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Author: 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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344. Workers Unite!

344. Workers Unite!

2025-09-1448:42

Joey, Todd, and Lee go on strike as the two scabs, Travisito and Shawn, break through the picket line to talk about Union & Labor Movies, while exploring the pros and cons of American workers' unions.
343. Fire the Cannons!

343. Fire the Cannons!

2025-08-2401:17:20

The usual gang is back to discuss the wild times of Cannon Pictures Group. Valuing quantity over quality, Cannon Pictures Group cranked out tons of movies while attempting to outrun its creditors. Today, we pay tribute to the chaos.
342. Hail to the King

342. Hail to the King

2025-08-1057:38

In an episode better suited to the #nokings demonstrations, the gang gathers to discuss movies featuring kings in all their many forms.
The gang convenes to watch the polliziotteschi classic, Almost Human.  Fire up your favorite streaming service and watch along!  (Note:  As of 7/26/25, Almost Human was available to stream on Tubi.)
340. Weird Disney

340. Weird Disney

2025-07-1301:10:07

Shawn, Travis, Joey, and special guest, Alley, gather to discuss the odd movies produced by Disney during the late 70s and early 80s.  Often panned and usually box office flops, these strange movies get a close inspection by the Cinema Chop Shop crew.
The gang reconvenes after watching the movies they rolled in the previous episode.  Who got lucky, and who got the shaft?
In this special minisode, the gang rolls the dice to randomly determine the movies they will be watching in the next episode.  With a range of streaming services, a variety of genres, and multiple libraries of random movies, the fates will determine our movies.
In celebration of Father's Day, Shawn, Joey, and Todd gather to discuss some of the great father/son acting tandems.  This episode's a regular chip off the ol' block.
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.
335. Berlin Wall Movies

335. Berlin Wall Movies

2025-05-1801:00:27

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.
333. Val Kilmer Tribute

333. Val Kilmer Tribute

2025-04-2001:13:30

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.
332. Wages of Sorcery

332. Wages of Sorcery

2025-04-0653:08

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.
331. Gene Hackman Tribute

331. Gene Hackman Tribute

2025-03-2301:14:49

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.
330. New Hollywood

330. New Hollywood

2025-03-0901:02:36

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. 
328. A24 Movies

328. A24 Movies

2025-02-0801:05:20

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.
325. Top 24 of 2024

325. Top 24 of 2024

2024-12-2901:11:13

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