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After Dark: Theater invaders, TikTok, The Paper Tigers May 22, 2021

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David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss security at movie theaters, blowing up on TikTok (Follow David on TikTok here), and the new movie The Paper Tigers (available via VOD - learn how to watch it here).

Ep. 619 - Those Who Wish Me Dead (GUEST: Roxana Hadadi) May 18, 2021

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The Slashfilmcast is launching a Patreon! Support us at http://patreon.com/filmpodcast.
David, Devindra, and Jeff are joined by Roxana Hadadi to chat about COVID vaccination and the Saw franchise. Tune in to hear David’s Jigsaw impression. For the feature review, the cast watches Those Who Wish Me Dead, the action thriller directed by Taylor Sheridan starring Angelina Jolie.
Follow Roxana Hadidi on Twitter!
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Weekly PlugsDavid - I’m on TikTok Roxana - Vulture recaps for Mare of Easttown and Gangs of London ; The A.V. Club recaps for The Nevers: Devindra - Engadget Podcast on Epic v Apple Jeff - cameo.com/jeffcannata
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)
What we've been watching (~36:00)David - #Slashtag; Spiral: From the Book of Saw, Some Kind of Heaven, Saint Maud Roxana - The Nevers, Gangs of London, Mare of Easttown, The Perfect CandidateDevindra - Underground Railroad Jeff - Hacks
Feature (~1:16:30)
Those Who Wish Me Dead
Spoilers (~1:39:14)
Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon. Listen and subscribe to David’s newest podcast Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his YouTube channel. Check out Jeff Cannata’s D&D show Dungeon Run and listen to 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 or like us on Facebook.
Credits:

Our music sometimes comes from the work of Adam Warrock. You can download our theme song here. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from SMHMUSIC.com. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Corwith. This episode was edited by Beidi A.
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Ep. 618 - Stowaway May 11, 2021

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The Slashfilmcast is launching a Patreon! Support us at http://patreon.com/filmpodcast.
David returns to a movie theater after more than a year away while Jeff gets meta with The Show About the Show. For the feature review, the cast watches Stowaway, the new Netflix sci-fi thriller directed by Joe Penna.
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Weekly PlugsDavid - Scott Seiss on going viral on IKEA TikTok Devindra - Engadget Podcast on the uselessness of Facebook’s Oversight Board Jeff - I return to The Dungeon Run this Wednesday twitch.tv/thedungeonrun
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)
What we've been watching (~25:53)David - Wrath of Man (in theaters!), Mare of EasttownDevindra - Demon Slayer Jeff - The Show about the Show, Jupiter’s Legacy episode 1
Feature (~1:15:05)
Stowaway
Spoilers (~1:25:00)
Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon. Listen and subscribe to David’s newest podcast Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his YouTube channel. Check out Jeff Cannata’s D&D show Dungeon Run and listen to 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 or like us on Facebook.
Credits:

Our music sometimes comes from the work of Adam Warrock. You can download our theme song here. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from SMHMUSIC.com. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Corwith. This episode was edited by Beidi A.
If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com.
Contact us at our voicemail number: 781-583-1993
You can donate and support the /Filmcast by going to slashfilm.com, clicking on the /Filmcast tab, and clicking on the sidebar “Donate” links! Thanks to all our donors this week!

Ep. 617 - The Mitchells vs. The Machines (GUEST: Dan Gvozden from The Amazing Spider-Talk) May 04, 2021

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The Slashfilmcast is launching a Patreon! Support us at http://patreon.com/filmpodcast.
David, Devindra, Jeff are joined by Dan Gvozden, host of the podcast The Amazing Spider-Talk, to chat about the new Marvel trailer and more. David drops a major spoiler bomb to Jeff on the British television showLine of Duty. For the feature review, the cast watches the animated Netflix film The Mitchells vs. the Machines, produced by Sony Pictures Animation.
Follow Dan Gvozden on Twitter here. Listen to the Amazing Spider-Talk Podcast here.
Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend a title for us to watch. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag website: https://hashtagslashtag.com/
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Weekly PlugsDan - Amazing Spider-Talk David - DChen is on TikTok!Devindra - Returnal review at Engadget Jeff - http://5by5.tv/dlc/389
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)
What we've been watching (~41:45)David - Couples Therapy S2, Kid Detective, Quo Vadis, The Mole AgentDan - The Show About the Show, There is no “I” in Threesome, Q Into the StormDevindra - Scott Pilgrim (at the theater!), The Boys S2 Jeff - Line of Duty
Feature (~1:34:50)
The Mitchells vs. The Machines
Spoilers (~1:55:50)
Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon. Listen and subscribe to David’s newest podcast Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his YouTube channel. Check out Jeff Cannata’s D&D show Dungeon Run and listen to 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 or like us on Facebook.
Credits:

Our music sometimes comes from the work of Adam Warrock. You can download our theme song here. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from SMHMUSIC.com. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Hillinger. This episode was edited by Beidi A.
If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com.
Contact us at our voicemail number: 781-583-1993
You can donate and support the /Filmcast by going to slashfilm.com, clicking on the /Filmcast tab, and clicking on the sidebar “Donate” links! Thanks to all our donors this week!

Ep. 616 - Mortal Kombat (GUESTS: Tara Ariano and Daanish Syed) Apr 27, 2021

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The Slashfilmcast is launching a Patreon! Support us at http://patreon.com/filmpodcast.
David and Devindra are joined by friends of the show Tara Ariano and Daanish Syed to chat about the good, the bad, and the awkward of the Academy Awards. For the feature review, the cast watches Mortal Kombat, the directorial debut of Simon McQuoid.
Follow Daanish on Twitter and follow Tara Ariano on Twitter.
Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend a title for us to watch. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag website: https://hashtagslashtag.com/
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Weekly PlugsDavid - Culturally Relevant: One Year in the Seattle Pandemic Devindra - Surface Laptop 4 review Tara - Extra Hot Great Daanish - Someone Should Make This
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)
What we've been watching (~28:45)David - Couples TherapyDevindra - The Nevers, Shadow & Bone, Waffles and MochiDaanish - Mighty Ducks Trilogy and “Game Changers”, Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpions Revenge, Lake MungoTara - Striking Distance, The Poseidon Adventure
Feature (~1:15:45)
Mortal Kombat
Spoilers (~1:31:50)
Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon. Listen and subscribe to David’s newest podcast Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his YouTube channel. Check out Jeff Cannata’s D&D show Dungeon Run and listen to 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 or like us on Facebook.
Credits:

Our music sometimes comes from the work of Adam Warrock. You can download our theme song here. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from SMHMUSIC.com. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Hillinger. This episode was edited by Beidi A.
If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com.
Contact us at our voicemail number: 781-583-1993
You can donate and support the /Filmcast by going to slashfilm.com, clicking on the /Filmcast tab, and clicking on the sidebar “Donate” links! Thanks to all our donors this week!

Ep. 615 - Nobody (GUEST: Matt Goldberg from Collider.com) Apr 20, 2021

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The Slashfilmcast is launching a Patreon! Support us at http://patreon.com/filmpodcast.
David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss the state of the housing market in the U.S. For the feature review, the cast plus Matt Goldberg, senior editor at collider.com, discuss Nobody, the new action-thriller starring Bob Odenkirk.
Follow Matt Goldberg on Twitter.
Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend a title for us to watch. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag website: https://hashtagslashtag.com/
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Weekly PlugsDavid - Culturally Relevant on One Year in the Seattle Pandemic Devindra - ASUS Zephyrus G15 review Jeff - The Dungeon Run episode 81 Matt - The 90s Noir of Carl Franklin
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)
What we've been watching (~18:30)Matt - Phantom of the ParadiseJeff - The Kid Detective, Before Your EyesDavid - Made for Love (Season 1, no spoilers)Devindra - Them, Made for Love
Feature (~1:09:39)
Nobody
Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon. Listen and subscribe to David’s newest podcast Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his YouTube channel. Check out Jeff Cannata’s D&D show Dungeon Run and listen to 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 or like us on Facebook.
Credits:

Our music sometimes comes from the work of Adam Warrock. You can download our theme song here. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from SMHMUSIC.com. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Hillinger. This episode was edited by Beidi A.
If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com.
Contact us at our voicemail number: 781-583-1993
You can donate and support the /Filmcast by going to slashfilm.com, clicking on the /Filmcast tab, and clicking on the sidebar “Donate” links! Thanks to all our donors this week!

After Dark Mailbag: Favorite Collections, Movies So Bad They're Good, Non-Region A Blu-Rays, Ranking Streaming Services Apr 18, 2021

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This is a bonus episode of the Slashfilmcast After Dark, which exists thanks to our Patrons over at patreon.com/filmpodcast. Sign up and receive bonuses like ad-free episodes and bonus After Darks!
In this episode, David, Devindra, and Jeff answer questions from our recent mailbag post.
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Ep. 614 - Concrete Cowboy Apr 13, 2021

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The Slashfilmcast is launching a Patreon! Support us at http://patreon.com/filmpodcast.
David laments the death of a premiere theater chain while Jeff contemplates his next move out of Los Angeles. For the feature review, the cast dives into Concrete Cowboy, the new Netflix film directed by Ricky Staub and starring Idris Elba.
Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend a title for us to watch. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag website: https://hashtagslashtag.com/
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Weekly PlugsDavid - Pfizer Second Dose Side Effects Vlog Devindra - Engadget Podcast: Michio Kaku on the God Equation Jeff - The Dungeon Run episode 81 twitch.tv/thedungeonrun
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)
What we've been watching (~33:09)David - Man Push Cart, This is a RobberyJeff - This is a Robbery, ShivaBabyDevindra - Invincible, Outriders
Feature (~1:23:20)
Concrete Cowboy

Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon. Listen and subscribe to David’s newest podcast Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his YouTube channel. Check out Jeff Cannata’s D&D show Dungeon Run and listen to 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 or like us on Facebook.
Credits:

Our music sometimes comes from the work of Adam Warrock. You can download our theme song here. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from SMHMUSIC.com. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Hillinger. This episode was edited by Beidi A.
If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com.
Contact us at our voicemail number: 781-583-1993
You can donate and support the /Filmcast by going to slashfilm.com, clicking on the /Filmcast tab, and clicking on the sidebar “Donate” links! Thanks to all our donors this week!

Ep. 613 - Godzilla vs. Kong (GUEST: Max Evry from ComingSoon.net) Apr 06, 2021

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The Slashfilmcast is launching a Patreon! Support us at http://patreon.com/filmpodcast.
David, Devindra, and Jeff give updates on the COVID vaccine, moving-going, and box office performance. For the feature review, the cast is joined by Max Evry, Managing Editor at ComingSoon.net, to review Godzilla vs. Kong.
Follow Max on Twitter.
Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend titles to us. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag website.
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Weekly PlugsDavid - David Farrier at the Webworm newsletter Devindra - Chat with the Follow Friday podcast and interview with Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi Jeff - cameo.com/jeffcannata
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)
What we've been watching (~22:00) David - Back (AMC+), WeWork: Or the Making and Breaking of a $47 Billion Unicorn (Hulu)Devindra - HappilyJeff - Infinity Baby, The Last Blockbuster
Feature (~56:45)
Godzilla vs. Kong
Spoilers (~1:17:49)
Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon. Listen and subscribe to David’s newest podcast Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his YouTube channel. Check out Jeff Cannata’s D&D show Dungeon Run and listen to 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 or like us on Facebook.
Credits:

Our music sometimes comes from the work of Adam Warrock. You can download our theme song here. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from SMHMUSIC.com. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Hillinger. This episode was edited by Beidi A.
If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com.
Contact us at our voicemail number: 781-583-1993
You can donate and support the /Filmcast by going to slashfilm.com, clicking on the /Filmcast tab, and clicking on the sidebar “Donate” links! Thanks to all our donors this week!

Ep. 612 - The Father Mar 30, 2021

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The Slashfilmcast is launching a Patreon! Support us at http://patreon.com/filmpodcast.
David, Devindra, and Jeff talk about the future of theater-going. Jeff praises the new animated series Invincible. For the feature review, the cast watches The Father, the Oscar-nominated film starring Olivia Coleman and Anthony Hopkins. Tune in to find out why this depressing look at aging is the quintessential Dave’s pick.
Read the New York Times article about “The Last Day of Her Life.”
Read The Atlantic article “Why I Hope to Die at 75.”
Read The New Yorker article on “The Comforting Fictions of Dementia Care.”
Use #slashtag on Twitter to recommend a title for us to watch. Thanks to Mike C for building the Hashtag Slashtag website: https://hashtagslashtag.com/
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Weekly PlugsDavid - Culturally Relevant: One Year in the Seattle Pandemic Devindra - OLED TV accessories guide Jeff - This week! Dungeon Run returns! twitch.tv/thedungeonrun
Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)
What we've been watching (~26:15)David - Bad TripDevindra - Calls, Tina Jeff - Invincible, Nate Bargatze: The Greatest Average American, City of Ghosts
Feature (~1:12:42)
The Father
Spoilers (~1:27:49)
Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon. Listen and subscribe to David’s newest podcast Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his YouTube channel. Check out Jeff Cannata’s D&D show Dungeon Run and listen to 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 or like us on Facebook.
Credits:

Our music sometimes comes from the work of Adam Warrock. You can download our theme song here. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from SMHMUSIC.com. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Hillinger. This episode was edited by Beidi A.
If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com.
Contact us at our voicemail number: 781-583-1993
You can donate and support the /Filmcast by going to slashfilm.com, clicking on the /Filmcast tab, and clicking on the sidebar “Donate” links! Thanks to all our donors this week!

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