Tournaments
Say what you want about Twilight -- it's certainly brought the vampire genre into the 21st century. (And ignited all manner of inappropriate fang fetishes among mothers and daughters alike in the process.) Of course, vampires aren't the only creatures to which the series has applied the sexpot treatment. In New Moon, buff young Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner) gains the ability to transform into a wolf. How does Hollywood's werewolf-of-the-moment fare against his movie predecessors? Your vote decides!

Posted by Sara Cardace
November 17, 2009 5:01am
Filed under: Tournaments
Tags: an american werewolf in london, benicio del toro, new moon, taylor lautner, teen wolf, the howling, the wolf man, the wolfman, twilight, underworld rise of the lyccans, wolf
They may not be actual veterans, but the battle-scarred soldiers in this war hero showdown embody the warrior ideal. At the movies, as in real life, war heroes can lead with their minds (Tom Hanks, Saving Private Ryan), with their might (Gerald Butler, 300) or with a sheer ferocity made more intimidating by the application of alarming body paint (Mel Gibson, Braveheart). Your vote decides which war hero is the victor on this battlefield of movie greats.

Posted by Sara Cardace
November 10, 2009 12:01am
Filed under: Tournaments
Tags: 300, apocalypse now, arnold schwarzenegger, audie murphy, brad pitt, braveheart, charlie sheen, commando, demi moore, denzel washington, g.i. jne, gerald butler, gladiator, glory, john wayne, kirk dougles, lee marvin, martin sheen, mel gibson, milla jovovich, platoon, russell crowe, saving private ryan, spartacus, sylvester stallone, the dirty dozen, the longest day, the messenger, to hell and back, tom hanks, troy
Is it really almost time for the holidays? It's certainly starting to feel that way! (If you've been to the mall lately, at least.) Crackling fireplaces, glittering parties, that infectious holiday spirit... and the obligatory Scrooge-types who crop up to spoil everyone's fun. In this tournament, Jim Carrey's Ebenezer Scrooge from A Christmas Carol faces off against a slew of time-honored killjoys and he's got as good a chance as any -- but can he get his grimace on better than other Scrooge-y characters of yore? Your vote decides which holiday-hating character will live on in infamy.

Posted by Lee Helland
November 3, 2009 12:01am
Filed under: Tournaments
Tags: a christmas carol, bad santa, elf, family man, how the grinch stole christmas, national lampoon's christmas vacation, scrooged
Pardon the pun, but it's never too early to start getting revved up for Halloween. We're here to get you into that reckless spirit with this homage to Hell on Wheels. From Christine's killer convertible to natural born destroyers like Death Proof's '69 Charger, Hollywood's death-machines are in a class of their own. Your vote decides which car lands in the junkyard and which crosses the finish line in first place... Movie fans, start your engines!
Posted by Sara Cardace
October 27, 2009 12:01am
Filed under: Tournaments
Tags: christine, damnation alley, death proof, death race 2000, duel, jeepers creepers, land of the dead, maximum overdrive
Get ready, punks, because this one's going to be tough. Choosing from one of the most prolific careers in the history of movies, this tournament features a hard-hitting lineup of eight of Clint Eastwood's most iconic roles to date. He's played cowboys, a body guard and even a boxing trainer, but one thing unites all these roles: Their toughness. (Oh, and the fact that many of them are named Frank.) Readers, ready your votes!

Posted by Lee Helland
October 20, 2009 12:01am
Filed under: Tournaments
Tags: a fistful of dollars, dirty harry, escape from alcatraz, in the line of fire, kelly heroes, million dollar baby, the outlaw josey wales, unforgiven
If you think mother-daughter relationships can be fraught, consider the stepmother-stepdaughter variety, what with its battles over ball gowns and suitors, and the base life-threatening measures that often ensue (think poisoned apples). As far as cinema is concerned, it's always Stepmother's fault. Stepmothers and stepdaughters: It's complicated.
Posted by Lee Helland
October 13, 2009 12:01am
Filed under: Tournaments
Tags: a cinderella story, enchanted, ever after, mommie dearest, snow white: a tale of terror, the uninvited, tommy boy, wicked stepmother
Dancing is second only to singing when it comes to the worst-ever-ideas that pop into actors' heads. So when stars put on their dancing shoes, it's time to roll up your sleeves and start critiquing: Does Patrick Swayze's Johnny Castle deserve top honors? Or is Abigail Breslin's pageant strip-a-thon more your style? Those kids in Fame (either version) have nothing on these talents. Sixteen stars tear up the big screen with their passion for the groove and your vote decides who takes home the gold.
Posted by Lee Helland
September 29, 2009 12:01am
Filed under: Tournaments
Tags: abigail breslin, ben stiller, columbus short, emilio estevez, jamal k. malik, jennifer beals, john travolta, jon heder, michael chambers, owen wilson, patrick swayze, paul mercurio, Paul Reubens, rita moreno, steve martin, tom cruise
Blood-bathing beauties! Giant cleavage! Sex-fiend aliens! We're pitting eight wickedly sexy ladies against each other, and their status as beasts only adds to their appeal. These creatures are hot, but this tournament could get very, very ugly.
Posted by Lee Helland
September 22, 2009 12:01am
Filed under: Tournaments
Tags: aaliyah, allison hayes, angelina jolie, ingrid pitt, megan fox, natasha henstridge, rebecca romijn, salma hayek
OK, so it's not exactly fantasy football. But if you're a movie fan who's also a fan of the game, you've certainly got opinions on the teams that comprise the Hollywood NFL. Do you favor the fierce athleticism on display in movies like The Program? Or do the heart and pluck of players like Rudy and the Titans earn them extra points in your playbook? Vote for your favorites now to determine which team takes the gold.
Posted by Sara Cardace
September 15, 2009 12:01am
Filed under: Tournaments
Tags: any given sunday, friday night lights, leatherheads, necessary roughness, north dallas forty, remember the titans, rudy, the little giants, the longest yard, the program, the replacements, the waterboy, varsity blues, we are marshall, wildcats
Sorry, folks. Summer is officially on its last legs, and it's time to start shaking out sweaters and dusting off boots for the fall. That said, there's no harm in grabbing one last eyeful of skin before closing the book on summer for good! These eight sun-worshipers are ready to help you end things with a bang, but first you must vote to determine which one you'd most like to wash up on your particular stretch of coastline.
Posted by Sara Cardace
September 8, 2009 12:01am
Filed under: Tournaments
Tags: 10, blue crush, from here to eternity, into the blue, splash, the beach, the blue lagoon, thunderball