Movie comedy draft

[Umbrella]

These drafts are always a lot of fun, and we haven't done one in a little while, so here is one near and dear to my heart. I love comedies. I'm hoping as a result, I will find some new movies to watch.

Rules:
1. All selections must be movies. No TV shows, plays, etc.
2. You will draft comedies from several genres, listed below.
3. You must fit these in several time periods, also listed below.
4. Once a movie is selected, you cannot use any remakes or sequels of the movie. Actors and Actresses CAN be reused.
5. The audience will vote once all picks have been made. Participants may vote, but can't vote for themselves.
6. Don't give out potential answers.
7. Try to be somewhat expedient with your picks. Also, as a courtesy, PM the person who is picking after you once you have made your pick.

I'll take the first 10 who are interested as the participants. At that point, I will determine draft order randomly. This will be a serpentine draft (1st pick then 20th pick, 2nd pick then 19th pick, etc.)

Categories:
Historical
Horror
Music
Parody
Dark Comedy
Romantic Comedy
Sports
Teenager
War
Wild Card (Any of the above, or a category not covered)

Time Periods (This is the movie release date. I will use IMDB as the official ruling on dates) NOTE - THESE HAVE CHANGED!!!:
Before 1960
1960's
1970's
1980-1984
1985-1989
1990-1994
1995-1999
2000-2007
2008-present
Wild Card (any time period)

Please make your pics as follows (in bold): 1.1 - Funniest Movie Ever Made, Parody, 1960's

Participants/Draft Order:
ColtCrazy
Grover
AENeuman
Suicane75
britrock88
timmae
NobodyHere
cartman
Chief Rum
larrymcg421

[Umbrella]

Picks by Round:

Round 1
1.1 - Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb, War, 1960s.
1.2 - Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Historical, 1970s
1.3 - Pulp Fiction, Dark Comedy, 1990-1994
1.4 - MASH, War, 1970's
1.5 - Toy Story, Teenager, 1995-99
1.6 - Stripes, War, 1980-1984
1.7 - Blazing Saddles, Historical, 1970s
1.8 - The Blues Brothers, Music, 1980-1984
1.9 - Monty Python's Life of Brian, Historical, 1970s
1.10 - Singin in the Rain, Music, Pre 1960

Round 2
2.1 - Ghostbusters, Horror, 1980-84
2.2 - Airplane!, Dark Comedy, 1980-1984
2.3 - Major League, Sports, 1985-1989
2.4 - Little Shop of Horrors(1986), Music, 1985-1989
2.5 - Hot Shots (1991), Parody, 1990-1994
2.6 - The Princess Bride, Romantic Comedy, 1985-89
2.7 - Some Like Hot, Music, Pre 1960
2.8 - Big Lebowski, Sports, 1995-1999
2.9 - Shaun of the Dead, Horror, 2000-2007
2.10 - Duck Soup, Historical, pre-1960

Round 3
3.1 - When Harry Met Sally, Romantic Comedy, 1985-1989
3.2 - The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Music, Wild Card
3.3 - This is Spinal Tap, Music, 1980-1984
3.4 - Caddyshack, Sports, 1980-1984
3.5 - Young Frankenstein, Horror, 1970s
3.6 - Fargo, Dark Comedy, 1995-1999
3.7 - The Graduate, Romantic Comedy, 1960s
3.8 - Borat- Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan, Parody, 2000-2007
3.9 - Good Morning Vietnam, War, 1985-1989
3.10 - Back to the Future, Teenage, 1985-89

Round 4
4.1 - Tropic Thunder, War, 2008-present
4.2 - Evil Dead 2, Horror, Wildcard
4.3 - Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Teenager, Wild Card
4.4 - Fight Club, Dark Comedy, 1995-99
4.5 - Breakfast Club, Teenager, 1985-1989
4.6 - The Grand Budapest Hotel, Dark Comedy, 2008-present
4.7 - The Producers, Historical, 1960's
4.8 - Bill and Teds Excellent Adventure, Historical, 1985-1989
4.9 - Groundhog Day, Romantic Comedy, 1990-1994
4.10 - A Fish Called Wanda, Dark Comedy, Wild Card

Round 5
5.1 - The Jerk, Wild Card, 1970s
5.2 - Spaceballs, Parody, 1985-89
5.3 - Beetlejuice, Horror, Wildcard
5.4 - Annie Hall, Romantic Comedy, Wild Card
5.5 - The Great Dictator, War, pre-1960
5.6 - High Fidelity, Music, 2000-2007
5.7 - Dumb and Dumber, Teen, 1990-1994
5.8 - Kelly's Heroes - War, 1970s
5.9 - Wayne's World, Music, 1990-1994
5.10 - Forrest Gump, Historical, 1990-1994

Round 6
6.1 - Austin Powers, Parody, 1995-1999
6.2 - The Pink Panther, Parody, 1960s
6.3 - Life Is Beautiful, Dark Comedy, 1995-1999
6.4 - Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein, Horror, Pre-1960s
6.5 - Oceans 11 (1960), Wild Card, 1960s
6.6 - A Hard Day's Night, Music, 1960s
6.7 - Naked Gun, Parody, 1985-1989
6.8 - Napoleon Dynamite, Teen, 2000-2007
6.9 - A Christmas Story, Wild Card, 1980-1984
6.10 - History of the World, Part I, Parody, 1980-84

Round 7
7.1 - Frozen, Music, 2008-present
7.2 - Kingpin, Sports, 1995-99
7.3 - The Lego Movie, War, 2008-present
7.4 - The Room, Dark Comedy, 2000-2007
7.5 - A League of Their Own, Sports, 1990-94
7.6 - Gremlins, Horror, Wildcard
7.7 - Shrek, Parody, 2000-2007
7.8 - Tremors, Horror, 1990-94
7.9 - Tin Cup, Sports, 1995-1999
7.10 - Breakfast at Tiffany's, Romantic, 1960s

Round 8
8.1 - Slap Shot, Sports, 1970s
8.2 - Superbad, Teen, 2000-2007
8.3 - The Hangover, Wild Card, 2008-Present
8.4 - Monty Python's Meaning of Life, Wild Card, 1980-1984
8.5 - To Be Or Not To Be, Historical, Pre -1960
8.6 - Tootsie, Wild Card, 1980-84
8.7 - American Pie, Teenager, 1995-1999
8.8 - Animal House, Wild Card, 1970s
8.9 - Scott Pilgrim vs The World, Teenage, 2008-Present
8.10 - Nightmare Before Christmas, Horror, 1990-94

Round 9
9.1 - Mean Girls, Teen, 2000-2007
9.2 - Stalag 17, War, Pre-1960s
9.3 - It Happened One Night, Rom-Com, pre-1960
9.4 - Dead Alive, Horror, 1990-1994
9.5 - O Brother, Where Art Thou?, Historical, 2000-07
9.6 - Bad News Bears, Sports, 1970's
9.7 - Inglorious Basterds, War, 2008-Present
9.8 - Paint Your Wagon, Rom Com, 1960s
9.9 - The Philadelphia Story, Romantic, Pre-60s
9.10 - Beverly Hills Cop, Wildcard, Wildcard

Round 10
10.1 - Bad Santa, Dark Comedy, 2000-07
10.2 - Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Wild card, 2008-Present
10.3 - The Gold Rush, Historical, Before 1960
10.4 - Happy Gilmore, Sports, WildCard
10.5 - Bridesmaids, Rom Com, 2008 to present
10.6 - Clue, Parody, Wild Card
10.7 - Burn After Reading, Wild Card, 2008-Present
10.8 - Casino Royale, parody, 1960s
10.9 - Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolfe, Dark Comedy, 1960s
10.10 - Jerry Maguire, Sports, 1995-99

[Umbrella]

Picks by drafter:

ColtCrazy
1.1 - Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb, War, 1960s.
2.10 - Duck Soup, Historical, pre-1960
3.1 - When Harry Met Sally, Romantic Comedy, 1985-1989
4.10 - A Fish Called Wanda, Dark Comedy, Wild Card
5.1 - The Jerk, Wild Card, 1970s
6.10 - History of the World, Part I, Parody, 1980-84
7.1 - Frozen, Music, 2008-present
8.10 - Nightmare Before Christmas, Horror, 1990-94
9.1 - Mean Girls, Teen, 2000-2007
10.10 - Jerry Maguire, Sports, 1995-99

Grover
1.2 - Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Historical, 1970s
2.9 - Shaun of the Dead, Horror, 2000-2007
3.2 - The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Music, Wild Card
4.9 - Groundhog Day, Romantic Comedy, 1990-1994
5.2 - Spaceballs, Parody, 1985-89
6.9 - A Christmas Story, Wild Card, 1980-1984
7.2 - Kingpin, Sports, 1995-99
8.9 - Scott Pilgrim vs The World, Teenage, 2008-Present
9.2 - Stalag 17, War, Pre-1960s
10.9 - Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolfe, Dark Comedy, 1960s

AENeuman
1.3 - Pulp Fiction, Dark Comedy, 1990-1994
2.8 - Big Lebowski, Sports, 1995-1999
3.3 - This is Spinal Tap, Music, 1980-1984
4.8 - Bill and Teds Excellent Adventure, Historical, 1985-1989
5.3 - Beetlejuice, Horror, Wildcard
6.8 - Napoleon Dynamite, Teen, 2000-2007
7.3 - The Lego Movie, War, 2008-present
8.8 - Animal House, Wild Card, 1970s
9.3 - It Happened One Night, Rom-Com, pre-1960
10.8 - Casino Royale, parody, 1960s

Suicane75
1.4 - MASH, War, 1970's
2.7 - Some Like Hot, Music, Pre 1960
3.4 - Caddyshack, Sports, 1980-1984
4.7 - The Producers, Historical, 1960's
5.4 - Annie Hall, Romantic Comedy, Wild Card
6.7 - Naked Gun, Parody, 1985-1989
7.4 - The Room, Dark Comedy, 2000-2007
8.7 - American Pie, Teenager, 1995-1999
9.4 - Dead Alive, Horror, 1990-1994
10.7 - Burn After Reading, Wild Card, 2008-Present

britrock88
1.5 - Toy Story, Teenager, 1995-99
2.6 - The Princess Bride, Romantic Comedy, 1985-89
3.5 - Young Frankenstein, Horror, 1970s
4.6 - The Grand Budapest Hotel, Dark Comedy, 2008-present
5.5 - The Great Dictator, War, pre-1960
6.6 - A Hard Day's Night, Music, 1960s
7.5 - A League of Their Own, Sports, 1990-94
8.6 - Tootsie, Wild Card, 1980-84
9.5 - O Brother, Where Art Thou?, Historical, 2000-07
10.6 - Clue, Parody, Wild Card

timmae
1.6 - Stripes, War, 1980-1984
2.5 - Hot Shots (1991), Parody, 1990-1994
3.6 - Fargo, Dark Comedy, 1995-1999
4.5 - Breakfast Club, Teenager, 1985-1989
5.6 - High Fidelity, Music, 2000-2007
6.5 - Oceans 11 (1960), Wild Card, 1960s
7.6 - Gremlins, Horror, Wildcard
8.5 - To Be Or Not To Be, Historical, Pre -1960
9.6 - Bad News Bears, Sports, 1970's
10.5 - Bridesmaids, Rom Com, 2008 to present

NobodyHere
1.7 - Blazing Saddles, Historical, 1970s
2.4 - Little Shop of Horrors(1986), Music, 1985-1989
3.7 - The Graduate, Romantic Comedy, 1960s
4.4 - Fight Club, Dark Comedy, 1995-99
5.7 - Dumb and Dumber, Teen, 1990-1994
6.4 - Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein, Horror, Pre-1960s
7.7 - Shrek, Parody, 2000-2007
8.4 - Monty Python's Meaning of Life, Wild Card, 1980-1984
9.7 - Inglorious Basterds, War, 2008-Present
10.4 - Happy Gilmore, Sports, WildCard

cartman
1.8 - The Blues Brothers, Music, 1980-1984
2.3 - Major League, Sports, 1985-1989
3.8 - Borat- Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan, Parody, 2000-2007
4.3 - Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Teenager, Wild Card
5.8 - Kelly's Heroes - War, 1970s
6.3 - Life Is Beautiful, Dark Comedy, 1995-1999
7.8 - Tremors, Horror, 1990-94
8.3 - The Hangover, Wild Card, 2008-Present
9.8 - Paint Your Wagon, Rom Com, 1960s
10.3 - The Gold Rush, Historical, Before 1960

Chief Rum
1.9 - Monty Python's Life of Brian, Historical, 1970s
2.2 - Airplane!, Dark Comedy, 1980-1984
3.9 - Good Morning Vietnam, War, 1985-1989
4.2 - Evil Dead 2, Horror, Wildcard
5.9 - Wayne's World, Music, 1990-1994
6.2 - The Pink Panther, Parody, 1960s
7.9 - Tin Cup, Sports, 1995-1999
8.2 - Superbad, Teen, 2000-2007
9.9 - The Philadelphia Story, Romantic, Pre-60s
10.2 - Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Wild card, 2008-Present

larrymcg421
1.10 - Singin in the Rain, Music, Pre 1960
2.1 - Ghostbusters, Horror, 1980-84
3.10 - Back to the Future, Teenage, 1985-89
4.1 - Tropic Thunder, War, 2008-present
5.10 - Forrest Gump, Historical, 1990-1994
6.1 - Austin Powers, Parody, 1995-1999
7.10 - Breakfast at Tiffany's, Romantic, 1960s
8.1 - Slap Shot, Sports, 1970s
9.10 - Beverly Hills Cop, Wildcard, Wildcard
10.1 - Bad Santa, Dark Comedy, 2000-07

[cartman]

Sign me up

[larrymcg421]

I'm in.

[britrock88]

Put me down as an alternate. Not sure quite how busy I'll be in the coming days.

[ColtCrazy]

Great idea. Put me down for slot, please, though please note I'll be unavailable the next 2 nights until after 10.

[Comey]

Would love to join, but don't have much availability. I will be watching this with interest, though.

[Umbrella]

Any other interest? Plenty of spots available.

[Chief Rum]

I think it is a fun idea, and I would do it if I had the time. But I suspect I won't; too busy at work during the day.

[timmae]

Is it each of the categories in each of the time periods? A completed list of 100? Or is it 10 movies that fit a category and a decade. I assume the latter... I can be an alternate.

[Umbrella]

Is it each of the categories in each of the time periods? A completed list of 100? Or is it 10 movies that fit a category and a decade. I assume the latter... I can be an alternate.

The latter is correct. Each person will have 10 movies.

[Grover]

I'm in!

[Chief Rum]

F it, I'm in. But just understand I may disappear for a bit during the draft and be unable to check in (I'm talking hours, not days).

[Umbrella]

F it, I'm in. But just understand I may disappear for a bit during the draft and be unable to check in (I'm talking hours, not days).

Hours is fine. We all have lives. I just don't want this to get bogged down to the point where only one pick is being made per day.

[NobodyHere]

I really want to see this thing moving, so I'll sign up.

I have absolutely no idea what the first overall pick is going to be.

[Grover]

There's a lot of comedies I like that I have no idea how to shoehorn into the 10 categories.

[Umbrella]

There's a lot of comedies I like that I have no idea how to shoehorn into the 10 categories.

That's the reason I made a wild card category. Some are just really hard to define a genre.

Still four spots open. If we have trouble finding takers, would britrock and timmae be willing to work together as a team?

[AENeuman]

I'm in!

FYI, considering having all my pics be Ingmar Bergman films

[Chief Rum]

I'm in!

FYI, considering having all my pics be Ingmar Bergman films

That would be so you. And awesome lol.

[AENeuman]

Now looking at the categories more closely I have some questions.

Wouldn't all historical, music, horror, sports, war and religious comedies be parodies?

Maybe change parody with dark comedies?

[cartman]

Without naming names, I think parody would be one that mocks another movie/entertainment source. But that's for the voters to decide.

[Chief Rum]

I think a Dark Comedy section (regardless of whether it replaces Parody or not) would be awesome.

[Buccaneer]

I told my brother that I wouldn't do well in this draft (only can choose one 80s and 90s movie), just don't know much about the rest. But I'll team up with him to make sure he picks popular choices instead of Izulde-like choices. :)

[Buccaneer]

Probably because of ignorance, I think pre-70s decades are going to be tough, esp having to shoehorn them into categories.

[Chief Rum]

Probably because of ignorance, I think pre-70s decades are going to be tough, esp having to shoehorn them into categories.

I think you're right, Bucc.

Maybe we can adjust the periods to five year increments for some of the more recent years. Such as

2010-present
2005-2009
2000-2004
1995-1999
1990-1994
1985-1989
1980-1984
1960-1979
Before 1960
Wildcard

This might really mess with your brother's Ingmar Bergman plan, though. ;)

[Buccaneer]

I like your idea, Matt. Pre-1960 was exactly what I was thinking of.

[AENeuman]

I think you're right, Bucc.

Maybe we can adjust the periods to five year increments for some of the more recent years. Such as

2010-present
2005-2009
2000-2004
1995-1999
1990-1994
1985-1989
1980-1984
1960-1979
Before 1960
Wildcard

This might really mess with your brother's Ingmar Bergman plan, though. ;)

I like this a lot more too. I think it will be more enjoyable for all if we get to pick more movies from our own generations.

I will always have a warm place for Bergman in my cold heart.

[cartman]

I too was having similar thoughts about the date ranges.

[Suicane75]

Room for 1 more? I just got a pneumonia diagnosis so I'm here for as long as I'm alive.

[britrock88]

I think you're right, Bucc.

Maybe we can adjust the periods to five year increments for some of the more recent years. Such as

2010-present
2005-2009
2000-2004
1995-1999
1990-1994
1985-1989
1980-1984
1960-1979
Before 1960
Wildcard

This might really mess with your brother's Ingmar Bergman plan, though. ;)

My suggestion:

2000-present x2
1985-1999 x2
1970-1984 x2
1950-1969 x2
pre-1950
Wildcard

(I don't want to let people off the hook pre-1980.)

[britrock88]

And if we can't get to 10, I'll jump in as a full participant. (See if timmae says the same.)

[timmae]

Yes, I am I for the long haul as well. A yes for me.

[Umbrella]

OK, it looks like we have 10. I've listed the draft order in the first post, so ColtCrazy is on the clock. Brit, you are technically the 10th person to commit, but I wasn't sure if you and timmae were going to work together or not, so please let me know.

Here are some notes:

Due to popular demand, I've changed the date requirements. Please see the first post for the new dates.

Dark comedies is a category I was debating using. Since that seems to be popular, I have replaced religion with dark comedy. Religion seemed to be the toughest category, so it makes sense to me to replace that one.

I don't want to go into too much detail about the parody category without giving examples, but IMO, if you can explain what the comedy is parodying, then it should fit into that category. Remember, the forum will vote, so make sure you have a good argument.

Good luck everyone! I have no idea what to expect with these picks.

[timmae]

I'll let you take full control brit! Let me know if you need an assist at all...

[Buccaneer]

I'm sorry, I didn't sign up so timmae can fill my place. I'm teamed up with AENeuman.

[timmae]

Bucc... if you want it it is yours. I'm ok either way. I am away at Disneyworld next week so my availability during the day is iffy at best during park hours.

[Buccaneer]

No but thanks anyways. I wouldn't do that well, so I'll team up with my brother. Besides the Bergman comedies, he knows more than i. ;)

[timmae]

10-4... I'm on board!

[ColtCrazy]

Sorry, I'm announcing HS basketball games and didn't see this till this morning.

Wow, pressure of the first pick!!! I'll have mine posted shortly.

[ColtCrazy]

Without giving anything away, I have a certain directors/actors/groups that must be on my list, but this one movie stood out and needed to be picked early. I'll go into more detail on my picks in the recap, but this satirical Cold War movie succeeded at a time when the Cold War was at its height. Not sure that's replicated in today's climate.

1.1 - Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb, War, 1960s.

[NobodyHere]

Great pick, I was hoping for that for my number 1

[AENeuman]

Yep, that's what I think had to be 1. Both best war and 60's comedy (for our current tastes).

[Grover]

1.2 Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Historical, 1970s

[NobodyHere]

That was my top and only religious pictures...

[Grover]

That was my top and only religious pictures...

I wasn't sure if I wanted to go the Historical or Parody route with it.

[Umbrella]

Two definite first round picks in my opinion. Good start.

timmae, I am replacing Buc's spot with you.

[Umbrella]

That was my top and only religious pictures...

That's one of the reasons I got rid of the religious category. The pickings were rather slim.

[AENeuman]

1.3 Pulp Fiction, Dark Comedy, 1990-1994

[Chief Rum]

1.3 Pulp Fiction, Dark Comedy, 1990-1994

Interesting pick. Definitely dark and definitely has a ton of great comedic moments, but I wonder if the voters will say it's not a comedy.

[Buccaneer]

It's the endless debate of picking for voters (which, imo, is the winning method) vs category locking vs personal preferences. It's his favorite but I thought this would score well since it is popular here regardless of details.

[Suicane75]

Pick coming shortly

[Suicane75]

1.4: Mash, 1970's, War

[Chief Rum]

Great pick. I'll admit, I didn't even think of Mash.

[Suicane75]

It was on my radar, but the more I went through the categories and tried coming up with a strategy, it stands out as the dominant movie in that particular category.

[cartman]

It was on my radar, but the more I went through the categories and tried coming up with a strategy, it stands out as the dominant movie in that particular category.

I see what you did there

[britrock88]

Loving this so far.

[Buccaneer]

We only came up with two war comedies and thought they would go early. Sure enough they did.

[Suicane75]

I see what you did there

:cool:

[britrock88]

1.5 - Toy Story, 1995-99, Teenager

Groundbreaking in that it ushered in the era of modern CGI-animated films and that it was funny for all ages while remaining a kid's movie in essence.

[Chief Rum]

Since britrock is here, I am guessing he is struggling to make his pick. I know sometimes, this is the hardest part--to make a choice when there are so many great options.

[Chief Rum]

Haha and then he picks. Interesting. It's a great movie and very funny, but teen almost seems too old, and I think you could have gotten it later. But it's a terrific movie, one of the best kid's movies of all time.

[Umbrella]

I agree. The early draft is hard, since the initial pick can somewhat define your strategy for the rest of the draft.

ETA: I debated using 'kids' as a category, since there are quite a few funny movies aimed at children (like Toy Story), but decided I liked the other categories better.

[Buccaneer]

Or the strategy of those picking before you.

[Suicane75]

I'm just gonna throw this out there cause I've been thinking it over for a few hours and I wanted to say something before we got too deep, but would it be possible to divide the 80's into 80-84 & 85-89 and maybe consolidate one of the 2000 categories?

Maybe I'm just grumpy old man but I think there are a ton more iconic 80's comedies that will get short thrift with this setup.

[timmae]

1.6 Stripes 1980's War

[Grover]

I'm just gonna throw this out there cause I've been thinking it over for a few hours and I wanted to say something before we got too deep, but would it be possible to divide the 80's into 80-84 & 85-89 and maybe consolidate one of the 2000 categories?

Maybe I'm just grumpy old man but I think there are a ton more iconic 80's comedies that will get short thrift with this setup.

+1

[Chief Rum]

1.6 Stripes 1980's War

Great pick and good for that category. I understand what Bucc was saying about the top two war comedies already picked, but I disagreed that there weren't others In the ballpark. This was one of the other ones that occurred to me.

[Chief Rum]

I think the concern with Suicane's suggestion is if someone has already picked with a strategy that utilized the date ranges put forth already. If the ones who have already picked pass on it, though, I think it would be okay. I agree that the 80s are a very strong stretch of great comedies to be represented with just one decade category.

I would recommend changing the three 2000s categories to 2000-2007, and 2008-present, and replacing the third with 1980-1984, and shrinking the current 80s category to 1985-1989.

But considering we have already started the draft, it's entirely fair to just move forward with the categories as presented.

[Umbrella]

I think the concern with Suicane's suggestion is if someone has already picked with a strategy that utilized the date ranges put forth already. If the ones who have already picked pass on it, though, I think it would be okay. I agree that the 80s are a very strong stretch of great comedies to be represented with just one decade category.

I would recommend changing the three 2000s categories to 2000-2007, and 2008-present, and replacing the third with 1980-1984, and shrinking the current 80s category to 1985-1989.

But considering we have already started the draft, it's entirely fair to just move forward with the categories as presented.

I think this is a pretty fair suggestion, but since timmae has already picked in the 80's category, I think it is only right that he signs off on this. I don't know if it will affect his strategy or not. However, since the draft has already started, if any of the participants objects, we will keep the time frames as is.

[Suicane75]

Yeah, I'm good either way. Like I said, I just wanted to bring it up before it became too much of a pain in the ass to discuss it.

[timmae]

I am good with the change. Either way is ok by me.

[Umbrella]

OK, timmae's pick falls in the 1980-1984 time frame. Hopefully nobody objects to the last second change. I'll fix the front page.

[Buccaneer]

I know it'll be definitely ok with AENueman.

[Suicane75]

Great pick and good for that category. I understand what Bucc was saying about the top two war comedies already picked, but I disagreed that there weren't others In the ballpark. This was one of the other ones that occurred to me.

I was looking over the list last night and thinking what good war comedies were out there and then boom, 3 in the first 6 picks. Mayhaps it's just a case of wanting to get while the gettins good.

[Umbrella]

It's like when there is a run on cornerbacks.

[britrock88]

need moar picks

:)

[Buccaneer]

Yeah, that was what I meant about the previous picks. If a category is going off, it's smart to jump in before all the popular ones are taken.

[timmae]

Sorry for the slow response... I was completing a marathon punchlist for a project that is nearing completion.

[Chief Rum]

I think for someone we're waiting on for a pick, NobodyHere is unfortunately named lol.

[ntndeacon]

There are some scary categories here! (no pun intended)

[ColtCrazy]

1.2 Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Historical, 1970s

I was going to pick this or Dr. Strangelove. Personally, I love the Grail more as a picture, but went with the oddball movie.

It's hard to think of a more quotable movie than Monty Python's Grail.

[ColtCrazy]

Damn, catching up, some damn good picks. Mash, Toy Story, Stripes...all top notch picks. Wouldn't have guesses a run on war comedies so early, but can't argue with them!

Just FYI, I'm gaming tonight and will be away till very late. I'll try to check in when I come home before I crash, but I doubt it'll be back around to me anyway.

[ColtCrazy]

I'm just gonna throw this out there cause I've been thinking it over for a few hours and I wanted to say something before we got too deep, but would it be possible to divide the 80's into 80-84 & 85-89 and maybe consolidate one of the 2000 categories?

Maybe I'm just grumpy old man but I think there are a ton more iconic 80's comedies that will get short thrift with this setup.

Ok, double dola. I'm all for this too. Considering the general age of the group, and the fact that the 80s just had some great comedies, I'm all for the change if there's a consensus.

[Umbrella]

It's hard to think of a more quotable movie than Monty Python's Grail.

My original idea for this draft was going to be movie quotes, but I wasn't sure how I wanted to categorize them. Someone smarter than me could probably make a real cool draft of that.

[Chief Rum]

I'm tripping out right now, because I keep thinking of some great comedies and then end up having difficulty fitting them into a category. If it doesn't fit into one of the bigger categories (Romantic, Teenager) and it's not in an obvious subgenre (Sports, War, Music) it takes some thinking to make it work into some of the other categories.

[Buccaneer]

In my opinion, it's more important to pick popular movies than how well they fit.

[NobodyHere]

Excuse me while I whip this pick out

1.7 Blazing Saddles - 1970s-Historical

[cartman]

1.8 The Blues Brothers - 1980-1984, Music

[timmae]

Game on! Awesome picks fellas!!

[Chief Rum]

Shoot! I wanted Blazing Saddles!

1.9 Monty Python's Life of Brian, Historical, 1970s

[Suicane75]

Damn, I've got a lot of thoughts but I don't really discuss them until after the draft is finished.

[NobodyHere]

I was hoping to snag that with my next pick.

[Chief Rum]

I was hoping to snag that with my next pick.

You took Blazing Saddles from me, so I guess that's fair heh heh.

[NobodyHere]

You took Blazing Saddles from me, so I guess that's fair heh heh.

Now if that don't beat all. Here we take the good time and trouble to slaughter every last Indian in the West, and for what?

[larrymcg421]

1.10 - Singin in the Rain, Musical, Pre 1960

2.1 - Ghostbusters, Horror, 1980-84

[NobodyHere]

Excellent picks.

"Singing" was on my draft board and Ghostbusters is a personal favorite of mine.

[Chief Rum]

2.2 Airplane!, Dark Comedy, 1980-1984

[Chief Rum]

Now if that don't beat all. Here we take the good time and trouble to slaughter every last Indian in the West, and for what?

"Little bastard shot me in the ass!" :D

[cartman]

I had to sacrifice a chicken before this next pick:

2.3 Major League - 1985-1989, Sports

[NobodyHere]

2.2 Airplane!, Dark Comedy, 1980-1984

Great movie, intriguing category.

[NobodyHere]

2.4 Little Shop of Horrors(1986) - 1985-1989, Musical

AFAIC the pinnacle of the genre. Directed by Yoda no Less.

[Umbrella]

Congrats Nobody. You win the award for the first pick that I hadn't thought of, but wished I did.

[timmae]

2.5 Hot Shots (1991) 1990-1994, Parody

[Buccaneer]

And then timmae for the first movie I had not heard of.

[timmae]

best parody movie of all time (and absolute worst first date movie!)?!!

[NobodyHere]

Congrats Nobody. You win the award for the first pick that I hadn't thought of, but wished I did.

I feel that Little Shop of Horrors is a very strong pick for the genre as well as a personal favorite. Bill Murray's performance kills me every time and there are some great songs.

And to be honest I have no idea how this draft is going to play out so I wasn't certain movie would be available with my next pick. Heck I was hoping Hot Shots would fall to me in a later round.

[timmae]

went for top value in the parody category. I am sure I am missing another parody movie or 2 though..

[Buccaneer]

What was it a parody of?

[NobodyHere]

What was it a parody of?

Hot Shots is mostly a parody of Top Gun

[Suicane75]

Some interesting category assignments so far.

[Chief Rum]

Hot Shots is great. I'll admit, though, I can think of three parodies I prefer better. But that's maybe a matter of personal taste.

[britrock88]

I feel like I'm missing picks on the app. Anyway, I'm on notice, and will get a pick up when I'm home (and sober).

[Suicane75]

I'm so amazed that the pick I have lined up has not been picked yet that I'm starting to second guess myself.

[Vince, Pt. II]

As much as I love the movie Hot Shots, I think it's a reach this early.

[Chief Rum]

I'm so amazed that the pick I have lined up has not been picked yet that I'm starting to second guess myself.

There are some fantastic movies still left, ones that are no brainer first round types. I'm sure whatever you're thinking of has occurred to many of us, too. There haven't been too many "non-first rounders" yet.

[Chief Rum]

Great movie, intriguing category.

This was about Airplane being a Dark Comedy. This was a really hard one to place, given the categories presented. You could call it a romantic comedy because of Stryker and the stewardess. Maybe you could call it a parody of the disaster films in vogue at the time (Towering Inferno, Earthquake, etc.). But it doesn't really fit in either one, IMO. If you want to go really edgy, call it a musical for the dance scene or a war movie because of the references to Stryker's war troubles.

Really, it's just an iconic comedic movie. So I picked the movie first and tried the best category for it. It is, after all, a movie about a potential crashing plane. So Dark Comedy it is lol.

[larrymcg421]

This was about Airplane being a Dark Comedy. This was a really hard one to place, given the categories presented. You could call it a romantic comedy because of Stryker and the stewardess. Maybe you could call it a parody of the disaster films in vogue at the time (Towering Inferno, Earthquake, etc.). But it doesn't really fit in either one, IMO. If you want to go really edgy, call it a musical for the dance scene or a war movie because of the references to Stryker's war troubles.

Really, it's just an iconic comedic movie. So I picked the movie first and tried the best category for it. It is, after all, a movie about a potential crashing plane. So Dark Comedy it is lol.

It is a direct parody of the 50s movie Zero Hour!

[timmae]

As much as I love the movie Hot Shots, I think it's a reach this early.

No doubt that strategy played here... I had a few parodies higher than hot shots but my first pick and hopeful future picks slotted it as my rd 2. It could either work out like I plan or it could blow up in my face. I have a rd 3 pick that will fill another need but I fear it may not survive that long. Eleven picks is a long time.

[Surtt]

It is a direct parody of the 50s movie Zero Hour!

I always thought it was a parade of Airport.

[larrymcg421]

I always thought it was a parade of Airport.

It definitely parodies Airport and its sequels, but it's a direct parody of Zero Hour! It borrows the plot, character names, and the exclamation mark.

[Chief Rum]

It definitely parodies Airport and its sequels, but it's a direct parody of Zero Hour! It borrows the plot, character names, and the exclamation mark.

Haha didn't know that. I'm still happy with my category choice. I feel that the Parody category is a deep one.

[Umbrella]

My opinion is that Airplane is a parody, but part of the strategy will be to figure out which category to place the movies in. Parody, Dark Comedy, and Romantic Comedy are probably the deepest categories, since most comedies can be classified as one of those categories.

[Umbrella]

I'm so amazed that the pick I have lined up has not been picked yet that I'm starting to second guess myself.

There are two I am thinking of that I thought would be the first picks in their categories, no questions asked. I thought the top three in some order would be Holy Grail, Dr. Strangelove, and Blazing Saddles, so those weren't surprising that they all went in the first round.

That being said, I think the second round is shaping up to be a potentially stronger set of movies than the first round.

[britrock88]

2.6 - The Princess Bride, Romantic Comedy, 1985-89

Probably a polarizing pick, but I had to go for it. I think the frequency and ease with which people refer to this movie says something about its enduring value, though.

[Suicane75]

2.7 Some Like Hot, Pre 60's, Music

A lot of trepidation in making this pick, mostly based on whether it would given it's due, due to it's age, as well as the category I'm putting it in. But if I'm gonna pull the trigger and pick it I might as well categorize it how I want it as well.

[britrock88]

I applaud ambitious picks! :)

[ColtCrazy]

2.6 - The Princess Bride, Romantic Comedy, 1985-89

Probably a polarizing pick, but I had to go for it. I think the frequency and ease with which people refer to this movie says something about its enduring value, though.

Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.

Well, it was too much to hope for to get the picks I had down. This, Life of Brian, and Blazing Saddles were all high on my list. Damn, I hate first picks in fantasy drafts.

It's interesting to see how the picks are going and what people are thinking. Really, there hasn't been a bad pick yet. There are going to some great lists at the end of this.

Suicane - Some Like it Hot is a strong pick. You have Marilyn Monroe. You have great performances from Curtis and Lemon. Maybe it's not innuendo filled comedy of later decades (or the shock filled smut of today's standards), but it's still a damn funny movie.

[Suicane75]

That's the thing though, it's AFI's #1 comedy of all time. The fact that I had worries about taking it worries me. Maybe I'm just a worrier.

[ColtCrazy]

That's the thing though, it's AFI's #1 comedy of all time. The fact that I had worries about taking it worries me. Maybe I'm just a worrier.

Yeah, I looked at that list, rotten tomatoes, and several others just to make sure I wasn't forgetting something. You look at a list from college humor and half the movies aren't even funny. I don't think what's funny has ever changed. There's still slapstick in today's movies. I'll take good writing and funny lines over sophomoric humor with no plot any day. Hollywood seems to forget what's funny from time to time.

[ColtCrazy]

Two picks to me. If the two I have rolling around in my head go, I will officially throw out my first list :)

[AENeuman]

2.8-Big Lebowski, Sports, 1995-19999

[Buccaneer]

We got a pick and the 3.3 pick, so no one pick it before then, kthx.

[ColtCrazy]

We got a pick and the 3.3 pick, so no one pick it before then, kthx.

Just tell us what they are and I'm sure we'll avoid them for you. :p

[NobodyHere]

2.7 Some Like Hot, Pre 60's, Music

A lot of trepidation in making this pick, mostly based on whether it would given it's due, due to it's age, as well as the category I'm putting it in. But if I'm gonna pull the trigger and pick it I might as well categorize it how I want it as well.

This movie was definitely going to be one of my next two picks, bravo sir.

[AENeuman]

Just tell us what they are and I'm sure we'll avoid them for you. :p

Avatar ... That movie is a joke

[AENeuman]

This movie was definitely going to be one of my next two picks, bravo sir.

If you don't mind me asking, was this because it's a favorite of yours or because it's considered a/the classic comedy movie?

[ColtCrazy]

Avatar ... That movie is a joke

If I hadn't already picked my war category!

[NobodyHere]

If you don't mind me asking, was this because it's a favorite of yours or because it's considered a/the classic comedy movie?
I'll admit it's the latter.

[Buccaneer]

I don't think I generally agree with any of the AFI lists.

[ColtCrazy]

Off on date night. I'm a pick away so I will check my phone periodically.

[Umbrella]

The last three picks are all really good. I was telling my wife about this draft, and told her if I was participating, my sneaky pick would have been Some Like It Hot under the music category. I would have been cursing you Suicane.

[Grover]

2.9 Shaun of the Dead, Horror, 2000-2004

[Umbrella]

The dates have changed Grover, so I slotted it in 2000-2007 for you.

ETA: I love that pick. I think you could make an argument that it could be the #1 horror pick.

[Grover]

The dates have changed Grover, so I slotted it in 2000-2007 for you.

ETA: I love that pick. I think you could make an argument that it could be the #1 horror pick.

Thank you! I really wanted Lebowski here and Shaun at the turn. Ah well.

[ColtCrazy]

Love the Shaun of the Dead pick.

Ok. Let's see how I can do this on the phone.

2.10 Duck Soup, Historical, pre-1960

3.1 When Harry Met Sally, Romantic Comedy, 1985-1988

I'm a big fan of the Marx Brothers and they remain influential in comedy. Duck Soup is one of their classics. The mirror scene between Grouch and Harpo is one of those timeless sketches.

I'm not a romcom person, but I do enjoy WHMS. Crystal at his best.

[britrock88]

Good choice with Duck Soup. H&S, too, though I opted to cover late 80s rom coms already. :)

[Suicane75]

Duck Soup was neck and neck with Some Like It Hot for me on my last pick and WHMS was on my shortlist for my next pick. I'm glad it's gone though because I probably would have just ended up debating with myself far too long before deciding not to pick it.

Edit: Umbrella pointed it out, putting SLIH in the music category is what finally swayed me.

[Umbrella]

More great picks. Duck Soup I thought could be a nice pick for war, but Colt already had his war pick.

[ColtCrazy]

Yeah had I not picked Strangelove earlier, Duck Soup is my war pick but it fits well historically too. Even broken up, the 80s have some tough choices. Curious to see if any wild cards end up in that period as well.

[Grover]

Second straight round my top choice has gone!

[Grover]

3.2 The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Music, Wild Card

[AENeuman]

3.3- This is Spinal Tap, Music, 1980-1984

[ntndeacon]

spinal Tap is a STEAL at that pick!

[Suicane75]

3.4 Caddyshack, Sports, 1980-1984

[Johnny93g]

2.8-Big Lebowski, Sports, 1995-19999

How is this sports? I know the point of the draft, and the how the voters may view things, but this is as much a sports movie as Interstellar.

I realize there are 2-3 bowling scenes, but it's playing a bit liberal with the category...no?

[NobodyHere]

3.4 Caddyshack, Sports, 1980-1984
Damn You :rant:

[Grover]

How is this sports? I know the point of the draft, and the how the voters may view things, but this is as much a sports movie as Interstellar.

I realize there are 2-3 bowling scenes, but it's playing a bit liberal with the category...no?

Honestly, I was going to use it as sports as well.

Where would you put this? Dark Comedy?

[Vince, Pt. II]

Yeah, I have zero issue with Lebowski as sports. I'm also stunned Caddyshack fell this far.

[Buccaneer]

spinal Tap is a STEAL at that pick!

For the 1.3 pick, it came down to Pulp or Spinal and was shocked to be able to get both.

[britrock88]

3.3- This is Spinal Tap, Music, 1980-1984

FUUUUUUUUUUUUU

[Grover]

Think about how pissed I was. Spinal Tap right after I take Rocky Horror and the immediate "why the fuck didn't I think of that!"

[Buccaneer]

Going through our text messages, the thought was that there were only a few really good comedies for music and this would be an obvious one (Blues Brothers was another). What held us back was the 1980-1984 time frame which would lock us out of a lot of classic comedies.

[britrock88]

3.5 - Young Frankenstein, Horror, 1970s

Frau Blucher... *whinny*

[britrock88]

Think about how pissed I was. Spinal Tap right after I take Rocky Horror and the immediate "why the fuck didn't I think of that!"

You have nothing to be ashamed of with RH. Spinal Tap is just a gem.

[Grover]

You have nothing to be ashamed of with RH. Spinal Tap is just a gem.

Oh, I agree. But it would have saved me using the Wild Card for year.

[timmae]

3.6 Fargo 1995-1999 Dark Comedy

[Grover]

3.6 Fargo 1995-1999 Dark Comedy

Excellent pick. Was in my running as a dark comedy.

[Buccaneer]

Yeah. Our 2nd pick came down to Fargo or Lebowski but we had already used dark comedy.

[britrock88]

3.6 Fargo 1995-1999 Dark Comedy

I knew waiting for Rd 4 was a stretch.

[timmae]

There was one other dark comedy in the running but I went max value... knew it wouldn't last long so.

[Vince, Pt. II]

3.5 - Young Frankenstein, Horror, 1970s

Frau Blucher... *whinny*

Another excellent pick. It's funny, I keep wanting to say that I'm stunned these movies are still available but there have been very few poor picks thus far in my opinion. Deep draft :)

[Umbrella]

The last four picks I thought had first round potential. I was shocked Spinal Tap wasn't the first music pick taken.

[Umbrella]

Dola: The 1980-1984 timeframe is just brutal. Stripes, Blues Brothers, Ghostbusters, Airplane!, Spinal Tap, and Caddyshack.

[britrock88]

Dola: The 1980-1984 timeframe is just brutal. Stripes, Blues Brothers, Ghostbusters, Airplane!, Spinal Tap, and Caddyshack.

I'm slightly curious about the ages of the draftees in the '80 to '84 period...

[Vince, Pt. II]

I was -1 in 1980 :)

[larrymcg421]

Born in 1975.

[timmae]

Born in 1975.

+1

[britrock88]

I was -1 in 1980 :)

Pre-natal as well. :) No evidence of "this is my childhood!" favoritism yet.

[britrock88]

Well, maybe for the guys who were 9 in 1984, but that seems a little early.

[Suicane75]

+1

+2

[ColtCrazy]

Was really hoping Young Frankenstein would fall a bit more. Ugh.

Born in 1974 for the 80-84 range

[Chief Rum]

1972 here. 80-84 is right in my wheelhouse.

Strangely enough, though, my 1980-84 pick Airplane was out and done when I was just 7, so the parentals didn't let me see it. I saw it on TV replay years later, as a teenager.

[Buccaneer]

AENeuman is right with you guys, born in 1974. I was at SDSU during those years so they would be in my wheelhouse but I would not have watched those if I was pre-teen.

[Suicane75]

I find that with myself in that era, there are movies that are iconic to me, but there are others that I didn't see until later that don't hold the same weight. Caddyshack was a huge deal to me even though I was only 7 or 8. But other movies that shall remain nameless for now, I didn't appreciate till many years later.

[Suicane75]

Oh, and I love the Young Frankenstein pick.

[NobodyHere]

3.7 - The Graduate, Romantic Comedy, 1960s

[cartman]

3.8 - Borat- Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan, Parody, 2000-2007

Might be the pinnacle of the mockumentary format

[Chief Rum]

3.9 Good Morning Vietnam, War, 1985-1989

I might have gotten this later, but War is not a deep category for comedy. Many of the ones I wanted went before it came back to me, so not letting this one get away.

This might be Robin Williams at his comedic finest.

[ColtCrazy]

39 picks in and I haven't seen a bad one yet. The voting will probably come down to category selection.

[larrymcg421]

3.10 Back to the Future, Teenage, 1985-89
4.1 Tropic Thunder, War, 2008-

[Chief Rum]

4.2 Evil Dead 2, Horror, Wildcard

Had to use my time range wildcard on this 1987 film. But I couldn't pass this one up.

[cartman]

Like CR, I felt like I had to use my date wild card early. Can't believe this movie is still out there in the 4th round for the taking:

4.3 Ferris Bueller's Day Off - Teenager, Wild Card

[Grover]

4.2 Evil Dead 2, Horror, Wildcard

Had to use my time range wildcard on this 1987 film. But I couldn't pass this one up.

Awesome pick. You can't go wrong with Ash.

[NobodyHere]

4.4 Fight Club, Dark Comedy, 1995-99

[NobodyHere]

39 picks in and I haven't seen a bad one yet. The voting will probably come down to category selection.

I think this gets won in the later rounds where movies become more niche and category constraints start to set in.

[timmae]

4.5 Breakfast Club, Teenager, 1985-1989

[ColtCrazy]

4.5 Breakfast Club, Teenager, 1985-1989

Damn, was hoping that would be my wildcard. Nice pick.

[britrock88]

3.9 Good Morning Vietnam, War, 1985-1989

I might have gotten this later, but War is not a deep category for comedy. Many of the ones I wanted went before it came back to me, so not letting this one get away.

This might be Robin Williams at his comedic finest.

Excellent. I was willing to use my date wildcard to get this one if I had the chance.

[britrock88]

4.6 The Grand Budapest Hotel, Dark Comedy, 2008-present

So hot right now.

[Suicane75]

4.7 The Producers, 1960's, Historical

[AENeuman]

4.8-Bill and Teds Excellent Adventure, Historical, 1985-1989

[Grover]

4.9 Groundhog Day, Romantic Comedy, 1990-1994

[timmae]

Methinks the good selections will run out long after the draft is over... lol. Love all of the 4th rders...

[Umbrella]

Does anyone know if there is a character limit per post? I cannot format the pick posts any more.

[Suicane75]

Hmm, dunno, I just put it in a new post and it fit.

[Grover]

I am just absolutely itching to make my next pick.

[cartman]

Does anyone know if there is a character limit per post? I cannot format the pick posts any more.

There are some really, really long posts out there, and you haven't come anywhere near the length of those yet. You might check to see if you have a formatting issue. It looks like the one post got a bit scrambled at the end.

[Suicane75]

I hope ColtCrazy isn't somewhere face down in a puddle of bourbon and rage.

[Suicane75]

I am just absolutely itching to make my next pick.

Want some ointment?

[Vince, Pt. II]

Yeah, honestly the only two picks I have issue with thus far are Borat and Hot Shots. Hot Shots is great, just went too early, and Borat is probably the first 'Eh....' pick I've seen. I enjoyed the movie, but there are still many, many films for that category available that I'd take over it in a heartbeat.

[Grover]

Want some ointment?

I might be a little too raw for that now.

[NobodyHere]

I hope ColtCrazy isn't somewhere face down in a puddle of bourbon and rage.

I would be if I wasn't already face down in a puddle of flu and NyQuil.

[timmae]

I hope ColtCrazy isn't somewhere face down in a puddle of bourbon and rage.

Date night got a bit out of control...

[ColtCrazy]

Date night got a bit out of control...

After 4 kids, getting out of control means we take off our socks before collapsing into bed from exhaustion.

:D

Okay, give me a few moments.

[ColtCrazy]

First pick of two:

4.10 A Fish Called Wanda, Dark Comedy, Wild Card

Hesitant to use my wild card year now, but I can't let this movie slip anymore.


edit for round/pick #

[ColtCrazy]

And Fish Called Wanda is all I need. Just that. And this pick too, just A Fish Called Wanda and...

5.1 The Jerk, Wild Card, 70s

Sadly, the Jerk doesn't fit into any category, but that's okay but the movie is worth the pick for Martin's performance.

[Grover]

5.2 Spaceballs, Parody, 1985-89

[AENeuman]

5.3 Bettlejuice, Horror, Wildcard

[ColtCrazy]

Damn this is a fun draft. I totally forgot Bettlejuice. Love that movie. And I came THIS close to picking Space Balls, but having lost out on Monty Python's best, I went with Cleese's best "other" film.

[Chief Rum]

5.2 Spaceballs, Parody, 1985-89

That was one of the three parodies I thought I would take over Hot Shots (not to rub it in, again Hot Shots is very funny).

[timmae]

That was one of the three parodies I thought I would take over Hot Shots (not to rub it in, again Hot Shots is very funny).

Personal favorite... that was my downfall.

Jim 'Wash Out' Pfaffenbach: Alpha Velveeta Knuckle Underwear, you are cleared for take-off. When you hit that nuclear weapons plant... drop a bomb for me!

Lt. Commander Block: Uh, Sphincter Mucus Niner Ringworm, roger!

[Suicane75]

5.4 Annie Hall, Romantic Comedy, Wild Card

[Vince, Pt. II]

5.2 Spaceballs, Parody, 1985-89

This to me was first round talent and my personal #1 parody.

[Grover]

This to me was first round talent and my personal #1 parody.

I had the same thought. Shocked it was still there.

[ColtCrazy]

Perhaps I'm doing it wrong, but a lot of my picks come down to which one would I prefer watching myself. I don't dislike Spaceballs, but it's not one of my favorite Brooks films either. Still, I'm a minority on that and it's a great pick...especially in the 4th. Frankly, I was surprised The Jerk fell this low as well.

Interesting that only 4 movies have been picked from this century. Does that say more about the group here or comedies today?

[Grover]

Perhaps I'm doing it wrong, but a lot of my picks come down to which one would I prefer watching myself. I don't dislike Spaceballs, but it's not one of my favorite Brooks films either. Still, I'm a minority on that and it's a great pick...especially in the 4th. Frankly, I was surprised The Jerk fell this low as well.

Interesting that only 4 movies have been picked from this century. Does that say more about the group here or comedies today?

I feel like the 80s were the Golden Age of comedies.

[ColtCrazy]

I feel like the 80s were the Golden Age of comedies.

Completely agree. You could have almost broken the 80s into 2 year segments and we'd still have a good list.
My wife is a bit younger so I've been trying to get her to watch a few of these movies. I think she liked Breakfast Club the best.

[Buccaneer]

Perhaps I'm doing it wrong, but a lot of my picks come down to which one would I prefer watching myself.

Even though I think most of the picks have been good and it's hard to separate anyone's list, it is a contest appealing to voters to vote for you - not making a personal top 10 list.

[britrock88]

5.4 Annie Hall, Romantic Comedy, Wild Card

Darn.

[britrock88]

5.5 The Great Dictator, War, pre-1960

Charlie Chaplin's excellent satire on Nazi Germany and fascist Italy was released just after Germany turned its aggression to Central Europe (1940) and presaged the horrors of what the Allies would discover in concentration camps five years later. The movie blended together earlier Chaplin trademarks (silent scenes, the Tramp, etc.) with modern cinema trends very well.

[Grover]

5.5 The Great Dictator, War, pre-1960

Charlie Chaplin's excellent satire on Nazi Germany and fascist Italy was released just after Germany turned its aggression to Central Europe (1940) and presaged the horrors of what the Allies would discover in concentration camps five years later. The movie blended together earlier Chaplin trademarks (silent scenes, the Tramp, etc.) with modern cinema trends very well.

DAMMIT!

[Grover]

That was my absolute top choice for war film. Argh

[Umbrella]

This is going to be almost impossible to judge. Everyone's list is really good.

[Buccaneer]

That was going to be our choice as well.

[Chief Rum]

This is not a criticism, because I love the categories we have, but I have come to realize in looking at the best comedies still remaining that there could have been several other very specific and deep categories, ones that are actually probably deeper than some of the ones we have (like Music and War).

The list I have so far:

Capers--this would be a deep category
Buddy--so would this
Showcase (i.e. one comedic talent is the focus; movie, though, not a comedy show)
Cop/Detective/Mystery
Ensemble
Family
Holiday--would probably end up mostly Christmas films, but it would be a deep group

[Buccaneer]

Except that drafts like this work best if there are limited choices which result in having to make hard choices. Since comedies are so extensive, the draft simply becomes shooting fish in a barrel with very little distinctions between any of the lists. What if there were only 3 good choices in each category (instead of 10+), that makes choosing riskier.

[Chief Rum]

Except that drafts like this work best if there are limited choices which result in having to make hard choices. Since comedies are so extensive, the draft simply becomes shooting fish in a barrel with very little distinctions between any of the lists. What if there were only 3 good choices in each category (instead of 10+), that makes choosing riskier.

I can see that, but I also think that a comedy draft should include the best comedy movies, and frankly, some of the best movies, period, don't fit at all in the categories we have. They fit much better in at least one of the ones I list above.

I don't think it's beneficial to the draft concept to go with a shallow, niche category when we can get a deeper category that gives a better representation of comedy movies as a whole.

It's like doing an all time baseball draft, but no one from a New York or Boston based team can be drafted.

[britrock88]

Capers--this would be a deep category
Buddy--so would this
Showcase (i.e. one comedic talent is the focus; movie, though, not a comedy show)
Cop/Detective/Mystery
Ensemble
Family
Holiday--would probably end up mostly Christmas films, but it would be a deep group

I'm down with this for the leftovers draft. :)

[britrock88]

It's like doing an all time baseball draft, but no one from a New York or Boston based team can be drafted.

This actually sounds fun. :p

[Grover]

I'm down with this for the leftovers draft. :)

+1

[timmae]

5.6 High Fidelity, Music, 2000-2007

[Chief Rum]

5.6 High Fidelity, Music, 2000-2007

Terrific choice. I actually thought of this movie, but for some reason, I didn't make the natural Music connection. Lacking that, I couldn't decide where best to categorize it (besides Romantic Comedy, and IMO, there are better choices for that very deep category).

[NobodyHere]

I'm absolutely shocked this hasn't been taken yet

5.7 Dumb and Dumber, Teen, 1990-1994

[Umbrella]

I can see that, but I also think that a comedy draft should include the best comedy movies, and frankly, some of the best movies, period, don't fit at all in the categories we have.

That was my whole reasoning for having a wild card category. Some of the categories you mentioned I considered using (buddy, crime, entertainment industry, road trip, and slapstick were some I was debating about), but I wanted some easy categories, some tough categories, and I included wild card because there are certain movies that are tough to categorize.

Bottom line, it is tough to limit it to 10 categories.

[Grover]

One of maybe two Cusack films I actually enjoy.

Fantastic pick.

[cartman]

5.8 Kelly's Heroes - War, 1970s

No, not the TV show Hogan's Heroes. :D

[cartman]

5.7 Dumb and Dumber, Teen, 1990-1994

I didn't really picture Harry and Lloyd as teens.

[Chief Rum]

5.9 Wayne's World, Music, 1990-1994

Maybe not the highest brow of comedy stylings, but this was about as impactful of a comedy as came out in the early 90s, from a pop culture perspective.

[Chief Rum]

I didn't really picture Harry and Lloyd as teens.

I didn't either, but I have given some thought to classifying some movies as "teen" based on the sophomoric actions of their key protagonists.