Round the World with Dolemite

On this bonus episode Chris thought he was throwing a softball to his friends, the cult classic Dolemite. A recognizable so bad it is good staple, right? Well, not so fast. Mad Dragon & Spike Matthews have less than flattering things to say about Dolemite. Perhaps this is why they’re not using their real names? Of course, there are few characters in the film that have real names. We’re looking at you Creeper. What is this PMOG? Michael Keaton, Pierce Brosnan & Tom Baker walk into a bar… There’s a sequel? Yup. The Human Tornado. Who is Dolemite? Rudy Ray Moore. Spike thinks one of the cops looks like John Cleese. Spike also wonders if Shatner attended the same acting school as the folks in this film. Our reviewers have issues understanding English while discussing Jet Li, so Mad suggests we talk in Greek. Spike says anybody who thinks early Doctor Who sets & props are rough, should have a look at this film. Spike says that every time some says “Dolemite,” he hears catamite and sets the tone. Dolemite looks like Simon Cowell with his high-waist pants. Sorry, it’s a sign of your age. Spike wonders if one of Dolemite’s girls is a Mohel? Instead of a Dolemite sex scene, Mad would rather watch Twilight. Mad compares the gun play in Dolemite to the lack of anyone getting shot in Star Wars. Hash tag: #DolemiteShotFirst Mad wonders who is the audience for a Blaxploitation film. Mad schools everyone in The Quiet Man, “a perception of an ethnic group by people who have no connection with the culture.” Mad says a better film to watch would be Blazing Saddles. Lip sync is terrible in the film and it reminds Spike of Top of the Pops. He mentions the “Martha’s Harbour” incident. Dolemite performs The Signifying Monkey. How big is Dolemite’s bow tie? Here’s an estimate. Chris wonders why kung fu is so terrible in the early movies, like The Octagon. Our reviewers debate the loyalty of the club employees much like the Deathstar contractors discussion in Clerks. If your name is Spike and you want the Dolemite soundtrack. Chris says the kung fu in this film is like watching marionettes do the Matrix. It reminds Spike of Joe 90. That John Cleese cop looks like Kriss Kross with his backward jeans. The Mad TV “Dolemite” sketch. Mad recommends Tangerines. Spike suggests that you watch Spirited Away. Thanks so much for listening! We really appreciate it. We also love feedback, so let us know how we’re doing on twitter or iTunes. We’d love to hear from you. Support Film Frown on Patreon