Filmlosophers

The Filmlosophers celebrate their inner geekdom by discussing the movie that REALLY started it all, X-Men (2000). Honoring its 20th anniversary, the Munificent Mutants rave about the film that set the stage for what we now know as the superhero cinematic universe concept. Does the film that had us primed for entities like Iron Man and Captain America still hold its weight in Adamantium? Or has the 20-year-old cinematic effort lost its luster and is just another relic meant to stay where it started, in the past? Well, grab your non-CG claws and your popcorn, and tune in to find out in this week’s episode of The Filmlosophers!

The Filmlosophers -and "Intern Amy"- continue their patriotic celebrations by reviewing Disney’s recent streaming release, Hamilton. The Ceremonious Cadre of Cinema discusses the Broadway phenomenon that has taken the world by storm and presented to a home audience by the House of Mouse. Does the stage production create a wave of sensation to reignite the passion of Broadway in a time of a pandemic? Or does the hype and buildup create a shortsighted sense of expectations for a musical that is just...meh? Well, grab your dueling pistols and your popcorn, and tune in to find out in this week’s episode of The Filmlosophers!

The Filmlosophers are saved as Amy joins Spencer to help run the show and review one of the first popular musicals available through streaming services, Shrek The Musical. In a rare mishap of posting errors (ie., Eddie forgot to post last week), we have great news: you get TWO episodes this week! So grab your pitchforks and your popcorn, and tune in to one of TWO CHANCES to hear us this week on The Filmlosophers!

The Filmlosophers show their stars and stripes as they journey back in time to get jiggy with aliens in 1996’s Independence Day. In a rare mishap of posting errors (ie., Eddie forgot to post last week), we have great news: you get TWO episodes this week! So grab your fireworks and popcorn, and tune in to one of TWO CHANCES to hear us this week on The Filmlosophers!

The Filmlosophers dig deep and share their personal choices for most treasured Dads in film. The Patriarchal Trio divulge what fatherly roles in cinema really tugged on the ole heartstrings, and also reveal a huge announcement at the end of the episode! Does everyone on the team agree with each other’s choices, or will someone (ahem, Eddie) have no choice but to disagree with everyone? Grab your best dad jokes and your popcorn, and tune in to find out in this week’s episode of The Filmlosophers!

The Filmlosophers share -alongside Capeless Crusader Amy- their mourning of the standard of movies from Disney with the release of Artemis Fowl. The Mickey Mouse Trio takes a dangerous journey navigating the frustrating and frightful world of Disney’s latest streaming offering. Does the House of Mouse deliver a film that is on par with their other adaptations? Or does Artemis Fowl give literary fans a lackluster example of a great novel series? Grab your reflective glasses and your popcorn, and tune in to find out in this week’s episode of The Filmlosophers!

The Filmlosophers are joined again by the wonderful Amy to pull away from the movies and talk about the real-life atrocities happening in our country, and how they affect them.

The Filmlosophers take a stroll across the finish line with their best pal Amy as they gush over the final film in their journey to honor Hayao Miyazaki, Howl’s Moving Castle. The Duo is made into a Trio as the journey of “Ani-MAY” comes to a close with an honest discussion of a film that hails from literature. Does the film honor the past and do right by the novel it’s adapted from? Grab your magic walking sticks and your popcorn, and tune in to find out in this week’s episode of The Filmlosophers!

The Filmlosophers journey across the sky -after sanitizing it- to bask in the wondrous glory of one of Miyazaki's most beloved films, Laputa: Castle in the Sky. The Kakkoii Kiddos further their journey of “Ani-MAY” as they race towards the conversation of a work that both of them hold dear. Will the Duo find the film that sparked joy within them able to spark within others? Grab your blunderbuss and your popcorn, and tune in to find out in this week’s episode of The Filmlosophers!

The Filmlosophers take a long soak (in an antibacterial bubble bath) while celebrating another one of the incredible works from Hayao Miyazaki, Spirited Away. The Wakuwaku Warriors continue their journey of “Ani-MAY” as they unravel the wonder and mystery behind one of Miyazaki's most notable films. Does the film that wowed critics back in 2001 still hold its steam and give viewers a wondrous look into the world of a bathhouse for the other side? Grab your bath tokens and your popcorn, and tune in to find out in this week’s episode of The Filmlosophers!