Movie Chumps

Will Fatman be a Christmas classic? Is it a dud? Does it have cult potential? Also: The Chumps go way overboard with the Ahsoka Tano episode of The Mandalorian. Plus: Corrye touts a trending book sequel, while praising the original. And Luke's mother sends a no holds barred text DURING THE PODCAST about a movie recommendation.

It's so deliciously good, fans are scrambling for a sequel. Count Luke & Corrye in that camp. The Chumps joke their way through the hip car chases, stylish camera work, and myriad of witticisms. The fellas explore how the film champions those with disabilities, before turning their attention to Season 2, Episode 3 of The Mandalorian, and the hard-hitting Reuters spread about a Rochester man and the police officer who shot him.

This film is a parade of dynamite two-person scenes, and the fellas take pride in exploring them all. Key topics: Why Minnie Driver gets top props; the crazy thing Harvey Weinstein noticed in the original script; 3 random nitpicks that the Chumps agree are a stretch. Plus: Carmine Scarpaglia, the joke from an MIT janitor, and the late, great Robin Williams.

Joaquin Phoenix wasn't as dynamite as we originally thought (but still terrific). Plus: the Chumps stand astonished over the manliness of Oliver "Proximo" Reed's real life death, and trade
fun facts on how it altered the film's ending. Also: Corrye's Russell Crowe impersonation, The Mandalorian recap, Sean Connery's Top 5 films, and the movie Luke shouldn't have watched at 11:30pm.

The fellas make quick work of the Alien vs. The Thing battle (no contest!). Plus: Kurt Russell gets pissed, Wilford Brimley doesn't get enough screen time, the boys share their theories about the ambiguous ending...and our guest Corey (a DIFFERENT Corey) shows off his cinema IQ in the 5 Questions segment!

Good pure popcorn fun! It's no wonder this has grown into a cult classic and must-see viewing around Halloween. Luke shakes his fist at the one thing missing from the perfect small town depicted in this film, while Corrye touts comparisons to other horror classics (including a blink-and-you-missed-it homage to The Thing). Plus: the fellas share some swell ideas for a sequel!

Make America the 1980s again! That's the feeling after rewatching The Lost Boys. Our fun observances, from Corey Haim's lame Saturday night activity to the sexy saxophone player. Plus: our exploration of Coppola's take on Dracula, from Keanu Reeves getting seduced to Gary Oldman stealing the screen! And...The season finale of The Boys...and the source of the head explosions.

Still creepy as hell, the original Pet Sematary film gets a lot right, despite bogus performances by two of the main actors. Luckily, Stephen King's story and the great Fred Gwynne to the rescue! Luke & Corrye bring a barrel of fun facts to the pod, before recapping the wildest episode of The Boys yet! Plus, Corrye's "on the hot seat" for one of Luke's 5 Questions.

Operatic, maybe over-dramatic, but still a damn good yarn! This 1994 Kenneth Branagh-helmed scarefest packs a punch, despite not registering on the De Niro all-timer list. We poke fun at some cheesy lines before machine-gunning props at Branagh and the story itself. Plus: the presidential debate and The Boys episodes 5 & 6!

We're all agreed: Interstellar is complex, but really freaking brilliant. Christopher Nolan brings the heat, as does Matthew McConaughey. Friend of the Pod Mike Pagano brings his love of space to the episode. The Chumps praise Hans Zimmer's score, Nolan's go-for-broke effort, and Luke didn't realize Matt Damon was in the film until he showed up!