The Filmosophers Movie Talk Show

The Filmosophers Movie Talk Show, where we talk about films and filmosophy with the people who make and love movies.

The Filmosophers - 2025 Academy Awards Best Picture Nominees 02/28/2025

The Filmosophers - 2025 Academy Awards Best Picture Nominees The Filmosophers discuss some of the 2025 Academy Awards Best Picture nominees, including "A Complete Unkown", "Conclave", "Emilia Perez", "The Brutalist", "Anora", "The Substance", and "Nickel Boys". Leave us your comments and let us know what you think of these films. [Theme music performed by Scarlet Newman-Thomas, courtesy of The Teenage Diplomat] © The Filmosophers 2025 /episode/index/show/thefilmosophers/id/35485820

David Lynch's Powerful Message 01/21/2025

David Lynch's Powerful Message David Lynch discusses his lifelong practice of Transcendental Meditation and its promise to create enlightenment for the individual and peace for the world. /episode/index/show/thefilmosophers/id/34945670

Filmosophers Holiday Movie Trivia 12/27/2022

Filmosophers Holiday Movie Trivia Join Filmosopher Chris for a quick review of selected trivia from some of our favorite Holiday movies. [Theme music performed by Scarlet Newman-Thomas, courtesy of The Teenage Diplomat] © The Filmosophers 2022 /episode/index/show/thefilmosophers/id/25443036

A Conversation with Darryl Anka 12/20/2022

A Conversation with Darryl Anka We speak with metaphysical and spiritual luminary Darryl Anka about his 40-year career in the film industry as a model and set builder on films such as “Iron Man” and “Star Trek,” and about some of his favorite films, including “The Dead Zone,” “The Road to Perdition,” and “Arrival.” He also shares with us about his extraterrestrial encounters and communications. [Theme music performed by Scarlet Newman-Thomas, courtesy of The Teenage Diplomat] © The Filmosophers 2022 /episode/index/show/thefilmosophers/id/25389132

A Conversation with David Hoffmeister 07/05/2022

A Conversation with David Hoffmeister We talk with David Hoffmeister, who uses movies as modern-day parables for awakening through “The Movie Watcher’s Guide to Enlightenment.” David is a pioneer in the practical application of A Course in Miracles for spiritual awakening. Along the way we discuss some of David’s favorite films, including “The Truman Show,” "Groundhog Day,” “Solaris,” and “Before I Fall.” [Theme music performed by Scarlet Newman-Thomas, courtesy of The Teenage Diplomat] © The Filmosophers 2022 /episode/index/show/thefilmosophers/id/23639747

A Conversation with Q'orianka Kilcher 05/23/2022

A Conversation with Q'orianka Kilcher Actress and activist Q’orianka Kilcher discusses her breakout role as Pocahantas in 2005’s “The New World,” and reflects on her experiences as a fourteen-year-old working with Terrence Malick, Colin Farrell, and Christian Bale. She also talks about her character Angela Blue Thunder in Paramount’s “Yellowstone,” her work in social activism, and a few of her favorite films, “In the Mood for Love” and "Avatar." [Theme music performed by Scarlet Newman-Thomas, courtesy of The Teenage Diplomat] © The Filmosophers 2022 /episode/index/show/thefilmosophers/id/23202998

A Conversation with Michael Nouri 04/26/2022

A Conversation with Michael Nouri Veteran film, television and stage actor Michael Nouri discusses his 1984 breakout movie, “Flashdance,” shares personal reflections on his life, career, and spiritual influences, and discusses some of his favorite films, including “A Man for All Seasons” (1966), “The Razor’s Edge” (1946), and “Borsalino” (1970). [Theme music performed by Scarlet Newman-Thomas, courtesy of The Teenage Diplomat] © The Filmosophers 2022 /episode/index/show/thefilmosophers/id/22916582

A Conversation with Brian Frankish 04/23/2022

A Conversation with Brian Frankish We talk with producer Brian Frankish, who gives us a delightful behind-the-scenes look at 1989’s “Field of Dreams.” He also discusses some of his favorite films, including “The Wind and the Lion,” “The Thief of Bagdad” (1940), and Joe Wright’s “Pride and Prejudice.” [Theme music performed by Scarlet Newman-Thomas, courtesy of The Teenage Diplomat] © The Filmosophers 2022 /episode/index/show/thefilmosophers/id/22886432

A Conversation with Bonnie Bruckheimer 03/15/2022

A Conversation with Bonnie Bruckheimer We talk with film and television producer Bonnie Bruckheimer (“Beaches,” “Hocus Pocus,” “Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood”) about her longtime collaboration with Bette Midler, gender issues within the film industry, and a few of her favorite films, including “Monsoon Wedding,” “Room,” and “Like Water for Chocolate.” [Theme music performed by Scarlet Newman-Thomas, courtesy of The Teenage Diplomat] © The Filmosophers 2021 /episode/index/show/thefilmosophers/id/22458365

Chris and Dean's Movie Picks – “Confessions of a Dangerous Mind” and other Sam Rockwell favorites 12/29/2021

Chris and Dean's Movie Picks – “Confessions of a Dangerous Mind” and other Sam Rockwell favorites Helping the Film Fan Avoid the Flim-Flam /episode/index/show/thefilmosophers/id/21626111

A Conversation with Dr. John Hagelin 12/29/2021

A Conversation with Dr. John Hagelin Quantum and particle astrophysicist Dr. John Hagelin helps us separate science fact from science fiction in three big-budget space travel movies: “Gravity,” “The Martian,” and “Interstellar.” /episode/index/show/thefilmosophers/id/21625694

Plastics! - The Graduate 12/09/2021

Plastics! - The Graduate Dean Sluyter, co-host of The Filmosophers and author of "Cinema Nirvana: Enlightenment Lessons from the Movies," takes us on a filmosophical journey through Mike Nichols’ 1967 classic “The Graduate.” /episode/index/show/thefilmosophers/id/21434888

Chris and Dean’s Movie Picks – Music Documentaries 10/27/2021

Chris and Dean’s Movie Picks – Music Documentaries Helping the Film Fan Avoid the Flim-Flam /episode/index/show/thefilmosophers/id/20958968

A Conversation with A and Leslie Martinez 10/20/2021

A Conversation with A and Leslie Martinez Veteran television and film actor A Martinez ("Longmire", Netflix's upcoming "Cowboy Bebop") talks about the actor’s life with all of its thrills and uncertainties. A is also joined by wife Leslie for a conversation about some of their favorite films. /episode/index/show/thefilmosophers/id/20887214

A Conversation with Daniel Gillies 10/18/2021

A Conversation with Daniel Gillies We talk with Daniel Gillies (“The Originals,” “Virgin River”) about his new thriller, “Coming Home in the Dark,” in which he plays a malevolent, charismatic drifter. Daniel also shares insights into the art — and the business — of film acting. /episode/index/show/thefilmosophers/id/20854604

Chris and Dean’s Movie Picks - “Inside” and “Chef” 10/02/2021

Chris and Dean’s Movie Picks - “Inside” and “Chef” Helping the Film Fan Avoid the Flim-Flam /episode/index/show/thefilmosophers/id/20683202

A Conversation with John Pollono 09/30/2021

A Conversation with John Pollono We chat with John Pollono, writer, director, and star of the new film “Small Engine Repair.” He also talks about writing “Stronger” for Jake Gyllenhaal, and a few of his favorite films including “Do the Right Thing” and “Unforgiven.” /episode/index/show/thefilmosophers/id/20664494

A Conversation with Robert Hays 09/22/2021

A Conversation with Robert Hays “Airplane!” star Robert Hays tells behind-the-scenes stories about the making of the classic 1980 comedy. He also discusses some of his favorite films, including “The Thin Man,” “On the Waterfront,” “Shane,” and “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.” /episode/index/show/thefilmosophers/id/20568122

Chris and Dean’s Movie Picks - “Catch-22” and “The Death of Stalin” 09/03/2021

Chris and Dean’s Movie Picks - “Catch-22” and “The Death of Stalin” Helping the Film Fan Avoid the Flim-Flam /episode/index/show/thefilmosophers/id/20362421

A Conversation with Documentary Film Editor Paul Barnes 09/01/2021

A Conversation with Documentary Film Editor Paul Barnes Documentary film editor Paul Barnes discusses his craft and his collaboration with award-winning documentarians Erroll Morris and Ken Burns on films such as “The Thin Blue Line,” “The Civil War,” “The Roosevelts: An Intimate History,” and “The Statue of Liberty.” /episode/index/show/thefilmosophers/id/20339849

A Conversation with Director Wyatt Rockefeller 08/13/2021

A Conversation with Director Wyatt Rockefeller Writer/director Wyatt Rockefeller discusses the making of his film “Settlers” and a few of the film’s influences, including “Fanny and Alexander”, “Persona”, “Amour” and “Alien.” /episode/index/show/thefilmosophers/id/20132705

Chris and Dean’s Movie Picks - “Hemingway” and “Dolores” 08/12/2021

Chris and Dean’s Movie Picks - “Hemingway” and “Dolores” This week: "Hemingway" and "Dolores" Helping the Film Fan Avoid the Flim-Flam /episode/index/show/thefilmosophers/id/20125496

A Conversation with "Jaws" Producer Joe Alves 07/30/2021

A Conversation with "Jaws" Producer Joe Alves Oscar-nominated production designer Joe Alves discusses a storied 50-year career, spanning work on films such as “Forbidden Planet” and Disney’s “Sleeping Beauty” as well as collaboration with Steven Spielberg on “Jaws” and “Close Encounters of the Third Kind.” /episode/index/show/thefilmosophers/id/19982954

Chris and Dean's Movie Picks - Locke and Frailty 07/23/2021

Chris and Dean's Movie Picks - Locke and Frailty This week: "Locke" and "Frailty" /episode/index/show/thefilmosophers/id/19912622

A Conversation with Producer Jon Kilik 07/21/2021

A Conversation with Producer Jon Kilik Veteran film producer Jon Kilik talks about the tradecraft of making movies and his collaboration with directors such as Spike Lee, Jim Jarmusch, Julian Schnabel, and Alejandro Iñárritu. He also discusses his experiences producing "The Hunger Games," as well as some of his favorite films, including “On the Waterfront” and “A Hard Day’s Night.” /episode/index/show/thefilmosophers/id/19888124

An Offer You Can't Refuse - The Godfather 07/20/2021

An Offer You Can't Refuse - The Godfather Dean Sluyter, co-host of The Filmosophers and author of "Cinema Nirvana: Enlightenment Lessons from the Movies," takes us on a filmosophical journey through Francis Ford Coppola’s 1972 classic “The Godfather.” /episode/index/show/thefilmosophers/id/19873214

A Conversation with Ed Begley Jr. 07/02/2021

A Conversation with Ed Begley Jr. Actor and activist Ed Begley Jr. joins us to talk about his career in film and television, including “This Is Spinal Tap,” “The In-Laws,” and “St. Elsewhere.” We also discuss his 50-year advocacy for environmental issues. /episode/index/show/thefilmosophers/id/19685531

A Conversation with Eugenio Zanetti 06/23/2021

A Conversation with Eugenio Zanetti Dramatist, painter, film set designer, and theater and opera director Eugenio Zanetti discusses his work on 1995’s “Restoration” and 1998’s “What Dreams May Come." He also talks about a few of his favorite films as well as his immersion over many years in the teachings of Sufiism. /episode/index/show/thefilmosophers/id/19585025

Chris and Dean's Movie Picks - The Big Short and To Be or Not to Be 06/16/2021

Chris and Dean's Movie Picks - The Big Short and To Be or Not to Be This week: "The Big Short" and "To Be or Not to Be" /episode/index/show/thefilmosophers/id/19502960

A Conversation with Betsy Chasse 06/11/2021

A Conversation with Betsy Chasse The documentary filmmaker behind "What the #$*! Do We (K)now?" talks about the groundbreaking spiritual cinema mega-hit, along with some of her favorite documentary films, including "My Octopus Teacher" and "The Imposter.” /episode/index/show/thefilmosophers/id/19446068

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