Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Fireside Chat vs. A Lil' Ole Bitty Pissant Country Place

Your Champion
Fireside Chat
(Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)

VS

Your Challenger
A Lil' Ole Bitty Pissant Country Place
(The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas)

The Case for Fireside Chat (2):
"I am proud of you, my sons.  Tonight, you have learned the final and greatest truth of the ninja: that ultimate mastery comes not of the body, but of the mind.  Together, there is nothing your four minds cannot accomplish.  Help each other, draw upon one another, and always remember the true force that binds you: the same as that which brought me here tonight.  That which I gladly return with my final words: I love you all, my sons."

The Case for A Lil' Ole Bitty Pissant Country Place:
"Just lots of good will and maybe one small thrill/Nothing dirty going on!"


The Score: A Lil' Ole Bitty Pissant Country Place 6, Fireside Chat 5

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Monday, June 29, 2026

Fireside Chat vs. Drawing Discussion

Your Champion
Fireside Chat
(Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)

VS

Your Challenger
Drawing Discussion
(Shelter)

The Case for Fireside Chat (1):
"I am proud of you, my sons.  Tonight, you have learned the final and greatest truth of the ninja: that ultimate mastery comes not of the body, but of the mind.  Together, there is nothing your four minds cannot accomplish.  Help each other, draw upon one another, and always remember the true force that binds you: the same as that which brought me here tonight.  That which I gladly return with my final words: I love you all, my sons."

The Case for Drawing Discussion:
Shaun (Brad Rowe) takes a look at the until-then hidden drawings of Zach (Trevor Wright), with some astute observations about them.  The discussion leads to the beginning of something deeper between the two...


The Score: Fireside Chat 8, Drawing Discussion 4

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Sunday, June 28, 2026

Top That! vs. Fireside Chat

Your Champion
Top That!
(Teen Witch)

VS

Your Challenger
Fireside Chat
(Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)

The Case for Top That! (3):
Louise (Robyn Lively) uses her newfound magic powers to help her friend Polly (Mandy Ingber) impress her crush Rhet (Noah Blake).

The Case for Fireside Chat:
"I am proud of you, my sons.  Tonight, you have learned the final and greatest truth of the ninja: that ultimate mastery comes not of the body, but of the mind.  Together, there is nothing your four minds cannot accomplish.  Help each other, draw upon one another, and always remember the true force that binds you: the same as that which brought me here tonight.  That which I gladly return with my final words: I love you all, my sons."


The Score: Fireside Chat 9, Top That! 4

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Thursday, June 25, 2026

Top That! vs. Cave Firefight

Your Champion
Top That!
(Teen Witch)

VS

Your Challenger
Cave Firefight
(Primitive War)

The Case for Top That! (2):
Louise (Robyn Lively) uses her newfound magic powers to help her friend Polly (Mandy Ingber) impress her crush Rhet (Noah Blake).

The Case for Cave Firefight:
In a scene shot to heighten the claustrophobia, the Vultures - led by Baker (Ryan Kwanten) - travel through a cave and find themselves against a veritable army of Deinonychus


The Score: Top That! 8, Cave Firefight 5

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Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Top That! vs. Mugging the Merry Men

Your Champion
Top That!
(Teen Witch)

VS

Your Challenger
Mugging the Merry Men
(Shrek)

The Case for Top That! (1):
Louise (Robyn Lively) uses her newfound magic powers to help her friend Polly (Mandy Ingber) impress her crush Rhet (Noah Blake).

The Case for Mugging the Merry Men:
Fiona (Cameron Diaz) is not a fan of Robin Hood (Vincent Cassel) or his Merry Men.


The Score: Top That! 7, Mugging the Merry Men 5

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Monday, June 22, 2026

The Legend of the Beast vs. Top That!

Your Champion
The Legend of the Beast
(The Sandlot)

VS

Your Challenger
Top That!
(Teen Witch)

The Case for The Legend of the Beast (5):
Scotty (Tom Guiry) gets a history lesson on the monstrous animal that lives next to the sandlot.

The Case for Top That!:
Louise (Robyn Lively) uses her newfound magic powers to help her friend Polly (Mandy Ingber) impress her crush Rhet (Noah Blake).


The Score: Top That! 10, The Legend of the Beast 7

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Sunday, June 21, 2026

The Legend of the Beast vs. Could You Make Me a Woman?

Your Champion
The Legend of the Beast
(The Sandlot)

VS

Your Challenger
Could You Make Me a Woman?
(Mrs. Doubtfire)

The Case for The Legend of the Beast (4):
Scotty (Tom Guiry) gets a history lesson on the monstrous animal that lives next to the sandlot.

The Case for Could You Make Me a Woman?:
Daniel (Robin Williams) gets help from his makeup artist brother Frank (Harvey Fierstein).


The Score: The Legend of the Beast 6, Could You Make a Woman? 5

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Thursday, June 18, 2026

The Legend of the Beast vs. Speaking Whale

Your Champion
The Legend of the Beast
(The Sandlot)

VS

Your Challenger
Speaking Whale
(Finding Nemo)

The Case for The Legend of the Beast (3):
Scotty (Tom Guiry) gets a history lesson on the monstrous animal that lives next to the sandlot.

The Case for Speaking Whale:
"Didn't it sound a little orca-ish?"


The Score: The Legend of the Beast 7, Speaking Whale 6

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The Legend of the Beast vs. I Say a Little Prayer

Your Champion
The Legend of the Beast
(The Sandlot)

VS

Your Challenger
I Say a Little Prayer
(My Best Friend's Wedding)

The Case for The Legend of the Beast (2):
Scotty (Tom Guiry) gets a history lesson on the monstrous animal that lives next to the sandlot.

The Case for I Say a Little Prayer:
Nothing as fun as embarrassing you friend, unless it gets better by having a whole group of people join in!
(Submitted by Rainy)


The Score: The Legend of the Beast 5, I Say a Little Prayer 4

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Tuesday, June 16, 2026

The Legend of the Beast vs. Rich Man's Frug

Your Champion
The Legend of the Beast
(The Sandlot)

VS

Your Challenger
Rich Man's Frug
(Sweet Charity)

The Case for The Legend of the Beast (1):
Scotty (Tom Guiry) gets a history lesson on the monstrous animal that lives next to the sandlot.

The Case for Rich Man's Frug:
Director Bob Fosse directed this extended dance sequence - separated into 3 sections - without using star Shirley MacLaine.

The Score: The Legend of the Beast 9, Rich Man's Frug 2 

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Monday, June 15, 2026

What It Sounds Like vs. The Legend of the Beast

Your Champion
What It Sounds Like
(KPop Demon Hunters)

VS

Your Challenger
The Legend of the Beast
(The Sandlot)

The Case for What It Sounds Like (2):
Arriving to stop Gwi-Ma (Lee Byung-hun) from consuming the souls of thousands of people, Rumi (Arden Cho) improvises a new song about shame and self-acceptance that slowly breaks her bandmates Mira and Zoey (May Hong and Ji-young Yoo) from his grasp, along with the rest of the crowd.

The Case for The Legend of the Beast:
Scotty (Tom Guiry) gets a history lesson on the monstrous animal that lives next to the sandlot.


The Score: The Legend of the Beast 6, What It Sounds Like 5

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Sunday, June 14, 2026

What It Sounds Like vs. Marisa Tomei

Your Champion
What It Sounds Like
(KPop Demon Hunters)

VS

Your Challenger
Marisa Tomei
(Fire Island)

The Case for What It Sounds Like (1):
Arriving to stop Gwi-Ma (Lee Byung-hun) from consuming the souls of thousands of people, Rumi (Arden Cho) improvises a new song about shame and self-acceptance that slowly breaks her bandmates Mira and Zoey (May Hong and Ji-young Yoo) from his grasp, along with the rest of the crowd.

The Case for Marisa Tomei:
"Seriously, you couldn't get Marisa Tomei but you got Alicia Vikander?"
"That's actually the problem with Hollywood!  People like you who forget about Marisa Tomei but they remember Alicia Vikander!"


The Score: What It Sounds Like 6, Marisa Tomei 5

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Thursday, June 11, 2026

Midnight Margaritas vs. What It Sounds Like

Your Champion
Midnight Margaritas
(Practical Magic)

VS

Your Challenger
What It Sounds Like
(KPop Demon Hunters)

The Case for Midnight Margaritas (1):
As Frances and Jet (Stockard Channing and Dianne Wiest) make drinks downstairs, Sally and Gillian (Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman) wake up and join them for a midnight alcoholic celebration.

The Case for What It Sounds Like:
Arriving to stop Gwi-Ma (Lee Byung-hun) from consuming the souls of thousands of people, Rumi (Arden Cho) improvises a new song about shame and self-acceptance that slowly breaks her bandmates Mira and Zoey (May Hong and Ji-young Yoo) from his grasp, along with the rest of the crowd.


The Score:  What It Sounds Like 7, Midnight Margaritas 5

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Ninja Rap vs. Midnight Margaritas

Your Champion

Ninja Rap
(Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: The Secret of the Ooze)

VS

Your Challenger
Midnight Margaritas
(Practical Magic)

The Case for Ninja Rap (2):
When giant mutant turtles start fighting during the middle of your concert, you can either run or you can improvise a ninja rap.  Vanilla Ice made the correct choice.

The Case for Midnight Margaritas:
As Frances and Jet (Stockard Channing and Dianne Wiest) make drinks downstairs, Sally and Gillian (Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman) wake up and join them for a midnight alcoholic celebration.


The Score: Midnight Margaritas 7, Ninja Rap 3

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Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Ninja Rap vs. The Ladies Who Lunch

Your Champion
Ninja Rap
(Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: The Secret of the Ooze)

VS

Your Challenger
The Ladies Who Lunch
(Camp)

The Case for Ninja Rap (1):
When giant mutant turtles start fighting during the middle of your concert, you can either run or you can improvise a ninja rap.  Vanilla Ice made the correct choice.

The Case for The Ladies Who Lunch:
"You scheming little bitch!"
"Please, I'm a child!"


The Score: Ninja Rap 8, The Ladies Who Lunch 4

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Monday, June 8, 2026

A Brand New Day vs. Ninja Rap

Your Challenger
A Brand New Day
(The Wiz)

VS

Your Challenger
Ninja Rap
(Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: The Secret of the Ooze)

The Case for A Brand New Day:
Having defeated Evillene (Mabel King), Dorothy (Diana Ross) and her friends celebrate - along with all of those forced to work for Evillene.

The Case for Ninja Rap:
When giant mutant turtles start fighting during the middle of your concert, you can either run or you can improvise a ninja rap.  Vanilla Ice made the correct choice.


The Score:  Ninja Rap 8, A Brand New Day 3

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Sunday, June 7, 2026

The Rules for Surviving Horror Movies vs. I Can't Say No

Your Champion
The Rules for Surviving Horror Movies
(Scream)

VS

Your Challenger
I Can't Say No
(Oklahoma!)

The Case for The Rules for Surviving Horror Movies (6):
In this iconic scene, Randy (Jamie Kennedy) lays out what you need to do to make it to the end of a horror movie.

The Case for I Can't Say No:
Ado Annie (Gloria Grahame) sings about her inability to say no to her many suitors.


The Score: The Rules for Surviving Horror Movies 9, I Can't Say No 2

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Thursday, June 4, 2026

The Rules for Surviving Horror Movies vs. Zahra Learns

Your Champion
The Rules for Surviving Horror Movies
(Scream)

VS

Your Challenger
Zahra Learns
(Red, White, and Royal Blue)

The Case for The Rules for Surviving Horror Movies (5):
In this iconic scene, Randy (Jamie Kennedy) lays out what you need to do to make it to the end of a horror movie.

The Case for Zahra Learns:
Deputy Chief of Staff Zahra (Sarah Shahi) is understandably upset to discover that the President's son has had a romantic entanglement during the middle of the re-election campaign, but she jumps to a whole new level of agitated when she learns that Alex (Taylor Zakhar Perez) is hooking up with Prince Harry (Nicholas Galitzine), third in line to the British throne.


The Score: The Rules for Surviving Horror Movies 10, Zahra Learns 1

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Wednesday, June 3, 2026

The Rules for Surviving Horror Movies vs. Take Me or Leave Me

Your Champion
The Rules for Surviving Horror Movies
(Scream)

VS

Your Challenger
Take Me or Leave Me
(Rent)

The Case for The Rules for Surviving Horror Movies (4):
In this iconic scene, Randy (Jamie Kennedy) lays out what you need to do to make it to the end of a horror movie.

The Case for Take Me or Leave Me:
Maureen (Idina Menzel) and Joanne (Tracie Thoms) get into an argument at their engagement party after Joanne sees Maureen flirting with another person.


The Score: The Rules for Surviving Horror Movies 10, Take Me or Leave Me 1

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Tuesday, June 2, 2026

The Rules for Surviving Horror Movies vs. Gender Roles

Your Champion
The Rules for Surviving Horror Movies
(Scream)

VS

Your Challenger
Gender Roles
(But I'm a Cheerleader)

The Case for The Rules for Surviving Horror Movies (3):
In this iconic scene, Randy (Jamie Kennedy) lays out what you need to do to make it to the end of a horror movie.

The Case for Gender Roles:
Counselors Mary (Cathy Moriarty) and Mike (RuPaul) work to force the campers at their conversion therapy camp into heterosexual gender roles, to limited success.


The Score: The Rules for Surviving Horror Movies 10, Gender Roles 2

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I Lied to You vs. Baraka Battle

Your Champion I Lied to You ( Sinners ) VS Your Challenger Baraka Battle ( Mortal Kombat II ) The Case for I Lied to You (1) : "Blues w...