Brothers & Blockbusters

Elliot and Eric
  • 5.0 (6)
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Brothers & Blockbusters is a weekly movie and entertainment podcast hosted by two siblings with film-nerd taste and strong opinions. Each episode breaks down the biggest entertainment news, reviews a new release and shares what they individually like all while giving a glimpse into what they are all about. They love movies and television of all kinds: blockbusters, indies, streaming hits, and everything in between; and they talk about them honestly without critic snobbery or total industry jargon. New episodes are released weekly. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blockbusterbrothers/ Eric's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ericwcooke/ Elliot's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ecooke591/

Episodes

  1. 1d ago

    008 - Disclosure Day Review and Spider-Man: Brand New Day Trailer

    Welcome back to another episode of Brothers & Blockbusters where this week we review Steven Spielberg's newest film, Disclosure Day. In addition, we once again discuss more updates for The Batman Part II, a new trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and more. Thanks for Listening! 00:25 Intro 01:01 The Batman Part II: Anticipation and Rumors 06:08 Spider-Man: Brand New Day Trailer Discussion 09:53 The Grinch Sequel: Excitement and Expectations 12:27 Duffer Brothers' New Film Announcement 17:08 Peeves in the Harry Potter TV Series 20:51 The Main Review: Disclosure Day 24:45 What Worked in the Film 30:12 What Didn't Work in the Film 43:03 Final thoughts and conclusion 54:11 Final Verdict (scores) 01:00:13 What's On Our Minds? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blockbusterbrothers/ Website: brothersandblockbusters.riverside.com Eric's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ericwcooke/ Elliot's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ecooke591/ Email: brothersandblockbusters@gmail.com

    1h 11m

  2. Jun 15

    007 - Obsession Review and 24 Jump Street Announcement

    Welcome back to another episode of Brothers & Blockbusters where this week we discuss the movie that came out of nowhere, Obsession. In addition, we discuss more updates for The Batman Part II, new film announcements, and the first trailer for The Social Reckoning. Thanks for Listening! 0:24 - Intro 0:56 - This Week In Hollywood 1:15 - 24 Jump Street In The Works 5:38 - Hugh Jackman Cast As Long John Silver 6:52 - The Batman Part II Updates 11:43 - The Social Reckoning First Trailer 17:31 - The Main Review - Obsession 30:38 - Spoilers - Obsession 42:59 - Final Verdict (Scores) - Obsession 52:50 - What's On Our Minds? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blockbusterbrothers/ Website: https://www.brothersandblockbusters.riverside.com Eric's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ericwcooke/ Elliot's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ecooke591/ Email: brothersandblockbusters@gmail.com

    1 hr

  3. Jun 8

    006 - Backrooms Review and June Movie Release Schedule

    Welcome back to another episode of Brothers & Blockbusters where this week we discuss the highly anticipated Kane Parsons film, Backrooms. In addition, we discuss the upcoming releases for the month of June and briefly cover the Gene Wilder biopic announcement. Thanks for Listening! 0:00 - Intro 0:47 - This Week In Hollywood 1:09 - June movie release schedule 13:34 - Gene Wilder biopic announcement 17:55 - The Main Review - Backrooms 27:55 - Spoilers - Backrooms 46:19 - Final Verdict (Scores) - Backrooms 54:53 - What's On Our Minds? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blockbusterbrothers/ Eric's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ericwcooke/ Elliot's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ecooke591/ Email: brothersandblockbusters@gmail.com

    59 min

  4. May 31

    005 - Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu Review and Star Wars Rankings

    Welcome back to another episode of Brothers & Blockbusters where this week we discuss the newest Star Wars film, Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu. In addition, Elliot ranks his top 3 most fun Star Wars movies while Eric ranks his top 3 best Star Wars movies. Thanks for Listening! 0:24 - Intro 0:44 - This Week In Hollywood 1:08 - Primetime Trailer starring Robert Pattinson 3:18 - Sebastian Stan's update on the Batman Part II 6:12 - Kane Parsons talks potential Backrooms sequels 10:14 - The Main Review - Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu 19:49 - Spoilers -  Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu 42:43 - What's On Our Minds? - Star Wars Edition Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blockbusterbrothers/ Eric's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ericwcooke/ Elliot's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ecooke591/

    1h 1m

  5. May 25

    004 - In the Grey Review and James Bond Auditions

    Welcome back to another episode of Brothers & Blockbusters where this week we discuss Guy Ritchie's new film, In the Grey. We also dive into news of the week, including James Bond casting auditions and The Batman Part 2 official cast list. Thanks for Listening! 0:21 - Intro 0:51 - This Week In Hollywood 0:58 - James Bond Casting Auditions Underway 7:36 - The Mandalorian and Grogu Initial Reactions 9:33 - The Batman Part 2 Full Casting Announcements 14:03 - The Odyssey Official Runtime 15:56 - The Main Review - In The Grey 28:50 - Spoilers - In The Grey 47:54 - What's On Our Minds? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blockbusterbrothers/ Eric's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ericwcooke/ Elliot's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ecooke591/

    59 min

  6. May 15

    003 - 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Review and New Film Announcements

    Welcome back to another episode of Brothers & Blockbusters where this week we have a lengthy review discussion on 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. We also dive into news of the week, including several updates to television streaming releases. Thanks for Listening! 0:25 - Intro 0:45 - This Week In Hollywood 1:37 - Disney+ television updates 6:37 - Conan O'Brien returning to host Oscars in 2027 7:20 - Harry Potter season 2 greenlit at HBO 10:34 - Evil Dead Burn trailer 12:20 - Aaron Paul cast in Fallout season 3 13:09 - Westworld movie reboot 14:23 - The Batman updates 17:19 - The Main Review - 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple 30:26 - Spoilers - 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple 47:45 - What's On Our Minds? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blockbusterbrothers/ Eric's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ericwcooke/ Elliot's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ecooke591/

    57 min

  7. May 7

    002 - Crime 101 Review and May Movie/TV Release Schedule

    The conversation covers updates on May movie and television releases. It also delves into updates on Spider-Man: Brand New Day, discussing the annotated script from Entertainment Weekly. The conversation covered the teaser trailer for season three of Silo, the potential Django/Zorro crossover movie, and a detailed review of the movie Crime 101. The podcast concluded with chatter about various TV shows and Marvel trading cards. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blockbusterbrothers/ Eric's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ericwcooke/ Elliot's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ecooke591/

    1 hr

  8. Apr 28

    001 - Project Hail Mary Review and CinemaCon 2026 Recap

    The conversation covers the highlights of CinemaCon 2026, including major news and trailers for upcoming movies. It also delves into the anticipation for Toy Story 5 and The Odyssey, as well as the excitement surrounding the release of Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The conversation delves into the comparison between the DCU and MCU, highlighting the impact of James Gunn's involvement in revamping DC. It also explores the excitement surrounding superhero movies, the anticipation for Dune Part 3, and the discussion of Project Hail Mary, comparing the book to the movie adaptation. The conversation covers themes such as sacrifice, friendship, movie adaptation vs. book adaptation, movie ranking systems, and recent TV and movie reviews. The hosts also discuss their personal experiences and preferences in movie and TV show ratings, as well as their thoughts on recent wrestling events and TV shows.

    1h 13m

  9. Apr 28

    Introduction: Welcome to Brothers & Blockbusters

    Brothers and Blockbusters is a weekly movie and entertainment podcast that covers cinema news, reviews new releases, and discusses personal viewing experiences. The hosts provide honest, opinionated takes without getting lost in technical film school jargon. Takeaways Weekly coverage of cinema news and new releasesHonest, opinionated takes without technical jargon

    2 min

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Brothers & Blockbusters is a weekly movie and entertainment podcast hosted by two siblings with film-nerd taste and strong opinions. Each episode breaks down the biggest entertainment news, reviews a new release and shares what they individually like all while giving a glimpse into what they are all about. They love movies and television of all kinds: blockbusters, indies, streaming hits, and everything in between; and they talk about them honestly without critic snobbery or total industry jargon. New episodes are released weekly. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blockbusterbrothers/ Eric's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ericwcooke/ Elliot's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ecooke591/

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  • Creator
    Elliot and Eric
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Elliot and Eric
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