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I have compiled a 1024 movie tournament complete with brackets and pictures. I've been doing this since I was 12 so I am in no way copying anyone. Before I go ahead and proceed with the tournament I would like to see what the intrest is and what the participation level would be.
Allow me to explain the rules and standards used in the selection process.
1. The Selection Process
The movies included range from 1939-2007. The selection process was a long and difficult one but I think I have done a fair job. I tried to include any movies that people could possibly argue as the best movie ever. There may be some notable omissions, specifically older movies, but this is the 21st century so I was not to faithful to movies pre-1980's. Certain movie franchises(Friday the 13th, Nightmare on Elm Street) only include the first film for there simply weren't enough spots in a 1024 movie tournament. Unless I was going to include every movie ever made I had to draw the line somewhere. Things I considered when picking the movies were personal preference, fans opinion, critics reviews, awards, special effects, originality, and profit.
2. Seeding
I wrestled with this for awhile as to how to determine seeding. I felt I needed some sort of formula rather than just personal preferences. In the long run I suppose it doesn't matter because 'the cream always rises to the top.' Anyhow, I first alphabetized the entire list and then broke down each letter group in descending order according to release date. I used both alphabetical and numeric methods because I couldn't decipher which would be more accurate in determining the true #1, so I used both. Movies with numeric titles were placed at the top. In seeding I simply pitted the top of the list against the bottom of the list...
EX: 2001: A Space Odyssey(1968) vs. Zodiac(2007)
..and so on.
3. Rules
The rules are simple. I will post a match-up and you will vote for one or the other. Given the number of matchups(1023) involded each battle will be open for only 2-3 hours. Otherwise, we would be here for years. Once the voting is closed for a match-up the votes will be tallied and a winner determined. The winner will advance to the next round and the loser will go back to the vault.
The first vote will be: Would you participate in the Ultimate Maximum 1024 Movie tournament?
Allow me to explain the rules and standards used in the selection process.
1. The Selection Process
The movies included range from 1939-2007. The selection process was a long and difficult one but I think I have done a fair job. I tried to include any movies that people could possibly argue as the best movie ever. There may be some notable omissions, specifically older movies, but this is the 21st century so I was not to faithful to movies pre-1980's. Certain movie franchises(Friday the 13th, Nightmare on Elm Street) only include the first film for there simply weren't enough spots in a 1024 movie tournament. Unless I was going to include every movie ever made I had to draw the line somewhere. Things I considered when picking the movies were personal preference, fans opinion, critics reviews, awards, special effects, originality, and profit.
2. Seeding
I wrestled with this for awhile as to how to determine seeding. I felt I needed some sort of formula rather than just personal preferences. In the long run I suppose it doesn't matter because 'the cream always rises to the top.' Anyhow, I first alphabetized the entire list and then broke down each letter group in descending order according to release date. I used both alphabetical and numeric methods because I couldn't decipher which would be more accurate in determining the true #1, so I used both. Movies with numeric titles were placed at the top. In seeding I simply pitted the top of the list against the bottom of the list...
EX: 2001: A Space Odyssey(1968) vs. Zodiac(2007)
..and so on.
3. Rules
The rules are simple. I will post a match-up and you will vote for one or the other. Given the number of matchups(1023) involded each battle will be open for only 2-3 hours. Otherwise, we would be here for years. Once the voting is closed for a match-up the votes will be tallied and a winner determined. The winner will advance to the next round and the loser will go back to the vault.
The first vote will be: Would you participate in the Ultimate Maximum 1024 Movie tournament?
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