The Filmcast Ep. 870 - The Drama
Apr 14, 2026
They debate Gen Z’s moviegoing surge and whether theaters are bouncing back. They trade tips for getting a spouse into weekly movie nights and riff on Theater Ears director commentaries. They dissect a controversial twist about a planned school shooting and argue over plausibility, moral weight, and the film’s dreamlike editing choices. They also gush over Taskmaster, Deadloch, and School of Rock.
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Outcome Falters By Mixing Drama And Failed Comedy
- Jonah Hill's Outcome struggles tonally, working sporadically as drama but failing as a comedy.
- David says the film offers strong dramatic moments from Keanu Reeves and Cameron Diaz but overall feels painfully unfunny and sloggy.
Taskmaster Season 21 Surprise Egg Gag
- Jeff discovered Taskmaster on YouTube and binged seasons, praising its playful tasks and a standout gag in Season 21 where one contestant alone kept an egg.
- He highlights Kumail Nanjiani's joyful appearance and the show's enduring quality even in Season 21.
Deadloch Offers Female Led Tasmanian Noir With Dark Humor
- David watched Australian crime comedy Deadloch on Prime with his wife and praised its Tasmanian setting, female-centric cast, and black-comedy tone.
- He recommends the six-episode seasons as fresh takes on murder procedurals with strong interplay between two mismatched detectives.