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Talk To Me (Just The Review)
Exclusive to Patrons: We're bringing you our review of Talk To Me early! David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss A24's latest horror flick and why they're already excited for the sequel.Spoilers begin at around ~13:45 into this audio.Note: This is just the review segment of next week's podcast episode. The Talk To Me podcast episode next week will air as usual, with this exact same segme...
After Dark: What Movie Would We Show Aliens, Daily Work Schedules, Meditation
David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss what movies they would show aliens to demonstrate the best of humanity, what their workdays are like, and the importance of controlling your own thoughts.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.
Open Thread: Patreon Mailbag (August 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.Also: If we didn't get to your question last time around, you are welcome to re-post them. Thanks, as always, for your support.
Ep. 734 - TMNT: Mutant Mayhem and Meg 2: The Trench
David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss the new Beanie Baby movie, whether Hidden Strike is worthy of being the number 1 film in 50 countries, and why This Fool is worth checking out. Then, it's a surprise double review as the boys tackle Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem as well as Meg 2: The Trench.We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following plat...
After Dark: Disney Discontinues Physical Media in Australia, Magical Changes to Movie Theaters, Alternate Jobs
David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss the slow demise of physical media, run down some additional names for Devindra fans, reflect on what alternate careers they would've chosen, and discuss what magical changes they would make to movie theaters if they could. Plus: David goes on a rant about what it's like being bald in a theater.PATRONS: You can get this audio in your podcast app by going to...
Ep. 733 - Barbie (GUEST: Brooke Obie)
David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss some thrilling sports documentaries, including The Deepest Breath and Just. One. Mile., and Devindra weighs in on the depiction of Guyana in Full Circle. Then, it's time for Brooke Obie to join us to discuss Barbie. Read more of Brooke's work at The Grio.We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTub...
Barbie (Just The Review)
Exclusive to Patrons: We're bringing you our review of Barbie early! David, Devindra, and Jeff are joined by filmmaker and film critic Brooke Obie to discuss Greta Gerwig's take on one of the most iconic characters/dolls/toys of all time.Spoilers begin at around ~21:00 into this audio.Note: This is just the review segment of next week's podcast episode. The Barbie podcast episode next ...
After Dark: Physical Media Updates
Devindra and David discuss physical media: your responses to last week's conversation, recent purchases they've made, and that wacky plan to release Wandavision via a disc-less empty box. Then, they discuss what Devindra groupies should be called.PATRONS: You can get this audio in your podcast app by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast, going to the "My Membership" section, and copyin...
Ep. 732 - Oppenheimer (GUEST: Patrick Willems)
David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss the true meaning behind Barbenheimer day, praise the sci-fi fun of They Cloned Tyrone, and get moved by different documentaries about Steph Curry and the atomic bomb. Then, Patrick Willems joins us to discuss Oppenheimer! Check out Patrick's video essay on Christopher Nolan's films right here.We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follo...
Oppenheimer (Just The Review)
Exclusive to Patrons: We're bringing you our review of Oppenheimer early! David, Devindra, and Jeff are joined by Patrick Willems to discuss Christopher Nolan's latest film, which is an ambitious biopic about the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer.Spoilers begin at around ~46:30 into this audio.Note: This is just the review segment of next week's podcast episode. The Oppenheimer podcast epi...
After Dark: Watching Trailers in IMAX, Memorable VHS Covers, Kirk/Spock/Bones,
David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss what it's like to watch trailers in IMAX, which VHS covers they remember from childhood, and which one of them would be Kirk, Spock, or Bones in the Star Trek original series.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...
Ep. 731 - Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One
David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss the state of the strikes in Hollywood and how they are likely to impact prediction, before discussing Steven Soderbergh's Full Circle, new episodes of Bluey, and whether or not 65 is worth your time. Then, it's time for our review of Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One.We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the fo...
Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One (Just The Review)
Exclusive to Patrons: We're bringing you our review of Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One early! David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss the latest Tom Cruise/Chris McQuarrie joint and whether it lives up to the quality of its predecessors.Spoilers begin at around ~20:00 into this audio.Note: This is just the review segment of next week's podcast episode. The Dead Reckoning podcast ep...
After Dark: The State of the Strikes, Philosophical Questions, The Bear Season 2
David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss the state of the Hollywood strikes, ponder some big philosophical questions. Then, at around 33:30 in, they discuss the second season of The Bear on Hulu.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. 730 - Joy Ride (GUEST: Hoai-Tran Bui from Inverse)
David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss why Nimona is good wholesome fun, how The YouTube Effect is a great time capsule, and the way the weird wonderful world of I'm a Virgo comes to life. Then, Hoai-Tran Bui joins us from Inverse to discuss Joy Ride. Check out her piece on the stunts of Mission: Impossible. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platf...
Open Thread: Patreon Mailbag (July 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.Also: If we didn't get to your question last time around, you are welcome to re-post them. Thanks, as always, for your support.
After Dark: John Woo in Vulture, David Zaslav in GQ, Art That Causes a Rift, De-Aging Technology
David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss Bilge Ebiri's John Woo interview and David Zaslav's profile in GQ (UPDATE: Washington Post has a post-mortem about this). Then it's time to talk about movies that have caused rifts and when movies should use de-aging.PATRONS: You can get this audio in your podcast app by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast, going to the "My Membership" section, an...
Ep. 729 - Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss Alan Arkin's amazing career, the terrible news at the box office, and all the movies we're going to be getting from Mattel in the near future. Then they praise the awesomeness of The Bear, Blood and Gold, Hijack, and Justified. Finally, it's time to dive into Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure ...
After Dark: Lifetime Supplies, Wes Anderson's Asteroid City
David and Jeff debate what material they would want a lifetime supply of. Then starting at around 21:45, they discuss Wes Anderson's latest film, Asteroid City.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. 728 - Elemental
David and Jeff have an extended debate about all the terrible decisions that Hollywood is making these days, then talk about the greatness of Burden of Proof and The Bear Season 2. Finally, Devindra joins our review for a discussion of Pixar's latest, Elemental. Here's some of the news we discussed:-Secret Invasion uses AI-Paramount+ removes/cancels a bunch of shows-The Flash bombs even ha...
Elemental (Just The Review)
Exclusive to Patrons: We're bringing you our review of Elemental early! David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss the newest Pixar film and whether it deserves its current box office fate.Spoilers begin at around ~20:00 into this audio.Note: This is just the review segment of next week's podcast episode. The Elemental podcast episode next week will air as usual, with this exact same segment at the...
After Dark: How We'd Spend $100 Million, Movies Based on Books, Extraction 2
David, Devindra, and Jeff then discuss what they'd do if they had $100 million to spend on movies. Then starting at around ~18:00 into the episode, we discuss Extraction 2, now streaming on Netflix.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. 727 - The Flash
David, Jeff, and Devindra get excited about Black Mirror again, praise the subtle complexities of Past Lives, get sucked into the world of Merpeople, and reflect on why The Last Airbender is one of the greatest stories ever told. Then, it's time for our review of The Flash.We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok InstagramW...
The Flash (2023) (Just The Review)
Exclusive to Patrons: We're bringing you our review of The Flash early! David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss the newest DC film and whether it is, in fact, one of the greatest superhero films ever made.Spoilers begin at around ~22:45 into this audio.Note: This is just the review segment of next week's podcast episode. The Flash podcast episode next week will air as usual, with this exact same...
After Dark: John Romita Sr., Cormac McCarthy, Treat Williams, Movies We'd Take Back In Time, Vegetarianism, Best Meals, Cell Phones in Movies
David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss the passing of some great talents, reflect on their willingness to eat meat, and try to figure out what movie they'd bring into the past to blow people's minds. Also, here's Ted Chiang's article about ChatGPT and Steven Soderbergh's interview with Variety.PATRONS: You can get this audio in your podcast app by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast, g...
Ep. 726 - Transformers: Rise of the Beasts
David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss whether or not they'd watch Oppenheimer and Dead Reckoning in IMAX, reflect on the forgettable nature of Operation Fortune, recommend you skip The Idol, and get disappointed by the new Arnold documentary on Netflix. Then, it's time for the latest Transformers movie!We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platfo...
After Dark: Apple's Vision Pro, Jury Duty, Movies That Saved Us
Devindra reports back from his experience trying on Apple's Vision Pro! Then starting at around ~42:00 into the podcast, David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss Freevee's Jury Duty, the movies that their significant others also enjoy, and the movies that saved them.PATRONS: You can get this audio in your podcast app by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast, going to the "My Membership" sectio...
Open Thread: Patreon Mailbag (June 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.Also: If we didn't get to your question last time around, you are welcome to re-post them! Thanks, as always, for your support.
Ep. 725 - Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (GUEST: Dan Gvozden from The Amazing Spider-Talk)
We're making this week's episode available early for all Patrons. Thanks for your support! We will return to our regular schedule the week after next, with episodes coming out on Tuesday mornings for everyone.David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss the future of the Fast franchise, praise the drama of You Hurt My Feelings, question the ending of Ted Lasson Season 3, and get excited about the ret...
After Dark: The End of Succession and Barry
David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss the series finale of Succession. Did the Roy children each get the fate they deserve? Then, starting at around 34:30, they dive into the series finale of Barry. What did we make of the time jumps this season and Barry's ultimate fate? Listen to find out!PATRONS: You can get this audio in your podcast app by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast, going to the "M...
