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JAMES EARL JONES POLL (redo)
🕑 Added 2024-09-13 16:12:46 +0000 UTCthere was too much confusion on the last poll - my bad friends.
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John Morgan
Conan!!!
Vicious Trollop
Actually, she hasn't. She's some of his best roles but far from all.
Louise Brooks
I agree with Ian. Great White Hope is amazing.
CinWin
I like The Hunt For Red October more than Conan but, since it's a JEJ tribute, it seems more apropos that Conan wins the poll.
Omar Anzaldua
Personally, I would suggest the original Lion King. Granted, we've all seen it, but a rewatch as adults at this point of time, I think, would be good 😀
jonny miller
HES GREAT IN CONAN, FOR SURE. BUT I HAD TO GO WITH RED OCTOBER SINCE ITS A FAVORITE OF MINE!
Travis Taylor
Back in 2004, I almost got to work Mr. Jones on a film, sadly we didn’t land him and we got Anthony Mackie instead. That said I want it to be Conan.
Travis Taylor
Fire mares can travel a thousand leagues in a day.
Travis Taylor
I fully endorse this post. Even if I hate the soundtrack for Ladyhawke.
Charity Konusser (the chonus)
Yes, we should honor his starring works, some of which Ashleigh has already seen, so I was just listing some other movies in which he has a leading role, not just a small part like the ones in the poll. in Hunt for Red October, which is currently winning, he has very few scenes. Ultimately it's all fine -- we're just watching movies here, and whatever gets picked gets picked. HfRO is an enjoyable film on its own, but if someone asked me to pick a movie James Earl Jones is in, that would be pretty far down the list (I'd throw in Matewan and Claudine with my other three long before HfRO).
djhyjak
if your doing a tribute to a person shouldnt you honor his starring works, and isnt the idea to get to know him not just what you already know
Bryan Foster
Just watch the Big Bang Theory episode he’s in 😁
Ian Harrison
Check out the 1970 JEJ movie "The Great White Hope" -a kind of bio-pic about the First African American Heavyweight Boxing Champion Jack Johnson with name changes.
Beth Brown
Ashleigh, here are some top 10 suggestions for Hallobeans; 1)Abigail 2) Talk to me 3) Christine 4) SIlver Bullet 5) Halloween 2 (1981) 6) Trick r Treat(2007) 7) Scream 3 and 4 8) Constantine 9)Thanksgiving 10) Bram Stoker's Dracula (Gary Oldman). Please and thank you.
Joe Blankenship
It would really be nice to watch a movie starring James Earl Jones to honor James Earl Jones. Instead of a Sean Connery movie.
Theadora
Adding a vote for "A Family Thing".
Theadora
It's *great*! AND Mr Jones *very* deliberately uses his voice *very* differently than we're accustomed to!
Scott Margeson
SCREAM 3 is my choice.
Elliot Nesterman
I'll again suggest his great performance in the NY Shakespeare Festival production of King Lear. It's available on youtube, so folks can watch along if they like. https://youtu.be/EXDz6QSTrKM?si=IAqFAuQJBJlaB4if
Mike Gibson
He is in Hunt for Red October for like 10 minutes. He is literally the bad guy in Conan... if it's a tribute to James Earl Jones, it hast to be Conan imho
Russell Crockett
Conan, all the way!
Blu
Hunt is very cinematic. Conan is fun as fuck
TaleenaS
Voted for Red October because I don't even remember him from Conan, where as h JEJ OWNS the role of Greer and is the only one I can picture reading the books anymore
TheSingulatarian
Coming in from left field with "The UFO Incident" which stars JEJ and eatures him prominently. And Ashliegh loves aliens. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRkOvfXGFrY
Joe Blankenship
I wouldn't mind if you did a Star Wars rewatch since that one predates the Patreon.
evil_incarnate
I was hoping for "The Great White Hope" but now I'm pulling for Conan.
Anais Hilator
I am voting Conan the Barbarian because I'm standing on my soap box for 80s fantasy films which are severely under represented on the channel. Yeah there is Labrynth and Willow and Flash Gordon and Neverending Story. But my goodness the Conan franchise, Beastmaster, Krull, Time Bandits, Dragonslayer, Excalibur, Brazil(more Terry Gilliam), Yellowbeard, The Navigators, LadyHawke etc. So many classic 80s fantasy neglected, so I'm stumping for Conan the Barbarian. JEJ was spellbinding as the villain. And his hair was epic!!
Mikey Russo
She’s already seen his best roles.
Vicious Trollop
Yup, let's just give a 94 year old legend a shout out. That seems like a respectful way to honor him. Oh wait. It's not.
Vicious Trollop
Yes! This would be an excellent time to finally rewatch the original Star Wars trilogy. She's been saying she wants to for a while. That would be a fitting tribute. Much better than the options that are listed.
EJN
Since he has small roles in most of these I’m gonna have to go with Scream 3 even though it won’t win. 🤷🏻♂️
Algor Langeaux
I would say Field of Dreams or The Sandlot would be better movies with him in them, but I believe you have already done those...
William Stefens
Have to say both The Hunt for Red October and Conan the Barbadian have both James Earl Jones and another big movie star. With JEJ co-starring with Sean Connery in the Hunt for Red October, and with a young Arnold Schwarzenegger in Conan the Barbarian. Can't go wrong with either of these two movies. And, Ashleigh I know from watching your reaction to The Fugitive that you like both action movies and mystery movies.
Omar Anzaldua
I'd suggest just watching the original Lion King as a fun shared experience
Shawn Ravenfire
Conan and Red October are both must-sees!
Tyler Foster
To date, the Jack Ryan movies begin with a trilogy: The Hunt For Red October (1990), Patriot Games (1992), and Clear and Present Danger (1994) (which feature James Earl Jones in a recurring role for continuity, after Alec Baldwin was replaced by Harrison Ford. In 2002, there was the first reboot, with Ben Affleck playing Jack Ryan, The Sum of All Fears, which IMO is a very good return to form in line with Hunt For Red October. If I'm not mistaken, Morgan Freeman is playing the JEJ role in that movie. Then the series was rebooted again in 2014 with Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit, starring Chris Pine as Ryan. Most recently, the series rebooted again on television as "Jack Ryan" with John Krasinski playing the role.
Joe Blankenship
There's a movie called "A Family Thing" that stars James Earl Jones and Robert Duvall. I've never seen it, but its James Earl Jones and Robert Duvall, two powerhouses, its probably pretty good. Its a 7/10 on IMDb.
Elliot Nesterman
Unfortunately, Jones plays supporting roles in these. Most of his leading roles were on stage. However, he reprised his Tony-winning performance as "Jack Jefferson" in the film version of "The Great White Hope." He was also nominated for an Oscar for the film performance. Based on the true story of Jack Johnson, the first African-American World Heavyweight boxing champion, it tells the story of the controversy surrounding a black man winning the World Heavyweight title. The "Great White Hope" of the title refers to the white boxer who said he was going to reclaim the "honor" of the white race by defeating Johnson in the ring.
Michael Lynch
The hunt for red October is excellent, but come on Conan
Leigh Nathaniel Silver
No Traveling allstars and moter kings shame No Great White Hope Shame.
ingibingi2000
I voted conan, I love the movie
Lynette Cummins
Nice. 😎
Charity Konusser (the chonus)
"But that's not really the kind of movie we watch here." <-- sometimes we do, when Ashleigh does an "older, classic movie." But I agree that while having a film historian would satisfy some of us, it's not in keeping with what most people here seem to want to watch.
Brian's Dog
Hunt for Red October, shorter time on screen, but he stole the show when he was on. Quality over quantity.
Vicious Trollop
If you are serious about doing a James Earl Jones tribute then the only movie from this list that he is actually in for more than 5-10 minutes is Conan the Barbarian. He is in 2 scenes in The Hunt For Red October. If Red October wins, don't call it a JEJ tribute. He was an incredible actor with so many great roles & it seems kind of disrespectful to honor him with a movie he's barely in.
Curtis Martin
This is a time when it would be helpful to have A staff film historian 😂 I know that kinda goes against the spirit of the channel. This would be the time to watch "The Great White Hope" for which Mr. Jones was nominated for an Oscar. But that's not really the kind of movie we watch here. In any event, your intro to whatever wins should include links to his other channel apppearences.
Madame Kitty
I say we rewatch the sandlot or one of the star wars movies
Brian Peace
That's right! I forgot about Baldwin. She likes Connery, though. It has been a loooong time since I saw any Jack Ryan movies.
Gio Vidrio
I appreciate everyone informing me that HFRO is in the Tom Clancy series, (I had NO recollection of that) I always thought Patriot Games was the first and lead to Clear and Present Danger. But this is good to know. Maybe when she gets to it she’ll have a better appreciation for it, that is if she does find it boring, but here’s to hoping she doesn’t and actually enjoys the choice made.
Charity Konusser (the chonus)
Oh for sure they wouldn't get the most votes, but none of the movies listed are really proper tribute viewings for JEJ. I mean, part of the problem is that she's already seen a lot of his popular work, so at least we can be glad about that.
Tyler Foster
They're voting for a YouTube edit of Scream 3, which admittedly is probably less appealing to those who watched the full-length. However, the full-lengths are traditionally missing the intro and outro segments where she actually talks about the movie a little more, not to mention, not everyone watches the full length versions.
Tyler Foster
Red October does not have Ford, it has Alec Baldwin. The sequels Patriot Games and Clear and Present Danger have Ford.
Tyler Foster
As I said to Jason above, while I think Great White Hope and Claudine are both deserving of a JEJ tribute, as well as the movies you mentioned, I also think they would basically receive zero votes because they are not very well-known. The Great White Hope is also hard to come by in a decent-looking version (there are copies on YouTube, but they look quite bad, and are less than standard definition, aka 360p).
Lynette Cummins
I am in total agree with Tyler. Just like the Bond movies, you have to start at the beginning.
Tyler Foster
While I think Great White Hope and Claudine are both deserving of a JEJ tribute, I also think both would basically receive zero votes because they are not nearly as well-known as Conan or Red October.
Tyler Foster
Well, that is one of the options on the poll, so you can just vote that.
Wally Hartshorn
Hunt for Red October is a good movie, but JEJ is barely in it. Conan is a far better choice. Watch both, but watch Conan if you’re honoring JEJ.
Tyler Foster
Not only do I strongly disagree that The Hunt For Red October is boring (IMO, the best of the Jack Ryan movies by a significant margin), but I'm also in the minority that doesn't like either of the Harrison Ford entries. That said, I think the most diplomatic thing would be what she's done, which is put up Hunt For Red October first, and then later can get to Patriot Games, which is *supposed* to be a direct sequel even though Baldwin doesn't come back and therefore should not be watched first or in competition with October.
Adam Doyle
The Alec Baldwin/Harrison Ford versions of Jack Ryan are more average smart guy in crazy situations, and less Jason Bourne than the more recent versions.
Spocktacular
I was just coming to suggest skipping HFRO and going right to Patriot Games. Harrison Ford and JEJ.... She'd love it. HFRO is a snoozefest.
Gio Vidrio
Patriot Games would’ve been a great suggestion too for the channel.
Mikey Russo
She never uploaded the reaction edit.
Phill
Conan! Where else can you learn what is best in life??
Mikey Russo
People are just using his death to get you to react to movies he’s barely in. Just give him a shout out and do Scream 3, that’s my suggestion.
Jason Espinoza
“The Great White Hope” should be on the list. It was his first starring role.
Skip
JEJ is actually pretty good in Conan but the hair they gave him for it I just.....can't.....LOL Red October for me
Katie Jackson
It's on Patreon(I didn't Know)but it's not on YouTube yet
Charity Konusser (the chonus)
None of these are JEJ vehicles and none really display his talent. I would have loved to have seen Cry The Beloved Country, The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars and Motor Kings, or The Great White Hope listed -- all three films in which he gives stunning performances (Bingo Long also hilarious) -- and all three "older, classic movies" which would fold back into the channel's motto.
Nathan Swapp
Red October is a great movie but it's not a JEJ movie, he's a minor side character. Conan is the only (and better) choice
Jacob Colson
I thought she already reacted to Scream 3. I remember watching her watch-along for it.
djhyjak
Right it be nice to see an actual movie of his not his minor rolls
Adam Doyle
i must reSUBmit my same choice for Red October.
erin
conan the barbarian is just good old fashion fun. and he's great in it.
David Billings
Thulsa Doom, for the win.
Michael Parker
She's seen it.
Michael Parker
GOTTA BE HUNT FOR RED!!
Brad Bunch
James Earl Jones is great in Hunt for Red October...for the five minutes he's in it.
Michael McSwiney
I voted Hunt for Red October - one of my all time favorites... Conan is a close second on this list...
Alex Ch
So some people are voting for no new reaction? I guess if they understand their choice then fine.
R. Douglas Helvering
The Hunt for Red October is one of my favorites!
Katie Jackson
I definitely think there should be a tribute for James Earl Jones but I hope we still do Scream 3 for Hallow-Beans
Bill Bevins
The Hunt For Red October is a great movie.
Brent Fugett
A GREAT made for TV movie features JEJ in an epic way, surprised it hasn't gotten more traffic, is The Vernon Johns Story, which is about an Alabama pastor in the time leading up to the civil rights movement. Such a great performance!
Brian Peace
Definitely Conan. She loves action and Arnie. Of course, Red October has Ford. I just prefer fantasy and JEJ as the personification of pure evil.
John Sheehan
Dr Strangelove was his first featured film role. The tone of panic building in his voice over the intercom as the plane he's on is hurtling toward nuclear Armageddon sets the mood of the entire third act of the film.
Cosmic Slice
It *needs* to be Coming to America 2... it's his last role and will make you sob.
Stevilicious
Conan the Barbarian is my favorite movie. James Earl Jones is so good at being bad
PlaceForFaith
Only the first two are on her channel.
Chelsea
Yes! Time for some Conan.
Tyler Foster
She has not uploaded the YouTube edit of Scream 3. She did watch Scream 3 a long time ago but it's been waiting on the back burner for a YouTube edit along with Working Girl and Joe vs. The Volcano.
Cass&Jason
Like I said before: Conan has Arnie.
Matthew Periolat
Horse race between Conan and Red October now with the clarity! Hopefully the loser gets a watch in the future!
Brittany Winter
Coming 2 America is funny and a classic
Derrick Gardner
Would love for you to watch “The Stepford Wives” from 1975
Alex Ch
Hey Ashleigh, pretty sure you’ve seen Scream 3. Do you mean the fourth?
Jordan Wyant
The live action lion king left much to be desired so I had to go with Conan on this redo!
Bryan Fritchie
The update makes a lot more sense. 🤣
Lynette Cummins
I hope The Lion King doesn't win. There will be no surprises, that is what makes her reactions so much fun. My vote is for The Hunt for Red October. It has action, explosions, great cast, and will stress Ashleigh out. First time reactions are better.
Tyler Foster
that one would be a tribute to me, because uhhhhh I died. RIP
Tyler Foster
you forgot option 6: Josie and the Pussycats
