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The Film Blerds

Jeff Stewart & Brandon Norwod

A concise deep-dive look at movies, celebrity interviews and all things entertainment by 2 of the Blerdiest guys around, your hosts, Brandon Norwood and Jeff Stewart!

tv & film film reviews

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Episode 180 (Main Reviews): HIM / AFTER THE HUNT /...

The Film Blerds ·

2025/09/23

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

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Episode 180: News & What Have You Watched Lately?

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2025/09/22

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

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111:28

Episode 179: What Have You Watched Lately?

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2025/09/12

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.

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10:57

Interview Special: The Long Walk - Jordan Gonzalez

The Film Blerds ·

2025/09/11

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

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54:18

Episode 178: THE LONG WALK

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2025/09/02

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

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87:42

Episode 177 (Main Review): CAUGHT STEALING / HIGHEST...

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2025/09/02

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.

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56:44

Episode 177: What Have You Watched Lately?

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2025/09/02

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

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65:54

Episode 171 part 4: The Movie Review Extravganza

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2025/08/29

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.

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Episode 176: NOBODY 2/ WEAPONS / SPLITSVILLE / K-POP...

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2025/08/19

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:

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40:04

Episode 171 Part 3: Trailer Talk and News

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2025/08/15

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.

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01:30:31

Episode 171 Part 2: Brandon's Watches & News

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2025/08/08

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.

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01:26:05

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

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2025/07/30

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

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Episode 174: TOGETHER with Michael Shanks

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2025/07/29

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.

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Episode 173: THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS...

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2025/07/22

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.

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01:48:06

Episode 172 with Matthew Schuchman: EDDINGTON / I...

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2025/07/21

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.

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29:52

Interview Special: 40 Acres w/ Danielle Deadwyler &...

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2025/07/11

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.

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47:58

SUPERMAN First Look with Lee Romero

The Film Blerds ·

2025/07/09

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.

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Episode 170: JURASSIC WORLD REBIRTH with Dave Gonzalez

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2025/06/30

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!

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01:27:46

Review Special: Ironheart + Marvel News Updates

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2025/06/24

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+.

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01:22:58

Episode 168: 28 YEARS LATER & ELIO

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2025/06/18

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.

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