Cinema Chop Shop

Shawn Steadman

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This is a movie podcast that goes under the hood of iconic films and genres, examining what works and what should be retooled to make them better.

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179 episodes

304. You Haven't Seen That?!? Cinematic Blindspots

For one reason or another, we all skip a movie that we probably should have watched by now. To remedy that, the gang watches the movies missing from their respective filmographies and reports their experiences.

1h 6m
Mar 10
303. Wanted Man Watch Party

Joey and Todd stop by the Shop to watch the 2024 release, "Wanted Man", written, directed, and starring Dolph Lundgren. With Kelsey Grammer riding shotgun, how can we possibly go wrong?

1h 32m
Feb 25
302. Boobs! Surprising Nudity in Film

Join the gang as we bare all and discuss surprising nudity in film.  From iconic scenes to actors looking to change perceptions of their images, skin is the theme of the day.

58m
Feb 04
301. Best Movie of 1999

It's a full house as the gang dukes it out to determine the top movie in arguably the best year for film, 1999.

1h 10m
Jan 21
300. Number Movies

We're celebrating our 300th Episode by discussing the movie, 300, and other films where numbers figure heavily in the titles. So, grab your sword and shield and join the fray.

1h 1m
Jan 07
299. Top 23 of 2023

With Travis stuck at home with Covid, we're gonna remotely party like it's 2020 and dive into our lists of the Top 23 Movies of 2023! Special thanks to Cleanfeed.net for supplying a free option for remote recording.

1h 3m
Dec 31, 2023
298. Blackmail Movies

Travis and Shawn have the dirt on this episode!  Since the early days of film, blackmail has been a useful plot device.  Join us as we discuss some devious flicks driven by the dirty deed.

1h 2m
Dec 03, 2023
297. Noirvember: Laird Cregar Films

Shawn, Joey, and Todd discuss the brief, tragic film career of Laird Cregar. With an imposing frame, Cregar delivered nuanced performances that explored the depths of creepiness.

1h 3m
Nov 19, 2023
296. Watch Party: The Garbage Pail Kids Movie

"Shorned Shawn", "Travellin' Travis", and "Doughy Joey" gag on the gross-out humor of 1989's The Garbage Pail Kids Movie. Do fart jokes ever get old?  Yes, as a matter of fact, they do.

1h 42m
Nov 12, 2023
295.Knockoff Movies: The Exorcist

The power of Christ compels Shawn, Travis, and Todd to spew about The Exorcist and its many knockoffs. With so many borrowed elements, it'll make your head spin. Will one levitate to the top of the list?

1h 11m
Oct 22, 2023
294. Knockoff Movies: Alien

Shawn, Joey, and Todd jump aboard the Nostromo to fumble around in the dark and discover the many inferior knockoffs of the film, "Alien". Are any worth gestating, or should they all get the airlock treatment?

1h 9m
Oct 15, 2023
293. Knockoff Movies: Gremlins

Shawn and Travis snack after midnight and talk about the knockoffs of 1984's Christmas classic, Gremlins. Sharp-toothed shenanigans abound, ranging from 'decent' to 'downright awful'.

58m
Oct 08, 2023
292. Knockoff Movies: Jaws

October's theme is knockoffs of iconic films, and this week, Shawn, Travis, Joey, and Todd chum the waters to attract the many imitators of 1975's "Jaws". With 9 films on the charter, strap yourself into your fishing chair and reel in this whopper.

1h 12m
Oct 01, 2023
291. Livin’ the Dream: Dream Movies

Shawn and Travis dream up a doozy and discuss "Dreamscape" and other iconic dream movies.  If that weren't enough, they share their dream journals because everyone likes hearing someone tell you about their dreams, right?

59m
Sep 17, 2023
290. Blackbird Watch Party: Lord of the Hats

Travis, Joey, Todd, and Shawn riverdance into the shop to watch "Blackbird", produced, written, directed, and starring Michael "Lord of the Dance" Flatley. Does this cavalcade of jaunty hats and awkward touches hold up? Does Flatley have a future in film? Join us and find out!

1h 29m
Aug 20, 2023
289. Far Fetched: Wildest Fan Theories

Travisito and Todd join Brewboss Shawn as they scour the internet for the wildest fan theories regarding some of our favorite films. Do any of them hold water or are they all full of holes?

1h 8m
Aug 06, 2023
288. One and Done: Films You Only Watch Once

Brewboss Shawn is joined by regular guest Joey Poole and long-awaited returning guest Lee to discuss the films you only want to watch once.

1h 3m
Jul 23, 2023
287. Summer Camp: Campy Movies

Brewboss Shawn is joined by Joey and Todd to beat the heat and discuss intentionally and unintentionally campy movies.

1h 8m
Jul 09, 2023
286. Guilty Verdict: Guilty Pleasure Films

Brewboss Shawn is joined by Joey, Todd, and Travisito to discuss their top Guilty Pleasure Films. No matter how low the rating, universally reviled, or generally lampooned, these flicks hold a place in our hearts.

1h 12m
Jun 11, 2023
285.Watch Party: Citizen Kane

Brewboss Shawn and returning guest Todd rally around Citizen Kane for some old-fashioned demagoguery. Fire up your movie player of choice and join us as we enjoy arguably the best film ever made.

2h 2m
May 28, 2023
284. Best Baseball Movie of All Time

Regular guests, Joey and Todd join Brewboss Shawn to go into extra innings to determine the best baseball movie ever made. In this bracket-style tournament which will come out on top?

1h 11m
May 07, 2023
283. Possession

Brewboss is joined by Joey Poole and Todd to take a deep dive into 1981's cult classic, Possession. Equal parts body horror, Cold War symbolism, and anti-romance, Possession takes us on a wild ride through breakups and doppelgangers.

1h 9m
Mar 05, 2023
282. Cinematic Music Videos

Brewboss Shawn and Chelsea the Regulator welcome Joey back to the show and take a detour by discussing Cinematic Music Videos and offering some of their favorites.   The videos: https://youtu.be/faG8RiaANek https://youtu.be/y-JqH1M4Ya8 https://youtu.be/5LTWwkBNilI https://youtu.be/SpSMoBp8awM https://youtu.be/6oqXVx3sBOk https://youtu.be/mHONNcZbwDY https://youtu.be/NYz8xs163YU https://youtu.be/yFTvbcNhEgc https://youtu.be/ntbNRUycbD4 https://youtu.be/VYOjWnS4cMY https://youtu.be/eBG7P-K-r1Y https://youtu.be/JZKMa-ByLBQ https://youtu.be/jVMwDd8V_kY https://youtu.be/gOMhN-hfMtY  

51m
Jan 22, 2023
281. Top 22 of 22

It's our annual Best Of episode! Brewboss Shawn and Travisito unveil their 22 favorite flicks for 2022, and Chelsea the Regulator passes judgment on whose picks are best.

1h 5m
Jan 01, 2023
280. Boxing Movies

In honor of Boxing Day (yes, we know that's not why it's called that), Brewboss Shawn and Chelsea the Regulator welcome Todd back to the show to discuss Boxing Movies and our feature film, 1976's 'Rocky'.

1h 14m
Dec 25, 2022
279. A Star is Born (x4)

Brewboss Shawn and Chelsea the Regulator welcome Travis back to the Shop to discuss the many iterations of A Star is Born and debate which one is the best.

53m
Nov 27, 2022
278. The Naked City: Watch Party

Brewboss Shawn, Chelsea the Regulator, and J-Poole celebrate Noirvember with a viewing of 1948's The Naked City. Available on HBOMax, Criterion Channel, and here https://youtu.be/V-W4MZI3T38, sync up and enjoy this classic with us.

1h 39m
Nov 19, 2022
277. Suspiria vs. Suspiria

Brewboss Shawn and Chelsea the Regulator FINALLY welcome special guest, Todd, to the show after multiple rescheduled attempts. Suspiria (1977) and Suspiria (2018) face off, head-to-head, to determine which (witch?) comes out on top.

1h 8m
Nov 13, 2022
276. Post Mortem: Modern Horror

Brewboss Shawn and Chelsea the Regulator welcome first-time guest, Lee, to the show to shoot the breeze about recent films in Modern Horror.

1h 13m
Nov 06, 2022
275. Watch Party: Twins of Evil

Brew Boss Shawn and Travis close out Hammer Horror Month with a viewing of "Twins of Evil". Grab a copy a watch this vampy and campy classic with us.

1h 38m
Oct 30, 2022