Lesson 424: A Minecraft Movie - Pixel Pandemonium (Spoilers)
Release Date: 04/15/2025
Lesson 449: Wicked: For Good - Defying Gravity? (Spoilers)
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The long-awaited conclusion is here! Hosts Eddie and Spencer, and Intern Manager/Managing Intern Amy dive into their full, unreserved thoughts on the sequel to last year's musical smash hit, Wicked: For Good. The crew applauds the dynamic duo of Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, recognizing that their strongest performances yet—both vocally and emotionally—power this finale, echoing their explosive chemistry both on and off-screen. However, despite the powerhouse performances, the team grapples with why this highly anticipated entry into the pink and green franchise ultimately falls short....
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Lesson 448: GDT’s Frankenstein (2025) - Heart and Horror (Spoilers)
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The Filmlosophers are ready to dissect a cinematic creation of exquisite beauty and tragedy! Hosts Eddie and Spencer, and Intern Manager/Managing Intern Amy dive deep into the beautiful and amazing macabre world of Director Guillermo del Toro in his Netflix original film, Frankenstein. The crew will explore del Toro's signature style, analyzing how he handles the emotional weight of Mary Shelley's classic tale, the stunning practical effects, and the thematic depth that defines his approach to the monstrous and the human. Is this the definitive adaptation of the Creature's tragic story? And...
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Lesson 447: Cosmic Horror-Tastic - In the Mouth of Madness - Reader Beware! (Spoilers)
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Happy Halloween! The Filmlosophers are capping off Cosmic Horror-Tastic Month with the ultimate descent into cinematic madness: a review of John Carpenter's chilling 1995 masterpiece, "In the Mouth of Madness"! Hosts Eddie and Spencer, and Intern Manager/Managing Intern Amy will dissect Carpenter’s final installment in his Apocalypse Trilogy, exploring how the film blurs the lines between fiction and reality, sanity and delusion. They’ll dive into the Lovecraftian themes, the brilliant ambiguity of the plot, and the unsettling idea that the world is being rewritten around us. But there's a...
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Lesson 446: Cosmic Horror-Tastic - Event Horizon - Bad, Ship! Bad! (Spoilers)
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The descent into Cosmic Horror-Tastic Month continues! This week, The Filmlosophers—Hosts Eddie and Spencer, and Intern Manager/Managing Intern Amy—are setting coordinates for Hell as they tackle the terrifying 1997 sci-fi cosmic horror classic, Event Horizon. The crew will dive deep into this film's unique blend of futuristic terror and pure, Lovecraftian dread. They'll dissect its shocking visuals, the incredible set design, and the palpable atmosphere of dread as the Lewis and Clark crew investigates the ship that's been... somewhere else. They’ll debate whether the film’s brutal...
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Lesson 445: Cosmic Horror-Tastic - Color Out of Space (2019) - Grimace Attacks (Spoilers)
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The spooky season has officially arrived! The Filmlosophers are celebrating the darkest time of year by kicking off their month-long series dedicated to the chilling realm of Cosmic Horror-Tastic Month! To start the descent into madness, Hosts Eddie and Spencer, and Intern Manager/Managing Intern Amy are tackling 2019's mind-bending adaptation, Color Out of Space. They'll dive deep into this H.P. Lovecraft story, discussing how Director Richard Stanley brought the author's unfilmable concepts—like an unspeakable hue and the creeping terror of the unknown—to life. The crew will dissect the...
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Lesson 444: Stephen King Month - The Langoliers (1995) - Flight Attendance (Spoilers)
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The Stephen King birthday tribute concludes with a bizarre and hilarious finale! For their last King review of the month, The Filmlosophers—Hosts Eddie and Spencer, and Intern Manager/Managing Intern Amy—are boarding a flight straight into the wonderfully strange world of the 1995 made-for-TV miniseries, "The Langoliers." The crew will bravely dissect this lesser-celebrated adaptation, exploring its ambitious premise, its infamously low-budget visual effects, and its utterly confounding storyline involving literal time-eating monsters. Get ready for a discussion that will cover everything...
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Lesson 443: Stephen King Month - Graveyard Shift (1990) - Overtime Owed (Spoilers)
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The Stephen King celebration barrels forward! For their third King tribute this month, The Filmlosophers—Hosts Eddie and Spencer, and Intern Manager/Managing Intern Amy—are punching the clock for a hilarious review of one of his lesser-celebrated, delightfully trashy monster movies: "Graveyard Shift" (1990). The crew delves into this film's unique brand of blue-collar horror, set deep within the dank, rat-infested underbelly of a textile mill. They’ll dissect the over-the-top practical effects, the bizarre characterizations, and the overall schlocky fun that makes this adaptation a...
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Lesson 442: Stephen King Month - Cell (2016) - Phoning It In (Spoilers)
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The Stephen King celebration continues! This month, The Filmlosophers—Hosts Eddie and Spencer, and Intern Manager/Managing Intern Amy—take on another of the King of Horror's lesser-celebrated works: his 2016 film adaptation, "Cell". The crew will dissect this unique take on a technological apocalypse, exploring how the film attempts to translate King's commentary on our phone-obsessed world to the big screen. They'll break down the performances, the production, and what makes this film a "fascinating" footnote in the King cinematic universe. Is it a misunderstood gem or a cautionary tale...
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Lesson 441: Stephen King Month - Maximum Overdrive - We Made You! (Spoilers)
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In a special episode celebrating the birth month of the most prolific and horrific writer of our age, Stephen King, The Filmlosophers are diving headfirst into one of his lesser-celebrated works: his hilarious and bombastic directorial (and only) debut, Maximum Overdrive (1986). Join the crew—Host Eddie, Host Spencer, and Intern Manager/Managing Intern Amy—as they wax nostalgic on this unique slice of 80s horror. They'll break down the film’s chaotic production, its campy charm, and whether it stands as a forgotten gem or a fascinating misfire in King's cinematic universe. From sentient...
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Lesson 440: 35th Anniversary of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) - Cowabunga (Spoilers)
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Get ready to party like it's 1990! In a special anniversary episode, The Filmlosophers—Hosts Eddie and Spencer, and Intern Manager/Managing Intern Amy—are diving into the sewers of nostalgia to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the radical and bodacious film that defined a generation: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990). The crew waxes nostalgic, reflecting on the film's gritty charm and heart that set it apart. They'll discuss the incredible production aspects, from the groundbreaking Jim Henson Creature Shop suits that brought Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, and Michelangelo to life, to...
info_outlineThis 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 Minecraft Movie. But the cinematic critique takes a bizarre turn as they address the alarming reports of disruptive behavior erupting in theaters during certain scenes of the film. Plus, they welcome their newest intern, the enthusiastic Intern Jesus, to the team!
In this chaotic episode:
- Minecraft Movie Meltdown: The team will bravely (and perhaps begrudgingly) dissect A Minecraft Movie, analyzing its success (or more likely, its failures) in translating the beloved game to a cinematic experience. Expect discussions on story, visuals, and whether it captures the essence of building and survival.
- Theater of Terror: Minecraft Mayhem: The Filmlosophers will delve into the strange phenomenon of disruptive behavior during A Minecraft Movie screenings, pontificating on the breakdown of theater decorum and offering their (likely exasperated) thoughts on cinema etiquette.
- Welcoming Intern Jesus!: The crew introduces their newest intern, Intern Jesus, to the Filmlosophers family! They'll discuss his passion for film, his favorite (and perhaps surprising) guilty pleasure movies, and why his unique perspective makes him a perfect fit for the team.
Join The Filmlosophers for an episode that's a bizarre blend of cinematic disappointment, social commentary on unruly audiences, and the welcoming of a new, divinely named intern. It's going to be a blocky, boisterous, and utterly unique discussion!
So pull up a chair, grab your popcorn, and tune in to this week's block-tacular episode of The Filmlosophers!