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The Congo Crew takes a flying leap and tries to land on an interesting topic as they discuss movies with skydiving and other skyfallings. Also, the Crew quizzes themselves on which skydiving action film of 1994 was the best (answer: neither) and they finally tell Superman Returns to fuck off and not come back. Crew’s Top 3: Alex: Iron Man 3. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Dr. Strangelove Paul: Star Trek 5: The Final Frontier, Star Trek 2009, Superman Returns Ross: Operation Dumbo Drop, Half Past Dead, Cliffhanger

The Congo Crew wakes up in a pool of sweat and hopes it was all just a dream as they discuss the best sequences in movies where reality stops and nightmares begin. Also, Paul reminisces about his super-BFF Chrissy Reeves and Ross explains (unsuccessfully) why Sam Neil lost his mind (hint: blame Billy Zane). The Crew’s Top 3: Alex: Spellbound, Dreamscape, Pee Wee’s Big Adventure Paul: Man of Steel, Lincoln, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Ross: An American Werewolf in London, The Burbs, In the Mouth of Madness

The Congo Crew takes their medicine and tries to keep their eyes open while discussing cinematic sedations. Also, the crew gets curious about chloroform (but not that curious) and Alex reveals a fondness for drugging toddlers. The Crew’s Top 3: Alex: Mary Poppins, Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, Labyrinth Paul: Inception, Alien, Superman: The Movie Ross: Dead Alive, Mission Impossible 3, Hannibal

The Congo Crew blasts off into orbit and bounces their latest discussion off eight satellites before they zoom in and enhance their image. Also, Alex insists on bringing up 2001: A Space Odyssey again and Ross forces everyone to watch Under Siege 2: Dark Territory: The Return of Casey Ryback (Did you say Casey Ryback is on that train?).   The Crew's Top 3: Alex: 2001: A Space Odyssey, Gravity, Patriot Games Paul: Superman II, Sunshine, Moon Ross: Goldeneye, Under Siege 2: Dark Territory, Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie

The Congo Crew jacks into the world of cybernetic enhancements and learns that “cybernetic” means just about anything you want it to. Also, the crew debates whether Neo really knows Keanu­Fu and asks why people in Spider­Man 2 seemed totally unimpressed with Doc Ock's giant, robotic tentacle arms (seriously, he controls them with his mind!).   The Crew's Top 3: Alex: Return of the Jedi, Robocop, Evil Dead 2 Paul: Up, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Superman 3 Ross: Dr. No, Virtuosity, Spider­Man 2

The Congo Crew shakes up society by looking at some infamous (in­famous?) cultural mismatches that have either lead to comedy or absolute terror. Also, the crew decides the world wasn't ready for all Three Amigos at once and Alex gets nothing but blank stares when he tries to talk about westerns.   The Crew's Top 3: Alex: The Searchers, Hombre, Little Big Man Paul: The Air Up There, Star Trek 4: The Voyage Home, Dream a Little Dream Ross: Kingpin, Three Amigos, Wake in Fright

The Congo Crew gets on the topic of getting off heads by ranking some of the best, all­time cinematic decapitations. Also, the crew talks about how many times Sean Connery has lost his head (more than you'd think) and marvels at the one-­punch talents of some killer klowns from somewhere other than Earth.   The Crew's Top 3: Alex: Highlander, The Man Who Would Be King, Sword of the Valiant: The Legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Paul: No Escape, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade Ross: Speed, The Thing 1980, Deadly Friend

The Congo Crew braves the vast filmography of director/writer/producer/man-giant Michael Crichton and decides that he spent too much time thinking whether or not he could instead of whether or not he should. Also, the crew tries to bargain their way into the Roman orgy world of Westworld and high-fives Tom Selleck for starring in the other killer robot movie of 1984.   The Crew's Top 3: Alex: The Andromeda Strain, The 13th Warrior, Westworld Paul: The 13th Warrior, Sphere, Timeline Ross: Rising Sun, The Great Train Robbery, The Lost World: Jurassic Park

The Congo Crew blows the top off of volcano movies and desperately tries to match the not-so-fast speed of famed volcano-fighter Tommy L. Jones. Also, the crew congratulates Volcano for ending racism in Los Angeles and imagines a Middle Earth with a slightly enhanced Gollum.      The Crew's Top 3: Alex: The Lost World (1925), Volcano, Star Trek 3: The Search for Spock Paul: Joe vs. the Volcano, Superman 4: The Quest for Peace, The Return of the King Ross: Dante's Peak, You Only Live Twice, Godzilla 1985

The Congo Crew monkeys around by taking a look at all the motion picture primates that have fascinated us, amused us, and terrified us. Also, the crew looks to the future hoping for another Clint Eastwood/monkey road movie (Certain Ways Can Be Loose?) and Paul asks the eternal question: “Does it fit?”      The Crew's Top 3: Alex: Planet of the Apes, King Kong, 2001: A Space Odyssey  Paul: Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, Outbreak, Lost in Space Ross: Rocketman, Project X, Monkey Shines

The Congo Crew goes “pew pew” discussing movies with lasers and how things like “science” and “reality” aren't important. Also, despite getting technical discussing some new research involving lasers, the crew still manages to bring up porn stars and He-Man's indestructible mullet.    The Crew's Top 3: Alex: Star Wars, Real Genius, Ghostbusters Paul: The Incredibles, Entrapment, Condorman Ross: Final Destination 5, Resident Evil, Laser Moon

The Congo Crew makes fun of funny accents and attempt to explain why actors like Keanu Reeves and Leonardo Dicaprio think whatever voice they're doing is working. Also, the crew debates the invincibility of Steven Seagal and ponders why everyone in the future talks with a British accent.   The Crew's Top 3: Alex: Dr. Strangelove, The Godfather, Iron Man 3 Paul: The Dark Knight Rises, The Hudsucker Proxy, Mary Poppins Ross: Out for Justice, The Devil's Own, The Devil's Advocate

The Congo Crew discuss cinematic cameos and wonders why Joe Pantoliano didn't want credit for Congo but appears on the cover of Baby's Day Out. Also, the crew talks a lot about Sean Connery, despite announcing that they weren't going to talk about Sean Connery.   The Crew's Top 3: Alex: X-Men: First Class, Tropic Thunder, Maverick Paul: X-Men: First Class, Sneakers, Skyfall Ross: National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1, Mission:Impossible, Casper