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David, Devindra, and Jeff cross examine the legal drama of The Caine-Mutiny Court Martial, discuss the behind the scenes insights of RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop, and break into the bank heist fun of The Gold. Then, Chris Rudd joins us for our review of When Evil Lurks. Check out Chris’ podcast Streaming Things and his TikTok page, Movies Are Therapy.We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Weekly PlugsDavid - Weekend Box Office: Taylor Swift’s Eras TourDevindra - Engadget Podcast on Quest 3 with Norm Chan from TestedJeff - DLC’s Spider-Man 2 reviewShownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)   What we've been watching (11:41)David - The Caine-Mutiny Court Martial, The Burial, The Fall of the House of UsherDevindra - RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop, Ahsoka, Loki S2, The Fall of the House of UsherJeff - The Gold, Lessons in ChemistryFeatured Review (~1:01:47)    When Evil LurksSPOILERS (~1:21:22)Support David's artist

David, Devindra, and Jeff slice into Saw X, praise the time bending comedy horror of Totally Killer, and worm their way into A Masterpiece in Disarray. Then they conjure their thoughts on the thrills and chills of The Exorcist: Believer.Thanks to our SPONSOR:BETTERHELP: This episode is sponsored by 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 PlugsDavid - Decoding TV: Loki Season 2Devindra - Meta Quest 3 reviewJeff - Best Summed Up Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)   What we've been watching (~17:41)David - Saw X, Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022), PassagesDevindra - When Evil Lurks, A Masterpiece in DisarrayJeff - Totally Killer, season finales of Only Murders in the Building and Mech CadetsFeatured Review (~1:07:57)    The Exorcist: BelieverSPOILERS (~1:20:09)Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon and subscribe to his f

David, Devindra, and Jeff explore the cutthroat romance of Fair Play, discuss the twee wonders of Wes Anderson’s Netflix shorts: The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, and sleuth out the sinister elements of A Haunting in Venice. Then they glimpse into the dystopian future of The Creator. 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 PlugsDavid - Decoding TV: Gen V Season Premiere with Jessie EarlDevindra - Engadget Podcast on Meta’s Quest 3 and AI announcementsJeff - We Have Concerns - SaltyShownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)   What we've been watching (20:50)David - Fair Play, Theater CampDevindra - Wes Anderson’s Netflix shorts: The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, Poison, The Rat Catcher, A Haunting in VeniceJeff - Wes Anderson’s Netflix shorts: The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, The Swan, Flora and SonFeatured Review (~1:09:37)    The CreatorSPOILER

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 PlugsDavid - Decoding Everything: Hasan Minhaj Went Too FarDevindra - Engadget Podcast on iPhone 15 reviews and Microsoft’s Surface/AI eventJeff - Best Summed UpShownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)   What we've been watching (22:12)David - The Continental: From the World of John Wick, The HuntedDevindra - Flora and SonJeff - Still Up, Michelle Wolf It’s Great to Be HereFeatured Review (~51:26)    No One Will Save You SPOILERS (~1:06:09)Featured Review (~1:17:11)Dumb Money Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreo

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 PlugsDavid - Decoding Everything: The Five Best Films at the Toronto International Film FestivalDevindra - Engadget Podcast episodes on the iPhone 15 launchJeff - DLC 513 with Daanish SyedShownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)   What we've been watching  (~6:30)David - The Equalizer 3, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Bee MovieDevindra - One Piece, El Conde, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S2, AhsokaJeff - BS High, Relax I’m from the FutureFeatured Review (~59:45)   

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 begin on Ma

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. Our Slash

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 PortalJeff - bit.ly/runjeffrunShownotes (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 HeartJeff - Mech Cadets, The Righteous GemstonesFeatured Review (~1:07:30)     Gran TurismoSPOILERS (~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. Listen to Devindr

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 PlugsDavid - Decoding Everything: Oldboy Still Rips\Devindra - Engadget budget gaming laptop guideJeff - youtube.com/cannatajeffShownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)   What we've been watching  (~5:30) Jeff - Strays, Strange PlanetDevindra - Oldboy Remaster, Deadloch, Only Murders in the BuildingDavid - Oldboy Remaster, To Live and Die in LA, River WildFeatured Review (~

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 StrikeJeff - DLC 508 with Mike FutterShownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)   What we've been watching  (~7:15) David - Beast, Hypnotic, Singing’ In The Rain, Red White and Royal BlueJeff - Only Murders in the Building, Telemarketers, Hard Knocks,Featured Review (~1:07:30)   Talk To MeSPOILERS (~1:21:20)Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon and subscribe to his free newsl

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 CircleDevindra - Hands on with Nomono’s $2,490 wireless podcasting kitJeff - DLC Bookclub interview with STeven EriksonShownotes (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 YoungDavid - Hidden Strike, Twisted MetalDevindra - This Fool S2, Finished Justified, How to with John Wilson S3Featured Review (~1:08:33)  TMNT: Mutant MayhemSPOILERS (~1:27:30)Meg 2: The Trench (~1:33:30)SPOILERS (~1:45:00)Support David's artistic

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 disasterDevindra - Engadget Podcast on Samsung’s new foldablesJeff - cameo.com/jeffcannataShownotes (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, FuturamaJeff - Glitch: The Rise and Fall of HQ Trivia, Just. One. Mile.Featured Review (~1:08:33)   BarbieSPOILERS (~1:29:45)Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon and subscribe to his free newsletter Decoding Everything. Check out Jeff Cannata’s p

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 techJeff - bit.ly/runjeffrunShownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)   What we've been watching  (~21:00)  Devindra - They Cloned Tyrone,

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 strikeDevindra - Engadget Podcast on the Microsoft/Activision Blizzard dealJeff - cameo.com/jeffcannataShownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)   What we've been watching  (~15:25)  David - 65, The Jewel

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 usableDevindra - Engadget Podcast on Twitter’s further decline and ThreadsJeff - wehaveconcerns.comShownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)  What we've been watching  (~20:40)  David - The YouTube Effect, Deep Fake LoveDevindra - I’m a Virgo, HijackJeff - Nimona, Missing, Gravity FallsFeatured Review (~1:06:25)  Joy RideSPOILERS (~1:26:00)Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon and subscribe

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 backDevindra - The best budget gaming laptops for 2023Jeff - DLC BookclubShownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)  What we've been watching  (~31:50)  David - Blood and Gold, Hijack, Jackie Chan’s Supercop 4KDevindra - Past Lives, The Bear S2, Secret Invasion, Justified rewatchJeff - Skull Island, The Bear season 2Featured Review (~1:18:15)  Indiana Jones and the Dial of DestinySPOILERS (~1:42:30)Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon and subscribe to his free newsl

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 horribleWe'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 SongJeff - DLC 501 with Patrick BejaShownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)  What we've been watching  (~49:30)  David - Burden of Proof, The Bear, James Cameron’s Deepsea ChallengeJeff - The Bear season 2, Skull Island, Secret InvasionFeatured Review (~1:16:45)  ElementalSPOILERS (~1:36:25)Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon and subscribe to his free new

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 S6Devindra - Engadget Podcast on the Reddit revoltJeff - bit.ly/runjeffrunShownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)  What we've been watching  (~40:20)  David - Past Lives,

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 JerksDevindra - Mac Studio reviewJeff - DLC Summer of Games specialShownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)  What we've been watching  (~20:18)  Devindra - Operation Fortune: Rus

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 ArticleDavid - This Week In Streaming: SiloDevindra - Street Fighter 6 review, WWDC 2023 preview at Engadget PodcastJeff - CameoShownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)  What we've been watching  (~10:10)  Jeff - You Hurt My Feelings, I Think You Should Leave S3Dan - Ted Lasso S3David - Reality, From Season 1Devindra - Clone High S3, Platonic S1Featured Review (~