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Hops and Box Office Flops

Hops and Box Office Flops

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A film podcast dedicated to the underdogs — the disasters, the bombs, the much maligned! So sit back, grab a beer, and enjoy!Copyright 2019 All rights reserved. Art
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  • Waiting for Guffman – Still Waiting
    Feb 27 2026

    A cult classic, Waiting for Guffman is a mockumentary chronicling a small community theatre's production of its town's history.

    Boasting a host of exceptional improv actors — Catherine O'Hara, Eugene Levy, and Fred Willard to name a few — the Christopher Guest written and directed feature is jam packed with laughs.

    Guest, who also serves as the films lead Corky St. Clair, is in his comfort zone here. He gets the material, letting the actors take command and playing to their immense comedic strengths.

    Although it is beloved now, Waiting for Guffman was not a huge hit. In fact, it barely made it to the big screen. Its critical success, however, did lead to several more films in the same vein — Best in Show, A Mighty Wind, and For Your Consideration. All of which are worth watching, as well.

    So, sit back, calm those jitters with a Fear.Movie.Lions Hazy Double IPA, and break a leg! The Thunderous Wizard, Chumpzilla, and Bling Blake are done working for these bastard people!

    This Week’s Segments:

    • Introduction/Plot Breakdown – A Broadway-style musical... about a town that's not exactly on Broadway!
    • Lingering Questions – Of the Guest films, which is our favorite? (36:13)
    • The "Red, White, and Blaine" Trivia Challenge – Bling Blake challenges the field to trivia about the movie. (1:03:21)
    • Recommendations – We offer our picks for the week and next up: We continue our Catherine O'Hara series with Matthew Vaughn's bastard cousin to the Kingsman franchise, Argylle! (1:17:23)

    And, as always, hit us up on Threads, X, Facebook, Bluesky, or Instagram to check out all the interesting factoids from this week’s episode!

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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • Varsity Blues – A F*****g 10!
    Feb 20 2026

    To honor the late James Van Der Beek, who we lost far too soon, we're doing a special episode on the 1999 high school football classic Varsity Blues.

    So, sit back, complain about your asshole coach over a few Budweisers, and play for each other! The Thunderous Wizard, Chumpzilla, and Bling Blake are helping West Canaan finally remove that eyesore of a statue!

    This Week’s Segments:

    • Introduction/Plot Breakdown – In a town where winning is everything, these guys have nothing to lose!
    • Lingering Questions – What will we remember Van Der Beek for: this or Dawson's Creek? (44:02)
    • The "Oop-Dee-Oop" Trivia Challenge – Chumpzilla challenges the field to trivia about the movie. (1:11:59)
    • Recommendations – We offer our picks for the week and next up: We return to our Catherine O'Hara series Waiting for Guffman! (59:32)

    And, as always, hit us up on Threads, X, Facebook, Bluesky, or Instagram to check out all the interesting factoids from this week’s episode!

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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • Dick Tracy – In Honor of Texie Garcia
    Feb 13 2026

    Grab your badge, Kid! It's time to clean up the streets with Dick Tracy!

    So, sit back, tease Mumbles with an ice cold Cadence from Reformation Brewery, and never eat oysters with Lips Manlis! The Thunderous Wizard, Chumpzilla, and Bling Blake are shaking down the mob one club at a time!

    This Week’s Segments:

    • Introduction/Plot Breakdown – Their turf. Their game. Their rules. They didn't count on HIS law!
    • Lingering Questions – What worked best in this movie? (39:05)
    • The "Breathless Mahoney" Trivia Challenge – Chumpzilla challenges the field to trivia about the movie. (49:47)
    • Recommendations – We offer our picks for the week and next up: We take a quick detour from our Catherine O'Hara series to celebrate the life and legacy of James Van Der Beek with Varsity Blues! (59:32)

    And, as always, hit us up on Threads, X, Facebook, Bluesky, or Instagram to check out all the interesting factoids from this week’s episode!

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    1 hr and 12 mins
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