 The great John Carpenter / Kurt Russell film debate, Because Sostie hasn't done a vs in aaaaaaages. |
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 Apr 16 2011, 11:38 AM
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Invader.  Group: Senior Members Posts: 8,260 Joined: 27-November 04 From: The Burgh of Edin. Member No.: 2,823  |
I've had the idea for this poll knocking about since I last watched Big Trouble In Little China.
John Carpenter and Kurt Russell have done some great films together. And Escape From LA. But which one is the best? And why? Is the big silly spectacle of Big Trouble your favourite? Or the tight claustrophobic horror of The Thing? Or is it Elvis, because you're one of the 12 people in the world that's actually seen the bastard thing? |
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Apr 16 2011, 11:57 AM
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Bully for you Group: Senior Members Posts: 20,419 Joined: 25-February 05 From: behind a desk, sitting very still Member No.: 3,498 |
The Thing, for me. I enjoy aspects of all the others (that I have seen) but The Thing is the only one that strikes me as a coherent, consistent work. It's sheer, unceasing tension from beginning to end.
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Apr 16 2011, 12:32 PM
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Invader. Group: Senior Members Posts: 8,260 Joined: 27-November 04 From: The Burgh of Edin. Member No.: 2,823 |
I think Big Trouble In Little China is my favourite. It's just so much fun from start to finish, plus I really like the idea of following around this guy who thinks that he's the big hero but doesn't realise that he's actually the sidekick.
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Apr 16 2011, 02:32 PM
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I voted for The Thing for my favourite film. Although, Big Trouble in Little China probably gains more from Russell's contribution than the others but then again, he can only play the roles in ways that are right for the films.
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Apr 16 2011, 02:36 PM
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Feel the Rainbow Group: Senior Members Posts: 4,717 Joined: 4-February 05 From: Sitting between Civil Liberties and the Data Protection Act Member No.: 3,341 |
Escape from La didn't rank for me (not a bad film though). It was tough with the remaining 4 but I went with Big Trouble as it's more family friendly (Elvis had a ton of adult issues in it).
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Apr 16 2011, 09:53 PM
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Ade Flanders Group: Senior Moderators Posts: 14,206 Joined: 2-October 04 From: the moment I could first write, I KNEW that I wanted to be an internet forum moderator... Member No.: 2,296 |
The Thang, by a country mile. Although I still haven't seen Elvis, or Big Trouble for that matter.
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Apr 17 2011, 12:56 PM
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Life's a grave, dig it. Group: Senior Members Posts: 4,030 Joined: 6-November 04 From: A spoon cupboard somewhere. Member No.: 2,711 |
I went Big Trouble due to the Fun-Factor. It's just a work of bizarre comedic genius.
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Apr 17 2011, 06:57 PM
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"Mus" à gauche, "TANG" Group: Senior Moderators Posts: 15,567 Joined: 11-November 04 From: London Member No.: 2,740 |
A poll after my own heart, seeing as I rate Carpenter as on of the the greatest American directors ever - few have a run as good as his over two decades.
As much as I adore all the choices (yes I even have a soft spot for LA), and despite strong competition from the classic Big Trouble, The Thing gets my vote because frankly it is my (joint) favourite film of all time. |
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Apr 17 2011, 09:16 PM
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your typical selfish, back-stabbing slut faced ho-bag  Group: Senior Moderators Posts: 28,277 Joined: 2-October 04 From: Norf London Member No.: 2,309 |
After a show recently, my friend Ian was furious that a fan had bought the other half of his double act 'The Thing' on Blu-ray and him 'Escape from LA'.
Furious. |
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Apr 19 2011, 03:02 PM
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dim view of human nature Group: Senior Members Posts: 7,217 Joined: 10-April 05 From: The Big Smoke, UK Member No.: 3,798 |
The Thing is one of the best films ever made in my estimation, so needless to say it gets my vote too.
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Apr 19 2011, 03:41 PM
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Space Cowboy Group: Blokes in Charge Posts: 14,565 Joined: 1-October 04 From: Mercy Member No.: 2,262 |
QUOTE (Sostie @ Apr 17 2011, 07:57 PM)  As much as I adore all the choices (yes I even have a soft spot for LA), and despite strong competition from the classic Big Trouble, The Thing gets my vote because frankly it is my (joint) favourite film of all time. Mamma Mia? I've only seen one film on the list and the last time I did I wasn't that impressed with it so I'll refrain from voting! |
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Apr 19 2011, 04:15 PM
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I wonder who voted for Escape From New York.
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