Upcoming....
QUICK NEWS-I have a sick kid at home and just found out we have a new school orientation for our oldest tonight. I have to move the butter live to Thursday the 30th! It will be a hangout!! 7:30pm MST, sorry about the change, but it should be fun!
Hey guys, how are you? Crazy that January is on day 74 and still going....;) I hope you had a good weekend, anyone do anything fun? I had bookclub, the kids had basketball and soccer, ben's sister and parents came over for dinner, and I spent 4 hours with T.E Lawrence. All in all a good one!
Thanks so much for all the suggestions last week on what TV show to watch for fun off channel, I now have the most extensive and greatest list to reference (as do you all). I feel so so lucky that this community is still so interactive and participatory (snaps for me for that word). You guys are truly the best corner on the internet!
This week we have Only the Brave, I picked it because I thought it timely with the huge California fires and what we owe our firefighters. We have Face/Off which I thought tied with L of A but I was mistake, but had already said I would watch it, lets go Nic Cage haha! Lastly, following our watch of Gladiator last week, we are going to watch G2!
With February coming up I want to have another classic romantic poll (I am going to omit My Fair Lady and watch it anyways this month) so look out for that this week! The mods also put together a great poll idea of movies that turn 25 in 2025!
I hope you all have a wonderful week, who wants to plan a vacation for the winter blues?
Thanks for being part of the Kernel Club, love you mucho!
Cassie
Comments (182)
Hi Cassie reaction film's are harry potter and the goblet of fire ghostbuters frozen empire oilver chitty chitty bang bang the hulk 2003 robin williams film called jumanji gladiator 3 Cassie's is best popular Lady
A COLOURFUL EXCITING AND ENTHERRALLING FAMILY GEM J.M. BARRIE'S PAN ADVENTURE LIKE PETER PAN STORY
Disney Presents based on the beloved classic the legend Arrives winner peter pan movie this film Amazing Director
What women want which i think cassie and carly definitely have watched but who knows, meet the parents, high fidelity, in the rom com category. Cast away, memento, snatch, requiem for a dream, traffic
Recommending an old movie BILLY JACK
TV series's doctor who actor Christopher Ecclesiastes in COMING HOME war movie
I think “Fried Green Tomatoes” would be a good movie for February.
How do u recommend a movie?
Think the recommendations may get compiled from the comments here. But not totally sure. There's also a separate link to a suggestion page. Personally haven't gotten that to work yet.
You should watch the Harry Potter movies
Thinking maybe her kids have been watching them ad nauseum or something because she's never even considered it. Not that I've seen anyway.
Looking forward to your Face/Off reaction. I remember when that was first released on video and saw an interview with Travolta and Cage on it. Said they both had a blast on that movie playing those characters.
Since oscar seasons around the corner, she should watch The Substance. Golden globes called it a comedy. Weird weird. THat should be part of the oscar poll movies and it got nominated for Best Picture and Actress Demi Moore. She won golden globe of it btw. But Maragrart qualley got snubbed.
Some people here don’t want her to watch The Fly because it’s too gross, and The Substance is way worse body horror than The Fly. I can just imagine the push-back on The Substance. I mean if none of those people were against The Substance that would make them hypocrites, right?
I know it doesn't mean much and technically this movie would have been 25 in 2024 but I have always wanted to Nominate "Troy" for you to watch. Considering how much you like Gladiator...i think Troy would be an awesome one for you as well!
It would, Mason, but alas....she hurt us badly by watching it pre-channel.
Just saw the Oscar nom “I’m Still Here.” The film is based on Marcelo Rubens Paiva’s book of the same name, which tells the story of his mother, Eunice Paiva, who fought against the military dictatorship in Brazil during the 70s to find out what they did to her husband. Brazilians and Latin Americans in general are so proud of this film getting global recognition. It has been huge for them considering how much they have been suffering under military dictatorship. Highly recommend!
Added “I’m Still Here” to my watchlist. It's playing at the theater near my house that I go to. Is it in Portuguese with English subtitles?
best musical are oilver half a sixpence the music man west side story labyeinth
monster films are hulk 2003 cyclops reign of fire the relie congo deep riseing the head hunter
Can't wait to rewatch Face/Off. I don't think I've watched it with another person since seeing the VHS rental with my parents. Many times rewatching it alone on a Sunday, nothing more interesting on tv.
“Girlfight” (2000) - Michelle Rodriguez’s debut film and underrated but very enjoyable coming-of-age story.
Jamie Bell in “Billy Elliot” (2000) is an inspiring story and excellent film. (Also would like “Frequency” and “U-571” for the 25 in 2025 poll). What a coincidence that Jamie Bell and Tom Holland have both played Billy Elliot in the past and are now both starring as Fred Astaire in two separate biopics currently in development.
Rose, good choices with Billy Elliot and Frequency. Don’t get me started on U571!! It’s the only movie I have genuine distaste for. But, I do think Cassie will enjoy Billy Elliot.
There is seriously no way Carly is watching Gladiator 2...I'm wagering a walk out
Because it's a bad movie? Or the violent/dark/adult content or whatever?
The two films I have on my list from 2000 won't make the cut this time. We've recently had a Clint poll, so Space Cowboys is out. And Final Destination is too scary for February.
Final Destination would definitely be an October one. Legit think she might enjoy it though. After Tucker and Dale, and the Zombieland films.
It's totally the wrong time of year to be pointing this out, but I'm gonna do so because I rewatched Cassie's reaction to "Misery" last night. I'm here to tell you....THAT film can be installed as a permament marker for what Cassie means by "Scary But Not Too Scary". She was riveted from start to finish, wide-eyed, jumpy, always unsettled, but absolutely loved the experience. I know I know - it's not a true horror, and I'm not saying that kind of film should replace the great horror films in October. I'm just saying....Misery is a great example of what Cassie actually likes when it comes to the scary and traumatic.
Google lists these two below as "Horror/Drama" -- to me each is psychological horror. --"Black Swan" (2010). Natalie Portman won Best Actor Oscar. Also stars Mila Kunis. The movie nominated for 5 Oscars including Best Picture, Best Director. [IMDb 8.0] 15 requests at popcornrequests.com --"Requiem for a Dream" (2000). Jennifer Connelly, Jared Leto. [IMDb 8.3] 14 requests at popcornrequests.com
I worked on only the brave, excited to see you both are watching it together. I was the assistant to the supervising sound editor. No pressure to force you to like it though. Enjoy!
That’s awesome! It’s going to be a tough one for sure but it was a very respectful and accurate depiction of these brave firefighters who displayed true heroism. *unforgettable film.
I know we get a romance poll for February and Cassie's PPOTM will be "My Fair Lady". But still some slots available, so I propose a Paul Newman poll & Steve McQueen poll. And what about the long awaited "Planet of the Apes" (1968). Am I asking too much, lol. UPDATE: We will also get the 25 in 2025 poll (films released in 2000). NEW UPDATE: Cassie said Planet of the Apes (1968) is on the schedule for the 1st week of Feb.
I would like to have "Noms of Oscars Past" polls, as was done a couple of years ago. +1 for Planet of the Apes (1968)
I know this one is contreversial but i would love to have your thoughts on Emilia Perez (personally loved it)
She mentioned Emilia Pérez (and I think Karla Sofía Gascón in particular) in one of the recent podcasts. That's a nice aspect of their podcasts -- is you get to hear more of their thoughts.
Fred & Ginger’s “Top Hat” & “Swing Time” are my top suggestions for the Feb poll but I also really love “Gidget” (1959) starring Sandra Dee, James Darren, and Cliff Robertson. (Steve Holton - didn’t the real-life Gidget live near you or was she your neighbor? Hope you’re doing well!). Big fan of her father’s Gidget novels and his fictional character Moondoggie (named my girl pooch after him but nicknamed her Moonie - like the Chihuahua actor from the Legally Blonde films who also lived with Gidget - the famous Taco Bell Chihuahua). More of my fav rom-coms: - “Pillow Talk” (1959) - fav Rock Hudson & Doris Day film - “Shall We Dance?” (1996) - Japanese rom-com that would be great for foreign rom-com poll - “The Artist” (2011) - 🤍
Not sure I would l call 'Shall We Dance' a "rom-com", it definitely serves up some 'rom' and there is some 'com' (and both in a Japanese perspective - which adds to its appeal for me), but after the mix-up with An Officer And A Gentleman, I'm probably being extra careful about expectations. But I am all for it. I would also add "Once" (2006), out of Ireland - nice little film which made for a great play on Broadway (and has a song which won the Oscar, which maybe they heard).
Have had the word 'participatory' ringing in my head all day. You're right, it does kinda snap.
Looking forward to Gladiator II. I haven't seen it yet so I have no idea what to expect besides lots of death scenes. As per usual, I'm expecting Carly will be watching most of this movie through her fingers. 🫣
I'm so glad Cassie has decided to watch Face/Off despite realising her mistake. It's going be super fun seeing her reaction to this movie. She has no idea what's she's in for with this one. Can't wait! 🤪
I'm dreading seeing Cassie and Clary's reaction to Only The Brave. If you've seen it you know why.
Only the Brave is such a powerful movie!
My Fair Lady is a fantastic movie. Jack Warner spared no expense in bringing it from stage to screen.
Cassie, I hope your little one feels better soon. I’m looking forward to this weeks reactions. I shall echo your thoughts! You certainly do have a great community here on PiB. I couldn’t imagine my day without it now. Have a great week 😊
"Our first Article of Faith tells us that the Almighty created the Ape in his own image; that he gave him a soul and a mind; that he set him apart from all the beasts of the jungle, and made him lord of the planet. These sacred truths are self-evident."
Hopefully she makes it though all the original "Ape" movies. Few reactors do that. Beneath is a bit of a slog. Escape is a fun fish out of water story for most of it and the first "Ape" movie I saw in theaters. Conquest is still the second best after the original. I even liked Battle but then again, I was eight.
Please watch Wind River at some point Maybe some live movies for Febuary
I’d recommend Hell or Highwater too. Hell just watch all the Taylor Sheridan movies 😂
I really enjoyed both your reactions to Gladiator (2000). I thought I'd share this very funny, dead on perfect impersonation of Russell Crowe/Maximus by UK impressionist Jon Culshaw. It is a clip shown on the UK Michael Parkinson chat show. It starts 9 seconds into the YouTube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zagayQVKXzo
Hilarious
Well........I know a perfect movie about love. Will be awesome in February 🤩😊😍
You know a perfect movie about love? Show me!
I nominate the 1980s film Moonstruck (Nicholas Cage, Cher, Olympia Dukakis) for the Valentines Day poll.
Mom would strongly agree with you. In her top five.
Love the idea of doing a poll for movies that turn 25 in 2025!
Dang just realized Scream 3 is one of those. Chances of that are...nil.
While I understand the Gladiator re-watch is prep for Glad II, I really hope re-watches with Carly never become a recurring thing on the channel.
Totally disagree. I love the rewatches with Carly. I think it's pretty fun to see Cassie introduce Carly to movies that she enjoyed on the channel.
Face/Off. One of my all time favourites, John Travilta and Nick Cage do an incredible job as do the supporting cast. Enjoy!
After My Fair Lady, can you please make “The Music Man” your next musical? The 1962 Robert Preston version, NOT the Matthew Broderick remake version.
Robert Preston was Harold Hill. Those are really tough shoes to fill. That’s my favorite musical of all time.
Interesting timing choice only the brave at same time.the fires that happened in LA.your going to ball you eyes out and going to be interesting. to see if you like and can handle American psycho. that’s intense
You’re brave Cassie for taking on Only The Brave. I have a good friend who’s son runs a hotshot crew in Oregon and has traveled to several other states fighting wildfires.
Respect. These guys are definitely revered in California these days. Such an important job. Hope he's safe.
and I'm still waiting for the Sonic HEdgehog trilogy reactions with Carly.
Are you suggesting a Cassie rewatch/Carly first watch of Sonic the Hedgehog (2020)? You can go to popcornrequests.com and request the trilogy. Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) currently has no requests, probably because as you know, Cassie has seen it. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022), which Cassie has not seen, currently has 3 requests. I am sure they are funny.
There's another John Woo film he did recently called Silent Night. That movie had zero dialogue. Quite good
As for Face/off, can't wait. I can eat a peach for hours!
Gladiator 2 was crap. ANd who the hell put sharks in a colosseum?? Literally jumping sharks here. Boring and Copy/paste one liners
They really did have far-flung wild animals in the arena. I don't know about sharks though. But they did fill it up with water fairly often.
I don't know what it is about this year, but January has certainly been hectic so far. Too much to do and not enough time. I haven't even managed to get to An Officer and a Gentleman yet ...
By the sound of it, Cassie's YT edit is probably going to be the best way to watch Gladiator 2
I am watching the full reaction because I always watch the full reactions (instead of the YT edits), but also because I have not seen Gladiator II and want to. I've seen a range of comments about Gladiator II, but want to draw my own conclusions.
Heart and Souls 1993 and Always 1989 are my longshot suggestions. And also A Matter of Life and Death 1946 for a classic romance movie.
Finally saw Always last week. Think that was my only Spielberg left to see.
Once we got face/off watched we can add Woo's Hardboiled to the list
Is Hardboiled an English language movie?
"Ben's sister and parents came over for dinner, and I spent 4 hours with T.E Lawrence." Seems rude. :-P
Think she's trying to sleep at night now.
Yay! for My Fair Lady. Regarding Gladiator 2... ... ... ... ... ... I hope you enjoy it.
BACHELOR PARTY (1984) for Valentine's starring some unknown called Tom Hanks
Cassie: what kind of books do you read? I love and good historical fiction, soft and hard-boiled detective stories, and fantasy. Have you read Ken Follett (historical fiction)? He is my favorite author. If you decide to try him out, be forewarned - most of his novels have some (not a lot) of graphic sex scenes. You know... before you recommend him to your book club. ☺️
My Fair Lady in the upcoming month is great! Looking forward to it, Cassie! Any movie from Carly's Romantic List, would be a great choice for the poll.
No worries about the live! I hope whoever is sick feels better soon.
Missed the post asking for tv suggestions but I hope someone mentions The Americans. What I believe to be the single best show of all time!
+1 for The Americans
best harry potter movie's re harry potter and the half blood prince harry potter and the order of phoenix harry potter and the philosopher's stone top 3 harry potter film's coming soon first time watching this movie reaction
Only the Brave is great. Incredible cast too. Can't thank the firefighters enough for how tirelessly they've been working these past couple weeks. I'm all for romance this February but I think these would be fun reactions for Galentine's Day Thelma & Louise (1991) Now and Then (1995) Hope Floats (1998) Stepmom (1998) Where the Heart Is (2000)
I love Hope Floats and Where The Heart Is (I've recommended both for February to) Now And Then is my Pick a Flick! Not a romance but such a great movie that I'm dying for Cassie to watch.
My Fair Lady? Fantastic! One of my top three favorite musicals! (Along with The Music Man and Fiddler on the Roof...)
I think Face / Off is Cassie's first John Travolta movie since Pulp Fiction. Maybe also Consider Urban Cowboy (1980) for February romance month
Plus get Debra Winger with Urban Cowboy (1980)
25 in 2025: "Frequency" but please save for Fathers Day "U-571" WWII submarine story also great for Veterans Day or Memorial Day "Men of Honor" black sailor fights racism in US Navy "The Contender" political theater between the president and congress "13 Days" The closest we've ever come to war with Russia "Requiem for a Dream" this is a rough watch but good "Keeping the Faith" A priest and a rabbi walk into a bar... also good for tender November "All The Pretty Horses" forbidden love on a ranch in Mexico "Traffic" Director Steven Soderbergh followed up Erin Brockovich with a doosey of a drug story "Finding Forester" White recluse writer helps promising black student find his voice "O Brother Where Art Thou?" A satire of "The Odyssey" by the Cohen Brothers "Vertical Limit" if Elon Musk wanted to climb Mt Everest.... what could go wrong? "Proof of Life" that time Meg Ryan met Russel Crow and had an affair IRL "Autumn in New York" I don't care for it but you and Carly would love it "What Women Want" see above "Chocolat" because I know you love a young Johnny Depp In the mood for a double feature "Mission to Mars" followed by "Red Planet"
Traffic would be a good one for the channel. I think it came before Erin B though.
Frankie and Johnny (1991) with Al Pacino and Michelle Pfeiffer would also be good romantic choice. Nathan Lane steals every scene he's in.
Good one! That doesn't get requested too much on here. Kinda broke my heart that neither Cassie or Carly seem to know Michelle Pfeiffer at all.
I hope your child recovers quickly and completely and that your oldest has a great time. If we’ve learned anything from so many of the movies watched it is that family is important and these moments always matter. Don’t worry. We’ll be here when you’re ready
Battle Royale turns 25 this year!
Wonder Boys! Always forget about that one.
Only the brave BROKE me.
Some Romance films for your consideration: A Star is Born (1937), The Awful Truth (1937), Holiday (1938), Love Affair (1939), Wuthering Heights (1939), The Philadelphia Story (1940), Ball of Fire (1941), Sullivan's Travels (1941), The Palm Beach Story (1942), Brief Encounter (1945), A Matter of Life and Death (1946), Born Yesterday (1950), From Here to Eternity (1953), Magnificent Obsession (1954), Sabrina (1954), All That Heaven Allows (1955), Lady and the Tramp (1955), Summertime (1955), The Seven Year Itch (1955), Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961), The Music Man (1962), Charade (1963), The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964), Doctor Zhivago (1965), Barefoot in the Park (1967), Funny Girl (1968), Cactus Flower (1969), Harold and Maude (1971), Melody (1971), 10 (1979), Arthur (1981), Desert Hearts (1985), The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985),Peggy Sue Got Married (1986), Something Wild (1986), Moonstruck (1987), The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989), Truly Madly Deeply (1990), L.A. Story (1991), Regarding Henry (1991), Shadowlands (1993), The Remains of the Day (1993), The Wedding Banquet (1993), Eat Drink Man Woman (1994), The Swan Princess (1994), Sense and Sensibility (1995), The Bridges of Maddison County (1995), Sliding Doors (1998), The Horse Whisperer (1998), In the Mood for Love (2000), Solaris (2002), Cold Mountain (2003), Down with Love (2003), Wimbledon (2004), Casanova (2005), Miss Potter (2006), Across the Universe (2007), Lars and the Real Girl (2007), Australia (2008), Away We Go (2009), Carol (2015), A United Kingdom (2016), Loving (2016), Breathe (2017), The Shape of Water (2017), Long Shot (2019), Three Thousand Years of Longing (2022) and What's Love Got to Do with It? (2022)
There really are a TON of movies in the world.
Only the Brave - great movie! I curse the circumstances of why you have decided to watch it, but am so glad you are finally getting to it.
Face / Off directed by John Woo. Let the doves fly!
I think you can finally go ahead and watch 'The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent' now if you haven't already seen it!
After Face/Off would be perfect. Cassie would love it.
Knowing your love for Pride and Prejudice Cassie, I hope you will consider Sense and Sensibility (1995) for February romance poll
Seconded
Face/Off is an awesome movie
Where The Heart Is turns 25 this year and is a fantastic movie starring Natalie Portman, Ashley Judd & Stockard Channing
A movie I have on dvd. It won’t win a poll even if it makes it on.
Non-usual romantic movie: a Knight's Tale. Its a goofy quasi-historical movie that I've always enjoyed ever since it came out.
Could've sworn that was on the channel already.
Doctor Who is the greatest thing you could possibly watch.
While I agree, the question is where to start. The 2000's soft reboot is a decent idea, though I'm unsure - there's just so much Who and its extremely varied (due to being made since the 60's). That's a lot of content!
For movies turning 25, even though the site says you’ve seen it, I’d enjoy What Women Want as a 2nd time watch. I loved the premise and would love to have Mel Gibsons power in that film lmaoooo 😂😂. Others for that category that might be good are Space Cowboys and Finding Forrester (basketball movie + Sean Connery).
In case you decide to do a Modern Romantic Movies Poll for February, here a some suggestions: *Some Kind Of Wonderful (1987)(Mary Stuart Masterson) *Cocktail (1988)(Tom Cruise) *Love Potion No. 9 (1992)(Sandra Bullock) *Nine Months (1995)(Hugh Grant,Robin Williams,Jeff Goldblum) *Bed Of Roses (1996)(Christian Slater, Mary Stuart Masterson) *One Fine Day (1996)(George Clooney) *Hope Floats (1998)(Sandra Bullock) *Six Days,Seven Nights (1998)(Harrsion Ford) *Where The Heart Is (2000)(Natalie Portman,Ashley Judd,Stockard Channing) *Loser (2000)(Jason Biggs) *The Majestic (2001)(Jim Carrey) *Kate & Leopold (2001)(Hugh Jackman, Meg Ryan) *Brown Sugar (2002)(Taye Diggs) *Honey (2003)(Jessica Alba) *Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights (2004)
Shakespeare in Love feels like it’s due for one of these February’s
I'm pretty psyched for Face/Off, which I think is a fascinating film, and the performances are worth whatever else the film is lacking, and more than makes up for any faults. So happy that we are getting My Fair Lady for February, but hope there is room for another golden era film. There have been many fine ones mentioned here in these comments! .
John Woo plus unhinged Nic Cage makes it totally worth it.
Might be winter blues in your neck of woods but down here near Sydney it is 97F and everyone who can is inside with the AC on. Hope the kids feel better soon
Does Sydney have a cold season?
So weird. I was just thinking we should ask Cassie to watch "Only the Brave". You know she loves true stories.
Thanks for FaceOff! 2nd one I’ve mailed in that’s being watched. Classic 90’s action junk food, gotta love it 😂👍🏽
Hi Cassie. For February I would suggest Mr. Right with Anna Kendrick and Sam Rockwell. It's both a RomCom and dark Humor all in one
Anna Kendrick always gives great interviews on chat shows. She's a pro at that.
I don't understand why so many were against 'Face/Off'. They enjoy other kinds of dumb action movies, most of which are formulaic. This one is actually way outside of the box and original! I can't wait! I don't know any classic romance films, but a new one I'd like you to see is 'Enough Said' (2013) with Julia Louis-Dreyfuss and James Gandolfini (RIP) who was most famous for giving the greatest TV performance in history on 'The Sopranos'. I think you'd like it. Maybe throw in a movie that is fitting of Black History Month too. My vote would be 'Malcolm X', which is long overdue IMO. Best wishes and recovery to your kid!
I don't remember Face/Off that well but looking forward to it. +1 for 'Enough Said' (2013). I am a fan of Julia Louis-Dreyfuss. I am rewatching The Sopranos -- currently in S4. +1 for Malcom X (Denzel Washington). Good suggestion for Black History Month.
Looking forward to all 3: -Only the Brave (2017) -Face/Off (can't remember that well) -Gladiator II (never seen).
Hey Cassie, do you plan to watch Wicked with us? I loved the book by Gregory Maguire and I’ve seen the musical a couple times (ok like 7 times). I think you would enjoy the story.
She has said she saw it with her kids, i believe, so she must gone to the theater and seen it already.
Only the Brave (2017) is such a great movie, but SOOOO incredibly hard to watch as the wife of a Firefighter/EMT, and as an EMT, myself! I hadn't ever planned to watch this movie again but for you... I will! Miles Teller stars in this with Jennifer Connely, just before they filmed Top Gun: Maverick (2022), together!
It's from the same director as Top Gun Maverick also. He also directed Oblivion with Tom Cruise and Tron Legacy.
Some suggestions for the February Classic Romance Poll: Moonstruck (1987) The Apartment (1960) Bridges of Madison County (1995) The Way We Were (1973)
The Apartment is here on Patreon as an exclusive. I think it is a great reaction!
Classic Romantic Poll recommendations… Trouble in Paradise (1932) Twentieth Century (1934) Top Hat (1935) My Man Godfrey (1936) Swing Time (1936) The Awful Truth (1937) Shall We Dance (1937) Bringing Up Baby (1938) Bachelor Mother (1939) Ninotchka (1939) My Favorite Wife (1940) The Philadelphia Story (1940) The Lady Eve (1941) I Married a Witch (1942) Random Harvest (1942) The Palm Beach Story (1942) A Guy Named Joe (1943) The More the Merrier (1943) A Matter of Life and Death (1946)
The Philadelphia Story. So much fun. Kathrine Hepburn, Cary Grant and Jimmy Stewart. Cassie would love it, as would Carly.
Speaking of movies that turn 25 years old, Jeff Bridges starred in the political thriller The Contender (2000). Which is also a past PIB dice game winner from a couple of years ago beating out Major League 2 on the last roll of the dice (Movies, Mail and More #5 at around the 3h:12m mark)
Oh dang was that another one she promised? Vaguely remember that.
Glad you had a good weekend. Looking forward to "My Fair Lady." Musicals are not my favorite, but Audrey Hepburn is undeniably magnificent in the role. I love it when we get to watch one of the greatest films of all time.
Horror of Dracula would be perfect for romance month. No woman can resist Christopher Lee’s Dracula.
For February I suggest Love Actually, The Notebook, Two Weeks Notice, A Walk in the Clouds
A Walk in the Clouds is the only one I think that remains unseen, so was that just a clever ploy to get it watched?😉 If so, well played
To catch a thief is my pick for the romance in February.
That is a great choice. With Carly would be my wish!
Dang it! I was sure Cassie was gonna watch "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" (1978) this week. 😭
Looking like another good week, Only the Brave is something I’ve wanted to watch too it’s been on my watch list for ages so thanks for picking it. Face off I’m just very interested to see what you make of the craziness as Nic Cage really goes up to 11 on this one 😂😂. Gladiator 2 I’ve not heard amazing things about so I’m going to leave it until it’s free to stream. The 2000 movie poll sounds an interesting idea. The Whole Nine Yards with Bruce Willis and Matthew Perry is one I’ve been wanting you to react to for a while now. Along with Space Cowboys (Clint Eastwood & Tommy Lee Jones), Rules of Engagement (Sam Jackson & Tommy Lee Jones) Courtroom Drama, The Hurricane (Denzel Washington) The Bone Collector (Denzel Washington) Double Jeopardy (Tommy Lee Jones again lol with Ashley Judd), Play it to the Bone (Woody Harrelson & Antonio Banderas), And Any Given Sunday.
Bone Collector. Classic 90's thriller.
Great surprise. Only the Brave!!! Face-off and Gladiator 2. Awesome week starting with Lawrence of Arabia
You should watch ‘salmon fishing on the Yemen’ during February, an underrated gem with an adorable romance and some seriously good inspirational themes Super mom sounds busy! Good luck with it all! Vacation sounds like heaven right now
A Classic Romantic Poll for February…I’m swooning already! 😍
“Interactive and participatory”…Cassie, do you have “Word of the Day” toilet paper?
'8 Seconds' is a great romance option for February 👍
Oh no!! Another sickness storming through the PiB household! Time to boost your immune system, Cassie! So sorry one of your kids is sick…I hope they’re able to kick it quickly and get back to doing kid stuff. No worries about pushing back the live to Thursday. When you’re ready, we’ll be ready. Yes, my wife and I have been planning a vacation for our 30th wedding anniversary coming up in May. So the next 3 months can’t go by quick enough. I’ve never seen, or heard of, Only the Brave, but it certainly seems appropriate given the tragic circumstances in California. Face/Off will be a fun, over the top, action packed roller coaster of a reaction. And Gladiator II…so pumped for that movie!
Hope you have a great time on your vacation! 30 years is great! 🥂
Classic romance? Could we finally be getting Zeffirelli's Romeo and Juliet (1968/1595-ish)?
Shame she's already seen the Baz Lurhmann version, it's one of my guilty pleasures.
Face off is a great John woo film his first American movie was 1993 hard target which is also a great film and now a cult classic.
Face Off is ridiculous but fun. I love Hard Target - also ridiculous, also fun.
God bless. Hopefully the sick kid rally quickly and doesn't share with the family!
looking forward to the Face/Off reaction!
I really hope you enjoyed Lawrence of Arabia (1962), Cassie! It might be one of those films where you might need to research the backstory of T E Lawrence. Are you going to do a poll of TV series suggestions? I sincerely hope your kid gets well soon. All the best!!
Highly recommend Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers film for February poll: “Top Hat” (1935) / “Swing Time” (1936). I can’t wait for “My Fair Lady” ✨ Also your LoA reaction - I had the BEST time watching your reaction.. it was an experience itself. Thanks so much Cassie for thinking of our brave firefighters and honoring them with a great film.
I must second the Astaire/Rogers wish! It's a must! Either of those films!
If you're doing classic romance for February then you've gotta finally do An Affair To Remember(Cary Grant). Nine Months for a more modern Romance(Hugh Grant, Robin Williams, Jeff Goldblum, Julianne Moore & Joan Cusack). When you finally watch An Affair To Remember make sure you watch Sleepless In Seattle again. This isn't my week but I look forward to the Extra Butter Live and whatever comes next. Hope the kiddo feels better soon
Ohhh that's the movie it was referencing. I think Last Chance Harvey may've been based on it in parts too.
Great lineup this week. I really liked “only the brave”. Face/Off is a trip. Love the poll idea. Keep up the great content and thanks for creating this little corner of the internet for us all to share.
Oh boy. Bring the Tissues for Only the Brave. Hope your child gets better!
Hope your kid feels better soon 🤞🙏❤️
“Only The Brave” - I used to live in the town in Arizona where that incident happened. Too bad the film crew chose to film it in New Mexico. Looking forward to a “My Fair Lady” reaction - it’s my favorite musical.
As a fellow Arizonan, that did not make a lot of sense. Sure, NM gave a better tax credit, but ... come on. Really ?? Film about Arizona firefighters filmed in NM
Prince of Tides, or Bridges of Madison County for February? Also Cruel Intentions could be fun for the channel...for that mix of nostalgia, hints of psychological thriller, random 90's wtf, social jostling and intrigue, and a really touching romance by the end. Quintessential 90's.
Only the Brave is a rough one for me to watch since my brother is a firefighter but still a good movie. And Face/Off is so ridiculously 1997! Nic Cage doing his full Nic Cage impression and I am all for it. Also fun trivia, the director is The Notebook makes an appearance. Can you find him?
Cassie, for February and Black History Month, please consider a watch of AMISTAD. It checks so many boxes for you! Courtroom drama, true story, Spielberg directed, and also has many actors you know (McConaughey, Morgan Freeman, and more!)
Ahhhh... This stuff drives me nutty. Watch Amistad because it is a great movie (especially soon after Gladiator), not because it is February. https://people.com/morgan-freeman-explains-why-he-doesnt-like-black-history-month-8664297 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSERMWAjtG4
1) my dad's healthy as a horse. Hopefully we'll grow old together and die at the same time to see mom again. If he dies first I won't be far behind... 2) putting $2500 towards leather interior on the 370Z 3) putting $3000 on a kick ass custom built computer with Windows 12 in the fall 4) Hopefully dad and I can go with my brother and sister in law to Salem in Oct for Halloween stuff.
Oh my god do not go to Salem, MA in October. It is a mad house. Way too crowded. Now you can come to Salem, CT. Nothing going on there in October and we even burned and hung more than our fair share of witches during that period.
Only The Brave is excellent. Face/Off and Gladiator 2 are cheeks.
"An Affair to Remember " for February. Gladiator II is terrible. Terrible
Once again we are in total agreement. I don't know, Cassie might like it, but I was actively irritated and bored watching it in a theater.
Only the Brave!
