Topic: Draft Towers

[Lastrador]

Yeah, the 60s and 70s make sense together, although that means most of Billy Wilder's best work goes out the window. 

So, what about the categories and quotas, some will have to change or even be removed, won't they? The blockbusters and indie quotas especially. There are lots of great foreign films and directors, but those are more for the cinephiles I would think. 

[Sheer Magnetism]

I'd say keep the foreign film requirement but ditch the family/animated category (or tie it to musicals) and the budgetary requirements. I guess if people feel strongly about it we can change foreign language to non-US film. I don't think the rest of the categories need changing much.

[Betty Blue]

I've had a quick scan of the categories via Letterboxd and all look surprisingly good across the board. Animation/Family is slightly weaker, but it still has some Disney classics to lean on. Maybe adjoining it with musicals is a smart idea though. It's not like we've been lining up to pick musicals in the comedy category anyway!

I'm definitely for the foreign language requirement. Haven't looked into the differences of making it non-US though. How do you define non-US? Is it the director's nationality?

Another curve ball idea - since we're unlikely to do any more drafts that cover years before these - maybe this time the wildcard or an additional category could be any film from before 1960? That way Lastrador gets his Billy Wilder fix 

[Sheer Magnetism]

For non-US film, I meant counting stuff from the UK/Australia/Canada/etc. But I'd prefer foreign language, lots of great, great films there for these decades.

[red mongoose]

I'd still prefer to open up the pre-1960 decades, especially if we are picking a musical, but whatever is decided is OK.

[Hazell]

I'd be struggling with foreign films from the era (I know there's quite a few really famous ones but I've not seen most of them) but happy either way.

Betty's idea about a pre-1960's category is a good one, or at least, allow people the option to pick a film from before 1960.

[Musketeer Gripweed]

I might struggle with foreign language movie once some of the more obvious ones are taken.

[red mongoose]

I might struggle with foreign language movie once some of the more obvious ones are taken.

If a lot of people feel this way about the foreign film category, maybe we could mix it with another that would be more difficult to fill. The two that are easier to fill in more recent decades are Horror/Sci-fi and Animation/Family, so maybe add it to one of those or combine all those in some way. If we do that, we could add a second wild card, maybe, to take its place.

Either way, I think it's possible to figure out a way to let people who love old films choose them while allowing people who don't to avoid them.

Betty's idea about a pre-1960's category is a good one, or at least, allow people the option to pick a film from before 1960.

Or this instead    It's a good idea.

[Betty Blue]

I'd still prefer to open up the pre-1960 decades, especially if we are picking a musical, but whatever is decided is OK.

I'm with you on pre-1960s, but it seems like most others aren't as comfortable in those decades.

If we did open up pre-1960s, even as just one pick, it would help the foreign language category a lot though. Maybe that solves the problem?

[red mongoose]

I'm with you on pre-1960s, but it seems like most others aren't as comfortable in those decades.

If we did open up pre-1960s, even as just one pick, it would help the foreign language category a lot though. Maybe that solves the problem?

It might help others, Betts. I don't have a problem with the foreign language category - I could definitely fill a whole list with foreign films  I just love old films and would love to pick them, but it's not a big deal.

[vivabobbygraham]

Let's just crack on. There's not enough discerning posters and voters anyway as can be evidenced by some of the winners and losers in previous drafts. It's just a bit of personal fun and allows us to revisit or be introduced to, movies of all genres. Going back to 60's/70's takes out blockbusters and horror/sci-fi is thin on the ground but there are some genres that can be split for these decades. For example, thriller and crime could be their own categories. Or add in a foreign films category where we'll be spoilt for choice. Whatever it is, get on with it so we finish before the season resumes

[NICHOLLS]

Yeah we should split up action/war/western/crime/thriller into more than two categories. Those genres are always strong and even more so pre-1980s.

[red mongoose]

BUMP

[Samie]

Momentum has gone hasn't it? 

At least we got the 3 main decades in terms of our movie love and knowledge done in quick succession.

[Lastrador]

Sorry for going AWOL lads. I'm going on a trip next week with the missus, and between all the planning and work I haven't been able to be around here much. Because of said trip, I won't be able to run the draft, but if anyone wants to do it they are welcome to do it. If not, and you'll don't mind waiting for a month, we can do it in November when I come back.

[Samie]

So the manager draft until Las is back from victimising the Welsh again? 

[Hazell]

Sorry for going AWOL lads. I'm going on a trip next week with the missus, and between all the planning and work I haven't been able to be around here much. Because of said trip, I won't be able to run the draft, but if anyone wants to do it they are welcome to do it. If not, and you'll don't mind waiting for a month, we can do it in November when I come back.

No worries mate, we've got plenty of time when the World Cup starts (or any time before that the way this season is going )

[Crosby Nick]

This place has gone nuts. When do we start?

[Samie]

I foresee a new age is upon us.  It might not be Golden but the Silver Age might not be so bad.

[Hazell]

OK seriously, someone sort something out.

[NICHOLLS]

New draft to cover the next couple weeks while we hide in grief:

https://www.redandwhitekop.com/forum/index.php?topic=353226.0


   
Diamond Anniversary Draft (1962 - 2022) - SIGN UP NOW!

[Samie]

Next draft:

Seria A Draft V3.0 (90's) Edition. 

[Hazell]

Nice. Also need to do a 10's movie draft at some point.

[Samie]

Holidays now ,more people will get time off.

Any player that made more than 50 appearances for a Seria A side in the 90's is eligible.

[Hazell]

50? I was gonna make it 100 but 50's alright.

[Samie]

Go ahead mate. All yours.  I don;t want to run it anyway.  

[Hazell]

Sorry, was a bad reference to The Office more than a serious post

[Samie]

Run it anyway with your stipulations ofcourse. 

[Hazell]

Looks like it's just you and me at this rate.

[Crosby Nick]

Holidays now ,more people will get time off.

Any player that made more than 50 appearances for a Seria A side in the 90's is eligible.

Everyone knows the time to draft is work hours? I forgot to vote for myself in a final during the holidays.

[Samie]

This is Seria A in the 90's Draft, if you don't vote in this you're a heathen. 

[Samie]

So...

[RobbieRedman]

Next draft:

Seria A Draft V3.0 (90's) Edition. 

Go on then, count me in

[El Lobo]

Looks like it's just you and me at this rate.

I'll have a draft with you Hazell

[Lastrador]

Let's go.

[Hazell]

I'll have a draft with you Hazell

Thursday's good.

[Max_powers]

I am down for any draft too over the next two weeks or so.

[Samie]

Maxwell comes out of hiding finally.  Those Canadians really did humiliate you at the World Cup mate.

[Lawnmowerman]

Next draft:

Seria A Draft V3.0 (90's) Edition. 

only every serie a draft is a 90s edition ffs!

[Samie]

 

How about World Cup Losers Draft? Only pick players who were in the squad and lost a World Cup Final(s).