The Film Bros

Grab your lotion, your clippers, and your emotional support conspiracy theory, because we're going down into the basement to discuss Yorgos Lanthimos's brand new weird-ass genius extravaganza, BUGONIA! Along the way we discuss the current technofascist oligarchy, the brilliance of a good debate scene, and, of course, whether or not aliens do in fact wear chunky knits. We're so excited to kick off season fifteen with a slate of ALL NEW MOVIES -- for the next eight weeks, in order to prepare for awards season, we'll be discussing all the buzziest contenders! But don't worry -- next season we promise to cover some especially brilliant classics 🎞️ What did you think of BUGONIA? Head to our PATREON for ad-free episodes, video episodes, and more!

Head to our PATREON for the full episode! It's that time of year, Bros! Terrible year for... well... *gestures at everything* -- BUT, not a bad year for movies!! From thrilling scares to Super Heroic fanfare to quiet, lovely tales, 2025 gave us a CORNUCOPIA of movies to watch and discuss! What were your top five movies of 2025?

A children's Christmas film that almost began with a murder?? We're not sure how to feel about this one! Jump into the 1994 classic, The Santa Clause, with Steph and Alex! We hope this strange, kind of sweet, somewhat alarming Christmas tale gets you into the holiday spirit. Sending lots of love to you and yours this season!

Grab your etch-a-sketches and make Mary Steenburgen some pasta n' syrup, because we're diving into one of our ALL TIME FAVORITE contemporary Christmas classics -- Elf! Along the way, we discuss the Rankin and Bass roots of holiday cheer, the icon status of Jon Favreau, and of course the way this movie makes us laugh so hard that we cry (and also makes us cry a little). Buddy the Elf, what's your favorite color? Watch video episodes and more over on our PATREON!

Hear the full episode over on our PATREON! GOBBLE GOBBLE! Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! We wish you a lovely day full of indigestion-causing food, awkward family interactions, a day-saving viewing of Planes Trains and Automobiles, and, of course, the effortful avoidance of remembering the actual horrific story of European interactions with Indigenous peoples. On today's episode, we give thanks for all the people, things, and metaphysical concepts that have gotten us through the dumpster fire of 2025!

Grab your broomstick, your mysterious green beverage, and your ultra-cozy sex cardigan, because we're diving into WICKED: FOR GOOD! Along the way we discuss the power of narrative (in fascism and in movies), the death of movie theater etiquette, and of course the UNSTOPPABLE talent of these incredible performers!

This is the podcast episode of a KILLER, BELLA! That's right, we're finally diving into the 2008 phenomenon that captured the hearts and imaginations of high school girls the world over, that made every movie after it look vaguely green for some reason, that gave us Robert Pattinson's musical oeuvre, that spawned fanfictions so culturally influential that they became literal movie franchises, that taught us all exactly how unimportant finishing sentences actually.... TWILIGHT! Along the way, we discuss diabolical colorization, the complex relationship between vampires and menstruation, and we also introduce a BRAND NEW award just for Carlisle Cullen! Head to our PATREON to watch the full video episode, to enjoy our Thursday discussion episodes, and more!

Head to our PATREON for the full episode! On today's episode, we discuss the latest goings-on in the entertainment world, including Grammy noms, Warner Bros. for-sale status, Hilary Duff's return to music, Lily Allen's SCATHING new album, and more!!

Grab your white power-suit, your Pat Birch musical number, and your bloodthirsty taste for revenge, because we're diving into the CLASSIC nineties comedy, First Wives Club. Along the way, we discuss valid crashouts, the First Wives Club astrology method, and the unbridled comedic genius of the late, great Diane Keaton ❤️  Head to our PATREON to watch video episodes, check out Thursday discussion episodes, and more!

Hear the full episode over on our PATREON! Grab your midnight margaritas and your disturbing family curses, because we're closing out HalBROween with a witchy classic, Griffin Dunne's Practical Magic! Along the way we discuss the similarity between curses and OCD, classic Halloween television, and the primal feminine urge to witch it up!

Hear the full episode over on our PATREON! Grab your cartoonishly long kitchen knife and get ready for the most traumatizing babysitting gig of all time, because we're joined by the brilliant Mark Shanahan to dive into the slasher movie to end all slasher movies -- Halloween! Along the way we discuss morality and allegory in horror, the amazing parallels between Psycho, Halloween, and Scream, and the shocking ineptitude of every single character with a job (other than the great Jamie Lee Curtis's Laurie) in this movie!

Do you like scary movies? No, seriously, do you? Because we're getting META today as we dive into Wes Craven's iconic horror romp, Scream! Along the way, we discuss favorite Halloween costumes, the most shippable gay love story in slasher history, and how microbangs are a sequel indicator! Watch this episode in video form over on our PATREON!

BOO! Welcome to season fourteen, and WELCOME to our Hal-BRO-ween Extravanganza! We're kicking things off with a cozy nineties spooky season classic -- Hocus Pocus! Along the way, we discuss favorite Halloween flavors, the intrigue of the Salem Witch Trials, alternate casting possibilities, and '90s style moments that have stuck with us for two decades! Let us know in the comments what YOUR favorite Halloween scents/flavors are! Head to our PATREON for video episodes, weekly discussion episodes, and more!

We're rounding out the season with the latest Paul Thomas Anderson instant classic -- the movie everyone's talking about thanks to it's topical scenes, incisive satire, and star studded cast -- One Battle After Another! Along the way we discuss the war on Christmas, Benicio Del Toro's insane magnetism, and how much immigrants make this entire country function. Head to our PATREON to watch the video episode, access our weekly discussion episodes, and more!

Today, we are THRILLED to be joined by the brilliant Donick Cary! You may know and love his work on The Simpsons, which he served as a writer and co-executive producer of for four seasons! He also performed the same role for Parks & Rec, Bored to Death, and New Girl, and he directed the documentary Have a Good Trip, which came out in 2020. Donick's joining us to discuss his favorite movie -- a CLASSIC back-to-school flick -- Fast Times at Ridgemont High! Along the way, we chat about Amy Heckerling's brilliant subversion of the sex-comedy genre, first jobs, first times, and the absolutely STACKED cast of this 1982 romp! Head to our PATREON for ad-free episodes, video episodes, and more 🍿 

We are SO thrilled to be joined today by an absolutely brilliant composer for film and television! You might know him from his scores for Twister, Speed, Moana, Brother Bear, Tarzan -- or perhaps you've enjoyed his wonderful theme and scoring for Criminal Minds -- or maybe he's made you cry with his work on the masterful score for The Lion King (both the film AND the Broadway show!!) That's right, we're talking all things movies and music with the wonderful Mark Mancina! Check out his YouTube channel, his Instagram, and his TikTok for further insight into what its like being a film composer -- and head to www.MarkMancina.com for more! And THANK YOU Jon Johns for tagging us in Mark's TikTok and suggesting this, you're an ICON! Head over to our PATREON to watch the full video episode and more!

IT ONLY TOOK US THIRTEEN SEASONS! That's right, bros, grab your snowglobes, your second wife, and your unfillable hole deep in your soul that no amount of money can fill, because we're going back to 1941 to discuss what is often called the greatest film of all time -- Citizen Kane! Along the way, we chat about Orson Welles' infuriating wunderkind abilities, the gay love story never told, and whether or not this ever-lauded icon lives up to the hype! Head to our PATREON for video episodes, bonus eps, and more!

On today's episode, the bros discuss the latest goings on at some of the most prominent (and Oscar-predicting) film festivals in the world!  Topics of the day: Ayo Edebiri's run-in with a racist reporter Hamnet's rave reviews Deals made, and which films are still seeking distribution Hot new Hollywood couples Those million-minute standing ovations... what's happening with that?? To hear the full episode, head to our Patreon!

It only took us until season thirteen, but bros, strap in, because we're FINALLY doing a Coen Brothers movie!! That's right, today we're diving into the madcap, eccentric, delightful romp that kicked off Nicolas Cage's movie-stardom and made us all realize that quite literally everyone can be softened by an exceptionally cute baby -- Raising Arizona! Along the way, we discuss the brothers' distinctive directorial style, the safety concerns of two cinephiles who also happen to be babysitters, and the absolutely unbeatable star quality of this dynamite cast.

Hear the full episode over on our PATREON! Bros... how YOU doin'? On today's ep, we're talking the WORST cinema pick-up lines in all of celluloid history! From ferris-wheel-related guiltings to copious use of the word "heinie", there are MANY to choose from! Along the way, we discuss our toxic flirting preferences, John Cusack's ability to out-charm a bad script, and the absolutely impossible task of making body parts sound sexy. What's your fave/least fave pick-up line? Let us know in the comments!