Tropical Island Video Vault Draft - ROUND 20 - FINAL ROUND
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For my second selection I choose the one and only Jim Carrey movie I actually like - Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
Some have categorized this film as science fiction - if so, the fiction certainly outweighs the science. But outside of the "scientific" premise, it's a very introspective movie -
The script is basically perfect, especially for those who know little to nothing about the movie coming in. It's not a movie you can watch twice, it's a movie you have to watch twice, and it stands up to repeated viewings beyond that with the best of them. And Jim Carrey is actually good and almost completely not annoying in it.
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Some have categorized this film as science fiction - if so, the fiction certainly outweighs the science. But outside of the "scientific" premise, it's a very introspective movie -
what if you decided to get your memories of an old girlfriend erased? What if you decided halfway through the procedure that you didn't want them erased after all? What if, for all your efforts, you can't stop it?
The script is basically perfect, especially for those who know little to nothing about the movie coming in. It's not a movie you can watch twice, it's a movie you have to watch twice, and it stands up to repeated viewings beyond that with the best of them. And Jim Carrey is actually good and almost completely not annoying in it.
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Err, it's nothing. Don't take whatever movies you're thinking of. Unless you're thinking of movies I'm not referring to. [/panic]
Seriously, though, best thing to do is take whatever movie you like best. Don't worry about what movie someone else will pick, just pick your BMA. Otherwise someone will inevitably pick the film you initally wanted but didn't take and you'll be left pissed. It always happens. Don't do it.
DON'T DO IT!
For my second selection I choose the one and only Jim Carrey movie I actually like - Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
Some have categorized this film as science fiction - if so, the fiction certainly outweighs the science. But outside of the "scientific" premise, it's a very introspective movie -
The script is basically perfect, especially for those who know little to nothing about the movie coming in. It's not a movie you can watch twice, it's a movie you have to watch twice, and it stands up to repeated viewings beyond that with the best of them. And Jim Carrey is actually good and almost completely not annoying in it.
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Some have categorized this film as science fiction - if so, the fiction certainly outweighs the science. But outside of the "scientific" premise, it's a very introspective movie -
what if you decided to get your memories of an old girlfriend erased? What if you decided halfway through the procedure that you didn't want them erased after all? What if, for all your efforts, you can't stop it?
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I just saw The Hangover a few weeks ago, and it was funny, but I have no desire to see it again. So, yeah. I know the Tropical Island thing is a device, but for me, the key is rewatchability. I've seen movies I liked and then never thought about them ever again, and then there are movies that I've gone back to the theatre for, or couldn't wait for the home video to be released. And they're not all big budget popcorn flicks, either. Most of them aren't.
I'm entirely unconcerned with winning this draft. Just want to build a solid list and see what happens.
I'm entirely unconcerned with winning this draft. Just want to build a solid list and see what happens.
The fun part about this is I have no idea what will be picked next because I don't know what any of you folks taste in films is like. I may get lucky and end up getting most of my favorites anyways. So far the only ones that have went that i would have picked myself is Pulp Fiction and possibly Dawn of the Dead.
"You probably heard we ain't in the prisoner-takin' business; we in the killin' Nazi business. And cousin, business is a-boomin'."
Inglourious Basterds (2009)
I enjoyed this one so much I went to watch it in the theater twice in the same week, more than happy to pay for it. It has everything you want from a Tarantino movie: genius dialogues, good amounts of blood, tragic romance, black humor, action and the mixture of well known and under-the-radar actors (I'm talking about you, Christoph Waltz). It's also very hard not to fall in love with Melanie Laurent.
Inglourious Basterds (2009)
I enjoyed this one so much I went to watch it in the theater twice in the same week, more than happy to pay for it. It has everything you want from a Tarantino movie: genius dialogues, good amounts of blood, tragic romance, black humor, action and the mixture of well known and under-the-radar actors (I'm talking about you, Christoph Waltz). It's also very hard not to fall in love with Melanie Laurent.
Yeah, I'm never really sure how many people have seen movies that are a bit less mainstream, but I know a lot of people who have seen it, and most love it. Something told me it might go high. Could have been a wrong gut feeling, but I ultimately decided that on a desert island, it's a high-priority movie. 
Well, I need some comedy on my island, and this is a classic. Might not be my favorite, but Mary's a 49er fan so this movie has a special place in my heart just for that.
There's Something About Mary (1998)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0129387/
There's Something About Mary (1998)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0129387/
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Well, I need some comedy on my island, and this is a classic. Might not be my favorite, but Mary's a 49er fan so this movie has a special place in my heart just for that.
There's Something About Mary
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0129387/
There's Something About Mary
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0129387/
So like I mentioned, before Inglourious Basterds was picked I was debating if I should use this next pick on it instead of the movie I really had in mind, which kind of tips off where I'll be going the rest of the draft.
Grindhouse (2007)
When a project pitting a double feature of throwback to 70s action/horror/exploitation flicks was announced pairing two of my favorite modern directors, Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino, I couldn't wait to see it. No doubt this was one I'd actually hit in the theaters. While most people preferred Rodriguez's effort, I favored QT's. No, not his best film, thus the dilemma when Inglourious Basterds was still on the table. But Death Proof had all the elements that make a good QT flick, just dialed down a notch. Infinite re-watchability is a big key here as you can choose between taking a quick break to watch either of the main features on its own or watching the entire flick as it was released - where the real standout was actually the faux movie trailers for other throwback flicks. These trailers were so good they already have resulted in one full length feature (Machete) and inspired a second (Hobo With a Shotgun, which won a Canadian trailer contest and then wound up getting a feature released this year). These trailers brought forth contributions from Edgar Wright, Eli Roth and Rob Zombie. How fun my desert island days will be envisioning developing these into full length films during the hours I am not watching movies.
*Please note I am drafting the "R" rated version that was released in American theaters and is presently the only version in America on Blu-Ray.
After threats by the MPAA with an NC-17 rating, the movie was re-cut for an R - the filmmakers were able to use the stylized gimmick of the film to achieve these cuts by making it look like a film break or lost reel. The standalone versions were then released as unrated single movies with the footage put back in, however the trailers were lost until the Blu-Ray release restored the theatrical presentation and its R rating.
Grindhouse (2007)
When a project pitting a double feature of throwback to 70s action/horror/exploitation flicks was announced pairing two of my favorite modern directors, Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino, I couldn't wait to see it. No doubt this was one I'd actually hit in the theaters. While most people preferred Rodriguez's effort, I favored QT's. No, not his best film, thus the dilemma when Inglourious Basterds was still on the table. But Death Proof had all the elements that make a good QT flick, just dialed down a notch. Infinite re-watchability is a big key here as you can choose between taking a quick break to watch either of the main features on its own or watching the entire flick as it was released - where the real standout was actually the faux movie trailers for other throwback flicks. These trailers were so good they already have resulted in one full length feature (Machete) and inspired a second (Hobo With a Shotgun, which won a Canadian trailer contest and then wound up getting a feature released this year). These trailers brought forth contributions from Edgar Wright, Eli Roth and Rob Zombie. How fun my desert island days will be envisioning developing these into full length films during the hours I am not watching movies.
*Please note I am drafting the "R" rated version that was released in American theaters and is presently the only version in America on Blu-Ray.
After threats by the MPAA with an NC-17 rating, the movie was re-cut for an R - the filmmakers were able to use the stylized gimmick of the film to achieve these cuts by making it look like a film break or lost reel. The standalone versions were then released as unrated single movies with the footage put back in, however the trailers were lost until the Blu-Ray release restored the theatrical presentation and its R rating.
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A fine selection pdxkingsfan, unfortunately imdb suggests that it is rated NC17 and is therefore not eligible due to rule # 2. Sure it isn't porn per se, but rules are G-R...Please re pick.
Edit: I missed that Dawn of the Dead is also unrated, so I may let this slide if there is an unrated version other than the NC17 one...Lets keep an eye on ratings people.
Edit: I missed that Dawn of the Dead is also unrated, so I may let this slide if there is an unrated version other than the NC17 one...Lets keep an eye on ratings people.
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I'm very certain IMDB is wrong, can someone back me up? Bestbuy.com lists the Blu-ray as R rated, as does Rotten Tomatoes. It was a mainstream pick released in regular theaters. Most regular theaters do not show NC-17.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Grindho...&skuId=1213691&st=grindhouse rating&lp=3&cp=1
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/grindhouse/
Also from IMDB:
Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for strong graphic bloody violence and gore, pervasive language, some sexuality, nudity and drug use See all certifications »
Parents Guide:
View content advisory »
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Grindho...&skuId=1213691&st=grindhouse rating&lp=3&cp=1
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/grindhouse/
Also from IMDB:
Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for strong graphic bloody violence and gore, pervasive language, some sexuality, nudity and drug use See all certifications »
Parents Guide:
View content advisory »
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Poking around it appears that they did re-cut for an R, and they actually were able to use the style of the film to achieve those cuts by making it look like a film break or lost reel. The standalone versions were then released as unrated with the footage put back in. The theatrical release and the Blu-Ray cut of the two movies together plus trailers are the R cut. I will add this to the footnote I already added to the pick.
