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Unboxing SuperHeroStuff Suicide Squad HeroBox (July 2016) Gold Edition

Posted by Anthony Mango - Thursday, July 28, 2016

We're back with another unboxing video from SuperHeroStuff.com for July 2016 to celebrate the upcoming release of the Suicide Squad film coming out August 5, 2016.


Feeling a little crazy? Hearing voices in your head? Want to do something bad? Keep the voices at bay with this Suicide Squad Silver Edition box jam packed with a t-shirt and over $70 in amazing superhero stuff for the low, low price of $49. Gear up with Harley Quinn, Deadshot, Killer Croc, Captain Boomerang, and the rest of the squad.

Gold Edition: $69 for $100+ worth of goodies
Silver Edition: $49 for $70+ worth of goodies

Use the code SQUAD15 and receive a free Suicide Squad shirt plus 15% off your order when you spend $60+

If you want to get in on the fun and reserve yourself some cool stuff for next month, place your order at SuperHeroStuff HeroBox.

Thanks again to SuperHeroStuff for sending this our way!

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Doctor Strange Movie Trailer #2 Reaction Video & First Impressions

Posted by Anthony Mango - Saturday, July 23, 2016

On the latest edition of the Movie Trailer Reactions podcast for Fanboys Anonymous, host Tony Mango gives his live response and overall thoughts about the latest trailer for Doctor Strange released earlier today. Make sure to subscribe and tell us in the comments what you think of the trailer!

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In Doctor Strange, famous neurosurgeon Stephen Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) suffers career-ending injuries in a devastating car crash. Seeking help in the furthest reaches of the world, Strange uncovers the hidden world of magic and alternate dimensions!

Doctor Strange will be released in theaters November 4, 2016.

Directed by: Scott Derrickson
Written by: C. Robert Cargill (screenplay), Jon Spaihts (screenplay), Steve Ditko (comic book)
Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch (Dr. Stephen Strange), Rachel McAdams (Christine Palmer), Tilda Swinton (The Ancient One), Mads Mikkelsen (Kaecilius), Chiwetel Ejiofor (Baron Mordo), and Benedict Wong (Wong)

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On the latest edition of the Movie Trailer Reactions podcast for Fanboys Anonymous, host Tony Mango gives his live response and overall thoughts about the latest trailer for Justice League released earlier today. Make sure to subscribe and tell us in the comments what you think of the trailer!

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Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman's selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his newfound ally, Diana Prince, to face an even greater enemy. Together, Batman and Wonder Woman work quickly to find and recruit a team of metahumans to stand against this newly awakened threat. But despite the formation of this unprecedented league of heroes—Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Cyborg and The Flash—it may already be too late to save the planet from an assault of catastrophic proportions.

Justice League will be released in theaters November 17, 2017.

Directed by: Zack Snyder
Written by: Chris Terrio (screenplay)
Starring: Ben Affleck (Bruce Wayne / Batman), Gal Gadot (Diana Prince / Wonder Woman), Henry Cavill (Clark Kent / Superman), Jason Momoa (Arthur Curry / Aquaman), Ezra Miller (Barry Allen / The Flash), Amber Heard (Mera), Amy Adams (Lois Lane), Jesse Eisenberg (Lex Luthor), Ray Fisher (Victor Stone / Cyborg), J.K. Simmons (Commissioner Gordon), and Willem Dafoe (Nuidis Vulko)

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On the latest edition of the Movie Trailer Reactions podcast for Fanboys Anonymous, host Tony Mango gives his live response and overall thoughts about the latest trailer for Wonder Woman released earlier today. Make sure to subscribe and tell us in the comments what you think of the trailer!

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Before she was Wonder Woman, she was Diana, princess of the Amazons, trained to be an unconquerable warrior. Raised on a sheltered island paradise, when an American pilot crashes on their shores and tells of a massive conflict raging in the outside world, Diana leaves her home, convinced she can stop the threat. Fighting alongside man in a war to end all wars, Diana will discover her full powers…and her true destiny.

Wonder Woman will be released in theaters June 2, 2017.

Directed by: Patty Jenkins
Written by: Allan Heinberg (screenplay and story), Geoff Johns (screenplay), Zack Snyder (story), William M. Marston (characters)s
Starring: Gal Gadot (Diana Prince / Wonder Woman), Chris Pine (Steve Trevor), Robin Wright (General Antiope), Connie Nielsen (Queen Hippolyta), Lucy Davis (Etta Candy), Samantha Jo (Euboea), and Danny Huston

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On the latest edition of the Movie Trailer Reactions podcast for Fanboys Anonymous, host Tony Mango gives his live response and overall thoughts about the latest trailer for Suicide Squad released earlier today. Make sure to subscribe and tell us in the comments what you think of the trailer!

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It feels good to be bad…Assemble a team of the world’s most dangerous, incarcerated Super Villains, provide them with the most powerful arsenal at the government’s disposal, and send them off on a mission to defeat an enigmatic, insuperable entity. U.S. intelligence officer Amanda Waller has determined only a secretly convened group of disparate, despicable individuals with next to nothing to lose will do. However, once they realize they weren’t picked to succeed but chosen for their patent culpability when they inevitably fail, will the Suicide Squad resolve to die trying, or decide it’s every man for himself?

Suicide Squad will be released in theaters August 5, 2016.

Directed by: David Ayer
Written by: David Ayer and John Ostrander (comic book)
Starring: Will Smith (Floyd Lawton / Deadshot), Margot Robbie (Dr. Harleen Quinzel / Harley Quinn), Jared Leto (The Joker), Jai Courtney (Captain Boomerang), Cara Delevingne (Enchantress), Joel Kinnaman (Rick Flagg), Viola Davis (Amanda Waller) and Ben Affleck (Bruce Wayne / Batman)

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Star Trek Beyond Movie Review - Reviewpoint Ep 34

Posted by Anthony Mango - Friday, July 22, 2016

On episode 34 of the Fanboys Anonymous Reviewpoint podcast, the hits and misses of Star Trek Beyond are reviewed.

Hosted by Tony Mango

You can check out the podcast below on YouTube, iTunes, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe!


Star Trek Beyond (2016)

DIRECTED BY
Justin Lin

WRITTEN BY
Simon Pegg, Doug Jung, Roberto Orci (uncredited), Patrick McKay (uncredited), John D. Payne (uncredited)

STARRING:
Chris Pine (Kirk), Zoe Saldana (Uhura), Zachary Quinto (Spock), Idris Elba (Krall), Sofia Boutella (Jaylah), Karl Urban (Bones), Anton Yelchin (Chekov), Simon Pegg (Scotty), John Cho (Sulu), and Shohreh Aghdashloo (High Command of the Federation)

Stranded on a hostile planet, Capt. Kirk (Chris Pine), Spock (Zachary Quinto) and the rest of the Enterprise crew face an alien threat.

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On the latest edition of Trailer Reactions for Fanboys Anonymous, host Tony Mango gives his live response and overall thoughts about the latest trailer for Marvel's The Defenders released earlier today. Make sure to subscribe and tell us in the comments what you think of the trailer!

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On the latest edition of Trailer Reactions for Fanboys Anonymous, host Tony Mango gives his live response and overall thoughts about the latest trailer for Marvel's Iron Fist released earlier today. Make sure to subscribe and tell us in the comments what you think of the trailer!

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Danny Rand fights relentlessly to regain everything he's lost.

Marvel's Iron Fist will premiere on Netflix in 2017.

Starring: Finn Jones (Danny Rand / Iron Fist), Jessica Henwick (Colleen Wing), David Wenham (Harold Meachum), Jessica Stroup (Joy Meachum), and Tom Pelphrey (Ward Meachum)

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On the latest edition of Trailer Reactions for Fanboys Anonymous, host Tony Mango gives his live response and overall thoughts about the latest trailer for Marvel's Luke Cage released earlier today. Make sure to subscribe and tell us in the comments what you think of the trailer!

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After a sabotaged experiment leaves him with super strength and unbreakable skin, Luke Cage (Mike Colter) becomes a fugitive who attempts to rebuild his life in modern day Harlem, New York City. But soon he is pulled out of the shadows and must fight a battle for the heart of his city – forcing him to confront a past he had tried to bury.

Marvel's Luke Cage will premiere on Netflix on September 30, 2016.

Starring: Mike Colter (Luke Cage), Mahershala Ali (Cornell "Cottonmouth" Stokes), Alfre Woodard (Mariah Dillard), Simone Missick (Misty Knight), Theo Rossi (Shades), Frank Whaley (Rafael Scarfe) Sônia Braga (Soledad Temple) and Rosario Dawson (Claire Temple)

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On the latest edition of Trailer Reactions for Fanboys Anonymous, host Tony Mango gives his live response and overall thoughts about the latest trailer for Justice League Action released earlier today. Make sure to subscribe and tell us in the comments what you think of the trailer!

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Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman lead the DC Comics Super Heroes against their most infamous foes in adventures packed with relentless thrills, fun and action. No need to wait for the good stuff to start, each eleven-minute episode jumps in with lightning-paced action and heroics. Whether defending the Earth, facing invaders from space, or battling the bizarre forces of magic, the always-rotating team of Justice League heroes, are up to any challenge.

Justice League Action will premiere on Cartoon Network in Fall 2016.

Starring: Kevin Conroy (Batman, Plastic Man), Rachel Kimsey (Wonder Woman), Jason J. Lewis (Superman), Diedrich Bader (Booster Gold), Hannibal Buress (Mr. Terrific), P.J. Byrne (Firestorm), Lacey Chabert, John DiMaggio (Darkseid, Lobo), Michael Dorn (Atrocitus), Ken Jeong, Josh Keaton (Green Lantern), Khary Payton (Cyborg), Carl Reiner (The Wizard), Brent Spiner (The Riddler), James Woods (Lex Luthor), Tara Strong and Mark Hamill (The Joker, Swamp Thing)

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Minute Man Reviews Star Trek Beyond in 60 Seconds

Posted by Anthony Mango - Thursday, July 21, 2016

On the latest edition of Minute Man Reviews hosted by Tony Mango, Star Trek Beyond is given a full review in under 60 seconds.

Check out the video below and be sure to subscribe and leave your comments on what you thought of Star Trek Beyond!


Star Trek Beyond (2016)

DIRECTED BY
Justin Lin

WRITTEN BY
Simon Pegg, Doug Jung, Roberto Orci (uncredited), Patrick McKay (uncredited), John D. Payne (uncredited)

STARRING:
Chris Pine (Kirk), Zoe Saldana (Uhura), Zachary Quinto (Spock), Idris Elba (Krall), Sofia Boutella (Jaylah), Karl Urban (Bones), Anton Yelchin (Chekov), Simon Pegg (Scotty), John Cho (Sulu), and Shohreh Aghdashloo (High Command of the Federation)

Stranded on a hostile planet, Capt. Kirk (Chris Pine), Spock (Zachary Quinto) and the rest of the Enterprise crew face an alien threat.

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68th Primetime Emmy Awards 2016 Nominees List

Posted by Anthony Mango - Thursday, July 14, 2016

The 68th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards will be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel on September 18, 2016 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles California, broadcast by ABC.

List of 68th Emmy Nominees Winners

PROGRAM CATEGORIES

Outstanding Comedy Series

Black-ish (ABC)
Master of None (Netflix)
Modern Family (ABC)
Silicon Valley (HBO)
Transparent (Amazon)
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (Netflix)
Veep (HBO)

Outstanding Drama Series

The Americans (FX)
Better Call Saul (AMC)
Downton Abbey (PBS)
Game of Thrones (HBO)
Homeland (Showtime)
House of Cards (Netflix)
Mr. Robot (USA)

Outstanding Variety Talk Series

Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee (Crackle)
The Late Late Show with James Corden (CBS)
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC)
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO)
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (NBC)

Outstanding Variety Sketch Series

Documentary Now! (IFC)
Drunk History (Comedy Central)
Inside Amy Schumer (Comedy Central)
Key & Peele (Comedy Central)
Portlandia (IFC)
Saturday Night Live (NBC)

Outstanding Limited Series

American Crime (ABC)
Fargo (FX)
The Night Manager (AMC)
The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story (FX)
Roots (History)

Outstanding Reality-Competition Program

The Amazing Race (CBS)
American Ninja Warrior (NBC)
Dancing with the Stars (ABC)
Project Runway (Lifetime)
Top Chef (Bravo)
The Voice (NBC)

Outstanding Television Movie

All the Way (HBO)
A Very Murray Christmas (Netflix)
Confirmation (HBO)
Luther (BBC America)
Sherlock: The Abominable Bride (PBS)

ACTING CATEGORIES

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series

Anthony Anderson as Andre "Dre" Johnson, Sr. on Black-ish (ABC)
Aziz Ansari as Dev Shah on Master of None (Netflix)
Will Forte as Phil "Tandy" Miller on The Last Man on Earth (Fox)
William H. Macy as Frank Gallagher on Shameless (Showtime)
Thomas Middleditch as Richard Hendricks on Silicon Valley (HBO)
Jeffrey Tambor as Maura Pfefferman on Transparent (Episode: "The Letting Go") (Amazon)

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series

Tracee Ellis Ross as Dr. Rainbow "Bow" Johnson on Black-ish (ABC)
Ellie Kemper as Kimmy Schmidt on Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (Netflix)
Julia Louis-Dreyfus as President Selina Meyer on Veep (HBO)
Laurie Metcalf as Dr. Jenna James on Getting On (HBO)
Amy Schumer as Amy / Various Characters on Inside Amy Schumer (Comedy Central)
Lily Tomlin as Frankie Bergstein on Grace and Frankie (Netflix)

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series

Kyle Chandler as John Rayburn on Bloodline (Netflix)
Rami Malek as Elliot Alderson on Mr. Robot (USA Network)
Bob Odenkirk as Jimmy McGill on Better Call Saul (AMC)
Matthew Rhys as Philip Jennings on The Americans (FX)
Liev Schreiber as Ray Donovan on Ray Donovan (Showtime)
Kevin Spacey as President Frank Underwood on House of Cards (Netflix)

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series

Claire Danes as Carrie Mathison on Homeland (Showtime)
Viola Davis as Professor Annalise Keating on How to Get Away with Murder (ABC)
Taraji P. Henson as Cookie Lyon on Empire (Fox)
Tatiana Maslany as Various Characters on Orphan Black (BBC America)
Keri Russell as Elizabeth Jennings on The Americans (FX)
Robin Wright as First Lady Claire Underwood on House of Cards (Netflix)

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie

Bryan Cranston as President Lyndon B. Johnson on All the Way (HBO)
Courtney B. Vance as Johnnie Cochran on The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story (FX)
Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock Holmes on Sherlock: "The Abominable Bride" (BBC One)
Idris Elba as DCI John Luther on Luther (BBC One)
Tom Hiddleston as Jonathan Pine on The Night Manager (BBC One)
Cuba Gooding Jr. as O. J. Simpson on The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story (FX)

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie

Kirsten Dunst as Peggy Blumquist on Fargo (FX)
Felicity Huffman as Leslie Graham on American Crime (ABC)
Audra McDonald as Billie Holiday on Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill
Lili Taylor as Anne Blaine on American Crime (ABC)
Kerry Washington as Anita Hill on Confirmation (HBO)
Sarah Paulson as Marcia Clark on The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story (FX)

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

Louie Anderson as Christine Baskets on Baskets (FX)
Andre Braugher as Captain Ray Holt on Brooklyn Nine-Nine (Fox)
Tituss Burgess as Titus Andromedon on Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (Netflix)
Ty Burrell as Phil Dunphy on Modern Family (ABC)
Tony Hale as Gary Walsh on Veep (HBO)
Keegan-Michael Key as Various Characters on Key & Peele (Comedy Central)
Matt Walsh as Mike McLintock on Veep (HBO)

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

Anna Chlumsky as Amy Brookheimer on Veep (HBO)
Gaby Hoffmann as Alexandria "Ali" Pfefferman on Transparent (Amazon)
Allison Janney as Bonnie Plunkett on Mom (CBS)
Judith Light as Shelly Pfefferman on Transparent (Amazon)
Kate McKinnon as Various Characters on Saturday Night Live (NBC)
Niecy Nash as Denise "DiDi" Ortley on Getting On (HBO)

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

Jonathan Banks as Mike Ehrmantraut on Better Call Saul (AMC)
Peter Dinklage as Tyrion Lannister on Game of Thrones (HBO)
Kit Harington as Jon Snow on Game of Thrones (HBO)
Michael Kelly as Doug Stamper on House of Cards (Netflix)
Ben Mendelsohn as Danny Rayburn on Bloodline (Netflix)
Jon Voight as Mickey Donovan on Ray Donovan (Showtime)

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen on Game of Thrones (HBO)
Lena Headey as Cersei Lannister on Game of Thrones (HBO)
Maggie Smith as Violet Crawley on Downtown Abbey (PBS)
Maura Tierney as Helen Solloway on The Affair (Showtime)
Maisie Williams as Arya Stark on Game of Thrones (HBO)
Constance Zimmer as Quinn King on UnREAL (Lifetime)

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie

Sterling K. Brown as Christopher Darden on The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story (FX)
Hugh Laurie as Richard Onslow Roper on The Night Manager (BBC One)
Jesse Plemons as Ed Blumquist on Fargo (FX)
David Schwimmer as Robert Kardashian on The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story (FX)
John Travolta as Robert Shapiro on The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story (FX)
Bokeem Woodbine as Mike Milligan on Fargo (FX)

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie

Kathy Bates as Iris on American Horror Story: Hotel (FX)
Olivia Colman as Angela Burr on The Night Manager (BBC One)
Regina King as Terri LaCroix on American Crime (AMC)
Melissa Leo as First Lady Lady Bird Johnson on All the Way (HBO)
Sarah Paulson as Sally McKenna and Billie Dean Howard on American Horror Story: Hotel (FX)
Jean Smart as Floyd Gerhardt on Fargo (FX)

WRITING CATEGORIES

Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series

Catastrophe (Episode: "Episode 1"), Written by Rob Delaney and Sharon Horgan (Channel 4)
Master of None (Episode: "Parents"), Written by Aziz Ansari and Alan Yang (Netflix)
Silicon Valley (Episode: "Founder Friendly"), Written by Dan O'Keefe (HBO)
Silicon Valley (Episode: "The Uptick"), Written by Alec Berg (HBO)
Veep (Episode: "Morning After"), Written by David Mandel (HBO)
Veep (Episode: "Mother"), Written by Alex Gregory and Peter Huyck (HBO)

Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series

The Americans (Episode: "Persona Non Grata"), Written by Joel Fields and Joe Weisberg (FX)
Downtown Abbey (Episode: "Episode 8"), Written by Julian Fellowes (PBS)
Game of Thrones (Episode: "Battle of the Bastards"), Written by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss (HBO)
The Good Wife (Episode: "End"), Written by Robert King and Michelle King (CBS)
Mr. Robot (Episode: "eps1.0_hellofriend.mov"), Written by Sam Esmail (USA Network)
UnREAL (Episode:"Return"), Written by Marti Noxon and Sarah Gertrude Shapiro (Lifetime)

Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (TBS)
Inside Amy Schumer (Comedy Central)
Key & Peele (Comedy Central)
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
Portlandia (IFC)
Saturday Night Live (NBC)

Outstanding Writing for a Limited Series, Movie or Dramatic Special

Fargo (Episode: Loplop"), Written by Bob DeLaurentis (FX)
Fargo (Episode: "Palindrome"), Written by Noah Hawley (FX)
The Night Manager, Written by David Farr (BBC One)
The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story (Episode: "From the Ashes of Tragedy"), Written by Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski (FX)
The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story (Episode: "Marcia, Marcia, Marcia"), Written by D. V. DeVincentis (FX)
The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story (Episode: "The Race Card"), Written by Joe Robert Cole (FX)

What are your predictions for the winners of these categories?
Stay tuned for the results when the ceremony airs on September 18th!

Ghostbusters Audio Commentary Track – FanTracks #20

Posted by Anthony Mango - Monday, July 11, 2016

With the upcoming release of the new Ghostbusters reboot approaching soon on July 15, 2016, Fanboys Anonymous is providing you with another edition of the FanTracks podcast, this time for Ghostbusters.

For copyright reasons, we cannot provide the movie itself, but if you sync up the video of the movie with our commentary, you can listen to our thoughts on the film as we crack some jokes, expose some plot holes and so on.

FanTracks Ghostbusters audio commentary

Ghostbusters
Release Date: June 8, 1984
Directed by Ivan Reitman
Written by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis with Rick Moranis (uncredited)
Starring Bill Murray (Dr. Peter Venkman), Dan Aykroyd (Dr. Raymond Stantz), Sigourney Weaver (Dana Barrett), Harold Ramis (Dr. Egon Spengler), Rick Moranis (Louis Tully), Annie Potts (Janine Melnitz), William Atherton (Walter Peck), Ernie Hudson (Winston Zeddmore) and David Margulies (Mayor)

FanTracks Episode 20 hosted by Tony Mango along with Chris Cheng and Shaun Walker.

After a short introduction, you will be told when to sync up your copy of the film so you can follow along with our commentary. Follow the links below to listen to the podcast on either YouTube, iTunes, or Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe!


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Swiss Army Man (2016) Movie Review

Posted by Unknown - Saturday, July 2, 2016

2016 Wallpaper Swiss Army Man Paul Dano Daniel RadcliffeIn a time where reboots, sequels, and prequels flood through Hollywood into our local theaters, Swiss Army Man comes to bring originality back to the film industry. What looks by the trailer to be a mixture of Cast Away and Weekend At Bernie's turns out to be a truly imaginative and thought-provoking film about humanity and all that it entitles, explained in such an unorthodox way that it will either make or break it for any audience member.

Debuting at the Sundance film festival, the film was met with polarizing responses. Some were applauding the film's appeal, while others would walk out halfway through. In a way, the seemingly ridiculous plot does make some scratch their heads. The story tells of Hank Thompson (Paul Dano), who is on the brink of suicide after being stranded on a deserted island for some time. As he is about to give into death, he sees a dead body float onto shore, a man named Manny (Daniel Radcliffe), and finds that the body has magical abilities that allow Hank to use him as a tool of sorts, which Hank uses to try to save himself and find a way back to civilization.

Paul Dano Daniel Radcliffe Swiss Army Man

Writers and directors of the film "Daniels" (Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert) use their quirkiness when directing their past short films and music videos as a tool to elevate this material to expert heights. What they are able to do well compared to other films that try to be odd and different is that they never try to convince the audience that anything happening in front of them makes sense. Rather, they make the film feel as though it exists in its own world, separate from the one we're used to. The way they use the environment in the production design aspect makes the film glow with scenery, and the vastness of the wilderness these characters explore make the settings feel natural, and when seeing the ending of the film gives it all a whole new context to work with. The film is also terrifically paced, and running just under 100 minutes, it is the perfect length for a great sitting.

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The script of the film knows the absurdity of everything and just runs with its ideas. It constantly makes the audience question the validity of the characters' knowledge and makes you question whether anything you are seeing is actually happening or not. Nevertheless, it is the characters of Hank and Manny and their relationship with each other that gives this film a layer of depth not seen in the trailer. The performances by Paul Dano and Daniel Radcliffe are nothing short of fantastic, and their chemistry further binds the connection they have as friends. Radcliffe plays a dead body marvelously, but it is the fact that he did all his own stunts in the film that gives the performance a new context. For his part Paul Dano expresses all of the insecurities that we have as people and proves to be an excellent foil for Radcliffe's child-like character.

Final Grade: A+

Overall, Swiss Army Man provides a film experience unlike anything I have ever seen. It is full of energy and weirdness that is not shaded away from for a single second. The performances are excellent, the script is unique and intelligent, and it is downright entertaining. If you are looking for a film that is different and this looks like your cup of tea, definitely check it out.

6 Flicks Picks for July 2016 Movie Release Schedule

Posted by Anthony Mango - Friday, July 1, 2016

Welcome to another edition of 6 Flicks Picks, wherein I list all of the upcoming films that are scheduled to be released in the United States for the month which is about to begin and break down which ones I'll be watching in theaters, which ones I'll wait to rent at home, and which ones I'll be skipping out on entirely. After going through the list, I'll choose which six films stand out to me as the ones I want to see the most, even if there are more or less than six that interest me.

Note: The list below is based primarily off the expanded nationwide USA release dates on IMDB as well as some other random outlets if possible, so some information may be different. If I am missing some of the limited releases or the dates conflict in some fashion, please let me know in the comments below and any adjustments and corrections will be made!

Without further ado, another new month means another new set of films, so what's coming soon to theaters in July 2016?

What movies are coming out July 2016 6 Flicks Picks

RELEASE DATE: July 1, 2016

The BFG

Synopsis: A girl named Sophie encounters the Big Friendly Giant who, despite his intimidating appearance, turns out to be a kindhearted soul who is considered an outcast by the other giants because, unlike them, he refuses to eat children.

Will I watch? = Maybe

The Purge: Election Year

Synopsis: Two years after choosing not to kill the man who killed his son, former police sergeant Barnes has become head of security for Senator Charlene Roan, the front runner in the next Presidential election due to her vow to eliminate the Purge.

Will I watch? = Maybe

The Legend of Tarzan

Synopsis: Tarzan, having acclimated to life in London, is called back to his former home in the jungle to investigate the activities at a mining encampment.

Will I watch? = Maybe

Our Kind of Traitor

Synopsis: A couple find themselves lured into a Russian oligarch's plans to defect are soon positioned between the Russian Mafia and the British Secret Service, neither of whom they can trust.

Will I watch? = Maybe

The Innocents

Synopsis: In 1945 Poland, a young French Red Cross doctor who is sent to assist the survivors of the German camps discovers several nuns in advanced states of pregnancy during a visit to a nearby convent.

Will I watch? = No

Life, Animated

Synopsis: A coming of age story about a boy and his family who overcame great challenges by turning Disney animated movies into a language to express love, loss, kinship and brotherhood.

Will I watch? = No

Satanic

Synopsis: Four friends on their way to Coachella stop off in Los Angeles to tour true-crime occult sites, only to encounter a mysterious young runaway who puts them on a terrifying path to ultimate horror.

Will I watch? = No

RELEASE DATE: July 8, 2016

The Secret Life of Pets

Synopsis: Taking place in a Manhattan apartment building, Max's life as a favorite pet is turned upside down, when his owner brings home a sloppy mongrel named Duke. They have to put their quarrels behind when they find out that an adorable white bunny named Snowball is building an army of lost pets determined to take revenge.

Will I watch? = Yes

Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates

Synopsis: Two brothers place an online ad to find dates for a wedding and the ad goes viral.

Will I watch? = Yes

Captain Fantastic

Synopsis: In the forests of the Pacific Northwest, a father devoted to raising his six kids with a rigorous physical and intellectual education is forced to leave his paradise and enter the world, challenging his idea of what it means to be a parent.

Will I watch? = No

Our Little Sister

Synopsis: A story that revolves around three sisters who live in their grandmother's home and the arrival of their thirteen-year-old half sister.

Will I watch? = No

RELEASE DATE: July 15, 2016

Ghostbusters

Synopsis: 30 years after Ghostbusters took the world by storm, the beloved franchise makes its long-awaited return. Director Paul Feig brings his fresh take to the supernatural comedy, joined by some of the funniest actors working today.

Will I watch? = Hell No

The Infiltrator

Synopsis: A U.S. Customs official uncovers a money laundering scheme involving Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar.

Will I watch? = Maybe

Phantom Boy

Synopsis: A super-powered boy helps a wheelchair-bound policeman in his attempt to bring down a mob kingpin.

Will I watch? = No

RELEASE DATE: July 22, 2016

Star Trek Beyond

Synopsis: The USS Enterprise crew explores the furthest reaches of uncharted space, where they encounter a mysterious new enemy who puts them and everything the Federation stands for to the test.

Will I watch? = Yes

Ice Age: Collision Course

Synopsis: Scrat's epic pursuit of his elusive acorn catapults him outside of Earth, where he accidentally sets off a series of cosmic events that transform and threaten the planet. To save themselves from peril, Manny, Sid, Diego, and the rest of the herd leave their home and embark on a quest full of thrills and spills, highs and lows, laughter and adventure while traveling to exotic new lands and encountering a host of colorful new characters.

Will I watch? = No

Lights Out

Synopsis: A woman is haunted by a creature that only appears when the lights go out.

Will I watch? = No

Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie

Synopsis: Edina and Patsy are still oozing glitz and glamor, living the high life they are accustomed to; shopping, drinking and clubbing their way around London's trendiest hot-spots. Blamed for a major incident at an uber fashionable launch party, they become entangled in a media storm and are relentlessly pursued by the paparazzi. Fleeing penniless to the glamorous playground of the super-rich, the French Riviera, they hatch a plan to make their escape permanent and live the high life forever more!

Will I watch? = No

Don't Think Twice

Synopsis: When a member of a popular New York City improv troupe gets a huge break, the rest of the group - all best friends - start to realize that not everyone is going to make it after all.

Will I watch? = No

Hillary's America: The Secret History of the Democratic Party

Synopsis: Documentarian Dinesh D'Souza analyzes the history of the Democratic Party and what he thinks are Hillary Clinton's true motivations.

Will I watch? = No

RELEASE DATE: July 29, 2016

Jason Bourne

Synopsis: Jason Bourne, now remembering who he truly is, tries to uncover hidden truths about his past.

Will I watch? = Maybe

Bad Moms

Synopsis: When three overworked and under-appreciated moms are pushed beyond their limits, they ditch their conventional responsibilities for a jolt of long overdue freedom, fun, and comedic self-indulgence.

Will I watch? = Maybe

Genius

Synopsis: A chronicle of Max Perkins's time as the book editor at Scribner, where he oversaw works by Thomas Wolfe, Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald and others.

Will I watch? = No

Equity

Synopsis: Senior investment banker Naomi Bishop is threatened by a financial scandal and must untangle a web of corruption.

Will I watch? = No

Indignation

Synopsis: In 1951, Marcus, a working-class Jewish student from New Jersey, attends a small Ohio college, where he struggles with sexual repression and cultural disaffection, amid the ongoing Korean War.

Will I watch? = No

Tallulah

Synopsis: Desperate to be rid of her toddler, a dissatisfied Beverly Hills housewife hires a stranger to babysit and ends up getting much more than she bargained for.

Will I watch? = No

The Tenth Man

Synopsis: A man (Alan Sabbagh) spends time with a woman (Julieta Zylberberg) who works for his father's charitable foundation in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Will I watch? = No

6 FLICKS PICKS

Which films make the cut?

HONORABLE MENTIONS: Some movies that almost made the cut were The BFG, The Purge: Election Year, The Infiltrator and Bad Moms. I would be intrigued about a Spielberg film but The BFG just doesn't look that good to me. Since I haven't seen the second Purge film, the third one pretty much can't be watched before checking that out, although I think Election Year looks like my type of horror film instead of things like Satanic. You may notice a lack of Ghostbusters. Well, screw that movie.

6. Jason Bourne — I doubt I'll end up watching this, because I haven't seen any but the first film in the series, and even though I liked that, it would take a while to catch up. I haven't had the urge to watch the rest of them, which is weird to me. I should like this series a lot, yet I don't, really. Maybe it's because I'm a James Bond fan and there's a sense of loyalty (but I like the Mission: Impossible ones, so...)

5. The Legend of Tarzan — Originally, when I saw the first trailer, this was standing out as a potential opening night release watch. As time has gone on, it's lost a lot of its buzz for me, and I'm not as eager as I was before. Still, I think it seems interesting, so I'll probably check it out one random night.

4. Our Kind of Traitor — This wasn't on my radar at all, but I'm glad I watched the trailer. Ewan McGregor is massively underrated and to see him playing the part of someone caught between lots of untrustworthy political factions seems tiresome, but in a good way. This could end up being a surprise at just how good it is.

3. The Secret Life of Pets — I like dogs, I think the movie looks kind of cute/funny, and it would be a nice change of pace to see something like this among the more depressing and action-based films, similar to Zootopia from earlier this year, which I enjoyed, so I hope this is on par with that.

2. Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates — Frequently, a film that appeals to this type of demographic is something I'm not interested in, and this might prove to be the same kind of story, where I find it just too basic and the jokes too easy. Despite that, there's something about this movie that I find appealing. Maybe it's just because I have a big crush on Anna Kendrick or that Aubrey Plaza is looking hotter and hotter to me lately, or that I think Zac Efron should be a bigger star than he is. Maybe it's because I have a wedding coming up and I think this might give me some ideas. Whatever the case may be, I'll be seeing it.

1. Star Trek Beyond — I was never a fan of the Star Trek series until the J.J. Abrams film came out, and I loved that. I'm actually in the minority, it seems, in that I liked Star Trek Into Darkness a lot as well. People seem to crap on that quite a bit and I don't understand it. As such, the third film in this series is something I'm looking forward to. RIP Anton Yelchin.

WHICH MOVIES ARE YOU INTERESTED IN CHECKING OUT?
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Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates Movie Review - Reviewpoint Ep 33

Posted by Anthony Mango - Tuesday, June 28, 2016

On episode 33 of the Fanboys Anonymous Reviewpoint podcast, host Tony Mango breaks down the the hits and misses of Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates and reviews the film in a more in-depth format in comparison to the Minute Man Review.

You can check out the podcast below on YouTube, iTunes, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe!


Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates (2016)

DIRECTED BY
Jake Szymanski

WRITTEN BY
Andrew Jay Cohen and Brendan O'Brien

STARRING:
Zac Efron (Dave Stangle), Anna Kendrick (Alice), Aubrey Plaza (Tatiana), Adam Devine (Mike Stangle), Sugar Lyn Beard (Jeanie Stangle), Sam Richardson (Eric), Mary Holland (Becky) and Stephen Root (Burt Stangle)

Mike and Dave (Zac Efron) are young, adventurous, fun-loving brothers who tend to get out of control at family gatherings. When their sister Jeanie reveals her Hawaiian wedding plans, the rest of the Stangles insist that the brothers bring respectable dates. After placing an ad on Craigslist, the siblings decide to pick Tatiana and Alice, two charming and seemingly normal women. Once they arrive on the island, however, Mike and Dave realize that their companions are ready to get wild and party.

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On the latest edition of Minute Man Reviews hosted by Tony Mango, Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates is given a full review in under 60 seconds.

Check out the video below and be sure to subscribe and leave your comments on what you thought of Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates!


Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates (2016)

DIRECTED BY
Jake Szymanski

WRITTEN BY
Andrew Jay Cohen and Brendan O'Brien

STARRING:
Zac Efron (Dave Stangle), Anna Kendrick (Alice), Aubrey Plaza (Tatiana), Adam Devine (Mike Stangle), Sugar Lyn Beard (Jeanie Stangle), Sam Richardson (Eric), Mary Holland (Becky) and Stephen Root (Burt Stangle)

Mike and Dave (Zac Efron) are young, adventurous, fun-loving brothers who tend to get out of control at family gatherings. When their sister Jeanie reveals her Hawaiian wedding plans, the rest of the Stangles insist that the brothers bring respectable dates. After placing an ad on Craigslist, the siblings decide to pick Tatiana and Alice, two charming and seemingly normal women. Once they arrive on the island, however, Mike and Dave realize that their companions are ready to get wild and party.

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Star Trek Beyond Trailer #3 Reaction & First Impressions

Posted by Anthony Mango - Monday, June 27, 2016

On the latest edition of the Movie Trailer Reactions podcast for Fanboys Anonymous, host Tony Mango gives his live response and overall thoughts about the latest trailer for Star Trek Beyond released earlier today. Make sure to subscribe and tell us in the comments what you think of the trailer!

OFFICIAL TRAILER:



TRAILER REACTION:



Stranded on a hostile planet, Capt. Kirk (Chris Pine), Spock (Zachary Quinto) and the rest of the Enterprise crew face an alien threat.

Star Trek Beyond will be released in theaters July 22, 2016.

Directed by: Justin Lin
Written by: Simon Pegg, Doug Jung, Roberto Orci (uncredited), Patrick McKay (uncredited), John D. Payne (uncredited)
Starring: Chris Pine (Kirk), Zoe Saldana (Uhura), Zachary Quinto (Spock), Idris Elba (Krall), Sofia Boutella (Jaylah), Karl Urban (Bones), Anton Yelchin (Chekov), Simon Pegg (Scotty), John Cho (Sulu), and Shohreh Aghdashloo (High Command of the Federation)

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Big Brother 18 Cast First Impressions & BB18 Winner Predictions

Posted by Anthony Mango - Wednesday, June 15, 2016

The 18th season of Big Brother is set to start on June 22, 2016 where another new group of houseguests from all sorts of different backgrounds and different personalities will compete for a chance to win $500,000. For the past few years, I've been making it a point to give my initial perspective on the cast members before the season has officially started, as well as my predictions for what's to come.

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Meet the cast of Big Brother 18 - #BB18 2016

Keep in mind that I'm usually terrible about this, as it revolves around the most basic information out there, and the show revolves around twists that can change the game up at any time. Even when it comes to my favorites and those who I dislike, I tend to change my mind at different points when they prove me wrong one way or the other. Definitely don't place any bets in Las Vegas on what is down below—even when it comes to who I think the jerks and the people I'd be rooting for will end up being!


Bridgette Dunning

Age: 24
Hometown: Fresno, CA
Current city: Ventura, CA
Occupation: Traveling nurse
Three adjectives that describe you: Optimistic, energetic, and awesome.

Favorite activities: I love to practice yoga, run, bake, read sci-fi books, go out with friends, and go to comedy shows.

My life's motto is... Follow your heart.


Bronte D'Acquisto

Age: 26
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Current city: Denver, CO
Occupation: Student
Three adjectives that describe you: Capable, willing, and determined.

Favorite activities: I love to solve math problems consisting of calculus, statistics, and probability. I also run, look at adoptable dogs, stretch, and walk to the mall to purchase more hair accessories.

My life's motto is... Be willing to do what it takes.


Corey Brooks

Age: 25
Hometown: Dallas, TX
Current city: Dallas, TX
Occupation: Baseball coach
Three adjectives that describe you: Extraordinary, passionate, and lovable.

Favorite activities: I love to travel. Recently, I went to San Francisco to watch my best friend, Ross Stripling, make his MLB debut for the L.A. Dodgers. I like sightseeing, hiking, getting sick bro pics, playing sports, going out and meeting people, trying out new restaurants, playing PS4, and just being active, in general.

My life's motto is... Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get!


Glenn Garcia

Age: 50
Hometown: Bronx, NY
Current city: Bronx, NY
Occupation: Dog groomer/former police detective
Three adjectives that describe you: Small, big, and great.

Favorite activities: Playing with my daughter, deep-sea fishing, and traveling.

My life's motto is... Live every day like it's your last because, one day, it will be.


Jozea Flores

Age: 25
Hometown: Bridgeton, NJ
Current city: Los Angeles, CA
Occupation: Make-up artist
Three adjectives that describe you: Funny, outgoing, creative strategist, and a visual genius.

Favorite activities: Gym, hiking, and yoga.

My life's motto is... If you can trust the ground you live on and take all the risks in the world there is to take, you should have no problem achieving your goals.


Michelle Meyer

Age: 23
Hometown: Washington Township, MI
Current city: Washington Township, MI
Occupation: Nutritionist
Three adjectives that describe you: Quirky, bubbly, and curious.

Favorite activities: Cooking, reading, going on Reddit, watching Live Feeds, researching nutrition-related topics, photography, working out, and selling stuff on eBay.

My life's motto is... "Be underestimated." I want to be smarter than people think I am, stronger than people think I am, etc. It gives you the upper hand!


Natalie Negrotti

Age: 26
Hometown: Caracas, Venezuela, South America
Current city: Franklin Park, NJ
Occupation: Event coordinator
Three adjectives that describe you: Altruistic, athletic, and beautiful.

Favorite activities: I love painting, cooking, baking, eating, napping, shopping, online shopping, doing makeup, doing hair, tanning, pageants, dancing, going on dates, playing with puppies, looking at puppy videos on Instagram and online, party planning, decorating, having tea time, getting dressed-up, doing my nails, and bargain shopping!

My life's motto is... Work hard and play harder!


Paul Abrahamian

Age: 23
Hometown: Tarzana, CA
Current city: Tarzana, CA
Occupation: Clothing designer
Three adjectives that describe you: Honest, spontaneous, and energetic.

Favorite activities: I love to play music, so a jam session is always good. I love going to shows and concerts for the crowd surfing, mosh pits, stage diving, [and] all the fun stuff.

Traveling, hiking and sightseeing are definitely solid activities. I enjoy the outdoors, like the woods and mountains. I'm a thrill seeker, so [I like] essentially anything that can fuel that. I do enjoy a good night out with friends at a fun speakeasy bar in L.A., like Davey Wayne's and No Vacancy.

My life's motto is… To live my life in such a fulfilling way that when I'm on my deathbed, there's nothing left for me to experience.


Paulie Calafiore

Age: 27
Hometown: Howell, NJ
Current city: Howell, NJ
Occupation: DJ
Three adjectives that describe you: Driven, passionate, and quick-witted.

Favorite activities: I love various martial arts, exercise, and instruments. I like Krav Maga the most on the martial arts side and playing the guitar on the instrument side.

My life's motto is... A comfort zone is a wonderful place, but nothing ever grows there.


Tiffany Rousso

Age: 32
Hometown: West Palm Beach, FL
Current city: Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Occupation: High school teacher
Three adjectives that describe you: Passionate, smart, and sincere.

Favorite activities: Playing basketball, wakeboarding, paddle boarding, painting, singing, and playing guitar.

My life's motto is... Live with urgency.


Victor Arroyo

Age: 25
Hometown: Slidell, LA
Current city: Slidell, LA
Occupation: Gym manager
Three adjectives that describe you: Smart, sexy, and fit.

Favorite activities: Working out, playing soccer, and [taking] trips with my friends. Those are the things I love to do, but more than that, I love women. I'm always looking for the next girl to talk to and I'm never satisfied with what I have; I'm always wanting more.

My life's motto is... Get my money, develop my body, and get women.


Zakiyah Everette

Age: 24
Hometown: Charlotte, NC
Current city: Charlotte, NC
Occupation: Preschool teacher
Three adjectives that describe you: Charming, bouncy, and ambitious.

Favorite activities: Dancing, modeling, cooking, eating, any form of designing or creating.

My life's motto is... You only live once!

MY THOUGHTS / PREDICTIONS

My Favorites = Glenn, Paul, Paulie and Zakiyah

The Lovable One = I can see Paul being the fan favorite if he's as weird as he claims he is

The Villain = There's something about Michelle that makes me think she's going to piss viewers off, but I can't put my finger on it, particularly as she doesn't annoy me like that (yet?)

Biggest Physical Threats = Victor and Tiffany

Biggest Mental Threat = Michelle

Most Attractive = Natalie, Tiffany and Zakiyah (for my personal preferences)

The Showmance = Corey/Bronte, Natalie/Paulie, Zakiyah/Victor.

The Bromance = Paulie and Jozea

Most Annoying = Bronte

The Confrontational One = Natalie is going to get in her own way and create arguments even if she isn't necessarily acting like a diva like many others in the past, although that might happen as well.

The Crybaby = Bridgette

The Dumb Jock = Victor

The Weakest Link = Bronte or Bridgette for the overall game, but Glenn is going to do the worst in physical challenges

Winner Potentials = Jozea or Michelle

What throws this all even more for a loop is that there are four returning houseguests that have yet to be revealed. If they're big players like Vanessa (who I hope doesn't come back, but I fully expect her to) then that could be the biggest unknown. If they're more along the entertaining side of things like Zach Rance (who I do hope returns) then this could just be a fun ride.

Throughout the season, you can hit me up on Twitter @ToeKneeManGo to get my thoughts on Big Brother as it is happening and as I'm watching the live feeds.

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Who would you like to see win?
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