Join Filmosopher Chris for a quick review of selected trivia from some of our favorite Holiday movies. http://www.thefilmosophers.com​​ #movietrivia #holidaymovies #itsawonderfullife #achristmascarol #miracleon34thstreet #achristmasstory #elf [Theme music performed by Scarlet Newman-Thomas, courtesy of The Teenage Diplomat] © The Filmosophers 2022

We speak with metaphysical and spiritual luminary Darryl Anka about his 40-year career in the film industry as a model and set builder on films such as “Iron Man” and “Star Trek,” and about some of his favorite films, including “The Dead Zone,” “The Road to Perdition,” and “Arrival.” He also shares with us about his extraterrestrial encounters and communications. http://www.thefilmosophers.com​​ #DarrylAnka #setbuilding #IronMan #StarTrek [Theme music performed by Scarlet Newman-Thomas,...

We talk with David Hoffmeister, who uses movies as modern-day parables for awakening through “The Movie Watcher’s Guide to Enlightenment.” David is a pioneer in the practical application of A Course in Miracles for spiritual awakening. Along the way we discuss some of David’s favorite films, including “The Truman Show,” "Groundhog Day,” “Solaris,” and “Before I Fall.” http://www.thefilmosophers.com​​ #DavidHoffmeister #ACourseinMiracles #enlightenment #movies [Theme music performed by...

Actress and activist Q’orianka Kilcher discusses her breakout role as Pocahantas in 2005’s “The New World,” and reflects on her experiences as a fourteen-year-old working with Terrence Malick, Colin Farrell, and Christian Bale. She also talks about her character Angela Blue Thunder in Paramount’s “Yellowstone,” her work in social activism, and a few of her favorite films, “In the Mood for Love” and "Avatar." http://www.thefilmosophers.com ​​ #QoriankaKilcher #TheNewWorld #acting #filmmaking...

Veteran film, television and stage actor Michael Nouri discusses his 1984 breakout movie, “Flashdance,” shares personal reflections on his life, career, and spiritual influences, and discusses some of his favorite films, including “A Man for All Seasons” (1966), “The Razor’s Edge” (1946), and “Borsalino” (1970). http://www.thefilmosophers.com​​ #MichaelNouri #flashdance #acting #movies [Theme music performed by Scarlet Newman-Thomas, courtesy of The Teenage Diplomat] © The Filmosophers 2022

We talk with producer Brian Frankish, who gives us a delightful behind-the-scenes look at 1989’s “Field of Dreams.” He also discusses some of his favorite films, including “The Wind and the Lion,” “The Thief of Bagdad” (1940), and Joe Wright’s “Pride and Prejudice.” http://www.thefilmosophers.com​​ #BrianFrankish #FieldofDreams #filmmaking [Theme music performed by Scarlet Newman-Thomas, courtesy of The Teenage Diplomat] © The Filmosophers 2022

We talk with film and television producer Bonnie Bruckheimer (“Beaches,” “Hocus Pocus,” “Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood”) about her longtime collaboration with Bette Midler, gender issues within the film industry, and a few of her favorite films, including “Monsoon Wedding,” “Room,” and “Like Water for Chocolate.” http://www.thefilmosophers.com​​ #BonnieBruckheimer #filmproduction #Beaches #HocusPocus #movies [Theme music performed by Scarlet Newman-Thomas, courtesy of The Teenage...

Helping the Film Fan Avoid the Flim-Flam [Theme music performed by Scarlet Newman-Thomas, courtesy of The Teenage Diplomat] http://www.thefilmosophers.com​​​ #TheFilmosophers #moviepicks #confessionsofadangerousmind #samrockwell #moviereviews © The Filmosophers 2021

Quantum and particle astrophysicist Dr. John Hagelin helps us separate science fact from science fiction in three big-budget space travel movies: “Gravity,” “The Martian,” and “Interstellar.” http://www.thefilmosophers.com​​ #sciencefiction #gravity #themartian #interstellar #spacemovies [Theme music performed by Scarlet Newman-Thomas, courtesy of The Teenage Diplomat] © The Filmosophers 2021

Dean Sluyter, co-host of The Filmosophers and author of "Cinema Nirvana: Enlightenment Lessons from the Movies," takes us on a filmosophical journey through Mike Nichols’ 1967 classic “The Graduate.” [Theme music performed by Scarlet Newman-Thomas, courtesy of The Teenage Diplomat] http://www.thefilmosophers.com​ #TheGraduate #CinemaNirvana #TheFilmosophers #movies #enlightenment © The Filmosophers 2021

Helping the Film Fan Avoid the Flim-Flam “Tina”, “The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart", “Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry”, “Framing Britney Spears”, “Standing in the Shadows of Motown”, and “Hitsville: The Making of Motown” #TheFilmosophers #moviepicks #MusicDocumentaries #moviereviews http://www.thefilmosophers.com​​​ [Theme music performed by Scarlet Newman-Thomas, courtesy of The Teenage Diplomat] © The Filmosophers 2021

Veteran television and film actor A Martinez ("Longmire", Netflix's upcoming "Cowboy Bebop") talks about the actor’s life with all of its thrills and uncertainties. A is also joined by wife Leslie for a conversation about some of their favorite films. http://www.thefilmosophers.com​​ #AMartinez #TheFilmosophers #acting #Longmire #CowboyBebop [Theme music performed by Scarlet Newman-Thomas, courtesy of The Teenage Diplomat] © The Filmosophers 2021

We talk with Daniel Gillies (“The Originals,” “Virgin River”) about his new thriller, “Coming Home in the Dark,” in which he plays a malevolent, charismatic drifter. Daniel also shares insights into the art — and the business — of film acting. http://www.thefilmosophers.com​​ #DanielGillies #TheFilmosophers #acting #ComingHomeintheDark #TheOriginals #VirginRiver [Theme music performed by Scarlet Newman-Thomas, courtesy of The Teenage Diplomat] © The Filmosophers 2021

Helping the Film Fan Avoid the Flim-Flam [Theme music performed by Scarlet Newman-Thomas, courtesy of The Teenage Diplomat] http://www.thefilmosophers.com​​​ #TheFilmosophers #moviepicks #Inside #Chef #moviereviews © The Filmosophers 2021

We chat with John Pollono, writer, director, and star of the new film “Small Engine Repair.” He also talks about writing “Stronger” for Jake Gyllenhaal, and a few of his favorite films including “Do the Right Thing” and “Unforgiven.” http://www.thefilmosophers.com​​ #JohnPollano #TheFilmosophers #SmallEngineRepair #filmmaking [Theme music performed by Scarlet Newman-Thomas, courtesy of The Teenage Diplomat] © The Filmosophers 2021

“Airplane!” star Robert Hays tells behind-the-scenes stories about the making of the classic 1980 comedy. He also discusses some of his favorite films, including “The Thin Man,” “On the Waterfront,” “Shane,” and “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.” http://www.thefilmosophers.com​​ #RobertHays #TheFilmosophers #Airplane #movies #film #comedy [Theme music performed by Scarlet Newman-Thomas, courtesy of The Teenage Diplomat] © The Filmosophers 2021

Helping the Film Fan Avoid the Flim-Flam [Theme music performed by Scarlet Newman-Thomas, courtesy of The Teenage Diplomat] http://www.thefilmosophers.com​​​ #TheFilmosophers #moviepicks #Catch22 #TheDeathofStalin #moviereviews © The Filmosophers 2021

Documentary film editor Paul Barnes discusses his craft and his collaboration with award-winning documentarians Erroll Morris and Ken Burns on films such as “The Thin Blue Line,” “The Civil War,” “The Roosevelts: An Intimate History,” and “The Statue of Liberty.” http://www.thefilmosophers.com​​ #PaulBarnes #TheFilmosophers #ThinBlueLine #filmediting #filmmaking [Theme music performed by Scarlet Newman-Thomas, courtesy of The Teenage Diplomat] © The Filmosophers 2021

Writer/director Wyatt Rockefeller discusses the making of his film “Settlers” and a few of the film’s influences, including “Fanny and Alexander”, “Persona”, “Amour” and “Alien.” http://www.thefilmosophers.com​​ #WyattRockefeller #TheFilmosophers #Settlers #film #movies [Theme music performed by Scarlet Newman-Thomas, courtesy of The Teenage Diplomat] © The Filmosophers 2021

This week: "Hemingway" and "Dolores" Helping the Film Fan Avoid the Flim-Flam [Theme music performed by Scarlet Newman-Thomas, courtesy of The Teenage Diplomat] http://www.thefilmosophers.com​​​ #moviepicks #Hemingway #Dolores #moviereviews © The Filmosophers 2021

Oscar-nominated production designer Joe Alves discusses a storied 50-year career, spanning work on films such as “Forbidden Planet” and Disney’s “Sleeping Beauty” as well as collaboration with Steven Spielberg on “Jaws” and “Close Encounters of the Third Kind.” http://www.thefilmosophers.com​​ #JoeAlves #TheFilmosophers #Jaws #productiondesign #filmmaking [Theme music performed by Scarlet Newman-Thomas, courtesy of The Teenage Diplomat] © The Filmosophers 2021

This week: "Locke" and "Frailty" Helping the Film Fan Avoid the Flim-Flam [Theme music performed by Scarlet Newman-Thomas, courtesy of The Teenage Diplomat] http://www.thefilmosophers.com​​​ #moviepicks #Locke #Frailty #moviereviews © The Filmosophers 2021

Veteran film producer Jon Kilik talks about the tradecraft of making movies and his collaboration with directors such as Spike Lee, Jim Jarmusch, Julian Schnabel, and Alejandro Iñárritu. He also discusses his experiences producing "The Hunger Games," as well as some of his favorite films, including “On the Waterfront” and “A Hard Day’s Night.” http://www.thefilmosophers.com​​ [Theme music performed by Scarlet Newman-Thomas, courtesy of The Teenage Diplomat] © The Filmosophers 2021

Dean Sluyter, co-host of The Filmosophers and author of "Cinema Nirvana: Enlightenment Lessons from the Movies," takes us on a filmosophical journey through Francis Ford Coppola’s 1972 classic “The Godfather.” [Theme music performed by Scarlet Newman-Thomas, courtesy of The Teenage Diplomat] http://www.thefilmosophers.com​ #TheGodfather #CinemaNirvana #TheFilmosophers #FrancisFordCoppola #movies #enlightenment