The Film Blerds

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 CHRONICL...

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 LES...

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...

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.

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 unive...

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.

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, H...

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.

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...

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,...

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

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...

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.

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 KR...

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 Mu...

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

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.

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, re...

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 con...

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 t...

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 BIKERID...

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 re...

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 epis...

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. Br...

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 BAB...