Movie Chumps

The synth music was a bust. Matthew Broderick's jokes were, too. But one particular character had both Chumps cheering...and helped to inspire a NEW segment of the podcast! Despite all the insults, the Chumps actually enjoyed this 1985 non-classic, thanks in part to some dudes you've probably never heard of, with help from Rutger Hauer and Michelle Pfeiffer.

How can Superman fans HATE Man of Steel? How can ANYONE hate it? Luke & Corrye express bewilderment as they toss praise around like cash at the wedding in Goodfellas. Big topics: Henry Cavill's cool workout regimen; Amy Adams is a badass; and seeing Diane Lane & Kevin Costner is like seeing old friends! Plus: Corrye recommends a dessert, and Luke recommends a podcast he's never listened to.

Corrye eviscerates a movie critic who claims The Dark Knight Rises "isn't about anything."
Luke forces Corrye to do more Bane impressions. Luke and Corrye theorize on what it would
take for Christopher Nolan to pull the trigger on a 4th Batman film. Plus: RIP Cloris Leachman,
Ryan Serhant is the best, and one of the Chumps is a Twitter hypocrite.

Corrye touts the ending as one of the best in cinema history. Luke breaks down why
the "Harvey Dent transportation to jail" scene is a piece of filmmaking genius. Plus: the surprise Heath Ledger pulled on everyone, the Maggie Gyllenhaal for Katie Holmes "trade," and the random cameo we totally forgot to mention from Batman Begins!

Corrye and Luke come equipped with a mountain of fun facts on the making of this modern classic. The Chumps explore what makes this such a marvelous origin story, how it differs from the Batman lore in the comics, and what Christopher Nolan specifically did to set his film apart from previous caped crusader movies.

It's not our favorite of the Mad Max series, but it may be the most fun, thanks to the buffet of characters. Luke & Corrye pick their favorites, from Dr. Dealgood (the Thunderdome emcee!), to The Collector and Pig Killer. The Chumps also philosophize WAY TOO MUCH over Master Blaster and the power dynamic in Bartertown. Plus: the fellas learn how the dystopian future aspect of the Mad Max series was kind of an accident!

Luke & Corrye break down the dynamite crew of henchmen, explain why this is actually a sequel, and give extra props to Bonnie Bedalia, and of course Hart Bochner - the ultimate 1980s sleazeball. Plus: Corrye's hot take on Home Alone won't sit well with many Americans, but he redeems himself with a couple Tom Hardy/Bane impressions.

Corrye says it best in this episode: Tenet is Christopher Nolan showcasing "something fresh with the end of the world scenario." The fellas salute Nolan as he rejuvenates the action/ticking time bomb plot. Luke points out what differentiates this film from other action blockbusters, while struggling to explain why he both liked AND hated John David Washington's performance. Plus: the Luke Skywalker appearance in The Mandalorian!

Our friend Mike Pagano returns, but not to talk science and space this time. Mike lives in Seneca Falls, the inspiration for It's A Wonderful Life's Bedford Falls. The fellas get emotional talking about the film's meaning, while waxing philosophical on Jimmy Stewart's iconic portrayal, that pool under the gym floor, who would play George and Clarence well today, and the Bert & Ernie from Sesame Street connection.

A double-feature! Mank AND Scrooged coming at ya! The Chumps are aflutter about Gary Oldman's sizzling hot portrayal in David Fincher's latest. They're also giddy for Bill Murray's improvisational tour de force in Scrooged. Other topics: favorite Christmas ornament; worst Christmas song; and Boba Fett makes his triumphant return (to Star Wars, not the podcast).