Cinema Bun

This week, we review the David Ayer film, Suicide Squad. We also discuss the news that AMC's earnings have dropped this summer, Ava DuVernay is now the first black woman to direct a $100 million movie, and Cheryl Boone Issacs has been re-elected to a 4th term as Academy President. Question of the Week (submitted by - Shondriette): What trope do you hate the most? Check us out on: Twitter: @cinemabuncastFacebook: Cinema Bun PodcastInstagram: cinemabunpodcast  Email: cinemabunpodcast@gmail.com

This week, we review the Paul Greengrass film, Jason Bourne. We also discuss Kiersey Clemons being cast as Iris West in The Flash, Renee Elise Goldsberry being cast as Henrietta Lacks in the HBO adaptation of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, and the controversy surrounding The Great Wall. Question of the Week (submitted by - @beezhunny): What unlikely movie role could you see Zoe Saldana taking on next?

This week, we review the Justin Lin film, Star Trek Beyond. We also discuss the newest trailers and casting news out of San Diego Comic-Con, the passing of Garry Marshall, Ava DuVernay to be the first black woman director to open the New York Film Festival, racist trolls attack Leslie Jones on Twitter, and a Cooley High remake in the works. You can find more from Kabir at Sorry4TheBlog and @TheKabirReport. Support Tonja and check out her short film, #WorthAThousand as a submission to the TIFFxInstagram digital short competition https://www.instagram.com/p/BIEhvGUg8DG/ Like it on IG and share it with your friends, baes, boothangs, sidepieces, aunties, uncles, mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, coworkers, and play cousins! Question of the Week (submitted by - Shondriette): Which historical figure would you like to see a film for and who would you cast?

This week, we review the Paul Feig film, Ghostbusters. We also discuss potential Oscar nominees that may come out of the first-half of 2016, Legendary Pictures working on a live-action Pokemon movie, and Misty Copeland joining Disney's live-action Nutcracker movie. Question of the Week (submitted by - @theeweathaman): What vehicle from any movie or tv show would you want to pull up in at your movie premiere?

This week, we review the Jennifer Siebel Newsom documentary, The Mask You Live In. We also discuss Domhnall Gleeson and Margot Robbie being cast in the A.A. Milne biopic Goodbye Christopher Robin, The Academy inviting a 683 new members, Idris Elba making his feature directorial debut, and Marvel Comic's new #BlackGirlMagic Iron Man. Question of the Week (submitted by - Shondriette): What music person or group would you want featured in a biopic; who would star? Make sure to check out Darnell's documentary work at Seeking Asylum and Outside The House.

This week, it's our 2nd anniversary! Cinema Bun turns two and we celebrate by talking about the Jurassic Park Trilogy. We also recap this past year for Cinema Bun and highlight the awesome congratulatory messages we got from the best fans in the world!  Be on the lookout for Cinema Bun t-shirts coming soon, courtesy of our friends at Project Illyx! Make sure to check out these other great podcasts: War Machine vs War Horse Pop Culture Case Study True Bromance Film Podcast Reelydope Radio  

This week, we review the Roland Emmerich film, Independence Day: Resurgence. We also discuss Bryan Cranston being cast as Zordon in the Power Rangers reboot, Abraham Attah being cast in Spiderman: Homecoming, and John Boyega being cast in Katheryn Bigelow's upcoming film about the '67 Detroit riots. Question of the Week (submitted by - @beezhunny): What TV series from your childhood would you like to see in a movie that already isn't?

This week, we review the Andrew Stanton film, Finding Dory. We also discuss what we've been up to since our break, Anika Noni Rose to produce and star in a Shirley Chisholm biopic, Open Road acquires the Thurgood Marshall biopic, and we talk about the sometimes arbitrary movies ratings handed down by the MPAA. When It Comes To Violence, Does a PG-13 Rating Mean Anything Anymore?Hollywood's Black Renaissance American Black Film Festival Question of the Week (submitted by - Shondriette): What is your favorite final scene of a film?

This week, we review the Bryan Singer film, X-Men Apocalypse. We also discuss news that a movie scripted by the late Heavy D is in the works, Shonda Rhimes is in talks to produce a film about the Dare Divas, we might get a live-action The Little Mermaid, and Netflix wins at life by gaining exclusive streaming rights for all Disney content, including Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar. Question of the Week (submitted by - @AVocalistsRival): Who would score the Jordan cry face movie?

This week, we review the Beyonce Knowles-Carter film, Lemonade. We also discuss news that a Black Widow solo film is in the works at Marvel, New Line acquires the rights to the Misty Copeland biopic, Michael B. Jordan joins the cast of Black Panther, superhero films are making it harder for indie films to get A-list actors, and we talk about the black films this year that could end up in the running for an Oscar. Question of the Week (submitted by - @beezhunny): Who would you cast in a Rachel Dolezal biopic and what would you name it? How 'Iron Man' and Superhero Movies Are Causing Headaches at Cannes Oscars Less White?

This week, we review the Russo Brothers' film, Captain America: Civil War. We also discuss news that another Harriet Tubman film is in the works, Justin Lin will be directing Space Jam 2, Netflix orders a series based on Dear White People, and Lupita Nyong'o pens an essay about her choice to pursue the acting opportunities that she wants. Question of the Week (submitted by - @F21SCO): Do you have a favorite action protagonist? You can find Jeff J. at That ADHD Show and subscribe to his YouTube channel. 

This week, we review the Peter Atencio film, Keanu. We also discuss our thoughts on Comcast buying Dreamworks Animation, whitewashed asian casting in film, Alicia Vikander cast as Lara Croft in Tomb Raider, and why Ghostbusters is the most disliked movie trailer in YouTube history (hint: it's misogyny). Question of the Week (submitted by - @soundslikeneek): If you could turn any Prince song into a movie, what would it be? VerySmartBrothas interview with Key and Peele: http://verysmartbrothas.com/vsb-meets-key-peele/

This week, we review the Don Cheadle film, Miles Ahead. We also discuss our thoughts on Denzel Washington directing a film adaptation of August Wilson's Fences, a Jacob's Ladder remake staring Michael Ealy and Nicole Beharie, and Netflix considering offering an offline-viewing option. Question of the Week (submitted by - @DrRDB): What movie series has a better sequel than the original? Hit us up on Twitter, Facebook, or send an email. *****Make sure to rate us on iTunes and Stitcher!!*****

This week, we review the Jon Favreau film, The Jungle Book. We also discuss our thoughts on Tessa Thompson joining the cast of Thor: Ragnarok, Warner Bros confirming a Ben Affleck solo Batman film, the new Spiderman film title (Spiderman: Homecoming), the need to protect the movie theater experience, and AMC ditching plans to allow texting in theaters.   Question of the Week (submitted by - Shondriette): What is a movie you love that is underappreciated? *****Make sure to rate us on iTunes and Stitcher!!*****

This week, we review the Ben Falcone film, The Boss. We also discuss Wonder Woman and Jungle Book: Origins moving their release dates, Warner Brothers possible releasing fewer films, and Fast 8 casting their villain leads.   Question of the Week (submitted by - Shondriette): What is your least favorite genre and why? Hit us up on Twitter, Facebook, or send an email!

This week, we review the *deep breath* Byron Howard, Rich Moore, and Jared Bush film, Zootopia. We also discuss Yvette Nicole-Brown's comments on black women having to play the sassy black woman, Hans Zimmer retiring from superhero movies, and Jessie Williams staring in and producing a Harry Belafonte biopic. Question of the Week (submitted by - @David_NoRuffN): What movie do you think had a terrible ending? *****Make sure to rate us on iTunes and Stitcher!!*****

In our final episode for Women's History Month, we review the Jennifer Phang film, Advantageous. We also discuss Nate Parker's new film and drama school, Margot Robbie to star in the Tonya Harding biopic, and Gina Prince-Bythewood and Gugu Mbatha-Raw teaming up for An Untamed State. Question of the Week (submitted by - Shondriette): Do you see any value in Hollywood continuing to make slavery and Civil Rights era films?  *****Make sure to rate us on iTunes and Stitcher!!*****

This week, we're giving it to you straight-no-chaser (that means, no Movie News nor Question of the Week segments) and reviewing the Zack Snyder film, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. You can find our special guest, Nova, on Twitter @070180.

In our third episode for Women's History Month, we review the Ana Lily Amirpour film, A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night. We also discuss boxer Claressa Shields' Olympic story being bought by Universal Pictures, the filmmaker civil war brewing over The Screening Room, and our thoughts on theaters banning kids under 6 from rated-R movies. Question of the Week (submitted by - @telekendall): Do you have a favorite made-for-TV Disney movie? And why? You can follow our special guest, Adam, on Twitter @awkeller510 and find his writing at reelydope.com. Adam's review of A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night: http://reelydope.com/2014/12/21/a-girl-walks-home-alone-at-night/

In our second episode for Women's History Month, we review the Jennifer Kent film, The Babadook. We also discuss Abraham Attah's Hollywood move under a Netflix scholarship and a revolutionary plan for Day-and-Date movies at home. Question of the Week (submitted by - @AVocalistsRival): What is your favorite movie starring a rapper OTHER than Ice Cube?