Adam Sandler Marathon
Adam Sandler has had a rather divisive career. After gaining fame on “Saturday Night Live”, he starred in a string of successful comedies. In recent years, his comedies have flopped with critics, but have been successful with some audiences, and he has received critical acclaim for his performance in Uncut Gems. Tonight, we have decided to look at four of his earliest film comedies to see if they still hold up. They are:
Happy Gilmore
Billy Madison
The Wedding Singer
The Waterboy
Are you still a fan of the Sandman after all these years? Do you prefer him as a lovable idiot or a loveable jerk? Grab your alligator head, put on your football helmet, belt out your favorite 80’s tune … and let’s talk about movies!
BRAD’S GOLDEN IDOLS
Best Character: TIE BM & HG Billy Madison & Chubbs Peterson
Best Score or Soundtrack: WS Teddy Castlellucci with original songs by various artist
Best Screenplay: WS Tim Herlihy & Carrie Fisher
Best Special Achievement: BM Billy Madison was directed by a female director
Best Supporting Actor/Actress: HG Christopher McDonald
Best Lead Actor/Actress: WS Adam Sandler
Best Scene: WS Jon Lovitz singing Ladies Night
Defining Moment: WB You can do it!
Best Director: WS Frank Coraci
Wildcard: BM & HG Best Running Gag Award
WTF: HG Bob Barker is still alive!
Worst Picture: The Waterboy
Best Picture: The Wedding Singer
Total after deductions:
The Waterboy: 0
The Wedding Singer: 6
Billy Madison: 3
Happy Gilmore: 3
RYAN’S GOLDEN IDOLS
Best Character: BM Angry Bus Driver
Best Score or Soundtrack: WS Teddy Castlellucci with original songs by various artist
Best Screenplay: WS Tim Herlihy & Carrie Fisher
Best Special Achievement: BM Billy Madison was directed by a female director
Best Supporting Actor/Actress: HG Christopher McDonald & Carl Weathers
Best Lead Actor/Actress: WS Adam Sandler
Best Scene: WS Tragic first gig after breakup
Defining Moment: BM Opening 10 minutes
Best Director: WS Frank Coraci
Wildcard: WS The Allen Covert Award
WTF: BM Inappropriate Romantic Relationships
Worst Picture: The Waterboy
Best Picture: The Wedding Singer
Total after deductions:
The Waterboy: Negative One
The Wedding Singer: 9
Billy Madison: 3
Happy Gilmore: 1
KYLE’S GOLDEN IDOLS
Best Character: WB Coach Klein
Best Score or Soundtrack: WS Teddy Castlellucci with original songs by various artist
Best Screenplay: HG Tim Herlihy & Adam Sandler
Best Special Achievement: TIE WS & BM Successful Broadway Show & Female Director
Best Supporting Actor/Actress: TIE WS & WB Henry Winkler & Drew Barrymore
Best Lead Actor/Actress: WS Adam Sandler
Best Scene: HG Bob Barker Fight
Defining Moment: HG The Happy Gilmore Swing
Best Director: HG Dennis Dugan
Wildcard: WS Best SNL Cameo
WTF: WS Forcing kids to grab their asses
Worst Picture: Billy Madison
Best Picture: The Wedding Singer
Total after deductions:
The Waterboy: 2
The Wedding Singer: 6
Billy Madison: 0
Happy Gilmore: 4
NATHAN’S GOLDEN IDOLS
Best Character: HG Happy Gilmore
Best Score or Soundtrack: WS Teddy Castlellucci with original songs by various artist
Best Screenplay: HG Tim Herlihy & Adam Sandler
Best Special Achievement: HG The Happy Gilmore Swing
Best Supporting Actor/Actress: WS Drew Barrymore
Best Lead Actor/Actress: WS Adam Sandler
Best Scene: WS Grow Old With You
Defining Moment: HG The ‘Happy Place”
Best Director: WS Frank Coraci
Wildcard: TIE WS & HG Best On-Screen Duo & Best Villain
WTF: HG What happened to the actor who played Happy’s first caddie?
Worst Picture: The Waterboy
Best Picture: TIE The Wedding Singer & Happy Gilmore
Total after deductions:
The Waterboy: Negative 1
The Wedding Singer: 7
Billy Madison: 0
Happy Gilmore: 6
