Filmlosophers

The Filmlosophers send up they’re MAYDAY for the month of May with a look at Roland Emmerich’s The Day After Tomorrow (2004). The Destructive Duo prepare for impact with this chilly disaster flick. Does Emmerich bring his thrilling sci-fi vibes for a second time? Or did lightning only strike one for the ID4 director? Grab your barometers & your popcorn, & tune in to find out in this week’s episode of The Filmlosophers!

The Filmlosophers, along with Padawan Amy, knock the sand from their boots and raise a glass of blue milk to another trip ‘round the galaxy for a Star Wars Day discussion of the Skywalker Saga. The Jedi Counsel convenes to render a decision on the original trilogy, prequel trilogy and sequel trilogy. Is there a unanimous decision as to which trilogy best represents the universe? Or will the Bantha poo-doo hit the fan in this Duel of the Fates? Grab your droids & your popcorn, & tune in to find out in this week’s very special episode of The Filmlosophers!

The Filmlosophers test their might (of knowledge) by battling their way through a discussion of HBO Max's recent video game adaptation, Mortal Kombat (2021). The Gargantuan Goro’s prepare for the film that revisits their beloved video game saga. Does the new film create a new experience for fans of the franchise? Or has this latest attempt only join the pile of fallen video game movie attempts? Grab your quarters & your popcorn, & tune in to find out in this week’s very special episode of The Filmlosophers!

The Filmlosophers blaze the trail through the concrete jungle to explore Netflix’s latest release, Concrete Cowboy. The Voracious Vaqueros tear back the pages of history and reveal a truth about the American image of cowboys in the film. Does the Netflix film reveal a unique and incredible aspect of Philly? Or have the expectations from the streaming service fall short of its competitors? Grab your saddles & your popcorn, & tune in to find out in this week’s very special episode of The Filmlosophers!

The Filmlosophers honor the recent WWE Wrestlemania event with a solid exploration of 2008’s heart-wrenching film from Darren Aronofsky, The Wrestler. The Duo is joined again by friend of the show Ben to unwrap everything this film has to say. Does Aronofsky give a true and real glimpse of aging wrestlers? Or has the filmmaker’s imagination stretched the realm of disbelief too far, like an old pair of faded tights? Grab your steel chairs & your popcorn, & tune in to find out in this week’s very special episode of The Filmlosophers!

The Filmlosophers are joined by friend of the show, Ben, to discuss the monstrous outcome of HBO and Legendary's Godzilla vs Kong. The Titanic Trio examines the dynamics of the recently released product of the famous kaiju franchise. Has the latest film breathed new life into the newly minted monster verse? Or have the human elements begun to stomp out the Titans in all the wrong ways? Grab your axes & your popcorn, & tune in to find out in this week’s very special episode of The Filmlosophers!

The Filmlosophers and The Capeless Crusaders return for the second half of our two-part event in our epic crossover review of Zack Snyder's Justice League! The Disastrous Dudes (& Dudette) conclude their incredible conversation about the Snyder cut, & where we see the franchise headed in the future. Has the artistic expression of Zack Snyder really changed the layout of the DCEU? Or will the toxicity this fandom has created spread to other areas? Grab your mother boxes & your popcorn, & tune in to find out in this week’s very special episode of The Filmlosophers!

The Filmlosophers unite with fellow epic podcast, The Capeless Crusaders, in a massive crossover event to review the latest from the DCEU and WB, Zack Snyder's Justice League! The Commanding Compadres discuss how much has changed in this release, and if it measures up. Does the Snyder Cut create a much-needed change in experience for viewers? Or has the hype and the cyberbullying pushed fans too far away? Grab your lassos & your popcorn, & tune in to find out in this week’s very special episode of The Filmlosophers!

The Filmlosophers travel to Zamunda and Queens to discover the quirky comedic mind of Eddie Murphy in a back-to-back review of Coming to/2 America. The Dynamite Dudes discuss the impact the first film has had on comedy even until today, and how the sequel measures up. Does Eddie Murphy tap into that incredible comedic vein to deliver to fans a true-to-form sequel? Or does Coming 2 America feel like a cash grab and a half? Grab your McDowell’s & your popcorn, & tune in to find out in this week’s episode of The Filmlosophers!

The Filmlosophers explore the world of Kumandra as they discuss the latest from Walt Disney Animation Studios, Raya and the Last Dragon. The Fantastical Few weigh the film for its ability to show proper Asian representation against the amount it costs to watch it. Does Raya give enough opportunities to allow an all-Asian cast to shine? Or has the price to see the film do darn high? Grab your congee & your popcorn, & tune in to find out in this week’s episode of The Filmlosophers!