Showing posts with label Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Show all posts

Thursday, May 16, 2019

Movie Scene Battle: The Black Knight vs. Proud to Be An American

Your Champion
The Black Knight (Monty Python and the Holy Grail)

VS

Your Challenger
Proud to Be An American (Drop Dead Gorgeous)

The Case for The Black Knight (9):
"Alright then, we'll call it a draw."

The Case for Proud to Be An American:
"I think I misunderstood the assignment..."

Which do you pick?
The Black Knight
Proud to Be An American
Created with Poll Maker

The Score:  The Black Knight 10, Proud to Be An American 2

Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Movie Scene Battle: The Black Knight vs. The Wrong Rec Room

Your Champion
The Black Knight (Monty Python and the Holy Grail)

VS

Your Challenger
The Wrong Rec Room (Tremors)

The Case for The Black Knight (8):
"Alright then, we'll call it a draw."

The Case for The Wrong Rec Room:
Most people would be in quite a bit of trouble if they were in their basement when a graboid attacked - but not Burt and Heather Gummer (Michael Gross and Reba McEntire).

Which do you pick?
The Black Knight
The Wrong Rec Room

The Score:  The Black Knight 4, The Wrong Rec Room 3

Movie Scene Battle: The Black Knight vs. Secret Love

Your Champion
The Black Knight (Monty Python and the Holy Grail)

VS

Your Challenger
Secret Love (Calamity Jane)

The Case for The Black Knight (7):
"Alright then, we'll call it a draw."

The Case for Secret Love:
In honor of Doris Day (1922-2019)

Which do you pick?
The Black Knight
Secret Love
Created with SurveyMaker

The Score:  The Black Knight 7, Secret Love 4

Sunday, May 12, 2019

Movie Scene Battle: The Black Knight vs. Defibrillation

Your Champion
The Black Knight (Monty Python and the Holy Grail)

VS

Your Challenger
Defibrillation (The Thing)

The Case for The Black Knight (6):
"Alright then, we'll call it a draw."

The Case for Defibrillation:
..... That's going to leave a mark.

Which do you pick?
The Black Knight
Defibrillation
Created with SurveyMaker

The Score:  The Black Knight 6, Defibrillation 5

Thursday, May 9, 2019

Movie Scene Battle: The Black Knight vs Gollum's Fall

Your Champion
The Black Knight (Monty Python and the Holy Grail)

VS

Your Challenger
Gollum's Fall (Lord of the Rings: Return of the King)

The Case for The Black Knight (5):
"Alright then, we'll call it a draw."

The Case for Gollum's Fall:
Middle-Earth is saved at the last minute by the most unlikely character, if slightly unwittingly.

Which do you pick?
The Black Knight
Gollum's Fall
Created with Poll Maker

The Score:  The Black Knight 8, Gollum's Fall 7

Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Movie Scene Battle: The Black Knight vs I Won't Say I'm in Love

Your Champion
The Black Knight (Monty Python and the Holy Grail)

VS

Your Challenger
I Won't Say I'm in Love (Hercules)

The Case for The Black Knight (4):
"Alright then, we'll call it a draw."

The Case for I Won't Say I'm in Love:
"Who you think you're kidding?  He's the Earth and Heaven to ya!"

Which do you pick?
The Black Knight
I Won't Say I'm in Love

The Winner:  The Black Knight 14, I Won't Say I'm in Love 7

Tuesday, May 7, 2019

Movie Scene Battle: The Black Knight vs. The Orca Hunts You

Your Champion
The Black Knight (Monty Python and the Holy Grail)

VS

Your Challenger
The Orca Hunts You (Orca: The Killer Whale)

The Case for The Black Knight (3):
"Alright then, we'll call it a draw."

The Case for The Orca Hunts You:
I mean, it took out a house to get its prey.  Poor Bo Derek...

Which do you pick?
The Black Knight
The Orca Hunts You
Created with Poll Maker

The Score:  The Black Knight 15, The Orca Hunts You 2

Monday, May 6, 2019

Movie Scene Battle: The Black Knight vs. Weather Report

Your Champion
The Black Knight (Monty Python and the Holy Grail)

VS

Your Challenger
Weather Report (Mean Girls)

The Case for The Black Knight (2):
"Alright then, we'll call it a draw."

The Case for Weather Report:
Unerring accuracy.

Which do you pick?
The Black Knight
Weather Report

The Score:  The Black Knight 3, Weather Report 2

Sunday, May 5, 2019

Movie Scene Battle: The Black Knight vs. Swing Away

Your Champion
The Black Knight (Monty Python and the Holy Grail)

VS

Your Challenger
Swing Away (Signs)

The Case for The Black Knight (1):
"Alright then, we'll call it a draw."

The Case for Swing Away:
In this climactic scene, all of the small threads of the movie come together as Graham (Mel Gibson) tells Merrill (Joaquin Phoenix) to swing away at the alien that has invaded their home.

Which do you pick?
The Black Knight
Swing Away

The Score:  The Black Knight 4, Swing Away 3

Thursday, May 2, 2019

Movie Scene Battle: Avengers, Assembled vs. The Black Knight

Your Champion
Avengers, Assembled (The Avengers)

VS

Your Challenger
The Black Knight (Monty Python and the Holy Grail)

The Case for Avengers, Assembled (5):
Seeing all of the Avengers, fighting together for the first time in this iconic shot, was movie nirvana:  so much had built to this moment, and it was satisfying to finally witness it.

The Case for The Black Knight:
"Alright then, we'll call it a draw."

Which do you pick?
Avengers, Assembled
The Black Knight
Created with PollMaker

The Score:  The Black Knight 6, Avengers, Assembled 4

Tuesday, August 15, 2017

The Bridge of Death vs. Becoming a Werewolf

Your Champion
The Bridge of Death (Monty Python and the Holy Grail)

VS

Your Challenger
Becoming a Werewolf (An American Werewolf in London)

The Case for The Bridge of Death (7):
Answer carefully... (Submitted by Ryan C.)

The Case for Becoming a Werewolf:
**NSFW Scene**
Featuring Oscar-winning makeup affects, this transformation scene was a landmark moment in cinema, pushing the limits of what one could do with practical effects.  But the effects would be nothing without the performance from David Naughton, who sells the horror and pain that the transformation causes.

Which do you pick?
The Bridge of Death
Becoming a Werewolf
poll generator

Have a scene you'd like to submit?  Send an email to bommsubmissions@yahoo.com with the name of your submission and The Case for the scene!

Final Score: Becoming a Werewolf 9, The Bridge of Death 8

Want to see the Current Kings of the Mountain?  Go here!

Sunday, August 13, 2017

The Bridge of Death vs. Trying on Dresses

Your Champion
The Bridge of Death (Monty Python and the Holy Grail)

VS

Your Challenger
Trying on Dresses (Bridesmaids)

The Case for The Bridge of Death (6):
Answer carefully... (Submitted by Ryan C.)

The Case for Trying on Dresses:
(I think those dresses are done for)

Which do you pick?
The Bridge of Death
Trying on Dresses
survey Maker

Have a scene you'd like to submit?  Send an email to bommsubmissions@yahoo.com with the name of your submission and The Case for the scene!

Final Score: The Bridge of Death 7, Trying on Dresses 6

Want to see the Current Kings of the Mountain?  Go here!

Thursday, August 10, 2017

The Bridge of Death vs. Friend Like Me

Your Champion
The Bridge of Death (Monty Python and the Holy Grail)

VS

Your Challenger
Friend Like Me (Aladdin)

The Case for The Bridge of Death (5):
Answer carefully... (Submitted by Ryan C.)

The Case for Friend Like Me:
It's true, you haven't had a friend like him.

Which do you pick?
The Bridge of Death
Friend Like Me
Do Riddles

Have a scene you'd like to submit?  Send an email to bommsubmissions@yahoo.com with the name of your submission and The Case for the scene!

Final Score: The Bridge of Death 11, Friend Like Me 10

Want to see the Current Kings of the Mountain?  Go here!

Wednesday, August 9, 2017

The Bridge of Death vs. Magnum

Your Champion
The Bridge of Death (Monty Python and the Holy Grail)

VS

Your Challenger
Magnum (Zoolander)

The Case for The Bridge of Death (4):
Answer carefully... (Submitted by Ryan C.)

The Case for Magnum:
One look?!  ONE LOOK?!!

Which do you pick?
The Bridge of Death
Magnum
Famous

Have a scene you'd like to submit?  Send an email to bommsubmissions@yahoo.com with the name of your submission and The Case for the scene!

Final Score: The Bridge of Death 11, Magnum 2

Want to see the Current Kings of the Mountain?  Go here!

Tuesday, August 8, 2017

The Bridge of Death vs. Piano Dancing

Your Champion
The Bridge of Death (Monty Python and the Holy Grail)

VS

Your Challenger
Piano Dancing (Big)

The Case for The Bridge of Death (3):
Answer carefully... (Submitted by Ryan C.)

The Case for Piano Dancing:
Those are some strong piano keys...

Which do you pick?
The Bridge of Death
Piano Dancing
fun quizzes

Have a scene you'd like to submit?  Send an email to bommsubmissions@yahoo.com with the name of your submission and The Case for the scene!

Final Score: The Bridge of Death 11, Piano Dancing 6

Want to see the Current Kings of the Mountain?  Go here!

Sunday, August 6, 2017

The Bridge of Death vs. The Stay Puft Marshmallow Man

Your Champion
The Bridge of Death (Monty Python and the Holy Grail)

VS

Your Challenger
The Stay Puft Marshmallow Man (Ghostbusters)

The Case for The Bridge of Death (2):
Answer carefully... (Submitted by Ryan C.)

The Case for The Stay Puft Marshmallow Man:
Shoulda cleared his mind...

Which do you pick?
The Bridge of Death
The Stay Puft Marshmallow Man
surveys

Have a scene you'd like to submit?  Send an email to bommsubmissions@yahoo.com with the name of your submission and The Case for the scene!

Final Score: The Bridge of Death 9, The Stay Puft Marshmallow Man 8

Want to see the Current Kings of the Mountain?  Go here!

Friday, August 4, 2017

The Bridge of Death vs. A Bad Night at the Prom

Your Champion
The Bridge of Death (Monty Python and the Holy Grail)

VS

Your Challenger
A Bad Night at the Prom (Carrie)

The Case for The Bridge of Death:
Answer carefully... (Submitted by Ryan C.)

The Case for A Bad Night at the Prom:
They're all gonna laugh at you!
They're all gonna laugh at you!
They're all gonna laugh at you...

Which do you pick?
The Bridge of Death
A Bad Night at the Prom
Do Quizzes

Have a scene you'd like to submit?  Send an email to bommsubmissions@yahoo.com with the name of your submission and The Case for the scene!

Final Score: The Bridge of Death 8, A Bad Night at the Prom 5

Want to see the Current Kings of the Mountain?  Go here!

Thursday, August 3, 2017

Pushing the Button vs. The Bridge of Death

Your Champion
Pushing the Button (The Cabin in the Woods)

VS

Your Challenger
The Bridge of Death (Monty Python and the Holy Grail)

The Case for Pushing the Button (1):
Wow, they should put a warning label, or something.

The Case for The Bridge of Death:
Answer carefully... (Submitted by Ryan C.)

Which do you pick?
Pushing the Button
The Bridge of Death
quotes

Have a scene you'd like to submit?  Send an email to bommsubmissions@yahoo.com with the name of your submission and The Case for the scene!

Final Score: The Bridge of Death 12, Pushing the Button 6

Want to see the Current Kings of the Mountain?  Go here!