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! Â
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Episode 210: 28 Years Later
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.Â
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Episode 209: Total Recall (1990)
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?
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Episode 208: Sinners
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.
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Episode 207: Mickey 17
A wet fart from famed director Bong Joon Ho? Luke & Corrye lean "yes." Though Robert Pattinson sparkles as the titular character, much of this novel-based film didn't quite land for the Chumps. Luke explains his small beef with author Edward Ashton (a personal experience!) while Corrye batters the film with a variety of frustrations. PLUS: an ode to Gene Hackman, one of our favorite thespians.
Luke Mayo, Corrye Cooke and their locker room of oddball buddies over-analyze a wild mix of films. What's profound? What's ridiculous? We like to think of ourselves as the Beyonce of movie podcasts (whatever the heck THAT means).
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