https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/movie-chumps--4199005enTV & FilmCopyright Luke Mayohttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f554bc1ba86b2717d52bd3e288c09e47.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/movie-chumps--4199005Sun, 16 Aug 2026 00:51:51 +0000Luke MayoLuke Mayofeeds@spreaker.comLuke Mayo, Corrye Cooke and their locker room of oddball buddies over-analyze a wild mix of films. What's profound? What's ridiculous? We like to think of ourselves as the Beyonce of movie podcasts (whatever the heck THAT means).true7ffe7857-6961-567e-8b52-693676afa834episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-226-master-and-commander-2003--74092480https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74092480Sun, 16 Aug 2026 00:34:00 +0000Luke MayoClassic Russell Crowe. Early Paul Bettany. Peak British Empire. We take to the high seas for this 2003 Peter Weir romp. Some theories why they never made the intended sequels, how the fillmakers made the movie super authentic, and the usual minutia...7233billyboyd,jackaubrey,paulbettany,peterweir,russellboyd,russellcrowefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-225-the-odyssey-2026--73316104https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73316104Sat, 01 Aug 2026 14:39:42 +0000Luke MayoMatt Damon has faced some interesting foes before: The Bellagio, Mars, Carmine Scarpaglia, and Teddy KGB, to name a few. But this time, he's met his match! Luke & Corrye get way too serious about this beauty of a film from the incomparable...7287annehathaway,charlizetheron,christophernolan,himeshpatel,johnleguizamo,jonbernthal,mattdamon,miagoth,odysseus,robertpattinson,samthanamorton,tomholland,zendayafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-224-interview-with-filmmaker-robert-meyer-burnett--72732166https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72732166Sun, 28 Jun 2026 21:13:03 +0000Luke MayoFan of Robservations? You'll love this interview. Never heard of Robservations? You'll love this interview. Just brace yourself for his thoughts on Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade and Goonies. A delightful conversation - from living through the OJ...9438christopherlee,goonies,indianajonesandthelastcrusade,lordoftherings,robertmeyerburnett,supermanreturnsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-223-disclosure-day--72619490https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72619490Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:22:46 +0000Luke MayoThe reviews around Steven Spielberg's 35th film are mixed, but there's no mixing up Luke & Corrye's feelings on the blockbuster: a 9 out of 10 rating for both Chumps. The fellas break down what they loved about it, the few faults that bothered...7432colinfirth,colmandomingo,emilyblunt,johnwilliams,joshoconnor,stevenspielbergfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-222-kingdom-of-heaven-director-s-cut--72048368https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72048368Sun, 17 May 2026 23:50:12 +0000Luke MayoThe theatrical version was a disaster. Critics weren't a fan, and neither were theater-goers. Then Ridley Scott said hold my beer - and released this puppy months later. The 3-hour director's cut is filled to the brim with visual spectacle but it's...6118alexandersiddig,brendangleeson,davidthewlis,edwardnorton,evagreen,jeremyirons,jerusalem,kingbaldwin,liamneeson,orlandobloom,ridleyscott,saladinfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-221-the-running-man-both-versions--71537237https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71537237Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:40:06 +0000Luke Mayo Two completely different films. So much so that it feels wrong calling 2025's The Running Man a remake. Luke & Corrye find a ton of ridiculousness in Arnold Schwarzenegger's version, and timely commentary and nods to modern times in Glenn...67711987,2025,arnoldschwarzenegger,colemandomingo,edgarwright,glennpowell,jesseventura,jimbrown,joshbrolin,killian,mariaconchitaalonso,richarddawson,yaphetkottofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-220-project-hail-mary--71040978https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71040978Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:07:25 +0000Luke MayoThe book was phenomenal. Was the movie able to translate to the big screen? The Chumps were floored...and came to the film from different avenues: Corrye read the book 3 times. Luke read it 0 times. 5858amypascal,andyweir,christophermiller,danielpemberton,drewgoddard,greigfraser,jamesortiz,lionelboyce,phillord,rocky,ryangosling,sandrahuller,themartianfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-219-one-battle-after-another--70002352





]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70002352Thu, 12 Feb 2026 02:47:16 +0000Luke MayoIs One Battle After Another a thriller, a father/daughter film, a black comedy, or a social commentary? Yes to everything. Luke & Corrye sift through all the bananas decisions by Paul Thomas Anderson that makes this an instant classic.





]]>6119alanahaim,beniciodeltoro,chaseinfiniti,leonardodicaprio,michaelbauman,paulthomasanderson,reginahall,seanpenn,teyanataylor,vistavision,woodharrisfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-218-marty-supreme--69500313]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69500313Sun, 18 Jan 2026 23:31:15 +0000Luke MayoTimothée Chalamet and Josh Safdie. What a combination. The young actor and the rising director concoct one of the great New York City films of all time, packed with absolutely bananas situations that ping-pong player Marty Mouser and an array of...]]>7208dariuskhondji,davidmamet,emorycohen,frandrescher,georgegervin,gwynethpaltrow,joshsafdie,kembawalker,kevinoleary,martymouser,martyreisman,nyc,odessaazion,pennjillette,robertpattinson,timotheechalamet,tracymcgrady,tylerokonma,tylerthecreatorfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-217-wake-up-dead-man-a-knives-out-mystery--69162509Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, and once again, gets us exercising our brains and funny bone. Luke hated the cast chemistry but enjoyed everything else especially Josh O'Connor. Corrye found himself fond of the commentary on faith and politics. The Chumps have a ball exploring the nooks and crannies of this puzzle box. PLUS: Remembering Rob Reiner, forgiving Netflix, and Luke's most bizarre 5 Questions yet!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69162509Mon, 22 Dec 2025 02:59:13 +0000Luke MayoA hat trick for Rian Johnson! The director feeds us the third Benoit Blanc film, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, and once again, gets us exercising our brains and funny bone. Luke hated the cast chemistry but enjoyed everything else especially...Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, and once again, gets us exercising our brains and funny bone. Luke hated the cast chemistry but enjoyed everything else especially Josh O'Connor. Corrye found himself fond of the commentary on faith and politics. The Chumps have a ball exploring the nooks and crannies of this puzzle box. PLUS: Remembering Rob Reiner, forgiving Netflix, and Luke's most bizarre 5 Questions yet!]]>7481andrewscott,benoitblanc,caileespaeny,danielcraig,glennclose,jeremyrenner,joshbrolin,joshoconnor,kerrywashington,milakunis,monsignorwicks,rianjohnson,steveyedlin,thomashadenchurchfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-216-predator-badlands--68711703https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68711703Sun, 23 Nov 2025 22:01:47 +0000Luke MayoIt's Dek, Thia, and Bud vs. those rascals at the Weyland-Yutani! On a booby-trapped planet, no less! Luke & Corrye lap up the action sequences and world building that director Dan Trachtenberg brings to his third Predator project. PLUS: the new...6151alien,dantrachtenberg,dek,dimitriusschusterkoloamatangi,ellefanning,endingexplained,genna,predator,weylandyutani,yautjafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-214-nosferatu-2024--68392141]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68392141Mon, 03 Nov 2025 01:39:45 +0000Luke MayoFriend of the Pod Cory K brings his brand of swagger back to Movie Chumps. From mood to cinematography to some truly frightening scenes, Nosferatu proves to be a worthy watch from the always reliable Robert Eggers. But the fellas explain why this is...]]>6038aarontaylorjohnson,billskarsgard,bramstoker,dracula,emmacorrin,jarinblaschke,lily-rosedepp,nicholashoult,roberteggers,willemdafoefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-215-springsteen-deliver-me-from-nowhere--68391899https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68391899Mon, 03 Nov 2025 01:08:28 +0000Luke MayoThis biopic gets a metric ton correct: the facts, the casting, the early 80s atmosphere, the motivations behind the Nebraska album. But Luke & Corrye believe Scott Cooper misses with trying to stick the landing. The Chumps adore Jeremy Allen White...6420brucespringsteen,coltsneck,davidkrumholtz,jeremyallenwhite,jeremystrong,jonlandau,marcmaron,odessayoung,paulwalterhauser,scottcooper,stephengrahamfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-213-the-long-walk-and-hoosiers--67957673https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67957673Tue, 30 Sep 2025 22:46:14 +0000Luke MayoStephen King's latest book-to-movie adaptation is a winner, from top to bottom. And Hoosiers is the GOAT of sports movies (and Luke's GOAT, period). As our country wrestles with unsettling events, Luke & Corrye reflect on a deeper meaning for The...8578basketball,benwang,cooperhoffman,davidjonsson,genehackman,indiana,jimmychitwood,markhamill,stephenking,themajorfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-212-lethal-weapon-1987--67410683https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67410683Mon, 18 Aug 2025 01:24:26 +0000Luke MayoGibson and Glover. The chemistry isn't second to none. Toss in some dynamite Gary Busey hijinx (who calls themselves Mr. Joshua?), Shane Black's wacky writing, and of course that sultry saxophone - and you've got yourself a bonafide modern classic!...6214alleong,christmasmovie,dannyglover,darlenelove,garybusey,losangeles,martinriggs,melgibson,mitchellryan,richarddonner,rogermurtaugh,saxophone,stephengoldblatt,tomatkins,traciwolfefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-211-superman-2025--67063799https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67063799Mon, 21 Jul 2025 23:50:10 +0000Luke MayoIt's the best 8 out of 10 movies we've seen in years. James Gunn takes a crack at Superman - and it works quite swimmingly. Luke & Corrye fall in love with the character chemistry (Mr. Terrific and Guy Gardner, Clark and Lois), the well-timed...7283anthonycarrigan,davidcorenswet,edigathegi,greenlantern,guygardner,hawkgirl,isabelamerced,jamesgunn,lexluthor,metamorpho,mrterrific,nathanfillion,nicholashoult,rachelbrosnahan,supergirl,wendellpiercefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-210-28-years-later--66827314https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66827314Tue, 01 Jul 2025 23:36:52 +0000Luke MayoA worthy addition to the 28 ___ Later saga, no doubt! Director Danny Boyle (with help from writer Alex Garland and cinematographer Anthony Dod Mantle) hits an absolute moonshot with 28 Years Later - the third installment - though better if you think...782328dayslater,28weekslater,aarontaylor-johnson,alexgarland,alfiewilliams,anthonydodmantle,dannyboyle,jackoconnell,jimmy,jodiecomer,ralphfiennesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-209-total-recall-1990--66144240https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66144240Mon, 19 May 2025 01:55:28 +0000Luke MayoIt's quintessential Arnold! What a way to kick off the 1990s - with a futuristic, Paul Verhoeven-directed beauty with old school practical effects on full display. Luke & Corrye have a riot on the rewatch, as the Chumps visit Mars, poke fun at...7024arnoldschwarzenegger,deannorris,ending,jerrygoldsmith,kuato,mars,michaelironside,paulverhoeven,rachelticotin,ronnycox,sharonstone,venusvillefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-208-sinners--65770152https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65770152Sun, 27 Apr 2025 20:23:48 +0000Luke MayoLuke wastes little time explaining why he gave Sinners a "12 out of 10" once the credits hit, and Corrye articulates why he's already pre-ordered the Blu-Ray steelbook (despite no release date yet). Ryan Coogler joins the short list of "can't wait to...6589autumnduraldarkapaw,blues,buddyguy,chicago,delroylindo,ending,haileesteinfeld,jackoconnell,jaymelawson,lijunli,ludwiggoransson,michaelbjordan,milescaton,mississippi,omarmiller,ryancoogler,vampires,wunmimosakufalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-207-mickey-17--64907745https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64907745Sun, 16 Mar 2025 01:41:40 +0000Luke MayoA wet fart from famed director Bong Joon Ho? Luke & Corrye lean "yes." Though Robert Pattinson sparkles as the titular character, much of this novel-based film didn't quite land for the Chumps. Luke explains his small beef with author Edward...5609bongjoonho,dariuskhondji,edwardashton,hollidaygrainger,markruffalo,mickey7,naomiackie,niflheim,robertpattinson,stevenyeun,tonicollettefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-206-training-day--64615483https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64615483Fri, 28 Feb 2025 01:13:04 +0000Luke MayoAlmost a quarter century after the Denzel Washington classic hit the big screen, Luke & Corrye explore what made this banger such a riot of an L.A. film! From overacting from Dr. Dre to a dynamite Ethan Hawke performance to that intense as hell...6094antoinefuqua,denzelwashington,drdre,ethanhawke,evamendez,scottglenn,snoopdogfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-205-juror-2--63755697https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63755697Sun, 19 Jan 2025 23:33:09 +0000Luke MayoWe're headed down to Rowdy's Hideaway and then the courtroom to see what Clint Eastwood is cooking in what could be his final film behind the camera. Luke & Corrye comb through the ingredients that made this film so darn intriguing from start to...6517amyaquino,chrismessina,clinteastwood,ending,francescaeastwood,gabrielbasso,jksimmons,kiefersutherland,nicholashoult,tonicollette,zoeydeutschfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-204-the-insider--63481959https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63481959Fri, 27 Dec 2024 01:54:37 +0000Luke MayoIt's quite the concoction: Pacino, Crowe, Michael Mann, and Christopher Plummer as 60 Minutes legend Mike Wallace (plus that berzerker courtroom scene from Bruce McGill!). Luke & Corrye have a ball rewatching 1999's The Insider. From the Big...615560minutes,alpacino,awards,brucemcgill,cbs,christopherplummer,dantespinotti,dianevenora,lowellbergman,michaelgambon,michaelmann,mikewallace,oscars,philipbakerhall,russellcrowe,tobaccofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-203-gladiator-ii--63066561https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63066561Sat, 30 Nov 2024 01:41:47 +0000Luke MayoWas Denzel Washington fantastic or was he just Denzel? Did Paul Mescal bring the same energy in the lead role as Russell Crowe? These are just two of the many questions Luke & Corrye waxed philosophical on, as the Chumps trade punches on the...6074connienielsen,denzelwashington,derekjacobi,fredhechinger,johnmathieson,josephquinn,liorraz,maximus,paulmescal,pedropascal,ridleyscott,russellcrowefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-202-salem-s-lot-and-something-wicked-this-way-comes--62679135https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62679135Sun, 10 Nov 2024 03:52:55 +0000Luke MayoIt's a Halloween special! Two movies, one episode. The Chumps welcome back Cory K to discuss the new Stephen King adaptation Salem's Lot before burrowing through the delightful 1983 Something Wicked This Way Comes. Two movies about small town America...6417alfrewoodard,billcamp,dianeladd,garydauberman,jasonrobards,jonathanpryce,lewispullman,makenzieleigh,marygracecanfield,pamgrier,pilouasbaek,stephenking,williamsadlerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-201-joker-folie-a-deux--62346475https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62346475Sun, 13 Oct 2024 00:48:05 +0000Luke MayoFor the first time in the podcast's five-year history, Luke & Corrye are flummoxed over a film. What was Todd Phillips trying to tell us with Joker Folie a Deux? What was his message? Why that "twist" ending? PLUS: the major role that fan favorite...5566arthurfleck,batman,brendangleeson,catherinekeener,endingexplained,garypuddles,gothamcity,harleyquinn,harveydent,joaquinphoenix,ladygaga,lawrencesher,scottsilver,stevecoogan,toddphillips,zaziebeetzfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-200-interviewing-james-stuntman-mike--61667986https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61667986Sun, 15 Sep 2024 01:12:59 +0000Luke MayoA major milestone for Luke & Corrye, as the Chumps hit their 200th episode! Thing is, the boys decided to do a little something different. No film breakdowns. Instead? An interview about the state of film and other cinema whatnot with James...5618interview,james,stuntmanmikefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-199-alien-romulus--61147049https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61147049Sun, 25 Aug 2024 14:42:50 +0000Luke MayoDon't ingest the negative feedback you're seeing online: this thing is fantastic! A more than worthy addition to the franchise. Luke & Corrye have minimal nitpicks and quite a lot of praise, epecially for director Fede Alvarez and this team of...5601aileenwu,andy,archierenaux,benjaminwallfisch,bjorn,caileespaeny,davidjohnsson,ending,facehuggers,fedealvarez,galoolivarez,isabelamerced,rain,ridleyscott,spikefearn,weylandyutanifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-198-saving-private-ryan--60855864https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60855864Tue, 30 Jul 2024 02:01:59 +0000Luke MayoTwo conclusions on the rewatch: 1) it's still extremely difficult to view this film, and 2) it's hard to finish this film and NOT think there's a strong argument to call this the greatest movie of all time. From the way Spielberg brings the harrowing...6816adamgoldberg,barrypepper,bryancranston,edwardburns,ending,giavanniribisi,januszkaminski,jeremydavies,mattdamon,nilandbrothers,oscars,paulgiamatti,stevenspielberg,teddanson,tomhanks,tomsizemore,truestory,vindiesel,ww2falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-197-legends-of-the-fall--60484475https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60484475Mon, 24 Jun 2024 00:23:20 +0000Luke MayoCorrye put it best: they just don't make 'em like this anymore. The film may be known as Brad Pitt's true coming out party, but Legends of the Fall is a bonafide banger. Edward Zwick makes his second all-timer (after Glory), as he introduces us to the...5899aidanquinn,alberta,anthonyhopkins,bartthebear,bradpitt,canada,decker,edwardzwick,filminglocations,gordontootoosis,henrythomas,jimharrison,johntoll,juliaormond,karinalombard,ludlow,montana,onestab,tantoocardinal,tristanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-196-furiosa--60258218https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60258218Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:56:21 +0000Luke MayoFuriosa: A Mad Max Saga rips and roars through the entire 148 minutes. As Corrye and Luke explain, the longest of the Mad Max films features plenty to love: Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth chewing up scenes; George Miller concocting another...5794alylabrowne,anyataylorjoy,bulletfarmer,charleefraser,chrishemsworth,doofwarrior,endingexplained,georgemiller,greenplace,immortanjoe,madmax,peopleeater,praetorianjack,simonduggan,tomburke,tomhardyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-195-robocop--59570105https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59570105Sun, 21 Apr 2024 01:07:59 +0000Luke MayoThe biting satire still holds up! Luke and Corrye pick through Paul Verhoeven's message-laden dystopian action flim from 1987 - a film that comes up smelling like roses in terms of the casting, and its rogue's gallery of villains. The Chumps marvel at...5722acid,alexmurphy,clarenceboddicker,danoherlihy,detroit,ed209,i'llbuythatforadollar,jostvacano,kurtwoodsmith,leezagibbons,miguelferrer,nancyallen,nukem,omniconsumerproducts,paulverhoeven,peterweller,ronnycox,satire,sequelfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-194-big-trouble-in-little-china--59074407https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59074407Sun, 17 Mar 2024 02:16:07 +0000Luke MayoA rollicking good time! John Carpenter delivers an absurd cult classic, with help from super trucker Jack Burton! Cory Kesselring joins Luke and Corrye to discuss the fight choreography, the location of Little China, and the downside of the often...517580s,cultclassic,deancundey,dennisdun,eggshen,ending,jackburton,jameshong,johncarpenter,kimcattrall,kurtrussell,prelude,sanfrancisco,sequel,specialeffects,wangfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-193-the-iron-claw--58986056https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58986056Sun, 10 Mar 2024 01:28:22 +0000Luke MayoNot many had Zac Efron crushing this role on their 2023 Bingo card, but here we are. A24 pumps out another banger, this time, the tragic tale of the Von Erich family. Luke and Corrye welcome friend of the pod Cory K back to the podcast to discuss the...6175a24,fritzvonerich,harleyrace,harrisdickinson,holtmccallany,jeremyallenwhite,jerryjarrett,lilyjames,matyaserdely,mauratierney,maxwellfriedman,ricflair,seandurkin,texastornado,vonerich,zacefronfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-192-dune-part-two--58904198https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58904198Sun, 03 Mar 2024 03:11:11 +0000Luke MayoDenis Villeneuve did it again. What a spectacle. A true 10 out of 10. Luke & Corrye return after a two-month hiatus to bring you a recap STRAIGHT OUT OF THE THEATER on Dune: Part Two.5792arrakis,austinbutler,christopherwalken,denisvilleneuve,dunemessiah,feydrautha,florencepugh,frankherbert,fremen,harkonnen,javierbardem,joshbrolin,leaseydoux,paulatreides,rebeccaferguson,stellanskarsgard,timotheechalamet,zendayafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-191-the-holdovers--58155692https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58155692Sat, 30 Dec 2023 16:24:32 +0000Luke Mayo"A thoroughly refreshing glass of water." Those words from esteemed co-host Corrye, as the Chumps visit Barton Academy - an island of grief for three of our favorite characters of the movie year. A crowd-pleaser with heart, Paul Giamatti, newcomer...6020alexanderpayne,bartonacademy,bradyhepner,carriepreston,davinejoyrandolph,dominicsessa,eigilbryld,iandolley,jimkaplan,michaelprovost,oscars,paulgiamatti,paulhunham,tatedonovanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-190-beetlejuice--58113119https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58113119Mon, 25 Dec 2023 03:42:56 +0000Luke MayoMichael Keaton puts on a dazzling display in this true showcase of Tim Burton's wild imagination. Luke and Corrye have a ball revisiting memorable performances from a large swath of actors: Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, and Winona Ryder who sparkles in...7197alecbaldwin,catherineohara,dannyelfman,dickcavett,geenadavis,glennshadix,jeffreyjones,juno,lydia,michaelkeaton,otho,robertgoulet,sequel,sylviasidney,timburton,winonaryderfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-189-pee-wee-s-big-adventure--58033571https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58033571Sun, 17 Dec 2023 03:53:44 +0000Luke MayoZany. If you can define this film in one word, it's zany. Luke & Corrye take a trip down memory lane exploring a film that was a sensation then and a cult classic now. Who can forget Large Marge? The dancing sequence to "Tequila" in the biker bar?...6584dannyelfman,dianesalinger,dottie,egdaily,francis,janhooks,largemarge,markholton,paulreubens,philhartman,simone,timburton,twistedsisterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-188-batman-returns--57963152Batman. This time, Bruce Wayne deals with MULTIPLE headcases. The Chumps have a ball holding a magnifying glass to Burton’s tricks, themes, lighting, and gadgets. And Christopher Walken’s in this, so expect an impression or four.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57963152Sun, 10 Dec 2023 01:24:23 +0000Luke MayoPrime Michelle Pfeiffer. Prime Danny DeVito. And some Grade-A Michael Keaton as well. Tim Burton was in his bag, as the kids say, with the follow-up to his Jack Nicholson-infested megahit Batman. This time, Bruce Wayne deals with MULTIPLE headcases....Batman. This time, Bruce Wayne deals with MULTIPLE headcases. The Chumps have a ball holding a magnifying glass to Burton’s tricks, themes, lighting, and gadgets. And Christopher Walken’s in this, so expect an impression or four.]]>6788batcave,brucewayne,catwoman,christopherwalken,dannydevito,dannyelfman,michaelkeaton,michellepfeiffer,oswaldcobblepot,paulreubens,penguin,selinakylefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-187-unforgiven--57898260https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57898260Sun, 03 Dec 2023 20:34:24 +0000Luke MayoMany consider it the greatest Western of all time. Clint Eastwood's comeback to the genre in 1992 proved to be a beast at the Oscar's the following year. Luke and Corrye explore: the nature of violence in this film and how it's portrayed compared to...7711annathomson,anthonyjames,clinteastwood,ending,englishbob,francesfisher,genehackman,jaimzwoolvet,littlebill,morganfreeman,richardharris,saulrubinek,skinny,williammunnyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-186-the-outlaw-josey-wales--57808175https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57808175Sun, 26 Nov 2023 02:51:01 +0000Luke MayoClassic Clint Eastwood. The Chumps revisit the 1976 Western and are reminded of how much of a motley crew Josey Wales manages to gather up during his revenge and escape quest. Luke & Corrye explore Clint's moves behind the camera as well: his...6672billmckinney,captainterrill,chiefdangeorge,clinteastwood,fletcher,geraldinekeams,johnvernon,joseywales,lauralee,littlemoonlight,lonewattie,philkaufman,sondralocke,tenbears,uncleleo,willsampsonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-185-the-killer--57707327https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57707327Sun, 19 Nov 2023 03:08:42 +0000Luke MayoDavid Fincher does it again! A slow burn but a banger of a suspense/thriller. Lesser Fincher, you've heard? You heard wrong. Every frame and nuance is a delight, as Luke & Corrye recount what they discovered as they followed Michael Fassbender's...6448arlisshoward,atticusross,charlesparnell,davidfincher,erikmesserschmidt,michaelfassbender,moniqueganderton,sophiecharlotte,tildaswinton,trentreznorfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-184-tombstone--57608090https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57608090Mon, 13 Nov 2023 00:52:00 +0000Luke MayoVal Kilmer and Kurt Russell are simply untouchable in here. One of the better 1-2 punches in moviedom. Luke & Corrye quote up a storm, before wondering: why is Jason Priestley in this? Why is the opening sequence introducing the Cowboys so...6719billpaxton,billybobthornton,billyzane,curlybill,danadelany,docholliday,georgepcosmatos,ikeclanton,jasonpriestley,johnnyringo,kurtrussell,michaelbiehn,okcorral,powersboothe,robertmitchum,samelliott,stephenlang,thomashadenchurch,valkilmer,wyattearpfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-183-evil-dead-rise--57512759https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57512759Sat, 04 Nov 2023 20:36:20 +0000Luke MayoSo much blood. So many wild kills and gnarliness. So many flowers for Alyssa Sutherland's peformance. And how about that opening six minutes? Director Lee Cronin adds a banger to the Evil Dead franchise and has Luke & Corrye thirsting for more!6338alyssasutherland,brucecampbell,cabinscene,ending,gabrielleechols,leecronin,lilysullivan,morgandavies,nellfisher,samraimifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-182-killers-of-the-flower-moon--57422057Killers of the Flower Moon and Oppenheimer. Martin Scorsese explores new territory (especially with the ending) while wading through familiar grounds. And boy do we have some thoughts on Brendan Fraser's 3 minutes of screen time!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57422057Sat, 28 Oct 2023 16:04:38 +0000Luke MayoWe knew Robert De Niro would be good. But we were blown away by Leonardo DiCaprio's performance and were absolutely astonished by Ms. Lily Gladstone. Luke & Corrye explain why the next Oscars will be a head-to-head battle between Killers of the...Killers of the Flower Moon and Oppenheimer. Martin Scorsese explores new territory (especially with the ending) while wading through familiar grounds. And boy do we have some thoughts on Brendan Fraser's 3 minutes of screen time!]]>7342brendanfraser,ending,ericroth,ernestburkhart,jackwhite,jesseplemons,johnlithgow,leonardodicaprio,lilygladstone,martinscorsese,mollieburkhart,oklahoma,osage,robbierobertson,robertdeniro,rodrigoprieto,tantoocardinal,thelmaschoonmakerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-181-zombieland--57346221https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57346221Sun, 22 Oct 2023 20:39:53 +0000Luke MayoA good old-fashioned romp! Fun, comical, and clever, this 2009 gem includes one of the great cameos of all time with Bill Murray. Luke & Corrye chop through all the junk they admired in this film, from Columbus' rules to Amber Heard's creepy scene...5622abigailbreslin,amberheard,amusementpark,billmurray,columbus,davidsardy,emmastone,gavinpolone,jesseeisenberg,metallica,michaelbonvillain,paulwernick,rhettreese,rules,sequel,tallahassee,wichita,woodyharrelson,zombiesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-180-the-menu--57239791https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57239791Sun, 15 Oct 2023 13:01:17 +0000Luke MayoWhat's the line? Don't eat. TASTE. Luke & Corrye fulfill their "mouthfeel" duties as they power through every delicious morsel of this criminally underrated black comedy. A commentary for the ages on class, celebrity, and society. Bon Appétit!7054anyataylorjoy,arturocastro,hawthorne,hongchau,janetmcteer,johnleguizamo,judithlight,julianslowik,lillian,margot,nicholashoult,ralphfiennes,reedbirney,restaurant,tylerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-179-the-conjuring--57150447The Conjuring. The 2013 fright fest blends realism and tension into a smorgasbord that has us viewers wondering what in the world is coming out of the shadows next. Vera Farmiga and Lili Taylor carry the torch here, but not far behind is Patrick Wilson and some stellar casting choices for the Perron family kiddos. Luke & Corrye dive into what separates this horror flick
from so many others. PLUS: was the Ahsoka finale able to stick the landing? And was Rich Cohen able to bang out another non-fiction gem, this time, centered around 1980s hoops?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57150447Sun, 08 Oct 2023 01:18:52 +0000Luke MayoThere's jump scares and there's The Conjuring. The 2013 fright fest blends realism and tension into a smorgasbord that has us viewers wondering what in the world is coming out of the shadows next. Vera Farmiga and Lili Taylor carry the torch here, but...The Conjuring. The 2013 fright fest blends realism and tension into a smorgasbord that has us viewers wondering what in the world is coming out of the shadows next. Vera Farmiga and Lili Taylor carry the torch here, but not far behind is Patrick Wilson and some stellar casting choices for the Perron family kiddos. Luke & Corrye dive into what separates this horror flick
from so many others. PLUS: was the Ahsoka finale able to stick the landing? And was Rich Cohen able to bang out another non-fiction gem, this time, centered around 1980s hoops?]]>7385amityville,annabelle,bathsheba,edandlorrainewarren,edwarren,jameswan,josephbishara,kirkmorri,lilitaylor,lorrainewarren,patrickwilson,ronlivingston,verafarmigafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-178-a-quiet-place--57019614The Office alum catches everyone off guard by delivering a tension-filled thriller/horror film that featured his wife Emily Blunt and memorable performances by two unknown youngsters. PLUS: One of the strikes is over! Corrye helps us make sense of the deal between the writers and studios; Luke tries to explain why Tom Brady's awesome legacy may take a bullet or two over time; and a look at Martin Scorsese's "retirement" plan.

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57019614Sun, 01 Oct 2023 23:00:56 +0000Luke MayoLet's be honest: this is sort of a masterclass in directing by John Krasinski here. The Office alum catches everyone off guard by delivering a tension-filled thriller/horror film that featured his wife Emily Blunt and memorable performances by two...The Office alum catches everyone off guard by delivering a tension-filled thriller/horror film that featured his wife Emily Blunt and memorable performances by two unknown youngsters. PLUS: One of the strikes is over! Corrye helps us make sense of the deal between the writers and studios; Luke tries to explain why Tom Brady's awesome legacy may take a bullet or two over time; and a look at Martin Scorsese's "retirement" plan.

]]>7151bryanwoods,charlottebruuschristensen,christophertellefsen,emilyblunt,filminglocations,johnkrasinski,marcobeltrami,millicentsimmonds,monsters,noahjupe,scottbeck,upstatenewyorkfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-177-warrior--56917156Warrior, we get two! The 1-2-3 punch of Tom Hardy, Nick Nolte, and Joel Edgerton catapult this underrated 2011 fight drama in "best sports films of all time" category. The Chumps explain how director Gavin O'Connor overcomes cliche landmines, why the school principal is one of the great characters in the film, and how the cinematographer manages to capture so much authenticity in what appears to be a ridiculous premise, at times, on paper. PLUS: Ezra Bridger and Thrawn finally show up in Ahsoka. AND: the "breath smells like a mugshot" comment that got Corrye cackling like a hyena in 5 Questions.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56917156Sun, 24 Sep 2023 16:03:20 +0000Luke MayoForget one underdog. In Warrior, we get two! The 1-2-3 punch of Tom Hardy, Nick Nolte, and Joel Edgerton catapult this underrated 2011 fight drama in "best sports films of all time" category. The Chumps explain how director Gavin O'Connor overcomes...Warrior, we get two! The 1-2-3 punch of Tom Hardy, Nick Nolte, and Joel Edgerton catapult this underrated 2011 fight drama in "best sports films of all time" category. The Chumps explain how director Gavin O'Connor overcomes cliche landmines, why the school principal is one of the great characters in the film, and how the cinematographer manages to capture so much authenticity in what appears to be a ridiculous premise, at times, on paper. PLUS: Ezra Bridger and Thrawn finally show up in Ahsoka. AND: the "breath smells like a mugshot" comment that got Corrye cackling like a hyena in 5 Questions.]]>6175anthonytambakis,brendanconlon,bryancallen,cliffdorfman,dancaldwell,frankgrillo,gavinoconnor,jennifermorrison,joeledgerton,kevindunn,kurtangle,masanobutakayanagi,nicknolte,paddyconlon,pittsburgh,tomhardy,tommyconlon,tommyriordanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-176-born-on-the-fourth-of-july--56826915Platoon, didn't. PLUS: all the cameos and familiar faces we loved; Ahsoka delivers its best episode yet; and Luke & Corrye pick their all-time NBA starting five.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56826915Sun, 17 Sep 2023 02:49:21 +0000Luke MayoAstonishing. Tom Cruise is flat out astonishing. Luke watches it for the first time, and explains his ridiculous reason why it took him 34 years to do so. Meanwhile, Corrye articulates the arguments Oliver Stone makes against Vietnam in ways the...Platoon, didn't. PLUS: all the cameos and familiar faces we loved; Ahsoka delivers its best episode yet; and Luke & Corrye pick their all-time NBA starting five.]]>6717bryanlarkin,frankwhaley,jerrylevine,kyrasedgwick,massapequa,oliverstone,robertrichardson,ronkovic,tomberenger,tomcruise,vietnamwar,willemdafoefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-175-wall-street--56747637Wall Street, while poking fun at John C. McGinley's antics, the cheesy clumps of dialogue ("this turkey is braindead!"), Hal Holbrook's platitudes, and Sean Young. PLUS: the moral force of Martin Sheen's Carl Fox, and why Daryl Hannah doesn't deserve a Razzie award for her performance.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56747637Sat, 09 Sep 2023 20:00:30 +0000Luke MayoGordon Gecko. Bud Fox. 1980s sleaze & greed. The Chumps pluck out the best of Oliver Stone's 1987 smash hit Wall Street, while poking fun at John C. McGinley's antics, the cheesy clumps of dialogue ("this turkey is braindead!"), Hal Holbrook's...Wall Street, while poking fun at John C. McGinley's antics, the cheesy clumps of dialogue ("this turkey is braindead!"), Hal Holbrook's platitudes, and Sean Young. PLUS: the moral force of Martin Sheen's Carl Fox, and why Daryl Hannah doesn't deserve a Razzie award for her performance.]]>6053anacotsteel,bluestar,budfox,charliesheen,darylhannah,gordongecko,halholbrook,jameskaren,jamesspader,johncmcginley,joshmostel,martinsheen,michaeldouglas,oliverstone,rudygecko,saulrubinek,seanyoung,terencestampfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-174-platoon--56679104Ahsoka continues its momentum for episode 3.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56679104Sun, 03 Sep 2023 21:56:10 +0000Luke MayoNothing ushers in the start of Oliver Stone's dynamite run of films like the haunting Adagio for Strings classical music piece and the blockbuster performances by Willem Dafoe and Tom Berenger. Luke & Corrye shine a spotlight on Stone's ability to...Ahsoka continues its momentum for episode 3.]]>64551986,barnes,charliesheen,elias,forestwhitaker,johncmcginley,johnnydepp,keithdavid,kevindillon,livingcolor,oliverstone,robertrichardson,tomberenger,vietnam,willemdafoefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-173-the-grey--56604705The Grey. But we were wrong; to quote Christopher Wallace - DEAD wrong. The Grey is neck-deep in existentialism and big-picture themes that were camouflaged in the initial trailers. PLUS: Corrye's provocative take on Scooby-Do, and Luke brings us another "late to the party" recommendation.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56604705Sun, 27 Aug 2023 15:21:23 +0000Luke MayoLiam Neeson versus everyone. That's what we all assumed coming into The Grey. But we were wrong; to quote Christopher Wallace - DEAD wrong. The Grey is neck-deep in existentialism and big-picture themes that were camouflaged in the initial trailers....The Grey. But we were wrong; to quote Christopher Wallace - DEAD wrong. The Grey is neck-deep in existentialism and big-picture themes that were camouflaged in the initial trailers. PLUS: Corrye's provocative take on Scooby-Do, and Luke brings us another "late to the party" recommendation.]]>6194anneopenshaw,dallasroberts,dermotmulroney,diaz,ending,frankgrillo,henrick,joeanderson,joecarnahan,jonathanbitonti,liamneeson,marcstreitenfeld,masanobutakayanagi,nonsoanozie,ottway,rogerbarton,wolvesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-172-the-mist--56523792The Mist's CGI monsters. PLUS: Director Frank Darabont pulls a John Cazale - except he really doesn't.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56523792Sun, 20 Aug 2023 03:02:37 +0000Luke MayoA difficult rewatch, given one of the more devastating endings in film history. Luke & Corrye explain why it's also the PERFECT ending. And how about this cast? Toby Jones, Marcia Gay Harden, Andre Braugher, and Steve Kerr lookalike William...The Mist's CGI monsters. PLUS: Director Frank Darabont pulls a John Cazale - except he really doesn't.]]>6096andrebraugher,book,ending,jeffreydemunn,laurieholden,marciagayharden,markisham,nathangamble,rohnschmidt,samwitwer,stephenking,thomasjane,tobyjones,williamsadlerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-171-the-green-mile--56456564The Green Mile is NOT the quintessential prison movie. A haunting but uplifting film that grapples with the finality of death, the Chumps sift through the tall grass to capture the heart & soul of Frank Darabont's follow-up to the The Shawshank Redemption. Corrye explains why this is a dynamite page-to-screen adaptation from Stephen King's genius mind. The Chumps reflect on the cast, the score, and so much more.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56456564Sun, 13 Aug 2023 17:34:28 +0000Luke MayoMichael Clarke Duncan's John Coffey is the quintessential "gentle giant," but The Green Mile is NOT the quintessential prison movie. A haunting but uplifting film that grapples with the finality of death, the Chumps sift through the tall grass to...The Green Mile is NOT the quintessential prison movie. A haunting but uplifting film that grapples with the finality of death, the Chumps sift through the tall grass to capture the heart & soul of Frank Darabont's follow-up to the The Shawshank Redemption. Corrye explains why this is a dynamite page-to-screen adaptation from Stephen King's genius mind. The Chumps reflect on the cast, the score, and so much more.]]>5495barrypepper,bonniehunt,davidmorse,davidtattersall,ending,frankdarabont,garysinise,grahamgreene,jamescromwell,jeffreydemunn,michaelclarkeduncan,michaeljeter,mrjingles,oscars,prison,samrockwell,thomasnewman,tomhanksfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-170-oppenheimer--56379747JFK. PLUS: how do you pronounce biopic? Corrye found the right answer but Luke isn't having it.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56379747Sat, 05 Aug 2023 20:15:28 +0000Luke MayoLuke & Corrye are in agreement: Best movie of the year so far. It should run the table at the Oscars unless Killers of the Flower Moon packs as much wallop as the book does. We ask the tough questions: How good WAS Cillian Murphy as Oppenheimer?...JFK. PLUS: how do you pronounce biopic? Corrye found the right answer but Luke isn't having it.]]>6398alberteinstein,aldenehrenreich,bennysafdie,caseyaffleck,christophernolan,cillianmurphy,daviddastmalchian,davidkrumholtz,emilyblunt,florencepugh,hoytevanhoytema,jackquaid,jasonclarke,jeantatlock,joshhartnett,kennethbranagh,mattdamon,ramimalek,robertdowneyjrfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-169-john-wick-chapter-4--56295083https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56295083Sat, 29 Jul 2023 21:56:36 +0000Luke MayoCorrye calls this film the 3rd best action film of all time. The Chumps welcome back Cory K from the podcast That Sounds Terrible; Go On to reflect on the fourth John Wick installment. How good is the choreography? How exceptional is the villainous...5756billskarsgard,chadstahelski,clancybrown,donnieyen,hiroyukisanada,ianmcshane,keanureeves,lancereddick,laurencefishburne,michaelfinch,mrnobody,nataliatena,osakacontinental,rinasawayama,scottadkins,shamieranderson,shayhatten,winstonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-168-indiana-jones-and-the-dial-of-destiny--56038075https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56038075Sun, 09 Jul 2023 01:44:31 +0000Luke MayoSpoiler Alert: this one tops Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Indiana Jones is back, and so are Luke & Corrye after some summer vacation time. The Chumps head back to the theater as Dial of Destiny, and Phoebe Waller-Bridge, hit the big screen....6093antoniobanderas,archimedes,boydholbrook,ending,harrisonford,helenashaw,jonathanrhysdavies,karenallen,madsmikkelsen,phoebewallerbridge,shaunettereneewilson,teddy,timetravel,tobyjonesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-167-indiana-jones-and-the-kingdom-of-the-crystal-skull--54989858that bad? Yes....and no. Luke & Corrye admit to its obvious faults (and some pitfalls you may not have considered) while saluting its charms and classic Indiana Jones tropes. Was the wedding at the end too much? Why is Luke so mad about Shia Lebouf swinging through the jungle on vines? Why no John Rhys-Davies? Didn't Shia LaBeouf actually kind of crush the Mutt role? PLUS: Corrye spits out a fantastic alternative idea for a 4th Indy film - if it came out in the '90s.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54989858Sun, 25 Jun 2023 14:33:37 +0000Luke MayoWas the fourth Indy film really that bad? Yes....and no. Luke & Corrye admit to its obvious faults (and some pitfalls you may not have considered) while saluting its charms and classic Indiana Jones tropes. Was the wedding at the end too much? Why...that bad? Yes....and no. Luke & Corrye admit to its obvious faults (and some pitfalls you may not have considered) while saluting its charms and classic Indiana Jones tropes. Was the wedding at the end too much? Why is Luke so mad about Shia Lebouf swinging through the jungle on vines? Why no John Rhys-Davies? Didn't Shia LaBeouf actually kind of crush the Mutt role? PLUS: Corrye spits out a fantastic alternative idea for a 4th Indy film - if it came out in the '90s.]]>6144cateblanchett,indianajones,johnhurt,karenallen,raywinstone,shialebeouf,stevenspielbergfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-166-indiana-jones-and-the-last-crusade--54481380Stars Wars eying Stringer Bell, before diving into the third and some argue best of the Indiana Jones saga. Cory Kesselring joins the Chumps to discuss: Sean Connery stealing the show as Henry Jones Senior, Marcus Brody being a bumbling fool, Sallah's
triumphant return, the late River Phoenix, and the gauntlet at the end. PLUS: Corrye explains how he can choose Raiders as his favorite film of all time - but pick Last Crusade as his favorite Indiana Jones film.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54481380Sun, 18 Jun 2023 01:36:29 +0000Luke MayoWe cover Stallone vs. Schwarzenegger, and Stars Wars eying Stringer Bell, before diving into the third and some argue best of the Indiana Jones saga. Cory Kesselring joins the Chumps to discuss: Sean Connery stealing the show as Henry Jones Senior,...Stars Wars eying Stringer Bell, before diving into the third and some argue best of the Indiana Jones saga. Cory Kesselring joins the Chumps to discuss: Sean Connery stealing the show as Henry Jones Senior, Marcus Brody being a bumbling fool, Sallah's
triumphant return, the late River Phoenix, and the gauntlet at the end. PLUS: Corrye explains how he can choose Raiders as his favorite film of all time - but pick Last Crusade as his favorite Indiana Jones film.]]>6875alisondoody,austria,denholmelliott,douglasslocumbe,elsaschneider,ending,harrisonford,holygrail,johnrhysdavies,johnwilliams,julianglover,knight,marcusbrody,oscars,petra,riverphoenix,sallah,seanconnery,stevenspielberg,walterdonovanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-165-indiana-jones-and-the-temple-of-doom--54221394
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54221394Sun, 11 Jun 2023 02:31:07 +0000Luke MayoA makeshift roller coaster ride. Lots of bugs. Too much screaming from Kate Capshaw. And everyone's favorite sidekick: Short Round. The 2nd Indiana Jones film holds up well...but comes equipped with a healthy dose of bullsh*t and racism. Luke &...
]]>6302amrishpuri,danaykroyd,harrisonford,johnwilliams,katecapshaw,kehuyquan,molaram,prequel,sequel,shortround,stevenspielberg,thuggee,williescottfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-164-raiders-of-the-lost-ark--54092953Jesus film, and express concerns about a direct sequel to The Thing.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54092953Sun, 04 Jun 2023 21:00:52 +0000Luke MayoA perfect film. Corrye's all-time favorite movie. It's also arguably Steven Spielberg's best. The Chumps pluck out the pulpy storytelling decisions, the douchebaggery of Belloq & Toht, the genius ad-libbed lines & choices, the lovable Karen...Jesus film, and express concerns about a direct sequel to The Thing.]]>7364abnerravenwood,alfredmolina,belloq,captainkatanga,douglasslocumbe,frankmarshall,georgelucas,harrisonford,johnrhysdavies,johnwilliams,karenallen,lawrencekasdan,marcusbrody,marionravenwood,nepal,paulfreeman,philipkaufman,stevenspielberg,tanis,tohtfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-163-the-godfather-part-ii--54020165https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54020165Sun, 28 May 2023 04:02:45 +0000Luke MayoRobert De Niro has entered the chat! Our boy Bobby gets a chance to shine, playing an actor playing a character (essentially). We head to Sicily...Lake Tahoe...and Ellis Island...as we dig our mitts into the iconic Godfather Part II. The fellas break...6776alneri,alpacino,clemenza,dannyaiello,dianekeaton,fanucci,frankpentengali,johncazale,laketahoe,leestrasberg,michaelcorleone,robertdeniro,robertduvall,roccolampone,taliashire,willieciccifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-162-the-godfather--53945481The Godfather for the first time?
Or the aha moment for Corrye concerning Sonny's death? Or how about Luke's beef with Mama Corleone? PLUS: Plenty of sequel updates, from Beetlejuice to Conan. AND: In our weekly 5 Questions segment, we ponder a different kind of Magic vs. Bird "what if."]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53945481Sat, 20 May 2023 23:50:15 +0000Luke MayoThe Chumps tread on sacred ground as they dissect arguably the greatest movie of all time. You knew the Pacino and Brando impressions were coming early and often. But how about Fredo and Frank Pentangeli impersonations? Did you know when Luke &...The Godfather for the first time?
Or the aha moment for Corrye concerning Sonny's death? Or how about Luke's beef with Mama Corleone? PLUS: Plenty of sequel updates, from Beetlejuice to Conan. AND: In our weekly 5 Questions segment, we ponder a different kind of Magic vs. Bird "what if."]]>5762abevigoda,alpacino,clemenza,dianekeaton,doncorleone,francisfordcopolla,fredo,jamescaan,johncazale,johnnyfontane,lucabrasi,marlonbrando,michaelcorleone,moegreene,richardcastellano,robertduvall,taliashire,tessiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-161-predator-2--53863166That Sounds Terrible; Go On to help point out all the BS. That includes: a golfball attack, an unrealistic sex scene, and King Willie being underwhelming. PLUS: Hailing arguably the coolest ending of all Predator films, and some riveting sequel news out of Hollywood.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53863166Mon, 15 May 2023 00:34:19 +0000Luke MayoA cocktail for the ages: Danny Glover, Morton Downey Jr., Gary Busey, henchmen double-fisting uzis, stereotypical cocaine & marijuana use, and a ton of pulpy dialogue! The Arnold-less sequel to Predator brings its own bag of tricks. The Chumps...That Sounds Terrible; Go On to help point out all the BS. That includes: a golfball attack, an unrealistic sex scene, and King Willie being underwhelming. PLUS: Hailing arguably the coolest ending of all Predator films, and some riveting sequel news out of Hollywood.]]>5646alienskull,billpaxton,calvinlockhart,dannyglover,garybusey,kevinpeterhall,kingwillie,mariaconchitaalonso,mortondownjr,peterlevy,robertdavi,rubenblades,stephenhopkins,zenomorphfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-160-moneyball--53759910https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53759910Sat, 06 May 2023 16:27:37 +0000Luke MayoIt's the movie based on the book that changed the way we think about baseball - and we would argue, OTHER sports as well. Maybe even about life. Alright, that's way too deep for a film podcast. The Chumps welcome back Mike Pagano to discuss how our...6719aaronsorkin,arthowe,bennettmiller,billybeane,bradpitt,chrispratt,davidjustice,jasongiambi,jeremygiambi,jonahhill,michaellewis,oaklandathletics,philipseymourhoffman,robinwright,sabrmetrics,scotthatteberg,spikejonze,stevenzaillian,wallypfisterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-159-inception--53692895E.T. regret; and a shocking Robert Shaw lookalike.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53692895Sun, 30 Apr 2023 02:38:00 +0000Luke MayoYou can't get any more Christopher Nolan-ish than Inception. A true epic. A "get out of the theater and say 'wow' three times" kind of film. The Chumps dissect the provocative ending, why the spinning top doesn't matter, the casting brilliance, Tom...E.T. regret; and a shocking Robert Shaw lookalike.]]>6400arthur,christophernolan,cillianmurphy,cobb,dileeprao,ellenpage,elliotpage,ending,explained,fischer,hanszimmer,josephgordonlevitt,leonardodicaprio,lukashaas,marioncotillard,michaelcaine,petepostlewaite,tomberenger,tomhardyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-158-the-prestige--53621827The Prestige may be tops. Luke explains what helped ruined the majesty of the ending; Corrye preaches the Nikola Tesla character (thanks David Bowie); Luke praises Nolan casting; Corrye has some hang-ups about Scarlett Johansson here; Luke somehow confuses old school London with old school NYC; Corrye recommends an ultra-addicting podcast; Luke advocates for reading about one of the great power brokers in American history.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53621827Sun, 23 Apr 2023 17:24:15 +0000Luke MayoChristopher Nolan has made a plethora of fantastic endings, and the reveal in The Prestige may be tops. Luke explains what helped ruined the majesty of the ending; Corrye preaches the Nikola Tesla character (thanks David Bowie); Luke praises Nolan...The Prestige may be tops. Luke explains what helped ruined the majesty of the ending; Corrye preaches the Nikola Tesla character (thanks David Bowie); Luke praises Nolan casting; Corrye has some hang-ups about Scarlett Johansson here; Luke somehow confuses old school London with old school NYC; Corrye recommends an ultra-addicting podcast; Luke advocates for reading about one of the great power brokers in American history.]]>7039angier,borden,christianbale,christophernolan,davidbowie,ending,explained,fallon,hughjackman,magic,michaelcaine,nikolatesla,piperperabo,rebeccahall,scarlettjohanssonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-157-insomnia--53547526Memento. Corrye explores the parallels between Insomnia and Nolan's masterpiece The Dark Knight; Luke gets hung up about one of Hillary Swank's character's "unrealistic" issues; Both Chumps agree Robin Williams was fantastic...but can't articulate what he did differently from every other serious Robin Williams film.
PLUS: The fellas point out all the goodies in the brand new Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny trailer. AND: Corrye spots something unforgettable from his office window...and his friends aren't happy he didn't get pictures.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53547526Sun, 16 Apr 2023 00:25:14 +0000Luke MayoChristopher Nolan month continues with his 3rd film and first after Memento. Corrye explores the parallels between Insomnia and Nolan's masterpiece The Dark Knight; Luke gets hung up about one of Hillary Swank's character's "unrealistic" issues; Both...Memento. Corrye explores the parallels between Insomnia and Nolan's masterpiece The Dark Knight; Luke gets hung up about one of Hillary Swank's character's "unrealistic" issues; Both Chumps agree Robin Williams was fantastic...but can't articulate what he did differently from every other serious Robin Williams film.
PLUS: The fellas point out all the goodies in the brand new Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny trailer. AND: Corrye spots something unforgettable from his office window...and his friends aren't happy he didn't get pictures.]]>7270alpacino,christophernolan,dialofdestiny,hillaryswank,inception,indianajones,martindonovan,mauratierney,memento,nickykatt,pauldooley,robinwilliams,tenet,thedarkknight,theprestige,walterfinch,willdormerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-156-memento--53478317Following). The lynchpin of the film: do you believe Teddy aka Joe Pantoliano? Can you even believe Lenny? PLUS: The Chumps have different "favorite buzzer beaters" in March Madness history; and Corrye claims the Tetris movie is actually pretty darn good!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53478317Sat, 08 Apr 2023 15:33:52 +0000Luke MayoA neo noir! A puzzle box! A memory thriller that's hard to forget...even though Luke & Corrye forgot a lot of this film since the last time they watched it. Amazing to think Memento was essentially Christopher Nolan's first true film (yeah, yeah,...Following). The lynchpin of the film: do you believe Teddy aka Joe Pantoliano? Can you even believe Lenny? PLUS: The Chumps have different "favorite buzzer beaters" in March Madness history; and Corrye claims the Tetris movie is actually pretty darn good!]]>4663carrieannemoss,christophernolan,explained,guypearce,joepantoliano,jonathannolan,jorjafox,markboonejunior,memoryloss,nedryerson,stephentobolowsky,tattoos,wallypfisterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-155-last-night-in-soho--53414818https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53414818Sun, 02 Apr 2023 01:01:58 +0000Luke MayoWe're traveling back to 1960s London! Where apparently Terence Stamp is always lurking. The psychological thriller Last Night in Soho wraps up our month of Edgar Wright films. We explore what's similar and what's different from Wright's previous "bro"...5662anyataylorjoy,chungchunghoon,dianarigg,edgarwright,ellie,ending,jocasta,krystywilsoncairns,london,margaretnolan,mattsmith,michaelajao,paulmachliss,sandie,soho,terencestamp,thomasinmckenziefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-154-the-world-s-end--53338615Aftersun, and Corrye teaches class on all things Will Wheaton.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53338615Sun, 26 Mar 2023 01:50:07 +0000Luke MayoSimon Pegg and Nick Frost: we're gonna miss watching these two dudes create mischief on this podcast! The World's End is the final Edgar Wright team-up (for now, anyway) and boy was it a joyous romp to re-examine. Corrye waxes philosophical on the...Aftersun, and Corrye teaches class on all things Will Wheaton.]]>5867billpope,eddiemarsan,edgarwright,endingexplained,garyking,goldenmile,martinfreeman,newtonhaven,nickfrost,paddyconsidine,piercebrosnan,pubcrawl,rosamundpike,simonpegg,threeflavorscornetto,threeflavourscornettofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-153-creed-iii-and-hot-fuzz--53254694The Last of Us. PLUS: What we enjoyed and what ticked us off at the Oscars. AND: Luke may have just ferreted out the best story of all time on the podcast after asking Corrye his most embarrasing moment (buckle up for this one).]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53254694Sun, 19 Mar 2023 16:16:26 +0000Luke MayoIt's another Uncle Jesse episode...because we've got a full house (sorry, couldn't resist). We're talking Creed III AND Hot Fuzz (as part of our Edgar Wright showcase). The Chumps also debate Joel's controversial hospital rampage in the season finale...The Last of Us. PLUS: What we enjoyed and what ticked us off at the Oscars. AND: Luke may have just ferreted out the best story of all time on the podcast after asking Corrye his most embarrasing moment (buckle up for this one).]]>7128bellaramsey,cateblanchett,crenshaw,dodgerstadium,edgarwright,jonathanmajors,martinfreeman,michaelbjordan,nickfrost,oliviacoleman,paddyconsidine,paulfreeman,pedropascal,peterjackson,phyliciarashad,rockybalboa,simonpegg,tessathompson,timothydalton,woodharrisfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-152-gravity--53170606The Last of Us, and the arcade game we're spending all our quarters on (if blasted back in time).]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53170606Sun, 12 Mar 2023 02:30:04 +0000Luke MayoWe welcome back Seneca Falls' greatest export since Women's Rights, Mike Pagano, who schools us on the science of this space banger. We exlpore: the 13-minute opening scene; Sandra Bullock's elegant performance; George Clooney being George Clooney; Ed...The Last of Us, and the arcade game we're spending all our quarters on (if blasted back in time).]]>6854alfonsocuaron,bashersavage,edharris,emmanuellubezki,ending,georgeclooney,hubble,internationalspacestation,mattkowalski,nasa,oscars,ryanstone,sandrabullock,shenzhou,soyuzfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-151-django-unchained--53095223https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53095223Sat, 04 Mar 2023 16:06:47 +0000Luke MayoViolence galore, but since it's a chance for us to stick it to slaveholders, we'll allow it! Jamie Foxx and Christoph Waltz team up to roll through the South like General Sherman in this fun and sometimes difficult-to-watch revenge thriller. Leo...7078calvincandie,candyland,christophwaltz,djangofreeman,donjohnson,ending,jamiefoxx,jonahhill,kerrywashington,kingshultz,leonardodicaprio,quentintarantino,robertrichardson,samuelljackson,slavery,spaghettiwestern,waltongogginsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-150-kill-bill-vol-1-2--52852958The Last of Us? And Liam Neeson almost played WHO?! And Corrye brings up a phobia sparked by one particular Kill Bill scene.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52852958Sun, 26 Feb 2023 04:17:46 +0000Luke MayoAfter her "gimme more of her" performance in Pulp Fiction, Uma Thurman gets a whole movie (two, actually) to shine. Kill Bill is kung-fu meets spaghetti western meets Quentin Tarantino fantasy. Luke and Corrye have a ball recapping the animated O-Ren...The Last of Us? And Liam Neeson almost played WHO?! And Corrye brings up a phobia sparked by one particular Kill Bill scene.]]>6793carcrash,darylhannah,davidcarradine,gordonliu,harveyweinstein,lucyliu,michaelmadsen,michaelparks,quentintarantino,rza,sonnychiba,soundtrack,thebride,umathurman,vernitagreen,vivicafox,yakuzafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-149-pulp-fiction--52776192The Chumps explore: Quentin's Tarantino-isms; Samuel L. Jackson being the GOAT of swearing;
the contents of the briefcase; Butch's choice of weapon during the Deliverance scene; The Wolf's grand entrance, and so much more. PLUS: The Last of Us delivers a devastating 5th episode with another jaw-dropping third act. And we remember Hollywood icon Raquel Welch.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52776192Sat, 18 Feb 2023 18:12:16 +0000Luke MayoThis film needs no introduction. Luke & Corrye welcome back Cory K and Ken for the bacchanalia. The Chumps explore: Quentin's Tarantino-isms; Samuel L. Jackson being the GOAT of swearing; the contents of the briefcase; Butch's choice of weapon...The Chumps explore: Quentin's Tarantino-isms; Samuel L. Jackson being the GOAT of swearing;
the contents of the briefcase; Butch's choice of weapon during the Deliverance scene; The Wolf's grand entrance, and so much more. PLUS: The Last of Us delivers a devastating 5th episode with another jaw-dropping third act. And we remember Hollywood icon Raquel Welch.]]>9036amandaplummer,blueberrypancakes,brucewillis,butchcoolidge,christopherwalken,ericstoltz,harveykeitel,jackrabbitslims,johntravolta,jules,quentintarantino,rogeravary,rosannaarquette,samuelljackson,timroth,umathurman,vincentvega,vingrhames,watch,zedfalse4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-148-reservoir-dogs--52708459PLUS: A tough follow-up for The Last of Us after a one-of-a-kind episode. AND: The three celebrities who Corrye wished listened to our podcast on the regular.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52708459Sun, 12 Feb 2023 14:16:22 +0000Luke MayoStrap on your finest suit, and flip the radio over to K-Billy's Super Sounds of the Seventies: The Chumps head back to 1992 for Quentin Tarantino's big screen debut! The Seinfeldian dialogue (before Seinfeld), the timeline jumps, the infamous ear...PLUS: A tough follow-up for The Last of Us after a one-of-a-kind episode. AND: The three celebrities who Corrye wished listened to our podcast on the regular.]]>6876budget,chrispenn,ear,eddiebunker,harveykeitel,kirkbaltz,laurencebender,lawrencetierney,michaelmadsen,mr.blonde,mr.orange,quentintarantino,stevebuscemi,stevenwright,stuckinthemiddlewithyou,timroth,torturefalse4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-147-space-camp-1986--52642637The Last of Us, before
getting James Gunn's 10-year plan for the DC Universe. Then we leap into the stratusphere with 1986's Space Camp, joined by the illustrious NASA/space guru Mike Pagano. The Challenger tragedy looms large here, but not enough to wipe out a cozy, family-friendly film with a ton of charismatic performances. Joaquin Phoenix's debute. Kate Capshaw. Tate Donovan. Kelly Preston. Lea Thompson. PLUS: Corrye takes a battle ax to the Marilyn Monroe movie on Netflix (but not Ana de Armas), and Mike recommends...your mother's basement?!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52642637Sun, 05 Feb 2023 17:47:14 +0000Luke MayoA big week for movie and TV fans. We get an instant classic in episdoe 3 of The Last of Us, before getting James Gunn's 10-year plan for the DC Universe. Then we leap into the stratusphere with 1986's Space Camp, joined by the illustrious NASA/space...The Last of Us, before
getting James Gunn's 10-year plan for the DC Universe. Then we leap into the stratusphere with 1986's Space Camp, joined by the illustrious NASA/space guru Mike Pagano. The Challenger tragedy looms large here, but not enough to wipe out a cozy, family-friendly film with a ton of charismatic performances. Joaquin Phoenix's debute. Kate Capshaw. Tate Donovan. Kelly Preston. Lea Thompson. PLUS: Corrye takes a battle ax to the Marilyn Monroe movie on Netflix (but not Ana de Armas), and Mike recommends...your mother's basement?!]]>6580harrywiner,jinx,joaquinphoenix,johnwilliams,katecapshaw,kellypreston,larrybscott,leafphoenix,leathompson,nasa,rudy,tatedonovan,tomskerritt,williamfrakerfalse4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-146-miami-vice-2006--52573100Miami Vice reboot is the center of the Chumps' attention this week. Corrye goes into this film cold; Luke comes in with some of the TV show baggage and expectations. The Chumps take a hatchet to the three villains, and the lack of exposition, while throwing flowers on plenty: the sizzling hot Colin Farrell/Gong Li romance, the tension-packed action scenes, mojitos in Havana, and
Michael Mann's realisim. PLUS: the highlights from episode 2 of The Last of Us including that "kiss" scene. AND: how "recency bias" may have totally screwed one of the Chumps' favorite movies for the Oscars this year.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52573100Sun, 29 Jan 2023 01:44:12 +0000Luke MayoMichael Mann's Miami Vice reboot is the center of the Chumps' attention this week. Corrye goes into this film cold; Luke comes in with some of the TV show baggage and expectations. The Chumps take a hatchet to the three villains, and the lack of...Miami Vice reboot is the center of the Chumps' attention this week. Corrye goes into this film cold; Luke comes in with some of the TV show baggage and expectations. The Chumps take a hatchet to the three villains, and the lack of exposition, while throwing flowers on plenty: the sizzling hot Colin Farrell/Gong Li romance, the tension-packed action scenes, mojitos in Havana, and
Michael Mann's realisim. PLUS: the highlights from episode 2 of The Last of Us including that "kiss" scene. AND: how "recency bias" may have totally screwed one of the Chumps' favorite movies for the Oscars this year.]]>6263barryshabakahenley,castillo,ciaranhinds,colinfarrell,dionbeebe,edwardjamesolmos,elizabethrodriguez,gongli,jaimefoxx,joseyero,justintheroux,michaelmann,naomieharris,pedropascal,ricardotubbs,sonnycrocket,thelastofus,trudy,tvshow,zitofalse4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-145-collateral--52503835PLUS: Our theories on why Mark Hamill had a quiet film career after Star Wars, and Corrye's favorite "In Living Color" skits. AND: The Last of Us: Pedro Pascal & Bella Ramsey get upstaged in the stellar 1st episode.

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52503835Sat, 21 Jan 2023 18:29:01 +0000Luke MayoTom Cruise and Jamie Foxx enter the Michael Mann universe as we continue to celebrate the Month of Mannuary. Luke & Corrye explore the sizzling hot chemistry between Foxx and Jada Pinkett Smith; what Cruise does different here than in past...PLUS: Our theories on why Mark Hamill had a quiet film career after Star Wars, and Corrye's favorite "In Living Color" skits. AND: The Last of Us: Pedro Pascal & Bella Ramsey get upstaged in the stellar 1st episode.

]]>7259bellaramsey,brucemcgill,chriscornell,coyotes,dionbeebe,jadapinkettsmith,jaimefoxx,jamesnewtonhoward,jasonstatham,javierbardem,losangeles,markruffalo,michaelmann,milesdavis,paulcameron,pedropascal,peterberg,stuartbeattie,thelastofus,tomcruisefalse4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-144-thief--52442472https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52442472Sat, 14 Jan 2023 20:47:39 +0000Luke MayoWe continue the month of Mannuary with Michael Mann's first big-screen picture, 1981's Thief. We're talking James Caan, the lovable (until he's not) Robert Prosky, Tangerine Dream's awful score (yeah, we said it), and the stellar diner scene with...6418chicago,dennisfarina,heat,jamesbelushi,jamescaan,jerrybruckheimer,jimbelushi,johnsantucci,losangeles,michaelmann,robertprosky,score,sequel,tangerinedream,tuesdayweld,willienelsonfalse4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-143-heat--52381699https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52381699Sun, 08 Jan 2023 06:05:44 +0000Luke MayoShow us a better crime saga, and we'll show you a $4 bill. Luke & Corrye have been referencing Heat for years; now they finally tackle it. The Michael Mann masterpiece not only kicks off Season 4 of Movie Chumps, it kicks off the month of Manuary...5680alpacino,amybrenneman,ashleyjudd,book,dannytrejo,dantespinotti,dianevenora,jonvoigt,latakedown,miamivice,michaelmann,natalieportman,prequel,robertdeniro,sequel,tedlevine,tomsizemore,valkilmer,waingro,wesstudifalse4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-142-the-banshees-of-inisherin-and-glass-onion--52327404the other is ALREADY begging for an army of sequels. Hear the delight pour out of Luke & Corrye as they explore the beauty, comedy, and tragedy of The Banshees of Inisherin. Then it's off to a schmuck
billionaire's island to solve some mysteries with Glass Onion. There was almost too much nuance and
douchebaggery to keep up with in this one! PLUS: a sneak peak for what's in store for our movie
slate in 2023!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52327404Sun, 01 Jan 2023 17:16:56 +0000Luke MayoA double feature to help kick our 3rd season to the curb! One's got "Oscar bait" written all over it, the other is ALREADY begging for an army of sequels. Hear the delight pour out of Luke & Corrye as they explore the beauty, comedy, and tragedy...the other is ALREADY begging for an army of sequels. Hear the delight pour out of Luke & Corrye as they explore the beauty, comedy, and tragedy of The Banshees of Inisherin. Then it's off to a schmuck
billionaire's island to solve some mysteries with Glass Onion. There was almost too much nuance and
douchebaggery to keep up with in this one! PLUS: a sneak peak for what's in store for our movie
slate in 2023!]]>7019barrykeoghan,benoitblanc,brendangleeson,colinfarrell,colm,danielcraig,davebautista,edwardnorton,ending,ethanhawke,janellemonae,jessicahenwick,katehudson,kerrycondon,leslieodom,martinmcdonagh,milesbron,padraic,rianjohnson,yoyomafalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-141-no-time-to-die--52286659https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52286659Tue, 27 Dec 2022 04:38:57 +0000Luke MayoGoodbye, Daniel Craig. So many memories, so little time with ya. The Chumps whip out the magnifying glass to explore: Ana de Armas stealing the show; Rami Malek's Safin; Lashana Lynch's swagger; Billie Eilish's theme & credits; the one good thing...5507anadearmas,benwhishaw,caryjojifukunaga,christophwaltz,danielcraig,ending,felixleiter,jeffreywright,lashanalynch,leaseydoux,linussandgren,madeline,mask,mathilde,moneypenny,naomieharris,nomi,ramimalek,safin,scorefalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-140-skyfall--52215596]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52215596Sun, 18 Dec 2022 04:46:21 +0000Luke MayoPut simply: when it comes to James Bond, Skyfall just might be the GOAT. Luke & Corrye make the case. From Roger Deakins' killer cinematography to Javier Bardem pitch-perfect Silva, the Chumps pluck out the best of this 3rd installment in the...]]>6240007,albertfinney,benwhishaw,berenicemarlohe,blofeld,danielcraig,ianfleming,jamesbond,javierbardem,judidench,kincaid,moneypenny,naomieharris,quantum,ralphfiennes,rogerdeakins,scotland,sequel,silva,spectrefalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-139-casino-royale--52149245retrospective on the Nicholas Cage as Superman fiasco.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52149245Sat, 10 Dec 2022 19:28:35 +0000Luke MayoSean Connery may be the BEST James Bond. But let's be honest: Daniel Craig's our favorite. Probably yours, too. The Chumps have a romp exploring this dynamite stick of a flick: Martin Campbell's memorable action sequences, the breathtakingly gorgeous...retrospective on the Nicholas Cage as Superman fiasco.]]>5855blofeld,danielcraig,evagreen,giancarlogiannini,jamesbond,jeffreywright,judidench,lechiffre,madsmikkelsen,martincampbell,mi6,montenegro,origin,piercebrosnan,poker,richardbranson,rogermoore,seanconnery,timothydaltonfalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-138-rocky-balboa--52089295https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52089295Sun, 04 Dec 2022 01:17:46 +0000Luke MayoHe said he had some stuff in the basement. Boy, did he ever. Rocky Balboa may have peeked as a fighter a long time ago, but the character had plenty of stuff for the 6th film in the franchise. The Chumps highlight everything from the training montage...5590adrian,antoniotarver,burtyoung,dukeevers,geraldinehughes,jimlampley,larrymerchant,masondixon,maxkellerman,miloventimiglia,paulie,philadelphia,slyvesterstallone,talieshire,tonyyoungfalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-137-rocky-and-rocky-ii--52020427https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52020427Sun, 27 Nov 2022 02:43:55 +0000Luke MayoA bonafide 1-2 punch! Rocky and Rocky 2 in one episode! Luke & Corrye throw flowers everywhere: at Carl Weathers, Bill Conti's score, the training montages, Mickey, everything Stallone went through to get these films made, and of course, the beloved...6620adrian,apollocreed,billconti,burgessmeredith,burtyoung,carlweathers,ending,finalfight,johnavildsen,mickey,micky,philadelphia,slyvesterstallone,spiderrico,taliashire,tonydukeeversfalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-136-ad-astra--51869316the pirates on the moon, the half-ass "no aliens" conclusion, and much more. Also: why not more of Donald Sutherland? PLUS: what in the world are "ball barns?" You'll never forget them after hearing Mike's description. And a cool YouTube channel recommendation for the whole family!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51869316Sat, 12 Nov 2022 03:27:02 +0000Luke MayoThe Chumps take a machete to the science in Ad Astra, if you can even call it science. The nitpicks come in early and often: the space tower that Brad Pitt falls from, the space travel, the pirates on the moon, the half-ass "no aliens" conclusion,...the pirates on the moon, the half-ass "no aliens" conclusion, and much more. Also: why not more of Donald Sutherland? PLUS: what in the world are "ball barns?" You'll never forget them after hearing Mike's description. And a cool YouTube channel recommendation for the whole family!]]>4682baboon,bradpitt,donaldsutherland,ending,explained,hoytevanhoytema,jamesgray,jupiter,livtyler,mars,maxrichter,moon,neptune,ruthnegga,science,spacetravel,tommyleejonesfalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-135-halloween-kills--51798913a big feather in the franchise cap. Anthony Michael Hall does his thing, as does Judy Greer. The Chumps wax philosophical on the hospital mob scene, and what it means in a larger sense, before breaking down Michael's down-for-the-count comebacks against the firefighters and later Tommy Doyle's vigilantes.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51798913Sat, 05 Nov 2022 21:33:30 +0000Luke MayoThe headline here is...Halloween Kills, does, indeed, kill. Luke & Corrye have zero time for the film's haters, offering broadsides upon broadsides on why Michael Myers' return adds a big feather in the franchise cap. Anthony Michael Hall does his...a big feather in the franchise cap. Anthony Michael Hall does his thing, as does Judy Greer. The Chumps wax philosophical on the hospital mob scene, and what it means in a larger sense, before breaking down Michael's down-for-the-count comebacks against the firefighters and later Tommy Doyle's vigilantes.]]>5272andimatichak,anthonymichaelhall,breederscup,davidgordongreen,donaldpleasence,drloomis,dylanarnold,halloween3,jamieleecurtis,johncarpenter,kylerichards,lauriestrode,mask,michaelmyers,seasonofthewitch,tommydoyle,williamshatnerfalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-134-it-chapter-2--51733007https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51733007Sun, 30 Oct 2022 20:50:55 +0000Luke MayoIt's the big question in It Chapter 2: can the adult actors match the chemistry of the child stars from Chapter 1? Luke & Corrye trade thoughts on this, the final fight with Pennywise, Stephen King's cameo, the author's controversial endings, the...6012andybean,andymuschietti,billhader,billskarsgard,book,carnival,checcovarese,clown,ending,filmed,garydauberman,halloween,isaiahmustafa,jamesmcavoy,jamesransone,jayryan,jessicachastain,ritchietozier,stan,stephenkingfalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-133-it-chapter-1--51663469https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51663469Sun, 23 Oct 2022 19:35:39 +0000Luke MayoIt's one thing to live up to the hype, it's another thing to smash through it. 2017's It (chapter 1) does just that. Corrye should know: it's his 2nd favorite novel of all time, and he's well-versed in this story and all things Stephen King....70792017,andymuschietti,benhanscom,beverlymarsh,billskarsgard,book,chosenjacobs,clown,derry,finnwolfhard,henrybowers,jaedenmartell,jeremyraytaylor,mikehanlon,nicholashamilton,pennywise,sequel,sophialillis,stephenking,wyattoleffalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-132-the-fly-1986--51586145https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51586145Sun, 16 Oct 2022 01:21:08 +0000Luke MayoIt's the film that turned Jeff Goldblum into an icon. A quirky icon, but an icon nonetheless. The Chumps dissect Geena Davis's genius "reaction acting," Seth Brundle's loft, why director David Cronenberg played the doctor in the film, and why this is...5770academyawards,davidcronenberg,ending,free,geenadavis,georgechuvalo,georgelangelaan,howardshore,jeffgoldblum,johngetz,lesliecarlson,markirwin,oscars,ronnie,sequel,sethbrundle,stathisfalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-131-killer-klowns-from-outer-space--51511820https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51511820Sun, 09 Oct 2022 02:44:41 +0000Luke MayoIt's the Gettysburg of B-movies. We're talking Killer Klowns From Outer Space. The Chumps welcome the OTHER Cory (Cory Kesselring). One conclusion: We loved Officer Mooney (shoutout to John Vernon). We also shared our favorite deaths, and the most...6715chiodobrothers,curtismooney,grantcramer,johnvernon,miketobacco,officertom,suzannesnyderfalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-130-28-days-later--51440462https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51440462Sun, 02 Oct 2022 01:49:12 +0000Luke MayoAll good horror films are talking about something else. So what is 28 Days Later talking about? Luke & Corrye break out the microscope to rip through this thriller. From the guerilla-style way this was shot, to the symbolism behind that chained-up...678128weekslater,alexgarland,anthonydodmantle,brendangleeson,christophereccleston,cillianmurphy,covid,dannyboyle,ending,frank,jim,johnmurphy,london,meganburns,naomieharris,pandemic,selena,sequel,trilogy,zombiesfalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-129-signs--51372749https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51372749Sun, 25 Sep 2022 00:57:06 +0000Luke MayoWhat a cocktail here: faith, science, coincidence, aliens, Hitchcockian thrills, Mel Gibson, water. We re-watch M. Night Shyamalan's 2002 hit Signs, with Friend of the Pod Mike Pagano. The fellas explore that touching "last supper" scene, the alien's...6963abigailbreslin,aliens,cherryjones,ending,explained,filmed,hess,jamesnewtonhoward,joaquinphoenix,lionelpritchard,melgibson,merrill,pennsylvania,roryculkin,shyamalan,water,wolfingtonfalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-128-krull--51294901https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51294901Sun, 18 Sep 2022 02:15:28 +0000Luke MayoIt might be a fun pile of sh**, but is that just our nostalgia talking? Luke & Corrye welcome Cory K. back to the pod to throw shade at Krull, the 1983 sci-fi fantasy. We crack some Liam Neeson jokes, wax philosophical on the mountain climb, scratch...7093beast,budget,cyclops,davidbattley,freddiejones,glaive,grahammcgrath,johnwelsh,kennethmarshall,liamneeson,lysetteanthony,peteryates,robbiecoltrane,sequelfalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-127-the-avengers-infinity-war-and-endgame--51215562https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51215562Sun, 11 Sep 2022 03:04:10 +0000Luke MayoThe Russo brothers make not one but TWO epics - back to back, no less! The script is funny. The actors bring their A-game. And there's an emotional heft (particularly in Endgame) that puts these films on a different tier. We talk "smart Hulk,"...7023blackpanther,captainamerica,chadwickboseman,chrisevans,chrishemsworth,chrispratt,davebautista,elizabetholson,ending,hulk,ironman,joshbrolin,markruffalo,robertdowneyjr,rocket,scarlettjohansson,thanos,thor,vision,wandafalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-126-the-avengers-age-of-ultron--51139940https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51139940Sun, 04 Sep 2022 17:04:05 +0000Luke MayoWe won't lie: we spent more time on House of the Dragon than Age of Ultron. We explore: Black Widow and Hulk's relationship (does it feel forced or earned?); the post-fight party and everyone trying to wield Thor's hammer; the action sequences; the...6137captainamerica,chrisevans,chrishemsworth,doncheadle,elizabetholsen,ending,got,hawkeye,hulk,jamesspader,jeremyrenner,markruffalo,paulbettany,robertdowneyjr,scarlettjohansson,targaryen,thanos,thor,vision,wandafalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-125-the-avengers--50909079https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50909079Sun, 14 Aug 2022 02:35:42 +0000Luke MayoA make or break film for the Marvel universe. If this crapped the bed at the box office, who knows what would have happened next. Thankfully, it's terrific. Big-name actors taking big swings. Alan Silvestri's heroic score. Special effects that match...5630blackwidow,brucebanner,captainamerica,chrisevans,chrishemsworth,hulk,ironman,jeremyrenner,josswhedon,loki,markruffalo,nickfury,robertdowneyjr,samuelljackson,scarletjohansson,stanlee,steverogers,thor,tomhiddleston,tonystarkfalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-124-the-northman--50843225https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50843225Sun, 07 Aug 2022 18:50:32 +0000Luke MayoDespite there not being many movies of its ilk, The Northman is the quintessential Viking film, and it's hard to see it being topped in the decades to come. The Chumps point to many reasons: the vision of director Robert Eggers, the cinematography of...6762alexanderskarsgard,anyataylorjoy,bjork,ethanhawke,iceland,jarinblaschke,nicolekidman,roberteggers,valhalla,viking,volcano,willemdafoefalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-123-the-matrix-resurrections--50761574https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50761574Sun, 31 Jul 2022 02:50:33 +0000Luke MayoWe had a blast with this. A boatload to love here: Bugs (Jessica Henwick!), Jonathan Groff as Agent Smith, seeing Neo & Trinity again, the zero subtlety with being ultra-meta. Everything clicked. PLUS: Corrye calls bullsh** on a House of the Dragon...5184analyst,bugs,carrieannemoss,ending,explained,jadapinkettsmith,jessicahenwick,jonathangroff,keanureeves,morpheus,neilpatrickharris,neo,niobe,oracle,sequel,smith,trinity,wachowski,yahyaabdulmateenfalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-122-the-matrix-revolutions--50692728https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50692728Sun, 24 Jul 2022 01:56:06 +0000Luke MayoCorrye put it best: it didn't stick the landing. A mountain of questions about the end of the trilogy, like: What was Mr. Smith's endgame? Shouldn't Morpheus have been with Neo and Trinity? Why, exactly, was Machine City so afraid of Smith? Did they...5476architect,carrieannemoss,ending,explained,harroldperrineau,hugoweaving,jadapinkettsmith,keanureeves,link,machinecity,morpheus,neo,niobe,oracle,sentinels,trinityfalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-121-the-matrix-reloaded--50606837https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50606837Mon, 18 Jul 2022 01:30:14 +0000Luke MayoThe Wachowskis hit us with an army of new characters to make sense of in Matrix Reloaded. The Architect. Seraph. That uppity Merovingian. And whoever the heck Monica Bellucci played. The Chumps have a feast with the highway chase, the end-of-the-world...5655agentsmith,carrieannemoss,cornellwest,ginatorres,haroldperrineau,hugoweaving,jadapinkettsmith,keanureeves,lambertwilson,laurencefishburne,merovingian,monicabellucci,morpheus,mranderson,neo,niobe,nonagaye,seraph,trinity,zionfalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-120-the-matrix--50515347https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50515347Sat, 09 Jul 2022 00:15:22 +0000Luke MayoA true modern classic, and really, an INSTANT classic! Big ideas philosophically. Big ideas visually. Seasoned with a perfect cast. Speaking of which: wait 'till you hear who was allegedly offered the Neo role that had everyone rolling their eyes and...6288brothers,bullet,carrieannmoss,cypher,ending,explained,hugoweaving,joelsilver,joepantoliano,keanureeves,laurencefishburne,mranderson,neo,opening,oracle,scene,sequels,time,wachowskifalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-119-first-man-2018--50448020https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50448020Sun, 03 Jul 2022 03:21:57 +0000Luke MayoThe thrill of being the first man to walk on the moon is almost trumped by the frightening, hair-raising experience of being trapped in a metal coffin blasted through the heavens. Such is the case for Neil Armstrong, through the eyes of director...5575apollo11,buzzaldrin,christopherabbott,clairefoy,coreystall,damienchazelle,dekeslayton,edwhite,jasonclarke,joshsinger,justinhurwitz,kylechandler,linussandgren,mikecollins,moon,nasa,ryangoslingfalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-118-star-wars-episode-iii-revenge-of-the-sith--50372587https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50372587Sun, 26 Jun 2022 23:46:26 +0000Luke MayoThe fight we've been waiting for! Anakin vs. Obi-Wan! And in a timely twist, we get to cover TWO versions of this matchup: the 1st battle in Revenge of the Sith AND the 2nd battle in the Kenobi series finale. The Chumps recall the hype going into this...7572anakinskywalker,bailorgana,chewbacca,countdooku,darthvader,emperorpalpatine,ewanmcgregor,generalgrievous,georgelucas,haydenchristensen,ianmcdiarmid,jedi,lightsaber,macewindu,mustafar,obiwankenobi,prequels,yoda,younglingsfalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-117-star-wars-episode-ii-attack-of-the-clones--50270667https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50270667Mon, 20 Jun 2022 23:33:58 +0000Luke MayoThe Chumps explore their love affair with Dex (Obi-Wan's diner buddy), the Battle of Geonosis, Mace Windu's big moment, Yoda whooping a**, the cool look of Kamino and its inhabitants, that chase through Coruscant, the love-hate relationship with...6822anakin,boba,countdooku,darth,dex,emperor,fett,jangofett,jedi,kenobi,leia,lightsaber,luke,macewindu,palpatine,prequels,skywalker,starwars,vader,yodafalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-116-star-wars-episode-i-the-phantom-menace--50175363Luke & Corrye explore: the hype surrounding the film's release, the excitement seeing the Jedi in their heyday, Senator Palpatine doing Tywin Lannister things, the midi-chlorians thing, frustrations over that winged idiot Watto, and the final lightsaber battle with Darth Maul. PLUS: Corrye's delivers a sizzling hot take on Qui-Gon Jinn, and Luke has a beef with the lovely Natalie Portman.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50175363Sun, 12 Jun 2022 19:38:04 +0000Luke MayoIt was the first Star Wars film in 16 years, but for fans during that period, it felt like 40. Luke & Corrye explore: the hype surrounding the film's release, the excitement seeing the Jedi in their heyday, Senator Palpatine doing Tywin Lannister...Luke & Corrye explore: the hype surrounding the film's release, the excitement seeing the Jedi in their heyday, Senator Palpatine doing Tywin Lannister things, the midi-chlorians thing, frustrations over that winged idiot Watto, and the final lightsaber battle with Darth Maul. PLUS: Corrye's delivers a sizzling hot take on Qui-Gon Jinn, and Luke has a beef with the lovely Natalie Portman.]]>7207anakin,coruscant,darthmaul,frankoz,georgelucas,ianmcdiarmid,jakelloyd,jarjarbinks,jedi,kenobi,liamneeson,naboo,natalieportman,obi-wan,padmeamidala,palpatine,prequel,qui-gonjinn,skywalker,yodafalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-115-the-wrestler--50075623But don't let his imitation fool you: our pal brings the heat by telling us what bringing "the heat" actually means, along with other behind-the-scenes terms we picked up on The Wrestler. The fellas look at some of the poignant scenes and emotions, the dynamic between The Ram and the two ladies in his life, the New Jersey-ness of the film, even The Ram's asshat boss at the grocery store.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50075623Sun, 05 Jun 2022 21:58:10 +0000Luke MayoFriend of the Pod Cory K. joins us to serve up an INCREDIBLE Macho Man impression! But don't let his imitation fool you: our pal brings the heat by telling us what bringing "the heat" actually means, along with other behind-the-scenes terms we picked...But don't let his imitation fool you: our pal brings the heat by telling us what bringing "the heat" actually means, along with other behind-the-scenes terms we picked up on The Wrestler. The fellas look at some of the poignant scenes and emotions, the dynamic between The Ram and the two ladies in his life, the New Jersey-ness of the film, even The Ram's asshat boss at the grocery store.]]>7151ayatollah,darrenaronofsky,ernestmiller,evanrachelwood,judahfriedlander,marisatomei,markmargolis,mickeyrourke,newjersey,ram,randy,robertsiegel,toddbarryfalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-114-halloween-iii-season-of-the-witch--49989838https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49989838Sun, 29 May 2022 21:41:24 +0000Luke MayoRiggs & Murtaugh. Cagney & Lacey. Crockett & Tubbs. Is it time to add Dr. Challis and Ellie to that list? Nope, not at all. Tom Atkins is an absolute sex god in this non-classic, but he doesn't have enough magic to save this from dumpster fire status....3989conalcochran,danoherlihy,deancundey,debrahill,drchallis,ellie,johncarpenter,masks,michaelmyers,sequel,song,staceynelkin,tomatkinsfalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-113-acting-hall-of-fame--49891594https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49891594Sun, 22 May 2022 02:20:04 +0000Luke MayoYou know the saying: easier said than done. Such is the case here. The rules? Luke and Corrye each pick 7 dudes and 7 ladies for a fictional Acting Hall of Fame. No chaos here, but plenty of surprises. There's the actress Luke loves while also...6134academy,actors,actresses,all,awards,best,ever,fame,hall,of,oscars,timefalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-112-ghostbusters-afterlife--49805629https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49805629Sun, 15 May 2022 22:06:50 +0000Luke MayoHe pulled it off! Like his old man before him, Jason Reitman works wonders here. Egon's fingerprints are all over this one. The Chumps welcome Cory Kesselring back for a fun breakdown of all that was golden: the kid crew (McKenna Grace and Logan Kim...5862anniepotts,billmurray,bobgunton,carriecoon,celesteoconnor,danaykroyd,ericsteelberg,erniehudson,finnwolfhard,garygrooberson,gilkenan,gozer,haroldramis,jasonreitman,logankim,mckennagrace,paulrudd,podcast,sequelfalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-111-ghostbusters-2--49706424https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49706424Sun, 08 May 2022 04:07:51 +0000Luke MayoLuke & Corrye are adamant about the sequel: it's more than worthy. It's GLORIOUS! Like that pink slime in NYC, the Chumps cover everything from Vigo and why the actor walked out of the theater - to Peter "Janosz" MacNicol's accent - to the one scene...4350anniepotts,billmurray,bobbybrown,danaykroyd,egonspengler,erniehudson,haroldramis,ivanreitman,janosz,kurtfuller,newyorkcity,petermacnicol,petervenkman,rickmoranis,sequel,sigourneyweaver,slimer,vigo,winstonzeddemorefalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-110-ghostbusters--49618254It's not lost on Luke & Corrye that this is a quintessential "New York" movie, and maybe the first for the generation who grew up in the 80s. PLUS: That bonkers party Rick Moranis threw!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49618254Sun, 01 May 2022 23:18:21 +0000Luke MayoWhat's up with no Ernie "Winston" Hudson in the marketing? The Chumps unearth some surprising fun facts involving John Candy, Slimer, Harold Ramis, etc. We've got Bill Murray throwing strikes all movie long; Dan Aykroyd's doing the same. Sigourney...It's not lost on Luke & Corrye that this is a quintessential "New York" movie, and maybe the first for the generation who grew up in the 80s. PLUS: That bonkers party Rick Moranis threw!]]>55861984,billmurray,cartoon,danaykroyd,egonspengler,erniehudson,gozer,haroldramis,ivanreitman,marshmallowman,petervenkman,rayparkerjr,raystantz,rickmoranis,sigourneyweaver,slimer,stay-puft,williamathertonfalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-109-nothing-but-trouble--49527544seem to have an answer! The Chumps hunt down why in the world Digital Underground (and Tupac!) found their way into the film. Corrye and Luke also find the true event which inspired Dan Aykroyd's "traffic ticket" idea for this movie. But mysteries remain: a nose turning into a penis?? The giant twin babies? And that head-scratcher of an ending.
PLUS: Luke battles a cold throughout the episode, and Corrye is centimeters from having intercourse with the new hit show "Winning Time" on HBO.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49527544Sat, 23 Apr 2022 16:25:30 +0000Luke MayoFor every oddball question that pops up in the bizarre Nothing But Trouble, Luke and Corrye seem to have an answer! The Chumps hunt down why in the world Digital Underground (and Tupac!) found their way into the film. Corrye and Luke also find the...seem to have an answer! The Chumps hunt down why in the world Digital Underground (and Tupac!) found their way into the film. Corrye and Luke also find the true event which inspired Dan Aykroyd's "traffic ticket" idea for this movie. But mysteries remain: a nose turning into a penis?? The giant twin babies? And that head-scratcher of an ending.
PLUS: Luke battles a cold throughout the episode, and Corrye is centimeters from having intercourse with the new hit show "Winning Time" on HBO.]]>3966bonestripper,chevychase,danaykroyd,danielbaldwin,demimoore,digitalunderground,fausto,johncandy,judgevalkenheiser,nose,taylornegron,tupacshakur,valkenvaniafalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-108-terminator-3-rise-of-the-machines--49453798https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49453798Sat, 16 Apr 2022 16:13:14 +0000Luke MayoThe Chumps venture to Mike Kripke's basement to cover the third installment of Arnold's iconic saga. Luke & Corrye wonder: Did Nick Stahl and Claire Danes get the job done? What would James Cameron have done differently here? Did we get boned on the...5408arnoldschwarzenegger,clairedanes,cyberdyne,donburgess,ending,finale,generalbrewster,jamescameron,johnbrancato,johnconnor,jonathanmostow,kristannaloken,michaelferris,mikekripke,nickstahl,sarahconnor,skynet,t-xfalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-107-terminator-2-judgement-day--49391814https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49391814Mon, 11 Apr 2022 00:10:41 +0000Luke MayoArnold's back (no pun intended), but he's a good guy. Linda Hamilton's also back: and she's jacked. The Chumps trade thoughts on Robert Patrick's performance, James Cameron's genius, whether or not Sarah Connor should have gone over the edge, the...5142arnoldschwarzenegger,bobbybudnick,cyberdyne,edwardfurlong,ending,future,jamescameron,joemorton,johnconnor,lindahamilton,liquidmetal,michaelbiehn,milesdyson,motorcycle,robertpatrick,sarahconnor,sequel,skynetfalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-106-the-terminator--49308552https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49308552Mon, 04 Apr 2022 01:07:30 +0000Luke MayoA horror film wrapped in a Sci-Fi film! The Chumps return to 2029 Los Angeles, 1984 Los Angeles, and of course, to TechNoir on Pico! Luke & Corrye highlight the tension building, chase scenes, James Cameron's memorable shots and camera techniques,...63331984,2029,adamgreenberg,arnoldschwarzenegger,future,jamescameron,johnconnor,kylereese,lancehenriksen,lindahamilton,losangeles,markgoldblatt,michaelbiehn,paulwinfield,sarahconnor,stanwinstonfalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-105-howard-the-duck--49219946https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49219946Mon, 28 Mar 2022 00:09:40 +0000Luke MayoGeorge Lucas takes a monumental "L." The Chumps outline who, and what, they hold responsible for Howard the Duck bombing at the box office. Plus: how wild that diner scene was; the ridiculous duck puns; the not-so-PG antics; Tim Robbins' overboard...6103chipzien,edgale,galaxy,georgelucas,gloriakatz,guardians,hollyrobinsonpeete,jeffreyjones,jordanprentice,leathompson,marvel,paulguilfoyle,sequel,timrobbins,willardhuyckfalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-104-passengers-2016--49176671https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49176671Thu, 24 Mar 2022 00:21:32 +0000Luke MayoWhy in tarnation was Andy Garcia only in this film for 13 seconds?! The Chumps scrounge their brains for an answer (and end up finding the REAL reason, too). Other hot topics: Chris Pratt & Jennifer Lawrence's chemistry; the epic moral question the...4700andygarcia,avalon,chrispratt,hibernation,homestead,jenniferlawrence,jonspaihts,laurencefishburne,michaelsheen,mortentyldum,passengers2,pods,rodrigoprieto,sequel,space,spaceship,thomasnewmanfalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-103-back-to-the-future-3--49038922And Luke makes a bold but logical claim about Doc Brown.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49038922Sat, 12 Mar 2022 15:14:01 +0000Luke MayoWe're Wild West-bound as we explore the Back to the Future finale. The Chumps welcome Mary Steenburgen to the trilogy with open arms, along with: Buford Tannen, Marty McFly's name change, the sharp editing of punches, and the thrilling train sequence....And Luke makes a bold but logical claim about Doc Brown.]]>4995bifftannen,bobgale,bufordtannen,christopherlloyd,claraclayton,deancundey,delorean,docbrown,elizabethshue,leathompson,martymcfly,marysteenburgen,michaeljfox,robertzemeckis,sequel,thomasfwilson,westernfalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-102-the-batman--48964959https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48964959Sun, 06 Mar 2022 03:24:43 +0000Luke MayoAn emergency podcast! Straight out of the theater, Luke & Corrye bless your eardrums with some sizzling first-take thoughts on the latest version of Bruce Wayne - and boy is this an illustrious one! The moodiness, the noir, the rain...and a...4536alfred,andyserkis,barrykeoghan,catwoman,colinfarrell,gotham,jaymelawson,jeffreywright,johnturturro,joker,mattreed,pauldano,petersarsgaard,riddler,robertpattinson,sequel,zoekravitzfalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-101-back-to-the-future-2--48961725https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48961725Sat, 05 Mar 2022 16:28:14 +0000Luke MayoThere's Marty vs. Biff. The Cubs prediction. Lea Thompson's "addition." Tons to explore. Elizabeth Shue JOINS the cast. Crispin "George McFly" Glover LEAVES the cast (the backstory there). PLUS: The Chumps rip on the director's vision of the future,...5771almanac,bifftannen,chicacocubs,christopherlloyd,crispinglover,docbrown,einstein,flyingcars,hoverboards,jamestolkan,jaws19,leathompson,martymcfly,michaeljfox,prediction,robertzemekis,sequel,tomwilson,worldseriesfalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-100-top-10-favorite-films-ever--48880420https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48880420Sat, 26 Feb 2022 17:21:50 +0000Luke MayoWe've reached the century mark! And all through COVID (mostly)! Luke & Corrye (both in their early 40s) reflect on the 10 movies that have packed the biggest wallop in their lives. There's about 8 honorable mentions in there as well. Enjoy!6008all-time,best,classics,ever,favorite,films,greatest,hollywood,movies,of,podcastsfalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-99-back-to-the-future--48802246-1980s iconography (Marty's vest, Doc's hair, the DeLorean)
-The big guitar scene
-Making science cool
-Recognizable after 3 seconds: the legendary score!
-The impeccable Biff Tannen.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48802246Sun, 20 Feb 2022 03:04:25 +0000Luke MayoPress play on some Huey Lewis with us as we set our course for 1985! A game-changing film, Back to the Future made household names of Christopher Lloyd and Michael J. Fox. It also made longtime fans out of Corrye, Luke, and special guests Cory...-1980s iconography (Marty's vest, Doc's hair, the DeLorean)
-The big guitar scene
-Making science cool
-Recognizable after 3 seconds: the legendary score!
-The impeccable Biff Tannen.]]>6171alansilvestri,bifftannen,bobgale,california,christopherlloyd,crispinglover,delorean,docbrown,hillvalley,leathompson,libyanterrorists,martymcfly,michaeljfox,robertzemeckis,skateboarding,timetravelfalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-98-brittany-runs-a-marathon--48703640-the Oscar nomination mistakes/snubs
-self-worth, mind & body
-the film's use of social media/texting as a storytelling device
-that NYC Marathon sequence
-PLUS: the best way to answer when the waiter asks if you want to see the dessert menu]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48703640Sat, 12 Feb 2022 16:06:27 +0000Luke MayoFriend of the Pod Mike Pagano isn't just into space and Nasa, you know. M-Pags shares his own inspiring health journey, as the Chumps reflect on Brittany Runs a Marathon, a film that's ABOUT running...and NOT about running. The Chumps tackle: -the...-the Oscar nomination mistakes/snubs
-self-worth, mind & body
-the film's use of social media/texting as a storytelling device
-that NYC Marathon sequence
-PLUS: the best way to answer when the waiter asks if you want to see the dessert menu]]>5722amazonstudios,brittanyforgler,demetrius,exercise,jern,jillianbell,lilreyhowery,micahstock,michaelawatkins,newyorkcitymarathon,pauldownscalaizzo,running,seamustierney,seth,tobeymaguire,utkarshambudkarfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-97-apocalypto--48605827helping of gut-wrenching awfulness. Mel Gibson shines behind the camera in a movie you have
to see to believe. Okay, enough with the clichés. Jaguar Paw gets his life turned upside down...before turning the tables and going all "Kevin in Home Alone" on a tribe of hard-nosed
tribesmen. The Chumps dissect the wildest deaths, while examining the ways Gibson showcases
both humanity and the lack thereof.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48605827Sun, 06 Feb 2022 01:27:03 +0000Luke MayoA race against time, but without a clock. Apocalypto is the ultimate revenge film, with a heavy helping of gut-wrenching awfulness. Mel Gibson shines behind the camera in a movie you have to see to believe. Okay, enough with the clichés. Jaguar Paw...helping of gut-wrenching awfulness. Mel Gibson shines behind the camera in a movie you have
to see to believe. Okay, enough with the clichés. Jaguar Paw gets his life turned upside down...before turning the tables and going all "Kevin in Home Alone" on a tribe of hard-nosed
tribesmen. The Chumps dissect the wildest deaths, while examining the ways Gibson showcases
both humanity and the lack thereof.]]>4945aztec,civilizations,conquistadors,daliahernandez,deansemler,ending,farhadsafinia,flintsky,gerardotaracena,jameshorner,jonathanbrewer,mayan,melgibson,middleeye,morrisbirdyellowhead,raoultrujillo,rudyyoungblood,sequel,spanish,zerowolffalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-96-showgirls--48496552Luke & Corrye welcome "Corey K" back to the pod, as the trio aims a missile launcher at the parade of bullsh*t lines, lackluster plot holes, and disturbing sequences. Gina Gershon survives the explosion; every other actor, director, writer is blasted with shrapnel. Corrye's verbal rampage here will live long in our hearts & minds; Showgirls' legacy will not. A truly fun conversation!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48496552Sat, 29 Jan 2022 16:16:54 +0000Luke MayoArguably the worst movie of all time may have lead to the Chumps' best episode of all time. Luke & Corrye welcome "Corey K" back to the pod, as the trio aims a missile launcher at the parade of bullsh*t lines, lackluster plot holes, and disturbing...Luke & Corrye welcome "Corey K" back to the pod, as the trio aims a missile launcher at the parade of bullsh*t lines, lackluster plot holes, and disturbing sequences. Gina Gershon survives the explosion; every other actor, director, writer is blasted with shrapnel. Corrye's verbal rampage here will live long in our hearts & minds; Showgirls' legacy will not. A truly fun conversation!]]>5655elizabethberkley,film,ginagershon,glennplummer,jessespano,joeeszterhas,kylemaclachlan,lasvegas,nc17,paulverhoeven,quotes,robertdavi,sales,savedbythebell,sequel,strippers,vhs,worstfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-95-the-return-of-the-king--48409909https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48409909Sun, 23 Jan 2022 03:01:25 +0000Luke MayoLuke's up in arms about the lack of help from the dwarves and elves at the Minas Tirith & Mordor battles, before Corrye sets him straight. Both Chumps lose their patience with Denethor, but happy he "flamed out" (too soon?). PLUS: crowd-pleasing...6016andyserkis,aragorn,bernardhill,billyboyd,elijahwood,ending,extendededition,finale,gandalf,gimli,gollum,jrrtolkien,livtyler,mordor,newzealand,orlandobloom,peterjackson,prequel,ring,viggomortensenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-94-the-two-towers--48315016https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48315016Sun, 16 Jan 2022 04:10:36 +0000Luke MayoA worthy sequel. The Chumps do a deep-dive on the Battle of Helm's Deep; explore where Peter Jackson dropped the ball on Gimli; and ask themselves how much credit Andy Serkis should get for Gollum. PLUS: Luke revisits the old wives' tale about the...6644andyserkis,bernardhill,braddourif,christopherlee,elijahwood,ents,gimli,gollum,grima,ianmckellan,karlurban,legolas,mirandaotto,orlandobloom,peterjackson,samwisegamgee,seanastin,sequel,theoden,viggomortensenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-93-the-fellowship-of-the-ring--48228663The storytelling strategies that translated brilliantly from the book. PLUS: The one nitpick that both Chumps share (it's a small one).]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48228663Sun, 09 Jan 2022 19:18:54 +0000Luke Mayo20 years later, it's arguably the greatest adventure film of all-time. The Chumps tackle: The game-changing special effects program that's influenced a multitude of films ever since; Peter Jackson's vision; Casting alternatives; Where Corrye ranks the...The storytelling strategies that translated brilliantly from the book. PLUS: The one nitpick that both Chumps share (it's a small one).]]>641120thanniversary,baggins,bookadaptation,christopherlee,elijahwood,elrond,frodo,gimli,hugoweaving,ianmckellen,johnrhysdavies,legolas,livtyler,lordoftherings,middleearth,orlandobloom,peterjackson,sauron,seanastin,viggomortensenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-92-mad-max-fury-road--48129300https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48129300Sat, 01 Jan 2022 15:36:09 +0000Luke MayoThe final podcast of 2021, on arguably the greatest action film in history. That deliciously marvelous Furiosa! That lovable war boy Nux! That son of a bitch Immortan Joe! George Miller's bursting creativity behind the camera! The Chumps spray the...5743abbeylee,australia,beyondthunderdome,charlizetheron,courtneyeaton,ending,flames,georgemiller,guitar,immortanjoe,johnseale,margaretsixel,maxrockatansky,nicholashoult,prequel,rileykeough,roadwarrior,sequel,tomhardy,zoekravitzfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-91-nightcrawler--48063646explains the backstory on a newspaper photo Luke found of him...from the 1990s!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48063646Sun, 26 Dec 2021 15:41:57 +0000Luke MayoYes, we know it's a brutal meditation on media, capitalism, and everything else. But the key conclusion from the Chumps: how in h*** did Jake Gyllenhaal NOT win an Oscar, or even get nominated? Corrye & Luke have a ball surgically plucking out their...explains the backstory on a newspaper photo Luke found of him...from the 1990s!]]>4920billpaxton,comedy,dangilroy,ending,explained,jakegyllenhaal,jamesnewtonhoward,kevinrahm,losangeles,loubloom,louisbloom,news,photographers,renerusso,rizahmed,robertelswit,stringers,thrillerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-90-the-last-of-the-mohicans--47977618https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47977618Sat, 18 Dec 2021 18:45:32 +0000Luke MayoLuke & Corrye relive the thrill of the first time the Chumps ever saw the film in the theater. Some highlights: The constant running. The awkward but super passionate love scene. Cool-as-ice Uncas. Pete Postlethwaite's lack of lines. Mr. Belding's...5283adirondacks,danieldaylewis,dantespinotti,ending,ericschweig,huron,jamesfenimorecooper,jodhimay,madeleinestowe,magua,michaelmann,northcarolina,randyedelman,russellmeans,soundtrack,stevenwaddington,trevorjones,uncas,waterfall,wesstudifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-89-john-wick--47783940https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47783940Sat, 04 Dec 2021 15:51:38 +0000Luke MayoA run-of-the-mill action plot. So what is it about John Wick that has made it a modern classic? The Chumps welcome martial arts & film aficionado Corey Kesselring back to the pod to discuss the "Gun-Fu" style of combat, Wick's dog, the culture of the...5846adriannepalicki,alfieallen,bridgetmoynahan,chadstahelski,continental,derekkolstad,dog,elisabetronalds,gun-fu,ianmcshane,johnleguizamo,jonathansela,keanureeves,michaelnyqvist,prequel,sequel,willemdafoefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-88-the-town--47695712https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47695712Sun, 28 Nov 2021 22:47:56 +0000Luke MayoLuke & Corrye peruse the smorgasbord of delicious quotes in this feast of a heist film. The Chumps trade fun facts they discovered (the rapper Slaine! The alternative ending!), trade frustrations about why Jeremy Renner should have won an Oscar, and...4965bank,benaffleck,blakelively,boston,charlestown,chriscooper,dennismclaughlin,ending,fenwaypark,georgecarroll,heist,jeremyrenner,jonhamm,meaning,petepostlethwaite,princeofthieves,rebeccahall,slaine,southie,tituswelliverfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-87-apollo-13--47567965https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47567965Sat, 20 Nov 2021 03:31:36 +0000Luke MayoThe Chumps welcome back space & NASA aficionado Mike Pagano as they sift through arguably Ron Howard's greatest picture. What makes the storytelling so riveting? How important is Hans Zimmer's exquisite score? Did Kevin Bacon lay the game on too thick...4939billpaxton,clinthoward,deancundey,edharris,fredhaise,garysinise,hans,jackswigert,jimlovell,kathleenquinlan,kevinbacon,landing,mission,moon,nasa,oscars,ronhoward,tomhanks,zimmerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-86-riders-of-justice--47463170https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47463170Sun, 14 Nov 2021 01:17:42 +0000Luke MayoWhy is Riders of Justice SO deliciously fantastic? It's about revenge! No! It's about dealing with trauma. No! It's about...everything. Luke & Corrye try to articulate why this film resonated so surprisingly with them. The Chumps' key takeaway: Don't...5245anders,andrea,bicycle,bro,denmark,emmenthaler,ending,gadeberg,heick,jensen,jeppe,kaas,madsmikkelsen,mathilde,nicolas,nikolaj,revenge,scene,thomasfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-85-top-10-heroes-villains-desert-island-films--47358642https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47358642Sun, 07 Nov 2021 13:18:39 +0000Luke MayoWhat are 10 films YOU would bring on an island if stranded there for 10 years? Luke and Corrye both chose Goonies...but as for the other 9? Completely different! Surprises abound! The Chumps also exchange their Top 10 Heroes and Villains. Some may be...7550best,countryclub,desert,diehard,ever,film,goonies,hansgruber,indianajones,island,lists,movies,oakhill,ridersofjustice,starwarsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-84-halloween-2018--47233370https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47233370Sat, 30 Oct 2021 14:24:07 +0000Luke MayoOur final Halloween/October installment! We break down Jamie Lee Curtis aka Laurie Strode's performance: did she sell her lifelong trauma? The mystique of Michael Myers. The insane fun fact behind the marketing cost of this film. The Chumps also...5147carpenter,curtis,ends,greer,halloween,horror,jamie,john,judy,kills,laurie,lee,loomis,mask,michael,movies,myers,sequel,spooky,strodefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-83-dune-2021--47132429https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47132429Mon, 25 Oct 2021 00:33:33 +0000Luke MayoWorld-building of the highest order! Denis Villanueve makes a third modern sci-fi classic (in our humble opinion). Luke & Corrye agree: this is a "10." The Chumps explore: Why guns aren't prevalent in the Dune universe; Cinematographer Greig Fraser's...4626arrakis,atreides,chalamet,chani,denis,duncan,ending,ferguson,fremen,gurney,halleck,harkonnen,hawat,house,rebecca,sequel,thufir,timothee,villeneuve,zendayafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-82-shaun-of-the-dead--47109326https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47109326Sat, 23 Oct 2021 02:52:11 +0000Luke MayoA labor of love. The trail of breadcrumbs and evidence proving Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg had a blast writing this rom-com/horror/buddy flick. The Chumps explore: how Pegg & Nick Frost incorporate their real-life friendship and background into the...5729ashfield,cornetto,davis,dylan,edgar,frost,kate,lucy,moran,nick,pegg,penelope,queen,simon,soundtrack,trilogy,wilton,wright,zombiesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-81-the-monster-squad--47021992https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47021992Mon, 18 Oct 2021 01:11:26 +0000Luke MayoThere's an explanation for why the monsters seemed a little, shall we say, off in this film. The Chumps welcome Corey K. back to the pod to discuss: "Nards" vs Nuts, the ethics behind calling Horace "fat kid," the showbiz fate of the Monster Squad...6049andre,black,brent,chalem,ellen,eugene,german,gower,guy,horace,lambert,mary,nards,phoebe,ryan,scary,sequel,shane,streaming,trainorfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-80-doctor-sleep-director-s-cut--46914428https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46914428Mon, 11 Oct 2021 01:03:39 +0000Luke MayoWe've got another underrated gem, folks! Ewan McGregor and a gang of unknowns make this a sequel to place on your Halloween shortlist. The Chumps admit being mesmerized by the delicious Rebecca Ferguson as Rose the Hat, while also being wowed by the...4475alyn,carl,danny,emily,ending,ferguson,henry,hotel,king,kubrick,lind,lumbly,overlook,rebecca,sequel,shining,stanley,stephen,thomas,torrancefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-79-30-days-of-night--46790934https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46790934Sat, 02 Oct 2021 16:50:21 +0000Luke MayoHorror films are a dime a dozen. So what does 30 Days of Night do that the others don't? Luke & Corrye explore this question and many others including: Does Ben Foster get robbed of screen time? Is Eben and Stella's relationship believable? What is it...4801alaska,ben,boone,danny,david,ending,foster,george,hartnett,huston,josh,junior,mark,melissa,prequel,sequel,slade,vampiresfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-78-the-natural--46687795The Chumps dive into: the father-son theme, Redford's age in real life: was it a problem?
PLUS: What the movie got WRONG about the game of baseball; All the Buffalo & WNY filming locations; The groovy backstory to bat boy Bobby Savoy; and Corrye keeps bringing up Joe Rogan's plumber. Finally: Luke's tale of meeting Michael "Bump Bailey" Madsen!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46687795Sun, 26 Sep 2021 02:20:37 +0000Luke MayoGuest extraordinaire Mike Pagano stops by the pod...and has nitpicks galore about the film he JUST watched for the first time. Surprisingly, Luke & Corrye think the nitpicks are legit. The Chumps dive into: the father-son theme, Redford's age in real...The Chumps dive into: the father-son theme, Redford's age in real life: was it a problem?
PLUS: What the movie got WRONG about the game of baseball; All the Buffalo & WNY filming locations; The groovy backstory to bat boy Bobby Savoy; and Corrye keeps bringing up Joe Rogan's plumber. Finally: Luke's tale of meeting Michael "Bump Bailey" Madsen!]]>4971barbara,basinger,brimley,buffalo,close,duvall,farnsworth,glenn,hershey,hobbs,kim,madsen,michael,redford,richard,robert,roy,wilford,wonderboyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-77-blade-runner-2049--46488444https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46488444Sun, 12 Sep 2021 18:32:28 +0000Luke MayoRyan Gosling fits into the Blade Runner world like a glove. Harrison Ford still runs like he did at the beginning of Raiders of the Lost Ark. Meanwhile, women finally get their due in key roles; Jared Leto is creepy but convincing; and Corrye...4687bautista,dave,davis,deckard,denis,ending,ford,gosling,harrison,hoeks,jared,leto,mackenzie,replicant,robin,ryan,sylvia,villeneuve,wrightfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-76-blade-runner-1982--46379062https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46379062Sun, 05 Sep 2021 00:37:05 +0000Luke MayoBlade Runner's stunning atmosphere and visuals? They're matched only by Corrye's articulation of humanity and how it looms large in Ridley Scott's picture. The fellas play hardball, quickly tackling the "is Deckard a replicant" question right out of...5285deckard,edward,ending,explained,ford,harrison,hauer,james,olmos,rain,replicant,ridley,rutger,scott,sean,sequel,tears,tyrell,vangelis,youngfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-75-jfk--46272043https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46272043Sat, 28 Aug 2021 03:09:12 +0000Luke MayoA true "who's who" of casting, including a bunch comedians that arguably steal the show: John Candy, Walter Matthau, Jack Lemmon. The Chumps believe Oliver Stone's heart is in the right place, even if his film is full of fake facts and omissions. JFK...5785assassination,candy,clay,costner,donald,garrison,harvey,jim,jones,kennedy,kevin,lee,oliver,oswald,shaw,sissy,spacek,stone,sutherland,tommyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-74-there-will-be-blood--46185943Corrye's impression of Daniel Plainview sounds more like Plainview somehow than Daniel Day-Lewis. PLUS: Luke floats a new ridiculous segment which triggers a delightful tale of Corrye's mother's love of smoking.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46185943Sat, 21 Aug 2021 21:00:13 +0000Luke MayoA 21st century masterpiece! Corrye explains why this should have won Best Picture over No Country For Old Men. Luke ponders if Paul Dano (as good as he is in here) kind of got lucky. Corrye's impression of Daniel Plainview sounds more like Plainview...Corrye's impression of Daniel Plainview sounds more like Plainview somehow than Daniel Day-Lewis. PLUS: Luke floats a new ridiculous segment which triggers a delightful tale of Corrye's mother's love of smoking.]]>5520anderson,ciaran,daniel,dano,day-lewis,dillon,ending,freasier,hinds,nominations,oil,oscar,paul,sinclair,thomas,uptonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-73-the-suicide-squad-2021--46097671https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46097671Sun, 15 Aug 2021 01:08:00 +0000Luke MayoTo paraphrase Corrye Cook: director James Gunn makes Disney eat crow! The filmmaker turns in arguably the best DC movie yet! We liked A LOT of this colorful funhouse of a film. The Chumps welcome an old friend, and ask: Was there "enough Stallone" in...5884cena,daniela,elba,ending,gunn,harley,idris,james,john,king,margot,melchior,polkadotman,quinn,robbie,shark,stallone,starro,sylvester,weaselfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-72-predator-1987--46007071https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46007071Sat, 07 Aug 2021 21:19:48 +0000Luke MayoThe Chumps marvel at how long it took them to cover a Schwarzenegger film...and then (facepalm!) remember at the end they already covered Conan the Barbarian. Luke delivers the most absurd 5 Questions yet! Corrye reminds listeners of Arnold's...4644arnold,bill,billy,body,carl,damme,duke,dune,jean-claude,jesse,john,mctiernan,schwarzenegger,van,ventura,weathersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-71-silence-2016--45920569https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45920569Sun, 01 Aug 2021 00:43:26 +0000Luke MayoForget the notion that this is "lesser Scorsese." Marty's 30-year passion project truly comes to fruition, with Andrew Garfield and Adam Driver skillfully riding shotgun. Luke & Corrye share their own stories of faith, amid their dissection of this...4676adam,andrew,asano,christianity,driver,endo,garfield,japan,jesuit,liam,martin,missionaries,neeson,novel,padres,priests,scorsese,shusaku,tadanobufalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-70-the-wolf-of-wall-street--45740672movie's "haters." The two Jon Bernthal lines that tickled the Chumps' fancy. The two Rochester connections to this film. PLUS: one of the weirdest but memorable musical guest introductions on Saturday Night Live (from the 1990s) somehow gets referenced.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45740672Sun, 18 Jul 2021 00:52:41 +0000Luke MayoCorrye calls it "a 3-hour drug-addled fever dream." Luke wonders if it's more of a glorification of the glamorous life...or a cautionary tale. We hail Jonah Hill for outclassing everyone ("Steeeve Madden!"). Corrye mounts the old soapbox to throw...movie's "haters." The two Jon Bernthal lines that tickled the Chumps' fancy. The two Rochester connections to this film. PLUS: one of the weirdest but memorable musical guest introductions on Saturday Night Live (from the 1990s) somehow gets referenced.]]>4642belfort,ben,bernthal,chandler,dicaprio,hill,jon,jonah,jordan,kyle,leasure,leonardo,margot,martin,matthew,mcconaughey,reiner,rob,robbie,scorsesefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-69-the-departed--45653528https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45653528Sun, 11 Jul 2021 00:45:40 +0000Luke MayoLuke and Corrye probably shouldn't have brought up one particular mini-monologue by Alec Baldwin before pressing record. The Departed feels like an NBA all-star game...except everyone is trying really hard, and the game is actually GOOD. Corrye waxes...5773alec,baldwin,damon,dicaprio,farmiga,gimme,jack,leonardo,mark,martin,matt,nicholson,rolling,scorsese,sheen,shelter,stones,vera,wahlbergfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-68-goodfellas--45572656painting in the post-Billy Batts dinner scene at Tommy's mom's house. Corrye explains where Goodfellas tops The Godfather. Luke points out the dumbest decision a character makes in the film. We've also got impressions: Kermit the Frog as Henry Hill, and Corrye as Tom Nook from Animal Crossing (don't ask). PLUS: Is Robert De Niro the most replaceable actor among the big five here (Liotta, Pesci, De Niro, Bracco, Sorvino)?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45572656Sun, 04 Jul 2021 19:30:40 +0000Luke MayoThe Chumps are all over the place on this classic. Luke gets the scoop on that infamous painting in the post-Billy Batts dinner scene at Tommy's mom's house. Corrye explains where Goodfellas tops The Godfather. Luke points out the dumbest decision a...painting in the post-Billy Batts dinner scene at Tommy's mom's house. Corrye explains where Goodfellas tops The Godfather. Luke points out the dumbest decision a character makes in the film. We've also got impressions: Kermit the Frog as Henry Hill, and Corrye as Tom Nook from Animal Crossing (don't ask). PLUS: Is Robert De Niro the most replaceable actor among the big five here (Liotta, Pesci, De Niro, Bracco, Sorvino)?]]>6408bracco,deniro,frank,heist,joe,liotta,lorraine,lufthansa,mafia,martin,mob,paul,pesci,ray,robert,scorsese,sequel,sorvino,vincentfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-67-raging-bull--45469957https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45469957Sun, 27 Jun 2021 20:02:41 +0000Luke MayoTo think: this was almost Martin Scorsese's final film! Luke & Corrye trade praise for his "comeback movie" like punches, as the Chumps highlight De Niro's awe-inspiring performance, Joe Pesci's coming out party, and potentially the best boxing scenes...5245awards,boxing,cathy,deniro,frank,jake,joe,lamotta,martin,moriarty,oscars,pesci,ray,robert,robinson,schoonmaker,scorsese,sugar,thelma,vincentfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-66-braveheart--45369721https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45369721Sat, 19 Jun 2021 21:45:45 +0000Luke MayoPut simply: no movie inspires quite like Braveheart. Not too shabby for a director working on his second film at the time. Thankfully, that director was Mel Gibson. The Chumps reflect on the Game of Thrones-like power struggle in Scotland & England;...4993accuracy,angusmacfadyen,brendangleeson,catherinemccormack,historical,jameshorner,johntoll,melgibson,patrickmcgoohan,robertthebruce,scotland,sophiemarceau,williamwallacefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-65-american-psycho--45275797https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45275797Sat, 12 Jun 2021 19:20:16 +0000Luke MayoAh yes, the decadent, me-first decade of the 1980s. Christian Bale becomes an adult in this pre-Batman cesspool of controversy. The Chumps are here for all of it: the business card pissing contest, the smarminess of Bale and his pals, Bret Easton...5147bateman,bret,caraseymour,chloesevigny,christianbale,cruise,easton,ellis,ending,huey,jaredleto,joshlucas,justintheroux,lewis,patrick,philcollins,reesewitherspoon,soundtrack,tom,willemdafoefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-64-john-carpenter-s-they-live-1988--45177829https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45177829Sat, 05 Jun 2021 14:34:44 +0000Luke Mayo"Rowdy" Roddy Piper's acting debut was a dandy! If you don't remember 1988's They Live, we've got you covered. From Keith David's perfect foil, to Meg Foster's piercing eyes, to Piper's iconic "kick ass and chew bubblegum line," John Carpenter's late...5328aliens,carpenter,consumerism,david,ending,fight,foster,john,keith,meaning,meg,piper,reaganomics,roddy,rowdy,wwffalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-63-army-of-the-dead-2021--45090294https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45090294Sat, 29 May 2021 16:48:27 +0000Luke MayoDid Corrye really despise this movie that much? The short answer is yes. The longer answer is no. Luke gets Corrye all riled up as the Chumps break down what Zack Snyder got right...and all the junk he dropped the ball with. From the tiger to Tig...4654armyofthieves,castillo,davebautista,ella,ending,hardwick,lasvegas,matthias,notaro,omari,prequel,purnell,raul,schweighöfer,sequel,soundtrack,thieves,tig,zacksnyder,zombiesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-62-contact-1997--44973873https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44973873Sat, 22 May 2021 19:37:49 +0000Luke MayoDoes Contact hold up after nearly 25 years? The Chumps are split. But they do agree on weird-ass Jake Busey, the showcase of space exploration as magical, and Jodie Foster being an absolute superstar. The Chumps also welcome back space enthusiast Mike...4660angela,bassett,bill,busey,carl,clinton,foster,jake,james,jodie,lowe,matthew,mcconaughey,rob,sagan,skerritt,space,tom,woodsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-61-rounders--44858915https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44858915Sun, 16 May 2021 22:51:09 +0000Luke MayoIt's the film that made seemingly everyone want to play cards in the first decade of the 2000s. The Chumps welcome back space aficionado Mike Pagano, who also apparently deals (pun!) in poker films! The judges' game is explored, as is the Johnny Chan...5894brian,chan,damon,david,edward,em,hold,john,johnny,koppelman,levien,malkovich,matt,norton,poker,series,texas,turturro,worldfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-60-dragonslayer-1981--44714053https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44714053Sun, 09 May 2021 03:15:50 +0000Luke MayoCorrye put it best: we were due for a healthy dose of bullsh*t on the podcast. In Luke's opinion, Dragonslayer provided more than its fair share of it. The dragon special effects had the Chumps cheering. The cinematography, too. But then there's Peter...4088caitlin,clarke,derek,disney,dragon,hallam,ian,john,macnicol,matthew,mcdiarmid,oscars,paramount,peter,pictures,ralph,richardson,robbins,vanlintfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-59-backdraft-1992--44589942right in the flames alongside Kurt Russell, William Baldwin, and the other blokes. The Chumps reflect on Donald Sutherland's creepiness, Robert De Niro's De Nironess, the cheesy scenes that still hit hard, and the small role that had 200 candidates auditioning for it. Plus: Luke's controversial comments on Michael B. Jordan, and the impression that Corrye CAN'T do!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44589942Sat, 01 May 2021 22:21:56 +0000Luke MayoTo paraphrase the great Alicia Keys: Ron Howard's on firrrrrrrrre! Opie's at his finest as he places us right in the flames alongside Kurt Russell, William Baldwin, and the other blokes. The Chumps reflect on Donald Sutherland's creepiness, Robert De...right in the flames alongside Kurt Russell, William Baldwin, and the other blokes. The Chumps reflect on Donald Sutherland's creepiness, Robert De Niro's De Nironess, the cheesy scenes that still hit hard, and the small role that had 200 candidates auditioning for it. Plus: Luke's controversial comments on Michael B. Jordan, and the impression that Corrye CAN'T do!]]>5406baldwin,chicago,demornay,deniro,donald,fire,gedrick,glenn,howard,jason,jennifer,kurt,leigh,rebecca,robert,ron,russell,scott,sutherland,williamfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-58-scent-of-a-woman--44468850wholesomeness, Phillip Seymour Hoffman's douchebaggery (and genius!), that car prank, the Yuppie boyfriend of that lady from the tango scene, and the awkwardness of the Thanksgiving dinner sequence (with Bradley Whitford!). Plus: Corrye and Luke's Oscar picks!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44468850Sat, 24 Apr 2021 18:00:05 +0000Luke MayoThere's a strong chance we may have impersonated Al Pacino upwards of 50 times this episode. Luke & Corrye spray dialogue all over the place, as they nitpick Pacino's "pearls," Chris O'Donnell's wholesomeness, Phillip Seymour Hoffman's douchebaggery...wholesomeness, Phillip Seymour Hoffman's douchebaggery (and genius!), that car prank, the Yuppie boyfriend of that lady from the tango scene, and the awkwardness of the Thanksgiving dinner sequence (with Bradley Whitford!). Plus: Corrye and Luke's Oscar picks!]]>5386al,anwar,bradley,brest,chris,gabrielle,hoffman,james,martin,odonnell,oscars,pacino,philip,rebhorn,seymour,tango,whitfordfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-57-drive-2011--44375013https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44375013Sun, 18 Apr 2021 00:06:40 +0000Luke MayoNot many films can match Drive for sheer ambience. The Chumps delve into how director Nicolas Winding Refn concocted the now iconic movie, from his quirky casting habits to the lack of dialogue to some of the more explosive violence in cinema history....4870albert,amini,brooks,bryan,carey,christina,cranston,gosling,hendricks,hossein,isaac,mulligan,nicolas,oscar,perlman,refn,ron,ryan,soundtrack,windingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-56-fight-club--44288372https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44288372Sun, 11 Apr 2021 01:18:29 +0000Luke MayoBrad Pitt at his peak. Edward Norton on the up and up. Helena Bonham Carter at her most underrated (but still kooky). And our boy David Fincher - getting his groove back two films after the disastrous Alien 3! A meta look at Fight Club, (Corrye sums...6364bonham,brad,brothers,carter,chuck,david,durden,dust,edward,fincher,helena,jared,leto,loaf,meat,meatloaf,norton,palahniuk,pitt,tylerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-55-l-a-confidential--44186864https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44186864Sat, 03 Apr 2021 22:32:26 +0000Luke MayoFrom top to bottom, this film sizzles....STILL, after 24 years! Oddly, Luke & Corrye felt Kim Bassinger's Oscar-winning performance was the weakest part of the film. So what worked? Everything else: the screenplay, James Ellroy's source material,...5797angeles,bassinger,cromwell,crowe,curtis,danny,david,devito,goldsmith,guy,hanson,james,jerry,kevin,kim,los,pearce,russell,spacey,strathairnfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-54-zach-snyder-s-justice-league-2021--44071323https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44071323Sat, 27 Mar 2021 00:48:00 +0000Luke MayoSpoiler alert: we all loved it! It's Luke and two Coreys this episode, as Corey Kesselring makes a return. What's new in the "Snyder Cut?" What did Zach do better than that rascal Joss Whedon? Why did Cyborg almost steal the movie (before you-know-who...5630affleck,allen,aquaman,barry,ben,cavill,cyborg,ezra,fisher,gadot,gal,henry,jason,miller,momoa,ray,steppenwolf,woman,wonderfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-53-robin-hood-prince-of-thieves--43982133https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43982133Sun, 21 Mar 2021 03:33:47 +0000Luke MayoWe've got a full menu this episode: Crappy acting. Career-turning performances. A surprising number of interesting actors turning down key roles. The most delightful "drunk" in movie history. Another a**hole priest. A VERY thirsty Maid Marian watching...5742alan,christian,costner,elizabeth,forest,freeman,kevin,mary,mastroantonio,morgan,reynolds,rickman,sherwood,slater,themefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-52-inglourious-basterds--43876121https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43876121Sun, 14 Mar 2021 03:15:54 +0000Luke MayoDon't let the gore and Quentin Tarantino's oddball cinema charm fool you: this film is all about TENSION. Great actors (and nuanced characters) sizing each other up. Corry heralds the 1st "chapter" as one of the best opening scenes in Hollywood...5840brad,brühl,christoph,daniel,diane,eli,fassbender,hitler,kruger,laurent,mélanie,michael,nazi,pitt,quentin,roth,schweiger,tarantino,til,waltzfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-51-the-goonies--43772231https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43772231Sun, 07 Mar 2021 03:35:30 +0000Luke MayoCorrye's got a nitpick...with Corey Feldman's "Mouth." Luke has a nitpick...dealing with the waterslide. Plus: the Chumps get a kick out of the deleted octopus scene; the pop culture references; that wild opening sequence during the credits; the...5076astin,astoria,brolin,chunk,cohen,corey,data,donner,feldman,fratelli,jeff,josh,one-eyed,oregon,richard,sean,sequel,sloth,williefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-50-hell-or-high-water-2016--43668968https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43668968Sun, 28 Feb 2021 03:46:01 +0000Luke MayoA modern Western. But a heist film. Yet not really a heist film at all. A bunch to get to here, including: that casino scene with the Comanche poker player, the meaning behind Lord of the Plains, the line that Luke wants to try out on his wife, and...5341bank,ben,birmingham,bridges,cave,chris,david,foster,gil,heist,jeff,katy,mackenzie,mixon,nick,pine,robbery,sheridan,taylor,westernfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-49-arrival-2016--43560688following a life-altering tragedy, while "friend of the pod" Mike Pagano shares his personal
connection as well. PLUS: A beef with Forest Whitaker; Luke returns to the movie theater; the ideas that help this "alien" film stand out from the rest; and why Corrye says he wants to spend an entire year over Mike's house when the pandemic ends!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43560688Sat, 20 Feb 2021 18:26:50 +0000Luke Mayo"A sign from my mom." With those words, Corrye explains the deeper meaning of this film for him following a life-altering tragedy, while "friend of the pod" Mike Pagano shares his personal connection as well. PLUS: A beef with Forest Whitaker; Luke...following a life-altering tragedy, while "friend of the pod" Mike Pagano shares his personal
connection as well. PLUS: A beef with Forest Whitaker; Luke returns to the movie theater; the ideas that help this "alien" film stand out from the rest; and why Corrye says he wants to spend an entire year over Mike's house when the pandemic ends!]]>5565adams,aliens,amy,chiang,denis,ending,explained,forest,jeremy,michael,renner,stuhlbarg,ted,villeneuve,whitakerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-48-ladyhawke-1985--43453033https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43453033Sun, 14 Feb 2021 01:21:22 +0000Luke MayoThe synth music was a bust. Matthew Broderick's jokes were, too. But one particular character had both Chumps cheering...and helped to inspire a NEW segment of the podcast! Despite all the insults, the Chumps actually enjoyed this 1985 non-classic,...3907alan,alfred,broderick,donner,goonies,hauer,hawk,imperious,john,leo,matthew,mckern,michelle,molina,parsons,pfeiffer,richard,rutger,wolf,woodfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-47-man-of-steel-2013--43327310https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43327310Sun, 07 Feb 2021 02:55:54 +0000Luke MayoHow can Superman fans HATE Man of Steel? How can ANYONE hate it? Luke & Corrye express bewilderment as they toss praise around like cash at the wedding in Goodfellas. Big topics: Henry Cavill's cool workout regimen; Amy Adams is a badass; and seeing...4573adams,amy,cavill,christopher,clark,costner,crowe,david,diane,goyer,henry,kent,kevin,lane,meloni,michael,russell,shannon,snyder,zachfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-46-the-dark-knight-rises-2012--43206839Luke forces Corrye to do more Bane impressions. Luke and Corrye theorize on what it would
take for Christopher Nolan to pull the trigger on a 4th Batman film. Plus: RIP Cloris Leachman,
Ryan Serhant is the best, and one of the Chumps is a Twitter hypocrite.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43206839Sun, 31 Jan 2021 03:35:21 +0000Luke MayoCorrye eviscerates a movie critic who claims The Dark Knight Rises "isn't about anything." Luke forces Corrye to do more Bane impressions. Luke and Corrye theorize on what it would take for Christopher Nolan to pull the trigger on a 4th Batman film....Luke forces Corrye to do more Bane impressions. Luke and Corrye theorize on what it would
take for Christopher Nolan to pull the trigger on a 4th Batman film. Plus: RIP Cloris Leachman,
Ryan Serhant is the best, and one of the Chumps is a Twitter hypocrite.]]>5747anne,bale,bane,catwoman,christian,christopher,cotillard,gary,gordon-levitt,hardy,hathaway,joseph,kyle,marion,matthew,modine,nolan,oldman,selina,tomfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-45-the-dark-knight-2008--43086164the "Harvey Dent transportation to jail" scene is a piece of filmmaking genius. Plus: the surprise Heath Ledger pulled on everyone, the Maggie Gyllenhaal for Katie Holmes "trade," and the random cameo we totally forgot to mention from Batman Begins!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43086164Sun, 24 Jan 2021 01:59:03 +0000Luke MayoCorrye touts the ending as one of the best in cinema history. Luke breaks down why the "Harvey Dent transportation to jail" scene is a piece of filmmaking genius. Plus: the surprise Heath Ledger pulled on everyone, the Maggie Gyllenhaal for Katie...the "Harvey Dent transportation to jail" scene is a piece of filmmaking genius. Plus: the surprise Heath Ledger pulled on everyone, the Maggie Gyllenhaal for Katie Holmes "trade," and the random cameo we totally forgot to mention from Batman Begins!]]>6173aaron,bale,christian,christopher,eckhart,ending,gary,gordon-levitt,gotham,gyllenhaal,heath,joker,joseph,ledger,maggie,nolan,oldman,robin,trilogy,two-facefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-44-batman-begins--42984397https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42984397Mon, 18 Jan 2021 03:44:00 +0000Luke MayoCorrye and Luke come equipped with a mountain of fun facts on the making of this modern classic. The Chumps explore what makes this such a marvelous origin story, how it differs from the Batman lore in the comics, and what Christopher Nolan...5339bale,caine,christian,christopher,cillian,freeman,gary,gotham,goyer,holmes,joker,katie,liam,michael,morgan,murphy,neeson,nolan,oldman,scarecrowfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-43-mad-max-beyond-thunderdome--42863552https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42863552Sun, 10 Jan 2021 01:11:23 +0000Luke MayoIt's not our favorite of the Mad Max series, but it may be the most fun, thanks to the buffet of characters. Luke & Corrye pick their favorites, from Dr. Dealgood (the Thunderdome emcee!), to The Collector and Pig Killer. The Chumps also philosophize...4711australia,bartertown,blaster,bruce,charlize,frank,furiosa,george,gibson,master,mel,miller,spence,theron,thrice,tina,turnerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-42-die-hard--42761490https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42761490Sat, 02 Jan 2021 17:51:04 +0000Luke MayoLuke & Corrye break down the dynamite crew of henchmen, explain why this is actually a sequel, and give extra props to Bonnie Bedalia, and of course Hart Bochner - the ultimate 1980s sleazeball. Plus: Corrye's hot take on Home Alone won't sit well...5145alan,angeles,argyle,bedelia,bochner,bonnie,bruce,ellis,gruber,hans,hart,john,los,mctiernan,nakatomi,plaza,reginald,rickman,veljohnson,willisfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-41-tenet--42672945https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42672945Sun, 27 Dec 2020 00:54:34 +0000Luke MayoCorrye says it best in this episode: Tenet is Christopher Nolan showcasing "something fresh with the end of the world scenario." The fellas salute Nolan as he rejuvenates the action/ticking time bomb plot. Luke points out what differentiates this film...5597branagh,christopher,debicki,elizabeth,ending,explanation,johndavid,kenneth,luke,mandalorian,meaning,nolan,opera,pattinson,protagonist,robert,sator,skywalker,washingtonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-40-it-s-a-wonderful-life--42576329https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42576329Sun, 20 Dec 2020 02:05:56 +0000Luke MayoOur friend Mike Pagano returns, but not to talk science and space this time. Mike lives in Seneca Falls, the inspiration for It's A Wonderful Life's Bedford Falls. The fellas get emotional talking about the film's meaning, while waxing philosophical...5234bailey,bedford,capra,clarence,donna,falls,frank,george,jimmy,potter,reed,rochester,seneca,stewartfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-39-mank-and-scrooged--42457964https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42457964Sun, 13 Dec 2020 03:18:22 +0000Luke MayoA double-feature! Mank AND Scrooged coming at ya! The Chumps are aflutter about Gary Oldman's sizzling hot portrayal in David Fincher's latest. They're also giddy for Bill Murray's improvisational tour de force in Scrooged. Other topics: favorite...6226alfre,amanda,bill,bobcat,charles,dance,david,donner,fincher,gary,goldthwait,hearst,murray,oldman,orson,richard,seyfried,welles,woodardfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-38-fatman--42337311https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42337311Sun, 06 Dec 2020 01:21:01 +0000Luke MayoWill Fatman be a Christmas classic? Is it a dud? Does it have cult potential? Also: The Chumps go way overboard with the Ahsoka Tano episode of The Mandalorian. Plus: Corrye touts a trending book sequel, while praising the original. And Luke's mother...5186ahsoka,chance,chris,christmas,claus,cringle,eshom,gibson,goggins,hurstfield,ian,jean-baptiste,mandalorian,marianne,mel,nelms,revenge,santa,tano,waltonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-37-baby-driver--42097623https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42097623Sat, 21 Nov 2020 23:20:43 +0000Luke MayoIt's so deliciously good, fans are scrambling for a sequel. Count Luke & Corrye in that camp. The Chumps joke their way through the hip car chases, stylish camera work, and myriad of witticisms. The fellas explore how the film champions those with...5019ansel,atlanta,bernthal,bill,edgar,eiza,elgort,foxx,gonzalez,hamm,james,jamie,jon,kevin,lily,pope,sequel,spacey,wrightfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-36-good-will-hunting--41974081https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41974081Sat, 14 Nov 2020 14:21:05 +0000Luke MayoThis film is a parade of dynamite two-person scenes, and the fellas take pride in exploring them all. Key topics: Why Minnie Driver gets top props; the crazy thing Harvey Weinstein noticed in the original script; 3 random nitpicks that the Chumps...5662affleck,ben,boston,carlton,damon,driver,ending,fisk,gusvansant,harvey,matt,minnie,mit,robin,skarsgard,southie,stellan,weinstein,williamsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-35-gladiator--41869426fun facts on how it altered the film's ending. Also: Corrye's Russell Crowe impersonation, The Mandalorian recap, Sean Connery's Top 5 films, and the movie Luke shouldn't have watched at 11:30pm.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41869426Mon, 09 Nov 2020 04:08:57 +0000Luke MayoJoaquin Phoenix wasn't as dynamite as we originally thought (but still terrific). Plus: the Chumps stand astonished over the manliness of Oliver "Proximo" Reed's real life death, and trade fun facts on how it altered the film's ending. Also: Corrye's...fun facts on how it altered the film's ending. Also: Corrye's Russell Crowe impersonation, The Mandalorian recap, Sean Connery's Top 5 films, and the movie Luke shouldn't have watched at 11:30pm.]]>5083aurelius,commodus,connery,connie,crowe,djimon,hounsou,joaquin,marcus,nielsen,oliver,phoenix,proximo,reed,ridley,rome,russell,scott,sean,sequelfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-34-the-thing-1982--41738456https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41738456Sun, 01 Nov 2020 02:00:08 +0000Luke MayoThe fellas make quick work of the Alien vs. The Thing battle (no contest!). Plus: Kurt Russell gets pissed, Wilford Brimley doesn't get enough screen time, the boys share their theories about the ambiguous ending...and our guest Corey (a DIFFERENT...4289alien,brimley,carpenter,david,ending,ennio,finale,john,keith,kurt,morricone,russell,sequel,wilfordfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-33-trick-r-treat--41645212https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41645212Mon, 26 Oct 2020 14:45:59 +0000Luke MayoGood pure popcorn fun! It's no wonder this has grown into a cult classic and must-see viewing around Halloween. Luke shakes his fist at the one thing missing from the perfect small town depicted in this film, while Corrye touts comparisons to other...4331anna,aytes,baker,bryan,bus,dougherty,dylan,halloween,massacre,michael,ohio,pajamas,paquin,rochelle,sam,school,sequel,singer,valley,warrenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-32-bram-stoker-s-dracula-and-the-lost-boys--41510648https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41510648Sat, 17 Oct 2020 17:18:33 +0000Luke MayoMake America the 1980s again! That's the feeling after rewatching The Lost Boys. Our fun observances, from Corey Haim's lame Saturday night activity to the sexy saxophone player. Plus: our exploration of Coppola's take on Dracula, from Keanu Reeves...5710anthony,cappello,coppola,corey,feldman,ford,francis,gary,haim,hopkins,jason,keanu,oldman,patric,reeves,ryder,tim,vampires,winonafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-31-pet-sematary-1989--41391088https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41391088Sat, 10 Oct 2020 01:51:00 +0000Luke MayoStill creepy as hell, the original Pet Sematary film gets a lot right, despite bogus performances by two of the main actors. Luckily, Stephen King's story and the great Fred Gwynne to the rescue! Luke & Corrye bring a barrel of fun facts to the pod,...5279berdahl,blaze,crosby,dale,denise,eddie,fred,gwynne,halen,hughes,king,lambert,mary,midkiff,mike,ramones,stephen,vanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-30-mary-shelley-s-frankenstein--41292779https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41292779Sun, 04 Oct 2020 15:58:52 +0000Luke MayoOperatic, maybe over-dramatic, but still a damn good yarn! This 1994 Kenneth Branagh-helmed scarefest packs a punch, despite not registering on the De Niro all-timer list. We poke fun at some cheesy lines before machine-gunning props at Branagh and...4291aidan,bonham,branagh,carter,cleese,deniro,frankenstein,helena,holm,hulce,ian,john,kenneth,quinn,robert,tom,victorfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-29-interstellar--41133058https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41133058Sat, 26 Sep 2020 01:25:56 +0000Luke MayoWe're all agreed: Interstellar is complex, but really freaking brilliant. Christopher Nolan brings the heat, as does Matthew McConaughey. Friend of the Pod Mike Pagano brings his love of space to the episode. The Chumps praise Hans Zimmer's score,...4782anne,astronaut,caine,chastain,christopher,hans,hathaway,jessica,kip,matthew,mcconaughey,michael,nasa,nolan,space,thorne,wormhole,zimmerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-28-children-of-men--41004380https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41004380Sat, 19 Sep 2020 14:47:50 +0000Luke MayoClive Owen shows off his chops in this dystopian thrill-ride. The Chumps explore those deliciously long single-shot sequences, the jarring car ambush, and Clare-Hope Ashitey's stellar performance. Plus, a look at the newest episode of The Boys. And...4091alfonso,ashitey,caine,charlie,chiwetel,clare-hope,clive,cuaron,dystopian,ejiofor,emmanuel,future,hunnam,julianne,kee,lubezki,michael,moore,owenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-27-boogie-nights--40854109https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40854109Sat, 12 Sep 2020 03:15:37 +0000Luke MayoA coked-out Alfred Molina. A superb Philip Seymour Hoffman. A LARGE Mark Wahlberg. Somehow Paul Thomas Anderson concocts a masterpiece that's both witty, harrowing, and pure fun. Luke & Corrye take as much pleasure talking about Boogie Nights as they...5049anderson,burt,cheadle,don,graham,guzman,heather,hoffman,john,luis,mark,paul,philip,porn,reilly,reynolds,seymour,thomas,wahlbergfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-26-midnight-run--40750978https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40750978Mon, 07 Sep 2020 13:30:16 +0000Luke MayoThe number of F-bombs in this film is astonishing. So is the number of cigarettes smoked by De Niro! The Chumps explore the "Casablanca of buddy comedies," from the De Niro/Grodin chemistry, to the subtle gags, to the brilliance of the Litmus...4891brest,buddy,charles,cop,danny,deniro,dennis,elfman,farina,grodin,jimmy,joe,jonathan,kotto,mardukas,martin,pantoliano,robert,serano,yaphetfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-25-jaws--40567758https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40567758Sat, 29 Aug 2020 16:32:20 +0000Luke MayoFrom Mayor Vaughn's mishaps to Quint's singing to Spielberg's bag of camera tricks, Jaws sizzles 45 years after its release. The Chumps dive into some of the fun facts they uncovered, Robert Shaw's hard living, and the wild differences from the book...44691975,amity,benchley,blockbuster,dreyfuss,island,jaws,ladies,peter,quint,richard,robert,roy,scheider,sharks,shaw,spanish,spielberg,steven,summerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-24-seven--40451271https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40451271Sat, 22 Aug 2020 17:13:17 +0000Luke MayoThe craziest movie ending of all time? Hard to top Seven. It's also hard to top David Fincher's ability to create tension, mood, and his overall methodical layout of this murder mystery. We delve into the alternative endings the creators toyed with,...5204brad,darius,david,deadly,fincher,freeman,gwyneth,hollywood,john,kevin,khondji,mcginley,mills,morgan,paltrow,pitt,sins,somerset,spaceyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-23-3-10-to-yuma--40340721https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40340721Sat, 15 Aug 2020 15:17:10 +0000Luke MayoThe one-two punch of Russell Crowe and Christian Bale SIZZLES! Luke & Corrye recap this rollicking romp through the Wild West, with a treasure trove of character actors...and an inspiring James Mangold in the director's seat. Plus: Ben Foster's...4304alan,bale,ben,charlie,christian,crowe,elmore,foster,gretchen,hollywood,james,leonard,lerman,logan,mangold,mole,prince,russell,tudyk,westernfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-22-vivarium--40222022https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40222022Sun, 09 Aug 2020 01:41:42 +0000Luke MayoLuke says they couldn't stick the landing. Corrye says the film never got out of the 1st inning. Pick your favorite "the film crapped the bed" sports analogy, and join the Chumps as they break down the little that worked in this Sci-Fi Thriller, and...3052amazon,aris,bird,brimley,cuckoo,eisenberg,ending,finnegan,garret,imogen,jesse,jonathan,lorcan,poots,prime,rochester,shanley,wilfordfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-21-step-brothers--40133736https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40133736Tue, 04 Aug 2020 02:50:08 +0000Luke MayoIt's on our Mt. Rushmore of comedies. The comparisons to Dumb & Dumber. The scene-stealing mischief of John C. Reilly and Adam Scott. The Catalina Wine Mixer. Corrye's favorite sequence (not the drum scene). That unique origin story of Brennan &...4366adam,apatow,catalina,ferrell,hahn,jenkins,john,judd,kathryn,mary,mckay,mixer,reilly,richard,scott,steenburgen,will,winefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-20-prisoners--39968313https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39968313Fri, 24 Jul 2020 23:01:07 +0000Luke MayoWhere were the extra police needed for the missing girls search? Just Jake Gyllenhaal on the case? What would YOU do in Hugh Jackman's shoes? Aunt Holly seems like the obvious villain in retrospect, so how did we forget about her? We adore this...4359aaron,bello,dano,davis,denis,dylan,guzikowski,gyllenhaal,howard,hugh,jackman,jake,leo,maria,melissa,minnette,paul,terrence,villeneuve,violafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-19-the-martian--39826697https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39826697Sat, 18 Jul 2020 03:03:59 +0000Luke MayoSpace enthusiast Mike Pagano joins Luke & Corrye for their romp through The Martian. Luke stumps the guys in the 5 Questions segment, before Mike riffs on everything from the space race to Mars to the one strip of dialogue that encapsulates both the...4032andy,chastain,chiwetel,damon,daniels,ejiofor,jeff,jessica,kristen,mars,martian,matt,michael,nasa,pena,ridley,scott,the,weir,wiigfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-18-top-10-worst-movies--38527353https://api.spreaker.com/episode/38527353Sat, 11 Jul 2020 01:57:13 +0000Luke MayoShowgirls. Battlefield Earth. The Perils of Gwendoline and the Land of Yik Yak. Those are just a few of the schlock-fests Luke and Corrye rip apart. But they're not all B-movies. Expect some big Oscar winners. We also salute the late film critic Jack...4830basquiat,batman,battlefield,earth,from,garner,gwendoline,jack,killer,klowns,movies,outer,perils,robin,showgirls,space,worstfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-17-logan--35672294https://api.spreaker.com/episode/35672294Fri, 03 Jul 2020 13:18:42 +0000Luke MayoWhile Luke struggles to make sense of some of the X-Men/Wolverine backstory, Corrye is at his most eloquent, highlighting why this "superhero film" is a beautiful drama that earns it's place in the pantheon of comic book movies. Plus, Luke makes...4230boyd,caliban,charles,comics,dafne,holbrook,hugh,jackman,james,keen,mangold,marvel,patrick,stewart,wolverine,xavier,xmenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-16-knives-out--33871005https://api.spreaker.com/episode/33871005Sat, 27 Jun 2020 14:33:57 +0000Luke MayoA murder mystery to rival Clue and all those Agatha Christie classics. Rian Johnson hits a whopper of a home run, and Corrye & Luke praise his screenplay and direction to high heaven. The duo also examines the intricate plot, the film's nod to Twitter...4701agatha,ana,armas,chris,christie,craig,curtis,daniel,de,don,evans,jamie,johnson,katherine,lakeith,langford,lee,rian,stanfieldfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-15-superman-the-movie-1978-and-batman-1989--32451997https://api.spreaker.com/episode/32451997Mon, 22 Jun 2020 15:29:36 +0000Luke MayoChristopher Reeve, Michael Keaton, Tim Burton, and Richard Donner set the tone for the onslaught of superhero movies that would arrive in theaters decades later. Luke & Corrye pluck out the winners (Danny Elfman!) and losers (Marlon Brando) while...5345brando,burton,christopher,danny,donner,elfman,gene,hackman,hollywood,jack,keaton,kidder,margot,marlon,michael,nicholson,podcast,reeve,richard,timfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-14-southern-comfort--30489701https://api.spreaker.com/episode/30489701Fri, 12 Jun 2020 23:04:09 +0000Luke MayoDeliverance meets Platoon? Not exactly. Luke overhypes the 1981 bayou thrill ride with Powers Booth and famous "that guy" Brion James. Corrye agrees its memorable, but isn't so hot on the overall product.4140alan,autry,bayou,boothe,brion,carradine,deliverance,hill,james,keith,louisiana,movie,podcast,powers,rochester,swamp,walterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-13-the-way-back-2020--29651404https://api.spreaker.com/episode/29651404Sat, 06 Jun 2020 02:00:30 +0000Luke MayoCorrye said it best: it's not a movie about redemption. It's about healing. The boys reflect on Ben Affleck's powerful performance (and overacting); what the film does that other basketball films DIDN'T do; and point out the sports cliches the film...3097affleck,al,basketball,ben,gavankar,gavin,janina,madrigal,michaela,oconnor,thewayback,watkinsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-12-young-guns-and-young-guns-2--28651585https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28651585Fri, 29 May 2020 18:35:50 +0000Luke MayoCharlie Sheen's death scene acting: horrific. But Jack Palance's was just as bad. Corrye and Luke dissect these Young Guns scenes, and trade wisecracks on everything from Tom Cruise's cameo to the suitcase escape by Emilio Estevez.4713bon,casey,charlie,christian,cruise,diamond,emilio,estevez,guns,jack,jovi,lou,palance,phillips,sheen,siemaszko,slater,tom,western,youngfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-11-judge-dredd-and-dredd--28055359https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28055359Fri, 22 May 2020 14:25:22 +0000Luke Mayo"I am...THE LAW!" Judge Dredd is a smorgasbord of Stallone-isms. The 2012 remake takes a dark detour from the original. Luke & Corrye delve into both films. They trade likes and dislikes, discuss the Catch 22 of Rob Schneider's performance, and...4041dance,dredd,headey,jordan,judge,karl,last,lena,maxvonsydow,rob,schneider,series,slyvester,stallone,thelastdance,urbanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-10-conan-the-barbarian-1982--27414520https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27414520Fri, 15 May 2020 14:43:08 +0000Luke MayoSchwarzenegger's Conan the Barbarian isn't a cult classic. It's a classic, period. Luke and Corrye shower their appreciation on everything from Conan's mom, to the pulsating score, to the corniest death, as well as that silly witch scene. Oh yeah:...4661arnold,barbarian,conan,destroyer,doom,earl,james,jones,oliver,rochester,schwarzenegger,stone,thulsafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-9-rocky-iv--26957387https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26957387Sat, 09 May 2020 12:06:41 +0000Luke MayoWhat's the best training montage? What's the deal with the Carl Weathers/Dolph Lundgren beef on set? How did that giant robot make it into the film? Luke & Corrye answer some age-old questions.4193balboa,brigitte,carl,dolph,drago,ivan,jordan,lungren,michael,montage,nielsen,paulie,robot,rocky,russia,slyvester,stallone,training,weathersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-8-alien-aliens-and-the-last-dance-episodes-3-and-4--26499081https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26499081Fri, 01 May 2020 14:35:09 +0000Luke MayoTwo masterclasses in suspense! Luke & Corrye wax philosophical on the first two Alien films and why they still hold up extremely well decades later. The duo also trades likes and dislikes from episodes 3 & 4 of The Last Dance.5041alien,aliens,bill,cameron,dennis,fassbender,goldstein,james,jenette,jordan,michael,paxton,ridley,ripley,rodman,scott,sigourney,thelastdance,vasquez,weaverfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-7-timothy-dalton-s-james-bond-films-and-episodes-1-2-of-the-last-dance--26104159https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26104159Sun, 26 Apr 2020 00:51:56 +0000Luke MayoLuke and Corrye recap the first two episodes of The Last Dance before praising the underrated Timothy Dalton James Bond films.3965bond,bulls,chicago,dalton,dance,daylights,dennis,hoops,james,jordan,kill,last,license,living,michael,pippen,rodman,scottie,timothy,tofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-6-memorable-theater-experiences--25665915https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25665915Sat, 18 Apr 2020 02:02:52 +0000Luke MayoCorrye and Luke flip the script this time around. Forget one specific movie. The duo tackles earliest memories at the theater, their first R-rated film on the big screen, the movies they walked out of, and the films where they struggled to hold back...4806chumps,experiences,film,movie,moviechumps,rochester,theaterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-5-bloodsport--25294383https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25294383Sat, 11 Apr 2020 14:54:44 +0000Luke MayoIt's the film that put Van Damme on the map! We explore the '80s-style montages, the quirky fighters, Hong Kong, the stereotypes, and the badassery of main villain Chong Li.4305arts,bloodsport,bolo,chong,damme,forest,li,martial,van,vandamme,whitaker,yeungfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-4-the-indiana-jones-saga--24788388https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24788388Fri, 03 Apr 2020 18:43:33 +0000Luke MayoThe Chumps rank the opening sequences in the saga, question whether Temple of Doom is the Super Mario 2 of the series, and try to determine what makes Sallah the "best digger in Egypt."4462chumps,crusade,crystal,doom,ford,harrison,indiana,jones,kingdom,last,movie,saga,skull,templefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-3-the-shawshank-redemption--22848118https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22848118Sun, 16 Feb 2020 19:59:34 +0000Luke MayoIs The Shawshank Redemption a perfect film? Yes, indeed. Corrye Cook returns to the pod to explain why, as we explore the movie's Buffalo connection, quote Warden Norton, and hail director Frank Darabont for his 1,000 brilliant decisions.4679andy,chumps,cinema,darabont,dufresne,frank,freeman,king,morgan,movie,redemption,robbins,shawshank,stephen,timfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-1-star-wars-the-rise-of-skywalker--21586496https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21586496Sat, 11 Jan 2020 21:43:51 +0000Luke MayoIt's not as controversial as The Last Jedi, but fans are split over Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Luke and Corrye trade thoughts on what they liked, loved and what they felt HURT the film AND the new trilogy.5805movies,of,podcast,rise,riseofskywalker,rochester,skywalker,star,starwars,warstruefull