Episode 16 - Academy Awards Primer

Episode 16 - Academy Awards Primer

The two brothers walk through the importance and relevance of the Academy Awards before walking through this years nominees and give some recommendations for what you might want to catch before Sundays awards show. Thanks for reading FB Film School! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit funbunkerfilmschool.substack.com [https://funbunkerfilmschool.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Episode 14 - Sinners

Two Michael B. Jordans for the price of one? Sign us up. This week, we are reviewing the massive horror hit Sinners following it's historic 16-nominations from the Academy Awards. We’re talking about everything from the 1930s setting and the insane IMAX visuals to its blend of clever themes and philosophy with fun genre romp scenes. Tune in! Thanks for reading FB Film School! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit funbunkerfilmschool.substack.com [https://funbunkerfilmschool.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Episode 13 - Vertigo

It is Jan 15th and our year kicks off with a dive back to the 50s film era. We are looking at an amazing movie from Alfred Hitchcock. Normally we don’t bother to warn you about spoilers as we are a spoiler heavy show but if you haven’t seen this show we highly recommend you watch it first. There are more twists in here than a pretzel and your first viewing is important — if you have seen it then listen on! Welcome to 2026 of the Fun Bunker Film School! Thanks for reading FB Film School! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit funbunkerfilmschool.substack.com [https://funbunkerfilmschool.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Episode 12 - La La Land

Surprise and Happy New Year! We snuck in one last episode to round out our year of the Film School. Thanks so much to everyone who has listened along, and hey, if this is your first episode — welcome. Join Zack and Chris as they chat with Kolb about La La Land, the 2016 film from Damien Chazelle! They walk through the ins and outs of the scenes, history, music, and aesthetics of this fantastic musical. Thanks for stopping by and see you next year Thanks for reading FB Film School! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit funbunkerfilmschool.substack.com [https://funbunkerfilmschool.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Episode 11 - The Holdovers

Join Zack and Chris for a special holiday episode! This week, the guys trade Santa hats for 1970s prep school ties as they dive into Alexander Payne’s instant Christmas classic, The Holdovers (2023). They discuss Paul Giamatti’s curmudgeonly charm, the film’s cozy nostalgic aesthetic, and why this story of three lonely souls stuck on campus might just be the perfect watch for the season. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit funbunkerfilmschool.substack.com [https://funbunkerfilmschool.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]