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If there ever was a movie that could make you spit out a tooth, this is it. Join us, along with Paul Newman and his high-sticking gang of reprobates, for the raunchy and violent Slap Shot.
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Thanks for all the great comments. Keep em coming! If you watch one of the movies we discuss, let us know what you thought of it.
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Slap Shot is a cult classic here in Quebec, where the film was dubbed into French Canadian slang. And the Hansen brothers are based on real people (the Carlson Brothers), believe it or not. Same goes for Ogie Ogilthorp (the real one was named Goldie Goldthorpe). Oh, and Yvan Ponton, who plays Jean-Guy Drouin, is now a sports commentator who played coach Jacques Mercier very convincingly in the early seasons of He Shoots, He Scores.
The Hanson Brothers was also the name of a side project of the Vancouver punk band D.O.A.
Fun fact! The guy who played Ogie is, in fact, Ned Dowd, the brother to the screenwriter--she based this story on his experiences playing hockey, as Matt pointed out.
Song of the Sea (2014)
This Irish-Belgian-Danish-French-Luxembourgish Film is the perfect example of why animation is so amazing. It's void of anything that would make animated films from Disney and other big companies even a small bit generic, it's dreamed by people who have nothing but passion for their work. You two have had few animated works on the show and most (if any) that you have are absent of what truly makes it worthy of being ranked among classics. This story of modern day and Irish legend will surely let you see what animation is capable of!
Thank you Matt Sloan for quoting "You Know My Name (Look Up The Number)" You took a sad song and made it better, and totally made my day! You are awesome.
Matt, you can't imagine how the Hansen brothers were dreamed up? And you claim to be from Wisconsin!? Ahahahaha!
This is only the second time I revisited this episode, and I'm glad I did. Still working my way through the seasons. Thanks again!
My suggestion for episode 100 is "Grave of the Fireflies." The critic Ernest Rister compared it to “Schindler’s List” and said, “It is the most profoundly human animated film I’ve ever seen.” Also, it is on Roger Ebert's list of greatest movies, and he was quite critical of animated works. It is an emotionally gripping film that I think everyone should see. Even now seeing this movie I can't help but want to cry. "Grave of the Fireflies" is a stirring reminder of the cost of war and how no one, young or old, is left untouched by it.
Do you want the boys to commit suicide on the milestone show? Is it an amazing film? Yes. Does it lend itself to be teased? Absolutely not. There are films that are so profoundly good--and yet so startlingly depressing you never want to see them ever again. GotF is one such film.
+NeoSquirrel I can agree that GotF doesn't lend itself to a comedic style, but I appreciate the times when both Matt and Craig seriously talk about film and explore it openly. It would be an interesting change to have a episode where the guys can put their knowledge on display.
+Joe Swamson Really, I remember reading that the movie was neither an indictment of war or youth culture. Sure, many anti-war advocates and groups seeking to help victims of war have used the film, and some people interpret the Seita's dying glance toward the viewer as a bold, "You have it so good and yet you act like jerks." I appreciate how the film is able to invoke so many different opinions while supporting the vision of both the filmmaker and the viewer.
+NiceFoilHat Grave Of The Fireflies is incredible ... you really forget that you're watching an animated film ... especially the young girl in the film
Or, they could watch Serenity!
It’s your 100th episode of welcome to the basement you deserve to kick back, relax and enjoy the event, so I fully recommend the 2009 “A TOWN CALLED PANIC”.
Its pure enjoyment from start to finish, I found the film to be the most amusing, heart-warming and nourishing experience for the soul. With a main cast of a Cowboy, Indian and a Horse and happenings including birthday celebrations, barbecues, BRICKS, thieves, A bear, crazy scientists and barracudas. This film has a lot going on, light hearted and does not take its self too seriously.
A perfect way to celebrate your anniversary. Keep up the very good work gentleman and best regards. Matt
The Swimmer (1968) with Burt Lancaster. A really strange but powerful movie. In Roger Ebert words: "a strange, stylized work, a brilliant and disturbing one." Burt himself said it was his favorite movie that he was ever in. I don't know why but I have the feeling that Matt would particulary love it.
I'd like to recommend Hudson Hawk if you haven't seen it. Its been my long time number one just because of its pure absurdity. It never fails to make me forget about life for a little while and 'catch the adventure, catch the excitement ' not to mention Bruce Willis and Danny Aiello singing 'Swinging on a Star' during a museum heist.
My suggestion for the 100th episode would be The Outlaw Josey Wales. Not only one of Clint Eastwood's best Westerns. But one of Clint Eastwood's best performances. The first time I watched it I was completely amazed but I couldn't help but feel that there was more to it. On the surface, it has a clear anti-war message. Especially since this came out around the time of the Vietnam war and Clint Eastwood even stated the correlation between this film and the war. But if you look deeper into this movie you'll find that it's more than just six gun shoot outs along with revenge and redemption. Wanting to really crack into this movie. I watched it for the 7 day challenge. And when you watch it that many times. You really start to notice a lot of the symbolism in this movie and with the character Josey Wales. So much so that I started to find myself relating to the character. Something else to say about it. After the 7 day challenge. I didn't grow tired of it and actually fell even more in love with it. So much so that I actually wanted to watch it one more time. Plus, you guys should watch it just because you have never watched a Clint Eastwood movie on here. And it would be interesting to hear your take on a movie made by the legend himself.
1971's Play Misty for Me would be my suggestion. I saw that one a while back with my brother and found it to be a decent thriller, even if it feels amateurish at times. Not only is this one of Clint Eastwood's classics, it was also his directorial debut, spawning another career out of many for the actor. It's got thrills, a creepy leading lady, a beautiful location, and even Eastwood as a radio DJ.
Seeing this again made me think of "Goon" pretty good movie with a similar hockey theme.
+Matthew Schell I wonder how you goons think about goon in comparison to this movie
"She is married to a dog?"
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For your 100th episode, I would recommend Woman in the Dunes. It is a Japanese film that was released in 1964 and it follows the main character as he is lured into a strange village among large dunes of sand, isolated from the rest of the world. It has a wonderfully suspenseful and eerie atmosphere thanks to the slow and often still camera shots accompanied by Toru Takemitsu's beautifully dissonant music. I don't want to spoil too much of it, so I will leave it at that.
Another great episode guys, thanks for making this show! One of the things I look forward to most in my subscription feed.
Paddy Chayefsky's "Network". A commentary from the 70's on what television has ultimately become. Also, Peter Finch would be 100 this year, so he's perfect for the 100th episode.
+malletpropstudios Network is such a great movie
Cronos by Guillermo Del Toro. A fantastic movie and Guillermo Del Toro's first. It even has Ron Perlman in it.
John Woo's The Killer - because I for one think that 1. it's one of the greatest action movies of all time, 2. you guys have a disturbing lack of action movies in your videos so far and 3. it's John Woo, which means it's ultra-cheesy, ultra-violent and sometimes unintentionally funny.
Greetings from Germany! Love you guys!
"Take that Kenny Loggins!" Lost it there lol
Watch Kung Pow: Enter the fist. its an incredibly bizarre comedy and experiment in editing. it both mocks and respects classic kung fu flicks and features some of the most quoatable sections in any film ive seen.
+OfficialChrissums I rock. And roll. All night long, Sweet Susie.
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+OfficialChrissums How many quotable scenes would you say, 10 million?
+OfficialChrissums From this day forward you will all refer to me by the name,Betty
+OfficialChrissums Taco Bell, Taco Bell, product placement with Taco Bell, enchirito, nacho, burrito.
Michael Ontkean(Ned) actually played college hockey. Two of the Hanson brothers were actual brothers, Jeff and Steve Carlson.
Oh my god, you read my comment. Didn't expect that. I agree with Matt that it is indeed a good movie to watch for high schoolers. That's where I was exposed to both the book and the movie. Those are the lessons I took from it. Now, I want to read the book again along with other Steinbeck's works, even if that book would make me cry.
Werner Herzog's lesser-known 1977 classic "Strozsek." About a Berlin man who feels he doesn't belong and moves to rural Wisconsin, it touches on cultural alienation and personal bonds through bizarrely shifting characters and tone. It feels appropriate to return to both your home state and a series favorite director, and though it doesn't feature our beloved Klaus Kinski, it does star Bruno S., Herzog's other pet talent, who was a street musician with no acting experience Herzog saw in a documentary once.
Also, don't want to spoil anything, but the ending's... fairly surprising, shall we say.
I would have to say the film that made me a movie junkie was 1972's "Jeremiah Johnson" starring Robert Redford; a film loosely based on a real life person John Johnston. it holds up over time I my opinion, who doesn't daydream about leaving the hustle of city life for the freedom of the stunning beauty and calm of nature? I've found that you can relate to Jeremiah in the struggles he faces throughout the film, leading you on a roller coaster of emotions that keep you invested in the story. I think this is a classic that too few people have seen, the scenery in the movie is worth seeing just for that alone. congratulations on 100 episodes, here's to 100 more.
I am totally with you. Fantastic film.
My suggestion for episode 100 is Four Lions from 2010 directed by controversial comedian Chris Morris (Brass Eye, The Day Today), it tackles the taboo subject of terrorism and makes it both hilarious and humanises the characters involved in a very thoughtful manor. It is also filmed in my home town of Sheffield in the UK, arguably most famous for its steel and being the location for The Full Monty. And hey, even if you don't watch it on the show, please, please watch it at some point, seriously. Cheers lads (and Tona), Charlie
+Charlie Steele www.imdb.com/title/tt1341167/
Falling Down (1993) starring Michael Douglas ---because every scene is a commentary on a different aspect of society...
+Critical Eats Japan I still think about that scene in the fast food place where he just wants to order breakfast and they won't serve it to him because they stopped serving breakfast at 11:30 and it's 11:33.
+Critical Eats Japan Or they could watch All Fall Down, which is worth seeing just to hear Warren Beatty's little brother enthusiastically call him "Berry-Berry!" for 110 minutes.
Ellis Cooper Yeah, probably ---it's kinda hard to keep track... ;)
endorbr Yes! Whammy Burger! That's a great scene
Ross McLean I dunno ---that doesn't sound berry good... ;)
13:33 The final parade scene, they are riding past the adult theatre with "Deep Throat" behind them on the marquee. Lol
Laughed so hard at "Yes I am, thank you Matt"
"A Place In The Sun"
One of the best movies ever!! Montgomery Cliff! Elizabeth Taylor!
A great example of character arc... Don't want to spoil it!
I have a huge suspicion that you've both seen this, but I have to give it a shot because it's so important to me, I suggest you both see The Fall directed by Tarsem Singh. I believe this is the first film that made me realize what a film actually is. It's finesse and grace in every aspect, cinematography, editing, homage, and acting came together for a humbling cause. I adored Lee Pace and the little girl, and felt deep sadness as their inner guilt poured out into each other. The Fall taught me about films, films about films, and films through, in, and past our present living.
100th Episdoe movie: Paprika
I feel like it's time to jump out of your comfort zone and dive right into Anime crazyness. You dipped your toes in when watching Akira, and no one can deny that the exploding flesh monster is a little crazy, but I think you can take it further. I would love to see your analytical skills put to the test with the movie Paprika, it's like Inception on acid for all the right reasons.
I was just about to write this one down and I agree
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+Skittles .McSkuttles This one would be a great choice, most definitely.
mr. hollands opus. i loved this movie when i was a kid and whenever its on tv i feel compelled to watch it. its a classic and my favorite richard dryfus movie. i cry everytime at the end.
I love the fact, that Wolverine's look was designed based on Paul D'Amato in Slap Shot (the red 9 shirt guy). Once you know it, it can't be unseen.
Tim "Dr hook" mccracken
You guys should watch Repo! The Genetic Opera. It's dark and strange, but oddly funny at times. Not to mention that the music is to die for.
For episode 100- To Live and Die in L.A. Fredkin at his finest, early Willem Defoe, William Peterson and John Totorro... plus the 70's greatest charactor actor, Steve James! Plus, it works as a follow up to Slapshot in that it is incredibly 80's.
You guys should watch City of Lost Children. It's a very surreal, dark fantasy about a creepy mad scientist who goes around kidnapping children to steal their dreams. It stars a young Ron Perlman and it's directed by the duo who made Delicatessen. Anyone who's a fan of French cinema, surrealism or Ron Perlman needs to see this movie.
About NASCAR, since Earnhardt, no one has died while driving, and there are crashes all the time. Apparently they've implemented tons of safety precautions after Earnhardt's death, so it's extremely unlikely someone is going to die in a crash now. I don't like NASCAR, but I live in the South, so these are just things you know.
The only reason Earnhardt died was because he refused to wear a HANS device...if he had been wearing it, he would've most likely have been fine, because the HANS device was designed specifically to stop the kind of injuries that Dale suffered.
I did the Cinema Immersion Tank with Seven Psychopaths. It's a great movie from the director of In Bruges with great performances from Sam Rockwell, Woody Harrelson, and Colin Farrel. Have you seen it?
I would suggest watching "Kontroll", a Hungarian low-budget beauty filmed entirely in the Budapest metro; full of dark, sinister moments, great characters, with elements of pure comedy masterfully woven into the entirety, it's a must-see. While an European movie, fully in Hungarian (subtitles ahoy!), may not fit the theme of WTTB, it may serve as an interesting idea for the 100th episode. Kontroll is a story of self-doubt, depreciation and appreciation, love, restored hope and absolute madness of the underground world, where Bulcsu, the protagonist ticket controller, is resigned to live out his quasi life until he finds Light in the form of a bear. A movie that could never compete against the Classics of the silver screen, however it brings unprecedented joy and simple, yet beautiful warmth to the heart of the viewer. A good way to celebrate the 100th!
In Bruges a great character piece, dark, comedic, and each of the main characters representing a piece of the Freudian model of the psyche one of my most favorite movies of all time
I have a few recommendations for your 100th episode.
- "Perfect Blue" would be interesting. Satoshi Kon directs a near perfect animated psychological thriller about a former pop star trying to make it big on television until, well, that would be spoiling it. Think "Black Swan" as this film inspired it.
- "The Man Who Fell to Earth" is a sci-fi classic starring David Bowie as an alien named Thomas Newton wanting to send water to his home planet. It's engaging, weird and dramatic.
- "Time After Time" Malcolm McDowell as H.G. Wells versus Jack the Ripper in 1970's San Francisco? Now that sounds like a classic.
- "Samurai Cop" A chessy spectacle of direct to video action that is absolutely riddled with badness.
And last, but not least
- "The Rescuers Down Under" is an underrated classic gem of Disney animation that has never gotten its due. It would be a nice throwback to your first animated film reviews as that genre needs a bit more coverage.
Thank you for featuring my question! Yesterday I've watched Chinatown (1974) and I think it has become my favourite movie, it's so good.
+TheNoahdjong Same thing happened to me last week. Watched Chinatown and instantly became my favorite movie of all time.
polanski is a fucking genius. be sure to watch his other movies as well, if you havent already
If you haven't seen it, I nominate William Friedkin's "Sorcerer", a woefully overlooked film that had the misfortune of opening close to Star Wars, and thus flopped. The film is a real gem. It is one of the few remakes that actually reinterprets the source material (Wages of Fear) and can stand aside and on its own. The film is wrought with suspense, a fantastic character study and frankly Friedkin's best film. It also is the last true 70's film, where creativity and daring are on display. There is no way that the film could ever be made today, yet it remains timely as we pit commerce over lives. Please, please consider Sorcerer!!!
100th episode: PLEASE do Ex-Machina. Such a beautiful sci-fi movie with superb acting and thought-provoking plot. PRETTY PLEASE? Anyhoo, thanks for the great great show!
Lost in translation. The music, Bill Murray, Scarlett Johansson, Tokyo. The subtle humour and intense melancholy is unbelievably handled. Really important film for me. Would be superb for this show. Michael fae Scotland
"White sun of the desert", it's been a while since you watched a foreign language film, this Soviet classic is wildly different to anything you've featured on the show, but it's fun to contrast with traditional westerns. Plus you can join in on a tradition every astronaut who has launched from Russia since the '70s has indulged in.
Frankly I'm surprised that the Stanley-Cup-themed gift on this episode wasn't a groin protector that yelled "Stella"
My vote is for Six-String Samurai. A 1998 post-apocalyptic indie movie set in an alternate 1950's where the bombs fell and Elvis was crowned King of the wasteland. The film follows a Mad Max-ian Buddy Holly who uses martial arts and swordplay to fight his way across the nuclear Hellscape to become the new king of Rock and Roll. It has a great soundtrack, provided by the Russian Rockabilly band the Red Elvises and has many profound moments both visual and musical.
The only movie I can think of is called Shade. It was a new-noir crime drama made in 2003 and stars Gabriel Byrne and Stuart Townshend as a couple of card sharps who are looking to take on "The Dean" played by Sylvester Stallone in a big game of poker. I don't know about your history or interest in card work or magic, but this was written and directed by members of the Magic Castle and actually taught the cast members the moves needed. All in all an intriguing movie that twists and turns.
The first Cube movie (1997?) It is a bottle movie. They make the most of using one single set (changed to look like different rooms) very dark.
I suggest Wilder Napalm.
Wilder Napalm is an amazing film that magnificently crashed and burned (ha) both in the box office and with critics.
It is a story of love and a triangle. The story of brothers and jealousy. It is the story of a clown and a bald man, both of whom have the psychic power to start fires!
As terrible as that sounds, that's how great it really is. The acting feels so REAL to me. I can't call Wilder Napalm anything other than biographical fiction, because every action and word spoken seems to me, to be precisely the correct action and word for those characters to perform. Nothing feels out of place.
It is one of the few films I have rewatched and plan on rewatching many times over.
I love the show.
Please treat yourselves well and enjoy time to come in the basement.
I would love to see you watch (or at least talk about) 2008s Israeli animated masterpiece, Waltz with Bashir. A story about a man who after Israels 1982 invasion of Lebanon lost his memory and now seeks out other participants in order to remember. Just an overall brilliant movie which showcases some of the greatest animation of all time, as well as truly explores the cost of war.
I live in the town this was filmed in. The mill really did close. It's still nice to see it was once used for something cool.
I recommend "The Last Boy Scout" (1991) for your 100th episode. Bruce Willis and Damon Wayans star in this action-packed flick about football or crime stopping or something like that. The VHS description calls it "a flat-out blitz of excitement, blow-you-away special effects and hilarious gimme-five humor set against the world of pro football." The opening scene will leave you speechless and Halle Berry's performance is spectacular. 90s football, explosions, and Bruce Willis voicing a puppet. What more could you want?! Unless you've... seen it!
Slap Shot, seen it! One of the few times I've watched a movie before you've covered it. Loved it then and now.
I'd like you to watch Princess Mononoke if you haven't seen it. It's my personal favorite and a more violent example of Miyazaki's gorgeous works. I once let someone borrow it after they told me how much they loved Ponyo and I think I ruined them. Also want to saw thank you guys for all that you do, been watching since episode #1 and still love to see each new episode!
i love the way Wes Anderson expanded Fantastic Mr. Fox. in some ways i understand Craig's critics of it, but i think what he didn't get out of it is the way Wes took a minimalist personified story about fox's, and gave context to the world they live in. the lengths the farmers go to seems more justified, but no matter how much more important they became, the expansion was able to give a bigger focus on Mr. Fox and why he's so special. i rank it at one of his better films especially for bringing little eccentricities in none of his other films (achieved through animation) while still keeping the style so intense.
Boy and his Dog...it inspired so much post apocalyptic cinema in the past 25 years.
Apparently the guy who pissed himself at a game, Brophy, is based on real incident and real person John Brophy. The Hanson’s were real though one was a goalie. Oglethorpe is based on a real person as well.
Most realistic depiction of minor league hockey I’ve ever seen. Grew up a fan of a local ECHL team that often played the Johnstown Chiefs and a team coached by Brophy.
Fights happened before the puck dropped sometimes. Everyone on the ice was fighting at one point. There were times that the teams met in the halls between the locker rooms to settle on ice arguments. My mother was the team doc and she was treating an on ice concussion. The player didn’t know where we was but he knew he was pissed. Saw the captain of the team get thrown out if the game, and return to open the door to the ice to flick off the ref. Saw a 5’11 goon get traded and try to get revenge the next season by fighting the 6’7 rookie on the team. Rookie shot right, but was left handed, so when Clarke (the goon) grabbed his right hand at the beginning of the fight if just gave O’Dette more leverage to break his jaw with the first punch.
A year or so ago I asked in a paypal message if you had seen The Resurrected, aka Shatterbrain, for Seen It. It's a little-known horror film from 1991 based on The Case of Charles Dexter Ward, and it is purportedly the most accurate H. P. Lovecraft film ever made, both stylistically and story-wise. You've professed your love of 'Craft more than once on WttB and B&BG, so if you haven't yet seen this hidden gem, definitely check it out for your 100th episode.
For the 100th episode you should watch Tarsem's "The Fall", since you almost watched 50 episodes ago. It's a fantastic movie, visually stunning and it has one of the best performances by a child actor I've ever seen. I have seen or recommend this movie to a lot of people and I have yet to find someone who doesn't like it, also it's a particularly interesting movie if you enjoy telling stories, which I believe both Matt and Craig do given their playwriting careers.
Calvary! By John Michael McDonagh. For the love of god (no pun intended) it's a must watch. It tackles such a deep subject without hitting you over the head with it. It truly makes you think about your beliefs and morals on a number of different topics on many different levels, whether you are religious, in any way, or not. All the parts were perfectly cast and the cinematography is beautiful. Easily one of the most underrated films.
'For your 100th film I think you shuld watch "The Living Wake", for two reasons. the first is that it is a brilliant yet underrated comedy that really needs to find its audience. The second reason is that I have been asking you guys to watch it since the first season of Welcome to the Basement.
Today is my birthday and you guys just gave me the best present I ever could have asked for: Hockey and Welcome To The Basement. You have no idea how much I loved this episode. It might just be my favourite video on youtube! (For the record, I'm a woman and I LOVE hockey and this movie!!)
I want to say thank you but that's not enough, so I'll try to make a good suggestion for your 100th video. I would suggest Labyrinth. You've both probably seen it (I think you might have talked about it in an episode?), but it's one of my favourites! oh and David Bowie is legendary!
+A. Shaw Might I steer you to Episode 44: Viva Las Vegas! We talk a bit about Labyrinth in Seen It for that episode. Glad you're liking the show, and a belated happy birthday. -C
I knew you guys talked about it at some point!! Thanks and keep up the good work!
For episode 100, you should watch God of Gamblers. Chow Yun Fat has never been as suave as in that opening. They treat the various games of chance like martial arts, and also reminds you of just how funny Yun-fat can be. It is everything that makes Hong-Kong cinema so weird and wonderful, all in one place. It also spawned the most balls-to-the-wall batshit insane sequel, well worth seeking out.
For Seen it: have tou guys seen Captain Kronos - Vampire Hunter. One of the most underrated Hammer movies. It almost feels like a japanese chambara movie at times, with Horst Janson's Kronos as the lonesome ronin wandering the world, righting wrongs but never being able to settle down. John Cater as the professor/sidekick gives Van Helsing a run for his money. Simply wonderful.
Seen it, Gattaca, my friends have told me about it for years, but I only recently got around to seeing it. Jude Law's performance was fantastic and he was easily my favorite character as Eugene. It also had a really cool and unique premise. I'd love to see your thoughts on of the newest entries to my Sci-Fi favorites.
You should do a super-serious early-80s film like Dune, Excalibur or Star Trek: TMP; you could discuss why grandiose non-ironic big-budget movies are tough to pull off, and admire the things they got right, and mention how hard the sfx were to do, etc.
I really love this show, it's funny without relying on base humor (looking at you RLM) and always so insightful. I'm constantly pulling up netflix and amazon to look up movies you mention because the enthusiasm for the unique qualities of each one comes across so well. This would be the perfect show if you just spent a few minutes every episode tickling Ernesto.
wow craig really hit himself hard with that dvd O: , is the dvd ok?
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i would love to see you guys review big trouble in little china. i think this movie was very unique in its day, had very unique dialog, and the story of the movie was very unique with the main character not being the hero of the story. also, it is my favorite movie, so of coarse i want you guys to review it :).
+shadybrain3424 I believe they've seen it, but if they haven't I second this motion.
Jiro Dreams of Sushi because you deserve a good documentary for episode 100.
I paused at 1:50 to use the bathroom, and Mat looks like he's about to give Craig a bad medial diagnosis.
I read someone post about Paprika and I totally agree with them because it's such an amazing movie just by how insane it is and also how it inspired a lot of other movies. However I want to recommend one of Satoshi Kon's first movies which is Perfect Blue. It's a very short film as well and the phasing and mystery of the movie is written so well there isn't one second you'll get bored of it. Paprika and Perfect Blue are nearly equals by how good they are but there's still something about Perfect Blue that makes me return to it more often. Probably because it hits reality closer than Paprika does. I don't know how to put it but it's great and something you will just have to experience yourself.
I would be fine watching a full episode of "Seen It". I find myself enjoying that part of the show the most lately. Always interesting to see how they feel about either A) Obscure movies I've never heard of, or B) Movies I know and love.
200 Cigarettes (1999). This movie is probably one of the most underrated films I've ever seen, and has a very good ensemble cast. All of the characters are believable, rather than over-the-top (as is often the cast in films with such large casts).
I suggest you watch "The President's Analyst": Not only do I love the jokes, but the mystery, the suspense, the craziness are all amazing. It also gave me a real insight into 60's culture, without being analytical. Also, taught me how dangerous Ma Bell was. ;)
Can't believe it's been 99 episodes (soon to be 100!) already! I've been with the show since the first episode and I've always wanted you guys to review or talk about my favorite movie, From Russia with Love. I bet you guys have seen it already but it would make my day if you talked about it. my reason for recommending this movie for episode 100 is because I like it and that's all the reason i need. I would also like you guys to check out The Outlaw Josey Wales, another one of my favorites. congratulations on a 100 episodes! Youre the best!
I'd say 'Hey Vern! It's my family album' from Jim varney's Ernest series for your 100th episode. Because he plays like 100 different personalities that are all hilarious, and I don't think you guys have done an Ernest movie yet. Not great reasons, but they certainly are reasons, haha
For your 100th episode, I very much recommend the Wachowski Sisters' 2008 gem Speed Racer. Misunderstood for its time, it's a masterpiece of humanism and fearless sincerity, with breathtakingly constructed and fantastically edited action, and an utterly unique visual style. It really deserves wider exposure considering how derided it was on release, which the show can help with, and it's such a fun time as well.
I would recommend The Court Jester with Danny Kaye, it's my all time favorite movie and I feel like it would fit your humor perfectly. I know one of your favorite comedies is Young Frankenstein and I feel like if you like one you'd probably like the other. Either way, looking forward to the 100th episode!
"The Intouchables" it's one of my favorite foreign films I've seen the the past 5 years.
I cried laughing at Matt's comments on the Irish rust removal people
My proposal for your 100th episode movie is "Vampires in Havana" (1985)
I've picked it up because it was one of the first vampire movies that I saw as a kid. I heard they made a sequel in 2003 and I wanted it so bad that I wrote a letter to Fidel Castro (encouraged by my crazy grandparents) with crappy child drawings asking him to send me a copy. Needless to say I did not get a reply (dick move, Castro!).
That aside, if you haven't seen it it might surprise you. In any case I hope it will be a better experience than Fritz the Cat.
Thank you for this great show, you've taught me a lot and rekindled much of my passion for movies
+Anton Corriente "Dick move, Castro!" made me laugh for a solid 45 seconds. Well done. And I am writing back so that you don't some day use the same language on me.
+Craig Johnson Worry not! It would never ocurr to me. Plus, I'm positive that were you in his place at the time you would've sent me the damn sequel.
I'm glad you enjoyed the anecdote, keep up the great work!
If you haven't seen it already, for your next show, I'd like to recommend Cloud Atlas, which I consider to be an underrated masterpiece. I see that a number of viewers are suggesting offbeat films. Well, this is also an offbeat movie, but one with an epic and ambitious scope that is befitting something as momentous as a 100th episode. It's basically six different film genres wrapped up into one movie. While it's probably unlikely that you'll happen to select my suggestion, I'm almost a little scared that you will, as it's a rather polarizing film. If it turns out you both hate it, I'll be somewhat crushed, though it might be worth it just to see you guys attempt to summarize its myriad plots.
its not polarizing, its just bad
+Folgemilch21 hehe... I think you proved his point.
Eric Link
next you will tell me that all art is subjective... goddamn postmodern godless hippies
The Hansons and the actors who play them, are all from Iron Range(the Hanson and the two Carlson brothers playing two of them) and Minneapolis-St.Paul(Dave Hanson, playing a brother of the other Hanson brothers)
For episode 100, you mooks ought to see Batman: Mask of the Phantasm. It's a tight little animated neo noir done by the same team that did the animated series. It's accessible to kids, but was clearly written with a more mature audience in mind.
I suggest "The Boys from Brazil" if you haven't seen it. It takes an idea that sounds comically ludicrous on paper, but it plays it straight, deftly utilizing mystery and suspense to make a very engaging thriller.
Also, I don't know if two recommendations are allowed, but if you've already seen TBfB, I suggest "Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa" (2013) simply because no other movie has made me laugh that hard so consistently. Also, in the "Seen It" in which you mention "The Trip," you indicated that you liked Steve Coogan.
Has to be an indy movie called "John Dies at the End". This is the best backwards told movie I have ever seen and what is actually going on is kept well hidden until its revealed. This was a huge surprise of a great movie and well worth watching.
i'd like you to watch the _blair witch project_. i know matt doesn't watch a lot of horror, and i think, if he's up for watching more, that film should be first on his list. there are no monsters, demons, or killers seen, and there are no bloody murders or gory corpses, but it is the only movie that ever really scared me. it is completely enthralling and started up the found-footage genre. it is the best of the genre in my opinion. yes, it's even better than _REC_ -and significantly more so than _paranormal activity_
Serendipity the Pink Dragon. This was a classic cartoon in my house growing up, but I recently went back to it and found it kinda silly XD
Seen It, Narc with Ray Liotta and Jason Patric, one of my favourite movies, and one of the best cop movies ever made
Matt and Craig the movie I would like for you to watch for the 100th episode is Jeremy Saulnier's Blue Ruin. It is a wonderful independent movie made a few years ago. This is a tense movie where I found myself learning and growing, as an audience member, at the same time and pace as the protagonist. Our protagonist is vulnerable, impulsive, and yet down to earth, and relatable, causing him to take ownership of every decision he has made even if it is painful or scary. I loved this movie.
For your next episode I would suggest you watch the original "Ghost in the Shell" (1995) animated movie, in order to finally to put an end to the whole "whitewashing" debate that's been brewing around casting Scarlett Johansson. I am not particularly a fan of this casting choice, nor of the fact that they turned it into a live-action film, but the stress that they put on the ethnic factor, in my mind, subverts the very idea of cyberpunk as a genre. Gibson defined cyberspace as a shared collective imaginary, a collective dream, where race, gender and even personality are truly just contingent constructs. The future of GITS is a future where race plays no role, which is why the original anime was populated with white-looking heroes, but the city was modeled after Hong Kong- a cross-cultural gem of the East. GITS is about the end of gender, race, and the end of biological procreation. It's about a point in time which draws nearer and nearer- a time when we'll really have to decide whether the ghost is more important than the shell. (P.S.: Of course Asian actors are not getting enough leading roles in Hollywood, but I just think this is the wrong material to debate this)
she was never very asian lookin anyways.
I suggest the apt choice of Bicentennial Man (1999) for the hundredth episode. Why? In honour of another 100 episodes to come, of course.
Matt, Craig, I have been a fan of yours since the show's beginning, and I realized that the 100th episode will drop shortly after my 33rd birthday. So if I can request ANYTHING for you guys to watch, could you please watch A TOUCH OF ZEN, by King Hu? It's the first Chinese film to garner awards on the International film circuit, and there are a LOT of instances of where it influenced things like KUNG FU starring David Carradine. It's a great film that rarely gets talked about, so it's perfect fodder for both you and Craig.
Also: it's a Martial Arts flick, and we all know you guys need more Martial Arts films in your catalog. Especially one as philosophy minded as A Touch of Zen.
"Throme and Juliet". As punk retellings of a traditional plays go this one kicks all sorts of ass and is weirder than duck on a tuesday.
Watch: SLC:Punk! in my teens I was a very narrow minded guy. I woke up, I went to school and I listened to the same 5 bands on my ipod. Then by chance I stumbled onto this movie... and within the first 10 min. my world was rocked. ROCKED I say! This movie makes absolute degeneracy and drugs and being bat shit crazy seem like things you should aspire to obtain. I love every dionysian moment of this movie. And i hope you do too.
I think as the greatest Dynamic Duo on the internet, there is only one movie two men as funny as you guys can do. Obviously, The Blues Brothers
+4444bigman They did this one on a seen it as well. I hate Illinois Nazis!
Episode 100- i would love it you watched Crimson Peak. One of the most beautiful films i have ever seen. When i first watched it i was in love. Upon further viewing, my rose colored glasses were removed.
i would love to hear you two talk about what works and what doesnt in this film
You should watch Sergio Leone's Once Upon A Time in America, the new extended cut released in 2014. As a true, overlooked classic of cinema and film-making, it seems like it would suit your show in many ways, featuring a cast of great actors, a fantastic soundtrack courtesy of Academy-Award winning composer Ennio Morricone, and a level of grandeur on par with that of The Godfather, with which I believe it holds equal footing for quality.
Mary and max!!!!!! One of the greatest movies I've ever seen. A good movie to watch for artistic meaning!