The Film Bros

Mid-Summer Movie News Discussion Time!

Well folks, we're halfway through the Summer Blockbuster season, and you know what that means -- time to check in with all the things goin' on in the world of movies! Come chat with us today about Pedro Pascal, reviving deceased actors for movie cameos, the sweatshop world of visual effects, the WGA strike, the Wes Anderson TikTok trend, The Flash drama, why Pixar needs to make us cry more, AND a bonus chat all about this whole Colleen Ballinger thingamajig. Come party!

BACK TO THE FUTURE (1985)

Rev up your Delorean and get ready to whitewash musical history, because it's time to skateboard right into BACK TO THE FUTURE! On today's ep, we discuss all things BTTF, including fun facts, alternative casting, and all our thoughts on some... *questionable* plotlines...
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Pirates of the Caribbean (2003)

Jump into a discussion about the best movie based on a theme park ride EVER. 
 

The Little Mermaid (2023) with Chris Calfa

Steph and Alex discuss the new live action Little Mermaid with the reigning expert on the film, Chris Calfa. These three DIVE into how they feel about live-action remakes, casting choices, and why flounder looks so much like an actual flounder.
 
Be sure to follow Chris on Instagram: @princesschriscosplay
And give his article a read: Dear Straight Women, The Little Mermaid is Not About You
 
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THE MUMMY (1999)

WELCOME TO THE HOTTEST HOT PEOPLE MOVIE EVER MADE! Take a shot every time one of us says any variation of "suck 'em dry".
Join us as we dive into fun facts, hot takes, and more, all about the classic Stephen Sommers swashbuckling desert romp!

The Writer’s Strike, Cannes, and the Summer Blockbuster

Welcome back to SEASON THREE of the Film Bros! We are so excited to dive into a summer vacay that is all about the Summer Blockbuster! Today we'll discuss the history of the summer blockbuster and why we love them, as well as some juicy movie news!
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STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE (1977)

It's the SEASON FINALE and we're so excited to jump into warp speed with the help of two experts -- boyfriends of the pod -- to help shepherd Steph into her first ever Star Wars experience! We discuss fun facts, the juicy baddie-ness of the Death Star, Luke's potential sociopathy, and the neverending relatability of C3P0's neurosis.

Movies That Would Make the World a Better Place if Everyone Saw Them

Good news! We’ve stopped drinking the Haterade and are putting our focus on the BRIGHT SIDE! On today’s ep, we’re discussing all the movies that we think would improve the world if everyone just sat down and watched them — after a particularly unhinged Movie News segment, that is.
Listen here for the The Award Goes To episode where Alex joined to discuss A Gentleman’s Agreement: HERE

GET OUT (2017)

...Get out...GET OUT! Just kidding, please stay and chat with us about the modern horror classic...Get Out! Steph and Alex rant and rave about their love for Jordan Peele, his incredible metaphorical horror style, and why this film was their favorite theater-going experience of all time.

BONUS EP: JUST MY LUCK (2006) with Meredith Lynch

What happens when you take Lindsay Lohan, Chris Pine, an adorable yet worryingly unsupervised child, Tovah Feldshuh with magic powers, progressively sex-work-positive messaging, George Bush's America, and a band of plucky young blokes from England, and put them all in a 2006 washing machine with too much Tide? Wellll you get JUST MY LUCK (2006). We're thrilled to be joined once again by Meredith Lynch for today's special bonus episode!