Dumpsterpiece Theatre

It's the big five-oh for Dumpsterpiece Theatre! Join us as we dive into the dumpster of their past 49 episodes, dredging up the best of the best and the worst of the worst. From crowning the 'Tobiest Toby' to debating the 'Broodiest Brooder,' no cinematic stone is left unturned. Laugh along as we reminisce about our favorite moments, including some unexpected celebrity interact...

We embark on a most excellent (or is it bogus?) journey through the 1991 sequel ' Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey '. In this episode, we navigate the film's convoluted plot, questionable special effects, and inexplicable alien geniuses. Liz reveals her long-standing dislike for the movie, while Scott finds it entertainingly goofy. Together, we dive into fascinating behind-the-scenes...

Join us for a totally tubular trip through Lurlene McDaniel's " Time to Let Go ," where teenage angst meets clown makeup in a perfect storm of 90s melodrama. Follow Erin Bennett as she navigates life after losing her sister, all while battling mysterious headaches that conveniently appear whenever the plot needs a boost. Watch in awe as Erin pushes away the inexplicably patient David...

Welcome back to Dumpsterpiece Theatre, where we dive headfirst into the teenage drama pool that is " The Summer I Turned Pretty ." In this episode, we witness Belly's not-so-sweet 16th birthday unfold like a slow-motion train wreck. The festivities kick off with fancy gifts, including a pearl necklace that's totally not a metaphor for anything. Conrad, ever the brooding heartthro...

Buckle up, masochists! It's time for another deep dive into the cesspool of young adult drama with Liz and Scott as they tackle ' After We Collided ,' the second cinematic masterpiece in the ' After ' saga. We navigate the turbulent waters of Tessa and Hardin's totally healthy and not-at-all toxic relationship. Watch as they unpack: The world's most lenient intern progr...

Join Liz and Scott as they dive headfirst into the dumpster fire that is The Kissing Booth 3 , the final installment in Netflix's teen romance trilogy that absolutely no one asked for. In this episode, we recap and review Elle's last summer of poor decision-making before college. Episode Highlights : Elle's never-ending struggle to choose between Harvard (with brooding boyfriend Noah)...

In this episode, we dive into Episode 2 of " The Summer I Turned Pretty ," aptly titled " Summer Dress ." We recap the continuing saga of Belly's summer adventures, including her initiation into the world of debutante balls (because that's totally still a thing), awkward teen romance, and family drama. Highlights include: Conrad's descent into day-drinking oblivion...

In this week's installment of " Dumpsterpiece Theatre ," Liz subjects her poor, ill-prepared husband Scott to the 1985 teen sci-fi comedy classic " Weird Science ." Scott bravely attempts to answer Liz's barrage of trivia questions about the film, only to discover his memories are hazier than the smoke that birthed Kelly LeBrock. Highlights include Liz confusing the mov...

In this episode, we dive into the romantic comedy "Beautiful Wedding," the sequel to "Beautiful Disaster." We discuss the film's wild journey to the fictional Mexican town of Los Gatitos, where newlyweds Travis and Abby navigate their impromptu marriage. We cover the movie's more outlandish scenes, including Shepley's chaotic rooster incident, an improbable WiFi-equ...

Get ready to dive into the drama-filled world of " The Summer I Turned Pretty " as we dissect the first episode of this teen romance series. We'll navigate the trials and tribulations of our unfortunately nicknamed protagonist, "Belly" (yes, you read that right), as she spends the summer with her insufferable, judgmental, newly divorced mom (Laurel) and her friends at their...

This week, we Free the Mahi Mahi with our friends, Bud and Doyle , as we dive into the divisive cinematic experience that is " Bio-Dome ." Love it or hate it, this film is sure to spark some lively discussions. We follow the brain-cell-challenging adventures of Bud ( Pauly Shore ) and Doyle ( Stephen Baldwin ), two slackers who stumble into the Biodome , mistaking it for a mall due to Do...

Get ready to dive into the choppy waters of Netflix's latest rom-com, "Anyone But You," a film that takes a swing at Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing" but ends up flailing in a sea of slapstick and questionable character choices. Join us as we follow the misadventures of Bea , a woman who spends an inordinate amount of time drying her pants in the bathroom, and Ben...

Well, folks, we've made it to the end of the line - the final three episodes of the Ferris Bueller TV series. In this action-packed trilogy, we've got haunted cars, beach day shenanigans, and a night on the mean streets of Santa Monica. Buckle up, it's going to be a wild ride! In episode 11, " Baby You Can't Drive My Car, " Ferris gets his dream car for his birthday - a 1...

Get ready to hit the road with us as we dive into the 2024 remake of the classic action flick, Road House . In this episode, we follow Dalton (Jake Gyllenhaal), a tough-as-nails bouncer with anger management issues, as he navigates the treacherous waters of the fictional Glass Key , filmed primarily in the Dominican Republic (except for that one scene on the Seven Mile Bridge in the actual Florida...

Let's dive into the wild world of " Drive Me Crazy ," the movie that took Todd Strasser's book and said, "Nah, we're just gonna keep the character names." Buckle up, because this ride is about to get bumpy. First off, let's address the elephant in the room. When we asked our AI overlord for some juicy insider info, it straight up lied to us. Apparently, even mac...

It's time to dive back into Ferris Bueller , and we're creeping up on the end of the (only) season. What's better than meeting your second husband at your first husband's funeral? How about Grandma Margaret rocking a fish hat while working at a seafood joint? Just two of the many delights awaiting you in episodes 9 and 10 of the Ferris Bueller TV trainwreck. In episode 9, "Sce...

Well, we finally made it through the last installment of the "To All The Boys" series with "Always and Forever," and we're going full Kitty on this one. We jet off to Seoul for a whirlwind K-Pop adventure and some bridge destruction, while Peter's busy committing some light B&E back at the Covey household. Lara Jean thinks she's got her future all mapped out, bu...

Get ready to storm Area 51 with us as we dissect Groom Lake , the 2002 sci-fi romp that proves William Shatner's acting chops are out of this world. In this episode, we follow Kate , a woman battling terminal (?) lupus, and her husband Andy , as they find themselves entangled in a web of extraterrestrial intrigue. Andy, piloting his trusty Suzuki Samurai, takes Kate on a 4-wheeling adventure t...

We're over halfway through the first (and only) season of the failed Ferris Bueller spin-off, and it remains consistent! Today it's episodes 7 and 8, where we learn that Ferris isn't always perfect and schoolgirls love a guy with a bad accent. WEW ! In episode 7, titled " Ferris Bueller Can't Win, " Sloane thinks Ferris has a "black aura" which explains all of t...

Step back into the painfully awkward and often cruel world of junior high with Todd Solondz's darkly comedic 1995 film, " Welcome to the Dollhouse ." In this episode, we follow the misadventures of 11-year-old Dawn Wiener (Heather Matarazzo), as she navigates the treacherous waters of adolescence. From the relentless bullying Dawn endures (including being called "Wiener Dog&quot...

We're back with another Lurlene McDaniel story, " My Secret Boyfriend ." Don't worry, no one dies in this one. Instead, we get some sweet junior high drama with Jordan Starling , who makes up a relationship with a distant boy she knows ( Ryan Elliot ) to try to fit in. When she finds out that he's coming to live with her family, all hell breaks loose. Jordan, who is lamenting...

WEW! We're diving back into the zany universe of Ferris Bueller with episodes 5 & 6, and, oh boy, do they deliver the wackiness. Episode 5, aptly titled " Between a Rock and Rooney's Place ," celebrates Cameron's 17th birthday—a milestone he's decidedly ambivalent about. Ferris, in his typical fashion, ignores Cameron's wish for a quiet day, opting instead for an...

CrissCross will make you jump jump ! This 1992 film is about a 12 year old boy coming of age in Key West in 1969, during the tail end of the Vietnam War and the Apollo moon mission. Mumble-mouth Chris (David Arnott) and his mother Tracy (Goldie Hawn) live in a rented room in Eden House, with Chris' father living in Miami as a monk/groundskeeper at a Spanish Monastery. Already a responsible kid...

This week, we're returning to the The Kissing Booth franchise [ Netflix ] with The Kissing Booth 2 ! Definitely a step down from the first film, this film is centered around Elle's college applications and her cringey essay. The kissing booth itself doesn't really play a pivotal role in this one, but we're introduced to a new character, Marco (Polo!) Elle can't decide whether s...

Ferris ! Bueller ! WEW ! We're back with episodes 3 and 4 of this goofy spinoff and it's only gotten better. In episode 3, Ferris convinces the school janitor to pretend to be the new Dean of Students (so Ferris can avoid any real discipline), which ends abruptly when "Lou" begins having visions of world domination. Then in episode 4, Cameron decides he needs to find his own way...