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The Filmlosophers
The gentleman's post-credits discourse. Enthusiastic and tactful, hosts Eddie Villanueva, Spencer Williams, and Intern Amy offer candid observations about current events in the movie industry, film reviews and various other movie buff sundries. When the lights come up, the conversation goes down.
Episodes
The FilmlosophersLesson 427: Star Wars Day - Holy Sith! (Discussion)
Happy Star Wars Day! To celebrate, hosts Eddie and Intern Manager Amy are diving deep into the emotionally charged and pivotal conclusion of the prequel…
The FilmlosophersLesson 426: Sinners - Take Me to Church! Pt. 2 (Spoilers)
The powerful conversation continues! In the concluding part of their deep dive into Ryan Coogler's masterful film, "Sinners," The Filmlosophers peel back the…
The FilmlosophersLesson 426: Sinners - Take Me to Church! Pt. 1 (Spoilers)
Prepare for a powerful and in-depth discussion as The Filmlosophers kick off a two-part exploration of Ryan Coogler's latest cinematic masterpiece, Sinners. In…
The FilmlosophersLesson 425: Sacramento - What's in a Name? (Spoilers)
This week, The Filmlosophers are getting local as they delve into a unique film named for and lovingly set in their very own wonderful city: Sacramento!…
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Lesson 424: A Minecraft Movie - Pixel Pandemonium (Spoilers)
This week, The Filmlosophers are venturing into the blocky world of the big screen with a likely painful discussion of the latest video game adaptation, A…
The FilmlosophersLesson 423: Snow White (2025) - Fairytale Fiasco (Spoilers)
Strap yourselves in, folks, because this week The Filmlosophers are not holding back. They're diving headfirst into the latest live-action adaptation from…
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Lesson 422: Death of a Unicorn - Horned Fury (Spoilers)
Prepare for a surreal and thought-provoking ride as The Filmlosophers delve into A24's latest cinematic offering, Death of a Unicorn. Expect the unexpected as…
The FilmlosophersLesson 421: Mickey 17 - duplicitous Duplicates (Spoilers)
Prepare for a mind-bending journey into the future as The Filmlosophers dissect Bong Joon-ho's highly anticipated sci-fi thriller, Mickey 17. But the cerebral…
The FilmlosophersLesson 420: The Substance - Split Vulnerability (Spoilers)
This week, The Filmlosophers are diving into the visually stunning and intellectually stimulating world of Coralie Fargeat's The Substance, a sci-fi film…
The FilmlosophersLesson 419: The Monkey (2025) - Simian Chaotic Equations (Spoilers)
The Filmlosophers are thrilled to announce a major upgrade! After tireless dedication, Sarah, formerly their Jr. Filmlosopher, has officially joined the team…
The FilmlosophersExtra Credit: The Intern Files of Flubanomics - Tape #2
Welcome to the "first official" (technically second episode, but long story, trust me) installment of Extra Credit: The Intern Files! In this episode, the…
The FilmlosophersLesson 417: Captain America: Brave New World - I Am Sam (Spoilers)
The Marvel Cinematic Universe kicks off 2025 with Captain America: Brave New World, and The Filmlosophers are here to dissect it all! Did this new chapter for…
The FilmlosophersLesson 416: Star Trek: Section 31 - No Yeoh Didn't! (Spoilers)
The Filmlosophers brace for impact as they dissect Paramount+'s latest Star Trek offering: Star Trek: Section 31. Did this long-awaited series-turned-film live…
The FilmlosophersExtra Credit: The Intern Files of Brainmelt Disease - Tape #1
In the inaugural episode of Extra Credit: The Intern Files, the crew dives headfirst into the chaos as our intern Amy takes charge (somewhat) for the first…
The FilmlosophersLesson 415: Wolf Man (2025) - Some Lycan Hot! (Spoilers)
Join The Filmlosophers as they sink their teeth into Leigh Whannell's latest horror film, "Wolf Man." This isn't your grandfather's werewolf movie; Whannell…
The FilmlosophersLesson 414: The Filmlosopher's Best Films of 2024 (Discussion)
The Filmlosophers kick off the new year with a deep dive into the cinematic triumphs and disasters of 2024. Join them as they dissect the year in film, from…
The FilmlosophersLesson 413: Nosferatu (2024) - Dem Shadows doe (Spoilers)
As the final day of the year dwindles and the night grows long, The Filmlosophers gather one last time to confront the darkness. They conclude their cinematic…
The FilmlosophersLesson 412: Y2K (2024) - Nookies and Milk (Spoilers)
This Christmas Day, The Filmlosophers are taking a trip back to a simpler time… a time of dial-up internet, frosted tips, and widespread panic about the…
The FilmlosophersLesson 411: Heretic (2024) - If You Just Believe! (Spoilers)
'Tis the season for theological debates and awkward encounters! This holiday season, The Filmlosophers are tackling A24's Heretic, a film that asks the…
The FilmlosophersLesson 410: Thanksgiving Episode - The Leftovers (Reviews)
The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy honor turkey day by taking a look back at 2024 and our schedule and realized we missed a few reviews! It's leftovers time!…
The FilmlosophersLesson 409: Wicked (2024) - A Tale of Two Witches (Spoilers)
The Filmlosophers take a magical flight to the land of Oz and explore how no one will mourn for the wicked in their spirited review of the highly anticipated…
The FilmlosophersLesson 408: Poltergeist - A Spectral Spectacle (Spoilers)
The Filmlosophers are diving into the spooky depths of the 1982 horror classic Poltergeist this Halloween! Join us as we revisit the terrifying tale of the…
The FilmlosophersLesson 407: Terrifying Tokens: Unpacking Iconic Props in Horror Films (Discussion)
The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy spare no survivors in this ultimate convo running rich with history and lore as they discuss iconic props throughout horror…
The FilmlosophersLesson 406: The Wild Robot - More than Machine (Spoilers)
The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy find the heart in the machine as they break down (in tears) the newest animated masterpiece in theaters, The Wild Robot. In…
The FilmlosophersLesson 405: Megalopolis (2024) - I Believe I Can Sigh! (Spoilers)
In this mind-bending episode, the Filmlosophers and Intern Amy dive deep into the controversial and enigmatic Megalopolis, the latest cinematic endeavor from…
The FilmlosophersLesson 404: 40th Anniversary of Purple Rain (1984) - Password? (Spoilers)
The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy strike up the band and kick off the conversation with an insightful delve into the mind of Prince and the 40th anniversary…
The FilmlosophersLesson 403: Transformers One (2024) - It's Got the Touch! (Spoilers)
The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy are ready to roll out their latest conversation dissecting the newest installment of the iconic Transformers franchise…
The FilmlosophersLesson 402: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) - Back 2 Life! (Spoilers)
The Filmlosophers dive into the wacky, whimsical world of Tim Burton as they dissect the sequel to his iconic horror-comedy masterpiece, Beetlejuice…
The FilmlosophersLesson 401: 15th Anniversary of Coraline (2009) - Art in Frame (Spoilers)
The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy fall down the deepest of rabbit holes as they honor and revere the anniversary of the first of many stop-motion masterpieces…
The FilmlosophersLesson 400: Alien: Romulus - Fatal Transparency (Spoilers)
The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy venture beyond the void of space and -working classes- as they uncover and discuss the latest entry in the longstanding sci-fi…
The FilmlosophersLesson 399: Deadpool and Wolverine - Seeing Red (Spoilers)
Well hello, all you wonderful Filmlosophiles! Yes, we've missed you too! The crew is back, along with Jr Filmlosopher Sarah, to talk about the long-awaited…
The FilmlosophersLesson 396: Inside Out 2 - Loco Emotions (Spoilers)
Like the dinosaurs, WE'RE BACK! The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy are back on the mics to talk about your favorite movies after a little bit of a sabbatical…
The FilmlosophersLesson 395: Ani-MAY - Dragon Ball Z: Battle of the Gods (Spoilers)
It has begun! The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy begin their annual journey into celebrating one of the most beautiful forms of cinema: anime! They kick off the…
The FilmlosophersLesson 394: Star Wars Day - 25th Anniversary of Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace (Spoilers)
Happy Star Wars Day! The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy honor one of the most holiest days in the galaxy as they dive deep into the 25th anniversary of George…
The FilmlosophersLesson 393: Monkey Man - Gorilla Warfare (Spoilers)
The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy battle the evils that rule the streets of Mumbai as they engage in the directorial efforts of Dev Patel in his debut feature…
The FilmlosophersLesson 392: 25th Anniversary of The Matrix (1999) - Whoa… That Long? (Spoilers)
The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy reflect on the anniversary of taking the red pill 25 years ago and being awakened to the cyberpunk phenomenon that is the…
The FilmlosophersLesson 391: The Fast and the Furious (2001) - 9021-GOOO! (Review)
The Filmlosophers race towards the finishline, not just to review a film, but to blame Intern Amy on messing up this week's schedule as we take an…
The FilmlosophersLesson 390: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire - Bustin'! (Spoilers)
This week, The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy are living large because bustin' makes them- you know what, no. I'm not writing that, no way. Just check out their…
The FilmlosophersLesson 389: Dune (1984) - Omnipresent Grit (Spoilers)
The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy are back from outer space - or at least, a short break- as we kick off a new season with a review of the incredibly divisive…
The FilmlosophersLesson 388: Madame Web - Deserved Arachnophobia (Spoilers)
The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy find themselves in a few sticky situations as they unravel the tangled mess that is Sony's Madame Web.
The FilmlosophersLesson 387: Lisa Frankenstein - Bring Me Back to Life (Spoilers)
Love - and horror - is in the air as the Filmlosophers and Intern Amy put on their ruffle shirts and petticoats to engage in the directorial debut of Zelda…
The FilmlosophersLesson 386: Argylle - Stylish Flourishment (Spoilers)
The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy put on their sleuthing hats to try and figure out what is driving this film in their latest review of Matthew Vaughn's latest…
The FilmlosophersLesson 385: Poor Things - Promiscuous Libertarians (Spoilers)
The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy dig deep into their childhood and unearth deep trauma as they review the latest promiscuously spellbinding film by Yorgos…
The FilmlosophersLesson 384: The Book of Clarence - Gospel Truth (Spoilers)
The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy do some soul-searching and faith-measuring with our thoughts on Jeymes Samuel's latest work, The Book of Clarence.
The FilmlosophersLesson 383: American Fiction - A Societal Tale (Spoilers)
The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy receive some timely advice and hard truths with their latest viewing of Cord Jefferson's latest film, American Fiction.
The FilmlosophersLesson 382: The Filmlosopher's Best Films of 2023 (Discussion)
The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy look back at what many called a unique -yet still wonderful- year of films as we discuss our picks for the best movies of 2023!
The FilmlosophersLesson 381: The Boy and the Heron - Chaotic Mortality (Spoilers)
Happy New Year! The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy are joined by GameXplain's Joey Ferris to kick off the start of 2024 with an emotional look at one of the best…
The FilmlosophersLesson 380: Wonka - Swashboggling Gobblefunk, no? (Spoilers)
The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy cap off their Season of Suffering with a look at Paul King's attempt at rewriting our childhood in our review of 2023's Wonka…
The FilmlosophersLesson 379: Three Wise Men and a Baby - Call CPS, No? (Spoilers)
The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy wish you happy holidays as they bestow another entry in the Season of Suffering with an Avengers-level Hallmark holiday film…
The FilmlosophersLesson 378: Dashing Through the Snow - Ho, Ho…No (Spoilers)
The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy continue the pain of their Season of Suffering with a trip to the House of Mouse and their latest holiday cringefest, Dashing…
The FilmlosophersLesson 377: Love Actually - …No (Spoilers)
The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy kick off their second annual Season of Suffering with a 20th anniversary viewing of one of the most cringe-worthy Christmas…
The FilmlosophersLesson 376: Thanksgiving - It's Black Friday, Pilgrim (Spoilers)
The Filmlosophers and Jr Filmlosopher Sarah want to wish you and your loved ones a happy holiday as they take a fun look at Eli Roth's pilgrim serial slasher…
The FilmlosophersLesson 375: Five Nights at Freddy's - Franchise Faux Pas (Spoilers)
The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy are joined by Jr Filmlosopher and video game aficionado Sarah to break down and discuss the subtle -and not-so-subtle- nuances…
The FilmlosophersLesson 374: Asylum Month - 2025 Armageddon (Spoilers)
The Filmlosophers and Intern/Final Girl Amy wrap up their celebration of the Asylum rabbit hole with a look at the nexus film honoring the 25th anniversary of…
The FilmlosophersLesson 373: Asylum Month - Asteroid-a-Geddon (Spoilers)
The Filmlosophers and Intern/Final Girl Amy are joined by friend of the show Ben to continue their celebration of The Asylum Studios this month with a…
The FilmlosophersLesson 372: The Asylum Month - Abraham Lincoln vs. Zombies (Spoilers)
The Filmlosophers and Intern/Final Girl Amy celebrate The Asylum Studios this month as they creep carefully through the history books and sift through the…
The FilmlosophersLesson 370: Star Trek Into Darkness - Lens Flare Nightmare (Spoilers)
The Filmlosophers and Ensign Amy are blinded by the light -or should we say lens flare. Joined by host of The Capeless Crusaders David "Doc" Barrie, the crew…
The FilmlosophersLesson 369: Star Trek (2009): Kirk & Crew Redux (Spoilers)
The Filmlosophers and Ensign Amy warp to their next destination in a parallel universe as they embrace the master of the lens flare director J.J. Abrams' fresh…
The FilmlosophersLesson 368: Star Trek 10: Nemesis - The Last Generation (Spoilers)
The Filmlosophers and Ensign Amy beam back to the Multiverse where no man has gone before, as they dust off their phasers in celebration of Star Trek Month…
