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Cassie’s Picks Poll FINAL (Patreon)

Published:
2025-08-23 20:07:23
Edited:
2025-08-23 20:07:44
Imported:
2026-06

Poll

Cassie’s Picks Poll FINAL

  • The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011) 476
  • Lost in Translation (2003) 396
  • Donnie Brasco (1997) 204
  • The Man in the Iron Mask (1998) 306
  • 2025-08-23
  • —2025-08-26
  • 1382 votes
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Content

Here is our final poll! One vote, one opportunity..

Comments

Dan W

fuggetabout it

Edgar Gonzalez

Donnie brasco or the man with the iron mask... I'm really rooting for Donnie brasco tho (fingers crossed 🤞)

Jeff Rogers

If people voted based on what they thought Cassie would like instead of what they like, this list would be different.

Clarence Newman

C'maaaaahhn, you playdo-faced ex-Ghostbuster you. I need me a win over here.

Wally Hartshorn

I suspect “Lost in Translation” won’t win, but I really hope you eventually react to it. It’s a gem of a movie with a wonderful introspective vibe.

LukeG84

Joe Versus the Volcano didn’t make the cut so I’m out. I’ve seen all of these and none of them even come close.

Robert Jewell

Oh, good. My choice is doing well. Regarding The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, I really recommend the original version, but just can't recommend the Fincher version.

Mohammed Alshahrani

Why not all four? 😀 At least 3 of them are great (I wouldn't say which).

Tracey Mendenhall Porreca

I can't see a world in which Cassie is going to like Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. I'm wondering if that's why it's winning

Michael Bachman

Please consider including Local Hero in a Uplifting Movie Poll. Local Hero delivers.

Richard Maurer

Meh…….Man in the Iron Mask, I guess.

Just Plain Bob

I got you, Clarence. “Lost in Translation” got my vote, if only to prevent (temporarily) a reaction to the vastly inferior remake of GWTDT.

thansen

That was my pick, too.

Dan M

I’m only really familiar with two of these movies, The Man in the Iron Mask and Donnie Brasco. Of the two, I think you would definitely like Iron Mask better. Swashbuckling adventure, comedy, drama…and Leo. A winning combination all around. Looks like Lost in Translation has the popular vote though. So we may have to wait a bit longer for One for All, and All for One.

Jason Dolan

Donnie Brasco is the one I think Cassie will enjoy most

Art of Free Speech

Kind of on an off note, now that's it back to school, how about a back to school poll with things like Dangerous Minds, Lean on Me, MacFarland USA, Freedom Writers, Stand and Deliver, and/or The Great Debaters. I can't imagine Cassie wouldn't love all of these.

Jack

Lost in Translation! I’m also pleasantly surprised to see The Man in the Iron Mask currently in third, it would be my number two here.

Tim Weaver

Yea there seems to be a perverse want to feed her movies she won't like. I don't get it at all.

pickupthepieces

But then we would have had years of romcons and that's not what Cassie created the channel for.

Just Plain Bob

The original is so much better that they don’t even deserve comparison. Noomi Rapace’s Lisbeth Salander is iconic on a level with Sigourney Weaver’s Ripley in the Alien movies. Rooney Mara, on the other hand, looks like she’s struggling to stay awake.

Clarence Newman

I just checked my little black book, Richard, and you still owe me 3 favours for supporting Horror of Dracula. I would like to redeem one now, so please vote for Lost in Tranny.

Garrett Wilson

All classics on this one, although the best three are neck and neck.

Dan M

Same…except I’m rooting for Man in the Iron Mask.

Jeff Rogers

I think that's dismissive, her tastes have changed.. but seriously? The Man in the iron mask?

Clarence Newman

Don't worry, Tracey. Lost In Translation has surged ahead.

thansen

Probably enjoy Lost in Translation the most so picked that.

Clarence Newman

Appreciated, mate. Which reminds me. Cassie needs to watch World's Fastest Indian.

Milton Reduxed

Petition for the original Swedish 2009 Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (We know Cassie likes series so the Swedish movie also has 2 well-regarded sequels that continue the story) 👇

Richard Maurer

Right after those 6 Popcorn Requests picks you owe me, pal

Edgar Gonzalez

Well, it's to fate now, let's see what gets picked 👍

Richard Maurer

She picked all the films in these polls herself.

Just Plain Bob

Or maybe people voted for what they like. I hate the remake, personally. But I’m not going to impugn the character of the people that voted for it.

Jack

The top two are looking to be really, really close. Makes me think Cassie will be like they’re my picks, I’ll just watch both because I want to.

Clay F

She picked The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. "Cassie's Picks Poll" -- she could have chose (picked) a zillion different movies -- her picks -- what she wanted. From the near infinite options -- she chose (picked) TGWTDT. A Cassie pick. There was no limitation on her. No genre limitation. No time period limitation. It was her complete ballgame -- whatever she wanted. Cassie's Pick. Patrons can vote for one of Cassie's Picks.

Andrew Mote

Lost in Translation > Donnie Brasco > Dragon Tattoo > Man in Iron Mask

Clay F

I like your reasoning. I very much hope she reacts to top 2, which are looking to be my top 2.

Clarence Newman

Six??? Get outta heeeee. I'll give you two and only because I'm desperate. I just upvoted Evil Dead and The Fog on PR Requests, so gimme gimme.

Joel_C

Please watch the top two, both incredible films!!!!

Clay F

Ditto.

Richard Maurer

Those aren’t the ones I would have asked for.

Clay F

Lost in Translation > Dragon Tattoo > Donnie Brasco > Man in Iron Mask The current 1st place Lost in Translation has been my PAF. I also very much like the current 2nd place Dragon Tattoo. Hopefully, she will react to the top 2. I very much like the current last place Donnie Brasco. Great poll. I think she will like LiT the best.

Robert Jewell

In total agreement, Bob. Plus I think Fincher is so overrated.

Chad Laurence

Wtf ppl. Those two over Iron Mask? Smh lol.

Clarence Newman

Yeah, but I've already upvoted the ones you would've asked for. Quit welching.

Clay F

Lost by only 1% to Das Boot in poll. In the foreign movie poll FINAL last year (May 24, 2024): Das Boot (1981) – 35% The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2009) – 34% Train to Busan (2016) – 18% Gojira/Godzilla (1954) – 13%

Above Average Dave

"And the winner is....MOONSTRUCK!?! Oh My Gosh, guys. I did NOT see that coming! What a twist!" 🤪

Andrew Taylor

i really like dragon tattoo, theres just such a tough scene to get through its hard to vote for cassie to watch and she'll get way more out of LIT i feel

Clarence Newman

Two can play at that, my friend. When Love at First Bite beats HoD on a poll in October, I will have myself a chortle.

Clay F

She has watched much worse than that tough scene. She would be just fine with dragon tattoo. She would like the investigative aspects. Also, she likes having a villain to dislike. I voted LiT in part b/c my guess is she will like LiT best but more so b/c LiT is my overall preference. Yet, both dragon tattoo and donnie brasco are excellent for me. I thnk she would like donnie brasco.

Brian's Dog

The comments are going to be good for this one.

Richard Maurer

You might need to lie down and put a cold compress on your forehead.

Richard Maurer

I won’t be around to see it as I will have quit the channel at point.

FranciscoGios

TGWADT you haven't seen a hero like this before.

Joe J

Love at First Bite beating HoD in a poll....don't even utter something that heinous too contemplate.😨

Clay F

I love that the top 2 are so close, so maybe she reacts to both if she so chooses. Lost in Translation = No. 22 at Popcorn Requests. I liked The Man in the Iron Mask (1998) when I was younger, but not as much now. The Man in the Iron Mask (1998) is my least preferred choice of the 4, especially considering how stellar the other 3 movies.

Mark T

Agreed

Doug Fisher

Well... none of these were my picks so...

RF McNight

Where do I vote for none of the above lol

Mark T

I never understood the hype over Lost In Translation, was fine on the first watch but kind of boring in my opinion. Never seen TGWTDT. I think Cassie will like Donnie Brasco and The Man in the Iron Mask.

Clarence Newman

Did you just threaten to quit, Richard? That would be the first time a barnacle has quit the boat without being chased off with a spatula.

Jack

LIT was fine for me on first watch too. A couple years later I randomly wanted to watch again. I have loved it ever since. I’ve seen it more than any other movie. Films can live or die on when you watch them.

Just Plain Bob

+1 for the original, superior movie.

Joe J

Don't look away Cassie...father will know.😆

Mark T

That's a valid point. If watched when a certain event is happening in your life it could definitely have more meaning for someone, I can see that.

Jacob King

I might have to rewatch Man In The Iron Mask at some point because I have zero memory of the actual film but I do remember being excited about it and the being unimpressed. I haven’t seen it since it was in the theatre. The other three are all excellent.

Stephen Dias

Yeah, I own "Lost In Translation," but I don't think it's the best pick for Cassie (no spoilers). "The Man in the Iron Mask" is a classic story and I suspect she'd enjoy it; I haven't seen the 1998 movie, but it has a stellar cast.

Cole Jennett

I’m super surprised it’s done this well. The other 3 I expected.

Cole Jennett

I want to vote Donnie Brasco, but I’m also interested in TGWTD so rather it wins

Joe J

Two-day poll Cassie?

Just Plain Bob

+ ♾️ for World’s Fastest Indian. I always vote for the movie I like most, not the one I think Cassie would love. In this case, they’re one and the same. But I don’t think it’s even on her radar.

Clarence Newman

Yes, three days is too long. Please wait till Lost in Translation regains the lead, then call it a day.

Cole Jennett

I think she will think it’s a great investigative movie, the kind she loves

Phil Stubblefield

I'd prefer The Man in the Iron Mask, but I'll go with Lost in Translation to try and forestall a Draconic victory.

Jacob King

I think the assumption that Cassie wouldn’t like any of these is wild. The two leads are a whodunnit mystery thriller and a gentle romance - two genres she enjoys.

WestBound

LiT is highly overrated

WestBound

Exactly !it's just meh .

Joe J

I don't watch Bill Murray often, when I do I instantly regret it, lol.

Clay F

Great poll. “LOST IN TRANSLATION” (2003) (absolutely awesome) [RT=95%]. Scarlett Johansson. Oscar noms: Best Picture, Best Director (Sofia Coppola), Best Actor (Bill Murray). Won Oscar for Best Screenplay (Sofia Coppola). Should have received more Oscar noms/wins -- a truly underrated film. Cassie would like best. "THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO" (2011). Nom 5 Oscars incl. Best Actress (Rooney Mara), Best Cinematography. Daniel Craig = excellent. Cassie would like movie. She likes investigative stuff + having villain to dislike + likes Daniel Craig. "DONNIE BRASCO" (1997). Strong performances from Al Pacino and Johnny Depp. Based on true story. Cassie loves a true story. Michael Madsen (R.I.P.).

Patrick Flanagan

Baffled that DRAGON is doing so well. It's so awful it borders on self-parody.

Just Plain Bob

Jacob, you’re right, of course. After all, this is a poll of movies CHOSEN BY CASSIE. The gist of some of the comments on the thread seems to be that Cassie is just too naive to decide what movies she’s interested in, so they’re gonna protect her…even from her own bad judgment.

Dean Holt

RF, That reminds me of Brewster's Millions, really good comedy but we don’t get them much around here anymore 😂. The last one was ether D&D or Beverly Hills Cop on the 15th & 1st of June.

Old As Dirt Bert

She should watch that as therapy after The Girl viewing.

Jeff Rogers

No, the point is that some of these movies aren't great movies, they're just movies that some people like. Lost in translation has an approval rating of 95% on rotten tomatoes, The Man in the iron mask is 32%. People are entitled to like what they like, but that doesn't mean they're great movies.

Clay F

Did you vote for LiT?

Jake McNulty

I'm gonna have to give it to "Donnie Brasco" on this one.

Milton Reduxed

It does have one of the best soundtracks ever...and 17 year old Scarlett Johansson in her knickers—But no way would I be swayed by anything like that!!

Chris Thom

Leo was in the mask for a while. That's about all I remember of it. Think it had Three Musketeer vibes maybe?

Clay F

Excellent movie. I think she would like. But will not win.

Chris Thom

Would be curious if Cassie remembers how big Gangsta's Paradise was on the radio. She was probably like six.

Ulf Jerlström

lost in translation if the girl with the dragon tattoo was the original Swedish (Män som hatar kvinnor 2009) it would get my vote the US remake is a joke

Chris Thom

She would enjoy a good investigative thriller I think.

Clay F

At least if Lost in Translation is a closer 2nd (say losing by only 1-2% instead of more), could make more likely she reacts to the top 2? Who knows.

Milton Reduxed

(From AI (spoiler free)) The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo film series is generally considered good, but there are two major film adaptations to consider: the original Swedish trilogy and the American remake of the first film. Both are well-regarded, with the Swedish films praised for their faithfulness to the book and original performances, and the American version lauded for its direction, pacing, and character development. Ultimately, whether you prefer the Swedish or American version often comes down to personal preference regarding atmosphere, performance, and tolerance for subtitles versus a faster-paced English-language experience. The Swedish Version (Millennium Trilogy) Pros: Authentic Performances: Features Noomi Rapace's critically acclaimed, visceral portrayal Extended Version: The original films were made as a 6-part extended mini-series with a longer runtime, allowing for a more faithful and detailed adaptation of the books, according to AVForums. Cultural Atmosphere: The Swedish version offers a more culturally immersive and authentic mood. Cons: Subtitles: Requires reading subtitles if English is your native language, which some viewers find a barrier to entry. Pacing: Some viewers found the original Swedish film's pacing less engaging compared to the American version. The American Version (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo - 2011) Pros: Masterful Direction: David Fincher's direction is noted for its stylish, dark, and sophisticated filmmaking Character Development: The longer runtime and deliberate pacing allow for more character development and a clearer understanding of the story's subplots. Faster Pace: The adaptation is praised for being less rushed and more engaging, while still hitting all the important plot points. Stunning Performance: Rooney Mara delivers a captivating and Oscar-nominated performance as Lisbeth Salander. Cons: Remake: Some viewers feel that an American remake was unnecessary, especially after the well-received original. Different Mood: The Fincher version, while excellent, provides a somewhat different experience from the original Swedish films. Recommendation For Lovers of Thrillers: Both versions are excellent crime thrillers. For Book Readers: The Swedish films are considered closer to the original source material, while the American remake makes intelligent changes to streamline the story, notes this Reddit thread. If you are new to the story: Some recommend watching the American version first to get easier access to the story, and then watching the Swedish version to see the full story in its original extended format.

Choof

Pushing for Girl with the dragon tattoo, probably my 3rd favorite Fincher movie

Clay F

2011 = more faithful adaptation of the novel.

Dean Holt

Well looks about right, the only one I’m really interested in is Donnie Brasco and it’s last 😂. GWTDT & Lost in Translation I found a bit boring tbh. Iron Mask I might have rewatched, but really wish 90s Action had won.

Clay F

As I said in another comment, I liked Man In The Iron Mask when I was younger ut not as much now. The other 3 are stellar.

Joel_C

Glad you're going with the US Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. In my opinion, it's better in almost every way than the Swedish one. The performances, the camera work, and the soundtrack are just incredible. Very rough material to watch at times but an extremely gripping mystery.

Clay F

Scarlett Johansson is absolutely beautiful + great acting. I also like Sofia Coppola's directing style. I've watched LiT a zillion times. My son and I stayed in that hotel when we went to Tokyo on vacation.

Yeshi

lets go 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo'. We need more Fincher in our lives. Wish 'The Social Network' was in the poll though!

Joe J

Milt, where were you when we needed help with The Towering Inferno? 😆

Clay F

2011 = more faithful adaptation of the novel.

Cole Jennett

Nice to see some comments in support of it. It matches the vote better than the comments against it in here

Clay F

She has seen The Social Network (great movie).

Clay F

I too prefer the 2011 over the 2009 but love the 2009 (especially the Swedish actress Noomi Rapace). 2011 = more faithful adaptation of the novel.

Robert Baldino

That, and it kinda bombed so he's never going to adapt the rest. Seems like a waste to me.

Robert Baldino

I like The Man in the Iron Mask, too, and I think Cassie would really enjoy it. But if I'm being honest, Lost in Translation is the better movie. And I don't really understand the love for Dragon Tattoo.

Joe J

Cassie, we're going to need you to watch The Towering Inferno soon....PPoTM? yes, you read my mind. 😂

Just Plain Bob

Who decides what’s a great movie? We all have our likes and dislikes. What’s great to one person is garbage to another and vice versa.

Clay F

TGWTDT (2011) lead is surging. Nom. 5 Oscars incl. Best Actress (Rooney Mara), Best Cinematography. Daniel Craig = awesome. I have nostalgia for 2009 original, as I watched that in 2010 before release of the 2011 version. I love the 2009 original but grew to like the 2011 version better. 2011 = more faithful adaptation of novel - incl. portrayal of Lisbeth and ending. Though I do love the Swedish actress Noomi Rapace's portrayal of Lisbeth in 2009 even if less consistent w/the novel. The 2011 (a more cinematic feel) is 'technically' better = the cinematography (compared to more subdued approach of the 2009 Swedish film), editing, production design, and music (Trent Reznor, Atticus Rossmore) more developed. Also, more even pacing and good character development. To many, the 2009 comes across as a generic Swedish made for TV movie. Yet, to me, Noomi Rapace is great in 2009. And I think the 2009 is character driven. Again, I love 2009, and does have a grounded and realistic tone, w/storytelling "efficient and digestible."

Jeff Rogers

Yeah that's true, but if I see a movie that gets an 18% approval rating on rotten tomatoes, that's a pretty good indication that it's a piece of crap. Maybe I'll like it... But probably not.

Richard Maurer

Man in the Iron Mask is a choice for people who don’t like any of the other choices - not because anyone is big into it.

Joe J

My friend...back away from the keyboard. 😂

Richard Maurer

That’s doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a better movie

Scott

Might Dragon Tattoo be a little rough for Cassie? 🤔

Clay F

I can't stop for now -- maybe in a hour or so when I start working again.

RF McNight

Yeah I've only been a member here a few months but I've noticed in the polls that people tend to pick the movies that mainstream critics seam to like VS was is actually good. like they are all trying to prove that they are all movie experts. just my opinion i could be wrong.

Clay F

The 2011 version = more faithful adaptation of the novel than the 2009 original. For example, with respect to the portrayal of Lisbeth and the ending. When using Google AI (which I do use), you have to really scrutinize the sources (e.g., especially Reddit) for accuracy. I love Google AI but can spew out the opposite of what is accurate.

Joe J

After 4 years, Cassie has developed a tough hide for this rough stuff...be no problem for her at all, lol.

RF McNight

Dean, Great movie one of Candy's Best

Clay F

Richard -- agree that how faithful the adaptation not that important to me but is to some, especially to some who read the novel first. I like 2011 version better but also love the 2009 original. The 2011 (a more cinematic feel) is 'technically' better = the Oscar-nominated cinematography (compared to more subdued approach of the 2009 Swedish film), editing, production design, and music (Trent Reznor, Atticus Rossmore) more developed. Also, more even pacing and good character development. To many, the 2009 comes across as a generic Swedish made for TV movie. Yet, to me, Noomi Rapace is great in 2009. And I think the 2009 is character driven. I love 2009, and does have a grounded and realistic tone, w/storytelling "efficient and digestible."

Clay F

She has seen worse. Plus, it is her pick. "Cassie's Picks Poll" -- she could have chosen (picked) a zillion different movies -- her picks -- what she wanted. From the near infinite options -- she chose (picked) TGWTDT. A Cassie pick. No limitation on her. No genre limitation. No time period limitation. It was her complete ballgame -- whatever she wanted. Cassie's Pick. Patrons can vote for one of Cassie's Picks. I think Cassie will be just fine. She likes having a villain to dislike. She said she loved the Outlander series, which has X. I fast forward through the Outlander worst extended X. ENews on Outlander: "the most graphic and disturbing [X] scenes ever to air in the history of television." Plus, TGWTD is not worse than Game of Thrones she will be reacting to over the next 8 months.

Scott

You are right...I was confusing Cassie for Carly 🤦

Joe J

But Clay, Cassie must not look away...father will know, lol.

Terry Yelmene

Each of the top 3 are worth a watch I think.

James M

Very pleased to see Lost in Translation doing so well. It's the best of this set. But these are all good films. Not a disappointment among them. The original "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" (2009) I found a much more effective film than the remake. However I can't see either of you enjoying either the original or the remake. "The Man in the Iron Mask" cast is fantastic. Sadly they moved away from the classis novel. Remaining more true to a classic of literature seems like a better choice. For me the standout in "Donnie Brasco" is Al Pacino; he is fantastic as usual. Depp is good and this early in his career he was less of the weird character you see him favoring later. I enjoy Capt. Jack Sparrow, but I admire his acting more here.

Clay F

Scott -- I appreciate your sentiment.

Clay F

Lost in Translation is my top choice. I think Cassie will like TGWTDT (2011). She likes investigative stuff. She likes having a villain to dislike. She likes Daniel Craig.

mourning_fox

The Man in the Iron Mask should have been reacted to a long time ago.

Walter

I’ll watch any of these - except Lost In Translation. I can not connect with that film at all. But a lot of people want to see that reaction, so I hope it happens for them.

Canadianant

One vote to rule them all! I'm honestly not sure who my vote should go to . I saw the original gwtdt but not the remake. I found lost in translation kind of slow myself and maybe I just didn't get it? Brascos glad good movie .. I don't think I've ever seen the man in the Iron mask? Decisions decisions? Can I accept bribes from the assembled party for me to help sway the vote? 😉

Clay F

At least it not in last place.

Cole Jennett

Agreed, as much as he kind of was born to play Jack Sparrow, Donnie Brasco is Depp’s best performance imo

Cole Jennett

The 4th might be the best movie of the bunch

JohnnyUtah

Kinda surprising lost isn't translation taking this one, for me tho, more GoT reaction re-watching!

Art of Free Speech

I was trying to stay away from silly comedies and stick to a more uplifting school experience. There are lots of other school movies I left off, trying to keep to "Based on a True Story" school movies as well.

Freja Corbinne

I'm definitely interested in TGWTDT even though I haven't seen any of these.

Clay F

Personally (my own bias), I like Depp portrayal of Donnie Brasco 10X better than Jack Sparrow (too annoying for me) -- but maybe I've never given that franchise a chance. Some Depp movies that I like: --Donnie Brasco (1997) (w/Al Pacino). Based on true story. --Chocolat (2000) (Oscar nominee Best Picture) (she has seen). --Finding Neverland (2004) (w/Kate Winslet). Nom 7 Oscars including Best Picture and Depp for Best Actor . --Dead Man (1995) (music composed by Neil Young) --Don Juan Demarco (1994) (w/Marlon Brando)

Cole Jennett

He was brilliant in the first Pirates movie. I could do without any of the sequels personally

Clay F

Based on what you say, I may give the first Pirates movie a chance. I glanced over my kids' shoulders when watched it but didn't pay attention.

Clay F

2nd place

Clay F

I've rewatched a couple of her GoT reactions.

Clay F

Unless she reacts to top 2, I guess I will submit Lost in Translation (my top choice) as my PAF. I’ve done that before. I think she would like LiT best of the 4. But also think she will like TGWTDT (we'll see if she does) and would like Donnie Brasco. "Lion" (2016) Rooney Mara (nom for Oscar in TGWTD) is also excellent in "Lion" (2016) w/Dev Patel. She completely different character than in Dragon Tattoo. The two characters = unrecognizable w/respect to each other. Shows her acting versatility. "Lion" (2016) is an awesome movie that Cassie would like (on her mom's list). A complex movie and beautifully told uplifting story with universal themes. “Let's just say if you are human, there is no way that Lion won't move you.” Lion (2016) = Nom 6 Oscars incl. Best Picture, Best Actor (Dev Patel). Will never win a poll.

John Cranberry

Oh man, I was pulling for Donnie Brasco to be at least top 2. It is the best movie of all 4 picks (IMO, so don't attack me).

Henry Graham

Donnie Brasco is a good movie with a top-notch Pacino performance. That's really all I've got here. Of course it's currently trailing in fourth place.

John Cranberry

The issue is that the originals are far better. Although the USA remake is good, the director took liberties that I found annoying. You should watch the original 3 IMO.

Just Plain Bob

Minor correction, Ulf. The remake is a BAD joke. Original is superior in every way. I’ll probably watch Cassie’s reaction but lament the fact that she’s not watching the superior original. Speaking of the original, I only recently found out that it was originally a mini-series. Can anyone tell me where I’d find that longer version, either streaming or on disc? More Noomi Rapace as Lisbeth is a good thing.

John Cranberry

Donnie Brasco is a top film. Iron Mask and LIT are good/fun movies. I can't accept the USA remake of TGWTDT, even though it was mostly accurate.

Dan M

I’m right there with you, Phil. I think she’d really enjoy Iron Mask.

Dan M

Did the 2009 remake get lost in translation? 😋

Dan M

I’d prefer Donnie Brasco over Lost in Translation or GWTDT.

Dan M

I can’t see anyone else portraying Jack Sparrow other than Depp. I know that’s easy to say once an actor is associated with a particular character, but who else can pull off that drunken swagger and charisma?

Jack

#195 on Popcorn Requests is beating #21, #30, #45. Oof.

Clay F

Looks like TGWTDT (2011) is guaranteed reaction. Maybe she will additionally react to LiT, especially if the gap narrows. Early on, LiT was up by +2%, now down by -5%. In the foreign movie poll FINAL last year (May 24, 2024): -Das Boot (1981) – 35% -The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2009) – 34% -Train to Busan (2016) – 18% -Gojira/Godzilla (1954) – 13% TGWTDT (2009) lost to Das Boot (1981) by only 1%. I thought she said she might also react to TGWTDT (2009) because such a close 2nd but didn't. She would like the 2009 original better than Das Boot which she didn't seem to like. She came across exasperated in the Das Boot outro: "It was like so draining to watch." "It's a really sad ending." "Oh, I just feel so drained." "That was a hard watch."

Clay F

I noticed that. The 2011 and 2009 versions split requests.

Clay F

I respectfully disagree with John. You should definitely watch this TGWTDT (along w/Cassie's reaction), and then decide later if you want to watch the Sweedish original.

Xavier Casanova

I think Cassie would enjoy Lost in Translation much more than The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, fwiw.

Cole Jennett

Good point Clay. I doubt many request both. I didn’t.

Cole Jennett

Top notch Depp performance too!

Cole Jennett

I watched both and preferred the remake. I wouldn’t be sad if this leads to the Swedish trilogy

Chris Thom

The remake is a bit more slick and cinematic. The original feels more messy like a novel.

Kit Taylor

It's all subjective. I've seen the originals plus read the books and much prefer the Daniel Craig version. I was super bummed when I found out the follow-ups got scrapped. Everyone will always have their own opinion.

Chris Thom

The opening animation and score is really neat.

Chris Thom

Sounds like that might translate to Men Who Hate Women?

Joe Mallard

She's watching GoT, she's ok.

Richard Maurer

Clarence - I switched my vote to Lost in Transmogrification or whatever. Hope you’re happy. ( Man in the Iron Man had no chance anyway).

Clay F

I speculate without evidence that many intending to vote 2011 inadvertently voted 2009, and not vice versa. People wanting 2009 less likely to make that mistake. Many wanting the 2011 version don't even know of the 2009 original. In contrast, people wanting the 2009 version know of the 2011 remake. 2011 much more known in US than the 2009 original. The vast majority of people (my friends, family, colleagues) I know never even heard of the 2009 original.

Clay F

Excellent. I think your vote narrowed the differential from 5% to 4%. I thought I would reply in Clarence's absence (he likely asleep now).

Richard Maurer

There’s a lack of correlation between what’s at the top of Popcorn Requests and what’s actually popular - this has been going on for awhile now. I refuse to believe that most patrons think Twins deserves to be in the top 10.

Chris Thom

Top two would be fun. Maybe all of them.

Richard Maurer

He’ll see it in the morning. He checks comments even more than I do.

Richard Maurer

The man was practically begging me to switch to LiT in my post below. It was so sad and pathetic I took pity on him.

Clay F

In the foreign movie poll FINAL last year (May 2024): -Das Boot (1981) – 35% -The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2009) – 34% -Train to Busan (2016) – 18% -Gojira/Godzilla (1954) – 13% Thus, TGWTDT (2009) lost to Das Boot (1981) by 1%. In her Das Boot reaction outro: "It was like so draining to watch." "It's a really sad ending." "Oh, I just feel so drained." "That was a hard watch." I hope one day she reacts to Donnie Brasco (my favorite Johnny Depp movie -- both Depp, Pacino excellent). Other Johnny Depp movies I like: -"Chocolat" (2000) (Oscar nom Best Picture) (Cassie has seen) -"Finding Neverland" (2004) (w/Kate Winslet). Nom 7 Oscars incl. Best Picture, Best Actor (Depp) -"Dead Man" (1995) [Jim Jarmusch] (music composed by Neil Young) -"Don Juan Demarco" (1994) (w/Marlon Brando)

Dan M

Jeff, I understand your point, but that makes it sound like you’re letting other peoples’ opinions of movies dictate what you might or might not like. Top Gun, Man of Steel, Ace Ventura, Space Balls, and Footloose all have relatively low Rotten Tomato scores and they are all movies that I really like.

Cole Jennett

Twins being top 10 makes sense to me. As much as the rest of them in there.

Cole Jennett

I read the books too, and prefer the remake.

Jeff Rogers

Four of those five movies are in the 50s on rotten tomatoes, and Ace Ventura is 48%. That's not even close to man in the iron mask... I'm sure there are movies with horrible approval ratings that I like, but I wouldn't profess that they're great movies.

D. T. Nelson

I never understood the fascination with Lost in Translation. It's not a bad movie, but after all the praise heaped on it I was left a little underwhelmed. I was hoping to at least be whelmed. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is good... and intense. But I know for a fact, based on Cassie's reaction to films like The Count of Monty Cristo that the movie she'd love the most from this list would be The Man in the Iron Mask. It is actually the best choice for a "Cassie's Pick" poll. (and a good movie for her to watch with Carly). Maybe she'll choose it for a PPOTM in September.

Tyler Foster

It's not that unreasonable to believe Twins is up there. It's the kind of movie Cassie would really enjoy. That's all there is to it.

Chris Thom

Part of what I love about Lost in Translation is how objectively boring it is. But compelling enough, with neat scenery, to maintain a nice vibe. Always feels like a palette cleanser somehow.

Chris Thom

haven't seen it in a long time. But I remember it being notable for how calm Pacino is in a lot of it.

Clay F

Chris -- I think you onto something. Sofia Coppola does "objectively boring" for dramatic effect in her movies. A vibe. Creative. Stretches scenes out. Includes mundane stuff for nuance. For instance, the guy shaving scene may be 45 seconds instead of the typical 15 seconds, see, e.g., her movie "Somewhere" (2010) (w/Stephen Dorff and a young Elle Fanning). I think innovative, imaginative, clever. Effective. The mood. Pulls you in. A realistic/thoughtful mood. Richness. Entertaining. LiT is one of those movies in which people love or hate the movie, not much in between. Part of it is Sofia Coppola's directing style. I Love LiT. Watched many times. My son and I stayed in that hotel when we went to Tokyo for vacation.

Just Plain Bob

Chris, I think a lot of people (including Pacino himself) forget how effective calm can be. I find the Pacino of Donnie Brasco and the first two Godfather films much more compelling than the version with all the histrionics.

Chitown Livingston

Good movies... but I loved Donnie Brasco. One of Al Pacino's best performances.

Richard Maurer

Even Jack Reacher (which doesn’t belong in the top 10 either) is better than Twins.

Chris Thom

I like most of her movies. 'Somewhere' I remember was pushing it for me a bit at the time. But I wouldn't mind seeing it again. Only seen it once. My favorites are probably The Virgin Suicides, Lost in Translation, The Bling Ring, and On the Rocks.

Thoko

Yes it is a very fascinating film

2-Can

Based on a true story, although they changed some key details on the mobsters (basically to give more to Pacino's character).

Farbod

It’s truly a terrible film.

Farbod

I think Lost in Translation is an awful film. Unwatchable drek. Glad it’s not winning.

Tim Weaver

Either flick isn't her jam

Jens Kristensen

Of course... easy pick... "Lost In Translation"...

Clay F

Both movies are up her alley. She would like the heart of Lost in Translation. She will like the suspense, investigative aspects, and having a villain to dislike with The Girl with a Dragon Tattoo -- she also a Daniel Craig fan.

Clay F

Twins, which I am not a fan, is top 10 b/c of the Arnold star power. I think Cassie would be bored with Twins like most of us after the first 10 minutes when the funniness of the premise (which is quite funny) wears off.

Clay F

“LOST IN TRANSLATION” (2003) [RT=95%]. The Oscar nominations for Best Picture, Best Director (Sofia Coppola), Best Actor (Bill Murray), and the Oscar win for Best Screenplay (Sofia Coppola), all well deserved. Cassie would like the best of the 4 choices. LiT has heart.

Just Plain Bob

Seeing comments that the 2011 Girl with the Dragon Tattoo was a more faithful adaptation of the book than the original film. I don’t agree with that assessment, at all. I won’t go into details so as to avoid spoilers. But, to me, the Fincher remake was very much Mikael Blomkvist’s story, with Lisbeth Salander reduced to a prominent but supporting role. Perhaps that was done deliberately, in acknowledgment of Rooney Mara’s more limited talent. Noomi Rapace, on the other hand, effortlessly dominates every scene she’s in. Your eyes can’t help but be drawn to her. Lisbeth, in her hands, is a force of nature. Other than those different characterizations of (what should be) the main character, what I mostly remember of the remake is an Englishman playing a Swede, opposite an American playing a Swede, working at the behest of a Canadian playing a Swede in a movie set in Sweden but in which everyone speaks English. (Hate those subtitles. Mustn’t be forced to read.) All in a movie that feels very much like what it is: a slick Hollywood production that mistakes style for storytelling. I’ve become a fan of Scandinavian crime dramas over the last fifteen years or so. There’s a definite feel to the crime dramas (both films and tv shows) made in the region. They feel stripped down and raw. Look to Department Q, Schneider vs Bax, Bordertown, Insomnia, In Order of Disappearance, etc for examples. To me, a great part of the experience of these stories is that they’re told thru the lens of the Scandinavian culture. The Fincher film lacks that perspective and becomes a somewhat hum drum mystery, hampered by the lack of acting chops of its lead actress. If you prefer “big name” actors, the Fincher film is the way to go. If you prefer storytelling and great acting (and a taste of a different culture), the original is superior.

Clay F

As for that hotel in "LOST IN TRANSLATION," my son and I stayed in that hotel when we went to Tokyo for vacation. Lost in Translation has heart. The Oscar noms/win and RT=95% all well deserved. As for "THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO" (2011), she will like the investigative aspects, and she likes having a villain to dislike. She also likes Daniel Craig. Glad she is reacting to the 2011 adaptation which is slightly better than the 2009 adaptation imo, and maybe better for the typical US audience. Both are awesome. There was a chance last year she might react to the 2009 adaptation when it lost by only 1% in a poll.

Clay F

The ending? I love Noomi Rapace in this and other stuff. You make great points about Lisbeth but Rooney Mara's performance in 2011 had been labeled as accurately capturing the quiet, asocial nature of the book's character, while Noomi Rapace's portrayal in 2009 emphasizes her more visible, rebellious intensity. "Mara's performance relies more on a subdued, blank expression that hints at an intense internal world, rather than displaying anger overtly. This aligns with how the books describe a character who has learned to hide her feelings and remain guarded." The 2011 film presents Lisbeth as physically slighter and younger-looking, consistent with the book's description. Further, Mara's Lisbeth is more silent and soft-spoken, aligning with the book's character who only speaks when necessary? Some argue that the 2011 movie does a better job of Lisbeth's deeply introverted nature as described in the book.

Just Plain Bob

I didn’t think the trifling issue of the undelivered gift made much difference. And I prefer the idea that she was reticent to enter into a relationship; it was more in keeping with her reserved nature. It certainly didn’t strike me as a major plot point. It wasn’t a happy ending kinda story. Meanwhile (and ironically), the Fincher version toned down Blomkvidt’s womanizing nature. Not that I’m objecting to that aspect of his character; it’s interesting to me that people seem more eager than ever to condemn sexual relationships between consenting adults based on some perceived “power disparity” or (in truth) their own prudishness. This was what I was trying to avoid. I may need to delete or edit this comment as it feels spoiler-ish to me, even though these aren’t major plot points. Basically, I didn’t take issue with either film’s minor departures from the source material. I just think the original did it better in every respect, particularly Noomi Rapace’s superior performance.

Clay F

Good point about spoilers. As for the ending without giving details, I think universally thought that the 2011 is more faithful -- but that not important to me. While big fans of the novel may disagree with me, I am more concerned with the movie being entertaining and less about how faithful to the book. I like Noomi Rapace's stunning portrayal of Lisbeth better than the Mara Rooney Lisbeth. I am a fan of Mara Rooney. I especially liked her in Lion (2016).

Just Plain Bob

I agree. I’m frequently concerned when adaptations of novels stray from the source material, but that’s when I think the book is superior. In this case, I prefer the original movie to the book, though they tell about 95% of the same story. Kinda like The Godfather. While the movie was faithful (although Vito’s origin story was withheld til the second movie), the film skipped all the anatomical details of Sonny’s sex life and his girlfriend’s surgery, etc. Which was a bizarre subplot that was best abandoned in the movie.

Clay F

What did you think about "The Killing" TV series - remake vs original?

Just Plain Bob

Didn’t even know there was a remake. I enjoyed the original series, although I thought it kinda limped home in the last season. I also took issue with some of the police procedural stuff, although I can’t remember what it was that bothered me. I used to investigate public corruption (admittedly a far cry from murder) and get a little obsessive about missed leads/sloppy police work in such shows (at least, as I perceive them). I was a fan of “Dexter” for the first two seasons or so, for instance. After that, they got incredibly sloppy with his murders. There’s just no way he wouldn’t have gotten caught. I specifically remember him making a 911 call to report one of his murders (he needed the body found, I don’t remember why). The lead detective investigating the murder certainly would have listened to the 911 recording (it would have been part of the murder book), would’ve recognized Dexter’s voice and had him in custody by the end of the day. I don’t remember what I found objectionable about The Killing’s procedural aspects, but I have a vague recollection that it might also have involved an audio recording.

Just Plain Bob

The movie I’d really strongly recommend is “In Order of Disappearance.” It starred Stellan Skarsgård. It was remade a few years ago as “Cold Pursuit”, starring Liam Neeson. The remake is a pale imitation of the original.

Macabre Movie Maniac

This is gonna be hilarious. "I forgot to ask you...you like........?" 🤣🤣

Clarence Newman

Agreed. From now on, LOST IN TRANSLATION should be written in block capitals, because it's pulled a hammy and lagging behind. It's always the squeaky wheel that gets the oil and Tattoo is a lot more squeaky. Just not better for Cassie and Carly.

Clarence Newman

He's right, it was embarrassing. But it's ok because I have no shame. I did get my way in the end, though, so maybe it's a tactic I should try on Cassie. Do you think she'd buy it if I pretended to be pathetic and annoying?

Clarence Newman

I have faith that it's the "unexpected" reaction she's talking about.

Richard Maurer

Cassie laughs at your tears, Clarence.

Phillip Bates

LOST IN TRANSLATION people!! I think it's the one that Cassie will enjoy the most (even though I do think that she will like The Man in the Iron Mask, too). THWTDT is a favourite of mine, but Cassie will not like that one scene, or the follow-up scene... but I do think she will like the film overall. The acting, directing and cinematography are all well done.

Clay F

Symbols, good point. A same person could have upvoted both. I did.

Xavier Casanova

I mean, will they or won't they is Cassie's preferred kind of suspense.

Carlos

THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATOOO! It is part of an awesome series. PiB loves a good series. Plus, it goes, at least in name, with her current watch, GoT. :)

Joe J

It seems to take an eternity to get these polls over with, lol. The run-off polls could be 24 hours only. Mostly polls are decided long before 2-3 days.

Just Plain Bob

The film on offer is the American remake. It was a standalone film. It was the original Swedish film that was part of a trilogy.

James M

"Lost in Translation" is a story about real people in the real world. If you want to connect with real feelings it's excellent. It's also an auteur film of the sort Wes Anderson or Woody Allen would make. It reflects a very clearly articulated vision of the director. You might not like that vision, but many people do. I have to say I don't find it "objectively boring" and definitely not a bland "palette cleanser". That surely reads like damning with faint praise and I guess I'd rather hear someone dislikes it than see this characterization.

James M

Another good reason to pick the Swedish film over the American version.

Carlos

Totally agree on the Swedish version. That should be the choice and not the American version. Not the American version is a bad movie. It is not true to the book, but very entertaining nonetheless.

James M

Looks like "Lost in Translation" will lose. That's too bad. I found this and "Broken Flowers" to be great roles for Murray. His characters come to life in these films. I love his comic work but I think his comic talent has obscured his acting talent which is really formidable.

Javier Hernandez

At some point do see everything on this list except for Iron Mask. I think even Leo will tell you it wasn't his best work.

Javier Hernandez

I liked Broken Flowers, too. Try to find "Razor's Edge" which was Murray's first attempt at a dramatic role.

Just Plain Bob

Carlos, agree it should be the original. Noomi Rapace was brilliant as Lisbeth Salander. Rooney Mara was a shadow of the character. She seemed bored by her own performance. I know I was.

Jack

Doesn’t mean she wouldn’t soak it up

Simmeland

I’m from Sweden, so maybe I’m biased, but the original The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is way better than Fincher’s remake. His version just feels unnecessary, and Rooney Mara’s attempt at a Swedish accent is so awkward it makes me want to look away. Noomi Rapace definitely deserved that Oscar nomination. I’m still hoping for Lost in Translation btw, though it seems unlikely now — but it’s a true masterpiece either way."

Clarence Newman

Hang in there, Flag. Your stars will eventually align.

Björn Karlsson

I agree. Her (Mara's) version of Lisbeth Salander is very pale. 🫩🫩🫩

Björn Karlsson

Btw.... any chance you are listed on Popcorn request 😃🫣

Jason Weiner

This should be a, "Which to Skip" poll with a choice for, "ALL of the Above"!

Just Plain Bob

Noomi Rapace will ALWAYS be the definitive Lisbeth Salander. She’s one of the greatest cinematic characters of all time. Rooney Mara simply lacked either the talent or work ethic (or both) to carry off the role. She just looks like she needs a nap for most of the remake.

Matt Dellarosa

Looks like Lost in Translation is gonna be the winner. Off the subject but I have a newbie question here. New to patreon but not to the channel. When we suggest movies on the 10 dollar tier does that mean that they will eventually be watched or does it just wind up on a poll. I suggested Lorenzo's Oil about a week ago. Just not clear on what the chances are of it being watched. Thanks.

Chris Thom

The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo is actually leading. Suggestions often make it onto a poll, and that's it. Over time some get watched, but not all. Part of increasing a chance for a movie is gathering support here.

Simmeland

No, not yet anyway, but gonna look it up for sure. 🙂

Just Plain Bob

All the talk about the original version of Girl with the Dragon Tattoo vs the tepid remake got me to thinking about the prevalence of remakes and sequels in today’s movie marketplace. The studios love remakes and sequels because they believe those franchises have a built in audience. And they’re not wrong. Unfortunately, today’s audiences are happy to embrace those films, creating little incentive on the part of filmmakers to actually make something new. But is this one of those cases of perception vs reality? I decided to look at the actual numbers. Using Box Office Mojo, I looked up the top 10 films each year for the five year period 1980-1984 and the five year period from 2020-2024 (forty years later). The results were clear: Hollywood’s shift to derivative films as opposed to new work is almost complete. From 1980-1984, 78% of the top grossing films were new (39 of 50). 22% of the top 10 grossing films during that period were sequels or remakes (11 of 50). For the last five years, those numbers have almost exactly flipped. From 2020-2024, 24% of the top grossing films were new (12 of 50); 76% were sequels or remakes (38 of 50). Hollywood simply no longer tries to CREATE, they just REHASH. And modern audiences reward them.

Milton Reduxed

There's about 5,000 movies on Popcorn Requests, you can also enter your favourite film into Pick-a-Flick with a monthly drawing

Milton Reduxed

If everyone who voted for the bottom 1 or 2 switched up in the last 24 hours it would be more interesting

Milton Reduxed

Leonardo DiCaprio is a TV-level actor. He only gets cast to put on the poster

Matt Dellarosa

That's what I was referring to. Im not clear on if the movie I picked will be watched or put on a poll..

Milton Reduxed

I switched votes from Donnie Brasco to Lost in Translation to make it more interesting

Milton Reduxed

If it's pick-a-flick then it's a simple monthly drawing of chance. PiB has like 3,500 members, and is currently only watching 2 movies a week, and the majority of titles are basically Cassie's selection

Matt Dellarosa

Gotcha. That makes sense. Thanks for clarifying.

Richard Maurer

Never happens, but yeah, it would be interesting.

Nolofinwe

Try THE LONE RANGER Jonny Depp Don’t listen to the naysayers. It’s a great movie.

Richard Maurer

JP Bob - they really have an easy time of it when they remake a foreign film - they know a lot Americans don’t watch foreign films, especially the ones with subtitles, so the film seems new to most of the audience without the studios and writers having to put much actual work into the film. Probably the most egregious example of this is The Departed, which won the best picture Oscar while being a remake of Infernal Affairs.

Just Plain Bob

The inferior remake of “Let the Right One In” also springs to mind.

Just Plain Bob

Nothing says love of the arts like removing actual human beings from the creative process.

Mike Lemon

I wouldn't go with "great", but I really like it.

Mike Lemon

I think in that one, the original cast did the English voices, but I don't think that will be the standard for very long.

Just Plain Bob

Nope. They’ll get voice prints and just put the dialogue together like an audio version of jigsaw puzzle pieces.

Clay F

Looks like the awesome "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" (2011) gets the reaction. Crossing my fingers she also reacts to the awesome 2nd place "LiT" (2003). The Cassie's Picks Poll = great idea, glad won Pollception. I vote we have a Cassie's Picks poll once every quarter. No limit on genre. No limit on time period. Her choices w/o limitation. Her picks. I hope one day she reacts to "Donnie Brasco" (my favorite Johnny Depp movie) (Depp, Pacino = great).

Clay F

Maybe she will react to the 2nd place?

Björn Karlsson

Cool 😀 I could sacrifice my right arm (almost) for a reaction of Fcuking Åmål/Show me love. Låt den rätta komma in/Let the right one in, Smala Sussie/Slim Susie and others are also favorites 😄😄

Clay F

Iron Mask is a step below the other 3.

Clay F

Whatever she wants.

MahlerEnigmatic

It would have been interesting to see the swedish 2009 version of Girl with a Dragon Tattoo, which is more graphic and more gripping. So even if some details are left out, the basic plot points are actually still there for the american remake. Noomi Rapace had her star quality from the 2009 one. And because of her outstanding performance she was given a chance to go into american mainstream movies. shortly after.

Nolofinwe

Spectacular Action adventure humor great performances I don't know why the friggin critics decided to destroy it before its first performance in the theaters ? because they spent a lot of money? What the hell did they care its not their money. They did the same thing to Waterworld which not as good as the Lone Ranger but fun

Richard Maurer

“Whatever she wants” what a wonderful philosophy you have - to paraphrase the Toecutter in Mad Max (79)

Richard Maurer

You could end polls at 3 days - tops - and not change the outcome one bit. Hell, I can usually tell where they’re going after day 1.

Story Archer

I wish I understood this obsession with making Cassie watch TGWTDT... at least we're seeing a good mix in the voting.

Clay F

2009 had chance last year but lost in poll by 1% to Das Boot. I love Rapace in 2009. Rooney Mara nominated for an Oscar for her performance in 2011.

Clay F

Giving her what she wants. Her pick. I voted LiT.

Clay F

Current Number of Votes The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011) = 465 votes [34%] Lost in Translation (2003) = 390 votes [29%] The Man in the Iron Mask (1998) = 298 votes [22%] Donnie Brasco (1997) = 201 votes [15%] I am hoping that LiT surges the final 12 hours of the poll so that the finish has a more narrow gap. For example (unlikely): -TGWTDR = 32% -LiT = 31%

Goofaman

Because it’s a very good movie. Stop trying to “protect” her. She married with kids.

Goofaman

LIT isn’t really a good reaction movie. I like it and think she should see it but the reaction would be pretty boring in my opinion.

Goofaman

It is great.

Goofaman

Please. Fincher’s film is very good. And yes I have seen the original.

Clay F

I respect your opinion but respectfully disagree. See the entertaining reaction to LiT this year by Hold Down A (“Ames”).

Story Archer

lol - it's not about 'protecting her', it's more about not wasting people's time by setting her up to watch movies she's unlikely to enjoy (however sweet a face she'll put on it) instead of movies that we all know she'll love. There are a lot of objectively good movies that I don't necessarily enjoy and I'm sure you could say the same, just as there's a lot of movies that I personally love (good or otherwise), which Cassie is probably wouldn't like... and all that's fine, nobody HAS to like what I like. I just don't understand why the goal isn't to find movies that we love that we know she will ALSO love, rather than occasionally diluting the content with films she merely endures because they happen to be personal favorites.

Clay F

I do like watching her reactions to movies that she likes. Though movies that are not her 'type' of movie and/or that expand her horizon and/or push her out of her comfort zone can give great reactions. Voting for movies that I think she will like is a consideration for me, but typically not my No. 1 consideration. I am unsure if and how much she will like TGWTDT. Difficult to predict. People said she wouldn't like GoT but she loving it -- she hooked. She liked "300" people said she wouldn't like, etc. While I think (who knows) she would like LiT (has heart) better, my guess is she will like TWGTDT. She likes investigative stuff. She likes having a villain to dislike. She likes Daniel Craig. She will like the character development. Further, as with most of us, she likes good cinematography. As for objectionable content (e.g., “X”), she said she loved the Outlander series, which has X. I fast forward through the Outlander worst extended X. ENews on Outlander: "the most graphic and disturbing [X] scenes ever to air in the history of television." Plus, TGWTD is not worse than Game of Thrones she chose to react to weekly over the next 8 months.

Story Archer

I think she probably will too - or at least find things about it to like - much more than she once would have. It helps that she's both open-minded and generally a positive individual regardless (making her a rare treasure in today's day and age) and watching her grow as a movie viewer has certainly been one of the joys of this channel. At this point I'm probably splitting the difference between the movies I think she might manage to find something to like about and all those movies still out there that I'm 100% certain she will adore. For me considerations for 'objectional content' doesn't enter into it. I'm thrilled that she's watching GoT now, certainly much more than I would have been a couple of years ago.

Clay F

I do think she would like LiT better but who knows. I voted LiT b/c I like LiT the best of the 4, and b/c I think she would like LiT. But some people absolutely hate LiT. I like TGWTDT (both 2011 and 2009 version). I think she would like (at least ok) Donnie Brasco (my favorite Depp movie). I am jubilant about her reacting to GoT.

Clarence Newman

Cassie has a habit of NOT watching runners-up if they don't appeal to her (even if it loses by just 1%), but also has a habit of watching 2nd placers that DO appeal to her no matter how much they lose by. Dragon Tattoo is already on a victory lap, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed that she snags Lost in Translation as well. She's already denied herself the enjoyment of City Slickers and I hope she doesn't make the same mistake again.

Clarence Newman

As Good As It Gets was a no-action slow-burner too, but Cassie loved that one. She pointed out afterwards that despite it being slow, she was totally absorbed and "just wanted to keep watching the characters". I believe she'd be just as absorbed by the two main characters in LiT.

Clarence Newman

Two days tops. Never needs any more than that.

Clay F

Good point about her discretion w/reacting to runners-up based on whether or not the runner-up appeals to her. I think sometimes if patrons have long been vocal about a movie that happens to be runner-up, that might influence her to react to the runner up -- but agree I think her discretion may be primarily driven whether the runner-up appeals to her (or maybe in a minority of instances if she thinks will get good YT views?). On occasion, she has said she will (or 'might') react to a runner-up -- b/c she wants to please, but then never reacts to the runner-up.

Mattias Ljungberg

TGWTDT.Since the story of the book trillogy is about Lisbeth Sallander, it would be a shame not to see the complete trillogy of films from Sweden so you can see more than just the introduction and presentation of caracters, wich the first book/film is all about. It will never be any secuel filmd to the 2011 version. But the original films cover the whole Lisbeth story. So unless you're afraid of seeing a great story of a very strong woman I sugest you watch the Swedish trillogy right after the americanised B version from 2011.

Goofaman

Thank goodness you’re around to decide what she’ll like. What would she do without you.

Andrew Taylor

Hope she watches lost in translation as well, might need it as a palette cleanser