Talk:Pee-wee's Big Adventure

What did Pee-Wee call his bike????

My Dad asked me to scour the internet to find out what Pee-Wee called his bike, or what the bike type is called. I dunno why in the world he would want to know that, but, if you know, let me know. thanks. BokeATong

He would frequently speak to it as though it were a sentient, responsive being, but I'm pretty sure he never gave it a name. He simply referred to it as "my bike". Claude (talk) 17:34, 4 February 2008 (UTC)

"Shhhhhh! I'm listening to reason"

This line, spoken by Pee Wee somewhere in the movie, is also the title of a Gatsbys American Dream song on their 2005 album Volcano. Leo Collin 02:31, 6 January 2006 (UTC)

I added this information along with several other similar examples into the article. I wasn't sure if I should put it as a sub heading under Trivia...I ended up putting it under a new section but if someone else feels it belongs under trivia, that's fine with me. Amazinglarry 00:00, 23 May 2006 (UTC)

Inspired By a Jamaican Film?

I have never heard of this and can find no references to this anywhere on Google, what is your source?

Family Guy Ref

Should this not be in the pop culture references and not in the general trivia? Family Guy was referencing the film, not featuring it. Chewbacca1010 17:46, 14 September 2006 (UTC)

K, I changed it. From the looks of this discussion, I figured I'd be waiting here a while. Chewbacca1010 17:51, 14 September 2006 (UTC)

Snapcase Hidden Track

I added a bit to the trivia including the fact that the "I'm a loner" line was used on Snapcase's Progression Through Unlearning. CharlieP216 16:47, 19 April 2007 (UTC)

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BetacommandBot (talk) 16:34, 8 March 2008 (UTC)

Moved Pop Culture References because of no proof

I will leave them here for right now. The popularity of Pee-wee's Big Adventure has led to a number of subtle references in popular culture. Notable examples include:

• Jonathan Blitstein's 2007 film Let Them Chirp Awhile contains a scene in which the main character, Bobby (played by Justin Rice of the popular band Bishop Allen) discovers his friend's dog has been stolen from a nearby fire hydrant. This scene is filmed shot for shot with the scene in which Pee-wee discovers his bike has been stolen.
• Gatsbys American Dream released a song called "Shhhhhh! I'm Listening to Reason" on their 2005 album, Gatsbys American Dream and the Volcano. The title of the song is a reference to a line that Pee-wee says to Francis during their first encounter early in the movie.
• The Get Up Kids have a song called "I'm a Loner, Dottie, a Rebel," which references the excuse Pee-wee uses to avoid going to the drive-in with Dottie. The line is later repeated by Mickey. The song was first released on a 7" in the Post-Marked Stamps series on Tree Records. It was later re-recorded and included on the band's 1999 album, Something to Write Home About.
• Snapcase uses the actual audio from the "I'm a loner Dottie, a rebel" scene as a hidden track on their Progression Through Unlearning album.
• A Wisconsin-based theater troupe, Alamo Basement, took their name as an overt nod to the film.
• Au Revoir Simone is the name of a Brooklyn-based indie pop band. Their name comes from the scene in which Pee-wee says goodbye to Simone at the bus station.
• A radio DJ who played indie rock on WLFM in Appleton, WI and WHPK in Chicago also used the name Amazing Larry circa 1997-2001.
• "Large Marge" was also the name of a Simpsons episode.
• The basic structure of the bicycle chase scene - through the back lots of Warner Bros. studios - was recreated for the climax of the Kevin Smith film, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back.
• In the episode of Kappa Mikey, (named "Lost in Transportation") Mikey does a dance referring to the dance that Pee-wee did for the bikers in the bar.
• Family Guy had a scene where Peter uses a breakfast machine very similar to the one in this movie, except that instead of preparing breakfast, it simply shot Peter with a revolver.
• An episode of Duckman referred to this movie and to Paul Reubens' later arrest for masturbating in a movie theater when Duckman and his sidekick Cornfed were on the run from the IRS and hiding in a biker bar. Duckman managed to irritate the bikers and, before they could beat him up, the song "Tequila" came on the jukebox. Cornfed suggested that Duckman do what Pee-wee Herman did in that movie, and Duckman responded "That's disgusting! And secondly, I'm not in the mood."
• The breakfast machine music was used in a VISA commercial.

Wildroot 17:52, 6 April 2008 (UTC)

GA review

GA review (see here for criteria)

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Prose needs some work, otherwise pretty good article.

1. It is reasonably well written.

   a (prose): b (MoS):

   I've suggested a number of places where the prose is less than readable.

2. It is factually accurate and verifiable.

   a (references): b (citations to reliable sources): c (OR):

3. It is broad in its coverage.

   a (major aspects): b (focused):

4. It follows the neutral point of view policy.

   Fair representation without bias:

5. It is stable.

   No edit wars etc.:

6. It is illustrated by images, where possible and appropriate.

   a (images are tagged and non-free images have fair use rationales): b (appropriate use with suitable captions):

7. Overall:

   Pass/Fail:

Comments

• Lead, last sentence of the second paragraph is awkward. Consider rewording the last phrase, perhaps "...was a financial and critical success and became a cult film."
• Lead feels just a bit skimpy, perhaps pad a bit with one or two sentences? Maybe the amount the film earned worldwide?
• Plot section, first paragraph, second sentence is awkward, especially the second phrase. A high-profile campaign to do what?
• Same section and paragraph, next sentence. What insanity? Why is he insane?
• Same section, next paragraph, does Pee-Wee later learn that Marge is a ghost? The sentence is clumsy, consider rewording.
• Same section and paragraph, third sentence, consider explaining who the "they" are, making it explicit that it's Pee-Wee and Simone.
• Same section and paragraph, sixth sentence, do you mean "Fearing they are trying to kill him..."?
• Same section and paragraph, I'd put the "Daniel Lichtblau is generally credited with inventing..." in a footnote, and it needs a reference.
• Spell out Brothers in Warner Bros.
• Explain EMTs, not all readers will understand the abbreviation
• Plot section, last paragraph, who is Dottie? She hasn't been mentioned before.
• Production section, first paragraph, third sentence is awkward, consider rewording, perhaps to "Ruebens claims that Pollyanna is his favorite film."
• Production section, second paragraph, first sentence is POV (only a matter of time...) and awkward. Consider just deleting, and rewording the next sentence to "When Paul Ruebens and the producers of PWBA saw Tim Burton's work on Vincent and Fanrkenweenie, which had received critcal acclaim, they decided that Burton would be an excellent director for their film."
• Same section and paragraph, last sentence is awkward, consider rewording. Perhaps "After hiring Burton to direct, Ruebens, Phil Hartman and Michael Varhol reworked the script again."
• Same section, third paragraph, second sentence, what is the significance of the executives yelling?
• Same section and paragraph, third sentence, I have no idea what is trying to be expressed here.
• Same section and paragraph, I also don't understand the fourth sentence.
• Same section and paragraph, sixth sentence, I believe you mean "composed a film score before", not "composed a film before"
• Same section and paragraph, last sentence is awkward, consider rewording. Perhaps "At the time, Elfman was the lead singer of Oingo Boingo, but the working relationship between Burton and Elfman would continue for most of Burton's films." and put the exceptions in a footnote.
• Cast section, Paul Reubens subsection, last sentence is awkward, consider rewording to "... traveling across America in search of it."
• Cast section, Elizabeth Daily subsection, the tenses are off on the verbs in the first two sentences. Consider "declines to be her boyfriend" in the first sentence, and "Pee-wee thinks of himself as "a loner, a rebel." in the second.
• Cast section, Diane Salinger subsection, last sentence is awkward, consider rewording to something like "At the end of the film, Simone is dating a French man instead of Andy."
• Cast section, Judd Omen subsection, last sentence tense is off. Should be "However, Pee-wee ends up inviting..."

I've put the article on hold for seven days to allow folks to address the issues I've brought up. Feel free to contact me on my talk page, or here with any concerns, and let me know one of those places when the issues have been addressed. If I may suggest that you strike out, check mark, or otherwise mark the items I've detailed, that will make it possible for me to see what's been addressed, and you can keep track of what's been done and what still needs to be worked on. Ealdgyth - Talk 18:01, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

Looks good, passing it for GA now! Ealdgyth - Talk 18:31, 25 May 2008 (UTC)

The screenshot needs a fair use rationale or it needs to be removed from the article. If you need help, look to WP:FILM style guidelines-images. --Nehrams2020 (talk) 07:46, 26 May 2008 (UTC)

Ok I fixed it.—Wildroot (talk) 00:14, 1 June 2008 (UTC)

References in Batman Returns and UHF?

There are supposed to be references to Pee Wee's Big adventure in both Batman Returns and UHF movies but I cannot seem to find either one. Can someone post it here. it might also be worth noting that a quick shot of the 1966 Batmobile makes it into this movie. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.49.62.252 (talk) 15:16, 23 June 2008 (UTC)

Tour de France

Who is the girl that is giving Pee Wee the crown in the opening dream sequence? She is not listed in the cast. It seems like eeryone else in the movie is listed but her... I know, it's a silly question, I think she looks like Julianne Moore. Leandra1969 (talk) 05:20, 5 July 2008 (UTC)Leandra

Siskel from Siskel & Ebert called this one of the worst movies of 1985.

[1] Might be interesting to note that big name critics crapped all over this movie when it came out. SashaNein (talk) 20:54, 3 September 2008 (UTC)

Thanks, I put it in to the article. —Wildroot (talk) 22:44, 23 September 2008 (UTC)

GA Reassessment

This discussion is transcluded from Talk:Pee-wee's Big Adventure/GA1. The edit link for this section can be used to add comments to the reassessment.

Article was listed as a Good article on May 25, 2008.

Comments

• The lead section should be longer than four sentences.
• The plot is at 819 words. Should be between 400-700 per WP:PLOT.
• Cast list shouldn't have boldface per WP:MOSBOLD.
• Fails "Factually accurate and verifiable". The "Cast" section is unsourced and has oringal research.
• Most sources are primary sources from the DVD audio track and some from IMDb and Amazon.
• The release and reception doesn't cover what it could/should. More reviews could be added, more information about its box office performance. More material from the book Burton on Burton could probably be added. There's many more sources that could be looked at. [2]

At this time I don't feel that it meets the GA criteria|GA criteria. —Mike Allen 21:38, 27 February 2010 (UTC)

The Alamo Mission in San Antonio actually has a basement.

I'm unsure of the time construction frame, but in a recent episode of Must Love Cats featuring Ci-Ci, the Alamo's official feline mascot, the host was led to the Alamo's basement to meet the cat after harassing her on the grounds proved fruitless. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.32.178.14 (talk) 19:02, 10 March 2012 (UTC)

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