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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 251: 2020 - The Best Movies of an Abysmal Year
The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy take a long, hard look at the past 12 months to find the best of the dumpster fire known as 2020. The Cinematic Censors…
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Lesson 250: One Night in Miami - Discriminatory Calculus (Spoilers)
The Filmlosophers dive deep into the study of change as they dissect Regina King's directorial debut, One Night in Miami. The Diligent Dynamos explore the…
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Lesson 249: Ma Rainey's Black Bottom - Psychology of the Blues
The Filmlosophers are Chicago bound as they discover the wonders of Blues in the 1920s with a discussion of Netflix's latest release, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom…
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Lesson 248: Soul - Eschatology for Kids (Review)
The Filmlosophers -and fellow film enthusiast Ben- burst through the doors of 2021, ready to reveal the joys and reality of Disney-Pixar's latest release…
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Lesson 247: Wonder Woman 1984 - Undeveloped Narrative (Spoilers)
The Filmlosophers go retro with Intern Amy as they revisit the latest DCEU entry from HBO Max and Warner Bros, Wonder Woman 1984. The New Year's Rockin'…
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Lesson 246: Holiday Classics! Santa Claus: The Movie (1985) (Review)
The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy take Christmas back to the '80s as they review an ad-filled film from Spencer's past, Santa Claus: The Movie (1985). The…
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Lesson 245: Holiday Favs! Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale (Review)
The Filmlosophers deck the halls & barricade the fireplaces along with Intern Amy as they discuss a holiday favorite of Eddie's, Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale…
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Lesson 244: The Great MacGuffin Hunt! (Discussion)
The Filmlosophers take Intern Amy on the road less traveled to hunt for one of the most elusive items in film: MacGuffins! The Sleuthing Cinematic Scholars…
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Lesson 243: Doctor Who Family Fest: 13th Doctor Special- Spyfall (Review)
The Filmlosophers take a last stroll on Gallifrey with Intern Amy to celebrate the Doctor in the review of the 13th Doctor's 2-episode espionage special…
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Lesson 242: Doctor Who Family Fest: 12th Doctor Christmas Special- Twice Upon a Time (Review)
The Filmlosophers find Intern Amy in the time stream to join the celebration and discussion of the 12th Doctor Christmas Special, Twice Upon a Time. The…
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Lesson 241: Doctor Who Family Fest: 50th Anniversary Episode- The Day of the Doctor (Review)
The Filmlosophers continue leaping through time stasis bubbles to celebrate the Doctor by discussing the 50th-anniversary episode, The Day of the Doctor. The…
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Lesson 240: Doctor Who Family Fest: Series 4 Finale - The End of Time (Review)
The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy (from the Capeless Crusaders) jump back in time to celebrate the wonders of the Doctor by reviewing David Tennant's series 4…
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Lesson 239: Horror Special Feature - Social Thrillers (Discussion)
The Filmlosophers are joined by Intern Amy (from the Capeless Crusaders) to honor the season by discussing the nature of the most talked-about horror subgenre…
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Lesson 238: Horror Double Feature: Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)/ Little Shop of Horrors (1986)
The Filmlosophers continue their descent into madness and music with their next horror double feature review offering of Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) and…
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Lesson 237: Horror Double Feature: Sleepaway Camp (1983)/Dead Alive (1992)
The Filmlosophers dive into the holiday spirit headfirst with a horror double feature review on two underrated films, Sleepaway Camp (1983) and Dead Alive…
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Lesson 236: Paprika - Introspective Deception (Spoilers)
The Filmlosophers complete their journey in honoring the creative genius of Satoshi Kon by discussing his most innovative -yet deceptive- film, Paprika. The…
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Lesson 235: Tokyo Godfathers - Parental Figures (Spoilers)
The Filmlosophers team up once again with Capeless Crusader -and intern- Amy to highlight a holiday anime classic from Satoshi Kon, Tokyo Godfathers. The Tokyo…
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Lesson 234: Millennium Actress - A Moving Masterpiece (Spoilers)
The Filmlosophers are joined by Capeless Crusader -and intern- Amy to celebrate one of Satoshi Kon's gleaming masterpieces, Millennium Actress. The Tumultuous…
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Lesson 233: Tenet - Temporal Disruption (Spoilers)
The Filmlosophers wrack their brains trying to understand the latest time-bending creation from Christopher Nolan in Tenet. The Temporal Todd's continue their…
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Lesson 232: Bill & Ted Face the Music - Party On!
The Filmlosophers bust out their Keytars and their leopard tights to rock on with the latest film in the Bill & Ted trilogy, Bill & Ted Face the Music. The…
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Lesson 231: Game of Death (1978) - Untimely Endings
The Filmlosophers dish out their final move in their celebration of the iconic Bruce Lee by discussing his most unique -and final- film, Game of Death (1978)…
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Lesson 230: Enter the Dragon (1973) - Intro to a New Era
The Filmlosophers pulls out all the punches and kicks as they bow down to one of Bruce Lee's most famous films, Enter the Dragon (1973). The Quarrelsome…
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Lesson 229: The Way of the Dragon (1972) - Roaming Holiday
The Filmlosophers continue to honor the martial arts master Bruce Lee with a lively discussion of his directorial debut, The Way of the Dragon (1972). The…
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Lesson 228: The Big Boss (1971) - An American Tragedy
The Filmlosophers fight their way to honor the memory of martial arts legend Bruce Lee by discussing his breakout film, The Big Boss (1971). The Combative…
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Lesson 227: Summer Crossover - Blockbuster Favorites (Feat. Nerd On! The Podcast)
The Filmlosophers share a mind-blowing convo with the crew from Nerd On! The Podcast over some of our favorite Summer Blockbusters! The Dialectical Duo becomes…
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Lesson 226: X-Men - Days of Future Yet to Come (Review)
The Filmlosophers celebrate their inner geekdom by discussing the movie that REALLY started it all, X-Men (2000). Honoring its 20th anniversary, the Munificent…
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Lesson 225: Hamilton - What'd We Miss? (Review)
The Filmlosophers -and "Intern Amy"- continue their patriotic celebrations by reviewing Disney's recent streaming release, Hamilton. The Ceremonious Cadre of…
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Lesson 224: Shrek The Musical - Green with Theater Envy
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…
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Lesson 223: Independence Day - Old-Fashioned Blockbusters
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…
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Lesson 222: Most Epic Dads in Film! (Discussion)
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…
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Lesson 221: Artemis Fowl - Offensive Foul (Spoilers)
The Filmlosophers share -alongside Capeless Crusader Amy- their mourning of the standard of movies from Disney with the release of Artemis Fowl. The Mickey…
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Lesson 220: Do The Right Thing - The Conversation, Not the Movie
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…
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Lesson 219: It's Gonna Be Ani-MAY! Howl's Moving Castle - (Spoilers)
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…
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Lesson 218: It's Gonna Be Ani-MAY! Laputa: Castle in the Sky - (Spoilers)
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…
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Lesson 217: It's Gonna Be Ani-MAY! Spirited Away - (Spoilers)
The Filmlosophers take a long soak (in an antibacterial bubble bath) while celebrating another one of the incredible works from Hayao Miyazaki, Spirited Away…
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Lesson 216: It's Gonna Be Ani-MAY! My Neighbor Totoro - (Review)
The Filmlosophers poke their heads out for a bit of sunshine (with masks on) while talking about the incredible Hayao Miyazaki and one of his greatest works…
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Lesson 215: Dirty Dancing - Nobody Puts Spencer in a Corner
The Filmlosophers clean up nicely in celebration as they review Lionsgate's incredible movie livestream event this week, Dirty Dancing. The Dougie Duo is so…
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Lesson 214: Cinephiles in the Time of Quarantine (w/ Jeff Fong)
The Filmlosophers adjust their face masks and mics as they welcome writer/director Jeffrey Fong to discuss the impact of the quarantine on the film industry…
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Lesson 213: Parasite - Germaphobia (Spoilers)
The Filmlosophers don their scrubs and hand sanitizer to brave the outside world and dig a little deeper into Bong Joon Ho's award-winning film, Parasite. The…
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Lesson 212: What'cha Watching? Quarantine Edition
The Filmlosophers bring the Lysol and the films they have streamed or will stream while under quarantine. The Humbled Homebodies reveal what they've been doing…
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Lesson 211: Bloodshot - Diesel Fueled (Spoilers)
The Filmlosophers are dealing with both quarantine and Vin Diesel in his latest comic book film, Bloodshot. The Scrubbed Sanchos take time from stocking their…
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Lesson 210: Onward - Time After Time (Non-spoiler)
The Filmlosophers are joined by Amy of The Capeless Crusaders to do battle over the latest magical Pixar film, Onward. The table is divided, and the swords are…
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Lesson 209: My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising (Spoilers)
The Filmlosophers are joined by anime fanatic Tyler to discuss the long anticipated manga-inspired film to debut in theaters, My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising…
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Lesson 208: The Final Level: Escaping Rancala - B-Serious!
The Filmlosophers take their extensive knowledge of B-movies and love of cinema, and put them to the test with The Asylum Studios latest serving, The Final…
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Lesson 207: Sonic the Hedgehog - Rapid Redux
The Filmlosophers lace up their cross trainers and go for a run on the latest video game film to make its way to the big screen, Sonic the Hedgehog. The Rapid…
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Lesson 206: Birds of Prey - Emancipation Proclamation
The Filmlosophers don their high-heeled boots and break out their mallets for the latest film coming out of WB and DC, Birds of Prey. The Salacious Sparrows…
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Lesson 205: Gretel & Hansel - Girl Power (Spoilers)
The Filmlosophers are left restless and stay awake all night after watching one of the first horror films of 2020, Gretel & Hansel. The Ferocious Fellas embark…
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Lesson 204: The Gentlemen - Brutal Etiquette
The Filmlosophers have a spot of tea and brutality as they discuss the latest selection to come from filmmaker Guy Ritchie, The Gentlemen. The Cantankerous…
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Lesson 203: Bad Boys for Life - Deadpan Dichotomy (Non-spoiler)
The Filmlosophers bring the heat and recite mantras as they drive head first into the latest Bad Boys installment, Bad Boys for Life. Taking on the trilogy…
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Lesson 202: 1917 - The Long Take Wonder (Spoiler)
The Filmlosophers are joined in the trenches by Videogame BANG!'s very own Emma Skies to talk about the Oscar-nominated war epic, 1917. As the new year starts…
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Lesson 201: The Grudge (2020) - Scary Movie Sequel (Spoiler)
The Filmlosophers creepily crawl their way from the theaters and into the studio to discuss the first horror film of 2020, The Grudge. Taking a chance on the…
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Lesson 200: The Best of the Decade (Special Episode)
The Filmlosophers celebrate 200 EPISODES with a bang, as they bring together a star-studded ensemble of guests to discuss the best films of the decade! The…
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Lesson 199: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (Spoiler)
The Filmlosophers spare no expense and bring back Travis and the gift of our unfiltered spoiler-filled thoughts on Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. The Glad…
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Lesson 198: The Star Wars Holiday Special
The Filmlosophers brave new and uncharted territory, and come out more confused than ever after a conversation over The Star Wars Holiday Special (1978). The…
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Lesson 197: Star Wars Crash Course (feat. Travis Cook)
The Filmlosophers are joined by Travis Cook to traverse the galaxy in the education of a galaxy far, far away, talking about the Star Wars franchise. In…
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Lesson 196: Frozen 2 - I'll Take the Unknown (Spoiler)
The Filmlosophers let it go as the temperature rises while talking about Disney's Frozen 2. The Frozen Fellas catch the sequel that followed the wildly…
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Lesson 195: Knives Out - Deadly Fun (Non-Spoiler)
The Filmlosophers are talking turkey -and murder!- as they talk about the much anticipated Rian Johnson murder mystery film, Knives Out. The day of thanks is…
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Lesson 194: Jojo Rabbit - A New Breed (Spoiler)
The Filmlosophers are earning their stripes as they are joined by The Capeless Crusaders Amy LaBelle to talk about Taika Waititi's Jojo Rabbit. As the…
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Lesson 193: Doctor Sleep - Bad Parenting 101 (Non-Spoiler)
The Filmlosophers are back for a walk in the hedge maze as they take on a conversation of the sequel to 1980's The Shining, Doctor Sleep. With it being one of…
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Lesson 192: The Shining (1980) - Spencer's Not Here, Mrs. Torrance
The Filmlosophers ghoulishly prepare for next week's film Dr. Sleep by watching it's prequel, Stanley Kubrick's 1980's Horror classic, The Shining. The film…