Showing posts with label The Wizard of Oz. Show all posts
Showing posts with label The Wizard of Oz. Show all posts

Monday, August 26, 2019

Somewhere Over the Rainbow vs. Play Time

Your Champion
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
(The Wizard of Oz)

VS

Your Challenger
Play Time
(The Warriors)

The Case for Somewhere Over the Rainbow (6):
Almost cut from the movie, this song became synonymous with both the movie and Judy Garland.

The Case for Play Time:
"Warriors, come out to PLAAAAAAAAAAY!"

Which do you pick?
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Play Time
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The Score:  Somewhere Over the Rainbow 9, Play Time 3

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Sunday, August 25, 2019

Somewhere Over the Rainbow vs. Stopping the Train

Your Champion
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
(The Wizard of Oz)

VS

Your Challenger
Stopping the Train
(Spider-Man 2)

The Case for Somewhere Over the Rainbow (5):
Almost cut from the movie, this song became synonymous with both the movie and Judy Garland.

The Case for Stopping the Train:
"Got any more bright ideas?"

Which do you pick?
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Stopping the Train
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The Score:  Somewhere Over the Rainbow 12, Stopping the Train 10

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Thursday, August 22, 2019

Somewhere Over the Rainbow vs. Honest Subtitles

Your Champion
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
(The Wizard of Oz)

VS

Your Challenger
Honest Subtitles
(Annie Hall)

The Case for Somewhere Over the Rainbow (4):
Almost cut from the movie, this song became synonymous with both the movie and Judy Garland.

The Case for Honest Subtitles:
What they're saying doesn't match what they're thinking...
(Submitted by Amsheel)

Which do you pick?
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Honest Subtitles
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The Score:  Somewhere Over the Rainbow 6, Honest Subtitles 4

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Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Somewhere Over the Rainbow vs. La Vie Boheme

Your Champion
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
(The Wizard of Oz)

VS

Your Challenger
La Vie Boheme
(Rent)

The Case for Somewhere Over the Rainbow (3):
Almost cut from the movie, this song became synonymous with both the movie and Judy Garland.

The Case for La Vie Boheme:
One of the precious few songs done correctly and well in the movie.
(Submitted by Alan)

Which do you pick?
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
La Vie Boheme

The Score:  Somewhere Over the Rainbow 10, La Vie Boheme 6

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Tuesday, August 20, 2019

Somewhere Over the Rainbow vs. From the Inside

Your Champion
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
(The Wizard of Oz)

VS

Your Challenger
From the Inside
(The Bay)

The Case for Somewhere Over the Rainbow (2):
Almost cut from the movie, this song became synonymous with both the movie and Judy Garland.

The Case for From the Inside:
A doctor documents what happened to his town...

Which do you pick?
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
From the Inside
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The Score:  Somewhere Over the Rainbow 9, From the Inside 8

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Monday, August 19, 2019

Somewhere Over the Rainbow vs. The Little People

Your Champion
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
(The Wizard of Oz)

VS

Your Challenger
The Little People
(The Bride of Frankenstein)

The Case for Somewhere Over the Rainbow (1):
Almost cut from the movie, this song became synonymous with both the movie and Judy Garland.

The Case for The Little People:
An early display of special effects!
(Submitted by Mudron)

Which do you pick?
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
The Little People
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The Score:  Somewhere Over the Rainbow 8, The Little People 3

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Sunday, August 18, 2019

The Five Point Palm Exploding Heart Technique vs. Somewhere Over the Rainbow

Your Champion
The Five Point Palm Exploding Heart Technique
(Kill Bill, Vol 2)

VS

Your Challenger
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
(The Wizard of Oz)

The Case for The Five Point Palm Exploding Heart Technique (1):
Two movies have built to this moment and The Bride gets her revenge.

The Case for Somewhere Over the Rainbow:
Almost cut from the movie, this song became synonymous with both the movie and Judy Garland.

Which do you pick?
The Five Point Palm Exploding Heart Technique
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
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The Score:  Somewhere Over the Rainbow 10, The Five Point Palm Exploding Heart Technique 7

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Monday, November 1, 2010

Movie Scene Battles: The Retirees

Scenes That Won 7+ Matches and Were Retired:
1)  The Legend of the Beast - The Sandlot
(Retired during first run of battles)
Defeated:
Batty Rap (Fern Gully: The Last Rainforest)
Let Them Fight (Godzilla)
New York, New York (On the Town)
Mother Knows Best (Tangled)
A Mother's Love (The Manchurian Candidate)
Minnesota's Oldest Living Lutheran (Drop Dead Gorgeous)
Day-O (Beetlejuice)
I Put a Spell On You (Hocus Pocus)
Not Even a Fly (Psycho)
The Death of Amilyn (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)

2)  The Black Knight - Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Defeated:
Avengers, Assembled (The Avengers)
Swing Away (Signs)
Weather Report (Mean Girls)
The Orca Hunts You (Orca: The Killer Whale)
I Won't Say I'm in Love (Hercules)
Gollum's Fall (Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King)
Defibrillation (The Thing)
Secret Love (Calamity Jane)
The Wrong Rec Room (Tremors)
Proud to Be An American (Drop Dead Gorgeous)

3)  Late Night Swim - Jaws

Defeated:
Mrs. Ritter (The Pope of Greenwich Village)
I'm an Actress! (The First Wives Club)
The Heart of the Ocean (Titanic)
They Were Only Slaves (The Prince of Egypt)
Does Your Mother Know (Mamma Mia!)
You Play Ball Like a Girl! (The Sandlot)
Hot Dog Cravings (Legally Blonde 2: Red, White, and Blonde)

4)  Somewhere Over the Rainbow - The Wizard of Oz

Defeated:
The Five Point Palm Exploding Heart Technique (Kill Bill, Vol 2)
The Little People (The Bride of Frankenstein)
From the Inside (The Bay)
La Vie Boheme (Rent)
Honest Subtitles (Annie Hall)
Stopping the Train (Spider-Man 2)
Play Time (The Warriors)

5)  My Favorite Things - The Sound of Music
(Suggested by Sedruol - First suggestion to be retired!)

Defeated:
An Uncomfortable Dinner (Hereditary)
The Lady in the Picture (IT: Chapter One)
Shiny (Moana)
Getting Along (Mars Attacks!)
Shiva, the God of Death (Michael Clayton)
Bunny Terror (Night of the Lepus)
Jason, Upgraded (Jason X)

6)  Battle of Wits - The Princess Bride

Defeated:
Flames on the Side of My Face (Clue)
Princesses of Destruction (Shrek the Third)
Cerulean (The Devil Wears Prada)
Open the Door (Leon: The Professional)
Spectacular, Spectacular (Moulin Rouge!)
The Wrong Bar (A Bronx Tale)
Code 2319 (Monsters, Inc.)

7)  The Sunken Place - Get Out

Defeated:
On the Set of Lancer (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood)
Peaceful Greetings (Mars Attacks!)
Don't Rain on My Parade (Funny Girl)
Define Dancing (WALL-E)
Run and Tell That (Hairspray)
Inner Peace (Kung Fu Panda 2)
Sudden Interrogation (The Manchurian Candidate)

8)  Welcome to Jurassic Park - Jurassic Park

Defeated:
Darla (Finding Nemo)
Library Dancing (The Breakfast Club)
I'm Tired (Blazing Saddles)
Not Giving a Damn (Gone With the Wind)
Make 'Em Laugh (Singin' in the Rain)
Bag N' Bash (Prophecy)
The Legend of Hanzo (Kubo and the Two Strings)

9)  Gender Assuming - Lord of the Rings: Return of the King
(Suggested by Renée)

Defeated:
Tai's Harshness (Clueless)
The Sacrifice of Bing Bong (Inside Out)
No Cats in America (An American Tail)
Luisa's Manifesto (Y Tu Mama Tambien)
Oh No He Died! (Game Night)
I Want It Now (Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory)
Mustafa's End (Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery)