SAY ANYTHING (1989) | FIRST TIME WATCHING | MOVIE REACTION

[@1marconisa]

Hah - his sister in the movie is his real-life sister, Joan Cusack. Perfect. If you like the two of them together you should really check out Grosse Point Blanke, which is hilarious.

[@trinaq]

Precisely, I love her Joan's character is implied to have a crush on John's, where they're unrelated.

[@sterow]

And High Fidelity, which is a great movie.

[@americandad8903]

His sister plays in several of his movies.

[@bryanmiller6110]

Grosse point is a great movie

[@zedwpd]

same two in 16 Candles

[@Rob-eo5ql]

“I don't want to sell anything, buy anything, or process anything as a career. I don't want to sell anything bought or processed, or buy anything sold or processed, or process anything sold, bought, or processed, or repair anything sold, bought, or processed.” ~ Lloyd Dobler

[@srhrafael8390]

The greatest answer ever given

[@ScientificallyStupid]

@@srhrafael8390 being old enough to have a lot of perspective, I think it's totally unfair to expect people just out of high school to know what they want to do with the rest of their life. LLoyd's answer was pretty much perfect.

[@srhrafael8390]

@@ScientificallyStupid As someone still figuring it out almost 10 years after hs, I totally agree.

[@XpVersusVista]

so basically he wants to become a lawyer, doctor, engineer, scientist, teacher or politician. (This list is not exhaustive)

[@dougshield7622]

used it in an essay in my first year in college.

[@jchristo4180]

I'm a guy and do not consider this movie to be a chick flick. My friends and I watched this over and over in college. Whenever the conversation turned to what are you gonna do after college, we would always say, "I don't want to buy anything, sell anything or process anything . . . as a career."

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

Not to mention the: "Hey brother... can I borrow some of those hey-soul classics?" ... "No, brother. You must go and get your own" thing. 😎

[@xbeaker]

It's fine if you watch it, enjoy it, and even if it is a defining part of your life. There is no shame. But it is a quintessential chick flick.

[@andrew348]

So basically because you watched the movie it is automatically not a chick flick?

[@joekuul8769]

So...how many of you have careers where you don't buy anything, sell anything, or process anything?

[@Kevinschart]

@@xbeaker what makes it a chick flick? It's a teenage angst movie for high schoolers. It doesn't feel like a chick flick to me. The Devil Wears Prada is a chick flick. Legally Blonde is a chick flick

[@mcgilj1]

"I gave her my heart and she gave me a pen..." Such a great great flick... And such a wonderful supporting cast and first directing job for Cameron Crowe... Great pick..

[@estills4768]

One of my favorite lines

[@cloudcity77]

This movie made MANY in my generation Peter Gabriel fans for life. "In your eyes" is a timeless classic with MUCH meaning to this day.

[@CrayCruz]

I liked the fact that in the movie they played it "on the radio" - it gave the movie it's realness.

[@symbiat0]

80s music rocked… and still sounds good today.

[@-gohu-]

it's SUCH a good song.

[@adamh5612]

Peter Gabriel was always on my bucket list and was lucky enough to see him with Sting a few years ago. And I heard "In Your Eyes" live...will always remember hearing the first few notes and tearing up! Love it to this day! 😊💙

[@cloudcity77]

@@adamh5612 Sting AND Peter Gabriel?! Wow, that had to be an amazing show. I think I remember hearing about that tour. Billy Joel and Garth Brooks live in Central Park was probably my favorite show.

[@jesmasa1]

"Her voice is so soothing " That's actually one of the reason why I subscribe your channel ☺️

[@eldenjr]

“Nobody thought we’d do this. Nobody really thinks it will work do they?” “No……You just described every great success story!” Exactly what people thought about my wife and I. We were from completely different worlds. But, it’s been twenty five years and we’ve proved them ALL wrong. We love this movie!

[@treadstone1138]

That song was THE song for soooo many people back in the 80's myself included. Introduced me to Peter Gabriel and made me a life long fan. To this day, that song still means so much to me and it's been 30 years. John Cusack even showed up at a Peter Gabriel concert, brought a boom box up on stage when he started to play "In Your Eyes", bowed and walked back into the crowd. Pure class and a great homage.

[@darrens2558]

This movie was written and directed by Cameron Crowe. He also wrote and directed Jerry Maguire and wrote Fast Times at Ridgemont High. But my favorite film by him is Almost Famous and you should definitely watch it. It's a semi-autobiographical film about 15 year old Cameron scamming his way to write for The Rolling Stone. It's his coming of age story as he tours with a rock group. Kate Hudson makes her debut, there's even a Jimmy Fallon cameo. A great film I'm sure you will love...be sure to watch the director's cut, called "untitled." Keep up the great work, I really enjoy your reactions.

[@ronalddobis6782]

And Marc Maron plays a promoter. "Lock the gates!"

[@moz7777]

I was all in til the Jimmy Fallon cameo.

[@xtinkerbellax3]

Yess I've been dying for some Almost Famous reactions.

[@christamu2]

This x1000.

[@wc4201]

+1 for Almost Famous. Very underrated film.

[@Novaximus]

You know what's funny? All this time you've been watching movies you wouldn't ordinarily watch for us and wound up enjoying them. This is a movie I would have passed by on the shelf for something else but today I've watched it because of you and I wound up enjoying it.

[@blanewilliams5960]

Same, and I like John Cusack but have never seen this one.

[@randywhite3947]

I recently watched it and enjoyed it immensely

[@jedijones]

I've seen it on TV a few times, but always missed the beginning. I didn't know they had a graduation scene, LOL. Earliest I came in was at that party I think.

[@bonghunezhou5051]

I myself saw only parts of it (e.g. the famous "boombox scene") whenever on the telly. Thanks to this reaction video, I will make time (if not spend money) to catch this 80s rom-com in its entirety!

[@JC-bh8qx]

I love how accurate this movie is - I've still never seen a movie that captures high school love as well.

[@NmDPlm31]

Man, I remember seeing this in the theater! Interestingly, when Cameron Crowe wrote the boom box scene, the song he loved and they used was To Be A Lover by Billy Idol, but it didn’t work. Crowe then got in touch with the band The Smithereens and asked them to write something. They did and Crowe tried it, but again it felt wrong. That song was a big hit for The Smithereens called A Girl Like You and was featured on their album, 11. Crowe randomly put in a mix tape while driving in his car and THE song came on. Before he knew it he’d fallen in love with In Your Eyes but Peter Gabriel was protective of the song as it was very personal to him. But Crowe submitted a request and a screener of the film so he could see how it worked in context. Peter called him back and said while he was flattered to be asked he was going to have to say no because he just didn’t see the song as being right for the scene where the guy died from the overdose. Peter had seen a screener of the John Belushi story thinking that was the film. Crowe said that it was the movie about the high school kids, to which Pete replied he hadn’t watched it yet. He agreed to call after he did, and once he saw the film he said yes.

[@AnaHallie]

Cameron Crowe has directed some of my favorite movies of all time - Almost Famous, Singles, Jerry Maguire, ElizabethTown and Pearl Jam Twenty.

[@ScientificallyStupid]

I really hope Cassie watches Singles, that will bring me back big-time.

[@AnaHallie]

@@ScientificallyStupid I love that movie so much.

[@tempsitch5632]

@@ScientificallyStupid You have good taste.

[@dmtry9359]

One of the best 80's rom coms starring John Cussack is , the sure thing. I think you'll love it .

[@holdensagan]

100 percent agree. Now join her patreon and tell her there. I can't. I'm broke.

[@pookiepook7351]

Do "Better off Dead" next. This is my favorite John Cusack film. He's so funny in it. Its 80s rom-com at its silliest. A great film to do for Valentine's Day.

[@evilervcowart6234]

"10 weeks, 20 papers, that's 2 dollars...plus tip..."

[@marcuscato9083]

Seconded. Along with the Sure Thing.

[@dr.burtgummerfan439]

One Crazy Summer! Cusack, Moore, Goldthwaite, Godzilla!

[@evilervcowart6234]

Mrs. Smith: "Jennifer, this is fabulous liqueur...reminds me of the moonshine Ricky's dead pappy used to make, God bless him." Lane: "No wait, Mrs. Smith, no!" "Gee, Ricky, I'm really sorry your mom blew up. Doctor says she'll be okay...guess she just won't be able to eat any spicy food for a while..." 😂

[@ronpaul1082]

WHERES MY TWO DOLLARS !

[@willbutts80]

John Cusack and his sister have such great chemistry in the movie because that's his real sister, Joan. They've been in a ton of movies together. Sixteen Candles, Gross Point Blank, etc.

[@bobfromagr4147]

High Fidelity

[@Gosperella26]

I was hoping to find this exact comment. I lobe these two and this is the second time I've seen them in a movie together. I'm so glad they're actually playing siblings in this

[@treadstone1138]

Grosse Point Blank FTW!!!!!

[@jenniferfoster1692]

I even like Joan Cusack better than John, she's amazing

[@SilentBob731]

@@jenniferfoster1692 While I like John better, Joan is so awesome I cannot argue you point. 😉

[@WALKTHISWAYINC]

I walk dogs in a suburb of Chicago and for years I passed John Mahoney's apartment every day while walking my buddy, Jaeger. After years I finally ran into him coming out of his place and told him that I had literally watched "Say Anything" the night before. He laughed and thanked me. He passed away a few weeks later. Just a really nice guy.

[@BeachBumZero]

Did you watch "Some Kind of Wonderful" yet? If not, you absolutely need to!

[@genjii931]

That's one brilliant movie!

[@main9613]

Man No other reactors in youtube have watched Some kind of wonderful. I was really hoping cassie would get into it

[@mrbeckles1980]

I love how John's sisters are in all of his movies. Joan is also a great actor.

[@tempsitch5632]

She’s fantastic in Grosse Point Blank and hysterical in School Of Rock.

[@mrbeckles1980]

@@tempsitch5632 she really is. Got two sisters in that one.

[@blizzardofodds4220]

This was won of my all time favorites... " I gave her my heart and she gave me a Pen" is one of the best lines in the show. Love John in this. "I just want to hang out with your daughter as much as possible." another great line when he was asked what are his goals for the future.

[@smallmanbigmouth2699]

The story of you stalling in the intersection and the man (the stranger!) driving you home made me think of how sweet Canadians sound! 😊

[@Hortonfantastic4]

When I was 13 this was my everything. The song “In your eyes” was on repeat. “Be a man”. And Lloyd. The sweetest boyfriend of all time

[@choreomaniac]

I think Lloyd was my model of the perfect boyfriend. Down to kicking away broken glass.

[@carollandrum9223]

I love this movie! The girl is Ione Skye who is the daughter of Donovan Leitch aka Donovan who was a popular singer/songwriter from the mid 60's in to the 70's. Some of his popular songs were Sunshine Superman, Mellow Yellow and Hurdy Gurdy Man. Her father is played by John Mahoney who was the dad on the TV show Frazier. Maybe that's why he looks familiar.

[@j.m.watkins5169]

She’s’ also the girl on the cover of Red Hot Chili Peppers album called Mother's Milk!

[@brettv5967]

I did not know that was Donovan’s daughter. Love Donovan’s music. Got to see him play once in the 80’s. Very cool.

[@ThunderPants13]

How could you not show "YOU MUST CHILL...YOU MUST CHILL....I HAVE HIDDEN YOUR KEYS....CHILL!" Best scene in the whole movie

[@richardhamilton6411]

Tongue in cheek comedies were kind of John Cusack's thing in the 80's. Speaking of which, another great John Cusack rom-com that is a bit more 'out there' is "Better Off Dead". Definitely more comedy than romantic but it does have a cute relationship story in it too and is certainly worth a watch (mostly for the laughs). 😄

[@readecody5366]

I want my $2!

[@user-dz6fy6qv2l]

Better Off Dead was my favorite movie for many years! That's when I became a fan of Cusack.

[@steelers4lifewz]

The sure thing is another good one

[@n2nother]

I met John Cussack once when he was in New Paltz filming The Road to Wellville and I bought him a beer. Super nice guy and talked movies with me.

[@70gabino]

This movie captures teenage love better than any film from that era. It isn't over the top or forced. It doesn't belabor the social cliques that separated them. It's just two kids who fall in love and seem to understand that their future is uncertain but are going to give it a shot anyway. Amazing movie.

[@ENDTIMEsVideoLibrary]

80s movies tend to leave you with a sense of hope no matter what the situation.. They were more inspirational than what's out now. I think that's why even kids are so taken by that decade's music and movies and general way of life.. I really liked this movie too and I'm a guy!

[@juliant]

this is what i love about reaction videos, you get exposed to movies and tv shows you wouldn't normally watch....i loved it.

[@cjcoake]

This movie is perfect. I saw it when it came out as a high school senior, and I've seen it dozens of times since. There are few better love stories that have ever made it to the screen.

[@duanevp]

Watching all of John Cusack's movies is a worthwhile goal.

[@lirpa2300]

I love him in Runaway Jury, such a good movie.

[@jonathanross149]

High Fidelity is my favorite of his films.

[@rjkennett934]

Grosse Pointe Blank.

[@MrVvulf]

"Better Off Dead" I WANT MY TWO DOLLARS!!!!!!

[@steelers4lifewz]

The sure thing , beer pork rinds for breakfast. It's the breakfast at champions!!!

[@GrumpyOldGuyPlaysGames]

The American Film Institute named this one of the Top 100 romantic movies of the last hundred years, and Roger Ebert considered it the greatest romantic movie made since 1980. The ending lines are perfect. "Nobody thinks it will work, do they?" "No. You just described every great success story."

[@samt2499]

I’m really glad you enjoyed it! Honestly Say Anything is my favorite rom com of the 80s. It’s so honest and real feeling and even though I wasn’t a teenager in the 80s the characters come off as relatable and the movie doesn’t really feel dated because it doesn’t rely on the fact that it’s a 80s movie. It’s a movie about people and that’s why it works for me.

[@slchance8839]

John Cussack helped shape me into the person I am today. starting with Say Anything. At the time, I was late teens, and it showed me what it is to be a genuine, sincere real person WITH another person and that you cant do that without overcoming the fear that stands between you and loving other people. Fear of asking them out. Fear of saying "I love you." Fear of the breakup. Fear of a broken nose and getting knocked down. The best things stand on the other side of that fear, hoping you'll cross over. The movie was so powerful, i only saw it once. That's all i needed and didn't want to go back and tarnish the memory. Thanks for posting this...i relived it, by watching you.

[@heitzd1]

In Your Eyes by Peter Gabriel was not the song they actually played on set during the boombox scene, it was originally Fishbone's Skankin' to the Beat (which can be overheard during the house party).

[@jeffreyhaas]

Cusack movies always have awesome soundtracks

[@garmisra7841]

I like the "Popcorn Pick of the Month!" More like that and we can see an unexpected choice.

[@tempsitch5632]

I’d prefer it to seeing her watch superhero movies, horror or Predator or something like that.

[@kryeton5713]

..This film brings back so many memories...Her Dad is John Mahoney, Frasier's Dad ...Bebe Neuwirth ...Also, "art and rugs" would really refer to dressing up the house more since there is money to spend...I did the radio thing but I had no radio so I had to actually sing loudly...her little brother egged me while I was looking but there in lies another tale....it was a good one...thanks...

[@Psilocybin77]

Cassie, you have now watched two of the movies that defined my perspective on romance: Say Anything and Pretty in Pink. This is obviously a special one that could only have been made in the eighties. The scene where Lloyd and Diane break up made me very emotional. My first love broke up with me for a friend of mine, and that scene brought all of that crashing back. That first heartbreak is so vivid and surreal. At the time I couldn't believe it happened and it's something I will never fully recover from. Anyhow, John Cusack is one of my favourite people of all time and I hope you explore his filmography further. Better off Dead is one of his best and I look forward to you seeing that for the first time! Grosse Point Blank is also a real gem, and I hope you get around to that one too.

[@classiclife7204]

Between directors Cameron Crowe and John Hughes, the story of modern youth was definitively told. This is one of the better ones. Lloyd Dobler became a goal for many young guys, like me, in the late 80s/early 90s. I had the pleasure of watching a screening of this film with Cusack presenting and discussing afterwards. I thanked him for the realistic portrayal and showing a way to act in the relationships with the women in our lives. Most examples in common media aren't very positive, let alone life-affirming. By the way, glad you're doing reactions just for you. Old men like me prefer more variety in our portfolio - this is a break from the relentless comic book movies and space-cowboy operas. Romcoms, classics, and even non-English-language movies would not be amiss. Cheers!

[@jean-paulaudette9246]

Oh, yeah...that movie, "Cocoon" that Lloyd showed the residents of the care-home is pretty famous. Quite worth watching.

[@clayformations1638]

The only thing I remember is... Seattle is never that dry so many days in a row! 😁

[@thomast8539]

Good for you Cassie. Glad you have taken my advice to watch whatever you want to watch every so often. Well, I know I wasn't the only one to suggest it, but I did suggest it. Keep up the great content.

[@TemplarAce]

I have a suggestion for a Cassie-Pick, it's called "Beautiful Girls". It is kind of obscure movie from 1996 so I don't think it would win in any polls either. It is a well written story about a guy who goes back to his home town for a reunion and to think about his future. There are some big names in it with solid performances from Timothy Hutton, Matt Dillon, Natalie Portman, Uma Thurman and a great monologue by Michael Rapaport. I'm sure you'll have plenty to react to and you'll probably like it. No guarantees but it's more than worth a shot. Here's hoping you pick it! Thanks for all the entertaining reactions.

[@gregall2178]

I like that one :-)

[@paultwyman7985]

Great movie!

[@clarkbarrett6274]

Natalie Portman is amazing in Beautiful Girls. It is an underrated film.

[@mattybob59]

A great monologue by Rosie O’Donnell too. Very over looked film.

[@robarment7133]

Yesss!! Beautiful Girls is one of the best ever! Every person in that film is amazing. Definitely an all-star cast.

[@marclopez3059]

One of my favorite movies ever! Boom box is the iconic scene of my generation 🙂👍

[@nicholasshepherd7112]

Cassie so glad I found your channel, watching your reactions is a bright space in my day!

[@CreepyNeighbor666]

One of the best teenage movies ever. I've seen this movie about 50 times.

[@americandad8903]

Cassie has me watching movies I never watched. What’s so funny is this movie reads like my own life. I met my wife in the mall and my in-laws hated my guts at first. Our second date was on Valentine’s Day. And I knew she didn’t like roses so I drew her a sunflower because I knew she loves sunflowers she still has that picture to this day. 24 years Later.!!

[@americandad8903]

@@kathleenclark815 That’s awesome!!

[@celinhabr1]

I think you might like Some Kind of Wonderful, Can't buy me love and When Harry Met Sally . I am still in love with Lloyd. And In Your Eyes is the perfect song. I Absolute love 80s romanctic comedies perhaps because it was unapologetic about being romantic, about love...people are more cynical and afraid now. People seem ashamed to be so openly about romantic love and the need for someone else, people think it's cheesy or corny, plus, in the case of movies, people are way too sensitive nowadays that everything has to be too careful to not offend anyone that destroys real emotions, human actions and mistakes, chances and improvement, which were so great to see in some romantic movies. F that, give me romance and real human emotions. ​

[@adz_b]

Some kind of wonderful, very under rated. Had forgotten about Can’t by me love…great shouts on both suggestions 👍🇬🇧

[@tylerfoster6267]

Definitely want to know if she's already seen WHMS and Moonstruck.

[@celinhabr1]

@@adz_b Thank you! Let's hope she'll see it.

[@celinhabr1]

@@tylerfoster6267 Oh, yes, Moonstruck is a must as well. :)

[@AnaHallie]

80s/90s movies are the comfort food of entertainment. The Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles, The Wedding Singer, Father of the Bride I and II, Now and Then, Stand By Me, Notting Hill, Big and Singles are a must watch.

[@Xoferif]

It's a refreshing change to see Cassie not completely traumatised by a film. =)

[@Frightspear]

Like... Cassie: “This is the weirdest movie ever” 2 seconds later Zed: “Bring out the Gimp” Cassie: "Shut... up!"

[@CrayCruz]

She was in her element - Rom Com.

[@salmanilla7943]

The scene of Lloyd getting advice from the boys at the Gas n Sip cracks me up every time. Lloyd leaving them, "That was a mistake."

[@rocketdoggo]

Hey, just watch what makes you happy!! Your reactions are even better when we can tell that you're truly enjoying every minute of a movie!!

[@Vulcanerd]

Not sure if anyone’s mentioned this, but Mrs Evans, the school counselor or whatever, was Bebe Neuwirth who was Fraser’s (ex-) wife in Cheers and is reunited with John Mahoney, the dad, as Fraser’s dad in Fraser... which your dad seemed to enjoy. Lots of dads...

[@thomast8539]

Mahoney also reteams with Cusack in Eight Men Out.

[@distinguishedflyer]

After spending the last month getting your nerves rubbed raw for our entertainment, it’s nice to see you apply a little salve here with this lovely, charming film. I’m probably joining everyone else in surprise that you haven’t seen Say Anything before - surely this is your kind of movie - but am glad you’ve finally gotten around to it. Makes one wonder what other films like this we wrongly assume you’ve watched, and will be surprised to see appear here. (You said it's not a movie that would get a lot of recommendations from your viewers, and this is probably why.) Cameron Crowe also made Almost Famous, and wrote (but didn’t direct) Fast Times at Ridgemont High; both are worth watching if you haven’t done so. He was one of the first filmmakers to realize you could make movies for - and about - teenagers without the films (or the teenagers in them) being stupid. I didn’t see this as a teenager (was probably 22-23 when I finally watched it), but rather wish I had. It’s a good enough film that anyone should like it, but if one sees it at the right age I’m sure it would be quite something.

[@davidz2562]

Fast Times at Ridgemont High is easily the best teen film. I'm puzzled that it isn't widely regarded as such.

[@trinaq]

I agree, Cameron Crowe has made some brilliant films, with "Almost Famous" being one of my favourites. I'd recommend Cassie to review that one next if she hasn't already!

[@distinguishedflyer]

@@trinaq That's my favorite of his too.

[@MontgomeryWenis]

Sport of the future! I looooove John Cusack in this. I quote his "sell buy or process" rant all the time.

[@OCDCentral]

I do adore when Cassie outlines the futures of the characters she's just watched.

[@dawndodson2433]

She’s the cutest! ❤️

[@Nohugsforyou1]

I’m so glad you watched this movie and reacted to it! It’s one of my absolute favorites. Whenever I feel especially crummy about my life and how things are going, I watch this movie and try to be a bit more like Lloyd Dobler. I also love that the iconic stereo scene didn’t immediately result in anything. It’s so realistic for how things actually work out. It makes the movie seem so much more relatable.

[@Dolfan5413]

This is one my all time favorite movies and hope you can enjoy the simplicity of it and the time it came out. It also has a great soundtrack to it. Of course it does it’s a Cameron Crowe movie.

[@scarr26]

I so much appreciate you reacting to this movie. You have the only reaction on KZbin and like you said, this movie may not be popular. I think it's one of the best high school/teen angst movies ever made. I want to be Lloyd. I showed my pre-teen boys this movie so they could be Lloyd. I thank you for going past the meme and showing us how wonderful this "romcom" is. I am a big fan of this movie and your channel

[@socialstew]

I saw the thumbnail and thought *_The Sure Thing._* Oh well. Maybe next time.

[@p.o.frenchquarter]

_Don't you want to give me a ride?_

[@mcgilj1]

@@p.o.frenchquarter "YOU WOULDN'T HELP ME..A DROWNING MAN!!!"

[@tonyadler1319]

When the director tried to get the Peter Gabriel song In Your Eyes for the movie, he was denied. Peter Gabriel didn’t want it used in a suicide scene and of course Cameron Crowe was quite confused. Another movie had requested the song and somehow they were mixed up.

[@fallenangelz291]

I met him at a House of Freaks show in Richmond, VA, shortly after this movie came out. He was dressed JUST like Lloyd. Try High Fidelity (great book, btw); Joan is in that, too. Also, Eight Men Out..small part as Buck Weaver, but really good. His dad is the judge in that.

[@sblagg527]

Holy crap, I NEVER thought I'd see a House of Freaks reference in the YT comments section. I have their "Monkey on a Chain Gang" album, had absolutely no clue who they were when I bought it just found it in the thrift store and it looked cool.

[@robscoggins6524]

Cassie, You bring a smile to my face. Thank You Friend and fellow movie watcher.

[@falconeyes9668]

Keep it up Cassie! You always provide great, emotional and funny reactions and insight stepping out of your comfort zone in movie genres and sharing your thoughts and feelings. 😃

[@3DJapan]

4:12 This guy that's so familiar is John Mahoney. He was on the sitcom Frasier.

[@jes8072]

6:40 😆😅🤣❤! Love this one, it's just slightly off at every turn to keep it from being cliche and yes we all want a Lloyd!!! 🎶Joe lies when he cries! 🎶

[@kenfreeman8888]

That is such a sweet "my story for what happens after." I love doing that for movies and for TV shows that get cancelled too soon. And that 'ding' sound is such a great way to end the movie. They're going to be all right.

[@ImNotOld_ImVintage]

This is absolutely one of my favorite movies.. Great lines like "I gave her my heart. She gave me a pen." I love John Cusack movies. If you haven't seen them already, I recommend Better Off Dead and Grosse Point Blank!

[@sorscha1308]

The gift of a pen comes in way handier in Grosse Pointe Blank eh. Haha.

[@brianwashines2645]

Cameron Crowe is one of those writers and directors who wholeheartedly believe in the truthfulness of his characters. A lesser talent would have made an unapologetic villain out of the father but he didn't. We feel for him and we feel for the genuine relationship he has with his daughter, being an only parent. Growing up I only saw parts of this movie and like you, watched it in its entirety very recently and even at this later age liked it. I'd been a fan of other movies Crowe had written, "Singles" and "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" especially, and recognized his knack for great, likable and relatable characters.

[@davidz2562]

Why is SA often described as a comedy or comedy-drama? It's less than 5% comedy. It's a drama, which, like most, includes occasional humour.

[@trinaq]

Agreed, I never considered it a romantic comedy, it's not really funny, and has far more dramatic scenes.

[@jrobertlysaght]

I don't think they knew how else to market it at the time. At the time, studios though dramas had adult casts. Comedies had the brat pack. I remember them struggling to market St. Elmos fire as well.

[@davidz2562]

@@jrobertlysaght Wouldn't romantic teen drama have been a simple way to describe SA?

[@davidbarker77]

One of my favourite movies. Sweet and serious and evokes all my thoughts from high school and university. At one of Peter Gabriel’s concerts in Los Angeles, Jon came on stage with a boom box during In Your Eyes.

[@mirr1984]

Another great John Cusack movie, and one of my all time favourites, is High Fidelity. You should check that out, Cassie.

[@marcuscato9083]

I second that one.

[@bobfromagr4147]

Third

[@danieldavis7784]

Im glad you watched this anyway. This and "Can't buy me love" are my favorite 80s rom-coms. A Cusack movie you should watch is "Grosse Pointe Blank".

[@jamezmcc]

"He's nice to kids so that means he's a nice guy....even tho he wears that coat" Killed me 😂😂😂🤣

[@attorneyrobert]

I am so glad you chose this movie!~ I saw this film in the movie theaters when it came out, and it became one of my top five favorites. You never see this movie on KZbin. Thank you, thank you!

[@pdbordelon]

This is my favorite John Cusack film, outside of "Better Off Dead". This movie is so wonderful in every way. "Lloyd Lloyd all null and void"! Ha! So romantic and the subplot with the dad really takes this movie to a higher level. Love that you loved it Cassie!

[@blanewilliams5960]

Better Off Dead is a good one. Always like John Cusack in any movie.

[@ScientificallyStupid]

I think that the fact that you root for the dad even though you hate him a little shows the complexity of the characters Cameron Crowe writes. The people in his movies are imperfect people who do shitty things sometimes or act like jerks in the moment and you still care about what happens to them.

[@ryanflake3481]

Of all the 80s teen romances, this and 'Some kind of Wonderful" reign supreme in my heart.

[@trinaq]

While John Cusack and Ione Skye were excellent, John Mahoney was incredible as Diane's father. Although he deceived her, and didn't always "Say Anything" to her, as he claimed, you also see where he's coming from in forbidding Diane to date Lloyd, since he thinks he knows what's best for her. I loved how Lloyd was always there for Diane, and was a far better influence for her.

[@davidz2562]

What's the point of the subplot of her father stealing & being sent to prison? It has nothing to do with the main story & it's out of place in an otherwise lighthearted film.

[@dr.burtgummerfan439]

@@davidz2562 Lloyd pictured her as having a perfect life, being a biy out of his league. The subplot (admittedly a bit extreme) shows that even seemingly "perfect" families have problems and skeletons.

[@davidz2562]

@@dr.burtgummerfan439 Why take it as far as her father being locked up? I expected a happy ending, but it ends with him in prison, as she & Lloyd are on the plane. We don't know how things work out (or not) for the couple, which makes for an unsatisfying ending.

[@sca88]

Went to high school in the early mid 80's and we all drove stick shift, friends, girlfriends, sisters. We call them 'Millennial proof' vehicles now.

[@bekind3931]

Oh! I’ve meant to say for awhile … Girl, don’t feel embarrassed asking ppl to Like, Comment and Subscribe. We hear it all the time on YT; it’s totally normal. Not a cringy thing at all. BE PROUD! You’re a business woman; you’ve got a great channel. Nothing to be embarrassed about. I did really like that one time you said, “Do the ‘L’ and the ‘S’ and the ‘P’” in such a cute way, and everywhere you pointed, the editor put in the Like, Subscribe, Patreon things. That was really cute.

[@19wulfy69]

Just because something happens all the time doesn't make it right, I watch a lot of you tubers that don't do it especially every video. Viewers are well aware of what the buttons do. It comes of as a lack of confidence or condescending to me and many others. I will probably get down votes for sure but it' is true and I know lots of others who feel the same way. I like watching this channel and will continue to watch it but channels I was just Meh about this trend has pushed me away from them, Just Saying.

[@bekind3931]

@19wulfy69 I don’t know where you get “lack of confidence or condescending” … first, those are two opposite things; second, it’s BS. Any growing channel not doing it is clueless about business. (See where they are in a year or so.) Only established channels w/subs in the millions can afford not to say it every vid. The power of suggestion is not a myth. It’s a valuable tool that every single business must use. It’s why every burger joint always asks if you’d like fries w/that. Bc the answer is almost always, yes.

[@19wulfy69]

@@bekind3931 yes they are two opposite things, never said they weren't. People can do the same thing for different reasons. Yes advertisers do many things the same way and it will work on most but not all I am stating my opinion, and I know others feel the same way because the have told me so, unprompted by the way. The rest of your statement is opinion not fact. I know some young channels and old that do it equally as effectively also many adds that stand out break the norms of what all the others are doing. I really hope you have the strength to not get fries anytime someone asks if you want fries with that. The power of suggestion only works on some, enough that business make money. That doesn't make it right. I bet you would agree sex sells but is way overused and not necessary. Maybe not, maybe you feel the current standard is fine there too. As I said from the start this is my opinion and everyone has a right to theirs. You say a channel not robotically repeating the same sentiment is clueless about business as if it were a fact. I think it's innovative and refreshing. EVERYONE has the right to their opinion and just because it is different from yours does not automatically make it wrong.

[@bekind3931]

Your response is baffling. “The power of suggestion only works on some …” like it’s a deviant trick intended to swindle customers. It’s not a character flaw to buy more when it’s used. Just might be something the customer hadn’t considered or didn’t know about. “… enough that business make money.” Uh, yeah, that’s the whole point of business and what separates it from hobbies. Saying that it’s not fact it’s an essential business tool makes me assume you’ve never worked in customer service, sales or started your own business. It’s like one of the first rules. That’s bc statistics show an uptick in sales whenever you simply ask customers if they want this or that. Doesn’t mean everyone will buy it. Means more ppl buy when you ask, and that’s the point. Now, obv, it has to be a product/service ppl feel has value and that they want to use and enjoy, which Cassie has, so she shouldn’t feel shy asking ppl to subscribe. If you enjoy her channel, idk why you wouldn’t want it to grow and for her to be successful or why you think she should be embarrassed about it. Again, baffling.

[@jamesrichardson3322]

John and Joan Cusack are from Chicago, from my beloved city. Greatest city in the world 🌍!! I was 18 years old

[@tylerhackner9731]

Yet another Iconic 80s Gen X teen film!

[@spartanical]

in case anyone had any doubts, Cassie is a ROMANTIC! that was fun. haven't seen that since it came out when I was in high school. **btw, one of my favorite Cusack movies is Grosse Point Blank. please watch that. but of course, there are so many good ones.

[@chefskiss6179]

That was sweet, heck I could definitely go for a Cassie's-Picks a couple or more times a month. You were so into it, great selection of course :D

[@gregmcpherson5671]

Gotta do more movies Cassie will just enjoy.

[@williambanks2223]

The dad is John Mahoney. He later played Martin Crane, Frazier's dad. He was a very talented actor.

[@SM-jg8fr]

And Bebe Neuwirth makes a brief appearance as a teacher. She was Frasier's ex-wife in Cheers.

[@justinamerican8200]

For Cusack I would recommend two flicks after "Say Anything", "High Fidelity" and "Grosse Pointe Blank".

[@italoblu]

Hot. Tub. Time Machine.

[@capnmoby13]

How about The Sure Thing or Better Off Dead? Classic old Cusack.

[@johnmavroudis2054]

NAILED IT.

[@randywhite3947]

Don’t forget Serendipity

[@SilentBob731]

Absolutely loved this movie, and the flick that cemented John Cusack as one of my all-time favourite actors.

[@davidgagne3569]

I hope this gets a lot of views. I saw this when it first came out an thoroughly enjoyed it. The cast is first rate. Cusack is always good. There are others starring Cusack you might enjoy - "The Sure Thing". And of course there is the always fun "High Fidelity". They won't get you a lot of views but they sure are fun. Of an the Dad in this film is another good actor.Adn the actress that p[ays his sister - she really is his sister. "Lloyd, Lloyd null and void"

[@paulamoya7956]

Lloyd Dobler has been my Guy for over 35 yrs . One of the greatest ! John was in 16 candles as farmer teds best friend.

[@clownzzz4837]

I like John Cusak even more in 'Better Off Dead'. His sister, Joan Cusak, is in 'Addams Family 2'.

[@SM-jg8fr]

She owned "In and Out". Kevin Kline was great, but she was amazing!

[@estills4768]

Love Better Off Dead!!

[@jonathanjones621]

Say Anything is so iconic, even Deadpool 2 had the Boom Box reference with a cellphone with a Boom Box case

[@KreshDraven6]

Really recommend "The Apartment", such a lovely and very clever film with perfect mix of comedy, drama and romance, I think you'll really like it

[@moeball740]

Shut up and deal!

[@greeneyesinfl9954]

We had some great movies growing up. That was his real sister Joan Cusack in the movie as well. He does have that nice guy appeal.

[@JanFWeh]

"Boom box? Juke box?" Now I have to imagine Lloyd trying to lift a juke box up over his head, getting crushed by it in the process. 💀💀💀

[@bbb462cid]

Lloyd was in Llove though

[@Wyrmshadow]

Ghetto Blaster.

[@JanFWeh]

@@Wyrmshadow 0:43

[@michaeldolan9980]

One of my all time favourite movies, been waiting for someone to react to this for a long time

[@charleswilliams6236]

Say any thing is a great movie

[@dezinguy]

I have a real attachment to this movie because I graduated the same year the movie came out...1989. And, I had my first break-up at that time too. So, even though Lloyd was dramatic after the break-up, that's how I felt. I didn't show it the same way, but I felt the same way. I'm sure everyone does at one time or another in his/her life. It was nice watching with you Cassie. It was like watching it for the first time since you hadn't seen it before. 🙂

[@Dirkus17]

I regret to inform you that when she gets to England Lloyd disappears and she hooks up with Dexter Fletcher. See The Rachel Papers for proof.

[@elosoguapo8137]

I just rewatched this movie last night and it brought up more for me than I thought it would. I saw it in the theaters when I was 13 with some friends and we all liked it. One of those friends got in a car wreck and died only three months later at the age of 18. It’s amazing how much she’s missed out on. How much we’ve all missed because that happened. It made me think a lot about my life and how I’ve lived it since. In many ways it’s been strange/unusual. I’ve been lucky and unlucky, but mostly lucky as I got a chance. This movie is all about using one’s potential and seeking your best future. Having courage. It’s sad not everyone even gets a chance.

[@dougfields1205]

Love it! High Fidelity next!!!

[@choreomaniac]

So many good scenes. Haven’t seen it in 20 years but vividly remember it.