The Cutting Room Floor: “Miami Vice” (2006) (includes podcast)

The legacy of “Miami Vice” is complicated.

The classic franchise that started in 1984 took the city by pop-culture storm is now primarily associated with an aesthetic and color palette rather than the content.

But was the poor reception to the series’ 2006 feature-film debut by Michael Mann the end?

With the film’s 20th anniversary coming up in July, join hosts Dylan Masvidal and Jack Tellier as they analyze the tales of Sonny Crockett and Rico Tubbs. They also discuss the film’s failures, or maybe, its success.

Welcome to episode one of “The Cutting Room Floor.”

This podcast series discusses South Florida’s most polarizing projects from ‘80s reboots to 2016 hip-hop music videos

Dylan Masvidal is a senior at Florida International University majoring in digital journalism. He is drawn to entertainment writing and reporting, hoping to one day host his own talk show or podcast where he can discuss film, music and professional wrestling. His creative influences include Roger Ebert, John Woo and MF DOOM.

Jack Tellier is a digital journalism student at Florida International University who is scheduled to graduate summer 2026. He is also a filmmaker and documentarian.