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A podcast that concedes that remakes are gonna happen, so why shouldn’t movie buffs decide who to cast in those iconic roles? Join us as we have a lively conversation about our favorite films, and envision a new angle for for them by imagining today’s best actors playing those great roles.

Travis Allen & Shawn Steadman


    • Jun 1, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 8m AVG DURATION
    • 265 EPISODES

    5 from 23 ratings Listeners of Cinema Chop Shop that love the show mention: travis, movies, fun, best.


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    The Cinema Chop Shop podcast is a delightful and entertaining show for anyone who enjoys discussions about movies, particularly remakes and reboots. While the hosts of this podcast acknowledge that these types of films may not be everyone's cup of tea, they do an exceptional job of keeping listeners engaged with their humorous and imaginative hypothetical recasts. What sets this podcast apart is the hosts' extensive knowledge and understanding of the cinematic medium, as they delve into discussions about both past and present films with depth and insight. Their level of expertise in analyzing filmmaking techniques and acting performances is truly impressive, making for a refreshing change from the often lacking perspectives found in most film production offices.

    One of the best aspects of The Cinema Chop Shop podcast is its ability to leave listeners feeling entertained and tickled. The hosts, along with their guest panelists, bring a level of comedy to their discussions that consistently keeps the show engaging and enjoyable. They have a knack for finding humor in the world of modern remake culture, which adds a playful twist to each episode. Moreover, their hypothetical recasts spark intrigue and provide fascinating insight into how different actors might have brought new life to iconic roles in classic movies. This creativity combined with their encyclopedic knowledge creates a truly unique listening experience.

    While there are many great aspects to this podcast, it's important to note that personal tastes may influence one's enjoyment. If remakes or reboots are not your thing, this podcast may not appeal to you. However, even if you're not particularly interested in these types of films, The Cinema Chop Shop still has much to offer through its humorous and insightful discussions. Additionally, while the hosts strive for constructive commentary on acting performances and filmmaking techniques, it's possible that some listeners may disagree with their opinions or suggestions for recasting roles. Nonetheless, the disagreements among the hosts themselves contribute to lively debates that can be enjoyable regardless of whether you share the same viewpoint.

    In conclusion, The Cinema Chop Shop podcast is a highly entertaining and informative show that will leave you feeling entertained and tickled. With its unique focus on hypothetical recasts in remakes and reboots, the hosts bring a level of humor and expertise that sets it apart from other movie-related podcasts. Whether you're a die-hard cinephile or just enjoy a good laugh, this podcast offers something for everyone. Travis and his guest panelists create an engaging round table format filled with insightful discussions about movies both past and present. So sit back, relax, and let The Cinema Chop Shop take you on an entertaining journey through the world of film.



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    Latest episodes from Cinema Chop Shop

    336. The Sequel is Better than the First

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 58:21


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 60:27


    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.

    334. War, What Is It Good For?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 67:37


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 73:30


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 53:08


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2025 74:49


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025 62:36


    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.

    329. The Films of David Lynch

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2025 67:45


    In this episode, the gang gets together to pay tribute to one of the late, great filmmakers, David Lynch. 

    328. A24 Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2025 65:20


    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.

    327. Hard Ticket to Hawaii Watch Party

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2025 101:40


    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

    326. Hail to the King: Elvis Presley Films

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2025 65:27


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2024 71:13


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

    324. Christmas Adjacent Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2024 67:18


    Do you hear what I hear? It's the sound of sleigh bells that only acts as a framing device for a movie that could be set any other time of year! So light the Yule log, grab some hot cocoa, and unwrap our gift to you.

    323. Golden Age Westerns

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2024 56:07


    Saddle up!  Shawn and Travis hit the lonesome trail and discuss Golden Age Westerns, including 1939's "Stagecoach".

    322. Noirvember: Girls Just Wanna Have Noir

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024 66:25


    It's another full house as Shawn, Joey, Todd, and Travis continue to celebrate Noirvember by spotlighting women who break the femme fatale mold in film noir.

    321. Noirvember: Elevator to the Gallows Watch Party

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2024 96:57


    The gang ushers in Noirvember with a French classic, Louis Malle's "Elevator to the Gallows". Sync up your video player of choice and watch along.

    320. Best Horror Movies of 1984-1993

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2024 95:55


    Shawn, Joey, Todd, and Lee gather one last time to close out spooky month and discuss the best horror movies from 1984-1993.

    319. Best Horror Movies of 1994-2003

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2024 73:40


    Shawn, Travis, and Lee gather in the Chop Shop Garage to hack through another 10 years of horror movies to determine the best of 1994-2003.

    318. Best Horror Movies of 2004-2013

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2024 76:26


    Shawn, Joey, Todd, and Lee reconvene to slash their way through the best horror movies of 2004-2013.  Did yours make the cut?

    317. Best Horror Movies of 2014-2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2024 72:42


    It's spooky season, so Shawn, Travis, Todd, and Lee are discussing the best horror movies of 2014-2024! 

    316. Giallo Brick Road

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2024 63:39


    Shawn, Travis, Todd, and special guest, Lee, gather under the cloak of darkness and contrive a complex plot to discuss Giallo. Blades in hand, the gang takes a stab at explaining what makes this Italian genre so amazing.

    315. Picture This - Photography Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2024 56:15


    Calling all shutterbugs! Join Shawn, Travis, and Todd as they discuss the 1960 film, Peeping Tom, and three other movies inspired by Criterion Channel's "The Photographer's Gaze" collection.

    314. Watch Party: Virtual Combat (aka Grid Runners)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2024 90:51


    Shawn somehow convinces Travis, Todd, Joey, and Alley to sit down and watch this Kickboxing/VR relic from 1995. Sync us up and watch along!

    313. Team Effort - The Best Ensemble Movie of All Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2024 75:57


    A special tiebreaker guest joins Shawn, Travis, Joey, and Todd and gets into a lively discussion to determine the best ensemble movie of all time.

    312. Face Value: Ideal Castings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2024 55:57


    Shawn, Travis, and Joey get together to discuss perfect castings.  Whether the roles are based on actual people, cartoons, comics, or characters written specifically for the screen, these roles simply couldn't be played by anyone else. 

    311. The Best Donald Sutherland Movie Ever Made

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2024 71:12


    Shawn, Travis, and Todd gather to pay homage to the late Donald Sutherland by discussing 16 of his best roles to determine the greatest movie of the bunch.

    310. Roger Corman: Highs & Lows

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2024 60:09


    In observance of his recent passing, the gang discusses Roger Corman's highs and lows, resulting in a lean episode that is on time and under budget.

    309. Twin Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2024 68:14


    It's a full house as the gang gathers in the Shop to discuss the phenomenon of Twin Movies, films that are remarkably similar and are released in close proximity to each other.

    308. Robotrix Watch Party

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2024 105:52


    Travis and Joey stop by the shop and Shawn surprises them with a surprise watch party of 1991's Robotrix.  Will the boys enjoy this action/comedy/sci-fi/erotic thriller from Hong Kong?  Listen and find out!

    307. Samurai Movies: Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2024 65:37


    Shawn, Travis, and Todd revisit the topic of Samurai Movies and discuss the feature film, Lady Snowblood (1973), and some of their other favorite samurai films.

    306. Dynamic Duo Directors

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2024 62:17


    Directing tandems is the topic of the day.  Whether they be siblings, friends, lovers, or enemies, the gang discusses what makes these particular directors excel when working in pairs.

    305. The Razzies

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2024 62:51


    It's a full house as the gang gathers to discuss The Golden Raspberry Awards, its deserving recipients, and a few recipients who were possibly too harshly judged at the time.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2024 66:32


    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.

    303. Wanted Man Watch Party

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2024 92:20


    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?

    302. Boobs! Surprising Nudity in Film

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2024 58:46 Transcription Available


    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.

    301. Best Movie of 1999

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2024 70:57


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

    300. Number Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2024 61:43


    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.

    299. Top 23 of 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2023 63:14


    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.

    298. Blackmail Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2023 62:17


    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.

    297. Noirvember: Laird Cregar Films

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2023 63:50


    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.

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    296. Watch Party: The Garbage Pail Kids Movie

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2023 102:34


    "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.

    295.Knockoff Movies: The Exorcist

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2023 71:10


    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?

    294. Knockoff Movies: Alien

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2023 69:40


    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?

    293. Knockoff Movies: Gremlins

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2023 58:55


    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'.

    292. Knockoff Movies: Jaws

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2023 72:46


    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.

    291. Livin' the Dream: Dream Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2023 59:15


    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?

    290. Blackbird Watch Party: Lord of the Hats

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2023 89:24


    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!

    289. Far Fetched: Wildest Fan Theories

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2023 68:55


    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?

    288. One and Done: Films You Only Watch Once

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2023 63:57


    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.

    287. Summer Camp: Campy Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2023 68:55


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

    286. Guilty Verdict: Guilty Pleasure Films

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2023 72:15


    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.

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