Cinema Chop Shop

Hell freezes over and pigs fly as we celebrate sequels in this episode - specifically, the occasions when the sequel is superior to its predecessor. Join Shawn, Todd, Joey, and Travis to see who made our list.

Join Shawn, Travis, Todd, and Lee as they tackle the Berlin Wall, not with hammers, but with compelling cinema. This episode kicks off with a deep dive into the iconic 'Wings of Desire,' before our hosts reveal their personal, must-see movie picks that illuminate this historic barrier. Discover new films and fresh perspectives on one of history's most compelling symbols.

Good God, y'all!  We're talking about anti-war films this week, and we've got a full house.  Join Shawn, Joey, Todd, and Lee as we discuss some of our favorites.

Shawn, Travis, and Joey gather to determine the greatest film starring our late pal, Val.  Join us as we examine the 16-film bracket to declare a controversial winner.

Shawn, Todd, and Travis descend into a hellish purgatory to examine 1953's The Wages of Fear and 1977's Sorcerer.  Join us as we compare and contrast these two films about testing the limits of fate.

Shawn, Joey, and Todd gather to duke it out over a 16-film bracket to determine the greatest Gene Hackman (RIP) film of all time.

The gang (sans Todd) gathers to discuss the New Hollywood period of movie history by showcasing three directors, their foundational works, and how their legacies fared.

In this episode, the gang gets together to pay tribute to one of the late, great filmmakers, David Lynch. 

To commemorate the anniversary of their first release on this day in 2013, we're talking about A24 Movies!  Join Shawn, Travis, and Joey as they dive into what makes A24 so special.

Shawn is joined by Joey, Todd, and Lee to watch the cinematic masterpiece, Hard Ticket to Hawaii. Fire up your VCRs and watch this 1987 erotic (?) action comedy with us.

Stream it on Tubi:  https://tubitv.com/movies/646725/hard-ticket-to-hawaii

In honor of what would have been his 90th birthday, the gang kicks off the new year by exploring Elvis Presley's prolific (and profitable!) film career.

As is our tradition, Shawn and Travis gather in the Chop Shop Garage to present their top 24 films of 2024.

Do you hear what I hear? It's the sound of sleigh bells that only acts as a framing device for a movie that could be set any other time of year! So light the Yule log, grab some hot cocoa, and unwrap our gift to you.

Saddle up!  Shawn and Travis hit the lonesome trail and discuss Golden Age Westerns, including 1939's "Stagecoach".

It's another full house as Shawn, Joey, Todd, and Travis continue to celebrate Noirvember by spotlighting women who break the femme fatale mold in film noir.

The gang ushers in Noirvember with a French classic, Louis Malle's "Elevator to the Gallows". Sync up your video player of choice and watch along.

Shawn, Joey, Todd, and Lee gather one last time to close out spooky month and discuss the best horror movies from 1984-1993.

Shawn, Travis, and Lee gather in the Chop Shop Garage to hack through another 10 years of horror movies to determine the best of 1994-2003.

Shawn, Joey, Todd, and Lee reconvene to slash their way through the best horror movies of 2004-2013.  Did yours make the cut?