Tuesday, March 9, 2021

The Indianapolis Speech vs. Mall Theft Interrupted

Your Champion
The Indianapolis Speech
(Jaws)

VS

Your Challenger
Mall Theft Interrupted
(Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze)

The Case for The Indianapolis Speech (3):
One of the greatest speeches ever written for film, Quint (Robert Shaw) details his experience after the sinking of the USS Indianapolis, revealing why he hunts sharks and why he won't wear a life jacket in this harrowing account.

The Case for Mall Theft Interrupted:
The movie opens with new character Keno (Ernie Reyes, Jr) inadvertently coming across remnants of the Foot Clan robbing a mall - and quickly gets overwhelmed by their numbers.  Over the title card, the Turtles appear and, as the credits run, they easily overcome the thieves and send them running.
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The Indianapolis Speech vs. Mall Theft Interrupted
The Indianapolis Speech
Mall Theft Interrupted
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The Score:  The Indianapolis Speech 11, Mall Theft Interrupted 10

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Monday, March 8, 2021

The Indianapolis Speech vs. Seeing the Rhedosaurus

Your Champion
The Indianapolis Speech
(Jaws)

VS

Your Challenger
Seeing the Rhedosaurus
(The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms)

The Case for The Indianapolis Speech (2):
One of the greatest speeches ever written for film, Quint (Robert Shaw) details his experience after the sinking of the USS Indianapolis, revealing why he hunts sharks and why he won't wear a life jacket in this harrowing account.

The Case for Seeing the Rhedosaurus:
While in the Arctic conducting secret nuclear texts, Professor Tom Nesbitt (Paul Christian) is the first to set eyes on the freshly-awakened Rhedosaurus.  Falling off a small cliff, he is disbelieved when reporting it.  Featuring Ray Harryhausen's first full credit for special effects, the Rhedosaurus was a stop-motion marvel at the time.

The Indianapolis Speech vs. Seeing the Rhedosaurus
The Indianapolis Speech
Seeing the Rhedosaurus
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The Score:  The Indianapolis Speech 11, Seeing the Rhedosaurus 2

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Sunday, March 7, 2021

The Indianapolis Speech vs. An Unbreakable Cage

Your Champion
The Indianapolis Speech
(Jaws)

VS

Your Challenger
An Unbreakable Cage
(King Kong)

The Case for The Indianapolis Speech (1):
One of the greatest speeches ever written for film, Quint (Robert Shaw) details his experience after the sinking of the USS Indianapolis, revealing why he hunts sharks and why he won't wear a life jacket in this harrowing account.

The Case for An Unbreakable Cage:
Having brought Kong back to the states to use for an advertising campaign (no, really), Fred Wilson (Charles Grodin) tries to calm the crowd with assurances that an upset Kong is in an unbreakable cage... which quickly proves false.  Dwan (yes, her name is Dwan, and she is played by Jessica Lange in her film debut) quickly gets with Jack (Jeff Bridges) to flee as Kong goes on his rampage.

The Indianapolis Speech vs. An Unbreakable Cage
The Indianapolis Speech
An Unbreakable Cage
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The Score:  The Indianapolis Speech 9, An Unbreakable Cage 4

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Thursday, March 4, 2021

Issues with Poll-Maker

 Having issues with poll-maker, so next matchup will be Monday!  Have a great weekend!

Wednesday, March 3, 2021

Birthday Visitor vs. The Indianapolis Speech

Your Champion
Birthday Visitor
(Signs)

VS

Your Challenger
The Indianapolis Speech
(Jaws)

The Case for Birthday Visitor (4):
Setting the stage for the later appearance of the aliens, this news report watched by Merrill (Joaquin Phoenix) shows 'home footage' of a birthday party where the partygoers have a much closer encounter than they wanted.

The Case for The Indianapolis Speech:
One of the greatest speeches ever written for film, Quint (Robert Shaw) details his experience after the sinking of the USS Indianapolis, revealing why he hunts sharks and why he won't wear a life jacket in this harrowing account.

Birthday Visitor vs. The Indianapolis Speech
Birthday Visitor
The Indianapolis Speech

The Score:  The Indianapolis Speech 14, Birthday Visitor 7

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Tuesday, March 2, 2021

Birthday Visitor vs. Playing Dead

Your Champion
Birthday Visitor
(Signs)

VS

Your Challenger
Playing Dead
(The Monkey King 3)

The Case for Birthday Visitor (3):
Setting the stage for the later appearance of the aliens, this news report watched by Merrill (Joaquin Phoenix) shows 'home footage' of a birthday party where the partygoers have a much closer encounter than they wanted.

The Case for Playing Dead:
Sentenced to death for being men, the heroes of The Monkey King 3 (Aaron Kwok, Feng Shaofeng, Xiaoshenyang, and Him Law) are helped by a guard who gives the executioners fake arrows - and must play dead to save themselves.  Things don't go quite as planned though...

Birthday Visitor vs. Playing Dead
Birthday Visitor
Playing Dead
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The Score:  Birthday Visitor 10, Playing Dead 3

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Monday, March 1, 2021

Birthday Visitor vs. Quitting with Flair

Your Champion
Birthday Visitor
(Signs)

VS

Your Challenger
Quitting with Flair
(Office Space)

The Case for Birthday Visitor (2):
Setting the stage for the later appearance of the aliens, this news report watched by Merrill (Joaquin Phoenix) shows 'home footage' of a birthday party where the partygoers have a much closer encounter than they wanted.

The Case for Quitting with Flair:
Tired of her manager constantly harping on her 'flair' for her waitressing job, Joanna (Jennifer Aniston) dares to live the dream and responds with some specific flair towards her boss before quitting.

Birthday Visitor vs. Quitting with Flair
Birthday Visitor
Quitting with Flair

The Score:  Birthday Visitor 9, Quitting with Flair 3

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