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Character Cage Match: Week #1

I’ve dug up the old Character Cage Match and dusted it off, upgrading it to version 2.0 with a new, more interactive purpose. The new CCM will be a weekly feature, randomly pitting two note-worthy cinematic characters against one another in a battle of popularity. Readers will vote on which character is their favorite and the victor will advance to next week’s face-off against a new contender. Who will hold the title the longest? Who will be eliminated in shame? The outcome is in your hands!

Being the first of a new generation of CCM, this happens to ab an all Al Pacino week. This week’s cage match features Al Pacino as Tony Montana, from Brian De Palma’s SCARFACE (1983) versus Al Pacino as Michael Corleone in Francis Ford Coppola’s GODFATHER trilogy. Bare in mind, the contest isn’t necessarily determined by the number of appearances, assumed bad ass-ness or number of awards or box office draw, how these may play into your decision. Simply put, its a contest of popularity, by whatever means of determination those voting deem pertinent.

For all intents and purposes, this is an experimental project. The continuation of this weekly feature will be determined by the amount of participation from our readers. The new Character Cage match is part of an effort to develop some more interactive content with our readers, just to see what sticks. So, if you like the idea, or are simply curious to see how things pan out, please cast your vote once a week. Its easy… read the short post, then choose between the two cinematic characters based on which is your favorite, for whatever reason you choose. Then, place your vote by leaving a comment on this post with your selection. Feel free to elaborate on your choice, if you choose, but it is not necessary for the vote to count. On with the show…

Character Cage Match: The Battle for Bill

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This week’s edition of the Character Cage Match is called “The Battle Over Bill” because these two fine filmmakers seem to be in a competition to see who can cast Bill Murray in more of their films than the other. This battle that will ensue has Wes Anderson pitted against Jim Jarmusch.

Both directors have what you might call the indie spirit, but they both have made waves in the industry as being artists that consistently produce high-quality films. Both are rooted in within the realm of comedy, but neither are what you could call traditional in their approach. In their own ways, both filmmakers tell dramatic stories with a dry sense of humor, however their stories always include an element of originality that we haven’t seen before. While the comedic element appears much more prevalent in Anderson’s films, it’s still there in the films of Jarmusch, but it tends to lie just under the surface.

Wes Anderson

  • Born: 1969 in Houston, Texas
  • Height: 6 feet, 1 inch.
  • Education: University of Texas at Austin.
  • Posse: Aside from Bill Murray (of course), Wes can summon backup from the Wilson brothers (Owen and Luke) and Jason Schwartzman. Wes also has an ace up his sleeve in Martin Scorsese who’s a big fan, even calling him the “next”   Scorsese in Esquire Magazine.
  • Films with Wes: FANTASTIC MR. FOX (2009), THE DARJEELING LIMITED (2007), THE LIFE AQUATIC WITH STEVE ZISSOU (2004), THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS (2001), RUSHMORE (1998)

Jim Jarmusch

  • Born: 1953 in Akron, Ohio.
  • Height: 6 feet, 2 inches.
  • Education: B.A. in English from Columbia University, accepted into the Tisch School of the Arts – New York.
  • Posse: Again, Bill Murray not withstanding, Jim can call upon Tom Waits, John Heard and Isaach De Bankolé. Until his death in 1979, had legendary cult filmmaker Nicholas Ray in his corner as a mentor and close friend.
  • Films with Jim: THE LIMITS OF CONTROL (2009), BROKEN FLOWERS (2005), COFFEE AND CIGARETTES (2003)

Both of these filmmakers are modern masters of their trade with a vast surplus of imagination and originality. When it comes down to being a creative force, we ask the question… Who will prevail in this Character Cage Match? Cast your vote by leaving a comment below and help deicde the victor.

Character Cage Match: Lt. Aldo Raine vs. Tyler Durden (Tarantino Week Edition)

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Welcome to the fifth and final WAMG Character Cage Match, in honor of Quentin Tarantino’s newest film INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS. This final match of the week-long fight card is the Main Event, putting the fan favorite Hollywood star Brad Pitt in the ring against his imaginary self, vying for the coveted heavy-weight Cage Match Championship.

Brad Pitt has given us many great characters. In this epic Cage Match, we witness two characters brought to life by Pitt, each of them equally crazy and fearless and driven by violence. Lt. Aldo Raine of INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS is the commanding officer of a rag-tag team of military misfits, given the choice of serving their sentence or serving their country. Tyler Durden of FIGHT CLUB is a psychotic uninhibited madman, the founder of the underground Fight Club sensation that swept and nation looking for an alternative to the humdrum corporate suburban lifestyle and completely a figment of The Narrator (Ed Norton).

Fighting out of the left corner, the challenger Lt Aldo Raine stands determined and ready to have a good ole time beating the crap out of his opponent, just like he does to those no-good Naatzi bad guys he’s been enlisted by Allied forces to kill on sight. Lt. Aldo Raine may be reckless and perhaps enjoys his work a little too much, but one thing’s for sure… he takes scalping his enemies seriously!

Fighting out of the right corner, the reigning king of chaos Tyler Durden stands pumped up and itching to throw down with his opponent. Durden is skilled in bare-knuckle boxing and all-around no-holds-bar fighting. The first rule of this Cage Match bout is… there are NO rules! Anyone who chooses to challenge Tyler Durden should be prepared for the worst, because there’s no tapping out of this match.

Are you ready for this Cage Match Chaos? This Main Event caps off a week of special match-ups in recognition of Quentin Tarantino’s new film INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS and the winner will be named the new Master of Mayhem. So, who will become the Heavy-Weight Cage Match Champion? Lt. Aldo Raine (INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS) or Tyler Durden (FIGHT CLUB) … it’s your decision. Cast your vote by leaving a comment below and support your fighter of choice.

Character Cage Match: The Bride vs. Samantha Caine (Tarantino Week Edition)

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Welcome to the fourth of five WAMG Character Cage Match special events, in honor of Quentin Tarantino’s newest film INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS. This fourth match of the week-long fight card has the sexy and vivacious Uma Thurman putting dukes up with the equally sexy Genna Davis for the light-weight Cage Match Championship.

Both of these deadly women are forces to be reckoned with, and they are also both women on a mission, intent on sweet vengeance for wrongs committed against them. Uma Thurman is The Bride (aka Beatrix Kiddo) of KILL BILL, vol. 1 & 2 from Quentin Tarantin, while Geena Davis is Samantha Caine (aka Charly Baltimore) of LONG KISS GOODNIGHT (1996) from Renny Harlin.

In the left corner of the ring, The Bride stands tall (6 foot) and confident to meet her opponent. The Bride may have been shot in the head and left for dead, but it’ll take more than that to take her out for good. She’s trained in the arts of Kung Fu by the Master Pai Mei and masterfully wields a samurai sword built by the legendary Hattori Hanzo. If you’re lucky enough to get the best of this skillful killer, don’t let you guard down lest you be finished by her Five Finger Exploding Heart maneuver.

In the right corner of the ring, Samantha Caine also stands tall (6 foot) and ready for action. Despite suffering memory loss, she’s got the makings of a deadly assassin programmed into every inch of her body. Caine was trained not by ancient Eastern methods, but rather by the best the US has to offer. In her former life, she was a dangerous secret government operative, skillful with both bullet and blade. Don’t let her amnesia fool you. Get in her way and instinct kicks you in the teeth.

Prepare yourselves for the most amazing display of highly-trained fighters you’ll see this week. In this Cage Match bout to determine the Light-Weight Champion, who shall stand victorious? The Bride (KILL BILL) or Samantha Caine (LONG KISS GOODNIGHT) … you pick the victor. Cast your vote by leaving a comment below and support your fighter of choice.

Character Cage Match: Jackie Brown vs. Hershe Las Palmas (Tarantino Week Edition)

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Welcome back to the third of five WAMG Character Cage Match special events, in honor of Quentin Tarantino’s newest film INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS. This third match of the week-long fight card is for the ladies, or… guys, depending on how you look at it. The men aren’t the only ones with some fight in them.

Jackie Brown and Hershe Las Palmas, both characters played by legendary exploitation and cult film actress Pam Grier. Jackie Brown of JACKIE BROWN (1997) from Quentin Tarantino versus Hershe Las Palmas of ESCAPE FROM L.A. (1996) … a cat fight to end all cat fights!

Strutting her stuff onto the mats from the left, Jackie Brown is a mild-mannered middle-aged woman in a pants suit, but under the surface is an extremely capable warrior woman with the will and determination to overcome her obstacles and prove she’s no door mat for the evila round her to wipe their feet on. She’s smart, she’s cunning and she can handle a firearm. Beware, or else Jackie may take aim at kicking your ass!

Making her way into the arena from the right, Hershe Las Palmas makes her pressence known with flair and fire. Her badass image is enough to make most opponents flee on sight, but if that doesn’t do the trick she’s got a bite even meaner than her bark. Hershe is a resourceful woman, intent on survival and no stranger to a weapon of nearly any caliber. Avoid Hershe at all costs, but if you must pick a fight, you better be ready to fight dirty!

Bring on the pain! In our first of two scheduled fights of the femme fatales, who shall be the victor? Jackie (JACKIE BROWN) or Hershe Las Palmas (ESCAPE FROM L.A.) … you make the call. Cast your vote by leaving a comment below and support your fighter of choice.

Character Cage Match: Vincent & Jules vs. McManus Bros. (Tarantino Week Edition)

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Welcome back to day two of five WAMG Character Cage Match special events, in honor of Quentin Tarantino’s newest film INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS. The second match on this week-long fight card is a tag team match. Double the carnage, for your pleasure. This two-on-two brawl pits two hitman pairings against each other.

This event is a bit different, as we have two sets of actors instead of one actor in two roles. Vincent (John Travolta) and Jules (Samuel L. Jackson) of PULP FICTION (1994) from Quentin Tarantino will face off against Connor (Sean Patrick Flanery) and Murphy (Norman Reedus), also known as The McManus Brothers of BOONDOCK SAINTS (1999) from Troy Duffy.

On the left, veterans of violence Vincent and Jules approach the stage to claim their victory. This pair of hitmen for hire fight for one thing… CASH! Rules, ethics, good sportsmanship… these two know not of these things. They have a job to do and a paycheck to collect, so don’t even think about getting in their way. Whether by bullets, by fists or by heated debate, Vincent and Jules “will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger.”

Entering the ring from the right are relative rookies to the killing trade, the McManus Brothers. Connor and Murphy may be new to the killings arts, but what they lack in experience they make up for with determined spirit and a sense of calling. The McManus Brothers see themselves as divinely-placed cleaners of evil from the streets, put here by God himself to do his bidding. If your slate is not clear of sin, you may want to think twice about stepping into the ring with these two young vigilantes.

Are you ready to rumble!? Who shall be the tag team victors? Vincent and Jules (PULP FICTION) or Connor & Murphy McManus (BOONDOCK SAINTS) … you be the judge. Cast your vote by leaving a comment below and support your fighters of choice.

Character Cage Match: Mr. White vs. The Lieutenant (Tarantino Week Edition)

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Welcome to the first of five WAMG Character Cage Match special events, in honor of Quentin Tarantino’s newest film INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS. The first match on the fight card pits Harvey Keitel against… well, himself. No, not really. It pits two of his characters against each other. (Get used to this, it’s gonna happen a lot this week.)

Both characters portrayed by actor Harvey Keitel, both characters were also introduced to the general movie-going audience in 1992. Mr. White of RESERVOIR DOGS from Quentin Tarantino. The Lieutenant of BAD LIEUTENANT from Abel Ferrara.

Stepping into the fully-enclosed chain-linked cage on your left is the calm, cool and collected Mr. White. Don’t let his ability to keep it together under stress fool you. Don’t ask him his real name, unless you want a bullet in your brain. He’s smart, suave and sophisticated, but he’s not afraid to get the job done when necessary. Prior to this Character Cage Match, Mr. White pursued a life of crime, working as a professional criminal along side a small gang of other well-dressed hoodlums loyal to him, ready to rumble at a moment’s notice.

Now entering the cube of carnage on your right side is the man without morals, the cop without a care, the legend known only as The Lieutenant. This seasoned protector of the peace has his own sense of justice, fueled by booze, drugs and women. He’ll stop at nothing to get his way and the cost is not an issue. If you don’t give him what he wants, he’ll just beat the Hell out of you and take it and that goes for the Cage Match Championship Belt as well. Don’t back The Lieutenant into a corner though, as he’s got the law in his side… well, sort of.

So, let the foul-mouthed cops and robbers melee begin! Who shall be the victor? Mr. White (RESERVOIR DOGS) or The Lieutenant (BAD LIEUTENANT) … you decide. Cast your vote by leaving a comment below and support your fighter of choice.

Character Cage Match: Dumbledore vs. Gandalf

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Welcome, fans, to this special edition of WAMG’s Character Cage Match. With the release of ‘Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince’ we decided to pit the two Best Movie Wizards against each other in a magical duel of wits, wisdom and wizardry in an attempt to determine, once and for all, who is the most formidable of them all. To make things even more interesting, let’s pit the fans against each other as well. Those of you who consider yourselves Ringers, devout followers of Lord of the Rings, support your wizard! Those of you who fanatically know every fact and detail in the Harry Potter Universe, support your wizard! Let it be known, here and now, who is the greatest wizard of all!

Dumbledore

  • Full Name: Professor Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore (currently portrayed by Michael Gambon, originally Richard Harris)
  • Height: Six Foot Tall
  • Residence: Earth
  • Age: Over 100 Years Old
  • Weapon of Choice: Magic Wand, but his keen intellect and charm go a long way.
  • Minions: Professional Wizard Colleagues, a School full of Students of Magic, Rubeus Hagrid
  • Arch Nemesis: Lord Voldemort
  • Fan Support: Potter-ites (?), Scores of Adolescent and Pre-Teen Readers, Some Fantasy Buffs, Some Adult Fans

Gandalf

  • Full Name: Gandalf the Grey, resurrected as Gandalf the White, also known as Mithrandir and Olórin (portrayed by Ian McKellan)
  • Height: 5 Foot, 11 Inches Tall
  • Residence: Middle Earth
  • Age: Over 2,000 Years Old
  • Weapon of Choice: Magical Staff, but can wield a sword if necessary.
  • Minions: Elves, Hobbits, Dwarves, Magical Talking and Walking Trees
  • Arch Nemesis: Sauron
  • Fan Support: Ringers, Fantasy Buffs, Dungeons & Dragons Geeks, Literary Scholars, Mostly Adult Fans

So, we have the basic break-down of these two contestants. Consider it, ponder it and then conjure up your decision and post comments below letting everyone know where you stand on who will prevail in this magical duel to the death. Remember, every vote counts and their fates are in your hands! Also, if you have any ideas for future editions of the Character Cage Match, shoot us an email at here and let us know.

Character Cage Match: Gremlins vs. Critters

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Welcome to the newest edition of We Are Movie Geek’s Character Cage Match! In tonight’s main event, we have scheduled a cut-throat carnival of carnage containing contestants of the cute and cuddly but cunningly capable carnivorous concoction. Don’t let the diminutive degree of their dimension distract your onlooking eyes, as these diabolical devils in disguise definitely have a disposition for devouring and destroying anything that dares get in their way.

Gremlins…

 Critters…
  • Reach: Gremlins clearly have the upper hand here, sporting disproportionately long agile arms with razor-sharp claws.
  • Strengths: Gremlins have a bit of a height advantage over Critters. They tend to travel in “packs” and have a fiendish sense of humor. The Gremlins’ biggest advantage is the ability to multiply in water, so don’t even think about facing one of these guys mano-a-mano near any water, because you’ll end up an army of one against literally, an army of Gremlins.
  • Weaknesses: If you aren’t gaining any ground against the Gremlins with baseball bats and shotguns, and your sneaky enough, lure them into daylight and watch them squirm as they melt into a pile of primordial Gremlin goo.
  • Reach: Critters are clearly at a disadvantage on this front. While they do have claws, they are hindered by stubby little arms.
  • Strengths: Critters certainly are the underdogs in size. They also tend to travel in “packs” and have a razor-sharp smile. The Critters’ biggest advantage is two-fold. They are highly mobile, able to roly-poly into balls and roll along at high speeds. They also have a projectile advantage, shooting deadly spines from their backs.
  • Weaknesses: No special tricks here. If you can’t bring them down yourself, you might as well add yourself to the menu. The only way to dispose of these furry little freaks is to squash, slice, shoot or burn them into oblivion

It’s up to you to decide which of these devastating demon dogs will dominate the other in this deadly dual to the death. Compare the contestants, then place your vote on your choice for the outcome by posting a comment below.

Character Cage Match: Bolo Yeung vs. Dalip Singh

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The WAMG Character Cage Match is going to start getting a little more… brutal, shall I say? This edition features some massive muscled, stone cold, tough as nails big bad thugs. What does the evil criminal mastermind do when the heroic good guy gets too close? Well, he sicks his ginormous brick wall with lethal fists henchman on the good guy as Dr. Evil escapes. These guys are typically short on gray matter, but are as soft and cuddly as a 3 foot thick brick wall covered in broken glass and barbed wire.

Today’s featured Cage Match pits the veteran Bolo Yeung against the rookie Dalip Singh. Here’s how it works… we present the contenders, lay out their abilities, experience and backgrounds … then, You decide who will be victorious in a no holds bar brawl inside the Hollywood steel cage of death. Let the fight begin!

Bolo Yeung:

  • Height: 5’6″
  • Alias: The Beast from the East, The Chinese Hercules, Chong Li
  • Career: Over 50 movies
  • Appearances: Enter the Dragon, Bloodsport
  • Trained in various forms of martial arts including Wing Chun, prefers the style of Tai-Chi.
  • Former Mr. Hong Kong Bodybuilding Champion, held title for 10 years!
  • Was a student of Bruce Lee
  • Swam from China to Hong Kong in the 60’s to escape communism

Dalip Singh:

  • Height: 7’2.5″
  • Alias: Great Khali, Dilbu, Dalip, Turley
  • Career: Only 2 movies so far, many appearances on WWF, WWE, ECW
  • Appearances: The Longest Yard, Get Smart
  • Trained in Japanese grappling, Aikido, Judo, Greco Roman Wrestling, Kalari (Indian martial art)
  • Former two-time Mr. India bodybuilding champion
  • Defeated The Undertaker on Smackdown
  • Formerly an officer in Punjab state police