Filmlosophers

TOOT TOOT!! The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy hop on to the latest non-stop action film from Deadpool 2 director David Leitch, Bullet Train. The Locomotive Locos discuss the cinematic trip that wouldn’t stop…in a good way! Has the director found the formula for the perfect trifecta in filmmaking? Or will the many cameos and plot points give fans cinematic motion sickness? Grab your sparkling water & your popcorn, & tune in to find out in this week’s episode of The Filmlosophers!

The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy are on an alien binge as they celebrate the 20th anniversary of the M. Night Shyamalan classic thriller, Signs (2002). The Interstellar Introverts chat it up about the long career Shyamalan has had, and how his alien thriller changed the scope of original extraterrestrial films are created. Does the director’s work still hold up to today? Or does Shyamalan’s work hold one too many cracks for fans? Grab your foil hats & your popcorn, & tune in to find out in this week’s episode of The Filmlosophers!

The Filmlosophers, Intern Amy and Jr Filmlosopher Sarah peel back the layers on Jordan Peele’s latest film that has taken the world by spectacular storm, Nope. The Apropos Aliens detail the many perspectives they gathered after seeing the genius trifecta that is Jordan Peele in his writing, producing, and directing. Has Peele reawakened the sci-fi genre and set the bar to a new level? Or has the eccentric filmmaker finally hit his wall, and become the next M. Night Shyamalan? Grab your cactus slushies & your popcorn, & tune in to find out in this week’s episode of The Filmlosophers!

At the height of Summer Blockbuster territory, the Filmlosophers unlock a special level of nostalgia and memory with a recollection of the timeless classic film, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. Not to be confused with the 2005 remake, the Chill Chocolatiers unwrap the deepest parts of their core memories related to this movie. Does the combination of Gene Wilder and an incredible script truly create something special that is “pure imagination”? Or has time slowly exposed the film to being something that was grander when we were kids? Grab your chocolate bars & your popcorn, & tune in to find out in this week’s episode of The Filmlosophers!

Between retro cuts and Marvel butts, the Filmlosophers engage in a discussion about the latest chapter in phase 4 of the MCU, Thor: Love and Thunder. The Weathered Wayfarers dive head first into the film’s comedic measures and raw moments, while also delving into new information behind Marvel’s treatment towards its creative staff. Are the walls cracking for the superhero factory over at Marvel? Or has Taika and other like minded directors breathed new life into the genre? Grab your grapes & your popcorn, & tune in to find out in this week’s episode of The Filmlosophers!

The Filmlosophers are FINALLY joined by both Jr Filmlosophers, Sarah and Logan, to discuss  one of the most talked about horror films of this year, Scott Derrickson’s The Black Phone. The Troublesome Troglodytes open up about the visceral fear and dread  that master writer Joe Hill concocts with his impeccable work. Does the film solely recreate all of Hill’s father’s tropes and pitfalls? Or has Joe ushered a new kind of era of horror with his adaptations and body of work? Grab your rotary phone & your popcorn, & tune in to find out in this week’s episode of The Filmlosophers!

**Note: this episode contains adult themes and situations that may not be suitable for young listeners or sensitive ears. Listener discretion is advised.**

The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy take a break and visit a little piece of literary paradise in the latest Hulu offering with Fire Island. The Prodigious Progeny display their pride with a deep discussion of the unique adaptation of the Jane Austen tale, Pride and Prejudice, with a queer twist! Does Fire Island fall into the same Rom-Com tropes that plague really bad Rom-Coms of the past? Or does this interpretation of the classic novel give a new and pure view of romance and love, actually? Grab your ice cream cones & your popcorn, & tune in to find out in this week’s episode of The Filmlosophers!

The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy crash land on a mysterious planet and discover the unknown truth that is the origin of our favorite childhood Disney-Pixar films with Lightyear. The Astronomical Arbitrarians uncover the very source that inspired the creation of the Buzz Lightyear toy in 1995’s Toy Story. Does the film do nothing more than give callbacks and references to the film we already know and love? Or will the revelation of what we uncover change the entire way we as fans view the Toy Story Universe? Grab your Sox & your popcorn, & tune in to find out in this week’s episode of The Filmlosophers!

The Filmlosophers, Intern Amy, and nerd aficionado Tyler embark on an archeological journey to see how Universal Pictures wraps up a childhood franchise with Jurassic World: Dominion. The Paleontological Privateers divulge how far the new film goes, and whether it creates the beautiful wrap-up this franchise deserves. Has Dominion finally served fans the true ending they’ve deserved all these years? Or will the Pratt-verse just get in the way of our classic heroes’ ending? Grab your baby Raptors & your popcorn, & tune in to find out in this week’s episode of The Filmlosophers!

The Filmlosophers, Intern Amy and Jr Filmlosopher Sarah articulate the animated servings of the combo team-up of Disney and FOX in The Bob’s Burgers Movie. The Resilient Restauranteurs dine on the delicious cinematic goodness that comes from the Animation Domination evening lineup. Will the lack of grit and envelope-pushing keep this film from hitting its potential? Or has the series and it’s film figured out the formula for decent and fun viewing for the whole family? Grab your bunny ears & your popcorn, & tune in to find out in this week’s episode of The Filmlosophers!