3 Brothers Filmcast

What’s your favourite horror movie of the past 10 years? For this year’s Halloween Horror episode, the Brothers dive into the last decade in horror films, which has been an especially fertile period for the popularity and success of the genre, measured by the success of new and old franchises, Oscar-nominations, and the concept of “elevated horror.” Each brother presents their picks for the horror films that have defined this recent renaissance, briefly discussing why they chose them and why these films matter for horror fans and the genre’s broader popularity in recent years.They wrap up the episode by talking about the deserving films that didn’t make their final shortlist as well as some recent horror successes, including Zach Cregger’s WEAPONS and Ryan Coogler’s SINNERS.1:05 - Keynote2:43 - Introduction to the Draft3:37 - The Draft: Best Horror Movies of the Past 10 Years46:54 - Honourable MentionsClips:“Annihilation” (2018)“Get Out” (2017)“It Follows” (2015)“The Witch” (2015)“Pearl” (2022)Read more of the 3 Brothers’ reviews, features, and roundtables at https://3brothersfilm.comSubscribe to the 3 Brothers Film YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO1zge4GZWu3-mdH-VPv8tw

Which Spike Lee are we getting with HIGHEST 2 LOWEST? The dazzling stylist and provocateur of DO THE RIGHT THING or the gun-for-hire genre filmmaker of OLDBOY? The Brothers dig into this question with a roundtable discussion of Spike Lee’s latest picture. They examine the performances, the music, the structure, and the commentary, before they turn to the picture Spike Lee remade: Akira Kurosawa’s HIGH AND LOW. They praise the Japanese noir classic as they examine its narrative structure, style, and impact, and examine the ways the films differ. Finally, the Brothers pay tribute to the late actor and director, Robert Redford, discussing his iconic contributions to cinema.1:19 - Keynote2:24 - Roundtable: “Highest 2 Lowest”30:49 - Roundtable: “High and Low”48:27 - The Current: Remembering Robert RefordClips:- “30 Rock” (2006)- “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” (1969)- “High and Low” (1963)- “Highest 2 Lowest” (2025)- “Inside Man” (2006)- “Out of Africa” (1985)Read more of the 3 Brothers’ reviews, features, and roundtables at https://3brothersfilm.comSubscribe to the 3 Brothers Film YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO1zge4GZWu3-mdH-VPv8tw

Is comedy dead? And if it’s not, does it look something like this? On the latest episode, Anders and Aren dig into two of Hollywood’s biggest summer comedies. First, they examine THE NAKED GUN starring Liam Neeson. They compare the film to the classic series starring Leslie Nielsen, discuss its structural and generic approach, and examine the performances of the leads, Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson. Next, they compare HAPPY GILMORE 2 to the original film and ponder the various ways that Adam Sandler continues to dig deeper into a certain type of juvenile man even as he embodies the laziest aspects of the Hollywood machine.0:40 - Keynote1:32 - Table Talk: “The Naked Gun”30:24 - Table Talk: “Happy Gilmore 2”Clips:- “Life’s Too Short” (2011)- “The Naked Gun” (2025)Read more of the 3 Brothers’ reviews, features, and roundtables at https://3brothersfilm.comSubscribe to the 3 Brothers Film YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO1zge4GZWu3-mdH-VPv8tw

James Gunn’s new SUPERMAN evokes the visual brightness and narrative beats of a Silver Age comic book. It’s obviously a response to Zack Snyder’s grim Superman movies, MAN OF STEEL and BATMAN v SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE. But in being such a pointed response to past Superman movies, is it a successful Superman movie itself? The Brothers dig into this question as they grapple with the launch of the DCU in a roundtable discussion. In particular, they focus on the film’s tone, humour, casting, narrative beats, and James Gunn’s authorial signatures. They then broaden the conversation to discuss their favourite Superman movies and the best actors to perform Clark Kent and Lois Lane.0:46 - Keynote3:14 - Roundtable: “Superman”45:10 - Roundtable: Superman on FilmClips:- “Man of Steel” (2013)- “Superman” (1941)- “Superman” (1978)- “Superman” (2025)Related Writing:- Anton’s ranking of the Christopher Reeve Superman movies- Anton’s review of Superman ReturnsRead more of the 3 Brothers’ reviews, features, and roundtables at https://3brothersfilm.comSubscribe to the 3 Brothers Film YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO1zge4GZWu3-mdH-VPv8tw

In 2002, Danny Boyle and Alex Garland revolutionized the zombie movie with 28 DAYS LATER. Did they do it again with 28 YEARS LATER? The Brothers dig into this question as they unpack 28 YEARS LATER, Boyle and Garland’s return to the horror series after 23 years. They explore the film’s impact as a bold work of horror filmmaking, the characters and the performances of Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Alfie Williams, the worldbuilding surrounding the Infected, and the thematic examination of British culture. Afterwards, they briefly look back on 28 DAYS LATER and 28 WEEKS LATER.0:47 - Keynote2:43 - Roundtable: “28 Years Later”56:00 - Flash Back: “28 Days Later”58:45 - Flash Back: “28 Weeks Later”Clips:- “28 Days Later” (2002)- “28 Years Later” (2025)- “Boots” (1915)Related Writing:- Anton’s review of “28 Days Later”- Anton’s review of “28 Weeks Later”- Aren’s review of “28 Years Later”Read more of the 3 Brothers’ reviews, features, and roundtables at https://3brothersfilm.comSubscribe to the 3 Brothers Film YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO1zge4GZWu3-mdH-VPv8tw

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - THE FINAL RECKONING sets itself up as the final film in the long running Tom Cruise spy series. Anton and Anders offer their thoughts on the film and how it fits into the legacy of the series. They get into the themes and how the film fits our current moment, with the A.I. villain, “The Entity.” During the conversation they note the film’s many references, not only to other films in the series, but also the James Bond films, RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK, and THE TERMINATOR. They end the conversation by discussing their ranking of the eight films in the series and where THE FINAL RECKONING fits in.0:47 Keynote3:01 Table Talk48:56 Ranking the SeriesClips:“Terminator 2: Judgement Day” (1991)“Mission: Impossible III” (2006)“Duck Amuck” (1953)“Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning” (2025)“Mission: Impossible” (1996)“Mission: Impossible II” (2000)Read more of the 3 Brothers’ reviews, features, and roundtables at https://3brothersfilm.comSubscribe to the 3 Brothers Film YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO1zge4GZWu3-mdH-VPv8tw

What is your favourite Val Kilmer performance? There are a lot of ways to answer this question and the Brothers consider them all during a tribute to the late movie star, who passed away recently at the age of 65. The Brothers dig into the appeal of Kilmer as an actor and explore his most memorable and unique performances, his contributions to 1990s cinema, his approach to method acting, and his theatricality as an actor. During the conversation, they touch on various Kilmer films, including BATMAN FOREVER, TOMBSTONE, HEAT, TOP GUN, WILLOW, SPARTAN, and PRINCE OF EGYPT.0:49 - Keynote1:37 - The Current: Remembering Val KilmerClips:- “Batman Forever” (1995)- “Spartan” (2004)- “Top Gun” (1986)- “Top Gun: Maverick” (2022)Read more of the 3 Brothers’ reviews, features, and roundtables at https://3brothersfilm.comSubscribe to the 3 Brothers Film YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO1zge4GZWu3-mdH-VPv8tw

What’s the best baseball movie of all time? It might be new, but Carson Lund’s EEPHUS belongs in the conversation. Anders and Aren dig into the independent baseball drama and explore the film’s approach to time, use of character actors, and uniquely cinematic exploration of baseball and the end of things. Afterwards, the Brothers discuss some of the best baseball movies of all time, including BULL DURHAM, FIELD OF DREAMS, and A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN.0:43 - Keynote2:10 - Table Talk: “Eephus”38:29 - The Current: Best Baseball Movies39:44 - Table Talk: “Bull Durham”45:06 - Table Talk: “Field of Dreams”47:52 - Table Talk: “Everybody Wants Some!!”49:46 - Table Talk: “Homer at the Bat”54:00 - Table Talk: “61*”56:45 - Table Talk: “Major League”58:17 - Table Talk: “A League of Their Own”Clips:- “Bull Durham” (1988)- “Eephus” (2024)- “Field of Dreams” (1989)- “A League of Their Own” (1992)- “The Simpsons” (1992)Read more of the 3 Brothers’ reviews, features, and roundtables at https://3brothersfilm.comSubscribe to the 3 Brothers Film YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO1zge4GZWu3-mdH-VPv8tw

Do the Oscars matter anymore? The Brothers dig into this question as they discuss the 2025 Oscar nominations. First, they offer their general thoughts about this year’s nominees and where the Oscars stand as an institution in 2025. Next, they dig into the Best Picture nominees they didn’t discuss on previous episodes, including THE BRUTALIST, A COMPLETE UNKNOWN, CONCLAVE, EMILIA PÉREZ, NICKEL BOYS, THE SUBSTANCE, and WICKED. Finally, they offer their predictions for what movie will take home Best Picture in this unpredictable awards season.0:45 - Keynote2:27 - The Current: 2025 Oscar Nominations15:26 - Roundtable: “Conclave”25:43 - Roundtable: “The Brutalist”28:15 - Roundtable: “A Complete Unknown”34:16 - Roundtable: “Emilia Pérez”41:15 - Roundtable: “Nickel Boys”45:27 - Roundtable: “The Substance”54:09 - Roundtable: “Wicked”57:52 - The Current: Other 2025 Nominations1:01:17 - The Current: Best Picture PredictionsClips:- “Anora” (2024)- “Conclave” (2024)- “Nickel Boys” (2024)- “Sunset Boulevard” (1950)Read more of the 3 Brothers’ reviews, features, and roundtables at https://3brothersfilm.comSubscribe to the 3 Brothers Film YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO1zge4GZWu3-mdH-VPv8tw

If we had to get a remake of NOSFERATU in 2024, are we lucky that Robert Eggers made it? The Brothers examine this question as they discuss Eggers’ NOSFERATU remake starring Bill Skarsgård and Lily Rose-Depp. They dig into the film’s approach to the vampire story, its formal interests, its themes, and its performances. They also compare the film to Murnau’s and Herzog’s past NOSFERATU films. Afterwards, they turn their attention to 2024 as a whole as they share a few of the best movies, new and old, that they watched over the past calendar year.1:34 - Roundtable: “Nosferatu”46:38 - The Current: Best of 2025Clips:- “Nosferatu” (2024)- “Overlord” (1975)Further Reading:- Anton’s review of “Nosferatu”- Anton’s essay on “Nosferatu, A Symphony of Horror”Read more of the 3 Brothers’ reviews, features, and roundtables at https://3brothersfilm.comSubscribe to the 3 Brothers Film YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO1zge4GZWu3-mdH-VPv8tw

Is DIE HARD a Christmas movie? THE SOUND OF MUSIC? CHILDREN OF MEN? The Brothers examine whether these movies make for unconventional Christmas films in a roundtable discussion on what makes a movie a Christmas movie. They lay out their theories for how to define a Christmas movie and encourage some expansion of the traditional criteria, even as they push back on the subjectivity of the definition.0:54 - Roundtable: What Makes a Movie a Christmas Movie?Further Reading/Viewing:- 12 Unconventional Christmas Movies- 3 Brothers Film Christmas coverage- 9 Unconventional & Under-Appreciated Movies for EasterRead more of the 3 Brothers’ reviews, features, and roundtables at https://3brothersfilm.comSubscribe to the 3 Brothers Film YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO1zge4GZWu3-mdH-VPv8tw

Are you not entertained? The Brothers answer this question as they dig into Ridley Scott’s GLADIATOR II, his long-awaited sequel to the original film from 2000. They examine the film’s impact as a work of popular entertainment, dig into how it operates as a legacy sequel, debate its performances and action scenes, and ultimately examine how the film reflects our current political moment. Later, they discuss Scott’s original GLADIATOR and particularly how Russell Crowe’s Maximus remains arguably the most memorable movie character of the 21st century.1:50 - Roundtable: “Gladiator II”54:18 - Roundtable: “Gladiator”Clips:- “Gladiator” (2000) Universal Pictures- “Gladiator II” (2024) Paramount Pictures- “Training Day” (2001) Warner Bros. PicturesFurther reading:- Anton’s review of “Gladiator II”- Anton’s essay, “Maximus Is the Man: How Gladiator (2000) Gave Us One of the Great Movie Heroes”Read more of the 3 Brothers’ reviews, features, and roundtables at https://3brothersfilm.comSubscribe to the 3 Brothers Film YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO1zge4GZWu3-mdH-VPv8tw

Is ANORA a progressive indie all about representation and destigmatization, or a hilarious, madcap romantic thriller? Perhaps it’s a bit of both. The Brothers explore these questions and more as they review Sean Baker’s Palme d’Or winner. In particular, they focus on the film’s anthropological lens, its lead performance, its pacing, its humour, its setting, and, of course, the critical discourse surrounding the film. Afterwards, they go on a tour of their recent fall viewing, touching on revisits and new releases, including M. Night Shyamalan’s TRAP, Sean Baker’s TAKE OUT, David Fincher’s FIGHT CLUB, which turned 25 this year, Clint Eastwood’s JUROR #2, Edward Berger’s CONCLAVE, and the HBO series ROME, for good measure.0:33 - Roundtable: “Anora”52:47 - The Current: “Trap”56:19 - The Current: “Take Out”57:51 - The Current: “Fight Club”1:05:15 - The Current: “Juror #2”1:11:04 - The Current: “Conclave”1:17:17 - The Current: “Rome”Clips:- “Anora” (2024) Neon- “Metropolitan” (1990) New Line Cinema- “Return of the Jedi” (1983) Lucasfilm- “Revenge of the Sith” (2005) LucasfilmRead more of the 3 Brothers’ reviews, features, and roundtables at https://3brothersfilm.comSubscribe to the 3 Brothers Film YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO1zge4GZWu3-mdH-VPv8tw

Who is this made for? It’s the question at the heart of the critical and commercial failure of two of the fall’s biggest movies: Francis Ford Coppola’s MEGALOPOLIS and Todd Phillips’ JOKER: FOLIE À DEUX. The Brothers examine both these films with roundtable discussions. In particular, they discuss the themes, visual approach, performances, and tonal oddness of MEGALOPOLIS and the provocative framing, social commentary, and audience contempt of JOKER: FOLIE À DEUX. They cap off the conversation by discussing a few of the movies and TV shows they’re watching this year for Halloween Horror. 0:48 - Roundtable: “Megalopolis”30:25 - Roundtable: “Joker: Folie à Deux”58:06 - The Current: Halloween HorrorClips:- “The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad” (1948) Walt Disney Productions- “The Dark Knight” (2008) Warner Bros. Pictures- “Joker: Folie à Deux” (2024) Warner Bros. Pictures- “Megalopolis” (2024) Lionsgate Films- “Over the Garden Wall” (2014) Cartoon NetworkFurther reading:- The Brothers’ Halloween Horror coverage- Anton’s review of “Megalopolis”- Anders’ review of “The Village”Read more of the 3 Brothers’ reviews, features, and roundtables at https://3brothersfilm.comSubscribe to the 3 Brothers Film YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO1zge4GZWu3-mdH-VPv8tw

Does Tim Burton still have the juice? The Brothers dig into this possibility during a roundtable discussion of BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE, his legacy sequel to his 1988 classic. After sharing their takes on the original BEETLEJUICE, the Brothers dig into the new film and examine its casting, storytelling, and gags. They broaden the discussion to examine Tim Burton’s overall career and discuss the film in light of all the other legacy sequels that exist in contemporary Hollywood.0:26 - Keynote2:32 - Roundtable: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice26:02 - Roundtable: Tim Burton Movies51:41 - The Current: Legacy SequelsClips:- “Batman” (1989) Warner Bros.- “Batman Returns” (1992) Warner Bros.- “Beetlejuice” (1988) Warner Bros.- “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” (2024) Warner Bros.- “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” (2024) Warner Bros.Further reading:- Aren’s review of “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”Read more of the 3 Brothers’ reviews, features, and roundtables at https://3brothersfilm.comSubscribe to the 3 Brothers Film YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO1zge4GZWu3-mdH-VPv8tw

Can a movie embody the cynical impulses of modern Hollywood franchise filmmaking while still satisfying as a good movie? The Brothers examine this question during a roundtable discussion of Fede Álvarez’s ALIEN: ROMULUS. They discuss whether the movie worked for them, its connections to previous ALIEN movies, its approach as a slasher film, its inventive set pieces, and its cast. They also try to get at what the movie’s core themes might be before they extend the conversation to discuss the other movies in the ALIEN series and provide individual rankings.0:25 - Keynote3:26 - Roundtable: “Alien: Romulus”53:20 - Roundtable: “Alien” SeriesClips:- “Alien” (1979)- “Alien: Romulus” (2024)- “Blade Runner” (1982)- “Blue Collar” (1978)Apologies for the quality of Aren’s audio track this episode.Read more of the 3 Brothers’ reviews, features, and roundtables at https://3brothersfilm.comSubscribe to the 3 Brothers Film YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO1zge4GZWu3-mdH-VPv8tw

Is TWISTERS empty nostalgia or an effective summer blockbuster? The Brothers examine the success of Lee Isaac Chung’s TWISTERS in a roundtable discussion. First, they give their overall takes on the movie’s function as a summer blockbuster. Then, they dig into Lee Isaac Chung’s authorial approach to the material, the movie’s examination of climate change, the charismatic lead performances from Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones, the romantic storytelling, the eccentric supporting cast, and the film’s thematic approach to the disaster movie genre as a whole. Later, they broaden the discussion to look back at the original TWISTER, share some of their favourite disaster movies of the 1990s, and focus on the social implications of the disaster movie genre over the decades.0:29 - Keynote2:39 - Roundtable: “Twisters”49:03 - Roundtable: “Twister” & 90s Disaster MoviesClips:- It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) RKO Radio Pictures- Twisters (2024) Universal PicturesRead Anton’s review of TWISTERS: https://3brothersfilm.com/blog/2024/7/23/review-twisters-2024Read more of the 3 Brothers’ reviews, features, and roundtables at https://3brothersfilm.comSubscribe to the 3 Brothers Film YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO1zge4GZWu3-mdH-VPv8tw

Do you have it in you to make it epic? The Brothers ponder this question during a roundtable discussion of George Miller’s FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA. They start the conversation with some fast takes on every film in the MAD MAX series. Afterwards, they dig into FURIOSA specifically, exploring its action filmmaking, approach to myth, character building, and comparisons to FURY ROAD. They continue the discussion by broadening the focus to explore each other film in the series: MAD MAX, MAD MAX 2 (a.k.a. THE ROAD WARRIOR), MAD MAX: BEYOND THUNDERDOME, and MAX MAD: FURY ROAD. They offer each of their series rankings and assorted thoughts about how the series spawned the post-apocalyptic subgenre as a whole.0:37 - Keynote2:35 - Fast Takes: “Mad Max” Series6:12 - Roundtable: “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga”22: 53 - Roundtable: “Mad Max” SeriesClips:- Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) Warner Bros. Pictures- Mad Max (1979) Roadshow Film Distributors- Mad Max 2 (1981) Roadshow Film Distributors- Waterworld (1995) Universal PicturesRead more of the 3 Brothers’ reviews, features, and roundtables at https://3brothersfilm.comSubscribe to the 3 Brothers Film YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO1zge4GZWu3-mdH-VPv8tw

Is PULP FICTION as good as it was in 1994? Worse? Better? The Brothers ponder the film’s impact on themselves and cinema as a whole in a roundtable discussion of Quentin Tarantino’s iconic crime film. They discuss the film’s cast, narrative, and style as well as compare its chapters and share their favourite characters and segments. Later, they broaden the conversation to discuss Tarantino’s entire filmography and share their top three Tarantino films.0:32 - Keynote7:05 - Roundtable: “Pulp Fiction”53:33 - Roundtable: Top 3 Tarantino FilmsClips:- “Duck Amuck” (1953) Warner Bros. Pictures- “The Killers” (1946) Universal Pictures- “Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood” (2019) Sony Pictures Releasing- “Pulp Fiction” (1994) Miramax Films- “Star Wars” (1977) Twentieth Century FoxRead more of the 3 Brothers’ reviews, features, and roundtables at https://3brothersfilm.comSubscribe to the 3 Brothers Film YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO1zge4GZWu3-mdH-VPv8tw

Is ROAD HOUSE truly ROAD HOUSE without Patrick Swayze? This question looms over the Brothers roundtable discussion of Doug Liman’s ROAD HOUSE, starring Jake Gyllenhaal. They discuss the film’s action filmmaking, storytelling, setting, and approach as a remake before comparing it to Rowdy Herrington’s original film starring Patrick Swayze. In particular, they outline some of the many reasons why the original film is not a guilty pleasure, but rather one of the best action films of the 1980s.0:29 - Keynote3:49 - Roundtable: “Road House” (24) vs “Road House” (89)Clips:- “Road House” (1989) United Artists- “Road House” (2024) Amazon MGM StudiosRead more of the 3 Brothers’ reviews, features, and roundtables at https://3brothersfilm.comSubscribe to the 3 Brothers Film YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO1zge4GZWu3-mdH-VPv8tw