The Film Bros

How did A24 go from startup distributor in a little office in Manhattan to one of the most talked-about production companies in the world? The story is a FUN ONE. Special thanks to our listener, Michael, for suggesting this excellent topic. Today, we dive into the true story of A24's rise to indie darling on the forefront of the cinematic cutting edge. And y'all? This story has gotta be made into...

Start gearing up for awards season because this new movie from writer-director Celine Song is going to be a CONTENDER! On today's ep, we dive into the yearning, aching love stories and outrageously beautiful cinematography of PAST LIVES, as well as trading tales of tracking down old flames and meeting our partners' exes. Grab your tissues and your zen philosophies about life, lets do it!

Sadly the bros were a bit busy this week, but we'll be back on wednesday with brand new content for the Patreon! In the mean time, please enjoy this EXTENDED rerelease of our EEAAO ep -- a bro fave -- and also, you can watch the VIDEO version of this episode FREE over on our Patreon !

Pack your motivational post-its and your tissues, it's time to travel back to EIGHTH GRADE, Bo Burnham's directorial debut! Along the way, we'll discuss our own eighth grade memories/nightmares, and do some earnest inner child healin'. Gucci! Watch the full video episode on the patreon

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Spooky Szn -- and the SAG Strike -- continues, so today we're sticking with the A24 Scaries and diving bonnet-first into the grim, puritanical, ooky-spooky world of Robert Eggers' THE VVITCH. Join us on Patreon for weekly discussion episodes, full video episodes, and more!

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Steph and Alex are BACK for season FOUR with a spooky, scary, A24 classic...Hereditary. And who better to have on this premiere episode than the spooky sommelier herself, Sara Kennedy!    We are so excited to launch our Patreon this season, and we hope to see you over there for bonus episodes and lots more content: Become a Patron of the Film Bros!   And be sure to follow Sara over on Insta: Follo...

A24 ROCKS THE MOST and we can talk about movies again!! On today's ep, the Bros visit the ooky-spooky hilarious hotel that is Yorgos Lanthimos's THE LOBSTER. What animal would you pick to be turned into?? Let us know on TikTok and Insta @FilmBrosPod!

We're still honoring the strike's No Promoting Struck Work rule -- although with a CRUCIAL amendment that we get to at the beginning of the episode!! -- so instead of covering a movie, we're diving into all the latest piping hot pop culture tea! On today's ep, we discuss the latest strike news, Bachelor Nation, the summer of celeb break ups, Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater's showmance, Lizzo's laws...

REUPLOAD -- sorry everybody about the glitchy version before! On today's episode, the Bros eschew moving pictures for this snazzy lil thing called BOOKS -- they're like movies but its words on a page and then a movie happens in your head! What are your favorite books? Let us know @filmbrospod on TikTok and Insta!

A tiger shark...a whatttt?   Steph and Alex discuss the film that created the summer blockbuster as we know it today, their fear of sharks and, well, everything, and gush about Steven Spielberg being practically perfect in every way (except maybe War of the Worlds but, hey, no one's perfect).

TODAY... WE CELEBRATE... JEFF GOLDBLUM'S SLUTTY LITTLE NECKLACE! That's right, it's time to venture back to the wild, pre-9/11 world of 1996, when Bill Pullman was president and Will Smith was unbelievably considered "just a sitcom star"... Enter Roland Emmerich!!

Well folks, we're halfway through the Summer Blockbuster season, and you know what that means -- time to check in with all the things goin' on in the world of movies! Come chat with us today about Pedro Pascal, reviving deceased actors for movie cameos, the sweatshop world of visual effects, the WGA strike, the Wes Anderson TikTok trend, The Flash drama, why Pixar needs to make us cry more, AND a...

Rev up your Delorean and get ready to whitewash musical history, because it's time to skateboard right into BACK TO THE FUTURE! On today's ep, we discuss all things BTTF, including fun facts, alternative casting, and all our thoughts on some... *questionable* plotlines... Follow us on Insta & TikTok @FilmBrosPod!

Jump into a discussion about the best movie based on a theme park ride EVER.   

Steph and Alex discuss the new live action Little Mermaid with the reigning expert on the film, Chris Calfa. These three DIVE into how they feel about live-action remakes, casting choices, and why flounder looks so much like an actual flounder.   Be sure to follow Chris on Instagram: @princesschriscosplay And give his article a read: Dear Straight Women, The Little Mermaid is Not About You   Follo...

WELCOME TO THE HOTTEST HOT PEOPLE MOVIE EVER MADE! Take a shot every time one of us says any variation of "suck 'em dry". Join us as we dive into fun facts, hot takes, and more, all about the classic Stephen Sommers swashbuckling desert romp!

Welcome back to SEASON THREE of the Film Bros! We are so excited to dive into a summer vacay that is all about the Summer Blockbuster! Today we'll discuss the history of the summer blockbuster and why we love them, as well as some juicy movie news! Follow us on instagram and tiktok @filmbrospod

It's the SEASON FINALE and we're so excited to jump into warp speed with the help of two experts -- boyfriends of the pod -- to help shepherd Steph into her first ever Star Wars experience! We discuss fun facts, the juicy baddie-ness of the Death Star, Luke's potential sociopathy, and the neverending relatability of C3P0's neurosis.

Good news! We’ve stopped drinking the Haterade and are putting our focus on the BRIGHT SIDE! On today’s ep, we’re discussing all the movies that we think would improve the world if everyone just sat down and watched them — after a particularly unhinged Movie News segment, that is. Listen here for the The Award Goes To episode where Alex joined to discuss A Gentleman’s Agreement: HERE

...Get out...GET OUT! Just kidding, please stay and chat with us about the modern horror classic...Get Out! Steph and Alex rant and rave about their love for Jordan Peele, his incredible metaphorical horror style, and why this film was their favorite theater-going experience of all time.

What happens when you take Lindsay Lohan, Chris Pine, an adorable yet worryingly unsupervised child, Tovah Feldshuh with magic powers, progressively sex-work-positive messaging, George Bush's America, and a band of plucky young blokes from England, and put them all in a 2006 washing machine with too much Tide? Wellll you get JUST MY LUCK (2006). We're thrilled to be joined once again by Meredith L...

On today's episode, the Film Bros try desperately to search for a non-bummer piece of Movie News. Then we're joined by actor and cohost of The Hot Date Podcast, Dan Domingues, to discuss all things horror -- including metaphorical monsters, franchises, tropes, and the future of scary movies! Follow us @filmbrospod on TikTok and Instagram

Louis, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful podcast episode! That's right, we've got our transit papers to get us to Northern Africa, 1942, to discuss the classic movie... CASABLANCA! We dive into the love triangle of the century, featuring the two messiest people in the world... and a hot freedom fighter who should like call us or whatever if it doesn't work out with his wife lol okayyy?...