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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

33:55

Episode 183: BLACK PHONE 2 / GOOD FORTUNE / NO OTHER...

The Film Blerds ·

2025/10/28

Brandon reviews Jafar Panahi's IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT and Park Chan-wook's NO OTHER CHOICE.The two review Aziz Ansari's GOOD FORTUNE and Soctt Derrickson's BLACK PHONE 2.

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107:02

Episode 184: REGRETTING YOU / BUGONIA / SHELBY OAKS

The Film Blerds ·

2025/10/22

In Episode 184, Brandon gives an update on WB as the sale goes public. Brandon then shares new of a new STAR WARS movie that Bob Iger killed called STAR WARS: THE SEARCH FOR BEN SOLO starring Adam Driver, written by Scott Z. Burns, was to be directed by Stephen Soderbergh.Jeff watches Interview With The Vampire (the series), Cocaine Quarterback (Amazon), Gen V. Brandon catches up on BOB'S BURGERS, the latest episode of ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING and does a rewatch of F1 and THE FANTASTIC

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123:55

Episode 183: News and What Have You Watched Lately?

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2025/10/22

The first part of 183 opens with Brandon sharing news that WB Discorvery has rejected David Ellison's first bid and now Ellison looks to raise $60 billion for the purchase of Warner Brothers. Brandon then goes through his reason on why he thinks TRON: ARES sorely underperformed. Jeff watches Dracula: A Love Tale, Idiocracy, Solar Opposites (the final Season), Gen V.,Terriers, The Lowdown & The Chair Company. Brandon watches John Woo's A BETTER TOMORROW, POSSESSION, THE HIGH NOTE, the

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88:04

Episode 182: What Have You Watched Lately?

The Film Blerds ·

2025/10/15

Due to technical difficulties, the last six minutes Brandon's audio is gone. Just Jeff.Jeff watches AMERICANA and MONSTER: ED GEIN Brandon watches the latest episode of ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING, the second season finale of PLATONIC, the first two episodes of Season 25 of LAW & ORDER, and does a rewatch of AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER in high frame rate IMAX 3D with a scene of AVATAR: FIRE & ASH. The two talk about the Bad Bunny / Doja Cat episode of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, the first

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83:43

Episode 182: TRON: ARES / ROOFMAN / FRANKENSTEIN /...

The Film Blerds ·

2025/10/10

In the second half of Episode 182, Brandon reviews GOOD BOY, SENTIMENTAL VALUE, A PRIVATE LIFE, and Guillmero del Toro's FRANKENSTEIN.The boys close out the episode with Derek Cianfrance's ROOFMAN and the third entry in the TRON franchise, TRON: ARES.

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92:12

Episode 181 (Main): ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER / THE...

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2025/10/03

In the second half of 181, the two talk about the trailer for THE BRIDE!Brandon reviews the APOLLO 13 IMAX re-release, SWIPED, THE STRANGERS: CHAPTER 2, SPRINGSTEEN; DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE, A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE, ANEMONE, IF I HAD LEGS I'D KICK YOU, and THE SMASHING MACHINE. The boys then close out with a review of ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER and a quick chat about THE MANDALORIAN & GROGRU trailer.

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67:47

Episode 181: News & What Have You Watched Lately?

The Film Blerds ·

2025/10/03

In 181, the boys kick off with the news of an A.I. actress named Tilly Norwood being sought out by talent agencies. Brandon and Jeff then go deep on Trump's plans on 100% tariffs on movies made outside of the United States. The two close out news on more business from Larry and David Ellison. Jeff watches MAGGIE, AFTERBURN, and THE LOWDOWN Brandon rewatches ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN (first time in a theater), the first few episodes of the new season of FUTURAMA, and the latest episode of Season 2

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149:28

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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77:34

Episode 180: News & What Have You Watched Lately?

The Film Blerds ·

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

The Film Blerds ·

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...

The Film Blerds ·

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?

The Film Blerds ·

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

The Film Blerds ·

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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02:24:19

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

The Film Blerds ·

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

The Film Blerds ·

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

The Film Blerds ·

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 /...

The Film Blerds ·

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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22:12

Episode 174: TOGETHER with Michael Shanks

The Film Blerds ·

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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