Episodes

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April 12, 2020

123: Fleabag Live + Oh, Hello on Broadway + American Son

We cope with a recent tragedy in Phoebe Waller-Bridge's Fleabag Live then become obsessed with tuna in John Mulaney's Oh, Hello on Broadway (2017) and encounter racial profiling in American Son (2019). Later we tackle Atomic Blonde 2 coming to Netflix then try to figure out what Quibi is plus we also talk Silicon Valley - Season 2, Cheers, Rio Grande, and Logan Lucky. 0:00 - Intro: Music Buds Episode #6 Available Now 11:32 - Review: Fleabag Live 41:00 - Retro Review: Oh, Hello on Broadway (20...
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April 4, 2020

122: The Hateful Eight + Quarantine Entertainment Stories

We get stuck inside with our worst enemies in Quentin Tarantino's The Hateful Eight (2015) then read your quarantine entertainment stories (Thefilmbudspodcast@gmail.com) for our listener special! Later we tackle Tiger King, Avenue 5, Miracle Workers: Dark Ages, Band of Brothers, The Pacific, Dark Waters, and Onward. NOTE: We are working on our "remote" audio quality, so bear with us! 0:00 - Intro: Birthday Gifts / Chloe's Smoky House Incident / New Merch @ TheFilmBuds.com 26:41 - Retro Review:...
March 28, 2020

Bonus Podcast #3: Apr. 22, 2019 - Leonardo DiCaprio Films (Catch Me If You Can, The Aviator, Revolutionary Road, J. Edgar, The Great Gatsby, and The Wolf of Wall Street)

Have some extra time? Take a listen to our Leonardo DiCaprio bonus show, originally recorded back in April 2019! Our discussion includes Catch Me If You Can, The Aviator, Revolutionary Road, J. Edgar, The Great Gatsby, and The Wolf of Wall Street. (Notice: Our audio back then was not amazing, so please bear with us). Also check out new merch @ TheFilmBuds.com, our VIDEO PODCAST on Youtube, plus our third show, 'You Don't Need Anyone...,' available on all major streaming platforms! Stay safe! 0:...
March 19, 2020

Bonus Podcast #2: Apr. 6, 2019 - Brie Larson Films (Unicorn Store + Captain Marvel)

Seeing that coronavirus may possibly delay the recording of our regular show this week, we decided to release another one of our bonus shows (Thefilmbuds.bandcamp.com) free of charge! Originally recorded back in Spring 2019, Chloe and Henry sit down to tackle the films of Brie Larson! Our discussion includes her directorial debut, Unicorn Store (Netflix), and Captain Marvel (Disney+). 0:00 - Intro: COVID-19 PSA 3:23 - Review: Unicorn Store 30:22 - Review: Captain Marvel (By Henry Only) 44:05...
March 17, 2020

Bonus Podcast #9: Nov. 17, 2019 - Kristen Stewart Films (Twilight, Adventureland, Snow White and the Huntsman, Clouds of Sils Maria, Certain Women, and Personal Shopper)

Just in case you need a break from the stresses of coronavirus, here's our 9th bonus show (originally recorded in November 2019) free of charge! We hope everyone out there is staying safe and healthy as possible. And hopefully this extra content will be a nice respite for you from everything going on. This time around we tackle the films of Kristen Stewart. Our discussion includes Twilight, Adventureland, Snow White and the Huntsman, Clouds of Sils Maria, Certain Women, and Personal Shopper. Che...
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March 14, 2020

121: Obvious Child + The Wind Rises

Due to the coronavirus outbreak, we have decided to skip the theater this week and instead do another fun round of "movie-swap!" We warm up our partner's butter packet in Gillian Robespierre's Obvious Child (2014) then take flight in Hayao Miyazaki's The Wind Rises (2013). Later we discuss coronavirus halting/delaying major Hollywood productions, stress-free entertainment recommendations plus we also talk Bloodline - Season 1 and The Good Doctor - Season 3. 0:00 - Intro: New Merch Available at ...
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March 9, 2020

120: The Invisible Man + Taboo

We get preyed on by our dead ex-boyfriend in The Invisible Man remake then navigate 19th century London in Tom Hardy's FX series, Taboo (2017). Later we tackle Taika Waititi directing two Charlie and the Chocolate Factory animated series, Christian Bale cast in Thor: Love and Thunder, Back to the Future reboot plans plus we also talk Seberg, The Rockford Files, and Hunters. 0:00 - Intro: 'You Don't Need Anyone...' Podcast Is NOW LIVE / Henry's Kick*** Waiter / Chloe Throws A Special Party 12:5...
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Feb. 29, 2020

119: I Am Not Okay With This + Guns Akimbo

We encounter supernatural teenagerdom in Netflix's I Am Not Okay With This then go on a violent rampage for Daniel Radcliffe's Guns Akimbo. Later we discuss Jordan Peele's Candyman trailer, listener thoughts on I Am Not Okay With This plus we also talk Motherless Brooklyn, Private Life, Harriet, and The Outsider. 0:00 - Intro: Chloe's Sly Parking Skills + Wild Canvassing Stories 13:05 - Review: I Am Not Okay With This 42:41 - Review: Guns Akimbo 1:25:46 - News: Candyman Trailer 1:28:21 - Ma...
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Feb. 22, 2020

118: The Death and Life of John F. Donovan + A Tale of Love and Darkness

We worship a celebrity in Xavier Dolan's English-language debut, The Death and Life of John F. Donovan, then reflect on our troubled childhood with Natalie Portman's overlooked Israeli drama, A Tale of Love and Darkness (2015). Later we tackle Sonic the Hedgehog breaking box office records, some nice comments from our listeners plus we also talk Frozen II, Dallas Buyers Club, Hitch, and High Fidelity (2020). 0:00 - Intro: Henry's Birthday / US Health Care Problems / Chloe's Mock Trial Experienc...
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Feb. 16, 2020

117: Parasite + Ford vs. Ferrari

We invade a rich family's home in Bong Joon-ho's Best Picture winner, Parasite, then race at Le Mans with James Mangold's Ford vs. Ferrari. Later we discuss the new trailer for Wes Anderson's The French Dispatch, first footage of Robert Pattinson as Batman, awards shows' impact on cinema plus we also talk Judy, This Is The End, and Emma (2009). 0:00 - Intro: Henry's Surprise Academic Accolade 9:35 - Review: Parasite 32:22 - Review: Ford vs. Ferrari 1:02:25 - News: The French Dispatch Trailer...
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Feb. 9, 2020

116: Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn + Deadpool

Henry Wilkinson joins us to deliver kick*** girl power for Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn then revisit Marvel's favorite trash-talker in Deadpool (2016). Later we discuss the pros/cons of DC films sticking to R-ratings, the passing of legendary actor Kirk Douglas, Sam Raimi directing Doctor Strange 2 plus we also talk Gretel & Hansel, The Song of Names, Next In Fashion, I Like to Watch, Midway (2019), and Father of All... (album). 0:00 - Intro: Henry #2's Car...
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Feb. 4, 2020

115: Miss Americana + Gaga: Five Foot Two

We discover the magic of Taylor Swift in Miss Americana then put on our poker face for Gaga: Five Foot Two (2017). Later we tackle the exciting Hamilton movie announcement plus we also talk The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, The Crystal Calls – Making The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, and Dark Phoenix. 0:00 - Intro: "You Don't Need Anyone" Podcast Announcement 17:07 - Review: Miss Americana 1:11:55 - Retro Review: Gaga: Five Foot Two (2017) 1:54:46 - News: Hamilton Movie 1:59:49 - Pick...
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Jan. 26, 2020

114: Dolittle + Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children

We pull treasures out of a dragon's posterior in Robert Downey Jr.'s Dolittle then meet the members of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (2016). Later we tackle the Doctor Sleep director's cut announcement, the possible death of "pure comedies" plus we also talk Bounty Hunters - Season 2, Shrill - Season 2, Sex Education - Season 2, The Aeronauts, Prisoners, and The Witcher. 0:00 - Intro: RIP Kobe Bryant 8:58 - Review: Dolittle 43:48 - Retro Review: Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculia...
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Jan. 18, 2020

113: 1917 + American Sniper

We trek through no man's land for Sam Mendes' 1917 then experience the life of a legendary Navy SEAL in Clint Eastwood's American Sniper (2014). Later we tackle the 2020 Oscar nominations, Billie Eilish performing the No Time To Die title track, the current state of movie fandom plus we also talk You - Season 2, Insatiable - Season 2, Big Little Lies - Season 2, Underwater, Lady Bird, and The Zookeeper's Wife. 0:00 - Intro: Chloe's Strange Botanical Art Class / Potty Mouth Coming To NC 13:05 -...
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Jan. 11, 2020

112: Long Shot + Best of 2019

We reunite with our childhood crush for Seth Rogen's Long Shot then countdown the best movies of 2019! Later we introduce the first-ever annual Buddy Awards! And don't forget to check out our new Scarlett Johansson bonus show, available NOW at Thefilmbuds.bandcamp.com! 0:00 - Intro: Henry's Homeless Man Confrontation 19:41 - Review: Long Shot 53:00 - Discussion: Best of 2019 2:01:20 - Discussion: 1st Annual Buddy Awards 2:28:40 - Outro: Thefilmbuds.bandcamp.com Website: TheFilmBuds.com Bo...
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Jan. 3, 2020

111: Little Women + Bombshell

We own our story for Greta Gerwig's Little Women then take on Fox News with Jay Roach's Bombshell. Later we tackle the new trailer for A Quiet Place: Part II plus we also talk Lucy in the Sky, 22 July, Spectre, Alexander: The Ultimate Cut, Making It, and Drifters. 0:00 - Intro: Chloe's Holiday Present / Call Me By Your Name Thoughts 11:12 - Review: Little Women 1:19:16 - Little Women Spoiler Discussion 1:43:50 - Review: Bombshell 2:40:30 - News: A Quiet Place: Part II Trailer 2:52:38 - Pic...
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Dec. 26, 2019

110: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker + Cats

Henry Wilkinson joins us to end an epic saga with Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker then get bewildered by Tom Hooper's polarizing adaptation of Cats. Later we tackle our top movie moments of the 2010s (Part Two) plus we also talk Watchmen, Mrs. Fletcher, Parasite, Gemini Man, 31, The Witcher, Home for Christmas, and Rita. 0:00 - Intro: Chloe's Little Women Mini-Review / Holiday Gifts (Almost) All Around! 24:29 - Review: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker 1:16:18 - Spoiler Discussion: Star Wars:...
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Dec. 17, 2019

109: Black Christmas + 6 Underground

We fight possessed frat boys in Blumhouse's Black Christmas remake then try to comprehend Michael Bay's explosive Netflix thriller, 6 Underground. Later we tackle the second trailer for Top Gun: Maverick, the heated Richard Jewell controversy, our favorite movie moments of the 2010s plus we also talk The Goldfinch, H.G. Wells' Invisible Man: The Original Series, and Taskmaster. 0:00 - Intro: Henry Meets Michael Bay's Costume Designer 8:11 - Review: Black Christmas 44:40 - Review: 6 Undergroun...
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Dec. 12, 2019

108: Queen & Slim + Marriage Story

We become modern folk heroes in Melina Matsoukas' Queen & Slim then watch a relationship fall apart with Noah Baumbach's Marriage Story. Later we tackle the 2020 Golden Globe nominations, new trailers for No Time To Die, Black Widow, Wonder Woman 1984, and Ghostbusters: Afterlife, Aladdin star Mena Massoud's audition outrage plus we also talk Knives Out, Honey Boy, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, and Watchmen. 0:00 - Intro: Henry's Mannequin Pussy Concert 8:35 - Review: Queen & Slim 43:3...
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Dec. 1, 2019

107: The Irishman + Legend

We get de-aged for Martin Scorsese's The Irishman then experience the notorious Kray Twins in Tom Hardy's Legend (2015). Later we tackle Leonardo DiCaprio being accused of funding Amazon wildfires, Johnny Depp producing a musical about Michael Jackson's glove, a wacky round of 20 Questions plus we also talk Peter Pan (1953), Alice in Wonderland (1951), The Little Mermaid, Klaus, and Friday Night Dinner. 0:00 - Intro: Henry's (Second) Debit Card Debacle 15:10 - Review: The Irishman 1:04:48 - R...
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Nov. 24, 2019

106: Last Christmas + Charlie's Angels

We turn into mopey elves for Paul Feig’s Last Christmas then fight like bada** lady spies in Charlie’s Angels. Later we tackle Noah Hawley directing Star Trek 4, the new Michael Jackson biopic in development, creative control between directors and producers plus we also talk Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood, Sleeping Beauty, 6 Days, Finding Dory, Robin Hood (1973), Dollface, and the Impeachment Hearings. 0:00 - Intro: Kristen Stewart Bonus Show Available Now / Chloe's Old Bedtime Story 18:34 ...
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Nov. 13, 2019

105: Doctor Sleep + The Nightingale

Henry Wilkinson returns to help us find the Overlook Hotel in Stephen King's Doctor Sleep then survive the Tasmanian wilderness for Jennifer Kent's The Nightingale. Later we tackle the best horror movie director of 2019, the Aquaman 2 petition to remove Amber Heard plus we also talk Greatest Events of WWII in Colour, Dickinson, The Mandalorian, and The Lighthouse. 0:00 - Intro: Kristen Stewart Bonus Show Coming 11/16! 14:38 - Review: Doctor Sleep 1:13:17 - Review: The Nightingale 1:38:12 - M...
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Nov. 7, 2019

104: Jojo Rabbit + The King

We take a crap on some Nazis for Taika Waititi's JoJo Rabbit then struggle as a young leader with The King. Later we tackle the new trailer for Blumhouse's Invisible Man reboot, the controversial plans to "resurrect" James Dean using CGI plus we also talk My Friend Dahmer, This Way Up, The Good Doctor, Prodigal Son, Terminator: Dark Fate, Light of My Life, and Steve Jobs. 0:00 - Intro: Chloe's Narcolepsy Tests / Henry's Trip To Hanging Rock 14:41 - Review: Jojo Rabbit 1:00:02 - Review: The Ki...
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Oct. 31, 2019

103: The Lighthouse + The Light Between Oceans

We discover the secret power of The Lighthouse then form an unlikely family with Derek Cianfrance's The Light Between Oceans (2016). Later we tackle the Disney-Jojo Rabbit release controversy plus we also talk The Current War and The Beach Bum. 0:00 - Intro: Henry's Speeding Ticket Experience + Our Troubled Halloween Plans 23:55 - Review: The Lighthouse 1:04:30 - Retro Review: The Light Between Oceans (2016) 1:27:02 - Mail: Disney-JoJo Rabbit Release Controversy 1:43:06 - Picks of the Week:...