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post #101 of 2703
9/8/08 at 12:01pm
Even though I probably prefer HARD BOILED, glad The Killer went first. Respect.
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post #102 of 2703
9/8/08 at 12:02pm
Indy was one of my top early picks, I think this draft is going to be interesting because I think I have a wider view of action then some. If there is running and shooting and dying..chances are it's action to me.

Bad Boys II being that high up the list surprises me.
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post #103 of 2703
9/8/08 at 12:02pm
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Again that's like asking me to pick a favorite testicle, I'm very fond of both of them.

The Killer was my introduction to Woo, so I guess that counts for something. Then again, I'm not sure if anything beats the glorious finale of Hard Boiled.
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post #104 of 2703
9/8/08 at 12:03pm
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Originally Posted by Keith Fordyce View Post
I hate to be a draft nazi, but please don't mention eligible titles, even if they're really, really shitty.
Mea culpa. I figured it was a safe one to lampoon, but the point is well taken.
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post #105 of 2703
9/8/08 at 12:05pm
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Originally Posted by Judas Booth View Post
Mea culpa. I figured it was a safe one to lampoon, but the point is well taken.
It's not a big thing, it is a rule I forgot to post.
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post #106 of 2703
9/8/08 at 12:06pm
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Originally Posted by Keith Fordyce View Post
Again that's like asking me to pick a favorite testicle, I'm very fond of both of them.

The Killer was my introduction to Woo, so I guess that counts for something. Then again, I'm not sure if anything beats the glorious finale of Hard Boiled.
That was my dilemma. Both these movies, or Die Hard. The finale of HB is THE best action finale I can remember, but overall The Killer is the better movie, and it led to Hard Boiled.

Still, the hospital scene and Tony Leung are strong arguments for the movie.
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post #107 of 2703
9/8/08 at 12:09pm
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Originally Posted by Keith Fordyce View Post
Again that's like asking me to pick a favorite testicle, I'm very fond of both of them.

The Killer was my introduction to Woo, so I guess that counts for something. Then again, I'm not sure if anything beats the glorious finale of Hard Boiled.

I've always like Hard Boiled more than The Killer. It's just pure balls out action with no apologies. Although, a different Woo film has always been my personal favorite.
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post #108 of 2703
9/8/08 at 12:43pm
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I suppose if their is a gun to my head, or two guns to my head, I will say I prefer The Killer, if only because that's the one I revisit more often.
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post #109 of 2703
9/8/08 at 12:46pm
I like the story better in 'Hard Boiled'. While the story is certainly secondary to the action, it does tip the balance in favor of 'Hard Boiled' over 'The Killer' for me.
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post #110 of 2703
9/8/08 at 12:52pm
Slight edge to Hard Boiled. It's a little lighter in tone, and I love me some Tequila.
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post #111 of 2703
9/8/08 at 12:53pm
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Tequila is perhaps the coolest cop to ever grace the screen.
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post #112 of 2703
9/8/08 at 12:54pm
Btw, fuck Erix.
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post #113 of 2703
9/8/08 at 1:01pm
I think that Tati is chomping at the bit, so to speak.
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post #114 of 2703
9/8/08 at 1:07pm
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Originally Posted by Tati View Post
Btw, fuck Erix.
I think this is my fault. I should have put him in the next group, 1 to 3.
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post #115 of 2703
9/8/08 at 1:54pm
Tati isn't the only one eagerly waiting to go.

The Killer was my first exposure to Woo. That's a movie that really blew me away as being something completely fresh. It's why I still have some goodwill towards him.

I'm completely behind the Indy selection as well. Who says an action movie can't have a plot? Or characterization? Heck, I'm expecting Action-Comedies to be drafted as well.
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post #116 of 2703
9/8/08 at 1:56pm
Yup, I can see why Tati was foaming at the mouth to pick. Surprised Robocop took so long.
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post #117 of 2703
9/8/08 at 1:56pm
Missed it in the 80's draft. No way i was missing it here too.
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post #118 of 2703
9/8/08 at 1:56pm
Dammit Erix!

LAST BOY SCOUT was my reserve choice for Round 2, I didn't think it would go in Round 1 at all.
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post #119 of 2703
9/8/08 at 1:57pm
Good picks all around. For some reason, I thought that 'Robocop' might slip through the cracks, enabling me to nab it in a later round...

...hopes = dashed.
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post #120 of 2703
9/8/08 at 1:59pm
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Out for Justice, wow, that's not the Seagal flick I pictured going first round.

I know it's full of campy goodness, what with the William Forsythe greatness and all, but this is a movie I just plain don't really like anymore.

Last Boy Scout, on the other hand, didn't care that much for it on its initial release, but have come to really like that picture these days.
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post #121 of 2703
9/8/08 at 2:00pm
Hi guys. (Fuck You II)

Sorry I was a bit late. By the way, as I write this, it is 12:55pm my time. So I guess I just made it.

Maybe Keith is right. I get off work at Noon. But if there's traffic, I may be late. Maybe I'd be better suited for the 1 to 3 group. I did mention early on that early afternoon was best for me. If anyone wants to switch, let me know. Otherwise, I'll just try really hard to make it here on time starting tomorrow.

By the way, nice picks from all. I can't really find fault with any of them.

Aren't we supposed to hold back with unbeatable juggernauts like Die Hard or The Killer until the later rounds?
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post #122 of 2703
9/8/08 at 2:00pm
I bet that isn't the ONLY Vernon Wells movie to go in the first round...
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post #123 of 2703
9/8/08 at 2:00pm
Last Boy Scout is a great pick.
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post #124 of 2703
9/8/08 at 2:00pm
FUCK! MISSED ROBOCOP AGAIN! I HATE MY LIFE!

Also, The Killer is the best CHUD first pick since Rosario Dawson in the last Babe Draft.
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post #125 of 2703
9/8/08 at 2:01pm
For me OUT FOR JUSTICE is everything that is great about Golden Era Seagal. Love it so, so much.

But like I said earlier, it's a risk because there's higher profile picks for later that I might miss out on because I didn't get them now.
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post #126 of 2703
9/8/08 at 2:02pm
Nice to see some love for Last Boy Scout. I think this movie is Willis most quotable and funny action movie. I am lovin´ it to pieces.
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post #127 of 2703
9/8/08 at 2:02pm
LAST BOY SCOUT is a truly legit first rounder, and I say that as someone who really despises Tony Scott these days. But he was a perfect fit for that one.

OFJ isn't my favorite Seagal flick, but I gotta say it has aged quite well. Just a real good down and dirty cop Vs. crazy crackhead flick.
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post #128 of 2703
9/8/08 at 2:03pm
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Erix, don't sweat it, I'll move you up to the 1 to 3 slot.

New drafters, as you may have noticed these things can move along pretty quickly, so the timeslots aren't the word of god.
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post #129 of 2703
9/8/08 at 2:03pm
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Originally Posted by Erix View Post

Aren't we supposed to hold back with unbeatable juggernauts like Die Hard or The Killer until the later rounds?
Not really. Drafting is all about picking stuff you love and/or deem necessary for the theme of the draft. I could not have forgiven me to not pick Die Hard and go for an obscure action movie in the first round.
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post #130 of 2703
9/8/08 at 2:04pm
What's your fave Molt? I can't remember if you ever said. Although if its something you're saving for a later round, feel free not to answer.

LAST BOY SCOUT never gets old.
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post #131 of 2703
9/8/08 at 2:04pm
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Originally Posted by Moltisanti View Post
LAST BOY SCOUT is a truly legit first rounder, and I say that as someone who really despises Tony Scott these days. But he was a perfect fit for that one.

OFJ isn't my favorite Seagal flick, but I gotta say it has aged quite well. Just a real good down and dirty cop Vs. crazy crackhead flick.
I agree on both count. There's better Seagal out there, but it's a good one. Robocop is also a sure value.

Still, I would be disappointed to see a lack of A-lister movies being missing from the 1st round.
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post #132 of 2703
9/8/08 at 2:05pm
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I still take issue with the way Danielle Harris saves the day in the woods in LBS. I've come to realize that it's all part of the joke, but I just plain don't like it. If the bad guys are that fucking dumb, then the heroes must be really fucking stupid to get caught by them in the first place.
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post #133 of 2703
9/8/08 at 2:07pm
Last Boy Scout was my next pick for sure. Thought I had a chance of seeing it tomorrow.
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post #134 of 2703
9/8/08 at 2:07pm
seagal going so early is surprising. Robo and road warrior are fine selections though
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post #135 of 2703
9/8/08 at 2:08pm
Thanx Keith. So, that's my new timeslot. Great.

Boy Scout is an extremely underrated movie. It's Willis actually pulling off being funny. And I love Taylor Negron. Something so perfect about a menacing yet ambiguously gay villain in such a testosterone-charged action movie.

Cop: Is there a problem?
Negron: Yes officer, apparently there are too many bullets in this gun.

(BLAM!)

Never gets old.

Oh, and I agree wholeheartedly with Out for Justice. It's a quintessential Seagal film. The one where he tries to "act." It's awesome.
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post #136 of 2703
9/8/08 at 2:09pm
LBS is also the only movie Taylor Negron hasn't been face cancer in.
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post #137 of 2703
9/8/08 at 2:09pm
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What's your fave Molt? I can't remember if you ever said. Although if its something you're saving for a later round, feel free not to answer.
Can't say just yet, but OFJ is the one that I've learned to love more the older I get. When I first saw it as a teen I was put-off by the Brooklyn accent. Now I love it.

"I've noticed a lot of boxing memorabilia."

The way he says that with the accent is gold.
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post #138 of 2703
9/8/08 at 2:10pm
RE: LBS

For the longest time, couldn't get past the Monday Night Footbal cold opening. Just seemed dumb & rubbed me the wrong way. Shane Black's sense of humor was ahead of its time (at leat for me) Also, Damon Wayans was no Eddie.

Now, love the shit out of it.
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post #139 of 2703
9/8/08 at 2:10pm
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LBS is also the only movie Taylor Negron hasn't been face cancer in.
Oh c'mon, he delivered the pizza just fine in that one film.
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post #140 of 2703
9/8/08 at 2:10pm
Boy Scout is pure Genius. Even Halle Berrry was hot.
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post #141 of 2703
9/8/08 at 2:11pm
LBS has improved with age, like a fine wine.
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post #142 of 2703
9/8/08 at 2:11pm
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RE: LBS

For the longest time, couldn't get past the Monday Night Footbal cold opening.
Still my favorite Bill Medley song.
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post #143 of 2703
9/8/08 at 2:13pm
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Originally Posted by Tati View Post
Even Halle Berrry was hot.
Shit man, I know there's a backlash...but damn, she was always fine.

Ohh, how soon we forget!
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post #144 of 2703
9/8/08 at 2:14pm
God that whole OFJ bar scene is glorious.

Can't mention the boxing memoribilia without mentioning "...some boxing gloves ova heeyuh". The accent is the stuff of legend.
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post #145 of 2703
9/8/08 at 2:14pm
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Originally Posted by Moltisanti View Post
Still my favorite Bill Medley song.
Ha!

Let me add some praise for The Road Warrior. Just fantastic pure action. The finale chase arguably tops Raiders for best set piece of the decade. And Mel was just badass.
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post #146 of 2703
9/8/08 at 2:15pm
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Originally Posted by Arjen Rudd View Post
LBS is also the only movie Taylor Negron hasn't been face cancer in.
Not true. I like his work with Savage Steve Holland and he was a liquor store clerk in one of my favorite people in another decade get high and drink a lot movies.
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post #147 of 2703
9/8/08 at 2:15pm
Elvis.

Friday night's a great time for footbaaaalllll....

I think it was a genius way of announcing, quite clearly: This is an obnoxious movie. It's for the guys to drink entire cases of Pabst, and laugh right along with it. Deal with it.

It's pretty genius if you ask me.

Yes Tati, Berry is at her best in this film. Good call on Robocop, by the way. Not only a great action movie - just a great film, period.
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post #148 of 2703
9/8/08 at 2:18pm
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Seagal, er rather Gino Falleno, is such an asshole in OFJ. I love that he keeps going back to that bar and beating the shit out of people.

Also love his little speeches, "how much is the price of our blood?"
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post #149 of 2703
9/8/08 at 2:20pm
"He's gonna wanna talk to you hisself, SCUMBAG!"

I've watched that bar scene on youtube dozens of times, honestly.

If Gino's an asshole what does that make Richie? A bigger asshole?
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post #150 of 2703
9/8/08 at 2:20pm
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Originally Posted by Keith Fordyce View Post
Seagal, er rather Gino Falleno, is such an asshole in OFJ. I love that he keeps going back to that bar and beating the shit out of people.

Also love his little speeches, "how much is the price of our blood?"
I just love how he goes all Brando, when reminiscing about his childhood. Complete with the looking off to the side bit (which Brando would do to read his cue cards).

Jesus Steve! Actor's Studio much?
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