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Episode 67 of the Philosophy In Film Podcast looks at the titular Pixar classic, 'Wall-E'. Once again, we work our way through all your favorite and less favorite segments of the podcast, including Producers' Notes (7:58), the Beauclair Synopsis (17:48), Philosopher's Corner (29:31), the Round Table Discussion (39:23), and, of course, the #Mailbag (92:51).  As always, we engage in a  discussion of all the philosophical and non-philosophical aspects of the movie that caught our attention. Featured Beer: Easy Living - from Cabin Brewing Company (Calgary, Alberta)

Episode 66 of the Philosophy In Film Podcast looks at the satire-drama 'Triangle of Sadness'. As always, we work through all the familiar aspects of the show, including Producers' Notes (6:15), the Beauclair Synopsis (20:16), Philosopher's Corner (34:36), the Round Table Discussion (42:54), and, of course, the #Mailbag (1:35:44).  As always, we try to fit in a discussion of all the philosophical and non-philosophical aspects of the movie that caught our attention. Featured Beer: Uncharted Citra Ale - from Blind Enthusiasm (Edmonton, Alberta)

Episode 65 of the Philosophy In Film Podcast looks at the highly anticipated Avatar 2, and also hockey cards. As is our way, we work through all the familiar aspects of the show, including Producers' Notes (6:14), the Beauclair Synopsis (19:00), Philosopher's Corner (38:42), the Round Table Discussion (48:20), and, of course, the #Mailbag (1:46:33).  As always, we try to fit in a discussion of all the philosophical and non-philosophical aspects of the movie that caught our attention. Featured Beer: Death Wave Light Lager - from Sea Change Brewing Co. (Edmonton, Alberta)

Our annual Christmas special, episode 64 of the Philosophy In Film Podcast is a look at "A Charlie Brown Christmas".  We cover all the old familiar aspects of the show, including Producers' Notes (7:09), the Beauclair Synopsis (16:03), Philosopher's Corner (27:14), the Round Table Discussion (36:14), and a bulkier than normal edition of the yuletide #Mailbag (97:05).  As always, we try to fit in a discussion of all the philosophical and non-philosophical aspects of the movie that caught our attention. Featured Beer: Brown Christmas, Spiced Brown Belgium  Winter Ale - from Bent Stick Brewing (Edmonton, Alberta)

Episode 63 of the Philosophy In Film Podcast features esteemed guest Philosopher, Joe Saunders, as we look back at Paul Thomas Anderson's "Inherent Vice)".  While Craig embraces the spirit of the movie and slowly retreats into his own mind, we cover all the familiar segments, including Producers' Notes (7:59), the Beauclair Synopsis (16:42), Philosopher's Corner (25:59), and a Round Table Discussion (31:39), where as always, we discuss the philosophical and non-philosophical aspects of the movie that caught our attention. Featured Beer: Hazy Morning New England Pale Ale from Familia Brewing (Pigeon Lake, Alberta)

Episode 61 of the Philosophy In Film Podcast features the blockbuster 2022 sequel "Top Gun: Maverick".  With the Producer doing his best impersonation of an old man yelling at the clouds throughout, this episode follows the familiar itinerary with Producers' Notes, the Beauclair Synopsis, Philosopher's Corner, and a Round Table Discussion, where as always, we discuss the philosophical and non-philosophical aspects of the movie that caught our attention. Featured Beer: Linton Stephenson Tailgunner Czeck Pilsner from Tailgunner Brewing Company (Calgary, Alberta)

2022 Halloween Special: Episode 60 of the Philosophy In Film Podcast features the 2021 sequel to the classic horror-thriller "Candyman" directed by Nia DaCosta.  After a relentless campaign by some of our most dedicated listeners, we finally take on the Candyman franchise...  This episode includes Producers' Notes (6:08), the Beauclair Synopsis (22:14), Philosopher's Corner (aka: The Corner) (40:22) and the Round Table Discussion, where as always, we discuss the philosophical and non-philosophical aspects of the movie that caught our attention. Featured Beer: Hub and Spoke Vienna Lager from Inner City Brewing (Calgary, Alberta)

Episode 59 of the Philosophy In Film Podcast features the 1993 American Western "Tombstone".  While we struggle to keep things on the tracks for this one, all of the regular segments somehow make it into the episode, including Producers' Notes (7:21), the Beauclair Synopsis (18:48), Philosopher's Corner (46:41) and the Round Table Discussion (53:25), where we, as always, discuss the philosophical and non-philosophical aspects of the movie that caught our attention. Featured Beer: Dos Almas Mexican Lager from Dog Island Brewing (Slave Lake, Alberta)

Somewhere deep within the multiverse, this episode was released on time...  Episode 58 of the Philosophy In Film Podcast features the 2022 absurdist science fiction comedy drama "Everything Everywhere All At Once".  This episode includes all of the regular segments you've come to expect here, including Producers' Notes (8:20), the Beauclair Synopsis (24:41), Philosopher's Corner (37:01) and the Round Table Discussion (45:18), where we, as always, discuss the philosophical and non-philosophical aspects of the movie that caught our attention. Featured Beer: Nowhere Fast by Town Square Brewing (Edmonton, Alberta)

A long awaited (for some people) episode that we postponed recording for over a year, this installment of the podcast features a discussion of the 1985 American adventure comedy "The Goonies". This episode includes Producers' Notes (5:00), the Beauclair Synopsis (15:19), Philosopher's Corner (29:02) and the Round Table Discussion (40:22), where we discuss the philosophical and non-philosophical aspects of the movie that caught our attention. Featured Beer: Lotney by Apex Predator (Yellowhead County, Alberta)

A Philosophy in Film episode that we almost lost, this is our unedited and raw discussion of "Don't Look Up". This episode, as always, includes Producers' Notes (6:53), the Beauclair Synopsis (24:09), Philosopher's Corner (37:14) and the Round Table Discussion (53:45), where we discuss the philosophical and non-philosophical aspects of the movie that caught our attention. Featured Beer: Space Cadet IPA by Pile O' Bones (Regina, Saskatchewan)

The Philosophy in Film podcast returns to discuss Frank Darabont's  beloved adaptation of "Shawshank Redemption". This lengthy episode is broken up into a somewhat long-winded Producers' Notes (8:27), followed by a brief synopsis (25:15), the Philosopher's Corner segment (40:32) and finally, a round table discussion of the film (51:23) where we discuss the philosophical and non-philosophical aspects of the movie that caught our attention. Featured Beer: Bohemian Czech Pilsner by Snake Lake Brewing Company (Sylvan Lake, Alberta)

The Philosophy in Film podcast welcomes Artist and Philosopher Megan Craig (megancraig.com) to discuss Jane Campion's adaptation of "The Power of the Dog". As always, the episode is broken up into Producers' Notes (9:14), a brief synopsis (13:37), Philosopher's Corner (21:32) and a round table discussion of the film (31:33), where we discuss the philosophical and non-philosophical aspects of the movie that caught our attention. Featured Beer: Prairie Fairy Blackberry Wheat Ale by Sea Change Brewing Co. (Edmonton, Alberta)

The Philosophy in Film podcast tackles the hugely successful blockbuster, "The Matrix". We roll through Producers' Notes (6:18), a brief synopsis (16:21) and Philosopher's Corner (26:26) so that Alain can re-address Philosopher's Corner during the round table discussion (34:17), where we discuss the philosophical and non-philosophical aspects of the movie that caught our attention. Spoiler: the shenanigans segment never happens. Featured Beer: Dark Gate Porter by Legend 7 Brewing (Calgary, Alberta)

The Philosophy in Film podcast is honored to welcome Adrian Martinez (@tasteofadrian) to the show, to discuss his directorial debut in "iGilbert", a movie he wrote, directed, produced and starred in. We roll through Producers' Notes (5:35), a brief synopsis (10:50) and Philosopher's Corner (17:56) to leave plenty of time for Adrian (24:23) and our round table discussion (48:40) of the philosophical and non-philosophical aspects of the movie that caught our attention. Hang around until the end to hear an explanation of the post-scene credits. Featured Beer: Tangerine Dream by Odd Company Brewing (Edmonton, Alberta)

The annual Philosophy in Film Christmas episode examines Irving Berlin's classic holiday musical, "White Christmas". We share a thematic beverage pairing and award a #soapsmas gift box in the annual Christmas Soap draw during Producer's Notes.  A quick synopsis queues up a strangely off-topic segment of Philosopher's Corner before the discussion of the philosophical and non-philosophical aspects of the movie that caught our attention. Featured Beer: Invierno, by SYC Brewing (Edmonton, Alberta)

Its back to back episodes of Dune, as the Philosophy in Film podcast follows up Lynch's 1984 version, with a look at Denis Villeneuve's updated 2021 interpretation. We once again share our weekly beverage pairing and take time for a brief aside during Producer's Notes.  A brief synopsis queues up another segment of Philosopher's Corner before we delve into a discussion of the philosophical and non-philosophical aspects of the movie that managed to catch our attention. Featured Beer: Arrakis Dark Sour with Cinnamon & Blueberry, by Zero Issue (Calgary, Alberta)

Its the first episode of Season 3, and after a long hiatus, the Philosophy in Film podcast returns to discuss David Lynch's 1984 epic science fiction classic "Dune".  We share our weekly beverage pairing and plod through Producer's Notes (8:20), before a quick Synopsis leads us into Philosopher's Corner (35:11) and the round table discussion of the philosophical and non-philosophical aspects of the movie that caught our attention. Featured Beer: Inedit, by Damm (Barcelona, Spain)

For the final episode of season 2, we discuss the 1987 American romantic drama dance film, "Dirty Dancing", and specifically how the film treats masculinity and the female gaze.  As always, we share a weekly beverage pairing, and plod through some of the Producer's Notes (9:19), before a quick Synopsis leads us into Philosopher's Corner (37:49) and the round table discussion of the philosophical aspects of the movie. Featured Beer: Village Squeeze Lemon Berry Helles, by Village Brewing Company (Calgary, Alberta)

In this landmark episode, we examine Peter Weir's "The Truman Show", finally delving into the topic of utilitarianism, while welcoming our first ever "in-studio" guest.  We discuss the weekly beverage pairing and power through Producer's Notes (9:54), before a quick Synopsis leads us into Philosopher's Corner (30:50) and a round table discussion of the philosophical aspects of the movie.  Its worth noting that Alain's treatment of utilitarianism is suspect at best. Featured Beer: Jerkface 9000, by Parallel 49 Brewing Company (Vancouver, BC)