The Ultimate Movie Fantasy Draft

[Ezee E]

I've done this in another forum years ago, and it was pretty fun, despite it not really leading to anything.

PROCEDURE:
You must draft a Director, Actor, Actress, Supporting Actor, Supporting Actress, Screenwriter, and Cinematographer for your movie. As the draft continues, people naturally will be taken. As they are taken, you cannot draft them to your movie.



Anyone interested in doing this for fun? You can make up your own plot or whatever afterwards. I'd like at least 6-8 people, but if there's more, the merrier!


PARTICIPANTS:
Ezee E
Kiusagi
Ivan Drago
TGM
MadMan
D_Davis
dukefrukem
Fezzik
Spinal
Lucky
Gizmo
Li Lili
dreamdead
Kurosawa Fan
Skitch
Watashi

DIRECTORS:
Wes Anderson
Paul Thomas Anderson
Darren Aronofsky
Joel and Ethan Coen
Alfonso Cuaron
David Fincher
Tsui Hark
Werner Herzog
Alfred Hitchcock
Rian Johnson
Wong Kar-Wai
David Lynch
Terrence Malick
Ridley Scott
Zack Snyder
Quentin Tarantino
Wachowski Brothers

ACTORS:
Christian Bale
Jake Busey
George Clooney
Daniel Day-Lewis
Robert Downey
Clint Eastwood
James Franco
Andrew Garfield
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Ryan Gosling
Jake Gylenhaal
John Hamm
Clint Howard
Ian Mackellan
Ewan McGregor
Cillian Murphy
Masatoshi Nagase
Gary Oldman
Guy Pearce
Barry Pepper
Joaquin Phoenix
Paul Schneider
Owen Wilson

ACTRESSES:
Asia Argento
Kate Beckinsale
Monica Bellucci
Cate Blanchett
Juliette Binoche
Alison Brie
Marion Cotillard
Penelope Cruz
Isabelle Huppert
Scarlett Johannson
Jaime King
Laura Linney
Mandy Moore
Michelle Monaghan
Elizabeth Olsen
Natalie Portman
Gene Tierney
Liv Ullmann
Vera Farmiga
Zoe Saldana
Marisa Tomei
Michelle Williams
Kate Winslet
Mary Elizabeth Winstead
Shailene Woodley

SCREENWRITER:
Brad Bird
The Dardenne Brothers
David Cronenberg
Guillermo Del Toro
Todd Field
Sergio Leone
John Logan
Michael Mann
Christopher Nolan
Mamoru Oshii
Andrew Stanton
Billy Wilder

CINEMATOGRAPHER:
Roger Deakins
Tonino Delli Colli
Christopher Doyle
Robert Elswit
Janusz Kaminski
Darius Khondj
Matthew Libatiquei
Emmanuel Lubeziki
Liao Pen-jung
Wally Pfister
Bill Pope
Morton Soborg
Dariusz Wolski
Robert D. Yeoman

COMPOSER:
Barry Adamson
Angelo Badalamenti
Explosions in the Sky
Michael Giacchino
Philip Glass
Jonny Greenwood
Ennio Morricone
Mark Mothersbaugh
Kenji Kawai
Trent Reznor
Hans Zimmer

ROUND 1:
Fezzik - Ian Mackellan
Kiusagi - David Fincher
Li Lili - Wong Kar-Wai
Ivan Drago - Darren Aronofsky
Gizmo - Ridley Scott
D_Davis - Tsui Hark
dreamdead - Terrence Malick
Watashi - Brad Bird
Spinal - David Lynch
Ezee E - Alfred Hitchcock
TGM - Ryan Gosling
dukefrukem - Christopher Nolan
Skitch - Quentin Tarantino
Lucky - Billy Wilder
MadMan - Wes Anderson
Kurosawa Fan - The Coen Brothers

ROUND 2:
Kurosawa Fan - Daniel Day-Lewis
MadMan - George Clooney
Lucky - Jon Hamm
Skitch - Joseph Gordon-Levitt
dukefrukem - James Franco
TGM - Ewan McGregor
Ezee E - Sergio Leone
Spinal - Liv Ullmann
Watashi - Wachowski Brothers
dreamdead - The Dardenne Brothers
D_davis - Kenji Kawai
Gizmo - Darius Khondji
Ivan Drago - Andrew Garfield
Li Lili - Monica Bellucci
Kiusagi - Christian Bale
Fezzik - Alfonso Cuaron

ROUND 3:
Fezzik - Christopher Doyle
Kiusagi - Marion Cotillard
Li Lili - Gene Tierney
Ivan Drago - Natalie Portman
Gizmo - Scarlett Johannson
D_Davis - Mamoru Oshii
dreamdead - Juliette Binoche
Watashi - Gary Oldman
Spinal - Werner Herzog
Ezee E - Clint Eastwood
TGM - John Logan
dukefrukem - Hans Zimmer
Skitch - Guy Pearce
Lucky - Penelope Cruz
MadMan - Mary Elizabeth Winstead
Kurosawa Fan - Roger Deakins

ROUND 4:
Kurosawa Fan - Kate Winslet
MadMan - Owen Wilson
Lucky - Jake Gylenhaal
Skitch - Vera Farmiga
dukefrukem - Wally Pfister
TGM - Bill Pope
Ezee E - Ennio Morricone
Spinal - Udo Kier
dreamdead - Michelle Williams
D_davis - Morten Soborg
Gizmo - Guillermo Del Toro
Ivan Drago - David Cronenberg
Li Lili - Joaquin Phoenix
Kiusagi - Michael Mann
Fezzik - Andrew Stanton
Watashi - Rebecca Hall

ROUND 5:
Fezzik - Robert Downey
Kiusagi - Barry Pepper
Li Lili - Masatoshi Nagase
Ivan Drago - Angelo Badalamenti
Gizmo - Trent Reznor
D_Davis - Clint Howard
dreamdead - Philip Glass
watashi - Alison Brie
Spinal - Paul Thomas Anderson
Ezee E - Zoe Saldana
TGM - Zack Snyder
dukefrukem - Jeremy Renner
Skitch - Jaime King
Lucky - Marisa Tomei
MadMan - Mark Mothersbaugh
Kurosawa Fan - Todd Field

ROUND 6:
Kurosawa Fan - Isabelle Huppert
MadMan - Robert D. Yeoman
Lucky - Robert Elswit
Skitch - Janusz Kaminski
dukefrukem - Cate Blanchett
TGM - Kate Beckinsale
Ezee E - Cillian Murphy
Spinal - Jonny Greenwood
Watashi - Explosions in the Sky
dreamdead - Paul Schneider
D_davis - Chang Pei Pei
Gizmo - Shailene Woodley
Ivan Drago - Matthew Libatique
Li Lili - Liao Pen-jung
Kiusagi - Dariusz Wolski
Fezzik - Michael Giacchino

ROUND 7:
Fezzik - Laura Linney
Kiusagi - Jennifer Connelly
Li Lili - Barry Adamson
Ivan Drago - Benedict Cumberbatch
Gizmo - Chris Hemsworth
D_Davis - Jake Busey
dreamdead - Chiwetel Ejiofor
Watashi - Emmanuel Lubezki
Spinal - Asia Argento
Ezee E - Elizabeth Olsen
TGM - Danny Elfman
dukefrukem - Neil Blomkamp
Skitch - Geoff Barrow
Lucky - Ryan Adams
MadMan - Jason Schwartzman
Kurosawa Fan - T-Bone Burnett

ROUND 8:
Kurosawa Fan - John Hawkes
MadMan - Anjelica Houston
Lucky - Mike Nichols
Skitch - Rian Johnson
dukefrukem - Michelle Monaghan
TGM - Mandy Moore
Ezee E - Tonino Delli Colli
Spinal - Benoit Debie
Watashi - David Strathairn
dreamdead - Agnes Godard
D_davis
Gizmo - Emile Hirsch
Ivan Drago
Li Lili
Kiusagi
Fezzik

[Kiusagi]

Sounds fun. I'll take part.

[Ivan Drago]

I'm in.

[TGM]

Sure, I'm in.

[MadMan]

Why the hell not? I'm a sucker for drafts.

[D_Davis]

I'm in.

[Dukefrukem]

I'm in. I've seen these draft things on BD.

[Raiders]

How do you compete once the "team" is selected?

[Fezzik]

I'm in. This sounds fun.

[Ezee E]

How do you compete once the "team" is selected?
This may be something that will evolve. Right now, there's not really a competition.

[D_Davis]

How do you compete once the "team" is selected?

I say we tattoo the names of the people on our bodies, and then wrestle naked.

[Spinal]

This makes absolutely no sense.

I love it. Count me in.

[Boner M]

This makes absolutely no sense.

I love it. Count me in.
Ditto.

[Lucky]

This makes absolutely no sense.

I love it. Count me in.

Hah! I'll play, too.

[Spinal]

Assuming you were talking about current artists, there might actually be a way to quantify this. Some initial thoughts ...

Box office numbers
IMDb STARmeter
Facebook likes
Google hits
Awards won
Films released

This is probably absurd, but maybe someone will be clever enough to figure this out.

[Ezee E]

Transmogrifier?

[Barty]

I'm in!

[Li Lili]

ok, why not

[dreamdead]

Sounds like meaningless fun. I'm down with this.

Must the various people we draft be living?

[Skitch]

I'm game!

[Ezee E]

Must the various people we draft be living?

Until we figure out how to work this game, I don't see why they shouldn't!

LOTTERY to begin shortly!

[Ezee E]

Here goes the lottery:

Random.org selects:

ROUND 1:
Fezzik
Kiusagi
Li Lili
Ivan Drago
Barty
D_Davis
dreamdead
Boner M
Spinal
Ezee E
TGM
dukefrukem
Skitch
Lucky
MadMan

We'll do three hour intervals to make a pick. Otherwise, the next person is able to skip over the previous pick if they have not yet chosen.

PLEASE, post a pic of your selection for fun!

And go!

[Ezee E]

Also, feel free to PM me picks/pics, etc.

[MadMan]

Damn, I draft last. So does the draft start tonight? And is there a list of potential draft picks?

[Fezzik]

Let's get this started...


With the first pick in the Match-Cut Ultimate Movie Fantasy Draft, Fezzik selects...


http://home.comcast.net/~kuelthador/sirian.jpg

Sir Ian McKellen!

[Ezee E]

Whoever you desire madman. Whoever you desire. Times are at the top

[MadMan]

Whoever you desire madman. Whoever you desire. Times are at the topOkay, I'll try and think of someone. I'll probably go with an actor first. Or maybe a director. Hmm. This reminds me of fantasy football. I imagine that

DIRECTORS=QBs

ACTORS=RBs

ACTRESSES=WRs

SCREENWRITERS=TEs

CINEMATOGRAPHER=Kickers

[Kiusagi]

I'd feel wrong if I took anyone else first, so...

With the second pick in the Match-Cut Ultimate Movie Fantasy Draft, Kiusagi selects...

http://www.filmreference.com/images/sjff_02_img0663.jpg
David Fincher

[Spinal]

And is there a list of potential draft picks?

It's called IMDb.

[Spinal]

We'll do three hour intervals to make a pick.

Can we perhaps make this a little longer?

[MadMan]

It's called IMDb.Well duh, but I was wondering if there was a set list or if you could choose just about anyone.

[Lucky]

I've already got a plot a brewin'. Can we choose another supporting actress instead of a supporting actor?

[Spinal]

Another way that this could work ....

We draft the 'team', and then each participant must use those participants to make a movie pitch. Pitch contains a title, brief plot synopsis, whatever. Then the different 'teams' (or films) face each other tournament style in different threads with polls. Match Cut decides which of these proposed films they would most want to see.

[Lucky]

I like that idea. Adding some kind of numerical scoring system to this is going to bomb hard.

[Spinal]

We have 15 teams now. If we use that idea, we should try to add one more to get to a tournament-friendly number.

[MadMan]

MY MOVIE WILL BE THE ABSOLUTE WORST :pritch:

[Spinal]

Here's a question ...

So if someone drafts an actor, they are also 'off the board' as a supporting actor or director or whatever?

[Barty]

Here's a question ...

So if someone drafts an actor, they are also 'off the board' as a supporting actor or director or whatever?

I think in the case of an actor it should be they are off the board for any acting, BUT if they are a writer too they can be drafted separately for that.

So Alexander Payne can be drafted as a director and then a writer by someone else.

[Spinal]

So even if Ivan Drago took Tommy Wiseau, the director, I could still have Tommy Wiseau, the actor?

[Ivan Drago]

So even if Ivan Drago took Tommy Wiseau, the director, I could still have Tommy Wiseau, the actor?

Don't give me any ideas.

[Ezee E]

A person can only be drafted once.

Sort of like how a 1B/OF can only be drafted once.

I like the idea of a movie poll...

Now, if a 16th team wants to participate sure.

What do you suggest for hourly frames?

[Skitch]

Damn you Kiusagi! :)

[Ivan Drago]

Could I still make my pick? I doubted I would wake up at 5:30 am my time to make it anyway and Lili hasn't made his/hers yet.

[Kurosawa Fan]

I'll be the 16th team if you guys need another.

[Ezee E]

Of course you can still make your pick. If your time passes, someone can just pick over you. Will keep things moving.

And you're on K-Fan. I'll update times.

[Ezee E]

Li Lili, Drago, and Barty can draft at anytime right now. No need to wait on each other. At 10:30, Davis can draft at anytime.

Make sense?

[Ivan Drago]

With the 3rd pick in the Match-Cut Ultimate Movie Fantasy Draft, Ivan Drago selects. . .

http://i2.listal.com/image/836188/600full-darren-aronofsky.jpg

Darren Aronofsky!

[D_Davis]

For director, I pick Tsui Hark

http://www.cultural-china.com/chinaWH/upload/allImg/2009-01/12/reel_talktsui_hark_%E5%8D%8E%E 4%BA%BA%E7%94%B5%E5%BD%B1%E5%B F%97%E5%BE%90%E5%85%8B%E7%9A%8 4%E6%AD%A6%E4%BE%A0%E4%B8%96%E 7%95%8C20090112105108.jpg0.jpg

[Dukefrukem]

My draft position sucks. :(

[Spinal]

I will be in rehearsal at my scheduled time. I will be able to pick at around 11pm MST.

[Skitch]

My draft position sucks. :(

Same here. :C

As long as I can get a good director, I can pull something off

[Ezee E]

Fairly sure there's 16 good directors.

[dreamdead]

With his first pick in the Match-Cut Ultimate Movie Fantasy Draft, dreamdead selects. . .

http://collider.com/wp-content/uploads/terrence-malick-image.jpg

Terrence Malick!

[Skitch]

Fairly sure there's 16 good directors.

Yes, but matching the right director with the right project is important.

[Fezzik]

I wish I'd known about the "rules" before I made my first pick. I have NO idea what to do for a movie pitch. Maybe something will come to me as I assemble my staff.

[Li Lili]

Ok, well, I'm not too sure about the date and time and time zone, hopefully, I'm not too late or I won't be too late for the rest...
I'm not sure about what the game and rules are, but I think that's what makes fun.

Plus, I hesitate between two directors....

Bah...

http://wkwai.free.fr/wong-kar-wai_fichiers/1.jpg


Wong Kar Wai

[Ezee E]

To even up the rounds, should I add a writer category?

[Spinal]

To even up the rounds, should I add a writer category?

I thought there was one already. Unless you mean something different than I think.

[dreamdead]

To even up the rounds, should I add a writer category?

Do you mean composer?

[Spinal]

Do you mean composer?

That would be fun.

[Ezee E]

Composer sounds good to me. We'll do that.

[Skitch]

I was gonna suggest composer! Awesome!

[Lucky]

Bah, sure you don't wanna switch to your other choice, Lili? ;)

[Spinal]

I select ....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v696/joel_harmon/david_lynch_getty300.jpg

David Lynch

Director/Screenwriter/Cinematographer/Actor/Composer ... not sure where I'll use him yet.

[Ezee E]

Gonna surprise a few and go with:

http://images.wikia.com/horrormovies/images/8/84/Alfred-hitchcock.jpg

Alfred Hitchcock.

Could only imagine what he'd do with CGI technology these days.

[TGM]

Since I'm torn between which director I wanna pick, I'll instead choose an actor for my first round choice:

http://www2.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Ryan+Gosling+New+York+Premiere +Blue+Valentine+6GKbhG2aTNRl.j pg

Ryan Gosling

[Dukefrukem]

Looks like I'm going with my action sceenplay.

http://www.superherostuff.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/christopher-nolan-superman-movie.jpg

Chris Nolan

[Skitch]

I guess I'll have to go with QT :)

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e125/skitchthemovieman/quentin-tarantino.jpg

[Lucky]

I'll take Billy Wilder. On my phone, will insert pic at a future time.

http://movi.ca/im/dio/billy2Bwilder.jpg

[Spinal]

Should we pause at the end of round 1 to see if those we have skipped still want to be involved? If we needed replacements, then would be the time to do it.

[Ezee E]

Agreed. Was sort of the plan. Way to read my mind.

[Ezee E]

I wanted him as my writer. Curses.

[Dukefrukem]

nevermind

[Spinal]

Do we need to specify the roles our picks are playing at this time? I'd kind of like to leave it open until I see who else I can snag.

[Dukefrukem]

Do we need to specify the roles our picks are playing at this time? I'd kind of like to leave it open until I see who else I can snag.

I'd say keep it a secret. It's going to be way more fun to see the projects complete at the end. Then MC can vote on the best draft based on the description of the project and casting?? That'd be neat. This is gonna be so fun.

[Skitch]

Is it going to be a single vote or a matchup faceoff till only one is left?

[dreamdead]

Must the various people we draft be living?


Until we figure out how to work this game, I don't see why they shouldn't!


Did I read your answer the wrong way, or were we confirming that we were only using living people? I ask because Hitch and Wilder are totally off the board, and I's just confused.

[Lucky]

I wanted him as my writer. Curses.

That's what he'll be for me. My director was taken. I needed time to come up with a substitute or a new idea.

[Dukefrukem]

Did I read your answer the wrong way, or were we confirming that we were only using living people? I ask because Hitch and Wilder are totally off the board, and I's just confused.

Ezee took Alfred Hitchcock, so I think it's safe to assume you can pick dead people. I object to this though. Makes it more fun with limited options and using deceased people it's much less likely you'll steal a pick from someone (which is part of the fun).

[Lucky]

Yeah, I followed E's lead. Wilder wasn't part of my original plan.

[Skitch]

Wait a minute...we can or can't draft for multiple roles? I wanted QT to be my writer and director.

[MadMan]

Alright is it my turn? I think it is, as I'm drafting after Lucky. So I am going to go with:

http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/pictures/2009/10/23/1256311299091/Wes-Anderson-pop-crop-001.jpg

Wes Anderson

[Spinal]

Wait a minute...we can or can't draft for multiple roles? I wanted QT to be my writer and director.

I'm pretty sure you need a separate writer and director.

[Dukefrukem]

Wait a minute...we can or can't draft for multiple roles? I wanted QT to be my writer and director.

I'd assume cannot. Pretend this is fantasy baseball and you cannot have your 2B play 3B in the same game.

I'd like to propose that we make the supporting roles interchangeable. So if we want to cast 3 male actors and 1 female actress we can. And visa versa.

[Spinal]

I'd like to propose that we make the supporting roles interchangeable. So if we want to cast 3 male actors and 1 female actress we can. And visa versa.

I'd object. I think that's part of the challenge.

[Spinal]

Also, I love that we're creating a game in the midst of playing it. :lol:

[Dukefrukem]

I'd object. I think that's part of the challenge.

Alrighty then.

[Dukefrukem]

Also, I love that we're creating a game in the midst of playing it. :lol:

I've already started planning out my drafts for Movies 2 and 3. Once we get a rhythm down we can have a lot of fun.

I'd like to clear up the dead/alive drafts soon though. Pretend we are making this movie tomorrow!

[Spinal]

Alrighty then.

It's E's thread though. Don't listen to me.

[Spinal]

I'd like to clear up the dead/alive drafts soon though. Pretend we are making this movie tomorrow!

I agree with you here.

[Ivan Drago]

I'm going with the story I wrote for my bachelor's thesis feature screenplay. Provided nobody else takes my actors again (TGM), everything should go smoothly.

[Kurosawa Fan]

Is this a snake draft? Do I have two picks? Either way, with my first pick, I'm selecting...

http://www.moviefancentral.com/images/pictures/review78751/coen-brothers.jpg?1325108034

The Coen Bros.

[MadMan]

I almost went with The Coen Brothers, but I decided that Anderson was my first choice. Now when does the second round start?

Also the MST bit threw me off a little as I'm in CST.

[TGM]

Hmm, Kurosawa Fan appears to be left off of all but the first round. Anyways, he's last pick this round, but I don't think he gets to make his first pick for round two till everyone who got skipped in round 1 makes a pick, correct?

[Spinal]

Yes, I think we're pausing briefly to see if Barty and Boner get on board.

[MadMan]

Okay, just let me know when the next round starts. I already have someone in mind.

[Ezee E]

I'll give them till 9pm until we start round 2 without them. It is a snake draft so k-fan will be up

[Ezee E]

They can still draft, it'll just be like the Vikings...

[Fezzik]

Are the "rosters" going to be posted anywhere after each round to remind us who has been taken already?

EDIT: Never mind. Saw the first post was updated. Thanks!

[MadMan]

I draft in the second round first, don't I? I do know that KF has the last pick in the first round.

[TGM]

I draft in the second round first, don't I? I do know that KF has the last pick in the first round.

Nah, KF is first. His name just wasn't added to any of the rounds after Round One in the first post yet.

[dreamdead]

E,

So we're going ahead with directors/writers/actors and anyone else, regardless of if they're living or not? I like the idea of containing this to living contributors of film only, but I want to know your position so that we can stay consistent...

[MadMan]

Nah, KF is first. His name just wasn't added to any of the rounds after Round One in the first post yet.Okay so I then draft second in the next round? That's fine with me.

[Dukefrukem]

E,

So we're going ahead with directors/writers/actors and anyone else, regardless of if they're living or not? I like the idea of containing this to living contributors of film only, but I want to know your position so that we can stay consistent...

Seconded. But a bunch of people already drafted dead people. Unless they are OK with changing at this point in the draft, we could just make this a rule for our second draft. But that's up to them.

[Ezee E]

Dead people can go this time around.

[MadMan]

I'm going to try and only draft living people just for the challenge.

[Skitch]

Me too. Though the idea of a new Kubrick was tempting...

[MadMan]

I was tempted to draft Cary Grant, too, simply because Grant in a Wes Anderson movie would be pretty awesome.

[Skitch]

Ooooooh. :)

[MadMan]

A new Kubrick would be pretty cool. Its a shame that the guy got tired of the movie business for a while and only made one more movie before he died (well technically one and a half since he was working on A.I. with Spielberg before he passed away).

[Ezee E]

Round 2 is now open.

Boner M/Barty, feel free to post Round 1 picks whenever...

Actor/Actress/Supporting Actor/Supporting Actress this go-round peeps. No interchanging.

[MadMan]

Okay so I go after KF Fan this round, and then the next round I go before him because he drafts last next round but in the second round he drafts first. Right? Just want to get a firm lasting grip on this so I don't jump the gun.

[Ezee E]

Okay so I go after KF Fan this round, and then the next round I go before him because he drafts last next round but in the second round he drafts first. Right? Just want to get a firm lasting grip on this so I don't jump the gun.
You've done fantasy drafts before MadMan, c'mon...

[Kurosawa Fan]

I'm jumping in and taking DDL.

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l1n2r45maF1qaq9hoo1_500 .jpg

[MadMan]

You've done fantasy drafts before MadMan, c'mon...Yeah but in those drafts the order is completely clear. You should probably re-edit the front page.

[MadMan]

With that in mind, since KF picked I'm going with:

http://www.topnews.in/light/files/George-Clooney_10.jpg

George Clooney

[Spinal]

Actor/Actress/Supporting Actor/Supporting Actress this go-round peeps. No interchanging.

Wait ... what?

[Barty]

Sorry to be a bummer, but I think I'll just drop out. I probably won't have a convenient t time to draft and be on top of this.

[Skitch]

Lucky, if you pick my guy...

[Fezzik]

Wait ... what?

That was my reaction as well. We're only allowed to pick actors and actresses this round?

Also, are we or are we not allowed to pick dead people? I've still got some confusion about that.

*whispers* I pick dead people.

[Lucky]

Well Skitch, I am gonna pick an actor here...doubt it's your guy though. My goal is to shoot this guy to the A list.

Jon Hamm

http://img2.timeinc.net/people/i/2010/database/101018/jon-hamm-300.jpg

[Lucky]

Wait ... what?

The way I interpreted E's post is that this draft we have to have one supporting actor and one supporting actress. We can't interchange to make it two supp actors or two supp actresses. Order you choose your team is still entirely up to you.

[Dukefrukem]

Also, are we or are we not allowed to pick dead people? I've still got some confusion about that.


Yes you can, but most of us are avoiding them.

[Skitch]

Nice pick Lucky! Love that guy!

I'm picking Joseph Gordon-Leavitt.

http://pbr38.photobucket.com/albums/e125/skitchthemovieman/JGL.jpg

[TGM]

Oh good! I was considering JGL, but now that he's off the table, that narrows it down a little for me.

[Dukefrukem]

Fuck he was in my movie.

[Dukefrukem]

My second pick

James Franco

http://ia.media-imdb.com/images/M/MV5BMTIyOTc0MjE5NV5BMl5BanBnXk FtZTcwNjgyODQwMg@@._V1._SY314_ CR6,0,214,314_.jpg

[TGM]

For my second draft pick, I choose:

http://images.askmen.com/photos/ewan-mcgregor/19473.jpg

Ewan McGregor

[Dukefrukem]

20 more picks before I go again... I'm surely gonna miss out on some people.

[D_Davis]

I'm a little confused. We have to pick the positions in order, or can I choose any role-to-fill right now?

For instance, if I wanted to could I pick composer when my turn comes up again?

[Dukefrukem]

I'm a little confused. We have to pick the positions in order, or can I choose any role-to-fill right now?

For instance, if I wanted to could I pick composer when my turn comes up again?

There is no order in which you need to build your movie.

[D_Davis]

There is no order in which you need to build your movie.

Cool.

[Ezee E]

Thank you duke and lucky. Sorry for the confusion

[Ezee E]

Hitchcock is going to direct a script written by... Sergio Leone.

http://filminbusan.files.wordpress.co m/2009/02/sergioleone.jpg?w=450

[Ivan Drago]

Fuck he was in my movie.

. . .mine too.

[MadMan]

I sort of already have the rest of my planned cast mapped out. Its who I will select for composer and cinematographer that will be a bit trickier. Also since I'm not going with dead people I guess Conrad Hall is out of the picture, sadly.

[Skitch]

I have mine planned out pretty well too. Hoping my picks are under the radar enough to squeak through. QT and JGL were my biggest concerns.

I was thinking today too...should we have one random flex position for cherry topping? One spot for whatever one wants...cameo, effects house (like WETA), or something like that? Maybe that's dumb, I don't know.

[Ezee E]

I was thinking today too...should we have one random flex position for cherry topping? One spot for whatever one wants...cameo, effects house (like WETA), or something like that? Maybe that's dumb, I don't know.

Nah. I added an eighth round to even picks out.

[MadMan]

Well the director you pick sort of limits you a bit in who else you decide to go with in later rounds.

[dreamdead]

I had a plan to have

Bela Tarr direct a black and white film, written by Werner Herzog, where Liam Neeson punched all of the animal kingdom in the face while Herzog voiceovers played over top the action. Sarah vetoed that plan, contending it's one note.

My actual choices won't be as insane.

[MadMan]

I would watch that movie, dreamdead :lol:

[Ezee E]

If someone wants Barty's spot, feel free.

GUessing Boner is out too.

[Spinal]

Liv Ullmann, please.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v696/joel_harmon/livullmanfashspot.jpg

[D_Davis]

For composer, I choose:

http://media.animevice.com/uploads/0/3695/166001-kenji_kawai_large.jpg

Kenji Kawai

[Ivan Drago]

I think dreamdead got skipped, otherwise it's my pick. . .

[dreamdead]

With my second pick, I select writers...

http://www.reverseshot.com/files/images/issue24/dardennes1.jpg

The Dardenne Brothers

[Ivan Drago]

With the 25th pick in the 2012 Match-Cut Ultimate Movie Fantasy Draft, Ivan Drago selects. . .the back-up actor to my back-up actor. . .

http://topnews.in/light/files/Garfield-celebrated11.jpg

Andrew Garfield!

[Spinal]

Choose one! Luc or Jean-Pierre? Jean-Pierre or Luc? Which will it be?

:)

[Lucky]

How about...an option for having a musical artist supply heavily to a soundtrack in lieu of a composer? Something like Aimee Mann did for Magnolia?

[Spinal]

After careful consideration, I think I'm going to stick with the living as well. I was tempted by Kubrick and Sven Nykvist, but alas, I'm going to stick to my guns.

[Spinal]

How about...an option for having a musical artist supply heavily to a soundtrack in lieu of a composer? Something like Aimee Mann did for Magnolia?

Makes sense to me.

[Spinal]

I cannot wait to hear how Daniel Day-Lewis gets used in a Coen Brothers movie.

[D_Davis]

I think dreamdead got skipped, otherwise it's my pick. . .

My bad - I thought he picked in his spoiler text.

[Gizmo]

Heck, I'll play. No promises it'll be good. In fact, I guarantee the opposite. We have to do 2 males and 2 females?

[Spinal]

PROCEDURE:
You must draft a Director, Actor, Actress, Supporting Actor, Supporting Actress, Screenwriter, and Cinematographer for your movie.

And a composer. That was added later.

[Spinal]

Heck, I'll play. No promises it'll be good. In fact, I guarantee the opposite. We have to do 2 males and 2 females?

Take Barty's place. Which would mean taking two people right now.

E, hope it's all right with you if I edit Gizmo into the first post to keep things clear.

[Gizmo]

Take Barty's place. Which would mean taking two people right now.

E, hope it's all right with you if I edit Gizmo into the first post to keep things clear.

I was going to wait for E's approval if it comes soon. Also, is it that far down the 2nd round already?

[Skitch]

Nah. I added an eighth round to even picks out.
That's cool, it was just a thought. Plus, its hard to think about Tarantino films without a cool actor in a tiny role. :lol:

[Skitch]

How about...an option for having a musical artist supply heavily to a soundtrack in lieu of a composer? Something like Aimee Mann did for Magnolia?

I was gonna suggest this as well (to my knowledge my hopeful for that slot has never worked in film), but decided to just go for it and defend it if objected. :)

[Ezee E]

No problem with Gizmo joining. He could also make his first/second selections if he wants.

[Gizmo]

Late first round pick:

http://www.ridleyscott.net/ridley_scott_6.jpg

Ridley Scott

[Gizmo]

2nd pick

http://www.theasc.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/17_Darius-Khondji.lyrs_.jpg

Darius Khondji for Cinematography

[Dukefrukem]

Great picks Gizmo.

[Skitch]

Indeed.

[Kiusagi]

Starring as the lead in David Fincher's next masterpiece:

http://www.weeatfilms.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/american-psycho-christian-bale.jpg
Christian Bale

[Ezee E]

Am waiting for Fincher to cast Bale in general. They seem like a good pair.

[Boner M]

Sorry guys, I, err, kinda forgot about this. Have me stricken from the draft if it's easier now.

[Dukefrukem]

Li Lili and Fez are killin me.

[Fezzik]

Li Lili and Fez are killin me.

When I went to bed, there were 2 people ahead of me who hadn't picked. I couldnt stay up and wait ;)

So..Do I go ahead and pick now or wait for Li Lili?

[TGM]

You can make your round 2 choice now, but wait for Li Lili before making your round 3 choice.

[Fezzik]

Very well...with my next pick in the Ultimate Fantasy Movie draft, i select...


http://home.comcast.net/~kuelthador/alfonso.jpg

Director Alfonso Cuaron!

[Ezee E]

Updated times for Round 3. Hope Li Lili can pick in time, otherwise, others can start, and she'll catch up:

ROUND 3:
Fezzik - 2/29 @ 12 PM
Kiusagi - 2/29 @ 2 PM
Li Lili - 2/29 @ 4 PM
Ivan Drago - 2/29 @ 6 PM
Gizmo - 2/29 @ 8 PM
D_Davis - 2/29 @ 10 PM
dreamdead - 2/29 @ 12AM
Spinal - 3/1 @ 8 AM
Ezee E - 3/1 @ 10 AM
TGM - 3/1 @ 12 PM
dukefrukem - 3/1 @ 2PM
Skitch - 3/1 @ 4 PM
Lucky - 3/1 @ 6 PM
MadMan - 3/1 @ 8 PM
Kurosawa Fan - 3/1 @ 10 PM

[Fezzik]

Updated times for Round 3. Hope Li Lili can pick in time, otherwise, others can start, and she'll catch up:

ROUND 3:
Fezzik - 2/29 @ 12 PM
Kiusagi - 2/29 @ 2 PM
Li Lili - 2/29 @ 4 PM
Ivan Drago - 2/29 @ 6 PM
Gizmo - 2/29 @ 8 PM
D_Davis - 2/29 @ 10 PM
dreamdead - 2/29 @ 12AM
Spinal - 3/1 @ 8 AM
Ezee E - 3/1 @ 10 AM
TGM - 3/1 @ 12 PM
dukefrukem - 3/1 @ 2PM
Skitch - 3/1 @ 4 PM
Lucky - 3/1 @ 6 PM
MadMan - 3/1 @ 8 PM
Kurosawa Fan - 3/1 @ 10 PM

Are these still Mountain time?

[Ezee E]

Are these still Mountain time?
Yes.

[MadMan]

I believe CST is an hour behind MST.

[Ezee E]

I believe CST is an hour behind MST.
Pacific. Mountain. Central. Eastern.

[Dukefrukem]

What time zone is Hawaii in?

[Li Lili]

yes, I've to convert that MST time, and well, I'm GMT+1.... still I'm not not line very often too...

Sorry for being late for round 2! :)

my pick for the actress, Monica Bellucci :

http://data.whicdn.com/images/20435468/tumblr_le3qm7vP8G1qa06p2o1_500 _large.jpg

[Ezee E]

Bellucci in a Wong Kar-Wai movie would be a sight to behold.

[MadMan]

I'm actually surprised that Bellucci in a WKW film and Bale in a Fincher movie hasn't actually happened yet in real life.

[Ezee E]

Wow. Didn't realize WKW hasn't had a movie since 2008. Dang.

[Li Lili]

yeah..... that's rather sad!!!!!!!!

[MadMan]

From what I heard on the Corrie, WKW is supposed to be coming out with a new movie this year. Or it might be next year.

[Ezee E]

This year at film festivals (probably Cannes). Not sure when the wide release will be though.

[Lucky]

Bellucci is a fine choice for a WKW film. Especially with that picture.

[dreamdead]

Boo-urns. I had plans to grab Belluci in a later round for my Malick film. Interesting that she's the second actress off of the board, but I approve of her in a WKW film.

Good get.

[Li Lili]

well, I'm getting an idea of something...not sure of the result!

btw, I like this game! :)
At that 4pm thing, surely it's gonna be when I'm not online for awhile...
I've got my third choice.

[Li Lili]

lucky I picked her up before then !
personaly, it's not an actress that I'm particularly found of, but I thought she'd would be good in a WKW film.
Won't be the same kind of idea for the other picks I've got in mind though....

[Ezee E]

Feel free to pm me picks if you want

[Dukefrukem]

Feel free to pm me picks if you want

That's a good idea too; If people know they're not going to be one for a while.

[Ezee E]

As requested by Li Lili:

Gene Tierney

http://www.wildside.fr/get/medias/oeuvres/hd_1600x1280_pk-116232-0261258001284388958..jpg,the-shanghai-gesture-affiche.jpg

[MadMan]

If you were going to go with dead people, then bravo: great choice.

After I make all of my choices I might also post a mock draft of what I would have picked had I included dead people.

[Fezzik]

So, I guess its my turn again?

I am getting really confused becuase of the out of order picks :)

[Fezzik]

Ok, my turn indeed.

I'm going to try to keep my "team" limited to only living artists, but i can't promise anything.

My next pick in the Ultimate Fantasy Movie Draft is...


http://home.comcast.net/~kuelthador/Doyle.jpg

Cinematographer Christopher Doyle

[Lucky]

I figured Doyle would have been Lili's second pick.

[dreamdead]

God, Gene Tierney was gorgeous.

And my crew keeps falling. Doyle shooting a Malick film would have been incredible. Ah well. Nice pick, Fezzik.

[Kiusagi]

I had to think about this one for a while. I was hesitant to pick this actress because she has appeared alongside Bale once and is about to again, but in the end I could not say no.

http://newspaper.li/static/3291d35925ed0cdd40eb497fcce391 0c.jpg
The oh-so-lovely Marion Cotillard

[Lucky]

Wow. She needs to keep her hair long.

[Ivan Drago]

Currently posting from my phone so can't supply a pic. I will do so later.

With the 30th (?) pick in the 2012 Match-Cut Ultimate Movie Fantasy Draft, Ivan Drago selects. . .

http://www.moviespad.com/photos/natalie-portman-poster-01b99.jpg

Natalie Portman!

Sorry, Grouchy.

[Spinal]

I have PM'ed my next pick to E, as I will likely not be around in the morning.

[Ezee E]

Spinal picks:

http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Film/Pix/pictures/2009/1/16/1232124977735/Werner-Herzog-001.jpg

Herzog

[Spinal]

Thanks, but I don't think it was my turn yet. :lol:

[MadMan]

Good thing I wasn't going to select Portman. She had a minor role in only one Wes Anderson movie.

[Gizmo]

For my third pick i'll take:

http://scm-l3.technorati.com/11/10/12/53597/Scarlett-Johansson-300.jpg?t=20111012133847

It's Scarlett!

[dreamdead]

With my third pick, I select

http://urcelebrity.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/85828/2011/11/30/Juliette_Binoche_329.jpg

Juliette Binoche.

[Dukefrukem]

Currently posting from my phone so can't supply a pic. I will do so later.

With the 30th (?) pick in the 2012 Match-Cut Ultimate Movie Fantasy Draft, Ivan Drago selects. . .

http://www.moviespad.com/photos/natalie-portman-poster-01b99.jpg

Natalie Portman!

Sorry, Grouchy.

She was my backup.

[Ezee E]

He's yours now!

I take:

Clint Eastwood

http://henrysheehan.com/essays/def/eastwood.jpg

[TGM]

For my third pick, I draft:

http://www-movieline-com.vimg.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/john_logan_getty300.jpg

Screenwriter John Logan

[MadMan]

I'm kicking myself for just now thinking up a potential horror movie directed by George A. Romero. Oh well.

[D_Davis]

My pick for round 3 (was last night at 10pm):

http://i2.listal.com/image/699892/600full-mamoru-oshii.jpg

Mamoru Oshii - writer

[Dukefrukem]

Okay, I'll try and think of someone. I'll probably go with an actor first. Or maybe a director. Hmm. This reminds me of fantasy football. I imagine that

DIRECTORS=QBs

ACTORS=RBs

ACTRESSES=WRs

SCREENWRITERS=TEs

CINEMATOGRAPHER=Kickers

DIRECTORS=QBs

ACTORS=RBs

ACTRESSES=WRs

SCREENWRITERS=TEs

CINEMATOGRAPHER=Kickers

COMPOSER = Defense

[dreamdead]

Given the constraints we're working under, I think that the actor/actress second round choice matters more for action or thriller fare. For a drama, the screenwriter is likely the second most important facet; I have multiple actors that could be plugged into a Malick feature, but could only imagine two or three screenwriters who approximate the concerns of my director...

I'm interested in seeing who the next two or three cinematographers who go are going to be...

[Ezee E]

I got the main parts. Eastwood starring in a Hitchcock western written by Leone.

It may be modern day Eastwood but still, the Man with No Name gets his curtain call

[Dukefrukem]

Given the constraints we're working under, I think that the actor/actress second round choice matters more for action or thriller fare. For a drama, the screenwriter is likely the second most important facet; I have multiple actors that could be plugged into a Malick feature, but could only imagine two or three screenwriters who approximate the concerns of my director...

I'm interested in seeing who the next two or three cinematographers who go are going to be...

But cinematographers are kickers. You draft them last. ;)

I'm debating whether to go after this cinematographer first or a composer. I'm thinking Composer since the person I want will be highly desired and fit well with my movie. I have 10 minutes!!

[Dukefrukem]

I will be locking down Hans Zimmer

http://collider.com/wp-content/uploads/Hans_Zimmer.jpg

[Li Lili]

Thanks Ezee!



I figured Doyle would have been Lili's second pick.
Of course, I thought about him, but I said to myself that it would have been a too easy choice!
I've got another person in mind unless I change it again at the last minute!



Yes, Gene Tierney was such a beautiful woman, with a certain presence.
I chose this picture especially because not only it's from the film "The Shanghai Gesture" by Josef von Sternberg, but the photo is great, she has something unreal, enigmatic, kind of related to a dream, but with something hidden...
By picking her up, it's not just the actress but also the role, the image and atmosphere that come out of that film.

And well, afterall it's a fantasy

[Skitch]

Duke I hope you know I've had to alter my entire draft because of my drafting position is after you. /shinkick

For my third pick, I select...

GUY PEARCE!

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e125/skitchthemovieman/Guy-Pearce.jpg

[Lucky]

Picking my supporting actress first bc I have a feeling she's more popular than my lead choice...

Penelope Cruz

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-v4DlEUHjIxk/Tx0LjQ7cAeI/AAAAAAAADg4/__GZUWXz0SY/s400/penelope-cruz---0002.jpg

[Ezee E]

So long as TGM doesn't want her, she's most definitely yours!

EDIT: She was gonna be my actress. Curse you!!!! :lol:

[MadMan]

Well I'm after Lucky, and its clear that this draft is going very quickly. I woke up today and actually planned out my movie for some reason.

My Third Round Pick is Mary Elizabeth Winstead:

http://www.details.com/images/celebrities-entertainment/women/201008/Mary_Elizabeth_Winstead_HArtic le.jpg

[TGM]

So long as TGM doesn't want her, she's most definitely yours!

I think you missed my 3rd round pick on the previous page...

[Lucky]

So long as TGM doesn't want her, she's most definitely yours!

EDIT: She was gonna be my actress. Curse you!!!! :lol:

TGM picked a screenwriter on page 7.

I knew she was going to be a popular choice. Successful strategy!

[Ezee E]

Great. Thanks guys.

K-fan is up with his double picks. I'll schedule the next round starting tomorrow morning. If K-Fan picks today, naturally it begins.

[Ezee E]

TGM picked a screenwriter on page 7.

I knew she was going to be a popular choice. Successful strategy!
I don't think I'll take Salma Hayek as a backup...

Hmm... Changes...

[MadMan]

Ezee I just decided to pm you my next pick in advance.

[Spinal]

Will D_Davis select any non-Asians? I have a feeling he's going to shock us all and go Seth Rogan in Round 8.

[D_Davis]

Will D_Davis select any non-Asians? I have a feeling he's going to shock us all and go Seth Rogan in Round 8.

Quiet you!

[MadMan]

Will D_Davis select any non-Asians? I have a feeling he's going to shock us all and go Seth Rogan in Round 8.:lol:

Clearly you've revealed his secret strategy.

[D_Davis]

Just imagine! A movie made entirely by Asians!

MIND BLOWN

[Lucky]

I don't think I'll take Salma Hayek as a backup...

Hmm... Changes...

I just realized I'm 2 for 3 in spoiling your lineup. Hopefully the favor will not be returned...:lol:

[Ezee E]

Heh. I did some research for my story. Came across some neat stuff to use.

[Spinal]

Just imagine! A movie made entirely by Asians (with a very special cameo from Seth Rogen)!

MIND BLOWN

Indeed.

[Ezee E]

Seth Rogen gets lead billing no less.

[D_Davis]

Actually, I'm going to use Seth Rogan's body, on which will be Bruce Lee's head; all thanks to the wonders of CGI.

[D_Davis]

Hopefully the person who chose David Lynch will have David Lynch direct while on acid, so they can finally make that mythical movie to which everyone compares really bizarre movies.

[Spinal]

Hopefully the person who chose David Lynch will have David Lynch direct while on acid, so they can finally make that mythical movie to which everyone compares really bizarre movies to.

:lol:

I'll have to select Timothy Leary in Round 7.

[Dukefrukem]

Duke I hope you know I've had to alter my entire draft because of my drafting position is after you. /shinkick


Based on all 3 of my picks? :evil:

[Skitch]

Based on all 3 of my picks? :evil:

We just go to the same ground. When posed the question "what movie would you make...", we both think "Nolan Zimmer!" :lol:

[Dukefrukem]

We just go to the same ground. When posed the question "what movie would you make...", we both think "Nolan Zimmer!" :lol:

Hell, I still need a director. Taking a big chance picking him last.

[Skitch]

Not that I don't think my movie isn't gonna be amazing, just had to adjust different path and project all around.

[Dukefrukem]

Not that I don't think my movie isn't gonna be amazing, just had to adjust different path and project all around.

I'm so very excited to see the final project (that goes for everyone). Did you write up a synopsis?

[TGM]

Hell, I still need a director. Taking a big chance picking him last.

Wait, didn't you pick Chris Nolan?

Edit: Ah, I see now, you picked him as a screenwriter.

[MadMan]

Actually, I'm going to use Seth Rogan's body, on which will be Bruce Lee's head; all thanks to the wonders of CGI.I would see that movie.


Hopefully the person who chose David Lynch will have David Lynch direct while on acid, so they can finally make that mythical movie to which everyone compares really bizarre movies.I would also see that movie.

[Ezee E]

Added times for tomorrow. I'll get the round through the weekend, and then probably wait until Monday before adding a schedule again.

I have Lucky's pick. I more then likely won't be around most of the day, but will try to post from my phone at around that time so that we know who his pick is.

[MadMan]

You got my pm, right Ezee? I never got a response.

[Ezee E]

You got my pm, right Ezee? I never got a response.
Apologies. I have yours as well. If K-Fan picks, that'll move things right along...

K-FANNNNNN

[MadMan]

Apologies. I have yours as well. If K-Fan picks, that'll move things right along...Thanks man. I didn't want to to pester you or anything, but I don't like to assume.


K-FANNNNNNHe should rename himself this :lol:

[Lucky]

Added times for tomorrow. I'll get the round through the weekend, and then probably wait until Monday before adding a schedule again.

I have Lucky's pick. I more then likely won't be around most of the day, but will try to post from my phone at around that time so that we know who his pick is.

Now that I have my time, I'll try to post from my phone as well. If I forget, feel free to post it though.

[Skitch]

I'm so very excited to see the final project (that goes for everyone). Did you write up a synopsis?

I have been working on details, yes.

[Kurosawa Fan]

Sorry for the hold up. I'll take Roger Deakins.

http://screenwritingfromiowa.files.wo rdpress.com/2011/02/rogerdeakins.jpg