David Chen

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School
Harvard University, Amherst College
Expertise
"Better Call Saul", "Game Of Thrones", Stephen Tobolowsky
  • David hosts "The Filmcast" podcast, a weekly breakdown of the biggest entertainment news.
  • During his tenure at /Film, David also hosted the "The Ones Who Knock," "A Cast Of Kings," and "The Tobolowsky Files" podcasts, all of which centered on some of his favorite pop culture topics.
  • In honor of the 2014 release of "Interstellar," David used a looping cello to perform a cover of Hans Zimmer's "Time." You can find it on YouTube.

Experience

David worked as the managing editor of /Film from May 2008 to March 2012. During his time at /Film, he worked on a variety of different projects, including some of the most popular film-and-television-centered podcasts.

Education

David earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in law, jurisprudence, and social thought from Amherst College in 2006. In 2011, he graduated from Harvard University with a Master of Education in technology, innovation, and education.
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Stories By David Chen
  • bettercallsaulrico

    The Ones Who Knock S01E08 - Rico (GUEST: Scott Neumyer)

    David and his brother Michael discuss Better Call Saul's eighth episode, "Rico." Guest Scott Neumyer joins us. You can read Scott's recaps of Better Call Saul at WSJ's Speakeasy blog. E-mail us and let us know what you thought of the episode, as well as of the podcast, at theoneswhoknock@gmail.com. You can find every episode of the show at…
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  • Tobolowsky glee

    The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 69 - The Two Kinds Of Nothing

    Nothings happen to everyone. The challenge is to fill them before they fill you. (Above: A rare photo of Stephen encountering a Nothing on a night shoot for “Glee”) Also, we have a new weekly advice podcast! It's called Big Problems, and you can listen and subscribe to it at bigproblemspodcast.com. The Tobolowsky Files is…
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  • bingo

    The Ones Who Knock S01E07 - Bingo

    David and his brother Michael discuss Better Call Saul's seventh episode, "Bingo." E-mail us and let us know what you thought of the episode, as well as of the podcast, at theoneswhoknock@gmail.com. You can find every episode of the show at bettercallsaul.audio. If you like the show, feel free to leave us a review on iTunes! Also, you can now follow…
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  • five-o-better-call-saul

    The Ones Who Knock S01E06 - Five-O

    David and his brother Michael discuss Better Call Saul's sixth episode, "Five-O." Be sure to read up on how easy it is to implant false memories. Also: you can now follow Michael on Twitter! E-mail us and let us know what you thought of the episode, as well as of the podcast, at theoneswhoknock@gmail.com. You can find every episode…
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  • alpinebettercallsaul

    The Ones Who Knock S01E05 - Alpine Shepherd Boy

    David and his brother Michael discuss Better Call Saul's fifth episode, "Alpine Shepherd Boy." E-mail us and let us know what you thought of the episode, as well as of the podcast, at theoneswhoknock@gmail.com. You can find every episode of the show at bettercallsaul.audio. If you like the show, feel free to leave us a review on iTunes! Hit the…
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  • herosaul

    The Ones Who Knock S01E04 - 'Hero'

    David and his brother Michael discuss Better Call Saul's fourth episode, "Hero." E-mail us and let us know what you thought of the episode, as well as of the podcast, at theoneswhoknock@gmail.com. You can find every episode of the show at bettercallsaul.audio. If you like the show, feel free to leave us a review on iTunes! Hit the jump…
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  • bettercallsaulnacho

    The Ones Who Knock S01E03 - 'Nacho'

    David and his brother Michael discuss Better Call Saul's third episode, "Nacho." E-mail us and let us know what you thought of the episode, as well as of the podcast, at theoneswhoknock@gmail.com. You can find every episode of the show at bettercallsaul.audio. If you like the show, feel free to leave us a review on iTunes! Hit the jump…
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  • Game of Thrones Season 5 - Sansa and Littlefinger

    A Cast Of Kings - Pre-Season 5 Bonus Ep.

    In this bonus episode of "A Cast of Kings," Joanna and David discuss the plotlines they're looking forward to most in Game of Thrones: Season 5, explain why they didn't see the show in IMAX, discuss last season's deleted scenes, and review the Game of Thrones documentary, "A Day in the Life." You're welcome to back "A Cast of…
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  • bettercallsaulcheck

    The Ones Who Knock S01E01 And S01E02 - 'Uno' And 'Mijo'

    The Ones Who Knock returns (with a slight change in co-hosts)! David and his brother Michael cover Better Call Saul's first two episodes, "Uno" and "Mijo." E-mail us and let us know what you thought of the episode, as well as of the podcast, at theoneswhoknock@gmail.com. You can find every episode of the show at bettercallsaul.audio. If you…
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  • Fifty Shades of Grey

    10 Things Christian Grey Does That Would Be Creepy If I Did Them

    At about the half-hour mark in Fifty Shades of Grey, I came to a sobering realization: Christian Grey (Jamie Dornan) could get away with murder. This dude basically exhibits straight-up stalker behavior, and yet the object of his affection, Anastasia Steele (Dakota Johnson, in a nuanced and impressive performance), not only doesn't mind -- she occasionally…
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  • Jupiter

    Why 'Jupiter Ascending' Is A Big, Bold, Beautiful Mess [Video Review]

    The Wachowskis' Jupiter Ascending is a total mess. It’s plot is nearly incomprehensible. It feels like there’s a director’s cut out there with at least a half hour more of explanatory plot details and character development. It introduces various story lines and characters whose appear on the screen for minutes before they vanish and are never…
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  • circleofcausation

    The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 68 - Circle Of Causation

    The only difference between mystery and certainty is that everyone loves a good mystery. The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky. You can e-mail Stephen at stephentobolowsky(AT)gmail(DOT)com. You can also…
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  • sexdeathhalloween

    The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 1 - Sex, Death, And Halloween

    Episode 1: the 2014 Version. "Sex, Death, and Halloween." Sometimes a picture says it all. The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky. You can e-mail Stephen at stephentobolowsky(AT)gmail(DOT)com. You can…
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  • birdman81

    'Birdman' Video Review - Technically Dazzling, With A Heart

    I saw Birdman Wednesday night at an advanced screening in downtown Seattle. I don't think my audience knew what to make of it. It definitely suffers from many of the issues that Alejandro Gonzalez Innaritu's films typically fall prey to: overwrought dialogue; characters who serve as symbols or ideas nothing more; and a bit too much…
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  • Layoverclub

    How To Shoot A Nightclub Scene Using Almost No Money

    This year at the Seattle International Film Festival, I saw a movie called Layover, which tells the story of how a young Parisian named Simone gets stuck in LA on an extended layover and ends up learning more about her hopes and dreams than she had anticipated. Not only was I impressed with the film, I…
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  • Stephen_in_hat

    The Tobolowsky Files Ep. 67 - Tomorrow Comes

    You try many things on a first camping trip: peyote, skinny dipping, death. We were lucky. We got two out of three. The Tobolowsky Files is a podcast from the people who brought you the /Filmcast, featuring a series of stories about life, love, and the entertainment industry, as told by legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky. You…
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    Making A Movie: The Vagaries Of Film Festival Submission

    “Making a Movie” is a series of columns that chronicles our attempt to make, market, and distribute a film with Stephen Tobolowsky in 2014.  I decided early on in making The Primary Instinct, that I would want to submit it to film festivals as parts of its roll-out strategy. Not only do festivals provide an amazing platform…
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