Filmlosophers

The Filmlosophers find spookity vibes early in the year as they discuss IFC Film’s latest serving of independent goodness in Keith Thomas’s The Vigil. The Schmoozey Schlemiels discuss the unique perspective Thomas’s directorial debut shares. Does The Vigil give enough insight to create a cultural open door for audiences? Or has the market already become oversaturated with demonic films? Grab your yamakas & your popcorn, & tune in to find out in this week’s episode of The Filmlosophers!

The Filmlosophers revisit our vicious history in the 2021 Warner Bros Pictures and HBO original film, Judas and the Black Messiah. The Vigilant Vigilantes explore the dark corners of our nation to uncover the truth surrounding Black Panther leader Fred Hampton. Do films like this really create an opportunity for educating? Or do the greedy eyes of studios see dollar signs in our past pain and suffering? Grab your berets & your popcorn, & tune in to find out in this week’s episode of The Filmlosophers!

The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy dive deep into familial love while discussing Netflix’s animated hit of 2020, The Willoughbys. The Colloquial Colleagues become enraptured by the children’s book adaptation of family, friendship, & fantastic follicles. Is time too much of a factor that dwindles the impact of this film? Or will the warmth and impeccable voice acting steal the show? Grab your mustaches & your popcorn, & tune in to find out in this week’s episode of The Filmlosophers!

The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy attempt to maneuver through the destructive nature of the titular characters in Netflix’s Malcolm & Marie. The Tempestuous Temptations discuss the haunted themes of this film and recognize the dangers of portraying toxic relationships. Do the performances outweigh the impact of how the two characters treat each other? Or is this a misdirected excuse for using gaslighting in film? Grab your records & your popcorn, & tune in to find out in this week’s episode of The Filmlosophers!

The Filmlosophers go back a year to discuss one of Eddie’s top films of 2020, The Invisible Man (2020). The Visible Vicars clash as they don’t see eye to eye on a film hailed as one of the best of last year. Do the unique messaging and obvious gaslighting parallels seem to go over their head? Or does the film seem too hyped for its own good? Grab your invisible capes & your popcorn, & tune in to find out in this week’s episode of The Filmlosophers!

The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy take a long, hard look at the past 12 months to find the best of the dumpster fire known as 2020. The Cinematic Censors revisit the past year to find the hidden gems during a dreary time in our lives. Will the crew find the silver lining when the industry was at its lowest? Or, much like the rest of the year, will they struggle to find the light at the end of the tunnel? Grab your numbered lists & your popcorn, & tune in to find out in this week’s episode of The Filmlosophers!

The Filmlosophers dive deep into the study of change as they dissect Regina King's directorial debut, One Night in Miami. The Diligent Dynamos explore the fictitious -but no less impactful- account of four influential civil rights leaders and friends coming together one fateful night. Does this account of history create a spark in today’s society? Or does the story veer too far into disbelief? Grab your thinking caps & your popcorn, & tune in to find out in this week’s episode of The Filmlosophers!

The Filmlosophers are Chicago bound as they discover the wonders of Blues in the 1920s with a discussion of Netflix’s latest release, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom. The Fanciful Fellas experience one of August Wilson’s adaptations in the comfort of their own home. Do Ma and the gang create a magnificent layering of storytelling and acting? Or will the film drown amidst the sea of new releases every week? Grab your trumpets & your popcorn, & tune in to find out in this week’s episode of The Filmlosophers!

The Filmlosophers -and fellow film enthusiast Ben- burst through the doors of 2021, ready to reveal the joys and reality of Disney-Pixar’s latest release, Soul. The Soulful Sentients dive into the wonders -and questions- created by Director Pete Doctor’s latest film. Does Soul delve into the depths of the “Great Beyond”? Or did the House of Mouse bite more off than they could chew? Grab your saxophones & your popcorn, & tune in to find out in this week’s episode of The Filmlosophers!

The Filmlosophers go retro with Intern Amy as they revisit the latest DCEU entry from HBO Max and Warner Bros, Wonder Woman 1984. The New Year’s Rockin’ Rockettes traverse through the non-sequel sequel of Patty Jenkin’s unmatched heroine. Does the number of characters and effort to highlight them all drag the story? Or will Diana Prince reignite the passions of female empowerment once again? Grab your lassos & your popcorn, & tune in to find out in this week’s episode of The Filmlosophers!