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.
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!
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.
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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- Saturday, July 2, 2016
In 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.
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.
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.
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?
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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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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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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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.
What are your first impressions of this group?
Who would you like to see win?
Tell us in the comments below!
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Anthony Mango
- Sunday, June 5, 2016
On episode 32 of the Fanboys Anonymous Reviewpoint podcast, the hits and misses of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows are broken down as host Tony Mango looks at the follow-up to the 2014 reboot for our favorite heroes in a half-shell.
You can check out the podcast below on YouTube, iTunes, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe!
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (2016)
DIRECTED BY
Dave Green
WRITTEN BY
Josh Appelbaum and André Nemec
STARRING:
Megan Fox (April O'Neil), Will Arnett (Vernon Fenwick), Laura Linney (Chief Vincent), Stephen Amell (Casey Jones), Alan Ritchson (Raphael), Noel Fisher (Michelangelo), Jeremy Howard (Donatello), Pete Ploszek (Leonardo), Brian Tee (Shredder), Sheamus (Rocksteady), Gary Anthony Williams (Bebop), Peter D. Badalementi and Tony Shalhoub (Splinter), Tyler Perry (Baxter Stockman), and Brad Garrett (Krang)
The turtles face a new challenge when Shredder escapes from custody and joins forces with Baxter Stockman, a mad scientist who plans to use a serum to take over the world. Along for the ride are Bebop and Rocksteady, two dimwitted henchmen who provide plenty of muscle. Luckily, the turtles have their own allies in April O'Neil, Vernon Fenwick and Casey Jones, a hockey-masked vigilante. As the pizza-loving heroes prepare for battle, the notorious Krang also emerges to pose an even greater threat.
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Anthony Mango
- Saturday, June 4, 2016
On the latest edition of Minute Man Reviews hosted by Tony Mango, the 2016 film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows is given as full of a review as possible in under 60 seconds.
Check out the video below and be sure to subscribe and leave your comments on what you thought of the movie!
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (2016)
DIRECTED BY
Dave Green
WRITTEN BY
Josh Appelbaum and André Nemec
STARRING:
Megan Fox (April O'Neil), Will Arnett (Vernon Fenwick), Laura Linney (Chief Vincent), Stephen Amell (Casey Jones), Alan Ritchson (Raphael), Noel Fisher (Michelangelo), Jeremy Howard (Donatello), Pete Ploszek (Leonardo), Brian Tee (Shredder), Sheamus (Rocksteady), Gary Anthony Williams (Bebop), Peter D. Badalementi and Tony Shalhoub (Splinter), Tyler Perry (Baxter Stockman), and Brad Garrett (Krang)
The turtles face a new challenge when Shredder escapes from custody and joins forces with Baxter Stockman, a mad scientist who plans to use a serum to take over the world. Along for the ride are Bebop and Rocksteady, two dimwitted henchmen who provide plenty of muscle. Luckily, the turtles have their own allies in April O'Neil, Vernon Fenwick and Casey Jones, a hockey-masked vigilante. As the pizza-loving heroes prepare for battle, the notorious Krang also emerges to pose an even greater threat.
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Anthony Mango
- Friday, June 3, 2016
With Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows now out in theaters, we're coming out of our shells and displaying some T-U-R-T-L-E power reminiscing about Leonardo, Michaelangelo, Donatello and Raphael, so Fanboys Anonymous is providing you with another edition of the FanTracks podcast, this time for the original film from our childhood which introduced us to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in 1990.
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.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Release Date: March 30, 1990
Directed by Steve Barron
Written by Bobby Herbeck (screenplay and story), Todd W. Langen (screenplay), Kevin Eastman (characters) and Peter Laird (characters)
Starring Judith Hoag (April O'Neil), Elias Koteas (Casey Jones), Corey Feldman (Donatello), Josh Pais (Raphael), Brian Tochi (Leonardo), Robbie Rist (Michaelangelo), Kevin Clash (Splinter), James Saito and David McCharen (The Shredder), Toshishiro Obata and Michael McConnohie (Tatsu), Michael Turney (Danny Pennington), Jay Patterson (Charles Pennington) and Sam Rockwell (Head Thug)
FanTracks Episode 19 hosted by Tony Mango along with Jay Albright and Josephh Stahlman.
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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Anthony Mango
- Wednesday, June 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 that 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 June 2016?
RELEASE DATE: June 3, 2016
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows
Synopsis: The Turtles return to save the city from a dangerous threat.
Will I watch? = Yes
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
Synopsis: When it becomes clear that his solo album is a failure, a former boy band member does everything in his power to maintain his celebrity status.
Will I watch? = Maybe
Me Before You
Synopsis: A girl in a small town forms an unlikely bond with a recently-paralyzed man she's taking care of.
Will I watch? = No
The Fits
Synopsis: While training at the gym 11-year-old tomboy Toni becomes entranced with a dance troupe. As she struggles to fit in she finds herself caught up in danger as the group begins to suffer from fainting spells and other violent fits.
Will I watch? = No
RELEASE DATE: June 10, 2016
The Conjuring 2
Synopsis: Lorraine and Ed Warren travel to north London to help a single mother raising four children alone in a house plagued by malicious spirits.
Will I watch? = No
Now You See Me 2
Synopsis: The Four Horsemen resurface and are forcibly recruited by a tech genius to pull off their most impossible heist yet.
Will I watch? = Maybe
Warcraft
Synopsis: The peaceful realm of Azeroth stands on the brink of war as its civilization faces a fearsome race of invaders: orc warriors fleeing their dying home to colonize another. As a portal opens to connect the two worlds, one army faces destruction and the other faces extinction. From opposing sides, two heroes are set on a collision course that will decide the fate of their family, their people, and their home.
Will I watch? = Maybe
Diary of a Chambermaid
Synopsis: A scheming servant works for a wealthy couple in France during the late 19th century.
Will I watch? = No
From Afar
Synopsis: Armando, a 50-year-old man, seeks young men in Caracas and pays them just for company. One day he meets Elder, a 17-year-old boy who is the leader of a criminal gang, and that meeting changes their lives forever.
Will I watch? = No
RELEASE DATE: June 17, 2016
Finding Dory
Synopsis: The friendly-but-forgetful blue tang fish reunites with her loved ones, and everyone learns a few things about the real meaning of family along the way.
Will I watch? = Yes
Central Intelligence
Synopsis: After he reunites with an old pal through Facebook, a mild-mannered accountant is lured into the world of international espionage.
Will I watch? = Yes
Swiss Army Man
Synopsis: A hopeless man stranded in the wilderness befriends a dead body and together they go on a surreal journey to get home.
Will I watch? = Maybe
Clown
Synopsis: A loving father finds a clown suit for his son's birthday party, only to realize that it is not a suit at all.
Will I watch? = No
RELEASE DATE: June 24, 2016
Independence Day: Resurgence
Synopsis: Two decades after the first Independence Day invasion, Earth is faced with a new extra-Solar threat. But will mankind's new space defenses be enough?
Will I watch? = Yes
The Shallows
Synopsis: A mere 200 yards from shore, surfer Nancy is attacked by a great white shark, with her short journey to safety becoming the ultimate contest of wills.
Will I watch? = No
Free State of Jones
Synopsis: As civil war divides the nation, a poor farmer from Mississippi leads a group of rebels against the Confederate army.
Will I watch? = Maybe
Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words
Synopsis: An in-depth look at the life and work of avant-garde musician Frank Zappa.
Will I watch? = No
Wiener-Dog
Synopsis: Chronicles the life of a dog as it travels around the country, spreading comfort and joy.
Will I watch? = No
6 FLICKS PICKS
Which films make the cut?
Honorable Mentions: For many people, Warcraft is not only at the top of their list for this month, but the entire year. I'm not a fan of the video games, though, and I actually am not too fond of the fantasy genre in general, so nothing much appeals to me about that film. If it weren't tied to an existing intellectual property, it wouldn't even be on my radar, similar to how Gods of Egypt just popped up out of nowhere and then stopped existing. I'm also just on the fence with Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping as I love the show Brooklyn Nine-Nine and a few Lonely Island bits, but there are other things I didn't like. I never bothered with Hot Rod, for instance. If this has good word of mouth, then I'll check it out, but not in theaters. When it comes to Now You See Me 2, I never saw the first one even though it looked interesting to me, so I have to watch that first before I consider watching this.
6. Free State of Jones — Could this be Oscar bait? Of course. Could it also be seriously fucking fantastic? It sure looks like it. When I read the synopsis, I was going to pass, but I watched the trailer and it sold me. I definitely expect at least one nomination for the Academy Awards, even if it's production design or costumes, but it could very well be another Oscar for Matthew McConaughey in a few months.
5. Independence Day: Resurgence — Admittedly, I don't love Independence Day as much as most people that grew up with it. It's been well over a decade since I've seen it, and if I watch it again to prepare for this, I might be more pumped, but right now I'm more on the fence than most people about this. It should be good popcorn material, though.
4. Swiss Army Man — This movie looks weird as all hell, but the trailer had me interested from start to finish. It could very well end up being one of those films which is weird and quirky just for the sake of it, and actually has no depth or heart other than appealing to a hipster mindset, but it doesn't quite strike me as that yet, so I'm going to give it a shot.
3. Central Intelligence — Every trailer I've seen of this so far has made me laugh, and normally I'm hesitant to see buddy cop or oddball-pairing scenarios as they're very much hit or miss, but this seems like it could work.
2. Finding Dory — Finding Nemo is a cute film and Pixar normally knocks it out of the park. Of course I'm seeing this, even if I find Ellen DeGeneres and the Dory character to be something that works best in small increments rather than being the primary focal point.
1. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows — I had my fair share of problems with the reboot film that precedes this, but I grew up loving the series in general, so nostalgia wins out. They have Casey Jones, Bebop and Rocksteady, and even Krang in this movie, for fuck's sake. Way to go straight to my childhood and convince me to shell out $15–$20 on this film when I know full well that it could be garbage. Also, I don't plan on watching the television series Arrow anymore after their decision to kill off Laurel Lance and the steady decline from season 3 and season 4, but I still like Stephen Amell, so I think he'll do a good job.
WHICH MOVIES ARE YOU INTERESTED IN CHECKING OUT?
TELL US IN THE COMMENTS BELOW!
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Anthony Mango
- Saturday, May 28, 2016
Episode 31 of the Fanboys Anonymous Reviewpoint podcast reviews the latest entry in the film series documenting that pesky mutant problem: X-Men: Apocalypse.
Hosted by Tony Mango joined by Sam Lascio
You can check out the podcast below on YouTube, iTunes, and Stitcher. Make sure to subscribe!
X-Men: Apocalypse (2016)
Directed by Bryan Singer
Written by Simon Kinberg (screenplay), Bryan Singer (story), Michael Dougherty (story), Dan Harris (story)
Starring: Jennifer Lawrence (Raven / Mystique), Michael Fassbender (Erik Lensherr / Magneto), James McAvoy (Charles Xavier), Oscar Isaac (En Sabah Nur / Apocalypse), Nicholas Hoult (Hank McCoy / Beast), Evan Peters (Quicksilver), Sophie Turner (Jean Grey), Tye Sheridan (Scott Summers / Cyclops), Kodi Smit-McPhee (Kurt Wagner / Nightcrawler), Lucas Till (Alex Summers / Havok), Olivia Munn (Betsy Braddock / Psylocke) and Rose Byrne (Moira MacTaggert)
Since the dawn of civilization, he was worshiped as a god. Apocalypse, the first and most powerful mutant from Marvel’s X-Men universe, amassed the powers of many other mutants, becoming immortal and invincible. Upon awakening after thousands of years, he is disillusioned with the world as he finds it and recruits a team of powerful mutants, including a disheartened Magneto (Michael Fassbender), to cleanse mankind and create a new world order, over which he will reign. As the fate of the Earth hangs in the balance, Raven (Jennifer Lawrence) with the help of Professor X (James McAvoy) must lead a team of young X-Men to stop their greatest nemesis and save mankind from complete destruction.
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Anthony Mango
- Thursday, May 26, 2016
On the latest edition of Minute Man Reviews hosted by Tony Mango, X-Men: Apocalypse 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 X-Men: Apocalypse!
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Anthony Mango
- Saturday, May 21, 2016
With the upcoming release of X-Men: Apocalypse approaching soon on May 27th, Fanboys Anonymous is providing you with another edition of the FanTracks podcast, this time for the "Rogue Cut" of X-Men: Days of Future Past.
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.
X-Men: Days of Future Past (Rogue Cut)
Release Date: May 23, 2014
Directed by Bryan Singer
Written by Simon Kinberg (screenplay and story), Jane Goldman (story), Matthew Vaughn
Starring Hugh Jackman (Logan / Wolverine), James McAvoy (Charles Xavier), Michael Fassbender (Erik Lehnsherr / Magneto), Jennifer Lawrence (Raven / Mystique), Nicholas Hault (Hank McCoy / Beast), Anna Paquin (Rogue), Ellen Page (Kitty Pryde), Shawn Ashmore (Bobby Drake / Iceman), Omar Sy (Bishop), Evan Peters (Peter Maximoff / Quicksilver), Josh Helman (William Stryker), Daniel Cudmore (Colossus), Peter Dinklage (Dr. Bolivar Trask), Halle Berry (Storm), Ian McKellen (Magneto) and Patrick Stewart (Professor X)
FanTracks Episode #18 hosted by Tony Mango along with Jay Albright and Josephh Stahlman.
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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Anthony Mango
- Friday, May 20, 2016
What do we know for sure will happen with Spider-Man: Homecoming? Tony Stark will make an appearance, Vulture is the rumored villain, and Tom Holland and Marisa Tomei will return as Peter Parker and Aunt May.
That's not much to go on, but that shouldn't stop us from speculating on some plot elements, right?
After watching Captain America: Civil War, I have been mulling over a few ideas that stood out to me:
The Sokovia Accords and the "Menace"
We never saw Spider-Man sign the necessary papers to make him an official government operative. This seems like a gross oversight and completely against what Tony Stark was hoping to achieve, particularly since he had such a bad reaction to finding out that a young kid had died from the actions of Ultron. Why would he recruit another kid, put him in danger, and let him stay off the government list?
Well, we saw that Peter looks up to both Stark and Captain America. The latter is rumored to also have an appearance in the movie, so what if Spider-Man is playing both sides, in a way? What if he's not signing up for the government, and Stark is protecting him from this responsibility because he's under 18 and Stark kind of sees more of Cap's side now?
One person who would have a problem with this is J. Jonah Jameson, who would be quick to refer to Spider-Man in typical form as a menace and a vigilante who works outside of the law in the wrong way and so on and so forth.
Stark Industries vs. Oscorp
Tony Stark should also have an influence on the plot when it comes to the tech world that Spider-Man frequently battles. Of course, Oscorp needs to be at the center of the conflict, and I think that company works best as an alternative to Stark Industries. I can definitely see a scenario where Norman Osborn has taken over a lot of the military contracts that Stark no longer is interested in, but he also wants to focus more on biological manipulation rather than trying to build more suits. Iron Man already corners the market on the armored concept, right? The Vulture suit could be based somewhat off Stark's designs, but Osborn could be against putting too many resources into another suit. Basically, this puts Osborn between Adrian Toombs and Spider-Man, all the while getting closer to unlocking the secrets within Peter's DNA.
The Supporting Cast of Characters
I do in fact think that the homecoming dance will play a part in the story, and it's not just thrown into the title to be cutesy about coming back home to Marvel control. Since high school should be involved, I'm really hoping to see Peter's classmates fleshed out quite a bit. His best friend needs to be Harry Osborn, and I'd love for Charlie Rowe to be cast in that role. Flash Thompson and Kenny "Kong" McFarlane would be great bullies. Give me Randy Robertson dating Glory Grant (his date for the homecoming dance) as well as some Liz Allan. Maybe Peter has a few options for the dance that include not just Mary Jane and Gwen Stacy but also Carlie Cooper and Indira Daimonji? What if Harry is dating Lily Hollister? That would be pretty sweet, I think. There are so many background classmates who could have cameos that would be great; for example Flash could be picking on a couple of fat kids who are Angelina Brancale and Arnie Gunderson.
No More Hope for Certain Opportunities
For a long while, I had a few ideas that I thought could really be neat, but I no longer think there's any chance that they'll be happening. The biggest of these was that Kraven would be the primary villain, with Scorpion serving as the secondary one. Kraven could approach Peter as a father figure and want to train him, giving the audience a chance to learn about his backstory (through Peter trusting Kraven and telling him about Uncle Ben and how he got his powers) while also allowing Peter to gain more control over his abilities. Kraven could be on the hunt for "the ultimate game," Scorpion, who is created through Oscorp using the same science connected to Peter. Also, Kraven could be seeking the Oz formula for himself and would somewhat hunt Spider-Man as well, because they would have conflicting ideologies with regard to how to handle Scorpion. Peter doesn't kill and Kraven exclusively does.
Another hope that's been dashed is the possibility that Kingpin will crossover in some fashion as Peter searches for the man who killed Uncle Ben, who could end up being an associate of Wilson Fisk's past (or present). Admittedly, I really just wanted to see the TV shows appear in some fashion in the movies, and since Daredevil and Spider-Man have worked together so much in the past, that would have been a great opportunity that I think is going to be completely missed.
What do you think will end up going down with Spider-Man: Homecoming? Are you excited for the reboot now that we've had our first taste of Tom Holland as Peter Parker, or are you nervous that even Marvel can't bring the character back on track? Tell us your ideas and predictions in the comments below!
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Anthony Mango
- Thursday, May 19, 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 Ghostbusters released earlier today. Make sure to subscribe and tell us in the comments what you think of the trailer!
OFFICIAL TRAILER:
TRAILER REACTION:
A paranormal researcher (Melissa McCarthy), a physicist (Kristen Wiig), a nuclear engineer (Kate McKinnon), and a subway worker (Leslie Jones) try to rid New York of ghosts that can possess humans.
Ghostbusters will be released in theaters July 15, 2016.
Directed by: Paul Feig
Written by: Katie Dippold, Paul Feig
Starring: Kristen Wiig (Erin Gilbert), Melissa McCarthy (Abby Yates), Kate McKinnon (Jillian Holtzmann), Leslie Jones (Patty Tolan), Chris Hemsworth (Kevin)
