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Big Daddy Dispatch: Mailbag Reject, December (Patreon)

Published:
2020-11-17 23:48:22
Imported:
2026-06

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Hey Folks,

It's that time of the month, wherein dozens of you ask us really good questions and we arbitrarily choose one to answer in the Big Daddy Dispatch. So, please ask us a brief, direct question and sign it with how you'd like your name to appear in the Dispatch. Write below!

-Steve, from Jersey City, NJ

Comments

Samantha Murphy

What’s your favorite non-traditional Christmas film? Like a movie not necessarily about the holiday, but set around it, like Eyes Wide Shut. - Samantha in Richmond, VA

Elliott Tipton

When did Andrew yell at everyone to start helping with the Ad reads? I'm hearing around the 500 mark.

Anais

Sometimes when listening to an episode I hear what sounds like female laughter. Does Chelsea sometimes sit in while you record? And in that vein, when will get another We Love Wives episode? - Anais (ah-nah-EES) in Seattle, WA

Downtown brother

Hey I’m a senior in high school and am applying to SUNY Purchase for filmmaking. I was wondering if you guys had any advice or anything you’d like to share from your time at that school? Anthony from Newcastle, California

Danielle

Do you guys have a favorite holiday movies(s) you watch every year? Least favorite holiday movie? - Danielle, ATL

Jeff Ronan

With this November having been the 25th anniversary of Toy Story , what are your favorite Pixar films? Apologies in advance to Eric who I know thinks animated movies are trash for babies. -Jeff Ronan

Josh Smith

Ever get the "wrong movie/tv" toys for Christmas? I remember that instead of Star Wars toys I got DUNE toys. No one else had DUNE toys. I even got the sand worm that is just a bit turd with a mouth. My parents also got me a nearlu full set of Police Academy the Cartoon toys one year as well. Thanks- Josh Suitcase

Mike Condron

Hey WHM Gang, Is there a movie that you didn’t like/borderline hated when you first saw it and as time went on you ended up loving it? Tommy Boy is an example for me. Thanks! Mike from Monroe, CT

Matthew Lloyd

Want to say i have mixed memories of Remo Williams, i watched it as a kid with my Grandad and enjoyed it (makes sense all kids are idiots). What film do you guys individually do not want to do as it might ruin a childhood memory or experience?

John Kinsella

In light of the Remo Williams debacle, is there one frequently requested movie you're actually dying to do?

Sonya Ballantyne

I've been having a rough month and have been going through the back catalog of WHM. Thanks for everything and making me laugh. Have y'all mellowed on Picard and any plans to go back to it?-Sonya, Winnipeg Canada.

Busiris

Do you guys have any ideas or plans for a final movie to watch in 2020? Perhaps there is something you thought would be a good film to usher in a (hopefully) better new year (or usher out a dumpster fire of a year)? -Cory, from Seattle, WA

Christina S.

I have never seen any of the Rankin and Bass Christmas specials. My husband absolutely loves them and suggested we marathon them over the break. I am worried that without the nostalgia factor I won't enjoy them. Where should I start or should I remain an ignorant Grinch? - Christina from LA

Devon Baxter

Do you have any favorite holiday specials or episodes from a TV show that HAVE a holiday theme? Devon, from PA.

Charles Edwards

What is one work of fiction you've read that you'd love to see adapted into a movie and by what director. What would you you hate to see adapted.

shaka

Do you guys have a film you absolutely regret watching? I’m thinking films like A Serbian Film, or any awful movies like that. Shaka from Portlan

Tony Lindsey

Hey guys, love the podcast! During this time of being in quarantine, would you be able to say if a movie you are talking about is available on a certain streaming service?

Natasha Luepke

My birthday is in December; in the Before Times, that usually meant going out for a holiday movie. Now my options are wide open! What movie(s) do you like to watch on your birthday? -- Natasha from Portland

Dominic Kovell

Hey gang, ENOUGH LAUGHTER. What movie(s) make(s) you cry but you're kind of embarrassed about? Dom from Columbus OH.

Laurie

When is the Sexy We Hate Movies calendar coming out? And why didn't you tell us that Wilfred Brimley is Eric and Chris' secret lovechild?!

BallTech

Hey gang. Have any of you ever had a pet die. Then buried it in some indian burial ground and it came back to life all evil like? If so, how well did you get along with your neighbours after and did you still keep the pet? Stay safe guys, watch out for the covid and demonic pets. Balltech from Bristol, UK.

Scott Plackemeier

Christmas Vacation is one of my favorite movies, but I can't let go of the fact that a major plot line involves feeling sympathy for a character who couldn't get a swimming pool with his bonus. Are there any movies you love despite the obvious privilege of a main character? Scott in St. Louis, MO

Maurice

AHOYHOY! What was your favorite movie theater experience? Any crazy fans that made the movie even better? Thanks for all the great laughs gang! - Maurice from Orange County CA.

BBB

YOO if you were a Star Wars Alien (a gleep glop if you will) which would you be and why? Max from Berkeley

Francis

What is the best holiday dadternoon/hangover movie? Francis from Manila, Philippines

Mark Scott

Hey guys. Since we are getting close to that time, is there a childhood holiday movie, tv show, or special that you were forced to watch that you absolutely hated? In my household my mom would put on Yogi's first Christmas and I hated it. The sound of that rich brat screeching haunts me to this day. How about you guys? Mark from Little Rock.

Marc Nickel

Hey guys - I'm moving in with my awesome girlfriend in January. Finding love during a pandemic is amazing, but one foreseeable problem is that she has no attention span to watch movies - and while she likes to green out it's not the intense focus kind, it's the very talky kind (...she says "sh'mon" a lot...). It's not like I can have a movie night at a buddy's place in the time of COVID. What do I do?? - Marc from SF

Scott

How do you organize your personal watch list? I have a Roku and 5 streaming services. My current organization method is pen and paper. Do you have a better way?

Jaime Lee Ezell

What’s the best fan experience you’ve had? A fan of WHM approaching you or emailing you etc. - Jaime Ezell in Mobile, Alabama

Evan

Any chance of you guys doing a BECKER BOMBS series here on patreon? That would be absolutely amazing. Also, how about doing Starship Troopers sometime soon? Its one of my favorites and i'd love to know your takes on it! All the best! -Evan from Oregon

Rob Griffin

With Ron Burgundy and Alan Partridge both having Podcasts out at the moment. Which movie character would you like to compete with in the podcast world? - Rob from Dublin, Ireland

Felipe Sobreiro

Now that tall glasses of water are legal is New Jersey, will the WHM base move to Stephen's house when this whole Covid thing blows over? - Felipe from Brasilia, Brazil

forko

Heard you guys talking about the bond franchise recently, as a fan of the std-riddled, liver spotted, agent of colonialism myself, which are y’all’s favorite bond movies? - fork-o from Park Slope

forko

I wish my name wasn’t forko

Nicholas Fonseca

What first movie experience had you thinking about the film the longest after you left the theater?

Matt G.

I absolutely loved the new Suspiria and absolutely loathe the original. Are their any remakes you like better than the original or any classic movies that you just never understood how/ why they’re so beloved. Sorry if question is unoriginal but saw there was a planned sequel to the new Suspiria and the fan boys for the og were in full effect in the comment section. Matt from Frisco.

Blaze83

To commemorate the 30th anniversary of Home Alone, would your 8-year old selves rather be left at home or "lost in New York" (Talkboy included, of course), and what two actors would you choose as your nemeses? -Mia, from Portland, OR

We Hate Movies

sorry for your rough month, Sonya, but if and when Picard comes back, we'll be back too (I think!)

Nicolas Martin

What was a point early in a movie you were excited for where you immediately knew "the rest of this movie's going to stink"?

Tim Kelly

After re listening to The Bat of Gotham vs Superman I was wondering what you think Congress Woman Ghost Holly Hunter would make of the election-Tim

Rhys Boyd-Farrell

What trailer was the most misleading about what the movie was actually about?

Jimmy Dickinson

Have any of you guys watched the extensive 80s horror documentary In Search of Darkness? And, if you have, what film out of the many films they talk about is the worst in your opinion? - James from Southwest Michigan

Jeremy Thomas

First time long time. Does Eric look like the younger photos of the golden state killer? Probably better then looking like shrek?

Cory Swope

How do you guys go about picking the We Love Movies. If anyone disagrees is it an instant nope? Cory from Fort Wayne, IN

Will

What movie transformed Nicolas Cage into the Nicolas Cage we know now? -Will from Alabama

SECRETARIATguy

Greetings WHM Crew, I just recently discovered you and have immediately become a proud supporter of yours on Patreon, and am amazed that you guys have the same contempt for stupid shit in movies that I do but also the same respect for the true gems, rare as they are. I am humbly asking you to bare with me as I tell you this story, because I really want to know if you can relate, (BUT IF YOU find yourself asking "Jesus, dude! What's your question!?!", just scroll down to the end . . . I put MY QUESTION in all caps so you can find it) . . . here goes: When I grew up in the late 70s/early 80s, Rocky and Superman: The Movie were films that literally became part of me. Of course, I saw many other films and have become a real film aficionado, but those two were head and shoulders above all others (the reason for this is because we moved a lot, my parents both worked, and I'm part of the last generation of kids with parents who would rather just have their kid be home alone instead of hiring a babysitter). I saw Rocky in the theater when I was barely 3 (I can just vaguely remember it, but definitely remember the training montage and the audience cheering at the end), saw it again at a special screening when I was 6 or 7, and saw Superman in the theater at 6. Saw Star Wars and Empire in the theater, too. The Karate Kid, Ghostbusters, The Blues Brothers, E.T., Back to the Future, and Beverly Hills Cop. Loved them all, but none of them had the same impact on me as Rocky and Superman. When Rocky came out in theaters, and on video until 1996, the film was mixed in mono. In addition, in what I call the "original mix", the ring announcer Jergens (Thayer David, who I loved in The Eiger Sanction and the great S5 Columbo Now You See Him) announces that Creed has won the fight BEFORE Adrian gets anywhere near the ring (" . . . and still Heavyweight Champion of the World, Apollo Creed). If you watch this video https://youtu.be/0ekF-L7hnrU that Avildsen put on his YT (RIP), fast forward to the end (last 40 seconds or so), and you'll see the ending without the result of the fight being announced as Adrian and Rocky embrace in the ring. For me, this changes the entire context of the film. Getting the result out of the way before Adrian gets to the ring allows is important because Rocky did not care about winning or losing; he only cared about finishing the fight on his feet. Once the fight is over, all he cares about is to see Adrian, obviously because he loves her, but specifically because she is the only human being who he actually opened up to about his goal to go the distance prior to the fight. Now, the original mix was all that was originally available up to and including 1995. Then in 96, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the film, it was re-released in remastered stereo (for dorks like me, it's very easy to spot all non-original audio mixes of Rocky: in the original mix ONLY, immediately after the final bell rings, Creed says ONE TIME, "Ain't gonna be no rematch" and then Rocky, in a wailing, exhausted voice, says TWICE, "Don't want one!" and then the post-fight music starts. Every single other mix of the film has Creed saying his line twice, and Rocky saying it twice. To this day, the only way to get ahold of Rocky in it's original mix is to go on eBay and buy a copy of Rocky on a VHS tape from before 1996 (I then had mine copied onto a DVD). Now, since I grew up with this film and love it so much, whenever it's on now, it's always broadcast in it's stereo mix and, strangely, even though the DVD gives you the option of switching to mono, they still have the announcement of the result of the fight coming at the very end, as Rocky and Adrian come together in the ring. My long-time girlfriend loves the movie, too, and when I showed her the difference she now prefers the original version (we watch it once a year, maybe once every 18 months). Look, as an adult now, I'm fully aware that Rocky is a fantasy, a fairy tale. But what resonates for me is that to me the movie is about one thing only: self-respect and a guy trying to regain it after he lost it. . . the fight is simply a lucky opportunity for him to regain it. The problem for me is: to this day, when I see that film and it's not the original mix, it's like nails on a chalkboard. I know how stupid and existential it is, so I just go with the flow and don't make any fuss or anything, but I feel like I'm stuck in a time machine. The only way I can truly enjoy Rocky the way I did when I was younger is to hear it in that original mix. It's the same with Superman. This video https://youtu.be/PVOpCSqUjGE is the opening title sequence in the original Dolby 2.0 with the original credit "wooshes". With Superman, it's 5.1 remix is dogshit because they not only remixed the music, but they recorded completely new sound effects. The original sound mix of Superman is really special, almost like another character in the film, and I can instantly tell if it's anything other than the original mix. For me, it's much worse with Superman than with Rocky. I can watch Rocky with the updated mix and still enjoy it, but the remastered Superman for me is a no go for me, to this day. I suppose the closest thing for other, "normal" cinefiles to relate to would be the original versions of Star Wars and Return of the Jedi. I know that, for me, I know Rocky and Superman TOO WELL; I'm sure it's because I first saw them at just the right age as a kid, and those original versions were just "imprinted" on me. MY QUESTION to ALL 4 of you guys is: In your whole lives, are there any films that you know TOO WELL? If no, that's great because you were spared the irritation. But if yes, please share with me which films, and tell me how it started to dawn on you that you knew the film's too well. I'm sincerely sorry I rattled on and on and on and on and on and on and on like this, but after listening to several of your podcasts on films you hate and love (your hatred of Hard to Kill is absolutely spot-on for me, and I love how you guys love Superman; can you do a WLM on Rocky?), I felt compelled to share these thoughts and questions with you because I figured you would be able to relate. I'm proud to support you guys on Patreon. With warmest regards, SECRETARIAT Guy

Brew Berry

If the WHM gang could have their own Marvel movie, would you rather be heroes or villains, and who would you fight? Signed, Major Captain Blastpunchzap, the Sriracha-Seasoner Supreme.

Brandon

Any chance of a standalone 007 series from the WHM crew, possibly as a monthly Patreon offering? - Brandon, Portland, OR

Alexander Cessant

Have you guys ever done something at work that made you think, “Oh shit! I could get fired for this...” but you got away with it? — Alex in OKC

Lady Italian Greyhound dino

Hi WHM love the show. I found you guys while listening to another podcast. It was the Dead Meat podcast and you guys were going over that god awful Slender Man movie. I loved your personalities and loved what you did. Here’s my question: Are there any movies that you guys are happy that you never have to or never going to cover for the show? - Kacie from Missouri : )

Tyler The Destroyer

I’m sure each of you had an interesting bachelors party But, which of you had the absolute best!?

Kings4577

So I got to thinkin' while listening to ur fine trailer game wondering have you sat on a movie for years because of the trailer then watched said movie and it blew you the Fuck away! Lmk ur knowledge is powerful and love your camaraderie on the podcast...-Bryan B. from Lake Stevens, Wa

Corey Reynolds

Hey WHM homies! I thoroughly enjoyed the Korn-mentary episode. Could we see a potential We Love Music documentaries anytime soon? I know Andrew is a huge Talking Heads fan like myself. Any chance we could see a Stop Making Sense episode in the future? Corey from Nashville.

Kephus

Hey gang! You all have a strong history of seeing movies in a variety of theatres. Being a big fan of this myself I've made strong use of my local SoCal drive in scene to still get a larger experience. What are your thoughts on drive-ins and any good stories to share regarding them? Thanks for all the laughs! - Pete in San Diego

Sam Slocum

For no reason, I just watched all the mission impossible movies in a row in a week. It’s a mixed bag, but great crossover of SBE and dadfernoon, with the stunts and dumb action gags. Whatcha guys think of em? It’s a miracle that horrible John Woo one made enough money to justify sequels, IMO. I mean, it ended in a slo-mo motorcycle duel, what?

Brian Alford

After watching the HBO documentary, I'd love to know if Steve has any more stories from Action Park?

rosie 🌟

what isnt awesome about a slo mo motorcycle duel!!

BallTech

Maybe your question wasnt long enough.

James Bates

Hi, I listened to you saying about airport underwater. Any chance you could do some Irvin Allen movies such as the Poseidon adventure or towering inferno? And then top it off with airplane!