The /filmcast (aka The Slashfilmcast)

David, Devindra and Jeff discuss the Academy’s new rules about documentaries, whether someone can be guilty of drive-by spoiling, and why the plot of The Fugitive makes no sense. Read up on why The Fugitive is great. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, like us on Facebook! SHOWNOTES What We’ve Been Watching (7:30) Devindra: Your Name, 13 Reasons Why, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Blade 1/2 David: The Fugitive, Detour, 2017, The Leftovers Jeff: The Detour, Last Man on Earth Slashfilmcourt (41:30)  Featured Review (50:15) The Discovery (1:02:25) SPOILERS Credits Our sponsor this week is Casper. Please visit casper.com/filmcast and use promo code “filmcast for $50 off your purchase. Our music sometimes comes from the work of Adam Warrock. You can download our theme song here. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from Simonmharris.com. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Hillinger. If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor

David, Devindra and Jeff discuss the shocking horror film Raw and the brilliance of Big Little Lies. Also, new /Film writer Hoai-Tran Bui joins us to discuss Ghost in the Shell. FYI: Our review next week will be Netflix’s The Discovery. Be sure to read Jeff Yang’s hypothetical low-budget Ghost in the Shell, Vulture’s review of Ghost in the Shell, and /Film’s review of Ghost in the Shell. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, like us on Facebook! SHOWNOTES Intro and Silence Blu-Ray contest winner (0:24) What We’ve Been Watching (6:15) David: Colossal, Raw, The Leftovers Devindra: Homeland: Season 6 Jeff: Big Little Lies, Rick and Morty Season 3 Premiere Wrestlemania Film News (28:30) Batgirl and Joss Whedon  Featured Review (40:45) Ghost in the Shell (1:08:45) SPOILERS After Dark (1:27:35) Credits Our sponsor this week is Hello Fresh. Please visit hellofresh.com and use promo code “filmcast30″ for $30 off your first w

David and Devindra go Jeff-less this week and discuss the prospect of a new season of True Detective, plus they share some disappointment over the new Dave Chappelle comedy specials. We’re giving away a Blu-Ray of Silence! To enter our Silence contest, email slashfilmcast(at)gmail(dot)com with the subject line “Silence Blu-Ray Contest” and tell us about your most religious movie experience. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, like us on Facebook! SHOWNOTES Intro and Silence Blu-Ray contest (0:24) What We’ve Been Watching (4:46) David: First ep of Iron Fist, Comedy Specials: Amy Schumer (Leather Special), Hannibal Burress (Comedy Camisado, Hannibal Takes Edinburgh), Dave Chappelle (The Age of Spin, Deep in the Heart of Texas), Devindra: Jackie, Planet Earth 2 4K Blu, Love S2, Crashing Film News (30:54) True Detective season 3 is alive (barely) $30 home movie rentals  Featured Review (43:00) LIFE (51:43) SPOILERS After

With Dave on vacation, Devindra and Jeff review the sequel we didn’t know we needed, T2 Trainspotting. They also chat about this year’s SXSW, the prospect of new Matrix films, and the downsides of good shows on streaming platforms nobody is subscribing to (looking at you, CBS). You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, like us on Facebook! SHOWNOTES What We’ve Been Watching Devindra (02:40): Baby Driver, Atomic Blonde, Alien Covenant Footage, The Good Fight Jeff (17:21): Trainspotting, Apple Tree Yard Featured Reviews (36:57) T2 Trainspotting Credits Our music sometimes comes from the work of Adam Warrock. You can download our theme song here. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from Simonmharris.com. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Hillinger. 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

David, Jeff, and Brad discuss the latest mega monster film in theaters, Kong: Skull Island. Then in the After Dark, we discuss listener recommendations for TV shows, talk Nintendo Switch, go over your Logan feedback, and figure out what a money horse really is. Note: This episode is publishing early, which means there won’t be a /Filmcast episode next week. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, like us on Facebook! SHOWNOTES Featured Reviews (02:00) Kong: Skull Island (25:30) SPOILERS After Dark (54:00) Credits Our music sometimes comes from the work of Adam Warrock. You can download our theme song here. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from Simonmharris.com. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Hillinger. 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 and clicking

David, Devindra and Jeff discuss the underappreciated Cop Land, the hilarity of Catastrophe, and what to do when you’re at a party and they put on a movie in the wrong aspect ratio. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, like us on Facebook! SHOWNOTES Follow-up (1:00) Behind-the-scenes at the Oscars Letting La La Land keep the Oscar What We’ve Been Watching (18:32) Devindra: Headshot, Copland David: Catastrophe Season 2, What Ever Happened to Baby Jane Slashfilmcourt (42:40) Featured Reviews (59:30) Logan (1:22:00) SPOILERS Credits Our sponsor this week is Hello Fresh. Go to hellofresh.com and use promo code “filmcast35″ for $35 off your first week of deliveries. Our music sometimes comes from the work of Adam Warrock. You can download our theme song here. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from Simonmharris.com. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Hillinger. If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e

David, Devindra and Jeff discuss Macon Blair’s impressive directorial debut, get pleasantly tickled by The Tickle King, and try to figure out WTF happened during the craziest Oscars moment ever. Be sure to read Harris’s take on the Oscars, and her review of Get Out. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, like us on Facebook! SHOWNOTES What We’ve Been Watching (03:30) Jeff: I Don’t Feel At Home In This World Anymore David: The Tickle King Devindra: I Am Not Your Negro Film News (18:00) Bill Paxton has passed away The Irishman The 2017 Oscars Featured Reviews (1:05:15) Get Out (1:14:00) SPOILERS Credits Our music sometimes comes from the work of Adam Warrock. You can download our theme song here. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from Simonmharris.com. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Hillinger. If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com. Contact us at our voicemail numbe

David, Devindra and Jeff discuss proper theater etiquette during movie credits, praise the portrayal of adolescence in Edge of Seventeen, and get awed by the performative brilliance of Sneaky Pete. Be sure to read up on fake news websites launched by A Cure for Wellness. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, like us on Facebook! SHOWNOTES What We’ve Been Watching (01:00) Devindra: Edge of Seventeen Jeff: Big Little Lies, Crashing, Sneaky Pete Slashfilmcourt (28:30) Film News (38:15) Last Jedi is plural Lion King casting Rufio prequel Featured Reviews (52:30) A Cure for Wellness (1:11:10) SPOILERS Credits Our sponsor this week is Audible. Go to audible.com/filmcast to sign up for a 30-day trial with a free audiobook. Our music sometimes comes from the work of Adam Warrock. You can download our theme song here. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from Simonmharris.com. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Hillinger.

David, Devindra and Jeff discuss the inspiring short film The White Helmets, the surprisingly good Riverdale, the disappointing Santa Clarita Diet, and the visually spectacular Legion. Be sure to see Louis CK on dancing as a profession, and David’s thoughts on Six Feet Under’s ending. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, like us on Facebook! SHOWNOTES What We’ve Been Watching (01:00) David: Magicians: Life in the Impossible, Oscar-nominated short-documentaries, Six Feet Under Devindra: Riverdale, Girls S6 premiere Jeff: Abstract, Santa Clarita Diet, Legion Film News (46:15) Mary Poppins is coming back Castlevania Netflix series Featured Reviews (51:00) The Lego Batman Movie (1:04:30) John Wick: Chapter 2 (1:25:00) SPOILERS for John Wick Credits Our sponsor this week is Casper. Go to casper.com/filmcast and use promo code filmcast to get $50 off a mattress purchase Our music sometimes comes from the work of Adam Warroc

David, Devindra and Jeff discuss the joy of Lego Batman and the surreal experience of watching the Super Bowl this year. Also, Peter Sciretta joins us to discuss the title for Star Wars: Episode VIII. Be sure to check out the Nerd Crew’s analysis of the new Star Wars title. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, like us on Facebook! SHOWNOTES What We’ve Been Watching (01:00) Jeff: Lego Batman David: No Other Way To Say It, Cameraperson, Toni Erdmann, Super Bowl, 24: Legacy Devindra: Arrival Blu-Ray, Sadako vs Kayako Film News (36:45) The Last Jedi Other awards  Featured Review (1:03:30) RINGS Credits Our sponsor this week is Hello Fresh. Use promo code filmcast35 at hellofresh.com to get $35 off your first week of deliveries. Our music sometimes comes from the work of Adam Warrock. You can download our theme song here. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from Simonmharris.com. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Hil

David, Devindra and Jeff discuss their reactions to the Oscar nominations, praise Jeff Nichols’ new film Loving, and recommend the absurd and zany Baskets. Also, check out Kyle Hillinger’s new film project here, see Jon Stewart’s takedown CNN’s tendency to leave it there, and watch John McTiernan’s latest video. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, like us on Facebook! SHOWNOTES What We’ve Been Watching (5:02) Devindra: Loving, Young Pope David: Baskets, It’s Always Sunny Jeff: Dirk Gently Film News (27:45) Batfleck is no longer being directed by Affleck Oscar noms Featured Review (52:40) 20th Century Women (1:07:00) SPOILERS After Dark (1:22:25) SPLIT feedback Director comebacks Credits Our music sometimes comes from the work of Adam Warrock. You can download our theme song here. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from Simonmharris.com. Our spoiler bumper comes from filmmaker Kyle Hillinger. If you’d like advertise w

David, Devindra and Jeff discuss M. Night Shyamalan’s latest. In the After Dark, we talk about top 10 lists, the fate of Twitter, and the psychological toll of Twitter. Read more about why Twitter is a mall and why Lindy West left Twitter. Also, we’re launching a Slack experiment! If you want to join our Slack, go to slackfilmcast.com and sign up. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, like us on Facebook! SHOWNOTES Featured Reviews (2:30) Split (with SPOILERS) After Dark (1:17:00) Listener emails The Slackfilmcast Re-launching a personal blog Dealing with Twitter trolls Kevin Smith’s thoughts on the internet  Credits Our music sometimes comes from the work of Adam Warrock. You can download our theme song here. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from Simonmharris.com. 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

David and Devindra discuss why xXx: The Return of Xander Cage is so bad it’s good, and why it’s what we need at this moment in our moviegoing lives. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, like us on Facebook! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

David, Devindra and Jeff discuss how much David doesn’t get Jim Jarmusch and get disappointed by The Girl on the Train. Then in the After Dark, Devindra gives a preview of the Nintendo Switch and Jeff and David discuss your (lengthy) feedback to our Silence episode. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, like us on Facebook! SHOWNOTES What We’ve Been Watching (4:00) David: Paterson Devindra: Queen of Katwe Jeff: The Girl on the Train Slashfilmcourt (26:30) Featured Reviews (32:30) Hidden Figures After Dark (57:00) Devindra attends the Nintendo Switch event The Family Man Silence Feedback Closing Thoughts on La La Land Credits Our music sometimes comes from the work of Adam Warrock. You can download our theme song here. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from Simonmharris.com. 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 s

David, Devindra and Jeff reflect on 400 episodes of the /Filmcast, discuss the Golden Globes, and also reflect on how the television format is changing. Be sure to read about the relevance of Children of Men as well as Jen Yamato’s review of Silence. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, like us on Facebook! SHOWNOTES Corrections to Top 10 and Reflections on 400 episodes (0:30) What We’ve Been Watching (24:15) David: Live By Night, The Autopsy of Jane Doe, Sherlock Jeff: Cafe Society, DirectTV Now Devindra: CES, Quarry, The OA Film News (53:05) How The OA is the next evolution in storytelling Golden Globe winners Featured Reviews (1:08:30) Silence SPOILERS (1:21:30) Credits Our music sometimes comes from the work of Adam Warrock. You can download our theme song here. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from Simonmharris.com. If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com. Contact us at our v

David, Devindra and Jeff discuss the top 10 films of 2016. What were the biggest movie trends of the year? Which movies broke through the noise? Which movies disappointed? Tune in to find out. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, like us on Facebook! Devindra’s Top 10 1. Moonlight 2. La La Land 3. The Handmaiden 4. American Honey 5. Manchester by the Sea 6. Arrival 7. Hunt for the Wilderpeople 8. Moana 9. 13th 10. Popstar Jeff’s Top 10 1. Arrival 2. Sing Street 3. Hell or High Water 4. The Founder 5. 10 Cloverfield Lane 6. Moana 7. Green Room 8. Captain America: Civil War 9. Kubo and the Two Strings 10. Hardcore Henry David’s Top 10: 1. The Handmaiden 2. OJ: Made in America 3. Moonlight 4. Tickled 5. Weiner 6. Swiss Army Man 7. Tower 8. Green Room 9. Moana 10. Christine Credits Our sponsor this week is Hellofresh. Go to hellofresh.com and use promo code “filmcast35″ to get $35 off your first week of deliveries. Our music sometimes co

Children of Men is 10 years old, and yet it seems more relevant than ever. In this bonus episode, Devindra chats with Anthony Ha, senior editor at TechCrunch, and Dwayne De Freitas, co-host of The Drill Down podcast, about the film’s themes and lasting impact. And perhaps we’ll figure out how to find hope in a hopeless world along the way. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, like us on Facebook! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

David, Devindra and Jeff discuss a good gaslighting double feature, give a shout out to the new Sense8 Christmas Special, praise Natalie Portman’s performance in Jackie, aren’t too excited about Ben Affleck’s latest, and wonder how David could’ve not loved Hell or High Water. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, like us on Facebook! SHOWNOTES What We’ve Been Watching (18:01) David: Passengers, Collateral Beauty, Fences, Atlanta (finished), Divorce (finished) Jeff: Hell or High Water, Live by Night, Jackie, A Monster Calls, Moonlight Devindra: Sense8 Christmas Special, The OA, Homecoming (podcast) Featured Reviews (1:08:00) Assassin’s Creed Credits Our music sometimes comes from the work of Adam Warrock. You can download our theme song here. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from Simonmharris.com. 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 Y

David, Devindra and Jeff are joined by Peter Sciretta to spoil Rogue One extensively. They discuss the film’s ending, speculate on the film’s reshoots, and get taken aback by some of the film’s horrible (and wonderful) visual effects. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, like us on Facebook! Credits Our sponsor this week is Casper. Go to casper.com/filmcast and use promo code “filmcast” to get $50 off your first mattress purchase. Our music sometimes comes from the work of Adam Warrock. You can download our theme song here. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from Simonmharris.com. 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 and clicking on the sidebar “Donate” links! Thanks to all our donors this week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For information

David Chen and Matt Singer from ScreenCrush review/spoil/take down the vile and morally reprehensible film, Collateral Beauty. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, like us on Facebook! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy