Reddroast Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 What about johnny, johnny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLAM! Posted November 4, 2018 Author Share Posted November 4, 2018 2 minutes ago, Reddroast said: What about johnny, johnny Haven't gotten to that one yet... I'm dreading it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YM! Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 5 minutes ago, Slambros said: Haven't gotten to that one yet... I'm dreading it... Actually it’s not that bad. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLAM! Posted November 4, 2018 Author Share Posted November 4, 2018 3 minutes ago, YourMother the Edgelord said: Actually it’s not that bad. Will it help if I'm not too familiar with the source material beyond the main character? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YM! Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 4 minutes ago, Slambros said: Will it help if I'm not too familiar with the source material beyond the main character? I mean to be honest outside of memes I don’t know about Jonny Jonny, but although it was a bad movie, it was an entertaining read. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blankments Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 28 minutes ago, Slambros said: Will it help if I'm not too familiar with the source material beyond the main character? don't worry @Spagspiria and I aren't too familiar with the source material beyond the main character either 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLAM! Posted November 14, 2018 Author Share Posted November 14, 2018 Surprise, everyone! 25. Spoiler The Female Man @Hiccup23 You put thought into the casting and made this your most expansive effort, so I decided that it would be worth giving this a shout-out! 24. Spoiler The Guardian of the West @Spagspiria Documentaries are the nonfiction of film, and they're definitely rising in popularity, so I'm really happy to see a CAYOM player go in-depth on an interesting subject! It's inspiring! 23. Spoiler Kingdom of the Sun @YourMother the Edgelord I found this one to break the suspension of disbelief with some of its weirder elements, but I'm glad you gave this live-action remake a go! To me, I felt like this was a better form of the type of adaption Beauty and the Beast (2017) was. 22. Spoiler Tulpa @Rorschach I'm actually studying psychology right now, and I think it's fascinating to have it implemented in such an interesting way. Charlie Heaton would totally slay a performance like this. 21. Spoiler Blue and Gold @YourMother the Edgelord This is the kind of DC project I think fans should be getting in real life. This was a very fun read, and the dual protagonists played off of each other quite well. It's past 1:00 where I am so I'm gonna have to continue tomorrow. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLAM! Posted November 14, 2018 Author Share Posted November 14, 2018 Now, for some more Top 25 selections. 20. Spoiler Sir Thymes Time @Blankments I have it low on my list because I think it emulates existing films pretty closely (especially Wreck-it Ralph), but I really do think this is a creative achievement through and through. I wouldn't have thought of making popular songs into characters like that. And I'd say the cast was interesting; Anna Kendrick is especially interesting as a casting choice for an antagonist role. Overall, I found this to be pretty good. 19. Spoiler Citizen Welles @Alpha As the type of moviegoer to see more good than bad in a film like Darkest Hour (that Winston Churchill best picture nominee from last year), it's fairly safe to assume that I would enjoy a project like this. The story behind Citizen Kane is a fascinating saga spanning many years, and it's very intriguing to see it brought to life on the page. This was very well cast, too. 18. Spoiler Guys and Dolls @Blankments It's really fascinating to see a musical revamped to fit in a modern setting -- that's one reason why A Star is Born (2018) has been doing as well as it has. Felicity Jones is a starlet and Jake Gyllenhaal is always a welcome sight to see. This was vivacious, and it put a smile on my face, so I applaud it! 17. Spoiler Pillars of Eternity: The Hollow Vale @4815162342 This is as low on the list as it is because the heavy lore of the series really overwhelmed me, but it's as high on the list as it is because I can tell the lore was encapsulated on in a very passionate way, involving a lot of hard work. Now that I know what to expect with CAYOM queries, the next time I come across a Pillars of Eternity film, I'm gonna reread the past entries to gain a better understanding of what's going on. 16. Spoiler American Dragon: Darkness Rising @Xillix The first one was a good stepping stone for a CAYOM franchise, but this second one truly expanded on the franchise's potential! A very fun, underrated romp! If you decide to make a third one, I'll be looking forward to it. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rorschach Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Slambros said: American Dragon: Darkness Rising @Xillix The first one was a good stepping stone for a CAYOM franchise, but this second one truly expanded on the franchise's potential! A very fun, underrated romp! If you decide to make a third one, I'll be looking forward to it. Edited November 14, 2018 by Rorschach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xillix Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 1 minute ago, Rorschach said: The hell is this supposed to mean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rorschach Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 1 minute ago, Xillix said: The hell is this supposed to mean Something that only I know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLAM! Posted November 14, 2018 Author Share Posted November 14, 2018 I'll do another set of five along with that. 15. Spoiler Pokemon: Rise of the Rockets @4815162342 I'm fully confident that this is the type of Pokemon film that fans deserve. A set of films that goes through a region, examines the struggles of being a Pokemon trainer, and incorporates mature themes. Plus, the cast is great. Angourie Rice is a great choice, Art Parkinson is a great choice. I can't wait to see the adventure continue! 14. Spoiler A Month at Belmond Lane @Spagspiria I'm a really big fan of Wes Anderson even though I've only seen four of his films, so this was definitely aimed towards me! I do think that the small scale of the film causes the Anderson shtick to feel a little heavy handed imo, but for the most part, this is a fun ride through and through, with some fun actors to boot! And yeah for the idea to cast a person of color as the lead in an Anderson film! His films, while being a perfectly fine resume as it is, could use the diversity to spice things up! 13. Spoiler The Dogs of Babel @Blankments This is the kind of story I would pick up off the library shelves in elementary and middle school, and it makes me miss those simple times when I still read as much literature as I did. A very quiet and moving mystery, this film is definitely something I would see in theaters! 12. Spoiler Amulet II: The Last Council @Alpha I actually read this relatively obscure graphic novel series in middle school. Well, I tried to at least; the library only had volumes one, three, four, and five. But I digress; this is a very good adaption. The author clearly has a passion for the subject matter, and many of the important beats were presented articulately. Bravo! 11. Spoiler The Amityville Nightmare: Part II @Xillix So this might be a controversial choice to put on the list, as I haven't seen this selection on too many other lists, let alone this high. But I have to say, this really scared me silly. I know barely anyting about the Amityville franchise, but I am a Christian, and that helped me understand this that much more. I saw that this was an original story, and I think this was a very good story that made for a very scary read-through, and I thought that it built its way towards its climax fairly well. I have class in less than fifteen minutes, so I have to stop here for now. 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YM! Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Just now, Slambros said: I'll do another set of five along with that. 15. Hide contents Pokemon: Rise of the Rockets @4815162342 I'm fully confident that this is the type of Pokemon film that fans deserve. A set of films that goes through a region, examines the struggles of being a Pokemon trainer, and incorporates mature themes. Plus, the cast is great. Angourie Rice is a great choice, Art Parkinson is a great choice. I can't wait to see the adventure continue! 14. Hide contents A Month at Belmond Lane @Spagspiria I'm a really big fan of Wes Anderson even though I've only seen four of his films, so this was definitely aimed towards me! I do think that the small scale of the film causes the Anderson shtick to feel a little heavy handed imo, but for the most part, this is a fun ride through and through, with some fun actors to boot! And yeah for the idea to cast a person of color as the lead in an Anderson film! His films, while being a perfectly fine resume as it is, could use the diversity to spice things up! 13. Hide contents The Dogs of Babel @Blankments This is the kind of story I would pick up off the library shelves in elementary and middle school, and it makes me miss those simple times when I still read as much literature as I did. A very quiet and moving mystery, this film is definitely something I would see in theaters! 12. Hide contents Amulet II: The Last Council @Alpha I actually read this relatively obscure graphic novel series in middle school. Well, I tried to at least; the library only had volumes one, three, four, and five. But I digress; this is a very good adaption. The author clearly has a passion for the subject matter, and many of the important beats were presented articulately. Bravo! 11. Hide contents The Amityville Nightmare: Part II @Xillix So this might be a controversial choice to put on the list, as I haven't seen this selection on too many other lists, let alone this high. But I have to say, this really scared me silly. I know barely anyting about the Amityville franchise, but I am a Christian, and that helped me understand this that much more. I saw that this was an original story, and I think this was a very good story that made for a very scary read-through, and I thought that it built its way towards its climax fairly well. I have class in less than fifteen minutes, so I have to stop here for now. Will the rest arrive tonight? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLAM! Posted November 14, 2018 Author Share Posted November 14, 2018 6 minutes ago, YourMother the Edgelord said: Will the rest arrive tonight? The rest will very likely be arriving tonight. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xillix Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Glad Amityville Nightmare II was so effective for you! I'm actually not religious at all so it's nice to know I hit the spot, haha. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLAM! Posted November 14, 2018 Author Share Posted November 14, 2018 1 hour ago, Xillix said: Glad Amityville Nightmare II was so effective for you! I'm actually not religious at all so it's nice to know I hit the spot, haha. Yeah, I thought that it was very good in my opinion! I should tell you there's a detail that threw me through a loop during the second act: when the priest goes to visit Stephan James' possessed construction worker, the demon inside of him tells the priest that two people of faith who had died in the first story had lost their faith and gone to hell; that is theologically inaccurate for all branches of the Christian faith, because those who accept Jesus never lose Him, those who are found never revert back to being lost. But even in spite of that, the demon telling the priest that they went to hell makes a ton of sense to me, as demons are said to be liars, and the demon very likely aimed to dishearten the priest. And that was really the only issue that I had with the query. The rest was well paced and well told, and the climax was a real stinger; people who go through life dedicated to horror fiction, only to find out too late that some horrors aren't at all the fiction they represent. That hit me hard. I think you're gifted in the horror genre, so I encourage you to keep going with it! (My top ten will be posted in about an hour or so from now.) 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLAM! Posted November 14, 2018 Author Share Posted November 14, 2018 (edited) Welp. It's that time. I have four papers due before Thanksgiving break, so now's the time to get my list behind me. 10. Spoiler Mass Effect @4815162342 I was never really into Mass Effect, but this query definitely makes a case as to why I should've been. This query definitely translated an already epic story into something truly cinematic. The dialogue was great, the presentation was great, the dynamics between characters was great. You certainly adapted this game with a lot of love and passion! And kudos to you for casting Mackenzie Davis as Colonel Shepard! Great choice! 9. Spoiler Resonance @Alpha At a time in my life when I'm becoming more and more accepting of well-told, empathetic horror films, this query comes in, tells a great story with many interesting twists and turns, and truly resonates with its statements on today's societal issues such as #MeToo. It's probably pretty hard to come up with a psychological horror that's as dense as this one, and I think the three main players -- Giamatti, Bernal, and Hayek -- are really well casted in these roles. I commend you, Alpha, for writing a horror that says something which needs to be said. 8. Spoiler Starlit Highway @Spagspiria This selection, paired with how high on the list it is, might perplex a few people. I'll admit that it's as high on my list as it is for a personal reason: the dynamic between Lisa and Beth reminds me of the dynamic between my mother and sister. I read this story, and after that, I thought about moments in my life. It's a pretty small-scale story just like A Month at Belmond Lane, but I ended up preferring this one because I was able to relate to this. Thank you for dedicating yourself to write something small yet meaningful, Spaghetti. 7. Spoiler The Square Mile @4815162342 You know how you start watching a movie, and the movie's pretty interesting, but then, there's certain things that happen, and the film becomes even more interesting? That's the reaction I had. Twice. You made some daring choices on how to present the story, and those choices not only worked, but worked and then some, and this drama is much better as a result. It's very well cast, too. 6. Spoiler Can You Imagine? @YourMother the Edgelord I have a sweet spot for animation these days, so you can imagine the sweet spot I had for animation when I was younger. And let me tell you what: I would've loved this film as a kid. This film implemented animation techniques in a very smart way; to me, the story itself feels like, when we peer into the child's imagination, we really are peering into the child's imagination. That's really what I have to say about the project: the film is extremely imaginative, and I admire that very much. Edited November 14, 2018 by Slambros 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLAM! Posted November 14, 2018 Author Share Posted November 14, 2018 I'm going to post my top five one by one to build suspense, starting with number five. 5. Spoiler Silent Hill: Restless Dreams @Xillix You engrossed me. Of course, as this was an adaption of the second game in its series, so it borrows heavily from an already-great plot. But still. You engrossed me. Even when I had already been acquainted about the twist and its meaning (though I should say, I ended up forgetting about it for years, as I've never played the game myself). The build up to the twist is handled excellently, and I was able to understand that this is a work of art, and that you understood that this was a work of art. I'm telling you, I read this before I went to sleep, and this film had me thinking. A very strong presentation, a palpable vision of how the film would be visually expressed, and an outside-the-box cast of actors. Kudos! 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLAM! Posted November 15, 2018 Author Share Posted November 15, 2018 Here comes another one! 4. Spoiler By The Balls @Blankments This film wowed me and provoked thoughts in my head about its subject. A very well-told original story! You definitely have a vision on how this film would be presented! And Bradley Cooper is an acting choice that makes so much sense, it's not even funny; he's revitalized his career so much that people forget he broke out from The Hangover, but that's what he did! He's very comedic! And... overall, it's just a smart statement about women and their status in today's society! This was excellent through and through! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YM! Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 23 minutes ago, Slambros said: Welp. It's that time. I have four papers due before Thanksgiving break, so now's the time to get my list behind me. 10. Reveal hidden contents Mass Effect @4815162342 I was never really into Mass Effect, but this query definitely makes a case as to why I should've been. This query definitely translated an already epic story into something truly cinematic. The dialogue was great, the presentation was great, the dynamics between characters was great. You certainly adapted this game with a lot of love and passion! And kudos to you for casting Mackenzie Davis as Colonel Shepard! Great choice! 9. Reveal hidden contents Resonance @Alpha At a time in my life when I'm becoming more and more accepting of well-told, empathetic horror films, this query comes in, tells a great story with many interesting twists and turns, and truly resonates with its statements on today's societal issues such as #MeToo. It's probably pretty hard to come up with a psychological horror that's as dense as this one, and I think the three main players -- Giamatti, Bernal, and Hayek -- are really well casted in these roles. I commend you, Alpha, for writing a horror that says something which needs to be said. 8. Reveal hidden contents Starlit Highway @Spagspiria This selection, paired with how high on the list it is, might perplex a few people. I'll admit that it's as high on my list as it is for a personal reason: the dynamic between Lisa and Beth reminds me of the dynamic between my mother and sister. I read this story, and after that, I thought about moments in my life. It's a pretty small-scale story just like A Month at Belmond Lane, but I ended up preferring this one because I was able to relate to this. Thank you for dedicating yourself to write something small yet meaningful, Spaghetti. 7. Reveal hidden contents The Square Mile @4815162342 You know how you start watching a movie, and the movie's pretty interesting, but then, there's certain things that happen, and the film becomes even more interesting? That's the reaction I had. Twice. You made some daring choices on how to present the story, and those choices not only worked, but worked and then some, and this drama is much better as a result. It's very well cast, too. 6. Reveal hidden contents Can You Imagine? @YourMother the Edgelord I have a sweet spot for animation these days, so you can imagine the sweet spot I had for animation when I was younger. And let me tell you what: I would've loved this film as a kid. This film implemented animation techniques in a very smart way; to me, the story itself feels like, when we peer into the child's imagination, we really are peering into the child's imagination. That's really what I have to say about the project: the film is extremely imaginative, and I admire that very much. Out of likes but thanks. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
