Episode 132 - Transformers One / The Wild Robot / Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice / Speak No Evil / Afraid / The Front Room

The Film Blerds

News:

In this episode of The Film Blerds, hosts Brandon and Jeff discuss a variety of topics including the upcoming fall movie season, the controversial remake of Lawrence of Arabia by Roland Emmerich, the challenges faced by Joaquin Phoenix in Hollywood, and the future of Denis Villeneuve's Dune saga.

Whatcha Watching:

They also share their recent movie and TV recommendations, highlighting shows like Bad Monkey and films like Thelma. In this conversation, Brandon delves into various themes surrounding popular TV shows and movies, including the complexity of narratives in 'The Old Man', the overwhelming nature of streaming content, and the comedic elements in 'Only Murders in the Building'. He contrasts the cinematic experiences of 'Twisters' and 'Twister', reflects on the legacy of 'The Sopranos', and discusses the societal implications of 'Philadelphia'.

Trailer Talk:

The conversation also touches on upcoming films like 'Y2K' and 'Minecraft', and critiques the controversial reimagining of 'Snow White'.

Main Review:

In this episode, Uncle Jeffrey and B-Wood delve into various film reviews, discussing Disney's animated legacy versus its live-action remakes, the quality of recent Blumhouse and A24 releases, and the impact of animated films like The Wild Robot. They also explore the latest entries in the Transformers franchise and the mixed reception of Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of each film.