Update a dew dah
Hi pop club! Hope you are doing well and had a good weekend! I feel like I am still in catch up mode from the craziness of May but we have had a couple good pool days, made a summer chore chart (dreaming I know) and already gone through way too many boxes of popsicles!
I decided to watch all 4 of the Based on a True Story Poll Winners! I love movies based on true events and I feel like we are still getting a good mix of drama, war, comedy and marky mark ;) I saw the suggestion someone had of doing a poll of the run offs of each poll for the second placers but is that too much truth? I am starting with Deepwater Horizon and will add in the other winners in coming weeks!
Speaking of Polls-with Father's Day coming up, I want to do a dad's poll-but since in the last 4 years I have now watched pretty much all of my dads fav movies-I thought we could do movies that are based on dads? or a strong fatherly message in a movie? do we have any of those left-ala Field of dreams kind of thing? It is also Ben's birthday in June so I want to do another poll of some of his favorite movies I haven't seen yet!
Well since it is a new month-you know what that means?! NEW PICK-A-FLICK draw woohoo! Let's do it tonight! Like 8pm MST? Who is going to be there? Can't wait!
Carly is home and has a glowing tan from Costa Rica and so we can finally finish our POTA journey-I am going to go watch the Tim Burton one for funsies though!
Only two YT edits this week as our amazing editor is on a much deserved vacation!
Anyone have any fun vacation plans this summer? or staycations? Anyone watched anything good lately? We saw Lilo and Stitch and I thought it was great! I also started The Studio and it is a fun, different kind of show! I still want to see Thunderbolts? Do you think I should watch it on the channel? I'm behind on Marvel...
Ok guys, love you like Fleetwood loves Mac!
See you tonight at popfest!
Cassie
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Horrible Movie.. If you want a hidden love story gem check out "A Walk In The Clouds."
Love and Mercy....with the recent passing of Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys would be a good watch
Very good film. Paul Dano was amazing in it, but then again he's amazing in every role he plays. But playing Brian Wilson must have been quite the honor for him. John Cusack playing older Brian I didn't really get that casting choice other than a "bigger name" maybe. I don't know I never understood that casting choice.. but Paul Giamatti killed it in this film as well.
I thought Thunderbolts was one of the better Marvel movies of late, if you want to watch it on. the channel, I would be down
MI FAMILIA, I consider it a Father's Day movie because it's a family movie, and I love the dad's little speech at the end. It's a sprawling epic of multiple generations in a Mexican American family that I personally really relate to, but it's also full of humor and emotion. Highly recommend. Oh I forgot, Francis Ford Coppola was a producer on it, and Jennifer Lopez is in it too.
When is Beverly Hills Cop going to be on YouTube?
Just premiered this afternoon.
where did deepwater horizon go?
I'm pretty sure it was removed because it wasn't Deepwater Horizon. It was a reupload of the Sum of All Fears reaction.
I know you’re probably going to watch it anyway, but Shakespeare in Love is total garbage 🗑️
I bet you haven’t even seen it, lol
Some awesome "fatherly" type movies... "The Judge" is good, Robert Duvall (2014). "The Wrestler" with Mickey Rourke (2008). "The Water Diviner" which has everything, a great movie with love, war, suspense, hope, etc - it's all there starring and directed by Russell Crowe (2014). "Kramer Vs Kramer" with Dustin Hoffman is a legendary movie about fatherhood (1979)
Yes I 100% agree with you on the Wrestler
Hard Ball - Very strong fatherly message and very underrated movie starring Keanu Reaves and Diane Lane
oh i’ve actually seen that one-g baby forever. it broke me
I actually own "Shakespeare in Wuv" and look forward to the reaction.
We just bought our tickets for Materialists. So Romantic. So I am still crossing my fingers about that you will automatically watch The Pianist. I once wrote a paper in college about a Schizophrenic society using The Pianist as the basis. There are little bits of light that shine through . https://youtu.be/SSmFSjGAcQA?si=hAg24SG4ZdAhINty
for fathers day: "Dad" with Jack Lemmon and Ted Danson (1989)
Yes, please watch Thunderbolts* on the channel! Since it's not on Disney plus yet, you have a bit of time to catch up with those worth watching. GOG Vol 3(Gotta complete the trilogy! And it's a very good film if you've yet to have seen it. The Marvels, and Captain America 4 (I mean, you've got to, it's Harrison!) I know a lot of people like to poo poo on The Marvels, but I actually found it a lot of fun, with the additions of Monica Rambeau from WandaVision and young Ms Marvel (Kamala Khan), I personally think YOU specifically will enjoy it. It's very much a girls friendship chick flick kind of Marvel film. And Sam Jackson, Nick Fury also is back!
The hate for The Marvels was all internet driven. Funny how it did so poorly in the theater but so many gave it bad reviews. Almost like they didn’t actually watch it for themselves and just took the word of their favorite YT grift critic like a bunch of sheep.
Definitely worth watching Thunderbolts on the channel, I think! It's the best Marvel I've seen in a while.
The Judge with Robert Downey jr and Robert Duvall! Has a very strong fatherly message and some fantastic acting!
The Omen for Father's day!
Some suggestions for Father's Day: ROAD TO PERDITION (2002) - About a mob enforcer (Tom Hanks) and his son, who witnessed something BILLY ELLIOT (2000) - About a boy (Jamie Bell) with a dream of becoming a ballet dancer and his working class father who has a hard time accepting this IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER (1993) - Not seen it yet, but hearing good things about it +1 INSTANT FAMILY (2018) - A couple (Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne) decides to become foster parents of 3 siblings
For Father's Day Mr. Mom (1983)
For Father's Day: Wenn the game stands tall Also based on true events. Jim Cavizel, Laura Dern, Michael Chicklis and Alexander Ludwig
Kingdom of Planet of the Apes is my fav of the new ones.
'A Simple Twist of Fate' with Steve Martin in a non-comedic role-for Father's Day.
The Iron Claw- I guess a movie that shows a good father and a bad father
I think you can make a case for The Aristocats for Father's Day. A bit of a stretch though.
Or The Aristocrats, about the "heights" a father inspires his family to. A heck of a stretch, though.
Is the Pick a Flick drawing still happening tonight?
I think so. But don't get your hopes up, Chris! I'm gonna win this time!
When I say "Ho!" thou shalt not say "Hey!"
Ho! Hey! Go let's!
For Father's Day: Captain Fantastic (2016) After living in total isolation in rural Washington for over a decade, survivalist Ben Cash and his six children are forced to return to society when his wife suddenly dies. Naturally, this proves to be a challenge for his sheltered kids, and Ben has to reconsider his parenting methods.
There are already plenty of good father based movies suggested, but I throw one in that isn't immediately obvious. Mainly because it was a favourite of my nephews when they were younger, and still is as they have gotten older. I have suggested this before, as I would want Cassie to share it with her kids (if they haven't already seen it). It is "Real Steel" (2011) with Hugh Jackman and Evangaline Lily. Little bit Sci-fi, a little bit sports, but in the end a story of relationships and redemption.
Father's Day movie: Interstellar (2014)! (Which has been seen/not-seen.)
If Interstellar is not included, I shall demand the poll consist of: La passion Beatrice (1987) An Awfully Big Adventure (1995) The War Zone (1999)
'Son of Godzilla' (1967) for Father's Day
Of all of the Father's Day recommendations that I have posted, this is #1 on my list. Dangal (2016) Mahavir Singh Phogat, a former wrestler, decides to fulfill his dream of winning a gold medal for his country by training his daughters for the Commonwealth Games despite the existing social stigmas.
'Three Men and a Little Lady' for Father's Day
Thought I’d be the only one to suggest that movie.
For Father's Day: The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) A struggling salesman takes custody of his son as he's poised to begin a life-changing professional career.
She has seen it.
Spending time with girlfriends at Catalina Island 🏝️ My boss’s boss is currently working in Costa Rica. I’m sure Carly is glowing! Father’s Day: “Yours, Mine and Ours” (1968) with Henry Fonda & Lucille Ball.
For Father's Day: Despicable Me (2010) Gru, a criminal mastermind, adopts three orphans. His life takes an unexpected turn when the little girls see the evildoer as their potential father.
She's seen it.
Hmm... "update a dew dah"??? I'm pretty sure that is a coded message that Song of the South (1946), the movie Zip-a-dee-doo-dah is from, is coming to the channel soon. Finally, Br'er Rabbit will be introduced to new generations.
I wish
For Father's Day: Fiddler on the Roof (1971) In pre-revolutionary Russia, a Jewish peasant with traditional values contends with marrying off three of his daughters with modern romantic ideals.
Nice one!!!
Thumbs-down to a runner-up poll of the ‘based on’ movies if it includes Thin Red Line - which is NOT based on a true story. Yes, WWII happened, but not any of the people or battles it depicts actually existed. There are always opportunities or reasons to watch fiction, but with this poll being around Memorial Day, we should stick to real people and events (despite any shortcuts taken by more-qualified movies). A Bronx Tale for the Fathers Day poll (but there are a lot of good suggestions down below).
For Father's Day: The In-Laws (1979) On the eve of their children's marriage, NYC in-laws Sheldon Kornpett and Vince Ricardo embark on a series of misadventures.
SURPINTINE!
For Father's Day movies.........We Bought a Zoo - 2011 - Matt Damon; The Judge - 2014 -Robert Downey Jr & Robert Duvall
She has seen We Bought a Zoo, but I’m fully on board for The Judge
For Father's Day: Fly Away Home (1996) Amy moves to Ontario to live with her father after the death of her mother. Her father, an aviation expert, helps Amy lead a flock of orphaned geese south for the winters.
Southpaw for Father's Day!
Agree with Mockingbird and Atticus Finch (1962). Also "The Judge" is good, Robert DuVal is the father, the IronMan guy is the son (2014). I'd say "The Wrestler" too - but I wouldn't watch the reaction, even though it was a great movie - I can't without breaking down to pieces (2008). Finally, theres a great Russel Crowe movie about a father, named "The Water Diviner" which has everything - suspense, war, love, loss, hope - it's all there (2014).
+ 1 for The Wrestler
What? May is over? Well then. It is June 2025, and I hereby advocate for *that* version of The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996). [#006]
One of the worst movies I've ever seen....imo
Deepwater horizon is so good!
The Stepfather (1987)
Like fleetwood loves mac lol. Crazy as they are, they're one of my all timers. Glad Carly had a great time in Costa Rica. For the father's day poll, I'd recommend a Gene Hackman flick, "Target" (1985). A spy thriller with a young Matt Dillon as the son.
Road to Perdution
For Father's Day: To Kill a Mockingbird (1962) One of the smartest and wisest literary dads of all time is Atticus Finch, from To Kill a Mockingbird.
I can't believe that hasn't been done yet on this channel.
For Father's Day: Gifted (2017) What makes a father? This is a heartwarming (and also heartbreaking) film about a gifted child, whose adoptive uncle just wants her to live a normal life, despite her mathematical genius.
I saw In the Name of the Father mentioned already, but came here to recommend. Daniel Day Lewis, based on a true story, truly excellent and one of my favorites. The father/son relationship is very powerful. The director, Jim Sheridan, is a father himself and made a movie based on his family and co-wrote it with his two daughters. it’s called In America and I would also recommend it. More of a feel good movie. … About a Boy with Hugh Grant where he attempts to be a father figure is charming, and Ordinary People with Donald Sutherland as the father and Mary Tyler Moore as the mother is a classic and winner of best picture in 1981.
Maybe after 2 more courtroom polls or 3 more St. Patrick's days we'll get to see In the Name of the Father.
My Father's Day suggestion is MR. MOM with a young Michael Keaton and Terri Garr (from Young Frankenstein). Great movie!
Definitely plan on being there tonight. A few recommendations for a Father's Day Poll: *Father Of The Bride Part 2 (1995) *Three Men and a Little Lady (1990) *Trouble With The Curve (2012) *Tyler Perry's Daddy's Little Girls (2007)
I'm very surprised she hasn't seen those first two. I had to check twice. 🤣
I've said it before, but my son and I saw "Finding Nemo" (which, I know she's seen) on Father's Day; it's a great movie for Father's Day. My dad and I saw "Frequency" (which she's also seen) on Father's Day; it's also a great Father's Day movie. I plan to revisit both of those movies. Alas, it looks like Cassie has already seen my favorite movies with strong father/son story lines.
Wow – what a great week. I will join the popfest tonight at 8 pm MST. Father’s Day movies: Aftersun (2022). Paul Mescal Road to Perdition (2002). Tom Hanks Captain Fantastic (2016). Viggo Mortenson Mr. Mom (1983). Michael Keaton Paper Moon (1973). Ryan O’Neil The Road (2009). Viggo Mortenson Boyz n the Hood (1991). Laurence Fishburne King Richard (2021). Will Smith He Got Game (1998). Denzel Washington The Descendants (2011). George Clooney
"The Road" good choice. It does not get mentioned much in reactor circles. I thought the film was better than the book as the book becomes a bit repetitive.
Father's Day Dad movie: Good 80s comedy Mr. Mom w/ Michael Keaton, Teri Garr (Inga from Young Frankenstein), and Christopher Lloyd.
Martin Mull!!! RIP.
Ho Hey! By the Lumineers. I used to love that song. I should be there tonight, talk to ya then!
They did the song in Petes Dragon too. Love that song. Great band.
I recently watched the live-action Lilo & Stitch and honestly? I loved it. Way more than the animated one, at least for me. It hit harder, felt warmer, and just worked. And I recently watched Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning! I absolutely loved it! The best movie of the summer so far! Yes you have to watch Thunderbolts on your channel—I'd love to see your reaction. And seriously, don't skip the post-credits scene. It's really important. I absolutely loved that movie. Easily one of the best Marvel/MCU films we've had in a long time. The whole thing had this perfect mix of fun, sharp writing, and emotional depth. Some of it was actually funny, had real heart. Totally didn't expect that, but I appreciated it. I'm also counting down to the next MCU film in July—The Fantastic Four: First Steps—right after James Gunn's Superman. If you haven't watched the trailers yet, seriously check them out. They're promising. Also, I'm so hyped you're finally reacting to Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes! I've been waiting on that one forever. Enjoyed your Batman Returns reaction. Still waiting for that 5th Planet of the Apes sequel to get a release date and title, though. As for summer plans, I'm not doing a big vacation or anything, but I am heading to a con—Fanboy Expo in Knoxville, Tennessee on July 11th (same weekend of James Gunn's Superman comes out)! It's kind of like Comic Con in San Diego and New York and pretty close to where I live. I'm pumped to meet some of the Smallville and Supergirl cast—Helen Slater, Laura Vandervoort, Tom Welling, Erica Durance—and Brandon Routh from Superman Returns, DC's Legends of Tomorrow, and Arrow. Oh, and Kate Mulgrew (Kathryn Janeway) from Star Trek: Voyager and Wil Wheaton (Wesley Crusher) from Star Trek: The Next Generation—I know you've seen him in your TNG reactions, Lol. Anyway, that's what my summer's looking like. Can't wait to see more your reactions.
If you run into Allison Mack of Smallville fame at the Expo, run for your life. She's a psychopath.
Has anyone suggested you watch seasons one and two of Andor?
Yes, at least a couple of us have.
For Father's Day: Father Goose (1964) During World War II, a man persuaded to live on an isolated island and spot aircraft finds himself responsible for a teacher and several students, all female.
Father Goose is an excellent movie - great suggestion!
"Anyone watched anything good lately?" I watched The Ugly Stepsister (2025). It's pretty good and one I would recommend for October, but Cassie may want to run it through VidAngel. There is one sex scene that went a bit far unnecessarily in my opinion that would likely put it on the 'no' list.
For Father's Day: Leave No Trace (2018) A father and his seventeen-year-old daughter are living an ideal existence in a vast urban park in Portland, Oregon when a small mistake derails their lives forever.
Gets great reviews
Eraserhead (1977). We need David Lynch on here Boyz N The Hood (1991) A Bronx Tale (1993) Magnolia (1999) Not all of them are about fathers but some of them feature some of my favorite on-screen fathers.
I can't believe nobody mentioned the best movie about a father and his sons ever made- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990). Okay, that may be exaggerating a bit, but it is one of my favorite movies (I've watched it over 100 times) and it really is a touching movie about a father and his sons.
For Father's Day: Life with Father (1947) A straitlaced turn-of-the-century father presides over a family of boys and the mother who really rules the roost.
I’m curious about the war movie you’re seeing. I don’t see any listed so I’m guessing it’s probably for later in the month in preparation for July 4th. (Maybe Tom Cruise in Oliver Stone’s BORN ON THE FOURTH OF JULY (1989)? It would be a magnificent pick, and it’s one of Tom’s best performances ever.)
Sorry, the war movie will be Patton, the poll winner. That will be a great watch.
My late father really loved Shakespeare in Love (1998), he even called it one of the greatest movies ever made. I think that's a slight over praise but he had good taste in movies, I remember watching other truly great films like The Godfather (1972) with him. RIP Dad!
One Father's Day suggestion, Billy Elliot (2001), a British film that launched the acting career of Jamie Bell. Elton John loved the film so much and was so moved to tears with the Father/son storyline that he actually financed and created the stage musical of Billy Elliot that played in both London and USA Broadway.
one of my moms favs on her list!
Okay let’s go through this . 4 “based on” movies is more than enough. +1 for Thunderbolts, it’s pretty good. For Father’s Day - Son of Godzilla (what else?). ;-) Road Warrior soon? I hope so.
Fantastic! Been waiting patiently for BHC to get uploaded to YT. Can't wait to see your reaction to my favourite childhood film which incidentally, is the same age as I am! Love Eddie Murphy, I hope you react to more of his films in future. Especially, if you've never seen it, The Nutty Professor, where Murphy plays most of the cast!
Like Fleetwood loves Mac? If you really love your members, that is not a group I would be measuring your love for US. 🤣
Jeez the people in Fleetwood Mac all hated each other by the end.
There’s a dysfunctional group if ever there was one! It didn’t help there were all high as a kite and sleeping around with each other behind there backs!
Can't wait for Deepwater Horizon!! It's a good one!
How about "Eraserhead" for Father's Day?
Bro, lol.
Papa-corn in Bed recommendation for Father's Day month (in keeping with your provision of being ABOUT a dad, as opposed to it being a fav OF a dad): "The Mask of Zorro" (1998) with Anthony Hopkins, Antonio Banderas, and Catherine Zeta-Jones (it's the movie that put her on the map). Hopkins is SO touching as a father who's been cruelly separated from his daughter. But be sure you don't confuse it with 2005's "The Legend of Zorro" -- that's the sequel which also features Banderas and Zeta-Jones, but not Hopkins. You must watch the MASK of Zorro first. If you don't love it, I'll eat a bug.
+1 for The Mask of Zorro (1998)
For Father’s Day sly Stallone’s over the top
+1 for Over the Top (1987)
I’ve never heard fun and Tim burtons apes movie used together
I would love to see you react to more Coen brothers films, including Miller's Crossing and their first one, Blood Simple.
"Burn After Reading"
I defy anyone to come up with a better father's message movie than "A Perfect World". Kevin Costner, Cassie! You know you want it! :)
“The War” with Costner and Elijah Wood may fit the bill here too.
Kramer vs Kramer for Father's day
That’s an excellent choice! What better movie for Father’s Day than a story of a man struggling to raise his young son in the wake of an unexpected divorce? Fantastic performances by Dustin Hoffman and Meryl Streep!
Hi Cassie, How is your Son doing? Last we heard you said he had not been well! I do hope everything has sorted out ok?! Great line up as ever. SiL is such a natural fit for you. I’m sure you will enjoy it. I really looking forward to the true events movies. Deepwater Horizon is a good start, but oh how do I wish you were watching “The Insider” , with Pacino and Russel Crowe, I can’t recommend it enough. Also “Indictment The McMartin trial” I think you will really appreciate. As for Father’s day movies, you have watched some good ones already like “Field of dreams”, but there is a comedy from 1997 called “Father’s Day” which has Robin Williams and Billy Crystal in it. As for Holidays, I’ve just had mine. A family and friends trip to North Wales. I managed to get in a couple of days climbing around in the mountains. I can’t explain the relief I felt for being in that moment in the mountains, Just to get away from all the confusion and clutter in my mind. I would be up for a “Thunderbolts” reaction, I still haven’t seen it, but it’s the only Marvel Movie to get my attention for years, as it looks quite good. Take care Cassie You are the Best❤️
sounds like an incredible trip, always wanted to go to that area! i will choose the insider for my ppotm one of these days -really want to see it! it was my vote, but i ended up loving deep water horizon too !
Great movie about fatherhood: Paper Moon.
Great film! Cassie may like the idea of a real father and daughter(Ryan & Tatum O’Neill) playing the leads. Plus, it’s just a charming film.
For the possible Father’s Day poll I recommend Instant Family (2018) starring Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne. According to Popcorn Requests you and Carly haven’t seen it, but it’s in your collection. While it’s not solely dad orientated, it’s a fantastic family movie you’d both love.
Welcome home Carly!! I hope you had a blast down in Costa Rica! We missed you! Can’t wait to see you for Kingdom of the POTA!
"All 4 movies" Does that include The Pianist?
It didn’t win any of the four polls, so I’d guess no.
Hmmm !! For Father's Day, how about "The Godfather"? Too much, perhaps "Kramer vs Kramer". Perhaps some Henry Fonda movies like "On Golden Pond" (great daughter-father relationship, it includes Jane Fonda and Katherine Hepburn) or "Yours, Mine and Ours" (1968) with Fonda and Lucille Ball ; hilarious fun. Or on a more dramatic tone, a movie about a domineering father in baseball life: "Fear Strikes Out" (1957) with Anthony Perkins and Karl Malden (also true life story).
I think "The Godfather" is already on the channel. Ditto "The Godfather Part II".
I had a summer chore chart already made back in March, and I’m already way behind because of too many rainy weekends, and a pool liner that has mysteriously been sabotaged with 4 holes 😣.
"The best 'Dad' movies for me are usually about guys who are forced to become good fathers through divorce (I'm not advocating it; I just think there's an inherent drama in these stories). A few of my favorites are 'Kramer vs. Kramer', 'Marriage Story', and 'Boyhood'.
i’ve seen boyhood, made me cry and want to be better- i’ll put the others on the poll.
I think for now the 4 winners of the Based on a True Story is enough. Maybe save the 2nd place poll for later in the year. There’s only so much “based on a true story” I can handle at one time, especially when the stories are heartbreaking and gut wrenching.
How did Cool Hand Luke not make the polls? It is based on the true story of a man who ate 50 eggs, lol.
So many questions, but I will do my best.... Run off poll on True Events when you're watching 4 of them anyway? Hail naaah! We need a 60s poll instead. Or a McQueen/Newman poll from the 60s with Towering Inferno and Papillon thrown in from the 70s. Otherwise we'll be true-eventing till August. Father's Day movie? You CANNOT do better than The Champ with Jon Voight and Ricky Schroder. Father and son bonding at its finest. Bring the economy box of Kleenex. More Marvel on the channel? Please no. As for Ben's birthday, there's only one choice and that's Marky Mark's Four Brothers (2005). It's a really good film anyway, but it also stars SOFIA VERGARA, who, as you well know, is number one on Ben's laminated celebrity list. Don't be a mean wifey now.
More Marky Mark on the channel? Please no.
The best films I can think of about fatherhood are THE KID (1921) by Charlie Chaplin, which might be your first silent film, but trust me it is wonderful, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD (1962), have you already seen that? or MRS. DOUBTFIRE, which you also may have seen already as well. But just some thoughts.
"The Jud"? Don't you mean "The Kid"?
Forgot about the Pick-Flick until I saw it mentioned! Just managed to submit. Might not be a bad idea to promote it more during the month. The new confirmation feature is very much appreciated.
dangit, i forgot a reminder in last weeks post! the one you just submitted will count on next months drawing though for sure!
Best Father's Day Film is “City Slickers” (1991).
Great pick, I was surprised that wasn't already watched!
I have two awesome suggestions for a Father’s Day Poll - Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) with Robin Williams and Sally Field , and Mr. Mom (1983) with Michael Keaton and Teri Garr. Both are fantastic, heartwarming comedies that I think both you and Carly would love.
Both good choices, but she has seen Mrs. Doubtfire.
Best Fleetwood Mac Song? All though I am partial to Seven Wonders because it was in American Horror Story: Coven. Gypsy is there best song. Deepwater Horizon? I was part of the cleanup of that. Shakespeare In Love? So romantic. I hated that movie when it came out but now I love it. That will be one we watch together cuddled up in our bedroom that we share. Okay I have said way too much Son of a. Yes Shakespeare In Love is very romantic. The latest Planet Of The Apes is not as good as Ceaser ones. But still very good. So I learned they are doing another Once Upon A Time In Hollywood. Written by Quentin Tarantino with Elizabeth Debicki playing Sharon Tate what? I guess Debra Tate ( Sharon's sister) approved of the script. So thats the only thing that counts. Caitlin Clark = 🫶 pray that she comes back next week. Indiana needs her to come back there whole economy depends on her.
Cassie, you need to know some things about Fleetwood Mac.
Mick Fleetwood does love Big Macs, lol.
2 Kevin Costner films for Father’s Day… A Perfect World (1993), directed by and co-starring Clint Eastwood. & The War (1994), also starring Elijah Wood.
if you insist ;)
"Shakespeare in Love".... yeah let me run and mark that on my calendar before I forget, lol.
Films for Fathers Day: "Father of the Bride" (1950) "Paper Moon" (1973) "Kramer vs. Kramer" (1979) "Something Wicked This Way Comes" (1983) "Vice Versa" (1988) "In the Name of the Father" (1993) "Fly Away Home" (1996) "Road to Perdition" (2002) "Finding Nemo" (2003) "Jersey Girl" (2004) "Southpaw" (2015) "Toni Erdmann" (2016) "The Father" (2020) "Fatherhood" (2021) "Aftersun" (2022) "Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio" (2022) "The Son" (2022)
A solid list! These are some terrific suggestions!
Go see Mission Impossible The Final Reckoning when you can (like others said who saw it too)! A good finale to the franchise! As for Father Day’s, I will actually be on a work trip to a Tigers game (and another one on the same week) so that will be fun. On top of that, I will go to one on Sunday so that’s would be a grand total of 3 games. For my dad, Cat’s in the Cradle by Harry Chapin (1974). Great song.
“Cat’s in the Cradle”… instant tears.
I think if you’re gonna start cobra Kai kinda gotta watch the whole series to really appreciate how it pays off. I feel like Carly and Cassie would like Stranger Things more but I do feel like everybody should at least see the first karate kid because it’s just such a classic and I think Cassie would love it
Father's Day movie: The Cowboys (1972) John Wayne plays father figure/trail boss to a dozen youngsters. One of his best films.
Oh boy, yeah! Great film for Father’s Day! Also an earlier John Wayne film — RED RIVER (1948). Wayne’s character is very much a father figure to Montgomery Clift’s character.
You've already seen a lot of movies about Dad's I would have suggested, but one of the best Dads in film is the Dad from MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO Totoro, so I'll suggest that.Another possibility is BOYZ IN THE HOOD.
Oh, and THE CASTLE. An amazing Dad in The Castle. Two Dads, really, who bond over being proud Dads.
For Father's Day, I know you mentioned that you had seen Father Of The Bride, but you didn't think you had seen the sequel Father Of The Bride part 2, it is very heart warming and funny. Other good Father's Day movies are: Big Fish (fantasy/com/dram), Kramer vs. Kramer (drama), City Slickers(com), Paper Moon (modern classic 1973, but shot in Black & White), and A Goofy Movie (trust me)
+1 for Paper Moon
You can never have enough popsicle’s!!! Here is a short list of Fathers Day movie suggestions: Mr.Mom, the original Father of the Bride (I believe you have seen the re-make with Steve Martin), The Judge (Robert Downey Jr and Robert Duvall), I Am Sam, The Father, Hanging Up (Diane Keaton, Meg Ryan, Lisa Kudrow and Walter Matthau).
Two great Dad movies... "Parenthood" with Steve Martin and all star cast, and "About Time" with Bill Nighy.
Cassie has already seen Parenthood
"Life With Father" (1947) A great comedy, although the father is perhaps less than the perfect father. Four Academy nominations and a win for best musical score.
Would certainly love to see that!
Did you guys watch MR. MOM? I forgot. Anyhoo, I usually go to the movies. So I've seen Final Reckoning 4 times. I had to find a place for it on my all-time 100 list. I just saw The Last Rodeo yesterday. That's a dad/grandpa movie. It's really good. Maybe you can watch Sinners for Halloween time. There's plenty good out there.
Great lineup this week! Glad you're back and semi rested. As to the Father's Day poll I have to recommend Mel Gibson's directorial Debut Man Without A Face (1993). While not exactly a father film, it deals with a father figure and was the first film I watched after my own fathers funeral. Made me see the world a bit differently now that I'm grown and he's gone. And probably one of the greatest final lines of a movie of all time.
A movie id love someone to do a reaction to and both you ladies would love is called 'that's what I am'. Definitely worth a watch
My Marky Mark enjoyment normally stops at Boogie Nights and that's more to do with his beautiful singing voice than anything else 😉, i'll do some research before watching his movie pick. Looking forward to the PaF tonight as they have been on great films so far, i'm sure we're gonna get a wacky curveball at some point lol.
I hope it's my wacky curveball, lol.
I can't wait for the reaction to Shakespeare in Love (1998) it does have similar comedic themes to Blackadder, the classic BBC Rowan Atkinson sitcom set in different historical eras. It was co created by Rowan Atkinson and Richard Curtis, who also wrote Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994), Notting Hill (1999) and Love Actually (2003). Blackadder is arguably his greatest work, so if ever you're looking for a new TV series to watch and have endless laughs Cassie, Blackadder is one I'd really recommend!
you've intrigued me with this Jonathan, I do love Blackadder
I think of poll of father-themed movies for Father's Day is an excellent idea. Some good father/son movies are BICYCLE THIEVES, PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS, ROAD TO PERDITION, LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL, A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT, IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER and my all-time personal favorite film THE TREE OF LIFE.
She has seen Pursuit of Happyness and Life is Beautiful already.
Cassie, "Under Siege" (1992) is Ben's favorite movie...I'm certain you mentioned that on a LIVE or whatnot...😆
Is it?! I mean yes! … I remember that too😉😆 Under Siege, “ I also cook!”
Yay, Shakespeare in Love. Because Sleepers didn’t win the poll I will point out despite it being a great movie and perfect for the channel it’s definitely not “based on a true story” whatever the marketing team claimed.
Agreed on Shakespeare in Love, and that Sleepers is a great movie, but that seems like an awfully strong stance considering the author wrote the movie based on his own experiences. Movies are often fictionalized. That’s why it’s just “based” on a true story. Braveheart was also based on a true story, and changes were obviously made.🤷♂️
If you are considering dad-themed movies, perhaps incorporate the new film "Bookworm" with Elijah Wood in a poll and, even more importantly, "Captain Fantastic" (with Viggo Mortensen) . If you already have watched the latter, then perhaps consider "Falling" which was Viggo Mortensen's directorial debut and deals with difficult father-son relations in the situation of dementia (Mortensen's father had dementia). Hugs from Signe in Denmark💗
Cassie and Carly, please please PLEASE put "Patriots Day" on your schedule at some point, you will both love it. Can't wait for KIngdom of the POTA.
Fathers day possibilities Dreamer (2005)with Kurt Russell and Dakota Fanning I am Sam (2001) with Sean Penn and Dakota Fanning Radio (2003)- Ed Harris, Cuba Gooding Jr. And coz u ❤️ Kevin Costner I'll add the father figureish The Guardian (2006) which also stars Ashton Kutcher. Of these if I had to choose just one would be I am Sam based on your reaction to Rain Man
I missed nominating one you should add to your next " based on a true story poll". Netflix's "Pilecki's Report". Based on Witold Pilecki, Polish Army officer who volunteered to (yes volunteered) to get arrested and sent to Auschwitz to report on what was going on there. Setup a resistance organization within Auschwitz and later escaped after 2 1/2 years in Auschwitz. Then, his story gets really interesting. Looking forward watching your true story movies.
"I'm going to watch the Marky Mark POTA for funzies." EXCELLENT!
Part of the brief period where they were desperately trying to make Estella Warren a thing, between that movie, Kangaroo Jack, and the godawful Driven, with Stallone and Kip Pardue. At least she was in one actually good film with her very small role in 2003's The Cooler.
Also start The Karate Kid series
Wait, you want her to watch all of those movies? There's a couple of them that squarely fall into the "so bad it's good" camp, and are really only worthwhile if you want to mock the film or if you need to catch up on the "lore" for some of the later seasons of Cobra Kai. That 3rd movie in particular is especially off the rails 😂
Thanks for this, Cassie! Hope you can catch the semblance of a breath in the next couple weeks. Two brief questions if you have time: 1. Speaking of Dads, have you watched all of Ben's favorite movies? 2 (much more self-serving) Did you have a chance to try the Hu chocolates that came with the "Are You Not Entertained?" shirts? If so, do we have a progrnosis? This could determine future treats sent to the Provo metro. Cheers and thank you for making the cardio days (more) bearable!
She talked about doing a Ben poll for his birthday this month in this update
Congratulations to Carly!! Happy birthday to Ben!! If it's OK to ask you Cassie...when will there be another package opening? Just curious...
end of this month i hope
Girls, I recommend Mark Wahlberg again in Ted 1&2 & The Other Guys. It's extremely hilarious 😂.
The Other Guys is absolutely hilarious. That's a great recommendation.
Father’s Day-“Life With Father” classic for all time!!
Yes!
Is Carly going to watch Deepwater Horizon with you? 🙏🏻
hmm wasn’t planning on it, should she?
Please watch Mad Love, Stranger Things with Carly
There’s no chance that Carly would be able to handle Stranger Things. Which is unfortunate.
Shakespeare in Love? That's a very pleasant surprise. It retrospectively gets a kicking because it beat Saving Private Ryan at the Oscars, but it's a wonderfully witty and clever film, with a sparkling screenplay. Mainstream entertainment done with real feeling and panache.
The Judge starring Robert Duvall and Robert Downey Jr. is a good Father’s Day movie about dads. I think you’ll enjoy it.
Think there was some mention recently of it being in the mix for PPOTM. That’s another avenue for sure!
You don’t have any catchup to do in order to watch Thunderbolts. You saw Black Widow, Ant Man 2 and The Falcon & The Winter Soldier, you’re basically all set😊
ok good news!! channel watch you think or nah?
I am excited for deepwater horizon Cassie
I don’t think even Cassie’s influence will ever get me to watch Shakespeare in Love.
It’s a great movie. Just because it beat Saving Private Ryan for Best Picture, it gets a bad rap. It’s not the movies fault.
I hope you watch sinners
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