Remember the year 2020? Yeah... We wish we didn’t either. In this episode of 25 Cent Film, your host, McNeill, and his mom, Jacqueline, dive into the unexpected lineup of films from 2020, proving that even the hardest times had stories worth telling when the world hit pause. As theaters went dark and streaming peaked, 2020’s releases became a mix of disorienting dramas, feel-good escapes, and powerful character studies that found meaning in the chaos. McNeill and Jacqueline discuss the hidden gems, in addition to mainstream picks, that came to living rooms around the globe rather than the silver screen. Let’s celebrate the resilience and creativity of cinema together when it was needed most.

Timestamps:

00:00 — Intro

00:30 — Theme Song

01:00 — Greetings

01:39 — 2020 Preface

3:23 — General Thoughts on 2020

4:48 — What 2020 was supposed to look like

6:24 — Oscars Coverage

14:33 — Box Office / Popularity Coverage

17:14 — McNeill’s Honorable Mentions

20:20 — Jacqueline’s Honorable Mentions

25:51 — The Father

32:25 — The Secret: Dare to Dream

37:03 — Ad Break — How to Break a World Record

37:58 — I’m Thinking of Ending Things

45:09 — Hillbilly Elegy

51:40 — Sound of Metal

58:57 — Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom

1:05:17 — Tenet

1:13:16 — Mulan (Live Action Remake)

1:19:15 — Ad Break — 25 Cent Film Instagram

1:20:01 — The Way Back

1:28:49 — Enola Holmes

1:39:20 — Remaining Popular 2020 Films

1:41:19 — Final Remarks

1:42:11 — Outro

1:42:33 — Theme Song

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Fair Use Disclaimer: As we embark on this cinematic journey, it's important to note that the discussions and clips shared in this podcast fall under the umbrella of fair use. We aim to provide commentary, analysis, and a nostalgic trip down memory lane. All copyrights belong to their respective owners.