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You should watch Babylon 5 too. I recommend starting with The Gathering: Special Edition (Pilot), then seasons 1 and 2 before watching the TV movie In The Beginning, as it contains spoilers to story arcs in season 1 and 2.

Quite whining. At least you have pro hockey now and the beautiful parks.

I would like to suggest the Shazam and Black Adam movies and the old Danny Kay court jester movie sense you liked him in White Christmas.

Take a very close look at the last seconds of Total Recall and see if it feels like the chess piece scene at the end of X men last stand.

He now goes to his fathers. In whose mighty company he shall not be ashamed

“Tom Selleck, from Three Men and a Baby.” 🙄 (Magnum P.I. Fans all over the country are rolling over in their La-Z-Boys. Haha) I can’t remember if I saw a PiB for Quigley Down Under. The Blue bloods police commissioner was about as synonymous with “cowboy” as Sam Elliot, there for a while. “Three Men and a Baby”… lol

Carly should watch with you as often as possible you two play well off each other.

I'm surprised Cassie Hasn't watched Total Recall yet! One or "AH-Nold's" best! The old one is way better than the new one. I just hope she isn't confused.

I endorse both LA Story and Defending Your Life. Both are great. In LA Story notice the name for resort hotel Pollo del Mar (= chicken of the sea, ha!)

LA Story and Defending Your Life are both supernatural romcoms. They are both wonderful.

R.I.P. Bernard Hill (King Theoden in Lord of the Rings)

Open your mind.

Invincible with Mark Wahlberg and Elizabeth Banks true story of a man leaving out a dream of playing pro football

Hi Cassie, I don`t know if anyone else has said this, but IMO, Carly would enjoy Smokey & The Bandit rather than Total Recall. Taking into a/c her previous reactions.

Another film based on historicak events that I think you would enjoy, Cassie (and I've been saying that ever since you watched AMADEUS) is the movie IMMORTAL BELOVED with Gary Oldman as the Beethoven.

It has a fantastic line up of stars

Cassie might I suggest a movie based on true events one of the most moving movies I have ever watched it is called The 5th Quarter I'm sure this movie will really move you!!

Hi Cassie! I watched war of the worlds with Tom Cruise but if you want a real story that goes the way it was written by H G wells go to you tube and look for Jeff Wayne’s war of the worlds with Richard Burton as the journalist and David Essex as the artillery man and Justin Hayward from the Moody Blues band he plays the journalist thoughts I think you will like this version the best it holds true to the story.

10h ago, ppl made very good points, they were telling me that Cassie did "Mr Holland's Opus" & other great dramas & comedies. That she's not stuck on sci-fi. Last wk, I saw her "Holland." He learned THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME. I REALLY loved Cassie's reaction to the Masterpieces of "no place like home": Wizard of Oz & Wonderful Life. I saw that I may not fit in when Cassie told Eric that sci-fi (Star Trek, Lord of the Rings, etc) are her favorites. I'd love to reply to all the good points you guys made. (Scholars wrote entire books on these subjects.)

You know what's on also on Netflix? Harriet a beautiful story about Harriet Tubman whose face will be on the Twenty Dollar very soon.

Carly needs to come back for xmen origins, wolverine

All good things? As a Star Trek: TNG fan, I feel like I've heard that before...

LOTR in theaters in June. You have a chance to see it on the big screen for the first time

Can’t wait for this week to start. (if you couldn’t tell, this being like my fifth comment) I was looking at the posters at the top and it made me think… it’s like Cassie raided my old VHS collection. This is an Awesome Week!!

Last Action Hero shows Arnold’s self awareness, it’s a very fun movie.

Yes. Yes. Yes. Carly should watch Total Recall with you. It's so much fun. She should watch Smokey and the Bandit as well for that matter. It would be interesting to see both of your reactions to the one time "sexist man alive".

Last action hero is proof that Arnie is human and prone to the odd mistake

Classy Cassie, You should do a remake poll the Total Recall remake wasn't bad, not as good as the original. Still decent though. I might be little bit bias though I am a huge Kate Beckinsale fan.

Anyone see Smokey and The Bandit recently? I haven't seen it in a long time. Does it hold up?

This is a great time to watch Smokey and the Bandit as it is on Netflix right now. And you know what else is also on Netflix right now? AIRPORT from 1970! First of the 1970's disaster movies. It's great! (Can't miss a chance to plug one of my 5 movies from my trivia pick list!)

Cassie did you make it to the Kentucky derby

Anyway, weekends are made for yard work, and my annual war on weeds began with a preemptive strike against a rebel crabgrass stronghold.

Oh my gosh yes, Total Recall! Cassie and Carly: Hang on to your seats on that wild ride.

Carly would be out after the opening "Thing-esque" scene in Total Recall (which will put Cassie behind a blanket). It'll be a tough watch, but I think Cassie will find AN way more harrowing and distressing. Its one of those movies that stays with you. Never get out of the boat Cassie ...

Total Recall with the back of Carly's hands...

Everyone's saying Cassie won't like Total Recall, but I think it has better shot of her liking it than Apocalypse Now.

I don't think Cassie will like Apocalypse Now but it will be interesting to watch with her I guess

idea for a poll... "And the Oscar goes to..." a poll of movies who had a best actor, or best picture nomination. That might help elevate some movie selections?

Just FYI: "Last Action Hero" has a lot of references to other movies, many you have not seen.

She's not going to like Total Recall. At all.

Carly seemed to handle War of the Worlds somewhat well, maybe even better than Cassie

Honestly.. no I don’t think Carly would like Total Recall… it’s… a lot.

I think Carly would love Smokey and the Bandit…

Idea for a poll- Actors stepping outside their comfort zone. It could include things like: Reign Over Me (drama with Adam Sandler) King Kong 2005 (drama with Jack Black) Butterfly Effect (drama/thriller Ashton Kutcher) Reign of Fire (action/fantasy with Matthew McConaughey) Twins (comedy with Arnold Schwarzenegger)

I'm sorry to see that PIB is mostly Action Movies, not great acting. Experts know that Cassie's best acting is Effortless Delivery: Brad Pitt took off his shirt. She said 2 words, "No Comment." Fargo shot a cop. "This reeely took-a-turn." Wizard of Oz: "Is he mean? Wonderful Oz, is a wiz, as a wizard as...what was it?" (Cassie meant: "If ever oh ever a wiz there was, the wizard of oz is one because.") IF YOU HAVE AN EAR, you hear Cassie delivery.

For a Historical Film, I’ll recommend… Papillon (1973), starring Steve McQueen and Dustin Hoffman. A film based on the autobiography of convict Henri Charrière and his escapes from prison.

Just for the record, I don’t think Carly would enjoy Total Recall. Smokey and the Bandit would be a more fun watch for her.

Definately YES to Total Recall with Carly. The film has elements that need discussion and if you are sitting there alone it will be half as fun. It is a great movie to talk about, so you need a partner.

I would rethink that TOTAL RECALL watch with Carly. To give you some idea what to expect, it is the same director as ROBOCOP. Regarding SMOKEY AND THE BANDIT, just sit back, don't think much about it and enjoy the ride. 😉 For historical event movie: next month will be the 80th anniversary of D-Day, so my suggestion is THE LONGEST DAY (1962). It is a unique movie showing the American / British & French / German perspective of the day and these segments have been shot by different directors and crews. They also used a lot of consultants from all sides who have been present during the day, some even reenacted they real-life roles.

Regarding Apocalypse Now: is Cassie watching the theatrical cut, Redux, or the Final Cut? I’m guessing the theatrical?

I have to say Total Recall has one of the best posters ever. Simplicity at its best

As a fan of the more violent side of film, I also want Carly to enjoy being on the channel. Soft no to Total Recall for Carly, unfortunately. She probably would be able to handle it but I don't think she would enjoy it.

I dont know I think total recall is probably fine if you like arnold films but be warned. Cause the vfx is more done in a camp sort of way, it doesn’t necessarily look real enough to be realistic if you know what I mean. The film is very outrageous but in a fun way. The director even felt it necessary to tailor it to Arnold’s strengths by adding more comedic elements and making the story more pulpy and fun rather than serious. I must add that context is key. Movies like The Thing are a lot scarier because of how serious they treat the story. I think it total recall because they treat it more as a fun adventure sci fi, a lot of the more gruesome stuff you can ignore because you’re having so much fun and arnolds charisma carries the film

Think you can fool me by switching from Upcoming to Coming up, Cassie? Well two can play at that game! I would like a poll of Classic Horror movies, please. Checkmate, Cassie.

Cassie, I'm not sure if I'd reccoment Carly watch Total Recall or not. The visual fx can appear grusome.... BUT in an over-the-top, unrealistic way. So, the best answer I can giver to that is... maybe. You should both absolutely see Pleasantville. It is a great movie (great story and visual effects accomplishment), but it is not based on any historical event. I do understand how someone could say it is related to an historical time period, but I won't say more. You know... spoilers.

A handle for Cassie? Hmmmm. Since she's always putting that lip balm on, how about Lips? and how about Fetch for Carly : )

Just remembered… We need to be thinking of a Handle for Cassie… and maybe Carly too.

So my mom got back from Canada with candy. I got a Wunderbar, Big Turk, Mr. Big, Fuzzy Peaches, Winegums, Coffee Crisp, Aero bar, a couple Cadburys and a KitKat. So far I've tried the Wunderbar- good not great, Big Turk- interesting but also just ok, Fuzzy Peaches- which were kinda like peach rings but SUPER peachy, and Winegums- which were absolutely vile lol. So far I prefer American candy but still fun to try!

Weather has been insane here in North Cali too. 82 degrees three days ago, then random thunder hail storm yesterday. W T H. Looks like a solid week on YouTube. Sorry not exactly a week for storybook romances. More like a week of death and mutant/alien/humanity destruction. But Apocalypse Now is one of the best movies ever made if you can get passed the darkness of the story. Francis Ford Coppola is a legendary director. Hope you watch some from his daughter as well. Lost in Translation is a great one.

Carly puts her trust in us with our recommendations, and I think that trust is better served by calling this one a pass for her.

Get your ass to Mars... Get your ass to Mars... Get your ass to Mars...

Also, Cassie, I want to reiterate once again that if it's not too late, you should seriously consider watching APOCALYPSE NOW in your home theater. It will greatly enhance the experience.

Deliverance and The Longest Yard are the other top tier Burt Reynolds movies for me.

Carly should not be within a five mile radius of Total Recall

Cassie, you definitely could not have three very different movies to watch this week. Total Recall is extremely violent, it's from director Paul "Blood & Butts" Verhoeven, same director as Robocop. If you think Carly can handle that, and if you can handle that, so be it. Ironic that you mention that you love us to Mars and back, after the way the Martians from War of the Worlds terrified you. Will you be competing in Trivia Night again? Always a fun time with you. Best wishes!

Hey Cassie! You’re not the only one being teased by Mother Nature. The weather has been a mixed bag at best here on Long Island. No real Spring to speak of yet. I picked up my daughter at Penn State last weekend, and the temps topped off at 82! I was able to enjoy that for 2 days before heading back to UUGGH! I think the consensus about Carly NOT watching Total Recall with you is pretty evident, and Id have to agree. But if you want someone to light up the Oh My Gosh meter with you while you watch, then she’s your gal! She would definitely enjoy Smokey and the Bandit. May and June will be super busy for me. My oldest daughter is graduating college, and we’ve got a big backyard party planned for her! Add in Mother’s Day and Memorial Day Weekend, and its all good stuff…just exhausting! So I look forward to being able to wind down with you, Carly, and the PIB gang. Great line up for this week!

Ok, so now I have to rent Smokey and the Bandit. That’s a fun one.

A cool thing to know before watching Smokey and the Bandit… all the songs are done by the actor who plays the character “Snowman”… Jerry Reed. He is a legendary Musician, Singer and Songwriter. That’s his voice and guitar you hear.

Please add AMISTAD to the historical event poll. It checks off so many boxes for you! Historical event and true story, courtroom drama, suspenseful, directed by Spielberg, and also many familiar faces (Morgan Freeman, Matt McConaughey, and even Sir Anthony Hopkins).

Apocalypse Now is still too stressful for me. You are very brave

Cassie, I don't know the criteria for the "based on a historical event" poll, but I'd like to recommend "Bridge of Spies" with Tom Hanks and "The Good Shepard" with Matt Damon if you haven't already seen them. I thoroughly enjoyed both.

Yes Carley should watch Total Recall! That’s the fun of this channel.

Have Carly watch “Smokey and the Bandit” with you. Apocalypse Now and Total Recall wouldn’t be her thing. “Oh, you can THINK about having Carly watch those other two… but DOOON’T do it.”

As much as I'd love to say "yes Carly should watch this with you" gotta be honest and say NO the violence level in Total Recall is downright horrific. Recently watched you guyses reaction to First Blood and she was saying that wasn't her thing cause of the brutality. Total Recall is hardcore not going to be her thing. First Blood is like a 3 on a scale of 1-10 violence level. Well Total Recall is a solid 9 maybe even a 10 for the violence level.

I love Pleasantville and think you will like it. I remember when Smokey and the Bandit was released -- a phenomenon at the time. CB (most young people don't know what that is) (apparently referenced in Big Trouble in Little China) is an abbreviation for "Citizens' Band" that is a range of radio frequencies the general public is allowed to use to send messages to each other. It is used especially by truck drivers and other drivers who have a CB radio in their vehicle.

Poor Carly. Hopefully Cassie will spare her whenever (if ever) Starship Troopers is scheduled.

NO, Carley should watch Smokey and the Bandit not Total Recall

Well there goes my screen time for the week.

Just joining in on the "Carly should absolutely NOT watch Total Recall" train. That's an extremely violent film with tons of blood and gross things Carly would hate. She'd be under the covers for much of the movie.

"To Mars and back"... I am guessing that a nod to "Total Recall" and not just because it's a bigger distanced than the typical moon comment? I would say "Smokey and the Bandit" is easily more Carly's speed (pun intended) compared to "Total Recall" or the other movie this week "Apocalypse Now".

While I think Carly might be a bit more able to handle some things that she couldn't before (based on how she was able to watch some parts of War of the Worlds while Cassie was even hiding her eyes), the Schwarzenegger Total Recall is most probably not one of them. It has a quite a lot of violence (purposeful violence! mind you, but still a lot of it).

I would switch Total Recall for Smokey and the Bandit for Carly.

Weekend was great. It was 80 degrees here. Flowers are blooming. Absolutely beautiful. I'm interested in your reaction to Smokey and the Bandit. It's a little cheesy and a bit over the top at times, but just a fun ride. My father drove a truck for 40 years. Some of my best childhood memories are riding with him on the open road, seeing the countryside and listening to the CB Radio. You probably know this already but Smokey is trucker slang for the police. I think you will enjoy it. Anyway, 3s and 8s to you and yours in Salty Town, keep the shiny side up we're 10-10 on the side.

Cassie I did not see Fall Guy this weekend, but the homies and I went to the theater to see Star Wars the Phantom Menace!!! It was great and came in second at box office this weekend just behind Fall Guy. And Total Recall is fun. Carly will be okay with it. It's about time you got back to classic Schwarzenegger!!🎤👇

No Carly for apocalypse now or total recall but smokey and the bandit is right up her street it's such a great legendary comedy Jackie Gleason is totally terrific and steals the movie.

Smokey and the bandit will be good for Carley and you, Apocalypse Now will not be good for either of you, except for a nice cameo.

I can't wait to see the reaction to Smokey & The Bandit. "Hold up on that car wash, gentlemen!"

First there was "the thing", then robocop...now total recall....ohmygosh is Event Horizon on the schedule yet?

thank god its the total recall that cassie is watching and not the new one that is totally shyt

I think Carly would be better used for a different movie, not Total Recall..

"Total Recall-do we think this is something Carly would/should watch with me?" Lol, no. No we do not.

Oh, Cassie, Apocalypse Now is loosely based on a book! According to Wikipedia: "Although inspired by Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness, the film deviates extensively from its source."

On a tangent here, but as many Ah-nold flix as you've seen... I'd say you ought to catch "Commando"... it's not a long watch, not as iconic as Terminator for sure- but has always struck me as the most distilled 80s 80-ness that ever 80'd. But in the meantime I'll enjoy Total Recall!

Tell you something good? Ok, in honor of Trivia Night, here it goes: Lemons float, but limes sink. The fear of long words is called Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia. No number before 1,000 contains the letter A. Australia is wider than the moon. I could go on, but I won't. Looking forward to the happenings around here this week!

Maybe it your chance to indulge, a number of 60s Classics Charade-Cary Grant Audrey Hepburn, so many movies up your Alley from the 60s.Houseboat etc etc . I grew up with Rockford files and a Car buff,but there is a James Garner film Grand Prix 1966 worth checking out.

CARLY CANNOT WATCH TOTAL RECALL !! IT'S THE HEIGHT OF 1980s R-RATED EXCESS, FAMOUS FOR ITS VIOLENCE It has 96 Kills and most are close up & bloody

Are you ready for Jackie Gleason ????

Total recall: no Carly, I don't think she'd have fun at all. It's been stormy here! Thunder bolts and lightening, very, very frightening .. my dog. 😂 I've researched Godzilla: Minus one a few times, and am enjoying most of the reaction videos! Good times 😀

I think she would do very well with "Total Recall" - it's practically a romance for crying out loud. She's watched way, way worse - and recently too, if you catch my drift. But if it was one or the other, you two would have a blast if she watched "Smokey and the Bandit" with you.

Yeah I don't know if Carly would dig Total Recall, it's the same director who made RoboCop if that's an indication.

So excited about Smokey and the Bandit!!! I have been listening to the Soundtrack for the past week on loop in my car, in anticipation of it. No speeding tickets yet… Knock On Wood. It’s going to be EPIC!! (for me at least) Afterwards we can talk about the film that preceded The Fall Guy TV series… Hooper (1978), same director as Smokey and the Bandit, Hal Needham, also starring Burt Reynolds and Sally Field… It’s about Stuntmen.

"we need a bubble day and a beach day and a disney day?" So, Bubble Boy (2001), Soul Surfer (2011), and Fox and the Hound (1981)?

I've already spoken about my regard for APOCALYPSE NOW in the last upcoming post, so I won't repeat it here. I think you should enjoy SMOKEY AND THE BANDIT. It's a fun, light-hearted romp that was surprisingly successful in its day and made star Burt Reynolds a screen legend (Jackie Gleason is all so hugely entertaining in it). I will be honest that I'm a little surprised Carly is joining you for TOTAL RECALL. Don't get me wrong. It's a fantastic action-packed sci-fi thriller, but it's from Paul Verhoeven (the director of ROBOCOP and STARSHIP TROOPERS), so it's humor, though hilarious, will be a bit on the dark side and the violence... well, you saw ROBOCOP, so you at least know what you're in for, but I'm not sure that Carly will be. Honestly, SMOKEY AND THE BANDIT would be a better fit for her. At any rate, this should be an interesting week.

Total recall, excellent. Smokey and the Bandit, been a long time, look forward to the reaction. Never seen Apocalypse Now, I'll watch it with my wife when you do your reaction Cassie.

Apocalypse Now isn't exactly an upbeat movie but I don't think anything is going to bring Cassie down with the Lakers being recently eliminated.

Black Pilled did a pretty good video about Pleasantville : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvSDIbikprY

"I took a 12 minute nap out there and got sunburnt. Then SUNDAY IT FREAKING SNOWED!" You mean that Utah provided you with some snow to help soothe your sunburned skin? Utah is AWESOME!!!1! :-P

Smokey and the Bandit is a good film Miss

Saw fall guy at an early screening last Wednesday. Honestly not as good as it was hyped up to be. I'm prolly in the minority but I don't think the chemistry between the leads worked that well, but that could also be the writings fault. It has its moments and Ryan gosling for sure carries it but not as good as it could have been. Supposedly the budget was 130mil. I didn't see that on screen, the film felt small to me. That's not a diss on it but just an observation. don't know where the money went. Maybe the cast. Either way it should have been less than 100mil, cuz it's not doing good at the BO. It's a decent one time watch in the theater but nothing great imo.

I literally just got out of The Fall Guy. Best Freaking Frik Fracking Film I’ve seen this decade!!!! I was worried having loved the 80s TV Show, but they did it Justice. Loved It!!! I was giddy hearing the Original Theme Song. I now have a new fast driving song… Kiss’s “I Was Made For Lovin’ You.” Edit: Just tried the song on the way home… it worked. :-) Also another from the film I won’t name… but it’s the same title as a Jeff Bridges film, that Cassie should see. I had a WTF moment in the Finale though. There was a major, major, major Spoiler to a film, we have been trying to get Cassie to watch. Please Cassie… Lie to us and tell us you don’t know what I’m talking about.

Your in for a real treat with total recall lol

I am so looking forward to "Total Recall"! One of the greatest movies of all time!

Carly could do Total Recall I guess…but I don’t think she’d be super thrilled with you afterwards.

Smokey and the Bandit is so iconic. Bill Burr said that he wanted to be a truck driver because he wanted a pet Orangoutang. (I think that he was mixing his 80’s movies.)

I am honestly impressed with the average intelligence of my fellow Kernals; because our Trivia nights are very challenging.

Yes to all! Is trivia a discord only thing?

It’s not even close, Dearest Cassie, you will have a smile ear to ear with ‘Smokey.’ I wouldn’t be surprised if you do a Burt Reynolds poll after this. Remember in ‘True Romance’ when ‘Alabama’ said her favorite actor was Burt Reynolds? ‘Alabama’ was from Florida. Burt played football for, I think, the ‘Gators team. Blue & Orange. Florida takes a big pride in their native son. The song was written for the movie and performed by ‘Snowman,’ Jerry Reed. You cannot imagine how many Trans Ams Pontiac sold because of this movie.

If you love your sister, don't make her watch Total Recall with you.

Oh, i bet you will enjoy Smokey and the Bandit. Its such a fun film.

THIS... this is going to be a great week (but maybe Carly should just think... "Bandit"!)

Total Recall with Carly? I don't know, it is an R movie made by the same director as RoboCop, so you make that call! Carly might more appreciate Smokey and the Bandit! Starring a particular star that you both watched in a recent reaction together! OK, you pried it out of me! It's with Sally Field, who you both saw in Steel Magnolias recently. I think you will both like the movie! I'm jacked by both Total Recall and Smokey this week! and what else? Oh Apocolypse Now! Yikes! Yeah, that one will be, uh, something!?! Best thing about this week is I am off of work for almost the whole week until the weekend, so I plan much R&R and Star Trek watching for upcoming polls. It's hard to keep up with adventures all throughout the galaxy, it's hard work, but someone has to do it!!

Which cut of Apocalypse Now? Final Cut is the way to go, I think

Ehhh I think Carly can skip Total Recall I don’t think she’ll like it very much.

Only mars and back should at least try putting in some effort 🤭

Yes. Carly should join for Total Recall. She will enhance the reactions. Her emotional scars will heal 😁

Yes, have Carly watch Total Recall with you! It's a LOVE STORY!!

All great movies of their era.

I think Total Recall might be too extreme for Carly! Proceed with caution!

Recently saw Deep Sky, an IMAX documentary about the James Webb Space Telescope. Incredible and only 45 minutes long. Looking forward to Apocalypse Now!

Looking forward to these!! Really wonder what you will think of them.

Still think you should turn the tables on your fans and make them watch really critically acclaimed women’s movies. :)

I can't wait to see ur reaction to smoke and the bandit.