The Film Blerds

Episode 182: What Have You Watched Lately?

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 three episodes of CHAD POWERS, the penultimate episode of PEACEMAKER Season 2, and episode 5 of TASK.

 

Episode 182: TRON: ARES / ROOFMAN / FRANKENSTEIN / SENTIMENTAL VALUE / BALLAD OF A SMALL PLAYER / GOOD BOY / A PRIVATE LIFE

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.

Episode 181 (Main): ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER / THE SMASHING MACHINE / SPRINGSTEEN: DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE / A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE / IF I HAD LEGS I'D KICK YOU / THE STRANGERS: CHAPTER 2 / ANEMONE

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.

 

Episode 181: News & What Have You Watched Lately?

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 of PLATONIC,

 

The two discuss the first season finale of ALIEN: EARTH, MARVEL ZOMBIES, TASK episodes 3 and 4, and the latest episode of PEACEMAKER.

 

Episode 180 (Main Reviews): HIM / AFTER THE HUNT / DEMON SLAYER: INFINITY CASTLE / A BIG BOLD BEAUTIFUL JOURNEY / PLAINCLOTHES / THE LOST BUS

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 Emmi

Episode 180: News & What Have You Watched Lately?

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 Season 5, episode 7 of the second season of PLATONIC, and the season 3 finale of FOUNDATION.

 

The two then discuss the latest episodes of ALIEN: EARTH and TASK.

Episode 179: What Have You Watched Lately?

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.

Interview Special: The Long Walk - Jordan Gonzalez

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