Caddyshack

      Personally, I find golf boring. But after seeing Caddyshack, it made golf look fun!

     Caddyshack. Celebrating 40 years today of wackiness on the golf field. Starring Chevy Chase (Vacation and Fletch), Bill Murray (Ghostbusters), Rodney Dangerfield, Cindy Morgan, Michael O'Keefe and Ted Knight (in his final film role). Oh yeah, there's a gopher in the movie, too. Featuring songs performed by Grammy winner Kenny Loggins. And directed by the late Harold Ramis (Ghostbusters and Groundhog Day).
   The story is mainly about Danny (Michael O'Keefe), a young caddy at the Bushwood Country Club, who has no clue on what his future might lead. He plans on getting a caddy scholarship from the president of the country club, Judge Smalls (Ted Knight). The story has a few subplots, too. Such as a green keeper's (Bill Murray) attempt to kill a cute gopher, and a millionaire named Al Czverik (Dangerfield) who wants to purchase the country club. Lots of slapstick comedy to see in this movie. Even if you're not a fan of golf, give this a watch.

    This classic comedy is the best. Although, I didn't find Chevy Chase as funny as he was in the Vacation movies. I mean, he was hardly in the movie at all. But I think the real star was Rodney Dangerfield, because every scene he was in was memorable. The way he danced to Journey's "Any Way You Want It" was priceless. And let's not forget his closing line at the end. Bill Murray was great, too with the Looney-Tunes like battle between him and the gopher. The ad-libbed Cinderella Story line is also funny and memorable. A classic Bill Murray scene if you ask me. The only part I didn't like was the chocolate bar in the pool scene, and everyone thought it was doo-doo. Gross!! I literally almost threw up at that scene. But overall, great comedy.

    Parents Guide: This movie is rated R. There's some dirty stuff during the pool scene, like public nudity and sexual acts. There's also a sex scene. Ted Knight says some racist stuff on colored people and Jews. Mild language is used. And there's some cannabis smoking as well.
 
     Did You Know?: The green keeper's character was supposed to be silent, but when Bill Murray was casted for the role, Harold Ramis encouraged Murray to ad-lib lines for his character. Rodney Dangerfield was picked to be in the movie because of his many appearances on Johnny Carson. Bill Murray improvised the pitchfork scene with Peter Berkrot. Berkrot later said that he was nervous doing that scene because that pitchfork was real. Don Rickles was originally considered for Rodney Dangerfield's role. Harold Ramis wanted a live gopher in the movie, but that didn't work out.

"They call me Mr. Gopher!" 

    

Wayne's World

          You've just entered Wayne's World! A comedy based on the popular Saturday Night Live skit. Starring Mike Myers (Shrek and Austin Powers), Dana Carvey, Rob Lowe (St. Elmo's Fire and Oxford Blues), and Tia Carrere (Lilo & Stitch and Relic Hunter). Featuring a special appearance by Alice Cooper. This is one of my favorite '90s comedies of all-time.
   Heavy metal fanatic, Wayne Campbell (Myers) and his pal, Garth Algar (Carvey), host a late-night public access TV show called "Wayne's World" in a small neighborhood in the Chicago area. The show had caught the attention of handsome, street-smart advertising man, Ben Oliver (Lowe) who wants to put "Wayne's World" on his major TV network. Wayne and Garth accept the offer and hit the high life. Meanwhile, Wayne meets a beautiful singer named Cassandra (Carrere) and falls in love with her instantly. But if their show fails, Ben would have to take Cassandra away from Wayne. Watch to see if the two rock and rollers can beat this street rat from taking away Wayne's love.

I've always loved this movie. I loved every second of it when I first watched it back in 2015, which was a hard year for me. At that time, SNL was celebrating its 40th anniversary, so that was an appropriate time to watch Wayne's World. The Bohemian Rhapsody scene in the beginning is iconic in any comedy movie. I mean, most of the movie's fans emulate that scene. And the way Wayne and Garth talk to us, breaking the fourth wall, it's as if we're in the movie with them. (Just like in any other movie that breaks the fourth wall.) Oh yeah, you gotta love Garth's Foxy Lady dance. Hilarious! If you're a Saturday Night Live junkie or a junkie for great comedies, give this one a watch. 

Parent's Guide: This movie is rated PG-13. I wouldn't recommend this to kids due to the fact that it has a lot of innuendo. And there's some language, in fact, there was a scene where Garth talks so explicit, his voice gets drowned out by a loud noise and when he finished his rant, Wayne responds "Do you kiss your mother with that mouth!?". So, basically, not a kids movie.

Did You Know?: The movie was shot in 34 days. While filming the "Bohemian Rhapsody" sequence, both Mike Myers and Dana Carvey developed severe pain in their necks from all the head banging. There are scenes later in the movie where it becomes apparent they are trying to move their necks as little as possible. The episode of "Twilight Zone" that Garth described to the viewer doesn't exist. Wayne opening a door which shows spies training which Wayne says "I just always wanted to open a door to a room where people are being trained like in James Bond movies" foreshadows Mike Myer's spy spoof "Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery" which is a parody of the James Bond films.

Covid-19 Update

   Hi, guys. I'm sorry I haven't been posting any movie reviews recently, but this stupid pandemic has got in the way of my work. I haven't felt like writing any reviews or articles on this blog until now. Anyway, starting this week, you'll be seeing new stuff on my blog. I have a good selection of movies to talk about. Originally, I was going to post a review for the baseball romance/comedy, Fever Pitch, on Opening Day for the Red Sox. But, unfortunately, due to this virus, Opening Day was cancelled and that pretty much screwed up my plans. But I think now would be a good time to post that review. In the meantime, I'll be working on new reviews, good and bad, for everyone to read. And some articles to look at, too. Well, stay tuned for new stuff on here. See you in the movies!