Fellini Satyricon | Welcome To The Basement

[@Phryxil]

"Ziggurat of Perversion" Thank you, Craig, I'd been searching for a title for my memoirs.

[@xantiphos]

The fragmentary narration of the film owes to the fragmentary state of the book; unfortunalely, there was a larger book that hasn't come to our times and probably never will. As an historian, I like one of the messages this films provides: the past is travel through a world we cannot fully depict and understand, specially when we're talking about a civilization thousands of years old and with different mentality and traditions. All we have from the past is fragments, and even when we believe we can understand it is that we realise how far we are from it. Some describre this film as a science-fiction from the Roman empire, but then again every film made about the Ancient Rome ends up being just fiction, because they are modern interpretations from a distant past from which we just have ruins and fragmentary documents.

[@rivereuphrates8103]

I love this film to death but your guys' comments were freaking hilarious man

[@cristerowarrior1450]

“His lips and his words are out of sync” I nearly pissed myself laughing when that part happened

[@mondegreen9709]

That's rubbish Cinecittà dubbing for you. They would never use original sound in Italian movies before the 90's, I think. You know that Fellini would often only add in the actual dialogue after shooting the scenes? Instead he would just let actors improvise by randomly reciting numerals.

[@mwhite6522]

@@mondegreen9709 The dubbing was purposely off-kilter. Fellini wanted the movie to seem bizarre and disjunct, just like the surviving text of the novel. In the same way, he often rejected sets or props that looked too realistic.

[@gavinjh94]

Hell yes, I literally just discovered and watched this movie for the first time two days ago and loved it! I couldnt figure out why I had never heard anyone talk about it, until now!

[@aestevalis0]

Biddin' for the Diddlin'. That's why I love you, Craig.

[@aestevalis0]

I'd love to be a guest at Matt's Satyricon. I'll bring my own leash.

[@TheColonelKlink]

I pretty much never want to be at any party I happen to end up at.

[@PeoplesProtector]

Awesome stuff guys. Its just great to see Matt and Craig yet again. Its great knowing that I have something immensely enjoyable to look forward to every week Xxxxx.

[@makeghandi]

Craig, Paddington 2 is fantastic, nay to your snickering, Matt. Open your heart to charm

[@AndrewMartinIsHere]

Roma was heartbreakingly beautiful, and I cried a few times during it, but there was a hilarious scene where the family are sat on a bench and are so sad and down, and behind them is a giant comedy crab, and in the background is a hugely happy wedding. The juxtaposition is so funny despite it being so damn sad.

[@Saltine79]

Sci-fi July idea for you guys, Ice Pirates. Great cast and a really funny story. I think it would work great for your show. I've finally caught up on all the episodes.

[@meropale]

I need to watch Goodfellas again because I remember very little from it. I saw it in High School when it came out. I also saw The Godfather around that time and it was fantastic. So many fantastic moments in that one.

[@JackSmith-bf8ll]

Hi guys! Love your show, and looking forward to today's episode. I have one suggestion for Seen it? Fellini's Roma (1972)! Maybe his weirdest/trippiest movie of them all! Would recommend it if you guys haven's already watched it.

[@dustinhall669]

This is my favorite Fellini!

[@jlouis4407]

Amarcord is mine that I’ve seen so far, but Satyricon is a masterpiece

[@DeadParrotJones]

Great episode (as usual) with some proper laugh out loud moments! Suggestion for Seen It: "Son of Rambow" from 2007? It's one of my favourites, and it really makes me think a lot about filmmaking, storytelling, and the power of imagination.

[@kintreveis1019]

It looks like you guys had a ton of fun with this one.

[@corinneirwin8406]

Love this episode sm.

[@InfinetlyOmega]

I was mentioned that is amazing and just made my year

[@TheDreadfulCurtain]

“ his half mumbling bring all the boys to the barge “ 😂

[@calamusgladiofortior2814]

Well, I'm officially caught up. I've just finished watching all your episodes, after I discovered you guys this year. Thanks for some awesome entertainment. You guys have probably scene it, but if you haven't, Zulu with Michael Caine is a classic that holds up well - both in its production values and handling of the subject matter. Cheers.

[@oaf-77]

I’ve been to the San Diego Satyricon. The lines were too long and they charge too much for autographs.

[@tizzukka]

$65 bucks for a signed picture of Bacchus, I think the guy was drunk too.

[@cmonman3639]

"Derangement of the senses" is a quote from Arthur Rimbaud

[@EmpathP]

I don't know why I laughed so hard when Matt said "Sensual man love" but I did XD

[@Dawidsu]

I knew that man remided me of somebody, and thanks to you now I know who. Eddie friggin' Redmayne!

[@tipsysprinkles206]

Seen it? The Skulls (2000) I was so disappointed because the first 20 minutes are intriguing then it just gets wacky up the wazoo! Also: Kuntilanak (2018) Its an Indonesian ghost story and I loved it! Beautifully shot and the kids were brilliant~

[@JeniJustJeni]

The end of BlacKkKlansmen hit me hard too, I legit cried. The movie dressed the racism up in a funny story but then when you are feeling good about how the story ended, there facade was ripped away and you're left staring in the ugly face of hate.

[@ChipWhitingtonIII]

Damn near choked on my cereal at that Toto drop!

[@TenaciousB06]

What happened to Matt's wrist? (see 0:37)

[@jakepeterson1121]

Having seen a lot from this past year I can say with confidence Roma doesn't even break my top 25. Stylistically stunning in regards to cinematography no doubt, but I just don't understand why everyone was head over heels for it compared to films like say BlackKlansman and First Reformed that were the finest films of the year in my opinion.

[@vladmirhoopnagle1170]

Well now that you've dipped into the weird world of Fellini, how doing more of them? Perhaps Fellini's Casanova. No lip synch problems. It's in English and stars (if you can believe it) Donald Sutherland in the title role!

[@hellyafreeshit9655]

I would love to see you guys watch movies that you’ve already seen before and discuss the differences then you notice upon a second or maybe multiple viewings if it’s a movie that you love. you could make it a new series or just us couple special episodes. I feel like you two would have a lot of interesting takes on classic movies that you enjoyed and maybe even some that you didn’t like on your first viewing.

[@blamesocietyfilms]

30-40% of the films I choose, Craig has already seen, so we often do get that perspective, from him at least.

[@PoseidonXIII]

Good stuff as always!!

[@ummon995]

Yet another great episode, guys! BTW, I'm doing a Moby Dick deep dive with a 5 day immersion (with Greg Peck), while reading the book (this will have been my 4th time), and watching numerous lectures online. Have you SEEN IT (the Peck version)?

[@toxicbambi6208]

have you guys seen Buster's Mal Heart? The non-linear story telling is very well utilized and the cinematography feels very thought out and adds a lot to the film. But mostly I want to hear your opinion of what happens in the story because I'm not quite sure I understood it all.

[@PointEndClick]

This video is awesome.

[@kintreveis1019]

Love the show btw been watching for years. Have you guys seen Spider-Man Enter the Spider-verse if so what did you think of it? It just won the oscar for best animated film. In my opinion the movie was truly stunning.

[@cowpercoles1194]

not enough spider orgies...

[@jonathanmoss3918]

this film looks exhausting

[@Gypsywasteland]

Go watch The Avengers then

[@francescafay9452]

Matt shouldn't sleep on Paddington 2. Roma is in my top 3, but Paddington is by far my favorite movie from last year!

[@MegaTylerwilson]

Hi there Mat. What is that on your hand?

[@adamjg4]

The Doors "Strange Days" in background behind Craig. Great album cover with a dancing midget and carnival people. Featuring famous songs such as People Are Strange and Love Me Two Times.

[@Hawkman220]

If you are looking for a fun film from 2016 too watch you should check out The Accountant. I am not a Ben Affleck fan but I thought he did a good job in this role and it has my all time favorite character actors Mr. JK Simmons!

[@MegaTylerwilson]

Wow!! Mat. Where do you find this movie?

[@toddevangelista]

Have you guys scene the movie: "The Apple"?

[@hinduhillbilly]

Satyricon fried my tiny mind in 1978 as a new college film major who loved old Hollywood. It was an entirely new and frightening language. Sort of like TikTok is to me now. In fact TikTok "dances" often remind me of the inexplicable random hand gestures background characters in Satyricon make. They are apparently supposed to communicate meaning, but I don't have the proper decoder ring.

[@tiffanyclark-grove1989]

I LOVE this❤️. You had me laughing good. I Love Fellini too lol

[@GetTheFunkOut46]

you guys talked about hereditary yet?

[@MrNage09]

Dont remember if you guys talked about shoplifters

[@panxitooo]

seen it? Paris, Texas.

[@Robobagpiper]

Speaking of foreign films, my wife and I would love to see you guys' take on the two Korean films: Along With The Gods (which are in two interlinked episodes, The Two Worlds and The Last 49 Days). We found them very emotionally powerful, and yet very strange and visually interesting.

[@Trevin_Taylor]

Was there an arm brace on in the cold open? You ok?

[@blamesocietyfilms]

Yes and yes. Editing two shows a week takes its toll on the old right wrist.

[@linkfan160]

13:05 YES there will be blood!!!

[@catalina9844]

Totally agree with you Matt! Roma is the best film of the year.

[@aestevalis0]

The Apple will make you feel the same way about the amount of work that went in to it. And if you're a Simpsons fan, you may see something that looks familiar.

[@aestevalis0]

I haven't actually seen The Godfather but I agree with Matt that it's the comedy that makes Goodfellas better.

[@jgaines4]

As of right now, I haven't seen any of the best picture nominees. However, I did see First Reformed, and I think it (and specifically, Ethan Hawke) deserved more nominations than it got. Have you seen it?

[@thegodlessvulcan]

Yeah. Movie is little trippy. Just wish we had professional wailers nowdays. Would love to have some at my funeral procession.

[@Karthonic]

I'm with Matt. If I had to choose between them, I'd go with Goodfellas each time.

[@Stroheim333]

Think -- during the Roman era the whole Europe consisted of deserts and naked mountains. You see it in movies all the time!

[@SuperRat420]

This movie wasn't meant to be seen sound of mind, no. Saw it at like 2AM so something as a kid on TCM.

[@jlouis4407]

It’s more about the effect and the atmosphere

[@fugithegreat]

Seen it? The Brave Little Toaster. Sure, it's got more narrative structure, but it arguably might be the Satyricon of children's animated films.

[@stormcloudsabound]

Love when you folks watch weird movies!

[@brunoheggli2888]

What is weird with this movie?

[@dashhazard8526]

Jeff Goldblum: The Wizard of Uh Uh Uhs.

[@Caveboy0]

Craig was absolutely right about Roma. The academy is so desperate to pick a movie that the general public can get behind. Despite controversy Green Book is easily a crowd pleaser. Roma is in my opinion the obvious winner but for he sake of viewership it would push the general public away.

[@Hawkman220]

If you are looking for a good film in 2017 I have to go with Logan. As far as I am concerned the best superhero film ever made so far. And a very good ending for the Hugh Jackman's run of Wolverine.

[@MrSandpaperCondom]

I had to watch this twice, because Matt's opening remarks were distressing, and I couldn't focus for about 20 minutes. I have about a dozen reasons why he is wrong. But I'll start with this blanket statement: Goodfellas (albeit a near perfect movie) is nothing in comparison to The Godfather. Henry Hill is our main character, flawed, wanting into an elite social/criminal network, and he takes us down the intriguing rabbit hole that leads to his and everyone else's destruction. As a viewer, you feel somewhat elated when he becomes a criminal (as though you're a part of it), even excited and somewhat scared, but he ultimately becomes a hideous monster that few of us can relate to. Betraying his new friends and new "family",... betraying the only thing he held sacred at the beginning of the film. The Godfather is superior because it's basically the opposite story. Everyone can relate to young Michael. The film/s make you subtlety understand his reluctance behind being what is expected of him, what his family wants of him, and what he wants as human being. The story of The Godfather is about the loss of innocence at the price of family and obligation. It mirrors life for ever viewer. We all have to sacrifice some of ourselves in order to do what we think is best for our family/friends/lovers, and sometimes everyone else who you rely on. Goodfellas is about some asshole who wants to be a criminal; becomes it, and then fucks everyone/thing over to save himself. The Godfather is about a reluctant son who begrudgingly takes up his father's mantle, after every other option is eliminated. Michael, at the beginning, just wants to have his own life (without his family calling the shots). Who can't relate to that? Now Henry Hill??? What a piece of shit (in real life too {listen to Howard Stern})! I guess what I saying is, despite the lack of humor, The Godfather is better because EVERYONE can relate to losing their virtue because life takes it from us. Goodfellas (while great) is about some asshole who fucks over everyone he loves to save himself and tell you a self aggrandizing story about it. Matt, I do not think you are a romantic. Craig you're the best, but maybe next time give your honest, unabashed opinion. P.S. Still the best show ever!!! I owe you fellas a debt for turning me on to Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf. Love you guys forever!!!\ P.P.S. I do have eleven more reasons.

[@sirleebutler]

i thought that this was the weird sex movie we watched in latin class, but watching this, it must have been something else. calligula, maybe?

[@JackSmith-bf8ll]

There's a lot more sex in Caligula, so that might be the one.

[@jlouis4407]

I can see how you got the two confused

[@CaptChrispy]

You must see Shoplifters and talk about it. It's divisive, in my own mind!

[@pvtjhon]

6:09 Get your VR on. 9:40 Holy hell. This episode is hilarious. 14:40 What? 15:35 My dreams are always one solid story. 18:20 If you want to see a great Black Super Hero. Go watch BBC Shaka Zulu mini series. Cute girl on the cover!

[@arnoldsaidwhat]

Seen it: time bandits

[@ChipWhitingtonIII]

Wonder if Tona ever laughs behind the cam, and they have to edit that out. Or she is so use to their schtick and therefore thoroughly unimpressed.

[@blamesocietyfilms]

Tona is a very good silent laugher.

[@CaptChrispy]

Goodfellas has Scorsese's mother and kids looking at the camera.

[@Parmesana]

thank you for sparing me a lot of grief and sottotitli(subtitle/in Italian) reading. It always looks confusing, so I never tried to watch it. I speak some Italian, but not fluently.

[@jamesstinedurf9841]

before the Oscars i heard Roma wasn't going to win because it was a movie on Netflix

[@linkfan160]

Thank you Matt for saying good things about Green Book. Ever since the Oscars people have been cursing and spitting at it with all the rage and fury they can, which I think is very misplaced. Nor do I believe the film is deserving of that. It's not perfect of course (no movie is) but I for one really enjoyed it.

[@stormcloudsabound]

The Cinema Cynic Every movie is worthy of both praise and criticism-Green Book happened to be like every other White Savior movie, I think it’s in part a victim of circumstance. It’s getting vitriol not necessarily for what’s in it, but of what it represents. The things Matt praised about it were done much better in Get Out, for example. (It’s also disrespectful to the family of the man in question, compared to the doc about the book/man that no one watched.)

[@pianoface]

To your point of the clips at the end of Black Klansmen, Dear White People (the movie) does the same thing but with the phenomenon of college kids in blackface. Eye opening to say the least. ❤

[@SocratesAlexander]

But The Godfather and Goodfellas cannot be comparable in that one is epic while the other is a realistic movie.

[@tahnadana5435]

is craig sick or something?

[@craigjohnson6423]

Yes, I was.

[@christopherperson1939]

I think what probably gives Goodfellas and edge for people also, is that it does not really romanticize the mob at all. While The Godfather definitely presents a more romanticized version of the Mafia, which mobsters would then try to emulate after the movie came out. Yet Goodfellas shows what these people for what they, which are greedy, violent and aggressively ignorant sociopaths.

[@themoviedealers]

SEEN IT? The World's Greatest Sinner. It is batcrap bananas and the work of a zero-budget auteur, character actor great Timothy Carey. And the music is done by Frank Zappa, apparently his first professional gig as a composer at age 22. True guerilla no permit filmmaking. Carey bites off WAY more than he can chew regarding themes: eternal life, death, God, the hubris of celebrity, the gullibility of the mass audience. Almost too much here. And a bunch of cars get burned up. It is available on Amazon Prime Video.

[@NathanEHarvey]

Cabin in the woods

[@RedoxusPlaays]

I'm sorry, but are you guys a couple? You have such a great chemistry.

[@jlouis4407]

Close friends are gay

[@kds5895]

CRAIG!! Pick Brawl in Cell Block 99! It’s from 2017 and it’s got Udo Kier!!

[@jgaines4]

I second this.

[@danielfolk5266]

How about Casino?

[@Ayanami0001]

Godfather > Goodfellas

[@catalina9844]

Have you seen . . . Freaks?

[@alexanderforbes1452]

Martin Scorsese said about The Departed that it was his first film with a plot, that's obviously an exaggeration but his movies are more character driven than story driven, Goodfellas being a great example of that. It tells the story of these character, yes, but it's about them rather than about what they do and what happens to them, if that makes any sense. The Godfather on the other hand succeeds at both telling a story and a character study. It's characters are also more sympathetic in my eyes, meaning I'm more invested, I never cared if anyone in Goodfellas got killed because they were all shitty people that I wanted to see fail. Of course, everything's subjective so you can never say one thing is better than another, so, eh.

[@aestevalis0]

Inculpius? He just sounds guilty.

[@jeff901]

"El Topo"

[@chriskinsel8731]

I thought I was the only one who thought that Goodfellas was better

[@brazyd5]

Godfather 2 is the best mafia movie.

[@JakeWithee]

I had the very same reaction at the end of Roma: "How the hell did they shoot that and not just drown everyone?!"

[@BlackCowBoy]

Love the Goodfellas; Don't like the The Godfather. Totally agree with Matt

[@jlouis4407]

At least this movie teaches the important lesson not to steal hermaphrodite oracles

[@jlouis4407]

The Who’s Next album cover lol

[@Jamick98Geass]

Goodfellas IS a better movie than the Godfather! That's just hard science.

[@Diabolik771]

You're guys' videos never show in my recommendations anymore. KZbin is fucking your channel too with algorithms.

[@ds403]

Bring back baby cookie Please

[@blamesocietyfilms]

She never left

[@Alexshockwave84]

This movie has to be one if not the most fucked up movies the have ever reviewed on this channel

[@SassyBratt1]

If you look real close you will see Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau . He's the fairy boy.

[@jlouis4407]

Lol