Sideways is great! I really thought Hayden-Church's career was going to explode after this because he was so fantastic (I think his highlights beforehand included, what, Wings on TV?)... but pretty much all I can remember since is Spider-man 3, which, IIRC, some people weren't too happy with?
with the next pick in the Action category, DVD-eh? selects;
The Rock
Outraged by the US governments refusal to pay death benefits to soldiers killed during covert operations, disgruntled general Francis Hummel steals VX gas warheads, and takes over the island of Alcatraz.
Stanley Goodspeed, a biochemist with the FBI is brought in to disarm the warheads, with the help of British spy John Mason, the only man to have successfully escaped from Alcatraz
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Originally Posted by Roger Ebert
an action picture that rises to the top of the genre because of a literate, witty screenplay and skilled craftsmanship in the direction and special effects
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chase through san francisco
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Sorry for the extended delay. Things came up. Anyways, my next pick may be argued, so I'll leave it up to the rest of you whether I can put it in the Documentary / Non-fiction category or have to make it a wildcard.
Team Lucky the Donkey will select Hoffa in the Documentary / non fiction category.
This movie follows the rise and inevitable fall of Teamster legend Jimmy Hoffa. Originally meant for Oliver Stone to direct, I'm glad it went to Devito instead. The way this is shot, with the changes from flashback to present time makes it seamless imo. Devito's character, which is an amalgam of several of Hoffa's acquiantances over the years, is great as his ever loyal sidekick. No one really knows how Hoffa died, but I like the way it is portrated here.
The scenes with Robert Kennedy and Hoffa are taken almost verbatim from the actual hearings, and I wish I could have been around to see it. This movie mostly all "based on real life" except for the ending. If "Ali" can be in this category, I think I should be alright with Hoffa in this position.
Didn't know until I researched it a bit, but this movie apparently was a bit polarizing. Nicholson got a nomination for both a Golden Globe and a Razzie at the same time. I get sucked in every time to this movie. Nicholson as Hoffa makes me completely suspend my disbelief for the entire movie. Hoffa has me convinced by the end of the movie that I have to join the Teamsters, and I don't even drive a truck. Great performances all around. Heavily underrated movie.
In the 14th round IJAFW are proud to select, as our Animation selection, the Walt Disney classic,
The Jungle Book (1967)
A personal favourite of mine when I was growing up. This was the last movie that Walt was actually involved with. Great songs and memorable characters here.
Crap! I knew my pick was coming up fast but I have to plead negligence on this one guys and gals - had some company over for the game last night and didn't get around to making it later, even though with some responsibility could easily have done it earlier. My bad, sorry!
Anyway, here we go.
Team Clint Eastwood is overwhelmingly happy to announce as their selection for the Action category, Point Break (1992).
I have a lot I can say about this film but in keeping with the haphazard theme of this weekend I'll have to get to it later - this and about 5 other movies I still haven't written up. For now I will just say that I make no secrets that Point Break is my favorite movie. This is a sentimental choice that I can objectively back up - I think it is a spot-on action masterpiece that in many ways I am bewildered hasn't been taken yet, although I did feel comfortable letting it fall, despite wanting to ensure I got it. If that makes any sense.
Again, apologies for not doing my part to keep this thing moving!
PS - StrayBullet, not sure I understand what you are proposing?
Last edited by Got Miikka?; 10-19-2008 at 02:18 PM.
With the 377th pick in the CP Movie Draft, StrayBullet selects The Ten Commandments starring, Charlton Heston and Yul Brenner. The Ten Commandments will fulfill the Pre- 60s criteria.
Yes.. That's right, 'The Ten Commandments'. Now, I guess I've chosen this because every Easter this movie is on TV, I find myself watching it in it's entirety. Not only did I see this movie over and over again as a youth, but I found this film quite compelling and captivating. Yul Brenner's performance as Pharaoh Ramesses is outstanding and Charlton Heston's as Moses is equally as great.
Cecil B. DeMille's, The Ten Commandments... In TECHNICOLOUR!!
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This film provides a tremendous amount of insight into what created and ended the vibrant Seattle music scene of the late 80's and early 90's. Anyone interested in rock history should watch this film and if you are a fan of some of the bands that came out of that scene, it's a must see. There is so much to be learned and you may never look at 'grunge' in the same way again. That's not a bad thing mind you.
What really makes this film stand out beyond the meat of the above is the enormous amount of live footage of bands that, for the most part, never made it big and...again for the most part....were well thought of on the scene at the time. Bands included in this group are The Gits, Melvins, 7 Year Bitch, Gas Huffer, U-Men, Tad, Bad Moon among others. Fascinating stuff, for me anyway!
Various clips of the movie in this video.
__________________ I am in love with Montana. For other states I have admiration, respect, recognition, even some affection, but with Montana it is love." - John Steinbeck
Classic rich brothers with polar personalities courting the family chauffer's daughter story! Wonderful story with the great Audrey Hepburn as the title character. Humphrey Bogart and William Holden star as brothers competing for her affection. One of the first romantic comedies? Spawned a successful remake starring Harrison Ford, Greg Kinnear and Julia Ormond several years ago.
This is just a fun movie to watch, as most anything with Audrey Hepburn is. It's a movie that despite it's time still resonates today I think.
David Larrabee is reintroduced to Sabrina
Sabrina and Linus Larrabee
__________________ I am in love with Montana. For other states I have admiration, respect, recognition, even some affection, but with Montana it is love." - John Steinbeck
