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On this episode, Tonja and Berook discuss movie news and talk about our most anticipated films for the rest of 2017.   News: [1:26] Podcast Spotlight (Crown & Collards): [29:25]         Website, Twitter  Discussion: [30:17]   Movie news: 'Girls Trip' Crosses $100 Million at Domestic Box Office Article 'Dear White People' creator Justin Simien will direct and write horror satire, 'Bad Hair' Article Algee Smith to star alongside Amandla Stenberg in film adaptation of novel, 'The Hate U Give' Article  'Star Wars' Obi-Wan Kenobi Film in the Works Article Screen Gems Lands Bodycam Cop Thriller Spec Article The Joker Origin Story On Deck: Todd Phillips, Scott Silver, Martin Scorsese Aboard WB/DC Film Article   Our most anticipated films for the rest of 2017: Kingsman: The Golden Circle Strong Island Dayveon Marshall The Work Blade Runner 2049 Geostorm Mudbound Thor: Ragnarok Justice League Coco Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri St

This week we review the Amanda Lipitz film, Step.  Step review - [4:05] Podcast Spotlight (Afracanah): [41:44] Website, Facebook, Twitter Spoilers - [42:47] Treat Yo Self - [50:20] RottenTomatoes Trailer Check out Tonja's review of Step on The Root: http://www.theroot.com/step-black-girls-stomping-all-over-adversity-to-create-1797942880 Music By: Panama Jackson Logo By: Vogue Wilborn Check us out on: Twitter: @cinemabuncast, Use the hashtag #CinemaBun Facebook: Cinema Bun Podcast Instagram: cinemabunpodcast  Email: cinemabunpodcast@gmail.com

On this episode, Tonja and Berook discuss the recent tragic events in Charlottesville, VA, give some updates on what's been happening in their lives during their podcasting break, and talk about the latest movie news. Charlottesville: [2:25] Updates: [10:19] Podcast Spotlight (Pop Culture Case Study): [31:00]         Facebook, Twitter  News: [31:51] Joi "SJ" Harris, Motorcycle Stuntwoman, dies on 'Deadpool 2' Set Article Charlie Sheen and Whoopi Goldberg star in a 9/11 film Article Tyler Perry Inks Mega Film & Television Deal With Viacom Article D23 Expo Bad Boys 3 Removed From Sony's Release Slate Article Will Smith says he has Barack Obama's blessing to play him in a movie Article Vin Diesel to Star in 'Fast and Furious' Live Arena Tour Article Get Out Is The Most Profitable Film of 2017 (So Far) Article Christopher Nolan:  I Won't Work With Netflix Because Their Film Strategy Is "Pointless" Article Disney pulling movies from Netflix and starring own strea

This week we review the Malcolm D. Lee film, Girls Trip.  Girls Trip review - [4:06] Spoilers - [24:35] RottenTomatoes Trailer Crown & Collards 116: Serial Killer Scantron (featuring @EmbraceTheJ) Follow WingChick! Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, & Snapchat Music By: Panama Jackson Logo By: Vogue Wilborn Check us out on: Twitter: @cinemabuncast, #CinemaBunFacebook: Cinema Bun PodcastInstagram: cinemabunpodcast  Email: cinemabunpodcast@gmail.com

This week we're joined by Jay Connor as we review the Matt Reeves film, War For The Planet of The Apes.  You can find Jay on Twitter at @deathtoadverbs and on The Extraordinary Negroes War For The Planet of The Apes review - [8:40] Spoilers - [23:55] RottenTomatoes Trailer Music By: Panama Jackson Logo By: Vogue Wilborn Check us out on: Twitter: @cinemabuncast, #CinemaBunFacebook: Cinema Bun PodcastInstagram: cinemabunpodcast  Email: cinemabunpodcast@gmail.com

On this episode, we discuss movie news and talk about big-budget franchises and how we view directors. News: [2:25] Halle Berry wants to portray Angela Davis in a biopic Article Ed Sheeran in talks to make biopic about his life Article Samuel L. Jackson reprising Nick Fury in Captain Marvel Article Fast & Furious director says going to space is possible Article Barry Jenkins adapting James Baldwin novel for next film Article Disney struggling to find actors for live-action Aladdin film Article Discussion: Big-budget franchises and how we view directors [20:04]  Music By: Panama Jackson Logo By: Vogue Wilborn Check us out on: Twitter: @cinemabuncast, #CinemaBunFacebook: Cinema Bun PodcastInstagram: cinemabunpodcast  Email: cinemabunpodcast@gmail.com

This week we review the Jon Watts film, Spider-Man: Homecoming.  Spider-Man: Homecoming review - [1:50] Spoilers - [27:35] RottenTomatoes Trailer Music By: Panama Jackson Logo By: Vogue Wilborn Check us out on: Twitter: @cinemabuncastFacebook: Cinema Bun PodcastInstagram: cinemabunpodcast  Email: cinemabunpodcast@gmail.com

On this episode, we discuss movie news and then are joined by Mark Hughes talk about the 4th of July box office and the outlook for the rest of the Summer Movie Season. News: [0:50] Academy welcomes record number of new members Article Academy's Invitation List Is Well-Intentioned, But Misguided Article Halle Berry says her historic Oscar win now means 'nothing' Article Beau Willimon Is the new WGA East President Article Kenya Barris to write Russell Simmons biopic Article Malcolm D. Lee directing Kevin Hart's Night School Article Sylvester Stallone hints at possible Adonis/Apollo Creed-Drago Creed 2 storyline Article Discussion: 4th of July/Summer Box Office [30:35] You can find Mark Hughes writing at Forbes and on Twitter @markhughesfilms Music By: Panama Jackson Logo By: Vogue Wilborn Check us out on: Twitter: @cinemabuncastFacebook: Cinema Bun PodcastInstagram: cinemabunpodcast  Email: cinemabunpodcast@gmail.com

This week we review the Edgar Wright film, Baby Driver.  Baby Driver review - [2:09] Spoilers - [26:43] RottenTomatoes Trailer Edgar Wright - How To Do Visual Comedy (Every Frame of Painting) Music By: Panama Jackson Logo By: Vogue Wilborn Check us out on: Twitter: @cinemabuncastFacebook: Cinema Bun PodcastInstagram: cinemabunpodcast  Email: cinemabunpodcast@gmail.com

On this episode, we discuss movie news and talk about the 25th anniversary of Boomerang and discuss the dearth of black rom-coms. Recap of Tonja's time at the LA Film Festival: [3:20] News: [12:30] Toy Story origin story debunked by Pixar exec Article Tommy Lee Jones & Brad Pitt to star in Ad Astra Article All Eyez On Me & Lionsgate slammed with copyright suit by journalist Article Neve Campbell joins Dwayne Johnson in Skyscraper  Article  Michael Beach Joins Aquaman Article Discussion: 25th Anniversary of Boomerang and the dearth of black rom-coms [29:23] 25 Years Later - The Making of 'Boomerang,' and The Burden Faced By Black Filmmakers http://fkbonline.com/25-years-later-the-making-of-boomerang-and-the-burden-faced-by-black-filmmakers/  Music By: Panama Jackson Logo By: Vogue Wilborn Check us out on: Twitter: @cinemabuncastFacebook: Cinema Bun PodcastInstagram: cinemabunpodcast  Email: cinemabunpodcast@

On this episode, we discuss movie news and talk about White feminism and the exclusion of black women in film. News: [4:05] John Avildsen, director of Rocky & Karate Kid, dies at 81 Article X-Men: Dark Phoenix will be directed by Simon Kinberg Article Disney leads major film studios in hiring female directors Article Tessa Thompson, LaKeith Stanfield, and Steven Yeun to star in Sorry to Bother You Article  Warner Bros. is developing a movie about Michael Brown Article 4:44 is not only a short film, but is Jay-Z's newest album Article Daniel Day-Lewis is retiring Article Lord & Miller no longer attached to direct Han Solo film; Ron Howard takes over Article Discussion: White feminism and exclusion of black women in film [38:28] Elizabeth Banks Apologizes to Steven Spielberg After Calling Him Out for Lack of Female Leads http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/rambling-reporter/elizabeth-banks-apologizes-steven-spielberg-calling-him-lack-female-leads-1013996 Sofia Coppola Say

This week, we're joined by Nickolas Gaines as we review the Benny Boom film, All Eyez On Me.  You can find more of Nickolas's work at www.nickolasgaines.com and on Twitter @iamnickgaines All Eyez On Me review - [5:09] RottenTomatoes Trailer Music By: Panama Jackson Logo By: Vogue Wilborn Check us out on: Twitter: @cinemabuncastFacebook: Cinema Bun PodcastInstagram: cinemabunpodcast  Email: cinemabunpodcast@gmail.com

On this episode, we discuss movie news and talk about movie secrecy and spoilers. News: [4:14] Adam West passes Article Tidal Releases Teaser for short film 4:44 Article Forest Whitaker Joins Action-Thriller How It Ends Article Zhang Ziyi Joins Godzilla: King of Monsters Article  Melissa McCarthy Starring in Margie Claus Article O'Shea Jackson Jr. Portraying Baseball Player Dock Ellis Article Discussion: movie secrets and spoilers [23:25] Secrecy Surrounding 1960's 'Psycho' Went Off Without a Hitch http://variety.com/2017/film/news/alfred-hitchcock-psycho-secret-1202457671/ Music By: Panama Jackson Logo By: Vogue Wilborn Check us out on: Twitter: @cinemabuncastFacebook: Cinema Bun PodcastInstagram: cinemabunpodcast  Email: cinemabunpodcast@gmail.com

On this episode, we discuss movie news and talk about the latest Netflix controversy at the Cannes Film Festival. Listener Review: [2:20] Tonja's The Mummy screening experience [3:38] News: [14:57] Documentary about Pulse Nightclub shooting Article Tom Cruise teases Top Gun sequel name Article Hugh Jackman to star as P.T. Barnum Article Ryan Coogler & Michael B. Jordan reunite for Wrong Answer Article Discussion: Netflix controversy at the Cannes Film Festival [28:00] A Fest Divided: Netflix Controversy Clouds Cannes Will Smith is sticking up for Netflix at Cannes Netflix's 'Okja' Shut Out of Hundreds More Screens in South Korea Music By: Panama Jackson Logo By: Vogue Wilborn Check us out on: Twitter: @cinemabuncastFacebook: Cinema Bun PodcastInstagram: cinemabunpodcast  Email: cinemabunpodcast@gmail.com

This week, we review the Patty Jenkins film, Wonder Woman.  Wonder Woman review - [1:20] Spoilers - [21:06] RottenTomatoes Trailer Music By: Panama Jackson Logo By: Vogue Wilborn Check us out on: Twitter: @cinemabuncastFacebook: Cinema Bun PodcastInstagram: cinemabunpodcast  Email: cinemabunpodcast@gmail.com

On this episode, we discuss movie news and talk about women filmmakers and their presence at film festivals. News: [1:24] Tim Story to direct film about 1921 Tulsa Race Riot Article Netflix acquiring Michael Jackson chimp film 'Bubbles' Article That Rihanna/Lupita Pic is really happening Article Jordan Peele/Universal social thriller set for 2019 Article Zack Snyder leaving "Justice League" after family tragedy Article Discussion: Women filmmakers and their presence at film festivals [19:45] Women In Independent Film, 2016-2017 Report Podcast Spotlight: Paychecks and Balances Music By: Panama Jackson Logo By: Vogue Wilborn Check us out on: Twitter: @cinemabuncastFacebook: Cinema Bun PodcastInstagram: cinemabunpodcast  Email: cinemabunpodcast@gmail.com

This week, we review the Ridley Scott film, Alien: Covenant.  Alien Covenant review - [6:52] Spoilers - [27:13] RottenTomatoes Trailer How One Little Company Is Making Backpacking Cheaper—and More Inclusive (GQ) Music By: Panama Jackson Logo By: Vogue Wilborn Check us out on: Twitter: @cinemabuncastFacebook: Cinema Bun PodcastInstagram: cinemabunpodcast  Email: cinemabunpodcast@gmail.com

On this episode, we discuss movie news and talk about the history of Marvel Studios and its continued box office dominance. News: [3:55] Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs decides not to seek re-election Article Jeffrey Dahmer film acquired by FilmRise Article Zac Efron to portray Ted Bundy in biopic Article Jordan Peele reveals another "Get Out" alternate ending Article Discussion: The history of Marvel Studios and its continued box office dominance [16:17] What's the secret to Marvel's Box Office Powers? Music By: Panama Jackson Logo By: Vogue Wilborn Check us out on: Twitter: @cinemabuncastFacebook: Cinema Bun PodcastInstagram: cinemabunpodcast  Email: cinemabunpodcast@gmail.com

This week, we review the Malik Vitthal film, Imperial Dreams.  Imperial Dreams review - [2:55] Spoilers - [19:31] RottenTomatoes Trailer Music By: Panama Jackson Logo By: Vogue Wilborn Check us out on: Twitter: @cinemabuncastFacebook: Cinema Bun PodcastInstagram: cinemabunpodcast  Email: cinemabunpodcast@gmail.com

On this episode, we discuss movie news and talk about five lies that Hollywood tells itself about diversity in films. News: [1:17]  Antoine Fuqua is developing a film about Black Panther leader Fred Hampton Article David Oyelowo and Russell Crowe in talks to star In Detroit Civil Rights film 'Arc of Justice' Article Steve McQueen to direct authorized documentary on Tupac Article Zach McGowan cast to play Hawaiian Native in "Ni'ihau" Article Discussion: Five lies Hollywood tells itself about diversity in film [15:52] The 5 Lies Hollywood Tells Itself (NYTimes) Podcast Spotlight: We Got The Jazz Music By: Panama Jackson Logo By: Vogue Wilborn Check us out on: Twitter: @cinemabuncastFacebook: Cinema Bun PodcastInstagram: cinemabunpodcast  Email: cinemabunpodcast@gmail.com