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The Cinema Bums are joined by DeAndre Weaver to discuss the brand-new Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse! The animated sequel to 2018's Oscar-winning Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse bets big on more superheroes, more art styles, a darker tone, and a bold cliffhanger. Does it live up to the legacy of the original and stand on its own two feet? Tune in to hear Wade ask the question about Hobie and Gwen, Emmet find out about the wrestling-fueled sequel to one of their favorite films, and DeAndre admit to his failed Morbius predictions. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy! You can support DeAndre's new short film Leave It At My Door right here!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Zane Hollomon to #RememberTheName! For this year's April Fool's Day Special, the trio are discussing Super Mario Bros., the infamous 1993 live-action disaster, and The Super Mario Bros. Movie, the new animated blockbuster. Did you know that both of these movies are actually in the Richard Jewell series? We're discussing it all in our longest episode ever, including three entire quiz games and a live reveal of Emmet's current Breath of the Wild playtime. Tune in to hear Wade pitch a crabby sequel, Emmet learn about New Brutalism, and Zane recap Luigi's violent death. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by DeAndre Weaver to discuss The Get Down! The trio review "Where There is Ruin, There is Hope For a Treasure", the pilot episode of Baz Luhrmann's musical Netflix series about the birth of hip-hop in the Bronx in the 1970's. What does the show's initial reception tell us about the state of streaming TV, and where does it sit within Baz's filmography? Tune in to hear Wade connect the dots with Spider-Man, Emmet stump for the Extended Editions of The Lord of the Rings, and DeAndre start a campaign to get us more Get Down. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Kurt Uskar and Oscar Meyers to discuss the 2023 Academy Awards! The infamous duo is back to recap the Oscars battle between Everything Everywhere All At Once and All Quiet On the Western Front, reveal who made the most correct predictions, bemoan the treatment of current miniseries subject Baz Luhrmann, and crown the Most Metal Movie of 2022. All that plus The Whale and Ezra Miller! Wait, come back! Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Jonathan Thor Raines for a spoiler-filled discussion of Scream VI! The new entry in the classic meta-horror series stars Jenna Ortega and arrives in theaters a mere 14 months after last year's triumphant reboot, but does it live up to the legacy? Tune in to hear Wade explain Sidney's absence, Emmet lead a six-focused quiz game, and Thor reveal a classic movie reference hidden in plain sight. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Kelly Lee to discuss Baz Luhrmann's adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel, The Great Gatsby! The trio dives deep on the film's soundtrack, the Oscars attitude towards Baz, Leonardo DiCaprio's filmography, 3D movies, F. Scott Fitzgerald's marriage, and much more. Tune in to hear Emmet revive an old segment, Wade prepare for party time, and Kelly age out of Leo's dating pool. Thank you for listening, old sport, and please enjoy!

In 2012, Wade and Emmet met and quickly became best friends. From very early on, Wade knew one surprising fact: that Emmet loved the movie Australia. The three-hour-long 2008 historical epic from director Baz Luhrmann "taught Emmet what love was". A decade later, Wade has finally seen Australia too. The results are shocking. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums discuss Baz Luhrmann's third film, the glitzy musical Moulin Rouge! This spectacular extravaganza jumps back and forth between Nicole Kidman singing and dancing her way to a Best Actress nom and a seriously sad framing device with Ewan McGregor. But does heartbreak feel good in a place like this? Tune in to hear Wade talk about the film's Broadway adaptation and Emmet lead a tragic romantic quiz. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Kurt Uskar and Oscar Meyers to discuss the 2023 Academy Award nominations! The dynamic duo break down all the Oscar surprises, snubs, and suspicious nominees before predicting the winners of every major category. Tune in to hear about current miniseries subject Baz Luhrmann's treatment, the absence of Nope, and a mind-melting Best Picture prediction. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Austin Spero (aka Reese Havoc) to discuss Baz Luhrmann's second film, the extravagantly titled William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet. This high school English class favorite is a monument to the 1990's, maximalism, and a young Leonardo DiCaprio. Does it still hold up today? Tune in to hear Emmet react to Hugh Jackman returning as Wolverine, Wade reveal the secret kidnapping that happened behind the scenes of this movie, and Austin share his love of Claire Danes (and her tears.) Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums dance into the new year by discussing Strictly Ballroom! The Australian indie film was a smash hit when it premiered thirty years ago, launching the film career of new miniseries subject Baz Luhrmann. In this episode, the Bums break down Baz's history, the rocky road to releasing this movie, and what defines his distinct style. Tune in to hear Wade accuse The Monkees of being a CIA plant and Emmet decide the miniseries name live on air. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Laura Bennett to discuss their favorite new releases of 2022! On this Holiday Special, our trio walks through the year in film, crowns the best in horror, evaluates the state of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and recommends a gigantic amount of new movies all while developing a brand new (chopped up) rating scale. Tune in to hear Wade take a ride on the AmbuLAnce, Laura contemplate Minions bedsheets, and Emmet finally declare it morbin' time. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

After an unexpected hiatus, the Cinema Bums are back! We're kicking off our return to new weekly episodes with a discussion of the other Jordan Peele film of 2022, Wendell and Wild! This stop-motion Netflix movie comes from Henry Selick, director of The Nightmare Before Christmas and Coraline, which finds the Bums sharing what films scared them as children, trying to explain a very complicated plot, and updating their Jordan Peele rankings. Tune in to hear Wade share his love for Gabby Goat and Emmet dress up as the Cat in the Hat and rail against a pirate. (We're back, baby!) Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums rank all thirteen Spider-Man films they reviewed for Web Head Summer! They also compare the many different iterations of the character on screen and pick their favorite villain, love interest, Aunt May, and more. The Bums even cast their eyes forward and make some official predictions for the future of the series and what might happen in Avengers: Secret Wars. Stay tuned until the end of the episode to hear the exclusive reveal of the next miniseries hitting your podcast feed soon! Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

It's all led to this: at the end of Web Head Summer, the Cinema Bums finally discuss Spider-Man: No Way Home. This blockbuster finale to the Tom Holland run features the biggest Villain Report ever, a shockingly similar plot to X-Men (2000), and the return of Tobey "Big Eyes" Maguire. Does it still work (and make sense) as a movie underneath all the hype? Tune in to hear Emmet request Rhino and Wade bring back the beloved Garfield Quiz. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums discuss the penultimate movie in their Web Head Summer miniseries, Spider-Man: Far From Home! In this episode, we're asking all the hard questions: Does having a secret identity put your loved ones at risk? Is Jake Gyllenhaal's best performance in The Sack Lunch Bunch? Has Spider-Man seen the "All Too Well (10 Minute Version)" music video? Tune in to hear Emmet lead a (time) travel quiz and Wade forget about Cats (2019). Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums continue their Spider-Man series with the second-highest-grossing film ever made, Avengers: Endgame! The dust has finally settled on this gigantic MCU blockbuster and the Bums are here to discuss it all: Tony's many goodbye speeches, the unhinged end credits, Black Widow's brutal fate, the incomprehensible time travel rules, and Hawkeye's questionable haircut. Tune in to hear Wade lead an Oscar Winners quiz about this gigantic cast and Emmet deliver his wildest plot summary ever. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums discuss the first animated theatrical Spider-Man movie, Into the Spider-Verse! This underseen gem broke new ground in both animation and the Spider-Man film series. The Bums cover some of the innovations along with the film's comedy, the last decade of Best Animated Oscar winners, and, yes, Spider-Ham. Tune in to hear Wade share his Aunt May theory and Emmet become captivated by Tombstone. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums recorded a special episode together in person to celebrate the beginning of this year's Bumtober Bracket! We have taken 32 listener-submitted film series and turned them into a month-long battle. The winner will be the first new series we cover next year in 2023! Vote on our Instagram story @CinemaBums every day of October starting at 10:00am EST to help choose the listener's champion! This year there's an added twist: the series are divided into four different regions. Tune in to hear the Bums break down this year's match-ups and stump for their personal favorite contestants. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums return to their Taika Waititi series to discuss his new film, Thor: Love and Thunder! It's a jam-packed episode as the duo break down a meta reading of the movie, update their Taika rankings, take a guest-submitted quiz about Twitter weirdos, and review Top Gun: Maverick. Tune in to hear Wade spotlight Chris Hemsworth's buns and Emmet explain how he became a local superhero. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums discuss "the first half of the MCU season finale," Avengers: Infinity War! In this propulsive crossover, Spider-Man does something we've never seen before on screen: he dies. The Bums break down his arc in this film, as well as those of Thor, Thanos, and the Guardians of the Galaxy. Tune in to hear Wade read the Vivo song titles in a Zoe Saldaña-based quiz and Emmet reveal the real problem with Thanos's plan. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums discuss Tom Holland's first solo outing as Peter Parker, Spider-Man: Homecoming! The Bums break down how director Jon Watts crafts a comedy out of Peter's tragic luck, as well as evaluating Michael Keaton's performance, dissecting the Miles Morales connections, and playing a movie-accurate game of "Kiss Marry Kill" with the Avengers. Tune in to hear Wade reveal which high schooler is ten years older than the rest and Emmet lead an action-packed Green Day quiz. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums discuss Tom Holland's first outing as Spider-Man, Captain America: Civil War! True to the title, the Bums cannot see eye-to-eye on this 2016 superhero threequel - is it a melodramatic masterpiece or an overblown bore? Tune in to hear Wade uncover Tom Holland's theatrical background and Emmet pose some hard moral questions about a very hypothetical string of murders. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

For their 100th episode, the Cinema Bums return to their Jurassic Park miniseries to discuss the newly released Jurassic World Dominion! Unfortunately, the movie is so bad that the studio refused to even put its title on the poster. The movie is so bad that Judd Apatow released a full-length parody of it before it was even released. The movie is so bad that Emmet might just like it. Tune in to hear Wade sidetrack on some Harry Potter hot takes and Emmet explain the sinister real-world inspiration behind this movie's ecological threats. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums discuss the final movie in Marc Webb and Andrew Garfield's blockbuster series, The Amazing Spider-Man 2! This superhero sequel is so overstuffed that it leads to our largest Villain Report ever, plus discussion of planned sequels, plane wi-fi, and the best moment from the original that we forgot to mention. Tune in to hear Wade reveal some shocking deleted scenes from this movie and Emmet take a wild quiz about the other Garfield. You know, the other one. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums return to their Jordan Peele miniseries to discuss his brand-new summer blockbuster, Nope! After a year of counting down the weeks until its release, the Bums have finally seen the film and dive deep into the performances, real life inspirations, hidden meanings, genre mix-ups, and mysterious shoes. Tune in to hear Wade reveal a hidden message in the film's poster and Emmet share his theory about the different horses featured. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are ditching Tobey for Andrew Garfield to discuss The Amazing Spider-Man! This franchise reboot doubles down on high school romance, teen angst, and guns that turn people into lizards - but how does it compare to the beloved Sam Raimi trilogy? Tune in to hear Emmet crack a get rich quick scheme and Wade look up exactly how many people got hurt in the cursed Spider-Man Broadway musical. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums discuss Tobey Maguire's final meme of a movie, Sam Raimi's infamous Spider-Man 3. This film prompts several questions: Why does it have five different villains? Why is it two and a half hours long? Most disturbingly, why is dancing down the street in an all-black suit the best performance of Tobey's entire acting career? Tune in to hear Wade reveal an obscure fact about Sandman and Emmet speculate that this film may have been directly responsible for the Great Recession. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums meet over a piece of chocolate cake and a glass of warm milk to discuss Spider-Man 2! Most film lovers in their late thirties would tell you that this goofy, exciting, monologue-laden Alfred Molina vehicle is "the best superhero movie ever made" - but this week, one of the Bums is giving it a Flop. And it's not the one you think. Tune in to hear Wade reveal Jake Gyllenhaal's shocking history with this movie and Emmet offend "Horse Twitter." Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums gather to discuss the very first movie in the classic 2000's superhero trilogy, Spider-Man! This is the film that started it all, and the Bums are here to discuss it all: Tobey Maguire's poor performance, Sam Raimi's unhinged directing, and, yes, Spider-Man's homophobic comment. All that plus a mysterious allusion to (but no explanation of) the fact that Emmet once ate dinner with Aunt May herself, Rosemary Harris! Tune in to hear Wade praise this film's graveyard-set final battle and Emmet pioneer through a very 2002 quiz. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums kick off Web Head Summer by discussing the 1977 TV movie, Spider-Man! That's right, the original Spider-Man on film wasn't Tobey Maguire - it was Nicholas Hammond with samurai to fight, funk music to groove to, and $46 he needs to earn to pick up his mail. With this series, we're finally getting back to our roots: chaotic episodes about weird superhero movies! Tune in to hear Emmet explain why he walked out of Uncharted and Wade suffer through another TV-based quiz. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums wrap up their Robert Eggers miniseries by ranking all three of his films! Having finally seen The Northman, the Bums place it in the canon of Eggers's other work. They also discuss which movie is most welcoming for newcomers, and what they would like to see from the young director next. Stay tuned until the end of the episode to hear the exclusive reveal of our next miniseries! Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums conclude their Robert Eggers miniseries by discussing his brand-new Viking saga film, The Northman. That's not all: The Northman is also a surprise return to the Lion King miniseries and the cobweb-covered Shakespeare Corner. The Bums also get to pronounce the name Fjölnir many, many different ways. Tune in to hear Wade enlist under the service of Commander Stone Hopper and Emmet unsuccessfully try to remember the title of the 2007 Vikings vs. Native Americans film "Pathfinder." Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Levi Adkins to discuss Robert Eggers's second film, The Lighthouse! This trippy historical tale stars only Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe, making it the first episode ever without a chosen MVP. Instead, our trio dives deep into their many theories about what is really happening beneath the surface of this film. Tune in to hear Wade share some spooky Welsh history, Emmet make his official predictions about The Northman, and Levi reveal some interesting Greek mythology. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy! You can check out Levi's wonderful short film "The Man and His Wife" right here!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Taylor Dorsett of the Professional Technical Interviewee podcast to kick off their new miniseries covering the films of Robert Eggers! This week, our trio is discussing Eggers's historical horror debut, The Witch. We're asking all the hard questions: Is this scarier than an Ari Aster or Jordan Peele film? Would you take a deal with the devil? Most importantly, how does Robert Egger's stepdad feel about him making a Hamlet adaptation? Tune in to hear Wade almost insult twins everywhere, Emmet flex his Jack Lemmon knowledge, and Taylor share his scary experience of rewatching this movie at night. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Zane Hollomon to discuss the third and fourth movies in the Richard Jewell series, Paddington and Paddington 2! Every year around April Fool's Day, a mania sets over our trio and they can do only one thing: #RememberTheName. This year, they're taking a crack at the best movie ever made (according to Rotten Tomatoes) and finally meeting the mad lad himself: the lovable bear Paddington. Hijinks ensue. Tune in to hear Wade mark Paddington's uneasy Hereditary connection, Emmet reveal "the truth about Paddington," and Zane rave about the LEGO games. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums wrap up their Jurassic Park series by ranking all five dinosaur-filled movies! The Bums also discuss the two Jurassic World short films released over the last three years, as well as their thoughts on the upcoming Jurassic World Dominion and the franchise going forward. Stay tuned until the end of the episode to hear the exclusive reveal of the next miniseries coming up! Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Kurt Uskar and Oscar Meyers to discuss the 2022 Academy Awards! Our daring duo covers everything Oscars: the ceremony, the winners, and, yes, the slap heard around the world. We're diving deep into the Will Smith and Chris Rock of it all, as well as CODA's shocking win, Dune's brutal snub, and the ridiculous "28th anniversary of Pulp Fiction" segment. The pop culture takes are hotter than ever this year! Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Emily Rayl Russell to discuss the final movie of Jurassic March, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom! This bizarre, oft-maligned sequel seems to have already exited the public consciousness - but is it wild enough to stand the test of time? Most of our trio thinks so. Tune in to hear Wade share this movie's strange Moana mash-up, Emmet rail against Daylight Savings Time, and Emily make her predictions for Jurassic World Dominion. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Jason Thomas to discuss Jurassic World! This 2015 sequel starring Chris Pratt was a huge commercial success, becoming the seventh-highest-grossing film of all time. It is also so bad that we have to begin the episode by going around the circle and all saying one thing we like about it. Along the way, the trio dishes on Colin Trevorrow, Johnny Depp, and "normal dunce activity." Tune in to hear Emmet review Kimi, Wade open The Book of Henry, and Jason share a distressing update about National Treasure. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Irene Polk to discuss Jurassic Park III! This 90-minute spinosaur-filled sequel landed in 2001 without much fanfare - but has it gotten better over time? Our trio break down the film's many strange characters, as well as it's spin-off books and which Scooby-Doo character they each are. Tune in to hear Wade praise Téa Leoni, Emmet get hiccups, and Irene decide who else should die in this movie. We're sorry about the hiccups. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums discuss the original dinosaur sequel, The Lost World: Jurassic Park! This film is once again directed by Steven Spielberg and adapted from a book by Michael Crichton, but it ignores most of the original film's cast in favor of Jeff Goldblum as an action lead. Does the story make any sense? Do we remember any of the character names? And just how many obscure dinosaur movies does Emmet know? Tune in to hear Wade pinpoint exactly which "Spielberg era" this falls into and Emmet finally get to talk about a movie only he has seen: 10,000 BC. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Evan Scott Russell of Illiterate to kick off their new miniseries watching every Jurassic Park film! Our trio dives into the classic Steven Spielberg original blockbuster, discussing the differences from the source material, the wild behind-the-scenes work that went into the special effects, and Evan's own Jurassic Park Jeep. Tune in to hear Emmet reveal his color theory about this film's costumes, Wade make a startling wardrobe realization, and Evan pitch his Muldoon-focused prequel. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!   You can check out all of Evan's work here: https://linktr.ee/evanscottrussell  Plus his Jurassic Park Jeep here: https://www.instagram.com/TJJP18/  And you can listen to Illiterate right here: https://linktr.ee/illiterate

The Cinema Bums wrap up their first-ever listener-chosen miniseries by ranking all of Taika Waititi's films! The Bums also discuss Taika's unique vision for actors, what qualifies as a "kids movie," and Emmet's reconsideration of the MCU. Stay tuned until the end of the episode to hear the exclusive (musical) reveal of the next miniseries coming up! Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Lena Bledsoe to conclude their Taika Waititi miniseries with his Oscar-winning film, Jojo Rabbit! Our trio discusses the 2019 awards race, this film's Twilight and Wes Anderson connections, what Harry Potter houses they belong to, and - at long last - the Nope trailer. Tune in to hear Emmet reconcile with Scarlett Johansson, Wade explain Home Sweet Home Alone, and Lena ask who would play our parents in a biopic. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Josh Sutton to discuss Taika Waititi's fifth film, Thor: Ragnarok! On their first-ever episode covering the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the trio talks about this movie's many supporting characters, Thor's hero arc, and how best to deal with overpowered characters. There's also a healthy chunk at the end dedicated to a spoiler-filled discussion of The Book of Boba Fett's season finale. Tune in to hear Emmet profess his love of "three-quels," Wade examine The Hulk's buns, and Josh give it up for Korg. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Kurt Uskar and Oscar Meyers to discuss the 2022 Academy Award nominations! The infamous duo breaks down every major category and gives their own awards and predictions. They also discuss the shocking surprises and snubs of the nominations, including the Oscar love for Dune - and neglect of previous miniseries subject Denis Villeneuve. All that and Kristen Stewart! Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Molly Lovejoy to discuss Taika Waititi's fourth film, Hunt For the Wilderpeople! Together, our trio declare their love for Ricky Baker and Psycho Sam, reveal Taika's secret history with Moana, and explore Sam Neill's filmography in a fun quiz. Tune in to hear Wade get an education on Captain Ron, Emmet share a story about Austin With the Cowboy Boots, and Molly teach us all about the "engagement chicken." Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Isaac "The Beast" Beckner to discuss Taika Waititi's vampire mockumentary What We Do in the Shadows! Our trio dives into the best jokes and characters in this cult classic comedy, and ends things with a supersized quiz about modern vampire movies. Tune in to hear Emmet make a pirate connection, Wade share a story of plumbing gone wrong, and Isaac express his love for Stu. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by their favorite boy Patrick J. Turner, Jr. to discuss their favorite Boy, Taika Waititi's underappreciated second film! Together, our trio discusses happy/sad movies, a childhood spent outdoors, little brother superpowers, '80's nostalgia, subjectivity in art, and (unintentionally) The Book of Boba Fett. Tune in to hear Emmet confront his least favorite movie once again, Wade lead a boy-focused quiz, and Patrick introduce us all to the wonders of Tall Girl. What could Tall Girl possibly be about? Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Jonathan Thor Raines to discuss the brand-new Scream! Together, our trio dives deep into the many secrets, twists, deaths, and revelations of this new sequel in a spoiler-filled discussion of how it relates to the rest of the series... and to the Star Wars sequels. Tune in to hear Emmet try to get sponsored by Ben and Jerry's, Wade get called out by the movie itself, and Thor reveal the secret identity of Sidney's new boo. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Sundae Horn to kick off their Taika Waititi miniseries by discussing his first film, Eagle vs. Shark! Taika Waititi was the first-ever winner of Bumtober, a month-long bracket battle where our listeners submitted and chose a series for the Bums to cover. What made Taika beat out everyone else for the top prize? How does his first film hold up? Why does this comedy movie feel so sad? To answer these questions, we are joined by a very special guest, 26 years in the making: Emmet's own mother. Tune in to hear Emmet mostly talk about the Lord of the Rings, Wade get ousted for his controversial holiday movie take, and Sundae attempt to discern the national mood of New Zealand. It's a whole new year and a whole new miniseries on Cinema Bums, and we couldn't think of a better way to kick it off. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Mariah Daisy Temple for their first episode of 2022! On this second Holiday Special, our trio discusses the best old movies they watched for the first time in 2021. At the heart of the conversation is a watchthrough Emmet and Mariah undertook of every single Friday the 13th and Nightmare On Elm Street movie - all leading up to Freddy vs. Jason. Tune in to hear Emmet admit his love for Corey Feldman, Wade sing the praises of a little-known film entitled Goodfellas, and Mariah push through a lost voice to explain the nautical murder mystery movie Jason Takes Manhattan. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Laura Bennett to talk about their favorite new films of 2021! On this most special of Holiday Specials, our trio shares plenty of new movie recommendations, reviews the year in Marvel, and rates their hype level for upcoming 2022 releases. Tune in to hear Emmet beg for better treatment of Jeremy Renner, Wade sneak eleven movies into his Top Ten, and Laura share the wonders of Tom and Jerry. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums say goodbye to their last miniseries of 2021 as they wrap up discussing the films written by McCullah and Smith! Emmet and Wade both give their personal rankings of the movies, as well as the arc of their career and how they'd like to see them return. Stay tuned until the end of the episode to hear our upcoming schedule as we move towards our first listener-selected series: Taika Waititi. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Kelly Lee to discuss the final movie written by McCullah and Smith, The Ugly Truth! On this Christmas week episode, our trio seeks answers: How was this extremely sexist movie made by two women? What happened to McCullah and Smith after this? Most importantly - is this the worst movie Cinema Bums has ever covered? Tune in to hear Emmet lead a quiz about the most sexist movies ever made, Wade rave about Bradley Cooper in Licorice Pizza, and Kelly take issue with Katherine Heigl's underwear. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Adam Hobbs to discuss McCullah and Smith's first "original" movie, The House Bunny! It is, indeed, a completely original movie and in no way whatsoever does it share the exact same plot as any of their earlier films, especially Legally Blonde. Our trio discusses the comedy, as well as the strange cultural legacy of Playboy and why Anna Faris never became a bigger movie star. Tune in to hear Emmet share his love of Emma Stone, Wade lead a cover girl quiz, and Adam keep it real about Katharine McPhee's acting chops. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Laura Bennett to discuss McCullah and Smith's second Shakespeare adaptation, She's the Man! This comedy stars Amanda Bynes as a high school soccer star who has to pretend to be her own twin brother in order to pursue her sports dreams. Our understanding of gender (and Amanda Bynes) has changed a lot since 2006, so does the movie still hold up? You might be surprised. Tune in to hear Wade commit to following the Channing Tatum Diet, Emmet reveal his secret Letterboxd account, and Laura rate the accuracy of this film's soccer scenes. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Cal Derreberry to discuss the only children's movie written by McCullah and Smith, Ella Enchanted! This film is a lot of things: a retelling of Cinderella with Anne Hathaway playing her final princess role, a semi-musical featuring a gigantic Heidi Klum, an early special effects bonanza, and an attempt to recapture some of that "Shrek energy." Tune in to hear Emmet lose it for the Red Guard, Wade lead an obscure kids fantasy quiz, and Cal question if they really did have to get married at the end. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Kate Evans to discuss the second film written by McCullah and Smith, Legally Blonde! In a fun and fashionable episode, our trio discusses how well the classic comedy holds up today, as well as the series continuing into a musical and the suspicious Legally Blondes. Tune in to hear Emmet review Luke Wilson's performance as another Emmett, Wade reveal the film's original ending, and Kate deal with a particularly legal quiz. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Lauren Renner to kick off their new series covering all the films written by Karen McCullah and Kirsten Smith! On this very special episode, our trio celebrates the one year anniversary of Cinema Bums and discusses McCullah and Smith's first film, 10 Things I Hate About You. This witty teen comedy is widely considered a '90's rom com classic - but does it hold up today? Tune in to hear Emmet re-enter The Shakespeare Corner, Wade lead a very 1999 quiz, and Lauren discuss the many joys of Heath Ledger. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums say goodbye to spooky season as they wrap up their Scream miniseries! Our duo gives their own personal rankings for the series, as well as their overall MVPs and what they want to see happen in the fifth movie next year. Stay tuned until the end of the episode to hear the exclusive reveal of the next Cinema Bums miniseries - the last one of 2021! Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Jonathan Thor Raines to discuss Wes Craven's final Scream film, Scream 4! Together, our trio discusses their love for Hayden Panettiere's Kirby, their hatred for the slimy ex-boyfriend Trevor, and their hopes and predictions for Scream (2022.) Tune in to hear Emmet lead a quiz to choose which horror movies to watch next, Wade talk about the other Culkin brother (no, the other one,) and Thor share his experience reenacting the original film with his family. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Mariah Daisy Temple to discuss Scream 3, the final installment in the original Scream trilogy! Scream 3 has a lot stacked against it: series writer Kevin Williamson wasn't involved, it had to tone down the violence and scares in a post-Columbine world, and it stands today as a movie about Hollywood producers assaulting women... that was produced by Harvey Weinstein. Are there any redeeming factors? Tune in to hear Wade lead a hair-focused quiz inspired by Courteney Cox's infamous bangs, Emmet compare this movie to The Rise of Skywalker, and Mariah share a shocking family story involving The Ring. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums come together to rank all ten of Denis Villeneuve's films, including the newly-released Dune! Denis For Two has ended and this episode is the dessert, as our duo share their reviews of his filmography so far and where they'd like to see him go in the future. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Ricky Carroll to discuss Denis Villeneuve's most recent film, the brand-new adaptation of Frank Herbert's classic novel Dune! The vile House Harkonnen did everything in their power to stop the recording of this episode, so it was ultimately done on our phones instead of our top-tier set-up. We apologize for the audio quality falling below our usual high standards, but take a moment for your ears to adjust and you will find that the fun quality is even higher than usual on this episode. Our trio breaks down the history of Dune and its many adaptations - and how Denis's version compares to all the rest! There is also a spoiler-filled section discussing the possibilities for Dune: Part Two, so skip from 48:08 to 53:44 if you haven't read the book. Tune in to hear Wade give his final Dune Book Report, Emmet have to talk about spiders once again, and Ricky teach us an important new mantra about dealing with hype. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are united to discuss Scream 2! The duo reveals the troubled behind-the-scenes drama of this sequel, including the original identity of the film's killers, as well as the new characters and sequences they love. Tune in to hear Emmet explain this movie's direct connections to Greek theatre and Wade test if Emmet can guess the highest-grossing films of 1997. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Maggie Jeane to kick off their spooky new miniseries covering all the Scream movies! This classic teen horror film was released twenty-five years ago and marked a turning point in the genre. Our trio discusses how it holds up today, as well as its many unique performances and rocky journey to releasing in theaters. Tune in to hear Emmet confess his love for Gale Weathers, Wade praise Matthew Lillard's wild physical performance, and Maggie share how she once met David Arquette in an airport. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Evan Scott Russell of Illiterate to discuss Denis Villeneuve's sci-fi legacy sequel Blade Runner 2049! This is a jam-packed episode as our trio discusses the original Blade Runner film and the Phillip K. Dick novel it is based on, as well as the sequel's message, special effects, female characters, poor box office return, and controversial score replacement. All of that plus the announcement of our next miniseries! Tune in to hear Wade lead a mysterious quiz, Emmet gush about Ana de Armas, and Evan explain the surprising origin of this film's opening scene. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Social Media Manager Laura Bennett to celebrate the beginning of our first-ever Bumtober! We have taken 32 of your listener submissions for series you'd like to see us cover and turned them into a month-long bracket battle. You can vote in a different match-up between two potential series every single day of Bumtober on our Instagram story, @CinemaBums! At the end of the month, the winner will become our first series covered in 2022. Tune in to hear the exclusive reveal of all the match-ups and some Listener Feedback you submitted along the way! Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Chandler Pennington to discuss Denis Villeneuve's most popular film: Arrival! This sci-fi romance has a great lead performance from Amy Adams and feels more like a memory than a movie. It's the big episode of this series and our trio runs through tangent after tangent trying to make sense of the many questions this film asks! Tune in to hear Emmet get misty-eyed about the twist, Wade petition Disney to #ReleaseTheLordAndMillerCut, and Chandler try his best at a difficult Netflix Original quiz. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Josh Sutton to discuss Denis Villeneuve's dark Western: Sicario! This moody thriller was beloved by critics but has mostly left our trio confused and grasping at straws trying to understand the point of it all. Instead, they talk a lot about Emily Blunt and this movie's many Marvel connections. Tune in to hear Wade lead a quiz with a mysterious connection to this movie, Emmet examine Denis's love for title cards, and Josh take issue with Josh Brolin's flip flops. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Eddie Dzialo to discuss Denis Villeneuve's final Canadian film: Enemy! This creepy thriller stars Jake Gyllenhaal as a teacher who watches a movie and notices an actor who looks exactly like him. There are also giant spiders and a mysterious underground club. Our trio is on the case as they search for clues to reveal the true meanings behind this movie's many twists and turns. Tune in to hear Wade exterminate an eight-legged quiz, Emmet absolutely destroy Eddie's last name, and Eddie share the woes of renting movies on Amazon Prime Video. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Ahna Demaro to discuss Denis Villeneuve's American debut: Prisoners! This dark thriller stars our old friend Hugh Jackman as a family man whose daughter has gone missing, and Jake Gyllenhaal as the police officer investigating her disappearance. Our trio dives into the many twists, turns, and themes of this tense film. Tune in to hear Emmet ace a suspenseful game of Bums the Word, Wade reveal his love of Polka Dot Man, and Ahna retell a disastrous first date going to see a Denis Villeneuve movie. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

For their 50th episode, the Cinema Bums return to their Jordan Peele miniseries to cover the newly released Candyman! The Bums discuss watching the 1992 original, as well as the new film co-written by Peele and directed by Nia DaCosta. They break down the best scares and most metal moments of each film, as well as trying to unpack both truly confusing endings. Tune in to hear Emmet reveal his theory on the true meaning of the Candyman and Wade comb through the new film's first trailer to reveal some cut plotlines! Thank you for listening (whether this is your fiftieth episode or your first,) and please enjoy!

It's an epic episode for an epic film! The Cinema Bums are joined by Charles Temple to discuss Denis Villeneuve's final French-language film, the brutal and sprawling Incendies. The trio works their way through the plot, discussing their personal reactions to the intense movie and where it lines up with the rest of culture and art about the Middle East and long-kept family secrets. Tune in to hear Emmet talk about Greek tragedy, Wade lead a twisty quiz, and Charles petition for a Cinema Bums episode covering The Star Wars Holiday Special. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Isaac Beckner to discuss Denis Villeneuve's third film, Polytechnique! This movie is a brutal depiction of the real-life, tragic, gender-focused school shooting at École Polytechnique in 1989. Our trio discusses the impact of the film's violence, how it has aged in the decade since it came out, and the behind-the-scenes journey of working with the real-life survivors. In lighter news, they also end by talking about the House of Gucci trailer. Tune in to hear Emmet lead a historic quiz, Wade make an unforgivable mistake in said quiz, and Isaac take us through some of the most exciting photography in this movie. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Warren Weber to discuss Denis Villeneuve's second film, Maelström! This weird French Canadian indie is a brutal parable narrated by a talking fish, and it has confused, thrilled, and greatly divided our panel. Tune in to hear Emmet sing the praises of fictional Norwegian philosopher Bjørn Magnusson, Wade lead a very fishy quiz, and Warren receive some shocking news about his own mortality. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Treason to kick off their new miniseries watching all of Denis Villeneuve's films leading up to the release of Dune! His debut is a French Canadian '90's rom-com about two best friends who consider having a baby together. Our trio shares their thoughts on the film, as well as Black Widow and Which '90's/2000's Rom-Com Character They Are. Tune in to hear Emmet ask us all to Free Tibet, Wade fail his first weekly Dune Book Report, and Treason learn exactly how many days there are in August. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums say goodbye to The Lion King as they wrap up their first (mostly) animated series! They reveal their own personal rankings of the series, as well as review the way Disney has handled the franchise over the years. Stay tuned until the end to hear the exclusive reveal of the next Cinema Bums miniseries! Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Cory Simmons for Beyoncé Appreciation Hour! Our trio joins together to discuss Black is King, the beloved superstar's modern-day musical retelling of The Lion King. They share their favorite numbers, costumes, and moments from the gorgeous film, as well as addressing the old Beyoncé/Illuminati question and taking Disney Plus to task for their treatment of this release. Tune in to hear Wade lead a thrilling game of Go On Name Them, Emmet share his love of a good dance fight, and Cory question Christina Aguilera's rendition of Mulan's "Reflection." Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Greyson Wade to discuss the 2019 "live-action" remake of The Lion King! Together with Emmet's "sexy cold voice," the trio breaks down Disney's live-action remake trend, Lily James's unrecognizable turn as Pamela Anderson, and Billy Eichner's Broadway history. They also get very distracted by seeing Lorde's new album cover for the first time live on the air. Tune in to hear Wade slowly read a list of three things that would have been better than this movie, Emmet talk about singers turned actors in his "magnum opus" quiz, and Greyson extol the virtues of Baby Pumbaa. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Beth Fletcher, officially joining the Three Timers Club, to discuss The Lion King 1 1/2! The trio asks all the hard questions: Are Timon and Pumbaa supposed to be a couple? Do they have fractions in other countries? Does Timon have a future as a cult leader? Is there anything better than this movie? Tune in to hear Emmet explain this film's vaudeville influence, Wade wax nostalgic about the Game Boy Advance video game, and Beth absolutely crush a quiz about the Best Animated Picture Academy Award. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

Deception! Disgrace! The Cinema Bums are joined by Ruben Nolasco to discuss The Lion King II: Simba's Pride. In possibly their least-focused episode ever (which is saying something,) our trio discusses the era of Disney direct-to-video sequels, as well as Gnomeo and Juliet and (of course) Chet Hanks. Tune in to hear Emmet learn about the Knives Out 2 cast live on the air, Wade attempt to remember famous pop culture lions in a difficult quiz, and Ruben serenade us with a little bit of "Copacabana." Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Modest and Akiba, who are 11 and 9 years old, to start their new miniseries discussing The Lion King! This 1994 animated classic is Akiba's favorite movie, but Modest is skeptical, Wade hasn't seen it in decades, and Emmet has never watched it before - so does it hold up today? Our panel answers that question in a funny, heartwarming discussion, along with much conversation about the animated TV show The Lion Guard. Tune in to hear Wade break down the Disney Renaissance in a tough game of Bums the Word, Emmet welcome us into the Shakespeare Corner, Modest explain why Scar is a "total hater," and Akiba unpack many of the environmentalist and religious themes in this movie. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums say goodbye to Cold Boy Summer at the end of their Twilight miniseries! They reveal their own personal rankings of the series, as well as what they think of the Twilight Renaissance we find ourselves in and where it could go next. Stay tuned until the end to hear the exclusive reveal of the next Cinema Bums miniseries! Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Charity Irby to discuss the final film in their Twilight miniseries! As Cold Boy Summer comes to an end, the trio covers this film's finer points, including its prestige credits sequence, a young Rami Malek, and its shocking box office loss to Ice Age: Continental Drift. Tune in to hear Emmet read some of the best quotes of the series in a thrilling quiz, Wade try to unpack the CGI child at the heart of this movie, and Charity tell us about watching the insane ending battle on opening night. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Mariel Zmarzly to discuss the first half of Twilight's big finale! The trio tries to unpack everything that happens in this wild movie: Bella and Edward's wedding, their honeymoon sex, the violent birth of their CGI child, and all of the Mormon themes hidden within. Tune in to hear Emmet recite Jacob's pivotal monologue, Wade argue against kids names in movies, and Mariel make the case for a Fifty Shades of Grey miniseries. Mariel was recording this episode from Emmet's home studio, while Emmet was recording outside, which is why the audio sounds slightly of crickets and jealousy. Take a second for your ears to adjust. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Knives and VK from the Fan Baes podcast to discuss the third Twilight film: Eclipse! The Fan Baes reveal their personal history with the franchise, from making their own t-shirts to going wild at the midnight premieres. Together, the quartet discusses the highs and lows of this film, from the improved structure to Jacob's appalling behavior. Tune in to hear Emmet's book report on the History of the Vampire, Wade imagine the inner workings of Jackson Rathbone's brain, Knives give a Wig Report on Kristen Stewart, and VK ask everyone to reveal their OTP: One True Pairing. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Molly Lovejoy to discuss The Twilight Saga: New Moon! The trio tackles all of the hard questions around this surprising movie, including the issues with the Native American representation, who would play who in a biopic, and what it's like to kiss your friends. Stay for this week's quiz, where things get personal as the gang plays "Rob or Group Chat?" Listen in to hear Emmet break it down about "digiwolves," Wade take issue with this film's title, and Molly investigate an intimate moment between Bella and Carlisle. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy! If you would like to help the real-life Quileute people protect their school from natural disaster, you can do so at https://mthg.org!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Lena Bledsoe and Macie Belk to kick off Cold Boy Summer! The group discusses Catherine Hardwicke's 2008 Twilight film adaptation and its wild journey to the screen. They all admit their own history with the series, ranging from being in Twilight Club and recording their own commentary tracks to watching them for the first time last year. Tune in to hear Emmet open up about his adolescent trauma of sharing a name with this film's Emmett, Wade lead a tour through the Twilight School of Acting, Macie reveal her quarantine journey of watching this entire series, and Lena share a story involving her grandmother, Sam's Club, and a sexual awakening. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy! If you would like to help the real-life Quileute people protect their school from natural disaster, you can do so at https://mthg.org!

The Cinema Bums wrap up their series on Dirty Rotten Scoundrels by giving their own personal ranking of the three films! The Bums also reveal their favorite actors in the trilogy, pitch their own takes on the concept, and sincerely apologize for talking about these movies. Stay tuned until the end to hear the exclusive reveal of the next Cinema Bums miniseries! It's one you're going to want to hear. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Caroline Temple to discuss the worst-reviewed movie they have ever covered on the podcast: the 2019 Rebel Wilson/Anne Hathaway con woman comedy The Hustle! The trio discusses such wide-ranging topics as Meghan Trainor, axe throwing dates, Chet Hanks, and the brief history of the "all-female reboot." Listen in to hear Emmet describe Anne Hathaway's "pink cheeks," Wade lead a particularly tough game of Bums the Word, and Caroline break down the deeper meaning behind the 2006 kids film Aquamarine. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Laura Bennett to discuss the 1988 Steve Martin/Michael Caine con man comedy remake Dirty Rotten Scoundrels! Our trio of con artists debate who would play who in the movie, if Steve Martin actually looks like Harrison Ford, and whether this film would be better if it starred David Bowie and Mick Jagger instead. Tune in to hear Wade give his "best" Michael Caine impression, Emmet recount how Cheaper By the Dozen drove his family apart, and Laura play with Styro Sludge. It's an easy breezy comedy episode for an easy breezy comedy. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Molly Penny and Zach Stolz to start their brand new miniseries about the Dirty Rotten Scoundrels films! The Marlon Brandon/David Niven con man comedy Bedtime Story was roundly considered a problematic flop in 1964, and yet it has been remade twice in the last sixty years. Join our quartet as they attempt to discern what it is about this film that made its concept stand the test of time. There is also much discussion about the film's breakout star, Harriet the Seagull. Listen in to hear Wade talk about his Animal Crossing island, Emmet learn a shocking truth about his MVP pick, Molly regale us with tales of Julie Andrews and Oscar politicking, and Zach serenade us with some selections from Dirty Rotten Scoundrels: The Musical. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Kurt Uskar and Oscar Meyers to discuss the 2021 Academy Awards! The duo compares their predictions to the actual winners and determines who will be crowned Champion of the Oscars. They also highlight accessible films in the middle of a crowded Oscar field, and discuss the octopus in the room, the so-called "Cinema Bums Bump." Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums end their Jordan Peele miniseries by giving their own personal rankings of his films! Listen in to hear their thoughts about his work so far and where his films are headed next. Stay tuned until the end to hear the exclusive reveal of the next Bums miniseries! Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by Cory Simmons to discuss Jordan Peele's most recent film, the doppelganger horror adventure Us! The trio wastes no time in asking the hard questions: Would you tell your partner if you were a clone? Is casserole the height of white culture? How do you pronounce Midsommar? Does this movie make any sense? Listen in to hear Wade retell his traumatic first experience of seeing this movie, Emmet take IMDB to task in a mirror game of Bums the Word, and Cory share some shocking news about Elizabeth Moss. Cory was joining us virtually from New York City, so some of the audio may be a soundscape of city life, but it is a small price to pay for a guest so great. Just give your ears a few moments to adjust. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!

The Cinema Bums are joined by DeAndre Weaver of I Have Opinions to discuss Jordan Peele's directorial debut Get Out! This horror movie with a bold message was a gigantic critical and commercial success, winning an Oscar and turning Daniel Kaluuya into a household name. In a wide-ranging discussion, our trio discusses the movie's best scares, Red Starbursts, racism, WandaVision, and the possibility of a Get Out 2, along with a particularly thrilling game of Bums the Word. Tune in to hear Emmet ask the hard questions about Kanye West, Wade dish about The Bachelor, and DeAndre share a particularly, uhm, interesting theory about the family in this movie. This is a fun one, folks. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy!