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The Filmcast

The Filmcast
John Wick
Rebel Moon
Marvel Cinematic Universe
Hollywood
Star Wars
Stephen King
Final Destination Bloodlines
Netflix
Fantastic Four
Dune
Summer Movie Wager
I Saw the TV Glow
Love Lies Bleeding
Gladiator
Monkey Man
Love Hurts
Eddington
Mark Kerr
Megalopolis
Marvel

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 w... more

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Recent Guests

Simon McQuoid
Director of Mortal Kombat II
Warner Bros. / Mortal Kombat universe
Episode: The Filmcast Interview: Simon McQuoid, Director of Mortal Kombat II
Simon McCoyd
Director of Mortal Kombat II
Unspecified
Episode: Ep. 874 - Mortal Kombat II
Matt Goldberg
Freelance film critic; Decoding Everything contributor
Decoding Everything
Episode: Ep. 866 - Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair (GUEST: Matt Goldberg)
Dan Trachtenberg
Director of Predator: Badlands
Disney Plus, Hulu
Episode: After Dark Interview: How Dan Trachtenberg Made 'Predator: Badlands'
Adam Stein
Director noted for his work on the indie film Freaks.
Episode: After Dark Bonus: An Interview with Adam Stein and Zach Lipovsky, the Directors of Final Destination Bloodlines
Zach Lipovsky
Director known for the film Freaks and experience in high-concept horror.
Episode: After Dark Bonus: An Interview with Adam Stein and Zach Lipovsky, the Directors of Final Destination Bloodlines
Ke Huy Quan
Actor known for his roles in "Everything Everywhere All At Once" and as a childhood star in films like "Indiana Jones"
Episode: Ep. 810 - Love Hurts
Ariana DeBose
Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in "West Side Story" and "The Prom"
Episode: Ep. 810 - Love Hurts
Alex Winter
Actor known for his role as Bill S. Preston Esquire in the Bill and Ted movies and director of films like Zappa
The YouTube Effect, Adulthood
Episode: After Dark: Rebel Ridge (feat. Alex Winter)

Hosts

David Chen
Host of The Filmcast
Devindra Hardawar
Co-host of The Filmcast
Jeff Cannata
Co-host of The Filmcast

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 6.8k ratings
  • I see that MAGA has entered the comment section

    This show is awesome and the threesome’s banter is always a fun time. The best! Don’t let the triggered rightist comments deter you from this amazing podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    X5forLife
    United States24 days ago
  • The best movie review podcast

    Easily the best movie review pod, year after year after year the guys are still going strong🫡

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JagerXL
    Australiaa month ago
  • it’s so bad :(

    don’t let these guys waste your time.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    flangeslammer
    United Statesa month ago
  • Consistent and Reliable

    The show rarely, if ever, has a week off. I admire its consistency and encourage the teams’ continued efforts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ihan-Lord
    Australia2 months ago
  • Excellent

    Informative, fun, creative, good-hearted, well-meaning, intelligent and topical.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tcga-mut
    United States2 months ago

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Some reviews note politics and debates can polarize, but the discussions remain engaging for many fans.
Listeners appreciate the thoughtful takes on cinema and industry trends.
Great show with insightful film analysis and strong host chemistry.

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Apple Podcasts
#103
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Apple Podcasts
#92
Canada/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#147
United Kingdom/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#49
Australia/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#176
Germany/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#183
Italy/TV & Film

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Ep. 872 - The 2026 Summer Movie Wager
Q: Devindra, what's your number one for Summer 2026?
Devindra leans toward Spider-Man Brand New Day, citing broad appeal across families and fans, and the momentum from prior Spider-Man installments.
Ep. 872 - The 2026 Summer Movie Wager
Q: Peter, what is your number one for Summer 2026 US Domestic Box Office?
Peter's pick is Toy Story 5, driven by franchise strength, multigenerational appeal, and historical performance of previous Toy Story installments.
Ep. 866 - Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair (GUEST: Matt Goldberg)
Q: Matt Goldberg, any reactions to the Oscar winners and surprises?
Matt notes that Sinners' Best Cinematography win was a pleasant surprise as it marks a historic first for a woman in that category, and he expresses mixed feelings about Sean Penn's win, suggesting other contenders like Delroy Lindo and Del Toro were more compelling in their respective categories.
After Dark Interview: How Dan Trachtenberg Made 'Predator: Badlands'
Q: Were you shooting for PG-13? Did it just happen to be that way or can you talk a little bit about the movie's rating?
I wanted to make a film that my daughter could watch and thought it would be great if a lot of kids could see it too; it just ended up being that way because of the narrative choices.
Ep. 833 - Eddington
Q: What did you think of Eddington?
I think it's brilliant and an extraordinary movie that addresses many real-world issues.

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A roundtable of three film-focused hosts delivers weekly discussions on the latest releases, industry trends, and streaming strategies, often weaving in tangents about AI, technology, and media business moves. Episodes blend spoiler-free analysis, long-running “what we've been watching” segments, and sponsor reads, with a strong emphasis on candid banter and personal viewpoints. Notable traits include energized debates, accessibility for casual listeners, and a willingness to tackle politics and culture as they relate to cinema—sometimes polarizing but consistently engaging for long-time fans and newcomers curious about film craft and industry context.

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The Filmcast launched 18 years ago and published 500 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on The Filmcast include:

1. Simon McQuoid
2. Simon McCoyd
3. Matt Goldberg
4. Dan Trachtenberg
5. Adam Stein
6. Zach Lipovsky
7. Ke Huy Quan
8. Ariana DeBose

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