The Fresh Faced Filmbro
Three friends discussing their thoughts on current and classic films.
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Returning from their Malickian hiatus, the gang joins forces to discuss Christopher Nolan’s newest and arguably most audacious film to date, The Odyssey. Also mentioned are TENET (naturally), Sweetwater representatives, Obsession, and speculation regarding Nolan’s next project.
The gang is back! Coming off the heels of the Oscar’s, the crew talks highs and lows of the past year in film. Mason, Jacob, and Ethan each reveal their top 10 movies of 2025, and look ahead to some of 2026’s most anticipated releases. Mason and Jacob also breakdown the Paramount-Warner Bros acquisition and how the deal will affect the industry moving forward.
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Join Mason, Ethan, and Jacob as they revisit Terrence Malick’s The Tree of Life. They explore why some films demand multiple viewings, how to approach challenging cinema, and ultimately what makes Malick’s film one of the greatest works of the 21st century.
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"Freedom is a funny thing, isn't it? When you have it, you don't appreciate it, and when you miss it, it's gone."
Join the crew as they delve into the breathtaking new film from master filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson, One Battle After Another. The discussion examines the film’s themes, performances, and craftsmanship, offering insight into one of cinema’s most celebrated directors at the peak of his powers.
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The crew comes together to talk about Zach Cregger’s Weapons, his follow-up to Barbarian and one of the most talked-about horror films of the year.
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Join the crew as they continue the Malick Monday's series with a deep dive into one of his lesser-known works, The New World.
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In this episode, we dive deep into Terrence Malick's haunting and poetic war film The Thin Red Line (1998). More than just a story of soldiers in battle, Malick’s adaptation of James Jones’ novel explores the inner lives of men caught between the brutality of war and the beauty of the natural world. We unpack the film’s meditative narration, sweeping cinematography, and philosophical themes.
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Join the crew as they dive into the second film of Terrence Malick’s iconic career — and the next installment of our Malick Mondays series — the visually stunning and emotionally haunting Days of Heaven.
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Join the crew as they begin a brand-new podcast series, Malick Mondays. First up: Malick's 1973 directorial debut, Badlands.
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Join Ethan, Mason, and Jacob as they discuss Ryan Coogler’s new original film, Sinners. They explore the film’s rich tapestry of themes, including its portrayal of juke joints as cultural havens, the infusion of African American folklore, and the metaphorical use of vampirism to critique cultural exploitation.
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In this episode, the crew puts together sixty of the most iconic and beloved movies to go head-to-head in a thrilling bracket battle to determine which film reigns supreme! Join us as we debate, discuss, and maybe even disagree on which classics, personal favorites, and modern masterpieces deserve the crown.
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The crew is back together in person! Jacob and Ethan join Mason as the crew discusses Abbas Kiarostami's 1997 Palme d'Or-winning film Taste of Cherry.
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The crew gathers together to finally reveal their top ten films of 2024, then looks ahead to what promises to be an incredible year for cinema in 2025!
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The crew comes together to unpack The Brutalist, a dizzying, towering, confusing, immense, and bloated new film from Brady Corbet.
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In this episode, the crew discusses the sophomore directorial entry of renowned American photographer, RaMell Ross, in his masterful and daring creation, Nickel Boys. Adapted from the 2019 Colson Whitehead novel, the film follows Elwood Curtis, a Black high school student who is wrongfully placed in the Nickel Academy, a reform school for the youth.
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In this epic showdown, the three friends will battle it out to pick their ultimate collection of winter-themed films.
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Join Ethan and Mason as they dive deep into Andrei Tarkovsky’s Nostalgia, a film that lingers in the mind long after the credits roll. Known for its spiritual depth, dreamlike imagery, and meditative pacing, Nostalgia is a masterpiece that reflects on themes of memory, exile, and the inexorable passage of time.
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In this episode, Mason and Ethan dive deep into Possession (1981), Andrzej Żuławski’s harrowing masterpiece that remains one of the most polarizing, surreal, and haunting films ever made. A chilling exploration of love, madness, and the supernatural, Possession pushes the boundaries of psychological horror, blending intense performances with nightmarish imagery to create an experience that lingers long after the credits roll.
...The gang is back! In this episode, Jacob, Mason, and Ethan discuss director Sean Baker’s highly anticipated film, Anora. This film received the Palm d’Or award at the Cannes Festival and is a favorite in the “best picture” conversation for the upcoming Oscar cycle. Baker notably uses his films to tell and highlight stories about people in sex work, with Anora being a poignant and impressive installment in hi...
In this episode, Mason, Ethan, and Jacob discuss what some would consider to be the greatest directorial debut from an American director, David Lynch’s Eraserhead. This surrealist and enigmatic first feature from Lynch helped to establish himself as a premier auteur among his contemporaries.
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