Up (on the housetop) Coming
Hiiii, bring me some figgy pudding please!
actually scratch that, it sounds kind of unsettling. I will take a plate of warm gingersnaps.
Speaking of unsettling? How about that 2001 A Space Odyssey eh? haha jk but wow what a ride.
Hope you are having a fantastic week. Yesterday for the first time in a long time I woke up feeling like I actually had some energy and health back. I got so much done-but then kind of crashed at night. We had a beginner band concert to attend last night and let me just tell you-that was also a ride-just like 2001-same-same pretty much.
This week on Patreon we have GOT, Wonder Woman and Christmas Carol! Yay! FYI The Winner of our top 50 poll winner (City Slickers) won't be watched until after Christmas :) Coming up I will also be watching the classic and modern christmas poll winners and some Rankin Bass! Another FYI-some of those may or may not get a YT edit this year. Ps-go vote on the Christmas polls if you haven't yet, one of them is close!
SAVE THE DATE: YT CHRISTMAS COZY LIVE ON 12/18 at 5:30PM MST. I'll be doing packages and some Christmas games and am be going to be raising money again for gas and food gift cards for families of children who will be in the hospital over the holidays. I hope to see you there! The best way to bring Christmas cheer is having a live for all to hear ;)
Also, the EXTRA BUTTER LIVE will be DECEMBER 21st at 7:30pm!
Thanks for all your excitement and feedback about the website-Ben has truly spent hundreds of hours over the last year plus building it and thought of so many little things that will make things easier to find the content you want to watch on PiB. And just to reiterate-this is not in any way trying to replace Patreon-just an add on library if you will-PiB Imdb haha. Patreon is where we built this community to which I am so grateful and not going anywhere!
Hope you all have a great week and that you are feeling the Christmas spirit!
Love, Cassie
Can Carly watch Gremlins with me? I asked her yesterday if she has seen it? She said she's never even heard of it-i pulled up a picture of a gremlin on google and she said furbies? Just wondering if she could handle it/like it? Also found out Ben never saw it either!
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the wind in the willows live action great musical and comedy very very funny movie this film starring John Cleese Terry jones Stephen Fry Steve Goocan Eric Idle
Reading this whole thing was not that easy. There is so much stuff, so many expressions and jargon I don't understand. I mean, I understood 99% of it. But I think that by doing so many different events, things get messy and overly complicated. Sometimes less is more. I can't decide what I'm interested in because there's too many different options (a well known phenomenon afflicting humans). I only retained the Gremlins reaction (but maybe no YT version?) and that you're doing charity for kids in the hospitals (but the details already escaped my smooth brain). I guess my point is that to me, there's no added value in doing so many differents things. I much prefer a simpler channel, or simpler Patreon, with regular uploads and a straightforward schedule. When there are too many different polls, special events, lives, fundraising, categories, etc... it pushes me away towards less complicated offers. Cheers and happy holidays!
Yes Carlie can handle Gremlins no problem. But I am so surprised that she's never even heard of it, and that both Ben and her have never seen it. I personally loved that movie as a kid, and I still think it's a fun watch.
Packages tonight! Can't wait! (Anyone got an extra life they don't need? lol)
Please finish GOT season 4 before your Christmas hiatus!
Can you continue the DCEU in this order: Suicide Squad (2016) → Wonder Woman (2017) → Zack Snyder’s Justice League (2021) → Aquaman (2018). Canon places JL before Aquaman, so this keeps the Snyderverse arc coherent and should boost discovery with ZSJL.
Thrilled that you will be doing the 1984 production of A Christmas Carol. By far my favorite with powerful performances from George C. Scott and Edward Woodward.
I'm not sure which day it is, but a big Happy Birthday to Cassie this week
So basically she's the exact same age as Taylor Swift...
and I almost forgot a rare christmas movie recomend for you: Return to Oz. You might recognize the waterboy actress in it!!
I guess we’re team Release the Ayer Cut in Suicide Squad
Is there some new bot attached to Patreon or something? Everything feels delayed now. Like every time you click something it takes three times as long as it used to. And every time I come to the site it asks me accept the cookies and the anti-privacy or whatever the hell, and it never asked that before. Anyone know what that is?
Not seeing any of that myself.
classic christmas poll are one magic christmas home alone 2 lost in new york prancer march of the wooden soldiers disney frozen beauty and the beast love actually fred claus harry potter and the chamber of secrets winner Christmas movie special
As you know and seemed to like, THE OUTLAW JOSEY WALES (1976) is a western that CLINT EASTWOOD directed and starred. In the same 1970s-80s time frame, there are two more westerns that Clint Eastwood directed and starred = you get Eastwood storytelling, same handsome looks, and similar demeanor: 1. PALE RIDER (1985) [RT 94%]. Highest grossing western of the 1980s. Released same year as Silverado you reacted to. 2. HIGH PLAINS DRIFTER (1973) [RT 94%]. 3 years before Outlaw Josey Wales. Eastwood in those two is more like the Eastwood of Outlaw Josey Wales than the Eastwood of the spaghetti western The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966).
"Nothing like a nice piece of hickory.' Clint Eastwood is one of my favorite directors and PALE RIDER is one of his most underappreciated films I think. A lot of people dismiss it as a mere remake of SHANE, but I think there's more going on than there appears to be on the surface. I was introduced to it at age 10. It was actually one of the first R-rated movies I ever watched and I could tell that it was a film that was not made with me (a child) in mind. I didn't necessarily have difficulty following it but I could tell that it was a more sophisticated and mature piece of work. It was one that I was going to have to sort of "grow into" and it opened my eyes to the fact that there's a whole lot of cinema out there that is intended for adults. It gave me something to look forward to. HIGH PLAINS DRIFTER was Eastwood's first Western that he directed and it is very good, but some elements are might be a bit too problematic for slightly younger audiences today. I'm not saying it shouldn't get a reaction, but I could see it not resonating with Cassie as much as PR.
She should watch "The Man Who Invented Christmas" about Charles Dickens writing A Christmas Carol. It's very good.
+1 for "The Man Who Invented Christmas". I was hoping that would be in the poll -- but I guess would not have mattered with Gremlins dominating. That poll was over almost before it started.
Lung cancer
My brother liked Patrick Stewart's A Christmas Carol as do I. Unfortunately he died of lung in November 2000. But I am getting into Christmas spirit
So sorry for your loss. RIP to your brother.
Looking forward to seeing the live on 12/18. One thing I have in common with Carly is watching matinees.
Not to ruin the immersion but they’re puppets. And it’s rated PG. Yes, Carly can handle Gremlins.
George C. Scott’s a Christmas Carol. That’s the best version, from my standpoint
I liked Wonder Woman a lot when I first saw it, a little less so on subsequent viewings, but I could say that for a lot of movies. I’ll definitely watch the reaction, the question is whether it’s the full movie or YouTube edit. I’m leaning toward the YT edit, mostly due to time constraints.
Sometimes I just watch the end credits again with the music. The water color thing is pretty cool and vibey with the score. But in general think the last third of the movie is the best part.
My tuppence-worth on Carly watching Gremlins. 1) If it was just Cassie, I wouldn't even comment. She'll adjust to the content and enjoy it for what it is. 2) If you're asking if Carly can "handle it", of course she can, she's a grown woman. 3) If you're asking if we think she'll enjoy it and not be asking "What are you making me watch?" from under a blanket, I'm not so sure. Carly has been very specific about what she *wants* to subject herself to and it's a very, very low bar (or high bar, not sure which term applies). For a completely up-to-date opinion, we decided to watch Gremlins last night. If you just focus on Gizmo, it's cute as a button. But it's important to note that Gizmo is not a "gremlin", and when the gremlins turn up, the Carly-friendly tag pretty much runs and hides. I'm not saying she shouldn't watch it - I think it would be a hilarious reaction, in fact, and given the subject matter, hardly something that will follow her out of the room and into her real life (which is her main concern with scary movies). But it's not a kid's movie, and if the picture you showed her was of Gizmo instead of Stripe, she *will* accuse you of false advertising. My advice to Cassie is, show her what Stripe looks like. If she still chooses to watch it after that, you're off the hook.
I don’t know why I found your #2 so funny. Only because we’re talking about Gremlins. Hey, it’s a legit question haha
NIce!!!! cant wait for the christmas carol reaction
Yes Carly can watch gremlins but it along with Temple of Doom help create the pg13 rating "the controversial violence in Gremlins (and Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom) led Steven Spielberg to suggest creating the PG-13 rating in 1984 as an intermediate between PG and R. The unexpectedly disturbing content in the seemingly child-friendly PG-rated film sparked public outcry, prompting the MPAA to introduce the new category. " Now alot of kids saw both those movies at school age maybe 10-12 years old so I think Carly might be okay lol keep the blanket shield handy though!
Imagine being a kid and watching this movie no problem, then going online and seeing a bunch of adults trying to decide if a grown woman can handle a PG 13 movie about a bunch of puppets
PR 1-10 Poll (old PR, not new PR in beta) This month, we had PR 1-50 Poll (City Slickers - winner). She said might do PR 1-500 Poll next, but I suggest PR 1-10 Poll b/c good entries. Even she hoped that CHILDREN OF MEN (#4) would be picked in the random selection of candidates for the PR 1-50 Poll we had this month. I was 100% with her on that. After City Slickers is reacted to, updated PR Top 10 below. Great choices. My top 7 choices in order are Children of Men, The Blues Brothers, Scott Pilgrim, Dirty Harry, Casino, Training Day, Caddyshack – all good. PR 1-10 (Top 10) [#3 City Slickers removed] 1. Who Framed Roger Rabbit 2. The Blue Brothers 3. Children of Men 4. Jack Reacher 5. Casino 6. Training Day 7. Dirty Harry 8. The Thomas Crown Affair 9. Caddyshack 10. Scott Pilgrim vs. the World Could include all 10 in a poll, or do a random selection of 1 or 2 to remove to give the remaining 8 or 9 for the poll
In her November 25 update, she mentioned doing a Pollception. She seems to have enough films already sorted for December. I'm on record as favoring both a PR random and Pollception every month...but Cassie chooses not to do that. She likes to mix it up more on a monthly basis.
top 11 winner movie's are Dora and the search for sol dorado the legend of hercules mission impossible the final reckoning jurassic world rebirth the expendables 2 days of glory pray 2 moneyball black adam fifty shades of grey my feral heart send to my best friends are Cassie and Carly for upgrade to paid new movie's for next weekend
Gremlins I feel is around the same level as Monster Squad which I also think Carly would of been able to handle, quite a few movies that have horror elements, but used in either comedy or action like movies that I'll keep my fingers crossed for next year.
It looks like another exciting week for PIB with some fun movies coming up. I’m really happy City Slickers won the poll—I think Carly would enjoy Gremlins too. It’s a blessing being part of this community. I’m looking forward to helping make Christmas a little brighter for those moms with children in the hospital. It’s truly joyful to be able to contribute. I’m also glad you’re feeling better, Cassie. I hope the rest of your Christmas season is filled with health and energy, and that you start the new year off right. PS The Christmas Carol you’ll be watching with George C. Scott is one of my favorites. It is a good adaptation.
I love Gremlins! Great Christmas movie to react to…glad to be a new member. Your eclectic mix and catalogue of reactions is quite impressive, Cassie. I know it was tons of work to get there!
thank you so much!! so happy you are here!
Not excited about the Wonder Woman reaction. I thought it was fine, but unspectacular. To be fair, I’ve never liked DC Comics, other than Batman. Other DC characters, such as Wonder Woman, Flash, Green Lantern, Aquaman, etc, leave me cold. I’ve liked some of the Superman films but that has more to do with Christopher Reeves’ incredibly charming portrayal in the first two movies and Henry Cavill’s excellent portrayal of the character (within the confines of the Snyderverse) in his 2.5 shots at it. I’m more looking forward to the reaction to the director’s cut of Justice League, which is presumably in the offing. While I don’t consider it the masterpiece that some fans do, it’s certainly much much better than the butchered Frankenstein’s monster version that Joss Whedon unleashed on an unsuspecting public. It was as though he deliberately set out to destroy the film.
Look to the pre-2020 animated movies for DC. There are some great movies in there.
Good thing you didn't show Carly the ugly darker side of Gremlins otherwise, she'd be avoiding this like a plague!
Yes CARLY should watch gremlins esp the sequel, she's gonna find them cute! mwahahhaha
I'm surprised at how many people are saying it's not suitable for Carly, the girl watched the Die Hard films and The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Gremlins is a family friendly Christmas film lol and nowhere near as violent as those, Carly will love it. Cassie, please don't deprive Carly of this amazing 80's experience, trust me if she doesn't watch it with you I guarantee the next day you'll be kicking yourself and telling her to watch it.
Who's saying it isnt? Majority of the top comments are pretty much saying she should watch it.
Snyderworld, lol that’s a new one for the Snyderverse
Its so exciting to think Christmas is only 2 weeks away now.. sheesh time flies. Feels like just yesterday we were still getting 80 degree weather now BAM.. Christmas. I hope your family has an amazing time Cassie. I am excited cause I can actually watch your unboxing event.. I hope you like what I sent. And Gremlins is more gross at times than scary.. a lot more slap-sticky than anything. So if she can handle gross.. she'll be fine. And I believe 5:30pm MST is 7:30pm EST?
Yes you are correct on time
Carly can watch Gremlins.
👀 Carly can watch it, just have a blanket with googly eye ready.
hahaha I was worried Cassie would show her the UGLY monster gremlins not the cute one when she said "I showed her a picture of Gizmo" and I went "WHEW THAT WAS TOO CLOSE!"
Gremlins is Carly friendly! I swear it got moved to a 12A in the UK, think that’s PG13 in the USA? Not sure might be wrong. We’ve been watching it every Christmas Eve in my house since I was 9/10, such a classic
What Lies Beneath was PG-13.
Wait, we are approaching Christmas, you say? It is December 2025, and I hereby advocate for *that* version of The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996). [#012] Dedicated to Richard Maurer.
HH - Sure, why not watch “that” version of Island of Dr Moreau (96), as long as it’s a double feature with Horror of Dracula so one actually good movie will get watched.
Oh, Carly watching Gremlins would be a Christmas gift to us all!!!
Gremlins is definitely Carly-safe...but the degree to which either of you will really enjoy it? Zero clue. But I do think you will be able to appreciate the creativity and craft that went into it. Very unique, very fantastical. And with enough Spielberg (literal) input to make it a bit of a holiday classic. Happy Christmas!
If nothing else, watching Carly watch Gremlins will be entertaining.
Heal the Snyderworld.... make it a better place.... for you and for me and the entire metahuman race. 🎤😩
If Carly said "furbies?" Then you did not show her a picture of a gremlin.
I was thinking the same thing. She probably saw a picture of Gizmo.
It’s a shame about City Slickers getting moved back as I was looking forward to it. I could understand if it was for a Christmas movie but I don’t get why it’s been dropped off for Wonder Woman. I would have definitely preferred Cassie watching a Christmas movie instead of WW as it looks like we might just get 3 movies this year & those terrible cartoons. So there’s really only Gremlins I’ve got any interest in watching. I know lots of you love it but I’ll definitely be glad when GoT is over.
WW is probably this week due to Carly's availability.
IMDb Parents guide- Content rating, which I don't always agree with, but seems ok for this list. GREMLINS and WHAT LIES BENEATH Violence & Gore: Moderate Frightening & Intense Scenes: Moderate WONDER WOMAN (2017) Violence & Gore: Moderate Frightening & Intense Scenes: Mild WE WERE SOLDIERS (2002) Violence & Gore: Severe Frightening & Intense Scenes: Severe ZODIAC (2007) Violence & Gore: Moderate Frightening & Intense Scenes: Severe GLADIATOR (2000) Violence & Gore: Severe Frightening & Intense Scenes: Severe GLADIATOR II (2024) Violence & Gore: Severe Frightening & Intense Scenes: Moderate
What scared her in What Lies Beneath I think was more not knowing where he was when she was driving on the bridge. And it was not wanting the jump scare. Gremlins is more visual so if the look of one of them doesn’t scare her I think she will be ok. But i know I’m completely different regarding movies but i was about 8 when i watched it and I loved it & still do.
"I will take a plate of warm gingersnaps." I will take a swig of ginger schnapps. "We had a beginner band concert to attend last night and let me just tell you-that was also a ride" The Music Man (1962), anyone? "the website-Ben has truly spent hundreds of hours" I would like to thank Ben for all... "Ben never saw it [Gremlins] either!" Get rid of the nekulturny philistine! :-)
Glad you're watching more of the rankin/bass classics. For me they're still like a warm reminder from when christmas never felt stronger, as a kid. I know the stop motion puppet aesthetics creep people out sometimes lol, but it's got its charm. I think Carly can handle Gremlins btw. That would be a fun react. Glad you're feeling a bit better!
I look forward to the Rankin Bass Christmas movies too. Nostalgia. Awkward Ashley reacted to Frosty the Snowman and A Charlie Brown Christmas and it was fun. I was surprised to see she got 55K views in 3 days. Fared better than I thought it would.
Gremlins is definitely a Carly movie, can't believe neither of you have ever seen it, it was released in cinemas at the same time as Ghostbusters.
I have to say that I am very much looking forward to two of your reactions this week. WONDER WOMAN is a (no pun intended) wonderful film. Probably the best of the Snyderverse movies. It is very similar to both the first Chris Evans CAPTAIN AMERICA movie and the old 1978 SUPERMAN ) The latter of which was an admitted influence on director Patty Jenkins). I'm confident you will enjoy it. Many people despise the sequel, but In spite of its numerous flaws I actually really like it myself and would recommend watching that one at some point too. This made for TV version of A CHRISTMAS CAROL Is one of the best IMO. George C. Scott (who you might remember from PATTON and ANATOMY OF A MURDER) plays a more subdued but also more realistic/believable Scrooge. It is very faithful to the original Dickens story and goes to some dark places that adaptations don't typically go. It is moody and atmospheric and just overall very well crafted. I'm glad you are getting a chance to watch this and I think the idea of doing some version of the classic book very holiday season is a great one. Next I would recommend the 1951 version with Alastair Sim. It is widely considered the definitive screen adaptation. I might also suggest the Robert Zemeckis CGI version with Jim Carrey. It is also worth seeing. As always, keep up the good work. :-)
Good analogy re Wonder Woman and Captain America. In the comics they both serve as the moral core and conscience of their respective groups — Justice League and The Avengers. Or they were, until Marvel Comics started mucking with Captain America. I'm sure the MCU will do the same. Anyway, Wonder Woman is a great movie and I predict there isn't a minute of it Cassie won't love.
Almost time for the Snyder's Justice League! 4 hours of awesomeness! ❤️
The absolute best version of a Christmas Carol! Finally! Yes, she can watch Gremlins with you!
I'm actually a little surprised at all the people here saying that GREMLINS is "not at all scary" and that they think that it will be no big deal at all for Carly. I'm wondering a) when was the last time they watched the film and how desensitized are they to horror in general b) if they have watched any of your reactions with her. Carly has to be the most fearful and sensitive viewer I've ever seen on YT. Don't get me wrong. She's great and I love her, but anything that's even remotely scary/ horrific/suspenseful is very difficult for her and GREMLINS, though it does have its sweet moments and is really more of a black comedy, also at times leans pretty hard into horror filmmaking. Yes, it is PG, but so was POLTERGEIST. Also, it and the second Indiana Jones film basically helped start the PG-13 rating. Am I saying that Carly shouldn't watch it? Absolutely not. I think it's a great film and should be seen by everyone (including Carly). Can she handle it? Well, she probably won't be covering her face with a blanket like she did in WHAT LIES BENEATH and in the end I think she may end up having enjoyed it (or at least appreciate it for its cleverness and wackiness), but there are times where I think it'll be a little rough for her.
To be clear, I'm not saying that GREMLINS is as scary as POLTERGEIST or JAWS. I was just using those films as a counterpoint to everyone who highlighted the fact that GREMLINS Is PG. My point was that just being PG doesn't mean it can't be really scary. It is true that she has seen worse, but I'm not sure that is a particularly strong selling point to her. It won't be as bad as some of the movies she's reacted to on the channel, but by the same token she has really not enjoyed some of the movies she's watched here because of how scary they were. Again, as I say in my post, I think there are a lot of parts of it that Carly will really enjoy (that she will laugh at and even stare and disbelief at how outrageous it is). I just disagree with everyone who says that it is not at all scary. Perhaps it is not at all scary TO YOU, but Carly is an exceptional human being when it comes to the "scare" value of movies. Can she handle it? I'm not sure. That sort of depends on what one means by "handle." So many people here seem to be so confident that she'll have no trouble whatsoever and I guess it won't permanently scar her, but I still think that it will not be a pleasant experience for her at certain points. To reiterate, that doesn't mean that I don't think she should watch it. I think she should, but I also think everybody here is underrating the ability that this movie has to instill fear in certain audiences.
There's definitely some moments in Gremlins Carly will want to look away but it's much tamer than Zodiac
Dear Popcorn In Bed Family, and 100% Awesome PIB viewers, About last week: I admit we only watched 9 months. We going to watch something last night but your Canadian friend Kat put out Netflix's Frankstiein my buddy showed up which then we watched another Kat movie. Evil Dead 2. So still need to watch 2/3. Tonight we promised to add to Ben's page he put together, which by the way we both thought was a wonderful idea. You guys impress us. I am not easily impressed. The week ahead: We will be playing catch up which always nice. Wonder Woman great flick. More GOT nice Christmas hat on the Raven. We were hoping for the 2019 Christmas Carol with Guy Pearce or the 1954 Alister Sim version. We realize that the 2019 version is a mini series of 4 episodes. Facts that I was made aware of but was probably largely aware of. However whatever you do is good. So we still watch it. I really need to pick songs Cassie might like. Not just me, my head is full of fun 60's songs. With all the snow we have been getting I think this is perfect song 🤞: Btw the girl playing the tambourine was Sharon Tate's best friend Michelle Phillips. She is also on the video cover. Mamma's And The Pappas, California Dreaming. https://youtu.be/KOok1WzZbOY?si=Vr5KTk43vHTKqM1m
Gremlins (PG) helped to usher in the new PG-13 rating. Carly could handle Gremlins? She may or may not like it. Carly would like Wonder Woman (2017). I am pumped that we finally getting Wonder Woman (2017).
Yes!!! More Snyder. I really just want them to see the finale!
That is what I am waiting for ...
George C Scott is considered by most to be the second best if not the best performance of Scrooge. I go back and forth between him and the 1951 Alistair Sim version.
He's excellent. I always thought he played a more restrained and subdued Scrooge. It's a character that one can usually go very over the top with in terms of the curmudgeonliness, but Scott gives him a strange kind of dignity and menace. He's almost more realistic/believable.
Yes. Gremlins are like little bad kids compared to Gizmo the little Angel. It's not scary
Psychotic murdering bad little kids.
Wonder Woman is such a strange movie. The script really does have this holdover from Bush-era interventionist politics, and it's such a fetter on the talents of Patty Jenkins.
huh ??? Are we talking about the same movie ??? I don't want to give out any spoilers.
Gremlins are more mischievous than gruesome, however there are some gross scenes but it is rated PG. IMDB says: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087363/parentalguide/
Gremlins and Temple of Doom prompted Speilberg to ask the MPAA to come up with the PG13 rating
I totally think Carly could handle gremlins. She may cover her eyes in one scene, but it should be fine.
Looking forward to the "Wonder Woman" reaction. I think it's the best of all the Snyderverse.
Agree
What a stellar week = GoT, Wonder Woman, Christmas Carol. Been wanting WW (2017) with or without a Justice League follow up. That Christmas Carol is supposed to be the best. I enjoyed Patrick Stewart one. Yay to Rankin/Bass. See you at two Lives (12/18, 12/21). What's cool about Extra Butter Live (12/21) is small gathering. Glad you getting your energy/health back. Excited about the new website (a supplement) that Ben did. Been checking it out and really liking it. I created a playlist of my favorite PiB reactions. Also, leaving feedback about the website for Ben in the forum. Ben is incredibly responsive. The new Popcorn Requests is fresh and so easy to use w/cool features.
Safe to assume we can just cut and paste last week's update for Patreon for this week's YT uploads?? TKS
Probably would have been nice if you had gotten an answer as you can see it wasn't a cut and paste from last week's patreon for this week's YouTube uploads
Finally back to the snyderverse and after Wonder Woman (2017) then comes the masterpiece Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021) 😍😍
Looking forward for them to watch Zach's Justice League !
Gremlins will be fine, it's very dark humour as it takes the mickey out of old horror b movies
I'm afraid Carly might hate us all forever if we recommended that she watch it, but it would make for a fun reaction. It's actually comical, and not that bad, but maybe a little more scary than you'd think. If that makes sense. I think she could handle it.
Do a Ben Cassie Carly watch along of Gremlins
Ben could be in silhouette with a voice changer, just like people in witness protection being interviewed by reporters.
Carly would like Gremlin’s it’s not scary
Gremlins with Carly will be hilarious! Can't wait to see that one! Can't believe you've never seen Christmas Carol before??? Unless you've seen other versions? 🤷🏾♂️ If you thought 2001 Space Odyssey was weird, wait till you watch A Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy which, I assume you've never seen before either. Hope you all have a fantastic Christmas in case I don't get a chance to say so later, and I can't wait for a Gremlins reaction! (If she can handle Tremors, she can handle Gremlins! 🙂)
What a great lineup! Here's to feeling better!
I have a soft spot for Gremlins, but one or two scenes did scare me as a kid. Billy (the main character) was an early childhood crush.
I'm pretty sure I know what scene(s) your talking about.
The website is great, I already found a few overlooked reactions i wanted to see. Wish Ben could fix the interface for netflix or any other streaming site.
Snickerdoodles! And The Ref! The Ref! The Ref! (I'm hypnotizing you to watch The Ref!)
Hi Cassie - Glad you're feeling better!! Would you be able to post a link for the gas and food gift card for the hospital bound for those of us who may not be able to attend the unboxing of the boxes.
yes! great idea!
Glad you’re feeling better Cassie! Looking forward to Wonder Woman!
I'm enjoying December so far; I've nearly finished my Christmas shopping and I treated myself to an expensive advent calendar from Hotel Chocolat! https://www.hotelchocolat.com/uk/large-advent-calendar.html
as you should!!!
I saw GREMLINS when I was 9 and loved it and wasn't scared at all, so I'd say there's probably a 50/50 chance your sister will be terrified I mean it IS rated PG, but, it's also one of the two PG movies of 1984 that prompted the creation of the PG-13 rating a year later, so maybe consider GREMLINS a "hard" PG
Yes, "Gremlins," "Temple of Doom," and "Sixteen Candles" are largely cited as the movies that led to the PG-13 rating. For the record, I was 6 when my dad first took my cousin and me to see "Gremlins," yet we weren't even remotely traumatized. WTF happened to our society?!? 🤷♂️
I don't know if you've ever watched Breaking Bad, Cassie? Jonathan Banks, who plays Mike on Breaking Bad, appears in Gremlins (1984) as one of the police officers!
Thank You Cassie… May I beg of you. Would you pretty, pretty, pretty please consider watching the runner up in the Classic Christmas Poll… The Bishop’s Wife (1947) Meet Me in St. Louis is a wonderful film, but not 100% Christmas. The Bishop’s Wife is Top Tier Christmas Spirit and I can guarantee you won’t regret it. Luv, Thanks and a Merry Christmas. :-)
The Santa hat on the three-eyed raven is hilarious
I shall wear a Santa hat ... nevermore.
Gremlins isn’t scary, she’ll be fine.
Bear in mind she got scared watching CLUE
Ewww…figgy pudding sounds gross. I’ll take some homemade cheesecake with strawberry drizzle on top. A beginner band, huh? Like a Mr. Holland’s Opus beginner band? And speaking of, I think by next November, enough time will have passed where you can do a re-watch of Mr. Holland’s Opus with Carly, since she couldn’t join you for the first watch 😁🤞. I’ve put it on my Christmas wish list for 2026. So good to hear it sounds like you’re on the road to recovery! But don’t overdue anything just yet, since it sounds like your body isn’t 100% yet, hence the crash and burn. Looking forward to Wonder Woman and another Chris Pine crush session. Also excited for City Slickers and the Rankin/Bass reaction. And Gremlins is going to be a hoot. Hope Carly can join you for all of these! As always, Cassie, thanks for being who you are, especially at this time of the year 🫶
I mean I personally think gremlins isn’t a good movie. Just 80’s nostalgia. But I don’t know. Honestly Rankin Bass reactions sound fun
Ditto. But I will watch Gremlins with the reaction.
Looking forward to Wonder Woman, but I still recommend Pedro Pascal again in Fantastic Four First Steps. It's available now on Disneyplus & it's Fantastic 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
She said she’s watching FF on the last live, or so I was told ( didn’t hear that part myself).
Im glad your feeling better. 🙂 Carly handled LOTR, she should be able to deal with Gremlins. She won't like some of it, but she can work on her "look away" reflex.
I wish I could post more Cadbury Orange Mini Eggs to you for the YT Live, Cassie. Unfortunately they're not available to buy until January! I'll definitely post some to you for the February/March YT Live!
Carly can definitely handle Gremlins. Its a type of movie that the cuteness outweighs the little bit of the horror. Also Wonder Woman and the version of Christmas Carol that I like the most: can I say yes please 🙏 😀
Maybe a watch along of Gremlins with both Carly and “The Hand of Ben”😜. I think she could handle Gremlins. She might have a jump scare or two. So glad you are feeling better. Two thumbs up for the project Ben is developing. I was searching for one of your older videos the other day and thought to myself I wish there were an easier way, so can’t wait to see the finished product.
Carly can absolutely handle Gremlins. The cuteness overshadows anything else in the movie.
I think Carly could watch Gremlins (1984) with you, it's not very scary, it's more comical than scary!
Could most adults handle Gremlins? Certainly. Carly being unusually susceptible to horror of any kind, is another matter entirely. But I’ll go slightly out on a limb and say she can handle it. It is a PG movie that was more kid oriented after all.
After you finish GoT, any chance you will watch Fallout? It's another video game adaptation. It's set in the Fallout universe but it's its own story that takes place a few years after the last game. No need to play the game first.
George C. Scott was born to play Scrooge. He is absolutely perfect in the role.
Honestly, while I haven't seen that version in at least 25+ years, I never really liked Scott's fairly Patton-esque portrayal of the character. He just doesn't feel like the bitter, jaded, miserable, crochety old miser that I interpreted him in the original novella, but rather more just a naturally snide, sarcastic asshole. 🤷♂️ That said, Cassie may appreciate seeing David Warner (Dillinger/Sark from "Tron") and Susannah York (Lara/Superman's mother from the Christopher Reeve "Superman" movies) as Mr. and Mrs. Crachit. It's also one of the *very* few adaptations to feature the 'Ignorance and Want' segment. Albert Finney still remains the most convincing Scrooge for me.
Gremlins is an absolute yes for Carly. I'm assuming she is onboard for Wonder Woman as well. Come to think of it, I doubt if Carly will ever watch Game of Thrones, but that one is a BIG yes for me! Also down for whatever Christmas Carol version you happen to watch in whatever year! So glad to hear you are feeling better, and just in time for some holiday jammin, if not for figgy puddin! I've never had that, and probably won't ever!
Will this be this first time Carly's seen something that you haven't?? Either way, I'm excited for you to see Wonder Woman. 💪
Please talk Ben and Carly into joining you to watch Gremlins.
YESSSSS!!!! Carly & gremlins 🙏🏾 #MerryXmasToAll&ToAllAGoodnight
In that case you better watch Gremlins with Carly. I believe she can handle it.
It's a PG she'll be fine haha, for once i'll be making it to a YT live but miss out on the extra butter guessing you'll be doing a Xmas movie for it.
PG-13, Both Gremlins (1984) and Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) are responsible for the creation of that age-restricted rating!
Also the George C. Scott Christmas Carol. Oh yes. Best screen adaptation as far as I’ve seen. Wonderful.
Carly should be able to handle Gremilns. It has its cute furby moments, they’re called Mogwai, but also does have some more sticky grungy moments. Although most of it is very camp and not to be taken seriously as scary or horror. Even though I am much more partial to Gremlins 2 purely for its near perfect satire, Gremlins is a fun and yearly watch at my house.
GREMLINS 2 Carly could definitely handle because it's not scary at all nor does it even try to be. That one just leans into the comedy.
I think Carly might not like gremlins
Gremlins would probably be a no-go for Carly. Even though its PG, it's a PG movie from the mid-80s. Poltergeist was PG. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom was PG. Without spoiling any plot points, use the content of those two movies as a precursor for Gremlins.
Gremlins has a couple of scenes that may make Carly do the “Oh My Gosh” bed dance, but nothing she can’t handle, and she’s certainly seen worse. Overall, it’s mostly good fun and some tender moments.
Any time you can get Carly to watch along with you absolutely yes!
Honestly, most 7 year olds could probably handle Gremlins, the only reason you’d wait to show that classic is because of one speech about how Santa isn’t real.
7-year-olds for nowadays maybe, but not 7-year-olds in 1984.
Carly should definitely watch Gremlins. It's a classic. She was ok with Jaws and this is a lot less scary!
"OK with Jaws" is an interesting characterization.
George C Scott as General Scrooge⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Gremlins is fine for Carly. It’s scary but not too scary. No gore apart from puppets. Very funny and cute.
“The man who invented Christmas”. In the Christmas Carol theme. You will love it.
Good film (and Dan Stevens is always worth watching), although I'm starting to get a little bit tired of this new subgenre of movies focusing on the authors behind these great works of literature rather than adapting the works themselves.
A Christmas Carol (1984) is my personal favorite Xmas movie. Hope you enjoy.
Nice. The George C. Scott Scrooge is my favorite version.
Gremlins is extremely low on the 'actual scary' scale, I think it be fine both of you.
Glad you're feeling better Cassie.
Snyder”verse” haha
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