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2025-04-21 20:25:37
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Hey butter cups!

I hope you had a wonderful Easter. Ours was actually very low key and relaxing, which isn't usually the case for a holiday but we just did it with friends-everyone brought a couple things for dinner and a game or two and it was a beautiful outside luncheon. I was grateful for the chance to reflect on peace in my beliefs and be with my family.

This week we have The Last of Us Season 2: Episode 1 and finishing up our Movie Madness Final Four with Blazing Saddles and Leon! Next week we will have 12 Monkeys (our wildcard poll winner) and more!

This Saturday is also our YT LIVE!! I'm so excited to hang with you and open packages, play games etc. (haha sounds like were going to a child's birthday party together) Hope to see you there (3 of the kids are gluten free so be mindful) haha jk!

Here is your reminder to enter your pick a flick this month if you haven't yet! The entries for this month close on April 30th.

Ok keep an eye out for a trivia night in May!

Have the best week, watch a good movie and smell the roses!

TTYS!

Cassie

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Comments

Michael Enos

I was gonna say . . All killer No Filler.

Anthony Carlson

My Easter weekend was mostly moving stuff to my new house, and to add on top of it, despite never playing baseball (I wish I did), I went through a rite of passage getting hit in the head by a baseball in the batting cage. Thankfully, I wasn’t seriously hurt, just a small bruise (I don’t know how). Happy Easter Monday to you and everybody on here!

CLisa

The professional is a hard watch whewww but one of those movies that one would recommend to see at least the once

Bill Maurer

Blazing Saddles !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The most un-political correct movie ever made. And it is a classic

JONATHAN REDFERN WILLIAMS

Hi Cassie, I posted some Cadbury's Orange Mini Eggs to you last week. I'm hoping they will reach you in time for the package opening. They're in a white A3 sized parcel.

Alex Gorell

Blazing Saddles is going to be a trip I cannot wait.

bgb1975 (Brian)

Movie quote test inspired by the first few words of Cassie's post above: "Pucker up, Buttercup!" Who said it? What movie? Anyone? Anyone?

Bill Maurer

She's bringing the heat.

Bill W

Saturday Morning Cartoon Cassie is super cute.

Milton Reduxed

Last of Us 💩 Blazing Saddles 💩 Leon ⭐️

Bill W

Edward Rooney.

hfs jfc

Is that the correct Bad News Bears? Was hoping for Walter Matthau version.

Celeste McAllister🍓

That cute image looks a bit crazy with the wide eyes and smile,a knife in your hand! The bare feet are cute!❤️Enjoy the baseball bubblegum⚾️

Henry Graham

I'm forever baffled by the enduring popularity of Leon/The Professional, which seems to be one of the most frequently requested films across reaction channels. Having re-watched it to see if I'd missed something, I found it to be a shallow and sloppy picture, albeit one intermittently elevated by its actors. Besson is not only a useless filmmaker, but one who barely attempts to conceal his own creepy tendencies. But I seem to be in the minority in holding this view.

Curtis Martin

Remember - pay attention to who talks that way and especially who uses THAT word. Watch what happens over the course of the film.

Clarence Newman

Cassie’s dropping posts like a woman possessed. Slow down, lassie. If you give ‘er anymore, she’ll blooooow!

Nick Sillett

Is Rise of the Planet of the Apes still coming out this week?

Vlad D

Which version of Leon the professional will you be watching

Robert Baldino

Was thinking the same thing. The one to watch is the original. Also, in my opinion, Breaking Training is even better.

Stranger2Reality

Given that the pope just died, it would probably be pretty topical to watch Conclave right now, as that's a recent Oscar winning movie about selecting a new pope. Pretty good movie too.

Kevin Charley

It's the 1976 movie. That's just the wrong poster.

David Freese

It just posted right before this post

Stuart Guthrie Jr.

I'm looking forward for your Blazing Saddles reaction.

Clay F

+1 for Conclave

Stranger2Reality

I've liked other movies of his, and used to like The Professional as well, but man, after learning that he wrote it based on a relationship he had with a 13 year old girl that he ended up having a child with, it permanently ruined that movie for me. IMO he hasn't released a movie that's even halfway decent in almost 30 years anyway.

David Freese

I read your post wrong Dawn posted right before this post. I apologize. Rise will probably be next week as well

Curtis Martin

That one has a bit more of a tan than I do. He also got to date Toni Braxton! 😍 Also, unlike that Curtis Martin, I actually like football 😁 (true story)

Clay F

What film? I am curious.

Chris B.

I'm predicting at least 3 strong "Oh my gosh!"'s from Cassie with Blazing Saddles, and I feel like even there I'm kind of lowballing it.

Clay F

Ha. Good one.

Curtis Martin

The one where the Sherri is Near!

Clay F

Looking forward to 12 Monkeys. Now, I have to decide which reaction to watch first: Last of Us S2E2 or Dawn.

CLisa

“ The Life of David Gale” with Kate Winslet, Kevin Spacey, Laura Linney a crime/thriller drama released in or around early 2000’s this one will make you think “ Summer of 42” with Jennifer O’Neill, Gary Grimes, Jerry Houser, magnificent musical score a coming of age drama/story released early 1970’s this one will make you feel Actually they both will ——-that just flowed though lol lol

Henry Graham

Yeah, after revisiting Leon, I can't think of any of his films that I'd really want to sit through again. He just seems like a guy with absolutely nothing of value to say. I remember when Valerian and the Thousand Planets was being promoted as the most expensive European film ever made, all I could think was, "You gave $180 million to this clown?!" It makes sense that his breakthrough films were considered part of French cinema's "cinéma du look" movement, as a surface sense of style was all Besson ever possessed.

Katie Jackson

Easter was low key for us too. Me, my mom and my sister went to my fiancé's parents house for dinner on Saturday. I made some things to bring over and we had a nice time. Sunday I made a dinner for us. Today I have Strep🤷‍♀️ i guess I'll be lounging in bed watching Cassie's reactions. I woke up and saw Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes had been posted, my favorite. Looking forward to that.

Jorge Lopez

This has probably been mentioned before, but I would strongly recommend the theatrical version of Leon. The extended version is a bit... problematic and could be an uncomfortable viewing experience. IYKYK.

William Brownlee

I wrote a fairly long comment about Blazing Saddles on another post. I won't do it again here, but maybe do a Google search about some of Mel Brooks interviews about why he and Richard Pryor, the black comedian, who wrote a lit of the movie felt the language was necessary to make their point.

Brett Richey

Theatrical I hope... for her sake.

Simon Robinson

The extended version with her wanting to sleep with Leon is the good version. I got it on VHS almost 25 years ago. It blows the standard version away. But its called Leon and nothing else in Europe. Dont know why that isn't enough ? Too weird..

Clarence Newman

Fair warning, Cassie, I did a little picture montage on the bottom of the letter in my package entitled "Reasons to watch The Fly in October". If you laugh at it, I'll take it as a pinky swear that you're going to watch The Fly in October. If not, I will see myself out and never mention The Fly again that week.

Larry Darrell

Cassie… something you should know… Hedy Lamarr was a very popular film actress from the late 30s to early 50s. She was considered “the Most Beautiful Woman in Film.” She was also an inventor on her own time. One of her inventions in 1942, later became the basis for today’s WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS. Hedy Lamarr is considered by many in the computer technology world today, as the Mother of WiFi. Ok… now you’re prepared for Blazing Saddles. ;-) Really looking forward to this one. Been a long time coming. PS: please keep the 2nd place Val Kilmer film… Real Genius (1985) on the short short list. Please and Thanks

Mark White

It’s you Clarence! Of course she is going to laugh!

Simon Robinson

Ita a masterpiece and of she did ot ot will be the best movie shes ever shown imho. That and Blade Runner and Pulp Fiction are the best shes watched. And i dont like half of what she shows us. And we need Hellraiser 1-3 Nobody seems to do them and they beat all horror movies out there.. So whats up with that ? 😎

Bill W

It's not uncommon for films to have different titles for domestic and international markets.

Mark White

Cassie, I’m glad you had a bit of time with your family over Easter, it must be difficult for you sometimes having such a busy schedule. I had a relaxing few days, a chance to spend some time with wifey and I went out Friday evening and met up with a few old mates, which is rare for me these days, my head didn’t feel good the next morning though! “It was the sleep that did it!” 🥴😆 Another great line up this week, thank you. With “Leon” you might just want to stick with the original, Theatrical version. Not the extended! Anywho, have a good week Cassie, keep up the good work! You are the best ❤️

Joe J

You new here? Horror is Cassie's least liked genre. Hellraiser is on her nope list.

Alex Anderson

Where do you pick a flick and where does movie trivia take place?

AceofSpades501

Love Bad News Bears. Remember when you watch Blazing Saddles, that they're making fun of racism. I have shown this movie to people who don't get that.

Carol_White

It won't be long before we have AI movie reactors. Then Cassie will realize the error of her ways, but it will have been too late.

Celeste McAllister🍓

Or,Cassie could be a creator of dozens of AI reaction channels,programming minds through subliminal messages and the machines rebel and destroy humanity.....Nah!! :)

MikeLL

Check out the pinned FAQ post on top of home page for PickAFlick details. Trvia is harder to explain, so I’ll let someone else do that.

MikeLL

Yeah, a lot of people today don’t get Blazing Saddles, but you got it exactly right!

MikeLL

I think Blazing Saddles is Mel Brooks funniest movie. Looking forward to the reaction.

Canadianant

Dare I say an embarrassment of riches .last of us willow and dawn of the apes all in one day. What the heck do I watch first?

Omar

The knife in her hand, that looks kind of terrifying 😂

Tyler Foster

No shade to thinking Besson is a creep; even outside of the relationship that inspired the movie, there are other stories about him. That said, if one strictly looks at the movie, I have no trouble understanding why the film is widely beloved. It features a future star in Portman giving a great performance at a young age as well as Reno and Oldman, it's a thrilling action movie, and it's (in my opinion) well-made. It also had the benefit of being initially released in the US with the relationship subplot removed. In the movie, even in the longer international version, Leon always discourages Matilda from looking at him as something other than a father figure, so to me, I understand how people can watch the film and think there's nothing unusual about it. The part that's more baffling is the fact that nobody on the film, which was made by a French company but shot in America with American actors, felt like saying something given Besson had Maiwenn on the set and put her in the movie, which is...uncomfortable, even if their relationship was legal in France.

Roger Banks

lol, Bad News Bears. One of my earliest movie memories. You should put Paper Moon on your list as well.

Mike Lemon

Never go by the "poster". They get mixed up quite a bit.

Mike Lemon

Two things- 1-Blazing Saddles is satirizing racism, don't take it too serious. 2-Leon- The Professional, just go with it, don't think about it too much and don't look up the director or it gets... weird.

MikeLL

Just no more beans!!

SnabbKassa

Reaction to Leon will depend on which version is watched. Europeans don't get the ick as easily, and it's basically a French movie.

Mark T

Forget the knife, someone tell me why she only has 4 toes on each foot and presumably only 4 fingers on her left hand, lol

Samuel Champ

Oh my gosh, that's right, you're watching Blazing Saddles!

Brian Wood

Oh my Lord. Blazing Saddles is gonna be a interesting watch. Just keep a open mind Cassie. Lol Happy Easter to you and your family.

Raieldon

Best slate ever. Happy easter week, bro✨

Chris Thom

Brilliantly captures that hinted glint of psychotic when she pulls out the knife in real life. lol

Chris Thom

The cartoon cracks me up every time. lol

Cody Jones

Cartoon Cassie bout to cut someone lol

Richard Maurer

Joe J - I’ve never seen Hellraiser mentioned as being on her nope list. Let’s not put things on there for no good reason. That being said I’d be down for Hellraiser 1&2, no need to go beyond that.

Chris Thom

Sixteen fingers and toes. That ain't right. lol

Richard Maurer

She’s related to the Simpson’s, obviously.

kaiielle

Y'all are awesome - thanks for helping out!

Shreddy

Hope "Leon" is the short cut. Because you will NOT like the added undertones in the extended cut. It will ruin the whole film for you, like has happened to so many reactors.

Shreddy

I'm European and I definitely got the ick

Clay F

shorter = THEATRICAL RELEASE (released in the US under the title “The Professional”) – I’ve seen but don’t really remember. Luc Besson, the director, indicated that this US version (THEATRICAL RELEASE) wasn't his preferred release. Shortened to be more palatable to American audiences, as some scenes were deemed too controversial. I assume this is the version she will react to. She typically reacts to the theatrical cut of a movie unless she specifies otherwise. Some say this shorter THEATRICAL RELEASE is less emotionally nuanced. longer = INTERNATIONAL CUT (also known as Extended Cut) is the longer, uncut international release that includes 26 minutes of additional footage. I’ve never seen it. Many argue this is a better, deeper film, but I have my concerns. The director, Luc Besson, stated that this version was more sensitive and poignant. Some say that this longer INTERNATIONAL CUT offers a richer and more complete experience for viewers. Yet, I am scared.

David

new caped crusader new Amazing web slinger new hero greg rodrick rowley manny mum and dad new places new faces new trouble this movie very very silly film make Cassie and Carly gry of Laughter funniest movie called DIARY OF A WIMPY KID 4 THE LONG HAUL trouble hits thw road

David

harry potter and the goblet of fire chitty chitty bang bang ghostbuters frozen empire best movie's

Faustino Martinez Jr.

Whenever you get back to courtroom movies, check out Robert Downey Jr's two courtroom movies!! Younger RDJ - True Believer (1989) & Older RDJ - The Judge (2014). Very good movies!!!

AceofSpades501

Just watched your reaction to The Last of Us. Just wanted to say your emotions and your perspective is why I watch. I didn't think much of movie reaction channels before I found your channel and Natalie Gold. It's refreshing to see people feel interested and invested. I understand your perspective on this show. I know I have chosen what I watch, or don't watching for similar reasons.

Sam R.

OH NO ! thats not the original Bad News Bears 😞

Clarence Newman

I need encouraging. I get shy about my picks sometimes. I think Richard has an automatic veto set up. Plus, Cassie’s “like” bot is set to skip all of my posts. Basically, I’m that guy in Office Space.

sarCC

The image she used is the remake with Billy Bob Thorton.

Mike Lemon

I think it is because actual and overt racism is so foreign to people (1) the satire doesn't make any sense, so it is perceived as more real. (1) Except against Jews for some reason. I've been seeing that a lot lately.

Wesley White

I'm looking forward to "Blazing Saddles" that's a classic, and same with "Leon: The Professional"! I finished watching your full reaction to "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" and loved it! I will at least give you fair warning without spoiling anything, when you and Carly get to the third one, you're gonna need a lot of tissues, trust me! I've now watched your reaction to "Willow" twice now and I just can't get enough of it! Once again, thank you from the bottom of my heart for watching and enjoying one of my childhood favorites, that means a lot to me! Glad to hear you and the family had a wonderful Easter! Looking forward to your YT live as well, though I haven't sent you anything, but I do plan on sending you a couple things at some point, IDK when lol! Love and support, you and Carly are the best, and God bless y'all and the family🥰😇🙏😁🤗😉✌👍🌹

Story Archer

Alright, my friends, I need your help with something - it's getting to be that ONE time of the year when the movie 'Draft Day' can be watched. Starring Kevin Costner (who Cassie loves), it's a sort of a sports movie (kind of like Jerry Maguire) that gives insight to what the NFL draft is like and even features a backdoor love story. I think the ladies would enjoy the peek behind the curtain and would really like the cast. If they don't get it in, it'll be another whole year before it's topical again, so let's at least see if we can pique their interest!

Mark White

“ I believe you have my stapler” 🤓😆

Clarence Newman

Let’s say someone does something wrong. Not a lot wrong, a little wrong. And maybe the wrongdoer is a right guy. The point is, sometimes you need to give people the right to be wrong. Am I right or am I wrong?

Clarence Newman

I will literally give my 2025 pick a flicks to anyone who knows what tv show that came from.

Clarence Newman

We need to introduce you to some of the great silents, Bill!

Clarence Newman

Whenever I watch Blazing Saddles, I’m always reminded of that short-lived cinema fad known as Smell-O-Vision. If Ben can install it in time, I believe it will enhance Cassie and Carly’s cinematic experience.

Mike Lemon

Someone just searches the movie title and throws one up, they are for the wrong version quite a bit. Don't go by the picture.

Milton Reduxed

Leon: International Version / Extended / 2 H 12 M Director's Cut 👇

Richard Maurer

We’re going to have to move your desk to the Basement, Clarence.

Richard Maurer

I watched the full reaction - Walter Matthau Tatum O’Neal - definitely the original

Astraeos

Hey, where the white women at? I simply cannot wait for Blazing Saddles, and I truly hope you consider other Mel Brooks movies going forwards, ESPECIALLY, Young Frankenstein. The Producers is also pretty iconic, but I hear people vastly prefer the actual Broadway play version, and not either of the movie versions. But I could be wrong there.

Gábor Árki

Just an addition: based on what I read about this a few years ago, the 110 minute cut was originally released worldwide. Although there are some indications it may have been edited somewhat differently for the US and International markets. The longer, ~130m extended version, which is often referred to as the International cut, but officially is called the "version integrale", has only been released a few years later in 1996.

Clarence Newman

There’s already a reaction to Young Frankenstein. If I remember correctly, she kind of liked it.

Clarence Newman

Pretty sure she’s seen all of those, Dave.

Richard Maurer

Make sure to look on the floor in Lumburg’s office before you do.

Mike Lemon

Religion is all around us. It isn't a foreign experience.

Joe J

Does Cassie really need all this explained to her? She's an adult, let's treat her like one.

Joe J

Better QC, they should not make these simple mistakes, it's happened far too many times with posters.

DWG15

Hard disagree. If she is only willing to watch the safe-for-American-audiences version, she should just skip this movie for now.

Bill Maurer

Seen a bunch of them already. Blazing Saddles still beats them all, especially since it came out in 74

Shreddy

Clay F: if you google a bit about Luc Besson's personal life IRL... for example during the time of filming this. His IRL views don't align with the views of Americans on things like this. I can't really talk in specific terms without spoiling the movie. But there's some disturbing details about his personal life, that are not technically illegal in France (where he lived), but they might affect his opinions on what would be "the better cut". What he did would be illegal where I live (another European country). His morality and idea of decent behavior is a little left from center, let's put it that way. It kinda makes the whole movie seem a bit weird in retrospect, even the Theatrical Cut. But anyway. I loved the movie (Theatrical Cut) when I saw it, before knowing any of this.

Shreddy

DWG15, what does it exactly add to the story? It just makes everything creepy, and not "artistic" or "deeper" or "more thought provoking". Just icky. And I'm European, so it's not just a America thing. I suggest you also read the comment I wrote to Clay F, it gives a bit of background why the version is so questionable.

Clarence Newman

I've been wondering what's wrong with that Package Opening picture and I've just now figured it out. It's the two knives and one pair of scissors Cassie always loses in the bed during package opening.

Clarence Newman

And, by the way, where is City Slickers? Don't make me come over there, missy.

Mark White

I would like to help Story, but I haven’t seen it. I wish you luck in your quest.

Shreddy

Please no. She will hate it... I've seen at least 3 reactions to Leon where they hated it, because of the added scenes. One was European reactor, The Homies (the girls are not prudes either, the girl who was disgusted by it does OnlyFans on the side). What's wrong with you people. It literally adds nothing to the story, except heavy dose of ick. If you think it's "more artistic and thought provoking" because of the added ick....again, what's wrong with you. It adds nothing to it, just makes the whole thing weird and creepy. And I'm not even American

Clay F

It lost.

Milton Reduxed

Well that's the movie as the director intended before it was cut for American audiences who have no problem enjoying the mass murder depicted in the film Violence: OK Taboo feelings: No way!

Henry Graham

Off topic, but I just read an article about the longtime executive producer of 60 Minutes quitting because he has lost journalistic independence, and I felt this was perfect opportunity to once again recommended Michael Mann's The Insider (1999). One of the great films of the 90s, and a film that feels more relevant than ever. I know Cassie loves a good true story.

Stranger2Reality

Given the voluntary resignation today of the executive producer at 60 Minutes due to journalistic interference from CBS corporate (namely Paramount's controlling shareholder Shari Redstone), this would be a great time for Cassie to watch The Insider from 1999. This new situation there very much mirrors what 60 Minutes went through in the 90s as is depicted in that film, so what is portrayed there could help shed some light on what is currently happening with the exact same news program. Then if you want to go back even further in history with CBS news fighting against government interference, I'd also recommend Good Night and Good Luck from 2005. That movie has a phenomenal cast and is about the battle between CBS and legendary newsman Edward R Murrow and Joseph McCarthy.

Richard Maurer

I know heard that line somewhere, Firefly?

Stranger2Reality

Looks like you and I had the exact same thought as we both made the same suggestion within a minute of each other lol I really did get chills reading about what's going on at 60 Minutes right now as it sounds like it almost perfectly mirrors what happened as is depicted in that film. It is eerie how much history can repeat itself sometimes (or echoes or rhymes or whatever).

Richard Maurer

It must be like sleeping in a bed of nails by now.

Richard Maurer

Where Willow should have be too - with the other losers.

bgb1975 (Brian)

Seconded. "The Insider" was really solid. I think one of Michael Mann's best, after "Heat". I remember watching "Good Night and Good Luck", but that one didn't really stick with me.

bgb1975 (Brian)

Only if you promise to help me to get the ladies to watch "A Perfect World" (also Costner)!

Mark White

Stranger, I have been banging that drum for sometime! “The Insider” is a great movie for Cassie. Al Pacino and Russel Crowe + it’s a true story. Just excellent all round.

Annette

My movie recommendations would be Ladder 49, Down with Love, Chicago, Hairspray (John Travolta version), Red 1 & 2.

Stranger2Reality

@ Mark White - Yeah, that's my favorite Michael Mann film, which is saying something for me, as I'd say there are at least 5-6 of his movies which I consider 10/10 A+ films. The script is amazing, the direction is fantastic, the acting is absolutely top notch (I think this is the movie Russell Crowe should have won the Oscar for), and the real life characters the movie is based on are just absolutely inspirational. I love knowing that people with that kind of courage are willing to put it all on the line to do the right thing in the interest of serving the public good. "I'm running out of heroes, man." What a phenomenal film. Scary that virtually the exact same scenario is playing out again right now basically 30 years later. I wonder what Jeffrey Wigand and especially Lowell Bergman (who are both still alive) think about what's currently going on there.

Mark White

Completely agree with everything you said there Stranger.

Popcorn In Bed

dang it! i saw draft day once, on tv, i didn’t even know who kevin costner was back then and definitely did not appreciate it😱😱

Björn Karlsson

I think SnabbKassa is European as well, probably swedish 😉😉

Clarence Newman

I'm using Olympic rules, Clay. City Slickers won the silver medal and thus deserves a spot on the podium. Also, Cassie has an OBLIGATION to do whatever makes her happy because it's her channel and we love her long time. I firmly believe City Slickers will make her happy, therefore she is only hurting herself if she doesn't watch it.

Clarence Newman

That settles it then. A Perfect World it is!

Clarence Newman

Yes to The Insider. Where else can you go to see Russell Crowe as a fat blonde?

Chris B.

Cosigned. The Judge really flew under the radar for a lot of people but I thought it was pretty good.

Carol_White

The Insider is my favorite Michael Mann movie. "The cat......TOTALLY out of the bag."

Mike Lemon

Guys, after looking up our newest member, take it easy on him and be a little more understanding.

Mike Lemon

Do an internet search.

Anthony Carlson

I did the same. Even found him on social media. I reached the same conclusion like you.

TheSingulatarian

Anyone know where the link for the April Pick-A-Flick is.?

Chris Thom

I usually go to the 'search posts' bar and search 'Pick a Flick Form'. Sometimes she reposts it late in the month.

Chris Thom

Great movie. One of my all time favorites. It even had some cutting edge special effects in it...for some reason. Lol. I don't know why exactly but it still looks great.

Mike Lemon

What exactly are you looking for? The April pick hasn't happened yet, so are you looking to enter your pick (same link as before, see the FAQ), looking for the video of the last drawing, the list?

Chris Thom

That and the slightly psychotic eyes. But then again I would be psyched to if it was my birthday/Christmas with presents for me every three months.

Dean Holt

You’ve got my vote 😂😂, also she might as well watch the sequel as well. Not seen either of them In maybe ten years, be great to rewatch them again.

Dean Holt

Even though it a movie I think Cassie should watch. I personally think Blazing Saddles is way overrated. Also due to the director and a few weird scenes in the film I’ll be giving Leon a miss as well. Not too bad though as I’ve got a few films to catch up with, like Bad News Bears & Gattaca. But also watch Transformers One last week and really enjoyed it, they definitely got the tone of the film wrong in the trailer as it looked like a full on silly kids movie. But they got it about right as kids will like it and adults who remember the cartoon in the 80s should enjoy it too.

Stick Figure Studios

BLAZING SADDLES is a classic. Many consider it Mel Brooks' best film (though I personally prefer YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN) and it will If not make you laugh at least make you smile and several times probably leave you stunned with your mouth hanging agape. LEON: THE PROFESSIONAL (and I do hope you are watching the longer European cut) I I'm very curious to see your reaction to. It's a sensational film but their elements of it that have not aged terribly well. Natalie Portman In her debut film is fantastic (I remember seeing it at the time and thinking that this little girl was so good I was going to have to keep an eye on her) In the actor who plays the villain, someone that you may or may not recognize (we'll see), gives such a frighteningly charismatic performance that I'm sure he will creep you out. He's one of my favorite villains from any movie. Very much looking forward to that reaction.

Dean Holt

Be better watching Nuns on the Run lot more entertaining 😂

Dean Holt

Bill, I’d say the South Park film and maybe Team America are more un-politically correct. Also not seen the Police Academy movies for a long time so a bet a lot of them will have to be edited now to be streaming friendly

Bill Maurer

Good points. I like to think Blazing Saddles was the original. But I see what you’re saying

Chris Thom

Any Given Sunday would be good.

Clay F

"LEON: THE PROFESSIONAL (and I do hope you are watching the longer European cut)" -- all other comments I see here say to stay away from the longer European cut. I'm glad I noticed your recommendation. I've never seen the longer European cut. Below is what I have in my notes. THEATRICAL RELEASE (released in the US under the title “The Professional”) – I’ve seen but don’t really remember. Luc Besson, the director, indicated that this US version (theatrical release) wasn't his preferred release. Shortened to be more palatable to American audiences, as some scenes were deemed too controversial. I assume this is the version she will react to. She typically reacts to the theatrical cut of a movie unless she specifies otherwise. Some say this shorter THEATRICAL RELEASE is less emotionally nuanced. INTERNATIONAL CUT (also known as Extended Cut) is the longer, uncut international release and includes 26 minutes of additional footage. I’ve never seen it. Many argue this is a better, deeper film, but I have my concerns. The director, Luc Besson, stated that this version was more sensitive and poignant. Some say that the longer INTERNATIONAL CUT offers a richer and more complete experience for viewers. Yet, I am scared.

Clay F

Mike -- I am glad you pointed that out.

Philip Alan

IMO, the extended cut of LEON: THE PROFESSIONAL adds nothing to the story. There I said it. (hides)

Brett Richey

Man, I feel terrible now. I shouldn't just go off my instincts. I'm so used to dealing with trolls I forget to think they actually might be the complete opposite.

Clarence Newman

This was a more difficult one, Brett. With our other friend on here, it's kind of obvious, because the stream of consciousness is very jumbled and there's no interaction when people respond to him. Kyle's posts are not jumbled, and he was responding, which suggests something different. I think a lot of us tripped over this one, mate.

Richard Maurer

Cassie will get to it some day, it’s ridiculously high on the Popcorn Requests list, way higher than it deserves.

Richard Maurer

Mike - Yeah I already was thinking the same thing and had backed off to be on the safe side, but good to have that confirmed.

Dwight

You should really watch the 1976 version of the Bad News Bears. Way funnier and better.

Milton Reduxed

Yeah if you don't want to see posts by a particular member you can just block them, no need to get into a discourse

Richard Maurer

I’ve never blocked anyone and don’t intend to now. I prefer to just not engage.

MikeLL

Burning question: Is Cassie really barefoot in her package live openings (or reactions!) like in the cartoon??? Quentin Tarantino wants to know! ;)

DWG15

The "original" Leon is the uncut, European version. If she's only willing to watch the safe-for-American-audiences version, she should just skip the movie for now.

Dean Holt

Have you found it ??

Dean Holt

Clarence, he’s not that bad 😂😂😂. Did make me laugh though

David

I cant find the monthly movie vote link. Its so far back I wasnt able to locate it!1

Maisie

Gotta disagree there! I like having more about his backstory. No need to hide though :)

MikeLL

No need to look. It is in the pinned FAQ post at the top of the page.

Clay F

The link is above in the FAQ. The link is labeled "PiB Pick-A-Flick" and is the first entry under "Here are some helpful links:"

Philip Alan

Thanks, Maisie. (unhides)

Stranger2Reality

I mentioned how Cassie should consider watching Conclave since the Pope just died (Conclave is about the Pope dying and the subsequent process of picking a new Pope), but I just thought I'd mention that there's a new story today in the NY Times about how streaming numbers for Conclave have skyrocketed this week due to the Pope's death. Seems like it might be a good way to grab some easy views on YouTube, in addition to it being a quality film.

Cole Jennett

That’s a good idea, I’ve been meaning to see that movie.

Clay F

Yeah, not surprising that Conclave views are skyrocketting. It's been on my watchlist since beore the Pope died.

Clay F

The link is above in the FAQ. The link is labeled "PiB Pick-A-Flick" and is the first entry under "Here are some helpful links:"

Sam R.

thanks everyone good to know. its not just Walter , the kids are Hilarious

Richard Maurer

Clarence - go ahead and block me, do us both a favor.

Clarence Newman

In my best Paulie from Rocky III voice....."What did I ever do to you?"

Clarence Newman

And who else would support you in your eternal quest to get your Fifties Fang Fest Finally Feasted Upon?

Mark White

Glad you are here Mike, to point stuff out like this. 👍

Mark White

I know I’ve said this before, but it’s a shame you guys don’t have your own show, so other people can appreciate your wit and humour. You guys always make me laugh 😂

Chris Thom

Kind of why I prefer her making less promises in general. So there's room to watch something like that on the fly that matches up with current events.

Richard Maurer

I knew you were bluffing, Clarence. Who else is going to indulge your nonsensical posts?

Richard Maurer

I’m right there in that boat with you, lately.

Maisie

Do we have any idea when the movie reactions will be released this week? Which days?

Joe J

She has never provided a precise weekly posting schedule as far as I've seen, and I've been around here a few years.

Maisie

Thanks!

Mike Lemon

Reactions are usually Thursday, Saturday, Sunday nights, with Monday being a make up day.

Maisie

Thank you!

Milton Reduxed

Expect them all by the following Monday and you won't be disappointed

Maisie

:) NGL I've been dying for her Leon: The Professional reaction all week. It's such a polarizing film and I can't wait to see what she thinks! It'll be a long wait until Monday.

Gray

Odds on her recognising Gary Oldman and also still calling him Gary Oldham haha

Mike Lemon

@Flag- all those misspellings/ wrong words is giving me a headache.

TheSingulatarian

Or mares eat oat and does eat oats and little lambs eat ivy. A kid will eat ivy too. Wouldn't you.

David

top of the world 1997 starring dennis hooper lla carere

Clay F

+1 for McFarland, USA (2015) starring Kevin Costner. Inspirational.

Chris Clemons

Hi im chris. Im a new member but i think cassie and you would enjoy a movie called THE SECRET OF MY SUCCESS starring Michael J Fox. Romantic comedy

Kyle Chelf

👋 Cassie, my 34th birthday is coming up soon next month on May 7th!, can you do a full reaction on my number one favorite Disney Classic Princess Animated Movie Cinderella on my 34th birthday please?

Maisie

Actually I think the U.S. cut is polarizing to some extent as well. I think there's enough of a creepy feel to the way the director shot the movie that even if the story seems more innocent, there are suggestions of...inappropriateness, to say the least, in the way Mathilda is portrayed. I didn't even know about his history until recently (OMG!) and I still felt it. Costume choices, music choices, acting direction (watch Natalie say "Leon...cute name" in the audition video vs. the Final Cut), etc. I definitely felt like the gaze of the movie made me uncomfortable, well before I saw the deleted scenes. I like having Leon's backstory in the deleted scenes, and I think her going on hits or playing roulette could add to the story, but the proposition scene just made me feel ill.

Kyle Chelf
>>172196160

Thanks Cassie! I love you Cassie, because you are beautiful, lovely, stunning, graceful, gorgeous, sweet, caring & kind just like my all-time favorite Disney Princess Cinderella!

Simon Robinson

Yo Cas, can't wait to see you be disturbed by Leon. Do the Directors Cut now 😎 and Cape Fear will mess with you too im sure... Regards from Denmark, and congrats on becoming the best movie reactor on the tube. Didnt see that coming when i jumped onboard your ship.. S

Clay F

Léon: The Professional (1994). The theatrical version is likely the most widely available, but the International (extended cut) is available to stream on Amazon Prime. I have no strong preference. Theatrical: This is the version that was originally released in the US. It's shorter than the international version. Some scenes removed for American audiences. International (Extended): The director prefers this version. Contains 25 minutes of additional footage that was cut for the theatrical release. As mentioned, this International (Extended) version is available to stream on Amazon Prime. I would be happy with either version. I have watched the theatrical but don't remember that well. I have never watched the International (Extended). I've noticed a couple of comments that say to stay away from International (Extended). But Stick Figure recommends the International (Extended) version, which he called the European cut. In a comment below, Stick Figure said "I do hope you are watching the longer European cut."

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Shreddy (edited)

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2026-11-01 00:00 Actually the theatrical cut was released worldwide in 1994. There was just one version. The extended cut was released in 1996, two years later. It included scenes that Luc Besson wanted to add. Actually Jean Reno (the actor playing Leon) resisted the direction Luc Besson wanted to take the film from the start. He didn't like how Luc Besson wanted to portray Leon, and he only agreed into doing the film, if the original script was changed. The original script had a very inappropriate sex scene, that Jean Reno demanded to be removed, or he would have no part in the movie. Later Luc Besson added scenes that pulled it more into the direction he originally wanted. You should look into the private life of Luc Besson to understand, he's a creep IRL. Jean Reno is not, and Jean Reno saved the movie by objecting to Besson's horrible ideas about how the story should be. This is what IMDb says: "An extended cut, retitled 'Leon: version integrale' was released in French cinemas on June 26, 1996. This version is 26 minutes longer than the previously released version and includes, amongst others, one sequence that was removed from the film after the disastrous tests with L.A. preview audiences. This version of the film is available on various DVDs, and is usually called the 'International Cut'." Natalie Portman has also some negative feelings about Leon, in general: “It’s a movie that’s still beloved, and people come up to me about it more than almost anything I’ve ever made,” Portman told The Hollywood Reporter, “and it gave me my career, but it is definitely, when you watch it now, it definitely has some cringey, to say the least, aspects to it. So, yes, it’s complicated for me.” “I was definitely aware of the fact that I was being portrayed as this ‘Lolita’ figure,” Portman said in 2020. “Being sexualized as a child, I think took away from my own sexuality because it made me afraid, and it made me feel like the way I could be safe was to be like, ‘I’m conservative,’ and ‘I’m serious and you should respect me,’ and ‘I’m smart,’ and ‘don’t look at me that way.'” She added, “So many people had this impression of me that I was super serious and conservative and I realized I consciously cultivated that because it was always to make me feel safe. Like, ‘Oh, if someone respects you, they’re not going to objectify you.’ When I was in my teens I was like, ‘I don’t want to have any love scenes or make-out scenes.’ I would start choosing parts that were less sexy because it made me worried about the way I was perceived and how safe I felt.”
2025-04-29 11:27 Actually the theatrical cut was released worldwide in 1994. There was just one version. The extended cut was released in 1996, two years later. It included scenes that Luc Besson wanted to add. Actually Jean Reno (the actor playing Leon) resisted the direction Luc Besson wanted to take the film from the start. He didn't like how Luc Besson wanted to portray Leon, and he only agreed into doing the film, if the original script was changed. The original script had a very inappropriate sex scene, that Jean Reno demanded to be removed, or he would have no part in the movie. Later Luc Besson added scenes that pulled it more into the direction he originally wanted. You should look into the private life of Luc Besson to understand, he's a creep IRL. Jean Reno is not, and Jean Reno saved the movie by objecting to Besson's horrible ideas about how the story should be. This is what IMDb says: "An extended cut, retitled 'Leon: version integrale' was released in French cinemas on June 26, 1996. This version is 26 minutes longer than the previously released version and includes, amongst others, one sequence that was removed from the film after the disastrous tests with L.A. preview audiences. This version of the film is available on various DVDs, and is usually called the 'International Cut'." Natalie Portman has also some negative feelings about Leon, in general: [slight spoilers] “It’s a movie that’s still beloved, and people come up to me about it more than almost anything I’ve ever made,” Portman told The Hollywood Reporter, “and it gave me my career, but it is definitely, when you watch it now, it definitely has some cringey, to say the least, aspects to it. So, yes, it’s complicated for me.” “I was definitely aware of the fact that I was being portrayed as this ‘Lolita’ figure,” Portman said in 2020. “Being sexualized as a child, I think took away from my own sexuality because it made me afraid, and it made me feel like the way I could be safe was to be like, ‘I’m conservative,’ and ‘I’m serious and you should respect me,’ and ‘I’m smart,’ and ‘don’t look at me that way.'” She added, “So many people had this impression of me that I was super serious and conservative and I realized I consciously cultivated that because it was always to make me feel safe. Like, ‘Oh, if someone respects you, they’re not going to objectify you.’ When I was in my teens I was like, ‘I don’t want to have any love scenes or make-out scenes.’ I would start choosing parts that were less sexy because it made me worried about the way I was perceived and how safe I felt.”

Actually the theatrical cut was released worldwide in 1994. There was just one version. The extended cut was released in 1996, two years later. It included scenes that Luc Besson wanted to add. Actually Jean Reno (the actor playing Leon) resisted the direction Luc Besson wanted to take the film from the start. He didn't like how Luc Besson wanted to portray Leon, and he only agreed into doing the film, if the original script was changed. The original script had a very inappropriate sex scene, that Jean Reno demanded to be removed, or he would have no part in the movie. Later Luc Besson added scenes that pulled it more into the direction he originally wanted. You should look into the private life of Luc Besson to understand, he's a creep IRL. Jean Reno is not, and Jean Reno saved the movie by objecting to Besson's horrible ideas about how the story should be. This is what IMDb says: "An extended cut, retitled 'Leon: version integrale' was released in French cinemas on June 26, 1996. This version is 26 minutes longer than the previously released version and includes, amongst others, one sequence that was removed from the film after the disastrous tests with L.A. preview audiences. This version of the film is available on various DVDs, and is usually called the 'International Cut'." Natalie Portman has also some negative feelings about Leon, in general: [slight spoilers] “It’s a movie that’s still beloved, and people come up to me about it more than almost anything I’ve ever made,” Portman told The Hollywood Reporter, “and it gave me my career, but it is definitely, when you watch it now, it definitely has some cringey, to say the least, aspects to it. So, yes, it’s complicated for me.” “I was definitely aware of the fact that I was being portrayed as this ‘Lolita’ figure,” Portman said in 2020. “Being sexualized as a child, I think took away from my own sexuality because it made me afraid, and it made me feel like the way I could be safe was to be like, ‘I’m conservative,’ and ‘I’m serious and you should respect me,’ and ‘I’m smart,’ and ‘don’t look at me that way.'” She added, “So many people had this impression of me that I was super serious and conservative and I realized I consciously cultivated that because it was always to make me feel safe. Like, ‘Oh, if someone respects you, they’re not going to objectify you.’ When I was in my teens I was like, ‘I don’t want to have any love scenes or make-out scenes.’ I would start choosing parts that were less sexy because it made me worried about the way I was perceived and how safe I felt.”

inspectordh

As of a couple of days ago it is playing on Netflix but is leaving soon. Love that movie.

inspectordh

Did you enjoy History of the World?

Milton Reduxed

@Shreddy, I remember watching an interview with Natalie Portman for Attack of the Clones with her being pleased now she's playing the older Padme character she gets to wear more revealing costumes. I don't generally pay a lot of attention to actors complaints, they're quite happy to take the money & fame at the time then shift narratives depending on what grift they've got going on currently

Stick Figure Studios

I haven't seen 12 CHAIRS yet, but I love PRODUCERS (I'd put it in his top 3 with YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN and BLAZING SADDLES) and I think HIGH ANXIETY and HISTORY OF THE WORLD are both decent. SILENT MOVIE I did not care for. Nor did I care for LIFE STINKS. SPACEBALLS and ROBIN HOOD: MEN IN TIGHTS are okay. DRACULA: DEAD AND LOVING IT is pretty poor imo.

Kyle Chelf

While I'm thinking about it, thanks Cassie for doing a full reaction on my all-time favorite Disney Classic Princess Animated Movie Cinderella on my 34th birthday this year!

Clay F

International and Extended are the same. Two different names for the same version — an early version (not released until later in 1996). Like you said, scenes didn’t test well, so was chopped to give the theatrical version released in 1994.

Maisie

So...any idea when Leon reaction is actually coming?

David

a Romulus production for Columbia pictures LIONEL BRART'S OIIVER starring ron moody mark lester jack wild and oliver reed best musical hole ever soon the whole world will fall in love with oliver

David

black and white movie called camille 1936 starring robert taylor