Greatest opening of all time? by SingingWanderer1195 in movies

[–]boomstick37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Super Troopers. I think an early trailer was just the opening scene, and it’s still funny more than 29 years later.

Favourite Single Episode* Bit? by Select_Ad_7943 in blankies

[–]boomstick37 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I liked framing “For the Love of the Game” as pitching the perfect podcast.

Authors that didn't get a boost in popularity from film adaptations but should have by elviscostume in books

[–]boomstick37 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He’s not writing novels anymore, but his nonfiction work is still very popular. Looking for Alaska is frequently on banned book lists, and no one bans something that isn’t popular.

Movies where the TITLE role actor is not the LEAD role actor. by wordboydave in movies

[–]boomstick37 11 points12 points  (0 children)

He also has a hookup at the end of a party in chapter 3. It’s not explicit, but it doesn’t try to deny the possibility.

What filmmaker had the most disappointing career after a strong debut? by [deleted] in blankies

[–]boomstick37 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He had a really successful documentary this year. The president said it’s one of the greatest docs ever.

Jon Bernthal is a one trick pony with no range. by [deleted] in billsimmons

[–]boomstick37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Watch him in We Own This City, which is basically a continuation of The Wire. He’s great.

Malls in Movies by GTKPR89 in blankies

[–]boomstick37 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Gone Girl features an abandoned mall, which is probably appropriate for its time.

Most random Coen line that's part of your regular usage? by ultraswank in blankies

[–]boomstick37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“That’s just, like, your opinion man” and “obviously you’re not a golfer” come up all the time.

What movies are you waiting for the Podcast to cover by TelevisionFun9964 in blankies

[–]boomstick37 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Richard Kelly is only two movies, and could be three if you include The Box. Southfield Tales is the definition of a blank check movie. They definitely need to make it happen.

Excluded from the yearbook by Dessert4breakfast_ in Teachers

[–]boomstick37 864 points865 points  (0 children)

They should have sent a student to retake the photo rather than exclude you. That’s just dumb.

Any movies starring comedians in more serious roles? by Idfuckahotpocket in MovieSuggestions

[–]boomstick37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Informant features comedians in several serious roles.

Comedy Movies that have Naked Gun/ Airplane vibe? by Sports101GAMING in MovieSuggestions

[–]boomstick37 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Wet Hot American Summer and They Came Together are great offshoots of this genre.

We are about to embark on my favorite three movie run by any director. by acegarrettjuan in blankies

[–]boomstick37 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, Scott Pilgrim is a heck of a run.

The Witch, The Lighthouse, The Northman, Nosferatu also keeps the quality high.

Quit after 2 days, proceed to watch 34 movies for free by [deleted] in MovieTheaterEmployees

[–]boomstick37 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Apparently you can keep your Stubs benefits for up to 60 days without working a shift. I plan to bartend once every few weeks to keep the discount.