Fantasy Movie League - Draft Thread

#401

[mention]Golden[/mention]

#402

JaggedJimmyJay wrote: ↑Tue Apr 17, 2018 8:43 pm Jeff Goldblum

Everybody just has a fucking notebook full of my picks right?

#403

Sam Rockwell

[mention]Iron_Dwarf[/mention]

#404

An important point to mention re: actors. An actor must be listed in the credits of a film to count towards it. This might seem obvious, however there are occasional quickie cameos that actors choose to not make official that will not count.

The example of this that I can point to was from last year because it caused a ripple in my other league. If you watch the end credits of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, one of the floating heads that pops up is none other than Jeff Goldblum, in his Grandmaster get-up, before Thor: Ragnarok actually showed who that character was. So, the Goldblum owner in that league demanded a chunk of the GOTG2 box office since Goldblum "appeared" in the film. However, our bible is imdb, and imdb clearly shows him as "uncredited". Thus... no box office in that case.

So remember that, in case it shows up again in this league. An actor must be in the credits, to count towards box office.

#405

timmer wrote: ↑Wed Apr 18, 2018 1:40 am An important point to mention re: actors. An actor must be listed in the credits of a film to count towards it. This might seem obvious, however there are occasional quickie cameos that actors choose to not make official that will not count.

The example of this that I can point to was from last year because it caused a ripple in my other league. If you watch the end credits of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, one of the floating heads that pops up is none other than Jeff Goldblum, in his Grandmaster get-up, before Thor: Ragnarok actually showed who that character was. So, the Goldblum owner in that league demanded a chunk of the GOTG2 box office since Goldblum "appeared" in the film. However, our bible is imdb, and imdb clearly shows him as "uncredited". Thus... no box office in that case.

So remember that, in case it shows up again in this league. An actor must be in the credits, to count towards box office.

"end credits"
"floating head"

...

"appeared"

#406

Amanda Seyfried

#407

[mention]Golden[/mention]

#408

timmer wrote: ↑Wed Apr 18, 2018 11:57 am Golden

I believe it's [mention]dunya[/mention] next

#409

timmer is clearly intimidated by my awesomeness. it's ok. I'm plenty awesome and intimidating and a real competitor.

#410

dunya wrote: ↑Wed Apr 18, 2018 12:06 pm timmer is clearly intimidated by my awesomeness. it's ok. I'm plenty awesome and intimidating and a real competitor.

and 4% unknown

#411

alright, gimme Kiki Layne

#412

[mention]DharmaHelper[/mention] ur turn

#413

OK I'll take Richard E. Grant

[mention]timmer[/mention]

#414

I'll take Amy Adams and Toby Jones.

[mention]DharmaHelper[/mention]

#415

Wow you guys really like Backseat huh

#416

Terry Crews for me,

[mention]dunya[/mention]

#417

DharmaHelper wrote: ↑Wed Apr 18, 2018 2:50 pm Wow you guys really like Backseat huh

Nice about most of the cast is that they don't have earlier films, so if Backseat premieres at TIFF and it's unexpectedly crappy, most of the cast can be dumped without hurting anything, but as of now, Backseat is the baitest looking end of year film out there!

#418

timmer wrote: ↑Wed Apr 18, 2018 2:52 pm
DharmaHelper wrote: ↑Wed Apr 18, 2018 2:50 pm Wow you guys really like Backseat huh
Nice about most of the cast is that they don't have earlier films, so if Backseat premieres at TIFF and it's unexpectedly crappy, most of the cast can be dumped without hurting anything, but as of now, Backseat is the baitest looking end of year film out there!

I mean don't quote me on it or anything but I wouldn't hold my breath.

#419

DharmaHelper wrote: ↑Wed Apr 18, 2018 2:50 pm Wow you guys really like Backseat huh

Looks like acting awards bait if nothing else.

#420

oh we can dump actors who have movies that have already been released at any point?

#421

dunya wrote: ↑Wed Apr 18, 2018 3:23 pm oh we can dump actors who have movies that have already been released at any point?

Not if they've been released in the United States.

This is a really complicated form of tricksiness where you have to know what movies get a release somewhere else first.

#422

oh boyyyyyyy, I think I'm going to fuck this up tbh.

#423

so some movies in 2018 have already been released. If my actor wins an award for one of those movies, what happens to me?

#424

I'm gonna pick Nicole Kidman

[mention]Iron_Dwarf[/mention] you're next.

#425

I've got an ace in the hole in this draft that no-one else is going to draft.

OK, it's more like a 3 of clubs in the hole, but if it pays off everyone's going to think I'm a genius, and they'll be wrong.

#426

dunya wrote: ↑Wed Apr 18, 2018 3:28 pm so some movies in 2018 have already been released. If my actor wins an award for one of those movies, what happens to me?

Only movies opening after May 1 matter. An award for a film from earlier is useless to you.

#427

timmer wrote: ↑Wed Apr 18, 2018 5:03 pm
dunya wrote: ↑Wed Apr 18, 2018 3:28 pm so some movies in 2018 have already been released. If my actor wins an award for one of those movies, what happens to me?
Only movies opening after May 1 matter. An award for a film from earlier is useless to you.

...

I may have to unload Joaquin Pheonix.

dammit

#428

insertnamehere wrote: ↑Wed Apr 18, 2018 5:14 pm
timmer wrote: ↑Wed Apr 18, 2018 5:03 pm
dunya wrote: ↑Wed Apr 18, 2018 3:28 pm so some movies in 2018 have already been released. If my actor wins an award for one of those movies, what happens to me?
Only movies opening after May 1 matter. An award for a film from earlier is useless to you.
...

I may have to unload Joaquin Pheonix.

dammit

Oh? I assumed you picked him for The Sisters Brothers, which I think has a chance at being an awards player.

#429

Definitely drop him m8

#430

nah man

You Were Never Really Here. He's utterly fantastic in it. After he got snubbed (IMO) for The Master, Inherent Vice, and Her, I feel like he's due a win, and YWNRH is basically just a big showcase for him.

(also isn't The Sisters Brothers 2019?)

I also think Laura Dern has a shot at Best Actress for The Tale, so what do I know

#431

timmer wrote: ↑Wed Apr 18, 2018 5:41 pm
insertnamehere wrote: ↑Wed Apr 18, 2018 5:14 pm
timmer wrote: ↑Wed Apr 18, 2018 5:03 pm
dunya wrote: ↑Wed Apr 18, 2018 3:28 pm so some movies in 2018 have already been released. If my actor wins an award for one of those movies, what happens to me?
Only movies opening after May 1 matter. An award for a film from earlier is useless to you.
...

I may have to unload Joaquin Pheonix.

dammit
Oh? I assumed you picked him for The Sisters Brothers, which I think has a chance at being an awards player.

Oh holy shit John C. Reilly is in that. Wow what a sleeper pick on my part. Wreck-it Ralph money, Holmes and Watson Money, and Sisters Brothers awards.

Wow I'm good.

#432

insertnamehere wrote: ↑Wed Apr 18, 2018 5:46 pm nah man

You Were Never Really Here. He's utterly fantastic in it. After he got snubbed (IMO) for The Master, Inherent Vice, and Her, I feel like he's due a win, and YWNRH is basically just a big showcase for him.

(also isn't The Sisters Brothers 2019?)

I also think Laura Dern has a shot at Best Actress for The Tale, so what do I know

Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far On Foot.

#433

insertnamehere wrote: ↑Wed Apr 18, 2018 5:46 pm nah man

You Were Never Really Here. He's utterly fantastic in it. After he got snubbed (IMO) for The Master, Inherent Vice, and Her, I feel like he's due a win, and YWNRH is basically just a big showcase for him.

(also isn't The Sisters Brothers 2019?)

I also think Laura Dern has a shot at Best Actress for The Tale, so what do I know

Sisters Brothers is expected, but not confirmed, to sneak in a NY/LA qualifying run at the end of the year, making it 2018 awards eligible.

#434

timmer wrote: ↑Wed Apr 18, 2018 5:55 pm
insertnamehere wrote: ↑Wed Apr 18, 2018 5:46 pm nah man

You Were Never Really Here. He's utterly fantastic in it. After he got snubbed (IMO) for The Master, Inherent Vice, and Her, I feel like he's due a win, and YWNRH is basically just a big showcase for him.

(also isn't The Sisters Brothers 2019?)

I also think Laura Dern has a shot at Best Actress for The Tale, so what do I know
Sisters Brothers is expected, but not confirmed, to sneak in a NY/LA qualifying run at the end of the year, making it 2018 awards eligible.

Aw shit.

#435

We're past the twelve. I'm taking Melissa McCarthy

[mention]Iron_Dwarf[/mention]
[mention]JaggedJimmyJay[/mention]

#436

awww sheeeeeeeeeeeet

#437

Golden wrote: ↑Thu Apr 19, 2018 5:50 am We're past the twelve. I'm taking Melissa McCarthy

@Iron_Dwarf
@JaggedJimmyJay

Bruh

#438

i mean she might win in comedy. maybe. possible. but I really don't like her.

I love her husband tho.

#439

Emilia Clarke

#440

[mention]Iron_Dwarf[/mention]
[mention]timmer[/mention] (Rico)

#441

Ricochet picks Benedict Cumberbatch.

[mention]Iron_Dwarf[/mention] still has a pick to catch up on.

[mention]insertnamehere[/mention] may leapfrog.

#442

Haha I just remembered they're doing like 5 Avatar movies.

#443

DharmaHelper wrote: ↑Thu Apr 19, 2018 10:16 am
Golden wrote: ↑Thu Apr 19, 2018 5:50 am We're past the twelve. I'm taking Melissa McCarthy

@Iron_Dwarf
@JaggedJimmyJay
Bruh

Yeah?

#444

Golden wrote: ↑Thu Apr 19, 2018 3:12 pm
DharmaHelper wrote: ↑Thu Apr 19, 2018 10:16 am
Golden wrote: ↑Thu Apr 19, 2018 5:50 am We're past the twelve. I'm taking Melissa McCarthy

@Iron_Dwarf
@JaggedJimmyJay
Bruh
Yeah?

I was gonna take either "Can You Ever Forgive Me" or Melissa McCarthy. Since I got the movie I passed on the actor. Though now people have Rami and Melissa and I've got their movies. Gonna be interesting to see how it plays out. Good pick though.

#445

MM has like 2-3 movies coming out so in addition to the CYEFM awards she'll likely win (because I only pick winners) She's good on box office money as well.

#446

It's an interesting dichotomy - diversify or double down.

#447

I have a stone cold killer in Cate Blanchet so I'm satisfied with the rest of my picks being utter poo poo

#448

Chloe Grace Moretz

#449

#450

insertnamehere wrote: ↑Thu Apr 19, 2018 6:50 pm Chloe Grace Moretz

Yeah, I was going to get her in a later round, but she's a good sleeper pick.