| On Cinema at the Cinema | |
| Season | 4 |
|---|---|
| Episode | 7 |
| Hosts | Tim Heidecker |
| Guests | Gregg Turkington |
| Released | February 19, 2014 |
| Films reviewed | Pompeii (2014, 105 mins.) |
| Popcorn Classics | The Hobbit (2012, 169 mins.) |
| Segments | Popcorn Classics |
| Runtime | 8 min. 23 sec. |
| Video link | YouTube |
Tim is back in the hosting seat with a bag full of flax seeds to manage his new medical diagnosis.
The episode opens with a teaser for the 2nd Annual On Cinema Oscar Special.
Tim greets the audience with a cheerful “Hola,” and says he is feeling much better now that his infection is gone. He confirms that he was diagnosed with diabetes, and says he found a treatment on a website called cureyourself.com which involves eating two spoonfuls of flaxseed a day. He thanks Gregg for hosting last week, and asks Gregg about the guest, Larry Turman. Gregg remarks that Larry “had some of his facts wrong” and he probably wouldn't have him on again, but Tim says he was the most popular guest in On Cinema history so far. Gregg disputes this, saying Larry was definitely an improvement over “weirdos” like Dr. San and Ayaka, but not at the level of the “hosts,” himself and Tim. This leads to a dispute over whether “host” is a temporary title, or a semi-permanent title like “Mr. President.”
Tim puts a halt to the argument by diving into the only film on the docket, Pompeii. Gregg compares the film to Gladiator (2000, 155 mins), opining that Pompeii is almost but not quite as good. He still awards it five bags. Tim also gives it five bags, saying he loves volcano movies. Gregg adds that the film Joe Versus the Volcano (1990, 102 mins) was part of his 500 Movies in 500 Days campaign, then informs Tim that he has lost his list of watched films. Tim says they will find it.
Gregg's Popcorn Classics is “twofold.” His selection is The Hobbit, and he also produces a box of Jolly Time microwave popcorn, which he can now pop at home thanks to procuring a microwave from his dad. He laments, however, that he had to record The Hobbit onto a VHS tape since that format is no longer produced. He urges the audience to tape the film or borrow it from a friend and pop some popcorn, and to do this “every night if you can.” Tim remarks that he owns The Hobbit on Blu-Ray, and loves the clear picture and special features. Gregg says he prefers to leave the extra scenes on the cutting room floor and watch the film on tape “the way it was intended to be seen.” Tim asks if Gregg got his Blu-Ray player working, and Gregg merely replies, “it works.”
After the lights dim, Tim gets onto Gregg for bringing in a “homemade” tape, saying the MPAA “frowns on” that sort of thing. Gregg says if the film is not released on tape, he has no other option.