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

Recent Episodes

Ep. 853 - Jay Kelly
DEC 9, 2025
Ep. 853 - Jay Kelly
<div>David and Jeff discuss the massive industry implications of Netflix's acquisition of Warner Bros., face a dark past in <em>It Was Just an Accident</em>, and try to stay on their feet with <em>Stumble</em>. Then they take a look at a life lived in front of the camera with Noah Baumbach’s latest film, <em>Jay Kelly</em>.<br> <br> We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms:</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> <strong>Thanks to our SPONSOR: </strong><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.<br> <br> <strong>Weekly Plugs</strong><br> David - <a href="http://instagram.com/davechentravels">instagram.com/davechentravels</a><br> Jeff - <a href="http://cameo.com/jeffcannata">Jeff’s Cameo Page</a><br> <br> <strong>Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)   </strong><br> <strong>What we've been watching (~00:50:32)</strong><br> David - It Was Just an Accident, Murdaugh: Death in the Family<br> Jeff - It Was Just an Accident, Stumble<br> <br> <strong>Featured Review (~01:20:41)    </strong><br> Jay Kelly<br> <strong>SPOILERS (~01:33:17)</strong><br> <br> 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:</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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118 MIN
Ep. 852 - Train Dreams
DEC 2, 2025
Ep. 852 - Train Dreams
<div>David, Devindra, and Jeff make an everlasting decision with <em>Eternity</em>, step through Shaker history in <em>The Testament of Ann Lee</em>, and swing for greatness with <em>Marty Supreme</em>. Then they hop the tracks for a new life with <em>Train Dreams</em>.<br> <br> We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms:</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> <strong>Thanks to our SPONSOR: </strong><br> <strong>STORYWORTH</strong>: Go to <a href="http://storyworth.com/filmcast">StoryWorth.com/filmcast</a> and save $10 or more during their holiday sale.<br> <br> <strong>Weekly Plugs</strong><br> David - <a href="https://www.decodingtv.com/p/pluribus-s1e05-review-got-milk">Decoding TV: Matt Goldberg’s Pluribus recaps </a><br> Devindra - <a href="https://www.engadget.com/engadget-podcasts-153249552.html">Subscribe to the Engadget Podcast</a><br> Jeff - <a href="https://www.dlcpod.com/">DLC 628 with Jacob Geller</a><br> <br> <strong>Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)   </strong><br> <strong>What we've been watching (~00:34:42)</strong><br> David - Eternity, Rental Family, Zootropolis 2 (in English)<br> Devindra - The Testament of Ann Lee, Lurker<br> Jeff - Marty Supreme, The Chair Company S1 Finale<br> <br> <strong>Featured Review (~01:24:44)    </strong><br> Train Dreams<br> <strong>SPOILERS (~01:43:59)</strong><br> <br> 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:</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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117 MIN
Ep. 851 - Wicked: For Good
NOV 25, 2025
Ep. 851 - Wicked: For Good
<div>David, Devindra, and Jeff walk the path in <em>Sisu: Road to Revenge</em>, move through the shadows with <em>The Secret Agent</em>, and search through a mammal metropolis in <em>Zootopia 2</em>. Then they return to the land of Oz for the conclusion of Jon M. Chu’s epic <em>Wicked: For Good</em>.<br> <br> We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms:</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> <strong>Weekly Plugs</strong><br> David - <a href="http://davechentravels.com">davechentravels.com</a><br> Devindra - <a href="https://www.engadget.com/social-media/engadget-podcast-meta-wins-its-massive-antitrust-case-140000660.html">Engadget Podcast on Meta’s antitrust win</a><br> Jeff - <a href="http://cameo.com/jeffcannata">Jeff’s Cameo Page</a><br> <br> <strong>Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)   </strong><br> <strong>What we've been watching (~00:10:29)</strong><br> David - Sisu: Road to Revenge, If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, Thoughts &amp; Prayers<br> Devindra - The Secret Agent, Arco, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery<br> Jeff - Zootopia 2, Nobody Wants This S2<br> <br> <strong>Featured Review (~01:08:51)    </strong><br> Wicked: For Good<br> <strong>SPOILERS (~01:22:36)</strong><br> <br> 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:</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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101 MIN
Ep. 850 - The Running Man
NOV 18, 2025
Ep. 850 - The Running Man
<div>David, Devindra, and Jeff descend into the darkness with <em>Die My Love</em>, go vertical with <em>Roofman</em>, and look towards the sky with <em>Cloud</em>. Then they sprint to the finish line with Edgar Wright’s take on <em>The Running Man</em>.<br> <br> We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms:</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> <strong>Thanks to our SPONSORS: </strong><br> <strong>STORYWORTH</strong>: Go to <a href="http://storyworth.com/filmcast">StoryWorth.com/filmcast</a> and save $10 or more during their holiday sale.<br> <strong>MOOD</strong>: Get 20% off your first order at <a href="http://mood.com">Mood.com</a> with promo code FILMCAST.<br> <br> <strong>Weekly Plugs</strong><br> David - <a href="http://davechentravels.com">davechentravels.com</a><br> Devindra - <a href="https://www.engadget.com/about/editors/devindra-hardawar/#:~:text=Engadget%20Podcast%3A%20Did%20Valve%20just%20reshape%20PC%20gaming%20again%3F">Engadget Podcast on Valve’s new Steam hardware</a><br> Jeff - <a href="http://cameo.com/jeffcannata">Jeff’s Cameo Page</a><br> <br> <strong>Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)   </strong><br> <strong>What we've been watching (~00:17:02)</strong><br> David - Roofman, Being Eddie <br> Devindra - Cloud, Orwell: 2+2=5, Death by Lightning  <br> Jeff - Die My Love, The Baltimorons<br> <br> <strong>Featured Review (~01:05:11)    </strong><br> The Running Man<br> <strong>SPOILERS (~01:30:06)</strong><br> <br> 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:</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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101 MIN
After Dark Preview: Guillermo Del Toro's 'Frankenstein'
NOV 15, 2025
After Dark Preview: Guillermo Del Toro's 'Frankenstein'
<div>In this excerpt of The Filmcast: After Dark, Dave, Devindra, and Jeff dive into the latest rendition of <em>Frankenstein </em>now streaming on Netflix.<br> <br> To get more episodes like this, become a patron at <a href="https://www.Patreon.com/filmpodcast">Patreon.com/filmpodcast</a> </div>
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39 MIN