The Blerd Wire

Today I'm reacting to Marvel's brand new trailer for Avengers: Doomsday, Marvel's star-studded film that promises to cross the Avengers, The X-Men and the Fantastic Four against the iconic Victor Von Doom. What did you think about the trailer? Are you excited to see Earth's Mightiest Heroes take on this threat?

Jon Berthal returned as Frank Castle for a Disney+ Special before he makes his Punisher big screen debut alongside Tom Holland's Peter Parker for Spider-Man: Brand New Day. This special presentation showed Frank on a brief hiatus from murking criminals down in Hell's Kitchen after all the carnage from his appearance in Daredevil: Born Again. What did you think of this series? And where do you think Frank Castle's story is headed in Spider-Man: Brand New Day?

Supergirl, the spinoff of James Gunn's 2025 Superman, starring Milly Alcock and Jason Momoa flew in theatres this past month but debuted with a thud. Critics and moviegoers alike have panned the film, with many wondering if James Gunn's DCU will crash before it begins. Here, my friend Caleb and I give our review. What did you think of the film? Was it a solid entry in Gunn's new cinematic universe, or will it add to the growing list of DC movie flops?

Today I'm breaking down Daredevil: Born Again Season 2.

Spider-Noir Breakdown and Review

Today I am FINALLY breaking down Invincible Season 4, that returned Steven Yeung as Invincible, Gillian Anderson as Atom Eve, Mahershala Ali as Titan and of course, JK Simmons as Omni-Man and introducing Lee Pace as Grand Regent Thragg. I'm breaking down and reviewing all of it from the Viltrumite confrontation to the explosive finale - you won't believe how much we have to discuss! But make sure you drop your thoughts! What did you think of the finale? What did you think of Season 4 and are you ready for Season 5?

My good friend Caleb and I are breaking down the final trailer for Supergirl starring Millie Alcock! We're going to dissect the trailer as well as the film, from Jason Momoa's impact as Lobo to how Kara Zor-El will contrast with David Corenswet's Superman.

Today I'm reviewing The Mandalorian and Grogu with my good friend Kevin!

Today we're breaking down the abilities of the Mega Evolutions and gameplay from Pokemon Champions. Make sure to like, subscribe and drop your thoughts about the new mega evolutions and Pokemon Champions!

Daredevil Born Again Season 2 debuted on Disney+ last week and today I'm breaking down that first episode to find any threads of the overall story. Matt Murdock as Daredevil is still trying to resist Wilson Fisk's, aka Kingpin's takeover of New York City as the mayor with his anti-vigilante task force and appears to be fighting a losing battle. Bullseye, Punisher and potentially other threats still loom so I'm doing my best to piece together what we do know and what we don't know about the future of Hell's Kitchen. Let me know your thoughts below and don't forget...

Timothee Chalamet. Robert Pattinson. Zendaya. Rebecca Ferguson. Javier Bardem. Jason Momoa. Josh Brolin. The trailer for Dune: Part 3 is finally here.

Sony finally gave us a trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day where Tom Holland's Peter Parker navigates a world that has forgotten him. And the trailer was chock full of villain's and anti-heroes, from Jon Bernthal's Frank Castle aka Punisher, to Mark Ruffalo's Bruce Banner aka Hulk, to Scorpion, Boomerang, Tarantula and even the Hand! What did you think about the trailer and what are you looking forward to most about the movie?

So today I'm breaking down Season Two of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, which of course adapted Rick Riordan's second novel in the series, the Sea of Monsters. The series stars Walter Scobell as the titular character, Percy Jackson, along with guest characters played by notable actors like Lin Manuel Miranda, Lance Reddick and soon, Ming Na Wen. Obviously of course massive spoilers for the show on this episode but let me know your thoughts on this season down below!

Today I'm reviewing Wonder Man, that starred Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams and Ben Kingsley reprising his role as Trevor Slattery from Iron Man 3 and Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings.

So we thought we were done reacting to the new Megas in Legends Z-A but Pokemon went ahead and dropped almost a dozen more! From Absol, to Lucario, to Garchomp, to Magearna, to Darkrai, to Zeroara, to Raichu, to Baxcailbur and many more, here's the breakdown on these latest additions to the Mega Evolution roster.

DC dropped a pair of trailers to show fans what's coming, with Supergirl debuting as the lastest entry in James Gunn's DC universe and HBO Max showcasing Lantewrns as a part of their slate for 2026. Which project are you miost excited for?

Predator: Badlands, starring Elle Fanning released in theatres this November. Ty and I take deep dive into the film to unpack any correlation to the Alien franchise and the Weyland-Yutani Corporation and how this film stacks up to the classic entires in the iconic 'Predator' franchise.

Today we finally get a chance to break down this Super Mario Bros. Trailer and give our reactions to it and thoughts on how the film will go. What do you think? Are you excited for it?

Pokemon Legends ZA just gave us a list of new Mega Evolutions from Dragonite, to Starmie, to Feraltigatr. Here's our reactions on each one, as well as our predictions on which ones are still to come.

Today we're reacting to the trailer for Season 2 of Percy Jackson and The Olympians, a story that we personally grew up to give our thoughts on where Disney is taking Rick Riordan's world of Greeks demigods and heroes. What do you think, are you excited for the new season of the show, starring Walter Scobell?

Fantastic Four: First Steps SPOILER Review | A Cosmic Return To Form

Marvel’s Fantastic Four: First Steps is here, and we’re diving into a full spoiler review of everything that worked—and what didn’t. From the emotional depth of Vanessa Kirby’s Sue Storm to the cosmic scale of Galactus, this film finally captures the spirit of Marvel’s First Family.

We break down the movie’s 1960s-inspired retro aesthetic, the decision to set the story in its own universe, and how that allows characters like Reed Richards (Pedro Pascal), Johnny Storm (Joseph Quinn), and Be...

This is my official review of How To Train Your Dragon the remake of the 2014 classic animated film. In a year that's seen numerous films based off existing properties like Lilo & Stitch, Mission Impossible: Final Reckoning, Minecraft, Superman, Jurassic World: Rebirth, Fantastic Four: First Steps, Ballerina absolutely dominate the original IP movies this year, like Elio, Mickey 17 and Novacane, are we starting to see franchises dominate again? Compared to 2023 where original movies like Barbie and Oppenheimer dominated established franchises like Mission Impossible, Fast & Furious, Marvel and DC, many thought the industry was shifting to more interest in original IP's...

Superman Review, Plot Breakdown, and James Gunn's DCU Direction

In this episode of The Blerd Wire, we dive deep into one of the most anticipated superhero films of the year: James Gunn’s Superman. This review DOES HAVE SPOILERS, but covers everything from the film’s bold political themes to character performances and the direction of the new DC Universe.

We explore how Superman compares to previous DC films like Man of Steel, how James Gunn’s distinct storytelling style influences the tone and visuals, and why this reboot might...

And here is my review for Ironheart, executive produced by Ryan Coogler and starring Dominique Thorne as Riri Williams.

🎬 Ballerina Movie Review | John Wick Universe Spin-Off Worth Seeing in Theaters? 💥

Welcome back to The Blerd Wire! In this episode, I break down Ballerina (2025) — the latest high-octane spin-off from the John Wick universe starring Ana de Armas. I wasn’t planning to see this one in theaters, but I’m so glad I did. Here’s why.

We get into the relentless action, creative stunt work, flamethrowers (!), and how Ana de Armas proves she can lead a John Wick-level film. Plus, we talk about Keanu Reeves — yes, he’s connected to this story, and fans of...

Welcome to The Blerd Wire with your host King Whale! In this episode, I’m diving into my full review of Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning — the explosive final chapter in the legendary action franchise starring Tom Cruise.Spoiler alert — I break down key plot points, the villain Gabriel (Esai Morales), and how the film eerily mirrors current global tensions with its nuclear subplot. I also discuss Grace’s development, Vanessa Kirby’s reduced role, and the unexpected return of a classic character from the original Mission: Impossible.Was this a satisfying conclusion? Did Final Reckoning live up to the legacy of Fa...

In this episode of The Blerd Wire, we break down the first half of Andor and why it’s striking a chord with longtime Star Wars fans—especially those who grew up on the prequels and The Clone Wars. Is Andor too slow for mainstream audiences, or is it the gritty, political Star Wars drama we’ve been waiting for? I share my generational perspective on Andor, Star Wars storytelling, and why Disney needs to rethink how it targets different fanbases.

Today I'm reviewing Thunderbolts* - and man, what a movie. But beware, there are MAJOR spoilers ahead for the movie in this review but wow does it really feel like the MCU is back. I loved this movie and so did everyone else that I know who saw it. It hit on all cylinders and I'm so happy they did Sentry justice. The movie continues the story of Florence Pugh's Yelena Belova, David Harbour's Red Guardian, Sebastian Stan's Bucky Barnes, John Walker's US Agent, among others. Please go watch it, and if you've already seen it, drop your thoughts...

Today, I brought two very special guests from MCU's Bleeding Edge to review and discuss the entire series. The series continues the popular Daredevil series from Netflix and returns several characters from that series, including Wilson Bethel's Benjamin Poindexter aka Bullseye, Jon Bernthal's Frank Castle aka Punisher, Vincent D'Onfrio's Wilson Fisk aka Kingpin and of course, Charlie Cox's Matt Murdock aka Daredevil. What did you think of the series? Are you excited for Season 2?

Today we're reviewing the finale Daredevil: Born Again! Lemme know what you think about it, I thought it was done really well and definitely seems like it's setting up another storyline. But beware, there are definite spoilers throughout this episode!

Today I'm reviewing The Electric State, the Netflix film starring Chris Pratt, Millie Bobby Brown, Stanley Tucchi, Giancarlo Esposito, Woody Harrelson, Ke Huay Quan, Anthony Mackie and directed by Anthony and Joe Russo. The film has garnered mixed to negative reviews so far and it has some worried if the Russos have their touch while their massive MCU blockbusters Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars are just around the corner. What do you think? Did you like this movie? Or do you think the Russos are running out of steam?

So today we're reacting to the first four episodes of the new Disney+ show, Daredevil: Born Again, featuring Charlie Cox reprising his role as Matt Murdock and Vincent D'Onfrio reprising his role as Wilson Fisk. Daredevil: Born Again, of course, follows up the storyline from Netflix's hugely successful Daredevil series. Lemme you thoughts down below, what do you think of the series so far?

Invincible Season 3 came out on Amazon Prime just this past week and I'm breaking down the episode and the explosive fight with Conquest as well as the season overall. What did you think about the episode and the season?

This is my official reaction and review to Captain America: Brave New World. The film is part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe of course and features Anthony Mackie reprising his role as Sam Wilson and Harrison Ford taking over at Thunderbolt Ross. Let me know your about the film and beware, there are detailed spoilers throughout this video!

Cinematography

THE BRUTALIST
Lol Crawley
DUNE: PART TWO
Greig Fraser
EMILIA PÉREZ
Paul Guilhaume
MARIA
Ed Lachman
NOSFERATU
Jarin Blaschke

Costume Design

A COMPLETE UNKNOWN
Arianne Phillips
CONCLAVE
Lisy Christl
GLADIATOR II
Janty Yates and Dave Crossman
NOSFERATU
Linda Muir
WICKED
Paul Tazewell

Directing

ANORA
Sean Baker
THE BRUTALIST
Brady Corbet
A COMPLETE UNKNOWN
James Mangold
EMILIA PÉRE...

Today we're making our picks for the Oscar nominees and who we think should win based on each category. Here are our picks for the first six categories, make sure you leave your picks and thoughts below!

Best Picture

ANORA
Alex Coco, Samantha Quan and Sean Baker, Producers
THE BRUTALIST
Nick Gordon, Brian Young, Andrew Morrison, D.J. Gugenheim and Brady Corbet, Producers
A COMPLETE UNKNOWN
Fred Berger, James Mangold and Alex Heineman, Producers
CONCLAVE
Tessa Ross, Juliette Howell and Michael A. Jackman, Producers
...

During Sunday's Super Bowl, where the Philadelphia Eagles dominated the Kansas City Chiefs, we got another trailer for Thunderbolts, this time showing our first look at the Void, aka Sentry. Here are my thoughts on the trailer, make sure to share yours below!

Here's my trailer breakdown for Fantastic Four: First Steps, the Marvel Cinematic Universe film about Marvel's first family that's slated for release on July 25th this year and stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bacrach and Joseph Quinn!

Today we're reviewing Wicked, the late year box office smash of 2024 that of course stars Ariana Granda and Cynthia Erivo as Glinda and Elphaba, respectively, before the two were known as the Good Witch and the Wicked Witch. The film is likely to win multiple Oscars, but we have an interesting debate on our hands, who deserves Best actress more? Cynthia Erivo? Or Ariana Grande? Let us know your thoughts!