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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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01:34:48

RUDY (1993)

The Film Bros ·

2024/11/25

Grab your mouthguard and pads, because its time for the Film Bros to cover our VERY FIRST SPORTS MOVIE... RUDY! And just in time for Thanksgiving!Along the way, we discuss the gender politics of relentless pursuit, the importance (or lack thereof) of movies being "accurate", and Sean Astin's unending, unshakeable charm! Head over to our PATREON to hear ad free episodes, watch video episodes, and more! TikTok & Insta: @filmbrospod

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01:33:59

ANORA (2024)

The Film Bros ·

2024/11/18

Grab your acrylics and dollar bills and get ready to scramble through New York City looking for an insufferable child of a Russian Oligarch, because we're diving into Sean Baker's exciting, refreshing, and super entertaining instant classic, ANORA! Along the way we discuss the complex nuances of portraying sex work on screen and the true meaning of the ambiguous ending, as well as some exciting movies coming down the pipeline in 2025! Head to our PATREON for ad-free episodes, video episodes, weekly

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08:38

Steph & Alex's Comfort Movie Recs (Patreon Preview)

The Film Bros ·

2024/11/14

Head to our PATREON to hear the full episode, as well as ad free eps, video eps, and more! Well, considering the goings on in the world, we thought this might be the best topic for our first discussion ep of Season 9 -- our comfiest, coziest pics for movies we watch when everything feels bananas! What are your favorite comfort movies? TikTok & Insta: @filmbrospod

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01:41:43

GLADIATOR (2000)

The Film Bros ·

2024/11/11

It's SEASON NINE, bros! And we're kicking it off by diving into the sweatiest, the manliest, the most live tiger-y movie of Y2K -- that's right, it's time to take our chances in the ring with Ridley Scott's GLADIATOR! Obviously we're preparing for what can only be described as Alex & Steph's Personal Superbowl, GLADIATOR II (which we WILL be covering when it comes out!) -- but we also discuss the difficulty of having a psychopathic pain-in-the-ass for a family member, the absurdly effective

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01:20

SEASON NINE TEASER 🎉

The Film Bros ·

2024/11/05

BROS! We are BACK next week with SEASON NINE of our lil podcast, and we simply could not be more excited, more grateful, more overwhelmed with joy that our passion project has made it all the way to NINE SEASONS -- and we have many more in store! Here's a little taste of what's coming up in the next two months 🎉 ALSO, important Patreon information -- existing Patreon subscribers will NOT be affected by this, so do not stress! BUT, for anyone joining for the first time, please know that the App

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01:12:21

Megalopolis (2024)

The Film Bros ·

2024/10/14

Oh god. Here we go.Follow us at the: Film Bros Patreon Insta: https://www.instagram.com/filmbrospod Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@filmbrospod

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14:12

Ghost Movies and Spooky Experiences with MY SKEPTICAL...

The Film Bros ·

2024/10/10

Hear (and watch!) the full episode over on our PATREON! Bros, Steph might be away for this episode, but DON'T PANIC -- she'll be back soon, and in the mean time, Alex is joined by Meghann and Erin, two sisters and cohosts of the excellent podcast, MY SKEPTICAL SISTER! Today, we discuss the best (and worst) ghost movie tropes, traumatic childhood horror movie exposure, AND we even dissect one of Alex's personal, lived ghostly experiences!

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01:38:29

GHOSTBUSTERS (1984)

The Film Bros ·

2024/10/07

Head to our PATREON for ad-free eps, video eps, and more! Grab your proton packs and twinkies because we're going back to 1984 for Ivan Reitman's GHOSTBUSTERS! Along the way, the Bros discuss the weird rizz of Bill Murray, the hilarious ways movies get made in Hollywood, and whether or not ghosts exist... and would they blow Dan Aykroyd?? Insta & TikTok: @filmbrospod

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15:52

Favorite Foreign Films (PATREON PREVIEW)

The Film Bros ·

2024/10/03

Hear the rest on our PATREON!Considering that we sometimes can barely get through a recording making sense in English, you may be surprised to learn that The Bros do enjoy quite a few international movies! From France to Poland to China to Spain to India and more, there are so many excellent films from all over the world -- and we'd love to see more! What are your favorite foreign films? Insta & TikTok: @Filmbrospod

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01:39:24

AVATAR (2009)

The Film Bros ·

2024/09/30

Steph & Alex revere and rip on the 2009 space epic, Pocahontas in Space! Just kidding, it's Avatar. And Steph & Alex would formally like to apologize to James Cameron for any and all criticisms of this movie, and to please cast them in your next project. Follow us at the: Film Bros Patreon Insta: https://www.instagram.com/filmbrospod Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@filmbrospod

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16:29

The Movie Score Guessing Game ROUND TWO! (Patreon...

The Film Bros ·

2024/09/26

Hear the full episode over on our PATREON!

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01:56:17

THE MATRIX (1999)

The Film Bros ·

2024/09/23

Put on your black latex and take that red pill, because we're bending reality and running from Agents in The Wachowski's 1999 masterpiece THE MATRIX! Along the way, we discuss the horrifying weirdness of belly buttons, Carrie-Anne Moss' life-saving hotness, and the media-illiteracy of dudebros the world over! Subscribe to our PATREON for access to ad-free eps, full video eps, bonus discussion eps, and more!

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01:12:52

ROMAN HOLIDAY (1953)

The Film Bros ·

2024/09/16

Grab a cold coffee and a gelato and rev up that vespa, because the Bro's are going Euro, baby! That's right, we're covering William Wyler's romantic classic ROMAN HOLIDAY. We also discuss Gregory Peck's character's Joe Goldberg-esque tendencies, the correct way to not fall off a scooter, and the bittersweet perfection of a not-so-happy ending. Follow us on PATREON for ad-free eps, video episodes, and more! Insta & TikTok: @FilmBrosPod

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01:35:03

CHINATOWN (1974)

The Film Bros ·

2024/09/09

TRIGGER WARNING: Discussions of rape, child sexual abuse, domestic violence, and gun violence Forget it, Jake... it's a COMPLEX DISCUSSION ABOUT A VERY SERIOUS FILM BY TWO GOOBERS. THIS WAS A FUN ONE GANG! On today's episode, we dive into Shmoman Shmolanski's cinematic critical hit, Chinatown. We also discuss the perplexing rizz of Jack Nicholson, the pros and cons of period-appropriate eyebrows, and how the director of this movie belongs in prison 🤗 Check out our PATREON to watch the video

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14:45

Back to School Movies (PATREON PREVIEW)

The Film Bros ·

2024/09/06

Head to our PATREON to hear (or watch!) the full episode!It's that time of year, Bros! Gather your pencil cases and trapper keepers because we're going back to school, babyyy. What's your favorite academic film to put on in September?

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01:13:45

MY COUSIN VINNY (1992)

The Film Bros ·

2024/09/02

THE DEFENSE IS WRONGGGG We dive into one of the greatest comedy films of all time (and apparently one of the most legally accurate??) Follow us at the: Film Bros Patreon Insta: https://www.instagram.com/filmbrospod Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@filmbrospod

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13:29

Movie News | 8.29.2024 (PATREON PREVIEW)

The Film Bros ·

2024/08/29

Check out our PATREON to hear the full ep!On today's exclusive episode, the Bros do a deep dive on the drama unfolding with the It Ends With Us press tour! Plus the latest movie news, including Travis Kelce's burgeoning movie career, the Matthew Perry investigation, and the SAG strike.

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01:50:02

SHREK [2001]

The Film Bros ·

2024/08/26

Blue flower, red thorns. Blue flower, red thorns. Blue flower, red thorns. Man, this would be so much easier if I wasn't COLOR-BLIND! Is Shrek truly the perfect movie? Alex and Steph dive into a childhood fav in their season 8 premiere! (Spoiler: it is) Follow us at the: Film Bros Patreon Insta: https://www.instagram.com/filmbrospod Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@filmbrospod

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07:19

Season 8 Movie Lineup

The Film Bros ·

2024/08/21

We can't wait to get back to reviewing movies with you next week and, to get you as excited as we are, we wanted to share the list of movies we are going to be covering for SEASON 8!! Have you already seen most of these, or is it going to be a first time viewing experience? Do you have a favorite in the list? Let us know!

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16:48

Character Actors with Chris Calogero (PATREON PREVIEW)

The Film Bros ·

2024/08/10

Head on over to our PATREON to hear the full ep!Today the bros are joined by comedian and actor, Chris Calogero, to discuss that fundamental pillar of the entertainment industry -- the character actor. How does one BECOME a character actor? Who goes up on the Mount Rushmore of character actors? Can there still be character actors in a world less and less defined by type? WHEN WAS LINCOLN PRESIDENT?? IS LARRY KING DEAD??? We gotchu with the answers. Preorder HUSKY BOY, Chris's upcoming comedy album,

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