Movie Chumps

Many consider it the greatest Western of all time. Clint Eastwood's comeback to the genre in 1992 proved to be a beast at the Oscar's the following year. Luke and Corrye explore: the nature of violence in this film and how it's portrayed compared to Westerns of the past; Little Bill vs. English Bob; and William Munny's stunning finale shootout.

Classic Clint Eastwood. The Chumps revisit the 1976 Western and are reminded of how much of a motley crew Josey Wales manages to gather up during his revenge and escape quest. Luke & Corrye explore Clint's moves behind the camera as well: his portrayal of Native Americans, women, and the Civil War's aftermath. PLUS: a Thanksgiving-themed 5 Questions, and plenty of sequel news and Marvel updates.

David Fincher does it again! A slow burn but a banger of a suspense/thriller. Lesser Fincher, you've heard? You heard wrong. Every frame and nuance is a delight, as Luke & Corrye recount what they discovered as they followed Michael Fassbender's assassin around the globe enacting his revenge. PLUS: the Chumps try to explain why Tilda Swinton impresses them here (despite being a bore in other films). And Corrye has a beef with employee engagement surveys!

Val Kilmer and Kurt Russell are simply untouchable in here. One of the better 1-2 punches in moviedom. Luke & Corrye quote up a storm, before wondering: why is Jason Priestley in this? Why is the opening sequence introducing the Cowboys so perfect? Why was Billy Bob Thornton so chubby? Why was Dana Delany so gorgeous? Toss in Sam Elliott's mustache and the beloved Michael Biehn, and we've got ourselves a classic here.

So much blood. So many wild kills and gnarliness. So many flowers for Alyssa Sutherland's peformance. And how about that opening six minutes? Director Lee Cronin adds a banger to the Evil Dead franchise and has Luke & Corrye thirsting for more!

We knew Robert De Niro would be good. But we were blown away by Leonardo DiCaprio's performance and were absolutely astonished by Ms. Lily Gladstone. Luke & Corrye explain why the next Oscars will be a head-to-head battle between Killers of the Flower Moon and Oppenheimer. Martin Scorsese explores new territory (especially with the ending) while wading through familiar grounds. And boy do we have some thoughts on Brendan Fraser's 3 minutes of screen time!

A good old-fashioned romp! Fun, comical, and clever, this 2009 gem includes one of the great cameos of all time with Bill Murray. Luke & Corrye chop through all the junk they admired in this film, from Columbus' rules to Amber Heard's creepy scene to that riveting opening (thanks Metallica). PLUS: Luke makes a foolhardy attempt to fix the NBA, and Corrye admits to not ever hearing about a "popular" gas station snack.

What's the line? Don't eat. TASTE. Luke & Corrye fulfill their "mouthfeel" duties as they power through every delicious morsel of this criminally underrated black comedy. A commentary for the ages on class, celebrity, and society. Bon Appétit!

There's jump scares and there's The Conjuring. The 2013 fright fest blends realism and tension into a smorgasbord that has us viewers wondering what in the world is coming out of the shadows next. Vera Farmiga and Lili Taylor carry the torch here, but not far behind is Patrick Wilson and some stellar casting choices for the Perron family kiddos. Luke & Corrye dive into what separates this horror flick
from so many others. PLUS: was the Ahsoka finale able to stick the landing? And was Rich Cohen able to bang out another non-fiction gem, this time, centered around 1980s hoops?

Let's be honest: this is sort of a masterclass in directing by John Krasinski here. The Office alum catches everyone off guard by delivering a tension-filled thriller/horror film that featured his wife Emily Blunt and memorable performances by two unknown youngsters. PLUS: One of the strikes is over! Corrye helps us make sense of the deal between the writers and studios; Luke tries to explain why Tom Brady's awesome legacy may take a bullet or two over time; and a look at Martin Scorsese's "retirement" plan.