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Review – Bad Boys for Life (2020)

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by Kevin Muller

The last time we saw Mike and Marcus, we had just begun the Iraq War, smartphones were a what if, and history had not yet been made with the election of Obama. You can probably name many other important events, even some from your personal life, but it is wild to think that it has been seventeen years since Bad Boys II. The franchise, which started in 1995, and gave way to a sequel in 2003, has always been a beloved one with the public. How can you not appreciate the stylized violence, the hilarious one-liners, and the chemistry between Will Smith and Martin Lawrence? The question is, is this a legit sequel or a half-hearted opportunity to cash in on a popular property?

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Dreamland (2020) – Interview with Bruce McDonald

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by Logan Myerz

Today, I had the pleasure of interviewing Bruce McDonald, best known for his 2008 zombie film Pontypool, about his newest dystopian noir thriller, Dreamland.  The film brings a solid cast of actors including Stephen McHattie, Henry Rollins, and Juliette Lewis. Dreamland reunites the director with the film’s star, Stephen McHattie, who plays the two lead roles, and screenwriter Tony Burgess, who co-scripted the film with Patrick Whistler. In the interview, Bruce McDonald discusses making the film, working with the cast, and shares his advice for up and coming filmmakers.

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“On the night of the strangest wedding in cinema history, a grotesque gang boss hires a stone cold killer to bring him the finger of a fading, drug-addicted jazz legend.”

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Retro Review – Prom Night (1980)

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“As children, they played a killer’s game. Now, it’s the killer’s turn to play with them.” Logan Myerz revisits one of the early 80s slasher flicks Prom Night that defined the sub-genre. The film is directed by Paul Lynch and stars Jamie Lee Curtis and Leslie Nielsen.

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“At a high school senior prom, a masked killer stalks four teenagers who were responsible for the accidental death of a classmate six years previously.”

Bill & Ted Face the Music – Trailer Reaction

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“Be Excellent To Each Other.” Orion Pictures has dropped the first trailer for Bill & Ted Face the Music, the long-awaited sequel to the popular franchise that launched in 1989. Logan Myerz shares his thoughts on the first trailer and the film is currently slated to hit theaters on August 21, 2020!

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“Once told they’d save the universe during a time-traveling adventure, 2 would-be rockers from San Dimas, California find themselves as middle-aged dads still trying to crank out a hit song and fulfill their destiny.”

The Way Back – Digital Code #PhellasGiveAway 6/18

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We’re giving away a Digital Code copy of The Way Back on Thursday, June 18th. To enter in the contest, subscribe to our channel, follow us on our social media pages, and let us know in the comments below “Which movie or TV show you watched this year that you would recommend?” We’ll announce one random winner next Thursday! Good luck to everyone.

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“Jack Cunningham was an HS basketball phenom who walked away from the game, forfeiting his future. Years later, when he reluctantly accepts a coaching job at his alma mater, he may get one last shot at redemption.”

 

Cinephellas Podcast – Episode 77 (Interview with Cary Murnion and Jonathan Milott)

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On episode 77 of the Cinephellas Podcast, Logan Myerz  speaks with Cary Murnion and Jonathan Milott, the directors of the new thriller Becky starring Joel McHale, Kevin James, and Lulu Wilson. They discuss making the film, working with the actors on set, how they collaborate when directing a film, and more!

Becky is currently available in Theaters, Drive-Ins, Digital, and VOD today!

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“A teenager’s weekend at a lake house with her father takes a turn for the worse when a group of convicts wreaks havoc on their lives.”

Review – The Last Dance (2020)

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Logan Myerz straps on his Air Jordans and travels back to the 1990s to review The Last Dance which chronicles Michael Jordan and the 1997-98 Chicago Bulls on their way to the 6th NBA title. The series is currently streaming on ESPN and will hit Netflix in the U.S. on July 19, 2020!

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“Charting the rise of the 1990’s Chicago Bulls, led by Michael Jordan, one of the most notable dynasties in sports history.”

Cinephellas Podcast – Episode 76 (Lockdown with the Phellas)

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It’s a Cinephellas family reunion! The Phellas are back and bigger than ever in Episode 76 of the Cinephellas Podcast . In this episode, the Cinephellas family of Logan Myerz, Henry Hill, Chris Walker, Nile Fortner, Kevin Muller, and Bob Ward discuss a variety of topics such as our favorite film scores, video games, movie/TV updates, and a lot more on this podcast!

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