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CinemaSins

Everything WRONG With Hoppers In 22 Minutes Or Less

25th June 2026 PJ Max

CinemaSins dives into the animated chaos of Hoppers tallying gags nitpicks and narrative stumbles in a rapid‑fire breakdown of this quirky creature adventure...

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CinemaSins

Everything WRONG With The Bad Guys in 21 Minutes or Less

1st November 2022 PJ Max

CinemaSins tears through The Bad Guys, calling out its predictable twists, over‑eager style, and familiar heist‑movie beats with their trademark rapid‑fire snark...

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CinemaSins

Everything WRONG With Jungle Cruise In 20 Minutes Or Less

1st November 2022 PJ Max

CinemaSins tears through Jungle Cruise, calling out its borrowed plot beats, chaotic pacing, and overstuffed adventure clichés with their trademark rapid‑fire snark...

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CinemaSins

Everything WRONG With A Christmas Story In 14 Minutes Or Less

31st October 2022 PJ Max

CinemaSins digs into A Christmas Story, pointing out every flaw, odd moment, and nostalgic inconsistency in this beloved holiday classic with their signature rapid‑fire snark...

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Brandon Tenold

Brandon’s Cult Movie Reviews: THE GATE 2

12th October 2022 PJ Max

Brandon dives into The Gate 2, unpacking its wild creature effects, chaotic teen sorcery, and delightfully bonkers sequel logic with his signature comedic disbelief...

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FanboyFlicks

Disney’s ARTEMIS FAIL

11th October 2022 PJ Max

Mark gleefully dismantles Disney’s chaotic Artemis Fowl misfire, turning a £125‑million fantasy flop into a comedy masterclass of baffling choices and magical nonsense...

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CinemaSins

Everything WRONG With Final Destination In 21 Minutes Or Less

6th October 2022 PJ Max

CinemaSins hilariously tears into Final Destination’s wild death traps, improbable setups and chaotic chain reactions, exposing every absurd moment in this cult horror classic...

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CinemaWins

Everything GREAT About Kung Fu Panda 3!

5th October 2022 PJ Max

CinemaWins celebrates Kung Fu Panda 3’s heartfelt themes, stunning animation, and Po’s journey of identity and family, highlighting the film’s emotional depth and joyful martial‑arts energy...

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FanboyFlicks

One of the most RIDICULOUS propaganda films!!!

5th October 2022 PJ Max

Brandon hilariously dismantles an outrageously heavy‑handed propaganda film, roasting its wild melodrama, overblown messaging, and the unintentionally comedic intensity packed into every patriotic frame...

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CinemaSins

Everything WRONG With Encanto In 17 Minutes Or Less

5th October 2022 PJ Max

CinemaSins hilariously picks apart Encanto’s magical mishaps, musical shortcuts, and chaotic family drama, spotlighting the film’s colourful charm while roasting every delightful flaw with signature snark...

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Brandon Tenold

Brandon’s Cult Movie Reviews: MESSAGE FROM SPACE

5th October 2022 PJ Max

Brandon tackles this gloriously chaotic Japanese sci‑fi adventure, roasting its disco‑era Star Wars energy, bizarre robot designs, and the wonderfully unhinged charm of late‑70s space cinema...

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CinemaSins

Everything WRONG With Vampire’s Kiss In 15 Minutes Or Less

4th October 2022 PJ Max

CinemaSins hilariously tears into Vampire’s Kiss, spotlighting Nic Cage’s legendary chaos, surreal moments, and the gloriously unhinged energy that makes this cult classic perfect for October sinning...

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CinemaWins

Everything GREAT About The New Mutants!

4th October 2022 PJ Max

CinemaWins highlights the overlooked strengths of The New Mutants, celebrating its character moments, horror‑tinged style, and the heartfelt wins hidden inside this troubled superhero release...

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FanboyFlicks

Falling in love with a Robot Dinosaur

4th October 2022 PJ Max

FanboyFlicks hilariously tackles a bizarre romance between a human and a robot dinosaur, roasting every absurd moment in one of the strangest sci‑fi oddities ever filmed...

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CinemaSins

Everything WRONG With Surf’s Up In 17 Minutes Or Less

4th October 2022 PJ Max

CinemaSins hilariously breaks down Surf’s Up, calling out its mockumentary quirks, penguin‑surfing chaos, and the wonderfully strange choices that make this forgotten animated film ripe for sinning...

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Brandon Tenold

Brandon’s Cult Movie Reviews: GODZILLA VS DESTOROYAH

4th October 2022 PJ Max

Brandon dives into the explosive Heisei finale as Godzilla faces Destoroyah, delivering chaotic humor, monster mayhem, and one of the franchise’s most emotional showdowns...

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FanboyFlicks

An Entire PLANET Of ONLY WOMEN!

3rd October 2022 PJ Max

FanboyFlicks hilariously explores Queen of Outer Space’s campy sci‑fi chaos, glamorous space‑women, and wonderfully absurd 1950s world‑building in one of Mark’s funniest Weird Movies breakdowns...

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CinemaWins

Everything GREAT About Ratatouille!

3rd October 2022 PJ Max

CinemaWins celebrates Ratatouille’s heartfelt storytelling, stunning animation, joyful creativity, and the inspiring message that greatness can come from anywhere—even a determined little rat with big dreams...

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FanboyFlicks

Gym Membership = DEATH

3rd October 2022 PJ Max

FanboyFlicks hilariously breaks down Killer Workout’s neon‑soaked chaos, absurd kills, and gloriously over‑the‑top 80s fitness madness in one of Mark’s funniest Weird Movies episodes...

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CinemaWins

Everything GREAT About Tenet!

2nd October 2022 PJ Max

CinemaWins celebrates Nolan’s bold, brain‑twisting thriller, spotlighting inventive action, clever setups, emotional stakes, and the stylish time‑bending spectacle that makes Tenet uniquely unforgettable...

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FanboyFlicks

One of the WEIRDEST!

2nd October 2022 PJ Max

FanboyFlicks hilariously tackles Spookies’ chaotic monsters, wild edits, and gloriously bizarre 80s nonsense in one of the strangest cult horror experiences ever made...

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CinemaWins

Everything GREAT About Love and Monsters!

1st October 2022 PJ Max

CinemaWins celebrates this charming creature adventure with heartfelt humour, fun monster moments, and a surprisingly uplifting look at bravery, love, and post‑apocalyptic optimism...

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CinemaSins

Everything WRONG With The Bob’s Burgers Movie In 20 Minutes Or Less

20th September 2022 PJ Max

CinemaSins digs into The Bob’s Burgers Movie with rapid‑fire jokes playful nitpicks and plenty of animated chaos in this fun twenty‑minute sin breakdown...

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CinemaWins

Everything GREAT About Elysium!

20th September 2022 PJ Max

CinemaWins highlights the worldbuilding, action and emotional core of Elysium celebrating Blomkamp’s ambitious sci‑fi vision with upbeat energy and plenty of well‑earned appreciation...

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CinemaWins

Everything GREAT About Black Widow!

19th September 2022 PJ Max

CinemaWins highlights the heart, humour and action of Black Widow, celebrating Natasha’s long‑overdue spotlight with upbeat energy and plenty of well‑earned MCU appreciation...

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FanboyFlicks

The Worst Movie of 2021???

19th September 2022 PJ Max

FanboyFlicks tears into Vanquish with sharp humour, baffled commentary and the kind of chaotic energy only a truly questionable 2021 movie can inspire...

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Ask the Lucasfilm Jedi Council

Q : Can you describe the process and use of screen tests during the selection process for a film?

Robin Gurland: Screen tests are traditionally the final phase of the audition process for lead or supporting lead roles. The actor being tested usually does one or two scenes completely “off book” and depending on the schedules of the other lead actors cast, often they will be brought in to do the scenes along with the actor being tested. Screen tests can get very elaborate with full hair and make-up, costume and lighting or fairly simple, but they are always shot on film.

From Ask the Jedi Council Archives – 1999

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