Moses (the clock caretaker/narrator) is one of the most likeable characters ever, and the hero of this film, imo. He saves Norville's life! All of his lines are golden. The scene where he busts out laughing at Amy Archer when she claims to be "happy" is one of my favorites. I was happy to see it was included here.
Good reaction, the tangential info is interesting. Like other Coen comedies, _Proxy_ fell flat upon release and never quite found it's audience. Watching it again recently, I loved it - ahead of it's time. Newman & Leigh are gold.
Such an underrated movie! It's from the same pairing of the Coen brothers and Sam Raimi as the much-maligned Crimewave, and it inhabits the same stylised, cartoonish universe. Thanks, Alexa, for introducing me to the ballet-homage layer of this film buff's film. Be sure to frame-advance the jobs board at the beginning - it's an easter egg of absurd job titles!
"You know, for kids." Fun Fact: Both products made by Norville Barnes (the Hula-Hoop and the Frisbee) are products of the Wham-O company. Impossible Hudsucker Fact: Joel Silver wanted Tom Cruise to star as Norville Barnes, but the Coens insisted on Tim Robbins. Historical Fact: The death of Waring Hudsucker was inspired by a real-life incident. On February 3, 1975, Eli Black, the CEO of the United Fruit Company, smashed an office window with his briefcase and jumped to his death from the 44th floor of the Pan Am Building in New York City.
Only connection I can see with Christmas is Charles Durning who played Mr. Hudsucker was Santa in "It Nearly Wasn't Christmas" "Mrs. Santa Claus" "Elmo Saves Christmas" "Mr. St. Nick" and "A Boyfriend for Christmas". Maybe someone's internal IMDB had a hiccup?
I love this movie, but listening to your take on this was amazing. I loved your reaction about ballet, which is something I've never gotten into. I knew the music was familiar, but had no idea about how much was from Spartacus.
Love this movie and great to hear your Khatchatourian shout-outs! Although Carter Burwell is one of the greatest film composers alive and we love him. And the asides to other movies & sources were great.
I saw this movie on late night cable television way back in 1997, and just like you, I was hooked after Hudsucker jumped out of the window! Jennifer Jason Leigh is at her best. I watch it every New Year's Eve and it keeps getting funnier every single time I see it! If you liked this, I highly recommend other films by The Coen Brothers: "The Big Lebowski", "True Grit", "Raising Arizona", and "O Brother, Where Art Thou" are their funnier ones; "No Country for Old Men" and the black & white "The Man Who Wasn't There" are serious crime/thrillers. "O Brother..." is a musical based off of the brothers' vague understanding of "Homer's Odyssey". (I love it as much as I love "THP"!) Thanks for talking about the music and its' origins. I love the soundtrack and now I *have* to see (and hear) where it originally came from!
Khachaturian is an incredible composer. Thanks for those shout outs!!! This is a very fun, whimsical film that appears to play tribute to those 30s and 40s movies from Frank Capra and His Girl Friday.
I’ve had this movie in my collection for many years and truly loved the directing and art directing. This production truly captured the perfect balance of campiness and comic magic. I’m a big fan of movie soundtrack but never realized the ballet roots behind the score. The tension and resolve between the romantic leads really works. And it doesn’t hurt having one of my all-time favorite character actors Bruce Campbell in a supporting role. So glad you got to see and enjoy this film. Keep the reaction videos coming. The director is of course Sam Rami, same director of Doctor Strange Multiverse of Madness.
I've loved the score to this (and the movie, course) for years and always thought it was just Carter Burwell (as it's credited.) Thank you *so much* for showing me where the theme actually comes from. Helluva accidental Christmas present, Alexa. Thank you, thank, thank you!
Don't blame Carter Burwell. Blame Warner Brothers. There were lots of issues with WB (the spoiling poster, the crappy trailer, casting fights, etc) and hence it's the only movie The Coen's made for WB. Carter Burwell *is* a genius, but he definitely remixes a lotta stuff. The score to Blair Witch 2 (not a _bad_ movie, surprisingly) is remixed sound effects from the first. The Generals Daughter (definitely don't see) has an awesome score mixed between military cadences and old recordings of traditional Creole songs.
@@alexachipman his score for Millers Crossing ( *fantastic* flick...trigger: few bits of _very_ bloody violence...but just a few) is heartbreaking and beautiful. Now I'm wondering if it's drawn from something other. If so, I wanna find said Other! Again: cheers for teaching me some stuff. I just ordered a Blu ray of the ballet Spartacus and I'm *really* looking forward to it.
If you're inclined: look up the opening score bit to The General's Daughter - "She Begins to Lie." It's oddly sublime. Again: never watch said movie. It's well made for what it is, but what it is is a crime-procedual that involves a boat load of sexual assault. And trigger: John Travolta.
The music is centered on Khachaturian's work, "Spartacus" and "Gayaneh" (The Saber Dance). Yes, I'm rushing with a comment, which you'll probably make on your own.
New to your channel............WOW! I learned a lot from you (unusual for reaction videos)..........."Proxy" is one of my favorite Coen Brothers movies (besides credit snafus.......but that's Hollywood for ya)...........really enjoyed this. Thanks for post.
I think your commentary is far more enjoyable than the film. 😊 Also, you're actually selling a teddy bear sized shirt? I'm unfortunately moving soon so ordering one would be complicated right now but otherwise I would be screaming, TAKE MY MONEY!
@@alexachipman Duh, of course the bear comes with the shirt. 🙃 I was actually thinking, that'd look great on my teddy bear, a well-loved vintage Steiff (was brand new when my grandmother gifted him to me). I believe he's a Zotty?
I liked the movie but let's talk Spartacus. Most Brits of my generation are very familiar with the music which was used on the main theme for a much loved series The Onedin Line. czcams.com/video/L2IuPjpAHnI/video.html
"It's a wonderful life", combined with at least 3 other Capra classics: Mr Deeds comes to to town, Meet John Doe, Mr Smith goes to Washington. All 3 have would be cynical woman reporter, Doe and Smith get manipulated by literally same big killer whale (Edward Arnold).
Hi Alexa, I only knew the Spartacus theme that you mentioned from this film, as the theme to a BBC Tv drama Series called (The Onedin Line) from the early `70`s - 1980. see :- czcams.com/video/L2IuPjpAHnI/video.html
Moses (the clock caretaker/narrator) is one of the most likeable characters ever, and the hero of this film, imo. He saves Norville's life! All of his lines are golden. The scene where he busts out laughing at Amy Archer when she claims to be "happy" is one of my favorites. I was happy to see it was included here.
Good reaction, the tangential info is interesting. Like other Coen comedies, _Proxy_ fell flat upon release and never quite found it's audience. Watching it again recently, I loved it - ahead of it's time. Newman & Leigh are gold.
Such an underrated movie! It's from the same pairing of the Coen brothers and Sam Raimi as the much-maligned Crimewave, and it inhabits the same stylised, cartoonish universe. Thanks, Alexa, for introducing me to the ballet-homage layer of this film buff's film. Be sure to frame-advance the jobs board at the beginning - it's an easter egg of absurd job titles!
"You know, for kids."
Fun Fact: Both products made by Norville Barnes (the Hula-Hoop and the Frisbee) are products of the Wham-O company.
Impossible Hudsucker Fact: Joel Silver wanted Tom Cruise to star as Norville Barnes, but the Coens insisted on Tim Robbins.
Historical Fact: The death of Waring Hudsucker was inspired by a real-life incident. On February 3, 1975, Eli Black, the CEO of the United Fruit Company, smashed an office window with his briefcase and jumped to his death from the 44th floor of the Pan Am Building in New York City.
Canadian music group, Great Big Sea used this film as the basis for the music video for their song, When I’m Up (I Can’t Get Down) in 1997.
Yay! Thank you for watching this.
Only connection I can see with Christmas is Charles Durning who played Mr. Hudsucker was Santa in "It Nearly Wasn't Christmas" "Mrs. Santa Claus" "Elmo Saves Christmas" "Mr. St. Nick" and "A Boyfriend for Christmas". Maybe someone's internal IMDB had a hiccup?
I love this movie, but listening to your take on this was amazing. I loved your reaction about ballet, which is something I've never gotten into. I knew the music was familiar, but had no idea about how much was from Spartacus.
my ballet knowlege is zero but have seen singing in the rain and saw those comparisons ...enjoyed the movie and the pasionate reaction
Love this movie and great to hear your Khatchatourian shout-outs! Although Carter Burwell is one of the greatest film composers alive and we love him. And the asides to other movies & sources were great.
I saw this movie on late night cable television way back in 1997, and just like you, I was hooked after Hudsucker jumped out of the window! Jennifer Jason Leigh is at her best. I watch it every New Year's Eve and it keeps getting funnier every single time I see it!
If you liked this, I highly recommend other films by The Coen Brothers: "The Big Lebowski", "True Grit", "Raising Arizona", and "O Brother, Where Art Thou" are their funnier ones; "No Country for Old Men" and the black & white "The Man Who Wasn't There" are serious crime/thrillers. "O Brother..." is a musical based off of the brothers' vague understanding of "Homer's Odyssey". (I love it as much as I love "THP"!)
Thanks for talking about the music and its' origins. I love the soundtrack and now I *have* to see (and hear) where it originally came from!
Khachaturian is an incredible composer. Thanks for those shout outs!!!
This is a very fun, whimsical film that appears to play tribute to those 30s and 40s movies from Frank Capra and His Girl Friday.
I’ve had this movie in my collection for many years and truly loved the directing and art directing. This production truly captured the perfect balance of campiness and comic magic. I’m a big fan of movie soundtrack but never realized the ballet roots behind the score. The tension and resolve between the romantic leads really works. And it doesn’t hurt having one of my all-time favorite character actors Bruce Campbell in a supporting role. So glad you got to see and enjoy this film. Keep the reaction videos coming. The director is of course Sam Rami, same director of Doctor Strange Multiverse of Madness.
I've loved the score to this (and the movie, course) for years and always thought it was just Carter Burwell (as it's credited.) Thank you *so much* for showing me where the theme actually comes from. Helluva accidental Christmas present, Alexa. Thank you, thank, thank you!
Don't blame Carter Burwell. Blame Warner Brothers. There were lots of issues with WB (the spoiling poster, the crappy trailer, casting fights, etc) and hence it's the only movie The Coen's made for WB.
Carter Burwell *is* a genius, but he definitely remixes a lotta stuff. The score to Blair Witch 2 (not a _bad_ movie, surprisingly) is remixed sound effects from the first. The Generals Daughter (definitely don't see) has an awesome score mixed between military cadences and old recordings of traditional Creole songs.
Sounds like he is an awesome arranger / orchestrator!
@@alexachipman his score for Millers Crossing ( *fantastic* flick...trigger: few bits of _very_ bloody violence...but just a few) is heartbreaking and beautiful. Now I'm wondering if it's drawn from something other. If so, I wanna find said Other! Again: cheers for teaching me some stuff. I just ordered a Blu ray of the ballet Spartacus and I'm *really* looking forward to it.
If you're inclined: look up the opening score bit to The General's Daughter - "She Begins to Lie." It's oddly sublime.
Again: never watch said movie. It's well made for what it is, but what it is is a crime-procedual that involves a boat load of sexual assault. And trigger: John Travolta.
I don't know which other Coen Bros. films you've seen...there are lots of great ones. My particular favorite is O Brother Where Art Thou.
Yay I have been waiting for people to discover this film. It’s so quirky. I just love it!
The music is centered on Khachaturian's work, "Spartacus" and "Gayaneh" (The Saber Dance).
Yes, I'm rushing with a comment, which you'll probably make on your own.
Pretty much the entire reaction is just me obsessing over the music 😅
@@alexachipman I know you have to skip, but the scene of "The Hoop and its boy", stunning visually and musically.
@@alexachipman took me years to track the theme czcams.com/video/DoIhx7aGwNI/video.html
@@zvimur Yes, I recognized that one during editing. I have the advantage that he's been one of my favorite composers since I was about five.
@@zvimur Agreed, but I can't show more than 10 minutes of footage, and those 10 minutes have to follow certain rules as well :)
Now I have to seek out Spartacus.
I just ordered a Blu ray. I'm genuinely, really excited! Thank you, Alexa, for taking us to school!
New to your channel............WOW! I learned a lot from you (unusual for reaction videos)..........."Proxy" is one of my favorite Coen Brothers movies (besides credit snafus.......but that's Hollywood for ya)...........really enjoyed this. Thanks for post.
"Just make him a juice, he won't know the difference." That is genuinely funny. Your cultural frame of reference is genuinely impressive.
I think your commentary is far more enjoyable than the film. 😊
Also, you're actually selling a teddy bear sized shirt? I'm unfortunately moving soon so ordering one would be complicated right now but otherwise I would be screaming, TAKE MY MONEY!
Thank you! The bear comes wearing the shirt, it was just so adorable.
@@alexachipman Duh, of course the bear comes with the shirt. 🙃
I was actually thinking, that'd look great on my teddy bear, a well-loved vintage Steiff (was brand new when my grandmother gifted him to me). I believe he's a Zotty?
Kevin Murphy: "Jefferson Starship: The Next Generation is playing this Saturday at the High Regency Ballroom if you want to go."😄
I'm still getting over the Star Wars: Holiday Special...
All the references to the Spartacus ballet in this review, I can't help but wonder if you've seen the Kirk Douglas film?
Of course!
You know, for kids
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I liked the movie but let's talk Spartacus. Most Brits of my generation are very familiar with the music which was used on the main theme for a much loved series The Onedin Line. czcams.com/video/L2IuPjpAHnI/video.html
I´ve been to Petaluma //JJ Sweden
You are not the average reactor. You schooled me.I am subscribed.. Twice.
"It's a wonderful life", combined with at least 3 other Capra classics: Mr Deeds comes to to town, Meet John Doe, Mr Smith goes to Washington.
All 3 have would be cynical woman reporter, Doe and Smith get manipulated by literally same big killer whale (Edward Arnold).
Love it's a wonderful life movie it's a Christmas classic 🎅
Hi Alexa, I only knew the Spartacus theme that you mentioned from this film, as the theme to a BBC Tv drama Series called (The Onedin Line) from the early `70`s - 1980.
see :- czcams.com/video/L2IuPjpAHnI/video.html
Cohen Brother films are hard for me to enjoy . There have only been two I liked: Fargo and Ballad of Buster Scruggs.