Happy New Year, Filmlosophers! We are kicking off 2026 with high energy and even higher hijinks! Hosts Eddie and Spencer, joined by Intern Manager (and Managing Intern) Amy, are launching a brand-new mini-series to start the year: "Reel Rewinds!" To celebrate, the crew is traveling back 30 years to check into the majestic Majestic Hotel for a nostalgic look at the 1996 kids' classic, Dunston Checks In.
The team dives deep into this chaotic gem starring Jason Alexander, Faye Dunaway, and a jewel-thieving orangutan. They discuss why this specific brand of animal-centric slapstick is a lost art, the surprising practical effects, and the hilarious (and slightly uncomfortable) reality that a movie about a primate terrorizing a luxury hotel would have a very tough time getting greenlit today.
Does the movie still hold the key to our hearts, or should it have stayed in the lost-and-found? Grab your room service and join The Filmlosophers for a wild start to the new year!
