The Film Blerds

By Jeff Stewart & Brandon Norwod

A concise deep-dive look at movies, celebrity interviews and all things entertainment by 2 of the Blerdiest guys around, your hosts, Brandon Norwood and Jeff Stewart!

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The podcast currently has 178 episodes available.

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January 16, 2025 Episode 147: WOLF MAN
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
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2h 56min
January 13, 2025 Episode 146: DEN OF THEIVES: PANTERA with Andy "Action Guy" Gorham
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.
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1h 16min
December 31, 2024 Episode 145: Best of 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.
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1h 36min
December 20, 2024 Episode 144: SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3 & MUFASA: THE LION KING
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.

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2h 46min
December 13, 2024 143 w/ Jamaal Green: KRAVEN THE HUNTER / A COMPLETE UNKNOWN / THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE WAR OF THE ROHIRRIM / BETTER MAN / INTERSTELLAR (10th-anniversary re-release)
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.
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2h 36min
December 09, 2024 Episode 142: NOSFERATU / Y2K / NIGHTBITCH
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.

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1h 31min
December 03, 2024 Review Special - STAR WARS: SKELETON CREW (Episodes 1 - 3)
Brandon and Jeff review the first 3 episodes of SKELETON CREW, the newest STAR WARS show from Jon Watts and Christopher Ford.
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58min
November 27, 2024 141: MOANA 2 & THE BRUTALIST
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.
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1h 54min
November 25, 2024 Episode 140: SEPTEMBER 5 / THE DAY THE EARTH BLEW UP: A LOONEY TUNES MOVIE / THE PIANO LESSON / FLOW / GLADIATOR II (re-review)
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.

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1h 27min
November 19, 2024 Episode 139: WICKED (PART 1) / RED ONE / BABYGIRL / CONCLAVE Re-review
In Episode 139 Brandon and Jeff pay tribute to Tony Todd and discuss the release date for the fourth MCU set SPIDER-MAN movie which puts it in direct competition with Nolan's latest.... also starring Tom Holland and Zendaya.

Jeff watches THE DAY OF THE JACKEL(PEACOCK) first 5 episodes with Brandon assisting, Jeff also watches THE APPRENTICE (VOD), BULLY.COWARD.VICTIM: THE STORY OF ROY COHN (HBO MAX), BROTHERS (AMAZON), LET'S START A CULT (VOD).

Brandon watches the latest LAW & ORDER episode, the CARLI XCX episode of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, the documentary ERNEST COLE: LOST AND FOUND, ALL WE IMAGINE AS LIGHT, rewatches THE SEED OF THE SACRED FIG, the 2022 vampire film THE INVITATION, and the NORMAL PEOPLE miniseries.

The two discuss the finale of THE PENGUIN as well as the first episode of DUNE: PROPHECY.

The trailer for MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - THE FINAL RECKONING is talked about.

And finally, Brandon reviews BABYGIRL with Jeff and Brandon doing another review for Edward Berger's CONCLAVE, followed by reviews for RED ONE and the highly anticipated WICKED (PART 1).

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2h 40min

FAQs about The Film Blerds:

How many episodes does The Film Blerds have?

The podcast currently has 178 episodes available.