Cinema Bums

The Cinema Bums are joined by Jason Thomas to discuss Jurassic World! This 2015 sequel starring Chris Pratt was a huge commercial success, becoming the seventh-highest-grossing film of all time. It is also so bad that we have to begin the episode by going around the circle and all saying one thing we like about it. Along the way, the trio dishes on Colin Trevorrow, Johnny Depp, and "normal dunce activity." Tune in to hear Emmet review Kimi, Wade open The Book of Henry, and Jason share a distressing update about National Treasure. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Irene Polk to discuss Jurassic Park III! This 90-minute spinosaur-filled sequel landed in 2001 without much fanfare - but has it gotten better over time? Our trio break down the film's many strange characters, as well as it's spin-off books and which Scooby-Doo character they each are. Tune in to hear Wade praise Téa Leoni, Emmet get hiccups, and Irene decide who else should die in this movie. We're sorry about the hiccups. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums discuss the original dinosaur sequel, The Lost World: Jurassic Park! This film is once again directed by Steven Spielberg and adapted from a book by Michael Crichton, but it ignores most of the original film's cast in favor of Jeff Goldblum as an action lead. Does the story make any sense? Do we remember any of the character names? And just how many obscure dinosaur movies does Emmet know? Tune in to hear Wade pinpoint exactly which "Spielberg era" this falls into and Emmet finally get to talk about a movie only he has seen: 10,000 BC. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Evan Scott Russell of Illiterate to kick off their new miniseries watching every Jurassic Park film! Our trio dives into the classic Steven Spielberg original blockbuster, discussing the differences from the source material, the wild behind-the-scenes work that went into the special effects, and Evan's own Jurassic Park Jeep. Tune in to hear Emmet reveal his color theory about this film's costumes, Wade make a startling wardrobe realization, and Evan pitch his Muldoon-focused prequel. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

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The Cinema Bums wrap up their first-ever listener-chosen miniseries by ranking all of Taika Waititi's films! The Bums also discuss Taika's unique vision for actors, what qualifies as a "kids movie," and Emmet's reconsideration of the MCU. Stay tuned until the end of the episode to hear the exclusive (musical) reveal of the next miniseries coming up! Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Lena Bledsoe to conclude their Taika Waititi miniseries with his Oscar-winning film, Jojo Rabbit! Our trio discusses the 2019 awards race, this film's Twilight and Wes Anderson connections, what Harry Potter houses they belong to, and - at long last - the Nope trailer. Tune in to hear Emmet reconcile with Scarlett Johansson, Wade explain Home Sweet Home Alone, and Lena ask who would play our parents in a biopic. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Josh Sutton to discuss Taika Waititi's fifth film, Thor: Ragnarok! On their first-ever episode covering the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the trio talks about this movie's many supporting characters, Thor's hero arc, and how best to deal with overpowered characters. There's also a healthy chunk at the end dedicated to a spoiler-filled discussion of The Book of Boba Fett's season finale. Tune in to hear Emmet profess his love of "three-quels," Wade examine The Hulk's buns, and Josh give it up for Korg. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Kurt Uskar and Oscar Meyers to discuss the 2022 Academy Award nominations! The infamous duo breaks down every major category and gives their own awards and predictions. They also discuss the shocking surprises and snubs of the nominations, including the Oscar love for Dune - and neglect of previous miniseries subject Denis Villeneuve. All that and Kristen Stewart! Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Molly Lovejoy to discuss Taika Waititi's fourth film, Hunt For the Wilderpeople! Together, our trio declare their love for Ricky Baker and Psycho Sam, reveal Taika's secret history with Moana, and explore Sam Neill's filmography in a fun quiz. Tune in to hear Wade get an education on Captain Ron, Emmet share a story about Austin With the Cowboy Boots, and Molly teach us all about the "engagement chicken." Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Isaac "The Beast" Beckner to discuss Taika Waititi's vampire mockumentary What We Do in the Shadows! Our trio dives into the best jokes and characters in this cult classic comedy, and ends things with a supersized quiz about modern vampire movies. Tune in to hear Emmet make a pirate connection, Wade share a story of plumbing gone wrong, and Isaac express his love for Stu. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!