The Film Blerds
A concise deep-dive look at movies (and some pop culture) by 2 of the Blerdiest guys around, your hosts, Brandon Norwood and Jeff Stewart!
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Saturday Jan 25, 2025
Saturday Jan 25, 2025
For the week ending January 24th, 2025, Brandon and Jeff give a quick dedication to David Lynch.
The two then talk about Sony Pictures CEO Tony Vinciquerra's comments about how critics destroyed their Marvel movies.
The two discuss Robert Eggers' two new films WERWULF and a LABYRINTH sequel.
Bloody Disgusting is releasing Macon Blair's TOXIC AVENGER remake by the end of the year.
Greta Gerwig wins the battle against Netflix. Greta's NARNIA's films will be released and filmed in IMAX.
The two then go long on the 2025 Academy Award nominees and THE BRUTALIST A.I. controversy.
Thursday Jan 16, 2025
Thursday Jan 16, 2025
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 BRUTALIST in 70mm and IMAX, SEVEN in IMAX, COP LAND, and finally EYES WIDE SHUT.
The two talk trailers for A WORKING MAN and DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN.
Finally, the two review WOLF MAN
Monday Jan 13, 2025
Monday Jan 13, 2025
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.
Tuesday Dec 31, 2024
Tuesday Dec 31, 2024
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 IF...? Season 3, Episode 5 of STAR WARS: SKELETON CREW, JANET PLANET, A DIFFERENT MAN, DIDI, THE BEAST, THE PIANIST, SUGARCANE, ADULT SWIM YULE LOG 2: BRANCHIN' OUT, NUTCRACKERS, and rewatches of DEJA VU on Criterion Channel and TRAINING DAY on 4K Blu-ray.
The two talk trailers for James Gunn's SUPERMAN.
And the two give their picks for the best of 2024.
Friday Dec 20, 2024
Friday Dec 20, 2024
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 INSIDE, Joshua Oppenheimer's THE END, John Hillcoat's TRIPLE 9, WE LIVE IN TIME, Mike Leigh's HARD TRUTHS, binges Pixar's INSIDE OUT spin-off DREAM PRODUCTIONS, rewatches INTERSTELLAR in IMAX 70mm, rewatches A BUG'S LIFE, and rewatches THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE WAR OF THE ROHIRRIM.
Brandon discusses the trailers for THE DEATH OF A UNICORN, WARFARE, Steven Soderbergh's BLACK BAG, and Jeff joins for KARATE KID: LEGENDS.
Finally, the two review MUFASA: THE LION KING in IMAX 3D, and SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3.
Friday Dec 13, 2024
Friday Dec 13, 2024
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 SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, binges the first two seasons of LIONESS, and finishes with THELMA.
The trailer for the highly anticipated 28 YEARS LATER from Danny Boyle and Alex Garland is talked about.
Finally, Brandon reviews the Robbie Willaims biopic BETTER MAN, the anime epic prequel THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE WAR OF THE ROHIRRIM, and the James Mangold Bob Dylan biopic, A COMPLETE UNKNOWN.
Everyone finishes with reviews for the 10th-anniversary re-release of INTERSTELLAR and KRAVEN THE HUNTER.
Monday Dec 09, 2024
Monday Dec 09, 2024
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 discuss Y2K. And Brandon reviews NIGHTBITCH and the newest Robert Eggers film, the highly anticipated NOSFERATU.
Monday Dec 02, 2024
Monday Dec 02, 2024
Brandon and Jeff review the first 3 episodes of SKELETON CREW, the newest STAR WARS show from Jon Watts and Christopher Ford.
Wednesday Nov 27, 2024
Wednesday Nov 27, 2024
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 SING, rewatches DUNKIRK on Blu-ray, and does a first-time viewing of Blake Edwards' EXPERIMENT IN TERROR for Noirvember.
The two talk about the trailer for THE AMATEUR.
Finally, the two review the epic THE BRUTALIST and MOANA 2 with a reaction from an actual child.
Monday Nov 25, 2024
Monday Nov 25, 2024
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.