True Bromance Film Podcast

We're opening up the doors to the great hall and inducting the inaugural member to the True Bromance Film Hall of Fame. In order to rectify the grotesque errors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, we have established our own version of awards that are sure to stand the test of time and serve as the categorical barometer for success in film. The inaugural member of the True Bromance Film Hall of Fame is none other than the great Gary Oldman, who has been ignored by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for far too long. MOVIES DISCUSSED THIS WEEK: Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Hardcore Henry, Lee Daniels' The Butler, Hannibal, Sid and Nancy, Bram Stoker's Dracula, True Romance, The Fifth Element, The Book of Eli, Following, The LEGO Batman Movie Give us a review on iTunes...even if you don't listen...please. Thanks. You can follow us on Twitter at @TruBromancePodcast or on Facebook. You can send us feedback to truebromancepodcast@gmail.com or search for us on Letterboxd or Google+...and

We have the heavy weapons out and we're taking no prisoners as a highly-anticipated sequel is upon us. Keanu Reeves is back in the titular role as our favorite efficient assassin. We're hoping that the increased body count and the expanding world translate into more good times with John Wick: Chapter 2. MOVIES DISCUSSED THIS WEEK: John Wick: Chapter 2, Unbroken, Following, Batman: The Killing Joke, Chasing Amy, Ip Man, King Jack MUSIC PROVIDED BY: Le Goose (http://www.thegooseband.com, https://www.facebook.com/LeGooseband, https://youtu.be/aU4hKonbR_c) Give us a review on iTunes...even if you don't listen...please. Thanks. You can follow us on Twitter at @TruBromancePodcast or Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TrueBromanceFilmPodcast?ref_type=bookmark. You can send us feedback to truebromancepodcast@gmail.com or search for us on Letterboxd or Google+...and don't forget to check us out and the rest of our cohorts at followingfilms.com.

In a slightly abridged version of the show we are discussing the Ray Kroc biopic, starring Michael Keaton in the role of a charming, yet ruthless, business man who took an innovative way of serving food into a worldwide super power of deep fried goodness. The Founder tells the story of how Ray Kroc brought McDonald's to every corner of the globe and ushered in a new era of healthy eating. MOVIES DISCUSSED THIS WEEK: The Housemaid, Split, Paterson, Little Men, The Founder Give us a review on iTunes...even if you don't listen...please. Thanks. You can follow us on Twitter at @TruBromancePodcast or Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TrueBromanceFilmPodcast?ref_type=bookmark. You can send us feedback to truebromancepodcast@gmail.com or search for us on Letterboxd or Google+...and don't forget to check us out and the rest of our cohorts at followingfilms.com.

We are counting down our favorite films of the dumpster fire that was 2016 and to provide judgement to our highly unqualified criticism of film, we have two fellow podcasters joining us. Tim Costa of the First Time Watchers Podcast (@1sttimewatchers) and Kevin Thompson (@OptimusSolo) of the Cinema Geeks Podcast are with us to heckle and tell us how wrong Barry is and how glorious Jairo is. Give us a review on iTunes...even if you don't listen...please. Thanks. You can follow us on Twitter at @TruBromancePodcast or Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TrueBromanceFilmPodcast?ref_type=bookmark. You can send us feedback to truebromancepodcast@gmail.com or search for us on Letterboxd or Google+...and don't forget to check us out and the rest of our cohorts at followingfilms.com.

This is truly an exciting show for us for various reasons. First, we are reviewing a Martin Scorsese film as he returns with Andrew Garfield, Adam Driver, and Liam Neeson in Silence. We are also celebrating the return of Bromancing the Classics and our repertory player, Mr. Michael Denniston (@warmachinehorse), with a discussion about a favorite of the show, Last of the Mohicans. Enjoy as we shamelessly drool all over Daniel Day-Lewis and his glorious perfection. MOVIES DISCUSSED THIS WEEK: Last of the Mohicans, Silence, Goodbye To All That, The Founder, 20th Century Women, There Will Be Blood, Hidden Figures, Under the Shadow, A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night Give us a review on iTunes...even if you don't listen...please. Thanks. You can follow us on Twitter at @TruBromancePodcast or Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TrueBromanceFilmPodcast?ref_type=bookmark. You can send us feedback to truebromancepodcast@gmail.com or search for us on Letterboxd or Google+...and don't forget to check us out and the rest

J.A. Bayona is taking on the task of adapting a popular children's book into a big budget film and to help us discuss his efforts we have sought out a couple of book experts. Jess and Non of the great Joy Sandwich Podcast (@joysandwich) are joining us to debate whether Bayona can capture the magic of the novel and leave us in joyous tears. ADDITIONAL MOVIES DISCUSSED THIS WEEK: Elle, Captain Fantastic, Under The Shadow, The Handmaiden, The Wailing, The Infiltrator, The Lobster. Give us a review on iTunes...even if you don't listen...please. Thanks. You can follow us on Twitter at @TruBromancePodcast or Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TrueBromanceFilmPodcast?ref_type=bookmark. You can send us feedback to truebromancepodcast@gmail.com or search for us on Letterboxd or Google+...and don't forget to check us out and the rest of our cohorts at followingfilms.com.

The great Jamison Rabbitt (@JamisonRabbitt) is back with us and this time he's helping us with the latest award-hopeful, Fences. Does Denzel Washington's latest directorial effort have a shot at some hardware this season or is Fences nothing more than fodder for crying Viola Davis memes? Give us a review on iTunes...even if you don't listen...please. Thanks. You can follow us on Twitter at @TruBromancePodcast or Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TrueBromanceFilmPodcast?ref_type=bookmark. You can send us feedback to truebromancepodcast@gmail.com or search for us on Letterboxd or Google+...and don't forget to check us out and the rest of our cohorts at followingfilms.com.

We are ringing in the new year with champagne, movie yapping, and dreams about the prospects of the coming year. To celebrate the occasion, we're ogling Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone as they dance their way through the latest from Damien Chazelle, La La Land. Tune in and find out what had Barry dreaming about watching Passengers while he sat through La La Land. Give us a review on iTunes...even if you don't listen...please. Thanks. You can follow us on Twitter at @TruBromancePodcast or Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TrueBromanceFilmPodcast?ref_type=bookmark. You can send us feedback to truebromancepodcast@gmail.com or search for us on Letterboxd or Google+...and don't forget to check us out and the rest of our cohorts at followingfilms.com.

Let our nonsensical rambling be the soundtrack of your Christmas morning!! This week, we're giving you the lump of coal that you deserve by conducting a thorough examination of Michael Fassbender's gifts. Trust us...there is no present like our review of the highly anticipated, Assassin's Creed. Give us a review on iTunes...even if you don't listen...please. Thanks. You can follow us on Twitter at @TruBromancePodcast or Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TrueBromanceFilmPodcast?ref_type=bookmark. You can send us feedback to truebromancepodcast@gmail.com or search for us on Letterboxd or Google+...and don't forget to check us out and the rest of our cohorts at followingfilms.com.

Another round of Star Wars upon us and we assemble our own band of rogues to share in our excitement. Our old friends, Jon Mitchell and Casey Reid, join us to cross lightsabers and discuss the merits of Gareth Edwards' new look into the Star Wars universe. Give us a review on iTunes...even if you don't listen...please. Thanks. You can follow us on Twitter at @TruBromancePodcast or Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TrueBromanceFilmPodcast?ref_type=bookmark. You can send us feedback to truebromancepodcast@gmail.com or search for us on Letterboxd or Google+...and don't forget to check us out and the rest of our cohorts at followingfilms.com.

Awards season continues to attempt to heal our "Summer of 2016 Blockbuster" wounds with another film intended for awards contention. Tom Ford is back with Amy Adams, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Michael Shannon headlining a stellar cast in Nocturnal Animals. To help us discuss this film, we are joined by Shawn Pryor (@shawnrpryor), creator of the upcoming comic book series, Force. Check out and support FORCE: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/23808096/force-a-football-comic-book-series Give us a review on iTunes...even if you don't listen...please. Thanks. You can follow us on Twitter at @TruBromancePodcast or Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TrueBromanceFilmPodcast?ref_type=bookmark. You can send us feedback to truebromancepodcast@gmail.com or search for us on Letterboxd or Google+...and don't forget to check us out and the rest of our cohorts at followingfilms.com.

We are back from our week off and we have a jam-packed show. Michael Denniston of the War Machine vs. War Horse is back for his monthly installment of Bromancing the Classics and this week he's helping us discuss the manly merits of the first in the James Bond franchise, Dr. No. Along with that discussion, Michael helps us get into the Christmas spirit with our review of Bad Santa 2. Give us a review on iTunes...even if you don't listen...please. Thanks. You can follow us on Twitter at @TruBromancePodcast or Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TrueBromanceFilmPodcast?ref_type=bookmark. You can send us feedback to truebromancepodcast@gmail.com or search for us on Letterboxd or Google+...and don't forget to check us out and the rest of our cohorts at followingfilms.com.

Ruth Negga and Joel Edgerton attempt to capture the essence of Mildred and Richard Loving in Jeff Nichols' latest film, Loving. We share our thoughts on this film and more as we prepare for Thanksgiving gluttony. Give us a review on iTunes...even if you don't listen...please. Thanks. You can follow us on Twitter at @TruBromancePodcast or Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TrueBromanceFilmPodcast?ref_type=bookmark. You can send us feedback to truebromancepodcast@gmail.com or search for us on Letterboxd or Google+...and don't forget to check us out and the rest of our cohorts at followingfilms.com.

Our anticipation for the latest film from the director of Sicario and Prisoners, Denis Villeneuve, is high and we are excited to finally be discussing it. Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, and Forest Whitaker headline the sci-fi thriller, Arrival, and try to position the film for award contention. Give us a review on iTunes...even if you don't listen...please. Thanks. You can follow us on Twitter at @TruBromancePodcast or Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TrueBromanceFilmPodcast?ref_type=bookmark. You can send us feedback to truebromancepodcast@gmail.com or search for us on Letterboxd or Google+...and don't forget to check us out and the rest of our cohorts at followingfilms.com.

As the annual "awards season" films begin to hit the theaters, we are excited to tackle one of our most anticipated films of 2016. Mel Gibson is back behind the camera and attempting to capture and honor the story of Desmond T. Doss, portrayed by Andrew Garfield, in his latest film, Hacksaw Ridge. Give us a review on iTunes...even if you don't listen...please. Thanks. You can follow us on Twitter at @TruBromancePodcast or Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TrueBromanceFilmPodcast?ref_type=bookmark. You can send us feedback to truebromancepodcast@gmail.com or search for us on Letterboxd or Google+...and don't forget to check us out and the rest of our cohorts at followingfilms.com.

You never truly understand someone until you have walked a mile in their shoes. Attempting to understand the greatness of #ArtHouseJairo this week is friend of the show, David Hart, of Pop Culture Case Study (@pccasestudy). David is filling in for Jairo in an effort to understand the greatness of the True Bromance Film Podcast and to capture Barry's fascination with Viggo Mortensen's grooming practices in the indie film, Captain Fantastic. Give us a review on iTunes...even if you don't listen...please. Thanks. You can follow us on Twitter at @TruBromancePodcast or Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TrueBromanceFilmPodcast?ref_type=bookmark. You can send us feedback to truebromancepodcast@gmail.com or search for us on Letterboxd or Google+...and don't forget to check us out and the rest of our cohorts at followingfilms.com.

We have a couple of vigilantes on our hands this week in Jack Reacher and Harry Callahan who go to great lengths to bring justice to those that do wrong. We attempt to do Dirty Harry and Jack Reacher: Never Go Back justice by bringing on our repertory player, Mr. Michael Denniston of the War Machine vs. War Horse podcast, and debating the merits of great Hollywood icons, Tom Cruise and Clint Eastwood. Give us a review on iTunes...even if you don't listen...please. Thanks. You can follow us on Twitter at @TruBromancePodcast or Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TrueBromanceFilmPodcast?ref_type=bookmark. You can send us feedback to truebromancepodcast@gmail.com or search for us on Letterboxd or Google+...and don't forget to check us out and the rest of our cohorts at followingfilms.com.

We are sharpening our pencils, tightening our ties, and dusting off the old abacus to crunch some numbers and check out the latest from Ben Affleck. The week, we are joined by one of the members of the First Time Watchers Podcast, Walter Vinci, to review tax man fan fiction film, The Accountant. Give us a review on iTunes...even if you don't listen...please. Thanks. You can follow us on Twitter at @TruBromancePodcast or Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TrueBromanceFilmPodcast?ref_type=bookmark. You can send us feedback to truebromancepodcast@gmail.com or search for us on Letterboxd or Google+...and don't forget to check us out and the rest of our cohorts at followingfilms.com.

An early favorite for Best Picture, Birth of a Nation has taken a heavy beating because of Nate Parker's past. We take on the task of trying to discuss this film without any biases and judging the art and not the man. To help us with this task, our friend Dave of the Pop Culture Case Study (@pccasestudy) lends his thoughts and his incredible lack of tolerance for alcohol. Give us a review on iTunes...even if you don't listen...please. Thanks. You can follow us on Twitter at @TruBromancePodcast or Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TrueBromanceFilmPodcast?ref_type=bookmark. You can send us feedback to truebromancepodcast@gmail.com or search for us on Letterboxd or Google+...and don't forget to check us out and the rest of our cohorts at followingfilms.com.

We're going back to check out a film that has received a great deal of praise earlier this year with friend of the show, Kevin of the Cinema Geeks. In conjunction with its release on various VOD platforms, we are reviewing the latest from Taika Waititi, Hunt for the Wilderpeople. Give us a review on iTunes...even if you don't listen...please. Thanks. You can follow us on Twitter at @TruBromancePodcast or Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TrueBromanceFilmPodcast?ref_type=bookmark. You can send us feedback to truebromancepodcast@gmail.com or search for us on Letterboxd or Google+...and don't forget to check us out and the rest of our cohorts at followingfilms.com.