

The Filmcast
The Filmcast
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 slashfilmcast@gmail.com and find more podcast episodes at www.thefilmcast.com
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Mar 28, 2023 • 1h 50min
Ep. 715 - John Wick: Chapter 4
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David, Devindra, and Jeff realize they want different things from Tetris and The Night Agent and discuss yet another great Bob Odenkirk TV series that's airing on AMC. Then, it's on to an in-depth review of John Wick: Chapter 4.
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Weekly Plugs
David - Decoding TV is recapping Succession
Devindra - Engadget Podcast: Is Google’s Bard AI drunk?
Jeff - cameo.com/jeffcannata
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)
What we've been watching (~15:40)
David - Tetris, The Night Agent, Love is Blind Season 4, A Picard Mid-Season 3 Check-in
Devindra - Tetris, The Night Agent, Succession
Jeff - Lucky Hank, Chop and Steele
Featured Review (~58:15)
John Wick Chapter 4
SPOILERS (~1:20:00)
Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon. Listen and subscribe to David’s interview podcast Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his YouTube channel. 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, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, follow us on Twitter @thefilmcastpod.
Credits:
Our theme song is by Varsity Blue, the newest project by Tim McEwan from The Midnight. Our weekly plugs and spoiler bumper music comes from Noah Ross.
If you’d like 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.

Mar 21, 2023 • 1h 37min
Ep. 714 - Shazam! Fury of the Gods
David and Devindra discuss what it's like when an interview goes wrong and reflect on the amazing work of Lance Reddick and Tom Sizemore. Then, Jeff Cannata joins for our review of Shazam! Fury of the Gods. Thanks to our sponsor this week:
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Weekly PlugsDavid - Decoding Everything: My interview with the Daniels Devindra - Engadget Podcast on why Silicon Valley Bank failedShownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)What we've been watching (~19:00)Devindra - SwarmDavid - Accident Man: Hitman’s Holiday, MH370: The Flight that Disappeared, SwarmFeatured Review (~52:00)Shazam! Fury of the GodsSPOILERS (~1:11:00)Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon. Listen and subscribe to David’s interview podcast Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his YouTube channel. 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, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, follow us on Twitter @thefilmcastpod.Credits:
Our theme song is by Varsity Blue, the newest project by Tim McEwan from The Midnight. Our weekly plugs and spoiler bumper music comes from Noah Ross.
If you’d like 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.

Mar 14, 2023 • 1h 48min
Ep. 713 - Scream VI (GUEST: Ariel Fisher)
David, Jeff, and Devindra react to this year's solid Oscars ceremony, praise the new rendition of History of the World and are awed by the documentary Navalny. Then, Ariel Fisher joins us to discuss Scream VI.
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Weekly Plugs
David - Decoding Everything: An Oscars That Wasn't Terrible
Devindra - Engadget Podcast on Elon Musk’s Neuralink
Jeff - We Have Concerns about the weight of wild animals
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)
What we've been watching (~27:20)
David - Navalny, Royal Warriors
Devindra - History of the World Part 2, Ted Lasso S3, Atsuko Okatsuka: The Intruder
Jeff - History of the World Part 2
Featured Review (~47:31)
Scream 6
SPOILERS (~1:08:24)
Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon. Listen and subscribe to David’s interview podcast Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his YouTube channel. 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, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, follow us on Twitter @thefilmcastpod.
Credits:
Our theme song is by Varsity Blue, the newest project by Tim McEwan from The Midnight. Our weekly plugs and spoiler bumper music comes from Noah Ross.
If you’d like 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.

Mar 7, 2023 • 1h 41min
Ep. 712 - Creed III
Podcast hosts discuss movie presentation, Netflix's live event with Chris Rock, and dissect Creed III. They analyze comedy specials, movie lengths, and viewers' experiences. Diverse discussions on video games, Patreon, and TV shows. Comparison of Creed movies and speculation on Creed III with a potential split storyline. Review of Michael B. Jordan's performance and analysis of movie editing and portrayal of aging characters.

Mar 6, 2023 • 33min
After Dark: Scott Seiss Takes Us Behind the Scenes of Cocaine Bear's Grizzliest Kills
This is a special After Dark bonus episode that we're making available to everyone. To get other bonus episodes, consider supporting us at patreon.com/filmpodcast. Thanks!
David, Jeff, and Devindra chat with comedian and actor Scott Seiss about how he came to appear in the hit film Cocaine Bear, what it was like to work with Beloved Character Actor Margo Martindale, and his reaction to being a critical part of both the movie and the movie's trailer. SPOILER NOTE: While this conversation will not spoil the ending of the film, it will reveal what happens in Scott's scene in the movie.
Links:
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Check out Scott's website

Feb 28, 2023 • 1h 36min
Ep. 711 - Cocaine Bear
David, Devindra, and Jeff reflect on the state of the awards race (see this oral history of envelopegate), discuss what a new Lord of the Rings movie might look like, and get excited about the return of Titanic 3D and Party Down. Then, it's time to dive into Elizabeth Banks' newest film, Cocaine Bear.
Also: we're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms:
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Weekly Plugs
David - Decoding Everything: Physical: 100 is the most wholesome reality show I’ve ever seen
Devindra - Engadget Podcast on everything going AI
Jeff - Jeff’s Cameo
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)
What we've been watching (~27:45)
Devindra - Titanic 3D
David - Party Down Season 3, The Vanishing, Physical: 100
Jeff - The Consultant
Featured Review (~1:01:54)
Cocaine Bear
SPOILERS (~1:14:15)
Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon. Listen and subscribe to David’s interview podcast Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his YouTube channel. 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, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, follow us on Twitter @thefilmcastpod.
Credits:
Our theme song is by Varsity Blue, the newest project by Tim McEwan from The Midnight. Our weekly plugs music comes from Noah Ross. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Corwith.
If you’d like 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.

Feb 22, 2023 • 1h 47min
Ep. 710 - Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss whether or not you should get into Picard this season and explain the delightfulness of Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur. Then, Jeff reveals that he's a Yellowstone Guy before we dive into our review of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
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Weekly Plugs
David - Decoding Everything: Chrishaun Baker’s Quantamania Review
Devindra - PlayStation VR2 review
Jeff - DLC 483 with Scott L Clark and Lana Bachynski
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)
What we've been watching (~20:15)
David - Sharper, All My Friends Hate Me, Picard Season 3
Devindra - Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
Jeff - Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics, Yellowstone, Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
Featured Review (~56:26)
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
SPOILERS (~1:22:23)
Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon. Listen and subscribe to David’s interview podcast Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his YouTube channel. 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, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, follow us on Twitter @thefilmcastpod.
Credits:
Our theme song is by Varsity Blue, the newest project by Tim McEwan from The Midnight. Our weekly plugs music comes from Noah Ross. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Corwith.
If you’d like 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.

Feb 14, 2023 • 1h 49min
Ep. 709 - Magic Mike's Last Dance (GUEST: Jordan Crucchiola)
David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss weird sequel and sequel titles before delving into the creepiness of Servant and the pleasantness of Brian and Charles. Then, Jordan Crucchiola joins us to discuss Magic Mike's Last Dance. Follow Jordan on Twitter and subscribe to her podcast Feeling Seen.
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Also: we're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms:
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Weekly Plugs
David - Decoding Everything: The Best Worst and Weirdest Super Bowl Ads
Devindra - Engadget Podcast on Microsoft and Google’s AI push
Jeff - We Have Concerns - 18 Again
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)
What we've been watching (~21:45)
David - The Traitors, Pamela: A Love Story
Devindra - Servant S4
Jeff - Brian and Charles, Avatar The Last Airbender rewatch
Featured Review (~56:00)
Magic Mike's Last Dance
SPOILERS (~1:20:00)
Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon. Listen and subscribe to David’s interview podcast Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his YouTube channel. 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, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, follow us on Twitter @thefilmcastpod.
Credits:
Our theme song is by Varsity Blue, the newest project by Tim McEwan from The Midnight. Our weekly plugs music comes from Noah Ross. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Corwith.
If you’d like 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.

Feb 7, 2023 • 1h 54min
Ep. 708 - Knock at the Cabin
David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss James Gunn's plan for the DC Universe, the specter of variable price seating at AMC theaters, and Netflix's embarrassing help center gaffe. Then, it's time for an in-depth review of M. Night Shyamalan's Knock at the Cabin.
Also: we're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms:
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Weekly Plugs
David - Decoding Everything: My Favorite Films from Sundance 2023
Devindra - Engadget Podcast on Samsung’s new gear, new HomePod review
Jeff - We Have Concerns How Many People Have Ever Lived?
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)
What we've been watching (~57:30)
Jeff - Cunk on Earth, Puss in Boots, Nate Bargatze Hello World
Devindra - Pathaan
David - Physical: 100
Featured Review (~1:22:00)
Knock at the Cabin
SPOILERS (~1:33:00)
Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon. Listen and subscribe to David’s interview podcast Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his YouTube channel. 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, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, follow us on Twitter @thefilmcastpod.
Credits:
Our theme song is by Varsity Blue, the newest project by Tim McEwan from The Midnight. Our weekly plugs music comes from Noah Ross. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Corwith.
If you’d like 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.

Jan 31, 2023 • 1h 49min
Ep. 707 - Infinity Pool
David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss their thoughts on this year's Oscar nominations, run down some of the films they saw at Sundance, then take a deep dive into Brandon Cronenberg's Infinity Pool.Thanks to our sponsor this week, NordVPN:- EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/filmcast Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!Also: we're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms:
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Weekly PlugsDavid - Decoding Everything: Four Winners and Four Disappointments from the Oscar nomsDevindra - Dune Pod on Crouching TigerJeff - CameoShownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)What we've been watching (~26:15)David - Milf Manor, Devotion, Sundance: Run Rabbit Run, The Eternal Memory, Beyond UtopiaDevindra - Shrinking, Sundance: A Thousand and One, Kim’s Video, Fair Play, EileenJeff - Poker Face, You People, ExtraordinaryFeatured Review (~1:18:20)Infinity PoolSPOILERS (~1:32:00)Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon. Listen and subscribe to David’s interview podcast Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his YouTube channel. 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, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, follow us on Twitter @thefilmcastpod.Credits:
Our theme song is by Varsity Blue, the newest project by Tim McEwan from The Midnight. Our weekly plugs music comes from Noah Ross. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Corwith.
If you’d like 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.


