Matinee Monday: The Master of Disguise LIVE!

Update: 2024-09-30

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This podcast delves into the 2002 comedy film "Master of Disguise," starring Dana Carvey. The hosts discuss the movie's premise, which involves a man with a talent for disguises who must stop a villain from stealing the world's most prized possessions. They analyze Carvey's performance, highlighting his comedic timing and the movie's over-the-top, absurd humor. The hosts also explore the concept of the "Disguise" family and their magical art of disguise, questioning the logic and consistency of the movie's world. They discuss the movie's opening scene, criticizing its lack of context and the grandfather's voiceover. They also analyze the character of Bauderick, her role in the story, and the confusing nature of the "master of disguise" concept. The hosts compare "Master of Disguise" to other movies like "Inspector Gadget" and "Austin Powers," noting its similarities and differences. They also question the movie's target audience and the inconsistencies in the disguises, which range from realistic to absurd. The hosts discuss the movie's problematic elements, including the Shrek impression and the overall tone of the humor. They also question the movie's release date and whether it was intended for children or adults. The hosts analyze the character's journey, comparing it to Harry Potter's discovery of his magical heritage. They also discuss the role of the grandfather as a mentor figure and the movie's overall narrative structure. The hosts praise Jennifer Esposito's performance, highlighting her ability to ground the movie's absurdity. They also discuss the movie's strange world and the inconsistencies in the rules of the "Disguise" family. The hosts analyze the concept of the "magical art of disguise," questioning its logic and the movie's portrayal of the disguises. They also discuss the movie's potential as a franchise and the lack of true magic in the disguises. The hosts discuss the transformation scene where Pistachio becomes a turtle, questioning the movie's logic and the rules of the world. They also debate whether the disguises involve actual physical transformation or simply costumes. The hosts discuss the movie's plot and the lack of clear motivation for the characters. They also question the movie's overall purpose and whether it was intended to be a children's movie or an adult comedy. The hosts continue to point out the movie's inconsistencies, including the disguises, the plot, and the overall tone. They also discuss the movie's production details, including the deleted scenes and the movie's release date. The hosts debate the movie's target audience and its historical context, particularly its release in a post-9/11 world. They also discuss the movie's use of historical figures and its overall message. The hosts conclude their discussion of "Master of Disguise," suggesting alternative ways the movie could have been made. They also discuss the movie's overall impact and its place in the history of comedy. The discussion then shifts to listener questions, including one about the post-credit scene and the presence of a little person. The hosts discuss the scene, confirming the presence of a little person who interacts with the camera and requests a proper goodbye. They also highlight a humorous scene involving Dana Carvey and his grandfather, where their reactions to a woman with a big butt are exaggerated and then reversed when it turns out to be a man. The hosts discuss the odd line "I told you we should have gone to Burger King" in the movie and how it doesn't make sense in the context of the scene. They then transition to discussing the movie's reception and how they plan to check out second opinions on Amazon. The hosts share five-star reviews of "Master of Disguise" from Amazon.com, highlighting the theme of community and love surrounding the film. The reviews emphasize the movie's ability to bring families together and provide a sense of comfort and escape. The hosts share their personal opinions on "Master of Disguise," with one host admitting to initially finding it entertaining but forgettable. They discuss the movie's appeal, highlighting the dichotomy of Dana Carvey's character and the historical fantasy elements. The hosts discuss the movie's box office performance, revealing that it made $43 million worldwide despite being released in 2002, a year with major blockbusters like "Spider-Man" and "Lord of the Rings." They also discuss the movie's reception, noting that it was considered a flop by some. The hosts discuss the movie's tagline "Disguise the limit" and its silliness. They then debate whether or not they would recommend the film, with one host suggesting it might be better enjoyed while stoned. The hosts discuss their regret at owning the movie and whether or not they would show it to their children. They debate the appropriateness of the film for young viewers, considering its content and potential for influencing their behavior. The hosts discuss the movie's choices, particularly its use of outdated references like "Ask Jeeves." They also mention the appearance of Keenan Thompson in the film and his line about bidding on priceless artifacts. The hosts speculate on a possible connection between "Master of Disguise" and the "Black Widow" movie, suggesting that the MCU might be incorporating elements of disguise from the former film.

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