Matilda (1996)

Before "Matilda the Musical," "Madeline" and "Coraline," there was Danny DeVito's 1996 adaptation of Roald Dahl's "Matilda," a film the entire Shat Crew enjoyed — for very different reasons.

Ash was the most familiar with "Matilda," having seen it in theaters. Gene had read other Dahl books and knew what to expect. Dick, once again, confused it with another movie.

And that devolved into the tangential conversations you'd expect from the Shat Crew: What constitutes child abuse? Did J. K. Rowling rip off Roald Dahl? Which kid in the movie is cutest? Was Bruce Bogtrotter a hero because was fat? Or was he a hero who happened to be fat?

Was Trunchbull "Eastern Bloc?" Was Matilda a bully? Did Miss Honey's secret really qualify as "dark?" It was all up to debate. As was the question of whether DeVito's choices worked.

One thing's for sure, his casting was spot-on, wrangling comedic talent like Paul Reubens, Jon Lovitz and Rhea Perlman to score this movie some serious Weird Points.

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Christmas Vacation (1989)

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Home Alone (1990)

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Die Hard (1988)

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The Lost Boys (1987)

The Lost Boys (1987)

This week Join Roger, Dick and their new friend Gene for a stroll down the Santa Carla beach boardwalk; as they review and rewind the 1987 classic The Lost Boys. Much like Tim Cappella playing his sax...

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Coming to America (1988)

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This week Dick & Roger turn Investigative journalists to blow the lid off the lies behind Paramount Pictures decade's long cover-up of the Zamundian royal family and their atrocities. The film's plot ...

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Westworld (1973)

Westworld (1973)

To wet your whistle for the old west we decided to cover the 1973 "Classic" movie Westworld, so put on your chaps and saddle up… it's going to be a rough ride. Roger Roeper & Dick Ebert will host a we...

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Gremlins (1984)

Gremlins (1984)

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