The Film Blerds

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...

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.

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 tr...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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 Ar...

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...

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.  

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 di...

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...

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 Lat...

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).   Brand...

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.

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.

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 th...

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. 

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.

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!

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+.  

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.

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