Movie Chumps

The Chumps are all over the place on this classic. Luke gets the scoop on that infamous
painting in the post-Billy Batts dinner scene at Tommy's mom's house. Corrye explains where Goodfellas tops The Godfather. Luke points out the dumbest decision a character makes in the film. We've also got impressions: Kermit the Frog as Henry Hill, and Corrye as Tom Nook from Animal Crossing (don't ask). PLUS: Is Robert De Niro the most replaceable actor among the big five here (Liotta, Pesci, De Niro, Bracco, Sorvino)?

To think: this was almost Martin Scorsese's final film! Luke & Corrye trade praise for his "comeback movie" like punches, as the Chumps highlight De Niro's awe-inspiring performance, Joe Pesci's coming out party, and potentially the best boxing scenes ever placed on celluloid. Plus: The scene which serves as a prequel to the infamous Billy Bats/Goodfellas beatdown, and the one thing all boxing films do wrong, including Raging Bull.

Put simply: no movie inspires quite like Braveheart. Not too shabby for a director working on his second film at the time. Thankfully, that director was Mel Gibson. The Chumps reflect on the Game of Thrones-like power struggle in Scotland & England; how one historical figure gets shafted in the film; the battle that gets overlooked; and the bridge left on the cutting room floor. PLUS: Corrye explains why this film is a "first" in cinema history (for him), while Luke sprinkles in some Mel Gibson for his "5 Questions. AND: praise and pushback for the Indiana Jones saga.

Ah yes, the decadent, me-first decade of the 1980s. Christian Bale becomes an adult in this pre-Batman cesspool of controversy. The Chumps are here for all of it: the business card pissing contest, the smarminess of Bale and his pals, Bret Easton Ellis's source material, and of course the soundtrack. PLUS: Luke has a bone to pick with the perception of the 1980s, and Corrye's borderline criminal take on a Bill Murray fan favorite.

"Rowdy" Roddy Piper's acting debut was a dandy! If you don't remember 1988's They Live, we've got you covered. From Keith David's perfect foil, to Meg Foster's piercing eyes, to Piper's iconic "kick ass and chew bubblegum line," John Carpenter's late '80s take on consumerism is a feast for cinephiles. The Chumps highlight the moment where Carpenter gives HIMSELF a shoutout; the oddest ending ever...but not for the reasons you think; and Corrye's wild tale of renting this film as a youngster - and why he quickly returned it immediately after watching!

Did Corrye really despise this movie that much? The short answer is yes. The longer answer is no. Luke gets Corrye all riled up as the Chumps break down what Zack Snyder got right...and all the junk he dropped the ball with. From the tiger to Tig Notaro's star turn to the one actor Luke & Corrye BOTH thought was someone else the entire film - to the myriad of ways in which James Cameron's Aliens was blatantly ripped off. PLUS: why Luke believes we'll all really enjoy this film more in a couple years. You'll also get a kick out of the 5 Questions segment, where Luke is on the verge of stumping Corrye...before the Cal-Mum grad makes a 9th inning comeback!

Does Contact hold up after nearly 25 years? The Chumps are split. But they do agree on weird-ass Jake Busey, the showcase of space exploration as magical, and Jodie Foster being an absolute superstar. The Chumps also welcome back space enthusiast Mike Pagano, who makes a wild McDonald's comparison right out of the gate while surprising the hosts with an Ed Sheeran reference for the ages. Also: the key elements the film left OUT from the book...and Matthew McConaughey's Cracker Jack pick-up maneuver.

It's the film that made seemingly everyone want to play cards in the first decade of the 2000s. The Chumps welcome back space aficionado Mike Pagano, who also apparently deals (pun!) in poker films! The judges' game is explored, as is the Johnny Chan cameo and vintage 1988 World Series of Poker victory. The Chumps have some fun with Malkovich's voice and Teddy KGB's tell (not revealed in the film), as well as the lines from Damon & Norton that get them excited.

Corrye put it best: we were due for a healthy dose of bullsh*t on the podcast. In Luke's opinion, Dragonslayer provided more than its fair share of it. The dragon special effects had the Chumps cheering. The cinematography, too. But then there's Peter MacNicol. And the fake Gandalf guy. And that weird skinny-dipping scene. And that goofy final 30 seconds with the horse. A laundry list of horsesh*t, indeed.

To paraphrase the great Alicia Keys: Ron Howard's on firrrrrrrrre! Opie's at his finest as he places us
right in the flames alongside Kurt Russell, William Baldwin, and the other blokes. The Chumps reflect on Donald Sutherland's creepiness, Robert De Niro's De Nironess, the cheesy scenes that still hit hard, and the small role that had 200 candidates auditioning for it. Plus: Luke's controversial comments on Michael B. Jordan, and the impression that Corrye CAN'T do!