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Philosophy In Film - 082 - Donnie Darko
Philosophy In Film - May 14, 2024 12:00 - 1 hourWake up. This week, the gang ventures down the rabbit hole of 2001’s cult classic sci-fi thriller, Donnie Darko. Set in 1988, this film explores the interconnected relationships between characters while searching for the underlying truths that bind everything together, for better or for worse....
Philosophy In Film - 081 - The Grand Budapest Hotel
Philosophy In Film - April 30, 2024 12:00 - 1 hourFor this week’s episode, the gang marvels at the magnificence of The Grand Budapest Hotel. With an all-star cast of both fresh and familiar faces, this charming Wes Anderson film stars Ralph Fiennes as the concierge of a first-class resort hotel in the 1930s. The story unfolds after the mysterio...
Philosophy In Film - 080 - Roadhouse
Philosophy In Film - April 22, 2024 07:12 - 1 hourEpisode 80: Roadhouse This week, the gang takes a trip back to the glory of 1980s cinema with the high-octane feature Roadhouse! Starring Patrick Swayze as the Ph.D.-educated bouncer, the gang discusses their shared similarities with our hero, exploring the relatable parallels in their profess...
Philosophy In Film - 079 - Oppenheimer
Philosophy In Film - March 24, 2024 03:22 - 2 hoursEpisode 79: Oppenheimer This week on Philosophy in Film, the gang takes on Christopher Nolan’s explosive biographical thriller, Oppenheimer. With an all-star cast including Cillian Murphy, Florence Pugh, Robert Downey Jr., and many others, this film explores the life and dilemma surrounding ph...
Philosophy In Film - 078 - Ghost
Philosophy In Film - February 15, 2024 03:08 - 1 hourJust in time for Valentine’s Day, the gang at Philosophy in Film explores love and the afterlife in 1990’s surprise Box Office smash, Ghost, starring Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore, Tony Goldwyn, and Whoopi Goldberg. Tag along this journey of treachery and self-discovery beginning with Producer’s No...
Philosophy In Film - 077 - Leave the World Behind
Philosophy In Film - January 31, 2024 06:32 - 1 hourPhilosophy in Film brings in the new year with Netflix’s 2023 thriller Leave the World Behind. Directed by Mr. Robot's Sam Esmail and based on the 2020 novel by Rumaan Alam, the gang prepares for cataclysmic crisis by cracking this week’s featured beer, starting with Producer’s Notes (8:40) and ...
Philosophy In Film - 076 - Love, Actually
Philosophy In Film - December 16, 2023 04:28 - 2 hoursIn this heartwarming episode, we unravel the magic of "Love, Actually" (2003), a romantic masterpiece directed by Richard Curtis. Producer's Notes (7:05) set the scene, with insights into the Bonnie Doon moments that shape the Christmas narrative. The Beauclair Synopsis (19:45) delicately weaves...
Philosophy In Film - 075 - Into the Wild
Philosophy In Film - December 04, 2023 01:02 - 2 hoursIn this introspective episode, we delve into "Into the Wild" (2007), a cinematic journey directed by Sean Penn. Producer's Notes (6:30) kick off our exploration, providing unique insights into local interests and the film's creation. The Beauclair Synopsis (21:15) paints a vivid picture of the t...
Philosophy In Film - 074 - Final Destination
Philosophy In Film - October 29, 2023 19:47 - 1 hourIn this riveting episode, we dissect "Final Destination" (2000), a mind-bending creation by director James Wong. Producer's Notes (8:40) kick off our exploration, revealing Rube Goldberg-like behind-the-scenes details. The Beauclair Synopsis (20:50) paints a thrilling narrative, entwining fate, ...
Philosophy In Film - 073 - Straight Story
Philosophy In Film - October 24, 2023 12:00 - 1 hourEpisode 73 of Philosphy in Film marks the start of Season 4! In this episode, we explore Straight Story (1999), a cinematic gem by director David Lynch. We start with intriguing insights behind the scenes with Producer's Notes (8:15). Next, we meander and weave through the Beauclair Synopsis (19...
Philosophy In Film - 072 - Barbie
Philosophy In Film - August 10, 2023 01:15 - 1 hourPhilosophy in Film wraps up our 3rd season in style with this very special episode featuring the summer smash hit: Barbie! In this episode, the gang dives into their old toy chest to delve into the decades-popular toy as she hits the big screen. Driven by an all-star cast, Barbie brings with her...
Philosophy In Film - 071 - Cool Hand Luke
Philosophy In Film - July 10, 2023 21:40 - 1 hourWhat…we’ve got here is…Episode 71 of Philosophy in Film! Returning with 1967’s touchstone classic: ‘Cool Hand Luke’, guided by the Oscar-winning performances of Paul Newman and George Kennedy, the gang digs away at the highly decorated prison film for philosophical discussion. With the help of...
Philosophy In Film - 070 - Indiana Jones & The Raiders of the Lost Ark
Philosophy In Film - June 27, 2023 14:00 - 1 hourThe 70th installment of Philosophy in Film features our heroes traveling back to 1936, with Steven Speilberg’s blockbuster 1981 film: Indiana Jones & The Raiders of the Lost Ark! With the beloved archeologist at their side, the gang embarks on a quest to find philosophical meaning behind one of ...
Philosophy In Film - 069 - Signs
Philosophy In Film - June 12, 2023 23:18 - 1 hourFor the 69th episode of Philosophy In Film Podcast, the gang takes a swing at M. Night Shyamalan's 2002 sci-fi horror, 'Signs'. This week, we explore the dark phenomenons of the podcast, including Producers' Notes (10:39), the Beauclair Synopsis (25:19), Philosopher's Corner (36:35), the Round T...
Philosophy In Film - 068 - The Menu
Philosophy In Film - June 05, 2023 18:30 - 2 hoursThis week in episode 68 of Philosophy In Film Podcast, the gang dines on the thrilling comedy horror, 'The Menu'. Once again, we feast our way through all your favorite and less favorite courses of the podcast, including Producers' Notes (5:56), the Beauclair Synopsis (26:17), Philosopher's Cor...
Philosophy In Film - 067 - Wall-E
Philosophy In Film - May 10, 2023 17:52 - 1 hourEpisode 67 of the Philosophy In Film Podcast looks at the titular Pixar classic, 'Wall-E'. Once again, we work our way through all your favorite and less favorite segments of the podcast, including Producers' Notes (7:58), the Beauclair Synopsis (17:48), Philosopher's Corner (29:31), the Round T...
Philosophy In Film - 066 - Triangle of Sadness
Philosophy In Film - April 27, 2023 05:27 - 1 hourEpisode 66 of the Philosophy In Film Podcast looks at the satire-drama 'Triangle of Sadness'. As always, we work through all the familiar aspects of the show, including Producers' Notes (6:15), the Beauclair Synopsis (20:16), Philosopher's Corner (34:36), the Round Table Discussion (42:54), and,...
Philosophy In Film - 065 - Avatar 2: The Way of Water
Philosophy In Film - March 06, 2023 05:19 - 1 hourEpisode 65 of the Philosophy In Film Podcast looks at the highly anticipated Avatar 2, and also hockey cards. As is our way, we work through all the familiar aspects of the show, including Producers' Notes (6:14), the Beauclair Synopsis (19:00), Philosopher's Corner (38:42), the Round Table Disc...
Philosophy In Film - 064 - A Charlie Brown Christmas
Philosophy In Film - December 26, 2022 22:11 - 2 hoursOur annual Christmas special, episode 64 of the Philosophy In Film Podcast is a look at "A Charlie Brown Christmas". We cover all the old familiar aspects of the show, including Producers' Notes (7:09), the Beauclair Synopsis (16:03), Philosopher's Corner (27:14), the Round Table Discussion (36...
Philosophy In Film - 063 - Inherent Vice
Philosophy In Film - December 23, 2022 07:10 - 1 hourEpisode 63 of the Philosophy In Film Podcast features esteemed guest Philosopher, Joe Saunders, as we look back at Paul Thomas Anderson's "Inherent Vice)". While Craig embraces the spirit of the movie and slowly retreats into his own mind, we cover all the familiar segments, including Producers...
Philosophy In Film - 062 - All Quiet on the Western Front
Philosophy In Film - December 21, 2022 06:10 - 1 hourEpisode 62 of the Philosophy In Film Podcast features the German film "All Quiet on the Western Front (2022)" based on the 1929 novel of the same name. As is always the case, we make our way through Producers' Notes (5:47), the Beauclair Synopsis (16:36), Philosopher's Corner (36:15), and a Rou...
Philosophy In Film - 061 - Top Gun Maverick
Philosophy In Film - November 30, 2022 22:53 - 2 hoursEpisode 61 of the Philosophy In Film Podcast features the blockbuster 2022 sequel "Top Gun: Maverick". With the Producer doing his best impersonation of an old man yelling at the clouds throughout, this episode follows the familiar itinerary with Producers' Notes, the Beauclair Synopsis, Philos...
Philosophy In Film - 060 - Candyman 2021
Philosophy In Film - October 31, 2022 08:36 - 1 hour2022 Halloween Special: Episode 60 of the Philosophy In Film Podcast features the 2021 sequel to the classic horror-thriller "Candyman" directed by Nia DaCosta. After a relentless campaign by some of our most dedicated listeners, we finally take on the Candyman franchise... This episode includ...
Philosophy In Film - 059 - Tombstone
Philosophy In Film - October 09, 2022 09:41 - 1 hourEpisode 59 of the Philosophy In Film Podcast features the 1993 American Western "Tombstone". While we struggle to keep things on the tracks for this one, all of the regular segments somehow make it into the episode, including Producers' Notes (7:21), the Beauclair Synopsis (18:48), Philosopher'...
Philosophy In Film - 058 - Everything Everywhere All At Once
Philosophy In Film - September 20, 2022 06:30 - 1 hourSomewhere deep within the multiverse, this episode was released on time... Episode 58 of the Philosophy In Film Podcast features the 2022 absurdist science fiction comedy drama "Everything Everywhere All At Once". This episode includes all of the regular segments you've come to expect here, in...
Philosophy In Film - 057 - The Goonies
Philosophy In Film - August 28, 2022 03:01 - 1 hourA long awaited (for some people) episode that we postponed recording for over a year, this installment of the podcast features a discussion of the 1985 American adventure comedy "The Goonies". This episode includes Producers' Notes (5:00), the Beauclair Synopsis (15:19), Philosopher's Corner (29...
Philosophy In Film - 054 - Don't Look Up
Philosophy In Film - July 26, 2022 06:55 - 1 hourA Philosophy in Film episode that we almost lost, this is our unedited and raw discussion of "Don't Look Up". This episode, as always, includes Producers' Notes (6:53), the Beauclair Synopsis (24:09), Philosopher's Corner (37:14) and the Round Table Discussion (53:45), where we discuss the philo...
Philosophy In Film - 056 - Shawshank Redemption
Philosophy In Film - June 02, 2022 07:52 - 1 hourThe Philosophy in Film podcast returns to discuss Frank Darabont's beloved adaptation of "Shawshank Redemption". This lengthy episode is broken up into a somewhat long-winded Producers' Notes (8:27), followed by a brief synopsis (25:15), the Philosopher's Corner segment (40:32) and finally, a r...
Philosophy In Film - 055 - The Power of the Dog
Philosophy In Film - May 14, 2022 08:18 - 1 hourThe Philosophy in Film podcast welcomes Artist and Philosopher Megan Craig (megancraig.com) to discuss Jane Campion's adaptation of "The Power of the Dog". As always, the episode is broken up into Producers' Notes (9:14), a brief synopsis (13:37), Philosopher's Corner (21:32) and a round table d...
Philosophy In Film - 053 - The Matrix
Philosophy In Film - February 23, 2022 07:00 - 1 hourThe Philosophy in Film podcast tackles the hugely successful blockbuster, "The Matrix". We roll through Producers' Notes (6:18), a brief synopsis (16:21) and Philosopher's Corner (26:26) so that Alain can re-address Philosopher's Corner during the round table discussion (34:17), where we discuss...
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