The Film Bros

What is this? A podcast for ANTS?? That's right bros -- after an awards coverage season that could be described as, well, a bit of a downer, we're kicking off SEASON SIXTEEN with a nostalgic comedy classic, Zoolander! Along the way, we discuss Owen Wilson's undeniable face card, what makes a comedy 'hold up' over the years (and what makes it age like milk), and the insane impact 9/11 had on the entertainment industry! Head to our PATREON to watch video episodes, hear weekly discussion episodes, and more!

Well, Bros, it's our final episode of Season 15, and while we'll be back in two weeks -- with Oscars predictions, games, and more!! -- we wanted to make sure we covered a few of the MANY great movies and TV shows that are out at the moment! On today's episode, we discuss some movies we've seen (Send Help, Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die, Crime 101, The Wrecking Crew), some we HAVEN'T seen (Wuthering Heights), and one particular movie that we frankly wish we hadn't seen (... Marty Supreme). What have YOU been watching?? Head to our PATREON for full video episodes, weekly bonus episodes, and more!

Head to our PATREON for the full episode! It's a GAME DAY, Bros! Today, we're pitching each other lines from some of our very favorite flicks. Guess the movie? One point! Guess the character? Another point? Finish the line? TWO points! Play along at home and let us know your score in the comments 🪩

Head to our PATREON to hear the full episode! Well, Bros, its that time of year -- STEPH DAY! (AKA Valentines Day) And we're celebrating by discussing the swooniest, theee most hothothot, the MOST romantic gestures in film. From grand declarations to small but sweet efforts to LITERAL life-or-death leaps, the movies bring the romance, and we're squeeing about them allllll! What's YOUR favorite romantic movie gesture?

Hang on to your hats, Bros, because this one's a wild ride! Today, we're diving into Park Chan-Wook's thrilling, disturbing, shocking and hilarious new film, No Other Choice! Along the way, we discuss the concept of 'inevitability', the parallels to other films, and the major themes of this particular awards season. Head over to our PATREON to watch video episodes, hear weekly discussion episodes, and more!

Well, Bros, grab your tissues and your bubonic plague masks, because we're diving into Chloe Zhao's Golden-Globe-winning Shakespearian opus, Hamnet! Along the way, we discuss meditations on grief, our fantasies of a Jessie Buckley buddy comedy, and the TRUE story of the Shakespeare family! Head to our PATREON for video episodes, ad-free episodes, and more!

In what can only be described as a flagrant, shameless attempt to appear on Scandinavian news programs again, we're diving into Joachim Trier's quiet but complex exploration of generational trauma and the interpersonal sturm und drang of familial artists, Sentimental Value! Along the way, we discuss stage fright, sibling vs. only-child life, and an unsettling trend that's showing up in every single film we are covering this season. (And, of course, the proper pronunciation of Skarsgård!) Head to our PATREON for ad-free episodes, full video episodes, and more!

Hear (or watch!) the full episode over on our PATREON! Some songs are so great, it doesn't even matter that they're performed by groups that aren't even real. Are you ready to rock? In PRETEND?? That's right, today we're discussing our top three FAVORITE movie bands. What movie musical group is YOUR favorite?

Grab your giant hole in the floor and your crimes against nature, because we're diving into Guillermo Del Toro's 2025 gothic sci-fi epic, Frankenstein! Along the way, we discuss the awesomeness of practical sets, the flaws in Victorian tower design, and the way colors tell a story -- especially when it's RED! Head to our PATREON for video episodes, ad-free episodes, and more!

Head to our PATREON for the full episode! Assemble your crack team and take off your glasses while murmuring "My God!" because you're in forced proximity and there's only one bed, because we're talkin' TROPES! What's your fave? Least fave?

Grab your ramyun, your terrifyingly adorable cat demon, and your generational trauma, my little soda pops, because we're closing the Honmoon by diving into Netflix's SMASH HIT PHENOMENON... KPop Demon Hunters. Along the way, we unpack the enemies to lovers trope, sing the praises of gravity-defying hair, and analyze just what made this Sony flick the little animated KPop movie that could -- and DID! Head to our PATREON for video episodes, ad-free episodes, and more!

Head to our PATREON to hear the full episode, watch video episodes, and more! We've all had it happen... a character appears onscreen wearing the most amazing piece of art constructed and BOOM -- changed for life! Of course, now we are burdened with the lifelong yearning for a dress we can never have in real life... but it's ALMOST as fun to gaze longingly at them and gush about them on a podcast!

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!!