Power up your Star Pointers and grab a box of tissues, because this week on The Filmlosophers, we are taking a journey from heartfelt romance straight into the cosmos!
Before we launch into orbit, Intern Manager/Managing Intern Amy warms up the studio and brings all the feels with a brand-new installment of her beloved segment, Streaming is For Lovers! Amy pitches her latest cinematic crushes and swoon-worthy recommendations, proving once again that true love is just a subscription fee away and setting the perfect mood for the episode.
Once the tears (from laughter) are dried, Hosts Eddie and Spencer join Amy to blast off into Illumination and Nintendo's highly anticipated sequel, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. As longtime lovers of the animated film medium and the sprawling 40-plus-year legacy of the Nintendo franchise, the crew brings both their deep fanboy nostalgia and their sharp Filmlosophers critique to the table. They discuss the sequel’s undeniable charm, dazzling cosmic visuals, and fun returning cast, but also dive deep into why this follow-up to the 2023 smash hit feels just a little bit lacking in its gravitational pull. Did Illumination play it too safe among the stars, or is it still a galaxy worth exploring?
It’s an episode full of streaming swoons, platforming critiques, and Luma-sized hot takes!