Cassie Tremblay : Arsenic and Old Lace (1944)

Dean, ditto. While I like Cary Grant, this excessive slapstick is hard for me to watch without the rose-colored glasses of nostalgia. I watched the movie once (with the reaction) and will not be rewatching.

Clay F

2024-11-22 19:05:34 +0000 UTC

I don’t mind watching some of the old B&W movies like the Universal Monsters, the Time Machine some of the other Sci-Fi movies and War films like Battle of Britain, The Dam Busters and a Bridge too Far just to name a few. But I mainly find the American films around the 40s/50s difficult to watch down to the corny dialogue. But it’s cool you like them as everyone into different things they just aren’t really for me tbh.

Dean Holt

2024-11-16 22:30:29 +0000 UTC

The Philadelphia Story is a must watch.

crazyivan

2024-11-16 22:13:01 +0000 UTC

No, watch it again....every Halloween! I got hooked on b&w movies back in the 90's. There's lots of great old movies waiting to be watched. If it wasn't for these movies, there'd be nothing to build on to get to where we are today. You definitely need to watch more Cary Grant - Father Goose (even funnier, but not horror)...To Catch A Thief is more suave Cary and since Cassie likes Jamie Lee Curtis, she needs to watch Cary Grant and Jamie Lee's father (Tony Curtis) in Operation Petticoat - a war movie where they are in a pink submarine. I'm glad you liked this one, there's hope for the younger generations yet.

crazyivan

2024-11-16 22:03:37 +0000 UTC

The Bishops Wife is one I think they would like.

John L Woolfolk

2024-11-05 17:59:50 +0000 UTC

Now those 2 are dated!

Catherine LW

2024-10-25 22:01:20 +0000 UTC

About 7/10 movies on here I wait until the YouTube edit. A lot of these are never on streamers.

Chris Thom

2024-10-24 02:10:37 +0000 UTC

First watch for me and I thought it as ok and quite fun in places, but I don’t have any nostalgia for it. So I think that’s why so many people seem to really like it. Can’t see me rewatching it tbh and at least now Cassie watched it we won’t see anymore requests for it 😂😂.

Dean Holt

2024-10-23 18:33:32 +0000 UTC

Thanks for the reminder to watch "Awakenings". I think it might be the only Robin Williams movie I haven't yet seen and until recently never heard of.

YodatheHobbit

2024-10-23 06:27:40 +0000 UTC

also "I was a war bride " Father Goose" Operation Petticoat" all good Cary Grant movies

JarHead0351

2024-10-23 04:18:33 +0000 UTC

This was fantastic! Another one to watch with Carly, Throw Momma from the Train. Hilarious. Spooky. Perfect.

Author Travis Adams Irish

2024-10-23 01:16:36 +0000 UTC

Observing Cassie’s facial expressions and words in the Arsenic And Old Lace reaction, it’s clear (at least to me) that she strongly dislikes the manic, screwball comedy side of Cary Grant. She likes (and explicitly said she was hoping for) the poised Cary Grant of North By Northwest. Therefore, “Bringing Up Baby” and other screwball comedy recommendations would be a mistake in my opinion. I’d recommend his calmer roles, like “Charade,” “To Catch A Thief” and “An Affair To Remember.” Those are films that women tend to like. It can be off putting for a woman to watch a man being out of control and in hysterics, no matter how good the film is. I think this is one of the reasons Cassie was put off by Arsenic And Old Lace. Maybe some of his screwball comedies can be recommended to her AFTER she’s seen him in a few of his more appealingly masculine roles. Then she may be able to see his wackier roles in a fonder light.

Patreot

2024-10-22 20:44:44 +0000 UTC

Interesting. I didn’t get that impression 🤷🏻‍♀️

Catherine LW

2024-10-22 19:19:41 +0000 UTC

Obvious strong displeasure in Cassie’s face nearly the whole time, her saying politely that the film could drive one crazy, her disapproving tone saying things like “well, I guess he has range anyway” (she was hoping for the suave, poised Cary Grant of North By Northwest and seemed appalled by his manic acting here,) them both not having anything positive to say or much of anything at all to say about the film after it ended, in a manner of “well, that happened, I guess, but we’ll refrain from saying anything to upset our audience.” I’m not judging them, though. I think like a lot of women they’re put off by men acting hysterical, so this was an unappealing experience for them. Interestingly, Cassie only tentatively put forward the conclusion that the film may have been trying to be a comedy like 3/4 of the way in. It was just a mismatch for them. Just hope they’ll give other Cary Grant films a shot.

Patreot

2024-10-22 19:05:24 +0000 UTC

I found sites that have a treasure trove of older movies including silent movies

zynjams

2024-10-22 17:18:41 +0000 UTC

Why do you think they didn’t enjoy this?

Catherine LW

2024-10-22 13:35:23 +0000 UTC

I'd love to see Cassie and Carly watch Robin Williams classics like "Awakenings" and "The Bicentennial Man" Cassie has come a long way, though she remains a sensitive soul. PIB community do you think she could handle the Robin Williams "Fischer King" It will really tug at her heartstrings.

John Liebling

2024-10-22 01:45:37 +0000 UTC

Cassie and Carly would love Penny Serenade!

Catherine LW

2024-10-22 01:34:23 +0000 UTC

This December, definitely watch “THE BISHOP’S WIFE” with Carly. It’s a true Christmas classic. Cary Grant is calm in that one, so no worries.

Patreot

2024-10-22 01:07:49 +0000 UTC

Cassie and Carly, sorry you guys didn’t enjoy this one, but don’t give up on Cary Grant movies! There are plenty of Cary Grant movies you will love where he is calm and the epitome of elegance and charm. (I like his screwball comedies too but I understand why they’re not for everyone.). You’ll definitely want to watch these in particular: “CHARADE” with Audrey Hepburn. EVERYONE loves this fun (but not manic) movie. “TO CATCH A THIEF” with Grace Kelly, directed by Alfred Hitchock, a romantic thriller that women seem to love. “AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER” an iconic romantic melodrama that is heavily referenced in “Sleepless In Seattle.” I could really see you guys loving “An Affair To Remember” in particular. Melodrama was once a legit genre in cinema, so don’t be put off by the term. There are some melodramas that are highly regarded by critics and filmmakers, this being one of the more famous ones.

Patreot

2024-10-22 00:49:47 +0000 UTC

Penny Serenade is also wonderful. Quieter and more poignant, lovely and charming.

Marja

2024-10-22 00:15:32 +0000 UTC

Yes on "The Searchers" !!!

Bill Maurer

2024-10-21 21:23:44 +0000 UTC

Yes I did the same after I found out that archive.org was taken down by a DDOS attack the other week. I've depended on archive.org for most of my old movie viewing for the last few years. But I did like you and found a site. One must use different search engines, but if you dig deep enough, you can be surprised what one can find.

Mike LL

2024-10-21 20:31:54 +0000 UTC

i found it on the internet for free, just searched arsenic and old lace

zynjams

2024-10-21 20:04:29 +0000 UTC

+1 Bringing Up Baby (1938) +1 Gunga Din (1939) +1 Gone With the Wind (1939) +1 Sergeant York (1941) +1 The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948) +1 The Caine Mutiny (1954) +1 The Searchers (1956)

Mike LL

2024-10-21 17:08:39 +0000 UTC

Mark, we need a 50s sci-fi poll asap. "The Day the Earth Stood Still" and "Forbidden Planet" would be my top two.

Joe

2024-10-21 15:40:27 +0000 UTC

I tend to do the full watch along if I can, but annoyingly this one doesn't seem to be available to stream anywhere at all in the UK. I also generally prefer not to watch a reaction to a movie I haven't seen myself yet, which is the case here, so sadly I'll be skipping the YT edit for now too.

Ian Tonge

2024-10-21 15:33:43 +0000 UTC

She said Monday on the Hill House drop so its on schedule

David Freese

2024-10-21 15:24:07 +0000 UTC

thats right of course they didn't finally win it till the year before they left for Los Angeles

(Nolo)finwe

2024-10-21 15:22:08 +0000 UTC

They weren't necessarily bad they just kept losing to the Yankees in the World Series. Thats why they kept saying wait till next year. Brooklyn hated the Yankees so much.

David Freese

2024-10-21 15:19:52 +0000 UTC

I always felt like George Clooney was more the modern Cary Grant

Stick Figure Studios

2024-10-21 07:03:13 +0000 UTC

I'm selective with that, V. I've got quite a big collection of DVDs, so if I've got the movie I'll watch the full reaction. On rare occasions, I may buy the DVD so I can specifically watch the Full, but generally, if I haven't got it, I'll wait for the YT edit.

Clarence Newman

2024-10-21 07:00:56 +0000 UTC

How many people find a copy of the full movie to watch along? I generally wait for the youtube edit.

V M

2024-10-21 06:49:41 +0000 UTC

Carly if watching scary movies taints your soul then you just stay right in your little box.

My_Cousin_Mose

2024-10-21 06:42:00 +0000 UTC

For Sci-Fi I would choose "Forbidden Planet", especially since Cassie has enjoyed watching Star Trek.

Mark Vaderr

2024-10-21 06:32:38 +0000 UTC

I love that little gem of a film!

Catherine LW

2024-10-21 05:45:25 +0000 UTC

Have you seen Penny Serenade?! Oh my. I love it so. I love Arsenic so much that I named one of my hats “Peaches LaTour.” There may be a tassel involved…

Marja

2024-10-21 05:43:40 +0000 UTC

I have a special place in my heart for Holiday. Mainly due to the sweet relationship Hepburn’s character has with her brother, played by Lew Ayres.

Marja

2024-10-21 05:40:01 +0000 UTC

The granddaddy of screwball comedies! I love the idea of having a little series of “where it began.” I.e., genre-generating films. Popping into my brain (based on historical stuff in my brain): Romcom: It Happened One Night (Cassie has done) Screwball comedy: Bringing Up Baby Blockbuster: You could do Gone with the Wind Suspense: Some Hitchcock like Strangers on a Train or Shadow of a Doubt Summer blockbuster: Jaws (Cassie has done) Horror: Psycho (Cassie has done so maybe do something else?) Sci-fi Black Comedy Suspense Musical Coming of Age Sports Melodrama Special effects Film Noir Western You get the gist. And since some of these may have already been reacted to, it’s all about repackaging into a new playlist. But I love it when responses are like “Tarantino lifted this from XYZ.” It would be cool to see that XYZ influence! Mean Streets jump started so many other films. You get me, right?!

Marja

2024-10-21 05:37:59 +0000 UTC

Brooklyn was a famously bad baseball team and they were so bad that all kinds of crazy things would happen What do year of the play? They actually won the pennant and turn the world upside down Fact, one of the aunts mentioned it, but you didn’t notice she said well no wonder everything so crazy even with that baseball team winning

(Nolo)finwe

2024-10-21 05:14:15 +0000 UTC

“This is developing into a very bad habit.” (😂favorite line) This is one of the funniest films I’ve ever seen and maybe The funniest Golden Age film I’ve ever seen, next to Bringing Up Baby (1938). (Well maybe I can think of some more ;-) The first time I saw this, I laughed so much, that I got the feeling like I had never laughed so much in a 2 hour span. The film starts so normal and innocent, only just a few hilarious peculiarities, such as Teddy Brewster, until Mortimer looks in the window seat. The film just gets more, and more, and more insane after that. This was actually one of Cary Grant’s least favorite films, because he felt that he had “overacted” in it, and never felt he was right for the part. I felt his performance was what made the film. Everyone around him is crazy, but acting normal, because they don’t know they’re crazy. He’s the only one that knows what is really going on and is really the sanest person there. But because everyone is acting normal, this makes his normal and sane reaction appear crazy and insane to everyone else. It’s hilarious and CRAZY. I love the writing from back in the 30s and 40s. It’s Lost Art these days. Because of the Hays Code censors back then, screenwriters had to get creative when dealing with things such as murders, foul language and especially sex. Subjects like those in a comedy were even harder to get past the censors, because comedies would usually paint those taboo subjects in a forgiving way, and that was wrong according to the code. I’ve noticed that films based on hit plays sometimes get away with a lot more than say an original film. Plays and other theatre productions were not bound by the same codes that films were, and the play, Arsenic and Old Lace (1941) had some elements that had to be toned down for film. For one, the sexual tension between Mortimer and Elaine after they’ve been married. There is only one thing that they both want to do in this moment, and the events of the film REALLY couldn’t have come at a worser time. The scene with Mortimer chasing Elaine around the tree, with the “look in his eyes” was about as far as they could go. My favorite part though is the little subtle scene with Mortimer and the cab driver just before. “Listen Buddy, this old cab has seen osculation, but… (whistles)” “You ain’t seen anything yet, you’re gonna drive us to the station.” “You better take her hat… wait a minute… and her brooch.” “You find any hairpins, you can keep ‘em” If this film were made today, you would have seen them making out in the cab. But because you couldn’t show heavy kissing, the writers found a way to still have a hot and heavy make out session between the newlyweds, that was way heavier than anything they could have possibly filmed. Films today, forget that we, the audience, have imaginations. I’ve heard a lot of people say the phrase, “Show, don’t tell.” Which I sometimes agree with. If you’re going to show something, then you usually shouldn’t tell it also. But if done cleverly and with some wit, Telling without showing, can be just as interesting or even more so, than showing every little detail. Another thing from the play that was cleverly changed was Mortimer’s line in the end, “I’m not a Brewster, I’m the Son of a Sea Cook.” The original play line was not “Son of a Sea Cook” but was “I’m a Bastard!” Two more things from the play’s end that were completely removed from the film, were some more clever and witty, but not so subtle, dialogue pertaining to the long awaited honeymoon deed that got postponed. In the film, all we got was Mortimer carrying Elaine yelling “Charge!” Was that a substitute of Mortimer charging up San Juan Hill to the bedroom? The Elderberry Wine also made one last appearance in the final scene of the play. I won’t mention the context just in case anyone wants to see the play and be surprised by an extra scene, that was filmed for the movie, but was removed after test screenings proved it to be too much macabre for the comedy. Look to, The Man Who Came to Dinner (1941) and Roxie Hart (1942) for some other examples of comedic films based on plays that seemed to push the boundaries of the Code. When we first meet Jack Carson’s, O’Hara character walking by the cemetery, he asks, “Did George Washington ever do any sleeping around here?” Brophy responds, “Of course he did.” This remark was a nod to the play, George Washington Slept Here (1940), which debuted one year before Arsenic and Old Lace did. Warner Bros. began production on Arsenic and Old Lace in late 1941, and advertised that the set for the film, including The Brewster house and exterior cemetery, was at the time, one of the largest film sets ever built on the Warner Bros lot. A few months after production wrapped on Arsenic and Old Lace, in early 1942, production began on the film version of George Washington Slept Here (1942), which used the Brewster home as the broken down house George Washington “slept” in. Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) was not allowed to be released until the Play was finished with its run on Broadway. Not realizing in 1941, that the play would be such a huge hit, the film was not released until 1944. So then, George Washington Slept Here, featuring the house built for Arsenic and Old Lace, was released in 1942. Audiences saw the Brewster home, in a dilapidated state, 2 years before the intended version of the house. Also, more people would have seen the George Washington play AND film when watching Arsenic, so the Jack Carson remark about George Washington would have landed with more people than anyone would have thought when they originally made it. I’ve wondered if they knew George Washington Slept Here was going into production within the next year, and they could kill two birds with one stone, or if it was a coincidence that George Washington Sleeping there was mentioned in Arsenic and Old Lace. Kinda interesting I thought :-) You’ve now seen 4 of One of the Greatests’ Greatest. So here’s 4 more of Frank Capra’s greatest… Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936) Lost Horizon (1937) You Can’t Take It with You (1938) Meet John Doe (1941)… Christmas Movie Alert :-) Keeping with the 4, I’ll suggest 4 more of Cary Grant’s funniest films… The Awful Truth (1937) Bringing Up Baby (1938) Gunga Din (1939) My Favorite Wife (1940) I could go on and on about Cary Grant films, just like everyone else, but I’ll only suggest 2 more special ones… for Christmas. Destination Tokyo (1943) The Bishop’s Wife (1947) Lastly, the score for Arsenic and Old Lace, which goes from twinkly and bouncy for the Aunts, to happy and romantic with Mortimer and Elaine, to dark and haunting with Jonathan and Dr. Einstein, was composed by one of the greatest ever… Max Steiner. Cassie, you’ve heard Max Steiner before in King Kong (1933) and Casablanca (1942), two completely different films. Here’s a list of yet to be seen Great films, scored by Max Steiner. The Most Dangerous Game (1932) A Star is Born (1937) Gone With the Wind (1939) Sergeant York (1941) Desperate Journey (1942) The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948) The Caine Mutiny (1954) But one ought to get a special mention. There is a Western that is considered one of the Greatest Westerns ever made. It’s been a while since you’ve watched a Western, and when you decide to return, I highly, highly recommend that you consider jumping back in with one of Max Steiner’s best… The Searchers (1956) PS: How did y’all not know Niagara Falls is where people go for their honeymoons. Niagara Falls is like the Honeymoon Capital. (-: Y’all are from Canada, right? ;-) Special Recommendation: Niagara (1953)… starring Marilyn Monroe in an amazing thriller about some honeymooners at Niagara Falls.

Larry Darrell

2024-10-21 04:59:00 +0000 UTC

Usually considered to be 1965.

Catherine LW

2024-10-21 04:41:38 +0000 UTC

Can you still comment here for free?

Chris Thom

2024-10-21 02:41:08 +0000 UTC

I voted for both those.

Chris Thom

2024-10-21 02:36:28 +0000 UTC

The '99 version was a guilty pleasure. Has some really cool editing and filming locations. And some solid Geoffrey Rush in place of Price.

Chris Thom

2024-10-21 02:35:44 +0000 UTC

Is there a cutoff year for Classic Hollywood?

Chris Thom

2024-10-21 01:32:10 +0000 UTC

True. I think he might get there though. He has the charm and humor and physique. Just needs experience in deeper roles.

Chris Thom

2024-10-21 01:24:40 +0000 UTC

When this play is performed in theaters, the curtain call will often end with 12 men coming out of the cellar to take a bow.

David Patterson

2024-10-21 01:12:29 +0000 UTC

What kind of stuff do you like?

Cole Jennett

2024-10-21 01:10:59 +0000 UTC

I saw this for the first time this summer. Was lucky enough to see it on the big screen in a theater built in 1928. It was a great experience all around.

Shad Kanyak

2024-10-21 00:56:56 +0000 UTC

House on Haunted Hill (1959) has one of the scariest scenes I’ve ever seen in a movie… Still.

Larry Darrell

2024-10-21 00:28:41 +0000 UTC

I don't think Cassie prediction wasn't directed at patrons at least for full reactions, but comments in general. As the audiences for YT edits and particularly YT are obviously orders of magnitude bigger than the full reactions. There was only about 20 comments on the reaction when I thought about a comment for "Casablanca" but refrained. At that point there was only a mention that Peter Lorre ("Dr. Einstein") had also been in it. I was going to check back after about the 24hr mark of the posting and check to see how many times it got mentioned, and the throw up a comment if it hadn't been... you saved me a comment.

Mojo One Thousand

2024-10-20 23:42:02 +0000 UTC

Notorious! Very different kind of role for Grant. Plus the benefit of Hitchcock and Ingrid Bergman.

Catherine LW

2024-10-20 23:16:23 +0000 UTC

This is one of my wife's favorite movies. I was very excited for you to watch this.

BibbitduBois

2024-10-20 23:00:37 +0000 UTC

I’ve officially called time on my popcorn in bed pat sub after almost 4 years, so this is gonna be last watch along. Think I suggested this film a few years back. If content comes back to stuff I like then I’ll Check back in.

Biggman83

2024-10-20 21:55:00 +0000 UTC

Rope is rather good with James Stewart. Been a while since I watched it, but I remember being quick taken with it

rakesh

2024-10-20 21:37:42 +0000 UTC

I think it was “M” that brought Lorre to Hollywood. Plus, a ton of talent had to get out of Dodge, what with Hitler and all…

Marja

2024-10-20 21:35:02 +0000 UTC

And they tried to sign Karloff for the movie but he had a scheduling conflict. Raymond Massey was a great choice, though.

Marja

2024-10-20 21:33:30 +0000 UTC

Great Reaction Ladies. It was nice to have Carly along for the ride. Fun and crazy movie.

Rick Williams

2024-10-20 20:38:42 +0000 UTC

Luckily I own a copy of this so I didn't look

Neill Shaughness

2024-10-20 20:35:40 +0000 UTC

Thanks for doing the classics, they are always a fun watch!

Johnny Liu

2024-10-20 19:49:40 +0000 UTC

Cassie and Carly it's a must for both of you to watch the Cary Grant "Bishop's Wife" in November.

John Liebling

2024-10-20 19:38:56 +0000 UTC

+1 on this idea! Would love to see a reaction to “The Raven”, as well as the original “House On Haunted Hill”, also starring genre legend Vincent Price and directed by showman extraordinaire William Castle.

Just Plain Bob

2024-10-20 19:32:45 +0000 UTC

I wonder if you would both enjoy The Raven next year? It stars Vincent Price, Boris Karloff and Peter Lorre (all famous names in horror), but its played more as a comedy and the "horror" is VERY tongue-in-cheek!

Chris Clarke

2024-10-20 19:12:10 +0000 UTC

Jean Adair (Aunt Martha) met young Cary Grant when he was still Archie Leach and traveling the US in a vaudeville troupe. Grant was still a teenager and got very sick during his tour. He was left behind in a boarding house to recuperate because they had to continue due to scheduled engagements. Jean Adair was a stage actress in the city where Grant was and heard of a sick English boy all alone. She visited him, bringing food and even cake on his birthday. Grant recovered and rejoined his troupe. When they had the first casting call for this film, Grant approached her and asked, “Do you remember me?” Adair was confused and said she didn’t think they met. She didn’t know that Archie changed his name. Grant told her and the cast that she nursed him when he was ill. Then she remembered and said, “He was such a nice boy and very grateful”. Grant kissed and hugged her saying, “The boy is still grateful”.

Catherine LW

2024-10-20 18:37:28 +0000 UTC

Clay, one recommendation for a Hitchcock movie: “Rope”, starring Jimmy Stewart. It doesn’t get a lot of love but is a really neat movie, filmed in such a way as to create the illusion that the entire movie was one take. It’s brilliant at building suspense. That said, you almost can’t go wrong with Hitchcock (the only Hitchcock movie I didn’t like was “Under Capricorn”, a terribly boring melodrama). However, I’m aware that a lot of people also strongly dislike “Frenzy”, considering it ugly and mean spirited.

Just Plain Bob

2024-10-20 18:23:00 +0000 UTC

Fun trivia about Arsenic and Old Lace. Brewster, the one who was offended when someone said he "looked like Boris Karloff" was actually played by Boris Karloff on stage. (You've met Mr. Karloff as Frankenstein and I'm still hoping you'll see him again in "Bride of Frankenstein"

Neill Shaughness

2024-10-20 18:13:00 +0000 UTC

I watched many Hitchcock TV series episodes as a kid -- an early memory I retained. I have watched five Hitchcock movies (my ranking: 1. Psycho, 2. Vertigo, 3. Rear Window, 4. North by Northwest, 5. The Birds). I want to watch "To Catch a Thief" and others.

Clay F

2024-10-20 18:11:19 +0000 UTC

Thanks including this classic, Cassie! 1940's Cary Grant is the best Cary Grant -- although he never really went out of style. I second the many requests for Bringing Up Baby, His Girl Friday, and Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House. But even more than those great comedies, I'd love to see Cassie and Carly's reaction to The Bishop's Wife -- an under-appreciated Christmas masterpiece that stars Cary Grant in his most irresistible role.

Silver Machine

2024-10-20 17:45:34 +0000 UTC

I streamed on Amazon Prime Video in the US. JustWatch doesn't show the movie as on Amazon Prime Video but it is -- both buy and rent. It's not on MAX in US.

Clay F

2024-10-20 17:40:19 +0000 UTC

I streamed on Amazon Prime Video in the US. JustWatch doesn't show the movie as on Amazon Prime Video but it is -- both buy and rent.

Clay F

2024-10-20 17:38:40 +0000 UTC

This was a first watch for me and I noticed Peter Lorre (of Casablanca) right away. He's distinctive and seems like one of the better actors of the time.

Clay F

2024-10-20 17:37:28 +0000 UTC

Clay, Peter Lorre was fantastic in “M”, which I believe was his first major role. It’s definitely worth a look see. He also had a small but significant role in “The Maltese Falcon.”

Just Plain Bob

2024-10-20 17:31:51 +0000 UTC

I noticed last night that Glen Powell was at the University of Texas football stadium apparently cheering the Longhorns against Georgia.

Clay F

2024-10-20 17:27:53 +0000 UTC

I am new to these classics but I noticed Peter Lorre (both in this and Casablanca). Key Largo is on my watchlist.

Clay F

2024-10-20 17:23:52 +0000 UTC

I'd love to see all those movies on the channel.

Mike LL

2024-10-20 16:41:28 +0000 UTC

Shockingly, despite Cassie’s prediction that “x 100” patrons would talk about it, I don’t see where anyone else has mentioned that it was Humphrey Bogart that starred in “Casablanca.” Bogart also starred in “The African Queen”, which Cassie has reacted to. He’s one of the absolute legends of 1940s era Hollywood. I’d love to see more reactions to his movies. “Treasure of the Sierra Madre”, “Key Largo”, “The Maltese Falcon” and “The Big Sleep” (my personal favorite) spring immediately to mind.

Just Plain Bob

2024-10-20 16:10:47 +0000 UTC

I hate to break it to you, but Glen Powell has a long ways to go to be considered as an example of “modern day Hollywood’s leading man”.

Cole Jennett

2024-10-20 16:01:12 +0000 UTC

The turnaround time from watched to Patreon is probably more then a few hours. She likely still watched “IT 2” last night.

Cole Jennett

2024-10-20 15:50:51 +0000 UTC

Perfect! Now you and Carly have to watch "Bringing Up Baby".

Mark Vaderr

2024-10-20 15:31:07 +0000 UTC

Also, THE BACHELOR AND THE BOBBY-SOXER.

Stick Figure Studios

2024-10-20 15:08:59 +0000 UTC

Yes, but they both star Cary Grant. Cassie invited the comparison by mentioning that “North By Northwest” was the only other movie in which she’d seen Grant. I muddied the water when I brought up my love of Hitchcock, obscuring the original point/comparison.

Just Plain Bob

2024-10-20 15:02:10 +0000 UTC

I like North By Northwest better too, but that's comparing apples to oranges. This is a slapstick comedy and North By Northwest is a thriller.

Walter

2024-10-20 14:53:35 +0000 UTC

Matt - I wrote my reply before seeing you already suggested the same. A heck of a lot of great Grant films.

Walter

2024-10-20 14:49:08 +0000 UTC

I would add Operation Petticoat and Father Goose. And though not a comedy, but still with some funny elements, Charade.

Walter

2024-10-20 14:47:50 +0000 UTC

Two Nights with Billy Strings under the stars and a little Leftover Salmon from the barbecue fest… “Richard Petty” https://youtu.be/NFDOubAA5ww?si=iwQxxkOyObsDXnIy “Shine Your Blues” https://youtu.be/4qKclDzLAlM?si=XldtI5RgF2WydMqI I think some Arsenic and Old Lace ought to be a peaceful ending to one Heck of a Weekend. Hopefully not TOO Peaceful though ;-) Thank You again Cass.

Larry Darrell

2024-10-20 14:41:14 +0000 UTC

Carly should stay in her box during October (haha).

Joe

2024-10-20 14:26:13 +0000 UTC

And here I came to say: "Great! What a welcome relief from the tiresome trudge of horror films..."

Phil Stubblefield

2024-10-20 14:25:27 +0000 UTC

What are you talking about? Neither of those had any chance at all of being a Popcorn Pick of the Month, and had a less than zero chance for Carly to watch.

Mike Lemon

2024-10-20 14:20:36 +0000 UTC

Did you find it on one of the streamers?

Chris Thom

2024-10-20 14:15:07 +0000 UTC

Lol. One more star needed for that.

Chris Thom

2024-10-20 14:14:15 +0000 UTC

Just turned 39 but I was enamored with the Gen-X kids growing up. Thought they were the coolest and most hilarious thing ever. Then they filmed Scream at my babysitter's house in Napa Valley and it became one of my favorite movies. They always seemed so quirky and independent. But also a bit mean at times. That's what Catherine Keener is to me.

Chris Thom

2024-10-20 14:12:54 +0000 UTC

Welcome to the PIB Jurassic junk yard (haha). We could have gotten "The Fog" (1980), or "Fright Night (1985), argh!!!!

Joe

2024-10-20 14:02:52 +0000 UTC

I WAS A MALE WAR BRIDE, HIS GIRL FRIDAY, CHARADE, OPERATION PETTICOAT, and especially THE AWFUL TRUTH. Just a ton of fantastic movies to see.

Matt Rose

2024-10-20 13:46:17 +0000 UTC

AWESOME! The wife and I have been saving this for you. Now I know what we're doing tonight!

Matt Rose

2024-10-20 13:45:18 +0000 UTC

Cassie said in the Blade YT premiere she was watching It 2 last night, I guess she decided to save it for daylight hours (haha).

Joe

2024-10-20 13:44:31 +0000 UTC

I'm really hoping that Cassie will want to see more of Cary Grant now and won't be so hesitant in the future to dive in to his films.

Mike LL

2024-10-20 13:41:53 +0000 UTC

Yes!! I've been wanting you and your sister to watch this for awhile now. Perfect movie for October for the both of you.

Matthew Holmes

2024-10-20 13:30:16 +0000 UTC

I also prefer “North By Northwest”, but I’m also a huge Hitchcock fan. That said, Capra was a legend with good reason and I love this movie. Just not as much as I do Hitchcock’s best stuff (personal fave: “Rear Window”).

Just Plain Bob

2024-10-20 12:44:29 +0000 UTC

Other movies that show off Cary Grant's comedic talents are Bringing Up Baby, The Philadelphia Story, and Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House.

Shawn Kildal

2024-10-20 12:19:41 +0000 UTC

The inside joke in the play on Broadway starred as crazy Jonathan horror film star Boris Karloff(Frankenstein's Monster himself) ! He wanted to do the role in the movie but the studios could not work out a way to do it. This movie was filmed in 1942 but could not be shown in theaters until the Broadway show ended it's original run so it waited until 1945 before it got released in movie theaters !

Keith Brown

2024-10-20 12:08:14 +0000 UTC

"Look like Borris Karloff" is in reference to the actor who played Frankenstein's monster (1931). The movie was based on a play of the same name in which Borris Karloff actually played the evil brother Jonathan Brewster.

Shawn Kildal

2024-10-20 11:59:18 +0000 UTC

Love this film

Jerrod Acree

2024-10-20 11:58:26 +0000 UTC

Directed by Frank Capra who also directed It's a Wonderful Life, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington and It Happened One Night.

Shawn Kildal

2024-10-20 11:55:01 +0000 UTC

Cary Grant was so pre boomer. Burt Reynolds and Harrison Ford are Boomers. Tom Hanks and Billy Crystal are early Generation X’s. Catherine Keener and Steve Carell are Late Generation X’s. Gen X is sort of a dark time for relationships.

Uncle Phoenix

2024-10-20 11:50:13 +0000 UTC

"They will tell us in the comments.... x100", yep, pretty much sums up a comment section!

Mojo One Thousand

2024-10-20 11:45:41 +0000 UTC

Well, since you were saying "She's just fetching with us", I don't think you need to censor that! 😂

Mike LL

2024-10-20 11:44:16 +0000 UTC

Carly is pushing the envelope with the 'oh my fetch.' She's just f****ng with us at this point. lol

Chris Thom

2024-10-20 11:41:52 +0000 UTC

Never heard of it. But that sounds good. Always have some trust in Catherine Keener and the movies she chooses.

Chris Thom

2024-10-20 11:40:03 +0000 UTC

A slight correction: Vincent Massey was the first Canadian born Governor General. The previous GG's were all British.

Ted Little

2024-10-20 11:26:31 +0000 UTC

Do you guys remember “Walking and Talking” (1996) with Cathrine Keener and Anne Heche? I think that it was the most honest Romantic movie I have ever seen. It was a Gen X independent film about Love and Relationships; and it was so sweet and painfully honest about being a Gen X. (It sort of was the prequel to “The 40 Year Old Virgin”, and sort of answers the question of how a Gen X man could be a 40 year old virgin.) Anyways, it is number 47 of the 50 top cult classic movies.

Uncle Phoenix

2024-10-20 11:23:21 +0000 UTC

“Oh my fetch!” A new Carlyism remark is just one of the highlights of this fantastic reaction! Thank you so much, Cassie, for having Carly sit in for this one! Wild and wacky, this is a great comedy and a must watch for Halloween! Cary Grant is so entertaining in this movie, and every movie he is in! Frank Capra always manages an ensemble cast so well, and his movies showcase great characters in very human situations. Several actors in this movie were regulars in the Warner stock company. Jack Carson, who was the young cop, was seen by Cassie in a small role as a reporter in MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON. Priscilla Lane, who was Elaine, I remember most with James Cagney in THE ROARING TWENTIES (1939) and appeared with two of her sisters in FOUR DAUGHTERS (1938) and it's spin off DAUGHTERS COURAGEOUS (1939) as well as it's two sequels FOUR WIVES (1939) and FOUR MOTHERS (1941). The great Peter Lorre, Dr. Einstein, was not recognized by the two sisters from CASABLANCA, but maybe he should have been! Cassie is so right, Cary Grant does have great range. I want her to see so many other Grant comedies, firstly BRINGING UP BABY (1938) that has been requested so many times, but there are many others, HIS GIRL FRIDAY (1940), MY FAVORITE WIFE (1940), THE AWFUL TRUTH (1937), almost too many to list. And a few more Hitchcock movies should be on the list, firstly the much requested and PPOTM-listed TO CATCH A THIEF (1955) with Grace Kelly, and NOTORIOUS (1946) and SUSPICION (1941). The more Cary, the better. And Cassie MUST watch THE PHILADELPHIA STORY (1940) with Cary Grant, Katherine Hepburn, and James Stewart's Oscar winning performance! This must happen!!! This is another reaction I will watch again and again. I'll no doubt watch this a second time later today!

Mike LL

2024-10-20 11:09:55 +0000 UTC

Elaine: "You're going to love me for my mind too?” Mortimer: "One thing at a time" I like North by Northwest better.

Clay F

2024-10-20 10:52:34 +0000 UTC

Cary, Cassie and Carly. Three beautiful "C's" if October, or any other month. Cary was a great actor. A shame he never won an Oscar. You should add "An Affair to Remember" for February and especially Valentine's Day. Bring tissues, and entire box if not more

Bill Maurer

2024-10-20 10:45:20 +0000 UTC

about time. It’s been too long. Way too long since we’ve also had classic Hollywood. Hope this heralds in a rebirth.

AC5555

2024-10-20 10:18:05 +0000 UTC

I'm so jazzed for this. Watching as soon as I get home

Neill Shaughness

2024-10-20 09:29:05 +0000 UTC

Ahhhhh. THE one thing that was missing from October. Carly.

Clarence Newman

2024-10-20 09:15:47 +0000 UTC

The actor who plays Jonathan is Raymond Massey. His brother Vincent was the first Governor General of Canada.

Ben Livingstone

2024-10-20 09:14:51 +0000 UTC

The highlight of October, plus we always need more Cary Grant on the channel.

James UK

2024-10-20 09:00:43 +0000 UTC

Love this movie! It has killer laughs!

Nathan Jasper, the Artist Formerly Known as Primary

2024-10-20 08:43:06 +0000 UTC

With Carly? This is too good to be true! Is it happening? Time to "CHAA...." I won't say it! Time to get into this one!!

Mike LL

2024-10-20 08:34:02 +0000 UTC

Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) - Full Reaction

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Dean, ditto. While I like Cary Grant, this excessive slapstick is hard for me to watch without the rose-colored glasses of nostalgia. I watched the movie once (with the reaction) and will not be rewatching.

The Philadelphia Story is a must watch.

The Bishops Wife is one I think they would like.

Now those 2 are dated!

About 7/10 movies on here I wait until the YouTube edit. A lot of these are never on streamers.

First watch for me and I thought it as ok and quite fun in places, but I don’t have any nostalgia for it. So I think that’s why so many people seem to really like it. Can’t see me rewatching it tbh and at least now Cassie watched it we won’t see anymore requests for it 😂😂.

Thanks for the reminder to watch "Awakenings". I think it might be the only Robin Williams movie I haven't yet seen and until recently never heard of.

also "I was a war bride " Father Goose" Operation Petticoat" all good Cary Grant movies

This was fantastic! Another one to watch with Carly, Throw Momma from the Train. Hilarious. Spooky. Perfect.

Interesting. I didn’t get that impression 🤷🏻‍♀️

I found sites that have a treasure trove of older movies including silent movies

Why do you think they didn’t enjoy this?

I'd love to see Cassie and Carly watch Robin Williams classics like "Awakenings" and "The Bicentennial Man" Cassie has come a long way, though she remains a sensitive soul. PIB community do you think she could handle the Robin Williams "Fischer King" It will really tug at her heartstrings.

Cassie and Carly would love Penny Serenade!

This December, definitely watch “THE BISHOP’S WIFE” with Carly. It’s a true Christmas classic. Cary Grant is calm in that one, so no worries.

Penny Serenade is also wonderful. Quieter and more poignant, lovely and charming.

Yes on "The Searchers" !!!

i found it on the internet for free, just searched arsenic and old lace

+1 Bringing Up Baby (1938) +1 Gunga Din (1939) +1 Gone With the Wind (1939) +1 Sergeant York (1941) +1 The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948) +1 The Caine Mutiny (1954) +1 The Searchers (1956)

Mark, we need a 50s sci-fi poll asap. "The Day the Earth Stood Still" and "Forbidden Planet" would be my top two.

I tend to do the full watch along if I can, but annoyingly this one doesn't seem to be available to stream anywhere at all in the UK. I also generally prefer not to watch a reaction to a movie I haven't seen myself yet, which is the case here, so sadly I'll be skipping the YT edit for now too.

She said Monday on the Hill House drop so its on schedule

thats right of course they didn't finally win it till the year before they left for Los Angeles

They weren't necessarily bad they just kept losing to the Yankees in the World Series. Thats why they kept saying wait till next year. Brooklyn hated the Yankees so much.

I always felt like George Clooney was more the modern Cary Grant

I'm selective with that, V. I've got quite a big collection of DVDs, so if I've got the movie I'll watch the full reaction. On rare occasions, I may buy the DVD so I can specifically watch the Full, but generally, if I haven't got it, I'll wait for the YT edit.

How many people find a copy of the full movie to watch along? I generally wait for the youtube edit.

Carly if watching scary movies taints your soul then you just stay right in your little box.

For Sci-Fi I would choose "Forbidden Planet", especially since Cassie has enjoyed watching Star Trek.

I love that little gem of a film!

Have you seen Penny Serenade?! Oh my. I love it so. I love Arsenic so much that I named one of my hats “Peaches LaTour.” There may be a tassel involved…

I have a special place in my heart for Holiday. Mainly due to the sweet relationship Hepburn’s character has with her brother, played by Lew Ayres.

Usually considered to be 1965.

Can you still comment here for free?

I voted for both those.

The '99 version was a guilty pleasure. Has some really cool editing and filming locations. And some solid Geoffrey Rush in place of Price.

Is there a cutoff year for Classic Hollywood?

True. I think he might get there though. He has the charm and humor and physique. Just needs experience in deeper roles.

When this play is performed in theaters, the curtain call will often end with 12 men coming out of the cellar to take a bow.

What kind of stuff do you like?

I saw this for the first time this summer. Was lucky enough to see it on the big screen in a theater built in 1928. It was a great experience all around.

House on Haunted Hill (1959) has one of the scariest scenes I’ve ever seen in a movie… Still.

Notorious! Very different kind of role for Grant. Plus the benefit of Hitchcock and Ingrid Bergman.

This is one of my wife's favorite movies. I was very excited for you to watch this.

I’ve officially called time on my popcorn in bed pat sub after almost 4 years, so this is gonna be last watch along. Think I suggested this film a few years back. If content comes back to stuff I like then I’ll Check back in.

Rope is rather good with James Stewart. Been a while since I watched it, but I remember being quick taken with it

I think it was “M” that brought Lorre to Hollywood. Plus, a ton of talent had to get out of Dodge, what with Hitler and all…

And they tried to sign Karloff for the movie but he had a scheduling conflict. Raymond Massey was a great choice, though.

Great Reaction Ladies. It was nice to have Carly along for the ride. Fun and crazy movie.

Luckily I own a copy of this so I didn't look

Thanks for doing the classics, they are always a fun watch!

Cassie and Carly it's a must for both of you to watch the Cary Grant "Bishop's Wife" in November.

+1 on this idea! Would love to see a reaction to “The Raven”, as well as the original “House On Haunted Hill”, also starring genre legend Vincent Price and directed by showman extraordinaire William Castle.

I wonder if you would both enjoy The Raven next year? It stars Vincent Price, Boris Karloff and Peter Lorre (all famous names in horror), but its played more as a comedy and the "horror" is VERY tongue-in-cheek!

Fun trivia about Arsenic and Old Lace. Brewster, the one who was offended when someone said he "looked like Boris Karloff" was actually played by Boris Karloff on stage. (You've met Mr. Karloff as Frankenstein and I'm still hoping you'll see him again in "Bride of Frankenstein"

I watched many Hitchcock TV series episodes as a kid -- an early memory I retained. I have watched five Hitchcock movies (my ranking: 1. Psycho, 2. Vertigo, 3. Rear Window, 4. North by Northwest, 5. The Birds). I want to watch "To Catch a Thief" and others.

I streamed on Amazon Prime Video in the US. JustWatch doesn't show the movie as on Amazon Prime Video but it is -- both buy and rent. It's not on MAX in US.

I streamed on Amazon Prime Video in the US. JustWatch doesn't show the movie as on Amazon Prime Video but it is -- both buy and rent.

This was a first watch for me and I noticed Peter Lorre (of Casablanca) right away. He's distinctive and seems like one of the better actors of the time.

Clay, Peter Lorre was fantastic in “M”, which I believe was his first major role. It’s definitely worth a look see. He also had a small but significant role in “The Maltese Falcon.”

I noticed last night that Glen Powell was at the University of Texas football stadium apparently cheering the Longhorns against Georgia.

I am new to these classics but I noticed Peter Lorre (both in this and Casablanca). Key Largo is on my watchlist.

I'd love to see all those movies on the channel.

I hate to break it to you, but Glen Powell has a long ways to go to be considered as an example of “modern day Hollywood’s leading man”.

The turnaround time from watched to Patreon is probably more then a few hours. She likely still watched “IT 2” last night.

Perfect! Now you and Carly have to watch "Bringing Up Baby".

Also, THE BACHELOR AND THE BOBBY-SOXER.

Yes, but they both star Cary Grant. Cassie invited the comparison by mentioning that “North By Northwest” was the only other movie in which she’d seen Grant. I muddied the water when I brought up my love of Hitchcock, obscuring the original point/comparison.

I like North By Northwest better too, but that's comparing apples to oranges. This is a slapstick comedy and North By Northwest is a thriller.

Matt - I wrote my reply before seeing you already suggested the same. A heck of a lot of great Grant films.

I would add Operation Petticoat and Father Goose. And though not a comedy, but still with some funny elements, Charade.

Carly should stay in her box during October (haha).

And here I came to say: "Great! What a welcome relief from the tiresome trudge of horror films..."

What are you talking about? Neither of those had any chance at all of being a Popcorn Pick of the Month, and had a less than zero chance for Carly to watch.

Did you find it on one of the streamers?

Lol. One more star needed for that.

Welcome to the PIB Jurassic junk yard (haha). We could have gotten "The Fog" (1980), or "Fright Night (1985), argh!!!!

I WAS A MALE WAR BRIDE, HIS GIRL FRIDAY, CHARADE, OPERATION PETTICOAT, and especially THE AWFUL TRUTH. Just a ton of fantastic movies to see.