Philosophy In Film
Film, TV & Pop Culture
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A fun and accessible podcast that explores philosophical ideas and themes in popular films. Come join the conversation at "Philosophy in Film"!
Episodes
- Philosophy In Film - 104 - Glory Daze
This episode of Philosophy in Film analyzes the 1995 movie Glory Daze, focusing on its portrayal of pre-graduation anxieties, nostalgia, and the uncertain shift from youth to adulthood.
- Philosophy In Film - 103 - Stand by Me
This episode of Philosophy in Film analyzes Rob Reiner's 1986 film "Stand by Me," focusing on its exploration of childhood friendship, memory, and the transition into adulthood. The discussion covers the film's narrative, its philosophical…
- Philosophy In Film - 102 - Slap Shot
This episode of Philosophy in Film discusses George Roy Hill's "Slap Shot," focusing on player-coach Reggie Dunlop's efforts to save a hockey team through spectacle and violence. It delves into the film's exploration of integrity, entertai…
- Philosophy In Film - 101 - One Battle After Another
This episode of Philosophy in Film analyzes Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another," discussing its themes of revolution, paranoia, paternal responsibility, and connections to Star Wars.
- Philosophy In Film - 100 - Miracle on 34th Street
Philosophy In Film discusses the 1947 holiday classic Miracle on 34th Street, exploring its themes of faith, goodwill, and belief in a skeptical world. The episode covers the film
- Philosophy In Film - 099 - A House of Dynamite
Episode 99: A House of Dynamite This week, the gang steps into the explosive tension of A House of Dynamite , a modern pressure-cooker thriller where family secrets, fraying loyalties, and a single terrible night threaten to blow everythin…
- Philosophy In Film - 098 - Lean On Me
Episode 98: Lean On Me Season 5 marches on as the gang steps into the halls of Eastside High for John G. Avildsen's 1989 drama Lean On Me , where Principal Joe Clark takes on failing systems, fraying hope, and a school on the brink with no…
- Philosophy In Film - 097 - Weapons
Episode 97: Weapons Just in time for a Halloween Spooktacular, the gang is back for Season 5 of Philosophy in Film , and the reel's already spinning! First up in the tray: Zach Cregger's eerie ensemble horror Weapons (2025), where seventee…
- Philosophy In Film - 096 - Eddington
Episode 96: Eddington This week on Philosophy in Film , the gang rides into the dust and disinformation of Ari Aster's 2025 neo-Western Eddington . Set during the upheaval of 2020, the film pits Joaquin Phoenix's stoic, conspiracy-prone sh…
- Philosophy In Film - 095 - Sinners
Episode 95: Sinners This week on Philosophy in Film , the gang steps into the blood-soaked confessional of Ryan Coogler's 2025 thriller, Sinners . Nestled in the indie-crime-vampire-redemption-gangster genre, the film follows Eli Morgan, a…
- Philosophy In Film - 094 - The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Episode 94: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Our long journey through Middle-earth reaches its end as the gang takes on the towering finale of Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy: The Return of the King . Craig lights th…
- Philosophy In Film - 093 - The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
The battle for Middle-earth rages on as Philosophy in Film journeys into The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers. This episode delves into the shifting alliances, moral dilemmas, and heroic struggles that define the second chapter of Peter J…
- Philosophy In Film - 092 - Anora
The gang at Philosophy in Film embarks on a wild ride with Sean Baker's Palme d'Or-winning dark comedy, Anora . This episode explores the intricate narrative of Anora Mikheeva, a Brooklyn-based sex worker portrayed by Mikey Madison, whose…
- Philosophy In Film - 091 - The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Embark on an epic journey with the gang as we delve into Peter Jackson's cinematic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring . With the fate of Middle-earth resting on a perilous quest, the crew unites to explore the d…
- Philosophy In Film - 090 - Home Alone
This week on Philosophy in Film, we light up the holiday season with the 1990 holiday classic, Home Alone ! Directed by Chris Columbus and written by John Hughes, this iconic family comedy follows Kevin McCallister, a pint-sized troublemak…
- Philosophy In Film - 088 - Alien: Romulus
Episode 88: Alien: Romulus Shaking up the release schedule with Episode 88 of Philosophy in Film, the gang boards the hauntingly dark Alien: Romulus, the latest installment in the storied sci-fi horror franchise. Returning to the series' r…
- Philosophy In Film - 089 - Pump Up The Volume
Episode 89: Pump Up The Volume This week on Philosophy in Film, the gang cranks up the dial with the 1990 cult classic Pump Up The Volume. Starring Christian Slater as the enigmatic pirate radio DJ Hard Harry, this film delves into themes…
- Philosophy In Film - 087 - Cabin in the Woods
Episode 87: The Cabin in the Woods In Episode 87, the Philosophy in Film Podcast descends into the horror-comedy labyrinth of The Cabin in the Woods (2012), where slasher tropes and cosmic horror are delightfully turned inside out. Craig b…
- Philosophy In Film - 086 - Casablanca
In our 86th episode, the gang is joined by Dr. Steven Brence as we travel back to the smoky cafes and shadowy alleyways of wartime Morocco with the cinematic classic " Casablanca ." This beloved film follows the story of Rick Blaine, an Am…
- Philosophy In Film - 085 - Dune: Part 2
For the 85th episode of the Philosophy in Film Podcast, the gang ventures deep into the sands of Arrakis with Denis Villeneuve's highly anticipated "Dune: Part 2." This sci-fi epic continues the journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with C…
- Philosophy In Film - 084 - Anatomy of a Fall
Episode 84: Anatomy of a Fall For the 84th episode of Philosophy in Film Podcast, the gang lays down the gavel on Justine Triet's 2023 Palme d'Or-winning film, "Anatomy of a Fall." This gripping legal drama follows a writer accused of her…
- Philosophy In Film - 083 - Fight Club
Episode 83: Fight Club This week on Philosophy in Film, the gang grapples with the anarchic world of David Fincher's Fight Club . Starring Edward Norton, Brad Pitt, and Helena Bonham Carter, this cult classic delves into themes of consumer…
- Philosophy In Film - 082 - Donnie Darko
Wake 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…
- Philosophy In Film - 081 - The Grand Budapest Hotel
For 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 resor…
- Philosophy In Film - 080 - Roadhouse
Episode 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…
- Philosophy In Film - 079 - Oppenheimer
Episode 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,…
- Philosophy In Film - 078 - Ghost
Just 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…
- Philosophy In Film - 077 - Leave the World Behind
Philosophy 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'…
- Philosophy In Film - 076 - Love, Actually
In 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 na…
- Philosophy In Film - 075 - Into the Wild
In 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 B…
- Philosophy In Film - 074 - Final Destination
In 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 Synops…
- Philosophy In Film - 073 - Straight Story
Episode 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…
- Philosophy In Film - 072 - Barbie
Philosophy 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 s…
- Philosophy In Film - 071 - Cool Hand Luke
What…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 pri…
- Philosophy In Film - 070 - Indiana Jones & The Raiders of the Lost Ark
The 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 embark…
- Philosophy In Film - 069 - Signs
For 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 Sy…
- Philosophy In Film - 068 - The Menu
This 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 (…
- Philosophy In Film - 067 - Wall-E
Episode 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 Sy…
- Philosophy In Film - 066 - Triangle of Sadness
Episode 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…
- Philosophy In Film - 065 - Avatar 2: The Way of Water
Episode 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 (1…
- Philosophy In Film - 064 - A Charlie Brown Christmas
Our 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), Phil…
- Philosophy In Film - 063 - Inherent Vice
Episode 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,…
- Philosophy In Film - 062 - All Quiet on the Western Front
Episode 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 S…
- Philosophy In Film - 061 - Top Gun Maverick
Episode 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 itinera…
- Philosophy In Film - 060 - Candyman 2021
2022 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 finall…
- Philosophy In Film - 059 - Tombstone
Episode 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' No…
- Philosophy In Film - 058 - Everything Everywhere All At Once
Somewhere 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…
- Philosophy In Film - 057 - The Goonies
A 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),…
- Philosophy In Film - 054 - Don't Look Up
A 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 R…
- Philosophy In Film - 056 - Shawshank Redemption
The 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), t…