Achara & Steph watch "Galaxy Quest," a comedic sci-fi film where the washed-up cast of a beloved space adventure TV show are mistaken for real heroes by an alien race and must rise to the occasion to save them from a real intergalactic threat.   This film stars: Tim Allen (Home Improvement & Toy Story), Sigourney Weaver (Alien series & Ghostbusters), Alan Rickman (Die Hard & Harry Potter series), Tony Shalhoub (Monk & The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), Sam Rockwell (Moon &...

For the first time, Kristen & Michael watch the hit Netflix series "Arcane," an animated series set in the "League of Legends" universe, exploring the origin stories of iconic characters Jinx and Vi amidst the escalating tensions between the utopian city of Piltover and the oppressed underground of Zaun.   This show stars: Hailee Steinfeld (True Grit & Bumblebee), Ella Purnell (Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children & Fallout The Series), Kevin Alejandro (Lucifer &...

Kristen and Achara continue on with the Monsterverse with the latest release, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire - the team up we always wanted and finally got! See epic battles with Godzilla, Kong, Mothra, Shemo, Scar King, Baby Kong and more Kaiju! Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is directed by Adam Wingard (Godzilla vs Kong, Outcast, Blair Witch) and stars Rebecca Hall (The Town, Godzilla vs Kong), Dan Stevens (Downton Abbey, Beauty and The Beast), Rachel House (Moana), Brian Tyree Henry...

Jaby & Kristen watch "Night at the Museum," which follows a newly hired night security guard at the American Museum of Natural History who discovers that the exhibits come to life after dark, leading to a series of chaotic and magical adventures.   This film stars: Ben Stiller (Zoolander & Meet the Parents), Robin Williams (Good Will Hunting & Dead Poets Society), Owen Wilson (Wedding Crashers & Midnight in Paris), Steve Coogan (Philomena & The Trip), Ricky Gervais (The...

Steph & Andrew watch "Shrek," a very popular comedic animated film about an ogre who, in order to regain the deed to his swamp, embarks on a quest to rescue Princess Fiona, uncovering unexpected friendships and love along the way.   This film stars: Mike Myers (Austin Powers series & Wayne's World), Eddie Murphy (Beverly Hills Cop & Coming to America), Cameron Diaz (There's Something About Mary & Charlie's Angels), and John Lithgow (The Crown & 3rd Rock from the Sun). ...

Achara and Steph watch Wolfgang Petersen's epic Troy, an adaptation of Homer's Illiad for the very first time. Troy stars Brad Pitt (Bullet Train, Mr & Mrs Smith, Fight Club) as Achilles, Eric Bana (Hulk, Munich) as Hector, Orlando Bloom (The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, The Pirates of the Caribbean) as Paris, Brian Cox (Succession) as Agamemnon and Diane Kruger (Inglorious Basterds, National Treasure) as Helen. Join our Patreon https://www.Patreon.com/JabyKoay or become a YouTube member...

Kristen and Achara continue on with their X-Men journey with X-Men 3 The Last Stand, the third installment in the original trilogy of movies. In this movie, the human government develops a cure for mutations, and Jean Grey becomes a darker uncontrollable persona called the Phoenix who allies with Magneto, causing escalation into an all-out battle for the X-Men. X-Men: The Last Stand is directed by Brett Ratner and stars Patrick Stewart (Star Trek: First Contact, Logan) as Charles Xavier/...

Achara & Vivian watch "Bloodsport," an 80's classic that follows martial artist Frank Dux as he competes in a brutal, underground fighting tournament in Hong Kong, aiming to honor his mentor and prove himself against the world's toughest fighters. This film stars: Jean-Claude Van Damme (Kickboxer & Universal Soldier), Donald Gibb (Revenge of the Nerds & Hancock), Leah Ayres (The Burning & All That Jazz), Bolo Yeung (Enter the Dragon & Double Impact), & Forest Whitaker...

Wow! What an incredible season finale! Join our Patreon www.Patreon.com/JabyKoay for the full length reaction to this show and many others ans subscribe to our YouTube channel for the cutdowns www.youtube.com/@cinepals SOCIAL MEDIA ~CinePals~ Twitter, Instagram, & TikTok: @TheCinePals ~Achara Kirk~ Twitter & Instagram: @AcharaKirk

Achara & Kristen watch 48 Hrs, a gritty action-comedy film following a cop and a convict teaming up for 48 hours to catch a cop-killing criminal while navigating through the dangerous streets of San Francisco.   This film stars: Nick Nolte (The Prince of Tides & Cape Fear), Eddie Murphy (Beverly Hills Cop & Coming to America), Annette O'Toole (Superman III & Smallville), James Remar (Dexter & The Warriors), David Patrick Kelly (The Warriors & Commando) & Jonathan...

For the first time, Kristen & Vivian watch Now You See Me, a movie that follows a group of illusionists who pull off bank heists during their performances and distribute the stolen money to their audiences while staying one step ahead of the authorities.   This film stars: Jesse Eisenberg (The Social Network & Zombieland), Mark Ruffalo (The Avengers, Shutter Island & Poor Things), Woody Harrelson (The Hunger Games & True Detective), Isla Fisher (Wedding Crashers &...

Jaby & Steph enjoy watching Pacific Rim, a thrilling sci-fi action film where giant robots, piloted by human pilots, battle colossal monsters known as Kaiju to save humanity from annihilation. This film stars: Charlie Hunnam (Sons of Anarchy & King Arthur: Legend of the Sword), Idris Elba (Luther & Thor: Ragnarok), Rinko Kikuchi (Babel & The Brothers Bloom), Charlie Day (It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia & Horrible Bosses), and Ron Perlman (Hellboy & Drive).   ...

How does X-Men 97 keep getting better with each episode! Professor X and Magneto return and lines are drawn once again. Join our Patreon www.Patreon.com/JabyKoay for the full length reaction to this show and many others ans subscribe to our YouTube channel for the cutdowns www.youtube.com/@cinepals SOCIAL MEDIA ~CinePals~ Twitter, Instagram, & TikTok: @TheCinePals ~Achara Kirk~ Twitter & Instagram: @AcharaKirk

For the first time, Jaby & Kristen watch Real Steel, a heartwarming sports drama set in a futuristic world where robot boxing reigns supreme, following the journey of a former boxer and his estranged son as they bond while training an underdog robot fighter for a championship match.  This film stars: Hugh Jackman (Logan & The Greatest Showman), Dakota Goyo (Thor & Dark Skies), Evangeline Lilly (Lost & Ant-Man), Anthony Mackie (The Hurt Locker & Avengers: Infinity War),...

May the Schwartz be with you! Steph and Achara watch the Mel Brooks (The Producers, Robin Hood Men in Tights) Star Wars spoof Spaceballs for the first time! Starring Bill Pullman (Independence Day, The Equalizer), John Candy (Planes, Trains & Automobiles, The Blues Brothers, Uncle Buck), Rick Moranis (Ghostbusters, Honey I Shrunk The Kids) and Joan Rivers (Iron Man 3). We didn't realize that there would be so many references, like to Alien, Star Trek and Planet of the Apes. Join our...

Steph and Kristen watch the movie that started The Fast Saga, The Fast & The Furious! Starring Vin Diesel (Guardians of the Galaxy, Chronicles of Riddick, xXx), Paul Walker (Running Scared, Furious 7), Michelle Rodriguez (Dungeons & Dragons, S.W.A.T. , Battle Los Angeles) and Jordana Brewster (The Faculty, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning). Join our Patreon www.Patreon.com/JabyKoay for the full length reaction to this show and many others ans subscribe to our YouTube...

Kristen & Michael get freaked out by The Fly, a popular sci-fi 80's remake that follows the tragic transformation of scientist Seth Brundle into a grotesque insect-like creature after an experiment goes awry, exploring themes of identity, love, and the consequences of unchecked ambition.   This film stars: Jeff Goldblum (Jurassic Park & Independence Day), Geena Davis (Thelma & Louise, Beetlejuice, & A League of Their Own), John Getz (Blood Simple & The Social Network),...

X-Men 97 episode 8 is here! In the aftermath of Gambit's death and the massacre in Genosha, Rogue and the X-Men set out to find the people responsible for Gambit and Magneto's demise. Join our Patreon www.Patreon.com/JabyKoay for the full length reaction to this show and many others ans subscribe to our YouTube channel for the cutdowns www.youtube.com/@cinepals SOCIAL MEDIA ~CinePals~ Twitter, Instagram, & TikTok: @TheCinePals ~Achara Kirk~ Twitter & Instagram: @AcharaKirk

Jaby & Kristen have a hoot watching The Hangover, a popular comedy about a group of friends as they embark on a wild and chaotic adventure in Las Vegas for a bachelor party, only to wake up the next morning with no memory of the previous night and must retrace their steps to find the missing groom.   This film stars: Bradley Cooper: (Silver Linings Playbook, American Sniper, A Star is Born, Maestro), Ed Helms: (The Office, Cedar Rapids, Vacation), Zach Galifianakis: (Due Date, Between...

Kristen & Michael continue their Planet of the Apes adventure with War for the Planet of the Apes, as Caesar leads his ape colony in a desperate battle against human forces, ultimately confronting his own inner demons in a quest for peace and survival.  This film stars: Andy Serkis (The Lord of the Rings series, King Kong & Andor), Woody Harrelson (Zombieland & True Detective), Steve Zahn (Dallas Buyers Club & Rescue Dawn), Karin Konoval (The X-Files & The Good Doctor),...

For the first time, Jaby & Steph watch Easy A, about a high school student, Olive Penderghast's harmless white lie about losing her virginity spiraling out of control, leading to a series of comedic and heartfelt misadventures.   This film stars: Emma Stone (La La Land, The Help & Poor Things), Penn Badgley (Gossip Girl & You), Amanda Bynes (What a Girl Wants & She's the Man), Dan Byrd (Cougar Town & Aliens in America), Thomas Haden Church (Sideways & Spider-Man 3),...

Jaby & Vivian continue on to the sequel to Gremlins, Gremlins 2: The New Batch, following the chaos that ensues when the mischievous gremlins invade a high-tech skyscraper, wreaking havoc on its occupants and leading to a comedic battle for survival.   This film stars: Zach Galligan (Hatchet III & Waxwork), Phoebe Cates (Fast Times at Ridgemont High & Drop Dead Fred), John Glover (Scrooged & Batman: The Animated Series), Robert Prosky (Mrs. Doubtfire, Dead Man Walking &...

Achara & Kristen continue on in their X-Men movie adventure with the sequel, X2: X-Men United, with the X-Men teaming up with their former adversaries to stop a mutant-hating military scientist's plot to exterminate all mutants.   This film stars: Hugh Jackman (The Greatest Showman & Logan), Patrick Stewart (Star Trek: The Next Generation & Logan), Ian McKellen (The Lord of the Rings series & The Hobbit series), Halle Berry (Monster's Ball & Catwoman), Famke Janssen...

Kristen & Michael continue their Planet of the Apes adventure with Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, depicting the escalating conflict between humans & genetically evolved apes, led by Caesar, as they struggle for dominance in a post-apocalyptic world. This film stars: Andy Serkis (The Lord of the Rings series & King Kong), Jason Clarke (Zero Dark Thirty, Everest, Oppenheimer, & Terminator Genisys), Gary Oldman (The Dark Knight trilogy & Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy), Keri...

X-Men 97 episode 7 is here! In the aftermath of Gambit's death and the massacre in Genosha, Rogue and the X-Men set out to find the people responsible for Gambit and Magneto's demise. Join our Patreon www.Patreon.com/JabyKoay for the full length reaction to this show and many others ans subscribe to our YouTube channel for the cutdowns www.youtube.com/@cinepals SOCIAL MEDIA ~CinePals~ Twitter, Instagram, & TikTok: @TheCinePals ~Achara Kirk~ Twitter & Instagram: @AcharaKirk