Movie Chumps

Luke & Corrye peruse the smorgasbord of delicious quotes in this feast of a heist film. The Chumps trade fun facts they discovered (the rapper Slaine! The alternative ending!), trade frustrations about why Jeremy Renner should have won an Oscar, and explain why this is Ben Affleck's best movie as director by miles. PLUS: The guy from Boston who got the call from Affleck himself to appear in the film. AND: Raking leaves vs. shoveling snow; and death by snowball firing line.

The Chumps welcome back space & NASA aficionado Mike Pagano as they sift through arguably Ron Howard's greatest picture. What makes the storytelling so riveting? How important is Hans Zimmer's exquisite score? Did Kevin Bacon lay the game on too thick when kicking it to that woman at that party? PLUS: Mike gets an extra question in our "Five Questions" segment. And Luke makes his most bizarre recommendation yet! Hint: it's something historically explicit.

Why is Riders of Justice SO deliciously fantastic? It's about revenge! No! It's about dealing with trauma. No! It's about...everything. Luke & Corrye try to articulate why this film resonated so surprisingly with them. The Chumps' key takeaway: Don't watch the trailer or read any reviews - just watch the dang movie. ALSO: Mads Mikkelsen shines; the AWESOME twist and why we didn't see it coming; and the lovable camaraderie of Otto, Lennart, and Emmenthaler, a trio for the ages!

What are 10 films YOU would bring on an island if stranded there for 10 years? Luke and Corrye both chose Goonies...but as for the other 9? Completely different! Surprises abound! The Chumps also exchange their Top 10 Heroes and Villains. Some may be obvious (Hans from Die Hard, Darth Vader) but be ready for some big-league curveballs. PLUS: How in the world non-golfer Corrye managed to pull off a visit to Rochester's iconic Oak Hill Country Club.

Our final Halloween/October installment! We break down Jamie Lee Curtis aka Laurie Strode's performance: did she sell her lifelong trauma? The mystique of Michael Myers. The insane fun fact behind the marketing cost of this film. The Chumps also explore the lack of cell phones in the movie; the familiar horror film beats and the film's ability to still feel "new;" and those wacky podcasters at the beginning. PLUS: The best thing Corrye's ever purchased at a dollar store.

World-building of the highest order! Denis Villanueve makes a third modern sci-fi classic (in our humble opinion). Luke & Corrye agree: this is a "10." The Chumps explore: Why guns aren't prevalent in the Dune universe; Cinematographer Greig Fraser's brilliance; what Baron Harkonnen provides that recent movies have been missing; Timothee Chalamet's potential; "dude bros" Josh Brolin and Jason Momoa. So...what's the deal with part 2? Corrye breaks down the challenges of it getting made...and why we should be optimistic.

A labor of love. The trail of breadcrumbs and evidence proving Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg had a blast writing this rom-com/horror/buddy flick. The Chumps explore: how Pegg & Nick Frost incorporate their real-life friendship and background into the film; the clever nuances sprinkled throughout the movie; the charm of the Winchester; and the most punchable character. PLUS: A ballsy behind-the-scenes gamble with a memorable Queen song - Corrye shares a story about some controversial cookies from Wegmans!

There's an explanation for why the monsters seemed a little, shall we say, off in this film. The Chumps welcome Corey K. back to the pod to discuss: "Nards" vs Nuts, the ethics behind calling Horace "fat kid," the showbiz fate of the Monster Squad child stars, Rudy's heavy lifting during that vintage 80s movie montage, and the cool backstory on "scary German guy." PLUS: Calling BS on the army's arrival at the end...and what's up with that Confederate army hat?

We've got another underrated gem, folks! Ewan McGregor and a gang of unknowns make this a sequel to place on your Halloween shortlist. The Chumps admit being mesmerized by the delicious Rebecca Ferguson as Rose the Hat, while also being wowed by the young Kyliegh Curran and the dynamic Cliff Curtis. PLUS: Corrye's choice for MVP of the film, and Luke's fun facts about the hidden callbacks to The Shining.

Horror films are a dime a dozen. So what does 30 Days of Night do that the others don't? Luke & Corrye explore this question and many others including: Does Ben Foster get robbed of screen time? Is Eben and Stella's relationship believable? What is it that the vampires SHOULD have done earlier? PLUS: Corrye goes absolutely bananas for a TV show that he claims forced him to recently ugly cry.