PollyDarton

He's into pain - clearly.

So guys - Rabbiting this last night with some of you was so much fun. I have seen this movie countless times since I was a kid since it was one of my mom's favorites. It still is and we still find time to watch it every Christmas. As strange as this is going to sound, it never occurred to me just how peculiar Tootie is until I was seeing it through your eyes. I always thought it was one of the reasons this movie aged well because it had a little goth kid in it that felt kind of current... know what I mean? Tootie is Wednesday Addams, Lydia Deets, or even Louise Belcher? I don't think I realized that pretty much everything that comes out of her mouth is about death and shit... but I just cracked-up everytime she was on screen because I knew what she was going to say next but wasn't sure how you guys would react. You all did not disappoint! Which leads me to a suggestion - if we ever get sick of "Musical Mondays" just having "Favorite Movie Mondays" might be a great substitution. The person who's turn it is picks a favorite movie that they don't think the group has seen and leads everyone through it. Experiencing one of my favs through you was endlessly enjoyable for me. Thank you guys - SO MUCH!

It might also be worth pointing out that the St. Louis world's fair is the back drop to Devil in the White City - about a serial killer killing people at this time in St. Louis. I wonder why they didn't mention this in this film? EDIT: Nope - wrong - not about St. Louis... sorry.

Hahaha... Women in a lot of places are not allowed to go to stripclubs unless they are accompanied by a man.

Yes, I always figured they were being dramatic by using the word "tenement" when in reality they would live fairly comfortably in NYC - not like how they live in their GIANT Victorian mansion in St. Louis, but they would do fine none-the-less. As sad as this may be, I think this is supposed to represent the middle class of 1903... seeing how Alonzo is an attorney which means he is a professional... not a wealthy man because he works for his money... know what I mean? Upper middle class without a doubt.

Sadly I think it is strip club rules. Men can come to the dance as a bachelor, but women dare not show up without a date or it wouldn't be proper.

https://lets.rabb.it/i56rjLpNPQ

Just a reminder that the trolly ride to the worlds fair site leave at 9pm EST. Don’t forget your ribbons and high button boots.

I can wait - I can host, too if need-be.

Ok - it's a date guys! This Sunday, 9pm EST we will Rabbit Meet Me In St Louis. I will post a link on this thread. All are welcome!

Yes! I’m totally into it. My kid goes to bed around 8 pm EST, so we could do it anytime after that... maybe 9 pm?

Has anyone else noticed that "My Favorite Things" from The Sound Of Music has been playing everywhere at Christmas? That song is not about Christmas in any way... except that it lists material things that could possibly be interpreted as a Christmas list? Kind of Bizarre. BTW- All apologies for so much Christmas talk in October. The season is getting earlier and earlier.

Yeah - that's pretty true. If you think about it, It's a Wonderful Life is barely a Christmas Movie at all... White Christmas, too. Besides the song White Christmas closing out the movie, there is ZERO Christmas in that movie. It's A Wonderful Life also ends at Christmas which I guess is why it's an X-mas staple. This one has a pretty substantial Christmas sequence, it's true, but I love the Halloween segment just as much... I don't think people think of that as often. It's also filled with Edwardian nostalgia that a lot of movies had between the 40s and the 60s. Kind of how we are filled with nostalgia about the 80s?

It often gets lumped in as a Christmas movie (a coworker of mine always says "It's a St. Louis Christmas Tradition!") but all 4 seasons are represented.

A lot of you guys will be surprised at how much of the music you know in this - especially since it is where one of the biggest Christmas Songs of all time originates. Also - despite what the poster makes it seem like... it's in color (not colorized) and is gorgeous to look at.

There's no way my kid would go to Jason either... maybe when she was a tiny pea pod, but not once she became even a little bit aware. It would bring the show to a grinding halt and be unpleasant for all involved.

OK - so I think it's time we did one of my favorite movies of all time. It's Judy's best movie besides Wizard of Oz, it has crazy famous music, and a fantastic Halloween sequence. You guys will have to rent it, but I am totally willing to rent it and Rabbit it with anyone who doesn't want to pay for it. Maybe Sunday night?

Sorry guys! I’ve been out of the loop. Be back shortly!

I have to disagree with June about something. Although I won't argue that it's tasteful or chic, I absolutely love the style of their apartment. The way I see it, they are raising their kids in a 2 bedroom apartment in Manhattan (yes? Is that right?) They don't have a yard, or a basement, or a lot of room to play, so how does one make up for that? By making a small sad apartment seem like a place a kid would love. That apartment is joyous and fun... Poppy colors, interesting lighting, fun prints and patterns. And ridiculous basket or whatever... I don't care, those glass-front, up-lit kitchen cabinets are dope.

Hey guys! I’ve had a ton of crap going on so I haven’t been around, but I am in for 10/5 and Sleepaway Camp! Cant wait!

So - with the quote above blaming the studios aside - it is confusing to me how absent John Belushi/Jake is in this film (Not literally I know he's actually dead ya jerks, I mean in spirit). Why? Why pretend like this isn't a devastating thing... why pretend like he can just be replaced? They don't even show his photo! Elwood pulls out a worn photo of Cab Calloway from his breast pocket, but not Jake, his beloved brother and musical partner? Also when Skynet runs a computer check on Elwood we see his sunglass clad mugshot... and then when he runs a check on Jake we conveniently do not see the screen... and that's just about where his mentions end. Did they think it would be more respectful this way? Because I find it cold and strange. John Belushi is the Elvis of SNL. He is their crown jewel and their biggest legend. I have been an enormous fan of SNL as far back as I can remember and I am quick to absorb any media about it... like books and documentaries (TOTAL ASIDE: James Franco's "Saturday Night" documentary is REALLY interesting.) Anyhoo... in any kind of SNL retrospective Belushi is treated like a mythical creature... so pure and beloved, the comedian who could and should have been a rockstar... his only downfall being hardcore substance abuse. And the people who made this movie KNEW him, as well as anyone could and they didn't try to really honor him in almost anyway. We don't even get to hear Frank Oz's explanation of Jake's death and consolation of Elwood... we don't even get to see Elwood grieve. I'm not saying they need to go full Paul Walker or anything. Even something as little as stock footage of him performing at the end ala Selena/Man on the Moon/Walk the line? It had been 17 years since his actual death and it just seems an appropriate and respectful amount of time had passed for them to make a "statement" on the death of Belushi. Also - please tell me if I'm missing allusions to him in the movie that I didn't catch.

I think they touched on this in the podcast a little, but YES this should have been Jake's kid OR he should have been Jake reincarnated. It would have at least explained why the kid was even there... but the actual explanation is such a bummer. Scribbles was in the movie because the movie execs wanted BB2000 to be a PG kid friendly movie (Cuz nothing says kids like The Blues Brothers) Here's the intereview I found this afternooon which is very insightful to what the hell happened in this movie. https://www.avclub.c...ndis-1798208456 Here's the part that's pertinent to our discussion:

https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/2881230-balcony-monster I think it’s new!

I will try to elaborate on this later (I’m at work) but the fact that this movie was NOT a 2 hour love letter to Belushi is completely beyond me. He is barely talked about, and at NO point do they even show his likeness. Was this a permission issue?

I wish! I have been to BAM before and it is such a cool theatre! It will be a fun place to see the podcast.