Shame of the Jungle (1975)

This adult cartoon, originally made in France, was rewritten by SNL writers and redubbed by SNL stars. Murray was one of these voices.

Bunn - I've seen this fucker and it's quite amazing. Every dusty video store in the early to mid 80's had a copy of this. It was the porno film it's okay to rent out. I can't exactly remember much of the story, but it had a monkey called Cheapo who continuously masturbates throughout the film. Known to us British folk as "Jungle Burger". Finally one film that I have seen and GayDave hasn't. Ha ha ha.

Dave - No, I haven't seen it but I definately remember the video cover - all torpedo tits n'all. It was in the store that I used to work at and although I don't remember the effect it had on me at such a young age, I will claim for amusements sake that it gave me a boner.

Dogs/Slaughter (1976)

Neither of us have seen it but Leonard Maltin (and he knows movies like no other) calls it a "low budget yawner."

A Bird for All Seasons (1979)

Neither of us have seen it and cannot find any information on it either.

Meatballs (1979)

Murray's breakthrough movie was this dumb comedy set at a Canadian summer camp. It was directed by Ivan Reitman who would become a long time collaborator with Bill.

Bunn - See, when I had my fixation with 80's cheesy comedies, I never managed to pick up a copy of this, which is a shame as it looks pretty good. Although I suspect that it's not as good as Screwball Hotel or Hot Dog The Movie. Both of which don't star Bill, but what the hell.

Dave - Bloody great! If you can look past Murray's dodgy friendship with a small boy who likes to 'work out' with him then it's a wicked comedy. It's not as good as these type of movies that followed but don't forget it's the precursor and so is allowed a little leeway...

Mr Mike's Mondo Video (1979)

A cinematic oddity if ever there was one... a pastiche of magazine television shows that flits between subjects frequently. It was originally compiled by Michael O'Donoughue for broadcast on late night TV but was never shown.

Neither of us have seen it but Roger Ebert called it "garbage" and went on to claim that nobody would laugh at it even after they were bribed to do so. Guess he didn't like it then...

Caddyshack (1980)

The ultimate snobs vs slobs movie has Rodney Dangerfield deciding to buy out and develop over a posh golf club because they wouldn't allow him membership. Chevy Chase appears as the resident ladies man and Murray is the homicidal gameskeeper permanently at war with a Sooty-esque gopher.

Bunn - Ah!!!Fantastiche. Been a hell of a long time since I saw it but it brings back childhood memories of skiving school and watching cheap movies-Caddyshack always a fave. All I can really remember is the chocolate bar/piece of shit scene in the swimming pool, and that's legendary.

Dave - This movie contains one of my all-time greatest Murray moments - him pumping the water hose at the sight of old ladies. Guess you have to see it to find it funny. Anyway, I saw this film yonks ago but firmly in the front of my mind is our boy Bill battling the hand puppet gopher. Cinema doesn't get any better than this...

Loose Shoes/Coming Attractions (1980)

A collection of film and TV parodys that sounds very akin to Kentucky Fried Movie and Amazon Women on the Moon.

Neither of us have aseen it but Leonard Maltin says that it's "(a) very mixed bag of spoofs of coming-attractions previews, some hilarious, some duds."

Where the Buffalo Roam (1980)

Murray takes the role of Raoul Duke while Peter Boyle is Doctor Gonzo in this adaptation of Hunter S. Thompson's seminal work Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.

Neither of us have seen it but Leonard Maltin says "(it) will baffle those unfamiliar with his work and insult those who are" while Roger Ebert says "this is the kind of bad movie worth seeing." Go figure.

Stripes (1980)

Murray and Harold Ramis, faced with very few options, join the army and all hell breaks loose. John Candy also appears.

Bunn - Haven't seen this and don't really want to for some reason. Looks like a shit sandwich to me, although I am under the impression from Davey boy that it's "brilliant" - I very much doubt that, but maybe I'll actually take the time out to watch it and let you know what I think.

Dave - Another brilliant movie from Murray's CV, can he do no wrong? It begins as near painfully funny and kinda loses it as the plot moves on but is still well worth seeing. Plus it has the John Candy mud wrestling scene which must go down as another landmark piece of cinema.

Tootsie (1982)

Murray appears uncredited as Dustin Hoffman's sleazy room-mate in the ultimate cross-dressing comedy.

Bunn - Okay, I've only ever seen the front cover to this decided that never in my entire fucking life would I ever subject myself to this vile cancerous arsepiss of a film - like, EVER. I know you're not supposed to judge a book by it's cover, but when the cover makes me retch, I'm not about to pay attention to the film, now am I?

Dave - It has been a very long time since I last saw Tootsie, I can definately remember Murray at his unshaven dishevelled best though. Shame he didn't wear a dress as well, I would have liked that.

Ghostbusters (1984)

Who hasn't seen this film? At one point, it was one of the most popular movies of all time. Three scientists team up to battle the paranormal and end up saving the world. Hurrah!

Bunn - Well, hey, it's why we call the site "The Genius Contingent". Like Dave says, we've all seen it, we've all got our faviorite parts. It's everything you could want in a movie. Oh, well, not everything. It doesn't have breasts. Almost there.

Dave - Oh god, what a great movie. I think I would seriously contemplate killing in order to see it on the big screen as, alas, I was too young first time around (*sigh*). But anyway, everyone's seen it and everyone knows Murray rocks like the funky ass diva he is. Nuff said.

Nothing Lasts Forever (1984)

Zach Gilligan plays an artist who experiences not only a trip to the moon but a visit to a New York City of the future... Murray is involved but nobody quite knows how.

Neither of us have seen this but Leonard Maltin called it a "strange, occasionally entertaining comedy..." But what the fuck does he know. You tell us what it's like.

The Razors Edge (1984)

After a great deal of comedy success, Murray wanted to prove that he could 'do' acting as well. Thus he stars in this very serious adaptation of the Sommerset Maughn novel concerning the war and, y'know, other serious, like, stuff.

Neither of us have seen it (though Dave does own it) but Leonard Maltin (our old friend) says of it "ambitious, if anachronistic... still an interesting film."

Little Shop of Horrors (1986)

Murray was so devestated by the flop that was The Razors Edge he took four years off to contemplate life or something. However he reappeared halfway through these wilderness years with a brief masochistical cameo in this carnivorous herb musical. Altogether now - "candy bar, candy bar, caaaaaaandy bar."

Bunn - Okay, imagine the worlds most visciously scented pile of shit. Then imagine that pile of shit made runny by someone pissing on it. There is no difference between that image and this horrendous hulk of herpes infested nan sucking musical jug of fucking cockwater.

Dave - This film has such a good cast, Murray, Martin, Moranis, Belushi, Candy... and Murray more than holds his own against this wealth of eighties comedy success stories. Ignore Bunn and his dislike, he just doesn't understand.

Scrooged (1988)

Directed by Richard 'Lethal Weapon 1,2,3,4' Donner, Murray is Frank Cross, a heartless old bastard of a TV Exec who learns the true meaning of Christmas after being visited by three ghosts of Christmas Eve. Mmmm, that sounds like a book I once read at school. I wonder if they know about it...

Bunn - Okay, I'm better now. Ah, the wonderful Scrooged. Saw it quite a while ago but I love the Dickens novel anyway. Yeah, a nice film with all the right ingredients But like I said, it's been a while but it should be on this Christmas so I shall endeavour to update my opinion.

Dave - This is a very strong contender for best Murray movie ever. He is fucking superb and his permanently pissed-off scowl means the film never becomes too sentimental - even when the whole cast is singing 'Put a Little Love in Your Heart' straight to camera and Murray is holding the poverty line mute child who just spoke for the first time since his dad died it never... OK it does. But Bobcat Goldthwait is in it, and Carol Kane beats up Bill with a toaster so how can you complain?

Ghostbusters 2 (1989)

They come back from retirement, swop jokes and japes, play Jackie Wilson to a walking Statue of Liberty and save New York once again. These guys are great...

Bunn - Now, I think I saw this one on the big screen first time around. I'm sure I did. Anyway, yeah, fine, adequate but it'll never beat the first. Not by a long shot.

Dave - I saw this at the pictures and spent most of the time having popcorn fights. It's one of those annoying films that is neither good nor bad, just average. And as we all know an average Murray movie is a bad movie because it means Bill is not being good or bad, just average. Therefore Bill is being bad because an average Murray movie is a bad movie.

Quick Change (1990)

Murray, Geena Davis and Randy Quaid pull of the ultimate bank robbery yet, having successfully escaped with their ill-gotten gains, find it impossible to leave the country. Murray co-directed this comedy of errors with Howard Franklin and, to this date, has been his only foray into directing.

Bunn - Okay, I've only seen the first 25 minutes of this film and, like Dave says, it's fucking genius. I will make a concerted effort to finally watch the end of it though.

Dave - This must go down in history right now as having the greatest bank robbery ever put on film. It is truly a work of unmitigated genius and has to be seen to be believed - it's a shame, then, that the second half and their attempts to get to the airport pales in comparison. It's not that it's not great, it is, it's just that it can never live up to the brilliance of the first forty five minutes. This is another contender for the greatest Murray movie.

What About Bob? (1991)

Bad boy Bill is an agoraphobic nutzoid who follows his shrink, Richard Dreyfuss, on holiday and ends up being loved by all.

Bunn - The premise is shitty????? Take back those foul words, David as this film is pure unadulterated God. Although I don't know that it's essentially my faviorite but it's easily in the top 3. Or 5. I never know. Murray as a nutter. Can it get any better? Oh, I really want to watch this now. I'm all pumped for some hot Murray action. Fuck.

Dave - OK, the premise is a little shitty but this is one of Murrays finest pieces of work. It's geniunely funny but is often cruelly overlooked by most people. Unfortunately I've only seen it once and can't go into much more detail than I already have. But, yeah, watch it and be very amused.

Groundhog Day (1993)

Our man Bill is an obnoxious (does he ever play it differently) weather man who finds himself reliving the same day over and over again.

Bunn - Magic. Fucking wonderful. I think I've probably seen this film about the same amount of times as Bill relives the same day. Literally. It's every persons dream, to live the same day over and over again and to do whatever you like. Best bit - the continuous Ned Ryerson/whisling bellybutton guy (who plays him?) and his and Bills' scenes. Love it.

Dave - The guy's name is Stephen Tobolowski and is in every film ever made - you just can't remember any of them. But still... I'm gonna stop citing each film as possibly Murray's best as almost all of his films are great - this is exceptionally good though and he excels as the sonofabitch waking up every morning to find it the day before again. The movie really is flawless - from his attempts at suicide, to using his knowledge to shag every woman around, to effortlessly prediciting every minuscule event and still not offering any explanation for his situation. Brilliant, fucking brilliant.

Mad Dog and Glory (1993)

Role reversal time in actor land as Robert DeNiro plays a meek, cowardly cop who inadvertedly saves gangster Murrays's life and finds himself with Uma Thurman as a thank you present.

Bunn - pfnah

Dave - This is an odd little movie but thoroughly enjoyable none the less. DeNiro is excellent as the mild mannered policeman while Murray is superb as the gangster who also does stand-up. Fancy getting Uma Thurman as a present... all I ever get is underwear. Hey Dad - It's my birthday soon and I think I've decided what I want...

Ed Wood (1994)

Murray plays a supporting role in Tim Burton's biography of the worlds worst film director. He appears as transvestite Bunny Beckenbridge to Johnny Depp's Ed Wood and Martin Landau's Bela Lugosi.

Bunn - Hmmmmmmm...yes, I did like this, but not as a Bill Murray film, more as a charming straight faced account of Woods ineffectual life and career and his triumphant celebration of the American Dream. Something like that, anyway.

Dave - This is a wonderful, wonderful movie - genuinely sweet and funny. Johnny Depp is superb as the eternally optimistic Wood and a whole host of supporting actors do nothing but complement him. Murray is outstanding, and I finally got to see him in a dress. Yay!

Kingpin (1996)

Woody Harrelson takes Amish lad Randy Quaid to the US bowling championship where he faces his arch nemesis - the personification of evil that is Murray. This was the Farrelly Brothers second movie (after Dumb and Dumber but before There's Something About Mary).

Bunn - Fantastic movie and Bill is outstanding once more, although not as good as Chevy Chase who as we all know isn't in this movie but nevertheless should be mentioned because he's wonderful and we all love him. Especially in Vegas Vacation. Anyway, yeah - this movie rocks like a Whitesnake concert - that is, a samll amount of rock but generally a good time is had by all. Love the landlady who is pure filth (which I like) and it has Blues Traveller at the end, oh, and clearly the wonderful Vanessa Angel as well. Woof Woof. Fuck, I've had an accident.

Dave - Murray is in full on obnoxious mode again as he lies, cheats, steals and is generally dastardly to anyone nearby - that's just how we like it folks. This is a movie that will no doubt offend or sicken most people - just look at how Harrelson gets out of paying his rent - but it's also extremely funny and very easy to watch. Plus you get Vanessa Angel and her fridge tactics...

Larger Than Life (1996)

OK, check this out for a plot - Bill inherits an elephant and has to take it across the country. Yup, that's it.

Bunn - Bill Murray, you have some serious explaining to do. I haven't watched it and although I shall not rant on about how poor it looks, I urge you or anyone to tell me to watch it because I don't think I could subject my delicate eyes to the paoin and misery that is this fucking film I mean, come on, a man and a fucking elephant - what do you do? Kill the fucking elephant. Simple. Shit, kill me before I have to sit through 90 minutes of this ruthless cuntrag of a piece of cinema.

Dave - It's nice to know that Murray is not infallible, that he is still human and is still capable of turning out shit like this every now and then, I think it's what makes him so endearing. But yeah, this bites. Sure Murray is funny, and he says some funny things and does some funny stuff but ultimately it's a turgid pile of bobbins. Matthew McConaughey is pretty cool as the paranoid truck driver, though.

Space Jam (1996)

Bill plays himself opposite a whole plethora of stars (Bugs, Daffy, Yosemite, Tweety etc.) who must team up with NBA superstar Michael Jordon to save the universe from some alien beasties.

Bunn - Now, I had MASSIVE reservations about this, as it's that whole animated cartoon characters /humans thing which didn't work in Pete's Dragon, nor in Mary Poppins so I haven't bothered to check this out as yet. But, everyone I have spoken to says it's really good, so I might just bite the bullet and go and see it.

Dave - Picture the scene: Murray appears on the basketball court. A member of the crowd says 'hey, I didn't know Dan Aykroyd was in this picture.' The audience guffaws. I'm telling you, it's a stroke of genius. Although Marvin the Martian wasn't in it enough, he's very under-rated as an actor you know.

The Man Who Knew Too Little (1997)

Bill gets mistaken for a spy and blunders around Clouseau stylie whilst believing he is just in a role playing game.

Bunn - Looks like dental toss to me. I've lost the ability to rant. Oh, lord, help me. I tell you what- I'm actually going to check this out and let you know.

Dave - A friend of mine knows the director of this, Jon Amiel, and says he's quite a nice guy. Even that can't stop me from thinking it's utter dogshit. Mind you, I watched it when I was feverishly ill and was convinced there was a fat guy called Phil and two identicle twins sat on my chest so perhaps I should give it a second go. Actually no, it's still gonna be crap.

With Friends Like These (1998)

No idea whatsoever I'm afraid. We got the filmography of the Internet Movie Database and I personally suspect that this is an alternative title for Wild Things but there is no proof. Can anyone help us out?

Wild Things (1998)

Many twists and turns deep in the Southern states everglades as people die, fuck and get fucked all in the name of greed. Murray plays a distinctively dodgy lawyer who works for pretty much everybody - that everybody being Matt Dillon, Kevin Bacon, Denise Richards, Neve Cambell et al.

Bunn - Okay, firstly I am going to tell you about the film, then I'm going to tell you about Neve Campbell. Here we go....the film is outstanding - so many twists and turns and you never really know who's good, who's bad, who's dead, who's alive. Well, you do. But, anyway - wonderfully scripted piece of cinema that I really want to see again, simply for the beauty that is Neve. Oh, how I used to organise my days around watching Party of Five, for wonderful you as well as Jennifer who was radiant, but never as jaw droppingly radiant as the exceptionally well put together Neve. Then on to your blossoming film career where you teased us with the possibility of seeing more flesh but you never do. You little minx. And, contrary to Dave's opinion (after all - he lusts after the manky Fairuza Balk) you do smile - I've seen you do it in all your films and also in Party of Five. You do it because you are happy. There's a good girl.

Dave - Murray is the best thing about this very entertaining comedy masquerading as a serious neo-noir. It's just a shame it has that fucking sour faced wench Neve Cambell and her refusal to smile ever is in it. Christ, the moment she even appears happy in any film longer than that painful reluctant smile she occasionally sneaks out will be a wonderful moment for the world... sorry, good film this.

Rushmore (1998)

Bill supports again as a self-styled millionaire who somehow ends up in a battle of wits with a 15 year old over the love of a kindegarten teacher. And yes, it's as odd as it sounds.

Bunn - Haven't seen it yet. looks fab. Will watch it after I finish watching every episode of Party of Five back to back. Mmmmmmmmm......

Dave - This is Bill's best work for ages and quite possibly his finest ever. The whole film is stunning from start to finish with perfect performances and a brilliant script. I'm pretty sure that he picked up a Golden Globe for his befuddled millionaire role, however true honours must go to newcomer Jason Schwartzman who has somehow created one of the most unique characters of all time. Truly. Everybody should see this movie (and that includes you, Bunn).

Hamlet (1999)

Bill plays Polonius in this upcoming new version of that story about that guy who wants to screw his mother but instead sends his sister mad. Or something like that. Is this the one with the balcony scene?

Unfortunately this film hasn't been released yet so we can't review it. We could try but it wouldn't be too accurate.

The Cradle Will Rock (1999)

Tim Robbin's new directorial piece is concerned with Orson Welles' attempts to put on a play at the height of the Cuban Missile Crisis. I think.

This isn't out yet either so we, obviously, can't say whether it's gonna be any good or not.

Veek as in Wreck (2000)

This is Bill's new movie, so knew it hasn't finished shooting yet and I'm afraid we don't know anything about it.

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