CHEECH AND CHONG’S NEXT MOVIE
Rather than title their second feature Up in Smoke 2 or Keep on Puffing, Cheech & Chong simply went with Cheech and Chong’s Next Movie. The famed marijuana comedians, Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong, returned two years after the success of Cheech and Chong’s Up in Smoke with a new comedy full of drug-enhanced misadventures. Cheech must contend with an angry neighbor and deal with losing his job. Oh, and he wants to hook up with Evelyn Guerrero. Sadly, her character is not named Mary Jane.
As for Chong, well he meets Red, Cheech’s cousin, and the two cruise around Hollywood in a Ferrari. But their escapades are far different than what Ferris Bueller did on his day off. Next Movie has plenty of cameos and early film appearances by Paul “Pee-wee Herman” Reubens, Cassandra “Elvira” Petersen, and “Body by Jake” Jake Steinfeld among others.
The extras are sparse but fans will get a new interview with star and co-writer Cheech Marin, radio spots and the theatrical trailer.
If you watch this comedy, my advice is not to see it on an empty stomach. You may get the munchies.
