The Film Blerds

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.

 

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 FOUR: FIRST STEPS both on 4K Blu-ray,

 

The two talk about the latest episode of CHAD POWERS, the Sabrina Carpenter edition of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, and the finale of TASK.

 

The two end the show with Jeff reviewing SHELBY OAKS, Brandon reviewing BUGONIA, and the two reviewing REGRETTING YOU.

 

 

 

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 latest episode of ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING, and the 4K remaster of PERFECT BLUE.

 

The two discuss the Season 2 finale (possible series finale) of PEACEMAKER, the latest episode of CHAD POWERS, the Amy Poehler / Role Model episode of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, and the penultimate episode of TASK.

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.

 

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.

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.

 

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.

 

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