Grab your space suits and your talking show cats, because we are going on a multi-genre ride! This week on The Filmlosophers, Hosts Eddie and Spencer are joined by the ever-glorious Intern Manager/Managing Intern Amy for an episode that spans from deadly underground labyrinths to the deepest reaches of outer space.
Before the crew can achieve escape velocity, they have to survive the apocalypse. The studio gets delightfully derailed right out of the gate as the team geeks out over their latest collective obsession: the literary juggernaut that is Dungeon Crawler Carl. They discuss the explosive, LitRPG madness of the series, the sheer brilliance of Princess Donut, and why this incredibly chaotic franchise is rightfully taking over the world.
Once they finally clear the dungeon, it’s time to save Earth. The trio sets their sights on the charming, science-heavy film adaptation of Andy Weir’s celebrated novel, Project Hail Mary. The Space Crawlers bring their keen eye for the finer details, breaking down the biggest and most surprising differences between Weir's beloved book and the big-screen translation. The crew also debates the film's handling of the complex "Astrophage" science, the emotional weight of interstellar isolation, and whether the movie successfully captures the heart of the story's unique, out-of-this-world friendship.
It’s an episode full of dungeon-crawling chaos, astrophage anomalies, and stellar science.
Roll out the red carpet and check your mic levels, because it’s Oscar season! This week on The Filmlosophers, the studio is under new management. With Host Eddie mysteriously MIA, Intern Manager/Managing Intern Amy confidently takes the wheel, steering Host Spencer and Intern Sarah through the glitz and glamour of Hollywood's biggest night. But before they hand out any golden statues, the crew kicks things off with a massive dive into the movie news cycle, serving up a spoiler-riffic, frame-by-frame breakdown of the explosive, newly dropped trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
Once the webs are cleared, it's time to put on our Sunday best for the 98th Academy Awards. Amy guides the trio through the night’s most memorable highs and its most frustrating technical lows. They celebrate Conan O'Brien's stellar and hilarious command of the hosting duties, lament the notoriously awry audio issues that plagued the broadcast, and vent their frustrations over an In Memoriam segment that somehow forgot some incredibly important Hollywood legends. And, of course, they break down the biggest surprises, snubs, and definitive winners of the night!
It’s an episode full of web-slinging theories, red carpet chaos, and Academy Award arguments.
Pop the champagne and power up your robotic animal avatars, because we are officially in double digits!
This week, The Filmlosophers kick off their monumental 10th season as Hosts Eddie and Spencer welcome back the legendary Intern Manager/Managing Intern Amy. The trio heads into the wilderness to tackle the surprisingly wild first Pixar film of the year, Hoppers. The crew shares their unfiltered thoughts on the bizarrely delightful premise of Mabel transferring her consciousness into an animatronic beaver, praises Bobby Moynihan's lovable King George, and debates whether Jon Hamm's greedy Mayor Jerry Generazzo is the most hilariously unhinged animated villain we've had in years.
But before they safely hop back into their human bodies, the studio gets a little sentimental as the team takes a heartfelt detour down memory lane. Celebrating the dawn of Season 10, Eddie, Spencer, and Amy reflect on a full decade of cinematic hot takes, studio shenanigans, and unforgettable reviews. They discuss how far the show has come, tease some exciting new directions for the future, and, most importantly, take a moment to deeply thank the incredible listeners who have supported them along the way. Whether you've been listening since the very first mic check or just joined the community, this milestone is entirely dedicated to you.
It’s an episode full of Pixar ponderings, nostalgic reflections, and a whole lot of gratitude.