Chops TV

This week, Variant guest hosts Laura Barnett and Jennifer Lopez discuss the season finale of 'LOKI.' How does it rank, compared to the other Disney+ series? Is Miss Minutes the true big bad of the next phase of the MCU? And which Loki variant is marriage material?

This week, we welcome guest Brad Murray to talk about one of the finest films ever made, 'The Shawshank Redemption.' We rave about the subtle brilliance of the move and discuss it's Ohio connections in this Leftovers episode of N.A.

This week, we take a look at the first two episodes of the Disney+ series "Loki" and it's greater implications for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. What's going on with the Sacred Timeline? And is the true villain of the series the one sitting in front of the screen?

This week, we examine John Krasinski's "A Quiet Place Part II" and how it stacks up against the original - and compare the plot to a riveting session of Dungeons & Dragons. What questions does the film leave unanswered? And what is coming in an inevitable Part III?

This week, we discuss the inventive and surprising Amazon Original Series "INVINCIBLE." What happens when Earth finds out a superman isn't so trustworthy, after all? Robert Kirkman's graphic novel (which became this series) tackles that question.

This week, as a (belated) celebration of Star Wars Day, we invite guest Eric Rieser to discuss the First Order (and Second Order and Third Order) in which you should consider watching the Star Wars Saga. In order? The Machete Method? With palette cleansers? We explore three methods for optimal viewing.

This week, we discuss the legacy of George A. Romero's "of the Dead" films and rumors of an unfinished Romero script being workshopped in Hollywood. What could it be about? Will zombies rise up to trample the bourgeoisie?

This week, we breakdown the Disney+ original "Falcon and The Winter Soldier" and discuss why it's important and why it - at times - misses the mark. Also, what does it mean for the future direction of the Marvel Cinematic Universe?

This week, we welcome guest Brandom Beam to discuss a paradigm-shifting idea by our own Marc Finch - what if we made each week six days instead of seven? We also discuss other Chops Hits such as work slippers and kid food.

This week, we're joined by Friend of the Show Sean Brugger for a discussion about 'Mortal Kombat,' both the video games and the expanding film franchise.

This week, we wrestle with 'Godzilla vs. Kong' and discuss the surprising science, controversial undertones and deep world-building of this knock-down, drag-out huge monster action flick. What happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object? Well, a third juggernaut usually appears...

This week, we discuss the trend of major film franchises expanding into the realm of television series and discuss one such upcoming series, the 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' show in-production by the House of Mouse. How have spin-off shows developed from cash-grab to pensive world-building?

This week, we welcome back guest co-host Eric Barnett to conclude our epic discussion of Zack Snyder's 'Justice League' - this time, with our review of 'The Snyder Cut.' Come for the pedantic examination of film, stay for Chops' rant on what a bad playcall was made in the football game scene.

This week, guest co-host Eric Barnett joins us to take a look back at the theatrical cut of Zack Snyder's 'Justice League' in anticipation of the release of 'The Snyder Cut' on HBO Max. What made the original release so bad? And what do we hope for in the extended edition?

This week, we use the release of 'Coming 2 America' to talk about sequels. Why are they so popular in Hollywood? How do they fail and how can they succeed? How long can we talk about literary theory before people tune out?

This week, we welcome guests Tim Hall and Jennifer Lopez (Finch) to our Avengers-sized discussion of the Disney+ original 'WandaVision.' What made us laugh? What made us cry? Why was Wanda driving a Buick?

This week, we welcome guest Tim Hall to talk about (what may be) the best-worst movie ever, John Woo's 'Face/Off.' Does John Travolta do a better Nicholas Cage than Nicholas Cage? How did Nick keeping getting work? Could YOU eat a peach for hours?

This week, we discuss the streaming services we use, those we couldn't live without and how the over-abundance of streaming services available today seems strangely reminiscent of the advent of cable television.

This week, we take a look at what Big Game Advertisements hoist the Lombardi Trophy and which leave with a participation trophy. Some were unexpectedly earnest, some were expensive and disingenuous, some deserved a laugh!

This week, we have a SPOILER-FILLED episode discussing what we loved - and what we hated - about Season 2 of 'The Mandalorian.' Which jedi comes for Grogu? Who ends up with the Darksaber? Why is Din's mustache so perfectly groomed?!

This week, Daniel reveals yet another classic movie he neglected - Robert Zemeckis' 'Back to the Future' - and Chops joins Daniel's brother from another mother, Eric Barnett, in breaking down what makes the 1985 film worthy of all the hype.

This week, we welcome Craig Calcaterra from the 'Cup of Coffee' podcast to discuss our favorite films of the 1970's. We talk about some well-worn classics as well as a few sleeper hits of what was likely the best-ever decade for filmmaking.

This week, our discussion of "Borat Subsequent Moviefilm" turns into an examination of satire and a debate on whether we're living in a post-satire society. But I guess we enjoyed the employee working the fax machine...

This week, we take on your pop culture hot takes in a debate forum while eating increasingly-spicy hot sauces...in a format that is similar to but legally distinct from "Hot Ones." Coke or Pepsi? Who's the best of The Beatles? Were Ross and Rachel on a break? We discuss these and more while losing our dignity to the Carolina Reaper.

This week (you know the tune): Found-footage horror and cults on a mission; old eldritch horror and zombies' emissions; body invasion and "real" happenings; these are our favorite, spookiest things! We celebrate five weeks of horror-themed explorations by breaking down our top five favorite horror media.