The Filmcast

It’s the 800th episode of The Filmcast! David, Devindra, and Jeff celebrate this milestone by playing listener voicemails recalling their favorite moments from the show. Then they take in a matinee with The Last Showgirl, attempt to find freedom with All We Imagine as Light, and assess the architecture behind The Brutalist. Finally, they return to ancient Rome with Ridley Scott for Gladiator II. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Thanks to our SPONSOR:  UNCOMMON GOODS: Go to uncommongoods.com/filmcast to get 15% off your next gift. Weekly Plugs David - Decoding Everything: Matt Goldberg’s review of Wicked Devindra - Engadget Podcast on the DOJ pushing Google to sell Chrome + PS Portal cloud streaming Jeff - Jeff's Cameo Page Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching (~00:10:46) David - The Last Showgirl, Arlington Road,  Devindra - All We Imagine as Light  Jeff - The Brutalist, Better Man, English Teacher Featured Review (~01:10:34)     Gladiator II SPOILERS (~01:26:00) Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon and subscribe to his free newsletter Decoding Everything. 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. Credits: Our theme song is by Tim McEwan from The Midnight. This episode was edited by Noah Ross who also created our weekly plugs and spoiler bumper music. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from Simon Harris. If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail [email protected]. You can support the podcast by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast or by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

David, Devindra, and Jeff render a verdict on Juror #2, explore family tensions with A Real Pain, and return to the world of Dune with Dune: Prophecy. Then they step back into the colosseum to revisit Ridley Scott’s 2000 blockbuster Gladiator. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Thanks to our SPONSOR:  BETTERHELP: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/filmcast today to get 10% off your first month. Weekly Plugs David - Decoding Everything: Gladiator II Spoiler-Free Review Devindra - Engadget Podcast on the rise of Bluesky + Elon Musk/Trump Jeff - DLCpod.com Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching (~00:12:04) David - Juror #2, Martha Jeff - A Real Pain, Colin From Accounts Season 2 Devindra - Dune: Prophecy, The Penguin Featured Review (~00:57:33)     Gladiator (2000) Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon and subscribe to his free newsletter Decoding Everything. 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. Credits: Our theme song is by Tim McEwan from The Midnight. This episode was edited by Noah Ross who also created our weekly plugs and spoiler bumper music. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from Simon Harris. If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail [email protected]. You can support the podcast by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast or by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

In this episode, Dave, Jeff, and Devindra discuss Sean Baker's latest film, Anora. To get more bonus episodes like this, become a paid subscriber at patreon.com/filmpodcast

David, Devindra, and Jeff consider the first trailer for Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, consider the 4K restoration of The Fall, inject themselves with The Substance, and travel across the country with Will and Harper. Then they dig into the riveting thrills of Heretic. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Thanks to our SPONSOR:  UNCOMMON GOODS: Go to uncommongoods.com/filmcast to get 15% off your next gift. LINKEDIN JOBS: Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/filmcast. Weekly Plugs David - YouTube: Movies That Make More Sense After The Election Devindra - Engadget Podcast on PS5 Pro and new M4 Mac reviews Jeff - Jeff’s Cameo Page Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching (~00:41:24) David - The Fall (Mubi’s 4K Restoration), Will & Harper Devindra - The Substance, Will & Harper Featured Review (~01:04:30)     Heretic SPOILERS (~01:16:56) Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon and subscribe to his free newsletter Decoding Everything. 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. Credits: Our theme song is by Tim McEwan from The Midnight. This episode was edited by Noah Ross who also created our weekly plugs and spoiler bumper music. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from Simon Harris. If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail [email protected]. You can support the podcast by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast or by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.