The /filmcast (aka The Slashfilmcast)

David, Devindra, and Jeff kick and punch their way into The Continental: From the World of John Wick, applaud the long-distance chemistry of Still Up, and sing the praises of Flora and Son. Then they explore the wordless chills of No One Will Save You and dig into the big bets of Dumb Money. Also: check out the crowdfunding campaign for Best Summed Up! We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Weekly Plugs David - Decoding Everything: Hasan Minhaj Went Too Far Devindra - Engadget Podcast on iPhone 15 reviews and Microsoft’s Surface/AI event Jeff - Best Summed Up Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching (22:12) David - The Continental: From the World of John Wick, The Hunted Devindra - Flora and Son Jeff - Still Up, Michelle Wolf It’s Great to Be Here Featured Review (~51:26)     No One Will Save You  SPOILERS (~1:06:09) Featured Review (~1:17:11) Dumb Money  Support David's artistic e

David, Devindra, and Jeff debate how much equalizing should happen in The Equalizer films, praise the live action stylings of Netflix's One Piece, and marvel at the BS in BS High. Then, BJ Colangelo joins us for our review of Bottoms. Check out BJ's article about Bottoms here. Thanks to our SPONSOR: FIRSTLEAF: Try Firstleaf.com/FILMCAST to sign up and you’ll get your first SIX hand-curated bottles for just $44.95. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Weekly Plugs David - Decoding Everything: The Five Best Films at the Toronto International Film Festival Devindra - Engadget Podcast episodes on the iPhone 15 launch Jeff - DLC 513 with Daanish Syed Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching  (~6:30) David - The Equalizer 3, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Bee Movie Devindra - One Piece, El Conde, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S2, Ahsoka Jeff - BS High, Relax I’m from the Future Featured

It's the annual reckoning! Germain Lussier (@GermainLussier) and Peter Sciretta (@Petersciretta) return to the podcast and, along with the rest of the Filmcast crew, discuss this year's summer box office. Where did we guess right in the Summer Movie Wager? What were our many, many, many failures? Listen to hear us discuss! Thanks to our sponsor for this episode, BetterHelp: Betterhelp: Go to BetterHelp.com/filmcast to get 10% off your first month. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram 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. This year, the summer movie wager will begi

David and Devindra revisit an old episode of the Filmcast from the archives: Our conversation with director Vincenzo Natali about the William Friedkin movie Sorcerer, which was originally broadcast on April 28, 2014. Thanks to our SPONSOR for this episode: Zbiotics - Head to ZBiotics.com/FILMCAST and use the code FILMCAST at checkout for 15% off. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads 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, 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.

David, Devindra, and Jeff get excited about Mech Cadets, share some conflicting views about Ahsoka, praise The Righteous Gemstones, and debate the usage of Dave's B-Movies theme song bumper. Then it's time to dive into Neill Blomkamp's Gran Turismo. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Weekly Plugs David - Decoding TV: Ahsoka Eps 1-2 Devindra - Engadget Podcast on the PlayStation Portal Jeff - bit.ly/runjeffrun Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching  (~11:45) David - Are You There God It’s Me Margaret, Paradise, Heart of Stone, Devindra - Ahsoka, The Venture Bros: Radiant is the Blood of the Baboon Heart Jeff - Mech Cadets, The Righteous Gemstones Featured Review (~1:07:30)      Gran Turismo SPOILERS (~1:37:00) 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

David, Devindra, and Jeff get disappointed by Strays, become awed at the amazing re-release of Oldboy, and try to figure out what made The River Wild so special in the first place. Then it's time to review Blue Beetle, one of the last remnants of the old DCEU. Thanks to our SPONSORS for this episode: First Leaf - Go to TryFirstleaf.com/FILMCAST to sign up and you’ll get your first SIX hand-curated bottles for just $44.95. Factor - Head to factormeals.com/filmcast50 and use code filmcast50 to get 50% off.  We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Weekly Plugs David - Decoding Everything: Oldboy Still Rips\ Devindra - Engadget budget gaming laptop guide Jeff - youtube.com/cannatajeff Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching  (~5:30) Jeff - Strays, Strange Planet Devindra - Oldboy Remaster, Deadloch, Only Murders in the Building David - Oldboy Remaster, To Live and Die in LA, River Wild

David and Jeff check out some of the b-movies that David's watched this week, and Jeff celebrates the return of Only Murders In The Building. Then it's time to talk about Talk To Me with Devindra Hardawar. Thanks to our SPONSORS this episode: ZBiotics - Go to zbiotics.com/FILMCAST to get 15% off your first order when you use the code FILMCAST at checkout. BetterHelp -Visit betterhelp.com/filmcast to get 10% off your first month. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Weekly Plugs      David - Decoding Everything: 100 Days of the Writers Strike Jeff - DLC 508 with Mike Futter Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)   What we've been watching  (~7:15) David - Beast, Hypnotic, Singing’ In The Rain, Red White and Royal Blue Jeff - Only Murders in the Building, Telemarketers, Hard Knocks, Featured Review (~1:07:30)    Talk To Me SPOILERS (~1:21:20) Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon and subscribe

David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss the new Beanie Baby movie, whether Hidden Strike is worthy of being the number 1 film in 50 countries, and why This Fool is worth checking out.  Then, it's a surprise double review as the boys tackle Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem as well as Meg 2: The Trench. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Weekly Plugs    David - Decoding TV: Full Circle Devindra - Hands on with Nomono’s $2,490 wireless podcasting kit Jeff - DLC Bookclub interview with STeven Erikson Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)  What we've been watching  (~09:45) Jeff - The Beanie Bubble, How to with John Wilson, The Barkley Marathons: The Race that Eats its Young David - Hidden Strike, Twisted Metal Devindra - This Fool S2, Finished Justified, How to with John Wilson S3 Featured Review (~1:08:33)  TMNT: Mutant Mayhem SPOILERS (~1:27:30) Meg 2: The Trench (~1:33:30) SPOILERS (~1:45:00) Sup

David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss some thrilling sports documentaries, including The Deepest Breath and Just. One. Mile., and Devindra weighs in on the depiction of Guyana in Full Circle. Then, it's time for Brooke Obie to join us to discuss Barbie. Read more of Brooke's work at The Grio. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Weekly Plugs      David - Decoding Everything: Marvel’s Secret Invasion was a $200MM disaster Devindra - Engadget Podcast on Samsung’s new foldables Jeff - cameo.com/jeffcannata Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching  (~18:00) David - The Deepest Breath, The First Slam Dunk, Nothing Compares, Devindra - Full Circle, Futurama Jeff - Glitch: The Rise and Fall of HQ Trivia, Just. One. Mile. Featured Review (~1:08:33)    Barbie SPOILERS (~1:29:45) Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon and subscribe to his free newsletter Decoding Everything. Check o

David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss the true meaning behind Barbenheimer day, praise the sci-fi fun of They Cloned Tyrone, and get moved by different documentaries about Steph Curry and the atomic bomb. Then, Patrick Willems joins us to discuss Oppenheimer! Check out Patrick's video essay on Christopher Nolan's films right here. Thanks to our SPONSORS this episode: -Miracle Made: Go to TryMiracle.com/FILMCAST and use the code FILMCAST to claim your free 3-piece towel set and save over 40% off. -FirstLeaf: Just head over to TryFirstleaf.com/FILMCAST to sign up and you’ll get your first six hand-curated bottles for just $44.95. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Weekly Plugs    David - Decoding TV: Justified: City Primeval Devindra - Engadget Podcast on The Simulation’s AI South Park tech Jeff - bit.ly/runjeffrun Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)   What we've been watching  (~21:00)  Devindra - They C

David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss the state of the strikes in Hollywood and how they are likely to impact prediction, before discussing Steven Soderbergh's Full Circle, new episodes of Bluey, and whether or not 65 is worth your time. Then, it's time for our review of Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One. Thanks to our SPONSORS this week: ZBiotics - Go to zbiotics.com/FILMCAST to get 15% off your first order when you use FILMCAST at checkout Factor - Head to factormeals.com/filmcast50 and use code filmcast50 to get 50% off. ExpressVPN - Go to expressvpn.com/filmcast to get three extra months free. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Weekly Plugs    David - Decoding Everything: What’s at stake in the SAG-AFTRA strike Devindra - Engadget Podcast on the Microsoft/Activision Blizzard deal Jeff - cameo.com/jeffcannata Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)   What we've been watching  (~15:25)  David

David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss why Nimona is good wholesome fun, how The YouTube Effect is a great time capsule, and the way the weird wonderful world of I'm a Virgo comes to life. Then, Hoai-Tran Bui joins us from Inverse to discuss Joy Ride. Check out her piece on the stunts of Mission: Impossible. Thanks to our SPONSORS for this episode: BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/filmcast today to get 10% off your first month. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Weekly Plugs  David - Decoding Everything: Threads is barely usable Devindra - Engadget Podcast on Twitter’s further decline and Threads Jeff - wehaveconcerns.com Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)  What we've been watching  (~20:40)  David - The YouTube Effect, Deep Fake Love Devindra - I’m a Virgo, Hijack Jeff - Nimona, Missing, Gravity Falls Featured Review (~1:06:25)  Joy Ride SPOILERS (~1:26:00) Support David's artistic endeavors at his

David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss Alan Arkin's amazing career, the terrible news at the box office, and all the movies we're going to be getting from Mattel in the near future. Then they praise the awesomeness of The Bear, Blood and Gold, Hijack, and Justified. Finally, it's time to dive into Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Weekly Plugs  David - Decoding Everything: They shouldn’t have brought Indiana Jones back Devindra - The best budget gaming laptops for 2023 Jeff - DLC Bookclub Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)  What we've been watching  (~31:50)  David - Blood and Gold, Hijack, Jackie Chan’s Supercop 4K Devindra - Past Lives, The Bear S2, Secret Invasion, Justified rewatch Jeff - Skull Island, The Bear season 2 Featured Review (~1:18:15)  Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny SPOILERS (~1:42:30) Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon and subscrib

David and Jeff have an extended debate about all the terrible decisions that Hollywood is making these days, then talk about the greatness of Burden of Proof and The Bear Season 2. Finally, Devindra joins our review for a discussion of Pixar's latest, Elemental. Here's some of the news we discussed: -Secret Invasion uses AI -Paramount+ removes/cancels a bunch of shows -The Flash bombs even harder in second weekend -Spider-Verse working conditions were horrible We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Weekly Plugs  David - Decoding Everything’s interview with Celine Song Jeff - DLC 501 with Patrick Beja Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)  What we've been watching  (~49:30)  David - Burden of Proof, The Bear, James Cameron’s Deepsea Challenge Jeff - The Bear season 2, Skull Island, Secret Invasion Featured Review (~1:16:45)  Elemental SPOILERS (~1:36:25) Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon and sub

David, Jeff, and Devindra get excited about Black Mirror again, praise the subtle complexities of Past Lives, get sucked into the world of Merpeople, and reflect on why Avatar: The Last Airbender is one of the greatest stories ever told. Then, it's time for our review of The Flash. Thanks to our SPONSORS this week: Factor -  Head to factormeals.com/filmcast50 and use code "filmcast50" to get 50% off your first box. DoubleFine - You can watch the entire series for free with no ads, right now, in 4k with real captions made by a human. Go to doublefine.com/filmcast to start your PsychOdyssey. ExpressVPN - Go to ExpressVPN.com/filmcast and you can get three extra months free. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Weekly Plugs  David - Decoding TV: Black Mirror S6 Devindra - Engadget Podcast on the Reddit revolt Jeff - bit.ly/runjeffrun Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)  What we've been watching  (~40:20)  Davi

David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss whether or not they'd watch Oppenheimer and Dead Reckoning in IMAX, reflect on the forgettable nature of Operation Fortune, recommend you skip The Idol, and get disappointed by the new Arnold documentary on Netflix. Then, it's time for the latest Transformers movie! Thanks to our SPONSORS this week: BetterHelp - Visit betterhelp.com/filmcast today to get 10% off your first month. Double Fine Psychodyssey - You can watch the entire series for free with no ads, right now, in 4k with real captions made by a human. Go to doublefine.com/filmcast to start your PsychOdyssey. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Weekly Plugs  David - Decoding Everything: It Sure Would Be Great If All Our Social Media Companies Weren’t Run By Jerks Devindra - Mac Studio review Jeff - DLC Summer of Games special Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)  What we've been watching  (~20:18)  Devindra - Operati

David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss the future of the Fast franchise, praise the drama of You Hurt My Feelings, question the ending of Ted Lasson Season 3, and get excited about the return of I Think You Should Leave. Then, it's time to dive into Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse! Dan Gvozden from The Amazing Spider-Talk podcast joins us for this episode. Thanks to our sponsor this episode: Double Fine's PsychOdyssey - Go to doublefine.com/filmcast to start your PsychOdyssey. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Weekly Plugs  Dan - The Hollywood Reporter Easter Eggs Article David - This Week In Streaming: Silo Devindra - Street Fighter 6 review, WWDC 2023 preview at Engadget Podcast Jeff - Cameo Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)  What we've been watching  (~10:10)  Jeff - You Hurt My Feelings, I Think You Should Leave S3 Dan - Ted Lasso S3 David - Reality, From Season 1 Devindra - Clone High S3, Platonic S1

David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss the catastrophic launch of (HBO) Max, the ephemeral world of streaming, the work of Late-Stage Arnold Schwarzenegger, and how it's difficult at certain life stages to make friends of the opposite gender that are purely Platonic. Then it's time to dive into the new remake of The Little Mermaid. Thanks to our sponsor for this episode: Fast Growing Trees - Go to FastGrowingTrees.com/filmcast now to get 15% off your entire order. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Weekly Plugs  David - Decoding Everything: Five Business Lessons from the Life of Logan Roy Devindra - Engadget Podcast: Panos Panay on bringing AI to Windows Jeff - www.bit.ly/runjeffrun Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)  What we've been watching  (~25:00)  David - Matter Out of Place, Fubar Devindra - Strange World Jeff - Platonic Featured Review (~56:40)  The Little Mermaid Support David's artistic endeavors

David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss how The Mother was a let-down, Carter was a bonkers surprise, and Primo is a sweet new sitcom. Then, they're joined by Jen Yamato from the Los Angeles Times to discuss Fast X. Check out Jen's interview with Louis Leterrier and find her other work here. This episode is brought to you by our sponsor: Storyworth - For a limited time, save $10 on your first purchase when you go to Storyworth.com/filmcast. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Weekly Plugs  David - Tiktok: A warning about Fast X Devindra - Engadget Podcast: How Apple and Google are highlighting accessibility Jeff - Raising money for Providence Cancer Institute Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)  What we've been watching  (~20:00)  David - The Mother, Jimmy O. Yang: Guess How Much, Devindra - Primo, BlackBerry,  Jeff - Carter Featured Review (~51:30)  Fast X SPOILERS (~1:31:30) Support David's artistic endeavors

David, Devindra, and Jeff react to the news that director Louis Leterrier might listen to The Filmcast (check out Germain's io9 interview here). Then, they discuss the new Blackberry film, the second season of Yellowjackets and whether Baby J  is a great comedy special or a canny PR exercise (or both). Finally, we discuss Ari Aster's latest film, Beau Is Afraid. Thanks to our sponsor this episode: ExpressVPN - Go to ExpressVPN.com/filmcast and you can get three extra months free. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Weekly Plugs    David - Decoding Everything: The Blackberry movie is about the Innovator’s Dilemma Devindra - Engadget Podcast on Google I/O and Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Jeff - DLC 495 with Ash Parrish Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)  What we've been watching  (~27:31)    David - Blackberry, Still Devindra - Yellowjackets S2, White House Plumbers Jeff - Baby J, Pinball: The Man Who Saved the