The Filmcast

David Chen, Devindra Hardawar, and Jeff Cannata have been debating movies and TV together since 2008, and what sets The Filmcast apart from similar shows is the depth of their disagreements. These three genuinely have different taste, and they're not shy about it. An episode might feature one host praising a film's visual storytelling while another argues it's style over substance, and the conversation plays out with the kind of specificity that makes you rethink your own opinion. The format is a weekly roundtable covering the biggest releases, with each episode running 90 minutes to two hours. They bring on guests ranging from everyday film bloggers to actual directors and actors, which keeps the perspective shifting. The show grew out of the /Film community (formerly SlashFilm), and that film nerd DNA is baked into every episode. They care about the craft of filmmaking, not just whether something was entertaining. Chen often drives the discussion with structured questions, Hardawar brings tech and cultural context from his work at Engadget, and Cannata adds a performer's sensibility. With over 860 episodes across 500 numbered installments plus bonus content, the archive is massive. Episodes come out biweekly. They've also branched into video reviews and maintain an active social media presence. The show has a 4.6 rating from about 3,600 reviews. If you want film discussion that goes beyond thumbs up or thumbs down and actually engages with why movies work or fail, The Filmcast consistently delivers that level of analysis.