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I mean some of those holes, I assume, are because we weren't told every bit of the bill. But maybe it's because some rube with no experience wrote it. Haha

States can definitely set up something like that, but if Congress wants to legislate in this area, the Supremacy Clause allows their legislation to have precedence and to be the minimum threshold for the States to follow. And a national boys program would be allowable under the Constitution which gives Congress power to legislate the "general welfare" of the country, which certainly this is. They may also have to claim the land as federal property first, which I can't remember if they were trying to do in the film? Probably. Generally the film was pretty accurate about the law, which, believe me, is rare.

Yea I get the outsider angle. Maybe something happens where people just write him during an election in because he's a great guy, and he happens to win. It doesn't have to imply campaigning or ambition at all, it can just imply popularity, which would still make the same ultimate point. Why does it have to come from such a ridiculous set-up? I guess they wanted to show the governor as a dummy too. For me the fairy tale angle is a complicated balance. Like, they chose to make this story in Congress, with real Congress history and sets (like Daniel Webster), and took work to make it all realistic and to make a real point about America. So I still think those fanciful ideas that prop this story up feel slightly off for me. I like them, but feel like, maybe they slightly de-fang the story, as reminders to 'don't take this seriously' when maybe I think we should? I mean, if only our Senators were all so noble. Anyway I dunno, that's just how I'd make this story stronger and more meaningful. But maybe that wasn't the point.

I wouldn't call myself a detractor, I do enjoy the movie for sure, but I don't think it's near the quality of most of the other films we've done so far. It goes a little to what I said earlier about it being fanciful, there's just these little touches that I find ridiculous which hurt it for me. Like, why was Mr. Smith nominated in the stupidest way possible (the governor's bratty kids and a failed coin toss). Wouldn't this be more powerful if he was elected by the people, or nominated for some legit reason? And the kids ran some sort of national media presence? What is that? I thought Lovett made a good point though about confusing awe with being patriotic, or awe with being a good Senator, and how that's not a good thing. I'm trying to separate my pragmatic progressive political beliefs from viewing this movie but it's hard. I take the government and legislators seriously, and follow it pretty closely, and have worked in politics, and I feel like this waters the whole world down in a way I'm not particularly willing to stand behind. That said, I loved the acting (both Arthur and Stewart), and I loved his depiction of a man being disillusioned contrasting with Arthur becoming non-disillusioned. (Sorry it's late I can't think of a better word.) I liked that Paul & Amy focused on some of the darker aspects of the tale too, which are interesting and less a part of the cultural memory than the more feel-good basics.

We've done 9pm EST time on past Friday evenings for a Rabbit. I will set up a room tomorrow at that time for anyone interested!

Well I sort of think the whole thing is a fantasy montage haha

Hmm this is a fruitless debate, but we can have it. I find it interesting you mention Schwarzenegger and Eddie Murphy's 1982 films, which are both cool, but their 1984 films are both better and more iconic (The Terminator and Beverly Hills Cop). Comedies were much better in 1984 (Ghostbusters, Top Secret, Spinal Tap, to name just 3). 1984 also had Karate Kid and Gremlins which are still culturally relevant. Also, Purple Rain and Stop Making Sense! For horror, I think 1984's Nightmare On Elm Street > 1982's The Thing.

Hard pass

I can do Friday evening or probably any time Saturday. Sunday is possible too, I'll have to check my schedule though before I promise anything. I'll try to make it available across the weekend though as much as I can. Everything you need to know beforehand is in the poster!

The rooster is even more prominent in other versions of the poster:

Pretty sure they either edit the endings on, or just fake the conversation at the end. They really do roll the dice, we just may be hearing a recreation of the moment every week. Clearly they drop the intros in too, so they can talk about our responses. They may not be recorded at the same time as the 'heart' of the podcast.

11/15 Ep. 27 - Mr. Smith Goes To Washington 11/22 Ep. 28 - Sophie's Choice 11/29 Ep. 29 - A Clockwork Orange 12/6 Ep. 30 - Rocky lots of movies about fighters

I was just making some Outkast references is all, but I can see how it would come across crazy haha

I have tested and I can Rabbit Idlewild next weekend if people want me to I'm not aware of it available via streaming, but you can rent it on iTunes/Amazon/Youtube wherever for 3-4 bucks

Sooo what's cooler than being cool? Let's watch the ATLiens from Stankonia, two dope boyz in a Cadillac. Aquemini. The most SpottieOttieDopalicious movie I could think of for this series:

How did you two first meet? Origin story of show? What made you think of doing this podcast? How Did This Get Made and just a general Earwolf fan. It does match my level of film fan-ness pretty much to a tee though: I know most of these, but haven't seen them (or if I have, it's been years). It came along just as I was getting back into movies again. How much time do you spend researching the movie you're watching? I might glance through Wikipedia for some background or whatever, but that's about it. These movies are hard to find? Where do you go? iTunes, streaming apps I belong to, torrents If you could get everyone to watch one movie what would it be? Rushmore If you could appear in any movie on the list, which one would you? Lord of the Rings Will you ever do an episode comparing the 97 list? I'll trump that: I hope Paul & Amy expand this podcast for 300 more weeks, and go through the whole 400-movie ballot. Why haven't they updated it yet? Because putting out a list with 98 white male directors would be pretty appalling in 2018. How many of the films are film capsule entries? All of them? Isn't that the point? If directors could only have one movie on the list, which one (for each director) would you choose? [can't answer this one: I am waiting to judge movies along with the episodes or more current viewings] How do you think we should be viewing this list? eg Historical, Innovations, fun, etc Whatever. Every movie has its own valid reasons. Which movie are you most looking forward to and why? Snow White. I've been interested in, and just started, going through Disney movies because it's a side of culture I'm not overly familiar with, and its the first one, but I'm waiting for Unspooled to hit on it. Which sort of bugs me -- I tend to be a nerdy sort of completist and prefer to do things in order if I can. I finally gave up waiting and just skipped Snow White, but it bugs me that I did. There's a lack of female directors and movies from directors of people of color. A lot have been made recently, but they wouldn't have been eligible for the 2007 list because they've come out since then. Are there films that would be eligible for the list you are doing now that you would put on? I don't know. Moonlight, maybe. I echo the call for more fun lighter fare: a rom-com or two, some comedies, Clueless. Those aren't necessarily recent choices though. I haven't really thought about it. This podcast is not at all about what isn't on the list to me. It's about these 100 movies, period. Would I put like 7 Coen Brothers movies on there if I could? Sure. But that's irrelevant. A comedy isn't really represented in the AFI top 100. What are some of your favorite comedies? (Not necessarily for the AFI top 100) Rushmore, Top Secret!, Spinal Tap, The Big Lebowski, Pee-Wee's Big Adventure, UHF, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Related, what animated or documentary films would you want on the list? Fantasia is the only one I've seen recently I'd hold close to that high in regard (but that's a relatively small sample). Fantastic Mr. Fox is an all-time fave too, but I don't know if it's close to this list really. What HDTGM movie would you place on this list? none, or, Teen Witch Will you just own up and admit that you think Scorsese is tremendously overrated? Sure! Though I think Taxi Driver is great, and so is Age Of Innocence and Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore. His 'gangster' stuff, for sure, is. Would you agree that 1939 was the greatest year for films? If not, which year? I just watched Top Secret! again yesterday, and I'm with Paul: it's gotta be 1984. What are your favorite books about movies? do not care about Hollywood enough in that way. I like critics and evaluating culture, but don't particularly care about filmmaking. Amy and Paul what is the best theater food snack food or drink? Diet Coke and Reese's Pieces are my go-tos 100 years from now, someone on a ghost tour says you are haunting a location. What location would you want them to say you're haunting? Paisley Park because I'd be hanging out with Prince and Vanity in heaven

AlmostAGhost and Amy: 1928

Both sides of Congress do have investigatory powers. Obviously, the Senate won't do anything about Trump or any of this. But the House now, it might. At the very least, we can bring his crimes to light. Impeachment begins in the House too. Also want to note-- Tuesday was especially great for different state legislatures, governorships, etc. We need federal level to fight Trump, but it's on those other statte and local levels where we can counter the GOP.

Nah I'm a Kubrick fan. I haven't seen that in so long, not sure what I'll think now, but I recall liking it ok

I am trying not to pre-judge and forget all past opinions, but there's one on the list yet to come that I think is basically one-star trash and I hate it.

Don't disagree! I'm just teasing

Yea I don't have to rip anything, so that should help. This weekend, I will look into spots where I can upload it so I can play it on Rabbit. Suggestions welcome! Will Vimeo let me do that? I'm sure Youtube won't. Edit: OH! I just did a quick google, and it looks like DirecTV has a streaming page for this movie. I have a DirecTV account. I should be able to Rabbit that no problem. I should be set with that.

Yet you still like Real Genius

I have literally no recollection of what this movie is about or what it is or who is in it. I've never seen it, but I did listen to the HDTGM episode way back whenever. Everyone come to the Rabbit tomorrow and see how I react