The Filmcast Ep. 864 - Scream 7
Mar 3, 2026
They unpack the Warner Bros. takeover and what industry consolidation could mean for studios. They praise daring comedies like DTF St. Louis and Nirvanna’s audacious found-footage movie. A mockumentary-style Peacock comedy and a sharp heist series get highlighted. Finally, they debate the creative direction and character choices in the latest Ghostface sequel.
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Why The Warner Bros Takeover Feels Dangerous
- Media consolidation under a single owner concentrates power and risks huge cost-cutting across news and studios.
- David Chen warns Ellison's leveraged buyout could force billions in savings, threatening jobs and editorial independence across Warner Bros. assets.
Daisy Ridley's We Bury the Dead Impresses Then Disappoints
- David Chen describes We Bury the Dead as a stylish Daisy Ridley-led zombie thriller that collapses in its final act.
- He praises Ridley's performance and the film's atmosphere but calls the ending unsatisfying despite strong mid-film ideas.
DTF St. Louis Is Steven Conrad's Weird Dark Comedy
- Devindra Hardawar recommends DTF St. Louis as a dark, absurdist HBO comedy-mystery from Steven Conrad with weird, quotable dialogue.
- He highlights Jason Bateman's recumbent-bike weatherman, Richard Jenkins' detective role, and the show's offbeat tone.