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A Brief Announcement About Next Week's Episode Dec 09, 2022

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Just a quick announcement: Next week's Filmcast episode will cover Avatar: The Way Of Water, not Bones And All as originally promised. The podcast will also come out two days later than usual, on Thursday night, so that we can have a full spoiler-filled conversation about the movie.
Thanks for your patience and understanding.

Ep. 699 - Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery Dec 06, 2022

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David, Jeff and Devindra discuss breaking the bad news about The Willows Inn to a friend, the AI revolution and how it will affect creative industries, how yum Jeff Cannata is, the name of the new HBO Max and Discovery Plus combined streaming service, as well as the new Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny trailer. Then, they dive into a full review of Rian Johnson’s Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery.
Also: we're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to subscribe to us on YouTube at youtube.com/slashfilmcast.
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Weekly Plugs
David - Decoding TV: The Crown episodes 7-10
Devindra - Engadget Podcast on the Kindle Scribe
Jeff - Holiday gift suggestion
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)
What we've been watching (~29:16)
David - White Noise (Dec. 30 on Netflix), Bardo, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths, 1899
Devindra - Till, Four Samosas, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
Featured Review (~1:29:29)
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
SPOILERS (~1:40:34)
Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon. Listen and subscribe to David’s interview podcast Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his YouTube channel. Check out Jeff Cannata’s podcasts DLC and We Have Concerns. Listen to Devindra's podcast with Engadget on all things tech. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, follow us on Twitter @thefilmcastpod.
Credits:

Our theme song is by Varsity Blue, the newest project by Tim McEwan from The Midnight. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from SMHMUSIC.com. Our weekly plugs music comes from Noah Ross. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Corwith.
If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com.
You can support the podcast by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast or by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Ep. 698 - The Fabelmans Nov 29, 2022

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David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss what it's like to be mentioned on a popular YouTube channel, whether Apple TV+'s Spirited is worth your time, why you should still watch Gangs of London even if it's jumped the shark, and why Wednesday is great. Then, they dive into a full review of Steven Spielberg's The Fabelmans.

Also: we're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to subscribe to us on YouTube at youtube.com/slashfilmcast.
Thanks to our sponsors this week:

SizzlePitch: Use promo code FILMCAST at Sizzlepitch.com for $100-off one sizzle project.
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Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend titles. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag website.
Weekly Plugs
David - Decoding TV: The Crown Episodes 4-6
Devindra - The best laptops and tablets to give as gifts
Jeff - cameo.com/jeffcannata
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)
What we've been watching (~24:30)
Jeff - Spirited, Guardians of the Galaxy Christmas Special
David - Women Talking, Gangs of London Season 2, Scrooged
Devindra - Wednesday, Flux Gourmet, Watcher
Featured Review (~1:15:40)
The Fabelmans
SPOILERS (~1:43:32)
Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon. Listen and subscribe to David’s interview podcast Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his YouTube channel. Check out Jeff Cannata’s podcasts DLC and We Have Concerns. Listen to Devindra's podcast with Engadget on all things tech. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, follow us on Twitter @thefilmcastpod.
Credits:

Our theme song is by Varsity Blue, the newest project by Tim McEwan from The Midnight. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from SMHMUSIC.com. Our weekly plugs music comes from Noah Ross. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Corwith.
If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com.
You can support the podcast by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast or by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Ep. 697 - The Menu Nov 22, 2022

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David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss how the old Bob is replacing new Bob at Disney, James Cameron's awesome new GQ profile, and then dive into the history of Pepsi, the final season of Dead To Me, the pleasures of Fleishman is in Trouble, and Mark Mylod's new film The Menu.
Also: we're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to subscribe to us on YouTube at youtube.com/slashfilmcast.
Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend titles. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag website.
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Weekly Plugs
David - Decoding TV: The Crown Season 5 Eps 1-3 Review
Devindra - Engadget Podcast on our holiday gift guide
Jeff - DLC
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) What we've been watching (~30:00)
David - Pepsi Where’s My Jet, Fire of Love,
Devindra - Dead to Me S3, Tár, Cow
Jeff - The Simpsons, Strange World, Fleishman is in Trouble, Mammals,
Featured Review (~1:20:00)
The Menu
SPOILERS (~1:33:00)
Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon. Listen and subscribe to David’s interview podcast Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his YouTube channel. Check out Jeff Cannata’s podcasts DLC and We Have Concerns. Listen to Devindra's podcast with Engadget on all things tech. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, follow us on Twitter @thefilmcastpod.
Credits:

Our theme song is by Varsity Blue, the newest project by Tim McEwan from The Midnight. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from SMHMUSIC.com. Our weekly plugs music comes from Noah Ross. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Corwith.
If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com.
You can support the podcast by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast or by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Ep. 696 - Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Nov 16, 2022

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David, Jeff, and Devindra try to get into Aftersun (again), discuss the passing of Kevin Conroy, finally see some weakness in James Cameron's bluster, and try to figure out why Sylvester Stallone would want to become the Tulsa King. Then, they dive into Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
Also: we're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to subscribe to us on YouTube at youtube.com/slashfilmcast.
Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend titles. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag website.
Thanks to our SPONSORS this week:

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Weekly Plugs
David - Decoding Reality: Love Is Blind Season Finale, Decoding TV: The White Lotus Ep 3
Devindra - Deep dive on Magic Leap 2, NVIDIA RTX 4080 review
Jeff - We Have Concerns: Ignoble Prize Winners
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) What we've been watching (~22:30)
Devindra - Tales of the Jedi, Tulsa King, Transformers: Earthspark
Jeff - Tulsa King episode 1, Aftersun, Zootopia+
David - Pleasure, Derren Brown: Sacrifice, The Crown S5
Featured Review (~1:14:08)
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
SPOILERS (~1:35:45)
Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon. Listen and subscribe to David’s interview podcast Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his YouTube channel. Check out Jeff Cannata’s podcasts DLC and We Have Concerns. Listen to Devindra's podcast with Engadget on all things tech. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, follow us on Twitter @thefilmcastpod.
Credits:

Our theme song is by Varsity Blue, the newest project by Tim McEwan from The Midnight. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from SMHMUSIC.com. Our weekly plugs music comes from Noah Ross. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Corwith.
If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com.
You can support the podcast by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast or by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Ep. 695 - The Banshees of Inisherin Nov 08, 2022

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David, Jeff, and Devindra try to get into Aftersun, praise the indie series Headless, wonder why more people aren't getting excited about The Good Fight, and dive into The Banshees of Inisherin.
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Also: we're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to subscribe to us on YouTube at youtube.com/slashfilmcast.
Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend titles. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag website.
Weekly Plugs
David - Decoding TV: The White Lotus S2 and Decoding Everything
Devindra - Engadget Podcast on Elon Musk/Twitter
Jeff - cameo.com/jeffcannata
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) What we've been watching (~26:30)
David - AfterSun, God Forbid: The Sex Scandal That Brought Down a Dynasty
Devindra - The Good Fight S6
Jeff - Weird: The Al Yankovich Story, Headless,
Featured Review (~1:12:16)
The Banshees of Inisherin
SPOILERS (~1:29:54)
Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon. Listen and subscribe to David’s interview podcast Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his YouTube channel. Check out Jeff Cannata’s podcasts DLC and We Have Concerns. Listen to Devindra's podcast with Engadget on all things tech. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, follow us on Twitter @thefilmcastpod.
Credits:

Our theme song is by Varsity Blue, the newest project by Tim McEwan from The Midnight. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from SMHMUSIC.com. Our weekly plugs music comes from Noah Ross. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Corwith.
If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com.
You can support the podcast by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast or by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Ep. 694 - Decision To Leave Nov 01, 2022

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David, Jeff, and Devindra dive into the Curiosities in Guillermo Del Toro's Cabinet, are impressed by the drama in Women Talking, and hint at a movie that has been on Jeff's list of shame for 15 years. Then, they review Park Chan-Wook's Decision To Leave.
Also: we're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to subscribe to us on YouTube at youtube.com/slashfilmcast.
Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend titles. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag website.
Weekly Plugs
David - Decoding Reality: A New Reality TV podcast
Devindra - Devindra on TWIT 7471
Jeff - Throwing Stuff into Space
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)
What we've been watching (~26:44)
David - The Stranger, Fall
Devindra - Cabinet of Curiosities, The White Lotus S2
Jeff - Women Talking, How to Change Your Mind
Featured Review (~1:13:03)
Decision To Leave
SPOILERS (~1:29:30)
Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon. Listen and subscribe to David’s interview podcast Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his YouTube channel. Check out Jeff Cannata’s podcasts DLC and We Have Concerns. Listen to Devindra's podcast with Engadget on all things tech. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, follow us on Twitter @thefilmcastpod.
Credits:

Our theme song is by Varsity Blue, the newest project by Tim McEwan from The Midnight. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from SMHMUSIC.com. Our weekly plugs music comes from Noah Ross. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Corwith.
If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com.
You can support the podcast by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast or by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Ep. 693 - Black Adam Oct 25, 2022

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David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss the actual name of Wrexham, dive into the world of Netflix reality TV, and try to get excited about The Peripheral. Then, it's time to see whether the hierarchy of power in the DC universe changes with Black Adam.
Also: we're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to subscribe to us on YouTube at youtube.com/slashfilmcast.
Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend titles. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag website.
Thanks to our SPONSORS for this week:

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Weekly Plugs
David - A Cast of Kings Season finale recap
Devindra - Engadget Podcast on Apple’s confusing new iPads
Jeff - DLC 466 with Brendon Bigley
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)
What we've been watching (~12:00)
David - Tar, The Mole, Love Is Blind Season 3,
Devindra - Decision to Leave
Jeff - After Midnight, The Peripheral
Featured Review (~1:17:00)
Black Adam
SPOILERS (~1:43:00)
Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon. Listen and subscribe to David’s interview podcast Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his YouTube channel. Check out Jeff Cannata’s podcasts DLC and We Have Concerns. Listen to Devindra's podcast with Engadget on all things tech. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, follow us on Twitter @thefilmcastpod.
Credits:

Our theme song is by Varsity Blue, the newest project by Tim McEwan from The Midnight. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from SMHMUSIC.com. Our weekly plugs music comes from Noah Ross. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Corwith.
If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com.
You can support the podcast by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast or by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Ep. 692 - Halloween Ends Oct 18, 2022

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David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss the hilarious The Triangle of Sadness, the fun Chainsaw Man, the spooky Midnight Club, and the delightful Welcome to Wexham before diving into Halloween Ends.
Also: we're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to subscribe to us on YouTube at youtube.com/slashfilmcast.
Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend titles. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag website.
Thanks to our SPONSORS this week:

BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/filmcast today to get 10% off your first month.
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Weekly Plugs
David - Rings of Power finale review on Decoding TV
Devindra - NVIDIA RTX 4090 review + Engadget Podcast on Surface stuff
Jeff - We Have Concerns
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) What we've been watching (~8:00)
David - The Triangle of Sadness, Speak No Evil, The King’s Jester,
Devindra - The Midnight Club, She Hulk, Los Espookys S2, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, Chainsaw Man
Jeff - Triangle of Sadness, The Watcher, Welcome to Wexham,
Featured Review (~55:12)
Halloween Ends
SPOILERS (~1:09:15)
Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon. Listen and subscribe to David’s interview podcast Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his YouTube channel. Check out Jeff Cannata’s podcasts DLC and We Have Concerns. Listen to Devindra's podcast with Engadget on all things tech. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, follow us on Twitter @thefilmcastpod.
Credits:

Our theme song is by Varsity Blue, the newest project by Tim McEwan from The Midnight. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from SMHMUSIC.com. Our weekly plugs music comes from Noah Ross. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Corwith.
If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com.
You can support the podcast by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast or by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Ep. 691 - Amsterdam Oct 11, 2022

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David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss the best email ever written and weigh in on challenging social situations. Jeff praises the wonder of Tár and David reflects on his upbringing with Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. Finally the whole crew makes a trip to Amsterdam.
Also: we're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to subscribe to us on YouTube at youtube.com/slashfilmcast.
Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend titles. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag website.
Weekly Plugs
David - Decoding TV with Ashley Esqueda
Devindra - Engadget Podcast: The Pixel 7 and Google’s new devices
Jeff - DLC 464 with Kyle Bosman
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)
What we've been watching (~23:30)
David - Smile, Werewolf By Night, Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul.
Jeff - Tar, The Outfit, Werewolf by Night
Featured Review (~1:02:15)
Amsterdam
SPOILERS (~1:17:00)
Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon. Listen and subscribe to David’s interview podcast Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his YouTube channel. Check out Jeff Cannata’s podcasts DLC and We Have Concerns. Listen to Devindra's podcast with Engadget on all things tech. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, follow us on Twitter @thefilmcastpod.
Credits:

Our theme song is by Varsity Blue, the newest project by Tim McEwan from The Midnight. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from SMHMUSIC.com. Our weekly plugs music comes from Noah Ross. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Corwith.
If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com.
You can support the podcast by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast or by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

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