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PR 1-300 Poll 1 of 2 (Patreon)

Published:
2025-07-23 20:59:53
Imported:
2026-06

Poll

PR 1-300 Poll 1 of 2

  • The English Patient (1996) 104
  • The Birdcage (1996) 335
  • Empire of the Sun (1987) 213
  • Midnight Run (1988) 298
  • Innerspace (1997) 251
  • Spies Like Us (1985) 204
  • Mystic River (2003) 242
  • Top Secret! (1984) 245
  • The Taking of Pelham 123 (1974) 190
  • 2025-07-23
  • —2025-07-26
  • 2082 votes
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Content

Yesterday I did a live drawing for 2 polls from The Popcorn Request site with numbers 1-300. I think we got a good mix of genres, years and most-least requested.

This is Poll #1, make sure to vote on Poll #2 as well!

I think this will hopefully be another way to find hidden gems!

The top 3 from each poll will face slash off in a final poll in a few days!

**multiple votes allowed!

Comments

Stick Figure Studios

Shoot. This is a toughie because aside from there being multiple films on here that I love (like INNERSPACE, MYSTIC RIVER, THE TAKING OF PELHAM 1 2 3 and TOP SECRET), MIDNIGHT RUN was one of my five titles I suggested when I won trivia night and I always submit it as my pick a flick choice, so it obviously has my vote, but since EMPIRE OF THE SUN (another one of my favorite films) did not win the Spielberg poll, I want to vote for it here too. I don't know which film I prefer to win.

Gray

Empire of The Sun gets a second chance!

LukeG84

The Birdcage, all the way. Cassie would adore this movie. Robin Williams and Nathan Lane, need I say more!

Macabre Movie Maniac

Not The English Patient, Cassie. Elaine Benes is completely right lol

Jake McNulty

I'm going with Empire of the Sun, Midnight Run, Top Secret! and Taking of Pelham 123.

Robert da Spruce

My vote goes for Top Secret with Val Kilmer RIP

Jake McNulty

Don't you just love multiple vote polls?

Clarence Newman

Voted for Inner Space, Top Secret and Taking of Pelham 123. I watched the first one a month or so ago and it's good fun. Top Secret is a Naked Gun-style film, so not sure if Cassie would like. I haven't watched Pelham 123 in years but I remember it being a great heist movie. The bad guy is Quint from Jaws.

Stick Figure Studios

I know. I was so pleased... until I also saw MIDNIGHT RUN also up there.

Stick Figure Studios

I'm going with your first two choices and I honestly don't know which one I would prefer win.

Scott S.

Top Sercet is Val Kilmer's debut movie

Brent Petty

Mystic River, hands down.

Bryan David

A lot of good choices, but there can be only one....and it's "Midnight Run". It's not even a close call ...IMHO. Easily one of my favorite Robert DeNiro films. So much fun!

Blake Evans

Oh yes come on The Birdcage! Still one of the funniest movies I’ve ever seen. And on the opposite end Mystic River just guts me.

Shehab Dawoud

Looks like Empire is already out of the race, so it should be easy for you

MikeLL

Yep, that's a pretty easy choice!

Stick Figure Studios

Man, that didn't take long. Okay then. Throwing my weight behind MIDNIGHT RUN.

Mike Vickers

"Top Secret" stars Val Kilmer and is from the Zucker Brothers ... Enough said.

Joe J

Pretty average film IMO.

Dan M

I’ll be completely happy with either Midnight Run or The Bird Cage. Both are excellent comedies with fantastic performances by Robert DeNiro, Charles Gordon, and John Ashton ( who you recently saw in Beverly Hills Cop) in Midnight - and Robin Williams, Nathan Lane, and a completely over the top Hank Azaria (“are you afraid of my Guatemalan-ness?”) in The Bird Cage.

MikeLL

Mystic River and Spies Like Us are my choices!

Cory H

Elaine was the first thing that came to mind when I saw this entry!

Above Average Dave

TOP SECRET: "I know a little German." Also, MIDNIGHT RUN has Cassie written all over it. There's a line in that one by Dennis Farina's character, Jimmy Ferano, that's not suitable for the list, I quote all the time, but much, much less than I'd like to. EDITED: Should be Jimmy Serrano - nice catch on my misuse of vocabules by Shehab!

Erik Locquiao

Cassie needs to catch up on the Predator movies (Predator 2, Alien vs Predator, Alien vs Predator: Requiem, Predators, and Killer of Killers) with Predator Badlands coming out.

Nick Ireland

Mystic River and the Birdcage

K, Zachary

I am guessing now we probably should have watched it. We were watching your reaction to Bringing Up Baby. She left up to me I wanted to continue watching the movie. So we did. We always thought you would love The Birdcage its extremely funny. However there are lots of good movies on here. I know which ever one you do, it will be great.

Stick Figure Studios

MIDNIGHT RUN Is one of my favorite films that I've been pushing it for years. I even picked it as one of my five submissions when I won trivia night.

Kit Taylor

Whatever happens I hope you watch The Birdcage eventually. It’s on par with Mrs. Doubtfire for talent (Robin Williams) and roll on the floor laughter.

Stick Figure Studios

MIDNIGHT RUN Is an excellent choice. It's like a perfect movie. I've seen it dozens of times over the years and I have yet to find a single flaw. I actually submitted it as one of my picks when I won trivia night.

RX2904

Midnight Run my fave De Niro acting job of them all.

Shehab Dawoud

If Midnight Run ends up winning the whole thing, it could be a fun one to do with Carly. It's like Planes, Trains and Automobiles.. only with a criminal element to it!

Jennifer Medicus

Happy to see Midnight Run on here. I didn't think people even remembered that film. My father hated Charles Grodin but dang he loved that movie.

GomezAddams

Wow, all good ones. 🎥🧝‍♀️🍿🛏👏🫶

Jordan Murphy

Ohhhh The Birdcage is one of my all-time favorite movies!!!

Joe J

I'm sad she didn't pull "Team America - World Police". 😂

Natalie Strickland

Oh I love the Birdcage! Robin Williams and Nathan Lane are so perfect in it!!! <3

Stick Figure Studios

Yes. I have mentioned that almost every time I've suggested the film. Carly would love it too.

Canadianant

And we're off..... I'm really interested to see where things go from here even surprised a bit in the early running. This really is a wild grouping

Shehab Dawoud

Jimmy Ferano? Is he the cousin of Jimmy Serrano?

Stick Figure Studios

He's really good in it and it was, for its time, an unusual role for him.

Above Average Dave

Love MIDNIGHT RUN. I remember seeing it and thinking, "This is such a transparent plot, I shouldn't be laughing this much." Shows how a simple concept and be worked to perfection with good writing and great writing. I mean, Grodin could've played this way more cloying or obnoxious, but he skirts the line of both. Also, one of De Niro's more understated performances where he's not yet playing the Robet De Niro part announcing in every scene that he's ROBERT DE NIRO(!).

Above Average Dave

Ugh. As they say in D.C. under oath, I "misremembered" his name. See, now I want to say that line again 🤣

YodatheHobbit

Realizing right now that it's 2pm PST, and that around 6pm when everyone who doesn't use a PC or the Patreon app during work hours gets home a different film will likely be in the lead.

Farbod

Spies Like Us might just be the funniest film ever made.

Above Average Dave

Combining those two into a single film would be genius, btw.

JB

The one I think she would like the most is The English Patient but has the lowest votes, I think that would be a good one to watch with Carly.

Scott S.

I believe so, I could be wrong

Above Average Dave

She would That would be a pure Cassie-Carly romance watch.

Ted Whalen

Dave- 100% agree about Midnight Run! I think that Cassie will love the Jack Walsh character (she will also probably like seeing John Ashton/ Marvin Dorfler). Jimmy Serrano had some pretty good one-liners.

Maisie

Oh please Empire of the Sun!!!

Scott S.

Top Secret was 1984 willow was 1988 Real genius 1985 is another good movie

HappySad

Birdcage! Birdcage! Birdcage!

Maria Torres

Yes!! I was so reluctant to watch it, and my sister pulled me to the VCR and said: "I swear to you that you will love this movie." As always she was right, and we have been tossing quotes from it to each other ever since!

Stick Figure Studios

I'm voting for it and MIDNIGHT RUN. I'm not sure the former has much chance, but the latter might.

Stick Figure Studios

It is seriously one of the most under-discussed and underappreciated movies of the 1980s.

Larry Darrell

Dadgom this Poll is stacked. Voted for… The Birdcage Empire of the Sun Innerspace Spies Like Us Top Secret! The Taking of Pelham One Two Three Voted for two in the other one.

Stick Figure Studios

@Ted: I mentioned John Ashton's character in MIDNIGHT RUN specifically in my comment on the BEVERLY HILLS COP reaction

Keith Brown

Spies Like Us is the writing and directing team doing a salute/homage to the Bob Hope/Bing Crosby road movies of the 40's. Director John Landis loaded this movie with cameos of fellow directors and film makers of the era.

Johnny

Midnight Run is such a great movie - Cassie will love it for sure. Top Secret is hilarious and a classic, so I hope she watches that one also.

Dean Holt

Voted for InnerSpace, but could end up changing to Midnight Run if it doesn’t look like InnerSpace is going to win. But quite nice surprise that The English Patient is in last at the moment.

Scott

it should be a crime to have Spies Like Us and Top Secret in the same poll

JONATHAN REDFERN WILLIAMS

I would literally prefer Cassie to watch the Seinfeld episode, "The English Patient" than the actual movie The English Patient (1996). I'm sorry but that film is just overlong, boring dross that, for some reason, beat out Fargo (1996) to the Best Picture Oscar!

JONATHAN REDFERN WILLIAMS

On a more positive note; Thank you Cassie for letting Empire of the Sun (1987) have another chance!!!

Stick Figure Studios

I hadn't seen it since I first watched it in the theater, so I tried to revisit it again recently and couldn't even finish it.

Henry Graham

Seeing The Birdcage and Midnight Run tied for the lead, and you know something, I'm pretty happy with it going either way. Both films are a reminder that the studios used to know how to make great mainstream comedies. A lost art.

Tara ✨💫

Come on people!! We know how much Cassie loves Gene Hackman, but in a comedy? Then throw in Robin Williams and Nathan Lane… The Birdcage just has to win

Just Plain Bob

Comparing an episode of “Seinfeld” to “The English Patient” is absurd. Seinfeld was well written, engaging and entertaining. “The English Patient” is what I would watch if all the paint was done drying and the grass was done growing, if ritual suicide wasn’t an option.

Joe J

Not really getting the love for Midnight Run. Just average 80's fare in my book.

Stick Figure Studios

I also thought that it was nice to see, but alas It looks like it will be strike two for that film. She may have to do it as a PPOTM.

Just Plain Bob

Real Genius was also before Willow and, IMO, the best showcase of Kilmer’s comedic talent. He absolutely carries that movie. Fantastic performance.

Chris Thom

Someone was uber dramatic about Innerspace winning the other day so I voted for that. Birdcage would be fun. And Mystic River is a dark classic.

Stick Figure Studios

Interesting. You are the first person I've ever encountered who has seen the film and did not love it or think it was excellent.

shaneth138

Mystic River is the best one here.

JONATHAN REDFERN WILLIAMS

I recently purchased the official Lego Seinfeld set, of Jerry's apartment and minifigures of Jerry, Elaine, George, Kramer and Newman!

Bill Isaacs

Bird Cage is funny, but I would prefer Empire of the Sun.

Scott S.

That's a very fun movie

Just Plain Bob

They should do one of Kramer’s apt with optional “levels”, Merv Griffin Show set and sleeping drawers for Japanese guests.

JONATHAN REDFERN WILLIAMS

I'm pretty sure Cassie will see it one day. At the last package opening, I sent her a parcel with a classic poll suggestion of five movies, one of which was Empire of the Sun (1987). When Cassie read that title out, she then said "Oooh, I want to see that one!". So I think there is hope that that classic movie will one day be seen!

Stick Figure Studios

P.S. Finally got a chance to watch your live stream from yesterday, Cassie, and was very pleased that the MIDNIGHT RUN drawing caught your attention, but a little hurt that you thought it was Choof that's been pushing for that film all this time instead of me... I guess unless Choof has also been wanting that one in particular (in which case it speaks well of his taste). :-)

bknsty14

Mystic River is such a good movie. That is one that she has to see at some point. Best picture Best director Best actor Best supporting actor Fantastic cast.

Michael G

I am so glad to see The Birdcage leading the poll right now.

baz0348

Went with spies like us loved that movie growing up 3rd favourite chevy chase movie. Fletch and fletch lives probably take 1st and 2nd spot 4th caddyshack 5th three amigos then national lampoon's afterwards.

Mark Vaderr

That was a down year for the Oscars. I still don't know why people have such a huge love affair with Fargo. Nice acting, but just an average movie.

Mark Vaderr

I'm all in on The Birdcage. This movie was missing from the Gene Hackman poll that Cassie had up a few months ago. Hilarious movie. Nathan Lane should've gotten an Oscar nomination for his performance.

Sean

I do love Midnight Run, but Innerspace is more of a fun film.

Stick Figure Studios

FARGO "average?" I'm guessing then that you weren't around in '96. The cinematic landscape may have gotten a lot "quirkier" and more diverse since then, but the film was anything but "average" when it came out.

Tara ✨💫

It doesn't look like The English Patient is going to win, but Cassie, please put it on your list. You recently reacted to a movie which you described as "a sweeping romantic drama" This movie fits that category! The movie was nominated for 12 Academy Awards and took home 9, making it one of the most awarded movies of the 90's. It also won The Golden Globe for Best Picture and Best Director. Major awards: Best Picture Best Director (Anthony Minghella) Best Supporting Actress (Juliette Binoche) Best Cinematography Best Film Editing Best Original Score (Gabriel Yared) Best Production Design Best Costume Design Best Sound

Shehab Dawoud

There’s no chance of it winning though, so why not just vote Midnight Run?

Uncle Phoenix

Btw. Since One of Cassie’s is called Patrick can we call the other one…idk,…Bob?

Richard Maurer

Top Secret! and The Taking of Pelham 123 are not getting the votes they deserve. Please rectify this injustice immediately! I did say please. ;-)

Stick Figure Studios

I echo Shehab's sentiments. I also love INNERSPACE, but it doesn't have a prayer. MIDNIGHT RUN could actually win. Why not help it?

Old As Dirt Bert

...and yet, I wanted the the airplane to hit Almásy so the darned thing could end.

Old As Dirt Bert

I want the one that will be the most fun for Cassie (and hopefully Carly) to watch - Birdcage.

Maria Torres

For me it was primarily the screenplay, which incorporates humor, character development, great byplay with Grodin, de Niro and Ashton specifically, but also the wonderful contributions from Yaphet Kotto, Joe Pantoliano and, oh, oh, oh, leave us never to forget the late, great Dennis Farina. There's intelligence, even in the mistakes the characters make, and an emphasis on the importance of empathy. And with all that, it's funny! Those are my thoughts, anyway.

Dan M

“Is this moron number 1? Put moron number 2 on the phone.”

Dan M

I did the same thing, except I voted for Midnight Run instead of The Taking of…

bgb1975 (Brian)

Sweet! The Birdcage and Midnight Run are the top two!

Larry Darrell

I like Midnight Run, but I gotta draw the line somewhere. At the moment I’d prefer The Birdcage over Midnight Run, but will love either. The Birdcage has had less love on this channel in the past, so that’s my underdog. Hell, this whole Poll is full of underdogs!!

Smiley

I'm with you. That movie is more of an arduous task than an enjoyable experience.

To Wa

Done did it. Please consider a vote for Midnight Run, too.

Smiley

Did you guys miss the "multiple votes allowed" part? I voted for Innerspace, Birdcage, Midnight Run and Spies Like Us.

Larry Darrell

It’s an 11 letter anagram. No matter which way it’s spelled, it still says… Good For Cass. ;-)

To Wa

Ditto all the positives on Midnight Run! Directed by the guy who did Beverly Hills Cop. Great cast! "You guys couldn't deliver a quart of milk!"

Jason Rogers

Innerspace came out in 1987 mot 1997

Larry Darrell

I wonder how many people on here have actually seen the 1974 version of The Taking of Pelham One Two Three. I’m guessing 108.

Stick Figure Studios

I didn't miss it myself (I voted for both MIDNIGHT RUN and EMPIRE OF THE SUN). I just wasn't sure if Sean was aware.

To Wa

And South Park: Bigger Longer Uncut!

Maria Torres

I can't add the follow up, because that's a spoiler, but you know what it is, To Wa!

thebeefmaster

I voted for "The Birdcage" 300 times.

Stick Figure Studios

@Maria: it is also surprisingly emotional at times... Not to mention it has exciting action scenes... and don't forget Danny Elfman's banging score!

Philip Alan

Midnight Run for me and the other cool cat here please. kthanksbye.

Stick Figure Studios

They do allow multiple votes in this poll, so you could vote for both, Larry.

Richard Maurer

To Wa - done, my picks aren’t going to win anyway.

Jerrod Acree

Birdcage all the way for the #1 spot. Guaranteed!

Maria Torres

I did multiples, a lot of these choices are favorites of my family and me.

Rick Rodriguez

Why are these polls so CRUEL? Top Secret vs Midnight Run vs. The Birdcage? And Taking, Mystic, Innerspace and Spies?? Cmon! I can't choose. I'M OUT!

Andrew Heller

Birdcage is actually really good and i think she would enjoy it

Rick Rodriguez

It's the remake with Alicia Silverstone, Jeremy London. and Sinbad.

JohnnyUtah

Those are the 3 I voted, for inner space is very underrated as is sci-fi comedy in general.

Sean

Because Innerspace is more family friendly fun.

Sean

Who knows what will happen in the poll. Why would I not support the film I think is the better option for a reaction.

Rick Rodriguez

Its hard to get the balance. Dante was good at that.

Sean

Oops. I didn’t realise it was multiple vote. But I’ll stick with just the Innerspace vote otherwise I’m just cancelling my own vote out.

Doc Larry/old geezer

Well, all I can say about the English. Patient is Elaine‘s reaction on Jerry Seinfeld show. That was more fun than the movie. The other choices are outstanding. They’ll all make for interesting reactions.

Larry Darrell

Really doubt it’s gonna matter at this point. Midnight Run and Birdcage are very likely going to the Final Poll. The matter at hand now is planning a Top Secret Innerspace mission to stop Eastwood on the Mystic River.

Maria Torres

True on all counts, it is emotional, and you can't go wrong with an Elfman score.

KauaiKeith

In these times we need a good comedy. Robin Williams all the way! Mystic River is a fantastic movie - Sean Penn's best.

KauaiKeith

Empire of the Sun should be on the Steven Spielberg poll. Fantastic movie and very underrated.

Stick Figure Studios

Obviously you can support whatever reaction you want to see. There's nothing wrong with that and I certainly wasn't trying to say otherwise. Was just preparing you for the eventuality that INNERSPACE is not going to win, so, in a sense, it's a futile vote. That's why we thought you might consider supporting that other movie you mentioned that you like, because that one could actually happen... and in fact, it could happen precisely because you voted for it. That's all I'm saying.

Sam Hiraoka

Innerspace can't win these polls. Too bad.

Clay F

I voted these 5 (in order of preference): 1. Empire of the Sun 2. The English Patient (currently a distant last place) 3. The Birdcage (in the lead) 4. Mystic River 5. Midnight Run Empire of Sun (nom 6 Oscars) (Christian Bale, John Malkovich) has an outside chance to squeeze in at 3rd place but unlikely -- and unlikely would win in the final poll. I would be happy if The Birdcage, Mystic River, and Midnight Run were the top 3 to advance. The PR 1-300 random selection gave us two good polls.

Clay F

The English Patient (1996) (WWII) = great movie. Ralph Fiennes.

Peter Dillard

Though I prefer the original 'La Cage aux Folles', the Birdcage is an excellent remake thanks to the cast.

Andrew Rose

I'd rather watch Mystic Pizza again then see Mystic River for a second time. Was it a good movie? maybe.. but it was a horrible way to spend 2 hours.

Clay F

“The English Patient” (1996) (Romance/War) (WWII) = my 2nd choice in the poll. A gripping movie everyone should watch at least once. Ralph Fiennes, Kristin Scott Thomas, Willem Dafoe, Colin Firth. Juliette Binoche is beautiful in the movie. “The English Patient” (1996). Nominated for 12 Oscars. Won a massive 9 Oscars including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Writing, Best Cinematography, Best Score, Best Art Direction, Best Costume Design, Best Sound, Best Film Editing. Juliette Binoche won Best Supporting Actress Oscar. Ralph Fiennes nom for Best Actor Oscar. Kristin Scott Thomas nom for Best Actress Oscar.

Javier Hernandez

I love the "English Patient" for the sheer scope of the story. The Birdcage is fine but it is not best or the most entertaining movie on the list. Also, many of the jokes depend on a certain amount of bigotry towards the gay community and people of color. The film aged as well as "Coming to America" . "Inner space" is far more charming and "Empire of the Sun" is just visually glorious. To be hones I'd rather see "Mystic Pizza" than "Mystic River". I think "Spies Like Us" and "Top Secret!" should be in a 80's comedy poll that includes "Real Genius" and "Dr Detroit".

Clay F

Looks like voting patrons are going for Mystic River. Currently in 4th place only 3 votes behind 3rd-place Top Secret. The top 3 advance. The current top 4 1. The Birdcage -- 248 2. Midnight Run - 219 3. Top Secret! - 183 4. Mystic River - 180 I do much prefer Empire of the Sun and The English Patient over Mystic River.

Clay F

My top 2 choices: Empire of the Sun (visually stunning) and The English Patient. Those 2 are a step above the remaining choices. Midnight Run is funny. Good point about Birdcage possibly not aging that well.

Clay F

Yeah, it got 4th and only 5 votes behind Duel. 3rd - Duel - 243 votes 4th - Empire of the Sun - 238 votes.

Clay F

Empire of the Sun performed fairly well in the Spielberg Poll. 4th place (of the 12 choices) only 5 votes behind Duel. 3rd - Duel - 243 votes 4th - Empire of the Sun - 238 votes.

Walter

Top Secret! is my favorite of this type of comedy. I'd love to see a reaction some day. The Birdcage is very funny.

Choof

Really hoping for Midnight Run

Clay F

Looks like Midnight Run will be in the top 3 and thus will advance.

fastecp1

I didn't even see this poll up there. I need to start reading things more clearly. I will pick Mystic River and Midnight Run, not because they're on top of the list with votes, but because they're the best two movies up here. Looks like Birdcage has this one anyway.

Clay F

Innerspace has a decent chance to finish 3rd and thus advance. The three movies fighting for 3rd place are Inner Space, Mystic River, and Top Secret.

fastecp1

I have never seen The English Patient, and that is probably what is happening with many of these movies. People don't pick them because they don't know them. I know I have been guilty of that. And then there are movies like "Spies Like Us," which I have seen so many times that I couldn't watch it again. And I don't even think it's that good.

thansen

It won't win but Taking of Pelham 123 is my favorite. Hard to believe it was directed by the same director as Jaws the Revenge.

Clay F

I liked "Spies Like Us" back in the day.

Clay F

The three in a dead heat for the coveted 3rd slot to advance to the final poll: Top Secret Inner Space Mystic River Only one of those three will advance.

Ted Whalen

The movie Sack Lunch was the better option.

Stick Figure Studios

I was just thinking that if both TAXI DRIVER and MIDNIGHT RUN advance (which it looks like they will), that'll be two great films showcasing two radically different performances by DeNiro.

Clay F

Both will advance. My best guess as to what the final results of the final poll will be: 1. Sin City (winner) 2. Taxi Driver (maybe she will react to 2nd place) 3. The Birdcage 4. Midnight Run 5. Cruel Intentions

Clarence Newman

I have voted for both. And Larry.....I've seen Pelham 123 but a long time ago. My memory impression tells me it's a really good movie.

Richard Maurer

Cassie reacting to Sin City and Taxi Driver would be the best possible outcome for me. But whatever, as long as Sin City wins.

Shreddy

Mystic River is great. Definitely not a feel good story.... but great acting and writing. And directing by Clint Eastwood. IMDb score 7.9. Which is very high, and deservedly so. Won 2 Oscars too (for acting)

JPDotCom23

Come on Mystic River and Midnight Run

Clay F

Richard -- ditto. I am partial to Taxi Driver but love Sin City.

Grad

Surprised to see a movie I've never heard of (Birdcage) in the lead. Not sure I trust the patrons with this one.

Stick Figure Studios

@Clay: Interesting. The opposite for me. I like SIN CITY a fair amount, but consider TAXI DRIVER to be essential.

Clay F

Funny movie. Robin Williams. Gene Hackman.

A Very SAXY Century

It's always fun to see and participate in these polls. But here's an interesting thought. Poles have a tendency to favour the most popular and better-known pictures. Perhaps you should consider a reverse poll where the least voted on picture makes your list. What this would do is help you discover some of the more obscure pictures, the ones which may be gems but are not well known by most people. I'm not saying you should do this every time, but once in a while. It would probably help the Popcorn universe discover interesting pictures that no one knows about.

Joe J

She offers the monthly Pick-a-flick for that.

David

So the Movie with 9 Academy awards including best picture is last in votes. Its a sad day in popcornville.

Clay F

That's what I was thinking.

Clay F

Still close, but looks like Innerspace (1997) will secure 3rd place to advance, with Top Secret and Mystic River losing out. Yet, this somewhat moot because I don't see any of those 3 having a decent chance to finish well in the final poll.

Mark Vaderr

Movies that win Best Picture don't always impress the masses. If there was a poll taken here for Cassie to watch "Shakespeare In Love" or "Saving Private Ryan", who do you think would win? Take a look at the 2nd 1-300 poll. The movie that is in that poll that also won Best Picture is currently in last place.

Stick Figure Studios

Nine? Jesus, I forgot how many Oscars that piece of tripe won.

Chris Thom

I just haven't seen it, to be honest. But I want to.

JPDotCom23

Serious??? Birdcage over Mystic River?

Anthony V Petty

Idk, I love when Cassie likes a film I enjoy, but generally I vote for a pic I think she will enjoy whether it’s a favorite of mine. I think her and Cassie would really enjoy The English Patient but alas maybe in another poll. Mystic River is another one that might give her mixed emotions but an overall good experience. The Birdcage is hilarious and I really believe she will love it.

Clay F

Many in the masses label Lawrence of Arabia and Chariots of Fire as pieces of tripe for similar criticisms as they do The English Patient.

Clay F

“The English Patient” (1996). Ralph Fiennes, Kristin Scott Thomas, Willem Dafoe, Colin Firth. Juliette Binoche is beautiful in this. She won Best Supporting Actress Oscar. Nominated for 12 Oscars. Ralph Fiennes nom for Best Actor Oscar. Kristin Scott Thomas nom for Best Actress Oscar. Won 9 Oscars including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Writing, Best Score, Best Cinematography, Best Art Direction, Best Costume Design, Best Sound, Best Film Editing.

Pop n Lock

both are extremely good

Richard Maurer

Top Secret! Was only seven votes from beating Innnerspace. Would have made the final poll more interesting for me if it did.

Richard Maurer

I’m wondering if the final will be multiple choice? The third placers might do better if it is. Otherwise, you’re right, none of them stand a chance.