~Tom~ Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 9 minutes ago, FrogLenzen said: Shout-out to Mr. Diana for giving it his best effort Me upon learning Howl’s Moving Castle is Mr Diana’s favorite film 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven_ Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS (2004) House of Flying Daggers is a wuxia (martial heroes) romance film. Set during the Tang Dynasty, there is a secret organization known as The House of Flying Daggers, which opposes the corrupt government that oppresses its people. They get their name from the throwing daggers they use to steal from the rich and give to the poor. Two police officers named Leo and Jin are ordered to kill the leader within ten days. They come up with a plot to gain their trust. They first arrest a young woman named Mei whom they believe is the daughter of the previous leader of the House of Flying Daggers. Afterwards, Jin will break her free from jail and pretend to be a rebel sympathizer to gain her trust. While he travels with her to the headquarters of the House of Flying Daggers, Leo will follow behind with reinforcements. However, matters become complicated after Mei and Jin fall in love. As for what the critics thought, The House of Flying Daggers has an 87% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The consensus reads: "the visual splendor of the movie makes up for the weak story." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex95 Posted March 9, 2023 Author Share Posted March 9, 2023 By a unanimous vote of 5-0 In the Mood For Love & Shrek 2 have won the battle! Hero & Fantastic Mr. Fox have now been eliminated and @*Chris has 24 hours to do their writeups. Once Chris gets his writeups in we can move onto the next cycle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex95 Posted March 9, 2023 Author Share Posted March 9, 2023 I thought Fantastic Mr. Fox might've been a top 20 contender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeee Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 2 minutes ago, Alex95 said: I thought Fantastic Mr. Fox might've been a top 20 contender Same tbh. A near perfect film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex95 Posted March 9, 2023 Author Share Posted March 9, 2023 Top 10 of 2009 (500) Days of Summer Directed by Marc Webb Starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Zooey Deschanel Drama / Romance / Comedy United States 85% RT / 76 MC / 3.7 LB Streaming on HBO Max Coraline Directed by Henry Selick Starring Dakota Fanning, Teri Hatcher, Jennifer Saunders, Dawn French, Keith David Family / Fantasy / Animation United States 90% RT / 80 MC / 4.2 LB District 9 Directed by Neill Blomkamp Starring Sharlto Copley, Jason Cope, David James Science Fiction New Zealand / United States / South Africa 90% RT / 81 MC / 3.7 LB Streaming on HBO Max Drag Me to Hell Directed by Sam Raimi Starring Alison Lohman, Justin Long, Lorna Raver, Dileep Rao, David Paymer Thriller / Horror United States 92% RT / 83 MC / 3.2 LB Streaming on Starz The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Directed by Niels Arden Oplev Starring Michael Nyqvist, Noomi Rapace, Sven-Bertil Taube, Peter Haber Crime / Drama / Mystery / Thriller Sweden / Denmark 85% RT / 76 MC / 3.7 LB Streaming on Prime Video, AMC+, Fubo TV, Hoopla, Tubi, Kanopy, Crackle I Killed My Mother Directed by Xavier Dolan Starring Xavier Dolan, Anne Dorval, Suzanne Clément, François Arnaud Drama Canada 87% RT / 77 MC / 3.8 LB Streaming on AMC+, Hoopla, Kanopy Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire Directed by Lee Daniels Starring Gabourey Sidibe, Mo'Nique, Paula Patton, Mariah Carey Drama United States 92% RT / 78 MC / 3.5 LB Streaming on HBO Max The Secret of Kells Directed by Tomm Moore, Nora Twomey Starring Evan McGuire, Brendan Gleeson, Christen Mooney, Mick Lally Fantasy / Family / Animation Ireland / France / Belgium 90% RT / 81 MC / 3.8 LB Streaming on Kanopy Sunshine Cleaning Directed by Christine Jeffs Starring Amy Adams, Emily Blunt, Steve Zahn, Alan Arkin, Jason Spevack Drama / Comedy United States 75% RT / 61 MC / 3.3 LB Streaming on Roku, Hoopla, Vudu, Tubi, Pluto TV, Freevee Up Directed by Pete Docter Starring Ed Asner, Christopher Plummer, Jordan Nagai, Bob Peterson Adventure / Comedy / Animation / Family United States 98% RT / 88 MC / 4.1 LB Streaming on Disney+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex95 Posted March 9, 2023 Author Share Posted March 9, 2023 Choices were certainly made this year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrogLenzen Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 needs more Waltz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeee Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 (edited) 27 minutes ago, Alex95 said: Choices were certainly made this year... 6/10 for me. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯. Edited March 9, 2023 by Deeee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Chris Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 If I am being honest, there's a good amount of films that I haven't seen remaining and therefore, I am more likely to nominate them over the ones that I've yet to see. And this was the case for Hero, a 2002 film that was directed and produced by Zhang Yimou. The film focuses on the Warring States Period in ancient China - this was a time where China was divided into 7 states, and there was an assassination attempt on the King of Qin... At the time of its release, the film was seen as one of the most expensive film to have been produced in China as well as one of China's highest-grossing film. The film was nominated at the Academy Award despite never being released in the US - it was actually released 2 years later due to Quentin Tarantino convincing Miramax to open the film in theatres in the US. As a whole, the film received positive reviews but personally, reading the plot, I am unsure that it would be a film that would interest me although the cinematography impresses me from the trailer that I watched Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Chris Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 Inspired by the Roald Dahl's novel of the same name, Fantastic Mr. Fox was released in 2009 after the project began as a collaboration between Wes Anderson - the director - and Henry Selick. This animated movie - a stop motion at that - features a diverse cast of actors doing the voice over including George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Jason Schwartzman, Bill Murray, Williem Dafoe, Owen Wilson, Brian Cox, Adrien Brody, and Mr. Wes Anderson himself. The story revolves around a fox and his family & friends ; They don't have the nicest human neighbours who have as mission to kill him. He eventually manages to escape, and meet other animals that they become friends with... But that doesn't end there as Mr. Fox will need to find a new place to live, and while he's looking to find a new place, he is met with many challenges. Anyway, this movie was well-received but personally, I've only watched it once and I particularly didn't care for it as I am not the biggest fan of stop-motion animated film & the film didn't really represent nostalgia for me as I wasn't familiar with the book prior to the film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Tom~ Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 I’m not super attached to the Fantastic Mr Fox movie either but I did love the book as a kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex95 Posted March 9, 2023 Author Share Posted March 9, 2023 Cycle 25 - The Final Purge We started the game with a purge, might as well do one at the end to. I always like even numbers and I want to get us to a nice, even 100 films left. This purge will have three parts to it. Part 1: The Save - When it's your turn, you will save 8 films from the game to be immune from the purge. We'll go in a random order and you'll do this twice to save a total of 16 films. You will have 16 hours to make your saves or the randomizer will make them for you. At the end of this portion of the purge, 96 films will be saved. Part 2: The Cut - From the eleven remaining films, you will each cut one film of your choice. You will have 24 hours to make your cut or else you forfeit your right to make a cut. Part 3: The Vote - At this point there should be five films left (unless someone doesn't make a cut then there'll be more) and four spots left in the top 100. You will all rank the remaining films and privately PM or DM me your rankings of what you'd most like to see in the top 100 to least. The film that ranks the lowest overall will be the last film killed off in this purge. If you have any questions lemme know. Otherwise, we'll get this purge going with part one! @Steven_ will start the cycle off making his 8 saves. Then @FrogLenzen will make 8 saves. Then @*Diana will make 8 saves. Then @~Tom~ will make 8 saves. Then @Deeee will make 8 saves. Then @*Chris will make all 16 of his saves. Then @Deeee will make his final 8 saves and so on. Please copy and paste this entire list. You will remove the 8 films you are saving from the list and let us know which films they are by posting them under "my saves". This cycle is about showing your cards, so show them loud and proud Almost Famous American Psycho Battle Royale Bring It On Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Fantasia 2000 Final Destination In the Mood for Love Miss Congeniality Requiem for a Dream The Virgin Suicides Amélie Donnie Darko Gosford Park Legally Blonde The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Memento Monsters, Inc. Moulin Rouge! The Others The Princess Diaries Shrek Spirited Away 28 Days Later Adaptation. Catch Me If You Can Chicago City of God Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Insomnia Lilo & Stitch The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Road to Perdition Spider-Man A Tale of Two Sisters The Barbarian Invasions Finding Nemo Freaky Friday Kill Bill: Volume 1 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King The Matrix Reloaded Memories of Murder Monster Oldboy School of Rock The Station Agent X2 Before Sunset Dogville Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban The Incredibles Kill Bill: Volume 2 Kung Fu Hustle Mean Girls Shrek 2 Sideways Spider-Man 2 Brokeback Mountain The Constant Gardener C.R.A.Z.Y. The Descent Mysterious Skin Serenity Sin City Walk the Line Children of Men The Departed The Girl Who Leapt Through Time The Host Pan's Labyrinth Paprika The Prestige The Wind That Shakes the Barley 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days Atonement Into the Wild Juno La Vie en Rose No Country for Old Men The Orphanage Persepolis Ratatouille [•REC] There Will Be Blood Cloverfield The Dark Knight Doubt The Fall Frozen River In Bruges Let the Right One In Ponyo Rachel Getting Married Slumdog Millionaire WALL-E Wanted (500) Days of Summer Coraline District 9 Drag Me to Hell The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo I Killed My Mother Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire The Secret of Kells Sunshine Cleaning Up My Saves: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrogLenzen Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 my spreadsheet is about to be poppin' 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven_ Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 Almost Famous American Psycho Battle Royale Bring It On Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Fantasia 2000 Final Destination In the Mood for Love Miss Congeniality Requiem for a Dream The Virgin Suicides Amélie Donnie Darko Gosford Park Legally Blonde The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Memento Monsters, Inc. Moulin Rouge! The Others The Princess Diaries Shrek 28 Days Later Adaptation. Chicago City of God Insomnia The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Road to Perdition Spider-Man A Tale of Two Sisters The Barbarian Invasions Freaky Friday Kill Bill: Volume 1 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King The Matrix Reloaded Memories of Murder Monster Oldboy School of Rock The Station Agent X2 Before Sunset Dogville Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Kill Bill: Volume 2 Kung Fu Hustle Mean Girls Shrek 2 Sideways Spider-Man 2 Brokeback Mountain The Constant Gardener C.R.A.Z.Y. The Descent Mysterious Skin Serenity Sin City Walk the Line Children of Men The Departed The Girl Who Leapt Through Time The Host Pan's Labyrinth Paprika The Prestige The Wind That Shakes the Barley 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days Atonement Into the Wild Juno La Vie en Rose No Country for Old Men The Orphanage Persepolis Ratatouille [•REC] There Will Be Blood Cloverfield The Dark Knight Doubt The Fall Frozen River In Bruges Let the Right One In Ponyo Rachel Getting Married WALL-E Wanted (500) Days of Summer Coraline District 9 Drag Me to Hell The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo I Killed My Mother Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire The Secret of Kells Sunshine Cleaning Up My Saves: Catch Me If You Can Finding Nemo Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban The Incredibles Lilo & Stitch Slumdog Millionaire Spirited Away 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex95 Posted March 9, 2023 Author Share Posted March 9, 2023 @FrogLenzen is up next to make his first 8 saves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrogLenzen Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 (edited) [edit] Edited March 9, 2023 by FrogLenzen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrogLenzen Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 Almost Famous American Psycho Battle Royale Bring It On Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Fantasia 2000 Final Destination In the Mood for Love Miss Congeniality Requiem for a Dream The Virgin Suicides Amélie Donnie Darko Gosford Park Legally Blonde The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Memento Monsters, Inc. Moulin Rouge! The Others The Princess Diaries Shrek 28 Days Later Adaptation. Chicago Insomnia Road to Perdition Spider-Man A Tale of Two Sisters The Barbarian Invasions Freaky Friday Kill Bill: Volume 1 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King The Matrix Reloaded Memories of Murder Monster School of Rock The Station Agent X2 Before Sunset Dogville Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Kill Bill: Volume 2 Kung Fu Hustle Mean Girls Shrek 2 Sideways Spider-Man 2 Brokeback Mountain The Constant Gardener C.R.A.Z.Y. The Descent Mysterious Skin Serenity Sin City Walk the Line The Departed The Girl Who Leapt Through Time The Host Pan's Labyrinth Paprika The Prestige The Wind That Shakes the Barley 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days Atonement Into the Wild Juno La Vie en Rose The Orphanage Persepolis Ratatouille [•REC] There Will Be Blood Cloverfield The Dark Knight Doubt Frozen River Let the Right One In Ponyo Rachel Getting Married WALL-E Wanted (500) Days of Summer Coraline Drag Me to Hell The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo I Killed My Mother Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire The Secret of Kells Sunshine Cleaning Up My Saves: The Fall City of God District 9 In Bruges No Country for Old Men Children of Men Oldboy The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrogLenzen Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 sorry I was so caught up that I forgot to format it right lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex95 Posted March 9, 2023 Author Share Posted March 9, 2023 @*Diana is up next to make her first 8 saves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Diana Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 Almost Famous American Psycho Battle Royale Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Fantasia 2000 Final Destination In the Mood for Love Requiem for a Dream The Virgin Suicides Amélie Donnie Darko Gosford Park Legally Blonde The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Memento Moulin Rouge! The Others Shrek 28 Days Later Adaptation. Chicago Insomnia Road to Perdition A Tale of Two Sisters The Barbarian Invasions Freaky Friday Kill Bill: Volume 1 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King The Matrix Reloaded Memories of Murder Monster School of Rock The Station Agent X2 Before Sunset Dogville Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Kill Bill: Volume 2 Kung Fu Hustle Shrek 2 Sideways Spider-Man 2 The Constant Gardener C.R.A.Z.Y. The Descent Mysterious Skin Serenity Sin City Walk the Line The Departed The Girl Who Leapt Through Time The Host Pan's Labyrinth Paprika The Prestige The Wind That Shakes the Barley 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days Atonement Into the Wild Juno La Vie en Rose The Orphanage Persepolis Ratatouille [•REC] There Will Be Blood Cloverfield The Dark Knight Doubt Frozen River Let the Right One In Ponyo WALL-E Wanted (500) Days of Summer Coraline Drag Me to Hell The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo I Killed My Mother Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire The Secret of Kells Sunshine Cleaning Up My Saves: Brokeback Mountain Bring It On Mean Girls Miss Congeniality Monsters, Inc. Spider-Man The Princess Diaries Rachel Getting Married Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex95 Posted March 9, 2023 Author Share Posted March 9, 2023 @~Tom~ is up next to make his 8 saves! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Tom~ Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 Almost Famous American Psycho Battle Royale Fantasia 2000 Final Destination In the Mood for Love Requiem for a Dream The Virgin Suicides Amélie Donnie Darko Legally Blonde The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Memento Moulin Rouge! The Others Shrek 28 Days Later Adaptation. Chicago Insomnia Road to Perdition A Tale of Two Sisters The Barbarian Invasions Freaky Friday Kill Bill: Volume 1 The Matrix Reloaded Memories of Murder School of Rock The Station Agent X2 Before Sunset Dogville Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Kill Bill: Volume 2 Kung Fu Hustle Shrek 2 Sideways Spider-Man 2 C.R.A.Z.Y. The Descent Serenity Sin City Walk the Line The Departed The Girl Who Leapt Through Time The Host Pan's Labyrinth Paprika The Prestige 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days Atonement Into the Wild Juno La Vie en Rose The Orphanage Persepolis Ratatouille [•REC] There Will Be Blood Cloverfield The Dark Knight Doubt Frozen River Let the Right One In Ponyo WALL-E Wanted (500) Days of Summer Coraline Drag Me to Hell The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo I Killed My Mother Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire Sunshine Cleaning Up My Saves: The Wind That Shakes the Barley Gosford Park Monster Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Mysterious Skin The Constant Gardener The Secret of Kells The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex95 Posted March 9, 2023 Author Share Posted March 9, 2023 @Deeee is up next to make his 8 saves! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeee Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 Remaining: Almost Famous American Psycho Fantasia 2000 Final Destination The Virgin Suicides Amélie Legally Blonde The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Memento Moulin Rouge! The Others Shrek 28 Days Later Adaptation. Chicago Insomnia Road to Perdition A Tale of Two Sisters The Barbarian Invasions Freaky Friday Kill Bill: Volume 1 The Matrix Reloaded Memories of Murder School of Rock The Station Agent X2 Before Sunset Dogville Kill Bill: Volume 2 Kung Fu Hustle Shrek 2 Sideways Spider-Man 2 C.R.A.Z.Y. Serenity Sin City Walk the Line The Departed The Girl Who Leapt Through Time The Host Pan's Labyrinth The Prestige 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days Atonement Into the Wild La Vie en Rose The Orphanage Persepolis Ratatouille [•REC] There Will Be Blood Cloverfield The Dark Knight Doubt Frozen River Let the Right One In Ponyo WALL-E Wanted (500) Days of Summer Coraline Drag Me to Hell The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo I Killed My Mother Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire Sunshine Cleaning Up My Saves: Juno Paprika The Descent Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Battle Royale Donnie Darko Requiem for a Dream In the Mood For Love Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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