The Filmcast

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...

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...

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 1...

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 ge...

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...

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 ha...

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...

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...

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: Dou...

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 Fas...

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...

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 episod...

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...

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 pl...

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...

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 filmc...

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...

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 review...

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 sur...

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 vid...

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 follo...

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 We...

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 cr...