Host McNeill Mullikin is joined by returning guest, Michael Kline, to dissect the cinematic rebound of 2021—a year that saw theaters begin their slow comeback after the pandemic’s impact. This episode of 25 Cent Film features underrated horror gems, emotionally charged musical dramas, diverse sci-fi spectacles and more. McNeill and Michael share their takes on the highs and lows of this transitional year, diving deep into the films that defined 2021’s return to the big screen. It might just be a better year than you remember!

Timestamps:

00:00 — Intro

00:30 — Theme Song

01:00 — Greetings

01:41 — General Thoughts on 2021

03:41 — Oscars Coverage

13:06 — Box Office / Popularity Coverage

13:58 — Michael’s Honorable Mentions

15:32 — McNeill’s Honorable Mentions

18:27 — THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH

23:46 — Ad Break — How to Break a World Record

24:41 — DON'T LOOK UP

35:26 — FEAR STREET TRILOGY

40:29 — THE LAST DUEL

48:09 — LUCA

55:28 — TICK, TICK...BOOM!

1:02:37 — CODA

1:10:47 — DUNE

1:19:32 — Ad Break — 25 Cent Film Instagram

1:20:18 — CANDYMAN

1:27:09 — Remaining Popular 2021 Films

1:29:24 — Final Remarks

1:3025 — Outro

1:30:47 — Theme Song

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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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Buckle up for the longest ride yet as your host, McNeill Mullikin, and returning guest, Justin DaSilva (Cinema3D), take on what 25 Cent Film deems the best year for cinema—2019. From action-packed epics and gripping psychological character studies to underrated horror gems and top-tier dark comedies, this episode covers nearly every genre. McNeill and Justin reminisce about the cinematic highs of the year, applauding the films that left a lasting mark. Let's remember the best films of 2019 together!

Timestamps:

00:00 — Intro

00:30 — Theme Song

1:00 — Greetings

1:52 — General Thoughts

5:28 — Oscars Coverage

19:32 — Box Office / Popularity Coverage

21:34 — McNeill’s Honorable Mentions

24:49 — Justin’s Honorable Mentions

30:05 — Us

40:56 — Doctor Sleep

47:47 — Ad Break: How to Break a World Record

48:43 — John Wick: Chapter 3 — Parabellum

57:15 — Knives Out

1:05:34 — 1917

1:17:24 — Joker

1:31:30 — Ad Break: 25 Cent Film Instagram

1:32:16 — Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

1:43:04 — Avengers: Endgame

1:57:46 — Remaining Popular 2019 Films

2:02:29 — Cinema3D and Backseat Directing Plug

2:04:20 — Final Remarks

2:05:13 — Outro

2:05:35 — Theme Song

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