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The Film BrosONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER (2025)We're rounding out the season with the latest Paul Thomas Anderson instant classic -- the movie everyone's talking about thanks to it's topical scenes, incisive satire, and star studded cast -- One Battle After Another!
Along the way we discuss the war on Christmas, Benicio Del Toro's insane magnetism, and how much immigrants make this entire country function.
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2025-10-071h 36The Film BrosFAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH (1982)Today, we are THRILLED to be joined by the brilliant Donick Cary! You may know and love his work on The Simpsons, which he served as a writer and co-executive producer of for four seasons! He also performed the same role for Parks & Rec, Bored to Death, and New Girl, and he directed the documentary Have a Good Trip, which came out in 2020.
Donick's joining us to discuss his favorite movie -- a CLASSIC back-to-school flick -- Fast Times at Ridgemont High! Along the way, we chat about Amy Heckerling's brilliant subversion of the sex-comedy genre, first...
2025-09-292h 37The Film BrosA Conversation with Mark Mancina!We are SO thrilled to be joined today by an absolutely brilliant composer for film and television! You might know him from his scores for Twister, Speed, Moana, Brother Bear, Tarzan -- or perhaps you've enjoyed his wonderful theme and scoring for Criminal Minds -- or maybe he's made you cry with his work on the masterful score for The Lion King (both the film AND the Broadway show!!) That's right, we're talking all things movies and music with the wonderful Mark Mancina!
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2025-09-231h 12The Film BrosCITIZEN KANE (1941)IT ONLY TOOK US THIRTEEN SEASONS!
That's right, bros, grab your snowglobes, your second wife, and your unfillable hole deep in your soul that no amount of money can fill, because we're going back to 1941 to discuss what is often called the greatest film of all time -- Citizen Kane!
Along the way, we chat about Orson Welles' infuriating wunderkind abilities, the gay love story never told, and whether or not this ever-lauded icon lives up to the hype!
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2025-09-161h 47The Film BrosFilm Festival Round-Up: Venice, Telluride, and More! (Patreon Preview)On today's episode, the bros discuss the latest goings on at some of the most prominent (and Oscar-predicting) film festivals in the world!
Topics of the day:
Ayo Edebiri's run-in with a racist reporter
Hamnet's rave reviews
Deals made, and which films are still seeking distribution
Hot new Hollywood couples
Those million-minute standing ovations... what's happening with that??
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2025-09-1115 minThe Film BrosRAISING ARIZONA (1987)It only took us until season thirteen, but bros, strap in, because we're FINALLY doing a Coen Brothers movie!!
That's right, today we're diving into the madcap, eccentric, delightful romp that kicked off Nicolas Cage's movie-stardom and made us all realize that quite literally everyone can be softened by an exceptionally cute baby -- Raising Arizona!
Along the way, we discuss the brothers' distinctive directorial style, the safety concerns of two cinephiles who also happen to be babysitters, and the absolutely unbeatable star quality of this dynamite cast.
2025-09-081h 24The Film BrosWORST Movie Pick Up Lines (Patreon Preview)Hear the full episode over on our PATREON!
Bros... how YOU doin'?
On today's ep, we're talking the WORST cinema pick-up lines in all of celluloid history! From ferris-wheel-related guiltings to copious use of the word "heinie", there are MANY to choose from! Along the way, we discuss our toxic flirting preferences, John Cusack's ability to out-charm a bad script, and the absolutely impossible task of making body parts sound sexy.
What's your fave/least fave pick-up line? Let us know in the comments!
2025-09-0415 minThe Film BrosDEAD POETS SOCIETY (1989)O BROS, MY BROS! Happy first of September! We're kicking off the school year with a back-to-school CLASSIC, all about seizing the day, playing bongos in caves, and adoring Robin Williams with every fibre of one's soul: Dead Poets Society!
Along the way we discuss the behind the scenes drama between Williams and a potential director, the existential dread that 80's synth can cause, and, of course, the abject deliciousness of words!
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2025-09-011h 49The Film BrosWEAPONS (2025)At 2:17am, every kid in town logged into their Patreon and streamed the latest episode of The Film Bros... and they totally came back because it's wholesome blend of giggles and information was just too darn compelling to resist.
That's right, Bros! We're talking Weapons today, Zach Cregger's latest absolutely bonkers horror installment -- and there's a LOT to say! Along the way, we discuss the perils of sleep paralysis, Josh Brolin's surprising human-throwing sex appeal, and, of course, WITCHES.
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2025-08-251h 48The Film BrosThe Plot Guessing Game... Round TWO!! (Patreon Preview)Head to our PATREON for the full episode!
We're back with another round of the Guess the Plot game, where we share movie titles and make each other try and pitch what we think the plot of that movie might be! Spoiler alert... we're wrong a lot 🤫
Along the way we also discuss Netflix's upcoming astrology-based hub, the ephemeral nature of summer, and what movies are coming up for the rest of this season here at The Film Bros!!
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2025-08-2114 minThe Film BrosFREAKIER FRIDAY (2025)Grab your cherry-red Fender Telesonic and your nostalgia-wrapped existential crisis, because we're SWITCHING BODIES TODAY -- JK, we're not, but we ARE discussing both Freaky Friday (2003) and it's brand new "lega-sequel", Freakier Friday!
Along the way, we discuss what makes a nostalgia-grab successful, the hilarious grossness of getting older, no matter the phase of life, and the absolute SUPREMACY of Jamie Lee Curtis!
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2025-08-181h 18The Film BrosMovie News 🍿 | 8.14.25 (Patreon Preview)Hear the full episode over on our PATREON!
Bros, there's a LOT going on right now! On today's ep, we dive into the latest goings on in Hollywood, including new celebrity couples, new movie studio breakups, and the surprise horror hit dominating the box office. We also chat about Eminem's controversial new popcorn bucket, Ice Cube's almost iconically derided new War of the Worlds film, and the upcoming indie film boom coming out of India!
2025-08-1517 minThe Film BrosFANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS (2025)WELCOME BACK, BROS! We're kicking off season THIRTEEN with a chit chat all about Fantastic Four: First Steps. On the way, we discuss what makes a Steph-favorable comic book film, the alternate castings that could've sent this movie in a totally different direction, and the importance of optimism, now more than ever!
APOLOGIES for the sound in the beginning, Alex was on her travel mic -- but it levels out quickly!
Did you see Fantastic Four? What did you think??
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2025-08-121h 31The Film BrosSUPERMAN (2025)Grab your poorly trained but irresistibly cute flying dog and your hope for the future, because we're diving into James Gunn's Superman!
Along the way, we discuss the classic comic book aesthetic, the plight of modern young masculinity, and the behind-the-scenes machinations of DC, Warner Bros., and Discovery, Inc.!
2025-07-191h 23The Film BrosJURASSIC WORLD: REBIRTH (2025)Another summer smash hit getting absolutely demolished online? DON'T MIND IF WE DO!!
On today's ep, we explore all the ways we think the critics have misunderstood the latest in the Jurassic franchise, as well as the film's fascinating Spielberg sneak attack creation.
Along the way, we discuss nerdy dinosaur facts, Spielbergian trademarks, the importance of child-like wonder, and, of course, Alex's BITTER JEALOUSY!
2025-07-152h 02The Film BrosF1 (2025)VROOM VROOM, BROS! Grab your helmets and put the pedal to the metal because we're discussing Steph's most eagerly anticipated film of 2025, all about her very favorite sport -- F1!
Along the way, we discuss Brad Pitt's complicated allegation history, the intricacies of racing culture, the crazy camera innovations made by the filmmakers, and sports movie gender politics!
2025-07-071h 32The Film BrosRevisiting JAWS (1975) with Mark ShanahanGrab your bigger boat and your three male friends who struggle to get along, because we're diving BACK into Steven Spielberg's Jaws (1975) -- just in time to celebrate the movie's 50th anniversary!
Today, Steph is away, but never fear -- Alex is joined by fellow Film Bro and wildly talented writer, director, actor, and artistic director of the Westport Country Playhouse, Mark Shanahan!
Together they discuss the wildly detailed symbolism in Spielberg's nautical classic, as well as some behind-the-scenes tidbits, Williams' score influences, the movie's blockbuster legacy, and more!
2025-07-011h 29The Film BrosNETWORK (1976)TW: Discussion of suicide
WE ARE MAD AS HELL, AND WE'RE GONNA TALK ABOUT IT ON A PODCAST!
Hey bros! Today, we're talking about the disturbingly prescient and hilariously dark classic, Network! Along the way, we discuss the evolution of the 24-hour news cycle, the crazy ways aging has changed in the last 50 years, and Sidney Lumet's long history of never dropping anything less than a pure banger!
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2025-06-231h 52The Film BrosThe Describing Movies Badly GAME 🍿 (Patreon Preview)Hear (or watch!) the full episode over on our PATREON!
"Two ADHD-riddled women scar the public with embarrassing crush confessions, villainous cinematic hot takes, and reality TV brain rot as they unsuccessfully attempt to play a game without any tangents!"
... is ONE way to describe this episode! Bros, today we're playing a little game, and we invite you to play along at home! On the way, we discuss Love Island, Materialists-Gate, and Alex's deeply controversial Pixar crush.
2025-06-1915 minThe Film BrosMATERIALISTS (2025)BROS STRAP IN BECAUSE THIS IS A SPICY ONE!
On today's ep, we discuss Celine Song's sophomore exploration of love and reality, the beautiful and complex movie causing meltdowns all over TikTok -- The Materialists! Along the way we discuss the backlash and the shocking ways so many people seem to have misunderstood this film, as well as love, capitalism, and script structure.
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2025-06-171h 35The Film BrosTOMBSTONE (1993)SADDLE UP, BROS, because its time for Steph to watch her first classic western and discover she's in love with Val Kilmer! We're going all the way back to the Old West to discuss George P. Cosmatos' ICONIC classic, Tombstone!
Along the way we discuss the crazy behind the scenes director shuffle, the classic problem of three blond wives who look the same and operate as a hive mind, and the raw magnetism of that sick, sick man, Doc Holliday.
2025-06-091h 29The Film BrosVERTIGO (1958)The Bros are BACK in Hitch-land, and we're talking about one of his very darkest films -- Vertigo!
Along the way, we discuss inopportune sexytime music, men's propensity for idolization, and the thin line between erotic and spooky as hell.
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2025-06-031h 40The Film BrosIconic Movie Sounds (Patreon Preview)Hear the full episode over on our PATREON!
We all know the Wilhelm Scream, but did you know that there's a whole LIBRARY of sounds used in all your favorite movies? On today's episode, we discuss prolific stock sounds, iconic movie noises that instantly elicit a feeling, and we top it off with a QUIZ -- How Did This Sound Get Made?
2025-05-2915 minThe Film Bros27 DRESSES (2008)Grab your filofax, your codependency issues, and your recording of Bennie and the Jets, because we're diving into 27 Dresses!
Along the way, we discuss the fallacy of transactional relationships, the misogyny behind the "chick flick" concept, and whether or not anyone actually has 27 friends, let alone people wanting you in their bridal party.
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2025-05-261h 26The Film BrosRAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK (1981)BROS, welcome back for SEASON 12! We're kicking things off with a true cinema classic, the blueprint for the modern adventure film and the source of nerd-with-a-whip-and-a-hat crushes the world over -- Raiders of the Lost Ark!
Along the way, we discuss questionable age gaps, what exactly does belong in a museum, and the enduring fabulousness of character actor Alfred Molina!
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2025-05-191h 40The Film BrosFavorite Movie Duos 👯As a movie duo ourselves, we are uniquely qualified to list some of the very best! On today's special bonus ep, we discuss all our favorite onscreen pairs. Along the way, we discuss the defunding of PBS and NPR, our ongoing obsession with The Pitt, and our potential (mostly joking) spinoff podcast, Ugly Women Ruin Everything!
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2025-05-051h 09The Film BrosSINNERS (2025)Grab your pickled garlic and your 1932 Dobro Cyclops Resonator because we're diving into Ryan Coogler's THRILLING new film, Sinners!
Along the way we discuss the visceral ethereality of music, the perfect three-act structure, and the fascinating choice of an ancient Irish villain.
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2025-04-281h 25The Film BrosBest Movie Kisses 💋 (Patreon Preview)Hear the full episode over on our PATREON 😚
Did someone say SLUTTY TRUMPETS??
On today's ep, we talk all things smoochin' -- our own first kisses, what makes a good kiss (real life) and what makes a good kiss (MOVIE), and, of course, our favorite onscreen lip locks. From sweepingly epic embraces to hothothot snowy canoodles, a good movie kiss can make or break a movie. What are YOUR faves?
2025-04-2415 minThe Film BrosFERRIS BUELLER'S DAY OFF (1986)Grab your depressed best friend and hop in the stolen Ferrari, because we're SKIPPING SCHOOL on today's episode, all about John Hughes' classic, decade-defining teen romp, Ferris Bueller's Day Off!
Along the way we discuss our own teenage truancy stories, Matthew Broderick's unbeatable charm, and Alex's CRAZY weekend getting stranded in the desert!
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2025-04-211h 56The Film BrosONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST (1975)Brush up your Jack Nicholson impression and get ready for group therapy, because we're diving into Milos Forman's seminal classic, ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST!
Along the way, we discuss our own experiences with mental illness, the wildly sexist worldview of Ken Kesey, and the stellar performances of America's best 1970s character actors!
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2025-04-141h 44The Film BrosWhat We've Been Watching (Patreon Preview)Hear (or watch!) the full episode over on our PATREON!
Between prestige TV, classic comfort shows, and brand new movies in theatres, the bros have been BUSY! What have you been watching lately??
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2025-04-1015 minThe Film BrosNATIONAL TREASURE (2004)We're gonna recap it... we're gonna recap the Declaration of Independence.
Grab your giddily implausible plans and your earnest, ass-kicking line deliveries, because we're not diving into the Hudson -- no, that's gross, Nic Cage! -- but we ARE diving into Jon Turtletaub's cinematic fun-fest, NATIONAL TREASURE!
Along the way we discuss the merits and pitfalls of implausibility, the secret gay love story that darest not speak its name, and the one-man FBI operation that is Harvey Keitel.
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2025-04-071h 53The Film BrosMovie News | Amazon/MGM's Staff Shuffle, Scott Rudin's Return, Hamdan Ballal's Detainment, etc. (Patreon Preview)To hear (or watch) the full episode, head on over to our PATREON!
On today's episode, the bros discuss the latest in Movie News -- With Spring comes the post-Awards Season wheelings and dealings, and an unsettling slump that has Los Angeles wondering what the future is for production and theatrical releases! There's also the return of multiple "cancelled" creatives, a new show on Apple that's so inside-baseball that everyone in Hollywood loves it -- even the people who hate it -- and a strange situation over at Amazon...
2025-04-0315 minThe Film Bros12 ANGRY MEN (1957)Angry men?? What else is new!
That's an example of the pithy, topical comedy you can expect from the Bros, but don't worry -- there's PLENTY to joke, rage, mourn, and ponder about when discussing Sidney Lumet's feature film directorial debut, 12 ANGRY MEN! Along the way, we discuss the importance of rehearsal, the UTTER PERFECTION of the script, and, of course, the depressingly ever-present need for a story like this.
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2025-03-311h 44The Film BrosTurning Movies Into Rides (Patreon Preview)Hear the full episode over on our PATREON!
Listen up, Imagineers, because the Bros are here to pitch some SERIOUSLY PERFECT theme park experiences! From underserved kids movies to graphically violent cinema classics to weather-related fright-fests, these should be making their way to a park near you, as soon as some studio gives us a pile of money and some engineers!
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2025-03-2714 minThe Film BrosMICKEY 17 (2025)MULTIPLES! Oh wait, no, it's just Alex and Steph!
WE'RE SO BACK, BABY, and we're kicking off SEASON ELEVEN with Bong Joon-Ho's new sci-fi extravaganza, Mickey 17!
Along the way, we discuss the ethics of cloning, the exhaustion problem with Trump parallels, and the joys of a signature scent!
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2025-03-241h 33The Film BrosOscars Debrief with Chauncy Thomas (Patreon Preview)Hear (or watch!) the rest of the episode over on our PATREON!
Well, bros, it was a night of butter-yellow leather suits, loooooong speeches, excellent jokes by an adroit host, and a success story for the Little Movie that Could! We're once again joined by brilliant friend of the Pod, Chauncy, to discuss the highs, lows, surprises, and hilarities of the 2025 Oscars!
2025-03-0615 minThe Film Bros13 GOING ON 30 (2004)Grab your razzles and get ready to dance to Thriller like you're being held at gunpoint, because it's time to discuss Gary Winick's classic comedy, 13 GOING ON 30!
Along the way we discuss the almost un-walkable line of the Born Sexy Yesterday trope, early 2000's fashion, middle school social trauma, and the winning charm of Jennifer Garner.
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2025-03-031h 24The Film BrosHow to Predict the Oscars ✨ with Chauncy Thomas (Patreon Preview)Hear the full episode over on our PATREON!
ITS THAT TIME AGAINNNNN! Get your pen and paper and prepare to win your Oscar pool, because we're back with the wonderful Chauncy Taylor for our THIRD ANNUAL... how to predict the oscars.
2025-02-2715 minThe Film BrosALL ABOUT EVE (1950)Get your award speech ready, because it's time to maniacally infiltrate a famous actor's life and steal her job! That's right, we're diving into ALL ABOUT EVE -- and it's double the fun, because it's Steph's first Bette Davis movie!
Along the way, we discuss woman's intuition, the merit of black and white movies, and the always-thrilling piping-hot tea of 1950s Hollywood!
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2025-02-241h 34The Film BrosAMADEUS (1984)Grab your spooky black mask and hand your chastity over to God, because it's time to dive into the Vienna music scene to discuss all things AMADEUS! Along the way, the Bros chat about the benefits of scenery chewing, the inherent metal-ness of classical music, and, of course, an old pod favorite... the MVT.
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2025-02-172h 10The Film BrosThe Movie Score Guessing Game, part THREE feat. Andrew Scott Bell (Patreon Preview)Hear (or watch!) the full episode over on our PATREON!
It's that time again, Bros -- and this time we're joined by a REAL LIVE MOVIE SCORE COMPOSER! That's right, we're delighted to welcome Andrew Scott Bell to the game 🕺 You might have heard his work in Ava DuVernay's TV show Home Sweet Home, the cult horror hit Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey (and the sequel), and more!
Along with guessing movie scores, we discuss the many paths to composerdom, scores that inspired us as kids, how the heck that skill is even possible, and...
2025-02-1516 minThe Film BrosBABYGIRL (2024)Rounding out our last of the current films for this season, we're crawling on all fours (running to the movie theatre) to lap up some milk from a saucer (use our moviepasses) and dance to a slutty trumpets George Michael song (watch Babygirl)!
Along the way we discuss the complex connections between kink, trauma, and film, the strange and ambiguous hotel doggie ending, and the male vs. female gaze, in erotic thrillers and in life.
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2025-02-101h 46The Film BrosPitching Different-Genre Remakes (Patreon Preview)Hear the full episode over on our PATREON!
Have you ever watched a movie and thought, with a couple minor tweaks, this could be a WHOLE other thing? Us too, which is why today we're pitching you our thoughts for movies being remade as different genres!
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2025-02-0715 minThe Film BrosTHE SUBSTANCE (2024)Grab your lycra leotard, your mysterious acid-green injectable, and your unsettlingly large bowl of shrimp, because we're talking THE SUBSTANCE! Along the way we discuss alternate castings, the bizarreness of "trendy" body types, the enduring mystery of Poot Levato, and more!
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2025-02-031h 38The Film BrosBest Movie Deaths (Patreon Preview)Head to our PATREON to hear & watch the full episode!
From heart-wrenching losses of favorite characters, to murders that fully traumatized us as children, to DEEPLY satisfying ass-kicking villain deaths, preceded by iconic one-liners -- everyone loves a great death scene!
On today's episode, the Bros discuss (and watch!) all their favorite cinematic perishes, as well as the 2025 Oscar nominations!
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2025-01-3015 minThe Film BrosA COMPLETE UNKNOWN (2024) featuring Dan LoefflerGrab your guitar, harmonica, and completely unattainable mystical ability to be a vessel for iconic poetry, because we're going to the Newport Folk Festival to discuss James Mangold's A COMPLETE UNKNOWN! Along the way, we discuss Timothée Shablagoo's INCREDIBLY impressive magic trick of a performance, the infuriating draw of the Special Boy narrative, Dan Fogler's doppelganger, and the intoxicating fascination of music industry hook ups.
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2025-01-271h 55The Film BrosMovie News | LA Fires, the TikTok "Ban", AI Drama, and More... (Patreon Preview)Hear the full episode over on our PATREON
WHEWWWW Bros, it's day 23 and already this year is FULL of things to talk about. Scream about? Screaming and talking, that's pretty much the vibe.
On today's episode, Alex shares her experience with the LA fires, the Bros discuss the CHILLING political theater of the TikTok "ban", Trump's new appointees for "Ambassadors to Hollywood", whatever that means, the drama behind The Brutalist's post-production AI use, the latest in the Baldoni/Lively Battle, the sad loss of David Lynch, and more.
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2025-01-2315 minThe Film BrosNOSFERATU (2024)BROS we are back and BOY has 2025 already been... what, like a decade?
Discussion of current events to come this Thursday on the Patreon, but for today's SEASON TEN PREMIERE, we're going to an oooooky spoooooky city in Germany for a gothic, body-horror romp with Robert Eggers' masterful chomp-fest, NOSFERATU!
Along the way we talk the ups and downs of stylized direction, the ✨yassification✨ of vampires in pop culture, and Nicholas Hoult's RATHER impressive year!
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2025-01-201h 23The Film BrosAwards Season Prep, Blake Lively's Lawsuit, and 2024 Box Office Wrap Up (Patreon Preview)Hear the whole episode over on our PATREON!
It's our final episode of season nine, and we've got a LOT to cover! On today's ep, we kick things off with a deep dive into Blake Lively's lawsuit against Justin Baldoni. We also discuss the surprises and slam dunks of the 2024 box office, and go over everything you need to know before Awards Season (the very BEST season) kicks off!
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2025-01-0215 minThe Film BrosTHE PRINCESS BRIDE (1987)Grab your sword and brush up on your immunity to iocane, because we're headed to Florin to enjoy Rob Reiner's DELIGHTFUL classic, THE PRINCESS BRIDE! Along the way, we discuss the sluttiness of a good sword fight, the terrible decisions only actors with undeveloped frontal lobes make, and, of course, the absolutely STACKED cast.
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2024-12-301h 55The Film BrosIT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE (1946)
HEE HAW! Grab your lasso and get ready to pull down the moon, because we're going to Bedford Falls for Christmas to celebrate Frank Capra's inspiring classic, IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE! Along the way we discuss the utterly insane cognitive dissonance that happens around Christmastime, the exciting behind-the-scenes innovations that won the effects team an oscar, and the crazy story of how this film ruined showbiz friendships in order to get made!
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2024-12-231h 50The Film BrosHOME ALONE (1990)Grab your paint cans, your six inch long rusty nails, and your spirit of Christmas, because we're defending the homestead sociopathic-eight-year-old-style on today's episode, all about Chris Columbus' holiday classic, HOME ALONE!
Along the way we discuss the creative (and delicious) ways certain effects were achieved, the pitfalls of being a lovely man who has the same name as a genocidal monster, and the questionable morality of every single choice made by every single person in this gem of a film.
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2024-12-161h 29The Film BrosFavorite Movie Villains with Lukas Arnold (Patreon Preview)Listen to (or watch) the full episode over on our PATREON!
What's your favorite movie villain? And what MAKES a character a villain, rather than an antagonist, a monster, an obstacle, etc.?
On today's episode, Alex welcomes guest-host-with-the-most, Lukas Arnold! Lukas is an actor, comedian, content creator, and movie lover. You can catch him on Wild n' Out, over on his podcast, Two Nosy Meerkats, or on TikTok and Instagram @LukasTArnold!
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2024-12-1214 minThe Film BrosGLADIATOR II (2024)Grab your leather skirts and get ready to fight an array of historically inaccurate but AWESOME beasts n' monsters, because its time to get in the ring to discuss Ridley Scott's sweaty, sandy followup, GLADIATOR II!
Along the way we discuss what makes a well-justified sequel, the SHOCKING script that almost was, and, of course, the slutty slutty width of Pedro Pascal's shoulders.
2024-12-091h 35The Film BrosWICKED (2024)What is This Feeling? I think its... the need to chit chat! Quick, we only have One Short Day to head to Dear Old Shiz and discuss the immensely Popular (and overwhelmingly amazing) WICKEEEEED!
On the way we discuss our complicated relationships with musical theater, the almost absurd magnetism of Jonathan Bailey, and all that's to come in Act II next year.
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2024-12-021h 43The Film BrosRUDY (1993)Grab your mouthguard and pads, because its time for the Film Bros to cover our VERY FIRST SPORTS MOVIE... RUDY! And just in time for Thanksgiving!
Along the way, we discuss the gender politics of relentless pursuit, the importance (or lack thereof) of movies being "accurate", and Sean Astin's unending, unshakeable charm!
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2024-11-251h 34The Film BrosANORA (2024)Grab your acrylics and dollar bills and get ready to scramble through New York City looking for an insufferable child of a Russian Oligarch, because we're diving into Sean Baker's exciting, refreshing, and super entertaining instant classic, ANORA! Along the way we discuss the complex nuances of portraying sex work on screen and the true meaning of the ambiguous ending, as well as some exciting movies coming down the pipeline in 2025!
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2024-11-181h 33The Film BrosSteph & Alex's Comfort Movie Recs (Patreon Preview)Head to our PATREON to hear the full episode, as well as ad free eps, video eps, and more!
Well, considering the goings on in the world, we thought this might be the best topic for our first discussion ep of Season 9 -- our comfiest, coziest pics for movies we watch when everything feels bananas!
What are your favorite comfort movies?
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2024-11-1408 minThe Film BrosGLADIATOR (2000)It's SEASON NINE, bros! And we're kicking it off by diving into the sweatiest, the manliest, the most live tiger-y movie of Y2K -- that's right, it's time to take our chances in the ring with Ridley Scott's GLADIATOR! Obviously we're preparing for what can only be described as Alex & Steph's Personal Superbowl, GLADIATOR II (which we WILL be covering when it comes out!) -- but we also discuss the difficulty of having a psychopathic pain-in-the-ass for a family member, the absurdly effective longevity of practical affects, and, of course, what animal we think WE could beat in...
2024-11-111h 41The Film BrosSEASON NINE TEASER 🎉BROS! We are BACK next week with SEASON NINE of our lil podcast, and we simply could not be more excited, more grateful, more overwhelmed with joy that our passion project has made it all the way to NINE SEASONS -- and we have many more in store!
Here's a little taste of what's coming up in the next two months 🎉
ALSO, important Patreon information -- existing Patreon subscribers will NOT be affected by this, so do not stress! BUT, for anyone joining for the first time, please know that the App Store has made som...
2024-11-0501 minThe Film BrosMegalopolis (2024)Oh god. Here we go.
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2024-10-141h 12The Film BrosGhost Movies and Spooky Experiences with MY SKEPTICAL SISTER (Patreon Preview)Hear (and watch!) the full episode over on our PATREON!
Bros, Steph might be away for this episode, but DON'T PANIC -- she'll be back soon, and in the mean time, Alex is joined by Meghann and Erin, two sisters and cohosts of the excellent podcast, MY SKEPTICAL SISTER! Today, we discuss the best (and worst) ghost movie tropes, traumatic childhood horror movie exposure, AND we even dissect one of Alex's personal, lived ghostly experiences!
2024-10-1014 minThe Film BrosGHOSTBUSTERS (1984)Head to our PATREON for ad-free eps, video eps, and more!
Grab your proton packs and twinkies because we're going back to 1984 for Ivan Reitman's GHOSTBUSTERS!
Along the way, the Bros discuss the weird rizz of Bill Murray, the hilarious ways movies get made in Hollywood, and whether or not ghosts exist... and would they blow Dan Aykroyd??
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2024-10-071h 38The Film BrosFavorite Foreign Films (Patreon Preview)Hear the rest on our PATREON!
Considering that we sometimes can barely get through a recording making sense in English, you may be surprised to learn that The Bros do enjoy quite a few international movies! From France to Poland to China to Spain to India and more, there are so many excellent films from all over the world -- and we'd love to see more! What are your favorite foreign films?
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2024-10-0315 minThe Film BrosAVATAR (2009)Steph & Alex revere and rip on the 2009 space epic, Pocahontas in Space! Just kidding, it's Avatar. And Steph & Alex would formally like to apologize to James Cameron for any and all criticisms of this movie, and to please cast them in your next project.
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2024-09-301h 39The Film BrosThe Movie Score Guessing Game ROUND TWO! (Patreon Preview)Hear the full episode over on our PATREON!
2024-09-2716 minThe Film BrosTHE MATRIX (1999)Put on your black latex and take that red pill, because we're bending reality and running from Agents in The Wachowski's 1999 masterpiece THE MATRIX!
Along the way, we discuss the horrifying weirdness of belly buttons, Carrie-Anne Moss' life-saving hotness, and the media-illiteracy of dudebros the world over!
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2024-09-231h 56The Film BrosROMAN HOLIDAY (1953)Grab a cold coffee and a gelato and rev up that vespa, because the Bro's are going Euro, baby! That's right, we're covering William Wyler's romantic classic ROMAN HOLIDAY. We also discuss Gregory Peck's character's Joe Goldberg-esque tendencies, the correct way to not fall off a scooter, and the bittersweet perfection of a not-so-happy ending.
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2024-09-161h 12The Film BrosCHINATOWN (1974)TRIGGER WARNING: Discussions of rape, child sexual abuse, domestic violence, and gun violence
Forget it, Jake... it's a COMPLEX DISCUSSION ABOUT A VERY SERIOUS FILM BY TWO GOOBERS.
THIS WAS A FUN ONE GANG! On today's episode, we dive into Shmoman Shmolanski's cinematic critical hit, Chinatown. We also discuss the perplexing rizz of Jack Nicholson, the pros and cons of period-appropriate eyebrows, and how the director of this movie belongs in prison 🤗
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2024-09-091h 35The Film BrosBack to School Movies (PATREON PREVIEW)Head to our PATREON to hear (or watch!) the full episode!
It's that time of year, Bros! Gather your pencil cases and trapper keepers because we're going back to school, babyyy. What's your favorite academic film to put on in September?
2024-09-0614 minThe Film BrosMY COUSIN VINNY (1992)THE DEFENSE IS WRONGGGG
We dive into one of the greatest comedy films of all time (and apparently one of the most legally accurate??)
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2024-09-021h 13The Film BrosMovie News | 8.29.2024 (PATREON PREVIEW)Check out our PATREON to hear the full ep!
On today's exclusive episode, the Bros do a deep dive on the drama unfolding with the It Ends With Us press tour! Plus the latest movie news, including Travis Kelce's burgeoning movie career, the Matthew Perry investigation, and the SAG strike.
2024-08-2913 minThe Film BrosSHREK [2001]Blue flower, red thorns. Blue flower, red thorns. Blue flower, red thorns. Man, this would be so much easier if I wasn't COLOR-BLIND!
Is Shrek truly the perfect movie? Alex and Steph dive into a childhood fav in their season 8 premiere! (Spoiler: it is)
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2024-08-261h 50The Film BrosSeason 8 Movie LineupWe can't wait to get back to reviewing movies with you next week and, to get you as excited as we are, we wanted to share the list of movies we are going to be covering for SEASON 8!! Have you already seen most of these, or is it going to be a first time viewing experience? Do you have a favorite in the list? Let us know!
2024-08-2107 minThe Film BrosCharacter Actors with Chris Calogero (PATREON PREVIEW)Head on over to our PATREON to hear the full ep!
Today the bros are joined by comedian and actor, Chris Calogero, to discuss that fundamental pillar of the entertainment industry -- the character actor. How does one BECOME a character actor? Who goes up on the Mount Rushmore of character actors? Can there still be character actors in a world less and less defined by type? WHEN WAS LINCOLN PRESIDENT?? IS LARRY KING DEAD??? We gotchu with the answers.
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2024-08-1116 minThe Film BrosE.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL (1982)Grab your Reese's Pieces and get ready to CRY CRY CRY, because today we're flying our bikes all the way back to Steven Spielberg's heartwarming, near-perfect film, E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL!
Along the way we discuss frog-dissections, the paralyzing nature of childhood fears, and whether or not Alex looks like E.T. with a hat on.
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2024-08-051h 38The Film BrosHOT FUZZ (2007)Grab your cornettos and your hilariously full barn of World War 2 weaponry, becuase we're diving into Edgar Wright's HOT FUZZ. Along the way, we discuss the comedic benefits of punching up, British humor, and the best buddy cop tropes of all time.
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2024-07-291h 30The Film BrosBREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S (1961)Grab your tasseled ear plugs, your unnamed feline companion, and your crippling commitment issues, because we're going back to 1961 to explore Blake Edwards' New York classic, BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S! Watch out for rats, superrats, and unbridled, horrifying racism, because its got it all, baby!
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2024-07-221h 57The Film BrosHistory of the Video Store (PATREON PREVIEW)Subscribe to our PATREON to hear the rest!
Go find your Blockbuster rewards card, because we're going back in time to discuss the feuds, legal battles, and evolutions of our favorite retro institution, the video store!
But first, we dive into some major Movie News, including Alec Baldwin's case dismissal, the Emmy nominations, and the infuriating mystery of the response to the Gladiator II trailer!
2024-07-1816 min
The Film BrosTWISTER (1996)Grab your inexplicably sturdy leather belts, divorce papers, and any cows you might see, because its time to drive a truck full of balls all the way back to 1996 to discuss Jan de Bont's summer blockbuster, TWISTER!
On the way, the bros discuss the tenuous relationship between movie science and reality, peak Bill Paxton hunkiness, and, of course, the true hero of the movie -- Dr. Melissa Reeves.
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2024-07-151h 37The Film BrosREAR WINDOW (1954)Get your binoculars ready, because its time to solve a crime from your apartment with Jimmy Stewart, Grace Kelly, and the gang! Thats right, we're talking all things REAR WINDOW, including Alfred Hitchcock's brilliance, Detective Doyle's hideous ineptitude, the devastating humanity of Miss Lonelyhearts -- and, of course, the latest season of Perfect Match.
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2024-06-241h 51The Film BrosFURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA (2024)Gas up and put on your weirdest outfit, because we're headed back to the Wasteland to discuss all the awesome stuff that George Miller explores in his new auteur epic, FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA. We also discuss its parallels to Waterworld, the irresistible hotness of Praetorian Jack, and the crazy things we do to make movies we love!
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2024-06-171h 22The Film BrosThe History of the Beach Movie (PATREON PREVIEW)Listen to or watch the full episode over on our PATREON
Steph and Alex talk about the classic sub-genre...the beach movie!! If you haven't seen classics like 'Beach Party Bingo', 'Muscle Beach Party', and 'The Ghost in the Invisible Bikini', then join us in learning all about this wacky time in film history.
2024-06-1315 minThe Film BrosDIRTY DANCING (1987)Get ready to do the merengue, because we're going to the Catskills, Baby! And NOBODY puts Baby in a corner!
That's right, on today's ep, the bros discuss the seminal summer classic, DIRTY DANCING, as well as the cultural significance of Law and Order, the hotness of a delayed kiss, and the ever-classic, summer-staple brilliance of the white button down shirt.
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2024-06-101h 32The Film BrosTHE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK (1980)Bros... we are your father.
Just kidding. But we ARE talking about the second Star Wars movie (which is also the fifth episode of-- you know what, just go with it), THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK! And, as with last time, we are joined by Boyfriend of the Pod, Paul, to discuss Luke's training timeline, the tenuous consent line of Leia and Han's flirtationship, and Stephs irrational and out of pocket loathing of our beloved Yoda.
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2024-06-031h 34The Film BrosWhat Are We Watching? | 3/9/24 (Patreon Preview)Hear the full episode over on our PATREON
Do you guys want to hear us obsess about The Fall Guy for ten minutes straight? Because YOU'RE GONNA!
We're wrapping up this season with a look at all the film and TV we've been watching and loving lately, including The Boys, X-Men '97, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Abigail, and even F1 racing!
What are you watching?
2024-05-1014 minThe Film BrosCHALLENGERS (2024)Steph and Alex tennis grunt more than once in this saucy episode about the brand new Luca Guadagnino film, Challengers.
Can Tashi Duncan love? What does that ending shot MEAN? The film bros cover it all in the last movie review of season 6.
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2024-05-061h 11The Film BrosSpring Movie News Round Up! (Patreon Preview)
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It's been a whirlwind of a Spring, y'all! On today's ep, we discuss all the latest movie news, from box office to business -- and, of course, get wildly off-track about how hot the Ghoul is from Fallout.
2024-05-0208 min
The Film BrosTHE DEVIL WEARS PRADA (2006)
GIRD YOUR LOINS, bros, because its time to go be a clacker at Runway! Join us as we dive into David Frankel's 2006 fashion masterpiece, THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA -- in which we also discuss the smarminess of skinny scarves, the pornographic nature of Stanley Tucci's cooking videos, Meryl Streep's brilliance, and more!
2024-04-301h 41The Film BrosThe Cannes Film Festival (Patreon PREVIEW)Hear the full episode on our PATREON
BONJOUR, BROS! Today, we're diving in to all things ✨CANNES✨ -- a brief history of the illustrious international film festival, some iconic and/or SCANDALOUS moments, and all the movies we're most excited to screen at this year's 24-step-red-carpet-event! OUI OUI!
2024-04-2510 minThe Film BrosCIVIL WAR (2024)Steph & Alex talk the newest Alex Garland film, Civil War. Was the marketing for the film on point or a miss? Is Jesse Plemons the best/scariest bad guy of all time?
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2024-04-221h 18The Film BrosThe Movie Title Game (PATREON PREVIEW)Not to brag but we may have invented the most fun game of all time?? On today's ep, the Bros pitch each other obscure movie titles and guess what the plot is with minimal clues -- and lets just say accuracy is... nebulous.
But before that, we have a LOT of movie news to discuss, including casting website lawsuits, the Naked Gun reboot, Disney+ morphing slowly into cable tv, and more!
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2024-04-1816 minThe Film BrosALIEN (1979)Well this one won a LOT of Couldn't Be Mes and Don't Go Back In The Houses! Today the bros venture into deep space to investigate the mysteries of the universe, such as -- are Xenomorphs hot? Why doesn't anyone listen to Sigourney Weaver? And WHY DOES A TRUCKING SHIP HAVE A RAIN N' CHAINS ROOM?? Thats right, its time to talk Ridley Scott's ALIEN.
2024-04-161h 25The Film BrosSINGIN' IN THE RAIN (1952)Steph and Alex talk about one of the greatest movies of all time: Singin' in the Rain!
Yes, they do the Lina Lamont voice. More important, they debate whether or not Donald O'Connor is a hottie.
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2024-04-101h 35The Film BrosCASINO (1995)Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci team up again in this hilarious romp through Las Vegas! Just kidding. Kinda?
In this ep of the pod, Steph and Alex talk about the classic film bro movie, Casino. The lights, the outfits, the hammers, the head vise! They cover it all.
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2024-04-011h 11The Film BrosFixing Bad Movie Endings (Patreon Preview)
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Some movies are SO GREAT -- until the last ten minutes make you leave the theatre screaming into your post-movie martini. On today's ep, the Bros address four endings they personally disliked and craft an alternative that would've made the movie stick the landing a bit better!
What movies would you change the ending of?
2024-03-2814 min
Standby for PlacesTRAILER: In The Green Room feat. Alexandra Kopko, Patrick Pizzolorusso, and Anna StefanicOur fist ITGR of Season 3 brings in three of our interpreters from last week's "A Selection of Sonnets": Alexandra Kopko, Patrick Pizzolorusso, and Anna Stefanic. They talk all things Bard, from their favorite plays and characters, to some not-so-memorable productions, and even a debate on where Pete Davidson may fit into Shakespeare's plays.Subscribe to our Patreon to hear the full episode!
2022-01-1210 min
Standby for PlacesIn The Green Room with Alexandra KopkoTrigger Warning: This episode contains content about suicide, sexual assault, and PTSD. Alexandra Kopko (Miss Julie in Standby For Places' Miss Julie) talks to us about playing such a monumental role, feminism, a safe rehearsal environment, and the hard hitting topics in Miss Julie.
2021-03-2732 min
The OptionEpisode 020 - Alexandra KopkoAlexandra Kopko is an American Actor, performer and singer. Her experience in film and on the stage is vast, highlighting musical theatre productions of "The Full Monty," "Rumors," "The Great Gatsby."
Tune in, as we chat up acting, politics, mental health, Joe Rogan, Batman, Lauren Bacall, movies, freedom of speech, cancel culture, Suicide, sexual assault, and yes - more!
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