Cinema Chop Shop

Shawn, Travis, Joey, and Todd wander off the beaten path to dabble in ancient rituals for spooky month and discuss old school (pre-1999) Folk Horror movies.

Shawn, Travisito, Joey, and Alley gather to watch the underrated 1985 comedy Western, "Rustler's Rhapsody", starring Tom Berenger, Andy Griffith, Marilu Henner, Sela Ward, and G. W. Bailey.

Joey, Todd, and Lee go on strike as the two scabs, Travisito and Shawn, break through the picket line to talk about Union & Labor Movies, while exploring the pros and cons of American workers' unions.

The usual gang is back to discuss the wild times of Cannon Pictures Group. Valuing quantity over quality, Cannon Pictures Group cranked out tons of movies while attempting to outrun its creditors. Today, we pay tribute to the chaos.

In an episode better suited to the #nokings demonstrations, the gang gathers to discuss movies featuring kings in all their many forms.

The gang convenes to watch the polliziotteschi classic, Almost Human.  Fire up your favorite streaming service and watch along!  (Note:  As of 7/26/25, Almost Human was available to stream on Tubi.)

Shawn, Travis, Joey, and special guest, Alley, gather to discuss the odd movies produced by Disney during the late 70s and early 80s.  Often panned and usually box office flops, these strange movies get a close inspection by the Cinema Chop Shop crew.

The gang reconvenes after watching the movies they rolled in the previous episode.  Who got lucky, and who got the shaft?

In this special minisode, the gang rolls the dice to randomly determine the movies they will be watching in the next episode.  With a range of streaming services, a variety of genres, and multiple libraries of random movies, the fates will determine our movies.

In celebration of Father's Day, Shawn, Joey, and Todd gather to discuss some of the great father/son acting tandems.  This episode's a regular chip off the ol' block.

Hell freezes over and pigs fly as we celebrate sequels in this episode - specifically, the occasions when the sequel is superior to its predecessor. Join Shawn, Todd, Joey, and Travis to see who made our list.

Join Shawn, Travis, Todd, and Lee as they tackle the Berlin Wall, not with hammers, but with compelling cinema. This episode kicks off with a deep dive into the iconic 'Wings of Desire,' before our hosts reveal their personal, must-see movie picks that illuminate this historic barrier. Discover new films and fresh perspectives on one of history's most compelling symbols.

Good God, y'all!  We're talking about anti-war films this week, and we've got a full house.  Join Shawn, Joey, Todd, and Lee as we discuss some of our favorites.

Shawn, Travis, and Joey gather to determine the greatest film starring our late pal, Val.  Join us as we examine the 16-film bracket to declare a controversial winner.

Shawn, Todd, and Travis descend into a hellish purgatory to examine 1953's The Wages of Fear and 1977's Sorcerer.  Join us as we compare and contrast these two films about testing the limits of fate.

Shawn, Joey, and Todd gather to duke it out over a 16-film bracket to determine the greatest Gene Hackman (RIP) film of all time.

The gang (sans Todd) gathers to discuss the New Hollywood period of movie history by showcasing three directors, their foundational works, and how their legacies fared.

In this episode, the gang gets together to pay tribute to one of the late, great filmmakers, David Lynch. 

To commemorate the anniversary of their first release on this day in 2013, we're talking about A24 Movies!  Join Shawn, Travis, and Joey as they dive into what makes A24 so special.

Shawn is joined by Joey, Todd, and Lee to watch the cinematic masterpiece, Hard Ticket to Hawaii. Fire up your VCRs and watch this 1987 erotic (?) action comedy with us.   Stream it on Tubi:  https://tubitv.com/movies/646725/hard-ticket-to-hawaii

In honor of what would have been his 90th birthday, the gang kicks off the new year by exploring Elvis Presley's prolific (and profitable!) film career.

As is our tradition, Shawn and Travis gather in the Chop Shop Garage to present their top 24 films of 2024.

Do you hear what I hear? It's the sound of sleigh bells that only acts as a framing device for a movie that could be set any other time of year! So light the Yule log, grab some hot cocoa, and unwrap our gift to you.

Saddle up!  Shawn and Travis hit the lonesome trail and discuss Golden Age Westerns, including 1939's "Stagecoach".

It's another full house as Shawn, Joey, Todd, and Travis continue to celebrate Noirvember by spotlighting women who break the femme fatale mold in film noir.