Weirdest thing for me is that after I watched this video when it was originally posted, I started seeing Fitzcarraldo references everywhere. And I hadn't even heard of this movie before.
Dear Matt and Craig, Just wanted to say that the show is awsome and look forward to every episode. Even though the episodes are only on average about 15 min. I fell as though I was there and watched the movie with you guys on the old leather couch! I believe that I can speak for everyone watching and say that every new installment is funny, informative and a treat to watch. Keep it up guys and I I only hope there will be a season 2...
I was telling my dad about America's Caveman Ron Perlman just the other day! Such a classic bit, I'd forgotten how many of the recurring bits started this early
Hey guys, I think it would be interesting if you saw a concert film, namely Led Zeppelin's "The Song Remains the Same". It'd be different to do a movie like that, but possibly in a good way?
This made such a lasting impression on me when I watched it sometime in the early teens. The scene with pulling the boat up a cliff is stuck to my mind forever. Guess I have to watch it again soon, so thanks for this :)
Fun Fact: Kinski, in 2013, was accused by his eldest daughter, Pola, of incest and sexually abusing her. These accusation were also supported by his younger daughter, Nastassja.[
The thing I found most interesting about this movie was the dragging the boat over the hill...I was so interested I got the DVD that goes into great detail about how they actually drug the boat over the hill...amazing! Everyone should see 1956 Forbidden Planet with Walter Pidgeon, a young and serious Leslie Nielson, and a very hot Anne Francis...they got away with quite a bit for 1956. I assume a couple of sharp folks like you have seen it, but I am sure many of the commenters haven't.
This has seriously become one of my favorite series. I love the episodes where I've already seen the movie y'all are watching so I can relate, but I think I like the ones I haven't seen even more because I get to hear about movies I doubt I ever would have if I didn't see it here.
Just finished watching Fitzcarraldo, guys. Have to say I agree that the movie felt a bit slow to me, but overall I found it rather fascinating. Love the show!
If you'd like to see Michael Crichton do something different from Jurassic Park, you could try 1978's The Great Train Robbery, which he directed based on his own novel, starring Sean Connery, Donald Sutherland, and Lesley-Anne Down.
I have yet to see Fitzcarraldo, however I've seen Aguirre, also starring Kinski in the Amazon rain forest, though this time as a Spanish Conquistador. Awesome movie!
i Enjoyed the delay in the joke that ends "..or not". I think Matt said Fitz plays music that solves the anger issue of the natives, Craig says something about the movie seen having everything it needs, then the spear comes through the ship.
also i decided to watch Paint Your Wagon it was such a good movie i went out of my way to get the soundtrack when your depressed and sing a can of beans and the best things in life are dirty you get a feel for everything plus every guy knows playing in the dirt is always fun so thank you for showing me this amazingt 3 hour long movie....yes i did take breaks in between ....including during the intermission lol good job guys :D
I highly recommend the film, "The Fall," directed by Tarsem Singh, starring Lee Pace and Catinca Untaru. It's a movie not many seem to know about and it's a movie more people ought to watch!
I would humbly suggest The Adventures Of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension. I remember reading ads for the movie in Marvel comic books when I was growing up, and never managed to persuade anyone to go and see it. When I was older, I was stunned at the madness of the entire production - and I hope you will be as well. ...but you've probably Seen It!
For SCENE IT can I suggest - Come And See (1981) After finding an old rifle, a young boy joins the Soviet Army and experiences the horrors of World War II. Also Smilla's Sense Of Snow.(1997) Mysery/Suspense story surrounding the death of a young boy who fell from a roof. A neighbor believes it was murder since the boy was afraid of heights. Also, nice episode. I haven't seen Fitzcarraldo but I saw the documentary (Burden Of Dreams) which was very inspiring to watch.
I love Welcome to the Basement, its really and its like sitting next to you guys watching a movie. It might be hard to find but the canadian zombie movie Pontypool (2008). It very different and thrilling and inventive. Even if you dont review it is a must see! keep up the great work
Two suggestions from Australian cinema that are favorites down there, though they are newer than what you've been showing. Kenny - haven't met anyone who saw and didn't enjoy this movie though few have seen it. Mockumentary about a guy taking care of porta potties. The Castle - Classic underdog story
OOOHH! I've finally figured out which movie you should watch! I'm excited about it because it's a really really cool movie. It is "Sita Sings the Blues."
How about some early John Carpenter. His 1974 sci-fi comedy "Dark Star" is a ton of fun if taken with a pinch of salt. Loving the work guys, keep it up.
I really hope this suggestion makes the "Seen it!" segment. A multi gengre film starring Christopher Lee, Edward Woodward and Britt Ekland. Directed by Robin Hardy, it is a horror/mystery/crime/musical-movie sprinkled with realistic depictions of ancient pagan practices. I am of course talking about the british classic The Wicker Man (1973). Afterwards you could watch the version from 2006 with Nicholas Cage (Step away from the bike!) for a prime example of how not to do a remake.
I'm going to once again suggest that you guys watch Alan Parker's "The Commitments" It's really wonderful and has a cast made up of mostly non-actors who actually sing and play their own instruments.
Hey! Jurassic Park is my favorite book and movie of all time you guys! (referring to Matt and Craig) And I hope you realized that Crichton has since passed.
Seen It: Ravenous? 1999 - Guy Pearce and Robert Carlyle. To me this is more than a story about cannibalism. It is an epic morality tale. I saw this late at night on cinemax a long time ago and after the opening scene I was totally hooked. To me this was a very original film so I really enjoyed it. Has a small cult following but did not do well overall. I try to get all my friends to watch it. Nobody has liked it yet.
I've been able to work in a legitimate reason based on the content of the episode to recommend the following movie for 4 months now, but I can't for this one. So, I'll just recommend it. Arsenic and Old Lace!
I recommend 'The Bothersome Man' (Den Brysomme Mannen) from 2006. It's a true genre-buster, and I don't use that label lightly. I'd be surprised if you've already seen it.
Don't know if you guys are that much into the genre, but check out Byosoku 5 Centimeters (5 Centimeters per Second)(2007) by Makoto Shinkai. One of the finest stories of love and loss I've ever seen.
Hi Guys! :D Just wanted to share with you that while at an Academic Challenge meet, the final question of the match that would decide who would win the entire tournament or not was about this movie :) I was able to win, only through your pure awesomeness! Thank you so much!
(If you haven't already) You guys should really watch Sam Peckinpah's - 'Bring me the Head of Alfredo Garcia'. Warren Oates best performance (a close second is his performance as Sergeant Hulka in 'Stripes') It is a great movie for Welcome to the Basement.
I'm a huge Herzog and Kinski fan. Thank you for making this, sinse almost no one seems to even hint at their excistance when it comes to online movie stuff :P
Great show! I think you guys should watch Return to Oz. It's the sequel (sort of) to the Wizard of Oz, made in 1985. It's a weird one, but oddly very enjoyable (especially if you like puppets and old school effects).
Please do one of my all-time favorites, Fandango (1985). The directorial debut of Kevin Reynolds, it bombed at the box office, in my opinion, because it had an awful trailer that made people think it was a wild, college, road trip movie, and was instead a deeply compelling look into the transition to manhood. The soundtrack, which you cannot buy, is also amazing. Judd Nelson and Suzy Amis' debut films and Kevin Costner's first, and possibly best, lead role.
I don't think anyone has used this format, so here goes: I WANT MY "Abre los ojos," directed by Alejandro Amenábar, featuring pre-American market Penelope Cruz, and a lot of surreal "Buh?" You can't go to church until you do!
Once Fitzcarraldo bought the boat, I said to myself, "just make an opera house out of the boat!" After Fitz battles head hunters, faces mutiny, carves a path over a mountain to drag his boat over and survives river rapids, he says to himself, "I know, I'll just make an opera house out of the boat!" I could'a saved Fitz a whole lot of trouble, LOL!
If you can get it, I'd love to see you guys talk about Came A Hot Friday, a 1980s New Zealand film about two con men who enter a dysfunctional town and team up with a crazy Maori who thinks he's a Mexican bandito against the local robber baron.
You guys should definitely watch "Hellzapoppin'" from 1941. Its hilarious. Also, i doubt most people alive ever even heard of it so it would be great to give it some recognition on this show!
I like how eps are edited down, but any chance you could release extra videos for those who want even more of Welcome to the Basement? Perhaps with some bonus footage of clips of you guys while on the ol' leather couch?
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I can't believe this has been 8 years. This was the episode that sold me on the concept. Thank you for the years of entertainment!
10 years now. Hard to believe.
@@Trevin_Taylor but sadly soon to be without Craig
@@Rhewin Also one of my first episodes. Just rewatched. The crowning of America's Caveman.
Weirdest thing for me is that after I watched this video when it was originally posted, I started seeing Fitzcarraldo references everywhere. And I hadn't even heard of this movie before.
I want Matt Sloan's hair. Not like, on a platter or something. Just hair like his.
Aaaahhhh this is the origin of 'Ron Perlman; America's cave man'! (just watching the series again...)
i love when matt is presenting the movies, Craig"s anticipation and reaction is always so great
'I don't think the birds sing, they just screech in pain' What a quote
Dear Matt and Craig,
Just wanted to say that the show is awsome and look forward to every episode. Even though the episodes are only on average about 15 min. I fell as though I was there and watched the movie with you guys on the old leather couch! I believe that I can speak for everyone watching and say that every new installment is funny, informative and a treat to watch. Keep it up guys and I I only hope there will be a season 2...
Fitzcarraldo is great, but Aguirre is even better.
I was telling my dad about America's Caveman Ron Perlman just the other day! Such a classic bit, I'd forgotten how many of the recurring bits started this early
one of the crewmen played vadhino in pumaman
Mayan Thor! What a career.
i knew he looked familiar
I WANT MY OPERA HOUSE!!!!!!!!
and also a I WANT MY OPERA HOUSE t-shirt
This, in my opinion, is the best episode of Welcome to the Basement so far. The movie is unique, the analyzation is terrific , and the comedy is gold.
This is my new favorite Web Series, hands down!
19 minutes just flew by, y'all have a great show!
Hey guys, I think it would be interesting if you saw a concert film, namely Led Zeppelin's "The Song Remains the Same". It'd be different to do a movie like that, but possibly in a good way?
This made such a lasting impression on me when I watched it sometime in the early teens. The scene with pulling the boat up a cliff is stuck to my mind forever. Guess I have to watch it again soon, so thanks for this :)
This is definitely one of the classic WttB episodes
Are you related to Putney Swope? If not, check out the movie by the same name.
Finally watched Fitzcorraldo, you guys definitely got it.
I've never had such a good time watching someone watch a movie.
Actually this movie feels like an alternate Heart of Darkness, want to watch
This is the best thing on youtube.
Yes,this is what basement,should be,two men who know what they are talking about when it comes to the art of movie making,well done
Watch it. You must! I love the hell out of that movie.
Fun Fact: Kinski, in 2013, was accused by his eldest daughter, Pola, of incest and sexually abusing her. These accusation were also supported by his younger daughter, Nastassja.[
These get better and better, can't wait for the next one!
The thing I found most interesting about this movie was the dragging the boat over the hill...I was so interested I got the DVD that goes into great detail about how they actually drug the boat over the hill...amazing!
Everyone should see 1956 Forbidden Planet with Walter Pidgeon, a young and serious Leslie Nielson, and a very hot Anne Francis...they got away with quite a bit for 1956. I assume a couple of sharp folks like you have seen it, but I am sure many of the commenters haven't.
This has seriously become one of my favorite series. I love the episodes where I've already seen the movie y'all are watching so I can relate, but I think I like the ones I haven't seen even more because I get to hear about movies I doubt I ever would have if I didn't see it here.
Herzog is one the my personal favorite and greatest director of all time
11:28-11:46 - "The trees here are misery and the birds are in misery. I don't think they sing, they screech in pain" - LMAO!!! :)
Man I love this show.
Just finished watching Fitzcarraldo, guys. Have to say I agree that the movie felt a bit slow to me, but overall I found it rather fascinating. Love the show!
Have you seen The Good, The Bad, & The Weird? Incredible action packed Korean film.
If you'd like to see Michael Crichton do something different from Jurassic Park, you could try 1978's The Great Train Robbery, which he directed based on his own novel, starring Sean Connery, Donald Sutherland, and Lesley-Anne Down.
Entertaining and relaxing to watch, and getting some movie suggestions to watch when I'm bored... a pleasant experience... =3
I love this show, please do more,
I can't express how much I enjoy this series. Thanks again, guys.
I have yet to see Fitzcarraldo, however I've seen Aguirre, also starring Kinski in the Amazon rain forest, though this time as a Spanish Conquistador. Awesome movie!
18:17 marks the birth of Thee Iconic quote WTTBers say when mentioning Ron Perlman, "America's Caveman" 💀
i Enjoyed the delay in the joke that ends "..or not". I think Matt said Fitz plays music that solves the anger issue of the natives, Craig says something about the movie seen having everything it needs, then the spear comes through the ship.
also i decided to watch Paint Your Wagon it was such a good movie i went out of my way to get the soundtrack when your depressed and sing a can of beans and the best things in life are dirty you get a feel for everything plus every guy knows playing in the dirt is always fun so thank you for showing me this amazingt 3 hour long movie....yes i did take breaks in between ....including during the intermission lol good job guys :D
I highly recommend the film, "The Fall," directed by Tarsem Singh, starring Lee Pace and Catinca Untaru. It's a movie not many seem to know about and it's a movie more people ought to watch!
I would humbly suggest The Adventures Of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension. I remember reading ads for the movie in Marvel comic books when I was growing up, and never managed to persuade anyone to go and see it. When I was older, I was stunned at the madness of the entire production - and I hope you will be as well.
...but you've probably Seen It!
"flavor flav " as they call him,is the brazilian actor grande othelo one of the biggest talents in history of dramaturgy.
For SCENE IT can I suggest -
Come And See (1981)
After finding an old rifle, a young boy joins the Soviet Army and experiences the horrors of World War II.
Also Smilla's Sense Of Snow.(1997) Mysery/Suspense story surrounding the death of a young boy who fell from a roof. A neighbor believes it was murder since the boy was afraid of heights.
Also, nice episode. I haven't seen Fitzcarraldo but I saw the documentary (Burden Of Dreams) which was very inspiring to watch.
I love Welcome to the Basement, its really and its like sitting next to you guys watching a movie. It might be hard to find but the canadian zombie movie Pontypool (2008). It very different and thrilling and inventive. Even if you dont review it is a must see! keep up the great work
The guy that he met in the railroad is Grande Otelo , Brazilian actor very well know , he passes away some years ago.
14:27 8 1/2, with the construction of the enormous structure that Fellini began before he even knew what it would be used for.
You guys need to see The Love Bug. Its a great movie with a cool car. What more could you want!
Two suggestions from Australian cinema that are favorites down there, though they are newer than what you've been showing.
Kenny - haven't met anyone who saw and didn't enjoy this movie though few have seen it. Mockumentary about a guy taking care of porta potties.
The Castle - Classic underdog story
I will continue to hold out hope that one day the two of you will watch Wild Zero.
OOOHH! I've finally figured out which movie you should watch! I'm excited about it because it's a really really cool movie. It is "Sita Sings the Blues."
You guys have excellent in-depth film analyses
You guys should also see the Back to the Future movies. They are my 4th favorite movie series and it has a somewhat crazy looking scientist.
My thoughts, exactly. RIP Michael Crichton!!!
This is a great series!
Opera or Terror at the Opera, it's an interesting Italian horror film. Weird but definitely a movie that provokes conversation.
I saw this film in a college geography class. probably the best course I ever attended.
I hope you guys do a season 2 next year :) Watching movies I have never heard of and having you guys analyze the film afterwords is very interesting.
Love the show guys have you seen the unsung movie The Man From Earth
How about some early John Carpenter. His 1974 sci-fi comedy "Dark Star" is a ton of fun if taken with a pinch of salt. Loving the work guys, keep it up.
Watch Everything is Illuminated. It may be quite recent (2005), and have Elijah Wood in it, but it is absolutely wonderful.
I think this is my favorite episode so far.. I think you're just beginning to hit your stride.
I really hope this suggestion makes the "Seen it!" segment. A multi gengre film starring Christopher Lee, Edward Woodward and Britt Ekland. Directed by Robin Hardy, it is a horror/mystery/crime/musical-movie sprinkled with realistic depictions of ancient pagan practices. I am of course talking about the british classic The Wicker Man (1973). Afterwards you could watch the version from 2006 with Nicholas Cage (Step away from the bike!) for a prime example of how not to do a remake.
I'm going to once again suggest that you guys watch Alan Parker's "The Commitments" It's really wonderful and has a cast made up of mostly non-actors who actually sing and play their own instruments.
How did Herzog get the money to make this movie?
Hey! Jurassic Park is my favorite book and movie of all time you guys! (referring to Matt and Craig) And I hope you realized that Crichton has since passed.
Please watch Starship Troopers. The incredible theme of satire, and campy feel make it a must watch for any movie-goer. Plus, it's fun!
Seen It: Ravenous?
1999 - Guy Pearce and Robert Carlyle. To me this is more than a story about cannibalism. It is an epic morality tale. I saw this late at night on cinemax a long time ago and after the opening scene I was totally hooked. To me this was a very original film so I really enjoyed it.
Has a small cult following but did not do well overall.
I try to get all my friends to watch it. Nobody has liked it yet.
The parrot part was hilarious
I've been able to work in a legitimate reason based on the content of the episode to recommend the following movie for 4 months now, but I can't for this one. So, I'll just recommend it. Arsenic and Old Lace!
8 1/2 is also one of those rare films about the impossibility/absurdity of its own creation.
I recommend 'The Bothersome Man' (Den Brysomme Mannen) from 2006. It's a true genre-buster, and I don't use that label lightly. I'd be surprised if you've already seen it.
I WANT MY OPERA HOUSE!!! Ahh Welcome to the Basement makes me happy in ways nothing else could. Please give us more!!!
I wish it was on Netflix. I love that movie.
Have you seen The Signal? I saw it on Starz at like 4 am and it blew me away.
I love this movie! Easily one of herzog and kinskis best!
I'd be surprised if they hadn't seen this gem.
Don't know if you guys are that much into the genre, but check out Byosoku 5 Centimeters (5 Centimeters per Second)(2007) by Makoto Shinkai. One of the finest stories of love and loss I've ever seen.
You guys should see the movie Four Rooms and or In the Mouth of Madness, I enjoyed both greatly.
Ip Man. A dramatic take on a martial arts movie.
Hi Guys! :D
Just wanted to share with you that while at an Academic Challenge meet, the final question of the match that would decide who would win the entire tournament or not was about this movie :) I was able to win, only through your pure awesomeness! Thank you so much!
(If you haven't already) You guys should really watch Sam Peckinpah's - 'Bring me the Head of Alfredo Garcia'. Warren Oates best performance (a close second is his performance as Sergeant Hulka in 'Stripes') It is a great movie for Welcome to the Basement.
I'm a huge Herzog and Kinski fan. Thank you for making this, sinse almost no one seems to even hint at their excistance when it comes to online movie stuff :P
Oh you have to watch "Der Krieger und die Kaiserin" by German director Tom Tyker, better known for "Run Lola Run".
Have you guys seen Mr. Holland's Opus? If not, I really suggest you watch it will bring up great topics for discussion.
Great show! I think you guys should watch Return to Oz. It's the sequel (sort of) to the Wizard of Oz, made in 1985. It's a weird one, but oddly very enjoyable (especially if you like puppets and old school effects).
Super Fuzz!! A 1980 classic starring Terence Hill as a cop with super powers, until he sees the color red.
I've yet to watch Fitzcarraldo, but I love and have watched Burden of Dreams a few times.
Please do one of my all-time favorites, Fandango (1985). The directorial debut of Kevin Reynolds, it bombed at the box office, in my opinion, because it had an awful trailer that made people think it was a wild, college, road trip movie, and was instead a deeply compelling look into the transition to manhood. The soundtrack, which you cannot buy, is also amazing. Judd Nelson and Suzy Amis' debut films and Kevin Costner's first, and possibly best, lead role.
I don't think anyone has used this format, so here goes: I WANT MY "Abre los ojos," directed by Alejandro Amenábar, featuring pre-American market Penelope Cruz, and a lot of surreal "Buh?" You can't go to church until you do!
Once Fitzcarraldo bought the boat, I said to myself, "just make an opera house out of the boat!" After Fitz battles head hunters, faces mutiny, carves a path over a mountain to drag his boat over and survives river rapids, he says to himself, "I know, I'll just make an opera house out of the boat!" I could'a saved Fitz a whole lot of trouble, LOL!
So, I guess that was another theme in the movie in that his opera house was right under his nose for much of his struggles and he didn't notice it.
If you can get it, I'd love to see you guys talk about Came A Hot Friday, a 1980s New Zealand film about two con men who enter a dysfunctional town and team up with a crazy Maori who thinks he's a Mexican bandito against the local robber baron.
Have you watched If You Could See What I Hear. Marc Singer. Who knew that being blind could be so much fun???
Agreed!
7:15 I just realized that's the guy who played the mentor in The Pumaman
Have you seen "Adams Apples"? A lovely dark and philosophical danish comedy.
You guys should definitely watch "Hellzapoppin'" from 1941. Its hilarious. Also, i doubt most people alive ever even heard of it so it would be great to give it some recognition on this show!
Awesome!!
America's Caveman... Priceless !
I like how eps are edited down, but any chance you could release extra videos for those who want even more of Welcome to the Basement? Perhaps with some bonus footage of clips of you guys while on the ol' leather couch?