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For those who may be unaware, The Mayberry Movie Club has been formed from the ashes of the Sherdog Movie Club. Thanks to all of the past members for making it an institution on our beloved karate message board. In life all great things come to an end, and unfortunately the SMC's time has passed. But our love of cinema stays strong, so here we are to continue on in that great tradition.
Each week club members will vote on a film to watch. Then the following week we'll discuss it. Anyone is welcome to join in the discussions. If you want to become a member then let me know.
Now for the nominees. Members are allowed three votes each in hopes that it produces a clear favorite. Keep in mind the format here is open for feedback and future change.
SILENT RAGE (1982)
"A sheriff tries to stop the killing spree of a silent maniacal murderer who, as the result of secret genetic experimentation by an unethical scientist, has the ability to self-heal."
Why @the ambush thinks we should watch it: Because it's Chuck Norris.
THE ICE PIRATES (1984)
"In a distant future scarce of water, space pirates get caught after stealing ice from a spaceship. They are sold to a princess looking for her dad. He might have found a planet abundant with water."
Why @Bald1 thinks we should watch it: It's a nostalgia thing. I haven't seen it in probably 15 years, but was kind of a family favorite.
RAMPAGE (2009)
"A man with a thirst for revenge builds a full body armor from Kevlar and goes on a killing spree."
Why @Cubo de Sangre thinks we should watch it: This film has a little more depth than the one-liner from IMDB indicates. The character is an anti-hero for sure, but his motivation is socio-political, not personal. It's low budget, but that doesn't prevent the film from achieving what it sets out to. It's a controversial piece that could generate good discussion, and at the very least a strong reaction.
12 ANGRY MEN (1997)
"Twelve men must decide the fate of one when one juror objects to the jury's decision."
Why @Dirt Road Soldier thinks we should watch it: Much like the classic, this remake is chock full of quality acting and writing. Jack Lemmon gave such an amazing performance, Ving Rhames actually gave up an award he won that year, because he recognized that Lemmon was far more deserving of it.
PUMPKINHEAD (1988)
"After a group of teens accidentally kill a young boy named Billy Harley, his father Ed is devastated and the only thing he wants is revenge. He goes to an old woman who is said to be a witch and conjures a demonic creature known as Pumpkinhead, and unleashes him on the teens."
Why @MusterX thinks we should watch it: One of the most underrated horror films of its generation.
Each week club members will vote on a film to watch. Then the following week we'll discuss it. Anyone is welcome to join in the discussions. If you want to become a member then let me know.
- Each Sunday night (6-10pm Hawaii time) I'll post two threads
- One thread is the movie we've all voted on to watch
- The other is the voting for the week after's film
- Voting will end Thursday night, which gives everyone Friday, Saturday, and Sunday to watch the film to be discussed (but you can watch after that and chime in anytime during the week)
- All members are eligible to vote
- All members who commented on the current week's film are eligible to nominate for the next week's vote, so once you've commented you can PM me an IMDB link of your next nomination
- Multiple votes will be allowed each week (2 or 3 depending on the number of choices)
- You'll be allowed to change your vote
- You can vote for your own movie
- If it's a tie then the judges decide the tiebreaker (I'm the judges so don't leave it in the hands of the judges)
- If after the initial signup period we are over 10 members then new members will be treated as pledges and will have to view and comment for a few weeks before they're allowed to nominate and vote
Now for the nominees. Members are allowed three votes each in hopes that it produces a clear favorite. Keep in mind the format here is open for feedback and future change.
SILENT RAGE (1982)
"A sheriff tries to stop the killing spree of a silent maniacal murderer who, as the result of secret genetic experimentation by an unethical scientist, has the ability to self-heal."
Why @the ambush thinks we should watch it: Because it's Chuck Norris.
THE ICE PIRATES (1984)
"In a distant future scarce of water, space pirates get caught after stealing ice from a spaceship. They are sold to a princess looking for her dad. He might have found a planet abundant with water."
Why @Bald1 thinks we should watch it: It's a nostalgia thing. I haven't seen it in probably 15 years, but was kind of a family favorite.
RAMPAGE (2009)
"A man with a thirst for revenge builds a full body armor from Kevlar and goes on a killing spree."
Why @Cubo de Sangre thinks we should watch it: This film has a little more depth than the one-liner from IMDB indicates. The character is an anti-hero for sure, but his motivation is socio-political, not personal. It's low budget, but that doesn't prevent the film from achieving what it sets out to. It's a controversial piece that could generate good discussion, and at the very least a strong reaction.
12 ANGRY MEN (1997)
"Twelve men must decide the fate of one when one juror objects to the jury's decision."
Why @Dirt Road Soldier thinks we should watch it: Much like the classic, this remake is chock full of quality acting and writing. Jack Lemmon gave such an amazing performance, Ving Rhames actually gave up an award he won that year, because he recognized that Lemmon was far more deserving of it.
PUMPKINHEAD (1988)
"After a group of teens accidentally kill a young boy named Billy Harley, his father Ed is devastated and the only thing he wants is revenge. He goes to an old woman who is said to be a witch and conjures a demonic creature known as Pumpkinhead, and unleashes him on the teens."
Why @MusterX thinks we should watch it: One of the most underrated horror films of its generation.
