Ep. 591 - On the Rocks
The Slashfilmcast is launching a Patreon! Support us at  http://patreon.com/filmpodcast. It's the night before the election in the United States. David, Devindra, and Jeff distract themselves by watching On the Rocks, the new comedy-drama written and directed by Sophia Coppola, now streaming on Apple TV+. Read up on what to do while waiting for election results here (https://www.nytimes.com/2...
1hr 48m Nov 04, 2020
1hr 48m
Ep. 590 - Borat Subsequent Moviefilm (GUEST: Tara Ariano from Extra Hot Great)
The Slashfilmcast is launching a Patreon! Support us at  http://patreon.com/filmpodcast. This week, David, Devindra, and Jeff are joined by Tara Ariano, television aficionado and co-host of podcast Extra Hot Great (https://www.extrahotgreat.com/) , to chat about Quibi. Fourteen years after the first Borat movie, the Kazakhstan journalist returns to America for one special delivery. Check out ...
2hr Oct 27, 2020
2hr
Ep. 589 - The Trial of the Chicago 7
The Slashfilmcast is launching a Patreon! Support us at  http://patreon.com/filmpodcast.  David, Devindra, and Jeff review the Netflix movie The Trial of the Chicago 7. The film, written and directed by Aaron Sorkin, tells the story of the uprising at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.  Subscribe to Emily VanDerWerff’s newsletter here (https://emilyvdw.substack.com) .    Use...
1hr 48m Oct 20, 2020
1hr 48m
Ep. 588 - Ted Lasso
David, Devindra, and Jeff check in on the state of theaters and direct-to-streaming movies. For the feature review, the cast binges the whole season of Ted Lasso, the Apple TV + series. Tune in to hear how David magically set up a Slashfilmcast Patreon in under 30 seconds. Back the Slashfilmcast on Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/filmpodcast Read Witney Seibold’s thread about the future of ...
1hr 53m Oct 13, 2020
1hr 53m
Ep. 587 - Dick Johnson is Dead (GUEST: Stephen Tobolowsky)
David, Devindra, and Jeff are joined by Stephen Tobolowsky, actor and friend of the show, to chat about life in quarantine,  state of movie theaters, and content they have been watching. For the feature review, the cast changes course from Enola Holmes to Dick Johnson Is Dead, documentary film directed by Kirsten Johnson. Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend a title for us to watch. Thanks to...
1hr 51m Oct 07, 2020
1hr 51m
Ep. 586 - One Cut of the Dead
This week, David, Devindra, and Jeff get a surreal e-mail from long time listener Joshua. For the feature review, the cast followed the recommendation on #slashtag and watched One Cut of the Dead, the Japanese zombie comedy directed by Shinichiro Ueda. Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend a title for us to watch. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag website: https://hashtagslash...
1hr 45m Sep 29, 2020
1hr 45m
Ep. 585 - The Devil All the Time
David, Devindra, and Jeff talk about the winners and losers at this year’s virtual Emmys. For the feature review, the cast goes over Devil All the Time, the latest Netflix movie directed by Antonio Campos. Read about Robert Pattinson’s lack of dialect coach here (https://www.insider.com/robert-pattinson-shocking-accent-in-the-devil-all-the-time-2020-9) . Check out Drew McWeeny’s newsletter, Fo...
1hr 43m Sep 22, 2020
1hr 43m
Ep. 584 - I'm Thinking of Ending Things
The Slashfilmcast avoids Tenent while movie goers in China reject Mulan. For the feature review, David, Devindra, and Jeff watch I’m Thinking of Ending things, the newest Charlie Kaufman film on Netflix. Tune in to find out which cast member was thinking of ending the movie. Thanks to our sponsors this week: BetterHelp, Quip, and LightStream.  Visit betterhelp.com/FILMCAST for 10% off your fi...
1hr 55m Sep 15, 2020
1hr 55m
Ep. 583 - Mulan (GUEST: Nancy Wang Yuen)
After months of delay, Disney's live-action Mulan finally made its debut on the Disney Plus streaming service (for a premium). David, Devindra, and Jeff talk about their mixed feelings toward the movie with sociologist and author Nancy Wang Yuen (https://twitter.com/nancywyuen?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) . Read Nancy's review of Mulan here (https://io9.gizmodo.com/m...
1hr 42m Sep 08, 2020
1hr 42m
Ep. 582 - Bill and Ted Face the Music
David, Devindra, and Jeff reflect on the career of Chadwick Boseman, discuss why you shouldn't go to the movie theaters to watch New Mutants, and decide whether the Bill and Ted series justifies a third movie. Check out Robert Daniels' tribute to Chadwick Boseman. (https://www.vulture.com/2020/08/the-defiant-career-of-chadwick-boseman-a-hollywood-king.html?utm_source=undefined&utm_medium=undefi...
1hr 41m Sep 01, 2020
1hr 41m
Ep. 581 - Boys State (GUEST: Roxana Hadadi)
David weighs the risk and reward to see Tenent in theater while Jeff raves about #SLASHTAG, the hashtag used to recommend movies to the whole gang.  For the feature of the week, David, Devindra, and Jeff are joined by Roxana Hadadi (https://twitter.com/roxana_hadadi) to review Boys State. See what this winner of Sundance Documentary Grand Jury, directed and produced by Jesse Moss and Amanda Mc...
1hr 58m Aug 25, 2020
1hr 58m
Ep. 580 - Project Power (GUEST: Robert Daniels from 812FilmReviews)
#slashtag is going strong! Use this hashtag to to recommend movies/shows/content to the Slashfilmcast. For the feature review, David, Devindra, and Jeff are joined by Robert Daniels, founder and critic at 812FilmReviews (https://812filmreviews.com/) , to talk about the latest Netflix blockbuster Project Power. Read Robert Daniels' review of Project Power at IGN. (https://www.ign.com/articles/ne...
2hr 2m Aug 18, 2020
2hr 2m
Ep. 579 - She Dies Tomorrow
David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss buying, renting, and waiting for Mulan on Disney Plus. Find out why only one of the co-hosts got a sneak peek of the new Lovecraft Country show. For the feature review, the cast watches She Dies Tomorrow, a film written and directed by Amy Seimetz. Check out the photoshopped Slashfilmcast Twitter thread here (https://twitter.com/davechensky/status/129105100966...
1hr 49m Aug 12, 2020
1hr 49m
Ep. 578 - Relic
From a pasta-worshiping religion to a speed-cubing competition, it’s a doc-heavy week on the Slashfilmcast. For the feature review, the cast watches the VOD horror Relic, the directorial debut of Natalie Erika James. Check out the movie memorabilia live auction from August 26 - 27, 2020 here (https://propstoreauction.com/m/) . Weekly Plugs: David - Culturally Relevant with Mike Bithell (https...
1hr 39m Aug 04, 2020
1hr 39m
Ep. 577 - First Cow
Jeff battles a rat infestation while Dave hears one-last dynamite in a pretend eulogy. For the feature review, the cast talks about First Cow, the newest film directed by Kelly Reichardt. Tune in to find out why the cast prefers buying over renting for this indie release.  Thanks to our sponsors this week: BetterHelp and Manscaped Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code FILMCAST at http:/...
1hr 51m Jul 28, 2020
1hr 51m
Ep. 576 - Palm Springs
David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss what makes a film appeal to paternal figures and whether the term "dad movie" is pejorative. For the feature film of the week, the cast visits Palm Springs, the Hulu original film directed by Max Barbakow. Learn more about Tenet's delay here (https://www.slashfilm.com/tenet-release-date-delayed-again/) .  Come see Devindra and David talk about Face/Off on Thu...
1hr 47m Jul 21, 2020
1hr 47m
Ep. 575 - The Old Guard
In this week's episode, Dave and Jeff compare expanding your germ circle to youtube collaborations and sexual relations. For the feature review, the cast watches The Old Guard, the Netflix film directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood and stars Charlize Theron and Kiki Layne.  Read about how COVID is not a hoax here (https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/12/us/30-year-old-covid-party-death.html) . Read abo...
1hr 47m Jul 14, 2020
1hr 47m
Ep. 574 - Hamilton
Devindra praises the start-up Carvana while David trashes the app Quibi. For the feature review, the cast finally streams Hamilton, the sensational Broadway musical created by Lin-Manuel Miranda, now available on Disney Plus.  Read Jamelle Bouie's review of Hamilton here (https://letterboxd.com/jbouie/film/hamilton-2020/) . Read Christopher Nolan's position on chairs on set here (https://www.i...
1hr 56m Jul 07, 2020
1hr 56m
Sponsored: Introducing Truth vs Hollywood
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14m Jul 01, 2020
14m
Ep. 573 - Shirley (GUEST: Joanna Robinson from Vanity Fair)
David, Devindra, and Jeff are joined by Joanna Robinson, senior writer at Vanity Fair, to talk about Devindra’s move across the country during a pandemic, Christopher Nolan’s chair ban, and Will Ferrell’s singing in Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga. For the feature review, the cast dives into Shirley, Josephine Decker’s film starring Elizabeth Moss. Tune in to David and Joanna's...
1hr 53m Jun 30, 2020
1hr 53m
Ep. 572 - Da 5 Bloods (GUEST: Wilson Morales from Blackfilm.com)
Dave and Jeff share their experience watching 3D content on VR headsets while Devindra packs up to move across the country. The cast is joined by Wilson Morales of @Blackfilm (https://twitter.com/blackfilm?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) to talk about Da 5 Bloods, the latest Spike Lee movie about black soldiers in the Vietnam War. Read Viet thanh Nguyen’s thread about D...
1hr 38m Jun 23, 2020
1hr 38m
Sponsored: Wondery presents Murder in Hollywoodland
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5m Jun 17, 2020
5m
Ep. 571 - The King of Staten Island
Devindra gets ready for a big move across the country amid the pandemic. David watches The Great while Jeff checks out Hannah Gadsby: Douglas. For the feature review, the cast reluctantly rent The King of Staten Island, the newest Judd Apatow movie starring SNL member Pete Davidson. Read Jesse David Fox’s piece (https://www.vulture.com/2018/01/dave-chappelle-how-seriously-does-he-want-to-be-ta...
1hr 46m Jun 16, 2020
1hr 46m
Ep. 570 - The Vast of Night
As the Black Lives Matter movement sweeps the U.S., David highlights some African American films available on streaming now. For the feature review, the cast watches The Vast of Night, the directorial debut from Andrew Patterson. Watch Ava Duvernay’s 13th here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krfcq5pF8u8) . Read about conflicting police accounts of protest videos in the Washington Post (https:/...
1hr 46m Jun 09, 2020
1hr 46m
Ep. 569 - Tampopo
David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss the launch of HBO Max, including their announcement of an in-development “Snyder Cut” of Justice League. This week’s feature review is a Devindra choice: the 1985 Japanese comedy Tampopo, the first self-proclaimed “ramen western.” Listen in as the cast discuss the joy of food Watch David’s review of The Last Dance here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zXbHuM4D...
2hr 3m Jun 02, 2020
2hr 3m
Ep. 568 - Capone (GUEST: Scott Wampler from Birth.Movies.Death.)
This week, Dave, Devindra, and Jeff stay in to watch Capone, the latest film by director Josh Trank. The cast is joined by Scott Wampler (https://twitter.com/ScottWamplerBMD?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) , Managing Editor at Birth.Movies.Death and co-Host of The Kingcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kingcast/id1512844649?ign-mpt=uo%3D4) , to evaluate this...
1hr 58m May 19, 2020
1hr 58m
Ep. 567 - The Lost Boys (GUEST: Dan Trachtenberg)
With no new release in sight, Dave, Devindra, and Jeff explore their "blindspots" - classic movies they somehow missed. Dan Trachtenberg, director of the movie 10 Cloverfield Lane and friend of the show,  returns to do an epic review of Lost Boys, the 1987 comedy horror.  Read about the true story of The Lost Boys’ sax man here (https://io9.gizmodo.com/the-true-story-of-the-lost-boys-sax-man-18...
2hr 15m May 12, 2020
2hr 15m
Ep. 566 - Bad Education
As shelter-in-place order extends, David, Devindra, and Jeff continue watching streaming content. David praises the brilliance of Dave, the FX Hulu original while Devindra loves Never Have I Ever, the new Netflix show created by Mindy Kaling. For the feature review, he cast talk about one of the few releases this year - HBO’s Bad Education.  Thanks to our sponsors this week: Quip, Feals, StoryW...
1hr 53m May 05, 2020
1hr 53m
Ep. 565 - Extraction
David, Devindra, Jeff check in on each other yet another week. The cast makes it up to past donors whose names got lost in the e-mails. For the feature review, David, Devindra, Jeff chat about Extraction, the new Netflix release starring Chris Hemsworth. Tune in to find out whether this is worth your quarantine time. Read Scott Tobias's review of Extraction here (https://letterboxd.com/scotttob...
2hr Apr 28, 2020
2hr
Demolition Man and Devs (GUEST: Alan Yang, director of Tigertail)
On this episode, special guest Alan Yang, director of the new Netflix film Tigertail, stops by to review 1993’s Demolition Man. Tune in to hear the cast discuss Sylvester Stallone and Wesley Snipes’s memorable performances. Stay after the show for a in-depth review of Devs, the sci-fi limited series written and directed by Alex Garland. Read about the predictive power of Demolition Man here (ht...
1hr 51m Apr 21, 2020
1hr 51m
Ep. 563 - Tiger King
The Netflix documentary series Tiger King could not have come at a better time as we hunker down. David, Devindra, and Jeff go on this wild kitty-cat ride and re-evaluate the boundary between reality TV show and documentary film.  Thanks to our sponsors this week: Quip, StoryWorth, and BetterHelp.  Visit getquip.com/FILMCAST and get your first re-fill FREE.  Go storyworth.com/SLASHFILMCAST and ...
1hr 39m Apr 14, 2020
1hr 39m
Ep. 562 - Portrait of a Lady on Fire (GUEST: Valerie Complex)
Another week, another opportunity to catch up on some movies at home. In this episode, David, Devindra, Jeff are joined by Valerie Complex (https://valeriecomplex.com/) to review Portrait of a Lady on Fire, now available streaming on Hulu. Check out Devindra's review of Quibi here (https://www.engadget.com/quibi-mobile-video-review-040106790.html) .  Thanks to our sponsors this week:  Betterhel...
1hr 53m Apr 07, 2020
1hr 53m
Ep. 561 - Bloodshot (GUEST: Patrick H Willems)
As social-distancing continues, David, Jeff, Devindra stay in to watch Bloodshot with guest host Patrick H. Willems. Was the latest Vin Diesel action flick worth the $20 rental? Stay safe everyone!  Check out Patrick's main Youtube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF1fG3gT44nGTPU2sVLoFWg) and his second Youtube channel Patrick Willem Presents (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMAwBUlax...
1hr 27m Mar 31, 2020
1hr 27m
Ep. 560 - Judgment Night (GUEST: Dan Trachtenberg, director of 10 Cloverfield Lane)
In this special episode of the Slashfilmcast, David, Devindra, Jeff are joined by Dan Trachtenberg, friend of the show and director of 10 Cloverfield Lane. The cast plus our special guest review Judgment Night, the 1993 thriller directed by Stephen Hopkins. Listen and subscribe to David’s newest podcast Culturally Relevant (https://culturallyrelevantshow.com/) and subscribe to his YouTube chann...
1hr 35m Mar 24, 2020
1hr 35m
Ep. 559 - Onward, Giri/Haji, Freaks, Love Is Blind, The Outsider
As studios pull big releases from theaters, Jeff manages to catch the latest Pixar movie Onward in theater while the rest of the cast stay in and watch some streaming content.  For more information on how to confront a pandemic, take a listen to the NYTimes podcast The Daily.  -Confronting a Pandemic (https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/12/podcasts/the-daily/coronavirus-pandemic.html?) -Learning to...
1hr 27m Mar 17, 2020
1hr 27m
Ep. 558 - The Invisible Man
David, Devindra, and Jeff talk about the impact of COVID-19 on the movie industry. For the feature review, the cast reviews The Invisible Man, a Blumhouse produced horror written and directed by Leigh Whannell. Does this reboot revive Universal’s Dark Universe?  Thanks to our sponsors this week: Quip and Light Stream Go to getquip.com/FILMCAST, RIGHT NOW, you’ll get your first refill FREE. For ...
1hr 20m Mar 10, 2020
1hr 20m
Ep. 557 - Downhill, The Lodge, Devs, Standing Up, Falling Down
David checks out a few smaller movies while Jeff catches up on episode 5 of the show Mythic Quest. In the After Dark segment, the cast throw some shade at blu-ray and discuss the black and white conversion of films.  Read Top 10 Reasons Blu-ray Sucks by Cinemassacre here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tetXKdi9U3c) .  Thanks to our sponsors this week: Lensabl and Feals  To get 20% off your fir...
1hr 9m Mar 03, 2020
1hr 9m
Ep. 556 - Sonic The Hedgehog
David, Devindra, Jeff come together to review Sonic the Hedgehog, the new film based on the popular video game franchise. Tune in to find out whether the recent digital makeover helped the film in the box office. Watch the highlights from Sonic’s 25th celebration here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uipt68Tghl8) .  Thanks for our sponsors this week: Lensabl and Quip To get 20% off your first l...
1hr 12m Feb 25, 2020
1hr 12m
Ep. 555 - Mythic Quest, McMillions, Locke and Key, Bojack Horseman
With the end of Bojack Horseman and the beginning of Mythic Quest, it’s a “What We’ve been Watching” episode of the Slashfilmcast. David, Devindra, Jeff dive into some new Netflix, HBO, and even Apple content. Stay for the after dark to see how the cast manages their digital movie library.  Thanks to our sponsors this week: LightStream, Pretty Litter Get an additional interest rate discount by ...
1hr 38m Feb 18, 2020
1hr 38m
Ep. 554- Birds of Prey (GUEST: Angie Han from Mashable)
It’s the first day of the new format! David, Devindra, Jeff and Angie Han (https://twitter.com/ajhan?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) , deputy entertainment editor @mashable (https://twitter.com/mashable) , jump straight into a feature review of Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn, the latest film by director Cathy Yan. How did the female v...
1hr 21m Feb 11, 2020
1hr 21m
Ep. 553 - The Rhythm Section
David and Jeff debate the differences between a documentary series and reality television. More Slashfilm meetups pop up around the country, fight club style. The cast discusses The Rhythm Section, the latest movie by director Reed Marano, for their feature review. Read about the origin of EGOT here in the Atlantic (https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2016/06/the-strange-tragicomi...
1hr 36m Feb 04, 2020
1hr 36m
Ep. 552 - The Gentlemen
David corrects a gross mistake he made about the physiology of the Na’vi. The cast feels nostalgic with Star Trek: Picard. For the feature review, David, Devindra, and Jeff takes on The Gentlemen, the latest film by director Guy Ritchie. Read about the life of a Hollywood Boulevard’s Superman here (https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2019-11-09/how-hollywoods-star-superman-wound-up-homeles...
1hr 23m Jan 28, 2020
1hr 23m
Ep. 551 - Little Women (GUEST: Melissa Tamminga from Seattle Screen Scene)
David goes to Hollywood and meets a very culturally relevant character. For the feature review, the cast plus Melissa Tamminga (https://twitter.com/oneaprilday?lang=en) , writer for @SeattleScreen (https://twitter.com/SeattleScreen) , discuss Greta Gerwig’s Little Women, the latest reincarnation of the beloved story.  Thanks to our sponsor this week: Pretty litter, Lightstream, Quip Go to http:...
1hr 39m Jan 22, 2020
1hr 39m
Ep. 550 - 1917
David, Devindra, Jeff chat about the latest Oscar nominations, the new Avatar concept car, and new 8k TV releases (spoiler alert: don’t buy one yet). The cast reviews 1917, a historic war epic written and directed by Sam Mendes.  To come see David and watch The Tobolowsky Files recorded live, go to filmingtobo.com (http://filmingtobo.com/) (please only RSVP if you could make it!)  Read Drew McW...
1hr 49m Jan 15, 2020
1hr 49m
Ep. 549 - The Top 10 Films of 2019
David, Devindra, Jeff countdown their top ten movies of 2019
2hr 23m Jan 07, 2020
2hr 23m
Bonus Ep. - Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker follow-ups
Dave, Devindra, and Jeff discuss all the discourse that's happened around Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker since their review.
1hr 29m Dec 31, 2019
1hr 29m
Ep. 548 - Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
David, Devindra, Jeff, and Peter awaken to devote an entire episode to Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker, the third installment in the Star Wars sequel trilogy. Are the cast ready for the return of the J.J. Abrams? Or are they reminiscing the last director?  Thanks to our sponsor this week: PrettyLitter  Change your kitty litter today! Go to PrettyLitter.com and use code FILMCAST fo...
2hr 7m Dec 20, 2019
2hr 7m
Ep. 547 - Marriage Story + Uncut Gems
This holiday season, David, Devindra, Jeff give the gift of a double-feature. The cast reviews Marriage Story, the latest Netflix film by Noah Baumbach, and Uncut Gems, a crime drama featuring a rough looking Adam Sandler.  Thanks to our sponsors this week: 8hours and Feals. Visit 8hours.com (http://8hours.com/) for your hand-picked and exclusive videos on film and television. Become a member t...
1hr 52m Dec 17, 2019
1hr 52m
Bonus Ep. - Rian Johnson goes deep on 'Knives Out'
Writer/director Rian Johnson returns to the Slashfilmcast to discuss his inspirations for his new hit film, 'Knives Out.'
54m Dec 13, 2019
54m
Ep. 546 - The Irishman (GUEST: Melissa Tamminga from Seattle Screen Scene)
As 2019 comes to an end, David, Devindra, and Jeff evaluate the merits of "worst of the year" list. For the feature review, the cast plus Melissa Tamminga (https://twitter.com/oneaprilday?lang=en) , writer for @SeattleScreen (https://twitter.com/SeattleScreen) , discuss The Irishman, the latest crime drama directed and produced by Martin Scorsese. Does the three and half hour Netflix epic live ...
1hr 50m Dec 10, 2019
1hr 50m