Now a pair of mid 90's cult favorites. Kevin Smith's "Mallrats" vs "Happy Gilmore" staring Adam Sandler.
Why should it move on?: The fight scene with Bob Baker is all I have to say.
Why Not?: Some of the biggest complaints is the amount of product placement throughout the entire movie. This was before it became absolute common practice.
DYK: Bob Baker wasn't sure if he wanted to be in the movie. When he learned that he was going to win the fight, he accepted the role. ______________________________________________________________ Why should it move on?: This telling into the View Askew Universe introduces one of the most popular characters with Brodie. And who hasn't thought of beating up the Easter Bunny? A cameo of Stan Lee was a nice touch.
Why not?: Most people have a Kevin Smith movie they like, and they hate. This one was his follow up to the indy-favorite Clerks, but it never made the money everyone thought it would. It took years in VHS, and DVD sales to make up the cash lost on making the film.
DYK: Seth Green was picked by the studio to play Jay, but Kevin Smith had Jason Mewes audition for the role he played before, and the studio agreed.
So is it the Golf Phenom, or the Shopping Slackers? Either way, leave a comment to vote. And don't forget to fill out a bracket, then send it to billybobsmovies@gmail.com. Winners will get some great prizes, while losers will not get fruit cup!! Subscribe to our youtube channel to watch debates, updates, and details about the entire contest.
Here are a pair of movies that did much better then what the studios thought they could.
The Hangover was a blockbuster from 2009 made for $35million, but earned over $465million. Why should it move on?: This movie is insanely popular. Warner Bros. thought that at best, it's opening weekend would draw 3rd place. But word of mouth drove people in herds into theaters to watch it. It was also the top rental, dvd, and blu-ray sales for it's opening week. Currently, it owns the record for most disc sales OF ALL TIME.
Why not?: It's not the first "gone wrong in Vegas" movie (and sure not to be the last either). Some say you can for-see the jokes before they happen. Some of the cameo's feel cheap, but still deliver.
DYK: Lindsay Lohan was offered the part of the stripper, Jade, but turned it down. She didn't like the script and thought the movie would bomb. ____________________________________________________________
Now we have another classic from Team Z.A.Z. staring the late-great Leslie Nielsen. Why Should it move on?: Like most Z.A.Z. movies, you have slapstick antics, memorable one liners, and some of the goofiest humor you can find. Having Leslie Nielsen deliver most of the laughs with his dead pan acting is what sold most of it.
Why Not?: It's hard to find a real reason not to like this movie. Never is the movie serious. The humor is not too highbrow, or too lowbrow. And who doesn't enjoy watching OJ Simpson get his ass kicked either back then or now?
DYK: A 4th movie was reported to be in the early stages of production and qualified for production tax credits at the time of Nielsen's death. _____________________________________________________
So, for some of you, this is a hard choice to make. Whatever it maybe, leave a comment to vote. And don't forget to fill out a bracket, then send it to billybobsmovies@gmail.com. Winners will get some great prizes, while losers will not get fruit cup!! Subscribe to our youtube channel to watch debates, updates, and details about the entire contest.
I forgot how hard it is to keep up with these with a 19 month old running around, and a wife who is 8 months pregnant!
Now I'm going to take a look at the first round of the Brooks Bracket, and first up: The Big Lebowski vs The Producers. _________________________________________________________ The Coen Brothers' biggest cult hit stars a long list of high rollers. Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, and Julianna Moore are just the top of this iceberg of awesomeness. Why should it move on?: Have you ever met someone who hated this movie? Cry for them if you have, because they are both rare, and sadly closed minded. You can; not like, not enjoy, or even don't care for it. But not hate. It is such a cult classic, it could be the front-runner to win the whole tournament. It'll be interesting to see where it lands.
Why not?: The movie is all over the place. Starts slow, builds, then goes out of control, then slows again to a stop. Never was a sequel, and I still feel there should had been one.
DYK: This is a movie with a bowling theme, but you never see the main characters bowl. The Dude never throws a lane expect in a dream.
Going up against "The Big Lebowski" is "The Producers", Mel Brook's first directing job, and Oscar winning screenplay.
Why should it move on?: Not many movies become a smash Broadway play (normally it's the play that becomes a movie). The Producers is such a classic story, it almost makes me wonder if anyone had tried this scam before. It gave Zero Mostel a second chance after getting blacklistedby Hollywood. It also was the first staring role for Gene Wilder which he earned a nomination for best supporting actor.
Why Not?: The movie is terribly dated with 1968 references. After the Broadway Musical broken award records, the film was remade with actors from the play, and with new scenes.
DYK: Brooks wanted to title the movie "Springtime for Hitler" after one of the songs. The studio said no, but the name stuck when it played in Sweden. __________________________________________________________
So which moves on? Will The Dude have another White Russian, or is it really Springtime for Hitler?
Leave a comment below for a vote, and don't forget to fill out an entire bracket to win prizes, then tell me to Achtung, Baby!
