The Film Bros
A twice-weekly chat with two friends who love movies, and who know that one does not have to be a snob to be a cinephile! Join us on Mondays for discussions of common film topics, tropes, and news, and on Thursdays for a recap and review of a beloved cinema classic.
Episodes
We're ready for our close-ups, Mr. DeMille! Oh... oh wait, this is a podcast? Ok we'll just get reeeeally close to the mic.
That's right, we're revving up the engine of our leopard-lined Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A and diving into Billy Wilder's ICONIC, camp, community-devastating, genre-bending Hollywood extravaganza, Sunset Boulevard!
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TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT! Brush up on your final bets with these juicy anonymous ballots from voters all across the board!
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It's THAT TIME OF YEAR! That's right, bros, we're back with the LEGENDARY friend of the pod Chauncy Thomas to discuss all the prospects for this weekend's Academy Awards! There are some very sure things this year -- but there are also some INSANELY close races that have us chomping at the bit to get started on our Oscar pools! Who do you think is going to take the major prizes this year?
What is this? A podcast for ANTS??
That's right bros -- after an awards coverage season that could be described as, well, a bit of a downer, we're kicking off SEASON SIXTEEN with a nostalgic comedy classic, Zoolander!
Along the way, we discuss Owen Wilson's undeniable face card, what makes a comedy 'hold up' over the years (and what makes it age like milk), and the insane impact 9/11 had on the entertainment industry!
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Well, Bros, it's our final episode of Season 15, and while we'll be back in two weeks -- with Oscars predictions, games, and more!! -- we wanted to make sure we covered a few of the MANY great movies and TV shows that are out at the moment! On today's episode, we discuss some movies we've seen (Send Help, Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die, Crime 101, The Wrecking Crew), some we HAVEN'T seen (Wuthering Heights), and one particular movi...
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It's a GAME DAY, Bros! Today, we're pitching each other lines from some of our very favorite flicks. Guess the movie? One point! Guess the character? Another point? Finish the line? TWO points! Play along at home and let us know your score in the comments 🪩
It's always a good day to enjoy the Brenaissanse! On today's episode, we're discussing Hikari's new film about loneliness, transactions, and the dicey line between right and wrong -- Rental Family! Along the way, we discuss Steph's phobia of immersive theatre, Alex's uncanny resemblance to a certain heroic actor, and the ever-present nightmare of trying to balance an acting career with a survival job.
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Well, Bros, its that time of year -- STEPH DAY! (AKA Valentines Day) And we're celebrating by discussing the swooniest, theee most hothothot, the MOST romantic gestures in film.
From grand declarations to small but sweet efforts to LITERAL life-or-death leaps, the movies bring the romance, and we're squeeing about them allllll! What's YOUR favorite romantic movie gesture?
Hang on to your hats, Bros, because this one's a wild ride! Today, we're diving into Park Chan-Wook's thrilling, disturbing, shocking and hilarious new film, No Other Choice! Along the way, we discuss the concept of 'inevitability', the parallels to other films, and the major themes of this particular awards season.
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Well, Bros, grab your tissues and your bubonic plague masks, because we're diving into Chloe Zhao's Golden-Globe-winning Shakespearian opus, Hamnet!
Along the way, we discuss meditations on grief, our fantasies of a Jessie Buckley buddy comedy, and the TRUE story of the Shakespeare family!
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In what can only be described as a flagrant, shameless attempt to appear on Scandinavian news programs again, we're diving into Joachim Trier's quiet but complex exploration of generational trauma and the interpersonal sturm und drang of familial artists, Sentimental Value!
Along the way, we discuss stage fright, sibling vs. only-child life, and an unsettling trend that's showing up in every single film we are covering this season....
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Some songs are so great, it doesn't even matter that they're performed by groups that aren't even real. Are you ready to rock? In PRETEND??
That's right, today we're discussing our top three FAVORITE movie bands. What movie musical group is YOUR favorite?
Grab your giant hole in the floor and your crimes against nature, because we're diving into Guillermo Del Toro's 2025 gothic sci-fi epic, Frankenstein!
Along the way, we discuss the awesomeness of practical sets, the flaws in Victorian tower design, and the way colors tell a story -- especially when it's RED!
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Assemble your crack team and take off your glasses while murmuring "My God!" because you're in forced proximity and there's only one bed, because we're talkin' TROPES!
What's your fave? Least fave?
Grab your ramyun, your terrifyingly adorable cat demon, and your generational trauma, my little soda pops, because we're closing the Honmoon by diving into Netflix's SMASH HIT PHENOMENON... KPop Demon Hunters.
Along the way, we unpack the enemies to lovers trope, sing the praises of gravity-defying hair, and analyze just what made this Sony flick the little animated KPop movie that could -- and DID!
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We've all had it happen... a character appears onscreen wearing the most amazing piece of art constructed and BOOM -- changed for life! Of course, now we are burdened with the lifelong yearning for a dress we can never have in real life... but it's ALMOST as fun to gaze longingly at them and gush about them on a podcast!
Grab your lotion, your clippers, and your emotional support conspiracy theory, because we're going down into the basement to discuss Yorgos Lanthimos's brand new weird-ass genius extravaganza, BUGONIA! Along the way we discuss the current technofascist oligarchy, the brilliance of a good debate scene, and, of course, whether or not aliens do in fact wear chunky knits.
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It's that time of year, Bros! Terrible year for... well... *gestures at everything* -- BUT, not a bad year for movies!! From thrilling scares to Super Heroic fanfare to quiet, lovely tales, 2025 gave us a CORNUCOPIA of movies to watch and discuss! What were your top five movies of 2025?
A children's Christmas film that almost began with a murder?? We're not sure how to feel about this one!
Jump into the 1994 classic, The Santa Clause, with Steph and Alex! We hope this strange, kind of sweet, somewhat alarming Christmas tale gets you into the holiday spirit. Sending lots of love to you and yours this season!
Grab your egg-based family recipes, your future in-law's favorite coffee mug, and your meanest family members, because we're diving into the contemporary -- and controversial -- Christmas classic, The Family Stone!
Apologies for the occasional audio issue on this episode, we actually got to record TOGETHER for once and had to do a little trouble shooting!
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