My Blue Heaven (1990) | (Almost) Cult Classics
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- What if GoodFellas had been a comedy? My Blue Heaven answers that.
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My Blue Heaven is a 1990 American crime black comedy film directed by Herbert Ross, written by Nora Ephron, and starring Steve Martin, Rick Moranis, and Joan Cusack. This is the third film in which Martin and Moranis starred together. It has been noted for its relationship to Goodfellas, which was released one month later. Both films are based on the life of Henry Hill, although the character is renamed "Vincent 'Vinnie' Antonelli" in My Blue Heaven. - Zábava
This channel could be called “Movies that you loved as a kid that are criminally underrated”
I was going to say I watched this nearly a hundred times as a kid and forgot about it.
The series is the wrong name, absolutely. more like "movies that were never that great that i kinda remember watching as a kid and are kinda cute"
@@CSM100MK2 I believe that domain name is taken.
@@HatsOffEntertainment Yep. And you know who has it? Me! I scooped it up back in 1994. The waiting game is over. Time to reap my rewards. I will sell it to you for one video about Sheen Brothers classic "Men At Work" but I'd be willing to settle for a video about "Summer School" or anything else with Fabiana Udenio in it.
Yeah that really roles off the tongue
"Let me ask you--have you ever been wrong?"
"Yes. Once."
"The shoes, right? The shoes are tragic!"
It was the socks lmao
I just saw this a few nights ago.
My dad loved it, so it's my way of having him around still.
I love that. I introduced this to my oldest recently and was kind of thinking the same. It's on a very short list of movies I've watched more than most other films because they make me happy and I never get tired of them. Hope my kids do the same as you one day.
This movie taught me how to properly take care on my dress suit properly.
Absolutely!
Same. Also, they did the same thing on an ep of Seinfeld iirc. Wonder if they got it from this movie.
I always think of this scene. I'll change in to other pants because of this.
As I read this the scene came up lol
I still quote this movie on a regular basis. Often to the confusion of those around me.
What's arugula?
"It's a veg-e-ta-ble".
I never heard of ARUGULA. I only know the term rucola or rocket.
SAME! "What a day for a mow" "Wow a hundred" "Guys, I'm in the middle of an anecdote" "What do you think?" I still watch it regularly it never gets old.
I love arugula and looked it up after seeing this. And I quote this regularly.
"With Danny Devito or Arnold Schwarzenegger in mind for Vinny"
Well, they are twins and all.
I can see why Martin asked them what the fuck they were on and took the Vinnie role himself xD
I can NOT see Devito OR Scwarzenegger playing a street-wise chatterbox ITALIAN mobster xD
@@2Scribble Well Devito did in Wise Guys
Because DeVito is Irish, am I right
This was my introduction to Steve Martin. I really liked this movie.
I wish I hadn't just heard of this gem at 27:[
You should consider covering 1984's "Johnny Dangerously". Another criminally underrated mob comedy starring Michael Keaton of all people. It's a great almost cult classic!
"Once." ☝🏻
These Fargin Iceholes!
Also one of the very first movies ever to receive a PG-13 rating!
Not to mention, it has one of my favorite Weird Al songs in the opening.
And Joe Piscopo...
Watching your retrospective, I remembered a quote from the movie that I hadn't thought of in years "It's dangerous for you to be here in the frozen food section." '"Why's that?" "Because you could melt all this stuff!" Thanks for bringing it back!
Wow. As soon as I read that, I could see that scene in my head. She looked so hot in that movie, Carol Kane. I can still remember that.
@@danfred7127 Carol Kane is great! And what a great underrated performance from Steve Martin. They both sell that scene so well. I had nearly forgotten about this movie until Joe did this retrospective. He’s made me want to watch it again.
@@EverydayTape Me too, I hadn't thought about this movie in years. When I was a kid it was on HBO constantly, I think I watched it every time I saw it was on. Maybe I'll watch it tonight.
@@danfred7127 right on!
How's the turtle Mrs Stubbs still kills me
This came to PPV shortly after my family got a scrambler. I can't count how many times I watched it as a kid
Me too!!!
@@freddyvidz that & the 1st 'Puppet Master' were always on a loop. Black boxes were the best!
omg i completely forgot bout that tech, i had a friend that had one the only thing we couldnt get was wwf ppv. wow its been like 20 or so years since i heard of a scrambler
This era of Steve Martin was the biggest case of leading man identity crisis. You should totally do a video on Leap of Faith.
I know Leap of Faith. It was an atypical role for him, but he showed much depth and sincerity in one of his few dramatic roles. I also like "Leap of Faith" . He shows the humanity in an otherwise crooked human being.
Loved that movie
And throw in 'L.A. Story' while we're at it.
@@postmodernrecycler OMFG that scene on the freeway, dude.
At least he took a risk....Steve is a true artist: acts, plays banjo with the best of em, sings, and dances at a level to rival Fred Astaire. See “Pennies From Heaven”. He choreographed those dances
This movie was filmed in the town I grew up in. I was 10 years old when they shot the movie and I remember going over to see them film one night in the local grocery store. I remember seeing Steve Martin in that crazy haircut through the window in the supermarket. Thinking it was such a strange look for him. I love watching this movie now as it is a perfectly shot time capsule of my home town when I was a kid. Wish there were more scenes available.
Edit: I also remember seeing this in the local downtown theater when it premiered. The front of this very theater shows up in the movie when they take the limo to the baseball game. The entire theater erupted into cheers when that scene appeared. Great memory.
"In case I wanna read it more than once" That line hit me so hard
Siskel and Ebert are full of Scungilli!! This movie is an absolute classic lead by two terrific actors. This movie never gets old to me and has so many memorable lines. Remember, "What the frig is this? It's a popover. There's nothing in it." They don't make them like that nowadays.
I've always loathed Ebert, he was a pompous asshat. Guy shit on sooooo many very enjoyable movies that it's maddening.
I agree this is a good movie among Martin and Moranis best. It gets much better though with repeat viewings. Had S&E revisited it right after Goodfellas I think they would have appreciated it more. It took me a couple viewings to genuinely like it.
This is one of my favorite movies of all time! It hit HBO when I was a kid and I would watch it over and over.
A seriously underrated flick. I can see how it's not everyone's cup of tea, but it's a solid comedy. One of my classic favorites.
I'm so glad you did a tribute to My Blue Heaven! I was hoping for this! This film is such a treasure from my childhood! I also find it funny how they portray San Diego, a place I know well and hold near and dear to my heart. I have my own fond memories of going to Padres games at the old Jack Murphy Stadium. My best friend in high school spent his early childhood in San Luis Obispo, another filming location, and was asked to be an extra in this movie! I guess my personal connections to this film run deep XD A true gem!
Yup, I’m from SLO myself and remember this being filmed there when I was a kid. So funny to see those scenes spliced with the SD scenes. As though these towns are close by but in reality about 350 miles apart.
"They made me leave my dog behind."
"They wouldn't let you take your dog?"
"He only answered to his name."
"What was his name?"
"'Fongool.'"
Seriously, that might be my favorite movie line of all time.
If you look closely at his lips you can see him say "Fuck you."
@@johngore5127
That's the whole joke isn't it?!
@@johngore5127 "Fongool" is the Italian-American equivalent. And personally, I think it's funnier this way.
@@JohnDoe-wq5eu Only if you know Italian, which I don't.
@@DannyBeans
Wow, that was way more clever than I was expecting it to be.
"Hey, look who's here, Barney Coppersmith ! What a coincidence !"
"Coincidence? What are you talking about, Vinnie ? You invited me."
"It's an expression !
I grew up watching this with my grandparents when I would visit, and just recently re-watched it since they've passed on. Still great!
This is my second favorite Steve Martin movie. Right behind Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid.
I'd pick The Man With Two Brains
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.
The jerk then this for me.
I just finished this movie based on this recommendation
Great movie! Not perfect, but pretty good.
I also watched Splitting Heirs with Rick and Eric Idle. Rough around the edges but also pretty good.
Anything Eric idle touches is gold
Exactly. Not flawless but funny and endearing with good performances by Martin, Moranis and Cusak.
"It's dangerous for you to be in the frozen food section.
You could melt all this stuff."
No "almost" about it. This IS a classic!
"It's a veg-e-table" lol
Agreed.
Love that scene!
"What a day for a mow!"
I knew I was the only that would remember that line.
The existence of the TV show "Wiseguy" was on the air when Goodfellas was in production and released, also contributed to the name change.
‘In case I want to read it more than once.” One of my all time favorite lines of dialogue ever.
“It’s a veg-e-ta-ble.” Another great line
LOVE this movie. I own multiple copies in case I want to watch it more than once...
"..I thought you never [knew about guns].."
Vinnie (tossing away pistol): "I lied.."
Bill Irwin stole the whole movie with his dancing scene.
As someone who loves to watch obscure movies from the 70s, 80s, and 90s, this series of videos is right up my alley. One movie that I think should definitely be covered is 1996's "My Fellow Americans" starring Jack Lemmon and James Garner.
Great choice...Nobody ever talks about My Fellow Americans....Great on the run type comedy
I love My Fellow Americans! Love when it hits hbo
Rick Moranis' FBI character always has a serious seatbelt problem.
Arugula... It’s a veggie-table.
I LOVE this movie! Thank you for this video.
How could you not mention The Merengue or how stellar Joan's arc is, or the brilliant scene of Vinnie meeting his second wife... the video needs to be longer, is all I'm saying. Love this film.
I like to leave a lot out for those who haven’t seen the movie!
Or literally everything Bill Irwin does as Kirby.
I remember telling my parents the lightbulb joke without knowing why it was funny or what I was saying. Needless to say I got a good talking to.
I collect VHS and I randomly found this movie for like 10 cents at a thrift store. I'll buy anything with these actors in it. I LOVED it and still watch this movie about once a year. This should absolutely be a cult classic.
When I was a kid I remember when this was in pay per view. It used to give the first 15 minutes free and then scramble. To this day I have never seen past 15 minutes))
"What's the difference between a lightbulb and a pregnant woman?"
"You can unscrew the lightbulb."
I love how you edited Vinny to tell Siskel "fuck you". That was inspired! I too loved this movie as a child.
Siskel and Ebert had the most useless film reviews for people not interested in the history of cinema. Everyone who watched it was waiting for the down-low on whether a film was worth watching, and it never delivered.
I love this movie so much! So many great lines. Very underrated.
My Blue Heaven is such an underrated gem.
Not "Almost" a cult classic. This IS a cult classic for the real ones 👌
I own my blue heaven on DVD and VHS. It was one of my favorite movies as a kid.
I LOVE his Christmas story at the end...
'5 o'clock Christmas morning, I run downstairs and look under the tree and what do I find? Uncle Alfresco, dead on the floor, shot through the back of the head. Plus no bicycle. It was a disappointing Christmas on many levels.'
This movie has one of my favorite character exposition moments of all time; When Agent Barney Coopersmith (Moranis) sits alone in the office doing paperwork at night, when the TV station signs off and the National Anthem begins to play. This prompts Coopersmith to stand and place his hand over his heart. This 30 second scene says so much about his character.
Yeah, Rick Moranis is a true blue American Patriot. *NOT*
@@loginregional Not sure how to take this comment. I was speaking to what this action represented in terms of the character he's portraying. I know Rick Moranis is famously from France.
@@TheGhostofGonzo5586 It's just so odd. Rick grew up some twenty miles from me and the thought of him standing to attention with his hand over his heart to the 'Murican anthem... it's hilarious. Just another player in the Canadian Conspiracy. Oh, and about the France comment, that was the Coneheads. They were *not* aliens from Remulak.
@@loginregional I seen the Coneheads. They were the ones who had rainbow suspenders, did the hand gesture, and said "Nanu, Nanu."
@@TheGhostofGonzo5586 No, that was the Vulcanians in Star Wars
The cast in this is amazing, it’s also strange to see Martin and Moranis paired again in a film. It works so well.
They worked together also in Parenthood, a really solid dramatic comedy movie. Its both hilarious and really sad but they gave great performances
I love this movie, i used to have it on Laserdisc❗
It was the mid-90s, I was eleven years old, and my dad gave me a blank VHS tape to record whatever I wanted off the TV.
All excited, I started leafing through the TV Guide, looking for stuff to record. I see a listing for a comedy called "My Blue Heaven". Never heard of it. The synopsis sounded cool, and I knew who Rick Moranis and Steve Martin were.
So I gave it a chance, recorded it, and have been a fan ever since, even though I didn't fully understand it back then.
I need to upgrade to the DVD soon, as this is a criminally underrated flick.
Thanks for the trip down memory lane, Joe! -Jex
Joe, you are like my long, lost, couch potato brother who subscribed to HBO replays and mid 90s Comedy Central Saturday’s . Love the channel man. Keep it up.
This movie is such an underrated classic. I love this movie
I instantly grabbed this when I saw it at the Thrift Store. You have turned me on to so many films that I ended up adoring. Thank you
Joan Cusack, is soooo very Highly Underrated.
Does the movie ever reveal the Rick Moranis character's pancake system? if it doesn't, that's gonna keep me up at night
yes
post credit scene
My brother in law has the same pancake system.
I used to watch this movie with my dad, good times. I remember him explaining the Lightbulb Joke to me. I love this movie.
"You see a problem, I see potential."
Man, I love this film. I saw it opening night in the theater. Insanely quotable.
Yes! I totally forgot about this movie. Thanks for reminding me of this almost cult classic.
Dude I swear to god we have the same taste In movies: every single movie you have reviewed, I grew up with
Get over yourself
@@CSM100MK2 ok chad
One of my all time favorites!
This was one of my favorite movies growing up. However many years later I still find myself quoting parts of it. Was really hoping i'd see it here eventually!
My mom took me to see this on my tenth birthday. God bless her.
I learned the best pancake syrup method from watching Bosch: put a layer of syrup on the plate before you put on the pancakes....
As former little league baseball player, I was so jealous of that amazing field he had built for the kids. Definitely one of my personal favorite lazy Sunday movies.
That field exists in San Luis Obispo. The team is called the Blues stadium.
How is this the first I've ever heard of this movie? Rick Moranis is one of my all-time favorite people and I absolutely adore Steve Martin and Joan Cusack. I'm going to have to search for this one.
This movie was released in 1989.
Love this movie. My dad actually introduced me to it about 15 or so years ago after he found the DVD in a bargain bin. Lots of quotable moments.
I had that VCR growing up and just recently bought it again.
Thank you for a great video. One of my favorites since the first time I watched it, watched it about 10 times and now I'm going to go watch it again. And, I've always believed that this was the second half of the Goodfellows story.
Love this movie!!!
If it doesn’t have Jeffrey Jones, it’s not an Almost Cult Classic.
Too bad he turned out to be a [REDACTED DUE TO CZcams BULLSHIT]* .
*Thanks, Susan.
Thank you so much...I love this movie, quote it all the time.
My favorite movie of all time! Thank you for checking it out and actually having positive things to say! I was super excited when I saw this in my subscription feed!
I grew up watching this movie on VHS and now I’ve seen it at least 500 times, personally, I think it’s a masterpiece, will always make a smile or laugh come, as he said in the video it’s one of the best mob comedy’s ever, it’s just downright goofy and if anything like this remotely came out today, people would be loving it compared to the slop getting put out to theaters now adays
I saw this in theaters when it came out and loved it. I appreciate it way more now that I understand the majority of the jokes.
one of my mom’s favorite movies; grew up watching this one.
This movie gets watched at least once a year at my house.
I love My Blue Heaven. Such a fun setup
Thanks for posting this video! I haven't seen this in so long! Great movie!
" Arugula... it's a veg-uh-tuh-bul." 🤣🤣🤣
I watched my Dad's VHS of this movie as a kid like a hundred times. This and "Pure Luck" were the big standouts for me! :)
Pure Luck is great....Martin Short and Danny Glover were great together
This is why I love your channel man. That's the exact kind of movie I know I would've watched constantly as a kid and I know I will love today.
“What a day for a _mow,_ huh?”
My favorite line 😄
I freakin LOVE this movie!! I was excited to see u did this video!!
Have seen bits and pieces of this movie, and I love it-especially when Martin is at the grocery store and he says "F🤬 You" at the old lady🤣.
I love this channel man; as soon as an episode pops up I make time to smoke a bowl and enjoy !
One of my favorite Steve Martin movies.
One of my all time favorite Steve Martin films.
One of my favorite movies. Thanks for including so many of the funny scenes.
Thanks for a brilliant review. Cheers!
This movie is on tubi tv so I definitely have to check it out now
Sweet, good lord, tubi has so many things I need to watch.
One of my all time favorite movies
This is one of my favorite movies
One of my favorite movies.
This movie deserved a tv show series with these 2
I love this movie. One of my favorites! Steve Martin at his best on this one!
After 1981's Pennies from Heaven, Steve Martin re-teamed once again with filmmaker
Herbert Ross on their newest project, My Blue Heaven. Released by Warner Bros in the
fall of 1990 with marvelous results.
How come I've never heard of this til now!
I don't know how many times I've seen this movie. Probably well into the triple digits by now. I have never not laughed when the kid in the grocery store says, "have a nice day." And Vinny turns back and just says, "Fuck you."
Saw this opening night... Hysterically funny... Still laugh just as loud upon rewatching... Endlessly quotable and one of my favorites ever😆😆😆😆
Just watched this movie for the first time. It's... surprisingly really good. Didn't think I'd enjoy it this much!
Oh my god yes!!!!
I don't think you've ever made a bad video on this channel ever man! Bravo!
All of your videos are insightful, entertaining and unique!
I'm so glad to see that someone covers forgotten about films that I remember enjoying when I was younger.
All of these are pure gems just like this channel! Again, bravo!
-J🃏
I just watched this a week ago... I found it on Tubi of all places... you are in my mind