sex, lies and videotape | Welcome To The Basement

[@Jessica-ok4jb]

I will ALWAYS love and miss Craig but seem some of my fav Blame Society stars in the basement has been a real treat. The thumbnail for this made me scream "Jason!!!!"

[@Geraldine671]

Same! I’m like “Jason’s back!!! Yes!!!”. 🥹🥹🥹

[@langleymneely]

Hes a delight! Love every time he shows up on the channel.

[@Piterdeveirs333]

It's real nice of Jason to come down from the mountains to watch a movie with Matt

[@TheFleahost]

Jason always shines, especially with his impressions on Beer & Boardgames. It’s a pleasure to have him on this show!

[@huesos_azules]

These guest star showcases have been such a treat

[@violentfrog_]

Seen it: The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra, a parody of bad sci fi movies from the 50s and 60s that people don't seem to talk about anymore.

[@RobertWF42]

For Seen It: Sorcerer, a 1977 film directed by William Friedkin (director of The French Connection & The Exorcist). Read that Friedkin just passed away on August 7.

[@captainunderpants200]

Seen it: have you seen The Adventures of Baron Munchausen? One of my all-time favourites. THE WHIMSY!

[@sloth0jr]

Jason looking great. I like the rotating guests.

[@SleepFan771]

Soderbergh is a fascinating director. Wildly successful for his Ocean's Trilogy, but his most legendary films are odd pieces like sex, lies, and videotape, Kafka, or Che. I loved Unsane, but it's so crazy to think this director also did the laser dance sequence in Ocean's Twelve.

[@maxtrax5660]

Soderbergh perfected the art of one for them, one for me. He does what he wants with indie experiments in between delivering hits (TWO trilogies now with Magic Mike and Oceans). Really living the life and keeping his audience on their toes

[@langleymneely]

Even when I don’t like a film of his I still have nothing but respect for continuing to experiment and push himself creatively. His filmography is SO varied in the best way.

[@Dyrnwyn]

SEEN IT? The Big Lebowski. I was a fantasy and sci-fi film guy until I saw this one finally in 2014 and it immediately became my favourite movie, but I can't put it into words why that is. The Dude abides.

[@chiefscheider]

EVERYONE has seen The Big Lebowski. From what I've read it's now the most watched film in the history of cinema.

[@Dyrnwyn]

@@chiefscheiderI'm sorry :(

[@chiefscheider]

Oh mon Dieu, pas besoin de t'excuser!

[@blackheart3552]

Seen it: The Grey with Liam Neeson. It was the first R-rated movie I ever saw in theaters.

[@CrazyKungfuGirl]

Graham: I'm impotent! Anne: challenge accepted!

[@GreatWightSpark]

Aw, Jason was nervous. I just assumed Matt has really strong coffee and didnt tell him to watch out!

[@damonteufel]

Seen It: Down By Law (1986) - Only a movie with Tom Waits co-starring could capture my hometown so perfectly and hilariously. Roberto Benigni is what my grandmother would call, "a character."

[@smacksalad]

"Bayou, hi you" is my new phone greeting, followed shortly after by "Bayou, bye you".

[@MovieMan9991]

Loved this episode! For Scene It: The Frighteners - The fantastical tale of Michael J. Fox leading a team of ghosts in a haunted house scam before being forced to solve an actual spooky mystery is well and truly underrated. Plus it’s interesting seeing Peter Jackson (Pre-LOTR) doing his riff on a Spielberg or Zemeckis film - though I’m unsure how intentional that was considering the studio’s interference in the production. Another film, Dog Soldiers (2002). Takes the ‘defend the house from hordes of angry monsters’ format and gives you characters worth investing in and some spectacular werewolf action. One of the horror genre’s more overlooked films. Hoping to hear your thoughts on these, but either way I love WTTB and every laugh and poignant thought it has provided me since I began watching over a decade ago! Thanks a bunch team

[@mawdsleyluke]

echoing a lot of other people, it’s been so fun seeing some blamesociety favourites pop up as hosts! also for seen it, either jonathan glazer’s birth or cronenberg’s crash? both have that same dry lurid feel as this film and are equally fascinating.

[@caffeineadvocate]

More Jason. Yes, please :)

[@AlivansFan]

Seen It? “Charly”(1968) Based on Daniel Keye’s short story; “Flowers for Algernon”, this flick has stuck with me ever since watching it in my high school English class. Full of that classic 60’s pessimism, it’s a great watch when you just gotta cry. Also see-saws. And thank you all at Blamesociety for making the funnies and bringing some joy and comfort to our screens and stages for all these years.

[@ROOKTABULA]

Jason! Welcome to the long hair club! Co-host that's made me laugh the most.

[@AshVPW]

Seen it! I saw Cowboys & Aliens in the theater, and I still hold it as a very fond memory. Not because I liked the movie (I wasn't even watching the movie), but because it was my first female makeout session. A very important moment in a young lesbian's life.

[@kribke]

I cast my vote for jason "he's a ghost!" absolutely killed me

[@princesswind7324]

I love love love Kuro Neko - the entire ambience - the crazy overlapping backgrounds- the part where you realize how vast the distance from the people in power are from the troops and farmers, and how totally unaffected they are by the suffering- it just makes the revenge so delicious to watch! Seen it?

[@mattburkey8393]

As a long time beer and boardgames viewer, seeing Jason look like Bill Bailey is messing with my head.

[@GreatWightSpark]

He's not quite at the egg stage yet! And also shaved off his beard last month 🥶

[@BCBell-fj2ht]

Seen it? High Aces with Malcolm McDowell as a WW1 pilot, Emperor of the North Pole w/ Lee Marvin as real life hobo A#1, or Smart Money w/ Edward G. Robinson and Cagney learning the language of film (Cagney glows in his first role.) Love the show.

[@Jacob-Vivimord]

This movie has been on my list for years. I think today's the day. I'll watch it first and then come back and watch this!

[@JeniJustJeni]

"Carries him like you would carry a toddler* That not how I would carry a toddler. 😅

[@moon_shoes]

I don't know if this going to make sense but this movie feels like a Japanese novel to me. There's not really a beginning or an ending, you just step into these people's lives at a certain point, follow this season of their life, and then step back out again. Definitely feels akin to novels like Life For Sale by Yukio Mishima and Out by Natsuo Kirino.

[@CaptChrispy]

Haha! "A Library of Congress."

[@zeitgeistyreport]

love jason! one of my faves… hilarious as usual. seen it: journey to italy - george sanders and ingrid bergman. directed by roberto rossellini and considered his masterpiece. a couple in italy who’ve come to a crossroads in their marriage. seen it: the bachelor party - not the horrible 80s tom hanks one. this is from 1957, written by paddy chayefsky and directed by delbert mann. stars don murray, eg marshall, jack warden and more. about a young man who’s feeling the pressures of life in his marriage and career. both fantastic.

[@lukebentley4537]

Another I don’t know if you’ve tackled in Seen It: High Anxiety. It’s my favorite Mel Brooks film and it feels like one of the most forgotten.

[@flatbunny]

Another great episode and it was a real treat seeing Jason as the guest host. Also, Across The Spiderverse is one of the best film to come out this year. Have you seen it?

[@janok2]

I guessed that you would say "flabbergasted", yay! :D

[@RKnights]

Have you seen El Orfanato? One of my favorite Spanish thriller movies. I think it's a great movie that does not get enough love.

[@ROOKTABULA]

Seen It: OC & Stiggs. ('87 Altman). Had it on VHS. Looove the flick

[@NerdOutWithMe]

Another great episode.

[@JRsMind]

At first glance, I thought that was Bill Bailey at first in thumbnail. I didn't even question it.

[@Vaultdweller86]

Seen it? Action Jackson. As a action film buff with Commando, Predator, and The Terminator all being in my top 10 list, I can’t believe this gem of a movie is so under loved in the UK

[@baronvonpenguin6112]

SEEN IT? Leviathan, the 2014 Russian film. It's been over a year since I watched it, and it has stayed with me ever since. A masterpiece, I do declare it.

[@LissaLo13]

For seen it: Barbie (I especially hope to hear Craig’s thoughts on this one of the timing works out for filming) - I was never really riding the Ryan Gosling train before but I am now a huge fan. His performance blew me away. Coraline (you might have already discussed this during a cartoon June but I can’t remember) Napoleon Dynamite (this is a wild card but I didn’t get it when it first came out, and now looking back I realize it’s because I grew up in California and not the midwest) Just doing my part to help bulk up your list! Honestly I think of movies to ask about all the time but then immediately forget to comment them anywhere.

[@walterw9829]

For seen it- City of Lost Children. If not, maybe it could be on the show.

[@toddevangelista]

I love "sex, lies & videotape" and New Order!

[@stevehealt9046]

Seen it: The Farewell (2019 Lulu Wang) or maybe, The Lobster (2015 Yorgos Lanthimos). I watched both movies recently and really enjoyed them! Would love to hear your thoughts.

[@rickyjkuron5275]

Jason’s hair has grown! Holy moly

[@colinfoster5830]

Seen it: Scavenger Hunt (1979) my brother and I have been quoting this movie all our lives, really great cast of comedians. Cloris Leachman, Richard Benjamin, Tony Randall, Roddy McDowell, Cleavon Little to name a few. Some of the jokes and bits are definitely outdated but if you can overlook that it’s a lot of fun! Also, loved having Jason in this episode! Hope he gets to come back to Beer and Board Games soon too!

[@QmunkE]

Very nice trivia - the poster for Secretary (also starring James Spader) has the same lower case, typewriter title.

[@jcnorcross2463]

Scene it: American Flyers? Kevin Costner and his brother enter a bicycle race. Also has Rae Dawn Chong! It's corny, but has some heart, and the quotables are a staple in our home.

[@des_mondo5589]

Great episode as always Basement Crew. Seen it - The Great Outdoors. The family and I rewatch it every Summer and it always makes me wish John Candy did 100 more movies

[@curseyoujordanshow]

Seen it: _"You Won't Be Alone"_ Contains one of the most startling and unique interpretations of a witch I've ever seen. Interestingly, it's not so much a horror film as it is a film that uses horror elements to tell a truly beautiful story exploring what it means to be human.

[@Kmac005]

Seen It: "The Miracle of Morgan's Creek". Perhaps Preston Sturges' purest comedy, the subject matter of the film for 1944 was way ahead of its time.

[@JeniJustJeni]

Nice to see Jason again. His hair got long, it took me a few extra seconds to identify him. Cute that he's nervous.

[@jeffthevideoguy23]

Magical Mystery Tour!

[@nishbrown]

Seen it: Cocaine Bear? Went in with low expectations and found that it walked a fine line between action and comedy, with great timing. The only predictable part that stuck out was the predictable story line convergence. It may be the most flat-out entertaining movie I've seen in a while.

[@Gravemistake94]

It was a fun ride! I think the only thing that disturbed me, slight spoilers for anyone who reads this comment, is when the guy is in the tree being eaten to death. His screams just sounded too real to me. Loved the movie tho. People take it too seriously. Just shut up and watch the bear do cocaine 😂

[@LordHighMooMan]

Wow, how crazy!! I also saw Cowboys and Aliens at the Drive-In! What would you say are other movies that shine more at the drive-in, as opposed to a traditional movie theatre experience?

[@jackheggarty1929]

To think there would be a day when you would run out of Seen Its! Regardless... Have you seen 'The Draughtman's Contract' (1982), directed by Peter Greenaway? It is a great setting (i.e. location-centred) film, and does a fantastic job of balancing the fast and vibrant with the highly rehearsed and stylised. Its a strangely relaxing watch, despite its subject matter. It also features one of my favourite lines of dialogue in film, with one character declaring "Your speech, Louis, is becoming meteorological!" If you haven't seen it, it could serve as the focus of an episode. It is under two hours.

[@NATEDO6G]

Have you guys seen Weathering With You? It's Makoto Shinkai's follow-up to his film Your Name, and while it may not reach the same heights, it is a beautiful and stunningly animated film in its own right.

[@keithfarrell4882]

Ah Jason , A truly funny Gentleman .

[@ru4realzzz]

just wactched full metal jacket, didn't love it as much as i do now when i first saw it, now i think it might be kubrick's masterpiece. Seen it?!?!

[@rbourgoine1]

how is this movie in the library of congress? thank god for your commentary, otherwise i could never waste time on this film

[@pcwkid76]

I haven't seen Jason in a long time. That hair!!!

[@stargazermg]

Jason's hair is luscious!

[@gnilbirts]

Seen it: Remains of The Day? What a fantastic movie adapted from the book of the same name. I think it's Hopkins's best work.

[@jrbutterfly31]

Have you seen: Desire and Hell at Sunset Motel ? Sherilyn Fenn, David Hewlett, David Johansen (aka Buster Poindexter) ... one of my favorites.

[@MrDevin1125]

Seen it? "Stan and Ollie" starring John C. Riley and Steve Coogan, personally I feel like both leads did a fantastic job portraying the legendary comedic duo. Another one for seen it, "The Simpsons Movie." While I fully admire the film on the whole doesn't completely measure up to the show's golden age, it was a hell of a lot better than the new episodes they were making at the time. Also curious if you guys ever saw "The Bob's Burgers Movie?" Oh and one more, I know that Matt is also a fan of W.C. Fields, so I wonder if you've ever seen "Man on the Flying Trapeze?" It's my personal favorite of Fields, partly because he plays the only completely likable and sympathetic character in his whole career, and partly because of the hilarious phone call scene at the end between his daughter and his boss. I consider it a must watch for anyone interested in classic comedy.

[@andybearchan]

I was 18 living in Utah and I saw Eating Raoul. My first truly cult film. It was unlike anything my sheltered Midwestern brain had seen.

[@procrastinator99]

Jason coming in lookin' like Greg Universe. No shade, he looks great.

[@SlappyDaze]

Suggestions for Seen it: Train To Busan. The Duke. The Founder. Nobody. The Tunnel To Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes. Basically the last few movies I've seen!

[@PolkaSweater]

I know were all treating the new videos like tryouts for some reason, so I'm going to join in. I'm on team Regis! I mean team Freeman! I mean team JASON

[@cateyz8716]

For Seen It: Dave Made a Maze (2017). A man left to his own devices somehow creates a supernatural labyrinthine maze out of cardboard boxes in his apartment. All the sets are practical and made (almost) exclusively out of cardboard.

[@SimonCallahan]

Seen It suggestion: The Front Page. The original version from 1931. You could also cover the 1974 version with Walter Matthau and Jack Lemmon if you're feeling spicy.

[@JustSophieful]

For seen it: Have you seen 'Bloodbath a the House of Death' ? I watched it recently for the first time and loved it. Kenny Everett was a treat as always and Vincent Price was fantastic playing up to his creepy / campy nature. A horror spoof in the vein of Naked Gun, Airplane, Hot Shots and Scary Movie, would highly recommend!

[@dreamsn2]

Brotherhood of the Wolf... A french monster mystery with Vincent Cassel and Mark Dacascos. Seen it?

[@nutherefurlong]

Here's some ideas: *The Caller (1987)* (Do try for this one) Timecrimes (2007) Lemora: A Child's Tale of the Supernatural (1978) The Company of Wolves (1984) +The Killers / A Man Alone (1946) Flesh+Blood (May be a bit too much for the show) The Princess (2022, currently not on Disney Plus so dunno how one can watch it) The Shape of Things to Come (1979) Beyond the Black Rainbow (haven't seen it, you reviewing it would probably be as close as I get to seeing it. Unsure if it's too much) Enemy (2013) Le Pacte des loups (2001) Sorry if there are repeat mentions. It's easy to look up films you guys have done, not so easy for seenits. Thanks! :)

[@kevineckstein8605]

Seen it: Any of Makoto Shinkai's animated movies? Your Name and Weathering With You were both pretty great but I found his latest film Suzume to be the most visually striking.

[@nicolereadstarot]

Holy shit Jason, when did that hair happen? 😂

[@rorigo101]

Jason Stephens is the man!

[@brianknight7897]

You asked for Seen It movies, you fell into my trap, Backlash - Richard Witmark, Fitzwilly, Hopscitch - Walter Matthau, Let in Ride - Richard Dreyfyss, The Magic Christian - Peter Sellars and Ringo Starr, The Woopie Boys Paul Rodregues, Water Michael Caine, We're No Angels, Yellow Beard, Wise Guys Devito and Piscopo. I can do this all day. Other genres to follow.

[@Dyrnwyn]

I bet James Spader's character has a tape of Matt delivering the final line of the B&BG Magical Encounters episode.

[@FowlFolk]

Have you seen Nimona? It's a great animated film that was saved after Disney acquired Fox and axed any animated stuff that was in-progress.

[@03sjbrown]

Good job, not-Craig! You did great!

[@JeniJustJeni]

It's the hot angel from Touched By An Angel!

[@stdwynwen]

Seen It List: 1) The Trouble with Angels 1966 2) Hannie Caulder 1971

[@seanhenry2921]

I was waiting for some "Road House" reference, given Spader's character's name: "The name...is Dalton."

[@puppysect]

I see you brought your sexiest friend along for this one, Matt. 😉 Seen it? God Of Gamblers. Part asian James Bond, part Rainman, all awesome.

[@EvenMyDust]

Love the show! Ever seen Massacre At Central High? It's coming to The Criterion Channel in September. It gets lumped in with slashers but is more of a drama. Mark Hamill was considered for it, Ebert liked it, The Director hated it, The Italians put porn in it.

[@BasicDrumming]

Great video.

[@GameEdsTatctics]

Hay you seen Goodbye Lenin. It's a German film from the early 2000s that our German teacher played for us across 3 lessons. I remember quite enjoying it and it somewhat irreverently being called "Goodbye John Lennon" by most of the 14 year olds in my class

[@willtuck]

"The Center of the World," a small 2001 film written in part by Miranda July documenting an awkward tech bro aspirant's (Peter Sarsgaard a few years after "Boys Don't Cry) attempt at shortcutting his way to intimacy over a weekend. Seen it?

[@thejackal007]

Here's on for Seen It: How about To the Wonder? Never before have I seen a film that made me question partway through whether or not it involved time travel, all while doing its best to avoid tying up several loose, disparate stories.

[@nitanite]

Seen it, Glitter? I've been feeling the Mariah nostalgia recently

[@antti_tiihonen]

Have you seen Sisu, the latest movie by Jalmari Helander who directed Rare Exports? It kicked ass.

[@Chasse]

Demon Seed Demon Seed is a 1977 American science fiction-horror film directed by Donald Cammell. It stars Julie Christie and Fritz Weaver. The film was based on the 1973 novel of the same name by Dean Koontz, and concerns the imprisonment and forced impregnation of a woman by an artificially intelligent computer

[@lukebentley4537]

Have you seen Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown? Watching those dark, dreary scenes in France were so jarring compared to the usual Peanuts fare that it has stuck with me to adulthood.-Recurring Monthly Donor Luke!

[@Chuckhauz589]

I'm not sure what Marcie is screaming in French, but I think Snoopy's hand gestures are ruder than PG. Mainly, the lush music sticks with me.

[@mitchell2491]

I watched Pedro Almadovar's "All About My Mother" in a cinema class in college and I was absolutely entranced by it but I couldn't tell you what in particular it was. I think part of it was the title in relation to the son. I don't want to spoil anything I'll just say it creates this odd aura given the circumstances

[@blackheart3552]

Seen It: Das Boot. Never have I ever felt so dirty, so quickly.

[@jerrodhazelwood381]

Seen it: Breakfast on Pluto. With Cillian Murphy being a major talking point right now, this is a little known film I like to promote

[@EliasBremer]

dr moley looks so fucking good in with that hair and beard!

[@peanutbutteroven2660]

Have Matt and guest seen Beau Is Afraid? I just watched it and it was the most unhinged piece of cinema I've ever seen. And for something less recent but related, what about Synecdoche New York?

[@BartonKeyes]

SEEN IT: Rubber Quentin Dupieux film ostensibly about a tire that comes to life and kills people with psychokinetic powers. But maybe more accurately described as a film about film (the making of and viewing of). If nothing else you should watch the opening monologue

[@AKhamseh88]

Seen It: Have you guys seen "Cry, Onion"? It's an old Spaghetti Western starring Franco Nero and Sterling Hayden, and it's... weird. I can't even explain it. If you have seen it (preferably dubbed), you know what I'm talking about.