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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
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Lesson 309: Everything Everywhere All At Once - Risked It for the Biscuit (Spoilers)
The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy jump into a parallel universe and discover a different kind of multiverse masterpiece in A24's Everything Everywhere All At…
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Lesson 308: 100th Anniversary of Nosferatu - Monochromatic History (Discussion)
The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy unveil the cinematic history created by innovation, creativity, and plagiarism in F.W. Murnau's 1922 horror classic…
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Lesson 307: Turning Red - How Bao That (Spoilers)
The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy wax nostalgia of teenage pasts as they regal the complexity of this prodigious pubescent tale in Pixar's Turning Red. The…
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Lesson 306: 40th Anniversary of The Thing - Practical Magic (Spoilers)
The Filmlosophers bring in trusted friends and fellow nerd JR to celebrate the 40-year-old enigma that is John Carpenter's The Thing. The Creeping Cohorts…
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Lesson 305: The Batman - Riddle Me This (Spoilers)
The Filmlosophers patrol the dark skies of Gotham with Nerd Afficinado Tyler and new Jr Filmlosopher, Logan, and discuss Matt Reeve's take on the Dark Knight…
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Lesson 304: 34th Anniversary of Bloodsport (Spoilers)
The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy are joined by action movie lover Tyler to celebrate 34 years of Kumite with a review of the 1988 classic, Bloodsport. The…
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Lesson 303: Moonfall - Divorced in Space (Spoilers)
The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy are jettisoned into space without direction as they navigate Roland Emmerich's latest disaster movie, Moonfall. The…
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Lesson 302: Super Bowl LVI - Trailers, Spots and Surprises (Discussion)
The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy kick-off a huge trailer breakdown post-Super Bowl to discuss all the great reveals and sneak peeks! The Revelation Revelers…
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Lesson 301: Scream (2022) - Toxic Fan Fiction (Spoilers)
The Filmlosophers are joined again by Jr Filmlosopher Sarah to discuss toxic fandoms in the 2022 horror film, Scream. The Fantastical Freaks breakdown the…
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Lesson 299: Scream (1996) - Like You Mean It (Review)
THE FILMLOSOPHERS ARE BACK, and are joined by Jr Filmlosopher Sarah for a jog down memory lane with a take on Wes Cravens 1996 horror masterpiece, Scream. The…
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Lesson 298: 2021 in Review - Hindsight is 20/21 (Discussion)
The Filmlosophers and intern Amy take one last look behind them as they reminisce and debate on 2021's offering of film, fun and filmlosophy! The Nostalgic…
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Lesson 297: The Matrix Resurrections - A Wachowski Ouchie (Spoilers)
The Filmlosophers take a last leap with intern Amy as they jump into the new year with a look at Warner Bros new take on the neo-futuristic film saga, The…
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Lesson 296: Spider-Man: No Way Home - Cardial Direction (Spoilers)
The Filmlosophers and intern Amy swing through the doors with their excitement over Marvel's latest entry in the Web Slinger's tale, Spider-Man: No Way Home…
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Lesson 295: Season of Suffering - Lifetime's "Mistletoe & Menorahs" and Netflix's "The Knight before Christmas" (Review)
The Filmlosophers drag along with Intern Amy as they recollect their Season of Suffering with a review of Lifetime's "Mistletoe & Menorahs" and Netflix's "The…
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Lesson 294: Disney's Encanto - Familial Fractures (Review)
The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy trace their genealogical roots through the lens of Disney's Encanto. The Disney Fiends reveal familial parallels with the…
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Lesson 293: Red Notice - Dimming Stars (Spoilers)
The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy trudge through the murky depths of Netflix to relish the pain that is Red Notice. The Tormented Trio traverse through the…
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Lesson 292: Ghostbusters: Afterlife - Nostalgia Resurrected (Spoilers)
The Filmlosophers cross over into the otherworldly as they converse with the dead (and each other) on the latest entry in the ghost-hunting franchise…
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Extra Credit: V/H/S Franchise - Cigarette Burns and Evil Turns (Discussion)
Never one to go long without discussing Horror, the crew breakdown their thoughts on the unique and obscure world that is the V/H/S franchise! Joined by friend…
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Lesson 291: Marvel's Eternals - Curse of Kirby (Spoilers)
The Filmlosophers ascend to a god-like state of mind as they discuss the impact of Marvel's latest entry into the cosmic saga, Eternals. In a deep dive of…
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Lesson 290: '80s Horror Films - Spooky Time Memories (Special Episode)
The Filmlosophers spare no expense as they are joined by special guests Sacramento filmmaker T.J. Aguilar and Capeless Crusader host Anthony Esteves for a trip…
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Lesson 289: Halloween Kills - Triplicate Psychology (Spoilers)
The Filmlosophers continue their celebration of the month of spooktacular with a chat over the latest horror offering of the year, Halloween Kills. Do the…
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Lesson 288: Creepshow 2 - Absentminded Adolescence (Spoilers)
With Eddie gone, Spencer is joined by Ben this week as the pair dive into the 1987's horror classic, Creepshow 2. Do dumb teens making dumb decisions hold the…
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Lesson 287: Venom: Let There Be Carnage…and Confusion - (Spoilers)
The Filmlosophers kick off the spooky season with a lethal recollection of the recent Sony-Marvel sequel release, Venom: Let There Be Carnage. The Symbiotic…
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Lesson 286: Malignant - Ocular Resection (Spoilers)
The Filmlosophers perform a cinematic dissection on James Wan's latest horror offering, Malignant. The Cantankerous Citizens dive deep into the mind of Wan and…
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Lesson 285: Dear Evan Hansen (2021) - Cinematic Thespionage (Review)
The Filmlosophers wave through a window as they discuss musicals and their adaptations with a review of the latest stage-to-screen film, Dear Evan Hansen…
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Lesson 284: Enrichment Courses - (Lesson 81) Mother! (Review)
The Filmlosophers pull out some of the old textbooks and begin a new Enrichment Course with a revisit of Lesson 81, and the discussion of Darren Aronofsky's…
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Lesson 283: Shang Chi and the legend of the Ten Rings - Culture Appreciation (Review)
The Filmlosophers embark on a mystic journey to uncover the beauty and wonder of Marvel Studio's latest film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. The…
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Lesson 282: Candyman (2021) - Bittersweet Anthropology (Spoilers)
The Filmlosophers are joined once again by Ben to bring the sweets to the sweet and talk about Nia DaCosta's eerily beautiful work with 2021's Candyman. The…
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Lesson 281: Candyman (1992) - Sweet, Sweet Lore (Review)
The Filmlosophers find themselves in front of a mirror, ready to spill their thoughts on the 1992 classic horror tale, Candyman. The Reflective Rapscallions…
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Lesson 280: The Green Knight (2021) - Arthurian Lit 101 (Spoilers)
The Filmlosophers take on the Christmas challenge with Intern Amy as we delve into Arthurian tales with a discussion of A24's The Green Knight (2021). The…
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Lesson 279: Free Guy (2021) - Sweet Sweet Fantasy (Spoilers)
The Filmlosophers jump out of the real world and right into the fun of Shawn Levy's Free Guy. The Desktop Desperados get wrapped in the crazy virtual world…
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Lesson 278: The Suicide Squad (2021) - Gunn's Blazing (Review)
The Filmlosophers fight against the odds to discuss James Gunn's upcoming DC masterpiece, The Suicide Squad. The Spandex Cellies get an advanced viewing of…
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Lesson 277: Palm Springs (2020) - Timey Wimey (Spoilers)
The Filmlosophers ends their cinematic exploration of Summer Flings as Intern Any reveals her final pick of the month, 2020's Palm Springs. The Time Lords open…
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Lesson 276: Roman Holiday (1953) - Vespa Veritas (Spoilers)
The Filmlosophers journey with Intern Amy by the colosseum to discuss a Summer fling favorite in the renowned classic film, Roman Holiday (1953). The Romantic…
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Lesson 275: Amélie (2001) - Couleurs de Films (Spoilers)
The Filmlosophers continue their summer fling as Intern Amy navigates the Rhone to review the modern French classic film, Amélie (2001). The Compétente…
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Lesson 274: 50 First Dates (2004) - Live. Sleep. Repeat. (Spoilers)
The Filmlosophers give Intern Amy the reins as they embark on a journey through summer fling flicks with a review of Adam Sandler's 50 First Dates (2004).
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Lesson 273: Luca (2021) - Silencio Execs (Review)
The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy are swept away by the beauty of Disney-Pixar's Luca (2021). The Bravissimo Burros dissect the Italian-inspired picturesque…
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Lesson 272: In the Heights (2021) - Pure Sueños (Spoilers)
The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy sway and dance around the discussion of the musical-inspired recent drop from HBO Max, In the Heights (2021). The Bachata…
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Lesson 271: Two Filmlosophers and Their Dads (Father's Days Special)
The Filmlosophers celebrate a special day as they discuss life and films with the men who helped shape them into who they are today: their fathers. The…
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Lesson 270: A Quiet Place II - Monstrous Adolescence (Review)
The Filmlosophers are joined by the very first Jr Filmlosopher, Sarah, to discuss the teen-driven sequel by John Krasinski, A Quiet Place II. The Muted…
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Lesson 269: The Mitchells vs the Machine - Tech Corruption (Spoilers)
The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy take their love for tech gadgets to a new level with a discussion of Netflix's The Mitchells vs the Machines. The Digital…
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Lesson 268: MAYDAY! - Geostorm (2017) - New Armagedden? (Review)
The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy light up the sky with special guest Alex Amaro to send their final MAYDAY as they discuss 2017's Geostorm. The Quarrelsome…
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Lesson 268: MAYDAY! - Geostorm (2017) - New Armagedden? (Review)
The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy light up the sky with special guest Alex Amaro to send their final MAYDAY as they discuss 2017's Geostorm. The Quarrelsome…
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Lesson 268: MAYDAY! - Geostorm (2017) - New Armagedden? (Review)
The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy light up the sky with special guest Alex Amaro to send their final MAYDAY as they discuss 2017's Geostorm. The Quarrelsome…
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Lesson 267: MAYDAY! - Armageddon - Destructive Romance (1998) (Review)
The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy drill down to the nitty-gritty as they send up their MAYDAY for the month of May in Michael Bay's Armageddon (1998). The…
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Lesson 266: MAYDAY! - The Day After Tomorrow (2004) (Review)
The Filmlosophers send up they're MAYDAY for the month of May with a look at Roland Emmerich's The Day After Tomorrow (2004). The Destructive Duo prepare for…
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Lesson 265: Star Wars Day - Skywalker Saga (Review)
The Filmlosophers, along with Padawan Amy, knock the sand from their boots and raise a glass of blue milk to another trip 'round the galaxy for a Star Wars Day…
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Lesson 264: Mortal Kombat (2021) - Whoopsie? (Review)
The Filmlosophers test their might (of knowledge) by battling their way through a discussion of HBO Max's recent video game adaptation, Mortal Kombat (2021)…
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Lesson 263: Concrete Cowboy - An Unexpected Ride (Spoiler)
The Filmlosophers blaze the trail through the concrete jungle to explore Netflix's latest release, Concrete Cowboy. The Voracious Vaqueros tear back the pages…
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Lesson 262: The Wrestler - A Tragic Match (Spoilers)
The Filmlosophers honor the recent WWE Wrestlemania event with a solid exploration of 2008's heart-wrenching film from Darren Aronofsky, The Wrestler. The Duo…
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Lesson 261: Godzilla vs Kong - Not Feeling the Bern (Spoilers)
The Filmlosophers are joined by friend of the show, Ben, to discuss the monstrous outcome of HBO and Legendary's Godzilla vs Kong. The Titanic Trio examines…
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Lesson 260: Capeless Crossover Event! Zack Snyder's Justice League - Part 2 (Review)
The Filmlosophers and The Capeless Crusaders return for the second half of our two-part event in our epic crossover review of Zack Snyder's Justice League! The…
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Lesson 259: Capeless Crossover Event! Zack Snyder's Justice League (Review)
The Filmlosophers unite with fellow epic podcast, The Capeless Crusaders, in a massive crossover event to review the latest from the DCEU and WB, Zack Snyder's…
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Lesson 258: Back2Back: Coming to/2 America (Review)
The Filmlosophers travel to Zamunda and Queens to discover the quirky comedic mind of Eddie Murphy in a back-to-back review of Coming to/2 America. The…
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Lesson 257: Raya and the Last Dragon (Review)
The Filmlosophers explore the world of Kumandra as they discuss the latest from Walt Disney Animation Studios, Raya and the Last Dragon. The Fantastical Few…
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Lesson 256: The Vigil - Meshuga Memories (Review)
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…
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Lesson 255: Judas and the Black Messiah (Spoilers)
The Filmlosophers revisit our vicious history in the 2021 Warner Bros Pictures and HBO original film, Judas and the Black Messiah. The Vigilant Vigilantes…
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Lesson 254: The Willoughbys - ¿Que Hora Es? (Spoilers)
The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy dive deep into familial love while discussing Netflix's animated hit of 2020, The Willoughbys. The Colloquial Colleagues…
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Lesson 253: Malcolm & Marie - (Gas)Lit Conversations (Spoilers)
The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy attempt to maneuver through the destructive nature of the titular characters in Netflix's Malcolm & Marie. The Tempestuous…
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Lesson 252: The Invisible Man (2020) - The Psychology of Anxiety (Spoilers)
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…