Movie Chumps

Don't ingest the negative feedback you're seeing online: this thing is fantastic! A more than worthy addition to the franchise. Luke & Corrye have minimal nitpicks and quite a lot of praise, epecially for director Fede Alvarez and this team of young actors anchored by David Johnsson (marvelous!). We get into the lighting & cinematography, the Weyland-Yutani stuff, the connections to past f...

Two conclusions on the rewatch: 1) it's still extremely difficult to view this film, and 2) it's hard to finish this film and NOT think there's a strong argument to call this the greatest movie of all time. From the way Spielberg brings the harrowing D-Day invasion to life, to the beautiful tiny moments of humanity sprinkled around the film, the Chumps dissect the greatness that is Saving Private...

Corrye put it best: they just don't make 'em like this anymore. The film may be known as Brad Pitt's true coming out party, but Legends of the Fall is a bonafide banger. Edward Zwick makes his second all-timer (after Glory), as he introduces us to the Ludlow family in Montana. The Chumps go on the warpath with Tristan, pointing out the beautiful shots to the lovable One Stab to the frustrating but...

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga rips and roars through the entire 148 minutes. As Corrye and Luke explain, the longest of the Mad Max films features plenty to love: Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth chewing up scenes; George Miller concocting another riveting yarn through unparallelled editing; and new characters to enjoy including Praetorian Jack and Furiosa's mom. The Chumps also tip their cap to expl...

The biting satire still holds up! Luke and Corrye pick through Paul Verhoeven's message-laden dystopian action flim from 1987 - a film that comes up smelling like roses in terms of the casting, and its rogue's gallery of villains. The Chumps marvel at the special effects as well as the core memory scenes that are as devastating today as they were when the fellas first say this in the late 80s (tha...

A rollicking good time! John Carpenter delivers an absurd cult classic, with help from super trucker Jack Burton! Cory Kesselring joins Luke and Corrye to discuss the fight choreography, the location of Little China, and the downside of the often forgotten prelude. Among the other hot topics: the three Rayden villains and their comically-huge hats; the imitation Kurt Russell is doing throughout th...

Not many had Zac Efron crushing this role on their 2023 Bingo card, but here we are. A24 pumps out another banger, this time, the tragic tale of the Von Erich family. Luke and Corrye welcome friend of the pod Cory K back to the podcast to discuss the Von Erich curse; how realistic the wrestling depictions are; the haunting images from Sean Durkin; and the creative decisions to leave out elements o...

Denis Villeneuve did it again. What a spectacle. A true 10 out of 10. Luke & Corrye return after a two-month hiatus to bring you a recap STRAIGHT OUT OF THE THEATER on Dune: Part Two.

"A thoroughly refreshing glass of water." Those words from esteemed co-host Corrye, as the Chumps visit Barton Academy - an island of grief for three of our favorite characters of the movie year. A crowd-pleaser with heart, Paul Giamatti, newcomer Dominic Sessa, and rising star Da'Vine Joy Randolph are the best 1-2-3 punch since Ray Allen, Paul Pierce, and Kevin Garnett. Sticking with this Celtics...

Michael Keaton puts on a dazzling display in this true showcase of Tim Burton's wild imagination. Luke and Corrye have a ball revisiting memorable performances from a large swath of actors: Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, and Winona Ryder who sparkles in her gothic de facto debut. The Chumps try to pinpoint what makes this film so unforgettable after 35 years, while showering praise on Catherine O'Hara...

Zany. If you can define this film in one word, it's zany. Luke & Corrye take a trip down memory lane exploring a film that was a sensation then and a cult classic now. Who can forget Large Marge? The dancing sequence to "Tequila" in the biker bar? Pee-Wee calling out Amazing Larry in the basement presentation scene? So much to adore. And a large chunk is due to Tim Burton - and his rollicking...

Prime Michelle Pfeiffer. Prime Danny DeVito. And some Grade-A Michael Keaton as well. Tim Burton was in his bag, as the kids say, with the follow-up to his Jack Nicholson-infested megahit Batman . This time, Bruce Wayne deals with MULTIPLE headcases. The Chumps have a ball holding a magnifying glass to Burton’s tricks, themes, lighting, and gadgets. And Christopher Walken’s in this, so expect an i...

Many consider it the greatest Western of all time. Clint Eastwood's comeback to the genre in 1992 proved to be a beast at the Oscar's the following year. Luke and Corrye explore: the nature of violence in this film and how it's portrayed compared to Westerns of the past; Little Bill vs. English Bob; and William Munny's stunning finale shootout.

Classic Clint Eastwood. The Chumps revisit the 1976 Western and are reminded of how much of a motley crew Josey Wales manages to gather up during his revenge and escape quest. Luke & Corrye explore Clint's moves behind the camera as well: his portrayal of Native Americans, women, and the Civil War's aftermath. PLUS: a Thanksgiving-themed 5 Questions, and plenty of sequel news and Marvel update...

David Fincher does it again! A slow burn but a banger of a suspense/thriller. Lesser Fincher, you've heard? You heard wrong. Every frame and nuance is a delight, as Luke & Corrye recount what they discovered as they followed Michael Fassbender's assassin around the globe enacting his revenge. PLUS: the Chumps try to explain why Tilda Swinton impresses them here (despite being a bore in other f...

Val Kilmer and Kurt Russell are simply untouchable in here. One of the better 1-2 punches in moviedom. Luke & Corrye quote up a storm, before wondering: why is Jason Priestley in this? Why is the opening sequence introducing the Cowboys so perfect? Why was Billy Bob Thornton so chubby? Why was Dana Delany so gorgeous? Toss in Sam Elliott's mustache and the beloved Michael Biehn, and we've got...

So much blood. So many wild kills and gnarliness. So many flowers for Alyssa Sutherland's peformance. And how about that opening six minutes? Director Lee Cronin adds a banger to the Evil Dead franchise and has Luke & Corrye thirsting for more!

We knew Robert De Niro would be good. But we were blown away by Leonardo DiCaprio's performance and were absolutely astonished by Ms. Lily Gladstone. Luke & Corrye explain why the next Oscars will be a head-to-head battle between Killers of the Flower Moon and Oppenheimer . Martin Scorsese explores new territory (especially with the ending) while wading through familiar grounds. And boy do we...

A good old-fashioned romp! Fun, comical, and clever, this 2009 gem includes one of the great cameos of all time with Bill Murray. Luke & Corrye chop through all the junk they admired in this film, from Columbus' rules to Amber Heard's creepy scene to that riveting opening (thanks Metallica). PLUS: Luke makes a foolhardy attempt to fix the NBA, and Corrye admits to not ever hearing about a "pop...

What's the line? Don't eat. TASTE. Luke & Corrye fulfill their "mouthfeel" duties as they power through every delicious morsel of this criminally underrated black comedy. A commentary for the ages on class, celebrity, and society. Bon Appétit!

There's jump scares and there's The Conjuring . The 2013 fright fest blends realism and tension into a smorgasbord that has us viewers wondering what in the world is coming out of the shadows next. Vera Farmiga and Lili Taylor carry the torch here, but not far behind is Patrick Wilson and some stellar casting choices for the Perron family kiddos. Luke & Corrye dive into what separates this hor...

Let's be honest: this is sort of a masterclass in directing by John Krasinski here. The Office alum catches everyone off guard by delivering a tension-filled thriller/horror film that featured his wife Emily Blunt and memorable performances by two unknown youngsters. PLUS: One of the strikes is over! Corrye helps us make sense of the deal between the writers and studios; Luke tries to explain why...

Forget one underdog. In Warrior , we get two! The 1-2-3 punch of Tom Hardy, Nick Nolte, and Joel Edgerton catapult this underrated 2011 fight drama in "best sports films of all time" category. The Chumps explain how director Gavin O'Connor overcomes cliche landmines, why the school principal is one of the great characters in the film, and how the cinematographer manages to capture so much authenti...

Astonishing. Tom Cruise is flat out astonishing. Luke watches it for the first time, and explains his ridiculous reason why it took him 34 years to do so. Meanwhile, Corrye articulates the arguments Oliver Stone makes against Vietnam in ways the director's other classic, Platoon , didn't. PLUS: all the cameos and familiar faces we loved; Ahsoka delivers its best episode yet; and Luke & Corrye...

Gordon Gecko. Bud Fox. 1980s sleaze & greed. The Chumps pluck out the best of Oliver Stone's 1987 smash hit Wall Street , while poking fun at John C. McGinley's antics, the cheesy clumps of dialogue ("this turkey is braindead!"), Hal Holbrook's platitudes, and Sean Young. PLUS: the moral force of Martin Sheen's Carl Fox, and why Daryl Hannah doesn't deserve a Razzie award for her performance.