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. Ep. 848 - Bugonia

    5D AGO

    Ep. 848 - Bugonia

    David, Devindra, and Jeff go all in on Ballad of a Small Player, dive into the mind of a killer with Monster: The Ed Gein Story, and stand trial in Nuremberg. Then they share their thoughts on Yorgos Lanthimos’ latest team up with Emma Stone, Bugonia. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Weekly Plugs David - davechentravels.com  Devindra - Engadget Podcast on the terrifying 1X Neo helper robot Jeff - DLC 624 with Sean Capri Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching (~00:22:12) David - BALLAD MOVIES:  Ballad of a Small Player, The Ballad of Wallis Island Devindra - Monster: The Ed Gein Story, The Film Makers on Audible Jeff - Nuremberg, The Chair Company Featured Review (~01:01:20)     Bugonia SPOILERS (~01:17:10) A House of Dynamite Spoiler Talk (1:33:18) 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.

    1h 46m
  2. Ep. 847 - Good Fortune

    OCT 28

    Ep. 847 - Good Fortune

    David, Devindra, and Jeff roll the tape on Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere, brace for impact with A House of Dynamite, and return to twisted suburbia in IT: Welcome To Derry. Then they assess the angelic qualities of Aziz Ansari’s feature directorial debut Good Fortune. 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:  MOOD: Get 20% off your first order at Mood.com with promo code FILMCAST. Weekly Plugs David - davechentravels.com Devindra - Engadget Podcast on our AI video hellscape with WaPo’s Drew Harwell and Jeremy Carrasco (AKA ShowtoolsAI) Jeff - Jeff’s Cameo Page Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching (~00:15:49) David - A House of Dynamite, IT: Welcome To Derry, The Perfect Neighbor Devindra - A House of Dynamite, IT: Welcome To Derry, Splinter Cell: Deathwatch Jeff - Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere, Stitch Head Featured Review (~01:11:48)     Good Fortune SPOILERS (~01:26:11) 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.

    1h 41m
  3. Ep. 846 - Black Phone 2

    OCT 21

    Ep. 846 - Black Phone 2

    David and Devindra dive into the life of a titan with Mr. Scorsese, return to the world of foreign intrigue with season three of The Diplomat, and investigate workplace weirdness in The Chair Company. Then they accept a deadly call with Black Phone 2. 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:  MANDO: Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code FILMCAST at shopmando.com! #mandopod Weekly Plugs David - davechentravels.com Devindra - Engadget Podcast on Apple’s new M5 devices Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching (~00:40:41) David - Mr. Scorsese, Good Boy, Task Devindra - The Diplomat S3, The Chair Company, Frankenstein Featured Review (~01:16:35)     Black Phone 2 SPOILERS (~01:24:31) 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.

    1h 42m

  4. OCT 14

    Ep. 845 - TRON: Ares

    David and Jeff render judgement on the season 2 finale of Peacemaker, take their bows in Blue Moon, and look back on an eccentric legacy with aka Charlie Sheen. Then they return to the grid and hop on their light cycles with TRON: Ares. 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:  BETTERHELP: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/filmcast today to get 10% off your first month. MOOD: Get 20% off your first order at Mood.com with promo code FILMCAST. Weekly Plugs David - Cosm Review and Film Festival Vlog  Jeff -  DLC Bookclub Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching (~00:26:19) David - Peacemaker S2 Finale, aka Charlie Sheen, Gen V S2  Jeff - Blue Moon, John Candy: I Like Me Featured Review (~01:06:09)     TRON: Ares SPOILERS (~01:25:59) 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.

    1h 43m
  5. Ep. 844 - The Smashing Machine

    OCT 7

    Ep. 844 - The Smashing Machine

    David, Devindra, and Jeff gear up for a big score with Play Dirty, dive into the dark side of Tulsa in The Lowdown, and take on brotherly dysfunction with Black Rabbit. Then they step into the octagon with The Smashing Machine. 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 Reality: Love Is Blind Season 9 Devindra - Engadget podcast on the state of gaming + Nissan Leaf 2026 review  Jeff - Jeff’s Cameo Page Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching (~00:16:33) David - Play Dirty, The Matrix In Shared Reality (Cosm Experience) Devindra - The Lowdown, Hotel Transylvania  Jeff - Black Rabbit, Wolf King S2 Featured Review (~01:05:10)     The Smashing Machine SPOILERS (~01:25:51) 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.

    1h 39m
  6. Ep. 843 - One Battle After Another

    SEP 30

    Ep. 843 - One Battle After Another

    David, Devindra, and Jeff go their separate ways with Splitsville, take a sip of drama with House of Guinness, and return to the scene of the crime in season five of Only Murders in the Building. Then they venture into the fight with Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest film, One Battle After Another. 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 TV: Alien Earth finale + Possible DChen appearance at Road Theatre Devindra - Engadget Podcast: Carvana interview + Xreal One Pro review Jeff - DLC 619 with Kahlief Adams Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching (~00:09:19) David - Splitsville, Slow Horses S5, The Assessment Devindra - Alien: Earth, House of Guinness, Muppet Treasure Island  Jeff - Only Murders in the Building S5 Featured Review (~00:55:58)     One Battle After Another SPOILERS (~01:12:38) 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. 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.

    1h 40m
  7. Ep. 842 - Him

    SEP 23

    Ep. 842 - Him

    David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss the enormous cultural impact of the late Robert Redford, settle off shore with Eden, look back at fascist Italy in Mussolini: Son of the Century, and try to get a late check-out with Haunted Hotel. Then they sprint to the endzone to give their thoughts on Him. 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: David Chen’s review of Him and The Long Walk Devindra - Engadget Podcast on our iPhone 17 review + Meta’s Ray-Ban Display smart glasses + TWIT 1050 Jeff - Jeff’s Cameo Page Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching (~00:28:51) David - Eden, Secret Mall Apartment Devindra - Mussolini: Son of the Century, Elemental  Jeff - Haunted Hotel, The Food That Built America Featured Review (~01:18:37)     Him SPOILERS (~01:32:10) 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.

    1h 47m
  8. Ep. 841 - The Long Walk

    SEP 16

    Ep. 841 - The Long Walk

    David, Devindra, and Jeff share their thoughts on the winners and losers of this year’s Emmy Awards, crank it up to 11 with Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, and seek a missing half in Twinless. Then they try to go the distance with the new film from Francis Lawrence and Stephen King, The Long Walk. 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:  LINKEDIN JOBS: Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/filmcast. Weekly Plugs David - Decoding Everything: Stephen David Miller’s TIFF reactions Devindra - Engadget Podcast on Apple’s iPhone 17 event, Why Apple’s square selfie cameras are kind of a big deal, GeForce Now RTX 5080 experience Jeff - DLC 617 with Lucy James Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching (~00:34:46) David - Twinless Devindra - Twinless Jeff - This Is Spinal Tap, Spinal Tap II: The End Continues Featured Review (~01:05:02)     The Long Walk SPOILERS (~01:18:42) 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.

    1h 44m
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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 - 2025
  • Episodes
    500
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    The Filmcast

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