The Filmcast
The Filmcast

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 [email protected] and find more podcast episodes at www.thefilmcast.com

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Ep. 870 - The Drama
APR 14, 2026
Ep. 870 - The Drama
<div> <p><a href="https://thesummermoviewager.com/">Submit your lists to the Summer Movie Wager website!<br></a><br>David and Jeff discuss the finer points of watching movies with your spouse, think about the nature of cancellation with <em>Outcome</em>, and kick out the jams with <em>School of Rock</em>. Then they put a relationship to the test with <em>The Drama</em>.</p><p>We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms:</p></div><ul> <li><a href="https://youtube.com/@thefilmcastpod">YouTube</a></li> <li><a href="https://tiktok.com/@thefilmcast">Tiktok</a></li> <li><a href="https://instagram.com/thefilmcastpod">Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="http://threads.net/@thefilmcastpod">Threads</a></li> </ul><div> <p><strong>HIMS WEIGHT LOSS</strong>: Ready to reach your goals? Visit <a href="http://hims.com/FILMCAST">hims.com/FILMCAST</a> to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.<br><strong>SQUARE</strong>: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at <a href="http://square.com/go/FILMCAST">square.com/go/FILMCAST</a> #squarepod</p><p><strong>Weekly Plugs</strong><br>David - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/decoding-tv/id1163344992">Decoding TV: The Boys Season 5 and The Pitt </a><br>Jeff - <a href="https://www.dlcpod.com/">DLC 647 with Rebekah Valentine</a></p><p><strong>Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)   </strong><br><strong>What we've been watching (~00:59:30)</strong><br>David - Outcome, Deadloch<br>Jeff - Taskmaster S21 Premiere, School of Rock</p><p><strong>Featured Review (~01:30:13)    </strong><br>The Drama</p><p>Support David's artistic endeavors at his <a href="https://www.patreon.com/davechen">Patreon</a> and subscribe to his free newsletter <a href="http://www.decodingeverything.com/">Decoding Everything</a>. Check out Jeff Cannata’s podcasts <a href="https://dlc.fireside.fm/">DLC</a> and <a href="https://www.wehaveconcerns.com/">We Have Concerns</a>. Listen to Devindra's <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-engadget-podcast/id1142790530?mt=2">podcast with Engadget</a> on all things tech. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com.<br>Credits:</p></div><ul> <li>Our theme song is by Tim McEwan from <a href="https://www.themidnightofficial.com/">The Midnight.</a> This episode was edited by Noah Ross who also created our weekly plugs and spoiler bumper music. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from Simon Harris.</li> <li>If you’d like to advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>.</li> <li>You can support the podcast by going to <a href="http://patreon.com/filmpodcast">patreon.com/filmpodcast</a> or <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-filmcast-aka-the-slashfilmcast/id281400220">by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.</a> </li> </ul>
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126 MIN
Ep. 869 - The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
APR 7, 2026
Ep. 869 - The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
<div> <p>David, Devindra, and Jeff take cover with <em>Ready or Not 2: Here I Come</em>, look for a way out in <em>Exit 8</em>, and hit the lanes with <em>Born to Bowl</em>. Then they shoot for the stars with <em>The Super Mario Galaxy Movie</em>.</p><p>We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms:</p></div><ul> <li><a href="https://youtube.com/@thefilmcastpod">YouTube</a></li> <li><a href="https://tiktok.com/@thefilmcast">Tiktok</a></li> <li><a href="https://instagram.com/thefilmcastpod">Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="http://threads.net/@thefilmcastpod">Threads</a></li> </ul><div> <p><strong>Thanks to our SPONSORS: </strong><br><strong>SVS</strong>: If you want your next movie night to deliver the full impact, emotion, and artistry you were intended to experience, visit <a href="http://svsound.com">SVSound.com</a> to learn what SVS is all about.<br><strong>BETTERHELP</strong>: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit <a href="http://betterhelp.com/filmcast">BetterHelp.com/filmcast </a>today to get 10% off.</p><p><strong>Weekly Plugs</strong><br>David - <a href="https://www.decodingeverything.com/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-review-its-a-bad-movie/">Decoding Everything: Super Mario Galaxy Review</a><br>Devindra - <a href="https://www.engadget.com/computing/engadget-podcast-how-apple-keeps-redefining-personal-computing-at-50-122121591.html">Engadget Podcast: How Apple keeps redefining personal computing at 50</a> <br>Jeff - <a href="https://www.wehaveconcerns.com/the-ai-social-network/">We Have Concerns The AI Social Network</a></p><p><strong>Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)   </strong><br><strong>What we've been watching (~00:17:23)</strong><br>David - Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, War Machine, Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat<br>Devindra - Exit 8, For All Mankind S5<br>Jeff - Born to Bowl, Exit 8</p><p><strong>Featured Review (~01:09:20)    </strong><br>The Super Mario Galaxy Movie<br><strong>SPOILERS (~01:35:32)</strong></p><p>Support David's artistic endeavors at his <a href="https://www.patreon.com/davechen">Patreon</a> and subscribe to his free newsletter <a href="http://www.decodingeverything.com/">Decoding Everything</a>. Check out Jeff Cannata’s podcasts <a href="https://dlc.fireside.fm/">DLC</a> and <a href="https://www.wehaveconcerns.com/">We Have Concerns</a>. Listen to Devindra's <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-engadget-podcast/id1142790530?mt=2">podcast with Engadget</a> on all things tech. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com.<br>Credits:</p></div><ul> <li>Our theme song is by Tim McEwan from <a href="https://www.themidnightofficial.com/">The Midnight.</a> This episode was edited by Noah Ross who also created our weekly plugs and spoiler bumper music. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from Simon Harris.</li> <li>If you’d like to advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>.</li> <li>You can support the podcast by going to <a href="http://patreon.com/filmpodcast">patreon.com/filmpodcast</a> or <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-filmcast-aka-the-slashfilmcast/id281400220">by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.</a> </li> </ul>
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108 MIN
Ep. 868 - Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie
MAR 31, 2026
Ep. 868 - Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie
<div> <p>David, Devindra, and Jeff navigate the criminal underworld with <em>Mike &amp; Nick &amp; Nick &amp; Alice</em>, audition for the role of a lifetime in <em>Bait</em>, and enter the ring for the second season of <em>WWE: Unreal</em>. Then they hatch a plot to play at the Rivoli with <em>Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie</em>.</p><p>We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms:</p></div><ul> <li><a href="https://youtube.com/@thefilmcastpod">YouTube</a></li> <li><a href="https://tiktok.com/@thefilmcast">Tiktok</a></li> <li><a href="https://instagram.com/thefilmcastpod">Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="http://threads.net/@thefilmcastpod">Threads</a></li> </ul><div> <p><strong>Thanks to our SPONSOR: </strong><br><strong>QUINCE</strong>: Don't keep settling for clothes that don't last. Go to <a href="http://quince.com/filmcast">Quince.com/filmcast</a> for free shipping and 365-day returns.</p><p><strong>Weekly Plugs</strong><br>David - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/decoding-tv/id1163344992">Decoding TV: Covering Invincible &amp; The Pitt</a><br>Devindra - <a href="https://www.engadget.com/computing/engadget-podcast-can-microsoft-fix-windows-11-by-dumping-ai-122601592.html">Engadget Podcast: Can Microsoft fix Windows 11 by dumping AI? </a><br>Jeff - <a href="http://cameo.com/jeffcannata">Jeff’s Cameo Page</a></p><p><strong>Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)   </strong><br><strong>What we've been watching (~00:19:42)</strong><br>David - Mike &amp; Nick &amp; Nick &amp; Alice, Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat, My Undesirable Friends: Part I - Last Air in Moscow<br>Devindra - Bait, Daredevil: Born Again S2, The Bad Guys 1 + 2<br>Jeff - Mike &amp; Nick &amp; Nick &amp; Alice, WWE: Unreal S2, Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat</p><p><strong>Featured Review (~01:07:28)    </strong><br>Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie<br><strong>SPOILERS (~01:25:22)</strong></p><p>Support David's artistic endeavors at his <a href="https://www.patreon.com/davechen">Patreon</a> and subscribe to his free newsletter <a href="http://www.decodingeverything.com/">Decoding Everything</a>. Check out Jeff Cannata’s podcasts <a href="https://dlc.fireside.fm/">DLC</a> and <a href="https://www.wehaveconcerns.com/">We Have Concerns</a>. Listen to Devindra's <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-engadget-podcast/id1142790530?mt=2">podcast with Engadget</a> on all things tech. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com.<br>Credits:</p></div><ul> <li>Our theme song is by Tim McEwan from <a href="https://www.themidnightofficial.com/">The Midnight.</a> This episode was edited by Noah Ross who also created our weekly plugs and spoiler bumper music. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from Simon Harris.</li> <li>If you’d like to advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>.</li> <li>You can support the podcast by going to <a href="http://patreon.com/filmpodcast">patreon.com/filmpodcast</a> or <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-filmcast-aka-the-slashfilmcast/id281400220">by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.</a> </li> </ul>
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102 MIN
Ep. 867 - Project Hail Mary
MAR 24, 2026
Ep. 867 - Project Hail Mary
<div> <p>David, Devindra, and Jeff go for broke in <em>How to Make a Killing</em>,<em> </em>brace for change with <em>The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist</em>, and take to the seas with the Disney Fantasy Cruise. Then they take one last chance on our universe with <em>Project Hail Mary</em>.</p><p>We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms:</p></div><ul> <li><a href="https://youtube.com/@thefilmcastpod">YouTube</a></li> <li><a href="https://tiktok.com/@thefilmcast">Tiktok</a></li> <li><a href="https://instagram.com/thefilmcastpod">Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="http://threads.net/@thefilmcastpod">Threads</a></li> </ul><div> <p><strong>Thanks to our SPONSORS: </strong><br><strong>SVS: </strong>If you want your next movie night to deliver the full impact, emotion, and artistry you were intended to experience, visit <a href="http://svsound.com">SVSound.com</a> to learn what SVS is all about.<br><strong>BETTERHELP</strong>: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit <a href="http://betterhelp.com/filmcast">BetterHelp.com/filmcast </a>today to get 10% off.</p><p><strong>Weekly Plugs</strong><br>David - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/expat-files-ep-153378705">The eXpat Files: It Was Just Not an Accident</a><br>Devindra - <a href="https://www.engadget.com/gaming/pc/engadget-podcast-why-does-everyone-hate-nvidias-dlss-5-ai-upscaling-121335918.html">Engadget Podcast on NVIDIA’s DLSS 5 mess</a><br>Jeff - <a href="https://www.formativemediashow.com/">Formative Media episode 2</a></p><p><strong>Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)   </strong><br><strong>What we've been watching (~00:06:15)</strong><br>David - How to Make a Killing, Heel<br>Devindra - The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist, Videoheaven, Star Trek: Starfleet Academy<br>Jeff - Disney Fantasy Cruise Ship, Phineas and Ferb</p><p><strong>Featured Review (~01:14:00)    </strong><br>Project Hail Mary<br><strong>SPOILERS (~01:42:30)</strong></p><p>Support David's artistic endeavors at his <a href="https://www.patreon.com/davechen">Patreon</a> and subscribe to his free newsletter <a href="http://www.decodingeverything.com/">Decoding Everything</a>. Check out Jeff Cannata’s podcasts <a href="https://dlc.fireside.fm/">DLC</a> and <a href="https://www.wehaveconcerns.com/">We Have Concerns</a>. Listen to Devindra's <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-engadget-podcast/id1142790530?mt=2">podcast with Engadget</a> on all things tech. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com.<br>Credits:</p></div><ul> <li>Our theme song is by Tim McEwan from <a href="https://www.themidnightofficial.com/">The Midnight.</a> This episode was edited by Noah Ross who also created our weekly plugs and spoiler bumper music. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from Simon Harris.</li> <li>If you’d like to advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>.</li> <li>You can support the podcast by going to <a href="http://patreon.com/filmpodcast">patreon.com/filmpodcast</a> or <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-filmcast-aka-the-slashfilmcast/id281400220">by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.</a> </li> </ul>
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122 MIN
Ep. 866 - Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair (GUEST: Matt Goldberg)
MAR 17, 2026
Ep. 866 - Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair (GUEST: Matt Goldberg)
<div> <p>David and Devindra are joined this week by film critic Matt Goldberg to reflect on the winners and losers of the 2026 Academy Awards, unpack masculinity with <em>Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere</em>, diagnose the 2026 reboot of <em>Scrubs</em>, and look back on some of the best picture winners of the past. Then they reckon with the combined power of Quentin Tarantino’s epic <em>Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair</em>. Check out Matt’s newsletter <a href="https://www.commentarytrack.net/">Commentary Track</a>.</p><p>We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms:</p></div><ul> <li><a href="https://youtube.com/@thefilmcastpod">YouTube</a></li> <li><a href="https://tiktok.com/@thefilmcast">Tiktok</a></li> <li><a href="https://instagram.com/thefilmcastpod">Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="http://threads.net/@thefilmcastpod">Threads</a></li> </ul><div> <p><strong>Thanks to our SPONSOR: </strong><br><strong>SVS</strong>: If you’ve already gone big on your TV, don’t let it be held hostage by bad audio. Go to <a href="http://svsound.com">SVSound.com</a> and give your movies the sonic upgrade they deserve with SVS.</p><p><strong>Weekly Plugs</strong><br>David - <a href="https://www.decodingeverything.com/">Decoding Everything: Matt Goldberg’s review of Project Hail Mary</a><br>Devindra - <a href="https://www.engadget.com/computing/laptops/macbook-neo-review-apple-puts-every-600-windows-pc-to-shame-130000878.html">Engadget coverage of MacBook Neo and MacBook Pro M5 Max</a><br>Matt Goldberg - <a href="https://letterboxd.com/journal/">Interview with Lynne Littman and Jane Alexander for <em>Testament</em></a></p><p><strong>Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)   </strong><br><strong>What we've been watching (~00:34:04)</strong><br>David - Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere, Neighbors<br>Devindra - Scrubs (2026), Father Mother Sister Brother, Blades of the Guardians<br>Matt Goldberg - Past Best Picture Winners: Cavalcade, Cimarron, A Man for All Seasons</p><p><strong>Featured Review (~01:02:13)    </strong><br>Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair</p><p>Support David's artistic endeavors at his <a href="https://www.patreon.com/davechen">Patreon</a> and subscribe to his free newsletter <a href="http://www.decodingeverything.com/">Decoding Everything</a>. Check out Jeff Cannata’s podcasts <a href="https://dlc.fireside.fm/">DLC</a> and <a href="https://www.wehaveconcerns.com/">We Have Concerns</a>. Listen to Devindra's <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-engadget-podcast/id1142790530?mt=2">podcast with Engadget</a> on all things tech. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com.<br>Credits:</p></div><ul> <li>Our theme song is by Tim McEwan from <a href="https://www.themidnightofficial.com/">The Midnight.</a> This episode was edited by Noah Ross who also created our weekly plugs and spoiler bumper music. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from Simon Harris.</li> <li>If you’d like to advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>.</li> <li>You can support the podcast by going to <a href="http://patreon.com/filmpodcast">patreon.com/filmpodcast</a> or <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-filmcast-aka-the-slashfilmcast/id281400220">by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.</a> </li> </ul>
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112 MIN