| On Cinema at the Cinema | |
| Season | 9 |
|---|---|
| Episode | 10 |
| Hosts | Tim Heidecker |
| Guests | Gregg Turkington |
| Released | May 8, 2017 |
| Films reviewed | King Arthur (2017, 126 mins.) Snatched (2017, 90 mins.) |
| Segments | None |
| Runtime | 13 min. 54 sec. |
| Video link | YouTube Adult Swim |
The season finale boasts two reviews, an On Location, plus a sober look back.
Tim opens the episode by announcing that Dr. San has unalived himself in his jail cell, prompting the prosecution and the families of the Electric Sun 20 to focus on Tim instead. Tim is expected to turn himself in the next day and face new charges, but he insists that Dr. San is still responsible and that his death “does not absolve him.” For Tim's part, he says he provided a safe and fun environment at the festival and that it is “ridiculous” to think he should bear responsibility. He says he will fight the charges and thanks the On Cinema family for having his back.
Tim did find time to see the movies on the docket today. First up is King Arthur, which Tim says is the “definitive” version of the story. Gregg says that one of his favorite movie characters is not a person, but a thing, namely the sword Excalibur. Being an Excalibur-head, the film is a real treat. He also praises the story's level of detail and CGI effects, and predicts it will take home a boatload of Oscar gold.
Next up is Snatched, featuring the great Goldie Hawn On Golden Pond. Tim thought it was very funny, although he would have preferred a male lead like Tom Hanks. Gregg compares it to Thelma & Louise, opining that the female leads were well-cast. He gives it the coveted five bags, but it falls just short according to Tim, who takes “the feminists out there” to task for making it “all about them.” This leads to a protracted debate over whether film roles are constructed with a particular person in mind, or simply to kowtow to special interest groups. Gregg argues the former and, surprisingly, Tim concedes the point, saying he is “worn out.”
Tim admits he is haunted by Dr. San's death, showing suspiciously more sympathy for him than for the Electric Sun 20. As bad and evil as Dr. San was, Tim wants to honor him with a tribute anyway, and airs a sentimental photo montage. Afterwards, Tim says “I'll always love him,” and asks Gregg to say a few words. “He made people sick, he made people die,” Gregg intones bitterly, while also questioning San's medical credentials. Tim's off-camera lawyer (Doug Liman) signals to wrap things up. Tim thanks everyone for a great season, and ends by asking anyone interested in the Six Bag Cinemas concept to reach out to him.
After the lights dim, Tim leans menacingly over Gregg and says he'll never forget Gregg's trash talk about him, no matter what happens to him in the days ahead.
King Arthur (2017, 126 mins.)
Tim: 🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿
Gregg: 🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿 + 🗡️, OSCAR PICK