By the way, I think the only surefire hit of the season is The Hunger Games. The dramatic drop of box office in animations made me question my pick, while Titans may suffer from a backlash from the previous movie. And John Carter's trailer reactions were hardly positive. Taking Titanic was a smart move, it could be huge.I would have preferred to have a sure-fire hit on my slate instead of many question marks, but I'm glad there's still some potential in my slate. Yours is good UDM, yes.
February - April Official Drafting Thread (Division B)
Moderators: Buscemi, BarcaRulz, Geezer, W
- silversurfer19
- John Rambo
- Posts: 7726
- Joined: October 21st, 2009, 3:34 pm
- Location: pretty much the ass end of the universe
Re: February - April Official Drafting Thread (Division B)
Obviously the negative of the IMDB rating made it a more difficult pick to make in our group, can't really understand the early pick of Butter though, unless I missed something re. its potential.
- Chienfantome
- Captain Jack Sparrow
- Posts: 9967
- Joined: May 29th, 2010, 4:22 am
- Location: Paris, France
- Contact:
Re: February - April Official Drafting Thread (Division B)
I find it very interesting to see the differences of choices between the two divisions. I think there are oddities in both groups. We mentioned Butter, but in the same round, Leestu choosing Arrietty is just as audacious.
The Hunger is the biggest film of the season on the paper, no doubt about it Surfer. But I still consider The Lorax, John Carter and Titans above the other films in terms of obvious potential. I hope Titanic will prove big. Beauty and the Beast's disappointment made me question picking the two 3D re-editions.
The Hunger is the biggest film of the season on the paper, no doubt about it Surfer. But I still consider The Lorax, John Carter and Titans above the other films in terms of obvious potential. I hope Titanic will prove big. Beauty and the Beast's disappointment made me question picking the two 3D re-editions.
Fluctuat nec mergitur
-
- CONGRATS! You may now chose your own rank!
- Posts: 16164
- Joined: October 21st, 2009, 11:14 am
- Location: Baltimore State Hospital for the Criminally Insane
Re: February - April Official Drafting Thread (Division B)
The trailer reaction for John Carter hasn't been the best but the test screenings have gone extremely well.
And if you remember, the first trailer for Avatar was not a well-received trailer.
And if you remember, the first trailer for Avatar was not a well-received trailer.
Everything on this post is strictly the opinion and only the opinion of Buscemi.
Spotify: http://open.spotify.com/user/1244530511 ... 9GBj16VEmr
Spotify: http://open.spotify.com/user/1244530511 ... 9GBj16VEmr
- silversurfer19
- John Rambo
- Posts: 7726
- Joined: October 21st, 2009, 3:34 pm
- Location: pretty much the ass end of the universe
Re: February - April Official Drafting Thread (Division B)
The reason I think Beauty and The Beast underperformed compared to The Lion King was because it was a much more female skewed movie and definitely for younger viewers, whereas The Lion King appeals to both sexes. Titanic was a huge movie, for both sexes and all ages, and I think there is enough fondness towards the movie for it still to be a big success, especially with all the effort Cameron has gone into converting it to 3D (and Avatar proved he is still the best in the business for 3D). I know when I mentioned its re-release to Helena recently she was all for seeing it again, and so do I. I think it's been long enough between it's original release and a whole new breed of fans are probably wanting to see an epic title like that.
And you may be right about John Carter, Boussh, but a few test screenings aren't enough (yet) to convert me. I'll wait to hear a few reviews, as for the moment it looks like a bad cross between (Chien)fantome Menace and Clash of The Titans.
And you may be right about John Carter, Boussh, but a few test screenings aren't enough (yet) to convert me. I'll wait to hear a few reviews, as for the moment it looks like a bad cross between (Chien)fantome Menace and Clash of The Titans.
- Chienfantome
- Captain Jack Sparrow
- Posts: 9967
- Joined: May 29th, 2010, 4:22 am
- Location: Paris, France
- Contact:
Re: February - April Official Drafting Thread (Division B)
I have to say I enjoy seeing my alias being regularly used in a Star Wars title
Fluctuat nec mergitur
- silversurfer19
- John Rambo
- Posts: 7726
- Joined: October 21st, 2009, 3:34 pm
- Location: pretty much the ass end of the universe
Re: February - April Official Drafting Thread (Division B)
Dammit, that was going to be my last pick. Nevermind, I'll take The Five Year Engagment, I guess.
- Shrykespeare
- Site Admin
- Posts: 14273
- Joined: September 12th, 2009, 11:38 pm
- Location: Glendale, AZ
Re: February - April Official Drafting Thread (Division B)
The following players still need to enter this league on the game site:
Banks
W
ozzy
leestu
Chien
Once again, the password is "draftQ1".
Banks
W
ozzy
leestu
Chien
Once again, the password is "draftQ1".
Happy 60th birthday Jet Li! (4/26/23)
- Chienfantome
- Captain Jack Sparrow
- Posts: 9967
- Joined: May 29th, 2010, 4:22 am
- Location: Paris, France
- Contact:
- englishozzy
- Clark Griswald
- Posts: 1177
- Joined: October 22nd, 2009, 7:05 am
Re: February - April Official Drafting Thread (Division B)
Whoops forgot i had another pick,
Pick #8
The Cold Light of Day
Pick #8
The Cold Light of Day
"Then telephone for an axe"
- Chienfantome
- Captain Jack Sparrow
- Posts: 9967
- Joined: May 29th, 2010, 4:22 am
- Location: Paris, France
- Contact:
Re: February - April Official Drafting Thread (Division B)
The Cold light of Day already features on Leestu's slate...
Fluctuat nec mergitur
- silversurfer19
- John Rambo
- Posts: 7726
- Joined: October 21st, 2009, 3:34 pm
- Location: pretty much the ass end of the universe
Re: February - April Official Drafting Thread (Division B)
Also The Cabin In The Woods has not been removed from the available movie list, just in case you were considering it, Ozzy.
- Chienfantome
- Captain Jack Sparrow
- Posts: 9967
- Joined: May 29th, 2010, 4:22 am
- Location: Paris, France
- Contact:
- englishozzy
- Clark Griswald
- Posts: 1177
- Joined: October 22nd, 2009, 7:05 am
Re: February - April Official Drafting Thread (Division B)
ok ok ill change it to Movie 43
"Then telephone for an axe"
- Shrykespeare
- Site Admin
- Posts: 14273
- Joined: September 12th, 2009, 11:38 pm
- Location: Glendale, AZ
Re: February - April Official Drafting Thread (Division B)
The draft is now complete. Here are the lineups:
Ozzy
Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance
Undefeated
Project X
Butter
The Hunger Games
The Deep Blue Sea
Movie 43
Lockout
Surfer
The Woman in Black
Chronicle
The Vow
This Means War
Gone
The Lorax
Being Flynn
The Five-Year Engagement
leestu
Safe House
The Secret World of Arrietty
Act of Valor
John Carter
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen
Cold Light of Day
The Three Stooges
Think Like a Man
UDM
Journey 2: The Mysterious Island
Wanderlust
Wrath of the Titans
American Reunion
The Cabin in the Woods
The Lucky One
The Pirates! Band of Misfits
The Raven
Chien
Big Miracle
Star Wars Ep 1: The Phantom Menace 3D
Tyler Perry's Good Deeds
Footnote
Mirror Mirror
21 Jump Street
Titanic 3D
Bullet to the Head
From this point on, if you want to drop a movie and pick up another one, you must first make that notation on this thread.
Here is the list of available movies:
2/10 Perfect Sense, $2
2/24 The Forgiveness of Blood, $3
3/2 Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie, $3
3/2 The Assault, $3
3/2 Boy, $3
3/9 The Bully Project, $3
3/16 Jeff, Who Lives at Home, $5
3/16 The Kid With a Bike, $4 (just added)
3/23 The Raid, $3
3/23 4:44 Last Day on Earth, $2
3/28 The Island President, $3
3/30 Goon, $4
4/6 The Hunter, $4
4/6 Damsels in Distress, $3 (just added)
4/20 Scary Movie 5, $10
4/20 A Thousand Words, $7
4/20 Chimpanzee, $5
4/20 Darling Companion, $3 (just added)
4/20 The Moth Diaries, $2 (just added)
4/27 Safe, $5
4/27 Headhunters, $3
Ozzy
Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance
Undefeated
Project X
Butter
The Hunger Games
The Deep Blue Sea
Movie 43
Lockout
Surfer
The Woman in Black
Chronicle
The Vow
This Means War
Gone
The Lorax
Being Flynn
The Five-Year Engagement
leestu
Safe House
The Secret World of Arrietty
Act of Valor
John Carter
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen
Cold Light of Day
The Three Stooges
Think Like a Man
UDM
Journey 2: The Mysterious Island
Wanderlust
Wrath of the Titans
American Reunion
The Cabin in the Woods
The Lucky One
The Pirates! Band of Misfits
The Raven
Chien
Big Miracle
Star Wars Ep 1: The Phantom Menace 3D
Tyler Perry's Good Deeds
Footnote
Mirror Mirror
21 Jump Street
Titanic 3D
Bullet to the Head
From this point on, if you want to drop a movie and pick up another one, you must first make that notation on this thread.
Here is the list of available movies:
2/10 Perfect Sense, $2
2/24 The Forgiveness of Blood, $3
3/2 Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie, $3
3/2 The Assault, $3
3/2 Boy, $3
3/9 The Bully Project, $3
3/16 Jeff, Who Lives at Home, $5
3/16 The Kid With a Bike, $4 (just added)
3/23 The Raid, $3
3/23 4:44 Last Day on Earth, $2
3/28 The Island President, $3
3/30 Goon, $4
4/6 The Hunter, $4
4/6 Damsels in Distress, $3 (just added)
4/20 Scary Movie 5, $10
4/20 A Thousand Words, $7
4/20 Chimpanzee, $5
4/20 Darling Companion, $3 (just added)
4/20 The Moth Diaries, $2 (just added)
4/27 Safe, $5
4/27 Headhunters, $3
Happy 60th birthday Jet Li! (4/26/23)