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PODCAST

The Film Bros

Alexandra Kopko

A twice-weekly chat with two friends who love movies, and who know that 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.

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02:14:54

LOVE ACTUALLY (2003)

The Film Bros ·

2023/12/18

Employer/employee lustings, devastating heartbreaks, and some WILDLY out-of-pocket fat-shaming, oh my! But despite the fact that some of this 2003 classic aged like egg-nog out of the fridge, we still found a lot to love about Richard Curtis's starstudded holiday extravaganza, LOVE ACTUALLY. Subscribe to our PATREON for more holiday treats this month!

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12:41

Hot Animated Characters PART TWO (PATREON PREVIEW)

The Film Bros ·

2023/12/04

Head to the PATREON for the full episode! You had to know it was coming -- in the first Hot Animated Characters episode, we hadn't even touched the tip of the iceberg when it comes to weird, formative, borderline-problematic cartoon paramours. Thus, a PART TWO was necessary! Which animated character... - ...has the most rizz? - ...are you confident that NO ONE ELSE has a thing for, just you? - ...is your most basic crush that you know everyone else agrees with? - ...would you NEVER date under any

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02:08:52

BARBIE (2023)

The Film Bros ·

2023/11/28

HI BARBIE! Now that the strike is over, we can finally discuss the hot pink money printing phenomenon and cinematic masterpiece that was Greta Gerwig's BARBIE! Did you dress up? Did you see Oppenheimer on the same day?? What did you think???

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20:18

Alex & Steph’s TOP 5 TV SHOWS (PATREON PREVIEW)

The Film Bros ·

2023/11/25

Head to our PATREON to hear the rest! You know what's just like a movie but shorter... and moreso? TV, BABY! On today's episode, the bros discuss favorite TV shows, from sitcoms to trashy dramas to musical mental illness extravaganzas! What's your favorite show?

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01:34:32

CLUE [1985]

The Film Bros ·

2023/11/22

Flames...flames...on the sides of my face Steph and Alex dive into the classic whodunit, Clue! And they CANNOT stop quoting it. Seriously. Is this the most quotable movie of all time? Want to chat with us even more about movies, life, pop culture, and more? Join us over at our Patreon!

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16:04

What Are We Watching?? (PATREON PREVIEW)

The Film Bros ·

2023/11/16

Hear the full episode over on our PATREON Now that the strike is over, we can finally discuss all the movies and TV shows we've been devouring the past few months! From Barbenheimer to Marvel to the hottest award show contenders, the bros run the gamut. What are you watching??

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01:37:02

The A24 Deep Dive (PATREON PREVIEW)

The Film Bros ·

2023/11/10

How did A24 go from startup distributor in a little office in Manhattan to one of the most talked-about production companies in the world? The story is a FUN ONE. Special thanks to our listener, Michael, for suggesting this excellent topic. Today, we dive into the true story of A24's rise to indie darling on the forefront of the cinematic cutting edge. And y'all? This story has gotta be made into a movie, because the TWISTS AND TURNS! What's your favorite A24 movie?? Head to the PATREON

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01:36:36

PAST LIVES (2023)

The Film Bros ·

2023/11/06

Start gearing up for awards season because this new movie from writer-director Celine Song is going to be a CONTENDER! On today's ep, we dive into the yearning, aching love stories and outrageously beautiful cinematography of PAST LIVES, as well as trading tales of tracking down old flames and meeting our partners' exes. Grab your tissues and your zen philosophies about life, lets do it!

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01:24:24

EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE (2022) (EXTENDED...

The Film Bros ·

2023/10/31

Sadly the bros were a bit busy this week, but we'll be back on wednesday with brand new content for the Patreon! In the mean time, please enjoy this EXTENDED rerelease of our EEAAO ep -- a bro fave -- and also, you can watch the VIDEO version of this episode FREE over on our Patreon!

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01:23:53

EIGHTH GRADE (2018)

The Film Bros ·

2023/10/23

Pack your motivational post-its and your tissues, it's time to travel back to EIGHTH GRADE, Bo Burnham's directorial debut! Along the way, we'll discuss our own eighth grade memories/nightmares, and do some earnest inner child healin'. Gucci! Watch the full video episode on the patreon

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01:27

Hollywood Scandals That Rocked Our World (Patreon...

The Film Bros ·

2023/10/18

To hear the full episode, head to our PATREON!

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01:17:21

THE VVITCH (2015)

The Film Bros ·

2023/10/16

Spooky Szn -- and the SAG Strike -- continues, so today we're sticking with the A24 Scaries and diving bonnet-first into the grim, puritanical, ooky-spooky world of Robert Eggers' THE VVITCH. Join us on Patreon for weekly discussion episodes, full video episodes, and more!

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05:28

What Makes a Movie Star (Patreon Exclusive PREVIEW)

The Film Bros ·

2023/10/12

To hear the full episode, head to our Patreon!

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01:49:54

HEREDITARY(2018)

The Film Bros ·

2023/10/09

Steph and Alex are BACK for season FOUR with a spooky, scary, A24 classic...Hereditary. And who better to have on this premiere episode than the spooky sommelier herself, Sara Kennedy! We are so excited to launch our Patreon this season, and we hope to see you over there for bonus episodes and lots more content: Become a Patron of the Film Bros! And be sure to follow Sara over on Insta: Follow Sara

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01:30:55

THE LOBSTER (2015)

The Film Bros ·

2023/08/15

A24 ROCKS THE MOST and we can talk about movies again!! On today's ep, the Bros visit the ooky-spooky hilarious hotel that is Yorgos Lanthimos's THE LOBSTER. What animal would you pick to be turned into?? Let us know on TikTok and Insta @FilmBrosPod!

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01:21:37

Reality TV, Celebrity Breakups, & Hollywood Lawsuits,...

The Film Bros ·

2023/08/08

We're still honoring the strike's No Promoting Struck Work rule -- although with a CRUCIAL amendment that we get to at the beginning of the episode!! -- so instead of covering a movie, we're diving into all the latest piping hot pop culture tea! On today's ep, we discuss the latest strike news, Bachelor Nation, the summer of celeb break ups, Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater's showmance, Lizzo's lawsuit, Elon and Zuckerberg's cage match, and so much more! Follow us on Insta & Tiktok

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01:28:29

... And We Can READ, Too!!

The Film Bros ·

2023/08/01

REUPLOAD -- sorry everybody about the glitchy version before! On today's episode, the Bros eschew moving pictures for this snazzy lil thing called BOOKS -- they're like movies but its words on a page and then a movie happens in your head! What are your favorite books? Let us know @filmbrospod on TikTok and Insta!

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01:26:49

JAWS (1975)

The Film Bros ·

2023/07/24

A tiger shark...a whatttt? Steph and Alex discuss the film that created the summer blockbuster as we know it today, their fear of sharks and, well, everything, and gush about Steven Spielberg being practically perfect in every way (except maybe War of the Worlds but, hey, no one's perfect).

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01:38:48

INDEPENDENCE DAY (1996)

The Film Bros ·

2023/07/10

TODAY... WE CELEBRATE... JEFF GOLDBLUM'S SLUTTY LITTLE NECKLACE! That's right, it's time to venture back to the wild, pre-9/11 world of 1996, when Bill Pullman was president and Will Smith was unbelievably considered "just a sitcom star"... Enter Roland Emmerich!!

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01:28:51

Mid-Summer Movie News Discussion Time!

The Film Bros ·

2023/07/04

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!

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