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It pales in comparison to Conan the Barbarian, but the sequel brings its own flavor. Luke & Corrye welcome back Friend of the Pod Cory K. to lampoon and praise the nuances of this Arnold Schwarzenegger romp, which brings along Wilt Chamberlain, Grace Jones, and....Andre the Giant??

Classic Russell Crowe. Early Paul Bettany. Peak British Empire. We take to the high seas for this 2003 Peter Weir romp. Some theories why they never made the intended sequels, how the fillmakers made the movie super authentic, and the usual minutia that we loved. PLUS: updates on Lethal Weapon 5, the Barbie sequel fiasco, and some casting news on HBO's Harry Potter series.

Matt Damon has faced some interesting foes before: The Bellagio, Mars, Carmine Scarpaglia, and Teddy KGB, to name a few. But this time, he's met his match! Luke & Corrye get way too serious about this beauty of a film from the incomparable Christopher Nolan. They spear the ridiculous criticism out there, while grappling with their own beefs, before expressing their bewilderment over how Nolan slung together another impeccable piece of art.

Fan of Robservations? You'll love this interview. Never heard of Robservations? You'll love this interview. Just brace yourself for his thoughts on Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade and Goonies. A delightful conversation - from living through the OJ Simpson fiasco, LA Riots to a new term he calls "watching hard" to his directing and producing work (Lord of the Rings! Superman Returns!). Enjoy our conversation with the great Robert Meyer Burnett! If you're enjoying Rob's stories as much as us, check out his dynamite YouTube channel: @THEBURNETTWORK

The reviews around Steven Spielberg's 35th film are mixed, but there's no mixing up Luke & Corrye's feelings on the blockbuster: a 9 out of 10 rating for both Chumps. The fellas break down what they loved about it, the few faults that bothered them, and their theories around why the negative backlash.

The theatrical version was a disaster. Critics weren't a fan, and neither were theater-goers. Then Ridley Scott said hold my beer - and released this puppy months later. The 3-hour director's cut is filled to the brim with visual spectacle but it's also a fantastic rumination on faith, belief, and religion. Luke and Corrye take pride in dissecting the acting performances, the symbolism behind specific scenes, picking out Game of Thrones alum, and cheering the battle scenes.

Two completely different films. So much so that it feels wrong calling 2025's The Running Man a remake. Luke & Corrye find a ton of ridiculousness in Arnold Schwarzenegger's version, and timely commentary and nods to modern times in Glenn Powell's. PLUS: Dune 3 tickets, a new James Bond actor, a new Aragorn, and the prequel we didn't need but are excited about thanks to Bradley Cooper.

The book was phenomenal. Was the movie able to translate to the big screen? The Chumps were floored...and came to the film from different avenues: Corrye read the book 3 times. Luke read it 0 times.

Is One Battle After Another a thriller, a father/daughter film, a black comedy, or a social commentary? Yes to everything. Luke & Corrye sift through all the bananas decisions by Paul Thomas Anderson that makes this an instant classic.

Timothée Chalamet and Josh Safdie. What a combination. The young actor and the rising director concoct one of the great New York City films of all time, packed with absolutely bananas situations that ping-pong player Marty Mouser and an array of characters find themselves in. Luke & Corrye discuss Kevin O'Leary and Odessa A'zion's star turns, that honey scene, two very controversial lines of dialogue, and of course, that somewhat surprising ending.

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!