Wednesday, April 22, 2026

No Dames vs. I'm Melting!

Your Challenger
No Dames
(Hail, Caesar!)

VS

Your Challenger
I'm Melting!
(The Wizard of Oz)

The Case for No Dames:
Burt Gurney (Channing Tatum) performs a scene for a movie musical, showcasing his dancing skills.

The Case for I'm Melting!:
The famous end of the Wicked Witch of the West (Margaret Hamilton).


The Score:  

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Tuesday, April 21, 2026

The Rex Escapes vs. Good Morning Baltimore

Your Champion
The Rex Escapes
(Jurassic Park)

VS

Your Challenger
Good Morning Baltimore
(Hairspray)

The Case for The Rex Escapes (6):
"Where's the goat?!"

The Case for Good Morning Baltimore:
I knew this movie was in good hands when Tracy Turnblad (Nikki Blonsky) missed the bus, but still made it to school by riding atop a garbage truck.


The Score:  The Rex Escapes 8, Good Morning Baltimore 3

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The Rex Escapes vs. Manic Mini-Me

Your Champion
The Rex Escapes
(Jurassic Park)

VS

Your Challenger
Manic Mini-Me
(Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me)

The Case for The Rex Escapes (5):
"Where's the goat?!"

The Case for Manic Mini-Me:
Austin (Mike Myers) finds himself not only in a vicious battle with Mini-Me (Verne Troyer), but also on the losing end of it...


The Score:  The Rex Escapes 7, Manic Mini-Me 5

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Monday, April 20, 2026

The Rex Escapes vs. The Truffle Shuffle

Your Champion
The Rex Escapes
(Jurassic Park)

VS

Your Challenger
The Truffle Shuffle
(The Goonies)

The Case for The Rex Escapes (4):
"Where's the goat?!"

The Case for The Truffle Shuffle:
"First you gotta do the Truffle Shuffle!"
"Come on...."
"Do it!"


The Score:  The Rex Escapes 9, The Truffle Shuffle 3

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Thursday, April 16, 2026

The Rex Escapes vs. Scaffolding Fight

Your Champion
The Rex Escapes
(Jurassic Park)

VS

Your Challenger
Scaffolding Fight
(Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings)

The Case for The Rex Escapes (3):
"Where's the goat?!"

The Case for Scaffolding Fight:
Shang-Chi (Simu Liu) tries to delay the assassins of the Ten Rings, but doesn't do as well as he hoped...


The Score: The Rex Escapes 8, Scaffolding Fight 2

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026

The Rex Escapes vs. And I'm Telling You I'm Not Going

Your Champion
The Rex Escapes
(Jurassic Park)

VS

Your Challenger
And I'm Telling You I'm Not Going
(Dreamgirls)

The Case for The Rex Escapes (2):
"Where's the goat?!"

The Case for And I'm Telling You I'm Not Going:
Effie (Jennifer Hudson) pleads with Curtis (Jamie Foxx) to stay with her after she is kicked out of the group.


The Score: The Rex Escapes 10, And I'm Telling You I'm Not Going 4

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Tuesday, April 14, 2026

The Rex Escapes vs. Martian Bedroom Invasion

Your Champion
The Rex Escapes
(Jurassic Park)

VS

Your Challenger
Martian Bedroom Invasion
(Mars Attacks!)

The Case for The Rex Escapes (1):
"Where's the goat?!"

The Case for Martian Bedroom Invasion:
A Martian (Lisa Marie) disguises themself and manages to get into the personal bedroom of White House Press Secretary Jerry Ross (Martin Short).


The Score: The Rex Escapes 8, Martian Bedroom Invasion 5

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Monday, April 13, 2026

Come Play With Us vs. The Rex Escapes

Your Champion
Come Play With Us
(The Shining)

VS

Your Challenger
The Rex Escapes
(Jurassic Park)

The Case for Come Play With Us (2):
As Danny (Danny Lloyd) rides his trike throughout the Overlook Hotel, he finds himself meeting the ghostly Grady twins (Lisa and Louise Burns), also seeing their eventual fate.

The Case for The Rex Escapes:
"Where's the goat?!"


The Score: The Rex Escapes 9, Come Play With Us 1

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Sunday, April 12, 2026

Come Play With Us vs. Police Station Brawl

Your Champion
Come Play With Us
(The Shining)

VS

Your Challenger
Police Station Brawl
(Malignant)

The Case for Come Play With Us (1):
As Danny (Danny Lloyd) rides his trike throughout the Overlook Hotel, he finds himself meeting the ghostly Grady twins (Lisa and Louise Burns), also seeing their eventual fate.

The Case for Police Station Brawl:
It is bedlam as Ezekiel (Annabelle Wallis and Marina Mazepa) breaks free and begins attacking every police officer in the station, with only Kekoa (George Young) and Regina (Michole Briana White) surviving, though not without injuries of their own.


The Score: Come Play With Us 6, Police Station Brawl 3

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Thursday, April 9, 2026

No Knife Needed vs. Come Play With Us

Your Champion
No Knife Needed
(Enter the Dragon)

VS

Your Challenger
Come Play With Us
(The Shining)

The Case for No Knife Needed (1):
As Han (Kien Shih) and Lee (Bruce Lee) fight, it becomes apparent that despite his opponent not having a weapon, Han is still outmatched.

The Case for Come Play With Us:
As Danny (Danny Lloyd) rides his trike throughout the Overlook Hotel, he finds himself meeting the ghostly Grady twins (Lisa and Louise Burns), also seeing their eventual fate.


The Score: Come Play With Us 7, No Knife Needed 5

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Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Always Time for Lube vs. No Knife Needed

Your Champion
Always Time for Lube
(Evolution)

VS

Your Challenger
No Knife Needed
(Enter the Dragon)

The Case for Always Time for Lube (3):
While Dr. Kane (David Duchovny)  and Dr. Reed (Julianne Moore) argue, Harry (Orlando Jones) finds his suit invaded by one of the newly-evolved creatures, leading to an emergency medical procedure to remove it.

The Case for No Knife Needed:
As Han (Kien Shih) and Lee (Bruce Lee) fight, it becomes apparent that despite his opponent not having a weapon, Han is still outmatched.


The Score: No Knife Needed 7, Always Time for Lube 6

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Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Always Time for Lube vs. Secret Sentimentalist

Your Champion
Always Time for Lube
(Evolution)

VS

Your Challenger
Secret Sentimentalist
(Casablanca)

The Case for Always Time for Lube (2):
While Dr. Kane (David Duchovny)  and Dr. Reed (Julianne Moore) argue, Harry (Orlando Jones) finds his suit invaded by one of the newly-evolved creatures, leading to an emergency medical procedure to remove it.

The Case for Secret Sentimentalist:
Captain Renault (Claude Rains) warns Rick (Humphrey Bogart) not to assist Victor Laszlo and his female companion in escaping from the city.


The Score:  Always Time for Lube 7, Secret Sentimentalist 3

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Monday, April 6, 2026

Always Time for Lube vs. Casting Call

Your Champion
Always Time for Lube
(Evolution)

VS

Your Challenger
Casting Call
(A Chorus Line)

The Case for Always Time for Lube (1):
While Dr. Kane (David Duchovny)  and Dr. Reed (Julianne Moore) argue, Harry (Orlando Jones) finds his suit invaded by one of the newly-evolved creatures, leading to an emergency medical procedure to remove it.

The Case for Casting Call:
As dancer after dancer auditions in this massive casting call, we get snippets of the various characters who will be followed throughout the film, all while the beat relentlessly plays.


The Score: Always Time for Lube 7, Casting Call 6

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Sunday, April 5, 2026

The Crucifixion of Margaret White vs. Always Time for Lube

Your Champion
The Crucifixion of Margaret White
(Carrie)

VS

Your Challenger
Always Time for Lube
(Evolution)

The Case for The Crucifixion of Margaret White (1):
Margaret (Piper Laurie) tries to kill her 'evil' daughter, but Carrie (Sissy Spacek) responds in one of the most macabrely strange moments in the movie.

The Case for Always Time for Lube:
While Dr. Kane (David Duchovny)  and Dr. Reed (Julianne Moore) argue, Harry (Orlando Jones) finds his suit invaded by one of the newly-evolved creatures, leading to an emergency medical procedure to remove it.


The Score: Always Time for Lube 7, The Crucifixion of Margaret White 5

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Thursday, April 2, 2026

Not Bad for a Girl vs. The Crucifixion of Margaret White

Your Champion
Not Bad for a Girl
(Spaceballs)

VS

Your Challenger
The Crucifixion of Margaret White
(Carrie)

The Case for Not Bad for a Girl (2):
"My hair!  He shot my hair!  Son of a bitch..."

The Case for The Crucifixion of Margaret White:
Margaret (Piper Laurie) tries to kill her 'evil' daughter, but Carrie (Sissy Spacek) responds in one of the most macabrely strange moments in the movie.


The Score:  The Crucifixion of Margaret White 9, Not Bad for a Girl 8

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Not Bad for a Girl vs. Shake It Off

Your Champion
Not Bad for a Girl
(Spaceballs)

VS

Your Challenger
Shake It Off
(Sing)

The Case for Not Bad for a Girl (1):
"My hair!  He shot my hair!  Son of a bitch..."

The Case for Shake It Off:
Rosita (Reese Witherspoon) and Gunter (Nick Kroll) give the first performance of the impromptu outdoor show in the remains of the theater, as their family members and a live audience watches.


The Score:  Not Bad for a Girl 6, Shake It Off 4

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No Dames vs. I'm Melting!

Your Challenger No Dames ( Hail, Caesar! ) VS Your Challenger I'm Melting! ( The Wizard of Oz ) The Case for No Dames : Burt Gurney (Cha...