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Pops & Popcorn Poll 1 of 2 (Patreon)

Published:
2025-06-09 22:01:42
Edited:
2025-06-09 22:09:34
Imported:
2026-06

Poll

Pops & Popcorn Poll 1 of 2

  • The Judge (2014) 108
  • Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) 195
  • Captain Fantastic (2016 59
  • Paper Moon (1973) 74
  • Over the Top (1987) 150
  • Father Goose (1964) 97
  • Billy Elliot (2000) 111
  • Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner (1967) 145
  • The Wrestler (2008) 208
  • 2025-06-09
  • —2025-06-12
  • 1147 votes
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Content

Hey guys, here is Poll 1 of 2 of our Father's Day Poll! Make sure to vote on both! In the past, I have had polls of my own dad's favorite movies but I think I have watched just about all of them now. So instead here are polls with father-focused movies! Thanks for all your suggestions <3

The top 2 or 3 from both polls will go to a championship poll in a couple days!

Cheers to the dads!

Comments

Tim Weaver

Was really hoping I am Sam would make the cut.

Eric C.

As a father, I expect my vote counts double, right? Jkjkjk 😁

Alex Leach

Glad to see GWCTD - I don’t believe Spencer Tracy has featured in the viewing list yet.

WestBound

It's pronounce WRASTler

Jake McNulty

I'm voting for "Paper Moon" on this one.

Jonathan Caro

Paper Moon is the more fun, underrated movie on here. I’ll vote for that.

Clarence Newman

This is only the first poll of 2, Brian. Patience be and faith have!

Just Plain Bob

I voted for “Paper Moon” but they’re all fantastic movies. Except “Over the Top.” Talk about the turd in the punch bowl.

Ted Whalen

Tim- I am Sam maybe in the 2nd poll.

Jake McNulty

This is poll 1 of 2. Just wait.

Richard Maurer

The Wrestler is the best film in this poll. It has my vote. I like Paper Moon also, but being an older film it has no chance.

Clarence Newman

There's only one choice on this poll. It's gotta be Stallone taking on The Blaster! Rocky but with arm wrestling, Cassie. Bring Carly!

Tim Weaver

Ahh serves me right for reading without readers. Didn't catch that. Ty

Cole Jennett

I haven’t seen all of them but of the one’s I have seen, I definitely have to go with The Judge. Kramer vs Kramer is overdue though

Jeb Ledbetter

The Judge is a hard, intense watch, but it is a great story with superb acting. Duvall and Downey Jr. act their butts off!

Anthony Carlson

I choose the Wrestler. (Macho Man Randy Savage) “OOHHH YEAH! DIG IT!”

baz0348

Father goose Cary grant and his finest one liner's from start to finish.

Roger Freeman

Father Goose is one of my favorites

Clay F

Richard -- ditto.

Ted Whalen

Since I am not a father (well, at least not that I know of), can we say cheers to all of the uncles as well (yes, I am the favorite uncle).

Clay F

My top two choices = Paper Moon and The Wrestler. I voted The Wrestler b/c looks like it has the best chance of winning -- but still early.

Anthony Carlson

I’m neither a father nor an uncle, but one day though…

Jake McNulty

Nice to meet a fellow uncle.

Chris Retzlaff

You could do the wrestler or Kramer VS Kramer...but Over the TOP combines Arm Wrestling with a child custody case......replaces both

Just Plain Bob

You’re absolutely killing me, Clarence. Stallone did a lot of entertaining films, including some entries in the “so bad it’s good” category. “Over the Top” ain’t one of them. It falls more in the “so bad that everyone involved in making it should be shunned and kicked out of the village” category, just one tier above “so bad that everyone involved should be shot.”

Cole Jennett

Same Ted, but probably moreso because I’m the only Uncle, lol

Brad Roberts

Not a lot of people have heard of Captain Fantastic, but a friend of mine is in it (plays the mom), so I gotta vote for it. It's pretty good.

Rosario Cicero

As much as I love Kramer vs Kramer (I voted for it) I’m STILL pissed that it beat out All That Jazz for Best Picture that year!

Richard Maurer

The only problem with that is both those films are much better than Over the Top.

Patrick Flanagan

I drive trucks, break arms and vote for Stallone movies. It's what I love to do and it's what I do best. Besides being a great father-son movie, OVER THE TOP is probably one of the ten best arm wrestling movies of all time. Yes that's a bold claim but I stand by it.

Dan M

This one was easy. Although the premise is heartbreaking, Dustin Hoffman’s performance is fantastic (actually, when are his performances NOT fantastic), his portrayal of a dad is real, and it’s got courtroom drama (which you love). Oh…and it also has Meryl Streep, actress extraordinaire.

Clarence Newman

Ah, come on, man. His name is Lincoln Hawk, and when he turns his hat around, he becomes a machine. I think you're dead inside.

Chris Retzlaff

That's subjectable...lol...Just because the other two were nominated for Academy Awards..and one won...isn't a measure of how great Stallone is....lol

Clarence Newman

Poll 2 just went up. Brian, you need to be patient a bit longer.

Chris Retzlaff

You know what would be on either poll in A Perfect World......now you do 🤣🤣 This will be the next Beverly Hills Cop

Chris Retzlaff

I don't go to Vegas to Pray...I go to win that truck!!

Chris Retzlaff

What's the top 5 arm wrestling movies....The Fly and Superman 2 doesn't count

Patrick Flanagan

I know it still hurts but it's probably best to let that one go, don't want to give yourself a heart attack over it

FranciscoGios

The Wrestler 🤼‍♂️- TWO THUMBS UP!!

Clay F

Shows the influence of the Stallone star power that a movie like Over the Top is currently in 3rd place.

Clarence Newman

There are no other arm wrestling movies. This is the arm wrestling movie! (Hold on, I think that's from The Verdict.)

Richard Maurer

I never actually saw OtT, but I watched a reaction to see if I was missing anything - as I said, I never saw Over the Top.

Cole Jennett

I think The Judge and Kramer v Kramer were on the same courtroom poll before. You know she loves the genre.

Thomas Cooney

Literally the only "great" movie on this list is "The Wrestler" -- i think she's seen the "sister flick" "Black Swan" -- That said, I'd also love to see a Darren Aronofsky kick and have her watch The Whale, and MAYBE Requiem for a Dream but that one will be rough. I won't even suggest "Mother" ---- Let's make sure The Wrestler pulls this one out, and then let's get some educational guidance on Darren Aronofsky

Clarence Newman

What you on about. Clay? Nuanced writing, deft acting from Sly, a bunch of sweaty truckers playing the old "Dillon, you sonofabitch" routine, plus Susan Blakely, who was also in Towering Inferno. A piece by the master, I tell you.

Clay F

Yep, “Over the Top” definitely the turd in the punch bowl.

Clay F

Currently in last place in poll 2.

Clarence Newman

Don't listen to these heretics. It's merely a sausage.

Dan M

Absolutely! I haven’t seen The Judge. Otherwise, this may have been a tougher choice for me.

Chris Retzlaff

Perfect Trifecta....heck yeah...Clarence, Clay Maurer.....I get bonus points if Stick Figure comments....where you at?

Matt Rose

voted BILLY ELLIOT. Fantastic movie. I won't complain if PAPER MOON, GUESS WHO'S COMING FOR DINNER?, or KRAMER VS KRAMER win though.

Michael G

Captain Fantastic! So glad to see it included

Choof

The wrestler is amazing. Im a massive wrestling fan and it gets a lot right about the industry especially at the lower levels

Tim Weaver

I have zero influence on those that insist on voting for the winner. I can only vote my hopes.

Matt Rose

opinions vary. I'd put several other films on this poll into the 'great' category.

Cole Jennett

“Aye, well that’s something we shall have to remedy”

Richard Maurer

This was one of the times that Stallone’s acting career went off the rails.

Clarence Newman

If he's not on board with Over The Top, his vote's no good here!

Larry Darrell

She actually replied to my comment, suggesting A Perfect World, on the update post last week, saying she would include it. Oh well.

Eric Parpart

Kramer v Kramer? You guys are evil. Get ready to be bummed out Cassie. :)

Clarence Newman

Tub of Aloe vera for Cassie, cos her pants are on fire!

Dean Holt

Not sure if they was a post regarding suggestions for this but these would have been great for the list or just watch them anyway 😂 Real Steal John Q SouthPaw Taken Jersey Girl From Dusk Till Dawn Not sure if already seen Liar Liar Big Daddy Warrior (2011) But In The Name of the Father, The Wrestler & The Judge are both great films.

Clay F

Rourke is amazing. So is Marisa Tomei -- my long time sweetheart since Untamed Heart (1993).

Thomas Cooney

I may have overstated things simply because I believe "The Wrestler" to be the best of this bunch by a decent margin lol

Clarence Newman

Surely since My Cousin Vinny, Clay (1992)

Scott

I'm just hoping I get to see Cassie (and Carly) watch a movie about arm wrestling!

Dean Holt

Well if you want to watch a film with the worst ever montage Over the Top the way to go. He also a terrible father in it as well 😂😂

Clarence Newman

THE movie about arm wrestling, Scott! It's a Halley's Comet kind of thing.

Rick Rodriguez

These polls are murder. Too much good stuff. Went with The Wrestler.

Scott

Lol!!

Clay F

CURRENT VOTES --The Wrestler (2008) = 96 --Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) = 94 Kramer vs. Kramer is a good movie but I voted The Wrestler. Mickey Rourke is awesome. So is Marisa Tomei -- my long time sweetheart since Untamed Heart (1993). Yet, will be fine if Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) wins.

Ria Grix

How by all the gods is Billy Elliot doing that badly!‽! It is completely one of the most Cassie movies to exist. Joyful and heartwarming, wonderful dancing and a killer soundtrack! AND based on a true story! You’re all heartless beasts! lol

Erik Locquiao

Dad focused movies are tough watches for me, but always worth it. These are gonna be great.

Larry Darrell

I would love a From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) reaction. +1

MikeLL

I really wish Cassie (and Carly) could see Guess Who's Coming To Dinner with Poitier, Tracy, and Hepburn. They would both love it. Kramer Vs Kramer I"m not too fond of.

Tim Foppiano

Guess who’s coming to dinner. Spencer / Hepburn the love in her eyes is the most true display of true devotional love ever filmed.

Dean Holt

Don’t know why but when there’s any polls it’s nearly always the depressing film that wins lol.

Jeromy M

It'll never win, but captain fantastic is such a gem

Rick Savage

I totally get that "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" is a classic, and might win. But I think Cassie and Carly would have the most fun with "Father Goose". And GWCTD will always come up later in polls of great classic movies.

Terry Yelmene

I agree with every commentor here advocating for 'Guess Who' but, I can't stop sensing somehow that Cassie reacted to it a couple years back - perhaps just a long held desire for her to see that one.

Larry Darrell

It’s looking like A Perfect World will have to be a Popcorn Pick of the Month… if she allows it. She found out about the kidnapping part. That’s why she passed.

Clarence Newman

12:30 am and I'm still reading poll comments. I need to go to bed. The vote button has clearly stopped working on Over The Top, so Cassie should watch it anyway. No sense in depriving herself of an oiled-up Stallone.

Ace Degenerate

OVER THE TOP OVER THE TOP OVER THE TOP OVER THE TOP OVER THE TOP OVER THE TOP

Chryss Guiler

Billy Elliot is a fantastic movie! If it doesn't win the poll, please consider it for a later viewing.

Patrick Flanagan

His name is Hawk except when it's Hawks. It seems to vary from scene to scene and character to character

Shawn Kildal

It's not even Stallone's best "arm wrestling" movie . Paradise Alley is.

Shawn Kildal

Don't know why it's just dawned on me. The Champ for a Father's day movie.

Brian Lowery

I would replace Kramer vs. Kramer with Nobody’s Fool (1994). Would rather watch an awesome Paul Newman film about fathers and sons than a depressing look into the death of a marriage.

JAKH

More movies about fathers: "Nobody" (2021) "Wrath of Man" (2021) "Milk Money" (1994) "Renaissance Man" (1994) "The Cowboys" (1972) "Death Wish" (1974 original version) "In Harm's Way" (1965) "Hellfighters" (1968) "Donovan's Reef" (1963)

Shawn Kildal

Kramer vs Kramer is a top favorite of mine, but The Wrestler is a very worthy Father's day movie as well

MrKsummer7

It probably won’t win, but Father Goose would be a great one to watch. Cary Grant’s daughter Jennifer Grant once told me her father loved playing the character Walter Eckland, because Walter was a mirror image of himself at that certain age of his life. Sort of an old salty/grumpy codger who drank and swore too much, gets forced into a situation he doesn’t want to be in, but in the end, it changes his life for the better. I hope you watch this one anyway Cassie. I believe you will really love it.

Chris Brown

Billy Elliot won't win any polls, but I'm really happy to even see it listed. I wouldn't call it "father-focused" although the father certainly does have a major character arc. Nominated for three Academy Awards.

Michael Lewis

If you watched all the movies in this poll, "Paper Moon" would be your favorite.

Aaron Mann

Oh man. Kramer v Kramer and Wrestler on the same poll. Can we pull an audible and put them on separate polls?

Dan M

“Every man dies, but not every man really lives.”

LukeG84

I voted for Over the Top. Sylvester Stallone at his peak. I see this as a right of passage movie for Cassie. Win or lose, it’s a must watch.

Chris Thom

All good ones. Would be happy to see any of these win. Kramer vs. Kramer is a classic. Great acting.

MrKsummer7

A quick story about the Wrestler. I used to live in Hermosa Beach. Pro wrestler Lacey Von Erich lived around the corner from me. Our paths crossed enough, we became friends. Lacey comes from a famous wrestling family. She is the daughter of legendary wrestler Kerry Von Erich. Some really tragic things have happened to her family over the years. When the Wrestler came out in theaters, I asked her once if she was planning to see it. Absolutely Not! Lacey replied, then she became very emotional. I know about this movie and its background she said, and it’s too real, way too real and hits so close to home, I don’t think I could get through it. The Wrestler is exactly that, and turns the realism switch to 11. Makes it a hard film to watch. The acting is amazing and I still think Mickey Rourke and Marisa Tomei should have won the Oscars.

Ike

Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner (1967) - Sidney Poitier (pwat-tee-eh) 🙂

Timothy Williams

Come on everyone! Guess Who's Coming to Dinner is a classic and Cassie would LOVE it!

JohnB

Aw, no "Real Steel" It's a father movie. It's pretty much a modernized version of "Over the Top". Plus, I'm in it.

Clay F

CURRENT VOTES --The Wrestler (2008) = 132 --Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) = 129 --Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner (1967) = 97 --Over the Top (1987) = 97 Over the Top tied with Guess Who's Coming to Dinner for 3rd place is kind of funny. I've watched Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967) a few times over the last 45 years. I watched Over the Top (1987) once, and don't really remember, except a lot of cheese and not my type of movie. The Stallone star power rears its head.

YodatheHobbit

Oooh, I've meant to see Captain Fantastic for quite a long time now so now would be a great incentive to watch it for the first time. I also really enjoyed The Judge starring RDJ. The Wrestler was good, but in a way where I didn't feel all that great at the end.

YodatheHobbit

It's funny, I've never seen it, but pop culture references have already pretty much told me the whole plot.

Chris Thom

Was the movie based on him??

James M

Although, "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" trailing any of these films is kind of funny.

Chris Thom

Everyone seems to know what 'pull an audible' means but I have no idea. Have heard it said before but was never quite sure what the word was.

Chris Thom

Renaissance Man sounds so so familiar. But I don't think you're referring to the Robin Williams robot one.

Chris Thom

Sleep is for suckas. Also it's only 7:30pm here.

Chris Thom

It's time. Past time, actually.

Chris Thom

It's pissing me off that I can't remember what that quote is from.

Chris Thom

Seriously you break arms? Like with a baseball bat?

Marc Peterson

Father Goose incredibly fun and feel good movie. Cary Grant as you rarely see him. A hard drinking hermit living on S Pacific island during WW2. His only friend a bedraggled pelican. He has a little run in with Royal Australian Navy and then shipwrecked young school girls and their lovely chaperone, Leslie Caron. Leslie is one of the last living actresses of Hollywoods golden era. Then throw in the Japanese Navy! Think Roman Holiday meets African Queen meets the Pacific!

Chris Thom

Beautiful scenery. Washington is so pretty.

Dan M

Both quotes are from Braveheart

Stick Figure Studios

KRAMER VS. KRAMER was the first film my parents saw on a date. Thankfully, it wasn't an omen for their marriage. ;-) Anyway, it has my vote.

Peter Dillard

Father Goose is a very funny Cary Grant/Leslie Caron movie!

MrKsummer7

No, and I don’t want to give any spoilers. The Wrestler was an Oscar level film. Watch it, then read about the Von Erich family. I think you’ll see the similarities.

Mark Vaderr

Love this movie, but why did you bring it up?

Mark Vaderr

I placed this movie in Carly's Romantic list. They both would love this movie.

Mark Vaderr

I voted for Guess Who's Coming To Dinner. A must watch for Cassie and Carly. Billy Elliot and The Wrestler are both fantastic as well. I'm not a huge fan of Kramer Vs. Kramer, but it is a very good movie.

Story Archer

In a million years I never expected to see Father Goose make an appearance. It's my back up for Pick-a-Flick in case Cassie has already seen August Rush. One day she'll get to see it and will absolutely LOVE it.

JPDotCom23

Come on guys, 'Guess Who's Coming to Dinner' needs to win, the final performance by the late-great Spencer Tracy, together with Sydney Poitier and Katherine Hepburn, this is a can't miss.

Cole Jennett

It’s a football term for when the QB changes up the play after the huddle if he reads the defence doing something different than they had expected

Chris Thom

Ouch that's kind of a brutal date movie. Very good though.

Clay F

She stole every scene she was is in - in My Cousin Vinny.

Chris Thom

For real I have hallucinations that she reacted to something that definitely didn't happen. Lol. But then again I also have a very vivid dream that this whole comment section went to Hearst Castle to watch a movie with Cassie. In a pool.

Clay F

Maybe so, but to me there is added significance of Over the Top being tied with it. Plus, Kramer vs. Kramer and The Wrestler are good movies. Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner (1967) = AFI Top 100. Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) = won 5 Oscars incl. Best Picture The Wrestler (2008). RT=99% Over the Top (1987). IMDb. 5.8. RT 32%. RT Audience 50%.

Clay F

Currently in 4h place right behind the groundbreaking and highly critically acclaimed "Over the Top" (1987).

JPDotCom23

I don’t mind Stallone movies but it can take a step back to this movie.

Clay F

CURRENT VOTES --The Wrestler (2008) = 147 votes --Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) = 146 votes 3rd place (if you want extra cheese) --Over the Top (1987) = 118 votes IMDb 5.8, RT 33%, RT Audience 50%

Anthony Carlson

@Chris Thom The Iron Claw talks about the Von Erichs.

Anthony Carlson

A former manager (Jim Cornette) said he had depression for 3 days after seeing the Wrestler.

MrKsummer7

When I first met Lacey, she wasn’t in the wrestling biz yet, that was much later and I only knew her by her first name for a while and nothing about her family. Locals from the “Bubble” we all called each other back then. When she got emotional about the Wrestler, she only told me her family used to be in the business. I had to look up and read about their history. Lacey had her first child at that time, and we would see her sometimes on the Strand pushing a baby stroller in a bikini. But honestly, she was super sweet, a very nice person and I’m sure she turned out to be a great mom.

Happy Hanukkah

And for the tenth anniversary, they saw The War of the Roses? :-)

JAKH

Unemployed ad exec Danny Devito is assigned by unemployment office to teach remedial adult education classes to failing recruits at an army base while trying to to be a good divorced Dad to his daughter. Also Mark Wahlberg & Gregory Hines.

Chris B.

It's an absolutely awful movie to include IMO, especially for a Father's Day poll.

Gábor Árki

I think it would count. The father and son arc is important in the movie, even though it is not the main aspect of the story. Still a much better fit than several other entries.

SEAN ƴü KAY

Captain fantastic is very underrated

James UK

Father Goose has my vote.

Clarence Newman

Over The Top is still in the running! Come on, Hawk! Do it for your mildly-obnoxious son!

Clarence Newman

Those ratings are misleading. No one knows how to grade a film where the main characters are Hawk, Blaster, Smasher, Mad Dog and Grizzly. It's an Emperor's Clothes kind of thing. If you can't look past the fat, naked body, then you're just not one of the cool kids.

Clarence Newman

I reluctantly have to add, though......Guess Who's Coming To Dinner is neither fat nor naked. A great film that once again (after In The Heat Of The Night) shows why Poitier was/is so revered.

Clarence Newman

Rocky with arm-wrestling. It's clunky and cheesy but sometimes those are the most fun to watch.

Clarence Newman

I would say you're going Over The Top about Over The Top, but my protest would be somewhat Over The Top. Plus I love Over The Top.

Clarence Newman

OK, I've detected some heinousness in the thread and feel compelled to retort. I just read that Cassie was going to put A PERFECT WORLD on the poll, but removed it when she realised it involved the kidnapping of a child. Cassie, Cassie, Cassie. You've done yourself out of a doozy by focusing on the scary word and ignoring the fact that kidnapping is not always kidnapping. Or it might technically be kidnapping but not necessarily the bad kind. Sometimes it's actually "liberation" (if the parents suck as parents) and sometimes, as in this film, it's more like the kid being "benevolently borrowed" and taken on an adventure where he gets to do all sorts of cool stuff before going home to ice cream and therapy. Remember now, Tom Cruise kidnapped Dustin Hoffman in Rain Man and you LOVED that movie, so stop being a woose-lizard and watch A Perfect World already. (*woose-lizard - a term you would understand if you had watched the Star Trek: TNG episode "Identity Crisis" and the accompanying interview with the actors who played the woose-lizards. Don't worry, though. You'll catch it on your next TNG run after Game of Thrones and Picard.)

Clarence Newman

Critics did acclaim Over The Top as crap, but critics generally suck. Having said that, I would not be mad if Guess Who's Coming To Dinner won. Tracy, Poiter and Hepburn are almost Stallone-like in their superbness.

Flounder

Well, you convinced me to watch A Perfect World at least. Otherwise Paper moon is my first choice and second choice is The Wrestler.

Matt

Oh god The Wrestler is not a film i thought I'd see on this channel but I'd be so happy to get a reaction for it, fantastic film

Clarence Newman

My time zone is well discriminated against. I have to stay up to all hours on these polls because if I don't, a crap film will surge ahead. By crap film I mean anything that is not on my list. I think Cassie does it on purpose, so my questionable offerings can be given the bum's rush while I'm unconscious.

Matt

My Dad took me to see The Wrestler when I was 16 🤣

Gábor Árki

Maybe knowing that it stars young Kevin Costner, with Laura Dern and Clint Eastwood, and also directed by Clint Eastwood would help sway her the other way. Although probably not the best match for Father's Day, but frankly there are already several less fitting entries on these polls. Also, given I would like to see that reaction, it would most likely end up being among the last third anyway.

Andrew Taylor

How can we be squandering Billy Elliott here?

Richard Maurer

Whoever’s convincing Cassie not to watch films for “reasons” needs to rethink their priorities. A Perfect World, The Fly, and Evil Dead are all fine for Cassie to watch.

Richard Maurer

Clarence - The critics were right this time.

Richard Maurer

Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner is a pre-80’s film. It was doomed from the start here.

Richard Maurer

Like Paper Moon it’s a pre-80’s film so it doesn’t have a shot here. I’m starting to think they put pre-80’s films on these polls just to torture the people who love them ;-)

Ted Whalen

Please tell me that you are not trying to equate the story line of Tom Cruise kidnapping Dustin Hoffman to Kevin Costners character kidnapping an eight year old boy. I don’t think that the mother thought her son was just being borrowed” and taken on a fun adventure. The comment about the eight year old being able to do cool stuff before going home to ice cream and therapy……wow (smh).

LukeG84

I was referring to that whole period of time around the 80s. I probably could have worded it better.

Clarence Newman

I'm not, Ted. I'm advising Cassie not to be afraid of the film just because she read that it features a 'kidnapped child'. The rest is playful hyperbollix. We are talking about a fictional kidnapped child, after all.

Clarence Newman

Plus which, when it comes to the kidnapping, Costner never has any bad intentions towards the kid. I could say more, but then we'd be into spoilers.

Ted Whalen

I think that Cassie would have a real hard time with the storyline. I believe that she has two sons that are about the same age as the boy in this movie. Cassie typically will immerse herself into the movie characters (in this case both the mother and the kidnapped boy). I think that this is one of the reasons her reactions are so good. I just think that this strikes to close to home for her, and that it would be a painful watch.

Clarence Newman

That's a fair point, Ted, but (my hyperbolic tendencies not withstanding) that's why I likened it to Rain Man. Cassie has a special needs sister so Rain Man was a tough watch for her. Ultimately, though....it was also a very rewarding watch and a film she was glad she'd seen. You're right that the subject matter would hit close to home, but remember that she's already watched "Prisoners", where Hugh Jackman runs around the entire time looking for kids who've been kidnapped by a bona fide madman. I would never recommend THAT film or any like it to Cassie (I don't like seeing her distressed), but in my opinion A Perfect World doesn't come close. Again, I can't say too much as to why because I don't want to spoil it, but for the most part, Cassie would not just be fine watching it, I believe she'd be entertained. Also important to reiterate, I've put this across to Cassie in a light way because it's a fictional story, something I wouldn't have done with true life. It's a very entertaining film about a subject that Cassie has a mother's natural jitters over, but Prisoners it is NOT and I don't think she should miss out on one of Costner's best roles because she thinks it is. I appreciate your comment, by the way. Sometimes I need to explain how my mind works.

Ted Whalen

Clarence- all good points!

Joe J

Remember Cassie watched "Ransom" also. I think she can handle "A Perfect World", lol.

Clay F

The first place The Wrestler and the second place Kramer vs Kramer will go to the championship poll. The question is will the 3rd place go. 4th place won't but 3rd place could. Currently, there is a battle for 3rd place. CURRENT VOTES Over the Top (1987) -- 134 Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner (1967) --130

Just Plain Bob

Clarence, how can you be so right about some things (like “A Perfect World”, “The World’s Fastest Indian”, and “Every Which Way But Loose”) and so wrong about others (“Over the Top” and “Cannonball Run”)? Have you been tested for possible multiple personalities?

Just Plain Bob

Joe, you’re exactly right. “Ransom” was MUCH more of a child in jeopardy film than “A Perfect World.” The other issue is that they’re both mainstream movies, meaning there’s virtually no chance that children will be depicted as coming to permanent harm.

Just Plain Bob

Yep. Younger generations live in deathly fear of being exposed to anything from the DARK AGES (defined as any time before they were born and history finally started mattering).

Clarence Newman

I'm like a chimp in the zoo, Bob, I have my good days and bad days. If you throw me a banana, I might throw you one back. But wear something washable because it's just as likely to be faeces.

Cole Jennett

Richard, I don’t think from reading her post about it in the Extra Butter tier, that there was any outside influence over her omitting it. It seems to be all her in this case. In fact, I think almost every comment about it has been encouraging her to reconsider.

Richard Maurer

I agree Bob, but I feel obligated to add they could say pretty much the same about the old people who think no good films have been made since the early 2000’s - and they’d be right.

K, Zachary

The Wrestler I actually liked. I watched it with my buddy. We both really liked it. Guess Who's Coming To Dinner (1967) was just too good to pass up on.

Just Plain Bob

Yep. There’s been great films in every generation. I do worry, though, about the propensity of modern Hollywood to simply paint the screen with CGI and call it a film. I’m looking at you, Marvel - at least since the last Avengers movie (with the exception of Spider-Man). It’s gone from another tool in the toolbox to a crutch, IMO.

kaiielle

I'm so thrilled to see Kramer vs. Kramer has a chance. ❤️

bgb1975 (Brian)

I hope you didn't hurt your toe with that mic-drop, Joe!

Clarence Newman

Yup, it's on my list. It seems to have vanished over the years, but I remember it being a really big deal when it came out.

Clarence Newman

Oh hell yeah! Why didn't I think of that? It's even been one of my PaF's!

Clarence Newman

It does. Cutler calls him 'Hawks', but Cutler's a douche. The Smasher established the correct name early on, though: "Are you Hawk?" "Well, I..." "I said, are you HAWK?"

Dan M

As long as it’s within the top 2, it will go to the final poll. Then we’ll really need to hope it picks up voters that voted for the movies that didn’t make it to the final poll. 🤞🤞🤞

Clarence Newman

Yeah, but he got to make out with Dolly Parton. High five!

Aaron Mann

Wow, Perfect World would have been a great choice. But sadly, I don't think it would have won anyway.

Clarence Newman

The Wrestler is even better if you've also seen Beyond The Mat, which is a fly-on-the-wall documentary about the WWF (now WWE). Brutal sport to be involved in.

Richard Maurer

Luke - Sorry, I was replying to to Clarence, forgot to put his name on the comment.

Chris Thom

Did you watch it on your channel?

kaiielle

CT - a Patreon exclusive.

Clay F

CURRENT VOTES (for 3rd) (difference of one vote) --Over the Top (1987) = 139 --Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner (1967) = 138 Will greasy Stallone beat Poitier, Spencer Tracy, and Katharine Hepburn? The top 2 or 3 advance to the championship poll.

John Liebling

I'd love for Cassie and Carly to react to Robert Downey Jr as Charlie Chaplain. Charlie's real daughter played the part of Charlie's mum in the movie. And a very romantic musical called "Oklahoma" Great songs, great romantic chemistry between the two leads.

Mario Ramirez

I voted for Over the Top because in the end I want to see a friendly competition between Cassie and Carly

Gray

Although it's not going to win this time Billy Eilliot would be a cracking reaction.

MAV293 (MARK)

"The Wrestler" is an incredible film just not one I would choose for Father's Day.

John Cranberry

As much as I want Cassie to watch Over the Top, I voted for Kramer vs. Kramer. If Lock Up had been on here, I would have voted for that.

Clarence Newman

Lock Up's a good one too. It could go on the next sports poll because they play some righteous American football. Kind of like Bad News Bears with shivs and clotheslines.

Clarence Newman

Very interesting insight into the difficulty wrestlers have maintaining family relationships, though. The part in "Beyond The Mat" (WWE Documentary) where Jake "The Snake" Roberts and his father literally can't think of anything to say to each other is heartbreaking.

Clarence Newman

Cassie would win. All those times she's fake punched a bad guy, slammed her hand down on the bed because she's mad or done an air push-up to block something scary on the screen....she must have arms like Stallone by now.

Clarence Newman

He's not greasy in Over The Top, Clay. Oily, yes.

Chitown Livingston

Father Goose won't win... but you'll have to watch it sometime, perhaps with your family and not broadcast it. Great movie with Cary Grant (the Filthy Beast), Leslie Caron (Miss Goodie Two Shoes), and Trevor Howard (the Big Bad Wolf). Hilarious but also serious - World War 2 spotter on a Pacific island at the beginning of the war.

Clay F

You mean like the oily sax player in "The Lost Boys"?

Clay F

“The top 2 or 3 from both polls will go to a championship poll.” The close battle below for 3rd place only matters if 3rd place (and not 4th place) goes to the championship poll. Will oily Stallone prevail? CURRENT VOTES 1. The Wrestler (2008) – 201 2. Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) – 188 3. Over the Top (1987) – 145 4. Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner (1967) – 144 5. Billy Elliot – 108 6. The Judge (2014) – 106 7. Father Goose (1964) – 95 8. Paper Moon (1973) – 71 9. Captain Fantastic (2016) – 58 I may change my vote from The Wrestler (2008) to 3 or 4. Good choices in this poll. Cassie, keep next-to-last place "Paper Moon" (1973) on your radar. Tatum O'Neal won Oscar for Best Supporting Actress. She was only 10. 3 years later, she was the pitcher in Bad News Bears (1976) you reacted to.

Clay F

Current Votes -- Over the Top (1987) lead increases from 1 to 4 in the last 2 hrs. *Over the Top (1987) = 149 *Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner (1967) = 145

Clarence Newman

Yeah, but with Shakespearean dialogue thrown in.

Jay Jay Reyes

Cassie, I know you are iffy about a Perfect World, you need to watch that movie with your dad. I guarantee it'll be one of your favorite movies of all time!!!!!!!!