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Ep. 824 - Final Destination Bloodlines

David, Devindra, and Jeff sink into the awkward world of Friendship, catch a getaway ride with Duster, and glimpse the dystopian future of Murderbot. Then they take a stab at their review of Final Destination Bloodlines.

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After Dark: HBO Max Rebrand, Final Destination (2000)

The Filmcast: After Dark is the bonus show where we talk about a variety of random topics that didn't make it into the main podcast - including your questions and what's going on in our lives.

In this episode, we discuss HBO's rebrand back to HBO Max. Then, it's time to dive into the very first Final Destination movie.

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After Dark Preview: Max Is HBO Max (Again)

In this week's upcoming Filmcast: After Dark episode, we discuss the recently-announced rebrand of Max to HBO Max. This video is an excerpt of that conversation that we're sharing with y'all now because we want to bring you this important analysis as soon as possible. Enjoy.

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Ep. 823 - Fight or Flight

David, Devindra, and Jeff go behind the camera with Wick Is Pain, hit the road with Last Bullet, and take the temperature on adult friendships with The Four Seasons. Then they ascend to cruising altitude with Fight or Flight.

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After Dark: Ranking the Last 10 Best Picture Winners

The Filmcast: After Dark is the bonus show where we talk about a variety of random topics that didn't make it into the main podcast - including your questions and what's going on in our lives.

In this episode, David, Devindra, and Jeff rank the last 10 best picture winners -- at least, the ones each of them have seen. This includes:

  • Spotlight (2015)

  • Moonlight (2016)

  • The Shape of Water (2017)

  • Green Book (2018)

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Help Us Decide What Movie To Review Next Week

Hey Patrons,

We're gonna try something different for next week's episode: We're gonna have you help us decide what to review!

We are considering two movies for next week's podcast:

1) Last Bullet (on Netflix)

2) Fight or Flight (in theaters)

Simply vote on the poll before the end date and your voice will be heard. Thanks!

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Ep. 822 - Thunderbolts*

David, Devindra, and Jeff investigate the political conspiracy of Zero Day, speak their minds on the post-apocalyptic film Azrael, and tap into natural wonder with The Americas. Then they assess the latest Marvel film as it explores the world of anti-heroes with Thunderbolts*.

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Open Thread: Patreon Mailbag (May 2025)

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.

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After Dark: What Legacy Would We Prefer, Hanging Out, Sinners Feedback

The Filmcast: After Dark is the bonus show where we talk about a variety of random topics that didn't make it into the main podcast - including your questions and what's going on in our lives.

In this episode, David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss what type of legacy we'd prefer, how we think about the concept of hanging out with friends, plus some feedback on our Sinners conversation.

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Ep. 821 - Havoc

David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss the return of Revenge of the Sith, marvel at the Industrial accomplishments in LIght and Magic, and then dive into Gareth Evans' latest action thriller Havoc.

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After Dark: Michael Bay's Outrun, Would the Winter Soldier be a Good Congressman, Tombstone (1993)

The Filmcast: After Dark is the bonus show where we talk about a variety of random topics that didn't make it into the main podcast - including your questions and what's going on in our lives.

In this episode, David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss Michael Bay's Outrun movie, what David Cronenberg thinks about the moviegoing experience, and whether the Winter Soldier would be a good congressman. Then, it's time to dive into the 1993 film Tombstone.

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Ep. 820 - Sinners

David, Devindra, and Jeff return to the rebellion with season 2 of Andor, run the numbers on The Accountant 2, and settle back into the discomfort of Nathan Fielder’s weirdness with the second season of The Rehearsal. Then they head down south for Ryan Coogler’s genre-bending epic, Sinners.

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After Dark: Black Mirror Season 7

The Filmcast: After Dark is the bonus show where we talk about a variety of random topics that didn't make it into the main podcast - including your questions and what's going on in our lives.

In this episode, David, Devindra, and Jeff share their overall thoughts on Black Mirror Season 7 before doing an episode-by-episode breakdown.

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Ep. 819 - Warfare

David, Devindra, and Jeff fall into the Hitchcockian pleasures of Drop, praise the brilliant storytelling of Common Side Effects, and wonder why Hacks doesn't just let the two main leads be friends. Then, it's time to discuss Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza's new movie, Warfare.

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The 2025 Summer Movie Wager

[This post contains all of our Summer Movie Wager choices. If you don't want to be spoiled on what the choices are before you listen to the episode, don't read the post.]

It's the annual Summer Movie Wager! Our friends BJ Colangelo, 2025-04-11 21:53:36 +0000 UTC View Post

Ep. 818 - A Minecraft Movie

NOTE: The Summer Movie Wager episode will take the place of this week’s After Dark.

David, Devindra, and Jeff slash through rom-com tropes with Heart Eyes, tap into the 80’s nostalgia of Freaky Tales, and look back fondly on the gunslingers of Tombstone. Then they unpack the franchise building blocks of A Minecraft Movie.

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After Dark: Now You 3 Me, John Wick Ch. 5, AI-Generated Trailers, Fast X Part 2

The Filmcast: After Dark is the bonus show where we talk about a variety of random topics that didn't make it into the main podcast - including your questions and what's going on in our lives.

In this episode, David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss Now You 3 Me titling, the possibility of another John Wick movie, and the scourge of Ai-generated movie trailers.

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Ep. 817 - Death of a Unicorn

David, Devindra, and Jeff break down the Avengers: Doomsday casting news, dive deep with Last Breath, put themselves in the line of fire with Warfare, and step on set with The Studio. Then they drive through the magical weirdness of Death of a Unicorn.

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After Dark: Star Wars Underworld, The Fuji GFX100RF, Severance Season 2

The Filmcast: After Dark is the bonus show where we talk about a variety of random topics that didn't make it into the main podcast - including your questions and what's going on in our lives.

In this episode, David, Devindra, and Jeff follow up on their conversation about Star Wars, then David talks about a camera he's become obsessed with. Finally, it's time to dive into Severance, season 2.

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Ep. 816 - Novocaine

David, Devindra, and Jeff head to outer space with Ash, clock into the second season of Severance, and dig into the arresting power of Adolescence. Then they grit their teeth and see how much pain they can withstand with Novocaine.

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After Dark: Laser Projection, Russo Comments about Cinema, Would We Nuke Everything after Return of the Jedi, Jeff's Running Routine

The Filmcast: After Dark is the bonus show where we talk about a variety of random topics that didn't make it into the main podcast - including your questions and what's going on in our lives.

In this episode, David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss their recent experiences with laser projection, which Russo brother is saying something dumb about movies again, and whether we would snap our fingers and make it so that nothing after Return of the Jedi existed.

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Ep. 815 - Black Bag

David, Devindra, and Jeff try not to spoil the excellence of Adolescence, assess the questionable hairstyles of The Electric State, and preach to the choir with the latest season of The Righteous Gemstones. Then they go deep into the spy world with Black Bag.

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After Dark: The Passing of Gene Hackman, The Shelved Prince Documentary, Constantine (2005)

The Filmcast: After Dark is the bonus show where we talk about a variety of random topics that didn't make it into the main podcast - including your questions and what's going on in our lives.

In this episode, David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss the circumstances of Gene Hackman's passing and Ezra Edelman's shelved Prince documentary. Then, they discuss Francis Lawrence's Constantine, starring Keanu Reeves.

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Ep. 814 - Mickey 17

David, Devindra, and Jeff take bets on Dead Money, explore the lush worlds of Avowed, and return to Hell’s Kitchen with Daredevil: Born Again. Then they decide if Bong Joon-ho can regenerate greatness with Mickey 17.

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After Dark: Warriors Concept Album, Baked Potato Toppings, How We Plan Movie Reviews

The Filmcast: After Dark is the bonus show where we talk about a variety of random topics that didn't make it into the main podcast - including your questions and what's going on in our lives.

In this episode, David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss the Warriors concept album, what toppings they'd use on baked potato, and how we plan movie reviews.

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Open Thread: Patreon Mailbag (March 2025)

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.

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Ep. 813 - Grand Theft Hamlet

David, Devindra, and Jeff break down the 2025 Academy Awards ceremony, step into the spotlight with The Only Girl in the Orchestra, assess the cultural code-switching in the second season of Mo, and see if Kate Hudson can shoot and score in Running Point. Then they drive through a Shakespearean tale in cyberspace with Grand Theft Hamlet.

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After Dark: Movie Re-Releases, Downloading Books, Modern Character Actors, Streaming Apps

The Filmcast: After Dark is the bonus show where we talk about a variety of random topics that didn't make it into the main podcast - including your questions and what's going on in our lives.

In this chaotic episode, David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss which movies they'd like to see in theaters this year, what it's like to download books for your Kindle, and their favorite modern character actors.

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Ep. 812 - The Monkey

David, Devindra, and Jeff take a look at half a century of comedy with SNL 50, check out Cameron Diaz’s return to film with Back in Action, and travel to paradise for season 3 of The White Lotus. Then they take in the bloody scares and laughs of the latest Stephen King adaptation The Monkey.

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After Dark: Christopher Nolan's Odyssey, Movies That Made Us Feel Seen

The Filmcast: After Dark is the bonus show where we talk about a variety of random topics that didn't make it into the main podcast - including your questions and what's going on in our lives.

In this episode, David, Devindra and Jeff discuss their hopes for Christopher Nolan's Odyssey, and movies that made them feel seen. Plus, this video by the vlogb...

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