Watched: 09/06/2026
Format: TCM
Viewing: First
Director: Charles Lamont
Confession time: I haven't really enjoyed Bud & Lou since I was a kid. I remember we'd check out 8mm projectors and film from the library and watch their movies and have a good laugh. I was six.
Subsequent attempts to watch the classic comedy duo have gone less well.
But, of the main ingrendients, I do like two other things: classic movie monsters and Marie Windsor. And, I figure - two out of three things in this movie? That ain't bad.
Our plot: Bud & Lou are semi-stranded in Egypt and get involved with a cult, an ancient mummy, a murder and shady characters looking to make some money.
It's Abbott being a know-it-all and Costello yelling and running away. You know the drill. It works for me in about 7 minute chunks, but over a movie, it's a lot.
At least Marie looks good in a pith helmet.
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| I think this look could really take off again |
There's not enough Windsor or Mummy in this movie for my liking, and a few too many riffs playing on the "Who's On First?" bit that Abbott and Costello built their career on (and which I did in 8th grade, winning the talent show with pal-Darren. I didn't even know I was entered - we were MC'ing and thought it would be fun to do. Hope that guy is well.).
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| She's absolutely had it with people want to borrow her sarcophagus |
I don't recommend this movie. I was bored and sorting comics through the back half.
I was also never an A & C guy, although I remember I liked them as a kid. But I do appreciate "Who's on First."
ReplyDeleteMe and Mrs. James were at the same care-facility job for awhile (different shifts), and we had a Somali coworker who had a communication issue with one of the residents. Crossed signals. Mrs. James wanted to show the co-worker "Who's on First," since it's all about crossed signals. I said don't bother, she won't get it, she doesn’t know baseball.
Mrs. James showed it to her anyways, and surprise! She loved it. Which is pretty impressive, when your routine is so sharp it can cross cultural boundaries like that.
Apparently watching "Who's On First" with Elizabeth Holmes is part of the new doc Nathan Fielder debuted at Telluride. I am deeeeeply curious about this film.
DeleteOh wild! I'll definitely be on the lookout for it.
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