Dumpsterpiece Theatre

Join us for Episode 75 of Dumpsterpiece Theater as we hit the slopes with "Chalet Girl" - where a fast-food worker becomes a snowboarding prodigy in just four months because apparently the transition from skateboard to switch rodeo 900s is "easy as pie." Key Moments: We dive deep into caviar economics after witnessing $900 tins of beluga caviar being casually purchased for chal...

Join us for Episode 74 of Dumpsterpiece Theater as we boil over with Emily in Paris Season 2, Episodes 6 & 7 - where Emily's marketing genius strikes again and we somehow spiral into a dissertation on early 2000s indie music. Key Moments: We kick off the Emily hashtag good ideas counter with "it's like a purse you can ride" - her brilliant Vespa campaign tagline that definite...

Join us for Episode 73 of Dumpsterpiece Theater as we wade through the lukewarm waters of "Love Across Time," a time-traveling romance so bland it makes beige look vibrant. Key Moments: Scott and Liz immediately identify the film as "the beige of movies" - like a nondescript rental car that fails to leave any impression We explore the puzzling geography of Castle Eden (the real...

Join us for Episode 72 of Dumpsterpiece Theater as we embark on an unexpectedly nostalgic journey through 2004's "Eurotrip," a raunch-com masterpiece that's somehow both terribly offensive and surprisingly clever. Key Moments: Liz reveals her deeply personal airport safety card ritual, including her search for the mysteriously misshapen United Airlines child illustration Scott co...

Join us as we dive into Emily in Paris S2 episodes 4-5, where our protagonist's terrible French skills take center stage alongside a hilariously awkward love triangle. Watch Emily dramatically return Gabrielle's cast iron pan while completely overreacting to the entire situation, all while Camille gives her the coldest French shoulder imaginable. We detour into passionate debates about spa...

We've emerged from our unplanned hiatus to tackle " The Duel " - where noodley-armed Dylan Sprouse and his Australian nemesis aim flintlock pistols at each other over a girl who can't decide which bro she wants! Key Moments: Patrick Warburton (aka Putty) narrates and stars in this gentlemanly festival of atonement with philosophical musings and a hipster mustache A burning surfboard starts a feud...

Join us for Episode 69 (nice!) of Dumpsterpiece Theater as we dive into "Surprised by Oxford," a pretentious journey through the hallowed halls of academia. Based on a true story, this faith-finding romantic drama follows Rose Reid as she perfects the art of pushing everyone away while simultaneously stalking her Christian crush. Key Moments: Our ice queen protagonist brings a suitcase f...

We're back from our holiday break and diving into episodes 2 & 3 of Emily in Paris Season 2! Join us as we follow Emily's misadventures in Saint-Tropez , from champagne-spraying shenanigans to an awkward run-in with Sylvie's mystery husband. Then things get messy back in Paris when Emily throws a birthday dinner party that ends with dramatic revelations, smashed champagne glasses, and a certai...

Join us for a festive romp through Netflix's "Hot Frosty," where an anatomically correct snowman trades his icy existence for a shot at love! Watch as Lacey Chabert falls for a mysteriously shirtless stranger who can't handle hot pizza and has questionable credit card habits. Featuring Craig Robinson as an overzealous sheriff with a synthesizer, Joe Lo Truglio doling out dating advice, and a gaggl...

When Adam Devine's Noah gets friend-zoned at the end of a perfect Halloween night in 2014, he discovers a magical photo booth that lets him go back in time to win the girl of his dreams. But as he cycles through increasingly questionable attempts to change his fate - including an ill-advised foray into frosted tips and leather pants - Noah learns that maybe the real soulmate was the photographer h...

This week, we're diving back into Emily in Paris Season 2 and our favorite American abroad is already up to her usual antics. In ' Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ,' Emily's juggling the aftermath of her steamy goodbye with Gabriel (who's not actually going anywhere), avoiding Camille's suspicious questions, and embarking on an ill-fated night train adventure with Mathieu. Meanwhile, Mindy takes on a...

Join us as we dive into the 1987 romantic comedy 'Overboard' starring real-life couple Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn. We explore this tale of mistaken identity and questionable ethics set in the Pacific Northwest, discussing everything from chainsaw art to fancy yacht living. We break down how the incredible chemistry between Russell and Hawn saved what could have been a problematic premise, debate...

In this episode of Dumpsterpiece Theatre, we dive into 2004's "The Prince and Me" - the tale of an uptight pre-med student and a Danish prince who meet cute at a college bar called The Rat. Between scenes of questionably safe chemistry experiments, romantic meat-slicing tutorials, and the most awkward Shakespeare tutoring ever, Julia Stiles and Luke Mably show us that love can blossom even when on...

The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 1 Finale: Debutante Drama & Family Revelations Join us as we wrap up our coverage of The Summer I Turned Pretty's first season! The debutante ball brings all our favorite characters together for an evening of formal wear fails, family drama, and questionable dance moves. Episode Highlights: Steven's adventures in borrowed formal wear: Are high-water pants bett...

In honor of Election Day, on this episode of Dumpsterpiece Theatre, we canvass our way into the 2004 romantic comedy "First Daughter" starring Katie Holmes and Mark Blucas. We explore this Forest Whitaker-directed film that follows the president's daughter trying to have a normal college experience - complete with secret service agents, campaign drama, and an undercover romance. We hilariously dis...

We dive into Netflix's " Mother of the Bride " (2024), starring Brooke Shields and Benjamin Bratt . This destination wedding rom-com follows Emma ( Miranda Cosgrove ) who surprises her mother Lana (Shields) with news of her engagement and upcoming wedding in Thailand - only to discover her fiancé's father is Lana's college ex who broke her heart decades ago. We had a field day breaking down the fi...

Boo! It's spooky season, and on Dumpsterpiece Theater we're diving into ' Hocus Pocus 2 '. Join us as we conjure up laughs and critiques about this long-awaited sequel. We'll discuss enchanted Roombas, retconned witch origins, and ponder where that $100 million budget went. Scott goes on a passionate rant about the film's production choices and underlying messages, while we debate whether this seq...

" The Summer I Turned Pretty " drama heats up as Belly juggles two brothers like a clumsy circus performer. Watch as she flip-flops between brooding Conrad and golden retriever Jeremiah faster than you can say "love triangle." Highlights include an epic charity volleyball tournament (because nothing says summer romance like spiking balls), awkward skinny dipping shenanigans, and the world's most i...

Buckle up, dumpster divers! This week we're plunging into the icy depths of " Breaking the Ice ," a made-for-social-media hockey "sport romance" that's about as smooth as a Zamboni with square wheels. Join us as we dissect this vertically-filmed masterpiece, complete with: Baffling plot twists and inexplicable $100,000 mall necklaces Hockey players who look like they'd struggle in a peewee league...

In this week's episode, we dive into the cinematic masterpiece ' No Hard Feelings, ' where Jennifer Lawrence's character proves that the best way to save your house is by seducing a socially awkward teenager. We break down the film's questionable premise, debate the ethics of helicopter parenting gone wild, and ponder how one makes $15,000 in a month through Uber driving (spoiler: you don't). Join...

In this spicy episode of our Summer I Turned Pretty recap, we dive into Season 1, Episode 5: ' Summer Catch .' Highlights include: The moms' wild day drinking adventure, complete with THC gummies and Long Island Iced Teas Conrad's emotional rollercoaster, from smiley to broody in record time Jeremiah's manipulative side emerges as he schemes to win Belly's affection Steven...

In this episode, we're diving dumpster-first into the "cinematic masterpiece" that is "Leprechaun 2". Join us as one half of this married duo drags the other deeper into the trash heap of guilty pleasure media. It's a love story for the ages! We marvel at the film's "improved" effects and costume design (hello, 90s budget!) We analyze the leprechaun's...

In this episode, we compare two recent films featuring romances between older women and younger men: ' A Family Affair ' and ' The Idea of You '. Join us for a laughter-filled dive into these mirror movies as we explore: The awkward family dynamics and questionable decision-making in both films A European tour vs. a Malibu beach walk: which makes for a better romantic backdrop? Zac...

In this episode, we dive into Episode 4 of " The Summer I Turned Pretty ," titled " Summer Heat ." Where we recap the Fourth of July festivities at Cousins Beach, complete with family drama, teen drinking, and relationship complications. Highlights include: The arrival of questionable pomegranate margaritas, courtesy of Belly's dad's new girlfriend Conrad's obsessio...

SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains major spoilers for " Fourth Wing " by Rebecca Yarros . If you haven't read the book and want to avoid spoilers, stop listening now and come back after you've finished reading! In this episode, we dive into the magical world of " Fourth Wing " by Rebecca Yarros . Join us as we discuss this bestselling "romantasy" novel featu...