One of the most incredible archives in North American history is reduced to cinder, and the Dekkar master tapes are fine. So there is no justice in the world.
— Gregg
| On Cinema at the Cinema | |
| Season | 8 |
|---|---|
| Episode | 7 |
| Hosts | Gregg Turkington |
| Guests | Mark Proksch |
| Released | September 7, 2016 |
| Films reviewed | Solace (2015, 101 mins.) The Light Between Oceans (2016, 132 mins.) |
| Popcorn Classics | The Wood (1999, 106 mins.) Holiday Heart (2000, 100 mins.) |
| Segments | Popcorn Classics On Cinema On Location |
| Runtime | 12 min. 3 sec. |
| Video link | YouTube Adult Swim |
Busy episode with two fresh reviews and a look at a Victorville landmark. Plus we revisit a couple Popcorn Classics.
A rather morose Gregg introduces the show, and says he is a little “stunned.” He reveals that there was a fire at the Victorville Film Archives, caused by Tim Heidecker falling asleep while lighting a cigarette and igniting a blanket. Tim will survive, but is in the hospital for first and third degree burns. For today, Gregg has Mark Prushk as his guest. As for the VFA, it appears to be a total loss, including most of Gregg's personal items. But Gregg vows that the VFA “will rebuild” and asks the viewers to donate any tapes; meanwhile, the nightly movie screenings will continue as those tapes were safe at the Victorville Film Center. It will be tough going forward; Mark will take on more responsibilities at the Center, but Tim's disfigurement casts the future of Decker into doubt.
Gregg and Mark review the movies despite the rueful atmosphere, starting with Solace. Gregg says it is a clear post-Decker spy film, albeit with an FBI agent instead of a CIA agent (and Decker would simply have burned down FBI headquarters anyway). It is “fantastic”, however, and deserving of five bags. Mark only saw the last half of the film due to having to cover his coworker's shift, but loved what he saw.
The Light Between Oceans is about a baby discovered adrift in the ocean, which reminds Gregg of Tim and Ayaka's baby. He awards the film five bags anyway. Mark did not see the film.
For On Cinema On Location, Gregg is in Victorville once again, standing in front of a rock formation over which flying saucers fly in It Came from Outer Space (1953, 80 mins). After this, for Popcorn Classics, Gregg shows two movies due to be screened at the Center. The first, Holiday Heart, is essentially a “filmed play.” Saturday's showing will be The Wood, an “unforgettable tale of laughs.” Gregg closes the episode on a not-very-optimistic note, wondering how the show will continue. He wanted to have Mark do a Golden Age Comedies, but its lighthearted nature would be out of place today.
Solace (2016, 111 mins.)
Gregg: 🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿 + 🚒
Mark: 🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿
The Light Between Oceans (2016, 132 mins.)
Gregg: 🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿 + 🎫🎫🎫🎫🎫
Mark: No rating given