The Filmcast

The Filmcast
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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 www.thefilmcast.com

  1. 4d ago

    Ep. 891 - The 2026 Summer Movie Wager Results

    As the seasons begin to change, the time of box office reckoning is upon us! Our friends Peter Sciretta, BJ Colangelo, and Germain Lussier join the Filmcast team to look back on this year’s summer box office results. Which films surged to the top of the list and which missed the mark? Who will reign supreme and win the wager? Listen to find out! 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. Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/filmcast. The Summer Movie Wager is a game that we play during the summer of each year. You can find the history of the game and play along at thesummermoviewager.com (thanks to Dennis for putting that site together). The general goal of this game is to predict the highest grossing films of the summer in terms of domestic box office, in the correct order. The closer you get to the final ranked order, the more points you get. This year, the summer movie wager began on April 30, 2026 (with the release of The Devil Wears Prada 2) and lasted through September 7, 2026, Labor Day, as usual.  Each of your 13 picks (10 movies and 3 dark horses) gets a single score assigned to it by using the following rules:  -If your picked movie for #1 OR #10 is correct, you score 13 points for it. -If your picked movie for 2-9  is correct, you score 10 points for it. -If your picked movie is only 1 spot away from its actual placement, you score 7 points for it. -If your picked movie is only 2 spots away from its actual placement, you score 5 points for it. -If your picked movie is placed inside the Top 10, you score 3 points for it. -If your picked movie is not placed inside the Top 10, you score 0 points for it. -For each of your picked dark horses placed inside the Top 10, you score 1 point. If two or more rules apply to a single pick, only that single rule will be applied which assigns the highest point value to that pick. For example: If your pick for #1 is correct, you don't get 16 points for it because it is #1 and because it placed inside the Top 10; instead you only get 13 points for it. Germain’s Top 101. Spider-Man: Brand New Day2. Toy Story 53. The Odyssey4. Minions & Monsters5. Moana6. Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu7. The Devil Wears Prada 28. Disclosure Day9. Supergirl10. Scary Movie DARK HORSES:- Mortal Kombat II- Masters of the Universe- ObsessionTIE BREAKER: $657MM BJ’s Top 101. Toy Story 52. Spider-Man: Brand New Day3. The Odyssey4. Minions & Monsters5. Supergirl6. Moana7. Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu8. Disclosure Day9. The Devil Wears Prada 210. Masters of the Universe DARK HORSES:- Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie- Evil Dead Burn- ObsessionTIE BREAKER: $1.4B Peter’s Top 101. Toy Story 52. Spider-Man: Brand New Day3. Minions & Monsters4. Moana5. The Odyssey6. The Devil Wears Prada 27. Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu8. Supergirl9. Disclosure Day10. Scary Movie  DARK HORSES:- Masters of the Universe- Mortal Kombat II- Evil Dead BurnTIE BREAKER: $441MM Devindra’s Top 101. Spider-Man: Brand New Day2. The Odyssey3. Toy Story 54. Minions & Monsters5. Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu6. Moana7. Supergirl8. The Devil Wears Prada 29. Mortal Kombat II10. Disclosure Day DARK HORSES:- Obsession- Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour- Scary MovieTIE BREAKER: $650MM Jeff’s Top 101. Toy Story 52. Spider-Man: Brand New Day3. The Odyssey4. Moana5. Minions & Monsters6. The Devil Wears Prada 27. Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu8. Supergirl9. Scary Movie10. Mortal Kombat II DARK HORSES:- Disclosure Day- Masters of the Universe- Evil Dead BurnTIE BREAKER: $457MM David’s Top 101. Spider-Man: Brand New Day2. Toy Story 53. Minions & Monsters4. Moana5. The Odyssey6. Supergirl7. Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu8. The Devil Wears Prada 29. Scary Movie10. Mortal Kombat II DARK HORSES:- Disclosure Day- Jackass: Best and Last- Masters of the UniverseTIE BREAKER: $580MM 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.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 to 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.

    Ep. 891 - The 2026 Summer Movie Wager Results

  2. Sep 1

    Ep. 890 - Coyote vs. Acme

    David, Devindra, and Jeff remember some Hollywood icons who have recently passed, look up to the post-apocalyptic skies with The Dog Stars, and go behind the mask with Buddy. Then they head to court to render their verdict on the long awaited Coyote vs. Acme. 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: HIMS WEIGHT LOSS: Ready to reach your goals? Visit hims.com/filmcast to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you. Weekly PlugsDavid - Decoding Everything: Caroline Siede’s Review of OnslaughtDevindra - Alienware 39 5K reviewJeff - DLC 667 with Jesse Vitelli Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)   What we've been watching (~00:21:52)David - The Dog Stars, Buddy, The Trigger EffectDevindra - Buddy, Jaadugar: A Witch in MongoliaJeff - The Dog Stars Featured Review (~00:58:24)    Coyote vs. AcmeSPOILERS (~01:12:11) 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.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 to 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.

    Ep. 890 - Coyote vs. Acme

  3. Aug 25

    Ep. 889 - Tony

    David, Devindra, and Jeff solve some crime at sea with Mutiny, answer big questions with Ask the StoryBots, and take aim at Silicon Valley nonsense with The Audacity. Then they head into the kitchen for a focused biopic with Tony. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Weekly PlugsDavid - Decoding Everything: Matt Goldberg’s Summer Box Office TakeawaysDevindra - Engadget: Why curved TVs failedJeff - DLC 666 with Anthony Taormina Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)   What we've been watching (~00:01:20)David - Mutiny, The Last HouseDevindra - Ask the StoryBots, The DinkJeff - The Audacity, The Social Dilemma Featured Review (~01:02:30)    TonySPOILERS (~01:19:43) 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.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 to 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.

    Ep. 889 - Tony

  4. Aug 21 ·  Bonus

    Bonus After Dark: Penn and Teller Get Killed

    In this bonus After Dark episode, David, Devindra, and Jeff are joined by BJ Colangelo and Peter Sciretta to pay off the debts of last year's Summer Movie Wager. They watch and discuss Penn and Teller Get Killed. Did this take Penn and Teller's magic to the next level? Or was it kind of a disaster? Check out BJ's podcast This Ends at Prom and check out Peter Sciretta's Ordinary Adventures YouTube page.

    Bonus After Dark: Penn and Teller Get Killed

  5. Aug 18

    Ep. 888 - The End of Oak Street

    David, Devindra, and Jeff hit the road with It Ends, journey to 16th century Japan in The Samurai and the Prisoner, and assess the series premiere of Lanterns. Then they attempt to survive a cosmic event with The End of Oak Street. 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: KA’CHAVA: Go to https://kachava.com and use code FILMCAST for 15% off your first order.QUINCE: Upgrade your everyday. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to Quince.com/filmcast. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too.  Weekly PlugsDavid - Decoding Everything: Matt Goldberg’s review of Coyote vs. AcmeDevindra - Reviewing the new Dell XPS 13Jeff - Jeff’s Cameo Page Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)   What we've been watching (~00:17:34)David - It Ends, The Samurai and the Prisoner, Jackass: Best and Last Devindra - The Samurai and the Prisoner, It Ends, Lanterns Jeff - Lanterns, It Ends, Alley Cats Featured Review (~01:04:20)    The End of Oak StreetSPOILERS (~01:17:45) 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.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 to 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.

  6. Aug 14 ·  Bonus

    After Dark Review: Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma

    In this episode, David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma. To get more After Darks and hear the rest of the episode, sign up at patreon.com/filmpodcast

    After Dark Review: Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma

  7. Aug 11

    Ep. 887 - One Night Only

    David, Devindra, and Jeff uncover a dark side in Maddie’s Secret, use the force in Star Wars: Visions Presents - The Ninth Jedi, and continue assessing adult friendships in the second season of The Four Seasons. Then they take their chances on a dystopian rom-com with One Night Only. 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: HIMS WEIGHT LOSS: Ready to reach your goals? Visit hims.com/filmcast to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.SQUARE: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/filmcast! #squarepod Weekly PlugsDavid - Decoding Everything: Caroline Siede’s review of ONE NIGHT ONLYDevindra - Engadget: Interview with Supernatural VR’s head of fitnessJeff - We Have Concerns - Are Attention Spans Really Shrinking? Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)   What we've been watching (~00:11:07)David - Maddie’s Secret, How to Shoot a Ghost (Criterion), Ted Lasso S4Devindra - Star Wars: Visions Presents - The Ninth Jedi, Caleb Hearon: Model Comedian, Ted Lasso S4Jeff - The Four Seasons S2, WWE Unreal S3 Featured Review (~01:02:47)    One Night OnlySPOILERS (~01:25:18) 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.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 to 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.

    Ep. 887 - One Night Only

  8. Aug 4

    Ep. 886 - Spider-Man: Brand New Day

    David, Devindra, and Jeff explore the dark side of desire in Leviticus, hunt for serial killers in Furious, and prepare for battle with the second season of Beef. Then they open a new chapter in Peter Parker’s story with Spider-Man: Brand New Day. 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. See the reviews, see what stands out, and see if BetterHelp is right for you. Visit BetterHelp.com/filmcast. Weekly PlugsDavid - Decoding Everything: Siddhant Adlakha’s review of The Odyssey in 4DX Devindra - Watch out for Apple Upgrade’s fine printJeff - Jeff’s Cameo Page Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)   What we've been watching (~00:07:26)David - Leviticus, FuzeDevindra - Furious, The Vampire LestatJeff - Beef S2, Explorers (1985) Featured Review (~00:49:13)    Spider-Man: Brand New DaySPOILERS (~01:13:50) 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.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 to 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.

    Ep. 886 - Spider-Man: Brand New Day
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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 www.thefilmcast.com

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  • Creator
    The Filmcast
  • Years Active
    2008 - 2026
  • Episodes
    500
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    The Filmcast

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