Here is Jonathan Rosenbaum's excellent review of the movie, from back when it first came out: http://www.jonathanrosenbau…

Here is Jonathan Rosenbaum's excellent review of the movie, from back when it first came out: http://www.jonathanrosenbau…

Subjective film appreciation for some, miniature American flags for others. 

Subjective film appreciation for some, miniature American flags for others. 

It's interesting that you bring that up, because the handling of tone is actually a point that I admire about the movie. I hate that I'm just sounding contrarian here, but I actually think it's amazing how consistent the tone is, in terms of the genres that it's both working in and working with. To me, it doesn't…

It's interesting that you bring that up, because the handling of tone is actually a point that I admire about the movie. I hate that I'm just sounding contrarian here, but I actually think it's amazing how consistent the tone is, in terms of the genres that it's both working in and working with. To me, it doesn't…

Yeah, nostalgia is undoubtedly a factor in my regard for The 'Burbs. But I feel a little less fanboyish in my praise when I note how many childhood favorites of mine have been more of a forced experience in trying to reconnect with, or simply fallen flat. This one I feel not only holds up, but I appreciate more in…

Yeah, nostalgia is undoubtedly a factor in my regard for The 'Burbs. But I feel a little less fanboyish in my praise when I note how many childhood favorites of mine have been more of a forced experience in trying to reconnect with, or simply fallen flat. This one I feel not only holds up, but I appreciate more in…

Not that you trashed it, but you all are significantly underselling The 'Burbs IMO, at least in not acknowledging that it pretty much has bona fide cult status at this point—and for good reason. It's an iconic 80s Tom Hanks role, before he became super romantic comedy heartthrob guy, then serious Actor perennial Oscar…

Not that you trashed it, but you all are significantly underselling The 'Burbs IMO, at least in not acknowledging that it pretty much has bona fide cult status at this point—and for good reason. It's an iconic 80s Tom Hanks role, before he became super romantic comedy heartthrob guy, then serious Actor perennial Oscar…

"Where's the beef?"

"Where's the beef?"

GAY.

GAY.

Frankly, I expected better direction from Steve Martin's non-union Mexican equivalent.

Frankly, I expected better direction from Steve Martin's non-union Mexican equivalent.

In these scenarios, are the options all mutually exclusive? Like, people generally have sex with their spouses…

In these scenarios, are the options all mutually exclusive? Like, people generally have sex with their spouses…

Are there gingers with ginger fetishes?

Are there gingers with ginger fetishes?