The Filmcast

As studios pull big releases from theaters, Jeff manages to catch the latest Pixar movie Onward in theater while the rest of the cast stay in and watch some streaming content. For more information on how to confront a pandemic, take a listen to the NYTimes podcast The Daily. -Confronting a Pandemic-Learning to Live with the CoronavirusThanks to our sponsors this week: Hello Fresh and Native.  For 20% off your first purchase, visit nativedeodorant.com and use promo code FILMCAST during checkout. Go to HelloFresh.com/slashfilm10 and use code SLASHFILM10 for 10 free meals including freeshipping. Listen and subscribe to David’s newest podcast Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his YouTube channel. Check out Jeff Cannata’s D&D show Dungeon Run. 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 or like us on Facebook.Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) What We've been watching (~00:06:30)Jeff - OnwardDavid - Guns Akimbo, Freaks, Love Is Blind, HillaryDevindra - Giri/Haji, Cosmos, Dispatches from Elsewhere   After Dark(~00:57:15)Credits: Our music sometimes comes from the work of Adam Warrock. You can download our theme song here. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from SMHMUSIC.com. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Hillinger. This episode was edited by Beidi Z. If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com. Contact us at our voicemail number: 781-583-1993 You can donate and support the /Filmcast by going to slashfilm.com, clicking on the /Filmcast tab, and clicking on the sidebar “Donate” links! Thanks to all our donors this week!

David, Devindra, and Jeff talk about the impact of COVID-19 on the movie industry. For the feature review, the cast reviews The Invisible Man, a Blumhouse produced horror written and directed by Leigh Whannell. Does this reboot revive Universal’s Dark Universe?  Thanks to our sponsors this week: Quip and Light Stream Go to getquip.com/FILMCAST, RIGHT NOW, you’ll get your first refill FREE. For additional interest rate discount, visit Lightstream.com/FILMCAST Listen and subscribe to David’s newest podcast Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his YouTube channel. Check out Jeff Cannata’s D&D show Dungeon Run. 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 or like us on Facebook. Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) Feature Review (~00:38:30) The Invisible Man Spoilers (~00:57:15) Credits: Our music sometimes comes from the work of Adam Warrock. You can download our theme song here. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from SMHMUSIC.com. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Hillinger. This episode was edited by Beidi Z. If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com. Contact us at our voicemail number: 781-583-1993 You can donate and support the /Filmcast by going to slashfilm.com, clicking on the /Filmcast tab, and clicking on the sidebar “Donate” links! Thanks to all our donors this week!

David checks out a few smaller movies while Jeff catches up on episode 5 of the show Mythic Quest. In the After Dark segment, the cast throw some shade at blu-ray and discuss the black and white conversion of films. Read Top 10 Reasons Blu-ray Sucks by Cinemassacre here. Thanks to our sponsors this week: Lensabl and Feals  To get 20% off your first lens replacement order, head to lensabl.com and enter code FILM20 at checkout. Become a member today by going to Feals.com/FILMCAST get 50% off your first order with free shipping. Listen and subscribe to David’s newest podcast Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his YouTube channel. Check out Jeff Cannata’s D&D show Dungeon Run. 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 or like us on Facebook.Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) What We've Been Watching (~00:01:00)David - Horse Girl, The Lodge, Downhill, Child’s play, The Outsider Devindra - Devs, Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts, Beforeigners  Jeff - Mythic Quest episode 5, Standing Up, Falling Down After Dark (~00:50:30)Credits: Our music sometimes comes from the work of Adam Warrock. You can download our theme song here. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from SMHMUSIC.com. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Hillinger. This episode was edited by Beidi Z. If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com. Contact us at our voicemail number: 781-583-1993 You can donate and support the /Filmcast by going to slashfilm.com, clicking on the /Filmcast tab, and clicking on the sidebar “Donate” links! Thanks to all our donors this week!

David, Devindra, Jeff come together to review Sonic the Hedgehog, the new film based on the popular video game franchise. Tune in to find out whether the recent digital makeover helped the film in the box office. Watch the highlights from Sonic’s 25th celebration here. Thanks for our sponsors this week: Lensabl and Quip To get 20% off your first lens replacement order, head to lensabl.com and enter code FILM20 at checkout. Go to getquip.com/FILMCAST and get your first re-fill for free! Listen and subscribe to David’s newest podcast Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his YouTube channel. Check out Jeff Cannata’s D&D show Dungeon Run. 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 or like us on Facebook.Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) Feature (~00:09:30)Sonic the HedgehogSpoilers(~00:37:00)After Dark (~01:00:00)Credits: Our music sometimes comes from the work of Adam Warrock. You can download our theme song here. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from SMHMUSIC.com. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Hillinger. This episode was edited by Beidi Z. If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com. Contact us at our voicemail number: 781-583-1993 You can donate and support the /Filmcast by going to slashfilm.com, clicking on the /Filmcast tab, and clicking on the sidebar “Donate” links! Thanks to all our donors this week!

With the end of Bojack Horseman and the beginning of Mythic Quest, it’s a “What We’ve been Watching” episode of the Slashfilmcast. David, Devindra, Jeff dive into some new Netflix, HBO, and even Apple content. Stay for the after dark to see how the cast manages their digital movie library. Thanks to our sponsors this week: LightStream, Pretty Litter Get an additional interest rate discount by visiting lightstream.com/FILMCAST Go to PrettyLitter.com and use promo code FILMCAST for 20% off yourfirst order! Listen and subscribe to David’s newest podcast Culturally Relevant, subscribe to his YouTube channel, and follow him on Letterboxd.. Check out Jeff Cannata’s D&D show Dungeon Run. 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 or like us on Facebook.Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) What We've been Watching (~00:02:30)Jeff - Cheer, Bluey, 1 episode of Locke & Key (Netflix), Mythic QuestDavid - Bojack Horseman, Dracula, Devindra - The Italian Job (original), McMillions After Dark (~01:16:00)Credits: Our music sometimes comes from the work of Adam Warrock. You can download our theme song here. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from SMHMUSIC.com. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Hillinger. This episode was edited by Beidi Z. If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com. Contact us at our voicemail number: 781-583-1993 You can donate and support the /Filmcast by going to slashfilm.com, clicking on the /Filmcast tab, and clicking on the sidebar “Donate” links! Thanks to all our donors this week!

It’s the first day of the new format! David, Devindra, Jeff and Angie Han, deputy entertainment editor @mashable, jump straight into a feature review of Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn, the latest film by director Cathy Yan. How did the female villain perform without her main squeeze the Joker? In the after dark segment, the cast discusses the wild ride that’s the 2020 Oscars. Thanks to our sponsor this week: Native DeodorantFor 20% off your first purchase, visit nativedeodorant.com and use promo code FILMCAST during checkout!Listen and subscribe to David’s newest podcast Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his YouTube channel. Check out Jeff Cannata’s D&D show Dungeon Run. 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 or like us on Facebook.Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) Feature (~00:02:30)Birds of PreySpoilers(~00:28:00)After Dark (~00:58:00)Credits: Our music sometimes comes from the work of Adam Warrock. You can download our theme song here. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from SMHMUSIC.com. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Hillinger. This episode was edited by Beidi Z. If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com. Contact us at our voicemail number: 781-583-1993 You can donate and support the /Filmcast by going to slashfilm.com, clicking on the /Filmcast tab, and clicking on the sidebar “Donate” links! Thanks to all our donors this week!

David and Jeff debate the differences between a documentary series and reality television. More Slashfilm meetups pop up around the country, fight club style. The cast discusses The Rhythm Section, the latest movie by director Reed Marano, for their feature review. Read about the origin of EGOT here in the Atlantic.  Thanks to our sponsor this week: Feals. Become a member today by going to Feals.com/FILMCAST get 50% off your first order with free shipping. Listen and subscribe to David’s newest podcast Culturally Relevant. Check out Jeff Cannata’s D&D show Dungeon Run. Listen to David’s other podcasts The Sweet Smell of Succession with Tara Ariano and Write Along with writer C. Robert Cargill. 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 or like us on Facebook. Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) What we’ve been watching (~13:00) Devindra - The Good Place finale, Avenue 5, Mythic Quest David - Anna, Cheer (Netflix) Jeff - Dracula (Netflix) Feature (~1:03:00) The Rhythm Section  Spoilers(~01:19:00) Credits: Our music sometimes comes from the work of Adam Warrock. You can download our theme song here. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from SMHMUSIC.com. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Hillinger. This episode was edited by Beidi Z. If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com. Contact us at our voicemail number: 781-583-1993 You can donate and support the /Filmcast by going to slashfilm.com, clicking on the /Filmcast tab, and clicking on the sidebar “Donate” links! Thanks to all our donors this week!

David corrects a gross mistake he made about the physiology of the Na’vi. The cast feels nostalgic with Star Trek: Picard. For the feature review, David, Devindra, and Jeff takes on The Gentlemen, the latest film by director Guy Ritchie. Read about the life of a Hollywood Boulevard’s Superman here.  Read about how The Gentlemen is a safe space for men here.  Thanks to our sponsor this week: Quip Go to getquip.com/FILMCAST and get your first re-fill for free! Listen and subscribe to David’s newest podcast Culturally Relevant. Check out Jeff Cannata’s D&D show Dungeon Run. Listen to David’s other podcasts The Sweet Smell of Succession with Tara Ariano and Write Along with writer C. Robert Cargill. 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 or like us on Facebook. Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) What we’ve been watching (~10:00) Devindra - The Outsider, Lodge 49 Jeff - Picard, Letterkenny David - Picard Feature (~49:00) The Gentlemen Spoilers(~01:09:00) Credits: Our music sometimes comes from the work of Adam Warrock. You can download our theme song here. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from SMHMUSIC.com. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Hillinger. This episode was edited by Beidi Z. If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com. Contact us at our voicemail number: 781-583-1993 You can donate and support the /Filmcast by going to slashfilm.com, clicking on the /Filmcast tab, and clicking on the sidebar “Donate” links! Thanks to all our donors this week!

David goes to Hollywood and meets a very culturally relevant character. For the feature review, the cast plus Melissa Tamminga, writer for @SeattleScreen, discuss Greta Gerwig’s Little Women, the latest reincarnation of the beloved story. Thanks to our sponsor this week: Pretty litter, Lightstream, Quip Go to prettylitter.com and use the code FILMCAST for 20% off your first order Visit to lightstream.com/FILMCAST for additional interest rate discount on your personal loans.  Go to getquip.com/FILMCAST and get your first re-fill for free! Listen and subscribe to David’s newest podcast Culturally Relevant. Check out Jeff Cannata’s D&D show Dungeon Run. Listen to David’s other podcasts The Sweet Smell of Succession with Tara Ariano and Write Along with writer C. Robert Cargill. 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 or like us on Facebook.Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)What we’ve been watching (~12:00)David - Bad Boys For Life, Medical PoliceDevindra - Mrs. Fletcher, Weathering with You, Little AmericaJeff - THR Actor Roundtable Feature (~41:00)Little WomenCredits: Our music sometimes comes from the work of Adam Warrock. You can download our theme song here. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from SMHMUSIC.com. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Hillinger. This episode was edited by Beidi Z. If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com. Contact us at our voicemail number: 781-583-1993 You can donate and support the /Filmcast by going to slashfilm.com, clicking on the /Filmcast tab, and clicking on the sidebar “Donate” links! Thanks to all our donors this week!

David, Devindra, Jeff chat about the latest Oscar nominations, the new Avatar concept car, and new 8k TV releases (spoiler alert: don’t buy one yet). The cast reviews 1917, a historic war epic written and directed by Sam Mendes. To come see David and watch The Tobolowsky Files recorded live, go to filmingtobo.com (please only RSVP if you could make it!) Read Drew McWeeny’s take on the Oscars at his new newsletter Formerly Dangerous.Thanks to our sponsor this week: Hello Fresh. Go to hellofresh.com/SLASHFILM10 and use the code SLASHFILM10 and get ten free meals with free shipping! Listen and subscribe to David’s newest podcast Culturally Relevant. Check out Jeff Cannata’s D&D show Dungeon Run. Listen to David’s other podcasts The Sweet Smell of Succession with Tara Ariano and Write Along with writer C. Robert Cargill. 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 or like us on Facebook.Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)Oscar news (~05:00)What we’ve been watching (~47:00)David - Underwater, Cats, Atlantics, Ingrid Goes WestJeff- Mike Birbiglia: The New One, The Witcher Feature (~01:10:00)1917Spoilers (~01:28:00)Credits: Our music sometimes comes from the work of Adam Warrock. You can download our theme song here. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from SMHMUSIC.com. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Hillinger. This episode was edited by Beidi Z. If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com. Contact us at our voicemail number: 781-583-1993 You can donate and support the /Filmcast by going to slashfilm.com, clicking on the /Filmcast tab, and clicking on the sidebar “Donate” links! Thanks to all our donors this week!