Friendly Wink vs. I Made Fire!

Your Champion

Friendly Wink

(Anaconda)

VS

Your Challenger

I Made Fire!

(Cast Away)

The Case for Friendly Wink (1):

Sometimes you can pinpoint the moment a movie turns from good to great.

The Case for I Made Fire!:

Stranded and desperate to cook what he has caught, Chuck (Tom Hanks) and Wilson (as himself) finally manage to make fire, and celebrate.

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The Score: I Made Fire! 8, Friendly Wink 5

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Do You Count Holidays? vs. Friendly Wink

Your Champion

Do You Count Holidays?

(Scary Movie 3)

VS

Your Challenger

Friendly Wink

(Anaconda)

The Case for Do You Count Holidays? (6):

"But there's a holiday coming up, do you count the holiday as a day?"

The Case for Friendly Wink:

Sometimes you can pinpoint the moment a movie turns from good to great.

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The Score:  Friendly Wink 8, Do You Count Holidays? 6

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Do You Count Holidays? vs. Jai Jai Shivshankar

Your Champion

Do You Count Holidays?

(Scary Movie 3)

VS

Your Challenger

Jai Jai Shivshankar

(War)

The Case for Do You Count Holidays? (5):

"But there's a holiday coming up, do you count the holiday as a day?"

The Case for Jai Jai Shivshankar:

I have no context for this scene - it popped up on a list of 'greatest original songs not nominated for an Oscar' and I dug it.  I did make sure that it is an actual movie scene though.  Enjoy!

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The Score: Do You Count Holidays? 9, Jai Jai Shivshankar 6

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Do You Count Holidays? vs. Summoning Song

Your Champion

Do You Count Holidays?

(Scary Movie 3)

VS

Your Challenger

Summoning Song

(I Am Dragon)

The Case for Do You Count Holidays? (4):

"But there's a holiday coming up, do you count the holiday as a day?"

The Case for Summoning Song:

Not wishing to marry her betrothed, Mira (Maria Poezzhaeva) sings a song to call back the dragon Arman (Matvey Lykov), who comes and takes her away.
(Submitted by Renée)

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The Score: Do You Count Holidays? 8, Summoning Song 6

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Do You Count Holidays? vs. Shallow

Your Champion

Do You Count Holidays?

(Scary Movie 3)

VS

Your Challenger

Shallow

(A Star is Born)

The Case for Do You Count Holidays? (3):

"But there's a holiday coming up, do you count the holiday as a day?"

The Case for Shallow:

Jackson Maine (Bradley Cooper) sings the song Ally (Lady Gaga) wrote, and invites her onstage to sing it with him.

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The Score: Do You Count Holidays? 9, Shallow 8

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Do You Count Holidays? vs. Speech, Interrupted

Your Champion

Do You Count Holidays?

(Scary Movie 3)

VS

Your Challenger

Speech, Interrupted

(Deep Blue Sea)

The Case for Do You Count Holidays? (2):

"But there's a holiday coming up, do you count the holiday as a day?"

The Case for Speech, Interrupted:

You need to choose your speech spot wisely...

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The Score: Do You Count Holidays? 8, Speech, Interrupted 4

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Do You Count Holidays? vs. Petey's Bad Song

Your Champion

Do You Count Holidays?

(Scary Movie 3)

VS

Your Challenger

Petey's Bad Song

(Fantastic Mr. Fox)

The Case for Do You Count Holidays? (1):

"But there's a holiday coming up, do you count the holiday as a day?"

The Case for Petey's Bad Song:

I didn't think it was that bad....

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The Score: Do You Count Holidays? 9, Petey's Bad Song 7

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Tunnel Tire Change vs. Do You Count Holidays?

Your Champion

Tunnel Tire Change

(28 Days Later)

VS

Your Challenger

Do You Count Holidays?

(Scary Movie 3)

The Case for Tunnel Tire Change (1):

Forced to change a tire while inside a tunnel, the survivors of 28 Days Later first hear the swarming of fleeing rats followed by the infected that are after them.

The Case for Do You Count Holidays?:

"But there's a holiday coming up, do you count the holiday as a day?"

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The Score: Do You Count Holidays? 8, Tunnel Tire Change 6

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Dominos vs. Tunnel Tire Change

Your Champion

Dominos

(V for Vendetta)

VS

Your Challenger

Tunnel Tire Change

(28 Days Later)

The Case for Dominos (3):

"It was strange... I suddenly had this feeling that everything was connected."

The Case for Tunnel Tire Change:

Forced to change a tire while inside a tunnel, the survivors of 28 Days Later first hear the swarming of fleeing rats followed by the infected that are after them.

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The Score: Tunnel Tire Change 8, Dominos 7

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Dominos vs. Me Lobster

Your Champion

Dominos

(V for Vendetta)

VS

Your Challenger

Me Lobster

(The Lighthouse)

The Case for Dominos (2):

"It was strange... I suddenly had this feeling that everything was connected."

The Case for Me Lobster:

"Alright, have it your way.  I like your cookin'"

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The Score: Dominos 9, Me Lobster 6

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Dominos vs. What's Up Danger?

Your Champion

Dominos

(V for Vendetta)

VS

Your Challenger

What's Up Danger?

(Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse)

The Case for Dominos (1):

"It was strange... I suddenly had this feeling that everything was connected."

The Case for What's Up Danger?:

A leap of faith and an iconic scene.

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The Score: Dominos 7, What's Up Danger? 6

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Battle of Wits vs. Dominos

Your Champion

Battle of Wits

(The Princess Bride)

VS

Your Challenger

Dominos

(V for Vendetta)

The Case for Battle of Wits (4):

Vizzini (Wallace Shawn) and Wesley (Cary Elwes) enter a battle of wits, as Vizzini must pick which wine does not have poison - going into great detail on his thought process.

The Case for Dominos:

"It was strange... I suddenly had this feeling that everything was connected."

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The Score: Dominos 9, Battle of Wits 8

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Battle of Wits vs. T-Spheres and Terrific

Your Champion

Battle of Wits

(The Princess Bride)

VS

Your Challenger

T-Spheres and Terrific

(Superman)

The Case for Battle of Wits (3):

Vizzini (Wallace Shawn) and Wesley (Cary Elwes) enter a battle of wits, as Vizzini must pick which wine does not have poison - going into great detail on his thought process.

The Case for T-Spheres and Terrific:

Following Superman's trail, Lois (Rachel Brosnahan) and Mr. Terrific (Edi Gathegi) discover the entrance to a Luthor-created pocket universe.  But not without guards trying to stop them, and Mr. Terrific easily taking them down.

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The Score:  Battle of Wits 12, T-Spheres and Terrific 5

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Battle of Wits vs. TRAIN!

Your Champion

Battle of Wits

(The Princess Bride)

VS

Your Challenger

TRAIN!

(Stand By Me)

The Case for Battle of Wits (2):

Vizzini (Wallace Shawn) and Wesley (Cary Elwes) enter a battle of wits, as Vizzini must pick which wine does not have poison - going into great detail on his thought process.

The Case for TRAIN!:

Crossing a long bridge, Gordie (Wil Weaton), Chris (River Phoenix), Teddy (Corey Feldman), and Vern (Jerry O'Connell) find themselves having to sprint across when a train appears.

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The Score:  Battle of Wits 10, TRAIN! 9

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Battle of Wits vs. Up to Eleven

Your Champion

Battle of Wits

(The Princess Bride)

VS

Your Challenger

Up to Eleven

(This Is Spinal Tap)

The Case for Battle of Wits (1):

Vizzini (Wallace Shawn) and Wesley (Cary Elwes) enter a battle of wits, as Vizzini must pick which wine does not have poison - going into great detail on his thought process.

The Case for Up to Eleven:

"Why don't you just make 10 louder and make 10 be the top number and make that a little louder?"
".... These go to eleven!"

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The Score:  Battle of Wits 11, Up to Eleven 6

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I'll Have What She's Having vs. Battle of Wits

Your Champion

I'll Have What She's Having

(When Harry Met Sally...)

VS

Your Challenger

Battle of Wits

(The Princess Bride)

The Case for I'll Have What She's Having (2):

"I think they have an okay time."

"How do you know?"

The Case for Battle of Wits:

Vizzini (Wallace Shawn) and Wesley (Cary Elwes) enter a battle of wits, as Vizzini must pick which wine does not have poison - going into great detail on his thought process.

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The Score:  Battle of Wits 13, I'll Have What She's Having 3

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I'll Have What She's Having vs. You Can't Handle the Truth!

Your Champion

I'll Have What She's Having

(When Harry Met Sally...)

VS

Your Challenger

You Can't Handle the Truth

(A Few Good Men)

The Case for I'll Have What She's Having (1):

"I think they have an okay time."

"How do you know?"

The Case for You Can't Handle the Truth!:

Lt. Kaffee's (Tom Cruise) search for the truth hits a roadblock in Col. Jessep (Jack Nicholson).

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The Score: I'll Have What She's Having 7, You Can't Handle the Truth! 6

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Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas vs. I'll Have What She's Having

Your Champion

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

(Meet Me in St. Louis)

VS

Your Challenger

I'll Have What She's Having

(When Harry Met Sally...)

The Case for Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (1):

Esther (Judy Garland) tries to comfort Tootie (Margaret O'Brien) as they deal with the news that they will soon be moving from their home, with what would instantly become a Christmas standard.

The Case for I'll Have What She's Having:

"I think they have an okay time."

"How do you know?"

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The Score:  I'll Have What She's Having 11, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas 5

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