2018 Movie Tournament

OMG, it's impossible to accept McConaughey in this role and the dialogue is hideous. Hopefully it gets better once we go to space.

Interstellar ended up pretty good after they left those awkward early scenes behind. Still an easy decision.

Sweet Smell of Success vs Interstellar

Two ties left.

I'm hurt. Truly.

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You're not playful at all. GOOBYE.

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Look, I'm not judging you - after all, I'm posting here myself, but maybe, just maybe, if you spent less time here and more time watching films, maybe, and I stress, maybe your taste would be of some value. Just a thought, ya know.

After reading Cricket's review of House of Tolerance, I realized I ACTUALLY saw this a year or so ago. VERY good movie but it's QUITE the range for going against Army of Darkness, ya know? The cerebral vs the silly. They kinda stand alone in their own domains.
And since Tolerance is doing just fine at 2 to 0, no need to argue with myself on which to vote for. lol

28 Days Later v Ordinary People

(But Ordinary People is good and I'm glad I watched it.)

Round 1, Set 3

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly vs Sideways
Children of Paradise vs La Bête Humaine
Let the Right One In (2008) vs Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958)
Big Fish vs Dances With Wolves
The River (1951) vs Predator (1987)
The Bad and the Beautiful vs The Departed
Once Were Warriors (1994) vs Lady Snowblood (1973)

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Round 1, Set 3

The Sword of Doom vs Rope (1948)-I wasn't crazy about Rope when I last saw it. The first would have a good chance in this round if more people watched it.

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly vs Sideways-The first is brilliant but I don't enjoy it as much as I used to. I love Sideways.

I Accuse (1919) vs Little Shop of Horrors (1986)-Saw the second once at the movies and thought it was ok. The first sounds good but I don't have the time to watch that long of a movie right now.

Children of Paradise vs La Bête Humaine-I liked the second but the first is one of the best movies I've seen.

Let the Right One In (2008) vs Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958)-Like both, but neither as much as I want to.

Big Fish vs Dances With Wolves-Saw the second recently and loved it. I keep thinking I want to see Big Fish, but I remembered that my wife and I started it but shut it off.

The Undying Monster (1942) vs Evil Dead Trap-I've probably seen the first but I don't remember.

The River (1951) vs Predator (1987)-Watched The River for the 50's countdown and didn't care for it. Predator starts to drag for me near the end but most of it is awesome.

The Abominable Snowman (1957) vs The 'Burbs-I think I've seen the first years ago. I haven't seen The 'Burbs.

The Bad and the Beautiful vs The Departed-I've never thought of The Departed as a great movie but it's great for me. I very much enjoyed the first movie.

A Bittersweet Life vs Hombre (1967)-It was a treat watching both of these for this tournament.

28 Days Later (2002) vs Ordinary People (1980)-An easy call even if it's a pretty good match.

Once Were Warriors (1994) vs Lady Snowblood (1973)-Close call. The first movie is one of the best about domestic violence.

Mona Lisa vs Bridget Jones's Diary-Love the first, like the second.

House of Tolerance vs Army of Darkness-Never liked Army of Darkness.

Funny Games (1997) vs City Girl-The first is more my style but I think City Girl is better.

Gonna close this a day early because Cricket sorted a few ties and i don't want to give them the chance to be retied as we're now going onto the final set. There's four ties that will have to be sorted before we move onto Round 2, i've asked someone that's seen alot of films to break them if they can, hopefully they will help out. Will get the final set up shortly.

The Sword of Doom 1 vs Rope (1948) 2
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly 6 vs Sideways 4
I Accuse (1919) 0 vs Little Shop of Horrors (1986) 2
Children of Paradise 4 vs La Bête Humaine 0
Let the Right One In (2008) 3 vs Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958) 5
Big Fish 2 vs Dances With Wolves 6
The Undying Monster (1942) 1 vs Evil Dead Trap 0
The River (1951) 2 vs Predator (1987) 3
The Abominable Snowman (1957) 1 vs The 'Burbs 1
The Bad and the Beautiful 1 vs The Departed 5
A Bittersweet Life 1 vs Hombre (1967) 1
28 Days Later (2002) 4 vs Ordinary People (1980) 2
Once Were Warriors (1994) 3 vs Lady Snowblood (1973) 2
Mona Lisa 5 vs Bridget Jones's Diary 0
House of Tolerance 3 vs Army of Darkness 0
Funny Games (1997) 1 vs City Girl 3

Round 1, Set 4

The Masque of the Red Death vs The Revenant
La La Land (2016) vs The Ox-Bow Incident
Arrival vs The Cranes Are Flying (1957)
Constatntine vs High And Low (1963)
Nostalgia (1983) vs War Of The Arrows (2011)
Happiness (1998) vs Snowpiercer (2013)
The Army Of Shadows (1969) vs Streetwise
Fanny and Alexander vs Amores Perros (2000)
The Imitation Game (2014) vs A Girl At My Door (2014) 50
Zodiac vs Captains Courageous (1937)
Wait Until Dark (1967) vs Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
Close-Up (1990) vs Ed Wood (1994)
East of Eden vs The Blair Witch Project
12 Angry Men (1957) vs Body Heat
Broken Flowers vs Her
Whiplash (2014) vs Se7en (1995)

I'm going to abstain for now in the Army of Shadows vs Streetwise match, i'll vote if a tiebreaker is needed. Both are major favourites of mine. Plus it guarantees that that match won't end in a tie.

Arrival for me but I really like Cranes.

Whiplash (2014) vs Se7en (1995)

Hopefully this is the right place.
Camo asked in the shoutbox:






So will chuck out this vote if it counts:
A Man Called Horse vs The Last Detail (1973)
Song For A Raggy Boy (2003) vs Good Will Hunting
The Abominable Snowman (1957) vs The 'Burbs
A Bittersweet Life vs Hombre (1967)

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Awesome, thanks mate

Round 1, Set 4

Whiplash (2014) vs Se7en (1995)

Wait Until Dark (1967) vs Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
Whiplash (2014) vs Se7en (1995)

This is three quarters of the Second Round then, i've seen 31/48:

The Lives of Others
Dodsworth
Safe
No Country For Old Men
Deep Red
Possession
Cloud Atlas
Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978)
The Colour Purple
Death and the Maiden
Behind The Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon
Being John Malkovich
The Mummy
Carlos
West Side Story
The Day The Earth Caught Fire
United 93
Mad Max; Fury Road
Temple of Doom
Miller's Crossing
Amadeus
Portrait of Jennie
Harvey
Woman In The Dunes
The Virgin Spring
Southern Comfort
Hunt For The Wilderpeople
Wrong Side Up
Sweet Smell of Success
Only Lovers Left Alive
Rope
The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
Little Shop of Horrors (1986)
Children of Paradise
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958)
Dances With Wolves
The Undying Monster (1942)
Predator (1987)
The Departed
28 Days Later (2002)
Once Were Warriors (1994)
Mona Lisa
House of Tolerance
City Girl
Good Will Hunting
A Man Called Horse
The 'Burbs
Hombre (1967)

Round 1, Set 4

Only two I can honestly vote on in this set as memory of some is just too dim to be trustworthy. Wife is back in the morning and working from home next week so not sure I'll be able to squeeze in any watches to increase that number slightly but if I can I'll do so.

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