Longlegs
Scorecard, Fav comedy actors, this is a Hollywood blockbuster, new pod drop.
We might need one of you to do a wellness check on Kelly this weekend. She was “forced” (allegedly) to watch Longlegs with us last night and we aren’t sure if she’ll be able to move on from what she saw. The rest of the crew wishes her a speedy psychological recovery.
Here’s what we have for you this week:
Concession Stand Scorecard: Longlegs
Temp These Takes: Favorite comedy actors
Watchlist Worthy: Brad Pitt takes us for a ride
New Pod Drop: Josh and Eric are joined by special guests to talk about Sandler.
This week’s movie - “Longlegs”
Letterboxd Description:
SAY YOUR PRAYERS.
In pursuit of a serial killer, an FBI agent uncovers a series of occult clues that she must solve to end his terrifying killing spree.
Best Watched With
Hardcore horror buffs, friends for a double date, or your grandma who prays for you nightly (so that you don’t get possessed).
End credit thoughts
The social media lore for this movie had us giddy to see it and writer-director Oz Perkins didn't let us down.
Perkins has a very clear grasp on his style and vibe and it comes through every single shot. The movie doesn't just look like it was shot between the late 70s and the 90s, it feels like it was made then.
Maika Monroe, who is no stranger to horror, plays a savant FBI agent who is awkward, perpetually uncomfortable, yet likable. Her performance brakes away from the typical strong female lead we've seen in numerous films, and we loved it.
Nicolas Cage completely goes for it in this role. He's manic, deranged, and on several occasions had us thinking "What...did...I...just...watch?" We’re glad we didn't get to see his face until well into the movie because when they finally did the reveal it packed a nightmare-fuel punch. He was both horrible to look at and uncomfortably intriguing.
The suspense hit from the opening scene and lasted until the final shot. The gruesome gore and satanic storyline will be enough to make any horror fan feel the heebie jeebies.
What we appreciated the most was that Oz Perkins and company went full send on this movie. You may not love every decision they made, but they knew what they wanted to say, and they said it with their chest.
While not the journey into never ending darkness and evil that it’s marketing told us it would be, this movie will make your skin crawl for a variety of reasons. Throw away your dolls, check your basement, then head to the theater to see Longlegs on the big screen.
Concession Stand Scorecard (Kelly’s Version)
Who are the best actors in comedy?
Josh
Kristen Wiig is one of the funniest people out there; her delivery, her mannerisms, her whole skeleton is a funny bone. And that skit she does with Will Ferrell at the Oscars is a great segue to Anchorman, Talladega Nights, Wedding Crashers, The Other guys, the list goes on and on. Will Ferrel has some of the most quotable lines while playing some of the most memorable characters in some of the most outrageous movies. Lastly, I want to name Danny McBride. Does he play the same person in every movie/tv show? Maybe, but I do not care. Give the man all the roles from the one audition tape.
Kelly
This take made me realize I’m not a HUGE comedy person? I tried really hard to dig into my core movie memories where I full on belly laughed. I came up with one that I have not seen in a very long time, but have a very fond memory of. Hot Chick. Rob Schneider. I don’t know what it was about that movie, but he created the perfect storm of humor that just tickled my funny bones. Tee hee. And no, I will not be rewatching because it has the potential to dampen my memory with the ick. Long Live Jessica Spencer ✨💅
Sarah
I would be remiss if I didn’t choose Eddie Murphy as my favorite comedy voice actor. I haven’t seen many of his comedies that he’s actually in, but Mushu from Mulan and Donkey from Shrek are two of the greatest and funniest voice performances of all time. Sandra Bullock is hysterical in The Proposal and Miss Congeniality. These are both essential comedic viewings. I am obsessed with Sandy.
Eric
Ryan Gosling. No questions asked. Of course you have your standard Will Ferrell, Steve Carrell, Robin Williams (RIP), Mike Myers, etc. But there is not a single movie of Goslings that doesn’t have me rolling (a stretch, but bear with me). His work in The Nice Guys is second to NONE. Crazy Stupid Love? The Big Short? Blade Runner 2049 (another v wide stretch)? Go argue with a wall.
New Mexico Drew
Here’s my fantastic four of comedy: Betty White, Kristen Wiig, Woody Harrelson, and Robin Williams. If I think about it, we have an embarrassment of riches when it comes to comedic genius on screen. Betty White as Rose Nylund in Golden Girls is comedy gold. Wiig is consistently funny in nearly everything that she’s in. Woody Harrelson has a mastery of subtle humor that has cracked me up since I was a kid watching him in The Cowboy Way. And Robin Williams, when was that man not funny? He truly understood comedy from slapstick to whit and I miss him making movies all the time.
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F1(2024) directed by Joseph Kosinski
I’m not necessarily a Top Gun: Maverick fanboy, but it was a huge movie that was really well done and a lot of fun to watch. Knowing that director Joseph Kosinski is essentially using the same playbook (superstar lead man coming out of retirement to mentor the next great protégé, go really fast, and look hot doing it) gives me confidence that this movie will be a wonderful big screen experience. Only bummer is that we have to wait almost a year to see it.
-NMD
Letterboxd Description:
A Formula One driver comes out of retirement to mentor and team with a younger driver
Other movies directed by Joseph Kosinski:
Top Gun:Maverick(2022)
Oblivion (2013)
Living A Stream: The Sandman's Filmography with Jeremy Torres, Skyler Neri, and Noah Monagle #029
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In this episode, Josh and Eric are joined by guests Jeremy Torres, Skyler Neri, and Noah Monagle for a Living A Stream segment that explores Adam Sandler's wide-ranging filmography and lasting influence.
They use the Jimmy V 1993 ESPY Speech: Did the movie hold them in thought, make them laugh, and move their emotions to tears—while interweaving the movie's narratives with their life narratives.
The discussion spans from iconic comedies like Happy Gilmore (1996) and Big Daddy (1999) to dramatic roles in Uncut Gems (2019), and includes personal anecdotes and reflections on Sandler's work. The episode delves into the emotional resonance of Sandler's movies, the evolution of comedy, and the legacy Sandler leaves in popular culture. And lastly, they ask the question: Does the Sandman have a full movie in his filmography?
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