Cinematic Brotastic Movie Podcast

There were so many movies in the last decade that we couldn't contain our retrospective of the 2010's films in one episode alone! This list is not comprehensive. We are only listing movies we saw, therefore not all movies in a given year will make this list. Which ones were your favorite? 2015: Madmax Fury Road, Inside Out, Star Wars The Force Awakens, The Martian, Mission Impossible Rogue Nation,...

Warner Bros. and DC Comics step outside the box and made a solo film outside their already established shared cinematic universe. And it focused on a villain instead of a hero. Joker shows the origin of Batman’s most famous adversary. Following 2 already impeccable film performances of the character, how does Joaquin Phoenix hold up? Listen to Cinematic Brotastic to find out. One thing was very cl...

Did the end of this franchise soar like the phoenix in its title, or did it burn to ashes to be born again under new management? Hot off the heals of Disney’s purchase of 20th Century Fox, Dark Phoenix found itself in an awkward place. Is the film’s poor reception the fault of the content, or an unfortunate side effect of the looming curiosity of what the X-Men will be like in the MCU? We explore...

There's no such thing as a vacation for superheroes. Case in point, Spider-Man: Far From Home! After going to space, being wiped from existence, and literally saving the world, ol' web head wanted to take a break. Unfortunately trouble followed him to Europe. How does the 23rd film in the MCU hold up? How many tickets did it earn from the Brothers Brotastic? Tune in to find out. Spider-Man: Far Fr...

The assassin underground world gets ever so bigger with the latest installment of the John Wick franchise. More secret societies, more secret governments, less people NOT in the underground. Parabellum translates to “prepare for war.” Our butts and backs were not ready for the war of our seats in B&B theaters’ MX4D. How did the high octane action play out as we literally were in high octane ac...

SHAZAM!! Say my name so my powers may flow through you! The DCEU introduces one of their lesser known heroes. A boy who says the magic word and "POOF" he's super! A bit of a silly premise, but the trailers looked fun. Did it work? Can Shazam! rise above the troubled past of the DC comics Extended Universe? Just say the word and listen as Philip and Andrew return with a look at DC's Shazam!  T...

One of the first cloud-based digital lockers for movies and TV shows is shutting down. How soon will this happen and what will become of your movies if you used the service? What lead to the shutdown and how easy is it to save your collection? The Brothers Brotastic dive right in to the digital content shutdown of UltraViolet. UltraViolet is shutting down at the end of July. They announced the shu...

A movie so big it needed two podcasts!! With a 3 hour run time and 10 years of build up, we couldn't contain it all in one episode. We talk chills, thrills, spills, and hills. We discuss the emotional rollercoaster that is Endgame; from the most exciting moments to the most surprising deaths. Listen now to the conclusion of Cinematic Brotastic's two part podcast on Avengers: Endgame! When the prec...

The summer started off with one of the biggest movie openings of all time!!! Avengers: Endgame! A culmination of over ten years and over 20 movies to tell one massive story arc. Did Marvel pull it off? Were they able to live up to the hype after the snap heard round the MCU? A movie this big requires more than one episode. Sit back and enjoy part one of Cinematic Brotastic's Avengers: Endgame Podc...

The concept of a Doppelgänger is quite frightening. Imagine seeing your likeness embodied by another person? Jordan Peele follows his smash hit “Get Out” with “Us”; a completely original film, something cinemas seem to lack lately. This film is not what you expect it to be… and is that good? Listen in to see what Philip and Andrew thought about Jordan Peele’s “Us.” This movie is not exactly what y...

We definitely don’t want to be buried in a Pet Sematary. Hot off the heals of Stephen King’s “IT,” Pet Sematary brings a classic horror tale to a new generation. Does it rise from the grave to bring us something skewed? Or should the film have listened to its own tag line and stayed dead? Listen in as the Brothers Brotastic mark a first in this podcast’s history. The mother of the Brothers Brotast...

The Marvel machine is not slowing down any time soon. Another highly anticipated entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe puts women first for a change. Does squeezing in a new character’s origin story just in time for their next big blockbuster do this film justice? Are the negative reviews and reaction justified? Or could they have been fabricated to taint the film’s reputation? Philip and Andre...

Optimus Prime, possibly the coolest and most popular fictional robot hero of all time, is not the main focus of this film. Instead, we get second best... but is that bad? Could this be the best Transformers movie ever made? It features the franchise's most popular sidekick, and villains that are not top tier, yet this film soars above and beyond the "Bayhem" of its Michael Bay directed predecessor...

M. Night Shyamalan completes his superhero trilogy with the much anticipated Glass . In the current era of superhero films, how does Glass hold up? With capes and cowls and beams of light opening up portals in the sky the norm, M. Night takes a more grounded approach. How many tickets do the Brothers Brotastic hold in their hands for Glass ? Listen in and find out. Glass Written and Directed by M....

Is physical media dead? Digital downloads and streaming have revolutionized the home video experience. Affordable and convenient, it seems to be the go to for consumers when they shop for movies. Has it made physical media obsolete? DVD’s and Blu-Rays… are they, like VHS and Beta Max, a thing of the past? Philip and Andrew discuss two articles that take each side of this debate and weigh in themse...

Happy Death Day (2017) repeats over and over and over and over... An unoriginal, original idea. Happy Death Day takes the concept of a movie like Groundhog Day, and sets it within the Horror Genre. The Brothers Brotastic look into what makes this movie stand out when the trope of reliving the same day repeatedly is overshadowed by the Bill Murray classic. This movie didn't take itself too seriousl...

The new year is looking Brotastic! Philip and Andrew are back from the break and start off Season 2 of Cinematic Brotastic with Spider-man: Into the Spider-verse, a unique blend of animation styles that don’t clash, but rather creates a one of a kind viewing experience that has the added bonus of being family friendly as well. The Cast includes Shameik Moore, Jake Johnson, Hailee Steinfeld, Mahers...

Thanks to an Amazon Prime Exclusive offer, Cinematic Brotastic was able to see Aquaman one week before it comes out. The latest installment in the troubled DC Cinematic Universe, Aquaman comes at a crucial time to see if DC can rise above and be liked by fans and critics alike. Does the Half Human Half Atlantian save the DCEU like he saves the world? Listen in to this latest episode of Cinematic B...

  Philip surprises Andrew with an early entry into the Superhero Film Lexicon with Swamp Thing. Watching the beginning of the film to see if Andrew can guess what the film is, Andrew guesses very quickly. They then discuss the 3rd film from DC comics following Superman I and II. How does it hold up? Well, that’s a mixed bag… When Andrew is told the film is a comic book movie and the opening s...

The Brothers Brotastic have been on a bit of a hiatus due to sickness and holidays, but they are back!! Right out the gate they tackle an issue with the British Film Institute saying no to scarred villains. Bad news for James Bond films. Also Daredevil's Cancellation, as well as the bevy of streaming services; are there too many? Philip and Andrew welcome each other back from Thanksgiving break an...

Stumbling across an article about the history of 911, Andrew discovered an eye opening documentary about the infamous murder of Kitty Genovese in 1964. Is it true that over 30 witnesses to a heinous crime saw and yet did nothing? Is this film biased from the perspective of the brother left behind? Listen in and find out? The Witness (2015) is a documentary directed by James Solomon. It follows Wil...

Philip and Andrew get a rare chance to see an original film print of 2001: A Space Odyssey as part of a 50th anniversary film screening at a local art house theater. They also got a chance to sit down with Jeff Huston who led the panel discussion to talk about the relevance of 2001 and its much debated ending. Why do films like 2001 deserve anniversary screenings? Philip and Andrew discuss how the...

Do unsubstantiated claims about movie characters and plot lines from people on the internet have any merit? More often than not, the filmmakers themselves don't pay any attention to them, so should we treat them the same way? Or is it just a fun idea to talk about film theories at the water cooler? Is Cinematic Brotastic part of the Star Trek Universe? That's.... that's just a theory.

Voices rising, power downs, rhythmic tempos, and moody covers are just a few tactics that movie trailers use to get you into the theater. Listen in as Philip and Andrew break down these seemingly silly sounding sound effects that when put together, actually make for a compelling trailer.

Philip and Andrew discuss the buzz worthy Hollywood news as of late; James Gunn's firing from Disney, the Disney acquisition of 20th Century Fox, and the seemingly unsustainable Movie Pass subscription service. Catch up on the latest with the Brothers Brotastic!!