The Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva and Chad Riley, discuss the film that everyone has been talking about since its debut at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, The Birth of a Nation (2016). Directed by and starring Nate Parker, the film hosts an incredible ensemble of actors, including Gabrielle Union and Armie Hammer. The Filmlosophers discuss the merits of the film, which chronicles the journey of Nat Turner, a literate slave and preacher in the antebellum South, who orchestrates an uprising. How do The Filmlosophers view this period film whose director and star has been shrouded in recent controversy?
News items include our reaction to the first trailer for Passengers (2016), starring Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt; first impressions of M. Night Shyamalan’s latest, Split (2016); and an early look at Denzel Washington’s next turn as director and star in Fences (2016), a film adaptation of the famous August Wilson play also starring Viola Davis. All that, and we count down some of our top 5 Oscar winning films.
Topics include: Sundance Film Festival, Nate Parker, The Birth of a Nation, Gabrielle Union, Armie Hammer, Passengers, Jennifer Lawrence, Chris Pratt, M. Night Shyamalan, Split, Denzel Washington, Fences, Viola Davis, top 5 Oscar winning films, Eddie Villanueva, Chad Riley, Movies, Sacramento, podcast
The Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva and Chad Riley, take a trip down a dirt country road and review Antoine Fuqua’s interpretation of a Western classic, The Magnificent Seven. Starring Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt, Haley Bennett, and many others, the film takes moviegoers on an action-packed adventure, as seven gun men in the old west gradually come together to help a poor village against savage thieves. Do The Filmlosophers succumb to the nostalgia the film brings to the table, or do they take a hard nosed look at Fuqua’s representation of one of the best Western films in cinema history?
News items include our interview with producer of the controversial documentary, The Principle, Mr. Rick Delano, the announcement that Jared Leto will portray Andy Warhol in a biopic titled Warhol, and the cast images released on Instagram for the upcoming sequel to the 1995 family film of the same name, Jumanji.
Topics Include: Antoine Fuqua, The Magnificent Seven, Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt, Haley Bennett, The Principle, Rick Delano, Jared Leto, Andy Warhol, Jumanji, Eddie Villanueva, Chad Riley, Western, Sacramento, Podcast, movies, film, review
This week the Filmlosophers are giving you guys a bonus: Special Feature!
The Eddie and Chad conduct an interview with Mr. Rick DeLano. Rick is the producer of a new documentary that argues that the Earth is actually the center of the Universe. Rick addresses the controversy of his film, addresses some of the unfair treatment he feels he has received from the press, and a whole lot more that you do not want to miss!
Topics include: The Principal, Rick DeLano, Controversy, Documentary, Science, Katheryne Thomas, geocentrism, movie, sacramento, podcast, filmmaker, producer, Eddie Villanueva, Chad Riley
The Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva and Chad Riley, review and discuss Disney’s third live-action film of 2016, Queen of Katwe. Starring newcomer Madina Nalwanga, Lupita Nyong'o, and David Oyelowo, the film accounts the journey of a young girl with dreams of becoming a Chess Champion. Helmed by director Mira Nair, we contemplate the film’s impact in the Oscar race, and ask the question whether the film’s unique story-telling will win over moviegoers, as well as critics, alike.
News items include the casting of Benicio Del Toro’s in the upcoming Predator reboot, Peter Berg discussing his perfect pairing to Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in the sequel to his action/comedy smash hit, The Rundown (2003), and the latest and historic addition of the first Latina comedian on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live”.
The Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva and Chad Riley, review Clint Eastwood's latest, Sully (2016), starring Tom Hanks as Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenburger. How does this most recent biopic stack up against Eastwood's filmography, and what are it's chances for generating box office sales and awards season nominations?
News items include a SacAnime interview with John DiMaggio, recently released set photos from Steven Spielberg's highly anticipated Ready Player One (2017) and a few fun updates from James Gunn's Facebook Q&A for GotG 2 (2017).
The Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva and Chad Riley, bring the dynamic duo from Videogame BANG!, Cory Vincent and Aaron Carter, as we look back on the life and contributions of Gene Wilder in the world of comedy, specifically comedic duos. We’ll explore the history of comedy in films, and see how the incredible pairing of Gene Wilder and Richard Pryor changed the landscape of comedic films, as well as the world, in a great discussion filled with laughs and jokes.
Other news items in this episode include a recently reveal of Deathstroke to the DC Cinematic Universe, Marvel and ABC Studios considering a comedy sitcom “New Warriors” featuring Squirrel Girl, and a look at a recent casting for Michael Bay’s latest installment to the Transformers franchise, “The Last Knight”. We’ll also announce a contest giveaway at the end of the show, so stay tuned!