The Filmcast

The Filmcast

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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

Episode List

After Dark Review: Marty Supreme

Dec 28th, 2025 12:51 AM

The Filmcast: After Dark is the bonus show where we talk about a variety of random topics that didn't make it into the main podcast. In this bonus episode that we're making available on the free feed, David, Devindra, and Jeff have a spirited discussion about the merits of Josh Safdie's Marty Supreme. Assume SPOILERS from the beginning. To get episodes like this in the future, become a patron at patreon.com/filmpodcast

Ep. 855 - Avatar: Fire and Ash

Dec 23rd, 2025 7:00 PM

David, Devindra, and Jeff reflect on a life lived on film in Sentimental Value, dance their way through the action in From the World of John Wick: Ballerina, and plan an artful heist with The Mastermind. Then they return once again to the world of Pandora with James Cameron’s latest film Avatar: Fire and Ash. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Thanks to our SPONSOR:  BETTERHELP: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/filmcast today to get 10% off. Weekly Plugs David -  Decoding TV: Pluribus and Fallout S2 Devindra -  Engadget Podcast: 2025 was a year of AI, smart glasses and spineless Big Tech Jeff - DLC’s Favorite Games of the Year!! Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching (~00:08:48) David - Sentimental Value, The Mastermind, Kumail Nanjiani: Night Thoughts Devindra - From the World of John Wick: Ballerina, Heated Rivalry, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory 4K Jeff - Sentimental Value, Taskmaster S19 Featured Review (~00:59:10)     Avatar: Fire and Ash SPOILERS (~01:29:18) 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: Our theme song is by Tim McEwan from The Midnight. This episode was edited by Noah Ross who also created our weekly plugs and spoiler bumper music. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from Simon Harris. If you’d like to advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com. You can support the podcast by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast or by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Ep. 854 - Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery

Dec 16th, 2025 7:00 PM

David, Devindra, and Jeff get out the vote for Ella McCay, head down the road to revenge with Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair, and navigate a new world in Left-Handed Girl. Then they return to the scene of the crime with Rian Johnson’s latest film, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Weekly Plugs David - New Travel Vlog: Q&A  Devindra - Engadget Podcast on Netflix/WB Jeff - Jeff’s Cameo Page Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching (~00:39:43) David - Left-Handed Girl, Sentimental Value Devindra - Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair, Smiling Friends Jeff - Ella McCay, Song Sung Blue Featured Review (~01:16:44)     Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery SPOILERS (~01:40:01) 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: Our theme song is by Tim McEwan from The Midnight. This episode was edited by Noah Ross who also created our weekly plugs and spoiler bumper music. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from Simon Harris. If you’d like to advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com. You can support the podcast by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast or by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Ep. 853 - Jay Kelly

Dec 9th, 2025 7:00 PM

David and Jeff discuss the massive industry implications of Netflix's acquisition of Warner Bros., face a dark past in It Was Just an Accident, and try to stay on their feet with Stumble. Then they take a look at a life lived in front of the camera with Noah Baumbach’s latest film, Jay Kelly. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Thanks to our SPONSOR:  BETTERHELP: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/filmcast today to get 10% off. Weekly Plugs David - instagram.com/davechentravels Jeff - Jeff’s Cameo Page Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching (~00:50:32) David - It Was Just an Accident, Murdaugh: Death in the Family Jeff - It Was Just an Accident, Stumble Featured Review (~01:20:41)     Jay Kelly SPOILERS (~01:33:17) 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: Our theme song is by Tim McEwan from The Midnight. This episode was edited by Noah Ross who also created our weekly plugs and spoiler bumper music. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from Simon Harris. If you’d like to advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com. You can support the podcast by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast or by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Ep. 852 - Train Dreams

Dec 2nd, 2025 8:00 PM

David, Devindra, and Jeff make an everlasting decision with Eternity, step through Shaker history in The Testament of Ann Lee, and swing for greatness with Marty Supreme. Then they hop the tracks for a new life with Train Dreams. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Thanks to our SPONSOR:  STORYWORTH: Go to StoryWorth.com/filmcast and save $10 or more during their holiday sale. Weekly Plugs David - Decoding TV: Matt Goldberg’s Pluribus recaps  Devindra - Subscribe to the Engadget Podcast Jeff - DLC 628 with Jacob Geller Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching (~00:34:42) David - Eternity, Rental Family, Zootropolis 2 (in English) Devindra - The Testament of Ann Lee, Lurker Jeff - Marty Supreme, The Chair Company S1 Finale Featured Review (~01:24:44)     Train Dreams SPOILERS (~01:43:59) 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: Our theme song is by Tim McEwan from The Midnight. This episode was edited by Noah Ross who also created our weekly plugs and spoiler bumper music. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from Simon Harris. If you’d like to advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com. You can support the podcast by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast or by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

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