Lesson 164: Godzilla: King of the Monsters

Jun 5, 2019 | Chad Riley, Eddie Villanueva, Movies, Podcasts, Review, Spencer Williams, The Filmlosophers

The 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 bunch of monsters “as themselves.” Intrigued? Give us a listen!

Lesson 257: Raya and the Last Dragon (Review)

The Filmlosophers explore the world of Kumandra as they discuss the latest from Walt Disney Animation Studios, Raya and the Last Dragon. The Fantastical Few weigh the film for its ability to show proper Asian representation against the amount it costs to watch it....

Lesson 256: The Vigil – Meshuga Memories (Review)

The Filmlosophers find spookity vibes early in the year as they discuss IFC Film’s latest serving of independent goodness in Keith Thomas’s The Vigil. The Schmoozey Schlemiels discuss the unique perspective Thomas’s directorial debut shares. Does The Vigil give enough...

Lesson 255: Judas and the Black Messiah (Spoilers)

The Filmlosophers revisit our vicious history in the 2021 Warner Bros Pictures and HBO original film, Judas and the Black Messiah. The Vigilant Vigilantes explore the dark corners of our nation to uncover the truth surrounding Black Panther leader Fred Hampton. Do...