The Film Blerds

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 [...]

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 spoil [...]

In this special episode, Brandon interviews the creative team behind the new Hulu documentary "Black Twitter: A People's History". black_twitter_interview.mp3File Size: 14884 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

In Episode 120, the boys get right to it with their daily viewings.​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 [...]

​In Episode 119, the guys talk about Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's diva behavior and his nasty habits on the set of RED ONE. The two then close out the news with Taratino scrapping THE FILM CRITIC as his final movie.Jeff watches the second part of Zack Snyder's sci-fi epic REBEL MOON subtitled THE SCARGIVER, BABY REINDEER, and the animated GOOD TIMES show.Brandon discusses the SHOGUN miniseries on Hulu, the Ryan Gosling hosted episode of Saturday Night Live, and discusses a wide range of fil [...]

Cinematographer Oren Soffer sits down with us to discuss his influences, being mentored by Greig Fraser, IMAX, and his work on Gareth Edwards' THE CREATOR. It is a very entertaining and informative hour with Oren. oren_disscussion.mp3File Size: 53531 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

The boys celebrate the third year of The Film Blerds by revisiting Christopher Nolan's Tenet in IMAX 70mm with special guests Khal and Vyce Victus in giving the definitive discussion and breakdown of Nolan's spy film. It's a Mobius strip of a movie so strap in as we enter the twilight world of The Protagonist. tenet_118.mp3File Size: 96218 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

​The Lobby:Nia DaCosta in talks to direct second film in the new 28 DAYS LATER trilogy MONARCH renewed with 2 spin-offs in the worksINTERSTELLAR IMAX 70mm and 70mm re-release CinemaCon 2024What Have You Watched Lately?Trailer Talk:SPEAK NO EVILMAXXXINEJOKER: FOLIE À DEUX Main review:THE IDEA OF YOU (Brandon solo)CHALLENGERS (Brandon solo)CIVIL WAR Civil War.mp3File Size: 167039 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

​On the news front, the boys talk about the READY OR NOT sequel, Nolan and Emma Thomas are going to be knighted, Legendary is locking Denis in for an adaptation of NUCLEAR WAR: A SCENARIO and DUNE MESSIAH, and Drew Goddard writing and directing a MATRIX film produced by Lana Wachowski.Jeff and Brandon go through their watches when a earthquake hits.The two then talk about the trailer for A24's JANET PLANET.Brandon does a solo review on SUNCOAST and SELF RELIANCE.Jeff then joins Brando [...]

​In this episode, the boys discuss Scarlett Johannsson's possible joining the JURASSIC franchise as well as the behind-the-scenes woes for the long-delayed third season of EUPHORIA. The two discuss their watches including Ramy Youseff's newest HBO special MORE FEELINGS, X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE, the first season of MONARCH, and the first two seasons of JACK RYAN on Prime Video.Trailers for CUCKOO, IN A VIOLENT NATURE, KIND OF KINDNESS, and the fourth entry into the BAD BOYS series tit [...]

​In episode 114 Brandon and Jeff dive right into the news of Patty Jenkins' ROUGE SQUADRON back on at Lucasfilm, Neve Campbell returns to star in SCREAM 7 with Kevin Williamson directing, and the rumor that Aaron Taylor-Johnson as the next Bond.Jeff talks about his watches including DEVIL IN A BLUE DRESS and (insert title of Nick doc)Brandon talks about his watches including the Sydney Sweeny episode of SNL, rewatches GHOSTBUSTERS II, and finally takes in an IMAX 70mm screening of DUNE: PA [...]

​Big DUNE: PART TWO box office news kicks off this week's episode along with news of on-set armorer Hannah Guiterrez-Reed convicted for the RUST shooting, Zack Snyder's extreme comments on Batman and BARBIE, and this year's Oscars.Jeff talks about his watches, including HALO Season 2, as he continues TOKYO VICE and the final season of CURB.Brandon talks about the Josh Brolin hosted SNL (Sydney Sweeny next episode), DUNE: PART TWO in 70mm, MR. & MRS. SMITH on Amazon, and the documentary [...]

​Jeff launches off the bat into a tirade on David Lynch's DUNE in which Brandon joins in as well. The two finally move onto news of the creative team behind the new JURASSIC film as well as the FANTASTIC FOUR Valentine's Day announcement.Jeff gets into his watches which include MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN & WHAT DOESNT'T KILL YOUBrandon gets into his watches which include a rewatch of DUNE: PART TWO with a Q&A with Denis Villenunve himself.The boys get into trailers including I SAW THE [...]

In Episode 111, Brandon and Jeff do some corrections on MADAME WEB before Brandon dives into solo reviews for LAND OF BAD and ORDINARY ANGELS.The two then talk about the fourth iteration of TRUE DETECTIVE, this time subtitled NIGHT COUNTRY.​Then Brandon and Jeff go long on the highly anticipated DUNE: PART TWO from master filmmaker Denis Villeneuve. episode_111.mp3File Size: 82480 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

​In this episode The Blerds dig deep on The Wrap's expose on WB Discovery's deleting of COYOTE VS. ACME. The two then discuss how Universal is rushing another JURASSIC movie out for 2025.The two then discuss their weekly watches which includes TOKYO VICE, CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM, MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING 3, and GRESILDA.The talk trailers for KNUCKLES, TALES OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES, PARISH, DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE, WICKED, and TWISTERS.Finally, Jeff does solo reviews for LISA FRAN [...]

​In Episode 109, the Blerds talk about a recent Disney shareholder meeting including a surprise MOANA sequel dropping in November. The two also discuss the long gestating 28 DAYS LATER sequel with Danny Boyle, Alex Garland, and Cillian Murphy all involved. Then the two talk about a special IMAX 70mm screening of TENET followed by Christopher Nolan and Denis Villenuve discussing TENET, DUNE: PART TWO and IMAX film.The two go through their weekly watches including GRISELDA on Netflix, t [...]

SummaryIn this episode, Jeff and Brandon discuss the challenges of buying tickets for movies in IMAX, particularly for Dune Part II. They express frustration with the limited number of IMAX screens and the poor user experience of ticketing platforms. The conversation then shifts to the upcoming Oscar nominations for 2024 and the potential snubs of Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig. Despite the snubs, they acknowledge the success and recognition that both actresses and directors have achieved in the [...]

SummaryIn this special episodes the boys talk with writer, director and star of "The Bastard Sons", Kevin Interdonato. Kevin discusses his career trajectory as an actor turned producer. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the business side of the film industry and the need for actors and filmmakers to be proactive and knowledgeable. Kevin shares his experience of making the film 'The Bastard Sons' and the challenges and rewards of being involved in all aspects of the production. H [...]

SummaryIn this episode, Jeff and Brandon discuss various topics including the future of Star Wars, the streaming wars and the dominance of Netflix, Tom Cruise's move to Warner Bros, the release schedule of Warner Bros films, the cancellation of Our Flag Means Death, and a recap of the Golden Globes. The conversation covers various topics, including the Golden Globes, Oppenheimer's success, Christopher Nolan's directing, recent movie watches, Marvel's TV shows, the 'Purge' movies, Disney's releas [...]

In this special episode of the Film Blurreds, Brandon Norwood and Jeff Stewart discuss seven upcoming films in 2024 featuring young Black actors and filmmakers. The films cover a range of genres, from drama to fantasy comedy. The hosts express their excitement for each film and discuss the talent involved. They also touch on the importance of supporting Black independent films and the challenges faced by Black creatives in the industry.TakeawaysSupport Black independent films and the talent of y [...]

In our first episode of 2024 we discuss our favorite films from 2023.*We are trying something new with the show rundown below, so if you don't like it blame your robot overlords and their artificial intelligence.*SummaryIn this episode, Brandon and Jeff discuss their favorite films of 2023. They also talk about streaming services and the state of the film industry. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including TV shows, movie theater snacks, and the impact of COVID-19 on the entertai [...]

Our newest episode is so big we had to split it into two episodes!!!(Episode 105 Part 2)​The Lobby:SAW XI greenlit with a September 27, 2024 release dateRalph Maccio and Jackie Chan are co-starring in a new KARATE KID movie together A24 is working with Hideo for the DEATH STRANDING movieTHE BIKERIDERS is now dated for June 24,2024 at Focus Features. Benny Safdie to direct The Rock in a MMA drama for A24Jonathan Majors found guilty and dropped from Marvel as KangSCREAM VII: Direct [...]

Our newest episode is so big we had to split it into two episodes!!!(Episode 105 Part 1)​The Lobby:SAW XI greenlit with a September 27, 2024 release dateRalph Maccio and Jackie Chan are co-starring in a new KARATE KID movie together A24 is working with Hideo for the DEATH STRANDING movieTHE BIKERIDERS is now dated for June 24,2024 at Focus Features. Benny Safdie to direct The Rock in a MMA drama for A24Jonathan Majors found guilty and dropped from Marvel as KangSCREAM VII: Direct [...]

The Lobby:Ari Aster is mad on how BEAU IS AFRAID was received as well as everyone not finding the Easter eggs in the film.Adam McKay shelving his film AVERAGE HEIGHT, AVERAGE BUILD to focus on a movie about climate change.Kevin says Iron Man will stay dead New Bourne movie in development with ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT director What Have You Watched Lately?Trailer Talk: GODZILLA x KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE FURIOSA Main:Brandon solo:GODZILLA MINUS ONE SILENT NIGHT&nbs [...]

On this special bonus episode, Brandon and Jeff interview producer Lenny Emery on a wide range of subjects including his new film "Nobody's Home". lenny_emery_mixdown.mp3File Size: 40107 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

The Lobby:SAG-AFTRA strike over! Too bad THE BIKERIDERS moves from Disney to Focus due to the strike.Marvel Studios delays slate. DEADPOOL 3 only one in 2024. CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD to undergo heavy reshoots.KANG DYNASTY loses director and writer. Gains a new writer.LEGEND OF ZELDA live-action movie in development with Wes Ball directing and Avi Aard producing.Warner Brothers Discovery shelves completed Looney Tunes live-action film COYOTE VS. ACME despite high test scores and execs hi [...]

The Lobby:Variety's Marvel Studios exposé Disney delays films due to strike MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - DEAD RECKONING PART TWO delayed with a possible title change.HBO Max price increaseWhat Have You Watched Lately?Trailer Talk: ECHOTHE FALL GUYKINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES Main review:PRISCILLA (Brandon solo)THE HOLDOVERS (Brandon solo)THE NUN IIFERRARI THE MARVELS TheMarvels - FerrariFile Size: 207423 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

The Lobby:Drew Barrymore loses three top writers Jason Momoa wanted Amber Heard fired from AQUAMAN 2Jada Pinkett-Smith tells more of her personal life.Marvel Studios to overhaul TV division What Have You Watched Lately?Trailer Talk:THE IRON CLAWTHE BEEKEEPER HORIZON: AN AMERICAN SAGAMain review:THE ZONE OF INTEREST (Brandon solo)KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON (Brandon solo)SAW X Killers Of The Flower MoonFile Size: 195322 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

*Due to some technical issues some segments may be effected*The Lobby:Nia DaCosta shares her feelings on MarvelRumor has it BLADE is getting another new script Comic book fans push back when Scorcese said support filmmakers like Nolan What Have You Watched Lately?Trailer Talk:SCAVENGERS REIGNSILENT NIGHT Main review:THE SETTLERS (Brandon solo)FOEALL OF US STRANGERS THE EXORCIST: BELIEVER with Lee Romero Episode 100File Size: 156020 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

The Lobby:.WGA reaches agreement. SAG looks to reach deal as well. Rumor: Nolan possibly writing and directing TWO Bond films.Scorcese said he has two more films left in him.Denis Villeneuve, Richard Linklater, and Paul Thomas Anderson all say OPPENHEIMER saved cinemaWhat Have You Watched Lately?Trailer Talk:OLD DADSGOOSEBUMPS TV showDREAM SCENARIO ARGYLE Main review: THE BABY BOOMER DILEMMA (Brandon solo)NO ONE WILL SAVE YOU SALTBURN (Brandon solo)THE CREATOR T [...]

The Lobby:Drew Barrymore is a SCABScorcese rewrote KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON as it focused too much on the white guysWhat Have You Watched Lately?Trailer Talk:DARL HARVESTAQUAMAN AND THE LOST KINGDOM Main Review:FROM THE SHADOWS DUMB MONEY Dumb Money From The ShadowsFile Size: 191151 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

The Lobby:WB to loose $500 to $600 million due to the strike.Venice Film Festival:MAESTRO reactionsTHE BIKERIDERS reactionsFERRARI reactions SALTBURN reactions THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF HENRY SUGAR reactions ORIGIN reactionsTHE KILLER reactions POOR THINGS reactions PRISCILLA reactions AGGRO DRIFT reactions MAY-DECEMBER reactions HIT MAN reactions THE CAINE MUTINY COURT MARTIAL reactions ALL OF US STRANGERS reactions What Have You Watched Latel [...]

The Lobby:-KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON scraps limited release and will now release GLOBALLY on October 20th in theaters and IMAX.-Bob Iger upset that actors and writers are not agreeing to the negotiations. -Ted Sarandos worried that if they cave, Netflix will have to pay everyone fairly worldwide.-AMPTP hired a PR crisis firm as strike looms on.What Have You Watched Lately?Trailer Talk:THE BOOK OF CLARENCE THE KILLERFERRARI SALTBURN Main review:VACATION FRIENDS 2THE EQUALIZER [...]

The Lobby:DUNE: PART TWO delayed to March 15th.Trump indicated. What Have You Watched Lately?Trailer Talk:EXPENDABLES 4 red band trailer FOE REBEL MOONMain review: STRAYS BOTTOMS (Brandon solo) Strays & BottomsFile Size: 213315 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

The Lobby:BARBIE is officially the highest grossing movie in WB's 100 year history.Margot Robbie to earn $50 million off of BARBIE's success.Craig Mazin envisions THE LAST OF US to be four seasons. No less than 3, no more than five.Micheal Oher who was the subject of THE BLIND SIDE, says that he was not adopted, but tricked into a conservatory.Marvel VFX workers are going to unionize.What Have You Watched Lately?Trailer Talk:STOP MAKING SENSESCOTT PILGRIM TAKES OFFMAESTROMain review:LA [...]

The Lobby:WONDER WOMAN 3 is not in development. Like OPPENHEIMER, BARBIE used no CGIViral fight in Alabama What Have You Watched Lately?Trailer Talk:THE CONTINENTAL ALL DIRT ROADS LEAD TO SALT Main review:THE LAST VOYAGE OF THE DEMETER GRAN TURISMO (Brandon solo) GRAN TURISMO and THE LAST VOYAGE OF THE DEMETERFile Size: 184637 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

The Lobby: Aquaman Reshoots :https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/aquaman-and-the-lost-kingdom-reshoots-1235532158/Oliver Stone loves OPPENHEIMER. Tried to get it made earlier. Paul Schrader loves it.Gal Gadot working on WONDER WOMAN 3 with James Gunn and Peter Safrin New IMAX film projectors in development in addition to 4 new film cameras OPPENHEIMER has no ADR or deleted scenes Sony delays entire slate: https://variety.com/2023/film/news/spider-man-beyo [...]

The Lobby:BARBIE and OPPENHEIMER box office.Potential delays from the strike.TMNT: MUTANT MAYHEM is getting a 2 season show AND sequelSECRET INVASION discussion What Have You Watched Lately?Trailer Talk:THE MARVELS trailer 2A HAUNTING IN VENICE trailer 2THE EXORCIST: BELIEVER Main review:THEATER CAMP (Brandon solo)TALK TO ME (Brandon solo)HAUNTED MANSION (Brandon solo)TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: MUTANT MAYHEM TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: MUTANT MAYHEM File Size: 193951 kbF [...]

Jeff and Brandon review Oppenheimer and Barbie, arguably two of the best movies of the summer! Oppenheimer BarbieFile Size: 79216 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

Summer box office 2023 woesNo CGI used in OPPENHEIMER GQ killed an article critical of David Zavlov. The editor that killed the article is now producing a movie at WB.What Have You Watched Lately? Trailer Talk:RETRIBUTION EXPENDABLES 4FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S THE NUN IIBOB MARLEY: ONE LOVEELIOBOTTOMSKILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON DUNE PART TWO Main review:INSIDIOUS: THE RED DOOR (Brandon solo)JOY RIDE Joy Ride - Insidious 3File Size: 163501 kbFile Type: mp3Do [...]

SECRET INVASION Episode 2 discussionWhat Have You Watched Lately?​Main review:MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - DEAD RECKONING PART ONENote: Because of a glitch with Riverside.FM portions of the episode have been affected.​Note #2: We still kick ass!!!! Episode 88 - MI7 pt 1File Size: 134710 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

The Lobby:WB woes:- THE FLASH- Music sale- AI-Tom Cruise vs. IMAX-BARRY finaleWhat Have You Watched Lately?Trailer Talk:HEART OF STONEDUMB MONEYCHALLENGERSPRISCILLAMY ADVENTURES WITH SUPERMAN Main review:NO HARD FEELINGS ELEMENTAL INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY Episode 87 - Indiana Jones 5.mp3File Size: 121274 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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