Conan Had No Idea Elizabeth Banks Directed “Cocaine Bear” | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend

[@harryallsopp9136]

I work at a theatre. I loved it and I’ve been asking what people think as they leave. A middle aged couple comes out, I ask how it was and this motherly looking woman in a cardigan exploded with “THAT WAS EXACTLY WHAT I NEEDED!” Her husband was behind her, looking at her like he’d just watched her burn an orphanage to the ground. I was in hysterics

[@brandonwood3306]

You have no taste in movies then at all that was by far one of the worst movie I have seen at the cinema

[@DomonationYT]

@@brandonwood3306unfortunately you’ve got it backwards

[@brandonwood3306]

@@DomonationYT pls explain there was so many plot holes so many scenes that didn’t make sense. Multiple times people with guns didn’t just shoot the bear. Only reason they didn’t was because if they did the movie didn’t happen. The bear for some reason ripped apart everyone it came across but left the girl alive why? The girl was okay but decided to stay in the bears gave instead of leaving. And you can say the bear didn’t kill the girl because it was a kid but it was climbing the tree to kill the little boy. Only reason it didn’t was the guy in the other tree had cocaine on him. Kids did drugs in huge amounts and had no effect. In one scene the bear apparently put a guys head in a bucket and in his lap. The movie made no sense at all! Yes I know you’re not meant to take it seriously but damn that was past goofy funny and just terrible

[@jcw3195]

@@brandonwood3306 Two things became obvious when I read your comments: 1) you don't "get it," and must not be invited to many social gatherings because, 2) you are no fun.

[@LordSesshaku]

​@@brandonwood3306 You're not as smart as you think if you weren't capable of understanding something as basic as the tone and purpose of this movie. Please, just go away.

[@Sarahslater99]

Conan having a white beard is actually kind of surreal

[@u.s.m.c.fewproudthemarines2987]

It looks gd on him

[@byronjohnson4097]

It's the coke.

[@basbalfrk]

@@byronjohnson4097 Turns out Cocaine Bear was just following Conan around with a camera.

[@Victorio667553]

He's a ginger Santa

[@codymartinez830]

Lol

[@Carpster]

"this is the best title for a movie since Pootie Tang" That quote needs to be included in the promotional material

[@Harvester88]

Exactly ! That was just a funny line.

[@scorpiusbalthazar4327]

Sa da tay.

[@frutistajunkie]

In a perfect world we could have gotten a Cocaine Bear meets Masturbating Bear crossover.

[@u.s.m.c.fewproudthemarines2987]

Not in today world surprised YT let u put that comment up

[@peartist2]

Love that. Or Coked up Werewolf

[@andrewedris2800]

Why do you think the Masturbating bear was insatiable?🧸

[@martymiller9788]

We do. That movie is called "Ted"

[@penguinjammer8522]

Would give the Energizer Bunny a run for it's money

[@bbbb98765]

Cocaine Bear 2: The rise of Fentanyl Fox

[@speedracer9132]

You must not have seen cocaine turtle found in the sea, nature already provided a sequel lol

[@sergioventura2595]

@@speedracer9132 But the turtle was smuggling the cocaine not eating it

[@Flazius]

Heroin Herrings MDMA Maggots Weed Worms so much potential

[@EamonKelly]

@@Flazius Dang I was gonna comment Weed Worms lol. How about Pot Pig.

[@bobkerr2755]

Meth Moose

[@Deivid-bn6yw]

Conans looking more and more like an Irish grandfather chronically at the pub by each episode

[@TacShooter]

I'd love to see Elizabeth Banks and Emily Blunt in a comedy together. They're both so present in any conversation and the wit just flips off of their tongues.

[@natecallens]

AGREED!! They would be awesome together!

[@m1management27]

Regina Hall too

[@MikeTaffet]

The movie was even better than you’d expect it to be. It knew exactly what it was and I loved every second of it

[@hindenburg2006]

Right?! I thought it was extremely well executed...for what it was lol! I even found myself crying for the bear😂 (the cliff scene)

[@jlobiafra]

Exactly, the movie makes no bones about what it's about. You get what you see. Don't expect the godfather or some academy award type movie

[@o-o6355]

like snakes on a plane and sharknado lol

[@jesusgonzalez99]

First marvel movie that I would pass by to see cocaine bear. Lions, tigers and cocaine oh my!

[@bored312]

I loved every second we actually got to see the bear. For the genre, it had too much backstory/dialog about the characters and not enough Cocaine Bear. But I guess if you don't regularly watch these type of movies it might seem better.

[@Freeden]

I love the fact that, after all these years, Conan still brings up Pootie Tang. He might be the only person who not only remembers that movie, but appreciates it.

[@abratorr6723]

Only because that movie is incredible.

[@scorpiusbalthazar4327]

Sa da tay.

[@ctrainbeats]

@@scorpiusbalthazar4327 tippy ta tippy tay

[@samnunn3948]

Sine your pitty on the runny kine.

[@patton303]

Everybody remembers that movie. 😊

[@ericyoungstrom5745]

Elizabeth Banks is so damn lovable! She radiates happiness!

[@luife06]

Also not very bright. Beauty is such a privilege over you simps

[@NightOwlTX]

She was great in that porn movie👍🏻

[@efugee]

watch her sour ass interviews blaming men for not going to see her shitty charlies angels remake.

[@realfan3565]

Yes she does. Always!

[@rudesword2852]

​​@@realfan3565 she wasn't when Charlie's angels bombed... She went full on angry man hater feminist to defend an awful movie.

[@localcrew]

Watched it a few days ago. LOVED it! Laughed like a hyena. It’s the “Citizen Kane” of coked-up bear films

[@abbysomnia624]

I saw Cocaine Bear in a sold out theater and it was one of the best experiences I've ever had in a theater. Everyone was screaming, everyone was howling, laughing, covering their eyes... It was just so much fun. It was everything I wanted it to be and more.

[@FablestoneSeries]

Conan - I like kids. Sona - Oh? That's very controversial.

[@groofay]

"I'm told my own children are lovely, and I will meet them one day"

[@u.s.m.c.fewproudthemarines2987]

​@@groofay awesome 👍👍 Gd parent

[@PopeLando]

They just put out a 10 year-old clip of Conan with two bear cubs, and he made the same joke about his kids back then!

[@cecefil]

Cocaine Bear was hilarious! I want to see it again. I can't believe how hard I laughed at those harsh scenes 😄

[@ScottReed]

Elizabeth is amazing. Gorgeous, talented, funny and generally amazing. I wasn't sure I was going to watch the movie until finding out it's hers now it's a given ❤

[@jeanetteschock4744]

The cast was amazing. Mathew Rhys at the beginning was perfect. The boy kids best line is my throat feels like it's dripping

[@probotprobert]

She’s always even one of my favorites, and I’m not a celebrity fan, stoked when I heard she directed it! Even more reason to like her

[@emmarose6590]

I’ve heard she’s super unkind in real life

[@JoeBuk724]

That Pootie Tang line got me lol

[@beastlyidiots9232]

I agree 100%. You can't go wrong with a title like "Cocaine Bear".

[@MrZombay]

Cocaine Bear was an extremely fun movie! Loved it.

[@Fromwoketoawakeandfindingfaith]

My family lives in an area where I grew up with black bears. I never once questioned if it was on cocaine😂😂 they’re pretty docile. Unless you mess with a mama with cubs. Then, her rage is like a mother, defending her children. While on cocaine

[@magna116]

Wrong. Old wives tale.

[@Fromwoketoawakeandfindingfaith]

@@magna116 no.. I’ve lived around black bears all my life. They are docile unless you mess with the mama. I’m not saying they’ll attack if they have cubs. I’m just saying they’re more on edge with their cubs and it’s more likely.

[@SerDunk]

She directed the HELL outta that!! 😂👍🏼 Ppl gotta give her more credit

[@cdawg_sf]

Elizabeth banks has a wonderful laugh

[@sarahengland3184]

Great interview 😊 I’m looking forwards to watching this 🐻 😂

[@sarahengland3184]

I watched it & I loved it! I was guffawing. If possible please watch it in the cinema as it’s brilliant listening to people yelp out & watch them jump out of their chairs! 😂What a rollercoaster of a film, hilarious & some eye watering/shocking moments! Two women walked out of the cinema whilst we were all keeled over in fits of laughter…I dont know what the hell they were expecting…or maybe it was my snot laughter & hysterical laughing that tipped them over the edge! It’s a must see! Bravo & more please! Elizabeth Banks is the directing Queen! 🐻 👏🏼 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@kevinw712]

I'm not sure which would be funnier -- Conan genuinely not knowing that Banks directed the movie when talking to her about it, or Conan doing a whole bit where he's pretending not to know she directed it when talking to her about it

[@WuntaykTimmy1]

Margo Martindale (The park Sherrif) did an AMAZING job. Matter of fact. EVERYONE SHOWED OUT

[@william2154]

Esteemed Character Actress Margot Martindale?!?

[@bobkerr2755]

She won't be in heaven but her movies will

[@Tonyhouse1168]

@@william2154 what is this, a crossover episode?!

[@Mfscallmethedrink]

Well, she is esteemed character and actress Margot Martindale

[@ajanco23]

This is the “Inglorious Bastards-like” spin on the actual story haha

[@bikescarsandeverythinginbe7309]

She really doesn’t age. Incredible!!!!!!

[@Eric-cr8ht]

We need more movies like that scary n funny thats genius 🤣 I love it

[@Not_So_Slim_Shady]

I'm glad studios are making this kind of movie again. Comedy is coming back baby!

[@mtrps_]

Cocaine Bear is good but god dang i LOVED LSD Llama even better 🙏🙏

[@mavfan1]

then you'll love the Meth Gator film that's been announced from the people that gave you Sharknado.

[@iluvj50]

"Fentanyl Felines "

[@EMarrs42]

The best part about the movie, for me, was walking up to the Box office window and asking for 2 tickets to 'Cocaine bear'. I just couldn't do it without laughing. Elizabeth Banks is Awesome.

[@KGB1965722]

The most fun I have had at a theatre since the original Tremors movie. I loved every second and was laughing like a hyena through the whole thing

[@TacShooter]

Oh, man! If Cocaine Bear is similar to Tremors, I'm DEFINITELY going to see it.

[@Sdority905]

Omg Tremors was AMAZING. Classic Kevin Bacon

[@jeffreylabe9745]

I'm glad that they tried to make sure they didn't create any unfair beareotypes.

[@jme852]

Elizabeth banks is 49!!! she literally looks 30. That’s fing insane.

[@harveydodd8803]

I couldn’t believe when I saw her. She’s more beautiful now than she was 20 years ago.

[@einundsiebenziger5488]

Another waste of the word "literally".

[@mattiehenry6242]

This movie killed in Lexington. I have never seen the Kentucky Theatre so packed. I'm going to see it again this coming weekend.

[@justintrites1699]

Got home from work the other day and about 10 mins later my dad and 7 yr old niece got back from the movies..I asked her what they saw and with joy in her eyes she yelled..COCAINE BEAR!🤣 Hardest I’ve ever laughed in my life

[@iluvj50]

Good to see Avery Jessup doing so well since divorcing Jack Donaghy.

[@callmeshaggy5166]

The real bear indeed died and it had 75 *POUNDS* of cocaine in its stomach

[@AM2PMReviews]

Bears be like: Honey is so last year, this year is COKE

[@84jdgregory]

It was one of the funnest movies I've seen in a while. The scene when the kid eats cocaine to impress a girl is the best!

[@allocater2]

This is the closest the podcast will ever come to promoting something from the celebrity guest 🤣

[@jomezus9292]

This is in my movie marathon after Meth Monkey and Adderall Alligator

[@r.p.mcmurphy6623]

🥱

[@Tonyhouse1168]

Don’t forget to watch Opioid Otter!!

[@Lultschful]

What about Ketamine Koala?

[@deecee4103]

Was having stressful day, but a mushroom coffee and a little bit of Conan and Elizabeth Banks puts everything right

[@arvydussibonus1712]

Cocaine Bear is a near masterpiece. Ray Liotta is legendary.

[@Orangeflava]

Strike the "near" 😉

[@deanochannel]

I keep looking at Conan's beard, it frankly startled me

[@rob-v1y]

"Whats in that picinic basket Yogi?"

[@r.p.mcmurphy6623]

I'm giving you a 👍🏼 for pronouncing picinic correctly!

[@ericmiragab5130]

This podcast is the best.. shouting from the Philippines!😊

[@FoxysFriends]

Scary and funny hits. Evil Dead 2 is one of the best as well

[@r.p.mcmurphy6623]

🥱

[@leeeverett8109]

Fun interview! It reminded me of... you know what! I Would love to see Jordan Schlansky again. Cocaine Bear and Jordan Schalansky.

[@c.a.marsupial.1282]

Elizabeth Banks character in 30 Rock was fabulous and with Conan's endorsement I must go and see this movie.

[@kiwimull]

Brilliant flick. Haven't laughed that hard in years.

[@rockhero2274]

Conan needs to get back on a talk show.

[@Gamzor]

hes much happier now

[@ethanlmoulton]

Currently learning that the boy from Cocaine Bear played young Sanji in the live action One Piece, which was a genuinely phenomenal job. Also, Elizabeth Banks' maniacal laugh gives me joy.

[@JohnnysChingaderas]

My wife and i saw this movie twice in the theatres thats how entertaining this movie is, its just so damn funny good! 😂😂😂

[@caldepen372]

What stuck out for me in this clip is Conan finding out who is coming on his podcasts... like he is a putz like the rest of us! :)

[@Wendy-ov5hu]

Loved this movie. Great title and super fun movie. Gross in all the right spots. Funny in all the right spots... loving the spots !

[@brianwhitish5898]

When I first saw the preview I was counting down the days till I could see it. And it was worth it!

[@philh8829]

Ok, so one night, I see this trailer for Cocaine Bear, and I said out loud in front of the fam, ‘Are you f*cking kidding me?’ I couldn’t believe the absolutely insane premise. I was in disbelief that in the year 2023, this is what movies have come to. Then I saw Mrs. Banks directed it, and somehow, it put a smile on my face as it all made sense. I genuinely want to go see this.

[@HellInternAKACandyMD]

Dude. Preach. Many people gave relaxed trust to this movie once they saw Banks' name lol

[@jdspencer60]

I have to watch this. Freakin star studded cast and Elizabeth at the helm....I loved her so much in 30 Rock lol

[@DABA2024]

The coolest iteration of Conan’s look so far!

[@RICHIEV333]

This bear is not satisfied with stealing your picnic basket

[@LycanLink]

Looks like Cocaine Bear is going to be another one of those streaming phenomena that I keep hearing about but never get into, like that Tiger King show, or whatever it was called.

[@NativeIntelligenceCheckMyDJmix]

"This is one of the best titles for a movie since Pooty Tang", omg....almost spit my coffee all over my computer

[@Bsmiley333]

Can't wait for that Pootie Tang vs. Cocaine Bear sequel.

[@NativeIntelligenceCheckMyDJmix]

@@Bsmiley333 😆😆😆small world lol

[@timothywalker4563]

I was listening to a live podcast at night and this guy comes up on the chat room and says sorry I’m late I was watching Cocaine bear I’m thinking what is going on😂

[@bfgivmfith]

I can like your videos / Podcasts before even seeing them! Garaunteed entertainment! LOL!

[@OSCARESCAPA]

I have to agree its one of the best movie titles...ever! Who wouldnt want to see that movie!

[@einundsiebenziger5488]

Who wouldn't want to see that movie?*

[@jliller]

My favorite part of Cocaine Bear was when he attacks the Krispe Kreme, mistaking the powdered donuts for more cocaine.

[@juniorberns]

So far, good vibes. The movie is getting the reaction expected. The merch will be awesome at comic con

[@kylemarkley8615]

Conan's Christopher Walken type emphasis on "caine" in Cocaine Bear is the only thing I could focus on while watching this

[@untitledtitle007]

Charlie's Angel's AND Cocaine bear?! There is no beginning to this lady's directing talent

[@GolDFish-if1ov]

Charlies Angels sucks lol

[@stonytrees8573]

Love how Conan always keeps sona beside him even tho she doesn’t do or say anything

[@DNATruLyricist]

Speaking of black bear, if uve ever seen the movie BackCountry the last thing ull ever think is a black bear isn't dangerous.. trust me.. idc what scenes might be in this movie.. nothing will top the terror of the bear scene in BackCountry

[@frankenviews4069]

It's the conceptual sequel to "Snakes on a Plane". But it is an absolute blast. Just be aware that it is not a serious movie.

[@martincumings5400]

Look at Conan, rockin the Steve Bannon look!!!

[@SolidMikeP]

When I was a young lad I fell in love with her in 40 yr old virgin, as and older man, shes still got it.

[@elemantal]

I love how they named the bear Pablo Eskobear

[@alansilverman8500]

Hear that Yogi?...Let that be a lesson to you!

[@williamswilliams8164]

Exactly as bad as you expect Conan chose his praise carefully

[@oitoitoi1]

It would have been comedic genius to give the bear an EP credit.

[@devinmichaelroberts9954]

One of the best just fun movies i have seen in a long time.. it was hilarious and fun

[@BirdsElopeWithTheSun09]

Elizabeth Banks and Sona have the same laugh

[@r.p.mcmurphy6623]

Please hurry to your nearest audiologist.

[@JAMinerViews]

Great movie.. total Theater film... the part with the fingers fingers tho... wow lmao

[@TerenceStigers]

I'm really looking forward to "Cocaine Bearnado".

[@phaedrawidney5246]

Watched it. Bravo ms banks. It was great 👍 👌

[@TacShooter]

I'm waiting for the sequels "Quaalude Koala" and "PCP Polar Bear".

[@baimun]

“Couples having completely different reactions…” Yup. My wife covering her face “Eww… why would someone make this movie?” Me… “Bwaaaahahaaahaaaa…..” 😂🤣

[@trinity31409]

Snakes on a Monday to Friday Plane is a crazy movie with a similarly fun title. I am still waiting for Sam to come back and make Snakes on a Train sequel. Edit: Yes I know Asylum already made a film with that title but I don't care.

[@JunkerDC]

It reminded me of a 80's movie I loved how the kids acted like kids did in the 80's the only thing that would have made it better is if it was filmed on 35mm to give it that look then you would have thought it was made in the 80's other then that it's a blast

[@ActraStunts]

Just so awesome!! so much fun !!

[@pmp521]

Elizabeth Banks and Sona's laugh are so similar that I couldn't tell who was laughing when I was listening on the podcast

[@DonaldMohrMusic]

The only film title more descriptive than "Cocaine Bear" is "College Beach Party Massacre 4"

[@ssjcajas]

I loved every minute of Cocaine Bear.

[@jennifersutton6786]

I haven’t been in a movie theater since A Quiet Place 2 but I will be going this Friday to see Cocaine Bear! This isn’t the movie you wait till it comes out on a streaming platform. Thanks Elizabeth!!!

[@fujidenzo_kid4147]

Cocaine Bear 3: Tranq New York lets do this. 😂🔥

[@TheKing0Crash]

Cocaine Bear is the first movie I genuinely enjoyed, because it wasn't just the same basic cash cow story line that's regurgitated for a millionth time, enjoyed in a very long time.

[@buckmudd8006]

A Naturalist at national reserve was telling me that black bears tend to have shorter tempers and will become aggressive faster than a Grizzly (or "Brown") bear. Of course, the Brown bear is bigger, stronger, etc. Black bears are relatively small, but they are still Bears XD

[@sleepinglionarchives]

Some folks are better directors if they're not also writing/producing

[@TorQueMoD]

It was a pretty funny movie. My favorite scene is when the bear takes a nap :P

[@A_friendwithoutbenefits]

4:47 Banks talking about the boy in the film: “he has some great lines” Yeah Liz, like the massive one he eats 😅