“The short film was directed by Jordan Phoenix and was shot just outside of Orlando. It also stars pro wrestler Matt Cardona and Super Bowl champ Beau Allen. The crew did a pretty good job of blending ’90s action films and early 2000s bro comedy—two things we desperately need more of in 2025.” – Vice
VICE just dropped an article on Thermal Buzz—the new Garage Beer short film I directed starring Jason Kelce, pro wrestler Matt Cardona, and Super Bowl champ Beau Allen. The piece describes it as “beer bros meets Predator… literally,” and honestly, that’s pretty accurate. It’s a mash-up of 90s action flick energy and early-2000s bro comedy—the kind of unhinged combo we probably need more of in 2025.
We shot the film just outside Orlando, building out a sweaty jungle world where Jason Kelce ends up sharing a beer with the Predator. The article calls out how the tone nails that VHS-era absurdity—part Predator, part BeerFest—and even makes a plea for more funny, creative ads like this, saying, “Other than the Super Bowl, funny ads aren’t really a thing anymore… we’re losing recipes.”
Thermal Buzz drops Halloween Day (Oct 31) on Garage Beer’s socials, with special airings during NFL games. Then Predator: Badlands hits theaters the week after, so the timing’s perfect.