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The Filmlosophers and Intern/Final Girl Amy are joined by friend of the show Ben to continue their celebration of The Asylum Studios this month with a cataclysmic take on their 2020 end-of-the-world film, Asteroid-a-Geddon. The Laser-focused Looky-Loos dive deep on their journey through the chaotically fun film reminiscent of the 1998 smash-hit film, Armageddon. Does the sheer nature of these film...

The Filmlosophers and Intern/Final Girl Amy celebrate The Asylum Studios this month as they creep carefully through the history books and sift through the chaos and entertainment of their “mockbuster" film, Abraham Lincoln vs. Zombies. The Biographical Buds discuss the parts they missed in school that regaled our 16th President and his proclivity to beheading the undead. Do B-movies like this give...

The Filmlosophers and Ensign Amy are blinded by the light -or should we say lens flare. Joined by host of The Capeless Crusaders David “Doc” Barrie, the crew “reflects” on the middle entry from J.J. Abrams’ sci-fi trilogy as they dig deep in 2013’s Star Trek Into Darkness. The Vulcanized Vulcans take a hard look at what could possibly be the beginning of the end for the director’s efforts to reboo...

The Filmlosophers and Ensign Amy warp to their next destination in a parallel universe as they embrace the master of the lens flare director J.J. Abrams’ fresh take in Star Trek (2009). The Romanticized Romulans discuss how this reboot checks off a lot of the boxes many fans didn’t know they needed to check. But does this watered-down Shatner-ness of Kirk really satisfy fans of the franchise? Or h...

The Filmlosophers and Ensign Amy beam back to the Multiverse where no man has gone before, as they dust off their phasers in celebration of Star Trek Month with a review of the most divisive film of the franchise, Star Trek: Nemesis.   Our Crew of Red Shirts takes an opinionated view on their first movie of the month, a much-derided film that many fans blame for the death of the franchise for seve...

The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy may be a little late to the party, but they are definitely ready to join the joyful processional with the latest adaptation of the timeless Disney attraction, Haunted Mansion (2023).  The Corporeal Critics have finally made the trek to go see the film that Intern Amy has been itching incessantly to review, being the Disney Lore nerd that she is. But have the effort...

The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy break out the cervezas and the jams as they get pulled into la familia with their latest thoughts on the indigenous indigo cabezón superhero out of Warner Bros and DC, Blue Beetle. The Brazen Borachos can’t believe the amount of quality storytelling and fun coming out of the fallen house of the DCEU, and how Director Angel Manuel Soto brought the Latinx community t...

The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy shred the streets of nostalgia as they delve deep into Seth Rogen’s fresh take on our shell-shocked crime fighters, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. The Reptilian Reporters vibe off this latest iteration of our favorite non-amphibian warrior adolescents and their rodent father. Did Seth Rogen and his team find the unique bridge for this childhood classi...

The hosts of the Filmlosophers, The Capeless Crusaders, and Video Game BANG! come together to say farewell to not only a staple in the Sacramento community, but also to dear a friend. Late in June, we found out that our friend and podcast mate Curtis J. Fisher -also known as Skipntosh- passed away from a hard-fought battle with cancer. To many, he was more than just a friendly local comic book ner...

The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy take a strange and nostalgic trip to a land of yesteryear, where they discuss the subtle surprise and not-so-subtle power behind Greta Gerwig’s latest film, Barbie. The Malleable Mammals reveal the impact this film has had on not just cinema but society as a whole, and all the people it’s upsetting. Has Greta Gerwig created a spotlight on a portion of cinema that h...

The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy are back after some studio construction to discuss Adele Lim’s directorial debut with Joy Ride. The Artisanal Non-Asiatics breakdown this raunchy buddy comedy and discuss the genius by the filmmakers. Has this film shed more light on how male-centric cinema has become? Or does the crass and lewd nature of the film truly overpower the deep rooted and well intended m...

The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy hold back the waterworks as they regal the surprise and delight of Pixar’s first film released in theaters since the pandemic, Elemental. The Earthen Eclectics unravel the complex and entertainingly beautiful story put to the silver screen by Director and long-time collaborator with Pixar Peter Sohn. Has Pixar tapped into something special and unique with the perio...

Jr Filmlosopher Logan joins the Filmlosophers and Intern Amy to maximize the conversation around the latest pull from our millennial youth with the newest entry in the Transformers franchise, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. The Jazzed Jalopies do their best to rope in a Megatron-esque Spencer as they discuss the ups and downs of the confusing Autobot saga. Has time (and the pool of good ideas) f...

The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy are caught between a Speedster and a Bat-Place as they discuss their crisis of conscience in reviewing the recent drop from WB and DC in The Flash (2023). The Caped Critique-ers find themselves in deep water trying to piece out their thoughts and feelings on the film that has been the subject of controversy. Will the delinquent acts of actor Ezra Miller stain the m...

The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy find themselves immersed into a whole new world of animation art styles and Webslingers in our take on Sony’s smash hit Spidey sequel, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. The Wall-Crawling Wonderers are overwhelmed as they unravel their thoughts on the franchise that changed the animation game back in 2018. Has this new level of art style in cinema reached new hei...

FIlmlosopher Spencer and Intern Amy torture Filmlosopher Eddie with a revisit to the franchise that almost made him rage quit the show, as they recap Amy’s first time viewing of The Asylum’s cult classic franchise, Sharknado. The Shadowy Sharktopuses find themselves once again enthralled in a conversation about the franchise that redefined the B-Movie genre, and Eddie’s view of indie filmmaking. D...

The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy round out their month of Ani-MAY with a stunning (and surprising) project from Mamoru Hosoda that surpasses time and bullet trains with 2018’s Mirai. The Undeniable Uwu’s are completely dialed into this anime feature that debuted at the Cannes Film Festival, setting a whole new expectation for this generation’s anime. Has Hosoda really keyed in the art style that w...

The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy kick off their celebration of the incredible month of Ani-MAY with a stark discussion of the 2021 Cannes Film Festival favorite and Studio Chizu’s latest offering, Belle. The Wacky Weebs immerse themselves into the world of Hosoda as they offer up their thoughts about the film cited as the spiritual sequel to Summer Wars. But has the amount of CG in the film really...

The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy are joined by the host of the Capeless Crusaders, Doc Barrie, as they muster the courage to say farewell to James Gunn’s work in the MCU with our review of Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 3. The Comical Conspirators drown their sorrows and amusement together as they discuss the implications and fallout of Gunn’s final entry in the GotG franchise. Has Gunn created the...

The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy are joined by fan of the show Marcus to geek out about all the galactic shows from a galaxy far, far away to celebrate the best holiday in the galaxy, Star Wars Day. The Rambunctious Rebels lose their minds over the evolution of every Star Wars show, from TV to streaming. Is the latest influx of content coming out of the House of Mouse overwhelming fans? Or has the...

The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy brave the chaotic and troubling mind of director Ari Aster and come out unsure of what to say about A24’s latest project, Beau is Afraid. The Discombobulated Dissenters attempt to deconstruct the thoughts of their mind in a way that vaguely conveys their opinions on the function -and dysfunction- of this film. Has the efforts of filmmaker Ari Aster and the like rea...

The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy summon the ultimate powers of positive affirmation to decipher the latest efforts of director Chris McKay and Nicolas Cage, Renfield. The Hellish Helsings break down the latest iteration of the Prince of Darkness in film, led by the most likely person to actually become Dracula: Nicolas Cage. But has the charm of Cage and his zany acting methods run its course? Or...

The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy are joined by Sacramento filmmaker TJ Aguilar to answer the door on a film that has critics still scratching their heads with M. Night Shyamalan’s latest apocalyptic creation, Knock at the Cabin. After the director’s reemergence into the limelight, the discerning crew has taken it upon themselves to dissect the latest vehicle that highlights the performing prowess...

The Filmlosophers and Intern Amy powerslide into the latest video game-film adaptation with Videogame BANG! host Cory Vincent, as they each run the gauntlet to discuss Nintendo and Illumination’s latest film, The Super Mario Bros (2023). The Jumping Jumpmen (and Jumpwoman) return to their childhood to revel in their delight at the film scorned by critics but loved by fans. Has the mega-team-up of...