Filmlosophers

The Filmlosophers bring in trusted friends and fellow nerd JR to celebrate the 40-year-old enigma that is John Carpenter’s The Thing. The Creeping Cohorts descend into the madness of a genius as they discuss this practical effect staple. Has The Thing created a memorial for a burning era of artistry? Or has cinema outgrown the need for practical effect work? Grab your flamethrowers & your popcorn, & tune in to find out in this week’s episode of The Filmlosophers!

The Filmlosophers patrol the dark skies of Gotham with Nerd Afficinado Tyler and new Jr Filmlosopher, Logan, and discuss Matt Reeve’s take on the Dark Knight in 2022’s The Batman. The Brooding Brawlers delve into every facet of the Great Detective and how the Reeve’s take gives us a new look at him. Does the director give fans something new to see in the Caped Crusader? Or is this just another cookie-cutter superhero flick? Grab your batarangs & your popcorn, & tune in to find out in this week’s episode of The Filmlosophers!

The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy are joined by action movie lover Tyler to celebrate 34 years of Kumite with a review of the 1988 classic, Bloodsport. The Brawling Brood reveal the unique love and affection this film has cultivated over the years. Has Jean-Claude Van Damme created cinematic gold with this iconic role? Or does the amount of “rear” viewing push fans from wanting more? Grab your samurai swords & your popcorn, & tune in to find out in this week’s episode of The Filmlosophers!

The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy are jettisoned into space without direction as they navigate Roland Emmerich’s latest disaster movie, Moonfall. The Aeronautical Acrobats do their best to recollect the trajectory of this film and how it lands. Does this film give proof that the disaster genre has lost its luster? Or does the lack of oxygen in Moonfall breathe new life in apocalyptic cinema? Grab your moonpies & your popcorn, & tune in to find out in this week’s episode of The Filmlosophers!

The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy kick-off a huge trailer breakdown post-Super Bowl to discuss all the great reveals and sneak peeks! The Revelation Revelers take note of the most important parts of the Super Bowl: the commercials. More importantly, the movie trailers. Do the reveals movie fans got warrant the amount paid for the airtime? Or are fans dying to see more of the small taste they got? Grab your helmets & your popcorn, & tune in to find out in this week’s episode of The Filmlosophers!

The Filmlosophers are joined again by Jr Filmlosopher Sarah to discuss toxic fandoms in the 2022 horror film, Scream.  The Fantastical Freaks breakdown the super meta tale of the latest entry in the 25-year-old horror franchise. Does the underlying allegory of the film honor Craven? Or will the preachy vibes take away from the story entirely? Also check out our new segment with Spence at the helm in Spencer’s Big Score! So grab your masks & your popcorn, & tune in to find out in this week’s episode of The Filmlosophers!

THE FILMLOSOPHERS ARE BACK, and are joined by Jr Filmlosopher Sarah for a jog down memory lane with a take on Wes Cravens 1996 horror masterpiece, Scream.  The Returning Rascals reminisce on the complexity of the work that turned the genre on its head. How has Craven’s flick held up compared to others? Or has the premise lost its luster? Grab your knife & your popcorn, & tune in to find out in this week’s episode of The Filmlosophers!

The Filmlosophers and intern Amy take one last look behind them as they reminisce and debate on 2021’s offering of film, fun and filmlosophy! The Nostalgic Noodles reflect on reviews and episodes that really stuck out during this past year. Which film made everyone’s top spot? Which one made them wish they could unsee it? Grab your notepads & your popcorn, & tune in to find out in this week’s episode of The Filmlosophers!

The Filmlosophers take a last leap with intern Amy as they jump into the new year with a look at Warner Bros new take on the neo-futuristic film saga, The Matrix Resurrections. The Unplugged Underlings give their take on HBO Max’s attempt to reboot a beloved film franchise. Does the film give us a new fresh take on the system that imprisons us? Or does this project need to be sent back to the source? Grab your black trench coats & your popcorn, & tune in to find out in this week’s episode of The Filmlosophers!

The Filmlosophers and intern Amy swing through the doors with their excitement over Marvel’s latest entry in the Web Slinger’s tale, Spider-Man: No Way Home. The Web-head Wackos cannot keep their lips tight as they gush about the latest Marvel masterpiece. How has this film stacked up against all other Spidey films? Grab your web shooters & your popcorn, & tune in to find out in this week’s episode of The Filmlosophers!