surely we need something to argue over before phish starts playing again?
send me your list of 50 movies (or fewer), with a top 10 separated out (i'll weigh those more heavily), and using a system i promise will be entirely biased and unfair, i will create the Master List of 64 films in competition, and the brackets.
UncleEb, if you send me what you used for the album playoffs, i'll see if can type it up full of movies.
Rules:
fiction films only! the last thing we need is a debate over which grateful dead documentary is the best movie ever.
movies must have had a U.S. theatrical release (but may originate from any country).
movies must be features (not shorts, i.e. no shorter than about 78 minutes).
i think that's it.
send me your lists if you want to play...
Quote from: cactusfan on May 02, 2012, 03:02:50 AM
Rules:
fiction films only! the last thing we need is a debate over which grateful dead documentary is the best movie ever.
movies must have had a U.S. theatrical release (but may originate from any country).
movies must be features (not shorts, i.e. no shorter than about 78
I was going to bitch and say that a lot of great movies never saw a theatrical release, but then I did some quick research and found out that The Boondock Saints did have a week-long run at five theaters, so I guess it still counts.
After my test today I'll work on compiling a list.
List sent. Clearly I'm bored in the airport lounge.
Quote from: PIE-GUY on May 02, 2012, 01:58:04 PM
List sent. Clearly I'm bored in the airport lounge.
precisely the sort of dedication we need around here.
Pretty sure uncleeb is in LA on some business trip, so you might have to wait a few days on hearing from him.
IN.
Will send list shortly
Quote from: goodabouthood on May 02, 2012, 03:20:20 PM
Pretty sure uncleeb is in LA on some business trip, so you might have to wait a few days on hearing from him.
i'll wait at least through the weekend anyway to give y'all a chance to send in lists. without which this isn't going to work too well.
Will send ASAP.
i will get a list in, but not being able to put american movie on there will suck.
Quote from: mirthbeatenworker on May 02, 2012, 07:44:44 PM
i will get a list in, but not being able to put american movie on there will suck.
you could always try to sneak Coven in there.
Quote from: cactusfan on May 02, 2012, 08:09:49 PM
Quote from: mirthbeatenworker on May 02, 2012, 07:44:44 PM
i will get a list in, but not being able to put american movie on there will suck.
you could always try to sneak Coven in there.
I haven't actually seen Coven, but I'll bet there are several films that will make the bracket that I'd vote Coven over on principle alone.
Quote from: PIE-GUY on May 02, 2012, 08:19:35 PM
Quote from: cactusfan on May 02, 2012, 08:09:49 PM
Quote from: mirthbeatenworker on May 02, 2012, 07:44:44 PM
i will get a list in, but not being able to put american movie on there will suck.
you could always try to sneak Coven in there.
I haven't actually seen Coven, but I'll bet there are several films that will make the bracket that I'd vote Coven over on principle alone.
bound to happen.
on another note, Lord of The Rings is three seperate movies, as are the Godfather movies, Star Wars movies, etc.
so don't vote for a whole trilogy as one movie.
While I understand the Godfather is technically a trilogy, in no universe does III make my list.
I'll only play if Space Jam makes the cut.
Quote from: PIE-GUY on May 02, 2012, 09:52:23 PM
While I understand the Godfather is technically a trilogy, in no universe does III make my list.
if it made anyone's list, i would fear for their immortal soul.
Bittersweet Motel is hands down, the best documentary ever made!!!!!
Quote from: PIE-GUY on May 02, 2012, 09:52:23 PM
While I understand the Godfather is technically a trilogy, in no universe does III make my list.
III does not exist, after seeing it I quickly downed a bottle of vodka and sparked a fatty in hopes of erasing all traces of it from my memory.
This is tough....it's not like bands or albums where you have a CD collection to go through. Going to forget a ton of movies.
List sent. I threw in a couple oddball picks and intentionally left off some movies that I know are classics but I've not seen in so long that, honestly, I forget what my exact opinion of them would be. Also, there are other classics I just haven't seen.
Started working up my list last night.
This should be interesting.
Predicting Empire Strikes Back to make it to the final four.
Also, Should we maybe take over the Movie Club sub forum?
Quote from: rowjimmy on May 03, 2012, 01:09:23 PM
Predicting Empire Strikes Back to make it to the final four.
:facepalm:
i feel like when i send my list in cactusfan is going to grade it, suggest revisions, and send it back to me.
Shit. I just realized I forgot to put Billy Madison on my list.
Think I'm joking?
Quote from: rowjimmy on May 03, 2012, 01:09:23 PM
Predicting Empire Strikes Back to make it to the final four.
You won't catch me voting against it.
list submitted, and yes, Cabin Boy is on there.
Quote from: mirthbeatenworker on May 03, 2012, 02:17:40 PM
list submitted, and yes, Cabin Boy is on there.
"I leave a cabin boy, but when I return I shall be a cabin
man!"
Quote from: mirthbeatenworker on May 03, 2012, 02:17:40 PM
list submitted, and yes, Cabin Boy is on there.
yes it is. but don't worry. perhaps unbelievably, that is far from the most astounding entry.
Quote from: rowjimmy on May 03, 2012, 01:09:23 PM
Started working up my list last night.
This should be interesting.
Predicting Empire Strikes Back to make it to the final four.
Also, Should we maybe take over the Movie Club sub forum?
sub forum is a good call, so the match-up threads don't clutter things up around here.
and yes, that's a good prediction. Empire, plus plenty of Kubrick and Coppola.
but with only six lists in so far, there's little else definitive yet...
Will submit my list later tonight, this should be fun, and i see The empire strikes backing making it all the way final two
Quote from: cactusfan on May 03, 2012, 03:55:15 PM
Quote from: mirthbeatenworker on May 03, 2012, 02:17:40 PM
list submitted, and yes, Cabin Boy is on there.
yes it is. but don't worry. perhaps unbelievably, that is far from the most astounding entry.
Do tell.
I'm such not a movie buff that it would be dumb for me to try to make a list of 50 movies.
1. the big lebowski
2. dazed & confused
3. Mitchell (mst3k version)
4. Yanni - live at the acropolis
5. ???
Quote from: kellerb on May 03, 2012, 07:04:12 PM
3. Mitchell (mst3k version)
This makes Driving Miss Daisy look like Bullitt.
wakka chicka wakka chicka
wakka chicka wakka chicka wakka chicka wakka chicka
Thank God they merged successfully. My heart was in my throat!
Want a Beer? Some of 'em got cigarette butts in 'em.
Not even close to a movie buff but I will start putting a list together!
Quote from: whatapiper on May 03, 2012, 10:13:34 PM
Not even close to a movie buff but I will start putting a list together!
Quote from: kellerb on May 03, 2012, 07:04:12 PM
I'm such not a movie buff that it would be dumb for me to try to make a list of 50 movies.
1. the big lebowski
2. dazed & confused
3. Mitchell (mst3k version)
4. Yanni - live at the acropolis
5. ???
i don't think you have to worry about this competition ending up with us arguing between Ozu's Tokyo Stories and Renoir's Rules of The Game. it's all about what YOUR favorite movies are. surely you guys have at least ten movies you love, whatever they may be. mirth has already admitted to putting in Cabin Boy, after all.
pm sent.
predicting The Big Lebowski to win it all.
it's still anyone's game.
we've got enough submissions now to make things interesting.
but more lists would be great.
i'll let it go through the weekend, but try to send me something by monday, and i'll start putting together the match-ups.
so i guess for you procrastinators who like a deadline, monday night is it.
Quote from: EdBanky on May 04, 2012, 04:42:15 PM
predicting The Big Lebowski to win it all.
Not a bad horse to back. It's definitely on the top of my list.
List sent! That was fun, but a pain in the ass to narrow down a top 10, and a top 50 even.
Quote from: mistercharlie on May 04, 2012, 05:46:17 PM
Quote from: EdBanky on May 04, 2012, 04:42:15 PM
predicting The Big Lebowski to win it all.
Not a bad horse to back. It's definitely on the top of my list.
Quote from: mistercharlie on May 04, 2012, 05:46:17 PM
Quote from: EdBanky on May 04, 2012, 04:42:15 PM
predicting The Big Lebowski to win it all.
Not a bad horse to back. It's definitely on the top of my list.
It made my 50 but not my 10, I don't think.
Aside from the top three, my ten was somewhat interchangeable with much of the list.
Quote from: rowjimmy on May 04, 2012, 09:31:16 PM
Quote from: mistercharlie on May 04, 2012, 05:46:17 PM
Quote from: EdBanky on May 04, 2012, 04:42:15 PM
predicting The Big Lebowski to win it all.
Not a bad horse to back. It's definitely on the top of my list.
It made my 50 but not my 10, I don't think.
Aside from the top three, my ten was somewhat interchangeable with much of the list.
I'd pretty much agree, just depends on my mood.
My top 2 are rock solid.
This is going to be fun...
Like RJ said, I'm also predicting 'Empire' to make it to the final four. Hell, it might even win it all. Wouldn't surprise me. I know it's going to be hard for me to vote against it. It's definitely in my top 5.
I also expect Godfather I and II to make a deep run. As stated earlier, part III never happened in my world.
Casino and Goodfellas are up there on my list as well. Not sure how those two they rank on you guys' lists though. I grew up on those movies. They were probably the first graphic, rated 'R' movies I watched.
I'll start working on my list tomorrow.
This is an AWESOME idea, btw...
I'm interested to see how many comedies make an appearance.
Quote from: mehead on May 05, 2012, 12:26:55 PM
I'm interested to see how many comedies make an appearance.
if The Hangover makes it on here, I'm not playing.
List submitted.
I can't wait to start disagreeing with everyone.
Quote from: mistercharlie on May 06, 2012, 08:55:11 PM
List submitted.
I can't wait to start disagreeing with everyone.
i'm not looking forward to losing more hair when a poorly written kids movie about fighting bad guys in space makes it to the top.
Quote from: mirthbeatenworker on May 06, 2012, 09:12:50 PM
Quote from: mistercharlie on May 06, 2012, 08:55:11 PM
List submitted.
I can't wait to start disagreeing with everyone.
i'm not looking forward to losing more hair when a poorly written kids movie about fighting bad guys in space makes it to the top.
Surely no one is nominating Total Recall.
Quote from: mirthbeatenworker on May 06, 2012, 09:12:50 PM
Quote from: mistercharlie on May 06, 2012, 08:55:11 PM
List submitted.
I can't wait to start disagreeing with everyone.
i'm not looking forward to losing more hair when a poorly written kids movie about fighting bad guys in space makes it to the top.
Don't worry, there's no way Empire will be able to beat Godfather and Godfather II, plus It's got Lebowski to contend with.
Quote from: rowjimmy on May 06, 2012, 09:30:17 PM
Quote from: mirthbeatenworker on May 06, 2012, 09:12:50 PM
Quote from: mistercharlie on May 06, 2012, 08:55:11 PM
List submitted.
I can't wait to start disagreeing with everyone.
i'm not looking forward to losing more hair when a poorly written kids movie about fighting bad guys in space makes it to the top.
Surely no one is nominating Total Recall.
But dude, that chick had three boobs!!
No respect for Kubrick or Kurosawa? I love Empire but damn.
Quote from: mistercharlie on May 06, 2012, 09:32:56 PM
Quote from: rowjimmy on May 06, 2012, 09:30:17 PM
Quote from: mirthbeatenworker on May 06, 2012, 09:12:50 PM
Quote from: mistercharlie on May 06, 2012, 08:55:11 PM
List submitted.
I can't wait to start disagreeing with everyone.
i'm not looking forward to losing more hair when a poorly written kids movie about fighting bad guys in space makes it to the top.
Surely no one is nominating Total Recall.
But dude, that chick had three boobs!!
Three tits? That's awesome.
Quote from: rowjimmy on May 06, 2012, 09:57:14 PM
Quote from: mistercharlie on May 06, 2012, 09:32:56 PM
Quote from: rowjimmy on May 06, 2012, 09:30:17 PM
Quote from: mirthbeatenworker on May 06, 2012, 09:12:50 PM
Quote from: mistercharlie on May 06, 2012, 08:55:11 PM
List submitted.
I can't wait to start disagreeing with everyone.
i'm not looking forward to losing more hair when a poorly written kids movie about fighting bad guys in space makes it to the top.
Surely no one is nominating Total Recall.
But dude, that chick had three boobs!!
Three tits? That's awesome.
(http://www.i-mockery.com/minimocks/total-recall/16.gif)
(http://www.filmsquish.com/guts/files/images/2001_a_space_odyssey_1.JPG)
Quote from: mirthbeatenworker on May 06, 2012, 09:12:50 PM
Quote from: mistercharlie on May 06, 2012, 08:55:11 PM
List submitted.
I can't wait to start disagreeing with everyone.
i'm not looking forward to losing more hair when a poorly written kids movie about fighting bad guys in space makes it to the top.
I didn't put Spaceballs on my list. In fact, I didn't put any Mel Brooks on my list...
Quote from: mehead on May 05, 2012, 12:26:55 PM
I'm interested to see how many comedies make an appearance.
I found that I kept adding comedies to my list.
Quote from: aphineday on May 06, 2012, 10:36:44 PM
Quote from: mirthbeatenworker on May 06, 2012, 09:12:50 PM
Quote from: mistercharlie on May 06, 2012, 08:55:11 PM
List submitted.
I can't wait to start disagreeing with everyone.
i'm not looking forward to losing more hair when a poorly written kids movie about fighting bad guys in space makes it to the top.
I didn't put Spaceballs on my list. In fact, I didn't put any Mel Brooks on my list...
Shit. I forgot about Spaceballs. Did include History of the World Pt. I though. Blazing Saddles is damn good too.
Quote from: barnesy305 on May 06, 2012, 09:37:48 PM
No respect for Kubrick or Kurosawa? I love Empire but damn.
kubrick is well represented. kurasawa might not have a dog in this race. not sure yet. in fact, i don't think there's going to be a single movie from outside the U.S./England.
i'll try to get this all going by monday night. or so.
Quote from: aphineday on May 06, 2012, 10:36:44 PM
Quote from: mirthbeatenworker on May 06, 2012, 09:12:50 PM
Quote from: mistercharlie on May 06, 2012, 08:55:11 PM
List submitted.
I can't wait to start disagreeing with everyone.
i'm not looking forward to losing more hair when a poorly written kids movie about fighting bad guys in space makes it to the top.
I didn't put Spaceballs on my list. In fact, I didn't put any Mel Brooks on my list...
I keep slacking off, but I'm gonna try to make my list tonight.
That being said, I'm not so sure I'd include Spaceballs, but Young Frankenstein and Blazing Saddles would surely be in my top fifty.
Quote from: ytowndan on May 07, 2012, 12:27:56 AM
Quote from: aphineday on May 06, 2012, 10:36:44 PM
Quote from: mirthbeatenworker on May 06, 2012, 09:12:50 PM
Quote from: mistercharlie on May 06, 2012, 08:55:11 PM
List submitted.
I can't wait to start disagreeing with everyone.
i'm not looking forward to losing more hair when a poorly written kids movie about fighting bad guys in space makes it to the top.
I didn't put Spaceballs on my list. In fact, I didn't put any Mel Brooks on my list...
I keep slacking off, but I'm gonna try to make my list tonight.
That being said, I'm not so sure I'd include Spaceballs, but Young Frankenstein and Blazing Saddles would surely be in my top fifty.
you have about 2 hours from right now to send in any last lists...
and so it begins.
i gave this first round 6 days. it'll be shorter for subsequent rounds.
the top 10 seeds, in order:
The Godfather
The Godfather Part II
The Empire Strikes Back
Pulp Fiction
Apocalypse Now
The Big Lebowski
The Shining
Goodfellas
Full Metal Jacket
Raiders of The Lost Ark
seeds were determined by number of votes, with added weight given to top 10 movies.
any movie with only 2 or 3 votes, none in the top 10, were cut. if a movie had 3 votes with one in the top 10, it's in.
5 movies with only two votes, but one in a top 10, were randomly selected from a larger group of such movies.
otherwise, any movie with at least 4 votes made it in. 48 movies had 4 or more votes.
The Godfather and Apocalypse Now were each on 11 lists (of 16 or 17 or so). but Apocalypse only appeared in 3 top 10s. the Godfather appeared in 7 top 10s, the most of any movie. Empire Strikes Back and Godfather 2 each appeared in 6 top 10s. The Shining appeared on 10 lists, but only 2 top 10s.
Dr. Strangelove appeared on only 3 lists, but on every one it was a top 10.
Easy Rider, Reservoir Dogs, Alien and Ghostbusters all appeared on 5 lists, but in no top 10s. any movie with at least 6 votes also showed up in at least one top 10.
i'd like to upload the spreadsheet with the brackets, but it's an xls file and can't be uploaded? please advise.
Quote from: cactusfan on May 08, 2012, 04:12:50 AM
i'd like to upload the spreadsheet with the brackets, but it's an xls file and can't be uploaded? please advise.
Try going into excel. Do File > Print, so you get the pop-up window. Then on the dropdown list for the printer, change it to Adobe PDF instead of your physical printer.
i cant wait to see the brackets and know how many easy passes the star trek movies got.
note to self: Wk4pg will be difficult to read for most of May.
Quote from: mirthbeatenworker on May 08, 2012, 08:55:54 AM
i cant wait to see the brackets and know how many easy passes the star trek movies got.
That was done intentionally, right? :police:
here you go:
So I'm pissed at myself and everyone else for forgetting to include South Park: Bigger, Longer, and Uncut.
6 days? did i say 6 days? that's outrageous.
let's call this first round on saturday around noon.
Quote from: cactusfan on May 10, 2012, 03:35:09 PM
6 days? did i say 6 days? that's outrageous.
let's call this first round on saturday around noon.
sweet, only made it through 1/5th last night. good work bro!
Quote from: susep on May 10, 2012, 04:44:40 PM
Quote from: cactusfan on May 10, 2012, 03:35:09 PM
6 days? did i say 6 days? that's outrageous.
let's call this first round on saturday around noon.
sweet, only made it through 1/5th last night. good work bro!
i was sensing a a cessation of commenting and voting. if you'd prefer it go the whole 6 days, it's fine with me.
I changed the polls to allow people to change their votes.
What's the point of all this arguing if people can't change their mind?
I changed one vote - I was embarrassed to admit it earlier, but I will now. I voted for Airplane! at first because my eyes glanced at Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas and my mind read "Leaving Las Vegas" which would definitely not get my vote. Glad I was able to change it.
Quote from: rowjimmy on May 11, 2012, 01:28:41 PM
I changed the polls to allow people to change their votes.
What's the point of all this arguing if people can't change their mind?
thanks. i missed that box when i was cranking all of these out.
Quote from: cactusfan on May 11, 2012, 02:34:24 PM
Quote from: rowjimmy on May 11, 2012, 01:28:41 PM
I changed the polls to allow people to change their votes.
What's the point of all this arguing if people can't change their mind?
thanks. i missed that box when i was cranking all of these out.
No worries.
Quote from: mirthbeatenworker on April 05, 2012, 08:27:04 PM
i am also going to have to ask Max Power to refrain from voting. :police:
ser dude.
QuoteLast Active: May 09, 2012, 11:06:33 AM
thanks for playing.
Quote from: cactusfan on May 31, 2012, 01:02:11 PM
thanks for playing.
Thanks for putting it together.
Thanks, cactus! This was fun! :clap:
Next bracket: Phish Jams
Quote from: danje on May 31, 2012, 08:44:38 PM
Next bracket: Phish Jams
just one song at a time. first we vote on the top 64 Tweezers. then we pit them against each other. violence ensues.
Quote from: cactusfan on June 01, 2012, 02:58:09 AM
Quote from: danje on May 31, 2012, 08:44:38 PM
Next bracket: Phish Jams
just one song at a time. first we vote on the top 64 Tweezers. then we pit them against each other. violence ensues.
How about a bracket where the eastern region is all Phish jams and the western region is all Dead jams? The final would be the best phish jam vs. the best gd jam.
Quote from: cactusfan on May 31, 2012, 01:02:11 PM
thanks for playing.
Thanks for hosting!
Quote from: mistercharlie on June 01, 2012, 04:43:55 AM
Quote from: cactusfan on June 01, 2012, 02:58:09 AM
Quote from: danje on May 31, 2012, 08:44:38 PM
Next bracket: Phish Jams
just one song at a time. first we vote on the top 64 Tweezers. then we pit them against each other. violence ensues.
How about a bracket where the eastern region is all Phish jams and the western region is all Dead jams? The final would be the best phish jam vs. the best gd jam.
Although I say the outcome of the final is a foregone conclusion, seeing the respective regions unfold would be fun.
Best between song banter.
Quote from: barnesy305 on June 01, 2012, 09:44:10 AM
Best between song banter.
We're gonna play everyone's favorite game: Take one big step back!
Quote from: barnesy305 on June 01, 2012, 09:44:10 AM
Best between song banter.
http://youtu.be/hfzHcGU2Hjc (http://youtu.be/hfzHcGU2Hjc)
Quote from: PIE-GUY on June 01, 2012, 09:46:27 AM
Quote from: barnesy305 on June 01, 2012, 09:44:10 AM
Best between song banter.
We're gonna play everyone's favorite game: Take one big step back!
You see all these people up front are getting horribly crushed. Just move back some. Then all your friends up front won't be real bug eyed.
Quote from: barnesy305 on June 01, 2012, 09:50:37 AM
Quote from: PIE-GUY on June 01, 2012, 09:46:27 AM
Quote from: barnesy305 on June 01, 2012, 09:44:10 AM
Best between song banter.
We're gonna play everyone's favorite game: Take one big step back!
You see all these people up front are getting horribly crushed. Just move back some. Then all your friends up front won't be real bug eyed.
Don't blame me for this pun...
Quote from: rowjimmy on June 01, 2012, 11:26:33 AM
Quote from: barnesy305 on June 01, 2012, 09:50:37 AM
Quote from: PIE-GUY on June 01, 2012, 09:46:27 AM
Quote from: barnesy305 on June 01, 2012, 09:44:10 AM
Best between song banter.
We're gonna play everyone's favorite game: Take one big step back!
You see all these people up front are getting horribly crushed. Just move back some. Then all your friends up front won't be real bug eyed.
Don't blame me for this pun...
It's...it's snowing. Merry Christmas!