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‘Dumb and Dumber’ With Bill Simmons and Jennifer Lawrence

June 9, 2023 · Dumb and Dumber (1994) · Comedy · 1:04:48

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Casting What-Ifs

Bill SimmonsMentions there are casting what-ifs where they tried to shove different people into roles, but doesn't specify alternatives▶ 9:51

Most Rewatchable Scene

Bill SimmonsWhen they realize what's in the suitcase, leading into the Snow Owl benefit sequence - about 20 minutes of content starting when they discover the money▶ 22:41
Jennifer LawrenceThe limo scene on the way to the airport with Mary Swanson, including the 'I got worms' exchange and Lloyd's awkward hug▶ 21:19

Big Kahuna Burger Award

Bill SimmonsThe Super Hot Peppers▶ 26:37
Jennifer LawrenceSuper Hot Peppers, though also mentions the laxative and tea▶ 26:38

Den of Thieves Benihana Award

Bill SimmonsThe hotel in Aspen - the whole posh, snowy outdoor scene▶ 28:09
Jennifer LawrenceDiscussed the aerial road trip shot (similar to Ace Ventura) and the hotel scene in Aspen with the sense of relief when they're finally warm and fed▶ 27:49

Butch's Girlfriend Award

Bill SimmonsThe confusing kidnapping plot, specifically Mary Swanson's character being attracted to Harry while supposedly mourning her missing kidnapped husband▶ 28:37
Jennifer LawrenceThe kidnapping plot - finds it very confusing, especially the logic of Mary dating while married and the poorly planned airport briefcase drop▶ 29:12

Ron Burgundy Flute Award

Bill SimmonsThe gas station scene where he's with the FBI lady▶ 33:20
Jennifer LawrenceThe gas station scene where he's with the FBI lady▶ 33:15

Is There a Better Title?

Bill SimmonsSuggests 'Who do you think was dumber?' or 'I think the dumbest' as potential titles▶ 33:31
Jennifer LawrenceNo better title - admits to being bad at titles▶ 33:26

Best Quote

Bill SimmonsIdentified three main quotes that entered pop culture: 'So you're telling me there's a chance', 'Just when I think you couldn't be possibly any dumber, you do something like this and totally redeem yourself', and 'Our pet's heads are falling off'▶ 33:40
Jennifer LawrenceOur pet's heads are falling off▶ 34:03

Dion Waiters Award

Bill SimmonsMike StarrThe bad guy who dies from eating the peppers - only in like four scenes▶ 40:17
Jennifer LawrenceTerry GardnerTerry Gardner as the drunk aunt trying to set up Mary and Harry▶ 40:30

Half-Assed Internet Research

Bill SimmonsJim Carrey refused to shoot alternate ending with Hawaiian Tropic girls; Clint Eastwood told Jeff Daniels he liked the movie and the bathroom scene happened to him; Big gulps scene was improvised with non-actors; Lloyd's watch says 'Casino Alarm Chronograph' (fake Casio brand)▶ 51:05

Apex Mountain

Bill SimmonsJim CarreyYes for Jim Carrey (after three movies in a row), Yes for Keanu Reeves (Speed and this movie same year), No for Farrelly Brothers (There's Something About Mary was their apex), No for Aspen▶ 52:26
Jennifer LawrenceJim CarreyAce Ventura was Jim Carrey's apex mountain, not this movie▶ 52:31

Racehorse Name Award

Bill SimmonsSeabass▶ 53:47

Is This Movie Better With

Bill SimmonsKathryn HahnCatherine Han▶ 55:15
Jennifer LawrenceKathryn HahnCatherine Han▶ 55:20

Probably Unanswerable Questions

Bill SimmonsThree questions: 1) Is spilling salt really bad luck? 2) Do snow owls really need protection? 3) How much money was in the suitcase? (estimates $500,000 based on their spending)▶ 55:33
Jennifer LawrenceAgrees the suitcase contained around $500,000, discusses the weight of money and poor suitcase lock quality▶ 56:49

Coach Finstock Life Lesson

Jennifer LawrenceTake opportunities as they come▶ 1:00:13

Who Won the Movie

Jennifer LawrenceJeff DanielsJeff Daniels - chose him over Jim Carrey because he appreciates the understated straight man performance▶ 1:00:40

Movies Referenced (25)

Title (year)LinksMentionsMentioned byFirst
Twilight (2008)IMDb ↗Lb ↗14Bill Simmons, Jennifer Lawrence▶ 35:10
Winter's Bone (2010)IMDb ↗Lb ↗4Jennifer Lawrence, Bill Simmons▶ 23:42
This Is the End (2013)IMDb ↗Lb ↗3Bill Simmons▶ 5:58
Casino (1995)IMDb ↗Lb ↗2Bill Simmons▶ 51:57
Fargo (1996)IMDb ↗Lb ↗2Bill Simmons▶ 15:01
Fifty Shades of Grey (2015)IMDb ↗Lb ↗2Jennifer Lawrence▶ 37:54
Liar Liar (1997)IMDb ↗Lb ↗2Bill Simmons▶ 11:40
Moon (2009)IMDb ↗Lb ↗2Jennifer Lawrence▶ 33:10
Neighbors (2014)IMDb ↗Lb ↗2Bill Simmons▶ 5:58
Phone Booth (2002)IMDb ↗Lb ↗2Bill Simmons▶ 24:15
Road Trip (2000)IMDb ↗Lb ↗2Jennifer Lawrence▶ 10:27
The Cable Guy (1996)IMDb ↗Lb ↗2Bill Simmons▶ 8:43

Directors Referenced (4)

NameLinksMentionsMentioned byKnown ForFirst
Clint EastwoodIMDb ↗Lb ↗4Bill SimmonsMillion Dollar Baby, Gran Torino, Unforgiven▶ 4:34
John ColoradoIMDb ↗Lb ↗2Bill SimmonsHancock▶ 30:23
John HughesIMDb ↗Lb ↗2Bill SimmonsPlanes, Trains & Automobiles, Uncle Buck, The Breakfast Club▶ 10:15
Paul BellanyIMDb ↗Lb ↗1Bill SimmonsStardust▶ 0:00

Actors Referenced (38)

NameLinksMentionsMentioned byKnown ForFirst
Jim CarreyIMDb ↗Lb ↗27Bill Simmons, Jennifer LawrenceAce Ventura: Pet Detective, Bruce Almighty, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind▶ 2:16
Jeff DanielsIMDb ↗Lb ↗12Bill Simmons, Jennifer LawrenceThe Squid and the Whale▶ 9:16
Lauren HollyIMDb ↗Lb ↗4Bill Simmons, Jennifer LawrenceDumb and Dumber▶ 12:25
Chevy ChaseIMDb ↗Lb ↗3Jennifer Lawrence, Bill SimmonsMemoirs of an Invisible Man, Caddyshack, National Lampoon's Vacation▶ 39:06
John CusackIMDb ↗Lb ↗3Bill SimmonsHigh Fidelity, 1408▶ 39:36
Amy SchumerIMDb ↗Lb ↗2Bill SimmonsI Feel Pretty▶ 41:12
Cam NeelyIMDb ↗Lb ↗2Bill SimmonsDumb and Dumber, Stuck on You▶ 17:47
Chris FarleyIMDb ↗Lb ↗2Bill Simmons, Jennifer LawrenceTommy Boy▶ 5:18
Crash Test DummiesIMDb ↗Lb ↗2Bill SimmonsThe Spy Who Dumped Me, Dumb and Dumber▶ 25:34
Danny TrejoIMDb ↗Lb ↗2Bill SimmonsMachete, From Dusk Till Dawn, Predators▶ 54:49
Tim RobbinsIMDb ↗Lb ↗2Bill Simmons, Jennifer LawrenceMystic River, The Player, Howard the Duck▶ 40:57
Adam and the AntsIMDb ↗Lb ↗1Bill SimmonsAnt-Man, Hot Fuzz▶ 25:44

Writers Referenced (2)

NameLinksMentionsMentioned byKnown ForFirst
Judd ApatowIMDb ↗Lb ↗1Jennifer LawrenceThe King of Staten Island, Knocked Up▶ 5:39
Roger EbertIMDb ↗Lb ↗1Bill Simmons▶ 11:46