Movies and TV SceneItAll Tournament: Round 1, Heat 149

**Rain Man** · 08:26 PM

The rules:

In Round 1, I'm going to put up three randomly selected scenes from the nomination thread.

You'll vote for your ONE favorite scene among the three. The key here is FAVORITE. We're not talking about the 'best' or 'most powerful' or 'most meaningful'. We're talking about the scene that you most enjoy watching, however you define that.

The winners will move on. I'll also take the 10 highest-scoring second-place scenes and they'll advance as wild cards.

Some of our nominations did not include clips. This will be noted. If you find a clip, please post it and let me know so I can update it if it moves on.

I think there are a few lines missing from the beginning of this scene. If you can find the first part, let me know and we'll put it in.

L.A. Chieffan · 05-09-2014, 08:25 PM

Oooh good ones

**Rain Man** · 05-09-2014, 08:25 PM

This is another tough heat. After a lot of thought, my votes are:

#1 - Fight Club. I enjoy a good speech. It has meaning.

#2 - The Princess Bride. That actor is annoying, but the scene is entertaining.

#3 - Inglorious Basterds. This is a great movie. Great, great movie. In the context of the movie, this scene is riveting. But the scene itself is slow and I hate the sound of people eating. It really annoys me. This is still better than a #3 scene, though.

Rasputin · 05-09-2014, 09:12 PM

Oh dang tough choice between Basterds and Princess Bride.

**wazu** · 05-09-2014, 09:16 PM

This is a ridiculous heat full of should-be contenders.

**hometeam** · 05-09-2014, 09:21 PM

wtf how is breakfast scene getting beat? This shit is incredible!

**digger** · 05-09-2014, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rain Man

This is another tough heat. After a lot of thought, my votes are:

#1 - Fight Club. I enjoy a good speech. It has meaning.

#2 - The Princess Bride. That actor is annoying, but the scene is entertaining.

#3 - Inglorious Basterds. This is a great movie. Great, great movie. In the context of the movie, this scene is riveting.

This.

ThaVirus · 05-09-2014, 11:00 PM

Fight Club. That speech is so true.

Aries Walker · 05-10-2014, 07:58 AM

I have never understood the appeal of Fight Club.

Meanwhile, Inglourious Basterds was just eh, but The Princess Bride runs away with it.

Mama Hip Rockets · 05-10-2014, 08:06 AM

Basterds.

**Baby Lee** · 05-10-2014, 08:42 AM

One thing I love about Waltz in the Basterds scene is his French is so impeccable and metered I don't need subtitles.

I took a lot, a LOT, of French in HS and college, but that was a long time ago. I can still catch a good bit, but hurried speech or regional accents throw me off my game.

**Rain Man** · 05-11-2014, 06:19 PM

This is an epic three-way battle. I expect future rounds to look more like this than some of the routs we've seen in Round 1. Anyone want to help break the tie?

**wazu** · 05-11-2014, 08:42 PM

Finally had to cast my vote on this one for Princess Bride. Shame the other two don't advance. The gasp she lets out at the end of the Inglorious scene is an incredible moment and almost got my vote. And Fight Club is just amazing from beginning to end. Crap. I already have doubts, but I'm sticking with Princess Bride. The Sicilian is brilliant.

**Rain Man** · 05-13-2014, 05:43 PM

The Princess Bride survives a cunning game of wits and moves on.

View Poll Results: Pick your favorite scene from the list.
Inglorious Basterds - Breakfast and interview - Post 92 (need video link)	10	23.26%
Princess Bride -- "the wine in front of you" - Posts 139 and 321 (needs video link)	17	39.53%
Fight Club--Tyler's "I look around" speech - Post 498	13	30.23%
None of the above. These scenes are breaking the first rule of the scene tournament.	3	6.98%
Voters: 43. You may not vote on this poll

05-09-2014, 08:21 PM
Rain Man NFL's #1 Ermines Fan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $3338491 VARSITY	SceneItAll Tournament: Round 1, Heat 149 The rules: In Round 1, I'm going to put up three randomly selected scenes from the nomination thread. You'll vote for your ONE favorite scene among the three. The key here is FAVORITE. We're not talking about the 'best' or 'most powerful' or 'most meaningful'. We're talking about the scene that you most enjoy watching, however you define that. The winners will move on. I'll also take the 10 highest-scoring second-place scenes and they'll advance as wild cards. Some of our nominations did not include clips. This will be noted. If you find a clip, please post it and let me know so I can update it if it moves on. I think there are a few lines missing from the beginning of this scene. If you can find the first part, let me know and we'll put it in. Last edited by Rain Man; 05-09-2014 at 08:26 PM..
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05-09-2014, 08:25 PM	#3
Rain Man NFL's #1 Ermines Fan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $3338491 VARSITY	This is another tough heat. After a lot of thought, my votes are: #1 - Fight Club. I enjoy a good speech. It has meaning. #2 - The Princess Bride. That actor is annoying, but the scene is entertaining. #3 - Inglorious Basterds. This is a great movie. Great, great movie. In the context of the movie, this scene is riveting. But the scene itself is slow and I hate the sound of people eating. It really annoys me. This is still better than a #3 scene, though. __________________ I'm putting random letters here as a celebration of free speech: xigrakgrah misorojeq rkemeseit.
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05-09-2014, 09:12 PM	#4
Rasputin Tip of the hat LIV Champs Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: ks Casino cash: $3495421	Oh dang tough choice between Basterds and Princess Bride.
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05-09-2014, 09:16 PM	#5
wazu ... Join Date: May 2002 Location: Kansas City, MO Casino cash: $2222295 VARSITY	This is a ridiculous heat full of should-be contenders.
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05-09-2014, 08:25 PM	#2
L.A. Chieffan PLAY GOOD FOOTBALL Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: American Gardens Building Casino cash: $4078654	Oooh good ones
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05-09-2014, 09:21 PM	#6
hometeam Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Casino cash: $4141956	wtf how is breakfast scene getting beat? This shit is incredible!
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05-09-2014, 11:00 PM	#8
ThaVirus Settle this once and forever Join Date: Sep 2007 Casino cash: $2102369	Fight Club. That speech is so true.
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05-10-2014, 07:58 AM	#9
Aries Walker Back again, again. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: York, PA Casino cash: $9583357	I have never understood the appeal of Fight Club. Meanwhile, Inglourious Basterds was just eh, but The Princess Bride runs away with it.
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05-10-2014, 08:06 AM	#10
Mama Hip Rockets You don't faze me, Gobble. Join Date: Dec 2005 Casino cash: $10005644	Basterds.
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05-10-2014, 08:42 AM	#11
Baby Lee Supporter Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $6838598	One thing I love about Waltz in the Basterds scene is his French is so impeccable and metered I don't need subtitles. I took a lot, a LOT, of French in HS and college, but that was a long time ago. I can still catch a good bit, but hurried speech or regional accents throw me off my game. __________________ We need the kind of courage that can withstand the subtle corruption of the cynics - E.W.
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05-11-2014, 06:19 PM	#12
Rain Man NFL's #1 Ermines Fan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $3338491 VARSITY	This is an epic three-way battle. I expect future rounds to look more like this than some of the routs we've seen in Round 1. Anyone want to help break the tie? __________________ I'm putting random letters here as a celebration of free speech: xigrakgrah misorojeq rkemeseit.
Posts: 141,346

05-11-2014, 08:42 PM	#13
wazu ... Join Date: May 2002 Location: Kansas City, MO Casino cash: $2222295 VARSITY	Finally had to cast my vote on this one for Princess Bride. Shame the other two don't advance. The gasp she lets out at the end of the Inglorious scene is an incredible moment and almost got my vote. And Fight Club is just amazing from beginning to end. Crap. I already have doubts, but I'm sticking with Princess Bride. The Sicilian is brilliant.
Posts: 27,748

05-13-2014, 05:43 PM	#14
Rain Man NFL's #1 Ermines Fan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $3338491 VARSITY	The Princess Bride survives a cunning game of wits and moves on. __________________ I'm putting random letters here as a celebration of free speech: xigrakgrah misorojeq rkemeseit.
Posts: 141,346