Lesson 239: Horror Special Feature - Social Thrillers (Discussion)

Season 4, Episode 239,   Oct 28, 2020, 07:00 AM

The Filmlosophers are joined by Intern Amy (from the Capeless Crusaders) to honor the season by discussing the nature of the most talked-about horror subgenre: Social Thrillers. The Trifling Trio reflects on how far social commentary in films has come. Does the subgenre continue to educate, creating a new generation of cinephiles? Or has the notion of “Woke Cinema” become a shell of its former self? Grab your notepads and your popcorn, and tune in to find out in this week’s episode of The Filmlosopher

The Filmlosophers are joined by Intern Amy (from the Capeless Crusaders) to honor the season by discussing the nature of the most talked-about horror subgenre: Social Thrillers. The Trifling Trio reflects on how far social commentary in films has come. Does the subgenre continue to educate moviegoers, creating a new generation of cinephiles? Or has the notion of “Woke Cinema” become a shell of its former self, losing its punch in the gut? Grab your notepads and your popcorn, and tune in to find out in this week’s episode of The Filmlosophers!