Armageddon (Welcome To The Basement)

[@Jamick98Geass]

This movie always plays on the TV at work (I work at a pub). I always seem to walk by when the guy is showing he's smart by quickly solving the Rubics Cube. I always hear Craig saying, "Universal sign of genius!"

[@TimelordPete]

the reason its called Armageddon is because bruce willis is like 'armageddon outa here!' and goes to space....

[@dirigibility]

This deserves more limes.

[@dirigibility]

Mmm. Tasty limes.

[@blamesocietyfilms]

The title of the video also gives it away. We post the video on facebook ahead of time in the hopes that our viewers will watch it before watching our show and to build up excitement for the new episode.

[@GrayStudios]

Hearing Matt talk about rap music non-ironically seriously makes my day every time he does it.

[@HitchcockJohn]

Have you guys seen John Carpenter's directorial debut 'Dark Star'? It was a low-budget science-fiction dark comedy that was actually pretty good. It also stars Dan O'Bannon who would later re-use parts of the movie in his script for 'Alien', and also inspired the British sitcom 'Red Dwarf'.

[@ace5762]

You really have to see Hamlet on stage, everything in the play is made to be viewed that way. I went to see the RSC production of Hamlet a few years back featuring Patrick Stewart and David Tennant. Magnificent performance.

[@Jimb3rts]

I forgot how many classic WTTB moments are from this episode in particular.

[@kakashi76767]

When it first came out on DVD my friend made me watch it, and I made it all the way to the "which wire do we cut" scene when I finally said "No Mas". Never watched the end and never will. I just could not believe they had to resort to placing one of the most overused cliches of all time in their movie. Unreal...

[@justincoleman3805]

Are you talking about Glenn Or Glenda?

[@PhiceT1917]

I will say guys, i enjoy all your stuff. But more than that i enjoy that you respond to fan/viewer comments. Thanks

[@PurpleyAmy]

I tried to watch Armageddon once, but I was sick and kinda stoned and fell asleep; it looks like I didn't miss much. Thank you so much for reviewing this film! It confirmed all my initial impressions about it, and now I don't have try to sit through it again. :) I recently watched Shock Treatment, the little known followup to Rocky Horror, for the first time. I got it at Big Lots for only $3, which is kinda sad. The music was surprisingly good and the film was quite prophetic about reality TV.

[@GreenbeanFloyd]

I love rap combos! My favorite rap combo is De La Soul

[@gordieparenteau6555]

Egotistical Sniff and Dip B'Sac.

[@blamesocietyfilms]

Yes, because we record the shows two weeks before they are posted. Probably before you donated.

[@GreenbeanFloyd]

Tom Waits is definitely in "The Outsiders," he opens the door at the greaser hangout, though he had a bigger role in "Rumble Fish." Coppola likes him some Waits. He did the music for Coppola's "One From The Heart" also.

[@tylerskiss]

I can pretend I hate Armageddon, but when it was in theaters, I was still at that age where movies were magic and Armageddon was pretty fantastic. Of course with age comes wisdom and you start to say "wait, it's harder for NASA to train astronauts to drill than it is to teach drillers to be astronauts? that makes NO SENSE!" but I still can't deny that this film helped ignite my passion for what a film could do and the emotional roller coaster that is going to the movies, so I still love it despite all the flaws.

[@jan_loathlove]

simple reward idea for donations: the option to have a comment or question on the next episode (if appropriate and not too damn long). Set reasonable guidelines, but something like that would definitely be wanted, inexpensive, and add just as much interesting material to the episodes as every other comment and question does. Plus, seeing it in an episode acts as an active reminder to what we could get if we donated, stimulating further interest without the need to list optional or various others

[@Remus0387]

I don't know there was a recent version of Hamlet in London starring Tobias Menzies, and reviews said is performance is one of the most nuanced, compelling and enjoyable performances of the material they've seen.

[@DrJohnnyDangerous]

I really like what you two say about Bay and Bruckhiemer about their stereotype filmaking. I'll watch his movies over and over but they really go through the motions when it comes to anything but action scenes.

[@ImUncleRon]

The segment of Sabotage with the kid and the film canister on the trolly...just amazing

[@LSSJTHOR]

Started watching your show 25 hours,and i love it. I honestly been a blamesociety subscriber for 3 years and never once checked out the show. I thought it looked stupid, till yesterday i was bored and watched your "wicker man" episode, 25 hours later i watched everyone. Love the show wish u guys did it more than once a month or did mini shows throughout the month, like scene its or mini shows where u suggest movies and explain why we should check it out.

[@ManFromAwesome]

If you're looking for another animated feature I'd recommend "The Castle of Cagliostro". It's Hiyao Miyazaki's first feature length movie, and I often call it the "Raiders of the Lost Ark" of animation. Steven Spielberg loves this movie, saying that the car chase is one of the best in any film. If you choose this movie please keep in mind there are two versions of the first credits sequence, one with animated backgrounds, and one with static images.

[@lyricsfromsweden]

"Our hero's murderous rampage" is a comment that has gone under the radar for me until now.

[@brogapi]

Your videos are the one thing I look forward to every week. Thank you, blamesocietyfilms. :)

[@termingyou]

I have never sat down and watched Armageddon from beginning to end, because I've never wanted too. The only way I would watch it is with you guys or the MST3K guys :)

[@GhanimaGalach]

Is no secret Top Secret is absolutely hilarious. Love it

[@rayhull5150]

Tom Waits IS in The Outsiders. He plays the "doorman" at the roadhouse where Matt Dillon hangs out.

[@craigjohnson6423]

+rayhull5150 You are correct. I have since rewatched the Outsiders, and found I was wrong.

[@PokerJoker811]

I'm glad you verified my own contempt for Peter Jackson's King Kong. That film was, so far, the only one I ever fell asleep watching in the theater.

[@MalletMann]

You say sabotage, William Shatner says sabotadge.

[@justincoleman3805]

Is that esperanto?

[@blamesocietyfilms]

Grammatically speaking, every movie after his first movie is "one of his last movies".

[@ZomBoy18]

I love this show, you guys. I look forward to it every two weeks. I would like it if you guys would check out Ryuhei Kitamura's Versus. Mainly because I'd like to hear another take on the ending.

[@biriteca27]

great episode, I look forward to the next one

[@undead2live]

Just found you guys and still catching up on your old videos. I would love to see you guys review Holy Motors. Thanks, keep up the good work.

[@RyanLec84]

Nice Ghostbuters reference, Craig. :) My all-time fave film!! :D

[@thebatzinator]

I've got a gem for you guys, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers because I love you guys THAT much.

[@kingdragun19]

Have you seen Sunshine? It's got one of my favorite actors, Cillian Murphy, and it's got a nice mix believable sci-fi and survival horror. It's an end of the world movie, but it doesn't dwell on that as much as character interaction. If you haven't seen it, you totally should!

[@blamesocietyfilms]

yes

[@kazama2987]

as a;ways great episode guys. as for incentives an autographed photo of the two of you would be pretty cool

[@wmckin11]

I think you should do some things-shirts, a DVD or maybe a subscription only extended-cut Welcome to the Basement. Any of those would be worth paying for, in my opinion!

[@blamesocietyfilms]

Production costs. Sometimes buying dvds when on the rare occasion I can't get the movie through any other source.

[@ngobleus]

Saw this in the theaters during the only time in my life (so far) that I've been out of the country (USA). Liked it then (I was only 12, go easy on me), but now I see bits of it and can only shake my head.

[@andgalactus1]

Tom waits is in The Outsiders, he has a very small part where he answers the door at a party.

[@bigdinoguy]

Hey guys, love the show. I was wondering if you have seen Prometheus yet. While the film is not the best in the Alien series, it does answer questions as well as make new ones about the Xenomorphs. I highly sugest this film for anyone who is a big fan of the Alien series. The reason I am sugesting this movie though is because in one of your past episodes (I forget which one) you mentioned Aliens in scene it. That film is one of my favorites and made me fall in love with the series.

[@KaptainSpaulding]

Enjoyed the show guys. Very entertaining!

[@ClaroQueQuiza]

I used to watch Armageddon over and over when I was younger, but funnily enough the only parts I remember in detail are the various meteor impacts. I forgot Owen Wilson was even in the movie at all.

[@stan_dinghere]

Tom Waits is in "The Outsiders"! He played the small role of that guy who opens the door for Ponyboy and Johnny when they go to get Dallas after Johnny murders the soc'. Now, everyone knows and Tom cruise can rest.

[@andgalactus1]

Those Beastie boys were my favorite Rap Combo, those Daddy-o's sure could rap.

[@GunshyPigeon]

no.. no not this movie... not this one.... you'll never survive!!!!! but finally a new episode!! wish this was once a day :(

[@Geraldine671]

I remember when Armageddon first came out and my parents rented it on VHS. This was the first movie I cried in front of them (i was like 8 years old) and they made fun of me. Never again have I ever watched a sad movie in front of them or in front of anyone in general, afraid that they are going to laugh at me, lol!

[@Jawsphobia]

Get your donations from the distributors whose product you promote. (Tom Waits is actually in The Outsiders. He is at the house where Matt's character is staying.)

[@PokerHitmen]

Hey guys love the show, you really give a great prospective on some of the films that I have not thought of myself. I wonder if you have seen the movie Grandma's Boy staring Allen Covert. It didn't get a lot of coverage when it came out but has grown into more of a cult favorite.

[@Raggly47]

if you donate, you should get to sponsor one of matts lines. basically you choose what matt says. anything you want him to say, anything at all

[@milkman1414]

Have you guys seen Pink Floyd "The Wall" with Bob Geldof? It was the first VHS movie I bought, (I had to special order it, and it cost me $50.) I wore it out, and recently got it on DVD. If you haven't seen it, SEE IT!!

[@smith55s]

Amazing piece of art!

[@PourlephoneProductions]

"Drill Brits? Hello, Have a good day, hmm?" LOL!!! Great show guys!

[@legendarybanditmb]

A great episode as always! and thank you for the Vader moment Matt :)

[@alexearich2253]

Wow! I just discovered that I confused Udo Kier for Terence Stamp, from Star Wars ep. 1, which is another modern blockbuster that sacrifices plot for action. Thanks, Welcome to The Basement for both causing me to mistake those actors, and then for prompting me to ascertain the truth.

[@klous999]

A nice long one...Thanks guys!

[@roxafano]

Have you guys seen the black comedy Bernie? It's a film with very subtle jokes, good character development, and a performance by Jack Black that shows he can be a great actor in the right situation.

[@Spagoo.Aka.TheBlackKnight]

Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior? An oldie but goldie! And also Escape from New York!

[@jayl1980]

I love the mst3k dvds on the shelf behind them

[@vexgodglove]

This is one of three movies I have wanted my money back after watching and one of only two movies I wanted to walk out on. If I had not been driven to the theater by someone else, I would have.

[@qdHazen]

With Ron Howard's latest film focusing on the 1976 Formula One season, have you seen either "Grand Prix" (1966, dir. J. Frankenheimer) or "Le Mans" (1971, dir. L. Katzin)?

[@HiImGM]

You guys should do an episode dedicated to weird 80's genre movies. A few off the top of my head, Xanadu, Breakin, Breakin 2 Electric Boogaloo, Ninja 3: The Domination.

[@blamesocietyfilms]

Mine too.

[@danleclerc57]

So enjoyable. As always. Keep it up guys.

[@Kizzyisgod]

Have you guys seen MirrorMask. It is a great movie I really like the art style and the ending has a great meaning to it.

[@kmaprod]

Matt and Craig, have you seen the 1997 film The Spanish Prisoner? It's an electrifying indie thriller and probably the only film in which Steve Martin plays a dramatic role. If this wasn't enough, it's written and directed by David Mamet. Definitely a must see! Great show, I love all Blamesociety has to offer and I especially love Craig! I have contributed before and I will again. Keep it up!

[@MrBrownstone8881]

i cant believe he never saw it!! It was the first movie I seen more than once in the theaters.

[@TheRealSpiderMew]

Speaking of Hamlet, I know it wasn't released in theaters but what do you think about the version done with Patrick Stewart and David Tennant. By far my favorite version to date. While the staging and costume may have a modern aesthetic, it possesses a "genuine" emotional quality I don't pick up with other recorded versions.

[@duffman06021979]

Tona was crying! HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!

[@robmurda912]

"Houston, we got a problem the size of. . well. . Houston."

[@starwolf23]

You guys should check out the BBC version of Hamlet starring David Tennant (released sometime around 2009-2010)... it's certainly one of the most energetic (might even say Doctor-ish) versions of the character I've ever seen. It's tons of fun, even if it's not "perfect." I'd certainly recommend it to any fans of Tennant's run on Doctor Who out there as well!

[@xiaoxiao01]

I love the "the international sign for a genius" joke :D... never heard it before and i love it :D

[@deamontro]

As I saw some spanish titles and the video presentation, I´ll recommend a really good spanish movie "Amanece que no es poco" It´s a little bit old (1989) and not tranlated to english, but for sure it have english subs. Big hugs from Spain, you guys rock =)

[@gojira931]

Nice Born to Run album cover in the background.

[@terrythecensor]

Ruling Class with Peter O'Toole. Criterion Collection has an edition out.

[@CaptainPositron]

It's just that I have heard that exact sentence in that exact tone elsewhere, and I never found out what it was.

[@lloyd161]

Thank you for making my day!

[@TimDraketheRedRobin]

Hey Matt, can you at some future date make a video of yourself reading Vader lines in voice? The time on Beer and Board Games that you did a live impression was so awesome, I'd love to see more.

[@TheBestBoyyeeehehe]

That singing horse is indeed the funniest thing in the world.

[@KieranRhysBirt]

Have you seen 'Exit Through the Gift Shop'? A documentary about banksy, very creative.

[@purklefluff]

something i've always wondered. you guys have a solid and informed perspective on documentary films (most people don't). what is your opinion of "Senna"? i am not really a fan of Formula 1, however i feel it has genuine emotional weight to it, as a character exercise. would be interested to hear your take on this oft-hyped (yet somehow obscure?) documentary film.

[@MrSandpaperCondom]

As far as a donation incentive, the easy answer is, all people who made a donation one week/month get entered into a pool of which the winner gets to pick from a list what movie you watch sometime in the future.

[@thorigrimm]

Matt, which version of Hamlet did you enjoy most? Clearly not Gibsons. Keep up the fantastic work you three. (If there's more than three, they should get a shout out.) ^^

[@cleoz9274]

I would say Kozintsev's 1964 Hamlet is the best one, but this has much to do with the black and white look and feel of it. It's quite reminiscent of Bergman's Seventh Seal.

[@pcwkid76]

Maybe for a certain amount we get a mention on Seen It? (Movie permitting, of course)

[@ladysilverhawk9]

i saw armageddon when it first came out. i was about 19 or 20, and i also felt it went on way too long. i still cried at the end though

[@alexearich2253]

My favorite Hamlet is Hamlet 2. Have you seen that? I feel the same way about that Aerosmith song, Matt.

[@leviethen]

Have you guys seen butterfly on a wheel starring Pierce Brosnen it's honestly one of the most powerful films I've ever seen I'd really love to hear what you thought of it.

[@Lemmavs]

Love your shit ! ^^ have not even seen this yet for more then 2 min. But that is how you know it is good !

[@Odrigeld]

Have you guys seen, Welcome to the Dollhouse? I found it didn't pull any punches and was an interesting ride.

[@CaptainPositron]

Can't argue with that. I can't believe that guy still finds work.

[@PokerJoker811]

Also, if donations are to be incentivized, I'd think entries into drawings for certain prizes would be nice, such as autographed photos of the two of you, copies of the featured films (with or without autographs), or even replicas of the gifts Craig receives.

[@ashes180-x7d]

Have you seen the movie Jacob's Ladder? It's a reality-bending horror with a very inconclusive ending. It's difficult to tell whether the protagonist is suffering from mental health problems, is experiencing a near-death experience or is actually being tormented by supernatural forces. Also, while we were both already fans of all your work, my younger brother, Dylan, got me hooked on this show. Please, could you call him a "berk" in your best English accents if you read this.

[@liddydec]

Can you guys do a little montage of Craig's evolving hair from the episodes? That would be amazing!

[@ngobleus]

Noticed all those MST3K box sets behind Matt while he's on the couch. Which one would you say is your favorite set, Matt?

[@LSSJTHOR]

By the way have you seen "13" a thrilling movie about russian roulette , mickey rourke, jason stratham , 50 cent(has a little role) I was suprised by it and loved it.

[@Dreyameir]

Def Leppard = Rap music. My world is shattered. Also, it it just me or does Matt do the best musical references ever?

[@RandomNPC15]

The BBC did an amazing Hamlet with David Tenant and Patrick Stewart among others, I suggest you find it and watch it. Definitely the best of the best.

[@kyle112183]

I have been diving back into my old horror film collection and watched something that I thought you guys might appreciate. Have you seen "Session 9"? Its an amazing psychological thriller that I dont find too many people that have seen it.

[@EchoesOfAncients]

I think it would be great if you guys did some RiffTrax-style commentaries.