The Film Bros

ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER (2025)

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.
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FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH (1982)

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!
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A Conversation with Mark Mancina!

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!
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CITIZEN KANE (1941)

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!
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Film Festival Round-Up: Venice, Telluride, and More! (Patreon Preview)

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??
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RAISING ARIZONA (1987)

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.

WORST Movie Pick Up Lines (Patreon Preview)

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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!

DEAD POETS SOCIETY (1989)

O BROS, MY BROS! Happy first of September! We're kicking off the school year with a back-to-school CLASSIC, all about seizing the day, playing bongos in caves, and adoring Robin Williams with every fibre of one's soul: Dead Poets Society!
Along the way we discuss the behind the scenes drama between Williams and a potential director, the existential dread that 80's synth can cause, and, of course, the abject deliciousness of words!
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WEAPONS (2025)

At 2:17am, every kid in town logged into their Patreon and streamed the latest episode of The Film Bros... and they totally came back because it's wholesome blend of giggles and information was just too darn compelling to resist.
That's right, Bros! We're talking Weapons today, Zach Cregger's latest absolutely bonkers horror installment -- and there's a LOT to say! Along the way, we discuss the perils of sleep paralysis, Josh Brolin's surprising human-throwing sex appeal, and, of course, WITCHES.
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The Plot Guessing Game... Round TWO!! (Patreon Preview)

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We're back with another round of the Guess the Plot game, where we share movie titles and make each other try and pitch what we think the plot of that movie might be! Spoiler alert... we're wrong a lot 🤫
Along the way we also discuss Netflix's upcoming astrology-based hub, the ephemeral nature of summer, and what movies are coming up for the rest of this season here at The Film Bros!!
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