Aerial Assault
Footballguy
5.08 Spellbound- Dream Sequence
This is seriously still available? I double checked twice.
Hitchcock + Dali =
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timdraft #4: Movie Category Draft (2 Viewers)
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BobbyLayne
Footballguy
krista4
Footballguy
Don't you roll your eyes at me, mister.5.08 Spellbound- Dream Sequence
This is seriously still available? I double checked twice.
Hitchcock + Dali =
I'm serious. I don't think there is anything wrong with the criteria, but this didn't seem such a slam-dunk if you keep those in mind.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
Sorry- skip me if I am still otc
hooter311
Footballguy
You fools didn't know I was illiterate, did you?5.08 Spellbound- Dream Sequence
This is seriously still available? I double checked twice.
Hitchcock + Dali =
timschochet
Footballguy
I have to wait 10 more minutes before KP times out.Is anyone here still making any damn picks?
Provided he doesn't snipe me, I am choosing a pick from one of the categories you are judging.
Aerial Assault
Footballguy
5.08 Spellbound- Dream Sequence
This is seriously still available? I double checked twice.
Hitchcock + Dali =
I know, GB. I know I'm a recent activity-type-guy in the FFA after a decade (!) of lurkage, but assume any jab I make at you, in particular, is in TOTAL jest. 
Plus, you're right! (Added bonus.)
timschochet
Footballguy
Eraserhead- No idea what it's about
David Lynch's first film is one you will never forget once you've seen it- especially THIS scene, which I like to call the "squelch a fetus dance":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mciokH5GbzM
David Lynch's first film is one you will never forget once you've seen it- especially THIS scene, which I like to call the "squelch a fetus dance":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mciokH5GbzM
timschochet
Footballguy
Here is a longer version:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrGCutoHa7A
ETA- correction- it's actually another strange scene involving the same woman.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrGCutoHa7A
ETA- correction- it's actually another strange scene involving the same woman.
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krista4
Footballguy
Pretty sure it's about man's inhumanity to man.
Time Kibitzer
Footballguy
Was the other film I had in mind for the category. It's lack of midgets was the deciding factor in my selection.
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
Unfortunately some one has. Mrs. R in the first round - but I agree it's a crap category.
Aerial Assault
Footballguy
4.19 Judgment at Nuremberg (1961): Nazis
Stanley Kramer's film about the trials of Nazi judges, held after the main events at Nuremberg when the public was losing interest, complete with an unbelievable performance by Maximilan Schell and touching turns by Spencer Tracy and Burt Lancaster.
Stanley Kramer's film about the trials of Nazi judges, held after the main events at Nuremberg when the public was losing interest, complete with an unbelievable performance by Maximilan Schell and touching turns by Spencer Tracy and Burt Lancaster.
Nick Vermeil
Footballguy
Okay tish and Bobby. Let's make this happen before I have to get on the subway.
timschochet
Footballguy
A lot of it's greatness is due to the fine scriptwriting by Abby Mann. It also features two Hollywood stars attempting a comeback: Montgomery Clift and Judy Garland. Both were excellent.
tish155
Footballguy
5.12 Neverending Story-Gmork Scene-Scene that scared me as a kid
Another pick from one of my favorite movies, this scene and the Wolf terrified me as a little kid, and I watched it recently, and could see why.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDHBZlSNO6w
Another pick from one of my favorite movies, this scene and the Wolf terrified me as a little kid, and I watched it recently, and could see why.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDHBZlSNO6w
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
Nice pick. #######.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
Whoa...I was just driving by...5.13 up?
One minute...
One minute...
Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
Trying, brother...just got sniped.
Aerial Assault
Footballguy
Good call. The dialogue is unreal. It may be a somewhat unusual source of inspiration I suppose, given the subject matter, but this film played a significant role in my decision to try to become a litigator.
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BobbyLayne
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What do you need?
Guns. Lots of them.
Scenes shootout
Lobby Scene, The Matrix
Neo and Trinity shoot their way in
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Es2uYtSJh-Y
Guns. Lots of them.
Scenes shootout
Lobby Scene, The Matrix
Neo and Trinity shoot their way in
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Es2uYtSJh-Y
Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
Was thinking of that one. Also thought of using the car chase scene from Reloaded.
Nick Vermeil
Footballguy
5.14 The Crying Game - Sausage Surprise - Shocking Scene
Joe might object to linking the scene. Not only is the scene shocking, it completely changes the movie you think you are watching. It's still tracking at 100% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes.
Joe might object to linking the scene. Not only is the scene shocking, it completely changes the movie you think you are watching. It's still tracking at 100% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes.
Tiananmen Tank
Footballguy
krista4
Footballguy
krista4
Footballguy
Tiananmen Tank
Footballguy
5.15 Mulholland Drive (No Idea What This Movie Is About)
Took me a while to settle on Mulholland Drive for this category. I came up with a very long list of movies that I liked for it, but all of them were understandable in one way or another. Others just weren't as good as Mulholland Drive (I put Eraserhead in that group). My conclusion after several times seeing it and being in love with the film is that there really isn't a point. None of the mystery, none of the possible dreams, means anything at all. Not the box, not Club Silencio, not the house. At least not as a greater whole.
Speaking of Club Silencio, amazing scene.
Took me a while to settle on Mulholland Drive for this category. I came up with a very long list of movies that I liked for it, but all of them were understandable in one way or another. Others just weren't as good as Mulholland Drive (I put Eraserhead in that group). My conclusion after several times seeing it and being in love with the film is that there really isn't a point. None of the mystery, none of the possible dreams, means anything at all. Not the box, not Club Silencio, not the house. At least not as a greater whole.
Speaking of Club Silencio, amazing scene.
Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
I'm pretty sure I "get" Mulholland Dr.
Good pick for the category though.
Good article from Salon explains it - http://www.salon.com/2001/10/24/mulholland_drive_analysis/
Good pick for the category though.
Good article from Salon explains it - http://www.salon.com/2001/10/24/mulholland_drive_analysis/
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krista4
Footballguy
Aerial Assault
Footballguy
5.07 The Passenger (1975): Long Take
Michelangelo Antonioni's film starring Jack Nicholson features a roughly seven-minute tracking shot near the end of the film. Hopefully, my assumption that the Long Take Judge is familiar with the movie is correct, as the scene (linked here) contains some serious spoilers.
Michelangelo Antonioni's film starring Jack Nicholson features a roughly seven-minute tracking shot near the end of the film. Hopefully, my assumption that the Long Take Judge is familiar with the movie is correct, as the scene (linked here) contains some serious spoilers.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
Well, ####. Was thinking Eraserhead and Spellbound for my next picks. Damn work.
As for "the Rule", does that take away remakes? This was the first and best thing I could think of for Krista's category, and was hoping that me taking it early would make it so she doesn't have to judge some Nic Cage crap.
5.10: Damiel chooses mortality [Wings of Desire] (romantic gesture)
As for "the Rule", does that take away remakes? This was the first and best thing I could think of for Krista's category, and was hoping that me taking it early would make it so she doesn't have to judge some Nic Cage crap.
5.10: Damiel chooses mortality [Wings of Desire] (romantic gesture)
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
Was scared away from this one based on the judge's 'realism' criteriaTiananmen Tank said:
krista4
Footballguy
Negative eleventy billion.
Aerial Assault
Footballguy
Thanks.krista4 said:
Same here, and indeed, it was because of the pick's versatility that I made it here, because IIRC, multipositional eligibility is allowed and I can move it around the diamond if needed. If I'm wrong, don't tell me, as it will be fun to throw a big bag over my head at the appropriate time.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
krista4 said:
Honestly don't understand the hate. Thought this would be good - ie "songs about songs" category in the other draft. I guess it's just me, but I love the movies about movies genre figured there would be tons of stuff to take from that. There are also just random ones from other movies that would work as well, but if everybody hates the category, by all means move it out.
Boogie Nights would have been a great pick for the category - and there are 4-5 famous examples I can think of within the last few years.
The ones I currently hate are the "I don't know what this is about", since that doesn't happen that often with the age of the interwebs and the "dramatic actor/comedic" role since I can't think of a damn thing.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
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KarmaPolice
Footballguy
Figure if we replace it, it should be with another "scene" category. I am sure there is a decent one on the original list that we didn't use.BobbyLayne said:
krista4
Footballguy
I'd hate it less if it were a movie category rather than a scene one.I also don't like the "don't know" category.krista4 said:
krista4
Footballguy
Yeah, I knew you were going to take it but decided to abide by the unwritten rule on judges' picks.I take that to mean it is Krista approved?
Tremendous Upside
Footballguy
There's an unwritten rule on judge's picks? That doesn't make any sense.
Aerial Assault
Footballguy
Meh. If this refers to the judge "punting" the category, or picking last in it, or whatever, I don't agree. Why agree to judge a category, then disable yourself? Seems like a disincentive to judge.Yeah, I knew you were going to take it but decided to abide by the unwritten rule on judges' picks.
A far better solution IMO is to ask a couple of other drafters or judges to slot in your pick in your final rankings. That's what I did with "Songs About Songs" in the halcyon days of timdraft3, lo, those many minutes ago, and it seemed to work fine. I plan the same approach here with "my" three categories.
jwb
Footballguy
I've never done this, but never had a complaint about where I ranked my own. Try to be as objective as possible. I already picked a car chase (took the category after picking), and expect it will rank high (I don't think it's very deep at the top)... shocking scene... that's deep. We'll see. Like I said, nobody has ever complained.Meh. If this refers to the judge "punting" the category, or picking last in it, or whatever, I don't agree. Why agree to judge a category, then disable yourself? Seems like a disincentive to judge.Yeah, I knew you were going to take it but decided to abide by the unwritten rule on judges' picks.
A far better solution IMO is to ask a couple of other drafters or judges to slot in your pick in your final rankings. That's what I did with "Songs About Songs" in the halcyon days of timdraft3, lo, those many minutes ago, and it seemed to work fine. I plan the same approach here with "my" three categories.
Tremendous Upside
Footballguy
AA: I'll rank yours if you rank mine
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Time Kibitzer
Footballguy
Nice pick. Was contemplating taking the "This is the girl" scene for the shooting a movie scene category.Tiananmen Tank said:
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