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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 reboot the beloved franchise. Has this sequel flown too close to the sun with its direct ties and parallels to its obvious inspiration, Wrath of Khan? Or has Abrams given fans a new perspective on this story? Revive your Tribbles and find out in this week's special episode of The Filmosphers!

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 has this film only ushered in a new age of Star Trek that fans can actually unanimously get behind? Set your phasers to stun and find out in this week's special episode of The Filmosphers!

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 several years. But does this thought still hold regarding the beloved series? Or is this just another case of a fanbase overreacting to the film’s outcome?
Find out in this week's special episode of The Filmosphers!

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 efforts already established in the first adaptation featuring Eddie Murphy already tainted the waters? Or will the fresh take and engaging cast of characters with an updated storyline give fans a new look at the attraction's mythos? Grab your sharpened axes & your popcorn, & tune in to find out in this week’s episode of The Filmlosophers!

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 to the big screen. But does this film only highlight the very issues that DC and Warner Bros seem to work to sweep under the rug: diversity in their films? Or has the incredible work by actor Xolo Maridueña and the rest of the cast only scratched the surface of what James Gunn has in store?
Grab your tacos & your popcorn, & tune in to find out in this week’s episode of The Filmlosophers!

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 classic quartet for fans young and old? Or does the imperfect styling of this TMNT world only highlight the very issues we are seeing in filmmakers trying to replicate the animation magic from Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse? Grab your pizza slices & your popcorn, & tune in to find out in this week’s episode of The Filmlosophers!