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After Dark: PR Follow-Up, Crying in Movies, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon (2000)
David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss what they mean when they cry in movies. Then, it's time to deep-dive into Ang Lee's 2000 masterpiecec Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, which has recently been re-released into theaters.PATRONS: You can get this audio in your podcast app by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast, going to the "My Membership" section, and copying and pasting the RSS link to...
Ep. 710 - Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss whether or not you should get into Picard this season and explain the delightfulness of Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur. Then, Jeff reveals that he's a Yellowstone Guy before we dive into our review of Ant-Man and the Wasp: QuantumaniaAlso: we're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok InstagramWee...
After Dark: The Press Screening Experience, Road Trip Rituals, Live Movie Score Performances, Eating Etiquette
David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss the post-press-screening experience in regional markets, what their favorite road trip rituals are, and how loudly you should eat food during a movie screenings.PATRONS: You can get this audio in your podcast app by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast, going to the "My Membership" section, and copying and pasting the RSS link to your podcast app.
Ep. 709 - Magic Mike's Last Dance (GUEST: Jordan Crucchiola)
David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss weird sequel and sequel titles before delving into the creepiness of Servant and the pleasantness of Brian and Charles. Then, Jordan Crucchiola joins us to discuss Magic Mike's Last Dance. Follow Jordan on Twitter and subscribe to her podcast Feeling Seen.Also: we're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: You...
After Dark: Magic Mike and Magic Mike XXL
David, Jeff, and Devindra review and discuss Magic Mike and Magic Mike XXL in advance of their Magic Mike's Last Dance review for the main show next week.PATRONS: You can get this audio in your podcast app by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast, going to the "My Membership" section, and copying and pasting the RSS link to your podcast app.
Ep. 708 - Knock at the Cabin
David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss James Gunn's plan for the DC Universe, the specter of variable price seating at AMC theaters, and Netflix's embarrassing help center gaffe. Then, it's time for an in-depth review of M. Night Shyamalan's Knock at the Cabin.Also: we're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok InstagramW...
After Dark: 'You People' Follow-Up, All-Time Top 10 Lists, If We Had a Time Machine, Future Cringe
In this After Dark, David, Devindra and Jeff discuss podcasting as a profession, how they handle their all-time top 10 lists, what they'd do if they had a time machine, and what will make us cringe in the future. (see the NYTimes Future Cringe piece)PATRONS: You can get this audio in your podcast app by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast, going to the "My Membership" section, and copying...
Ep. 707 - Infinity Pool
David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss their thoughts on this year's Oscar nominations, run down some of the films they saw at Sundance, thentake a deep dive into Brandon Cronenberg's Infinity Pool.Also: we're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok InstagramWeekly PlugsDavid - Decoding Everything: Four Winners and Four Disappoin...
Open Thread: Patreon Mailbag (for February 2023)
Hi Patrons!One or more of our next few After Dark episodes will likely feature listener mail. Have any questions/suggested topics? Let us know in the comments below.Thanks, as always, for your support!
After Dark: Peeing in the Shower, Handshakes, Owning a Tesla, Rick and Morty News, Paul T. Goldman
David and Jeff discuss all kinds of sanitation situations like peeing in the shower and whether David will shake anyone's hands these days. Later, they dive into a spoiler-filled convo about Paul T. Goldman, streaming right now on Peacock.PATRONS: You can get this audio in your podcast app by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast, going to the "My Membership" section, and copying and pastin...
Ep. 706 - Sick
David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss whether or not Pale Blue Eye was actually worth reviewing, try to make sense of the internet's reaction to Velma, and try to and reflect on the pleasures of the unknown order of Kaleidoscope. Then, they dive into John Hyams' new film, Sick.Also: we're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok ...
After Dark: Rian Johnson Peels Back The Layers on 'Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery'
In this special episode of The Filmcast: After Dark, writer/director Rian Johnson returns to the podcast to troll David Chen and also to discuss the making of Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. We delve into topics such as: Why Johnson chose this particular mystery for Benoit Blanc to tackle Major deleted scenes/plotlines How Johnson structured the story How the look of the final shot was achieved...
Ep. 705 - Plane
David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss awards season contenders such as Living and Return to Seoul, dive into some weird horror movies like Possession and Skinamarink, then switch gears and decide to shun The Pale Blue Eye in favor of Plane.Also: we're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok InstagramWeekly PlugsDavid - Decoding TV: The ...
A Screenshot of This Week’s After Dark Recording
A preview of what’s to come this week on the podcast. Thanks, as always, for supporting this podcast and making our work possible.
After Dark: Looking Back at Our Avatar Predictions, Gladiator Sequel, Dwayne the Rock Johnson and Dave Bautista's Career
In this episode of the After Dark, David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss their Avatar predictions from 5 years ago, discuss the possibility of a Gladiator sequel, and ponder the careers of Dave Bautista and Dwayne The Rock Johnson.PATRONS: You can get this audio in your podcast app by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast, going to the "My Membership" section, and copying and pasting the RSS link t...
Ep. 704 - M3GAN
David, Devindra, and Jeff catch up on all the latest Avatar news, follow-up on what they missed in last week's Top 10 episode, and dive into the wildly successful horror comedy M3GAN.Also: we're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok InstagramWeekly PlugsDavid - Decoding Everything: The 10 Biggest Hollywood Fiascos of 2022Devin...
After Dark: Looking Back at the Films of 2022
David, Jeff, and Devindra look back on the films of 2022 and discuss: Honorable mentions Biggest disappointments Movies we didn't get Movies they didn't get Best film of 2023PATRONS: You can get this audio in your podcast app by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast, going to the "My Membership" section, and copying and pasting the RSS link to your podcast app.
Ep. 703 - The Top 10 Films of 2022
Santa dropped off one last present to close out the year…It’s The Filmcast’s Top 10 movies of the year episode! David, Devindra, and Jeff open 2023 by counting down their top ten films of 2022. Tune in to find out what movies took the top spots.Also: we're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok InstagramUse #slashtag on Twitt...
After Dark: Movie Stars, Making the Podcast, Darren Aronofsky's The Whale
David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss their definitions of movie stars (see Wesley Morris's piece in the New York Times), provide some behind-the-scenes insight into the podcast, and then do a deep dive discussion of The Whale.PATRONS: You can get this audio in your podcast app by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast, going to the "My Membership" section, and copying and pasting the RSS link t...
Ep. 702 - Babylon
David, Jeff and Devindra discuss why it might be worth paying attention to the Royals, praise Aubrey Plaza's work in Emily The Criminal, and get mildly disappointed by Violent Night. Then, they dive into Damien Chazelle's newest film Babylon.Also: we're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to subscribe to us on YouTube at youtube.com/slashfilmcast, as well as on Instagram and ...
After Dark: Avatar and DC Follow-Ups, Taking Notes During Movies, How We Make Our Top 10s, Advice for Younger Selves
David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss Edie Falco's appearance on The View, then respond to more of your emails about how we take notes during movies, how we make our top 10s, and how we would've advised our younger selves.PATRONS: You can get this audio in your podcast app by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast, going to the "My Membership" section, and copying and pasting the RSS link to...
Ep. 701 - Bones And All
David, Jeff and Devindra discuss technical issues with showings of Avatar: The Way of Water, Tom Cruise’s extreme marketing tactics and why the Interview with the Vampire series is more interesting than the film. Then, they take a bite out of Luca Guadagnino’s latest horror film, with a full review of Bones and All.Also: we're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to subscribe to u...
After Dark: The Mess at DC, Vague and Oblique References, 1 Second Everyday
David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss all the stuff happening at Warner Media/DC and the state of James Gunn's new cinematic universe. Then, they dive into the mailbag where they answer your questions about the use of "vague and oblique" and the process of recording 1 Second Everyday.PATRONS: You can get this audio in your podcast app by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast, going to the "...
Ep. 700 - Avatar: The Way of Water
It’s all led up to this moment, a cinematic event 700 episodes in the making…It’s an Avatar extravaganza! David, Jeff and Devindra discuss what it means to them to still be working on The Filmcast 700 episodes later and then dive into their review of James Cameron’s long awaited Avatar: The Way of Water.Also: we're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to subscribe to us on You...
Open Thread: Patreon Mailbag (for December 2022)
Hi Patrons!One or more of our next few After Dark episodes will likely feature listener mail. Have any questions/suggested topics? Let us know in the comments below.Thanks, as always, for your support!
A Brief Announcement About Next Week's Episode
Hi Patrons,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.
After Dark: Which Franchise Would We Marathon, Free Streaming, LASIK, Media Mashup
In this After Dark, David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss which franchise they would marathon and ponder the risks of LASIK surgery. Then, they play a game of Media Mashup! Thanks to Jacob C for helping us out with this game.PATRONS: You can get this audio in your podcast app by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast, going to the "My Membership" section, and copying and pasting the RSS link to your...
Ep. 699 - Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
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 M...
After Dark: Halloween Candy, Andor Season 1 (with Spoilers)
In this After Dark, David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss their favorite and least favorite Halloween candies, wonder how old Necco wafers really are, and then dive into Andor: Season 1 (with spoilers).PATRONS: You can get this audio in your podcast app by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast, going to the "My Membership" section, and copying and pasting the RSS link to your podcast app.
Ep. 698 - The Fabelmans
David, Jeff, and Devindra 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 ...
