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We're finally here, at the end (or is it?) - tackling a biggie: HAMLET, THE PRINCE OF DENMARK.

Join us, Marilyn, in the (as of this moment) series finale, where we choose "Not to Be" and go out on a high note on this Best Picture-winning classic from the Bard and Larry Olivvy!

Edited by Matthew Tiemstra (@ClockworkPlay)
Produced by Robert Tiemstra (@The_Timestar)

This week, the Tiemstra Bros discuss another overlooked Frank Capra film: Arsenic and Old Lace! Did we really enjoy this goofy dark comedy, or did we find its shenanigans too hard to swallow? That's the tease, just watch the episode!

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Hosted by Matthew Tiemstra (@ClockworkPlay) and Robert Tiemstra (@The_Timestar)

Next episode, for our series finale, something is rotten in this state of Denmark...

Trigger Warning: References to brutal violence, including a sexual violation.

We go to the NC-17 south in a world of killers and creeps in Tracy Lett's brutal play and the adaptation from the Exorcist's William Friedkin, so buckle your cowboy boots, grab a tub of K-Fry-C, and let's talk some West Texas Satan!

Join us next time for our Oscar Special Episode A STAR IS BORN

Tickets to see Rob's short film at the Mindfield Film Festival - https://filmfreeway.com/MindfieldFilmFestivalLosAngeles/tickets

Co-hosted and edited by Matthew Tiemstra (@ClockworkPlay)

Co-hosted and produced by Robert Tiemstra (@The_Timestar)

It's another Sidney Lumet day here at Bros Before Shows! Listen as we discuss Lumet's first film, 12 Angry Men (or "Twelve Assholes in a Room Trying to figure out What to Do", as Matt calls it).

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Hosted by Robert Tiemstra (@The_Timestar) and Matthew Tiemstra (@ClockworkPlay)

NEXT TIME: KILLER JOE!

Armed with Rob's firmly-cemented research and experience in the subject and Matt's presence, the Tiemstra Bros. dive into one of the most adapted and beloved children's plays of all time, sorting all possible versions, including but not limited to:
THE SILENT ONE
THE DISNEY ONE
THE SPIELBERG ONE
THE LUCIUS MALFOY ONE
PETER PAN 2: RETURN TO NEVERLAND

Which is the best adaptation? Which is the most racist? Which hand did Hook lose? Find out on this deep-dive of an episode.

Co-hosted and edited by Matthew Tiemstra (@ClockworkPlay)

Co-hosted and produced by Robert Tiemstra (@The_Timestar)

"I would love to go to the picnic, but we're in zombies right now."

Today, we're discussing the zombie musical Christmas movie Anna and the Apocalypse! It's a wild ride through Glasgow.

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Hosted by Robert Tiemstra (@The_Timestar) and Matthew Tiemstra (@ClockworkPlay)

Next time, we're going to the second star to the right and straight on 'til morning!

This week, we're talking about the perennial holiday classic, and the stage musical of the same name! Listen as Rob's mind gets blown with this film's crazy trip from the screen to the stage.

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Hosted by Robert Tiemstra (@The_Timestar) and Matthew Tiemstra (@ClockworkPlay)

Next time: ANNA AND THE APOCALYPSE!

We're in the same physical space this time, talking about the The Ruling Class, and its film adaptation starring Peter O'Toole! There's a bit of an echo on Matt's side, but we kept it in because it felt like being in the Houses of Parliament or something.

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hosted by Robert Tiemstra (@The_Timestar) and Matthew Tiemstra (@ClockworkPlay)

Next week: We're dreaming of a white Christmas. But not, like, in a racial way. More in a climate change kinda way.

Guess what time it is? IT'S CLASSISM TIME! Welcome to the nearly three-hour Lerner and Lowe musical based on a play by George Bernard Shaw, that may or may not have aged well or poorly depending on whether you agree with Matt or Rob.

Is it a bloated mess of Anglo-centric quasi-nuance, a sexist endorsement of wanton cruelty, or an incisive character piece? And can you hear Matt making his dinner in the background while Rob doesn't notice?

Edited and co-hosted by Matthew Tiemstra (@ClockworkPlay)
Co-hosted and produced by Robert Tiemstra (@The_Timestar)

You know there was a King Lear movie this year starring Anthony Hopkins? Well, we just found that out! LET'S TALK MORE SHAKESPEARE, BABY!

Contact the show: BrosBeforeShows@AOL.com

Hosted by Matthew Tiemstra (@Clockworkplay) and Robert Tiemstra (@The_Timestar)

Join us next week for My Fair Lady!