Update Alright Alright Alright
Hiya pals!
Well guess what? I made a new year’s resolution to not go to Disney this year, I just wanted to experience something different if we took a vacation. Well I made it 32 days…..fail….My best friend/cousin called and said “we’re going in 4 days, want to come?” The castle calllllllllssss me. So I banked up on reactions, and made a quick trip happen all while surprising the kids this morning. We drove up to their school to drop them off and everything! Such a fun memory already. We are doing two days and then home.
This week we have some fun ones with My Fair lady (two Audrey weeks in a row), Dazed and Confused (what a trip) and the winner of the current 25 in ‘25 Final Poll! (I originally put the wrong end date, it will end in a couple days).
The rest of the month we will continue with our Ape journey, No Way Out from pick-a-flick and MORE! ;) Also, a note, the Face/Off youtube edit still will not pass copyrights for, but the YT edit is here on patreon in case you missed that last week!
We are still working on the voting for the Poppies and will announce the form this week. It’s really coming up!
Happy almost Valentines-it’s fun to celebrate love in all forms and I really LOVE this community and all of you! my heart POPS for you, you make my life BUTTER, and you are a REEL catch!
Thanks a million!
Cassie
ps-newest pop2go epi on patreon (goes public on all platforms tomorrow!)
Comments (83)
winner reaction movies are the blessing and the curse the substonce water horse the black stallion blue beetle my steries of the southen wild the north witch honey i shrank the kids best movie's from popcorn in bed
I would say my fair lady is the best out of all these three films
Imaginary the mouse trap goilocks and the three bears death and porridge man with no past black action the greatest love story never told winnermovies
As someone that grew up in the seventies and is now dealing with mobility issues and having here of the last few years also dealing with losing my mom and older and younger sister, I have to say that watching movies with you two has really helped with everything going on in my world, so don’t think that you’re just watching movies you’re actually lifting the spirits of some of us out here and I thank you gals very much for this. May God Bless you both and your families. Note; don’t take time with your family, your loved ones for granted, spend the time wisely
In the immortal words of Ariana Grande's butt, "I'm a little behind," so I've only just got around to watching the YT edit of Gladiator 2. My conclusion is this. We should really stop underestimating Cassie and Carly's ability to love films that we think of as Ghost Pepper eye drops. As long as no babies are harmed, and no one hangs themselves butt nekkid in a motel bathroom, they're pretty much up for anything. I thought it was a good reaction, even though it was a double-crust wasabi sandwich they were somehow enjoying.
My sister liked Glad II also...makes me question my gene pool. 😆
That's what I love about Dazed and Confused rewatches: I get older, and it stays the same great movie. Alright alright alright
A little trivia for Cassie. You've mentioned in the past how much you enjoyed The Sound of Music. Christopher Plummer played the captain in that film. He was also in Star Trek VI The Undiscovered Country. Before the Sound of Music became a film, it was on Broadway. The person who played the captain on Broadway, was Theodore Bikel. He was an accomplished folk singer and the last song written by Rogers and Hammerstein was Edelweiss, and it was written specifically for Bikel. In Star Trek The Next Generation he played Worf's human father. Bikel also has a small part in My Fair Lady, a part you'll see after the mid-point intermission. Movies of the past usually went 80-90 minutes. Longer movies required a bathroom break. When my dad went to the movies in the 20s and 30s all he had to pay was 6 cents. When my mom went to the movies in the 30s and 40s the cost went all the way up to 10 cents. When I was a preteen in the 60s and part of the 70s I only had to pay a buck fiddty $1.50. Times sure have changed.
Anyone remember "Savannah Smiles" (1982). A heart-warming movie about a sad little girl who finds her smile when she meets two very unlikely characters . Would love to see the ladies react to it.
The name sounds really familiar.
Dazed and Confused was just like my high school in the 70’s without the hazing, thankfully. 😶🌫️
My Fair Lady is one of my all-time favourite movies. It was one my mum and I watched all the time with my grandma.
Horror of Dracula is just called Dracula outside the US. At the time it came out (1958) Universal still owned the rights to the film title Dracula in the US.
If you remove the word "Dracula" aswell, Cassie might watch it.
Spoiler alert...Cassie, get ready for a 3+ minute intro to My Fair Lady, before the actual dialog begins, and you'll enjoyed this movie more in your studio setting. It's a great musical, but Oklahoma is even better. I hope you give that movie a try. It's also far more romantic.
As great as "The Music Man" is, and has a special connection to you, Byrd N. Hand... Oklahoma with Gordan Macrae and Shirley Jones is a cut above. In fact, most Rogers and Hammerstein musicals are a cut above Gigi and My Fair Lady. And hopefully at some point in 2025 Cassie will give the great Fred Astair a try. It's amazing to think most of his early movies are over 85 years old.
I see a few people mentioning the Disney trip and Splash Mountain. I'm sensing a need for a Song of the South (1946) reaction. It would likely need to be Patreon exclusive because I think if anybody had the guts to do a reaction, Disney would hard strike them in a second.
Even Whoopi wants the movie back..
Have you been to Dollywood? It’s fantastic and family friendly.
One of the channels I follow just recently went their on suggestion. The New Zealand Family. They did a big loop this summer in an RV from Malibu up to Seattle over to Yellowstone, then back down to Grand Canyon and Vegas. Then back to San Diego, and flew over to TN for Dollywood and Nashville for the 4th. Then finished in Texas. They had a great time. Fun channel if you haven't seen it. Nice family.
Runner up from a poll from a while back, eh? I like this is a motif. You know what else was a poll runner-up a while back? The Fly! I think Cassie's fixing to treat us.
Keep dreaming Clarence!!! (like how I’m using so many exclamation points lately? I’m told it shows positive enthusiasm!!!)
Hopefully you have already gone and returned. Best not to post vacation plans on social media as it attracts burglars.
I would figure she has a good security system. And a few neighbor friends to keep an eye out.
Really looking forward to DAZED AND CONFUSED because I worked on it! (Seriously, my name is in the credits and everything.) It was one of the best experiences of my life; we had our 30th anniversary reunion last fall.
That’s so cool Jason! If you don’t mind me asking, what was it you did on the movie?
It was just the 68 OG for me, never had interest in any of the other ape movies, old or new. Looking forward to Space Cowboys, Frequency I never really cared for. She'll probably watch both.
Hope there’s no grouse at house of mouse! May the crowds be summoned elsewhere this week. 🏰 Was helping on a Disney summer internship application last night. It is the applicant’s happy place too. Better luck with other resolutions. 😊 Looking forward to fair ladies, dazed confusion and orbiting cowboys. Have a great mini-vacation! 👍
meh, the crowds at Disneyland are ridiculous still. I used to be an annual pass holder for decades, but stopped around 2017. The reservation system can go kick rocks. I only go for photo sessions now. Or when they have cool Star Wars rides open! (Resistance)
Cassie, enjoy Disneyworld/land. I’ve never been so I can’t comment. But have a great time, you deserve it. Another line up of great movies. I’m looking forward to more ape movies, especially if you are watching the original sequels?! I just got round to watching “Faceoff” great reaction. If you like 90s action, which it looks like you really do! You need to get In “Cliffhanger” with Stallone and I recommend “Red Heat” (80s) as you really like buddy cop movies. Schwarzenegger and Jim belushi are funny together. Also you say “and MORE!” Does this mean, the person who shall not be mentioned! (I don’t want to reignite that fire!😆) movie, from pick a flick, we are getting the movie that shall not be mentioned?! Anyways, thank you for being awesome and keeping us all so entertained. Your the best ❤️
Cliff/Hanger
Looking forward to seeing these reactions. Have a great time at Disneyland. I've only ever been to Disney world, but I had a blast there!
Loved your message at the end Carly and your clever wordplay. All I can say is that you are my favorite reactor, you are just BUTTER than everyone else! My Fair Lady will be a very fun watch. One of the better musicals. Space Cowboys (I'm assuming it will win), I think you will love. And I will finally get a chance to watch Dazed and Confused in all it's entirety. I gave it a shot one time, and I didn't get that far into it. Wasn't my cup of tea. And I was the high school class of 1976. Voted for my first president, Jimmy Carter, later that year. The movie seemed plotless to me, and I like a movie to have a story at least. If anyone wants to tell me that some things happen later in the movie that gives it some kind of structure or form, or whatever, please don't, I don't want to know. It'll be a spoiler to me, I want to go into it blind like Cassie. I won't read it anyway, 😛.
In high school in 1980, I was Jimmy Carter in a debate with 2 other students (as Reagan, Anderson) on stage in front of the student body. I love Dazed and Confused, but can see how some may not get into it -- maybe the pacing or content -- I don't know.
The Audrey Hepburn films will be fun. Dazed and Confused is a film I would have liked more when I was a younger man. But seeing as I didn’t see it until later in life it’s just okay as far as I’m concerned. I’m trying to be a little more positive because I’ve been told I’m too negative but I’m afraid this is as good as it gets.
Nope, not having that Richard! You give Realistic, fare, honest opinions and you and Clarence are funny as hell! 😆 But not Negative!
My Fair Lady 👎 Dazed & Confused 👎 Space Cowboys 🤜
If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the years Cassie, once you’ve been to the happiest/most magical place on earth (depending on whether it’s Disneyland or Walt Disney World) you can never deny yourself the opportunity to go back. Nor should you. Enjoy the trip and the time away with your family.
It's always a vibe watching Dazed & Confused. Excited to watch with Cassie while blazed
Love Dazed and Confused
Very curious to see how you reacted to dazed and confused.
I am all for the Audrey Hepburn films, My Fair Lady is fun. I know Hepburn’s performance in Breakfast at Tiffany’s is iconic and I am not at all over sensitive to how peoples are represented in older films but I think that many may find Mickey Rooney’s Mr Yunioshi a little bit hard to take.
I think Mickey Rooney was fantastic in “The Black Stallion” (1979). He got an Oscar nom for Best Supporting Actor. Also part of it was filmed in Toronto, Canada. One of the best films ever made.
Looking forward to dazed and confused. Best McConaughey role
Looking forward to Dazed & Confused! And have the BEST time at Disney!
DAZED ANC CONFUSED I can't comment on knowledgeably because I've never actually seen it, but I love MY FAIR LADY. It's not exactly great cinema (though it did win best picture) because it can never really get away from is theatrical roots, but it is a decent addition of the wonderful stage musical. The cart is mostly intact (with Rex Harrison a particular standout), but Julia Andrews was replaced by Audrey Hepburn Bennett the studio felt Julie couldn't carry as film on her own (although, ironically, another movie studio headed by a certain Walt Disney that can't great cast her in the type Roger of as soon called MARY POPPINS, which won Andrews an Oscar). Audrey is radiant, but she unfortunately doesn't do much of her own singing (unbeknownst to her, they dubbed much of her voice with the silently talented Marni Nixon and the transitions are not seamless). Still, is charming, funny, sweet and has not only summer of the best costumes ever to grace the silver screen but some of the best music too. I predict you will love it. :-)
Dazed and Confused is worth seeing I think. Very much a 'slice of life, time and space' kind of movie. Mostly about the vibes, similar to American Graffiti in that way. Linklater is a fun director, and an Oscar winner now I think? Boyhood was really good too. Pretty sure that's what he won for.
You are a Disney fan. Glad for the continuing of the Ape journey this month, and looking forward to No Way Out. Pumped about "Dazed and Confused" (1993). Takes place in Austin. The director Richard Linklater [who also directed Before Sunrise (1995) and School of Rock (2003)] did a good job capturing the 70's in that setting in Texas (and could be in other states or Canada, etc.). Great soundtrack. Linklater lives just outside of Austin. My son lives in Austin and saw Linklater in an Austin grocery store last year -- and said no one in the store seemed to recognize Linklater. I went to a Linklater-owned indie like movie theater (only 2 screens) in Austin, which was cool.
I think Slacker was his first big Austin movie. Never knew where Dazed and Confused was filmed but I assumed it was around there.
Keep your eyes on Henry Cavill and his Warhammer 40K Cinematic Universe, cause all indicators suggest that we'll hear about the first instalment in the franchise within a year's time. The Emperor Protects!
Just a few My Fair Lady facts. You said you had already started it. So even if you finished it maybe you will enjoy them. Julie Andrews played Eliza on the Broadway stage. But Jack Warner wanted a bigger star for the movie. He hired Hepburn who could sing but not to the level of Julie Andrews. This left Andrews free to star in Mary Poppins for which she won the Academy Award. She probably would have won for MFL but, the world will never know. I've stated before that Audrey was dubbed by Marni Nixon for all but a few seconds of her songs. Many people know this. What is not as well know is Jeramy Brett who played Freddy was also dubbed for his singing. He would latter go on to play Sherlock Holmes in a long running British television show. When Audrey found out she was being dubbed she stormed off of the set but returned the next day contrite and ready to work. The dress that Audry wears to the horse races is clearly an inspiration for the dress that Rose wears when she first arrives at the docks in "Titanic". Rex Harrison had done the role of Henry Higgins on Broadway but Jack Warner once again wanted a bigger star and offered the part to Cary Grant. Grant said that if the part was not given to Harrison he Grant would not bother to see the movie. Warner relented and gave the part to Harrison. Rex Harrison really could not sing. The Broadway producers convinced Harrison that he could be taught to "speak on pitch" which Harrison did to rousing success. One scene in the movie that always impressed me is when in the foreground Higgins and Colonel Pickering are congratulating each other on their great success singing "You Did It" your attention is still drawn to Audry Hepburn in the background looking a bit confused, then hurt and then angry that she is getting none of the credit at all. Wilfred Hyde White who played Coronel Pickering had a varied career for another twenty years. One of the TV shows he worked on was called the "The Associates" which also starred a pre-SCTV Martin Short. It was cancelled after 1/2 a season even though it was written and directed by veterans of the Mary Tyler Moore Show and Taxi. You can find it on You Tube if you want to have a look. The other show he appeared on was the 2nd season of Buck Rodgers in the 25th Century for which he was a bit of an odd fit. The ending of MFL is different from George Bernard Shaw's book. In the book Eliza does run off with Freddy. It makes sense as Professor Higgins is a bit of an ass. But the audience wanted them to get together. My Fair Lady is just about a perfect film. Every department at Warner Brothers was operating at the top of their game. The 4 hour run time flies by. One of my favorite movies.
I just watched We Live In Time last night, it's a recent release with Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh...it was such a beautiful film and I would hope Cassie gets to see it whether off or on the channel. Bring the tissues.
Saw that pop up on one of the streamers the other night. Was debating starting it.
Well I'm here for dazed & confused hopefully I don't miss your reaction to it. And I got heart warm by telling us we are a catch and ssshhhhhhhhh don't tell your #1Ben that I said that. Enjoy your day Mrs. Cassie.
Hoping your watching runner up of 25 poll too, like you usually do. Would be a big disappointment to miss FREQUENCY
I’m all in for that suggestion.
I'm class of of 1979 (Berkeley High School - go Yellow Jackets!) but my sister was class of '76. the same class depicted in Dazed and Confused, so I was close enough to what she was up to that I can attest that D&C is the most accurate high school movie AND the most accurate '70s movie I have ever seen. I don't think I've ever been as excited to see Cassie's reaction to a movie! And I'm happy about the other selections too. I was born in 1961 in New York and my mom's life was a bit like Audrey Hepburn's character in that movie - not a happy story. The movie's got issues, but 1961 had issues. Despite its many flaws and offensive stereotypes and deviations from the book, even in its artifice, it, too, is weirdly accurate as to the vibe of the lost souls of America in the early 60s. And I think you're going to love your Ape journey, though once again I'm going to keep lobbying for 2001...
It just occurred to me that I didn't specify that the Hepburn movie I was referring to was Breakfast at Tiffany's - though come to think of it both B@T and My Fair Lady are about an attempt at upward mobility that addresses class and cultural differences of their respective periods - somehow that never occurred to me before...
Oh geez they found a way to make that hat even more intense in the poster. It's extending out through space and time now. Doesn't seem like a very practical, work-friendly kind of hat...but it is pretty! And hey if you want to be a Disney geek you fly that freak-flag HIGH. You bring us the goods on the regular...castle trips abound. That was the deal I think. Wish I could go to Disneyland or universal. Only eight hours drive away and I haven't been since 2006. Only been to the Adventure in the Parking Lot Land thing once. I know things have changed a bit since (did feel weirdly nostalgic about that giant parking lot though). Ditching Splash Mountain might be unforgiveable in my view. Anyways have fun. Really wasn't expecting Dazed and Confused? But alright alright alright.
Getting rid of Splash Mountain did suck. End of an Era. I also read a little while back, DisneyWorld was getting rid of Tom Sawyer’s Island. My childhood is disappearing. :-(
You can always try Universal Studios…but anyway, 👍
Is the Epic thing open already?
"My Fair Lady" is a great movie. Watched it many times. Hope you watch "Funny Face" one day.
Thank you, Cassie, as we who should be thanking you for all the joy you bring into our lives.
I'd buy that for a dollar!
I love Dazed and Confused. My mom was a senior in High School the year this movie takes place & said it was pretty accurate. Hope you have a great time at Disney World/Land. I've never been but your pics have always been amazing to see. We still have a lot of February left so, I'm hoping for a Modern Rom Com besides Working Girl. Enjoy your trip P.S. You haven't used your Popcorn Pick Of The Month yet. . .curious what you'll pick. Still think Nine Months is great 🤷♀️ just sayin🤞😄
We got a big snow storm coming on Wednesday. Can’t wait to drive back home that day…🙄
A bunch of great options coming up.
Cassie, you can't expect us to take a resolution like that all too seriously. Disneyland is the best! Looking forward to My Fair Lady, are both you and Carly watching? I really hope that when you get back to Apes, that you will have reconsidered your plans and will continue watching the original series, before you get to the new series. Best wishes to you and your family.
What are her Apes plans? Is she going straight to the most recent four (and counting?) movie series? Hopefully she's going to avoid that awful Tim Burton movie. I don't think I've ever even heard of someone liking that one. I did like Danny Elfman's score in it though, but it's a real slog otherwise.
Dazed and Confused!! Finally!! Sounds like you watched it already. I wonder if you wondered about the hazing rituals? ICYDK, They were actually based on real practices that the writer/director experienced in his hometown Huntsville, Texas. There have been similar practices in other towns all across the country. The whole film was based on his childhood years. Really, Really looking for to this. I also wonder if the Music made any impression on you. I know you must have a musical bone somewhere ;-) Lastly, here’s to hoping 🤞you watch the Top Two 25 in ‘25. Space Cowboys and Frequency are both so great. It was REALLY HARD to pick between them. Have a Safe Trip :-)
Two thumbs up for a watch of both Space Cowboys and Frequency.
Sounds like a blast 💥! Up here in Regina it’s -30 something lol 😂 Never seen dazed 🥴, looking forward to seeing it! 🙂
Dazed and Confused: terrific soundtrack, an absolutely amazing cast. Discussed it with my dad who was about the same age as the characters in the movie in the year it takes place and he said it was very accurate but I also feel parts of it are timeless and reflect my time in high school in the early 2000s as well
Geez Cassie breaking resolutions already. Have fun and maybe you can find another resolution to break 🙂
I cannot be more happy about Dazed and Confused. Outstanding.
Dazed and Confused is phenomenal, hope you enjoy it.
Let's see how many actors she recognizes.
Can't wait for Dazed and Confused! Favorite movie of all time!
God bless honey
There's still time to watch Your Name for love month 🙏🏼
Yes!!! Dazed and confused. One of the best soundtracks of a movie ever.
Dazed 👌