How about, instead of "What I got, you got to get and put it in you", you sing "What I'd like is, I'd like to hug and kiss you." Hey that's much better! Everyone can enjoy that! Loved that episode 😆
I'm always upset that this show and channel as a whole hasn't blown up more. Been a watcher since Chad Vader days and the intelligence and repertoire in both of your main series is so great it just makes me angry you don't get more traction. Thank you for another wonderful episode!
And just the fact that he's doing some supernaturally impossible stuff with the dummy and talking to it in private. If this had just turned into dark shit that would have saved the movie lol
Man I've been going through some shit lately, but watching you guys tear apart a terrible (at least by today's standards?) 1929 ventriloquist act has really brightened my night. Love yall.
You guys sold me on THE FATHER. I've heard it's great, I love those actors, but I just wasn't sure I wanted to watch it, until you described it as you did. "Great dramas are never just dramas." is a terrific insight.
#SeenIt Finally got around to seeing 1917 last night. I was astounded at Roger Deakins’ mastery of the camera paired with Mendes’ love for unbroken shots. It was the most stressful 6 mile walk I’ve ever seen, but one I’d gladly watch again.
Seen it: "I'm A Cyborg, But That's O.K." (06) or "Save The Green Planet!" (03) (cult sci-fi/ comedy suspense masterpiece)? Both are ecclectic little Korean gems that i think would be ripe for a Welcome to the Basement episope.
Have you two seen the 1958 version of The Blob? Steve McQueen's performance is great, except for the fact that he plays a 17 year old despite being 28 and looking like he's nearing 40.
Just finished watching The Father! I'm really glad you guys talked about it because I had definitely written it off as a "Still Alice" type of movie. I absolutely loved it, excuse me while I go cry now.
Re: Oscars 2021 - I'd be curious to hear your thoughts on "Judas and the Black Messiah", and how both Daniel Kaluuya and Lakeith Stanfield have been inserted into the "Actor in a Supporting Role" category (effectively leaving "Judas and the Black Messiah" without a lead - unless I am misunderstanding how the Oscars define a "leading role"?).
I think people often forget that Borat was a character from Da Ali G Show, so I think the adapted screenplay nomination is because it’s based on the tv show technically.
Just recently saw the killer dummy movie Magic (1978) for the first time and it was better than I thought. Supposedly Gene Wilder was one of the original choice for the lead (played ultimately by Anthony Hopkins)--- which I think may have been a better choice; Wilder was a master of playing insane characters tenuously hiding behind a façade of normalcy. The confrontation scene between Hopkins and Burgess Meredith (seriously underrated actor IMHO) where he challenges Hopkins not to talk in the dummy's voice for 5 minutes is masterfully done piece of tension and suspense.
For my birthday yesterday, I somehow slipped into watching 3 westerns back to back. I started with the Don Knotts film "The Shakiest Gun in the West" which was quite fun. Then I stumbled on the "Ox Box Incident" I had no idea how tense those final moments were and Dana Andrews gave an amazing performance. I don't think the tension was helped by me already knowing the ending, but it was still such a great movie to watch, thanks for suggesting it :) Lastly, I watched "My Darling Clemintine" I have mixed feelings about this one. It was a good western, but not a good historical movie and John Ford claims that this was the way it was told to him by Wyatt Earp. There was no Chihouhwa, no Clemintine, and John Earp died of olf age, and the Clantons weren't cattle rustlers as depicted in the film, they were outlaws. I think I would have enjoyed this film a whole lot more if they created new names for these characters. Why do creators do this with historical films? I know they'll take liberties with history, but Hayao Miyazaki's "final" film "The Wind Rises"is about Jiro Horikoshi, and most of that film was completely fictional to the real Horikoshi. I loved that movie at first but when I found out Miyazaki deliberately changed all of this, I now find it hard to watch. I'm not asking for a documentary, but if you want to change real history that much, why not just create new characters?
Craig: they exist in these drab worlds that don't have enough lighting. Matt at 19:18 I loved that look, it was like he was saying "I've got good lighting." Any other interpretations?
Nomadland is basically a documentary... These are real Nomads, playing versions of themselves. It's more about observing them and their lifestyle, than anything else. (IMO) That's the best way to look at it. I personally feel if they had added more of what Matt was looking for, it would have taken away the authenticity (as far as a fictional narrative goes). You may now be saying, why not just make it a Documentary? That's a fair argument. I would say back, probably to make it more appealing to a general audience. My mom only watched it because Frances McDormand is in it.
Matt, Craig, I've been watching your show for so long and it's become appointment viewing for me. Now I have to say that because I recently watched Ishtar and to my surprise, I loved it! The market chase scene alone was well worth the admission price (the theoretical admission price, that is) and when I re-watched your review, I found myself disagreeing with some of your points- like the idea that the two main characters couldn't both be buffoons, or that we didn't need all the backstory for them. Just saying, Ishtar... underrated movie!
Quick rundown of films of 52, first thing that caught my eye was a film called Jumping Jacks. Seems like a simple comedy, so maybe a little light on discussion, I don't know. A top grosser on the year, 96 minutes long, and it contributes to Matt's goal of having big names featured on the show.
@@blamesocietyfilms I know you rarely cover short films but The Stranger Left No Card is from 1952 and for full length features I'd recommend the underrated Tracy Hepburn flick Pat and Mike and The Sniper a documentary like low budget yet high quality thriller starring Adolph Menjou.
I don't know if you've seen "The Cradle Will Rock", but I think the Bill Murray character in that movie might be a direct reference to "The Great Gabbo"; even down to some of the eccentric behavior.
1943 - The Ox-Bow Incident (Imdb says 1942, but that appears to be an error, considering that Ox-Bow finished shooting in 1943 and was nominated for Best Picture in 1944)
Magic with Anthony Hopkins - a good, creepy ventriloquist movie with great acting. I don't know why, but the acting and script writing in some of these old movies leaves a lot to be desired and Gabbo was poor. Even the old Twilight Zone ventriloquist episode was way more interesting than this.
The "Unitard of Turin" joke had me almost spitting out my drink. Thanks for another wonderful episode!
"Everyone is saying Gabbo this and Gabbo that, but no one is saying worship this! And Jericho that!"
How about, instead of "What I got, you got to get and put it in you", you sing "What I'd like is, I'd like to hug and kiss you."
Hey that's much better! Everyone can enjoy that!
Loved that episode 😆
And the bit where Krusty traumatised the kids with his broken dummy 🤡
"He's not even alive! He's DEAD"
*smashes head*
What's this about Gabbo?
I'm always upset that this show and channel as a whole hasn't blown up more.
Been a watcher since Chad Vader days and the intelligence and repertoire in both of your main series is so great it just makes me angry you don't get more traction. Thank you for another wonderful episode!
“Is it just me does it seem to you the ventriloquist dummy has a very active sexual-social life?” - Jerry Seinfeld
Always happy to hear from Fran Newhaus
Instead of the Logan's Run Woman's weird scream you should use Otto saying "How comical." when a joke fails to land.
We’re sure The Great Gabbo is not a horror movie? I’m terrified. Jeff Dunham shows render me catatonic.
And just the fact that he's doing some supernaturally impossible stuff with the dummy and talking to it in private. If this had just turned into dark shit that would have saved the movie lol
@@danelykins4409 the eating. Why is the eating making it scarier?!!
I think it might actually be! Shudder (a horror streaming website) just added this movie to their website a week ago!
Man I've been going through some shit lately, but watching you guys tear apart a terrible (at least by today's standards?) 1929 ventriloquist act has really brightened my night. Love yall.
He’s got the gift of gab
Oh
What a fantastic episode about a terrible film lol you guys are truly the best review show on CZcams and I thank you for that
You're gonna like him
You're gonna love him
The Simpsons
It's transplendant... Omfg Craig you slayed me there.
"The Unitard of Turin" wins the Internet
You guys sold me on THE FATHER. I've heard it's great, I love those actors, but I just wasn't sure I wanted to watch it, until you described it as you did. "Great dramas are never just dramas." is a terrific insight.
The jokes weren't even bad. That delivery though....
I do hope you're talking about Gabbo and Otto, not Matt and me...
@@craigjohnson6423 absolutely Gabbo and Otto . You and Matt were on point, as usual.
But I do not envy trying to riff this one.
#SeenIt Finally got around to seeing 1917 last night. I was astounded at Roger Deakins’ mastery of the camera paired with Mendes’ love for unbroken shots. It was the most stressful 6 mile walk I’ve ever seen, but one I’d gladly watch again.
Seen it: "I'm A Cyborg, But That's O.K." (06) or "Save The Green Planet!" (03) (cult sci-fi/ comedy suspense masterpiece)? Both are ecclectic little Korean gems that i think would be ripe for a Welcome to the Basement episope.
@4:44: Don't forget ill, lol!
This show always makes me smile. I doubt I’m alone in that. Thanks gang
Have you two seen the 1958 version of The Blob? Steve McQueen's performance is great, except for the fact that he plays a 17 year old despite being 28 and looking like he's nearing 40.
There's nothing wrong with her knees. We just think real knees look weird after decades of airbrushing photos of models.
Just finished watching The Father! I'm really glad you guys talked about it because I had definitely written it off as a "Still Alice" type of movie. I absolutely loved it, excuse me while I go cry now.
Craig's Otto voice sounds just like Shrek's Pinnochio!
This episode had me dying! Great Work guys.
Re: Oscars 2021 - I'd be curious to hear your thoughts on "Judas and the Black Messiah", and how both Daniel Kaluuya and Lakeith Stanfield have been inserted into the "Actor in a Supporting Role" category (effectively leaving "Judas and the Black Messiah" without a lead - unless I am misunderstanding how the Oscars define a "leading role"?).
The Shroud of Vaudeville.
I think people often forget that Borat was a character from Da Ali G Show, so I think the adapted screenplay nomination is because it’s based on the tv show technically.
Just recently saw the killer dummy movie Magic (1978) for the first time and it was better than I thought. Supposedly Gene Wilder was one of the original choice for the lead (played ultimately by Anthony Hopkins)--- which I think may have been a better choice; Wilder was a master of playing insane characters tenuously hiding behind a façade of normalcy. The confrontation scene between Hopkins and Burgess Meredith (seriously underrated actor IMHO) where he challenges Hopkins not to talk in the dummy's voice for 5 minutes is masterfully done piece of tension and suspense.
I love that movie.
For my birthday yesterday, I somehow slipped into watching 3 westerns back to back. I started with the Don Knotts film "The Shakiest Gun in the West" which was quite fun. Then I stumbled on the "Ox Box Incident" I had no idea how tense those final moments were and Dana Andrews gave an amazing performance. I don't think the tension was helped by me already knowing the ending, but it was still such a great movie to watch, thanks for suggesting it :)
Lastly, I watched "My Darling Clemintine" I have mixed feelings about this one. It was a good western, but not a good historical movie and John Ford claims that this was the way it was told to him by Wyatt Earp. There was no Chihouhwa, no Clemintine, and John Earp died of olf age, and the Clantons weren't cattle rustlers as depicted in the film, they were outlaws. I think I would have enjoyed this film a whole lot more if they created new names for these characters.
Why do creators do this with historical films? I know they'll take liberties with history, but Hayao Miyazaki's "final" film "The Wind Rises"is about Jiro Horikoshi, and most of that film was completely fictional to the real Horikoshi. I loved that movie at first but when I found out Miyazaki deliberately changed all of this, I now find it hard to watch. I'm not asking for a documentary, but if you want to change real history that much, why not just create new characters?
You guys gotta watch Minari! I loved it
Really great episode! Sometimes the bad movies make the best episodes
no one:
Chad Vader guy: i don't wanna come off as unsophisticated...
GABBO GABBO HEY!!!
the Octopus scene is in certain TV versions of The Goonies.
Are those still being broadcast by anybody, or maybe archived somewhere?
@@TheLetsRead its a bonus on the bluray. Also depending on how much time freeform channel needs to fill ive seen them show both cuts.
The scariest thing for me while watching these old movies...is that I start to think that everyone in and around the movie are dead! It freaks me out
EAT GABBO?! NOOO!
Speaking of von Stroheim---"La Grande Illusion," one of the great movies. Seen it?
Craig: they exist in these drab worlds that don't have enough lighting.
Matt at 19:18
I loved that look, it was like he was saying "I've got good lighting." Any other interpretations?
Nomadland is basically a documentary...
These are real Nomads, playing versions of themselves. It's more about observing them and their lifestyle, than anything else. (IMO) That's the best way to look at it.
I personally feel if they had added more of what Matt was looking for, it would have taken away the authenticity (as far as a fictional narrative goes).
You may now be saying, why not just make it a Documentary? That's a fair argument. I would say back, probably to make it more appealing to a general audience. My mom only watched it because Frances McDormand is in it.
11:50 -> WHAT?!?!
I thought the sound mixing in Tenet was a mess...maybe Nolan got some inspiration from this movie. ROFL
Look smithers garbo is coming!
Gabbo's hollow baritone needs to be sampled in some trip hop, tout suite!!
13:01 Does Gabbo have a brother named Klaus, from Ubisoft?
I've seen the cut of the Goonies with the octopus!!
23:14 They have done that before, Robert Altman's "Images" (1972)
If you hadn't mentioned the Razzle nomination in the show, I was gonna mention it in the comments, so thank you for addressing it.
Still hoping to hear y'all talk about, or watch, The Art of Self Defense
Or, as Wisconsin natives:
Surviving Edged Weapons
Matt, Craig, I've been watching your show for so long and it's become appointment viewing for me. Now I have to say that because I recently watched Ishtar and to my surprise, I loved it! The market chase scene alone was well worth the admission price (the theoretical admission price, that is) and when I re-watched your review, I found myself disagreeing with some of your points- like the idea that the two main characters couldn't both be buffoons, or that we didn't need all the backstory for them. Just saying, Ishtar... underrated movie!
I wasn't allowed to watch The Simpsons growing up, it might scar me.
I'm 30 and this movie is scarring me.
Really looking forward to crying through The Father movie.
I feel like Nomadland looks very similar to Leave No Trace. I wonder if I'll like it?
Aw, researching stuff with books in the library ... the Before Internet Times ....
Conky's first role.
tastes like burnt almonds! oh-blerg.
speaking of Oscars and undeserving wins (khm Nomadland) - Gigi (1958) - have you seen it?!
Seen it: #alive (yes it is literally named Hashtag Alive)? A rather decent Korean zombie movie. And that's really all there is to it.
Have you seen Taste of Cherry? If not, it isn't too long for the show if you want to watch a foreign language film.
Fran always asks about the best movies
No idea why that would be. Nope. Not a clue. 😁
8:46 poor Brad Garrett from Everybody Loves Raymond!
"The Twonky" (53) please.
What's the only year that hasn't been covered? And what should they cover from it?
1952
@@blamesocietyfilms Too bad the "Greatest Show on Earth" is too long for the basement. I would only watch that movie vicariously through you.
Quick rundown of films of 52, first thing that caught my eye was a film called Jumping Jacks. Seems like a simple comedy, so maybe a little light on discussion, I don't know. A top grosser on the year, 96 minutes long, and it contributes to Matt's goal of having big names featured on the show.
@@blamesocietyfilms Maybe "We're Not Married!" with Ginger Rogers, Marilyn Monroe, and more for February?
@@blamesocietyfilms I know you rarely cover short films but The Stranger Left No Card is from 1952 and for full length features I'd recommend the underrated Tracy Hepburn flick Pat and Mike and The Sniper a documentary like low budget yet high quality thriller starring Adolph Menjou.
I don't know if you've seen "The Cradle Will Rock", but I think the Bill Murray character in that movie might be a direct reference to "The Great Gabbo"; even down to some of the eccentric behavior.
Can you guys do some newer movies? also how about a scene it for mother !
But Freud indeed.
I thought the dummy would come alive
Wow we're all getting old.
Now it's just catfish roe & Chevettes
is the same great gabbo parodied on the simpsons?
Indeed
Matt's got a thing going on with his hair
Tell me about it...
Guess you guys got your vaccine. So did I. So we should be dropping like flies any minute now. 🤭
Fucking flies
@@GreatWightSpark my bad, fucking flies 🤭
I know Matt is not a fan of Americans talking with UK slag, but as an American Student in Scotland am I allowed
?
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Where are the face coverings? I’m very worried they did the research after watching this.
Borat is an adapted screenplay because the character comes from Da Ali G Show.
I suppose, but that still seems like a stretch
Actually you guys still have two years you have not seen any movies from. 1943 and 1952.
1943 - The Ox-Bow Incident (Imdb says 1942, but that appears to be an error, considering that Ox-Bow finished shooting in 1943 and was nominated for Best Picture in 1944)
@@blamesocietyfilms Oh yeah. You're right. Sorry Letterboxd also says 1942.
Ray J. JOHNSON
Ol' grey nag, she ain't what she used to be, ain't what she used to be..
And now, the crazy old man singers!
Yes. The name Johnson has always been a challenge for me.
Yay! No masks, now i can watch the show again!
Magic with Anthony Hopkins - a good, creepy ventriloquist movie with great acting. I don't know why, but the acting and script writing in some of these old movies leaves a lot to be desired and Gabbo was poor. Even the old Twilight Zone ventriloquist episode was way more interesting than this.
Who needs Razzies when a Borat film is nominated for an Oscar or Shape of Water wins Best Picture...the Oscars are long past useful or relevant.
This must be an early contender for worst film of the season