Episodes
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Do you have it in you to make it epic? The Brothers ponder this question during a roundtable discussion of George Millerâs 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. THE ROAD WARRIOR), MAD MAX: BEYOND THUNDERDOME, and MAX MAD: FURY ROAD. They offer each of their series rankings and assorted thoughts about how the series spawned the post-apocalyptic subgenre as a whole.
0:37 - Keynote
2:35 - Fast Takes: âMad Maxâ Series
6:12 - Roundtable: âFuriosa: A Mad Max Sagaâ
22: 53 - Roundtable: âMad Maxâ SeriesClips:
- Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) Warner Bros. Pictures
- Mad Max (1979) Roadshow Film Distributors
- Mad Max 2 (1981) Roadshow Film Distributors
- Waterworld (1995) Universal PicturesRead more of the 3 Brothersâ reviews, features, and roundtables at https://3brothersfilm.com
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Is PULP FICTION as good as it was in 1994? Worse? Better? The Brothers ponder the filmâs impact on themselves and cinema as a whole in a roundtable discussion of Quentin Tarantinoâs iconic crime film. They discuss the filmâs cast, narrative, and style as well as compare its chapters and share their favourite characters and segments. Later, they broaden the conversation to discuss Tarantinoâs entire filmography and share their top three Tarantino films.
0:32 - Keynote
7:05 - Roundtable: âPulp Fictionâ
53:33 - Roundtable: Top 3 Tarantino FilmsClips:
- âDuck Amuckâ (1953) Warner Bros. Pictures
- âThe Killersâ (1946) Universal Pictures
- âOnce Upon a TimeâŠin Hollywoodâ (2019) Sony Pictures Releasing
- âPulp Fictionâ (1994) Miramax Films
- âStar Warsâ (1977) Twentieth Century FoxRead more of the 3 Brothersâ reviews, features, and roundtables at https://3brothersfilm.com
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Is ROAD HOUSE truly ROAD HOUSE without Patrick Swayze? This question looms over the Brothers roundtable discussion of Doug Limanâs ROAD HOUSE, starring Jake Gyllenhaal. They discuss the filmâs action filmmaking, storytelling, setting, and approach as a remake before comparing it to Rowdy Herringtonâs original film starring Patrick Swayze. In particular, they outline some of the many reasons why the original film is not a guilty pleasure, but rather one of the best action films of the 1980s.
0:29 - Keynote
3:49 - Roundtable: âRoad Houseâ (24) vs âRoad Houseâ (89)Clips:
- âRoad Houseâ (1989) United Artists
- âRoad Houseâ (2024) Amazon MGM StudiosRead more of the 3 Brothersâ reviews, features, and roundtables at https://3brothersfilm.com
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Is DUNE: PART TWO this generationâs THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK? None other than Christopher Nolan suggested as much. The Brothers examine the success of Denis Villeneuveâs epic sequel in this roundtable discussion. In particular, they focus on the filmâs thematic approach, its Shakespearean ending, the performances of the all-star cast, the design and worldbuilding, its qualities as an adaptation, and its potential legacy within science-fiction cinema.
0:28 - Keynote
4:12 - Roundtable: âDune: Part TwoâClips:
- âDuneâ (2021) Warner Bros.
- âDune: Part Twoâ (2024) Warner Bros.
- âThe Empire Strikes Backâ (1980) Twentieth Century FoxRead more of the 3 Brothersâ reviews, features, and roundtables at https://3brothersfilm.com
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Indebted to Otto Premingerâs ANATOMY OF A MURDER as well as many prestige dramas from the 1980s and 1990s, Justine Trietâs ANATOMY OF A FALL is one of the best reviewed movies of 2023 and a nominee for Best Picture and Best Director at this yearâs Oscars. The Brothers dig into the film and its deliberately ambiguous storytelling in a roundtable discussion. In particular, they focus on the filmâs withholding of information, stylistic approach, interrogation of the French legal system, and showy performances. They also debate the filmâs central question: did she do it?
0:29 - Keynote
5:14 - Roundtable: âAnatomy of a FallâClips:
- âAnatomy of a Fallâ (2023) Le Pacte
- âThe Shining (1980) Warner Bros.Read more of the 3 Brothersâ reviews, features, and roundtables at https://3brothersfilm.com
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Has streaming permanently changed how we gauge success? Are BARBIE and OPPENHEIMER the future of Hollywood? The Brothers discuss these questions and more as they examine three possible trends in filmmaking and cinema during a bonus roundtable discussion.
0:22 - Roundtable: 3 Big Trends Going into 2024
Clips:
- âDuneâ (1984) Universal PicturesRead more of the 3 Brothersâ reviews, features, and roundtables at https://3brothersfilm.com
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What does a good modern blockbuster look like? Is it more like Takashi Yamazakiâs GODZILLA MINUS ONE or Zack Snyderâs REBEL MOON: PART ONE - A CHILD OF FIRE? The Brothers examine the state of modern, large-scale genre filmmaking in a roundtable discussion of GODZILLA MINUS ONE, the surprisingly successful new entry in the long-running kaiju series from Toho Studios. They discuss the filmâs dramatic approach, action sequences, and homages to the work of Steven Spielberg and Studio Ghibli before they turn their attention to Snyderâs REBEL MOON: PART ONE, the divisive directorâs attempt to create a space opera franchise on Netflix.
0:33 - Keynote
3:29 - Roundtable: âGodzilla Minus Oneâ
47:53 - Roundtable: âRebel Moon: Part One - A Child of Fireâ
Clips:
- âGodzilla Minus Oneâ (2023) Toho Studios
- âHenry Vâ (1989) Curzon Film Distributors
- âRebel Moon: Part One â A Child of Fireâ (2023) Netflix
- âStar Trek III: The Search for Spockâ (1984) Paramount Pictures
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When it came out in 1970, Donald Shebibâs GOINâ DOWN THE ROAD was considered the greatest English-language Canadian film ever made. Today, it remains one of the seminal films of Canadian cinema and a profound working class drama about shattered dreams in Toronto. In light of Donald Shebibâs passing late last year, Anton and Aren discuss GOINâ DOWN THE ROAD and why it remains such a powerful work to this day.
2:12 - Roundtable: âGoinâ Down the Roadâ
Clips:
- âGoinâ Down the Roadâ (1970) Chevron PicturesRead more of the 3 Brothersâ reviews, features, and roundtables at https://3brothersfilm.com
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Is NAPOLEON a heroic epic or a tragic comedy? Does Ridley Scott split the difference between the two in his historical epic starring Joaquin Phoenix as the French military commander-turned-emperor. The Brothers examine these questions during a roundtable discussion of Scottâs new film. In particular, they focus on the filmâs battle scenes, its performances, its portrayal of Napoleon as a great man of history, its comic elements, its point of view, and its comparisons to past Scott films as well as key influences, including Stanley Kubrickâs BARRY LYNDON and MiloĆĄ Formanâs AMADEUS.
0:23 - Keynote
6:23 - Roundtable: âThe NapoleonâClips:
- âAmadeusâ (1984) Orion Pictures
- âNapoleonâ (2023) Columbia PicturesRead more of the 3 Brothersâ reviews, features, and roundtables at https://3brothersfilm.com
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Is THE KILLER David Fincherâs return to form or Fincherâs self-reflexive critique of his own filmmaking habits? Could it be both? The Brothers dig into these questions during a roundtable discussion of Fincherâs latest film, which is currently streaming on Netflix. During the discussion, they also ask whether we should only expect great movies from great auteurs, examine the filmâs performances, discuss its critiques of modern society, compare it to film noirs of the past, and celebrate its standout action scene.
0:23 - Keynote
4:27 - Roundtable: âThe KillerâClips:
- âFight Clubâ (1999) 20th Century Fox
- âThe Killerâ (2023) NetflixRead more of the 3 Brothersâ reviews, features, and roundtables at https://3brothersfilm.com
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Additional Reading:
Adam Naymanâs review of âThe Killerâ for The Ringer: https://www.theringer.com/movies/2023/11/7/23949516/the-killer-movie-review-netflix-david-fincher -
Whatâs scarier? Emotional trauma or a literal demon? David Gordon Greenâs THE EXORCIST: BELIEVER seems to think both are plenty spooky as it recreates the structure of William Friedkinâs original film to explore evil, both psychological and spiritual. The Brothers dig into whether this gambit works in a roundtable discussion, which also touches on the filmâs role as a legacy sequel, its syncretic religiosity, its performances, and its success (or failure) as a horror film. Afterwards, they broaden the discussion to examine THE EXORCIST series as a whole, remarking on which films in the series work best and how the original film remains so iconic 50 years later.
0:29 - Keynote
4:55 - Roundtable: âThe Exorcist: Believerâ
55:18 - Roundtable: âThe Exorcistâ Series
1:19:21 - OutroClips:
- âDominion: Prequel to the Exorcistâ (2005) Warner Bros. Pictures
- âThe Exorcistâ (1973) Warner Bros.
- âThe Exorcist IIIâ (1990) 20th Century Fox
- âThe Exorcist: Believerâ (2023) Universal Pictures
- âFrom Dusk till Dawnâ (1996) Miramax Films
- âHalloween Endsâ (2022) Universal Pictures
- âIndiana Jones and the Dial of Destinyâ (2023) Walt Disney Pictures
- âStar Warsâ (1977) 20th Century FoxRead more of the 3 Brothersâ reviews, features, and roundtables at https://3brothersfilm.com
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Is A HAUNTING IN VENICE a horror movie? The marketing makes it seem like Kenneth Branagh has reinvented his Hercule Poirot series as a haunted house horror thriller, with grisly deaths, supernatural happenings, and an overwhelming atmosphere of dread. But does the movie match the marketing? Yes, and no. The Brothers dig into the filmâs genre positioning in a roundtable discussion. They also example the filmâs theatricality, Branaghâs roots as a Shakespeare actor and director, and the filmâs examination of spiritualism vs materialism. Later, they look back on the PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN trilogy to mark the 20th anniversary of THE CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL.
0:26 - Keynote
4:45 - Roundtable: âA Haunting in Veniceâ
48:15 - Roundtable: âPirates of the Caribbeanâ 20th Anniversary
1:04:47 - OutroClips:
- All Is True (2018) Sony Pictures Classics
- A Haunting in Venice (2023) 20th Century Studios
- Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Manâs Chest (2006) Buena Vista PicturesPirates of the Caribbean reviews:
- Anton on âThe Curse of the Black Pearlâ: https://3brothersfilm.com/blog/2023/9/5/review-pirates-of-the-caribbean-the-curse-of-the-black-pearl
- Aren on âDead Manâs Chestâ: https://3brothersfilm.com/blog/2023/9/7/review-pirates-of-the-caribbean-dead-mans-chest-2006
- Anders on âAt Worldâs Endâ: https://3brothersfilm.com/blog/2023/9/8/review-pirates-of-the-caribbean-at-worlds-end-2007Read more of the 3 Brothersâ reviews, features, and roundtables at https://3brothersfilm.com
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Apologies for the quality of Arenâs audio track, which was the result of an unforeseen technical issue.
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Whatâs your favourite movie of the 2023 summer movie season? The Brothers share their answers as they discuss BARBIE, OPPENHEIMER, SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE, SOUND OF FREEDOM, and other 2023 summer movie releases. They also examine the political discourse surrounding the smash successes of BARBIE and SOUND OF FREEDOM, shout out some of the summerâs notable indie releases, and share what memorable old films they caught up with this summer.
0:00 - Intro
0:14 - Roundtable: 2023 Summer Movie Roundup
23:17 - OutroRead more of the 3 Brothersâ reviews, features, and roundtables at https://3brothersfilm.com
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What are the most influential movies of the 1970s? The standard answer is to say STAR WARS and JAWS, as these two blockbusters reinvented Hollywood and became the lode stars of mainstream filmmaking for the following decades. But the Brothers argue that George Lucasâs AMERICAN GRAFFITI deserves to be in the conversation as one of the most influential Hollywood movies of the decade. In a roundtable discussion to mark its 50th Anniversary, the Brothers examine AMERICAN GRAFFITI and its various thematic and formal approaches, including its nostalgic lens, its performances, its characterizations, its experimental sound recording, and the filmâs indebtedness to the French New Wave.
0:00 - Intro
0:26 - Keynote
3:59 - Roundtable: âAmerican Graffitiâ
1:00:00 - OutroClips:
- American Graffiti (1973) Universal Pictures
- Mad Men (2007) AMC
- Phantom of the Paradise (1974) 20th Century Fox
- Star Wars: Episode I â The Phantom Menace (1999) 20th Century FoxSuggested Reading:
- Antonâs review of American Graffiti: https://3brothersfilm.com/blog/2023/8/25/review-american-graffiti-1973Read more of the 3 Brothersâ reviews, features, and roundtables at https://3brothersfilm.com
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Is ASTEROID CITY a great Wes Anderson film? The Brothers discuss Andersonâs latest in a roundtable discussion. Specifically, they share general thoughts, discuss whether Anderson is suffering from diminished returns, interrogate the performances and frame narrative, and offer possible avenues for accessing the meaning of the work.
0:00 - Intro
0:31 - Roundtable: âAsteroid Cityâ
19:59 - OutroClips:
- âAsteroid Cityâ (2023) Focus FeaturesRead more of the 3 Brothersâ reviews, features, and roundtables at https://3brothersfilm.com
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Does the world still need Indiana Jones? The Brothers examine this question during a roundtable discussion of James Mangoldâs INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY. They offer their general reactions to the film, compare it to past films in the series, debate the performances of newcomers Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Mads Mikkelsen, and examine how the film is stuck between recreating adventure serials of the past and embodying the flattened worldview of blockbusters of the present.
0:00 - Intro
0:59 - Keynote
4:22 - Roundtable: âIndiana Jones and the Dial of Destinyâ
55:36 - OutroClips from:
- Goldfinger (1964) United Artists
- Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023) Walt Disney Studios
- Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) Paramount Pictures
- Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) Paramount Pictures
- No Time to Die (2021) Universal Pictures
- Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) Paramount PicturesRead more of the 3 Brothersâ reviews, features, and roundtables at https://3brothersfilm.com
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Does THE FLASH epitomize the failure of the DCEU? The Brothers examine this question during a roundtable discussion of Andy Muschiettiâs new film starring Ezra Miller. After some general takes on the filmâs success (or lack thereof), they focus on the filmâs performances, chronology, strange tone, CGI cameos, and examine the confusing history of the DCEU writ large. They also dig deep into the filmâs use of false nostalgia and comparisons to the MCU, specifically SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME, before offering a brief review of SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE and pondering whatâs next for superhero cinema.
0:00 - Intro
1:04 - Keynote
4:54 - Roundtable: âThe Flashâ
49:04 - Review: âSpider-Man: Across the Spider-Verseâ
57:23 - OutroClips from:
- âAlly McBealâ (1997) 20th Century Fox
- âBatmanâ (1989) Warner Bros.
- âBatman Foreverâ (1995) Warner Bros.
- âBatman & Robinâ (1997) Warner Bros.
- âThe Flashâ (2023) Warner Bros.
- âPeacemakerâ (2022) Warner Bros.
- âSpider-Man: No Way Homeâ (2021) Sony PicturesRead more of the 3 Brothersâ reviews, features, and roundtables at https://3brothersfilm.com
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What are you excited to see in the 2023 summer movie season? Is Christopher Nolan just a dumb guy posing as a smart guy or will his OPPENHEIMER be the movie of the summer? Will INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY fall into the same trap as the Disney STAR WARS and MCU movies? Can Greta Gerwigâs BARBIE possibly be good? The Brothers ponder these questions and more as they preview the 2023 summer movie season.
0:00 - Intro
0:29 - The Current: 2023 Summer Movie Preview
27:05 - OutroClips:
- âThe Masterâ (2012) The Weinstein CompanyRead more of the 3 Brothersâ reviews, features, and roundtables at https://3brothersfilm.com
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Is RETURN OF THE JEDI the first prequel? The Brothers ponder this question during a roundtable discussion to mark the filmâs 40th anniversary. They examine the themes of this final film in the STAR WARS Original Trilogy, explore how the film makes the saga about a family instead of an individual, celebrate the filmâs technical achievements and performances, and dig into its remarkable editing. They also examine how it connects to the rest of the STAR WARS franchise and relitigate some of the filmâs most notorious elements, including George Lucasâs Special Edition edits and the presence of Ewoks and other family-friend creatures.
0:00 - Intro
0:44 - Keynote
2:47 - Roundtable: âReturn of the Jediâ
53:32 - OutroClips from:
- âDonkey Kong Country 2: Diddyâs Kong Questâ (1995) Nintendo
- âThe Empire Strikes Backâ (1980) 20th Century Fox
- âItâs a Wonderful Lifeâ (1946) RKO Radio Pictures
- âReturn of the Jediâ (1983) 20th Century Fox
- âStar Wars: Episode I â The Phantom Menaceâ (1999) 20th Century Fox
- âStar Wars: Episode III â Revenge of the Sithâ (2005) 20th Century Fox
- âStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalkerâ (2019) Walt Disney StudiosArenâs review of RETURN OF THE JEDI for their 2019 STAR WARS Retrospective: https://3brothersfilm.com/blog/2019/9/30/star-wars-episode-vi-return-of-the-jedi-1983
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The Brothers put on their best kevlar-reinforced three-piece suits for a roundtable discussion of Chad Stahelskiâs JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 4. They offer their impressions of this latest installment in the series, examine the action filmmaking, dig into some of its key themes, investigate the seriesâ worldbuilding, and celebrate the performances of Keanu Reeves and Donnie Yen. They also examine the filmâs video game qualities before they move onto a roundtable discussion of THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE, the video game blockbuster from Nintendo and Illumination.
0:00 - Intro
1:30 - Keynote
3:57 - Roundtable: âJohn Wick: Chapter 4â
47:53 - Roundtable: âThe Super Mario Bros. Movieâ
1:04 - OutroClips from:
- âAlice in Wonderlandâ (1951) Walt Disney Productions
- âJohn Wickâ (2014) Summit Entertainment
- âJohn Wick: Chapter 2â (2017) Lionsgate
- âJohn Wick: Chapter 4â (2023) Lionsgate
- âThe Sopranosâ (1999) HBO
- âThe Super Mario Bros. Movieâ (2023) Universal Pictures
- âSuper Mario 64â (1996) Nintendo
- âWho Framed Roger Rabbitâ (1988) Buena Vista PicturesRead more of the 3 Brothersâ reviews, features, and roundtables at https://3brothersfilm.com
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