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!

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! If you need help with mental health and do not know where to start, head to NAMI -- the largest grassroots mental health organization, which can help you find resources, understand conditions better, and connect you with fellow human beings who can genuinely help and support. And if you are looking to start therapy (woo!), head to Psychology Today for a comprehensive, user-friendly search to find the right practitioner for YOU. None of this is sponsored. We just genuinely love you and want to make sure everyone has access to help if it is ever, ever needed <3 

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. Head to our PATREON to listen to ad-free episodes, watch video episodes, and more!

Head to our PATREON for the full episode! 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!! IG & TT: @filmbrospod

Grab your cherry-red Fender Telesonic and your nostalgia-wrapped existential crisis, because we're SWITCHING BODIES TODAY -- JK, we're not, but we ARE discussing both Freaky Friday (2003) and it's brand new "lega-sequel", Freakier Friday! Along the way, we discuss what makes a nostalgia-grab successful, the hilarious grossness of getting older, no matter the phase of life, and the absolute SUPREMACY of Jamie Lee Curtis! Head over to our PATREON to hear ad-free episodes, watch video episodes, and more!

Hear the full episode over on our PATREON! Bros, there's a LOT going on right now! On today's ep, we dive into the latest goings on in Hollywood, including new celebrity couples, new movie studio breakups, and the surprise horror hit dominating the box office. We also chat about Eminem's controversial new popcorn bucket, Ice Cube's almost iconically derided new War of the Worlds film, and the upcoming indie film boom coming out of India!

WELCOME BACK, BROS! We're kicking off season THIRTEEN with a chit chat all about Fantastic Four: First Steps. On the way, we discuss what makes a Steph-favorable comic book film, the alternate castings that could've sent this movie in a totally different direction, and the importance of optimism, now more than ever! APOLOGIES for the sound in the beginning, Alex was on her travel mic -- but it levels out quickly! Did you see Fantastic Four? What did you think?? Head over to our PATREON for video episodes, ad-free episodes, and more!