The Filmosophers Movie Talk Show

The Filmosophers discuss some of the 2025 Academy Awards Best Picture nominees, including "A Complete Unkown", "Conclave", "Emilia Perez", "The Brutalist", "Anora", "The Substance", and "Nickel Boys". Leave us your comments and let us know what you think of these films. http://www.thefilmosophers.com​​ [Theme music performed by Scarlet Newman-Thomas, courtesy of The Teenage Diplomat] © The Filmosophers 2025

David Lynch discusses his lifelong practice of Transcendental Meditation and its promise to create enlightenment for the individual and peace for the world.

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, courtesy of The Teenage Diplomat] © The Filmosophers 2022

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 Scarlet Newman-Thomas, courtesy of The Teenage Diplomat] © The Filmosophers 2022

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 #movies [Theme music performed by Scarlet Newman-Thomas, courtesy of The Teenage Diplomat] © The Filmosophers 2022

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 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 #confessionsofadangerousmind #samrockwell #moviereviews © The Filmosophers 2021