November 22, 20241 yr Obviously there’s a dearth of thanksgiving films. It’s not for everyone but the recent slasher flick “Thanksgiving” is actually great. If you like horror films you should check it out on Netflix. Starts on a Black Friday sale that goes wrong and gets nuts from there.
November 22, 20241 yr On 11/24/2023 at 11:34 PM, 4th&Five said: Somehow I’ve been with my wife for 25 years and tonight is the first time I’ve made her watch Dutch. I haven't seen Dutch in decades, but remember when I first saw it enjoying the film, but thinking what a blatant ripoff of Planes, Trains, and Automobiles. And by John Hughes no less.
November 22, 20241 yr I watch PTA on Sunday - such a great movie. It was on cable opposite Christmas Vacation. At first I was flipping back and forth, but PTA is just a better movie. I like Christmas Vacation, but Chevy Chase doesn't come close to the duo of Steve Martin and John Candy.
November 22, 20241 yr Probably an unpopular opinion but Christmas vacation is my least favorite of those first 3 vacation movies.
November 22, 20241 yr 2 hours ago, 4th&Five said: Probably an unpopular opinion but Christmas vacation is my least favorite of those first 3 vacation movies. Same. And for me, there’s a little room between 2 and 3. Edit: oh hell, who am I kidding. I’ll take Vegas over Christmas too. Edited November 22, 20241 yr by thunderlounge
November 23, 20241 yr 2 hours ago, 4th&Five said: Probably an unpopular opinion but Christmas vacation is my least favorite of those first 3 vacation movies. Same. Only redeeming quality is Cousin Eddie and
November 23, 20241 yr 1 hour ago, thunderlounge said: Edit: oh hell, who am I kidding. I’ll take Vegas over Christmas too. This is in the top 5 worst takes ever on this site. And I read the football board and (occasionally) the cloak room.
November 23, 20241 yr 56 minutes ago, bschoolprof said: This is in the top 5 worst takes ever on this site. And I read the football board and (occasionally) the cloak room. Can’t help it. Makes me laugh.
November 23, 20241 yr A board full of Millennials and not one mention of Pieces of April. Not nearly as great as PTA obviously but a surprising omission.
November 23, 20241 yr Hopefully link works… https://apple.news/AcMNFjn7-R-a7r9TVeN6IGg Pieces of April mentioned earlier sounds interesting and Clarkson is always solid performer. Edited November 23, 20241 yr by Underdog
November 23, 20241 yr I'm 20 minutes into Dutch... I am just not liking it. It's a straight ripoff: a couple of quotes, musical choices, forcing the rental car issue, character roles, etc. But it's not just that. Doyle is a detestable little shit from everything he's shown so far. Might switch over to Pieces of April or Home for the Holidays if things don't improve soon.
November 23, 20241 yr "Trouble on the homefront?" "The only thing you see on the interstate is concrete (interstate)" "Anecdotes" I'm out.
November 23, 20241 yr Born '83. Never heard of it till this thread just a few posts ago. There was nothing entertaining on in the first games other than what's going on with Ol Miss/UF right now... so, being a glutton for punishment I finished the damn movie Dutch... it just got worse. So many more ripoffs. And stupid 90s humor (including 11 year olds being able to fight an adult). But as low as the movie got, it still made the pathetic redemption in the last act somewhat enjoyable. I kept a complete list of all the obvious PTA ripoffs. Can someone remind me how to do spoilers? I don't think I've done one in a long time.
November 23, 20241 yr 4 minutes ago, BlueGreySky said: Can someone remind me how to do spoilers? I don't think I've done one in a long time. the movie is over 30 years old. I wouldn’t worry about it.
November 23, 20241 yr lol - I was just trying to save space for people that didn't really care to read about it. Here it is: Chicago (because Hughes, so this is the least of all evils) "Trouble on the homefront" "The only thing you see on the interstate is concrete (interstate)" "Anecdotes" Nasty hotel room gets damaged. Rental car gets destroyed. Riding a Greyhound bus. Instead of a ride in a car with pictures of nude girls, driving around with call girl/strippers. Wallet theft and subsequent related car issues. Riding in the trailer of a semi, unconventional way. Breaking/ruining a bed. Anxious wife/mother who is on the outs with her husband/son waiting at home. Driving in a car unfit for the road near the end (Can't believe they made that homeless family drop them off at that mansion) Final shot ending closeup on the loveable goofy guy's face.
November 23, 20241 yr Let me add, there are more. I just was typing while watching both this and laughing at Indiana shit the bed. Affluent character has to give up their fancy watch/shoes.
November 23, 20241 yr PTA is the best Thanksgiving movie. There is no argument. Just like Die Hard is the best Christmas movie.
November 24, 20241 yr 9 hours ago, BlueGreySky said: I'm 20 minutes into Dutch... I am just not liking it. It's a straight ripoff: a couple of quotes, musical choices, forcing the rental car issue, character roles, etc. But it's not just that. Doyle is a detestable little shit from everything he's shown so far. Might switch over to Pieces of April or Home for the Holidays if things don't improve soon. How old are you?
November 24, 20241 yr 2 hours ago, HornPhD said: How old are you? Look 3 posts down from the one you quoted.
November 26, 20241 yr Article on why they cut Candy’s long monologue: https://collider.com/planes-trains-and-automobiles-original-ending/ Apparently it didn’t test well and made Del look manipulative.
November 26, 20241 yr On 11/22/2024 at 7:16 PM, bschoolprof said: This is in the top 5 worst takes ever on this site. And I read the football board and (occasionally) the cloak room.
November 26, 20241 yr Watched this on Sunday with my 11 year old - he loves this move (with of course the car rental scene being his favorite).
November 26, 20241 yr 3 hours ago, Duane Moore said: Article on why they cut Candy’s long monologue: https://collider.com/planes-trains-and-automobiles-original-ending/ Apparently it didn’t test well and made Del look manipulative. I can see that. I think the ending is great without that last bit in the original script. Neal doesn’t need to hear the whole backstory. He finally feels empathy and just knows he needs to give Del a home for Thanksgiving.
November 26, 20241 yr Yeah, it's a crushing gut-punch the way it's delivered. I've read the script, watched commentaries about the original monologue. The way it is now, to me at least, is perfection and brings me damn near to (or to) tears every time.
November 26, 20241 yr It really shows you the power (and importance) of good editing, which has seemingly been long forgotten in today's world of ten episode storytelling.
November 27, 20241 yr On 11/22/2022 at 6:54 PM, utee94 said: Tomorrow night will be Charlie Brown, then Thursday we feast. Just watched this for the first time in years. WTF is with Peppermint Patty, Marcie, and Franklin inviting themselves to Thanksgiving dinner? Don't they have families? This was funny though:
November 27, 20241 yr Fuck, the dust in this place is real when I think about how I shared Charlie Brown Thanksgiving with my dad, and then my daughter. But, the only answer to this thread is Thanksgiving.
November 27, 20241 yr Just finished watching planes trains and automobiles for the 20th time. Love this movie. Final scene is a great ending. The after-credit scene where his boss is sitting in his office with Thanksgiving turkey dinner and still trying to decide which shot to use in the add is perfect
November 28, 20241 yr 23 hours ago, nineliveslost said: Just finished watching planes trains and automobiles for the 20th time. Love this movie. Final scene is a great ending. The after-credit scene where his boss is sitting in his office with Thanksgiving turkey dinner and still trying to decide which shot to use in the add is perfect I watched PTA with my wife and kids earlier this week, as per tradition. Probably seen it 10 times now and didn’t realize there was an after credit scene. I need to remember that next year.
November 29, 20241 yr This year was my kids first time watching it. They're 9. They loved it. Loved the F word scene at the rental desk. Cracked up when she said "you're fucked" Last 5 minutes gets me every time. I can't believe Candy's been dead for 30 years.
December 3, 20241 yr On 11/30/2024 at 5:53 AM, South Austin said: Not fully accurate- after they set the car on fire, they (somehow) miss the turn to Chicago and actually end up in Wisconsin (where the hotel is- hence the "log cabin" theme). You can see the Wisconsin outline on Michael McKean's shoulder patch...
December 3, 20241 yr On 11/22/2024 at 3:39 PM, 4th&Five said: Probably an unpopular opinion but Christmas vacation is my least favorite of those first 3 vacation movies. I'll take it a step further and say that I can't stand Christmas Vacation.
November 27Nov 27 On 11/30/2024 at 7:53 AM, South Austin said: Felt like the St Louis to Chicago part should’ve been really quick. Lessin you’re a hog or a cattle
November 27Nov 27 8 hours ago, bschoolprof said: I had no idea those beer cans were gonna blow like that. You left them on a vibrating bed. What did you think was going to happen?
November 27Nov 27 Not a movie but perhaps the best Thanksgiving TV episode of all-time. Forever and ever amen. Perfection.
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