Just finished watching "Crumb," the documentary about Robert Crumb whose cartoons this movie is based on. That man had no right to call anything twisted.

@katylepetsos7512

4 жыл бұрын

That man actually hated this movie.

@erikgilson1687

4 жыл бұрын

@@katylepetsos7512 knowing R Crumb it probably wasn’t racist or filled with enough thicc women for his tastes

@MicheallikeMJ

3 жыл бұрын

THIS! This was my very first thought after I heard that.

@richardwicks4190

2 жыл бұрын

You have to feel badly for Crumb's brother, Charles. He committed suicide after the film was made. Both men were basically, well, mentally unique. All the people in Crumb's family appear to be artists. And I really hated Fritz the Cat, but Crumb was a very interesting film. I do not agree with Robert Crumb's politics at my current age. He has the same political leanings I did, when I was in college. I'm surprised he's not grown out of it, but, well, he's unique.

Craig has an unhealthy shade of Matrix green after the film

Fritz the Cat is just one of those movies you need to watch. it's not good or bad. You just need to watch it for the experience.

@TranzparentMethods

4 жыл бұрын

I actually love this film. It's one of those movies you put on during a smoke fest with friends and you just laugh at the random scenes.

@richardwicks4190

2 жыл бұрын

I strongly disagree. Fritz the Cat was a product of its times, but I can hardly say it was entertaining or enjoyable to watch. I would say reading a synopsis of it is enough. It's essentially ONLY notable for being an X rated cartoon film. I saw it 30 years ago merely because of this, but it was entirely forgettable and unenjoyable.

"...far out."

@Scallycowell

4 жыл бұрын

BOOOOOOOOOM

Omg I just looked up Fritz the Cat just to see what comes up, I didn't know Blame Society would be here I love these guys!! 😄

Loved this movie, but I didn't know this was supposed to be a comedy.

@wanghaifeng7998

7 жыл бұрын

I think in western culture, animations are just so associated with comedies. Even in semi serious western animations there is comedic relief for no other reason to just have it in there. At least that's what I see when people always associate animations with comedies.

@destroyernoah

5 жыл бұрын

it is hilarious at points though. "Get the fuck off my car!" is a highlight.

a nazi biker named Blue in this movie & The Wild Angels. they even have the same necklace on. strange

Fritz the Cat is a horrible movie to go into blindly. It's a huge product of its time. I could talk about Bakshi all day as he is my favorite director. Knowing that he came from working for Disney and this was his first feature film changes so much about the "humorless" cartoony qualities. Their one good point is about the pool-scene death of Duke. It was definitely done better in Bakshi's next film, Heavy Traffic.

@Johnlindsey289

9 жыл бұрын

Yet do you think a certain fandom still loves this movie?

@Mr.CantThinkOfAName

9 жыл бұрын

I agree. Plus, a lot of what Matt and Craig were criticizing were things that the movie was borrowing from the comic, like the lack of story, the joylessness, etc. These were deliberate, so you can't rightfully say that they were errors.

@valerievargas1548

7 жыл бұрын

+Johnlindsey289 I did enjoy it.

@krunglebung8993

5 жыл бұрын

It was his first film cut him some slack

@adamwarlock1

4 жыл бұрын

I'm a huge Bakshi fan too, and I'd say his other films are pretty much all better than Fritz. For similar subject matter, I love Heavy Traffic.

FRITZ THE CAT!!! I love that movie. It's pretty dark though...although the sequel is way worse and way weirder. Also, Craig, keep winking. It's adorable.

I used to own Fritz the cat I think these guys just missed the point of this movie plus it had a sequel

Now you need to do Down and Dirty Duck. If you thought Fritz the Cat was weird you aint seen nothing yet

Fritz is voiced by the guy who played Fargo North on The Electric Company in the 70's

@jeffthevideoguy23

Жыл бұрын

Skip Hinnant

Ralph blew the ending of 'Wizards' as well.

10:30 - "that was one of the worst movies I've ever seen in my entire life" - lol - I love his response - just the way he states it is so hilariously blunt - love it XD

Fritz the Cat seems like the type of character to incite an animated character revolt. He would likely say "You know you have owners that own you, right?! Don't take it from your creators anymore!"

I saw 12 angry men in my high school law class. Defiantly a good choice on my teachers part.

We really need a Blu-Ray of this film, seeing that MGM dvd is long out of print. Maybe Shout! Factory could give us a proper special edition Blu-Ray. Haters be damned, I actually love this movie for it's sheer outlandishness. How often have you seen a full on cat orgy on film? You haven't. Except for this film. This is film that is only funny after you've had a bit of wacky tabaky. Then, it's a revelation. Fritz's constantly trying to fit in, his failed ambition, his dropping out of college. In my opinion, and I may be reaching here, but I think the movie is great, because it's really about a college kid who's bored, confused and also, a bit of a sociopath.

@jakfan09

3 жыл бұрын

It's finally getting a Blu-ray this summer!!!

@TranzparentMethods

3 жыл бұрын

@@jakfan09 Hell yeah!

You know what movie should have been in the seen it? Rear window: this Hitchcock classic defines the effective bottle movie, and keeps you engaged and on the edge of your seat until the end

As someone who lived through the sixties, Fritz the Cat is absolutely the best depiction of the time period. It's better than Easy Rider, The Graduate or Bob and Ted and Carol and Alice. Hippies, intellectuals, Blacks, cops, revolutionaries... they're all there.

@TroubleToby3040

Жыл бұрын

My mom and dad also lived through the sixties and they also thought it depicted the period fairly well... They also thought it was a worthless p.o.s. as far as entertainment value goes. I didn't live through the sixties, but I am still upset to have had my time so badly used. I found it insulting that the makers thought they had made a movie worth charging people to see. Having said that, you have your right to your opinion. That's my real point. Neither of us has proven anything. We've just voiced an opinion. The only error that we can possibly have made is thinking we have proven anything.🤷‍♂️ (Walden DOESN'T have a plot. It isn't a "plot" book.)

Fritz is still easily in my top 10 favourite animated films (and possibly in my top 20 favourite films), great video guys, consider me a new fan

@radioguy1667

5 жыл бұрын

I actually do see a couple more flaws in it because of the video, but movies are subjective y'know. I still like the video

I see why you don't like it. but this movie changed me and made me rethink the way I see generations.

I've been watching you guys for years and only just realized that Craig came up with the term "Talent Bomb" - I've been using it in conversation like it's a well-known term!

I've watched this video more than I've watched the movie. This is quintessential WttB and I am here once more to relieve the good ol days.

When they first mentioned movies that take place in one location only, I immediately thought of 12 Angry Men. I just watched it in my business law class.

Great episode! I always look forward to this show, and whenever a new one goes up I drop whatever I'm doing to watch it. :3 Please keep making this show, it is one of my favorite things on KZread.

I remember watching Friz the Cat, when I was about 12 (when my parents first got a Betamax player and hired shed loads of films,) but don't remember a thing about. On that same day I watched The Secret of NIMH and remember how great and dark Disney it was......Have you SEEN IT?

It feels like your the people the movie is making fun of if you don't get the movie 😂

Speaking of animated movies, how about "Dead Space: Downfall." Even if you've never played or even heard of the Dead Space games, it's pretty cool. The story's admittedly OK, but the artwork is awesome, plus Kevin Michael Richardson's voice kicks ass.

@LarryPokeTrainer

9 жыл бұрын

That's a cool movie! The animation style is neat, and it's actually really creepy and atmospheric.

still love seeing this everytime it comes out :) ... keep em coming guys !

Matt, your gift of Felix the Cat and the remark of eyes going back and forth is interesting, because it made me think of the clock you are referring to. However, those clocks, although in many ways resemble Felix the cat, they are not Felix the Cat clocks! I learned this the hard way when looking for said clock on ebay and not finding what I was after. In a related search however, kit cat clocks showed up, and I was delighted to learn that the kit cat clock company is still in operation and still making new clocks. I purchased one right then in there to bring a bit of simple joy into the house, as his little eyes dart back and forth.

Krum was so pissed at the movie that he actually killed off the character in the Peoples Comic Book

Oh man, you thought this movie was plotless? You haven't seen the sequel!

@agentorangecb1

3 жыл бұрын

After seeing the first, why would you ever put yourself through a sequel?

@graemesmith6721

Жыл бұрын

Oh yeah, The Nine Lives of Fritz the Cat is total crap. It doesn't even have the social commentary on the Sixties counterculture angle going for it. It's just a pointless, meandering, plotless mess.

@angelinacamacho8575

Жыл бұрын

​@@graemesmith6721 the Hitler scene was funny though

@angelinacamacho8575

Жыл бұрын

The racial divide of it's time is the whole plot

@graemesmith6721

Жыл бұрын

@@angelinacamacho8575 It was kind of funny, but not enough to save what was obviously a cheap attempt to cash in on the success of the first one.

This movie is awesome... but that's just my opinion

10:30 Craig delivers that statement with such conviction and seriousness that I truly believe him

WHERE IS MY BRAIN BLEACH!??

You guys are great! :D

Awesome, Guess I'll have to go back and rewatch them then, Keep on keepin' on!

Hey y'ol... scroungy ol'... alley cat. Get outta that garbage can hehe.

I was commenting and recommending they check this movie out when they announced they were doing X-rated films. I'm glad they decided to check it out, great episode.

Hey Guys! Big fan of the show. I have never taken the time to watch many of the movies you two have suggested until tonight when I watched The Sunset Limited. The original premise intrigued me and I wanted to thank you for the outstanding suggestion. I Thoroughly enjoyed Tommy Lee Jones playing such a vulnerable character.

These deserve WAY more views!

Great show, gents, and I can't wait to see the film noir episode next week as its one of my favorite genres. A friend of mine (who just happens to be a drugged-addicted faux-revolutionary) owns a t-shirt of Fritz the Cat and often tells me to watch it. And now I dont have to. Cheers!

I actually liked this movie. As a Crumb fan (though crumb hated it) and somebody who first saw it when my parents smuggled me into a drive it as a kid.

@richardwicks4190

2 жыл бұрын

Can't say I'm a fan of Crumb's work, but I'm a fan of the man himself.

@alainaguilar3104

Жыл бұрын

You mean Ralph Bakshi

16:40 the domain for the podcast is for sale apparently, and all the episodes on Stitcher etc. have invalid urls. Is there a way to still listen to the episodes you guys were on?

Conspiracy (2001) is a very fine bottle movie dramatising the Wannsee Conference, a meeting of the 3rd Reich in a stately home in suburban berlin, that set in place some of the worst outrages of WW2. Chilling mix of the mundane and the unspeakable (being unspoken by some our best british talent. If you've ever been in a boardroom, production meeting, (or were a member of the 3rd reich), you'll get disgusted-at-mankind-douche-chills all over. Masterful. Also i love the show.

Great job as always guys! Seen equilibrium starring Christian Bale? Fun futuristic movie with an interesting premise and a unique fighting style that I hadn't really seen before. Keep up the great work!

What about Wizards or Cool World, OR Fire and Ice!

@freddyrichards878

5 жыл бұрын

Or Heavy Traffic

Called it ! Fritz the Cat was the first X rated movie that came to mind besides Midnight Cowboy, thanks Film History class.

Did this remind anyone of Felidae?

@Johnlindsey289

9 жыл бұрын

Kind of

@brandonespinoza9279

6 жыл бұрын

It does, only the violence is at a teen rating, whereas Felidae is extreme in gore for the depiction that is meant for adults.

Eeee! Having my thumb kiss returned totally made my week. Apparently I'm a fangirl.

I love fritz the cat, I think its an awesome movie, really funny and it really speaks to me

@alainaguilar3104

Жыл бұрын

Your right this is listed as one of the greatest films of all time.

That guys mouth doesn't move

Never heard of The Man From Earth. It was written by Jerome Bixby (1923-1998) who wrote a few TOS episodes including his most impactful: 'Mirror, Mirror'.

Hello guys I enjoy your videos all the time :) Have u seen the man from earth? I love how the movie takes u into a thought experiment,, Do u suggest any movies like this one? Thnx

Love fritz the cat movie 🍿

I'm so glad you watch these movies so I don't have to.

I never thought I'd hear a Beetle Bailey reference, that honestly made my day.

Black and Gold forever.

I love the show. I found it last week with The Lost Highway I have a few film noir titles in mind. Have you two seen - The Groupier 1998, Red Rock West 1993, insomnia 2005, A Scanner Darkly 2006, Barton Fink 1991, Drugstore Cowboy 1989, The Machinist 2004, Diary of a Hitman 1991

Ugh. Guys, there's social-symbolism of the late '60s in EVERY scene and is autobiographical to Bakshi, especially the crow always "stuck behind the 8 ball" trying so hard but the "white" Fritz has it easy, then only freedom by way of death, the table a metaphor for life. Please reconsider! Like Monty Python, just a series of vignettic metaphors. It was not supposed to be funny or a comedy. It was a social statement.

@GeoffStrehlMusic

8 жыл бұрын

+Mike Cronis Agreed. These guys don't get it... and I'm not saying "Everyone who doesn't like it must not 'get' it", either. These guys think it's an unsuccessful comedy. It's not a comedy. Like you said, it's a social statement.

@JohnMacDonut

8 жыл бұрын

+Mike Cronis Your comment is so right! Either one of this guys didn't switched on his brain before commenting Fritz the cat either he votes for Trump..(lol)

@mikecronis

7 жыл бұрын

***** Well, I'm a satellite engineer for Lockheed/Martin Aerospace and voted for Trump so maybe I'm the brain-off guy? Who knows?! At least I did all my research.

@jeanblack1250

7 жыл бұрын

Mike Cronis preach.

@jiujitsu77

7 жыл бұрын

Or could it be both, much like the source material? And to be fair, the premise is about seeing a film that on if not both have not seen. So I can see why the review may not be that in depth as it could be. I do agree that doing a little research on Bakashi himself would have given them a bit more insight as to why the characters were portrayed the way they were.......and I won't advise them to watch Bakashi's Coonskin if they were not so happy with Fritz. I will point out again that research would possibly make these reviews a little more entertaining. Don't get me wrong. I love this program, but I do get a bit frustrated when I see obvious things that could be shared with the audience, as well as the obvious being important to their own assessment. With that in mind, I guess it wouldn't hurt for them to strengthen their knowledge as to the film they happen to be showing. They have left out some pretty obvious stuff when reviewing certain classics. Pitney Swope comes to mind when they didn't recognize Huggy Bear playing a size able part . Other than that, I dig what they do

I would be very interested if you would discuss your feelings about short films in an episode. One of my favorite films of all time is Wes Anderson's "Hotel Chevalier." As I am sure you both have "Seen It!,"what do you think? What is your opinion of short films in general? Thanks!

Lovely episode :D

What is that song that matt started humming? "fritz the cat is a movie without plot"-thingy? (the melody, not the madeup lyrics)

@lukejalove1187

9 жыл бұрын

A Bo Diddly song that's in the movie. It could also be mistaken for the Freaks and Geeks theme.

@elhaten

9 жыл бұрын

J. Badger oh mister badger where where you 9 months ago? you coulda saved me for 3 months of soundsearching :) thx anyway

Of all records in the basement, you've got Sticky Fingers back there over Craig's shoulder like a thought bubble!

Honestly after seeing this, I feel like Fritz is a film that could see a real modern revitalization. Sort of a nostalgically animated firm with an actual plot to do some interesting social commentary. Though preferably without the pointless pandering or heavy handed "ideology" and, right, with an actual plot.

Lmao this movie! I laughed so hard at it

Gotta say, that whole "far out" bomb gag was pretty funny XD

It is. It was one of those films that I flicked over to just as it was starting. Fantastic film

Matt's Hair is so on point today

Really love the show guys and I watch every episode. Have either of you guys seen "Dogtooth" directed by Giorgos Lanthimos? I saw it about a year ago and it would definitely be something to look for. Keep up the terrific work!!

Have you guys seen The Astronaut Farmer? Me and my sister were forced into watching it by my grandfather, and I still don't know what to make of it. Just wanted to hear your take. Thanks.

The Booth at the End is a bottle TV series that I love.

I was excited at first when I heard the title of the film. We have some first editions of Fritz the Cat atthe bookstore I work at. Thank you for preventing me from wanting to watch this movie myself. For something funny and French if you haven't seen it, check out Les Visiteurs. It stars Jean Reno in a comedic role long before the remake of The Pink Panther.

I love how Craig gets so visibly angry whenever he’s subjected to a bad movie. He’s such a lover of the art of film he considers it sacrilege to make one poorly

12 angry men is awesome, i watched it for my senior english class in highschool

18:30 Wow,, I never thought u would answer my question this fast! strange world XD

ERNESTO!!! =D !!

I came here promptly, after i remembered there was a new episode coming out.

Holy crap, my friend and I were just talking about it. Tried to watch it last year, but we only made it halfway. We promised to finish it sometime soon, though! :D

I love when Craig tries to save us from the terrible movies, thanks buddy! At least YOU'VE got our best interests at heart...

Once Brad said "Animated X-Rated Movie" I immediately thought Fritz the Cat!!

Love this show.

this is one of the movies from this show I dont plan on seeing haha

Hey guys, love the show. Recently watched "Murder by Death" per your mention of it on the show. Have to say, pretty much a poor man's Clue if you ask me. Also, I can't stop randomly saying "Bela Lugosi's dead. Undead. Undead. Undead" to my girlfriend, I get very confused looks. Thanks a lot!!!

I have to ask, cause it's been bugging me for some time...why the Spanish version of An Inconvenient Truth in the opening credits?

Fritz didn't drop out, he burnt the whole place down.

You guys should do a special segment where you talk about your favorite TV shows of all time.

Matt seemed to be the only one who actually had thought-through comments to offer on that movie

Wow, always wondered about this movie when I was younger, thanks guys for keeping me from wasting my time lol. Keep up the great work!

One of my favourite series!

I would love to see you guys do a television Seen It! You've mentioned a few shows every once and a while (particularly a few HBO shows), what are some of your favorites? I think The Wire and The Sopranos were both equally two of the greatest shows on television.

Quite the coincidence here! I started watching this episode and reccomended you to see The Man from Earth, only to fidn out later in the video you had a whole segment about it! Great movie in my opinion though!

Matt made a Tiger King reference 7 years before the show came out!

my stoner friend made me watch this film a few years back and I have to agree with you guys.

Hey guys, not a big cinephile but your show has made me appreciate it more :) have you seen the swedish horror/drama låt den rätte komma in, translated as "Let the right one in?" its a favorite of mine and it'd be interesting to see you discuss it!

You should invite Craig to "Beer and Board Games"

Matt, one of your digital cameras has a dead pixel in the optical sensor. I've looked at the video several times with different browsers and different computer monitors and noticed it every single time. It's the camera that you used to record the image of yourself in this particular video.

I'm 19 and not such a cinephile, so I don't usually watch old movies (i.e. from before 1990), but I saw 12 Angry Men (1957) with my brother and absolutely *loved* it.

Great episode. You probably won't do another item on bottle movies, but one I think you missed out on is the original Sleuth, with Laurence Olivier and Michael Caine. Haven't seen the remake, but the original is superb, I think. Before seeing it, I didn't understand all the fuss about Olivier. Now I do.

I really think the film was more aimed for a certain group of people to enjoy, rather than intelligently criticized.