@@ExplorerDS6789 I think it's a joke on the counselors' stupidity because Wednesday is being forced to play Pocohontas in the play, even though Pocohontas died 4 years before the first Thanksgiving was said to have taken place.
@@Cyber_kumo God I love how many eventually-stars did random monster voices on power rangers. It was like, hey, this character is NEVER coming back. We know, we've watched all the japanese footage. You will only have to do this one once, so it won't be an albatross around your neck if you end up hating it and/or we're not paying you much. like I bet at the time, that was how actors made their rent when they were a hundred bucks short. Whatever, I'll go voice Pudgy Pig for a day. Beats going back to waiting tables.
He wouldn't say no to anything, which lead to the props department getting into trouble for creating a list of ideas they could use in an attempt to "break Bryan"
@@MansLaughter365Alright, but don't you or ANYONE else dare say I didn't appreciate Bryan Cranston more. I freaking LOVED "Malcolm in the Middle", as a kid. That was a GREAT show, like "Boy Meets World", with a bit of "Arrested Devolpment", thrown in there. And sure, I've never seen "Breaking Bad" myself, but I can definitely tell that it was a great show. I mean, when you get Bryan Cranston for a show/movie, you should definitely know that he'll always be the best part, right away. Like how Raul Julia was the best part of the Addams Family movies. Or how he was the best part of the live action Street Fighter movie as M. Bison. Now, imagine Bryan Cranston playing someone like Bison. Or like how the other dude mentions, how he covered himself in 10;000 LIVE BEES for a bit, for one of the best and (sometimes underrated) sitcoms, Malcolm in the Middle, which also had an awesome theme song too. And sure, Boy Meets World I thought was slightly better, but I think maybe Boy Meets World, Arrested Development, and Malcolm in The Middle can share the top spot in this case. But I can definitely agree, we should've appreciated Bryan Cranston just a tiny bit more, because yep, he ALWAYS goes the extra mile. And is probably just a decent guy to be around as well. Sorry if I went on too long though.
Nah Pauly shore was good in his day. he had a few pretty funny movies. Not everyone is Oscar worthy sometimes you need to just enjoy things for what they are @@JonasRosenven
Home for the Holidays (1995) is a great Thanksgiving movie! Directed by Jodie Foster and has a stacked cast. Give it a watch this year for Thanksgiving, you won’t regret it.
I’ve always been partial to Jodie Fosters (as a director) “Home For The Holidays” with Holly Hunter and Robert Downey Jr. it’s another Thanksgiving comedy that doesn’t get enough love with a fantastic cast of actors.
I was going to mention Home For the Holidays too. It's not a laugh riot but has some very funny moments and one of RDJs best performances at probably the lowest point in his career.
I suggest for the next episode of "Forgotten Failures" to talk about My Big Fat Independent Movie, a parody film that was forgotten the millisecond it was announced, it doesn't even have a rating on Letterboxd!
The reason there's not many Thanksgiving movies is pretty simple really. You can't really sell them outside of the US. Unless it's a really good film like Planes, Traims and Automobiles, which....well...this is obviously no Planes Trains and Automobiles 😅
Planes, Trains and Automobiles is also more about trying to get home on time for the holidays so it's more universal than a pure Thanksgiving movie. You can easily project your most important holiday into it without much changing.
planes trains and automobiles is more about the trip and the opposite personalities and thanksgiving is just a footnote. the former two are universal, even inspiring some movies in China and other countries.
Not entirely exclusive to the U.S.A dude. Thanksgiving is celebrated by Canadians like me and John Candy in October. It just doesn't have the big christmas like hype in the U.S. Up here, Thanksgiving is more of a laid-back fall thing,with turkey.
Home for the Holidays requires your attention ASAP. The Oath and Friendsgiving are both also worth a look too (but should be noted that they are acquired tastes).
Also, if you don’t mind a horror movie set during the holiday, Eli Roth’s Thanksgiving is also a lot of fun too but it doesn’t replace Home for the Holidays as the best one either.
Yes! Thank you! I was here in the comments posting about Home for the Holidays! I love that movie! One of Jodie Fosters most underrated directing efforts.
Uh definitely. There don't really need to be any other Thanksgiving comedies, if they're NOT "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles". It's also just a great movie to watch at anytime, honestly. Like, if it were on right NOW, I'd most DEFINITELY be watching it instead of being right here. Or hell, I'd go just about ANYWHERE to see it. It's just one of the best movies ever made, and a perfect example of how to catch lightning in a bottle. But if Planes, Trains, and Automobiles were the only Thanksgiving comedy ever made, I think we'd all be just fine. It's an amazing movie that's held up so well, and has barely aged at all, really. It feels like you could see it on any holiday or just any random day of the week, month, year, etc., or whenever you're having a bad day, or just because. It feels like a film that JUST came out yesterday or something. And has never stopped being one of the best movies of all time. It doesn't need a remake, or a sequel(unless you could somehow find a way to bring John Candy back from the dead, and get him to star alongside Steve Martin again). But sadly, I can't, but having Planes, Trains, and Automobiles as the only Thanksgiving comedy film, is definitely true. No reboots, remakes, crappy sequels or cash-ins, or spin-offs. It's a perfect movie for anybody, any day of the week, month; or year.
@@AnAverageGoblin Thank you. I've seen Planes, Trains, and Automobiles a lot, and it never gets old to me, at all. It was mainly the magical chemistry between Steve Martin and John Candy, for me. How you make holiday movies like that so well, it feels like it was done effortlessly. But I bet they put tons and TONS of effort into it. I can definitely tell John Candy and Steve Martin did, and don't even feel like they're playing characters in a movie, it's just about them trying to get home for the holidays, but done so perfectly well, that it's STILL fondly remembered by everybody's who's seen it or, at least, heard of it(but don't worry; I've seen it plenty of times). It's the perfect Thanksgiving/Christmas movie. It almost doesn't feel real. It feels like a dream-like movie, that almost feels too "good" to be real, but it IS real. And I wasn't even born when it came out, but I have seen the repeats of it on TV as a kid, and that's how it became one of my favorite movies ever. And also; it's just an amazing way to remember how hilarious John Candy was, too.
@@AnAverageGoblin Oh, exactly. That's great to hear, dude. I wish I could watch it again myself...but it's nice to know that somebody's still enjoying the movie Planes, Trains, and Automobiles. I also wish that Bryan Cranston had his own Planes, Trains, and Automobiles type movie. I mean, obviously he's an amazingly talented guy, and was in "Breaking Bad", and especially in "Malcolm in the Middle". While I've personally never seen Breaking Bad, just knowing Bryan Cranston was in it, and that the series focuses on him building up this drug empire, and is probably the most dramatic role I've ever seen clips of him in, it looks awesome. He still looks awesome. He's still got the talents, and knows how to use them, but this time, to be less funny, and more of a badass. Still feels like he could be your or someone's Dad, (which I think he's playing the Dad on that show too). He's just so skilled at playing the role of someone's dad, but Breaking Bad proves that he can do both drama AND comedic roles, and do them like he's not even trying(even though he IS always trying his hardest, and always the best part of any role he's been in, but I know i definitely appreciated the guy in "Malcolm in the Middle" BEFORE he did "Breaking Bad" but after hearing HOW well he did in both series, I definitely have a newer appreciation for Bryan Cranston). Because he's just so awesome. And I do hope Planes, Trains, and Automobiles is on somewhere...
There's one film you probably didn't mention, Parenthood. You gotta love the scene in which Steve Martin uses a chainsaw to try cutting the turkey that was too dry
You should talk about “National Lampoon’s Jake’s Booty Call”. It was their second animated movie with the first being 1981’s “Heavy Metal” (NL owned the Heavy Metal name at the time).
I was going to post this. One Two Many makes the Cousin Eddie spinoff and the Van Wilder sequels look like The Godfather by comparison. It's barely a professionally made film.
Also, Bryan Cranston got his start doing voice over work in anime dubs under the alias Lee Stone. He even voice work in the original Power Rangers as well.
@@roberttreacy8271 It helps that it was a made-for-TV movie starring an actor (Judge Reinhold) whose career peaked 15 years earlier. I'd assume any professional critic wouldn't want to waste their time highlighting this film's existence.
oh yeahhh. That is a VERY thanksgivingy story. 1. aggressively american. 2. features a massive bird-heavy feast held by a bunch of carnivorous animals and there's also some rabbits there and they almost forget to grab some vegetables for them to eat. Like yeah you can come, we're not eating you... yet.
Don’t forget another movie that everyone sleeps on and is actually a Thanksgiving movie that no one ever admits too.. I’m talking about the ‘93 Pauly Shore movie “Son in Law.” People need to add that to their Thanksgiving watch!
I freaking love this channel! So much stuff I had no idea about. Thank you for all your hard work! Keep it up. The Uncle Buck and John Hughes stuff was so good! Woody and Eddie. Love it.
Great video. So weird seeing Cranston in other things. He's just hard not to like. Curious if you have considered taking a look at the old Disney movie "The Apple Dumpling Gang" It has a pretty great cast of characters. I have fond memories of it from my childhood. Thought it was up your alley.
It just dawned on me that Home for the Holidays (1995), is a thanksgiving movie. I'm a sucker for adults going back to their boring home towns, which they are way too cool for. Even if they have severe problems. Like Lonesome Jim, etc.
It’s junk like this cluttering up his filmography with a full commitment to the bit while also having comedic and dramatic highlights that makes me respect the hell out of Bryan Cranston. Absolutely powerhouse actor who was just as likely to be stupid in this as he is to be intense and dramatic in Breaking Bad
Stuttering John Melendez's "One, Two, Many" is by far the worst movie to bear the National Lampoon name. It is astonishing in its absolute ineptitude in every facet of filmmaking. You can still occasionally hear Stuttering John furiously defending this piece of garbage on his UA-cam channel podcast. He takes any and all kinds of insulting and embarrassing superchats at $2 a pop in a futile attempt to hold on to his bygone notoriety. A case study in self delusion and narcissism, as well as just being an around jackoff, Stuttering John is fascinatingly ridiculous.
That absolute worst movie to ever have the 'National Lampoon Presents' on it is ONE, TWO, MANY, written by and starring former Howard Stern stuntboy Stuttering John Melendez. It is absolutely woeful. Melendez thought he was the next Adam Sandler but he has the charm and talent of three day-old roadkill.
As bad as this is, "One Two Many" from Stuttering John is by far the worst National Lampoon film, simply because its entirely a vanity project that John paid $10,000 just to license the name for IIRC, and then forced the entire Tonight Show crew (back when he wrote for it) to watch at its "premiere". Theres now multiple podcasts including Anthony Cumias that have live watched the thing on stream to make fun of it.
I saw this when it aired on cable and turned it off halfway through. Then, a year later, I found it at my local video store with the alternate title and rented it. I had forgotten it entirely by that point and was unaware it was the same movie. I also turned off the DVD early when I realized my mistake.
Home for the Holidays from 1995 is a good one. It's not a full-blown comedy, it's a mix of comedy and drama. It's a little bit like Sideways or As Good As It Gets but still good.
Oh my god, the constant boundary-pushing is reminding me of Speak No Evil. (The real one. Not that godawful Hollywood remake with the most offensively-spineless changed ending since they tacked the voice overs onto Blade Runner.)
Thank you for including scenes of Plane's Trains and Automobiles for this vid, it made this move seem slightly bearable, and I'll never have to watch it! 😂
Love your videos brother..wish they were weekly but than would loose how in depth they are right now. Keep up the good work, always look forward to your vids 👍🏻 🇦🇺🇦🇺
Thanks for saving me from watching this Turkey. See what did there, Turkey. Nevermind. I'll sit down, shut up, and feel the shame. Thanks for the video.
Here's a good future video idea: *The Lost National Lampoon Film: "JAWS 3, PEOPLE 0"* This unmade film was to be directed by Joe Dante, with Richard D. Zanuck & David Brown (who produced the first two *"JAWS"* films) as the executive producers. Matty Simmons was to be both the producer & story creator, and the script was co-written by John Hughes (this was to be his big break in Hollywood) & Tod Carroll. The opening of the unmade film was to have Peter Benchley (author of the novel version of *"JAWS"* & the 1st film's script co-writer) trying to work on the script for a potential 3rd *"JAWS"* film, but he decides to take a break and then jumps into his swimming pool, only to get eaten by the Shark.
Idk, Home for The Holidays, is a classic movie for our family. Its a movie about families and the holidays and how sometimes your family isn't one that you choose but one that you make. Really shows and feels what holidays are like when your in your 30s, and going back home.
While starting Cranston appeared in quite a few sitcoms including "Seindfeld" and "King of Queens" and was always memorable in everything I saw him in. It's sad that he appeared in this crap but ya gotta pay the bills I guess when starting out. And who thought him wearing those hair extensions was a good idea? LOL
It's kind of weird the Cranston has done movies since BB and they have all flopped as well. He's an amazing actor that struck gold with his performance in BB but it hasn't seemed to boost his career in the long run unfortunately.
"Home for the Holidays (1995 film)" is an almost perfect "Thanksgiving Day" movie. It probably speaks more truth to people than most movies about family and how much they suck, LMAO. Hope you will take a look at it.
Addams Family Values' Thanksgiving play is also taking place at a *summer camp*, something I think some people forget.
But the movie was released around Thanksgiving 1993.
Yep i Remember that Scene. Took place after the Counselors made Wednesday "Smile"
@@ExplorerDS6789 I think it's a joke on the counselors' stupidity because Wednesday is being forced to play Pocohontas in the play, even though Pocohontas died 4 years before the first Thanksgiving was said to have taken place.
But goddamn, I love that movie.
@ZeusTheIrritable Same.
Bryan Cranston's career arc is fascinating.
@@arkjag2991 The actors actor. The kind of performer other actors admire for his craft and versatility.
So is Judge Reinhold's.
From voicing a monster in Power Rangers to playing Zordon 20 years later. That's just an example.
I hope he fired his old agent.
@@Cyber_kumo God I love how many eventually-stars did random monster voices on power rangers. It was like, hey, this character is NEVER coming back. We know, we've watched all the japanese footage. You will only have to do this one once, so it won't be an albatross around your neck if you end up hating it and/or we're not paying you much. like I bet at the time, that was how actors made their rent when they were a hundred bucks short. Whatever, I'll go voice Pudgy Pig for a day. Beats going back to waiting tables.
Cranston covered himself in 10,000 live bees for a Malcolm in the Middle bit, he has always gone the extra mile
He wouldn't say no to anything, which lead to the props department getting into trouble for creating a list of ideas they could use in an attempt to "break Bryan"
@@MansLaughter365Alright, but don't you or ANYONE else dare say I didn't appreciate Bryan Cranston more. I freaking LOVED "Malcolm in the Middle", as a kid. That was a GREAT show, like "Boy Meets World", with a bit of "Arrested Devolpment", thrown in there. And sure, I've never seen "Breaking Bad" myself, but I can definitely tell that it was a great show. I mean, when you get Bryan Cranston for a show/movie, you should definitely know that he'll always be the best part, right away. Like how Raul Julia was the best part of the Addams Family movies. Or how he was the best part of the live action Street Fighter movie as M. Bison. Now, imagine Bryan Cranston playing someone like Bison. Or like how the other dude mentions, how he covered himself in 10;000 LIVE BEES for a bit, for one of the best and (sometimes underrated) sitcoms, Malcolm in the Middle, which also had an awesome theme song too. And sure, Boy Meets World I thought was slightly better, but I think maybe Boy Meets World, Arrested Development, and Malcolm in The Middle can share the top spot in this case. But I can definitely agree, we should've appreciated Bryan Cranston just a tiny bit more, because yep, he ALWAYS goes the extra mile. And is probably just a decent guy to be around as well. Sorry if I went on too long though.
He definitely needs help from Jessie
@@MansLaughter365that sounds like it could have gotten dangerous if the props department was particularly malicious.
@@prestonowens4594 yeah, plus it was becoming a strain on the budget.
"Jesse, we gotta cook....a thanksgiving dinner"
"Yo Mr. White we're out of trypto"
I aint stuffing no bird, bitch!
🤣
I am the one who bastes.
The way I just laughed 😭😂
It was probably called 'Family Reunion' for the overseas release because other countries don't have Thanksgiving.
Son-In-Law is a fun Thanksgiving movie and one of my favorite Pauly Shore films.
The weeezel
Spoken like a true prodigy 👏
I'm going to have to do a video reviewing every Pauly Shore movie, aren't I?
@@HatsOffEntertainment What else have you got to do?
Nah Pauly shore was good in his day. he had a few pretty funny movies. Not everyone is Oscar worthy sometimes you need to just enjoy things for what they are @@JonasRosenven
Home for the Holidays (1995) is a great Thanksgiving movie! Directed by Jodie Foster and has a stacked cast. Give it a watch this year for Thanksgiving, you won’t regret it.
Preach!
How come no one ever mentions that movie?! It's a great comedy-drama.
Yes! I always think of this.
Was coming to say this same thing.
Yup. That was my first reaction.
I’ve always had a crush on Holly Hunter. Plus, a great RDJ performance.
Eli Roth's Thanksgiving is a perfect slasher movie for Thanksgiving
Blood Rage, too!
@@brandonmelling771 "It's not blood, it's just Cranberry sauce"
And it was funnier than alot of recent comedies
Don't forget Pilgrim.
The Grindhouse trailer for it was fantastic.
Amityville is pretty much the National Lampoon of horror movies, as they slap that name on any piece of crap they come up with.
You dare doubt the quality of Amityville Death Toilet!?
Right up there with the Witchcraft movies.
I’ve always been partial to Jodie Fosters (as a director) “Home For The Holidays” with Holly Hunter and Robert Downey Jr. it’s another Thanksgiving comedy that doesn’t get enough love with a fantastic cast of actors.
I was going to mention Home For the Holidays too. It's not a laugh riot but has some very funny moments and one of RDJs best performances at probably the lowest point in his career.
@ Yes! An underrated gem. I love the chemistry between him and Holly Hunter.
I suggest for the next episode of "Forgotten Failures" to talk about My Big Fat Independent Movie, a parody film that was forgotten the millisecond it was announced, it doesn't even have a rating on Letterboxd!
I only know it exists because I saw the DVD once at a store over 20 years ago.
@@RandomNonsense1985Wow; a movie SO bad, that it was immediately forgotten about? Now THAT'S bad!
The reason there's not many Thanksgiving movies is pretty simple really. You can't really sell them outside of the US. Unless it's a really good film like Planes, Traims and Automobiles, which....well...this is obviously no Planes Trains and Automobiles 😅
Planes, Trains and Automobiles is also more about trying to get home on time for the holidays so it's more universal than a pure Thanksgiving movie.
You can easily project your most important holiday into it without much changing.
planes trains and automobiles is more about the trip and the opposite personalities and thanksgiving is just a footnote. the former two are universal, even inspiring some movies in China and other countries.
Not entirely exclusive to the U.S.A dude. Thanksgiving is celebrated by Canadians like me and John Candy in October. It just doesn't have the big christmas like hype in the U.S. Up here, Thanksgiving is more of a laid-back fall thing,with turkey.
Canadians celebrated Thanksgiving first historically so..
Cousin, I need money for chemo, now it would be real surprise when I tell him I need the money to kickstart my meth empire.
Home for the Holidays requires your attention ASAP. The Oath and Friendsgiving are both also worth a look too (but should be noted that they are acquired tastes).
You know the awesome glory of Home for the Holidays too! Love to see it!
Also, if you don’t mind a horror movie set during the holiday, Eli Roth’s Thanksgiving is also a lot of fun too but it doesn’t replace Home for the Holidays as the best one either.
The inserted comedy bits in this presentation were hilarious. I enjoyed this!
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS and ONCE AROUND are Thanksgiving movies
Yes! Thank you! I was here in the comments posting about Home for the Holidays! I love that movie! One of Jodie Fosters most underrated directing efforts.
tbh Planes, Trains, and Automobiles is the only thanksgiving comedy we need
Uh definitely. There don't really need to be any other Thanksgiving comedies, if they're NOT "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles". It's also just a great movie to watch at anytime, honestly. Like, if it were on right NOW, I'd most DEFINITELY be watching it instead of being right here. Or hell, I'd go just about ANYWHERE to see it. It's just one of the best movies ever made, and a perfect example of how to catch lightning in a bottle. But if Planes, Trains, and Automobiles were the only Thanksgiving comedy ever made, I think we'd all be just fine. It's an amazing movie that's held up so well, and has barely aged at all, really. It feels like you could see it on any holiday or just any random day of the week, month, year, etc., or whenever you're having a bad day, or just because. It feels like a film that JUST came out yesterday or something. And has never stopped being one of the best movies of all time. It doesn't need a remake, or a sequel(unless you could somehow find a way to bring John Candy back from the dead, and get him to star alongside Steve Martin again). But sadly, I can't, but having Planes, Trains, and Automobiles as the only Thanksgiving comedy film, is definitely true. No reboots, remakes, crappy sequels or cash-ins, or spin-offs. It's a perfect movie for anybody, any day of the week, month; or year.
@@shawnfields2369 Speaking nothing but facts, friend.
@@AnAverageGoblin Thank you. I've seen Planes, Trains, and Automobiles a lot, and it never gets old to me, at all. It was mainly the magical chemistry between Steve Martin and John Candy, for me. How you make holiday movies like that so well, it feels like it was done effortlessly. But I bet they put tons and TONS of effort into it. I can definitely tell John Candy and Steve Martin did, and don't even feel like they're playing characters in a movie, it's just about them trying to get home for the holidays, but done so perfectly well, that it's STILL fondly remembered by everybody's who's seen it or, at least, heard of it(but don't worry; I've seen it plenty of times). It's the perfect Thanksgiving/Christmas movie. It almost doesn't feel real. It feels like a dream-like movie, that almost feels too "good" to be real, but it IS real. And I wasn't even born when it came out, but I have seen the repeats of it on TV as a kid, and that's how it became one of my favorite movies ever. And also; it's just an amazing way to remember how hilarious John Candy was, too.
@@shawnfields2369 absolutely, its the one thing I consistently watch every year
@@AnAverageGoblin Oh, exactly. That's great to hear, dude. I wish I could watch it again myself...but it's nice to know that somebody's still enjoying the movie Planes, Trains, and Automobiles. I also wish that Bryan Cranston had his own Planes, Trains, and Automobiles type movie. I mean, obviously he's an amazingly talented guy, and was in "Breaking Bad", and especially in "Malcolm in the Middle". While I've personally never seen Breaking Bad, just knowing Bryan Cranston was in it, and that the series focuses on him building up this drug empire, and is probably the most dramatic role I've ever seen clips of him in, it looks awesome. He still looks awesome. He's still got the talents, and knows how to use them, but this time, to be less funny, and more of a badass. Still feels like he could be your or someone's Dad, (which I think he's playing the Dad on that show too). He's just so skilled at playing the role of someone's dad, but Breaking Bad proves that he can do both drama AND comedic roles, and do them like he's not even trying(even though he IS always trying his hardest, and always the best part of any role he's been in, but I know i definitely appreciated the guy in "Malcolm in the Middle" BEFORE he did "Breaking Bad" but after hearing HOW well he did in both series, I definitely have a newer appreciation for Bryan Cranston). Because he's just so awesome. And I do hope Planes, Trains, and Automobiles is on somewhere...
It seems like someone's forgotten about free birds
Well that isn't exactly great
We’re gonna go back in time to the first Thanksgiving to get turkeys off the menu.
For good reason.
Then again... do you really want to remember “Free Birds?” Is that something you’d be willing to give up dignity for?
If there’s one thing I’ll say about Free Birds, it’s that it’s as good as Cars 2. I will not elaborate further.
There's one film you probably didn't mention, Parenthood. You gotta love the scene in which Steve Martin uses a chainsaw to try cutting the turkey that was too dry
😂😂😂
Someone tell RebelTaxi that Jake's Booty Call is the only animated National Lampoon movie.
He already knows
The first Heavy Metal movie is technically a National Lampoon movie since NL owned the magazine from 1977-1990.
Edit: Also based RebelTaxi enjoyer.
You should talk about “National Lampoon’s Jake’s Booty Call”. It was their second animated movie with the first being 1981’s “Heavy Metal” (NL owned the Heavy Metal name at the time).
We can only hope that one day some journalist will be willing to ask Cranston about his experiences on this film.
I would say I the lack of Thanksgiving movies is because it’s strictly US tradition with no international appeal.
Not strictly US. We celebrate Thanksgiving in Canada.
@jono8181 Yes, a month before we do
@@jono8181October doesn’t count 😜
lots of Fourth of July movies.
This. "Why is there a lack of Thanksgiving movies?" - The rest of the world: Exists.
who had have thought a movie starring two seinfeld alums would suck?!
Isn't it called "The Seinfeld Curse"?
I think Dreyfuss eventually broke out of it, too lol
This movie needed Elaine's dad sitting in the back seat telling war stories.
I’m in the camp who sees Spider-Man (2002) as a Thanksgiving movie the same way people see Die Hard as a Christmas movie
8:28 I wheezed at this, I've only seen a little of Malcolm but I've never seen this clip before😂
Likewise 😂
Van Wilder was last Decent National Lampoon movie.
The best thing “Van Wilder” did was set up the “Van Milder” joke in “ Deadpool and Wolverine”.
I’m assuming you mean the Ryan Reynolds Van Wilder because the one with Kal Penn was ass juice
“Son in Law” from 1993 is an underrated thanksgiving comedy in my opinion! Not sure how well it’s received by others but I’ve always enjoyed it :)
This is not the worst National Lampoon film. Check out One, Two, Many.
I love how despite ALL the National Lampoon covers that fly by the screen through this video One Two Many still doesn't make the cut. It's THAT bad.
I was going to post this. One Two Many makes the Cousin Eddie spinoff and the Van Wilder sequels look like The Godfather by comparison. It's barely a professionally made film.
One two many is by far the worst.
Stuttering John is a lolcow
Robin Williams deserved a Walter White-style role. He got close, but it's tragic he never got another one.
You're forgetting the Star Wars Holiday Special, it's a Thanksgiving movie.
Also, Bryan Cranston got his start doing voice over work in anime dubs under the alias Lee Stone. He even voice work in the original Power Rangers as well.
Probably the worst thing Bryan Cranston has started in, unless there’s something worse that im not aware of.
I’m honestly amazed Cranston’s career survived after this movie.
There’s a Christmas movie he’s in where he takes Santa’s place and robs people, so basically the grinch. It’s probably the worst
@@Braxton-ht7jf that was a Disney Chanel movie right?
@@Braxton-ht7jfNick of time.
A great movie
Just like this is a great movie ,
@@roberttreacy8271 It helps that it was a made-for-TV movie starring an actor (Judge Reinhold) whose career peaked 15 years earlier. I'd assume any professional critic wouldn't want to waste their time highlighting this film's existence.
Man, Breaking Bad really did save this man’s career.
Cranston was also in the first episode of Pamela Anderson's VIP detective show.
Dutch is f'ing amazing, it NEEDS a new Blu-Ray.
There are other Thanksgiving movies, Blood Rage, Son in Law, Grumpy Old Men and Thanksgiving.
Don't forget abour Fantastic Mr. Fox despite not being set at thanksgiving it fits the bill every way
oh yeahhh. That is a VERY thanksgivingy story. 1. aggressively american. 2. features a massive bird-heavy feast held by a bunch of carnivorous animals and there's also some rabbits there and they almost forget to grab some vegetables for them to eat. Like yeah you can come, we're not eating you... yet.
Old hippies with no personal boundaries. I guess that is what was pulled out of the producers Bucket O' Tropes (TM).
Its always a great shift at work when hats off entertainment puts out a new vid. And yes I do remember this flick quite well!
NICE! I was just binge watching Hats Off videos 😁
I remember purchasing National Lampoon's Senior Trip.
That's a funny one
I remember it because its trailer played during the previews of the Dumb and Dumber VHS
I actually saw that in the theater. lol
One of the first jobs for voice actor Tara Strong.
“Time for some Van Damage.”
Don’t forget another movie that everyone sleeps on and is actually a Thanksgiving movie that no one ever admits too.. I’m talking about the ‘93 Pauly Shore movie “Son in Law.” People need to add that to their Thanksgiving watch!
I freaking love this channel! So much stuff I had no idea about. Thank you for all your hard work! Keep it up. The Uncle Buck and John Hughes stuff was so good! Woody and Eddie. Love it.
Great video. So weird seeing Cranston in other things. He's just hard not to like.
Curious if you have considered taking a look at the old Disney movie "The Apple Dumpling Gang"
It has a pretty great cast of characters. I have fond memories of it from my childhood. Thought it was up your alley.
Hoo boy if you ever got to talk about "One, two Many"... Poor Stuttering John would get a heartattack.
It just dawned on me that Home for the Holidays (1995), is a thanksgiving movie. I'm a sucker for adults going back to their boring home towns, which they are way too cool for. Even if they have severe problems. Like Lonesome Jim, etc.
1 … 2 … MANY is the WORST!!!! Just ask Carl Hamburger !!!🍔
Someone's never seen Son In Law, a classic Thanksgiving comedy with Paulie Shore
Man I totally forgot that was a thanksgiving movie. I still don't remember that coming up.
It’s junk like this cluttering up his filmography with a full commitment to the bit while also having comedic and dramatic highlights that makes me respect the hell out of Bryan Cranston. Absolutely powerhouse actor who was just as likely to be stupid in this as he is to be intense and dramatic in Breaking Bad
Try watching HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS. It’s probably the best Thanksgiving movie since Planes.
100%! I can’t evangelize that film more! One of Fosters best directing efforts.
You could've talked about the film "Thankskilling," which is about a killer turkey with the attitude of Freddy Krueger.
2:18 Next year be _Home for the Holidays?_ 30th Anniversary 😁
Stuttering John Melendez's "One, Two, Many" is by far the worst movie to bear the National Lampoon name. It is astonishing in its absolute ineptitude in every facet of filmmaking. You can still occasionally hear Stuttering John furiously defending this piece of garbage on his UA-cam channel podcast. He takes any and all kinds of insulting and embarrassing superchats at $2 a pop in a futile attempt to hold on to his bygone notoriety. A case study in self delusion and narcissism, as well as just being an around jackoff, Stuttering John is fascinatingly ridiculous.
Hey, it's not our fault LA butchered our show. Thank God You're Here is now resurrected for a reboot here in Oz 🇦🇺!
I didn't even know National Lampoon did a Thanksgiving movie. Glad I didn't watch this 🦃
If you believe Holiday Reunion is the worst National Lampoon movie, I assume you haven't seen One, Two, Many.
It’s unfortunate there aren’t as many great Thanksgiving comedies around. Thanks for the video Joe, keep up the great work and take care!
That absolute worst movie to ever have the 'National Lampoon Presents' on it is ONE, TWO, MANY, written by and starring former Howard Stern stuntboy Stuttering John Melendez.
It is absolutely woeful. Melendez thought he was the next Adam Sandler but he has the charm and talent of three day-old roadkill.
As bad as this is, "One Two Many" from Stuttering John is by far the worst National Lampoon film, simply because its entirely a vanity project that John paid $10,000 just to license the name for IIRC, and then forced the entire Tonight Show crew (back when he wrote for it) to watch at its "premiere". Theres now multiple podcasts including Anthony Cumias that have live watched the thing on stream to make fun of it.
I would call “Free Birds” a classic Thanksgiving movie.
If you think this is the worst National Lampoon movie than you've never seen "One Two Many"
I saw this when it aired on cable and turned it off halfway through. Then, a year later, I found it at my local video store with the alternate title and rented it. I had forgotten it entirely by that point and was unaware it was the same movie. I also turned off the DVD early when I realized my mistake.
I haven’t seen the reunion movie, but before you crown it as the worst, I suggest National Lampoon’s One, Two, Many. It’s painful.
Great video again Joe 👍 I always look forward to your work
Just stick with the movie What's Cooking if you want a Thanksgiving movie that isn't Planes, Trains and Automobiles.
Great breakdown and ‘take’ on the topic. Seriously, really enjoyed this vid.
Rats Off To Ya!
JOE! You're still my favorite UA-camr! Happy Thanksgiving!
This is one of those comedies that make you realise how valuable smart characters and clever writing is.
Another terrible National Lampoon title was "One, Two, Many."
No, the worst National Lampoon movie is One, Two, Many from 2008. Starring John Melendez.
Home for the Holidays from 1995 is a good one. It's not a full-blown comedy, it's a mix of comedy and drama. It's a little bit like Sideways or As Good As It Gets but still good.
8:26 thank you for including the goat of malcolm clips
Son in law is a decent thanksgiving movie
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles is the best Thanksgiving movie in my opinion.
not an opinion its a straight up fact.
Thanksgiving, a pretty good holiday but overshadowed by Halloween and xmas
Oh my god, the constant boundary-pushing is reminding me of Speak No Evil.
(The real one. Not that godawful Hollywood remake with the most offensively-spineless changed ending since they tacked the voice overs onto Blade Runner.)
Thank you for including scenes of Plane's Trains and Automobiles for this vid, it made this move seem slightly bearable, and I'll never have to watch it! 😂
No. This is not the worst.
Ever seen One Two Many??
I was literally just try to find a Thanksgiving Day movie.
Son In Law is good too
@ I forgot all about that movie!! I remember watching it on tv.
Highly recommend Jodie Fosters Home For The Holidays. An underrated under seen 90s ensemble masterpiece.
Love your videos brother..wish they were weekly but than would loose how in depth they are right now. Keep up the good work, always look forward to your vids 👍🏻 🇦🇺🇦🇺
Thanks for saving me from watching this Turkey. See what did there, Turkey. Nevermind. I'll sit down, shut up, and feel the shame. Thanks for the video.
I LOVE Judge. I can’t wait to watch that movie. Didn’t realize he was int the movie.
Loaded Weapon was funny and it made money it should have started a franchise
Bryan Cranston was also in a bad Christmas movie called “Twas the Night” where he is basically the grinch
I always liked Loaded Weapon and Senior Trip. This one though... I'd actually forgotten having suffered through it until I watched your video.
Good question
Here's a good future video idea:
*The Lost National Lampoon Film: "JAWS 3, PEOPLE 0"*
This unmade film was to be directed
by Joe Dante, with Richard D. Zanuck
& David Brown (who produced
the first two *"JAWS"* films) as the
executive producers. Matty Simmons
was to be both the producer & story
creator, and the script was co-written
by John Hughes (this was to be his
big break in Hollywood) & Tod Carroll.
The opening of the unmade film
was to have Peter Benchley (author
of the novel version of *"JAWS"* &
the 1st film's script co-writer) trying
to work on the script for a potential
3rd *"JAWS"* film, but he decides to
take a break and then jumps into
his swimming pool, only to get eaten
by the Shark.
Idk, Home for The Holidays, is a classic movie for our family.
Its a movie about families and the holidays and how sometimes your family isn't one that you choose but one that you make. Really shows and feels what holidays are like when your in your 30s, and going back home.
While starting Cranston appeared in quite a few sitcoms including "Seindfeld" and "King of Queens" and was always memorable in everything I saw him in. It's sad that he appeared in this crap but ya gotta pay the bills I guess when starting out.
And who thought him wearing those hair extensions was a good idea? LOL
Home for the Holidays - with Holly Hunter and Robert Downey Jr is a great Thanksgiving Classic.
thank you for introducing me to the rich little Christmas Carol , that was so funny
It's kind of weird the Cranston has done movies since BB and they have all flopped as well. He's an amazing actor that struck gold with his performance in BB but it hasn't seemed to boost his career in the long run unfortunately.
"Home for the Holidays (1995 film)" is an almost perfect "Thanksgiving Day" movie. It probably speaks more truth to people than most movies about family and how much they suck, LMAO. Hope you will take a look at it.
Home for the Holidays starring Holly Hunter & Robert Downey Jr. is a classic Thanksgiving comedy my family watches nearly annually
It's funny that I very easily guessed the only "fresh" moment at 12:25
The new Peter Dinklage comedy "Brothers" is set around Thanksgiving.
Pieces of April is a pretty good Thanksgiving film and the one I always think of after Planes, Trains, and Automobiles.
Eli Roth's Thanksgiving is pretty comical... sadly it wasn't intended.