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The Filmcast

The Filmcast
John Wick
Star Wars
Rebel Moon
Marvel Cinematic Universe
Hollywood
Stephen King
Final Destination Bloodlines
Fantastic Four
Netflix
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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David, Devindra, and Jeff practice some sleight of hand with The Only Living Pickpocket in New York, get some shut-eye in Nocturne, and approach the bench with War. Then they take a moment to admire the handmade beauty of Wildwood.

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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 episode, it's time for all of us to live up to our part of this year's Summer Movie Wager! Germain Lussier j... more

David, Devindra, and Jeff try not to stare with Clayface, head back overseas for season four of The Diplomat, and assess the woven romance of Wicker. Then they take an unblinking look at Elizabeth Holmes in You Can See Everything.

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In this bonus interview, Devindra Hardawar chats with Travis Knight, the director of 'Wildwood.'

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Recent Guests

Germain Lussier
Senior reporter at io9
io9
Episode: The Summer Movie Wager Payoff: AMC's Interview with the Vampire (First 3 Eps)
Travis Knight
Director of Wildwood and filmmaker at Laika
Laika
Episode: Interview: Travis Knight, Director of Wildwood
Jeff Cannata
Guest host for part of the episode (What We Were Watching)
The Filmcast
Episode: Ep. 894 - Primetime
Devindra Hardawar
Guest on this episode for segment including The History of Concrete
Engadget / The Filmcast
Episode: Ep. 892 - Hope
BJ Colangelo
Digital Managing Editor at Fangoria
Fangoria
Episode: Ep. 891 - The 2026 Summer Movie Wager Results
Peter Sciretta
Creator of slashfilm.com; co-creator of Ordinary Adventures YouTube channel
Slashfilm / Ordinary Adventures
Episode: Ep. 891 - The 2026 Summer Movie Wager Results
Sarah Sherman
Guest on episode
Episode: After Dark Review: Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma
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
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Episode: Ep. 874 - Mortal Kombat II

Hosts

David Chen
Host of The Filmcast (as introduced) with extensive involvement in film criticism and media discussions.
Devindra Hardawar
Co-host on The Filmcast, noted for industry insight and wide-ranging media commentary.
Jeff Cannata
Co-host on The Filmcast, known for film critique and engaging banter.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 6.9k ratings
  • Just wish …

    Great podcast but would be so much better if Jeff said his points just once rather than 3-4 times and would accept that it’s ok for others to have a different opinion than he does.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NotNinaSimone
    Canada2 months ago
  • 15% less Jeff, please.

    Writing this as a patreon subscriber of a few years, they need to reign Jeff in a bit in terms of his monopolizing the conversation. He’s always turned up all the way to 11, and I find myself skipping ahead to get through his rather endless, highly agitated reactions to everything that he experiences. I get that he’s a balance to David’s rather deadpan presentation but he seems to be talking as much as the other two hosts combined. Not sure how much longer I’ll keep listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    8348438e39
    United States3 months ago
  • Like movies? Here's a podcast…

    2026 Updated review:

    Took years off from this podcast because I got to be listening to too many things and had to cut some out. Recently came back to the podcast the past several months to hear some episodes on recent movies such as Obsession, Backrooms, Spider-Man, and others. The podcast seems off compared to what I was used to. David Chen still interrupts often and comes off as self important, main character syndrome. That hasn’t changed, but I wasn’t used to how Devindra has changed compared... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Cardsdrummer
    United States3 months ago
  • Best Movie show there is.

    Just the best movie review show. Mostly for Jeff. But all three hosts bring something different. And they often have great guest reviewers. And love their takes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kbraidz
    United States3 months ago
  • One of (if not THE) best film podcast

    My brother and I have been listening to this podcast for decades now and have always loved getting to chat about each weeks topics are. Every time I see a movie I think about how they covered it on the podcast or how they will cover it when they watch it. The show is insightful, funny, real, and feels like best friends having an informed and engaged conversation every week.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    3MO_F0R3V3R
    United States3 months ago

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Long-time fans enjoy the hosts' camaraderie and insights.
Some opinions polarize but overall warmth and expertise are valued.
Listeners appreciate deep dives into film craft and industry context.
Balanced critique and lively banter keep conversations fresh.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#137
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Apple Podcasts
#104
United Kingdom/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#114
Canada/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#94
Germany/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#101
Australia/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#183
France/TV & Film

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Summer Movie Wager Payoff: AMC's Interview with the Vampire (First 3 Eps)
Q: If you could get vampire powers but had to give up human life, would you accept that trade-off?
The speakers weigh immortality and supernatural abilities against isolation, losing family and food, living only at night, and having to kill. Germain declines, while Jeff says the offer initially sounds appealing but its costs change his view.
The Summer Movie Wager Payoff: AMC's Interview with the Vampire (First 3 Eps)
Q: Why was it so important for you that we watched this show?
Devindra says he has recommended the series for years and considers it one of television's best, praising its production, performances and adaptation of Anne Rice's work.
Ep. 898 - You Can See Everything
Q: Did you interpret that at face value? Did you believe that she didn't understand that clip?
The hosts disagree: David Chen considers it plausible that Holmes was pretending or being led by the questions, while Jeff Cannata and Devindra Hardawar think she may genuinely not have understood the comedy routine.
Ep. 898 - You Can See Everything
Q: What is the impression of Elizabeth Holmes that you leave this film with?
Jeff Cannata says the film makes Holmes seem more human and complicated, while Devindra Hardawar emphasizes her agency and ongoing manipulation; David Chen notes that the film leaves room for competing interpretations.
Interview: Travis Knight, Director of Wildwood
Q: How do you see the role of AI in the animation industry and the movie industry moving forward?
Knight sees AI as potentially beneficial in some fields but warns that generative AI can be used to automate creative work and displace artists. He supports technology that amplifies artists rather than replacing human creativity and experience.

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A lively, opinionated roundtable on recent film and TV, mixing sharp analysis with playful banter. Episodes often hinge on craft and context—biopics, blockbusters, and franchise storytelling—while weaving in industry trends, marketing, and occasional spoiler-filled takes. The trio balance technical critique with personal anecdotes, and headlines or politics occasionally color the conversation, making it soccer-moot in tone yet accessible for movie lovers and industry observers alike. A standout trait is mixing deep cinematic analysis with broad pop culture chatter and frequent sponsor reads between segments, which can help sponsors reach highly engaged, nerdy-audience listeners who value expertise and personality in equal measure.

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1. Germain Lussier
2. Travis Knight
3. Jeff Cannata
4. Devindra Hardawar
5. BJ Colangelo
6. Peter Sciretta
7. Sarah Sherman
8. Simon McQuoid

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