Son of the White Mare | Welcome To The Basement

[@Vrahno]

I'm still puzzled why they decided to slightly rewrite/sanitize the dialogue in the English subtitles. In the original, there is no "happily ever after" at the end. Just like in almost all traditional Hungarian folk tales, the ending line is "they lived happily... until they died", which is a decidedly less cheerful conclusion. This is reinforced by the final image, where the modernization represented by the dragons has become reality and Treeshaker (Tree-tearer would be a more accurate translation) is just a fading memory. Also, the gnome is supposed to talk about the size of his dick and balls, not his beard ("koponyányi monyók" meaning "skull sized testicles" and "kapanyelű facika" meaning "hoe handle sized dick").

[@jonathaninbody9128]

I had never heard of this movie before, but within seconds of seeing the art style I realized what a huge influence this must have been on Genndy Tartakovsky. The mythology-focused episodes of Samurai Jack have the same trance-like psychedelia, and the fluid design of Aku feels like it would fit perfectly into Son of the White Mare. Plus, since he grew up in Eastern Europe, he was probably a lot more likely to have been exposed to this film than an American animator.

[@ThePaintedShield]

I thought the same thing

[@christynnsims6986]

I was able to find this movie online and watch it today. It was wild. I loved it so much. One of my favorite details was character’s faces appearing in the pupils of others when they were looking at each other. Too cool.

[@curseyoujordanshow]

This doesn't have anything to do with the episode, but I was randomly perusing through the Hall Of Fame inductees on the Welcome To The Basement website; I just came across the entry for Gregory Peck, and I am DYING.

[@Trevin_Taylor]

Bur bur burr.

[@CTN71]

Another great show guys. Love that you still make these. It always reminds me of my high school years watching your channel on school nights. Hope you guys keep going!😊

[@RukoHanaji]

One of the things I find fascinating about this movie is the symbolism. Like, the King and Queen can stand in for a Thundering Mountainous Father god and a Sky Mother goddess whose robes could be studded with stars or snowflakes. The trope of the Three Sons matching the Three Metals, with the youngest equated with gold. Also the three princesses seem to represent the seasons, including the fact that in the Dragons' imprisonment they're at their worst: Autumn (red) is like an over ripe harvest, Summer (green) is weepy with rain, and Spring (yellow) is slow in blooming. And I swear everytime I see it I notice something new.

[@christinarose3254]

Yes, I find it fascinating too! Also I'd like to add the three sons representing the time of day with the father representing night. (You can see this indication in the film with them walking on water, their reflections reminiscent of the sun setting or rising on water.) I found the correlation between the personality of the two oldest sons and the personality of their counterparts very interesting, too. Such as Stonecrumbler is lazy and incompetent, and his princess is lustful and abrasive. Or Ironrubber's cynical and cold attitude paired with his princess's neuroticism. I wonder why these pairings? But they make perfect sense in a way -- they are reflections of themselves but in the opposite sex. I was also wondering what was the meaning of Treeshaker not eating the first two meals that were offered in his fight against the dragons, but eating his princess's meal? Also the detail of Treeshaker's princess helping him defeat the dragon is very touching and true to life in a meaningful relationship. I haven't watched this film in months but at times I reflect on its meanings and the symbols.

[@timmytee734]

​@@christinarose3254Wow, man you should do this for a living. I mean review movies.

[@Baso-sama]

@@timmytee734 picking apart the symbolism in this movie is low-hanging fruit though, as it was meant to be that. it is intentionally on-the-nose because it wants you to understand these things. not saying this as a criticism though, i think it is a positive quality.

[@Replicaate]

Also the dragons representing fundamental dangers to mankind - the three-header is natural disasters like volcanoes and earthquakes, the seven-header is wars of all kinds, and the twelve-header all the bad things that come with 'modernity' ie pollution, urban poverty, ugly buildings crowding out nature, etc.

[@annaheff7332]

I loooove this movie as well! The art style is amazing. It's psychedelic without taking away from the mythological story. If you ever get a chance to go to Hungary, do it! It's one of my favourite places I've ever visited. It is so unique among European countries - partly because the first people to settle there migrated from Central Asia, which is why the language and mythology are very different from the countries that surround it.

[@Replicaate]

This movie is a trip and a half, and I just love it. Yeah it's really weird and you'd die of liver failure if you took a sip every time there was ~Yonic imagery, but it's so beautiful and colourful and hypnotic, there really is nothing like it.

[@JakeKaufmanFilms]

Hell yeah! I'm so glad you watched this movie!

[@thelimit9710]

I watched this about a month ago, Baader-Meinhoff in action! Glad you had such a response to it, Son of The White Mare entranced me fully, and I nearly watched the entire thing again the next day!

[@dandudespaceman]

I usually watch your videos regardless of whether I've seen the movie, I just love hearing your commentary. But, for this one I'll hold off and come back after I get a blu ray copy, the animation has sold me on it.

[@RareDivers]

The Blu-ray is put out by Arbelos and is 100% worth it! Includes early short films by the director as well that are worth the price alone.

[@doublestarships646]

Ah yes one of my favorite Friday night videos I watch as I drink a few brews to. Love this series. Always wish the best for you guys on this channel.

[@gbeaudette]

I still regret that I missed the time I had an opportunity to see this movie in a theater.

[@nevet1212]

This movie seems like such a trip... your show is so important to me and I'm glad you guys make it.

[@Laurencetw]

brand new sub here, and ONLY because you guys have delved into 2 ancient movies that I'd never heard about, but recently discovered and really liked: 'bring me the head of alfredo garcia' and 'the forbin project.' you covered both of them in silly, but very insightful ways. the fact that you're even talking about these two forgotten flicks has won me over. looking forward to more forgotten movies you'll lead me to discover.

[@Aeonova]

"...and don't get me started on Tiamat". Oh, man. I remember that cartoon from the early 80's. I thought that dragon was so cool.

[@skuzzbunny]

Woah, this has been on my watch list SO long, i totally forgot about it!!!!!O i had no luck tracking it down for ages, but i am guessing it is obtainable now, I'd forgotten to look for it for some years now, thank you!!!!!🤩

[@MRFIXITZ]

I never heard of this movie and wasn't sure if i was going to like it but to my surprise i found this to be very enjoyable. I just might have to seek out more foreign animated movies to add to my collection. Thanks for this guys it was fun.

[@TitaniumSeraph]

My next D&D character is going to be a six headed half dragon fighter named Irontemperer.

[@Baso-sama]

based

[@GorTheMovieGod]

I'm sure someone said this already but I believe it's called The Many Saints of Newark because Moltisanti (main character's last name) means Many Saints in italian. Love the show and I have been watching since 2010 but I almost never comment.

[@RedTickseed]

omg i'm so glad you both liked this movie. i love this film

[@RyanSeven1111]

Like Holy Mountain, this is all about alchemy. 12 headed dragon = zodiac. 7 coloured gnome = 7 planets. Three sisters = Fire, Water, Air.

[@erikhughes8412]

FYI - "The Many Saints of Newark" title comes from Tony's uncle's (and later his cousin, Christopher's) last name, "Moltisanti", which is Italian for "many saints".

[@mawdsleyluke]

there’s something really great about seeing one of you fall in love with a movie and then talk about that excitement! because of that i thought i’d ask if either of you has ever gone back to rewatch a movie you saw on the show? i know matt at least scrubs through the movies again to edit an episode, but are there any that left that strong of an impression?

[@PoseidonXIII]

Would imagine "Iron Temperer" flows a lot better in Hungarian.

[@Baso-sama]

it does, although seeing it written down doesn't look any more promising for someone who doesn't speak the language :) "Vasgyúró"

[@EmpathP]

So excited to see you guys review this film! I was just talking about it with my BF and we both want to see it now!

[@TheMaestroso]

This movie looks fucking awesome

[@Brainstrain]

I wonder if the Hungarian Director would like hacks, a comedy show set in Las Vegas

[@hermes_job_observer144]

@8:07: Craig, you monster, lol! 😂

[@larissagoruk5146]

great episode, where else could you see a movie like this

[@georgbendemann732]

So glad to see you guys reviewing one of my favorite animated films! Awesome!

[@dawidmamczur]

This fairy tale reminds me of a Polish one. It involves twins (Waligóra and Wyrwidąb, who are namesakes and equivalents of Stonecrumbler and Treeshaker) some gnome-like creatures and freeing princesses from dragons, but that's where the similarities end.

[@Baso-sama]

probably not a coincidence though :)

[@aestevalis0]

I think Good Morning, Vietnam is the only movie to succeed at using What A Wonderful World to underscore violence.

[@goodhuck93]

always love your offer! muah

[@avatarkc]

Great discussion about a movie, that somehow might be stranger than The Holy Mountain.

[@pepita2437]

We Hungarians has a 'Norse tree' too in our folklore. It's called the 'Égigérő Fa".

[@vampricramen]

I can't sing the praises of "Everything Everywhere" enough. Blew my expectations out of the water and I don't care if it wins zero awards as long as it rekindles Ke Huy Quan's acting career.

[@aestevalis0]

I enjoyed it but there were a few things I found unrealistic; like Laundromat Evelyn wouldn't have the pinky strength of Kung-Fu Actress Evelyn. You may have the variants' knowledge but there's no way you'll knock a guy 20 feet without ever having done one pinky push-up.

[@vampricramen]

@@aestevalis0 I don't think the film was going for perfect realism. Also it seemed to imply that experiencing every reality at once granted a person physics-defying cartoonish god-like abilities if their brain didn't break in the process.

[@aestevalis0]

That gnome is clearly Grandfather Cloud. You can tell by the one glowing eye.

[@Baso-sama]

yes indeed, no scene is accidental

[@isla25]

In the sopranos, chris's surename is moltisanti or many saints, his father took tony under his wing just as tony took chris under his.

[@szalard]

Hey, did you watched the Tragedy of Man from Marcell Jankovics? This is his most daring and gramdious animation movie, the ecranization of the philosophical drama with the same title of Imre Madách, the greatest Hungarian dramaturg. I will be glad to hear your thoughts about it.

[@Dawidsu]

The Many Saints of Newark tells the story of the Moltisanti family (it's even narrated by Chris) and their name translates into "many saints". Hence the title.

[@langleymneely]

I was just about to post this!

[@BasicDrumming]

Great video.

[@jonathanstern5537]

Speaking of animated movies, when the egal flies over the last crumbling mountain, and the last lion roars at the last dusty fountain. In the shadow of the forest, though she may be old and worn, they will stare unbelieving at The Last Unicorn... seen it?

[@Dantevesalius]

They've Already done an episode on it

[@jonathanstern5537]

@@Dantevesalius Oh, I must have missed/forgotten about that lol.

[@oscardolan5792]

Awesome episode! Glad I got to see it before the ToS gets to it

[@snoo333]

awesome.

[@GreatWightSpark]

Super Hungarian Bros would be such a trip

[@Razamataz420]

A day off of Ghostbusters day with that hair Matt.

[@CrazyKungfuGirl]

That movie reminded me of samurai jack a little bit...

[@sydneysincere1311]

The animation somewhat reminds me of Samurai Jack

[@Baso-sama]

right? :D

[@Gillsing]

4:19 Dragons escape sounds more likely than what I heard before checking the auto-generated subtitles: Reagans escape

[@chipmunck98kid]

Seen it?: Silver Bullet Gary Busey really elevates it

[@chipmunck98kid]

It's called "Many Saints" because Moltisanti means many saints

[@majordangergundam]

So out of curiousity. Did anyone get some real Genndy Tartakovsky vibes from this movie? Like I wonder if some of the stylized choices inspired his works?

[@starthefrakkfangirl6094]

Back when I found this movie online for the first time out of curiosity I was in my big SJ Phase. So when I watched it I had the exact same vibes. I still do. (Also this film and the Director's other works inspired some artwork ideas for me, when I'm in the mood to draw something surreal and challenging.)

[@basquat76]

Why Kubrick liked white men can't jump will go down as one of the great mysteries.

[@cedarmagic2316]

8:40 - A Little Goof on both sides

[@rickp209]

Well, that EEAAO Oscars take aged poorly...

[@aestevalis0]

I feel like Iron-temperer could've been better translated as Steelmaker.

[@aestevalis0]

Treeshaker, Stonebreaker & Steelmaker.

[@Zylork0122]

This film reminds me of the Dan Deacon - “When I Was Done Dying” Adult Swim music video. Hey-ya-ya…

[@jonathanstern5537]

Gallavants is a 1984 animated movie about puberty involving ants, Seen it?

[@BernHaggerty]

The out-of-time modern weapons imagery reminded me of both Walker and Jesus Christ Superstar.

[@aestevalis0]

Yonic. I'm unsurprised Craig knows that word.

[@aestevalis0]

Best case scenario is Silver Dragon but they're not really the princess-kidnapping type.

[@barofone2623]

This movie is a masterpiece. If someone has a cool similar suggestion, let me know. I also know some to share in exchange

[@lizardmedia2257]

You guys should check out Faust by F.W. Murnau and the Yuri Nornstein animations

[@QuestForPerfectSound]

Seen It: Le chat du Rabbin or The Rabbi's Cat? Beautiful, french animated movie with a lot of interesting philosophy. It's not a fast paced movie, so I don't think it would be good for the show, but it's funny and smart, so I think you'd like it.

[@oneinathousand2156]

The version I watched online wasn’t the best resolution and the colors were more garish, maybe I should actually get the Blu-Ray.

[@hadassah179]

Was this movie adult rated or one of those looose all ages rated? This is the second griffon movie of this year. The 7 headed dragon reminded me of the "The Elephant Celebes" by Max Ernst or other larger than life creatures seen in his paintings.

[@stefanheins9084]

Seen It (or possibly a Sci-Fi July entry?): Book of Eli, starring Denzel Washington, Gary Oldman and Mila Kunis Directed by the Hughes brothers, who insist it isn't in any way a religious movie despite the central premise being the pursuit and protection of a Bible

[@caffeineadvocate]

Well, then.. This was a funny f*cking episode... Yous guys are good at your job. 🙂

[@aestevalis0]

The only thing I didn't like about EEAAO was how they'd attain the physical abilities of their variants. There's no way Laundromat Evelyn would have the pinky strength of Kung-Fu Actress Evelyn. The only character I'd see being able to do that is Joyful Teriyaki because she could actually swap bodies, as shown by how her clothes would change.

[@aestevalis0]

Yeah, this movie's definitely a bit spicy.

[@cfraute]

spoilers for White Men Can't Jump, but I think Kubrick probably liked the story's ending. Woody and Rosie don't end up together. She lays down an ultimatum and Woody breaks it, for a noble reason and he is ultimately successful, but it doesn't matter. She told him not to do the thing and he did it, so she left. He probably also got a kick out of the gangsters staging all of their executions.

[@2.0wen]

The Descent 2 anyone???!?

[@jensibowable]

Hint for European names btw, english might be the only language ive ever known to pronounce a hard J. The rest of us dont

[@emperorskulls]

Have you seen "What About Bob?"? This movie is weird, because it feels that Bill Murray's character is the antagonist who unrealistically wins constantly. Especially at the end. I don't know whether to root for him or against him.

[@DjDolHaus86]

Well that was weird. Thanks?

[@cheetosugar695]

Hey you might’ve pronounced some names wrong.

[@pcwkid76]

Sounded good to me.

[@wbl_unlimited]

What the f*ck did I just watch?

[@AuroraDragoness]

It's pronounced: "Yankovich"

[@Endresewing]

1. Nem érted! 2.Nem is értheded! 3.Neked érthetetlen! 4.Csak akkor ad át értelmet, és titkot, ha Magyar vagy! 5. Ez a lényege a Magyar Népmeséknek! (Itt nem Tom és Jerry gyilkolja, csapdába csalja, megszégyeníti, megalázza egymást! Ez más! Minden Magyar ember tudja hogy miről szól ez a történet! És nem hungary!!! Mi Hun ok vagyunk! HUN! Nem hungary!!! Mi Árpád népének a leszármazottai vagyunk! A Hunok! Szerintem ezt sem érted, de mindegy. Sajnálom. Nézz inkább Tom és jerryt!

[@aestevalis0]

So Nobody's worth watching?

[@CJNAGY34]

You are clearly nit spiritually mature enough to watch this movie

[@christinacolasanto530]

SEEN IT: (1975) THE MAGIC PONY.Speaking of weird cartoon horse movies this seems like it would be to much of a kids movie but it deals with alot of adult themes.