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The Filmosophers Movie Talk ShowFilmosophers Holiday Movie TriviaJoin 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 20222022-12-2708 min
The Filmosophers Movie Talk ShowA Conversation with Darryl AnkaWe 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 20222022-12-2053 min
Path 11 PodcastFinding Nirvana in the Classics with Dean SluyterDean Sluyter (pronounced "slighter") has led meditation workshops and retreats throughout the U.S. since 1970, at venues ranging from Ivy League colleges to maximum-security prisons. For thirty-three years he taught English and developed the Literature of Enlightenment program at The Pingry School in New Jersey. Sluyter has trained with sages in several traditions, including Vajrayana Buddhism, Advaita, Bhakti Yoga, and Umbanda. His previous books include Natural Meditation, Cinema Nirvana, and The Zen Commandments. He lives in Santa Monica, California, where he sings with the Threshold Choir, cohosts the Filmosophers podcast, plays ukulele, and happily zips about on his Vespa.2022-07-2540 min
The Filmosophers Movie Talk ShowA Conversation with David HoffmeisterWe 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 20222022-07-0559 min
The Filmosophers Movie Talk ShowA Conversation with Q'orianka KilcherActress 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 20222022-05-231h 10
The Filmosophers Movie Talk ShowA Conversation with Michael NouriVeteran 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 20222022-04-261h 06
The Filmosophers Movie Talk ShowA Conversation with Brian FrankishWe 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 20222022-04-2347 min
What is Going OM with Sandie SedgbeerThe Dharma Bum’s Guide to Western Literature with Dean SluyterThe Dharma Bum’s Guide to Western Literature with Dean SluyterAired Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 4:00 PM PST / 7:00 PM ESTPeople read books for many reasons… some read novels for entertainment, some for knowledge, some to escape reality, some to find solutions to problems…. and some to find enlightenment… but of all the books people read and all the reasons for reading them… few would likely approach the great classics of literature with the expectation of finding nirvana. But that’s about to change. Because in his latest book, The Dharma Bum’s Guide to Western Literature award winning...2022-04-0852 min
No BS Spiritual Book ClubFace to Face with Dean SluyterFace to Face with Dean SluyterLive on OMTimes Radio Thursday, March24, 2022 at 10:30 PST / 1:30 PM ESTWatch the Livestream on the No BS Spiritual Book Club on Facebook, OMTimes Radio & TV Facebook, or OMTimesTV YoutubeSharing his 10 Best Spiritual Books this week on the No BS Spiritual Book Club’s Face to Face With… Video interview series is award-winning author and meditation teacher, Dean Sluyter.DEAN SLUYTER (pronounced “slighter”) has taught natural approaches to meditation and awakening since 1970 and has been featured on NPR, Coast to Coast AM, the Dr. Oz Show, and in T...2022-03-2558 minThe Filmosophers Movie Talk ShowA Conversation with Bonnie BruckheimerWe 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 20212022-03-1549 min
The Filmosophers Movie Talk ShowChris and Dean's Movie Picks – “Confessions of a Dangerous Mind” and other Sam Rockwell favoritesHelping 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 20212021-12-2912 min
The Filmosophers Movie Talk ShowA Conversation with Dr. John HagelinQuantum 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 20212021-12-2953 min
The Filmosophers Movie Talk ShowPlastics! - The GraduateDean 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 20212021-12-0934 min
The Filmosophers Movie Talk ShowChris and Dean’s Movie Picks – Music DocumentariesHelping the Film Fan Avoid the Flim-Flam In this episode of Chris and Dean's Movie Picks: “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 20212021-10-2728 min
The Filmosophers Movie Talk ShowA Conversation with A and Leslie MartinezVeteran 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 joined by wife Leslie for a conversation about some of their favorite films, including “Frances”, “Close Encounters of the Third Kind”, “It’s a Wonderful Life”, and Antonioni’s “The Passenger.” http://www.thefilmosophers.com #AMartinez #TheFilmosophers #acting #Longmire #CowboyBebop [Theme music performed by Scarlet Newman-Thomas, courtesy of The Teenage Diplomat] © The Filmosophers 20212021-10-2159 min
The Filmosophers Movie Talk ShowA Conversation with Daniel Gillies 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 2021-10-1833 minThe Filmosophers Movie Talk ShowChris and Dean’s Movie Picks - “Inside” and “Chef”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 20212021-10-0209 min
The Filmosophers Movie Talk ShowA Conversation with John PollonoWe 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 20212021-09-3052 min
The Filmosophers Movie Talk ShowA Conversation with Robert Hays“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 20212021-09-221h 00
The Filmosophers Movie Talk ShowChris and Dean’s Movie Picks - “Catch-22” and “The Death of Stalin”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 20212021-09-0310 min
The Filmosophers Movie Talk ShowA Conversation with Documentary Film Editor Paul BarnesDocumentary 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 20212021-09-011h 42
The Filmosophers Movie Talk ShowA Conversation with Director Wyatt Rockefeller 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 2021-08-1359 min
The Filmosophers Movie Talk ShowChris and Dean’s Movie Picks - “Hemingway” and “Dolores”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 20212021-08-1218 min
The Filmosophers Movie Talk ShowA Conversation with "Jaws" Producer Joe AlvesOscar-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 20212021-07-301h 01
The Filmosophers Movie Talk ShowChris and Dean's Movie Picks - Locke and FrailtyThis 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 20212021-07-2310 min
The Filmosophers Movie Talk ShowA Conversation with Producer Jon KilikVeteran 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 20212021-07-211h 01
The Filmosophers Movie Talk ShowAn Offer You Can't Refuse - The GodfatherDean 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 #enlightenment2021-07-2023 min
Spirit Matters TalkChris And Dean InterviewChris Busch and Dean Sluyter are the cohosts of podcast and YouTube channel “The Filmosophers,”which features interviews with the people who make and who love the movies. Chris was a child actor in the 60’s and hosted the Filmosophers live-streaming weekly radio show for 15 years. He works with the David Lynch Foundation to bring the Transcendental Meditation program to at-risk populations, addressing trauma and toxic stress. Dean Sluyter is the award-winning author of several books, including Natural Meditation and Cinema Nirvana: Enlightenment Lessons from the Movies. He has been a Spirit Matters guest twice before, in 2016 and 2018. Both Chris and De...2021-07-1838 min
The Filmosophers Movie Talk ShowA Conversation with Ed Begley Jr.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.” He discusses the pros and cons of launching an acting career as the son of a famous actor, some of his favorite films including “Chinatown” and “Journey to the Center of the Earth,” and 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 20212021-07-0252 min
The Filmosophers Movie Talk ShowA Conversation with Eugenio ZanettiDramatist, 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 provides fascinating insight into creating the illusion of reality in film in a pre-digital world. He also talks about a few of his favorite films and filmmakers (“8 ½” and “The Red Shoes”), as well as his immersion over many years in the philosophy and teachings of Sufiism. [Theme music performed by Scarlet Newman-Thomas, courtesy of The Teenage Diplomat] http://www.thefilmosophers.com © The Filmosophers 20212021-06-231h 15
The Filmosophers Movie Talk ShowChris and Dean's Movie Picks - The Big Short and To Be or Not to BeThis 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 20212021-06-1605 min
The Filmosophers Movie Talk ShowA Conversation with Betsy ChasseThe 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 20212021-06-111h 02
The Filmosophers Movie Talk ShowA Conversation with Thomas JaneActor 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 insi2021-06-011h 01
The Filmosophers Movie Talk ShowChris and Dean's Movie Picks - Run Lola Run and Midnight RunThis 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 20212021-05-3110 min
The Filmosophers Movie Talk ShowA Conversation with Buzzy CohenNine-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 as a music executive 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 Filmosophers 20212021-05-251h 03
The Filmosophers Movie Talk ShowMirror Mirror - Snow White and the Seven DwarfsDean 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 20212021-05-2021 min
The Filmosophers Movie Talk ShowChris and Dean's Movie Picks - The Apostle and Elmer GantryThis 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 20212021-05-1507 min
The Filmosophers Movie Talk ShowA Conversation with Adam SchomerAdam 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 20212021-05-1155 min
The Filmosophers Movie Talk ShowChris and Dean's Movie Picks – The Painter and the Thief and Midnight CowboyThis 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 20212021-05-0807 min
The Filmosophers Movie Talk ShowA Conversation with Michael ImperioliMichael 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] http://www.thefilmosophers.com © The Filmosophers 20212021-05-0553 min
The Filmosophers Movie Talk ShowChris and Dean's Movie Picks – Border and The FatherThis 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 20212021-04-2906 min
The Filmosophers Movie Talk ShowA Conversation with Miriam CutlerThe 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’. Along the way we drop in on Gilda Radner, Hitchcock, Warner Brothers cartoons, and the Mystery Knights of the Oingo Boingo. [Theme music performed by Scarlet Newman-Thomas, courtesy of The Teenage Diplomat] http://www.thefilmosophers.com #MiriamCutler #TheFilmosophers #film #cinema #movies #RBG #filmmusic © The Filmosophers 20212021-04-2657 min
The Filmosophers Movie Talk ShowChris and Dean's Movie Picks - Palm Springs & Sound of Metal 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 2021-04-2206 min
The Filmosophers Movie Talk ShowElvis, Enlightenment, & Jailhouse RockDean 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 20212021-04-1828 min
The Filmosophers Movie Talk ShowA Conversation with Charles BuschNew 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 Filmosophers 20212021-04-111h 18
The Filmosophers Movie Talk ShowA Conversation with Bill DukeThe 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. Find out more about Bill Duke in his book, Bill Duke: My 40-Year Career on Screen and Behind the Camera. [Theme music performed by Scarlet Newman-Thomas, courtesy of The Teenage Diplomat] http://www.thefilmosophers.com #BillDuke #TheFilmosophers #film #cinema #movies #Ca...2021-04-0558 min
The Filmosophers Movie Talk ShowA Conversation With Joe ManganielloThe 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.com2021-03-2850 min
The Filmosophers Movie Talk ShowA Conversation with Alison EllwoodDocumentary 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.com2021-03-2147 min
The Filmosophers Movie Talk ShowAll You Can Eat: 'Jaws' and EnlightenmentDean 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.com2021-03-1425 min
The Filmosophers Movie Talk ShowA Conversation with Adam FerraraThe 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.com2021-03-071h 07
The Filmosophers Movie Talk ShowA Conversation with David LynchThe 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]2021-02-2848 min
The Filmosophers Movie Talk ShowThe Filmosophers Movie Talk ShowThe Filmosophers Movie Talk Show On this inaugural show Chris Busch and Dean Sluyter introduce themselves and the give the audience a glimpse of what’s to come with clips of future guests including David Lynch, Joe Mangianello, Alison Ellwood, Charles Busch and Michael Imperioli. [Theme music performed by Scarlet Newman-Thomas, courtesy of The Teenage Diplomat]2021-02-2114 min