Episodes

Kyra joins us again to have a secret romance in Call Me By Your Name then reveal our nation's secrets with Steven Spielberg's The Post. Later we tackle why we sometimes come across as overly-opinionated, why films like The Post are hard to pull off, and much more! Intros: (0:00) This episode's strange setup and schedule, plus Henry hasn't packed for Sundance! Review: (4:31) Call Me By Your Name Review: (28:40) The Post Listener Mail: (1:18:55) Why/how are we so cynical about movies? Why are ...

To temporarily take the place of this week's regular show (bad weather, so sorry), here's The Film Buds' first ever bonus episode! Braden and Henry recorded this a few months back -- and it's all about director Steven Soderbergh! We cover Out of Sight (1998), Traffic (2000), The Informant! (2009), Contagion (2011), and Magic Mike (2012). Hope you enjoy and sorry again about the inconvenience! We're trying our very best! Check back soon for our next weekly show! Intros: (0:00) Our personal exper...

We try to contain a military disaster with Joe Wright's Darkest Hour then crack a code in The Imitation Game (2014). Later Chloe gives us her perspective on the Golden Globes, then we talk the new Red Sparrow trailer, big 2017 movies we didn't mention in our Top 10s, what era we would like to live in (and what would we do), and more! Intros: (0:00) Braden's roller coaster story, Chloe's getting forgetful, and Henry's awkward first date Review: (12:35) Darkest Hour Retro Review: (36:53) The Im...

Our friend Kyra joins us to get small with Alexander Payne's Downsizing then count down our favorite films of 2017. Later we tackle movie rapid-fire questions and more!!! Intros: (0:00) Henry's long-awaited Christmas gift to Braden Review: (10:15) Downsizing Best of 2017: (42:58) Our best and worst films of the year Listener Mail: (2:11:00) Fun movie trivia/rapid-fire questions Picks of the Week: (2:19:58) Henry - Batman Begins (Amazon); Chloe - Jungle (Amazon) and Godless (Netflix); Braden...

We fall in love with Guillermo Del Toro's The Shape of Water then team up with an orc in Netflix's Bright. Later we tackle our favorite type of narrative structures/styles and what movie trends we hope to see more (and less of) in 2018. Intros: (0:00) Well, is Chloe's dad a drone enthusiast or not? Review: (9:23) The Shape of Water Review: (48:30) Bright Listener Mail: (1:27:38) What are the best narrative film structures and styles? What movie trends to we want more/less of in 2018? Picks ...

We fight the First Order in Star Wars: The Last Jedi then try to live up to our father's legacy with J.J. Abrams' Star Trek (2009). Later we tackle new trailers for Ocean's 8 and Sicario 2: Soldado plus the most underrated franchises and films and the best way to break into your career field. Intros: (0:00) Our special guest Jacob Bowers (#1) updates us about his post-college life Review: (7:31) Star Wars: The Last Jedi Retro Review: (42:57) Star Trek (2009) News: (1:10:20) Ocean's 8 and Sic...

Braden's back to help us follow our dreams with The Disaster Artist then make the worst movie ever made in Tim Burton's Ed Wood (1994). Later we tackle new trailers for Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom and Alita: Battle Angel, plus what movies most influenced us as well as our favorite guilty pleasures. Intros: (0:00) Chloe got to meet The Room's Greg Sestero Review: (9:25) The Disaster Artist Retro Review: (43:01) Ed Wood (1994) News: (1:11:10) Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom and Alita: Battle...

We find our destiny with Coco then fight farmers in Wes Anderson's Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) and prepare for a scary holiday in The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993). Later we tackle Quentin Tarantino's potential Star Trek project, our favorite holiday movies, the scariest antagonists in cinema, and a little personal inquiry about the not-so-present Braden. Intros: (0:00) Braden's still sick and Chloe gets a little forgetful Review: (9:32) Coco Retro Review: (39:10) Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) H...

We take matters into our own hands with Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri then look back at Martin McDonagh's previous film, Seven Psychopaths (2012). Later we tackle Marvel's Infinity War trailer plus what type of film class we would like to teach, and the best movies to watch on a plane. (Also, Chloe has a "few" brief tangents about one of her favorite people ever: Musician Jack Antonoff) Intros: (0:00) Henry's San Francisco Police Story Review: (16:15) Three Billboards Outside Ebbin...

We try to find our true selves with Lady Bird then experience childhood mischief in The Florida Project and prepare for the rest of our lives in The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012). Later we tackle the Rampage trailer plus what historical figures deserve biopics and our favorite coming-of-age dramas. Intros: (0:00) Henry's upcoming trip to San Francisco and our other Thanksgiving plans Review: (12:40) Lady Bird Review: (48:13) The Florida Project Retro Review: (1:08:03) The Perks of Being...

We search for a killer in Murder on the Orient Express then fight to the front in Bong Joon Ho's Snowpiercer (2013). Later we tackle the new Deadpool 2 teaser, what traits we respect most in a director, and Gal Gadot's great stance against Brett Ratner for Wonder Woman 2. Intros: (0:00) Irritating experiences in Targets, public buses and movie theaters Review: (18:58) Murder on the Orient Express Retro Review: (47:30) Snowpiercer (2013) News: (1:17:58) Deadpool 2 teaser Mail: (1:32:10) What...

We become gladiators with Thor: Raganrok then search for a rebellious kid in Taika Waititi's previous film, Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016). Later we tackle the new trailer for Steven Spielberg's The Post, plus Amazon's Lord of the Rings TV series, why modern audiences are skeptical of unfamiliar source material, and some rapid fire movie questions! Intros: (0:00) Chloe's mentality on croissants Review: (6:50) Thor: Ragnarok Retro Review: (53:38) Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016) News: (1:17...

Our buddy Kyra joins us to destroy the neighborhood with George Clooney's Suburbicon then become obsessed with Tokyo Idols. Later we tackle theaters charging different prices for flops and hits, plus best movie characters of all time, and ranking essential films against fun disposable entertainment. Intros: (0:00) Odd Halloween stories Review: (12:30) Suburbicon Review: (1:01:49) Tokyo Idols (Netflix) News: (1:32:58) Theaters charging more for hits and less for flops Listener Mail: (1:48:12...

We give Vincent Van Gogh the spotlight with Loving Vincent, discover a secret world with Coraline (2009) then befriend a killer with Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho (1960). Later we tackle the Phantom Thread trailer, Michael Bay's Dora the Explorer movie, poorly-timed disaster movies, and our actor/director of choice for a dinner partner. Intros: (0:00) Henry's personal drama and his strange viewing of The Snowman Review: (11:50) Loving Vincent Retro Review: (35:28) Coraline (2009) Retro Review: (...

We get into family arguments with Noah Baumbach's The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected) then learn about serial killers with David Fincher's Mindhunter. Later we tackle the New Mutants trailer, loyalty to source material, and who should be the next Catwoman. Intros: (0:00) Chloe's Halloween costume dilemma Review: (8:56) The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected) Review (43:20) Mindhunter News: (1:11:01) New Mutants trailer Listener Questions: (1:27:58) Can staying too close to source ma...

Chloe's back to help discover the truth of Blade Runner 2049 and track down a hacker with the original Ghost in the Shell (1995). Later we discuss new trailers for Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Pacific Rim: Uprising plus get into the huge Harvey Weinstein sexual scandal, as well as the dilemma of Hollywood making money off of real-life tragedies. Intros: (0:00) Chloe was stuck in a mall with Mia Hamm, and Braden's troubles with theater audiences Review: (13:06) Blade Runner 2049 (Spoilers start...

We fly into enemy territory with American Made then face off with the Mexican drug cartel in Ridley Scott's The Counselor (2013). Later we tackle why the Academy seems to ignore horror movies at the Oscars, potential upcoming Film Buds special episodes, our picks for the Lego Cinematic Universe, and what we think of Jared Leto starring as Hugh Hefner. Intros: (0:00) Henry gets to teach podcasting to kids. Review: (6:25) American Made Retro Review: (33:01) The Counselor (2013) News: (1:02:03)...

We kick ass and take names with Kingsman: The Golden Circle then we befriend our enemies with the underrated retro spy movie The Man From U.N.C.L.E. (2015). Later we talk the new trailer for Wes Anderson's Isle of Dogs, what auteur filmmakers we want to see direct a blockbuster, and what cultural/societal issues do we want to see more of in Hollywood (very sorry for the static and mic noise!). Intros: (0:00) The Film Buds' unwanted reviewer Review: (10:35) Kingsman: The Golden Circle Retro Re...

We defend our house with Darren Aronofsky's mother! then run from a crazy woman with Guillermo Del Toro's Crimson Peak (2015). Later we tackle new trailers for Tomb Raider and Pixar's Coco, Claire Foy (The Crown) as the new Lisbeth Salander, good horror movies for October, why our star ratings are sometimes bipolar, and more! Intros: (0:00) Chloe's knee surgery Review: (6:30) mother! Retro Review: (47:23) Crimson Peak (2015) Discussion Topics: (1:08:55) Trailers for Tomb Raider and Coco, and...

Jacob Bowers joins us to talk Stephen King's It (minor spoilers!) then we try to save our child with Netflix's Little Evil. Later we discuss J.J. Abrams officially boarding Star Wars: Episode IX, the upcoming premium VOD service, as well as our picks of the week! Intros: (0:00) Jacob's experience at Dragoncon, and Chloe's worried about an upcoming guest. Review: (11:00) It Review: (56:40) Little Evil Discussion Topics: (1:15:02) J.J. Abrams officially directing Star Wars: Episode IX, and is ...

We fight for life with Good Time then get into the ring with David O. Russell's The Fighter (2010). Later we discuss director Colin Trevorrow's departure from Star Wars: Episode IX, what we think of the upcoming Iraqi version of American Sniper, and our favorite performances of the year so far. Intros: (0:00) Henry's Green Day concert. Review: (10:06) Good Time Retro Review: (39:25) The Fighter Discussion Topics: (1:02:20) Colin Trevorrow (Jurassic World) departs Star Wars: Episode IX; the Iraqi...

We get hyperthermia with Wind River then stand to win everything with No Country for Old Men (2007). Later we discuss James Cameron's controversial criticism of Wonder Woman, what the historically poor box office this past weekend could mean, and if Hollywood should stop trying to adapt anime into mainstream movies. Intros: (0:00) Henry is stoked for the Green Day concert, and one of his customers doesn't know the definition of a Frappuccino. Review: Wind River (7:50) Retro Review: No Country fo...

We trick the cops with Logan Lucky then hide our identities for the Netflix thriller What Happened to Monday. Later we discuss DC's Joker spinoff with Todd Phillips and Martin Scorsese, the Obi-Wan Kenobi movie, Apple investing $1 billion in original movie and TV content, sequels we want made, and our past jobs! Intros: (0:00) Chloe is finally away from her strange roommate, and why do Saturdays always bring out the oddest people? Review: Logan Lucky (8:34) Review: What Happened to Monday? (50:1...

We fight for Detroit, then track down a bank robber with Kathryn Bigelow's acclaimed action thriller, Point Break (1991). Later we discuss new trailers for Molly's Game and Noah Baumbach's The Meyerowitz Stories, the pros and cons of Hollywood stunts, and the best movies about female obsession. Intros: (0:00) Chloe is living with a stranger, and Braden didn't buy enough milk. Review: Detroit (11:38) Retro Review: Point Break (1:05:52) Talk of the Town: (1:42:03) Trailers for Molly's Game and The...