#Rick Moranis was such good casting

[littleshopofhorrors-confessions]

They should stop casting buff men as Seymour and just slapping some glasses on him like bro don’t himbo my twink

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I swear the way casting directors have just lost touch with reality. Not everything is better with a six pack. Seymour is a malnourished jewish horticulturist, described in the script as a “well meaning little man” and “perhaps balding a little.” In an actual spoken line he is implied to NOT be cute. Even if he was eating properly where would he find the time to work out? He would have to be doing those ones that require no space or equipment, so he’d probably have to research what to do, all this ignoring the fact that it’s probably not even on his list of priorities.

I also think this casting hurts Audrey’s story tremendously. A big part of her arc is about the emphasis she places on appearances and appeasing others. There is an inescapable loss of impact when she changes from dating an ultra-cool tough guy, to a super hot buff dude, as opposed to changing to a schlubby little florist clerk.

And beyond all of that, just let other body types into the acting industry for christs sake. It’s just infuriating

[lithuanianking]

Hot take but I don't think Jeremy Jordan was right for Seymour.

Don't get me wrong Jeremy is extremely talented and I'm a big fan but he just doesn't fit the character.

Jack kelly?yes

Clyde? Yes

Gatsby?yes

Seymour krelborn?no

I'm a firm believer in every little shop of horrors character should be played by a character actor

(an actor who specializes in playing eccentric or unusual people rather than leading roles)

To really fit the campy 60s feel. Jeremy Jordan is not that. He typically plays the male lead. I also don't think Darren criss was good as Seymour for this same reason.

Now I don't think either of these people are necessarily bad at acting it's just there not good at playing that type of character.

Hunter foster,Corbin blu,Lee wilfoff and Rick moranis were all great Seymours. Now not all of these people are charcther actors but they still were great Seymours.

Ellen greene was a amazing Audrey that I've yet to see replicated.

Steve martin,franc luz,taran killam,and douglas sills, all great orins. (Notice the absence of Christian borle)

It seems like in most of these off brodway productions there just stunt casting the leads and offten (not all the time) they aren't fit to play those types of characters so you have mushnik,twoy and the urchins pulling all the weight!(I'd say orin but I haven't seen a off-Broadway orin be good so far)

I just genuinely hate stunt casting in general the only good example is the 1986 movie that Is the best casting I've ever seen.

But yeah,doesn't mean I don't like these actors,just means I don't like them as Seymour.

( also Jeremy Jordan isn't nerdy enough to be Seymour)

[d-criss-news]

Suddenly Seymour! See an exclusive first look at Darren Criss and Evan Rachel Wood in Little Shop of Horrors

The "Glee" and "Westworld" alums star in the Westside Theatre's off-Broadway production through March 31.

After her biting performance on True Blood and violent Westworld adventures, Evan Rachel Wood is no stranger to a bloody good time — but now she's the one in danger of being bitten.

The Emmy-nominated actress just made her debut as Audrey in the Westside Theater's ongoing production of Little Shop of Horrors alongside Emmy-winning Glee and The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story star Darren Criss as Seymour, and EW has an exclusive first look at the new costars in action.

The Westside's award-winning off-Broadway production kicked off in October 2019 with Jonathan Groff as Seymour and Tammy Blanchard as Audrey, and has since seen a cavalcade of stars step into the roles. Recent Seymours have been Gideon Glick, Jeremy Jordan, Conrad Ricamora, Skylar Astin, Rob McClure, Matt Doyle, and Corbin Bleu. The roster of Audreys include Lena Hall, Maude Apatow, Joy Woods, and Constance Wu.

“The casting of this show has become one of the greatest joys of our lives,” Little Shop producers Tom Kirdahy, Hunter Arnold, and Rob Ahrens, said in a statement in December when Wood and Criss were announced as joining the cast alongside Bryce Pinkham as Orin the dentist and Stephen DeRosa as Mr. Mushnik.

“The fact that in year five, we continue to attract talent like Evan Rachel Wood and Darren Criss is a testament to Howard Ashman’s and Alan Menken’s Little Shop of Horrors being one of the finest achievements in musical theater — and to Michael Mayer’s perfectly and joyously staged production," the statement continued. "As two of the most daring, enticing, and dynamic stars of their generation, we cannot wait to see the magic that real-life friends Evan & Darren bring to their roles.”

Loosely based on the 1960 black comedy movie The Little Shop of Horrors (starring Jack Nicholson as Orin!), Ashman and Menken's Little Shop of Horrors follows the bloody misadventures of a well-meaning florist named Seymour as he attempts to raise a snappy, tough-talking, man-eating plant named Audrey II. Their musical premiered off-off-Broadway in 1982 before eventually hitting Broadway proper, then then became a movie starring Rick Moranis and Ellen Green in 1986.

[happy-mokka]

Musical Extravaganza

Yesterday me and my cinematic partner in crime took the opportunity to get tickets for a special evening of "Musical Extravaganza" in our small local arthouse movie theater.

They were screening 2 classic "musical-ish" pieces. So for the interested people out there, if you're always keen on watching stuff both for the eyes and ears, I will share my experience under the cut.

Phantom of the Paradise

USA 1974 Director: Brian de Palma Written by: Brian de Palma Camera: Larry Pizer Music: Paul Williams Cast: William Finley, Paul Williams, Jessica Harper, ...

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐(5 / 5)

What a ride!!!

I, resp. we, absolutely L❤️VED it!!!

When I read "Brian de Palma", I was surprised, since I only know his later work, mostly Thrillers and Gangster movies.

This early work, however, is something...well...completely different, to put it mildly.

It's a wild mix of "Phantom of the Opera" with a liitle bit of "Dorian Gray" towards the end.

Everything in a wild 70s setting with awesome costumes and sets.

The music is brilliant and the whole staging is completely crazy with all actors being comitted to the bit.

I can absolutely recommend this one!!!

Streets of Fire

USA 1984 Director: Walter Hill Written by: Larry Gross, Walter Hill Camera: Andrew Laszlo Music: Ry Cooder Cast: Michael Paré, Willem Dafoe, Diane Lane, Rick Moranis, Amy Madigan, ...

Rating: ⭐ (1 / 5)

Ok. The euphoria of the first movie quickly subsided the longer the second one lasted, I am afraid.

Walter Hill is in my book known for rather hard actioners in the 80s and 90s and, honestly, besides of some music scenes in this one, it is really more an action movie, than a musical - and not a particularly good one at that.

The acting is really B movie quality. I really like what has become of young Diane Lane over the years, but this was not one of her proudest moments. The did good lip-sync on the singing scenes, but did not actually sing.

Michal Paré. One can clearly see, why he stayed a b-movie actor and never made it to the A list of that era. Apart from his handsome looks he basically switched between two facial expressions: stoic staring and wounded staring. His dialogs sounded like that voice announcing the next stop in trains and busses.

Rick Moranis was ok. Less geeky than usual but not really challenged by the meh script.

The only positive appearance was actually done by Amy Madigan.

She played the chummy ex-army gal with enough ease and made the best of her part.

The music was nothing special and sometimes a too wild mix of genres. Besides the opener, nothing really remained in my memory. Sad, since I normally like Ry Cooder's work. I guess he got better with age.

So, in sum, not really a recommendation. Neither as a musical, nor as an action movie.

[popculturebuffet]

Halloween Blog Promo!

It's almost terror time again you happy people! Spooky season is only a week away as I write this and i've got reviews a plenty of all the spookiest stuff for the season. As always a lot of this is thanks to the people who fund this blog: WeirdKev27, Brotoman.exe and emma fici who are patrons at patreon.com/popculturebuffet and reguarlly comissions reviews. Thank you guys so much. Thanks to them and to my own weird brain i've got a weird, wonderful and hopefully haunted spooky seaosn ahead so let's break it down. Reviews may change if something comes up but for now...

Week of 9/29: Ghostbusters: Kev has me looking at this legendary comedy from one of the best , Harold Ramis with an all star cast as three scientests who discover the world beyond decided to exploit their new find for fun and profit after getting fired. Thus the ghostbusters are born! Quickily hiring a down to earth vet and annie pots in one of her best roles, our heroes have to take down an elder god, rick moranis and an obstructive beurcrat with no dick. Top 12 Uncle Phil Moments: Not really part of spooky season but just in time for Averyfest, we look at James Avery's best role. What moments of uncle phil stood out? How many of them have him in a goofy wig. Read to find out!

Week of 10/6: Sonic Scrapnik Island: A patreon sponosred review brings to a spooky tale from Sonic's idw continuity! Our hero and his hetro lifemate tales crash on an island of old badniks slowly wasting away and Sonic must team up with an old foe to fight another old foe. Notable for it's creepy tone, great art and finally making it clear classic sonic is indeed the same universe again before Sega finally flipped back to that idea over "Their parallel worlds just dont' think about it" and a world rejuoiced. Garfield's 9 Lives (Book): The first of a three part look at one of Garfield's best stories told three ways! Taking the idea of a cat having 9 lives, Garfieldn's nine lives is an anthology with a mixture of comics and one or two prose tales as garfield lives his best lives as a caveman, a viking, in a fantasy garden, as a detective, as a stooge, giving into his darkest nature, as a lab animal, as himself, and in space. A wide variety of talented artists and writers make for one hell of an anthology. Phantom of the Paradise: He sold his soul for rock n roll! A true camp classic i've finally seen and FINALLY get to cover for it's 40th anniversary, Phantom of the Paradise follows Winslow Leech, a nerdy composer whose cantana Faust is stolen by music scumbag and literal monster Swan. In trying to get it back leech ends up in jail, and an accident after soon turns him into a monster seeking revenge. It's phantom of the opera meets faust meets the picture of dorian grey as the awesomely dressed Phantom stalks Swan's fancy rock club and evil villian lair the paradise. Add in a ton of satire of the music scene, phil spector and music scumbags like him, camp, deft direction by a young Brian De Palma and a truly awesome soundtrack by the one and only Paul Williams who also plays the utterly creepy swan in a truly underated and magnificent performance, not to mention Jessica Harper belting out two all time classics of williams and you have camp rock n roll greatness. Week of 10/13: Ghostbusters 2: The sequel you knew was coming. The Ghostbusters are back, having gone their separate ways after they were deemed quacks by the public in a realistically depressing move. But they soon get their liscenses back thanks to a hanging judge who pissed off enough ghosts that one had to be in court during trial. So our heroes soon square off against the evil and ancient vigo the carpathian, his comedy assitant and about 80 metric tons of slime. Featuring a killer soundtrack, some decisions good and bad and you have a movie i'm eh on revisting but may enjoy. WHo knows? It has Oingo Boingo at least.

Garfield's 9 Lives (Special): The prime time special that continues as garfields lives get swapped a bit! He's still a caveman, himself, in a garden, and a lab animal but is also a slave owning pharoah's cat, a composers cat, a short lived stunt cat, a fairly normal kitty in an utterly heartbrekaing story, and in space again but in a diffrent way. Week of 10/20: Gwendolyn Zapp Special: We look at Big City Greens resident tech weirdo in some truly terrifying tales! From psychological torment, to smart trucks to a horde of zombie vegtables, there's nothing this tech mogul can't ruin somehow through a lack of forsight and a determination to fix problems the easy way.. with robots and no human insight! Sam and Max: They Saved Max's Brain!: Sam goes on a noir filled rampage! Will anyone surivive? Survey says ... no. Garfield's 9 Lives (Boom): The finale as we explore.. er 8 this time. THey didn't bother with modern garfifeld for this arc from Boom Studios! run of garfield comics. This time Garfield is once again a test animal, in space, a cave man and a detective but adds on king, superhero, pirate and cowboy to his resume in a series i've never read but am excited to try. Week of 10/27: Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror I: We wrap up Halloween with a tribute to the late great james earl jones. We look at the start of a fine tradition as the Simpsons do Halloween! usually after halloween because they air late but still, it's a seasonal treat that for better or worse is great to have every year. In this first trilogy of terror James Earl Jones guest stars as america's faviorite family deals with a haunted house that tries to kill them but can't cope with just.. living with them, a twilight zone parody that debuts beloved instutions kang and kodos, and a straight up adaptation of the Raven that proves grief is the scariest thing of all and bart looks adorable as a raven. The Meadow Party Election of 1984: Not for the spooky season but it's in october. I take a long overdue look at one of my faviorite comic strip arcs juts in time for election. Back in 1984 berkely breathead decided to have the cast of bloom county run their own political part so from 83-84, the cast tried to get one of their own into the whitehouse. While longtime cast member and my spirit animal and desk buddy Opus was drafted for VP while out to get snacks, the party's first pick John Glen was taken. So our heroes tried for Limekiller, a former cast member who came back, made opus life as his roomate hell, then left after saying some stupid offensive shit about his party because back then was disqualifying. Better days. So instead our heroes run bill the cat.. who was legally dead but still is better than the republican parties canditates today so hey. Watch as our plucky underdogs deal with kissing problems, hold a fundraising concert, go to california for a caucuss, try to get michael jacksons endorsment, and flame out when their candiate joins a cult. It's one of my faviorite stories in all of comics and i'm thrilled to share it.

[cowboycannibalism]

I am constantly scared of horror movies to the point that I make an effort to not watch them but the passion you have for them makes me want to watch one and expand my horizons. Any horror recommendations for someone who gets spooked easily? I’m fine with gore btw it’s more like realistic anxiety situations scare me like stuff that has to do with being kidnapping/feeling trapped. Have a wonderful night <3

Aw this is so sweet, I'm glad you're wanting to expand your horizons and I'm honored to be your guide! I think you'd enjoy more comedy horror, cheesy horror and horror that is more monster based. I can recommend some horror you could handle but I'd definitely stay away from movies like Saw, Hostel, The Black Phone and others like those.

I'd also recommend watching the trailers for these recommendations just so you can get a taste of them before you dive right in. I hope you enjoy trying out some horror! 🖤

Little Shop of Horrors (1986) its a musical! Rick Moranis is amazing as a guy who gets an alien plant that has an unusual appetite

The Monster Squad (1987) some nerdy horror fans have to save their town from classic monsters that show up

Night of the Living Dead (1968) a zombie movie with minimal scares and an important marker in horror history!

They Live (1988) An alien movie with reflections on society

The Lost Boys (1987) California vampires. that's pretty much it

Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) another musical! campy, fun and queer as hell. one of my favorite movies in the whole world.

Re-Animator (1985) a lil science dude gets his roommate to help him bring people back to life [there is a sexual assault scene towards the end just fyi]

Evil Dead 2 & Army of Darkness (1987 & 1992) Bruce Campbell as a dude who can't catch a break. possessions, time travel, chainsaws, and catchphrases you'll be saying forever

Ginger Snaps (2000) a girl werewolf movie!! sisterhood, puberty, and some awesome special effects

Trick 'r Treat (2007) follow the rules of halloween or a cute lil guy will come and kill you. love this one so so much! also fun intertwined stories

Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988) one of my favorite movies! clowns, cotton candy, 2 dudes and 1 girl with a whole lot of chemistry flowing between then and a giant clown boss

Elvira: Mistress of the Dark (1988) Elvira's her usual beautiful campy self in a movie where she deals with a small town, an old wizard dude and a show in Vegas

Scream (1996) a slightly realistic slasher movie that pokes fun at horror movies and fans. a great cast and ofc the iconic costume

Beetlejuice [and honestly a lot of Tim Burton movies]

Any/All of the Universal Monster movies [Frankenstein, Dracula, The Invisible Man, The Creature from the Black Lagoon, The Wolf Man]

Jennifer's Body (2009) A girl gets possessed and hunts down boys while her best friend tries to stop her. queer undertones, awesome leads and iconic lines

Zombieland (2009) a fun silly zombie movie with an awesome cast

Willy's Wonderland (2021) starring Nicholas Cage as a stranger who comes to town and has to deal with some silly possessed animatronics [big five nights at Freddy's vibes]

Dave Made A Maze (2017) a guy who's lost in life builds an insane labyrinth in his living room and it comes to life. such a good movie mixing horror, comedy and life lessons

Feel free to message me/send an ask for more recommendations, your thoughts on ones you watch, or anything else!

[unproduciblesmackdown]

i'll listen to some version of some album for good measure not even so much as dutiful research as "yeah i liked the music haha yaaayyy" and i just am generally like "listening to the music what in the?" so knocking back any album is like, probably me firing up the goosebumps the musical phantom of the auditorium original screen cast recording playlist again, hell yes

anyways what i remember. first of all you understand that for a while all i Really specifically knew about little shop, beyond that it existed and had a joie de vivre & je ne sais quoi & the plant, was that there was the dentist song. thanks to marble hornets (that i knew even this). and i knew Just this. so for a good decade i've at least been able to hum the chorus to myself like (be a dentist) you have a talent for causing things Pain (pain!) and i love a bicuspid lyric usage, don't tell joe iconis (imperfect rhyme)

amazed when i did hear it like i've never heard this titular song?? it's so fun. i guess i wouldn't have unless i was experiencing little shop of horrors. but now here we are like i sure remember that one. i also really enjoy The Sound of the chorus of some fun now, both the melody and prosody of it. likewise so high energy and catchy and that juxtaposes so humorously with recalling our montage of rick moranis pouting while getting sucked (the '80s gum lsoh movie novelty stickers ranked by rick moranis's sex appeal text post scrolls by at half opacity while i voice over "a tremendously boneable ricky m") which brings me to one of the most memorable parts of the feed me song being like okay really long list of "what is going on in lsoh metaphor wise (speculated or stated as intended Or as interpreted): for one, sex with the plant" like i do truly appreciate that list just as i truly appreciate someone making a post about which rick moranises are hottest in the vintage gum stickers

i saw indeed the "this is kind of sing speaking as i remember? does it count?" number seems to indeed be a song, da-doo? which works out b/c i sure recall enjoying the doo-wop style backup echoing that sing speaking, speak singing. and of course it being really funny and itself just so B movie and lord like of course choreographed in acting And cinematography and that's so powerful in juxtaposition like grabbing directors Make Your Movie Musical Have The Movieness Work With The Musicalness anyways thanks frank oz obviously. and speaking of being able to see it, is it somewhere that's green that has that like Surburbia Fantasy sequence because that was soooo fucking funny lmfao they crushed that thank god. annnnd. suppertime sequence standing out being so like No Jokes ominous & harrowing for a scene? great to have that, greatly executed. umm he sure Does look like plant food to me, is another musical moment i remember even as that was earlier and of course i remember it due to Effect like exactly, i'm there. it's like the elevation and method of expression that is A Song has effect and it pwns

umm. i mean this is turning into like "what's Everything i remember" but as i especially remember like i do recall any of the movie's required whole new closing number, as stated like also love how there's just plenty to forever pace about mulling over they die, they don't, compare, contrast, i sure don't mind having Both, or all the more opportunity to Juxtapose as much & muse. umm oh my god yeah suddenly seymour like i'm missing some big one huh. t4t happy pride. can you believe little shop had small joe iconis immediately love Musical Theatre or can you believe that for real rick moranis was just There on closing night of joe's broadway debut musical that also is a great and obviously lsoh esque musical and it was just a coincidence? he was just there? and there was already that picture of him (rick) and will when he (rick) was visiting deh and it's like ooh That's giving father & son, will roland seymour krelborn when WHEN and it's me and even as i post this i'm not That familiar with the show in the least (only seen the film once or twiceish, never a stage production) and yet. and later completely coincidentally rick moranis walks on in to closing night of broadway be more chill (chill da-doo) and later than that. finally will roland seymour krelborn. mwah

[nostalgiamare]

NOSTALGIAMARE ENTRY 27

NAME: RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER AND THE ISLAND OF MISFIT TOYS

COMPANY/FRANCHISE: GOODTIMES ENTERTAINMENT

GOLDEN BOOKS FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT

RANKIN-BASS

RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER

CATEGORY: MOVIE (ANIMATED/DIRECT TO VIDEO)

YEAR: 2001

DESCRIPTION: The long awaited sequel to the 1964 classic stop-motion television film, the story follows the events that take place after the first special. Rudolph is now welcomed with open arms and is deemed a hero. Well, a bit too much of a hero and seems to now be used as a novelty act. Fed up with being seen this way, he and his best friend Hermey The Elf travel to the Island Of Misfit Toys once more. Along the way, many festive adventures are in sight. Including revisiting old and even new friends, meeting a queen hippopotamus for a wish to get a normal nose, and something most sinister. Finding and defeating n evil toy-taker on the loose stealing toys everywhere, even Santa's own workshop!

MOD THOUGHTS:

1: Ok so they got RICK MORANIS part of the cast, who had singing experience from stuff like Little Shop Of Horrors... And they didn't get him to SING??? ...Ok.

2: Ngl with all the weird plot-points and god-awful animation there was some pretty good potential with the Toy-Taker's motives and origin which would've made for something even more emotional and well-grounded and I'm glad they didn't just opt for him to be a one-dimensional big bad. BUT I NEEDED MORE.

3:

Alright start talking WHAT DID YOU DO WITH SAM-

LINK TO SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMnk3WEzK48&t=1016s

[pinzandneedlez]

I was thinking about movies from my childhood and had a full flashback to one of the most camp live action movie. THE FLINTSTONES.

I mean first of all the costume and set design was out of this world. Second of all the cast! Rick Moranis from ghostbusters fame, John Goodman of roseanne fame, Rosie O'Donnel from A league of their own fame and talk show icon, Elizabeth Perkins best known for her role on weeds and last but not least ELIZABETH TAYLOR FROM ELIZABETH TAYLOR FAME.

The mcdonalds collab was also so insanely good. Shirts and those amazing glass mugs that always made drinks seem so much colder.

we all should go rewatch this movie immediately!

[alecthemovieguy]

40 years, 40 movies: My life through film

On Feb. 16, I’m turning 40. In honor of this milestone birthday, I chose my favorite movie (and a runner-up) for each year of my existence. 

Some years were easy, as there was an obvious personal choice. Others, like 1994 or 1999 which are among the greatest years in film history, proved far more difficult. 

What I discovered was there’s literally hundreds of movies I love from the past 40 years but my favorites are the ones that made the most impact and I, unequivocally, adore. The results are deeply autobiographical, so join me on a four-part journey exploring the movies that shaped who I am.

COURTESY OF 20TH CENTURY FOX

1983: “Return of the Jedi” 

It was perhaps inevitable that I would become a “Star Wars” fan. I was named after Obi-Wan actor Alec Guinness. As my parents only had a VHS copy of “Return of the Jedi,” it was my first introduction to “Star Wars.” Given the episodic, serialized nature of the movies, I was able to just drop into the next adventure and fall in love with R2-D2, C3PO, Luke, Han and Leia.  (Runner-up: “National Lampoon’s Vacation”)

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1984: “Ghostbusters” 

“Ghostbusters” remains one of the defining franchises for me. Movies, cartoons, comics, toys, clothes, it has been an obsession since I was a little boy. My baby teeth marks were on the box of the VHS tape my parents owned. My first day of kindergarten became less traumatic when I found two boys playing Ghostbusters and they invited me to join them. They already picked Peter (Bill Murray) and Ray (Dan Akyroyd), leaving me with the nerdy Egon (Harold Ramis). I was disappointed. Now I’m totally Team Egon. (Runner-up: “The Neverending Story”)

COURTESY OF UNIVERSAL PICTURES

1985: “Back to the Future” 

This is another seminal film from my childhood and typically my default answer for my favorite movie. The idea of time travel sparked my imagination as a child. I used to run around my backyard as a kid, humming Alan Silvestri’s theme, imagining I was traveling through time with Christopher Lloyd’s Doc Brown. I’ve lost count how many times I’ve watched the film, but the final act still fully engages me every time. (Runner-up: “The Breakfast Club”)

COURTESY OF PARAMOUNT PICTURES

1986: “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” 

Any child coming of age in the 1980s and 1990s was hugely affected by the teen films of John Hughes, who was able to perfectly capture the angst of growing up. “Ferris Bueller” was the ultimate kid fantasy: Skipping school for a day in the city with your friends. Better yet, Ferris manages to outsmart all the adults, including snooty waiters, parents and the principal. As a kid, Matthew Broderick’s Ferris felt like the embodiment of cool. As an adult, it is undeniable that the anxiety-ridden Cameron (Alan Ruck) is my avatar. (Runner-up: “Labyrinth”)

COURTESY OF MGM

1987: “Spaceballs” 

I had a major Mel Brooks phase in my adolescence. I even held a party dedicated to watching Brooks films. I vividly remember my friend Rebecca Howland telling me “The Producers” was good, but not as good as “2001” (the film it beat for Best Original Screenplay). Only four Brooks films have been released in my lifetime. Of those four, “Spaceballs” is the one I’ve revisited the most because its inspired lunacy is perfectly delivered by its cast, including Bill Pullman, John Candy, Rick Moranis and Brooks, himself, in dual roles. (Runner-up: “The Princess Bride”)

COURTESY OF TOUCHSTONE PICTURES

1988: “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” 

This was a mind-blowing film for a kid. It was the first and only time Disney and Warner Bros. characters interacted together. It remains the definite seamless blend of live-action and animated characters. But the biggest mindfreak to my little brain was that Christopher Lloyd, my beloved Doc Brown from “Back to the Future,” was the evil Judge Doom. Years later, while studying film in college, I would write an essay exploring the film’s take on the film noir genre. (Runner-up: “Beetlejuice”)

COURTESY OF 20TH CENTURY PICTURES

1989: “Say Anything” 

Anyone who knows me, knows that I’m a big Batman fan, so it probably seems insane that my No. 1 choice for 1989 isn’t Tim Burton’s “Batman.” Here’s the thing, I’m also a huge fan of actor John Cusack and writer/director Cameron Crowe. If you need any indication of how much I love this movie, “Say Anything” is tattooed on my right arm. “Say Anything” is the definitive 1980s teen romance with Lloyd Dobler being the ideal model of a boyfriend. (Runner-up: “Batman”)

COURTESY OF NEW LINE CINEMA

1990: “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” 

There was a time when the ninja turtles were my everything. I had a tape with a couple of episodes of the cartoon that featured a trailer for the live-action film. I loved the cartoon but this was different. It was dark and atmospheric like the comic books that inspired the cartoon and toys, and the Jim Henson-created turtles looked real. The film deepened my love. I had a cassette of the film’s theme song, “Turtle Rhapsody” that I danced to constantly in my room. (Runner-up: “Tremors”)

COURTESY OF ORION PICTURES

1991: “Bill and Ted’s Bogus Journey” 

I vacillated on what my  first choice and runner up would be for 1991. I nearly chose “Addams Family,” but I prefer its 1993 sequel “Addams Family Values.” Alas, a certain dinosaur movie claimed that year. Ultimately, I went with another sequel that actually improves upon its predecessor. Sequels almost always just repeat the formula of the original, but “Bill and Ted’s Bogus Journey” largely throws out the time travel antics of “Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure” and goes on a bonkers adventure through heaven and hell featuring evil robots and an alien named Station. (Runner-up: “Addams Family”)

COURTESY OF PARAMOUNT

1992: “Wayne’s World”

On the surface, Wayne and Garth (Mike Myers and Dana Carvey) are clones of the dim-witted headbangers Bill and Ted, but “Wayne’s World” has more of a satirical edge than the “Bill and Ted” movies, with Wayne providing fourth-wall breaking commentary throughout that mocks filmmaking cliches. I’m a big “Saturday Night Live” fan, and this was my gateway to the show. My friend, Caleb Ring, had a camera and we recreated scenes as “Caleb’s World” and “Alec’s World.” Maybe they still exist in a dusty box somewhere. (Runner-up: “Reservoir Dogs”)

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1993: “Jurassic Park”

At 10 years old, I remember a mixture of excitement and nervousness about seeing Steven Spielberg’s adaptation of Michael Crichton’s sci-fi novel about a dinosaur theme park gone awry. I wanted to see, but would it be too scary? I vividly remember sitting in a darkened theater watching the T-Rex attack. I was scared but also mesmerized by the groundbreaking dinosaur effects. It was also my introduction to Jeff Goldblum, and he has made my life better ever since.   (Runner-up: “Mrs. Doubtfire”)

COURTESY OF MIRAMAX

1994: “Clerks” 

“Clerks” wasn’t my first introduction to writer/director Kevin Smith (that was 1999’s “Dogma”), but working at both a convenience and video store, the plight of its New Jersey clerks spoke to me. I would even write my own script set in a video store that years later I would convert into a play that was performed in a New York theater festival. Last year, I was lucky enough to interview Smith and tell him that. (Runner-up: “Pulp Fiction”)

  COURTESY OF DISNEY

1995: “A Goofy Movie” 

Goofy has always been my favorite Disney cartoon character. This movie is significant because it is the first movie review I ever wrote. It was an assignment for sixth-grade English. I received an A, which sent me down the path to where I am today. It still remains one of my favorite movies for its strong father-son story, offbeat humor and the excellent songs by the fictional popstar Powerline. (Runner-up: “Before Sunrise”)

COURTESY OF DIMENSION

1996: “Scream”

Growing up, I wasn’t a horror kid. I was more likely to watch the Muppets take Manhattan than Jason. But by 1996, I was already a fan of Mel Brooks and Monty Python and had a growing understanding of parody. The idea of “Scream” being both a satire and an example of the slasher genre intrigued me. The humor made the scares more palatable and piqued my interest into further exploration of the horror genre. (Runner-up: “Jerry Maguire”)

HOLLYWOOD PICTURES

1997: “Grosse Pointe Blank” 

For years, John Cusack was my celebrity man crush because he was the perfect balance of vulnerability, sarcastic wit and nonchalant coolness. All of that is on display here as Martin Blank, a hitman who decides to go to his 10-year high school reunion. Also, I often discover music from movies, and this film’s killer soundtrack (pun intended) introduced me to a lot of great punk and New Wave music, including The Clash’s “Rudie Can’t Fail,” The Violent Femme’s “Blister in the Sun” and The English Beat’s “Mirror in the Bathroom.” (Runner-up: “Good Will Hunting”)

COURTESY OF PARAMOUNT

1998: “The Truman Show”

Like many ’90s kids, I became obsessed with Jim Carrey’s style of comedy. I drove my family crazy shouting catch phrases like “allllll righty then” and “ssssssmokin’.” But ‘The Truman Show” was different. It was still funny, but in a more subtle, satirical way, and showed that Carrey had dramatic range. I was 15 when it came out, and it made me feel clever that I was able to pick up on the film’s commentary. (Runner-up: “The Wedding Singer”)

COURTESY OF FOX 2000 PICTURES

1999: “Fight Club” 

My love of social critique and satire continued to grow with “Fight Club.” I clearly remember watching “Fight Club” in a theater and my jaw literally dropping upon getting to the big twist. Not many people saw “Fight Club” in theaters, so my friends didn’t believe me when I said it was great, especially since I couldn’t explain why without spoiling it. It’s a film that not only holds up to repeat viewing but benefits from it as there are Easter eggs hidden throughout. (Runner up: ”Dogma”)

COURTESY OF COLUMBIA PICTURES

2000: “Almost Famous”

Around this time, I made a decision that I wanted to be a film critic, so Cameron Crowe’s autobiographical film about a teenage rock journalist in the 1970s hit me in all the right places. The protagonist is an awkward, geeky kid in love with and in awe of the rock world and that was me with movies. When I became a journalist, I only learned to love this movie more for everything it gets absolutely right. (Runner up: “High Fidelity”)

COURTESY OF UNIVERSAL

2001: “Josie and the Pussycats”

There are absolutely better films that came out in 2001 but I continue to stand by this silly satire of the music industry and consumerism. I’ve been a defender of this film since it came out. I even had the poster up in my college dorm room. It did not make me cool but, in a just world it would have. The original songs are genuinely great, and the cast, especially Alan Cumming as a villainous record label flunky, is perfect. (Runner up “The Royal Tenenbaums”)

COURTESY OF UNITED ARTISTS

2002: “Igby Goes Down”

Growing up in rural Maine, I didn’t have access to a lot of independent films, but that changed when I went to Keene State College to study film. Keene had two theaters that showed indie films: The Colonial Theatre and the on-campus Putnam Theatre. “Igby Goes Down” was one of the films I fell in love with while at KSC. It’s essentially a modern riff on “The Catcher in the Rye,” but with a more likable lead played by Kieran Culkin. There’s also an amazing supporting cast, including Susan Sarandon, Jeff Goldblum, Bill Pullman, Claire Danes, Ryan Phillippe, Amanda Peet and Jared Harris. (Runner up: “About a Boy”)

COURTESY OF LIONSGATE

2003: “Shattered Glass” 

While at Keene State College, I was able to go to collegiate journalism conventions. At one of them, there was an early screening of “Shattered Glass,” which tells the story of Stephen Glass (Hayden Christensen), a journalist who fabricated dozens of articles while working at The New Republic. The film instilled in me a desire to be an ethical journalist with integrity. It also has one of my all-time favorite lines: “If I were to throw a party where all we did was play Monopoly, would you guys come?” It’s absolutely something I’d say. I just wish that it wasn’t said by Glass. (Runner-up: “Lost in Translation”)

COURTESY OF WORKING TITLE

2004: “Shaun of the Dead” 

Edgar Wright has become one of my favorite directors for how perfectly constructed all his films are. His first film, a zombie movie set in England that he co-wrote with star Simon Pegg, is the ideal genre blend of horror, comedy, romantic comedy and drama. This is the first film in what became dubbed the Cornetto trilogy, a trio of genre-bending films directed by Wright and starring Pegg and Nick. While it is mostly played for laughs, the dramatic moments hit hard every single time. (Runner-up: “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind”)

COURTESY OF DREAMWORKS

2005: “Wallace and Gromit and the Curse of the Were-Rabbit” 

I was already a big fan of the stop-motion animation Wallace and Gromit shorts, so I was thrilled the English human and dog duo were making their feature film debut. I was in England getting my master’s in journalism at the University of Westminster when the film was in theaters. I went to visit my friend Natalie Toy in Hull to see it, and watching a film that is so thoroughly British in England is a memory I cherish. (Runner-up: “Batman Begins”)

COURTESY OF SONY PICTURES

2006: “Stranger Than Fiction” 

This is a film that takes a high-concept — a man (Will Ferrell) suddenly finds his mundane life the subject of a voice-over narration only he can hear — and executes it with humor, heart and intelligence. A dialed back Ferrell gives one of his best performances, and he’s surrounded by a great cast, including Emma Thompson, Dustin Hoffman, Queen Latifah, Tony Hale and Maggie Gyllenhaal. The film features some of my favorite romantic moments, including Ferrell playing and singing “Whole Wide World” on guitar and giving “flours” to Gyllenhaal’s baker character. (Runner-up: “Little Miss Sunshine”)

COURTESY OF DREAMWORKS

2007: “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” 

Tim Burton’s film adaptation of Stephen Sondheim’s musical about a vengeful barber (Johnny Depp) and his partnership with the baker Mrs. Lovett (Helena Bonheim Carter) was my first introduction to the material. While liberties were taken, Burton was the perfect person to transition it from the stage to screen. I immediately fell in love with it. I’ve since seen it on stage three times and had a Sweeney Todd movie marathon with my friend Brian McElhiney in which we uncovered other obscure versions of the story, including one from 1936. (Runner-up: “Juno”)

COURTESY OF WARNER BROS.

2008: “The Dark Knight”

Christopher Nolan's second film in his Batman trilogy is the strongest and is not only one of the best superhero films ever made but a great film regardless of genre. Heath Ledger’s Joker is an iconic film performance for the ages. His performance is the glue that holds the film together, but the rest of the cast, including Aaron Eckhart as Harvey Dent, and the slick storytelling proved that a comic book movie could and should be taken seriously. (Runner-up “Iron Man”)

COURTESY OF PIXAR

2009: “Up”

Pixar has a history of making animated films that make adults cry, but with “Up” they weren’t messing around. The first 10 minutes, which shows the entire course of a relationship, has the power to crack even the most stone-faced viewer. The rest of the film is the charming adventure of a balloon salesman (Ed Asner) who attaches thousands of balloons to his house so he can fly to the mythical Paradise Falls. This film will always have a special place in my heart because it was the theme of my wedding. Adventure is out there everyday with my wife, Ashley.  (Runner-up ”Inglourious Basterds”)

COURTESY OF UNIVERSAL

2010: “Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World” 

Director and co-writer Edgar Wright’s adaptation of Bryan Lee O’Malley’s six-part graphic novel — a pastiche of comic books, video games, anime, romantic comedies, rock musicals, sitcoms, kung-fu movies and even a dash of Bollywood — immediately spoke to me. I became obsessed. I read the books, played the games, bought the toys, listened to the soundtrack and even got a tattoo of Scott Pilgrim and Ramona Flowers. I connected with it in a way that put it alongside my childhood favorites. As I get older, it only becomes more emotionally resonant. (Runner-up: “TRON: Legacy”)

COURTESY OF SONY PICTURE CLASSICS

2011: “Midnight in Paris” 

My relationship with Woody Allen films has become a complicated one. What he may or may not have done in his personal life colors his work, but can you separate the person from the art? I have to because so many of his earlier works helped shape me. This whimsical time travel comedy with Owen Wilson hobnobbing with literary and artistic idols in 1920s Paris is Allen’s last truly great film. It is a funny and thoughtful exploration of nostalgia. (Runner-up: “The Muppets”)

COURTESY OF MARVEL

2012: “The Avengers”

Marvel Studios experiment in creating a shared universe of superheroes paid off with Joss Whedon’s “Avengers,” which brought together Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), Captain America (Chris Evans), Thor (Chris Hemsworth), the Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) and Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner) for the first time. For better or worse, Marvel has continued to further expand their cinematic universe and experiment with serialized storytelling in film, but this first crossover event still holds up and is wildly entertaining. (Runner-up: “Looper”)

COURTESY OF WORKING TITLE

2013: “The World’s End” 

This the final installment of co-writer/director Edgar Wright’s Cornetto trilogy, a series of genre homages starring Simon Pegg and Nick Frost. “The World’s End” lampoons alien invasion films but is also a surprisingly sincere exploration of alcoholism with Pegg’s Gary King trying to recreate the best day of his life: a pub crawl he did with his friends as a teen. This is Wright’s third film on my list. I adore his storytelling and visual style. Everything is carefully constructed and paid off. Plus, I regularly quote the “Let’s boo-boo” line from his film. (Runner-up: “Pacific Rim”)

COURTESY OF FOX SEARCHLIGHT

2014: “The Grand Budapest Hotel” 

Idiosyncratic filmmaker Wes Anderson has a style all his own, including eccentric characters, deadpan humor, absurdist flourishes and a mise-en-scene in which everything is framed symmetrically. “Grand Budapest Hotel,” which centers on the misadventures of a hotel lobby boy (Tony Revolori) and a concierge (Ralph Fiennes), is possibly the most distilled version of Anderson’s particular brand of filmmaking. Anderson embraces the ridiculous and finds the beauty in it. (Runner-up: “The Lego Movie”)

COURTESY OF WARNER BROS.

2015: “Mad Max: Fury Road” 

Director George Miller returned to the “Mad Max” franchise 30 years after the previous installment, but this is not a shameless cash grab. This is pure action filmmaking of the highest order. “Fury Road” is a visceral, nearly non-stop chase. But this isn’t faceless or mindless action. The film has personality to spare, including a character playing a flame-throwing guitar. As there’s little dialogue, this is also an example of strong visual storytelling. (Runner-up: “Inside Out”)

COURTESY OF SUMMIT

2016: “La La Land” 

After coming out of “La La Land,” I posted this on Facebook: “For anyone who has ever created something, done something artistic or has simply been passionate about something, ‘La La Land’ will speak to your soul.” After seeing writer/director Damien Chazelle’s exuberant, funny and ever-so-slightly heartbreaking musical about a jazz musician (Ryan Gosling) and an actress (Emma Stone) trying to find success and love in Los Angeles, I wanted to create. I began rewriting an old script that would eventually be performed in New York City in 2018. (Runner-up: “Yoga Hosers”)

COURTESY OF MARVEL

2017: “Thor: Ragnarok” 

This is my favorite film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe thanks to director Taika Waititi providing a much-needed tonal shift to the Thor (Chris Hemsworth) character. Waititi is a quirky filmmaker with an offbeat sense of humor that managed to shake things up at a time when the Marvel formula was starting to become a bit too familiar. “Ragnarok” remembers that comic book movies are supposed to be fun. It is colorful, funny and ridiculous, but also has strong character moments. Plus, Jeff Goldblum at his most Goldblumiest.(Runner-up “Baby Driver”)

COURTESY OF WARNER BROS.

2018: “A Star is Born”

Co-writer/director/star Bradley Cooper’s “A Star is Born” is the fourth filmed version of the story of a fading star meeting and falling in love with an undiscovered talent (Lady Gaga), and using what pull he has left to make her a star. The first 30 minutes are pretty much perfect and the rest of the film builds on that promise. I’ve only seen the film once and I can still vividly visualize scenes and the emotions attached to them. (Runner-up “A Simple Favor”)

COURTESY OF COLUMBIA PICTURES

2019: “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”

Writer/director Quentin Tarantino is one of my favorite filmmakers. I even taught a class on him for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. “Once Upon a Time,” Tarantino’s love letter to Hollywood in 1969, is basically a hang-out movie centered on a has-been TV actor (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his stuntman (Brad Pitt). In the background, Tarantino offers a revisionist history of the Manson family. It’s rich with location and character detail, and is both hilarious and unexpectedly poignant. (Runner-up: “Booksmart”)

COURTESY OF WARNER BROS.

2020: “Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn”

Margot Robbie’s portrayal of Harley Quinn was the best thing in 2016’s “Suicide Squad,” but this film is what made Harley one of my favorite DC characters and led to a further exploration of the character. Robbie is joined by an assortment of strong female heroes, including Black Canary (Jurnee Smollett-Bell), The Huntress (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) and detective Renee Montoya (Rosie Perez) to face off against the sadistic Black Mask (Ewan McGregor). This is the first comic book film directed and written by women, and the strong female perspective makes it unique and vital. (Runner-up: “Freaky”)

COURTESY OF SONY PICTURES

2021: “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” 

As previously mentioned, “Ghostbusters” has been a huge part of my life, so I was thrilled when this long-awaited second sequel was announced. (For the record, I do genuinely love the 2015 remake). While the original ghostbusters only make a cameo appearance, this is a loving tribute to the late Harold Ramis (who co-wrote the first two films and starred as Egon) that passes the torch to a group of kid ghostbusters led by the amazing Mckenna Grace. This is nostalgia done right. Plenty of laughs, action and, yes, tears. (Runner-up: “The Mitchells Vs. the Machines”)

COURTESY OF A24

2022: “Everything Everywhere All at Once” 

This completely bonkers multiverse adventure is difficult to describe but is a fully engrossing mix of sci-fi, martial arts, comedy and family drama. It is a terrific showcase for Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan and Stephanie Hsu. Its sincerely sold themes of optimism, kindness and love gives it weight and heart. Quan was in “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” and “The Goonies” in the 1980s, but hadn’t acted in 30 years. He’s so good here, it makes me sad that we missed on decades of performances from him. (Runner-up: “Glass Onion”)

[mastermindmp3]

rick moranis was such good casting for seymour. he is also SUCH BAD casting for seymour.

[lithuanianking]

Heyyyy

I always feel so good finding lsoh fans, it's good for the soul 😭😭😭

How do u feel abt the 2003 bway version??? Because I highkey love it and no one seems to care abt it but KERRY BUTLER AS AUDREY OWNS MY LIFE?????

Ok I love the brodway version aswell it's almost perfect casting!

Kerry butler adds a new kinda take on audery

Hunter foster is the Seymour ever. This is obviously post movie so the general public doesn't except Seymour too look like lee wilkoffs balding Seymour.instead they except a rick moranis Seymour. Hunter foster delivers that nerdness perfectly,he's one of my favorite Seymours.

Speaking of favorites douglas sills oh my god I love his orin so much omg. In a world of elvis wannabes he is the outlier and its amazing. He also is the first orin go hold that I long and the rasp he does affter?litterly to die for

They also have one of the best versions of mushnik and son aka my favorite song.

On the topic of songs they added a bunch and while a lot went unused they still provide some background for the charcthers

Also fun fact Connie grapho who directed the 2003 brodway little shop of horrors was howard ashmens assistant and lee wilkoff's wife (aka the original Seymour)

So yes I very much enjoy the 2003 brodway version

[greensparty]

Remembering Joe Flaherty 1941-2024

Sad news that comedy legend Joe Flaherty has died at 82. I don't use the word Legend lightly. As a part of Second City in both Toronto and Chicago, he was a cast member / writer / producer on the brilliant sketch comedy show SCTV (1976-1981), SCTV Network (1981-1983), and SCTV Channel (1983-1984). Talk about a meeting of the comedic minds: you had Flaherty along with John Candy, Robin Duke, Eugene Levy, Andrea Martin, Rick Moranis, Catherine O'Hara, Harold Ramis, Tony Roasto, Martin Short, and Dave Thomas doing some of the most LOL sketches in TV history. He won two Emmys for writing on the show He did so many awesome impressions and characters, notably Count Floyd, the scary TV movie host. He brought that character back for a short film shown at Rush's 1984 concert tour and also for the live action portions of the animated The Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimley (1988-1989). He played so many other great characters like Caballero, the owner of the SCTV station, and co-host of Farm Report. SCTV was so good and so much comedy that came after was influenced by it. Conan O'Brien was said he learned so much from SCTV but the biggest thing was to do something funny until it's not funny anymore.

Count Floyd

One of my favorite scene-stealing moments from him was as the Western Union rep in Back to the Future Part II. He shows up with a delivery for Marty!

Flaherty makes a special delivery in Back to the Future Part II

Other notably performances included Used Cars, Stripes, Johnny Dangerously, Club Paradise, One Crazy Summer, Innerspace, Happy Gilmore, Detroit Rock City, and as the dad on Freaks and Geeks (1999-2000).

The link above is the obit from Hollywood Reporter.

[shyloudpanda]

Just watched Joe Flaherty do an interview with David Letterman for Maniac Mansion. There's a 12 part series of SCTV cast interviews. Just started part 7 and Marty really holds on to those bits. ANYWAY! This interview, apparently Joe came on after Cher, and he couldn't have been on for more than 5 mins. What the heck! I'm shookth, actually bewildered. Unless he did something for Freaks and Geeks, I don't think he'll be on again. Last time he was in part 1! These are like 3 hr videos, part 1 started in '83. Part 7 is a decade later.

Seems like he's a bigger name in Canada, but still. Good thing Rick Moranis did some stuff (I love Andrea Martin but I can't watch her or Catherine's interviews.) or my relationship with Marty would be strained until OMITB 3!

[onesingulartheaterkid]

Gosh, Rick Moranis as Seymour Krelborn is literally my favorite thing. it’s been so long since ive watched the movie but ack.

I saw him in Ghostbusters and those weird Honey, I Shrunk the Kids movies wayyy before lsoh, but any time I see him I go “ITS THE GUY FROM LITTLE SHOP!” because he was just that good of a Seymour.

[paintedwarpony]

C2E134 HIGHLIGHTS OF THE NIGHT

Nordverse*

Travis/Cast gigglefits over Travis "eating" Blackwillow and then turning into a Nordverse hacker*

"WHY CAN'T I BE THE ONE!?"

Travis being so resigned to being a part of the Nordverse

Matt Long Suffering Sigh*

Giant Burp

Ashley's insane shirt and chaos channeling for CritRole Charities announcement*

Essek using gravity magic to clear the tunnel

Dagen and some rangers alive

Cad Nat 1 Athletics Check

"Beauroto"

The M9 still not realizing Essek got a long rest

Matt just vibing as he describes his world

Cast getting distracted by talking about Rick Moranis and Honey I Shrunk The Kids

Divine Sense triggers

"Are we poking this badger?"

Necromancy: that's my favorite

MIGHTY NEIN CHECK IN

Yasha channeling Chaos Entity Ashley: We should just check... *

Frumpkin in the goggles

Sprinkle*

Beau and Veth holding hands

Lucky Jade Dice

Talking to Dead Tyffal as Cree

"That elf got Big Lebowskied."

Mention of Campaign 1: Bidet*

Cad melts a head

"I thought I should take an improve class after this..."

Yasha and Veth's Message connection when Caleb's message fails

Fjord casts Cure Wounds on Jester*

People bothering Caleb while he's casting

Classic Matt Mercer Fake Out

AEORIAN REVERSERS

Matt: Roll . . . -long suffering sigh x2-*

Caleb identifying the robe, it being non-magical and Yasha telling him he's wrong

"Two giant sex monsters!"

The whole sex monster conversation

Mention of Molly*

More Cast Gigglefits at Veth's assessment of the sex monster scene*

Talking to a Dead Head Part Deux

Travis mutters to having a headache

Brashaar in the Time Bubble

CHARLIE THE ROBOT

Matt having fun being a robot

Essek: . . . I don't trust it.

"Stay close."*

Stealthing for Two

Charlie vs. Sprinkle

Charlie blanking out talking about the Cognouza Ward

Asking Charlie (his) preferred pronouns

ENHANCE

Fjord: Superior society. No night vision. Lame... no offense Charlie...

Stealth Shimmy

Widofjord Crumbs Caleb and Fjord in the rear: Fans will love that*

"... Barbaque sauce."

Beauyasha PDA static kisses*

Caleb hair all poofed out with the static electricity

Using the Wizard World Tour Toys: Allura's Staff*

Mad dash with the Orb of Invulnerability (new spell)*

Cast screaming*

Cast howling to the battle horn*

Aeorian Hunters: Absorber and REVERSER

Cast cheer at making it in the Orb: Snuggle pile in the Dome*

"Thanks geuniea pig!"

Travis getting excited about Yasha Raging

AEORIAN REVERSER ON THE MOVE

Liam: That technicolor watermelon monster is not fucking around!

Entire Cast screaming when Essek gets hurt*

Liam (about Essek): AWE BUBBIE

"Duo Nancy."

ESSEK'S GRAVITY SINKHOLE*

"Spaghettified."

Essek Spellcasting Aethstics*

Fjord's animal curse returns

Cast getting excited about dndbeyond for real

"Center boy."

Ronin mentioned by Ashley*

Fjord rolling on the Wild Magic table x2

"Warladin"

Shadowgast Crumbs- Essek: Caleb are you alright? Caleb: No. Essek: Me either... *

Fjorester Combat Couples PDA*

Jester Nat 20 Axe HDYWDT

Fjord's hair and beard fall out

Travis/Fjord screaming*

"I think I look smooth."

Olympic!Fjord

Artagan!

Cree's Blades

The Scry

Dome snuggle pile part 2 and Essek being in the Dome for the first time *

Liam's Secrets

Eye Nightmare

Cliffhanger Ending*

It really was a good episode. For all the tension and stress thats been building up you still see that they're having fun and enjoying themselves and thats what its all about.

I love these lunatics.