Philosofilm Podcast
71 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingA farmer with degrees in Sociology, Psychology, and Philosophy and a History teacher with a lifelong love of movies figure out life one movie at a time.
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Episodes
PhilosoFilm #067 - Amazonian BBQ / "The Green Inferno"
May 07, 2021 16:45 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBOn this episode, we avoid talking about the film for as long as possible, discussing the appropriate amount of hats to own, fishing gear, retro video games, VHS tapes, and tax refunds before trying not to lose our lunches recalling Eli Roth's "The Green Inferno".
PhilosoFilm #066 - Jacking In / "Virtuosity"
April 16, 2021 16:40 - 1 hour - 109 MBOn this episode we look at the idea of losing yourself in the digital world, the dangers and benefits of artificial intelligence, and see where the conversation takes us as we discuss the 1995 Denzel Washington/Russell Crowe film, "Virtuosity".
PhilosoFilm #065 - Therapeutical Merit /"One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest"
March 18, 2021 20:53 - 2 hours - 127 MBOn this episode we discuss mental health, "Man-ness" and 1975's "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Thanks to Tim for the suggestion.
PhilosoFilm #064 - Toxic Femininity / "Blood Simple"
February 10, 2021 17:36 - 1 hour - 97.2 MBOn this episode, Kevin gets us cancelled as we discuss the Coen Brothers' debut film, 1984's "Blood Simple".
PhilosoFilm #063 - Writer's Block / "The Sacred"
January 13, 2021 17:43 - 2 hours - 122 MBOn this episode, we discuss the merits of creepy cabins, rough old men, and lesbian-ghost-hitchhikers as we look at the 2021 film, "The Sacred"
PhilosoFilm #062 - New Years Special / "Fatman"
December 31, 2020 22:28 - 2 hours - 125 MBOn this episode, we discuss New Years Resolutions and reflections and issues within the "Fat Community" as we discuss Mel Gibson's Santa Claus as he navigates the post-Christmas weeks during one of his worst years. Sound familiar? It's "Fatman"!
PhilosoFilm #061 - Christmas Special / "Scrooged"
December 24, 2020 17:45 - 1 hour - 110 MBMerry Christmas! Join us for the last of our 4 Christmas films! This episode, we are taking a look at one of the best adaptations of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol", 1988's Bill Murray classic, "Scrooged".
PhilosoFilm #060 - An S&M Christmas / "Batman Returns"
December 24, 2020 17:39 - 3 hours - 193 MBJoin us on our 3rd of 4 Christmas episodes as we look at 1992's "Batman Returns".
PhilosoFilm #059 - Pro-Life and Death / "Red Christmas"
December 12, 2020 22:53 - 1 hour - 74.5 MBOn or second of 4 Christmas episodes, We discuss the Australian Christmas Horror film, "Red Christmas".
PhilosoFilm #058 - Family Quarrels / "Krampus"
December 06, 2020 04:31 - 2 hours - 207 MBYou better watch out... or you will miss the first of our 4 Christmas episodes! Join us as we discus family feuds and the 2015 film, "Krampus".
PhilosoFilm #057 - Thanksgiving Special / "Escanaba in da Moonlight"
November 25, 2020 06:54 - 2 hours - 138 MBOn this episode, we discuss manhood, male bonding, rights of passage, and hunting as we look at Jeff Daniels' "Escanaba in da Moonlight".
PhilosoFilm #056 - Is Anything Real? / "Buster's Mal Heart"
November 25, 2020 05:03 - 1 hour - 97.1 MBOn this episode, we discuss alternate paths, imaginary friends, and the nature of reality as we look at "Buster's Mal Heart".
PhilosoFilm #055 - Violence and Verisimilitude/ "Tremors: Shrieker Island"
November 05, 2020 21:04 - 1 hour - 96.1 MBOn this episode we go back underground to explore "Tremors: Shrieker Island".
PhilosoFilm #054 - It's Showtime - "Beetlejuice"
October 22, 2020 16:04 - 1 hour - 89.5 MBJoin us as we deconstruct the afterlife while discussing Tim Burton's 1988 Classic "not quite horror" film, "Beetlejuice".
PhilosoFilm #053 - Trans-Human Jitters / "Vivarium"
October 15, 2020 14:13 - 1 hour - 85.2 MBIn this episode, we discuss Deer Hunting, Tolstoy, Art, Thievery, Suburbia, Family, and Aliens as we have a look at the 2019 sci-fi film, "Vivarium"
PhilosoFilm #052 - Homeless at IHOP / "Fido"
October 09, 2020 14:15 - 1 hour - 90.9 MBIn this episode, Kevin gets mistaken for a homeless man and we kick off the Halloween season of "not-quite horror" and discuss classism, racism, menial tasks, and the 2006 Zombie-Comedy, "Fido", starring the great Billy Connolly. Join us!
PhilosoFilm #051 - Arguing with Addiction / "Mr. Brooks"
October 02, 2020 13:12 - 1 hour - 103 MBJoin us as we discuss addiction and talking to yourself as we take a look at the 2007 Kevin Costner film, "Mr. Brooks".
PhilosoFilm #050 - Wheel in the Sky / "The Vast of Night"
September 24, 2020 20:48 - 2 hours - 125 MBJoin us as we discuss 50s nostalgia, flying saucers, and more as we take a look at "The Vast of Night".
PhilosoFilm #049 - This House is Clean / "Poltergeist"
September 13, 2020 20:25 - 3 hours - 167 MBJoin us as we discuss the legitimacy of paranormal experiences, parenting, the importance of words, and 1982's "Poltergeist".
PhilosoFilm #048 - A Cardboard Box of Therapy / "Dave Made a Maze"
August 11, 2020 23:24 - 1 hour - 104 MBOn this episode, we get try to make sense of the world and discuss "Dave Made a Maze".
PhilosoFilm #047 - Fishing and Manhood / "A River Runs Through It" w/ Special Guests
July 20, 2020 23:15 - 2 hours - 119 MBOn this episode we welcome two very good friends from a beautiful cabin in Colorado to discuss manhood, relationships, and fishing as we look at Robert Redford's "A River Runs Through It".
PhilosoFilm #046 - 4th of July Special / "Captain America: The First Avenger"
July 01, 2020 17:25 - 1 hour - 115 MBOn this episode we celebrate 1 year of podcasting, and take a look at our patriotic Independence day-themed film, "Captain America: The First Avenger"
PhilosoFilm #045 - Bond Talk w/ Special Guest: Doug Stolhand
June 27, 2020 00:19 - 1 hour - 115 MBOn this episode we welcome Doug Stolhand of The Puck Podcast and Time Capsule Movie Review Podcast to discuss the James Bond series, the longest running film franchise in history!
PhilosoFilm #044 - Don't Telegraph Your Shankity / "Rope"
June 15, 2020 23:02 - 1 hour - 120 MBOn this episode we discuss the 1948 Hitchcock film, "Rope".
PhilosoFilm #043 - Market of Personality / "Fatal Pulse"
May 28, 2020 21:54 - 1 hour - 101 MBOn this episode we disagree on the merit of story, plot, and nonsense in "Fatal Pulse".
PhilosoFilm #042 - Listener Feedback, Hiatus Explanation, and What We've Been Watching
May 17, 2020 20:57 - 1 hour - 86.7 MBOn this episode we read some emails from one of our listeners, describe the reasons for our brief hiatus, and talk about what we've been watching in the mean time.
PhilosoFilm #041 - The Author's Dilemma / "Double Riddle"
May 05, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 123 MBOn this episode we discuss new norms, routines, and more as we look at "Double Riddle". Available on Amazon Prime.
PhilosoFilm #040 - Easter Special / "Mallrats"
April 12, 2020 22:19 - 1 hour - 103 MBOn this Easter episode, we discuss childhood Easter traditions, find out the Easter Bunny's name, and take a look at Kevin Smith's second film, 1995's "Mallrats" Starring Jason Lee and Jeremy London.
PhilosoFilm #039 - April Fool's Day Special / "Joker"
April 01, 2020 22:00 - 2 hours - 171 MBOn this episode, we discuss "Joker", as well as give quarantine updates, discuss 5 dollar words, and more! Tune in! We know you have the time!
PhilosoFilm #038 - Edge Work / "The Frame"
March 27, 2020 23:09 - 2 hours - 107 MBOn this episode of PhilosoFilm, we look at the 2014 Jamin Winans film, "The Frame". Topics discussed include indie vs mainstream films, metaphors, dual identities, and more!
PhilosoFilm #037 - Neurotic Pseudo Solutions - "Ink"
March 21, 2020 21:16 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBOn this episode, we discuss low-budget sci-fi, parenthood, etc. while covering the 2009 film, "Ink". Featuring some music from bensound.com in opening.
PhilosoFilm #036 - St. Patty's Day Special / "The Boondock Saints Duology"
March 12, 2020 12:36 - 1 hour - 108 MBErin go bragh! Happy St. Patty's Day! On this episode, we discuss recently watched films, Kevin rants about popular art, and we take a look at a cult classic, "The Boondock Saints" (1999), and it's slightly less cult status sequel, "The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day" (2009).
PhilosoFilm #035 - Rural Self Defense / "In Cold Blood"
March 05, 2020 14:32 - 1 hour - 92.5 MBIn this episode, Kevin finds a sparring partner and Zac plays "Cowboy for a day". Then things get heavy as we discuss the 1967 classic film, "In Cold Blood" based on the Truman Capote novel of the same name. The conversation leads us into the topics of human villains vs. evil or monster villains, situational awareness, home defense, and the death penalty.
PhilosoFilm #034 - Murder Drinker / "Siren"
February 28, 2020 17:42 - 1 hour - 88.1 MBOn this episode, we discuss strip clubs and bachelor parties as we take a look at the 2016 film, "Siren". Other topics include Kevin's inability to remember names, how clear symbolism in film should be, and this film's evil version of Adam Savage.
PhilosoFilm #033 - Attitude Adjustment / "The Bestowal"
February 20, 2020 15:12 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBOn this episode, we perceive "The Bestowal" in drastically and sometimes comically different ways. We also discuss other podcasts, quality in indie film making, the questions of technology's impact and the state of the world, and call back to a discussion from a previous episode regarding ambiguity in film.
PhilosoFilm #032 - Valentine's Day Special / "The Before Trilogy"
February 12, 2020 22:47 - 2 hours - 132 MBOn this special Valentine's episode, we talk about love (Surprise!) and what it means, how it is portrayed in most films, and our current places within it. Oh, and we discuss Richard Linklater's Before Trilogy. "Before Sunrise" (1995), "Before Sunset" (2004), and "Before Midnight" (2013).
PhilosoFilm #031 - Vindictive Triumph / "Falling Down"
February 09, 2020 00:10 - 2 hours - 132 MBOn this episode, we look at the 1993 Michael Douglas vehicle, "Falling Down". It leads us down a path discussing everything from basic daily interactions to current problems with racism.
PhilosoFIlm #030 - Viroid Life / "Assimilate"
February 02, 2020 19:54 - 46 minutes - 46.7 MBOn this episode of PhilosoFilm, we discuss the remake/reboot/ripoff of "Invasion of the Body Snatchers", 2019's "Assimilate".
PhilosoFIlm #030 - Viroid Life - "Assimilate"
February 02, 2020 19:54 - 46 minutes - 46.7 MBOn this episode of PhilosoFilm, we discuss the remake/reboot/ripoff of "Invasion of the Body Snatchers", 2019's "Assimilate".
PhilosoFilm #029 - Naked Ambiguity / "The Triangle"
January 23, 2020 18:26 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBOn this episode, we discuss the 2016 film, "The Triangle", available on Amazon Prime. Other topics discussed are: The Expanse, Lost in Space, The new Rambo as a Home Alone sequel, Camping, Society, Cults, Native Americans, Hippies, and ambiguous endings.
PhilosoFilm #028 - Live Like You Were Dyin' / "My Hindu Friend"
January 16, 2020 19:30 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBOn this episode we get into the psychology of knowing you are dying, as well as the merits of explicit sexual scenes in movies as we discuss the English-language Brazilian film, "My Hindu Friend" starring Willem Dafoe. It was made in 2015, but is just now receiving it's US release by Rock Salt Releasing. In theaters for one week beginning Jan 17 in NY, LA, Cleveland, Detroit, Boston, Minneapolis, ATL, Phoenix, Houston, Chicago. Available streaming beginning Jan 17 on Amazon, iTunes, inDem...
PhilosoFilm #027 - Group Episode w/ Special Guests / "Tremors"
January 09, 2020 15:32 - 1 hour - 85.9 MBOn this episode, we welcome some special guests to the podcast to go under the surface of the 1990 monster movie, "Tremors".
PhilosoFilm #026 - New Year's Special / "The Poseidon Adventure"
December 31, 2019 17:49 - 1 hour - 80.6 MBHappy New Year from PhilosoFilm! In this special holiday episode, we send 2019 packing with an epic disaster film, 1972's "The Poseidon Adventure". Topics discussed include what it takes to survive, religion as philosophy, leadership styles, tribalism and individualism, and more!
PhilosoFilm #025 - Christmas Special Part 2 / "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" Analysis
December 24, 2019 15:05 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBPart 2 of our Christmas special sees us tackling Christmas family traditions as we discuss 1989's "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation"! If you missed part 1, it was a commentary track, so you can watch the film with us. Part 2 is a traditional breakdown and analysis of the film. Merry Christmas!
PhilosoFilm #024 - Christmas Special Part 1 / "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" Commentary Track
December 23, 2019 22:14 - 1 hour - 88.4 MBMerry Christmas! Sh*tter was full! It's time for a 2 part PhilosoFilm Holiday Celebration! In part 1 we watch "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation", and comment as things come up. Get your copy of the film up and ready and push play when we do to watch with us! Part 2 will be a traditional PhilosoFilm analysis of the film. Feel free to enjoy either or both! Happy Holidays from PhilosoFilm!
PhilosoFilm #023 - Reductio Ad Absurdum - "It's a Wonderful Life"
December 19, 2019 13:18 - 2 hours - 129 MBOn this episode of PhilosoFilm we discuss Christmas beverages, the importance of enjoying life as it comes, and tackle the age old "Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays?" debate while analyzing one of the best Christmas films ever made, Frank Capra's "It's a Wonderful Life" (1946), starring Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed.
PhillosoFilm #022 - Reductive Fallacy / "The Santa Clause"
December 12, 2019 23:10 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBYou better watch out! You better not cry! "The Santa Clause" is coming to PhilosoFilm! We discuss our own Santa Claus experiences, and the idea of Santa in general, before taking on the 1994 classic Tim Allen film that makes you believe again!
PhilosoFilm #022 - Reductive Fallacy / "The Santa Clause"
December 12, 2019 23:10 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBYou better watch out! You better not cry! "The Santa Clause" is coming to PhilosoFilm! We discuss our own Santa Claus experiences, and the idea of Santa in general, before taking on the 1994 classic Tim Allen film that makes you believe again!
PhilosoFilm #021 - Die Hard Commentary Track w/ guest Josh Stanley
December 05, 2019 14:21 - 2 hours - 118 MBNow we have a commentary track, HO HO HO! On the first of our Christmas movie episodes, we went with a slightly different format. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to watch a movie with THE Zac and Kevin from THE PhilosoFilm podcast? Well Merry Christmas, because here is your chance! Queue up your copy of the seasonal classic, Die Hard and press play at the same time we do to experience having us in the room with you while you watch! Yippee Ki Yay!
PhilosoFilm #020 - Thanksgiving Special / "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles"
November 27, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 86.7 MBOn this special Thanksgiving episode of PhilosoFilm, Kevin and Zac discuss their Thanksgiving family traditions, as well as what is probably the best Thanksgiving movie, "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles". Sure we talk too much. But we also listen too much. Because we are the real article. What you hear is what you get.