Lesson 419: The Monkey (2025) - Simian Chaotic Equations (Spoilers)

The Filmlosophers are thrilled to announce a major upgrade! After tireless dedication, Sarah, formerly their Jr. Filmlosopher, has officially joined the team as our newest Intern! To celebrate, they're plunging into the eerie world of Ozgood Perkins' "The Monkey." But that's not all...

In this delightfully bizarre episode, the hosts will:

• Welcome Sarah!: Celebrate Sarah's arrival as a full-fledged Intern, hearing her first official takes and insights.
• Crispin Glover's Auditory Oddity: Take a detour into the strange and weird world of Crispin Glover's 1989 album, including a brief dive into his unsettling "Clowny Clown Clown" song.
• Decode "The Monkey": Dive into the unsettling atmosphere and psychological chills of Ozgood Perkins' latest horror offering, analyzing its themes and unique style.
• The Stephen "King-Dom": Uncover the history of Stephen King's works, and how this film's adaptation falls into the overarching universe the author has interwoven throughout his stories. 
• Connecting the Unconnected?: Attempt to find thematic links (or hilarious contrasts) between Perkins' horror and Glover's avant-garde audio experience.

Join The Filmlosophers for an episode that's equal parts insightful film analysis and delightfully off-the-rails exploration of artistic eccentricity. Get ready for wild antics, new perspectives, and a slight dose of Crispin Glover strangeness!

So pull up a chair, grab your popcorn, and tune in to this week's episode of The Filmlosophers!