Se7en was one of those films I saw while I was in the process of becoming obsessed about movies. A lot of these films have become sacred to me, not necessarily because of their quality, (although I think Se7en is a better film than Josh does) but because they were so important in my journey of cinema. While Rushmore is a beautiful film I cherish, Se7en's story will engross future viewers until the end of time.
Ben Kizer (Salem, Oregon) - 6 years ago
Unjust public opinion has pushed me into the cursed Vigilantly Filmspottingism, voting against a film out of hate rather than voting for a film out of love. It's a petty act, but seldom do fellow listeners realize it is not something you can simply chose not to do. It's a low point in your bracketeering where you are crowded by the memories of your forgotten muses. So in the name Paul Verhoeven, I cast my vote in the winds of Rushmore with the hope it might take down the murder who robbed me of my beloved Starship troopers.
Chris Huntington (Salem, Oregon) - 6 years ago
To paraphrase Ronny (or was it Donny) “Get your head out of your ass Filmspotting Nation!”
This is not really that close for me. Seven is a great film, Rushmore is sublime. I truly love the story of Max and Herman each “coming of age” within their respective spheres.
I must have seen Rushmore 30 timeless and it has never not gotten dusty for me when Max finally introduces Herman to his father and in so doing, reveals a part of the real Max to Herman for the first time. Murray’s understated performance in that moment is truly a thing of beauty. The only thing that gives me a moment’s pause is the fear of my beloved Rushmore having to face off against Fargo in the next round. If I have to face that impossible choice, Sophie ain’t got nothing on me.
Dustin - 6 years ago
Wes might and probably should win all three decades
Jared M. Hernández - 6 years ago
I hate you all, I love Rushmore and I probably watch that film the most out of the two... but Se7en is totally David Fincher’s Greatest film behind Fight Club... and that film is still in contention... fine I’ll go with Rushmore
Evan Wilcox - 6 years ago
How is Seven still in this? Who votes for Seven over... anything? It's got craft and it's gross and the end with the box is kinda funny. That's about it. It's Finchery but it's got nothing to say.
Rushmore, on the other hand, is delightful. Vote Rushmore.
Too often Se7en's ending gets in the way of people's appreciation for the wealth of quality it has to offer. Remembered as the "What's in the box?" movie, a noir art design, thrilling investigation, and one of Kevin Spacey's best performances despite appearing first onscreen about halfway through the film, are lost. This ain't just a meme people - it's a hell of a movie!
Michael Green - 6 years ago
My new love for Rushmore was tested again by the Madness of the Filmspotting version. Seven has a strange sadistic place in my movie heart, but the best scene from either film is Murray in Rushmore lamenting the stupidity that are his sons. Therefore, Rushmore must advance to see re-watches in my household (until the next horrifying round and match up).
Never in my wildest imagination did I ever dream I would have sons like these.
-Herman Blume
Erin Teachman (Washington, DC) - 6 years ago
Se7en is brilliant and searing and boldly shot but it's weighted with a cynicism so profoundly pitch black it makes me want to shower my mind every time I see it. Rushmore might not be Anderson's best (not for me), but it's clever and honest and manages not to kill almost everyone and the concept of hope by the end of it, so this time it, Rushmore gets my vote.
Alison - Birmingham, AL - 6 years ago
I love both films, but I’ll forever be bitter that less than 20 listeners helped Se7en beat Reservoir Dogs...bitter to the point that I burned my Filmspotting t-shirt*.
Clearly it’s a no-brainer to vote for Rushmore.
*I plan on buying another one or maybe five so I can be just as dramatic next year.
Chad Hill (Monticello, AR) - 6 years ago
I wonder if Max Fischer's stage recreation of Se7en would be enough to get by on in absence of the real thing.
Neil Mitchell - 6 years ago
If this was Moonrise Kingdom, The Royal Tenenbaums, The Life Aquatic, this would me more of a struggle. I love Wes, I love Rushmore, but this is Fincher at his most streamlined, his most effective, his most chilling. Se7en has to exist.
Rushmore is a great step in a solid filmography, a reasonable Best Step, even. It's Wes Anderson doing what he does, again, and very well.
But I don't think anything else accomplishes what Seven does. It's more amazing that this one-of-a-kind movie happened in a millions-of-their-kind genre. Plus? I just like it more.
Mike H. - 6 years ago
In a way, this tournament has made me somewhat appreciate Fincher's late-90's dominance, contrasted with selections by the two Andersons (Wes and Paul Thomas) that are also great but moreso presage their ascendant greatness in the next decade(s) to come. Let's face it.....Fincher had a monopoly for a while on the "thinking man's movie pick while high in a frat house" category.
But let's also face it.............Se7en has already gone way farther in this thing than it ever deserved to.
Jim - 6 years ago
I'd love to see Max's stage adaptation of Se7en. I see him casting Magnus in Brad Pitt's role, Margaret Yang taking over for Morgan Freeman, and little Dirk Calloway as John Doe.
Stephen - 6 years ago
If I can only have one serial killer, it's going to be Hannibal Lecter, but I need Jason Schwartzman and Bill Murray to keep going. Sorry Mr. Fincher, but this vote means I still get to keep my favourite film of yours: The Game.
Se7en was one of those films I saw while I was in the process of becoming obsessed about movies. A lot of these films have become sacred to me, not necessarily because of their quality, (although I think Se7en is a better film than Josh does) but because they were so important in my journey of cinema. While Rushmore is a beautiful film I cherish, Se7en's story will engross future viewers until the end of time.
Unjust public opinion has pushed me into the cursed Vigilantly Filmspottingism, voting against a film out of hate rather than voting for a film out of love. It's a petty act, but seldom do fellow listeners realize it is not something you can simply chose not to do. It's a low point in your bracketeering where you are crowded by the memories of your forgotten muses. So in the name Paul Verhoeven, I cast my vote in the winds of Rushmore with the hope it might take down the murder who robbed me of my beloved Starship troopers.
To paraphrase Ronny (or was it Donny) “Get your head out of your ass Filmspotting Nation!”
This is not really that close for me. Seven is a great film, Rushmore is sublime. I truly love the story of Max and Herman each “coming of age” within their respective spheres.
I must have seen Rushmore 30 timeless and it has never not gotten dusty for me when Max finally introduces Herman to his father and in so doing, reveals a part of the real Max to Herman for the first time. Murray’s understated performance in that moment is truly a thing of beauty. The only thing that gives me a moment’s pause is the fear of my beloved Rushmore having to face off against Fargo in the next round. If I have to face that impossible choice, Sophie ain’t got nothing on me.
Wes might and probably should win all three decades
I hate you all, I love Rushmore and I probably watch that film the most out of the two... but Se7en is totally David Fincher’s Greatest film behind Fight Club... and that film is still in contention... fine I’ll go with Rushmore
How is Seven still in this? Who votes for Seven over... anything? It's got craft and it's gross and the end with the box is kinda funny. That's about it. It's Finchery but it's got nothing to say.
Rushmore, on the other hand, is delightful. Vote Rushmore.
Too often Se7en's ending gets in the way of people's appreciation for the wealth of quality it has to offer. Remembered as the "What's in the box?" movie, a noir art design, thrilling investigation, and one of Kevin Spacey's best performances despite appearing first onscreen about halfway through the film, are lost. This ain't just a meme people - it's a hell of a movie!
My new love for Rushmore was tested again by the Madness of the Filmspotting version. Seven has a strange sadistic place in my movie heart, but the best scene from either film is Murray in Rushmore lamenting the stupidity that are his sons. Therefore, Rushmore must advance to see re-watches in my household (until the next horrifying round and match up).
Never in my wildest imagination did I ever dream I would have sons like these.
-Herman Blume
Se7en is brilliant and searing and boldly shot but it's weighted with a cynicism so profoundly pitch black it makes me want to shower my mind every time I see it. Rushmore might not be Anderson's best (not for me), but it's clever and honest and manages not to kill almost everyone and the concept of hope by the end of it, so this time it, Rushmore gets my vote.
I love both films, but I’ll forever be bitter that less than 20 listeners helped Se7en beat Reservoir Dogs...bitter to the point that I burned my Filmspotting t-shirt*.
Clearly it’s a no-brainer to vote for Rushmore.
*I plan on buying another one or maybe five so I can be just as dramatic next year.
I wonder if Max Fischer's stage recreation of Se7en would be enough to get by on in absence of the real thing.
If this was Moonrise Kingdom, The Royal Tenenbaums, The Life Aquatic, this would me more of a struggle. I love Wes, I love Rushmore, but this is Fincher at his most streamlined, his most effective, his most chilling. Se7en has to exist.
Rushmore is a great step in a solid filmography, a reasonable Best Step, even. It's Wes Anderson doing what he does, again, and very well.
But I don't think anything else accomplishes what Seven does. It's more amazing that this one-of-a-kind movie happened in a millions-of-their-kind genre. Plus? I just like it more.
In a way, this tournament has made me somewhat appreciate Fincher's late-90's dominance, contrasted with selections by the two Andersons (Wes and Paul Thomas) that are also great but moreso presage their ascendant greatness in the next decade(s) to come. Let's face it.....Fincher had a monopoly for a while on the "thinking man's movie pick while high in a frat house" category.
But let's also face it.............Se7en has already gone way farther in this thing than it ever deserved to.
I'd love to see Max's stage adaptation of Se7en. I see him casting Magnus in Brad Pitt's role, Margaret Yang taking over for Morgan Freeman, and little Dirk Calloway as John Doe.
If I can only have one serial killer, it's going to be Hannibal Lecter, but I need Jason Schwartzman and Bill Murray to keep going. Sorry Mr. Fincher, but this vote means I still get to keep my favourite film of yours: The Game.
John Doe may have done something that's going to be puzzled over and studied and followed, forever, but he didn't write a hit play and direct it.
There is not enough room in the box to stuff it with ballots for Se7en but it is my pick.