Half in the Bag Soundtrack (

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Rating: 9.30/10 from 5100 votes
Tags: vcr repair
Alternate Names:
Title in Español:

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Title in Italiano:

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Title in Português:

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Synopsis

Half in the Bag is a Movie Review Show hosted by two VCR repairmen named Mike Stoklasa and Jay Bauman and broadcasted from the home of one of their customers, Harry S. Plinkett.

Stoklasa's and Bauman's plan is to extend their work on Plinkett's broken VCR as long as they can while charging him unreasonable amounts of money, effectively robbing the man. The Show can go on as long as the two self-proclaimed "frauds" can trick Plinkett into paying them for doing nothing.

They have gone out of their way so far in protecting themselves from honest work by retrieving the lost VCR, going back in time and murdering people. Along the way they met lots of other people in Plinkett's home, have traveled all across Milwaukee and even America, living through tons of wacky adventures.

The main focus of the show though are the conversations Mike and Jay have about movies they saw, conventions they've been to and their experiences with all of it. Since they both have a background of making videos and movies (together), their analysis of movies exceeds into discussing the technical aspects of them as well as talking about the story.

After retelling the personal impression movies made on them, explaining how those feelings are based in what the movie is and giving the viewers a general opinion on movies, that are like the one they just saw, they briefly state, if they'd recommend the movie or not.

Convention coverage, on the other hand, is mostly a report of things they experienced going to Movie/Comic/Game/TV conventions. In these segments, they'll always have footage and interviews of where they were invited to and comment on the culture and the people, that go to those things.

A lot of Mike and Jay's opinions tend to differ strongly from popular opinions, which makes them unique in the Internet Reviewer Culture.

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User reviews

Edward Anderson
6/10

The seamless integration of the soundtrack into the overall presentation of Half in the Bag is commendable. The music transitions between segments are smooth and enhance the viewing experience. It's clear that the creators of the show understand the importance of a good soundtrack in establishing the atmosphere and pacing of each episode.

Patricia Thomas
2/10

I found the band sonora of Half in the Bag to be lacking in originality and depth. It felt like generic background music that did not enhance the viewing experience or add any emotional impact to the show. The music did not seem to match the tone or themes of the conversations about movies and conventions, which made it feel disconnected and unmemorable.

Richard Parker
5/10

The soundtrack of Half in the Bag perfectly complements the quirky and offbeat tone of the show. The music selection enhances the comedic moments and adds an extra layer of entertainment to the reviews. It's evident that a lot of thought and effort went into choosing the right tracks for each episode.

Stephanie Rodriguez
6/10

The variety of music genres featured in the Half in the Bag soundtrack is impressive. From upbeat and energetic tunes to more mellow and introspective melodies, the soundtrack manages to capture the diverse range of emotions and themes explored in the show. It keeps the audience engaged and sets the mood for each segment effectively.

Laura White
1/10

The repetitive nature of the soundtrack became distracting and monotonous after a few episodes. It felt like the same few tracks were being used over and over again, creating a sense of predictability and boredom. The lack of variety in the music choices made it difficult to stay engaged with the show and added to the overall feeling of mediocrity in the production value of Half in the Bag.