Movie Chumps

A hat trick for Rian Johnson! The director feeds us the third Benoit Blanc film, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, and once again, gets us exercising our brains and funny bone. Luke hated the cast chemistry but enjoyed everything else especially Josh O'Connor. Corrye found himself fond of the commentary on faith and politics. The Chumps have a ball exploring the nooks and crannies of this puzzle box. PLUS: Remembering Rob Reiner, forgiving Netflix, and Luke's most bizarre 5 Questions yet!

It's Dek, Thia, and Bud vs. those rascals at the Weyland-Yutani! On a booby-trapped planet, no less! Luke & Corrye lap up the action sequences and world building that director Dan Trachtenberg brings to his third Predator project. PLUS: the new trailer that has the Chumps salivating...and the Saudi's are throwing around their fun coupons once again! Much more in this pre-Thanksgiving episode that we hope you'll find delightful.

Friend of the Pod Cory K brings his brand of swagger back to Movie Chumps. From mood to cinematography to some truly frightening scenes, Nosferatu proves to be a worthy watch from the always reliable Robert Eggers. But the fellas explain why this is far from a horror classic.

This biopic gets a metric ton correct: the facts, the casting, the early 80s atmosphere, the motivations behind the Nebraska album. But Luke & Corrye believe Scott Cooper misses with trying to stick the landing. The Chumps adore Jeremy Allen White and some of the other cast's performances but when it comes to elevating the source material to something more cinematic, there's much to be desired. PLUS: the exciting news for Miami Vice fans - and the frustrating news for Star Wars aficionados.

Stephen King's latest book-to-movie adaptation is a winner, from top to bottom. And Hoosiers is the GOAT of sports movies (and Luke's GOAT, period). As our country wrestles with unsettling events, Luke & Corrye reflect on a deeper meaning for The Long Walk - and an age-old feel good triumph that is Hoosiers. Enjoy this double feature!

Gibson and Glover. The chemistry isn't second to none. Toss in some dynamite Gary Busey hijinx (who calls themselves Mr. Joshua?), Shane Black's wacky writing, and of course that sultry saxophone - and you've got yourself a bonafide modern classic! PLUS: reading up on all things Bruce Springsteen ahead of the upcoming biopic, and Luke has to explain the Sydney Sweeney controversy to Corrye.

It's the best 8 out of 10 movies we've seen in years. James Gunn takes a crack at Superman - and it works quite swimmingly. Luke & Corrye fall in love with the character chemistry (Mr. Terrific and Guy Gardner, Clark and Lois), the well-timed jokes, and the return of old school optimism!

A worthy addition to the 28 ___ Later saga, no doubt! Director Danny Boyle (with help from writer Alex Garland and cinematographer Anthony Dod Mantle) hits an absolute moonshot with 28 Years Later - the third installment - though better if you think of this as the first of a NEW post-apocalyptic trilogy. Alfie Williams might be a no-name actor at this point, but he steals the show and carries it. The Chumps recap three all-time memorable horror film scenes on their way to giving this an easy 10 out of 10.

It's quintessential Arnold! What a way to kick off the 1990s - with a futuristic, Paul Verhoeven-directed beauty with old school practical effects on full display. Luke & Corrye have a riot on the rewatch, as the Chumps visit Mars, poke fun at Michael Ironside, and cringe in pain recalling the tracking device removal scene. PLUS: remembering a game-changing screenwriter who never got his due. AND: weighing in on the internet question of the month: who wins in a gorilla vs. 100 men battle?

Luke wastes little time explaining why he gave Sinners a "12 out of 10" once the credits hit, and Corrye articulates why he's already pre-ordered the Blu-Ray steelbook (despite no release date yet). Ryan Coogler joins the short list of "can't wait to see what they do next" directors after commandeering this beauty. The music, the performances, the character chemistry - we may have an instant classic on our hands, courtesy of 1930s Mississippi. PLUS: we honor the late great Val Kilmer.