/Filmcast Ep. 363 - The Jungle Book (GUEST: Dana Schwartz From Mental Floss)

DavidDevindra, and Jeff discuss AMC's crazy new (now rescinded) plan to allow texting in theaters, and their reaction to the first image out of ScarJo's Ghost in the Shell. Also, special guest Dana Schwartz joins us to discuss the place of Avatar in our culture. Be sure to read Dana's original tweet about this topic, Ebert's review of Mr. Payback, and Angie's take on whitewashing in Ghost in the Shell.You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, like us on Facebook!Download or Play Now in your Browser:Subscribe to the /Filmcast:

SHOWNOTES

Film News (3:00)

  • More Avatars are coming
  • AMC's Texting Plan (Not)
  • Ghost in the Shell First Look
  • What We've Been Watching (1:00:30)

  • Jeff: Confirmation, Dice
  • David: Entertainment
  • Devindra: Daredevil Season 2
  • Featured Review (1:17:15)

  • The Jungle Book
  • (1:36:30) SPOILERS
  • Credits
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