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The Great 2020 All Time Movie Draft- The judging is heavily biased against me. It’s a hoax! Fake news. (1 Viewer)
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I’ve already selected the category and the pick can’t be moved - happy to take a PM and give my unofficial opinion
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Here are the recent picks that haven't been added to the spreadsheet yet:
11.15 - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) - Animated
11.16 - Young Frankenstein - Best Comedy
12.1 - Get Out - Horror
12.2 - My Heart Will Go On (theme song to Titanic) - Original Song
12.3 - Django Unchained - Western
11.15 - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) - Animated
11.16 - Young Frankenstein - Best Comedy
12.1 - Get Out - Horror
12.2 - My Heart Will Go On (theme song to Titanic) - Original Song
12.3 - Django Unchained - Western
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Charlie Steiner
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Wasn't your hump on the other side?
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I was wondering if/when this would be picked and curious how it will do during judging.
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Andy Dufresne
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Good luck to the judge for the 1950's. There's about 16 movies that could be considered for #1 and I'm sure we all have our favorite(s). What a decade!
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I have about a dozen movies to choose here, but going with Judy who should be in the conversation for Legendary Movie Star. Let me hype it up....
She could do it all, but her life has transcended Hollywood, her sensitive and beautiful performance on screen as Dorothy as a child actress has carried the movie through the decades and her work in Musicals with Mickey, Gene and Co helped create and maintain the genre... her songs on screen are often considered the all time standard and the emotional depth she would bring to the material is always wonderful to watch... she did a magnificent turn in Judgment at Nuremberg adding to her acting chops in the later parts of her career, but her off screen courage and grit as an Entertainer and star were rewarded with her triumphant Grammy Award Winning 1961 Judy at Carnegie Hall performance which imho cemented her as an all time entertainer and icon. A true legend.
Pick 12.05 Judy Garland - Legendary Movie Star
Some Wiki Highlights
She could do it all, but her life has transcended Hollywood, her sensitive and beautiful performance on screen as Dorothy as a child actress has carried the movie through the decades and her work in Musicals with Mickey, Gene and Co helped create and maintain the genre... her songs on screen are often considered the all time standard and the emotional depth she would bring to the material is always wonderful to watch... she did a magnificent turn in Judgment at Nuremberg adding to her acting chops in the later parts of her career, but her off screen courage and grit as an Entertainer and star were rewarded with her triumphant Grammy Award Winning 1961 Judy at Carnegie Hall performance which imho cemented her as an all time entertainer and icon. A true legend.
Pick 12.05 Judy Garland - Legendary Movie Star
Some Wiki Highlights
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No ####. I have about 12 more listed.
Now 60s on the other hand I have found to be quite lacking.
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You just knew I was going to take that, right? I'm in the middle of watching it right now.
I was confident in what I wanted to take up until now. I find myself struggling to decide. Excuse me while I flip a few coins.
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12.07 - Last of the Mohicans - Historical Drama
Not a big fan of this category, so I'll take my favorite movie remaining in it.
The build up to and the final battle between Chingach#### and Magua is still one of the best in cinema. It's visceral and involving each and every time I watch it.
By most accounts, there were on average at least 20 takes for each set-up. Such lengthy shootings (and the ensuing costs) would account for 20th Century Fox sending a Rep to do nothing except stand behind Mann and say, "That's enough Michael, move on."
Reputedly, the Fort William Henry set was constructed at a cost of $6m.
There are three versions with three different running times: the original 1992 release 112 minute version, the 2001 117 minute director's expanded version, and a 2010 director's definitive cut at 114 minutes. The original 1992 release is still the best.
During the siege scenes, large mortars are seen to fire huge cannon balls at the fort. On one day while attempting to capture the projectiles arcking through the air, basketballs spray painted black were actually fired from the mortars. Problem was, most of them either burned up in the barrel or briefly flamed in the air for several feet before falling to earth.
Although the Ft. William Henry massacre actually took place, historical fact differs somewhat from historical fiction. A Col. Munro was in command at the fort and did indeed surrender to Montcalm when General Webb could not arrive in time to reinforce him. The attack by the Hurons after the surrender was directed at the colonial militia and its Indian allies. Munro and the British regulars were at the head of the column under the protection of French soldiers and did not know that the column had been attacked until they arrived at Ft. Edward. James Fenimore Cooper based his novel on reports from survivors of the attack. The British used the attack to stir up the colonials to join in the fight against the French. In all versions of the story except this one, Munro survives and is saved by Hawkeye. Munroe survived in real life as well.
Not a big fan of this category, so I'll take my favorite movie remaining in it.
The build up to and the final battle between Chingach#### and Magua is still one of the best in cinema. It's visceral and involving each and every time I watch it.
By most accounts, there were on average at least 20 takes for each set-up. Such lengthy shootings (and the ensuing costs) would account for 20th Century Fox sending a Rep to do nothing except stand behind Mann and say, "That's enough Michael, move on."
Reputedly, the Fort William Henry set was constructed at a cost of $6m.
There are three versions with three different running times: the original 1992 release 112 minute version, the 2001 117 minute director's expanded version, and a 2010 director's definitive cut at 114 minutes. The original 1992 release is still the best.
During the siege scenes, large mortars are seen to fire huge cannon balls at the fort. On one day while attempting to capture the projectiles arcking through the air, basketballs spray painted black were actually fired from the mortars. Problem was, most of them either burned up in the barrel or briefly flamed in the air for several feet before falling to earth.
Although the Ft. William Henry massacre actually took place, historical fact differs somewhat from historical fiction. A Col. Munro was in command at the fort and did indeed surrender to Montcalm when General Webb could not arrive in time to reinforce him. The attack by the Hurons after the surrender was directed at the colonial militia and its Indian allies. Munro and the British regulars were at the head of the column under the protection of French soldiers and did not know that the column had been attacked until they arrived at Ft. Edward. James Fenimore Cooper based his novel on reports from survivors of the attack. The British used the attack to stir up the colonials to join in the fight against the French. In all versions of the story except this one, Munro survives and is saved by Hawkeye. Munroe survived in real life as well.
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Charlie Steiner
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I believe Andy's pick puts team Gallstein on the clock, and I'm ready to roll.
12.08 Saturday Night Fever - Decade 70's
Saturday Night Fever puts a thin veneer over the New York City of Taxi Driver and shows us a slice of life in a bustling city full of normal people going about their normal lives dealing with their normal problems like leaving the priesthood and their normal dreams like becoming the king of the discotheque.
Disco was already a thing long before this movie came out, so it's merely a spotlight on this cultural phenomenon and not the cause of it. From 20s speakeasys and jazz clubs, through 50's and 60's coffee/beatnick bars, through the post disco club scene that Madonna clawed her way out of and beyond, we've always had a hip, trendy club and music scene, so while the fashions and songs change, the dreams of rising to glory remain constant, and this film is the epitome of what that looked like in the 70's.
For our judges consideration, from a budget of $3.5 million, the film's box office take was $237.1 million, and it was nominated for 11 awards including an Oscar and BAFTA nomination for John Travolta as best actor.
Representing the decade isn't a requirement for this draft, by lucky happenstance this film does. It IS the 70's. BOOM
12.08 Saturday Night Fever - Decade 70's
Saturday Night Fever puts a thin veneer over the New York City of Taxi Driver and shows us a slice of life in a bustling city full of normal people going about their normal lives dealing with their normal problems like leaving the priesthood and their normal dreams like becoming the king of the discotheque.
Disco was already a thing long before this movie came out, so it's merely a spotlight on this cultural phenomenon and not the cause of it. From 20s speakeasys and jazz clubs, through 50's and 60's coffee/beatnick bars, through the post disco club scene that Madonna clawed her way out of and beyond, we've always had a hip, trendy club and music scene, so while the fashions and songs change, the dreams of rising to glory remain constant, and this film is the epitome of what that looked like in the 70's.
For our judges consideration, from a budget of $3.5 million, the film's box office take was $237.1 million, and it was nominated for 11 awards including an Oscar and BAFTA nomination for John Travolta as best actor.
Representing the decade isn't a requirement for this draft, by lucky happenstance this film does. It IS the 70's. BOOM
AAABatteries
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Forgot to reply but I have you down for these 3.
We have judges for 15 out of 50 categories right now.
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12.09 The Usual Suspects - 90s
I don't know anyone who doesn't love this movie and if I did I wouldn't want to know them.
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My sister and I’m only half sold on her myself. I remember after this came out on video, I told her she had to watch it. About 20 minutes into the movie she guessed the twist and thought it was so dumb and obvious. I’m still not sure if someone had told her ahead of time or if she’s just a lot smarter than me.
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Andy Dufresne
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I'm still not sure how to feel about watching Spacey movies.
Doug B
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Wanted this for Gangster Film.
I thought it would ... well, you know
Ilov80s
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And she was probably only 14 at the time. She’s actually definitely smarter than me. She went to Michigan and is a lawyer.
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Put me down for 1950s, 1990s and Original Score and any other misc ones that are needed.
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Andy Dufresne
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It's an okay argument. The one that holds more water with me is that there's more than just that one person involved in the product.
Dr. Octopus
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I mean where would it stop? There's bad people in every sort of entertainment media out there including sports, music, movies, TV....
AAABatteries
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Woz has 90s. I put you down for 50s and Movie Score.
And this is a good point for clarification. @timschochet - for score, it doesn't have to be Original Score, correct?
Ilov80s
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Agreed and it’s even less of a concern for me with actors. They don’t write or create anything, they are just avatars for others peoples ideas and vision.
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