Thanks for coming by the channel. Another Coen Brother movie. If you enjoyed the reaction, hit that 👍 button.

The whole story is based on the ancient Greek tale "The Odyssey" by the poet Homer. The blind seer, the sirens, the cyclops etc. are characters from the original.

@artbagley1406

2 ай бұрын

The leader of the convict trio, and who led the Greek sailors, is named Ulysses! His estranged wife's name is Penny, nickname for Penelope; that's Ulysses' wife's name in the "Odyssey." Great sound track in this flick. Tim Blake Nelson is actually singing his part in "In the Jailhouse Now."

Homer Stokes got ridden out of town on a rail. 40:29

@TylerD288

19 күн бұрын

"Is you is, or is you ain't, my constituency?"

Probably my favourite soundtrack of all time, and definitely my favourite George Clooney performance. What a great film

Your reactions are very entertaining!

@CJmidnightreactions

2 ай бұрын

I appreciate that. I like to have fun doing this. To me just sitting there is boring 😂

My favorite reactor by far. You make every movie better. Warner Bros needs to sign you to a contract.

@CJmidnightreactions

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the complement again. That would be nice to be recognize by some film company. I feel a reaction channel should be entertaining. Just sitting there and staring at the screen is no fun. While laughing at odd moments. Not cool. I try to feel the movie vibe and just go with it. Can’t be scared doing this. Have to just cut loose 😂

A young person who remembers Baby Face Nelson! Just goes right over the heads of every other reactor.

My man! 👊. Can’t go wrong with any Coen Brothers movie! 😂

@CJmidnightreactions

2 ай бұрын

I made that Coen Brothers playlist. Another banger from the bros 😂

Brillant movie. Fantastic choice, CJ. This and The Big Lebowski are favorites of mine. And what a soundtrack. When it was in cinema, it really brought back this old-school bluegrass/country for a while. Great stuff. Dan Timinsky was the voice of Clooneys singing. A singer worth to check out. Will watch your full reaction tomorrow.

@CJmidnightreactions

2 ай бұрын

You seen my Big Lebowski reaction? It’s on Patreon as well. Thanks bro for coming on YT. I know your going to drop a message on Patreon

@alexhaas9653

2 ай бұрын

@@CJmidnightreactions Only seen the shorter reaction of yours on YT. Since that's one of my very favourites, I'll check out your full reaction soon. Thanks for mentioning it.

The singer on "Man of Constant Sorrow' is Dan Tyminski from Alison Krauss & Union Station.

That was a good one. Getting turned into a toad is no laughing matter!

@CJmidnightreactions

2 ай бұрын

At first I was like WTH 😂

Come and get me coppers.

The real blues guitarist at the crossroads was Robert Johnson.

Great movie

Man of Constant Sorrow - old song. see on Bob Dylan's first album

quickly becoming my favorite channel...Excellent work man!

They got paid for 6 people when there were only 4 of them...they made their voices sound so rich it sounded like more people singing...this is an all time favorite for me, awesome that you watched it...

This is my favorite Coen Brothers movie, LOL! Just a lot of fun. Thanks for sharing it with us. 🙂

Liked your reaction, you mentioned the chain gang singing, there's a few songs by a chain gang recorded back in the day you can listen to on KZread that I think would be good cadence's in the Army, Early in the morning, & I'll be so glad when the sun goes down.

I like the editing you've done.

@CJmidnightreactions

2 ай бұрын

Thank you. Some like and others don’t. I can’t show everything but I try.

I used to see "chain gangs" on the roadside growing up in South Carolina in the 70's and 80's, but they weren't chained any more, still working in that South Carolina 90% humidity heat though!

Great reaction as always. I'm old but always learn something from your reactions!

@CJmidnightreactions

2 ай бұрын

I appreciate that! I'm glad to see you once again come by the channel Scott.

I've heard the term, rode out out of town on a rail. If you were a undesirable of some sort they would put their on a railroad tie and take you outside the city limits. And there was a good chance that somewhere along the way you'd be stripped and tar and feathered. Usually reserved for drunken bullies, con-men or thieves.

Lots of love from NM ❤ new sub….

@CJmidnightreactions

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for subbing! I’m a small channel trying to grow. Glad you enjoyed the reaction .

Remember at the beginning of the the dam was going to be blown up. Well, here it is!!

Southern Iliad

My Grandpa was born in Sicily, but came across on the boat. Wound up in Omaha, during the depression. My best memories, were him sing Rock Candy Mountain and You are my sunshine. He played guitar too. I wish I had taken a picture of him, as he enjoyed playing my Gibson SG.

@CJmidnightreactions

2 ай бұрын

Did you ever learn to play the guitar? Thanks for coming by the channel

@room2180

2 ай бұрын

@@CJmidnightreactions I learned the bass first. First by an instructor, then finally, by plugging my bass into my stereo and playing along. I was classically trained on Bass Clarinet and Contra Bass. but it didn't quite work the same way with bass and Guitar. In High School, I was asked to play Rhythm Guitar, since I already knew bass. So I learned Barre Chords. But it was just as fun.

@room2180

2 ай бұрын

And it was a Punk band, so 95% of the joy was just in playing.

@TylerD288

19 күн бұрын

I used to play guitar and sing. I usually played different kinds of rock and folk music, but I love the lyrics to "Big Rock Candy Mountain", so clever!

You’re thinking of Robert Johnson who allegedly met the devil at the crossroads in Mississippi and sold his soul to learn how to play blues

My Grandma had six kids, so seven isn't inconceivable

@CJmidnightreactions

2 ай бұрын

Large family. Awesome. Much love.

dood you are the best reactor but you edit out alot of the best scenes by seconds a lot

@CJmidnightreactions

2 ай бұрын

Thanks bro. Sadly the best scenes would get me hit with a copyright. The studios are looking for them as well. If I could show it all on YT I would.

Man beats Spear Cross beats Man

Robert Johnson.., he sold his soul to the devil at the Crossroads.

I have only seen this movie about 25 times! I notice something different not every time but some times - When the creepy little guy who led the KKK goes to the convention and says "I have it on the HIGHEST authority that N sold his soul to the devil" It never dawned on me you know the singer didn't tell him and he was out there on the cross roads alone - so it must of been the Devil himself. mmm hmmm it fits. I enjoyed your reaction. I don't recall having watched with you before but I will check back by. Thanks.

@CJmidnightreactions

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment and enjoying the reaction. Great movie from the Cohen Brothers.

@CJmidnightreactions

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment and enjoying the reaction. Great movie from the Cohen Brothers.

Robert Johnson was the blues singer who sold his soul at the crossroads. You should check out the movie Crossroads starring Ralph Macchio .

@CJmidnightreactions

2 ай бұрын

I haven’t heard of this movie. I will check it out for sure. Thanks for coming by the channel

@jedipool

2 ай бұрын

@@CJmidnightreactions There are 2 Crossroads movies. The one with Ralph Macchio is the one you want to watch. The one with Britney Spears is not the one. Lol.

@CJmidnightreactions

2 ай бұрын

@jedipool awesome I just check it out. Released in 1986. Gotcha . It’s on the list for sure. I like different

I enjoyed your reaction to this great movie. And you are the first I've seen who got the "crossroads" reference and had heard of Baby Face Nelson. But it is full of other references too. So if you liked this movie it is definitely worth your while to do some research on the hidden meaning behind all the characters (specifically on who they represesent). Many are based on characters in Homer's Odyssey but they are also mashed together with real and legendary figures from the Great Depression era southern US. And if the KKK rally scene looked familiar it is they lifted the idea for it from THE WIZARD OF OZ.

@CJmidnightreactions

2 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot. I love History. When I’m not recording I watch sports or some history documentaries. I didn’t catch the Wizard of OZ reference. I’ve heard of Homer’s Odyssey. It’s a genius movie to mash everything into the writing. I’ve notice the Coen brothers are big about Easter Eggs and clues. I try to caught what I can when reacting to movies. Thanks again for coming by. I try not to forget my sub names.

Awesome reaction. Nice to see a black man that isn’t sensitive and knows hos history. We southern folk are all about friendship, hospitality and patriotism… we don’t see color down here like the white liberals up North.

Yeah please react to Crossroads from 1986. It’s VERY loosely based on bluesman Robert Johnson

George Clooney does not sing.

The fact you agreed with his cousin selling him out says your Democrat and for that reason I'm out

@03055demery

22 күн бұрын

Then why leave the comment?