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Jaby and Michael watch the 2004 rom com 13 Going on 30 for the very first time! In 13 Going On 30 a 13-year-old girl magically wakes up as her 30-year-old self and navigates the challenges of adulthood while rediscovering the importance of friendship and staying true to herself. 13 Going on 30 was directed by Gary Winick (Charlotte's Web [2006], Bride Wars, Tadpole). The main cast includes Jennife...

Jaby and Achara re-enter the world of Dune with HBO Max's latest offering Dune Prophecy. Dune: Prophecy explores the rise of the Bene Gesserit sisterhood as two Harkonnen sisters confront threats to humanity's future, 10,000 years before the ascension of Paul Atreides, amidst a galaxy of political intrigue and power struggles. The main cast of Dune: Prophecy features Emily Watson as Valya Harkonne...

Arcane is back on Netflix after three years with it's second (and final Season). Piltover is left reeling after the events of the first season. Will they be able to recover and will Vi and Jinx ever be able to reconcile? Arcane season 2 stars Hailee Steinfeld (True Grit, Pitch Perfect 2, Hawkeye) as Vi, Ella Purnell (Fallout, Yellowjackets, Army of the Dead) as Jinx, Kevin Alejandro (Lucifer, Sout...

Arcane is back on Netflix after three years with it's second (and final Season). Piltover is left reeling after the events of the first season. Will they be able to recover and will Vi and Jinx ever be able to reconcile? Arcane season 2 stars Hailee Steinfeld (True Grit, Pitch Perfect 2, Hawkeye) as Vi, Ella Purnell (Fallout, Yellowjackets, Army of the Dead) as Jinx, Kevin Alejandro (Lucifer, Sout...

Arcane is back on Netflix after three years with it's second (and final Season). Piltover is left reeling after the events of the first season. Will they be able to recover and will Vi and Jinx ever be able to reconcile? Arcane season 2 stars Hailee Steinfeld (True Grit, Pitch Perfect 2, Hawkeye) as Vi, Ella Purnell (Fallout, Yellowjackets, Army of the Dead) as Jinx, Kevin Alejandro (Lucifer, Sout...

Achara and Michael watch the Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence starrer "Life" for the very first time! Life follows two men wrongfully convicted of murder who form an unbreakable bond while serving life sentences in a Mississippi prison, finding humor and hope despite their dire circumstances. You can watch the cut down reaction to this movie (and many others) on our YouTube channel  https://www. Y...

Arcane is back on Netflix after three years with it's second (and final Season). Piltover is left reeling after the events of the first season. Will they be able to recover and will Vi and Jinx ever be able to reconcile? Arcane season 2 stars Hailee Steinfeld (True Grit, Pitch Perfect 2, Hawkeye) as Vi, Ella Purnell (Fallout, Yellowjackets, Army of the Dead) as Jinx, Kevin Alejandro (Lucifer, Sout...

Arcane is back on Netflix after three years with it's second (and final Season). Piltover is left reeling after the events of the first season. Will they be able to recover and will Vi and Jinx ever be able to reconcile? Arcane season 2 stars Hailee Steinfeld (True Grit, Pitch Perfect 2, Hawkeye) as Vi, Ella Purnell (Fallout, Yellowjackets, Army of the Dead) as Jinx, Kevin Alejandro (Lucifer, Sout...

Arcane is back on Netflix after three years with it's second (and final Season). Piltover is left reeling after the events of the first season. Will they be able to recover and will Vi and Jinx ever be able to reconcile? You can watch the cut down reaction to this movie (and many others) on our YouTube channel https://www. YouTube.com/@Cinepals and the full length reaction is available on our Patr...

Kristen and Michael continue with their journey in the Harry Potter Cinematic Universe with the third installment in the films, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban! In this film, Harry returns to Hogwarts for his third year, only to face new dangers as he learns that an escaped prisoner, Sirius Black, is searching for him, revealing hidden truths about his past and the true loyalty of those c...

Jaby and Cortney continue with the new HBO Max series set in the world of The Batman "The Penguin". The show follows the rise of Oswald Cobblepot, a ruthless and cunning criminal mastermind, as he navigates Gotham City's dangerous underworld to solidify his power and become one of its most feared crime lords. The Penguin stars Colin Farrell (In Bruges, The Batman, & The Lobster) as Oswald Cobblepo...

Jaby and Cortney continue with the new HBO Max series set in the world of The Batman "The Penguin". The show follows the rise of Oswald Cobblepot, a ruthless and cunning criminal mastermind, as he navigates Gotham City's dangerous underworld to solidify his power and become one of its most feared crime lords. The Penguin stars Colin Farrell (In Bruges, The Batman, & The Lobster) as Oswald Cobblepo...

Achara and Michael dive into the horror thriller "The Descent," where six women on a caving expedition find themselves trapped and hunted by monstrous creatures lurking in the uncharted depths. Written and directed by Neil Marshall (Dog Soldiers & Centurion) & the film stars Shauna Macdonald (The Descent Part 2 & Filth), Natalie Mendoza (Moulin Rouge! & Hotel Babylon), Alex Reid (Life on Mars & Th...

Jaby and Cortney continue with the new HBO Max series set in the world of The Batman "The Penguin". The show follows the rise of Oswald Cobblepot, a ruthless and cunning criminal mastermind, as he navigates Gotham City's dangerous underworld to solidify his power and become one of its most feared crime lords. The Penguin stars Colin Farrell (In Bruges, The Batman, & The Lobster) as Oswald Cobblepo...

Steph and Achara get stressed out watching Don't Breathe! Don't Breathe is a suspenseful horror-thriller in which three young thieves break into a blind man's home, only to find themselves trapped and hunted by their unexpected and deadly prey. Don't Breathe was directed by Fede Álvarez (Evil Dead, Alien: Romulus). The main cast includes Jane Levy (Evil Dead, Suburgatory, Zoey's Extraordinary Play...

Jaby and Steph react to the OG vampire in Francis Ford Coppola's "Bram Stoker's Dracula"! Count Dracula, driven by centuries of unrequited love, travels from Transylvania to Victorian London in pursuit of a woman he believes to be the reincarnation of his lost wife, unleashing a trail of seduction, terror, and eternal devotion. Bram Stoker's Dracula was directed by Francis Ford Coppola (The Godfat...

The witch is back! After the events that took place during "WandaVision" & "Doctor Strange 2," Agatha Harkness has been released from the Scarlet Witch's spell and sets out to recruit former unwelcoming allies so she can reclaim her powers. Agatha All Along stars Kathryn Hahn (Transparent, Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse), Aubrey Plaza (Parks and Recreation, Ingrid Goes West), Patti LuPone (Be...

Jaby & Achara continue their DC animated journey with Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox, an animated film in which The Flash inadvertently changes the timeline, resulting in a war-torn world where Wonder Woman and Aquaman are at odds, compelling him to team up with a grittier version of Batman to restore balance. Directed by Jay Oliva (Batman: The Dark Knight Returns & Man of Steel), the film...

The CinePals watch Venom 3 in Imax and here is the review without spoilers! Venom: The Last Dance is directed by Kelly Marcel and stars Tom Hardy (Inception, The Dark Knight Rises, Mad Max: Fury Road) as Eddie Brock/ Venom and Juno Temple (Ted Lasso, Atonement, Killer Joe) as Dr. Payne. SOCIAL MEDIA ~CINEPALS~  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Cinepals Insta:  https://instagram.com/TheCinePals Tw...

risten & Vivian dive into the sequel of Zombieland, "Double Tap," where Columbus, Tallahassee, Wichita, and Little Rock confront evolved zombies and personal struggles while navigating a post-apocalyptic America. Directed by Ruben Fleischer (Venom & Gangster Squad) and written by Rhett Reese (Deadpool & Life) and Paul Wernick (Deadpool & 6 Underground), & the film stars Woody Harrelson (True Detec...

Jaby and Cortney continue with the new HBO Max series set in the world of The Batman "The Penguin". The show follows the rise of Oswald Cobblepot, a ruthless and cunning criminal mastermind, as he navigates Gotham City's dangerous underworld to solidify his power and become one of its most feared crime lords. The Penguin stars Colin Farrell (In Bruges, The Batman, & The Lobster) as Oswald Cobblepo...

After watching the first two films of the Alien franchise, Achara and Steph dive into Alien: Romulus, where young space colonists find themselves battling terrifying alien creatures while exploring a derelict space station. Directed by Fede Álvarez (Don't Breathe & The Girl in the Spider's Web), the film stars Cailee Spaeny (Mare of Easttown & Pacific Rim: Uprising), Isabela Merced (Dora and the L...

How many jokes and references will Jaby and Michael get in this Wayans brothers comedy? Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood is a satirical comedy that parodies popular '90s hood films, following a young man navigating life in a rough neighborhood with the guidance of his over-the-top, eccentric cousin. Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juic...

The witch is back! After the events that took place during "WandaVision" & "Doctor Strange 2," Agatha Harkness has been released from the Scarlet Witch's spell and sets out to recruit former unwelcoming allies so she can reclaim her powers. Agatha All Along stars Kathryn Hahn (Transparent, Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse), Aubrey Plaza (Parks and Recreation, Ingrid Goes West), Patti LuPone (Be...

Steph & Kristen continue their Fast & Furious journey with the seventh installment, where Dom and his crew face their most difficult challenge yet after losing a team member, as they battle a vengeful mercenary while being hunted by a covert government agency.  Directed by James Wan (Saw series & The Conjuring series) and starring Vin Diesel (The Fast & Furious series & Pitch Black), Paul Walker (...