If you are following the Hollywood Bracket you are surely
aware that there is only 1 seed outside of the top 16 that have made the Sweet
16. As much as we all love upsets, sometimes the better man and star just wins.
In this tournament, we are learning one thing. The movie stars that we all know
and love are winning it out. If you are a front runner and filled out this
bracket, chances are your bracket is looking very good right now. Samuel L. Jackson
(6) defeated Dustin Hoffman (5) in the only upset if this was even an upset. We
all love upsets. Who doesn’t watch March Madness and not root for an Ohio or
Norfolk State. In sports we love underdogs but it would appear that when it
comes to Hollywood, we simply love our stars. After two rounds here is where I stand.
Record: 45-3
Upset Picks: 6-3
Here are my
picks to reach the Elite 8 picks.
Brando Region
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Tom Hanks (1) has seen his career really slow
down recently while Cruise (4) has had somewhat of resurgence lately. A piece of
me would love to see an upset here because Cruise is just crazy enough to win
the whole thing but I really see Hanks in the Elite 8. He is arguably one of
the top 3 American actors of all time. Do you not remember watching just him
and volleyball for 3 hours? Ask me to do the same with Tom Cruise and I may go
crazy myself.
o
Winner: Hanks
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The Leo (2) vs Jackson (6) is actually an
interesting matchup. Both actors have fabulous careers, are huge Hollywood
stars, and are well respected throughout the entire Hollywood world. There is
no way this one will be a blow out. The only thing I have to lean on is that
deep down I know Leo is a better actor and the truth is that every guy wants to
be him. The one lower seed left will end his run here.
o
Winner: DiCaprio
Wayne Region
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Washington (1) and Damon (4) are both big time
movie stars in the same era. Obviously Denzel has an earlier start but Damon is
a pretty big name out there. The issue for Damon here is that he has no
distinct advantage over Washington. These two matchup almost too well and that doesn’t
favor Mr. Bourne. If you think Mr. Bourne can kick some butt, go see Safe
House.
o
Winner: Washington
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De Niro (2) and Depp (3) is one of the most
interesting matchups we have seen in the tourney. These actors are so different
at this point in their careers. To be honest I can see the strange Depp in some
of De Niro’s classics but recently De Niro has become quite classic,
predictable and normal. Johnny Depp is not normal, though not in a bad
way. I love Depp and its possible he can
pull off the upset here but I expect De Niro to pull it out. The truth is this
one is a coin flip. I literally flipped a coin and it landed on the Taxi
Driver.
o
Winner De Niro
Newman Region
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I love Captain Jack (1) but I think I love Pitt
(4) even more. I am going to go with my first major upset here. I know Jack is
such a legend but Pitt is hot right now and seems to be just in favor with
everyone you speak to. It’s a risky move but I like Pitt moving into the Elite
8.
o
Winner: Pitt
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Before the
tourney began you could have easily swapped both Freeman (3) and Clooney (2).
Again, I think this is a bad matchup for Clooney. The only thing he has over
Freeman is the looks and the Hollywood stud status. Other than that these two
are dead even, and if anything it is Freeman who has the better and more
accomplished career. Clooney is a star but not necessarily because of his
movies. Freeman is a movie star.
o
Winner: Freeman
Stewart Region
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If there was ever a legend that could take down
the Queen of Hollywood (1), it would be the King of the Western (4). Eastwood
has the acting and directing chops and is just tough enough to stand up to the
Actress who can play anyone and do anything. I am feeling the upset bug and
going to go with my gut on this one. Do
I feel lucky? Yes.
o
Winner: Eastwood
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Pacino (2) and Ford (3) is a solid matchup and
should come down to the wire. Both play each role with an old grittiness and a
scratchy voice. Ultimately when it came
down to it I thought about both actors and all I could think about is a game of
inches. So long Solo.
o
Winner: Pacino
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