This movie always plays on the TV at work (I work at a pub). I always seem to walk by when the guy is showing he's smart by quickly solving the Rubics Cube. I always hear Craig saying, "Universal sign of genius!"
When it first came out on DVD my friend made me watch it, and I made it all the way to the "which wire do we cut" scene when I finally said "No Mas". Never watched the end and never will. I just could not believe they had to resort to placing one of the most overused cliches of all time in their movie. Unreal...
The title of the video also gives it away. We post the video on facebook ahead of time in the hopes that our viewers will watch it before watching our show and to build up excitement for the new episode.
You really have to see Hamlet on stage, everything in the play is made to be viewed that way. I went to see the RSC production of Hamlet a few years back featuring Patrick Stewart and David Tennant. Magnificent performance.
I can pretend I hate Armageddon, but when it was in theaters, I was still at that age where movies were magic and Armageddon was pretty fantastic. Of course with age comes wisdom and you start to say "wait, it's harder for NASA to train astronauts to drill than it is to teach drillers to be astronauts? that makes NO SENSE!" but I still can't deny that this film helped ignite my passion for what a film could do and the emotional roller coaster that is going to the movies, so I still love it despite all the flaws.
simple reward idea for donations: the option to have a comment or question on the next episode (if appropriate and not too damn long). Set reasonable guidelines, but something like that would definitely be wanted, inexpensive, and add just as much interesting material to the episodes as every other comment and question does. Plus, seeing it in an episode acts as an active reminder to what we could get if we donated, stimulating further interest without the need to list optional or various others
I really like what you two say about Bay and Bruckhiemer about their stereotype filmaking. I'll watch his movies over and over but they really go through the motions when it comes to anything but action scenes.
Tom Waits is definitely in "The Outsiders," he opens the door at the greaser hangout, though he had a bigger role in "Rumble Fish." Coppola likes him some Waits. He did the music for Coppola's "One From The Heart" also.
Have you guys seen John Carpenter's directorial debut 'Dark Star'? It was a low-budget science-fiction dark comedy that was actually pretty good. It also stars Dan O'Bannon who would later re-use parts of the movie in his script for 'Alien', and also inspired the British sitcom 'Red Dwarf'.
I tried to watch Armageddon once, but I was sick and kinda stoned and fell asleep; it looks like I didn't miss much. Thank you so much for reviewing this film! It confirmed all my initial impressions about it, and now I don't have try to sit through it again. :) I recently watched Shock Treatment, the little known followup to Rocky Horror, for the first time. I got it at Big Lots for only $3, which is kinda sad. The music was surprisingly good and the film was quite prophetic about reality TV.
I don't know there was a recent version of Hamlet in London starring Tobias Menzies, and reviews said is performance is one of the most nuanced, compelling and enjoyable performances of the material they've seen.
I have never sat down and watched Armageddon from beginning to end, because I've never wanted too. The only way I would watch it is with you guys or the MST3K guys :)
Started watching your show 25 hours,and i love it. I honestly been a blamesociety subscriber for 3 years and never once checked out the show. I thought it looked stupid, till yesterday i was bored and watched your "wicker man" episode, 25 hours later i watched everyone. Love the show wish u guys did it more than once a month or did mini shows throughout the month, like scene its or mini shows where u suggest movies and explain why we should check it out.
If you're looking for another animated feature I'd recommend "The Castle of Cagliostro". It's Hiyao Miyazaki's first feature length movie, and I often call it the "Raiders of the Lost Ark" of animation. Steven Spielberg loves this movie, saying that the car chase is one of the best in any film. If you choose this movie please keep in mind there are two versions of the first credits sequence, one with animated backgrounds, and one with static images.
This is one of three movies I have wanted my money back after watching and one of only two movies I wanted to walk out on. If I had not been driven to the theater by someone else, I would have.
I used to watch Armageddon over and over when I was younger, but funnily enough the only parts I remember in detail are the various meteor impacts. I forgot Owen Wilson was even in the movie at all.
I love this show, you guys. I look forward to it every two weeks. I would like it if you guys would check out Ryuhei Kitamura's Versus. Mainly because I'd like to hear another take on the ending.
Saw this in the theaters during the only time in my life (so far) that I've been out of the country (USA). Liked it then (I was only 12, go easy on me), but now I see bits of it and can only shake my head.
Have you seen Sunshine? It's got one of my favorite actors, Cillian Murphy, and it's got a nice mix believable sci-fi and survival horror. It's an end of the world movie, but it doesn't dwell on that as much as character interaction. If you haven't seen it, you totally should!
Wow! I just discovered that I confused Udo Kier for Terence Stamp, from Star Wars ep. 1, which is another modern blockbuster that sacrifices plot for action. Thanks, Welcome to The Basement for both causing me to mistake those actors, and then for prompting me to ascertain the truth.
Tom Waits is in "The Outsiders"! He played the small role of that guy who opens the door for Ponyboy and Johnny when they go to get Dallas after Johnny murders the soc'. Now, everyone knows and Tom cruise can rest.
Hey guys, love the show. I was wondering if you have seen Prometheus yet. While the film is not the best in the Alien series, it does answer questions as well as make new ones about the Xenomorphs. I highly sugest this film for anyone who is a big fan of the Alien series. The reason I am sugesting this movie though is because in one of your past episodes (I forget which one) you mentioned Aliens in scene it. That film is one of my favorites and made me fall in love with the series.
I would say Kozintsev's 1964 Hamlet is the best one, but this has much to do with the black and white look and feel of it. It's quite reminiscent of Bergman's Seventh Seal.
I think you should do some things-shirts, a DVD or maybe a subscription only extended-cut Welcome to the Basement. Any of those would be worth paying for, in my opinion!
Man, Im so relieved......I felt more tension and suspense sitting here thinking that from the intro to this episode, they would actually LIKE this pile of Bay-Sh*t, than when I first saw Armageddon. This mostly unscripted episode of our favourite movie reviewers has more artistic integrity and soul than that pile of Americocentric paint by numbers crap.
Have you guys seen Pink Floyd "The Wall" with Bob Geldof? It was the first VHS movie I bought, (I had to special order it, and it cost me $50.) I wore it out, and recently got it on DVD. If you haven't seen it, SEE IT!!
Have you guys seen the black comedy Bernie? It's a film with very subtle jokes, good character development, and a performance by Jack Black that shows he can be a great actor in the right situation.
You guys should check out the BBC version of Hamlet starring David Tennant (released sometime around 2009-2010)... it's certainly one of the most energetic (might even say Doctor-ish) versions of the character I've ever seen. It's tons of fun, even if it's not "perfect." I'd certainly recommend it to any fans of Tennant's run on Doctor Who out there as well!
I remember crying a little bit after the movie ended, but in my defense I was really tired and watching a 2 1/2 hour long awful movie pushed me over the edge.
You guys should do an episode dedicated to weird 80's genre movies. A few off the top of my head, Xanadu, Breakin, Breakin 2 Electric Boogaloo, Ninja 3: The Domination.
Send out bottle openers when people make donations. That way, we can follow Beer And Board Games with youse. Plus, thumbs up for the Tom Waits shout-out. I love that guy!
A billion points that William Shatner's "The Transformed Man" vinyl LP is behind Craig!!!!!!!! "Hey.. Mister Tambourine .. Man?.. MISTER TAMBOURINE MAN!!!!"
Hey guys love the show, you really give a great prospective on some of the films that I have not thought of myself. I wonder if you have seen the movie Grandma's Boy staring Allen Covert. It didn't get a lot of coverage when it came out but has grown into more of a cult favorite.
I remember when Armageddon first came out and my parents rented it on VHS. This was the first movie I cried in front of them (i was like 8 years old) and they made fun of me. Never again have I ever watched a sad movie in front of them or in front of anyone in general, afraid that they are going to laugh at me, lol!
Get your donations from the distributors whose product you promote. (Tom Waits is actually in The Outsiders. He is at the house where Matt's character is staying.)
Matt and Craig, have you seen the 1997 film The Spanish Prisoner? It's an electrifying indie thriller and probably the only film in which Steve Martin plays a dramatic role. If this wasn't enough, it's written and directed by David Mamet. Definitely a must see! Great show, I love all Blamesociety has to offer and I especially love Craig! I have contributed before and I will again. Keep it up!
I remember watching Armageddon as a kid, I just liked the explosions, to be honest, haha. I think it will still be a little bit of a 'guilty pleasure' for me. I recommend 'Onibaba' (The Hole) from 1964. An intense, raw and yet beautiful Japanese film.
So... I just watched Naked Lunch last night and I gotta say... Wow, what a bizarre mind-fuck of a movie. At times, it had an undefinably post-apocalyptic feel to it. And it affected my dreams. Imagine if it was a combination of Naked Lunch and Into The Wild written as a collaboration between Stephen King & Chuck Palahniuk and you'll have an idea of how weird my dreams were.
I have to confess I like almost all of Micheal Bay's movies (except the Transformer sequels. You gotta have some standards). As for donation incentives; you could release the complete audio of you guys watching the movie as a commentary track for donors. I don't know how much you talk during the movie so it may now work, but that's my idea. Have you guys seen The Seventh Seal? It's beautiful, thought provoking, hilarious, and mildly disturbing. If you have seen it, what did you think?
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the reason its called Armageddon is because bruce willis is like 'armageddon outa here!' and goes to space....
This deserves more limes.
Mmm. Tasty limes.
This movie always plays on the TV at work (I work at a pub). I always seem to walk by when the guy is showing he's smart by quickly solving the Rubics Cube. I always hear Craig saying, "Universal sign of genius!"
Hearing Matt talk about rap music non-ironically seriously makes my day every time he does it.
When it first came out on DVD my friend made me watch it, and I made it all the way to the "which wire do we cut" scene when I finally said "No Mas". Never watched the end and never will. I just could not believe they had to resort to placing one of the most overused cliches of all time in their movie. Unreal...
Are you talking about Glenn Or Glenda?
I forgot how many classic WTTB moments are from this episode in particular.
The title of the video also gives it away. We post the video on facebook ahead of time in the hopes that our viewers will watch it before watching our show and to build up excitement for the new episode.
You really have to see Hamlet on stage, everything in the play is made to be viewed that way. I went to see the RSC production of Hamlet a few years back featuring Patrick Stewart and David Tennant. Magnificent performance.
I love rap combos! My favorite rap combo is De La Soul
Egotistical Sniff and Dip B'Sac.
You say sabotage, William Shatner says sabotadge.
Is that esperanto?
I can pretend I hate Armageddon, but when it was in theaters, I was still at that age where movies were magic and Armageddon was pretty fantastic. Of course with age comes wisdom and you start to say "wait, it's harder for NASA to train astronauts to drill than it is to teach drillers to be astronauts? that makes NO SENSE!" but I still can't deny that this film helped ignite my passion for what a film could do and the emotional roller coaster that is going to the movies, so I still love it despite all the flaws.
simple reward idea for donations: the option to have a comment or question on the next episode (if appropriate and not too damn long). Set reasonable guidelines, but something like that would definitely be wanted, inexpensive, and add just as much interesting material to the episodes as every other comment and question does. Plus, seeing it in an episode acts as an active reminder to what we could get if we donated, stimulating further interest without the need to list optional or various others
I will say guys, i enjoy all your stuff. But more than that i enjoy that you respond to fan/viewer comments. Thanks
I really like what you two say about Bay and Bruckhiemer about their stereotype filmaking. I'll watch his movies over and over but they really go through the motions when it comes to anything but action scenes.
Tom Waits is definitely in "The Outsiders," he opens the door at the greaser hangout, though he had a bigger role in "Rumble Fish." Coppola likes him some Waits. He did the music for Coppola's "One From The Heart" also.
Have you guys seen John Carpenter's directorial debut 'Dark Star'? It was a low-budget science-fiction dark comedy that was actually pretty good. It also stars Dan O'Bannon who would later re-use parts of the movie in his script for 'Alien', and also inspired the British sitcom 'Red Dwarf'.
Is no secret Top Secret is absolutely hilarious. Love it
I tried to watch Armageddon once, but I was sick and kinda stoned and fell asleep; it looks like I didn't miss much. Thank you so much for reviewing this film! It confirmed all my initial impressions about it, and now I don't have try to sit through it again. :)
I recently watched Shock Treatment, the little known followup to Rocky Horror, for the first time. I got it at Big Lots for only $3, which is kinda sad. The music was surprisingly good and the film was quite prophetic about reality TV.
Those Beastie boys were my favorite Rap Combo, those Daddy-o's sure could rap.
Yes, because we record the shows two weeks before they are posted. Probably before you donated.
The segment of Sabotage with the kid and the film canister on the trolly...just amazing
yes
I don't know there was a recent version of Hamlet in London starring Tobias Menzies, and reviews said is performance is one of the most nuanced, compelling and enjoyable performances of the material they've seen.
I'm glad you verified my own contempt for Peter Jackson's King Kong. That film was, so far, the only one I ever fell asleep watching in the theater.
Grammatically speaking, every movie after his first movie is "one of his last movies".
I've got a gem for you guys, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers because I love you guys THAT much.
I have never sat down and watched Armageddon from beginning to end, because I've never wanted too. The only way I would watch it is with you guys or the MST3K guys :)
"Drill Brits? Hello, Have a good day, hmm?" LOL!!! Great show guys!
Started watching your show 25 hours,and i love it. I honestly been a blamesociety subscriber for 3 years and never once checked out the show. I thought it looked stupid, till yesterday i was bored and watched your "wicker man" episode, 25 hours later i watched everyone. Love the show wish u guys did it more than once a month or did mini shows throughout the month, like scene its or mini shows where u suggest movies and explain why we should check it out.
Mine too.
great episode, I look forward to the next one
If you're looking for another animated feature I'd recommend "The Castle of Cagliostro". It's Hiyao Miyazaki's first feature length movie, and I often call it the "Raiders of the Lost Ark" of animation. Steven Spielberg loves this movie, saying that the car chase is one of the best in any film. If you choose this movie please keep in mind there are two versions of the first credits sequence, one with animated backgrounds, and one with static images.
Tom Waits IS in The Outsiders. He plays the "doorman" at the roadhouse where Matt Dillon hangs out.
+rayhull5150 You are correct. I have since rewatched the Outsiders, and found I was wrong.
Good Hamlet: The Lion King.
This is one of three movies I have wanted my money back after watching and one of only two movies I wanted to walk out on. If I had not been driven to the theater by someone else, I would have.
I used to watch Armageddon over and over when I was younger, but funnily enough the only parts I remember in detail are the various meteor impacts. I forgot Owen Wilson was even in the movie at all.
That singing horse is indeed the funniest thing in the world.
no.. no not this movie... not this one.... you'll never survive!!!!!
but finally a new episode!! wish this was once a day :(
A nice long one...Thanks guys!
Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior? An oldie but goldie! And also Escape from New York!
armageddon is one of the few movies that makes me cry
I love this show, you guys. I look forward to it every two weeks.
I would like it if you guys would check out Ryuhei Kitamura's Versus. Mainly because I'd like to hear another take on the ending.
Saw this in the theaters during the only time in my life (so far) that I've been out of the country (USA). Liked it then (I was only 12, go easy on me), but now I see bits of it and can only shake my head.
Have you seen Sunshine? It's got one of my favorite actors, Cillian Murphy, and it's got a nice mix believable sci-fi and survival horror. It's an end of the world movie, but it doesn't dwell on that as much as character interaction. If you haven't seen it, you totally should!
Wow! I just discovered that I confused Udo Kier for Terence Stamp, from Star Wars ep. 1, which is another modern blockbuster that sacrifices plot for action. Thanks, Welcome to The Basement for both causing me to mistake those actors, and then for prompting me to ascertain the truth.
I love the mst3k dvds on the shelf behind them
Sounds like one of those 'gifts' that is actually for himself. Classy guy
Thank you for making my day!
Can't argue with that. I can't believe that guy still finds work.
I love the "the international sign for a genius" joke :D... never heard it before and i love it :D
Just found you guys and still catching up on your old videos. I would love to see you guys review Holy Motors. Thanks, keep up the good work.
Nice Ghostbuters reference, Craig. :) My all-time fave film!! :D
Your videos are the one thing I look forward to every week. Thank you, blamesocietyfilms. :)
Tom Waits is in "The Outsiders"! He played the small role of that guy who opens the door for Ponyboy and Johnny when they go to get Dallas after Johnny murders the soc'. Now, everyone knows and Tom cruise can rest.
Amazing piece of art!
"Houston, we got a problem the size of. . well. . Houston."
i cant believe he never saw it!! It was the first movie I seen more than once in the theaters.
Tona was crying! HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!
It's you.
I've tried to watch this, but I never could get through this movie. It's just relentless.
as a;ways great episode guys. as for incentives an autographed photo of the two of you would be pretty cool
The BBC did an amazing Hamlet with David Tenant and Patrick Stewart among others, I suggest you find it and watch it. Definitely the best of the best.
Tom waits is in The Outsiders, he has a very small part where he answers the door at a party.
Enjoyed the show guys. Very entertaining!
Hey guys, love the show. I was wondering if you have seen Prometheus yet. While the film is not the best in the Alien series, it does answer questions as well as make new ones about the Xenomorphs. I highly sugest this film for anyone who is a big fan of the Alien series. The reason I am sugesting this movie though is because in one of your past episodes (I forget which one) you mentioned Aliens in scene it. That film is one of my favorites and made me fall in love with the series.
I would say Kozintsev's 1964 Hamlet is the best one, but this has much to do with the black and white look and feel of it. It's quite reminiscent of Bergman's Seventh Seal.
I think you should do some things-shirts, a DVD or maybe a subscription only extended-cut Welcome to the Basement. Any of those would be worth paying for, in my opinion!
Man, Im so relieved......I felt more tension and suspense sitting here thinking that from the intro to this episode, they would actually LIKE this pile of Bay-Sh*t, than when I first saw Armageddon.
This mostly unscripted episode of our favourite movie reviewers has more artistic integrity and soul than that pile of Americocentric paint by numbers crap.
Def Leppard = Rap music. My world is shattered.
Also, it it just me or does Matt do the best musical references ever?
Have you guys seen Pink Floyd "The Wall" with Bob Geldof? It was the first VHS movie I bought, (I had to special order it, and it cost me $50.) I wore it out, and recently got it on DVD. If you haven't seen it, SEE IT!!
Have you guys seen the black comedy Bernie? It's a film with very subtle jokes, good character development, and a performance by Jack Black that shows he can be a great actor in the right situation.
You guys should check out the BBC version of Hamlet starring David Tennant (released sometime around 2009-2010)... it's certainly one of the most energetic (might even say Doctor-ish) versions of the character I've ever seen. It's tons of fun, even if it's not "perfect." I'd certainly recommend it to any fans of Tennant's run on Doctor Who out there as well!
I remember crying a little bit after the movie ended, but in my defense I was really tired and watching a 2 1/2 hour long awful movie pushed me over the edge.
Have you guys seen MirrorMask. It is a great movie I really like the art style and the ending has a great meaning to it.
if you donate, you should get to sponsor one of matts lines. basically you choose what matt says. anything you want him to say, anything at all
You guys should do an episode dedicated to weird 80's genre movies. A few off the top of my head, Xanadu, Breakin, Breakin 2 Electric Boogaloo, Ninja 3: The Domination.
And the character from "The Secret Agent" inspired a bunch of movies, Yojimbo, Blood Simple, etc.
Send out bottle openers when people make donations. That way, we can follow Beer And Board Games with youse. Plus, thumbs up for the Tom Waits shout-out. I love that guy!
Yay I made it onto seen it!
A billion points that William Shatner's "The Transformed Man" vinyl LP is behind Craig!!!!!!!! "Hey.. Mister Tambourine .. Man?.. MISTER TAMBOURINE MAN!!!!"
Hey guys love the show, you really give a great prospective on some of the films that I have not thought of myself. I wonder if you have seen the movie Grandma's Boy staring Allen Covert. It didn't get a lot of coverage when it came out but has grown into more of a cult favorite.
I remember when Armageddon first came out and my parents rented it on VHS. This was the first movie I cried in front of them (i was like 8 years old) and they made fun of me. Never again have I ever watched a sad movie in front of them or in front of anyone in general, afraid that they are going to laugh at me, lol!
It's just that I have heard that exact sentence in that exact tone elsewhere, and I never found out what it was.
No, just drinking wine.
Get your donations from the distributors whose product you promote. (Tom Waits is actually in The Outsiders. He is at the house where Matt's character is staying.)
haha oh the MOPIdaho reference. Brilliant.
Production costs. Sometimes buying dvds when on the rare occasion I can't get the movie through any other source.
i saw armageddon when it first came out. i was about 19 or 20, and i also felt it went on way too long. i still cried at the end though
Depends on the size of the cloud. If it is large enough for the earth to make a rotation through it then it could hit everywhere.
Matt and Craig, have you seen the 1997 film The Spanish Prisoner? It's an electrifying indie thriller and probably the only film in which Steve Martin plays a dramatic role. If this wasn't enough, it's written and directed by David Mamet. Definitely a must see! Great show, I love all Blamesociety has to offer and I especially love Craig! I have contributed before and I will again. Keep it up!
Ruling Class with Peter O'Toole. Criterion Collection has an edition out.
I remember watching Armageddon as a kid, I just liked the explosions, to be honest, haha. I think it will still be a little bit of a 'guilty pleasure' for me.
I recommend 'Onibaba' (The Hole) from 1964. An intense, raw and yet beautiful Japanese film.
Love your shit ! ^^ have not even seen this yet for more then 2 min. But that is how you know it is good !
It became too expensive to make. 50,000 views per episode on TH-cam equals about a $37 budget. We will still make occasional Chad Vader vids though.
Nice Born to Run album cover in the background.
So... I just watched Naked Lunch last night and I gotta say... Wow, what a bizarre mind-fuck of a movie. At times, it had an undefinably post-apocalyptic feel to it. And it affected my dreams. Imagine if it was a combination of Naked Lunch and Into The Wild written as a collaboration between Stephen King & Chuck Palahniuk and you'll have an idea of how weird my dreams were.
Matt does a great Vader impression!
Good point. I'd think that would dissipate before another rotation took place, though. Possible, but not likely. I didn't of that, though. :)
So enjoyable. As always. Keep it up guys.
I have to confess I like almost all of Micheal Bay's movies (except the Transformer sequels. You gotta have some standards).
As for donation incentives; you could release the complete audio of you guys watching the movie as a commentary track for donors. I don't know how much you talk during the movie so it may now work, but that's my idea.
Have you guys seen The Seventh Seal? It's beautiful, thought provoking, hilarious, and mildly disturbing. If you have seen it, what did you think?
3 movie suggestions : Bag of Bones , Heat(with Al Pacino and De Niro )and Ladyhawke