The Film Blerds

Episode 213: MOANA (2026) / EVIL DEAD BURN / THE SAMURAI AND THE PRISONER / ROMERIA / THE BEAR Season 5

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:09:21 -0400

Episode 113 hits the ground running with Brandon detailing the failed DUNE: PART THREE IMAX event in NYC.

Brandon then reviews the fifth and final season of THE BEAR. Brandon and Jeff briefly discuss the second season of FALLOUT. Brandon reviews two films from Janus Films. ROMERIA and the new Kiyoshi Kurosawa film THE SAMURAI AND THE PRISONER. The two review EVIL DEAD BURN. Brandon closes out on the live-action MOANA remake

Episode 212: MINIONS & MONSTERS / JACKASS: BEST AND LAST / MAN OF WAR

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:25:37 -0400

In Episode 212, Brandon and Jeff go super long on Trailer Talk. THey discuss trailers for WILDWOOD, FORGOTTEN ISLAND, HEART OF THE BEAST, BY ANY MEANS, and Robert Eggers' WERWULF.

Brandon reviews MAN OF WAR. And the two close out of JACKASS: BEST AND LAST and MINIONS & MONSTERS in 3D.

Review Special: X-Men '97 - Season 2

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:15:00 -0400

Brandon and Jeff give a spoiler-free review for the first four episodes of the second season of X-MEN '97.

Episode 211: News & Trailer Talk

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:11:17 -0400

Brandon and Jeff discuss news on Luca Guadagnino's ARTIFICAL being in limbo as no studio wants to release it due to it's portrayal of Sam Altman.

The two discuss A24's new deal with Google's A.I., Gemini. And Brandon express his excitement on The Complete Kubrick boxset from Criterion. The two then talk trailers for THE DEBUT and THE SOCIAL RECKONING.

Episode 211 (Main Review): SUPERGIRL / THE INVITE / YOUNG WASHINGTON / JACK RYAN: GHOST WAR / THE GET OUT

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:03:08 -0400

Brandon and Jeff are joined by Post Midnight in reviewing THE GET OUT, JACK RYAN: GHOST WAR, YOUNG WASHINGTON and SUPERGIRL.

Brandon reviews THE INVITE in the last 20 minutes in the SUPERGIRL discussion.

Episode 210: TOY STORY 5 / EUPHORIA Season 3 / GIRLS LIKE GIRLS / LEVITICUS / THE DEATH OF ROBIN HOOD / MADDIE'S SECRET

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:07:50 -0400

In Episode 210, Brandon laments the difficulty of buying tickets as SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY tickets go on sale.

Brandon and Jeff then talk trailers for SHREK 5, GATTO, HEXED, WHALEFALL and ICE AGE: BOILING POINT. The two then review THE DEATH OF ROBIN HOOD, Jeff reviews MADDIE'S SCERECT, both review LEVTICUS, Brandon reviews GIRLS LIKE GIRLS, both go long on EUPHORIA Season 3, and Brandon wraps up with a brief review on TOY STORY 5 with his full thoughts on thefilmblerds.com. An interview with Craig Robinson conducted by Jeff on TOY STORY 5 closes the show.

Episode 209 (w/ Khal): DISCLOUSRE DAY / STOP! THAT! TRAIN! / CAROLINA CAROLINE

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:44:53 -0400

Khal once again joins Brandon and Jef as they review CAROLINA CAROLINE.

Jeff reviews STOP! THAT! TRAIN! The three then go long on Steven Spielberg's DISCLOUSRE DAY. Presented in IMAX.

Episode 208 with Khal: SCARY MOVIE (6) / BACKROOMS / PRESSURE / THE FURIOUS

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:21:16 -0400

In Episode 208, Khal joins Brandon as B runs through the martial arts film THE FURIOUS and the D-Day drama PRUSSURE.

The two go long on BACKROOMS. The episode closes out with Brandon's review of SCARY MOVIE (6).

Episode 207 - Masters of the Universe

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:43:20 -0400

Brandon and Jeff do a spoiler-free review of the new live-action MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE movie from Travis Knight and Amazon MGM.

Episode 206: The Breadwinner & Passenger

Sat, 30 May 2026 16:13:19 -0400

For the final part of 206, the boys talk trailers for X-MEN '97 Season 2, VERITY and PRIMETIME.

Brandon reviews THE BREADWINNER. The episode closes out with a review of PASSENGER.

Episode 206: What Have You Watched Lately? 5-28-26

Sat, 30 May 2026 16:11:34 -0400

Jeff watches "For All Mankind" (Apple TV), "Untold: Chess Mates" (Netflix), "Bad Thoughts" season 2 (Netflix), "Nemesis" (Netflix), "New York Undercover" (Hulu), "Game of Thrones" (HBO Max).

Brandon watches THE SECERT WORLD OF ARRIETTY in IMAX, HARD TARGET and ASSASSINS on Tubi, and revists FIGHT CLUB in a newly released 4K Blu-ray steelbook.

Episode 206: News 5-28-26

Sat, 30 May 2026 16:05:36 -0400

Brandon and Jeff discuss Netflix's upcoming theatrical plans for NARNIA: THE MAGICIAN'S NEPHEW and THE ADVENTURES OF CLIFF BOOTH.

Spider-Noir (Black & White Edition) - Spoiler Free Review

Sun, 24 May 2026 22:04:56 -0400

Brandon does a spoiler-free review of the first season (?) SPIDER-NOIR in black and white with Jeff joining in

Episode 205: THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU / I LOVE BOOSTERS / THE BOYS series finale / TUNER / IN THE GREY

Thu, 21 May 2026 09:14:52 -0400

In Episode 205, Brandon and Jeff briefly discuss the Season 51 finale of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE hosted by Will Ferrell.

Brandon gives his quick thoughts on IS GOD and IN THE GREY. Brandon then reviews the crime thriller TUNER. Jeff discuss THE BOYS series finale with Brandon asking spoiler questions. The two then review I LOVE BOOSTERS. And finally, the episode closes out on the new STAR WARS movie, THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU.

Episode 204: OBSESSION / THE PUNISHER: ONE LAST KILL / BILLIE ELLISH - HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR (LIVE IN 3D)

Tue, 12 May 2026 20:13:32 -0400

In Episode 204, Brandon and Jeff discuss the various lawsuits facing the Paramount / WB merger.

Jeff watches the MAN ON FIRE Netflix series, THE LORD OF THE FLIES Netflix series, and the MALCOM IN THE MIDDLE revival on Hulu. Brandon watches the Olivia Rodrigo and Matt Damon editions of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, the first season of the SCRUBS revival and revisits MORTAL KOMBAT II in IMAX. The two talk trailers for STREET FIGHTER and MUTINY. Finally, Brandon reviews SWAPPED on Netflix and the James Cameron directed BILLIE ELLISH - HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR (LIVE IN 3D) in Dolby Cinema High Frame Rate 3D. The boys then review THE PUNISHER: ONE LAST KILL. Brandon closes out the episode on a spoiler-free review of OBSESSION.

Episode 203: MORTAL KOMABT II

Fri, 08 May 2026 11:06:15 -0400

In 203, Brandon and Jeff discuss the 4K restoration of the director's cut of Ken Russell's THE DEVILS premiering at Cannes followed by a release in the fall. The discussion quickly spirals out of control.

The two then go long on MORTAL KOMBAT II

Episode 202: THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 / THE SHEEP DETECTIVES / HOKUM / YOU, ME & TUSCANY / IS GOD IS

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:42:21 -0400

Episode 202 starts off with Brandon and Jeff going through their various watches in What Have You Watched Lately?

The two talk trailers for FORGOTTEN ISLAND, SPIDER-NOIR and JACKASS: BEST & LAST. Brandon reviews NORMAL. Jeff reviews MICHAEL Then it's back to two Brandon for a review of YOU, ME & TUSCANY as well as THE SHEEP DETECTIVES and THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2. The two close out on a review for HOKUM with an interview with Joel Kinnaman on the latest season of FOR ALL MANKIND.

Episode 201: MICHEAL / NORMAL w/ Bob Odenkirk & Ben Wheatley / THE MUMMY / MOTHER MARY

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:18:56 -0400

n the second half of 201, Brandon and Jeff review Season 2 of BEEF.

They review the independent film, WHERE SILENCE LIES. Jeff reviews LEE CRONIN'S THE MUMMY. Brandon reviews FORBIDDEN FRUITS, David Lowery's MOTHER MARY and the new Disneynature film ORANGUTANS. Brandon gives a review for MICHEAL. And Jeff closes out on a review for NORMAL and his interviews with star Bob Odenkirk and director Ben Wheatley.

Episode 201: CinemaCon 2026

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:17:42 -0400

Brandon and Jeff talk about the highlights out of CinemaCon 2026.

Interview Special: Cierra Young

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:21:28 -0400

In this interview special Jeff and Brandon sit down with author and filmmaker Cierra Young to discuss her first feature film " My Demon Wears A Crown".

MAUL: SHADOW LORD Season 1 & What Have You Watched Lately? March 9th 2026

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 21:49:31 -0400

Jeff and Brandon go throught their newest watches including the latest SNL (both USA & UK), LAW & ORDER, revists of MICHAEL CLAYTON ,THE MATRIX RELOADED, and LETHAL WEAPON.

Brandon closes out with a quick review of the first season of MAUL: SHADOW LORD.

Episode 200: THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE / THE DRAMA / UNDERTONE

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:15:53 -0400

randon kicks off Episode 200 with a rewatch of HOPPERS in 3D as well as PROJECT HAIL MARY in IMAX 70mm.

Brandon and Jeff then briefly talk about PARADISE Season 2. Brandon reviews the A24 horror film UNDERTONE, then gives his review of THEY WILL KILL YOU. Brandon then reviews the black comedy THE DRAMA from A24 starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson. The two close out the episode with a review of THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE.

Review Special: THE AI DOC & interview

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:14:10 -0400

In a special episode, Brandon and Jeff review THE AI DOC: OR HOW I BECAME AN APCALOPTIMIST.

The episode closes with an extended interview conducted by Brandon featuring co-director Charlie Tyrell and producer Ted Tremper.

Episode 199: DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN SEASON 2 / READY OR NOT: HERE I COME / THEY WILL KILL YOU / MIKE & NICK & NICK & ALICE

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:52:46 -0400

Episode 199 starts off with Brandon sharing news on the specific reason the BUFFY legacy show was killed at Hulu. Brandon and Jeff then briefly discuss more news about the WB / Paramount merger.

The two talk trailers for the live-action MOANA remake, SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY, and DUNE: PART THREE. Brandon and Jeff briefly discuss the 1998 movie SLIDING DOORS. Brandon reviews the Hulu movie MIKE & NICK & NICK & ALICE. Jeff reviews THEY WILL KILL YOU. Brandon cloes out the episode with reviews for READY OR NOT: HERE I COME and DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN Season 2.

What Have You Watched Lately? March 16th, 2026 (Jeff's picks) & Oscars 2026

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:36:53 -0400

Jeff watches "This Is Not a Test" (Shudder), "Cold Storage" (VOD), "Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die" (VOD), "A Better Tomorrow (1 & 2), "Tube-E Movie" (Plex), "The Bluff" (Amazon), "Inside the Manosphere" (Netflix), "Strip Law" (Netflix), "Sunny Nights" (Hulu).

The episode closes out with Brandon and Jeff discussing the 2026 Oscars.

What Have You Watched Lately? March 16th, 2026 (Brandon's picks)

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:59:31 -0400

Technical issues for the first 20 minutes with overlapping audio

The boys catch up on their watches with Brandon kicking off discussing the fourth season of INDUSTRY with an outlook to its fifth and final season.

Brandon discusses the recent episodes of SNL specifically the Ryan Gosling hosted episode.. Brandon also talks about the first 9 episodes of PRIMAL Season 4. Brandon moves to movies with Yuen Woo-ping's BLADE OF THE GUARDIANS, THE REVENANT re-release in IMAX, THE POPE'S EXORCIST, revisits PUNCH-DRUNK LOVE & DRAG ME TO HELL, and finishes off with KIKI'S DELIVERY SERVICE in IMAX.

Episode 198: Project Hail Mary

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:45:00 -0400

For the first ten minutes of Episode 198, Brandon and Jeff discuss the new Alan Ritchson Netflix movie WAR MACHINE.

Then, the two give their spoiler-free initial thoughts on Phil Lord & Christopher Miller's PROJECT HAIL MARY. #ProjectHailMary #WarMachineNetflix

Episode 197: THE BRIDE! and HOPPERS

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:41:12 -0500

Technical difficulties for the first 20 minutes.

In 197, Brandon and Jeff talk about the Paramount / WB merger.

The two talk about SCREAM 7. Brandon then reviews PSYHCO KILLER, IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE, and HOW TO MAKE A KILLING. Jeff reviews HEEL. The episode ends the two reviewing HOPPERS and THE BRIDE!

Episode 196: CRIME 101 / HUNTING JESSICA BROK / THE STRANGERS - CHAPTER 3 / SCARLET

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:58:13 -0500

In the last part of Episode 196, Brandon reviews THE STRANGERS - CHAPTER 3.

Some unexpected news hits on Robert DuVall. Brandon then reviews the anime film SCARLET presented in IMAX. Brandon and Jeff review the South African action film HUNTING JESSICA BROK. Finally, Brandon reviews CRIME 101. The episode ends with Brandon conducting interviews with the director of HUNTING JESSICA BROK, Alastair Orr. The film's stars Danica De La Rey Jones and Anthony Oseyemi are interviewed as well.

Episode 196: WB merger and Oscars

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:56:52 -0500

In the second part of 196, Brandon and Jeff discuss the recent news with WB / Netflix merger with Paramount still vying for WB.

The two also talk about the Oscar nominations.

Episode 196: What Have You Watched Lately?

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:58:37 -0500

In the first part of Episode 196, Brandon gives his thoughts on the recent Nine Inch Nails show in Newark, NJ and his wishes to never leave his house on Valentine's Day again.

Jeff watches Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (HBO), The Beauty (Hulu), Station Eleven (HBO Max), The Burbs, Ponies, Stumble, St. Denis Medical (Peacock), Not For Nothing (Amazon), Hard Boiled (Theaters). Brandon watches the first half of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE's 51st season; gives his thoughts on the Prime Video shows 56 DAYS, CROSS Season 2, and STEAL; rewatches SEND HELP in 3D; and gives his thoughts on PRIMAL Season 3 thus far and INDUSTRY Season 4 thus far.

Episode 195: "WUTHERING HEIGHTS" / GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON'T DIE / THE MOMENT / PILLION / NIRVANNA THE BAND THE SHOW THE MOVIE

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:45:49 -0500

In Episode 195, Brandon kicks off with a review of PILLION.

Jeff reviews PARADISE RECORDS. Brandon then reviews NIRVANNA THE BAND THE SHOW THE MOVIE, Gore Verbinski's GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON'T DIE, and Charli XCX's THE MOMENT. Finally the two end on Emerald Fennell's "WUTHERING HEIGHTS".

Episode 194: MERCY / THE RIP / THE DAUGHTERS OF THE DOMINO

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 12:13:07 -0500

In Episode 194, Brandon gives a brief review on the indie noir THE DAUGHTERS OF THE DOMINO.

Brandon and Jeff then review THE RIP (technical difficulties lead to overlapping audio, so please bear with it). Finally, the two review MERCY presented in IMAX 3D.

Review Special: Wonder Man

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 23:30:00 -0500

Brandon Norwood and Jeff Stewart review the first season (?) of Marvel Studios' WONDER MAN.

Interview Special: Night Patrol

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 16:02:17 -0500

Jeff talks with director, Ryan Prows and stars, Jermaine Fowler, RJ Cyler, Freddie Gibbs & Nicki Micheaux of the new vampire horror film, "Night Patrol"

Episode 193: 28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE with Katie Rife

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:45:00 -0500

In 193, Brandon and Jeff are joined by film journalist Katie Rife to review the 28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE from Nia DaCosta.

Episode 192: GREENLAND: MIGRATION with Morena Baccarin

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:38:24 -0500

In Episode 192, Brandon gives a very brief spoiler-free review for GREENLAND: MIGRATION. The episode ends with a spoiler heavy interview with Morena Baccarin.

Episode 191: ANACONDA with Edward Douglas

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 12:30:33 -0500

In Episode 191, Brandon is joined by film journalist Ed Douglas to review the meta-reboot action comedy ANACONDA (2025).

Episode 190 (Main Review): MARTY SUPREME / KILL BILL: THE WHOLE BLOODY AFFAIR / ELLA MCCAY

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:58:11 -0500

For the final part of Episode 190, Brandon reviews James L. Brooks' first movie in 15 years, ELLA MCCAY. Next, Brandon reviews the latest anxiety-inducing masterpiece from Josh Safdie, MARTY SUPREME with an all-star cast led by Timothee Chalamet.

Finally, the two finish with the epic revenge saga from Quentin Tarantino, KILL BILL: THE WHOLE BLOODY AFFAIR complete with a new sequence in the anime section and a post-credits Fortnite chapter.

Episode 190: News & What Have You Watched Lately?

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:50:48 -0500

Episode 190 kicks off with Brandon and Jeff talking about the news surrounding RUSH HOUR 4 as well as the bids for Warner Brothers Discovery land.

Jeff watches Pluribus (Apple TV), The Vince Staples Show - Season 2 (Netflix), High Horse (Peacock), Mob War: Philadelphia vs The Mafia (Netflix), Stranger Things - Seasons 1-4 (Netflix), It's Florida, Man (HBO Max). Brandon finishes CHAD POWERS Season 1 and ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season 5, he also runs through the 3 November episodes of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. He also watched FLIGHT RISK, MY FATHER'S SHADOW, ARCO, THE ALABAMA SOLUTION, COVER-UP, RESURRECTION, ETERNITY, FATHER MOTHER SISTER BROTHER, JACK REACHER, and THE CONJURING: LAST RITES.

Interview Special: AFTERSHOCK: THE NICOLE BELL STORY with Nicole Bell, Rayven Symone Ferrell, and Richard Lawson

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 20:16:24 -0500

In this special 30 minute episode, Brandon and Jeff do a brief review on AFTERSHOCK: THE NICOLE BELL STORY. The episode closes out with an interview conducted by Brandon with actors Rayven Symone Ferrell, Richard Lawson, and Nicole Bell herself.

Episode 189: ZOOTOPIA 2 / SISU: ROAD TO REVENGE / IS THIS THING ON? / SONG SUNG BLUE / WAKE UP DEAD MAN (expanded) / THE SECRET AGENT

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 21:27:25 -0500

Episode 189 opens with Brandon reviewing the new Bradley Cooper comedy-drama IS THING ON?, the German film SOUND IF FALLING, KEEPER, goes more in-depth on WAKE UP DEAD MAN, SONG SUNG BLUE, the Brazilian noir THE SECRET AGENT, and Richard Linklater's NOUVELLE VAGUE. The two then review SISU: ROAD TO REVENGE and ZOOTOPIA 2.

Episode 188: WICKED: FOR GOOD / WAKE UP DEAD MAN / HAMNET / TRAIN DREAMS / THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 20:51:33 -0500

Episode 188 kicks off Brandon doing speed run reviews on THE CHORAL, IN YOUR DREAMS, Gus van Sant's DEAD MAN WIRE, Noah Baumbach's JAY KELLY, CHRISTY, THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE, TRAIN DREAMS, Lynn Ramsey's DIE MY LOVE, SIRAT, MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, LEFT-HANDED GIRL, Chloe Zhao's HAMNET, and Rian Johnson's WAKE UP DEAD MAN (the third Benoit Blac / KNIVES OUT mystery).

Brandon and Jeff end the episode with WICKED: FOR GOOD.

Interview Special: John Clarence Stewart (NBC's Brilliant Minds)

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 14:25:03 -0500

Join Jeff as he interviews the newest cast member of NBC's medical drama "Brilliant Minds", John Clarence Stewart (who may or may not be his cousin).

Episode 187: THE RUNNING MAN with Jayme Lawson & Daniel Ezra

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 16:47:32 -0500

In Episode 187, Brandon and Jeff review the latest star-studded film from Edgar Wright, THE RUNNING MAN. A more faithful adaptation of the Stephen King novel.

The episode ends with Brandon conducting interviews with cast members Daniel Ezra and Jayme Lawson.

Episode 186: Now You See Me: Now You Don't (Spoiler-Free)

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 10:19:37 -0500

In Episode 186 Brandon and Jeff talk briefly for the first 5 minutes on the state of things.

Brandon then gives his spoiler-free review of NOW YOU SEE ME: NOW YOU DON'T with an assist from Jeff.

Episode 185: PREDATOR: BADLANDS / RENTAL FAMILY / CHAINSAW MAN -THE MOVIE: REZA ARC / NUREMBERG

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 09:05:36 -0500

In Episode 185, Brandon kicks it off with his reviews on SHELBY OAKS, the Netflix documentary THE PERFECT NEIGHBOR, 100 NIGHTS OF HERO, CHAINSAW MAN - THE MOVIE: REZA ARC, ANNIVERSARY, and NUREMBERG,

Brandon and Jeff then go long on PREDATOR: BADLANDS

Episode 183: BLACK PHONE 2 / GOOD FORTUNE / NO OTHER CHOICE / IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 12:52:36 -0400

Brandon reviews Jafar Panahi's IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT and Park Chan-wook's NO OTHER CHOICE. The two review Aziz Ansari's GOOD FORTUNE and Soctt Derrickson's BLACK PHONE 2.

Episode 184: REGRETTING YOU / BUGONIA / SHELBY OAKS

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 13:49:49 -0400

In Episode 184, Brandon gives an update on WB as the sale goes public. Brandon then shares new of a new STAR WARS movie that Bob Iger killed called STAR WARS: THE SEARCH FOR BEN SOLO starring Adam Driver, written by Scott Z. Burns, was to be directed by Stephen Soderbergh.

Jeff watches Interview With The Vampire (the series), Cocaine Quarterback (Amazon), Gen V. Brandon catches up on BOB'S BURGERS, the latest episode of ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING and does a rewatch of F1 and THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS both on 4K Blu-ray, The two talk about the latest episode of CHAD POWERS, the Sabrina Carpenter edition of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, and the finale of TASK. The two end the show with Jeff reviewing SHELBY OAKS, Brandon reviewing BUGONIA, and the two reviewing REGRETTING YOU.

Episode 183: News and What Have You Watched Lately?

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 13:47:26 -0400

The first part of 183 opens with Brandon sharing news that WB Discorvery has rejected David Ellison's first bid and now Ellison looks to raise $60 billion for the purchase of Warner Brothers.

Brandon then goes through his reason on why he thinks TRON: ARES sorely underperformed. Jeff watches Dracula: A Love Tale, Idiocracy, Solar Opposites (the final Season), Gen V.,Terriers, The Lowdown & The Chair Company. Brandon watches John Woo's A BETTER TOMORROW, POSSESSION, THE HIGH NOTE, the latest episode of ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING, and the 4K remaster of PERFECT BLUE. The two discuss the Season 2 finale (possible series finale) of PEACEMAKER, the latest episode of CHAD POWERS, the Amy Poehler / Role Model episode of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, and the penultimate episode of TASK.

Episode 182: What Have You Watched Lately?

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 11:36:01 -0400

Due to technical difficulties, the last six minutes Brandon's audio is gone. Just Jeff.

Jeff watches AMERICANA and MONSTER: ED GEIN Brandon watches the latest episode of ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING, the second season finale of PLATONIC, the first two episodes of Season 25 of LAW & ORDER, and does a rewatch of AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER in high frame rate IMAX 3D with a scene of AVATAR: FIRE & ASH. The two talk about the Bad Bunny / Doja Cat episode of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, the first three episodes of CHAD POWERS, the penultimate episode of PEACEMAKER Season 2, and episode 5 of TASK.

Episode 182: TRON: ARES / ROOFMAN / FRANKENSTEIN / SENTIMENTAL VALUE / BALLAD OF A SMALL PLAYER / GOOD BOY / A PRIVATE LIFE

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 12:36:17 -0400

In the second half of Episode 182, Brandon reviews GOOD BOY, SENTIMENTAL VALUE, A PRIVATE LIFE, and Guillmero del Toro's FRANKENSTEIN.

The boys close out the episode with Derek Cianfrance's ROOFMAN and the third entry in the TRON franchise, TRON: ARES.

Episode 181 (Main): ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER / THE SMASHING MACHINE / SPRINGSTEEN: DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE / A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE / IF I HAD LEGS I'D KICK YOU / THE STRANGERS: CHAPTER 2 / ANEMONE

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 17:27:19 -0400

In the second half of 181, the two talk about the trailer for THE BRIDE!

Brandon reviews the APOLLO 13 IMAX re-release, SWIPED, THE STRANGERS: CHAPTER 2, SPRINGSTEEN; DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE, A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE, ANEMONE, IF I HAD LEGS I'D KICK YOU, and THE SMASHING MACHINE. The boys then close out with a review of ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER and a quick chat about THE MANDALORIAN & GROGRU trailer.

Episode 181: News & What Have You Watched Lately?

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 17:25:18 -0400

In 181, the boys kick off with the news of an A.I. actress named Tilly Norwood being sought out by talent agencies. Brandon and Jeff then go deep on Trump's plans on 100% tariffs on movies made outside of the United States. The two close out news on more business from Larry and David Ellison.

Jeff watches MAGGIE, AFTERBURN, and THE LOWDOWN Brandon rewatches ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN (first time in a theater), the first few episodes of the new season of FUTURAMA, and the latest episode of Season 2 of PLATONIC, The two discuss the first season finale of ALIEN: EARTH, MARVEL ZOMBIES, TASK episodes 3 and 4, and the latest episode of PEACEMAKER.

Episode 180 (Main Reviews): HIM / AFTER THE HUNT / DEMON SLAYER: INFINITY CASTLE / A BIG BOLD BEAUTIFUL JOURNEY / PLAINCLOTHES / THE LOST BUS

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 17:07:40 -0400

n the second part of Episode 180, they boys talk about trailers for ANNIVERSARY, THE HOUSEMAID, and ANACONDA.

The two then discuss Jimmy Kimmel's indefinite pause and the passing of Robert Redford. Brandon reviews THE LOST BUS and SPINAL TAP II: THE LEGEND CONTINUES. Jeff reviews PLAINCLOTHES. Brandon reviews DEMON SLAYER: INFINITY CASTLE and AFTER THE HUNT. The boys finish with reviews for A BIG BOLD BEAUTIFUL JOURNEY and HIM. The episode closes with Jeff's interview with Carmen Emmi

Episode 180: News & What Have You Watched Lately?

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 16:42:21 -0400

The boys kick off 180 with news that Activision declined on letting Spielberg have full creative control on a CALL OF DUTY movie. Paramount Skydance is looking to acquire Warner Brothers, with the boys ringing the alarm on why it's bad.The two also talk about how the Ellison led Paramount has denounced the actors who have stood with Palestine. Brandon also drops news that Texas wants to ban anime. Jeff watches THE HOME. Brandon watches the first four episodes of ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season 5, episode 7 of the second season of PLATONIC, and the season 3 finale of FOUNDATION. The two then discuss the latest episodes of ALIEN: EARTH and TASK.

Episode 179: What Have You Watched Lately?

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 13:37:43 -0400

Brandon and Jeff kick off 179 with news that Sir Michael Caine will be coming out of retirement for Vin Diesel's THE LAST WITCH HUNTER 2.

The two then go through their watches including the latest episode of ALIEN: EARTH with news on Fede Alverez's depature on the ROMULUS sequel, the first episode of TASK, the last few episodes of TWISTED METAL Season 2, the last 4 episodes of WEDNESDAY Season 2, the DOCTOR ODYESSEY finale, and episode 3 of PEACEMAKER Season 2.

Interview Special: The Long Walk - Jordan Gonzalez

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 16:50:27 -0400

Jeff sits down with Jordan Gonzalez of the highly anticipated film adaptation of "The Long Walk".

Episode 178: THE LONG WALK

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 10:52:16 -0400

In Episode 178, Brandon and Jeff review Francis Lawrence's THE LONG WALK based on the book of the same name by Stephen King.

Episode 177 (Main Review): CAUGHT STEALING / HIGHEST 2 LOWEST / HONEY DON'T / EDEN / FIXED

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 10:49:45 -0400

In the final part of 177, Brandon and Jeff discuss the trailer for ANEMONE, the directorial debut of Ronan Day-Lewis starring Daniel Day-Lewis and Sean Bean.

The two review FIXED, Brandon discusses Ron Howard's EDEN, EENIE MEENIE, & HONEY DON'T!, the two review Spike Lee's HIGHEST 2 LOWEST, THE PICKUP, Brandon FINALLY reviews THE LIFE OF CHUCK, and Brandon ends on a brief review of Darren Aronfosky's CAUGHT STEALING.

Episode 177: What Have You Watched Lately?

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 10:48:42 -0400

177 gets right into watches.

Jeff and Brandon discuss PEACEMAKER Season 2, Episode 2. Jeff then discusses the BATMAN re-release in Dolby Cinema, LONG STORY SHORT, AMERICAN GODFATHERS: THE FIVE FAMILIES, and SMOKE. The two talk about Episode 3 of ALIEN: EARTH. Brandon gives a quick shout to Deftones for their new PRIVATE MUSIC as well as Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist's new album ALFREDO 2. Brandon finishes DEMON SLAYER ahead of the new film dropping soon, finishes the new season of KING OF THE HILL, continues TWISTED METAL Season 2, starts PLATONIC Season 2 and FOUNDATION Season 3.

Episode 171 part 4: The Movie Review Extravganza

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 09:04:17 -0400

For the final part of episode 171, Brandon revisits THE FINAL RECKONING in IMAX, reviews DANGEROUS ANIMALS,

The two then review KARATE KID: LEGENDS, PREDATOR: KILLER OF KILLERS, BALLERINA, the live-action HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON remake in IMAX, THE OLD GUARD 2, 40 ACRES, and M3GAN 2.0. Brandon then finishes with a quick review of the 35mm print of Jordan Peele's US.

Episode 176: NOBODY 2/ WEAPONS / SPLITSVILLE / K-POP DEMON HUNTERS / MY MOTHER'S WEDDING

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 09:49:29 -0400

In Episode 176, Brandon and Jeff discuss Hulu being rolled into Disney+ in 2026. They also discuss the rumors of David Ellison wanting Warner Brothers after the Paramount / Skydance merger. The two then talk about SHERK 5 moving from Christmas 2026 to June 2027. Jeff watches the first three episodes of WEDNESDAY Season 2 with Brandon joining in as well (he's seen all four episodes), Jeff then discusses... Brandon joins Jeff on a brief review of the first episode of Noah Hawley's ALIEN: EARTH. Brandon watches DEMON SLAYER on Netflix, all four episodes of the Disney+ mini-series EYES OF WAKANDA, TWISTED METAL Season 2 so far, Season 2 of THE X-FILES, and the first half of the KING OF THE HILL revival. Brandon then talks about the trailer for Josh Safdie's MARTY SUPREME. Finally, Jeff reviews MY MOTHER"S MARRIAGE, Brandon then reviews K-POP DEMON HUNTERS and SPLITSVILLE. The two then review WEAPONS and NOBODY 2.

Episode 171 Part 3: Trailer Talk and News

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 13:34:52 -0400

The third part of 171 starts off with Brandon going into the changes made to ELIO, the current state of Paramount. and the Astronomer CEO and head of H.R. caught having an affair at a Coldplay concert.

The two then talk trailers for RUN, SPRINGSTEEN: DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE, SPLITSVILLE, ROOFMAN, Yorgos Lanthimos' BUGONIA, HOPPERS, THE CAT IN THE HAT, MORTAL KOMBAT II, Luca Guadadino's AFTER THE HUNT, and Edgar Wright's re-adaptation of Steven King's THE RUNNING MAN.

Episode 171 Part 2: Brandon's Watches & News

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 10:55:09 -0400

In the second part of the elusive episode 171, the boys discuss Denis Villeneuve now hired to direct the next Bond film.They discuss the rumor of Sydney Sweeny being the next Bond girl before pivoting to Sydney's bar soap made with her bath water. And finally, the two discuss the ticket roll out for THE ODYSSEY IMAX 70mm.

The rest of the episode is dedicated to another What Have You Watched Lately? with Brandon's watches.

Episode 175: THE NAKED GUN (2025) / THE BAD GUYS 2 / HAPPY GILMORE 2

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 08:50:00 -0400

In Episode 175, Brandon and Jeff discuss the lawsuit put forth by Andy Byron against Coldplay for his affair that went public at a Coldplay show. The two turn to Sydney Sweeny's new American Eagle and its race coding.

Jeff watches Rick & Morty (Season 8), Pushers (Channel 4), The Waterfront (Netflix), Smoke (Apple+), Heads of State (Amazon), Deep Cover (Amazon), Showgirls (HBO Max). Brandon watches THE BEAR Season 4, starts a rewatch of THE X-FILES, and finishes with SORRY, BABY. Brandon talks briefly about the newly released trailer for AVATAR: FIRE & ASH. Finally, Brandon reviews OH, HI!.Jeff joins Brandon for a review of HAPPY GILMORE 2, Brandon reviews THE BAD GUYS 2, and the two end on a review for the legacy sequel THE NAKED GUN.

Episode 174: TOGETHER with Michael Shanks

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 09:15:24 -0400

Brandon and Jeff give a spoiler-free review of the new body horror rom-com TOGETHER starring James Franco and Alison Brie.

The episode ends with a brief interview with writer/director Michael Shanks on TOGETHER conducted by Brandon.

Episode 173: THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS (spoiler-free review)

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:50:00 -0400

In 173, Brandon and Jeff give their initial spoiler-free thoughts on the start of Phase 6 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS. Presented in IMAX.

Episode 172 with Matthew Schuchman: EDDINGTON / I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER / SMURFS

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 16:58:04 -0400

In 172, Brandon and Jeff are joined by film journalist Mattew Schuchman.

Brandon gives a quick recommendation with the new Clipse album, LET GOD SORT 'EM OUT. Their first in sixteen years. Brandon then launches into a quick review for Paramount's SMURFS featuring Rhianna as Smurfette. Brandon and Matthew do a spoiler review for the I KNOW WHAT DID LAST SUMMER legacy sequel. Finally, the three end on a review of Ari Aster's fourth film EDDINGTON. A 2020 set satire Western.

Interview Special: 40 Acres w/ Danielle Deadwyler & R.T. Thorne

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 15:41:15 -0400

In this special Interview episode of the Film Blerds podcast, Jeff sits down with Danielle Deadwyler, the star of the apocalyptic thriller "40 Acres," and the film's writer and director, R.T. Thorne.

SUPERMAN First Look with Lee Romero

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 14:48:25 -0400

In a special first look episode, Brandon is joined by Lee Romero as they give their spoiler-free thoughts on James Gunn's SUPERMAN. The first film in the newly relaunched DC Universe. Presented in IMAX.

Episode 170: JURASSIC WORLD REBIRTH with Dave Gonzalez

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 13:19:52 -0400

In Episode 170, Brandon and Jeff are joined by Dave Gonzalez of The Cinematic Reel to do a spoiler filled review of the seventh installment in the JURASSIC franchise, JURASSIC WORLD REBIRTH,

Stay till the end to hear about a contest Brandon is running!

Review Special: Ironheart + Marvel News Updates

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 19:50:00 -0400

In this special episode, the boys discuss Marvel Studios news for the first 36 minutes which includes the delays of both AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY and AVENGERS: SECRET WARS, THUNDERBOLTS* losing $100 million, and Jon Bernthal's The Punisher co-starring in SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY.

The rest of the episode is dedicated to a review of (the first season of?) IRONHEART, now streaming on Disney+.

Episode 168: 28 YEARS LATER & ELIO

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 18:00:47 -0400

In Episode 158, the boys review the newest Pixar film, ELIO. Brandon's presentation is in 3D, while Jeff's was in Dolby Cinema.

The two then close out on a review for Danny Boyle and Alex Garland's highly anticipated 28 YEARS LATER.

Episode 167: F1 with Trey Taylor

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 11:55:16 -0400

The boys are joined by Trey Taylor for a spoiler-free review of F1. Presented in Dolby Cinema.

Episode 166: MATERIALISTS with Danny O' Neill

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 13:34:43 -0400

In 166, Brandon is joined by Danny O'Neill, stepping in for Jeff, to review the second feature film by Celine Song, MATERIALISTS starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal.

Episode 165 : LILO & STITCH / FINAL DESTINATION BLOODLINES / FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH

Thu, 22 May 2025 14:07:27 -0400

For the final part of 165, the boys talk trailers for Darren Aronofsky's CAUGHT STEALING, IT: WELCOME TO DERRY, and the teaser for ZOOTOPIA 2.

Brandon reviews Guy Ritchie's Apple TV action-adventure film FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH. Jeff discuss an screening event he attended for MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - THE FINAL RECKONING hosted by Rolling Out magazine featuring Greg Tarzan Davis. The two review FINAL DESTINATION BLOODLINES with Brandon's experience in IMAX and Jeff's in 4DX. And finally the two close out on the live-action LILO & STITCH remake presented in Dolby Cinema.

Episode 165: What Have You Watched Lately?

Thu, 22 May 2025 14:06:09 -0400

In the first half of Episode165, Jeff goes through his watches which includes Pokerface (Peacock), The Oceans 11 trilogy (Netflix) & Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy ( Netflix).

Brandon goes through his which include the last 3 episodes of Season 50 of Saturday Night Live, the first episode of DUSTER on HBO Max, the seventh season of BLACK MIRROR, the season finale of LAW & ORDER as well as the latest episode of the spin-off ORGANIZED CRIME, THE PAPER TIGERS and finishes with the Netflix films THE SHADOW STRAYS, WOMAN OF THE HOUR, BEVERLY HILLS COP: AXEL F, HOLD THE DARK, and THE ICE ROAD.

Episode 164 : BRING HER BACK / HURRY UP TOMORROW / SHADOW FORCE / SUMMER OF 69

Tue, 20 May 2025 11:27:55 -0400

In the second half of 164, Brandon and Jeff talk trailers for BRIDE HARD, ECHO VALLEY, AMERICANA, IRONHEART, THE OLD GUARD 2, and NOBODY 2.

Brandon announces breaking news about THE RESURRECTION OF THE CHRIST before doing solo reviews for Jillian Bell's SUMMER OF 69, JOE CARNAHAN's SHADOW FORCE, and the new film starring The Weeknd, Jenna Ortega, and Barry Keoaghan called HURRY UP TOMORROW. The two review BRING HER BACK. Finally, the boys end of some breaking news about the BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER reboot.

Episode 164: News & What Have You Watched Lately

Tue, 20 May 2025 11:26:24 -0400

In Episode 164, Brandon kicks off the episode with news that Christopher Nolan's THE ODYSSEY will be the first film to shoot entirely in IMAX 70mm thanks to the new IMAX film cameras.

The two do their weekly HBO recap starting with latest episode of THE LAST OF US followed by Brandon doing THE REHEARSAL's fourth episode of the second season solo. Jeff watches Bad Thoughts (Netflix), The Man From Toronto (Netflix), Life Of the Party (HBO Max), Talk To Me (HBO Max). Brandon watches LAW & ORDER: ORGANIZED CRIME, LAZARUS, the fourth episode of POKER FACE Season 2, and rewatches SINNERS in 70mm with the trailer for ONE BATTLE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER presented in VistaVision.

Episode 163: MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - THE FINAL RECKONING

Wed, 14 May 2025 16:05:09 -0400

In Episode 163, Brandon and Jeff review the "final" installment in the MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE franchise, DEAD RECKONING PART TWO. Correction, THE FINAL RECKONING.

Episode 162 (pt.2) : THE SURFER / FIGHT OR FLIGHT / SWAMP DOGG GETS HIS POOL PAINTED

Mon, 12 May 2025 08:37:53 -0400

In the second episode of 162, Brandon discusses with Jeff the news of Jake Schreier directing X-MEN after the success of THUNDERBOLTS* and the two talk about the new Pope. An American for the first time in history.

The two talk trailers for TOGETHER, THE SMASHING MACHINE, THE LONG WALK, HONEY DON'T, WEAPONS (again), HIGHEST 2 LOWEST and BMF Season 4. Finally, the two review SWAMP DOGG GETS HIS POOL PAINTED, THE SURFER and FIGHT OR FLIGHT.

Episode 162: News and What Have You Watched Lately?

Mon, 12 May 2025 08:35:15 -0400

In Episode 162, Brandon and Jeff go long on yet again more Marvel news due to The Wall Street Journal op-ed.

Jeff watches Dope Thief (Apple+), The Righteous Gemstones (HBO Max), The Last Of Us (HBO Max), Locked (VOD), Freaky Tales (VOD), The Gorge (Apple+), The Luckiest Man In America (VOD), Somebody Somewhere (HBO Max), Turning Point: The War On Terror (Netflix), Turning Point: Vietnam (Netflix). Brandon watches WALLACE & GROMIT: VENGEANCE MOST FOWL, YOU Season 5, STAR WARS: TALES OF THE UNDERWORLD, CARRY-ON, LEAVE THE WORLD BEHIND, continues LAZARUS, and finishes with both parts of Zack Snyder's R-rated director's cuts of REBEL MOON.

Interview Special: Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted w / Swamp Dogg, Ryan Olson & Isaac Gale

Sun, 04 May 2025 15:35:28 -0400

In this episode The FIlm Blerds interview the star and directors of the new music documentary "Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted"

Episode 161 with Trey Taylor: THUNDERBOLTS* / ANOTHER SIMPLE FAVOR / FRIENDSHIP / HAVOC

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 12:21:18 -0400

In the final part of 161, the boys and Trey talk trailers for WEAPONS, I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER, and HIM.

And they close out on reviews for ANOTHER SIMPLE FAVOR presented in Dolby Cinema, Netflix's HAVOC, A24's FRIENDSHIP, and Marvel Studios' THUNDERBOLTS* in IMAX. Listen to the end for some giveaways!

Episode 161 with Trey Taylor: News & What Have You Watched Lately?

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 12:20:07 -0400

In the first half of 161, Brandon and Jeff are once again joined by Brandon's brother Trey.

The three discuss the new Oscar rule in watching every film and the newly added stunts category. Brandon and Jeff dive deep on HBO Sunday nights with THE LAST OF US, THE RIGHTEOUS GEMSTONES, and Season 2 of THE REHERSAL Jeff watches "In The Lost Lands" (VOD), "#1 Happy Family USA" (Amazon Prime) Brandon watches THE WOMAN IN THE YARD, the LAW & ORDER universe on Peacock, finishes Season 3 of THE WHEEL OF TIME, JACKPOT!, THE ELECTRIC STATE, PRIDE & PREJUDICE, does a rewatch of SINNERS in IMAX 70mm, and revisits STAR WARS: EPISODE III for its 20th anniversary re-release.

Episode 160: NIGHT OF THE LVING DEAD with Bryant Griffin

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 19:02:56 -0400

The writer and director of the indie film YOUNG KING, Bryant Griffin stops by to talk about NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD.

Episode 159: WONDER WOMAN 1984 - 4th Anniversary Episode

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 12:44:00 -0400

Brandon and Jeff celebrate the 4th anniversary of The Film Blerds by discussing the last major film of the pandemic and close the loop on the DCEU. Patty Jenkins' WONDER WOMAN 1984.

Interview Special: The Accountant 2

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 09:51:37 -0400

Two of the stars of "The Accountant 2", Cynthia Addai-Robinson and Daniella Pineda, join The Blerds to discuss their experiences returning to the action franchise.

ANDOR (Season 2) & STAR WARS Celebration Japan 2025

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 11:58:43 -0400

In this special episode, Brandon and Jeff discuss STAR WARS Celebration 2025 in Tokyo, Japan with the various bits of news dropped from the panels.

The two then give a spoiler-free review on the second and final season of the ROGUE ONE prequel series, ANDOR.

Episode 158: SINNERS with Delroy Lindo, Jack O'Connell, Omar Benson Miller, Jayme Lawson, Li Jun Li, & Miles Canton.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 11:34:43 -0400

Episode 158 is dedicated entirely to a spoiler free review of Ryan Coogler's SINNERS, which both Brandon and Jeff saw on IMAX.

This episode ends with Brandon conducting group interviews with Jack O'Connell, Jayme Lawson, and Miles Canton for the first part. The second grouped interviews are Delroy Lindo, Oman Benson Miller, and Li Jun Li.

Episode 157 (Main Review): A MINECRAFT MOVIE / WARFARE with Robert Kutruff / THE AMATUER / G20

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 14:25:54 -0400

For the third and final part of 157, Brandon reviews the Viola Davis action thriller G20 on Prime Video.

The boys then review A MINECRAFT MOVIE, THE AMATUER, and WARFARE. Finally, the episode closes out with an interview conducted by Jeff with military veteran Robert Kutruff on WARFARE.

157: What Have You Watched Lately?

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 14:23:50 -0400

For this second part of episode 157, the boys cover WB's CinemaCon 2025 panel.

Jeff watches Hollywood Demons (HBO Max), Everybody's Live with John Mulaney (Netflix), Gold & Greed: The Hunt For Fenn's Treasure (Netflix), Tombstone (Hulu), The Righteous Gemstones (HBO Max). Brandon watches the first episode of LAZARUS, the first four episodes of THE WHEEL OF TIME Season 3, the Jack Black and Jon Hamm hosted episodes of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, finishes the first season of THE PITT, the indie psychological noir GAZER, and the season three finale of THE WHITE LOTUS.

Episode 157: Trailer Talk & CinemaCon 2025

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 15:24:13 -0400

For the first part of 157, Brandon and Jeff roll Trailer Talk and News into one as they go through CinemaCon 2025.

Episode 156: THE ACCOUNTANT 2 and A WORKING MAN

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 21:48:04 -0400

In the second half of 156, the boys talk about the new trailer for FINAL DESTINATION: BLOODLINES.

Brandon reviews ERIC LARUE, ON BECOMING A GUINEA FOWL, and THE ALTO KNIGHTS

Jeff reviews The Russo Brothers $320 million dollar Netflix movie, THE ELECTRIC STATE on Netflix starring Millie Bobbie Brown. The two end with MAGAZINE DREAMS, A WORKING MAN, and THE ACCOUNTANT 2.

Episode 156: Sony's CinemaCon & AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY cast and What Have You Watched Lately?

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 21:43:05 -0400

In the first part of episode 156, Brandon and Jeff discuss the Sony panel at the 2025 edition of CinemaCon. They then discuss the five hour cast announcement for AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY.

Jeff watches Shane Gillis' sketch comedy show "GILLY AND KEEVES (YouTube), THE LONG GOOD FRIDAY (HBO Max), and the Hulu show DELI BOYS with an assist from Brandon. Brandon finishes the first season of COMMON SIDE EFFECTS and binges REACHER Season 3.

Episode 155 (Main Review): SNOW WHITE & DEATH OF A UNICORN

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 14:01:16 -0400

Brandon starts off with quick reviews for BOB TREVINO LIKES IT, THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND, THE WEDDING BANQUET remake, and PADDINGTON IN PERU.

The two then review OPUS, DEATH OF A UNICORN, and SNOW WHITE.

155: What Have You Watched Lately?

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 13:59:25 -0400

Brandon and Jeff are back with a supersized What Have You Watched Lately.

Jeff watches Adolescence (Netflix), The Residence (Netflix), Dope Their (Apple TV+), Side Quest (Netflix), The Righteous Gemstones (HBO Max)., The Gutter (Hulu), Riff Raff (VOD). Brandon continues the third season of THE WHITE LOTUS, finishes the first season of COMMON SIDE EFFECTS, the Mikey Madison / Morgan Wallen edition of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, starts THE PITT Season 1, rewatches SEVEN SAMURAI on Criterion's 4K Blu-ray, and RAW DEAL.

Interview Special: Side Quest (Apple TV+)

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 22:09:36 -0400

On this special episode, Jeff talks with the cast of Apple TV+'s highly anticipated "Mythic Quest" spin of anthology "Side Quest". With interviews from Will Stanford Davis ( Abbot Elementary ), Shalita Grant ( You ), Bria Henderson ( The Good Doctor ) & Annamarie Kasper ( Good Trouble ).

Episode 154 Part 2: NOVOCAINE / BLACK BAG / THE STUDIO Season 1

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 09:13:01 -0400

In the second half of 154, Brandon and Jeff talk about the FRIENDSHIP trailer.

Brandon does very brief reviews on NE ZHA 2 in 3D and the IMAX documentary BECOMING LED ZEPPELIN. Brandon reviews the second film from director Steven Soderbergh and writer David Keopp this year, the spy thriller BLACK BAG with Micheal Fassbender and Cate Blanchett leading an all-star cast. Finally, the two review the first season of the new Apple TV+ show THE STUDIO from Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg starring Rogen. And closing on the action comedy thriller NOVOCAINE.

Episode 154 Part 1: The Oscars and What Have You Watched Lately?

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 09:11:53 -0400

In the first part of Episode 154, Brandon talks some brief James Bond news before diving right into the 2025 Academy Awards in which the boys express their mixed feelings on.

Jeff watches Devil In the Family (Hulu), World War Z (Tubi), War of the Worlds (Tubi), Dabangg 3 (Netflix). Brandon watches the season finale of PARADISE, COMMON SIDE EFFECTS, THE WHITE LOTUS Season 3 thus far, DOCTOR ODYSSEY, the Shane Gillis hosted SNL, MURDER AT 1600, PIECE BY PIECE, and a rewatch of Alfonso Cauron's HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN.

Episode 153: MICKEY 17 with Danny O'Neil

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 16:01:55 -0500

The boys are joined by special guest Danny O'Neil to review Bong Joon-ho's sci-fi dark comedy MICKEY 17. Bong's first film in six years since his award winning film PARASITE.

Review Special - Daredevil: Born Again

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 20:55:00 -0500

In this special episode, Brandon and Jeff discuss the first nine episodes of DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN with spoilers for the first two episodes and mild spoilers for the rest.

Episode 152: News & What Have You Watched Lately?

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 20:55:00 -0500

Technical difficulties are abound in the news portion of the episode. Audio overlaps.

With that in mind, Brandon and Jeff discuss the promo photo of THE ODYSSEY and "historical accuracy" Gareth Edwards may be taking over the DUNE franchise after Denis leaves when finishing MESSIAH. And Amazon getting full creative control over James Bond from Barbara Broccoli and Micheal Wilson. Jeff watches Grimsberg (Netflix), Surviving Black Hawk Down (Netflix), On Call (Amazon Prime), A Thousand Blows (Hulu), The Nice Guys (Netflix), The Quite Ones (Theaters). Brandon watches BRIDGET JONES: MAD ABOUT THE BOY, ELEVATION, Questlove's latest documentary SLY LIVES!: AKA THE BURDEN OF BLACK GENIUS, LAW & ORDER, SNL50: BEYOND SATURDAY NIGHT, SNL50; THE ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL, and the SNL50: THE HOMECOMING CONCERT.

Episode 152: THE MONKEY with Nico Aguilar and LAST BREATH

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 12:19:51 -0500

For the back half of 152, Brandon talks about the trailer for THE ACCOUNTANT 2.

Then the boys review the thriller LAST BREATHE and the horror comedy THE MONKEY. This special episode ends with a review with THE MONKEY cinematographer Nico Aguliar!

Review Special: Win or Lose

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 11:00:00 -0500

Brandon and Jeff review the first 4 episodes of Pixar's first original series, "Win or Lose" premiering on Disney+.

News Special: Another Simple Favor

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:39:49 -0500

The boys discuss the surprise announcement of "Another Simple Favor" the sequel to the 2018 sleeper hit "A Simple Favor".

Episode 151: CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:57:38 -0500

In episode 151, the boys review the fourth entry into the CAPTAIN AMERICA series, BRAVE NEW WORLD. The first with Anthony Mackie's Sam Wilson as Cap. Plus a brief overview of the BRAVE NEW WORLD press conference.

Episode 150: LOVE HURTS

Sat, 08 Feb 2025 20:03:00 -0500

For Trailer Talk, the boys discuss trailers for the SMURFS reboot, FINAL DESTINATION: BLOODLINES, THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS, and JURASSIC WORLD: REBIRTH.

The two then review the new action romantic comedy LOVE HURTS.

Episode 150: What Have You Watched Lately?

Sat, 08 Feb 2025 19:58:00 -0500

For Episode 150, Jeff watches Mo Season 2 (Netflix), The Tax Collector (Hulu), American Crime Story: OJ Simpson (Hulu), American Manhunt: OJ Simpson (Netflix), This Is The Tom Green Documentary (Amazon Prime). Brandon watches PARADISE episode 5, the third season of THE SEX LIVES OF COLLEGE GIRLS, the Diddy documentaries on HBO Max and Peacock, the latest episode of LAW & ORDER, rewatches of FINAL DESTINATION 2, COMPANION, and DOG MAN twice (once in 4DX)

Episode 150: News February 8th, 2025

Sat, 08 Feb 2025 19:56:00 -0500

Brandon and Jeff discuss the various controversies surrounding EMILIA PEREZ and THE BRUTALIST as well as the potential BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER reboot.

Mythic Quest - Interview Special

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 13:44:42 -0500

The Film Blerds were able to sit down and have a conversation with the creative team and cast of the Apple+ workplace comedy, "Mythic Quest" as the hilarious show returns for it's 4th season.

Episode 149: DOG MAN / HEART EYES / BACK IN ACTION / STAR TREK: SECTION 31 / LADIES & GENTLEMEN... 50 YEARS OF SNL MUSIC

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 07:30:00 -0500

In 149, Brandon does a solo review of the new Paramount+ original movie, STAR TREK: SECTION 31. A spin-off from STAR TREK: DISCOVERY.

Jeff does a solo review for the Netflix original, BACK IN ACTION, starring Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz. Brandon reviews Questlove's newest documentary, LADIES & GENTLEMEN... 50 YEARS OF SNL MUSIC, streaming on Peacock. Finally, the two finish with reviews for HEART EYES and DOG MAN.

Review Special - Daredevil: Born Again

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 20:55:00 -0500

In this special episode, Brandon and Jeff discuss the first nine episodes of DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN with spoilers for the first two episodes and mild spoilers for the rest.

What Have You Watched Lately Jan. 31st, 2025 & SINNERS press conference

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 13:37:46 -0500

The boys talk about their weekly watches.

Jeff's includes Mythic Quest (Apple+), AP Bio (Netflix), Big Mouth (Netflix), Man In the High Castle (Amazon), Glitter & Greed: The Lisa Frank Story Brandon's includes LAW & ORDER, the first three episodes of PARADISE on Hulu, the first season of the Showtime spy thriller THE AGENCY, COLD IN JULY, and the Timothee Chalamet edition of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. For Trailer Talk, Brandon discuss the trailer for the third season of THE WHITE LOTUS. Finally, the two discuss the trailer launch and the press conference for the upcoming Ryan Coogler film, SINNERS. They were also treated to a scene from the film.

Episode 148 (Main Review): COMPANION / ONE OF THEM DAYS / PRESENCE

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 12:28:46 -0500

In Episode 148's main review, Brandon and Jeff review ONE OF THEM DAYS starring Keke Palmer and SZA.

Do a spoiler review for the Steven Soderbergh directed, David Keopp penned PRESENCE. Finally, Brandon does a solo review of the anticipated horror thriller COMPANION. The two end of some news for the HBO shows THE RIGHTEOUS GEMSTONES and THE WHITE LOTUS as well as give their condolences to Aubrey Plaza for the tragic death of her husband.

What Have You Watched Lately? 01/24/2025

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 10:46:08 -0500

The boys go over their watches for the week ending January 24th, 2025.

Jeff watches THE ACTOR THAT GOT CHASED AROUND THE CITY, MIDWAY, SONS OF ECSTASY, FIGHTS CAMERA ACTION, NIGHT CALL, and SHRINKING Season 2. Brandon watches the final seasons of EVIL and SIX FEET UNDER, the first two episodes of HARLEY QUINN Season 5, the newest episode of LAW & ORDER, the Dave Chappelle hosted episode of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, APARTMENT 7A on Paramount+, PRIMAL FEAR, rewatches THE INVISIBLE MAN, WOLF MAN, and David Lynch's LOST HIGHWAY.

News, January 24th, 2025

Sat, 25 Jan 2025 18:54:58 -0500

For the week ending January 24th, 2025, Brandon and Jeff give a quick dedication to David Lynch.

The two then talk about Sony Pictures CEO Tony Vinciquerra's comments about how critics destroyed their Marvel movies. The two discuss Robert Eggers' two new films WERWULF and a LABYRINTH sequel. Bloody Disgusting is releasing Macon Blair's TOXIC AVENGER remake by the end of the year. Greta Gerwig wins the battle against Netflix. Greta's NARNIA's films will be released and filmed in IMAX. The two then go long on the 2025 Academy Award nominees and THE BRUTALIST A.I. controversy.

Episode 147: WOLF MAN

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 15:03:15 -0500

In Episode 147, Brandon goes over his disappointments with the current awards season with Jeff chiming in.

Jeff watches The Sympathizer (HBO Max), The Bookie (HBO Max), I'm Dying Up Here (Showtime), Laid (Peacock), Werewolves (VOD). Brandon watches SIX FEET UNDER Seasons 1 to 4, 1997's THE PEACEMAKER, THE SECRET IN THEIR EYES, TO DIE FOR, THE DAMNED, THE CHILDHOOD OF A LEADER, CRIES & WHISPERS, THE SEVENTH SEAL, SWEETHEARTS, MISSISSIPPI MASALA, and rewatches NOSFERATU in 35mm and IMAX, THE BRUTALIST in 70mm and IMAX, SEVEN in IMAX, COP LAND, and finally EYES WIDE SHUT. The two talk trailers for A WORKING MAN and DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN. Finally, the two review WOLF MAN

Episode 146: DEN OF THEIVES: PANTERA with Andy "Action Guy" Gorham

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 15:45:16 -0500

In Episode 146, the boys are joined by Andy "Action Guy" Gorham to do a spoiler-heavy discussion on the second installment in the DEN OF THIEVES franchise, PANTERA.

Episode 145: Best of 2024

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 09:16:19 -0500

In Episode 145, Brandon and Jeff discuss the news that Sir Christopher Nolan's next film is an adaptation of Homer's THE ODYSSEY, with Brandon's hopes that he tackles THE ILLIAD as well.

Jeff watches Martin Scorsese's "After Hours" (Amazon Prime), all of the "Transformers" movies (Netflix), "Dear Santa" (Paramount Plus), "Gentleman Broncos" (Amazon Prime) and "Bad Sisters" season 2 (Apple +). Brandon watches the Martin Short hosted episode of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, the first five episodes of WHAT IF...? Season 3, Episode 5 of STAR WARS: SKELETON CREW, JANET PLANET, A DIFFERENT MAN, DIDI, THE BEAST, THE PIANIST, SUGARCANE, ADULT SWIM YULE LOG 2: BRANCHIN' OUT, NUTCRACKERS, and rewatches of DEJA VU on Criterion Channel and TRAINING DAY on 4K Blu-ray. The two talk trailers for James Gunn's SUPERMAN. And the two give their picks for the best of 2024.

Episode 144: SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3 & MUFASA: THE LION KING

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 12:00:26 -0500

In 144, Brandon and Jeff talk awards season so far as well as the online community's comments with some candid bikini photos of Sydney Sweeny.

Jeff watches Rogue Heroes (Amazon Prime), Quick Change (HBO Max), What We Do In The Shadows Series Finale (HULIU), Predestination (HBO Max). The two talk DUNE: PROPHECY, CREATURE COMMANDOS, and the final two episodes of THE DAY OF THE JACKAL. Brandon watches the Chris Rock-hosted episode of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, Rachel Morrison's debut feature THE FIRE INSIDE, Joshua Oppenheimer's THE END, John Hillcoat's TRIPLE 9, WE LIVE IN TIME, Mike Leigh's HARD TRUTHS, binges Pixar's INSIDE OUT spin-off DREAM PRODUCTIONS, rewatches INTERSTELLAR in IMAX 70mm, rewatches A BUG'S LIFE, and rewatches THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE WAR OF THE ROHIRRIM. Brandon discusses the trailers for THE DEATH OF A UNICORN, WARFARE, Steven Soderbergh's BLACK BAG, and Jeff joins for KARATE KID: LEGENDS. Finally, the two review MUFASA: THE LION KING in IMAX 3D, and SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3.

143 w/ Jamaal Green: KRAVEN THE HUNTER / A COMPLETE UNKNOWN / THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE WAR OF THE ROHIRRIM / BETTER MAN / INTERSTELLAR (10th-anniversary re-release)

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 16:34:29 -0500

The boys are joined by Jamaal Green in episode 143 of The Film Blerds. Starting off with the news the Oscars will stream live on Hulu as the broadcast airs on ABC. And the quote about how James Mangold was hurt by the reception to INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY.

Jeff watches The Madness (Netflix), Black Doves (Netflix), Saturday Night (VOD). The two discuss episode 8 of THE DAY OF THE JACKEL and episode 4 of DUNE: PROPHECY Brandon watches the Paul Mescal / Shaboozey episode of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, binges the first two seasons of LIONESS, and finishes with THELMA. The trailer for the highly anticipated 28 YEARS LATER from Danny Boyle and Alex Garland is talked about. Finally, Brandon reviews the Robbie Willaims biopic BETTER MAN, the anime epic prequel THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE WAR OF THE ROHIRRIM, and the James Mangold Bob Dylan biopic, A COMPLETE UNKNOWN. Everyone finishes with reviews for the 10th-anniversary re-release of INTERSTELLAR and KRAVEN THE HUNTER.

Episode 142: NOSFERATU / Y2K / NIGHTBITCH

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 15:15:32 -0500

In Episode 142, Brandon voices his frustrations with Kendrick's upcoming tour. The two then discuss SKELETON CREW's father/son dynamic, a first in the STAR WARS universe with black leads.

Jeff watches Ali Siddiq: The Domino Effect (Hulu), Watchmen: Chapter II, Megalopolis. The two discuss episode 2 of DUNE: PROPHECY and episode 7 of THE DAY OF THE JACKEL. Brandon watches FALL, Robert Zemeckis' latest HERE, and the French short film LA JETEE. Finally, the two do a re-review of WICKED and discuss Y2K. And Brandon reviews NIGHTBITCH and the newest Robert Eggers film, the highly anticipated NOSFERATU.

Review Special - STAR WARS: SKELETON CREW (Episodes 1 - 3)

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 20:50:00 -0500

Brandon and Jeff review the first 3 episodes of SKELETON CREW, the newest STAR WARS show from Jon Watts and Christopher Ford.

141: MOANA 2 & THE BRUTALIST

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 01:40:38 -0500

In Episode 141, Brandon and Jeff talk about the newest additions to the cast of Nolan's next film as well as lament the days when movies used to be a mystery. The two then discuss the new date for SPIDER-MAN 4.

Jeff watches CROSS (Amazon Prime), THE EDGE OF SLEEP (Amazon Prime), INT. CHINATOWN (HULU), CHERNOBYL: THE LOST TAPES (HBO Max), ATLAS (Netflix) MR. MCMAHON (Netflix), SOUL SISTA CHRONICLES (TUBI). The two discuss episode 6 of THE DAY OF THE JACKEL on Peacock. Brandon watches SING SING, rewatches DUNKIRK on Blu-ray, and does a first-time viewing of Blake Edwards' EXPERIMENT IN TERROR for Noirvember. The two talk about the trailer for THE AMATEUR. Finally, the two review the epic THE BRUTALIST and MOANA 2 with a reaction from an actual child.

Episode 140: SEPTEMBER 5 / THE DAY THE EARTH BLEW UP: A LOONEY TUNES MOVIE / THE PIANO LESSON / FLOW / GLADIATOR II (re-review)

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 10:18:39 -0500

Brandon and Jeff give their initial thoughts on Kendrick Lamar's new surprise album GNX and Brandon's hope on a Black Hippy album, The two talk trailers for the live-action remake of HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON and the SEVEN IMAX re-release.

Brandon does a re-review of GLADIATOR II in Dolby Cinema and the new LOONEY TUNES film, THE DAY THE EARTH BLEW UP.

The two then review FLOW, THE PIANO LESSON, and SEPTEMBER 5.

Episode 139: WICKED (PART 1) / RED ONE / BABYGIRL / CONCLAVE Re-review

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 14:50:00 -0500

In Episode 139 Brandon and Jeff pay tribute to Tony Todd and discuss the release date for the fourth MCU set SPIDER-MAN movie which puts it in direct competition with Nolan's latest.... also starring Tom Holland and Zendaya.

Jeff watches THE DAY OF THE JACKEL(PEACOCK) first 5 episodes with Brandon assisting, Jeff also watches THE APPRENTICE (VOD), BULLY.COWARD.VICTIM: THE STORY OF ROY COHN (HBO MAX), BROTHERS (AMAZON), LET'S START A CULT (VOD). Brandon watches the latest LAW & ORDER episode, the CARLI XCX episode of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, the documentary ERNEST COLE: LOST AND FOUND, ALL WE IMAGINE AS LIGHT, rewatches THE SEED OF THE SACRED FIG, the 2022 vampire film THE INVITATION, and the NORMAL PEOPLE miniseries. The two discuss the finale of THE PENGUIN as well as the first episode of DUNE: PROPHECY. The trailer for MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - THE FINAL RECKONING is talked about. And finally, Brandon reviews BABYGIRL with Jeff and Brandon doing another review for Edward Berger's CONCLAVE, followed by reviews for RED ONE and the highly anticipated WICKED (PART 1).

Interview Special: Stefano Da Frè - Stolen Dough

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 07:32:52 -0500

In this special episode, Brandon and Jeff interview Brandon's colleague and friend, Stefano Da Frè about his Russo Brothers and AGBO produced short film STOLEN DOUGH.

Episode 138: GLADIATOR II & JUROR #2

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 07:55:00 -0500

In Episode 138, Brandon and Jeff lament recent events and the future and discuss Nolan being the first to use the next-generation IMAX film cameras for his next movie.

Jeff watches WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS, IT'S FLORIDA MAN, THE FRANCHISE, FRANKIE FREAKO, THE INFILTRATOR and UNSTOPPABLE The two discuss episode seven of THE PENGUIN and the future of Matt Reeves' THE BATMAN EPIC CRIME SAGA universe. Brandon discusses the first batch of episodes of LAW & ORDER, the season four finale of ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING, the season two finale of THE OLD MAN, the John Mulaney / Chappel Roan episode of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, DESPICABLE ME 4, and rewatches of THE HANGOVER and VENOM: THE LAST DANCE in IMAX 3D. Brandon talks about the trailer for STAR WARS: SKELETON CREW. Finally, Brandon reviews Clint Eastwood's JUROR #2 and the boys do a spoiler-free review of Ridley Scott's GLADIATOR II.

Episode 137 w/ Jamaal Green: HERETIC / CONCLAVE / THE WITCH IMAX re-release / BLACK BOX DIARIES

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 11:18:04 -0500

In Episode 137, Brandon and Jeff are joined by indie filmmaker Jamaal Green to discuss THE WITCH.

Brandon talks about BLACK BOX DIARIES, rewatches SATURDAY NIGHT, JUSTICE LEAGUE: CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS PART THREE, and Edward Berger's excellent new thriller CONCLAVE. Jeff finally watches TRAP. And the two review the highly anticipated A24 horror thriller HERETIC.

Episode 136 - VENOM: THE LAST DANCE / SMILE 2 / TERRIFER 3 / QUEER / THE ROOM NEXT DOOR / CADDO LAKE

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 11:55:39 -0400

In Episode 136, Brandon and Jeff pay tribute to Lynda Orbst as well as discuss the new announcements and rumors about Nolan's new film,

Jeff watches for TV the season finale of Bad Monkey & Slow Horses on Apple+, the season premiere of What We Do In The Shadow's final season, the Fox animated series Universal Basic Guys and Detroiters on Netflix. For movies he dives into When Evil Lurks, Hellboy: The Crooked Man, IT parts 1 &2, the Salems Lot remake, The Happening, Wolfs and The Instigators. The two talk about episodes 4 & 5 of THE PENGUIN and the newest episodes of AGATHA ALL ALONG Brandon watches the political satire RUMOURS, finishes TELL ME LIES Season 2, discusses the first 4 episodes of the 50th season of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, first time viewing of THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE, RINGU, THE GRUDGE series both Japanese and American, and the latest ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING. Brandon does solo reviews for UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE, Pedro Almodóvar's THE ROOM NEXT DOOR, Luca Guadagnino's QUEER, and TERRIFER 3. The two review CADDO LAKE, SMILE 2, and VENOM: THE LAST DANCE

Special - Alien: Romulus (Home Media Release)

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 18:42:05 -0400

In this bonus episode, Brandon & Jeff review the home media release of Alien: Romulus. Listen closely for details on a special contest the boys are running in partnership with 20th Century Studios.

Episode 135 - Episode 135: JOKER: FOLIE A DEUX / THE SUBSTANCE / NICKEL BOYS / ANORA / EMILIA PEREZ / THE SEED OF THE SACRED FIG / THE OUTRUN

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 17:21:42 -0400

In Episode 135 of The FIlm Blerds, Brandon and Jeff talk about how studios are combating toxic fandom by... getting opinions from fans in major franchise projects.

Jeff watches SALEM'S LOT, RETURN TO SALEM'S LOT, OFF RAMP... Brandon finishes THE WHEEL OF TIME Season 2 and the current season FUTURAMA on Hulu, continues TELL ME LIES, binges INDUSTRY Season 3, and watches the Hulu original movie HOLD YOUR BREATH. Brandon talks trailers for Bong Joon-ho's MICKEY 17, COMPANION and DEN OF THIEVES 2: PANTERA. Brandon does solo reviews for NICKEL BOYS, ANORA, THE SEED OF THE SACRED FIG, EMILIA PEREZ, THE OUTRUN and a spoiler review for MEGALOPOLIS. Jeff reviews THE SUBSTANCE. And the two close out the episode with an hour-long spoiler review for JOKER: FOLIE A DEUX.

Episode 134 - SATURDAY NIGHT / A REAL PAIN / WHITE BIRD / MEGALOPOLIS / LEE / WOLFS

Sat, 28 Sep 2024 13:01:00 -0400

In Episode 134, Brandon and Jeff pay tribute to Dame Maggie Smith, talk about how BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE was almost a HBO Max movie and Lionsgate relying on A.I. for future projects due to their hard year.

Jeff watches The Martian, Flight, and Ryan Murphy's Grotesque. Brandon rewatches TRANSFORMERS ONE in 4DX 3D and Dolby Cinema, gets through a good portion of THE WHEEL OF TIME Season 2, watches 1996's CHAIN REACTION and Jane Schoenbrun's I SAW THE TV GLOW, continues FUTURAMA and TELL ME LIES on Hulu. The two talk trailers for THE LAST OF US Season 2, Marvel's THUNDERBOLTS*, FROM THE WORLD OF JOHN WICK: BALLERINA, and Ryan Coogler's IMAX shot SINNERS. Finally, the two talk about the first three episodes of AGATHA ALL ALONG and the first episode of THE PENGUIN, while Brandon reviews WOLFS and MEGALOPOLIS briefly while diving into WHITE BIRD, Jesse Esienberg's A REAL PAIN and Jason Reitman's SATURDAY NIGHT.

Episode 133 - Berry Gordy's The Last Dragon (1985) with Matt Schuchman

Sat, 28 Sep 2024 12:01:00 -0400

In this episode the boys are joined by Matt Schuchman of Den of Geeks and Overdue Rentals Podcast to do a deep dive into the 80's classic.

"The Last Dragon is technically not a good film, but it's the best film in the same breath." - Matt Schucman

Episode 132 - Transformers One / The Wild Robot / Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice / Speak No Evil / Afraid / The Front Room

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 16:09:09 -0400

News:

In this episode of The Film Blerds, hosts Brandon and Jeff discuss a variety of topics including the upcoming fall movie season, the controversial remake of Lawrence of Arabia by Roland Emmerich, the challenges faced by Joaquin Phoenix in Hollywood, and the future of Denis Villeneuve's Dune saga.

Whatcha Watching:

They also share their recent movie and TV recommendations, highlighting shows like Bad Monkey and films like Thelma. In this conversation, Brandon delves into various themes surrounding popular TV shows and movies, including the complexity of narratives in 'The Old Man', the overwhelming nature of streaming content, and the comedic elements in 'Only Murders in the Building'. He contrasts the cinematic experiences of 'Twisters' and 'Twister', reflects on the legacy of 'The Sopranos', and discusses the societal implications of 'Philadelphia'.

Trailer Talk:

The conversation also touches on upcoming films like 'Y2K' and 'Minecraft', and critiques the controversial reimagining of 'Snow White'.

Main Review:

In this episode, Uncle Jeffrey and B-Wood delve into various film reviews, discussing Disney's animated legacy versus its live-action remakes, the quality of recent Blumhouse and A24 releases, and the impact of animated films like The Wild Robot. They also explore the latest entries in the Transformers franchise and the mixed reception of Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of each film.

Interview Special - Young King

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 11:50:56 -0400

In this special episode, the boys review the upcoming indie drama "Young King" and Brandon sits down for an interview with the filmmakers and stars.

Young King:

Diondre tries to re-adjust to civilian life after he returns home from Iraq during the height of the Iraq war in 2005. As he copes with the scars of war, he increasingly becomes a threat to those he cares about the most - his family.

Episode 131: BLINK TWICE / THE CROW / TRAP / BORDERLANDS / STRANGE DARLING

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 11:07:59 -0400

In Episode 131, Brandon and Jeff talk news including the 2024 edition of D23.

Jeff watches Average Joe, Preacher, Rick & Morty: The Anime, Chimp Crazy, Veep, Homeboy, Don't Suck. Brandon finishes the Vaction Noir channel on The Criterion Channel, watches the first two episodes of THE WHELL OF TIME season 2, and revists Lakia's CORALINE 3D in theaters. Trailers talked about are the new KRAVEN THE HUNTER trailer and SONIC THE HEDEHOG 3. Finally, the boys review STRANGE DARLING, Jeff reviews THE CROW, 2024 aka NU-CROW, and Brandon reviews BODERLANDS, TRAP, and BLINK TWICE.

Episode 130 - Alien: Romulus

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 15:05:39 -0400

In episode 130, Brandon and Jeff jump right into "Whatcha Watching" with Jeff giving his opinions on Training Day the television series, Batman: Caped Crusader, Unstable, Resurrected Rides, The Feast Trilogy, Alita: Battle Angel, Spy Game, Jack Reacher: Never Go Back and The Ghost Writer.

Brandon gives his takes on Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Sausage Party: Foodtopia, The TikTok Murders, Oppenheimer, Predator, Aliens, Crisis On Infinite Earths pt.2, Cop, Blue Steel, The Limey, The Swimming Pool, His Kind of Woman, School of Rock, Mission Impossible 8, Open Range, Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes, Purple Moon, My Spy: The Eternal City and finally the original Alien.

For the main review Brandon gives us a brief review of It Ends With Us and Cuckoo. The boys complete their watch of Fede Alvarez's previous films including Don't Breath Part 2 and The Girl In the Spider's Web.

Finally the boys give their review of Fede Alvarez's Alien: Romulus.

#AlienRomulus

DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE (Spoiler Review) with Special Guests Khal & Trey Taylor

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 10:51:38 -0400

In episode 129 of The Film Blerds, Brandon and Jeff are joined by unofficial members Khal and Trey Taylor to have a spoiler talk on DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE and the MCU at large.

#DeadpoolandWolverine

Movie News Special: Euphoria, WB Discovery, and San Diego Comic-Con

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 11:10:48 -0400

In a special news only episode of The Film Blerds, Brandon and Jeff discuss the problems surrounding the third season of EUPHORIA, WB Discovery's problems deepen as Zaslav's consolidation backfires with the NBA, and finally DC and Marvel Studios news from San Diego Comic-Con including Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom.

Episode 128 - Deadpool & Wolverine

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 18:53:57 -0400

In Episode 128 of The Film Blerds, the boys talk about The Russo Brothers returning to direct the next two AVENGERS movies. Jeff watches the first two X-MEN movies, THE BOYS Season 4 finale, continues HOUSE OF THE DRAGON, and rewatches TWISTER. Brandon watches the season finales for MY ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN and THE ACOLYTE. Watches season two of HIT-MONKEY and the 1981 neo noir EYEWITNESS, revisits the first two DEADPOOL movies, rewatches TWISTERS in Dolby Cinema, and finally watches MAXXXINE proper. #DeadpoolAndWolverine Finally, the two review the third DEADPOOL film, DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE.

Episode 127 - Twisters

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 10:58:56 -0400

In episode 127 of The Film Blerds, the boys discuss the delay of the second part of Kevin Costner's HORIZON saga as well as the news that Zack Snyder's long-gestating adaptation of THE FOUNTAINHEAD may never come to pass.

Jeff watches TRUE BLOOD (HBO MAX), GRAVESEND (AMAZON PRIME), THE BOYS, HOUSE OF THE DRAGON, SAUSAGE PARTY: FOODTOPIA, PATTY HEARST (1988), THE FALL GUY, LONGLEGS. Brandon continues THE ACOLYTE and MY ADVENTURES WITH SUPERMAN, rewatches the first season of X-MEN '97 and MEN IN BLACK 3, watches BLUE STEEL, NIGHT MOVES, and OBESSION. He also revisits TWISTER newly released on 4K Blu-ray. The two talk trailers for the A24 horror films THE FRONT ROOM and HERETIC, Blumhouse's AFRAID, and Marvel's CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD. Finally, the two do a long review on the stand-alone legacy sequel TWISTERS.

Episode 126: Maxxxine & Kill!

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 13:27:49 -0400

In Episode 126, the boys talk about David Ellison's Skydance merging with Paramount and David taking over as CEO of Paramount. Brandon and Jeff then discuss Sony Pictures buying the Alamo Drafthouse cinema chain.

Jeff watches Chucky, Supacell, House of the Dragon, Deadfall, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Living In Oblivion, and Poolman The two discuss THE BEAR Season 3. Brandon watches the newest episodes of MY ADVENTURES WITH SUPERMAN and THE ACOLYTE. Rewatches INSIDE OUT 2 in 3D, rewatches WITHOUT REMORSE, MEN IN BLACK, SIGNS, and INDEPENDENCE DAY. The two talk trailers for RED ONE, F1, GLADIATOR II, and HERE. Finally the two review the Indian action film KILL and the latest entry in Ti West's X saga, MAXXXINE.

Episode 125: The Movie Review Spectacular

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 14:31:19 -0400

In a supersized episode 125 of The Film Blerds, Brandon and Jeff dive right into their watches which include REN FAIRE, MY ADVENUTRES WITH SUPERMAN, the A24 drama TUESDAY, the final season of STAR TREK: DISCOVERY, the fourth season of THE BOYS and its spin-off GEN V, the third and final season of CSI: VEGAS, and THEM: THE SCARE.

The two then review THE STRANGERS: CHAPTER 1, LONGLEGS, THE BIKERIDERS, HORIZON: AN AMERICAN SAGA - CHAPTER 1, BEVERLY HILLS COP: AXEL F, FLY ME TO THE MOON, DESPICABLE ME 4, and finally A QUIET PLACE: DAY ONE.

Episode 124 - INSIDE OUT 2 & THE YOUNG WOMAN AND THE SEA

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 07:05:44 -0400

In this episode, Trey Taylor fills in for Jeff as the two go through their daily watches.

Trey revisits WARRIORS OF VIRTUE, the Jim Henson documentary on Disney+, and watches the first two episodes of THE ACOLYTE. Brandon watches ROBOT DREAMS, the first two episodes of CLIPPED, continues MY ADVENTURES WITH SUPERMAN, and talks about the STAR WARS: JEDI SURVIVOR video game. Finally, Brandon reviews Disney's THE YOUNG WOMAN AND THE SEA and Pixar's highly anticipated INSIDE OUT 2. All with an assist from Trey.

Episode 123 - BAD BOYS: RIDE OR DIE / KINDS OF KINDNESS / THE WATCHERS / IN A VIOLENT NATURE

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 12:22:00 -0400

In 123, Brandon and Jeff go through Marvel, HUNGER GAMES, and KNIVES OUT news.

Jeff hate watches the new Netflix series ERIC, talks about the first episode of BODKIN, and the final season of the Amazon Prime series THE OUTLAWS. For movies Jeff talks about BOY KILLS WORLD, THE MINISTRY OF UNGENTLEMANLY WARFARE, THE LAST PITSTOP IN YUMA COUNTY and BLACK HAWK DOWN.

Brandon watches the first two episodes of the new STAR WARS series on Disney+ called THE ACOLYTE, the first 3 episodes of MY ADVENTURES WITH SUPERMAN Season 2, finishes THE JINX PART II, revisits the first three entries in the BAD BOYS series, watches THE VIRGIN SUICIDES and QUEEN ROCK MONTREAL, and revisits FURIOSA a couple of more times in IMAX and Dolby Cinema.

The two talk trailers for THE KILLER'S GAME and VENOM: THE LAST DANCE.

Finally, Brandon does solo reviews for the arthouse slasher IN A VIOLENT NATURE and Ishana Night Shyamalan's THE WATCHERS. Then Jeff joins Brandon for reviews on Yorgos Lanthimos' KINDS OF KINDNESS and the fourth entry in the BAD BOYS series, BAD BOYS: RIDE OR DIE.

Episode 122 - FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA (spoiler review) / THE GARFIELD MOVIE / THE BLUE ANGELS

Sat, 25 May 2024 14:21:00 -0400

In Episode 122, the boys kick off quick news with Cannes so far.

Jeff then launches into his watches with his continuing deep dive into NYPD Blue. David Cronenberg's first film "STEREO", the early 2010's film "Some Guy Who Kills People", a rewatch of"The Hunt" starring Betty Gilpin and closing out with his hatred with the porn biopic "Wonderland" starring Val Kilmer as John "Johnny Wad" Holmes.

Brandon talks about the DUNE: PART TWO 4K Blu-ray, the season 49 finale of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE hosted by Jake Gyllenhaal with musical guest Sabrina Carpenter, the season finales for LAW & ORDER and L&O: ORGANIZED CRIME, and OUTER RANGE Season 2 on Prime Video.

Brandon talks trailers for IT ENDS WITH US and NEVER LET GO. The two discuss the trailers for TRANSFORMERS ONE and Francis Ford Coppola's MEGALOPOLIS.

Brandon does a solo review of THE GARFIELD MOVIE. The two review the J.J. Abrams and Glen Powell-produced IMAX documentary THE BLUE ANGELS and finish with a spoiler review of George Miller's latest entry into the MAD MAX saga, FURIOSA.

Episode 121 - IF / FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA (spoiler free review)

Fri, 17 May 2024 12:27:00 -0400

In 121, the boys briefly talk about the new news on THE FANTASTIC FOUR then launch straight into their watches.

Jeff continues his NYPD BLUE journey as well as taking a look at Croenenberg's first film.

Brandon gives his thoughts on the first season of X-MEN '97, TALES OF THE EMPIRE, THE WALKING DEAD: THE ONES WHO LIVE, The Maya Rudolph hosted SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, as well as brief reviews for BABES and TAROT.

The two talk about the DUNE: PROPHCY trailer.

Then Brandon gives his spoiler-free thoughts on FURIOUSA before the two do a review on John Krasanki's family film IF.

Interview Special : Black Twitter

Fri, 10 May 2024 14:26:00 -0400

In this special episode, Brandon interviews the creative team behind the new Hulu documentary "Black Twitter: A People's History".

Episode 120 - KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES / HIT MAN / STAR WARS: THE PHANTOM MENACE re-release

Wed, 08 May 2024 14:29:00 -0400

Jeff watches THE SNOWTOWN MURDERS aka SNOWTOWN, SOUTHERN COMFORT, AUTOPSY, watches the first episode of VELMA Season 2, and the Hulu miniseries THE ACT.

Brandon watches about the first season of FALLOUT on Prime Video, the Dua Lipa episode of SNL, and the 1997 Satoshi Kon debut feature PERFECT BLUE.

Finally, Brandon reviews the re-release of STAR WARS: EPISODE 1 - THE PHANTOM MENACE, Richard Linklater's HIT MAN, and Wes Ball's KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES. All with an assist from Jeff.

Episode 83 - GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 14:46:00 -0400

The Lobby:

HBO Max to become Max at the end of May with trailers

CinemaCon 2023

What Have You Watched Lately?

Trailer Talk:

WHITE MEN CAN'T JUMP

AMERICAN BORN CHINESE

WHITE BIRD

THE LAST VOYAGE OF THE DEMETER

THE EQUALIZER 3

INSIDIOUS: THE RED DOOR

A HAUNTING IN VENICE

NEXT GOAL WINS

WISH

THE HUGER GAMES: THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES

IT LIVES INSIDE

EXTRACTION 2

THE MARVELS

Main review:

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3

A Film Blerds 420 Special: Broken Lizard's Quasi

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 22:24:00 -0400

On a special episode of the show Brandon review's the newest film from Broken Lizard, "Quasi" followed by an interview with the legendary comedy troop.

Review Special: There's Something About Mary with Clayton Davis

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 22:22:00 -0400

Variety's senior awards editor Clayton Davis joins Brandon and Jeff with a movie he hand-picked. The 1998 romantic-comedy THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT MARY.

Review Special: Succession "Conner's Wedding"

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 22:20:00 -0400

On a special mini episode the boys discuss Succession: S04E03 "Conner's Wedding" one of the greatest episodes of television ever. HEAVY SPOILERS!!!!

Trailer Talk Special: Blue Beetle

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 22:18:00 -0400

The guys talk about their exclusive sneak peek at DC's "Blue Beetle".

Episode 82: JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 4 / DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: HONOR AMONG THIEVES / SHAZAM! FURY OF THE GODS

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 22:04:00 -0400

Super Sized Episode!!! The Lobby: James Gunn WILL be directing SUPERMAN: LEGACY. Nancy Meyers' Netflix rom-com canned over budget. She wanted $180 million with $80 going to her and the cast. Netflix wanted $130. A24 re-releasing the Talking Heads concert doc STOP MAKING SENSE Tom Cruise loves THE FLASH Denzel Washington joins GLADIATOR sequel after reading the script and wanting to work with Ridley again. Djimon Hounsou still can't get work as an actor. Todd Field says TAR may be his last film. RIP Lance Reddick and prayers up for Sam Neil. POKER FACE, THE MANDALORIAN, and PERRY MASON discussion What Have You Watched Lately? Trailer Talk: CARMEN BEEF JOY RIDE RUBY GILMAN, TEENAGE KRAKEN YOU HURT MY FEELINGS KNIGHTS OF THE ZODIAC Netflix's MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS special BIG SHARK Main review: SHAZAM! FURY OF THE GODS DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: HONOR AMONG THEVIES JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 4

Episode 81: 65 / LUTHER: THE FALLEN SUN / THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD, PART II

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 22:01:00 -0400

Bob Iger stepping in to refocus Marvel and Star Wars for quality over quantity Bob Iger wants Disney back in the home media game less on streaming James Gunn rumored to be directing SUPERMAN: LEGACY THE FLASH to world premiere at CinemaCon in April The Oscars THE LAST OF US, PERRY MASON, THE MANDALORIAN, POKER FACE discussion What Have You Watched Lately? Trailer Talk: NO HARD FEELINGS THE LITTLE MERMAID Main review: HISTORY OF THE WORLD, PART II LUTHER: THE FALLEN SUN 65.

Episode 80: COCAINE BEAR

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 21:57:00 -0500

Mike Colter to star in PLANE sequel, SHIP MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - DEAD RECKONING PART ONE rumored to be 3 hours IT prequel series WELCOME TO DERRY ordered to series at HBO Max. Andy Muschetti to direct multiple episodes. Several new LORD OF THE RINGS movies in development at Warner Brothers Discovery SUCCESSION Season 4 is the final season. What Have You Watched Lately? Trailer Talk: PAST LIVES ABOUT MY FATHER Main review: COCAINE BEAR.

Episode 79: CREED III / TIT-TANIC 4K UHD 3D (re-release) / MARLOWE

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 21:54:00 -0500

The Lobby: JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 4 is 2 hours and 50 minutes Michael Douglas would only return for ANT-MAN 4 if he could be killed off. Zack Galifianakis to star in live-action LILO & STITCH THE MARVELS swaps release dates with THE HAUNTED MANISON Bruce Willis has dementia Marvel to scale back on TV shows HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON live-action movie in the work from the OG trilogy creator Dean DuBois returning to once again write, produce, and direct. March 14th, 2025 release. Patrick Dempsey in talks to star in Eli Roth's THANKSGIVING. POKER FACE renewed for Season 2. RIP Raquel Welch and Richard Belzer. THE LAST OF US Episode 6. What Have You Watched Lately? Trailer Talk: TETRIS SISU BOSTON STRANGLER Main review: MARLOWE (Brandon solo) TIT-TANIC 4K UHD 3D re-release (Brandon solo) CREED III.

Episode 78: ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTIUMANIA & MAGIC MIKE'S LAST DANCE

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 21:51:00 -0500

The Lobby: Disney+ loses 2.4 million subscribers. Bob Iger announces that 7k employees will be laid off to save 5.5 billion. In addition ZOOTOPIA 2, FROZEN 3, and TOY STORY 5 greenlit. Freddie Prinz Jr. and Jennifer Love Hewitt are in talks for I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER sequel SPIDER-MAN NOIR live action series in development at Amazon. Peter Safrin says BATGIRL would've destroyed the DC brand RIDDICK: FURYA greenlit with director David Twohy and Vin Diesel returning RIP Trugoy the Dove aka Plug 2 of De La Soul THE LAST OF US Episode 5 What Have You Watched Lately? Trailer Talk: ARE YOU THERE GOD? IT'S ME MARGARET GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL 3 new trailer (Jeff solo) STRAYS PAINT SUCCESSION Season 4 AIR LUTHER: THE FALLEN SUN THE FLASH FAST X Main review: MAGIC MIKE'S LAST DANCE ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTIUMANIA.

Episode 77: YOU PEOPLE, KNOCK AT THE CABIN, INFINITY POOL, 80 FOR BRADY, FEAR

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 21:50:00 -0500

The Lobby: Brandon's further thoughts on SKINAMARINK Razzie nominations Oscar nominations The DC Universe slate called CHAPTER 1: GODS AND MONSTERS Galactus is rumored to be in the main villain in FANTASTIC FOUR with Doctor Doom being the next saga villain Ridley Scott's GLADIATOR sequel is coming November 22, 2024 THAT '90s SHOW renewed for Season 2. THE TERMINAL LIST renewed for second season based off next novel in the series. Chris Pratt returning. Spin-off prequel with Taylor Kitsch also greenlit. BAD BOYS 4 a go with entire creative team from BAD BOYS FOR LIFE returning. RIP Annie Wersching THE LAST OF US Episodes 3 & 4 What Have You Watched Lately? Brandon's picks of the episode: POKER FACE so far THE RESORT Season 1 Trailer Talk: Moving On SHAZAM!: FURY OF THE GODS second trailer (Jeff solo) The Boogeyman Polite Society Big George Foreman Guy Ritchie's The Covenant Main review: SHOTGUN WEDDING (Brandon solo) 80 FOR BRADY (Brandon solo) INFINITY POOL (Jeff solo) FEAR (Brandon solo) KNOCK AT THE CABIN (Brandon solo) YOU PEOPL

Episode 76: PLANE, SICK, and SKINAMARINK

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 21:46:00 -0500

The Lobby: (02:40) Alec Baldwin and Hannah Gutteriz-Reed charged with involuntary manslaughter of Halyna Hucthins on the of RUST by Santa Fe County DA Mary Carmack-Altwies Cobra Kai renewed for 6th and final season Chad Stahlelski to direct the Michael B. Jordan starring and producing WITHOUT REMORSE sequel RAINBOW SIX. Meryl Streep joins ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season 3. Morgan Freeman and Nicole Kidman are doing Taylor Sherdian's new show LIONESS on Paramount+ about the CIA M3GAN sequel a go! M3GAN 2.0. Alison Williams bumped up from executive producer to producer. Jared Leto's TRON 3 on again this time with director Joachim Rønning. Titled TRON: ARES RIP Lisa Marie Pressly THE LAST OF US discussion: Episodes 1 & 2 (37:02) What Have You Watched Lately? (1:03:24) Trailer Talk: (2:20:07) Rye Lane SCREAM VI full trailer THE MANDALORIAN Season 3 trailer Main review: (2:32:47) SKINAMARINK SICK PLANE

Episode 75: MISSING & HOUSE PARTY (2023)

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 21:44:00 -0500

The Lobby: Yann Demange to direct BLADE MEGALOPIS in trouble? The Rock demands for BLACK ADAM WB execs want to keep Ezra. James Gunn doesn't know AVATAR 3 features bad Na'vi and good humans. What Have You Watched Lately? Trailer Talk: Beau is Afraid Evil Dead Rise Reinfeld Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantiumania trailer 2 (Jeff solo) Oppenheimer IMAX trailer (Brandon solo) Main review: Missing House Party

Episode 74: M3GAN

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 21:42:00 -0500

What Have You Watched Lately? Trailer Talk: Perry Mason Season 2 White House Plumbers Main review: M3GAN

Episode 71: AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 21:36:00 -0500

Brandon and Jeff discuss AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER in High Frame Rate 3D presented in Dolby Cinema.

Episode 70: PUSS IN BOOTS: THE LAST WISH, VIOLENT NIGHT, GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY HOLIDAY SPECIAL

Sat, 10 Dec 2022 21:33:00 -0500

The Lobby: GLASS ONION grosses nearly $20 million at a week on 650 screens. Netflix CEOs say they don't need theaters. What Have You Watched Lately? Trailer Talk: NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: KAHMUNRAH RISES AGAIN THE LAST OF US full trailer INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3 TRANSFORMERS: RISE OF THE BEASTS Main review: SAINT OMER (Brandon solo) THE PALE BLUE EYE (Brandon solo) EMANCIPATION (Brandon solo) Guillermo del Toro's PINOCCHIO THE GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY HOLIDAY SPECIAL VIOLENT NIGHT PUSS IN BOOTS: THE LAST WISH

Episode 69: GLASS ONION / STRANGE WORLD / DISENCHANTED / A CHRISTMAS STORY CHRISTMAS / WENDELL & WILD

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 21:30:00 -0500

Tarantino's next project to be an 8 part miniseries James Wan's Atmoic Monster and Jason Blum's Blumhouse to combine into a horror juggernaut production company Bob Iger returns to Disney as CEO replacing Bob Chapek RIP Kevin Conroy and Jason David Frank What Have You Watched Lately? Trailer Talk: John Wick: Chapter 4 Main review: Wakanda Forever spoiler review Wendell & Wild Strange World (Brandon solo) Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (Brandon solo) Slumberland A Christmas Story Christmas Disenchanted

Episode 68: DEVOTION / THE WHALE / SHE SAID / TOP GUN: MAVERICK (REVISITED)

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 21:28:00 -0500

The Lobby: Spielberg has found his BULLIT in Bradley Cooper. Radio Silence doing an ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK remake. What Have You Watched Lately? Trailer Talk: Magic Mike's Last Dance Elemental Main review: Top Gun: Maverick revisited She Said Devotion The Whale

Episode 67: BLACK PANTHER: WANKANDA FOREVER / THE FABELMANS / WOMEN TALKING

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 21:23:00 -0500

The Lobby: DC Films now under the leadership of James Gunn and producer Peter Safrin AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER is 3 hours and 10 minutes WESTWORLD canceled Russo Brothers say the live-action HERCULES remake will be inspired by TikTok What Have You Watched Lately? Trailer Talk: AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER trailer 2 (Jeff solo) ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA THE GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY HOLIDAY SPECIAL Main review: BARDO (Brandon solo) DON'T WORRY DARLING (quick review) THE FABELMANS WOMEN TALKING BLACK PANTHER: WANKANDA FOREVE

Episode 66: Black Adam / Halloween Ends / Bones and All / Armageddon Time / The Inspection

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 21:14:00 -0400

The Lobby: Ezra Miller facing 26 years in prison. DC Films is ramping up amid a search for new leadership. Harrison Ford replaces William Hurt in the role of General Ross in the MCU (at the very end of the show) What Have You Watched Lately? Trailer Talk: A Christmas Story Christmas Creed III Main review: Armageddon Time (Brandon solo) The Inspection Bones and All Halloween Ends Black Adam

Episode 65: Hellrasier / Werewolf by Night / Decision to Leave / Banshees of Inisherin / Aftersun

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 21:21:00 -0400

HAUNTING IN VENICE set to be released in 2023. Brandon's adventures at the 2022 New York Comic-Con. What Have You Watched Lately? Trailer Talk: Knock at the Cabin Main review: Aftersun (Brandon solo) Decision to Leave (Brandon solo) Banshees of Inisherin (Brandon solo) Hellrasier Werewolf by Night

Episode 62 - Blonde / Bros / The Woman King / Pearl / Moonage Daydream

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 12:11:00 -0400

The Lobby What Have You Watched Lately? Trailer Talk Main review: Brandon's quick experience at the AMSTERDAM world premiere PEARL MOONAGE DAYDREAM: THE IMAX EXPERIENCE (Brandon solo) THE WOMAN KING (Brandon solo) BROS BLONDE

Sep 23, 2022

Episode 61 - Barbarian / Samaritan / Jaws

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 12:10:00 -0400

Ezra Miller finally seeking treatment after WB threatens to pull the plug on THE FLASH D23 2022 talk Venice Film Festival and Toronto International Film Festival talk What Have You Watched Lately? Trailer Talk Main review: SAMARITAN JAWS BARBARIAN

Sep 16, 2022

Editing and Sacrifice - ASC Special Episode #3

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 12:09:00 -0400

In a special effort with the American Society of Cinematographers, the Film Blerds launch a special 4-part mini-series. ... MoreIn this episode they tackle the topic of editing's role in telling stories of sacrifice.

Sep 9, 2022

Episode 60 - Three Thousand Years of Longing / Beast

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 11:59:00 -0400

The Lobby: Lena Wilson and Amandla Stenberg drama Batgirl lost forever? What Have You Watched Lately? Main review: Three Thousand Years of Longing & Beast

Aug 25, 2022

Episode 59 - Bodies Bodies Bodies / Day Shift

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 11:58:00 -0400

The Lobby What Have You Watched Lately? Trailer Talk: John Wick: Chapter 4 Wednesday on Netflix Main review: Bodies Bodies Bodies Day Shift

Aug 19, 2022

Episode 58 - Bullet Train / Prey / Nope (w/ Spoilers)

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 11:57:00 -0400

The Lobby What Have You Watched Lately? Main review: Bullet Train Prey Nope spoilers

Episode 57 - DC Legion of Super Pets / The Gray Man | Vengeance / Thor: Love & Thunder

Sat, 30 Jul 2022 11:53:00 -0400

The Lobby What Have You Watched Lately? Trailer Talk Main review: DC Legion of Super Pets The Gray Man Vengeance Thor: Love and Thunder spoiler review

Episode 56 - Nope / Stranger Things Season 4

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 11:50:00 -0400

The Lobby What Have You Watched Lately? Trailer Talk Main review: Nope (Brandon solo) Stranger Things 4

Episode 55 - Thor: Love and Thunder / Minion: The Rise of Gru / Marcel the Shell with Shoes On

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 11:49:00 -0400

In another special solo episode, Brandon reviews the highly anticipated Marvel Studios film, Thor: Love and Thunder with an assist from Trey Norwood. Brandon and Trey also review the Hulu film, The Princess, and reviews Minion: The Rise of Gru in 3D as well as Marcel the Shell with Shoes On. Brandon also talks about The Terminal List on Amazon Prime, Only Murders in the Building Season 2 so far, The Old Man episode 4, Ms. Marvel episode 4 with Trey, as well as Apichatpong Weerasethakul's new film Memoria starring Tilda Swinton and the comedy Brian and Charles.

Jul 7, 2022

Episode 54 - Rise / Beavis and Butthead do the Universe / The Man from Toronto

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 11:48:00 -0400

In the second installment of "First Looks with Brandon", he takes a look at the Disney+ film "Rise", "Beavis and Butthead do the Universe", and Frank Sasso joins in for a review of "The Man from Toronto". In addition, Brandon talks about the finale for "Obi-Wan Kenobi", Episode 3 of "Ms. Marvel", Episode 3 of "The Old Man", as well as the Hulu show "The Bear". Brandon also gives his thoughts on Roger Moore's run as James Bond.

Jun 27, 2022

Episode 53 - First Looks with Brandon: Elvis

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 11:46:00 -0400

Debut Segment: First Looks with Brandon! In a special solo episode, Brandon reviews Baz Luhrmann's new film, the biopic ELVIS. He also talks about some recently released titles such as Spiderhead, Father of the Bride, Jerry & Marge Go Large, and Good Luck to You, Leo Grande. Jun 21, 2022

Episode 52 - Lightyear / The Black Phone / Hustle

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 11:44:00 -0400

The Lobby What Have You Watched Lately? Trailer Talk Main review: Lightyear The Black Phone (Brandon solo) Hustle

Jun 14, 2022

Episode 51 - Jurassic World Dominion

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 11:43:00 -0400

The Lobby What Have You Watched Lately? Trailer Talk Main review: Jurassic World Dominion

Jun 8, 2022

50th Episode! / The Bob's Burgers Movie

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 15:41:00 -0400

This episode celebrates the Film Blerd's 50th Episode. Celebrity appearances! Don't Miss It! Bonus Post Credit footage included!! The Lobby What Have You Watched Lately? Trailer Talk Main review: The Bob's Burgers Movie.

Episode 49 - Chip & Dale: Rescue Rangers

Wed, 25 May 2022 15:36:00 -0400

The Lobby What Have You Watched Lately? Trailer Talk Main review: Chip & Dale: Rescue Rangers.

Episode 48 - Firestarter / On the Count of Three

Mon, 16 May 2022 15:32:00 -0400

The Lobby What Have You Watched Lately? Trailer Talk Main review: Firestarter On the Count of Three

Episode 47 - Men / Top Gun: Maverick

Thu, 12 May 2022 15:29:00 -0400

The Lobby What Have You Watched Lately? Trailer Talk Main review: Top Gun: Maverick Men.

Episode 46 - Moon Knight / Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

Wed, 04 May 2022 15:27:00 -0400

The Lobby What Have You Watched Lately? Trailer Talk Main review: Moon Knight Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

CGI's role with a Humanity vs. Technology Story - ASC Special Episode #2

Mon, 02 May 2022 15:25:00 -0400

In a special effort with the American Society of Cinematographers, the Film Blerds launch a special 4-part mini-series in which they tackle the topic of the role CGI plays in filming a Humanity vs. Technology story.

Episode 45 - The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent / The Northman

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 15:19:00 -0400

The Lobby What Have You Watched Lately? Main review: The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent The Northman.

Episode 44 - Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice Ultimate Edition

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 15:17:00 -0400

Post Credit Sweep Up: Elliott Page and the Inception / Tenet mix-up. Main show: Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice - Ultimate Edition (mainly) along with thoughts on Wonder Woman 1984 and Tenet throughout.

Episode 43 - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 / Ambulance

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 15:16:00 -0400

The Lobby What Have You Watched Lately? Trailer Talk Main review: Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Ambulance

Episode 42 - Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore / Morbius

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 15:14:00 -0400

The Lobby What Have You Watched Lately? Trailer Talk Main review: Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore Morbius

Episode 41 - The Lost City / The Outfit

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 15:12:00 -0400

The Lobby What Have You Watched Lately? Trailer Talk Main review: The Lost City The Outfit

Episode 40 - Umma / Deep Water / X

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 15:11:00 -0400

The Lobby What Have You Watched Lately? Trailer Talk Main review: Umma Deep Water X

Episode 39 - The Adam Project / Turning Red

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 15:10:00 -0400

The Lobby What Have You Watched Lately? Trailer Talk Main review: The Adam Project Turning Red.

Episode 37 - The Batman

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 22:18:00 -0500

The Lobby: Alden Ehrenreich, David Krumholtz, and Kenneth Branagh join OPPENHEIMER. Production underway now. First film to shoot on IMAX black and white film. What Have You Watched Lately? Trailer Talk: Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore Hustle Our Flag Mean Death Main review: THE BATMAN spoiler-free THE BATMAN spoiler review.

Originally Published 2/17/22

Episode 36 - Uncharted / Nope

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 22:17:00 -0500

The Lobby: Oscar nominations 2022. The ceremony is hosted by Regina Hall, Wanda Sykes, and Amy Schumer. Paramount Investors Day announcements Blade Runner 2099 - Ridley Scott is developing a sequel series to the first 2 movies. Better Call Saul Season 6 split in 2 with the first 7 episodes on April 18th, and the final 6 episodes on July 11th. Stranger Things and Marvelous Ms. Maisel to end with Season 5. Stranger Things Season 4 to be split with the first half on May 27th and the second half on July 1st. Village Roadshow Pictures is suing Warner Brothers over the release of Matrix 4. Lord of the Rings movie and game rights are about to be up for grabs. The Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim first look and release date: April 24, 2024 Wonder Twins film in development Obi-Wan miniseries debuts on Disney+ on May 25th. 45 years to the day that STAR WARS premiered. Russell Crowe joins the Kraven the Hunter movie. Dane DeHaan and Jack Quaid joins Oppenheimer. Euphoria and The Righteous Gemstones both renewed on HBO with EUPHORIA being HBO's top watched program ratings-wise. What Have You Watched Lately? Trailer talk: Chip & Dale: Rescue Rangers Jurassic World Dominion Men Elvis The Contractor The Boys Presents: Diabolica Firestarter The Adam Project Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Brandon's thoughts on the Nope trailer. Main review: Kimi Uncharted.

Originally Published 2/19/22

Episode 35 - Death on the Nile / Moonfall / Jackass Forever / After Yang / Halo

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 22:14:00 -0500

The Lobby: The Color Purple Musical becomes a film. Dakota Johnson is Madame Web. Jason Momoa joins Fast 10 What Have You Watched Lately? Trailer Talk: Halo After Yang Main review: Jackass Forever Moonfall Death on the Nile

Originally Published 2/9/22

Episode 34 - The 355

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 22:12:00 -0500

The Lobby: TURNING RED pulled from theaters and headed straight to Disney+. Netflix is starting production on RED NOTICE 2 & 3 to shoot back-to-back. Bong-Joon Ho's next movie is at Warner Brothers with Robert Pattinson MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 7 & 8 delayed yet again. MonsterVerse TV headed to Apple TV starring Godzilla. THE BATMAN is 3 hours. RIP Louie Anderson and Meat Loaf. Whatcha Watchin'? Trailer Talk: X Moon Knight Main review: The 355

Originally Published 2/2/22

Episode 33 - Scream (also informally known as Scream 5)

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 22:08:00 -0500

The Blerds are back in town this week with a big "Watcha Watchin?" as well as their main review: Scream (also informally known as Scream 5).

Originally Published 1/18/22

Rest in Power, Sir Sidney Poitier

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 22:05:00 -0500

In this special brief episode, The Film Blerds take some time to pay homage to the great Sir Sidney Poitier.'

Originally Published 1/11/22

Cinematography and the Love Story - ASC Special Episode #1

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 22:04:00 -0500

In a special effort with the American Society of Cinematographers, the Film Blerds launch a special 4-part mini-series in which they tackle the topic of the role cinematography plays in filming a love story. Using 2 examples of existing love story films.

Originally Published 1/3/22

Episode 32 - The Matrix Resurrections

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 22:03:00 -0500

The Lobby: Denis Villeneuve is doing Rendezvous with Rama after Dune: Part Two Spider-Man: No Way Home box office and spoilers Whatcha Watchin'? Trailer Talk Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent Everything Everywhere All At Once The Righteous Gemstones Season 2 Main Review: The Matrix Resurrections Jeff & Brandon's top films of 2021.

Originally Published 12/23/21

Episode 31 - Spider-Man: No Way Home / The King's Man

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 22:01:00 -0500

The Lobby: Cowboy Bebop canceled at Netflix after one season. Florence Pugh, Rami Malek, and Benny Safdie join Nolan's OPPENHEIMER. What Have You Watched Lately? Trailer Talk: Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Halo Operation Fortune: Ruse de guerre Main review: The King's Man Spider-Man: No Way Home
Originally Published 12/14/21

Episode 30 - Don't Look Up

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 22:00:00 -0500

The Lobby: Magic Mike's Last Dance House Party reboot Father of the Bride Special Interview with Terrance Aybar - set dresser for "West Side Story" and HBO's "And Just Like That". Whatcha Watchin'? Trailer Talk: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse: Part 1 Peacemaker Main review: Don't Look Up.

Originally Published 2/7/21

Episode 29 - West Side Story / Cyrano / The Tragedy of MacBeth

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 21:59:00 -0500

New Pod City (New Jersey's only podcast hosting company) has announced that Jeff Stewart and Brandon Norwood, hosts of The Film Blerds podcast, have been named the FIRST IN THE WORLD to break the film review for the upcoming movie "West Side Story" by Steven Spielberg. Following a special announcement from last week, this episode is here and now! The "West Side Story" episode - Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021. Enjoy! The Lobby: Idris Elba is Knuckles in Sonic the Hedgehog 2. Jared Leto endures The Ayer Cut. Red Notice 2 & 3 shoot back-to-back. Creative differences between Rian Johnson & Patty Jenkins and Lucasfilm led to their films being canceled. Whatcha Watchin'? Trailer Talk Super Pets Main review: Cyrano The Tragedy of MacBeth Licorice Pizza WEST SIDE STORY

Originally Published 12/2/21

Episode 28 - Ghostbusters: Afterlife / King Richard

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 21:56:00 -0500

Do not try to adjust your podcast player. We had a little echo issue in the second half of this episode. We're aware of it, and we are sorry in advance. Whatcha Watchin? Netflix's COWBOY BEBOP Hulu's HIT-MONKEY The Unforgivable Trailer Talk: Just Like That Halo teaser Spider-Man: No Way Home second trailer (Jeff's thoughts) No Way Home trailer event in LA Main review: King Richard Ghostbusters: Afterlife.

Originally Published 11/24/21

Episode 24 - Dune (Deep Dive) / One Night In Soho

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 21:40:00 -0400

In the Lobby: Clean-up: Simon Rex was a porn star and MTV VJ. Michael Myers is connected to his childhood home Main review: Last Night in Soho Deep dive: Dune

Originally Published 10/27/21

Episode 23 - Halloween Kills

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 21:39:00 -0400

The Lobby: No Time to Die clean-up: The relationship between Bond and Madeline more believable The Cary Fukunaga oner DC Comics reveals that Jonathan Kent is bisexual in the new issue of Superman. DC Fandome 2021 Oppenheimer: Cillian Murphy starring Ludwig Gorrasson, Hotye von Hotyeme and Jennifer Lame returning. Release Date: July 23rd, 2023 Whatcha Watchin'? Trailer Talk: Scream 5 Home Sweet Home Alone Cyrano Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City The Black Phone Red Rocket Hawkeye Main review: Aquaman: King of Atlantis - Chapter One: Dead Sea on HBO Max Halloween Kills.

Originally Published 10/19/21

Episode 22 - No Time To Die

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 21:35:00 -0400

The Lobby: Brandon's hopes for the future of Venom: Lethal Protector Denis wants to direct a Bond film. Whatcha Watchin? Mass The Addams Family 2 Last half of Rugrats Season 1 revival Lamb Sex and the City: The Movie The Last Duel Trailer Talk: Licorice Pizza Nightmare Alley Don't Look Up Main review: No Time To Die.

Originally Published 10/12/21

Episode 21 - The Many Saints of Newark

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 21:34:00 -0400

The Lobby : The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Strike and why it matters. Whatcha Watchin? The final season of Sex and the City TITANE Air Force One revisited Prisoners revisited Venom: Let There Be Carnage Main review: The Many Saints of Newark.

Originally Published 10/4/21

Episode 20 - The Guilty / Malignant / Cry Macho

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 21:32:00 -0400

The Lobby: Christopher Nolan's film about J. Robert Oppenheimer potentially starring Cillian Murphy picked up by Universal. Conditions include: - $100 million budget - $100 million on marketing - Total creative control - Studio can't release another film 3 weeks before and 3 weeks after his film - Over 100 days in theaters - 20% of the first gross Denis Villeneuve says Marvel films are a cut and paste of each other and everyone gets mad. Paramount pivots to streaming RIP Michael K. Williams, Melvin Van Peebles and Norm MacDonald What Have You Watched Lately? Jeff's picks Brandon's views: (briefly) Cobra Kai Sex and the City Season 2 though 5 Star Wars: Visions Ghost in the Shell IMAX Blue Bayou Incendies Spectre Copshop The Last Action Hero Batman: Ninja (in-depth) Dear Evan Hansen Dune Trailer Talk: The Matrix Resurrections CSI: Vegas Belfast A Journal For Jordan Red Notice Moonfall Main review: The Guilty Malignant Cry Macho

The ASC Episode: Most Compelling Visual Filmmaking

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 21:30:00 -0400

Recently, the Film Blerds were asked to weigh in on 5 films and the accompanying cinematographers, the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) had announced for feature film, documentary and television cinematography. The ASC's choices represented the organization’s picks for THE MOST COMPELLING VISUAL FILMMAKING over the past 14 months. The films are: Mank - Erik Messerschmidt The Trial of the Chicago 7 - Phedon Papamichael Nomadland - James Joshua Richards Cherry - Newton Thomas Sigel News of the World - Dariusz Wolski You should watch these films first, then come back and listen to this episode. Do you agree with the Blerds?

Episode 19 - Vacation Friends / Candyman / Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 21:28:00 -0400

The Lobby: Paramount delays Jackass Forever, M:I-7 and Top Gun 2 to 2022. Venice and Telluride Film Festival reactions The Conjuring comic book?! James Gunn reveals that TDK is still alive and considers the upcoming Peacemaker show The Suicide Squad 2 during the live tweet along. CinemaCon highlights: First reactions form Ghostbuster: Afterlife Paramount shows off a stunt from M:I-7 and the first 13 minutes of Top Gun 2 WB unveils The Matrix 4 trailer and title Universal unveils the first trailer for Scott Derekison's The Black Phone, new Jurassic World: Dominion footage and Michael Bay's Ambulance. The Return of the Rocketeer produced by Jessica and David Oyelowo with David potentially starring The Expendables 4 Jungle Cruise 2 RIP Ed Asner Whatcha Watchin? Trailer Talk: Spider-Man: No Way Home Spencer Main review: Vacation Friends (and brief talk about the sequel) Candyman Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

Extra-Side! The KingCast!

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 21:26:00 -0400

Surprise! We're giving you and EXTRA-episode this week in celebration of Brandon's birthday this past Tuesday. It's a special crossover with the @kingcastpod where noted film journalists Eric Vespe and Scott Wampler talk each week about a Stephen King book and film/TV show. Well... we are honored to to have the gentlemen of The KingCast come over to our show and do a special power hour about Stephen King's Cell.

Episode 17: The Night House

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 21:25:00 -0400

The Lobby: Fan Mail Previous episode clean-up: The Assassination of Jesse James Criterion release Quick thoughts on War of Wakanda game Dune news: Now playing the New York Film Festival Chris Nolan supports Denis The third film and second book: Dune Messiah Addams Family 2 shifts to day and date release Fast 10 gets an April, 7th 2023 release Long days for Cinematographers RIP Sony Chiba What Have You Watched Lately?: Trailer Talk: Jeff's thoughts on the new Eternals trailer Impeachment: American Crime Story STAR WARS: VISIONS Main review: Reminiscence The Night House.

Episode 16: Free Guy

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 21:23:00 -0400

LOBBY DISCUSSION: Alan Taylor on Thor 2 and Many Saints of Newark Chloe Zhao on Dune WHATCHA WATCHIN?! HIGHLY ILL-ADVISED CINEMA: The Rise of Skywalker MAIN REVIEW: Free Guy

Episode 15 - The Suicide Squad (James Gunn)

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 21:23:00 -0400

LOBBY DISCUSSION: The Green Knight: Are handjobs good? WHATCHA WATCHIN?! The Legend of Korra and more... TRAILER TALK: American Crime Story: Impeachment Y: The Last Man Korg and Deadpool react to the Free Guy trailer. Cry Macho MAIN REVIEWS: The Suicide Squad.

Episode 14 - Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins / Old

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 21:21:00 -0400

FAN LETTER! WHATCHA WATCHIN?! Avatar: The Last Airbender The Legend of Korra Monsters at Work and more... TRAILER TALK: Brandon talks about the 40-minute Dune IMAX event: First 10 minutes of the movie, EPK - (Electronic Press Kit), Sandworm attack scene, 3 minute Hans Zimmer featurette, the new trailer The Last Duel Jackass Forever Malignant Star Trek: Prodigy The Addams Family 2 Army of Thieves Dexter: New Blood MAIN REVIEWS: Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins Old

Episode 13 - Space Jam: A New Legacy / Gunpowder Milkshake / Pig / Loki

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 21:20:00 -0400

FAN LETTER! CLEAN UP: Roadrunner: Asia Argento not interviewed, open-relationship, and allegations. Voice AI controversy. Black Widow post-credits scene WHATCHA WATCHIN?! TRAILER TALK: Turning Red Annette Naked Singularity Blackpink the Movie MAIN REVIEWS: Space Jam: A New Legacy Gunpowder Milkshake Pig Loki.

Episode 12 - Black Widow

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 21:18:00 -0400

Prior Episode Clean-up What Have You Watched Lately? Trailer Talk: STAR WARS VISIONS, Marvel's WHAT IF...? Season 1, QUEENPINS, Disney's ENCANTO, CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG, LAMB, SUCCESSION Season 3 Main review: BLACK WIDOW.

Episode 11: No Sudden Move / The Forever Purge / The Tomorrow War

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 21:17:00 -0400

Quick F9 clean-up: Mid-credits scene Shot on film What Have You Watched Lately? Trailer Talk: The Many Saints of Newark Beckett Main: No Sudden Move The Forever Purge The Tomorrow War.

Episode 10: F9

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 21:16:00 -0400

Trailer Talk: GREEN KNIGHT FEATURETTE, SHANG-CHI, SING 2, SUICIDE SQUAD, HALLOWEEN KILLS, KAREN, JURASSIC WORLD: DOMINION Feature: F9

Episode 9 - Luca / The Fast & The Furious Saga

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 21:14:00 -0400

This week, the blerds talk trailers on: Pig, No Sudden Move, and Snake Eyes then, they unpack Luca and the Fast & The Furious saga!

Episode 8 - The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 21:13:00 -0400

This week, Jeff looks into the CONFURING-verse from Episode 7 then the guys move over into the "What Have You Watched Lately?" segment. Trailer Talk: WEREWOLVES WITHIN, THE EYES OF TAMMY FAYE, TICK...TICK...BOOM! Ill-Advised Cinema: INFINITE Feature: HITMAN'S WIFE'S BODYGUARD

Episode 7 - The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 21:12:00 -0400

Trailer Talk: LAST NIGHT IN SOHO, THE TOMORROW WAR, GUNPOWDER MILKSHAKE, OLD, INFINITE, JUNGLE CRUISE, WEREWOLVES WITHIN, REMINISCE Ill-Advised Cinema: COSMIC SIN Faeture: THE CONJURING: THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT

Episode 6 - Cruella / A Quite Place Part II

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 21:10:00 -0400

CLEAN UP: Zombie baby and Nolan's DARK KNIGHT TRILOGY connection to the DCEU, Warner Brothers Discovery, MGM Amazon News, Aaron Taylor-Johnson is Kraven. Issa Rae is Jessica Drew aka Spider-Woman in SPIDER-VERSE 2. A new MASTER & COMMANDER film, Michael Keaton Batman suit revealed for THE FLASH. Donnie Yen joins JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 4. Baby Tom Cruise makes an appearance! Main: CRUELLA A QUIET PLACE PART II

Episode 5 - Army of the Dead

Tue, 25 May 2021 21:04:00 -0400

This week, Brandon and Jeff talk about What They Watched Lately including Them, The Underground Railroad, Invinible, Master of None - Season 3 and Modok. The Blerds also take about the ETERNALS trailer as well as the trailer for Dear Evan Hansen and announce a huge piece of news! Finally, the Blerds review yet another Zack Snyder film with Army of the Dead.

Episode 4 - Those Who Wish Me Dead / Wrath of Man / Spiral

Mon, 17 May 2021 21:38:00 -0400

Trailer Talk: West Side Story, The Green Knight, The Forever Purge, Venom: Let There be Carnage What Have You Watched Lately?: Those Who Wish Me Dead, Wrath of Man, Spiral: From the Book of Saw

Episode 3 - Without Remorse

Sun, 09 May 2021 21:35:00 -0400

This week the Blerds discuss Star Trek: Discovery, Demon Slayer (the show and movie), and Conflicted. In "TRAILER TALK" They cover Shang-Chi, Army of the Dead, and West Side Story. Question. Should there have been an Oscars this year? Specifically, the Best Actor fuck up. PICK A SIDE asks Are you in the Godzilla Gang or the Kong Klub? Also, Without Remorse gets touched on! Enjoy!

Episode 2 - Mortal Kombat

Mon, 03 May 2021 21:33:00 -0400

Brandon and Jeff dive into Mortal Kombat as well as other films they've seen recently.

Episode 1 - The Snyder Cut

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 21:31:00 -0400

In the pilot episode, Jeff and Brandon launch the podcast with a review of "Zack Snyder’s Justice League" (aka the Snyder Cut). They talk a bit about the length, ancient lamentations, why The Flash slowly touching the face of a woman he just met is beyond creepy, large music video shots of people standing, water bubbles, and well, you get the idea.