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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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01:32:09

BACK TO THE FUTURE (1985)

The Film Bros ·

2023/06/26

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... Follow us on Insta & TikTok @FilmBrosPod!

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01:21:07

Pirates of the Caribbean (2003)

The Film Bros ·

2023/06/19

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

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01:00:38

The Little Mermaid (2023) with Chris Calfa

The Film Bros ·

2023/06/12

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 Follow The Film Bros on Insta & Tik Tok: @filmbrospod

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01:12:16

THE MUMMY (1999)

The Film Bros ·

2023/06/06

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!

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51:06

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

The Film Bros ·

2023/05/29

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! Follow us on instagram and tiktok @filmbrospod

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02:10:29

STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE (1977)

The Film Bros ·

2023/05/04

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.

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01:15:47

Movies That Would Make the World a Better Place if...

The Film Bros ·

2023/05/01

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

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02:00:40

GET OUT (2017)

The Film Bros ·

2023/04/27

...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.

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01:12:31

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

The Film Bros ·

2023/04/25

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!

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01:02:03

Metaphorical Horror and the New Wave of Scary Movies...

The Film Bros ·

2023/04/25

On today's episode, the Film Bros try desperately to search for a non-bummer piece of Movie News. Then we're joined by actor and cohost of The Hot Date Podcast, Dan Domingues, to discuss all things horror -- including metaphorical monsters, franchises, tropes, and the future of scary movies! Follow us @filmbrospod on TikTok and Instagram

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01:41:54

CASABLANCA (1942)

The Film Bros ·

2023/04/20

Louis, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful podcast episode! That's right, we've got our transit papers to get us to Northern Africa, 1942, to discuss the classic movie... CASABLANCA! We dive into the love triangle of the century, featuring the two messiest people in the world... and a hot freedom fighter who should like call us or whatever if it doesn't work out with his wife lol okayyy?

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01:03:43

Our NICEST POSSIBLE Do Not Watch List

The Film Bros ·

2023/04/17

OK we're NOT HATERS I promise... but sometimes... sometimes we hate things. And we're here to talk about it today! But because this is a loving and positive podcast, we're gonna hate on these movies as NICELY as possible. What's on your Do Not Watch List?

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01:36:26

CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON (2000)

The Film Bros ·

2023/04/13

On today's ep, The Film Bros fly through the bamboo into the lush sets, epic love stories, masterful acting, and mind-blowing ass-kicking of Ang Lee's 2000 classic, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon! But not before reading a listener email, derailing the convo into the world of self-insert fanfictions, and explaining to Steph what "smut" means... Follow us on insta & TikTok @filmbrospod !

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37:13

Steph’s Favorite Directors and The Senses of ”Wonder”...

The Film Bros ·

2023/04/11

won·der - a feeling of surprise mingled with admiration, caused by something beautiful, unexpected, unfamiliar, or inexplicable. Steph discuses how every prolific director creates a sense of "wonder" in the viewer. You can define any of their styles with this little formula: adjective + "wonder". For Spielberg, it's Childlike Wonder. For Tarantino, it's Violent Wonder. Duh! :00 - Intro 1:47 - Movie News 5:18 - Discussion of Directors and the Sense of Wonder they Create 35:34 - Outro Thanks

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01:53:32

JURASSIC PARK (1993)

The Film Bros ·

2023/04/07

HOLD ON TO YOUR BUTTS because we're about to celebrate Alex's birthday by discussing her favorite movie of all time -- Jurassic Park! It's got dinos, its got Spielbergian lighting tropes, its got setup and payoff, and BOY does it have zaddies! Follow us on Insta & TikTok @filmbrospod Thanks for listening!

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01:02:20

Movies We Lied About Liking (or About SEEING) For Men

The Film Bros ·

2023/04/03

OH NOTHING JUST READING OUR PAST SELVES FOR FILTH OVER HERE. You've done it. We've done it. It's so easy. Someone says they love a movie and without even batting an eye, you're agreeing with them, knowing full well you've never even seen it! Join us for an exposing episode discussing movies we've lied about, as well as the latest shakeups over at Marvel, Netflix's current business plan, the millennial fever dream that was Glee, and deep-seated childhood social trauma! Follow us on insta and tiktok

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01:46:30

THE SIXTH SENSE (1999)

The Film Bros ·

2023/03/30

We may not see dead people, but we did see M. Night Shyamalan's 1999 OOKY SPOOKY CLASSIC, The Sixth Sense! Join us to discuss twists, ghosts, brilliant tension-building direction, and whether or not "cheese-dick" is EVER an acceptable thing to say... Follow us on Insta & TIKTOK NOW @filmbrospod!

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43:37

BONUS EP: THE FACE ON THE MILK CARTON (1995) with...

The Film Bros ·

2023/03/28

It's time for our first ever Obscure Movie of the Month bonus ep, and boy is this one a doozy! Ever wonder if you're not who you think you are? That you might have actually been kidnapped from a shoe store by a cult member and then raised by her rich-ass parents as a whole other person? Then you would get along great with Janey, the red-headed, Souvlaki-hating heroine of today's movie, THE FACE ON THE MILK CARTON! Meredith Lynch is a writer and pop-culture analyst whom you can find on the sosh meeds

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01:19:28

How to Pull Off a Successful Remake, Reboot, or Sequel

The Film Bros ·

2023/03/27

I know, I know. You hear "remake", you roll your eyes -- can't there be anything NEW anymore?? WE AGREE! But making a successful remake -- or sequel, or reboot -- is possible, if you follow these simple rules! (Call us, Warner Bros./Disney/Paramount/Universal, we have tips for youuuu) Follow us on insta @filmbrospod!

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01:38:39

CLUELESS (1995)

The Film Bros ·

2023/03/23

Did you really think we weren't gonna do this one?? AS IF!! Put on your white patent Mary Janes and walk the mean plaid streets of Beverly hills as we dive into the brilliantly directed, perfectly cast, cleverly written Amy Heckerling masterpiece, CLUELESS! Follow us on insta @FilmBrosPod!

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