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3 Brothers Filmcast

3 Brothers Film

Deep dives on movies and cinema culture from 3 Brothers who love film. On 3 Brothers Filmcast, co-hosts Anders, Anton, and Aren Bergstrom of 3brothersfilm.com offer in-depth discussions on new releases and current topics that are shaping film culture. Subscribe for monthly episodes, as well as frequent bonus content and audio reviews. (Produced by Aren Bergstrom.)

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00:53:36

Episode 60: Frankenstein / One Battle After Another /...

3 Brothers Filmcast ·

2025/11/28

Is FRANKENSTEIN the movie Guillermo del Toro was born to make, or a movie that he’s essentially already made throughout his career? Anders and Aren explore the answer as they discuss del Toro’s latest for Netflix. They dig into the film’s adaptation of Mary Shelley’s novel, Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi’s performances, del Toro’s visual approach, and the religious implications of the film. Then, they sing the praises of Paul Thomas Anderson’s political action thriller ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER and

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00:56:33

Episode 59: Drafting the Top Horror Films of the Last...

3 Brothers Filmcast ·

2025/10/29

What’s your favourite horror movie of the past 10 years? For this year’s Halloween Horror episode, the Brothers dive into the last decade in horror films, which has been an especially fertile period for the popularity and success of the genre, measured by the success of new and old franchises, Oscar-nominations, and the concept of “elevated horror.” Each brother presents their picks for the horror films that have defined this recent renaissance, briefly discussing why they chose them and why these

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00:55:56

Episode 58: Highest 2 Lowest / High and Low /...

3 Brothers Filmcast ·

2025/10/01

Which Spike Lee are we getting with HIGHEST 2 LOWEST? The dazzling stylist and provocateur of DO THE RIGHT THING or the gun-for-hire genre filmmaker of OLDBOY? The Brothers dig into this question with a roundtable discussion of Spike Lee’s latest picture. They examine the performances, the music, the structure, and the commentary, before they turn to the picture Spike Lee remade: Akira Kurosawa’s HIGH AND LOW. They praise the Japanese noir classic as they examine its narrative structure, style, and

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00:56:33

Episode 57: The Naked Gun / Happy Gilmore 2

3 Brothers Filmcast ·

2025/08/27

Is comedy dead? And if it’s not, does it look something like this? On the latest episode, Anders and Aren dig into two of Hollywood’s biggest summer comedies. First, they examine THE NAKED GUN starring Liam Neeson. They compare the film to the classic series starring Leslie Nielsen, discuss its structural and generic approach, and examine the performances of the leads, Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson. Next, they compare HAPPY GILMORE 2 to the original film and ponder the various ways that Adam

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01:02:31

Episode 56: Superman (2025) / Superman on Film

3 Brothers Filmcast ·

2025/07/28

James Gunn’s new SUPERMAN evokes the visual brightness and narrative beats of a Silver Age comic book. It’s obviously a response to Zack Snyder’s grim Superman movies, MAN OF STEEL and BATMAN v SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE. But in being such a pointed response to past Superman movies, is it a successful Superman movie itself? The Brothers dig into this question as they grapple with the launch of the DCU in a roundtable discussion. In particular, they focus on the film’s tone, humour, casting, narrative

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01:03:41

Episode 55: 28 Years Later / 28 Days Later Series

3 Brothers Filmcast ·

2025/06/27

In 2002, Danny Boyle and Alex Garland revolutionized the zombie movie with 28 DAYS LATER. Did they do it again with 28 YEARS LATER? The Brothers dig into this question as they unpack 28 YEARS LATER, Boyle and Garland’s return to the horror series after 23 years. They explore the film’s impact as a bold work of horror filmmaking, the characters and the performances of Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Alfie Williams, the worldbuilding surrounding the Infected, and the thematic examination of British culture

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01:00:35

Episode 54: Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning...

3 Brothers Filmcast ·

2025/05/30

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - THE FINAL RECKONING sets itself up as the final film in the long running Tom Cruise spy series. Anton and Anders offer their thoughts on the film and how it fits into the legacy of the series. They get into the themes and how the film fits our current moment, with the A.I. villain, “The Entity.” During the conversation they note the film’s many references, not only to other films in the series, but also the James Bond films, RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK, and THE TERMINATOR. They end

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00:52:20

Episode 53: Remembering Val Kilmer Feat. Batman...

3 Brothers Filmcast ·

2025/04/25

What is your favourite Val Kilmer performance? There are a lot of ways to answer this question and the Brothers consider them all during a tribute to the late movie star, who passed away recently at the age of 65. The Brothers dig into the appeal of Kilmer as an actor and explore his most memorable and unique performances, his contributions to 1990s cinema, his approach to method acting, and his theatricality as an actor. During the conversation, they touch on various Kilmer films, including BATMAN

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01:00:50

Episode 52: Eephus / Best Baseball Movies

3 Brothers Filmcast ·

2025/03/31

What’s the best baseball movie of all time? It might be new, but Carson Lund’s EEPHUS belongs in the conversation. Anders and Aren dig into the independent baseball drama and explore the film’s approach to time, use of character actors, and uniquely cinematic exploration of baseball and the end of things. Afterwards, the Brothers discuss some of the best baseball movies of all time, including BULL DURHAM, FIELD OF DREAMS, and A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN.0:43 - Keynote2:10 - Table Talk: “Eephus”38:29 - The

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01:08:07

Episode 51: 2025 Oscars Roundup Feat. Conclave /...

3 Brothers Filmcast ·

2025/02/28

Do the Oscars matter anymore? The Brothers dig into this question as they discuss the 2025 Oscar nominations. First, they offer their general thoughts about this year’s nominees and where the Oscars stand as an institution in 2025. Next, they dig into the Best Picture nominees they didn’t discuss on previous episodes, including THE BRUTALIST, A COMPLETE UNKNOWN, CONCLAVE, EMILIA PÉREZ, NICKEL BOYS, THE SUBSTANCE, and WICKED. Finally, they offer their predictions for what movie will take home Best

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01:06:35

Episode 50: Nosferatu / Best of 2024

3 Brothers Filmcast ·

2025/01/16

If we had to get a remake of NOSFERATU in 2024, are we lucky that Robert Eggers made it? The Brothers examine this question as they discuss Eggers’ NOSFERATU remake starring Bill Skarsgård and Lily Rose-Depp. They dig into the film’s approach to the vampire story, its formal interests, its themes, and its performances. They also compare the film to Murnau’s and Herzog’s past NOSFERATU films. Afterwards, they turn their attention to 2024 as a whole as they share a few of the best movies, new and old,

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00:26:29

Bonus: What Makes a Movie a Christmas Movie?

3 Brothers Filmcast ·

2024/12/20

Is DIE HARD a Christmas movie? THE SOUND OF MUSIC? CHILDREN OF MEN? The Brothers examine whether these movies make for unconventional Christmas films in a roundtable discussion on what makes a movie a Christmas movie. They lay out their theories for how to define a Christmas movie and encourage some expansion of the traditional criteria, even as they push back on the subjectivity of the definition.0:54 - Roundtable: What Makes a Movie a Christmas Movie?Further Reading/Viewing:- 12 Unconventional

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01:17:11

Episode 49: Gladiator II / Gladiator

3 Brothers Filmcast ·

2024/12/11

Are you not entertained? The Brothers answer this question as they dig into Ridley Scott’s GLADIATOR II, his long-awaited sequel to the original film from 2000. They examine the film’s impact as a work of popular entertainment, dig into how it operates as a legacy sequel, debate its performances and action scenes, and ultimately examine how the film reflects our current political moment. Later, they discuss Scott’s original GLADIATOR and particularly how Russell Crowe’s Maximus remains arguably the

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01:23:44

Episode 48: Anora / Fall Roundup feat. Trap / Juror...

3 Brothers Filmcast ·

2024/11/27

Is ANORA a progressive indie all about representation and destigmatization, or a hilarious, madcap romantic thriller? Perhaps it’s a bit of both. The Brothers explore these questions and more as they review Sean Baker’s Palme d’Or winner. In particular, they focus on the film’s anthropological lens, its lead performance, its pacing, its humour, its setting, and, of course, the critical discourse surrounding the film. Afterwards, they go on a tour of their recent fall viewing, touching on revisits

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01:18:28

Episode 47: Megalopolis / Joker: Folie à Deux /...

3 Brothers Filmcast ·

2024/10/28

Who is this made for? It’s the question at the heart of the critical and commercial failure of two of the fall’s biggest movies: Francis Ford Coppola’s MEGALOPOLIS and Todd Phillips’ JOKER: FOLIE À DEUX. The Brothers examine both these films with roundtable discussions. In particular, they discuss the themes, visual approach, performances, and tonal oddness of MEGALOPOLIS and the provocative framing, social commentary, and audience contempt of JOKER: FOLIE À DEUX. They cap off the conversation by

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01:07:44

Episode 46: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice / Tim Burton /...

3 Brothers Filmcast ·

2024/09/20

Does Tim Burton still have the juice? The Brothers dig into this possibility during a roundtable discussion of BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE, his legacy sequel to his 1988 classic. After sharing their takes on the original BEETLEJUICE, the Brothers dig into the new film and examine its casting, storytelling, and gags. They broaden the discussion to examine Tim Burton’s overall career and discuss the film in light of all the other legacy sequels that exist in contemporary Hollywood.0:26 - Keynote2:32 -

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01:12:33

Episode 45: Alien: Romulus / Alien Series

3 Brothers Filmcast ·

2024/08/30

Can a movie embody the cynical impulses of modern Hollywood franchise filmmaking while still satisfying as a good movie? The Brothers examine this question during a roundtable discussion of Fede Álvarez’s ALIEN: ROMULUS. They discuss whether the movie worked for them, its connections to previous ALIEN movies, its approach as a slasher film, its inventive set pieces, and its cast. They also try to get at what the movie’s core themes might be before they extend the conversation to discuss the other

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01:10:00

Episode 44: Twisters / Twister & 90s Disaster Movies

3 Brothers Filmcast ·

2024/07/29

Is TWISTERS empty nostalgia or an effective summer blockbuster? The Brothers examine the success of Lee Isaac Chung’s TWISTERS in a roundtable discussion. First, they give their overall takes on the movie’s function as a summer blockbuster. Then, they dig into Lee Isaac Chung’s authorial approach to the material, the movie’s examination of climate change, the charismatic lead performances from Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones, the romantic storytelling, the eccentric supporting cast, and the film’s

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01:08:29

Episode 43: Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga / Mad Max Series

3 Brothers Filmcast ·

2024/06/25

Do you have it in you to make it epic? The Brothers ponder this question during a roundtable discussion of George Miller’s FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA. They start the conversation with some fast takes on every film in the MAD MAX series. Afterwards, they dig into FURIOSA specifically, exploring its action filmmaking, approach to myth, character building, and comparisons to FURY ROAD. They continue the discussion by broadening the focus to explore each other film in the series: MAD MAX, MAD MAX 2 (a.k.a

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01:08:41

Episode 42: Pulp Fiction 30th Anniversary / Top 3...

3 Brothers Filmcast ·

2024/05/28

Is PULP FICTION as good as it was in 1994? Worse? Better? The Brothers ponder the film’s impact on themselves and cinema as a whole in a roundtable discussion of Quentin Tarantino’s iconic crime film. They discuss the film’s cast, narrative, and style as well as compare its chapters and share their favourite characters and segments. Later, they broaden the conversation to discuss Tarantino’s entire filmography and share their top three Tarantino films.0:32 - Keynote7:05 - Roundtable: “Pulp

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