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"A Star is Burns" is the 18th episode of The Simpsons
Synopsis Springfield adopts Marge's proposal to launch a film festival, and she is placed on a panel to judge each short film produced by the townspeople. Also on the panel is the New York City critic Jay Sherman, who is the star of another animated series, The Critic. Sherman's stay at the Simpsons' house proves problematic, as Homer begins to suspect Marge prefers Jay and does not really respect Homer. Thus, Marge gives him a spot on the panel, in place of Martin Scorsese. On the night of the festival, the panel comes into deadlock, between members bribed by the untalented contestant C. Montgomery Burns and those who honestly support Barney's touching film about alcoholism, titled Pukahontas. Homer, originally supporting Hans Moleman's film Man Getting Hit by Football (which he liked because it was funny, even though it was just a clip of Moleman being hit in the groin with a football), is convinced to look into his heart and resolve the deadlock by voting for Barney's film (which he initially missed before the deadlock occurred when getting a beer). Later on, Burns' attempt to buy an Academy Award loses out to another version of Man Getting Hit by Football, starring George C. Scott. Trivia Controversy The episode has been subject to some controversy, as some viewers saw it as a mere thirty-minute advertisement for The Critic. Indeed, James L. Brooks was involved in the production of both shows. Among the fiercest critics of the Simpsons episode was creator Matt Groening himself, who promptly removed his name from the credits. In response, Brooks labelled Groening a "gifted, adorable, cuddly ingrate." On the sixth season DVD, Groening is conspicuously absent from the cast and crew commentary on this episode. Quotes Smithers: He's unavailable. Burns: Then get me his non-union Mexican equivalent! later Listen, Senor Spielbergo, I want you to do for me what Spielberg did for Oskar Schindler. Spielbergo: Er, Schindler es bueno, Senor Burns es el diablo. Burns: Listen, Spielbergo, Schindler and I are like peas in a pod:we're both factory owners, we both made shells for the Nazis, but mine worked, dammit! Now go out there and win me that festival! Homer: Marge, are we Jewish? Marge: No, Homer. Homer: Woohoo! Homer produces an entire sucking pig and cuts himself a slice Charles Bronson: lying in a hospital bed "I wish I was dead...oy. Barney Gumble: My name is Barney and I'm an alcoholic. (cut to reveal Barney sitting around Girl Scouts instead of Alcoholics Anonymous members) Lisa: Mr. Gumble, this is a Girl Scout meeting. Barney: Is it, or is it you girls can't admit you have a problem. Bart: Uh-oh, I smell another cheap cartoon crossover. Smithers: Uh, no! They're saying "Boo-urns". Boo-urns! Mr. Burns: Are you saying "Boo" or "Boo-urns"? (crowd boos him and throws their drink and snacks on him) Hans Moleman I was saying "Boo-urns". Homer: thinking Hmm...Barney's movie had heart, but "Football in the Groin" had a football in the groin. Vendor: Beer here. Homer: I'll take ten. Burns: We did twenty takes, and that was the best one. Anthony Hopkins: as Hannibal Lecter William Shatner: as Captain Kirk Homer: Exaactly. Heh, heh. does a double-take Bumblebee Man: Exellenté! Clip from film McBain: Have you ever noticed how men always leave the toilet set up? (no reaction from audience) That's the joke! Audience Member: You suck McBain! McBain pulls out machine gun and fires upon the audience, screams of pain are heard McBain: Now here is my Woody Allen impression, I am a neurotic nerd who likes to sleep with little girls! Surviving audience member: Hey McBain! That really sucked! McBain pulls out a grenade and throws it at the audience, it explodes, killing many. End clip Rainier Wolfcastle: My new movie is me, standing in front of a brick wall for 90 minutes. It cost 80 million dollars. Jay Sherman: How do you sleep at night? Rainier Wolfcastle: On top of a pile of money, with many beautiful ladies. Jay Sherman: Just asking. Yeesh! Rainier Wolfcastle:(walks up to Sherman) Sherman! I just realized you insulted me! Now you will die! (gets out a machine gun) Jay: Uh, check check, your shoe's untied. Rainier Wolfcastle: From up here they appear to be tied. But I will go in for a closer look. (Rainier bends over as Jay hails a taxi) Jay: Taxi! To the airport! (the cab drives off. The scene dissolves to nighttime with Rainier still looking at his shoes) Rainier Wolfcastle: On closer inspection, these are loafers. God: ''gives the OK sign through the clouds'' Okilly-dokilly. Marge (through voice over): You can stay with us, and enjoy the sights and sounds of the country. Homer (through voice over): Marge, is this a pimple or a boil? Marge (through voice over): Just a minute, Homer! Oh, look what you made me write. (Later on, Jay meets up with Marge and Homer at the airport) Marge: Hello, I'm Marge Simpson, and this is my husband, Homer. Jay: Oh, nice to meet you, Marge. I saw your hair from the plane. And you must be the man who didn't know if he had a pimple or a boil. Homer: It was a gummy bear. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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