Calling it quits

 Well, I didn't think it would come to this quite so soon, but here we are.

After my issues with poll-maker last week - not to mention fighting a bug that knocked me out - I was ready to get back into the swing of things.  However, my computer felt otherwise, and now my templates used to help me get the matchups posted quicker are gone.  Given the difficulties in restarting the matchups after the extended break, I'm taking this as a sign to respectfully put an end to the battles, right off the high of Black Sheep getting retired.

I want to thank everyone who voted, submitted scenes, and participated over the 2+ (!) years that these have been going on.  I won't say that this will never come back, but it definitely will stop for the foreseeable future.

Have a good one!

Tears in the Rain vs. Comparing Knives

Your Challenger

Tears in the Rain

(Blade Runner)

VS

Your Challenger

Comparing Knives

(Crocodile Dundee)

The Case for Tears in the Rain:

Detective Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford) has been ordered to track down and kill Roy Batty (Rutger Hauer), a rogue artificial 'replicant.'  In a rooftop chase in heavy rain, Deckard misses a jump and hangs by his fingers, about to fall to his death.  Batty turns back and lectures Deckard briefly about how the tables have turned, but pulls him up to safety at the last instant.  Then, recognizing that his limited lifespan is about to terminate, Batty further addresses his shocked nemesis, reflecting on his own experiences and mortality.

(Submitted by Nicktendo0619)

The Case for Comparing Knives:

A mugger makes an unfortunate mistake when attempting to rob Mick (Paul Hogan) and Sue (Linda Kozlowski) - not realizing that when comparing knives, Mick's is going to be much bigger.

Tears in the Rain vs. Comparing Knives

Tears in the Rain

Comparing Knives

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The Score:  

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Black Sheep vs. Monster Attack!

Your Champion

Black Sheep

(Scott Pilgrim vs. The World)

VS

Your Challenger

Monster Attack!

(The Host)

The Case for Black Sheep (6):

Scott (Michael Cera) and Ramona (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) go to see his former flame Envy Adams (Brie Larson) perform, and Scott learns that the bassist - vegan-powered Todd (Brandon Routh) is his next opponent.

(Submitted by Travis)

The Case for Monster Attack!:

Having previously thrown food to a mysterious creature in the water, Park Gang-du (Song Kang-ho) is horrified to see the full monster running towards him and a crowd of onlookers, attacking everyone it comes across.  Trying to help those attacked - while also keeping himself out of danger - he is horrified to see the monster run off after grabbing his daughter, Hyun-seo (Go Ah-sung).

Black Sheep vs. Monster Attack!

Black Sheep

Monster Attack!

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The Score:  Black Sheep 10, Monster Attack! 2

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Black Sheep vs. Cell Block Tango

Your Champion

Black Sheep

(Scott Pilgrim vs. The World)

VS

Your Challenger

Cell Block Tango

(Chicago)

The Case for Black Sheep (5):

Scott (Michael Cera) and Ramona (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) go to see his former flame Envy Adams (Brie Larson) perform, and Scott learns that the bassist - vegan-powered Todd (Brandon Routh) is his next opponent.

(Submitted by Travis)

The Case for Cell Block Tango:

Spending the first of many nights in prison, Roxie (Renée Zellweger) fantasizes an extravagant dance number from the other women on Murderer's Row.  Each tells their tale, both within the dance and in the real world - with only one seeming to actually be innocent.

Black Sheep vs. Cell Block Tango

Black Sheep

Cell Block Tango

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The Score:  Black Sheep 9, Cell Block Tango 6

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Black Sheep vs. White Woman's Instagram

Your Champion

Black Sheep

(Scott Pilgrim vs. The World)

VS

Your Challenger

White Woman's Instagram

(Inside)

The Case for Black Sheep (4):

Scott (Michael Cera) and Ramona (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) go to see his former flame Envy Adams (Brie Larson) perform, and Scott learns that the bassist - vegan-powered Todd (Brandon Routh) is his next opponent.

(Submitted by Travis)

The Case for White Woman's Instagram:

In this carefully crafted song, Bo Burnham appears to be mocking the vapid sensibilities of a particular sort of woman, but then hits with a sucker punch as he fully fleshes out this fictional woman into a real human before returning her to a hobby (Instagram) that makes her happy.

Black Sheep vs. White Woman's Instagram

Black Sheep

White Woman's Instagram

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The Score:  Black Sheep 7, White Woman's Instagram 5

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Black Sheep vs. Piano Dancing

Your Champion

Black Sheep

(Scott Pilgrim vs. The World)

VS

Your Challenger

Piano Dancing

(Big)

The Case for Black Sheep (3):

Scott (Michael Cera) and Ramona (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) go to see his former flame Envy Adams (Brie Larson) perform, and Scott learns that the bassist - vegan-powered Todd (Brandon Routh) is his next opponent.

(Submitted by Travis)

The Case for Piano Dancing:

Walking into a store, Josh (Tom Hanks) steps onto a giant keyboard and is instantly entertained.  His enthusiasm is infectious, and soon a crowd has gathered as he and MacMillan (Robert Loggia) play a small handful of tunes.

Black Sheep vs. Piano Dancing

Black Sheep

Piano Dancing

Created with Quiz Maker

The Score:  Black Sheep 11, Piano Dancing 9

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Black Sheep vs. The Exorcism of Jonah Hill

Your Champion

Black Sheep

(Scott Pilgrim vs. The World)

VS

Your Challenger

The Exorcism of Jonah Hill

(This Is the End)

The Case for Black Sheep (2):

Scott (Michael Cera) and Ramona (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) go to see his former flame Envy Adams (Brie Larson) perform, and Scott learns that the bassist - vegan-powered Todd (Brandon Routh) is his next opponent.

(Submitted by Travis)

The Case for The Exorcism of Jonah Hill:

Things go south very quickly for the cast of This Is the End, culminating in the demonic possession of Jonah Hill.  His friends gather around to try to exorcise the demon from him, in what starts off as a fairly serious scene.  Then it becomes clear that Jay (Jay Baruchal) has no idea what he is doing, and it degenerates from that point on until (hilariously) no one is even paying attention to the demon-possessed person they share a room with.

Black Sheep vs. The Exorcism of Jonah Hill

Black Sheep

The Exorcism of Jonah Hill

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The Score:  Black Sheep 10, The Exorcism of Jonah Hill 4

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Black Sheep vs. Cemetery Stories

Your Champion

Black Sheep

(Scott Pilgrim vs. The World)

VS

Your Challenger

Cemetery Stories

(Nebraska)

The Case for Black Sheep (1):

Scott (Michael Cera) and Ramona (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) go to see his former flame Envy Adams (Brie Larson) perform, and Scott learns that the bassist - vegan-powered Todd (Brandon Routh) is his next opponent.

(Submitted by Travis)

The Case for Cemetery Stories:

Visiting a graveyard that has multiple members of Woody's (Bruce Dern) family in it, David (Will Forte) gets a colorful history of his father's family from his mother Kate (June Squibb).  Kate provides some extra commentary about the deceased's sex lives - something neither Woody or David want to hear.

Black Sheep vs. Cemetery Stories

Black Sheep

Cemetery Stories

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The Score:  Black Sheep 14, Cemetery Stories 2

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A Case of Beer vs. Black Sheep

Your Champion

A Case of Beer

(Almost Famous)

VS

Your Challenger

Black Sheep

(Scott Pilgrim vs. The World)

The Case for A Case of Beer (1):

Arguing with Penny Lane (Kate Hudson), William (Patrick Fugit) tells her that he is much more dangerous than she thinks - and follows through on that with the information that Penny was traded away by Russell (Billy Crudup) for $50 and a case of beer.  Shocked and hurt by the news, Penny tries to play off this knowledge, but Hudson beautifully shows just how much this has hurt Penny, even as William apologizes.

(Inspired by The Film Experience)

The Case for Black Sheep:

Scott (Michael Cera) and Ramona (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) go to see his former flame Envy Adams (Brie Larson) perform, and Scott learns that the bassist - vegan-powered Todd (Brandon Routh) is his next opponent.

(Submitted by Travis)

A Case of Beer vs. Black Sheep

A Case of Beer

Black Sheep

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The Score:  Black Sheep 13, A Case of Beer 2

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