The /filmcast (aka The Slashfilmcast)

Note: This episode takes the place of the normal After Dark this week. It’s time once again for box office judgment day! Our friends BJ Colangelo, Germain Lussier, and Peter Sciretta return to the podcast along with the Filmcast crew to discuss this year’s summer box office. Which films surprised us? And who came out on top when all the points were tallied? Listen to find out! 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.  Each of your 13 picks (10 movies and 3 dark horses) gets a single score assigned to it by using the following rules: If your picked movie for #1 OR #10 is correct, you score 13 points for it. If your picked movie for 2-9  is c

David, Devindra, and Jeff head westward with Sacramento, take a look at the current state of mockumentaries in The Paper, and assess how much sadness they can handle in Task. Then they find out how high Spike Lee can reach in Highest 2 Lowest. 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 your first month. Weekly Plugs David - Decoding TV: What’s going on in Peacemaker Season 2 Devindra - Engadget Podcast on the lack of iPhone 17 hype Jeff - DLC Podcast Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching (~00:27:34) David - Sacramento, The Paper, Darren Aronofsky’s Pi (4K Remaster),  Devindra - Task, Women Wearing Shoulder Pads, The Paper Jeff - The Paper Featured Review (~01:02:18)     Highest 2 Lowest SPOILERS (~01:20:15) Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon

David, Devindra, and Jeff assess if all is fair in love and war in The Roses, trudge through the slime in The Toxic Avenger, and live through a family’s dysfunction in Long Story Short. Then they hustle through 90s New York City in Darren Aronofsky’s latest film Caught Stealing. 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:  LINKEDIN JOBS: Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/filmcast. Weekly Plugs David - Decoding TV: Matt Goldberg’s recaps of Alien: Earth Devindra - Engadget Podcast iPhone Air/17 preview + Why it’s a good time to buy a cheap EV Jeff - Jeff’s Cameo Page Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching (~00:30:41) David - The Roses, Weekend at Bernie’s, Unknown Number: The High School Catfish Devindra - The Toxic Avenger, Long Story Short Jeff - Long Story Short, The Thursday Murder Club Featured Review (~01:14:21)     Caught Stealing SPOILERS (~01:30:37)

David, Devindra, and Jeff belt out some tunes with the singalong version of KPop Demon Hunters, buy into corporate intrigue with Relay, and come over to the desk with Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan. Then they share their thoughts on the global animated phenomenon Ne Zha 2. 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: Dan Gvozden’s recap of Peacemaker Devindra - Engadget Podcast on Google’s Pixel 10 Jeff - Thank you to everyone who donated, especially Josh Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching (~00:09:56) David - KPop Demon Hunters Singalong (in theaters), Peacemaker S2, The Ugly Stepsister Devindra - Relay, Peacemaker S2, KPop Demon Hunters Singalong (in theaters) Jeff - Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan Featured Review (~01:12:04)     Ne Zha 2 SPOILERS (~01:41:55) Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon and subscribe

David, Devindra, and Jeff descend into the darkness with Night Always Comes, share some brief thoughts on the latest Spike Lee joint Highest 2 Lowest, and attempt to vanquish the Empire with Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi. Then they do some middle-aged ass kicking with Nobody 2. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Thanks to our SPONSORS:  LINKEDIN JOBS: Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/filmcast. HUEL: Get Huel today with this exclusive offer for New Customers of 15% OFF with code FILMCAST at huel.com/filmcast (Minimum $75 purchase). Weekly Plugs David - David’s YouTube: Meta’s AI Chatbots are out of control Devindra - Engadget Podcast on Ford’s $30K EV pickup Jeff - DLC 613 with Jenny Maas Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching (~00:39:51) David - Night Always Comes, Rashomon (2K Restoration)  Devindra - Highest 2 Lowest Jeff - Alien: Earth Eps. 1+2, Star Wars:

David, Devindra, and Jeff take shelter from the 2025 remake of War of the Worlds, hunt down Xenomorphs in Alien: Earth, and navigate friendship with the second season of Platonic. Then they investigate the high-concept horror of Zach Cregger’s latest film, Weapons. 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 your first month. Weekly Plugs David - Decoding TV: An Interview with the winner of Wings of Voice from The Rehearsal Devindra - Ask Engadget: What to do if you’re still on Windows 10 Jeff - Jeff’s Cameo Page Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching (~00:02:01) David - War of the Worlds (2025), Alien: Earth, Dangerous Animals Devindra - Alien: Earth, King of the Hill S14, StuGo Jeff - Platonic S2, WWE: Unreal Featured Review (~01:20:07)     Weapons SPOILERS

David, Devindra, and Jeff commit to the relationship horror of Together, head into battle with Chief of War, and explore adventures with small animals with the second season of Kiff. Then they follow the misadventures of Frank Drebin Jr. in The Naked Gun. 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:  HUEL: Get Huel today with this exclusive offer for New Customers of 15% OFF with code FILMCAST at huel.com/filmcast (Minimum $75 purchase). Weekly Plugs David - Decoding TV Newsletter Devindra - macOS 26 Tahoe preview at Engadget Jeff - The Science of Big Splashes Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching (~00:16:30) David - Together, She Rides Shotgun, Architecton Devindra - Happy Gilmore 2, Chief of War, She Rides Shotgun, The Count of Monte Cristo (2024) Jeff - Kiff S2, Billy Joel: And So It Goes: Part Two Featured Review (~01:05:06)     The Naked Gun SPOILERS (~01:19

Devindra is on vacation this week so to kick things off, David and Jeff return to the putting green with Happy Gilmore 2, head to space with Gattaca, and push their endurance to the limit with The Chase. Then, Devindra joins the show as the trio step into the next phase of the MCU with The Fantastic Four: First Steps. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Weekly Plugs David - David’s YouTube channel Jeff - Jeff’s Cameo Page Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching (~00:17:31) David - Happy Gilmore 2, Gattaca Jeff - Happy Gilmore 2, The Chase, The Devil’s Plan S2 Featured Review (~01:08:26)     The Fantastic Four: First Steps SPOILERS (~01:38:06) 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 a

David, Devindra, and Jeff step up to the mic with KPop Demon Hunters, dig into the world of modern dating in Oh, Hi!, and get back in the kitchen for season 4 of The Bear. Then they take the temperature of Ari Aster’s COVID-era Western, Eddington. 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:  HUEL: Get Huel today with this exclusive offer for New Customers of 15% OFF with code FILMCAST at huel.com/filmcast (Minimum $75 purchase). Weekly Plugs David - Decoding TV: The Bear Season 3 Review Devindra - TWIT 1041 Jeff - 60 Years of Fantastic Four History in 90 Minutes Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) What we've been watching (~00:29:02) David - The Bear S4, Smoke, Leaving Las Vegas Devindra - Oh Hi!, Escape from the 21st Century, The Chit Show Jeff - KPop Demon Hunters, Billy Joel: And So It Goes: Part One Featured Review (~01:22:48)     Eddington SPOILERS (~01:54:56) Support David's artis

It's time for the reckoning of last year's Summer Movie Wager! In this week's After Dark, Germain Lussier, Peter Sciretta, and BJ Colangelo return to the podcast to discuss Patricia Riggen's Disney Channel Original Film Lemonade Mouth.  Links: Read Germain's work at io9 Subscribe to Ordinary Adventures on YouTube Listen to BJ's podcast This Ends at Prom

David, Devindra, and Jeff go six feet under with The Shrouds, observe tech-bro world domination in Mountainhead, and try to bluff their way to the end of the second season of Poker Face. Then they take to the skies with the first DC film of the James Gunn era, Superman. 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 your first month. Weekly Plugs David - Decoding Everything: Superman Review Devindra - Engadget Podcast on Samsung’s new foldables  Jeff - Jeff’s Cameo Page Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching (~00:06:01) David - The Shrouds, Working Man Devindra - The Shrouds, Poker Face S2, Sing 1 + 2 Jeff - Mountainhead, Hacks S4 Featured Review (~01:01:07)     Superman SPOILERS (~01:29:18) Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon and subscribe to his

David and Devindra remember the great work of the late Michael Madsen, team up for some presidential action with Heads of State, and try to hunt down a deadly arsonist in Smoke. Then they decide if Gareth Edwards can recapture dinosaur magic with Jurassic World Rebirth. 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:  HUEL: Get Huel today with this exclusive offer for New Customers of 15% OFF with code FILMCAST at huel.com/filmcast (Minimum $75 purchase). Weekly Plugs David - Decoding TV: Dan Gvozden’s recaps of Ironheart Devindra - Engadget’s best Prime Day deals Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching (~00:09:46) David - Heads of State, The Amateur, Ironheart Devindra - Smoke, The Old Guard 2, Sister Midnight, Josh Gondelman: Positive Reinforcement Featured Review (~00:46:46)     Jurassic World Rebirth SPOILERS (~01:08:26) Support David's artistic endeavors at his

David, Devindra, and Jeff lean into the horror silliness of M3GAN 2.0, come aboard for disaster with Trainwreck: Poop Cruise, and get meta with the third season of The Show About The Show. Then they shift into gear with Joseph Kosinski’s latest film, F1® The Movie. 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: Matt Goldberg’s spoiler-filled review of Squid Game Season 3 Devindra - Engadget Podcast on our favorite VPNs Jeff - We Have Concerns - Snakebites for Science Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching (~00:34:03) David - Trainwreck: Poop Cruise, Squid Game S3 Devindra - M3GAN 2.0, Squid Game S3, This is Spinal Tap 4K re-release Jeff - The Show About The Show S3, F1 Hot Lap on Vision Pro Featured Review (~01:19:58)     F1® The Movie SPOILERS (~01:41:48) Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon and subscribe to his free newsletter Decoding Ever

David, Devindra, and Jeff go stargazing with Elio, try to make a match with Materialists, and get wacky and wild with Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure. Then they return to the not-so-distant zombie future of 28 Years Later. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Thanks to our SPONSORS:  HUEL: Get Huel today with this exclusive offer for New Customers of 15% OFF with code FILMCAST at huel.com/filmcast (Minimum $75 purchase). BETTERHELP: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/filmcast today to get 10% off your first month. Weekly Plugs David - The Decoding TV Newsletter Devindra - Switch 2 Pro controller review Jeff - Jeff’s Cameo Page Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching (~00:24:04) David - Elio, Justin Willman: Magic Lover  Devindra - Materialists, Best Wishes to All, Lulu is a Rhinoceros  Jeff - Elio, Pee-wee’s Big Adventure Featured Review (~01:00:29)     28 Year

In this excerpt of an After Dark episode, David Chen and Jeff Cannata review The Life of Chuck. To get the rest of the episode and get episodes like this ad-free and early, become a supporter at patreon.com/filmpodcast

David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss the exciting announcement of Spaceballs 2, fight their way through the end times with 28 Weeks Later, and buckle down for the struggles of Straw. Then they return to the isle of Berk for the live action remake of How to Train Your Dragon. 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:  LINKEDIN JOBS: Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/filmcast. Weekly Plugs David - Decoding Everything Devindra - Engadget Podcast wrapping up Switch 2 review, Summer Game Fest and WWDC Jeff - runjeffrun.com Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching (~00:14:23) David - 28 Weeks Later, Titan: The OceanGate Submersible Disaster, Implosion: The Titanic Sub Disaster, Straw Devindra - 28 Weeks Later, Yo Gabba GabbaLand!: Tiny Desk Concert Jeff - The Rehearsal S2 Featured Review (~01:09:50)     How to Train Your Dragon Support David's artistic endeavors at

In this excerpt of an After Dark episode, David Chen and Jeff Cannata review From the World of John Wick: Ballerina. To get the rest of the episode and get episodes like this ad-free and early, become a supporter at patreon.com/filmpodcast

David, Devindra, and Jeff test their lying skills with the second season of Poker Face and take a swing at greatness with Stick. Then they fly high with Wes Anderson’s latest film The Phoenician Scheme. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Thanks to our SPONSORS:  HUEL: Get Huel today with this exclusive offer for New Customers of 15% OFF with code FILMCAST at huel.com/filmcast (Minimum $75 purchase). BETTERHELP: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/filmcast today to get 10% off your first month. Weekly Plugs David - Decoding Everything: Ballerina and Karate Kid Legends reviews Devindra - Engadget Podcast on the Switch 2 launch + Apple’s WWDC 2025 Jeff - DLC 603 - The Summer of Games special Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching (~00:45:41) David - Mountainhead, 28 Days Later Devindra - Poker Face S2 Jeff - Stick Featured Review (~01:15:10)     The Phoe

In this excerpt of an After Dark episode, David Chen and Devindra Hardawar review Bring Her Back. To get the rest of the episode and get episodes like this ad-free and early, become a supporter at patreon.com/filmpodcast

David, Devindra, and Jeff attempt to land the plane with the second season of The Rehearsal, engage their survival instincts with Dan Trachtenberg’s latest film Predator: Killer of Killers, and get immersed at the Las Vegas Sphere with Postcard from Earth. Then they re-enter the dojo with their review of Karate Kid: Legends. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Weekly Plugs David - David Chen’s Youtube: A Tour of David’s DVD Collection Devindra - Engadget Podcast: Who needs an AI web browser?  Jeff - runjeffrun.com Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching (~00:24:21) David - Postcard from Earth (at the Las Vegas Sphere) Devindra - The Rehearsal S2, Department Q, A Nice Indian Boy Jeff - Predator: Killer of Killers Featured Review (~00:58:12)     Karate Kid: Legends SPOILERS (~01:19:51) Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon and subscribe to his free newsletter Decoding