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Review : Bill & Ted Face the Music (2020)

As a child of the 1980′s, there are certain cultural things that I am almost obligated to be a fan of, and somewhere high on that list are the Bill & Ted movies.  As a fan of the first one, I was over the moon when a sequel was released two years later, but if someone would have told me then that, nearly three decades later, the pair of films would become a trilogy, I would have laughed long and hard.  This sentiment only grew stronger with each passing year that Keanu Reeves became an icon, while Alex Winter (unfortunately) was veering towards the realms of an afterthought.  Then, in 2019, the announcement of Bill & Ted Face the Music went from rumor to greenlit project, and even with the world shutting down, the film still found its way into the hands of moviegoers, answering many of our ‘what if?’ questions about the franchise.

In the year 2020, Bill S. Preston Esquire (Alex Winter) and Theodore ‘Ted’ Logan (Keanu Reeves) are still struggling with the their prophesized task of uniting the world through a Wyld Stallyns song.  Unbeknownst to the duo, their inability to fulfill the prophecy is causing damage in the space time continuum, specifically in the form of a collapse that is displacing people and objects randomly throughout time and space.  At the behest of The Great Leader (Holland Taylor), Kelly (Kristen Schaal), the daughter of Rufus (the late George Carlin), travels back in time to bring Bill & Ted to The Great Leader, who informs them that they have until 7:17 PM that day to write the song before the space time continuum fully collapses.  Unsure of themselves, and scared at the possibilities of losing the Princesses (Erinn Hayes and Jayma Mays), the duo begins travelling throughout their lives in hopes of finding a version of themselves to give them the universe-saving song.  Meanwhile, Bill & Ted’s daughters, Thea (Samara Weaving) and Billie (Brigette Lundy-Paine), secure Kelly’s time traveling device in hopes of securing the most righteous band they can, but as the legend-filled roster prepares to assist Bill & Ted, all parties find themselves not only rushing to beat the clock, but to avoid Dennis Caleb McCoy (Anthony Carrigan), an android sent by The Great Leader to kill Bill & Ted prior to their failure, should they fail.

For a film that could have easily sat back and played the nostalgia hand, Bill & Ted Face the Music is a surprisingly insightful look into the process of self-fulfillment, unconditional love and finding ways to support your family while achieving your hopes and dreams.  Seeing the Bill & Ted characters in a grown-up capacity, while strange at first, ultimately opens the door for viewer self-reflection as well, especially for those that grew up fans of the original two movies.  While there are echoes of the previous two movies (journeys through time to collect important figures, a pit-stop in hell), these moments are auxiliary to the main focus, which finds Bill & Ted literally attempting to take command of their loves and lives by a symbolic (and literal) examination of all aspects of both.  While the duo are quite literally ‘facing the music’ of fulfilling a universal destiny, they also find themselves equally ‘facing the music’ of how even the most sincere, openly loving people can still leave those close to them unfulfilled and wanting more, which further illustrates the fact that we’re never too old to rediscover ourselves.

The casting callbacks throughout the film are wonderful, with Missy, Mr. Logan, Deacon, the Grim Reaper, The Great One and even Rufus all making appearances throughout the run of the film without succumbing to the trope of fan service.  We are also treated to the original phone booth as well, while simultaneously seeing the improved technology that occupants of the future now use in place of the phone booth, similar to how many of us have evolved from using phone booths and house phones in our modern world.  Putting the educational journey into the hands of Thea and Billie also works beautifully, as this duo takes a journey down the halls of musical prowess rather than historical figures.  Even the joke of Bill & Ted’s musical ability has evolved, with the duo now brave enough to pick up a litany of standard and obscure instruments, covering a wider base of genres than the pure rock we knew them for, and somehow still finding themselves unable to fulfill their assigned destiny.

Production-wise, all of the expected beats are hit, and narratively, the chaos of time travel takes a much bigger placement in the driver’s seat than in previous films.  The real joy comes from seeing Bill & Ted interact with the many different versions of themselves that they encounter, be it run-down alcoholic versions, super-buff prison inmate versions, or even deathbed Bill & Ted, all of whom are given distinct personalities while still fitting into the classic Bill & Ted mold.  Being able to pull so many previous members of the cast back into the story definitely helps as well, as their years of working with one another not only jumps off the screen, but gives the new characters a safe foundation to work with as they integrate themselves into the story.

Despite their previously mentioned day and night career trajectories, seeing Alex Winter and Keanu Reeves working together again is a joy to behold, as their undeniable chemistry is stronger than ever, and any sense of an ego is not visible to the viewer.  For as talented and accomplished as Samara Weaving and Brigette Lundy-Paine are, it’s fun to see them fall into a sort of female Beavis and Butthead situation, where they can let their guard down and just go along for the incredibly silly ride.  Kristen Schaal is hilarious as always, finding ways to milk her comedic moments without upstaging the stars or hamming things up.  William Sadler also falls right back into his old ways as the Grim Reaper, including my favorite sequence of all where he shows how upset he is for being sued after trying to take the Wyld Stallyns name away from Bill & Ted.  Erinn Hayes and Jayma Mays step out a bit more as the Princesses, even getting a chance to play older versions of themselves at times (albeit it dialogue-free).  Amy Stoch, Hal London Jr. and Beck Bennett also sit right back into their respective characters, while Holland Taylor steps in wonderfully to replace the large void left in George Carlin’s absence.  DazMann Still, Jeremiah Craft, Daniel Dorr and Sharon Gee all meet the task of playing their respective legendary musician roles, while Kid Cudi finds the humor in the task of cameoing as himself.  Appearances by Jillian Bell, Dave Grohl, Anthony Carrigan, Patty Anne Miller and Win Butler round things out, with a few fun faces popping up in the credits as well.

If you’ve ever had an inkling of enjoyment for any of the movies in the Bill & Ted franchise, then Bill & Ted Face the Music was made for you.  It may not win any awards this trophy season, and it certainly won’t reinvent the way that we look at movies, but it will entertain you, and it may even remind you of a simpler, more innocent time that we enjoyed as film fans. 

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Here’s my shot of Beck Bennett at HBO's "Barry" Season 3 Premiere. Beck was hiding behind a small tree near the carpet when a photographer called him out. The SNL comedian decided to walk and we shot a bunch of singles. Jesse Hodges had walked first and then after we got out singles he joined for a couple’s shot. It was a nice surprise and turn of events for him to join in the fun. @hbomax @hbo #hbomax #hbo @hbo_barry #hbobarry @beckbennett #beckbennett #snl @nbcsnl @rollinggreensevents #rollinggreens #dtla #dtlaartsdistrict #dtlanightlife @dtlaweekly #rollinggreensdtla @carriganagain #anthonycarrigan (at Rolling Greens Dtla) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ccji2NkJhsa/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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🎬 The Mitchells vs. The Machines [TRAILER] Coming to Netflix April 30, 2021 FULL POST: 🔗 https://netflixcenter.com/the-mitchells-vs-the-machines-trailer-netflix/?feed_id=563 Original Netflix Animated Family / Comedy Film... The Mitchells vs. The Machines   A quirky, dysfunctional family's road trip is upended when they find themselves in the middle of the robot apocalypse and suddenly become humanity's unlikeliest last hope. THE MITCHELLS VS. THE MACHINES, a new animated family comedy from the humans who...

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Thoughts : The Mitchells vs. the Machines (2021)

It’s funny how a movie can look clearly appealing to one’s sensibility, and yet, whether it be the many tasks life sets in front of us, the way that one can get tunnel vision in terms of their chosen stimulus, or just purely forgetting about something until it’s pushed directly into your face, we can seemingly avoid it.  Rambling aside, this is exactly what happened to me and The Mitchells vs. the Machines... despite excellent reviews from casuals and critics alike, not to mention an art and animation style that resembles films that I love like Spider-man : Into the Spider-Verse and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, I kept letting this one slip by the wayside.  As several best of 2021 lists started to trickle out, however, this one quickly jumped back up the must-see list.

While fun for all ages, The Mitchells vs. the Machines seems squarely aimed at children and teens, so it is definitely a good thing that the most important dual themes of the film are the importance of an unconditionally loving family dynamic and the importance of being true to yourself.  Taken in reverse order, Katie is a wonderful role model for any young boy or girl who feels like an outcast... her undying love to her filmmaking, the support of her equally offbeat younger brother and her relationship with her parents (even the strained father/daughter relationship) are all rooted in a pure passion and adoration, making them wholeheartedly important to her makeup.  Even though Katie and her father Rick have clearly drifted apart by the time viewers are introduced to the family, it’s not hard to see that they are cut from the same cloth, and this point is driven home further any time we get insight into the memories shared by the Mitchell family.  Speaking of the Mitchell family, even though Linda has a habit of holding her family in comparison to the Posey family (aptly comedically named) and their seemingly perfect existence, it is the weird and offbeat characteristics of each family member that allows them to survive in the PAL apocalypse.  Be it Katie’s thinking outside of the box and ability to see the bigger picture, Rick’s survivalists and rustic nature, or the empathic nature shared by Linda and Aaron, the lack of “shoot first, ask questions later” is the main reason they are able to thrive when literally everyone else in the world’s tethering to their base nature immediately puts them in the position of the captured.  Perhaps most importantly, The Mitchells vs. the Machine is very honest about that fact that even though it is important to be yourself, it is also very important to be aware of how that expression impacts those around you, especially those you love.

Not since Wall-E has a film “made for children” taken such a hard and honest look at technology, the possibilities on the horizon, and most importantly, the dependence we as humans have built on these technologies.  The Mitchell family (and all of their quirks) represent remaining grounded in the information age, be you someone aware of technology’s possibilities like Katie, or someone deeply dedicated to nature and opposed to technology ruling our lives like Rick.  The ruminations on the dangers of artificial intelligence may be a bit on the nose, but in turn, it’s this very aspect that makes the film fantastic, as the overreaching technology is manifest as a rogue smartphone and an army of PAL androids, a formidable foe in any science-fiction and/or apocalypse scenario.  In all honesty, these aspects of the film speak for themselves, and though there is room for nuance and contemplation, inherently their representation within the film is not meant to be any deeper than what is immediately apparent.  The shoutouts that The Mitchells vs. the Machines give to online popular culture are a perfect cherry on top of the film’s presentation.

Like many of the recent Sony animated releases, The Mitchells vs. the Machines pushes the boundaries of animation in the best ways possible, with the smoothly rendered but highly stylized character designs and animations serving as the perfect lightning rod for a plethora of various illustration and animation variations, much like Spider-man : Into the Spider-Verse did, making The Mitchells feel like a living and breathing storybook in the same way Spider-Verse felt like a moving comic.  The vocal performances cover a wide range of speech patterns and textures, with each individual performance feeling like they push the boundaries of what each actor is capable of (which is expounded upon below).  As a recent fan of the Color Palette Cinema page, it is impossible to ignore how rich and colorful The Mitchells vs. the Machines is, especially when it leans headlong into the pastel purples, oranges and blues of the PAL world.  The attention to detail in the animation is spectacular, with aspects like hair and clothing movement, fire effects, broken glass, smoke and lights/shadows coming off as highly impressive.  The soundtrack and score also pop, but are not used as a crutch, as the story and animation are compelling enough to carry viewers through the experience, making them bonus enhancements to the overall immersion.

The cast of voiceover talent assembled for The Mitchells vs. the Machines is full of standout performances, and this is headed by Abbi Jacobson, who infuses so much life and character into her portrayal of the misunderstood Katie that it creates an extremely dynamic well of experience when pitted against her angst-filled and sadder moments.  Director and co-writer Mike Rianda also turns in a fun, dry-wit filled performance as Aaron, the dinosaur loving younger brother and support system for Katie.  Danny McBride and Maya Rudolph both turn in performances so against their natural type that they are almost unrecognizable, with McBride exuding a fatherly Seth Rogen-esque performance, while Rudolph makes her humor more subtle and ratchets up the unconditional loving.  Eric André also turns in an understated but very effective performance, managing to come off as very entitled and oblivious to his negative impact as well as very proud of himself without resorting to his off-kilter and absurdist comedy.   André gets the pleasure of sharing several scenes with the wonderfully pleasant Olivia Colman, who uses her charming voice and welcoming presence to make her sinister positioning feel that much darker.  Fred Armisen and Beck Bennett bring in some traditional comic relief as the busted PAL robots, using the traditional duo pairing to mine their character arcs for all of the jokes they can.  Chrissy Teigen, John Legend and Charlyne Yi shine as the perfect opposites of the Mitchell family, Blake Griffin and Conan O’Brien give memorable PAL performances, and appearances  by Sasheer Zamata, Elle Milles, Alex Hirsch and Jay Pharoah as Katie’s college friend group round out the bigger supporting appearances.

It’s going to be interesting figuring out where this will land in my year-end rankings.  While not the deepest film released this year, its narrative gives it built-in re-watch value, and the execution only amplifies said value.  I’ve not seen much animation this year to my recollection, but this feels like a shoo-in for Best Animated Picture when award season comes around.  Most importantly, I’m looking forward to sharing this film with my future family, should I be lucky enough to find myself with that opportunity... if you happen to have family that you love, I recommend taking advantage of the opportunity to share this film with them as soon as you can.

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nbcsnl: It’s the most wonderful time of the year 🎄 (aka it’s 𝒮𝓌𝑒𝒶𝓉𝑒𝓇 𝒲𝑒𝒶𝓉𝒽𝑒𝓇 and @beckbennett is psyched.)