Topic: Last Ever Movie Draft - Discussion - OCD Sufferers Please Avoid

[Draex]

Ahhh, that's up there with my finest draft moments 

Twat

[classycarra]

I'm not 100% decided on what I thought of Rashomon - any other perspectives?

[Musketeer Gripweed]

Andy says he didn't know he was in this draft and just to play on without him, so I'll take my next pick now, OK?

[telekon]

Weirdly I rewatched it on Sunday - still a remarkable, provocative and bold film in 2023. Looks stunning in HD too.

I'll hopefully be picking up a Bergman later  (my favourite of his works).

Looking forward to it, mate.

[telekon]

Call Me by Your Name
(2010s-present day)
Cat 3. Drama/Romance

Andre Aciman is a huge Eric Rohmer fan by the way. It makes sense.

[NICHOLLS]

I'm not 100% decided on what I thought of Rashomon - any other perspectives?

Top tier Kurosawa. Probably more of a Kurosawa film I respect and admire though (in terms of clever narrative structure and cinematography that would be hugely influential to American/French filmmakers), than a Kurosawa film I affectionately love (the Ikiru's, Seven Samurai's.... that stir me more and cut deeper emotionally for me).

[Samie]

Ran

[Betty Blue]

Andy says he didn't know he was in this draft and just to play on without him, so I'll take my next pick now, OK?

Did you PM the right Andy 

[Hazell]

Andy says he didn't know he was in this draft and just to play on without him, so I'll take my next pick now, OK?

This draft is based on trust and the honours system so I trust you. Anyone found to be cheating however will have their picks replaced by a selection of films starring James Corden.

[Draex]

This draft is based on trust and the honours system so I trust you. Anyone found to be cheating however will have their picks replaced by a selection of films starring James Corden.

Eww Corden licking his pussy.

[Musketeer Gripweed]

Did you PM the right Andy 

Yes I did. But, you did make me check just in case. Had a bit of a panic attack, thanks.

[classycarra]

depending when it gets to me later - if i haven't done it in about 15 mins, please skip me and go to the next person. i'll catch it up this evening

[Max_powers]

Top tier Kurosawa. Probably more of a Kurosawa film I respect and admire though (in terms of clever narrative structure and cinematography that would be hugely influential to American/French filmmakers), than a Kurosawa film I affectionately love (the Ikiru's, Seven Samurai's.... that stir me more and cut deeper emotionally for me).

Same opinion. It's a film that is super influential.

While I don't think some of the themes click well for a modern viewer unlike some of the other Kurosawa films. The style and storytelling techniques used still feel fresh, partly because many other films still continue to use similar technqiues.

[red mongoose]

This draft is based on trust and the honours system so I trust you. Anyone found to be cheating however will have their picks replaced by a selection of films starring James Corden.

I watched the one about lesbian vampires, because that's just what you do, isn't it.

[classycarra]

Top tier Kurosawa. Probably more of a Kurosawa film I respect and admire though (in terms of clever narrative structure and cinematography that would be hugely influential to American/French filmmakers), than a Kurosawa film I affectionately love (the Ikiru's, Seven Samurai's.... that stir me more and cut deeper emotionally for me).

Same opinion. It's a film that is super influential.

While I don't think some of the themes click well for a modern viewer unlike some of the other Kurosawa films. The style and storytelling techniques used still feel fresh, partly because many other films still continue to use similar technqiues.

I love both these answers, and entirely agree with both of you and what you raise. And I'm with you and Samie, Nicholls, in terms of other films of his that stir more (especially Ran)

I was however butchering that really bad Rashomon dad joke in my first message! (but I'm glad for the discussion )

[Hazell]

I watched the one about lesbian vampires, because that's just what you do, isn't it.

I wasn't talking about the classic era James Corden

[John_P]

I'm not 100% decided on what I thought of Rashomon - any other perspectives?

Great film.

Also responsible for one of the smartest jokes in the simpsons

"come on, Homer. Japan will be fun. You liked Rashomon"
"That's not how I remember it."

[Hazell]

Ashamed to say I've never seen some of these films, despite them being hailed as classics.

[classycarra]

Great film.

Also responsible for one of the smartest jokes in the simpsons

"come on, Homer. Japan will be fun. You liked Rashomon"
"That's not how I remember it."

haha same vein as mine - and yet noone got it. my finest fishing trip on rawk an entire fluke!

[classycarra]

finding a lot more options are still available than i expected, especially in the 2010 onwards category. its making picking a nightmare

[i passed on my pick window to samie while i decide]

[Samie]

Inside Man was 00's mate, my mistake. 

[telekon]

Will pick in a minute 

[classycarra]

@Hazell Sat on a call bored out of my brain - updated the list so you can copy paste this into selection thread (if you want!). think it's up to date (until Telekon's second pick)



red mongoose - Castle in the Sky (Cat 5. Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Horror, 1980s),
Draex - Mary Poppins (Cat 4. Comedy - Pre 1970s),
NICHOLLS - Call Me by Your Name (Cat 3. Drama/Romance, 2010s),
telekon -  Persona (Cat 6. Wildcard - Foreign film, Pre-1970s), Eyes Wide Shut (Cat. 2 Thriller/Crime/Mystery, 1990s),
Titi Camara - The Thin Red Line (Cat 1. Action/War/Western/Adventure, 1990s), Drugstore Cowboy (Cat 2. Thriller/Crime/Mystery, 1980s),
John_P - Theater Camp (Cat 4. Comedy, 2010s), The Ghost and Mrs Muir (Cat 3. Drama/Romance, Pre-1970s),
Lastrador - Double Indemnity (Cat 2. Crime, Pre-1970s), Dead Man (Cat 1. Western, 1990s),
Samie - Three Colours: Blue (Cat 3. Drama/Romance, 1990s), Inside Man (Cat 2. Crime, 2000s),
classycarra - The Nice Guys (Cat 4. Comedy, 2010s), Funny Games (Cat. 5 Horror, 1990s),
Sheer Magnetism - Black Panther (Cat 5. Sci-Fi/Fantasy, 2010s), The Last Picture Show (Cat 3. Drama, 1970s),
Hazell - The Philadelphia Story (Cat. 3 Drama/Romance, Pre-1970s), Kill List (Cat 5. Horror, 2010s),
Max_powers - Rashomon (Cat 2. Thriller/Mystery, Pre-1970s), Kes (Cat 3. Drama, Pre-1970s),
Musketeer Gripweed - Zulu (Cat 1. War, Pre-1970s), Sleepers (Cat 3. Drama, 1990s),
AndyMuller -

[telekon]

Thanks Classy. Cat 2 is Thriller/Crime/Mystery though. Pulse raised there for a second. 

PM'd Nicholls. 

[classycarra]

Thanks Classy. Cat 2 is Thriller/Crime/Mystery though. Pulse raised there for a second. 

PM'd Nicholls. 

Ooops! appears i projected my own guess that it was a Drama (think it is quite dramatic too )

corrected now, thanks for spotting

[Samie]

I'm sure CASINO  was picked? 

[Draex]

I'm sure CASINO  was picked? 

That’s the truth about Las Vegas. We’re the only winners. The players don’t stand a chance.

[Musketeer Gripweed]

I'm sure CASINO  was picked? 

I mentioned one time I wanted to pick it, but couldn't fit it in. Maybe that?

Same with Das Boot to be fair, I was sure that had been picked.

[Betty Blue]

I'm sure CASINO  was picked? 

So was I! Is this the Mandela effect?

[Draex]

So was I! Is this the Mandela effect?

Don’t you wade in with another draft assassination!

I checked so many times they weren’t there

[classycarra]

another nice pick Titi - was between that and funny games for me, but couldnt line up the genres with another film i want to pick. what a quiet and strange but powerful film.

[Samie]

I'm pretty sure I picked CASINO. 

[Titi Camara]

How TF has Casino not been picked before? VAR!!!

another nice pick Titi - was between that and funny games for me, but couldnt line up the genres with another film i want to pick. what a quiet and strange but powerful film.

Surprised that 3 or 4 of Haneke's best films hadn't been picked.

[NICHOLLS]

Funny Games is a great pick up.

Defo one of those '100 films to see before you die' type movie.

[red mongoose]

Celine and Julie Go Boating

I was thinking about that one too, but it's been so long since I've seen it that I didn't feel comfortable. Great movie.

[Draex]

Funny Games is a great pick up.

Defo one of those '100 films to see before you die' type movie.

One of those films you finish it thinking what the fuck..

[Titi Camara]

I fucking adore Ponyo

[John_P]

I fucking adore Ponyo

It's a wonderful film, was surprised it hadn't gone in an earlier draft.

[telekon]

I was thinking about that one too, but it's been so long since I've seen it that I didn't feel comfortable. Great movie.

It's really strange and eerie, but it might just be me. Some scenes are so messed up, but some review it as "comedy". 

[Hazell]

Ooops! appears i projected my own guess that it was a Drama (think it is quite dramatic too )

corrected now, thanks for spotting

Thanks mate. Sorry, been into work today so unfortunately couldn't update anything but will do at some point today