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Salita ng Diyos para sa BayanEp. 14: Flood Control Scandal: Breaking the Curse of Corruption | Bro. Eddie VillanuevaOn August 10, 2023, Bro. Eddie Villanueva raised the issue at a Congress budget hearing: P1 billion a day is allocated each year to flood control projects, and yet countless families continue to suffer devastating floods, losing their homes, livelihoods, and in too many cases, their lives. Corruption has turned urgent flood control efforts into a costly scandal. In the wake of President Marcos Jr.’s SONA 2025, Bro. Eddie continues to ask the hard questions: Who’s responsible for the flood control scandal, and what can we actually do about it?2025-08-0108 min

Jesus Is Lord Church PodcastWhy God Must Be Honored | Bro. Eddie VillanuevaWhat would your life look like if you truly honored God in every aspect? Tune in to our next podcast episode as we explore the depths of this timely message, "Why We Need to Honor God," with Jesus Is Lord Church Worldwide's Spiritual Director, Bishop Bro. Eddie C. Villanueva. Don't miss this and seize the highest privilege of giving the Lord our very best – a life of honor and worship! 2025-06-2338 min

Salita ng Diyos para sa BayanEp. 13: Gen Z HIV Crisis: A Call to Moral Revival | Bro. Eddie VillanuevaShocking stats: 57 diagnosed with HIV daily in the Philippines. But is it just a health crisis? Bro. Eddie delves deeper, uncovering why this is, at its core, a profound moral crisis for our generation. Discover the biblical perspective on sexuality and God's design for true freedom.2025-06-2010 min

Salita ng Diyos para sa BayanEp. 12: DOH Sounds Alarm on HIV Soar Among Gen Z | Bro. Eddie VillanuevaAt the latest JIL Prayer Revival Meeting in Bulacan, Bro. Eddie tackled urgent national issues in the light of God's Word, especially highlighting urgent prayers for Gen Z as HIV cases soar 500% among ages 15-25.2025-06-0910 min

Salita ng Diyos para sa BayanEp. 11: A BIG NO to Woke Senatoriables | Bro. Eddie VillanuevaIn this eye-opening episode, Bro. Eddie dives into the dangers of "woke" ideology and its grip on some senatorial candidates. From pushing extreme modern liberalism to eroding sacred values like family, life, and faith, woke policies threaten to reshape society for the worse. Be enlightened, and join Bro. Eddie in urging voters to choose senators who uphold Biblical principles. Your vote is your power—use it wisely!2025-04-2910 min

Salita ng Diyos para sa BayanEp. 10: Calvary’s Victory: Light in the Darkness | Bro. Eddie VillanuevaUncover the heart of Holy Week! Despite a world of chaos, Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross brings hope, healing, and eternal life.2025-04-1707 min

Jesus Is Lord Church PodcastThe Power Of The Name Of Jesus | Bro. Eddie VillanuevaWhat's the unstoppable authority behind the name of Jesus? Join us on this week's podcast as Bro. Eddie C. Villanueva explores the powerful truth that Christ's name is a strong tower we can all take refuge in! Listen now and discover the extraordinary miracles God performed when His people invoked "The Power of the Name of Jesus." 2025-04-0835 min

Salita ng Diyos para sa BayanEp. 09: Tariffs and Trump’s Triumph | Bro. Eddie VillanuevaTrump’s Tariff Strategy Unleashed! US President Donald Trump is doubling down to restore American greatness on the global stage. Bro. Eddie exhorts Christians to pray for the USA now more than ever. The stakes are sky-high! And it’s not just the economy. So what else is on the line? 2025-04-0808 min

Salita ng Diyos para sa BayanEp. 08: Unity Beyond, Not Behind, Politicians | Bro. Eddie VillanuevaBro. Eddie believes that turning into political superfans is counterproductive to Filipinos. Personality politics and political fanaticism makes national healing and unity impossible. We need to unite, he says, on the basis of Filipino values that make us one—regardless of politicians.2025-04-0311 min

Salita ng Diyos para sa BayanEp. 07: Duterte, Divided Nation, and Divine Intervention | Bro. Eddie VillanuevaMany are asking about Bro. Eddie and JIL Worldwide’s stance ex-President Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest. On March 19, during the Prayer Revival Meeting at JIL Prayer Garden, Bocaue, Bulacan, Bro. Eddie breaks down the issue in the light of God’s Word.2025-03-2414 min

Salita ng Diyos para sa BayanEp. 06: Embracing God's Design: The Power of Biblical Womanhood | Bro. Eddie VillanuevaThe idea of women’s empowerment has been hijacked by woke extremists who hate biblical womanhood. On National Women’s Month, Bro. Eddie revisits how the Bible pioneered the elevation of women in culture and society despite and millennia ahead of its socio-cultural setting. Listen and rediscover the power God has given to women to make lasting impact in their world. 2025-03-1208 min

Salita ng Diyos para sa BayanEp. 05: Ten Commandments and a Thousand Blessings | Bro. Eddie VillanuevaAs society’s moral values continue to suffer decay, Bro. Eddie proposes the teaching of the Ten Commandments in Philippine schools. He also advocates the posting of the Decalogue in all classrooms nationwide. Could this be a long-term solution to the challenges confronting Gen Z, Gen Alpha, and our nation at large?2025-03-0309 min

Salita ng Diyos para sa BayanEp. 04: JIL’s Executive Selection Committee to Help Filipinos Discern which Senatoriables Fear God and Uphold Biblical Principles | Bro. Eddie VillanuevaCan’t decide which senatoriable to support? The Jesus Is Lord Church Worldwide launched its Executive Selection Committee to help the public discern which senatorial candidates fear God and uphold biblical principles of governance, anchored in truth, justice, and righteousness. Take a listen, and hear from Bro. Eddie why election candidates should be measured against the high standard of God’s Word.2025-02-1710 min

Salita ng Diyos para sa BayanEp. 03: Accountability at Transparency sa Gobyerno -- 'Di Lang Laban ng Bayan, Laban Din ng Diyos | Bro. Eddie VillanuevaThe latest SWS survey says “eradicating graft and corruption” is the Filipino voter’s top priority in electing officials in May 2025. CIBAC Party-list agrees with this sentiment. CIBAC has been on the frontlines in the decades-long fight to pass Freedom of Information (FOI) Law. Sadly, corrupt politicians do everything they can to stop FOI, which aims to strengthen accountability and transparency in government.2025-02-0607 min

Salita ng Diyos para sa BayanEp. 02: The Bible: HOPE for the Nation | Bro. Eddie VillanuevaThe Word of God is the HOPE of our nation! Listen to Episode 2 of Bro. Eddie’s “Salita ng Diyos para sa Bayan” podcast and discover how the Bible can correct the course of the Philippines toward a better future.2025-01-3113 min

Salita ng Diyos para sa BayanEp. 01: Protection or Corruption? Exposing the Corrupting Sexuality Education Mandated by SB 1979 | Bro. Eddie VillanuevaPresident Bongbong Marcos commits to “immediately veto” Senate Bill 1979 if it ever reaches his desk. A bold and good move! Listen to Episode 1 of Bro. Eddie’s “Salita ng Diyos para sa Bayan” podcast and learn why the deceptively labeled “anti-teen pregnancy bill” is, in fact, dangerous and destructive to the Filipino youth.2025-01-2010 min

Jesus Is Lord Church PodcastUncertain In 2025? Christ Is The Answer | Bro. Eddie VillanuevaHas 2024 been filled with challenges, suffering, and seemingly endless bad news? We have a good news! Tune in to Bro. Eddie C. Villanueva as he shares God’s life-changing Word, which will leave us "Uncertain in 2025" no more. Here’s to a blessed, victorious, and remarkable new year for us, for Jesus is Lord over us!#HappyNewYear #JesusIsLord #ChristIsTheAnswer 2024-12-3105 min

Jesus Is Lord Church PodcastHave You Received God's Gracious Gift Of Reconciliation? | Bro. Eddie VillanuevaHave You Received God's Gracious Gift of Reconciliation?Hear Bro. Eddie C. Villanueva as he shares a timely and essential message of God's significant gift for all individuals, families, societies, and nations of the world. Be a gift-giver by sharing this message of hope with everyone.#MerryChristmas #JesusIsLord #ChristIsTheAnswer 2024-12-3005 min

Jesus Is Lord Church PodcastJIL Church's 46th Anniversary - Christ Is The Answer | Bro. Eddie VillanuevaThe world is facing some of its most severe problems: corruption, poverty, human trafficking, drug use, gambling, addiction, abortion, hunger, and broken families. While wickedness rules our present time, the Lord is giving us a chance to prepare for eternity by surrendering our lives to see God's Kingdom. Listen to Bro. Eddie C. Villanueva as he delivers God's message to the JIL people, the Body of Christ, and the nation during the Jesus Is Lord Church Worldwide's 46th Anniversary.2024-11-2746 min

Jesus Is Lord Church PodcastThe Unchanging Nature and Glory of Jesus Christ | Bro. Eddie VillanuevaWhat's with Jesus? Why is He so honored, so worshipped, and so highly exalted? The answer is in His nature and in His mission. Bro. Eddie Villanueva invites you to dive into these two facets of the Lord Jesus Christ's person, and begin a new life of endless appreciation of His infinite goodness and glory.2024-01-2244 min

Jesus Is Lord Church PodcastBecoming Truly Wise Like the Wise Men | Bro. Eddie VillanuevaThe wise men were non-Jews who were most likely pagans, and yet they made their mark in history by being one of the first few people on earth who worshipped God made flesh. What can we learn from their example and the precious gifts they gave to newborn King? Listen and learn from Bro. Eddie Villanueva what the wise men's encounter with the Lord Jesus Christ teaches us on living our lives wisely for the glory of God.2024-01-1750 min

Jesus Is Lord Church PodcastHow to be Wise Like the Wise Men | Bro. Eddie VillanuevaThe wise men were non-Jews who were most likely pagans, and yet they made their mark in history by being one of the first few people on earth who worshipped God made flesh. What can we learn from their example and the precious gifts they gave to newborn King? Listen and learn from Bro. Eddie Villanueva what the wise men's encounter with the Lord Jesus Christ teaches us on living our lives wisely for the glory of God.2024-01-1650 min

Jesus Is Lord Church PodcastMore of You | Bro. Eddie VillanuevaDiscover the boundless wonder of God's nature and attributes in our latest podcast episode, 'More of You' by Bro. Eddie Villanueva. Dive deeper into the Word of God to gain a clearer understanding of the significance of His divine presence in our lives, and to learn how to experience His comforting touch daily. Remember, His presence in our lives is one of the greatest gifts we can ever receive.2023-11-1444 min

The FilmlosophersSpecial Episode: Curtis Fisher Jr. - Remembering Our Friend (Tribute)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 nerd; he was THE local comic book nerd. His love for the Sacramento Kings and all things nerdy made him a friend to every member of...2023-08-141h 21

Jesus Is Lord Church PodcastThe Power of God’s Word | Bro. Eddie VillanuevaDo you feel like you're about to lose all hope? Are you struggling to cope with the challenges in your life? Take a moment to hear God's message through Bro. Eddie Villanueva and experience the transformative power of God's Word.2023-05-1847 min

Jesus Is Lord Church PodcastThe Power of Faith-filled Prayer | Bro. Eddie VillanuevaThe power of prayer is in the One who hears it. So come, let us join Bro. Eddie Villanueva in approaching God's throne of mercy and pray--that He would put an end to this virus, that He would sustain the frontliners, that He would provide for those who have nothing to eat, that He would convict those who have the resources to give, and that He would give wisdom to our leaders. Amen. 2021-11-1922 min

TESDAMAN RadioAksyonTime Episode 12 with Bro. Eddie Villanueva (Part 2) | October 24, 2021Hindi po sapat ang isang episode para magkasya ang dami ng mga kwento tungkol sa Jesus is Lord Church Worldwide at mga pa-totoo, himala, at pagbabago ng buhay mula nang maitatag ang JIL Church. Sa paggunita po natin ng ika-43 na anibersaryo ng JIL Church Worldwide, ipagpapatuloy po natin ang masayang usapan kasama si @Bro. Eddie Villanueva at makakasama rin po natin ang mga tao na nakaranas ng pagkilos at kabutihan ng Diyos sa kanilang mga buhay.2021-10-2747 min

TESDAMAN RadioAksyonTime Episode 12 with Bro. Eddie Villanueva (Part 1) | October 17, 2021Masasabi ko pong sobrang special ang episode natin ngayon dahil sa lahat po nang mga naging guest ko, siya na po siguro ang pinaka-special. Siya po ang dahilan kung bakit naririto ngayon ang inyong #TESDAMAN at Empleyado sa Senado. Ang kanya pong dugo ang nananalaytay sa aking mga ugat at ang kanyang mga salita ang nagbibigay lakas at inspirasyon sa milyon-milyong mananampalatayang Kristiyano. Siya po ang dahilan kung bakit isinilang at lumaganap sa apat na sulok ng mundo ang @Jesus Is Lord Church Worldwide . Ang President and Spiritual Director ng JIL, kinatawan ng ating pa...2021-10-2734 min

The Vill House PodcastTMSP #45 with Eddie GamboaThis week on the podcast I am joined by a very special guest, Eddie Gamboa. He is my best friend and I consider him a brother. He is a retired Army veteran. He was medically retired after 17 years of service due to PTSD. Eddie opens up about his battle with PTSD and how it has impacted his life. We discuss his use of marijuana in Colorado and how it has helped him with PTSD. We also talked some about his time in the Army and our memories of Basic Training and his first deployment in 2003 after the invasion of Iraq. Eddie a...2021-03-131h 11

The FilmlosophersLesson 165: Dark Phoenix - Ashes to AshesThe Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva, Chad Riley and Spencer Williams, band together to keep from falling apart at the seams with this week’s review of Dark Phoenix (2019). The final installment of Fox’s nearly 20-year-long X-Men film series (since New Mutants may or may not ever release in 2020) tackles the comic book franchise’s most popular storyline and tries to fix some of what went wrong in X-Men: The Last Stand (2006). Directed and written by Simon Kinberg, the film stars James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Nicholas Hoult, Sophie Turner, Tye Sheridan, Alexandra Shipp, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Evan Peters...2019-06-121h 30

The FilmlosophersLesson 164: Godzilla: King of the MonstersThe Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva, Chad Riley and Spencer Williams, knock over a few buildings while saving the world with this week’s review of Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019). As the third installment of Warner Bros. MonsterVerse, the film presents some of the famous kaiju’s most fearsome opponents while setting up the additional mythology leading up to next year’s Godzilla vs. Kong. Directed by Michael Dougherty, the film stars Kyle Chandler, Vera Farmiga, Millie Bobby Brown, Bradley Whitford, Sally Hawkins, Charles Dance, Thomas Middleditch, Aisha Hinds, O'Shea Jackson Jr., David Strathairn, Ken Watanabe, Zhang Ziyi and a...2019-06-051h 16

The FilmlosophersLesson 163: Brightburn - Blood Red Son (Spoilers)The Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva, Chad Riley and Spencer Williams, wonder if there’s anything good left in the world after viewing Brightburn (2019). The highly anticipated film, produced by Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn, mashes up the superhero and horror movie genres by posing the simple question: what if Superman wasn’t a good guy, even as a child?Directed by David Yarovesky, the film stars Elizabeth Banks, David Denman, Jackson A. Dunn, Matt Jones, and Meredith Hagner. It debuted to mixed reviews and a modest box office haul, but we think you’ll be very intere...2019-05-291h 04

The FilmlosophersLesson 162: John Wick Chapter 3: Parabellum - I Know Gun-FuThe Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva, Chad Riley and Spencer Williams, scramble to find weapons in every corner with this week’s review of John Wick Chapter 3: Parabellum (2019). The adrenaline-fueled “gun fu” action flick closes out the first trilogy of Chad Stahelski’s relentless series with stars Keanu Reeves, Halle Berry, Laurence Fishburne, Anjelica Huston and Ian McShane. Parabellum continues the saga of titular character John Wick’s merc marathon run as he tries to elude death from every assassin in the world after being declared “excommunicado” by the High Table. With a fourth chapter already green-lit, it’s obvious that the...2019-05-221h 08

The FilmlosophersLesson 160: Avengers: Endgame - The Infinity Saga EndsThe Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva, Chad Riley and Spencer Williams, drag their sorry carcasses out of the theater after repeat viewings of Avengers: Endgame (2019). After 18 previous episodes dedicated to Marvel Cinematic Universe films, everything culminates in this week’s review of the Infinity Saga closeout that rocketed to more than $1 billion at the global box office in record time.Endgame brings the initial 22-film run of the MCU to a point of closure and rebirth, and we’ve assembled all of our brain cells to recount in spoiler-ridden fashion all three hours and five minutes of the film. If y...2019-05-011h 53

The FilmlosophersLesson 159: Iron Man - The Infinity Saga BeginsThe Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva, Chad Riley and Spencer Williams, head back to the start of the infinity loop with this week’s review of Jon Favreau’s Iron Man (2008). The film marked the first official entry of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, established Robert Downey Jr.’s Tony Stark/Iron Man as a household name and paved the road toward this week’s Infinity Saga culmination, Avengers: Endgame (2019). Also starring Terrence Howard, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jeff Bridges and Clark Gregg, Iron Man set a new standard for superhero blockbusters and initiated one of the most unique multi-franchise undertakings in the hist...2019-04-241h 14

The FilmlosophersLesson 158: Hellboy - Hell to the “No”The Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva, Chad Riley and Spencer Williams, try desperately to escape the flames of the underworld with this week’s review of Hellboy (2019). The remake stars David Harbour from “Stranger Things” alongside Ian McShane, Milla Jovovich, Danial Dae Kim and a whole lot of CGI. Unfortunately, this slow burning garbage fire of a film is too relentlessly unquenchable even for us. The good news is that we suffered through it so you don’t have to.2019-04-171h 08

The FilmlosophersLesson 157: The Netflix Effect - Usurping the Throne?The Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva, Chad Riley and Spencer Williams, tackle the debate of the modern era with this week’s evaluation of the Netflix effect...and a “mini-review” of one of the streaming giant’s recent releases, Triple Frontier (2019). With a war brewing between Hollywood’s previous generation of upstarts (we’re looking at you, Steven Spielberg) and the new content disruptors (including Oscar-winner Alfonso Cuarón), how are the rest of us supposed to feel about on-demand home viewing versus the grand allure of a cinematic presentation? As a small litmus test, we also dive into an abbreviate...2019-04-101h 04

The FilmlosophersLesson 156: Shazam! - Youth in Revolt (& It’s All Good)The Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva, Chad Riley and Spencer Williams, are feeling a bit of a power surge with this week’s review of Shazam! (2019). Directed by David F. Sandberg, the film stars Zachary Levi as the titular hero, while Asher Angel plays his human alter ego, Billy Batson. Mark Strong, Jack Dylan Grazer and Djimon Hounsou fill out the primary cast, and there are a number of other standouts waiting in the wings of this mostly family-friendly comic book adaptation. After all, it’s only on the colorful canvas of a superhero film that you typically find stor...2019-04-031h 19

The FilmlosophersLesson 155: Us - (Spoiler Review)The Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva, Chad Riley and Spencer Williams, fight to stay comfortable in their own skin this week with a review of Jorden Peele’s sophomore film, Us (2019). Written and directed by Peele, who crafted the massively successful and thought-provoking Get Out (2017), Us provides a unique look at into human psychology and plays on the timeless fear of the shadow self by showing characters in active conflict against their own doppelgänger. Starring Lupita Nyong'o, Winston Duke, Shahadi Wright Joseph, Evan Alex, Elisabeth Moss, and Tim Heidecker, Us cements Peele’s status as one of the 21st ce...2019-03-271h 24

The FilmlosophersLesson 154: Captive State - Yeah, It Bugged Us TooThe Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva, Chad Riley and Spencer Williams, get a bit sneaky with this week’s review of Captive State (2019). Written and directed by Rupert Wyatt, the film stars John Goodman, Ashton Sanders, Jonathan Majors, Machine Gun Kelly, and Vera Farmiga. Its depiction of a world held captive by aggressive, insect-like aliens hews closely to other films within the genre while also attempting to differentiate itself as a think-piece on social stratification and themes of insurgency against an oppressive government. In a landscape full of enemies both foreign and domestic, what chance does one have to ri...2019-03-2048 min

The FilmlosophersLesson 153: Captain Marvel - Certified “Flerken Awesome”The Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva, Chad Riley and Spencer Williams, power up for this week’s review of Captain Marvel (2019). With a record-shattering global opening, the last Marvel Cinematic Universe film before Avengers: Endgame (2019) provides an enormous launchpad for the MCU’s new standard-bearer, Brie Larson’s Carol Danvers. Set in the 1990s, Captain Marvel features one of cinema’s most enjoyable new “buddy cop” duos between Larson and Samuel L. Jackson, while also integrating a star-spanning subplot of warmongering, propaganda and prejudice.2019-03-131h 23

The FilmlosophersLesson 152: How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden WorldThe Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva, Chad Riley and Spencer Williams, rally together to deliver this week’s review of How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (2019). This franchise-finishing film reunites a voice cast that includes Jay Baruchel, America Ferrera, Cate Blanchett, Craig Ferguson, and a new villain played by F. Murray Abraham. As Toothless works out a few new dance moves for the Light Fury he’s suddenly sweet on, his human companion, Hiccup, wrestles with the mantle of leadership...and where does that leave the human-dragon utopia by the final frame? You’ll have to listen to find out.2019-03-061h 04

The FilmlosophersLesson 151: 2019 Academy Awards Recap - Host-less with the Mostest?The Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva, Chad Riley and Spencer Williams, break out the cue cards and goodie bags for this year’s Oscars Recap. We’re light on the fashion play-by-play and heavy on the sass as we dive into who won, who deserved to win and whether or not Samuel L. Jackson and Spike Lee had anything to do with the rise of the Koala Challenge on social media. Honorable mentions go out to Bradley Cooper’s mom, Congressman John Lewis and a sidebar about the review of “Bohemian Rhapsody” we never got around to recording.2019-02-271h 16

The FilmlosophersLesson 149: The Lego Movie 2: The Second PartThe Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva, Chad Riley and Spencer Williams, host a pop music dance party for this week’s review of The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part (2019). Mike Mitchell directs off a script from executive producers Phil Lord and Christopher Miller (who wrote and directed the first film), and the film stars Chris Pratt, Elizabeth Banks, Will Arnett, Charlie Day, Alison Brie, Nick Offerman, and Will Ferrell reprising their roles from the first film in the series. With additional characters voiced and/or performed by Tiffany Haddish, Stephanie Beatriz and Maya Rudolph, the question isn’t whether or n...2019-02-131h 20

The FilmlosophersLesson 148: A Star is Born - Gaga or Nah, Bruh?The Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva, Chad Riley and Spencer Williams, get a little bit shallow with this week’s review of A Star is Born (2018). As the fourth iteration of this particular storyline, the Oscar-nominated film modernizes the tale of an aging and substance-abusing musician who discovers a new talent and helps to launch her professional career. Directed by and starring Bradley Cooper, the film also stars Lady Gaga, Andrew Dice Clay, Dave Chappelle, and Sam Elliott. As one of this year’s most highly publicized awards contenders, A Star is Born has already raked in more than 180 nomi...2019-02-061h 27

The FilmlosophersLesson 147: The Kid Who Would Be King - ReviewThe Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva, Chad Riley and Spencer Williams, dust off their swords and take a few practice swings for this week’s review of The Kid Who Would Be King (2019). The film brings the myth of King Arthur, Excalibur, Merlin and the Knights of the Round Table into the present-day and caters strongly to the YA crowd in terms of both tone and complexity. Directed by Joe Cornish, the film stars a boatload of British youngsters including Louis Ashbourne Serkis, Dean Chaumoo, Angus Imrie, Rhianna Dorris and Tom Taylor alongside Rebecca Ferguson and Sir Patrick Stewart. On...2019-01-301h 23

The FilmlosophersLesson 146: Glass - A Good Idea, Broken in PiecesThe Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva, Chad Riley and Spencer Williams, get mental with this week’s review of M. Night Shyamalan’s Glass (2019), the trilogy-concluding sequel to Unbreakable (2000) and Split (2016). The film unites Bruce Willis, Samuel L. Jackson and James McAvoy under one roof, as their respective characters are psychologically evaluated by franchise newcomer Sarah Paulson. Will Jackson’s titular Elijah Price, aka Mister Glass, be able to outthink the shrink and cast his fellow patients as superheroes (or supervillains) in full view of the public? And will we care, once the time comes?2019-01-231h 11

The FilmlosophersLesson 145: ROMA - From the Depths of MemoryThe Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva, Chad Riley and Spencer Williams, take time to appreciate their surroundings with this week’s review of Alfonso Cuarón’s ROMA (2018). Comprised almost entirely of scenes taken from Cuarón’s memory and shot on location in Mexico City, the film stars Yalitza Aparicio, Marina de Tavira, Diego Cortina Autrey and several others. Its gorgeous, panoramic cinematography provides a meditative look at the places, people and ideas that shaped a generation. ROMA has been described as Cuarón’s most essential and personal work to date, and fellow director Guillermo del Toro has already...2019-01-161h 08

The FilmlosophersLesson 144: 2018 Year in ReviewThe Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva, Chad Riley and Spencer Williams, wax a bit nostalgic as they discuss the highs (and lows) of the films of yesteryear. Perusing through the library of reviews they’ve done for 2018, the Trio find themselves relishing in some of the most memorable times -both good and bad- in cinema. Nothing is off the table, as the conversation veers from the most ridiculous and silly, to the most heartfelt and moving of instances we’ve shared on the show. How does our list stack up to yours? Are any of our choices ones you considered for best...2019-01-091h 26

The FilmlosophersLesson 143: Bumblebee - Finding a Fresh VoiceThe Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva, Chad Riley and Spencer Williams, get a bit retro with this week’s spirited review of Bumblebee (2018). Set in the late 1980s, the film stars Hailee Steinfeld as the original teenage “owner” of the fan-favorite, speech impaired Transformer. Directed by Travis Knight from a script by Christina Hodson, this latest entry in the critically maligned franchise co-stars John Cena and features the voice talents of Peter Cullen, Dylan O’Brien, Angela Bassett and Justin Theroux. The big question this time around isn’t really about the storyline or characters...it’s whether or not audiences even want to...2018-12-261h 10

The FilmlosophersLesson 142: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse - That Was NewThe Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva, Chad Riley and Spencer Williams, get their “thwip” on in this week’s review of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018). The film features a generous assortment of Spider-Men, -Women and others from across the multiverse with a focus on solidifying the in-continuity origin story of Miles Morales as he takes up the heroic mantle from the Peter Parker of his reality. The unique animation style has been the subject of significant praise since before the film’s release. Now, will the film’s story prove to be as memorable as its form? Featuring the voices of...2018-12-191h 17

The FilmlosophersLesson 141: Mortal Engines - Darn You and the City You Rode In OnThe Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva, Chad Riley and Spencer Williams, get their steampunk on with this week’s review of Mortal Engines (2018). Directed by Christian Rivers, this cacophonous and nearly incomprehensible film stars Hugo Weaving, Hera Hilmar, Robert Sheehan, Jihae, Ronan Raftery, Leila George, Patrick Malahide, and Stephen Lang. Producers and co-writers Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens and Peter Jackson (of Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit fame) adapted children’s book illustrator and author Philip Reeve’s young adult book series for the big screen to questionable effect...but at least it helped us keep the run time of this e...2018-12-1247 min

The FilmlosophersLesson 140: Creed II - Daddy IssuesThe Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva, Chad Riley and Spencer Williams, man up and duke it out with this week’s review of Creed II (2018). The follow-up to Ryan Coogler’s critically-acclaimed expansion of the Rocky film franchise is directed this round by Steven Caple, Jr., and features returning stars Michael B. Jordan, Tessa Thompson and Sylvester Stallone. The film also features the long-awaited return of Ivan Drago (played once again by Dolph Lundgren) and introduces Drago’s son, Viktor, who is played by real-life heavyweight boxer Florian Munteanu. Curious to know if the sequel goes toe-to-toe with its predec...2018-12-051h 17

The FilmlosophersLesson 139: Robin Hood - Firing Aimlessly?The Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva, Chad Riley and Spencer Williams, feel like they’re stealing from the poor with this week’s review of box office bomb Robin Hood (2018). Directed by Otto Bathurst, this latest retelling of the exploits of the popular English archer stars Taron Egerton, Jamie Foxx, Ben Mendelsohn, Eve Hewson, Tim Minchin, and Jamie Dornan. Given the film’s poor reception during its first weekend in theaters, it’s unlikely to inspire a sequel...but was the action-oriented story all that bad? We break down the good, the bad and the downright unintelligent, while also drawing...2018-11-281h 24

The FilmlosophersLesson 138: Ralph Breaks the Internet - #GOAT?The Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva, Chad Riley and Spencer Williams, experiment with a bit of augmented reality in this week’s review of Wreck It Ralph 2: Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018). Starring John C. Reilly as the title character and Sarah Silverman as the lovable candy-car racer Vanellope von Schweetz - along with ALL of the Disney princesses in comfy cameos - the new film exposes the heroes to the ever-changing landscape of the Internet. Clever, self-referential comedy and heartfelt metacommentary collide in unique ways, representing both a return to form and an evolution of the franchise. Ralph Breaks th...2018-11-211h 13

The FilmlosophersLesson 136: Halloween: The Shape of HorrorThe Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva, Chad Riley and Spencer Williams, test out their new panic room in this week’s review of Halloween (2018). The film marks a return to form for the series, featuring Jamie Lee Curtis as battle-ready Laurie Strode as she prepares for a final showdown 40 years in the making against her nemesis, silent serial killer Michael Myers. Producer John Carpenter also returns to the franchise, and he brings along all of the musical themes he helped compose for the original Halloween (1978). With an opening weekend haul of more than $77 million in the United States, it...2018-10-241h 15

The FilmlosophersLesson 135: First Man: Shake, Rattle and RoleplayThe Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva, Chad Riley and Spencer Williams, bottle up their emotions for this week’s review of First Man (2018). Director Damien Chazelle reunites with his leading man from La La Land, Ryan Gosling, for an introspective look at the personal story behind Neil Armstong’s journey to become the first man to step onto the lunar surface in NASA’s moon landing in 1969. Featuring a solid co-leading performance from Claire Foy as Armstrong’s wife, Janet, First Man provides a textured portrait of the man behind the gold visor and explores both the technological and psychological aspects of prepa...2018-10-171h 04

The FilmlosophersLesson 134: Venom - I Think I’ve Got a DiseaseThe Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva, Chad Riley and Spencer Williams, cough up some new personalities with this week’s review of Venom (2018). The Sony Pictures film marks the studio’s first foray into a Spiderverse without a Spider-Man (to this point, at least). Starring Tom Hardy, Michelle Williams, Riz Ahmed and Jenny Slate, Venom follows man-on-the-street journalist Eddie Brock on a confusingly quirky journey in which he finds himself bonded to an alien symbiote and crusades against a similarly symbiote-empowered villain looking to transform life on Earth and take to the stars before the planet succumbs to environmental degradation. 2018-10-1053 min

The FilmlosophersLesson 133: Bad Times at the El Royale - Crazy GoodThe Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva, Chad Riley and Spencer Williams, straddle state lines with this week’s review of Bad Times at the El Royale (2018). Set in a rundown casino hotel where almost nothing is as it seems, the film features a number of familiar faces including Jeff Bridges, Jon Hamm, Dakota Johnson and Chris Hemsworth. It also marks a career-making turn from Cynthia Erivo, who also makes a splash in Widows (2018) next month. Written, directed and produced by former Daredevil showrunner Drew Goddard, Bad Times at the El Royale includes twist upon twist and is sure to ke...2018-10-031h 03

The FilmlosophersLesson 132: A Simple Favor - Please Don’t Watch This MovieThe Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva, Chad Riley and Spencer Williams, run without scissors for this week’s review of A Simple Favor (2018). The film centers on Connecticut mommy vlogger Stephanie, played by Anna Kendrick, and her unusual friendship with a crass, Manhattan-based PR director played by Blake Lively. Directed by Paul Feig, the film also stars Henry Golding, Andrew Rannells, Linda Cardellini, Rupert Friend and Jean Smart. Beyond this, there’s little to relay coherently from a meandering plot that attempts, unsuccessfully, to balance intrigue and comedy. As the episode title suggests, this film didn’t impress the Filmlo...2018-09-271h 04

The FilmlosophersLesson 131: Nothing But Netflix - Double FeatureThe Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva, Chad Riley and Spencer Williams, prepare for the worst with this week’s double feature review of two recent Netflix-distributed films: How It Ends (2018) and Extinction (2018). Both films explore themes of connection and loss against a backdrop of catastrophe, and they each fit broadly within the sci-fi subgenre of dystopic futures. Flavored with tinges of Mad Max mixed with The Road, How It Ends stars Theo James and Forest Whitaker in a story about two men traveling cross-country to save a woman they both love. Alternatively, Extinction stars Michael Peña and Lizzy Caplan as con...2018-09-191h 11

The FilmlosophersLesson 130: The Predator - What’s So Funny?The Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva, Chad Riley and Spencer Williams, work on ways to disappear into their surroundings with this week’s review of The Predator (2018). The latest film in the 31-year franchise is directed by Shane Black and leans heavily on comedic beats from its ensemble - including Boyd Holbrook, Trevante Rhodes, Jacob Tremblay, Keegan-Michael Key, Olivia Munn, Thomas Jane, Alfie Allen, and Sterling K. Brown - to balance the bloodier moments that punctuate certain scenes and sequences. Which begs the question: in playing up the levity angle, does it cause the franchise to finally lose its balance? ...2018-09-121h 21

The FilmlosophersLesson 129: Kin - Next of...Something Mediocre at BestThe Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva, Chad Riley and Spencer Williams, try to steal back a few wasted minutes with this week’s review of Kin (2018). Adapted and expanded from the short film Bag Man (2014), Kin follows a meandering plot that loosely supports the idea of family bonds that transcend blood connections. Starring Jack Reynor, Zoë Kravitz, Carrie Coon, Dennis Quaid, James Franco, and newcomer Myles Truitt, the film centers on a pair of unlikely brothers who go on the run from thugs in Detroit and set off across the country with a powerful weapon of otherworldly origin and immense destructive pow...2018-09-051h 06

The FilmlosophersLesson 128: Crazy Rich Asians: Money Well SpentThe Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva, Chad Riley and Spencer Williams, welcome back guest host Laura Sirikul and live like a bunch of multi-billionaires with this week’s review of Crazy Rich Asians (2018). Based on the popular novel by Kevin Kwan, the film adaptation boasts an all-Asian cast and appears to mark the return of the contemporary romantic comedy genre. Starring Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh, Gemma Chan, Lisa Lu, Awkwafina, Ken Jeong, and Nico Santos, the film provides a lavish look at one of the wealthiest locations on earth: Singapore. After claiming the top spot at the No...2018-08-291h 13

The FilmlosophersLesson 127: The Last Sharknado: End of an EraThe Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva, Chad Riley and Spencer Williams, dive into hot bag of time-hopping crazy with this week’s review of The Last Sharknado: It’s About Time (2018). The popular made-for-TV movie series, which has been delivering B-movie laughs and eye rolls every year since 2013, pulls out all the stops for a shark-infested cameo-fest that spans history and strains the nearly invisible veneer of believability that has characterized the entire series. Starring Ian Ziering, Tara Reid and a boatload (no pun intended) of guest performers, Sharknado 6 chums the philosophical waters with cringe-worthy moments you’ll likely binge...2018-08-221h 06

The FilmlosophersLesson 126: Blindspotting - Worth the Re-ViewThe Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva, Chad Riley and Spencer Williams, take a fresh tour of Oakland, California, with this week’s review of Blindspotting (2018). Filmed in 2017 in the rapidly-gentrifying neighborhoods of West Oakland, Blindspotting stars Daveed Diggs and Rafael Casal as lifelong friends who wrestle with personal challenges and societal ills as they try to come to grips with the changes that are transforming their home turf. Bursting with angst at a variety of levels, the film manages to blend timeless themes and traditional pacing with contemporary spurts of spoken word verse, rap and vivid cinematography. Directed by Ca...2018-08-151h 28

The FilmlosophersLesson 125: The Meg - DOA?The Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva, Chad Riley and Spencer Williams, stick to the shallows for this week’s review of The Meg (2018). The Meg stars Jason Statham as a deep sea rescue diver who tangles with a prehistoric super-shark called the megalodon more than 200 miles off the coast of China. Billed as a modern-day thriller in the same vein as Jaws (1975), the film features an international cast and borrows heavily from some of its predecessor’s most beloved moments. The question remains, however, whether it will stand the test of time or sink quickly. Directed by Jon Turteltaub, the...2018-08-0959 min

The FilmlosophersLesson 124: Christopher Robin - Alive and WellThe Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva, Chad Riley and Spencer Williams, get a little sentimental with this week’s review of Christopher Robin (2018), the latest in a series of live action adaptations of famous Disney cartoons. Starring Ewan McGregor, Hayley Atwell and a slew of famous voices including Jim Cummings, who has voiced Winnie the Pooh and Tigger for more than 30 years. Whether you’ve followed the ongoing adventures of Pooh and his friends for years or you’re just now getting to know the characters, there’s a lot to appreciate in this tale of friendship and family. Directed...2018-08-031h 09

The FilmlosophersLesson 123: Mission: Impossible Fallout (Non-Spoilers)The Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva, Chad Riley and Spencer Williams, race against time to face a series of challenges head-on with this week’s review of Mission Impossible: Fallout (2018). Tom Cruise reprises his role as Ethan Hunt in the film franchise’s sixth installment, alongside a slew of returning performers including Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson, Michelle Monaghan, Sean Harris and Alec Baldwin. The action thriller is filled to the brim with breathtaking stunt sequences and features only a few new faces - Henry Cavill, Angela Bassett, Vanessa Kirby, and Henry Cavill’s mustache - but it may just be too...2018-07-251h 09

The FilmlosophersLesson 122: Skyscraper - Where There’s Smoke... (Spoilers)The Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva, Chad Riley and Spencer Williams, face the towering inferno and come out the other side for this week’s review of Skyscraper (2018). Starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Chin Han and Neve Campbell, the story centers on a private security contractor hired to certify the safety of the world’s tallest building, the fictional Pearl in Hong Kong, and its suitability to house new residents. Featuring numerous death-defying moments for Johnson’s character, the story pushes the boundaries of logic and challenges even the most gullible audience member’s ability to suspend disbelief. A raging infer...2018-07-181h 09

The FilmlosophersLesson 121: Won’t You Be My Neighbor? - Yes, PleaseThe Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva, Chad Riley and Spencer Williams, hop on the Neighborhood Trolley for a trip down memory lane with this week’s review of the feature length documentary Won’t You Be My Neighbor? (2018). Directed by Academy Award winner Morgan Neville, the film chronicles the career of Fred Rogers, creator and star of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood on PBS. Utilizing a collection of archival footage and in-depth interviews with family and friends, Neville weaves a winsome tapestry of the motivation and mission of one of American television’s pioneering voices. Won’t You Be My Neighbor? offers a h...2018-07-111h 12

The FilmlosophersLesson 120: Ant-Man and the Wasp - Size MattersThe Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva, Chad Riley and Spencer Williams, embark on a subatomic rescue mission in this week’s review of Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018). Directed by Peyton Reed, this is the first Marvel Cinematic Universe film to drop since Avengers: Infinity War (2018). Fittingly, it explains what the size-shifting protagonists (played by Paul Rudd and Evangeline Lilly) were doing as the rest of the MCU heroes chased down the Infinity Stones and battled against Thanos. The film also provides audiences with our longest look yet at the quantum realm, a layer of reality that Kevin Feige admits will be a...2018-07-041h 14

The FilmlosophersLesson 119: Sicario: Day of the SoldadoThe Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva, Chad Riley and Spencer Williams, try to come alive inside again after this week’s viewing of Sicario: Day of the Soldado (2018). Brutal and emotionally taxing, the sequel to Sicario (2015) sees the return of Josh Brolin and Benicio Del Toro as two members of a government-supported black ops group that is sent to tangle with the Mexican cartels and initiate a gang war to stop terrorists from entering the United States through the border with Mexico. Directed by Stefano Sollima, the film also stars Isabela Moner, Jeffrey Donovan, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo and Catherine Keener. Fa...2018-06-271h 05

The FilmlosophersLesson 118: Jurassic World: Fallen KingdomThe Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva, Chad Riley and Spencer Williams, brave the volcano of uncertainty with this week’s review of Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018) starring Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard. Now that the franchise has reached its fifth installment and expectations are high, how unique and thrilling can a theme park full of formerly extinct creatures truly be? Listen in and see if we’re ready for another trip to the genetic wonderland anytime soon...or think the franchise should call it quits. Featuring performances from Rafe Spall, Justice Smith, Daniella Pineda, James Cromwell, BD Wong, Toby...2018-06-201h 07

The FilmlosophersLesson 117: Incredibles 2 - Yeah, They’ve Still Got ItThe Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva, Chad Riley and Spencer Williams, exercise a few new superpowers with this week’s review of Incredibles 2 (2018) from Disney Studios and Pixar Animation. They say absence makes the heart grow fonder, and many have been wondering if this long-awaited sequel would live up to the stature of the original film released in 2004. We’re happy to report that Mr. Incredible, Elasti-Girl, Violet, Dash, Jack Jack and Frozone are all back in action as if nary a moment has passed...and it’s an absolute delight. Incredibles 2 features returning vocal cast members Holly Hunter, Craig...2018-06-131h 00

The FilmlosophersLesson 116: Ocean’s 8 - A Worthy Con-tender?The Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva, Chad Riley and Spencer Williams, hatch a plot to make a lot of money with this week’s review of Ocean’s 8 (2018). The fourth installment in Steven Soderbergh’s revitalized Ocean’s franchise, the film features an all-female take on the heisty storyline and stars Sandra Bullock as Debbie Ocean, the estranged sister of George Clooney’s Danny Ocean, who served as the ringleader in the previous three films. Directed by Gary Ross, the film also stars Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Mindy Kaling, Sarah Paulson, Awkwafina, Rihanna, Helena Bonham Carter, Richard Armitage and James Corden. Ocea...2018-06-061h 01

The FilmlosophersLesson 115: Solo - A Group Effort (Spoilers)The Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva, Chad Riley and Spencer Williams, attempt the second-fastest Kessel Run ever recorded with guest host Travis Cook in this week’s review of Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018). The film was embroiled in controversy as it completed principal photography, with Ron Howard taking over directorial duties from Phil Lord and Christopher Miller after a series of alleged creative differences, and many worried that the final product wasn’t going to be good. Listen in to find out if those concerns proved valid on opening weekend. Starring Alden Ehrenreich as a young Han Solo alon...2018-05-301h 26

The FilmlosophersLesson 114: Deadpool 2 - Maximum Effort? (Spoilers)The Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva, Chad Riley and Spencer Williams, assembles a stronger team with guest host Corey Hunt in this week’s review of Deadpool 2 (2018). Ryan Reynolds returns in the title role as the crew from Fox and Marvel Studios rounds out the evolving cast with Thanos performer Josh Brolin as the time-hopping mutant named Cable, Zazie Beetz as lucky number Domino and numerous celebrity cameos. Keep in mind that this episode includes SPOILERS, so don’t listen until you’re ready to know all the secrets about who’s in the film and what happens. How does it...2018-05-231h 27

The FilmlosophersLesson 113: Deadpool - Betting On RedThe Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva, Chad Riley and Spencer Williams, wear their red shirts and brown pants for this week’s review of Deadpool (2016). The long-in-development action comedy stars Ryan Reynolds as Wade Wilson, the titular “Merc with a Mouth,” in an unapologetically crass performance that makes good on the film’s R rating. With a sequel right around the corner, there’s no better time than now to revisit this crudely entertaining spectacle of violence, vulgarity and fourth-wall-breaking humor. Directed by Tim Miller, the film also stars Morena Baccarin, Ed Skrein, T.J. Miller, Gina Carano, Brianna Hildebrand...2018-05-161h 09

The FilmlosophersLesson 112: Overboard - Fun-ForgettableThe Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva, Chad Riley and Spencer Williams, get rich for a few days with this week’s review of Overboard (2018). This retelling of the classic Kurt Russell-Goldie Hawn comedy reverses the dynamic between its leading man, Eugenio Derbez, and leading lady, Anna Faris, by having Kate (Faris) take advantage of privileged Leonardo’s (Derbez) amnesia to teach him a lesson about the values of hard work and family, albeit deviously and for selfish reasons. Directed by Rob Greenberg, the film also stars Eva Longoria, John Hannah, Swoosie Kurtz and several others. And yes, it will make...2018-05-0959 min

The FilmlosophersLesson 111: Infinity War Aftermath (Spoilers)The Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva, Chad Riley and Spencer Williams, open the floodgates with this week’s unsalted, spoiler-filled recap of Avengers: Infinity War (2018). In the aftermath of Earth’s highest-grossing opening weekend of all time, the body count is high and the emotions run deep...so now it’s finally time to rip off the band-aid and share our takeaways from the film while setting our gaze on the future of the MCU. Who’s coming back? Who’s gone for good? And what should we expect from Avengers 4? It’s all here - and you have been warned!2018-05-021h 32

The FilmlosophersSPECIAL FEATURE: Avengers: Infinity War (Non-Spoiler Review)The Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva, Chad Riley and Spencer Williams, try to process all the emotions left behind in the wake of Avengers: Infinity War (2018) with this SPOILER-FREE review. While you won’t find a laundry list of who lives and who dies, you will get a sense of some of the film’s standout characters and who to watch. Of course, a movie with this many characters and the highest stakes we’ve yet seen from the Marvel Cinematic Universe is going to generate a lot of commentary... and leave you with all the feels.2018-04-2849 min

The FilmlosophersLesson 110: Infinity War Crash CourseThe Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva, Chad Riley and Spencer Williams, let their geek flag fly with this week’s preview of Avengers: Infinity War (2018). Directed by Joe and Anthony Russo and starring every major A-list performer in the world - or at least the Marvel Cinematic Universe - the film marks the culmination of a decade of storytelling and offers viewers with their first in-depth look at the MCU’s “big bad,” Thanos. To prep for this weekend’s extravaganza, we’re taking a sweeping look at what’s worked thus far for Marvel Studios, what we think we should expect from th...2018-04-251h 04

The FilmlosophersLesson 109: Rampage - Big AmbitionsThe Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva, Chad Riley and Spencer Williams, are taking it to the streets of Chicago with this week’s review of Rampage (2018). Directed by Brad Peyton, the film marks his third collaboration with megastar Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, after Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (2012) and San Andreas (2015). Based loosely off the 1986 video game series of the same name, Rampage marks the second film this year to be adapted from a video game after March’s Tomb Raider adaptation. Johnson stars as primatologist Davis Okoye, a man who keeps people at a distance and shares an unshakable bond wit...2018-04-1858 min

The FilmlosophersLesson 108: A Quiet Place - ASMR A PlentyThe Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva, Chad Riley and Spencer Williams, brush up on their sign language skills with this week’s review of A Quiet Place (2018). The film marks actor John Krasinski’s third time in the director’s chair and provides a captivating glimpse into the challenges of life in a world where humans have become prey to creatures from the great beyond that use sound to hunt for their victims. Also starring Krasinski’s wife, Emily Blunt, and featuring VFX from Industrial Light & Magic, you just might want to hold your breath during this family-centric survival tale. Origin...2018-04-1159 min

The FilmlosophersLesson 107: Pacific Rim: Uprising - Breach of Trust (Spoiler)The Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva, Chad Riley and Spencer Williams, re-enter the drift - and lose a few brain cells in the process - with this week’s review of Pacific Rim: Uprising (2018). Set ten years after the Guillermo del Toro-directed first film, this installment stars John Boyega as the son of the late Stacker Pentecost (played by Idris Elba) and features only a few returning performers (Charlie Day, Burn Gorman and Rinko Kikuchi). The bulk of the film is devoted to a new group of Jaeger pilot recruits and a small fortune spent on digital effects. With th...2018-04-041h 07

The FilmlosophersLesson 106: Ready Player One - Virtual vs. RealityThe Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva, Chad Riley and Spencer Williams, head to the OASIS for this week’s review of Ready Player One (2018). Adapted from Ernest Cline’s popular novel by none other than Steven Spielberg, the film follows Wade Watts and his avatar, Parzival, on a quest to complete a series of challenges and keep the multi-world digital space out of the hands of IOI, an evil corporation looking to lock down and commodify the OASIS. Starring Tye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke, Ben Mendelsohn, Mark Rylance, Simon Pegg and more, the story indulges in a slew of 80s pop...2018-03-281h 19

The FilmlosophersLesson 105: Tomb Raider - Back to Life, Back to RealityThe Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva, Chad Riley and Spencer Williams, welcome VideoGameBANG host David Webb for a little wave riding and cave diving in this week’s review of the reinvented Tomb Raider (2018). Adapted from the most recent video game from which the franchise gets its name (and fame), the film stars Alicia Vikander, Dominic West, Walton Goggins and Daniel Wu. Vikander reimagines the role originally brought to the silver screen by Angelina Jolie, prompting many skeptical fans to wonder whether this new interpretation will face the same creative challenges of the previous two films. In movie news, we...2018-03-211h 17

The FilmlosophersLesson 104: A Wrinkle in Time - A Novel AttemptThe Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva, Chad Riley and Spencer Williams, journey across the multiverse with this week’s review of A Wrinkle in Time (2018), the first child-focused feature film from acclaimed director Ava DuVernay. Starring Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, Mindy Kaling, Chris Pine, Gugu Mbatha-Raw and newcomers Storm Reid, Levi Miller and Deric McCabe, the film is a live-action adaptation of the popular children’s novel of the same name. While much of the underlying storyline of the film remains faithful to the source material, a number of elements have been updated and reinterpreted for a modern audience. In m...2018-03-1459 min

The FilmlosophersLesson 103: 2018 Academy Awards RecapThe Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva, Chad Riley and Spencer Williams, host their annual Oscars after party with a recap of this year’s major wins, upsets, inspiring moments and awkward wardrobe selections. Recap the 90th annual Academy Awards and relive the triumph of winners such as Guillermo del Toro, Frances McDormand, Gary Oldman, Jordan Peele and others representing some of the previous year’s most critically acclaimed movies. From The Shape of Water (2017) to Coco (2017), and everything in between, the night was full of ups and downs...and no mislabeled envelopes. A number of prominent social themes and poli...2018-03-071h 05

The FilmlosophersLesson 102: Lady Bird - An Uncaged SpiritThe Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva, Chad Riley and Spencer Williams, keep things in their hometown with this week’s review of Greta Gerwig’s Lady Bird (2017). Set in Sacramento, the film chronicles a high school senior’s turbulent relationship with family and friends as she prepares to end her final year in private school and move on to a college of her own choosing. Filmed almost entirely in Sacramento, Lady Bird has received numerous critical and popular accolades since it first debuted on the film festival circuit in 2017. The film stars Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalf, Timothee Chalamet, Tracy Letts...2018-02-281h 00

The FilmlosophersLesson 101: The Cloverfield Franchise - ParadoxologyThe Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva, Chad Riley and Spencer Williams, screw up time and space with this week’s review of The Cloverfield Paradox (2018). The surprise third installment of JJ Abrams’ Cloverfield-verse, which dropped on Super Bowl Sunday on Netflix, is a cautionary tale that somewhat ties together the previous films in the series, Cloverfield (2008) and 10 Cloverfield Lane (2016). Even against a backdrop that includes a global energy crisis and tinkering with the multiverse with an out-of-this-world particle accelerator, the film’s strength lies in its impressive cast and diverse characters. The Cloverfield Paradox stars Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Daniel Brühl, Zha...2018-02-211h 16

The FilmlosophersLesson 100: Black Panther - King to All (non-spoiler)The Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva, Chad Riley and Spencer Williams The Filmlosophers travel to the mythical African nation of Wakanda in this week’s review of Black Panther (2018). New from Marvel Studios, the film is directed by Ryan Coogler and unites an expansive cast of performers to tell the story of the rise of Prince T’Challa, played by Chadwick Boseman, to power as the warrior-priest-king known as the Black Panther. First seen on screen in Captain America: Civil War (2016), Black Panther is one of the newest superheroes to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe pantheon. He is also one of its...2018-02-141h 07

The FilmlosophersLesson 99: Director's Profile - A (Ryan) Coogler Point of ViewThe Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva, Chad Riley and Spencer Williams, prep for next week’s Black Panther (2018) review with a tour of director Ryan Coogler’s filmography including Fruitvale Station (2013) and Creed (2015). How has Coogler’s presence behind the lens shaped those stories, and what can we expect from the superhero film on the horizon? Moreover, in a culture that is still reeling from racially motivated tensions and conflict, we discuss the value of sharing stories that champion the influence and impact of black performers and creators on an international stage. In movie news, we also profile this weeken...2018-02-071h 06

The FilmlosophersLesson 98: Maze Runner: The Death Cure (Spoiler Review)The Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva, Chad Riley and Spencer Williams blaze a new trail through the dystopic future with this week’s review of The Maze Runner: The Death Cure (2018). Directed by Wes Ball, the film brings the three-part series to a close with explosive special effects, heavy-handed exposition and a multitude of questionable plot twists that diverge from the source material in James Dashner’s popular young adult book series. The film, which faced production delays after a stunt involving lead actor Dylan O’Brien went wrong, clocks in at a massive two hours and twenty minutes.2018-01-3159 min

The FilmlosophersLesson 97: 12 Strong - Emailing It InThe Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva, Chad Riley and Spencer Williams examine the previously classified records of the so-called “horse soldiers” who fought alongside local militias against the Taliban during the months following September 11th, 2001, with this week’s review of 12 Strong (2018). Directed by Nicolai Fuglsig, the film stars Chris Hemsworth, Michael Shannon, Michael Peña, Navid Negahban, William Fichtner, Rob Riggle and many others. As depicted in the film, the Green Berets selected for this mission were dropped deep behind enemy lines near strategic, Taliban-controlled villages and tasked with calling in air strikes to support the local militias’ efforts t...2018-01-241h 36

The FilmlosophersLesson 96: Awards Season Review - The PostThe Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva, Chad Riley and Spencer Williams wax philosophical about the freedom of the press with this week’s review of The Post (2017). Directed by Steven Spielberg, the film stars Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, Bob Odenkirk, Matthew Rhys, Sarah Paulson, Alison Brie and others. The film chronicles the historic decision by The Washington Post’s first female publisher, Katharine Graham, to proceed with coverage of the classified Pentagon Papers during the Nixon administration. The choice landed Graham and the paper in the Supreme Court alongside The New York Times, and the film provides a compelling portrayal of the...2018-01-171h 21

The FilmlosophersLesson 95: Awards Season Review - Get OutThe Filmlosophers, Eddie Villanueva and Chad Riley, welcome Spencer Williams as the official third co-host with a review of one of the year’s best reviewed films, Get Out (2017). Directed by Jordan Peele, the film stars Daniel Kaluuya, Allison Williams, Bradley Whitford, Catherine Keener, LilRel Howery in a compelling examination of race-based anxieties and tensions that works as both a taut psychological thriller and an eye-opening allegory for some of society’s most persistent and pervasive issues. On the docket for this weekend in theaters is Insidious: The Last Key (2018), the fourth installment in the horror franchise.2018-01-101h 25