I was waiting for someone to vote different from me on every matchup, and I think you're the first. Congrats :)

What the hell... I feel like voting this round:

1. TylerDurden_73
2. Franchot
3. Cleaver (Hard decision)
4. jfrost
5. The Ferret (Another hard decision)
6. LBCrazyFool
7. Mrs.Nesbit
8. Toben

Your collection kicks ass (<b>The Philadelphia Story</b> is one of my favorites too). You just ran into a juggernaut. I don't think I've ever been more entertained by special features for a longer amount of time than with the fascinating EE material, and you got screwed with <b>The Godfather</b>. ;) Besides, I can't vote against 1 monkey, let alone 12.

das

1. Scott27
2. Franchot
3. Cleaver -- close one. Godfather trilogy and 8 1/2 CC were my first thoughts when I joined the draft
4. jfrost -- props to James' goldfinger pick
5. The Ferret -- another tough matchup for me
6. Count de Monet -- close one
7. Mrs.Nesbit
8. Groucho

5. The Ferret vs. mbs

It appears I am down by a few votes (and many of those cited this pick a hard choice), so I think a little campaining is in order. As in the previous round, I will refrain from any negative talk of my opponent's collection (which is a very nice collection, by the way -- and would be hard to bad-mouth :)).

With my collection, an aim was to include diversity. Both diverse in genre (classics, mystery/suspense, war, foreign, horror, action, romantic comedy) and directing style (Gondry, Altman, Lynch, Lean). I also tried to focus on added value and discs that were more than just the movie.

mbs's Collection

1. Lost - Season 1 (TV) - I felt this was a risky pick, but this show is simply amazing. The production value of big-budget movies combined with the length and pacing of television. Watching this DVD set was a great treat and definately maintains re-play value.

2. Controversial Classics (Box) - This set it easily one of my favorite box sets I own. The movies included are: Advise and Consent / The Americanization of Emily / Bad Day at Black Rock / Blackboard Jungle / A Face in the Crowd / Fury / I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang. This set includes many "unique" and groundbreaking films. If you have never seen these films, this set is definately worth checking out (at a very reasonable price).

3. Short Cuts (CC) - My favorite film by one of my top-3 favorite directors. In addition, the DVD set is incredible. Has wonderful extras and includes the Raymond Carver's book of short stories that inspired the movie. I feel this is easily one of the top-3 Criterion releases.

4. Eraserhead - davidlynch.com Edition - This movie is probably not for everyone, but I feel is a wonderful examination of the surreal and dreams. Very re-watchable many times over. Considered by me to be Lynch's masterpiece (probably along with Mulholland Drive and Twin Peaks). The packaging is also terrifically unique and the transfer is flawless.

5. Bridge on the River Kwai - Limited Edition - A classic by David Lean and a great DVD release.

6. Amelie - One of the few romantic comedies that I truly enjoy watching again and again. This movie could make anyone smile.

7. Brotherhood of the Wolf - Collector's Edition - One of the most visually pleasing movies I have ever seen. And a terrific DVD release to boot: packed full of extras.

8. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind - Collector's Edition - It seems this movie is a love/hate with many people, but I fall on the former side. Unique directing by Gondry really works in this film.

9. American Psycho - Unrated Killer Collector's Edition - Based on one of the more controversial books of our time. Adds a bit of the horror genre, while maintaining suburb film quality (directing, acting, screenplay are all top-notch). Unlike many horror movies, this also stands alone as a quality film.

10. Heat - Special Edition - A more "pop" selections than many of my previous. Wonderful character study and adds the appropriate action to make this movie a modern-day classic.

Sorry for writing so much, but I could go on-and-on about my selections. Thanks for all who vote/voted (both for and against me). And good luck to "The Ferret" in our on-going match!

1. TylerDurden_73 vs. Scott27
easy choice:
Scott27's

2. Franchot vs. Cathepsin
very tough choice:
Franchot

3. Cleaver vs. arsmith7
tough choice:
Cleaver

4. jfrost vs. Sweet Baby James
close call:
jfrost

5. The Ferret vs. mbs
very close call:
The Ferret

6. Count de Monet vs. LBCrazyFool
coin-flip:
Count de Monet

7. Mrs.Nesbit vs. kylerayner
close call:
kylerayner

8. Toben vs. Groucho
easy one:
Toben

1 - Scott27
2 - Cathespin
3 - arsmith7
4 - Sweet Baby James
5 - The Ferret
6 - Count de Monet
7 - kylerayner
8 - Groucho

1. Scott27
2. Franchot
3. arsmith7
4. Sweet Baby James
5. mbs
6. LBCrazyFool
7. Mrs.Nesbit
8. Toben (good luck to you too Groucho.. hope that doesn't jinx me now :))

:lol: Yeah, I learned my lesson.

1. TylerDurden_73 vs. Scott27
2. Franchot vs. Cathepsin
3. Cleaver vs. arsmith7
4. jfrost vs. Sweet Baby James
5. The Ferret vs. mbs
6. Count de Monet vs. LBCrazyFool
7. Mrs.Nesbit vs. kylerayner
8. Toben vs. Groucho

TylerDurden_73's Collection
Franchot's Collection
Cleaver's Collection
jfrost's Collection
The Ferret's Collection
LBCrazyFool's Collection
Mrs.Nesbit's Collection
Toben's Collection

1. Scott27's Collection
2. Franchot's Collection
3. arsmith7's Collection
4. Sweet Baby James' Collection
5. The Ferret's Collection
6. Count de Monet's Collection
7. Mrs.Nesbit's Collection
8. Groucho's Collection

Again, for this round I found myself going back and forth and back and forth and back forth between the collections. Finally, if a particular favorite showed one on a certain list, it swung my vote.

1. Scott27 (Easy Call - Slacker is a great pick late and Final Fantasy and Unbreakable are very weak choices)
2. Franchot (VERY easy call - I hate MASH and Python, and love, love, love Casablanca. Also, Indiana Jones Trilogy is a great way to kill about 6 or 7 hours)
3. Cleaver (Moderate call. Arsmith, to quote Jerry Seinfeld, of all of the losers, I think you finish first in THAT group. Cleaver is a tough draw: hard to beat his 1-2-3 combo of the Lord of the Rings Extended Triology, Pulp Fiction, and Citizen Kane.)
4. jfrost (Easy call - True Romance and Usual Suspects are huge favorites of mine. I also have heard good things about that Star Wars movie.)
5. The Ferret (Easy call - As much as I would love to see the collection that beat mine advance far in this tourney, I have to go with the collection that includes Almost Famous, my favorite dvd of all time.)
6. LBCrazyFool (Close call. LB lost serious points with the Tommy Boy and X2 picks. But it is hard to ignore a collection that includes a Hitchcock boxset, Fear and Loathing, and the greatest tv on dvd of all time, Band of Brothers.
7. Mrs.Nesbit (Very easy call. Fight Club, Pink Floyd, LOTR and Mallrats. a very strong collection. Head to head, the only round where kyle wins (or even comes close) is the great pick of Glengary.)
8. Toben vs. Groucho (The only close matchup. Groucho's collection is just so classy, no real weak spots. Toben had some inspired picks, such as Donnie Darko and Akira, but lost serious points with Legend.)

Note: edited pick number 5 on 9/12 at 9:30ish to reflect my true intention to vote for the Ferret. Sorry mbs for the mistake.

Damn Franchot. We don't agree on any of the selections except each other's collections.

Not true. You both seem to like what The Ferret has to offer.:)

Unfortunately, they do. :( I guess it is time to start writing my concession speech. :)

But... you just DID vote for the collection that beat yours and you DIDN'T vote for the one that has Almost Famous!

1. TylerDurden_73's Collection
2. Franchot's Collection
3. Cleaver's Collection
4. jfrost's Collection
5. The Ferret's Collection
6. LBCrazyFool's Collection
7. Mrs.Nesbit's Collection
8. Groucho's Collection

1)TylerDurden_73
2)Franchot
3)Cleaver
4)jfrost
5)The Ferret
6)Count de Monet
7)Mrs.Nesbit
8)Toben

Well it looks like I'm going to have to start looking for the best price for The Fly. An early congrats to jfrost for the drubbing.:)

Luckily, I will happily accept accidental votes for my collection (even though it won't help). ;)

Good matchup :D2:

Definately. Congratulations and good luck in the next round(s).

Thanks for setting all this up, jfrost. Was much fun.

1. Scott27
2. Cathepsin
3. Cleaver
4. Sweet Baby James
5. The Ferret
6. LBCrazyFool
7. Mrs.Nesbit
8. Groucho

1. Scott27
2. Franchot
3. arsmith7
4. Sweet Baby James
5. The Ferret
6. Count de Monet
7. kylerayner
8. Groucho