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. 812 - The Monkey

    4 DAYS AGO

    Ep. 812 - The Monkey

    David, Devindra, and Jeff take a look at half a century of comedy with SNL 50, check out Cameron Diaz’s return to film with Back in Action, and travel to paradise for season 3 of The White Lotus. Then they take in the bloody scares and laughs of the latest Stephen King adaptation The Monkey. 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 Devindra -  Engadget Podcast on iPhone 16e Jeff - We Have Concerns Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching (~00:22:51) Jeff - SNL 50, White Lotus S3 David - Back in Action, To Catch a Killer Devindra - A Thousand Blows, The White Lotus S3, Apple Cider Vinegar  Featured Review (~01:04:48)     The Monkey SPOILERS (~01:24:33) 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
  2. Ep. 811 - Captain America: Brave New World

    FEB 18

    Ep. 811 - Captain America: Brave New World

    David, Devindra, and Jeff take the plunge into The Gorge, swim upstream with Flow, and see how far a white lie can go with Kinda Pregnant. Then they take flight into the next phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Captain America: Brave New World. 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:  DUER: Go to shopduer.com/filmcast to get 20% off your first purchase. Weekly Plugs David - Decoding TV: Severance Devindra - Engadget Podcast: What’s up, DOGE? Jeff - Jeff’s Cameo Page Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching (~00:22:25) David - The Gorge, Polytechnique, Reality+ Devindra - Flow Jeff - The Gorge, Kinda Pregnant Featured Review (~01:02:44)     Captain America: Brave New World SPOILERS (~01:22:15) 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 46m
  3. Ep. 810 - Love Hurts

    FEB 11

    Ep. 810 - Love Hurts

    David, Devindra, and Jeff head on an international journey with Paddington in Peru, go on the run with American Manhunt: O.J. Simpson, and get a glimpse into the next DC phase with Creature Commandos. Then they assess the damage with Ke Huy Quan’s new action comedy Love Hurts. 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: Our Favorite Films from Sundance Devindra - The Engadget Podcast Jeff - DLC 586 with Gareth Damein Martin Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching (~00:15:03) Jeff -  Paddington in Peru, Common Side Effects, SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night David - American Manhunt: O.J. Simpson, Night Call Devindra - Creature Commandos, Common Side Effects, The Pitt, Paradise Featured Review (~01:06:27)     Love Hurts SPOILERS (~01:21:52) 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 31m
  4. Ep. 809 - Companion

    FEB 4

    Ep. 809 - Companion

    David, Devindra, and Jeff take a virtual visit to the Sundance Film Festival to check out Zodiac Killer Project and Atropia, and catch up with everyone’s favorite web slinger in Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man. Then they look into an ghastly near future with Companion. 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:  QUIP: Free your mouth today and save 20% sitewide, plus a FREE travel case and countertop stand at getquip.com/filmcastpod DUER: Go to shopduer.com/filmcast to get 20% off your first purchase. Weekly Plugs David - Davechenpoker.com Devindra - Engadget Podcast: DeepSeek blows up the AI world Jeff - Jeff’s Cameo Page Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching (~00:16:45) David - Sundance: Zodiac Killer Project, Predators, André Is an Idiot Devindra - Sundance: Atropia, Sorry, Baby, The Things You Kill Jeff - Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, You’re Cordially Invited, Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back Featured Review (~01:14:40)     Companion SPOILERS (~01:25:36) 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 48m
  5. Ep. 808 - Presence

    JAN 28

    Ep. 808 - Presence

    David and Jeff assess this year’s Oscar nominations, sing and dance their way through Emilia Pérez, and return to a galaxy far far away with Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope. Then they are joined by Devindra for their review of Steven Soderbergh’s latest film Presence. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Weekly Plugs David - DaveChenPoker.com Jeff - We Have Concerns - Gut Health Among Friends Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching (~00:21:54) David - Emilia Pérez, The Girl with the Needle Jeff - Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope, Dog Man, Bad Sisters, The Devil’s Plan Featured Review (~01:03:28)     Presence SPOILERS (~01:23:54) 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 44m
  6. Ep. 807 - Wolf Man

    JAN 21

    Ep. 807 - Wolf Man

    David, Devindra, and Jeff get involved in some on-air scandals with Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action, remember the late great David Lynch with Lost Highway, and compete in a game of wits with The Devil’s Plan. Then they are transformed for their review of Leigh Whannell’s latest thriller Wolf Man. 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:  QUIP: Free your mouth today and save 20% sitewide, plus a FREE travel case and countertop stand at getquip.com/filmcastpod Weekly Plugs David - Decoding Everything: Matt Goldberg’s review of Wolf Man Devindra - Engadget Podcast leading up to the TikTok mess + NVIDIA’s AI NPCs are a nightmare  Jeff - Jeff’s Cameo Page Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching (~00:16:52) David - Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action, Lucky You Devindra - Lost Highway, MadS, Sakamoto Days Jeff - The Devil’s Plan, How It’s Made, Severance S2 Featured Review (~01:05:57)     Wolf Man SPOILERS (~01:25:47) 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 47m
  7. Ep. 806 - Den of Thieves 2: Pantera

    JAN 14

    Ep. 806 - Den of Thieves 2: Pantera

    David, Devindra, and Jeff investigate a disappearance with I’m Still Here, return to the office with the second season of Severance, and fly back to the world of stop motion animation with Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl. Then they dive into the treacherous crime world of Den of Thieves 2: Pantera. 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: Squid Game Season 2  Devindra - Engadget Podcast: Wrapping up CES 2025 Jeff - DLC with Bailey Meyers Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching (~00:18:12) David - I’m Still Here, Dave goes 4K-crazy: A Bittersweet Life, Galaxy Quest Devindra - Severance S2, Squid Games S2 Jeff - Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, Bad Sisters, Cunk on Life Featured Review (~01:09:50)     Den of Thieves 2: Pantera SPOILERS (~01:26:48) 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 48m
  8. After Dark Preview: Den of Thieves (2018)

    JAN 12 · BONUS

    After Dark Preview: Den of Thieves (2018)

    In this After Dark preview, Daanish Syed joins the podcast to discuss Den of Thieves (2018). To hear the rest of the episode ad-free, and to get more After Dark episodes like it, become a patron at patreon.com/filmpodcast.

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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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  • Creator
    The Filmcast
  • Years Active
    2008 - 2025
  • Episodes
    500
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    The Filmcast

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