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.

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.