Oscar : Three Bags & A Surprising Number of Laughs

Join Alex Grace and Dan Clark in this lively episode of You Skipped That? as they dive into the 1991 comedy, Oscar, starring Sylvester Stallone. Set against the backdrop of 1931, the film follows gangster Snaps Provolone on an eventful morning as he attempts to transition from a life of crime to a respectable banker. As chaos unfolds, Alex and Dan explore the film's screwball comedy style, discussing the twists and turns that keep viewers entertained.

 

Dan shares his surprise at Stallone's comedic chops, while Alex reflects on the film's unique charm and the ensemble cast, including Marisa Tomei, Tim Curry, and Kurtwood Smith. They dissect standout performances, clever writing, and the film's ability to maintain a fast-paced, zany atmosphere throughout its short time frame.

 

With a Rotten Tomatoes score that leaves much to be desired, the duo argues that Oscar is an underrated gem worth revisiting. Tune in for a hilarious discussion filled with insights, laughter, and a few nostalgic references that will have you eager to check out this quirky classic.

 

 

 

 

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Where to watch Oscar :

Buy/Rent

• Vudu/Fandango @ Home: https://athome.fandango.com/content/browse/details/Oscar/30692?cmp=OrganicSearch~Vudu~GoogleWatch

• Apple : https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/oscar/umc.cmc.1cc0ycsf743hdxaq78z3ra1j5
• Google Play : https://play.google.com/store/movies/details?id=4mH71__R7SA

 

Things we discussed in the episode!

 

Oscar (1991) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102566/

 

Rotten Tomatoes https://www.rottentomatoes.com/

 

IMDb https://www.imdb.com/

 

Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/

 

John Landis https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Landis

 

Marisa Tomei https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marisa_Tomei

 

Tim Curry https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Curry

 

Kirk Douglas https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirk_Douglas

 

Chazz Palminteri https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chazz_Palminteri

 

Kurtwood Smith https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurtwood_Smith