John Carpenter Marathon
Master of Horror John Carpenter is releasing a new album, Anthology: Movie Themes 1974-1998, on October 20th. While the legendary director and composer is heading out on tour, we decided to marathon 6 of his best films. We watched They Live, Escape from NY, Christine, Big Trouble in Little China, Assault on Precinct 13 and Halloween. Let's talk about movies!
BRAD'S GOLDEN IDOLS
Best Film Location: NY New York
Best Character: China Jack Burton
Best Screen Duo: Christine Arnie & Christine
Best Villain/Antagonist: China Lo-Pan
Best Hero/Protagonist: They Nada
Best Kill: China Jack Burton killing Lo-Pan with a skillful knife throw
WTF: Escape 911
Best Score or Soundtrack: Halloween John Carpenter
Best Quote: They Nada: "I have come here to chew bubblegum and kick ass.... and I'm all out of bubblegum."
Best Screenplay: They John Carpenter
Best Cinematography: Halloween Dean Cundey
Best Supporting Actor/Actress: China James Hong
Best Actor/Actress: China Kurt Russell
Best Scene: They Fight Scene
Defining Moment: Halloween Music
Best Director: NY
Worst Picture: Assault on Precinct 13
Wildcard: They Alien design
Best Picture: They Live
Total after deductions:
Escape from NY: 2
They Live: 6
Assault on Precinct 13: Negative One
Halloween: 3
Big Trouble in Little China: 5
Christine: 1
KYLE'S GOLDEN IDOLS
Best Film Location: NY New York
Best Character: China Jack Burton
Best Screen Duo: Christine Arnie & Christine
Best Villain/Antagonist: Halloween Michael Myers
Best Hero/Protagonist: They Nada
Best Kill: 13 Ice Cream Man/Kid
WTF: Halloween Long awkward stare
Best Score or Soundtrack: Halloween John Carpenter
Best Quote: They Nada: "I have come here to chew bubblegum and kick ass.... and I'm all out of bubblegum."
Best Screenplay: China Gary Goldman
Best Cinematography: NY Dean Cundey
Best Supporting Actor/Actress: China James Hong
Best Actor/Actress: Christine Keith Gordon
Best Scene: They Fight Scene
Defining Moment: Halloween Shatner Mask
Best Director: Christine
Worst Picture: Assault on Precinct 13
Wildcard: Rubber Chicken -Extra WTF point!
Best Picture: They Live
Total after deductions:
Escape from NY: 2
They Live: 4
Assault on Precinct 13: 0
Halloween: 3
Big Trouble in Little China: 3
Christine: 3
NATHAN'S GOLDEN IDOLS
Best Film Location: They L.A.
Best Character: China Jack Burton
Best Screen Duo: Christine Arnie & Christine
Best Villain/Antagonist: China Lo-Pan
Best Hero/Protagonist: They Nada
Best Kill: Christine Running down Buddy
WTF: Christine Moochie nut grab
Best Score or Soundtrack: Christine John Carpenter & Alan Howarth
Best Quote: They Nada: "I have come here to chew bubblegum and kick ass.... and I'm all out of bubblegum."
Best Screenplay: China Gary Goldman
Best Cinematography: Halloween Dean Cundey
Best Supporting Actor/Actress: China Dennis Dun
Best Actor/Actress: They Roddy Piper
Best Scene: They Nada puts on the glasses for the first time at the news stand.
Defining Moment: Halloween (See Episode)
Best Director: TIE Halloween & Christine
Worst Picture: Assault on Precinct 13
Wildcard: China The Three Storms
Best Picture: Christine
Total after deductions:
Escape from NY: 0
They Live: 5
Assault on Precinct 13: Negative One
Halloween: 3
Big Trouble in Little China: 5
Christine: 5