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In Episode 205, Brandon and Jeff briefly discuss the Season 51 finale of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE hosted by Will Ferrell.

  Brandon gives his quick thoughts on IS GOD and IN THE GREY.   Brandon then reviews the crime thriller TUNER.   Jeff discuss THE BOYS series finale with Brandon asking spoiler questions.   The two then review I LOVE BOOSTERS.   And finally, the episode closes out on the new STAR WARS movie, THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU. 

In Episode 204, Brandon and Jeff discuss the various lawsuits facing the Paramount / WB merger.

  Jeff watches the MAN ON FIRE Netflix series, THE LORD OF THE FLIES Netflix series, and the MALCOM IN THE MIDDLE revival on Hulu.   Brandon watches the Olivia Rodrigo and Matt Damon editions of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, the first season of the SCRUBS revival and revisits MORTAL KOMBAT II in IMAX.   The two talk trailers for STREET FIGHTER and MUTINY.   Finally, Brandon reviews SWAPPED on Netflix and the James Cameron directed BILLIE ELLISH - HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR (LIVE IN 3D) in Dolby Cinema High Frame Rate 3D.   The boys then review THE PUNISHER: ONE LAST KILL.   Brandon closes out the episode on a spoiler-free review of OBSESSION.

In 203, Brandon and Jeff discuss the 4K restoration of the director's cut of Ken Russell's THE DEVILS premiering at Cannes followed by a release in the fall. The discussion quickly spirals out of control.

  The two then go long on MORTAL KOMBAT II

Episode 202 starts off with Brandon and Jeff going through their various watches in What Have You Watched Lately?

  The two talk trailers for FORGOTTEN ISLAND, SPIDER-NOIR and JACKASS: BEST & LAST.   Brandon reviews NORMAL.   Jeff reviews MICHAEL   Then it's back to two Brandon for a review of YOU, ME & TUSCANY as well as THE SHEEP DETECTIVES and THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2.   The two close out on a review for HOKUM with an interview with Joel Kinnaman on the latest season of FOR ALL MANKIND.

n the second half of 201, Brandon and Jeff review Season 2 of BEEF.

  They review the independent film, WHERE SILENCE LIES.   Jeff reviews LEE CRONIN'S THE MUMMY.   Brandon reviews FORBIDDEN FRUITS, David Lowery's MOTHER MARY and the new Disneynature film ORANGUTANS.   Brandon gives a review for MICHEAL.   And Jeff closes out on a review for NORMAL and his interviews with star Bob Odenkirk and director Ben Wheatley.

 

Brandon and Jeff talk about the highlights out of CinemaCon 2026.

In this interview special Jeff and Brandon sit down with author and filmmaker Cierra Young to discuss her first feature film " My Demon Wears A Crown".

Jeff and Brandon go throught their newest watches including the latest SNL (both USA & UK), LAW & ORDER, revists of MICHAEL CLAYTON ,THE MATRIX RELOADED, and LETHAL WEAPON.

  Brandon closes out with a quick review of the first season of MAUL: SHADOW LORD.

randon kicks off Episode 200 with a rewatch of HOPPERS in 3D as well as PROJECT HAIL MARY in IMAX 70mm.

  Brandon and Jeff then briefly talk about PARADISE Season 2.   Brandon reviews the A24 horror film UNDERTONE, then gives his review of THEY WILL KILL YOU.   Brandon then reviews the black comedy THE DRAMA from A24 starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson.   The two close out the episode with a review of THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE.

In a special episode, Brandon and Jeff review THE AI DOC: OR HOW I BECAME AN APCALOPTIMIST.

  The episode closes with an extended interview conducted by Brandon featuring co-director Charlie Tyrell and producer Ted Tremper.

Episode 199 starts off with Brandon sharing news on the specific reason the BUFFY legacy show was killed at Hulu. Brandon and Jeff then briefly discuss more news about the WB / Paramount merger.

  The two talk trailers for the live-action MOANA remake, SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY, and DUNE: PART THREE.   Brandon and Jeff briefly discuss the 1998 movie SLIDING DOORS.   Brandon reviews the Hulu movie MIKE & NICK & NICK & ALICE.   Jeff reviews THEY WILL KILL YOU.   Brandon cloes out the episode with reviews for READY OR NOT: HERE I COME and DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN Season 2.

 

Jeff watches "This Is Not a Test" (Shudder), "Cold Storage" (VOD), "Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die" (VOD), "A Better Tomorrow (1 & 2), "Tube-E Movie" (Plex), "The Bluff" (Amazon), "Inside the Manosphere" (Netflix), "Strip Law" (Netflix), "Sunny Nights" (Hulu).

  The episode closes out with Brandon and Jeff discussing the 2026 Oscars.

Technical issues for the first 20 minutes with overlapping audio  

The boys catch up on their watches with Brandon kicking off discussing the fourth season of INDUSTRY with an outlook to its fifth and final season.

  Brandon discusses the recent episodes of SNL specifically the Ryan Gosling hosted episode..   Brandon also talks about the first 9 episodes of PRIMAL Season 4.   Brandon moves to movies with Yuen Woo-ping's BLADE OF THE GUARDIANS, THE REVENANT re-release in IMAX, THE POPE'S EXORCIST, revisits PUNCH-DRUNK LOVE & DRAG ME TO HELL, and finishes off with KIKI'S DELIVERY SERVICE in IMAX.

For the first ten minutes of Episode 198, Brandon and Jeff discuss the new Alan Ritchson Netflix movie WAR MACHINE.

  Then, the two give their spoiler-free initial thoughts on Phil Lord & Christopher Miller's PROJECT HAIL MARY. #ProjectHailMary #WarMachineNetflix

Technical difficulties for the first 20 minutes. 

In 197, Brandon and Jeff talk about the Paramount / WB merger.

  The two talk about SCREAM 7.   Brandon then reviews PSYHCO KILLER, IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE, and HOW TO MAKE A KILLING.   Jeff reviews HEEL.   The episode ends the two reviewing HOPPERS and THE BRIDE!

In the last part of Episode 196, Brandon reviews THE STRANGERS - CHAPTER 3.

Some unexpected news hits on Robert DuVall.   Brandon then reviews the anime film SCARLET presented in IMAX.   Brandon and Jeff review the South African action film HUNTING JESSICA BROK.   Finally, Brandon reviews CRIME 101.   The episode ends with Brandon conducting interviews with the director of HUNTING JESSICA BROK, Alastair Orr. The film's stars Danica De La Rey Jones and Anthony Oseyemi are interviewed as well.

In the second part of 196, Brandon and Jeff discuss the recent news with WB / Netflix merger with Paramount still vying for WB.

  The two also talk about the Oscar nominations.

 

In the first part of Episode 196, Brandon gives his thoughts on the recent Nine Inch Nails show in Newark, NJ and his wishes to never leave his house on Valentine's Day again.

  Jeff watches Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (HBO), The Beauty (Hulu), Station Eleven (HBO Max), The Burbs, Ponies, Stumble, St. Denis Medical (Peacock), Not For Nothing (Amazon), Hard Boiled (Theaters).   Brandon watches the first half of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE's 51st season; gives his thoughts on the Prime Video shows 56 DAYS, CROSS Season 2, and STEAL; rewatches SEND HELP in 3D; and gives his thoughts on PRIMAL Season 3 thus far and INDUSTRY Season 4 thus far.

 

In Episode 195, Brandon kicks off with a review of PILLION.

  Jeff reviews PARADISE RECORDS.   Brandon then reviews NIRVANNA THE BAND THE SHOW THE MOVIE, Gore Verbinski's GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON'T DIE, and Charli XCX's THE MOMENT.   Finally the two end on Emerald Fennell's "WUTHERING HEIGHTS".

 

In Episode 194, Brandon gives a brief review on the indie noir THE DAUGHTERS OF THE DOMINO.

  Brandon and Jeff then review THE RIP (technical difficulties lead to overlapping audio, so please bear with it).   Finally, the two review MERCY presented in IMAX 3D.

Brandon Norwood and Jeff Stewart review the first season (?) of Marvel Studios' WONDER MAN.

Jeff talks with director, Ryan Prows and stars, Jermaine Fowler, RJ Cyler, Freddie Gibbs & Nicki Micheaux of the new vampire horror film, "Night Patrol"

In 193, Brandon and Jeff are joined by film journalist Katie Rife to review the 28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE from Nia DaCosta.

In Episode 192, Brandon gives a very brief spoiler-free review for GREENLAND: MIGRATION.   The episode ends with a spoiler heavy interview with Morena Baccarin.

 

In Episode 191, Brandon is joined by film journalist Ed Douglas to review the meta-reboot action comedy ANACONDA (2025).

For the final part of Episode 190, Brandon reviews James L. Brooks' first movie in 15 years, ELLA MCCAY. Next, Brandon reviews the latest anxiety-inducing masterpiece from Josh Safdie, MARTY SUPREME with an all-star cast led by Timothee Chalamet.

  Finally, the two finish with the epic revenge saga from Quentin Tarantino, KILL BILL: THE WHOLE BLOODY AFFAIR complete with a new sequence in the anime section and a post-credits Fortnite chapter. 

Episode 190 kicks off with Brandon and Jeff talking about the news surrounding RUSH HOUR 4 as well as the bids for Warner Brothers Discovery land.

  Jeff watches Pluribus (Apple TV), The Vince Staples Show - Season 2 (Netflix), High Horse (Peacock), Mob War: Philadelphia vs The Mafia (Netflix), Stranger Things - Seasons 1-4 (Netflix), It's Florida, Man (HBO Max).   Brandon finishes CHAD POWERS Season 1 and ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season 5, he also runs through the 3 November episodes of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. He also watched FLIGHT RISK, MY FATHER'S SHADOW, ARCO, THE ALABAMA SOLUTION, COVER-UP, RESURRECTION, ETERNITY, FATHER MOTHER SISTER BROTHER, JACK REACHER, and THE CONJURING: LAST RITES.

 

In this special 30 minute episode, Brandon and Jeff do a brief review on AFTERSHOCK: THE NICOLE BELL STORY. The episode closes out with an interview conducted by Brandon with actors Rayven Symone Ferrell, Richard Lawson, and Nicole Bell herself.

Episode 189 opens with Brandon reviewing the new Bradley Cooper comedy-drama IS THING ON?, the German film SOUND IF FALLING, KEEPER, goes more in-depth on WAKE UP DEAD MAN, SONG SUNG BLUE, the Brazilian noir THE SECRET AGENT, and Richard Linklater's NOUVELLE VAGUE.   The two then review SISU: ROAD TO REVENGE and ZOOTOPIA 2.

 

Episode 188 kicks off Brandon doing speed run reviews on THE CHORAL, IN YOUR DREAMS, Gus van Sant's DEAD MAN WIRE, Noah Baumbach's JAY KELLY, CHRISTY, THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE, TRAIN DREAMS, Lynn Ramsey's DIE MY LOVE, SIRAT, MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, LEFT-HANDED GIRL, Chloe Zhao's HAMNET, and Rian Johnson's WAKE UP DEAD MAN (the third Benoit Blac / KNIVES OUT mystery).

  Brandon and Jeff end the episode with WICKED: FOR GOOD.

Join Jeff as he interviews the newest cast member of NBC's medical drama "Brilliant Minds", John Clarence Stewart (who may or may not be his cousin). 

In Episode 187, Brandon and Jeff review the latest star-studded film from Edgar Wright, THE RUNNING MAN. A more faithful adaptation of the Stephen King novel.

  The episode ends with Brandon conducting interviews with cast members Daniel Ezra and Jayme Lawson.

 

In Episode 186 Brandon and Jeff talk briefly for the first 5 minutes on the state of things.

  Brandon then gives his spoiler-free review of NOW YOU SEE ME: NOW YOU DON'T with an assist from Jeff.

 

In Episode 185, Brandon kicks it off with his reviews on SHELBY OAKS, the Netflix documentary THE PERFECT NEIGHBOR, 100 NIGHTS OF HERO, CHAINSAW MAN - THE MOVIE: REZA ARC, ANNIVERSARY, and NUREMBERG, 

  Brandon and Jeff then go long on PREDATOR: BADLANDS

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

The boys kick off 180 with news that Activision declined on letting Spielberg have full creative control on a CALL OF DUTY movie. Paramount Skydance is looking to acquire Warner Brothers, with the boys ringing the alarm on why it's bad.The two also talk about how the Ellison led Paramount has denounced the actors who have stood with Palestine. Brandon also drops news that Texas wants to ban anime.   Jeff watches THE HOME.   Brandon watches the first four episodes of ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Season 5, episode 7 of the second season of PLATONIC, and the season 3 finale of FOUNDATION.   The two then discuss the latest episodes of ALIEN: EARTH and TASK.

Brandon and Jeff kick off 179 with news that Sir Michael Caine will be coming out of retirement for Vin Diesel's THE LAST WITCH HUNTER 2.

  The two then go through their watches including the latest episode of ALIEN: EARTH with news on Fede Alverez's depature on the ROMULUS sequel, the first episode of TASK, the last few episodes of TWISTED METAL Season 2, the last 4 episodes of WEDNESDAY Season 2, the DOCTOR ODYESSEY finale, and episode 3 of PEACEMAKER Season 2.

Jeff sits down with Jordan Gonzalez of the highly anticipated film adaptation of  "The Long Walk".

In Episode 178, Brandon and Jeff review Francis Lawrence's THE LONG WALK based on the book of the same name by Stephen King.

   

 

In the final part of 177, Brandon and Jeff discuss the trailer for ANEMONE, the directorial debut of Ronan Day-Lewis starring Daniel Day-Lewis and Sean Bean.

  The two review FIXED, Brandon discusses Ron Howard's EDEN, EENIE MEENIE, & HONEY DON'T!, the two review Spike Lee's HIGHEST 2 LOWEST, THE PICKUP, Brandon FINALLY reviews THE LIFE OF CHUCK, and Brandon ends on a brief review of Darren Aronfosky's CAUGHT STEALING.

 

177 gets right into watches.

  Jeff and Brandon discuss PEACEMAKER Season 2, Episode 2. Jeff then discusses the  BATMAN re-release in Dolby Cinema, LONG STORY SHORT, AMERICAN GODFATHERS: THE FIVE FAMILIES, and SMOKE.   The two talk about Episode 3 of  ALIEN: EARTH.   Brandon gives a quick shout to Deftones for their new PRIVATE MUSIC as well as Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist's new album ALFREDO 2.   Brandon finishes DEMON SLAYER ahead of the new film dropping soon, finishes the new season of KING OF THE HILL, continues TWISTED METAL Season 2, starts PLATONIC Season 2 and FOUNDATION Season 3.

For the final part of episode 171, Brandon revisits THE FINAL RECKONING in IMAX, reviews DANGEROUS ANIMALS, 

  The two then review KARATE KID: LEGENDS, PREDATOR: KILLER OF KILLERS, BALLERINA, the live-action HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON remake in IMAX, THE OLD GUARD 2, 40 ACRES, and M3GAN 2.0.   Brandon then finishes with a quick review of the 35mm print of Jordan Peele's US.

 

In Episode 176, Brandon and Jeff discuss Hulu being rolled into Disney+ in 2026. They also discuss the rumors of David Ellison wanting Warner Brothers after the Paramount / Skydance merger. The two then talk about SHERK 5 moving from Christmas 2026 to June 2027.   Jeff watches the first three episodes of WEDNESDAY Season 2 with Brandon joining in as well (he's seen all four episodes), Jeff then discusses...   Brandon joins Jeff on a brief review of the first episode of Noah Hawley's ALIEN: EARTH.   Brandon watches DEMON SLAYER on Netflix, all four episodes of the Disney+ mini-series EYES OF WAKANDA, TWISTED METAL Season 2 so far, Season 2 of THE X-FILES, and the first half of the KING OF THE HILL revival.   Brandon then talks about the trailer for Josh Safdie's MARTY SUPREME.   Finally, Jeff reviews MY MOTHER"S MARRIAGE, Brandon then reviews K-POP DEMON HUNTERS and SPLITSVILLE. The two then review WEAPONS and NOBODY 2.