Sunrise (Welcome To The Basement)

[@pcwkid76]

"Who doesn't like a good sunrise?" "Vampires" Bless you Craig, that made my day.

[@tmrezzek5728]

Excellent analysis! Murnau had studied/worked with Max Rhinehart so the theater was in his blood. A huge admirer of this film was John Ford (also directing at Fox at the time.) Ford's own films took a giant technical leap after he saw Sunrise.

[@nathaniel4104]

Hey gents! I'm a big fan. I choose "Miami Connection" for your 50th show. The reason being-- it looks amazingly hilarious with solid Kung fun rock action. But most of all because my friend Tommy and I have not seen it, because Tommy, who got me into Welcome to the Basement, made me vow not to watch it until he was able to throw a party in its honor. Well it's been almost a year now and he's failed to throw a Miami Connection party, so what better way to get his lazy bum in gear than to have you guys watch it and inspire him!? Thanks and continue being awesome.

[@13Assface]

The Place Beyond the Pines (2012). Great movie and some really good acting.

[@SleepFan771]

F.W. Murnau's direction for Sunrise is so creative and cool for his era and Janet Gaynor's so endearing.

[@rbourgoine1]

i think you should watch "return of the killer tomatoes"! not only does it star the ever great George Clooney, it also is a spoof on horror movies and a cult classic. One of my favorite movies! Also wanted to let you know that ive been watching since the beginning and i always look forward to the new videos especially being stationed overseas. The videos are a nice way to get away from work and the military life. Keep them coming!

[@joaquinortega6269]

Have you seen Buckaroo Bonzai and the 8th Dimension? If not it should be watched.

[@SirGeeeO]

Craig sure does whistle funny

[@Dragonwing16]

I want you guys to see and talk about Tsotsi. It's a south african film with non professional actors but with some of the best acting i've seen in a long time. The main character is able to portray so much of his feeling just through his eyes, even as his character develops throughout the story. Very touching and entertaining movie. it also won the 2006 Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film and was nominated for the Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film in 2006. Watch Tsotsi.

[@nevet1212]

When you discussed appreciating old movie techniques I feel the same way about appreciating other old forms of production in all manors. When I went to Boston I looked at the old brick building and imagined the bricklayers and how every single brick had to be placed one by one.

[@ggg231fff]

"Cube" great bottle film about 5 people in a death maze. Also a film made in Canada. If you have seen it (seen it echo) tell me what you think. :-)

[@IamSnoogans]

I've been watching films from the silent era all my life (mostly comedies when I was younger) and didn't see this one till just last year. I have to say, it is my favorite non-talkie and one of my all-time favorite films period. This is a movie that I can watch multiple times and continuously enjoy.

[@Hawdkoah]

I love Sunrise. I saw one time in college and have been rewatching it ever since.

[@Catsandpixels]

As a fan of Film, I love Kuasawa. I think that Kuraswa's dreams would be amazing for your show because it captures the different facets of the human imagination. It tackles pressing environmental issues, moral dilemmas and so much more, all with out a clear cut plot but rather loosely connected scenes. in addition it is beautiful as only kurasawa films are.

[@davidwright2879]

First time watching this episode since listening to Nilsson Schmilsson for the first time. Got excited when I recognised it. Such a good album.

[@4Mr.Crowley2]

Craig, I am so glad you mentioned The Winter's Tale, which is a very interesting text to compare to this film (Shakespeare's "romances" or "problem plays" like TWT and The Tempest and Cymbeline all share that interesting texture of beginning with a tragedy construct, drifting into comedy, and then returning to the tragedy but concluding happily -- without a tragic resolution). I was also thinking of the City in Sunrise as a filmic Vanity Fair, the town in Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress which is very deceptive as it looks great, an ecstatic, nonstop party like Gatsby's mansion, but beneath the shiny surface it is empty. It has a shiny seductiveness that looks pretty but is soul-destroying as it doesn't deliver anything real or "true." Murnau was such a genius, and I love the way that the depiction of the City in Sunrise focuses on surfaces -- the beauty parlor, the camera and the photograph (and our couple doesn't "pose" as they are "true"), and the carnival/amusement park -- mirrors and games. Disguises vs the true self, etc.

[@jessicabudin]

We studied Sunrise at university, now one of my favourite movies! One of Murnau's greatest films :)

[@riproaringanus]

I've already mentioned it on a previous video by Kinji Fukasakus Battle Royale. One of the first foreign films I ever watched as a teenager and the entire film blew me away. Story, acting, unnecessary brutality and the fact that I was the same age as portrayed by the kids in the film. One of the best films I have ever watched and should definitely be considered for your show.

[@Mabase]

I see the album Signals by Rush behind you Matt! You have good taste in movies as well as good taste in music!

[@SleepFan771]

and Hendrix!

[@asylumchoir4586]

Dear “Welcome to the Basement,” 12 Monkeys, one drunk piggy, and two funny friends watching movies for us makes for #1 heck of a show! We are watching all of the back WTTB episodes in order and they are great. Came here from Beer and Board Games and not regretful in the least! Your takes on the films are fun, informative, and intriguing. Thank you for sharing your vast, impressive knowledge and candid experience giving us a wide array of perspective. Thank you to the crew for their wonderful work, the Big Leather Couch that makes every basement comfortable, and the affectionate felines that hop up and grace us with their contributions. You have some more fans for life; we love the movies!!! 🎥🎞🎬🎟👍💋👍💋

[@DantarBlade]

You should watch Yojimbo by Akira Kurosawa. More often found by American audiences because of its relationship to A Fistful of Dollars, this movie is an interesting look into Japanese culture and a lot of fun to boot. Of course, the story won't surprise you, but the value of measuring cultural adaptation to storytelling is worth it in my opinion.

[@hadrianromulus6688]

I really loved this episode and I will definitely watch Sunrise in the future, it looks like a wonderful movie. Really enjoyable to watch you both discuss the movie and show that some movies are truly timeless. Looking forward to the upcoming episodes!

[@grvypearl]

I think you should watch The Night of the Hunter with Robert Mitchum. He plays a preacher turned serial killer who's trying to steal money from a widow and her 2 kids. The song he sings while hunting them is sooo creepy. It's a good one.

[@margaretgoff6295]

Eagle vs. Shark! such a cute New Zealand made movie. One of my and my husband's favorite movie.

[@josephgarvin3998]

Weird suggestion for the 50th show movie - Taarka. Made in 2008, it is the first EVER movie made it its language, Seto. Seto is the language of a group of very isolated islands on the Estonian coast, and they have a tradition of ritual singing and Taarka is about one of their great singers, who was also despised for being a single mother and homeless. It also stars my girlfriend's sister in the lead role!

[@chipmunck98kid]

You guys should watch Princess Mononoke. One of Miyazaki's best and certainly would provide some thought-provoking conversation. Happy 50th you oldies

[@screenplaya4562]

Now that one of you has finally (taken my advice) and watched Xanadu, I can now proclaim this the best series on KZbin!

[@charles_van_doren]

"Play the new song about the jolly good fellow!"

[@happydappyman]

Ah so refreshing. Movies are all dialogue and exposition now.

[@Haggersword]

Saying it again Andrei Tarkovsky's Stalker. The movie that opened my eyes to the beauty of nature and the depths of a person's soul.

[@KevinLieber]

Zero dislikes. All is right in the world.

[@TheAthenaum]

One of my favorite films is "Enter the Void." Gasper Noe. Don't worry, this isn't irreversible. It's a fascinating story of a man, told in probably the most unique way possible. Definitely worth a watch guys.

[@williamfoss3400]

When I was a kid, I watched the sci-fi movie "Enemy Mine." It made a big impact on me. For the past several years, I've been too scared to rematch it, afraid that this big part of my childhood will seem stupid (like watching an old episode of Power Rangers today). If you guys could watch it for me, that would be ideal. Even if it's bad, maybe Craig can do for it what he did for "The Ghost and Mr. Chicken."

[@johnangelle5975]

My 50th episode pick is Alex Cox's Repo Man because repo man's always intense

[@OnemoreAddictinggame]

V for Vendetta. It's a fun movie filled with with some action but also has a message about government and corruption. Along with what symbols can do and what they can spark.

[@NerdStoryteller]

For the 50th episode, my vote is for either, They Live (1988 John Carpenter) or, THEM! (1954 Gordon Douglas). Both are very interesting Sci-Fi movies with strange but powerful messages behind them.

[@dorr213]

Kung Pow! Enter the Fist. It's a movie I and several fine people still reference. It's a kung fu action movie where the director has dubbed himself into the main cast and re-worked all of the dialogue and added his own scenes. It's completely bonkers and I will never stop loving it.

[@mormegil231]

Tarsem´s the Fall..Of the most beautiful movies ever made

[@ogami72]

I suggest the movie Upstream Color by the amazing Shane Carruth, director of Primer. It is one of the most original films I have ever seen. I do find it hard to describe the plot without missing an important layer and selling the film short. It is a story about two broken people, a thief, a "collector" and a worm....and you can watch it right here on KZbin even. I think the film deserves a much wider audience and you two seem to be two film lovers who would appreciate the beauty of this film and would look back proudly knowing you exposed your legion of fans to a film that is unlike anything else they have seen......and, if through some miscarriage of all that is holy and good, you do not select ot for episode 50, could you please at least address both it and Primer in the "Scene It" section. As always, thanks for keeping us entertained and keep up the great job you do with all your videos.

[@bliston78]

I feel as if I am enlightened and come away more intelligent in my Cinema knowledge after everyone of these episodes. You guys are doing a Great job, I look forward to every single episode and catching up on the ones I miss such as this one!

[@MrEvilshaggy]

Watch the Boondock Saints, it's one of my favorite movies from the 90's and soon to be a cult classic.

[@spicymanjones]

You two should watch Grave of the Fireflies. its a beautiful tragic movie, i dare you two not to cry.

[@TheJrs8705]

The movie" the Explorers" would be awesome for you guys to watch on the old leather couch. starring River Phoenix and a few others .this movie shows one of the best versions of a space ship ever.

[@kevinfoster9975]

Perfume: The Story of a Murderer. I've shown this movie to as many of my friends as possible, and the universal consensus afterwards is it's utterly bizarre, but still great

[@justinwagman7137]

I highly recommend either Terry Gilliam's Brazil or Time Bandits. They are both among my favorite films and are a good showcasing of Gilliam's talent as a director. If they don't end up on the show I at least hope they end up on seen it. What ever movie you pick I would like to say keep up the good work.

[@kazama2987]

for the next episode you might want to watch infernal affairs, the reasons why are that the soundtrack is really good, it was well acted and it was so good that hollywood made thier own version of it. to me its a great dramatic thiller set around cops and gangs with the great acting talent to make you focus not only on the fact of betrayal but also the emotional effect it has on the characters, I am not sure if I have sold this very well but if you havent seen it I highly recommend you have a look

[@OneSpiffingGent]

Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels! My favorite film, I've watched it many times out of pure love for a fantastic story of thievery, accidents, tomfoolery, and British accents! Of course the possibility exists you have "Seen It" so I'll stick to the genre and recommend: Layer Cake, Sexy Beast, 44 Inch Chest, The Long Good Friday, I'll Sleep when I'm Dead, Gangster no.1, Get Carter (1971), Croupier, and/or RockNRolla. All of these I have seen, and have great love and appreciation for them. Which oddly looks similar to my love and appreciation for you guys and your show. Cheers. PS. Guy Ritchie is also working on The Man from U.N.C.L.E. film! We can expect some Cold War action at its release in early 2015! Much excitement!

[@RandomNPC15]

Have you guys seen any Beckett on Film? That production of Waiting for Godot is absolutely wonderful.

[@henteimaster]

you should watch "spring summer, fall, winter, spring and summer" it has as such a very good sound track that you get lost in it and the story is just mesmerizing.

[@assasinsbear]

Phantom of the Paradise: its a different take on the Phantom of the opera story but with a pop music twist!

[@JamBear]

I absolutely love Scott Pilgrim, it's one of my favorites!

[@VonPunk]

Now that 'Sorcerer' is out again, you guys should watch it, its great and not many people have seen it.

[@austinsobek2665]

"In Bruges" is one I know a lot of people haven't seen. Not undergroind or anything. But it was the film debut of the theater director Martin McDonagh. Described as a dark comedy, but I found it to be a dark drama that had some humor. Worth a look. :D

[@Jeffen]

I would like for you to see Pandorum (2009) It is a sci-fi horror with a some really great twists and turns and you never know what is going to happen.

[@Jeseabell]

Love that movie.

[@mitchellruderman9434]

I posted this on the last video but I really think you guys would enjoy watching Bunraku. It's got a whole lot of America's Caveman and while the dialogue isn't superb the visuals and really astonishing and almost the entire movie is shot on sound stages, which is a nice shift from more recent action movies. It has a lot of heart and is all around a fun adventure that I would recommend to anyone any day of the week. Plenty of action, pretty colors, and narration by my favorite vocalist, Mike Patton of Faith No More and Mr. Bungle fame.

[@nickrester]

Here's my recommendation: If Matt hasn't seen the 1979 Hal Ashby film "Being There" you guys should watch it for the next episode. Starring Peter Sellers, this movie focuses on a man who was raised on television. I'm recommending this because it was one of the most challenging movies I've seen. It took a second viewing (and a reading of the novel) to really understand it. It's well written, well acted, funny at times, and poignant. It is a necessary addition to anyone's film lexicon. Hope you guys check it out.

[@majorgeek]

You guys should watch Last American Virgin. It is a really underrated early 80s classic. Since you were talking about movies with a tonal shift, Last American Virgin definitely fits the bill. It starts off as a typical 80s teen sex comedy, and then takes a dramatic turn in the third act and becomes really heartbreaking.

[@falloutfr3ak]

Again, I would recommend Phantom of the paradise (1974) The first movie directed by Brian DePalma, it stars William Finley as protagonist Winslow Leach and Paul Williams as the detestable record mogul Swan. The film has multiple influences, such as the Phantom of the Opera and Faust, and is also hailed as more rocky horror than the rocky horror picture show

[@kmaprod]

Yay, thanks for reading my comment. Man, I'm behind on these...

[@DaRealCheeseboy]

Have you guys seen American Psycho? I've always loved it from the amazing performance put forth by Christian Bale to the absurd dialogue about music and business cards and especially the confusing yet intriguing ending.

[@GreenbeanFloyd]

I find "The Third Man" to be three in one, also. Comedy then mystery then thriller. Thoughts?

[@charliedowney939]

I would like to recomend Snow Flower and the Secret Fan. It is one of the most beautiful movies I have seen. It involves friendship and tragedy. It is a great film.

[@xiaoxiao01]

im not the biggest movie fan and i wouldnt claim to know much about them, but there is one small french movie that got me to watch it over and over again, its a drama called "Léa", i dont want to say to much about it except that it takes on the struggles of a female student and how she has to make money to stay in school... i've seen a lot of hate towards that movie but i kinda like it just because i had to watch it multiple times :)

[@prowokator]

Have you guys seen Le Dernier Combat? It has jean Reno in it as the "brute". Came to my mind from La Jetee, which is awesome too.

[@Puckrocker]

kudos for referencing Southern Culture on the Skids.

[@shniglebop]

Phantasm. It's a fun, bizarre romp through a graveyard! Or, on a similar note, Children Shouldn't Play With Dead Things. It is the third film of Bob Clark, who went on to direct Porky's, A Christmas Story, and Black Christmas. Seen 'em?

[@Emgeho]

You should definitely watch Seven Psychopaths, it's fun, strange and has a great cast including Christopher Walken and Tom Waits. You would have all kinds of things to say about it and that's what makes this show so very awesome!

[@SideYardProjects]

Have you seen Brick? I saw it back in 2005 or 2006 when my brother brought the DVD home and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I've seen it several times since then and I always pick up on new things each time. If you guys haven't seen it you should definitely take the time to watch it.

[@krisnaisley]

I have suggested this before and since it has never been in the seen it portion of your show I shall once again suggest "The Living Wake" for your 50th film. It is an odd comedy that balances between the absurd and the macabre brilliantly. It is a mournful thing that so few people have watched it.

[@MikeOfKorea]

Thanks for the summary of the movie. I think I'll try to watch it.

[@BillDaButler]

I just noticed that you have "Nilsson Schmilsson" in the back ground. GREAT RECORD!

[@antiquebeast]

Phantom of the Paradise!

[@Themanwhocameback2]

if I had one movie to save during a fire, it would be my bluray of "Sunrise".

[@screenplaya4562]

I think for the 50th episode, you should each list 5-10 classics you haven't seen, match the lists, and watch a classic you both haven't seen.

[@bernardnjones]

I humbly suggest that you watch Princess Mononoke. That is the movie that started my appreciation of Japanese animation beyond the absurdity of many of the television anime shows. While paints a picture with traditional Japanese themes, I found it also really expresses concepts that people share universally. I count it as my favorite film, but haven't watched it in years. I would love to see it again with you guys. Keep up the great work, this is a truly amazing show.

[@DanaWren]

Thank you for mentioning Scott Pilgrim was set in Canada. I am Canadian and I saw that movie in the theater and when the Toronto Canada title card at the beginning came up people in the theater clapped, and I had never experienced that before and I thought that was really cool.

[@Dragonwing16]

its nice to give the american audience a reminder that there is other countries, and that yes, canada is it's own country

[@pamandabearsprints5200]

Holy shit! The Winters Tale screen shot is from the University of Alaska Fairbanks!!!!! That's us!!!!

[@nihonbre]

I would love to see what you gents think of one of my favorite Japanese movies, The Taste of Tea (Cha no Aji). It's a slice of life film punctuated with moments of innocent surrealism. It's long and slow at times, but it always leaves me feeling relaxed, reflective, and appreciative of the power of imagination. Keep up the great work!

[@matteeh100]

I love you guys even more now that I know that you like Scott Pilgrim as much as I do!

[@DeeManDrawsIsTheBest]

I'm so glad to hear that I'm not the only person on this planet that likes the Scott Pilgrim movie :D

[@TheBallpark25]

Another first class episode!

[@guppyman461]

U guys should watch Better Off Dead it is an unexpectedly charming movie and so incredibly eighties

[@Froggievilleus]

How about Frank Zappa's 200 Motels? A very interesting film with great music which shows an interesting take of a band's life on the road.

[@DRiggity9810]

why can't this show be forever

[@Magus_Mirran]

You guys should watch Charade with Carey Grant and Audrey Hepburn. It has so many twists that keep you guessing.

[@deathmatch1959]

Chopper (2000) Eric Bana's portrayal of the late Mark "Chopper" Read is fantastic, going out so far as to gain all that weight and shake off his image as a comedian for the audiences. And it is one of my favorite films of all time.

[@TolvoZynaSheHer]

Man I'm so glad you guys watched and enjoyed Sunrise. This is my all time favorite movie. Which is sort of odd, because I hate films that focus on romance. But this one is just such a great tale to me while being told in such a powerful way, I can't help but love it.

[@Hawkman220]

If you haven't seen it you should see "Ladyhawke" a classic fantasy film from the 80's starring Michelle Phifer, Rutger Haur, and Mathew Broderick. It has great music, story and a lot of fun to watch I definitely recommend it.

[@Thegravy251]

My 50th episode pick is Wojciech Jerzy Has' The Saragossa Manuscript, at least say you've seen it so that I can not suggest it anymore. It is one of my favorite movies.

[@supersasquatch64]

I would recommend watching the 1988 animated movie Akira. It was revolutionary for its time and was a major influence in popularizing anime in the west.

[@TheSpellingPolice]

Have you seen any of Hitchcock's silent films? I highly recommend "The Lodger" and "Blackmail" in particular. I've been fortunate enough to see all of them, and they helped me to appreciate Hitchcock in a whole new way.

[@VinnyDaQ]

The one saving grace of "Zanadu" is the opportunity to stare at the living embodiment of female beauty ( Olivia Newton-John in her prime ) for almost 2 hours. Great Googly Moogly, that woman is drop-dead gorgeous !!!!!

[@nazgulpenguin]

Both of my suggestions play on the theme of losing one's sanity, which after watching many of the movies you have seen on this show you might feel like you are at times. First is 1981's Possession with Sam Neill and Isabelle Adjani, about a couple going through a rocky divorce in cold-war Berlin. The second is Bringing out the Dead from 1999, Martin Sorcsese's noire presentation of ambulance drivers in Hell's Kitchen, staring actual crazy person Nicolas Cage.

[@falloutfr3ak]

Also, I would recommend 1964's Onibaba, a taught Japanese horror film about a daughter and mother team who kill samurais and steal their possessions. It's taught and intense, as well as dealing with Japanese cultures and the act of sin and punishment.

[@OfficialChrissums]

I recommend Kung Fu Hustle for your next show! Its got plenty to talk about and has some scenes that make you go: wow this kung fu comedy just had a genuinely touching moment!

[@JamiHeart]

XANADU!!! You guys ROCK! I love Xanadu!

[@riggermortisfpv526]

Day of the Triffids, it is incredible cheese, in a fun way, and I think t would be fun to listen to the two of you tear it apart.

[@tawesome]

I think you could have fun watching the 1970 film 'Scream and Scream Again'. It would also be fun to see you endure something like 'Showgirls' or 'John Carpenter's Vampires'. Foreign language suggestions would be 'Sonatine','Attack the Gas Station' and 'Rififi'.

[@Empireabc]

You guys are great!

[@xHSCxPooners]

For the 50th episode, you guys should watch Ghost Dog. Forest Whitaker plays a modern day samurai assassin...what more you need to know? But seriously, this movie is amazing. Great soundtrack, (music by RZA) this hilarious cheesy mafia family, and one of my favorite best friend relationships in a movie. You guys watch a wide variety of movies, and this is a certain type that I don't think you have done yet. Please watch Ghost Dog....just do it.