We are down to the final four. Vote in round seven here, and come back next week for the final round. The complete elimination bracket can be seen here. We had two statistical upsets last week, with Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982) overcoming Gattaca (1997) and 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) overcoming The Terminator (1984).
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Discussion: The Wolverine
Hugh Jackman owns the role, having played the Wolverine six times. His previous solo outing met with lackluster reviews. This time, the film adapts one of the most famous Logan story-arcs. Should we see it first-run or as a download– or just wait for X-Men: Days of Future Past?
Greatest Science Fiction Film Tournament Week 40: Round 6
Our rounds are now getting shorter. Vote in round six here, and come back next week for round 7. The complete elimination bracket can be seen here. We hit three statistical upsets last week, with 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) defeating Ghostbusters (1984), The Empire Strikes Back (1980) defeating Moon (2009) and Blade Runner (1982) defeating Serenity (2005).
Trailer Park Tuesday: July 23, 2013
And now, movie trailers, including a couple that are definitely not family-friendly.
Greatest Science Fiction Film Tournament Week 39: Round 5
We are now finished with multipart rounds. From this point on, each week constitutes and entire round. Round five is determined here. The complete elimination bracket can be seen here. Last week saw three statistical upsets, as The Day The Earth Stood Still (1951) bested Galaxy Quest (1999), Aliens (1986) beat The Incredibles (2004) and Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982) defeated Forbidden Planet (1956). We nearly had a fourth statistical upset too, as Moon (2009) edged out Dr. Strangelove (1964) by a single vote.
Weekend Review: Pacific Rim
Summer’s here, so we need a film that spends several hundred million recreating a childhood wish-fulfillment fantasy about a brave band of misfits who overcome personal differences, physics, and plot logic in order to save the world by fighting back the invaders and closing the portal between the alien world and ours. The filmmakers, recognizing the inherent silliness of the premise, cast strong actors but balance the dramatic elements with knowing humor. Look for videogames, action figures, and an amusing bonus during the final credits.
I preferred last summer’s Avengers, but this one’s pretty good.
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Greatest Science Fiction Film Tournament Week 38: Round 4 ends
Greatest Science Fiction Film Tournament Week 37: Round 4 begins
Round 4 begins here. The complete elimination bracket can be seen here. Last week saw two statistical upsets, as Dr. Strangelove (1964) beat out Return of the Jedi (1983) and Pitch Black (2000) beat out Primer (2004). We are getting down to the grind here: this round is only two weeks, and rounds 5 and up are a single week each.
Weekend Discussion: “This is the End”
This dark hipster comedy about the end of the world has been receiving strong reviews. Does the Bureau have anything to bring to the discussion? Or are we all waiting for download?
Greatest Science Fiction Film Tournament Week 36: Round 3 concludes
Round 3 ends here. The complete elimination bracket can be seen here. Last week had no statistical upsets, but that’s partly because there was a tie between When Worlds Collide (1951) and Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind (1984). The tie was broken by using the round one rankings, so although it was close to an upset, there wasn’t one. All other victories from week 35 came as a result of a minimum 6% spread in the voting.