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The Filmcast

The Filmcast

Ep. 867 - Project Hail Mary

MAR 24, 2026122 MIN
The Filmcast

Ep. 867 - Project Hail Mary

MAR 24, 2026122 MIN

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<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>