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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 RoyDevindra - Engadget Podcast: Panos Panay on bringing AI to WindowsJeff - www.bit.ly/runjeffrunShownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)  What we've been watching  (~25:00)  David - Matter Out of Place, FubarDevindra - Strange WorldJeff - PlatonicFeatured Review (~56:40)  The Little MermaidSupport David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon and s

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 XDevindra - Engadget Podcast: How Apple and Google are highlighting accessibilityJeff - Raising money for Providence Cancer InstituteShownotes (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 - CarterFeatured Review (~51:30)  Fast XSPOILERS (~1:31:30)Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon and s

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 DilemmaDevindra - Engadget Podcast on Google I/O and Zelda: Tears of the KingdomJeff - DLC 495 with Ash ParrishShownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)  What we've been watching  (~27:31)   David - Blackberry, StillDevindra - Yellowjackets S2, White House PlumbersJeff - Baby J, Pinball: The Man Who Saved the GameFeatured Re

In this After Dark excerpt, David, Devindra, and Jeff dive into Nida Manzoor's new film Polite Society. To listen to the rest of this episode and get other ad-free/exclusive bonus episodes, become a Patron at Patreon.com/filmpodcast.

David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss how to destroy a method of oil conveyance, whether or not Red Notice movies are actually a thing, the brilliance of Fired on Mars, and the delight of seeing Joe Pesci in Bupkis. Then, it's time to dive into James Gunn's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.Thanks to our SPONSOR for this week's 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 Weekly Plugs  David - Decoding Everything: David’s Thoughts on the Writer’s StrikeDevindra - Engadget Podcast: Redfall, Jedi Survivor and Nida Manzoor interviewJeff - cameo.com/jeffcannataShownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)  What we've been watching  (~24:12)  David - How To Blow Up a Pipeline, GhostedDevindra - Bupkis, Star Wars: Visions S2, Suzume Jeff - Fired on Mars, Mrs DavisFeatured Review (~1:11:00) Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3SPOILERS (~1:32:00)Support David's artist

David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss what it's like to revisit Christopher Nolan's movies in IMAX after all these years, the empty thrills of Citadel, the great sci-fi storytelling of Silo, and why you should try to see Suzume in theaters. Then it's time to dive into some Nazi exploitation with our review of Sisu.We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Weekly Plugs David - This Week In Streaming: Dead RingersDevindra - Engadget Podcast on the ASUS ROG Ally and Zelda: Tears of the KingdomJeff - cameo.com/jeffcannataShownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) What we've been watching  (~20:30) David - Suzume, Dead Ringers, Christopher Nolan IMAX Film Festival, Picard S3Devindra - Silo, The Big Door Prize, Polite Society,Jeff - Citadel, airplane watchingFeatured Review (~1:05:15) Sisu SPOILERS (~1:20:30)Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon and subscribe to his free newsletter Decoding Everything. Check out Jeff Cannata’s

David and Devindra lament the death of Netflix's DVD.com, and discuss how the movies are back, baby. Then, Max Evry joins the podcast to discuss Evil Dead Rise. Follow Max on Twitter and pre-order his book about David Lynch's Dune.Thanks to our SPONSORS for making this episode possible: Storyworth: Save $10 on your first purchase when you go to Storyworth.com/Filmcast. Fast Growing Trees: Go to FastGrowingTrees.com/filmcast 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 PlugsDavid - Decoding Everything: Twitter De-Verifies Everyone, Then Doesn’tDevindra - Engadget Podcast: Diving into Pixel Fold rumorsShownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)What we've been watching  (~24:55)David - Beau Is Afraid, The Covenant, American Manhunt: The Boston Marathon Bombers, Don’t Look NowDevindra - Mrs. Davis, The Diplomat, BarryFeatured Review (~1:04:00)Evil Dead RiseSPOILERS (~1:26:45)Support David's artis

It's the annual Summer Movie Wager! Old friends Germain Lussier (@GermainLussier) and Peter Sciretta (@Petersciretta ) return place their bets, along with the Filmcast crew, on this summer’s box office. Come back in the fall to see who will emerge as the winner of 2023’s wager.Thanks to our SPONSORS for making this video possible! Hello Fresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/filmcast50 and use code filmcast50 for 50% off, plus your first box ships free! ExpressVPN: Go to EXPRESSVPN.com/filmcast today and get an extra three months free on a one-year package. 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 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 th

David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss the glory of Beef, the hilarity of Jury Duty, and the subtle beauty of Rye Lane. Plus: David shares his thoughts on Air. Then, Christian Spicer from DLC joins us to discuss The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Check out Christian's new book, Consequences.Also: we're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Weekly PlugsDavid - This Week In Streaming: BeefDevindra - This Week in Tech: AI HustlersJeff - DLC BookclubShownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)What we've been watching  (~15:10)David - Beef, Air, Jury DutyDevindra - Beef, Rye LaneJeff - Beef, Dave season 3, Jury Duty,Featured Review (~1:03:24)The Super Mario Bros. MovieSPOILERS (~1:31:15)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 a

To celebrate Peter Sciretta's victory in last year's Summer Movie Wager, David, Devindra, and Jeff are joined by Peter and Germain Lussier to discuss Doug Liman's 1999 film Go.To listen to the rest of the episode, where we discuss non-Go-related topics, become a patron at Patreon.com/filmpodcast.

David, Devindra and Jeff reflect on the nature of determinism in The Big Door Prize, discuss the passing of Ryuichi Sakamoto, debate whether or not Air is actually worth seeing, and dive into some obscure streaming titles like Flypaper and Coming Home in the Dark. Then, it's on to an in-depth review of Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. Also: we're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Weekly PlugsDavid - Decoding Reality: Love Is BlindDevindra -  Drew Carey’s AI radio showJeff - DLC with Frank EllerbeShownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)What we've been watching  (~15:50)Jeff - The Big Door Prize, AirDavid - Big Mäck - Gangster und Gold, Coming Home in the Dark, Flypaper (2011)Devindra - Ryuichi Sakamoto: CodaFeatured Review (~1:01:00)Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among ThievesSPOILERS (~1:18:15)Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon. Listen and subscribe to David’s interview podcast Culturally Relevant a

The Filmcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/filmcast today to get 10% off your first month.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.Also: we're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Weekly PlugsDavid - Decoding TV is recapping SuccessionDevindra - Engadget Podcast: Is Google’s Bard AI drunk?Jeff - cameo.com/jeffcannataShownotes (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-inDevindra - Tetris, The Night Agent, SuccessionJeff - Lucky Hank, Chop and SteeleFeatured Review (~58:15)John Wick Chapter 4SPOILERS (~1:20:00)Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon. Listen and subscribe to David’s interview podcast Cultura

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: Fast Growing Trees - Join over 1.5MM Fast Growing Trees customers. Go to Fastgrowingtrees.com/filmcast to get 15% off your entire order. Also: we're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram 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 Yo

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.Thanks to our sponsor for this episode: Betterhelp - Visit BetterHelp.com/filmcast today to get 10% off your first month.Also: we're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Weekly PlugsDavid - Decoding Everything: An Oscars That Wasn't TerribleDevindra - Engadget Podcast on Elon Musk’s NeuralinkJeff - We Have Concerns about the weight of wild animalsShownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)What we've been watching  (~27:20)David - Navalny, Royal WarriorsDevindra - History of the World Part 2, Ted Lasso S3, Atsuko Okatsuka: The IntruderJeff - History of the World Part 2Featured Review (~47:31)Scream 6SPOILERS (~1:08:24)Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon. Listen and subscribe to David’s interview podcast Culturall

David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss whether or not movies can bludgeon you into submission, then talk about the sad state of movie presentation these days. Afterwards, they react to Netflix's first live event -- a Chris Rock comedy special! -- before diving into Creed III.Also: we're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Weekly PlugsDavid - Decoding Everything: Creed III Forges a New Legacy for the FranchiseDevindra - Rant about watching Boba Fett to understand the MandalorianJeff - DLC with Mitchel SaltzmanShownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)What we've been watching  (~23:15)David - Chris Rock: Selective Outrage, The Elephant Whisperers, Low Country: The Murdaugh Dynasty, The Murdaugh MurdersDevindra - Chris Rock: Selective Outrage, The Mandalorian S3, Party Down S3Jeff - Chris Rock: Selective Outrage, Shin GodzillaFeatured Review (~1:07:23)Creed IIISupport David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon. Listen and subscribe to Da

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: Follow Scott on Tiktok Follow Scott on Instagram Check out Scott's website

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: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Weekly PlugsDavid - Decoding Everything: Physical: 100 is the most wholesome reality show I’ve ever seenDevindra - Engadget Podcast on everything going AI Jeff - Jeff’s CameoShownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)What we've been watching  (~27:45)Devindra - Titanic 3DDavid - Party Down Season 3, The Vanishing, Physical: 100Jeff - The ConsultantFeatured Review (~1:01:54)Cocaine BearSPOILERS (~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 po

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: QuantumaniaAlso: we're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/filmcast65 and use code filmcast65 for 65% off plus free shipping! Weekly PlugsDavid - Decoding Everything: Chrishaun Baker’s Quantamania ReviewDevindra - PlayStation VR2 reviewJeff - DLC 483 with Scott L Clark and Lana BachynskiShownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)What we've been watching  (~20:15)David - Sharper, All My Friends Hate Me, Picard Season 3Devindra - Moon Girl and Devil DinosaurJeff - Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics, Yellowstone, Moon Girl and Devil DinosaurFeatured Review (~56:26)Ant-Man and the Wasp: QuantumaniaSPOILERS (~1:22:23)Sup

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. Thanks to our sponsors this week! BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/FILMCAST today to get 10% off your first month. NordVPN: Get an 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: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Weekly PlugsDavid - Decoding Everything: The Best Worst and Weirdest Super Bowl AdsDevindra - Engadget Podcast on Microsoft and Google’s AI pushJeff - We Have Concerns - 18 AgainShownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)What we've been watching  (~21:45)David - The Traitors, Pamela: A Love StoryDevindra - Servant S4Jeff - Brian and Charles, Avatar The Last A

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: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Weekly PlugsDavid - Decoding Everything: My Favorite Films from Sundance 2023Devindra - Engadget Podcast on Samsung’s new gear, new HomePod reviewJeff - 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 WorldDevindra - PathaanDavid - Physical: 100Featured Review (~1:22:00)Knock at the CabinSPOILERS (~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