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The Great 2020 All Time Movie Draft- The judging is heavily biased against me. It’s a hoax! Fake news. (2 Viewers)

GallStein selects Julia Roberts (Modern Female Movie Star)

As others have pointed out there is a difference between Movie Star and actor.  Roberts fits the Star category to a T.  She has the look and the star power

Her films have collectively brought box office receipts of over US$2.8 billion, making her one of the most bankable actresses in Hollywood.[2] Her most successful films include Mystic Pizza (1988), Steel Magnolias (1989), Pretty Woman (1990), Sleeping with the Enemy (1991), The Pelican Brief (1993), My Best Friend's Wedding (1997), Notting Hill (1999), Runaway Bride (1999), Erin Brockovich (2000), Ocean's Eleven (2001), Ocean's Twelve (2004), Charlie Wilson's War (2007), Valentine's Day (2010), Eat Pray Love (2010), Money Monster (2016), and Wonder (2017). Roberts was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie for her performance in the HBO television film The Normal Heart (2014). In 2018, she starred in the Prime Video psychological thriller series Homecoming.

Roberts was the highest-paid actress in the world throughout most of the 1990s and in the first half of the 2000s. Her fee for 1990's Pretty Woman was US$300,000; in 2003, she was paid an unprecedented $25 million for her role in Mona Lisa Smile (2003). As of 2017, Roberts's net worth was estimated to be $170 million.  People magazine has named her the most beautiful woman in the world a record five times.

All that wreaks of Movie Star!

Since I am not allowed to post who is up next i will not do so (sorry @higgins)...hahaa

 
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AAABatteries said:
Ok, I think I have a simple solution for this.  It looks like Dr. Octopus had already selected that category anyway.  :lmao:   :lmao:  

I think the pick is just nulled unless I'm wrong about him already having the category filled.

@Dr. Octopus - I edited the spreadsheet to put Scorsese as Modern - apologies if that is wrong.
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I changed him to modern because by rule he only qualified there .

 
@Doug B you are up

In case there was any confusion, Andy took T2, GallySteiner took Julia Roberts, Dr O took Hitchcock and Tim took Brando. 

 
Gally said:
GallStein selects Julia Roberts (Modern Female Movie Star)
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say the name "Julia Roberts" in the shops & restaurants of Santa Fe and you'll hear the "c" word more often than in a Jim Jeffries monologue. nonetheless, i dont think two people were ever more watchable than Miss Roberts & her co-star in her Oscar movie

 
Gally said:
GallStein selects Julia Roberts (Modern Female Movie Star)

As others have pointed out there is a difference between Movie Star and actor.  Roberts fits the Star category to a T.  She has the look and the star power

Her films have collectively brought box office receipts of over US$2.8 billion, making her one of the most bankable actresses in Hollywood.[2] Her most successful films include Mystic Pizza (1988), Steel Magnolias (1989), Pretty Woman (1990), Sleeping with the Enemy (1991), The Pelican Brief (1993), My Best Friend's Wedding (1997), Notting Hill (1999), Runaway Bride (1999), Erin Brockovich (2000), Ocean's Eleven (2001), Ocean's Twelve (2004), Charlie Wilson's War (2007), Valentine's Day (2010), Eat Pray Love (2010), Money Monster (2016), and Wonder (2017). Roberts was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie for her performance in the HBO television film The Normal Heart (2014). In 2018, she starred in the Prime Video psychological thriller series Homecoming.

Roberts was the highest-paid actress in the world throughout most of the 1990s and in the first half of the 2000s. Her fee for 1990's Pretty Woman was US$300,000; in 2003, she was paid an unprecedented $25 million for her role in Mona Lisa Smile (2003). As of 2017, Roberts's net worth was estimated to be $170 million.  People magazine has named her the most beautiful woman in the world a record five times.

All that wreaks of Movie Star!

Since I am not allowed to post who is up next i will not do so (sorry @higgins)...hahaa
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In our sidebars, the term 'It girl' came up multiple times, and that 'it' is definitely star power.  Let's not forget the high-profile relationships in her early starlet years, a virtual murderer's row of 80's-early 90's talent: Kiefer Sutherland, Jason Patric (when Lost Boys almost made him a superstar), Steel Magnolias co-star Dylan McDermott, Benjamin Bratt as well as Matthew Perry and even Liam Neeson, and she did tie the knot with the quirky, megatalented yet underrated Lyle Lovett. Definitely past the traditional heyday for actresses in Hollywood, but in hers, she shone as powerfully as any that came before her.

 
Just a message to share with everyone since I looked it up: Historical Drama is basically a period piece. The story doesn't need to be based on actual history but simply take place in a historical era. 

 
Charlie Steiner said:
In our sidebars, the term 'It girl' came up multiple times, and that 'it' is definitely star power.  Let's not forget the high-profile relationships in her early starlet years, a virtual murderer's row of 80's-early 90's talent: Kiefer Sutherland, Jason Patric (when Lost Boys almost made him a superstar), Steel Magnolias co-star Dylan McDermott, Benjamin Bratt as well as Matthew Perry and even Liam Neeson, and she did tie the knot with the quirky, megatalented yet underrated Lyle Lovett. Definitely past the traditional heyday for actresses in Hollywood, but in hers, she shone as powerfully as any that came before her.
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I haven't started thinking about the female movie stars, but that is a great pick.   I think it has to be a combo of everything - box office, tabloid draw, good movies, and on screen "it" factor (not necessarily great acting).  

I think that is why I am having trouble with the legendary version of this category - I honestly don't know much about the older actors' personal life and how "big" they were.  

 
EYLive said:
I've only seen like 3 movies from the 1930's, but saw this one in a high school English class toward the end of the year.

4.03 - Gone With the Wind (1930's)
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@AAABatteries, this is the movie I talked about early on.  For practice with technologies in the course I teach, we take total revenues divided by that year's average ticket price to get ticket sales.  Then we divide ticket sales by the US population for that year to get an estimate of the number of tickets sold per person in the US.  The original Star Wars in 1977 reached almost one ticket per person and is fifth on the list. Gone With the Wind tops the list ..with 6.6 tickets per person.  Sure, less competition back then.  But a lot of people went back to see GWTW a lot of times.  #'s 2-4 in this popularity measure are still on the board.   For VBD in the 1930s category, GWTW is an outstanding pick.

 
KarmaPolice said:
How old is "historical era"?
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2018. 
Just kidding- I would say it has to take place at least 30 years before it was made. 
So a film made in the 2000s about the 70s would be acceptable, but a film made in the 70s about the 70s would NOT be acceptable. Hope that makes sense. 

 
Ilov80s said:
Just a message to share with everyone since I looked it up: Historical Drama is basically a period piece. The story doesn't need to be based on actual history but simply take place in a historical era. 
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Seems like an odd category descriptor.  Who is judging it and do they think that way?  Hahaha

 
timschochet said:
2018. 
Just kidding- I would say it has to take place at least 30 years before it was made. 
So a film made in the 2000s about the 70s would be acceptable, but a film made in the 70s about the 70s would NOT be acceptable. Hope that makes sense. 
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I am glad we got this clarification because I was thinking of historical events made into movies.  Fine distinction but a distinction nonetheless.  Time to start thinking differently...

 
Gally said:
I am glad we got this clarification because I was thinking of historical events made into movies.  Fine distinction but a distinction nonetheless.  Time to start thinking differently...
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I think the "Based on a True Story" category covers actual history better. Though the 2 categories could crossover and many movies could fit into either. For example. Lawrence of Arabia could be used as either. 

 
tri-man 47 said:
@AAABatteries, this is the movie I talked about early on.  For practice with technologies in the course I teach, we take total revenues divided by that year's average ticket price to get ticket sales.  Then we divide ticket sales by the US population for that year to get an estimate of the number of tickets sold per person in the US.  The original Star Wars in 1977 reached almost one ticket per person and is fifth on the list. Gone With the Wind tops the list ..with 6.6 tickets per person.  Sure, less competition back then.  But a lot of people went back to see GWTW a lot of times.  #'s 2-4 in this popularity measure are still on the board.   For VBD in the 1930s category, GWTW is an outstanding pick.
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And it kept getting re-released and doing incredibly well. It's also put up some crazy TV numbers. NBC paid $5 million for the rights to show it ONE TIME. It became the highest rated single network presentation of the time. 47.5 percent of all Americans tuned in. It has always been one of the best selling cassettd/DVDs/Blu Rays and is constantly being re-released. The only issue with it being his pick for movies of the 30s is that despite being the most successful, it's far from being the best. It's probably only the 7th or 8th best movie of 1939. 

 
tri-man 47 said:
@AAABatteries, this is the movie I talked about early on.  For practice with technologies in the course I teach, we take total revenues divided by that year's average ticket price to get ticket sales.  Then we divide ticket sales by the US population for that year to get an estimate of the number of tickets sold per person in the US.  The original Star Wars in 1977 reached almost one ticket per person and is fifth on the list. Gone With the Wind tops the list ..with 6.6 tickets per person.  Sure, less competition back then.  But a lot of people went back to see GWTW a lot of times.  #'s 2-4 in this popularity measure are still on the board.   For VBD in the 1930s category, GWTW is an outstanding pick.
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I typed this exact response word for word, but you hit submit before I could. Very Good Posting.

 
Ilov80s said:
And it kept getting re-released and doing incredibly well. It's also put up some crazy TV numbers. NBC paid $5 million for the rights to show it ONE TIME. It became the highest rated single network presentation of the time. 47.5 percent of all Americans tuned in. It has always been one of the best selling cassettd/DVDs/Blu Rays and is constantly being re-released. The only issue with it being his pick for movies of the 30s is that despite being the most successful, it's far from being the best. It's probably only the 7th or 8th best movie of 1939. 
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Says the guy that loves the 80's...

 
KarmaPolice said:
I gotta get to work, so I will take these: 

2.xx:  APOCALYPSE NOW -  war or 70s, not sure.  (I think people were just spotlighting above, and this wasn't actually taken??!)
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Honestly, I am still not sure where to put this one, but I just had to add it to the roster.   Right now I am leaning towards 70s just because I think it's the prime example of the 70s style with the experimentation and excess.  It's one of the movies that's climbed the ranks over the last decade plus for my favorite all time movies - just endlessly rewatchable and quotable.  I seem to get something new out of it every time I watch.  Still haven't seen the newest cut though, and that needs to change.  Didn't like Redux much.  

3.xx:  CITIZEN KANE - 40s.  
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I was honestly thinking about this for the 1.1 pick but wrote down the 40s movies and surprised how deep it was.  Especially with Casablanca currently in all time movie category, I think this is a clear favorite for best in the category.  (well, maybe I was more confident before all the "it's boring" posts.  

 
This be hard.  Some of the stuff on my list I love the most are in deep categories.  Stuff in my "lesser" categories I have written down still seem like it would be a reach to pick.  

 
KarmaPolice said:
KarmaPolice said:
I gotta get to work, so I will take these: 

2.xx:  APOCALYPSE NOW -  war or 70s, not sure.  (I think people were just spotlighting above, and this wasn't actually taken??!)
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Honestly, I am still not sure where to put this one, but I just had to add it to the roster.   Right now I am leaning towards 70s just because I think it's the prime example of the 70s style with the experimentation and excess.  It's one of the movies that's climbed the ranks over the last decade plus for my favorite all time movies - just endlessly rewatchable and quotable.  I seem to get something new out of it every time I watch.  Still haven't seen the newest cut though, and that needs to change.  Didn't like Redux much.  
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If you are looking for other options, I could make an argument for Movies Based on Books - Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness.

Not sure how the group feel on this is tho - cause it is "loosely" based.

 
timschochet said:
Sorry but Brando is better. 
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couldnt make a better case for why i'm not in this thing than Brando lasting to 4.10. world has passed me by, to its loss. ten years ago Brando woulda been top 5, with a half dozen "dayums" from folks needing him to be his. now, he's two rounds behind Goonies. my heroes were flesh & blood, yours are tricks of light. enjoy SuckerWorld, folks. *flush*

 
Quick writeups for my 2 recent picks. 

2.12 - Quentin Tarantino, Modern Director

Easy choice for me for this category. His movies are stylish, tell good stories, have exceptional conversations, are interestingly shot, and are just flat-out fun. They also have great scores - he knows exactly what song to use. His latest is fantastic, and his second film (Pulp Fiction) is an outright classic. Even his "slower" films are filled with great scenes. He finds excellent actors and lets them do their thing. I was hooked from the opening scene of his first film, and have loved everything since.

3.05 - Blazing Saddles

I was playing catch-up, and made 2 quick picks. Scanning the list, I saw "comedy" and immediately thought of this one. An all-time classic, with truly memorable scenes, and some really great actors having a grand old time making it. And hey, a fun song right in the middle (and the end!) And for a movie that many say couldn't get made today because of the liberal use of slurs, it's as anti-racist as could be. My all-time favorite comedy. 

 
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“You know what I think? I think that we're all in our private traps, clamped in them, and none of us can ever get out. We scratch and we claw, but only at the air, only at each other, and for all of it, we never budge an inch.“

4.11: Psycho, Horror Film

 
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jwb said:
Quick writeups for my 2 recent picks. 

2.12 - Quentin Tarantino, Modern Director

Easy choice for me for this category. His movies are stylish, tell good stories, have exceptional conversations, are interestingly shot, and are just flat-out fun. They also have great scores - he knows exactly what song to use. His latest is fantastic, and his second film (Pulp Fiction) is an outright classic. Even his "slower" films are filled with great scenes. He finds excellent actors and lets them do their thing. I was hooked from the opening scene of his first film, and have loved everything since.

3.05 - Blazing Saddles

I was playing catch-up, and made 2 quick picks. Scanning the list, I saw "comedy" and immediately thought of this one. An all-time classic, with truly memorable scenes, and some really great actors having a grand old time making it. And hey, a fun song right in the middle (and the end!) And for a movie that many say couldn't get made today because of the liberal use of slurs, it's as anti-racist as could be. My all-time favorite comedy. 
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You are up whenever ready, clock doesn’t start until tomorrow AM

 
Writeups for my picks

1.15 - To Kill A Mockingbird - My pick
I'm not a big B&W movie guy, but I love courtroom dramas.  It was either this or 12 Angry Men, but I considered TKAM a more versatile pick

2.2 - The Goonies - Son's pick
We beat this horse after the pick was made.

3.15 - The Deerhunter - Wife's pick
My wife's favorite movie of all time.  I promised her we would watch it together very soon.

4.2 - Hannibal Lecter - My pick
I know a few have portrayed, but there's only one true Hannibal.  And he scares the #### out of everyone

5.15 - My son is up next, can't wait to see what he chooses

 
TheWinz said:
Writeups for my picks

1.15 - To Kill A Mockingbird - My pick
I'm not a big B&W movie guy, but I love courtroom dramas.  It was either this or 12 Angry Men, but I considered TKAM a more versatile pick

2.2 - The Goonies - Son's pick
We beat this horse after the pick was made.

3.15 - The Deerhunter - Wife's pick
My wife's favorite movie of all time.  I promised her we would watch it together very soon.

4.2 - Hannibal Lecter - My pick
I know a few have portrayed, but there's only one true Hannibal.  And he scares the #### out of everyone

5.15 - My son is up next, can't wait to see what he chooses
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Your potential roster gives me hope that I might not actually come in last.

 
Ilov80s said:
Just a message to share with everyone since I looked it up: Historical Drama is basically a period piece. The story doesn't need to be based on actual history but simply take place in a historical era. 
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That's pretty much how I figured it.  I just don't want to see any ludicrous anachronisms here.

 
KarmaPolice said:
That's where I had it listed, along with Spirited Away.  However, I dont enjoy movies about wizards and dorks very much, so fantasy is not my jam.  
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Are calling Inigo Montoya a dork?  Them's fighting words.  The Brute Squad will be notified.

 
I still plan to watch all GOAT picks but I’ve now decided to watch all the movies picked that I’ve not seen.  And if COVID gets real bad this Fall/Winter I may try to watch everything - 576 movies.

So, to that end, it would be great if we could tell folks where they can watch our picks, when available.  I’ll track it and obviously nobody has to.  Just thought it would be fun.

So far I’ve watched Casablanca, E.T. and Singing in the Rain.  Had only not seen the last one but plan to focus on the gaps for now.

 
AAABatteries said:
I still plan to watch all GOAT picks but I’ve now decided to watch all the movies picked that I’ve not seen.  And if COVID gets real bad this Fall/Winter I may try to watch everything - 576 movies.

So, to that end, it would be great if we could tell folks where they can watch our picks, when available.  I’ll track it and obviously nobody has to.  Just thought it would be fun.

So far I’ve watched Casablanca, E.T. and Singing in the Rain.  Had only not seen the last one but plan to focus on the gaps for now.
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If only someone would have suggested that before.  :oldunsure:

 
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