Bruce Lee is a consideration, but he didn't really have a long enough career in movies to garner a HoF, although if others disagree (And I bet I know who will be first) maybe we will get to Bruce a bit quicker.

Bruce Lee is a Bona fide HOF candidate just for his influence alone. As for his film output, it's quality not quantity. In fact, he started out as a child star in China so he already had a number of films to his credit before moving to the US in the late 1950's. Plus it cannot be dismissed that his classic films of the 70's not only redifined martial arts cinema but action cinema in the West too.

Not only did he bring martial arts to the West via cinema but also on it's biggest scale to the everyman via his schools. His films stands the test of time and continue to influence martial artists and martial arts filmakers to this day, and his own fighting style of Jeet Kun Do is an accepted martial arts practice. His philosophical works are also still being taught and adopted by martial arts schools the world over. It was only his untimely death that stop him from going to fulfilling his potential and sustaing international success.

If James Dean is considered a cinematic icon with just 3 films to his name then what Bruce achieved in his 5 films of the 70's makes him an even more deserving candidate.

End of discussion.

I was going to place Enter the Dragon in the film section as an inagural. But Bruce in the actors... hmmm I'll have to think about it. Although what you've sited MiB is about his martial arts not his film career. Also, James Dean is not on my radar for this HoF the idea for it is to be a bit more modern. I don't want one of these poncy ones where people widely considered because some cheap hack reckons there good gets the nod.

Some good picks there Lava. Godafther is an Inagural pick for sure potentially Star Wars too. I'm assuming Miss Alba is a joke though.

Bruce Lee's impact of the film industry is just as great as his impact on martial arts. Not only was he an action director and choreographer for all of his 70's films (inc Enter... and his scenes in Marlowe) as well as others, he also wrote and directed Way Of The Dragon and the original footage/screenplay/script for Game Of Death. The TV series that was Kung Fu was also orignally a Bruce created project called The Golden Flute, so his skills ranged beynd his on-camera work.

Martial arts movies chaged after Bruce's movies as did the importance of the stars in the business. Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung and the others would have the same clout in the buisness if Bruce hadn't opened the doors for them. And the martial arts film explosion in the US wouldn't have happened if it were no for Bruce. Simple maths - No Bruce Lee = No Van Damme, No Seagal.

And if you need futher convincing, when Bruce died film makers in both Hong Kong and Hollywood were looking for "the next Bruce Lee". If someone is that well know and that influential that their passing leaves a whole in the industry that creates that much interest in filing (or in this case trying to) then surely their importance, their contribution and icnonic status cannot be argued.

The fact that we are still talking about the guy almost 35 years after his death speaks volumes.

Hmmm good point. Need to work out credentials. Anyone have any ideas please place them here.

Also, MiB feel free to start a Bruce Lee Action/Adventure thread in this section.

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Just a thought I've seen on other sites where the person who runs the site chooses who they want and then the site memebers vote yes or no is this not the most simpe way of doing it? Id vote for Bill Murray in the HoF

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No offence to DM but it could get messy if there are mass disagreements over who he chooses which is why, like the Miss Undergound, i agree that we get to particpate.

However, my concern is that this has a danger of ending up like those "Greatest Albums" polls where people vote for the current darlings of hype like Arctic Monkeys at no 1. So may I suggest we set some kind of criteria for the nomination?

If I may, I would like to proffer the following suggestions:


1) Nominees for actors or actress must have 10 or more active years in the business or for deceased actors or short lived careers, a legacy extending 20 years or over

2) Nominees for directors must have 5 or more films to their credit

3) Nominess for actor or actress can't be based on how hot he or she looks

4) Nominees for Films must be over 5 years old. All languages and country or origin welcome

5) All film nominees must have been cinema releases at least in thier country of origin to qualify. Straight to DVD films are not accepted.


How does that sound? Comments? Thoughts?

There are two additions to this list in the Other Category

Other

Walt Disney, Jim Henson.


The inagural event will happen at the beginning of September. Then the others nominated can be considered. There will be considerations once a quarter so the first new admissions will Happen end of December beginning of Jan 08.

Pulp Fiction - Film

this film not only helped the careers of many established actors but also the style was very unique and I feel pushed many new film makers to try new things that they wouldn't have done before this film showed them the way.

Quentin Tarantino - Director

I just think he really pushes the boundaries or the established film industry and is willing to try new things and new styles and take influences from anyway.

Morgan Freeman - Drama and Comedy

Just look at his list of films, he is an amazing actor who has been in some of my favourite films, Unforgiven, The Shawshank Redemption, Outbreak, Se7en, Chain Reaction, Kiss the Girls, Bruce Almighty, Along Came a Spider, Batman Begins to name just a few.

Bruce Willis - Action/Adventure and Drama.

Not only is he one of the ultimate action heros but also think of his films like Unbreakable and The Sixth Sense which we excellent films and he did an outstanding job.

Sorry, I didn't read the entire thread, and I don't know how popular these movies were in the UK, but I have some nominations for the Movies category:

Rocky series-In the States, these are the end all, be all of sports movies. Just ask any American their top 5 sports movies, and at least one of these will fall somewhere in there.

Field of Dreams-This is my favorite movie of all time. I know Brits aren't too hot on baseball, but it's a really great movie. If you have a dad, you'll love this movie.

Here's a few for the actors category:

Tom Hanks-He's never made a bad move. Just look at his resume: Forrest Gump, Saving Private Ryan, Philadelphia, Cast Away, and it goes on and on.

Will Ferrell-He's the top of the food chain when it comes to comedy. While a lot of his movies haven't gotten high quality reviews, he's a master of comedy. Some examples of his work: Elf, Talladega Nights, Blades of Glory, etc.

I would like to nominate the following films for inclusion in the 'Best Film' catagory:

The Lord of The Rings trilogy

In my mind, the most complete set of films ever made. Ground-breaking special effects, great acting performances all round, and brilliantly directed. A fantastic adaptation from a fantastic book!

The Shawshank Redemption

I'm not one for watching movies over and over again, but The Shawshank Redemption is one I would happily watch on repeat! One of the most moving films ever made, with outstanding performances from Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman. A definate candidate for Best Movie!

The Green Mile

The second film on my list directed by Frank Darabont (with Shawshank). I'm not particularly a Tom Hanks fan, but The Green Mile is, in my mind, a modern day classic. One of the only films that has made me cry every time I watch it! 

The Crow

Great piece of cinema, good fun, good acting, well directed. And to top it off, a great soundtrack!

DoD--I agree wholeheartedly with all of those.

The break Up quite possibly on the list of worst films ever. Most of those films you mention he's not the leading man although Id agree with Swingers and Dodgeball.

The Breakup...worst movie ever? But how? It had Jennifer Anniston.... :[

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The Breakup...worst movie ever? But how? It had Jennifer Anniston.... :[

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Exactly!

Uh no I meant "exactly" as in Anniston was a contributing factor to it being a lousy film...

No Sorry. She's not that great and besides, I have a pathological hatred for the cast of Friends for being in that unfunny, overrated pile of crap and because it is ALWAYS on TV over here in the UK.

I'd like to nominate a further film to the 'Best Film' catagory;

Memento 

A brilliant piece of film making. Ground-breaking idea, brilliantly filmed and with strong acting performances. It's a 'Marmite' film; you either love it or hate it. Obviously I love it!

As for the 'Friends' thing, I have nothing against the series, its fairly harmless fun. But I'm struggling to think of any decent film any of the main cast has made since. There was..........or maybe...........or what about.......... erm..........nope, can't think of any!

Well some great news. Stallone's 'people' have been in touch and they are going to have him do me an acceptance for the HoF. Also, when the Rambo junket happens they are happy for me to present him with the certificate...

Cool...so you get to meet Stallone. Does that mean he's going in?

You lucky Sob dark M...id love to meet Sly, hes an awesome guy!