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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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01:35:09

MATERIALISTS (2025)

The Film Bros ·

2025/06/17

BROS STRAP IN BECAUSE THIS IS A SPICY ONE! On today's ep, we discuss Celine Song's sophomore exploration of love and reality, the beautiful and complex movie causing meltdowns all over TikTok -- The Materialists! Along the way we discuss the backlash and the shocking ways so many people seem to have misunderstood this film, as well as love, capitalism, and script structure. IG, TT, YT: @filmbrospod

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01:29:59

TOMBSTONE (1993)

The Film Bros ·

2025/06/09

SADDLE UP, BROS, because its time for Steph to watch her first classic western and discover she's in love with Val Kilmer! We're going all the way back to the Old West to discuss George P. Cosmatos' ICONIC classic, Tombstone!Along the way we discuss the crazy behind the scenes director shuffle, the classic problem of three blond wives who look the same and operate as a hive mind, and the raw magnetism of that sick, sick man, Doc Holliday.

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01:40:59

VERTIGO (1958)

The Film Bros ·

2025/06/03

The Bros are BACK in Hitch-land, and we're talking about one of his very darkest films -- Vertigo!Along the way, we discuss inopportune sexytime music, men's propensity for idolization, and the thin line between erotic and spooky as hell. Head to our PATREON to watch video episodes, hear weekly bonus episodes, and more!

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15:31

Iconic Movie Sounds (Patreon Preview)

The Film Bros ·

2025/05/29

Hear the full episode over on our PATREON!We all know the Wilhelm Scream, but did you know that there's a whole LIBRARY of sounds used in all your favorite movies? On today's episode, we discuss prolific stock sounds, iconic movie noises that instantly elicit a feeling, and we top it off with a QUIZ -- How Did This Sound Get Made?

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01:26:26

27 DRESSES (2008)

The Film Bros ·

2025/05/26

Grab your filofax, your codependency issues, and your recording of Bennie and the Jets, because we're diving into 27 Dresses! Along the way, we discuss the fallacy of transactional relationships, the misogyny behind the "chick flick" concept, and whether or not anyone actually has 27 friends, let alone people wanting you in their bridal party. Watch this episode on video (and more!) over on our PATREON! IG, TT, YT - @filmbrospod GET TICKETS to Alex's upcoming Hollywood Fringe show!!

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01:40:11

RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK (1981)

The Film Bros ·

2025/05/19

BROS, welcome back for SEASON 12! We're kicking things off with a true cinema classic, the blueprint for the modern adventure film and the source of nerd-with-a-whip-and-a-hat crushes the world over -- Raiders of the Lost Ark!Along the way, we discuss questionable age gaps, what exactly does belong in a museum, and the enduring fabulousness of character actor Alfred Molina! Head to our PATREON to watch video episodes, hear ad-free episodes, and more! Insta, TT, YT: @FilmBrosPod

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01:09:56

Favorite Movie Duos 👯

The Film Bros ·

2025/05/05

As a movie duo ourselves, we are uniquely qualified to list some of the very best! On today's special bonus ep, we discuss all our favorite onscreen pairs. Along the way, we discuss the defunding of PBS and NPR, our ongoing obsession with The Pitt, and our potential (mostly joking) spinoff podcast, Ugly Women Ruin Everything!Head on over to our PATREON for video episodes, weekly bonus episodes, and more!

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01:25:27

SINNERS (2025)

The Film Bros ·

2025/04/28

Grab your pickled garlic and your 1932 Dobro Cyclops Resonator because we're diving into Ryan Coogler's THRILLING new film, Sinners!Along the way we discuss the visceral ethereality of music, the perfect three-act structure, and the fascinating choice of an ancient Irish villain. Head to our PATREON to hear ad-free episodes, weekly bonus episodes, and more! IG, TT, YT - @filmbrospod

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15:29

Best Movie Kisses 💋 (Patreon Preview)

The Film Bros ·

2025/04/24

Hear the full episode over on our PATREON 😚 Did someone say SLUTTY TRUMPETS?? On today's ep, we talk all things smoochin' -- our own first kisses, what makes a good kiss (real life) and what makes a good kiss (MOVIE), and, of course, our favorite onscreen lip locks. From sweepingly epic embraces to hothothot snowy canoodles, a good movie kiss can make or break a movie. What are YOUR faves?

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01:56:15

FERRIS BUELLER'S DAY OFF (1986)

The Film Bros ·

2025/04/21

Grab your depressed best friend and hop in the stolen Ferrari, because we're SKIPPING SCHOOL on today's episode, all about John Hughes' classic, decade-defining teen romp, Ferris Bueller's Day Off! Along the way we discuss our own teenage truancy stories, Matthew Broderick's unbeatable charm, and Alex's CRAZY weekend getting stranded in the desert! Follow us on TT, YT, and IG @filmbrospod Head to our PATREON to hear weekly discussion episodes, watch video episodes, and more!!

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01:44:16

ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST (1975)

The Film Bros ·

2025/04/14

Brush up your Jack Nicholson impression and get ready for group therapy, because we're diving into Milos Forman's seminal classic, ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST!Along the way, we discuss our own experiences with mental illness, the wildly sexist worldview of Ken Kesey, and the stellar performances of America's best 1970s character actors! Head to our PATREON for video episodes, bonus episodes, and more!

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15:05

What We've Been Watching (Patreon Preview)

The Film Bros ·

2025/04/10

Hear (or watch!) the full episode over on our PATREON!Between prestige TV, classic comfort shows, and brand new movies in theatres, the bros have been BUSY! What have you been watching lately?? Insta, TikTok, & YouTube: @FilmBrosPod

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01:53:10

NATIONAL TREASURE (2004)

The Film Bros ·

2025/04/07

We're gonna recap it... we're gonna recap the Declaration of Independence. Grab your giddily implausible plans and your earnest, ass-kicking line deliveries, because we're not diving into the Hudson -- no, that's gross, Nic Cage! -- but we ARE diving into Jon Turtletaub's cinematic fun-fest, NATIONAL TREASURE! Along the way we discuss the merits and pitfalls of implausibility, the secret gay love story that darest not speak its name, and the one-man FBI operation that is Harvey Keitel. Head to our

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15:37

Movie News | Amazon/MGM's Staff Shuffle, Scott...

The Film Bros ·

2025/04/03

To hear (or watch) the full episode, head on over to our PATREON!On today's episode, the bros discuss the latest in Movie News -- With Spring comes the post-Awards Season wheelings and dealings, and an unsettling slump that has Los Angeles wondering what the future is for production and theatrical releases! There's also the return of multiple "cancelled" creatives, a new show on Apple that's so inside-baseball that everyone in Hollywood loves it -- even the people who hate it -- and a strange

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01:44:31

12 ANGRY MEN (1957)

The Film Bros ·

2025/03/31

Angry men?? What else is new! That's an example of the pithy, topical comedy you can expect from the Bros, but don't worry -- there's PLENTY to joke, rage, mourn, and ponder about when discussing Sidney Lumet's feature film directorial debut, 12 ANGRY MEN! Along the way, we discuss the importance of rehearsal, the UTTER PERFECTION of the script, and, of course, the depressingly ever-present need for a story like this. IF YOU SO CHOOSE, Alex would love to invite donations to her KICKSTARTER for her

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14:54

Turning Movies Into Rides (Patreon Preview)

The Film Bros ·

2025/03/27

Hear the full episode over on our PATREON!Listen up, Imagineers, because the Bros are here to pitch some SERIOUSLY PERFECT theme park experiences! From underserved kids movies to graphically violent cinema classics to weather-related fright-fests, these should be making their way to a park near you, as soon as some studio gives us a pile of money and some engineers! New MERCH just dropped, check out our cute lil mascot 🍿

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01:33:58

MICKEY 17 (2025)

The Film Bros ·

2025/03/24

MULTIPLES! Oh wait, no, it's just Alex and Steph!WE'RE SO BACK, BABY, and we're kicking off SEASON ELEVEN with Bong Joon-Ho's new sci-fi extravaganza, Mickey 17! Along the way, we discuss the ethics of cloning, the exhaustion problem with Trump parallels, and the joys of a signature scent! Check out our PATREON to watch video episodes, hear weekly discussion episodes, and more! We've got new MERCH, baby!!

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15:26

Oscars Debrief with Chauncy Thomas (Patreon Preview)

The Film Bros ·

2025/03/06

Hear (or watch!) the rest of the episode over on our PATREON!Well, bros, it was a night of butter-yellow leather suits, loooooong speeches, excellent jokes by an adroit host, and a success story for the Little Movie that Could! We're once again joined by brilliant friend of the Pod, Chauncy, to discuss the highs, lows, surprises, and hilarities of the 2025 Oscars!

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01:24:30

13 GOING ON 30 (2004)

The Film Bros ·

2025/03/03

Grab your razzles and get ready to dance to Thriller like you're being held at gunpoint, because it's time to discuss Gary Winick's classic comedy, 13 GOING ON 30! Along the way we discuss the almost un-walkable line of the Born Sexy Yesterday trope, early 2000's fashion, middle school social trauma, and the winning charm of Jennifer Garner. Head to our PATREON for video eps, weekly discussion eps, ad-free eps, and more!

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15:22

How to Predict the Oscars ✨ with Chauncy Thomas...

The Film Bros ·

2025/02/27

Hear the full episode over on our PATREON!ITS THAT TIME AGAINNNNN! Get your pen and paper and prepare to win your Oscar pool, because we're back with the wonderful Chauncy Taylor for our THIRD ANNUAL... how to predict the oscars.

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