Deserted Island Decision - Movie Choice - Page 3

QuikSand · 11-18-2019, 10:41 AM

Nice old find, enough time has passed to make this a necromancy candidate.

13 years later... where are we now?

NobodyHere · 11-18-2019, 10:58 AM

Anthony Daniels (Star Wars) or Stan Lee (MCU)

Flasch186 · 11-18-2019, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Bee

Jenna Jameson

early in the thread and already ended it. Game over. Well done.

QuikSand · 11-18-2019, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Flasch186

early ... and already ended it. Game over.

fitting, for her genre

Maple Leafs · 11-18-2019, 12:13 PM

Had a version of this conversation a little while ago, and I stand by my way-back-when pick of Tom Cruise. Dude might be crazy but he makes good movies.

Samuel L. Jackson would get you most of Marvel, plus Tarantino and some Star Wars, although not the good ones. And Harrison Ford remains a strong call.

(Although at this point I wonder how many people would get clever and go with John Ratzenberger to get all the Pixar movies.)

NobodyHere · 11-18-2019, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Maple Leafs

(Although at this point I wonder how many people would get clever and go with John Ratzenberger to get all the Pixar movies.)

And a Star Wars movie!

Izulde · 11-18-2019, 01:33 PM

Question since I didn't answer the first time: is it just movies, or does it include TV shows as well?

QuikSand · 11-18-2019, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by QuikSand

So, you're stuck on a deserted island, with all the standard trimmings that come with it according to legend. Well, this isn't [i]Lost[/o] so there won't be a population of six thousand different factions and monsters or anything - you're just here, on your own, for as long as you can imagine.

You find the inevitable magic lamp, and soon the genie appears. Great. But he's a union genie, and his work is subjected to a series of restrctions resulting from the latest Intergalactic Brotherhood of Embottled Omnipotents #136 CBA. So, here's his "make a wish" offer to you, complete with provisos and what-have-yous befitting a tedious negotiation:

You may be entertained during your interminable stay here by viewing the catalog of films including one actor. You get to choose the actor. However, your only option is to watch each and every film, with full attention, start to finish, in chronological order -- you don't get to pick and choose your favorites, you don't get to skip over your dislikes -- you simply watch them all, over and over again, forever.

So, given that setup... you choose...?

seems to be "films" so I'd say just movies, not television or other media

sabotai · 11-18-2019, 03:08 PM

John Cazale gets you a short list of nothing but classics.

The Godfather
The Conversation
The Godfather pat 2
Dog Day Afternoon
The Deer Hunter

That's all the movies he did before dying at 42 years old.

cuervo72 · 11-18-2019, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by kurtism

Wow, hard to believe we are on page 2 of this thread and cuervo still hasn't suggested either of the Shannons!

Upon reopening this thread, I thought of Harrison Ford, then after seeing "we have no women mentioned"...Shannon Whirry.

Radii · 11-18-2019, 06:38 PM

Robin Williams was never mentioned in this thread, does he have too many bad movies to make it worth the pick? Good Morning Vietnam, Dead Poets Society, Awakenings, Alladin, The Fisher King, The Birdcage (I liked it at the time at least), Hamlet, Good Will Hunting, some of the comedies that aren't rated so well I still was okay with. Other highly rated RT scores for films I haven't seen.

I'm not sure I'd necessarily pick him but I think there's a decent case there.

I think if I didn't pick Williams I'd end up with Pacino or Hanks.

EDIT: Decisiveness is always more fun in these threads. I'm taking Robin Williams.

Radii · 11-18-2019, 06:39 PM

Looking at character actors who are in everything, John C Reilly has an incredibly impressive catalog looking at his rotten tomato scores.

PilotMan · 11-18-2019, 06:55 PM

Nobody wants the vast catalogue of Nick Cage?

WHA???

korme · 11-18-2019, 09:35 PM

Adam Driver

Groundhog · 11-19-2019, 03:42 AM

I'm going to say Toshiro Mifune, because he covers a large percentage of the greatest Akira Kurosawa films, plus a bunch more Japanese period dramas from the 60s/70s. I even like some of the cheezy US movies he did in the 80s in a "so bad that they're good" kind of way.

AnalBumCover · 11-19-2019, 09:37 AM

Matt Damon

He's got Ocean's movies, Bourne, Rounders, Saving Private Ryan, Good Will Hunting, Departed. Even a cameo on Thor: Ragnarok (uncredited, however).

Izulde · 11-19-2019, 11:32 AM

I'm going Paul Bettany. Gets you a surprising number of MCU movies, the underrated A Knight's Tale (his best performance), Wimbledon (one of my favorite romcoms), Solo (not the best Star Wars movie but one), and just a wide variety of films in general.

Scarecrow · 11-21-2019, 01:51 PM

My first reaction was Will Ferrell, but there's too many really bad ones I wouldn't be able to sit through.

Off the top of my head, I would have to say my Mt Rushmore:

Bradley Cooper
Harrison Ford
Stan Lee
Alan Rickman

cartman · 11-21-2019, 02:20 PM

Tom Hardy would be a great updated pick.

I. J. Reilly · 11-21-2019, 02:34 PM

Steve Martin? Scrolling through his IMDB, there's a whole lot of crap there. But you're alone on a deserted island, a mindless feel good movie might be kind of nice.

Butter · 11-21-2019, 02:35 PM

If I wanted a LOT of films and a lot of variety in the types, I might go Tilda Swinton. She's been in Avenger films, Coen Bros movies, comedies, erotic dramas, Wes Anderson films, Narnia. She's by no means my favorite, but she's almost always interesting.

11-18-2019, 10:58 AM	#102
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11-18-2019, 12:13 PM	#105
Maple Leafs Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002	Had a version of this conversation a little while ago, and I stand by my way-back-when pick of Tom Cruise. Dude might be crazy but he makes good movies. Samuel L. Jackson would get you most of Marvel, plus Tarantino and some Star Wars, although not the good ones. And Harrison Ford remains a strong call. (Although at this point I wonder how many people would get clever and go with John Ratzenberger to get all the Pixar movies.) __________________ Down Goes Brown: Toronto Maple Leafs Humor and Analysis Last edited by Maple Leafs : 11-18-2019 at 12:15 PM.

11-18-2019, 01:33 PM	#107
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	Question since I didn't answer the first time: is it just movies, or does it include TV shows as well? __________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty)

11-18-2019, 06:38 PM	#111
Radii Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	Robin Williams was never mentioned in this thread, does he have too many bad movies to make it worth the pick? Good Morning Vietnam, Dead Poets Society, Awakenings, Alladin, The Fisher King, The Birdcage (I liked it at the time at least), Hamlet, Good Will Hunting, some of the comedies that aren't rated so well I still was okay with. Other highly rated RT scores for films I haven't seen. I'm not sure I'd necessarily pick him but I think there's a decent case there. I think if I didn't pick Williams I'd end up with Pacino or Hanks. EDIT: Decisiveness is always more fun in these threads. I'm taking Robin Williams. Last edited by Radii : 11-18-2019 at 06:42 PM.

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11-18-2019, 10:41 AM	#101
QuikSand lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Annapolis, Md	Nice old find, enough time has passed to make this a necromancy candidate. 13 years later... where are we now?

11-18-2019, 03:08 PM	#109
sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	John Cazale gets you a short list of nothing but classics. The Godfather The Conversation The Godfather pat 2 Dog Day Afternoon The Deer Hunter That's all the movies he did before dying at 42 years old.

11-18-2019, 06:39 PM	#112
Radii Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	Looking at character actors who are in everything, John C Reilly has an incredibly impressive catalog looking at his rotten tomato scores.

11-18-2019, 09:35 PM	#114
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	Adam Driver

11-19-2019, 03:42 AM	#115
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	I'm going to say Toshiro Mifune, because he covers a large percentage of the greatest Akira Kurosawa films, plus a bunch more Japanese period dramas from the 60s/70s. I even like some of the cheezy US movies he did in the 80s in a "so bad that they're good" kind of way. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

11-19-2019, 09:37 AM	#116
AnalBumCover College Starter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: La Mirada, CA	Matt Damon He's got Ocean's movies, Bourne, Rounders, Saving Private Ryan, Good Will Hunting, Departed. Even a cameo on Thor: Ragnarok (uncredited, however).

11-19-2019, 11:32 AM	#117
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	I'm going Paul Bettany. Gets you a surprising number of MCU movies, the underrated A Knight's Tale (his best performance), Wimbledon (one of my favorite romcoms), Solo (not the best Star Wars movie but one), and just a wide variety of films in general. __________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty)

11-21-2019, 01:51 PM	#118
Scarecrow College Prospect Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Flatlands of America	My first reaction was Will Ferrell, but there's too many really bad ones I wouldn't be able to sit through. Off the top of my head, I would have to say my Mt Rushmore: Bradley Cooper Harrison Ford Stan Lee Alan Rickman __________________ Post Count: Eleventy Billion - so deal with it!

11-21-2019, 02:20 PM	#119
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Tom Hardy would be a great updated pick. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

11-21-2019, 02:34 PM	#120
I. J. Reilly College Prospect Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: An Oregonian deep in the heart of Texas.	Steve Martin? Scrolling through his IMDB, there's a whole lot of crap there. But you're alone on a deserted island, a mindless feel good movie might be kind of nice.

11-21-2019, 02:35 PM	#121
Butter Coordinator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dayton, OH	If I wanted a LOT of films and a lot of variety in the types, I might go Tilda Swinton. She's been in Avenger films, Coen Bros movies, comedies, erotic dramas, Wes Anderson films, Narnia. She's by no means my favorite, but she's almost always interesting. __________________ My listening habits

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