The Film Bros

OK we're NOT HATERS I promise... but sometimes... sometimes we hate things. And we're here to talk about it today! But because this is a loving and positive podcast, we're gonna hate on these movies as NICELY as possible. What's on your Do Not Watch List?

On today's ep, The Film Bros fly through the bamboo into the lush sets, epic love stories, masterful acting, and mind-blowing ass-kicking of Ang Lee's 2000 classic, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon! But not before reading a listener email, derailing the convo into the world of self-insert fanfictions, and explaining to Steph what "smut" means... Follow us on insta & TikTok @filmbrospod !

won·der - a feeling of surprise mingled with admiration, caused by something beautiful, unexpected, unfamiliar, or inexplicable.   Steph discuses how every prolific director creates a sense of "wonder" in the viewer. You can define any of their styles with this little formula: adjective + "wonder". For Spielberg, it's Childlike Wonder. For Tarantino, it's Violent Wonder. Duh! :00 - Intro 1:47 - Mo...

HOLD ON TO YOUR BUTTS because we're about to celebrate Alex's birthday by discussing her favorite movie of all time -- Jurassic Park! It's got dinos, its got Spielbergian lighting tropes, its got setup and payoff, and BOY does it have zaddies! Follow us on Insta & TikTok @filmbrospod Thanks for listening!

OH NOTHING JUST READING OUR PAST SELVES FOR FILTH OVER HERE. You've done it. We've done it. It's so easy. Someone says they love a movie and without even batting an eye, you're agreeing with them, knowing full well you've never even seen it! Join us for an exposing episode discussing movies we've lied about, as well as the latest shakeups over at Marvel, Netflix's current business plan, the millen...

We may not see dead people, but we did see M. Night Shyamalan's 1999 OOKY SPOOKY CLASSIC, The Sixth Sense! Join us to discuss twists, ghosts, brilliant tension-building direction, and whether or not "cheese-dick" is EVER an acceptable thing to say... Follow us on Insta & TIKTOK NOW @filmbrospod!

It's time for our first ever Obscure Movie of the Month bonus ep, and boy is this one a doozy! Ever wonder if you're not who you think you are? That you might have actually been kidnapped from a shoe store by a cult member and then raised by her rich-ass parents as a whole other person? Then you would get along great with Janey, the red-headed, Souvlaki-hating heroine of today's movie, THE FACE ON...

I know, I know. You hear "remake", you roll your eyes -- can't there be anything NEW anymore?? WE AGREE! But making a successful remake -- or sequel, or reboot -- is possible, if you follow these simple rules! (Call us, Warner Bros./Disney/Paramount/Universal, we have tips for youuuu) Follow us on insta @filmbrospod!

Did you really think we weren't gonna do this one?? AS IF!! Put on your white patent Mary Janes and walk the mean plaid streets of Beverly hills as we dive into the brilliantly directed, perfectly cast, cleverly written Amy Heckerling masterpiece, CLUELESS!  Follow us on insta @FilmBrosPod!

After one too many weird cartoon crush reveals, it's finally here -- a whole episode dedicated to just calling animated characters hot hot hot. And, as usual, it gets weird! What cartoon hottie had you going "maybe I shouldn't tell my friends about this one..."?? :00 - Intro 1:37 - Movie News 8:44 - Discussion of Hot Animated Characters 44:03 - Outro Thanks for listening!

Get ready to eat a royale with cheese with us for the Film Broiest of Film Bro Films... Pulp Fiction! Plus, we introduce some brand new games to the movie recap episodes -- one of them involves spinning a wheel! :00 - Trigger Warning :18 - Intro 2:03 - New Game Rules 4:39 - Movie Moment of the Week 6:21 - First Thoughts 9:42 - Trivia & Fun Facts 17:57 - Check the Score 19:42 - Recap of PULP FICTIO...

WE'RE BACK! Thank you so much to our listeners for joining us for season 2! We've got some great movies in store for you, but first lets kick things off by discussing the movie nerds' Super Bowl -- the Oscars! :00 - Intro 2:40 - Oscar Highlights 18:40 - Pedro Pascal’s Crazy Moment 25:39 - Ke Huy Quan’s Speech 30:02 - Brendan Fraser’s Win 33:35 - Things We Didn’t Like 38:47 - The Unhinged Secret Ba...

It's the season finale! For the final episode of season 1, the Film Bros are venturing into the dangerous, daring world of fine dining, in a movie that is weird, funny, dark, and dare I say... thalassic? Join us on an expensive boat ride to a spooky island where we'll discuss the twists and turns of The Menu -- and whether or not we thought they worked. THANK YOU, dear listeners, for joining us fo...

Actor and award-show-specific fortune teller Chauncy Thomas joins the Film Bros to discuss how YOU can dominate every Academy Awards Bracket! Turns out it's... brace yourselves... not necessarily about which movie is the most awesome! :00 - Intro 3:09 - Movie News 12:32 - Discussion of How to Win the Oscars 23:17 - Biggest Snubs of the Year 26:09 - Best Supporting Actress 34:48 - Best Supporting A...

It's been 84 years... since we started talking about James Cameron in every damn episode of this podcast. And now we're finally doing one of his movies! And not just any movie... the third highest grossing movie of all time, worldwide; a technological FEAT that still holds up today -- apart from a few Simlish moments; and an epic, heart-wrenching love story that will never let us go. Grab your tis...

While Steph is away, Alex chats with special Guest Abby Rose Morris, actor and host of the More than Tracy Turnblad podcast about what makes the perfect date movie! Come along for the ride as we discuss romance tropes, unfair theatre school casting, the curse of emetophobia 🤢, and why an iconic Millennial movie might be the perfect date flick... :00 - Intro 1:00 - Movie News 10:18 - Date Movie Di...

It's hip to be square, and it's even HIPPER to dissect classic movies that satirize toxic masculinity and mess with your head! Come with us on a journey as we try and figure out what's real, what's surreal, what's delusion, and where did you get that fabulous overnight bag?? :00 - Intro 3:04 - Movie Moments of the Week 11:05 - Recap and review of AMERICAN PSYCHO 1:26:17 - Outro Follow us on Instag...

COMING SOON -- and by soon we mean right now! -- Alex and Steph discuss the history and evolution of cinema's most iconic marketing tool: the movie trailer. We cover all the bases, from cartoonish transition wipes to the "voice of God" to a particularly insidious, and at this point, frankly, annoying BWAAMMMM. :00 - Intro 1:02 - Movie News 6:04 - History of Movie Trailers 24:40 - What are some fav...

WE KNEW WE WERE GONNA CRY IN ONE OF THESE EVENTUALLY! On today's ep we discuss the pathos and philosophy and big-brained, big-hearted WONDER of the Daniels' Oscar contending hit, Everything Everywhere All at Once. CW: Mention of suicide, self-harm, and depression :00 - Trigger Warning :12 - Intro 1:12 - Movie Moment of the Week 3:09 - Recap and Review of Everything Everywhere All at Once 1:12:21 -...

In this chatty episode, the Film Bros discuss all the movies that made them say "Excuse me but how is EVERY PERSON IN THIS MOVIE SO HOT??" And, as always, it gets WEIRD. But first, we take a look back at the box office trends of 2022 and discuss what that might mean for the future of movies. We also take a look at the Sundance Film Festival and find out all the things Alex DOESN'T know about sport...

This is gonna be just like senior year except for FUNNER! Today we discuss all the hot pink brilliance of Legally Blonde -- from the amazing lewks to the empowering message to the very gendered perceptions of "girly" movies like this one. Today is a great day to ask yourself: What Would Elle Woods Do? :00 - Intro 1:03 - First Thoughts 3:16 - Movie Moments of the Week 6:56 - 🎼 Check the Score 🎼  ...

WE ARE MAD AT THESE MOVIES, even the really good ones! On today's ep, we discuss all the movies, scenes, imagery, and actors who scarred our brains forever, from the scary to the sad to the just plain terrible! And this week in Movie News we discuss the Golden Globes, the SAG Awards, and an exciting John Williams tidbit! CW: Dark movie themes, including death & animal abuse :00 - Intro 1:01 - Movi...

What has two Golden Globes, a monkey, and two crying podcasters in its audience?? THE FABELMANS, thats what! Spoiler alert: We LOVED this semi-autobiographical reflection about Steven Spielberg's early life and family dynamic. In this episode we recap and respond to all the ups and downs of the Fabelman family -- and excitedly break down the origins of some of Spielberg's most effective filmmaking...

We'd like to thank the (prominent and beloved yet problematic arts institution) for our favorite time of year -- Awards Season! In this episode, we discuss our favorite awards shows, from the Golden Globes to the Oscars, as well as all the things that need to change to make awards season truly reflective of the great art being created all year round. :00 - Intro :59 - Movie News 9:39 - Awards Seas...

Join us as we sort through sandcastles of cocaine and Al Pacino's amazing acting choices (and his character's terrible life choices) to get to the golden nuggets of what makes Brian De Palma's 1983 classic, Scarface, so much fun to watch!  :00 - Trigger Warning :19 - Intro & First Thoughts 8:50 - Fun Facts 13:27 - 🎶 Check the Score 🎶  14:33 - Movie Recap and Discussion 1:10:38 - Final Thoughts 1...