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D3RANG3D · « **Reply #1140 on:** September 23, 2019, 02:11:26 PM »

You guys are so regal.

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I applaud his performance as your average reeee poster.

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Joe Molotov · « **Reply #1141 on:** September 23, 2019, 07:50:41 PM »

Never go full blackface.

Ghoul · « **Reply #1142 on:** September 24, 2019, 10:53:18 AM »

Liked the episode, no idea why they reviewed it but glad they did, I have it on plex so will give it a watch for a laugh in a couple weeks I guess.

HITB has been weird lately, I think they're getting sick of reviewing new films almost, I hope they don't kill themselves at Halloween this year drinking.

D3RANG3D · « **Reply #1143 on:** September 24, 2019, 03:41:09 PM »

D3RANG3D · « **Reply #1144 on:** October 01, 2019, 09:43:07 AM »

Momo · « **Reply #1145 on:** October 02, 2019, 01:07:08 AM »

I never liked the exorcist, but liked the TV show, please dont hate me friends.

VomKriege · « **Reply #1146 on:** October 02, 2019, 07:53:02 AM »

I don't have a lot of memories but the third Exorcist has unsettling, spooky parts. The Heretic is a trainwreck trying to juggle some high concepts (telepathy, evil as a disease /meme ?) but it's mostly a bore with only a few fulgurances. A bloated mess but partly palatable one because Boorman sure has an unique way. That theme is great/hilarious tho.

ToxicAdam · « **Reply #1147 on:** October 02, 2019, 09:31:29 AM »

Jay touches on why I never loved the movie. All the build-up in the first two acts are great (and Ellen Burstyn carries it) and then that third act is a bit of a let down.

Poltergeist was the same way.

VomKriege · « **Reply #1148 on:** October 02, 2019, 10:40:53 AM »

Quote from: Stro on October 02, 2019, 08:03:46 AM

The Heretic is fascinating fever dream bullshit and I love it.

It's true, but I don't think it has the right pacing to really work. The mental clinic / hypno-machines segments really drag and the traveling bit, while cool, are disjointed.

VomKriege · « **Reply #1149 on:** October 02, 2019, 10:46:55 AM »

As to Friedkin's rough, rude and abusive behaviour on set, I would note he has sometimes expressed regrets or at least some reflection (on the car chases for instance, saying he endangered lives, and that if he had to do it again, he wouldn't and nobody should, with how films can be made today) in long form interviews from the last... 15 to 20 years ? Depends on bit on which one you read, perhaps, because he has an habit of changing his mind on a dime and gets a kick out of provocation (though as far I know, not so much on that specifically).

Don Rumata · « **Reply #1150 on:** October 02, 2019, 12:49:47 PM »

I have only one question regarding Exorcist 2: Is the balcony Regan has in her city apartment something that really existed in the US at the time? The lack of handrail, is Star Wars level of absurdity, and the scariest bit of the film.

paprikastaude · « **Reply #1151 on:** October 02, 2019, 02:10:19 PM »

Exorcist 4 trivia, saying it's smart not to say Pazuzu... did they already make a video on the topic? Having many deja vus.

Uncle · « **Reply #1152 on:** October 06, 2019, 09:21:56 PM »

sorry to bump this, no the joker review is not posted yet

wanted to speculate on what they will say about it

as I was watching it I kept hearing Jay in the back of my mind saying "we get it" because the whole movie kept overexplaining itself at every turn, whether jokes or making statements on mental health

like when his neighbor comes home to discover him and is freaked out and says "your name is Arthur, right? from down the hall?" and it's like
we got it, they never really met, it was his delusion, but no they need to show us scenes of him alone to explain

when the little person from work says "hey, the cops never questioned me," just leave a long pause, the cops know it wasn't a short person, got it

I think they'll like it but with reservations, they'll probably say any time anything Batman was referenced it was like whiplash drawing them out of the film

they'll probably like it until the ending when Joker looks into the camera and says "I am mentally ill and have nothing left to live for, you are bad man"

overall I expect it to be called a fusion of a dark character study with a popcorn comic movie, mental illness for the popcorn crowd, but still probably too weird and dark for grandma

Boredfrom · « **Reply #1153 on:** October 06, 2019, 09:40:35 PM »

“It’s okay.”

They probably will talk more about the controversy and how it signifies that humanity is doomed.

Uncle · « **Reply #1154 on:** October 06, 2019, 09:49:54 PM »

Quote from: Boredfrom on October 06, 2019, 09:40:35 PM

“It’s okay.”

They probably will talk more about the controversy and how it signifies that humanity is doomed.

yeah I hope they don't spend too long on it, they at least pay lip service but they also tend to try to focus on the actual film

this time around they might talk about how/whether controversy ends up affecting your final perception of the film, you can't just enjoy it for what it is, you're left with a sense of "THIS is what everyone was up in arms over?"

D3RANG3D · « **Reply #1155 on:** October 06, 2019, 11:01:41 PM »

Uncle · « **Reply #1156 on:** October 06, 2019, 11:10:12 PM »

my timing

Boredfrom · « **Reply #1157 on:** October 06, 2019, 11:36:27 PM »

Their opinion is really close to Double Toasted:

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Mikes loves it and Jay is meh

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Spot On about why stuff like this and Nolan works better than shit like Zack Snyder.

Momo · « **Reply #1158 on:** October 06, 2019, 11:51:46 PM »

Trust the twitter mob Jay

Uncle · « **Reply #1159 on:** October 06, 2019, 11:52:59 PM »

alright so my expectations were a little off, surprised they liked the third act over the early parts, I overestimated their disgust with comic book elements, they seem to be at the point where they take that in stride (though Jay did say he'd have liked it better if it wasn't a Joker film)

however Mike literally complained about this too:

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when his neighbor comes home to discover him and is freaked out and says "your name is Arthur, right? from down the hall?" and it's like we got it, they never really met, it was his delusion, but no they need to show us scenes of him alone to explain

Mike's gotten a lot more positive lately, there've been quite a few recent films where Jay was shocked that he enjoyed it, or he'll argue against Jay negativity

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #1160 on:** October 07, 2019, 08:50:19 AM »

SPOOKY CLOWNS SCARE ME

Rufus · « **Reply #1161 on:** October 07, 2019, 09:19:38 AM »

Pet peeve: reactionary does not mean having emphatic or lots of reactions to something. I'm disappointed, Jay.

Uncle · « **Reply #1162 on:** October 07, 2019, 09:26:44 AM »

poor clowns

that can't be a lucrative job anymore

between constant beatdown from various Joker portrayals and then the clown world alt incel stuff and now I read somewhere the top 3 R rated openings ever are Deadpool, IT, and Joker

the age of the clown is done

paprikastaude · « **Reply #1163 on:** October 07, 2019, 11:39:13 AM »

Quote from: Uncle on October 07, 2019, 09:26:44 AM

poor clowns

that can't be a lucrative job anymore

between constant beatdown from various Joker portrayals and then the clown world alt incel stuff and now I read somewhere the top 3 R rated openings ever are Deadpool, IT, and Joker

the age of the clown is done

wow let's not write them off as long as Ronald McDonald is still in the game.

Boredfrom · « **Reply #1164 on:** October 07, 2019, 12:01:14 PM »

Pennywise was partially based on Ronald.

D3RANG3D · « **Reply #1165 on:** October 11, 2019, 10:09:26 AM »

Boredfrom · « **Reply #1166 on:** October 11, 2019, 10:33:26 AM »

Quote from: Uncle on October 06, 2019, 11:52:59 PM

alright so my expectations were a little off, surprised they liked the third act over the early parts, I overestimated their disgust with comic book elements, they seem to be at the point where they take that in stride (though Jay did say he'd have liked it better if it wasn't a Joker film)

however Mike literally complained about this too:
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when his neighbor comes home to discover him and is freaked out and says "your name is Arthur, right? from down the hall?" and it's like we got it, they never really met, it was his delusion, but no they need to show us scenes of him alone to explain

Mike's gotten a lot more positive lately, there've been quite a few recent films where Jay was shocked that he enjoyed it, or he'll argue against Jay negativity

For better or worse, some people will really miss the “she was not real” part. One of my family member that saw the film totally missed this until the flashbacks. Ironically, she only started to really like the film until the third act.

VomKriege · « **Reply #1167 on:** October 11, 2019, 11:04:29 AM »

The Ninth Configuration, the other Blatty effort, is an interesting film too. Good atmosphere overall, unique tone, switching from comedy to deep introspection and some visual flair.

nachobro · « **Reply #1168 on:** October 11, 2019, 12:36:50 PM »

rlm to stro: no YOU suck OUR hog, hogsucker

nachobro · « **Reply #1169 on:** October 11, 2019, 12:41:44 PM »

diabeetus will do that eventually :'(

D3RANG3D · « **Reply #1170 on:** October 11, 2019, 06:57:01 PM »

I'm gonna watch Exorcist 3 it's on prime.

Boredfrom · « **Reply #1171 on:** October 12, 2019, 10:24:11 AM »

Jay insisting that Pazuzu is inherently a funny name is both hilarious and cringing. I enjoy the “I’m Pazuzu” clip that he posts every time the name come out but my inner woke days “Jay, that name is older than Christianity”.

Uncle · « **Reply #1172 on:** October 12, 2019, 07:08:39 PM »

age makes things more funny, not less

VomKriege · « **Reply #1173 on:** October 13, 2019, 09:45:40 AM »

Quote from: Boredfrom on October 12, 2019, 10:24:11 AM

Jay insisting that Pazuzu is inherently a funny name is both hilarious and cringing. I enjoy the “I’m Pazuzu” clip that he posts every time the name come out but my inner woke days “Jay, that name is older than Christianity”.

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To be fair the second film really wear the name down.

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D3RANG3D · « **Reply #1174 on:** October 24, 2019, 04:59:15 PM »

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #1175 on:** October 24, 2019, 05:35:43 PM »

the wheel

Uncle · « **Reply #1176 on:** October 24, 2019, 06:40:54 PM »

:'( the wheel :'(

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #1177 on:** October 24, 2019, 09:16:06 PM »

How did they not get the AIDS video?

D3RANG3D · « **Reply #1178 on:** October 28, 2019, 10:01:36 AM »

Ghoul · « **Reply #1179 on:** October 28, 2019, 12:02:41 PM »

RLM didn't get drunk as hell this year

Feels bad.

Uncle · « **Reply #1180 on:** October 28, 2019, 01:43:57 PM »

It feels like Mike has been intentionally trying to hold back because there have been some embarrassing times where you could tell he was just completely gone and he doesn't want a repeat of that

the Patton Oswalt episode is the best example, he barely says a word the whole time and whenever he does he embarrasses himself, or you can tell he was about to say something and they cut out whatever he said

Boredfrom · « **Reply #1181 on:** October 28, 2019, 03:37:35 PM »

Quote from: Ghoul on October 28, 2019, 12:02:41 PM

RLM didn't get drunk as hell this year Feels bad.

The last year was a shit show, so I dont blame them for no repeating. I take 2 great drunk halloween shows by accident than forcing it.

Then again, I thought Mike was drunk at moments of this.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #1182 on:** October 28, 2019, 06:54:48 PM »

IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST I COMMAND YOU TO GET OUT!

Ghoul · « **Reply #1183 on:** October 29, 2019, 12:51:37 PM »

Overall I liked the halloween one, I was a little annoyed I knew about Shark Exorcist so that one was ruined for me.
But the fact they went into a deeper dive on is she a child or have learning difficulties made the swimming pool scene way funnier than it should had been.

GreatSageEqualOfHeaven · « **Reply #1184 on:** October 29, 2019, 02:12:53 PM »

Mike was just contrarian-asshole level drunk, hence his vote

nachobro · « **Reply #1185 on:** October 30, 2019, 09:11:20 AM »

that wheel of the worst was fanastic. need all musical tape episodes.

D3RANG3D · « **Reply #1186 on:** November 04, 2019, 02:06:00 PM »

paprikastaude · « **Reply #1187 on:** November 04, 2019, 02:10:56 PM »

That plot sounds ridiculous

Undercover family man terminator?

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #1188 on:** November 04, 2019, 02:16:43 PM »

The DEEP LORE of not-SkyNET, not-Arnold, and not-John Conner.

ToxicAdam · « **Reply #1189 on:** November 04, 2019, 02:19:25 PM »

It is ironic that they would've liked the movie more if Arnold and Linda Hamilton weren't in it, but then the movie never would've been greenlit if they sold it that way.

paprikastaude · « **Reply #1190 on:** November 04, 2019, 02:23:23 PM »

I heard others say either Ahnold or Linda were the only saving grave

Boredfrom · « **Reply #1191 on:** November 04, 2019, 02:43:00 PM »

Quote from: Spieler1 on November 04, 2019, 02:23:23 PM

I heard others say either Ahnold or Linda were the only saving grave

Quote from: ToxicAdam on November 04, 2019, 02:19:25 PM

It is ironic that they would've liked the movie more if Arnold and Linda Hamilton weren't in it, but then the movie never would've been greenlit if they sold it that way.

I think they still are in “Force Awakens is the Best Soft Reboot” mentality. Having the same story in such short period of time without Arnold or Linda would have been way worse than they showing themselves as elderly action starts.

I think the idea of Skynet being gone but having still a lot of Terminators around while having a middle age John Connor around would have been probably way better than just another “judgement day is inevitable”. Hell, you can still have that to an extent without using more time travel or having the thread of “machines taking over” so explicit.

Tasty · « **Reply #1192 on:** November 10, 2019, 07:10:23 PM »

Shitting on Rise of Skywalker for five straight minutes at the beginning.

Tasty · « **Reply #1193 on:** November 10, 2019, 07:17:01 PM »

Oh hey I watched Climax too like three weeks ago. Fun movie, made me feel ill at points. Very mother!-esque.

Edit- Surprised Jay said he wouldn't rewatch it, and I'm not really jumping at the chance, but I am curious what a second watch could be like.