David - The Fall (Mubi’s 4K Restoration), Will & Harper Devindra - The Substance, Will & Harper Featured Review (~01:04:30)     Heretic SPOILERS (~01:16:56) Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon and subscribe to his free newsletter Decoding Everything. 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. Credits: Our theme song is by Tim McEwan from The Midnight. This episode was edited by Noah Ross who also created our weekly plugs and spoiler bumper music. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from Simon Harris. If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com. You can support the podcast by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast or by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

    1h 35m
  4. Ep. 798 - Here

    5 NOV

    Ep. 798 - Here

    David, Devindra, and Jeff broadcast their thoughts on Woman of the Hour, do some self reflection with My Old Ass, and go for a thrilling swim with Caddo Lake. Then they share their opinions on the daring new Robert Zemeckis film Here. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Weekly Plugs David - Decoding Everything: Stephen David Miller’s Anora Review Devindra - Engadget Podcast on the new Mac hardware Jeff - Not So Happy Slappy Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching (~00:12:53) David - Caddo Lake, Terrifier 2 Devindra - Woman of the Hour, The Diplomat Season 2, Ranma ½ Jeff - My Old Ass, ¡Casa Bonita Mi Amor! Featured Review (~00:57:41)     Here SPOILERS (~01:22:38) Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon and subscribe to his free newsletter Decoding Everything. 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. Credits: Our theme song is by Tim McEwan from The Midnight. This episode was edited by Noah Ross who also created our weekly plugs and spoiler bumper music. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from Simon Harris. If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com. You can support the podcast by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast or by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

    1h 43m
  5. Ep. 796 - The Shadow Strays

    22 OCT

    Ep. 796 - The Shadow Strays

    David, Devindra, and Jeff put on a happy face for Smile 2, dive into an immersive world with Submerged on the Apple Vision Pro, and step up to the microphone with Ali Wong: Single Lady. Then they take on the pulse pounding action of The Shadow Strays. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Thanks to our SPONSORS:  UNCOMMON GOODS: Go to uncommongoods.com/filmcast to get 15% off your next gift. LINKEDIN JOBS: Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/filmcast. Weekly Plugs David - Decoding Everything: DChen’s Smile Review Devindra - Engadget Podcast on the Kindle Colorsoft + Meta Quest 3S review Jeff - DLC 570 with Rich Lovejoy Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching (~00:07:56) David - Smile 2, MadS, Terrifier  Devindra - Submerged | Apple Vision Pro, High Potential Jeff - Submerged | Apple Vision Pro, Ali Wong: Single Lady Featured Review (~00:59:55)     The Shadow Strays SPOILERS (~01:15:05) Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon and subscribe to his free newsletter Decoding Everything. 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. Credits: Our theme song is by Tim McEwan from The Midnight. This episode was edited by Noah Ross who also created our weekly plugs and spoiler bumper music. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from Simon Harris. If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com. You can support the podcast by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast or by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

    1h 34m
  6. Ep. 795 - Saturday Night

    15 OCT

    Ep. 795 - Saturday Night

    David, Devindra, and Jeff call action on The Franchise, unleash the horror of V/H/S Beyond, and unearth the dark secrets of Disclaimer. Then they travel back in time to 1975 with Saturday Night. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Thanks to our SPONSOR:  BETTERHELP: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/filmcast today to get 10% off your first month. LINKEDIN JOBS: Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/filmcast. Weekly Plugs David - Decoding TV: The Franchise, The Penguin, Agatha All Along Devindra - Engadget Podcast on data center vampires with Paris Marx Jeff - Jeff’s Cameo Page Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching (~00:20:55) David - The Franchise, Wicked Little Letters Devindra - The Franchise, V/H/S Beyond Jeff - Disclaimer, Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft Featured Review (~01:00:45)     Saturday Night SPOILERS (~01:26:29) Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon and subscribe to his free newsletter Decoding Everything. 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. Credits: Our theme song is by Tim McEwan from The Midnight. This episode was edited by Noah Ross who also created our weekly plugs and spoiler bumper music. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from Simon Harris. If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com. You can support the podcast by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast or by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

    1h 38m

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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 slashfilmcast@gmail.com and find more podcast episodes at http://www.thefilmcast.com

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