The Film Blerds

Episode 36 - Uncharted / Nope

The Lobby: Oscar nominations 2022. The ceremony is hosted by Regina Hall, Wanda Sykes, and Amy Schumer. Paramount Investors Day announcements Blade Runner 2099 - Ridley Scott is developing a sequel series to the first 2 movies. Better Call Saul Season 6 split in 2 with the first 7 episodes on April 18th, and the final 6 episodes on July 11th. Stranger Things and Marvelous Ms. Maisel to end with Season 5. Stranger Things Season 4 to be split with the first half on May 27th and the second half on July 1st. Village Roadshow Pictures is suing Warner Brothers over the release of Matrix 4. Lord of the Rings movie and game rights are about to be up for grabs. The Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim first look and release date: April 24, 2024 Wonder Twins film in development Obi-Wan miniseries debuts on Disney+ on May 25th. 45 years to the day that STAR WARS premiered. Russell Crowe joins the Kraven the Hunter movie. Dane DeHaan and Jack Quaid joins Oppenheimer. Euphoria and The Righteous Gemstones both renewed on HBO with EUPHORIA being HBO's top watched program ratings-wise. What Have You Watched Lately? Trailer talk: Chip & Dale: Rescue Rangers Jurassic World Dominion Men Elvis The Contractor The Boys Presents: Diabolica Firestarter The Adam Project Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Brandon's thoughts on the Nope trailer. Main review: Kimi Uncharted.
Originally Published 2/19/22

Episode 35 - Death on the Nile / Moonfall / Jackass Forever / After Yang / Halo

The Lobby: The Color Purple Musical becomes a film. Dakota Johnson is Madame Web. Jason Momoa joins Fast 10 What Have You Watched Lately? Trailer Talk: Halo After Yang Main review: Jackass Forever Moonfall Death on the Nile
Originally Published 2/9/22

Episode 34 - The 355

The Lobby: TURNING RED pulled from theaters and headed straight to Disney+. Netflix is starting production on RED NOTICE 2 & 3 to shoot back-to-back. Bong-Joon Ho's next movie is at Warner Brothers with Robert Pattinson MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 7 & 8 delayed yet again. MonsterVerse TV headed to Apple TV starring Godzilla. THE BATMAN is 3 hours. RIP Louie Anderson and Meat Loaf. Whatcha Watchin'? Trailer Talk: X Moon Knight Main review: The 355
Originally Published 2/2/22

Episode 33 - Scream (also informally known as Scream 5)

The Blerds are back in town this week with a big "Watcha Watchin?" as well as their main review: Scream (also informally known as Scream 5).
Originally Published 1/18/22

Rest in Power, Sir Sidney Poitier

In this special brief episode, The Film Blerds take some time to pay homage to the great Sir Sidney Poitier.'
Originally Published 1/11/22

Cinematography and the Love Story - ASC Special Episode #1

In a special effort with the American Society of Cinematographers, the Film Blerds launch a special 4-part mini-series in which they tackle the topic of the role cinematography plays in filming a love story. Using 2 examples of existing love story films.
Originally Published 1/3/22

Episode 32 - The Matrix Resurrections

The Lobby: Denis Villeneuve is doing Rendezvous with Rama after Dune: Part Two Spider-Man: No Way Home box office and spoilers Whatcha Watchin'? Trailer Talk Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent Everything Everywhere All At Once The Righteous Gemstones Season 2 Main Review: The Matrix Resurrections Jeff & Brandon's top films of 2021.
Originally Published 12/23/21

Episode 31 - Spider-Man: No Way Home / The King's Man

The Lobby: Cowboy Bebop canceled at Netflix after one season. Florence Pugh, Rami Malek, and Benny Safdie join Nolan's OPPENHEIMER. What Have You Watched Lately? Trailer Talk: Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Halo Operation Fortune: Ruse de guerre Main review: The King's Man Spider-Man: No Way Home
Originally Published 12/14/21

Episode 30 - Don't Look Up

The Lobby: Magic Mike's Last Dance House Party reboot Father of the Bride Special Interview with Terrance Aybar - set dresser for "West Side Story" and HBO's "And Just Like That". Whatcha Watchin'? Trailer Talk: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse: Part 1 Peacemaker Main review: Don't Look Up.
Originally Published 2/7/21

Episode 29 - West Side Story / Cyrano / The Tragedy of MacBeth

New Pod City (New Jersey's only podcast hosting company) has announced that Jeff Stewart and Brandon Norwood, hosts of The Film Blerds podcast, have been named the FIRST IN THE WORLD to break the film review for the upcoming movie "West Side Story" by Steven Spielberg. Following a special announcement from last week, this episode is here and now! The "West Side Story" episode - Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021. Enjoy! The Lobby: Idris Elba is Knuckles in Sonic the Hedgehog 2. Jared Leto endures The Ayer Cut. Red Notice 2 & 3 shoot back-to-back. Creative differences between Rian Johnson & Patty Jenkins and Lucasfilm led to their films being canceled. Whatcha Watchin'? Trailer Talk Super Pets Main review: Cyrano The Tragedy of MacBeth Licorice Pizza WEST SIDE STORY
Originally Published 12/2/21