April Pick-A-Flick Drawing - 4:30 PM EST
And the winner is...... Jules! Who submitted "A Matter of Life and Death (1946)" aka "Stairway to Heaven (1946)" in the states. Can't wait to watch it!
Make sure you SUBMIT YOUR PICK for the next drawing! And remember, you CAN verify your submission with the link on that same post. So once you submit, just check the confirmation link to verify that it was properly recorded. Love you all!
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Hey guys! We are going to do the drawing for this month today at 4:30 EST! Shortly after we'll premiere Monty Python and the Holy Grail on YT. I'm excited to see who wins! Good luck to everyone!!!!
You will be able to watch the stream when we're live here: https://youtube.com/live/0xcaF-ZIdC8?feature=share
Remember to submit for next months drawing! You can do that here.
Comments (90)
I wish other reaction channels did this.
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I'm looking forward to this
What's with all this obscure cult crap... Suggest some great movies that will help get Cassie to 500K, she seems to be stalled...
Pick-A-Flick is the chance Cassie gives for our favorite "obscure cult crap" to be seen. That is the whole point of it.
The popcorn kernel and pan thingie feature request- -First off, thanks to the guy who made that (sorry, I don't remember who it was). -Second, can you ensure the names get displayed outside the pan somehow? (every kernel gets popped out or a small scrolling list somewhere?) Those ones that stay inside the pan are tough to see, especially early on with all the people still in it. -Purely aesthetic- Can the popped corn be made bigger? The little popped ones look like that "heritage" or "artisanal" corn, and I think good ol' yellow or white popcorn would look better.
Fine ideas. While you’re at it, can you make my kernel in the shape of a cannonball? It’s kind of my calling card and would be a lot easier to see. 😁
Very much looking forward to this. My favorite Powell and Pressburger is The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp.
A film that grows more meaningful and moving to me every time I revisit it.
Another great Powell & Pressburger movie: The Red Shoes
Congratulations Jules 🎉 I haven’t seen it, so looking forward to it.
Argh! 😫I’ve only just caught up with this and I’ve just looked and my submission has been left off! I put it in on the submission form a week or so ago. “Touching the Void” After what happened a couple of months ago, I always am careful to put the correct email in. I got it last month on the list, but cant see my name this month?! If anyone can see it please correct me.
Did you re-submit for this month? You have to submit every month.
If I remember right, the director for SOMEWHERE IN TIME, Jeannot Szwarc, in his commentary for the film named 3 movies as direct inspirations: 1. A Matter of Life and Death (1946) 2. Portrait of Jennie (1948) 3. Peter Ibbetson (1935 starring Gary Cooper) They're all great in their own way and you can tell the influence they had. I won't say more about Matter of Life and Death because of spoilers. Portrait of Jennie is pleasant but the most 'obvious' of the three. Quite simple. Peter Ibbetson though ... That movie GOES PLACES. It's like a fever dream of Somewhere in Time meets Inception. Most movies, you watch the first act, you can guess where it's headed. By the time the second act is over, you're comfortable predicting things. Not Peter Ibbetson. That movie is like going berserk on cough syrup fighting to stay awake... If you liked Somewhere in Time and A Matter of Life and Death, think about checking it out
I just heard Karina Longworth talking about Peter Ibbetson yesterday, and now it shows up again in your post. That's the universe telling me to watch it asap.
Wow, what a hidden gem. I think you will like this one Cassie.
I've never heard of this one. Just read up on it and looks really interesting, looking forward to it.
Do love David Niven and having been meaning to watch this one, so should be good.
the full list of best picture winners are Coda everything everywhere all at once nomadland spotligt parasite green book the shape of water moonight winner movie's send to popcorn in bed for update ok so David thinks
Oh heck yeah
Wow, great pick!! Worth it just for the spectacular cinematography, but the story is amazing too!!
Good Good
Passion of the christ is getting watched?! Holy moly. Honestly it's a horror film which is more upsetting than then stuff like the exorcist... Can't wait 😄
Not even October and had more torture than any Saw film probably😯
Wonderful Movie, David Niven. I am very glad this movie won. So many good elements a movie hard to describe. Enjoy.
LOVE Niven! LOVE The Archers! LOVE this movie! Great choice!!!!
I prefer post-1965 but don't mind the occasional pre-1965 movie. This one appears to be an excellent movie. Glad to see it is a romance. The channel needs more of the romance genre.
Curious, Clay. Is 1965 an arbitrary demarcation, or is there a specific film you think splits old and modern eras?
I hoping this would have been yesterday, daylight savings changes meant I have missed the live stream... oh well it will be a replay then.
Hey, I'm all for more classic movies. Plus, it's one I've never heard of before. Should be interesting!
Well now I have to buy the, A Matter of Life and Death (1946), Criterion Blu-ray. I’ve had the DVD forever, but Jack Cardiff’s oh so beautiful Technicolor cinematography has to finally be seen like, I’m ashamed to say, I haven’t before. I went to a Powell & Pressburger film festival years ago, and was unable to see this film on the big screen. I did see Black Narcissus (1947) and The Red Shoes (1948) on the big screen. Oh Boy… if you ever have the opportunity, please do.
I can only echo what others have said: Great directors and great performers in Niven and Hunter. It's worth taking note of Kim Hunter. You have been watching her in "Planet of the Apes". She played Stella in the original "Streetcar Named Desire" on stage and then again in film (when Brando yells "Stella!" that's her). Her great acting start in the 40s was damaged when she was blacklisted in the 50s by the infamous House Committee on Un-American Activities. This is her first staring role and she performs brilliantly! Congratulations to Jules on a fantastic selection.
By the same director/writer duo that made my favorite, "I Know Where I'm Going". I think Cassie is going to have a great time!
Someone said the full list of submissions was posted somewhere. Anyone know where that is?
The only list I found just has our names , not movies we submitted.
I was happy to hear the Cassie is going to watch Passion of the Christ this week (obviously a very powerful movie). However, I am a little nervous for her.
Still say Jesus of Nazareth (1977) would have been a better choice for her, but it is what it is. Maybe next year.
Hope you’re feeling much better Cassie!! 💟
YT tip for this one: list it as A Matter of Life and Death. It's been known exclusively by that title for many decades. The alternate title was only used in the US for its theatrical release and then dropped.
Great Tip! I live in America and only know it by A Matter of Life and Death. (Stairway to Heaven) is an extra title to be used in parentheses.
Cassie being introduced to the genius creatives of Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger and Jack Cardiff is terrific news. Thank You, Jules. As was mentioned below, I hope she becomes interested enough to see more of their films one day. Black Narcissus (1947), one of my All-Time favs, is a Must See for any burgeoning cinephile… as are a number of others from their filmography.
Great movie picked!! “Matter of Life and Death” is a love story/fantasy with part filmed in black and white and glorious technicolor like “Wizard of Oz”!!! Cassie you will love it !!
Just watched the draw (meant to watch it live but got distracted and by the time I remembered it was over - oops!). Very entertaining with all the technical difficulties. Stuff like this happening is why I love watching the lives. You get a little insight into Cassie’s setup and the role Ben plays behind the scenes. Great television if you ask me. Shame about the winner. I have ZERO interest in a 1940s movie. Better luck next month.
So what decades do you find acceptable?
So what the %$@^**%$#!!! I missed it???? I was here before 4:30 ET, was constantly refreshing both YouTube and Patreon, nothing ever came up, and I missed it??? How does that happen???
Did you click on the link?
I genuinely can't wait to see Cassie's reaction to A Matter of Life and Death. I sometimes think that the opening scene is the most romantic thing ever filmed. A victory for the concept of Pick-A-Flick! If anything, we need more regular draws. An idiosyncratic choice like this once a month simply isn't enough!
I’m among those that have never seen “A Matter of Life and Death.” But I am very happy it won. We need more classics on the channel and seeing one for the first time with our favorite reactor is a formula for a very, very good time indeed. CAN’T WAIT!!!
The boomers won again
Boomers won ? The boomers don’t even recognize that movie.
I'm so geeked about a reactor I know and like finally doing a Powell & Pressburger film. I've seen a couple of driveby reactions to The Red Shoes, but I wasn't really invested in those reactors.
I share your enthusiasm, particularly because I’ve never seen this film before. A first time watch of a classic with my favorite reactor? Christmas came early for me.
A Matter of Life and Death is Cassie's introduction to the magical world of Powell and Pressburger. The craftsmanship, imagination and joy in their films is simply off the charts. Pure cinema!
Ok so now that we are on EDT, when is 4:30 EST?
Winner gets an all-expenses-paid trip to Utah to watch the reaction in person, right? No? Some-expenses-paid?
Dernit! "A Perfect World" made it to the final 20 kernels but then popped....
For May, I submitted The Last Starfighter (1984).
Just submitted my pick for May. Decided to go with Papillon (1973) this time.
No Cannonball Run? I’m starting to think you’re not serious about that movie ;-) I voted Horror of Dracula, and I’m very serious.
Paper Moon, Watership Down
Think last minute I submitted The Nice Guys, always good to have another comedy.
C'mon "A Perfect World"!
Okay, I’m here - we can begin now.
3:30pm RMT…Richard Mauer time 😉
Drat! I'll have to miss the LIVE of this and watch it later. Here's to good luck and may it all be mine! 😈
I think I can, I think I can, I think I can! 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞
Cassie, the link to submit the May movie suggestion doesn't work. I can only get the confirmation page.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdP37Lq-zFbBWHRuRPNMmZwW4iMBQjgHPbObtBtaiSp5YKaGQ/viewform
Hi Cassie, are we able to view the submitted films for March?
Good luck everyone !!!😊🍿
I would pay good money to get picked
I think that’s called a bribe 😂
Judgement Night. Emlio Estevez & Cuba Gooding Jr. Nobody has never watch that movie.
Cool movie
We are the Millers. Idk a comedy.
It's on the "already watched" list.
Ultramarines - A Warhammer 40K Movie
Is the submit link supposed to go somewhere other than this page? If this is correct my pick is Sargent Bilko (1996) Steve Martin military comedy.
Based on the 1950s TV series {Edit "You'll Never Get Rich"]. Phil Silvers the star of the show was so popular they changed the name to the "Phil Sivers Show" because that is what everybody was calling it anyway. The cartoon "Top Cat" was loosely based on the original Sgt. Bilko from the 1950s.
Here we go The Color of Money! The Hustler should be watched for context but not 100 necessary.
I have to strongly disagree. The Color of Money is a direct sequel to The Hustler, and The Hustler is a masterpiece. I am sure Scorsese would tell anyone to watch The Hustler first as well.
My choice (Secrets & Lies, 1996) is not on the list of confirmed submissions and now the link to submit is not working for me. I still don't really understand when these submissions are meant to be made in order to be recorded. I did mine after the last draw but it seems the only ones on the confirmed list were made in the past few days?
The confirmation link right now is only showing the people who submitted in April, for the drawing in May.
Patton - It's not really a war movie. It's a really interesting biopic about one of the most influential leaders in WW II. It dives into his thinking and personality, and contrasts it with the leaders on the German side.
George C. Scott and Karl Malden were the best in those roles, and toward the end of the opening credits it even shows that the senior military advisor for the film was none other than General of the Army Omar Bradley himself, who Karl Malden played.
🎬🎉 Sleeping With The Enemy
That’s a great one!! A real sleeper! Cassie would love Julia in it ! Very good movie! Will add it next time if no one else does. 👍
The Burbs
She's reacted to it, and it's an awesome reaction, her and Carly both!