This week: Palm Springs, Sound of Metal, & Happy as Lazzaro (Lazzaro Felice)   We Help the Film Fan Avoid the Flim-Flam   [Theme music performed by Scarlet Newman-Thomas, courtesy of The Teenage Diplomat]   http://www.thefilmosophers.com​​   #PalmSprings​ #SoundofMetal​ #LazzaroFelize​ #movies​ #film​ #cinema​   © The Filmosophers 2021

Dean Sluyter, co-host of the Filmosophers and author of “Cinema Nirvana: Enlightenment Lessons from the Movies” does some filmosophical hip-shaking as he and Chris look at Elvis Presley’s 1957 film ‘Jailhouse Rock’ in the light of Buddhist dharma teachings.

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New York theater legend Charles Busch regales us with stories about his movies “Psycho Beach Party” and “Die Mommie Die,” and shares insights about a few film favorites, including “Rosemary’s Baby” and “What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?”

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The Filmosophers speak with actor/director Bill Duke about working with Richard Pryor and George Carlin on “Car Wash,” the challenges he has faced as a black filmmaker, a few of his favorite films, including “Run Lola Run” and “Blue Collar,” and what his meditation practice has meant to him personally and professionally.

Find out more about Bill Duke in his book, Bill Duke: My 40-Year Career on Screen and Behind the Camera.

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The Filmosophers chat with actor/filmmaker Joe Manganiello (True Blood, Magic Mike). He tells us about directing La Bare, his documentary about the world of male strippers and talks about playing Pee-wee Herman’s soulmate in Pee-wee’s Big Holiday. We also surprise him with a visit from a featured player in The King of Kong, one of his favorite documentaries.

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Documentary director Alison Ellwood provides behind-the-scenes insights on the making of her films The History of the Eagles, The Go-Gos, and Laurel Canyon: A Place in Time, and discusses two of her favorite films, Grey Gardens and This is Spinal Tap.

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Dean Sluyter, co-host of the Filmosophers and author of “Cinema Nirvana: Enlightenment Lessons from the Movies,” takes a filmosophical dive into shark-infested waters. Join Dean and Chris for a look at Steven Spielberg’s 1975 film “Jaws” in the light of Buddhist dharma teachings.

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The Filmosophers have a conversation with actor/comedian Adam Ferrara, host of “The Adam Ferrara Podcast – 30 Minutes You’ll Never Get Back.” Adam makes us laugh with his early movie memories from growing up in an Italian family, talks about stand-up comedy, and gets a surprise visit from a featured player in his favorite film, 1979’s “The In-Laws.” (Recorded August 2020)

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The Filmosophers have a conversation with Director David Lynch, who discusses the search for the perfect milkshake, comments on a few of his favorite films including “Rear Window” and “Mr. Hulot’s Holiday,” plays a round of David Lynch trivia, and speaks about the power of Transcendental Meditation to create world peace.

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The Filmosophers Movie Talk Show

On this inaugural show Chris Busch and Dean Sluyter introduce themselves and the give the audience a glimpse of what’s to come with clips of future guests including David Lynch, Joe Mangianello, Alison Ellwood, Charles Busch and Michael Imperioli.

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