The Movie List

The Rock (1996) might be Michael Bay’s perfect movie — completely ridiculous, endlessly entertaining, and somehow smarter than it has any right to be. We’re joined by Shadie from Shitty Movie Club as Matt watches The Rock for the first time and we ask the most important question: is The Rock actually a sh*tty movie?

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Uncut Gems might be the most stressful movie ever made—and the Safdie brothers used real people, real locations, chaotic sound design, and genuine reactions to make Adam Sandler’s nightmare feel almost like a documentary.

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What if Three Amigos secretly connects to World War I, A Bug’s Life, and a possible murder committed by Dusty Bottoms? This week, Matt takes over The Movie List with one of his favorite comedies ever: Steve Martin, Chevy Chase, and Martin Short’s 1986 classic Three Amigos.We break down the tiny jokes that get better after dozens of rewatches, some surprisingly deep movie history, and a few theories that may completely change how you see Santa Poco.

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Speed (1994) starring Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock, and Dennis Hopper is one of the greatest action movies of the ’90s—but the story behind its insane practical stunts might be even crazier than the movie itself.

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What if Event Horizon is more than just a sci-fi horror movie? We dive into one of the internet’s most fascinating fan theories—that Event Horizon is an unofficial prequel to the Warhammer 40K universe. From warp travel and demons to Geller Fields and ghost ships, the similarities are almost impossible to ignore. Plus we break down behind-the-scenes stories, hidden details, and our usual filmmaker vs. doctor perspective.