Thursday, July 30, 2020

Galadriel's Temptation vs. Why Should I Worry?

Your Champion
Galadriel's Temptation
(Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring)

VS

Your Challenger
Why Should I Worry?
(Oliver and Company)

The Case for Galadriel's Temptation (2):
Late in the evening in Lothlórien, Galadriel (Cate Blanchett) leads Frodo (Elijah Wood) to her mirror to give him a vision.  Fearing the possible future, Frodo offers the ring to Galadriel, and the audience gets to see the ring's power as it attempts to corrupt her.
(Submitted by Travis)

The Case for Why Should I Worry?:
Having just used the naive Oliver (Joey Lawrence), to help him get some food, Dodger (Billy Joel) takes off without sharing - singing this tune as he attempts to lose Oliver in the city.
(Submitted by JCtheQueen)

Galadriel's Temptation vs. Why Should I Worry?
Galadriel's Temptation
Why Should I Worry?
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The Score:  Galadriel's Temptation 13, Why Should I Worry? 9

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Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Galadriel's Temptation vs. No Smoking

Your Champion
Galadriel's Temptation
(Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring)

VS

Your Challenger
No Smoking
(Men in Black 2)

The Case for Galadriel's Temptation (1):
Late in the evening in Lothlórien, Galadriel (Cate Blanchett) leads Frodo (Elijah Wood) to her mirror to give him a vision.  Fearing the possible future, Frodo offers the ring to Galadriel, and the audience gets to see the ring's power as it attempts to corrupt her.
(Submitted by Travis)

The Case for No Smoking:
Needing the assistance of K (Tommy Lee Jones), J (Will Smith) reveals to him the existence of aliens, hoping to get K's memory back.  Once all of the aliens are revealed, K reacts quiet stoically, except to reprimand one of them.
(Submitted by Boone)

Galadriel's Temptation vs. No Smoking
Galadriel's Temptation
No Smoking
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The Score:  Galadriel's Temptation 12, No Smoking 9

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Tuesday, July 28, 2020

A Deadly Kiss vs. Galadriel's Temptation

Your Champion
A Deadly Kiss
(Batman Returns)

VS

Your Challenger
Galadriel's Temptation
(Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring)

The Case for A Deadly Kiss (2):
Having just assisted the Penguin (Danny DeVito) frame Batman (Michael Keaton) for murder, Catwoman (Michelle Pfeiffer) confronts Batman on a rooftop, where an exchange between the two becomes pivotal to the latter part of the movie.

The Case for Galadriel's Temptation:
Late in the evening in Lothlórien, Galadriel (Cate Blanchett) leads Frodo (Elijah Wood) to her mirror to give him a vision.  Fearing the possible future, Frodo offers the ring to Galadriel, and the audience gets to see the ring's power as it attempts to corrupt her.
(Submitted by Travis)

A Deadly Kiss vs. Galadriel's Temptation
A Deadly Kiss
Galadriel's Temptation
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The Score:  Galadriel's Temptation 13, A Deadly Kiss 5

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Monday, July 27, 2020

A Deadly Kiss vs. A Little Feast

Your Champion
A Deadly Kiss
(Batman Returns)

VS

Your Challenger
A Little Feast
(A Little Princess)

The Case for A Deadly Kiss (1):
Having just assisted the Penguin (Danny DeVito) frame Batman (Michael Keaton) for murder, Catwoman (Michelle Pfeiffer) confronts Batman on a rooftop, where an exchange between the two becomes pivotal to the latter part of the movie.

The Case for A Little Feast:
Having been locked in the attic all day without food, Sara (Liesel Matthews) tells a story of a glorious feast to Becky (Vanessa Lee Chester) to help comfort the two of them.  The next day, they are shocked to discover the feast from the story present in their room - and more than happy to dig in
(Submitted by Barbara)

A Deadly Kiss vs. A Little Feast
A Deadly Kiss
A Little Feast
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The Score:  A Deadly Kiss 11, A Little Feast 8

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Sunday, July 26, 2020

Wizard Duel vs. A Deadly Kiss

Your Champion
Wizard Duel
(The Sword in the Stone)

VS

Your Challenger
A Deadly Kiss
(Batman Returns)

The Case for Wizard Duel (2):
Having barely saved a young Arthur from Madam Mim, Merlin finds himself dueling the witch, though she cheats almost immediately.  Despite this, Merlin eventually manages to defeat her, teaching Arthur the lesson that strength cannot win all battles - sometimes you have to outsmart your foe.

The Case for A Deadly Kiss:
Having just assisted the Penguin (Danny DeVito) frame Batman (Michael Keaton) for murder, Catwoman (Michelle Pfeiffer) confronts Batman on a rooftop, where an exchange between the two becomes pivotal to the latter part of the movie.

Wizard Duel vs. A Deadly Kiss
Wizard Duel
A Deadly Kiss

The Score:  A Deadly Kiss 11, Wizard Duel 5

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Thursday, July 23, 2020

Wizard Duel vs. Christine's Revenge

Your Champion
Wizard Duel
(The Sword in the Stone)

VS

Your Challenger
Christine's Revenge
(Christine)

The Case for Wizard Duel (1):
Having barely saved a young Arthur from Madam Mim, Merlin finds himself dueling the witch, though she cheats almost immediately.  Despite this, Merlin eventually manages to defeat her, teaching Arthur the lesson that strength cannot win all battles - sometimes you have to outsmart your foe.

The Case for Christine's Revenge:
Having destroyed Christine earlier in the movie to get at Arnie (Keith Gordon), Moochie (Malcome Danare) finds himself the first that she seeks vengeance on.  Despite his best attempts, Christine's will for revenge means he will not get away...

Wizard Duel vs. Christine's Revenge
Wizard Duel
Christine's Revenge
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The Score:  Wizard Duel 11, Christine's Revenge 7

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Wednesday, July 22, 2020

Shared Dreaming vs. Wizard Duel

Your Champion
Shared Dreaming
(Inception)

VS

Your Challenger
Wizard Duel
(The Sword in the Stone)

The Case for Shared Dreaming (2):
Having just recruited Ariadne (Ellen Page) to assist in 'incepting' a memory, Cobb (Leonardo DiCaprio), explains the structure of dreaming, and how shared dreaming works.  Once Ariadne realizes they are in a dream, things change quickly.

The Case for Wizard Duel:
Having barely saved a young Arthur from Madam Mim, Merlin finds himself dueling the witch, though she cheats almost immediately.  Despite this, Merlin eventually manages to defeat her, teaching Arthur the lesson that strength cannot win all battles - sometimes you have to outsmart your foe.

Shared Dreaming vs. Wizard Duel
Shared Dreaming
Wizard Duel
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The Score:  Wizard Duel 12, Shared Dreaming 11

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Tuesday, July 21, 2020

Shared Dreaming vs. What Might Have Been

Your Champion
Shared Dreaming
(Inception)

VS

Your Challenger
What Might Have Been
(La La Land)

The Case for Shared Dreaming (1):
Having just recruited Ariadne (Ellen Page) to assist in 'incepting' a memory, Cobb (Leonardo DiCaprio), explains the structure of dreaming, and how shared dreaming works.  Once Ariadne realizes they are in a dream, things change quickly.

The Case for What Might Have Been:
In this epilogue, Mia (Emma Stone) and her husband stop at a jazz club, where she sees her former boyfriend Sebastian (Ryan Gosling) playing.  Seeing her, Sebastian begins playing - and gives the audience an alternate story, one where different choices for both of them led to a different future where they are still together.

Shared Dreaming vs. What Might Have Been
Shared Dreaming
What Might Have Been

The Score:  Shared Dreaming 13, What Might Have Been 5

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Monday, July 20, 2020

It Is Unusual vs. Shared Dreaming

Your Champion
It Is Unusual
(Mars Attacks!)

VS

Your Challenger
Shared Dreaming
(Inception)

The Case for It Is Unusual (1):
Tom Jones, playing himself, sings one of his biggest hits for Vegas audiences, but then finds himself surrounded and attacked by Martians.  Fleeing, he meets and teams up with Byron Williams (Jim Brown), Barbara Land (Annette Bening), Cindy (Janice Rivera), and a rude gambler (Danny DeVito) and they cobble together a quick plan for their escape.

The Case for Shared Dreaming:
Having just recruited Ariadne (Ellen Page) to assist in 'incepting' a memory, Cobb (Leonardo DiCaprio), explains the structure of dreaming, and how shared dreaming works.  Once Ariadne realizes they are in a dream, things change quickly.

It Is Unusual vs. Shared Dreaming
It Is Unusual
Shared Dreaming
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The Score:  Shared Dreaming 9, It Is Unusual 6

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Sunday, July 19, 2020

It Is Unusual vs. The Best Part of My Day

Your Challenger
It Is Unusual
(Mars Attacks!)

VS

Your Challenger
The Best Part of My Day
(Good Will Hunting)

The Case for It Is Unusual:
Tom Jones, playing himself, sings one of his biggest hits for Vegas audiences, but then finds himself surrounded and attacked by Martians.  Fleeing, he meets and teams up with Byron Williams (Jim Brown), Barbara Land (Annette Bening), Cindy (Janice Rivera), and a rude gambler (Danny DeVito) and they cobble together a quick plan for their escape.

The Case for The Best Part of My Day:
In this scene, Chuckie (Ben Affleck) explains to Will (Matt Damon) that he wants Will to take the opportunities offered to him - opportunities that he will never have.  That any future where Will remains in his current life is a disappointing one, and that he hopes to one day go to pick Will up and learn that Will has left - not even saying goodbye.

It Is Unusual vs. The Best Part of My Day
It Is Unusual
The Best Part of My Day

The Score:  It Is Unusual 10, The Best Part of My Day 4

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Thursday, July 16, 2020

Fist Bump vs. Projector

Your Champion
Fist Bump
(Big Hero 6)

VS

Your Challenger
Projector
(IT: Chapter One)

The Case for Fist Bump (6):
In this scene, Hiro (Ryan Potter) teaches Baymax (Scott Adsit) how to do a fist bump.  Not only is the scene amusing on its own, but it sets up a recurring gag for the rest of the film - one that isn't the same joke over and over, but variations on this initial scene.

The Case for Projector:
As the kids figure out where IT comes from, the projector they use starts going through all of Bill's (Jaeden Lieberher) family photos, stopping on a group photo where his mother slowly starts to transform into Pennywise (Bill Skarsgard).  When they briefly think the danger is over, they learn quite emphatically that that is not the case.

Fist Bump vs. Projector
Fist Bump
Projector

The Score:  Fist Bump 10, Projector 6

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Wednesday, July 15, 2020

Fist Bump vs. Escaping the Police

Your Champion
Fist Bump
(Big Hero 6)

VS

Your Challenger
Escaping the Police
(Baby Driver)

The Case for Fist Bump (5):
In this scene, Hiro (Ryan Potter) teaches Baymax (Scott Adsit) how to do a fist bump.  Not only is the scene amusing on its own, but it sets up a recurring gag for the rest of the film - one that isn't the same joke over and over, but variations on this initial scene.

The Case for Escaping the Police:
Having just committed a heist, Buddy, Darling, and Griff (Jon Hamm, Eiza Gonzalez, and Jon Bernthal) get into the car driven by their getaway driver, Baby (Ansel Elgort).  What follows is a beautifully scored car chase and Baby uses his amazing driving skills to escape and evade the police, eventually leading the crew to another car to prevent further chases.

Fist Bump vs. Escaping the Police
Fist Bump
Escaping the Police
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The Score:  Fist Bump 12, Escaping the Police 6

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Tuesday, July 14, 2020

Fist Bump vs. Jake's First Loss

Your Champion
Fist Bump
(Big Hero 6)

VS

Your Challenger
Jake's First Loss
(Raging Bull)

The Case for Fist Bump (4):
In this scene, Hiro (Ryan Potter) teaches Baymax (Scott Adsit) how to do a fist bump.  Not only is the scene amusing on its own, but it sets up a recurring gag for the rest of the film - one that isn't the same joke over and over, but variations on this initial scene.

The Case for Jake's First Loss:
After a match where only the bell saves his opponent from receiving a knock-out, Jake LaMotta (Robert De Niro) refuses to concede defeat, as the crowd also refuses to accept the decision, leading to a riot as the ringmaster tries to maintain control.

Fist Bump vs. Jake's First Loss
Fist Bump
Jake's First Lost
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The Score:  Fist Bump 12, Jake's First Loss 6

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