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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.
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- 3 days ago1h 49m
Ep. 877 - Backrooms
David, Devindra, and Jeff come out of retirement with The Boroughs, go hunting with Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit, and shoot for greatness in Goat. Then they make room for the latest indie horror sensation Backrooms.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.HIMS WEIGHT LOSS: Ready to reach your goals? Visit hims.com/filmcast to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.Weekly PlugsDavid - David’s YouTube: Breaking down the box office for BackroomsDevindra - Engadget Podcast on Pope Leo’s AI Encylical Jeff - DLC 654 with Zach BarbieriShownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) What we've been watching (~00:30:17)David - The Boroughs, Cape Fear (1991)Devindra - The Boroughs, Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit, 007 First LightJeff - Goat, Big City GreensFeatured Review (~01:15:53) BackroomsSPOILERS (~01:34:44)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.
- 1 weeks ago1h 50m
Ep. 876 - Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu
David, Devindra, and Jeff assess the price of pop stardom in Mother Mary, check out Riz Ahmed’s take on a classic in Hamlet, and try to find the perfect pitch with Tuner. Then they return to a galaxy far far away with Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu.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: STORYWORTH: This year, give Dad a gift that captures who he really is, before the stories get harder to remember. Order RIGHT NOW and save up to $20 at storyworth.com/FILMCASTWeekly PlugsDavid - Decoding Everything: Stephen David Miller’s Cannes DispatchesDevindra - Engadget Podcast on RGB TVs, OLED and what to buy this weekendJeff - Jeff’s Cameo PageShownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) What we've been watching (~00:16:46)David - Mother Mary, Hamlet (2025)Devindra - Hamlet (2025), Nemesis, Star Wars: Maul – Shadow LordJeff - Tuner, Maximum Pleasure GuaranteedFeatured Review (~01:05:29) Star Wars: The Mandalorian and GroguSPOILERS (~01:28:46)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.
- 2 weeks ago1h 51m
Ep. 875 - Obsession
David, Devindra, and Jeff head to the arena for Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour, assess family dynamics in Blue Heron, and exact vengeance in The Punisher: One Last Kill. Then they fixate on a wish gone horribly wrong with Obsession.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: SVS: If you want your next movie night to deliver the full impact, emotion, and artistry you were intended to experience, visit SVSound.com to learn what SVS is all about.Weekly PlugsDavid - Decoding TV: The Bear’s Gary Surprise DropDevindra - Engadget Podcast: Who needs Googlebooks?Jeff - We Have Concerns: Time is PerceptionShownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) What we've been watching (~00:15:25)David - Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft: The TourDevindra - Blue Heron, Is God IsJeff - Blue Heron, The Punisher: One Last Kill, Widow’s BayFeatured Review (~01:07:51) ObsessionSPOILERS (~01:26:14)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.
- 3 weeks ago23 min
The Filmcast Interview: Simon McQuoid, Director of Mortal Kombat II
In this bonus episode, Devindra and David discuss the making of Mortal Kombat II with director Simon McQuoid. They discuss what it took to create the world of Mortal Kombat, how they approached the fight scenes this time around, and the casting of the great Karl Urban. To support the Filmcast, become a patron at Patreon.com/filmpodcast
- 3 weeks ago1h 36m
Ep. 874 - Mortal Kombat II
David, Devindra, and Jeff head down the runway in The Devil Wears Prada 2, break free from the psych ward in The Terror: Devil in Silver, and put pen to paper with Downey Wrote That. Then they prepare for battle with Mortal Kombat II.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: QUINCE: Go to Quince.com/FILMCAST for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Weekly PlugsDavid - Decoding Everything: Mortal Kombat II ReviewDevindra - Engadget Podcast on Gamestop’s wild (and stupid) eBay gambleJeff - Jeff’s Cameo PageShownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) What we've been watching (~00:08:32)David - The Devil Wears Prada 2, The Sheep DetectivesDevindra - The Terror: Devil in Silver, Dragons: Race to the Edge, MixtapeJeff - Downey Wrote That, MixtapeFeatured Review (~01:00:17) Mortal Kombat IISPOILERS (~01:23:12)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.
- May 5, 20261h 48m
Ep. 873 - The Christophers
David, Devindra, and Jeff scale new heights in Apex, wade into mystery with Widow’s Bay, and work out some new material with season five of Hacks. Then they try to spot a forgery with The Christophers.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.HIMS WEIGHT LOSS: Ready to reach your goals? Visit hims.com/FILMCAST to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.SVS: If you want your next movie night to deliver the full impact, emotion, and artistry you were intended to experience, visit SVSound.com to learn what SVS is all about.Weekly PlugsDavid - Dave Chen Travels: SintraDevindra - Engadget Podcast on Valve’s Steam Controller + TWIT 1082Jeff - DLC 650 with Tim SchaferShownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) What we've been watching (~00:16:22)David - Apex, Widow’s Bay, Undertone, Half ManDevindra - Widow’s Bay, Half Man, Man on Fire (2026), NIPPON SANGOKU: The Three Nations of the Crimson SunJeff - Widow’s Bay, Hacks S5Featured Review (~01:09:32) The ChristophersSPOILERS (~01:25:28)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.
- Apr 28, 20261h 43m
Ep. 872 - The 2026 Summer Movie Wager
It's time once again for the annual Summer Movie Wager! Our friends Peter Sciretta, BJ Colangelo, and Germain Lussier return to the show to stake their claims along with the Filmcast crew, on this summer's box office. Come back at summer’s end to find out who will take the prize as the winner of the 2026 wager. You can play along at thesummermoviewager.com. To be considered for the leaderboard, you must enter by April 29, 2026We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads The Summer Movie Wager is a game that we play during the summer of each year. You can find the history of the game and play along at thesummermoviewager.com (thanks to Dennis for putting that site together). The general goal of this game is to predict the highest grossing films of the summer in terms of domestic box office, in the correct order. The closer you get to the final ranked order, the more points you get. This year, the summer movie wager will begin on April 30, 2026 (with the release of The Devil Wears Prada 2) and last through September 7, 2026, Labor Day, as usual. Each of your 13 picks (10 movies and 3 dark horses) gets a single score assigned to it by using the following rules: -If your picked movie for #1 OR #10 is correct, you score 13 points for it. -If your picked movie for 2-9 is correct, you score 10 points for it. -If your picked movie is only 1 spot away from its actual placement, you score 7 points for it. -If your picked movie is only 2 spots away from its actual placement, you score 5 points for it. -If your picked movie is placed inside the Top 10, you score 3 points for it. -If your picked movie is not placed inside the Top 10, you score 0 points for it. -For each of your picked dark horses placed inside the Top 10, you score 1 point. If two or more rules apply to a single pick, only that single rule will be applied which assigns the highest point value to that pick. For example: If your pick for #1 is correct, you don't get 16 points for it because it is #1 and because it placed inside the Top 10; instead you only get 13 points for it.Germain’s Top 101. Spider-Man: Brand New Day2. Toy Story 53. The Odyssey4. Minions & Monsters5. Moana6. Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu7. The Devil Wears Prada 28. Disclosure Day9. Supergirl10. Scary MovieDARK HORSES:- Mortal Kombat II- Masters of the Universe- ObsessionTIE BREAKER: $657MMBJ’s Top 101. Toy Story 52. Spider-Man: Brand New Day3. The Odyssey4. Minions & Monsters5. Supergirl6. Moana7. Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu8. Disclosure Day9. The Devil Wears Prada 210. Masters of the UniverseDARK HORSES:- Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie- Evil Dead Burn- ObsessionTIE BREAKER: $1.4BPeter’s Top 101. Toy Story 52. Spider-Man: Brand New Day3. Minions & Monsters4. Moana5. The Odyssey6. The Devil Wears Prada 27. Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu8. Supergirl9. Disclosure Day10. Scary Movie DARK HORSES:- Masters of the Universe- Mortal Kombat II- Evil Dead BurnTIE BREAKER: $441MMDevindra’s Top 101. Spider-Man: Brand New Day2. The Odyssey3. Toy Story 54. Minions & Monsters5. Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu6. Moana7. Supergirl8. The Devil Wears Prada 29. Mortal Kombat II10. Disclosure DayDARK HORSES:- Obsession- Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour- Scary MovieTIE BREAKER: $650MMJeff’s Top 101. Toy Story 52. Spider-Man: Brand New Day3. The Odyssey4. Moana5. Minions & Monsters6. The Devil Wears Prada 27. Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu8. Supergirl9. Scary Movie10. Mortal Kombat IIDARK HORSES:- Disclosure Day- Masters of the Universe- Evil Dead BurnTIE BREAKER: $457MMDavid’s Top 101. Spider-Man: Brand New Day2. Toy Story 53. Minions & Monsters4. Moana5. The Odyssey6. Supergirl7. Star Wars: The Mandalori
- Apr 21, 20261h 37m
Ep. 871 - Lee Cronin's The Mummy
Submit your lists to the Summer Movie Wager website!David, Devindra, and Jeff look at the bigger picture with The Christophers, take an aggressive bite out of the second season of Beef, and climb to new heights with The Dark Wizard. Then they unwrap the horror of Lee Cronin’s The Mummy.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: SVS: If you’ve already gone big on your TV, don’t let it be held hostage by bad audio. Go to SVSound.com and give your movies the sonic upgrade they deserve with SVS.Weekly PlugsDavid - Decoding Everything: Christophers and Mummy reviewDevindra - Engadget Podcast: Allbirds is AI nowJeff - Jeff’s Cameo PageShownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) What we've been watching (~00:25:47)David - The Christophers, Six Degrees of Separation, Beef S2, Invincible S4 Devindra - Beef S2, DTF St. Louis, The Pitt S2Jeff - The Dark Wizard, Sunny NightsFeatured Review (~01:02:27) Lee Cronin's The MummySPOILERS (~01:18:39)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.
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