Car Wash (Welcome To The Basement)

[@ukmoore]

The best film show on the web. Great job.

[@drakegod84]

I'm always confused why I watch "The Basement" Because of it's critique, or hilarious commentary, or because this is the best friendship on youtube! Now that should be an award lol

[@PixieLovesItAll]

the line @ 9:58 was sampled in RENT (the musical from back in the 90s) and I had no idea it was a Car Wash reference! I still love it in context of both, the 20 year nostalgia jump is real for every generation.

[@vsilverisisv]

PixieLovesItAll【Danielle ❤】 it’s cool to see where it comes from but I honestly think it has more power in RENT than it does here, sort of like some of the callbacks that Lin Manuel Miranda put in Hamilton. Its great that they included it here but I wish they had said something about it in the discussion section, especially since at least Craig is likely to have seen the movie version of RENT.

[@PixieLovesItAll]

@@vsilverisisv Well, it was used in a funeral scene, so I'm inclined to say yes 😂 It would be hard to pick up if you weren't obsessed with RENT at one point or another so I don't judge them at all for missing it as an original source. Honestly most theater people of Craig's age group really are split 50/50, they either love the Broadway version of RENT as it was part of their young adulthood or hate it because it was popular with youth and "didn't deserve it". And I'm inclined to think Craig would think the latter tbh, especially if his opinion is for some reason based on the 2005 movie adaptation.

[@CaptChrispy]

I love Car Wash; I think you underrated it. Maybe Pryor and Carlin were only added to get people in the seats but all the stories interweave beautifully to give you a day in the life of the time. And one of my favourite parts was TC`s speech to Mona; it made complete sense that she would change her mind after that; he was right. It was great that things didn`t get resolved on that day, but there was hope for all.

[@revengefrommars]

7:06 That's a Lincoln Continental, not a Cadillac. On a totally unrelated note, have you seen Tokyo Gore Police?

[@Adamsbrown81]

A great contender for the show (scene or a whole episode) would be 1975's "A Boy and His Dog" one of the weirdest post apocalyptic movies I've ever seen and bizarrely influential. There's a lot to talk about with that one, would love to hear your thoughts!

[@UseTheBoost3D]

I want "70's problems" to become a thing!

[@OfficialChrissums]

Afro pick got buried in there too deep and cant find it. #70sProblems

[@naranciaisbestboi125]

I had to break out my could-be father from the pentagon because of a guy who said he was from the future needed me to. #70sProblems

[@mustang6172]

Rotary phone takes 5 minutes to dial long distance. #70sProblems

[@TheDarkArtical]

they got 99 problems and that not one

[@EhAmes94]

Someone should now make fan art of Matt lost in a nightmare full of polo shirts.

[@royroberts2313]

The Indigenous character wasn't Geronimo his name was Goody. Easy mistake to make if you don't pay attention to the movie. Geronimo had the feathers in his hair.

[@kavinskysmith4094]

For seen it, Dark Passage 1947, With Bogart and Bacall, as its the film that pulled me into black and white films with its unique first person shooting style, and also thank you for brightening my spirits with your backlog for this show, as I was going through it to help me get over the loss of the late great Lenard Nimoy. a man who ment alot to anyone who grew up with the Trek shows, games and movies in the 1990's as without him and Harve Bennett (who also died two days before him) trek would have died long ago before I was born (1988) and the world would have been a hell of alot darker because of it, and also as an unrelated heads up the playlists for season 3 seem to be badly out of order.

[@Survivor2002]

Another interesting tidbit about CAR WASH: Producer Norman Whitfield, who wrote and produced hits for Berry Gordy for years at Motown, took a bet from a fellow producer that he couldn't put a hit-making band together from selecting studio musicians for the soundtrack. Not only was Whitfield successful, and the soundtrack had a fistful of hits that burned up the charts at the time, but that group went on to become ROSE ROYCE.

[@Obersten]

Have you guys seen The Keep (1983)? It's a Michael Mann film that stars Scott Glenn, Jürgen Prochnow, and Ian McKellen about a keep in a Romanian village that is being used as a base by the Nazi's. They accidentally releases an unknown entity that is killing the soldiers one by one. Wonderful eerie atmosphere and gory deaths makes this quite a different movie from the guy that brought the world Heat and Colleteral. Good luck finding a copy of this movie though, since it was only released on VHS and Laserdisc. I myself caught it on Netflix.

[@KaptainSpaulding]

Love the Car Wash! A day in the life, you kind of had to be there to fully get this movie. Rose Royce, doesn't get any better. Lot's actors in this cast went on to bigger things. I have seen this film so many times. Iconic for 70's folk. Thanks for reviewing it. :) Otis Sistrunk, Oakland Raiders football player played the cook in the cafe.

[@erwin21381]

I really love movies like this. Just a bunch of more or less normal people with more or less normal lives. No big plot that they have to deal with, just small everyday problems. A real life situation where resolutions rarely show up.

[@ShonkyAdonis]

Excellent, a new WttB. Always the highlight of my Friday at work.

[@Aeonova]

3:24 That Ernesto droppin' in on the floor of the set all the way from up in his booth to make sure the bacon-soap prop is secured.

[@OfficialChrissums]

Have you seen Kung Pow: Enter the Fist? Pretty dumb but also one of the funniest films ever made.

[@NerdStoryteller]

CHOSEN ONE!!!

[@OfficialChrissums]

NerdStoryteller IM COMING!

[@NerdStoryteller]

OfficialChrissums I love that movie so much. :)

[@MahlenMorris]

For me, the iconic Bill Duke performance is in American Gigolo. Hey, have you seen that? And since you didn't say it, I will; the soundtrack to Car Wash is one of the funkiest in history.

[@spektrum1983]

I love that album cover, one of my favorite album covers.

[@PokerJoker811]

Gene Gene the Dancing Machine wasn't an actor. He actually worked in production on a permanent basis.

[@dandyandy1683]

Have you guys seen "Mary and Max?" It is a particularly different animated film and I personally enjoy it.

[@blamesocietyfilms]

Join Craig, Matt, Aaron, and Brad for live 1920's roleplaying tonight (Friday) at live.beerandboard.com

[@Avery1125]

Got my link! :D

[@blamesocietyfilms]

Avery1125 See you tonight!

[@Admeralsarms]

there is a white dot on one of the cameras. there is a feature on the camera that will take that out. its a clean sensor feature built in the camera.

[@VinnyDaQ]

Nice photobombing by Ernesto at 3:30! : )

First Gabriel's album in the back, did you knew that this album was called "Car" only in the US?

[@madskamp44]

Oh yeah... I get it: Peter Gabriel's first solo album also known as "car". You're a clever one Matt... :) also one of the best album covers ever. You should do another vinyl record video, just to show all the great cover art that is lost to "all the young kids and their mp3s and streamings" :) I'd watch that.

[@emaleetracy]

Hey have you guys seen Warrior? One of my all-time favorite movies, beautifully filmed with a great story behind it in my opinion. if you guys haven't seen it I would highly recommend it!

[@JohnDoe-bk1vb]

Have you seen Stroszek, directed by Werner Herzog? It's probably my favourite movie.

[@MessnMan]

It's always a good day when there is a new Welcome to the Basement

[@Cataraction]

I was wondering if either of you have seen the 1976 Tobe Hooper film "Eaten Alive". It's dark yet pretty rediculous and features Neville Brand, Carolyn Jones, William Finley, and a pre- Freddy Krueger Robert Englund!

[@aestevalis0]

I think one of your cameras has a dead pixel. You can see it at times, like at 8:45.

[@LaMaisondeCasaHouse]

I am glad you guys reviewed Car Wash this month, because it has reminded me, for some reason, that I haven't seen a Cheech and Chong movie in a long time, and now I will go watch one...

[@stormcloudsabound]

Man, Craig's never seen any British quiz show--that's totally not how you pronounce Richard Ayoade's last name.

[@raez5714]

Matt and Craig are my favorite people on the Internet!

[@nickmccabe2327]

I think with the lines of "We'll talk about it tomorrow," the movie gets closer to how many people address arguments and disagreements. They try to delay and avoid the issues as much as they can, and ultimately don't have neat, clean resolutions as most Hollywood movies show. Of course this sort of realism leads to the criticisms you have of the movie with too many stories and plots that aren't developed and resolved.

[@magillfoote]

Have you seen Only Lovers Left Alive? It didn't get any love whatsoever when it came time for the Oscar nominations, but I love it nonetheless!

[@koolryan90]

Ever seen Bugsy Malone? Pretty interesting take on mobster movies as well as having a 13 year old Jodie Foster. It's pretty good and I enjoyed the movie.

[@cyborgecho8027]

Ah, Peter Gabriel! This is the closest you've gotten to having a Kate Bush record back there. She did backup on some of his songs and of course they did "Don't Give Up" together. I was very happy when you read some of her lyrics back on the Wuthering Heights episode. Please do a one-off music episode, a music-centric seen it, or pick a movie based on score/soundtrack some day! That would be rad.

[@dr.loverb5479]

Thank you for showing me a picture of a baby, in case I forgot what one looks like. lol

[@rayhull5150]

11:30-by any chance did Robert Downey Sr. do that voice?

[@sonnywissink2607]

Wow i love you guys, and the oscar thing is genious

[@VMRCalamity]

If you haven't seen it yet (and especially if you're doing a foreign films month again) I'd suggest Chocolate. It's a Thai martial arts film about a young autistic girl. Very good, I highly recommend it.

[@ChrisMaxfieldActs]

R.I.P. CAR WASH writer, Joel Schumacher.

[@MorningBunion]

You guys should watch Fantasy Mission Force. It's a lovely old film with Jackie Chan in it. Very silly and unpredictable.

[@Dr_Rich_Kimble]

Hey Matt and Craig, have you guys seen FDR:American Badass? Another great Barry Bostwick movie

[@mikecronis]

Wondering if you've seen "The Man Who Knew Too Much" remake (Hitchcock remade his own film) with Doris Day and Jimmy Stewart? Doris' crying scene when drugged is quite believable.

[@MattWhite45]

Cold-ass b...usiness woman :D

[@Horgirithor]

Have you guys seen Zero Theorem?

[@Skattrek]

Have you seen The Paper? I think it´s a realy good movie.

[@thelovelybones0521]

I preferred what they did last year for the oscars, cause they actually said what they hoped would happen.

[@SaneCanuck]

Have you guys seen Rumble in the Bronx? In my opinion I think it's the best Jackie Chan movie ever.

[@thetrippingpimp7484]

Have you seen Narc with Jason Patric and Ray Liotta?

[@smacksalad]

I'm hip to the game...

[@TheJonathantheMoss]

Cool Gabriel album!

[@TheAudiencer]

Hey guys, loved the episode! But there was one thing you said that was wrong, when you were talking about Lindi(the character from the movie), you said that she was gay. Its a common misconception to think transexual people are gay, but actually they're not, they don't have a diferent sexual orientation, they have a diferent gender idendity.

[@hereticmusicnz]

I wonder if you guys have seen Conan the Barbarian. its one of my favs

[@PanJakesProductions]

You guys are awesome. Love the show!

[@elander7462]

Richard Ayoade is my favorite comedian, I don't know if you have The IT Crowd in America, if not I implore you to seek it out.

[@governor_explosion]

El Ander We don't, but some have watched it through other methods, and Richard Ayoade was in that Neighborhood Watch film a year or two ago.

[@elander7462]

Not a particularly great film but he's good in it

[@governor_explosion]

I have trouble believing he could be bad in anything he's in. But then again, I said that about Simon Pegg, too. I haven't a couple of his most recent films, but they haven't been well reviewed.

[@malkilthewizard]

Great episode, guys! Have you seen the 1991 movie "Stone Cold"?

[@CaptChrispy]

Waiting for Tom Stoppard`s Lloyd and Floyd Are Dead.

[@jeffmaesar]

For seen it segment : C'est Arrivé pres de chez vous (Man Bites Dog) ?

[@funnyboy044]

Will you do more Chad Vader videos with Star Wars Episode VII coming out?

[@Elliott_Mullins]

One of my favorite series on youtube. Hey Matt if you read this, did you do the voice for Darth Vader on SportsNation for their Star Wars special episode? It sounded a lot like your Darth Vader in The Force Unleashed. Just wondering

[@Roanin50]

Yay you read my comment! Love you guys!

[@mustafaalwan6523]

Hey guys. Great episode I really love WTB series. Have you seen enemy (2013) starring Jake Gyllenhaall I thought it was really a weird movie with a message . but in the end I didn't get that and I don't really like movies like this ? Matt and Craig . what are your impressions about this movie " and by impressions I don't mean sounds of famous ppl I mean thoughts and feelings lol.."

[@Lankynibs]

Have you guys seen the new Maniac movie?

[@mikecronis]

Car Wash?! GREAT! Wouldn't mind if you had touched on some of the symbolism, like the all-orange "prison" outfits.

[@blamesocietyfilms]

We did

[@mikecronis]

BlameSociety Huzzah!!!

[@Qochoc]

Great insight, however what do you think the prisoners were wearing in this time? Denim actually,mso how about some comments on prisoners dressing. Like working sailors.....

[@marleyobrien12]

Hey I quite liked A Fantastic Fear of Everything.

[@ganjasauruspit7796]

very fun episode

[@withanolo2360]

Why don't they just use 5 second skip ads instead of donation pages?

[@Coffinhunter77]

Quick question, Why does Matt own a bunch of movies that he's never seen before? Did he buy a collection at a garage sale or something?

[@Puskaradio]

Big up for Peter Gabriel vinyl ;)

[@carlosantoniopaezcuba4494]

I honestly LOVE this show, but I don't really get the format of the show, who wants to watch a movie shortened to 10 minutes? More discussion and more seen it please!

[@Matf8br]

Were you inspired by 30 Rock's famous olympic scene for the Oscars bit? Not complaining or accusing, it was funny =D

[@Catupmyarse]

Oh my god I just found out that Matt played darth vader in the force unleashed.

[@CounterNerd]

I love JK Simmons.

[@samvimes9510]

Ernesto sure is a tubby fellow.

[@thescarynymph]

How does Craig feel about Ethan Hawke in the new Magnificent Seven movie? :)

[@chobitsai1]

I see a phat cat who wants to be part of the show! merrrow!

[@aestevalis0]

-Could Car Wash be considered a... Bottle film's the right term, right? For a film that's set in only one location, like Twelve Angry Men.- Never mind. You pretty much answered that question with the Waiting For Godot comparison.

[@damienlucifuge]

Have you guys seen The Noah (1975)?

[@thebatzinator]

He was looking for a tall, blonde, black lady ... Dennis Rodman was in Car Wash?!?!

[@sarabarehug4526]

I would give my left pinky toe to hang out big ol leather couch with you guys...uh, watching a movie of course.

[@MrCouchbleh]

I feel like it may be too on the nose, but maybe the car wash is supposed to be jail? Idk I'd have to see the whole thing

[@miguelporras2515]

Ernestooo!!!!

[@erniemiller1953]

Thanks for the crappy start. I'm trying isolate a graphics issue, and I thought, "IT'S SPREADING!"

[@mattburkey8393]

Have you seen Weird Al's UHF?

[@kmalazane]

Peter Gabriel. Cool.

[@captainsteel4769]

have you guys seen man of steel?

[@Alexis2andsoOn]

Is that there a bottle of Kalua in the background on the booze-plate?

[@TheArtofWargaming]

great oscar part=)

[@raccoonbro118]

Was really hoping for The Wash. Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre in a really great average movie.

[@pauldalia84]

Have you ever seen "the wash"? Starting Dr. Dre?

[@SleepFan771]

Jesus Christ! This movie has like 100 subplots!

[@Zylork0122]

Mama? I thought they said Obama! Seems a little early.

[@benpat100]

Scene it: Guess Who's Coming to Dinner. I'm watching for a diaspora lit class and really enjoyed the writing but the film drags the resolution out.

[@maksimilijan5029]

george carlin as the cabbie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 at 4:50

[@eppyisfab3731]

You two are wonderful, entertaining and interesting, but if Ernesto appears while you two are talking, all my attention is diverted to them... Oops :p

[@MattWhite45]

I loved Dostoevsky's novel but I'm afraid to watch "The Double"... is it worth watching?! anyone?!

[@cleoz9274]

I actually liked it. However it's very loosely based on the original story. But if you like Gilliam's 'Brazil', then you'll enjoy this movie as well.

[@MattWhite45]

Cleo Z Ok Brazil is one of my favorites so... I think I should give it a chance!

[@steampilot2255]

SEENIT GALAXINA??