"Mos Eisely Spaceport ... it's a fucking shithole."

June 17, 2010 5:32 PM

50 Impressions in Two Minutes and Classic Movie Lines (neither of which are precisely what you think), followed by acting master classes with Kevin Spacey, Ralph Fiennes, Michael Caine, Al Pacino, Robert DeNiro, and, last but certainly not least, Marlon Brando. All by Peter Serafinowicz, who you may know as Spaced's Duane Benzie or Shaun of the Dead's Pete. (Thanks, iridic!)
posted by WCityMike (26 comments total)

Also Peter Serafinowicz's YouTube channel (RSS).
posted by WCityMike at 5:35 PM on June 17, 2010

"Mos Eisley Space Bar, it's a fucking shithole."

Okay, that alone was worth it.
posted by griphus at 5:37 PM on June 17, 2010

That was great!
posted by chunking express at 5:41 PM on June 17, 2010

Oh voice of Darth Maul, is there no-one you can't impersonate?
posted by acanthous at 5:44 PM on June 17, 2010

Okay, color me surprised: I thought "the voice of Darth Maul" was just a comic bit. But he was indeed Darth Maul's voice. Lucas ... did something right?
posted by WCityMike at 5:48 PM on June 17, 2010

"Peter Serafinowicz, who you may know as Spaced's Duane Benzie or Shaun of the Dead's Pete."

I don't know him as either of those, but I do know him as the host of Look Around You. Thanks, WCityMike. ThWCityMike.
posted by Eideteker at 5:58 PM on June 17, 2010 [4 favorites]

Fran?
posted by infinitewindow at 6:00 PM on June 17, 2010

I've been greeting my friends with a hearty "HELLLLLLLOOOOOOOOO, Mildred!" ever since I saw this.
posted by MegoSteve at 6:03 PM on June 17, 2010

Eideteker: "Peter Serafinowicz, who you may know as Spaced's Duane Benzie or Shaun of the Dead's Pete."

I don't know him as either of those

Oh, my goodness. Anyone who hasn't seen Spaced or Shaun of the Dead ... I envy them, for they have two great gems left in the universe that they've yet to discover. Spaced's on Hulu if that's an option for you.
posted by WCityMike at 6:09 PM on June 17, 2010 [1 favorite]

The Michael Caine one is my favorite, but I also like his takes on game shows: Heads or Tails, Who would like to win £100?

But nothing beats the Butterfield Karaoke Bar.

So come down to Butterfield Karaoke. Where dreams become memories. Guaranteed.
posted by zippy at 6:29 PM on June 17, 2010

Actually, I lied. I have seen Spaced. On Hulu, no less. I just completely don't remember his character.
posted by Eideteker at 6:44 PM on June 17, 2010

Actual Michael Caine masterclass. (Much funnier after seeing Peter's impression.) And also, Kevin Spacey imitates just about everybody (except Peter).
posted by Halloween Jack at 6:45 PM on June 17, 2010

Butterfield Diet Plan and Rings & Tings are two of my favorites.
posted by djb at 6:47 PM on June 17, 2010

Doing Darth Maul
posted by smackfu at 7:10 PM on June 17, 2010

Wogan stoned
posted by motty at 7:16 PM on June 17, 2010

He committed... youicide at me. And I laughed.
posted by e.e. coli at 7:29 PM on June 17, 2010

I don't know him as either of those, but I do know him as the host of Look Around You.

I know him as the host of The Peter Serafinowicz Show. (I've never been very creative...)
posted by inigo2 at 8:21 PM on June 17, 2010

double, though it's always fun to see him.
posted by LobsterMitten at 8:59 PM on June 17, 2010

Kitchen Gun is one of the funniest things I've seen in a while.
posted by The Great Big Mulp at 9:32 PM on June 17, 2010 [1 favorite]

He also did this.
posted by obiwanwasabi at 9:52 PM on June 17, 2010 [2 favorites]

LobsterMitten: double, though it's always fun to see him.

Well, fortunately there's just one double. Although the double-filter didn't trigger.

Eideteker: Actually, I lied. I have seen Spaced. On Hulu, no less. I just completely don't remember his character.

Duane was the guy with the abnormally deep voice who used to be Tim's best friend but endedd up stealing his girlfriend. Remember the paintball standoff? That's him.
posted by WCityMike at 10:18 PM on June 17, 2010

He also directed one of the best music videos I've seen in ages.
posted by bpm140 at 12:56 AM on June 18, 2010 [4 favorites]

That first one was really painful. Oy.
posted by stevil at 10:01 AM on June 18, 2010

bpm140: WHAT WAS THAT? What the hell was that? We just watched it and now Pirate-Bartender-Zombie-Monkey is clutching his head and blankly muttering "I don't even know how to contextualize that" as he wanders around the living room.

I mean... what was that? Who was that? It had me shrieking with laughter, but I have no idea what was going on.
posted by Lexica at 11:01 PM on June 18, 2010

I Am Not Legally Entitled to Call This Butter.
posted by Quantum's Deadly Fist at 8:03 AM on June 19, 2010

Lexica: bpm140: WHAT WAS THAT? What the hell was that? We just watched it and now Pirate-Bartender-Zombie-Monkey is clutching his head and blankly muttering "I don't even know how to contextualize that" as he wanders around the living room.

I didn't have as much of a problem with it, but after reading Grant Morrison's Invisibles and Filth maxiseries, my brain's WTF?!?!?!?! immunities have been profoundly boosted.
posted by WCityMike at 4:01 PM on June 19, 2010