timdraft #4: Movie Category Draft (2 Viewers)

[AcerFC]

15. Tiannamen Tank OTC til 4:29 est

16. Joffer

17. krista4

18. Mrs. Rannous

19. jwb

20. Dr. Octopus- autoskip to Thursday

21. John Madden's Lunchbox- autoskip

22. Kumerica

23. Tremendous Upside

 

[AcerFC]

I didn't PM anyone. On iPad popping in and out

 

[Tremendous Upside]

Just to clarify, if a scene or actor from a film is taken, nothing else from that film can be taken

 

[Tiananmen Tank]

3.15 Almost Famous -- Rock and Roll

I'll write a bit later but I'm out the door in a minute or two.

 

[Tiananmen Tank]

Just to clarify, if a scene or actor from a film is taken, nothing else from that film can be taken

The Rule is murder for Taxi Driver. Could have gone in a whole lot of categories.

 

[AcerFC]

Just to clarify, if a scene or actor from a film is taken, nothing else from that film can be taken

The Rule is murder for Taxi Driver. Could have gone in a whole lot of categories.

was going to be my ny movie and then I would be :winning: now

 

[AcerFC]

Just to clarify, if a scene or actor from a film is taken, nothing else from that film can be taken

correct

 

[Nick Vermeil]

Just to clarify, if a scene or actor from a film is taken, nothing else from that film can be taken

correct

####s gonna start getting real thin about round 10.

 

[AcerFC]

Just to clarify, if a scene or actor from a film is taken, nothing else from that film can be taken

correct

####s gonna start getting real thin about round 10.

same for everyone though.

 

[joffer]

Despite thinking i would take this category last, gotta have this movie

3.16 Romantic Gesture - Clarence killing Drexl to liberate Alabama, True Romance

Takes away a great monologue, a great shootout, and a lot of other awesome ####

greatest movie ever

 

[jwb]

Despite thinking i would take this category last, gotta have this movie

3.16 Romantic Gesture - Clarence killing Drexl to liberate Alabama

Takes away a great monologue, a great shootout, and a lot of other awesome ####

greatest movie ever

nice pick. Even Alabama said it was the most romantic thing ever.

 

[BobbyLayne]

should be cool here per the guidance provided by the judge

3.13 Portayals best performance by child actor - Jody Foster, Taxi

Will fill in later. Regarding criteria, she was 14 at the Academy Awards (film released in 1976), but 12 at the time of filming.

this is the jimmy Fallon, queen latifah movie right

Drive by pick, sorry.

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

Despite thinking i would take this category last, gotta have this movie

3.16 Romantic Gesture - Clarence killing Drexl to liberate Alabama

Takes away a great monologue, a great shootout, and a lot of other awesome ####

greatest movie ever

nice pick. Even Alabama said it was the most romantic thing ever.

What is this?

 

[Tremendous Upside]

Despite thinking i would take this category last, gotta have this movie

3.16 Romantic Gesture - Clarence killing Drexl to liberate Alabama

Takes away a great monologue, a great shootout, and a lot of other awesome ####

greatest movie ever

nice pick. Even Alabama said it was the most romantic thing ever.

What is this?

True Romance

 

[joffer]

Despite thinking i would take this category last, gotta have this movie

3.16 Romantic Gesture - Clarence killing Drexl to liberate Alabama

Takes away a great monologue, a great shootout, and a lot of other awesome ####

greatest movie ever

nice pick. Even Alabama said it was the most romantic thing ever.

What is this?

you're out of the draft

Movie title added

 

[BobbyLayne]

Just to clarify, if a scene or actor from a film is taken, nothing else from that film can be taken

The Rule is murder for Taxi Driver. Could have gone in a whole lot of categories.

was going to be my ny movie and then I would be :winning: now

This was our debate last night. New York, Monologue, Shootout, Child Actor. But my brilliant partner (no homo) thought it might slide, but the Phoebe Cates Dream Sequence wouldn't.Great call, Norwood.

 

[krista4]

Just to clarify, if a scene or actor from a film is taken, nothing else from that film can be taken

The Rule is murder for Taxi Driver. Could have gone in a whole lot of categories.

was going to be my ny movie and then I would be :winning: now

This was our debate last night. New York, Monologue, Shootout, Child Actor. But my brilliant partner (no homo) thought it might slide, but the Phoebe Cates Dream Sequence wouldn't.Great call, Norwood.

Yeah, this is the movie I had in mind when I clarified the rule earlier. Had it in all these categories.

I just got out of a meeting and have to pee. Will figure out my pick in the bathroom and brb.

 

[Tremendous Upside]

Since there seems to be a lull here, let me clarify my New York judging criteria, especially since several films are now off the board in other categories that I can use as examples

I;m not going to come up with a formula of some kind, but the following criteria will be considered:

1. It doesn't have to be ONLY the 5 boroughs, but I will say that there will be a NYC bias (including immediate surrounding commutable areas)...

2. NYC should almost be a character in the movie, in the sense that this is a NY story (i.e. could it have taken place somewhere else without altering it too much?)

2a. Memorable NY landmarks and/or references a plus

3. Quality of the film obviously comes into play, but #2 >> #3

There could be a film that I consider to be a truly superior film, but would be a middling NY movie pick in my book as it could easily be imagined taking place in another city without affecting it too much

Any specific film questions can be sent via PM

 

[Tremendous Upside]

ALso, I can judge something else also, what else still needs judging?

 

[krista4]

Ah, why overthink it?

3.17 Jimmy Chitwood shot - Hoosiers (sports scene)

 

[Aerial Assault]

ALso, I can judge something else also, what else still needs judging?

Just about everything. See the first couple of posts, where tim has summarized who's assigned to what. I'm waiting for a good Spy Judge to come out of hiding.

 

[Tremendous Upside]

I'll judge spies and drugs also

 

[Tremendous Upside]

So a druggy spy in NYC gets you the triple crown

 

[Aerial Assault]

I'll judge spies and drugs also

:ingoodhands:

 

[Time Kibitzer]

Could have swore JML already laid claim to the Drugs category..

 

[Dr. Octopus]

Looks like Ms. R and jwb are here. My training session is winding down. I can make my pick after they do.

 

[Aerial Assault]

TU, you've inspired me. I enjoy judging more than drafting based on my plethora of experience in exactly one previous timdraft, so I will judge a third category too. Someone let me know if they already claimed this one. If not:

tim, please put me in as the judge for Courtroom Scenes. Thanks.

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

3.18 All That Jazz dream sequence

I'm pretty sure you all know the one, but I suspect it's too long to have just one link.

 

[Tremendous Upside]

Could have swore JML already laid claim to the Drugs category..

Not listed in OP, but if so, I will do sports scene instead

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Ah, why overthink it?

3.17 Jimmy Chitwood shot - Hoosiers (sports scene)

I'll make it.

 

[krista4]

If I'm not

Ah, why overthink it?

3.17 Jimmy Chitwood shot - Hoosiers (sports scene)

I'll make it.

 

[Tremendous Upside]

If I'm not

Ah, why overthink it?

3.17 Jimmy Chitwood shot - Hoosiers (sports scene)

I'll make it.

 

[jwb]

3.19 - Leslie Nielsen - Airplane - Dramatic actor in a comedy role

spent the first half of his career as a dramatic / character actor. Then Airplane changed everything for him.

 

[krista4]

If I'm not

Ah, why overthink it?

3.17 Jimmy Chitwood shot - Hoosiers (sports scene)

I'll make it.

I really thought no one would have this on their radar. What the hell did I think that?

 

[Nick Vermeil]

3.19 - Leslie Nielsen - Airplane - Dramatic actor in a comedy role

spent the first half of his career as a dramatic / character actor. Then Airplane changed everything for him.

I came thisclose to taking Leslie. I am serious, and don't call me shirley.

 

[Tremendous Upside]

22. Kumerica OTC23. Tremendous Upside ON DECK

 

[AcerFC]

3.18 All That Jazz dream sequence I'm pretty sure you all know the one, but I suspect it's too long to have just one link.

i dont

 

[Time Kibitzer]

Could have swore JML already laid claim to the Drugs category..

Not listed in OP, but if so, I will do sports scene instead

Nah my bad, I searched for it and didn't find anything, so you should be good for Drugs. My memory clearly isn't as good as I thought..

 

[krista4]

Could have swore JML already laid claim to the Drugs category..

Not listed in OP, but if so, I will do sports scene instead

There are criteria listed for sports scene, so I assume someone has that one as well.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

If I'm not

Ah, why overthink it?

3.17 Jimmy Chitwood shot - Hoosiers (sports scene)

I'll make it.

That's Jimmy's expression throughout the whole movie.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

3.20 A Bronx Tale (Bar Room Fight) - fight scene

"Now Yous Can't Leave"

 

[jwb]

If I'm not

Ah, why overthink it?

3.17 Jimmy Chitwood shot - Hoosiers (sports scene)

I'll make it.

I was sweating this one out, to be honest. I didn't think it would get past Tim's pick, because I know from the last movie draft he's a fan of this movie's greatness. And this isn't a very deep category (imho - not for top spots, anyway).

 

[jwb]

3.20 A Bronx Tale (Bar Room Fight) - fight scene

and there goes my next pick.

 

[timschochet]

Tim, I will judge car chase and shocking scene if you need more judges.

Approved. Sorry I missed this post.

 

[Tremendous Upside]

Could have swore JML already laid claim to the Drugs category..

Not listed in OP, but if so, I will do sports scene instead

There are criteria listed for sports scene, so I assume someone has that one as well.

I'll wait for Tim to update, but I'm up for spies + something

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

3.18 All That Jazz dream sequence

I'm pretty sure you all know the one, but I suspect it's too long to have just one link.

i dont

This refers to the movie starring Roy Scheider as Joe Gideon, a stand-in for Bob Fosse. Gideon has heart issues while trying to stage a broadway show.

The backers for the show must decide now whether it's time to pack up or replace Gideon as the director. Their matter-of-fact money-oriented negotiations with the insurers are juxtaposed with graphic scenes of (presumably Joe's) open heart surgery. The producers realize that the best way to recoup their money and make a profit, is to bet on Gideon dying — which would bring in a profit of over USD$500,000. Meanwhile, elements from Gideon's past life are staged in dazzling dream sequences of musical numbers he directs from his hospital bed while on life support.

The problem with searching YouTube is that I get a lot of videos of the song, which isn't even from this movie.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

3.20 A Bronx Tale (Bar Room Fight) - fight scene

I was actually going to take Deniro as Colangolo's dad for best movie parent and then this scene popped into my head as the superior choice.

 

[krista4]

This worked before so I'll try it again: I have now decided on my next pick, so I would very much appreciate if none of you would take it. TIA.

 

[Tremendous Upside]

On phone...Can someone PM Kumerica?

Grabbing a quick bite...will be back shortly

 

[Doug B]

3.19 - Leslie Nielsen - Airplane - Dramatic actor in a comedy role

spent the first half of his career as a dramatic / character actor. Then Airplane changed everything for him.

I came thisclose to taking Leslie. I am serious, and don't call me shirley.

Thought about him ... was wondering whether or not the judge would ding Nielsen for doing so much comedy afterwards