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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

All Episodes

02:55:51

Episode 147: WOLF MAN

The Film Blerds ·

2025/01/16

In Episode 147, Brandon goes over his disappointments with the current awards season with Jeff chiming in.Jeff watches The Sympathizer (HBO Max), The Bookie (HBO Max), I'm Dying Up Here (Showtime), Laid (Peacock), Werewolves (VOD). Brandon watches SIX FEET UNDER Seasons 1 to 4, 1997's THE PEACEMAKER, THE SECRET IN THEIR EYES, TO DIE FOR, THE DAMNED, THE CHILDHOOD OF A LEADER, CRIES & WHISPERS, THE SEVENTH SEAL, SWEETHEARTS, MISSISSIPPI MASALA, and rewatches NOSFERATU in 35mm and IMAX, THE

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01:15:42

Episode 146: DEN OF THEIVES: PANTERA with Andy...

The Film Blerds ·

2025/01/13

In Episode 146, the boys are joined by Andy "Action Guy" Gorham to do a spoiler-heavy discussion on the second installment in the DEN OF THIEVES franchise, PANTERA.

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01:35:41

Episode 145: Best of 2024

The Film Blerds ·

2024/12/31

In Episode 145, Brandon and Jeff discuss the news that Sir Christopher Nolan's next film is an adaptation of Homer's THE ODYSSEY, with Brandon's hopes that he tackles THE ILLIAD as well.Jeff watches Martin Scorsese's "After Hours" (Amazon Prime), all of the "Transformers" movies (Netflix), "Dear Santa" (Paramount Plus), "Gentleman Broncos" (Amazon Prime) and "Bad Sisters" season 2 (Apple +). Brandon watches the Martin Short hosted episode of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, the first five episodes of WHAT

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02:45:39

Episode 144: SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3 & MUFASA: THE LION...

The Film Blerds ·

2024/12/20

In 144, Brandon and Jeff talk awards season so far as well as the online community's comments with some candid bikini photos of Sydney Sweeny. Jeff watches Rogue Heroes (Amazon Prime), Quick Change (HBO Max), What We Do In The Shadows Series Finale (HULIU), Predestination (HBO Max). The two talk DUNE: PROPHECY, CREATURE COMMANDOS, and the final two episodes of THE DAY OF THE JACKAL. Brandon watches the Chris Rock-hosted episode of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, Rachel Morrison's debut feature THE FIRE

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02:35:43

143 w/ Jamaal Green: KRAVEN THE HUNTER / A COMPLETE...

The Film Blerds ·

2024/12/13

The boys are joined by Jamaal Green in episode 143 of The Film Blerds. Starting off with the news the Oscars will stream live on Hulu as the broadcast airs on ABC. And the quote about how James Mangold was hurt by the reception to INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY.Jeff watches The Madness (Netflix), Black Doves (Netflix), Saturday Night (VOD). The two discuss episode 8 of THE DAY OF THE JACKEL and episode 4 of DUNE: PROPHECY Brandon watches the Paul Mescal / Shaboozey episode of

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01:30:26

Episode 142: NOSFERATU / Y2K / NIGHTBITCH

The Film Blerds ·

2024/12/09

In Episode 142, Brandon voices his frustrations with Kendrick's upcoming tour. The two then discuss SKELETON CREW's father/son dynamic, a first in the STAR WARS universe with black leads. Jeff watches Ali Siddiq: The Domino Effect (Hulu), Watchmen: Chapter II, Megalopolis. The two discuss episode 2 of DUNE: PROPHECY and episode 7 of THE DAY OF THE JACKEL. Brandon watches FALL, Robert Zemeckis' latest HERE, and the French short film LA JETEE. Finally, the two do a re-review of WICKED and

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57:46

Review Special - STAR WARS: SKELETON CREW (Episodes 1...

The Film Blerds ·

2024/12/03

Brandon and Jeff review the first 3 episodes of SKELETON CREW, the newest STAR WARS show from Jon Watts and Christopher Ford.

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01:53:05

141: MOANA 2 & THE BRUTALIST

The Film Blerds ·

2024/11/27

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 CHRONICLES (TUBI). The two discuss episode 6 of THE DAY OF THE JACKEL on Peacock. Brandon watches SING

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01:26:08

Episode 140: SEPTEMBER 5 / THE DAY THE EARTH BLEW UP:...

The Film Blerds ·

2024/11/25

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 LESSON, and SEPTEMBER 5.

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02:39:17

Episode 139: WICKED (PART 1) / RED ONE / BABYGIRL /...

The Film Blerds ·

2024/11/19

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 MAX), BROTHERS (AMAZON), LET'S START A CULT (VOD). Brandon watches the latest LAW & ORDER episode,

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43:04

Interview Special: Stefano Da Frè - Stolen Dough

The Film Blerds ·

2024/11/14

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.

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01:42:48

Episode 138: GLADIATOR II & JUROR #2

The Film Blerds ·

2024/11/11

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 universe. Brandon discusses the first batch of episodes of LAW & ORDER, the season four finale of ONLY

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01:32:15

Episode 137 w/ Jamaal Green: HERETIC / CONCLAVE / THE...

The Film Blerds ·

2024/11/08

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.

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03:39:23

Episode 136 - VENOM: THE LAST DANCE / SMILE 2 /...

The Film Blerds ·

2024/10/28

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, Hellboy: The Crooked Man, IT parts 1 &2, the Salems Lot remake, The Happening, Wolfs and The

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37:44

Special - Alien: Romulus (Home Media Release)

The Film Blerds ·

2024/10/16

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.

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03:25:09

Episode 135 - Episode 135: JOKER: FOLIE A DEUX / THE...

The Film Blerds ·

2024/10/04

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 HOLD YOUR BREATH. Brandon talks trailers for Bong Joon-ho's MICKEY 17, COMPANION and DEN OF THIEVES 2:

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02:06:18

Episode 134 - SATURDAY NIGHT / A REAL PAIN / WHITE...

The Film Blerds ·

2024/09/28

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, watches 1996's CHAIN REACTION and Jane Schoenbrun's I SAW THE TV GLOW, continues FUTURAMA and TELL ME

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01:27:45

Episode 133 - Berry Gordy's The Last Dragon (1985)...

The Film Blerds ·

2024/09/28

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

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03:50:07

Episode 132 - Transformers One / The Wild Robot /...

The Film Blerds ·

2024/09/20

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 like Bad Monkey and films like Thelma. In this conversation, Brandon delves into various themes

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39:14

Interview Special - Young King

The Film Blerds ·

2024/09/17

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.

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