David and Jeff discuss America's hustle culture, reality shows that embarrass their participants, and how they remember details from movies (and whether or not that's even important).
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David, Devindra, and Jeff delve into the vulnerability of Sly, explore the deep discomfort of The Curse, and look back on a life in comedy in Albert Brooks: Defending My Life. Then Jessie Earl joins us for our review of The Marvels. Check out Jessie’s 2023-11-14 13:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post
Exclusive to Patrons: We're bringing you our review of The Marvels early! David, Devindra, and Jeff are joined by Jessie Earl to discuss Marvel's latest cinematic entry.
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2023-11-10 19:42:32 +0000 UTC View Post
David, Jeff, and Devindra ruminate on the nature of kitchen stress content. Then, starting at around 22:00 in, we discuss Alexander Payne's The Holdovers.
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David, Devindra, and Jeff dive into their thoughts on Nyad, applaud the anime wonders of Pluto, and venture into the survivalist action of Scavengers Reign. Then Lindsey Romain joins us for our review of Priscilla. Check out Lindsey’s writing at 2023-11-07 13:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post
David, Jeff, and Devindra discuss the Meta Quest 3 viewing experience, HBO's secret online trolls, and how so...
2023-11-02 12:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
David, Devindra, and Jeff explore the spooky thrills of Five Nights at Freddy’s, take a hard look at No Hard Feelings, and get into the brutal fun of Invincible. Then they wade into the murky morality of Anatomy of a Fall.
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2023-10-31 12:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post
David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss the high cost of streaming services, the fact that we'll never get a Dead Reckoning Part Two, and what it means to be truly "scared" by a movie.
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David and Devindra entertain the possibility of a new Kick-Ass film, kick around their thoughts on Beckham and dig into the time travel mystery of Bodies. Then Jeff Cannata join...
2023-10-24 12:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post
David, Devindra and Jeff discuss Zelle pool scams, 2023-10-19 12:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
David, Devindra, and Jeff cross examine the legal drama of The Caine-Mutiny Court Martial, discuss the behind the scenes insights of RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop, and break into the bank heist fun of The Gold. Then, Chris Rudd joins us for our review of When Evi...
2023-10-17 11:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss Rolling Stone's ill-advised list of 50 worst movie decisions, question Jeff's refusal to watch the opening credits of Mission: Impossible, and reflect on the significance of Killers of the Flower Moon.
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2023-10-12 11:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
David, Devindra, and Jeff slice into Saw X, praise the time bending comedy horror of Totally Killer, and worm their way into A Masterpiece in Disarray. Then they conjure their thoughts on the thrills and chills of The Exorcist: Believer.
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2023-10-10 11:00:05 +0000 UTC View PostHi 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...
2023-10-10 03:02:06 +0000 UTC View Post
David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss whether you should complete your physical media collection of a series even if you don't like all the films. Then, starting at around ~19:00 , it's time to dive into William Friedkin's The Exorcist.
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2023-10-05 11:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
David, Devindra, and Jeff explore the cutthroat romance of Fair Play, discuss the twee wonders of Wes Anderson’s Netflix shorts: The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, and sleuth out the sinister elements of A Haunting in Venice. Then they glimpse into the dysto...
2023-10-03 13:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post
David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss how cell phones ruin movies, one of the biggest injustices in Star Wars, and their quests to get the new iPhone.
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David, Devindra, and Jeff kick and punch their way into The Continental: From the World of John Wick, applaud the long-distance chemistry of Still Up, and sing the praises of Flora and Son. Then they explore the wordless chills of ...
2023-09-26 12:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
[NOTE: There are some breathing/wind noises audible in the audio file of the episode. Sorry about that! Enjoy the conversation.]
In this episode, Jeff and David are joined by director Dan Trachtenberg to discuss what that movie was that Dan recommend to Jeff over the course...
2023-09-21 12:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post
David, Devindra, and Jeff debate how much equalizing should happen in The Equalizer films, praise the live action stylings of Netflix's One Piece, and marvel at the BS in BS High. Then, B...
2023-09-19 11:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss some of the reactions to last week's After Dark, run down some of the stuff they're excited about from this week's Apple event, then ponder what fictional universe they'd be okay living in.
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2023-09-14 11:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
It's the annual reckoning! Germain Lussier (@GermainLussier) and Peter Sciretta (@Petersciretta) return to the podcast and, along with the rest of t...
2023-09-12 12:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post
David, Jeff, and Devindra have a spirited discussion about Vulture's Rottentomatoes piece and 2023-09-07 19:43:58 +0000 UTC View Post
David and Devindra revisit an old episode of the Filmcast from the archives: Our conversation with director Vincenzo Natali about the William Friedkin movie Sorcerer, which was originally broadcast on April 28, 2014.
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David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss what happens when an interview with Neill Blomkamp goes wrong. Then they (try to) discuss movies they're irrationally attached to. And finally, starting at around
David, Devindra, and Jeff get excited about Mech Cadets, share some conflicting views about Ahsoka, praise The Righteous Gemstones, and debate the usage of Dave's B-Movies theme song bumper. Then it's time to dive into Neill Blomkamp's Gran Turismo.
David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss the sequel to National Cinema Day, who they'd be in the Michael Mann movie Heat, and how civility in public spaces seems to be going away.
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David, Devindra, and Jeff get disappointed by Strays, become awed at the amazing re-release of Oldboy, and try to figure out what made The River Wild so special in the first place. Then it's time to review Blue Beetle, one of the last remnants of the old DCEU.&...
2023-08-22 12:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post
David and Jeff talk about habits they've picked up and dropped, how they read, and what they think about movie rewatchability.
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2023-08-17 12:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
David and Jeff check out some of the b-movies that David's watched this week, and Jeff celebrates the return of Only Murders In The Building. Then it's time to talk about Talk To Me with Devindra Hardawar.
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2023-08-15 11:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post