The Film Blerds

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!

Episodes

July 29, 2025 22 mins

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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In 173, Brandon and Jeff give their initial spoiler-free thoughts on the start of Phase 6 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS. Presented in IMAX.

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In 172, Brandon and Jeff are joined by film journalist Mattew Schuchman.

  Brandon gives a quick recommendation with the new Clipse album, LET GOD SORT 'EM OUT. Their first in sixteen years.   Brandon then launches into a quick review for Paramount's SMURFS featuring Rhianna as Smurfette.   Brandon and Matthew do a spoiler review for the I KNOW WHAT DID LAST SUMMER legacy sequel.   Finally, the three end on a review of Ari Aster's ...

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In this special Interview episode of the Film Blerds podcast, Jeff sits down with Danielle Deadwyler, the star of the apocalyptic thriller "40 Acres," and the film's writer and director, R.T. Thorne. 

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July 9, 2025 47 mins

In a special first look episode, Brandon is joined by Lee Romero as they give their spoiler-free thoughts on James Gunn's SUPERMAN. The first film in the newly relaunched DC Universe. Presented in IMAX.

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In Episode 170, Brandon and Jeff are joined by Dave Gonzalez of The Cinematic Reel to do a spoiler filled review of the seventh installment in the JURASSIC franchise, JURASSIC WORLD REBIRTH,

  Stay till the end to hear about a contest Brandon is running!
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In this special episode, the boys discuss Marvel Studios news for the first 36 minutes which includes the delays of both AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY and AVENGERS: SECRET WARS, THUNDERBOLTS* losing $100 million, and Jon Bernthal's The Punisher co-starring in SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY.

  The rest of the episode is dedicated to a review of (the first season of?) IRONHEART, now streaming on Disney+.

 

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June 18, 2025 82 mins

In Episode 158, the boys review the newest Pixar film, ELIO. Brandon's presentation is in 3D, while Jeff's was in Dolby Cinema.

  The two then close out on a review for Danny Boyle and Alex Garland's highly anticipated 28 YEARS LATER.
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June 17, 2025 48 mins

The boys are joined by Trey Taylor for a spoiler-free review of F1. Presented in Dolby Cinema.

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In 166, Brandon is joined by Danny O'Neill, stepping in for Jeff, to review the second feature film by Celine Song, MATERIALISTS starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal.

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For the final part of 165, the boys talk trailers for Darren Aronofsky's CAUGHT STEALING, IT: WELCOME TO DERRY, and the teaser for ZOOTOPIA 2.

  Brandon reviews Guy Ritchie's Apple TV action-adventure film FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH.   Jeff discuss an screening event he attended for MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - THE FINAL RECKONING hosted by Rolling Out magazine featuring Greg Tarzan Davis.   The two review FINAL DESTINATION BLOODLINES with Brandon...
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In the first half of  Episode165, Jeff goes through his watches which includes Pokerface (Peacock), The Oceans 11 trilogy (Netflix) & Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy ( Netflix).

  Brandon goes through his which include the last 3 episodes of Season 50 of Saturday Night Live, the first episode of DUSTER on HBO Max, the seventh season of BLACK MIRROR, the season finale of LAW & ORDER as well as the latest episode of the sp...
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In the second half of 164, Brandon and Jeff talk trailers for BRIDE HARD, ECHO VALLEY, AMERICANA, IRONHEART, THE OLD GUARD 2, and NOBODY 2.

  Brandon announces breaking news about THE RESURRECTION OF THE CHRIST before doing solo reviews for Jillian Bell's SUMMER OF 69, JOE CARNAHAN's SHADOW FORCE, and the new film starring The Weeknd, Jenna Ortega, and Barry Keoaghan called HURRY UP TOMORROW.   The two review BRING HER BACK.   Fina...
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In Episode 164, Brandon kicks off the episode with news that Christopher Nolan's THE ODYSSEY will be the first film to shoot entirely in IMAX 70mm thanks to the new IMAX film cameras.

  The two do their weekly HBO recap starting with latest episode of THE LAST OF US followed by Brandon doing THE REHEARSAL's fourth episode of the second season solo.   Jeff watches Bad Thoughts (Netflix), The Man From Toronto (Netflix), Life Of the P...
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In Episode 163, Brandon and Jeff review the "final" installment in the MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE franchise, DEAD RECKONING PART TWO. Correction, THE FINAL RECKONING.

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In the second episode of 162, Brandon discusses with Jeff the news of Jake Schreier directing X-MEN after the success of THUNDERBOLTS* and the two talk about the new Pope. An  American for the first time in history.

  The two talk trailers for TOGETHER, THE SMASHING MACHINE, THE LONG WALK, HONEY DON'T, WEAPONS (again), HIGHEST 2 LOWEST and BMF Season 4.   Finally, the two review SWAMP DOGG GETS HIS POOL PAINTED, THE SURFER and FIGH...

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In Episode 162, Brandon and Jeff go long on yet again more Marvel news due to The Wall Street Journal op-ed.

  Jeff watches Dope Thief (Apple+), The Righteous Gemstones (HBO Max), The Last Of Us (HBO Max), Locked (VOD), Freaky Tales (VOD), The Gorge (Apple+), The Luckiest Man In America (VOD), Somebody Somewhere (HBO Max), Turning Point: The War On Terror (Netflix), Turning Point: Vietnam (Netflix).   Brandon watches WALLACE & ...

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In this episode The FIlm Blerds interview the star and directors of the new music documentary "Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted"

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In the final part of 161, the boys and Trey talk trailers for WEAPONS, I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER, and HIM.

  And they close out on reviews for ANOTHER SIMPLE FAVOR presented in Dolby Cinema, Netflix's HAVOC, A24's FRIENDSHIP, and Marvel Studios' THUNDERBOLTS* in IMAX.   Listen to the end for some giveaways!
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In the first half of 161, Brandon and Jeff are once again joined by Brandon's brother Trey.

  The three discuss the new Oscar rule in watching every film and the newly added stunts category.   Brandon and Jeff dive deep on HBO Sunday nights with THE LAST OF US, THE RIGHTEOUS GEMSTONES, and Season 2 of THE REHERSAL   Jeff watches "In The Lost Lands" (VOD), "#1 Happy Family USA" (Amazon Prime)   Brandon watches THE WOMAN IN THE YARD,...

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