What happens when you get stuck in a blackout and nothing to do but hide away from frightening inmates of an insane asylum? I guess we complain about who’s playing drums that night. We return to discuss more genre films and even more sports (shock!) Show Notes (00:02:14) Asylum Blackout (00:28:53) American Fiction (00:35:54) Fargo Season 5 (00:39:3…

It’s been a while, I feel like I start a lot of these this way. 2023 was a year and 3/4 if I may say. It felt like for a lot of it I was just coasting through it all focussing on so much more than just posting on the internet. While I promise podcasts were recorded I started to get exceedingly bad about releasing and editing. I hope to be better in…

It’s been a week and a bit. This episode turned around at a much faster pace than I imagined and I’m quite pleased with it all. We discuss the new Iñárritu film as well as push along with our progress on the Apu Trilogy, along with Douglas presenting his homework of trying his best to catch up with the class. So hope you enjoy: Show Notes (00:04:18…

We return to 2023 with us discussing the age old debate Rock, Scissors, Paper vs Vampire & Terrorists. Who wins it all? Also we begin our path into the work of Satyajit Ray with the first of the Apu Trilogy. Enjoy: Show Notes: (00:02:55) Blood Red Sky (00:22:55) Pather Panchali (1955) (00:54:30) The Menu (00:56:35) Bullet Train (00:58:10) Black Ada…

It’s a new year and another promise of a new TUMP. We’ve not done much to clean off the cobwebs but assuming the world is sort of back to normal then we’re going to get back to the good work of actually releasing a couple of episodes a month. We begin 2023, as we do most years, looking back on the year that was before. We cover 4 specific awards of…

Did you miss us? Well let’s hope it doesn’t happen again anytime soon. We’re stills struggling with so many recording issues that seem to come up every other day that we decide to gather. However, finally an episode comes together. We gather to take a look at the latest film from Olivia Wilde as well as sort of start our journey revisiting Baz Luhr…

So podcast tales to be told here. We did the entire recording and when it was all said and done we realized that my cohosts were being recorded via their webcam and not their nice microphones we usually use. It’s crazy how things slip your mind sometimes. While the audio isn’t the quality we usually put out I do still feel it’s there and beg your a…

Another way too long delay and another episode of TUMP hits the internets. At this stage can you even call this podcast semi-regular? We’re doing a thing I guess. Anyways here we are discussing the 1999 film from Claire Denis, Beau Travail along with much more. So enjoy Show Notes (00:02:00) Beau Travail (00:27:45) Niagara (00:28:40) Rainy Dog (199…

It’s been a while. How’s it going? I know I have a few episodes to deliver that have disappeared but it happens. Here we are joining the land of the internet in screaming our thoughts into the void on RRR and all things that this movie just pumps directly into our brains as we have our own virtual dance off to decide who gets to have the final word…

With a much delayed podcast we return with a discussion on the latest filme from one Mr. Robert Eggers. What does one do when one is a viking and has your family and kingdom taken away from you? You REVENGE!!!! Anyways enjoy. Show Notes: (00:02:40) The Northman (2022) (00:25:35) Porto das Caixas (1963) (00:34:40) The Expanse (00:35:55) Katt William…

Another few weeks means another TUMP. We gather to talk through what it’s like to see some incredible acting and some depraved existences with Nitram and begin our CineNovo marathon with The Guns. Enjoy… Show Notes (00:03:00) Nitram (00:32:15) The Guns (Os Fuzis) (00:50:00) X (00:56:40) After Life (00:59:15) Severance (01:03:15) Attack on Titan (01…

With much delay we return with the latest outing in how to watch crazy movies for podcast life. We return to talk about a 80s wuxia films where armours are needed and special swords are desired. Enjoy… Show Notes (00:04:15) Exciting Dragon (00:34:00) The Invincible Armour (00:35:30) Moonfall (00:49:40) Moon Knight (01:01:00) Tremors (01:03:15) Wind…

We return with a quick podcast where we take the time to figure out what’s happening in NYC when Leah moves into the city to do her best to ruin the world all on her lonesome… so ye… it’s one of those. Otherwise it’s been a bit since we’ve spoken. I’ve got another podcast I plan to release in a quick turnaround (another week) then we will be return…

Somehow it’s already in the back half of February… How did that happen? Well 2021 is well and gone and I’m here trying to remind you all about the year that was. This podcast was actually recorded in January, while I was taking a sebatical from all things work and podcast related, and I’m only just now putting it all together… So here we got togeth…

Here it is. It’s the final podcast episode of the year, which I address early in the episode. 2021 has been a wild year for movies. We were locked down, then cinemas were back, then more movies happened and I saw possibly the lease amount of films in a cinema in any year possibly, More to it we end our year with a pair of films that this podcast ha…

We are creatures of habit. If Edgar Wright makes a movie we all want to see it. So here we are packing up our records and being wisked away to the 60s for a fun old time, or so we believe. A delayed podcast day, but enjoy: Show Notes (00:04:41) Last Night in Soho (00:25:40) Titane (01:02:00) Cowboy Bebop (01:26:15) The Expanse (01:27:15) Hawkeye (0…

When the world deals you cowboys vs. cowboys you sit back relax and enjoy the shenanigans of it all. This time around we sit back to enjoy The Harder They Fall and figure out which outlaw is our favourite as well as what is the most ridiculous western trope we can continue to make fun of for ever existing. Enjoy. Show Notes (00:04:48) The Harder Th…

What do you do when you’re asked to care for a baby lamb? You hold it tight? You make it some milk? You scare away dangerous prey? I’m pretty certain it’s all of the above right…. Here we convene to discuss the latest film from A24, LAMB and more… Enjoy… Show Notes (00:03:00) Lamb (00:24:00) Black Girl (00:46:00) Leon – The Professional (00:50:59) …

The podcast is a fluid being that can be as cruel as the sands that go between our fingers as we try to answer the question, does a pandemic kill the blockbuster, or just redefine it? Dune is out; so we’re here to discuss it’s insanity and wonder what it was that they got wrong when Lynch did it. Enjoy; Show Notes (00:02:15) Dune (00:53:04) Touki B…

It’s not new here on the podcast for me to get enough of a push to do a special episode of the show. Even better yet when that push comes from a guest as fun as Ryan McNeil of the MatineeCast. So once again in 2021 we cram together in one large pod to discuss the ongoings of AFC Richmond and coach Ted Lasso in trying to figure out what is and isn’t…

It’s that scary month again. How’d this happen so quickly. Got anything going on where you are? Planning to get snatched by a witch? If no… here’s a podcast where we talk about getting snatched by a witch… so enjoy… Show Notes (00:03:15) Nightbooks (00:24:30) Mandabi (00:54:15) Paka (00:57:15) Saloum (01:00:15) Zalava (01:04:00) Dont Breathe 2 (01:…

This week we come together to discuss the myth telling of The Green Knight as well as end out wuxia marathon with Chang Cheh’s film The One-Armed Swordsman with some flourish. We also have tales from the cinema again with Shang-Chi sending us into the darkened room with an illuminated wall to flicker MCU nonsense at us again. Enjoy: Show Notes: (00…

I know it’s only been a week since you heard from us, but I thought we’d prefer not to make you wait much longer for this one. We break down what it’s like to still be in a pandemic lock down and watch two people go through the pandemic lockdown in Together while also taking a look at a classic Wuxia epic in A Touch of Zen. Enjoy. Show Notes: (00:0…

So, this one took a while. We return with a debug film from Fernanda Valadez, Identifying Features where we search for a soon hoping for the best but dreading the worst at all times; and also beginning a marathon of Wuxia films with the 60’s classic film Come Drink With Me. Enjoy. Show Notes (00:12:45) Identifying Features (00:29:45) Identifying Fe…

We are now in August and with holidays coming hard and fast we return with a discussion of Australian westerns and Mexican satires. We discuss The Furnace where an Afghanistan native is in Australia and gets wrapped in stollen gold and at the same time wrap up our Luis Bunuel marathon with his film The Exterminating Angel. Show Notes: (00:02:45) Th…

A man releases toxic gas into a Korean town and we must climb to safety and at the same time a Bunuel marathon must be continued. The podcast moves on through many random film thoughts of the year and more… Show Notes (00:03:50) Exit (00:32:45) Los Olvidados (00:56:45) The Stand (00:59:30) The Man in the Hat (01:04:45) Time (2021) (01:10:00) Summer…

A year ago I remember pining to see the latest and greatest of the musical genre and now it’s finally here. Check in with us as we continue our coverage of the TUMP and Lin-Manual Miranda take over of Hollywood with his show In the Heights getting a movie adaptation. Show Notes (00:05:00) In the Heights (2021) (00:44:00) The Discreet Charm of the B…

A podcast that is entirely just madness incarnate; as it usually is whenever Nic Cage makes his way into a podcast movie. So otherwise we continue down the path of more Bunuel films with Viridiana. Show Notes: (00:03:42) Willy’s Wonderland (00:23:45) Viridiana (00:48:30) Duel at Diablo (00:52:30) Goin’ South (01:00:00) The Silent Partner (01:03:00)…

As the podcast attempts to not lose themselves in the playoffs going on now we focus our minds on the films such as one of the more beloved films of the last year as well, Minari, as well as begin our marathon of Luis Buñuel films, with Belle de Jour. Enjoy: Show Notes (00:04:30) Minari (00:45:23) Belle de Jour (01:18:45) Moonstruck (01:24:00) Look…

This week we head to a funeral. Not the podcast’s, but rather one of a friend of the family and hope our parents don’t embarass us too much. We take a look at Shiva Baby. Show Notes (00:06:30) Shiva Baby (00:41:15) Jupiter Legacy (00:50:00) Mortal Kombat (01:08:00) Two Distant Strangers (01:11:00) That Damn Michael Che (01:12:20) Nobody (01:15:30) …

So instead of us joining the super league we decide to remain perfectly independent. Not because we have any morals but because we weren’t invited. So there’s that. We’ve finally reached the end of our Jia Zhangke marathon. We also get around to discussing more Korean action as we jump back to the year 2014 and see what No Tears for the Dead has to…

I guess what I’d want to ask is which member of the podcast is which character in Godzilla vs. King Kong? Am I Mothra? I’m so bad that I’m in the bad movie and not even a fighting character? Anyways, with big monsters punching each other we had to weigh in on it all. Show Notes: (00:04:30) Godzilla vs. King Kong (00:48:20) Unknown Pleasures (01:19:…

We are now deep into Aprill and coming to terms with the fact that 2021 isn’t showing that much improvement yet. Vaccines are going but honestly we need to speed this up a bit world. But moving away from that at least we have a few extra movies to talk about streaming into our homes, including the release of Rose Glass’ Saint Maud to disturb our ps…

Here we are with a much shorter episode of the podcast than normal. In all honestly we had a bit of a recording issue and half of the show just magically disappeared… However, the main review and our cotinuation of the marathon of Jia Zhangke were salvagable and here they are. We discuss Xiao Wu, Jia Zhangke’s first film, as well as Abner Pastoll’s…

With randomness ocurring in the world I got a message and with that a show was birthed. Ryan McNeil of The Matinee decided to come on over to talk with me about his deep thoughts on the world of Marvel’s latest TV venture over at their streaming platform, WandaVision. In a world where superheros have to kill robots and titans what if they just want…

Well the year didn’t start how I wanted. I wanted us to be on schedule and delivering podcasts fast and furiously. Let the FAMILY jokes bounce around. Anyways with one episode now lost to the ether of bad recording sessions and this one showing up later I guess TUMP remains on brand. Here we are discussing documentaries about people naval gazing in…

A lot later than many other outlets, but isn’t that the story of the TUMP brand these last few years. Finally with 2020 in the bag we can finally look back at all the highs, and many many lows, in media of 2020. We added a few new categories while removing some others but found a happy medium inbetween. Enjoy Show Notes (00:11:39) Unprecented Times…

It’s a new year and a new podcast. Before we get on to our deliberations over what films were and were not the best of 2020 (a trash fire year). We have one more “regular” outing for you as we walk into this scheduled episode to talk about an independent comedy film (i.e. Save Yourselves) but become quickly enraptured with discussing the meticulous…

Another podcast rolling in late, but this is remarkably shorter than usual. Here as we begin for our end of year deliberations in another month, is without a marathon (as those will be on hiatus till the new year), focussed on a film from this year, Jungleland. Show Notes (00:02:15) Jungleland (00:31:05) Kajillionaire (00:35:30) The Wolf of Snow Ho…

We return with body horror films that inhabit the mind and masking in bed. How do we manage to get the weirdest things after the October cut off. It’s messed up. Anyways lots to unpack in this one so enjoy… Show Notes (00:03:45) Possessor (00:48:45) Hobson’s Choice (01:13:55) Prisoners (01:14:44) Dr. No (01:17:10) A Time To Kill (01:20:55) The Quie…

Even though we’ve past the month of horror it doesn’t stop us from pulling it back and pulling up with a horror franchise that never seems to die, Scream. Enjoy… Show Notes (00:04:45) Scream (01:13:15) Oliver Twist (01:38:00) John Bronco (01:40:00) The Queen’s Gambit (01:45:00) Ted Lasso (01:57:00) The Undoing (01:58:00) Don’t Look Now (02:01:00) B…

It’s wild to think that we’re about to begin the final quarter of the season that is 2020. What twists and turns will it bring us. With this year definitively being the year of streaming films we continue our elaborate journey of Netflix’s library with the latest film from Kaufman, I’m Thinking of Ending Things, in a podcast that I continually mist…

We take another look into the horrors of war, except instead of walking through battles of soldiers or the horrors of the victims of the direct aggressors we’re forced to follow a child’s experience being left alone and thrown from one scenario of despair to another as he moves through the world. This is the film of The Painted Bird. We also begin …

A delayed release, but what else is new for a TUMP release these days? We return to discuss more documentaries as we’re taken around the world to understand how a highly addictive and illegal (and in some cases starting to be legal) drugs are making big dollars as well as finish out Maysles’ series of films with Grey Gardens. Show Notes (00:06:32) …

This week on TUMP we’re here to discuss two films that we released in neighbouring years. One a fiction film staged as a documentary about violence and politics of the time, the next a documentary showing violence that happened when too much fun was being had. Show Notes (00:04:30) Medium Cool (1969) (00:47:00) Gimme Shelter (01:25:15) An American …

So how do we put this. It feels like we’re in a new world. Our episodes get more sparse but the length is increasing. We return with another off brand episode that may just start lengthening our recordings as we really start off disucssing the Disney+/Mulan news and then leading into a couple of films including the 1978 film The Cheap Detective. Wi…

We return and in many ways we bury the lead. This is an episode that goes way beyond the scope that we generally want to do week to week or even month to month as our conversation this time out becomes even more focussed on some very large pieces of popular culture media going on now. We do discuss a foreign film that focusses on the drama of child…

In Georgia, when men dance… they DANCE. This week we travel to the land of Georgia to see what happens when an LGBTQ story is told in the realm of dance under an obviously oppressive regime. Merab (Levan Gelbakhiani) is a dancer who finally has his shot at becoming a main troupe member so he can travel the world, while at the same time being wrappe…

We return to our podcasting ways and begin our summers with a venture out into Bollywood blockbusters with the 2015 film Baahubali. When it proposed that we do this as a podcast film we didn’t know what to expect and I feel we left it with nothing other than surprise and awe. Enjoy Show Notes (00:03:04) Baahubali: The Beginning (00:34:15) Disney Ga…

We continue our journey through the early years of Todd Haynes with his film of short stories brought together in Poison.By gmanReviews