I'd normally agree with Smokey McJoint here...but it was just done so well. It wasn't out of place, it was funny in its own right. If you need it to pay the bills, that's how you do it.
James is a total cinematic tyranosaurus. Im glad this has become a series. I really like enjoy these. Cool group of guys, I wish I could talk movies with!
@Bryan This series was made to discuss bad movies. It ties into the rental style because of the memories of going to one and renting something that was horrible, which happened often. If you aren't interested in really bad films, then this series just isn't for you.
Bryan I'm curious what you think the purpose of a negative comment is? You think they're gonna stop making these, becasue Mr Bryan said so? Regardless of the OVERWHELMING support it has received? I mean sure, we're now so OVERWHELMINGLY enlightened, enriched even, now that WE know YOU think it's shitty, so I guess there's that!
@Soldier-2Point0 thank God this isn't VHS because it would end up like a blockbuster copy of the movie Basic Instinct when Sharon Stone uncross and cross her legs.
Jamston Julian the two main reasons people hate Predator 2 are:Arnold isn’t in it,and it is in the city of LA and not the jungle.I love Arnold but I thought Danny Glover was great in P2.The city setting never bothered me.The Predators don’t just go to the jungle.They go all over the world to places of conflict to hunt.
Nice strawman, but most people don't like it because Stephen Hopkins is no John McTiernan, and setting it in the city took most of the mystique and threat away from the antagonist. I'm sure there's plenty of good reasons to like it, but there's plenty of legitimate reasons not to as well. Maybe just be satisfied with your own opinion rather than putting down others'?
I don't think so. To be desensitized is generally understood to mean the removal of sensitization. If you are too young to understand violence and have never understood violence, you can't be desensitized of it, because you were never sensitized, so there's no sensitization to remove. I mean think of a more extreme example. "If you don't understand rape, you're already desensitized to it" the apparent proposed argument being that you should therefore be allowed to watch movies promoting rape, as a young child. No.
@@imnotdavidxnsx I think you're being a little too literal. A child who has not seen or witnessed violence before would quickly realize what's going on if someone attacked them or their parent, we have an instinct for self preservation and this self defense. When violence has only been experienced vicariously through film, a child will not understand the stakes involved, or that violence in films is dramatized.
What's funny is that I see that same ad on the infographics video. Except it took 10 seconds. Still 10 seconds isn't bad to me. But James making a 30 sec long ad but done in an interesting way. That I have not seen, but it was a nice touch.
PARKER Pittsburgh Lance Henriksen too. People argue Ripley killed Lance, but the Queen tore him apart and her spawn caused the shuttle crash, which caused further damage to what was left of him. Bishop chose his end thanks to those pesky Aliens. So Aliens ended him, a Terminator shot him, a Predator stabbed him.
Dude.. Please introduce these people, I only know the Hack the Movies guy bc of the Halloween review vids, but what if I didnt see that? I enjoy these vids and would like to see what content these dudes make. How about a link? Twitter, ig or youtube? I'd like to think these dude would like to be represented properly.
I think Stiller tried to show that Broderick's character was at an extremely vulnerable point in his personal life, and therefore looked past some of the glaring red flags in Carey's character's persona. I always really liked the way Broderick goes back and forth on how much he trusts or even likes Carey's character. Cable guy is one of the most underrated comedies of all time.
I'm such a huge fan of your work. When I was a little kid my parents ran a convenience store, so they rented out movies. They closed it when I was around 5, but they kept all the VHSs. So growing up I had the ultimate late 80s to early 90s movie collection at my fingertips. My friends would come over, and we could basically pick anything. Thanks for bringing up memories of shit I probably shouldn't of seen when I saw it. No regrets!
I love the quality of the videos James produces. He manages to make even the promotion tie-in to the overall theme of the video, it's a class-act. Mad respect for the amount of effort, work and detail he puts into everything he does.
My father and I watched matrix reloaded so many times. Later when I grew up I realized everyone hated the sequels and it’s still a guilty pleasure. The highway scene is still epic af!
Regarding Back to the Future and the statement “they made the fifties feel like the fifties” One of my clearest early memories was watching BTTF with my mom, who had been a teenager in the 50s (born 1940) and her saying to me, “ugh! The 50s were not like that!” In a way that told me she was actually insulted by the movie!
Geahk Burchill Well and to be fair, it’s a sci-fi comedy series. How they said that it’s close to the real 50’s but not to the real old west, it shouldn’t have to be exactly like the old west or 50’s. I don’t really think it’s supposed to be super close to reality. (Not arguing with you or anything, just adding on)
WOW. James is so respectful letting everyone speak their mind with no time limit of interruptions. So much respect! For me, my favorite childhood movie was Robocop 3, because I didn't have 1 and 2, which are superior. But I still love all 3 of them. :)
I bought a Sony VCR in the late 90’s because I had so many VHS I still cared about. Luckily, it still works great and I have almost all the VHS tapes I had as a kid (All 3 TMNT films, Enter the Dragon, Bloodsport, Kickboxer, Mortal Kombat, Predator.... and so on)
Most of the movies I really care about, I did end up buying on DVD. I keep them for nostalgia’s sake, especially the Disney animated classics in the clamshell cases.
Predator 2 was what fueled Star Trek Voyager's episodes about the Hirogen. Worked behind the scenes when I used to set up quick edit stations for different movies and TV shows.
Initially, but it later went on to refer to that specific Italian cinematic style crossed with a Western. Spaghetti westerns tend to concentrate on individuals who are morally ambiguous but ultimately the lesser of all the evils that surround them. They're usually motivated by selfish needs, and any of the usual western tropes (saving the town, defeating the bandits, etc). You're right though, that is where the term originated and most (though not all) are Italian directors. There are Spaghetti Westerns made by French and Swedish directors.
Event Horizon. I was watching with a couple friends and they were messing around too much to me to pay attention. Back then it was confusing and spooky. Now its absolutely terrifying and ultra nightmare fuel.
Completely agree with you. It came out when I was like 14 and I watched it with friends looking for cheap thrills. We were probably playing GoldenEye and only half watching it. Watched it later when I was 18 and damn it's the scariest movie bar non that I have ever seen.
Arnold, Stallone, and Van Damme dominated the 80s. I know most parents took their kids to see R rated films at that time. Why? Disney had almost no good cartoon films released during that decade. Action hero films mostly had simple plots kids could follow. Parents didn't have to sacrifice the adult content. The action kept everyone entertained. Winning combo. You either had Amblin (ET, BTTF, Gremlins, etc), Indiana Jones, or whatever the action heroes were making.
I'll go to bat for The Rescuers from that era of Disney (and The Rescuers Down Under), but you're right. Disney didn't get it's act together until the Disney renaissance, which in turn encouraged other studios. Even Don Bluth was in a lull during that period. The R-Rated movies totally filled that void. Even toy companies knew it, Robocop, Predator, Aliens and others all had kids toy lines.
I had pretty relaxed parents even for the 90s, so I ended up renting horror movies as a kid. Did not make me a serial killer or screw me up in any way and I am happy I did not have to grow up in today's over protective society.
Rather than Disney not having any good films, I felt it was more that most families didn't care horribly much. And even R-rated films ended up with kids toys and spin-off cartoons. PG-13 wasn't introduced until 1984. PG films at the time, even ones theoretically aimed at kids, could be violent, graphic, and with relatively mature themes. (PG could live up to its "Parental Guidance suggested") PG films could have scenes that arguably wouldn't even make it into a modern sanitized R movie. (I'm not saying all modern R movies are "tamer" than old PG films, but the ones aiming for wider appeal do get pretty sanitized.)
I was watching Robocop, Terminator 1 and Predator when I was 5 years old and most kids back then were watching R movies. Kids today would freak out watching that sort of stuff at 5. My nieces and nephews around that age are still watching cartoons and Disney movies.
I hope this series stays around a while, I really enjoy the casual but informative conversations you guys have about these somewhat/very obscure films. All the guys have their own personality and unique view to contribute. Been a fan of Cinemassacre as a whole from the early days on TH-cam and I hope y'all keep up the great work, guys!
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. That movie absolutely terrified and sickened me as a little kid. I couldn't stand to watch it or anything else Gene Wilder was in until I was about 13 years old. Gave it another try, and it became my number one favorite movie of all time up to that point. Still can't watch the boat ride, but other than that, I became completely obsessed with it (especially Gene Wilder's portrayal).
Screw that movie. For some reason my school thought kids would like that freaky shit. Oompa loompas still freak me the fuck out, and kids getting eliminated by horrible means because they eat candy? Every damn part of that movie was at least a little creepy.
I heard that the stuff in the boat scene was kept secret from the actors, so allegedly their faces were 100% genuine confusion and or terror. Gene Wilder essentially mindfucked them to ensure he got great footage.
I love this series and I love that room, I used to work at a Blockbuster and I'm seriously considering adapting one of the rooms in my house to look like this.
This is semantic, but it isnt a director's cut. David Fincher has stated multiple times the studio interfered with his vision. Even if he wanted to go back and make a final edit (he doesn't) he has said there isnt enough of the film there to be considered his. He has washed his hands completely of it.
The Cable Guy Is A Fantastic Piece Of Cinematic GENIUS... I Don't Understand Why Ppl Didn't Like It, Ben Stiller Is An Amazin' Comedic Mind... U Throw Jim Carrey And Mathew Broderick In The Mix, BOOM... GENIUS...
When I saw The Matrix Reloaded at the theatres, I thought it was one of the worst movies I had ever seen. After watching the movie over and over again, it has become one of my favourite films.
haven't gotten past it, but HAD to comment, thanks for making the ad palatable! It's nice to see the art hasn't been forgotten in the face of all these edgelords trying too hard, keep it up, looking forward to more advertisements now lol
I had seen Godzilla 1985 by the time I was in kindergarten. It scared the hell out of me back then . Now it happens to be one of my favorite movies from the franchise.
Aww man i really enjoyed that video. I like that you guys are so enthusiastic and informed about these movies. Keep up the good content. Gets me through my work day
I’d have to go with Batman Returns. It doesn’t have the iconic Joker and has some slower moments than 1989 Batman because of Shreck and Penguin trying to get a power plant built and the political dealings with the mayor. Having watched it again as an adult, I think it’s quite a bit better than 1989 Batman and it is somewhat of an undercard classic and not as appreciated as it should be
Love these rental reviews great Idea can't tell you how many times I've had this happen like talk to the works about what movie you rent so keep making them
i remember all dogs go to heaven and the other sad movie with the dinosaur... that impressed me more as a kid than gun violence or anything, those freaked me out proper, and they were even cartoons too. edit: looked it up, i meant "the land before time". i don't even remember whether they were good or not, because i was totally gutted with both, i bet they are. but i'm not even sure i want to rewatch them lol. played ori and the blind forest the other day (videogame, not a movie), that one kinda got to me too, and they do it with so little dialog. from the sad beginning that somehow pulled me right in, all the way up until increasingly feeling like shit for that owl towards the end of the game...
My mother always told me and my sisters "everything in movies isn't real cause if you do those things in real life it's going to be consequences" and she bought the movies.. She loves the predator(Arnold Schwarzenegger) and watches it religiously since it came out..
That sponsoring was done perfectly!
Nobody is above money, dude.
It was handled with tact, indeed. It doesn't take you out of the video, but draws you in even more. Well done.
TARANTULYN No
I'd normally agree with Smokey McJoint here...but it was just done so well. It wasn't out of place, it was funny in its own right. If you need it to pay the bills, that's how you do it.
They sound do a top 10 scream queens.
James is a total cinematic tyranosaurus. Im glad this has become a series. I really like enjoy these. Cool group of guys, I wish I could talk movies with!
i think it's the shittiest thing cinemassacre has done. it sucks as much as the movies they review, like mac and me.
I couldn't stand it's a wonderful life as a child, but is now of my favorite Christmas movie
@Bryan This series was made to discuss bad movies. It ties into the rental style because of the memories of going to one and renting something that was horrible, which happened often. If you aren't interested in really bad films, then this series just isn't for you.
Bryan I'm curious what you think the purpose of a negative comment is? You think they're gonna stop making these, becasue Mr Bryan said so? Regardless of the OVERWHELMING support it has received?
I mean sure, we're now so OVERWHELMINGLY enlightened, enriched even, now that WE know YOU think it's shitty, so I guess there's that!
i'm knowledgeable enough to know that a denim vest is not a good look
James' face as he hands over the VHS tape in the intro is my favorite.
Alex Daniels He is so full of joy
@Soldier-2Point0 thank God this isn't VHS because it would end up like a blockbuster copy of the movie Basic Instinct when Sharon Stone uncross and cross her legs.
I love it and It took me a second to notice It was him in the ad
same
Hahaha me too!
Predator 2 is a good example of movies that people say suck without knowing just because others say it does
want some candy
Predator 2 is an awesome fucking flick!
Yeah, it couldn't possibly be that people have legitimate reasons for not liking it.
Jamston Julian the two main reasons people hate Predator 2 are:Arnold isn’t in it,and it is in the city of LA and not the jungle.I love Arnold but I thought Danny Glover was great in P2.The city setting never bothered me.The Predators don’t just go to the jungle.They go all over the world to places of conflict to hunt.
Nice strawman, but most people don't like it because Stephen Hopkins is no John McTiernan, and setting it in the city took most of the mystique and threat away from the antagonist. I'm sure there's plenty of good reasons to like it, but there's plenty of legitimate reasons not to as well. Maybe just be satisfied with your own opinion rather than putting down others'?
Ghostbusters 2 is underrated. It gets alot of hate for no reason
Totally agree
Much more watchable than the 2016 dance-off reboot!!!
Sean Snyder don’t remind me that exists
indeed i love GB 2
2 is good but 1 is still amazing
"Get the clues you can use to become a cinematic Tyrannosaurus. Just Like me." ~ James Rolfe repping Skillshare, 2018
Now THAT'S how you do an ad.
Smokey McJoint Amazing rebuttle.
Best AD Skill Share ever had
He did an endorsement and used his talent and personal style. What's not to like?
Smokey McJoint Yes
Absolutely love this series, the retro look is so well done and the conversations are always entertaining. Keep it up!
Also the Moonwalker shout out was wonderful, and hearing people talk about the brilliance of his music videos made me smile big time!
It was definitely great... but no mention of the ultra-awesome Smooth Criminal choreography? That's criminal in itself! :p
“If you don’t understand violence, technically you’re already desensitized.” That’s quite an insight actually.
I don't think so. To be desensitized is generally understood to mean the removal of sensitization. If you are too young to understand violence and have never understood violence, you can't be desensitized of it, because you were never sensitized, so there's no sensitization to remove. I mean think of a more extreme example. "If you don't understand rape, you're already desensitized to it" the apparent proposed argument being that you should therefore be allowed to watch movies promoting rape, as a young child. No.
@@imnotdavidxnsx I think you're being a little too literal. A child who has not seen or witnessed violence before would quickly realize what's going on if someone attacked them or their parent, we have an instinct for self preservation and this self defense. When violence has only been experienced vicariously through film, a child will not understand the stakes involved, or that violence in films is dramatized.
No it's false to be desensitized you have to already know what something is
@@abrax.98 you said it yourself they won't understand what's going on that means they are ignorant of what violence is they are not desensitized.
Or that you somehow never experienced violence
I used to hate Mars Attacks. Now it's one of my favorite movies of all time.
Mars Attacks was always awesome, people just didn't know it! It's especially good to watch right after Tim Burton's Ed Wood.
I loved it as a kid and now I think it isnt as good
Ack ack!!!
I still haven't watched Mars Attacks.
I used to love it, as I got older I see the flaws
Dude that skillshare commercial was awesome!
Smokey McJoint You have left the same douchebag reply in about 20 other comments,you must not have a lot going on today
skijumpnose no he's just a troll.
I love the "Even If It Sucks" face. Lol
perhaps the most artful "ad" I've ever seen
What's funny is that I see that same ad on the infographics video. Except it took 10 seconds. Still 10 seconds isn't bad to me. But James making a 30 sec long ad but done in an interesting way. That I have not seen, but it was a nice touch.
i think bill paxton is the only actor to be killed by 3 of our most notorious villians....the terminator, preditor, and the aliens
PARKER Pittsburgh Lance Henriksen too.
People argue Ripley killed Lance, but the Queen tore him apart and her spawn caused the shuttle crash, which caused further damage to what was left of him. Bishop chose his end thanks to those pesky Aliens.
So Aliens ended him, a Terminator shot him, a Predator stabbed him.
Xenomorphs
James is another reason why I'm hooked on youtube.
Yup, Jim and Jay Hunter from OSW reveiw.....
These rental reviews are damn excellent. Hope to see more, sure beats cable.
@Linda Niemkiewicz They need any show they can get......
Dude..
Please introduce these people, I only know the Hack the Movies guy bc of the Halloween review vids, but what if I didnt see that? I enjoy these vids and would like to see what content these dudes make. How about a link? Twitter, ig or youtube? I'd like to think these dude would like to be represented properly.
True, I rather like what they have to say and if they had channels I'd gladly check them out.
The last guy didn’t even get to introduce his pick before James interrupted to give is view on it
@@Andrew-yf3lu yeah, but that guy is the worst of the group in my opinion, so it was a nice touch for me
Twitter is still a thing?
Right. I don't know these three people. Do they have TH-cam channels? Are they friends?
Enjoyable as always. We want more of these!
My mom took me to see Robocop in the theater. She totally though it was Star Wars, but with cops. She was pissed when it was over.
I'm surprised she didn't just leave with you when they savage his ass mercilessly.
doodoostickstain she tried and I had a minor fit.
Sounds like she wasnt that smart
I think Stiller tried to show that Broderick's character was at an extremely vulnerable point in his personal life, and therefore looked past some of the glaring red flags in Carey's character's persona. I always really liked the way Broderick goes back and forth on how much he trusts or even likes Carey's character. Cable guy is one of the most underrated comedies of all time.
Escape from LA. I alternately love it or hate it everytime I watch it.
I still can't take the basketball scene. It kinda ruins the Snake persona.
Lol
Saw that at the movies!
Ahhh summer of 1996
Good times!
I love that one honestly better than New York
Love it
"Movies for mom and dad...." LOL 😂😂😂
With that curtain too lol - anyone that's been to a mom and pop rental store remembers the curtain. So mysterious...
@@trutwijd gotta have the curtain
We had a door at mine, never closed but cracked slightly.
The mystery of it constantly taunted 7 year old me
This cracks me up every time
@@dyldragon1 lol
in the Berenstain universe the cableguy sucks. In the berestein universe the cableguy is an awesome cult classic.
You know what, I think you are spot on. I've noticed a few of those flip flops myself.
This is some mandela shit
Wait! Now there's a "berestein" universe, too?!🙃
I vividly remember Bernstein and the cable guy was always a cult classic so Know what universe I come from
In the bloodstain universe Jim Carrey went on a psychotic rampage during production and killed the entire cast.
God, i love this series. I love the intro, i love the VHS AV quality, everything. Please keep doing these.
Quality TH-cam content. Thank you, James and all
The Comcast guarantee: We'll be there on a work day anywhere between 8am and 7pm, we guarantee it.
I saw Moonwalker as a kid during the whole MJ child abuse thing. I remember joking that Joe Pesci was actually trying to save the kids from MJ.
I love to hear everybody's reactions and stories and this is the perfect setting!
When are you guys gonna talk about these movies for mom & dad?
When are mom and dad gonna ask about them?
Well if you want that go to Cinema Snob
Not sure porno reviews, with video clips, would be accepted on TH-cam. Cinemassacre probably doesn't want to risk getting banned.
That could be the time they do a movie like Boogie Nights or Showgirls or Striptease
I'm such a huge fan of your work. When I was a little kid my parents ran a convenience store, so they rented out movies. They closed it when I was around 5, but they kept all the VHSs. So growing up I had the ultimate late 80s to early 90s movie collection at my fingertips. My friends would come over, and we could basically pick anything. Thanks for bringing up memories of shit I probably shouldn't of seen when I saw it. No regrets!
I love the quality of the videos James produces. He manages to make even the promotion tie-in to the overall theme of the video, it's a class-act. Mad respect for the amount of effort, work and detail he puts into everything he does.
My father and I watched matrix reloaded so many times. Later when I grew up I realized everyone hated the sequels and it’s still a guilty pleasure. The highway scene is still epic af!
oscarinabox thats the only redeeming scene
@@southsidegamer5611
Peak Matrix in my opinion.
We don't deserve The Matrix Trilogy, it was a gift and should be treasured.
@@southsidegamer5611 I like the 2nd Matrix, don't like the 3rd film much though.
highway scene is great but it's soooo looong
" One dog goes one way and the other goes the other. And this guy's saying, "Whaddya want from me?""
Only nerds appreciate Shirts Like this, guess I am one , and u too my Friend 😎
I love goodfellas
@@STVCZU most definitely haha
@@Spartan-qg2wy me too!
Goodfellas is the GOAT
Regarding Back to the Future and the statement “they made the fifties feel like the fifties”
One of my clearest early memories was watching BTTF with my mom, who had been a teenager in the 50s (born 1940) and her saying to me, “ugh! The 50s were not like that!” In a way that told me she was actually insulted by the movie!
Geahk Burchill Well and to be fair, it’s a sci-fi comedy series. How they said that it’s close to the real 50’s but not to the real old west, it shouldn’t have to be exactly like the old west or 50’s. I don’t really think it’s supposed to be super close to reality. (Not arguing with you or anything, just adding on)
No worries man, but my mum grew up in the 50's and it's still her favourite movie of all time, she says it really captured the decade.
Fun fact: Eddie Van Halen did guitar for Thriller and Beat it.
Old news dude.
Super old news dude.
Are you serious or are you just joking?
@@VampireFan-rf5kb He's Serious
The people that didn't know that fact, liked the comment, while the people that did know that, commented
Love this series so much, just love listening to you all talking about films and the funny stories/ tangents you all go on. Love it!
WOW. James is so respectful letting everyone speak their mind with no time limit of interruptions. So much respect!
For me, my favorite childhood movie was Robocop 3, because I didn't have 1 and 2, which are superior. But I still love all 3 of them. :)
"Users don't actually pay shipping and handling, just kidding" Lol
I bought a Sony VCR in the late 90’s because I had so many VHS I still cared about. Luckily, it still works great and I have almost all the VHS tapes I had as a kid (All 3 TMNT films, Enter the Dragon, Bloodsport, Kickboxer, Mortal Kombat, Predator.... and so on)
I hope you found some $5 DVDs to replace those tapes.
Most of the movies I really care about, I did end up buying on DVD. I keep them for nostalgia’s sake, especially the Disney animated classics in the clamshell cases.
I'll always have a vcr
Debbie Does Dallas?
Predator 2 was what fueled Star Trek Voyager's episodes about the Hirogen. Worked behind the scenes when I used to set up quick edit stations for different movies and TV shows.
17:24 there's a scene in Predator 2 where the bad guys do blow right before a shootout. Like it's a power up in a video game.
I'm not really an envious guy, but man, you guys seem to have so much fun talking about these old movies I love. Would've loved being in that room.
Just so ya know.... "Spaghetti Westerns" are westerns that were made in Italy, not anywhere else. Hence the name.
Initially, but it later went on to refer to that specific Italian cinematic style crossed with a Western. Spaghetti westerns tend to concentrate on individuals who are morally ambiguous but ultimately the lesser of all the evils that surround them. They're usually motivated by selfish needs, and any of the usual western tropes (saving the town, defeating the bandits, etc).
You're right though, that is where the term originated and most (though not all) are Italian directors. There are Spaghetti Westerns made by French and Swedish directors.
Matt Purvis actually, the majority of them were shot in Spain, since we do not have a desert here in Italy
Sergio Leone and the dollars series 👍👍👍
I think Kill Bill is considered a kung fu spaghetti western
@@ugopiazza5706 - Cool didn't know that. Thanks
Event Horizon. I was watching with a couple friends and they were messing around too much to me to pay attention. Back then it was confusing and spooky. Now its absolutely terrifying and ultra nightmare fuel.
Completely agree with you. It came out when I was like 14 and I watched it with friends looking for cheap thrills. We were probably playing GoldenEye and only half watching it. Watched it later when I was 18 and damn it's the scariest movie bar non that I have ever seen.
Opposite. Scared me silly when I was a teenager. Now it just seems trite and unfinished.
Predator 2 is super underrated sequel to the original. It so awesome.
Lone WolfGamingPlus my personal favorite Predator movie
Loving these series and everyone in them. It really feels like hanging out with some friends, chillin and talking about movies.
I love the 80s/90s styled intro at the beginning! And that AVGN reference
Moonwalker deserves its own episode!
ShenmueAtheist I agree Shenmue... by the way, Ine San called, make sure you are home early.
Arnold, Stallone, and Van Damme dominated the 80s. I know most parents took their kids to see R rated films at that time. Why? Disney had almost no good cartoon films released during that decade. Action hero films mostly had simple plots kids could follow. Parents didn't have to sacrifice the adult content. The action kept everyone entertained. Winning combo. You either had Amblin (ET, BTTF, Gremlins, etc), Indiana Jones, or whatever the action heroes were making.
I'll go to bat for The Rescuers from that era of Disney (and The Rescuers Down Under), but you're right. Disney didn't get it's act together until the Disney renaissance, which in turn encouraged other studios. Even Don Bluth was in a lull during that period. The R-Rated movies totally filled that void. Even toy companies knew it, Robocop, Predator, Aliens and others all had kids toy lines.
I had pretty relaxed parents even for the 90s, so I ended up renting horror movies as a kid. Did not make me a serial killer or screw me up in any way and I am happy I did not have to grow up in today's over protective society.
Rather than Disney not having any good films, I felt it was more that most families didn't care horribly much. And even R-rated films ended up with kids toys and spin-off cartoons. PG-13 wasn't introduced until 1984. PG films at the time, even ones theoretically aimed at kids, could be violent, graphic, and with relatively mature themes. (PG could live up to its "Parental Guidance suggested") PG films could have scenes that arguably wouldn't even make it into a modern sanitized R movie. (I'm not saying all modern R movies are "tamer" than old PG films, but the ones aiming for wider appeal do get pretty sanitized.)
"Action films had plots kids could follow" Yeah, thanks for making us feel like morons
I was watching Robocop, Terminator 1 and Predator when I was 5 years old and most kids back then were watching R movies. Kids today would freak out watching that sort of stuff at 5. My nieces and nephews around that age are still watching cartoons and Disney movies.
I wish they'd bring rental reviews back 😢 I loved this series
i love this new retro style video james!! and the video itself!! keep making more of these if you can!
That Goodfellas dog painting t-shirt is hilarious.
Looks like someone we know. Hehehe.
Now go home and get your fucking shine box
I really thought im the only one that noticed that
You need to watch more movies that aren't Star Wars. (re: Goodfellas.)
Really enjoying this series, I can tell you guys had fun making these.
I think some movies depend on your mood when your watching... Cable Guy is like that.
You're
@@jojoface4940 nope lol
@@sdmfbastard he's right - it's you're.
@@jd5726 but "when you are watching" does make sense.
I cannot express how much I LOVE THE INTRO to the rental reviews, I find myself watching it over and over!
I hope this series stays around a while, I really enjoy the casual but informative conversations you guys have about these somewhat/very obscure films. All the guys have their own personality and unique view to contribute. Been a fan of Cinemassacre as a whole from the early days on TH-cam and I hope y'all keep up the great work, guys!
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. That movie absolutely terrified and sickened me as a little kid. I couldn't stand to watch it or anything else Gene Wilder was in until I was about 13 years old. Gave it another try, and it became my number one favorite movie of all time up to that point. Still can't watch the boat ride, but other than that, I became completely obsessed with it (especially Gene Wilder's portrayal).
Wilder is probably my favourite actor ever
Screw that movie. For some reason my school thought kids would like that freaky shit. Oompa loompas still freak me the fuck out, and kids getting eliminated by horrible means because they eat candy?
Every damn part of that movie was at least a little creepy.
only watched the remake. it's sick, it's fun.
I heard that the stuff in the boat scene was kept secret from the actors, so allegedly their faces were 100% genuine confusion and or terror. Gene Wilder essentially mindfucked them to ensure he got great footage.
Check out the sequel Snow Piercer :D
I love this series and I love that room, I used to work at a Blockbuster and I'm seriously considering adapting one of the rooms in my house to look like this.
Where did that guy get the Goodfellas painting t-shirt? That's awesome!!!
Lazarus Zoolander The old guy looks like someone we know.
Amazon.
@@JerryRiceBall without the bread it's him!!!
@@JerryRiceBall It looks like Fred Penner to me
Looks like Tommy Chong lol
That ad at the beginning FITS PERFECTLY, good work James!
This series has become one of my favourite things on TH-cam. I love hearing you guys talk about the films you love.
"Cinematic Tyrannosaurus... Just like me..." LOL
Love the videos as always very cool retro video intro . Miss rental stores so much
I love this take on movie reviews. Nostalgia, mixed with memories, mixed with nerd greatness.... James is the best TH-camr ever.....
In Predator 2 one of the cops in the beginning shootout was the Captain in Lethal Weapon. Another connection.
Your retro intro and outro are perfect!! Takes me back
Alien 3 is one I've learned to appreciate more after having watched the superior director's cut. I wonder if James has seen it.
Alien 3 is a good choice as well
The director's cut is good, but I could never forgive Fox for killing Newt.
@theone Andonly Whhhhaaat??
@theone Andonly Blasphemy!!! (not for liking 3, but for actually disliking 2, WTH is wrong with you?)
This is semantic, but it isnt a director's cut. David Fincher has stated multiple times the studio interfered with his vision. Even if he wanted to go back and make a final edit (he doesn't) he has said there isnt enough of the film there to be considered his. He has washed his hands completely of it.
The Cable Guy Is A Fantastic Piece Of Cinematic GENIUS... I Don't Understand Why Ppl Didn't Like It, Ben Stiller Is An Amazin' Comedic Mind... U Throw Jim Carrey And Mathew Broderick In The Mix, BOOM... GENIUS...
CDizzy TV Ppl didn’t like it just because it was so different from Ace Ventura and the Mask. Ppl are stupid!
u will always find someone who you can bounce lines from that film back and forth with, it's surprisingly well-liked.
Knock knock, who's there? GENIUS!
Agreed.
I fought the law...and the law won.
"Well...maybe I shouldn't have come at all... JERKOFF!"
The intro is incredible! Keep up the good work James
I love that concept of rental reviews. It's pretty refreshing and very funny. Can't wait to see in my inbox updates from cinemassacre.
When I saw The Matrix Reloaded at the theatres, I thought it was one of the worst movies I had ever seen. After watching the movie over and over again, it has become one of my favourite films.
hey
I have had the opposite happen to me. X3
@@DefinitelyNotOwen it was a big drop in quality of the story
I've never changed my mind about Turbo Kid. If you love Mad Max on BMX bikes with lots of gore effects you'll dig it. Please review.
haven't gotten past it, but HAD to comment, thanks for making the ad palatable! It's nice to see the art hasn't been forgotten in the face of all these edgelords trying too hard, keep it up, looking forward to more advertisements now lol
speaking of star wars 'The Return of The Jedi' will always be the END of star wars for me everything else is just fan made films.
I had seen Godzilla 1985 by the time I was in kindergarten. It scared the hell out of me back then . Now it happens to be one of my favorite movies from the franchise.
James you cut out the part in the intro were the one guy goes down and you pop up and your mouth drops open… That was my favorite part
Had to make room for the ad. lol
When I think of 'underrated Jim Carrey movies' I think Man on the Moon and The Majestic.
Truman Show, man.
Love The Majestic, not the other one though
Jim looks like a wrestling promoter/announcer/manager in that Skillshare ad...
Aww man i really enjoyed that video. I like that you guys are so enthusiastic and informed about these movies. Keep up the good content. Gets me through my work day
I actually like the 3rd Back to the Future to be honest.
I liked all three movies. It was a good trilogy to me!
Back to the Future my favorite trilogy
Part 1 is fuckin' great. Part 2 is pretty good. Part 3 is awful.
Just my opinion though.
@@GLASSxCUTS I understand.
It's known for being one of the best trilogies ever, you're just acting like it's underrated to farm likes
You guys never told me how late you are open til! (Love this series)
I’d have to go with Batman Returns. It doesn’t have the iconic Joker and has some slower moments than 1989 Batman because of Shreck and Penguin trying to get a power plant built and the political dealings with the mayor. Having watched it again as an adult, I think it’s quite a bit better than 1989 Batman and it is somewhat of an undercard classic and not as appreciated as it should be
cody8804 Michelle Pfeiffer as Catwoman. Meow.
@@kungfuman82 Meow? MeWOW!
I liked as a kid and love it as an adult..
Weaponized. Penguins.
You can't forget the beautiful master piece, Kiss From A Rose.
Haha I'm Irish and my dad rented me Robocop as a kid
Gaelan Mulcahy “we had potatoes and whiskey while we watched.”
In Ireland he was called Robo guard.
Same here! Irish da's love that Robocop. 🇮🇪
Love these rental reviews great Idea can't tell you how many times I've had this happen like talk to the works about what movie you rent so keep making them
Predator 2 was always brilliant. “Want some candy?”
This might be a crazy thought but could Robocop and Hobo with a shotgun be in the same universe?
What would make you think that?
@@gplechuckiii they're both movies how do you not notice that
Rental Review is like Best of the Worst but with 3 Rich Evans and a Jay
I'm still waiting for James in botw crossover
@@dustysocarras6425 I thought that was self evident
Zampano Films they are more relatable tho. when James hangout with friends (mike or others) i feel like being there with them
Zampano Films Redletter dickriders remind me of Ja Rule dickriders
Zampano Films ikr no offense to you btw just a random thought
I Still Have My VHS Videos From When I Was A Kid.
Games And Movies Entertainment same here. Heck, I go out and buy some I always wanted from Goodwill etc sometimes
That's Awesome
I still have a VHS road runner tape without a VSH 😔
COOL
theyll never be worth anything
That was a clever way to do a sponser! I was genuinely entertained!
James, this series is amazing. Keep em' up!!!
I still think Jim Carrey's role as Chip Douglas was one of his best. That character had some roles to him and in the end he just wanted a friend.
Remember when he blew murphys hand off? That screwed a young wizard up
+John Ballard And then gets obliterated by that car! Good times.
i remember all dogs go to heaven and the other sad movie with the dinosaur... that impressed me more as a kid than gun violence or anything, those freaked me out proper, and they were even cartoons too.
edit: looked it up, i meant "the land before time".
i don't even remember whether they were good or not, because i was totally gutted with both, i bet they are.
but i'm not even sure i want to rewatch them lol.
played ori and the blind forest the other day (videogame, not a movie), that one kinda got to me too, and they do it with so little dialog.
from the sad beginning that somehow pulled me right in, all the way up until increasingly feeling like shit for that owl towards the end of the game...
My mother always told me and my sisters "everything in movies isn't real cause if you do those things in real life it's going to be consequences" and she bought the movies.. She loves the predator(Arnold Schwarzenegger) and watches it religiously since it came out..
I really like this episode in particular. You should do more episodes like this :) Keep up the good work!
I watched Back to the Future part 3 recently, and now I am an advocate for that film.
I am a simple man - if somebody sponsors James, I am ok with it.
Just curious if you guys have ever reviewed Berry Gordy’s The Last Dragon
You didn't go see RoboCop when you were 3 years old your parents couldn't get a babysitter and took you along knowing you wouldn't remember anything
Loving the new Rental Review section. Please keep this one up guys!