Blockbuster Buffs

Forget the Oscars—it’s time for DUNK OR DEFEND HARDER , where Matt and Joe reveal their five favorite and five least favorite movies of 2024. This isn’t about objective rankings—it’s pure Blockbuster Buffs bias , and we’re standing by it. Which movies ruled? Which ones ruined our day? And which picks will start a fight in the comments? It’s all here in our second annual ranking showdown. BLOCKBUST...

Blockbuster Buffs Season 3: The Boys Go Monster Mashing Episode 16 – MONSTER MASHUPS: THE RANKING RUMBLE Hosts: Matt and Joe Topic: Season Finale – Reworking the Rankings In our season finale, Matt and Joe open up the ol’ Google Doc for one epic rework of our ranking system. Each of us gets 10 points to use as we take turns adding or subtracting points across our five 1-to-10 categories. We’re div...

BLOCKBUSTER BUFFS Season 3: The Boys Go Monster Mashing Episode 41 – NIGHTLY NIBBLES Hosts: Matt and Joe Movie: Nosferatu 2024 This week, Matt and Joe sink their teeth into the eerie and irreverent world of Nosferatu 2024 . In this tongue-in-cheek update of the vampire classic, our hosts serve up a hearty helping of biting humor, modern twists, and a generous dose of retro horror vibes. Will this...

BLOCKBUSTER BUFFS Season 3: The Boys Go Monster Mashing Episode 14: THICKZILLA RISING Hosts: Matt and Joe Movie: Godzilla (2014) After the ahem divisive 1998 Godzilla left fans reeling with its lizard-like imposter, the King of the Monsters finally returns in all his thick, thunderous glory. Gone are the days of scrawny, fish-loving pretenders— 2014’s Godzilla resurrects the towering, atomic-breat...

BLOCKBUSTER BUFFS Season 3: The Boys Go Monster Mashing Episode 13 – BEEFCAKES B BUZZIN Hosts: Matt and Joe Movie: The Fly (1986) This week, Matt and Joe step into the telepod for a deep dive on The Fly , David Cronenberg’s gooey, gross, and gloriously gory 1986 classic. Jeff Goldblum and Geena Davis bring the heat (and the horror) in a film that proves “Be afraid. Be very afraid” is more than jus...

BLOCKBUSTER BUFFS Season 3: The Boys Go Monster Mashing Episode 12 – WEREWOLF BAR MITZVAH Hosts: Matt and Joe Movie: An American Werewolf in London (1981) This week, Matt and Joe howl with laughter (and horror) as they tackle An American Werewolf in London , the 1981 horror-comedy classic that redefined the monster movie genre. With groundbreaking effects, dark humor, and plenty of full-moon mayhe...

BLOCKBUSTER BUFFS Season 3: The Boys Go Monster Mashing Episode 11: CREATURES FIND A WAY Hosts: Matt and Joe Movie: Jurassic Park (1993) This week, Matt and Joe head to Isla Nublar to break down Jurassic Park —the dinosaur blockbuster that redefined summer movies and gave us all a healthy fear of clever girls. From rampaging T-Rexes to chaotic Ian Malcolm wisdom, this Spielberg classic is a master...

BLOCKBUSTER BUFFS Season 3: The Boys Go Monster Mashing Episode 10: CREATURE COMFORTS Hosts: Matt and Joe Movie: The Shape of Water (2017) This week, Matt and Joe take a dip into The Shape of Water . It’s not your typical monster movie, but this Oscar-winning romance shows us a fish man with… let’s say unique interests . With a familiar face from Creature from the Black Lagoon lore, this flick tra...

BLOCKBUSTER BUFFS Season 3: The Boys Go Monster Mashing Episode 8 – Deepest Bluest HOSTS: Matt and Joe Movie: Deep Blue Sea (1999) We’re taking a dive into Deep Blue Sea , the shark thriller that dares to ask, “What if sharks were smarter… and Samuel L. Jackson wasn’t safe?” 🦈 Matt and Joe sink their teeth into the wild science, the jaw-dropping twists, and the unforgettable one-liners of this ‘9...

BLOCKBUSTER BUFFS Season 3: The Boys Go Monster Mashing Episode 7 – Searing Scary Space Baby HOSTS: Matt and Joe SPECIAL GUEST: Jarrett Movie: Alien: Romulus (2024) This week, Matt and Joe welcome special guest Jarrett to help dissect the latest chapter in the Alien saga, Alien: Romulus . Is this Alien prequel worthy of its terrifying lineage, or is it just a facehugger without the bite? From acid...

Season 3: The Boys Go Monster Mashing Episode 6 – The Best Predator Movie HOSTS : Matt and Joe Movie : Prey (2022) This week, Matt and Joe are diving into Prey , the latest installment in the Predator franchise that takes the hunt back to the 1700s! 🏹 Set in the Great Plains, Prey follows Naru, a young Comanche warrior who faces the ultimate test of skill and survival when a deadly, otherworldly...

BLOCKBUSTER BUFFS Season 3: The Boys Go Monster Mashing Episode 6 – CREATURES IN THE COLD HOSTS: Matt and Joe Movie: The Thing (1982) This week, Matt and Joe brave the icy, isolated Antarctic as they dive into John Carpenter’s chilling horror classic, The Thing . It’s a creature feature that’s equal parts suspenseful and terrifying, with incredible practical effects and paranoia-inducing tension t...

BLOCKBUSTER BUFFS Season 3: The Boys Go Monster Mashing Episode 5 – THE SILENT TREATMENT HOSTS: Matt and Joe GUEST: Jon Helvoigt Movie: A Quiet Place (2018) Get ready to tiptoe through the terror with Matt, Joe, and special guest Jon, as they tackle one of the most suspenseful creature features of the last decade— A Quiet Place ! 👣 This week, we dive into a world where the slightest sound could s...

BLOCKBUSTER BUFFS Season 3: The Boys Go Monster Mashing Episode 6 – LADS GO MONSTER MASHING HOSTS: Matt, Joe GUEST: Matt Wolf Movie: Shaun of the Dead (2004) 🔊 LANGUAGE WARNING : This episode contains some strong language. Listener discretion is advised. Matt and Joe are joined by special guest Matt Wolf for a deep dive into the cult-classic zom-com, Shaun of the Dead ! 🍺 This British horror-com...

BLOCKBUSTER BUFFS Season 3: The Boys Go Monster Mashing Episode 3 – CREATURE CRUSHES HOSTS : Matt and Joe Movie : Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954) Get ready to dive deep into the murky waters of the Amazon, where a mysterious amphibious creature has one thing on its mind—a lady crush that just won’t quit. Matt and Joe swim through this 1954 classic Creature from the Black Lagoon , discussing...

BLOCKBUSTER BUFFS Season 3: The Boys Go Monster Mashing Episode 1 – Blockbuster Buffs Orgins HOSTS : Matt and Joe Movie : Jaws (1975) Get ready for the ultimate summer blockbuster throwback, because Matt and Joe are diving deep into Steven Spielberg’s Jaws ! 🦈 Join us as we sink our teeth into the iconic scenes, the legendary tension, and the man-eating shark that put fear into beaches everywhere...

BLOCKBUSTER BUFFS Season 3: The Boys Go Monster Mashing Episode 1 – Serpentine Showdown HOSTS : Matt and Joe Movie : Anaconda (1997) WELCOME TO SEASON 3! This season is all about the creature feature. So get out your DVD copies of Jaws and hit the theaters to see the latest Alien movie. Because those are just around the corner. Get ready for a slippery start to the season as Matt and Joe dive into...

BLOCKBUSTER BUFFS Season 2: The Adventure Begins Episode 11 - The Adventurer’s Crown HOSTS: Matt and Joe In this special finale, Matt and Joe crown the ultimate adventurer movie from the season. They look back at all the scores they gave in the following categories and determine which movie wins the Platinum Crown. 1. The Adventurer’s Map – How far did they travel, and how good was the map? 2. The...

BLOCKBUSTER BUFFS Season 2: Quest Fest – The Adventure Begins Episode 10 – TRUFFLE SHUFFLE TREASURE HUNT HOSTS: Matt and Joe Movie: The Goonies (1985) [SPOILER ALERT: Glass (2019)] Hold onto your treasure maps, because Matt and Joe are diving into one of the most beloved adventure flicks of all time—The Goonies! 🏴‍☠️ Join us as we follow a ragtag group of kids on a wild, treasure-filled ride thro...

BLOCKBUSTER BUFFS Season 2: The Adventure Begins Episode 9 - TOMBSTOPPERS HOSTS: Matt and Joe Movie: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001) Get ready to raid some tombs and fight the illuminati with Matt and Joe in this action-packed episode of Blockbuster Buffs! This week, we’re diving into the world of “Lara Croft: Tomb Raider,” where ancient relics meet modern mayhem. Follow along as we discuss Lara’s...

BLOCKBUSTER BUFFS Season 2: The Adventure Begins Episode 8 - DAYDREAMS AND DEADLINES HOSTS: Matt and Joe Movie: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013) Ready to escape the mundane and dive into a world of wild daydreams? Matt and Joe take on the whimsical worldwide adventure of “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” in this episode of Blockbuster Buffs! Join us as we follow Walter (Ben Stiller) from his...

BLOCKBUSTER BUFFS Season 2: The Adventure Begins Episode 7 - DOUBLE DOUBLE CROSSES HOSTS: Matt and Joe Movie: Uncharted (2022) Get ready to embark on a wild ride with Matt and Joe as they dive into the high-flying, treasure-hunting world of “Uncharted”! In this episode, the Blockbuster Buffs team up with Nathan Drake (aka Tom Holland) and his mentor Sully (Mark Wahlberg) to explore lost cities, do...

BLOCKBUSTER BUFFS Season 2: The Adventure Begins Episode 6 - GATES FAMILY GEOCACHING HOSTS: Matt and Joe Movie: National Treasure (2004) Ready to steal the Declaration of Independence? Join Matt and Joe as they unravel the clues and dive deep into the thrilling adventure of “National Treasure” (2004). Nicolas Cage leads the way as the audacious Benjamin Franklin Gates, but does this heist-filled j...

BLOCKBUSTER BUFFS Season 2: The Adventure Begins Episode 5: ARCHAEOLOGICAL ANTICS HOSTS: Matt and Joe Movie: Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) Dust off your fedoras and get ready for some whip-cracking fun as Matt and Joe embark on an epic adventure with “Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark” (1981). Join the Blockbuster Buffs as they dig deep into the action, humor, and legendary st...

BLOCKBUSTER BUFFS Season 2: The Adventure Begins Episode 4 - SEA SKELLINGTONS HOSTS: Matt and Joe Movie: Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) Hoist the colors and set sail with Matt and Joe as they embark on a swashbuckling adventure with “Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl” (2003). Join our daring duo as they navigate through the treacherous waters of pirate l...