Actor and activist Ed Begley Jr. joins us to talk about his career in film and television, including “This Is Spinal Tap,” “The In-Laws,” and “St. Elsewhere.” We also discuss his 50-year advocacy for environmental issues. [Theme music performed by Scarlet Newman-Thomas, courtesy of The Teenage Diplomat] http://www.thefilmosophers.com​​ © The Filmosophers 2021

Dramatist, painter, film set designer, and theater and opera director Eugenio Zanetti discusses his work on 1995’s “Restoration” and 1998’s “What Dreams May Come." He also talks about a few of his favorite films as well as his immersion over many years in the teachings of Sufiism. [Theme music performed by Scarlet Newman-Thomas, courtesy of The Teenage Diplomat] http://www.thefilmosophers.com​​ © The Filmosophers 2021

This week: "The Big Short" and "To Be or Not to Be" Helping the Film Fan Avoid the Flim-Flam [Theme music performed by Scarlet Newman-Thomas, courtesy of The Teenage Diplomat] http://www.thefilmosophers.com​​​ © The Filmosophers 2021

The documentary filmmaker behind "What the #$*! Do We (K)now?" talks about the groundbreaking spiritual cinema mega-hit, along with some of her favorite documentary films, including "My Octopus Teacher" and "The Imposter.” [Theme music performed by Scarlet Newman-Thomas, courtesy of The Teenage Diplomat] http://www.thefilmosophers.com​​ #BetsyChasse #TheFilmosophers #documentaryfilm © The Filmosophers 2021

Actor and producer Thomas Jane talks about his work in The Mist, Boogie Nights, and as Mickey Mantle in 61*. He also discusses some of his favorite films, including 1955’s Night of the Hunter and the work of Jean-Pierre Melville, and shares insights on the benefits of meditation. [Theme music performed by Scarlet Newman-Thomas, courtesy of The Teenage Diplomat] http://www.thefilmosophers.com​​ © The Filmosophers 2021

This week: ‘Run Lola Run’ and ‘Midnight Run’ Helping the Film Fan Avoid the Flim-Flam [Theme music performed by Scarlet Newman-Thomas, courtesy of The Teenage Diplomat] http://www.thefilmosophers.com​​​ © The Filmosophers 2021

Nine-time Jeopardy! champion and current Jeopardy! guest host Buzzy Cohen drops in on Chris and Dean to talk movies and movie trivia. We hear Buzzy's thoughts on Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Creed, Academy Award–winning actors, and his experience leading projects for client Steve Jobs. [Theme music performed by Scarlet Newman-Thomas, courtesy of The Teenage Diplomat] http://www.thefilmosophers.com​​ #BuzzyCohen #TheFilmosophers​​ #Jeopardy​​ #movietrivia © The Filmosophe

Dean Sluyter, co-host of the Filmosophers and author of Cinema Nirvana: Enlightenment Lessons from the Movies takes a Filmosophical look at the classic 1937 animated feature, Disney’s ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’. [Theme music performed by Scarlet Newman-Thomas, courtesy of The Teenage Diplomat] http://www.thefilmosophers.com​ #SnowWhite #CinemaNirvana #TheFilmosophers © The Filmosophers 2021

This week: ‘The Apostle’ and ‘Elmer Gantry’ 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 #theapostle #elmergantry #recommendations © The Filmosophers 2021

Adam Schomer, director and producer of spiritually-oriented documentary films, discusses the making of ‘The Highest Pass’, ‘Road to Dharma’ and ‘Heal’. We learn about Adam’s personal spiritual journey and talk about a few of his favorite films, including ‘The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling’. [Theme music performed by Scarlet Newman-Thomas, courtesy of The Teenage Diplomat] http://www.thefilmosophers.com​​​ © The Filmosophers 2021

This week: ‘The Painter and the Thief’, ‘Midnight Cowboy’ and ‘The Imposter’ Helping the Film Fan Avoid the Flim-Flam [Theme music performed by Scarlet Newman-Thomas, courtesy of The Teenage Diplomat] http://www.thefilmosophers.com​​​​ ©The Filmosophers 2021

Michael Imperioli (The Sopranos) provides insights on his creative process. We discuss the work of John Cassavetes, a few of his favorite films (including “The Wizard of Oz” and “Midnight Cowboy” and the symbolism that connects them), and how his Buddhist practice informs his acting and filmmaking. [Theme music performed by Scarlet Newman-Thomas, courtesy of The Teenage Diplomat] © The Filmosophers 2021

This week: ‘Border’, ‘The Father’, and ‘Night of the Hunter” We Help the Film Fan Avoid the Flim-Flam [Theme music performed by Scarlet Newman-Thomas, courtesy of The Teenage Diplomat] http://www.thefilmosophers.com​ #moviepicks #TheFilmosophers​ #Border #TheFather #NightoftheHunter © The Filmosophers 2021

The Filmosophers talk with Miriam Cutler, Emmy-nominated documentary film composer. Miriam gives us a peek into the art and science of creating film music as we explore some of her documentary films, which include award winners like ‘RBG’, ‘Lost in La Mancha’, ‘The Hunting Ground’, and ‘Dark Money’. \ [Theme music performed by Scarlet Newman-Thomas, courtesy of The Teenage Diplomat] http://www.thefilmosophers.com​ © The Filmosophers 2021

This week: Palm Springs, Sound of Metal, & Happy as Lazzaro (Lazzaro Felice) We Help the Film Fan Avoid the Flim-Flam [Theme music performed by Scarlet Newman-Thomas, courtesy of The Teenage Diplomat] http://www.thefilmosophers.com​​ #PalmSprings​ #SoundofMetal​ #LazzaroFelize​ #movies​ #film​ #cinema​ © The Filmosophers 2021

Dean Sluyter, co-host of the Filmosophers and author of “Cinema Nirvana: Enlightenment Lessons from the Movies” does some filmosophical hip-shaking as he and Chris look at Elvis Presley’s 1957 film ‘Jailhouse Rock’ in the light of Buddhist dharma teachings. [Theme music performed by Scarlet Newman-Thomas, courtesy of The Teenage Diplomat] http://www.thefilmosophers.com​​ #Elvis​ #JailhouseRock​ #CinemaNirvana​ #TheFilmosophers​ © The Filmosophers 2021

New York theater legend Charles Busch regales us with stories about his movies “Psycho Beach Party” and “Die Mommie Die,” and shares insights about a few film favorites, including “Rosemary’s Baby” and “What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?” [Theme music performed by Scarlet Newman-Thomas, courtesy of The Teenage Diplomat] http://www.thefilmosophers.com​ #CharlesBusch​ #TheFilmosophers​ #film​ #cinema​ #theater​ #PsychoBeachParty​ #DieMommieDie​ #drag​ © The Filmo

The Filmosophers speak with actor/director Bill Duke about working with Richard Pryor and George Carlin on “Car Wash,” the challenges he has faced as a black filmmaker, a few of his favorite films, including “Run Lola Run” and “Blue Collar,” and what his meditation practice has meant to him personally and professionally. [Theme music performed by Scarlet Newman-Thomas, courtesy of The Teenage Diplomat] http://www.thefilmosophers.com​ © TheFilmosophers 2021

The Filmosophers chat with actor/filmmaker Joe Manganiello (True Blood, Magic Mike). He tells us about directing La Bare, his documentary about the world of male strippers and talks about playing Pee-wee Herman’s soulmate in Pee-wee’s Big Holiday. We also surprise him with a visit from a featured player in The King of Kong, one of his favorite documentaries. [Theme music performed by Scarlet Newman-Thomas, courtesy of The Teenage Diplomat] http://www.thefilmosophers.com

Documentary director Alison Ellwood provides behind-the-scenes insights on the making of her films The History of the Eagles, The Go-Gos, and Laurel Canyon: A Place in Time, and discusses two of her favorite films, Grey Gardens and This is Spinal Tap. [Theme music performed by Scarlet Newman-Thomas, courtesy of The Teenage Diplomat] http://www.thefilmosophers.com

Dean Sluyter, co-host of the Filmosophers and author of “Cinema Nirvana: Enlightenment Lessons from the Movies,” takes a filmosophical dive into shark-infested waters. Join Dean and Chris for a look at Steven Spielberg’s 1975 film “Jaws” in the light of Buddhist dharma teachings. [Theme music performed by Scarlet Newman-Thomas, courtesy of The Teenage Diplomat] http://www.thefilmosophers.com

The Filmosophers have a conversation with actor/comedian Adam Ferrara, host of “The Adam Ferrara Podcast – 30 Minutes You’ll Never Get Back.” Adam makes us laugh with his early movie memories from growing up in an Italian family, talks about stand-up comedy, and gets a surprise visit from a featured player in his favorite film, 1979’s “The In-Laws.” (Recorded August 2020) [Theme music performed by Scarlet Newman-Thomas, courtesy of The Teenage Diplomat] http://www.thefilmosophers.com

The Filmosophers have a conversation with Director David Lynch, who discusses the search for the perfect milkshake, comments on a few of his favorite films including “Rear Window” and “Mr. Hulot’s Holiday,” plays a round of David Lynch trivia, and speaks about the power of Transcendental Meditation to create world peace. [Theme music performed by Scarlet Newman-Thomas, courtesy of The Teenage Diplomat]

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