The /Filmcast (AKA The Slashfilmcast)

David, Devindra, Jeff, and Hoai-Tran Bui discuss The Meg's PG-13 rating, the pleasures of Castle Rock, and the brilliance of HBO's Succession. Be sure to read Hoai-Tran's pieces about what Crazy Rich Asians gets right about Asian-American identity, and why it's good that the film doesn't try to break stereotypes. Also, check out Jason Concepcion's piece on the anti-capitalist message of Succession.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.Shownotes (all timestamps are approximate only)What We've Been Watching (~10 minutes)Devindra - Jack Ryan, Castle RockFeatured Reviews (~22 mins)Crazy Rich Asians- Spoilers (~54 mins)HBO's Succession with spoilers (~1hr19mins)Credits: Our sponsors this week are Green Chef and Masterclass. For 50 dollars off your first box of Green Chef, go to GreenChef.us/filmcast. For a limited time, /Filmcast listeners get a FREE seven-day trial at MasterClass.com/Filmcast. 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, clicking on the /Filmcast tab, 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 regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss their favorite crossover events of all time, thank the #SaveDaveWave, plus David has a special announcement to celebrate opening weekend of Crazy Rich Asians. Be sure to read about how Crazy Rich Asians was made, the #GoldOpen movement, and how BlackkKlansman got revenge on Birth of a Nation. 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.ShownotesFeatured ReviewsThe MegBlackkKlansman-SpoilersCredits: Our sponsor this week is Casper. Get 50 dollars toward select mattresses by visiting Casper.com/filmcast and using filmcast at checkout. Terms and conditions apply. 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, clicking on the /Filmcast tab, 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 regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

David, Devindra, Jeff, and Kristy discuss the fun of Teen Titans Go! To The Movies, the enjoyability of HBO's Succession, and the riveting Netflix documentary, The Staircase. Also, Jeff gets disappointed by modern Blu-ray special features.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.ShownotesWhat We've Been WatchingKristy - Teen Titans Go! To The Movies, A Very English ScandalDavid - The StaircaseDevindra - Succession, MFKZFeatured ReviewBlindspotting- SpoilersChristopher Robin-SpoilersCredits: Our sponsor this week is LinkedIn. Hurry to LinkedIn.com/filmcast and get 50 dollars off your first job post. To enter our Avengers: Infinity War blu-ray giveaway, email slashfilmcast(at)gmail(dot)com with subject line "Infinity War" and let us know your greatest crossover events of all time. Entries due by Friday, August 10, 11:59 PM Pacifc time. US and Canada only, no PO Boxes.  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, clicking on the /Filmcast tab, 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 regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

David, Devindra, Jeff, are joined by Patrick Willems to review Mission: Impossible - Fallout. Check out Patrick's video essays about why Mission: impossible movies are great and who is Ethan Hunt, really. Also check out Patrick's podcast about Josh Hartnett, We Heart Hartnett. 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.ShownotesFeatured ReviewMission: Impossible - FalloutCredits: 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, clicking on the /Filmcast tab, 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 regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

David, Devindra, Jeff, and Kristy discuss what The Equalizer doesn't understand about its own appeal, and check out Carlos Lopez Estrada's Blindspotting. Plus, Kristy reports back from the 2018 Fantasia International Film Festival.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.ShownotesWhat We've Been WatchingDavid - Annihilation, The Equalizer 2Jeff - Come Inside My MindKristy - Under the Silver Lake, The Man Who Killed HItler and Then The Bigfoot, Anna and The ApocalypseDevindra - Blindspotting, Searching, The Expanse (S3)NewsJames Gunn firedFeatured ReviewSorry to Bother YouCredits: Our sponsors this week are Hello Fresh and Mack Weldon. For 30 dollars off your first week of HelloFresh, visit hellofresh.com/ filmcast30 and enter promo code filmcast30 For 20 percent off your first order, visit mackweldon.com and enter promo code filmcast at checkout. 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, clicking on the /Filmcast tab, 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 regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss Moviepass's surge pricing, try to figure out what's up with Three Identical Strangers, and get ambivalent about Who Is America. Be sure to read Aja Romano's review of Who Is America, Jen Chaney's review of Who Is America, Kristen Lopez's piece on disability in Skyscraper, and Katy Sullivan's perspective on Skyscraper.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.ShownotesWhat We've Been WatchingJeff - Three Identical StrangersDevindra - Gemini, Summer of Sam, BloodsportDavid - Who Is AmericaFeatured ReviewSkyscraperCredits: Our sponsors this week are Casper and AMC Shudder Go to casper.com/filmcast and use promo "filmcast" for $50 off select mattresses. Terms and conditions apply. To try Shudder free for 30 days, go to Shudder.com/podcast and use promo code FILMCAST. 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, clicking on the /Filmcast tab, 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 regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

David, Devindra, Jeff, and Kristy discuss AMC's Stubs A-List, the new season of GLOW, Ryan Murphy's Pose, and the thought-provoking Nanette. 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.ShownotesWhat We've Been WatchingDavid - Tag, Sicario: Day of the Soldado, The First PurgeKristy - Leave No Trace, Glow Season 2Devindra - Pose, Sharp Objects, BlockersJeff - Nanette Featured ReviewAnt-Man and the WaspCredits: 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, clicking on the /Filmcast tab, 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 regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

In preparation for 'Fallout' David, Devindra, and Jeff dive into every film in the 'Mission: Impossible' franchise. Be sure to read Erik Lundegaard's piece on Mission: Impossible, and Matt Singer's piece on why Mission: Impossible 2 is actually good(?).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.Shownotes:Overview of Mission: Impossible 4K UHD discs (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)Mission: ImpossibleMission: Impossible 2Mission: Impossible 3Mission: Impossible - Ghost ProtocolMIssion: Impossible - Rogue NationOur personal rankingsCredits: 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, clicking on the /Filmcast tab, 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 regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

David, Devindra, and Jeff are joined by YouTuber Patrick H. Willems to discuss the latest entry in the Jurassic Park franchise. Check out Patrick's essay on why Jurassic Park sequels don't work. 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.ShownotesWhat We've Been WatchingDavid - BlockersDevindra - Sense8 finale, Westworld Season 2 finale Jeff - Goliath Season 2Film NewsAMC's Premiere programGotti is badFeatured ReviewJurassic World: Fallen KingdomCredits: Our sponsors this episode are Intel and Green Chef. Learn more about the 8th Gen Intel Core processor with Intel Optane Memory at intel.com/youcould For 50 dollars off your first box of Green Chef, go to GreenChef.us/filmcast. 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, clicking on the /Filmcast tab, 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 regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

David, Devindra, and Jeff are joined by Matt Singer from ScreenCrush to dive into The Incredibles 2. Be sure to check out Matt's review of The Incredibles 2, as well as Screencrush's video essay on why the Incredibles were the villain of the film. Also: See Bob Chipman's review of The Incredibles 2.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.ShownotesWhat We've Been WatchingDavid - Ocean's Eight, Eleven, TwelveDevindra - First ReformedJeff - Killing EveFeatured ReviewIncredibles 2Credits: Our sponsors this episode are Intel and LinkedIn. Learn more about the 8th Gen Intel Core processor with Intel Optane Memory at intel.com/youcould Go to LinkedIn.com/filmcast and get a 50-dollar credit toward your first job post. Terms and conditions apply. 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, clicking on the /Filmcast tab, 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 regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

David, Devindra, and Kristy discuss the delightfulness of Paddington 2, the breeziness of Ocean's Eight, and the terror of A24's new horror hit, "Hereditary."Be sure to read Amanda Hess's article about Ocean's Eight.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.ShownotesWhat We've Been WatchingKristy - Ocean's Eight, Hotel ArtemisDevindra - ThoroughbredsDavid - Paddington 2, Sneakers, Sneaky Pete Season 1Featured ReviewHereditaryCredits: Our sponsors this episode are Intel and Casper. Learn more about the 8th Gen Intel Core processor with Intel Optane Memory at intel.com/youcould Get 50 dollars toward select mattresses by visiting Casper.com/filmcast and using promo code "filmcast" at checkout. 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, clicking on the /Filmcast tab, 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 regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

David, Jeff, Kristy and Alan Scherstuhl discuss writer-director Bart Layton's latest film American Animals starring Evan Peters, Blake Jenner, Ann Dowd and Barry Keoghan. Make sure to check out Alan's review of American Animals at Village Voice as well as Kristy's review at Riot Material. Lastly, David and Jeff conclude this episode with an 'After Dark' segment discussing the fallout of Solo: A Star Wars Story.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.ShownotesFeatured ReviewAmerican AnimalsCredits: Editing assistance for this episode was provided by Brian Davids. Our sponsors this episode are Intel, RxBar, and LinkedIn.  Learn more about the 8th Gen Intel Core processor with Intel Optane Memory at intel.com/youcould For 25 percent off your first order at Rxbar, visit RXBAR.com/filmcast and enter promo code filmcast at checkout. For a limited time, every order will receive 6 free samples – 3 of the new RxBar flavors and 3 of the new RX Nut Butters. Free sample offer ends June 30th. Go to LinkedIn.com/filmcast and get a 50-dollar credit toward your first job post. 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, clicking on the /Filmcast tab, 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 regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

David, Devindra, Jeff, and Patrick Willems discuss Lucasfilm's latest standalone Star Wars film, Solo: A Star Wars Story, directed by Ron Howard and written by Jonathan & Lawrence Kasdan. Make sure to check out more of Patrick's work via his YouTube channel and "The Internet's Premiere Josh Hartnett Podcast" – We Heart Hartnett. Be sure to read Chris Evangelista's review of Solo, Sam Adams review of Solo, and Ray Pride's review of Solo.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.Shownotes:Featured ReviewSolo: A Star Wars StoryCredits: Editing assistance for this episode was provided by Brian Davids. 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, clicking on the /Filmcast tab, 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 regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

David, Devindra, Jeff, and Kristy discuss the flaws of Evil Genius, the brilliance of The Detour, and the binge-ability of Killing Eve. Read Kristy's review of Evil Genius, as well as Pajiba's breakdown of what the doc leaves out.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.Shownotes:What We've Been WatchingDavid - Evil GeniusDevindra - Office (Johnnie To)Jeff - The Detour Season 3, Last Man on Earth, BarryKristy - Killing Eve, How to Talk to Girls at PartiesSlashfilmcourtFeatured ReviewDeadpool 2Credits: Our sponsor this week is Hello Fresh. For 30 dollars off your first week of HelloFresh, visit hellofresh.com/filmcast30 and enter promo code filmcast30 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, clicking on the /Filmcast tab, 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 regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

David, Devindra, and Amy Nicholson discuss Chloé Zhao's remarkable new film, "The Rider." In the After Dark, Devindra and David discuss HBO's "Barry" and reflect on 10 years of the /Filmcast. Be sure to check out Amy Nicholson's piece on The Rider, and listen to her new podcast with Paul Scheer.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.Shownotes:Featured ReviewThe RiderAfter DarkHBO's BarrySurface Hub 2 (trailer)4K Blu-Rays10 years of the /FilmcastCredits: Our sponsor this week is Casper. Get 50 dollars toward select mattresses by visiting Casper.com/filmcast and using promo code filmcast at checkout. Terms and conditions apply. 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, clicking on the /Filmcast tab, 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 regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy