Update 101
This week we continue with G of T, our Pick a Flick Winner The Human Comedy (ok 100% on Rotten Tomatoes!?) and continuing with The "Snyderverse" as the youths say it with Batman vs. Superman!
We also have CASSIE'S PICKS POLLS going on right now. There are 2, and the top 2 from each will square off in a final later this week!
We also have some mod change ups! KL, our amazing moderator for the past two years is stepping back, she will still be here on patreon and stuff but as you can imagine she is a very busy lady with her own channel and all things! She has been incredible, completely organized our whole discord among other things and always a happy voice of reason on here! The Type A to my Type B and we will miss her as a mod!
Our new mod is Cole Jennett! He first found PiB with Sixth Sense in early 2021 and has been a patron since October 2021! He is in Saskatchewan Canada, likes hockey, movies and TV (obvs), is a past trivia winner and all around good guy!
Ok now pretend we're all going back to school and here are the morning announcements in that monotone, muffled, staticky voice:
Good morning students, who is ready for a great week ahead?
Please listen quietly to our important announcements.
There will be a special assembly (YT LIVE) on August 30th at 2pm MST. Please make sure to bring your own popcorn and a good attitude.
The Extra Butter Movie Club will be meeting on August 25th at 8pm MST for a movie and life discussion and Q and A.
We have a new Student Council Member (moderator), please kindly welcome Cole Jennett to this role. Also please stop stuffing student council members in the lockers.
Please remember to fill out or have your parent fill out your PAF form(pick a flick) sheet sent home each month. It is important for attendance purposes to double check after that it has been submitted.
Ok also remember to check the lost and found, there seems to be 3 left shoes, a star trek phaser and a poster of Rita Hayworth.
Finally our menu for lunch is Big Kahuna Burgers, Royale's with cheese and $5 milkshakes.
Make it a great day or not-the choice is yours!
END SCENE!
Thanks guys for everything, looking forward to a great week ahead!
Ps-A.I. will be up this afternoon, we had some technical difficulties, but it's met the blue fairy and ready!
Love all you silly geese,
Cassie Stark ;)
Comments (169)
Can we add Dune Part 1 to a poll?
Cassie, you've chosen House Stark of Winterfell. A fine choice.
Had it been discussed what version of Batman vs Superman they’ll be watching?
We pray to the DC gods that it's the Ultimate ( aka Extended) edition.
YT Views – for reactions posted this month. 142k (4 days) = Game of Thrones (S1 E1-E2) 69k (9 days) = Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (1993) 53k (11 days) = Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome (1985) 123k (2 weeks) = Wargames (1983) 284k (2 weeks) = Man of Steel (2013) 31k (2 weeks) = Bringing Up Baby (1938) 75k (3 weeks) = Cliffhanger (1993) 62k (3 weeks) = Jaws 2 (1978) 111k (3 weeks) = Enter the Dragon (1973)
Pretty solid, I think. I'm not even surprised about Mad Max 3. I know some people like it, but I never did. The fact that Jaws 2 is under 100k is entirely Carly's fault and she should be made to watch The Fly with Cassie as punishment.
A disadvantage of a series is lose 1 movie per week, which means less likely for me to get a favorite movie reacted to. Yet, the advantage outweighs the disadvantage for me for 3 reasons: A. I like the nature of a reaction to a series. Get 1 series reaction and 2 movie reactions per week. Diversify. B. I am very flexible on series (unlike movies) if she sticks with iconic series, which seems likely if she wants attention. C. I much more likely to like iconic series than many of the movies she reacts to.
That works for you. Personally, I think taking a break from series, especially long ones, after GoT would be a good idea
For October, my suggestion is (4) horror polls by eras. Mixing old and new movies in single polls is a waste of time, as only the newer films will ever win. I'm not really a fan of the TRICK & TREAT polls. - 30s-40s - 50s-60s - 70s-80s - 90s-present Will Cassie reduce GoT postings in October? If not, we don't have many open slots for horror films.
I'm always up for polls, Joe, but as for reducing GoT postings in October, I'm afraid she cannot. Unless!!!! In October, she reduces GoT postings from once every 3 to once every four, but we get 3 episodes every posting. Everybody wins. Including Cassie.
BvS kill chances for Justice League? Impossible to know, but don't think Cassie is going to like BvS (2016) [RT 28%] [PR No. 701], especially based on her comments in Man of Steel outro. Therefore, she may not react to Justice League (unless wins a poll but not executive auto react), which I don' think Justice League would win a poll. We still have Superman (2025) reaction coming, which will be 6th Superman movie on the channel. I am pulling for Wonder Woman (2017) [RT 93%] [PR No. 20], which I think could win a poll. [RT 28%] [PR No. 701] = Batman v Superman (2016) [RT 93%] [PR No. 20] = Wonder Woman (2017) [RT 71%] [PR No. 887] = Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021)
Cassie might watch them anyway - seems like she has caught the completionist bug recently, watching the Wahlberg Planet of the Apes even after most patrons told her not to bother And B v S will likely do fairly well on YouTube - the Snyder fans need a win after Superman 2025 didn’t tank at the box office like they hoped it would.
love it! cassie of house stark, first of her name :)
But winter is coming. There are events ahead that ..... Ok no spoilers but you all know.
make sure that it's the Ultimate Edition of Batman v Superman: you will miss important details for that story as well as the set-up for the director's cut of Justice League (aka ZSJL) if it's not the Ultimate Edition
Second that, very important details in ultimate edition and far superior movie
The most liked comment (2200 likes) on GoT YT reaction : “Nicest lady on YouTube watches the craziest most brutal show ever.” YouTube GoT (S1 E1-E2) = 138k views (2 days)
Now watch, some horror film that’s not as “brutal” as GoT will get brought up only for us to be told “it’s too much for Cassie!” - and that horror movie will probably be Evil Dead.
OK, as Cassie is very busy and also puffy-eyed from all the crying, I thought I'd help her out by setting the October schedule in advance. You don't need to thank me, Cassie. It's an honour to serve. Here's my logic. There are 12 slots up for grabs in October, and I figure, given the struggles Cassie has had in the past, plus the constant lobbying by the Hardcore Horror Hoodlums for *real* horror to be watched in October (I believe Richard said there were only 2 that qualified last October, which is complete hooey because at least 3 made me wet the bed), it would be a good idea to give Cassie a few little islands of reprieve along the way so we don't actually break her and have to go somewhere else for our reactions. If we can mix in a few cleansers, she will probably be able to deal with some of the more bone-chilling fare on the roster. So here's my list: Slot 1 - Game of Thrones (Thought I'd forget, didn't you? Not horror, but not exactly out of place in October either) Slot 2 (MONSTER MOVIE) - King Kong (2005) - Let's start off with a proper monster movie. She's already promised to watch it and what better way to get the main party started? Slot 3 (TRUE HORROR) - Horror of Dracula (1958) - A bona fide horror movie, but made in the 50s so not quite as scary as some of the more recent stuff. Suave performance by Christopher Lee, ably supported by Peter Cushing. Cassie can handle it just fine. Slot 4 - Game of Thrones Slot 5 - Carrie (1976) - Pretty decent horror, but not too full on for Cassie to handle. Slot 6 (TRUE HORROR) - The Fly (1986) - The time has come. Cassie loves Jeff Goldblum and it would be inappropriate to shun his performance in this one just because he develops a skin problem. Slot 7 - Game of Thrones EDIT (Changed my mind on this one) Slot 8 - Creepshow (1982) - A series of sketches penned by Stephen King. Plenty of horror elements, but also a great cast and deliberately tongue-in-cheek feel to it. Stephen King stars in one of the segments. Slot 9 (TRUE HORROR) - Blair Witch Project (1999) - Definitely no spoilers please! Slot 10 - Game of Thrones Slot 11 - The Time Machine (1960) - Mostly sci-fi, but with good horror elements. A great story all around. Slot 12 - (MONSTER MOVIE) - Godzilla's Shin (or whatever version of the ongoing Lizard Diaries the monster movie fans want next.) Now, tell me, Hardcore Horror buffs - would that not be an acceptable October?
Blair Witch Project, quite apart from being painfully dull, is not even a movie Horror-adjacent October: Week #1 Matinee (1993) Serial Mom (1994) Week #2 Elvira, Mistress of the Dark (1988) Dreamscape (1984) Week #3 Gremlins II (1990) Ed Wood (1994) Week #4 Of Unknown Origin (1983) Screamers (1995)
I would like to cancel my yearly patreon subscription that I subscribed to on Aug 18th 2025 eve. I love the YouTube reactions and expected a similar experience but longer. I did not enjoy the longer full reactions with a blurred out video. (That I watched only a minute of.) I am on social security and $102 is a lot of money to me. Please help me resolve this. I have sent an Email to Cassie on August 19th to support@popcorninbed.com but have not heard anything as of Noon EST on August 20th. If I need to I will put a stop payment on this transaction with my financial institution.
I do feel sorry for your experience and your situation, even though I am only a fellow member like yourself. In Cassie's defense however, it is clearly stated when you join the Kernel Club at $102 a year: "+ Exclusive Access to all of my Full Length Movie/TV Show reactions! ***You will need your own copy of the Movie/Show to watch a long.***" Sometimes the buyer has to beware. I do hope this gets resolved in your favor.
just putting this out there .... as Cassie & Carly are going to watch Batman V Superman (Ultimate Edition). I am pretty sure they will continue the series with Snyder's version (definitely not Whedon's version) of Justice League. Semi-spoiler alert ... if you know what happens at the end of B v S ... I think they're going to want to know what happens next. Which I am okay with, there are some reactions to Snyder's Justice League out there.
Point well taken. Semi-spoiler alert ... Then again, if you know what happens at the "end" of Snyder's Justice League ... you're left wondering WTF happens next. :-)
Cassie, just a friendly reminder. 😉 You said on the Jaws 2 YT premiere chat you will watch "Duel" (1971). " @Joe J yes, it will be a trick or TREAT heavy on the treat leading up to scary but not too scary Halloween, Halloween LITE if you will”
She did! You did! Don't be a fibber, Cassie. You need to set an example for your wayward sister who watched Jaws but callously stood us up on Jaws 2. We've been injured enough.
I’m shocked I wasn’t asked to be a mod!……………………Bwahahahahaha! Yeah, not really, but I’m sure I was in the running, LOL. Congrats, Cole.
I think you were on the short list Richard. Maybe not to be a Mod! But definitely on a list! 😉😆
Is it just me, or does the page for anyone else now automatically scroll back to the top of the comments any time you leave one under someone else's post? If so, Patreon has clearly added another unnecessary and annoying-AF feature. 😒
Yes, that started a week or two ago, Byrd. I've flagged it with Patreon and was discussing it with him over the weekend. He's got all the info now so he should be away trying to fix it. As you say....annoying AF.
Congratulations to Cole, the new mod. I missed the whole announcement yesterday due to too much happening in my life and on my phone, but I'm know he will be a great addition to the team! This will be a great week on the channel. Superheros, Thrones, and The Human Comedy! A Classic that the Classic Guy hasn't seen all of . . .yet. I previewed the first 40 minutes after the it was Flick Picked, and I predict a lot of warmed hearts and maybe a few tears! Maybe my own!
I thought Cole was already a mod.
As a layman who ran out of gas with the whole superhero thing years ago, I have a question for the ringers: How could Batman ever beat Superman? Batman's a toff with a fancy suit, a fast car and a small bird for a bodyguard, and Superman is, well, superhuman (unless you give him some crystallized wasabi but that would be cheating). Have we forgotten that Catwoman stabbed Batman *through his suit* with her little claws while they were doing some righteous BDSM on the roof in Batman Returns? One punch from Supe to Batman's UNPROTECTED JAW and Bruce Wayne's head would be circumnavigating the globe. I haven't seen this film, of course, so I hope this is not a spoiler, and please don't spoil the film with your answer. One is just curious how one would make this a fair fight.
Batman: "The air's getting pretty thin up here." Superman: "I know." Batman: "What I mean is, I can't frickin breathe." Superman: "That's the point, Jabroni." Batman: "OK, you win."
(I opened this post in a tab and am finally getting to it, some 250 comments later.) "things may just get a lot more organized over here ;) " Waitaminute, we got us an impostor here! No way could Cassie pull off a wink! :-) "She has been incredible, completely organized our whole discord" Organizing discord? Uhm... Once again, thanks to KL and best of luck on her own channel. https://www.youtube.com/@kaiielle Welcome to your new job, Cole. Despite the blatant Prairie favoritism, I shall currently repress all locker-stuffing thoughts. "A poster of Rita Hayworth"? Is it decent?
CASSIE, little reminder for next month. DUELLLLLLLLLL! 🚗🚛 Pleeaaseeeeeee!
Definitely. Double stampsies no erasies!
Batman V Superman: Extended version please. And when is the surprise MISSION IMPOSSIBLE - FINAL RECKONING reaction? It's out on digital now! :)
Will you try to catch up on the other MCU content you haven't done yet (Hawkeye, Ms Marvel, Moonknight, The Marvels)?
Please, no.
Thanks for the update.
Still my favourite piece of reaction and going to take some beating: "Brother and sister? Twins? ✋️Oh Gosh.🤚 Eeewwww"
Not a huge fan of BvS, but I like it significantly better than MoS. If it's the Ultimate Edition, I snagged a 4K copy awhile back and it'd be a good excuse to give it a spin. Also, I *would* be excited for some of the other DCEU stuff, namely Aquaman and Birds of Prey, and a reaction might finally get me to sit down with Zack Snyder's cut of Justice League...
Oof, I really struggled with Birds of Prey. I’d like to see her do the first Wonder Woman before Justice League, but I’d be fine if she left it there
Is game of thrones going to be once a week on Sunday?
Once a week, but no fixed day. The last full reaction (E3, E4) posted 5 days ago on Thursday. The next full reaction (E5, E6) will post in the next few days.
Here’s hoping it’s the Ultimate Cut of BvS
Another great lineup. Congratulations on the awesome opportunity, Cole, don't forget us little people who "knew you back when"...:). Cassie, the "stuffed in the locker" thing gave me a little PTSD from middle school, lol, just kidding.
Will Batman vs Superman be the Extended version, or Theatrical version?? Sorry if it was said in other comments, and I didn't see. Thank you ~
There have been a ton of comments recommending the extended version. I don't think I've seen a single comment recommending the theatrical version. I don't think she has said which version she will react to.
Already declared yourself for House Stark eh?
Batman V Superman, you should definitely watch the Extended Version. It's far superior and more coherent than the original theatrical version.
The truth is the extended version was the version Zack submitted for the studio.
Oh no, Cole has fallen to the Dark Side. filian- You're saying my mods are grooming me? Shondo- That's what mods do, that's why they're mods. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSx6JuRP6KY (that's joking before anyone gets their knickers in a twist)
😂
For the love of all that's holy, why Mickey Rooney? The man was a terrible human being. Terrible to women, terrible to his wife... one doesn't have to do a deep dive to find that out.
The movie won the random monthly Pick-a-flick. She watched "The Pianist" from Polanski, so I'm guessing Mickey will be good to go.
BATMAN V SUPERMAN is a bit of a confused mess of a movie, but it does have its merits. Like everyone else here, I'm going to recommend you watch the extended director's/ultimate cut. It is definitely the superior version. I am curious to see what you and Carly think of the DCEU as compared to the MCU. They were clearly trying to copy the Marvel template but the studio made some significant mistakes by a) rushing things and b) selecting some of the wrong people to spearhead their efforts. Nevertheless, there are some good entries in there (I am particularly looking forward to you reacting to the first WONDER WOMAN and the first SHAZAAM) and I think you will enjoy a number of them. Sorry to hear about KL leaving. She was a great moderator, but she's an even better reactor (I have watched a number of her videos on YT). Good luck to her. P.S. Really curious to see your reaction to A.I.
That’s why we recommend the Ultimate Cut
I am going to strongly recommend that when you watch Batman V. Superman, please watch the ultimate edition (director cut) it adds scenes that help thread the plot more clearly as well as sets up well with the Zach Snyder cut of Justice League
Looking forward to A.I. bet that wasn't an easy watch if you are full of tears. Also enjoying the GoT reactions and, like other patrons, anticipating the next batch of eps to watch. Seeya at the Butter Live.
Sorry to see KL go from here. Will always check out her channel.
MICKEY ROONEY…!!
But, oddly or not, NOT the first time he's been seen on the channel!
Cassie, it’s funny you mention going back to school. I rewatched your reaction to “Kindergarten cop” last night. I needed a light hearted laugh after a brutal day! You mention your kids going back to school, so I assume the reaction was recorded at a similar time of year? It really lifted my spirits and helped me relax and laugh, putting my day behind me. It’s funny, because those type of movies wouldn’t break a top 500 movie list for me. But with your wonderful, delightful reaction to this type of movie, I find myself often turning to them after a tough time. So, thank you for lifting my spirits. “I have a headache” “It might be a tumor?” “It’s NOT a Tumor!” 😂😂
Mark- the best line is when the twins say, “our mom says that our dad is a sex machine.”
I don't know how you have the patience NOT to binge watch GOT.
I just noticed the Star Trek Season two key episodes was taken down off youtube.
We’re in our 2nd week for the senior year (went by fast). Here are somethings I had in high school that these kids look at me crazy for mentioning: 1. I had a wall locker. It was home in between classes (or periods). It had all my stuff!! 2. I could wear whatever I wanted, within reason, but not Crocs - they weren’t invented yet. Every student today seems be wearing Crocs, like they are going to nursing school. 3. Wacky Hall Monitors. These were student, voluntary stormtroopers that wanted to validate why you were in transit during testing. All they were really good for is trafficking gossip and lookouts for smokers. 4. Math, Science, History or other book(s), with my name on my customize cover, that I can study whenever. If it’s NOT in the book, it’s probably NOT on tests. (they all have iPads now and don’t see the big deal with books). School is so weird now.
"Every student today seems be wearing Crocs" To be fair, they have a wider toe-box that is shaped like actual feet, not the cramped torture devices "fashion designers" seem to prefer making. I am curious, if not-plastic shoes were made foot shaped, would croc-people go back to wearing them?
GoT E1/E2 YT reaction = 120k views (1 day). How high will the views go?
It's definitely going to out do Star Trek TNG. The lone Star Trek TOS is creeping up to 220K views though
Cassie. Hold these school days dearly. Get all the memories out of them you can. They go by so fast, one day you will turn around and find all you have are the memories.
All we ever have are memories...so make good memories.
Stop stuffing student council in lockers? That's your home! Are you too good for your home?!
I'll have a Royale with cheese, please! Yer gonna love "The Human Comedy", Cassie! Can't wait to watch it along with you.
I’m betting others have said this but you have to watch “The Ultimate edition” of Batman V Superman
You are correct, sir. Many, many times over
Cassie Stark!
The first of her name.
The only change I would recommend is watching "Wonder Woman" first before "Batman vs Superman" Everything will make more sense that way.
Plus, Wonder Woman (2017) is much better, and we've already had enough Superman and Batman. This will make the 5th Superman movie on the channel, and then after her reacting to Superman (2025), that will make 6 Superman. When will the madness stop? I can't complain b/c I am getting GoT and good results in the Cassie's Picks polls.
Thanks for everything over the years KL, Godspeed to ya and a hardy welcome to moderating on the best channel on the internet Cole many thanks in advance. Y'all do stuff I surely never could!
you got that right!
Not sure if you could make theme out, but there were some great voice actors in AI. Robin Williams as Dr. Know and Meryl Streep as the Blue Fairy, and Ben Kingsley as the evolved mecha/story narrator.
I agreed with everyone that the Ultimate Edition for Batman v Superman is a significant upgrade.
Just as others have said Batman vs Superman Directors cut ultimate version of the film is the way to go.
3 weeks in a row with at least 1 thing I'm excited to watch. This is a PiB record for me. I'm very happy that I can expect another 30 weeks or so of the same treatment.
Good for you. I'm envious. I'm still stuck at 12-1/2 watches for the year. I think the last full one was Shakespeare in Love (maybe Road Warrior, whichever was last). Fingers crossed my drought ends pretty soon (but it's not looking good).
Cole has realized the power of the dark side! Congrats on the promotion dude.
I am excited with Cassie's Picks Poll and the choices that are currently winning. Also excited for GoT. Human Comedy might be ok.
The Wicker Man (1973) Christopher Lee and Edward Woodward Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2011) Judi Dench and Bill Nighy) Capote (2005) Philip Seymour Hoffman The Queen (2006) Helen Mirren, Michael Sheen Philomena (2013) Judi Dench, Steve Coogan Per Popcorn Requests all of these are UNSEEN
Some good choices in your list. My top two (highly requested by me): --Capote (2005). Philip Seymour Hoffman won Best Actor Oscar. --The Queen (2006). Helen Mirren won Best Actress Oscar.
Hey Oh Cassie, Carly PIB staff and the rest of her dedicated viewers. Hmmm, We were crossing our fingers and hoping for The Birdcage? Oh well still 2/3 isn't bad. In two weeks we will start joining you for GOT since we just watched the first season a month ago. However she stopped it at episode 10 or 11. ( Which ever you prefer) We will be back from Cali by then. Our last Cubs game of the year is tomorrow. We will be missing the last game on Labor day due to us being in Cali. Oh well. We have decided to take our dogs to Cali with us. This should be interesting. Now I am off to Iowa City for another bi-weekly Urology procedure. My medical problems are never going to end. 😭. Oh well. I will be sick the rest of my life. Sometimes you have to just roll with the punches. Take things in stride. Remember forgiveness is a virtue. I bid you all a good day! Since the Steelers are back it's time for there song Renegade https://youtu.be/1F8CA2OY7Lk?si=rTZdQ-dSAUw--liq
If you're taking suggestions consider> A Knight's Tale (2001) Heath Ledger
She has seen it.
Rita Hayworth poster reminds me that Gilda would be a great reaction.
Agreed. She's already seen part of it in Shawshank Redemption, she might as well watch the rest.
Thank you Cassie. ❤️ Cole is going to be a great addition to the PIB Team! 🎉
Don’t be a stranger on here Kaiielle Oh btw, I did see your reaction to “There will be blood” the other day, one of my all time favourites. Yet, another movie we both really enjoy. Have you now checked out Cassie’s reaction to it?
YOU HAVE TO WATCH EXTENDED VERSION Of Batman v Superman.
Congratulations Cole! And thanks again for everything and continued success KL! 🎉
Let’s hope Cole does know how to fire phasers as Riker joked to Worf! 😂
As you mainly do movies. You willing to try anime movie? I would suggest "Your Name" or "A Silent Voice" both highly rated anime movies.
I'd imagine she'd enjoy ghibli films, howls moving castle, spirited away, castle in the sky. Knowing the voice actors might spark her try it.
Cassie, I hope u spread out the old films because I can't find Human Comedy anywhere to stream on wat I have. I had an anxiety attack over Game of thrones, but it'll probably be over middle of next year. I hope u will do all the Snyder verse. If ur doing shows with long seasons, please do the Sopranos. For some reason, I had access to ur chat and then I didn't. Im unable to move up a tier because I am on a fixed income. I can't figure out discord. That's an anxiety attack in and of itself. I was married 7 years and had 1 kid, but we got divorced b4 he started school. Long story. I love u Cassie popcorn, and when I watch movies with u, I get to escape reality for a little bit. Thank u for all u do for us.
Beth - Human Comedy is a pick-a-flick winner, so she really doesn’t have too much choice when she watches it. The next winner will be coming in couple of weeks.
Principle Cassie is awesome
Make sure it’s the ultimate edition for BvS and Zack snyders JL if we get to them
Cassie! No need to be sad! Put on a pot of coffee, I'll bring Danish, and we'll nosh! The time will fly by!
I am danish...
Very glad Cassie is continuing with BvS and Justice League.
After she realizes she doesn't like BvS and with BvS not getting the views, I hope she abandons Justice League. But I've never seen the extended version of BvS and will give it a chance (I'm just not a fan of monotnous effects driven action). Also, Justice League is better than BvS.
I’m waiting for Thunderbolts to come to Disney+ to do the full watch-along, but I’ll let the YouTube edit run on my TV and give it a like when it gets released. Does this count as a good attitude? Otherwise I’ll have to bring my normal snarky, sarcastic attitude to the live. Or maybe I’ll just do what I normally do and avoid the live like it has cooties.
I'm waiting for it to arrive on Disney+ to watch Cassie's reaction too
Since no one called it… Dibs on the Rita Hayworth poster!! The Human Comedy (1943) is my jam. Cannot wait. :-) PS: if we’re going back to 1943, then all y’all are gonna miss out on Rita’s beauty. She got herself suspended the first week of school that year… and it had nothing to do with the poster. That was from 2 years before and Everybody already knew about it. ;-)
I was hoping it was a Farrah Fawcett poster
Critical reception: While the original theatrical cut received mixed reviews (28% on Rotten Tomatoes), the Ultimate Edition has been praised by fans and some critics for its improved pacing, character development, and tone, with audience scores notably higher (IMDb 9.3/10 for Ultimate Edition). Notably, the Ultimate Edition is regarded as the definitive version by many fans, especially for those interested in a richer, darker take on Batman and Superman's conflict, and acts as a strong precursor for Zack Snyder's Justice League. - from perplexity
Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning is up on digital today, FYI!
RIP Terence Stamp, a brilliant actor who died this week. Many will know him best as General Zod in Superman 1 and 2 (1978/1980), but he had such an amazing acting career in other films like Ken Loach's Poor Cow (1967), The Adventures of Priscilla: Queen of the Desert (1994), Star Wars: Episode 1 (1999). His final acting role was in Edgar Wright's Last Night in Soho (2021). Here is a wonderful BBC Scene By Scene interview with him in 1998, he had just finished filming Star Wars: Episode 1 (1999). At 35.40 he talks about doing Hu Man (1975), filming some jaw-droppingly dangerous scenes including lying out of an open helicopter, standing in a surrounding water tide and lying down next to a lava spewing volcano! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViJ3BoeS-kQ
We should watch The Limey (1999) in memoriam
Watch "BvS Ultimate Edition", not the Theatrical version. They cut a lot of backstory and character building for the Theatrical version (which is why it bombed in theaters)
Just Curious. Those of you who are new to Game Of Thrones. How are you finding the show?
I was never a fantasy type film watcher, but I tried to watch this when it was fairly new and I bailed out on season 2 episode 4 because I found it too boring.
Congratulations Cassie on reaching 475k subscribers on YouTube! Make that 476k subscribers. You think you can reach 500k subscribers before the year is over?
I know Natalie Gold just broke 500k and Cassie isn’t too far behind.
Ultimate ( aka Extended) edition is the only way. It was a complete different experience watching the butchered version at the cinema and then getting the actually story tied together in ultimate. Very happy you did this. Kudos to you and everyone who voted for this
My Game of Thrones Season 1-3 DVDs finally arrived yesterday. I promised myself I'd only watch 1 episode a day so I could always have some Thrones in my back pocket and went to bed last night proud of my restraint. Today I watched episodes 2,3 and 4 and have run out of Thrones. I am not proud of myself and need to petition our Popcorn poppet for a refill. Cassie!
At least you showed a modicum of restraint. More than I would have had.
Another vote for the ultimate extended edition which is 3 hours!🤙
I like the Pulp Fiction lunch menu, Cassie! Little known fact; The late Michael Madsen was Tarantino's original, first choice to play Vincent Vega, but he turned it down to do Wyatt Earp instead. He regretted forever after for turning Pulp Fiction down!
For Batman vs Superman i suggest you watch the Ultimate Edition its the best version. The theatrical version is disliked by the majority of viewers.
I have to admit it's tough to wait for GoT episodes, so I'm just rewatching the previous reactions to bide time.
ditto
BvS? No controversy there! 😂
Good one ...
Anything Snyder needs to be the director/ultimate/extended version
Looking forward to Baby Mickey Rooney,in the day the girls thought he was the bee's knees,a cutie patootee!! The 1hr "Two Reeler" movies he did with Judy Garland are great and memorable with the music and dance numbers....
Thank you KL and best of luck. I am also a very early patreon (gladiator I believe was my first time watching), at the time I received a direct message from you Lol upon joining. If I might shoot my shot at a movie being put in further polls, in case you haven't seen it, it's called shallow hal.
Since you are watching Batman V Superman, I agree you should watch the Ultimate Edition. It is better than the theatrical version. It's a decent movie but not the version of Superman (or Batman) that I prefer.
I definitely prefer Nolan (Bale) Batman.
Yay! Thanks for the update, Cassie! Those are some amazing film reference drops in your school announcement — you ARE part of our (non-Borg) film collective! (Though, there are days when my wife, family and friends wish I knew just a couple hundred fewer movie/TV references) If at all possible, please watch the Ultimate cut of BATMAN VS. SUPERMAN — much more character development. As someone who's been along for the ride since BAND OF BROTHERS, thanks as always! (Oh, and speaking of film/TV references, after a recent resolution to lose a bit of weight (Thank you Thanksgiving and Christmas 2024...and 23....and) I referred to it as the beginning of my 10-week "Band of Blubber" series. My wife laughed out loud and said, "Hey, I got that one!" Anytime I can make her laugh is a successful moment in my own personal romcom. 😁)
Cole will make a great mod. I vote for the shortest version of BvS.
Ha ha, I know you are opposed to that one
Any field trips planned for this class? Can we go to a pumpkin patch later this fall?
Just love the references (even ones from movies you don't really like much) I dont mind SVB as long as its the ultimate edition and I'm really trying to understand the GoT hoopla but so far I'm not getting it. Hope everyone is having a great week.
Are we going to have to endure the Joss JL too....let's just get to DCU Superman
No, just go to Snyder Cut. Joss/theatrical is just a meh mess).
Remember Thunderbolts has end credit scenes & make sure you watch Batman vs Superman Dawn of Justice in Ultimate Edition it's a lot better than the regular version 😀.
Will Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice be the Theatrical or Ultimate Edition?
is there theatrical, extended and ultimate? 3 versions?
August 25th is my birthday. I can't participate but I hope you all have fun.
I knew I would be the opposite of everyone else, but I liked BvS. Entertaining IMO. Even though Nolan/Bale is by far the best Batman series.
Cassie, please watch the (Ultimate Edition) of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. The runtime is 3h 2min but it’s worth it.
I really hope they knew to watch the Ultimate Cut. It makes such a huge difference. It almost feels like a different movie with the amount of improvements it has.
I’m disappointed GOT took precedence over The Sopranos
Game of Thrones brings in way bigger YouTube views than Sopranos so it makes sense 🤷♂️
Well, I guess this makes another week off for me. I was afraid that after Man of Steel the entire Synderverse is coming, even though for me there were 2 okay movies there, and one has already been done.
I am guessing you were referring to the first WONDER WOMAN and the first SHAZAAM. Those are the best ones of the DCEU IMO (though I also enjoyed the first AQUAMAN and James Gunn's THE SUICIDE SQUAD).
Some great classics on the roster plus my Spielberg pick. Way to have variety, Cassie. 👍🏽
Welcome aboard Cole! “Remember how to fire phasers?” -Commander Riker 😂
Yes Batman V Superman with Carly i can't wait 🤘 just make sure it's the ultimate edition and not the theatrical cut trust me that little detail is very very important 👍
yup ... ultimate or extended edition all the way !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BvS !!!!!!!! YES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please watch the extended version if at all possible. It is worth it !!! AND GoT !!!!!!!!!!!! Great week in the PIB world !!!!!!!!!!!
Yes Cassie the Extended version/ Ultimate Edition is the 3hr Version. It is the better version of Batman V Superman and actually feels shorter than the 2hr 30 min version
Batman versus Superman didn’t make any sense at all. If you wanna watch it fine. But I didn’t get it at all.
It is pretty nonsensical, but not without its merits.
BvS?????? Nooooooo..........noooooooo.....
Yes! Yes!