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Philosophy In Film

Chris McTavish, Alain Beauclair and Craig Nickel

A fun and accessible podcast that explores philosophical ideas and themes in popular films. Come join the conversation at "Philosophy in Film"!

tv & film film reviews

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01:58:01

Philosophy In Film - 039 - I'm Thinking of Ending Things

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2021/02/05

This week on Philosophy In Film, we tackle Charlie Kauffman's 2020 Psychological Thriller, "I'm Thinking of Ending Things". Our Philosopher's Corner segment examines the concept of Aesthetics and how it relates to the film before the conversation expands to include interiority, genre, alienation and whether or not this movie works or not. Featured Beer: Total Destruction To Your Mind, The Dandy Brewing Company (Calgary, Alberta)

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01:37:01

Philosophy In Film - 038 - Moon

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2021/01/20

The Philosophy In Film Podcast returns for 2021 with an episode featuring Duncan Jones' 2009 science fiction film "Moon". Once again broadcasting from separate locations, the hosts fight through some pre-recording connection problems and the Producer's desire to hijack the show with random facts about the moon to bring you a discussion primarily focused on the philosophical aspects of personal identity. Featured Beer: Full Moon Pale Ale, Alley Kat Brewing (Edmonton, Alberta)

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01:42:43

Philosophy In Film - 037 - Christmas Vacation

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2020/12/24

Philosophy In Film heads into the holidays with one last Christmas episode featuring "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation". Miles apart and broadcasting over questionable internet connections, Chris discusses the manner in which this film examines idealism, Alain tells us why it should be classified as a horror movie and Craig mostly just talks about the moon. We also announce the winner of the Christmas Soap draw! Featured Beer: Brown Christmas Spiced Brown Belgian Winter Ale, Bent Stick Brewing

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01:47:41

Philosophy In FIlm - 036 - Die Hard

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2020/12/11

In our the first ever outdoor winter broadcast from Alain's backyard, Philosophy In Film kicks off the holiday season with that age old Christmas favorite, John McTiernan's 1988 Action Thriller, "Die Hard". Different perspectives on the theme of masculinity are bantered around until the closing arguments, where three intoxicated hosts attempt to address the well travelled debate on whether or not Die Hard is a Christmas movie. Featured Beer: Claustrophobic Black IPA, Omen Brewing (Edmonton,

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01:38:40

Philosophy In Film - 035 - Amelie

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2020/12/04

A long awaited episode for Philosophy In Film, as we finally tackle the 2001 Jean-Pierre Jeunet Romantic Comedy, "Amelie". Chris fights through some technical difficulties and explains the concept of moral happiness, Alain argues that this is darkest movie we've covered yet, and Craig talks about Swiss Chalet. In a somewhat surprising turn, Alain shocks us all at the end of the episode... again. Featured Beverage: Hopped Mead from the Fallentimber Meadery. (Water Valley, Alberta)

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01:43:01

Philosophy In Film - 034 - Bug

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2020/11/27

For their 34th episode, the guys at Philosophy In Film discuss the 2006 William Friedkin Horror/Thriller, "Bug". The conversation is centered on a philosophical examination of conspiracy theories, how people become committed to them, and their increasing prevalence in today's culture. The winner of the Lamb's Soapworks Gift Box is also selected during Producer's Notes. Featured Beer: Conspiracy IPA, Yukon Brewing (Whitehorse, Yukon)

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01:24:25

Philosophy In Film - 033 - Rocky

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2020/11/17

The Philosophy In Film podcast follows up the 2020 United States Presidential Election with John Avildsen's 1976's rags to riches story about the American Dream, "Rocky". Dr. "Rocky" Beauclair provides his philosophical analysis, Chris delivers the first installment of Philosophy's Corner and Craig forgets that he has to do stuff on the podcast. Featured Beer: Punch Bowl Northwest IPA, Russell Brewing Company (Surrey, British Columbia)

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01:52:01

Philosophy In Film - 032 - The Shining

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2020/10/30

The Philosophy In Film Halloween episode examines Stanley Kubrick's psychological horror, "The Shining". This one takes a bit to get going while the guys empty out the mailbag, but eventually, we do get down to business. Chris guides us through some of the philosophical themes and hidden meanings, Alain raises the issue of dominion, and Craig discusses diversity... as it pertains to edamame bean selections in the grocery store. Featured Beer: Red Rage Amber Ale, Tool Shed Brewing (Calgary,

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01:40:01

Philosophy In Film - 031 - Mother!

Philosophy In Film ·

2020/10/21

Episode 31 of Philosophy In Film finds our hosts debating the underlying meaning of Darren Aronofsky's 2017 genre-busting film, "Mother!". While multiple interpretations of the film's message are offered up, Alain makes a strong case for the "Excluded Feminine in the book of Genesis". Chris attempts to keep the show on the rails, while Craig addresses some controversy from the previous episode and complains about not being able to find edamame beans with shells. Featured Beer: Sinners and Saints,

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01:41:44

Philosophy In Film - 030 - Midsommar

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2020/10/14

In their 30th episode the Philosophy In Film podcast tackles Ari Aster's 2019 Folk Horror "Midsommar". Differing perspectives on the movie's effectiveness ultimately leads to some interesting discussion and debate on the topics of suffering, community, relationships, graduate studies, mushrooms, the field of anthropology, Ikea and what exactly constitutes being a "bro". Chris also tells a pirate joke. Featured Beer: Cosmic Dancer, The Dandy Brewing Company (Calgary, Alberta)

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01:25:46

Philosophy In Film - 029 - The Grey

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2020/09/18

The Philosophy In Film podcast returns with a long-anticipated discussion of Joe Carnahan's 2012 Survival Film "The Grey". While all three co-hosts are willing to acknowledge some issues with the film, it does set the stage for an engaging conversation about the inevitable struggle against mortality, Nietzsche, existentialism, Dermott Mulroney's ability to sneak into a movie without being noticed, and the fringe theory that the The Grey may actually take place within Ridley Scott's "Alien"

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01:55:34

Philosophy In Film - 028 - Avengers Endgame

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2020/09/01

Following the lead of Marvel Studios, the Philosophy In Film podcast also follows up Infinity with an episode examining the Russo Brothers 2019 blockbuster "Avengers Endgame". The discussion focusses primarily on the philosophy of time travel, except when it doesn't. This episode includes an installment of the Listener Mailbag as well as an impromptu ranking of some of the hosts' favorite Marvel movies to date. Featured Beer: Thor's Hammer Dry Hopped IPA form the Norsemen Brewing Co. (Camrose,

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01:26:37

Philosophy In Film - 027 - Infinity War

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2020/08/25

The Philosophy In Film podcast finally dips its toes into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with 2018's "Avengers: Infinity War". The discussion eventually finds its way to utilitarianism and deontology after the hosts address some listener feedback and share their recent experiences with Lambs Soapworks soaps. The conversation wraps up with theories as to how the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been so much more successful that its DC counterpart. Featured Beer: Nemesis IPA from the Zero Issue Brewing

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01:19:56

Philosophy In Film - 026 - Spirited Away

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2020/08/14

The Philosophy In Film podcast returns with Hayao Miyazaki's 2001 Anime blockbuster "Spirited Away". This installment of the show features a soap draft, a contract renewal for Intern Neil, the first appearance of the Listener Mailbag (sort of) and of course, a discussion of the philosophical themes examined within the movie, including the maturation and growth of the main character, consumerism, labour, and environmental pollution. Featured Beer: Pesky Pig Pale Ale from Troubled Monk Brewery in

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01:19:39

Philosophy In Film - 025 - Lost Highway

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2020/08/01

The Philosophy In Film crew starts its second season with David Lynch's "Lost Highway" from 1997. After 6 weeks of Alien movies, all three hosts breathe a little easier, despite the heat wave and lack of air conditioning. the Producers Notes segment exposes some trade secrets and proposed changes, before a discussion of Psychogenic fugue, disassociation disorder, the effect of trauma and the difference between creepy, spooky and sleazy. Intern Neil provides us with Pullman Pale Ale from Siding 14

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02:06:24

Philosophy In Film - 024 - Alien Covenant

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2020/07/14

The conclusion of a 6 episode Alien Saga Retrospective, Season 1 of Philosophy In Film draws to a close with "Alien Covenant". This episode sees a rare truce between Alain and Craig, while the two of them repeatedly ask Chris to defend his stance on the movie, and his rankings for each of the other installments. Intern Neil helps Nickel with a fallen tree in his yard, and chooses the beverage"Hay Maker Wheated Pilsner" from Bent Stick Brewing Company in our hometown of Edmonton Alberta.

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01:48:10

Philosophy In Film - 023 - Prometheus

Philosophy In Film ·

2020/07/07

Reeling in the aftermath of "The Alien Resurrection Screwjob" the @PhilInFilm crew collect themselves and continue the Alien Saga retrospective with a look at Ridley Scott's directorial return to the franchise, "Prometheus". Alain demands an apology, Chris skips ahead to the Covenant episode, repeatedly, and Nickel keeps trying to pitch soap. Intern Neil provides the beverage for this episode, and chooses "Rushing Waters Bohemian Pilsner" from Apex Brewing Company in Yellowhead County Alberta.

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02:15:26

Philosophy In Film - 022 - Alien 4 Resurrection

Philosophy In Film ·

2020/06/30

This is the episode where the Philosophy In Film finds the magic of a Mixer with inline sound effects,and Alain pulls the rug out on his co-hosts after arguing a conflicting opinion for over 2 hours. As the consensus seems to be that this is a low light for the Alien Saga, we feature Sea Change Brewery's "Low Life" Lager in this episode.

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02:01:48

Philosophy In Film - 021 - Get Out

Philosophy In Film ·

2020/06/24

The episode where three middle aged white guys try to talk thoughtfully about the issues surrounding race and racism while discussing Jordan Peele's horror-thriller "Get Out". Feature Beer: Blue Buck by Phillips Brewing (Victoria, BC)

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01:37:54

Philosophy In Film - 020 - Alien 3

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2020/06/09

The crew continues its Alien franchise retrospective by tackling David Fincher's 1992 "Alien 3." Birth, Life, and now Death. Maybe a Resurrection later. Feature beer: African Queen Dragon (Alley Kat Brewing Company, Edmonton, AB)

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