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Go And See Cheech And Chong In Hey Watch This
Many a mis-spent childhood can be put down to smoking your life away watching Cheech and Chong and other cult classics. Hey Watch This is the reunion of those famous potheads that found their way in to the hearts and minds of lots of people. Anyone who was a fan of their music or their movies will instantly connect with this latest release.
The stage show has been turned in to a movie of sorts with behind the scenes interviews. It proves they have lost none of the characteristics that made us laugh so much. It is bound to make you wonder why they ever stopped working as a pair. Tommy Chong does offer up one answer to that question as he says “you can’t make a rich Mexican work”. Obviously their success meant that they had no need or inclination to continue with what they were doing.
What is refreshing is the performance by Shelby, Tommy’s wife who was co-star in the films. She takes the stage in San Antonio where the video was filmed and plays does a great warm up for the men. She could easily have had a solo career on the stage herself had she wanted it.
When you see Tommy on stage it’s easy to see where she gets it from because he has great comedy timing. There are some scenes that will blow you away whether you were a fan from years ago or you have just come across them. The hardest thing when trying to tell get across what is good about something like this is not giving away the jokes or stories.
Without going in to detail, Tommy’s tales of when he was but in jail for selling bong pipes are definitely not to be missed. He certainly has some interesting views on the legal system and the way in which judges operate. His take on the book of creation from the bible is refreshingly original and can only be put down to years of drug use.
Cheech Marin should not be forgotten though because his time on the stage is equally funny and entertaining. He has of course been in the public more than Tommy with over twenty Hollywood movies and a string of top class tv series to boast of.
It’s never as entertaining though as when they are both on stage together. It’s a travesty that these two have not worked side by side for so long. Fans that see this will surely want to see them repeat the performance in more venues than just San Antonio where this was filmed.
There can be little doubt that both parties are very gifted comedians and are privilege to a special connection with their fans. A rapport like that is hard to replicate in any field and one that lasts as long is a treasure to behold. Hey Watch This is not original buy any stretch of the imagination but it’s timeless. There are smokers everywhere that will be grateful for this release.
I will be a spectator for the next few months, and luckily there are a number of awesome DVD movies coming out just in time. Movie Downloads Would you walk into a music store and take a CD off the store shelf and walk out without paying’ The Correct WayInsert the AWeber opt-in form on your site.