The Real Horror Fans vs. The Halloween Posers
You know who only watches horror movies during Halloween? Yeah, I’m talking about the newbies—the uninitiated. The Dweebos, the Lame-os, the yuppies, or the movie interns—those people who only think of horror films one time a year. It's that end-of-the-year sprint where they pack in all their scary viewing at once.
But the real horror movie fans? We watch them all year long. It’s not a "season" for us—it’s just another Thursday! So, while they’re out there thinking, “Oh, it's spooky season!” we're over here like, “Welcome to the party, amateurs. We’ve been here all year.”
The Ironic Twist of My Day
Now, here's where I have to get ironic with you. I’m trying real hard to talk about feel-good movies today. Yeah, feel-good movies in a feel-good season. But let me tell you—I'm in such a bad mood. Not exactly the right headspace to be talking about flicks that make you smile. But here we are, gearing up for the feel-good season, sliding right into the holidays and, let’s be real… straight into bankruptcy.
Everyone's gonna go broke for that next shiny gadget—PlayStation 7000, or whatever's on your kid's wishlist—Susan, Trevor, Travis—whatever your little offspring are called these days. "Let’s bounce another credit card, and feel good while doing it!" That's the holiday spirit, right? Debt-ridden joy! Anyway, I digress...
Movie & TV Headlines: Buckle Up
Let’s get into some headlines because I’ve already gone off the rails. Warner Bros. is apparently blaming Joaquin Phoenix for Joker 2 not living up to expectations. Meanwhile, they’re making another American Psycho adaptation. Do we need it? Who knows. But if you haven’t seen the original, maybe you’ll check this one out, or even crack open the book if you’re into reading things. Imagine that!
Oh, and Corey Feldman—yeah, The Goonies guy—he got banned from entering Spain to receive an award. Can you believe that?
And here’s one for the sci-fi nerds: the upcoming Alien Romulus is getting a VHS edition. I know you all want to pretend it's the 80s again, so get ready to dust off those old VCRs.
Movie of the Week: Brewster’s Millions
Alright, now let’s get into the movie of the week: Brewster’s Millions. It’s a classic—Richard Pryor plays a minor league baseball player who has to spend $30 million in 30 days to inherit $300 million. If you haven’t seen it, where have you been?
Here’s some trivia: Did you know there have been eight adaptations of Brewster’s Millions? Even some foreign ones! I didn’t even know it was based on a book until I did some digging. The 1980s one with Richard Pryor is my personal favorite, though.
Now, what makes this movie extra cool? There are scenes where you can actually spot the restoration work on the Statue of Liberty in the background. It’s like a mini-time capsule. Plus, Richard Pryor absolutely nails his performance, especially in this gut-wrenching moment where his baseball dreams get shattered. You really feel his pain—it’s a rare sincere moment in an otherwise comedic film.
Also, quick fact: John Candy, who plays Brewster's buddy Spike, was born on Halloween! Spooky, right?
Trivia Time and Some Richard Pryor Wisdom
Oh, before I forget—let’s talk about Richard Pryor. Did you know Comedy Central ranked him as the number one stand-up comic of all time? Yeah, back when Comedy Central was a thing on cable, not just an app buried in your streaming services.
Another fun fact: Eddie Murphy was also up for roles in movies like 48 Hrs. and Trading Places—roles Pryor was considered for. Murphy has said that Pryor was one of his idols, and you can feel the comedic legacy weaving through both of their careers. It’s a real “passing of the torch” vibe.
Wrapping Up and Shameless Plug Time
Now, I could go on about Brewster’s Millions, but I’m gonna save some more for later. I’m telling you, it’s a binge-now type of movie. And speaking of binging, let’s take a quick break for a sponsor shout-out—this vlog is brought to you by Manscaped, the leaders in men's grooming. Seriously, if you want to change the shave game, check out the new Chairman Pro with our code BWPod for 20% off. Trust me, you’ll want to “mow the lawn,” if you know what I mean. It’s waterproof, has a built-in spotlight, and will keep you smooth for those special moments.
Closing Thoughts
Alright, that’s it for today. Next time, we’ll dive into more movie trivia, maybe some upcoming releases, and, of course, more tangents I didn't plan on. Remember, don’t just save your horror love for Halloween—it’s an all-year affair for the real fans. And if you’re gonna spend this holiday season bouncing credit cards, at least feel good about it!
Catch you on the next one—peace!
