A twice-weekly chat with friends who love movies -- and who know one does NOT have to be a snob to be a cinephile! Join us on Mondays for discussions of common film topics, tropes, and news, and on Thursdays for a recap and review of a beloved cinema classic. Follow us on Instagram @filmbrospod for extras and to keep up with the latest news!
The Film Bros podcast is an absolute gem in the world of film discussion. From the moment I started listening, I knew I had stumbled upon something truly special. Alex and Steph, the hosts of this podcast, bring such a refreshing and non-snobbish approach to their discussions that immediately drew me in. Their love for movies is evident in every episode, and their camaraderie and chemistry make for an incredibly enjoyable listening experience.
One of the best aspects of The Film Bros podcast is the humor infused throughout each episode. Alex and Steph have a fantastic comedic dynamic that keeps me laughing out loud from start to finish. They have a knack for finding the perfect balance between thoughtful analysis and lighthearted banter, creating a podcast that feels both informative and entertaining. It's rare to find hosts who can make you laugh while also providing insightful commentary on films, but these ladies do it effortlessly.
Another standout aspect of this podcast is the diverse range of topics they cover. Whether it's discussing specific films or exploring broader themes in the world of cinema, Alex and Steph bring their unique perspectives to every episode. Their passion for movies shines through in their discussions, and they always manage to provide fresh insights that make me appreciate films even more. Additionally, they aren't afraid to dive into controversial subjects or tackle challenging discussions, which adds depth to their episodes.
While it's difficult to find any significant faults with The Film Bros podcast, one minor drawback could be that some listeners may not connect with their comedic style or sense of humor. Comedy is subjective, after all, and what makes one person laugh might not resonate with someone else. However, even if their humor isn't everyone's cup of tea, there's still plenty to enjoy in terms of the hosts' knowledge and passion for movies.
In conclusion, The Film Bros podcast has quickly become one of my absolute favorites. Alex and Steph's infectious enthusiasm for films combined with their wit and insight make for an incredibly enjoyable listening experience. Whether you're a casual moviegoer or a dedicated cinephile, this podcast is sure to entertain and inform. I highly recommend giving it a listen and supporting these talented hosts who truly deserve all the recognition they can get.
TW: Discussion of suicide WE ARE MAD AS HELL, AND WE'RE GONNA TALK ABOUT IT ON A PODCAST! Hey bros! Today, we're talking about the disturbingly prescient and hilariously dark classic, Network! Along the way, we discuss the evolution of the 24-hour news cycle, the crazy ways aging has changed in the last 50 years, and Sidney Lumet's long history of never dropping anything less than a pure banger! Head to our PATREON to watch video episodes, check out our Thursday discussion episodes, and more!
Hear (or watch!) the full episode over on our PATREON! "Two ADHD-riddled women scar the public with embarrassing crush confessions, villainous cinematic hot takes, and reality TV brain rot as they unsuccessfully attempt to play a game without any tangents!" ... is ONE way to describe this episode! Bros, today we're playing a little game, and we invite you to play along at home! On the way, we discuss Love Island, Materialists-Gate, and Alex's deeply controversial Pixar crush.
BROS STRAP IN BECAUSE THIS IS A SPICY ONE! On today's ep, we discuss Celine Song's sophomore exploration of love and reality, the beautiful and complex movie causing meltdowns all over TikTok -- The Materialists! Along the way we discuss the backlash and the shocking ways so many people seem to have misunderstood this film, as well as love, capitalism, and script structure. IG, TT, YT: @filmbrospod
SADDLE UP, BROS, because its time for Steph to watch her first classic western and discover she's in love with Val Kilmer! We're going all the way back to the Old West to discuss George P. Cosmatos' ICONIC classic, Tombstone! Along the way we discuss the crazy behind the scenes director shuffle, the classic problem of three blond wives who look the same and operate as a hive mind, and the raw magnetism of that sick, sick man, Doc Holliday.
The Bros are BACK in Hitch-land, and we're talking about one of his very darkest films -- Vertigo! Along the way, we discuss inopportune sexytime music, men's propensity for idolization, and the thin line between erotic and spooky as hell. Head to our PATREON to watch video episodes, hear weekly bonus episodes, and more!
Hear the full episode over on our PATREON! We all know the Wilhelm Scream, but did you know that there's a whole LIBRARY of sounds used in all your favorite movies? On today's episode, we discuss prolific stock sounds, iconic movie noises that instantly elicit a feeling, and we top it off with a QUIZ -- How Did This Sound Get Made?
Grab your filofax, your codependency issues, and your recording of Bennie and the Jets, because we're diving into 27 Dresses! Along the way, we discuss the fallacy of transactional relationships, the misogyny behind the "chick flick" concept, and whether or not anyone actually has 27 friends, let alone people wanting you in their bridal party. Watch this episode on video (and more!) over on our PATREON! IG, TT, YT - @filmbrospod GET TICKETS to Alex's upcoming Hollywood Fringe show!!
BROS, welcome back for SEASON 12! We're kicking things off with a true cinema classic, the blueprint for the modern adventure film and the source of nerd-with-a-whip-and-a-hat crushes the world over -- Raiders of the Lost Ark! Along the way, we discuss questionable age gaps, what exactly does belong in a museum, and the enduring fabulousness of character actor Alfred Molina! Head to our PATREON to watch video episodes, hear ad-free episodes, and more! Insta, TT, YT: @FilmBrosPod
As a movie duo ourselves, we are uniquely qualified to list some of the very best! On today's special bonus ep, we discuss all our favorite onscreen pairs. Along the way, we discuss the defunding of PBS and NPR, our ongoing obsession with The Pitt, and our potential (mostly joking) spinoff podcast, Ugly Women Ruin Everything! Head on over to our PATREON for video episodes, weekly bonus episodes, and more!
Grab your pickled garlic and your 1932 Dobro Cyclops Resonator because we're diving into Ryan Coogler's THRILLING new film, Sinners! Along the way we discuss the visceral ethereality of music, the perfect three-act structure, and the fascinating choice of an ancient Irish villain. Head to our PATREON to hear ad-free episodes, weekly bonus episodes, and more! IG, TT, YT - @filmbrospod
Grab your depressed best friend and hop in the stolen Ferrari, because we're SKIPPING SCHOOL on today's episode, all about John Hughes' classic, decade-defining teen romp, Ferris Bueller's Day Off! Along the way we discuss our own teenage truancy stories, Matthew Broderick's unbeatable charm, and Alex's CRAZY weekend getting stranded in the desert! Follow us on TT, YT, and IG @filmbrospod Head to our PATREON to hear weekly discussion episodes, watch video episodes, and more!!
Brush up your Jack Nicholson impression and get ready for group therapy, because we're diving into Milos Forman's seminal classic, ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST! Along the way, we discuss our own experiences with mental illness, the wildly sexist worldview of Ken Kesey, and the stellar performances of America's best 1970s character actors! Head to our PATREON for video episodes, bonus episodes, and more!
Hear (or watch!) the full episode over on our PATREON! Between prestige TV, classic comfort shows, and brand new movies in theatres, the bros have been BUSY! What have you been watching lately?? Insta, TikTok, & YouTube: @FilmBrosPod
We're gonna recap it... we're gonna recap the Declaration of Independence. Grab your giddily implausible plans and your earnest, ass-kicking line deliveries, because we're not diving into the Hudson -- no, that's gross, Nic Cage! -- but we ARE diving into Jon Turtletaub's cinematic fun-fest, NATIONAL TREASURE! Along the way we discuss the merits and pitfalls of implausibility, the secret gay love story that darest not speak its name, and the one-man FBI operation that is Harvey Keitel. Head to our PATREON for ad-free eps, video eps, weekly discussion eps, and more!
To hear (or watch) the full episode, head on over to our PATREON! On today's episode, the bros discuss the latest in Movie News -- With Spring comes the post-Awards Season wheelings and dealings, and an unsettling slump that has Los Angeles wondering what the future is for production and theatrical releases! There's also the return of multiple "cancelled" creatives, a new show on Apple that's so inside-baseball that everyone in Hollywood loves it -- even the people who hate it -- and a strange situation over at Amazon...
Angry men?? What else is new! That's an example of the pithy, topical comedy you can expect from the Bros, but don't worry -- there's PLENTY to joke, rage, mourn, and ponder about when discussing Sidney Lumet's feature film directorial debut, 12 ANGRY MEN! Along the way, we discuss the importance of rehearsal, the UTTER PERFECTION of the script, and, of course, the depressingly ever-present need for a story like this. IF YOU SO CHOOSE, Alex would love to invite donations to her KICKSTARTER for her upcoming LA Fringe show! Thank you!
Hear the full episode over on our PATREON! Listen up, Imagineers, because the Bros are here to pitch some SERIOUSLY PERFECT theme park experiences! From underserved kids movies to graphically violent cinema classics to weather-related fright-fests, these should be making their way to a park near you, as soon as some studio gives us a pile of money and some engineers! New MERCH just dropped, check out our cute lil mascot
MULTIPLES! Oh wait, no, it's just Alex and Steph! WE'RE SO BACK, BABY, and we're kicking off SEASON ELEVEN with Bong Joon-Ho's new sci-fi extravaganza, Mickey 17! Along the way, we discuss the ethics of cloning, the exhaustion problem with Trump parallels, and the joys of a signature scent! Check out our PATREON to watch video episodes, hear weekly discussion episodes, and more! We've got new MERCH, baby!!
Hear (or watch!) the rest of the episode over on our PATREON! Well, bros, it was a night of butter-yellow leather suits, loooooong speeches, excellent jokes by an adroit host, and a success story for the Little Movie that Could! We're once again joined by brilliant friend of the Pod, Chauncy, to discuss the highs, lows, surprises, and hilarities of the 2025 Oscars!
Grab your razzles and get ready to dance to Thriller like you're being held at gunpoint, because it's time to discuss Gary Winick's classic comedy, 13 GOING ON 30! Along the way we discuss the almost un-walkable line of the Born Sexy Yesterday trope, early 2000's fashion, middle school social trauma, and the winning charm of Jennifer Garner. Head to our PATREON for video eps, weekly discussion eps, ad-free eps, and more!
Hear the full episode over on our PATREON! ITS THAT TIME AGAINNNNN! Get your pen and paper and prepare to win your Oscar pool, because we're back with the wonderful Chauncy Taylor for our THIRD ANNUAL... how to predict the oscars.
Get your award speech ready, because it's time to maniacally infiltrate a famous actor's life and steal her job! That's right, we're diving into ALL ABOUT EVE -- and it's double the fun, because it's Steph's first Bette Davis movie! Along the way, we discuss woman's intuition, the merit of black and white movies, and the always-thrilling piping-hot tea of 1950s Hollywood! Head to our PATREON to hear (and watch!) ad-free episodes, weekly bonus episodes, and more! Insta, TikTok, & YouTube: @filmbrospod
Grab your spooky black mask and hand your chastity over to God, because it's time to dive into the Vienna music scene to discuss all things AMADEUS! Along the way, the Bros chat about the benefits of scenery chewing, the inherent metal-ness of classical music, and, of course, an old pod favorite... the MVT. Check out our PATREON for ad-free episodes, video episodes, discussion episodes, and more! Insta, TikTok, & YouTube: @filmbrospod
Hear (or watch!) the full episode over on our PATREON! It's that time again, Bros -- and this time we're joined by a REAL LIVE MOVIE SCORE COMPOSER! That's right, we're delighted to welcome Andrew Scott Bell to the game
Rounding out our last of the current films for this season, we're crawling on all fours (running to the movie theatre) to lap up some milk from a saucer (use our moviepasses) and dance to a slutty trumpets George Michael song (watch Babygirl)! Along the way we discuss the complex connections between kink, trauma, and film, the strange and ambiguous hotel doggie ending, and the male vs. female gaze, in erotic thrillers and in life. Listen to ad-free episodes, watch video episodes, access discussion episodes, and more over on our PATREON! Insta, TikTok, & YouTube: @filmbrospod
Hear the full episode over on our PATREON! Have you ever watched a movie and thought, with a couple minor tweaks, this could be a WHOLE other thing? Us too, which is why today we're pitching you our thoughts for movies being remade as different genres! YouTube, Insta, & TikTok: @FilmBrosPod
Grab your lycra leotard, your mysterious acid-green injectable, and your unsettlingly large bowl of shrimp, because we're talking THE SUBSTANCE! Along the way we discuss alternate castings, the bizarreness of "trendy" body types, the enduring mystery of Poot Levato, and more! Head to our PATREON for ad-free eps, video eps, bonus discussion eps, and more! Insta, TikTok, & YouTube: @FilmBrosPod
Head to our PATREON to hear & watch the full episode! From heart-wrenching losses of favorite characters, to murders that fully traumatized us as children, to DEEPLY satisfying ass-kicking villain deaths, preceded by iconic one-liners -- everyone loves a great death scene! On today's episode, the Bros discuss (and watch!) all their favorite cinematic perishes, as well as the 2025 Oscar nominations! Insta, TikTok, & YouTube: @filmbrospod
Grab your guitar, harmonica, and completely unattainable mystical ability to be a vessel for iconic poetry, because we're going to the Newport Folk Festival to discuss James Mangold's A COMPLETE UNKNOWN! Along the way, we discuss Timothée Shablagoo's INCREDIBLY impressive magic trick of a performance, the infuriating draw of the Special Boy narrative, Dan Fogler's doppelganger, and the intoxicating fascination of music industry hook ups. Head to our PATREON for video episodes, ad-free episodes, and more! YouTube, Insta, & TikTok: @filmbrospod
Hear the full episode over on our PATREON WHEWWWW Bros, it's day 23 and already this year is FULL of things to talk about. Scream about? Screaming and talking, that's pretty much the vibe. On today's episode, Alex shares her experience with the LA fires, the Bros discuss the CHILLING political theater of the TikTok "ban", Trump's new appointees for "Ambassadors to Hollywood", whatever that means, the drama behind The Brutalist's post-production AI use, the latest in the Baldoni/Lively Battle, the sad loss of David Lynch, and more. If you can spare it, PLEASE consider donating and sharing: Verified GoFundMe List to help many people affected by the fires The LA Food Bank Disaster Relief Fund Verified GoFundMe Directory to help displaced black families And also, since the world is existentially on fire as well, consider donating to: The ACLU Foundation Elevated Access to help people get access to reproductive healthcare The Transgender Law Center
BROS we are back and BOY has 2025 already been... what, like a decade? Discussion of current events to come this Thursday on the Patreon, but for today's SEASON TEN PREMIERE, we're going to an oooooky spoooooky city in Germany for a gothic, body-horror romp with Robert Eggers' masterful chomp-fest, NOSFERATU! Along the way we talk the ups and downs of stylized direction, the ✨yassification✨ of vampires in pop culture, and Nicholas Hoult's RATHER impressive year! Head over to our PATREON to watch video episodes, listen to discussion eps, ad-free eps, and more! Follow us on YouTube HERE! Follow us on Insta & TikTok @filmbrospod
Hear the whole episode over on our PATREON! It's our final episode of season nine, and we've got a LOT to cover! On today's ep, we kick things off with a deep dive into Blake Lively's lawsuit against Justin Baldoni. We also discuss the surprises and slam dunks of the 2024 box office, and go over everything you need to know before Awards Season (the very BEST season) kicks off! Insta & TikTok: @filmbrospod
Grab your sword and brush up on your immunity to iocane, because we're headed to Florin to enjoy Rob Reiner's DELIGHTFUL classic, THE PRINCESS BRIDE! Along the way, we discuss the sluttiness of a good sword fight, the terrible decisions only actors with undeveloped frontal lobes make, and, of course, the absolutely STACKED cast. Follow us on PATREON for ad-free episodes, video episodes, weekly bonus episodes, and more! Insta & TikTok: @filmbrospod
HEE HAW! Grab your lasso and get ready to pull down the moon, because we're going to Bedford Falls for Christmas to celebrate Frank Capra's inspiring classic, IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE! Along the way we discuss the utterly insane cognitive dissonance that happens around Christmastime, the exciting behind-the-scenes innovations that won the effects team an oscar, and the crazy story of how this film ruined showbiz friendships in order to get made! Head to our PATREON to watch video episodes, hear ad-free episodes, and more! Insta & TikTok: @FilmBrosPod
Grab your paint cans, your six inch long rusty nails, and your spirit of Christmas, because we're defending the homestead sociopathic-eight-year-old-style on today's episode, all about Chris Columbus' holiday classic, HOME ALONE! Along the way we discuss the creative (and delicious) ways certain effects were achieved, the pitfalls of being a lovely man who has the same name as a genocidal monster, and the questionable morality of every single choice made by every single person in this gem of a film. Head to our PATREON for ad-free eps, video eps, bonus eps, and more! Insta & TikTok: @filmbrospod
Listen to (or watch) the full episode over on our PATREON! What's your favorite movie villain? And what MAKES a character a villain, rather than an antagonist, a monster, an obstacle, etc.? On today's episode, Alex welcomes guest-host-with-the-most, Lukas Arnold! Lukas is an actor, comedian, content creator, and movie lover. You can catch him on Wild n' Out, over on his podcast, Two Nosy Meerkats, or on TikTok and Instagram @LukasTArnold! TikTok & Insta: @FilmBrosPod
Grab your leather skirts and get ready to fight an array of historically inaccurate but AWESOME beasts n' monsters, because its time to get in the ring to discuss Ridley Scott's sweaty, sandy followup, GLADIATOR II! Along the way we discuss what makes a well-justified sequel, the SHOCKING script that almost was, and, of course, the slutty slutty width of Pedro Pascal's shoulders.
What is This Feeling? I think its... the need to chit chat! Quick, we only have One Short Day to head to Dear Old Shiz and discuss the immensely Popular (and overwhelmingly amazing) WICKEEEEED! On the way we discuss our complicated relationships with musical theater, the almost absurd magnetism of Jonathan Bailey, and all that's to come in Act II next year. Subscribe to our PATREON for ad-free eps, video eps, weekly bonus eps, and more! Insta & TikTok: @filmbrospod
Grab your mouthguard and pads, because its time for the Film Bros to cover our VERY FIRST SPORTS MOVIE... RUDY! And just in time for Thanksgiving! Along the way, we discuss the gender politics of relentless pursuit, the importance (or lack thereof) of movies being "accurate", and Sean Astin's unending, unshakeable charm! Head over to our PATREON to hear ad free episodes, watch video episodes, and more! TikTok & Insta: @filmbrospod
Grab your acrylics and dollar bills and get ready to scramble through New York City looking for an insufferable child of a Russian Oligarch, because we're diving into Sean Baker's exciting, refreshing, and super entertaining instant classic, ANORA! Along the way we discuss the complex nuances of portraying sex work on screen and the true meaning of the ambiguous ending, as well as some exciting movies coming down the pipeline in 2025! Head to our PATREON for ad-free episodes, video episodes, weekly discussion episodes, and more! TikTok & Insta: @filmbrospod
Head to our PATREON to hear the full episode, as well as ad free eps, video eps, and more! Well, considering the goings on in the world, we thought this might be the best topic for our first discussion ep of Season 9 -- our comfiest, coziest pics for movies we watch when everything feels bananas! What are your favorite comfort movies? TikTok & Insta: @filmbrospod
It's SEASON NINE, bros! And we're kicking it off by diving into the sweatiest, the manliest, the most live tiger-y movie of Y2K -- that's right, it's time to take our chances in the ring with Ridley Scott's GLADIATOR! Obviously we're preparing for what can only be described as Alex & Steph's Personal Superbowl, GLADIATOR II (which we WILL be covering when it comes out!) -- but we also discuss the difficulty of having a psychopathic pain-in-the-ass for a family member, the absurdly effective longevity of practical affects, and, of course, what animal we think WE could beat in a Colosseum battle! Subscribe to our PATREON for ad-free eps, video eps, weekly discussion eps, and more! Insta & TikTok: @filmbrospod
BROS! We are BACK next week with SEASON NINE of our lil podcast, and we simply could not be more excited, more grateful, more overwhelmed with joy that our passion project has made it all the way to NINE SEASONS -- and we have many more in store! Here's a little taste of what's coming up in the next two months
Oh god. Here we go. Follow us at the: Film Bros Patreon Insta: https://www.instagram.com/filmbrospod Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@filmbrospod
Hear (and watch!) the full episode over on our PATREON! Bros, Steph might be away for this episode, but DON'T PANIC -- she'll be back soon, and in the mean time, Alex is joined by Meghann and Erin, two sisters and cohosts of the excellent podcast, MY SKEPTICAL SISTER! Today, we discuss the best (and worst) ghost movie tropes, traumatic childhood horror movie exposure, AND we even dissect one of Alex's personal, lived ghostly experiences!
Head to our PATREON for ad-free eps, video eps, and more! Grab your proton packs and twinkies because we're going back to 1984 for Ivan Reitman's GHOSTBUSTERS! Along the way, the Bros discuss the weird rizz of Bill Murray, the hilarious ways movies get made in Hollywood, and whether or not ghosts exist... and would they blow Dan Aykroyd?? Insta & TikTok: @filmbrospod
Hear the rest on our PATREON! Considering that we sometimes can barely get through a recording making sense in English, you may be surprised to learn that The Bros do enjoy quite a few international movies! From France to Poland to China to Spain to India and more, there are so many excellent films from all over the world -- and we'd love to see more! What are your favorite foreign films? Insta & TikTok: @Filmbrospod
Steph & Alex revere and rip on the 2009 space epic, Pocahontas in Space! Just kidding, it's Avatar. And Steph & Alex would formally like to apologize to James Cameron for any and all criticisms of this movie, and to please cast them in your next project. Follow us at the: Film Bros Patreon Insta: https://www.instagram.com/filmbrospod Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@filmbrospod
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Put on your black latex and take that red pill, because we're bending reality and running from Agents in The Wachowski's 1999 masterpiece THE MATRIX! Along the way, we discuss the horrifying weirdness of belly buttons, Carrie-Anne Moss' life-saving hotness, and the media-illiteracy of dudebros the world over! Subscribe to our PATREON for access to ad-free eps, full video eps, bonus discussion eps, and more!
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