The Movie List

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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.

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What was it really like making Napoleon Dynamite?
We sat down with Shondrella Avery (LaFawnduh) to hear the unbelievable behind-the-scenes stories behind one of the most iconic comedy characters ever. From the audition that instantly landed her the role, to the wedding scene that almost went completely differently, to why the ending wasn’t planned, she shares stories we’ve never heard before.

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Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping was a box office flop… but was it actually one of the smartest comedies of the 2010s?This week we’re joined by BBC film critic and interviewer Ali Plumb to break down Lonely Island’s cult classic. From the movie’s unbelievable celebrity cameos to the hidden jokes, deleted scenes, and real-life music industry inspiration, we explore why this mockumentary has only gotten better with age.