ET Meets the Siblings vs. Goodbye Pat

Your Champion

ET Meets the Siblings

(E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial)

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Your Challenger

Goodbye Pat

(Suspiria)

The Case for ET Meets the Siblings (1):

Elliott (Henry Thomas) decides that he needs to show his brother Michael (Robert MacNaughton) E.T.  While his brother stares in shock, Gertie (Drew Barrymore) walks in. Both Gertie and Michael start to freak out, but Elliott manages to calm and hide them - along with E.T. - before their mother (Dee Wallace) can also discover the alien.
(Submitted by Rainy)

The Case for Goodbye Pat:

Having fled Tanz Akademie, Pat (Eva Axen) takes refuge from the dance school with her friend Sonia (Susanna Javicoli).  However, in this heightened and surreal moment, Pat discovers that she is still not safe, and both her and Sonia pay dearly.

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The Score: ET Meets the Siblings 8, Goodbye Pat 7

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A Friendly Warning vs. ET Meets the Siblings

Your Champion

A Friendly Warning

(Desperado)

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Your Challenger

ET Meets the Siblings

(E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial)

The Case for A Friendly Warning (1):

In this early scene, Buscemi (Steve Buscemi) walks into a bar and tells the story of El Mariachi (Antonio Banderas) - who massacred another bar owned by the drug lord Bucho (Joaquim de Almeida).  The story serves as a warning that El Mariachi might also come to this bar, where Bucho's men work and drink.
(Submitted by Nicktendo)

The Case for ET Meets the Siblings:

Elliott (Henry Thomas) decides that he needs to show his brother Michael (Robert MacNaughton) E.T.  While his brother stares in shock, Gertie (Drew Barrymore) walks in. Both Gertie and Michael start to freak out, but Elliott manages to calm and hide them - along with E.T. - before their mother (Dee Wallace) can also discover the alien.
(Submitted by Rainy)

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The Score: ET Meets the Siblings 10, A Friendly Warning 3

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Cerulean vs. A Friendly Warning

Your Champion

Cerulean

(The Devil Wears Prada)

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Your Challenger

A Friendly Warning

(Desperado)

The Case for Cerulean (1):

Andy (Anne Hathaway) lets out an inadvisable chuckle at the wrong moment, and Miranda (Meryl Streep) gives her a lesson for doing so.

The Case for A Friendly Warning:

In this early scene, Buscemi (Steve Buscemi) walks into a bar and tells the story of El Mariachi (Antonio Banderas) - who massacred another bar owned by the drug lord Bucho (Joaquim de Almeida).  The story serves as a warning that El Mariachi might also come to this bar, where Bucho's men work and drink.
(Submitted by Nicktendo)

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The Score: A Friendly Warning 8, Cerulean 7

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Not Giving a Damn vs. Cerulean

Your Champion

Not Giving a Damn

(Gone With the Wind)

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Your Challenger

Cerulean

(The Devil Wears Prada)

The Case for Not Giving a Damn (1):

Realizing that Rhett (Clark Gable) is her true love, Scarlett (Viven Leigh) pleads with him to stay instead of leaving.  Rhett rebuffs her, and she vows to return to her home of Tara and to one day win back Rhett.

The Case for Cerulean:

Andy (Anne Hathaway) lets out an inadvisable chuckle at the wrong moment, and Miranda (Meryl Streep) gives her a lesson for doing so.

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The Score: Cerulean 7, Not Giving a Damn 6

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Piano Dancing vs. Not Giving a Damn

Your Champion

Piano Dancing

(Big)

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Your Challenger

Not Giving a Damn

(Gone With the Wind)

The Case for Piano Dancing (2):

Talking with his boss, Josh (Tom Hanks) stumbles across a Walking Piano and proceeds to play it.  His enthusiasm gets Mr. MacMillian (Robert Loggia) to join in as a crowd gathers to watch.

The Case for Not Giving a Damn:

Realizing that Rhett (Clark Gable) is her true love, Scarlett (Viven Leigh) pleads with him to stay instead of leaving.  Rhett rebuffs her, and she vows to return to her home of Tara and to one day win back Rhett.

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The Score:  Not Giving a Damn 9, Piano Dancing 6

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Piano Dancing vs. Weather Report

Your Champion

Piano Dancing

(Big)

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Your Challenger

Weather Report

(Mean Girls)

The Case for Piano Dancing (1):

Talking with his boss, Josh (Tom Hanks) stumbles across a Walking Piano and proceeds to play it.  His enthusiasm gets Mr. MacMillian (Robert Loggia) to join in as a crowd gathers to watch.

The Case for Weather Report:

"Hi!  This is Karen Smith!  It's 68 degrees and there's a... 30% chance it's already raining!"

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The Score: Piano Dancing 8, Weather Report 5

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I 2 I vs. Piano Dancing

Your Champion

I 2 I

(A Goofy Movie)

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Your Challenger

Piano Dancing

(Big)

The Case for I 2 I (1):

Max (Jason Marsden) and Goofy (Bill Farmer) make it to the Powerline concert and sneak onto the stage so that Max can dance and impress Roxanne (Kellie Martin) - doing The Perfect Cast.

The Case for Piano Dancing:

Talking with his boss, Josh (Tom Hanks) stumbles across a Walking Piano and proceeds to play it.  His enthusiasm gets Mr. MacMillian (Robert Loggia) to join in as a crowd gathers to watch.

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The Score: Piano Dancing 8, I 2 I 7

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Hail to the King vs. I 2 I

Your Champion

Hail to the King

(Godzilla: King of the Monsters)

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Your Challenger

I 2 I

(A Goofy Movie)

The Case for Hail to the King (1):

"Jesus.  Good thing he's on our side."
"For now."

The Case for I 2 I:

Max (Jason Marsden) and Goofy (Bill Farmer) make it to the Powerline concert and sneak onto the stage so that Max can dance and impress Roxanne (Kellie Martin) - doing The Perfect Cast.

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The Score: I 2 I 10, Hail to the King 7

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Refusing to Change vs. Hail to the King

Your Challenger

Refusing to Change

(Boy Erased)

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Your Challenger

Hail to the King

(Godzilla: King of the Monsters)

The Case for Refusing to Change:

In this confrontation, Jared (Lucas Hedges) tells his father Marshall (Russell Crowe) that he will not change and forever remain gay.  And if he wants to have any sort of relationship with his son, he must accept that and take accountability for his actions - including sending him to a conversion camp.

The Case for Hail to the King:

"Jesus.  Good thing he's on our side."
"For now."

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The Score: Hail to the King 9, Refusing to Change 2

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The Tales That Matter vs. How to Properly Insult

Your Champion

The Tales That Matter

(The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers)

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Your Challenger

How to Properly Insult

(Roxanne)

The Case for The Tales That Matter (6):

"I know.  It's all wrong.  By rights we shouldn't even be here.  But we are.  It's like in the great stories Mr. Frodo.  The ones that really mattered..."

The Case for How to Properly Insult:

C.D. (Steve Martin) gets called 'big nose' and decides to school his insulter on how to add some wit to his insults.

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The Score: The Tales That Matter 12, How to Properly Insult 6

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The Tales That Matter vs. America

Your Champion

The Tales That Matter

(The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers)

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Your Challenger

America

(West Side Story)

The Case for The Tales That Matter (5):

"I know.  It's all wrong.  By rights we shouldn't even be here.  But we are.  It's like in the great stories Mr. Frodo.  The ones that really mattered..."

The Case for America:

In this scene, the Puerto Rican women, led by Anita (Rita Moreno) argue the positives of their new home against the negatives mentioned by the men, led by Bernardo (George Chakiris)

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The Score: The Tales That Matter 11, America 7

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The Tales That Matter vs. Zombie Tail

Your Champion

The Tales That Matter

(The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers)

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Your Challenger

Zombie Tail

(Train to Busan)

The Case for The Tales That Matter (4):

"I know.  It's all wrong.  By rights we shouldn't even be here.  But we are.  It's like in the great stories Mr. Frodo.  The ones that really mattered..."

The Case for Zombie Tail:

Chased by a horde of zombies, Seok-woo, Seong-kyeong, and Su-an (Gong Yoo, Jung Yu-mi, and Kim Su-an) board a departing train to try and escape.  Unfortunately for them, several zombies cling to the end of the train, then more zombies onto those zombies, creating a tail the not only slows down the train, but allows more zombies to climb over and potentially reach the fleeing survivors.

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The Score: The Tales That Matter 9, Zombie Tail 6

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The Tales That Matter vs. Space Needle Disaster

Your Champion

The Tales That Matter

(The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers)

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Your Challenger

Space Needle Disaster

(Final Destination Bloodlines)

The Case for The Tales That Matter (3):

"I know.  It's all wrong.  By rights we shouldn't even be here.  But we are.  It's like in the great stories Mr. Frodo.  The ones that really mattered..."

The Case for Space Needle Disaster:

In the opening premonition for this sequel, Iris (Brec Bassinger) - having  recently accepted the proposal from her boyfriend Paul (Max Lloyyd-Jones) - witnesses a plethora of events destroy the Space Needle: collapsing glass floors, gas leaks leading to fires, and the entire structure falling apart amongst other disasters.

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The Score: The Tales That Matter 7, Space Needle Disaster 6

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No matchup today!

Taking a day off and will return on Monday!

The Tales That Matter vs. Smurf Talk

Your Champion

The Tales That Matter

(The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers)

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Your Challenger

Smurf Talk

(Donnie Darko)

The Case for The Tales That Matter (2):

"I know.  It's all wrong.  By rights we shouldn't even be here.  But we are.  It's like in the great stories Mr. Frodo.  The ones that really mattered..."

The Case for Smurf Talk:

While hanging with his friends and listening to them talk about Smurfette, Donnie Darko (Jake Gyllenhaal) feels the need to correct their misconceptions.

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The Score:  The Tales That Matter 6, Smurf Talk 4

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The Tales That Matter vs. Lose Your Head

Your Champion

The Tales That Matter

(The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers)

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Your Challenger

Lose Your Head

(The Omen)

The Case for The Tales That Matter (1):

"I know.  It's all wrong.  By rights we shouldn't even be here.  But we are.  It's like in the great stories Mr. Frodo.  The ones that really mattered..."

The Case for Lose Your Head:

In this infamous scene, photographer Keith (David Warner) meets his end as a truck rolls backwards and sends a sheet of glass through his neck.

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The Score: The Tales That Matter 7, Lose Your Head 5

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The Torture of the Gingerbread Man vs. The Tales That Matter

Your Champion

The Torture of the Gingerbread Man

(Shrek)

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Your Challenger

The Tales That Matter

(The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers)

The Case for The Torture of the Gingerbread Man (1):

Needing information, Lord Farquaad (John Lithgow) demands that the Gingerbread Man (Conrad Vernon) reveal the locations of other fairy tale creatures.  However, mid-confession, the real goal of Lord Farquaad appears in the form of the Magic Mirror (Chris Miller) - who tells Farquaad what he wants after some persuasion.

The Case for The Tales That Matter:

"I know.  It's all wrong.  By rights we shouldn't even be here.  But we are.  It's like in the great stories Mr. Frodo.  The ones that really mattered..."

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The Score:  The Tales That Matter 8, The Torture of the Gingerbread Man 7

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Pie in Your Face vs. The Torture of the Gingerbread Man

Your Champion

Pie in Your Facec

(Killer Klowns from Outer Space)

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Your Challenger

The Torture of the Gingerbread Man

(Shrek)

The Case for Pie in Your Face (2):

The poor security guard just wanted to eat a sandwich, instead he encounters the clown car from Hell.

The Case for The Torture of the Gingerbread Man:

Needing information, Lord Farquaad (John Lithgow) demands that the Gingerbread Man (Conrad Vernon) reveal the locations of other fairy tale creatures.  However, mid-confession, the real goal of Lord Farquaad appears in the form of the Magic Mirror (Chris Miller) - who tells Farquaad what he wants after some persuasion.

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The Score: The Torture of the Gingerbread Man 10, Pie in Your Face 3

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Pie in Your Face vs. Clap Game

Your Champion

Pie in Your Face

(Killer Klowns from Outer Space)

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Your Challenger

Clap Game

(The Conjuring)

The Case for Pie in Your Face (1):

The poor security guard just wanted to eat a sandwich, instead he encounters the clown car from Hell.

The Case for Clap Game:

In one of the creepier scenes of the film, Carolyn (Lili Taylor) interacts with what she thinks is her children, but turns out to be something else entirely...

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The Score: Pie in Your Face 7, Clap Game 4

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Poof! vs. Pie in Your Face

Your Champion

Poof!

(Prophecy)

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Your Challenger

Pie in Your Face

(Killer Klowns from Outer Space)

The Case for Poof! (1):

Sometimes, a horror movie will have a kill that is so over the top and ridiculous, you can't help but laugh.  All the better when the movie is taking itself completely serious.

The Case for Pie in Your Face:

The poor security guard just wanted to eat a sandwich, instead he encounters the clown car from Hell.

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The Score: Pie in Your Face 7, Poof! 6

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