The Fresh Faced Filmbro

The gang is back! Coming off the heels of the Oscar’s, the crew talks highs and lows of the past year in film. Mason, Jacob, and Ethan each reveal their top 10 movies of 2025, and look ahead to some of 2026’s most anticipated releases. Mason and Jacob also breakdown the Paramount-Warner Bros acquisition and how the deal will affect the industry moving forward.   Follow us on our socials! Instagram @emorrell.02 @mason.parker21 @jbw_02 Letterboxd  -21mparker -Ethan128 -jbwwatches

Join Mason, Ethan, and Jacob as they revisit Terrence Malick’s The Tree of Life. They explore why some films demand multiple viewings, how to approach challenging cinema, and ultimately what makes Malick’s film one of the greatest works of the 21st century.   Follow us on our socials! Instagram @emorrell.02 @mason.parker21 @jbw_02 Letterboxd  -21mparker -Ethan128 -jbwwatches

"Freedom is a funny thing, isn't it? When you have it, you don't appreciate it, and when you miss it, it's gone."   Join the crew as they delve into the breathtaking new film from master filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson, One Battle After Another. The discussion examines the film’s themes, performances, and craftsmanship, offering insight into one of cinema’s most celebrated directors at the peak of his powers.   Follow us on our socials! Instagram @emorrell.02 @mason.parker21 @jbw_02 Letterboxd  -21mparker -Ethan128 -jbwwatches

The crew comes together to talk about Zach Cregger’s Weapons, his follow-up to Barbarian and one of the most talked-about horror films of the year.   Follow us on our socials! Instagram @emorrell.02 @mason.parker21 @jbw_02 Letterboxd  -21mparker -Ethan128 -jbwwatches

Join the crew as they continue the Malick Monday's series with a deep dive into one of his lesser-known works, The New World.     Support us on Spotify by giving us a five-star review!!!   Follow us on our socials! Instagram @emorrell.02 @mason.parker21 @jbw_02 Letterboxd  -21mparker -Ethan128 -jbwwatches

In this episode, we dive deep into Terrence Malick's haunting and poetic war film The Thin Red Line (1998). More than just a story of soldiers in battle, Malick’s adaptation of James Jones’ novel explores the inner lives of men caught between the brutality of war and the beauty of the natural world. We unpack the film’s meditative narration, sweeping cinematography, and philosophical themes. The crew also delves into Malick's twenty-year hiatus from filmmaking, as well as the absurd and chaotic pre-production and production of the film.   Follow us on our socials! Instagram @thefreshfacedfilmbro @emorrell.02 @mason.parker21 @jbw_02 Letterboxd  -21mparker -Ethan128 -jbwwatches

Join the crew as they dive into the second film of Terrence Malick’s iconic career — and the next installment of our Malick Mondays series — the visually stunning and emotionally haunting Days of Heaven.   Follow us on our socials! Instagram @thefreshfacedfilmbro @emorrell.02 @mason.parker21 @jbw_02 Letterboxd  -21mparker -Ethan128 -jbwwatches  

Join the crew as they begin a brand-new podcast series, Malick Mondays. First up: Malick's 1973 directorial debut, Badlands.     Follow us on our socials! Instagram @emorrell.02 @mason.parker21 @jbw_02 Letterboxd  -21mparker -Ethan128 -jbwwatches

Join Ethan, Mason, and Jacob as they discuss Ryan Coogler’s new original film, Sinners. They explore the film’s rich tapestry of themes, including its portrayal of juke joints as cultural havens, the infusion of African American folklore, and the metaphorical use of vampirism to critique cultural exploitation.   Follow us on our socials!   Instagram @thefreshfacedfilmbro @emorrell.02 @mason.parker21 @jbw_02 Letterboxd  -21mparker -Ethan128 -jbwwatches

In this episode, the crew puts together sixty of the most iconic and beloved movies to go head-to-head in a thrilling bracket battle to determine which film reigns supreme! Join us as we debate, discuss, and maybe even disagree on which classics, personal favorites, and modern masterpieces deserve the crown.   Follow us on our socials! Instagram @thefreshfacedfilmbro @emorrell.02 @mason.parker21 @jbw_02 Letterboxd  -21mparker -Ethan128 -jbwwatches

The crew is back together in person! Jacob and Ethan join Mason as the crew discusses Abbas Kiarostami's 1997 Palme d'Or-winning film Taste of Cherry.   Follow us on our socials! Instagram @emorrell.02 @mason.parker21 @jbw_02 Letterboxd  -21mparker -Ethan128 -jbwwatches

The crew gathers together to finally reveal their top ten films of 2024, then looks ahead to what promises to be an incredible year for cinema in 2025!   Follow us on our socials! Instagram @thefreshfacedfilmbro @emorrell.02 @mason.parker21 @jbw_02 Letterboxd  -21mparker -Ethan128 -jbwwatches

The crew comes together to unpack The Brutalist, a dizzying, towering, confusing, immense, and bloated new film from Brady Corbet.     Follow us on our socials! Instagram @thefreshfacedfilmbro @emorrell.02 @mason.parker21 @jbw_02 Letterboxd  -21mparker -Ethan128 -jbwwatches    

In this episode, the crew discusses the sophomore directorial entry of renowned American photographer, RaMell Ross, in his masterful and daring creation, Nickel Boys. Adapted from the 2019 Colson Whitehead novel, the film follows Elwood Curtis, a Black high school student who is wrongfully placed in the Nickel Academy, a reform school for the youth.  Jacob, Mason, and Ethan also discuss how Ross is able to depict a uniquely intimate and human experience through his creative decisions, as well as this film’s impact on the medium. 

Join Jacob, Ethan, and Mason as they fight their way to draft the best winter movies! In this epic showdown, the three friends will battle it out to pick their ultimate collection of winter-themed films.   Please consider donating to support the victims of the LA fires, as your contribution can help provide crucial aid and resources for those affected by the devastation. All of your donations are greatly appreciated.   https://supportlafd.kindful.com/?campaign=1040812  https://www.redcross.org/donate/to/donation-to5.html/?srsltid=AfmBOooEy9VdvQp_YsYt_e3oJ7EuI88Fsgt9k6b3yu5GEsifMnrv_TpT&alloy_redirect=eyJ2IjoxLCJhZCI6IjU5Mjc5MToxOjB8MCw1OTI3OTE6MTowfDIsNTkyNzkxOjE6MHwxLDU4NzI1ODowOjB8MCw1ODcyNTg6MDowfDIsNTg3MjU4OjA6MHwxIn0%3D    Follow us on our socials! Instagram @emorrell.02 @mason.parker21 @jbw_02 Letterboxd  -21mparker -Ethan128 -jbwwatches

Join Ethan and Mason as they dive deep into Andrei Tarkovsky’s Nostalgia, a film that lingers in the mind long after the credits roll. Known for its spiritual depth, dreamlike imagery, and meditative pacing, Nostalgia is a masterpiece that reflects on themes of memory, exile, and the inexorable passage of time.    Follow us on our socials! Instagram @thefreshfacedfilmbro @emorrell.02 @mason.parker21 @jbw_02 Letterboxd  -21mparker -Ethan128 -jbwwatches

In this episode, Mason and Ethan dive deep into Possession (1981), Andrzej Żuławski’s harrowing masterpiece that remains one of the most polarizing, surreal, and haunting films ever made. A chilling exploration of love, madness, and the supernatural, Possession pushes the boundaries of psychological horror, blending intense performances with nightmarish imagery to create an experience that lingers long after the credits roll. Starring Isabelle Adjani and Sam Neill, the film centers on a woman whose unraveling marriage leads her into increasingly disturbing and inexplicable actions. Is she simply losing her mind? Or is there something far darker at play? Join Mason and Ethan as they dissect this complex and unsettling classic, unpacking its themes, performances, and the questions that continue to haunt viewers to this day.   Follow us on our socials! Instagram @thefreshfacedfilmbro @emorrell.02 @mason.parker21 @jbw_02 Letterboxd  -21mparker -Ethan128 -jbwwatches

The gang is back! In this episode, Jacob, Mason, and Ethan discuss director Sean Baker’s highly anticipated film, Anora. This film received the Palm d’Or award at the Cannes Festival and is a favorite in the “best picture” conversation for the upcoming Oscar cycle. Baker notably uses his films to tell and highlight stories about people in sex work, with Anora being a poignant and impressive installment in his catalog. Tune in to hear the fellas’ thoughts!   Follow us on our socials! Instagram @thefreshfacedfilmbro @emorrell.02 @mason.parker21 @jbw_02 Letterboxd  -21mparker -Ethan128 -jbwwatches

In this episode, Mason, Ethan, and Jacob discuss what some would consider to be the greatest directorial debut from an American director, David Lynch’s Eraserhead. This surrealist and enigmatic first feature from Lynch helped to establish himself as a premier auteur among his contemporaries. If you haven’t already, please give us a five star rating on your preferred listening platform! It helps new listeners find the pod! We appreciate you all!   Follow our Instagram Page! @thefreshfacedfilmbro   Follow us on our socials! Instagram @emorrell.02 @mason.parker21 @jbw_02 Letterboxd  -21mparker -Ethan128 -jbwwatches

In this episode, Jacob, Heath, and Ethan discuss Paul Thomas Anderson’s 1997 breakout film, Boogie Nights. With a star-studded cast, dazzling editing and cinematography, and a top-tier soundtrack, AND a screening in 35 mm, what more could you ask for? If you haven’t already, please give us a five star rating on your preferred listening platform! It helps new listeners find the pod! We appreciate you all!   Follow us on our socials! Podcast Instagram : @thefreshfacedfilmbro   Instagram @emorrell.02 @mason.parker21 @jbw_02 Letterboxd  -21mparker -Ethan128 -jbwwatches

Hope you brought your barf bags, folks! Jacob, Heath, and Ethan unpack the skin-crawling and unnerving new body horror flick, ‘The Substance’. Director Coralie Fargeat’s newest entry serves as a biting commentary on the many harmful beauty standards within the entertainment industry. The gang is here to discuss this, and more in this episode! If you haven’t already, please give us a five star rating on your preferred listening platform! It helps new listeners find the pod! We appreciate you all! Follow Us!   Instagram @emorrell.02 @mason.parker21 @jbw_02 Letterboxd  -21mparker -Ethan128 -jbwwatches

In this episode, Jacob and Ethan talk ‘Sing Sing’, a film that tells the story of a group of men involved in their Rehabilitation Through the Arts program at a maximum security prison. This beautifully touching film sources much of its talent from former incarcerated folks, and many characters in the film are billed as themselves. We highly recommend that you check out this film if you have the chance!   Learn more about Rehabilitation Through the Arts: https://rta-arts.org/    Follow us on our socials! Instagram @emorrell.02 @mason.parker21 @jbw_02 Letterboxd  -21mparker -Ethan128 -jbwwatches      

You ask, we answer! To celebrate the pod’s one year anniversary, we fielded any and all questions on the show’s second mailbag episode. Thanks so much for sticking with us! We appreciate you all.    Follow us on our socials! Instagram @emorrell.02 @mason.parker21 @jbw_02 Letterboxd  -21mparker -Ethan128 -jbwwatches

The gang discusses Spike Lee’s 1989 masterpiece, Do the Right Thing.  Covered in this episode are the crew’s various thoughts about the film, Mason’s recent move to LA, and, of course, TENET.   Follow us on our socials! Instagram @emorrell.02 @mason.parker21 @jbw_02 Letterboxd  -21mparker -Ethan128 -jbwwatches

Tune in as Mason and Ethan discuss one of the greatest works from Swedish director, Ingmar Bergman, Fanny and Alexander. The film is a wonderful concoction of autobiographical storytelling and Shakespearean drama, and the result is something incredible.   Follow us on our socials! Instagram @emorrell.02 @mason.parker21 @jbw_02 Letterboxd  -21mparker -Ethan128 -jbwwatches    

For the newest installment in the Tarkovsky Tuesdays series, Ethan and Mason dive into Tarkovsky's 1986 film, ‘The Sacrifice’. This was Tarkovsky's final film, which many consider to be his magnum opus.  *Disclaimer: We had some audio issues in this episode, so please excuse the lack of clarity at times.    Follow us on our socials! Instagram @emorrell.02 @mason.parker21 @jbw_02 Letterboxd  -21mparker -Ethan128 -jbwwatches

Mason and Ethan provide a quick debrief on the future of the pod.   Follow us on our socials! Instagram @emorrell.02 @mason.parker21 @jbw_02 Letterboxd  -21mparker -Ethan128 -jbwwatches

In this installment of the Tarkovsky Tuesdays series, Mason and Ethan tackle arguably Tarkovsky's most challenging and abstract film, Mirror (1975). Tune in to hear the guys break down this groundbreaking film, which defies conventional narrative structure or linearity. Also discussed is the film's influence on Terrence Malick's, The Tree of Life.   Follow us on our socials! Instagram @emorrell.02 @mason.parker21 @jbw_02 Letterboxd  -21mparker -Ethan128 -jbwwatches

“If I lost my wife, and the next day a little bird landed on my windowsill, looked me right in the eye, and in plain English said, 'Sean, it's me, Anna. I'm back' What could I say? I guess I'd believe her.” In this episode, the crew chops it up about Jonathan Glazer’s brilliant and criminally underrated “Birth” (2004).    Follow our socials!! Instagram @emorrell.02 @mason.parker21 @jbw_02 Letterboxd  -21mparker -Ethan128 -jbwwatches

Vehicular Manslaughter. Thumb Amputations. Sauna Cult.  All of these things can be found in Yorgos Lanthimos' new film, Kinds of Kindness. Jacob and Heath reunite with the rest of the crew as they discuss all the different Kinds of craziness.  And yes, we do talk about Dane DeHaan in this episode. 

In the second Tarkovsky Tuesday episode, Mason and Ethan break down and discuss Tarkovsky's 1979 masterpiece, Stalker.

Welcome to our new series that we are calling Tarkovsky Tuesdays, where, for the next several weeks, Mason and Ethan discuss the work of the legendary Andrei Tarkovsky. In this episode, we tackle his sophomore entry, Andrei Rublev, which is widely regarded as one of the greatest films of all time. Do the guys agree? Tune in to find out!

WE ARE BACK. (Fire) walk with us, as Ethan and Mason discuss David Lynch's follow-up to the cult classic series, Twin Peaks.   Don't forget to give us a five star rating on your respective listening platform. Thanks!   We will be doing more episodes over the coming weeks, including our new series, Tarkovsky Tuesdays! Thanks to all of our listeners!!!

Join Mason, Ethan, and Jacob as they dissect Luca Guadagnino's sweaty, exhilarating, and engrossing film, Challengers.    

Join the crew as they watch one of the worst movies ever, Freddy Got Fingered, for the first ever Fresh Faced Filmbro watch along! Boot up the film and watch along to hear our reactions in real time!

The crew took your picks of 64 films and narrowed it down to one winner! -Can Parasite go all the way? -Fight Club, Forrest Gump, Inception in the Final Four? -How far can La La Land and Whiplash go?   Tune in to hear all the picks! 

The gang travels to Arrakis to discuss Denis Villeneuve's colossal second installment in the Dune Trilogy.    Follow us on our socials! Instagram @emorrell.02 @mason.parker21 @jbw_02 Letterboxd  -21mparker -Ethan128 -jbwwatches    

Join the crew as they watch along and react to some of the biggest categories at the 2024 Oscars.    Follow us on our socials! Instagram @emorrell.02 @mason.parker21 @jbw_02 Letterboxd  -21mparker -Ethan128 -jbwwatches    

The crew is finally back, with special guest Heath, as they dive into the crazy, wild, hilarious, and touching Bong-Joon-Ho film, Memories of Murder.

"Heard about the guy who fell off a skyscraper? On his way down past each floor, he kept saying to reassure himself: So far so good... so far so good... so far so good. How you fall doesn't matter. It's how you land."   The crew is back to discuss Mathieu Kassovitz's riveting, gripping, and influential 1995 film, La Haine.

Denny's or IHOP? Favorite movie snack? Best Fincher?   In this Mailbag episode, the crew answers burning questions submitted by YOU!    Follow us on our socials! Instagram @emorrell.02 @mason.parker21 @jbw_02 Letterboxd  -21mparker -Ethan128 -jbwwatches

Mason, Ethan, and Jacob discuss Maestro, the highly anticipated sophomore outing for actor/director Bradley Cooper.  The film is in select theaters now and premieres on Netflix on December 20th.   Follow us on our socials! Instagram @emorrell.02 @mason.parker21 @jbw_02 Letterboxd  -21mparker -Ethan128 -jbwwatches

Of those who like to put their faith in the inherent goodness of mankind, I have to ask, "Based on what, exactly?"   In our latest episode, Ethan, Jacob, and Mason tackle the brand new David Fincher film, The Killer.   Follow us on our socials! Instagram @emorrell.02 @mason.parker21 @jbw_02 Letterboxd  -21mparker -Ethan128 -jbwwatches

Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth?... When the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy? Job 38: 4 and 7   Join Mason, Ethan, and Jacob as they talk about the abstract and divisive Terrence Malick film, "The Tree of Life" (2011),  and the role of art in society.  

Join Mason, Jacob, Ethan, and special guest Thomas on this Halloween special as they discuss Dario Argento's 1977 magnum opus, Suspiria. Then, the crew gives some of their favorite horror films that should be added to your watchlist!    As always we really appreciate our listeners and would greatly appreciate a review of the podcast on the streaming service of your choice.   Follow us on our socials! Instagram @emorrell.02 @mason.parker21 @jbw_02 Letterboxd  -21mparker -Ethan128 -jbwwatches -Thomas_Paden

The most impassioned thriller of all time? Join Ethan, Mason, and Jacob as they discuss the messy, dramatic, and tense thriller, The Talented Mr. Ripley.   Follow our Instagram! - @thefreshfacedfilmbro   Follow us on our socials! Instagram @emorrell.02 @mason.parker21 @jbw_02 Letterboxd  -21mparker -Ethan128 -jbwwatches

Join Ethan, Jacob, and Mason as they draft film scores from the 21st Century, including composers such as Hans Zimmer, Ludwig Goransson, John Williams, Johnny Greenwood, and more.   Follow our Instagram! @thefreshfacedfilmbro   Follow us on our socials! Instagram @emorrell.02 @mason.parker21 @jbw_02 Letterboxd  -21mparker -Ethan128 -jbwwatches

Mason, Ethan, and Jacob discuss the tragic, heartbreaking, and deeply symbolic Dekalog I, the first part of a ten-part miniseries by the great Polish auteur, Krzysztof Kieślowski.   Follow our Instagram @thefreshfacedfilmbro   Follow us on our socials! Instagram @emorrell.02 @mason.parker21 @jbw_02 Letterboxd  -21mparker -Ethan128 -jbwwatches

Join Mason, Ethan, Jacob, and special guest Heath as they discuss the wildly entertaining and absurd world of Edgar Wright's 2010 film, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.    Check out our new Instagram page!! @thefreshfacedfilmbro   Follow us on our socials! Instagram @emorrell.02 @mason.parker21 @jbw_02 @heeaath Letterboxd  -21mparker -Ethan128 -jbwwatches -Heath420

Jacob, Ethan, and Mason discuss their favorite Point Break reference of all time. Tune in to hear their thoughts on Edgar Wright's 2007 film, Hot Fuzz.    Thanks to all of our listeners!!   Follow us on our socials! Instagram @emorrell.02 @mason.parker21 @jbw_02 Letterboxd  -21mparker -Ethan128 -jbwwatches