Monday, August 31, 2020

Opening Wakanda vs. Stuck

Your Champion
Opening Wakanda
(Black Panther)

VS

Your Challenger
Stuck
(There's Something About Mary)

The Case for Opening Wakanda (1):
In this ending scene, King T'Challa (Chadwick Boseman) speaks with the UN about opening up the previously secretive country of Wakanda - speaking of the need to unite in the face of the coming challenges the world faces.

The Case for Stuck:
Things go from bad to worse for Ted (Ben Stiller) after finding himself in a painful and embarrassing situation, as the assistance provided to him keeps escalating to the point of ridiculousness.
(Submitted by Tattys

Opening Wakanda vs. Stuck
Opening Wakanda
Stuck
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The Score:  Opening Wakanda 14, Stuck 4

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Sunday, August 30, 2020

There's No Crying in Baseball! vs. Opening Wakanda

Your Champion
There's No Crying in Baseball!
(A League of Their Own)

VS

Your Challenger
Opening Wakanda
(Black Panther)

The Case for There's No Crying in Baseball! (4):
Irritated with Evelyn (Bitty Schram) messing up a play, Jimmy (Tom Hanks) chastises her in front of all the other players, leading to his hilarious indignation as he repeatedly tells her that there is no crying in their chosen sport.

The Case for Opening Wakanda:
In this ending scene, King T'Challa (Chadwick Boseman) speaks with the UN about opening up the previously secretive country of Wakanda - speaking of the need to unite in the face of the coming challenges the world faces.

There's No Crying in Baseball! vs. Opening Wakanda
There's No Crying in Baseball!
Opening Wakanda

The Score:  Opening Wakanda 13, There's No Crying in Baseball! 6

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Thursday, August 27, 2020

There's No Crying in Baseball! vs. Mugging the Merry Men

Your Champion
There's No Crying in Baseball!
(A League of Their Own)

VS

Your Challenger
Mugging the Merry Men
(Shrek)

The Case for There's No Crying in Baseball! (3):
Irritated with Evelyn (Bitty Schram) messing up a play, Jimmy (Tom Hanks) chastises her in front of all the other players, leading to his hilarious indignation as he repeatedly tells her that there is no crying in their chosen sport.

The Case for Mugging the Merry Men:
Fiona (Cameron Diaz), Shrek (Mike Myers), and Donkey (Eddie Murphy) are headed back to Lord Farquaad when they are interrupted by Robin Hood and his Merry Men - who think Fiona is in danger.  However, they soon learn that not only is Fiona not in danger, but she is more than capable of taking care of herself.

There's No Crying in Baseball! vs. Mugging the Merry Men
There's No Crying in Baseball!
Mugging the Merry Men
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The Score:  There's No Crying in Baseball! 11, Mugging the Merry Men 7

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Wednesday, August 26, 2020

There's No Crying in Baseball! vs. Misfire

Your Champion
There's No Crying in Baseball!
(A League of Their Own)

VS

Your Challenger
Misfire
(Unforgiven)

The Case for There's No Crying in Baseball (2):
Irritated with Evelyn (Bitty Schram) messing up a play, Jimmy (Tom Hanks) chastises her in front of all the other players, leading to his hilarious indignation as he repeatedly tells her that there is no crying in their chosen sport.

The Case for Misfire:
Having learned that his friend has been killed and displayed at the saloon in Big Whiskey, Will Munny (Clint Eastwood) arrives and kills the owner (Anthony James) and prepares to kill 'Little' Bill Daggett (Gene Hackman).  Though Bill tells the others to shot Munny once he fires, there is a brief moment of shock as Munny's gun misfires, leading to a wild shootout.

There's No Crying in Baseball vs. Misfire
There's No Crying in Baseball!
Misfire
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The Score:  There's No Crying in Baseball! 13, Misfire 5

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Tuesday, August 25, 2020

There's No Crying in Baseball! vs. Missing Anatomy

Your Champion
There's No Crying in Baseball!
(A League of Their Own)

VS

Your Challenger
Missing Anatomy
(Piranha 3D)

The Case for There's No Crying in Baseball! (1):
Irritated with Evelyn (Bitty Schram) messing up a play, Jimmy (Tom Hanks) chastises her in front of all the other players, leading to his hilarious indignation as he repeatedly tells her that there is no crying in their chosen sport.

The Case for Missing Anatomy:
While trying to free their boat after getting caught, Derrick (Jerry O'Connell) ends up crashing and flooding the boat instead, knocking him and Crystal (Riley Steele) into the piranha-infested waters and trapping Kelly (Jessica Szohr) below.  Crystal is consumed by the piranha, while Danni (Kelly Brook) manages to pull Derrick from the water, where he laments the loss of a particular part of his anatomy.

There's No Crying in Baseball! vs. Missing Anatomy
There's No Crying in Baseball!
Missing Anatomy
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The Score:  There's No Crying in Baseball! 13, Missing Anatomy 8

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Monday, August 24, 2020

Saving Veld vs. There's No Crying in Baseball!

Your Champion
Saving Veld
(Wonder Woman)

VS

Your Challenger
There's No Crying in Baseball!
(A League of Their Own)

The Case for Saving Veld (1):
Having just crossed No Man's Land, Diana (Gal Gadot) continues into Veld, where she almost single-handedly saves the city from the occupying forces - culminating in a leap into a church's steeple to stop a sniper.

The Case for There's No Crying in Baseball!:
Irritated with Evelyn (Bitty Schram) messing up a play, Jimmy (Tom Hanks) chastises her in front of all the other players, leading to his hilarious indignation as he repeatedly tells her that there is no crying in their chosen sport.

Saving Veld vs. There's No Crying in Baseball!
Saving Veld
There's No Crying in Baseball!

The Score:  There's No Crying in Baseball! 9, Saving Veld 4

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Sunday, August 23, 2020

Tar Man vs. Saving Veld

Your Champion
Tar Man
(The Return of the Living Dead)

VS

Your Challenger
Saving Veld
(Wonder Woman)

The Case for Tar Man (2):
Tina (Beverly Randolph) goes looking for her boyfriend Freddy (Thom Matthews) at his place of work, and wanders into the basement where she discovers one of the living dead that had been stored in a drum.  Dubbed the Tar Man (or Tarman), the creature became the most iconic of the undead from this 1985 movie.

The Case for Saving Veld:
Having just crossed No Man's Land, Diana (Gal Gadot) continues into Veld, where she almost single-handedly saves the city from the occupying forces - culminating in a leap into a church's steeple to stop a sniper.

Tar Man vs. Saving Veld
Tar Man
Saving Veld
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The Score:  Saving Veld 15, Tar Man 2

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Thursday, August 20, 2020

Tar Man vs. Banana Boat of Death

Your Champion
Tar Man
(The Return of the Living Dead)

VS

Your Challenger
Banana Boat of Death
(Jaws: The Revenge)

The Case for Tar Man (1):
Tina (Beverly Randolph) goes looking for her boyfriend Freddy (Thom Matthews) at his place of work, and wanders into the basement where she discovers one of the living dead that had been stored in a drum.  Dubbed the Tar Man (or Tarman), the creature became the most iconic of the undead from this 1985 movie.

The Case for Banana Boat of Death:
While a ceremony is occurring to honor Carla's (Karen Young) artwork, her daughter Thea (Judith Barsi) is being stalked by a great white shark.  Seeing the shark headed towards her granddaughter, Ellen Brody (Lorraine Gary) screams a warning, but too late - the shark attacks the banana boat Thea is riding, killing one of the passengers.  Though Thea escapes, Ellen decides to go after the shark she feels is hunting her family.

Tar Man vs. Banana Boat of Death
Tar Man
Banana Boat of Death
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The Score:  Tar Man 8, Banana Boat of Death 5

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Wednesday, August 19, 2020

Remember Me vs. Tar Man

Your Champion
Remember Me
(Coco)

VS

Your Challenger
Tar Man
(The Return of the Living Dead)

The Case for Remember Me (2):
Trapped by Ernesto (Benjamin Bratt), Hector (Gael Garcia Bernal) realizes that he is slowly being forgotten, and expresses regret to Miguel (Anthony Gonzales) - leading to the revelation that the two are related.  Upon seeing the picture of his family, Hector flashes back to when he was alive, and the song he shared with his daughter.
(Submitted by LindaValo)

The Case for Tar Man:
Tina (Beverly Randolph) goes looking for her boyfriend Freddy (Thom Matthews) at his place of work, and wanders into the basement where she discovers one of the living dead that had been stored in a drum.  Dubbed the Tar Man (or Tarman), the creature became the most iconic of the undead from this 1985 movie.

Remember Me vs. Tar Man
Remember Me
Tar Man
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The Score:  Tar Man 7, Remember Me 6

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Tuesday, August 18, 2020

Remember Me vs And Then

Your Champion
Remember Me
(Coco)

VS

Your Challenger
And Then
(Dude, Where's My Car?)

The Case for Remember Me (1):
Trapped by Ernesto (Benjamin Bratt), Hector (Gael Garcia Bernal) realizes that he is slowly being forgotten, and expresses regret to Miguel (Anthony Gonzales) - leading to the revelation that the two are related.  Upon seeing the picture of his family, Hector flashes back to when he was alive, and the song he shared with his daughter.
(Submitted by LindaValo)

The Case for And Then:
Stopping to get some food, Jesse (Ashton Kutcher) orders for the three of them.  However, once he is finished, the woman taking their order (Freda Foh Shen) continually asks him for more items, leading to his attacking of the order box.

Remember Me vs. And Then
Remember Me
And Then
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The Score:  Remember Me 15, And Then 5

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Monday, August 17, 2020

Extreme Sports: Spider Edition vs. Remember Me

Your Champion
Extreme Sports: Spider Edition
(Eight Legged Freaks)

VS

Your Challenger
Remember Me
(Coco)

The Case for Extreme Sports: Spider Edition (1):
Having just been tasered for not properly taking no for an answer, Bret (Matt Czuchry) sees a large number of giant jumping spiders making their way towards him and his friends.  Trying to warn them of the danger, it isn't until they are attacked that the other motorcyclists take off - leading to a desert chase that only Bret manages to survive.

The Case for Remember Me:
Trapped by Ernesto (Benjamin Bratt), Hector (Gael Garcia Bernal) realizes that he is slowly being forgotten, and expresses regret to Miguel (Anthony Gonzales) - leading to the revelation that the two are related.  Upon seeing the picture of his family, Hector flashes back to when he was alive, and the song he shared with his daughter.
(Submitted by LindaValo)

Extreme Sports: Spider Edition vs. Remember Me
Extreme Sports: Spider Edition
Remember Me
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The Score:  Remember Me 13, Extreme Sports: Spider Edition 5

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Sunday, August 16, 2020

Tasting Ratatouille vs. Extreme Sports: Spider Edition

Your Champion
Tasting Ratatouille
(Ratatouille)

VS

Your Challenger
Extreme Sports: Spider Edition
(Eight Legged Freaks)

The Case for Tasting Ratatouille (3):
Anton Ego (Peter O'Toole), feared food critic, having heard of the resurgent popularity of Gusteau's - a restaurant he had previously written a scathing review of - decides to go and write a second review.  Remy (Patton Oswalt) prepares a dish of ratatouille for him, leading to this vivid flashback as Ego takes his first bite.

The Case for Extreme Sports: Spider Edition:
Having just been tasered for not properly taking no for an answer, Bret (Matt Czuchry) sees a large number of giant jumping spiders making their way towards him and his friends.  Trying to warn them of the danger, it isn't until they are attacked that the other motorcyclists take off - leading to a desert chase that only Bret manages to survive.

Tasting Ratatouille vs. Extreme Sports: Spider Edition
Tasting Ratatouille
Extreme Sports: Spider Edition

The Score:  Extreme Sports: Spider Edition 13, Tasting Ratatouille 12

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Thursday, August 13, 2020

Tasting Ratatouille vs. Fighting Akut

Your Champion
Tasting Ratatouille
(Ratatouille)

VS

Your Challenger
Fighting Akut
(The Legend of Tarzan)

The Case for Tasting Ratatouille (2):
Anton Ego (Peter O'Toole), feared food critic, having heard of the resurgent popularity of Gusteau's - a restaurant he had previously written a scathing review of - decides to go and write a second review.  Remy (Patton Oswalt) prepares a dish of ratatouille for him, leading to this vivid flashback as Ego takes his first bite.

The Case for Fighting Akut:
Having previously left the apes he used to live with, Tarzan (Alexander Skarsgard) and George (Samuel L. Jackson) run into them when traveling through the jungle.  Advising against using weapons, Tarzan fights with Akut to decide whether or not the two of them can travel safely through the area.
(Submitted by Barbara)

Tasting Ratatouille vs. Fighting Akut
Tasting Ratatouille
Fighting Akut

The Score:  Tasting Ratatouille 13, Fighting Akut 3

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Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Tasting Ratatouille vs The Music of the Guzheng

Your Champion
Tasting Ratatouille
(Ratatouille)

VS

Your Challenger
The Music of the Guzheng
(Kung Fu Hustle)

The Case for Tasting Ratatouille (1):
Anton Ego (Peter O'Toole), feared food critic, having heard of the resurgent popularity of Gusteau's - a restaurant he had previously written a scathing review of - decides to go and write a second review.  Remy (Patton Oswalt) prepares a dish of ratatouille for him, leading to this vivid flashback as Ego takes his first bite.

The Case for The Music of the Guzheng:
Having earlier been thwarted when trying to intimidate the residents of Pigsty Alley, Brother Sum (Danny Chan Kwok-kwan) hires The Harpists (Gar Hong-hay and Fung Hak-on) to kill the kung fu masters who had defended the slum.  The two arrive and use their guzheng to attack the masters and defend themselves from their skills.

Tasting Ratatouille vs. The Music of the Guzheng
Tasting Ratatouille
The Music of the Guzheng

The Score:  Tasting Ratatouille 8, The Music of the Guzheng 7

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Tuesday, August 11, 2020

Galadriel's Temptation vs. Tasting Ratatouille

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

VS

Your Challenger
Tasting Ratatouille
(Ratatouille)

The Case for Galadriel's Temptation (5):
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 Tasting Ratatouille:
Anton Ego (Peter O'Toole), feared food critic, having heard of the resurgent popularity of Gusteau's - a restaurant he had previously written a scathing review of - decides to go and write a second review.  Remy (Patton Oswalt) prepares a dish of ratatouille for him, leading to this vivid flashback as Ego takes his first bite.

Galadriel's Temptation vs. Tasting Ratatouille
Galadriel's Temptation
Tasting Ratatouille
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The Score:  Tasting Ratatouille 14, Galadriel's Temptation 9

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