Filmlosophers

The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy use the art of deduction and logic to determine the impact of Rian Johnson’s whodunnit sequel released on Netflix, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. The Sensational Sleuthers bust out their magnifying glasses to examine the long-awaited sequel to Johnson’s amazing mystery film led by the Southern-accented Daniel Craig. But has the gimmick of his accent and sleuthing style in this story lost its southern charm? Or is Johnson creating cinematic gold with the depth of character and unique modern whodunnit motif? Grab your napkins & your popcorn, & tune in to find out in this week’s episode of The Filmlosophers!

The Filmlosophers drop some late holiday cheer as they try to wrap their brains around Intern Amy’s CLEAR definition of what dictates a holiday movie. With the overwhelming jolly flicks out there, Amy explains why she thinks some movies are categorized as holiday, and why some aren’t. Strap in and grab your popcorn for some fun and confusing chatter in this week’s Holiday Extra Credit!

The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy sweetly savor mid-holiday delights with Guillermo del Toro’s stop motion masterpiece, Pinocchio. The Conversational Cinephiles regal in the perfection of Del Toro’s ability to tell the classic tale in a new light. Has this retelling of the Disney-laden wooden boy breathed new life into the property? Or has the House of Mouse stamped the last light that no blue fairy can revive? Grab your chisels & your popcorn, & tune in to find out in this week’s episode of The Filmlosophers!

The Filmlosophers begin their month of Yule with a look at the visually appetizing yet maniacally enthralling foodie movie of the year, Mark Mylod’s The Menu. The Charismatic  Canapes lay their napkins in their laps as they digest the film that holds a statement on the very nature of the foodie community entirely. Does the message get lost in the weeds of the script? Or is there more to this movie than just a protest sign and burgers? Grab your amuse-bouche & your popcorn, & tune in to find out in this week’s episode of The Filmlosophers!

The Filmlosophers celebrate the birth of Intern Amy as they take a hard stare at one of her favorite films of all time, Paddington 2. The Celebratory Cellmates create a lively conversation about the positivity and joy brought by the bear in the duffle coat. Is there some magic formula for the goodness this movie brings? Or is the film merely banking on the nostalgia and cuteness for its claim to fame? Grab your marmalade sandwiches & your popcorn, & tune in to find out in this week’s episode of The Filmlosophers!

The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy reflect sincerely on the cinematic thanatological study presented by director Ryan Coogler in the latest Marvel drop, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. The Solemn Soldados examine the processing of grief put on prominent display in the continuation of the character’s tale while processing the loss of its iconic performer, Chadwick Boseman. Does the director create a vacuum of grief that feels more like a memorial than a Marvel film? Or does the film give an honest look at grief in the scope of the MCU, while remembering a great character and human being? Grab your conch shells & your popcorn, & tune in to find out in this week’s episode of The Filmlosophers!

The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy give one last final hurrah to the Halloween season in this Extra Credit episode with an overdue review of Guillermo Del Toro’s own ghost tale, The Devil’s Backbone (2001). After much delay, the Menacing Menagerie finally get to dive into the ethereal tale created by the master of Macabre. Strap in and grab your popcorn for some fun and ghostly chatter in this week’s Extra Credit!

The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy aren’t finished with the spooky season yet as they immerse themselves in the world of stop-motion Henry Selick’s latest work released by Netflix, Wendell & Wild. The Puppeteering Patrons regal the history of the long-lost art form as they review the much anticipated film starring the Key and Peele duo. Will the children’s flick come off a bit too heavy handed with their messaging? Or has Selick and Peele created a new way to breathe new life into the art form? Grab your boom boxes & your popcorn, & tune in to find out in this week’s episode of The Filmlosophers!

The Filmlosophers get into the holiday spirit of All Hallows' Eve in this Extra Special Extra Credit as our hosts and friend of the show Ben dish out their favorite Halloween flicks! The Vicious Variety Pack dive deep through the memories of Halloween’s past, and offer up some of their favorite movies highlighting the holiday! Is your pick on our list? Strap in and grab your popcorn for some frightful fun and maniacal mayhem in this week’s Extra Credit!