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 …

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 C…

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.By Jeff Stewart & Brandon Norwod

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.By Jeff Stewart & Brandon Norwod

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.By Jeff Stewart & Brandon Norwod

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.By Jeff Stewart & Brandon Norwod

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!By Jeff Stewart & Brandon Norwod

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?)…

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.By Jeff Stewart & Brandon Norwod

The boys are joined by Trey Taylor for a spoiler-free review of F1. Presented in Dolby Cinema.By Jeff Stewart & Brandon Norwod

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.By Jeff Stewart & Brandon Norwod

Please forgive the slight audio issue at the beginning of the official interview. It only lasts for a few seconds. Thank you to Nick and Jacob for dropping by to discuss their new film, Sovereign, which had its premiere at the 2025 Tribeca Festival. The film will hit theaters on July 11th, but in the meantime enjoy our discussion with Nick and Jaco…

Matthew has been waiting for this one for awhile! John Maclean and Rory McCann join us to talk about both their new film, Tornado and the brilliant, Slow West.

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 featur…

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…

Notice: this episode was recorded in February, so please forgive any outdated references! Timmy Williams of The Whitest Kids U Know is back for a double feature discussion about 80/90s sci-fi classics The Hidden and I Come in Peace/Dark Angel.

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, a…

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. J…

The legend herself, Veronica Cartwright joins us to discuss her new film The Ruse as well as today's Overdue Rental, The Witches of Eastwick. Of course, there is some Alien and Invasion of the Body Snatchers talk in there, too.

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

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 …

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 T…

In this episode The FIlm Blerds interview the star and directors of the new music documentary "Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted"By Jeff Stewart & Brandon Norwod

Double drop day! Sorry everyone, we had a little tech issue but are back up now. So, you can no enjoy our discussion with the great Emily Watson about her new film, The Legend of Ochi, as well as her turn in Paul Thomas Anderson's, Punch Drunk Love.

WHOOPS! We had a little technical difficulties everyone, so this is coming to you a little later. We have the wonderful Cynthia Addai-Robinson with us to discuss The Accountant and he growing role in The Accountant 2, which is in theaters now!

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!…

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)…

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

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.By Jeff Stewart & Brandon Norwod

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.By Jeff Stewart & Brandon Norwod

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.By Jeff Stewart & Brandon Norwod

You might here some different intro music on this episode. That is Sènaderé by uKanDanZ off their debut album; Yetchalal. Oh, and what is that? You also here some music between the end of our interview and our post interview discussion? That is uKanDanZ's cover of War Pigs from their new album, Evil Plan. If you're unfamiliar with the band and thei…

Our final interview for The Ballad of Wallis Island is here! We have director James Griffiths to discuss translating the short to a feature film, as well as his 2014 film, Cuban Fury.

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.…

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.By Jeff Stewart & Brandon Norwod

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 …

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

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, …

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. Bran…

Continuing our coverage of The Ballad of Wallis Island, we have co-writer and star Tom Basden to discuss transforming the short into a feature length film, as well ad his 2022 underseen, Venice at Dawn.

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.By Jeff Stewart & Brandon Norwod

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 E…

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 ).By Jeff Stewart & Brandon Norwod

It finally has happened, we finally got Tim Key on the show with us. There is a lot of listen to here, from a little No More Jockeys opening, to The Ballad of Wallis Island, with a little Mickey 17 thrown in, and of course, the Overdue Rental on tap; Alan Partirdge: Alpha Papa.

We speak with so many generous and perfectly nice people on a daily basis. But, there is no one more kind, giving, and lovely than the legend himself, Mr. Paul Guilfoyle. Maybe you don't know him by name, but you certainly know the man's work. His new film, Any Day Now is currently in select theaters and he is absolutely brilliant in the film. But,…

The great Joe Wilkinson joins us this week to discuss his involvement in Last One Laughing UK for Amazon Prime. While he is with us, it was great to discuss his love and fondness for the Steve Martin/Carl Reiner film, The Man with Two Brains.

It is a special one time only extravaganza! We have taken two interviews for Guns of Redemption and smashed them into one big episode. Casper Van Dien returns, this time to talk about Sleepy Hollow. Followed by Jeff Fahey talking about The Lawnmower Man!

We've always loved Atom Egoyan's films, but after this discussion, he is one of our favorite people! Atom came to discuss his new film, Seven Veils. And while we are talking about The Sweet Hereafter as well as his Overdue Rental, we also get a lot of The West Memphis Three and Devil's Knot in there, too.…

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 leadi…

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,…