Cinepals

For the first time, Kristen & Vivian watch Now You See Me, a movie that follows a group of illusionists who pull off bank heists during their performances and distribute the stolen money to their audiences while staying one step ahead of the authorities.   This film stars: Jesse Eisenberg (The Social Network & Zombieland), Mark Ruffalo (The Avengers, Shutter Island & Poor Things), Woody Harrelson...

Jaby & Steph enjoy watching Pacific Rim, a thrilling sci-fi action film where giant robots, piloted by human pilots, battle colossal monsters known as Kaiju to save humanity from annihilation. This film stars: Charlie Hunnam (Sons of Anarchy & King Arthur: Legend of the Sword), Idris Elba (Luther & Thor: Ragnarok), Rinko Kikuchi (Babel & The Brothers Bloom), Charlie Day (It's Always Sunny in Phila...

How does X-Men 97 keep getting better with each episode! Professor X and Magneto return and lines are drawn once again. Join our Patreon  www. Patreon.com/JabyKoay  for the full length reaction to this show and many others ans subscribe to our YouTube channel for the cutdowns  www.youtube.com/@cinepals SOCIAL MEDIA ~CinePals~ Twitter, Instagram, & TikTok: @TheCinePals ~Achara Kirk~ Twitter & Insta...

For the first time, Jaby & Kristen watch Real Steel, a heartwarming sports drama set in a futuristic world where robot boxing reigns supreme, following the journey of a former boxer and his estranged son as they bond while training an underdog robot fighter for a championship match.  This film stars: Hugh Jackman (Logan & The Greatest Showman), Dakota Goyo (Thor & Dark Skies), Evangeline Lilly (Lo...

May the Schwartz be with you! Steph and Achara watch the Mel Brooks (The Producers, Robin Hood Men in Tights) Star Wars spoof Spaceballs for the first time! Starring Bill Pullman (Independence Day, The Equalizer), John Candy (Planes, Trains & Automobiles, The Blues Brothers, Uncle Buck), Rick Moranis (Ghostbusters, Honey I Shrunk The Kids) and Joan Rivers (Iron Man 3). We didn't realize that there...

Steph and Kristen watch the movie that started The Fast Saga, The Fast & The Furious! Starring Vin Diesel (Guardians of the Galaxy, Chronicles of Riddick, xXx), Paul Walker (Running Scared, Furious 7), Michelle Rodriguez (Dungeons & Dragons, S.W.A.T. , Battle Los Angeles) and Jordana Brewster (The Faculty, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning). Join our Patreon  www. Patreon.com/JabyKoay  fo...

Kristen & Michael get freaked out by The Fly, a popular sci-fi 80's remake that follows the tragic transformation of scientist Seth Brundle into a grotesque insect-like creature after an experiment goes awry, exploring themes of identity, love, and the consequences of unchecked ambition.   This film stars: Jeff Goldblum (Jurassic Park & Independence Day), Geena Davis (Thelma & Louise, Beetlejuice,...

X-Men 97 episode 8 is here! In the aftermath of Gambit's death and the massacre in Genosha, Rogue and the X-Men set out to find the people responsible for Gambit and Magneto's demise. Join our Patreon  www. Patreon.com/JabyKoay  for the full length reaction to this show and many others ans subscribe to our YouTube channel for the cutdowns  www.youtube.com/@cinepals SOCIAL MEDIA ~CinePals~ Twitter,...

Jaby & Kristen have a hoot watching The Hangover, a popular comedy about a group of friends as they embark on a wild and chaotic adventure in Las Vegas for a bachelor party, only to wake up the next morning with no memory of the previous night and must retrace their steps to find the missing groom.   This film stars: Bradley Cooper: (Silver Linings Playbook, American Sniper, A Star is Born, Maestr...

Kristen & Michael continue their Planet of the Apes adventure with War for the Planet of the Apes, as Caesar leads his ape colony in a desperate battle against human forces, ultimately confronting his own inner demons in a quest for peace and survival.  This film stars: Andy Serkis (The Lord of the Rings series, King Kong & Andor), Woody Harrelson (Zombieland & True Detective), Steve Zahn (Dallas...

For the first time, Jaby & Steph watch Easy A, about a high school student, Olive Penderghast's harmless white lie about losing her virginity spiraling out of control, leading to a series of comedic and heartfelt misadventures.   This film stars: Emma Stone (La La Land, The Help & Poor Things), Penn Badgley (Gossip Girl & You), Amanda Bynes (What a Girl Wants & She's the Man), Dan Byrd (Cougar Tow...

Jaby & Vivian continue on to the sequel to Gremlins, Gremlins 2: The New Batch, following the chaos that ensues when the mischievous gremlins invade a high-tech skyscraper, wreaking havoc on its occupants and leading to a comedic battle for survival.   This film stars: Zach Galligan (Hatchet III & Waxwork), Phoebe Cates (Fast Times at Ridgemont High & Drop Dead Fred), John Glover (Scrooged & Batma...

Achara & Kristen continue on in their X-Men movie adventure with the sequel, X2: X-Men United, with the X-Men teaming up with their former adversaries to stop a mutant-hating military scientist's plot to exterminate all mutants.   This film stars: Hugh Jackman (The Greatest Showman & Logan), Patrick Stewart (Star Trek: The Next Generation & Logan), Ian McKellen (The Lord of the Rings series & The...

Kristen & Michael continue their Planet of the Apes adventure with Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, depicting the escalating conflict between humans & genetically evolved apes, led by Caesar, as they struggle for dominance in a post-apocalyptic world. This film stars: Andy Serkis (The Lord of the Rings series & King Kong), Jason Clarke (Zero Dark Thirty, Everest, Oppenheimer, & Terminator Genisys),...

X-Men 97 episode 7 is here! In the aftermath of Gambit's death and the massacre in Genosha, Rogue and the X-Men set out to find the people responsible for Gambit and Magneto's demise. Join our Patreon  www. Patreon.com/JabyKoay  for the full length reaction to this show and many others ans subscribe to our YouTube channel for the cutdowns  www.youtube.com/@cinepals SOCIAL MEDIA ~CinePals~ Twitter,...

Kristen continues her Dune adventure along with Achara, watching Dune: Part Two, where Paul Atreides embraces his destiny and navigates the treacherous politics of Arrakis, leading to a climactic confrontation that will shape the fate of the universe. This film stars: Timothee Chalamet (Call Me by Your Name & Little Women), Zendaya (Euphoria & Spider-Man: No Way Home), Rebecca Ferguson (Mission: I...

Shōgun, a new and adapted historical drama series, has arrived, depicting war and power in 1600s Japan. Shōgun stars: Hiroyuki Sanada (The Wolverine, 47 Ronin, Bullet Train, Mortal Kombat (2021), & John Wick: Chapter 4), Cosmo Jarvis (Calm with Horses, Lady Macbeth, & Persuasion), Anna Sawai (F9: The Fast Saga, Pachinko, & Girl/Haji) & Tadanobu Asano (Thor, Battleship, & Mongol: The Rise of Genghi...

For the first time, Kristen & Michael start their ape journey with Rise of the Planet of the Apes, depicting the origin of Caesar, a genetically enhanced chimpanzee, who leads a revolution among apes against human oppression. This film stars: Andy Serkis (The Lord of the Rings series & King Kong), James Franco (127 Hours & Spider-Man trilogy), Freida Pinto (Slumdog Millionaire & Immortals), John L...

X-Men 97 episode 5 is here! Magneto, Rogue and Gambit go to Genosha to celebrate them being accepted into the UN. They meet familiar faces Madelyne Prior, Nightcrawler with a surprise visit from Cable. Join our Patreon www. Patreon.com/JabyKoay  for the full length reaction to this show and many others ans subscribe to our YouTube channel for the cutdowns  www.youtube.com/@cinepals   SOCIAL MEDIA...

Shōgun, a new and adapted historical drama series, has arrived, depicting war and power in 1600s Japan. Shōgun stars: Hiroyuki Sanada (The Wolverine, 47 Ronin, Bullet Train, Mortal Kombat (2021), & John Wick: Chapter 4), Cosmo Jarvis (Calm with Horses, Lady Macbeth, & Persuasion), Anna Sawai (F9: The Fast Saga, Pachinko, & Girl/Haji) & Tadanobu Asano (Thor, Battleship, & Mongol: The Rise of Genghi...

Amazon, MGM and Bethesda Studios bring us the live-action adaptation of popular video game "Fallout". Starring Ella Purnell (Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, Never Let Me Go, Kick Ass 2), Walton Goggins (Justified, The Hateful Eight, Predators) and Aaron Moten (Emancipation, Father Stu). Join Jaby and Achara as they get immersed in the world of Fallout for the very first time and see v...

Amazon, MGM and Bethesda Studios bring us the live-action adaptation of popular video game "Fallout". Starring Ella Purnell (Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, Never Let Me Go, Kick Ass 2), Walton Goggins (Justified, The Hateful Eight, Predators) and Aaron Moten (Emancipation, Father Stu). Join Jaby and Achara as they get immersed in the world of Fallout for the very first time and see v...

Amazon, MGM and Bethesda Studios bring us the live-action adaptation of popular video game "Fallout". Starring Ella Purnell (Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, Never Let Me Go, Kick Ass 2), Walton Goggins (Justified, The Hateful Eight, Predators) and Aaron Moten (Emancipation, Father Stu). Join Jaby and Achara as they get immersed in the world of Fallout for the very first time and see v...

Amazon, MGM and Bethesda Studios bring us the live-action adaptation of popular video game "Fallout". Starring Ella Purnell (Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, Never Let Me Go, Kick Ass 2), Walton Goggins (Justified, The Hateful Eight, Predators) and Aaron Moten (Emancipation, Father Stu). Join Jaby and Achara as they get immersed in the world of Fallout for the very first time and see v...

Jaby and Kristen react to Pitch Perfect, a musical comedy film directed by Jason Moore (Sisters, Avenue Q, Dumplin'). The story revolves around Beca Mitchell, played by Anna Kendrick (Up in the Air, Into the Woods, A Simple Favor), a college freshman who joins an a cappella group called the Barden Bellas. Alongside her fellow singers, including Chloe Beale, played by Brittany Snow (Hairspray, John...