• /Filmcast Ep. 474 - Mission: Impossible Retrospective

    In preparation for 'Fallout' David, Devindra, and Jeff dive into every film in the 'Mission: Impossible' franchise. Be sure to read Erik Lundegaard's piece on Mission: Impossible, and Matt Singer's piece on why Mission: Impossible 2 is actually good(?). You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also,…

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  • The /Filmcast: Bonus Ep. - Joe Kraemer, Composer For Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation

    David talks with composer Joe Kraemer about writing the score for Mission: Impossible -Rogue Nation, incorporating Puccini into his work, figuring out how to open a film, and figuring out the theme for the Solomon Lane. You can buy the Rogue Nation soundtrack on iTunes, Amazon, or Lalaland records. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or…

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  • /Filmcast Ep. 329 - Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation

    David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss the brilliance of Mark Duplass's indie work, the cartoon pleasures of Steven Universe, the second coming of Wet Hot American Summer, and the dismantling of Bill Cosby's legacy. Be sure to read up on why we shouldn't erase The Cosby Show, and why it's okay to like Tom Cruise again, and all of…

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  • The Best 'Mission: Impossible' Action Scenes

    Brian De Palma's first Mission: Impossible film wasn't packed with action setpieces -- there are only three, really, but those three are all top-tier action filmmaking, and one of those three defined the series for years to come. In the two decades since, the series has been tackled by a variety of directors -- John…

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  • 'Mission: Impossible' Scores Another Big Win With 'Rogue Nation'

    Any franchise could be forgiven for growing a bit stale after twenty years and five installments, but against all odds the Mission: Impossible series is still going strong. While the new entry directed by Chris McQuarrie may not be an all-time high, it's another solid entry that equals its predecessors in the stunt department, and features the…

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