Council of Doof - August Vote! (Patreon)

Hey Patrons! You're probably wondering "wait, what the hell is this and why do I have access to it?" Well, we decided to make a slight change to how our voting on council movies works. 

Under the new system, each month our council level of Patrons will put their heads together and nominate movies for consideration. Then, we'll open the vote up to all the patrons to decide which of those Council nominated movies we'll cover on the show. Then, once we've done the show we'll have a fully public vote for if the movie gets into the canon. It's like a three-tiered system of awesomeness.

Please take a look at the below movies and vote for the one film you'd like us to cover this month!

Heavenly Creatures - 1994

Two teenage girls share a unique bond; their parents, concerned that the friendship is too intense, separate them, and the girls take revenge.

Written by Fran Walsh and Peter Jackson and directed by Peter Jackson

Notes from the nominator:

This gorgeous, heartbreaking film marks a transition between Peter Jackson's schlocky days and going mainstream with LOTR. It's based on the true story of Pauline and Juliet, teen girls who become so wrapped up in each other and their relationship that they plot to murder Pauline's mother. It includes Kate Winslet's and Melanie Lynskey's debut roles, fantastical scenes of the girls' "Fourth World," and a brilliant screenplay that was nominated for an Oscar.

Jackson's career is so varied and wonderful, but I always feel like Heavenly Creatures is overlooked--it's funny, tragic, stunning, and leaves a lasting impact.

Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms - 2018

Escaping war, a young girl finds a lone surviving infant and decides to raise him as her son.

Written and Directed by Mari Okada

Notes from the Nominator:

This (anime) movie really hit me in the feels. It's beautifully animated and moving. As parents/soon-to-be-parents, I think this movie would speak to the two of you, even if it is anime.

The Man from Earth - 2007

An impromptu goodbye party for Professor John Oldman becomes a mysterious interrogation after the retiring scholar reveals to his colleagues he has a longer and stranger past than they can imagine.

Written by Jerome Bixby and Directed by Richard Schenkman

Notes from the nominator:

It's my favorite "people sitting in a room talking" movie. I know Scott doesn't particularly like these kind of movies. (Editors Note: He does!) But I think this has a higher chance of getting voted for than Downfall, just because it's in English.

Looper - 2012

In 2074, when the mob wants to get rid of someone, the target is sent into the past, where a hired gun awaits - someone like Joe - who one day learns the mob wants to 'close the loop' by sending back Joe's future self for assassination.

Written and Directed by Rian Johnson

Notes from the nominator: 

Does it need to be simpler than the fact that I think this is a perfect movie? I absolutely have adored this movie since the first time I saw it in theaters. Rian Johnson, as well, absolutely kills it in this movie on all counts.

Bedazzled - 2000

Hopeless dweeb Elliot Richards is granted seven wishes by the Devil to snare Allison, the girl of his dreams, in exchange for his soul.

Written by Larry Gelbart and directed by Harold Ramis

Notes from the nominator: 

We haven’t had many comedies suggested and Beddazled is a classic for my family. Also Brendan Fraser is a gem and deserves more limelight here.