FILMMAKER REACTS to BREAKING BAD Season 4 Episode 2: Thirty-Eight Snub

[@SpellSteal]

lol. you finally getting into the waltuh memes. I wonder what people who haven't seen breaking bad think of them.

[@trashsplashtucker]

I have seen BB and I still think they're kinda dumb. Meme culture seems to think repetition makes stuff funny, when it doesn't.

[@john.c.munoz04]

@@trashsplashtucker i think the “waltuh” ones are funny but i never got the finger one like what

[@soap2088]

@@trashsplashtucker this guy must be fun at parties

[@trashsplashtucker]

​@@soap2088 Lol if you think a bunch of people pretending to have a stupid accent somehow equates to a party, sure. You probably think that dumbass doge meme is the funniest thing on earth too kiddo.

[@bobob9969]

@@trashsplashtucker it's better than the spoiler memes, those legitimately ruin the show for some people

[@transformersrevenge9]

I like how Breaking Bad sits with the concept of murder for a bit. Jesse doesn't just shoot a dude and move on with the story. We sit with him and watch him break down over taking a life.

[@marvelsandals4228]

Especially the circumstances of it too. This wasn't self-defense, revenge, or neutralizing a dangerous threat. Jesse walked up to his door, rang the bell, he opened it, Jesse whipped out the gun, and Gale said go ahead you can take whatever you want, just don't hurt me...then finally "please, you don't have to do this," before Jesse blew his brains out. THAT is wild. Sure, we understand why he did it...but DAMN. How the fuck do you just move on from that? Now you have to live with the reality that you violently murdered a defenseless dude who never hurt a fly.

[@frothyjazz7425]

I'd always describe Mike with the quote. "Beware of an old man in a profession where men usually die young."

[@chaseb5376]

I will say. Something that took me until my 3rd rewatch to really notice. There’s a reasonable amount of dislike for Marie. (Understandably so. Her personal storylines are the least developed and she’s usually written like the annoying Aunt in the family dynamic.) but the way she cares for Hank and is patient with him through this time really elevates her as a character. Not many people have that personal strength or love for someone else. Even with the limited screen time you still see her at her best and I think that’s really cool.

[@kareningram6093]

I feel like the writers just didn't know what to do with her character.

[@marvelsandals4228]

I think in the first few episodes they deliberately set her and Hank up to be unpleasant, with Hank making very crass comments, upstaging Walt at his own Birthday party, insulting him, etc. Meanwhile Marie insults Skylar and Walt, tells Skylar her short story collection won't sell, and of course steals the shoes and tiara (something Hank later admits has been an ongoing habit of hers she goes to therapy for), etc. Like Hank, I think over the course of the series they slowly develop her into a more 3 dimensional character. I think the first time she earned my respect was during Walt's "intervention" where the family (led by Skylar) urged Walt to accept Gretchen and Elliot's money for the cancer treatment, which he declined. Everyone else sided with Skylar, but the first voice of dissent was Marie, who said "I think you should do whatever you want. It's his decision." Skylar FREAKED out and acted like Marie was insane, but she was straight up spitting facts. This man has cancer, at the time, he thought he had MONTHS to live, and he has to grapple with the emotional fallout of that reality, trying to make impossible decisions about how to spend his last days on Earth, and Marie of all people was the first to come to his defense and say he deserves the right to make his own decisions about his life. Yes, obviously the situation is more complex and there's nothing wrong with discussing it with family, but she really showed him a tremendous amount of respect. Instead of telling him what to do or insulting him for making the "wrong" choice, she wanted to hear what HE wanted. If more people had shown him that kind of respect, maybe he wouldn't have ended up where he did, in such a dark place that he would even CONSIDER taking such extreme measures. It's little moments like that which let the audience see maybe there's more to this character than we first thought. Marie also challenged Hank when he was OBVIOUSLY traumatized by his experience in Mexico and after his shootout with Tuco. Hank kept running away from his problems and acting as if he was fine, but anyone with eyes could see the man's world was collapsing around him (which later led him to break into Jesse's house and beat him half to death, which almost got Hank thrown in jail). Marie immediately saw he was not "ok" and tried to gently approach him, but Hank had no interest in discussing it with her. Marie is a pretty sharp gal when she chooses to be and she absolutely cares for Hank, which we have been seeing all throughout the show. It is very sad to see him be so cold towards her rn, but as James pointed out, Hank has been through a LOT. It is hard to understate how much the man has suffered, having lost everything he once held so closely as his identity. He went from a gun-slinging, trash-talking DEA agent in charge of his department to a victim who can't so much as stand up or take a shit without help. He was not prepared for how "weak" and small this experience would make him feel. He likely wants to support Marie, but the tables have turned and now he is 100% dependent on her for survival. He feels like a toddler and you can SEE how much he hates this situation. Unfortunately, the one person who is a witness to his weakness is also the woman who loves him and so when he lashes out, he ends up hurting her, which is fucked up. It's just a completely fucked up situation all around.

[@twichytail]

I always saw Marie as the antithesis to Walter, walter was an innocent man turned into a killer drug lord, while marie was a lying shoplifter that turned into the most solid supporter of her family, while walter used his family as an excuse to feed his ego, Marie was the one to swallow her ego for the sake of her family.

[@evanmiller7795]

I feel like very few people take note of (what I call) "The Heisenberg Cue". That 'plucking of the strings' noise that plays almost every time Walt picks up his hat. I think it's brilliant and I love it so damn much.

[@kimwexler9393]

Marie's face after Hank says "get out" kills me every time.

[@jdub910]

I love Mike so much. He's my favorite character in this universe. He's bad ass but they also flesh out his character so much as the show goes along

[@coyotelong4349]

He’s a brilliant character

[@snooks5607]

more so in BCS

[@kareningram6093]

Same. Pretty much the only reason I gave Better Call Saul a chance is because I wanted more Mike. I ended up loving pretty much everything about that show because it's brilliant, but man, I don't think I could ever get tired of Mike. What an amazing character.

[@Naahi95]

​@@kareningram6093 without Mike I wouldn't have made it past the first or second season of BCS, as Jimmy story alone didn't hook me enough.

[@Stumme-40203]

@@Naahi95 Yeah, mike’s story really helps the show earlier on.

[@ankhtahr1401]

Oof, this still hits hard. I’ve been there, when the silence is just overwhelmingly loud and the only thing that feels like it helps is drowning it out with noise, both in the physical sense as well as keeping yourself busy with social activities and work. Nothing as bad as Jesse of course, but still, the loneliness Jesse feels at this point in the show, it hurts to see it. But hey, things got better for me, and those days are years past.

[@graystark240]

I’m there right now. And I’ve never heard someone express “noise” as being something they “need”. Thank you.

[@ankhtahr1401]

@@graystark240 Hang in there, kind internet stranger. It can get better, and usually it does, even if the brain tells you that it won't. I wish you all the best!

[@77professional]

Lawson the arms dealer is one of my all time favorite short scene side characters on tv. He leaves an impression and is an interesting character with just a few short scenes in Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Plus, he is a true professional with principles. He may technically be a criminal but you have to respect the guy.

[@marvelsandals4228]

He's got the "Mike" vibe, but with less sass haha

[@shotsofpadron]

The actor is also Bobby from Supernatural!

[@SteveNathn]

I love the music at 15:18 it basically becomes Heisenberg’s theme for the rest of the show. Fairly sparsely used but when it is, it’s excellent

[@evanmiller7795]

Yes! I just commented about the same thing. It's brilliant. No one talks about that

[@pkleo73]

according to the soundtrack, or score, the name of that piece is The Long Walk Alone

[@WeatherguyPlays]

Definitely relate to what you said around 17:30 about "every town having that one attorney with billboards everywhere." Someone around ATL like that for the past 15+ years is Ken Nugent, "One Call, That's All!"

[@derps0n839]

There is one in ABQ now named Bell, in his billboards he has boxing gloves.

[@vadifadoms]

Bro think he Saul😭😭💀💀💀💀

[@impossible7163]

I was so happy when Mike punched Walters smirking face. No one has had it coming longer.

[@blunt2416]

Walt trying to convince mike to help him is so laughable. Its like who do you think your talking to, Jessie?

[@marvelsandals4228]

It's also like, you really think Mike of all people is dumb enough to get into a fight with Gus? He knows every detail of how Gus runs his empire. He's too smart to be that stupid.

[@Codemaster1138]

I really like Marie, her character is a really nice grounding in the show, all her reactions, all her problems are so small and simple and "domestic" compared to everyone else on the show.

[@jamesbell6598]

Currently watching all of Breaking Bad for the first time, and I’m at roughly the same point through S4 as you. It’s nice to see someone else having the same awesome experience with it 😉 Love your videos; can’t wait for the next BB episodes.

[@John_Locke_108]

Your first watch of this show will always be special. And the rewatches only make it better.

[@JamesVSCinema]

It’s a special experience my friend!

[@mortgagesdemystified]

'This season might be hectic.' Quite an understatement

[@davidbowman2001]

Damn I’m glad KZbin recommended you, great seeing reactions from someone with the passion and knowledge to give insights. I love filmmaking too but you’re definitely more observant than me so I learn a lot lol. Also great vibe.

[@JamesVSCinema]

That’s what I love to hear my friend! Glad the vibes are aligned here 👌🏽

[@josephclay7315]

Fun fact, I think Bryan Cranston cameos in the party scene. Look closely for him!

[@coffinflop]

Small thing, but I love that Saul is the last person in the show to still be wearing the remembrance ribbon that everyone was wearing for the plane crash at the end of S2 - he's definitely only doing it to put forward the appearance of caring and see if he can make any money from the family members, but it's a cool tiny detail anyway.

[@eclecticdog2k901]

This has always been one of my favorite details too, it’s so perfect for his character

[@GonzoCiosain]

Mike Ehrmantrout is the epitome of "Never fight an old man"

[@marvelsandals4228]

The epitome of "IM GETTIN' TOO OLD FOR DIS' SHEET."

[@benf1111]

Mike is like an old knight in medieval times. Old knights are old for a very good reason.

[@guero1961]

seeing mike check walt like that had me so gassed up the first time around😂

[@JamesVSCinema]

Bro I understand! 😭🤘🏽

[@Festoniaful]

Marie, dispite her faults, is one of the genuine nice characters in the show i find

[@Trunkerunk]

8:38 My therapist rehearsing for our final session

[@SteveNathn]

Real 💀

[@korybeavers6528]

It's All Good man....he's a great lawyer

[@chris_player2995]

nice Taxi Driver reference right there , Walter buying a gun like Travis 17:06 I cant tell if this is a GTA commercial or a Tim and Eric sketch 19:33 Batman Arkham game over screen

[@DannyBedo]

They’re called minerals MARIE! 😂catchphrase of the show

[@TheScorpia12]

Dont you ever fucking forget this about mike; you just dont judge a book by its cover. Walter shouldve opened his eyes for once

[@ANTIV15T]

the last shot with jesse sitting in front of the huge sound system is probably my favourite scene of the entire series. it just haunts me every single time I see it, it’s so well done.

[@dybenson]

Here in Denver the go-to TV lawyer is Frank D. Azar "Call in the strong arm!"

[@ScorpionStrike7]

Mike with that Detroit Smash 😅

[@dariusz_darson_8968]

Yo man, you almost finished the show on patreon but we're barely on s4e2 here? Can't be! I demand 😉 BrBa twice a week 😂

[@NotoriousMinion]

“Keeping the Piece.” Yo james this shit is fucking hilarious oh my god. That’s perfect lmfao.

[@JamesVSCinema]

You get it g! Someone in the comments had it fly over their head hahaha

[@NotoriousMinion]

@@JamesVSCinema Man you’re hilarious, and also super insightful. The fact you caught on instantly to what Jesse is going through is awesome, I’ve seen a lot of people not understand the psychological part of things, but you get it. You’re gonna love where this all goes. AND, if you decide you to watch Better Call Saul, I think you’re gonna lose your shit lol. That stuff goes suuuper hard into psychology and drama, and since you’re a filmmaker, you are going to notice that they used all their clout from Breaking Bad to make Better Call Saul even better. I’m talking camera work, filters, props, characters, EVERYTHING. Vince Gilligan doesn’t miss on this stuff, this is basically storytelling 101. So damn glad you’re watching all this and actually picking up what the directors, producers, writers, and actors are putting down. Keep it up man, love seeing your take on everything.

[@marvelsandals4228]

@@JamesVSCinema Walt said he only wants the gun for "defense," but insisted on getting a gun illegally with the serial numbers filed off. Sometimes the best defense is to shoot first. It takes a peice to keep the peace.

[@adrianguinn3331]

This one really begins the slide... From personal experience, trust me or dont, but this season? This is when shit seemed more real than any other. iykyk.

[@badreprint]

I know it's going to be like a year, but I can't wait for you to see Nacho. You're gonna flip.

[@debbyemerson3877]

Not a year. Unless he breaks between shows

[@MattyBmemes]

Interesting how at the start of the show Hank was all gung ho and walt was into chemsitry, Now Hank is thinking ahead and super into Geology as walt preactices with a firearm 🤔🤔🤔

[@marvelsandals4228]

lol Hank turns to making meth to pay for his physical therapy and Walt becomes a cop xD

[@sus-fh1bt]

After this, you should see the breaking bad colour theory

[@josephclay7315]

I'm always hyped on Tuesdays just for these vid drops

[@JamesVSCinema]

ayyyy it’s a good day!

[@josephclay7315]

@@JamesVSCinema you know it man!

[@xCPTxNEMO]

Some of your observations about the framing of shots made me think of scenes in future episodes. Of course it all could be coincidental but knowing this show it might not be.

[@phylazen5649]

can we just rewind to season 1 again.. you're gonna be done with the series soon i dread that day 😢

[@SerpentSeven777]

Every time there is a soundtrack in BB or BCS, that vibes or invokes emotion, I guess it's Dave Porter and I was 100% right throughout both shows.

[@StarsDie88]

This episode and the next one are kind of depressing slogs. But they have some intense character moments.

[@joshuarosen359]

Love the Dying Light shout out. Such a fantastic game. Shame number two didn't quite live up to it, but it was still fun

[@TheEverwritten]

If you like Mike now, once you're done with Better Call Saul you're gonna love him.

[@rostello_0]

God damn it Marie, they are not rocks...these are M I N E R A L S! Upd: for my dudes that watched BCS, I think I found a new detail in this episode of BrBa I think "Go home Walter" is an easy prefire phrase because of what we have seen in season 6 during Gustavo's preparation if u know what I mean. Walter don't see anyone around the street and he didn't see any tail behind him I think when he was driving, now I understand where they were when they saw Walter and how they saw him Vince is a genius!

[@marvelsandals4228]

We all KNEW it had to be something like that, something amazing...but, later we get to see how these guys pull of their little "magic" show of seeming to be omniscient. Nothing gets by the eyes of the Gus Fring empire haha

[@captgeech]

Now that you mention it, Dying Light 1 probably is like the best zombie game, props.

[@JamesVSCinema]

100%

[@cherizar1854]

I agree with the comment about Marie. It's cool how even though she hasn't exactly been a very likeable person, she has different facets just like real people do, and one them is that she truly loves Hank to death. She might behave like a Karen, and live inside her own little world a lot of the times and be nosy to the point of being annoying af, but nobody can take away from her the fact that she is completely in love with Hank and would do anything for him.

[@luca_lwls]

Dying Light your favorite zombie game? I see you're a man of culture

[@EdenMcCoy-rt9hp]

No matter how annoyed people may be with Marie in general, her personality and her flaws...she is a damn great wife. She is loyal AF, protective, loving, and incredibly supportive. She cares about Hank so much. I really feel for her throughout Hank's recovery process

[@alexandrupatru2892]

Fun fact, the thick eyebrows Bogdan, the Romanian car wash annoying boss's actor, Marius Stan has a M. S. in Physics and a Ph. D. in Chemistry and is an accomplished scientist at Argonne National Laboratory, in Chicago. He uses elements of artificial intelligence (AI) to predict properties of complex systems and to design new materials. Has published over 100 scientific articles, plus a poetry book. As a Romanian, I understood what he was saying in the first episodes and yeah, he's defo a bastard to his employees.

[@vxm6503]

14:37

[@wantondstrction]

ayyyyy james with the clutch dinner time upload

[@JamesVSCinema]

factual 🤘🏽

[@themoviedealers]

I was just watching a reaction to Airplane! and Jonathan Banks has a small role in that, which is hilarious to see now😅

[@RandomRoger]

James, Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston have a liquor brand together. I forgot if it's tequila or gin, but if you indulge at all, check it out.

[@PoeticNixon]

Feel that on the zombies bro!

[@vaughndiezel]

It's dope reliving this amazing show through your videos. How you react is similar to how I did upon first watch...and trust me you still haven't seen anything yet cuz it gets better and better from here! Brace yourself dawg!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@nivekian]

You're in the thick of peak BB till the end...

[@beefjezos2713]

I think you said you moved to Denver so I know the lawyer youre talking about is the homie Frank Azar 😂

[@solezeta1314]

When you watch Better Call Saul, you'll understand why Mike punched Walt when he suggested taking down his business.

[@brei2670]

Oh Bogdan didn't want 20 million dollars. I mean, he probably would have taken them, but that wasn't the goal. He didn't expect to get them. He really just said screw Walter. He's not getting my carwash.

[@kimwexler9393]

There's even a Better Call Saul billboard in the Sims 3 😂

[@TLFitness52]

Feel like all of us stopped playing zombies after black ops 2 lol

[@dvnlake6610]

In cleveland it’s this dude named misney and some of his billboards are literally just his eyebrows and bald head. And his catchphrase or whatever is misney knows best lmao

[@defnotatroll]

Bro I'd never made that connection.. Pete and Badger arguing about Zombies and then we get to watch Jesse live like a zombie

[@FmLdoonski85]

19:35 that impression 💀💀💀

[@Swipey900]

14:35 if you know you know 🤐🤐🤐🤐

[@Lexwell_Lavers]

Mike does Walter a favor in the bar

[@twite5462]

Mob of the dead was the best zombies map

[@GimmeJimmy23]

Black Ops 3 has the best zombie map of all time, the Giant, which is a brilliant remake of the classic map: Der Reise. When you said you stopped after Black Ops 2, my brain almost couldn't compute it, because this map is so good. I just don't play video games anymore, because I'd rather spend my free time making music, but, in my day... I used to split wigs with the best of them. 😎

[@mcm4point2o]

does anybody know if Vince is dropping anything new soon?

[@paulblart9856]

Always love to hear it when someone says they liked Dying Light. Best zombie game of all time in my opinion

[@Lil_Doc115]

Fun fact. Mike punching Walter was a subtle hint that he does not like him

[@thewiseowl8804]

😂

[@marvelsandals4228]

"Subtle," eh?

[@Alex-hm7nt]

Sam Berenstein for Michigan

[@EdenMcCoy-rt9hp]

Mike is definitely thinking, hey we both know why you did what you did. It is what it is. But bro, own it. Own your actions. That's literally the least you can do. Stop STILL trying to bullshit me. You're just gonna piss me off lol

[@timriehl1500]

Have you ever seen Orange is the New Black or Big Love?

[@ruealgie]

Ah, yes, Bobby Singer's guest cameo!

[@JamesVSCinema]

Walter over here keeping that THANG on him! Breaking Bad S5 & Barry S3 on Patreon! Click here: www.patreon.com/jamesvscinema Much love!

[@jhzwwe123]

Broooo you stopped playing cod zombies after bo2 too? AND your favorite zombie game is dying light!?!? I knew I fucked with you tough for a reason! Lmaoo 💀

[@claytonjones6119]

Bruh you gotta go back and replay bo3 zombies, once you learn some of the maps it’s very very fun

[@tracydao763]

please watch Beef man. i really do want to hear filmmakers view on it.

[@acxrn]

Misny makes them pay!

[@dnllrnt]

James: "This season is going to be hectic..." Everyone who lived through Season 5 and Better Call Saul: ...well....🤷

[@jhzwwe123]

Broooo you stopped playing cod zombies after bo2 too? AND your favorite zombie game is dying light!?!? I knew I fucked with you tough for a reason! Lmaoo 💀

[@JamesVSCinema]

Hahahaha real recognizes real!

[@iCortex1]

5 minutes ago kinda vibe :)

[@illuin__]

Bruh black ops 2 zombies was awesome, after that they were horrible, which is sad cause i started and ended on Black ops 2

[@TheBlueDragon86]

Left4Dead is one of my favorite games ever! Wish they would make a third game (not that crappy Back4Blood).

[@BananaRama1312]

hey gotta give a quick shoutout to ma mans referencing dying light def the best zombie game ever created

[@JamesVSCinema]

You know what’s up

[@BananaRama1312]

@@JamesVSCinema l4d2 Being a Close Second place 👌

[@ShiggyMiyamo]

Unpopular opinion. WaW had the best Nazi Zombie mode.

[@alexpanopoulos4754]

Walt buying the piece might be the eeriest scene in the whole show imo

[@marvelsandals4228]

Love how the arms dealer is looking at him and almost rhetorically asks him why he's buying it, like he doesn't for 1 second believe Walt's answer of "defense." Even if that's what Walt tells himself, we all know how everything this man gets involved with has a bad habit of going to hell.

[@playedout148]

Every character on this show is a POS. 😂

[@BobTheSkull]

Honestly you right, Zombies went downhill hard after black ops 2. i bought 3 and i dont even think i have 20 hours in the game. And yeah growing up in North Eastern Texas i see billboards and commercials for Brian "The Strong Arm" Loncar all over the place. i stopped seeing them recently and wondered what was going on and it turned out the dude died of a Cocaine overdose in 2016, so i guess thats why i stopped seeing the commercials. dudes commercials were exactly like sauls.

[@latts]

bo3 is peak cod zombies if ur into the Easter eggs

[@BobTheSkull]

@@latts which one was 3? the last one i remember playing was the one that was a world war 2 map full of zombies and you could go into a giant robots foot to get a magical staff to kill zombies with. that was the last map i enjoyed.

[@The.Pickle]

By the end of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul I found both Walt and Saul to be despicable, disgusting people. I know they suffered in their own way but they both became evil people. What happens to Hank and Jessie completely turned me off Walt. Saul going to kill the old lady made me wish bad things for him indeed.

[@LeeKD93]

Homie what the fuck are you spoiling shit for lmao

[@bari9379]

862nd

[@coffee8814]

infinity ward stopped being good after the first modern warfare and treyarch is shit after blops 1