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Mondee Updeetee (Patreon)

Published:
2025-06-11 06:38:17
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2026-06

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Hiiiii friends, family, esteemed colleagues.

How are you? We just had a great weekend of bonfires in the canyon, watching the hockey game with friends and lots of flower planting (and no sunburn this year-VICTORY) not to mention a week of great movies last week and this one!

Two big dates this week with Father's Day and the ARMY's 250th anniversary (thanks for the comment pointing that out) We have two POPS & POPCORN Polls going on for Fathers Day-and then the top few will go up against each other on Thursday and I'll watch by the end of the week! Patton, I am told is a great salute to the ARMY so I'm glad the timing worked out great!

Also our Pick a Flick Winner this month was DarthRandal with "Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023)"!! Make sure to submit any day in June for the drawing in July. All the info and submitting is right HERE! Pick a flick has been so great so far, I hope you guys are loving it as much as I am!

Ok guys TRIVIA NUMBER 9 is this month! It is most likely going to be the evening of Friday June 27th! May or may not be a 90's theme? Get out your platforms an jnko jeans haha! Will this be any new patrons first trivia? They are a riot and the winner gets to pick a movie for me and $$!

Hope you all touch grass this week! love you lots!

Cassie


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MGCR

90s movies are mostly awesome so, looking forward to that. As long as it's not Hocus Pocus, because they haven't added a word to the dictionary to describe how much I hate that movie. LOL.

Anthony Carlson

Had a blast going to Detroit on Sunday watching the Tigers blank the Cubs (sorry Zackary K.) 4-0. Plus, myself and my father was a part of a record setting attendance of over 121,000 people attended the 3 game series. Guess the Tigers and the Cubs have the best fans. 🙂 Anyway, looking forward to the pick a flick for June and Patton. And whoever win the Father’s Day poll…

Mark White

Hi Cassie, I’ve literally just finished “A monster Calls” so I’m just recovering from that! You really tug on the old heart strings! Great line up and very different types of movies. I think I will really try to make the quiz this time, I’ve just got to figure out how it works. I’ve never been able to find how to join in on the live stuff or chat! I might have to ask the wife for tech support 😆 I’m feeling withdrawal symptoms with missing Popcorn to Go, I’m looking forward to your next podcast. I would love to hear more about your acting? What is you favourite Shakespeare play? What other Actresses are your favourites and why? Best performances? Maybe you could give us a critique on what makes a good Actresses? Anyways, have a good week. You are the best ❤️

Marshmallow Venom (실리콘 밸리)

"For over a thousand years, Roman conquerors returning from the wars enjoyed the honor of a triumph - a tumultuous parade. In the procession came trumpeters and musicians and strange animals from the conquered territories, together with carts, laden with treasure and captured armaments. The conqueror rode in a triumphal chariot, the dazed prisoners walking in chains before him. Sometimes his children, robed in white, stood with him in the chariot or rode the trace horses. A slave stood behind the conqueror holding a golden crown and whispering in his ear a warning...that all glory is fleeting." Also: "Sir! Patton's taken Palermo!" "DAMN!" I cannot wait for this! It's one of my top 10 movies ever.

Clarence Newman

Oh no. There are no Youtube edits this week! It's starting, people. We thought a Matter Of Life and Death was a one-off, but Cassie just sent a clear message that from now on, four out of every five movies is going to be Patreon only. I may be overreacting.

K, Zachary

So as much as we like everything that you do. We will watch Patton with this, that's a great flick. Dungeons and Dragons yeah not touching that one. Although you will still get a heart. Father's Day poll with Zorro going to win. I feel like my friends and snuck into the movies to watch that one in 1998. Gf and I both gave it a 5/10 So we didn't think it was very good. I am glad you had a good week. Next Franchise how about Dirty Harry?. Anyway we have decided to go golfing this weekend. Of course we have the Cubs game on Saturday. Friday night we are going to see Materialists. Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal, and Chris Evans. So romantic. So we will definitely give you hearts from us just because, we always trust your reaction. Your reaction are always great. It's just some movies. Well we just rather not see or see again. You know this last week is the anniversary of Bobby Kennedy's death. That memorable train ride . All those people standing by the train saluting hands on their hearts. We would never do that for anyone today. https://youtu.be/PZsKqr1Tz3Y?si=q8y0dKJuw88OKLFO We will watch Patton with you but otherwise have great week!

Gábor Árki

Well, I kind of lost my job this week due to AI. Working for an IT services provider I haven't spent a single day off project for the last 14 years. But now was ramped down from this current project after 3 years without another one in sight, because the customer wants to implement a new approach and replace most of the development staff with an AI driven solution. I admit, I didn't see AI coming for my job this soon. 😅 D&D I will pass on. Seen it but couldn't really get invested. I'm modestly interested in Patton. Although I would want to see several other movie reactions from that true story poll more, this is a film I haven't seen in a while and will be the first "classic" war movie on the channel. As for the Father's Day winner, I'm really sad to see Billy Elliot doing so bad. Based on the current result, I would bet on The Mask of Zorro as the final winner. Although I hope that The Road to Perdition may have a chance in the finals.

Clarence Newman

That sucks, Gabor, but if it's any consolation, I've had 13 jobs in my life and left most because of redundancy or restructuring or merging or some other "different direction" the company wanted to take. Terrified me to begin with because all I could think of was "I'VE LOST MY JOB!" But then I found something else and it was better and I was grateful I'd been given the boot. Sounds like you have masses of experience, plus a track record of company loyalty, and people like that never need to worry. As sure as death and taxes, another job will always come along.

Jay Davis

Two iconic films and one quirky, very fun surprise (because it was actually good). What's not to like here?

Clarence Newman

It's also worth looking at Cassie. 10 years ago, what do you think the chances are she knew THIS would be her next job?

Gábor Árki

I've only been working with this company (and few others before) as a vendor, but have been employed by a different one. So, I'm still receiving a salary and will continue to for a while even if there are no available positions for me at the moment, and no actual job to do. Hopefully, I'll be able to transition to another project before they decide to let me go. What concerns me most is that this particular client seems intent on replacing their software developers with a new, largely AI driven solution. And this isn't the first time I've heard about team downsizing due to management's push to rely more heavily on AI tools and fulfilling the development requirements with less people. And the reality is, we're still at the early stages of this shift. With more advanced language models on the horizon, it seems to be possible that developers could be fully replaced within just a few years.

Chris Thom

You hated Hocus Pocus?? Why? Not even the dance hall scene?

Chris Thom

Ooh 'esteemed colleague' has kind of a nice ring to it. But 'friend' is pretty heartwarming. Thank you.

MGCR

I hate the work of Kenny Ortega. Just on general principle. But Hocus Pocus also just did not entertain me in any way.

Clarence Newman

True, and of course it's very close to your heart right now so it's going to suck. But from an outsider's point of view, "a few years" is plenty of time to transition to something else (you and everyone else). Who knows? If you want to learn the skills, you could end up as Cassie's next editor, playing with movies all day and getting your own secret Popcorn pick.

Gábor Árki

Believe it or not, I’ve actually thought about picking up some new skills, video editing in particular crossed my mind. 😀 I almost pursued my Master’s in Media Informatics at one point, but they changed the number of available spots, and I didn't get in and ended up going in a different direction. Although editing is probably also an area that may be soon taken over by AI, and you just describe what you want and it will do it for you.

Wesley White

I'm glad you're having a great time Cassie, can't really say the same for myself, not to ruin the mood lol! I'm just telling it like it is, work has been kicking my butt lately, every time in the Summer it gets crazy, let alone I've been doing overtime almost ever shift since this year started and we've been short-handed a few dishwashers, ugh! However, all is not lost, as I'm typing this comment, I just finished watching a hilarious Military/Comedy movie from my childhood growing up that I highly recommend you do a reaction to someday, "Down Periscope (96)" great cast of actors such as Kelsey Grammer, Lauren Holly, Rip Torn, Bruce Dern, William H. Macy and Harry Dean Stanton.... oh and Rob Schnieder lol🤣 Gosh, I forgot how funny this movie was, I couldn't breathe LOL🤣🤣🤣 It was a laugh I needed! I'm really looking forward to your "Patton" reaction, it's a great movie! While in real life, General George S. Patton was a bit of a hard-a**, there is much to admire about him! And I think George C. Scott really captures the attitude of that General with his performance! I actually have the whole opening scene from that movie memorized word for word, you'll know what I mean lol! Looks like finally I'll be able to participate in a Trivia Game since Friday is my day off, at least this will be my second time joining in, looking forward to it! Be sure to check your PM's on your Insta. when you get a chance lol😁 Love and support, you (and Carly) are the best, have a great week, hope your son is doing better, and God bless y'all and the family🥰😇🙏😁🤗😉👍✌🌹

MikeLL

I'm not quite sure Patton is the right war film to celebrate the Army's 250th, but sure, OK, I'll go along with it. It is a superior film, a monumental biography, and Cassie will be enthralled with it. But be careful about the teasers in the headline. The Mockingbird reference almost gave me a coronary. It's a dream (rewatch) reaction of mine!! I'm hoping for The Mask of Zorro, too. D&D will more than do in the meantime!

Jacob King

I’d recommend Game Night over Dungeons and Dragons but I’m not a tabletop gamer so I think I missed a lot of the humour in that movie. I did have a chuckle at Patton for the 250th anniversary of the US army. Excited for Zorro (hopefully).

Joshua Campbell

Everyone show of hands if you want the girls to Michelle Rodriguez again in Fast & Furious series ✋🏿:

Gábor Árki

Cassie has seen Game Night according to Letterboxd.

Chris Thom

Maybe. But they could also skip a few.

JAKH

Just skip to "Hobbs vs. Shaw"

Dan M

It’s finally starting to feel a little like summer here temperature wise, but we’re still getting a lot of April-like showers, especially on the weekends ☹️. And since I do most of my yard work on weekends, I am now behind schedule. The pool is opening this weekend, so hopefully by the time it’s ready for splishin’ and splashin’ Mother Nature will cooperate. I’m looking forward to Father’s Day this Sunday. Our tradition is going to my brother in law’s house for bbq and board games with three generations of dads. Looking forward to trivia night! I have a lot to prove to myself since I tanked big time the last two trivia nights. Since it’s a possible 90s theme, will this be my night for redemption? Probably not…but it’s nice to have dreams. Also looking forward to the Father’s Day Poll winner(s). There are some really good potential winners.

Chris Thom

Ugh worst back pain I ever had was bussing and washing dishes multiple shifts in a row. And I was super fit as a teen too. Still murdered me.

Chris Thom

Maybe you had to be a certain age. For an eight year old it was solid entertainment. Then nostalgia takes it the rest of the way I guess.

Richard Maurer

Chris - Nostalgia takes waaaay too many movies “the rest of the way” here, judging by the polls.

Dan M

I just watched A Monster Calls last night as well. My eyes are bloodshot right now 😭.

Fanny Adams

Cassie I think you forgot to paste in the upcoming YouTube releases 😕

Chris Thom

Sorry about your job. That sucks. Worried that we will all be ai's b-- soon. Hopefully we'll all be able to profit off it somehow and not just the select few.

MGCR

Nostalgia is also what tricks people into watching the AWFUL live action remakes Disney has been spitting out for the last 15 years.

Chris Thom

I think it might be intentional. Her editor sounds pretty busy.

Chris Thom

You get to see your daughter much during the summer?

Collar City Guy

True Chris, he was on vacation and probably has got some catching up to do!

Dan M

My younger daughter is home for the summer. Her classes ended in early May, and we went down to Florida the following week, where we met up with my older daughter. My older daughter is living up in Oswego, NY working on her Masters. So we don’t see her as often, but we talk with her at least twice a week. But for Father’s Day she bought me tickets to go see The Yankee game on July 27 against the Philllies. So she’ll be home with her boyfriend that entire weekend. Thanks for asking, Chris! That was really nice.

Gábor Árki

I've been thinking about it a lot lately. On one hand, we could end up in a Star Trek-style utopia where the vast majority won't even have to work and people will be free to pursue what they are passionate about. But realistically, it seems more likely we may end up in some kind of dystopia, where a small, but super wealthy elite owns everything, a select few with exceptional skills or craftsmanship get hired and paid well by them, and the rest are left to compete with AI and humanoid robots for the remaining jobs, if they want to do more than just simply survive on some welfare. A bit like the Earth in The Expanse. And we haven't even touched on the scenarios where AI goes rogue or sentient.

Raieldon

I always enjoyed the film critic James Bernadelli. He made a great top 100 of his favorite films, and Patton is #1

Chris Thom

Aww that's awesome. Sounds like either of them are not too far away. The Florida trip sounded fun. I'm saving up for Anaheim and Hollywood.

Robert Jewell

Someone let me know what Patreon level can do pick a flick.thanks.

Chris Thom

Probably true. But every generation has their things. It's science. Or something.

Gábor Árki

Kernel Club and Extra Butter.

Chris Thom

I thought it was an Extra Butter thing, but not totally sure. She may've changed it.

Happy Hanukkah

Over hill, over dale, as we hit the dusty trail...

Richard Maurer

We’re getting close to a year since the last Classic Horror (or monster poll, whatever you want to call it ) poll. Time for the second annual Classic Horror (monster) poll, with Horror of Dracula as one of the poll choices this year. Cassie, you didn’t really think I would be satisfied with just one, did you? We already missed the second annual Martial Arts poll, that was bad enough, skipping the Classic Horror (monster) poll would be a travesty!

Celeste McAllister🍓

This is going to be a monumental week on PIB!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Richard Maurer

Unless universal basic income (or some equivalent) becomes a thing the corpos are going to have all the money - but no customers. There’s literally no way for a capitalist society to exist without the people at the bottom having the ability to buy their products.

Chris Thom

Think it's time to finally see Patton. Not sure why I've been nervous about it.

Chris Thom

Summer is actually kind of perfect for scary/grotesque movies. Not sure Cassie feels the same though.

Ted Whalen

The opening speech in Patton is great!

Above Average Dave

Thank you, Cassie! Sounds like a lovely week was had by all. A few quick things about Gen. Patton that are not spoilers but may inform your viewing: 1) He never disobeyed an order. 2) Gen. Bradley, who is depicted as a "nice guy" in the movie, was a mediocre general and intensely jealous of Patton. It was learned years later that Bradley was supportive of Patton to his face, but working against him with Eisenhower behind the scenes. Coppola used Bradley's autobiography (which was actually written by his aide, Chet Hansen, who is depicted in the movie) as the primary source material. 3) Coppola wrote this screenplay during the Vietnam War and has admitted that his opposition to that war influenced some of the ways he depicted Patton. 4) None of this is to say Patton is a saint. He was a deeply flawed human being, and a military and logistics genius. I had the honor of speaking to several men who served under him in the 1990s and all eight of them said he drove them hard, but they respected him and believed he loved his men. One even said outright that he loved serving in 3rd Army because, "We were the best and he made us the best. And he let us know we were the best and tried to get us food and equipment whenever we needed it. But what impressed me most is he would come right up to the front lines during the fighting and be right there with us. I saw him more moving between the line than any major or colonel. There he was a three-star (general) with bullets and mortar shells flying around, and every other general was back at HQ. Every time he did that I couldn't believe it. But there he was."

Mark White

I hear you Dan! Same! 😭

Above Average Dave

God bless, Gábor. It's tough out there and my heart goes out to you and I can relate. I was out of work for almost a year during the pandemic, and I had been working one way or another since I was 9 years old, so felt pretty lost. All this is to say, stay strong and as upbeat as you can, and hopefully something will pop up for you soon! My heart is with you! Also, not sure what your area is, but the company where I'm contracting is always looking for specialized help. Many of the positions require Secret/TS clearance, but not all and several are remote (though, sadly, fewer and fewer). Good pay and benefits, and they treat us well. Jobs are here and new ones come in frequently (especially in July and Aug/Sept when new contracts go in force): https://chickasaw.com/careers

Richard Maurer

Chris - The last Classic Horror (monster) poll happened in early August, so Cassie was fine with it last year. But if she wanted to move it to October as one of the ‘not too scary’ polls that would be fine too, better than what we normally get in the ‘not scary’ polls I am semi-serious about this - not demanding anything but asking with my usual blunt tenacity.

Gray

Bugger why do I work weekend nights will miss another Trivia, not that I do particularly well but probably first year i've watched solely the full reactions. Looking forward to Patton must be one of the films that you cross off your movie poster, cant be many left now.

aarswft

Given everything going on it’s a weird move to celebrate the army’s anniversary.

Clarence Newman

There is truth being spoken in this thread, Cassie. Summer is perfect for scary horror movies, because it's light out for longer and vampires and monsters and stuff don't like the daylight. You can watch Horror of Dracula or The Fly as an afternoon matinee, then come out of your little dungeon to bright sunlight and happy children and all manner of nightmare-busting influences. When you finally go to sleep many hours later, the bed-bouncing terrors of your horror movie viewing will be but a distant memory and we will have your bed-bouncing terrors to watch and enjoy. In other words, it's ok to listen to Richard this one time, then go back to ignoring him and listen to me instead.

Richard Maurer

Wow! Clarence you actually wrote something that made sense. Guess there IS a first time for everything.

Uncle Phoenix

FYI. I used to have sunlight sensitivity and then I heard about Peptides. Now that I’ve stopped wearing Sun Glasses I don’t have any more sun issues.

Richard Maurer

Oh don’t worry. I know this was a Halley’s Comet type of thing.

Joe J

Bring it on. Besides HoD, what other films should be on the poll? Are we thinking pre-70 only or all decades?

Clarence Newman

Nosferatu (1922) Freaks (1932) Carrie (1976) Salem's Lot mini-series (1979) Creepshow (1982) The Fly (1986) Wolf (1994) Frankenstein (1994) Blair Witch Project (1999) Final Destination (2000) Meander (2020) That's right. I'm bad.

Richard Maurer

Since the last poll was almost entirely Universal films and almost entirely 30’s films . I’d like to see some other movies get a chance, say 50’s to mid 70’s.

Richard Maurer

Clarence - CLASSIC HORROR FILMS - like mid-70’s at the latest.

Joe J

One of the few older films that can still win a Poll. There aren't many.

Clarence Newman

We need to take what we can get, Richard. Also, don't forget that Cassie said she'd be watching King Kong 2005 AND some more big lizard pictures after she's done with the monkeys. In other words, once she's watched Every Which Way But Loose, you've got some bullseyes coming.

Clarence Newman

Fair warning, though - if you do get a Classic Horror poll (pre-1970s), I will be attempting to hijack it with THE TIME MACHINE (1960).

Richard Maurer

1950's The Thing from Another World (51) The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms (53) Creature from the Black Lagoon (54) Them! (54) Invasion of the Body Snatchers (56) The Curse of Frankenstein (57) Night of the Demon (57) The Blob (58) The Fly (58) The Horror of Dracula (58) The Mummy (59) . 1960's Village of the Damned (60) The Curse of the Werewolf (61) Black Sabbath (63) Dracula: Prince of Darkness (66) Dracula Has Risen from the Grave (68) Night of the Living Dead (68) . 1970's The Dunwich Horror (70) Equinox (70) Taste the Blood of Dracula (70) The Vampire Lovers (70) The Abominable Dr. Phibes (71) Willard (71) Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things (72) Dr. Phibes Rises Again (72) The Crazies (73) The Wicker Man (73) . Edit: I won't narrow it down as I'd be too tempted to skew the poll in Horror of Dracula favor (which I'm already doing by leaving out the 20's - 40's movies).

Richard Maurer

Clarence - LEAVE THIS THREAD!!!!!!! You are no longer welcome here!!!!!! ;-) ……sorta.

Richard Maurer

MGCR - Nostalgia is what tricks people into thinking every film they loved as kid was actually a good film even when they weren’t, the inability to see past that nostalgia is what makes them still think they’re good, even when they’re not.

Joe J

Four Dracula films Richard?

Katie Jackson

A ton of these have been on repeat in my house growing up. My mom loved most of these and still watches them all the time. She's never cared for more modern horror. I think Cassie should be fine with any of these.

Richard Maurer

Joe - Four Christopher Lee Dracula films. If I made the poll it would consist of these four films then I’d point out the others are direct sequels to Horror of Dracula so you can’t really watch them first ;-). These are not necessarily poll choices (obviously there’s too many here for a poll). They’re just my favorites from each era that are also mainstream enough to be viable for a poll. Edit: I pushed the mainstream definition a bit for the early seventies, old school horror was starting to disappear at that point.

Richard Maurer

My house too Katie. Practically every Friday and Saturday.

Gábor Árki

@Richard, yeah, that’s a strange contradiction. Companies are racing to adopt AI and automation in hopes of replacing, or at least significantly reducing their workforce and their operating costs. But at the same time, if large number of people start losing their jobs and income, who is going to be left to buy all the products and services these companies offer? I don’t see any real alternative either, apart from some form of universal basic income. But by the time politicians and governments recognize the need for it and take action, it might be too late. That said, I believe UBI itself would fundamentally reshape our society. While many people would be content living off it, those who would want to strive for something more could face increasing difficulty and intense competition for the limited number of meaningful positions. Not to mention the broader implications on society. If people no longer needed to learn or strive just to get by, what would that mean for our collective intelligence? Honestly, something like Idiocracy comes to mind thinking of this.

Gábor Árki

@Dave, thanks. As I elaborated in my second comment, this was just a vendor position and I'm still confident some other opportunity will pop up at the company I'm actually working for and paid by. The main takeaway was that I lost this position due to AI, something I did not expect to happen this fast. Btw, I work as a software engineer in Central Europe. Started as a backend web developer, but transitioned to big data development a few years ago.

Timothy Fisher

I was wondering Cassie, will we be getting a YouTube edit of your “The Sum of all Fears” reaction anytime soon?

Richard Maurer

Clarence - Time Machine would be better for a Classic SCI-FI poll. Why don’t you busy yourself making one of those up instead of trying to hi-jack my poll idea.

Clarence Newman

You forget your own parameters, Richard. You are suggesting (and I quote) a "Classic Horror (or monster poll, whatever you want to call it") poll. Time Machine has the morlocks, who are scary monsters, and is therefore in via the Wild card.

Richard Maurer

Clarence - My poll, my rules - new rule: NO TIME MACHINE. Now scamper off, you annoying pest.

Clay F

Richard n-- I like that your list starts with 1950s, and leaves out 20's - 40's movies.

Dan M

California is on my bucket list of places I need to go visit. Anaheim of course for Disneyland. But I’d also like to go to San Diego. And I’d also like to drive along the Pacific Coast Highway.

Clay F

Chris, also Kernel ($10) It started and remains as Kernel ($10) + Extra Butter ($15).

Clarence Newman

I will leave, and take my superior film with me.

Clay F

Great week. Looking forward to all 3. The Mondee Updeetee graphic is nice eye-catching and professional looking.

Just Plain Bob

No, it’s not. It’s the Army’s 250th anniversary. Perfect time to celebrate the service and those that served. And, if this is some reference to the current political climate, please abide by the rules of the forum: NO POLITICS!

Clay F

Do the trivia questions focus on the reactions of the past year, or also involve reactions all the way back to the beginning of the channel?

Joe J

These would be my nominations for each decade. Cassie could do a run-off poll of the top 4 vote getters. 1950's Creature from the Black Lagoon (54) Them! (54) Night of the Demon (57) The Blob (58) The Horror of Dracula (58) 1960's Village of the Damned (60) The Curse of the Werewolf (61) Dracula: Prince of Darkness (66) Night of the Living Dead (68) The Day of the Triffids (63) . 1970's The Abominable Dr. Phibes (71) Willard (71) The Wicker Man (73) The Legend of Hell House (73) The Omen (76) Invasion of the Body Snatchers (78)

Collar City Guy

The YouTube update is up on Cassie's Instagram as of now

Anthony Carlson

Good series over the weekend. Who knows, it might be a World Series preview. If that’s the case, may the best team win. 🤝

Cole Jennett

To be fair, she isn’t doing Patton because of it being the Army’s anniversary. No reactions were added because of the anniversary, which is good in my mind as this isn’t a USA only channel. Rememberance Day and/or Memorial Day are kind of world memorial events, so those make sense to me.

Richard Maurer

Gabor - yeah, greed and stupidity are not limited to the working class, as much as the people at the top would have us believe otherwise. More than anything else their own shortsightedness will be their downfall.

Joe J

Patton was a great battlefield general, he just needed to keep his mouth shut for his own good. He did get his 4th star however.

Just Plain Bob

I used to play Dungeons and Dragons when I was 11 or 12 in the the very early 1980s (those scenes in “Stranger Things” could’ve been shot at my house or the house of a friend, it was so reminiscent of my experiences). But I only played once since then and that was in the late 80s. So I have no idea what the game has evolved into. I certainly recognized many things in the film, but was also completely ignorant of some of the classes and creatures featured. I enjoyed it, but didn’t connect with it the way I probably would’ve if it had been based on the early years of the game. So I’m curious: If there are any people that currently play the game that also frequent these forums, how accurate a representation of the current game is the film?

Gray

It has been the past years reactions on previous trivia nights but looks like it may be 90's film themed which is even more a kick in the teeth as that is my era.

Joe J

I do poorly in these trivia nights. We have some "ringers" in there, lol.

Clarence Newman

Generally a lag of a week or so from the full reaction.

Joe J

I pay people to do yard work, lol. Too hot here in Texas.

Clay F

My adult daughter (29) occasionally plays. I played in 1980-82 at age 16-19. I've never seen the movie, but been on my watchlist.

Above Average Dave

Perhaps the best battlefield general in the entire European Theater of Operations. But, yes, he was decidedly media-unsavvy and a prima donna — a very bad combination when the media was scrutinizing his every move (because they didn't like him, for a variety of reasons). If he were a Soviet, a Brit (their media was much more controlled by the UK government) or on the other side, he would've probably been the greatest hero of the war. He fits well with the "Necessary Man" phenomenon. Essentially, in Western Societies, there are times when a person arises who is unpalatable to a large percentage of the population (usually that percentage includes what we would call today "media," "Influencers," "self-appointed "experts," and "certain politicians"). These men are recognized as necessary for the moment, elevated, and given wide-ranging powers to do the dirty work needed to avoid the true, civilization-threatening crisis at hand. Once they've done all that was asked and more, they are disposed of in ways both honorable and ignominious. Some examples from recent history: GENERAL GEORGE PATTON - Spoiler-Free™, so we will see. WINSTON CHURCHILL - England would've become the equivalent of Vichy France without his will and conviction. (Yet, he was voted out of office at almost the exact moment the European part of the war ended.) ROBERT OPPENHEIMER - oversaw the creation of the Atom Bomb and then was publicly pilloried and humiliated because he wanted to show restraint in more destructive iterations. GENERAL MATTHEW RIDGWAY - Saved UN forces and South Koreans from complete annihilation in the Korean War after MacArthur lost focus on the mission at hand and was relieved. Despite this, Ridgeway was ignored regarding Vietnam in both involvement (he was against it) and execution (he actually wanted to win and wipe out the North, which was problematic for a large part of the media and political class). GENERAL WILLIAM T. SHERMAN - Brought total war to the South and was alternately praised and reviled for it. There are many more examples of men like this, dating back to the Roman Empire and beyond. And the lesson is carried forward in movies (see in particular: Eastwood, Clint: UNFORGIVEN and HIGH PLAINS DRIFTER). When you call for the man to do the dirtiest of jobs, don't be surprised when he appears. But, boy, after he cleans up everyone else's mess, they can't wait to get rid of him or run him down.

Vic Newberry

Patton is an absolute must watch. George C Scott at his finest

Richard Maurer

Joe - Good list. But, believe it or not, the Omen is on the “nope” list.

Just Plain Bob

Very well said and some important points made. Guys like Patton literally saved the world as we know it but are pilloried by some for not being perfect. Like many important historical figures he was a combination of good and bad. He made mistakes. He wasn’t perfect. And thank God he was there when the free world needed him.

Joe J

I've never played the game, didn't know it was still a thing. I think Cassie is only excited because Chris Pine is in it, lol.

Clay F

Dungeons and Dragons = awesome game.

David Matthews

I played all the Games Workshop stuff. That was our childhood. Fighting Fantasy and Lone Wolf gamebooks, and Hero Quest, Space Crusade, Space Hulk, etc. We tried our hands at AD&D but, coming from a council estate and being generally rough kids, we couldn't get into the right mood or frame of mind to genuinely "pretend", which is heavily required for sucessful D&D. In later years though, the world of video games gave us some of the best stories, the best adventures, from that Universe. Those geeks moved out of the garage and their bedrooms, and into games development offices and brought those magical adventures to life. I still play Magic The Gathering with my Daughter (9) whenever we get the chance. She graduated from Top Trumps (which drove me crazy for years - she'd memorized every single card).

Clay F

Magic The Gathering = awesome card game. I still have my collection of cards from years back, but never play.

Richard Maurer

Byrd - you can call bs on it all you want, but certain films (like Rosemary’s Baby) will most likely never get on a poll. I limited this poll to early seventies for a reason, that’s when old school “classic horror” was being replaced by the more violent, gory films that dominated the 80’s. Dawn of the Dead, despite coming out in 78, is a 80’s film in spirit. While I have zero problem with these films, many are favorites of mine in fact (like Dawn of the Dead), I am trying to keep it more old school, both because those films are underrepresented on reaction channels and because it gives Cassie a not too scary option to watch.

Chris Thom

Dang i forgot about the poster. She probably has more than half of them left.

Above Average Dave

"Because you know as well as we do that we can still lose this war."

JAKH

@ClayF If you have seen "Conan the Destroyer" or "Hellboy" (2004), it is basically the same plot.

Joe J

Frankly, I was expecting "A Monster Calls" to also be patreon only, IMO it won't do well on YT.

bgb1975 (Brian)

Have you also seen "The Hospital", Vic? He was great in that one, too. And of course, "Dr. Strangelove"

Richard Maurer

It’s the remembering reactions part that would kill me. If it were just movie trivia I’d stand a decent chance.

Richard Maurer

Joe - agreed - it’s a new film, but it didn’t do well at the box office, and I doubt that many people have seen it since.

Dan M

I have landscapers mow my lawn, but otherwise I take care of everything else.

Clay F

I’ve seen the 2nd Hellboy

Above Average Dave

ICF-Next is another contracting firm that hires in the EU.

Above Average Dave

And let's not forget as the smug prosecutor in ANATOMY OF A MURDER.

Clay F

I clicked on the "HERE" link you provided to confirm my pick a flick submission this month. There it was on 6/3. So I am good.

Bill Maurer

Patton won Best Picture, Best Actor (though George C Scott turned it down), Best Director and other Academy awards. Pretty impressive for a War Film when you consider this was 1970 and the Vietnam War was still going on. The iconic opening scene, the Speech, was based off of two speeches that Patton gave. The language was toned down to keep it a "PG" rating. In the speech, given in 1944, he was a 4 star General. But the movie than switches to when he was a 2-star being promoted to a 3-star General around 1942 timeframe. Thanks for reacting to this and to all those who voted for it. Not a lot if any other reactions to such an iconic movie.

Clarence Newman

Regular Patreon only films would not be good. I mainly watch the YT’s.

Rose

Legendary Brian Wilson has passed away. On my dad’s bday 😭 Cassie - you should checkout the “The Beach Boys: An American Family” (2000). What a musical genius. He was my mom’s patient at Cedars when he had his surgery. He was so nice and gave my mom and the rest of the RNs flowers. 💐 He will be deeply missed.

MikeLL

Hey, we had Mary Poppins back in the 60's, too!

Joe J

Long overdue for another "Martial Arts" Poll I say. Last one was way back in Nov 2023....seems like a lifetime ago, lol. Who doesn't love some whoop-a$$ movies? Here were the poll results. Enter the Dragon should have been watched also guys...just saying.😢 Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon (2000) 31% Enter the Dragon (1973) 22% The Raid (2011) 9% IP Man (2008) 9% Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (1993) 7% Kung Fu Hustle (2004) 6% Police Story (1985) 6% The Last Dragon (1985) 5% Hero (2002) 3% Kiss of the Dragon (2001) 2%

Dan M

I hope it doesn’t turn into a “Cruel Summer”. I looking forward to those 🎶 “su…hummer ni-hiiiiites!” 🎶

Clarence Newman

Is that the Jackie Chan Police Story, Joe? (which it should be). If so, that's 1985.

Richard Maurer

Still bugs me that Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (a biopic) and Last Dragon (a joke) were on the poll. That LD did better than Hero is also disgusting.

K, Zachary

Tremendous loss with Brain Wilson legendary writer singer but let's not forget what his brother Dennis Wilson did.

Chris Thom

Crouching Tiger and Hero are the only ones I've seen.

Chris Thom

Dennis? What's that story? Only thing I know is that C. Manson was at his house at a party once?

Mike Lemon

You're also not the one who won the right to pick the movie.

Gray

Need the Jackie Chan classics Rumble in the Bronx & Who Am I? on that possible poll.

Clarence Newman

An open letter to Cassie. I feel funny saying this because 'You’re So Good To Me' already, but in honour of Brian Wilson, 'Wouldn’t It Be Nice' if we could 'Break Away' from your chimp-centric monkey movies and watch Every Which Way But Loose? We’ve also been getting some 'Good Vibrations' about The Towering Inferno, so basically 'I’m Waiting For The Day'. 'When I Grow Up (To Be A Man)', I want to be Cool Hand Luke, so maybe you could watch that one too. I already know you’ll be watching Game of Thrones 'All Summer Long', but 'God Only Knows' when you’ll get to The Fly. A 'Heroes and Villains' poll would be good too, cos Bullitt would win that in a landslide, and even though you’ve already watched Cast Away, we won’t exactly be mad if you 'Do It Again'. I talk about a lot of great films on here, but sooner or later 'I Get Around' to Cannonball Run. Some might think I’m loco in 'Kokomo', but it’s only because I know it’ll be 'Fun Fun Fun' for you to watch. Thank you for being here for us, Cassie. You're a real 'Darlin'. (Rest in peace, Brian Wilson. Without you, this post would not exist.)

Chris Thom

I think you meant to say Love and Mercy. But honestly that was impressive in it's wordplay and utter shamelessness. Respect.

Doc Larry/old geezer

So much fun and good stuff going on on this channel. When Popcorn to go resumes after the summer, there will be so much to talk about.. Cassie remembers sunscreen! If it’s not too personal, I hope we get to see some wonderful wedding photos

Doc Larry/old geezer

Very sad about Brian Wilson, musical genius there’s a movies about his life, which is very sad.

Clarence Newman

Battle Creek Brawl too (1980), which I watched at the cinema on a double bill with....yes, you guessed it....Cannonball Run.

Clay F

Love and Mercy is good.

Clarence Newman

Never even heard of Love and Mercy, guys (the song or the film), but it looks great. Definitely do that one!

Clay F

She reacted (w/Carly) to Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon (2000). 134K YT views.

Aaron G

I Would also like to see a reaction to Love and Mercy.

Clay F

“Love and Mercy” (2014) movie. I liked it a lot when I watched it. Paul Dano (Golden Globe nomination) played the younger Brian Wilson. John Cusack played the older Brian Wilson. Also stars Paul Giamatti and Elizabeth Banks. IMDb 7.4, Metacritic 80%, RT 89%, RT Audience 85%.

Monte Durbin

Great choices. Been wanting you to react to Patton for awhile now. Also, To Kill a Mocking Bird is an incredible choice! This film adapted from Harper Lees novel was one of the 20th centuries great American novels and starring Gregory Peck in possibly his best performance

Cole Jennett

Unfortunately, you didn’t notice the giant ? She isn’t reacting to To Kill a Mockingbird, it is a placeholder for the Father’s Day poll.

TheSingulatarian

Cassie is going to have to chop their heads off eventually. THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE.

AceofSpades501

Can't wait for Patton, funny enough I like to watch this movie as I bake.

TheSingulatarian

It should be on the NO list because it is boring.

Grinznmore

Love and Mercy in honor of Brian.

JAKH

@ClayF "Hellboy 2 The Golden Army" with Ron Perlman or the 2019 reboot "Hellboy" with David Harbour as Hellboy?

Richard Maurer

Are you talking about Rosemary’s Baby? Because I’m not a big fan of it either. It’s overrated.

JPDotCom23

"30 years from now, when you're sitting around your fire side, with your grandson on your knee, and he asks you "What did you do in the great World War II?", you won't have to say "Well, I shoveled shit in Louisiana"

Dave

Sorry, Monte- she has already seen Mockingbird off channel

Johnny

Patton! I'm so glad she's going to watch this finally. It's such a good movie.

Richard Maurer

I watched the YouTube edit of A Monster Calls and this movie got to Cassie on a deeper, more personal level than I’ve seen before. The YouTube edit may not do well, but I’m glad she shared it anyway.

Joe J

Has Cassie even heard of the Beach Boys and Brian Wilson? All happened 60 years ago.

Clarence Newman

Of course she has, she's seen Good Morning Vietnam. "Come on, this is not the Catskills. Get somebody good, get the Beach Boys. Don't dick around here." "Well, we tried, but their agent says they're still on the beach, and won't be off the sand until November."

Joe J

Oddly, "This week on YT" was not posted here, but I see it on Instagram. "Sum of All Fears" and "Deepwater Horizon" are listed for YT this week.

Anthony Carlson

Off topic: It is announced that Spaceballs 2 will be in theaters in 2027. Rick Moranis will return for the first time in decades.

Clarence Newman

Ever seen Birth of the Beatles, Byrd? It's a 1979 film about the formation of the Beatles and covers their early years in Liverpool, through Hamburg and into the big time. It was really well cast, and there's one scene where Ringo (played by Ray Ashcroft) wins over the Cavern Club fans with a drum roll for the ages. If you don't want to watch the whole film, just check this out.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lTtjHqn9L8

dave

Ooh, D&D is awesome. Any idea when it's getting posted?

Anthony Carlson

Next week sometime. Edit: Oops, I meant for YT. The others are correct.

Cole Jennett

If you mean the full length I would say it could be posted any time really. It’s listed as her first watch of the week, though that shouldn’t be taken as a certainty.

Mike Lemon

Full reactions are usually (not a schedule) Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, with Monday as a make-up day.

dave

Yeah, I was curious about full reactions. Thanks for the info. This community is so nice.

Clay F

Hellboy 2 w/Perlman. Not the reboot. Took my son to the theater to see it. A friend of mine joined us.

Coleton B.

No, Richard The Omen is not 'on the nope list'. You do not have access to 'the nope list'.

Richard Maurer

Coleton - Okay, but I know I read a post in the past that said it was. This brings up the question, why don’t the patrons have access to the “nope” list? Then we’d know what films not to bother asking for. Seems like the sensible thing to do . It would end all the confusion as to what is banned. Why the secrecy?

Clarence Newman

I'm not sure Cassie has ever referred to the Nope List as an actual thing, but I've definitely heard her say The Omen is a "nope". It's the possessed child thing she "can't handle" (ie doesn't want to). Richard's right, though. It would be very helpful to have a definitive Nope list so we don't have to have punch-ups over it. Not to mention the fact that The Exorcist always appears at least once on the Pick-a-flick list.

Richard Maurer

The Exorcist, Hereditary, and other supposed “nope” films are all on the Popcorn Requests list too. If they’ll “never” be watched they shouldn’t be taking up spots on the PR list.

Carol_White

Maybe it'll suck as much as the first one!

Tyler Foster

@Just Plain Bob What I would really say is that D&D:HAT is a great representation of the dynamic of the players of the average contemporary D&D group. Lots of ridiculous gambles and seeing what the dungeon master will let you get away with trying, plans that work out almost by accident, BSing your way out of tough scenarios, etc. What makes the movie fun is then the whole thing is played "straight," so instead of a bunch of nerds around a table it's realized with costumes and CGI and great locations and all.

Just Plain Bob

Sounds like a good representation of the modern game, then. Good to know. One of my pet peeves is when Hollywood adapts some genre IP without regard for that IP’s fans. Those are the people that were buying the product, playing the game, etc, before it became mainstream. They deserve to be treated with respect and the best way to do that is try and make a faithful adaptation. Glad to hear that they did so. Thanks for the info.

Mike Redford

Haven't seen Patton in years. George C. Scott was phenomenal though, if I remember

Mike Redford

Crouching tiger over enter the dragon?! :-/ Yeah, she's gotta see some Bruce, Jackie, and Jet ASAP

Mike Redford

"The search for more money" begins! "Moichandising! Moichandising!"

Chris Thom

Looks like Deepwater is in copyright limbo.

Chris Thom

Everybody seems to know the Beach Boys. Even the youngest of the youngs. That summer sound is pretty iconic. And their songs have been in a lot of movies. And arcade games too.

David Matthews

Ip Man (and it's sequel(s)) - amazing movie. I know it's all wires and ropes and camera effects etc, but Donnie Yen is an incredible athlete and you simply wouldn't get the AMAZINGLY choreographed fights scenes without that level of talent of the star. I also like that it's story focusses on the art itself, it's importance to Chinese tradition, AND the history of the period itself. Enter The Dragon is an all time classic. First watched it when I was 8 at a friends house with liberal parents (sleepover) and it terrfied me. Not as much as Hellraiser which we watched immediately afterwards though... Classic revenge tale, and Bruce Lee in his prime. The speed was insane. No camera tricks required! XD

SeanATX

I know many don’t care for it but we need JAWS 2, in honor of the original’s 50th anniversary! (Personally I think the sequel is underrated)

bgb1975 (Brian)

plus infinity for "The Hospital". Probably my favorite George C. Scott movie.