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The title kind of says it all, doesn't it? While 2023 will likely be remembered as a particularly strong year for cinema, they all can't be winners. In this episode, Keith and Ev each pick their five least favorite films of the year, which include a number of major box office successes. We're sure everyone's responses to our insulting the films they love will be measured and thoughtful, though. GET IN LOSERS WE'RE GOING FILM BASHING.00:00 - Intro / Ban them all03:00 - "Saltburn"03:16 - "65"03:38 - "Sound of Freedom"07:28 - "Renfield"07:45 - "You People"08:23 - "Best Christmas Ever"11:36 - "Five Nights at Freddy's"12:57 - "Ghosted"17:17 - "Wonka"21:38 - "Old Dads"23:44 - "The Flash"25:18 - "Fast X"27:01 - "White Men Can't Jump"29:10 - "House Party"For more film reviews, movie reviews, worst films of 2023, worst movies 2023, film discussions, film analysis, bad movies, bad movie reviews, and more, please consider subscribing to our channel. Thank you so much for watching.Check out our Patreon, where we have exclusive episodes: http://www.patreon.com/thebluffcouncil#WorstFilms2023 #WorstMovies #Top5WorstMovies
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It's that time of the year again! Actually, we're a little behind. But that's what makes us COOL, ok, guys? We march to the beat of our own drummer. And he's always a little behind. But it's COOL. Anyways... you're wondering: "What are the best films of 2023? What movies were the best in 2023? Best movies list 2023?" Because you always wonder things in ideal SEO phrases, and thank you for that.We each picked five! And there were surprises... Let's go.00:00 - Intro / Good Housekeeping03:43 - "Anatomy of a Fall"03:55 - "Priscilla"04:04 - "Theater Camp"04:23 - "Guy Ritchie's The Covenant"04:37 - "Asteroid City"05:35 - "No Hard Feelings"05:52 - "They Cloned Tyrone"06:37 - "Ferrari"10:30 - "Somewhere in Queens"12:30 - "Poor Things"16:20 - "Blackberry"18:37 - "The Holdovers"20:38 - Da'Vine Joy Randolph's Boston accent...23:37 - "Leave the World Behind"26:38 - The Obamas and why you all need to start prepping like YESTERDAY28:26 - "The Zone of Interest"31:47 - "Past Lives"37:10 - "Killers of the Flower Moon"39:35 - "Saltburn"47:28 - "Oppenheimer"For more movie reviews, new movie reviews, film reviews, best of 2023 movies, film discussions, film analysis, best movies 2023, Saltburn reaction, and more... please consider subscribing to our channel and finding us on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/thebluffcouncilThank you so much for watching.#BestMovies2023 #BestFilms #Top5BestMovies
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The Bluff Council is turning 100 and just as you would expect, we are confused, cranky, and constantly screaming our thoughts into the void. In celebration of this momentous event, we are doing something special: two films in one episode! And what a natural pairing: "On Golden Pond," the 1981 classic starring Henry Fonda, Katherine Hepburn, and Jane Fonda, and that focuses on the challenges of aging, complex family dynamics, and a genuine fear of mortality, and "There's Something About Mary," the 1998 movie where Cameron Diaz smears c** in her hair. Oh, but it is so much more than just that, isn't it...?Join us as we take a joyous romp into these two famous films and what makes them so memorable and so fun. If you've ever watched even just a snippet of one of our episodes, thank you. We genuinely appreciate you. We regret to inform you, we'll be here for at least a hundred more. THANK YOU ALL.00:00 - Intro / It's our 100th episode!!03:20 - Ev insults your harlot grandmother03:55 - Ev loves "On Golden Pond"05:21 - The troubled relationship between Jane and Henry Fonda08:11 - Why did Ev love this movie as a child? Because he was a weird child.10:40 - Henry Fonda and Katherine Hepburn give two all-time great performances11:41 - What Keith thought of "On Golden Pond"13:26 - Bill (played by Dabney Coleman) is the man16:14 - This movie makes you FEEL all the FEELINGS and Katherine Hepburn's performance is just flawless20:00 - Ev's unpopular opinion: Jane Fonda doesn't do GREAT23:18 - Lots of fun cussing in this movie24:35 - Norman Thayer, Jr. is simply a fantastic character30:12 - Shoutout to Doug McKeon, who more than held his own30:58 - More Katherine Hepburn appreciation34:02 - The countless iconic scenes in "There's Something About Mary" and why Keith thinks it's one of the best comedies of all time38:50 - This movie was a big deal43:55 - Sensitivities over jokes, and W. Earl Brown's portrayal of Warren49:00 - This movie is great because everything is purposeful. The writing sets things up and pays them off.50:22 - Favorite characters, including Keith David and Lin Shaye53:31 - The greatness of Matt Dillon as Pat Healy57:33 - The highs and lows of the dog fight58:54 - But seriously how did he get the zipper all the way to the top?01:02:13 - The Harland Williams conspiracy theory01:03:05 - Hard Justice 2: Justice Harder01:04:43 - Some other funny quotes01:06:43 - THANK YOU ALL WE LOVE YOUFor more movie reviews, film reviews, film discussions, film analysis, and so much more, please consider subscribing to our channel. Thank you so much for watching.#TheresSomethingAboutMary #OnGoldenPond #MovieReview
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"Crash" (2004) is famously one of the most polarizing films of all time. It was released to wide acclaim and went on to win Best Picture at the Academy Awards, defeating "Brokeback Mountain" in one of the great upsets in Oscars history. Is it as bad as everyone says it is? Does it deserve all the hate? In this segment of our larger episode on the film, we discuss some of our complaints.Most of our episodes can be found right here on YouTube, but ONCE IN A GREAT WHILE we will be releasing some of our episodes only on our Patreon channel. This is one of those episodes. To watch the full conversation, hop over to Patreon and check it out!http://patreon.com/thebluffcouncil#Crash #CrashMovieReview #Oscars
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Merry Christmas? Bah, humbug! "Elf" is widely beloved, and considered by many to be a modern Christmas classic, but Ev doesn't get the hype, and thinks that it's actually... *gulp* a BAD movie. Scoop yourself up a large serving of figgy pudding and let's get into Jon Favreau's "Elf," the 2003 Christmas comedy starring Will Ferrell, James Caan, Ed Asner, Mary Steenburgen, and Zooey Deschanel.00:00 - Intro / Ev is Scrooge02:43 - Keith has fond memories of this film03:39 - This film is pretty universally beloved, not by Ev though06:17 - Just because you love something, that doesn't make it good07:17 - Will Ferrell's performance and the film's quotability are two reasons people love it08:46 - The premise is great and the first act is solid09:47 - Some of Ev's major beefs11:54 - Why is Buddy so developmentally immature?14:40 - And why is Zooey's character into that?17:57 - James Caan's rapid change of heart21:55 - So is Buddy... a superhuman...?25:32 - This movie is just a dry run for "Stepbrothers"26:00 - Is Will Ferrell committed to the bit or just not doing a great job?29:47 - Bob Newhart RULES30:38 - The messy ending and the pointless antagonism of the Central Park Rangers35:00 - Santa: "People can't see me or Christmas will be ruined!!" Also Santa: *flies over a huge crowd in Downtown Manhattan*39:05 - The missing pages from the children's book is a great metaphor for studio interference41:52 - Will Ferrell vs. Jon Favreau (and Faizon Love... and James Caan... and...)43:44 - Matt Walsh has a great mouth45:24 - Faizon Love appreciation46:28 - Where does this film fall on the list of Christmas movies??For more film reviews, movie reviews, Elf review, Elf movie review, film discussions, joyless men hating on things your children love, film analysis, and more, please consider subscribing to our channel! Thank you so much for watching.#Elf #WillFerrell #BuddyTheElf
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"Casablanca" is at or near the top of most "Best Films of All Time" Lists, but is it REALLY that good!? Yes. Yes it is. Made in 1942 and starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, the film sets a high bar with a timeless script, excellent performances, and beautiful black and white cinematography.It's not all "butterflies and gumdrops," though; join us as we discuss all the greatness and a few minor complaints about "Casablanca."00:00 - Intro / The Bluffers have spoken and they wanted "Classic Cinema"01:14 - Keith had never seen "Casablanca" before02:13 - What Ev thought03:55 - What Keith thought05:20 - This movie just holds up06:30 - Storytelling is everything, and this movie does it all perfectly07:32 - Why aren't there any movies like this anymore?10:36 - Ev's favorite part: the writing11:50 - Some of the many amazing lines of dialogue16:16 - The performances16:54 - We are Team Laszlo18:28 - The awesome final scene20:05 - Ilsa needs to relax22:00 - Keith's two complaints27:28 - Crazy this film about WW2 was made during WW229:43 - Wonderful cinematography and learning to love the black and white36:09 - How has Netflix not remade this film yet??Thank you so much for watching.#Casablanca #HumphreyBogart #IngridBergman
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It was a resounding commercial success when it was released in 1994, and it launched Jim Carrey to superstardom. It sparked a sequel, a cartoon series, a spinoff TV movie, and COUNTLESS teenage boys saying "Allllllllll righty then". But now, almost thirty years later, has any 90's comedy aged as poorly as "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective?"There is a LOT to unpack here. Join the Bluff Boyz as they dive into all things Ace.00:00 - Intro / Keith has been waiting for this for his entire life03:00 - How is this movie not rated R?04:00 - Ev's memories of watching "Ace Ventura" as a child06:05 - Most of Ace's shtick is still pretty funny today07:18 - This movie isn't great. Jim Carrey is great.11:08 - The massive cultural impact of this film and some of our favorite funny lines13:53 - Hans the dolphin vet15:10 - The film's... considerably problematic aspects22:50 - Sean Young's wild Hollywood ride...26:50 - ...ends here.29:19 - Dan Marino and an all-time great QB acting performance30:39 - "Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls"33:06 - Wait there was an "Ace Ventura Jr.!?"34:13 - This movie was a tremendous financial success, the likes of which we'll probably never see again35:41 - This movie works because Ace is the smartest guy in the room39:28 - Hilarious that the NFL signed off on this40:17 - RIP Mark Margolis41:40 - Laces Out and Ray Finkle's great mom42:15 - "Let's see that again, super slo-mo!"43:51 - Ace Ventura was a cool guy, and kids wanted to be like him44:56 - Jim Carrey is a wonderful talent, and Keith loves him very much.For more movie reviews, film reviews, film analysis, film discussions, film reactions, movie reactions, Ace Ventura reactions, and more, please consider subscribing to our channel. Thank you so much for watching.#AceVentura #PetDetective #JimCarrey
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For millennials of a certain age, "Hook" is a beloved favorite. It's got stars (Robin Williams! Dustin Hoffman! Julia Roberts!), it's got production value, it's got the beloved Peter Pan IP, and it's got the most famous film director of all time. Only problem is... Spielberg hates it! Most of the stars didn't enjoy it! It was largely savaged by critics and was considered a commercial flop upon its release! How on God's green earth did this film miss!?Join us in Neverland (the imaginary one, not the real-life horror show one (OK but we do spend a second there, too...)) as we dive into all the good and all the bad of "Hook," Steven Spielberg's 1991 Peter Pan extravaganza.00:00 - Intro / This movie is bonkers01:40 - Does every millennial love this movie?02:42 - What Keith loved about it as a child AKA Bob Hoskins!04:54 - What Ev thought about it as a child AKA he's just the WORST07:48 - The tonal inconsistency is this film's biggest problem, look no further than the mermaid or*y10:10 - The editing is weirdly bad throughout12:00 - Dustin Hoffman as Captain Hook is so much fun13:04 - Why is this movie called "Hook?"15:10 - Look it was only a matter of time before Michael Jackson came up16:20 - Ev says Robin Williams is miscast, Keith loses his mind, they scream at each other for 16 minutes. Seriously.33:12 - Did the characters in the film need to be self-aware of the Pan/Neverland legend?35:40 - The Lost Boys are too happy-go-lucky and it removes a necessary sense of stakes37:58 - Ev has always hated Rufio, and according to Keith, the movie does, too42:44 - What in the @#$% is going on with Tinkerbell in this movie43:39 - Does Peter Pan possess some sort of power of attraction? Historically? AKA HARRY STYLES SHIRTLESS EVERYONE COME QUICK46:00 - Let's just be honest: There is a weird sexual undercurrent to a lot of this movie48:30 - A few nitpicks, including Tinkerbell is a child trafficker49:40 - Some pirates get egg on their faces, others get murdered by sword: The 3rd act has a menagerie of tones, all right!50:35 - A couple of The Lost Boys do a great job51:50 - Shoutout to Charlie Korsmo and "Can't Hardly Wait." "Can't Hardly Wait" RULES.For more movie reviews, film reviews, film discussions, film analysis, movie talks, Hook reviews, Hook reactions, and hooked er... members, please consider liking this video and subscribing to our channel. Thank you so much for watching.#Hook #PeterPan #Spielberg
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In 2009, we were introduced to Zack Snyder's vision of "Watchmen," the heralded graphic novel from the 1980s. It was immediately an incredibly polarizing film, with some deeming it a brilliant, ahead-of-its-time adaptation, and others infuriated by what they viewed as a bastardization of the beloved source material. After this decade-plus of superhero films... we look back and talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly of "Watchmen."00:00 - Intro / Highway to the Danger Zone01:00 - Of course, Keith had never seen this movie. What did he think?05:00 - Ev's thoughts on the film, and the necessity of multiple viewings08:00 - Zack Snyder has a brilliant eye for visuals, and despite his flaws, it's clear he CARES09:55 - The graphic nature of this film had to be a challenge for wider audiences12:48 - This movie is better than most other superhero films14:14 - The dark themes and conflicting philosophies of "Watchmen" and its characters17:59 - Ev loves Dr. Manhattan and Ozymandias and violent sociopaths in general, apparently21:22 - The interesting cast with shoutouts to Matthew Goode and Jackie Earle Haley23:19 - The sometimes heavy-handedness of Rorschach's journal entries24:45 - Carla Gugino, putting the "fine" in "Paradise's finest"25:31 - Happy for the love scene, happier still for the ever-present blue dong28:07 - Are these people actual superheroes?32:10 - Keith admits his father is Jeffrey Dahmer (or something)34:38 - The dark, romantic beauty of Manhattan's revelations and conversation with Silk Spectre II36:55 - We disagree about what Carla Gugino/Ms. Jupiter means as she reflects on her troubled past40:08 - Keith gets a bit mixed up about Dr. Manhattan's ability to see time43:24 - The HBO "Watchmen" series45:05 - The primary difference between the comic and the film, and why Zack Snyder was right to make the change49:05 - Not a feel-good movie, but the excellent craft of the film might make you feel good50:36 - The excellent opening sequence and world-building of "Watchmen"51:55 - Speed ramps and looking forward to big life momentsFor more film reviews, movie reviews, film discussions, film analysis, Watchmen reviews, Watchmen reactions, film reactions, Watchmen 2009 reactions, and more, please consider subscribing to our channel and sending us several hundred thousand dollars. Thank you so much for watching.#Watchmen #Watchmen2009 #ZackSnyder
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Come on Barbie, let's go party! You know that movie that EVERYONE is talking about!? The "Barbie" movie written and directed by Greta Gerwig and starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling!? The one where you either love it or you hate it or you're a rotten bigot or a crazed leftist!? Yeah, THAT one! We sit and try to have a normal, nuanced conversation about the film and its pros and cons (there are a lot of both!). Ready for everyone to hate us, universally and equally... LET'S DO IT.00:00 - Intro / I'M A BARBIE GIRL00:37 - What Ev thought02:15 - What Keith thought04:08 - Who is the target audience for this movie?06:15 - It's not kids, that's for sure, but that's actually one of the film's strengths09:33 - By being so thoroughly goofy, this film tries to shield itself from valid criticism12:42 - The Real World should be actually real; Will Ferrell's scenes rob this movie of any sense of stakes14:41 - This movie is all telling and no showing. Instead of using a cohesive story and developed characters to introduce its themes, it just yells them at you21:17 - Does Barbie have a character arch? Does anyone?22:32 - What's the theme of this movie?23:46 - Ev loves how weird this movie is25:00 - Ryan Gosling steals the show and is the only interesting character26:20 - Wait, Margot Robbie is ugly now...?27:30 - Casting was good, performances were good, wish we got more of some of the supporting characters28:52 - Production and set design obviously amazing30:09 - How exactly does the child/Barbie emotional connection work?31:19 - Why wouldn't the Mattel CEO want to make money?32:25 - The writing is quite bad and often quite dated37:41 - Why do all of the Barbies submit to and fall in love with the patriarchy so quickly?39:43 - It's hard to discuss this movie because it's more of a message than an actual movie41:20 - There is no real resolution44:18 - Ev and Keith weep openly about the loss of romanceFor more film reviews, movie reviews, Barbie reviews, Barbie reactions, Barbie movie reactions, film discussions, and more, please consider subscribing to our channel! Thank you so much for watching.#Barbie #BarbieMovie #BarbieMovieReview
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It's "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One," a title that just flows perfectly off of your tongue. Tom Cruise is back as Ethan Hunt in this seventh installation of the action movie series. The reviews are in, and people seem to be loving it! And there is a lot to really like... but why did we leave the theater feeling so empty inside...?Oh, that is because of our own personal issues? Issues that we should really look to resolve with the help of a trained professional? Fair, that's fair. Let's discuss this movie though, anyway. 00:00 - Intro / One word to describe this movie ALSO is Pom Klementieff OK...?01:57 - What Keith thought03:47 - What Ev thought04:45 - The amazing sequences should pack a more emotionally impactful punch06:23 - A three-hour movie shouldn't feel so bloated; there are fourteen characters to keep track of11:39 - High-brow mindless entertainment?15:27 - This film didn't have a script... and the actors are clearly all very uncomfortable talking about it18:21 - Should this film get a pass because of the practical effects and technical achievements?20:04 - Ev's still not impressed AKA It's no Jackie Chan movie21:45 - Hey Tom Cruise, maybe try saving theaters by making films that AREN'T in the giant action IP genre24:02 - Tom doesn't like when other stars burn TOO bright AKA let's get a few more movie stars in this one28:33 - Tom Cruise fights A.I.? Yes, we're IN29:39 - Why does Ethan Hunt care so much for Hayley Atwell/Grace? Oh I see31:57 - Who brings a sword to a gunfight?33:07 - Other really stupid parts36:11 - A certain type of action suspense that this film does so well38:51 - How does Gabriel communicate with The Entity?40:57 - This movie is confusing. Ev is confused.43:54 - The shoehorned backstory between Ethan and Gabriel45:52 - Keith Macri: Comedy GodFor more movie reviews, film reviews, film discussions, film analysis, movie talk shows, Mission Impossible move reviews, new mission impossible movie reviews, new mission impossible movie reactions, Tom Cruise health and diet secrets (Scientology, duh), etc., please consider subscribing to our channel. Thank you so much for watching.#MissionImpossible7 #DeadReckoning #MissionImpossibleReview
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"The Flash" has been through every imaginable sort of developmental hell, but it's finally here. Was it worth the wait? Directed by Andy Muschietti and starring Ezra Miller, Michael Keaton, and the worst CGI cameos you have ever seen. This film was... a lot.SPOILERS BELOW AND THROUGHOUT00:00 - Intro / One word to describe this movie01:02 - What Keith thought02:24 - What Ev thought03:04 - We have to start with the fact this film has the worst CGI of all time07:13 - "The CGI was SUPPOSED to be bad, you idiots." - The Director08:26 - The expectations for this film were unfairly high, but Warner Bros. did that to themselves12:00 - James Gunn lied to us, and so did Tom Cruise and Stephen King14:26 - Wasn't this movie supposed to like, wrap things up? Why are there more questions than answers at the end!?19:07 - The climax of this film had so much potential23:05 - Why are we still trying to make the Joss Whedon "Justice League" style humor still happen24:09 - Ben Affleck did great for his half-day on set24:53 - The opening sequence was totally irrelevant to the story28:20 - Michael Keaton was great! The gal who played Supergirl was very good! Most performances are pretty solid! And a few other good things...32:36 - Keith likes the small, personal story at the core of this movie34:17 - Barry Allen literally learns nothing, immediately messes with time again39:34 - Be different, DC! Abandon the shared cinematic universe and just focus on making great films! You can do it!40:25 - What we thought of the multiple CGI cameos at the end of this film45:05 - WHAT UP LYNDA CARTER45:38 - A fifteen-minute-long, passionate argument about the future of movie theaters | Will they finally die once superhero films can no longer bring in a crowd?For more film discussions, movie reviews, film reviews, new movie reviews, The Flash review, The Flash movie reviews, The Flash movie reaction, film analysis, and more, please consider subscribing to our channel. Thank you so much for watching.#TheFlash #TheFlashMovie #TheFlashReview
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Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are together again and boy are they enjoying themselves... so is everyone else! It's just a fun, casual time. Making movies, what a dream! Everything is just so fun and casual. Just buddies making films, can you believe it?? Wow. Great times.That's how this movie feels. Let's discuss.00:00 - Intro / Ev doesn't really get told he looks like Ben Affleck anymore01:06 - What Keith thought02:48 - What Ev thought04:13 - What's the "why" of this movie?05:26 - WHAT'S REALLY GOING ON HERE06:30 - Is this film looking for the path of least resistance AKA "this movie doesn't reek of a TON of effort..."11:02 - This is the Affleck/Damon version of an Adam Sandler movie11:38 - Affleck's very safe direction of this film15:38 - The performances are great17:25 - Damon hamming it up would have been fine if his character had better development18:25 - This movie assumes you already really love the Jordan brand21:07 - The major story details they altered from real life22:42 - Michael Jordan should have been in this movie25:47 - The moment Keith found to be genuinely distasteful28:50 - The writing is great except when it's clearly written from today's perspective29:51 - The heavy-handed climax33:13 - This never really felt like a MOVIE AKA Ev is a hypocriteFor more movie reviews, film reviews, Air film reviews, Air movie reviews, film discussions, film analysis, Michael Jordan movie reviews, Air Jordan movie reviews, and more, please consider subscribing to our channel. Thank you so much for watching.#AirMovie #MichaelJordan #AirJordanMovie
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Gary Oldman thinks "The Fifth Element" sucks. Is he right?
In this episode the boys look back at Luc Besson's 1997 genre-bending sci-fi action flick "The Fifth Element," which stars Bruce Willis, Milla Jovovich, Gary Oldman, Chris Tucker, Ian Holm, and Tiny Lister. It's colorful and it's fun and it's a bit campy here and there... but is it good? Keith, watching it for the first time, is less than convinced. LET'S RUMBLE.00:00 - Intro / President Deebo01:40 - So what did Keith think?03:23 - The "childish" tone of this movie05:10 - The incredible originality and creativity of the design in this film06:54 - Some of the aliens don't look great09:50 - This movie doesn't take itself too seriously12:39 - Amazing costume and production design and the stellar attention to detail AKA YES Jean-Paul Gaultier14:15 - Keith's cake metaphor15:00 - Luc Besson's overly(?) stylized direction18:05 - Do most sci-fi films have a corny streak?20:00 - Bruce Willis gonna Bruce Willis, and God bless him for it21:35 - Milla Jovovich gives an underrated performance22:50 - Gary Oldman is a bit much, just like his interview with Playboy24:48 - CHRIS TUCKER APPRECIATION30:49 - Airlines need to take notes from this film32:45 - "Leon: The Professional" and Luc Besson's personal life AKA we're TMZ now36:03 - The French, the old creep from "Gigi," and oh my God this episode has gone off the rails37:23 - ANYWAY funny lines! Like when she says "multipass!" That was funny!38:02 - How were the costumes and production design not nominated for Oscars!? AKA we hate "Oscar and Lucinda" and "The Wings of the Dove"40:33 - Keith thinks the story is pretty "meh"For more film reviews, movie reviews, classic movie reviews, film discussions, film analysis, Bruce Willis movies, sci-fi films, and more, please consider subscribing to our channel! Thank you so much for watching.#TheFifthElement #BruceWillis #LucBesson
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Is "Starship Troopers" brilliant or stupid? Or both?
Paul Verhoeven's "Starship Troopers" was released in 1997, and was immediately torn apart by critics. It was called "brainless" and "overly violent" and even was accused of being overtly pro-fascist. They didn't seem to get the joke. But how much of the film IS a joke? How much is meant to be satire, and how much is meant to be taken at face value as a sci-fi space adventure? The Bluff Council is here to ask all these questions. Not answer, but ask. We need you guys to answer!! Someone help us out here! Let's get into it.00:00 - Intro / This movie scarred Ev for life, apparently03:44 - Rewatching "Starship Troopers" today, knowing it is satire04:50 - Paul Verhoeven and his anti-fascism messaging07:40 - Why didn't critics in the 90s get the satire memo?08:49 - Keith loves the propaganda videos10:05 - The struggle to deduce the balance between satire and seriousness in this movie12:29 - The special effects are still pretty solid13:33 - Keith loves the comedy in this film14:29 - Did the actors know this was a comedy? Were they in on the joke?17:50 - The film tries to have its cake and eat it too, and that makes for some tonal challenges19:49 - A movie can start to drag when it's based around one big "joke"22:00 - The humans lose every fight, which is fine since they're the villains of the story25:09 - The brilliance of the co-ed group shower scene29:00 - Dizzy's death and the lack of genuine emotion in the film31:40 - What's today's version of this film? "Don't Look Up?"33:26 - Verhoeven deserves more credit35:05 "The Perils of War" starring The Bluff Council35:48 - Background actors thirsting over Dina Meyer"Starship Troopers" starred Casper Van Dien, Denise Richards, Dina Meyer, Neil Patrick Harris, Jake Busey, Michael Ironside, and Clancy Brown.For more movie reviews, film reviews, film discussions, film analysis, movie talk pretty one day, and more, please consider subscribing to our channel! Thank you so much for watching.#StarshipTroopers #PaulVerhoeven #ActionMovies
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It's finally here! In this episode, we go underground to dissect "Tremors," the 1990 monster movie cult classic directed by Ron Underwood and starring Kevin Bacon, Fred Ward, Finn Carter, Michael Gross, and Reba McEntire. It has long been one of Ev's favorite films, but Keith... you guessed it, Keith had never seen it. Opinions are had, and no one is safe (including "Jurassic Park"). LET'S GET INTO IT.00:00 - Intro / This film narrowly misses Ev's Top 10 Favorites list01:27 - Keith gives his thoughts after watching it for the first time03:40 - Ev was scarred for life by "Tremors" when he was six04:45 - This film is ALMOST a "family movie," and that's one of the things that makes it special09:07 - This movie is in the Fun Profanity Hall of Fame (especially the all-time great F-bomb)10:48 - The world feels "lived in," and that's because of the great characters and all the effort of the production team13:13 - The expert way this film introduces Val and Earl during the opening credits15:00 - How this film would begin today15:45 - This movie is character-focused and not monster-focused; that's what makes it great17:45 - The fantastic engineering and practicality of the Graboids18:45 - The visual effects in "Tremors" aren't always perfect, but at least they're better than "The Gray Man" AKA here we go again21:17 - Kevin Bacon does amazing, for a guy who wasn't stoked to be there22:11 - FRED WARD IS KING AND SMELLS LIKE MY CHILDHOOD23:16 - The awesome casting of and performances by Michael Gross and Reba(!) McEntire24:38 - Ev is Team Miguel, predictably25:32 - Keith's major beef: What the Graboids can and can't do27:32 - Minor quibbles with the pole-vaulting scene28:56 - "Tremors" vs. "Jurassic Park"32:47 - Why does no one in this movie know how to celebrate/cheer?35:17 - "Tremors 2: Aftershocks," all of the other "Tremors" sequels, and the failed 2018 "Tremors" pilot episode39:26 - The fantastic basement shootout AKA the Greatest Camera Reveal of All Time42:09 - Horror elements are solid, and there is some great cinematographyFor more film reviews, movie reviews, film discussions, film analysis, "Tremors" reviews, "Tremors" (1990) review, "Tremors" reaction, movie talk pretty one day, etc., please consider subscribing to our channel! Thank you so much for watching.#Tremors #TremorsReview #Tremors1990
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This movie might be what breaks us.Starring Jack Harlow and Sinqua Walls. Directed by Calmatic.00:00 - Intro / Hanging on by a thread00:50 - What Ev thought02:16 - What Keith thought04:00 - Should this movie get some slack since most mainstream movies aren't great now?06:14 - Why is this even called a "remake?"07:24 - The original "White Men Can't Jump" (1992) is incredible08:45 - 22-year-old kids with bad taste who aren't really paying attention probably think this movie is great, and that's good enough09:16 - Jack Harlow is put in a position to succeed. Does he?13:57 - The shameless backgrounding of two great female characters15:24 - Had no one ever seen the original or do they just hate it?18:08 - The one part that was funny19:06 - Jack Harlow's "acting"22:12 - The entire heart and soul of the original has been torn out24:37 - Does anyone in this movie actually love basketball?25:36 - The basketball sequences are not great and edited terribly28:17 - The low point of low points: Harlow's sucker punch is... character development...?34:00 - More really stupid moments37:04 - What is Harlow's injury exactly37:50 - The comedy is not funnyFor more movie reviews, film reviews, film analysis, film discussions, White Men Can't Jump reactions, White Men Can't Jump reviews, White Men Can't Jump 2023 reactions, and more, please consider subscribing to our channel. Thank you so much for watching.#WhiteMenCantJump #JackHarlow #WhiteMenCantJump2023
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In this first-of-its-kind Special Episode, Keith and Ev take a good look at the fantastic career of Bruce Willis. It spanned decades and genres, and defied even the loftiest of expectations. Though recently retired, Bruce Willis had a prolific moviemaking run for the ages, and the boys spend this episode trying to pin down each of their Top Five Favorite Bruce Willis films. YIPPIE KI YAY... you know the rest.00:00 - Intro / We love Bruce Willis02:42 - A Brief History of Bruce Willis' career02:50 - "Moonlighting"04:11 - Gen Z loves us so much05:30 - The peaks and valleys of Bruce Willis' career08:15 - Bruce's prolific production compared to his contemporaries: Harrison Ford, Tom Hanks, and Denzel Washington10:25 - "Blind Date"11:20 - "Hostage"12:12 - "Bandits"12:25 - "Tears of the Sun"12:53 - "Color of Night"14:27 - "Look Who's Talking"16:05 - "12 Monkeys"16:44 - "Armageddon"18:38 - "Die Hard with a Vengeance"23:29 - "Looper"25:44 - "The Fifth Element"27:00 - "The Sixth Sense"30:34 - "Pulp Fiction"35:27 - "The Last Boy Scout"41:27 - "Die Hard"For more movie reviews, film reviews, film discussions, film analysis, Bruce Willis movies, Bruce Willis films, best Bruce Willis movies, and more, please consider subscribing to our channel. Thank you so much for watching.#BruceWillis #BruceWillisMovies #BestBruceWillisMovies
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Predictions!? More like FACTS. Join Keith and Ev as they make their picks for all the categories at the upcoming Academy Awards celebration and discuss many of the nominated films.
00:00 - Intro / Rules to the game 01:34 - Film Editing 04:09 - Documentary Feature Film 05:34 - Visual Effects 07:11 - Cinematography 08:32 - Production Design 10:33 - Makeup & Hairstyling 11:26 - International Feature Film 11:57 - Music (Original Song) 14:05 - Animated Feature Film 15:16 - Writing (Original Screenplay) 16:19 - Writing (Adapted Screenplay) 18:25 - Music (Original Score) 19:23 - Sound 20:12 - Costume Design 21:14 - Actress in a Supporting Role 22:10 - Actor in a Supporting Role 24:26 - Actress in a Leading Role 28:56 - Actor in a Leading Role 33:17 - Directing 37:38 - Best Picture
For more film discussions, film reviews, movie reviews, Oscar conversations, movie history, film history, Oscar picks, Academy Awards picks, and more, please consider subscribing to our channel! Thank you so much for watching. #Oscars2023 #OscarPredictions #AcademyAwards2023
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The year was 1986, and creative geniuses Jim Henson and David Bowie teamed up to create one of the most unique, memorable, and largely beloved kids movies of all time. It's "Labyrinth," starring Bowie, Jennifer Connelly, and a wild cast of assorted creatures and goblins. It puts the "trip" in "trip down memory lane." Let's talk about it.
00:00 - Intro / Mr. Bulge 00:40 - Keith had never seen this movie before; what did he think? 02:24 - Ev grew up on "Labyrinth" (and "Willow") 03:40 - Jim Henson, God amongst men 06:15 - This film was not successful when it premiered 08:02 - Let's talk about these amazing practical effects 11:47 - The puppeteers and performers do incredible work AKA shoutout to Shari Weiser! 14:25 - Anyway back to the bulge 15:56 - The music is all top notch 18:13 - Keith wants more backstory for Jareth 25:28 - The ending is a breath of fresh air compared to films today 27:28 - The best line in the movie 29:14 - Sarah sucks for like, a LOT of this movie 31:17 - "She chose down!" AKA Sarah is also kinda stupid sometimes 33:48 - Ev worries about Ludo's odors after the Bog of Eternal Stench 34:58 - The Fierys probably could have been cut... 37:27 - The themes of the ballroom scene AKA Keith accuses the Goblin King of being a groomer 41:41 - Jennifer Connelly in "The Rocketeer" changed Ev's life 42:05 - Keith's third grade teacher changed his life
#Labyrinth #JimHenson #DavidBowie
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