A long awaited episode for Philosophy In Film, as we finally tackle the 2001 Jean-Pierre Jeunet Romantic Comedy, "Amelie".  Chris fights through some technical difficulties and explains the concept of moral happiness, Alain argues that this is darkest movie we've covered yet, and Craig talks about Swiss Chalet. In a somewhat surprising turn, Alain shocks us all at the end of the episode... again.

Featured Beverage:  Hopped Mead from the Fallentimber Meadery. (Water Valley, Alberta)

For their 34th episode, the guys at Philosophy In Film discuss the 2006 William Friedkin Horror/Thriller, "Bug".  The conversation is centered on a philosophical examination of conspiracy theories,  how people become committed to them, and their increasing prevalence in today's culture. The winner of the Lamb's Soapworks Gift Box is also selected during Producer's Notes.

Featured Beer:  Conspiracy IPA, Yukon Brewing (Whitehorse, Yukon)

The Philosophy In Film podcast follows up the 2020 United States Presidential Election with John Avildsen's 1976's rags to riches story about the American Dream, "Rocky".  Dr. "Rocky" Beauclair provides his philosophical analysis, Chris delivers the first installment of Philosophy's Corner and Craig forgets that he has to do stuff on the podcast.

Featured Beer:  Punch Bowl Northwest IPA, Russell Brewing Company (Surrey, British Columbia)

The Philosophy In Film Halloween episode examines Stanley Kubrick's psychological horror, "The Shining".  This one takes a bit to get going while the guys empty out the mailbag, but eventually, we do get down to business.  Chris guides us through some of the philosophical themes and hidden meanings, Alain raises the issue of dominion, and Craig discusses diversity... as it pertains to edamame bean selections in the grocery store.

Featured Beer:  Red Rage Amber Ale, Tool Shed Brewing (Calgary, Alberta)

Episode 31 of Philosophy In Film finds our hosts debating the underlying meaning of Darren Aronofsky's 2017 genre-busting film, "Mother!".  While multiple interpretations of the film's message are offered up, Alain makes a strong case for the "Excluded Feminine in the book of Genesis".  Chris attempts to keep the show on the rails, while Craig addresses some controversy from the previous episode and complains about not being able to find edamame beans with shells.

Featured Beer:  Sinners and Saints, Dog Island Brewing (Slave Lake, Alberta)

In their 30th episode the Philosophy In Film podcast tackles Ari Aster's 2019 Folk Horror "Midsommar".  Differing perspectives on the movie's effectiveness ultimately leads to some interesting discussion and debate on the topics of suffering, community, relationships, graduate studies, mushrooms, the field of anthropology, Ikea and what exactly constitutes being a "bro".  Chris also tells a pirate joke.

Featured Beer:  Cosmic Dancer, The Dandy Brewing Company (Calgary, Alberta)

The Philosophy In Film podcast returns with a long-anticipated discussion of Joe Carnahan's 2012 Survival Film "The Grey".  While all three co-hosts are willing to acknowledge some issues with the film, it does set the stage for an engaging conversation about the inevitable struggle against mortality, Nietzsche, existentialism, Dermott Mulroney's ability to sneak into a movie without being noticed, and the fringe theory that the The Grey may actually take place within Ridley Scott's "Alien" universe.

Featured Beer:  The Wolf from Sea Change Brewing Co. (Edmonton, Alberta)

Following the lead of Marvel Studios, the Philosophy In Film podcast also follows up Infinity with an episode examining the Russo Brothers 2019 blockbuster "Avengers Endgame".  The discussion focusses primarily on the philosophy of time travel, except when it doesn't. This episode includes an installment of the Listener Mailbag as well as an impromptu ranking of some of the hosts' favorite Marvel movies to date.

Featured Beer:  Thor's Hammer Dry Hopped IPA form the Norsemen Brewing Co. (Camrose, Alberta)

The Philosophy In Film podcast finally dips its toes into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with 2018's "Avengers: Infinity War".  The discussion eventually finds its way to utilitarianism and deontology after the hosts address some listener feedback and share their recent experiences with Lambs Soapworks soaps. The conversation wraps up with theories as to how the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been so much more successful that its DC counterpart.

Featured Beer:  Nemesis IPA from the Zero Issue Brewing in Calgary, AB.

The Philosophy In Film podcast returns with Hayao Miyazaki's 2001 Anime blockbuster "Spirited Away".  This installment of the show features a soap draft, a contract renewal for Intern Neil, the first appearance of the Listener Mailbag (sort of) and of course, a discussion of the philosophical themes examined within the movie, including the maturation and growth of the main character, consumerism, labour, and environmental pollution.

Featured Beer:  Pesky Pig Pale Ale from Troubled Monk Brewery in Red Deer, Alberta.