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Panoply

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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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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English

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Episodes
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Ep. 850 - The Running Man

11/18/2025
David, Devindra, and Jeff descend into the darkness with Die My Love, go vertical with Roofman, and look towards the sky with Cloud. Then they sprint to the finish line with Edgar Wright’s take on The Running Man. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTubeTiktokInstagramThreads Thanks to our SPONSORS: STORYWORTH: Go to StoryWorth.com/filmcast and save $10 or more during their holiday sale. MOOD: Get 20% off your first order at Mood.com with promo code FILMCAST. Weekly Plugs David - davechentravels.com Devindra - Engadget Podcast on Valve’s new Steam hardware Jeff - Jeff’s Cameo Page Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) What we've been watching (~00:17:02) David - Roofman, Being Eddie Devindra - Cloud, Orwell: 2+2=5, Death by Lightning Jeff - Die My Love, The Baltimorons Featured Review (~01:05:11) The Running Man SPOILERS (~01:30:06) 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: The Midnight.slashfilmcast@gmail.compatreon.com/filmpodcastby leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Duration:01:41:45

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After Dark Preview: Guillermo Del Toro's 'Frankenstein'

11/15/2025
In this excerpt of The Filmcast: After Dark, Dave, Devindra, and Jeff dive into the latest rendition of Frankenstein now streaming on Netflix. To get more episodes like this, become a patron at Patreon.com/filmpodcast

Duration:00:39:30

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Ep. 849 - Predator: Badlands

11/11/2025
David, Devindra, and Jeff put on a happy face with Pluribus, float to sleep with In Your Dreams, and head off-world with Mars Express. Then they return to Dan Trachtenberg’s expanding cinematic universe with Predator: Badlands. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTubeTiktokInstagramThreads Thanks to our SPONSOR: BETTERHELP: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/filmcast today to get 10% off your first month. Weekly Plugs David - Decoding TV: Matt Goldberg’s coverage of Pluribus Devindra - Engadget Podcast on our favorite gadgets of 2025 Jeff - WECT News 6 Interview Part 1 and Part 2 Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) What we've been watching (~00:17:38) David - Mars Express, Eddy Burback’s ChatGPT Made Me Delusional Devindra - Pluribus, Nuremberg, I Love LA, Dispatch Jeff - Pluribus, In Your Dreams Featured Review (~01:12:06) Predator: Badlands SPOILERS (~01:35:13) 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: The Midnight.slashfilmcast@gmail.compatreon.com/filmpodcastby leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Duration:01:50:09

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Ep. 848 - Bugonia

11/4/2025
David, Devindra, and Jeff go all in on Ballad of a Small Player, dive into the mind of a killer with Monster: The Ed Gein Story, and stand trial in Nuremberg. Then they share their thoughts on Yorgos Lanthimos’ latest team up with Emma Stone, Bugonia. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTubeTiktokInstagramThreads Weekly Plugs David - davechentravels.com Devindra - Engadget Podcast on the terrifying 1X Neo helper robot Jeff - DLC 624 with Sean Capri Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) What we've been watching (~00:22:12) David - BALLAD MOVIES: Ballad of a Small Player, The Ballad of Wallis Island Devindra - Monster: The Ed Gein Story, The Film Makers on Audible Jeff - Nuremberg, The Chair Company Featured Review (~01:01:20) Bugonia SPOILERS (~01:17:10) A House of Dynamite Spoiler Talk (1:33:18) 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: The Midnight.slashfilmcast@gmail.compatreon.com/filmpodcastby leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Duration:01:46:28

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Ep. 847 - Good Fortune

10/28/2025
David, Devindra, and Jeff roll the tape on Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere, brace for impact with A House of Dynamite, and return to twisted suburbia in IT: Welcome To Derry. Then they assess the angelic qualities of Aziz Ansari’s feature directorial debut Good Fortune. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTubeTiktokInstagramThreads Thanks to our SPONSOR: MOOD: Get 20% off your first order at Mood.com with promo code FILMCAST. Weekly Plugs David - davechentravels.com Devindra - Engadget Podcast on our AI video hellscape with WaPo’s Drew Harwell and Jeremy Carrasco (AKA ShowtoolsAI) Jeff - Jeff’s Cameo Page Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) What we've been watching (~00:15:49) David - A House of Dynamite, IT: Welcome To Derry, The Perfect Neighbor Devindra - A House of Dynamite, IT: Welcome To Derry, Splinter Cell: Deathwatch Jeff - Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere, Stitch Head Featured Review (~01:11:48) Good Fortune SPOILERS (~01:26:11) 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: The Midnight.slashfilmcast@gmail.compatreon.com/filmpodcastby leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Duration:01:41:03

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Ep. 846 - Black Phone 2

10/21/2025
David and Devindra dive into the life of a titan with Mr. Scorsese, return to the world of foreign intrigue with season three of The Diplomat, and investigate workplace weirdness in The Chair Company. Then they accept a deadly call with Black Phone 2. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTubeTiktokInstagramThreads Thanks to our SPONSOR: MANDO: Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code FILMCAST at shopmando.com! #mandopod Weekly Plugs David - davechentravels.com Devindra - Engadget Podcast on Apple’s new M5 devices Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) What we've been watching (~00:40:41) David - Mr. Scorsese, Good Boy, Task Devindra - The Diplomat S3, The Chair Company, Frankenstein Featured Review (~01:16:35) Black Phone 2 SPOILERS (~01:24:31) 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: The Midnight.slashfilmcast@gmail.compatreon.com/filmpodcastby leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Duration:01:42:19

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Ep. 845 - TRON: Ares

10/14/2025
David and Jeff render judgement on the season 2 finale of Peacemaker, take their bows in Blue Moon, and look back on an eccentric legacy with aka Charlie Sheen. Then they return to the grid and hop on their light cycles with TRON: Ares. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTubeTiktokInstagramThreads Thanks to our SPONSORS: BETTERHELP: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/filmcast today to get 10% off your first month. MOOD: Get 20% off your first order at Mood.com with promo code FILMCAST. Weekly Plugs David - Cosm Review and Film Festival Vlog Jeff - DLC Bookclub Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) What we've been watching (~00:26:19) David - Peacemaker S2 Finale, aka Charlie Sheen, Gen V S2 Jeff - Blue Moon, John Candy: I Like Me Featured Review (~01:06:09) TRON: Ares SPOILERS (~01:25:59) 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: The Midnight.slashfilmcast@gmail.compatreon.com/filmpodcastby leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Duration:01:43:17

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Ep. 844 - The Smashing Machine

10/7/2025
David, Devindra, and Jeff gear up for a big score with Play Dirty, dive into the dark side of Tulsa in The Lowdown, and take on brotherly dysfunction with Black Rabbit. Then they step into the octagon with The Smashing Machine. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTubeTiktokInstagramThreads Weekly Plugs David - Decoding Reality: Love Is Blind Season 9 Devindra - Engadget podcast on the state of gaming + Nissan Leaf 2026 review Jeff - Jeff’s Cameo Page Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) What we've been watching (~00:16:33) David - Play Dirty, The Matrix In Shared Reality (Cosm Experience) Devindra - The Lowdown, Hotel Transylvania Jeff - Black Rabbit, Wolf King S2 Featured Review (~01:05:10) The Smashing Machine SPOILERS (~01:25:51) 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: The Midnight.slashfilmcast@gmail.compatreon.com/filmpodcastby leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Duration:01:39:04

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Ep. 843 - One Battle After Another

9/30/2025
David, Devindra, and Jeff go their separate ways with Splitsville, take a sip of drama with House of Guinness, and return to the scene of the crime in season five of Only Murders in the Building. Then they venture into the fight with Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest film, One Battle After Another. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTubeTiktokInstagramThreads Thanks to our SPONSOR: BETTERHELP: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/filmcast today to get 10% off your first month. Weekly Plugs David - Decoding TV: Alien Earth finale + Possible DChen appearance at Road Theatre Devindra - Engadget Podcast: Carvana interview + Xreal One Pro review Jeff - DLC 619 with Kahlief Adams Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) What we've been watching (~00:09:19) David - Splitsville, Slow Horses S5, The Assessment Devindra - Alien: Earth, House of Guinness, Muppet Treasure Island Jeff - Only Murders in the Building S5 Featured Review (~00:55:58) One Battle After Another SPOILERS (~01:12:38) 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: The Midnight.slashfilmcast@gmail.compatreon.com/filmpodcastby leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Duration:01:39:41

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Ep. 842 - Him

9/23/2025
David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss the enormous cultural impact of the late Robert Redford, settle off shore with Eden, look back at fascist Italy in Mussolini: Son of the Century, and try to get a late check-out with Haunted Hotel. Then they sprint to the endzone to give their thoughts on Him. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTubeTiktokInstagramThreads Weekly Plugs David - Decoding Everything: David Chen’s review of Him and The Long Walk Devindra - Engadget Podcast on our iPhone 17 review + Meta’s Ray-Ban Display smart glasses + TWIT 1050 Jeff - Jeff’s Cameo Page Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) What we've been watching (~00:28:51) David - Eden, Secret Mall Apartment Devindra - Mussolini: Son of the Century, Elemental Jeff - Haunted Hotel, The Food That Built America Featured Review (~01:18:37) Him SPOILERS (~01:32:10) 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: The Midnight.slashfilmcast@gmail.compatreon.com/filmpodcastby leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Duration:01:46:51

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Ep. 841 - The Long Walk

9/16/2025
David, Devindra, and Jeff share their thoughts on the winners and losers of this year’s Emmy Awards, crank it up to 11 with Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, and seek a missing half in Twinless. Then they try to go the distance with the new film from Francis Lawrence and Stephen King, The Long Walk. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTubeTiktokInstagramThreads Thanks to our SPONSOR: LINKEDIN JOBS: Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/filmcast. Weekly Plugs David - Decoding Everything: Stephen David Miller’s TIFF reactions Devindra - Engadget Podcast on Apple’s iPhone 17 event, Why Apple’s square selfie cameras are kind of a big deal, GeForce Now RTX 5080 experience Jeff - DLC 617 with Lucy James Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) What we've been watching (~00:34:46) David - Twinless Devindra - Twinless Jeff - This Is Spinal Tap, Spinal Tap II: The End Continues Featured Review (~01:05:02) The Long Walk SPOILERS (~01:18:42) 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: The Midnight.slashfilmcast@gmail.compatreon.com/filmpodcastby leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Duration:01:43:51

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Bonus Ep: The 2025 Summer Movie Wager Results

9/12/2025
Note: This episode takes the place of the normal After Dark this week. It’s time once again for box office judgment day! Our friends BJ Colangelo, Germain Lussier, and Peter Sciretta return to the podcast along with the Filmcast crew to discuss this year’s summer box office. Which films surprised us? And who came out on top when all the points were tallied? Listen to find out! The Summer Movie Wager is a box office game which is played each summer. You can find the history and play along at http://www.thesummermoviewager.com (thanks to Dennis for maintaining the site!) 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. Each of your 13 picks (10 movies and 3 dark horses) gets a single score assigned to it by using the following rules: Germain’s Top 10 1. Lilo & Stitch 2. Jurassic World Rebirth 3. Superman 4. The Fantastic Four: First Steps 5. How to Train Your Dragon 6. Thunderbolts* 7. F1 8. Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning 9. Elio 10. 28 Years Later DARK HORSES: - Ballerina - M3GAN 2.0 - The Naked Gun TIE BREAKER: $457MM BJ’s Top 10 1. Jurassic World Rebirth 2. Lilo & Stitch 3. Superman 4. The Fantastic Four: First Steps 5. How to Train Your Dragon 6. Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning 7. Thunderbolts* 8. Final Destination: Bloodlines 9. Ballerina 10. Elio DARK HORSES: - M3GAN 2.0 - Karate Kid: Legends - F1 TIE BREAKER: $527MM Peter’s Top 10 1. Lilo & Stitch 2. Superman 3. Jurassic World Rebirth 4. The Fantastic Four: First Steps 5. How to Train Your Dragon 6. Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning 7. Thunderbolts* 8. Karate Kid: Legends 9. Elio 10. F1 DARK HORSES: - Ballerina - M3GAN 2.0 - Smurfs TIE BREAKER: $402MM Devindra’s Top 10 1. Lilo & Stitch 2. Jurassic World Rebirth 3. Superman 4. The Fantastic Four: First Steps 5. F1 6. How to Train Your Dragon 7. Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning 8. Karate Kid: Legends 9. Thunderbolts* 10. Elio DARK HORSES: - M3GAN 2.0 - Final Destination: Bloodlines - Freakier Friday TIE BREAKER: $510MM Jeff’s Top 10 1. Lilo & Stitch 2. Superman 3. Jurassic World Rebirth 4. The Fantastic Four: First Steps 5. Elio 6. How to Train Your Dragon 7. Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning 8. F1 9. Thunderbolts* 10. Freakier Friday DARK HORSES: - M3GAN 2.0 - Karate Kid: Legends - The Bad Guys 2 TIE BREAKER: $520MM David’s Top 10 1. How to Train Your Dragon 2. Jurassic World Rebirth 3. Lilo & Stitch 4. Superman 5. The Fantastic Four: First Steps 6. Karate Kid: Legends 7. Thunderbolts* 8. Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning 9. F1 10. Elio DARK HORSES: - Ballerina - The Bad Guys 2 - Final Destination: Bloodlines TIE BREAKER: $530MM

Duration:01:18:26

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Ep. 840 - Highest 2 Lowest

9/9/2025
David, Devindra, and Jeff head westward with Sacramento, take a look at the current state of mockumentaries in The Paper, and assess how much sadness they can handle in Task. Then they find out how high Spike Lee can reach in Highest 2 Lowest. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTubeTiktokInstagramThreads Thanks to our SPONSOR: BETTERHELP: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/filmcast today to get 10% off your first month. Weekly Plugs David - Decoding TV: What’s going on in Peacemaker Season 2 Devindra - Engadget Podcast on the lack of iPhone 17 hype Jeff - DLC Podcast Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) What we've been watching (~00:27:34) David - Sacramento, The Paper, Darren Aronofsky’s Pi (4K Remaster), Devindra - Task, Women Wearing Shoulder Pads, The Paper Jeff - The Paper Featured Review (~01:02:18) Highest 2 Lowest SPOILERS (~01:20:15) 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: The Midnight.slashfilmcast@gmail.compatreon.com/filmpodcastby leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Duration:01:42:03

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Ep. 839 - Caught Stealing

9/2/2025
David, Devindra, and Jeff assess if all is fair in love and war in The Roses, trudge through the slime in The Toxic Avenger, and live through a family’s dysfunction in Long Story Short. Then they hustle through 90s New York City in Darren Aronofsky’s latest film Caught Stealing. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTubeTiktokInstagramThreads Thanks to our SPONSOR: LINKEDIN JOBS: Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/filmcast. Weekly Plugs David - Decoding TV: Matt Goldberg’s recaps of Alien: Earth Devindra - Engadget Podcast iPhone Air/17 preview + Why it’s a good time to buy a cheap EV Jeff - Jeff’s Cameo Page Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) What we've been watching (~00:30:41) David - The Roses, Weekend at Bernie’s, Unknown Number: The High School Catfish Devindra - The Toxic Avenger, Long Story Short Jeff - Long Story Short, The Thursday Murder Club Featured Review (~01:14:21) Caught Stealing SPOILERS (~01:30:37) 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: The Midnight.slashfilmcast@gmail.compatreon.com/filmpodcastby leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Duration:01:46:01

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Ep. 838 - Ne Zha 2

8/26/2025
David, Devindra, and Jeff belt out some tunes with the singalong version of KPop Demon Hunters, buy into corporate intrigue with Relay, and come over to the desk with Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan. Then they share their thoughts on the global animated phenomenon Ne Zha 2. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTubeTiktokInstagramThreads Weekly Plugs David - Decoding TV: Dan Gvozden’s recap of Peacemaker Devindra - Engadget Podcast on Google’s Pixel 10 Jeff - Thank you to everyone who donated, especially Josh Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) What we've been watching (~00:09:56) David - KPop Demon Hunters Singalong (in theaters), Peacemaker S2, The Ugly Stepsister Devindra - Relay, Peacemaker S2, KPop Demon Hunters Singalong (in theaters) Jeff - Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan Featured Review (~01:12:04) Ne Zha 2 SPOILERS (~01:41:55) 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: The Midnight.slashfilmcast@gmail.compatreon.com/filmpodcastby leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Duration:01:51:24

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Ep. 837 - Nobody 2

8/19/2025
David, Devindra, and Jeff descend into the darkness with Night Always Comes, share some brief thoughts on the latest Spike Lee joint Highest 2 Lowest, and attempt to vanquish the Empire with Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi. Then they do some middle-aged ass kicking with Nobody 2. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTubeTiktokInstagramThreads Thanks to our SPONSORS: LINKEDIN JOBS: Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/filmcast. HUEL: Get Huel today with this exclusive offer for New Customers of 15% OFF with code FILMCAST at huel.com/filmcast (Minimum $75 purchase). Weekly Plugs David - David’s YouTube: Meta’s AI Chatbots are out of control Devindra - Engadget Podcast on Ford’s $30K EV pickup Jeff - DLC 613 with Jenny Maas Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) What we've been watching (~00:39:51) David - Night Always Comes, Rashomon (2K Restoration) Devindra - Highest 2 Lowest Jeff - Alien: Earth Eps. 1+2, Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi Featured Review (~01:23:43) Nobody 2 SPOILERS (~01:39:11) 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: The Midnight.slashfilmcast@gmail.compatreon.com/filmpodcastby leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Duration:01:52:55

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Ep. 836 - Weapons

8/12/2025
David, Devindra, and Jeff take shelter from the 2025 remake of War of the Worlds, hunt down Xenomorphs in Alien: Earth, and navigate friendship with the second season of Platonic. Then they investigate the high-concept horror of Zach Cregger’s latest film, Weapons. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTubeTiktokInstagramThreads Thanks to our SPONSOR: BETTERHELP: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/filmcast today to get 10% off your first month. Weekly Plugs David - Decoding TV: An Interview with the winner of Wings of Voice from The Rehearsal Devindra - Ask Engadget: What to do if you’re still on Windows 10 Jeff - Jeff’s Cameo Page Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) What we've been watching (~00:02:01) David - War of the Worlds (2025), Alien: Earth, Dangerous Animals Devindra - Alien: Earth, King of the Hill S14, StuGo Jeff - Platonic S2, WWE: Unreal Featured Review (~01:20:07) Weapons SPOILERS (~01:38:22) 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: The Midnight.slashfilmcast@gmail.compatreon.com/filmpodcastby leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Duration:02:08:00

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Ep. 835 - The Naked Gun

8/5/2025
David, Devindra, and Jeff commit to the relationship horror of Together, head into battle with Chief of War, and explore adventures with small animals with the second season of Kiff. Then they follow the misadventures of Frank Drebin Jr. in The Naked Gun. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTubeTiktokInstagramThreads Thanks to our SPONSOR: HUEL: Get Huel today with this exclusive offer for New Customers of 15% OFF with code FILMCAST at huel.com/filmcast (Minimum $75 purchase). Weekly Plugs David - Decoding TV Newsletter Devindra - macOS 26 Tahoe preview at Engadget Jeff - The Science of Big Splashes Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) What we've been watching (~00:16:30) David - Together, She Rides Shotgun, Architecton Devindra - Happy Gilmore 2, Chief of War, She Rides Shotgun, The Count of Monte Cristo (2024) Jeff - Kiff S2, Billy Joel: And So It Goes: Part Two Featured Review (~01:05:06) The Naked Gun SPOILERS (~01:19:45) 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: The Midnight.slashfilmcast@gmail.compatreon.com/filmpodcastby leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Duration:01:32:39

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Ep. 834 - The Fantastic Four: First Steps

7/29/2025
Devindra is on vacation this week so to kick things off, David and Jeff return to the putting green with Happy Gilmore 2, head to space with Gattaca, and push their endurance to the limit with The Chase. Then, Devindra joins the show as the trio step into the next phase of the MCU with The Fantastic Four: First Steps. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTubeTiktokInstagramThreads Weekly Plugs David - David’s YouTube channel Jeff - Jeff’s Cameo Page Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) What we've been watching (~00:17:31) David - Happy Gilmore 2, Gattaca Jeff - Happy Gilmore 2, The Chase, The Devil’s Plan S2 Featured Review (~01:08:26) The Fantastic Four: First Steps SPOILERS (~01:38:06) 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: The Midnight.slashfilmcast@gmail.compatreon.com/filmpodcastby leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Duration:02:02:31

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Ep. 833 - Eddington

7/22/2025
David, Devindra, and Jeff step up to the mic with KPop Demon Hunters, dig into the world of modern dating in Oh, Hi!, and get back in the kitchen for season 4 of The Bear. Then they take the temperature of Ari Aster’s COVID-era Western, Eddington. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTubeTiktokInstagramThreads Thanks to our SPONSOR: HUEL: Get Huel today with this exclusive offer for New Customers of 15% OFF with code FILMCAST at huel.com/filmcast (Minimum $75 purchase). Weekly Plugs David - Decoding TV: The Bear Season 3 Review Devindra - TWIT 1041 Jeff - 60 Years of Fantastic Four History in 90 Minutes Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) What we've been watching (~00:29:02) David - The Bear S4, Smoke, Leaving Las Vegas Devindra - Oh Hi!, Escape from the 21st Century, The Chit Show Jeff - KPop Demon Hunters, Billy Joel: And So It Goes: Part One Featured Review (~01:22:48) Eddington SPOILERS (~01:54:56) 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: The Midnight.slashfilmcast@gmail.compatreon.com/filmpodcastby leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Duration:02:17:20