25 Cent Film

McNeill Mullikin

Exploring the world of cinema in the 21st century one year at a time.

  1. Jan 9

    2025: McNeill's Final Top 10

    It finally comes full circle. In this final episode of 25 Cent Film, host McNeill Mullikin goes solo to close out the podcast, and a quarter century of cinema, with a look back at the films of 2025. Counting down his Top 10 Movies of the Year, McNeill reflects on what he considers the strongest year of the 2020s so far. From standout horror and bold socio-political commentaries to comic-book spectacles and deeply poetic dramas, this episode is both a celebration of the year and a farewell to the journey that began with revisiting cinema one year at a time. A fitting conclusion to 25 years of movies and to 25 Cent Film itself. Chapters: 00:00 — Intro 03:02 — Honorable Mentions 04:51 — #10 07:34 — #9 10:43 — #8 13:58 — #7 18:06 — #6 21:06 — #5 25:05 — #4 28:20 — #3 32:52 — #2 37:39 — #1 42:34 — Justin and Fiona’s Top 5s 44:00 — Farewell Follow 25 Cent Film on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/25centfilm/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow McNeill Mullikin on Letterboxd: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://letterboxd.com/McNeillMullikin/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Justin's Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/cinema3d?utm_source=link ⁠Fair Use Disclaimer: As we embark on this cinematic journey, it's important to note that the discussions and clips shared in this podcast fall under the umbrella of fair use. We aim to provide commentary, analysis, and a nostalgic trip down memory lane. All copyrights belong to their respective owners.

  2. 10/16/2025

    Misunderstood Movies of the 21st Century

    Some movies don’t just fly under the radar, they’re misread entirely. In this episode of 25 Cent Film, McNeill and Justin are joined by guest John Thomas to unpack some of the most underrated and misunderstood films of the 21st century. These are the movies that critics dismissed, audiences misinterpreted, or that simply asked too much of casual viewers. From bold artistic swings to complex narratives that reward deeper reflection, we dig into why these films deserve a second look and what they were really trying to say all along. Chapters: 00:00 — Intro 05:34 — Scream IV 10:08 — Prometheus  20:37 — Changeling  25:49 — Terminator: Salvation  32:35 — Trap  42:56 — Don’t Look Up  51:11 — Joker 01:04:50 — Leave the World Behind  01:13:25 — Transformers  01:18:59 — Star Wars VIII: The Last Jedi 01:40:48 — Eternals  01:49:05 — Man of Steel  Follow 25 Cent Film on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/25centfilm/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow McNeill Mullikin on Letterboxd: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://letterboxd.com/McNeillMullikin/⁠⁠⁠ Justin's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/cinema3d?utm_source=link Fair Use Disclaimer: As we embark on this cinematic journey, it's important to note that the discussions and clips shared in this podcast fall under the umbrella of fair use. We aim to provide commentary, analysis, and a nostalgic trip down memory lane. All copyrights belong to their respective owners.

  3. 09/04/2025

    21st Century Plot Twists

    Nothing keeps you glued to the screen quite like a great twist. In this episode of 25 Cent Film, McNeill and Justin break down their favorite 21st century plot twists, pulling from every genre and spotlighting some of the most acclaimed directors working today. From shocking reveals to reality-bending finales, these are the twists that left us speechless—and still spark debate long after the credits rolled. Chapters: 00:00 — Intro 03:13 — Malignant 07:09 — Once Upon a Time in Hollywood 12:29 — Get Out 16:11 — Interstellar 24:02 — Gone Girl 29:42 — The Prestige 37:55 — Mulholland Drive 48:27 — Saw 52:15 — Arrival 01:04:40 — Recap/Outro Follow 25 Cent Film on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/25centfilm/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow McNeill Mullikin on Letterboxd: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://letterboxd.com/McNeillMullikin/⁠⁠⁠ Justin's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/cinema3d?utm_source=link Fair Use Disclaimer: As we embark on this cinematic journey, it's important to note that the discussions and clips shared in this podcast fall under the umbrella of fair use. We aim to provide commentary, analysis, and a nostalgic trip down memory lane. All copyrights belong to their respective owners.

  4. 08/28/2025

    21st Century Comic-Book Movie Draft

    Capes, cowls, and cinematic clashes—it’s time for our 21st Century Comic-Book Movie Draft! From Marvel’s box office titans to DC’s darker takes, and from beloved fan favorites to the polarizing picks that divided audiences, McNeill and Justin each draft 5 comic-book films that define the modern era. Who built the stronger cinematic squad? That’s for you to decide. Cast your vote and settle the score.Chapters:00:00 — Intro03:20 — The Dark Knight / The Batman08:17 — Logan13:50 — Avengers: Infinity War20:31 — Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse26:08 — Spider-Man 232:15 — Man of Steel42:17 — Captain America: The Winter Soldier50:40 — Joker01:01:30 — Superman (2025)01:12:28 — Draft Recap01:13:58 — Honorable Mentions01:19:15 — Final Thoughts/OutroFollow 25 Cent Film on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/25centfilm/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow McNeill Mullikin on Letterboxd: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://letterboxd.com/McNeillMullikin/⁠⁠⁠ Justin's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/cinema3d?utm_source=linkFair Use Disclaimer: As we embark on this cinematic journey, it's important to note that the discussions and clips shared in this podcast fall under the umbrella of fair use. We aim to provide commentary, analysis, and a nostalgic trip down memory lane. All copyrights belong to their respective owners.

  5. 08/20/2025

    21st Century Horror Movie Draft

    In this spooky special, McNeill and Justin face off in a 21st Century Horror Movie Draft. From slashers and psychological chillers to vampires, zombies, and everything in between, they each build a five-film roster of the best horror the century has to offer. Who built the scarier, stronger, and more iconic lineup? That’s for you to decide—listen in, then cast your vote for the winner! Chapters: 00:00 — Intro 08:27 — American Psycho 12:43 — Sinister 17:50 — A Quiet Place 24:51 — Saw 33:29 — Nosferatu 41:19 — The Witch 48:03 — The Conjuring 55:25 — Dawn of the Dead 01:01:06 — Midsommar 01:07:55 — Halloween (2018) 01:16:26 — Draft Recap 01:18:08 — Honorable Mentions 01:22:32 — Final Thoughts/Outro Follow 25 Cent Film on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/25centfilm/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow McNeill Mullikin on Letterboxd: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://letterboxd.com/McNeillMullikin/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Justin's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/cinema3d?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=fbc0f5a2-ed01-4703-a9c6-f026191a31f1 Fair Use Disclaimer: As we embark on this cinematic journey, it's important to note that the discussions and clips shared in this podcast fall under the umbrella of fair use. We aim to provide commentary, analysis, and a nostalgic trip down memory lane. All copyrights belong to their respective owners.

  6. 08/14/2025

    21st Century Film Scores

    25 Cent Film is back! Host, McNeill Mullikin, returns with brand new co-host, Justin DaSilva, for a fresh era of movie talk. In this comeback episode, we’re diving into our Top 5 Film Scores of the 21st Century. While McNeill's and Justin's movie tastes align, our musical sensibilities take different paths—covering everything from sweeping blockbuster themes to haunting international scores, from prestige dramas to the magical worlds of animation. We break down what makes these scores unforgettable and why they’ve stayed with us long after the credits rolled. It’s a celebration of cinema’s most powerful storytelling tool: music! Chapters: 00:00 — Intro 03:14 — TENET 07:33 — The Fountain 13:28 — Joker 21:15 — Little Women 28:17 — TRON: Legacy 34:58 — Man of Steel (Round 1) 42:46 — Godzilla Minus One 48:30 — How to Train Your Dragon 58:29 — Honorable Mentions 01:05:31 — Man of Steel (Round 2) 01:19:16 — Phantom Thread 01:32:46 — Outro Follow 25 Cent Film on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/25centfilm/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow McNeill Mullikin on Letterboxd: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://letterboxd.com/McNeillMullikin/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Justin's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/cinema3d?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=fbc0f5a2-ed01-4703-a9c6-f026191a31f1 Fair Use Disclaimer: As we embark on this cinematic journey, it's important to note that the discussions and clips shared in this podcast fall under the umbrella of fair use. We aim to provide commentary, analysis, and a nostalgic trip down memory lane. All copyrights belong to their respective owners.

  7. 02/27/2025

    The 25 Cent Film Awards

    Host McNeill Mullikin is joined by the show's most frequent guest, Fiona Elsa, for 25 Cent Film's most exciting episode yet: The 25 Cent Film Awards. This is the culmination of the entire podcast, and it's not just your typical, annual awards show. This is THE awards show for the entire quarter century. In this episode, McNeill and Fiona reveal the winners for all 20 categories that you, the listeners, voted for. May the odds be ever in your favor! Chapters: 00:00 — Intro 00:30 — Theme Song 01:00 — Greetings  02:16 — Cinematography  03:24 — Costume Design 04:54 — Film Editing 06:24  — Makeup and Hairstyling 07:40 — Music (Original Score) 10:17 — Music (Original Song) 12:58 — Production Design 15:07 — Sound 19:23 — Stunts  22:08 — Visual Effects 24:16 — Writing (Adapted Screenplay) 27:03 — Writing (Original Screenplay) 29:51 — Animated Feature Film 32:33 — International Feature Film 34:40 — Actor in a Supporting Role 36:52 — Actress in a Supporting Role 38:31 — Actor in a Leading Role 40:29 — Actress in a Leading Role 44:15 — Directing 48:49 — Best Picture 52:50 — 25 Cent Film Recap/Announcement 57:42 — Outro Follow 25 Cent Film on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/25centfilm/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow McNeill Mullikin on Letterboxd: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://letterboxd.com/McNeillMullikin/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Fair Use Disclaimer: As we embark on this cinematic journey, it's important to note that the discussions and clips shared in this podcast fall under the umbrella of fair use. We aim to provide commentary, analysis, and a nostalgic trip down memory lane. All copyrights belong to their respective owners.

  8. 01/21/2025

    25 Cent Film Awards Nominations

    Host McNeill Mullikin is joined by the show's most frequent guest, Fiona Elsa, for 25 Cent Film's most unique (and shortest) episode yet: the 25 Cent Film Awards Nominations. Imagine if the Oscars held an awards ceremony honoring the last 25 years of film, that's what we are preparing for today. In this episode, the nominations for all 20 categories are revealed, and you, the listeners, will get to cast your votes to determine the winners of the 25 Cent Film Awards! VOTE IN THE 25 CENT FILM AWARDS NOW: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfHZSF1aPT4YESArg9vn3twx1e6srP_LibfYe5xK04lZRUdUw/viewform?usp=sf_link Chapters: 00:00 — Intro 00:30 — Theme Song 01:00 — Greetings and 01:41 — Rules and Framework for the Awards 03:40 — Cinematography  04:13 — Costume Design 05:00 — Film Editing 05:36 — Makeup and Hairstyling 06:29 — Music (Original Score) 07:20 — Music (Original Song) 08:17 — Production Design 08:54 — Sound 09:30 — Stunts  10:34 — Visual Effects 10:59 — Writing (Adapted Screenplay) 11:54 — Writing (Original Screenplay) 12:37 — Animated Feature Film 14:16 — International Feature Film 15:39 — Actor in a Supporting Role 16:42 — Actress in a Supporting Role 17:57 — Actor in a Leading Role 19:08 — Actress in a Leading Role 21:26 — Directing 22:34 — Best Picture 25:12 — Final Thoughts 26:41 — Outro Follow 25 Cent Film on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/25centfilm/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow McNeill Mullikin on Letterboxd: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://letterboxd.com/McNeillMullikin/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Fair Use Disclaimer: As we embark on this cinematic journey, it's important to note that the discussions and clips shared in this podcast fall under the umbrella of fair use. We aim to provide commentary, analysis, and a nostalgic trip down memory lane. All copyrights belong to their respective owners.

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Exploring the world of cinema in the 21st century one year at a time.

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  • Creator
    McNeill Mullikin
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © McNeill Mullikin
  • Show Website
    25 Cent Film